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106 <br /> densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where <br /> adequate public services are available. <br /> Objective LU-1.2: Evaluate and report on whether existing and <br /> approved locations for future residential and non-residential <br /> developments are coordinated with the location of public <br /> transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate <br /> supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer services, high- <br /> speed internet access, streets and sidewalks). <br /> Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a <br /> program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural <br /> character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and <br /> balanced transportation system. <br /> Objective LU-3.1: Discourage urban sprawl, encourage a <br /> separation of urban and rural land uses, and direct new <br /> development into areas where necessary community facilities and <br /> services exist through periodic updates to the Land Use Plan. <br /> Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques <br /> and/or incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all <br /> Comprehensive Plan goals. <br /> Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, <br /> open, efficient, and responsive. <br /> Objective LU-6.1: Undertake a comprehensive effort to inform and <br /> involve the citizens of Orange County in the land use planning <br /> process. <br /> Objective LU-6.2: Maintain a cooperative joint planning process <br /> among the County municipalities and those organizations <br /> responsible for the provision of water and sewer services to guide <br /> the extension of service in accordance with the Comprehensive <br /> Plan, the Orange County-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Joint Planning <br /> Agreement and Land Use Plan, and the policies of the <br /> municipalities. <br /> Economic Development Overarching Goal: Viable and sustainable <br /> economic development that contributes to both property and sales tax <br /> revenues, and enhances high quality employment opportunities for County <br /> residents. <br /> Objective ED-1.5: Identify barriers to development of desirable <br /> businesses and local businesses, and mitigate these barriers. <br />