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�� <br /> � � <br /> , . <br /> 1 B. WORKING FARMS <br /> 2 Fundamental to Orange County's preservation programs are respect for and <br /> 3 interest in protecting our rural heritage, particularly farms. Many local residents <br /> 4 living in the urban areas today value farms for their scenic qualities—the tended <br /> 5 land and clusters of older agricultural buildings. In order to preserve these scenic <br /> 6 vistas, as well as our agricultural legacy, farms need to remain active and profitable. <br /> � New farm equipment and metal outbuildings may not contribute to the "historic <br /> 8 farm" vision but are often necessary to make a farm viable. The Historic <br /> 9 Preservation Commission (HPC) recognizes the importance of new and upgraded <br /> 10 facilities in an increasingly challenging farm economy. At the same time, the HPC <br /> 11 continues to witness the loss of historic buildings in rural Orange County. <br /> 12 Agriculture and preservation can and should work hand-in-hand to preserve and <br /> 13 conserve cultural landscapes. <br /> :, . <br /> ' .� ` ' `'t, . <br /> , ; <br /> . � +, � ,��, � �� ` <br /> ; <br /> , ,'.. .: ' ' `.,. � � a {�., .. <br /> �1 r� .. �!' ti , � <br /> t. � �t,� � Ete. <br /> ,�, { �� .t� ���' <br /> ", .�;�`_ � ��,. <br /> . � � <br /> - _ :�:- <br /> _ �, �.� . . � <br /> � <br /> � ���� � _ ��-. _�. ., _ � <br /> .�. <br /> � r � �� � � � . <br /> � - _ _ <br /> t � , �, t�i�+�•w��""� °«'�.�..�...�'.�`�:,.�.�.r� <br /> � ,,.,� �'�`' � � �- <br /> : - � � . ,. <br /> - � � ,.�, � .,,.�,�� ��- �.. ,.�-w-,- <br /> , � , . � _�s �.a• <br /> L` �� �. � - b <br /> � „ _ <br /> �� r �� � � � � � � <br /> � ' ' � <br /> � ,,.' �� � � � �`' �� � � . � <br /> :� � ��' ��� ` � ' <br /> i ` � � , � �; �� i <br /> .� . . . � , _ <br /> 14 <br /> 15 During the designation process, property owners should discuss ways to upgrade <br /> 16 existing buildings and/or potential locations for new buildings, without detracting <br /> 1� from the whole complex. Local Landmark Program boundaries for farms may be <br /> 18 delineated to include only the main house and historic building complex. This would <br /> 19 provide the farmer with more flexibility siting agricultural structures away from the <br /> 20 "historic areas" without compromising the character of the property. This <br /> 21 information will be included in the landmark file for future use when considering <br /> 22 Certificates of Appropriateness. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 <br /> 25 DESIGN STANDARDS for Working Farms <br /> 26 <br /> 27 11-B-1. Maintain and renovate older agricultural buildings. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 11-B-2. Reuse older agricultural buildings. <br /> 9/27/2010 Draft Orange County Design Standards 15 <br />