HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_02754. The creation of offset driveways and/or intersections is not permitted, unless no practical
alternative exists.
5. All driveway entrances with direct access onto a thoroughfare and which must have an
approved NCDOT driveway permit must be paved to NCDOT standards from the edge of the
existing roadway pavement to the existing right-of-way limit on the interior of the property.
E. Parking
1. All parking areas must be located in the rear and/or side yard and must be stubbed -out to
connected to adjacent parcels.
2. Cooperative parking as described in Section 10.E of the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance is
required where possible.
3.Large surface parking lots should be visually and functionally segmented into several smaller
lots. Of these smaller lots, each shall have no more than 36 cars. This can be done through tree
islands, etc.
4. Parking and interior driveways shall be designated in a way that will promote interconnectivity
with adjacent parcels through at least one stub on to provide for future non-residential
development.
F. Signs.
l .One monument sign per lot (or multi -tenant development) shall be allowed. The maximum height
of a monument sign shall be six (6) feet. The maximum area of all monument signs shall be thirty-
six (36) square feet unless a lower sign height and/or a smaller sign area is required for the
underlying zoning district. In such case, the more stringent height and/or size requirements shall
apply.
In the event that a parcel has frontage on more than one public road a monument sign shall be
permitted for each road frontage. The maximum area for each additional sign shall be thirty-six
(36) square feet. All additional signs shall meet the standards listed above concerning height and
underlying district requirements.
Furthermore, wall signage will be allowed and shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet.
Additional permanent on -premises signs shall be permitted for multiple establishments on a
single parcel in accordance with Section 11.19(B) of the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance.
2. All monument signs must be at least ten (10) feet from the right-of-way line.
3. All signs shall be constructed to the standards of Section 3108 of the North Carolina Building Code
and shall be tastefully done. They shall be maintained in safe condition, free from deterioration,
missing parts, and peeling paint.
4. Billboard signs, off -premise advertising signs, banners, temporary signs (including real estate
signs), portable signs, and moveable signs are prohibited. On premises real estate signs are permitted
G. Outdoor Lighting Standards.
L Designed, located and mounted at heights no greater than eighteen (18) feet above grade for non-
cut-offlights, or thirty-five (35) feet above grade for cut-off lights; and located ten (10) feet from all
property lines.
2. Shall not be located within any perimeter -landscaped areas except on pedestrian walkways.
3. Outdoor lighting shall not exceed 6 -foot-candles, measured at ground level at any point within the
property, and shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light (the bulb) is shielded and not
visible from adjacent roadways. All lighting shall be directed inward in such a manner so as not to
produce glare onto adjacent property and so that the primary cone of illumination does not extend
beyond the property lines.
H. Landscaping.
1.Any chain link or similar fencing visible from the street must be screened at least ninety (90)
percent opaque from the ground to a height of at least six (6) feet as per Section 12.1 of the Iredell
County Zoning Ordinance.
2.Commercial parking lots must be screened from the roadway at least ninety (90) percent opaque
from the ground to a height of at least four (4) feet as per Section 12.1. This provision may be
omitted if it is accomplished by #I above.