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352 <br /> Attachment 2 <br /> STATEMENT OF APPROVAL AND CONSISTENCY <br /> OF A PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT <br /> WITH THE ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> Orange County has initiated an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance <br /> (UDO) in order to make revisions to the public hearing process. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the proposed text amendment <br /> and finds: <br /> a. The requirements of Section 2.8 of the UDO have been deemed complete; and, <br /> b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5, and 1.1.7 of the UDO and to Section 153A-341 of the <br /> North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within <br /> the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 1. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the <br /> following 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives: <br /> • Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, <br /> fair, open, efficient, and responsive. <br /> These amendments are consistent with this goal by expediting the <br /> development review process, reducing delays, and eliminating <br /> challenges for residents and applicants. These amendments assist in <br /> creating a review process that is more efficient, accessible, and <br /> responsive to County residents <br /> c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it: <br /> 1. Improves the development review process for land use items requiring a <br /> public hearing. <br /> These amendments eliminate potential delays and challenges for the <br /> public allowing for an improved review process which is more efficient <br /> and reasonable for Orange County residents, leadership, and staff. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Approval and <br /> Consistency and findings expressed herein. <br /> Mark Dorosin, Chair Date <br />