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114 <br /> Chapter 2 Planning Principles of the Comprehensive Plan: <br /> • Principle 2 — Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development <br /> within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that is <br /> sustainable over the long-term. <br /> • Principle 4 — Natural Area Resource Preservation: Protection of the County's <br /> natural areas, including forests, wildlife, habitat, and other important open <br /> spaces, should be a priority. The County should work with regional and local <br /> organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve <br /> preservation of the County's important natural resources. <br /> Chapter 4 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan: <br /> • Housing Goal 1 — A wide-range of types and densities of quality housing <br /> affordable to all in all parts of the County. <br /> • Housing Goal 4 - Development ordinances and incentives that promote <br /> inclusionary practices and housing options for all income levels. <br /> Chapter 5 Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan: <br /> • Land Use Goal 1 — Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable <br /> growth consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a <br /> high quality of life. <br /> • Land Use Goal 2 — Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental <br /> conditions and features and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, <br /> and community character. <br /> • Land Use Goal 3 — A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a <br /> program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural <br /> character, minimizes land use conflicts, and supported by an efficient and <br /> balanced transportation system. <br /> • Land Use Goal 4 — Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques, <br /> and/or incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all <br /> Comprehensive Plan goals. <br /> 4. New Statutes and Rules <br /> Text change coincides with new statues (ref. NCGS 130A-343 and 15A NCAC <br /> 18A.1969) and guidelines from NC DHHS — Public Health regarding Innovative <br /> Wastewater Systems: Off-site Septic (IWWS 2016-01). <br /> C. PROCESS <br /> 1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br /> a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br /> May 5, 2016 <br /> b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br /> November 21, 2016 <br /> 3 <br />