Chatham County, NC, Compact Communities Ordinance

2017

By: Chatham County

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Scenic View Protection

The county’s compact communities ordinance requires a viewshed buffer to protect roadway views. The requirement specifies that buffers should be continuous, 100 feet in width, and protected by a deed restriction (§9.3). Additionally, it includes a provision on vegetation requirements and acceptable land uses within the viewshed buffer.


Chatham, NC

2010 Population: 63,505

2010 Population Density: 93.09/square mile