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/?'� l) 177e • <br /> 047 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 /> ONE ACRE lots in the RB (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 -- Requiring a two acre lot minimum infringes on the <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 /> 14i_ 4 . L 4 67 •, .Grte..{44 ' % 12 - eJ <br /> C +...Nck y 17 U Fr-...'; Rd 1/i'>- 31"e? <br /> \(:; % (-4D 79z. ttc b <br /> 211t/ @;,' t f <br /> 42'f\- 70g- <br /> R! 2t /jRiS eAive 414 C. 9q.).-Z703 27S aE o-,c 7 y C p 3S")9-SS2 Z <br />