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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 18, 2012 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 5-g <br /> SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text <br /> Amendment Schedule for November 2012 Joint Quarterly Public Hearing — <br /> Outdoor Lighting <br /> DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1. Comprehensive Plan and Unified Michael D. Harvey, Planner III, 245-2597 <br /> Development Ordinance Amendment Outline Craig Benedict, Director, 245-2575 <br /> Form (Zoning 2012-014) <br /> PURPOSE: To consider and approve the process components and schedule for a Planning <br /> Director initiated Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment for the November 19, <br /> 2012 Quarterly Public Hearing regarding amendments to existing outdoor lighting regulations. <br /> BACKGROUND: During the initial development phase of the UDO, several suggested <br /> modifications were received from Planning Board and BOCC members on possible changes to <br /> existing outdoor lighting regulations. These suggestions were tabled and incorporated into the <br /> UDO Implementation Bridge for future consideration. Staff believes the County has reached a <br /> point where these amendments can be incorporated into the UDO. Please refer to Section B.1 <br /> of Attachment 1 for additional information. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Please refer to Section C.3 of Attachment 1. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the attached <br /> Amendment Outline form contained within Attachment 1 and direct staff to proceed accordingly. <br />