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Article 5: Uses 231 <br /> Section 5.18: Standards for Assembly Uses <br /> (ii) Storage areas, <br /> (iii) Fencing and gates, <br /> (iv) Outdoor recreation areas <br /> (v) Access road(s)to the site, as well as on site roads, with an <br /> indication of type of proposed surface. <br /> (vi) Distances to the nearest residential structure. <br /> (b) A description of the type of facility planned, the size, capacity, and use of <br /> proposed buildings; a signed statement from the owners or operators <br /> that there shall be no activity allowed that will have adverse effects on <br /> adjacent property. The statement shall also include a complete list of all <br /> recreational activities that will take place on the site. <br /> (c) A phasing plan, when necessary, indicating the area to be developed in <br /> each phase with time periods for construction of each phase. This may <br /> be indicated on the site plan. <br /> (2) Standards of Evaluation <br /> (a) Unless public sewer is proposed to be extended, the adequacy for the <br /> method of sewage disposal will be determined by the lot size and soil <br /> suitability. Appropriate letters from the Orange County Environmental <br /> Health Department, local jurisdictions and/or the State Division of <br /> Environmental Management shall be submitted to indicate preliminary <br /> approval. <br /> (b) The landscape plan shall show how the facilities will be screened from <br /> the adjacent properties. A minimum 30 foot Type B buffer, as indicated in <br /> Section 6.8 shall be observed around the perimeter of the property. <br /> (c) If private recreational facilities are proposed, the improvements must <br /> meet the site improvement requirements in Section 7.11 of this <br /> Ordinance. The site plan for recreational facilities shall be reviewed by <br /> the Orange County Recreation and Parks Director. <br /> (d) Off street parking requirements shall be provided in accordance with <br /> Section 6.9 of this Ordinance. <br /> 5.18.5 Rural Special Events <br /> (A) General Standards for Evaluation or SE-CZ or MPD-CZ Zoning Districtsfor All <br /> Zoning Districts <br /> (1) Must be located on a bona fide farm. <br /> (2) In addition to the requirements in Section 2.5 or 2.9, as applicable, the following <br /> information shall be submitted with the application materials: <br /> (a) Description of special events to be held on-site, including frequency of <br /> events, hours of operation, anticipated attendance, and any other <br /> pertinent details. <br /> (b) Location of parking area(s). <br /> (c) A map depicting surrounding uses and the distance to residential <br /> structures. <br /> (3) The temporary or seasonal commercial activities that comprise the special event <br /> must pertain to agricultural or rural-related activities. <br /> (4) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all structures, facilities, storage <br /> areas, and parking areas shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from all <br /> property lines. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-127 <br />