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Article 5 : Uses <br /> Section 5 . 6 : Standards for Commercial Service Uses <br /> ( 8 ) Applicants requesting a full or partial waiver of the right - of - way land use buffer <br /> shall submit evidence that the property is listed on the National Historic Register <br /> or recognized by the State of North Carolina or the County of Orange as a place <br /> of historic interest . Applications incorporating historic sites shall provide a <br /> description of how the historical style and character of the building and /or <br /> property is to be enhanced through the project . <br /> ( C ) Standards of Evaluation for Class A Special Use Permit <br /> ( 1 ) Proposed uses and facilities are complementary and compatible with surrounding <br /> area . and appropriate in the location proposed given character of surrounding <br /> development . <br /> ( 2 ) Fire . police and rescue services and water supply and wastewater treatment <br /> methods are adequate to serve the proposed uses and facilities . <br /> ( 3 ) Recreational areas , service areas , parking and screening are adequate for the <br /> proposed use ( s ) . <br /> ( 4 ) Internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation is adequate for the proposed use ( s ) . <br /> ( 5 ) Building plans for all building areas intended for public use shall be reviewed and <br /> approved by the Fire Marshal and Building Inspections Division prior to issuance <br /> of any Certificates of Occupancy . <br /> ( 6 ) In those cases where a Certificate of Occupancy is not required . the applicant <br /> shall schedule a site inspection with the Fire Marshal and Building Inspections <br /> Division and submit documentation of site approval to the Planning Department <br /> prior to commencing operation . <br /> ( 7 ) The applicant shall be permitted to construct one sign not to exceed 16 square <br /> feet in size . Such identifying signs shall be installed with landscaping around the <br /> base . All illumination shall be installed as ground lighting to prevent night - time <br /> glare . <br /> ( 8 ) On - site parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 6 . 9 of this <br /> Ordinance . The Fire Marshal shall approve the site plan indicating there is <br /> sufficient area for EMS and fire truck accessibility . <br /> ( 9 ) The site shall meet the landscaping and buffer requirements established in <br /> Section 6 . 8 of this Ordinance . However , property recognized by the state or the <br /> county as a historic site , or as containing a significant historic structure . shall <br /> receive a full or partial waiver of the road - front land use buffer to maintain the <br /> historic character of the site and the traditional view of the house from the <br /> roadside . <br /> ( 10 ) The applicant shall be responsible for satisfying all review and permitting <br /> requirements of other public agencies , including but not limited to NCDOT <br /> driveway permits . <br /> ( 11 ) Outdoor events ( e . g . weddings . receptions . parties ) or similar activities <br /> conducted for compensation shall be permitted . only if there is sufficient overflow <br /> parking available on site . Overflow parking does not have to be paved or <br /> graveled but must be on a suitable ( even ) surface . <br /> ( D ) ExpirationRe - approval of SpeGmal -Use Perm it178 <br /> The Class 4 SiDenlal 1 Ise permit if annrnved shall he valmd fnr siv years hi it may <br /> be reneWed nr re - approved by the BearrJ of QG into (' nmmissinners after <br /> 178 This was existing language, as contained within Section 5 . 6 . 7 ( A ) ( 3 ) of the UDO, staff was reviewing . After <br /> conferring with the Attorney, it is being eliminated . The standard is inconsistent with how special use permits are <br /> processed per other relevant sections of the UDO . <br /> Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 - 66 <br />