Article 7: Design Standards
Sec. 7.1. Housing Types
7.1.1. General
A. Applicability in Design and Planned Districts
1. Housing types do not apply to the Design Districts, where all uses, including residential, shall comply with Article 16, Design Districts.
2. Housing types can be used in Planned districts if the residential use is allowed according to paragraph 5.1.2, Use Table. The standards for the housing types shall conform to the standards within the Planned District.
B. Condominium Development
Condominiums
A form of property ownership whereby the owner gains ownership of an interior space within a building. The building structure, the land under the building, and all of the surrounding land is commonly owned by all the inhabitants on a proportional basis. shall be recorded in compliance with the North Carolina Condominium A form of property ownership whereby the owner gains ownership of an interior space within a building. The building structure, the land under the building, and all of the surrounding land is commonly owned by all the inhabitants on a proportional basis. Act (NCGS §47C).
C. Structures Built Before 1950
1. A lot containing a structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. built before 1950 may be subdivided using the small lot option, regardless of whether the existing structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. meets the small lot dimensional standards.
2. Any single‐family or duplex structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. built before 1950 may be moved to any legal lot of record Also called “lot” or “parcel”, a parcel of land described by metes and bounds, or otherwise delineated by property boundary dimensions, on a plat recorded in the office of the appropriate Register of Deeds. and used as a primary dwelling or accessory dwelling, regardless of dimensional requirements, through the issuance of a Minor Special Use The purpose for which a building, structure, or area of land may be arranged or occupied or the activity conducted or proposed in a building, structure, or on an area of land. Permit.
3. A residential structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. built before 1950 may be moved on its existing lot to be used as a primary dwelling or accessory dwelling and be exempted from meeting dimensional standards through the issuance of a Minor Special Use The purpose for which a building, structure, or area of land may be arranged or occupied or the activity conducted or proposed in a building, structure, or on an area of land. Permit.
7.1.2. Single-Family Detached House
A. Description
A single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached house is located on an individual lot with yards A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line. on all four sides of the house. Vehicular access can take place from the front, side, or rear of the lot.
B. Development Standards
A single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached house shall be permitted in accordance with the table below. A single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached house shall also be permitted in the RR District in accordance with the standards of paragraph 6.2.1A, Dimensional Standards.
C. Small Lot Option
Additional standards, or modifications to the standards, below, may be required pursuant to a Neighborhood Protection Overlay, local historic district, or through application of infill regulations (Sec. 6.8, Infill Development in Residential Districts).
1. Applicability
a. The small lot option can be applied in the following zoning districts:
(1) In any tier: RC, RS-M, RU-M, RU-5, and RU-5(2) zoning districts.
(2) In the Urban Tier: all zoning districts where single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached houses are permitted.
b. The small lot option can be applied to any Lot of Record Also called “lot” or “parcel”, a parcel of land described by metes and bounds, or otherwise delineated by property boundary dimensions, on a plat recorded in the office of the appropriate Register of Deeds. in an applicable zoning district, regardless of lot dimensions.
2. Dimensional Standards
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Minimum Lot Area |
2,000 square feet |
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25 feet |
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10 feet |
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Minimum Individual Side Yard |
5 feet |
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15 feet |
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Maximum Height |
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3. Maximum Size of Primary Structure
a. The maximum above grade A land disturbing activity that modifies the contours of the land. heated square footage of the primary dwelling(s), shall be 1,200 square feet, with a maximum building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. footprint of 800 square feet.
b. A structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. on a Reduced Pole Flag Lot or Small Lot has a maximum height of 2 stories The horizontal division of a building made up of the space between two successive floors, or a floor and the roof. A level that is principally above ground, and not below grade, nor below street level, or within roofline, tower, or a roof deck. or 32 feet. Exemptions in paragraph 6.12.1B shall apply.
4. Additional Requirements
a. Trees
In addition to the required street tree, and in lieu of infill landscaping requirements in Sec. 6.8, if applicable, at least one canopy A roof-like cover extending over an outdoor area for the purpose of sheltering individuals or equipment from the weather. and one understory tree shall be planted or preserved on the lot.
(1) For tree preservation, the tree protection zone The permeable land area around the base of a tree in which disturbances are prohibited in order to protect the roots of a tree and aid the trees survival. Tree protection zones are measured as the greater of:
A. Six-foot radius around the tree; or
B. One-foot radius for every inch of dbh. shall be maintained per paragraph 8.3.2, Protection of Existing Vegetation. Protection of invasive or other species precluded for planting pursuant to the Durham Landscape Manual shall not qualify.
(2) For tree planting, the Durham Landscape Manual shall be used to determine appropriate species and planting area.
b. Alley Access
Where a lot abuts an improved and maintained alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street., all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street..
c. Sustainable Requirement
Small Lots and Reduced Pole Flag Lots must include one approved sustainable feature including ribbon driveway Also called “strip driveway,” a driveway that consists of two parallel strips of concrete, pavers, or similar all-weather material with groundcover or similar pervious material in between., grid‐connected solar photovoltaic array1, solar hot water heating for domestic hot water2, spray foam insulation, Green Building Certification One of the following certifications: any level of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification; Energy Star certification; SystemVision standard; Living Building Challenge standard; Home Energy Rating System HERS Index Score of 50 or lower; Passive House certification; or National Green Building Standard certified., use of WaterSense products3, no on‐site parking, downspouts not piped to the right‐of‐way, or projects utilizing any part of the Affordable Housing Bonus as outlined in Section 6.6.
(1) An on‐site system that is estimated by the installer to produce A person or entity that makes a food or beverage, raises or produces farm products, or creates value-added farm products from farm products raised or produced on land that the person or entity farms. at least 25% of the home’s energy needs.
(2) Energy Star certified water heating system designated as Solar with Electric Backup or Solar with Gas Backup.
(3) To satisfy this requirement all toilets, bathroom faucets, and showerheads must meet the EPA criteria for WaterSense.
5. Designation on Plat
Utilization of the small lot option shall be recorded on a plat A map, chart or plan of a tract or parcel of land which is to be or which has been, subdivided. at the time of approval, specifying the housing type and associated limitations.
6. Existing Single-Family Detached and Duplex Residential Structures on Small Lots
An existing single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached or duplex structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. on a lot of record Also called “lot” or “parcel”, a parcel of land described by metes and bounds, or otherwise delineated by property boundary dimensions, on a plat recorded in the office of the appropriate Register of Deeds. prior to the effective date of these standards can be improved pursuant to the applicable general standards for the single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached or duplex housing type. Such improvements may still be considered improvements or additions to a nonconforming structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. pursuant to Sec. 14.4, Nonconforming Improvements and Structures.
7.1.3. Zero Lot Line House
A. Description
A zero lot line A detached dwelling unit positioned on one property line without any setback. house is a single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached house positioned on one lot line without any setback The minimum distance between a property line (or a different encumbrance, improvement, or feature as required within a specific regulation) and a building or structure. from that lot line, with yards A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line. on the other three sides of the building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. including a wider side yard A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line. on one side.
B. Development Standards
A zero lot line A detached dwelling unit positioned on one property line without any setback. house shall be permitted in accordance with the table below. A zero lot line A detached dwelling unit positioned on one property line without any setback. house shall also be permitted in the RR District in a conservation subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. in accordance with the standards of paragraph 6.2.1A, Dimensional Standards.
C. Access
Where an improved and maintained alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street. is provided, all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street..
D. Designation on Plat
The subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. shall be designated as a zero lot line A detached dwelling unit positioned on one property line without any setback. subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. on the plat A map, chart or plan of a tract or parcel of land which is to be or which has been, subdivided. at the time of approval.
E. Easement
Easement A grant by a property owner for use by the public, a corporation or persons of an area of land for specific purposes. agreements shall be recorded to allow maintenance and access for that side of the dwelling adjacent Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. to the property line.
F. Privacy
On the property line that the structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. is built to, a privacy fence or wall at least six feet high is required between lots, to the rear of the structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways..
G. Small Lot Option
Paragraph 7.1.2C, Small Lot Option, can apply and the provisions within that paragraph shall apply. The following shall also apply:
1. If a lot in a new zero lot line A detached dwelling unit positioned on one property line without any setback. subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. is adjacent Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. to the side of an existing, developed 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. residential lot that is not zero lot line A detached dwelling unit positioned on one property line without any setback., then:
a. The new lot shall not be zero lot line A detached dwelling unit positioned on one property line without any setback.; or
b. The required side yard A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line. shall be adjacent Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. to the existing lot.
2. The minimum side yard A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line. shall be nine feet.
7.1.4. Traditional House
A. Description
A traditional house is a single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. detached house that is set closer to the street than a conventional single family One or more individuals residing in a dwelling unit, living as a single housekeeping unit, and complying with the following rules: A. Any number of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption may occupy a dwelling unit; B. Where some or all of the occupants are unrelated by blood, marriage, or adoption, the total number of occupants that are unrelated, shall not exceed six. In applying this provision, children who are under the age of 23 and who are children of the owner or a person renting an entire dwelling unit from the owner shall be counted as a single occupant. In addition, in all cases, the limitation set out in subsection C. below shall apply. C. Where a reasonable accommodation has been approved. D. The presence of household employees or children in foster care shall not disqualify any premises otherwise satisfying the above rules. detached house and shall only have vehicular access from the rear. It has yards A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line. on each side of the building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable..
B. Development Standards
A traditional house shall be permitted in accordance with the table below. A traditional house shall also be permitted in the RR District in a conservation subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. in accordance with the standards of paragraph 6.2.1A, Dimensional Standards.
C. Access
Where an improved and maintained alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street. is provided, all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street..
D. Small Lot Option
Paragraph 7.1.2C, Small Lot Option, can apply and the provisions within that paragraph shall apply.
7.1.5. Attached House
A. Description
An attached house is a single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. house with a shared common wall along one of the lot lines that separates the two lots.
B. Development Standards
An attached house shall be permitted in accordance with the table below. An attached house shall also be permitted in the RR District in a conservation subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. in accordance with the standards of 6.2.1A, Dimensional Standards.
C. Access
Where an improved and maintained alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street. is provided, all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street..
D. Designation on Plat
The housing type shall be identified on the plat A map, chart or plan of a tract or parcel of land which is to be or which has been, subdivided. at the time of approval.
E. Driveways
Driveways A private roadway located on a parcel or lot used for vehicle access. may be shared with a recorded shared access agreement between two pairs of lots using this housing type.
F. Small Lot Option
Small Lot Option can apply and the provisions within paragraph 7.1.2C shall apply to the attached house lot pair.
Example: A 2,000 square foot lot that meets the Small Lot requirements can become two lots with an Attached Home.
7.1.6. Duplex
A. Description
An attached duplex is a two-family A residential use consisting of two individual dwelling units on a single lot of record. This definition does not include a single-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit. dwelling in a single structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. on a single lot. Individual units can be located on separate floors or on the same level. A detached duplex allows for two dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. on one lot, but the dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. are not required to be attached.
B. Development Standards
A duplex shall be permitted in accordance with the table below. A duplex shall also be permitted in the RR District in a conservation subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. in accordance with the standards of paragraph 6.2.1A, Dimensional Standards.
C. Access
Where an improved and maintained alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street. is provided, all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street..
D. Small Lot Option
Paragraph 7.1.2C, Small Lot Option, can apply and the provisions within that paragraph shall apply.
E. Driveways
A maximum of two driveways A private roadway located on a parcel or lot used for vehicle access. shall be allowed and shall be perpendicular to the right-of-way A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to be occupied by a street, trail, rail corridor, or public utility..
7.1.7. Townhouse
A. Description
A townhouse A building made up of three or more attached dwelling units (except when otherwise allowed) where each unit is on an individual lot and the units are lined up in a row and share side walls. is a building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. made up of three or more attached dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. (except where otherwise allowed), where each unit is on an individual lot and the units are lined up in a row and share side walls.
B. Development Standards
1. A townhouse A building made up of three or more attached dwelling units (except when otherwise allowed) where each unit is on an individual lot and the units are lined up in a row and share side walls. shall be permitted in accordance with the table below.
2. Building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. configurations shall consist of at least three units except as follows:
a. In the Urban Tier, a maximum of 50% of the buildings can consist of two units.
b. In the Suburban Tier, a maximum of 25% of the buildings can consist of two units.
C. Access
Where an improved and maintained alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street. is provided, all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street..
Commentary: It is recommended that preliminary site design also considers emergency access and rescue requirements of the Building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. Code for townhouses A building made up of three or more attached dwelling units (except when otherwise allowed) where each unit is on an individual lot and the units are lined up in a row and share side walls..
D. Location of Common Recreation Facilities
Common recreation areas, such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, and/or tennis, volleyball, or basketball courts, shall be oriented The directional placement of a structure or element in relation to its surroundings, the street and other structures. internally or along major roadways, and away from residential development 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. on neighboring properties. All such facilities shall be visible from and have substantial access to a street.
7.1.8. Detached Rowhouse
A. Description
A detached rowhouse is one unit within a set of three or more detached dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation., where each unit is on an individual lot and the units are lined up in a row, but the units do not share side walls.
B. Development Standards
1. A detached rowhouse shall be permitted in accordance with the table below.
C. Access
Where an improved and maintained alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street. is provided, all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street..
Commentary: It is recommended that preliminary site design also considers emergency access and rescue requirements of the Building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. Code for townhouses A building made up of three or more attached dwelling units (except when otherwise allowed) where each unit is on an individual lot and the units are lined up in a row and share side walls..
D. Location of Common Recreation Facilities
Common recreation areas, such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, and/or tennis, volleyball, or basketball courts, shall be oriented The directional placement of a structure or element in relation to its surroundings, the street and other structures. internally or along major roadways, and away from residential development 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. on neighboring properties. All such facilities shall be visible from and have substantial access to a street.
7.1.9. Multiplex
A. Description
A multiplex is a multifamily A residential use consisting of at least three dwelling units. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: townhouse; detached rowhouse; multiplex; or apartment. housing type with three or four individual units on a single lot. Individual units can be attached or detached, and can be located on separate floors or side-by-side. Parking is often shared in a single consolidated area, even when garages and carports are used.
B. Development Standards
A multiplex shall be permitted in accordance with the table below.
C. Access
Where an improved and maintained alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street. is provided, all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street..
D. Location of Common Recreation Facilities
Common recreation areas, such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, and/or tennis, volleyball, or basketball courts, shall be oriented The directional placement of a structure or element in relation to its surroundings, the street and other structures. internally or along major roadways, and away from residential development 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. on neighboring properties. All such facilities shall be visible from and have substantial access to a street.
7.1.10. Apartment
A. Description
An apartment is a multifamily A residential use consisting of at least three dwelling units. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: townhouse; detached rowhouse; multiplex; or apartment. housing type on a single tract Contiguous land under one ownership or under multiple ownership either developed as a single unit or recorded as a single unit. or parcel See “Lot of record.” of land containing five or more units. Apartments can vary in height; the individual units can be attached or detached and located on separate floors or side-by-side and can be attached or detached.
B. Development Standards
Apartments shall be permitted in accordance with the table below.
C. Location of Common Recreation Facilities
Common recreation areas, such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, and/or tennis, volleyball, or basketball courts, shall be oriented The directional placement of a structure or element in relation to its surroundings, the street and other structures. internally or along major roadways, and away from residential development 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. on neighboring properties. All such facilities shall be visible from and have substantial access to a street.
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LAST AMENDED: Durham County: September 1, 2024 | City of Durham: September 1, 2024 |