A. 
All new land use activities within the Town shall require site plan review and approval before being undertaken except the following. Note that Subsection A(1), (2), (4), (7), (8), and (9) may require the preparation and approval of a stormwater pollution prevention plan if they are determined to be land development activities as defined in § 425-9.
[Amended 4-12-2005 by ordinance (Res. No. 105-2005); 5-9-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023 (Res. No. 82-2023)]
(1) 
Construction of one- or two-family dwellings and ordinary accessory structures and related land use activities.
(2) 
Landscaping or grading which is not intended to be used in connection with a land use reviewable under the provisions of this chapter.
(3) 
Ordinary repair or maintenance or interior alterations to existing structures or uses.
(4) 
Exterior alterations or additions to existing structures which would not increase the square footage of the existing structure by more than 1,000 square feet.
(5) 
Signs under 10 square feet.
(6) 
The sale of agricultural produce and temporary structures related to sale of agricultural product.
(7) 
Parking lots less than 1,600 square feet.
(8) 
Excavations for the purpose of extracting soil or material deposits less than 300 cubic yards.
(9) 
Construction of barns, silos, and customary agricultural structures under 10,000 square feet.
B. 
Any person uncertain of the applicability of this chapter to a given land use activity may apply in writing to the Planning Board for a written jurisdictional determination.
This chapter does not apply to uses and structures which are lawfully in existence as of the date this chapter becomes effective. Any use which would otherwise be subject to this chapter, that has been discontinued for a period of one year or more, shall be subject to review pursuant to the terms of this chapter before such use is resumed. Any use or structure shall be considered to be in existence provided the same has been substantially commenced as of the effective date of this chapter and fully constructed and completed within one year from the effective date of this chapter.
This chapter in no way affects the provisions or requirements of any other federal, or local law or regulations. Where this chapter is in conflict with any other such law or regulation, the more restrictive shall apply.
A. 
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
Construction activity including clearing, grading, excavating, soil disturbance or placement of fill that result in land disturbance of equal to or grater than one acre, or activities disturbing less than on acre of total land area that is part of a larger common plan of development or sale, even though multiple separate and distinct land development activities may take place at different times on different schedules.
[Added 4-12-2005 by ordinance (Res. No. 105-2005)]
LAND USE ACTIVITY
Any construction or other activity which changes the use or appearance of land or a structure or the intensity of use of land or a structure. "Land use activity" shall explicitly include, but not be limited to, the following: new structures, expansions to existing structures, new uses, changes in or expansions of existing uses, roads, driveways, and excavations for the purpose of extracting soil or mineral deposits.
PARKING LOT
Any use for an auto sales lot.
STACKING SPACES
Available room for a vehicle to stand in line in a drive-in facility.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY
One or a series of stormwater management practices installed, stabilized and operating for the purpose of controlling stormwater runoff.
[Added 4-12-2005 by ordinance (Res. No. 105-2005)]
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)
A plan for controlling stormwater runoff and pollutants from a site during and after land development activities in accordance with Chapter 452, Stormwater Management; Erosion and Sediment Control, of the Code of the Town of Southport.
[Added 4-12-2005 by ordinance (Res. No. 105-2005)]
STRUCTURE
Any object constructed, installed or placed on land to facilitate land use and development or subdivision of land, such as buildings, sheds, signs, tanks, and any fixtures, additions and alterations thereto.
STRUCTURE, ACCESSORY
Any structure designed to accommodate an accessory use but detached from the principal structure, such as a freestanding garage for vehicles accessory to the principal use, a storage shed, garden house or similar facility.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING
Two complete, but separate, self-contained residential units, each intended for permanent habitation by one family only in a single structure having a common wall roof, wall or ceiling and containing separate rooms and facilities for living including cooking, sleeping, and sanitary needs.
B. 
Any term used in this chapter which is not defined hereinabove shall carry its customary meaning unless the context otherwise dictates.