Permitted uses in Apex, NC

Primarily agricultural and very low density residential uses. Single-family homes are permitted with an average lot size of five acres or greater per residential development (Sec. 3.3.1). Family care homes are also permitted (Table 4.2.2). Exact use-table markings for every use type in RA are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2) for a use not listed here.

Lower density rural residential development with smaller lots than RA. Single-family homes are permitted with an average lot size of one acre or greater per residential development (Sec. 3.3.1). Farm residences and family care homes are also permitted (Table 4.2.2). Congregate living facility is NOT marked permitted in RR on the Use Table (it is permitted only in HDMF, despite RR having its own congregate-living-facility dimensional row in Sec. 5.1.1). Exact use-table markings for every use type in RR are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Low density single-family residential uses at densities up to three units an acre (Sec. 3.3.1). Single-family homes, family care homes, and churches or places of worship are permitted (Table 4.2.2). Exact use-table markings for every use type in LD are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Medium density single-family and duplex residential uses at densities up to six units an acre (Sec. 3.3.1). Single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and family care homes are permitted (Table 4.2.2). Congregate living facility is NOT marked permitted in MD on the Use Table (it is permitted only in HDMF, despite MD having its own congregate-living-facility dimensional row in Sec. 5.1.1). Exact use-table markings for every use type in MD are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

High density single-family and duplex residential housing at densities up to eight units an acre (Sec. 3.3.1). Single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses (P/S, subject to Sec. 4.4.1.F), townhouses detached, and accessory apartments are permitted (Table 4.2.2). Exact use-table markings for every use type in HDSF are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

High density multi-family residential uses (townhouses, apartments, duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes) at densities up to 14 units an acre (Sec. 3.3.1). Duplexes, multi-family/apartments, triplexes/quadplexes, townhouses, and congregate living facilities are permitted (Table 4.2.2). Exact use-table markings for every use type in HDMF are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Manufactured housing along with other multi-family and single-family housing at densities of six units an acre (Sec. 3.3.1). Manufactured homes and single-family homes are permitted (Table 4.2.2). Exact use-table markings for every use type in MH are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Mobile home development in a planned environment at densities of eight units an acre (Sec. 3.3.1). Mobile homes are permitted (Table 4.2.2). Exact use-table markings for every use type in MHP are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Mix of residential, professional office, and limited retail uses at a small-town scale (Sec. 3.3.1). Single family (up to 8 gross units/acre), duplex/multi-family/apartments (up to 12), congregate living/nursing facilities (up to 18), townhouses, and accessory apartments are permitted. Rezonings of 10+ acres to MORR must meet a minimum non-residential land area percentage from the 2045 Land Use Map. Exact use-table markings for every use type in MORR are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Office and institutional uses at moderate intensities with complementary retail (Sec. 3.3.2). Office/business/professional use, medical or dental office/clinic/laboratory, hospital, ambulatory healthcare facility with emergency department, and nursing/convalescent facility are permitted; general/drive-through restaurants are permitted (drive-through P, general % of gross square footage). Publishing office and research facility are NOT permitted in O&I on the Use Table (both start at PC/TF/LI or B2/B3/MEC/TND instead); do not confuse these with the office/business/professional and medical/dental categories that are permitted. Retail sales/service uses generally are not permitted by-right in O&I (retail sales general is blank in O&I on the Use Table). Exact use-table markings for every use type in O&I are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Small-scale, neighborhood-serving commercial uses, generally at intersections (Sec. 3.3.2). Office/business/professional, medical/dental office/clinic/laboratory, general restaurant, retail sales general, pharmacy, real estate sales, printing/copying, studio for art, tailor shop, theater, pet services, and bed and breakfast (P) are permitted. Retail sales bulky goods and upholstery shop are not permitted in B1 (blank on the Use Table for that district). Exact use-table markings for every use type in B1 are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

High intensity, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented downtown business district with retail, financial, service, office, governmental, cultural, and entertainment uses, plus upper-floor residential (Sec. 3.3.2). Office/business/professional and medical office uses are permitted but flagged "P*" (not allowed in ground-floor storefront locations along North Salem, East/West Chatham, Saunders, and Templeton Streets, or facing principal public parking lots/garages, per the Use Table note). Retail sales general, restaurants, printing/copying, real estate sales, tailor shop, and accessory apartments (also P*) are permitted. Exact use-table markings for every use type in B2 are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2) and Sec. 8.7.7 for downtown-specific standards.

Service-oriented commercial uses along auto-oriented corridors, transitioning to adjacent residential neighborhoods (Sec. 3.3.2). Retail sales general, restaurants, real estate sales, printing/copying, and pet services are permitted. Exact use-table markings for every use type in B3 are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Moderate and high intensity mix of convenience and city-wide/regional retail at planned intersections (Sec. 3.3.2). Office/business/professional, medical/dental office, nursing/convalescent facility, hotel or motel, general restaurant, and retail sales general are permitted. Exact use-table markings for every use type in PC are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Wide range of employment uses for office, institutional, research and development, and light industrial uses, including flex space (Sec. 3.3.2). Office/business/professional, medical/dental office/laboratory, publishing office, research facility, and retail sales general (subject to a percentage-of-gross-square-footage limit, marked "%" on the Use Table) are permitted. Exact use-table markings for every use type in TF are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Light manufacturing or processing uses sited to limit undesirable effects on residential or commercial lands (Sec. 3.3.3). Dispatching office, pilot plant (P), research facility, self-service storage, upholstery shop, automotive service/repair uses, and regional recreational complex are permitted. No hazardous or noxious uses (Sec. 4.2.2.H list: abattoirs, asphalt manufacture, explosives manufacture, and similar) are allowed in any district including LI. Exact use-table markings for every use type in LI are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

High-intensity industrial, manufacturing, or processing uses that need larger sites or separation from incompatible uses (Sec. 3.3.3). No hazardous or noxious uses (Sec. 4.2.2.H list) are allowed even in HI. Exact use-table markings for every use type in HI are review-gated; see the full Use Table (Sec. 4.2.2).

Lands with unique environmental values under public ownership and management (Sec. 3.3.5). This is a conservation-focused district; confirm specific permitted uses with Planning before assuming any development use is allowed.