More information about Development proposal for Rochelle & Evans land parcel

The proposal is requesting the area be rezoned from R40 to R8. The zoning information can be viewed on the Town's website at: http://www.townofcary.org/depts/dsdept/P&Z/ldo/ldotext.htm.  The relevant text is included below.

4.2.2 Residential and Non-Residential Zoning Districts

The specific purposes of the general use zoning districts are set forth below, along with any

district-specific provisions that may apply. The allowed uses and use specific-standards for each

of the districts are set forth in Chapter 5. All uses shall comply with the general dimensional

standards set forth in Chapter 6. In cases where the Cluster development option is utilized, the

minimum lot size listed for a district may be reduced to 6,000 square feet per lot, but the

maximum density figure must be maintained (see Section 8.3).

4.2.2(A) R-80: Residential District

The R-80 district is established to ensure the protection of open space and to promote very lowdensity

residential development that is compatible with watersheds and other environmentally

sensitive areas, subject to appropriate standards. The district also can serve as an appropriate

buffer between natural resources and water supply reservoirs and more developed areas. The

minimum lot area is 80,000 square feet, and the maximum density allowed is 0.54 units per acre.

4.2.2(B) R-40: Residential District

The R-40 district is established to accommodate large-lot residential uses and development

compatible with the natural landscape. The minimum lot area is 40,000 square feet, and the

maximum density allowed is 1.08 units per acre. The R-40 district can accommodate

development on wells and/or septic tanks; but lots within new subdivisions in this district are

required to connect to public water and sewer.

4.2.2(C) R-20: Residential District

The R-20 district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for low-density

residential purposes. All development in the R-20 district shall be required to utilize public

utilities. The minimum lot area is 20,000 square feet, and the maximum density allowed is 2.17

units per acre.

4.2.2(D) R-12: Residential District

The R-12 district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single-family

dwellings. The regulations of this district are intended to discourage any use that would

substantially interfere with the development of single-family dwellings and that would be

detrimental to the quiet residential nature of the district. The minimum lot area is 12,000 square

feet, and the maximum density allowed is 3.63 units per acre.

4.2.2(E) R-8: Residential District

The R-8 district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single-family

dwellings. The regulations for this district are intended to discourage any use that would

substantially interfere with the development, use, and enjoyment of single-family dwellings or that

would be detrimental to the quiet residential character of the district. The regulations of this

district also are designed to encourage the wise use of land and natural resources, with the aim

of reducing sprawl and the costly provision of infrastructure to serve dispersed development. The

minimum lot area is 8,000 square feet, and the maximum density allowed is 5.44 units per acre.