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2 electrical power. As demand grows, additional facilities are required. The location of facilities is based on need and there is limited flexibility as to where the facilities are sited. For this reason, it is recommended that certain substations be permitted by right in all zones, with restrictions and requirements as indicated in the attached amendment. Current Requirements Currently, electric substations require approval of a Class A Special Use Permit. Article 8.8.3 indicates additional information that must be supplied with the Special Use Permit applications, and standards by which the project is evaluated. Additional requirements include Site Plan, Elevations, and a Landscape Plan. Evaluation standards include the following: - Where in a residential district, any buildings shall have a suitable appearance, or be screened. - Screening is required where building setbacks from private roads or property lines are less than 200' . - Outside storage areas are fenced and screened. The site is of sufficient size for the proposed use and sewage disposal system. These standards are only marginally applicable to substations because there are no "buildings" , storage areas, or sewage disposal systems normally associated with the substation facility. Proposed Requirements It is proposed that electric substations receiving up to 100 kv be permitted by right in all districts with the following special restrictions: 1. Perimeter fencing in accordance with the National Electric Code. The code requires fencing around the structure itself for safety purposes. 2. The components of the facility shall be contained within a geometric area not to exceed 12,000 square feet ( .27 acres) . The facility is not a "building" . This is proposed as a means to measure size in lieu of the standard square footage of floor area.