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C: There are differing opinions as to which of the two land use maps is the most appropriate source of land use designations for joint planning in the Chapel Hill Joint Planning Transition Area, and whether or not the 1986 Chapel Hill Land Use Plan was incorporated by reference into the 1986 Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan. We note, however, that the differences between the two 1986 plans are minor. , The changes proposed in this memorandum would clear up these discrepancies and allow all jurisdictions to work from the same land use map. Analysis Article 2.2.14 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance states the reasons for which the Orange County Comprehensive Plan may be amended. Since the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan is a part of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, it is necessary to review those reasons stated in the Orange County Zoning Ordinance for applicability to this request. In particular, the reasons that may be cited from the Orange County Zoning Ordinance for changing the Orange County Comprehensive Plan are as follows: A) "Because of changed or changing conditions in a particular area of the County." B) "To correct an error or omission in the Comprehensive Plan." C) "In response to a change in policies, objectives, principles or standards governing the physical development of the County." The proposed amendment is a change of the land use designations from those included in the 1986 Land Use Plan for portions of the Chapel Hill Joint Planning Transition Area. The updated Chapel Hill Comprehensive Plan represents a change in policies, objectives, principles and standards governing the physical development of that portion of the County. Accordingly, we believe that this proposed amendment can be justified based on reason (C). ComnatibilM of Amendment with Existing Joint Planning Area Policy Proposed amendments to the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan are evaluated for compatibility with Joint Planning Operating Principles. These policy statements are listed on pages 49 -53 of the Plan. The principles are grouped into seven categories. The categories and compliance status of the proposed amendments are summarized in the following table: Principle Compliance Open Space Yes University Lake Watershed Not applicable Higher Intensity Uses /Transition Area Yes Rural Areas Not applicable Urban Form Yes Utility Extensions Yes Allocation of Growth Yes 4