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Agenda - 06-05-2018 5-c - Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments – Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD) Corrections
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 5, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 5-c SUBJECT: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments – Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD) Corrections DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendment Outline Form 2018-02 2. Draft Excerpt of May 2, 2018 Planning Board Minutes and Signed Statement of Consistency 3. BOCC Statement of Consistency 4. Proposed UDO Text Amendments 5. Legal Advertisement Patrick Mallett, Planner II, (919) 245-2577 Michael D. Harvey, Planner III, (919) 245-2597 Craig Benedict, Director, (919) 245-2575 PURPOSE: To hold a public hearing on a Planning Director initiated Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment correcting references to the Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD) within the UDO. BACKGROUND: In January 2017 the BOCC approved a text amendment changing the name of the Mobile Home Park Conditional Zoning District (MHP-CZD) to Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD). Unfortunately, there are still references to the MHP-CZD within the UDO thereby creating conflict(s). The proposed amendments seek to correct these oversights and ensure uniformity within the UDO. For more information please refer to Attachment 1. Planning Director Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends the approval of the Statement of Consistency, as contained in Attachment 3, and the UDO Text Amendment contained in Attachment 4. Planning Board Recommendation: At its May 2, 2018 meeting, the Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Statement of Consistency and the UDO amendment package. An excerpt of the draft minutes and the signed Statement of Consistency from this meeting are included in Attachment 2. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: 1 • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Existing staff, included in the Departmental staffing budget, will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Receive the proposed amendments to the UDO as detailed in this abstract and attachments; 2. Conduct the public hearing and accept comment on the proposed amendments; 3. Close the public hearing. (Note that, because this is a legislative decision, additional comments at a later date are permitted); and 4. Decide on one of the following options: a. Adopt the proposed amendments by approving the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 3) and Ordinance (Attachment 4). b. Defer a decision to a later BOCC regular meeting date. c. Refer the item back to the Planning Board for a specific purpose. 2 Form Revised 09-29-16 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) AMENDMENT OUTLINE UDO / Zoning-2018-02 UDO text amendment to correct and update references to the Home Park (HP) Conditional Zoning District. A. AMENDMENT TYPE Map Amendments Future Land Use Map: From: To: Zoning Map: From: To: Other: Text Amendments Comprehensive Plan Text: Section(s): UDO Text: UDO General Text Changes UDO Development Standards UDO Development Approval Processes Section(s): 1. 3.8.3 (A) (3) Conditional Zoning Districts – Districts Established; 2. 3.8.4 Base Zoning Districts – Home Park(HP) Conditional Zoning District; 3. 5.5.4 Home Park; 4. 5.5.5 Existing Mobile Home Parks; 5. 6.12.11 Signs Permitted in All Districts. Other: Attachment 1 3 Form Revised 09-29-16 B. RATIONALE 1. Purpose/Mission In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments of the UDO, the Planning Director has initiated text amendments to the UDO to correct inconsistent references to the Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD). The purpose of the amendment is to correct these inconsistencies and ensure uniformity within the UDO. 2. Analysis As required under Section 2.8.5 of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: ‘cause an analysis to be made of the application and, based upon that analysis, prepare a recommendation for consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of County Commissioners’. In January of 2017 the BOCC approved a text amendment changing the name of the Mobile Home Park Conditional Zoning District (MHP-CZD) to Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD). The amendment involved updating references to the new title throughout the UDO. Unfortunately there are still references to the MHP-CZD within the UDO creating conflict(s). Staff needs to amend the UDO to correct for these oversights and ensure uniformity. 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. 4. New Statutes and Rules Not applicable C. PROCESS a. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed March 8, 2018 b. Public Hearing June 5, 2018 c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints April 4, 2018 – Planning Board Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) meeting – There were no comments on this proposed text amendment at the April 4, 2018 ORC meeting. 4 Form Revised 09-29-16 May 2, 2018 – Planning Board Recommendation - The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval. Draft minutes from the meeting can be found in Attachment 2. d. Development Advisory Committee (DAC) e. Legal Sufficiency Determination f. Other b. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and Orange County ordinance requirements. a. Planning Board Review: April 4, 2018 – Planning Board Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) meeting. May 2, 2018 – Planning Board Recommendation. b. Advisory Boards: N/A c. Local Government Review: Staff transmitted the proposed amendment(s) to the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Mebane, and Hillsborough for courtesy review on April 4, 2018. No comments have been received. d. Notice Requirements Legal advertisement for the public hearing shall be in accordance with the provisions of the UDO. e. Outreach: March 15, 2018 April 30, 2018 Not applicable General Public: Small Area Plan Workgroup: Other: 5 Form Revised 09-29-16 c. FISCAL IMPACT Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs for the required legal advertisement will be paid from FY2017-18 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. D. AMENDMENT IMPLICATIONS The amendment will correct existing inconsistent references within the UDO associated with the HP-CZD district. E. SPECIFIC AMENDMENT LANGUAGE Please refer to Attachment 4. Primary Staff Contact: Michael D. Harvey Current Planning (919) 245-2597 mharvey@orangecountync.gov 6 DRAFT MINUTES 1 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD 2 MAY 2, 2018 3 REGULAR MEETING 4 5 6 MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Marshall (Vice-Chair), Bingham Township Representative; Kim Piracci, At-Large; Randy 7 Marshall, At-Large; David Blankfard, Hillsborough Township Representative; Laura Nicholson, Eno Township 8 Representative; Alexander Gregory, Chapel Hill Township Representative; David Blankfard, Hillsborough Township 9 Representative; Hunter Spitzer, At-Large; Adam Beeman, Cedar Grove Township Representative; Carrie Fletcher, 10 Bingham Township Representative; Lydia Wegman (Chair), At-Large Chapel Hill Township Representative; Patricia 11 Roberts, Cheeks Township Representative; 12 13 MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Guthrie, At-Large Chapel Hill Township; Buddy Hartley, Little River Township 14 Representative; 15 16 STAFF PRESENT: Craig Benedict, Planning Director; Michael Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor; Patrick Mallett, 17 Planner II; Ashley Moncado, Planner II; 18 19 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 20 Chair Lydia Wegman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 21 22 23 AGENDA ITEM 7: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) TEXT AMENDMENTS – HP-CZ (HOME PARK – 24 CONDITIONAL ZONING) DISTRICT - To make a recommendation to the BOCC on government-25 initiated amendments to the text of the UDO that will clean up items that were inadvertently omitted 26 from amendments that were adopted in 2017. This item is scheduled for public hearing on June 5, 27 2018. 28 29 PRESENTER: Patrick Mallett, Planner II 30 31 Patrick Mallett presented the staff abstract on this amendment package reminding the Planning Board the County 32 recently changed the name of the Mobile Home Park Conditional Zoning District (MPD-CZ) to Home Park Conditional 33 Zoning District (HP-CZD). Unfortunately there are still references to the Mobile Home Park Conditional Zoning 34 District within the UDO, which have to be corrected. The county attorney has reviewed the amendments. The term 35 “mobile home park” is used by other departments like the Health Department. The attorneys concluded that the 36 Planning Department can change the terminology without causing problems for the other departments. 37 38 Patrick Mallett reviewed that Item 8 covers the allowable potential uses in the HP-CZ District. He reviewed that this 39 does not affect the status of tiny homes, which are not yet defined by the state or by building code as a separate 40 category. 41 42 MOTION made by Randy Marshall to approve the statement of consistency. Seconded by David Blankfard. 43 VOTE: Unanimous 44 45 MOTION made by Randy Marshall to approve the UDO text amendment contained in Attachment 3. Seconded by 46 Laura Nicholson 47 VOTE: Unanimous 48 49 AGENDA ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT 50 MOTION made by Laura Nicholson to adjourn at 7:36 p.m. Seconded by Randy Marshall. 51 52 53 ____________________________________ 54 Lydia N. Wegman, Chair 55 Attachment 2 7 8 STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY OF A PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT WITH THE ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Orange County has initiated an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) updating and correcting references to the Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP- CZD). The BOCC finds: a. The requirements of Section 2.8 of the UDO have been deemed complete; and, b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5, and 1.1.7 of the UDO and to Section 153A-341 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 1. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the following 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives: • Land Use Goal 6 – A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. These amendments are consistent with this goal and objective by eliminating contradictory references within the UDO concerning the HP-CZD. c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it: 1. Eliminates existing inconsistencies with the UDO concerning the Home Parks and HP-CZD. The amendment addresses inconsistencies and outdated references to “Mobile Home Parks and MHP-CZD” within the UDO and updates references to the amended HP-CZD. The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and findings expressed herein. ______________________ ________________________ Mark Dorosin, Chair Date Attachment 3 9 Ordinance # ORD-2018-021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF ORANGE COUNTY Whereas, Orange County has initiated amendments to its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to modify existing regulations eliminating references to the Mobile Home Park Conditional Zoning District (MPD-CZD), and Whereas, the County previously amended the UDO to change the name of the MHP-CZD to Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD), and Whereas, references to the MPD-CZD still existing within the UDO, and Whereas, the proposed amendment eliminates these inconsistent references, and properly references the recently adopted HP-CZD, within the UDO, and Whereas, the requirements of Section 2.8 of the Unified Development Ordinance have been deemed complete, and Whereas, the Orange County Planning Board has recommended approval of the proposed text amendments, and Whereas, the County has held the required public hearing and has found the proposed text amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County that the Unified Development Ordinance of Orange County is hereby amended as depicted in the attached pages. Be it further ordained that this ordinance be placed in the book of published ordinances and that this ordinance is effective upon its adoption. Upon motion of Commissioner ________________________, seconded by Commissioner ________________________, the foregoing ordinance was adopted this ________ day of ___________________, 2018. I, Donna S. Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on ________________________, 2018 as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of the said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this ______ day of ______________, 2018. SEAL ________________________________ Attachment 4 10 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners 11 UDO AMENDMENT PACKET NOTES: The following packet details staff’s proposed modifications to existing regulations associated with the maximum allowable acreage that can be zoned, as well as the permitted uses within, Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD). • Red Underlined Text: Denotes new, proposed text that staff is suggesting be added to the UDO • Red Strikethrough Text: Denotes existing text that staff is proposing to delete Only those pages of the UDO impacted by the proposed modification(s) have been included within this packet. Some text on the following pages has a large “X” through it to denote that these sections are not part of the amendments under consideration. The text is shown only because in the full UDO it is on the same page as text proposed for amendment or footnotes from previous sections ‘spill over’ onto the included page. Text with a large “X” is not proposed for deletion. Please note that the page numbers in this amendment packet may or may not necessarily correspond to the page numbers in the adopted UDO because adding text may shift all of the text/sections downward. Users are reminded that these excerpts are part of a much larger document (the UDO) that regulates land use and development in Orange County. The full UDO is available online at: http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/planning_and_inspections/ordinances.php 12 Article 3: Base Zoning Districts Section 3.8: Conditional Districts Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 3-63 (D) A rezoning request to a Conditional District is a voluntary procedure that is intended for firm development proposals. 3.8.3 Districts Established (A) Conditional Zoning Districts (1) Conditional Zoning (CZ) Districts are floating zoning districts, permitted within most land use designations allowing for the development of specific land uses, in accordance with established standards. (2) A CZ requires the approval of a rezoning by the Board of County Commissioners, approval of a site plan or Master Plan, and may include agreed-upon conditions of development. (3) The following CZ districts are hereby established: (a) Agricultural Support Enterprises (ASE-CZ) (b) Mobile Home Park (MHP-CZ)1 (c) Master Plan Development (MPD-CZ) (d) NC Highway 57 Speedway Area Rural Economic Development Area (REDA-CZ-1) (4) Land uses permitted within CZ districts shall be those uses detailed within Section 5.2 of this Ordinance. (5) Development standards for each district are located in Article 6 of this Ordinance. (B) Conditional Use Districts (1) Conditional Use Districts allow for the development of a specific land use, or land uses, listed on the Table of Permitted Uses in Section 5.2 of this Ordinance, even if such use is not listed as a permitted use or special use under the current zoning designation of the subject property. (2) Conditional Use Districts shall conform to all applicable development regulations, including uses, for the corresponding general use zoning district, as well as any specific use standards and development standards established in Articles 5 and 6 of this Ordinance. (3) A Conditional Use District requires the approval of a rezoning by the Board of County Commissioners, approval of a site plan, the issuance of a Class A Special Use Permit, and may include agreed-upon conditions of development. 3.8.4 Where Permitted (A) Conditional Districts are permitted in any Land Use classification and shall be located consistent with the existing general development pattern and the objectives of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and any adopted small area plan(s). (B) Conditional Districts are permitted within areas subject to the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) between Orange County the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, subject to the terms and standards of the JPA. (C) Conditional Districts are permitted within the University Lake, Cane Creek, and Upper Eno Protected and Critical Watershed Overlay Districts. 1 Modifying the name of the Conditional Zoning District consistent with previously approved text amendments. 13 Article 3: Base Zoning Districts Section 3.8: Conditional Districts Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 3-67 HP-CZ HOME PARK DIMENSIONAL AND RATIO STANDARDS Tract size, min./max. (acres) 5/50 Tract Front Setback from ROW, min. (feet) 40 PURPOSE Tract Side Setback, min. (feet) 20 The purpose of the Home Park Conditional Zoning (HP-CZ) District is to provide for the development of properly located and planned facilities for mobile home and temporary housing unit parks. Adequate housing is fundamental to the welfare of county residents; however, conventional housing is not consistently affordable to, nor desired by, all members of the general public. There is also an identified need to provide some level of flexibility for transient residents who need to reside within the area on a temporary basis. Where properly regulated and located, Home Parks address the public need for alternative housing and achieve a satisfactory relationship to adjoining and nearby property. Tract Rear Setback, min. (feet) 20 Individual Mobile Home Space Size, min. (square feet) 5,000 Temporary Residential Unit Space Size, min. (square feet) 2,000 APPLICABILITY Individual Space Width, min. (feet) 50 The district shall be located in such a manner as to be compatible with the character of existing development of surrounding properties, thus insuring the continued conservation of building values and encouraging the most appropriate use of land in the county. Therefore, when evaluating an application for this district, emphasis shall be given to the location of the proposed mobile home district, the relationship of the site and site development plan to adjoining property, and the development itself. Height, max. (feet) 25 [1] Tract Floor Area Ratio, max Consistent with residential uses in adjacent zoning districts Required Open Space Ratio, min. Consistent with residential uses in adjacent zoning districts DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS NOTES: [1] Two feet of additional height shall be allowed for one foot increase of the required front and side setbacks. Required Livability Space Ratio, min. Consistent with residential uses in adjacent zoning districts Required Recreation Space Ratio, min. Consistent with residential uses in adjacent zoning districts HP-CZ DISTRICT SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1. Uses shall be restricted to those indicated for the MHP-CZ District in Section 5.2. Additionally, non-residential uses are restricted based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the property is located. Refer to Section 4.2.3 for land use restrictions. 2. Development within the zoning district shall be subject to all applicable use standards detailed in Article 5 and all applicable development standards detailed in Article 6 of this Ordinance. 3. The residential density permitted on a given parcel is based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the property is located. Refer to Section 4.2.4 for a breakdown of the allowable density (i.e., the number of individual dwellings that can be located on a parcel of property). 4. Allowable impervious surface area is based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the property is located. Refer to Sections 4.2.5 and 4.2.6 for a breakdown of the allowable impervious surface area. 14 Article 3: Base Zoning Districts Section 3.8: Conditional Districts Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 3-68 5. See Section 5.5.4 for standards pertaining to Home Parks. 6. When a new home park is proposed to be located adjacent to an existing mobile home park2, the Standards in Section 5.5.4 shall be met. 7. Each home space shall contain only one designated temporary or permanent residential unit. Efficiency Units are prohibited within HP-CZ districts. 8. A Temporary Residential Unit shall be allowed within a given park for a maximum of 180 days. 9. All permanent residential units within a HP-CZD shall be designed and built to the appropriate State and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards and shall be served by permanent utility connections. 2 Staff is updating language to ensure consistent with previously approved changes. 15 Article 5: Uses Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-40 f. An existing accessory structure which is larger than the permitted size referenced in Section 5.5.3.A(2)(e)(iii)a may be used for the home occupation provided that no more than the permitted amount of square feet is used for the home occupation and the area is physically separated by walls or other barriers. In order to qualify as an existing accessory structure for the purpose of conducting a home occupation, the structure must have been constructed to meet building code requirements applicable to a residential accessory structure, and must have been in existence for at least 36 months. (iv) Use of Outdoor Storage Space a. Up to 500 square feet of outdoor storage area may be permitted in conjunction with major home occupations provided that it is: i. Clearly defined on the site plan and on the ground. ii. Setback standards for outdoor storage space shall be determined with the approved Special Use Permit and in no case be less than 40 feet from all property lines; and iii. Totally screened from the view from the road and from adjacent property in the same manner required for accessory buildings. 5.5.4 Home Park (A) Standards for HP-CZ (1) Permitted Uses and Structures In addition to Mobile Homes and/or Temporary Residential Units, as defined by this Ordinance, the following accessory structures and uses shall be permitted: (a) Caretaker's or manager's home or office. (b) Service buildings and areas necessary to provide washing and drying machines for domestic laundry, sanitation, rest rooms, storage, vending machines, and other similar services provided by the facility for the use and convenience of the mobile home park tenants. (c) Recreation buildings/facilities and areas serving only the Home Park in which they are located. (d) Customary accessory buildings and facilities necessary for operation of the Home Park in which they are located. (e) Storage buildings for individual Home Park Spaces and intended for the exclusive use of the Home Park Space occupants shall be permitted. Such accessory structures shall meet required setbacks from adjacent structures. (f) Fenced, communal storage areas provided by the park operator for boats, campers, and other accessory vehicles belonging to park residents. (g) Sales of mobile homes and/or Temporary Residential Units already located on approved and established Home Park Spaces. (2) Home Park Space Requirements 16 Article 5: Uses Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-41 (a) A Home Park shall be divided into individual Home Park Spaces, each Home Park Space having an area and width consistent with Section 3.8. The Orange County Health Department may increase the minimum area requirements for the park and/or individual Home Park Spaces where necessary to be consistent with groundwater resources and/or the limitations of providing sewage disposal systems for the proposed mobile home park. (b) Only one mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit and its customary accessory buildings may be located within any Home Park Space at one time. Additional Efficiency Units or Temporary Residential Units shall not be permitted within an occupied Home Park Space. (c) The location of each Home Park Space must be at an elevation, distance and angle in relation to the adjacent access drive or street such that placement and removal of the mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit is practical by means of customary moving equipment. (d) The surface of each Home Park Space and the area around it shall be graded where necessary to provide proper drainage and prevent the accumulation of water. (e) Each Home Park Space shall have a solid base surface consisting of at least three inches of compacted fill dirt, crusher run or Chapel Hill gravel, or paved slab, and it shall comply with those standards specified in the State of North Carolina Regulations for Mobile Homes and Modular Housing. Prior to installation of the base surface, all top soil shall be removed from the area to be occupied by the mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit. (3) Unit Separation Requirements The following separation requirements shall pertain to every mobile home and Temporary Residential Unit within a home park. (a) Each mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit shall be located at least 20 feet from another mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit and/or building within the home park. For purposes of determining separation requirements, all attached structures, including storage buildings, carports and covered porches, will be considered part of a mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit. (b) Each mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit shall be located at least 22 feet from the right of way line or edge of pavement of an access drive or street providing access to the space on which the mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit is located, whichever is greater. (c) A detached accessory structure located within an individual Home Park Space shall be located at least five feet from any mobile home or Temporary Residential Unit or other building. (4) Installation of Individual Units (a) Mobile Homes (i) Mobile homes shall be set up and installed in accordance with standards specified in the State of North Carolina Residential Code and other regulations for Mobile Modular Housing. (ii) The owner/operator of a home park shall designate a uniform type of solid foundation enclosure or skirting fully enclosing the crawl space beneath each mobile home. Foundation enclosures or skirting must be installed in accordance with applicable standards of the North Carolina State Building Code and, in any 17 Article 5: Uses Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-42 event, within 90 days of placement of a mobile home on a mobile home space. (iii) Access shall be provided to all entrances of a mobile home by way of steps (including handrails) and shall be permitted and installed in accordance with the standards of the North Carolina State Building Code. Where the residents of a mobile home choose to install decks adjacent to entrances, the mobile home will be required to have steps and handrails which meet the standards of the North Carolina State Building Code until the decks are completed. (b) Temporary Residential Units (i) Each Temporary Residential Unit shall be set up and installed in accordance with standards specified in the State of North Carolina Regulations for Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Model units. (ii) Access to all entrances that are provided via permanent porches and/or steps to the unit shall be installed in accordance with the standards of the North Carolina State Building Code. (5) Vehicular Access for HP-CZ Districts (a) Each individual space shall abut an improved access drive or street approved by the County. (b) No individual space shall have direct vehicular access to a street or thoroughfare other than those located within the mobile home park. (c) The street layout within the Home Park should be appropriately related to the topography, locations of abutting land uses, drainage patterns, street function and other natural features of the site. (d) The planned layout of streets should minimize overall length of streets and provide for the safe, continuous flow of traffic. (e) All streets shall be located within a 40 foot right of way (f) The travelway for all streets shall be at least 18 feet in width and must comply with the drainage standards established in this Ordinance. (g) All streets shall be constructed with paved, all-weather surfaces consisting of four inches of base material (crusher run) and 1 ½ inches of 1 2 asphalt or tar and gravel surface treatment consisting of a minimum of six inches of base material (crusher run) covered with alternating layers of tar and pea sized gravel. (h) Every street shall have a maintained six foot wide shoulder running parallel and adjacent to each side of the paved street surface. The shoulder section may be used for walkways, driveways, grass or low growing vegetative ground cover or utility rights of way. (i) The maximum length of a cul-de-sac shall be 800 feet. Cul de sacs shall have a paved turnaround radius of 45 feet with a right of way radius of 55 feet. (j) No street shall intersect another street at an angle less than 60 degrees. (k) The turning radius at street intersections shall not be less than 30 feet. (l) Offset intersections are to be avoided, but where permitted, they shall be separated by a minimum distance of 200 feet between street center lines. 18 Article 5: Uses Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-43 (m) Streets intersecting with a State maintained street shall conform to the standards of the North Carolina Department of Transportation specified in Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards. (n) Required off street parking spaces must be surfaced with at least four inches of compacted crushed stone or an all weather paved surface. (6) Signs (a) Any sign erected on-site shall comply with the standards established in Section 6.12 of this Ordinance. (b) Traffic control signs (stop, yield, speed limit, children playing signs, etc.) meeting the standards of the Uniform Traffic Control Manual shall be placed throughout the mobile home park where necessary. Cul-de-sacs shall have ‘Dead End’ street signs erected at the entrance to such streets. (7) Street Names, Signs & Addressing (a) All street names shall be approved by the Orange County Planning Department and Land Records staff. (b) Street signs shall be located and constructed to Orange County standards and shall be installed outside the right-of-way at all intersections. (c) Each applicant shall submit to the Planning Department and Land Records for approval a space addressing system consistent with the Orange County Addressing Ordinance. Upon approval of the home park, the applicant shall submit an approved copy of the addressing plan to the emergency services/fire protection agency responsible for providing such services. (d) Each space shall have a permanent address sign erected in accordance with the Orange County Addressing Ordinance. (8) Grounds and Buildings (a) The grounds shall be maintained free of litter, debris and trash, including but not limited to abandoned appliances, automobiles, building materials or similar materials. (b) Grounds, buildings and storage areas shall be maintained to prevent the growth of ragweed, poison ivy, poison oak and other noxious weeds. (9) Mail Facilities (a) Within each HP-CZ district shall provide a clustered mail delivery system, in compliance with the appropriate postal service guidelines. Applicants shall consult the appropriate agency for the specific requirements of this system. (b) Access to the mail delivery facility must be designed to allow three to four cars to stop at the mail delivery facility without conflict from passing vehicles. (10) Garbage & Refuse Collection (a) All garbage and refuse shall be stored in suitable waterproof and rodent proof receptacles which shall be kept covered with tightly fitting lids. (b) A central collection system shall be provided either through a private collection system for individual spaces or through the use of bulk containers (dumpsters). 19 Article 5: Uses Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-44 (c) Where bulk containers are used, there must be at least one four cubic yard bulk container for every 16 individual spaces, which shall be emptied weekly. Within the HP-CZ district, parks with fewer than 16 spaces shall be required to provide one container. (d) Bulk containers shall be front loading wherever practicable. A side- loading container may be allowed where a front-loading container is not feasible and the property is accessible to a regular route of a side- loading refuse collection vehicle. (e) Where bulk containers are provided, a six inch reinforced concrete pad shall be provided to set the set container and also support the front wheels of the truck during the loading operation. The pad shall be 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length with at least 10 feet of the pad accessible for the truck to drive onto in front of the dumpster container for front loading pickup. If side loading containers are used, the pad may be 12 feet in width and eight feet deep with no projection for the truck wheels. (f) Bulk refuse containers (dumpsters) shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.8.9 of this Ordinance. (11) Operations Each applicant shall submit to the Orange County Planning Department tenancy rules and regulations governing the operation of the Home Park. (12) Recreation Areas and Facilities Recreation areas shall be provided in accordance with the Land Use Intensity System included in Sections 6.3 and 7.11 of this Ordinance. (13) Buffers and Landscaping (a) All spaces must be located at least 100 feet from any property line, not including street right-of-ways, regardless of the zoning district. The disturbance of land within the 100 foot buffer is prohibited. (b) Existing vegetation within the 100 foot buffer must be retained and additional plantings may be required to meet the Type F buffer standards, established in Section 6.8.6 of this Ordinance, along the perimeter of the site. (c) Spaces must be set back 40 feet from a public street right-of-way. The disturbance of land and existing vegetation within the setback area is prohibited and additional plantings may be required to meet the standards for a Type C buffer. (14) Utilities (a) All utility installations shall comply with applicable building and health codes of Orange County and the State of North Carolina, and the requirements of the North Carolina Utilities Commission. (b) Temporary Residential Unit utility services shall meet applicable State of North Carolina Building Code and HUD requirements. (c) An adequate and safe potable water supply shall be required from either a municipal or public water system. When a municipal or public system is not available, the mobile home park must be serviced by a supply approved in accordance with State and local regulations. (d) An adequate and safe method of sewage disposal shall be required. Collection systems, sewage treatment facilities, or individual septic tank systems shall be approved in accordance with State and local regulations. 20 Article 5: Uses 21 Section 5.5: Standards for Residential Uses (e) Street lighting shall be provided at each street intersection and throughout the park. Where the distance between street intersections exceeds 500 feet, additional street lights may be required. (f) All permanent utility systems shall be located underground, and easements necessary for water, sewer, gas, electrical, cable TV, stormwater and other permanent or temporary utility systems and their connection pedestals shall be shown on the home park plans. 5.5.5 Existina Mobile Home Parks3 (A) General Standards of Evaluation (1) Existing mobile hmme pa;-k Home Parks that do not meet the standards set forth in this Ordinance shall be considered non - conforming. (2) Existing Mobile Home Parks that convert spaces or stalls to accommodate Temporary Residential Units must meet applicable standards of this section and Section 2.5. (3) Non - conforming parks shall not expand in any way, beyond the existing developed portions, but shall be allowed to remove and replace units existing within the park at the time of adoption of this section. (4) Only the replacement of units on an existing mobile home space shall be permitted, provided the following conditions are met: (a) The total number of units does not exceed the number existing at the time that the mobile home park became non - conforming; and, (b) The existing waste treatment system is functioning properly. (5) Removal and replacement of such units shall not be considered expansion of the non - conforming use. (6) New= mebile heme or portions of existingl Home Parks that have been previously approved, but have not constructed substantial improvements, including, but not limited to, water systems, roads, parking areas, recreational facilities and mobile home pads, or do not have sewage disposal systems installed by the date of adoption of this section shall meet all applicable standards f„r nevi mehile hnmo park as set forth in this Ordinance. 5.5.6 Mobile Homes on Individual Lots (A) General Standards of Evaluation (1) Mobile homes, as principal residential buildings on individual lots, in existence at the time of the adoption of this section may be improved by replacement of the mobile home with another mobile home in accordance with the following: (a) The number of mobile home units may not be increased beyond the number in existence before replacement. (b) The replacement mobile home must not create non - conforming yards or setbacks. (c) Replacement mobile home units on individual lots are not required to meet lot area and dimensional or lot coverage standards, but must meet setback requirements as well as those requirements specified in Subsections (4) and (5) below, if applicable. 3 Existing definitions reference previously developed 'mobile home parks'. As a result there is no need to a continuing reference within the UDO to a `mobile home park' as a land use. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 5 -45 Article 6: Development Standards 22 Section 6.8: Landscaping, Buffers & Tree Protection (E) Natural Buffers (1) If there is existing, healthy, natural vegetation in the area of a required buffer, it must be preserved. If the vegetation is removed for any reason, other than in accordance with an approved landscape and tree preservation plan, the dimensions of the buffer shall be increased 50% and the number of required plantings shall be increased 50 %. (2) The critical root zones of trees within the buffer must be protected if the applicant seeks credit for preservation of existing trees. For example, if a required buffer has a dimensional width of 30 feet, and the critical root zone extends beyond the 30 feet, the buffer will be extended to the edge of the critical root zone in the area around the tree. (3) If necessary, a natural buffer will be supplemented with additional plantings in order to meet the Constructed Buffers standards established herein. (F) Constructed Buffers (1) If existing plantings are not sufficient to meet the buffer standards established in this Section, additional plantings shall be installed. (2) The plant units listed below will be considered comparable, and therefore interchangeable, as set forth below. (3) Option 2, Deciduous, shall not be permitted when the proposed use is non- residential and is proposed next to a residential district or use, unless employed with a wall, as set forth herein. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -41 TABLE 6.8.6.D: LAND USE BUFFERS M an Cl) ZONING N V OR USE T N OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES L? o _ v a W ce a = L7 F LU U) U W ~ 7 LL Q m N C6 a M L) Z O U N M U c) w F w z Q W Q O W � v W V F Q Q 0000v0000000 ' - - ©00000000000 00 ©000000000 .. 000000000000 (E) Natural Buffers (1) If there is existing, healthy, natural vegetation in the area of a required buffer, it must be preserved. If the vegetation is removed for any reason, other than in accordance with an approved landscape and tree preservation plan, the dimensions of the buffer shall be increased 50% and the number of required plantings shall be increased 50 %. (2) The critical root zones of trees within the buffer must be protected if the applicant seeks credit for preservation of existing trees. For example, if a required buffer has a dimensional width of 30 feet, and the critical root zone extends beyond the 30 feet, the buffer will be extended to the edge of the critical root zone in the area around the tree. (3) If necessary, a natural buffer will be supplemented with additional plantings in order to meet the Constructed Buffers standards established herein. (F) Constructed Buffers (1) If existing plantings are not sufficient to meet the buffer standards established in this Section, additional plantings shall be installed. (2) The plant units listed below will be considered comparable, and therefore interchangeable, as set forth below. (3) Option 2, Deciduous, shall not be permitted when the proposed use is non- residential and is proposed next to a residential district or use, unless employed with a wall, as set forth herein. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -41 Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.12: Signs Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-77 (D) No person may continue to operate, maintain, or leave standing any sign or part or component thereof for more than 30 days after the permit authorizing such sign has been revoked in accordance with this Section. 6.12.10 Maintenance All signs, together with braces, guys and other supports shall be kept in good repair. If at any time a sign should be abandoned, declared unsafe, or deemed poorly maintained, the Planning Director shall notify the owner of the sign of such condition. Failure of the owner to correct the maintenance condition shall cause the Planning Director to take appropriate legal action to have the sign removed. 6.12.11 Signs Permitted in All Zoning Districts The following signs are permitted in all zoning districts with the issuance of a zoning compliance permit, in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the additional standards for each sign established herein: (A) Permanent Identification Signs for Subdivisions, Multi-family Developments, Mobile Home Parks, and Schools (1) Identification signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and six feet in height. (2) Developments shall be limited to two signs at each point of ingress/egress. (3) Signs shall be placed outside of the site visibility triangle so as not to obstruct the view of traffic. (4) Signs may be illuminated in such a fashion so as not to affect the view of motorists. (B) Signs for Non-profit Organizations on Premise (1) Signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area. (2) Signs may not display any advertising matter or logo. (3) Signs may not be illuminated. (C) Off-Premise Religious Facility Signs (1) Signs shall identify the name and/or location of a religious facility. (2) Signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and may not be illuminated or contain moving parts. (3) Signs must be placed on a legal lot of record and the applicant shall provide a notarized statement from all owners of property allowing the off-premise sign to be erected on their property. There shall be only one off-premise religious facility sign permitted per parcel and a maximum of two per intersection. (4) The placement of a off-premise religious facility sign shall be treated as an accessory use of property. (D) Special Event Displays (1) Signs or banners shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. (2) All displays must be located outside of the right-of-way and have approval of property owners when located on private property. (3) Pennants (a) Pennants may be displayed during the special event to attract attention but only within 30 feet of the principal area where the special event is occurring. 23 Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.12: Signs Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-79 6.12.12 Signs Permitted in Specific Zoning Districts The following signs shall be permitted in the zoning districts indicated, in accordance with all other provisions of this Section and specific standards for each sign established herein: (A) On-Premise Commercial Signs (1) These signs shall comply with all state and county building codes and the National Electric Code. Clearance of signs is required from high voltage power lines and signs shall be located in such a way that they will maintain horizontal and vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with the National Electric Code specifications, provided that no sign shall be installed closer than ten feet horizontally or vertically from any conductor or public utility guy wire. (2) On-premise commercial signs shall be permitted within the following zoning districts: LC-1, NC-2, CC-3, GC-4, EC-5, O/RM, EI, I-1, I-2, I-3, AS, MPD-CZ, MHP-CZ, ASE-CZ, REDA-CZ-1 and all of the Economic Development zoning districts. (3) All on-premise commercial signs shall be setback ten feet from the front, side, and rear property lines or the edge of any existing or projected street right-of-way line whichever is greater. In cases where a property abuts a residential zoned parcel of property, the side or rear yard setback requirement shall be doubled. (4) Number of Signs Permitted (a) One on-premise commercial sign shall be permitted per parcel. However, one additional on-premise commercial sign may be permitted for parcels with frontage on more than one right-of-way in accordance with the provisions of this Section. (b) Under no circumstances shall more than one three-dimensional sign be permitted on-site. (c) For multi-tenant buildings and/or sites permitted as a conditional use or conditional zoning district, additional on-premise commercial signs or sign area may be permitted by the Board of County Commissioners. (5) Height of Signs (a) Pole signs shall be limited to a height of 24 feet with a mandatory ground clearance of eight feet from the normal or finished grade elevation of the property at the base of the sign (b) Ground signs shall not exceed six feet in height from the normal or finished grade elevation of the property at the base of the sign (6) The allowable area for on-premise commercial signs shall be determined as follows: (a) Single or double-faced signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, per sign face. For parcels zoned CC-3, GC-4, O/RM, I-1, I-3, AS, EDB-2, EDE-2, EDH-4, EDH-5, and MPD-CZ signage shall not exceed 72 square feet in area for parcels that: (i) Are larger than 60,000 square feet in area, and (ii) Have more than 300 linear frontage along a NC Department of Transportation (NC DOT) maintained roadway. (b) Three-dimensional signs shall not exceed a maximum volume of 54 cubic feet with no dimension exceeding six feet. 24 Article 8: Nonconformities Section 8.9: non-Conforming Uses of Major Structures, or Structures and Premises in Combination Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 8-4 Planning Director shall cease within two years of the adoption of this Ordinance, or any amendment hereto, which shall cause such uses to become non-conforming. Prior to termination, the following limitations shall apply: (A) There shall be no enlargement, increased intensification or alterations to the use, its permanent structure, or both. (B) If the use ceases for more than 90 consecutive days or a total of 180 days in a one-year period, subsequent use of the premises shall conform to the district regulations. (C) No such use shall be located or moved to any portion of the lot other than that occupied at the time the non-conforming status was created. (D) No such land shall be subdivided nor any structure added, except for purposes, and in a manner, conforming to district regulations. However, subdivision which does not increase the degree of nonconformity shall be permitted. SECTION 8.9: NON-CONFORMING USES OF MAJOR STRUCTURES, OR STRUCTURES AND PREMISES IN COMBINATION Non-conforming use of structures with a value higher than that stated in Section 8.8, or of such structures and premises in combination, may be continued, provided that: (A) Such uses may not be enlarged, extended, altered or replaced, except for a change to a use permitted in the district in which located, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (B) A non-conforming use may be extended through portions of a building manifestly arranged or intended for such use, but not otherwise, and shall not extend to occupy land outside such building or any additional building not used for such non-conforming use at the time that non-conforming status was established. (C) If a non-conforming use ceases for more than 180 days in any two-year period, subsequent use shall conform to the regulations of the district in which located. (D) Individual mobile homes within mobile home parksHome Parks, non-conforming under this section, may be replaced with other individual mobile homes or dwelling units, provided that the total number of units does not exceed the number existing at the time that the mobile park became non-conforming. (E) Individual mobile homes not located within mobile home parksHome Parks may be replaced with other individual mobile homes or dwelling units provided that such replacement does not increase the degree of non-conformity. (F) Non-conforming buildings or uses or other development may not be enlarged, replaced, or rebuilt unless such enlargement or reconstruction is accomplished conforming to the provisions of this Ordinance. However, nothing in this Ordinance shall prevent the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of a building or structure existing on the effective date of this Ordinance and located totally or partially within the floodway non-encroachment area, or stream setback, provided that the bulk of the building or structure below the regulatory flood protection elevation in the floodway, non-encroachment area, or stream setback is not increased and provided that such repair, reconstruction, or replacement meets all of the other requirements of this Ordinance. SECTION 8.10: NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES, OTHER THAN SIGNS A structure which is non-conforming, due to noncompliance with one or more dimensional requirements contained in Articles 3, 4, or 5 and which is used for a use permitted in the district in which located, may remain, provided that: (A) Any structural change to the building shall not increase the degree of nonconformity. Structural changes which decrease or do not affect the degree of nonconformity shall be permitted. 25 Article 10: Definitions 26 Section 10.1: Definitions Home Occupation, Minor An accessory business use, which is owned or operated by the resident of residentially -zoned property, and is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal residential use of the property. Home Park A parcel of land under single ownership which has been planned and improved in compliance with Sections 3.8 and 5.5.4 for the placement of mobile homes /manufactured homes and Temporary Residential Units for use during the duration of the lease. The term includes mobile home parks developed under previous permitting requirements. Home Park Space A parcel of land occupied or intended to be occupied by one and only one Mobile Home or Temporary Residential Unit and for the exclusive use of the occupants of said dwellings. Hotel, Motel, Motor Lodge, Motor Inn, Inn, Tourist Court A building or group of attached or detached buildings containing, in combination, ten or more lodging units, or ten or more dwelling units intended primarily for rental or lease to transients by the day or week, as distinguished from multi - family dwellings, rooming houses and residential hotels in which rentals and leases are for weekly or longer periods and occupants are generally residents rather than transients. Hotel, Residential A building or group of attached or detached buildings containing, in combination, ten or more lodging units available for occupancy only for periods of thirty days or longer, provided, however, that temporary lodging units for guests of regular tenants may be provided in any residential hotel, with number of such units limited to 10% of the number of tenant lodging units. Immediate Neighborhood A subdivision or area of the county which distinguishes it from other subdivisions or areas by virtue of its location within the service area of a park site or sites as shown on the adopted "Recreation Service Area Boundaries Map" on file in the Planning Department. Impervious Surface A surface composed of any material that impedes or prevents the natural infiltration of water into the soil. Such surfaces include concrete, asphalt and gravel surfaces. These include, but are not be limited to, streets and parking areas, sidewalks, patios, and structures that cover the land. Industrial, Light Manufacturing & processing operations that occur entirely indoors and have limited impacts on surrounding properties, including, but not limited to, production of the following: food products (i.e. commercial bakery, candy, and beverages, including bottling); surgical, medical and dental instruments; wood cabinets, furniture and upholstery; light machinery, including household appliances; toys, sporting and athletic equipment, excluding firearms and ammunition; and, paper products, such as bags, containers, and cardboard. Industrial, Medium Manufacturing & processing operations that may occur indoors or outdoors and have limited impacts beyond the boundaries of the zoning district, including, but not limited to, the following: heavy household, commercial and industrial appliances; manufactured homes, recreational vehicles and related components; automotive, farm and construction machinery; and, commercial building components. Industrial, Heavy Manufacturing & processing operations with a greater potential to impact surrounding properties, where a majority or large component of the operation may occur in the open air. Such uses may include, but not be limited to, the following: asphalt mixing plants; cement manufacturing or processing; commercial food processing (packing and rendering) plants, including meat, poultry and fish; and, concrete mixing plants. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 10 -19 Article 10: Definitions 27 Section 10.1: Definitions Meat Processing Facility, Community A smaller scale facility where livestock or wildlife is slaughtered, processed, and packaged for personal consumption and /or wholesale or retail sale. The livestock must be raised on the subject farm and from 1 to 4 other cooperative farm partners. Meat Processing Facility, Regional A larger scale facility where livestock is slaughtered, processed, and prepared for distribution for wholesale or retail sale. Metal Fabrication Shop A facility that is engaged in the shaping of metal and similar materials for wholesale or retail sale. Microbrewery, production only A facility that produces less than 15,000 barrels per year of craft malt beverages for wholesale or retail sale and consumption off the premises. Shall be considered a bona fide farming use if located on a farm and using primarily crops produced on -site. Microbrewery with Minor Events A facility that produces less than 15,000 barrels per year of craft malt beverages for consumption on- or off -site with limited hours for tours of the facility and tastings of the products produced on -site, and small periodic events that are expected to attract fewer than 150 people to the site. Food services may be permitted under the conditional zoning or special use permit approval. Microbrewery with Major Events A facility that produces less than 15,000 barrels per year of craft malt beverages for consumption on- or off -site with tours of the facility, tastings of the products produced on -site, and periodic events that are expected to attract more than 150 people to the site. Food services may be permitted under the conditional zoning or special use permit approval. Mobile Home A dwelling unit that: a) Is not constructed in accordance with the standards of the North Carolina Uniform Residential Building for One- and Two - Family Dwellings; b) Is composed of one or more components, each of which is substantially assembled in a manufacturing plant and designed to be transported to the home site on its own chassis for placement on a temporary or semi - permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein; and c) Exceeds eight feet in body width and 32 feet in body length. d) Is net- certified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as meeting applicable standards. Mobile home shall also mean a double -wide mobile home and shall be considered synonymous with the term manufactured home. Mobile Home, Accessory A subordinate structure, the use of which is customarily incidental to the permitted use of the principal buildings. Accessory uses include, but are not limited to: a) Storage unit, b) Office, and c) Classroom facility. The mobile home, as an accessory structure, must not create non - conforming yards or setbacks. The installation of a mobile home, as an accessory structure, is exempt from the requirements set forth herein. Skirting is required, and the mobile home must be connected to the required utilities, which include the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein, provided the unit is not installed for the purpose of storage. The Orange County Health Department shall determine what type of sewage disposal system is appropriate. If the unit is installed for the purpose of storage, only underskirting is required, connection to the required utilities (listed above) is optional. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 10 -29 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held at the Whitted Building, 300 West Tryon Street, 2nd Floor, Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of giving all interested residents an opportunity to speak for or against the following items: 1. Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments of the Unified Development Ordinance, the Planning Director has initiated amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to correct references to the Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD). The following Sections of the UDO are proposed for amendments: 3.8.3 (A) (3) Conditional Zoning Districts – Districts Established 3.8.4 Base Zoning Districts – Home Park (HP) Conditional Zoning District 5.5.4 Home Park 5.5.5 Existing Mobile Home Parks 6.12.11 Signs Permitted in All Districts The purpose of the amendments is to correct references to the Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD) that were inadvertently omitted when amendments were adopted in 2017. The Orange County Planning Board, at its May 2, 2018 regular meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed text amendments. Agenda materials from this meeting, including the recommended amendment language, can be viewed at: http://cms3.revize.com/revize/orangecounty/May2PlanningBoardAgendaPacket.pdf Purpose: To review the item and receive public comment on the proposed amendments. 2. Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments of the Unified Development Ordinance, the Planning Director has initiated amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to modify maximum allowable acreage and to add permitted uses in the Home Park Conditional Zoning District (HP-CZD). The following Sections of the UDO are proposed for amendments: 3.8 Base Zoning Districts – Home Park (HP) Conditional Zoning District 5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses – Conditional Zoning Districts The purpose of the amendments is to increase the number of acres that can be zoned HP-CZD and to add additional permitted land uses to the HP-CZD district including public parks, government facilities/office buildings, and government protective services (i.e. police and fire stations). The Orange County Planning Board, at its May 2, 2018 regular meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed text amendments. Agenda materials from this meeting, including the recommended amendment language, can be viewed at: http://cms3.revize.com/revize/orangecounty/May2PlanningBoardAgendaPacket.pdf Attachment 5 28 Purpose: To review the item and receive public comment on the proposed amendments. 3. Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments of the Unified Development Ordinance, the Planning Director has initiated amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to modify subdivision review processes, in accordance with Session Law 2017-10. The following Sections of the UDO are proposed for amendments: 2.14 Minor Subdivisions 7.2 Classification of Subdivisions The purpose of the amendments is to incorporate recent changes in State law relating to the processing of subdivisions. The Orange County Planning Board, at its May 2, 2018 regular meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed text amendments. Agenda materials from this meeting, including the recommended amendment language, can be viewed at: http://cms3.revize.com/revize/orangecounty/May2PlanningBoardAgendaPacket.pdf Purpose: To review the item and receive public comment on the proposed amendments. 4. Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments of the Unified Development Ordinance, the Planning Director has initiated amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to clarify requirements for Neighborhood Information Meetings (NIM). The following Sections of the UDO are proposed for amendments: 2.7.5 Special Use Permits – Neighborhood Information Meeting 2.9.1 (D) Conditional Use District – Neighborhood Information Meeting 2.9.2 (D) Conditional Zoning District – Neighborhood Information Meeting 5.10 8 (B) (2) Balloon Test – Telecommunication Facilities – Class B Special Use Permits The purpose of the amendments is to amend the timeframe for holding of neighborhood information meetings, eliminating confusion on the required time frame, and ensuring uniformity within the UDO. The Orange County Planning Board, at its May 2, 2018 regular meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed text amendments. Agenda materials from this meeting, including the recommended amendment language, can be viewed at: http://cms3.revize.com/revize/orangecounty/May2PlanningBoardAgendaPacket.pdf Purpose: To review the item and receive public comment on the proposed amendments. Substantial changes in items presented at the public hearing may be made following the receipt of comments made at the public hearing. Accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities can be provided if the request is made to the Planning Director at least 48 hours prior to the Public Hearing by calling one of the phone numbers below. The full text of the public hearing items may be obtained no later than June 1, 2018 on the County website www.orangecountync.gov at the County 29 Commissioners Agendas link (http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/board_of_county_commissioners/agendas.php#). Information will also be available from the Orange County Planning Department (contact information below) no later than May 25, 2018. Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County Planning Department located on the second floor of the County Office Building at 131 West Margaret Lane, Suite 201, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also call (919) 245-2575 or 245-2585 and you will be directed to a staff member who will answer your questions or you may e-mail questions to planningdept@orangecountync.gov. PUBLISH: The Herald Sun News of Orange May 23, 2018 May 23, 2018 May 30, 2018 May 30, 2018 30