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Article 5: Uses 151 <br /> Section 5.6: Standards for Commercial Service Uses <br /> (8) Applicants requesting a full or partial waiver of the right-of-way land use buffer <br /> shall submit evidence that the property is listed on the National Historic Register <br /> or recognized by the State of North Carolina or the County of Orange as a place <br /> of historic interest. Applications incorporating historic sites shall provide a <br /> description of how the historical style and character of the building and/or <br /> property is to be enhanced through the project. <br /> (C) Standards of Evaluation for Class A Special Use Permit <br /> (1) Proposed uses and facilities are complementary and compatible with surrounding <br /> area, and appropriate in the location proposed given character of surrounding <br /> development. <br /> (2) Fire, police and rescue services and water supply and wastewater treatment <br /> methods are adequate to serve the proposed uses and facilities. <br /> (3) Recreational areas, service areas, parking and screening are adequate for the <br /> proposed use(s). <br /> (4) Internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation is adequate for the proposed use(s). <br /> (5) Building plans for all building areas intended for public use shall be reviewed and <br /> approved by the Fire Marshal and Building Inspections Division prior to issuance <br /> of any Certificates of Occupancy. <br /> (6) In those cases where a Certificate of Occupancy is not required, the applicant <br /> shall schedule a site inspection with the Fire Marshal and Building Inspections <br /> Division and submit documentation of site approval to the Planning Department <br /> prior to commencing operation. <br /> (7) The applicant shall be permitted to construct one sign not to exceed 16 square <br /> feet in size. Such identifying signs shall be installed with landscaping around the <br /> base. All illumination shall be installed as ground lighting to prevent night-time <br /> Ig are. <br /> (8) On-site parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 6.9 of this <br /> Ordinance. The Fire Marshal shall approve the site plan indicating there is <br /> sufficient area for EMS and fire truck accessibility. <br /> (9) The site shall meet the landscaping and buffer requirements established in <br /> Section 6.8 of this Ordinance. However, property recognized by the state or the <br /> county as a historic site, or as containing a significant historic structure, shall <br /> receive a full or partial waiver of the road-front land use buffer to maintain the <br /> historic character of the site and the traditional view of the house from the <br /> roadside. <br /> (10) The applicant shall be responsible for satisfying all review and permitting <br /> requirements of other public agencies, including but not limited to NCDOT <br /> driveway permits. <br /> (11) Outdoor events (e.g. weddings, receptions, parties) or similar activities <br /> conducted for compensation shall be permitted, only if there is sufficient overflow <br /> parking available on site. Overflow parking does not have to be paved or <br /> graveled but must be on a suitable (even) surface. <br /> (D) Expiration and Re-approval of Spenlal Use Derrnmit178 <br /> The Class A Special Use Permit, if approved, shall be valid for six ears hi rt may <br /> he renewed or re-approved by the Board of County ('omm'ss'nners after <br /> reeeIVIRGI a wort from the Planning Depar+men+that the use 's and has been <br /> �, Department�«��� u�, <br /> 178 This was existing language,as contained within Section 5.6.7(A)(3)of the UDO,staff was reviewing. After <br /> conferring with the Attorney, it is being eliminated. The standard is inconsistent with how special use permits are <br /> processed per other relevant sections of the UDO. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-66 <br />