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Article 6: Development Standards 36 Section 6.8: Landscaping, Buffers & Tree Protection The Planning Director may grant the extension on requests for planting extensions ubmitted between May 15 and September 15 of each year, and may grant the exte ns at other times if there are unfavorable conditions for plantin . (D) If the initial L as expired and conditions are still deeme uitable for planting, an applicant may reques additional extension of up days. During periods of extreme drought, as evidenc the official d ration of Stage 3 or greater mandatory water conservation requirements, t ing Director, or designee, may authorize additional 90 -day extensions be the o tension typically allowed. These extensions may be conti throughout the pen which the extreme drought conditions remai (E) The a ' ant shall also acknowledge that no Final Zoning Complia ermit shall be ed while there is an active (pending) LREC unless a performance guar e (such as a letter of credit or performance bond) sufficient to cover 110% of the installed landscaping costs has been posted with the Planning and Inspections Department. 6.8.12 Additional Standards for Economic Development Districts (A) Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan The Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.8.10. (B) Preservation of Existing Features (1) Natural features such as streams and ponds, hillsides, rock formations, unique vegetation and natural areas, wildlife habitats, and other similar features must be incorporated into the overall development concept. (2) Building sites, parking areas, and other uses shall be situated in such a way as to protect existing tree stock having a diameter of one -foot or greater when measured four and a half feet above ground level. (3) Trees to be saved shall be noted on the landscape and tree preservation plan and appropriate measures to protect the tree stock from damage during construction, including no grading within the critical root zone, shall be indicated in accordance with Section 6.8.4. (4) Where possible, trees shall be protected in stands or clusters. (5) The siting of buildings shall take advantage of scenic views and take into consideration the impact of new structures on views from off -site. (6) Where ever possible, access to views are to be preserved for adjacent property owners and passing motorists. (7) Scenic views and visual elements within the visual corridor shall be identified and preserved where possible. (C) Buffering Neighboring Uses (1) A minimum buffer of 100 feet in width is to be provided at the boundary of all Economic Development Districts. Section reference (2) In accordance with Section 6.6.3 6.6.5, a buffer of 100 feet in width is to be maintained adjacent to the right -of -way of interstate highways. update (3) In the Buckhorn EDD, a buffer of 150 feet is required on the portion of the boundary adjacent to the Clearview Subdivision and adjoining residential area on the north side of West Ten Road. (4) In the Hillsborough EDD, a buffer of 100 feet is required along the Old 86 roadway corridor. For properties located within the EDH -1 zoning district, a 50 foot wide buffer is required. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -57