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In Carrboro, the zoning ordinance offers flexibility in the design of infrastructure, and <br />includes a wide variety of allowable housing types, including mobile homes, modular <br />homes, townhomes, and condominium developments. The review process is streamlined <br />to avoid unnecessary delays, and the resulting supply of affordable units is relatively large. <br />In Hillsborough, while density bonuses are not provided for in the Zoning Ordinance, <br />other regulations are supportive of affordable housing including numerous overlay and <br />mobile home park districts that allow single-wide mobile homes. Also; double-wide mobile <br />homes, duplexes and modular homes are allowed in all residentially zoned areas including <br />the Historic District. Site plan review for multi-family development is expedited by the use <br />of consultants and approvals can generally be obtained in about three months. <br />G. LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION <br />The jurisdictions will evaluate the prevalence of lead-based paint in housing units <br />in the County and begin planning to reduce the present lead-based hazards. Lead <br />abatement will be prescribed for all dwellings targeted for housing rehabilitation efforts. In <br />addition, all assisted housing tenants will be informed of the hazards of lead based paint. <br />The County Health Department provides on-going consultation to local Housing staff. <br />H. ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY <br />Human Services Welfare Reform Task Force <br />Orange County Human Services Advisory .Commission Vision/Mission Statement adopted <br />by the Orange County Board of Commissioners in December 1991. <br />Vision: Based on our community values of caring, respect, diversity, economic <br />opportunity, the enhancement of self-worth and optimal health and safety, citizens of <br />Orange County should contribute to and participate in the well-being of the community to <br />the extent we are able. <br />Mission: Orange County will use a coordinated, efficient, and effective network of <br />resources that will provide a continuum of preventive and corrective services appropriate <br />to promote economic, .emotional, physical, and social well-being for all citizens. <br />On January 16, 1996, the Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed a <br />Human Services Reform Task Force with a charge to: <br />"Convene public and private sector stakeholders for 90 days and present <br />recommendations to the Board on: measurable outcomes in human services, <br />21 <br />