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Town of Port Royal,

South Carolina

Prepared By:

Brian D. Herrmann

LEED AP; CNU-A

Sustainable Planning,

Coding, and Design

The Port

Royal Code

Acknowledgements

The Port Royal Code

The Port Royal Code A Town-Wide Form-Based Zoning Ordinance

Prepared For The Town of Port Royal

Prepared By Opticos Design, Inc Berkeley, California

Brian D. Herrmann, Leed AP, CNU-A Beaufort, South Carolina

Linda Bridges, Planning Administrator Town of Port Royal

Port Royal Town Council Port Royal Town Staff

Samuel E Murray, Mayor Van Willis, Town Manager Vernon DeLoach, Mayor Tempore Linda Bridges, Planning Administrator Mary Beth Gray-Heyward Tom Klein Cooter Ramsey, Town Architect Joe Lee Tony Maglione, Town Engineer

Metropolitan Planning Commission Code Advisory Review Team Joe DeVito, Chairman - Town of Port Royal Judy Alling – Historic Preservation Commission Jim Crower – Town of Port Royal Reed Armstrong – S.C. Coastal Conservation League Jennifer Bihl – Beaufort County Jim Crower – Metropolitan Planning Commission Bill Harris – City of Beaufort John Ellerbe – Design Review Board Alice Howard – City of Beaufort Lee Helena – Design Review Board Bob Semmler – Beaufort County Mary Klein – Historic Preservation Commission

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Page #

Introduction I-1

Quick Code Guide: Building-Scaled Projects I-2

Quick Code Guide: Community-Scaled Projects I-3

I.10 Background I-5

I.20 Form-Based Codes I-5

I.30 The Rural-to-Urban Transect I-5

I.40 Pedestrian Sheds I-7

I.50 Conclusion I-7

I.60 How to Use the Development Code I-8

Article 1: General Provisions I-i

Division 1.1: Short Title, Authority, and References to State Statues 1-1

1.1.10 Short Title 1-1

1.1.20 Authority 1-1

1.1.30 Reference to South Carolina Statutes 1-1

Division 1.2: Purpose and Intent 1-3

1.2.10 General 1-3

Division 1.3: Applicability and Jurisdiction 1-5

1.3.10 Jurisdiction 1-5

1.3.20 Minimum Requirements 1-5

1.3.30 Rules of Interpretation 1-5

1.3.40 Use of Land or Structures 1-6

1.3.50 Conflicting Provisions 1-7

Division 1.4: Relationship to the Comp Plan, Laws, and Restrictive Covenants 1-9

1.4.10 Comprehensive Plan 1-9

1.4.20 In Accordance with the Town of Port Royal Comprehensive Plan 1-9

Division 1.5: Official Zoning Map 1-13

1.5.10 Establishment and Maintenance 1-13

1.5.20 Changes 1-13

1.5.30 Interpretation 1-13

Division 1.6: Transitional Provisions 1-15

1.6.10 Effective Date 1-15

1.6.20 Complete Applications 1-15

1.6.30 Development Subject to a PUD and Development Agreement 1-15

1.6.40 Other Approved Development Permits and Approvals 1-16

Division 1.7: Severability 1-17

1.7.10 Severability 1-17

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Article 2: General to Community Design 2-i

Division 2.1: Overview 2-1

2.1.10 Purpose and Intent 2-1

2.1.20 Applicability 2-1

Division 2.2: General to All Development 2-3

2.2.10 Purpose 2-3


2.2.30 Thoroughfare Network 2-3

2.2.40 Thoroughfare Design 2-4

2.2.50 Thoroughfare Connectivity 2-4

2.2.60 Pedestrian Walkways 2-5

2.2.70 Blocks 2-6

2.2.80 Lots 2-7

2.2.90 Access Management 2-9

2.2.100 Multi-building Development 2-10

2.2.110 Civic Space Set-Asides 2-11

Division 2.3: Thoroughfare Standards 2-13

2.3.10 Purpose 2-13


2.3.30 Pre-approved and Permitted Thoroughfares 2-13

2.3.40 Thoroughfare Design 2-14

2.3.50 Movement Types and Design Speed 2-15

2.3.60 Intersections 2-16

2.3.70 Public Frontages 2-16

2.3.80 Thoroughfare Assemblies 2-18

2.3.90 Thoroughfare Formulas and Components 2-26

Division 2.4: Civic Space Types 2-41

2.4.10 Purpose 2-41


2.4.30 Civic Space Types 2-41

2.4.40 Design of Civic Spaces 2-47

2.4.50 Set Aside Requirement 2-47

2.4.60 Ownership of Set-Asides 2-48

2.4.70 Maintenance of Set-Asides 2-49

Division 2.5: Specific to Subdivision 2-51



2.5.30 General Review Standards 2-52

2.5.40 Service Standards 2-52

2.5.50 Survey and Engineering 2-53

2.5.60 Improvement Guarantees 2-53

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2.5.70 Thoroughfare Drawing and Construction Specifications 2-54

2.6.80 Traffic Impact Analysis 2-54

Article 3: Specific to Zones 3-i

Division 3.1: Establishment and Designation of Zones 3-1

3.1.10 Purpose 3-1

3.1.20 Establishment of Zones 3-1

3.1.30 Transect Zones 3-1

3.1.40 Overlay Zones 3-1

3.1.50 How Building Height is Measured 3-1

Division 3.2: Transect Zones 3-3

3.2.10 Purpose 3-3


3.2.30 T1 Natural Preserve (T1) Standards 3-5

3.2.40 T3 Edge (T3E) Standards 3-7

3.2.50 T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood (T3SN) Standards 3-11

3.2.60 T3 Neighborhood (T3N) Standards 3-15

3.2.70 T4 Neighborhood Center (T4NC) Standards 3-19

3.2.80 T4 Urban Center (T4UC) Standards 3-23

3.2.90 T5 Main Street (T5MS) Standards 3-27

Division 3.3: Overlay Zones 3-31

3.3.10 Purpose 3-31


3.3.30 Military Overlay (MO) Zone Standards 3-33

3.3.40 MCAS Airport Overlay (MCAS-AO) Zone Standards 3-35

3.3.50 Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) Zone Standards 3-39

3.3.60 Mobile Homes on Individual Lots Overlay (MHO) Zone Standards 3-49

Article 4: Specific to Use 4-i

Division 4.1: Principal Uses Allowed in Each Zone 4-1

4.1.10 Purpose 4-1


4.1.30 Principal Use Table 4-3

4.1.40 Principal Use Definitions 4-7

Division 4.2: Conditional Use Regulations 4-15

4.2.10 Residential Uses 4-15

4.2.20 Offices and Services 4-18

4.2.30 Retail and Restaurant – Additional Use Standards 4-23

4.2.40 Recreation, Education, Safety, Public Assembly 4-26

4.2.50 Transportation, Communications, Infrastructure 4-26

4.2.60 Infrastructure 4-28

4.2.70 Diagrams Specific to Use 4-30

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Division 4.3: Accessory Uses and Structures 4-33

4.3.10 Purpose 4-33

4.3.20 General Standards and Limitations 4-33

4.3.30 Conditions Applicable to All Accessory Uses and Structures 4-34

4.3.40 Uses Customarily Accessory to Residential Dwellings 4-34

4.3.50 Uses Customarily Accessory to Retail and Service Functions, Offices Recreational 4-36

Entertainment Facilities, and Industry

4.3.60 Uses Customarily Accessory to Residential Dwellings and Non-Residential Facilities 4-38

4.3.70 Uses Customarily Accessory to Public Buildings and Public Functions 4-41

Division 4.4: Temporary Uses and Structures 4-43

4.4.10 Purpose 4-43

4.4.20 Table of Allowed Temporary Uses and Structures 4-43

4.4.30 Prohibited Temporary Uses 4-44

4.4.40 Temporary Use Permit 4-44

4.4.50 General Standards for all Temporary Uses, Structures, or Special Events 4-44

4.4.60 Temporary Offices and Classrooms 4-45

4.4.70 Real Estate Sales Office and Model Sales Home 4-46

4.4.80 Temporary Storage in a Portable Shipping Container 4-47

4.4.90 Seasonal Sales 4-47

4.4.100 Sidewalk and Parking Lot Sales 4-47

4.4.110 Roadside Stands and Farmers’ Markets 4-48

Article 5: Supplemental to Zones 5-i

Division 5.1: Traditional Building Types 5.1

5.1.10 Purpose 5-1


5.1.30 Building Types Overview 5-1

5.1.40 Carriage House 5-4

5.1.50 Detached House – Large 5-6

5.1.60 Detached House – Medium 5-8

5.1.70 Detached House – Compact 5-10

5.1.80 Cottage Court 5-12

5.1.90 Duplex 5-14

5.1.100 Townhouse 5-16

5.1.110 Mansion Apartment 5-18

5.1.120 Apartment House 5-20

5.1.130 Flex Building 5-22

5.1.140 Main Street Mixed-Use 5-24

Division 5.2: Exceptional Building Types 5-27

5.2.10 Purpose 5-27


5.2.30 Landmark Buildings 5-28

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5.2.40 Gas Station 5-32

5.2.50 Large Footprint Building 5-35

Division 5.3: Private Frontage Standards 5-39

5.3.10 Purpose 5-39


5.3.30 Private Frontages Overview 5-39

5.3.40 Common Yard 5-42

5.3.50 Porch: Projecting 5-43

5.3.60 Porch: Engaged 5-44

5.3.70 Stoop 5-45

5.3.80 Forecourt 5-46

5.3.90 Dooryard 5-47

5.3.100 Shop Front 5-48

5.3.110 Terrace 5-49

5.3.120 Gallery 5-51

5.3.130 Arcade 5-52

Division 5.4: Architectural Standards and Guidelines 5-53

5.4.10 Purpose 5-53


5.4.30 General Architectural Standards 5-53

5.4.40 Architectural Expression and Formality 5-54

Division 5.5: Fences and Walls 5-87

5.5.10 Purpose 5-87


5.5.30 Requirements for Fences and Walls 5-87

5.5.40 Fence and Wall Design 5-88

Division 5.6: Off-Street Parking 5-91

5.6.10 Purpose 5-91


5.6.30 Number of Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces Required 5-91

5.6.40 Parking Spaces, Lot Design, and Layout 5-94

5.6.50 Bicycle Parking 5-96

5.6.60 Loading and Service Areas 5-97

Division 5.7: Landscaping and Screening 5-1



5.7.30 General Landscape Design 5-100

5.7.40 Private Frontage Planting Requirement 5-103

5.7.50 Parking Area Landscaping 5-104

5.7.60 Screening 5-106

5.7.70 Landscape Construction and Maintenance Standards 5-107

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Division 5.8: Exterior Lighting 5-109



5.8.30 Design Standards for Exterior Lighting 5-109

Division 5.9: Sign Standards 5-113

5.9.10 Purpose and Applicability 5-113

5.9.20 Signs Exempt From a Sign Permit 5-113

5.9.30 Prohibited Signs 5-114

5.9.40 General Sign Requirements 5-116

5.9.50 Selecting Sign Types for Buildings, Businesses and Communities 5-119

5.9.60 Awning / Canopy-Sign Type 5-122

5.9.70 Landscape Wall Sign Type 5-123

5.9.80 Marquee Sign Type 5-124

5.9.90 Freestanding Sign Type 5-125

5.9.100 Projecting Sign Type 5-126

5.9.110 Sidewalk Sign Type 5-127

5.9.120 Suspended Sign Type 5-128

5.9.130 Wall Sign Type 5-129

5.9.140 Wall Mural Sign Type 5-130

5.9.150 Window Sign Type 5-131

5.9.160 Yard Sign Type 5-132

5.9.170 Temporary Signs 5-133

5.9.180 Sign Maintenance and Enforcement 5-134

Division 5.10: Resource Protection Standards 5-135



5.10.30 Tidal Wetlands 5-135

5.10.40 River Buffer and Setback 5-138

5.10.50 Flood Hazard Area 5-139

Division 5.11: Stormwater Standards 5-141

5.11.10 Purpose 5-141


5.11.30 Stormwater Standards 5-143

5.11.40 Planning for Stormwater 5-143

Article 6: Nonconformities 6-i

Division 6.1: Nonconforming Uses 6-1

6.1.10 Intent 6-1

6.1.20 Continuing Existing Uses 6-2

6.1.30 Change of Use 6-1

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6.1.40 Abandonment of Use 6-1

6.1.50 Extensions 6-2

6.1.60 Illegal Use 6-2

Division 6.2: Nonconforming Structures 6-3

6.2.10 Intent 6-3

6.2.20 Repairs, Alterations, and Maintenance 6-3

6.2.30 Restoration of Damaged Structures 6-3

6.2.40 Reconstruction 6-3

6.2.50 Extensions 6-4

Division 6.3: Nonconforming Lots of Record 6-5

6.3.10 Nonconforming Lots of Record 6-5

Division 6.4: Nonconforming Signs 6-7

6.4.10 Nonconforming Signs 6-7

Article 7: Enforcement 7-i

Division 7.1: Compliance Required 7-1

7.1.10 Compliance Required 7-1

7.1.20 Violations Generally 7-1

7.1.30 Specific Violations 7-1

Division 7.2: Procedures 7-3

7.2.10 Responsibility for Enforcement 7-3

7.2.20 Complaints Regarding Violations 7-3

7.2.30 Inspections to Ensure Compliance 7-3

7.2.40 Notice of Violation 7-3

7.2.50 Failure to Correct Violation 7-4

7.2.60 Costs 7-4

7.2.70 Repeat Violations 7-5

Division 7.3: Remedies and Penalties 7-7

7.3.10 General 7-7

7.3.20 Other Remedies and Penalties 7-7

7.3.30 Private Civil Relief 7-8

7.3.40 Remedies Cumulative 7-8

Article 8: Procedures 8-i

Division 8.1: Approval Procedures 8-1

8.1.10 Conformity with Development Code 8-1

8.1.20 Pre-application Conference 8-1

8.1.30 Application Forms and Fees 8-2

8.1.40 Application Deadline 8-2

8.1.50 Complete Application Required 8-2

8.1.60 Concurrent Processing 8-2

8.1.70 Summary of Notice Required 8-3

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8.1.80 Public Notice Requirements 8-3

8.1.90 Public Hearing Procedures 8-4

8.1.100 Procedures and Findings Following a Public Hearing 8-4

8.1.110 Written Notice of Final Decision 8-4

8.1.120 Time Limits for Re-submission of Applications 8-4

8.1.130 Expiration of Permits and Approvals 8-5

8.1.140 Written Interpretation 8-6

Division 8.2: Permits and Certificates 8-9

8.2.10 Building Permit 8-9

8.2.20 Certificate of Occupancy 8-9

8.2.30 Certificate of Compliance 8-10

8.2.40 Sign Permit 8-10

8.2.50 Special Exception Permit 8-11

8.2.60 Development Design Review 8-12

8.2.70 Certificate of Appropriateness 8-14

Division 8.3: Site Development Plan Review 8-15


8.3.20 Exempt from Site Development Plan review 8-15

8.3.30 Review and Action by the Administrator 8-15

8.3.40 Site Development Plan Review Standards 8-16

8.3.50 Expiration of Site Development Plan Approval 8-16

8.3.60 Appeals 8-16

Division 8.4: Subdivision Review 8-17

8.4.10 Purpose 8-17


8.4.30 Unlawful to Record Plat without Town Approval 8-17

8.4.40 Delegation of Authority 8-17

8.4.50 Definition of Minor and Major Subdivision 8-17

8.4.60 Subdivision Review Standards 8-18

8.4.70 Minor Subdivision Plat Requirements 8-18

8.4.80 Major Subdivision Plat Requirements 8-18

8.4.90 Appeal 8-20

8.4.100 Expiration of Approval 8-20

Division 8.5: Administrative Appeals 8-21


8.5.20 Effect of Appeal 8-21

8.5.30 Application 8-21

8.5.40 Hearing 8-21

8.5.50 Action by Zoning Board of Appeals 8-22

8.5.60 Findings of Fact 8-22

8.5.70 Contempt: Penalty 8-22

8.5.80 Appeal to Circuit Court 8-22

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8.5.90 Appeal to Supreme Court 8.23

Division 8.6: Relief 8-25

8.6.10 Administrative Adjustments 8-25

8.6.20 Variance Permit 8-28

Division 8.7: Amendments 8-31

8.7.10 Text Amendment 8-31

8.7.20 Zoning Map Amendment 8-32

Division 8.8: Summary of Development Review Procedures 8-36

8.8.10 Summary Table of Review Authority 8-36

Article 9: Development Review Bodies 9-i

Division 9.1: Administrative Bodies and Staff 9-1

9.1.10 Town Council 9-1

9.1.20 Planning Commission 9-1

9.1.30 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA) 9-4

9.1.40 Building Official 9-6

9.1.50 Administration 9-6

9.1.60 Technical Review Committee 9-7

9.1.70 Historic Preservation Commission 9-7

9.1.80 Design Review Board (DRB) 9-7

Article 10: Definitions 10-i

Division 10.1: Definitions 10-1

10.1.10 Specialized Terms and Phrases 10-1

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