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(Section 4.1) The zoning districts applied to each of the Land Use Element categories as presented in the Land Use Element- Zoning Districts Matrix are as follows: COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION (20 -Year Transition). Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. All densities of residential development would be appropriate. The applied zoning districts include: R -1 (low- density); R -2, R -3, and R -4 (medium density); and R -5, R -8, and R -13 (high density) residential uses. COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION (10 -Year Transition). Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. All densities of residential development would be appropriate. Non - residential uses implemented in accordance with small area plans and /or overlay districts may be appropriate. The applied zoning districts include: R -1 (low- density); R -2, R -3, and R -4 (medium density); and R -5, R -8, and R -13 (high density) residential uses, and Zoning g verlay Districts. COUNTY COMMERCIAL TRANSITION. Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. A full range of intensities of commercial development would be appropriate. The applied zoning districts include: LC -1 (Local Commercial); NC -2 (Neighborhood Commercial); CC -3 (Community Commercial); GC -4 (General Commercial); OI (Office and Institutional); and ED (Economic Development). COUNTY INDUSTRIAL TRANSITION. Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. A full range of industrial activities would be appropriate and allowed. The applied zoning districts include: I -1 (Light Industrial); I -2 (Medium Industrial); I -3 (Heavy Industrial); and ED (Economic Development). CHAPEL HILL AND CARRBORO TRANSITION. On November 2, 1987, a Joint Planning Agreement was adopted by Orange County and the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The Agreement became effective on November 14, 1988, following the adoption, by Orange County, of zoning plans prepared by the two municipalities for their respective Transition Areas. The applied zoning districts are those contained in the Chapel Hill Land Development Ordinance and the Carrboro Land Use Ordinance, and are consistent with the land use plan categories contained in the Orange County- Chapel Hill- Carrboro Joint Planning Land Use Plan. Reference should be made to the appropriate municipal ordinance and zoning map for a description of the districts and applicable development standards. Under the terms of the Joint Planning Agreement, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are responsible for permit administration within their respective Transition Areas. RURAL BUFFER. Only very low density residential and agricultural uses are appropriate in the Rural Buffer. The applied zoning district is RB (Rural Buffer). RURAL RESIDENTIAL. Identifies rural areas to be developed as low intensity and low density residential. The applied zoning district is R -1 (low density) Residential).