Unified Development Ordinance Update - Summary and Comparison - Added 1/2/2026

iContentsExecutive SummaryivSummary CrosswalkviAdditions New Content or Standards xRemovals and ConsolidationsxiDetailed Section-by-Section Updates 1Article I In General 1Section 14-1 Short Title 1Section 14-2 Authority 1Section 14-3 Jurisdiction 1Sec 14-4 Intent and Purpose 2Section 14-5 Required Conformance to Chapter Provisions 2Section 14-6 Definitions 2Section 14-7 Bona Fide Farms Not Affected by this Chapter 2Section 14-8 Existing Lots of Insufficient Size 3Section 14-9 Exception to Height Regulations 3Sections 14-10 to 14-16 Zoning Vested Rights Provisions 4Section 14-17 Fees 4Article II Zoning Districts 4Section 14-51 Establishment of Zoning Districts 4Section 14-52 Zoning Atlas Official Zoning Map 5Sections 14-53 through 14-70 Reserved 5Section 14-71 Intent of District Regulations 5Section 14-72 Establishment of District Regulations 6Section 14-73 Applicability 6Section 14-74 Reserved 6Section 14-75 Agricultural-Residential District AR 6Section 14-76 Resort Residential District RR 7Section 14-77 Residential-Mobile Home Park District R-MHP 7iiSection 14-78 Office and Institutional District OI 8Section 14-79 Neighborhood Business District NB 8Section 14-80 Community Business District CB 8Section 14-81 General Business District GB 9Section 14-82 Industrial-1 District I-1 9Section 14-83 Industrial-2 District I-2 9Sections 14-84 through 14-88 Reserved 10Section 14-89 Table of Permitted Residential Uses 10Section 14-90 Table of Business, Commercial, and Industrial Uses 10Sections 14-91 through 14-100 Reserved 11Article III Subdivisions 11Section 14-131 Purpose and Definitions 11Section 14-132 Approval of Subdivision Plats 11Section 14-133 Procedure for Review of Subdivision Plats 12Sections 14-134 through 14-136 Reserved or Transitional Provisions 12Section 14-137 Minor Subdivision Procedures 12Sections 14-138 through 14-140 Major Subdivision Procedures Preliminary Plat 13Section 14-141 Final Plat for Major Subdivisions 13Sections 14-142 through 14-150 Subdivision Design Standards 14Sections 14-151 through 14-154 Additional Subdivision Provisions 14Section 14-181 et seq Reserved or Transitional Sections 14Article IV Special Uses 15Section 14-251 Intent Special Uses 15Section 14-252 Permit Required Special Use Permit procedure 15Section 14-253 Findings of Fact SUP approval criteria 16Section 14-254 Conditions on Special Use Permits 16Section 14-257 Special Uses Listed and Conditions Use-by-Use Standards 16Section 14-273 Expiration of Special Use Permits 17Section 14-274 Resubmission of Denied Special Use Permit Applications 17iiiArticle IV Summary 17Article V Site Plans 18Article V Title and Intent 18Section 14-301 When Site Plan is Required 18Section 14-302 Application and Contents 19Section 14-303 Approval Authority 19Section 14-304 Procedures for Action on Site Plans 19Section 14-305 Modifications to Approved Site Plans 20Section 14-306 Expiration of Site Plan Approval 20Section 14-307 Post-approval Compliance 20Sections 14-308 and Following Reserved or Summary 21Article VI Design Standards 21Section 14-351 Intent Design Standards 21Section 14-352 Off-Street Parking and Loading 22Section 14-353 Landscaping and Buffering 22Section 14-354 Screening and Fencing 22Section 14-355 Outdoor Lighting 23Section 14-356 Performance Standards 23Section 14-357 Building Design 24Section 14-358 Pedestrian and Vehicular Connectivity 24Section 14-359 Access Management 24Article VI Summary 25Article VII Stormwater Management 25Article VIII Flood Damage Prevention 26Article IX Sign Regulations 26Article X Nonconformities 27Article XI Administration and Enforcement 27ivExecutive SummaryJohnston County’s Unified Development Ordinance UDO has been comprehensivelyupdated and restructured The new UDO maintains the County’s core regulatory frameworkwhile improving organization, consistency with current North Carolina law GS 160D, andclarity for users It replaces the prior Chapter 14 of the County Code with a structure builtaround unified chapters A, B, C, D, and E, updated procedures, and modern developmentstandards Overall, the update supports more predictable development review, moreconsistent enforcement, and better alignment with the County’s adopted plansThe update makes several key changes• Establishes new zoning districts Provides more nuanced tools for managinggrowth by distinguishing between agricultural, estate residential, neighborhoodresidential, mixed-use, and employment areas Adds new districts such asAgricultural AG, Agricultural Estate AE, Estate Residential ER, ResidentialNeighborhood RN, Traditional Neighborhood TN, Rural Crossroads CommercialXC, and Business Technology BT Retains and refines key existing districts andoverlay districts while adding these new districts that more closely reflect existingand planned development patterns and the County’s Comprehensive Plan• Modernizes development standards Consolidates and updates standards forsubdivision design, street connectivity, access management, parking, landscaping,buffering, outdoor lighting, and performance such as noise, glare, and odorIntroduces contemporary provisions such as accessory dwelling units ADUs,electric vehicle EV readiness, and enhanced tree preservation and open spacerequirements Locates these standards in dedicated chapters so applicants andstaff can more easily identify applicable requirements• Clarifies development processes Defines step-by-step procedures for rezonings,conditional zoning, special use permits, site plans, subdivisions, variances,appeals, and enforcement actions Aligns these procedures with GS 160D by moreclearly distinguishing administrative decisions, quasi-judicial decisions, andlegislative decisions Uses a unified use table that identifies whether each use ispermitted by right P, requires a special use permit S, or requires conditionalzoning C, which clarifies the approval path for individual projects• Repositions planned developments and special uses Treats planned unitdevelopments and similar master-planned projects primarily as zoning mapamendments typically conditional zoning rather than relying on special usepermits Integrates special use standards into the unified use-standards chaptervwhile locating quasi-judicial procedures in the administration chapter Thisstructure makes conditions more transparent, reduces duplication, and provides aclearer framework for complex projects• Strengthens environmental and infrastructure provisions Groups stormwater,floodplain, erosion control, buffers, and related environmental protections into aconsolidated environmental chapter and coordinates those requirements withsubdivision and infrastructure standards Reflects current Neuse River Basin,floodplain, and erosion control requirements while preserving the County’s existinglevel of environmental protection and clarifying how those standards apply to newdevelopment• Updates definitions and legal references and improves usability Consolidatesdefinitions into a single section and refines them for clarity and consistency,including more detailed definitions for concepts such as bona fide farms andagritourism Updates statutory references to GS 160D and other current enablingprovisions and removes obsolete or redundant language Presents requirements in aclearer, more logical structure that reduces internal inconsistencies while largelypreserving the substantive policy direction of the prior ordinanceTaken together, these changes preserve the fundamental authority and intent of JohnstonCounty’s development regulations while bringing the ordinance into alignment with currentlaw and contemporary planning practice The new UDO is intended to make both routinedevelopment approvals and complex rezoning decisions more transparent andmanageable for applicants, staff, boards, and the publicviSummary CrosswalkThe update restructures the former Chapter 14 Articles I–XII into a new UDO organized bychapters A through E The table below summarizes how the primary articles of the oldordinance correspond to the new structure, and highlights the main structural changesOld UDO Chapter 14 New UDO Structure Key Structural ChangesArticle I In GeneralTitle, purpose,jurisdiction, generalprovisions; Sec 14-1–14-17Chapter A General Provisionsand Administration – Generalprovisions, authority,jurisdiction, definitions, andadministrative procedures• Consolidates generalprovisions andadministration in onechapter• Moves and expandsdefinitions into aunified section• Clarifies farmexemptions, vestedrights, and feeauthorityArticle II ZoningDistricts Zoningdistricts, overlays, usetables; Sec 14-51–14-114Chapter B Zoning Districts Uses – Base and overlaydistricts, unified use table, anduse-specific standards• Centralizes useregulations and districtdescriptions• Integrates special usecategories into the usestandards• Relocatesnonconformities intoChapter B2 for a morecomplete zoningframeworkArticle III SubdivisionsSubdivisionprocedures and designstandards; Sec 14-131–14-181Chapter D Subdivision Infrastructure – Subdivisionapproval processes,infrastructure requirements,and subdivision design criteria• Expands subdivisionstandards forconnectivity, blocklength, and access• Clarifies reviewprocedures andapproval types minorvs major• Aligns subdivisionprocedures with GS160DviiOld UDO Chapter 14 New UDO Structure Key Structural ChangesArticle IV Special UsesSpecial use permitprocedures and usespecific conditions;Sec 14-251–14-281No standalone article;content redistributed Quasijudicial procedures appear inChapter A Administration;use-specific conditions appearin Chapter B use standardsand Chapter C developmentstandards• Eliminates a separatespecial use article• Integrates special useconditions into the useand developmentstandards chapters• Treats proceduralaspects in theadministration chapter,clarifying whichdecisions are quasijudicialArticle V Site PlansSite plan requirementsand procedures; Sec14-301 et seqChapter A Administration –Site plan procedures andsubmittal requirementsprimarily Section A3• Updates site plansubmittal requirementsand review flow• Connects site plans toconditional zoning,special use permits,and administrativeapprovals• Improves references todesign andenvironmentalstandardsArticle VI DesignStandards Parking,landscaping,screening, lighting;Sec 14-351–14-359Chapter C DevelopmentStandards – Parking, loading,landscaping, buffering, lighting,and performance standards• Consolidates designstandards in a singlechapter• Clarifies and updatesparking, landscaping,buffering, lighting, andperformancestandards• Links these standardsdirectly to site plan andsubdivisionrequirementsviiiOld UDO Chapter 14 New UDO Structure Key Structural ChangesArticle VII StormwaterManagementStormwaterrequirements; selectedsectionsChapter E EnvironmentalProtection – Stormwatermanagement and relatedenvironmental requirements• Integrates stormwatermanagement into abroader environmentalchapter• Clarifies thresholdsand performancemeasures• Aligns local stormwaterprovisions with Neuseand other basinrequirementsArticle VIII FloodDamage PreventionFloodplaindevelopmentregulations; Sec 14-391 et seqChapter E EnvironmentalProtection – Flood DamagePrevention provisions• Updates terminology,base flood references,and mapping citationsto current FEMA andState standards• Relocates floodplainregulations into theenvironmental chapterwhile maintaining theexisting level ofprotectionArticle IX SignRegulations Signtypes, permits, andstandards; Sec 14-511et seqChapter C DevelopmentStandards – Section C1Signage• Rewrites the sign codeto be content-neutraland to address modernsign types, includingLED message centers• Regulates size, height,lighting, and movementinstead of contentImproves clarity andlegal defensibilityixOld UDO Chapter 14 New UDO Structure Key Structural ChangesArticle XNonconformitiesNonconforming uses,structures, lots, andsigns; Sec 14-551 etseqChapter B2 Nonconformities • Updatesnonconformityprovisions to reflectGS 160D• Clarifies maintenance,repair, and expansionof nonconforming usesand structures,includingnonconforming signs• Aligns these rules withthe new district anduse standardsArticle XIAdministration andEnforcement Boards,permits, enforcement;Sec 14-581 et seqChapter A Administration –Boards, permits, enforcementmechanisms, and appeals• Clarifies roles andprocedures for thePlanning Board, Boardof Adjustment, andBoard ofCommissioners• Describes permit typesand enforcement toolsnotices of violation,civil penalties• Aligns decision-makingprocedures with GS160DArticle XII Erosion,Sediment Control, andOther EnvironmentalProvisions varioussections; Sec 14-681 etseqChapter E EnvironmentalProtection – Erosion andsediment control and otherenvironmental regulations• Groups erosioncontrol, buffers, andrelated environmentalstandards into onechapter• Coordinates localstandards with stateprograms to avoidoverlap and clarifylocal responsibilitiesxThe UDO update not only reorganizes existing regulations but also adds new contentand removes or consolidates outdated provisions The following entries summarizethe most significant additions and consolidationsAdditions New Content or Standards• New zoning districts and flex zones Adds Agricultural AG, Agricultural EstateAE, Estate Residential ER, Residential Neighborhood RN, TraditionalNeighborhood TN, Rural Crossroads Commercial XC, Business Technology BT,and related districts to cover a broader range of development contexts Assignseach district a clear statement of intent and a corresponding developmentstandards table Introduces parallel Conditional Zoning CZ districts thatcorrespond to each base zone, which allows site-specific conditions to be attachedto rezonings• Planned Unit Development PUD option Creates a formal PUD process SectionB1-5 that enables master-planned projects with customized standards throughlegislative approval Encourages mixed-use and innovative designs by allowinglimited deviations from certain UDO standards in exchange for higher-quality,master-planned outcomes• Accessory dwelling units ADUs Defines and permits ADUs as an accessory usein appropriate residential districts Section C8 Establishes size, height, and designcriteria for ADUs and creates an administrative permit process Supports morediverse and moderately priced housing options while maintaining neighborhoodcompatibility• Electric vehicle EV charging requirements Incorporates EV-ready or EV-chargingrequirements into the parking standards Requires a minimum number of EVcapable or EV-charging spaces for certain new developments and sets basicspecifications for charging equipment Introduces a forward-looking standard thatwas not present in the prior ordinance• Enhanced connectivity and street design Strengthens subdivision connectivityrequirements in Chapter D, including expectations for stub streets and multipleaccess points for larger projects Updates typical street cross-sections and relateddesign criteria Improves network connectivity and supports public safety, includingemergency accessxi• Tree preservation and open space Adds a Tree Preservation section for example,Section D5-7 to reduce unnecessary clearing and require protection of trees duringconstruction Clarifies open space requirements for major subdivisions and PUDsand links them to recreation and open space standards in Section C4 Ensures thatnew development provides usable community open space rather than only leftoverareas• Modern sign standards Substantially revises the sign code Section C1 to includemodern sign types such as feather flags and LED message centers Establishescontent-neutral criteria by regulating aspects such as size, height, illumination,brightness, and movement rather than sign message Improves legal defensibilityand visual quality while preserving free speech protections• Up-to-date environmental protections Incorporates Neuse River buffer andnutrient reduction requirements more directly into the UDO, and organizesstormwater and watershed standards in Chapter E for example, Section E2Identifies key watersheds, such as Swift Creek and Little River, and sets runoffvolume and nutrient loading limits for new development Updates the FloodDamage Prevention provisions to reflect current FEMA standards, including currentbase flood elevations and mapping referencesRemovals and Consolidations• Special use categories article Eliminates the former Article IV, which listednumerous use-specific standards for individual special uses Relocates thoseconditions into the unified use standards and development standards chaptersprimarily Chapter B and Chapter C Ensures that requirements for a given useappear in one place, alongside the use table and associated standards, andreduces duplication• “Conditional use” rezoning mechanism Removes references to the older“conditional use” district with a companion permit Replaces that mechanism withConditional Zoning CZ under GS 160D Treats site-specific, condition-basedrezonings as a single legislative action rather than a two-step rezoning plus permitprocess Streamlines approvals and aligns local procedures with current state law• Expired or obsolete provisions Removes outdated sections such as the expired“Adequate Public Facilities” school capacity allocation ordinance and otherreserved provisions that had already been repealed by amendment Retiresprovisions that no longer have legal effect while leaving current operationalpractices unchanged Improves the readability and accuracy of the codexii• Redundant definitions Centralizes definitions in a unified definitions sectionSection A8 and deletes duplicated or inconsistent terms Moves definitions thatwere scattered in individual articles including stormwater and sign-related termsinto a single location and updates them for consistency with GS 160D terminologyAligns terminology by, for example, using “special use permit” consistently insteadof legacy terms such as “special exception”• Consolidation of farm exemptions Replaces scattered references to bona fidefarm exemptions with a comprehensive treatment in Section B1-144 Bona FideFarming Specifies statutory criteria for qualifying as a bona fide farm and clarifiesthat non-farm uses on farm property are not exempt from zoning Retains a concisereference in the general provisions and consolidates all other farm-relatedexceptions into the new section, which improves clarity and consistency inadministering the farm exemption1Detailed Section-by-Section UpdatesBelow is a detailed breakdown of how each section of the original Johnston County UDOChapter 14 has changed in the updated UDO Each entry lists the original section numberand title, a brief summary of its content, what changed in the updated UDO eg, revised,moved, removed, where the equivalent or revised provision is found in the new draft UDO,and any notable policy or regulatory impacts of the changeArticle I In GeneralSection 14-1 Short Title• Original Established the name of the ordinance as the “Johnston CountyDevelopment Ordinance”• New UDO Continues the short title in Section A1-1 with substantially identicalwording• Changes Makes only minor wording edits and relocates the provision into the newchapter structure• Impact Leaves the official title and legal effect of the ordinance unchangedSection 14-2 Authority• Original Cited the County’s zoning and development regulation authority underearlier North Carolina General Statutes, including former references to GS 153Aand Chapter 160A• New UDO Restates the enabling authority in Section A1-2 and cites currentstatutes, including GS 160D and GS 153A-121• Changes Updates statutory citations and organizes the authority statement withinthe general provisions chapter• Impact Maintains the same scope of regulatory authority while aligning theordinance with current state lawSection 14-3 Jurisdiction• Original Applied the ordinance throughout Johnston County’s zoning andsubdivision jurisdiction, excluding municipal jurisdictions, and recognized thepossibility of extraterritorial jurisdiction where applicable• New UDO Restates jurisdiction in Section A1-3 using similar coverage languageand the new numbering format2• Changes Clarifies wording and aligns jurisdiction references with the UDO’s newstructureImpact Keeps the geographic reach of the ordinance the sameSec 14-4 Intent and Purpose• Original Described the general purposes of the ordinance, including protection ofpublic health, safety, and welfare; coordination of land uses; and orderly growth• New UDO Incorporates these statements into Section A1-4 and expressly links theordinance to the Comprehensive Plan and related adopted policies• Changes Refines the description of intent, adds explicit reference to planconsistency, and modernizes wording• Impact Reinforces that development decisions should be guided by adopted plansbut does not change the fundamental purpose of the regulationsSection 14-5 Required Conformance to Chapter Provisions• Original Required that all land uses, buildings, structures, and developmentactivities conform to the ordinance unless specifically exempted• New UDO Continues this requirement in Section A1-5 and confirms thatdevelopment must comply with all applicable provisions, including zoning,subdivision, and environmental standards• Changes Clarifies that conformance applies to all relevant chapters of the UDOand makes minor wording updates• Impact Preserves the provision as a central enforcement tool ensuring thatdevelopment is subject to the ordinanceSection 14-6 Definitions• Original Provides definitions for terms used throughout the ordinance, locatedwithin Article I• New UDO Expands and relocates definitions into a unified definitions section inChapter A for example, Section A1-6 or A8, with terms organized alphabeticallyand cross-referenced to the new structure• Changes Adds new definitions, updates existing ones to reflect current practiceand GS 160D terminology, and consolidates scattered definitions into one place• Impact Improves clarity and reduces ambiguity in interpretation and enforcementwithout materially changing regulatory intentSection 14-7 Bona Fide Farms Not Affected by this Chapter3• Original Stated that bona fide farm operations were exempt from zoningregulations, consistent with state law• New UDO Retains the farm exemption and provides a more detailed framework fordetermining bona fide farm status, including references to statutory criteria andsupporting documentation• Changes Consolidates and clarifies farm-related provisions into a single sectionand aligns them with GS 160D and related statutes• Impact Maintains protection for bona fide farming activities while supporting moreconsistent administration of the exemption and clearer treatment of non-farm useson farm propertiesSection 14-8 Existing Lots of Insufficient Size• Original Allows specific appurtenances—such as church spires, belfries,chimneys, water tanks, and similar structures—to exceed established height limits,and recognizes minor encroachments for features such as parapets• New UDO Integrates these exceptions into the dimensional and design standardsof the new UDO, placing them with other height, bulk, and design regulations• Changes Clarifies which structures qualify for height exceptions and how height ismeasured, and organizes these provisions alongside related dimensionalstandards• Impact Preserves flexibility for necessary taller appurtenances while making theapplicable rules easier to locate and applySection 14-9 Exception to Height Regulations• Original Allowed specific appurtenances—such as church spires, belfries,chimneys, water tanks, and similar structures—to exceed established height limits,and recognized minor encroachments for features such as parapets• New UDO Integrates these exceptions into the dimensional and design standardsof the new UDO, placing them with other height, bulk, and design regulations• Changes Clarifies which structures qualify for height exceptions and how height ismeasured, and organizes these provisions alongside related dimensionalstandards• Impact Preserves flexibility for necessary taller appurtenances while making theapplicable rules easier to locate and apply4Sections 14-10 to 14-16 Zoning Vested Rights Provisions• Original Established procedures and standards for statutory vested rights,including definitions, application requirements, duration, and conditions fortermination, under former vested-rights statutes• New UDO Updates and relocates vested-rights provisions into Chapter A, aligningterminology and procedures with GS 160D and consolidating related content• Changes Revises terminology, updates references to current statutes, andintegrates vested-rights procedures with the UDO’s broader permitting and approvalframework• Impact Preserves the ability of applicants to obtain and rely on vested rights whilebringing the process into conformity with current law and the new UDO structureSection 14-17 Fees• Original Authorized the County to charge reasonable fees to cover administrativecosts associated with permits, appeals, and other development-related actions,with specific fee amounts set by the Board of Commissioners• New UDO Continues fee authority in the general provisions of Chapter A,authorizing the Board to adopt and amend a fee schedule by separate action• Changes Updates the description of permit types and aligns terminology with thenew UDO for example, “land use permits” and “zoning permits”• Impact Maintains the County’s ability to recover administrative costs through feeswhile clarifying that fee amounts are set outside the ordinance textArticle II Zoning DistrictsSection 14-51 Establishment of Zoning Districts• Original States that Johnston County is divided into the zoning districtsenumerated in the ordinance and that use and intensity regulations for thosedistricts are set forth in subsequent sections• New UDO Restates the establishment of zoning districts in Chapter B, primarily inSections B1-1 and B1-2, and organizes districts into residential, commercial,industrial, and special categories, including corresponding Conditional Zoning CZdistricts• Changes Adds new base districts and their CZ counterparts and incorporates theminto an organized list, supported by a conversion table that shows how formerdistricts map to the new districts5• Impact Maintains the fundamental concept that all land lies within one or morezoning districts while improving clarity about district types and the conversion fromthe old system to the new oneSection 14-52 Zoning Atlas Official Zoning Map• Original Defines the official zoning map zoning atlas, establishes that it is part ofthe ordinance, and specifies that it is maintained by the Planning Director andamended only through proper procedures• New UDO Continues the official zoning map concept in Section B1-7 ZoningMaps, identifying the adopted map as the controlling document and requiring thatchanges follow the prescribed amendment process• Changes Updates procedures and terminology related to maintaining andauthenticating the map, including modern practices for digital mapping and mapcertification• Impact Leaves zoning designations and amendment procedures substantivelyunchanged while clarifying how the official map is maintained and referencedSections 14-53 through 14-70 Reserved• Original Reserve a range of section numbers between the initial districtestablishment provisions and the detailed district regulations, without substantiveregulatory content• New UDO Eliminates these reserved section placeholders; the new UDOnumbering in Chapter B proceeds without gaps• Changes Removes unused section numbers and relies on continuous sectionnumbering in Chapter B, which now fully describes all districts and relatedstandards• Impact Produces a cleaner, more compact code structure without affectingregulatory contentSection 14-71 Intent of District Regulations• Original States the general intent for district regulations, including goals such aspromoting compatibility among land uses, implementing the Comprehensive Plan,and providing a rational framework for development• New UDO Incorporates similar statements of purpose within Chapter B’sintroductory provisions and in the purpose statements for each individual district,as well as linking district regulations to the Comprehensive Plan• Changes Distributes the intent language across the new district and use sectionsrather than maintaining a single stand-alone “intent” section6• Impact Preserves the guiding principles for district regulations while embeddingthem more directly within the specific district descriptions and standardsSection 14-72 Establishment of District Regulations• Original Clarifies that the regulations for each district are established in theordinance and that these regulations govern permitted uses, dimensionalstandards, and other requirements• New UDO Reflects the same concept through the combination of the unified usetable, district standards tables, and use-specific and development standardsthroughout Chapter B and Chapter C• Changes Replaced the general statement with a structured set of tables andstandards that collectively serve the same function• Impact Improves usability by presenting district regulations in tabular andsectional form while maintaining the same underlying regulatory intentSection 14-73 Applicability• Original States that any use not expressly listed as permitted or allowed by specialapproval is prohibited in that district, thereby limiting uses to those specificallyidentified in the ordinance• New UDO Continues this principle through the unified use table and associatedtext in Chapter B, clarifying that only listed uses are permitted or allowed withidentified approvals• Changes Expresses the applicability rule through the structure and legend of theuse table rather than through a separate narrative section• Impact Maintains the prior regulatory approach to unlisted uses while making thelimitations clearer in the use table itselfSection 14-74 Reserved• Original Reserves a section number without substantive content• New UDO Does not carry forward a reserved section at this location• Changes Removes an unused reserved section to simplify the structure• Impact Has no effect on zoning regulationsSection 14-75 Agricultural-Residential District AR• Original Establishes the Agricultural-Residential AR district as a low-densitydistrict intended for rural and large-lot residential uses, allowing single-familydwellings, certain manufactured homes, and limited supporting uses7• New UDO Continues the AR district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-21 ARand describes its purpose as a low-density residential and agricultural area Placesdetailed dimensional and use regulations in the district standards and usestandards tables• Changes Updates and consolidates standards for manufactured homes into theuse standards section and reflects current minimum lot size and relatedrequirements, including provisions for accessory structures such as accessorydwelling units where allowed• Impact Retains AR as a key rural and large-lot residential district while clarifyingand modernizing standards, with no fundamental change to its role in the zoningframeworkSection 14-76 Resort Residential District RR• Original Establishes the Resort Residential RR district to accommodate primarilyresidential uses in areas near lakes and other recreational amenities, withstandards tailored to those locations• New UDO Continues the RR district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-27 RRand defines it as a district intended for residential development in resort orrecreational areas, with associated dimensional and use standards presented intables• Changes Updates and consolidates the list of permitted and special uses anddimensional requirements using the new table format and cross-references to theuse standards chapter• Impact Maintains the RR district’s purpose and general character while improvingclarity and organization of its standardsSection 14-77 Residential-Mobile Home Park District R-MHP• Original Establishes the Residential-Mobile Home Park R-MHP district toaccommodate manufactured home parks under specified standards for density,layout, and infrastructure• New UDO Continues the R-MHP district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-28R-MHP and presents detailed standards for manufactured home parks throughdistrict standards and use standards tables• Changes Clarifies park design and approval requirements and connects them tocurrent state requirements for manufactured home parks, including treatment ofnew parks through legislative or conditional zoning where applicable• Impact Preserves the ability to establish manufactured home parks while providingclearer guidance on design, approval, and ongoing compliance8Section 14-78 Office and Institutional District OI• Original Establishes the Office and Institutional OI district for offices, civic,institutional, and compatible service uses, often serving as a transition betweenresidential and more intensive commercial districts• New UDO Continues the OI district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-31 OIand describes it as a district for office, institutional, and public uses, with standardssummarized in district and use tables• Changes Refines the permitted and special use lists and dimensional standardsusing the table format and cross-references to development standards, withoutmaterially changing the district’s role• Impact Maintains OI as the primary district for institutional and office uses whilepresenting its standards more clearlySection 14-79 Neighborhood Business District NB• Original Establishes the Neighborhood Business NB district for small-scale retailand service uses serving nearby residential areas, such as neighborhood stores andsmall offices• New UDO Continues the NB district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-32 NBand describes it as a district for neighborhood-serving commercial uses, withrelated standards provided in the district tables and use standards• Changes Updates and organizes the list of permitted uses and special approvals,and coordinates buffering and design standards with Chapter C to addresscompatibility with adjacent neighborhoods• Impact Preserves NB’s role as a neighborhood-scale commercial district whileimproving clarity and integration with buffering and design standardsSection 14-80 Community Business District CB• Original Establishes the Community Business CB district for larger-scalecommercial centers serving a broader community market area, including a varietyof retail and service establishments• New UDO Continues the CB district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-33 CBand describes it as a district for community-scale commercial and service uses,with standards laid out in the new tables• Changes Organizes the use list and dimensional standards into tables andcoordinates the CB district more explicitly with development standards for access,parking, and buffering9• Impact Maintains CB as a primary district for community commercial uses andclarifies the applicable standardsSection 14-81 General Business District GB• Original Establishes the General Business GB district as the broadest commercialdistrict, accommodating regional commercial and certain light industrial orhighway-oriented uses• New UDO Continues the GB district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-34 GBand presents its standards alongside those for CB and other business districts,clarifying its role as a higher-intensity commercial district• Changes Updates and refines the list of permitted and special uses and theassociated dimensional standards to reflect contemporary land uses and tocoordinate with new employment-oriented districts where applicable• Impact Retains GB as the principal higher-intensity commercial district whileclarifying its relationship to other commercial and employment districtsSection 14-82 Industrial-1 District I-1• Original Establishes the Industrial-1 I-1 district for light industrial uses, includingwarehousing, assembly, and similar operations that generate limited externalimpacts• New UDO Continues the I-1 district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-41 I-1and defines it as a district for light industrial and employment uses, with itsstandards set out in the district and use tables• Changes Clarifies permitted and special uses and coordinates performancestandards with Chapter C to address noise, screening, and similar factors• Impact Preserves I-1 as the primary light industrial district while providing clearerstandards for use and compatibilitySection 14-83 Industrial-2 District I-2• Original Establishes the Industrial-2 I-2 district for heavy industrial uses that maygenerate significant external impacts and therefore require greater separation fromsensitive uses• New UDO Continues the I-2 district in Chapter B for example, Section B1-42 I-2and describes it as the heavy industrial district, with detailed use permissions andconditions presented in the tables• Changes Makes the list of heavy industrial uses more explicit and coordinatesthose uses with performance and buffering standards, including requirements forspecial approvals where appropriate10• Impact Maintains I-2 as a limited and carefully controlled heavy industrial districtwhile improving clarity for applicants and reviewing bodiesSections 14-84 through 14-88 Reserved• Original Reserve section numbers following the industrial districts for potentialfuture use, without substantive regulatory content• New UDO Uses this range for newly added districts and related provisions inChapter B rather than leaving them reserved• Changes Replaces reserved sections with active district and standards content inthe new UDO• Impact Increases the level of detail and flexibility in the zoning district frameworkwhile eliminating unused placeholdersSection 14-89 Table of Permitted Residential Uses• Original Provides a matrix listing residential uses and indicating, for eachresidential district, whether a use is permitted, requires a special use permit, or isnot allowed• New UDO Replaces this table with a unified use table in Chapter B for example,Table B120 or similar, which covers both residential and non-residential uses andintroduces the “PSC” notation• Changes Expands and consolidates the permitted-use information into a single,comprehensive table and links uses to separate use standards sections• Impact Makes it easier to determine where a use is allowed and what type ofapproval is required, without substantially changing the broad pattern of residentialpermissionsSection 14-90 Table of Business, Commercial, and Industrial Uses• Original Provides a matrix listing business, commercial, and industrial uses andindicating, for each non-residential district, whether a use is permitted, requires aspecial use permit, or is not allowed• New UDO Incorporates this information into the same unified use table that nowincludes both residential and non-residential uses, supported by use standardssections in Chapter B• Changes Combines the former separate tables into a single unified use table, addsconditional zoning C as a distinct approval type, and links uses to specificstandards sections11• Impact Improves the usability of the ordinance by presenting all use permissions inone place and clarifying the type of approval required, while maintaining the overallstructure of allowed usesSections 14-91 through 14-100 Reserved• Original Reserve additional section numbers for future expansion of zoning districtcontent without specifying regulations• New UDO Does not retain the same reserved section numbering; the new UDOuses its own internal numbering for any added districts and related content• Changes Removes reserved placeholders and relies on the expanded district anduse framework in Chapter B• Impact Eliminates unused sections and results in a more streamlined andreadable codeArticle III SubdivisionsSection 14-131 Purpose and Definitions• Original States the purpose of subdivision regulations, including promoting orderlygrowth, coordinating streets and utilities, and protecting public health, safety, andwelfare May include or reference definitions specific to subdivisions• New UDO States the purpose of subdivision regulations in Chapter D Subdivision Infrastructure, within the general provisions for subdivision platting andinfrastructure requirements Uses the consolidated definitions section in Chapter Afor most defined terms and cross-references them as needed• Changes Updates the purpose statement and associated references to reflectcurrent planning practice and the overall UDO structure, and relies on a centralizeddefinitions section rather than repeating terms in the subdivision article• Impact Preserves the intent of the subdivision regulations while improving internalconsistency and reinforcing the connection to the County’s broader developmentframeworkSection 14-132 Approval of Subdivision Plats• Original Requires that any subdivision of land be reviewed and approved inaccordance with the ordinance, and that plats be properly recorded before lots aresold or transferred Prohibits the sale or development of lots created in violation ofthe subdivision standards12• New UDO Continues this requirement in Chapter D by stating that subdivisionplats must comply with the UDO and must be approved and recorded before lotsare sold or developed, subject to any statutory exemptions• Changes Clarifies the language around plat approval and recording and aligns itwith current statutory terminology and the UDO’s permit structure• Impact Maintains the fundamental requirement that subdivisions be reviewed,approved, and recorded, thereby preserving the enforceability of subdivisionstandardsSection 14-133 Procedure for Review of Subdivision Plats• Original Establishes the general procedures for subdivision review, including thesequence of steps for preliminary and final plats and the roles of staff and boardsDistinguishes between administrative actions and those requiring board review• New UDO Provides detailed procedures for subdivision review in Chapter D,including separate processes for minor and major subdivisions and cleareridentification of review bodies and decision types• Changes Organizes the subdivision process into distinct sections for differentsubdivision types, specifies submittal requirements and review steps, andincorporates statutory references from GS 160D• Impact Improves the clarity and predictability of the subdivision review processwhile preserving the basic structure of preliminary and final plat reviewSections 14-134 through 14-136 Reserved or Transitional Provisions• Original Reserve section numbers or provide transitional or supplementaryprovisions related to subdivision review, without adding major independentstandards beyond the primary procedures• New UDO Does not continue these sections as separate numbered provisions;instead, incorporates any necessary content into the broader subdivisionprocedures and standards in Chapter D• Changes Eliminates reserved or transitional sections and integrates any remainingapplicable content into the main subdivision framework• Impact Simplifies the code’s structure and reduces reliance on placeholdersections without changing substantive subdivision requirementsSection 14-137 Minor Subdivision Procedures• Original Sets out criteria and procedures for minor subdivisions, includingeligibility thresholds such as a limited number of lots, submittal requirements, anda streamlined review process, often with administrative approval13• New UDO Specifies minor subdivision procedures in Chapter D, including eligibilitycriteria, application requirements, and a clearly defined administrative reviewprocess with objective standards• Changes Clarifies the definition of a minor subdivision, updates submittal andreview requirements, and aligns the process with current statutory requirementsand the UDO’s permit system• Impact Maintains a simplified path for qualifying minor subdivisions whileproviding clearer guidance on when and how minor subdivision review appliesSections 14-138 through 14-140 Major Subdivision Procedures PreliminaryPlat• Original Establish major subdivision procedures, including preliminary platrequirements, review by staff and the Planning Board, and standards for approval ordenial Identify the relationship between preliminary and final plat stages• New UDO Addresses major subdivision and preliminary plat procedures in ChapterD, describing application requirements, review steps, decision-making bodies, andcriteria for approval• Changes Structures the major subdivision process in a more detailed andorganized manner and reflects current expectations for preliminary plat review,including clearer timelines and approval standards• Impact Clarifies how major subdivisions are reviewed and approved withoutaltering the basic two-stage preliminary and final plat frameworkSection 14-141 Final Plat for Major Subdivisions• Original Requires submission and approval of a final plat for major subdivisions,sets timing expectations relative to preliminary plat approval, and identifiesconditions that must be satisfied before final plat recording• New UDO Continues final plat requirements in Chapter D, specifying when a finalplat must be filed, what information it must contain, and what approvals andcertifications must be obtained prior to recording• Changes Clarifies the relationship between preliminary and final plat approvals,formalizes standards for timing and completeness, and coordinates with provisionson infrastructure completion and financial guarantees• Impact Provides a clearer and more transparent framework for final plat approvalwhile maintaining the underlying requirement that improvements be addressedbefore lots are recorded and sold14Sections 14-142 through 14-150 Subdivision Design Standards• Original Establish minimum design standards for subdivisions, including lot layout,block length, street connectivity, intersection spacing, access management,easements, and infrastructure-related requirements May address sidewalks,drainage, and other key design elements• New UDO Places subdivision design and infrastructure standards in Chapter D,setting out detailed requirements for lots, blocks, street networks, access, drainage,and related improvements, and coordinating them with development standards inChapter C and environmental requirements in Chapter E• Changes Expands and clarifies subdivision design expectations, presents them ina more systematic format, and updates references to match current engineeringand safety practices• Impact Strengthens subdivision design controls and improves consistency in howdesign standards are applied, while maintaining the core intent of the originaldesign provisionsSections 14-151 through 14-154 Additional Subdivision Provisions• Original Provide additional subdivision-related provisions, such as requirementsfor construction of improvements, financial guarantees, dedication of rights-of-wayor easements, or similar implementation details• New UDO Addresses these topics within the broader set of subdivision andinfrastructure standards in Chapter D, including sections on requiredimprovements, construction responsibilities, and, where applicable, performanceguarantees• Changes Integrates these provisions into a more comprehensive and cohesivesubdivision framework instead of treating them as separate end-of-article sections• Impact Improves usability by grouping related requirements together and clarifiesresponsibilities for implementing subdivision improvementsSection 14-181 et seq Reserved or Transitional Sections• Original Includes reserved or transitional provisions at the end of Article III orsections designated for future use, with limited or no substantive regulatory contentin the final adopted ordinance• New UDO Does not carry forward these reserved or transitional sections; anycontent still needed is incorporated into the main subdivision and infrastructurechapters15• Changes Removes unused or obsolete sections and relies on the updatedstructure and numbering of Chapter D for subdivision regulations• Impact Produces a more concise and organized ordinance without affecting activesubdivision requirementsArticle IV Special UsesSection 14-251 Intent Special Uses• Original Explains that certain land uses may be appropriate only in specificlocations or under particular conditions and therefore require a Special Use PermitSUP to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and consistency with theordinance’s purposes• New UDO Carries this concept forward in Chapter A Special Use Permitprocedures and in Chapter B use standards, where the unified use table identifiesspecial uses with “S” and ties them to both general SUP findings and any usespecific conditions• Changes Does not retain a standalone “Special Uses” article but distributes theintent language across the SUP process section and the use standards, so the needfor case-by-case review is reflected in the structure of the UDO rather than in asingle text section• Impact Preserves the principle that certain uses require individual scrutiny andconditions to ensure compatibility, while presenting that concept in a moreintegrated and accessible formatSection 14-252 Permit Required Special Use Permit procedure• Original States that a Special Use Permit is required for any use designated as aspecial use in the ordinance and that such uses may not be established, expanded,or changed without first obtaining an SUP• New UDO Continues this requirement in Chapter A, which provides procedures forSUP applications, and in the unified use table, which indicates that any use marked“S” must receive SUP approval before it may be established or expanded• Changes Locates the requirement within the general permit and procedureframework and coordinates it with the unified use table and use standards ratherthan presenting it solely in a dedicated special use article• Impact Maintains the requirement for SUP approval for designated uses andclarifies how applicants and staff determine when an SUP is needed16Section 14-253 Findings of Fact SUP approval criteria• Original Sets out the findings that the reviewing board must make before approvinga Special Use Permit, including consistency with the ordinance, compatibility withsurrounding uses, adequacy of public facilities, and protection of public health,safety, and welfare• New UDO Restates these findings in Chapter A as part of the SUP decisionstandards and aligns the wording with current statutory language under GS 160D,including the requirement to base decisions on competent, material, andsubstantial evidence• Changes Updates terminology to reflect current law and organizes the findingswithin the broader framework of quasi-judicial decision-making, but retains the corecriteria used to evaluate special use applications• Impact Ensures that SUP decisions continue to rely on clear, legally defensiblefindings and that the approval standards remain consistent with state law andestablished practiceSection 14-254 Conditions on Special Use Permits• Original Authorizes the reviewing board to impose reasonable and appropriateconditions on SUP approvals to address site-specific impacts and ensurecompliance with the ordinance and compatibility with neighboring properties• New UDO Continues this authority in Chapter A, providing that conditions may beattached to SUP approvals to address identified impacts and referencing applicablestatutory requirements for conditions on quasi-judicial permits• Changes Locates the conditions language within the updated proceduralframework and clarifies that conditions must be related to ordinance standards andthe evidence presented at hearing• Impact Maintains the County’s ability to tailor SUP approvals to individual siteswhile presenting the conditions process in a clearer and more structured waySection 14-257 Special Uses Listed and Conditions Use-by-Use Standards• Original Lists individual special uses and establishes specific conditions for eachsuch as separation distances, screening, hours of operation, or other performancebased requirements to supplement the general SUP findings• New UDO Moves individual use conditions into the use standards section ofChapter B and related development standards in Chapter C Associates each useidentified as “S” in the unified use table with a corresponding standards section thatsets out any special conditions17• Changes Replaces a narrative list of special uses and conditions within Article IVwith a structured set of use standards organized by use type and cross-referencedfrom the unified use table• Impact Preserves substantive conditions on special uses while making them easierto locate and apply in conjunction with the use table and development standardsSection 14-273 Expiration of Special Use Permits• Original Provides that a Special Use Permit expires if not exercised within aspecified time after approval or if discontinued for a defined period, and mayestablish conditions under which extensions may be granted• New UDO Addresses SUP duration and expiration in Chapter A as part of thegeneral provisions governing quasi-judicial permits, including the time allowed tocommence or complete development approved under an SUP• Changes Integrates SUP expiration rules into the broader permit framework,clarifies timing and extension procedures, and aligns terminology with the updatedordinance structure• Impact Helps ensure that unused or dormant SUP approvals do not remainindefinitely in effect and supports more predictable implementation of approvedprojectsSection 14-274 Resubmission of Denied Special Use Permit Applications• Original Restricts the resubmission of applications for substantially the same SUPon the same property for a specified period following a denial, unless there is amaterial change in circumstances or the proposal• New UDO Treats resubmission limitations in Chapter A as part of the general rulesgoverning quasi-judicial applications, including standards for when a materiallychanged application may be considered earlier than the standard waiting period• Changes Places resubmission provisions within the broader procedural contextand updates the language to match the UDO’s terminology for applications and• decisionsImpact Continues to limit repetitive applications for the same SUP and encouragesapplicants to address substantive issues before resubmitting, thereby reducingunnecessary rehearingsArticle IV Summary• Original Uses a standalone article to describe the intent of special uses, specifywhen a Special Use Permit is required, define approval criteria and conditions, and18list use-by-use special standards and procedural rules such as expiration andresubmission• New UDO Eliminates Article IV as a separate article and incorporates special useconcepts into Chapter A procedures and decision standards and Chapter B andChapter C use and development standards• Changes Reorganizes special use provisions into integrated chapters that combinespecial use processes with related use and development standards, whilepreserving the underlying regulatory approach• Impact Improves the readability and internal consistency of the ordinance andmaintains the substantive treatment of special uses as uses requiring case-specificreview and conditionsArticle V Site PlansArticle V Title and Intent• Original States that certain development projects must undergo site plan review toensure compliance with the ordinance, coordination of infrastructure, andappropriate site design• New UDO States the same basic intent in Chapter A, Section A3 Site Plans,describing site plans as a tool to evaluate development for consistency with theUDO before construction• Changes Places the site plan intent within the general administrative chapter andaligns references with the new structure and terminology• Impact Retains site plan review as a central administrative tool while presenting itspurpose more clearly within the UDO frameworkSection 14-301 When Site Plan is Required• Original Identifies the types of development that require site plan approval, suchas specified nonresidential projects, multifamily developments, and other uses withmore intensive impacts Distinguishes projects that can move directly to buildingpermits from those that must first obtain site plan approval• New UDO Identifies site plan thresholds in Section A3 by listing which uses ordevelopment types must submit a site plan and tying those requirements to thepermit and use tables• Changes Clarifies and organizes the triggers for when a site plan is required anduses consistent terminology with other approval processes in Chapter A19• Impact Helps applicants and staff determine when a site plan is needed andprovides a more predictable path to approval, without changing the generalexpectation that larger or more complex projects require site plan reviewSection 14-302 Application and Contents• Original Specifies the required contents of a site plan application, including siteboundaries, existing and proposed structures, parking and access layouts,landscaping, utilities, grading and drainage, and other relevant details• New UDO Specifies application requirements for site plans in Section A3, listingthe information and documents that must be submitted for a complete applicationand cross-referencing applicable development standards in Chapter C andenvironmental requirements in Chapter E• Changes Updates and organizes the list of required site plan elements,coordinates submittal requirements with other parts of the UDO, and improvesclarity on what constitutes a complete application• Impact Provides more predictable and consistent expectations for site plansubmittals and reduces uncertainty for applicants and reviewersSection 14-303 Approval Authority• Original Identifies the official or body responsible for reviewing and approving siteplans, typically the Planning Director for qualifying administrative cases andpossibly the Planning Board or Board of Commissioners for certain larger or moresensitive projects• New UDO Specifies site plan approval authority in Section A3 and in the generaladministration provisions, clarifying which approvals are made administratively bystaff and which are linked to legislative or quasi-judicial decisions• Changes Aligns approval authority with the UDO’s overall decision-makingframework and uses consistent language about administrative, quasi-judicial, andlegislative actions• Impact Maintains site plan review as primarily an administrative process whileclarifying how it interacts with rezoning and special use approvalsSection 14-304 Procedures for Action on Site Plans• Original Outlines the procedural steps for reviewing and acting on site plans,including application intake, staff review, possible referral to boards, and timelinesfor decisions• New UDO Describes site plan procedures in Section A3, including filingrequirements, review steps, opportunities for revision, and the form of final action20• Changes Clarifies the sequence of review, connects site plan review to otherrequired approvals where applicable, and standardizes procedural terminologyacross different types of development approvals• Impact Makes the site plan process easier to follow and administer whilemaintaining the underlying requirement that qualifying projects receive site planapproval before permits are issuedSection 14-305 Modifications to Approved Site Plans• Original Provides a process for modifying approved site plans, distinguishingbetween minor changes that may be approved administratively and major changesthat require a new or amended approval• New UDO Addresses modifications to approved site plans in Section A3 andrelated administrative provisions, defining thresholds for when a change is treatedas a minor modification versus a substantive revision• Changes Clarifies how changes to an approved site plan are reviewed andincorporates clear standards for when a new application or hearing is required• Impact Supports flexibility in implementing approved projects while preservingoversight for significant changes that could affect compliance or impacts onneighboring propertiesSection 14-306 Expiration of Site Plan Approval• Original Establishes a time period within which an approved site plan must beimplemented, after which the approval expires if the project has not beencommenced or completed as required• New UDO Establishes expiration and extension provisions for site plans in SectionA3, specifying how long approvals remain valid and under what conditionsextensions may be granted• Changes Clarifies expiration and extension rules, aligns time periods with theUDO’s broader permit framework, and links expiration to the need to meet currentstandards if a project is delayed beyond the allowed period• Impact Ensures that long-delayed projects are reconsidered under currentregulations while still allowing reasonable time for implementationSection 14-307 Post-approval Compliance• Original Requires development to proceed in accordance with the approved siteplan and authorizes enforcement actions if the built project deviates from theapproved plan21• New UDO Continues this requirement in Section A3 and in the generalenforcement provisions, stating that development must conform to approved plansand that deviations are subject to corrective action or permit revocation• Changes Integrates post-approval compliance within the broader enforcementframework of Chapter A and clarifies the relationship between site plan conditionsand ongoing compliance• Impact Reinforces that site plan approval is binding on the manner in whichdevelopment occurs and supports consistent enforcement of approved plansSections 14-308 and Following Reserved or Summary• Original Reserve additional section numbers or provide brief summary language atthe end of Article V, with limited or no independent regulatory content beyond thecore site plan requirements• New UDO Does not carry forward reserved sections and incorporates anynecessary summary concepts into Section A3 and other related provisions• Changes Eliminates unused or duplicative sections and relies on the consolidatedsite plan chapter for all site plan-related standards and procedures• Impact Produces a more concise and coherent presentation of site planregulations without altering their substantive role in the development reviewprocessArticle VI Design StandardsSection 14-351 Intent Design Standards• Original States that the design standards in Article VI apply to development topromote safe, functional, and visually compatible sites, and to ensure coordinatedtreatment of parking, landscaping, lighting, access, and related features• New UDO States the intent of design and development standards in Chapter Cand, where relevant, in Chapter D for subdivision-related elements, identifyingthese standards as tools to ensure quality site design and compatibility acrossdifferent land uses• Changes Relocates the design-intent language from a standalone articleintroduction into the general provisions for development standards and coordinatesit with the structure of Chapters C and D• Impact Preserves the purpose of the design standards while integrating thatpurpose more directly into the chapters where specific standards appear22Section 14-352 Off-Street Parking and Loading• Original Establishes off-street parking and loading requirements, including ratiosby use, dimensional standards for spaces and aisles, and general layoutrequirements May address shared parking, loading space placement, and basicaccess considerations• New UDO Regulates parking and loading in Chapter C Parking and Loading, usingtables and cross-references to identify required parking for each use and settingstandards for layout, dimensions, and location of parking and loading areas• Changes Organizes parking and loading standards into a more comprehensive andtabular format, al