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Article 5: Used <br /> Section 5.6: Standards for Commercial Uses <br /> (c) The temporary custodial care unit must meet setback standards where <br /> located and shall not be located in any required front yard open space.5 <br /> (d) Occupancy of a temporary custodial care unit shall be limited to no more <br /> than two persons, with at least one of whom is mentally or physically <br /> impaired and requires assistance with two or more activities of daily <br /> living. <br /> (e) A temporary custodial care unit shall be required to connect to water, <br /> wastewater, and electric utilities serving the principal structure on the <br /> property. <br /> (f) The Orange County Health Department, or the agency that provides <br /> sanitary sewer and water services, shall approve water and wastewater <br /> disposal facilities. <br /> (g) All applicable state and local approvals and permits shall be procured <br /> including, but not limited to, a zoning compliance permit, building <br /> permits, and health department approval. <br /> (h) Approval of the application shall not exceed one year. Annual renewal <br /> shall require a new application and recertification from a licensed <br /> physician stating the necessity of direct care. <br /> (i) Any approved temporary custodial care unit shall be removed no later <br /> than 180 days after the time the mentally or physically impaired <br /> person(s) is no longer receiving care or is in need of assistance. If the <br /> structure is needed for a different impaired person, the temporary <br /> custodial care unit may continue to be used, subject to the requirements <br /> of this Ordinance.6 <br /> (j) The caregiver shall allow inspections of the property by the County at <br /> times convenient to the caregiver, during reasonable hours, and upon <br /> prior notice for compliance purposes. <br /> (k) A permit for a temporary custodial care unit may be revoked by the <br /> Planning Director due to failure of the applicant to comply with any of the <br /> above provisions. <br /> SECTION 5.6: STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL USES <br /> 5.6.1 Nightc . • Bars and Pubs <br /> (A) General : • •ards for Evaluation <br /> (1) Buildings for itclubs, bars and pub - all not be located within 200 feet of a <br /> residence. <br /> 5.6.2 Massage Business <br /> (A) General Sta • • •s for Evaluation <br /> (1 Must comply with the Ordinance for the Control of Massa.- .nd Massage <br /> Establishments <br /> 51f should be noted the required front yard space is not necessarily synonymous with all the space between a <br /> dwelling and the road right-of-way. Many dwelling units in rural areas are located further from the road right-of- <br /> way than the required front setback.Therefore, a temporary custodial care unit could potentially be located in <br /> front of an existing dwelling unit. <br /> 6 Based on comments received at the May 26 Quarterly Public Hearing and September 1 BOCC meeting,the <br /> proposed amendment will allow a temporary custodial care unit to remain on the property for up to 180 days after <br /> a mentally or physically impaired person is no longer receiving care or is in need of assistance. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-49 <br />