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4 <br /> 2.1.4 Appeal of Board of County Commissioners Action <br /> Amended <br /> 2-7-83 Every decision concerning a Class A Special Use Permit shall be subject <br /> to review at the instance of any aggrieved party by the Superior Court by <br /> proceedings in the nature of certiorari. The appeal to the Superior Court <br /> must be filed within 30 days of the filing of the decision of the Board by the <br /> Planning Director in his office or the delivery of the notice of the decision <br /> to the applicant, whichever is later. Appeal of decisions by the Board <br /> since the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance on September 2, 1981 shall <br /> be made within 30 days of the adoption of this amendment. <br /> 2.2 Planning Board <br /> 2.2.1 Intent <br /> The Orange County Board of Commissioners under the authority of <br /> Chapter 153A, Article 18, Part 1 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, <br /> as amended for the purposes and advantages described herein intends to <br /> create a County Planning Board and embark upon a continuing planning <br /> program, including but not limited to the preparation and maintenance of a <br /> Comprehensive Plan for Orange County, in protection of the public health, <br /> safety, and general welfare of present and future residents, landowners <br /> and visitors. <br /> In establishing the Planning Board and its program, the Board of <br /> Commissioners intends that the Planning Board be guided by the following <br /> principals: <br /> The Comprehensive Plan and any ordinances or other measures to <br /> effectuate it shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and <br /> accomplishing a coordinated, and harmonious development of the County <br /> which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote <br /> health, safety and the general welfare, as well as efficiency in the process <br /> of development; including, among other things, adequate provisions for <br /> traffic, the promotion of safety from fire and other dangers, adequate <br /> provision for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient <br /> distribution of populations, the promotion of good civic design, wise and <br /> efficient expenditure of public funds, and adequate provision of public <br /> utilities, services, and other public requirements, and conservation of <br /> significant natural and man-made resources within the County. <br /> 2.2.2 Establishment <br /> There is established the Orange County Planning Board, hereafter called <br /> "The Board", to consist of at least twelve members. Members shall serve <br /> without compensation, but they may be reimbursed for incidental <br /> expenses incurred in connection with official duties. <br /> 4 <br />