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Chapter 6: Natural and Cultural Systems Element <br /> stormwater control, as outlined within the Orange County Zoning <br /> Unified Development Ordinance mid Sedimentation eontr_l E)rdimaii._ <br /> to ensure that potential adverse impacts on the water quality of <br /> existing and proposed reservoir sites. <br /> Objective LU-2.7: <br /> Refine green building standards to guide the design, siting, <br /> construction, and management of publicly owned and managed <br /> buildings in a manner that conserves energy and/or uses non- <br /> polluting renewable energy sources. Explore the development of green <br /> building standards for private development. <br /> Objective LU-2.9: <br /> Evaluate the carrying capacity of groundwater and surface water <br /> resources of the 15 watersheds in Orange County. <br /> Objective LU-3.2: <br /> Coordinate land use patterns to facilitate the expanded use of non- <br /> auto modes of travel, the increased occupancy of automobiles, and the <br /> development and use of an energy-efficient transportation system. <br /> Objective LU-3.4: <br /> Recognize the right to farm and discourage the location of new non- <br /> farm development, particularly more intensive residential <br /> development, within farming areas to minimize the incidence of <br /> complaints and nuisance suits against farm operations. <br /> Objective LU-3.10: <br /> Identify prime viewsheds along major transportation corridors and <br /> other areas, and amend County land use ordinances to ensure long- <br /> term protection of viewsheds. <br /> Objective LU-4.3: <br /> Determine how private developments can best accommodate or <br /> provide public and private commercial recreational facilities to serve <br /> Orange County's residents. <br /> Objective LU-4.5: <br /> Work within the Orange County government system to identify and <br /> resolve existing land development policies that may be in conflict with <br /> the historic preservation goals. <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> Objective PR-1.1: <br /> Acquire and /or retain public ownership of parks, recreation facilities, <br /> open space, and conservation areas that will serve Orange County. <br /> Objective PR-1.3: <br /> Develop a land use planning mechanism for securing new parks <br /> through the development approval process. <br /> Objective PR-4.1: <br /> Developers shall provide for adequate and appropriate open space <br /> suitable for active/low-impact recreation in residential developments. <br /> Orc+.vt#e,Ca"ty Co-mprehevt e,Pla Page 6-95 <br />