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112 <br /> population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan <br /> element goals and objectives. <br /> Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity/ high <br /> density residential and non-residential development with existing or <br /> planned locations of public transportation, commercial and <br /> community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., <br /> water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and <br /> sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural <br /> resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable <br /> densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where <br /> adequate public services are available. <br /> Objective LU-1.2: Evaluate and report on whether existing and <br /> approved locations for future residential and non-residential <br /> developments are coordinated with the location of public <br /> transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate <br /> supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer services, high- <br /> speed internet access, streets and sidewalks). <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, supported by an efficient and <br /> balanced transportation system. <br /> Objective LU-3.1: Discourage urban sprawl, encourage a <br /> separation of urban and rural land uses, and direct new <br /> development into areas where necessary community facilities and <br /> services exist through periodic updates to the Land Use Plan. <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 /> Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, <br /> open, efficient, and responsive. <br /> Objective LU-6.1: Undertake a comprehensive effort to inform and <br /> involve the citizens of Orange County in the land use planning <br /> process. <br /> Objective LU-6.2: Maintain a cooperative joint planning process <br /> among the County municipalities and those organizations <br /> responsible for the provision of water and sewer services to guide <br /> the extension of service in accordance with the Comprehensive <br /> Plan, the Orange County-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Joint Planning <br /> is <br />