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Article 5: Uses 160 <br /> Section 5.22: miscellaneous uses <br /> (d) Traffic Study <br /> (i) A traffic impact study is required with all applications for the <br /> following: <br /> a. Subdivisions with more than 40 lots outside of transition <br /> areas, and <br /> b. Subdivisions with more than 80 lots within transition <br /> areas. <br /> (i i) The study shall include an analysis of the need for public road <br /> improvements, including pedestrian-oriented enhancements, for <br /> on-site and off-site improvements as said improvements relate to <br /> the level of service impacted by the development. <br /> (iii) The traffic impact study shall be prepared in accordance with the <br /> requirements of Section 6.17. <br /> (3) Standards of Evaluation <br /> (a) The project meets all applicable design standards and other <br /> requirements of this Ordinance. <br /> (b) The project meets all service provision criteria as set forth below: <br /> (i) Fire— identifies the primary and secondary responders and the <br /> source(s)of water. <br /> (i i) Police—identifies the primary and secondary responders. <br /> (iii) Rescue services—identifies the primary and secondary <br /> responders. <br /> (Iy) Water Supply—source and capacity of water supply. <br /> (v) Wastewater Treatment Methods—provider and capacity of <br /> wastewater treatment source. <br /> (c) Habitats shall be identified and evaluated in the biological inventory <br /> required by Section 5.17.6(A)(2)(b)and are subject to the following: <br /> (i) An undisturbed buffer is required around the boundary of <br /> T habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species as shown on <br /> the biological inventory. Buffer width shall be determined by site <br /> evaluation in consultation with the applicant's biologist and <br /> County staff; <br /> (ii) Habitat enhancements as described in the biological inventory <br /> shall be made for a broad range of species to help mitigate the <br /> loss of wildlife habitat during construction. Examples include: <br /> a. Preserving, planting, and maintaining a variety of native <br /> vegetation (also dead trees and snags): <br /> b. Installing structures conducive for nesting such as bird <br /> houses or bat boxes designed and located for various <br /> species; or <br /> C. Creating wetlands; <br /> (iii) Conservation easements or other acceptable means such as <br /> dedication to a public agency, or conservancy or a homeowner's <br /> association are required to protect wetlands and other habitats <br /> while insuring proper long-term maintenance; and <br /> (iv) Provide barriers or fencing, and signage at the edge of habitat <br /> buffers to prohibit vehicular and pedestrian access. Limited <br /> access may be allowed if proposed in a sensitive manner for <br /> environmental education purposes. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-178 <br />