<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 9.4 - Cullowhee Community Planning District.</div>
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 9.4.1 General Provisions.</span>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Authority.</span>
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               (i)
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               This section 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. This section is entitled Cullowhee
               Community Planning Area Development Standards.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Purpose.</span>
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               (i)
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               These regulations have been adopted in accordance with G.S. ch. 160D in order to promote
               the health, safety, and general welfare of the community; to provide for sound and
               orderly development; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water
               and sewer utilities, schools, and parks; to promote the economic prosperity of the
               community; to preserve the community's unique scenic quality; to conserve the natural
               resources and environmental quality of the community; and to protect and conserve
               the heritage of the community.
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               (c)
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               <span class="ital">Jurisdiction.</span>
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               (i)
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               General. The provisions of this section shall apply within the area defined as the
               Cullowhee Planning Area, as defined on the map so labeled. This map shall be filed
               in the office of the Jackson County Planning Department.
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               (d)
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               <span class="ital">Official Map; Rules of Construction</span>.
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               (i)
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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 "Cullowhee Planning Area Zoning Map" (hereafter "zoning map"). The zoning
               map, together with all amendments adopted by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners,
               is 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.
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               (Ord. No. O2019-01(5), 11-2-2021)
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 9.4.2 Procedures and Administration.</span>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Procedures</span>. In addition to information contained in <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_APXIUNDEOR_ARTIXREDIST_S9.4CUCOPLDI" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">Section 9.4</a>, refer to the following Sections for procedures relative to the Regulated District.
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               (i)
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               Design review - see Article III, Section 3.7.4.
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               (ii)
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               Sign permits - 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>.
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               (iii)
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               Special use permit - see Article III, Section 3.7.15.
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               (iv)
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               Temporary use permit and procedures, see Article III, Section 3.7.18.
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               (v)
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               Text amendment - see Article III, Section 3.7.19.
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               (vi)
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               Map amendment- see Article III, Section 3.7.12.
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               (vii)
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               Zoning permits - see Article III, Section 3.7.21.
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               (viii)
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               Variance- see Article III, Section 3.7.20.
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               (ix)
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               Administrative Appeal Decision - see Article III, Section 3.7.2 (c).
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Administration</span>.
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               (i)
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               For the purposes of the regulated districts contained in this section, the Planning
               Director or the Permitting and Code Enforcement Director shall, as defined in Article
               2.1, be responsible for administering the UDO within the regulated districts.
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 9.4.3 General and Special Use Districts.</span>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Permitted and Prohibited Uses</span>.
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               (i)
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               Permitted and prohibited uses are denoted in the Table 9.9: List of Permitted Uses.
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               (ii)
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               For uses subject to additional standards, refer to Table 9.9: List of Permitted Uses.
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               [(a.1)]
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               <span class="ital">Unlisted uses</span>.
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               (i)
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               In the case of uses not listed in Table 9.9: List of Permitted Uses, 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.
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               [(a.2)]
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               <span class="ital">Enumeration and Description</span>.
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               (i)
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               <span class="ital">Criteria for zoning districts</span>. The Cullowhee Planning 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.
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               2)
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               Schools, parks, and other public facilities.
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               3)
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               Availability of sanitary sewer and/or septic systems.
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               4)
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               Access to and location of other utility services.
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               5)
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               Potential hazards from fire and flooding.
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               6)
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               Access to light and air from buildings.
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               7)
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               Topography and other natural features.
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               8)
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               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.
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               (ii)
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               <span class="ital">Enumeration and description of zoning districts</span>. The following general use districts are established in this article:
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               1)
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               Commercial
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               2)
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               Institutional
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               3)
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               Multi-Family Residential High Density
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               4)
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               Multi-Family Residential Medium Density
               </p>
            		
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               5)
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               Multi-family Residential Low Density
               </p>
            		
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               6)
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               Single Family Residential
               </p>
            		
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               7)
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               Single Family Residential â€” Manufactured Home
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               8)
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               Parks/Open Space
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               (iii)
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               <span class="ital">Watershed area</span>. Certain properties within the Cullowhee Planning Area are located within a designated
               Watershed Protected Area or Watershed Critical Area, as noted on the District Map.
               These areas are subject to additional development standards as set forth in Section
               5.3 Watershed Protection.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Commercial District (C)</span>.
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               (i)
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               <span class="ital">Purpose</span>. The purpose of the Commercial District is to provide opportunities for commercial
               development with standards to assure that the development is sustainable and maintains
               the character of the community.
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               (ii)
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               <span class="ital">Special uses</span>. See Table 9.9: List of Permitted Uses. Also, any development or redevelopment that
               exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area.
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               (iii)
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               <span class="ital">Development Standards</span>.
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               1)
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               <span class="ital">Lot size standards</span>. New lots in the Commercial District shall not be less than 0.25 acres (10,890 square
               feet).
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               2)
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               <span class="ital">Lot width</span>. New lots in the Commercial District shall not be less than 50 feet in width.
               </p>
            		
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               3)
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               <span class="ital">Density</span>. There shall be no greater than 30 dwelling units per acre on any lot in the Commercial
               District.
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               4)
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               <span class="ital">Building height</span>. New structures in the Commercial District shall not exceed 40 feet in height.
               </p>
            		
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               5)
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               <span class="ital">Setback.</span> The following minimum setbacks shall be required for structures in the Commercial
               District, for single family dwellings, setbacks shall be those set forth in Section
               4-7.
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               a)
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               Front: 15 feet.
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               b)
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               Side: 10 feet; a reduction in the side setback may be approved by staff if NC Building
               Code requirements are met.
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               c)
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               Rear: 10 feet.
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               d)
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               Should greater setbacks be required for buffering from streams or rivers, for landscaping,
               or other reasons, the greater setback shall prevail.
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               6)
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               <span class="ital">Impervious surface</span>. The maximum impervious surface coverage of a lot in the Commercial District shall
               be 70 percent. An increase in the impervious area may be permitted if best management
               practices are used to address stormwater runoff under the provisions set forth in
               Section 5.5.
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               7)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Landscaping/buffering</span>. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.5 (g).
               </p>
            		
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               8)
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               <span class="ital">Parking and loading</span>. Parking shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.6. There shall be a maximum
               of two rows of parking permitted in front of building(s). Parking shall be permitted
               beside and behind buildings. No parking shall be permitted in required buffers, side
               and/or rear setbacks, or open space.
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               9)
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               <span class="ital">Pedestrian facilities</span>. A sidewalk meeting NCDOT standards shall be required along all street and road frontages.
               If a greenway route is indicated as crossing the property on Jackson County's Greenway
               Master Plan, the easement for the greenway shall be dedicated to Jackson County as
               a condition of project approval. The dedication of the easement(s) shall count toward
               the open space requirements for the proposed development.
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               10)
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               <span class="ital">Open space</span>. Lots in the Commercial District shall contain at least ten percent open space, which
               must be maintained in a vegetated, natural state.
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               (c)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Institutional District (INST)</span>.
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               (i)
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               <span class="ital">Purpose</span>. The purpose of the Institutional District is to provide areas for the development
               of institutional facilities in an environment that supports their functions and provides
               for the infrastructure needed to serve the development.
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               (ii)
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               <span class="ital">Special uses</span>. See Table 9.9: List of Table of Permitted Uses. Also, any development or redevelopment
               that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area.
               </p>
            		
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               (iii)
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               <span class="ital">Development</span>.
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               1)
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               <span class="ital">Lot size standards</span>. New lots in the Institutional District shall not be less than 0.25 acres (10,890
               square feet).
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               2)
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               <span class="ital">Lot width</span>. New lots in the Institutional District shall not be less than 50 feet in width.
               </p>
            		
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               3)
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               <span class="ital">Density</span>. There shall be no greater than 20 dwelling units per acre on any lot in the Institutional
               District.
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               4)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Building height</span>. New structures in the Institutional District shall not exceed 40 feet in height.
               </p>
            		
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               5)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Setback.</span> The following minimum setbacks shall be required for structures in the Institutional
               District, for single family dwellings, setbacks shall be those set forth in Section
               4-7.
               </p>
            		
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               a)
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               Front: 25 feet.
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               b)
               </p>
            		
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               Side: 10 feet.
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               c)
               </p>
            		
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               Rear: 20 feet.
               </p>
            		
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               d)
               </p>
            		
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               Should greater setbacks be required for buffering from streams or rivers, for landscaping,
               or other reasons, the greater setback shall prevail.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Impervious surface</span>. The maximum impervious surface coverage of a lot in the Institutional District shall
               be 70 percent. An increase in the impervious area may be permitted if best management
               practices are used to address stormwater runoff under the provisions set forth in
               Section 5.5.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Landscaping/buffering</span>. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as required by section 9.4.5 (g).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Parking and loading</span>. Parking shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.6. No parking shall be permitted
               in required buffers, side and/or rear setbacks, or open space.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Pedestrian facilities</span>. A sidewalk meeting NCDOT standards shall be required along all street and road frontages.
               If a greenway route is indicated as crossing the property on Jackson County's Greenway
               Master Plan, the easement for the greenway shall be dedicated to Jackson County as
               a condition of project approval. The dedication of the easement(s) shall count toward
               the open space requirements for the proposed development.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               10)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Open space</span>. Lots in the Institutional District shall contain at least ten percent open space,
               which must be maintained in a vegetated, natural state.
               </p>
            		
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               (d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Multifamily Residentialâ€”High Density District (MFH)</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Purpose</span>. The Multifamily Residential High-Density District is established to provide standards
               for high density development that minimizes the impact on surrounding properties in
               areas that have the infrastructure necessary to serve the development.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Special uses</span>. See Table 9.9: List of Table of Permitted Uses. Also, any development or redevelopment
               that contains more than 200 bedrooms.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Development standards</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot size</span>. New lots in the MFH District shall not be less than five acres for townhomes and
               apartments. For single family dwellings, lot sizes shall be those set forth in Section
               9.4.3 (g).
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            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot width</span>. New lots, other than those for single family home development, in the MFH District
               shall not be less than 500 feet in width. Single family home lots shall have a minimum
               width of 50 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Density</span>. There shall be no greater than twenty-four (24) bedrooms per acre on any lot in
               the MFH District. Single family density shall be determined by permitted lot size.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Building height</span>. New structures in the MFH District shall not exceed 40 feet in height. This height
               requirement may be increased up to 80 feet provided that for each additional one foot
               in building height, the building is set back an additional two feet from the setback
               required by Section 9.4.3 (d)(vi)(5)(b) below.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Setback.</span> The following minimum setbacks shall be required for structures in the MFH District,
               for single family dwellings, setbacks shall be those set forth in Section 4-7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Front: 40 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Side: 25 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Rear: 30 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Multi-family developments of more than 12 units shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet
               from the Tuckasegee River. No parking, grading, or activity other than passive recreation
               shall occur within this setback.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               e)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Should greater setbacks be required for buffering from streams or rivers, for landscaping,
               or other reasons, the greater setback shall prevail.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               f)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               No parking, vehicular access areas, or structures shall be located within the required
               setbacks. Driveways may cross the setbacks. Recreational facilities may be located
               within the setback upon approval by the Cullowhee Community Planning Council.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Distance between buildings</span>. When located on the same property, the minimum distance between buildings shall
               be equal to the side setback set forth in Section (d)(vi)(5)(b) above plus one foot
               for each one foot in building height above 35 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Impervious surface</span>. The maximum impervious surface coverage of a lot in the MFH District shall be 70
               percent.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Landscaping/buffering</span>. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.5 (g).
               No grading shall occur within the required buffer other than that required for access
               drives.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Parking and loading</span>. Parking shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.6. No parking shall be permitted
               in required buffers, setbacks, or open space.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               10)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Pedestrian facilities</span>. A sidewalk meeting NCDOT standards shall be required along all street and road frontages.
               A sidewalk connection shall be provided from each building to the street or road providing
               primary access to the property. In lieu of sidewalks, trails may be provided upon
               approval by the Community Planning Council. If a greenway route is indicated as crossing
               the property on Jackson County's Greenway Master Plan, the easement for the greenway
               shall be dedicated to Jackson County as a condition of project approval. The dedication
               of the easement(s) shall count toward the open space requirements for the proposed
               development. This standard shall not apply to single family home developments of less
               than 12 lots/homes.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               11)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Open space</span>. Lots in the MFH District shall contain at least 10 percent open space, which must
               be maintained in a vegetated, natural state.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr0">
               (e)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Multi-Family Residentialâ€”Medium Density District (MFM)</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Purpose</span>. The Multi-Family Residentialâ€”Medium Density District is created to provide opportunities
               for development of medium density residential uses and supporting uses in areas with
               infrastructure to serve the uses where the development will not adversely impact surrounding
               properties.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Special uses</span>. See Table 9.9: List of Permitted Uses. Also, any development or redevelopment that
               contains more than 120 bedrooms.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Development standards</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot size</span>. New lots in the MFM District shall not be less than two acres for townhomes and
               apartments. For single family dwellings, lot sizes shall be those set forth in Section
               9.4.3 (g).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot width</span>. New lots, other than those for single family homes, in the MFM District shall not
               be less than 200 feet in width. Single family home lots shall have a minimum width
               of 50 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Density</span>. There shall be no greater than 18 bedrooms per acre on any lot in the MFM District.
               Single family density shall be determined by permitted lot size.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Building height</span>. New structures in the MFM District shall not exceed 40 feet in height. This height
               requirement may be increased up to 80 feet provided that for each additional one foot
               in building height, the building is set back an additional two feet from the setback
               required by Section 9.4.3 (d)(vi)(5)(e) below.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Setback.</span> The following minimum setbacks shall be required for structures in the MFM District,
               for single family dwellings, setbacks shall be those set forth in Section 4-7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Front: 35 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Side: 25 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Rear: 25 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Multi-family developments of more than 12 units shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet
               from the Tuckasegee River. No parking, grading, or activity other than passive recreation
               shall occur within this setback.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               e)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Should greater setbacks be required for buffering from streams or rivers, for landscaping,
               or other reasons, the greater setback shall prevail.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               f)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               No parking, vehicular access areas, or structures shall be located within the required
               setbacks. Driveways may cross the setbacks. Recreational facilities may be located
               within the setback upon approval by the Cullowhee Community Planning Council.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Distance between buildings</span>. When located on the same property, the minimum distance between buildings shall
               be equal to the side setback set forth in Section 9.4.3(e)(vi)(5)(b) above plus one
               foot for each one foot in building height above 35 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Impervious surface</span>. The maximum impervious surface coverage of a lot in the MFM District shall be 60
               percent.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Landscaping/buffering standard</span>. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.5(g).
               No grading shall occur within the required buffer other than that required for access
               drives.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Parking and loading</span>. Parking shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.6. No parking shall be permitted
               in required buffers, setbacks, or open space. A maximum of two rows of parking is
               permitted in front of any building(s). Parking is permitted beside and behind any
               building(s).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               10)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Pedestrian facilities</span>. A sidewalk meeting NCDOT standards shall be required along all street and road frontages.
               A sidewalk connection shall be provided from each building to the street or road providing
               primary access to the property. In lieu of sidewalks, trails may be provided upon
               approval by the Community Planning Council. If a greenway route is indicated as crossing
               the property on Jackson County's Greenway Master Plan, the easement for the greenway
               shall be dedicated to Jackson County as a condition of project approval. The dedication
               of the easement(s) shall count toward the open space requirements for the proposed
               development. This standard shall not apply to single family home developments of less
               than 12 lots/homes.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               11)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Open space standard</span>. Lots in the MFM District shall contain at least 10 percent open space, which must
               be maintained in a vegetated, natural state.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr0">
               (f)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Multifamily Residentialâ€”Low Density District (MFL)</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Purpose</span>. The Multifamily Residentialâ€”Low Density District is established to provide opportunities
               for low density multi-family development in areas that can serve as a transition between
               higher intensity and lower intensity uses.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Special uses</span>. See Table 9.9: List of Permitted Uses. Also, any development or redevelopment that
               contains more than 75 bedrooms.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Development standards</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot size</span>. New lots in the MFL District shall not be less than one acre for multifamily. For
               single family dwellings, lot sizes shall be those set forth in Section 9.4.3(g) below.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot width</span>. New lots, other than those for single family home development, in the MFL District
               shall not be less than 100 feet in width. Single family home lots shall have a minimum
               width of 50 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Density</span>. There shall be no greater than 12 bedrooms (multi-family developments) per acre
               on any lot in the MFL District. Single family density shall be determined by permitted
               lot size.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Building height</span>. New structures in the MFL District shall not exceed 40 feet in height.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Setback.</span> The following minimum setbacks shall be required for structures in the MFL District,
               for single family dwellings, setbacks shall be those set forth in Section 4-7.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Front: 20 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Side: 15 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Rear: 15 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Multi-family developments of more than 12 units shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet
               from the Tuckasegee River. No parking, grading, or activity other than passive recreation
               shall occur within this setback.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               e)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Should greater setbacks be required for buffering from streams or rivers, for landscaping,
               or other reasons, the greater setback shall prevail.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               f)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               No parking, vehicular access areas, or structures shall be located within the required
               setbacks. Driveways may cross the setbacks. Recreational facilities may be located
               within the setback upon approval by the Cullowhee Community Planning Council.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Distance between buildings</span>. When located on the same property, the minimum distance between buildings shall
               be equal to the side setback set forth in Section 9.4.3 (f)(vi)(5)(b) plus one foot
               for each one foot in building height above 35 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Impervious surface</span>. The maximum impervious surface coverage of a lot in the MFL District shall be 50
               percent.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Landscaping/buffering</span>. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.5 (g).
               No grading shall occur within the required buffer other than that required for access
               drives.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Parking and loading</span>. Parking shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.6. No parking shall be permitted
               in required buffers, setbacks, or open space. No parking is permitted in front of
               any building(s) for townhomes. Parking is permitted beside and behind building(s).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               10)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Pedestrian facilities</span>. A sidewalk meeting NCDOT standards shall be required along all street and road frontages
               for multifamily projects. A sidewalk connection shall be provided from each building
               within a multifamily development to the street or road providing primary access to
               the property. In lieu of sidewalks, trails may be provided upon approval by the Community
               Planning Council. If a greenway route is indicated as crossing the property to be
               developed for townhomes on Jackson County's Greenway Master Plan, the easement for
               the greenway shall be dedicated to Jackson County as a condition of project approval.
               The dedication of the easement(s) shall count toward the open space requirements for
               the proposed development. This standard shall not apply to single family home developments
               of less than 12 lots/homes.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               11)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Open space</span>. Lots in the MFL District shall contain at least ten percent open space, which must
               be maintained in a vegetated, natural state.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr0">
               (g)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Single Family Residential District (SF)</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Purpose</span>. The Single Family Residential District is established to preserve areas for the
               development or single-family residences and related uses.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Special uses</span>. See Table 9.9: List of Permitted Uses.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Development standards</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot size</span>. Lots that are served by public water and sewer shall not be less than 0.20 acres
               (8,712 square feet). Lots that are served by either public water or public sewer (not
               both) shall not be less than 0.5 acres (21,780 square feet). Lots that are not served
               by public water or public sewer shall be no less than 1.0 acre (43,560 square feet).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot width</span>. New lots in the Single- Family District shall not be less than 50 feet in width.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Density</span>. On lots served by both public water and public sewer, there shall be no more than
               five dwelling units per acre. On lots served by either public water or public sewer
               but not both, there shall be no more than two dwelling units per acre. On lots not
               served by public sewer or public water, there shall be no more than one dwelling unit
               per acre.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Building height standard</span>. New structures in the SF District shall not exceed 40 feet in height.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Setback</span>. The following minimum setbacks shall be required for structures in the SF District:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Front: 20 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Side: 10 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Rear: 10 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Should greater setbacks be required for buffering from streams or rivers, for landscaping,
               or other reasons, the greater setback shall prevail.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Impervious surface</span>. The maximum impervious surface coverage of a lot in the SF District shall be as
               required by Section 5.5 Water Recharge.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Landscaping/buffering</span>. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.5 (g).
               No grading shall occur within the required buffer other than that required for access
               drives unless approved by the Cullowhee Community Planning Council.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Parking and loading</span>. Parking shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.6.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Pedestrian facilities</span>. A sidewalk meeting NCDOT standards shall be required along all street and road frontages
               for subdivisions of more than 12 lots/homes. In lieu of sidewalks, trails may be provided
               upon approval by the Community Planning Council. If a greenway route is indicated
               as crossing the property on Jackson County's Greenway Master Plan, the easement for
               the greenway shall be dedicated to Jackson County as a condition of project approval
               for subdivisions of more than 12 lots/homes. The dedication of the easement(s) shall
               count toward the open space requirements for proposed subdivision development.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               10)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Open space</span>. Developments in the SF District shall contain open space as required by the Jackson
               County Subdivision Section.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr0">
               (h)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Single Family Residentialâ€”Manufactured Home District (SF-MH)</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Purpose</span>. The Single Family Residential â€” Manufactured Home District is established to preserve
               areas for the development or single-family residences, including manufactured homes,
               and related uses.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (ii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Special uses</span>. See Table 9.9: List of Permitted Uses.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iii)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Development standards</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot size</span>. Lots that are served by public water and sewer shall not be less than 0.20 acres
               (8,712 square feet). Lots that are served by either public water or public sewer (not
               both) shall not be less than 0.5 acres (21,780 square feet). Lots that are not served
               by public water or public sewer shall be no less than 1.0 acre (43,560 square feet).
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Lot width standards</span>. New lots in the SFâ€”MH District shall not be less than 50 feet in width.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Density</span>. On lots served by both public water and public sewer, there shall be no more than
               five dwelling units per acre. On lots served by either public water or public sewer
               but not both, there shall be no more than two dwelling units per acre. On lots not
               served by public sewer or public water, there shall be no more than one dwelling unit
               per acre.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Building height</span>. New structures in the SF-MH District shall not exceed 40 feet in height.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Setback</span>. The following minimum setbacks shall be required for structures in the SF-MH District:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Front: 20 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               b)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Side: 10 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               c)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Rear: 10 feet.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               d)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Should greater setbacks be required for buffering from streams or rivers, for landscaping,
               or other reasons, the greater setback shall prevail.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               6)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Impervious surface</span>. The maximum impervious surface coverage of a lot in the SF-MH District shall be
               as required by Section 5.5 Water Recharge.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Landscaping/buffering</span>. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.5 (g).
               No grading shall occur within the required buffer other than that required for access
               drives unless approved by the Cullowhee Community Planning Council.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               8)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Parking and loading</span>. Parking shall be provided as required by Section 9.4.6.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               9)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Pedestrian facilities standards</span>. A sidewalk meeting NCDOT standards shall be required along all street and road frontages
               for subdivisions of more than 12 lots/homes. In lieu of sidewalks, trails may be provided
               upon approval by the Community Planning Council. If a greenway route is indicated
               as crossing the property on Jackson County's Greenway Master Plan, the easement for
               the greenway shall be dedicated to Jackson County as a condition of project approval
               for subdivisions of more than 12 lots/homes. The dedication of the easement(s) shall
               count toward the open space requirements for proposed subdivision development.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               10)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               <span class="ital">Open space</span>. Developments in the SF-MH District shall contain open space as required by the Jackson
               County Subdivision Section.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (iv)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Replacement of manufactured homes</span>.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Dimensional or use nonconformities associated with manufactured homes shall be addressed
               in the following manner.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr3">
               a)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content4">
               Replacement of one single wide manufactured home with another manufactured home in
               a lawfully established manufactured housing park. Such replacement shall be permitted
               without regard to dimensional nonconformity provided that the replacement manufactured
               home meets the definition and standards for a Class B manufactured home as set forth
               in this Ordinance, the replacement manufactured home is no older and no smaller than
               the existing manufactured home, and that replacement home is located on existing spaces
               ready for occupancy and/or occupied. In all other situations, replacement shall be
               prohibited.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr4">
               i)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content5">
               Manufactured home parks that have abandoned their use for a period of one year or
               more may only be reestablished in conformance with existing regulations. For the purposes
               of this subsection, a manufactured home park is deemed to be abandoned when all spaces
               vacant, or when all manufactured homes located on the sites are vacant and unfit for
               human habitation (i.e. vegetation growing through the unit, roof is collapsed, home
               is not set-up or hooked to water and sewer)
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               b)
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               Replacement of one single wide manufactured home with another manufactured home in
               areas other than a lawfully established manufactured housing park. Such replacement
               shall be permitted provided that new dimensional nonconformities are not created,
               the replacement manufactured home meets the definition and standards for a Class B
               manufactured home on an individual lot as set forth in this Or