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Article 5: Uses Section 5.13: Standards for Agricultural Uses (c) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use will are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. 5.13.15 Non-Farm Use of Farm Equipment (A) General Standards for Evaluation (1) Use shall be located on a bona fide farm.31 (2) 32Equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and road(s). (3) Outdoor storage of materials such as gravel, dirt, or plants shall be limited in both area and duration. (4) On-site retail sales shall not be permitted. 5.13.16 Riding Stables, Commercial 33 (A) Standards for Class B Special Use Permit or ASE-CZ or MPD-CZ Zoning Districts (1) Submittal Requirements – In addition to the information required by Sections 2.7 or 2.9, as applicable, the following information shall be supplied as part of the application for approval of this use: (a) Plans for all barns, boarding facilities, exercise yards, riding arenas, and related improvements, including signage. (b) Site plan showing the improvements listed in a) above, other structures on the same lot, and structures on adjacent property. (c) A comprehensive groundwater study, for facilities expected to use more than 240 gallons of groundwater per day per acre of lot area on an annual basis than an average single family residence (which uses 240 gallons of water per day) built at the highest density the existing zoning district would allow. For example, if the existing zoning district allows a residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the proposed use is on a six acre parcel (which could yield 3 residences), the proposed use(s) may use three times the water used by an average single family residence (or 720 gallons per day, on an annualized basis) before a comprehensive groundwater study is required. The water usage rates of any existing use subject to zoning regulations located on the same lot shall be taken into account when determining if a comprehensive groundwater study is required. Said study shall detail: (i) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis by regulated uses located on the parcel (e.g., water usage by bona fide farm uses is not required to be included); (ii) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and (iii) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use will are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. 31 The County Attorney’s office has advised that this standard is legally insufficient and must be removed. Removal of this standard means that farm equipment could be stored, subject to standards, on parcels that are not considered bona fide farms. 32 Renumbering will occur automatically after (1) is removed. 33 Language shown in black text (existing) is proposed to be moved from existing Section 5.6.6. Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-128 98