New Harbor Commercial Zone (NHC Zone)
§ 312 New Harbor Commercial Zone (NHC Zone)
[Ord. of 8-17-2011]
A. Purpose. The New Harbor Commercial Zone (NHC Zone) is primarily for marine-related uses and services, including recreational and boating facilities. The Zone is designed to allow these uses while providing protection necessitated by the area's high degree of natural vulnerability and its proximity to an important Island aquifer.
B. Residential Density. Minimum developable land area required for each dwelling unit, 20,000 square feet. (See § 202, Definitions, "Developable Land")
C. Dimensional Standards. [Amended 7-15-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-05]
| Minimum Lot Area |
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| With Public Sewer | 20,000 square feet | ||
| Without Public Sewer | 40,000 | ||
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 150 feet | ||
| Minimum Setbacks |
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| Front, adjacent to Main road | 25 feet | ||
| Front, all others | 35 feet | ||
| Side | 25 feet | ||
| Rear | 25 feet | ||
| Minimum Setbacks Accessory Structures and Uses |
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| Front, adjacent to Main road | 25 feet | ||
| Front, all others | 35 feet | ||
| Side | 25 feet | ||
| Rear | 25 feet | ||
| Maximum Lot Building Coverage | 20% | ||
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 35% | ||
| Maximum Height* |
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| Main Structure | 30 feet | ||
| Accessory Structure | 25 feet | ||
| Maximum Bulk | No single structure shall exceed 8,000 square feet. Accessory buildings shall be smaller than principal structures. | ||
| * | The maximum height for any structure located in a special flood hazard area, as shown on official FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, shall be 23 feet. The maximum height for any accessory structure located in a special flood hazard area, as shown on official FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, shall be no higher than 80% of the height of the main structure. |
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D. Permitted Uses. [Amended June 21, 2000; May 23, 2001; June 19,2002; July 6, 2009; November 5, 2012 by Ord. No. 2012-2009; 5-3-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01; 3-5-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-02; 1-8-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-01; 3-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-09]
| Accessory Dwelling Units (Subject to § 513) |
| Accessory Residential Structures (See § 511, Accessory Residential Structure) |
| Accessory Uses/Gaming devices and table games (See § 516 Gaming Devices and Table Games) |
| Accessory Use/Home Occupations |
| Commercial Fishing |
| Commercial/Residential Mixed Use (See 411, Commercial/Residential Mixed Use) |
| Community Residences |
| Family Day Care Homes |
| Farming |
| Professional and Business Services |
| Rental Rooms (See § 509, Rental Rooms) |
| Restaurants |
| Retail Trade |
| Single Family Dwelling Units |
| WECS subject to 508 |
| Physical fitness classes/yoga classes |
E. Uses Allowed by Special Use Permit (See Article 4). [Amended May 23, 2001; December 6, 2004; July 2, 2007; December 16, 2009; 1-8-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-01; 3-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-09]
| Accessory Dwelling Units (See § 513) |
| Affordable Housing |
| Assembly Halls |
| Multi-Family Development |
| Bicycle Rental (See § 412, Bicycle Rental) |
| Commercial Radio and Television Stations (See § 417, Utility Facilities) |
| Day Care Center |
| Secondary Dwelling Development (See § 403, Secondary Dwelling Development) |
| Government Facilities |
| Hotels (See § 407, Hotels) |
| Inns (See § 408, Inns) |
| Light Assembly |
| Parking Lot (See § 420, Parking Lots) |
| Public Works Facilities |
| Recreational Facilities: Except Miniature Golf (See § 410, Recreational Facilities) |
| Religious Facility |
| Theaters |
| Utility Facilities (See § 417, Utility Facilities) |
| Warehouse and Storage Facilities (See § 416, Warehouse and Storage Facilities) |
| Waterfront Uses (See Sections 318, Waterfront Overlay 415, Waterfront Uses) |
| WECS subject to § 508 |
F. Uses Allowed Only As Land Development Projects.
Flexible Design Residential Development (See § 402, Flexible Design Residential Development)