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Article 5: Uses Section 5.22: Standards for miscellaneous uses Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-181 a. Subdivisions with more than 40 lots outside of transition areas, and b. Subdivisions with more than 80 lots within transition areas. (ii) The study shall include an analysis of the need for public road improvements, including pedestrian-oriented enhancements, for on-site and off-site improvements as said improvements relate to the level of service impacted by the development. (iii) The traffic impact study shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.17. (3) Standards of Evaluation (a) The project meets all applicable design standards and other requirements of this Ordinance. (b) The project meets all service provision criteria as set forth below: (i) Fire – identifies the primary and secondary responders and the source(s) of water. (ii) Police – identifies the primary and secondary responders. (iii) Rescue services – identifies the primary and secondary responders. (iv) Water Supply – source and capacity of water supply. (v) Wastewater Treatment Methods – provider and capacity of wastewater treatment source. (c) Habitats shall be identified and evaluated in the biological inventory required by Section 5.17.6(A)(2)(b)and are subject to the following: (i) An undisturbed buffer is required around the boundary of habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species as shown on the biological inventory. Buffer width shall be determined by site evaluation in consultation with the applicant’s biologist and County staff; (ii) Habitat enhancements as described in the biological inventory shall be made for a broad range of species to help mitigate the loss of wildlife habitat during construction. Examples include: a. Preserving, planting, and maintaining a variety of native vegetation (also dead trees and snags); b. Installing structures conducive for nesting such as bird houses or bat boxes designed and located for various species; or c. Creating wetlands; (iii) Conservation easements or other acceptable means such as dedication to a public agency, or conservancy or a homeowner’s association are required to protect wetlands and other habitats while insuring proper long-term maintenance; and (iv) Provide barriers or fencing, and signage at the edge of habitat buffers to prohibit vehicular and pedestrian access. Limited access may be allowed if proposed in a sensitive manner for environmental education purposes. (d) Landscaping and Buffers 158