Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Applies to development projects including single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. attached or multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. residential, commercial, manufacturing, industrial, marinas, educational/religious institutions, and projects requiring off-site improvements.
Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Landscaping & trees
- Landscaping required at entrances and public areas
Landscaping shall be provided at site entrances, in public areas, adjacent to buildings, and in required bufferyards.
Other
- Preserve 100-year floodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions.
Land located in the 100-year floodplain as designated by the Surry County Floodplain (FP) District
- Preserve historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. structures
Historically significant structures and sites, as listed on federal, state, or county lists of historic places.
- Preserve significant trees8 in
Existing trees eight inches or more in diameter measured at breast height (four and one-half feet from ground level) shall be given high priority in determining the location of open space, structures, underground utilities, walks, and paved areas.
- Preserve steep slopes over 30%30 pct
Steep slopes in excess of 30 percent unless development is demonstrated to be the only effective way to maintain or improve slope stability
- Preserve tidal and non-tidal wetlands
Tidal and non-tidal wetlands, tributary streams (perennial), and tidal shorelines
From the ordinance
The provisions contained in this section apply to the following types of development projects: A. Any single-family attached or multi-family residential development; B. Commercial, manufacturing or industrial structures or uses; C. Commercial marinas...