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28 <br /> 2. Analysis <br /> As required under Section 2.8.5 of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: <br /> `cause an analysis to be made of the application and, based upon that analysis, <br /> prepare a recommendation for consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of <br /> County Commissioners'. <br /> The amendments are necessary to ensure the permitting of a temporary health care <br /> structure is consistent with changes in State Law. Based on regulations set forth in <br /> Session Law 2014-94, the proposed amendment will incorporate the new use <br /> identified in Session Law into the UDO and address the review and permitting of <br /> temporary health care structures in order to be consistent with State Law. A copy of <br /> Session Law 2014-94 can be found at the end of this form. In addition, the <br /> amendment will address comments received at the May 26 Quarterly Public Hearing, <br /> June 3 Planning Board meeting, and September 1 BOCC meeting. <br /> 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br /> Chapter 4: Housing Element — Section 4.6 Goals <br /> Housing Goal 2: Housing that is useable by as many people as possible regardless <br /> of age, ability, or circumstance. <br /> 4. New Statutes and Rules <br /> Session Law 2014-94 An Act Relating To Zoning Provisions For Temporary Health <br /> Care Structures <br /> C. PROCESS <br /> 1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br /> a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br /> November 18, 2014 <br /> b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br /> May 26, 2015 <br /> February 18, 2016 <br /> c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints <br /> May 26, 2015 Quarterly Public Hearing. This item was reviewed at the hearing <br /> where the following comments were made: <br /> • BOCC Member Comment: Orange County staff should explore modifying the <br /> amendments and the Unified Development Ordinance in order to make <br /> temporary health care structures easily available. The onerous requirements <br /> only allowing a relative to occupy a unit, requiring the unit be taken down 60 <br /> days after the person moves out or dies, and not allowing it to be used again <br /> makes it extremely unlikely it will ever be used. <br /> Staff Response: The proposed amendment has been revised to address these <br /> concerns. The amendment removes the relative or legal guardian requirement <br /> and allows for a unit to stay on the property for up to 180 days after the <br /> 2 <br />