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Article 5: Uses 172 <br /> Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational Uses <br /> the storage facility prior to final occupancy permits. <br /> (21)(113)If additional or accessory land uses are desired, the facility owner shall cause a <br /> new site plan to be created outlining the location and nature of the proposed new <br /> land use, demonstrating compliance with this Ordinance. <br /> tM 14 The County shall approve a construction schedule to complete the items listed <br /> above. <br /> 5.7.7 Guest Ranch <br /> (A) Standards of Evaluation for ASE-CZ Zoning District <br /> (1) Minimum lot size: 25 acres. <br /> (2) Application materials shall include a comprehensive groundwater study, for <br /> facilities expected to use more groundwater on an annual basis than an average <br /> single family residence (which uses 240 gallons of water per day) built at the <br /> highest density the existing zoning district would allow. For example, if the <br /> existing zoning district allows a residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the <br /> proposed use is on a six acre parcel (which could yield 3 residences), the <br /> proposed use(s) may use three times the water used by an average single family <br /> residence (or 720 gallons per day, on an annualized basis) before a <br /> comprehensive groundwater study is required. The water usage rates of any <br /> existing use subject to zoning regulations located on the same lot shall be taken <br /> into account when determining if a comprehensive groundwater study is required. <br /> Said study shall detail: <br /> (a) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, monthly, <br /> and annual basis by regulated uses located on the parcel (e.g., water <br /> usage by bona fide farm uses is not required to be included); <br /> (b) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be <br /> safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and <br /> (c) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use are <br /> expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. <br /> (3) Site shall have direct access to a major road, as classified in the Orange County <br /> Comprehensive Plan, and shall use said road as the primary access, unless <br /> approved otherwise in the permit. <br /> (4) All structures, facilities, storage areas, and parking areas shall be located a <br /> minimum of 100 feet from all property lines. <br /> (5) Special events are not allowed unless approved in the permit and may be limited <br /> in duration, frequency, number of people in attendance, or other aspects. <br /> (6) Loudspeakers and public address systems shall not be used before 7 a.m. or <br /> after 7 p.m. if an existing residence is located within 1,000 feet of the facility, <br /> unless approved otherwise in the permit. <br /> (7) All unpaved areas shall be maintained in a manner which prevents dust from <br /> adversely impacting adjacent properties. <br /> Theater 186 <br /> Use Standards <br /> Brve-iinTheaters shall net be-permitted-a ����+i+i„n ,� � �se�is�r�c�. o <br /> Sen+inn F i 3 of this Ordononno <br /> Standards fer the NC-2 and /'`C-2 7-nine, Diatri nfc <br /> 186 Theater moved to the'Assembly' land use category. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-95 <br />