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lN; nrr 4� r, <br /> 21 ER _ ,(, � :�; ,� F-70! - 1E2,') <br /> �,ia_.e / /ewe_ " ,' . . v <br /> June 17 , <br /> Page 2 <br /> balanced with existing and projected needs on <br /> a local and regional basis . ( LUP) <br /> B. Revise Section ( 2) Delineation/Protection of Watersheds <br /> to read as follows : <br /> (2) DJ_j_neet i on/Protest ipn r) Yatersheds <br /> The Planning Board feels that watershed protection <br /> should be given high priority status in the Land <br /> Use Plan update, particularly since Orange County <br /> has historically been in the forefront of watershed <br /> protection. Consistent with this tradition, the <br /> Planning Board recommends that adeouate watershed <br /> protection standards be established in unzoned <br /> portions of the county . The delineation and <br /> protection of such watersheds has been partially <br /> addressed in the Land Use Plan and will be further <br /> in The Plan update. However, there is an immediate <br /> need to establish a policy extending watershed <br /> protection standards To watersheds regardless of <br /> Zoning classification. <br /> This recommendation is based on and in support of <br /> the following goals : <br /> ( a) Designate prime reservoir sires, based on an <br /> evaluation of water resources throughout the <br /> County, to protect those are from adverse <br /> development impacts and to insure that <br /> inappropriate restrictions are .not placed on a <br /> large population of the land area and land <br /> resources of the County. ( LUP) <br /> ( b) Adopt and implement policies - which specify <br /> land use patterns and intensities of <br /> development in water supply watersheds and <br /> water Quality critical -areas that will <br /> minimize potential adverse impacts On water <br /> quality. ( LUP) <br /> ( c) Support programs which help to 'project water <br /> quality, such as the Soil Conservation Service <br /> and Sedimentation and <br /> Programs . ( LUP) Erosion Control <br /> ( d) Encourage efforts to monitor <br /> water in Orange County streams . t( LUP) uality of <br /> C• Revise Section ( 3) Sewage Disposal /Alternative Systems <br /> to read as follows. : <br />