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231 <br /> Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.13:Standards for Agricultural Uses <br /> adversely impacting adjacent properties. <br /> (6) In addition to the information required by Sections 2.7 or 2.9,as applicable, <br /> application materials shall also 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 /> 5.13.14 Non-Farm Use of Farm Equipment <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) Equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and road(s). <br /> (2) Outdoor storage of materials such as gravel,dirt,or plants shall be limited in both <br /> area and duration. <br /> (3) On-site retail sales shall not be permitted. <br /> 5.13.15 Stables,Commercial <br /> (A) Use Standards <br /> 0) Use shall net hen milted as a Gondotmonal I Ice Dostrinf Refer to Centman 5 1 2 of <br /> fh�s(lrrl�na nnn <br /> tB)LALSubmittal Requirements and Standards of Evaluation for Glass B Special Use <br /> Permit or Aco_r7 or n412n_r-Conditional Zoning Districts <br /> (1) Submittal Requirements <br /> In addition to the information required by Sections 2.7 or 2.9,as applicable,the <br /> following information shall be supplied as part of the application for approval of <br /> this use: <br /> (a) Plans for all barns,boarding facilities,exercise yards, riding arenas,and <br /> related improvements, including signage. <br /> (b) Site plan showing the improvements listed in a)above,other structures <br /> on the same lot,and structures on adjacent property. <br /> (c) A comprehensive groundwater study,for facilities expected to use more <br /> groundwater on an annual basis than an average single family residence <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-114 <br />