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SECTION 2 . APPLICABILITY 2 . 1 Exemptions The following projects are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance , and no Environmental Documentation is requirede. 2 . 1 . 1 Any project involving a total area of 2 acres or less . 2 . 1 . 2 Routine repairs and housekeeping projects . 2 . 1 . 3 Routine grounds maintenance and landscaping . 2 . 1 . 4 Bonafide farming operations , not including sludge disposal . 2 . 1 . 5 Single - family residential development , except for Planned Developments 2 . 1 . 6 Any project located outside of the Orange County Planning Jurisdiction , including Transition Areas subject to development regulations of any Town within Orange County . 2 . 2 Environmental Assessment The Environmental Assessment ( EA ) shall consist of a document supplied by the Planning Department to address issues of environmental concern to the County , and completed by the applicant . Environmental Assessment is required for non - exempt projects that : 2 . 2 . 1 Qualify as a small or large generator of hazardous waste as defined by the North Carolina Department cf Human Resources ( Hazardous Waste Branch of Solid Waste Management Section ) ; and / or 2 . 2 . 2 Involves as an integral part of the operation of a commercial or industrial activity more than 10 , 000 gallons per day of water usage , exclusive of domestic water ( 25 gpd per employee ) , and water used for climate control ( air conditioning and heating ) ; and / or 2 . 2 . 3 Require grading in excess of 40 , 000 square feet , exclusive of roads , for non - residential or attached residential development ; and / or 2 . 2 . 4 Require grading in excess of 40 , 000 square feet , exclusive of roads , for non - residential components of residential development ( golf courses , recreation facilities , and the like ) ; and / or 2 . 2 . 5 Require any of the following Environmental permits : ( a ) A Mining Permit pursuant to Lhe NC Mining Act . - 2 -