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Article 6: Development Standards 265 <br /> Section 6.8: Landscaping, Buffers&Tree Protection <br /> (c n has changed substantially On it pact or <br /> e 1�3ra�rr� changed-�9�� '�� s-FCC-p�-� C , <br /> (d) A�baasis for genial for reasons <br /> eset forth in Section 2.5 or_Ai Article 5 <br /> demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence 135 <br /> {4}Ii3LA site plan shall not be accepted by staff for review until the MPD-GZ-CD Master <br /> Plan has been approved. <br /> (5) The PIaRRiRg DireGtGF shollurchave-the diSGFetiGR i) requIFe--a-l�6di�ICi�iiv^''rrt^e the <br /> approved na�07 Master D� aR sho„ld the submitted site plan Glat� , m 11 <br /> -PI anning rl�recter's epinieR, the pmvisions set forth in SeGtiGR F 7 5(D)(3) aheye <br /> SECTION • LANDSCAPING, i TREE PROTECTION <br /> 6.8. urpose and Intent <br /> The sta rds of this section provide for the preservation of existing vegetation for the <br /> installation an aintenance of new vegetation and other landscape arc ' ural features. The <br /> purpose of these sta rds is to: <br /> (A) Protect, preserve, enhance the visual a character, and value of Orange <br /> County; <br /> (B) Enhance the beauty of the b i en ment; <br /> (C) Enhance the priva nd welfare of citizens eparating incompatible land uses; <br /> (D) Allow for ecological benefits provided by plant ma i s including: protection of <br /> la rom erosion and storm water runoff; minimize noise, wa light and air <br /> pollution; mitigation of the heat island effect; recharging of aquifers; rotection <br /> and 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-GZ-CD Master Plan, preliminary plat <br /> in the case of major subdivisions or a final plat in the case of minor subdivisions, is required. <br /> 3 Variations <br /> A) In some cases the strict adherence to this section of the Ordinance would ve no <br /> useful purpose, in which case the Planning Director, may modify the er and <br /> scape standards of this Section where: <br /> (1) The raphy of a site and/or the size of a propo lot are sufficient to serve <br /> the purpos a buffer; <br /> (2) Existing structures, i 'ties, gardens active farmland are located in the buffer <br /> or setback areas; <br /> (3) Existing vegetation is aged, u althy, or poses a safety threat; or <br /> (4) An existing re i nce or structure with esta ' hed lawn areas and/or plant beds <br /> is contai within a proposed subdivision lot. <br /> (B) The nning Director may require alternative buffers or Ian ing, including <br /> ations other than those typically required, when a modification to requirements <br /> of this section is warranted in order to meet the intent of the specified sta rds. <br /> (C) When a proposed lot includes one or more of the conditions listed above, the <br /> Planning Director is empowered to waive the requirements for screening or additional <br /> 135 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 />