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M Synopsis of Changes (Applicable to Both Districts) • Side and rear setback can be less - Intent is to allow required buffer and minimum setback to be the same • Smaller (less wide) buffer between lots - In keeping with those required in the existing Efland Cheeks Overlay District along Highway 70 • No more than 1 entrance /exit point, unless justified • Large projects must provide an internal pedestrian circulation system • Must provide intra -site accessibility • Requirements for driveways and shared access - Shared access only applicable if fronting on Mount Willing Road or Highway 70 Synopsis of Changes (Efland Interstate Overlay District only) • Site Planning must take into account need for connecting roadways shown on the adopted Access Management Plan for the area • Requires that national prototype architectural styles of chain businesses be altered as necessary to complement the surrounding area Synopsis of Changes (Efland Village Overlay District only) • Changes in front yard setback requirements - Minimum of 30 -feet along Highway 70 - If not along Highway 70: front setback in keeping with adjoining uses • No fences in front yards unless a demonstrated need can be shown • No chain link or similar fencing • No outside storage of materials • Allows up to 15% of parking to be located in the front yard (setback area) • Encourages shared parking and puts a cap on parking • Limits signage to monument style signs that do not exceed 6 -feet in height and prohibits pole signs • Does not permit modern corporate franchise building design • Principal building must face fronting street and have a functional doorway • Requires that buildings be designed to contribute to a "human scale" • Prohibits drive - throughs and mirrored glass Public Notification • Completed in accordance with Section 2.8.7 of the UDO — Newspaper legal ads for 2 successive weeks — Mailed notices to affected property owners — Mailed notices to property owners within 500 -feet of affected properties — Posted 25 signs in strategic areas of the affected area Recommendation • Receive the proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Ordinance, and Zoning Atlas. • Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public, BOCC, and Planning Board comment on the proposed amendment.