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Article 5: Uses Section 5.14: Standards For Manufacturing, Assembly, & Processing, and Distribution Uses - Food Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-153 (a) A winery, production only, that is located on a bona fide farm, and which utilizes primarily crops produced on-site is considered a bona fide farming use and is not subject to zoning regulations. (b) A winery, production only, that does not utilize primarily crops produced on-site, regardless of whether it is located on a bona fide farm, is not considered a bona fide farming use and is subject to the regulations contained in this Ordinance. (2) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all buildings shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the property line. (3) Application materials shall include a comprehensive groundwater study, for 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. (D) Standards of Evaluation for a Winery with Minor Events Class B Special Use Permit or ASE-CZ and MPD-CZ Zoning Districts (2)(1) 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. (3)(2) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all structures, facilities, storage areas, and parking areas shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines. (4)(3) Events shall be limited to no more than 150 people at one time and shall occur no more than 12 days per year. (5)(4) 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. (6)(5) Special events shall cease no later than 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday or 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, unless approved otherwise in the permit. (7)(6) Food services are not allowed unless approved in the permit. (8)(7) Retail sales and facility tours are intended to be minor components of the overall use as a microbrewery that produces craft malt beverages. Retail sales may include complementary items but are intended to be comprised primarily of products produced on-site. The permit may specify limits to these activities.154 154 Existing standards moved from Section 5.6.11 of the UDO and renumbered accordingly. 129