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Article 5: Uses 19 <br />Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses <br />(c) The use of the building shall be only for the period of time specified <br />for the use specified. <br />(d) The proposed use is a permitted use in the district in which it i ocs <br />5.5.1 Accessor�,,Structures and Uses <br />(A) Gener Standards of Evaluation <br />(1) Ac ssory structures and uses shall not be located i any required front open <br />spac nd shall conform to the principal setbacks the district where located <br />unless o erwise provided in this Section <br />(2) An attache rivate garage, or carport, not ceeding 12 feet in height, may <br />occupy a porti of the required side op space, provided that this does not <br />result in a require side open space o ess than 7% of the lot width, nor a total, <br />when combined with he required si a open space of the lot immediately <br />adjacent, of less than ' ht feet. <br />(3) Mobile homes as accesso ructures to residential uses are prohibited. <br />5.5.2 Efficiency Apartment <br />(A) General Standards of Ev ation <br />(1) There shall be more than one efficien apartment, whether detached or <br />attached, on ny lot. <br />(2) The effi ' ncy unit shall contains no more than 0 square feet of gross floor <br />area. <br />(3) TX residential lot shall meet the minimum lot size req ' ements of the zoning <br />/((7) istrict in which it is located. <br />he efficiency unit shall comply with the N.C. Residential Bui 'ng Code including <br />inimum light /ventilation and room sizes. <br />he efficiency unit shall be accessory to the principal dwelling unit a may be <br />ttached or detached. <br />he efficiency unit shall be served by an approved water supply and sanita <br />cilities. <br />he efficiency unit shall remain in the same ownership as the primary residence. <br />5.5.3 Home Occupations <br />(A) General Standards <br />(1) Submittal Requirements <br />In addition to the completed application form, applicants for a minor or major <br />home occupation shall submit the following to the Planning Department: <br />(a) Minor Home Occupations <br />(i) A plot plan of the property on which the home occupation is to be <br />located. The plot plan shall show: <br />a. The location of the residence and /or accessory building <br />in which the home occupation is to be located in relation <br />to existing property lines and adjacent homes; <br />b. The location, number, and means of access to required <br />off street parking areas; and <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -33 <br />