Unified Development Ordinance, 31st Supplement, May 2024

Article 11.8. Demolition by Neglect of Historic Landmarks and Structures Within Historic Overlay Districts| CHAPTER 11. ​BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE

Article 11.8. Demolition by Neglect of Historic Landmarks and Structures Within Historic Overlay Districts Sec. 11.8.1. Applicability A. The purpose of this section is to prevent the gradual deterioration of historic resources due to a failure to provide normal and customary maintenance such that the unique attributes and character of the resource or historic district might be lost due to decay, deterioration or structural defects. B. The exterior features of any building or structure (including walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, pavement, paths, or any other appurtenant feature), or any type of outdoor advertising sign either designated as a Historic Landmark or found to be a contributing resource to the Historic Overlay District shall be preserved by the property owner against decay and deterioration and kept free from structural defects. For purposes of this section, the term “property owner” shall include such other person who may have interest, legal possession, custody, and/or control of the property C. Only Historic Landmarks and contributing resources to Historic Overlay Districts shall be governed by this section. D. Only the Raleigh Historic Development Commission may file a petition alleging Demolition by Neglect to a contributing Historic Resource. E. Petitions alleging Demolition by Neglect shall be filed and considered in accordance with the provisions of this Article. F. Nothing contained within this Article shall diminish the City's power to declare an unsafe building or a violation of the minimum housing code. Sec. 11.8.2. Petition and Action A. Filing of Petition 1. Petitions charging that a structure is undergoing demolition by neglect shall be filed with the City. 2. The Historic Development Commission may file a petition on its own initiative. 3. Any official, commission, or department of the City of Raleigh, any state

D. All manufactured homes shall be erected or installed in accordance with the Set-Up and Installation Standards adopted by the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance. All manufactured homes shall be connected to the appropriate utilities as approved by the City of Raleigh. Sec. 11.7.2. Permit Requirements in Special Flood Hazard Areas No building permits shall be issued for the placement, replacement, or substantial improvement, as defined in Part 12 of this UDO, of manufactured homes, foundations, stands, or pads which are located or to be located in special flood hazard areas, delineated as provided in Article 9.3. Special Flood Hazard Area Regulations, unless: A. The provisions of Sec. 11.4.6. are met; B. Load-bearing foundation supports such as piers or pilings when used must be placed on stable soil or concrete footings no more than 10 feet apart, and when foundation supports are more than 6 feet above ground level, the support must contain steel reinforcement; and C. Over-the-top and frame ties to ground anchors resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement. Specifically: 1. Over-the-top ties are provided at each of the 4 corners of the manufactured home, with 2 additional ties per side at intermediate locations; and 1 additional tie per side for manufactured homes less than 50 feet long; 2. Frame ties are provided at each corner of the manufactured home with 5 additional ties per side at intermediate locations, and 4 additional ties per side for manufactured homes less than 50 feet long; and 3. All components of the anchoring system are capable of carrying a force of 4,800 pounds.

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Part 10: Unified Development Ordinance City of Raleigh, North Carolina

Supp. No. 31