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117 Attachment 2 STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY OF A PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT WITH THE ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Orange County has initiated an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to modify existing subdivision development requirements and review processes to provide additional opportunities for the clustering of subdivision lots and preservation of open space. The Planning Board finds: a. The requirements of Section 2.8 of the UDO have been deemed complete; and, b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5, and 1.1.7 of the UDO and to Section 153A-341 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 1. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the following 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives: Chapter 2 Planning Principles of the Comprehensive Plan: • Principle 2 — Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. • Principle 4 — Natural Area Resource Preservation: Protection of the County's natural areas, including forests, wildlife, habitat, and other important open spaces, should be a priority. The County should work with regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve preservation of the County's important natural resources. Chapter 4 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan: • Housing Goal 1 — A wide-range of types and densities of quality housing affordable to all in all parts of the County. • Housing Goal 4 - Development ordinances and incentives that promote inclusionary practices and housing options for all income levels. Chapter 5 Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan: • Land Use Goal 1 — Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. • Land Use Goal 2 — Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. • Land Use Goal 3 — A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, and supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system.