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Article 6: Development Standards 367 Section 6.10: Roadway Improvements & Multi -Modal transportation (B) Off - street loading spaces shall be so located outside of the right -of -way and positioned so that a semi - trailer shall be able to use it without undue maneuvering. (C) Loading areas shall be located at the side or rear of a structure and screened from view from adjacent rights -of -way and single - family residential properties. (D) Permanent wheel stops or curbing shall be provided to prevent any vehicle using the loading area from encroachment on the required street yards, side yards, or adjacent property. (E) In no case shall a loading space hinder the movement of traffic or pedestrians. (F) All off - street loading areas shall be surfaced with an all- weather material such as concrete or asphalt, designed to carry the heaviest vehicle loads that can commonly be expected. Consideration should be given to the weight of fire and sanitation equipment as well as delivery vehicles. Gravel loading areas may be permitted with the approval of the DAC. (A) Economic Development Districts The following standards shall apply within the Economic Development Districts: (1) Roadway Design /Improvement (a) Whether improvements are required or not, adequate right -of -way must be dedicated to accommodate the projected right -of -way requirements as identified in adopted thoroughfare plans. New development must provide building setbacks as required in this Ordinance, from the proposed (new) right -of -way. (b) As required in Section 2.5.3, compliance \,vith adopted access management and connectivity plans is required. "1 118 Staff is suggesting that if the proposed amendment to Section 2.5.3 is adopted by the BOCC (currently scheduled for consideration on October 18, 2011), the language shown here should be added to reinforce the requirement since Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-77