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37 consistent with the plans and specification of the stormwater control structure and the operation and maintenance plan or manual. After notification by the owning entity, the County Engineer shall inspect and approve the completed improvements. d) Appeals Any requirement, decision or determination of the County Engineer may be appealed to the Board of Commissioners for consideration at its next available regular meeting. 6.23.8 PLACEMENT OF STREETS, DRIVEWAYS AND BUILDINGS Streets, driveways, and buildings or other structures shall be located, to the extent reasonable possible, so as to take full advantage of the absorptive capacity of the soils on which they are to be situated and to avoid the following environmentally sensitive areas: 1) Stream buffer zones as required by Article 6.23.10; 2) Wetlands as defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; 3) Land with slopes greater than fifteen percent (15%); and 4) Natural areas as identified in the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats of Orange County. NC. To avoid creating lots that will be difficult to build upon in compliance with the standards of this Article, the subdivision plats shall show proposed building envelopes and approximate driveway locations for all lots within such subdivisions. Thereafter, no zoning compliance permit may be issued for the construction of buildings or driveways outside the areas so designated on the preliminary plat unless the Zoning Officer makes a written finding that the proposed location complies with the provisions of this Article. 6.23.9 UNDISTURBED AREA Because soils which are seriously disturbed, even if re-vegetated, can generate nearly as much run-off as paved areas, a portion of property being developed within watershed critical areas must remain undisturbed during construction. 14