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273 <br /> Article 6: Development Standards <br /> Section 6.8:Landscaping,Buffers&Tree Protection <br /> /e�)it Gan bhe d n ted that the information presented+e the BeaFd efe <br /> Geyn+.i(`emetic.c.ienerc.at the MPD GZ Master Plan a iel stage was <br /> materially false a misleading, <br /> (b) GAn tons have AhaRgedsubstaRtialIT iR a rnaRn8tha+,that net <br /> FeaSORably have been an+ieina+ed <br /> (G) The lap has haneed substa +ially i its iFnPaGt6,pr <br /> (dd) A hasms for denialT or rf r reaSAn,;sp+forth in Cen+inn 2 5 Ar�mhinle56; <br /> demnnstra+ed la Y elear and e „idenee 144 <br /> (4)(3) A site plan shall not be accepted by staff for review until the MPD-SZ-CD Master <br /> Plan has been approved. <br /> ( ) The Dle�ning DdFeGtGF Shall have ; +n require edifne+ien+e+he ssret+�-ter e-a^, <br /> SECTIONapproved MPD CZ Master Plan should the submitted site plan violate,On the <br /> - • • <br /> 6.8.1 Purpose and Intent <br /> The standards of this section provide for the preservation of existing vegetation and for the <br /> installation and maintenance of new vegetation and other landscape architectural features.The <br /> purpose of these standards is to: <br /> (A) Protect, preserve,and enhance the visual appeal,character,and value of Orange <br /> County; <br /> (B) Enhance the beauty of the built environment; <br /> (C) Enhance the privacy and welfare of citizens by separating incompatible land uses; <br /> (D) Allow for the ecological benefits provided by plant materials including:protection of land <br /> from erosion and storm water runoff;minimize noise,water,light and air pollution; <br /> mitigation of the heat island effect; recharging of aquifers;and protection and <br /> enhancement of wildlife habitats;and <br /> (E) Preservation of natural forested tree areas. <br /> 6.8.2 Applicability <br /> The landscaping and buffering standards of this section shall apply to all proposed land <br /> development for which a site plan,special use permit, MPD-SZ-CD or MPD-RB-CD Master Plan, <br /> preliminary plat in the case of major subdivisions or a final plat in the case of minor subdivisions, <br /> is required. <br /> 6.8.3 Variations <br /> (A) In some cases the strict adherence to this section of the Ordinance would serve no <br /> useful purpose, in which case the Planning Director, may modify the buffer and <br /> landscape standards of this Section where: <br /> (1) The topography of a site and/or the size of a proposed lot are sufficient to serve <br /> the purpose of a buffer; <br /> (2) Existing structures,utilities,gardens or active farmland are located in the buffer <br /> or setback areas; <br /> (3) Existing vegetation is damaged, unhealthy,or poses a safety threat;or <br /> 144 The language in(3)is no longer necessary since review/approval would be via a Conditional District rather than <br /> an SUP. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina-Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-37 <br />