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6.16.14 Electrical substations switching and meterin stations and associated transmission lines where incoming voltage does not exceed 100 kilovolts kv . The following restrictions shall be to applied to the above uses in all zoning districts: a) Perimeter fencing and setbacks for the utility structure shall be provided in accordance with the National Electrical Safety Code. b) The components of the facility, including but not limited to towers, transformers, circuit breakers, metering devices, and supporting latticework, shall be contained within a geometric area not to exceed 12,000 square feet. C) The facility shall, be located on a parcel or easement across the parcel, (whether owned or leased by the utility) which has been recorded with the Orange County Register of Deeds. d) Access easements extending from an approved public or private road to the facility shall be a minimum width of 30 feet. e) A Type E Landscape Buffer shall be provided along any portion of the perimeter of the parcel, easement, or leasehold located adjacent to property zoned for residential use, except where such property is owned, leased or consists of other utility easements currently used for electrical distribution or transmission purposes or no other purposes. Existing vegetation within an easement, leasehold or parcel of a public utility may be used to satisfy the landscaping requirements. f) Modification to or replacement of existing facilities shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Article 6.16.14. Pre - existing facilities may remain during construction of replacement facilities, but shall be dismantled after the replacement facility is in operation. g) The parcel or easement across the parcel, (whether owned or leased by the utility) on which the facility is located shall contain a minimum area of 5000 square feet.