Sec. 4.3. Nonresidential District Intent Statements

DevelopmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. guidelines for all nonresidential districts may be founds in Sec. 6.10, Nonresidential District Development Intensity.

4.3.1. Commercial Infill (CI)

The Commercial Infill (CI) District is established to provide for small commercial and mixed useClosed A development that includes both residential and nonresidential uses as principal uses on the same development site. See paragraph 4.4.5 , Mixed Use, and paragraph 6.11.7, Mixed Use (MU). nodes within the Compact Neighborhood and Urban Tiers. These nodes are intended to provide for pedestrian-oriented developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. that supports the surrounding residential neighborhoods, and have limited vehicular accommodation. The CI District is only appropriate in locations that have direct access to residential neighborhoods. Businesses within the District should be sited to maximize visibility, convenience, and accessibility for pedestrians.

4.3.2. Commercial Neighborhood (CN)

The CN District is established to provide for modest-scale commercial centers (as defined in Article 6) in close proximity to residential areas that offer limited commercial uses to satisfy the needs of the surrounding neighborhood. Compatibility is facilitated through design standards and buffering that provide for walkable, pedestrian-oriented developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. that complements nearby residential neighborhoods. The district is not intended for use by major or large-scale commercial sales, service or automotive-oriented activities. The CN District is only appropriate in locations that have direct access to residential neighborhoods.

4.3.3. Office and Institutional (OI)

The OI District is established for employment and community service activities. Some support facilities and residential uses are also allowed when compatible with surrounding uses. The OI district is designed for use on sites that have convenient access to arterials, since developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. of moderate to high intensity is allowed.

4.3.4. Commercial General (CG)

The CG District is established to provide for a wide variety of commercial activities of varying scales that are designed to be served by major thoroughfares, and other similar high-volume rights-of-way. It is the intent of this district to provide sufficient size and depth of property to meet business needs, yet maintain safe traffic flows. Businesses in this district should be sited convenient to automotive traffic. DevelopmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. in the CG District should provide safe pedestrian access to adjacentClosed Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. residential areas.

4.3.5. Science Research Park (SRP) – Science Research Park – Center (SRP-C) (County Only)

The SRP District is established to provide an area for business and scientific research and developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land., for training, and for production of prototype products, plans or designs in a low-density, open, campus-like setting. The purpose of such production is limited to research, developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. or evaluation of the merits of those products, plans or designs. The district is intended to accommodate research facilities, pilot plantsClosed A building or operation in which processes planned for use in production elsewhere can be developed and/or tested, but not including the production of any goods on the premises primarily for sale or for use in production operations., prototype production facilities and other manufacturing operations that require the continual or recurrent application of research knowledge and activity as an integral part of the manufacturing process. OfficesClosed A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products. and support services are allowed.

(County Only) The SRP-C District is established to allow for the continued growth and developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. of science research parks which serve as economic drivers for Durham County and the larger region. DevelopmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. in the SRP-C District shall be designed for a mix of integrated, compatible uses built at moderate-to-high intensities. The concentration of activities in the district shall be supported by access to open spaceClosed Areas of a development that allow for light, air, wildlife habitat, and for scenic and recreational use. Also included are areas designed to enhance the privacy or general appearance of a development. Private open space is open space that is owned by a corporation, individual, or house owners association. Public open space is open space owned by a governmental jurisdiction. and amenities that encourage biking, transit use, and pedestrian activity. To create architectural variety and visual interest, the intent of the district regulations is to allow for design flexibility.

The SRP-C District is designed for use on sites within science research parks that have access to major thoroughfares, and other similar high-volume rights-of-way, and are shown as commercial nodes in the Comprehensive PlanClosed The overall development plan for the community which has been officially adopted to provide long-range development policies including all specified individual elements thereof among which are the plans for land intensities; land subdivision; circulation; and community facilities, utilities and services..

4.3.6. Industrial Light (IL)

The IL District is established to provide for a wide range of light manufacturing, warehousing, and wholesaling activities as well as officesClosed A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products. and some support services, all subject to minimum design standards intended to ensure such developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. is compatible with high visibility areas. Standards of this district are designed to minimize impacts on the environment and to assure compatibility with the surrounding area. It is the intent of this district to offer sites for those industries whose operations, exposure, location or traffic have minimal impact on adjacentClosed Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. properties.

4.3.7. Industrial (I)

The I District is established in order to provide sites for activities which involve major transportation terminals, and manufacturing facilities that have a greater impact on the surrounding area than industries found in the IL District. It is the intent of this district to provide an environment for industries that is unencumbered by nearby residential developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land..