Unified Development Ordinance - Currituck County Government

Chapter 3: Zoning DistrictsSECTION 3.4: RESIDENTIAL BASE ZONING DISTRICTSSubsection 3.4.1: General Purposes3.4. RESIDENTIAL BASE ZONING DISTRICTS3.4.1. General PurposesThe residential base zoning districts established in this section are intended to provide acomfortable, healthy, safe, and pleasant environment in which to live and recreate. Morespecifically, they are intended to:A. Provide appropriately located lands for residential development that are consistentwith the goals, objectives, and policies of the Land Use Plan and applicable small areaplans;B. Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and recreational and open space areas for eachdwelling, and protect residents from the negative effects of noise, excessive populationdensity, traffic congestion, flooding, and other significant adverse environmentalimpacts;C. Protect residential areas from fires, explosions, toxic fumes and substances, and otherpublic safety hazards;D. Provide for residential housing choice, affordability, and diversity with varying housingdensities, types, and designs, including accessory dwelling units;E. Provide for safe and efficient vehicular access and circulation and promote bicycle-,andpedestrian-friendly neighborhoods;F. Provide for public services and facilities needed to serve residential areas andaccommodate public and semi-public land uses that complement residentialdevelopment or require a residential environment while protecting residential areasfrom incompatible nonresidential development;G. Create neighborhoods and preserve existing community character whileaccommodating new development and redevelopment consistent with the county’sgoals and objectives; andH. Preserve the unique character and historic resources of the traditional neighborhoodsand the community.CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE3.10