2025-08-04 Ordinance Correcting Cross-Reference and other Errors in the Planning OrdinanceAn Ordinance Correcting Cross-Reference and other Errors in the Planning Ordinance
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners the
following:
Section 1. In Section 30-13(B)(l)(a): Article XIV, Section 157-3, Board of
Adjustment Public Hearing, is the correct reference not Article XIV, Section 143-2.
Section 2. In Section 30-13(B)(l)(c): Article XIV, Section 157, Zoning Variances, is
the correct reference not Article XIV, Section 142-1.
Section 3. In Section 30-13(B)(l)(d): Article XIV, Section 157, Zoning Variances, is
the correct reference not Article XIV, Section 142.
Section 4. In Section 30-13(B)(l)(e): Article XIV, Section 159-4e, is the correct
reference not Article XIV, Section 144.
Section 5. In Section 81-2.1.22, Screening and Fencing has a reference to Section 75
and the ordinance does not have a Section 75. Change reference to Section 72.
Section 6. In Appendix B, Definition of"Board of Adjustment," rewrite the definition
to read as follows: "A quasi-judicial body appointed by the County Commissioners to perform the
duties described in Section 144."
Section 7. In Appendix B, Definition of "Family Care Home" includes reference to
General Statutes that has been moved. Amend the G.S. reference to read § 160D-907.
Section 8. In Appendix B, Definition of "nonconforming building" includes reference
to the Section 75. Change reference to Section 72.
Section 9. In Appendix B, Definition of "Planning Board," rewrite the definition to
read as follows: "A body appointed by the County Commissioners to perform the duties described
in Section 143.
Section 10. In Appendix B, Definition of "temporary sign" included duplicated
language. Delete "the message display but."
Section 11. In Appendix C, Notes to the permitted use table, replace references to
Section 75 in Note 2 to Sections 72 and 73 and replace reference to Table 75 in Note 9 to Section
72.
Section 12. Add Section 143, Planning Board, to ready as follows:
SECTION 143 PLANNING BOARD
143-1 MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES
The Planning Board shall consist of7 members who are residents of Person County. The
members shall be appointed by the Board of Person County Commissioners and serve for terms
of three years. Vacancies occurring for reasons other than expiration of terms shall be filled as
they occur for the period of the unexpired term. Faithful attendance at the meetings of the Board
is considered a prerequisite for the maintenance of membership on the Board.
143-2 DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the Planning Board, in general;
a) To advise the Board of County Commissioners concerning implementation of plans,
including, but not limited to review and comment on all zoning, text, and map amendments as
required by G.S. 160D-6-4 and other tasks assigned by this ordinance.
b) To acquire and maintain in current form such basic information and materials as are necessary
to an understanding of past trends, present conditions, and forces at work to cause changes in
these conditions;
c) To prepare and from time to time amend and revise a comprehensive and coordinated plan for
the physical development of the area;
d) To establish principles and policies for guiding action in the development of the area;
e) To prepare and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners ordinances promoting
orderly development along the lines indicated in the comprehensive plan;
f) To determine whether specific proposed developments conform to the principles and
requirements of the comprehensive plan for the growth and improvements of the area;
g) To keep the Board of County Commissioners and the general public informed and advised as
to these matters;
h) To perform any other duties which may lawfully be assigned to it.
Section 13. Add Section 144, Board of Adjustment, to read as follows:
SECTION 144 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
144-1 MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES
The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Person County
Board of Commissioners and each shall serve for a term of three (3) years until a successor is
duly appointed and qualified. Members shall be removable by the appointing authority for cause,
upon written charges, after a public hearing.
144-2 DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the Board of Adjustment, in general;
a) To hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by
the County Planner in the enforcement of this Ordinance;
b) To hear and decide specific variances;
c) To perform any other duties which may lawfully be assigned to it.
Section 14. In Section 153-4, Planning Board Review and Recommendation, rewrite the
requirement for posted notice as follows:
The Zoning Administrator shall post notice on the land subject to the application within
the same time period specified for mailed notice of the hearing using weatherproof signs, one sign
per road frontage and posted no more than 25' from the street right-of-way. (NCGS 160D-602).
Section 15. In Section 154-3, Planning Board Review and Recommendation, rewrite the
requirement for posted notice as follows:
The Zoning Administrator shall post notice on the land subject to the application within
the same time period specified for mailed notice of the hearing using weatherproof signs, one sign
per road frontage and posted no more than 25' from the street right-of-way. (NCGS 160D-602).
Section 16. In Section 155-3, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing, rewrite the
requirement for posted notice as follows:
The Zoning Administrator shall post notice on the land subject to the application within
the same time period specified for mailed notice of the hearing using weatherproof signs, one sign
per road frontage and posted no more than 25' from the street right-of-way. (NCGS 160D-602).
Section 17. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby
repealed.
Adopted this 4th day of August, 2025.
~
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Pe on County Board of Commissioners
Attest: