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k . Land Use 17 Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density residential and non- residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. (See also Economic Development Objectives ED-2.1, ED-2.3, ED-2.10, and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-2.) Status/Action: Ongoing Objective LU-1.2: Evaluate and report on whether existing and approved locations for future residential and non-residential developments are coordinated with the location of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer services, high-speed internet access, streets and sidewalks). Status/Action: No Action Objective LU-1.3: Create a "sustainable development checklist" to be included as part of the development review process that would evaluate and report on whether proposed developments are appropriate considering existing on-site environmental conditions and features, whether they are compatible with existing natural and cultural resources, whether adequate provision of public services exist for the proposed land use, and whether the proposed development will enhance community character. Status/Action: No Action Objective LU-2.1: Maintain the rural, low-density land surrounding Chapel Hill and Carrboro Transition Areas as Rural Buffer land, as designated on the Land Use Plan. Future consideration should be given to designating Rural Buffer areas around other municipalities where such interest exists. Status/Action: Ongoing Objective LU-2.2: Continue to protect valuable resource land such as productive agricultural areas, natural areas, historic sites and properties, and potential reservoir sites through the County's Lands Legacy Program, and by directing incompatible development away from these areas through land use and zoning policies and regulations. (See also Natural Areas Objectives NA-5 and NA-17, and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-14.) Status/Action: Ongoing Objective LU-2.3: Require non-residential and higher-density residential developments within Transition Areas to use Best Management Practices (BMP's) for stormwater control, as outlined within the Orange County Zoning Ordinance and Sedimentation Control 15