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f . <br /> 16:3 <br /> O R A N G E C O U N T Y <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date November 27, 1995 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item # C-4-16 <br /> SUBJECT: PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT - <br /> ARTICLE 6. 16.6.3 Home Occupations in the RB, AR and R-1 <br /> Districts (Min. 200,000 square foot lots) <br /> DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & INSPECTIONS PUBLIC HEARING: X Yes No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Willis <br /> Extension 2583 <br /> Proposed Amendment <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> Hillsborough - 732-8181 <br /> Durham - 688-7331 <br /> Mebane - 227-2031 <br /> Chapel Hill - 967-9251/968-4501 <br /> PURPOSE: To receive citizen comment on a proposed amendment to <br /> the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the intent of Article <br /> 6. 16.6.3 regarding screening of home occupations on <br /> lots in excess of 200,000 square feet (4.59 acres) . <br /> BACKGROUND: Home occupations are permitted in residential <br /> districts as accessory uses. Standards for home <br /> occupations are established generally according to lot <br /> size. Larger floor area and outdoor storage area are <br /> allowed for home occupations on lots that exceed 4 .59 <br /> acres (200,000 square feet) . <br /> The proposed amendment will make clear the intent of <br /> Article 6.16.6.3 by allowing standard setbacks to <br /> apply to accessory structures and storage areas used <br /> for home occupations, provided the home occupation is <br /> not visible from adjacent property and roads. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance specifies that the <br /> public hearing is the time scheduled for presentation <br /> of the Zoning Officer's recommendation regarding <br /> proposed amendments to the ordinance. <br /> Zoning Officer Recommendation <br /> Provided that the Planning Board and the Board of <br /> Commissioners find in the affirmative, the Zoning <br /> Officer recommends approval of the proposed text <br />