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230 <br /> Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.13:Standards for Agricultural Uses <br /> (b) Number of employees,if any. <br /> (c) Frequency and hours of operation. <br /> (d) A comprehensive groundwater study,for facilities expected to use more <br /> groundwater on an annual basis than an average single family residence <br /> (which uses 240 gallons of water per day)built at the highest density the <br /> existing zoning district would allow. For example,if the existing zoning <br /> district allows a residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the proposed <br /> 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 <br /> single family residence(or 720 gallons per day,on an annualized basis) <br /> before a comprehensive groundwater study is required.The water usage <br /> rates of any existing use subject to zoning regulations located on the <br /> same lot shall be taken into account when determining if a <br /> comprehensive groundwater study is required.Said study shall detail: <br /> (i) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily,weekly, <br /> monthly,and annual basis by regulated uses located on the <br /> parcel(e.g.,water usage by bona fide farm uses is not required <br /> to be included); <br /> (ii) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered <br /> to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity;and <br /> (iii) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed <br /> use are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the <br /> proposed use. <br /> 5.13.13 Meat Processing Facility, Regional <br /> fA�A)Use Standards <br /> d 86agnetedt by the adopted Gemwehenoi.de Plan as art of a rendtitinnel nistrigt <br /> (a) Permitted as a Conditional Use District.Refer to Section 5.1.3 of this <br /> QFdinaRGe;0 <br /> (b) Permitted within the Rural Buffer land use classification,as d`signnat <br /> by the adapted CompreheRsive Plan,as paFt of a Conditional Zenip'g <br /> D iStrid•t., plinntien <br /> (B) (A)Standards of Evaluation for Class A Special I Ice Permit or ASE-C—Wonditional <br /> Zoning Districts <br /> (1) The minimum lot size shall be 15 acres. <br /> (2) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property,all buildings,outdoor storage <br /> areas,and animal pens shall be located a minimum of 300 feet from the property <br /> line. <br /> (3) Outdoor storage of products shall be permitted in the rear yard of the primary <br /> structure and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties. <br /> (4) Site shall have direct access to a major road,as classified in the Orange County <br /> Comprehensive Plan,and shall use said road as the primary access,unless <br /> approved otherwise in the peFmAconditions of approval. <br /> (5) All unpaved areas shall be maintained in a manner which prevents dust from <br /> 426E-xi#iR-9en er an ..)and/1.1 i the..uI.s,.,..m,... <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-113 <br />