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Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational Uses <br /> <br /> <br />(6) Application materials shall include a comprehensive groundwater study, for <br />facilities expected to use more than 240 gallons of groundwater per day per acre <br />of lot area on an annual basis than an average single family residence (which <br />uses 240 gallons of water per day) built at the highest density the existing zoning <br />district would allow. For example, if the existing zoning district allows a <br />residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the proposed use is on a six acre <br />parcel (which could yield 3 residences), the proposed use(s) may use three times <br />the water used by an average single family residence (or 720 gallons per day, on <br />an annualized basis) before a comprehensive groundwater study is required. <br />The water usage rates of any existing use subject to zoning regulations located <br />on the same lot shall be taken into account when determining if a comprehensive <br />groundwater study is required. Said study shall detail: <br />(a) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, monthly, <br />and annual basis by regulated uses located on the parcel (e.g., water <br />usage by bona fide farm uses is not required to be included); <br />(b) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be <br />safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and <br />(c) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use will <br />are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. <br />SECTION 5.7: STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL USES <br />5.7.1 Recreational Facilities <br />(A) General Standards of Evaluation <br />(1) The standards included herein shall be applied to the following for-profit <br />recreational facilities: <br />(a) Tennis clubs, <br />(b) Swim clubs, <br />(c) Racquet ball, <br />(d) Squash clubs, <br />(e) Pitch and putt courses, <br />(f) Amusement areas, <br />(g) Bowling alleys, <br />(h) Skating rinks, <br />(i) Shooting ranges, <br />(j) Billiard and pool halls, <br />(k) Indoor athletic facilities and <br />(l) Other similar uses. <br />(2) The minimum lot area shall be two acres. <br />(3) No building shall be closer than the minimum requirements of the district or 20 <br />feet to the public right of way or private property line, whichever is greater. <br />(B) Standards for Class B Special Use Permit <br />(1) Submittal Requirements <br /> <br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-62 <br /> <br />87