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A OF <br /> STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY �� 0.M ln(" <br /> OF PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT <br /> WITH THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> Orange County has initiated an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance <br /> (UDO) to revise existing regulations governing the display of vehicles at motor vehicle <br /> sales/rental businesses. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners finds: <br /> a. The requirements of Section 2.8 of the UDO have been deemed complete; and, <br /> b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5, and 1.1.7 of the UDO and to Section 153A-341 of the <br /> North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within <br /> the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 1. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the <br /> following 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives: <br /> • Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site <br /> environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural <br /> resources, cultural resources, and community character. <br /> • Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated <br /> within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves <br /> community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, <br /> supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. <br /> • Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, <br /> fair, open, efficient, and responsive. <br /> c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it: <br /> 1. Establishes uniform standards for the display and storage of vehicles motor <br /> vehicle sales/rental businesses. <br /> 2. Provides measurable thresholds with respect to the number of vehicles that <br /> can be displayed for sale/rent on-site. <br /> 3. Requires display areas to be denoted on a plan for staff review and <br /> approval. <br /> 4. Promotes public health, safety, and general welfare by furthering the goals <br /> and objectives of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and <br /> findings expressed herein. <br /> Z�J In-i*-#— 'J I -�//,� <br /> Earl McKee, Chair Date <br /> i <br />