Appendix 708. General Residential "n" District (GR ).

The General Residential "n" (GRn) District is intended to provide opportunities for low, medium and high density residential developments in locations consistent with the 1999 Future Land Use Plan (Attachment 1 to Ordinance No. 46-08) and the goals and objectives of the 1999 Horry County Comprehensive Plan. With adoption of the Envision 2025 Comprehensive Plan, only those lands currently zoned GRn may follow these provisions.

708.1 Reserved.

(Ord. No. 46-08, § 1, 4-22-08)

708.2 General Provisions.

(A)

Location . A GRn District may be permitted throughout the zoned portion of the county provided it meets the standards established herein.

(B)

Permitted Uses . The following uses shall be permitted subject to any requirement contained herein:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings, except mobile homes;

2.

Duplex dwellings;

3.

Semi-detached dwellings;

4.

Patio homes;

5.

Quadruplexes;

6.

Townhomes;

7.

Multi-family dwellings;

8.

Reserved.

9.

In-Common developments incorporating any of the above uses;

10.

Golf courses, provided the areas designated for golf courses shall not be used to calculate densities or impervious surface ratios;

11.

Accessory uses; and

12.

Churches, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship subject to the provisions of Article 12.

(B.1)

Accessory living quarters in conformance with the requirements of Article V, Section 509.

(Ord. No. 26-01, § 1, 3-20-01; Ord. No. 21-08, § 1, 2-19-08; Ord. No. 35-18, § 15, 5-1-18)

(C)

Special Exceptions. Owing to their potential negative impact on the community, the following use may be approved as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeal:

1.

Offices subject to the following conditions:

a.

That the special exception complies with all applicable development standards.

b.

That the special exception will be in substantial harmony with the area in which it is to be located.

c.

That the special exception will not be injurious to adjoining property.

d.

That the special exception will contribute to the economic vitality and promote the general welfare of the community.

e.

That the special exception will not discourage or negate the use of surrounding property for use(s) permitted by right.

f.

In granting a special exception, the Board of Zoning Appeals may impose such reasonable and additional stipulations, conditions, or safeguards as, in its judgement, will enhance the siting of the proposed special exception.

2.

Bed and breakfast establishments (B&Bs) subject to the following conditions:

a.

That the special exception complies with all applicable development standards.

b.

That the special exception will be in substantial harmony with the area in which it is to be located.

c.

That the special exception will not be injurious to adjoining property.

d.

That the special exception will contribute to the economic vitality and promote the general welfare of the community.

e.

That the special exception will not discourage or negate the use of surrounding property for uses(s) permitted by right.

f.

In granting a special exception, the board of zoning appeals may impose such reasonable and additional stipulations, conditions, or safeguards as, in its judgement, will enhance the siting of the proposed special exception.

(D)

Dimensional Standards. The following dimensional standards shall apply to permitted uses:

Table 1: GR _n District Yard and Height Standards

Use	Setbacks				Maximum Height
	Front	Side	Rear	Corner
Single-family and duplex dwellings, patio homes, quadruplex, semi-detached, townhomes	25'	10' 1,2	15'	15'	35'
Multi-family	30'	20'	25'	30'	Low Density: 45' Medium Density: 65' High Density: 120'
Notes: 1. A minimum 20' building separation shall be maintained between individual buildings. 2. No side yard setback is required where common walls are located.

 

(E)

Reserved.

(F)

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 138-04, § 2(Att. 1), 2-1-05; Ord. No. 78-17, § 3, 9-19-17)

708.3 Specific Development Standards. The Horry County Comprehensive Plan has established three (3) types of character districts wedges, corridors, and centers. These districts are shown on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The standards enumerated below establish the criteria by which a request to rezone property to GR _n will be evaluated. The standards follow the generally accepted densities associated with each character district and have been designed to further implement the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. Requests to establish projects in any character district that is not consistent with the accepted densities may not receive support for approval.

(A)

Low Density Development Requirements. Low-density GR _n areas are classified as wedge character districts. Development density in wedge character districts may be three (3) or fewer units per acre. Lot or unit area requirements shall adhere to the standards shown in Table 2.

(B)

Medium Density Development Standards. Medium density GR _n areas are classified as corridor character districts. Corridor character districts are comprised of rural and urban corridors. Rural corridor follow major arterials in portions of the county that have not experienced significant development pressures and are generally located west of the Intracoastal Waterway. Urban corridors follow major arterials in portions of the county that have experienced significant development and are generally located east of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Development density in rural and urban corridors may be between four (4) and seven (7) units per acre. Lot or unit area requirements shall adhere to the standards shown in Table 2.

(C)

High Density Development Standards. High-density GR _n areas are classified as center character districts. Center character districts are comprised of three (3) types of nodes: townships, villages and hamlets. These nodes are further broken into core, transition and secondary areas. Nodes are generally located at major intersections or crossroads throughout the county. Assignment of the node classification is based upon the location of the intersection or crossroad in relation to surrounding development or anticipated development.

Development densities within center character districts may range from eight (8) or more units per acre. Lot or unit area requirements shall adhere to the standards shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Lot Area Requirements

			Requirements (in square feet) per unit:
Development District	Maximum Density	Maximum Lot Coverage	Single- family	Duplex	Semi- detached*	Patio Home	Townhome, Quadraplex or Multi-family
Low Density:
Wedge Character District	3 du/ac	30%	14,520	12,000	6,000	6,000	2 acres
Medium Density:
Rural Corridor	5 du/ac	50%	8,500	9,000	4,500	4,500	2 acres
Urban Corridor	7 du/ac	50%	8,500	9,000	4,500	4,500	2 acres
High Density:
Hamlet Center  District
Core area:	10 du/ac
Single, duplex,   semi-detached		60%	5,500	5,000	2,500	2,500
Townhome,   multi-family		75%					1 acre
Secondary area:	< 8 du/ac
Single, duplex,   semi-detached		60%	5,500	5,000	2,500	2,500
Townhome,   multi-family		75%					1 acre
Village Center District:
Core area:	15
Single, duplex,   semi-detached		60%	5,500	5,000	2,500	2,500
Townhome,   multi-family		75%					1 acre
Secondary area:	< 10 du/ac
Single, duplex,   semi-detached		60%	5,500	5,000	2,500	2,500
Townhome,   multi-family		75%					1 acre
Township Center District:
Core area:	> 20
Single, duplex,   semi-detached		60%	5,500	5,000	2,500	2,500
Townhome,   multi-family		75%					1 acre
Transition area:	15—19
Single, duplex,   semi-detached		60%	5,500	5,000	2,500	2,500	1 acre
Townhome,   multi-family		75%					1 acre
Secondary area:	< 14
Single, duplex,   semi-detached		60%	5,500	5,000	2,500	2,500
Townhome,   multi-family		75%					1 acre

 

(Ord. No. 49-00, § 1, 5-16-00; Ord. No. 26-01, § 1, 3-20-01; Ord. No. 87-01, § 1, 7-10-01; Ord. No. 18-06, § 1, 5-2-06; Ord. No. 78-17, § 3, 9-19-17)