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oos <br /> for the orderly extension of future utility <br /> systems, that alternative systems be designed to <br /> acceptable utility standards, and that a binding <br /> commitment be provided requiring connection to the <br /> utility system when they are available. <br /> (Goal 3, Subsection B-2) <br /> Question: Should water and sewer log utility) policies be <br /> intertwined with land use policies? <br /> Response: A cooperative joint planning process should be <br /> developed and implemented among the County, its <br /> municipalities, surrounding jurisdictions and <br /> utility providers responsible for water and sewer <br /> lines to guide the extension of lines in accordance <br /> with the land use plans and policies of the <br /> affected jurisdictions. (Goal 3, Subsection A-1) <br /> Question: Should public water and sewer service be mandatory <br /> within designated growth area : i.e. , transition <br /> areas? If extensions are not required, what <br /> development alternatives are possible until such <br /> services are available? <br /> Response: Since Transition Areas would be considered for <br /> annexation by municipalities once development is <br /> proposed or has occurred, areas proposed for or <br /> with individual on-site or alternative wastewater <br /> treatment systems would represent a potential <br /> concern to the municipality, private association or <br /> water or sewer authority to whose system the <br /> development was to be connected. For this reason, <br /> Orange County will evaluate the following <br /> provisions for inclusion as part of its approval <br /> processes: <br /> a. That a proposed development within a Transition <br /> Area be required to extend the water and/or sewer <br /> services of the municipality, private association <br /> or water or sewer authority to whose system the <br /> development was to be connected; <br /> b. That minimum lot sizes in Transition Areas be <br /> significantly increased until such services <br /> were available; and <br /> c. Where alternative wastewater treatments systems <br /> are employed, that utility easements be dedicated <br /> for the orderly extension of future utility <br /> systems, that alternative systems be designed to <br /> acceptable utility standards, and that a binding <br /> commitment be provided requiring connection to the <br /> utility system when they are available. <br /> (Goal 3, Subsection B-2) <br />