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352 Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.7: Additional Standards for MPD -CZD (2) Any structures proposed for removal shall either be moved to another location for re -use contemporaneously with the construction of the new structure or be deconstructed in such a manner that the resultant materials are suitable for re- use by the deconstructing party or others in future building projects. It is the intent of this Sub - Section that the removed structure be recycled to the extent possible. 6.6.3 Major Transportation Corridor (MTC) (A) Landscaping and Buffers In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 6.8 of this Ordinance, the following standards shall be met: (1) A minimum of 100 feet of buffer area from the edge of the interstate highway's 94 right of way, shall be preserved. The purpose of this buffer is to protect, preserve and promote the visual appeal, character and value of land adjacent to major transportation facilities; to provide for the separation of spaces; and to promote the public health, safety and welfare through minimizing potential nuisances such as the transmission of noise, odor, dust, litter and glare of lights. (2) In areas of dense mature forest, existing vegetation may be used to fulfill the buffer requirements. Where there is no existing vegetation in the buffer area, or if existing vegetation does not provide a sufficient buffer, all proposed plantings must be shown on the landscape plan to fulfill the buffer requirement. The new plantings shall be predominantly evergreen and shall reach a mature size of at least 30 feet. New trees shall be located so as to establish at maturity a continuous screen in the 100 foot buffer area along the adjacent interstate highway. (3) Landscaping shall be in accordance with an approved landscaping plan. (4) Any areas left in a natural state shall remain undisturbed except as follows: (a) Within the buffer areas, necessary ingress, egress and utility service may be allowed, but no other disturbance for site improvements shall be permitted. (b) Selective clearing of vegetation may be allowed only to remove diseased trees or trees weakened by age, storm, fire or other injury. (5) Non - residential uses within Transition Areas, as designated by the Comprehensive Plan, may provide one break in the required buffer per lot adjacent to the interstate right -of -way in order to provide an on -site commercial sign and /or building visibility. The break shall constitute no more than 50% of the interstate highway frontage. 95 • 0191115121 • 6.7.1 Master Plan (A) All applications for the MPD -CZ designation shall be prepared in accordance with Section 2.9 of this Ordinance and shall include a general development plan herein called the 'Master Plan'. 94 Staff is suggesting this language be added to make it clear that the buffer is required adjacent to the Interstate right -of -way, not adjacent to any local roads that'may also be located within the MTC overlay. 9' Staff is suggesting that some clearing of the MTC buffer be permitted in order to provide on- premise signage abilities and building visibility adjacent to Interstates. The current potential limit is 25% of the interstate frontage [see Section 6.8.12(C)(5)]. 50% is suggested to be more competitive and in keeping with expectations of the development community while preserving an acceptable level of buffers /vegetation in areas designated for growth. grange county, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -40