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__ __ __ _ _ _ _._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 accessory uses, and • Create new section(s) governing the development of alternative energy devices as a principal use of property. Additional work may be necessary to address specific design standards for other ' alternative energy devices (i.e. wind, geothermal, etc.) as directed by the BOCC. 2. Analvsis The amendment is necessary to address the development of solar arrays within the County and to address existing redundancy within Section 5.9 of the UDO concerning the development of utilities as a whole. The analysis required by the UDO for amendments would be available prior to the public hearing. _ __ __ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ ___ ' 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkaqe (i.e. Principles, Goals and Obiectives) Land Use Overarchinq Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern and designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Cornprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. • Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 1: Energy conservation, sustainable : use of non-polluting renewable energy resources, efficient use of non- renewable energy resources and clean air. • Objective AE-15: Foster participation in green energy programs such ' as installation incentives for solar hot water/solar generation/solar tempering in residential or commercial construction. The County should develop programs that will link citizens and businesses with options for alternative and sustainable energy sources. • Objective AG-8: Encourage the use and production of natural fuel ' alternatives to petroleum based products and pursue new types of energy sources. _ _ __ _ 4. New Statutes and Rules ! N/A _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ C. PROCESS 3