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58 <br /> Attachment 4 <br /> STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY <br /> OF A PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT <br /> WITH THE ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> Orange County has initiated an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance <br /> (UDO) to modify existing sign regulations. <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 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, <br /> open, efficient, and responsive. <br /> c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it: <br /> 1. Clarifies regulations governing the use of electronic displays on signage. <br /> 2. Provides additional sign area for non-residential projects on larger parcels. <br /> 3. Eliminates identified contradictory sign regulations. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and <br /> findings expressed herein. <br /> Earl McKee, Chair Date <br />