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253 <br />(f) The proposed use of the historic structure shall be of such a nature so as <br />to preserve the historic character of the site and the building. <br />Development of the site as proposed would have no adverse impact <br />beyond the building except for appropriate parking facilities. Structural <br />alterations of historic structures shall be of such a nature as to preserve <br />the historic character of the building(s) and site. <br />(g) Country Inns shall be considered commercial operations and therefore <br />may not be allowed in all protected watersheds, an critical areas. <br />(h) Building plans for all building areas intended for public use shall be <br />reviewed and approved by the Health Department, Fire Marshal, and <br />Building Inspections Division prior to issuance of any Certificates of <br />Occupancy. <br />(1) In those cases where a Certificate of Occupancy is not required, the <br />applicant shall schedule a site inspection with the Fire Marshal and <br />Building Inspections Division and submit documentation of site approval <br />to the Planning Department prior to commencing operation <br />Q) The applicant shall be permitted to construct one sign not to exceed 16 <br />square feet in size. Such identifying signs shall be installed with <br />landscaping around the base. All illumination shall be installed as <br />ground lighting to prevent night -time glare. <br />(k) On -site parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 6.9 of this <br />Ordinance. The Fire Marshal shall review and approve the site plan to <br />ensure EMS and fire truck accessibility. <br />(1) The site shall meet the landscaping and buffer requirements established <br />in Section 6.8 of this Ordinance. However, property recognized by the <br />state or the county as a historic site, or as containing a significant historic <br />structure, shall receive a full or partial waiver of the road -front land use <br />buffer to maintain the historic character of the site and the traditional <br />view of the house from the roadside. <br />(m) The applicant shall be responsible for satisfying all review and permitting <br />requirements of other public agencies, including but not limited to <br />NCDOT driveway permits. <br />(n) The minimum lot size for a Country Inn using a private well and septic <br />system shall be no less than ten acres. A Country Inn may be permitted <br />on lots of less than ten acres if the tract is currently served by public <br />water and sewer subject to the review and approval of the appropriate <br />agencies, and the Staff Engineer; or if the tract will receive public <br />services as part of a larger development project such as a planned <br />development or village flexible development. <br />(3) Expiration and Re- Approval of SUP <br />(a) The Class A Special Use Permit, if approved, shall be valid for six years, <br />but may be renewed or re- approved by the Board of County <br />Commissioners after receiving a report from the Planning Department <br />that the use is, and has been continuously since it was issued, in <br />compliance with provisions of the Special Use Permit. <br />(b) The Orange County Planning Department shall present its report on the <br />compliance of the special use no later than 90 days before the expiration <br />of the Special Use Permit. <br />(c) The Board of County Commissioners shall not renew the Special Use <br />Permit if it is determined that the applicant has failed to comply with the <br />conditions of approval. <br />