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16 SECTION 2. APPLICABILITY 2.1 Exemptions The following projects are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance, and no Environmental Documentation is required: 2.1.1 Any project involving a total area of 2 acres or less. 2.1.2 Routine repairs and housekeeping projects. 2.1.3 Routine grounds maintenance and landscaping. 2.1.4 Sonafide farming operations, not including sludge disposal. 2.1.5 Single- family residential development, except for Planned Developments 2.1.6 Any project located outside of the jurisdiction of the Orange County Planning Regulations. 2.2 Environmental Assessment The Environmental Assessment (EA) shall consist of a document supplied by the Planning Department to address issues of environmental concern to the County, and completed by the applicant. Environmental Assessment is required for non- exempt projects that: 2.2.1 Are expected to generate or store more than 220 pounds (one -half of a 55- gallon drum) per month of hazardous wastes, as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, part 261, Subpart D; and /or 2.2.2 Involves as an integral part of the operation of a commercial or industrial activity more than 10,000 gallons per day of water usage, esclusive of domestic water (25 gpd per employee), and water used for climate control (air conditioning and heating); and /or 2.2.3 Require grading in excess of 40,000 square feet, exclusive of roads, for non - residential or attached residential development; and /or 2.2.4 Require grading in excess of 40,000 square feet, exclusive of roads, for non - residential components of residential development (golf courses, recreation facilities, and the like); and /or 2.2.5 Require any of the following Environmental permits: (a) A Mining Permit pursuant to the NC Mining Act. (b) A State NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit, as administered by 1►M