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Text change TC-3-10 has been approved. TC-3-10 rewrites City Code Section 10-2091, Pedestrian Access. The regulations update the City’s Zoning Code to comply with the recently adopted NC State Building Code legislation on ADA accessibility; and incorporates several recommended policies found in the Land Use, Environmental and Transportation Elements of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
These new regulations are effective for all new site plans submitted on or after Monday, August 9th. Previously approved site plans and site plans submitted for review prior to this date will continue to be subject to the existing Zoning and State Building Code standards.
Summary of the changes and the Ordinance for the rewrite of Section 10-2091
TC-3-10 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
(Revised as recommended by the Planning Commission)
Amends the Pedestrian Access section of the Zoning Code regarding safe pedestrian access throughout individual sites as
follows:Clarifies the list of uses requiring safe pedestrian access to exempt the following uses:
- Single family dwelling
- Multifamily dwelling with six (6) or fewer units
- Agricultural uses
- Recreational use – governmental
- Cemetery
- Telecommunication tower
- Billboard
- Utility substation
- Other uses not containing a principle building on the premise with the exception of a parking facility
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