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history of being flooded several times. One of the most recent buyouts was in the Heritage <br /> Hills Subdivision in the southern portion of Orange County. <br /> Financial Resources <br /> Orange County, including the Town of Carrboro and Town of Hillsborough, will seek funds, <br /> when available, for Hazard Mitigation studies and implementation of programs. Potential <br /> funding sources include (but are not limited to)programs administered by or through NC <br /> Emergency Management, the Division of Community Assistance, and the Hurricane <br /> Redevelopment Center. <br /> ACTION ITEMS: Oranqe Countv efforts currentiv underwav that affect <br /> natural hazard mitiQation <br /> *Note: relocated from another section of adopted plan <br /> 1. Update of Land Use Element of Comprehensive Plan <br /> The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan was first adopted September 2, <br /> 1981, and has been amended numerous times since adoption. Preparation of a new <br /> Land Use Element is currently under way by the Orange County Planning Department <br /> Staff. <br /> The Comprehensive Plan is expected to re-solidify policies that restrict development in <br /> hazard areas such as floodplains and steep slopes. In addition, the update will likely <br /> recommend policies that lower density in rural areas. <br /> If policies such as these are adopted and implemented, vulnerability to hazards such <br /> as flooding, landslides, and wildfires should be further reduced. ', <br /> Responsibilit rL.� Orange County Planning and Inspections <br /> Target Date for Completion: by the end of 2004 <br /> Status: The Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan update was adopted by the <br /> Orange County BOCC November 18, 2008. The updated comprehensive plan <br /> maintains the County's position on restricting development in hazard areas. <br /> 2. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) <br /> The County's land use ordinances (Zoning, Economic Development District Design <br /> Manual, Hillsborough Economic Development District Design Manual, Subdivision, <br /> Flood Damage Prevention, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Strom Water <br /> Management, and Environmental Impact) are to be combined into one UDO. Rewrite <br /> to occur after update of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 52 <br />