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Article 3: Base Zoning Districts 155 <br /> Section 3.8: Conditional Districts <br /> Tract size, min. (acres) none <br /> Tract Front Setback No requirement 111 <br /> from ROW, min. (feet) <br /> Tract Side Setback, No requirement i11 <br /> in. feet <br /> Th ur ose of the Non-Residential Conditional District (R-CD) is to <br /> r ide for unified non-residential developments, which may include <br /> re s dential components, that accomplish the purposes of applicable <br /> re ulations to an equivalent or higher degree than where such <br /> re ulations are intended to control development on individual lots and Tract Rear Setback, <br /> to romote economical and efficient land use improved level of No requirement[11 <br /> am pities appropriate and harmonious variety, creative design, and a min. feet <br /> bet er environment. The NR-CD District is intended to be used for <br /> u ose of bindinq development to a detailed site plan with a list of <br /> six cific conditions that ensure compatibilitV and harmony with <br /> surroundinq areas. <br /> Height, max. (feet) No requirement f11 <br /> The district shall be located in such a manner as to be compatible with Tract Floor Area Ratio, <br /> the character of existing development of surroundinq properties,thus max No requirement 111 <br /> ensuring the continued conservation of building values and <br /> en(:oura_qin_q the most appropriate use of land in the county. Required Open Space <br /> Th refore when evaluating an application for this district emphasis Ratio, min. No requirement[11 <br /> shE II be given to the location of the proposed development,the <br /> rek tionship of the site and site development plan to adooining property, <br /> an the development itself. Required Livability No requirement[11 <br /> Space Ratio, min. <br /> DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS NOTES: <br /> [11 The NR-CD district is intended to allow for flexibility in dimensional Required Recreation No requirement[11 <br /> sta idards. The overall development will be evaluated to ensure Space Ratio, min. <br /> compatibility with surrounding properties and with the policies and <br /> ob' ctives of this Ordinance. Specific site development standards can Required Pedestrian/ No requirement f11 <br /> be roved with the rezonin Landscape Ratio, min. <br /> 1. 03pecific <br /> ses shall be restricted to those listed as permitted for the NR-CD District in Section 5.2. <br /> 2. es shall be limited to those approved bV the Board of County Commissioners duFiRq a Fezon nq hearinclin the <br /> conditions of approval. Additionally, non-residential uses are restricted based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in <br /> which the property is located. Refer to Section 4.2.3 for land use restrictions. <br /> 3. he residential density permitted on a iven parcel is based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the property <br /> is located. Refer to Section 4.2.4 for a breakdown of the allowable density(i.e.,the number of individual dwellings that can be <br /> developed on a parcel of property). <br /> 4. Allowable impervious surface area is based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the Property is located. <br /> Refer to Section 4.2.6 for a breakdown of the allowable impervious surface area. <br /> 5. For lots outside of a Watershed Protection Overlay District see Section 4.2 the minimum usable lot area for lots that utilize <br /> ground absorption wastewater systems shall be 30,000 square feet for parcels between 40,000 square feet and 1.99 acres in <br /> size: zoning lots two acres and greater in size shall have a minimum usable lot area of at least 40,000 square feet. <br /> 6. eve lo ment within the conditional district shall be sub'ect to all applicable use standards detailed in Articles 5 and 6 of this <br /> Ordinance or provide creative alternatives that meet the intent and spirit of the regulations. eF prevodG tvVe alternatives. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 3-76 <br />