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What is a Resource Conservation District (RCD)?

April 26, 2017conservation district RCD Resource

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What is a Resource Conservation District (RCD)?

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In 1985, Chapel Hill established the Resource Conservation District as an overlay zoning district. Underlying general-use zoning (e.g., Residential-1, Neighborhood Commercial, etc.) establishes what uses are permitted on a property, along with dimensional standards for structures. Overlay zones, such as the Historic Districts, Airport Hazard District, and Resource Conservation District, place additional restrictions on properties because of special considerations. In the case of the Resource Conservation District, those special considerations are protection of stream corridors and prevention of property damage from floods. RCD regulations were significantly modified on January 27, 2003.