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Article 2: Procedures Section 2.7: Special Use Permits Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-27 (B) The application for an extension request shall be submitted a minimum of six months prior to the expiration of the Special Use Permit. (C) No changes shall be made to the terms and/or conditions of approval. (D) Only one approval of a time extension is permitted, and it shall be based on evidence presented by the applicant showing that permits have been pursued in a timely manner, and that delays have resulted from factors beyond the control of the applicant. (E) For developments which require approval of a Special Use Permit, the applicant may request that the Special Use Permit be vested as a Site Plan for a period of not less than two nor more than five years. For vesting purposes, Site Plans and Preliminary Plats may also be approved as a Special Use Permit at the request of the applicant. See Section 2.5 for information regarding site plans. 2.7.15 Changes to Approved Plans (A) The Planning Director is authorized to approve minor changes in the approved plans of Special Uses, as long as they are in harmony with action of the approving Board, but shall not have the power to approve changes that constitute a modification of the approval. A modification shall require approval of the Board having jurisdiction. (B) The following criteria shall constitute a modification: (1) Any change in a condition imposed during the approval of a special use permit. (2) Any change in use or enlargement of approved use. (3) Any increase in intensity of use. An increase in intensity of use shall be considered to be an increase in usable floor area and/or an increase in the number of dwelling or lodging units. (4) Structural alterations which significantly affects the basic size, form, style, ornamentation, and/or character of the building as shown on the approved site plan or described in the applicant’s narrative. (5) Substantial change in the amount and/or location of open space, recreation facilities or landscape screening. (6) Any increase in the size or number of approved signs. (7) Any change in parking areas resulting in an increase or reduction of 5% or more in the number of spaces approved. (8) Substantial changes in pedestrian and/or vehicular access or circulation. (9) Any change in a setback required by the provisions of this Ordinance or imposed as a condition of approval. (10) Any change in the location or extent of street and utility improvements or rights-of-way, including water, sewer and storm drainage facilities, which would provide a different level of service. (11) For telecommunication facilities, a modification shall also include the following: (a) An increase in the existing vertical height of the structure by more than: (i) 10% in the height of the tower, or (ii) The height of 1 additional antenna with separation from the nearest existing antenna not to exceed 20 feet Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5" Formatted: Indent: Left: 1" Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.5" Formatted: Indent: Left: 2" Formatted: Indent: Left: 2.5" 22