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005 <br />ii.The UDO amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the <br />adopted Comprehensive Plan. <br />Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br />3. <br />Board of County Commissioner’ Planning Principles <br />:7. Promotion Of Economic <br />Prosperity And Diversity:Development of a diversity of new businesses and <br />expansion of existing businesses should occur in Orange County. <br />Economic Development Element Objective ED-1.5: Identify barriers to development <br />of desirable businesses and local businesses, and mitigate these barriers. <br />Economic Development Element Objective ED-2.1: Encourage compact and higher <br />density development inareas served by water and sewer. <br />Economic Development Element Objective ED-2.8: Adjust ongoing designation and <br />zoning of Economic Development Districts to avoid the area designated as the Rural <br />Buffer. <br />Land Use Element Objective LU-1.1:Coordinate the location of higher intensity / <br />high density residential and non-residential development with existing or planned <br />locations of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate <br />supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, <br />and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. <br />This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed- <br />use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. <br />Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or <br />incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. <br />4.New Statutes and Rules <br />N/A <br />C. PROCESS <br />1.TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br />a.BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br />March 13, 2012 <br />b.Quarterly Public Hearing <br />May 29, 2012 <br />c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints <br />April 4, 2012–BOCC members receive materials to be reviewed by the Planning <br />Board’s Ordinance Advisory Committeeas part of the Planning Board <br />packets sent to all BOCC members each month <br /> <br />