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Article 2: Procedures <br /> 58 Section 2.7:Special Use Permits <br /> (B) The following criteria shall constitute a modification: <br /> (1) Any change in a condition imposed during the approval of a special use permit. <br /> (2) Any change in use or enlargement of approved use. <br /> (3) Any increase in intensity of use. An increase in intensity of use shall be <br /> considered to be an increase in usable floor area and/or an increase in the <br /> number of dwelling or lodging units. <br /> (4) Structural alterations which significantly affects the basic size, form, style, <br /> ornamentation, and/or character of the building as shown on the approved site <br /> plan or described in the applicant's narrative. <br /> (5) Substantial change in the amount and/or location of open space, recreation <br /> facilities or landscape screening. <br /> (6) Any increase in the size or number of approved signs. <br /> (7) Any change in parking areas resulting in an increase or reduction of 5% or more <br /> in the number of spaces approved. <br /> (8) Substantial changes in pedestrian and/or vehicular access or circulation. <br /> (9) Any change in a setback required by the provisions of this Ordinance or imposed <br /> as a condition of approval. <br /> 1( O) Any change in the location or extent of street and utility improvements or rights- <br /> of-way, including water, sewer and storm drainage facilities, which would provide <br /> a different level of service. <br /> (11) For telecommunication facilities a modification shall also include the following:' <br /> (a) An increase in the existing vertical height of the structure by: <br /> (i) More than 10% in the height of the tower or the height of 1 <br /> additional antenna with separation from the nearest existing <br /> antenna not to exceed 20 feet <br /> J4%(ifi)L Above established height limits as detailed within this Ordinance <br /> or within the approved permit application, <br /> (b) An increase in height requiring the telecommunication provider to <br /> demonstrate compliance with other State or Federal regulations, most <br /> notably the installation of lighting. <br /> (c) The addition of an appurtenance to the body of the telecommunication <br /> facility that protrudes horizontaliv from the edge of the wireless support <br /> structure the greater of <br /> (i) More than 20 feet or <br /> (ii) More than the width of the wireless support structure at the level <br /> T of the appurtenance. <br /> (d) Increasing the square footage of the existing equipment compound by <br /> more than 2,500 square feet. <br /> (C) The Planning Director shall, before making a determination as to whether a proposed <br /> action is a minor change or a modification, review the record of the proceedings on the <br /> original application for approval of the Special Use. The determination shall be based <br /> upon the request of the applicant, the review of the record of the approval of the original <br /> request and the Planning Director's findings under the criteria of subsection (B) above. <br /> i Staff has added language from the Session Law into this Section of the UDO to further detail what constitutes a <br /> modificaiton'to a telecommunication facility. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-21 <br />