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Article 5: Uses <br />Section 5.17: Standards for Miscellaneous Uses <br />(i) Irrigation systems for the subdivision and the lots in the <br />subdivision are designed and can be operated according to a <br />water conservation plan described in the Resources <br />Management Plan submitted with the application; <br />(ii) The Resources Management Plan shall identify the source(s) of <br />water to be used for irrigation, the volume available for that <br />purpose, and expected consumption rates. The system design <br />and plan for operation will be evaluated based on efficiency; and <br />(iii) Water recycled from stormwater retention ponds or treated <br />wastewater effluent may be used for irrigation where it is a <br />legally permitted alternative. <br />(i) Habitat Maintenance <br />(i) Habitats identified in the biological inventory and habitats created <br />through mitigation shall be maintained in accordance with the <br />Resources Management Plan and /or a conservation easement <br />agreement; and <br />(ii) Maintenance of habitats shall be minimal, consisting primarily of <br />maintaining buffers and enhancements, removal of exotic (non- <br />native) plant species, and keeping drainage ways functioning <br />properly. <br />Q) Access <br />Access to the subdivision and access to lots within the subdivision to <br />existing public roads shall conform to and be in compliance with any <br />public road access management plan adopted by Orange County. <br />(k) Maintenance of Improvements <br />All site improvements such as roads, utilities (including irrigation <br />and drainage structures), habitat enhancements, recreational <br />amenities, signage, landscaping, open space, etc. will be <br />maintained in function and appearance. <br />(ii) Maintenance specifications, if any, for on -going site management <br />(including provisions for handling of storm debris in open space <br />areas) shall be submitted as part of the Resources Management <br />Plan and incorporated into Homeowners' Association <br />documents. <br />5.17.7 Rural Heritage Museum <br />(A) Standards for Class 6 Special Use Permit or ASE -CZ Zoning District <br />(1) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all buildings, facilities, and <br />parking areas shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the property line. <br />(2) The maximum building size in an AR zoning district shall be 5,000 square feet. <br />5.17.8 Rural Special Events <br />(A) General Standards for Evaluation or ASE -CZ or MPD -CZ Zoning Districts <br />(1) Must be located on a bona fide farm. <br />(2) In addition to the requirements in Section 2.5 or 2.9, as applicable, the following <br />information shall be submitted with the application materials: <br />(a) Description of special events to be held on -site, including frequency of <br />events, hours of operation, anticipated attendance, and any other <br />pertinent details. <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -141 <br />