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6 the site must be notified by mail of the Special Use Permit hearing; towers must be of a light color that minimizes visual impact, and may not be lighted unless required by federal or state law; a bond must be posted in order to assure removal if the tower is abandoned. 4. Amend ARTICLE 6.3.1 PRINCIPAL USES to allow an unmanned telecommunication tower as a second principal use on a zoning lot. 5. Add ARTICLE 6.18 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS to allow new telecommunication towers up to 160 feet in height to be approved administratively by the Planning Staff if the primary purpose of the structure is or appears to be something different than the support of telecommunication equipment so as to minimize visual impact, and the apparent purpose is customarily considered as an accessory to a use which is allowed in the zoning district. The placement of telecommunication equipment on existing structures may also be approved administratively provided that the equipment does not extend more than 20 feet above, or 10%of the height of the structure, whichever is greater, and height and setback limitations are met. 6. Eliminate the existing provisions of ARTICLE 6.16.6 REGULATIONS CONCERNING HOME OCCUPATIONS and replace with new provisions which would apply a uniform set of standards would apply to all home occupations; prohibit approval of home occupation permits for certain uses such as automotive repair and construction contracting; specify standards for traffic generation and vehicle size; require than any accessory buildings used for a home occupation have the appearance of a residential accessory structure and generally be limited to 1000 square feet in area; allow no more than 500 square feet of outdoor storage area; and require screening from adjacent roads and properties through landscaping and/or fencing 7. Amend ARTICLE 8.8.24 SPECIAL USES (USE OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES) to provide reference to and evaluation of property as well as structures when considering Special Use Permits for the non-residential use of historic structures. ORANGE COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENTS 1. Amend SECTION III-C-4 ACTION SUBSEQUENT TO APPROVAL (minor subdivisions) and SECTION III-D-3(c) ACTION SUBSEQUENT TO APPROVAL (major subdivisions) to eliminate the requirement that Planning Staff be present when subdivision plats and associated documents are recorded at the Register of Deeds Office. The specific text amendments proposed as described in this notice are available for public inspection at the Orange County Planning Department. All interested citizens are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Public comment will be received during the public hearing. Following the close of the public hearing, only evidence received in writing by the date of the Planning Board meeting following the public hearing will be considered by the Board of Commissioners for decision. Changes may be made in the advertised proposals which reflect debate, objections and discussion at the hearing.