Orange County NC Website
'77�P ✓ ytei �4, - <br /> � .art.. � �- I /��- � ,-,�1�c�.�_ ,ys � _. <br /> . , . �` ...�._ tip;--r__ ,�... ier.r• <br /> We, the undersigned, citizens of Orange County, urge the County <br /> Commissioners and its duly empowered Boards and Commissions to return <br /> rural densities to one acre minimum lot sizes by defeating the proposed <br /> amendment to the zoning ordinance, zoning atlas, and subdivision <br /> regulations. Further, we request you amend the Land Use Plan to allow <br /> I ONE ACRE lots in the RE (Rural Buffer) district. <br /> We support the concept of maintaining rural features in our County, <br /> but believe the two acre lot size minimum will have significant adverse <br /> consequences for the people and government of the County for the following <br /> reasons: <br /> 1 -Property!.Rights .- A ctutrIng-- -two -acs--iot wjn-ja ,-irxi-riffs- on-t e -- - -- - - <br /> rights of current land owners by decreasing land values and limiting <br /> opportunities to provide land for future generations. <br /> 2. Affordability of Housing - Individual lot prices will increase due <br /> to the extra costs of acquiring and developing land to a two acre <br /> standard, further reducing the practicality of affordable housing. <br /> 3. Tax Increases - Decreasing housing densities and decreasing land <br /> values will reduce the tax base, thereby requiring substantial future tax <br /> increases to provide County services. In light of current funding <br /> problems, a two acre lot minimum seems irresponsible. <br /> 4. Environmental Impact - Setting up regulatory and economic barriers <br /> to water and sewer extensions creates urban sprawl and risks future <br /> public health problems. <br /> • NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE <br /> r <br /> I <br /> It/ L`:�:....r ;/�. ► 44,0 /4 1plf'5/,1, <br /> -/Ir ' 4,1fAr <br /> 'I <br /> 112,9.41 6 , v,./, ?- 9,4- /32._. <br /> --_.4........_„ .*:=7.. -,..29-21 7 <br /> - ''- ' • AI r' <br /> -- if / ' _,4 .A te - L4, -`044 AU c 96 - <br /> J.Z..-.1,AlliMillibAlr---L AIL ir A /1 • ' -0 - -3 ).--?) v <br /> 0-'.4 ./ :._.AL. l.gelA:_ . 4.41,1/ .. "61r 30,7 <br />