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33 Awarding 10 points where soil loss has been reduced by more than 70 percent is based on local SCS experience. In determining the percent reduction, each farm would be evaluated to determine the existing soil loss and the T level to be achieved. For example, the T level for a given farm might be five tons /acre /year, and the actual soil loss might be 10 tons /acre /year. By reducing the soil loss to six tons /acre /year, the farmer would have achieved an 80 percent reduction and qualify for 10 points. Compatibility With Comprehensive Plan According to the LESA Handbook, an area designated on the comprehensive plan for agricultural use should be assigned a high value. The Land Use Element of the Orange C2unty Com rehensive Plan contains descriptions of land use plan categories and locational criteria which provide the basis for the assignment of points below. Compatibility with Comprehensiva Plan Points Located in Agricultural - Residential area 10.0 Located in Rural Residential /Buffer area 7.5 Located in Transition area 5.0 Located in Activity Node area 2.5 Located in Urban area 0.0 In the Land Use Element, land designated as Agricultural - Residential is located where the prevailing activity is agriculture or forestry. In both Rural Residential and Rural Buffer areas, there is still a mix of agricultural and residential uses. However, more land is used for low - density residential purposes than in an Agricultural - Residential area. Land designated as Transition is in the process of changing from rural to urban, is suitable for urban -type densities, and is expected to be provided with public utilities and services within the next 10 -20 years. Activity nodes are areas planned for commercial and /or industrial development. Urban land is located within the corporate limits of a town or in its planning jurisdiction. Urban densities and services are planned for these areas. Distance to Town or City Urban uses are generally considered to be incompatible with agricultural pursuits. Land on the fringes of a town or city is generally the first to be acquired for community expansion. As new development occurs, the most commonly encountered sources of conflict involve odor and flies; animal control; and noise and dust. Complaints from their urban neighbors as well as trespass, theft, and vandalism may then cause more farmers to sell, moving to rural locations or leaving farming altogether. Thus, a site adjacent to a town or city is less viable for agriculture than a site located many miles from the nearest municipality.