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2 ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENTS • Z-1-96 Schley Community Store and Flea Market The rezoning of .82 acre owned by Bobby and Lydia Crawford from AR Agricultural Residential to EC-5 Existing Commercial is proposed to correct an error in the Zoning Atlas. The property is located on the west side of NC 57 about 1000 feet north of Walker Road. Commercial use of the property existed at the time of the initial zoning of Cedar Grove Township on January 1, 1994. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS • Temporary Events The proposed amendment would create a new commercial land use category to allow temporary commercial events such as craft shows, carnivals, festivals, concerts, etc. that do not typically involve permanent strictures and do not exceed seven(7)days in a thirty(30)-day period or fifty(50)days per year. • Variances for Off-site Septic Easements in Protected Watersheds The proposed amendment would authorize the Board of Adjustment to grant variances to allow the use of septic easements in water supply watersheds. • Special Uses The proposed amendment, initiated by the County Attorney, would: (1) clarify certain conditions under which a Special Use Permit would become null and void; (2) clarify conditions under which a Special Use Permit would expire; and (3) eliminate the requirement that Board action on a Special Use Permit include a summary of evidence. • Violations,Penalties,and Remedies The proposed amendment would raise the maximum fine for criminal violation of the Zoning Ordinance from$50 to$500. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENTS • Dedication/Payment-in-Lien Provisions The proposed amendment will substitute a payment-in-lieu based on the cost of land and facilities associated with implementing a system of community and district parks. Currently, the payment-in-lieu includes only the value of land, as based on the assessed value listed in the Orange County Tax Office. Attachments concerning this item will be distributed separately. Approval of the notice will permit staff to advertise in compliance with the N.C. General Statutes;e.g.,on February 14 and 21 in the News of Orange, and on February 15 and 22 in the Chapel Hill Herald The notice must be mailed to adjoining property owners by February 9. RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the advertisement for public hearing on February 26, 1996.