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ij ~., b) Redevelopment The rebuilding or replacement of residential or nonresidential structures which are defined as existing development according to Article 6.23.11 a is allowed, provided that the rebuilding or replacement does not result in an increase in the amount of impervious surface, and does not encroach any farther into stream buffers or setbacks from reservoirs than the previous development. A structure which is rebuilt or replaced in accordance with these provisions is deemed conforming with respect to setbacks from streams and reservoirs required by Articles 6.23.7 and 6.23.8 if this Ordinance. c) Existing Lots An existing lot, for the purpose of determining compliance with Article 6.23, is defined as a lot which was created prior to January 1, 1994, or a lot within the Cane Creek watershed (CANE- CA or CANE-PW districts) which was created grior to January 1,1999. Stream buffers as required by Article 6.23.7, and setbacks for septic systems as required by Article 6.23.8 may be reduced to the extent necessary to allow development of the lot, provided that all of the following criteria are met: 1. The septic system is sized to serve no more than four bedrooms; and 2. The septic tank, drainfield and repair area (where required) can be accommodated on 20,000 squaze feet of area or less; and 3. The Orange County Planning Staff, in consultation with Orange County Environmental Health and/or the Orange County Engineer has determined that encroachment of the structure into the stream buffer and/or encroachment, of the septic system or repair azea into the stream buffer or reservoir setback is necessary in order to provide adequate area for septic disposal and repair while maintaining required separations between wells, septic systems, structures and property lines; and 4. The Orange County Planning Staff, in consultation with Orange County Environmental Health and/or the Orange County Engineer, has determined that the relative locations of the well, septic system and structure maximize the amount of watershed protection that can be achieved while allowing development of the lot. Generally, an exception to setbacks for repair area is preferable to an exception for the initial septic system, and encroachment of structures or gravity septic systems into the setback is preferable to the installation of a septic system pump. 5. The amount of encroachment into the stream or reservoir buffer is the minimum amount which can be obtained while meeting the above criteria.