Compatibility Development Regulations For Major Subdivisions Compatibility Development requirements are made up of four (4) key components:
1. Zoning district
2. Land use class
3. Minimum lot size
4. Open space
The table below contains the regulations for this type of development. The subject property for this use must be compatible with the zoning district and land use class. The minimum lot size stated is only permitted if the required improvements indicated are met.
Clarifications and Assumptions
Land Use Class:
- MG: Municipal Growth Land Use Class
- RDN: Rural Development Node Land Use Class
- CMU: Company Mixed Use Land Use Class
- MDR: Medium Density Residential Land Use Class
- LDR: Low Density Residential Land Use Class
- ALDR: Agricultural / Low Density Residential Land Use Class
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Minimum Dimensional Requirements:
- Minimum Lot Size: while all lots must not all be of equal size lots within the development shall be equal to or larger than the indicated minimum lot size
- Lot Width: shall be as indicated as measured at the front property line or right-of-way line except on the bulb of a cul-de-sac as specified in the Subdivision Regulations of Harnett County
- Front Yard: shall be as indicated as measured from the front property line or right-of-way line
- Rear Yard: shall be as indicated as measured from the rear property line
- Side Yard: shall be as indicated measured from the side property lines
- Corner Side Yard: shall be as indicated for a yard on the side of the lot abutting the side street. Accessory buildings on the side of the lot abutting the side street than the distance specified for the front yards of lots front on such side street.
Amenities and Design Standards: all are subject to the regulations stated in the “Design Standards” Section of the Harnett County Subdivision Regulations.
- Amenities that shall be provided are indicated as such with a checkmark (ü) and amenities that should be provided, but are not required, are indicated as such with a dash (-).
- Sidewalks: a checkmark and an asterisk (ü*) indicates that sidewalks shall be constructed on both sides of the street
- Public Utilities: Connection shall be provided to at least one (1) public utility (either public water or public sewer) when indicated as such with a number one (1) and connection shall be provided to both public utilities (public water and sewer) when indicated as such with a number two (2).
- Cul-de-sac Pavement Radius & Street Pavement Width: The location of utilities and sidewalks must be considered in the layout of the residential street system and selection of a right of way width. A minimum 50’ right of way width shall be required, but it is recommended that a 60’ right of way width be provided for all residential streets with curb & gutter and sidewalks.
For additional information please see the “Design Guidelines” Section of the Subdivision Ordinance | 
