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9 <br /> Table 1 <br /> Comparison of Permissible Uses in Carrboro's R-20 and R-15 Zoning Districts <br /> Permissible Uses R-20 R-15 <br /> Single family uses x x <br /> Multi—family uses x x <br /> Group homes such as fraternities,sororities, homes for the <br /> handicapped,and boarding houses x x <br /> Homes emphasizing services, treatment or supervision such as <br /> nursing care homes,halfway houses, and child care homes x x <br /> Elementary and secondary schools x x <br /> Churches, synagogues and temples x x <br /> Libraries, museums, art galleries under 3,500 sf in size <br /> Community center x x <br /> Outdoor recreational facilities——public and private x x <br /> Emergency services facilities x x <br /> Agricultural operations——excluding livestock x x <br /> Silvicultural operations x x <br /> Reclamation landfills x x <br /> Neighborhood utility facilities x x <br /> Towers and antennas x x <br /> Nursery schools and day care centers x x <br /> Commercial greenhouse operations without on—premises sales x <br /> Source: Carrboro Land Use Ordinance Section 15-146 <br /> Table 2 <br /> Comparison of Density and Dimensional Requirements <br /> Between Carrboro R-20 and R-15 Zoning Districts <br /> Requirements R-20 R 715 <br /> Minimum Land Area per Residential Unit 20,000 sf 15,000 sf <br /> Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Acre 2.1/acre 2.9/acre <br /> Minimum Setbacks: <br /> from street right—of—way 40 feet 35 feet <br /> from rear lot boundary 20 feet 20 feet <br /> Minimum Lot Width 100 feet 85 feet <br /> Maximum Building Height 35 feet 35 feet <br /> Source: Carrboro Land Use Ordinance <br />