The following regulations are required for any special use.
(A) Development plan. A development plan shall be prepared for all special uses and be sealed by an architect, engineer or surveyor licensed in the state containing the following information:
(1) The location, floor plans and general exterior dimensions of main and accessory buildings.
(2) Location, arrangement and dimensions of truck loading and unloading spaces and docks.
(3) Architectural plans for all proposed buildings.
(4) Location, design and dimensions of vehicular entrances, exits and drives.
(5) Ground cover, streams topography, slopes, banks and ditches.
(6) The location, dimensions and arrangements of areas to be devoted to plantings, lawns, trees and other plants.
(7) Location and materials of walls and fences.
(8) Specific drainage systems, as it relates to the site and adjoining properties.
(9) Location, arrangements and dimensions of automobile parking spaces, width of aisles, width of bays, angled parking and sidewalk layouts.
(10) The plans for proposed utility layouts, including sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water distribution lines and electrical service.
(11) Plans for refuse disposal equipment and method of refuse disposal such as compactors or dumpsters. An opaque or decorative fence of a least six feet in height shall enclose all dumpsters.
(12) Preliminary sediment control plan. Developer must submit a copy of the approved sediment control plan prior to development or construction.
(13) Delineation of areas to be constructed in phases and sequential order.
(14) An analysis of anticipated traffic volume.
(15) The plans for proposed utility layouts, including sanitary sewer, storm sewers, water distribution lines, natural or propane gas lines, telephone and electrical service (all utilities shall be constructed to local government body standards, if applicable).
(16) Evidence that the North Carolina Department of Transportation has been made aware of the proposed development and that the developer will coordinate for the development with this agency.
(17) Or any other information that the Boards deem necessary.
(B) Land clearing/inert debris landfill minor (off-site) for profit.
(1) Any landfill shall obtain all applicable permits and comply with the standards of the County Environmental Health Department and the state. All approved permits shall be submitted in the site plan to the Planning Department prior to issuance of the special use permit.
(2) Driveway access to the facility shall be paved and must directly connect to a road that is maintained the by NCDOT. Residential and gravel roads shall not be allowed for access.
(3) All driveways which serve the site shall be wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic at all times and an area on the site shall be provided accommodate vehicles entering the site so that no traffic waiting to enter the site will be backed up on any public right-of-way.
(4) The maximum area of the site shall be limited to two acres.
(5) A minor landfill shall be limited to a maximum period of operation of three years from the date of issuance of the special use permit
(6) No portion of any such landfill shall be located within 100 feet of any exterior property line. This includes structures, equipment storage, parking areas and fill areas. Access drives may cross this area but not be placed laterally through this area.
(7) The fill area shall be located at least 100 feet from any existing drinking water well at the time of approval.
(8) A 15-foot evergreen tree buffer of at least six feet in height shall be retained around the exterior property line.
(9) Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site must be controlled; the site must be closed and secured during hours of non-operation.
(10) Operation of use shall be between the times of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
(11) No filling of any kind is allowed within 100 feet of the regulatory flood plain or floodway fringe or within any drainage ways.
(12) The landfill operator shall be responsible for removal of any and all debris, dirt or other materials that fall from vehicles entering or leaving the landfill from all adjoining streets. Failure to comply shall constitute a violation of this section and shall constitute grounds for revocation of the operating permit.
(13) A surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount to be determined by the Town Manager and with consultation with a consulting engineer shall be provided to ensure that any active landfill area will be closed hi an approved fashion. The amount of the bond will be based upon the maximum acreage expected to be m use at any given time. No more than 25% of the total area to be filled may be actively used at any one time.
(14) A reclamation plan shall be provided to show how the she will be reclaimed upon the closing of the landfill. Upon closure, a minimum of one foot of clean soil graded to maximum slope of three to one and stabilized with vegetation or by other approved means.
(15) The following are acceptable materials to be discarded at such a site: untreated wood, brick, concrete, concrete block, asphalt, uncontaminated soil, rock, gravel, stumps, brush and limbs.
(16) The following are included but not limited to materials unacceptable materials to be discarded at such a site: treated or painted wood, press-board, sheetrock, insulation, shingles, asbestos products, plastic or plastic buckets, metal, tires, liquids, cardboard, paper products, garbage, hazardous waste, furniture and appliances.
(C) Land clearing/inert debris landfill major (off-site) for profit.
(1) Any landfill shall obtain all applicable permits and comply with the standards of the County Environmental Health Department and the state. All approved permits shall be submitted in the site plan to the Planning Department prior to issuance of the special use permit.
(2) Driveway access to the facility shall be paved and must directly connect to a road that is maintained the by NCDOT. Residential and gravel roads shall not be allowed for access.
(3) All driveways which serve the site shall be wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic at all times and an area on the site shall be provided accommodate vehicles entering the site so that no traffic waiting to enter the site will be backed up on any public right-of-way.
(4) No portion of any such landfill shall be located within 100 feet of any exterior property line. This includes structures, equipment storage and parking areas. Access drives may cross this area but not be placed laterally through this area.
(5) The fill areas shall be located at least 300 feet from any residential district and any existing drinking water well at the time of approval.
(6) A 15-foot evergreen tree buffer of at least six feet in height shall be retained around the exterior property line.
(7) Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site must be controlled; the site must be closed and secured during hours of non-operation.
(8) Operation of use shall be between the times of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
(9) The fill area of the site shall be limited to a maximum of ten acres.
(10) No filling of any kind is allowed within 100 feet of the regulatory flood plain or floodway fringe or within any drainage ways.
(11) The landfill operator shall be responsible for removal of any and all debris, dirt or other materials that fall from vehicles entering or leaving the landfill from all adjoining streets. Failure to comply shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall constitute grounds for revocation of the operating permit.
(12) A surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount to be determined by the County Manager and with consultation with a consulting engineer shall be provided to ensure that any active landfill area will be closed in an approved fashion. The amount of the bond will be based upon the maximum acreage expected to be in use at any given time. No more than 25% of the total area to be filled may be actively used at any one time.
(13) A reclamation plan shall be provided to show how the site will be reclaimed upon the closing of the landfill. Upon closure, a minimum of one foot of clean soil, graded to maximum slope of three to one and stabilized with vegetation or by other approved means.
(14) The following are acceptable materials to be discarded at such a site: untreated wood, brick, concrete, concrete block, asphalt, uncontaminated soil, rock, gravel, stumps, brush and limbs.
(15) The following are included but not limited to unacceptable materials to be discarded at such a site: treated or painted wood, press-board, sheetrock, insulation, shingles, asbestos products, plastic or plastic buckets, metal, tires, liquids, cardboard, paper products, garbage, hazardous waste, furniture and appliances.
(Ord. O-2010-20, passed 11-4-2010)