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Article 5: Uses 159 <br /> Section 5.22: miscellaneous uses <br /> (a) Solid Waste <br /> The location within the subdivision of a solid waste convenience <br /> center(s) intended to serve the subdivision and, where appropriate, the <br /> area in which the subdivision is located. <br /> (b) Biological Inventory <br /> (i) A biological inventory which identifies the following: <br /> a. Habitat diversitV, <br /> b. Species diversity, <br /> C. Species of special concern such as those designated as <br /> threatened or endangered, <br /> d. Last known sighting, <br /> e. Candidate species likely to be present which may <br /> warrant protection, <br /> f. Specimen trees outstanding in size and/or species, and <br /> g. The status and source of the information compiled in the <br /> inventory. <br /> (i i) The biological inventory shall be accompanied bV an analysis <br /> describing the following: <br /> a. Habitat integrity, <br /> b. Relationships between habitats and to ecological <br /> communities offsite, <br /> C. Any existing threats to flora and fauna and <br /> d. Potential for habitat enhancement. <br /> (c) Environmental Mitigation <br /> A mitigation plan is required when any wetland or other environmentally <br /> sensitive area identified in the biological inventory will be altered as a <br /> result of development of the subdivision or construction of homes or <br /> other buildings and structures associated with the subdivision. The <br /> mitigation plan shall include the following: <br /> (i) An assessment of the ecological value of resources that will be <br /> lost and a statement of how that value will be replaced through <br /> mitigation; <br /> (i i) A specific statement of the goals and objectives, i.e., exactly <br /> what steps will be taken to compensate for lost habitat, etc.; <br /> (iii) Detailed descriptions in the form of grading plans, construction <br /> plans, and planting plans to illustrate how the objectives will be <br /> carried out; <br /> (iv) A monitoring and maintenance plan to measure success of the <br /> mitigation based on stated objectives. Include a list of parties <br /> responsible for monitoring and maintenance, a schedule for <br /> each, and how results will be reported to the Planning and <br /> Inspections Department; <br /> (v) A plan showing how the site will be protected from impacts bV <br /> human and unwanted animal intrusion, alternate plant species <br /> and construction methods that could be used in the event <br /> adjustments or substitutions are needed until the mitigation area <br /> is established; and <br /> NO A financial guarantee is required for the total cost of the <br /> mitigation project. Once the installation is complete, 30% of the <br /> amount of the letter of credit or escrow will be held for 12 months <br /> or until the site is established, whichever is greater. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-177 <br />