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252 <br /> Article 5: Uses <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 /> °2'.25.21.2 Specific Standards for Class A SpeGial Use cermitsConditional Districts Within <br /> Hillsborough EDD136 <br /> i .dditie to the, rei and S138GOfiG standards f9F all SpeGlal Use Permits the The following <br /> standards shall be addressed by the applicant before the issuaRGeof a Class A Spe ;,i Lee <br /> Per n#approval 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 /> 136 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 />