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N <br />Q► <br />OD <br />should act promptly to adopt the proposed Unified Development Ordinance, subject to the following conditions which would make the process <br />more clear and user - friendly for citizen participation. <br />1. The (limited number of) new regulations proposed in the UDO must not increase expected approval timelines nor place unjustified costs and <br />burdens on development applicants; (STAFF NOTE: It Doesn't) <br />2. The explanatory materials made available to the public in advance of the November 22 Public Hearing must promote transparency, identify <br />intent and be clear about expected outcomes. Specifically, <br />2a. Transparency should be promoted by making available on the planning department's website the minutes from planning board meetings, <br />as well as commissioners' work sessions and regular meetings where the UDO was discussed. This will enable the public to become familiar <br />with the underlying discussion points and debates. (STAFF NOTE: Done) <br />2b. Transparency should also be promoted by compiling an appendix that identifies all resolutions of existing contradictory regulations. The <br />appendix should include not only the contradictory regulations but also the recommended resolution. (STAFF NOTE: Done through "Tracking" <br />of changes, footnotes, and Q&A document) <br />2c. Each and every proposed new regulation, including those resulting from the resolution of contradictory regulations, should include <br />background material explaining the rationale for the new regulations as well as a declaration of expected outcomes. Where possible, the <br />explanatory materials should include scenarios or examples meant to illustrate the effect of the regulation. (STAFF NOTE: Not done, <br />schedule and resources) <br />We look forward to continued progress regarding the UDO and for opportunities to encourage County leaders to take actions that will create a <br />more resilient and sustainable Orange County. <br />1) Incorporated; 2) For further BOCC discussion; 3) Implementation Bridge — Possible future phases; 4) Suggesting no action <br />