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Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.13: Standards for Agricultural Uses <br /> <br /> <br />(5) 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 />5.13.12 Greenhouses with On Premise Sales <br />(A) General Standards for Evaluation <br />(1) If located in an AR zoning district, the minimum lot size shall be 3 acres, unless <br />permitted as an ASE-CZ. <br />(2) If located in an AR zoning district, outdoor storage shall be located in the side or <br />rear yards and shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from the property line. <br />5.13.13 Meat Processing Facility, Community <br />(A) General Standards for Evaluation <br />(1) If located in an AR zoning district, facility shall be located on the bona fide farm of <br />one of the cooperative farm partners.29 <br />(2) 30The building shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in size. <br />(3) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all buildings, outdoor storage <br />areas, and animal pens shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the property <br />line. <br />(4) Outdoor storage of products shall be permitted in to the rear yard of the primary <br />structure and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties. <br />(5) In addition to the application materials required in Section 2.5 or 2.9, as <br />applicable, the following shall also be required: <br />(a) The number of location of participating cooperative farm partners. <br />(b) Number of employees, if any. <br />(c) Frequency and hours of operation. <br />(d) A comprehensive groundwater study, for facilities expected to use more <br />than 240 gallons of groundwater per day per acre of lot area on an <br />29 The County Attorney’s office has advised that this standard is legally insufficient and must be removed. Removal <br />of this standard means that within the AR zoning district, a community meat processing facility can be located, <br />subject to standards, on parcels that are not considered bona fide farms. <br />30 Renumbering will occur automatically after (1) is removed. <br /> <br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-126 <br /> <br /> <br />96