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Article 2: Procedurrp, <br /> Section 2.8:Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments <br /> plan, or written statement, outlining in detail the minor change(s) proposed. The Pla'ning <br /> Director shall file the amended site plan or written statement with the approved sit- plan. <br /> ( If it is determined that the proposed action is a modification, the Planning Direct,' shall <br /> require the applicant to submit a request for modification of the approved spe '-I use <br /> permit. The following procedures shall be adhered to in the case of a modifi :tion: <br /> 1) The applicant shall provide an amended site plan and written narrative outlining <br /> the specific changes requested. <br /> (2) The Planning Director shall submit the request to the Board t'at approved the <br /> original application. <br /> (3) e Board shall set a public hearing to receive testimon concerning the <br /> m•dification request. Any public hearing called pursu- t to a modification of an <br /> app •ved special use permit shall be held in conform' with the relevant public <br /> notific:tion requirements contained in this Article. <br /> (4) The Boa • may approve, approve with condition , or deny the application for a <br /> modificatio i. <br /> (5) The Planning lirector shall file the Board's . tion in the Planning Department as <br /> an amendmen equest to the original appl' ation and shall notify the applicant of <br /> the Board's actio'. <br /> SECTION 2.8: ZONING ATLAS AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE <br /> AMENDMENTS <br /> 2.8.1 Review and Approval Flow Chart - <br /> The review and approval process for a Zone g '.tlas and Unified Development Ordinance <br /> Amendment is shown in the procedure's f•wcha <br /> 2.8.2 Amendment Initiation <br /> (A) An amendment to this Ordi-ance or the Zoning Atlas may be initiated by: <br /> (1) The Board of C• nty Commissioners on i . own motion; <br /> (2) The Planning :oard; <br /> (3) Applicatio , by any person or agency, or <br /> (4) The Planing Director. <br /> (B) If a request f• consideration of an amendment proposal is s emitted directly to the <br /> Board of C• nty Commissioners, said Board may decline to c. sider the request or may <br /> refer the - endment proposal to the Planning Director for prepa -tion of an amendment <br /> application. <br /> (C) Once itiated, all amendments shall be referred to the Planning Boa •. <br /> 2.8.3 Contents if Application <br /> Applic_ ons shall contain the following: <br /> (A) For amendments to the Zoning Atlas: <br /> (1) A map at a legible scale showing the land which would be covered by th- <br /> proposed amendment, and <br /> (2) A legal description of the land. <br /> (B) For amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance text: <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-27 <br />