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Article 6: Development Standards 61 <br /> Section 6.8: Landscaping, Buffers&Tree Protection <br /> ( The Planning Director may grant the extension on requests for planting extens* <br /> itted between May 15 and September 15 of each year, and may r e <br /> extensi at other times if there are unfavorable conditions for ng. <br /> (D) If the initial LRE expired and conditions are still d ed unsuitable for planting, an <br /> applicant may request o dditional extension to 90 days. During periods of <br /> extreme drought, as evidence the offi ' eclaration of Stage 3 or greater mandatory <br /> water conservation requirements, t nning Director, or designee, may authorize <br /> additional 90-day extensions and the on tension typically allowed. These <br /> extensions may be co ' ed throughout the perio i which the extreme drought <br /> conditions rem ' . <br /> (E) The cant shall also acknowledge that no Final Zoning Compli Permit shall be <br /> ued while there is an active (pending) LREC unless a performance gu ee(such as <br /> a letter of creditor performance bond)sufficient to cover 110% of the installed <br /> landscaping costs has been posted with the Planning and Inspections Department. <br /> 6.8.12 Additional Standards for Economic Development Districts <br /> (A) Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan <br /> The Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the <br /> requirements of Section 6.8.10. <br /> (B) Preservation of Existing Features <br /> (1) Natural features such as streams and ponds, hillsides, rock formations, unique <br /> vegetation and natural areas,wildlife habitats, and other similar features must be <br /> incorporated into the overall development concept. <br /> (2) Building sites, parking areas, and other uses shall be situated in such a way as to <br /> protect existing tree stock having a diameter of one-foot or greater when <br /> measured four and a half feet above ground level. <br /> (3) Trees to be saved shall be noted on the landscape and tree preservation plan <br /> and appropriate measures to protect the tree stock from damage during <br /> construction, including no grading within the critical root zone, shall be indicated <br /> in accordance with Section 6.8.4. <br /> (4) Where possible, trees shall be protected in stands or clusters. <br /> (5) The siting of buildings shall take advantage of scenic views and take into <br /> consideration the impact of new structures on views from off-site. <br /> (6) Where ever possible, access to views are to be preserved for adjacent property <br /> owners and passing motorists. <br /> (7) Scenic views and visual elements within the visual corridor shall be identified and <br /> preserved where possible. <br /> (C) Buffering Neighboring Uses <br /> (1) A minimum buffer of 100 feet in width is to be provided at the boundary of all <br /> Economic Development Districts. <br /> (2) In accordance with Section 6-.6-.3 6.6.5, a buffer of 100 feet in width is to be <br /> maintained adjacent to the right-of-way of interstate highways. <br /> (3) In the Buckhorn EDD, a buffer of 150 feet is required on the portion of the <br /> boundary adjacent to the Clearview Subdivision and adjoining residential area on <br /> the north side of West Ten Road. <br /> (4) In the Hillsborough EDD, a buffer of 100 feet is required along the Old 86 <br /> roadway corridor. For properties located within the EDH-1 zoning district, a 50 <br /> foot wide buffer is required. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-55 <br />