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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: April 12, 2011 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. ~ <br />1 <br />SUBJECT: Land Use and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendment Outline and <br />Discussion <br />DEPARTMENT: Planning & Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />Outline <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Craig N. Benedict, Planning Director, <br />245-2592 <br />PURPOSE: To discuss how to achieve a timely, focused and on-topic land use and UDO <br />amendment work program. <br />BACKGROUND: UDO Phase I was adopted on April 5, 2011, the first phase of many. This <br />work session will frame the work that lies ahead. <br />1. Context: Orange County's Growth Management Program - an overview of how the <br />land use stage has been set for focused growth and economic development. <br />2. Land Use and UDO Chances: Although we will focus on achievable and `bite-size' <br />projects, the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan vision with an emphasis on <br />Economic Development will be a dynamic and long-term project. We intend to bring <br />forward an orderly and regular work program. <br />3. Economic Development: This topic has been the clear focus of BOCC goals and <br />commitment. Suggested Land Use/UDO amendments will further these goals. <br />4. Planning Elements of Development <br />a. Land Use Location <br />b. Zoning/Design Standards <br />c. Approval Processes <br />5. Prioritize Focus by Infrastructure availability. <br />