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Article 5 : Uses <br /> Section 5 . 22 : Standards for miscellaneous uses <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 /> Div ) 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 by <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 /> ( 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 /> I <br /> mprovements , 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 . 1 T <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 prirnary and secondary <br /> responders . <br /> Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 - 181 <br />