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Existing Proposed <br /> Comment: There is no comparable wording in the 5/6/79 ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS <br /> existing ordinance. The citations of <br /> state law invoke the basic grant of 5/6179 1.1 Long Title and Authority <br /> powers to counties to legislate in <br /> the areas covered by this ordinance. An ordinance establishing comprehensive <br /> development regulations for designated <br /> Note that which is proposed is a portions of Orange County and providing <br /> unified ordinance covering zoning, for the administration, enforcement and <br /> subdivision control, erosion and f-mendment_there-o.f.-.n--accord-with-t-he -- — <br /> sedimentatio- control and flop provisions of Chapter 153A, Article 18; <br /> hazard areas regulation. Chapter 143, Article 21, Part 6: Chapter <br /> 63, Article 4, Chapter 113A, Article 4; <br /> Chapter 160A, Article 19; Chapters 39,47, <br /> 136 of the Forth Carolina General Statutes, <br /> as amended, and for the repeal of all <br /> ordinances in conflict herewith <br /> 5/6/79 1.2 Short 'Title <br /> This ordinance may be known and cited as <br /> "Orange County Zoning Ordinance." <br /> . Pur�as� SJ6/79 � .3 Intent <br /> .tion 3 <br /> a) Declaration of necessity --In order to <br /> protect and promote the health, safety, <br /> is the purpose of this ordinance; general welfare and morals of the county <br /> and its residents, this ordinance is <br /> 3.1 To recognize the clear interest of the residents adopted by the orange County Board of <br /> of Orange County in the efficiency , prosperity, Commissioners to regulate and::reltrict <br /> appearance, health, and safety of their County; the height, number of stories, and size <br /> of buildings and other structures, the <br /> 3.2 To recognize the basic right of each resident to percentage of lots that may be occupied, <br /> use and enjoy land which he legally owns or con- the size of yards, courts, and other <br /> tro ls; open spaces, the density of population, and <br /> land for tirade, industry, residence and <br /> 3.3 To avoid potential conflicts Between the lAhd other purposes, including off-street <br /> user and the general publics parking, the arrangement of Lots, methods <br /> of land development and related matters. <br /> 3. 4 To protect the present and future enjoyment of <br /> property by all residents in all portions of <br /> ` Orange County covered by this ordinance. <br />