ORD-2014-017 Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance of Orange County - Donald & Donna Easterlin

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Article 5: Uses Section 5.6: Standards for Commercial Uses (iii) For Class II Kennels developed within the EDE -2 zoning district all buildings, structures, dog runs pens or exercise yards in which animals are housed or exercised shall observe the Principal setbacks established within Section 3.7 of the UDO in those instances where the propertv abuts other EDE -2 zoned property and US Highway 70.3 � (b) Any kennel, including primary enclosures or runs, which is not wholly enclosed within a building shall be enclosed by a security fence at least six feet in height. (c) The site plan shows parking, access areas and screening devices for all buildings and animal boarding facilities existing or proposed for the property. (d) The site plan shall be reviewed by the Orange County Animal Services Department, and found in conformance with the Animal Control Ordinance. (e) Building plans for all kennel facilities shall be reviewed and approved by the Orange County Animal Services Department prior to issuance of any building permits. (f) A sign clearly visible from the ground shall be posted at the main entrance to the facility and shall contain the names, addresses, and telephone numbers where persons responsible for the facility may be contacted at any hour of the day or night. The sign shall comply with dimensional requirements as set forth within this Ordinance. (g) A Class II Kennel Permit shall be obtained from Orange County Animal Services within the first 30 days of occupancy. Failure to obtain and maintain a valid Class II Kennel Permit or other related permits which may be required by the USDA or Wildlife Resources Commission will result in revocation of the Special Use Permit. iding Stables (A) Stara ards for Class B Special Use Permit (1) Sub ' Requirements — In addition to the ation required b ion 2.7, the following information shall be supplied as part a i ion for approval of this use: (a) Plans for all b boarding ' ' 'es, exercise yards, riding arenas, and relate ' rovements, including signs (b ite plan showing the improvements listed in a) a other structures on the same lot, and structures on adjacent property. (2) Standards of Evaluation — 3 Per Section 3.7 of the UDO the required setback for all structures developed within EDE -2 is 25 feet from property lines, including those properties with frontage along US Highway 70. Staff has combined the applicant's proposed subsection(s) (ii) and (iii) in Attachment 2 into a central section. 4 This text amendment will need to generate a comprehensive re- assessment of required setbacks for Class II Kennel operations within all non - residential zoning districts (Community Commercial CC -3 and General Commercial GC- 4). In staff's opinion there is no justification to treat kennels developed within the EDE -2 district differently from other non - residential general use districts. If this text amendment is approved, staff recommends a separate discussion item at a future Planning Board meeting to review the 150 foot setback requirement in all non - residential general use zoning district designations. There may be a need to modify this regulation in the future to ensure equity for property owners seeking to develop a Class II Kennel and establish a framework where the setback could be reduced. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -44