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6 <br /> listed as a permitted use of property within these districts. <br /> Staff has been working to address local resident concern(s) over the purported <br /> development of commercial shooting ranges. Currently the County has no land use <br /> standards governing the development of such uses (i.e. setbacks, development of <br /> protective berms to absorb bullets, etc.). <br /> Staff is proposing to over haul our current regulations by: <br /> a. Establishing new definitions for recreational uses; <br /> b. Reviewing the types of recreational land uses permitted in each zoning district <br /> and suggesting revisions; <br /> c. Developing new standards governing the development of recreational land <br /> uses; and <br /> d. Developing standards governing the discharge of firearms from both a <br /> commercial business and personal enjoyment standpoint. <br /> The amendments are necessary to address outdated regulations governing the <br /> development of recreational land uses, update existing development standards and <br /> requirements, complete a review of acceptable recreational land uses throughout the <br /> County, and establish land use regulations governing the discharge of firearms. <br /> Nothing within the proposed amendments will impact the development of <br /> parks/recreational amenities by Orange County. <br /> 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br /> Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental <br /> conditions and features and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and <br /> community character. <br /> Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or <br /> incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. <br /> 4. New Statutes and Rules <br /> N/A <br /> C. PROCESS <br /> 1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br /> a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br /> May 5, 2015 <br /> b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br /> September 8, 2015. The amendment was reviewed at the September 8, 2015 <br /> 3 <br />