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<br />3. Where clearing is permitted, the applicant shall re-establish <br />vegetation in the area to the specifications of the Type C <br />land use buffer as detailed in the UDO. The applicant is <br />required to submit a detailed buffer plan denoting the cross <br />section of the buffer area and I-40 area to be impacted. <br />4. Buffer area shall be replanted to a minimum 50% of the <br />disturbed buffer width except in those instances where utility <br />services (i.e. power lines, stormwater facilities, water/sewer <br />lines, etc.) prevent same. <br />j. SIGNS AND LIGHTING: <br />i. All lighting shall comply with the submittal and permitting criteria <br />detailed within the UDO. <br />ii. A comprehensive, and detailed, master signage plan shall be <br />submitted to the Orange County Planning Department for review <br />and approval consistent with the standards detailed herein. <br />iii. Signs shall be composed of individual internally lit letters. <br />iv. Logos are allowed in a box type fashion, if they are approved <br />copyright logos: IE: American Express, State Farm Insurance, etc. <br />v. Signage shall be allowed as follows: <br />1. Architectural Landmark – Providing the visual identifier for <br />the development. The primary location will take advantage of <br />the topography to give visual guidance for motorist along the <br />interstate. This would appear to be more of an architectural <br />feature than a sign. <br />i. Maximum Number: One (1) sign, <br />ii. Maximum Height: Fifty (50) feet, <br />iii. Maximum Size: Four hundred (400) square feet <br />each side of the structure. <br />2. Entry Portal Marker – providing the name of the development <br />and identifying the names of major tenants. These signs are <br />primarily intended for location at the main entrances to the <br />project. <br />i. Maximum Number: Eight (8) signs, <br />ii. Maximum Height: Eight (8) feet, <br />iii. Maximum Size: Three hundred (300) square feet <br />each. <br />iv. Style of Sign: Internally illuminated cabinet style signs <br />shall be prohibited. Entry portal markers shall be <br />either raised/blocked lettering or a wall style sign that <br />is externally illuminated. <br />v. Sign Allocation: For Entry Portal Markers, the name <br />of the project shall occupy at least sixty percent (60%) <br />of the sign area. <br />vi. Setback from right-of-way: Ten (10) feet <br /> 317