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3 <br /> outdoor lighting fixtures within the county. <br /> Revisions to outdoor lighting regulations had been authorized for inclusion into the <br /> initial UDO development. However, due to time constraints, staff was unable to <br /> incorporate some of the recommended revisions into the adopted UDO. Staff has <br /> now been able to complete these revisions. <br /> While several modifications to existing lighting standards were made as part of the <br /> initial UDO, several key areas of concern were slated for additional study and future <br /> consideration. <br /> These areas of concern, as detailed within the UDO Implementation Bridge, were <br /> intended to be addressed during a future UDO amendment process. At this time, <br /> staff believes there is an opportunity to address the majority of these comments and <br /> make recommended revisions. <br /> Through this process, staff is proposing to modify the UDO to: <br /> 1. Modify and clarify existing regulations to address inconsistencies identified <br /> by the Planning Board at its October 7, 2009 regular meeting and as <br /> contained within the UDO Implementation Bridge. <br /> 2. Add new definitions of light trespass, mercury vapor luminaire, light <br /> pollution, etc. to Article 10. <br /> 2. Analysis <br /> As required under Section 2.8.5 of the Orange County Unified Development <br /> Ordinance, the Planning Director is required to: `cause an analysis to be made of the <br /> application and, based upon that analysis, prepare a recommendation for <br /> consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of County Commissioners'. <br /> The required analysis will be completed before the public hearing and will be <br /> part of the quarterly public hearing materials. <br /> .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... <br /> 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br /> Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern and <br /> designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities <br /> sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent <br /> with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. <br /> 4. New Statutes and Rules <br /> N/A <br /> 2 <br />