Unified Development Ordinance - Currituck County Government

Chapter 3: Zoning DistrictsSECTION 3.3: SPECIAL BASE ZONING DISTRICTSSubsection 3.3.2: Resource Conservation (RC) District3.3.2. Resource Conservation (RC) DistrictRCR E S O U R C EC O N S E R V A T I O ND I S T R I C TA. DISTRICT PURPOSE B. LOT PATTERNSThe Resource Conservation (RC) district is established to preserve andprotect identifiable natural resources and areas of environmental concernon public or semi-public lands from incompatible development. Thedistrict is intended to protect swamps, wetlands, and riparian corridorsfrom erosion and sedimentation; retain natural heritage areas and protecttheir environmentally-sensitive character; preserve and protect habitatsfor species of concern; preserve and protect sand dunes, maritime forest,and near-shore underwater habitat from intrusion by development;protect archeological resources from disturbance; and preserve andmaintain the aesthetic qualities and appearance of the county. The districtallows low-impact recreational facilities (trails, boardwalks, docks, boatlaunches), accessways, utilities, erosion control features, and public parks.The district does not permit residential or commercial development,marinas, or on-site wastewater treatment.C. LOT CONFIGURATIONCURRITUCK COUNTY, NC UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE3.6