Unified Development Ordinance, 31st Supplement, May 2024

CHAPTER 6. ​USE REGULATIONS | Article 6.2. Residential Uses

Article 6.2. Residential Uses Sec. 6.2.1. Household Living A. Household Living Use Category Residential occupancy of a dwelling unit by a household. Household living includes the following uses. 1. Single-unit living, two-unit living, multi-unit living. 2. Cottage court. 3. Conservation development. 4. Compact development. 5. Manufactured home development. 6. Multi-unit supportive housing residence. 7. Supportive housing residence. B. Single-Unit Living 1. Defined One dwelling unit in a single principal structure. C. Two-Unit Living 1. Defined Two dwelling units in a single principal structure. 2. Use Standards In the R-1 district, two-unit living is only permitted in association with the Tiny House building type. D. Multi-Unit Living 1. Defined Three or more dwelling units in a single principal structure. Multiple principal buildings are allowed on the same lot.

2. Use Standards a. In a Residential District where multi-unit living is allowed as a limited use, it is allowed only in a compact, conservation, or frequent transit development (see Article 2.3. Compact Development, Article 2.4. Conservation Development, or Sections 2.7.1 Frequent Transit Development). b. In an IX- District where multi-unit living is allowed as a limited use, it is allowed only in the upper stories of a building. A lobby or other entrance is allowed on the ground floor. E. Cottage Court 1. Defined A group of small detached houses, tiny houses, attached houses or townhouses (two-unit maximum per building) sharing a common courtyard. F. Conservation Development 1. Defined A conservation development trades smaller lot sizes (with smaller setbacks) and additional density in exchange for protecting a significant amount of open space. G. Compact Development 1. Defined A compact development permits a reduction in lot size for residential subdivisions in exchange for an increase in common open space. This allows for efficient residential subdivisions and ample amenity area for the residents. H. Manufactured Home Development 1. Defined A site which contains or is intended for the long‐term location of manufactured homes that may include services and facilities for the residents. Includes both manufactured home park (with leased or condominium spaces) and manufactured home subdivision (individually platted spaces).

Supp. No. 31

6 – 8 Published May 2024

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