Agenda - 09-12-2016 - D.1 - Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area Land Use Plan Map Amendment

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Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area Land Use Plan Staff Note: When this Land Use Plan is implemented through Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan amendments, staff will add an introductory section to replace the first two paragraphs below that describes the joint planning construct and linkage to the Hillsborough/Orange Interlocal Agreement. Hillsborough, NC Future Land Use Plan The Future Land Use Plan is composed of a map showing Future Land Use Designations and a brief text detailing those designations and how they align with zoning districts listed in the Hillsborough Unified Development Ordinance. Together, the map and text constitute the Future Land Use Plan for the Town of Hillsborough and lands within its jurisdiction. The Plan is adopted as a component of the Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan and is subject to amendments following the procedure established in the Unified Development Ordinance. Nothing in this document limits the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners authority to regulate land use within its jurisdiction. Future Land Use Designations are not a guarantee that land will remain zoned in any particular use district, and are subject to the availability of infrastructure, including but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, and streets necessary to support designated or proposed uses. Future Land Use Classifications Natural Resource. These areas are unique natural areas or environmental sensitive areas. The primary designation is for the 100-year flood zones along the Eno River and Cates Creek. The Eno River floodplain is a natural area of national significance. This designation does not follow parcel boundaries and overlays other designations listed here. Permanent Open Space. These areas are intended for long-term use as open space, parks, or natural areas that protect scenic, historic, cultural, and environmentally valued lands. They include lands that are permanently protected, though not necessarily publicly owned or accessible, through private conservation easements or other private conservation measures, and publicly held park or conservation lands. Zoning Districts: Agricultural-Residential; Protected Watershed& Protected Watershed Critical Area Working Farm. These areas reflect existing agricultural use in locations where continued agricultural use is desirable for the foreseeable future. Zoning Districts: Agricultural-Residential; R-40 Rural Living. These areas reflect existing very-low density residential uses with densities below 0.5 dwelling units per acre(at least a 2 acre minimum lot size) that occurs in areas without public water and sewer service, in locations where continued low-intensity use without public water and sewer is desirable for the foreseeable future. Zoning Districts: Agricultural-Residential; Protected Watershed & Protected Watershed Critical Area; R-40 Small Lot Residential Neighborhood. These areas provide opportunities for a lower density than pre- WWII or neo-traditional neighborhood living. These areas include detached single-family residential uses in post-WWII subdivision developments which range in density from 0.5 dwelling units per acre to 3 dwelling units per acre. Zoning Districts: R-10; R-15; R-20; Entranceway Special Use; Mixed Residential Special Use; Residential Special Use Medium-Density Residential. These areas include existing and future areas for development of more dense residential neighborhoods that provide a diversity of housing types and housing options. Areas include single-family detached units, mobile homes, townhouses, duplexes, condominiums, apartments, senior housing, and other multi-family dwelling units. Housing densities should range from 3-8 dwelling units per acre. Other types of uses that may occur are schools, parks, and other public facilities. Zoning Districts: R-10; R-15; R-20; Multi-Family; Mobile Home Park; Entranceway Special Use; Mixed Residential Special Use; Multi-Family Special Use; Residential Special Use 1 Approved by the BOCC 11-5-13