Unified Development Ordinance - Currituck County Government

Chapter 2: AdministrationSECTION 2.4: SPECIFIC REVIEW PROCEDURESSubsection 2.4.13: Clear-Cutting Permit2.4.13. Clear-Cutting PermitPre-applicationConference(optional)SubmitApplicationDetermination ofCompletenessStaff Report(optional)Planning DirectorDecisionNotice ofDecisionClear-CuttingPermitA. PurposeThis section is intended to ensure that development and clear-cutting activities complywith the tree protection standards in this Ordinance.B. Applicability(1) In GeneralExcept for development exempted in accordance with sub-section (2) below, aclear-cutting permit is required before any clear-cutting or significant landdisturbingactivities. For the purposes of this sub-section, “significant landdisturbingactivities” shall include but not be limited to deposition or removalof fill, grading or grubbing of a site, or trenching.(2) ExemptionsThe following activities are exempt from the requirements of this section:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)The removal of dead or naturally fallen trees;The removal of diseased trees posing a threat to adjacent trees;The selective and limited removal of trees or vegetation necessary toobtain clear visibility within sight distance triangles;Removal of trees on developed single-family residential lots or lotswithin a single-family residential subdivision platted prior to January 1,2013;Land-disturbing activities and tree removal in accordance with a siteplan, preliminary plat, or building permit approved after January 1,2013;Removal of trees as necessary to maintain safe operations at theCurrituck County Airport;Land-disturbing activities and tree removal on unbuildable lands;The removal of vegetation by public or private agencies within thelines of any right-of-way, easement, or other county-owned lands asmay be necessary to ensure public safety; andLand disturbing activities undertaken on land under agricultural,horticultural, or forest production and taxed at present-use value inaccordance with Sections 105-277.2 through 277.7 of the NorthCarolina General Statutes.C. Clear-Cutting Permit Procedure(1) Pre-Application ConferenceOptional (see Section 2.3.2).(2) Community MeetingNot applicable.(3) Application Submittal and AcceptanceApplicable (see Section 2.3.4).CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE2.60