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Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-38 <br /> <br />footage allowances referenced in Section <br />5.5.3.A(2)(e)(iii)a. <br />d. An existing accessory structure which is larger than the <br />permitted size referenced in Section 5.5.3.A(2)(e)(iii)a <br />may be used for the home occupation provided that no <br />more than the permitted amount of square feet is used <br />for the home occupation and the area is physically <br />separated by walls or other barriers. In order to qualify <br />as an existing accessory structure for the purpose of <br />conducting a home occupation, the structure must have <br />been constructed to meet building code requirements <br />applicable to a residential accessory structure, and must <br />have been in existence for at least 36 months. <br />(iv) Use of Outdoor Storage Space <br />a. Up to 500 square feet of outdoor storage area may be <br />used in conjunction with major home occupations <br />provided that it is: <br />i. Clearly defined on the site plan and on the <br />ground. <br />ii. Located at least 80 feet from any lot line or road <br />right-of-way; and <br />iii. Totally screened from the view from the road <br />and from adjacent property in the same manner <br />required for accessory buildings. <br />5.5.4 Mobile Home Parks <br />(A) Standards for MHP-CZ <br />(1) Permitted Uses and Structures <br />In addition to Mobile Homes, as defined by this Ordinance, the following <br />accessory structures and uses shall be permitted: <br />(a) Caretaker's or manager's home or office. <br />(b) Service buildings and areas necessary to provide washing and drying <br />machines for domestic laundry, sanitation, rest rooms, storage, vending <br />machines, and other similar services provided by the facility for the use <br />and convenience of the mobile home park tenants. <br />(c) Recreation buildings/facilities and areas serving only the mobile home <br />park in which they are located. <br />(d) Customary accessory buildings and facilities necessary for operation of <br />the mobile home park in which they are located. <br />(e) Storage buildings for individual mobile home spaces and intended for the <br />exclusive use of the occupants of the mobile home space. <br />(f) Fenced, communal storage areas provided by the park operator for <br />boats, campers, and other accessory vehicles belonging to park <br />residents. <br />(g) Sales of mobile homes already located on approved and established <br />mobile home stand spaces. <br />(2) Mobile Home Stand Space Requirements <br />16