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Article 5: Uses <br />Section 5.13: Standards for Agricultural Uses <br />annual basis than an average single family residence (which uses 240 <br />gallons of water per day) built at the highest density the existing zoning <br />district would allow. For example, if the existing zoning district allows a <br />residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the proposed use is on a six <br />acre parcel (which could yield 3 residences), the proposed use(s) may <br />use three times the water used by an average single family residence (or <br />720 gallons per day, on an annualized basis) before a comprehensive <br />groundwater study is required, The water usage rates of any existing <br />use subject to zoning regulations located on the same lot shall be taken <br />into account when determining if a comprehensive groundwater study is <br />required. Said study shall detail: <br />(i) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, <br />monthly, and annual basis by regulated uses located on the <br />parcel (e.g., water usage by bona fide farm uses is not required <br />to be included); <br />(ii) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered <br />to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and <br />(iii) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed <br />use vA are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the <br />proposed use. <br />5.13.14 Meat Processing Facility, Regional <br />(A) Standards for Class A Special Use Permit or ASE -CZ Zoning District <br />(1) The minimum lot size shall be 15 acres. <br />(2) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all buildings, outdoor storage <br />areas, and animal pens shall be located a minimum of 300 feet from the property <br />line. <br />(3) Outdoor storage of products shall be permitted in the rear yard of the primary <br />structure and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties. <br />(4) Site shall have direct access to a major road, as classified in the Orange County <br />Comprehensive Plan, and shall use said road as the primary access, unless <br />approved otherwise in the permit. <br />(5) All unpaved areas shall be maintained in a manner which prevents dust from <br />adversely impacting adjacent properties. <br />(6) In addition to the information required by Sections 2.7 or 2.9, as applicable, <br />application materials shall also include a comprehensive groundwater study, for <br />facilities expected to use more t#a —2 ^ ^a' " ^ ^^ 9f groundwater per day peF ^cL <br />^f� -are on an annual basis than an average single family residence (which <br />uses 240 gallons of water per day) built at the highest density the existing zoning <br />district would allow. For example, if the existing zoning district allows a <br />residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the proposed use is on a six acre <br />parcel (which could yield 3 residences), the proposed use(s) may use three times <br />the water used by an average single family residence (or 720 gallons per day, on <br />an annualized basis) before a comprehensive groundwater study is required. <br />The water usage rates of any existing use subject to zoning regulations located <br />on the same lot shall be taken into account when determining if a comprehensive <br />groundwater study is required. Said study shall detail: <br />(a) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, monthly, <br />and annual basis by regulated uses located on the parcel (e.g., water <br />usage by bona fide farm uses is not required to be included); <br />(b) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be <br />safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -127 <br />