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11 <br />otherwise lawful and customary rural enterprises, such as, but not limited to, farm machinery <br />repair, sawmill, firewood distribution, composting for on-farm applications, bed and breakfast, <br />farm store, community/public gatherings, and educational programs so long as such activities are <br />consistent with Orange County zoning regulations and permits required by and issued by Orange <br />County under its laws and ordinances, and are conducted in buildings otherwise permitted under <br />this Conservation Easement in a manner that is consistent with the conservation purposes of this <br />Conservation Easement. Conducting customary rural enterprises on any other part of the <br />Property is not permitted without the advance written permission of Grantee in each instance. <br />Grantee shall not give such permission unless Grantee determines that the proposed use will not <br />diminish or impair the conservation values of the Property. <br />Grantors also retain the right to use any portion of the Property for educational programs, <br />recreational activities, and entertainment of members of the general public (agritourism) so long <br />as such activities are consistent with Orange County zoning regulations and permits required by <br />and issued by Orange County under its laws and ordinances. Examples include but are not <br />limited to farming, camping, harvest-your-own activities, and hiking. <br />Grantors reserve the right to manage vegetation for the following activities: (1)boundary <br />marking, fencing, and signage, (2)prescribed burning, and(3)removal of damaged trees and <br />debris caused by storms, fire, or other casualty,which pose a threat to life or property. <br />7.Procedure to Construct Buildings and Other Improvements <br />The Grantors' rights to construct or reconstruct buildings and other improvements are <br />described in subparagraphs (a)through (f)below. Any construction or reconstruction not <br />permitted below, or not previously approved by Grantee, is prohibited. Before undertaking any <br />construction or reconstruction that requires advance permission, the Grantors shall notify <br />Grantee and obtain written permission. All construction or reconstruction is subject to Orange <br />County zoning regulations and must be consistent with permits required by and issued by Orange <br />County under its laws and ordinances for such construction activities. <br />a) Fences -- Existing fences may be repaired and replaced, and new fences may be <br />built on the Property for purposes of reasonable and customary management of livestock and <br />wildlife or to fence off the perimeter of the Property without any further permission of Grantee. <br />b) Structures &Improvements— Structures, improvements, roads as described in <br />Paragraph 12, and other impervious surfaces located on the Property, shall not exceed 2 percent <br />of the total area of the Property, with allowances for existing structure and improvements. <br />Grantors reserve the right to install on the Property minor unroofed or temporary roofed <br />structures necessary or appropriate to permitted agriculture and agritourism provided that these <br />structures are designed and located in a manner that does not detract from the substantially <br />unbuilt character of the protected Property. Examples include gates, barriers, livestock <br />enclosures, kiosks,yurts, tents, and high tunnels. Grantors reserve the right to install a pervious <br />parking area on the Property. <br />Page 6 of 21 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: F68C289B-897D-4E9C-8B77-C5477012992E