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Four Oaks adopts zoning updates tightening accessory‑building and manufactured‑home rules
Summary
The board voted unanimously to adopt amendments to Article II Section 206 (accessory buildings) and to modernize manufactured‑home standards (Article VI Sec. 601 and Article III Sec. 307), aligning local rules on setbacks, size, appearance, foundations and permitting.
The Four Oaks Board of Commissioners on Feb. 17 adopted multiple amendments to the town’s zoning ordinance intended to clarify accessory‑building placement and strengthen standards for manufactured homes.
Planning & Zoning Administrator Mike Cook summarized the accessory‑building changes in Article II, Section 206: accessory structures should be located behind the rear line of the principal residence when practical; a 10‑foot minimum separation between structures is required; a minimum 5‑foot setback from rear and side property lines is specified (10 feet where a corner or double‑frontage lot is adjacent to a public road); accessory buildings in front of the rear building line will require a Special Use Permit; and in the ETJ an accessory building over 2,500 square feet will require a Special Use Permit.
The board also approved revisions to Article VI, Section 601 and Article III, Section 307 governing manufactured homes. Notable provisions adopted include: preventing the setup of manufactured homes with a manufactured date prior to June 15, 1976 unless already legally established; requiring Underwriter's Laboratories approval for homes constructed before July 1, 1970 and compliance with applicable state and federal standards for later units; tie‑down and Johnston County Health Department requirements; dimensional and appearance standards (including minimum lengths/widths and roof slope minimums); continuous foundation enclosure/skirting; permanent steps and a minimum front porch or landing; and removal or screening of running lights and hitches. The changes also change certain manufactured/modular home uses on individual lots to 'permitted' in specified districts.
Commissioner Tony Capps moved to approve Article II Section 206; Commissioner Michael Bradley seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Capps then moved to approve the manufactured‑home amendments (Article VI Sec. 601 and Article III Sec. 307); Commissioner Kim Robertson seconded and the board voted unanimously to adopt those changes.
The minutes record that these amendments were made to bring the town’s ordinance more into alignment with county standards and to clarify regulatory expectations for applicants and staff.
