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Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area Land Use Plan <br /> Staff Note: When this Land Use Plan is implemented through Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br /> amendments, staff will add an introductory section to replace the first two paragraphs below that describes <br /> the joint planning construct and linkage to the Hillsborough/Orange Interlocal Agreement. <br /> Hillsborough, NC Future Land Use Plan <br /> The Future Land Use Plan is composed of a map showing Future Land Use Designations and a brief text <br /> detailing those designations and how they align with zoning districts listed in the Hillsborough Unified <br /> Development Ordinance. Together,the map and text constitute the Future Land Use Plan for the Town of <br /> Hillsborough and lands within its jurisdiction. The Plan is adopted as a component of the Hillsborough <br /> Comprehensive Plan and is subject to amendments following the procedure established in the Unified <br /> Development Ordinance. <br /> Nothing in this document limits the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners authority to regulate <br /> land use within its jurisdiction. Future Land Use Designations are not a guarantee that land will remain <br /> zoned in any particular use district,and are subject to the availability of infrastructure,including but not <br /> limited to water,sanitary sewer,and streets necessary to support designated or proposed uses. <br /> Future Land Use Classifications <br /> Natural Resource. These areas are unique natural areas or environmental sensitive areas. The primary <br /> designation is for the 100-year flood zones along the Eno River and Cates Creek. The Eno River <br /> floodplain is a natural area of national significance. This designation does not follow parcel boundaries <br /> and overlays other designations listed here. <br /> Permanent Open Space. These areas are intended for long-term use as open space, parks, or natural <br /> areas that protect scenic,historic, cultural, and environmentally valued lands. They include lands that are <br /> permanently protected,though not necessarily publicly owned or accessible, through private conservation <br /> easements or other private conservation measures, and publicly held park or conservation lands. Zoning <br /> Districts: Agricultural-Residential; Protected Watershed&Protected Watershed Critical Area <br /> Working Farm.These areas reflect existing agricultural use in locations where continued agricultural use <br /> is desirable for the foreseeable future. Zoning Districts: Agricultural-Residential;R-40 <br /> Rural Living. These areas reflect existing very-low density residential uses with densities below 0.5 <br /> dwelling units per acre that occurs in areas without public water and <br /> sewer service, in locations where continued low-intensity use without public water and sewer is desirable <br /> for the foreseeable future. Zoning Districts: Agricultural-Residential; Protected Watershed & <br /> Protected Watershed Critical Area; R-40 <br /> Small Lot Residential Neighborhood. These areas provide opportunities for a lower density than pre- <br /> WWII or neo-traditional neighborhood living. These areas include detached single-family residential <br /> uses in post-WWII subdivision developments which range in density from 0.5 dwelling units per acre to 3 <br /> dwelling units per acre. Zoning Districts: R-10; R-15; R-20; Entranceway Special Use; Mixed <br /> Residential Special Use; Residential Special Use <br /> Medium-Density Residential. These areas include existing and future areas for development of more <br /> dense residential neighborhoods that provide a diversity of housing types and housing options. Areas <br /> include single-family detached units, mobile homes, townhouses, duplexes, condominiums, apartments, <br /> senior housing, and other multi-family dwelling units. Housing densities should range from 3-8 dwelling <br /> units per acre. Other types of uses that may occur are schools, parks, and other public facilities. Zoning <br /> Districts: R-10; R-15; R-20; Multi-Family; Mobile Home Park; Entranceway Special Use; Mixed <br /> Residential Special Use; Multi-Family Special Use; Residential Special Use <br /> 1 Approved by the BOCC 11-5-13 <br />