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Article 5: Uses 73 Section 5.13: Standards for Agricultural Uses (5) Application materials shall include a comprehensive groundwater study, for facilities expected to use more than 249 ^a"^^s ^f groundwater per day pee a ^r° of let area on an annual basis than an average single family residence (which uses 240 gallons of water per day) built at the highest density the existing zoning district would allow. For example, if the existing zoning district allows a residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the proposed use is on a six acre parcel (which could yield 3 residences), the proposed use(s) may use three times the water used by an average single family residence (or 720 gallons per day, on an annualized basis) before a comprehensive groundwater study is required. The water usage rates of any existing use subject to zoning regulations located on the same lot shall be taken into account when determining if a comprehensive groundwater study is required. Said study shall detail: (a) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis by regulated uses located on the parcel (e.g., water usage by bona fide farm uses is not required to be included); (b) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and (c) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use W+H are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. 5.13.12 Greenhouses with On Premise Sales (A) General Standards for Evaluation (1) if located in an AR zoning district, the minimum lot size shall be 3 acres, unless permitted as an ASE -CZ. (2) If located in an AR zoning district, outdoor storage shall be located in the side or rear yards and shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from the property line. 5.13.13 Meat Processing Facility, Community (A) General Standards for Evaluation Materials presented �'0�r— if lesated in an AR °r -RB zening diStFiGtl 2 �k-ll be 10Gated an the bona fide at public hearing showed "or RB" as (2) 30 The building shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in size. part of proposed amendment. (3) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all buildings, outdoor storage Proposed standard areas, and animal pens shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the property #1 has been line. designated for (4) Outdoor storage of products shall be permitted +a to the rear yard of the primary deletion at the structure and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties. direction of the County Attorney's (5) In addition to the application materials required in Section 2.5 or 2.9, as office due to issues applicable, the following shall also be required: of legal sufficiency (a) The number of location of participating cooperative farm partners. related to bona fide farms. (b) Number of employees, if any. (c) Frequency and hours of operation. (d) A comprehensive groundwater study, for facilities expected to use more than 240 gallel;s G groundwater per day n °Y aGFe °f let aFea on an 29 The County Attorney's office has advised that this standard is legally insufficient and must be removed. Removal of this standard means that within the AR zoning district, a community meat processing facility can be located, subject to standards, on parcels that are not considered bona fide farms. 30 Renumbering will occur automatically after (1) is removed. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -126