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ORANGE COUNTY :'TONING ORDINAN.71E TEXT AMENDMENTS The proposed text amendments to the Orange County Zoning Ordinance are as follows: 1. Article 6.23 -Extra Requirements for Watershed Protection Overlay Districts. The standards contained within Article 6.23 apply to 13 watershed protection overlay districts for the purpose of protecting public drinking water supplies in a manner at least as restrictive as that mandated by the Environmental Management Commission in carrying out the provisions of the Watersupply Watershed Protection Act of 1989. The proposed changes, which affect the Back Creek watershed overlay district (BACK-PW) are described as follows: Article 6.23.5 The maximum density specified for the Back Creek watershed is proposed to be changed from"1 dwelling unit/acre"to"Maximum density is as permitted by the underlying zoning district." Article 6.23.6a1 Residential development is proposed to be subject to a 30% impervious surface limit, with stormwater detention ponds (BMPs) required when impervious surface exceeds 12%. Article 6.23.6a2 Non-residential development is proposed to be subject to an impervious surface limit of up to 70%, with BMPs required when impervious surface exceeds 12%. Article 6.23.10e The minimum stream buffer width for residential developments with a density greater that one dwelling unit/acre is proposed to be 100 feet. The specific text amendments described in this notice are available for review at the Orange County Planning Department. All interested citizens are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Public comment will be received during the public hearing. Following the close of the public hearing, only evidence received in writing by the date of the Planning Board meeting following the public hearing will be considered by the Board of Commissioners for decision. Changes may be made in the advertised proposals which reflect debate, objections and discussion at the hearing. Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County Planning Department located in the Planning and Agricultural Center, 306F Revere Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office hours are from 8:00 - a.m.to 5:00 p.m.Monday through Friday. You may also call 732-8181(Hillsborough), 688-7331(Durham),.967-9251 (Chapel Hill-Carrboro)or 227-2031 (Mebane/Graham). Please ask for extension 2575 or 2585. You will be directed to a staff member who will answer your questions. Marvin Collins, Planning Director PUBLISH: November 10, 1993 November 17, 1993 3