4540 Hwy 321 Gaston, SC 29053-9016

2:1.5 RD, Rural Development Zoning District The intent of the Rural Development (RD) zoning district is to protect the rural charact er of the Town, preserve agricultural uses, and the natural resources. The full range of agricultural uses are permitted. RD district uses include low -density residential, rural commercial properties, and institutional development. 2:1.6 I, Industrial Zoning District The intent of the Industrial (I) district is to accommodate wholesaling, distribution, storage, processing, and manufacturing uses in an environment suited to such uses and operations, while promoting land use compatibility through the application of performance standards within and beyond the boundaries of this district. Residential development is not permitted within Industrial zoning districts. 2:2 MD, Mixed-Use Development Zoning District The Mixed-Use (MD) zoning district is a special purpose district. The intent is to create a planned, unified development that encourages flexibility of design and allowable uses within the district. Within the MD, regulations adapted to unified planning and development standards are intended to accomplish the purposes of zoning, design standards, and other applicable regulations to an equivalent or higher degree than general zoning district regulations that are designed to control uncoordinated development on individual lots or tracts. Mixed-Use Developments are intended to promote economical and efficient land use, to provide an improved level of amenities, foster a harmonious variety of uses, encourage creative design, and produce a better environment. Regulations for the MD are found in Article 11.