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M <br />2. 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 />Objective LU -1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density <br />residential and non - residential development with existing or planned locations <br />of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate <br />supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high -speed internet access, <br />streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and <br />cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities <br />and creating new mixed -use zoning districts where adequate public services <br />are available. <br />Economic Development Overarching Goal: Viable and sustainable economic <br />development that contributes to both property and sales tax revenues, and enhances <br />high - quality employment opportunities for County residents. <br />Objective ED -2.5: Identify lands suitable to accommodate the expansion and <br />growth of commercial and industrial uses. <br />3. New Statutes and Rules <br />C. PROCESS <br />1. TIMEFRAME /MILESTONES /DEADLINES <br />a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br />April 7, 2015 <br />b. Quarterly Public Hearin <br />Mav 26. 2015 <br />c. BOCC Uadates /Checkpoints <br />May 26, 2015 — Quarterly Public Hearing <br />June 16, 2015 — Receive Planninq Board recommendation <br />d. Other <br />2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br />Mission /Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and <br />Orange County ordinance requirements. <br />a. Planning Board Review: <br />June 3, 2015 — Recommendation to the BOCC <br />