Agenda - 05-18-2021; 6-a - Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments

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Article 6: Development Standards 270 Section 6.8: Landscaping, Buffers&Tree Protection (such as a letter of credit or performance bond) sufficient to cover 110% f the installed landscaping costs has been posted with the Planning and I ections Department. 6.8.12 Additio I Standards for Economic Development Districts (A) L dscape and Tree Preservation Plan The Lands pe and Tree Preservation Plan shall be pr ared in accordance with the requirements Section 6.8.10. (B) Preservation Existing Features (1) Natural feature uch as streams a ponds, hillsides, rock formations, unique vegetation and nat I areas, wi ife habitats, and other similar features must be incorporated into the o rall elopment concept. (2) Building sites, parking ar and other uses shall be situated in such a way as to protect existing tree st k have a diameter of one-foot or greater when measured four and half feet abo ground level. (3) Trees to be sa d shall be noted on th andscape and tree preservation plan and appropr' a measures to protect the t stock from damage during construct' n, including no grading within the c i ical root zone, shall be indicated in acc dance with Section 6.8.4. (4) Were possible, trees shall be protected in stands or sters. (5) The siting of buildings shall take advantage of scenic views nd take into consideration the impact of new structures on views from off-s . 6) Where ever possible, access to views are to be preserved for adjac t property owners and passing motorists. (7) Scenic views and visual elements within the visual corridor shall be identifie nd preserved where possible. (C) Buffering Neighboring Uses (1) A minimum buffer of 100 feet in width is to be provided at the boundary of all Economic Development Districts. (2) In accordance with Section 6.6.45, a buffer of 100 feet in width is to be maintained adjacent to the right-of-way of interstate highways. (3) In the Buckhorn EDD, a buffer of 150 feet is required on the portion of the boundary adjacent to the Clearview Subdivision and adjoining residential area on the north side of West Ten Road. (4) In the Hillsborough EDD, a buffer of 100 feet is required along the Old 86 roadway corridor. For properties located within the EDH-1 zoning district, a 50 foot wide buffer is required. (5) Limited breaks in required interstate highway buffers may be allowed in accordance with Section 6.6.54(5). (6) Buffers may consist of existing wooded areas. If existing vegetation is not sufficient for screening, a planted buffer shall be augmented and interspersed, consisting of 50-75% evergreen trees reaching a minimum mature height of 30- feet. (7) In lieu of the Land Use Buffers required in Section 6.8.6, buffers between adjacent land uses, whether internal or external to the project, shall be provided in accordance with the Land Use Buffer Schedule that follows. (8) Trees with a caliper of six inches or greater should be considered for preservation. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-50