<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 9.3 - Cashiers commercial area.</div>
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 9.3.1 General Provisions.</span>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Authority; Title</span>.
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               (i)
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               This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority vested in Jackson County by the
               General Assembly of the State of North Carolina in provisions of the North Carolina
               General Statutes, which include G.S. ch. 160D.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Jurisdiction</span>.
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               (i)
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               The provisions of this section shall apply within the area defined as the Cashiers
               Commercial Area, as defined on the map so labeled. This map shall filed in the office
               of the Jackson County Planning Department.
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               (c)
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               <span class="ital">Official Map, Rules of Construction</span>.
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               (i)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Official Zoning Map</span>. The boundaries of the zoning districts are effective at the same time this section
               is effective by the adoption by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners of a map
               entitled "Cashiers Commercial Area Zoning Map" (hereafter "zoning map"). The zoning
               map, together with all amendments adopted by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners,
               are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. The zoning map
               shall be maintained in the office of the Jackson County Planning Department.
               </p>
            		
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               (ii)
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               <span class="ital">Interpretation of district boundaries</span>.
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               1)
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               The following rules of interpretation shall apply to the zoning map:
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               a)
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               <span class="ital">District Designation</span>. A district name on the zoning map indicates that the regulations pertaining to that
               district extend throughout the whole area bounded by the district boundary lines within
               which the name is shown.
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               b)
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               <span class="ital">District Boundary Determination</span>. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts
               shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall be used to interpret the zoning
               maps:
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               i)
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               Where a district boundary is shown to coincide approximately with a property line,
               the property line shall be considered to be the district boundary, unless otherwise
               noted.
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               ii)
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               Where a district boundary is located within a roadway or public right-of-way or easement,
               it will be considered to be in the center of the roadway or public right-of-way or
               easement.
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               iii)
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               Where a district boundary is shown dividing a lot, each part of the lot shall conform
               with the standards of the district in which that part is located.
               </p>
            		
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               (d)
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               <span class="ital">Conflict or Inconsistency with Covenants, or Deed Restrictions</span>.
               </p>
            		
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               (i)
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               Conflicts with covenants, deed restrictions, etcetera. This section is not intended
               to abrogate any covenant, deed restriction, or other private agreement. Where regulations
               of this section impose higher standards or requirements than covenants, deed restrictions,
               or other private agreement, then the requirements of this section shall govern.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="historynote0">
               (Ord. No. O2019-01(5), 11-2-2021)
               </p>
            <p class="b0">
               <span class="bold">Sec. 9.3.2 Procedures.</span>
               </p>
            <p class="incr0">
               (a)
               </p>
            		
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               In addition to information contained in <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_APXIUNDEOR_ARTIXREDIST_S9.3CACOAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">Section 9.3</a>, refer to the following sections for procedures relative to the Regulated District.
               </p>
            		
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               (i)
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            <p class="content2">
               Design reviewâ€”see Article III, 3.7.4.
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               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Sign permitsâ€”see Article III, <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_APXIUNDEOR_ARTIIIPEPR_S3.4COREPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">Section 3.4</a>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iii)
               </p>
            		
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               Special use permitâ€”see Article III, Section 3.7.15.
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               (iv)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Temporary use permit and proceduresâ€”see Article III, Section 3.7.18.
               </p>
            		
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               (v)
               </p>
            		
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               Text amendmentâ€”see Article III, Section 3.7.19.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (vi)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Map amendmentâ€”see Article III, Section 3.7.12.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (vii)
               </p>
            		
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               Zoning permitsâ€”see Article III, Section 3.7.21.
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               (viii)
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               Varianceâ€”see Article III, Section 3.7.20.
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            <p class="incr1">
               (ix)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Administrative Appeal procedureâ€”see Article III, Section 3.7.2
               </p>
            		
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               (b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               In addition to the requirements of Article III, Section 3.7.15 Special Use Permits,
               the following information shall be included in the application:
               </p>
            		
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               (i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Community meetingâ€”Prior to the submission of a completed final application the applicant
               must hold at least one community meeting. This meeting shall be completed prior to
               the submission of the application.
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               a.
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            <p class="content3">
               Community meeting proceduresâ€”The applicant shall be responsible for provide mailed
               notice to all property owners within 1500 ft. of the project boundary two weeks prior
               to the scheduled community meeting. The notice shall include the time, date, place,
               and brief description of the project. The applicant should also place a notification
               in the local newspaper two weeks prior to the scheduled community meeting. The notice
               shall include the time, date, place, and a brief description of the property.
               </p>
            		
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               b.
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               The applicant shall provide a written report about the meeting that should include
               a list of those who were contacted about the meeting, the manner and date, time and
               location of the meeting, a roster of those in attendance, a summary of the issues
               discussed, and a description of any changes made to the application based on the community
               feedback.
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               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Formal Submittal Requirements
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               a.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Completed Application
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               b.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Community Meeting report
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               c.
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               11Ã—17 schematic site plan drawn to scale along with a full size plan with the following
               information:
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               1.
               </p>
            		
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               Project narrative.
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               2.
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               Property to be developed, including surveyed property lines, topography (Maximum 10
               ft. contour intervals), streams and other waterbodies with buffers, floodplain as
               shown on the official Flood Hazard Boundary maps for Jackson County, delineation of
               watershed boundaries, slopes in excess of 35%, and impervious calculations.
               </p>
            		
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               3.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Existing roads and utilities on and adjacent to the property, with rights of way and
               easements. Typical road cross sections.
               </p>
            		
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               4.
               </p>
            		
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               Limits of disturbed area (grading area).
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               5.
               </p>
            		
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               Proposed buildings with square footage, maximum height, and uses.
               </p>
            		
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               6.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Proposed typical building elevations.
               </p>
            		
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               7.
               </p>
            		
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               Traffic, parking, and circulation plans, showing the proposed locations and arrangements
               of parking spaces and access points to adjacent streets including typical parking
               space dimensions and locations along with typical street cross sections. This shall
               include all existing and proposed points of access to existing streets.
               </p>
            		
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               8.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Identification and calculation of open space.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               9.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Location of pedestrian facilities.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               10.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Schematic landscaping plan with proposed plant list, all proposed setbacks, buffers
               and screening required by Article IX of the Ordinance or proposed by the applicant.
               </p>
            		
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               11.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Phasing Planâ€”timeline and identification of phases
               </p>
            		
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               12.
               </p>
            		
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               Location, type, and size of proposed signs.
               </p>
            		
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               13.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Traffic Impact Analysis, if required by NCDOT or Article IX of the Ordinance.
               </p>
            		
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               14.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Schematic utility plan, including but not limited to water, sewer, and septic systems.
               </p>
            		
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               15.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Schematic stormwater plan
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               16.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Location and description of outdoor lighting.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="historynote0">
               (Amend. of 3-1-2022, Att.)
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 9.3.3 District Regulations.</span>
               </p>
            <p class="incr0">
               (a)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">District Descriptions</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (i)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Criteria for Zoning Districts</span>. For the purposes set forth in Article I: General Provisions, the Cashiers Commercial
               Area is divided into zoning districts taking into account the design, size, and/or
               location of one or more of the following:
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               1)
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               Transportation facilities
               </p>
            		
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               2)
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               Schools, parks, and other public facilities
               </p>
            		
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               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Availability of emergency services
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Water supplies for purposes of fire protection and consumption
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               5)
               </p>
            		
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               Availability of sanitary sewer and/or septic systems
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Access to and location of other utility services
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Potential hazards from fire and flooding
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Access to light and air from buildings
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Topography and other natural features
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               10)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Current uses of land and buildings for residences, businesses, churches, schools,
               and for other uses, and height of buildings, the size and location of yards, and the
               density of development in each of the zoning districts hereinafter mentioned.
               </p>
            		
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               (b)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Enumeration and Description of Zoning Districts</span>. The following general use districts are established in this article and described
               below and in Figures 9.1 and 9.2.
               </p>
            		
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               (i)
               </p>
            		
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               Village Center District (VC) in which a variety of retail, office, and residential
               uses are permitted at a density that will preserve and enhance the central commercial
               area of Cashiers.
               </p>
            		
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               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               General Commercial District (GC) in which a variety of retail, office, and residential
               uses are permitted at a scale and density appropriate for areas located outside the
               village center, which serves automobile traffic.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr0">
               (c)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Designation of Districts on Official Zoning Map</span>. Each district shall be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Cashiers,
               North Carolina, a copy of which is located in the Jackson County Planning Department.
               Said map, and all district designations, boundaries, figures, letters, and symbols
               shown on the map, are hereby declared to be a part of this section.
               </p>
            		
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               (d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Village Center District (VC).</span>
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Purpose.</span> The Village Center District is established to provide an area for development that
               will enhance the traditional commercial core of the village. Ease of access between
               businesses and the sharing of parking are encouraged through the standards established
               for the Village Center District. Development in this district should be sensitive
               to and accommodate pedestrians and also provide for adequate and safe vehicular access.
               Maintaining the traditional scale of development in the village center is an important
               goal of this district.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Permitted and prohibited uses.</span> For a list of permitted and prohibited uses, see Table 9.1.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Unlisted uses.</span> In the case of uses not listed in Table 9.1, the Planning Director will make a determination
               of the group appropriate for such uses. In reaching the determination, the Planning
               Director must determine the most similar use that has comparable impacts.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iv)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Uses by right, subject to special requirements.</span> The uses listed below are permitted provided the specific requirements identified
               for each use are met.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Antenna.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Must comply with all FCC and FAA rules and regulations.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Shall not interfere with usual and customary radio and television reception.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Structures on which amateur radio facilities are mounted shall not exceed 100 feet
               in height.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Antennas for receiving microwave or satellite signals shall not exceed four feet in
               height or diameter and shall be mounted on support structures less than 12 feet in
               height.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Car washes.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Only one entrance/exit permitted.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Entrance(s) and exit(s) to wash bays shall be perpendicular to the street/road.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Vehicular use area shall be screened from roads by an "A" buffer as described in Section
               9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Distributive businesses.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Building and site design shall comply with the Cashiers Commercial Area Design Guidelines
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               No outdoor storage of materials, goods, etc. permitted.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="b3">
               All loading and service facilities shall be located at the rear of the building and
               screened from adjacent properties, roads, and public rights-of-way with a "B" buffer
               as described in Section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            <p class="incr2">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Drive-through facilities.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Shall be located at the side or rear of the principal structure.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Maximum of two lanes providing drive through services permitted.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Motor vehicle repair.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               No storage of abandoned or inoperable motor vehicles shall be permitted. All repair
               and service shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               The use shall be screened from adjacent properties with an "A" buffer as described
               in Section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Manufacturing, assembly, or finishing operations.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Building and site design shall comply with the Cashiers Commercial Area Design Guidelines.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               No outdoor storage of products, materials, etc. shall be permitted.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               All manufacturing, processing, assembly, and other operations shall take place within
               an enclosed building.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               All loading/unloading areas shall be screened from adjacent properties, roads, and
               public rights-of-way with a "B" buffer as described in Section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Outdoor storage.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Storage of items shall be ancillary to the principal use.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Only items sold or serviced by the business may be stored on the site.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Areas containing items stored for more than four consecutive days must be screened
               from adjacent properties, public rights-of-way, and roadways with an "A" buffer as
               described in Section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Outdoor display. Outdoor display is made a use subject to additional requirements,
               with the following requirements established for this use:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Location of the outdoor display. The outdoor display area should be located on the
               same property as the business selling the goods/items being displayed. Additional
               standards addressing location of outdoor display are:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               No outdoor display of goods shall be located in any required setback
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               No outdoor display of goods shall be located in required parking spaces or access
               ways.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Outdoor display of goods may be located in front of the building provided that pedestrian
               entrances and exits are maintained free and clear of any obstructions.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               iv)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Outdoor display of goods shall be located within 10 feet of the structure in the village
               center district and within 20 feet of the structure in the general commercial district,
               unless screened from adjacent properties and public streets/roads.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               v)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               The outdoor display of goods shall not obstruct pedestrian ways, sidewalks, access
               points, traffic circulation, etc. or interfere with access, circulation, or landscaping.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               vi)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               The area occupied by the outdoor display of goods shall not exceed an area equal to
               20 percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure, or portion thereof,
               occupied by the business displaying the goods.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               vii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               The maximum height of displayed items shall be six feet, unless otherwise approved
               by the Director. The maximum height includes both individual items and stacked items.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               viii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Clothing shall be displayed only under the canopy of the principal building (on the
               porch, in an arcade, etc.).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Food trucks or carts. Food trucks/carts may only be allowed within the Village Center
               zoning district during permitted temporary events (temporary events require temporary
               use permit compliant with Section 3.7.18.)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (v)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Special Uses.</span> Any building of 4,000 square feet or more; two or more buildings or units whether
               attached or detached having a total of 4,000 square feet or more located on the same
               parcel or contiguous parcels owned by the same owner. Single-family detached dwellings
               are exempt from the special use requirements.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (vi)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Development Standards.</span>
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Structure size standards. New structures in the Village Center District shall not
               exceed 4,000 square feet unless approved as a special use in accordance with the provisions
               set forth in Section 3.7.15. and Section 9.3.3. Single-family detached dwellings are
               exempt from the special use requirements.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Lot size standards. There is no minimum lot size in the Village Center District.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Lot width standards. There is no minimum lot width in the Village Center District.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Setback standards. The following setbacks shall be required for structures in the
               Village Center District.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Front: ten feet minimum, 20 feet maximum
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Side: None required
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Rear: None required
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Corner lot, street side: ten feet minimum, 20 feet maximum
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               e)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               The landscape and buffering standards in Section 9.3.7 may require additional setbacks;
               if so, the most restrictive requirement shall apply.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Impervious surface standard. The maximum impervious surface coverage in the Village
               Center District shall be 70 percent.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Height standard. The maximum height in the Village Center District shall be 45 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Landscaping/buffering standard. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as
               required by Section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Parking and loading standards. Parking and loading facilities shall be provided as
               required by Section 9.3.6. No parking shall be permitted in any required setback or
               in any required buffer area. Shared parking areas are encouraged in the Village Center
               District.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Access standards. Points of access shall be limited to not more than two per development
               along any street or road. Points of access for a development shall be at least 50
               feet apart and points of access for different developments shall be at least 25 feet
               apart. Shared access points for adjacent developments are encouraged and should be
               used wherever possible.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               10)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Lighting standards. Lighting shall comply with the standards set forth in Section
               9.3.8.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               11)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Requirement to Construct Sidewalk. Sidewalks shall be constructed the full length
               of a parcel, developed for or changed to commercial use, along public thoroughfares.
               Where more than one public thoroughfare is involved, the Zoning Administrator shall
               determine which thoroughfare a sidewalk shall be constructed. Sidewalks shall meet
               minimum design standards set forth in NC DOT Traditional Neighborhood Development
               standards.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               12)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Maximum Floor Area Ratioâ€”The maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_APXIUNDEOR_ARTIGEPR_S1.5REEXOR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">1.5</a>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr0">
               (e)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">General Commercial District (GC)</span>
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Purpose.</span> The General Commercial (GC) District is established to provide for the orderly development
               of properties accessed by the roads serving Cashiers. Development in this district
               caters to the motoring public while acknowledging the need to preserve the small-town
               character of Cashiers. The wide range of development permitted in this district is
               designed to meet the needs of residents of and visitors to Cashiers.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Permitted and prohibited uses.</span> For a list of permitted and prohibited uses see Table 9.1. List of Permitted Uses.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Unlisted uses.</span> In the case of uses not listed in Table 9.1, the Planning Director will make a determination
               of the group appropriate for such uses. In reaching the determination, the Planning
               Director must determine the most similar use that has comparable impacts.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iv)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Uses by right, subject to special requirements.</span> The uses listed below are permitted provided the specific requirements identified
               for each use are met.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Antenna.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Must comply with all FCC and FAA rules and regulations.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Shall not interfere with usual and customary radio and television reception.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Structures on which amateur radio facilities are mounted shall not exceed 100 feet
               in height.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Antennas for receiving microwave or satellite signals shall not exceed four feet in
               height or diameter and shall be mounted on support structures less than 12 feet in
               height.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Drive through facilities.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Shall be located at the side or rear of the principal structure.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Maximum of two lanes providing drive through services permitted.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Outdoor display. Outdoor display is made a use subject to additional requirements,
               with the following requirements established for this use:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Location of the outdoor display. The outdoor display area should be located on the
               same property as the business selling the goods/items being displayed. Additional
               standards addressing location of outdoor display are:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr5">
               i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content6">
               No outdoor display of goods shall be in any required setback.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr5">
               ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content6">
               No outdoor display of goods shall be in required parking spaces or access ways.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr5">
               iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content6">
               Outdoor display of goods may be in front of the building provided that pedestrian
               entrances and exits are maintained free and clear of any obstructions.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr5">
               iv)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content6">
               Outdoor display of goods shall be located within ten feet of the structure in the
               Village Center District and within 20 feet of the structure in the General Commercial
               district, unless screened from adjacent properties and public streets/roads.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               The outdoor display of goods shall not obstruct pedestrian ways, sidewalks, access
               points, traffic circulation, etc. or interfere with access, circulation, or landscaping.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               The area occupied by the outdoor display of goods shall not exceed an area equal to
               20 percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure, or portion thereof,
               occupied by the business displaying the goods.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               The maximum height of displayed items shall be six feet, unless otherwise approved
               by the Planning Director. The maximum height includes both individual items and stacked
               items.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Clothing shall be displayed only under the canopy of the principal structure (on the
               porch, in an arcade, etc.).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Outdoor storage.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Storage of items shall be ancillary to the principal use.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Only items sold or serviced by the business may be stored on the site.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Areas containing items stored for more than four consecutive days must be screened
               from adjacent properties, public rights-of-way, and roadways with an "A" buffer as
               described in Section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Self-service storage facilities.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Shall be screened from adjacent properties, public rights-of-way, and roadways with
               a "B" buffer as described in Section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Unenclosed storage of vehicles, campers, etc. shall be located at the rear of the
               property.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               All vehicles stored on the property shall be licensed and operable.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Telecommunication tower
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Towers shall not exceed 100 feet in height.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Tower shall be a monopole.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Tower and equipment shall be screened from adjacent properties, roads, and rights-of-way
               with a "B" buffer as described in Section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Tower shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from any residential property.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Towers shall comply with the standards in Article VI: Development Standards.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Food trucks or carts.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Food trucks/carts shall only be permitted to operate from dawn to dusk. Food trucks/carts
               shall not operate after dark and shall not be on the permitted property when not in
               operation.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Food trucks/carts shall not have permanent accessory structures associated with their
               food vending business (bathrooms, picnic tables, storage, etc.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Food trucks/carts shall not have signage displayed that is not permanently attached
               to the vehicle (truck/cart). Temporary signage attached to the food truck/cart will
               not be permitted.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Food trucks/carts may have accessory lighting that is specific to the safe travel
               of their patrons (vehicles pathways). All accessory lighting will be operated by the
               food truck/cart and not a permanent service.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Food trucks/carts must have a minimum property area (lot size) of 0.40 acres to operate
               their business and a minimum of four parking stalls (for the first food truck/cart).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Each additional food truck/cart on the same property will be required to have an additional
               area of 0.25 acres and two additional parking stalls. There shall not be more than
               four food trucks/carts permitted on one lot at any time.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (v)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Food trucks/carts must be entirely self-contained.</span> Temporary or permanent electrical services will not be permitted unless required
               by the North Carolina State Building Code. Special uses.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Special Uses. Any building of 6,000 square feet or more; two or more buildings or
               units whether attached or detached having a total of 6,000 square feet or more located
               on the same parcel or contiguous parcels owned by the same owner. Single-family detached
               dwellings are exempt from the special use permit requirement.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Animal boarding kennels meeting the following conditions:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               The lot on which the boarding kennel is located shall be a minimum of one acre.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Any building or pen housing animals shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from any
               residentially developed or zoned property.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               All activities, with the exception of animal exercise areas, shall be conducted within
               an enclosed sound proof building.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               iv)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Areas used for exercising of animals shall be securely fenced to prevent the animals
               from straying.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               v)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               All animal food and refuse shall be kept in airtight containers. Refuse shall be disposed
               of on a regular basis.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               vi)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Animal waste shall not be stored within 150 feet of any property line or water course
               unless the storage is located indoors.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               vii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               The total number of kennels shall not exceed 30.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               viii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               The kennels shall not permit sound to constitute a nuisance to neighboring properties.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               ix)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               No odors greater than ambient odors shall be detectable at the lot boundaries of the
               lot containing the kennels.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               x)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Animals shall be kept indoors between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               xi)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               An attendant must be with the animal(s) at all times when the animal(s) are outside.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               xii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Animals boarded shall be limited to dogs and cats.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (vi)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Development standards.</span>
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Structure size standards. New structures in the General Commercial District shall
               not exceed a footprint of 6,000 square feet unless approved as a special use in accordance
               with the provisions set forth in Section 3.7.15 and Section 9.3.3. Single-family detached
               dwellings are exempt from the special use permit requirement.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Lot size standards. There is no minimum lot size in the General Commercial District.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Lot width standards. The minimum lot width in the General Commercial District shall
               be 50 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Setback standards. The following setbacks shall be required for structures in the
               General Commercial District.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Front: 15 feet minimum, 25 feet maximum
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Side: None required
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Rear: None required
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               iv)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Corner lot, street side: 15 feet minimum, 25 feet maximum
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               v)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               The landscape and buffering standards (Section 9.3.7) may require additional setbacks;
               if so, more restrictive requirements shall apply.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Impervious surface standard. The maximum impervious surface coverage in the General
               Commercial District shall be 70 percent.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               e)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Height standard. The maximum height in the General Commercial District shall be 45
               feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               f)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Landscaping/buffering standard. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as
               required by section 9.3.7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               g)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Parking and loading standards. Parking and loading facilities shall be provided as
               required by section 9.3.6. No parking shall be permitted in any required buffer area.
               Shared parking areas are encouraged in the General Commercial District.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               h)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Access standards. Points of access shall be limited to not more than two per development
               along any street or road. Points of access for a development shall be at least 100
               feet apart and points of access for different developments shall be at least 25 feet
               apart. Shared access points for adjacent developments are encouraged and should be
               used wherever possible.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Lighting standards. Lighting shall comply with the standards set forth in Section
               9.3.8.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               j)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Requirement to Construct Sidewalk. Sidewalks shall be constructed the full length
               of a parcel, developed for or changed to commercial use, along public thoroughfares.
               Where more than one public thoroughfare is involved, the Zoning Administrator shall
               determine which thoroughfare a sidewalk shall be constructed. Sidewalks shall meet
               minimum design standards set forth in NC DOT Traditional Neighborhood Development
               standards.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               k)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Maximum Floor Area Ratioâ€”The maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_APXIUNDEOR_ARTIGEPR_S1.5REEXOR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">1.5</a>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="b0">
               <span class="bold">Figure 9.1</span>
               
               <div>
                  <div class="" style="width:100%">
                     <table class="thead1 table  left" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" rules="all" style="text-align:center; font-size:12px;">
                        <colgroup class="std">
                           <col width="25%">
                           <col width="25%">
                           <col width="25%">
                           <col width="25%">
                        </colgroup>
                        <tbody>
                           <tr>
                              <td style="vertical-align:middle; " class=" top ">
                                 Districts
                                 </td>
                              <td style="vertical-align:middle; " class=" top ">
                                 Front Setback
                                 </td>
                              <td style="vertical-align:middle; " class=" top ">
                                 Maximum Structure Height
                                 </td>
                              <td style="vertical-align:middle; " class=" top ">
                                 Structure Size
                                 </td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td style="vertical-align:middle; " class=" top ">
                                 Village Center District (VC)
                                 </td>
                              <td style="vertical-align:middle; " class=" top ">
                                 10 'MIN/20' MAX
                                 </td>
                              <td style="vertical-align:middle; " class=" top ">
                                 45'
                          