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6 <br /> with other Com rehensive Plan element oals and ob�ectives. <br /> p 9 J <br /> • Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 1: Energy conservation, sustainable <br /> use of non-polluting renewable energy resources, efficient use of non- <br /> renewable energy resources and clean air. <br /> • Objective AE-15: Foster participation in green energy programs such <br /> as installation incentives for solar hot water/solar generation/solar <br /> tempering in residential or commercial construction. The County should <br /> develop programs that will link citizens and businesses with options for <br /> alternative and sustainable energy sources. <br /> • Objective AG-8: Encourage the use and production of natural fuel <br /> alternatives to petroleum based products and pursue new types of <br /> energy sources. <br /> 4. New Statutes and Rules <br /> N/A <br /> C. PROCESS <br /> 1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br /> a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br /> April 3, 2012 <br /> b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br /> This item was heard at the August 27, 2012 Quarterly Public Hearing. During the <br /> meeting the following comments were made: <br /> 1. BOCC and Planning Board members expressed a desire to allow solar <br /> arrays within the front yard open space area of a given property and asked <br /> staff to provide additional detail on the rationale for existing limitations. <br /> Staff Comment: Staff identified this issue within our presentation and <br /> amendment package to remind all parties there is existing language within <br /> the UDO regulating the location of accessory uses and structures within <br /> `required front open space'. As certain solar arrays are going to be <br /> considered accessory uses, they will be subject to the same prohibitions. <br /> The applicable terms associated with this limitation are as follows: <br /> • Article 10 Definitions of the UDO defines Yard, Front as: <br /> The required open space extending the full width <br /> 4 <br />