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Article 5: Uses <br />Section 5.17: Standards for Miscellaneous Uses <br />a. Subdivisions with more than 40 lots outside of transition <br />areas, and <br />b. Subdivisions with more than 80 lots within transition <br />areas. <br />(ii) The study shall include an analysis of the need for public road <br />improvements, including pedestrian- oriented enhancements, for <br />on -site and off -site improvements as said improvements relate to <br />the level of service impacted by the development. <br />(iii) The traffic impact study shall be prepared in accordance with the <br />requirements of Section 6.17. <br />(3) Standards of Evaluation <br />(a) The project meets all applicable design standards and other <br />requirements of this Ordinance. <br />(b) The project meets all service provision criteria as set forth below: <br />(i) Fire — identifies the primary and secondary responders and the <br />source(s) of water. <br />(ii) Police — identifies the primary and secondary responders. <br />(iii) Rescue services — identifies the primary and secondary <br />responders. <br />(iv) Water Supply — source and capacity of water supply. <br />(v) Wastewater Treatment Methods — provider and capacity of <br />Section reference wastewater treatment source. <br />update (c) Habitats shall be identified and evaluated in the biological inventory <br />required by Section 5.4517.6(A)(2)(b)and are subject to the following: <br />(i) An undisturbed buffer is required around the boundary of <br />habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species as shown on <br />the biological inventory. Buffer width shall be determined by site <br />evaluation in consultation with the applicant's biologist and <br />County staff; <br />(ii) Habitat enhancements as described in the biological inventory <br />shall be made for a broad range of species to help mitigate the <br />loss of wildlife habitat during construction. Examples include: <br />a. Preserving, planting, and maintaining a variety of native <br />vegetation (also dead trees and snags); <br />b. Installing structures conducive for nesting such as bird <br />houses or bat boxes designed and located for various <br />species; or <br />C. Creating wetlands; <br />(iii) Conservation easements or other acceptable means such as <br />dedication to a public agency, or conservancy or a homeowner's <br />association are required to protect wetlands and other habitats <br />while insuring proper long -term maintenance; and <br />(iv) Provide barriers or fencing, and signage at the edge of habitat <br />buffers to prohibit vehicular and pedestrian access. Limited <br />access may be allowed if proposed in a sensitive manner for <br />environmental education purposes. <br />(d) Landscaping and Buffers <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -139 <br />