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*Amended 4/2/90 6/9/14 The University Lake Watershed Area i de lands which drain into the University Lake Reservoir. Density within this area is limited t w unit for every 5 acres with a required minimum lot size of 2 acres. Based on eferred waters rotections strategy of land use controls as recommended by Ca resser and McKee in the sit Lake Watershed Study, only low- density residentia es are permitted. Cluster subdivisions wi sizes of not less than one (1) acre are als owed so long as density limits are adhered to. There is Ilowance for the creation of 5 1 t a density of 1 unit per 2 acres for property legally in existence as ctober 2, 1989. tonal lots shall be allowed consistent with the 1 unit per 5 acre density as detaile *Rural Residential and Agricultural *Amended 4/2/90 6/9/14 6/17/14 The Rural Residential category is a low- density area consisting of single - family homes situated on large lots with a minimum lot size of two acres, except when part of a cluster subdivision and then adhering to a density limit of 1 unit for every 2 acres of property. Cluster subdivisions, reducing parcels to 1 acre in area, are allowed as long as established density limits are maintained. The Rural Residential designation is identical to the Rural Buffer category contained in the current Orange County Land Use Plan. The Rural Buffer category is described in the Plan as land adjacent to an Urban or Transition area which is rural in character and which should remain rural; contain very low- density residential uses agricultural uses exempt from zoning regulations intensity agricultural support uses; and not require urban services (water and sewer) during the Plan period. Agricultural areas existing within Transition Areas are expected to change from rural to urban uses as Chapel Hill and Carrboro continue to grow and as public water and sewer services are expanded. Agricultural areas are located principally in University Lake Watershed but are also prominent along the northern perimeter of the Planning Area boundary. As development occurs in these areas, it will be of very low- density in nature and will generally consist of farm dwelling and outbuildings in support of agricultural operations. To the north of Chapel Hill and Carrboro in the New Hope Creek drainage basin, low- density residential development has taken place along Whitfield Road, Sunrise Road and Erwin Road. Residential developments similar to Sedgefield, Stoneridge, Oak Hills, Birchwood Lake Estates and Falls of the New Hope are expected to continue, relying on wells and septic tanks for water supply and sewer disposal. To the west of Carrboro, Rural Residential development is also expected in University Lake Watershed. However, only low- density residential and agricultural uses are anticipated. Development will continue to rely on wells and septic tanks for water supply and sewage disposal. 83