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Article 5: Uses 239 <br /> Section 5.21: Standards for Miscellaneous Uses <br /> Access to the subdivision and access to lots within the subdivision to <br /> existing public roads shall conform to and be in compliance with any <br /> public road access management plan adopted by Orange County. <br /> (k) Maintenance of Improvements <br /> (i) All site improvements such as roads, utilities (including irrigation <br /> and drainage structures), habitat enhancements, recreational <br /> amenities, signage, landscaping, open space, etc. will be <br /> maintained in function and appearance. <br /> (ii) Maintenance specifications, if any, for on-going site management <br /> (including provisions for handling of storm debris in open space <br /> areas)shall be submitted as part of the Resources Management <br /> Plan and incorporated into Homeowners' Association <br /> documents. <br /> 5.22.25.21.2 Specific Standards for Class n SpeGiai Use Per Conditional Districts Within <br /> Hillsborough EDD128 <br /> in addition to the general and speG*fin standards for all Sp8G*al Use Dormito the The following <br /> standards shall be addressed by the applicant before the issuance of a Class o Special Use <br /> P--ermitapproval of a Conditional District within the Hillsborough Economic Development District: <br /> (A) General Provisions <br /> (1) This section establishes criteria pertaining to appearance in the design of a site, <br /> buildings and structures, landscaping, signs, and other miscellaneous features <br /> that are observed by the public. <br /> (2) Aesthetic criteria are not intended to restrict imagination, innovation, or variety, <br /> but rather to assist in focusing on design principles which result in creative <br /> solutions that will promote visual appearance within the city and county, preserve <br /> taxable values, and promote the public health, safety and welfare. <br /> (B) General Design Standards <br /> (1) Harmonious and efficient organization <br /> (a) The site plan shall be organized harmoniously and efficiently in relation <br /> to existing topography, the size and type of plot, the character of <br /> adjoining property, and the type and size of buildings. <br /> (b) The site will be developed to facilitate orderly development of <br /> surrounding property and with minimal disturbance to the natural <br /> environment. <br /> (2) Preservation of natural state <br /> (a) Desirable vegetation or other unique natural features shall be preserved <br /> in their natural state when practical. <br /> (b) The Environmental Protection Plan shall include the locations of all <br /> existing trees 12" diameter four feet above the ground. <br /> (3) Enhancement of residential privacy <br /> (a) The site plan shall provide reasonable visual, lighting, and sound privacy <br /> for all adjacent dwelling units. <br /> (4) Emergency access <br /> 128 This section was moved from Section 5.3.2(a section pertaining to Special Use Permits) because uses in the <br /> Hillsborough EDD that formerly required a Class A SUP are suggested to be processed through the Conditional <br /> District process.The automatic hierarchical numbering scheme has changed without being marked as a change, <br /> but is consistent with existing Section 5.3.2; proposed revisions to the text are indicated as changes. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-136 <br />