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Article 5: Uses Section 5.8: Standards for Childcare & Educational Facilities Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-91 facilities expected to use more groundwater 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: (a) 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); (b) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and (c) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. (3) Site shall have direct access to a major road, as classified in the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, and shall use said road as the primary access, unless approved otherwise in the permit. (4) All structures, facilities, storage areas, and parking areas shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines. (5) Special events are not allowed unless approved in the permit and may be limited in duration, frequency, number of people in attendance, or other aspects. (6) Loudspeakers and public address systems shall not be used before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. if an existing residence is located within 1,000 feet of the facility, unless approved otherwise in the permit. (7) All unpaved areas shall be maintained in a manner which prevents dust from adversely impacting adjacent properties. SECTION 5.8: STANDARDS FOR CHILDCARE & EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES 5.8.1 Daycare Center in a Residence (A) Use Standards (1) No more than 12 clients, at any given time, can be served by the facility.132 (A)(B) Submittal Requirements (1) In addition to the information required by Section 2.4.3, the plot plan shall show the following: (a) The location of the residence in which the Daycare Center in a Residence is to be located in relation to existing property lines and adjacent homes; (b) The location, number, and means of access to required off street parking areas; (c) The location and type of required landscaping and/or screening; and 132 Staff is adding language, currently contained with the table of permitted uses and definition, outlining the number of clients that can be served by the facility. Further we are eliminating references to ‘children’ as the use is being modified to serve adolescents and adults. 105