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Y- Excerpt from Conceptual Guidelines for Rural Orange Definition of "Open Space" OPEN SPACE: Generally, open space is defined as natural areas, scenic vistas or lands used for agricultural purposes, in accordance with the goals of the Rural Character Study. However, the quality of open space is very important. Further definition of qualifying natural areas will be accomplished by a participative implementation process (see Attachment 3) . This process will involve citizen participation and review of the package by a number of organizations and civic groups, before the draft ordinances are presented to the Ordinance Review Committee plus representatives from each group. In this manner, assistance in defining quality natural areas/wildlife habitat open space may be solicited from the Triangle Land Conservancy and other similar organizations. Assistance in defining qualifying scenic vistas may be solicited- from the Transportation Advisory Subcommittee - currently working on the Scenic ,Roads Study. Finally, assistance in defining quality agricultural open space will be solicited from the Agricultural Districts Advisory Board. Additionally, the following uses are permitted in voluntary open space: 1. New entrance roads bounded on one or both sides by open space as defined herein, provided they do not extend through portions of the site occupied by those features identified in #2, #3, and V. Existing roads in site may be utilized where no adverse impacts to features identified above are created. 2. Sites identified in the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats, including wildlife corridors, and the Inventory of Sites of Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Biological, and Geologic Interest. 3. Structures and sites identified in the countywide inventory of historic and archaeological sites. 4. Sites other than the above which are identified as significant as part of a required Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) . 5. Up to 50 percent of the area of nitrification fields for community and/or individual ground absorption sewage disposal systems, provided approval of such systems is obtained from the Orange County Division of Environmental Health or the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, whichever is applicable.