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229 <br /> Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.13:Standards for Agricultural Uses <br /> (3) The site shall be located on a major road,as classified in the Orange County <br /> Comprehensive Plan, unless permitted as an ASE-CZCD or ASE-RB-CD. <br /> (4) Outdoor storage shall be permitted in the rear yard of the primary structure and <br /> shall be screened from view of adjacent properties. <br /> (5) Application materials shall include a comprehensive groundwater study,for <br /> facilities expected to use more groundwater on an annual basis than an average <br /> single family residence(which uses 240 gallons of water per day)built at the <br /> highest density the existing zoning district would allow. For example,if the <br /> existing zoning district allows a residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the <br /> proposed use is on a six acre parcel(which could yield 3 residences),the <br /> proposed use(s)may use three times the water used by an average single family <br /> residence(or 720 gallons per day,on an annualized basis)before a <br /> comprehensive groundwater study is required.The water usage rates of any <br /> existing use subject to zoning regulations located on the same lot shall be taken <br /> into account when determining if a comprehensive groundwater study is required. <br /> Said study shall detail: <br /> (a) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily,weekly, monthly, <br /> and annual basis by regulated uses located on the parcel(e.g.,water <br /> usage by bona fide farm uses is not required to be included); <br /> (b) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be <br /> safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity;and <br /> (c) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use are <br /> expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. <br /> 5.13.11 Greenhouses with On Premise Sales <br /> (A) Use Standards <br /> (1) Shall be permitted as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm. <br /> Refer to Section 6.2.5 of this Ordinance. <br /> (B) Standards of Evaluation <br /> (1) If located in an AR zoning district,the minimum lot size shall be 3 acres,unless <br /> permitted as an ASE-CZCD or ASE-RB-CD. <br /> (2) If located in an AR zoning district,outdoor storage shall be located in the side or <br /> rear yards and shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from the property line. <br /> 5.13.12 Meat Processing Facility,Community <br /> (A) Use Standards <br /> (1) Shall be permitted as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm. <br /> Refer to Section 6.2.5 of this Ordinance. <br /> (B) Standards of Evaluation <br /> (1) The building shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in size. <br /> (2) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property,all buildings,outdoor storage <br /> areas,and animal pens shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the property <br /> line. <br /> (3) Outdoor storage of products shall be permitted in to the rear yard of the primary <br /> structure and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties. <br /> (4) In addition to the application materials required in Section 2.5 or 2.9,as <br /> applicable,the following shall also be required: <br /> (a) The number of location of participating cooperative farm partners. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-112 <br />