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1 ORANGE C O U N T Y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 4 , 1994 Action Agenda SUBJECT: PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT Item # ARTICLE 22 - DEFINITIONS DEPARTMENT: PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Willis Proposed Amendment Extension 2583 2/28/94 Public Hearing Minutes (draft) TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 3/21/94 Public Hearing Minutes (draft) Hillsborough - 732-8181 Durham - 688-7331 Mebane - 227-2031 Chapel Hill - 967-9251 PURPOSE: To consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to clearly define the point at which a subdivision lot is "created" for the purpose of determining whether or not the lot is subject to amendments which may be made to the Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision Regulations. BACKGROUND: It is often the case that lots which existed prior to a particular amendment to the Zoning Ordinance are not subject to the amended provisions. The date on which a lot is "created" can be critical in determining whether or not a lot can be developed in the manner requested. It has been the policy of Orange County to recognize lots which have been approved through the applicable review and approval process as existing, even if the final step of recording the subdivision has not occurred. Major Subdivisions are considered approved when the Preliminary Plan Resolution of Approval is adopted by the Board of Commissioners. Minor Subdivisions are considered approved upon approval of a Final Plat by the Planning Staff. The proposed amendment makes explicit the existing policy of recognizing approved lots as "lots of record" for purposes of determining whether or not they are subject to newly-adopted regulations. The proposed amendment was presented for public hearing on February 28, 1994. There were no questions or comments.