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Article 5: Uses <br />Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses <br />ii. Existing vegetation provides suitable screening <br />of the accessory structure from all adjacent <br />properties. <br />C. New structures built for the purpose of conducting a <br />home occupation shall not exceed 1000 1,500 square <br />feet in area. <br />d. An existing accessory structure which is larger than <br />1000 1,500 square feet may be used for the home <br />occupation provided that no more than 1000 1,500 <br />square feet is used for the home occupation and the <br />area is physically separated by walls or other barriers. <br />In order to qualify as an existing accessory structure for <br />the purpose of conducting a home occupation, the <br />structure must have been constructed to meet building <br />code requirements applicable to a residential accessory <br />structure, and must have been in existence for at least <br />36 months. <br />(iv) Use of Outdoor Storage <br />a. Up to 500 square feet of outdoor storage area may be <br />used permitted only in the RB, AR and R -1 zoning <br />districts provided that it: <br />L Is clearly defined on the site plan and on the <br />ground. <br />ii. Is located at least 40 feet from any lot line or <br />road right -of -way; and <br />iii. Is totally screened from the view from the road <br />and from adjacent property in the same manner <br />as is required for accessory buildings. <br />(c) Major Home Occupations <br />(i) General Operations <br />The following requirements apply to major home occupations: <br />a. Major home occupations shall be permitted only in the <br />AR and R -1 zoning districts. <br />b. All major home occupations shall be located on parcels <br />at least five acres in size. <br />C. The owner or operator of the home occupation must live <br />in a residence located on the same zoning lot as the <br />home occupation. Up to six permanent and /or <br />temporary nonresident employees may be permitted <br />onsite at any one time with the exact number established <br />in the Special Use Permit. <br />d. The total amount of square footage permitted for a <br />residential dwelling unit used in conjunction with a major <br />home occupation, which exceeds standards referenced <br />in Section 5.5.3.A.2(b)(i)b, shall be determined with the <br />" Existing standards regarding screening of accessory structures have been revised to address <br />comments received at the Quarterly Public Hearing . Proposed revisions will allow accessory structures <br />located at least 40 feet from all property lines or sites providing screening with the use of existing <br />vegetation to be exempt from screening requirements. <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -37 <br />