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2.1.3 Procedure On Application For Approval Of Special Uses The Board of Commissioners, when considering applications for approval of Special Uses, sits in a quasi - judicial capacity and shall be bound by the same requirements as the Board of Adjustment acting on similar matters. Particularly, the Board of Commissioners shall make its decisions based on substantial evidence contained in its record of proceedings and shall be bound by the general and specific standards and requirements of the particular Special Use as contained in Article 8. 2.1.4 Appeal of Board of County Commissioners Action Amended 2 -7 -83 Every decision concerning a Class A Special Use Permit shall be subject to review at the instance of any aggrieved party by the Superior Court by proceedings in the nature of certiorari. The appeal to the Superior Court must be filed within 30 days of the filing of the decision of the Board by the Planning Director in his office or the delivery of the notice of the decision to the applicant, whichever is later. Appeal of decisions by the Board since the.adoption of the Zoning Ordinance on September 2, 1981 shall be made within 30 days of the adoption of this amendment. 2.2 Planning Board 2.2.1 Intent The Orange County Board of Commissioners under the authority of Chapter 153A, Article 18, Part 1 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended for the purposes and advantages described herein intends to create a County Planning Board and embark upon a continuing planning program, including but not limited to the preparation and maintenance of a Comprehensive Plan for Orange County, in protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare of present and future residents, landowners and visitors. In establishing the Planning Board and its program, the Board of Commissioners intends that the Planning Board be guided by the following principals: The Comprehensive Plan and any ordinances or other measures to effectuate it shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, and harmonious development of the County which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote health, safety and the general welfare, as well as efficiency in the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provisions for traffic, the promotion of safety from fire and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of populations, the promotion of good civic design, wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and adequate provision of public 2