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Article 5: Uses 236 Section 5.13: Standards for Agricultural Uses district allows a residential density of 1 unit for 2 acres and the proposed use is on a six acre parcel (which could yield 3 residences), the proposed use(s) may use three times the water used by an average single family residence (or 720 gallons per day, on an annualized basis) before a comprehensive groundwater study is required. The water usage rates of any existing use subject to zoning regulations located on the same lot shall be taken into account when determining if a comprehensive groundwater study is required. Said study shall detail: (i) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis by regulated uses located on the parcel (e.g., water usage by bona fide farm uses is not required to be included); (ii) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and (iii) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. (2) Standards of Evaluation (a) Minimum lot size: 5 acres for up to 10 horses, increasing by'/2 acre for each horse over 10. (b) No part of any building, structure, exercise yard, or riding arena, in which animals are housed or exercised shall be closer than 150 feet from a property line, except property occupied by the owner/operator of the facility. These minimum distances shall not apply if all portions of the facility, in which animals are housed, are wholly enclosed within a building. (c) The site plan shows parking, access areas and screening devices for buildings, riding arenas, and boarding facilities. (d) A sign clearly visible from the ground shall be posted at the main entrance to the facility and shall contain the names, addresses, and telephone numbers where persons responsible for the facility may be contacted at any hour of the day or night. The sign shall comply with dimensional requirements as set forth within this Ordinance. 5.13.16 Stockyards / Livestock Markets (A) Use Standards (1) Use shall not be: permitted within the Rural Buffer land use classification, as designated by the adopted Comprehensive Plan, as part of a Conditional District application." (a)--Pe ted as a-SeRd+tional-Use District. Refer to Section 5.1.3 of Ordinance; or (b) Permitted within the Rural Buffer land use classification,_ari as designated by the adopted GemnreheRSOVe Rlan as art of a GGR ditiGRal 7r,nin.. DiotriGt a nliGatir,n (B) Standards of Evaluation (1) The minimum lot size shall be 10 acres. (2) Site shall have direct access to a major road, as classified in the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, and shall use said road as the primary access, unless 119 Existing restriction being relocated since there is no longer an (a)and (b) in the subsection. Orange County, North Carolina-Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-115