Activity 3.1.

2 Land Use and Development

Regulations
Introduction
Most locations within the United States fall within a municipality that regulates land use within its
jurisdiction. Land use regulations are designed to protect and promote the public health, safety,
and general welfare. Typically they include zoning ordinances that control development by
designating areas for specific types of use. These ordinances include laws that control a wide
variety of development activities within each zoning area, including building construction,
parking lot design, entrances and exits from property, water and sewer facilities, storm water
runoff, and landscaping.

As part of local land use regulations, many municipalities have adopted the International
Building Code (IBC) to regulate the design and construction of nonresidential buildings.
Although some jurisdictions within a state may not use the IBC, state or local regulations will
typically adopt the IBC by reference, meaning that the requirements of the IBC apply within the
jurisdiction of that state or other government body.

Rules that control other aspects of development vary and are published by each municipality. It
is important to identify the codes and regulations that apply to a project and become familiar
with the requirements for development before beginning the design of a project.

Equipment
Code of Ordinances City of Charlotte NC (found at
https://www.municode.com/library/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances)
o Section 159.105 Zoning Districts General Requirements
o Section 159.107 Commercial Districts
o Section 159.120 General Regulations
o Appendix C
International Building Code 2015
o Section 302
o Section 303
o Table 504.4
o Section 602
o Section 1004
o Section 1005
o Section 1022

Procedure
In this activity you will research the local code of ordinances and building codes to obtain
important information needed to design the CEEC/CTEC School.

The School is within the city of Charlotte, NC. The Code of Ordinances City of Charlotte applies
to this project location.

1. On which code is the current North Carolina Building Code based (Ordinance section
at http://codes.iccsafe.org/app/book/toc/2012/North_Carolina/BUilding/index.html )?
The International Building Code

2. Using the International Building Code, find the use and occupancy classification of the
proposed new CEEC/CTEC School Building.
Six or more people (17 people for UNCC classes)

3. Using the PowerPoint from this Activity, describe each of the four types of construction.
Based on your proposed structure, under which of these types of construction could the
CEEC/CTEC building fall?
Steel framing encased with concrete - Steel Framings that have concrete poured around
them in order to be flame resistant
Steel framing - Steel beams makes up the entirety of the frame
Noncombustible exterior, treated wood interior - Fire retardant materials are placed to the
exterior of the building, while wood treated to be fireproof are the interior
Heavy timber - Most, if not all structures are made from wood.

CEEC/CTEC Building could use Construction Type I (steel framing encased in concrete)

4. Compare the allowable building heights and areas (IBC 2015 table 504.4) for the School
using different construction types. What is the least restrictive construction type that can be
used for the School? Is a fire-protective layer required over the structural elements? Note: The
letter A indicates that the structural members are protected by a fire-rated coating or cover
(gypsum wallboard, spray-on, or another approved method). The letter B indicates that the
structural members are not protected by an additional fire-rated coating or cover.
Educational: Unlimited Floors with fire protection. 5 without sprinkler system and 6 with
sprinkler system

5. What materials do you propose to use for the new interior walls and floor for the
Keystone Building? Justify your answer.
Wall- Cast in place concrete should be used because it has brick to match the outside, its
durable and the wall shape can be modified.
Floor- Composite Slab Design because it can carry more weight for a lower price.
Roof- System Drainage Board because it is tougher and provides for the needs of plants. The
strength aids in the number of patrons that will want to see the green roof and the plant care will
make the green roof easier to maintain.
6. Use the IBC to determine the occupant load (IBC 2012 section 1004) for the School
assuming a second floor is added.
Classroom- 30 occupants
30 occupants per classroom

1st Floor- 1198 occupants

500 occupants in cafeteria
350 occupants in auditorium
180 occupants in the gym
128 occupants in the library
40 occupants in Office

2nd Floor- 578 occupants

450 occupants in classrooms
128 occupants in library

Basement- 2275 occupants

128 occupants in library
587 occupants in lockers
800 occupants in band room
600 occupants in dance room
160 occupants in green room

7. The occupant load is used to determine the minimum egress width for each section of
the building. Use the IBC to determine the required total egress width (IBC 2015 section
1005.3.2) for the School and for the second floor alone (IBC 2015 section 1005.3.1).
Classroom- 6 feet
1st Floor- 240 feet
2nd Floor- 115.6 feet
Basement- 445 feet

8. Read IBC 2015 section 1022. What is the minimum number of exits required for the
occupant load?
The minimum requirement for occupant load would be 2 doors (2 per classroom) 25-30
doors (including emergency)

The answers to the following should be researched in the Code of Ordinances City of Charlotte
(https://www.municode.com/library/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances ) and the City of
Charlotte Zoning Map.

9. In which zoning designation does the CEEC/CTEC School Building property lie? (Refer
to the Virtual Charlotte Map at http://vc.charmeck.org/ to help locate the site on the zoning
map. Click Planning, and Zoning).
Institutional

10. Describe the purpose of this zoning designation. Document your answer with a section
number from the code (Code of Ordinance Appendix A).
The purpose of zoning designation is to promote health, safety, and general welfare by
promoting efficient use of space, water, air, light, and public facilities and services.
Zoning designations also consider future growth and development as well as take into
account the preservation of the current use of the land.

Section 1.102

11. Is the use proposed in CEEC/CTEC School permitted on this property? Document your
answer.
The CEEC/CTEC School does permit on the institutional property because it is the
development of an educational service that benefits the community around it.

Section 9.501