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Thomasville council adopts three zoning amendments for temporary RV permits, home grooming businesses and stormwater fencing
Summary
The council approved three amendments to the zoning ordinance: temporary recreational vehicle permits for residential properties (Z-24-08), allowing single-operator home-based dog grooming salons (Z-24-09), and new fencing standards for wet stormwater detention ponds in high-density developments (Z-24-10).
The Thomasville City Council unanimously approved three changes to the city’s zoning rules at its Dec. 16 meeting that alter temporary uses, home-occupation allowances and development standards for stormwater ponds.
Planning & Zoning Administrator Chuck George presented Z-24-08, an amendment to Appendix A that creates a temporary use permit for recreational vehicles and campers in residential zoning districts for purposes such as home renovations, repairs, disasters and out-of-town guests. The Planning Board recommended approval 4-1. Mayor Pro Tem Scott Styers moved to approve the amendment; Council Member Lisa Shell seconded and the motion passed unanimously (recorded 6-0).
The council also approved Z-24-09 to allow a single-operator dog grooming salon as a permitted home occupation. The Planning Board had approved the request 5-0. Brittney Burns, a groomer with 15 years’ experience, told the council her proposed studio would operate by appointment only and have minimal neighborhood impact. Council Member Hunter Thrift moved to approve; Council Member Doug Hunt seconded and the amendment passed 6-0.
Finally, the council adopted Z-24-10, which adds Chapter 87-18(g) to the stormwater control measures standards and requires new wet detention ponds in city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction to be fenced. The fence must be at least 4 feet high, constructed of steel or aluminum chain link coated in black or green vinyl, and include a securable entrance for maintenance. Mr. George clarified this requirement applies only to new ponds and not to existing or previously approved ponds. Council Member Doug Hunt moved to approve; Council Member Payton Williams seconded, and the ordinance was approved unanimously (6-0).
All three zoning amendments had prior Planning Board recommendations and were approved by the council without further modification. The council did not receive extended public opposition during the hearings.
