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Article 5: Uses 17 <br /> Section 5.9:Standards for Utilities <br /> (iv) Transportation improvements as deemed necessary by the <br /> Traffic Impact Study. <br /> (v) The site shall be designed to take advantage of multiple shared <br /> use opportunities, which may include a Park and Ride facility for <br /> public transportation. <br /> (vi) Site Access <br /> a. There shall be a minimum of two access points to the <br /> site. <br /> b. Access points shall separate student drop-off areas and <br /> visitor parking from bus traffic. <br /> C. If school buses are used, then at least one access shall <br /> be limited to school employee and bus use during <br /> normal school hours. <br /> d. All access points shall be located to provide maximum <br /> visibility and safety. <br /> e. No driveway shall be permitted in a location that will <br /> hinder or congest traffic movement on a public street. <br /> • •: STANDARDS FOR UTILITIES <br /> 5.9.1 Telephone Exchanges(without business offices), subscriber loop huts, pressure regulator <br /> stations,water and sanitary sewer pumping stations <br /> (A) General Standards <br /> (1) The design of structures shall conform as closely as possible to the character of <br /> the area in which it is located. <br /> (2) Building or structures shall conform to the minimum building setback distances <br /> for the applicable zoning district and shall not exceed 800 square feet in area. <br /> (3) All buildings and structures shall be landscaped and screened according to the <br /> standards that follow: <br /> (a) Buildings and structures which resemble residential accessory structures <br /> must be landscaped and maintained in the character of a residential <br /> area. <br /> (b) Any outside storage areas must be fenced with a minimum five foot <br /> fence and the area screened from adjacent property according to the <br /> standards in this section. <br /> (c) Lighting in and around these facilities shall be constructed and shielded <br /> so as not to shine directly on adjoining property used for or zoned for <br /> residential purposes. Electrical and telephone service to the structure <br /> shall be placed underground. Types of lighting to be considered shall <br /> include, but not be limited to, indoor lights when visible through windows, <br /> outdoor lighting, automobile headlights and signs. Devices to shield <br /> lighting may include shades,fences, shrubs,trees and natural <br /> conditions. <br /> (d) Parking areas and driveways used in connection with facilities <br /> constructed pursuant to this Section shall either be surfaced or shall be <br /> located and maintained in a condition so that dust and dirt will not settle <br /> on adjoining properties as a result of their use. Driveway entrances shall <br /> be located in a manner that will create as few additional traffic hazards <br /> as possible. <br /> (e) Screening <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-72 <br />