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Implementation Bridge Report - 14 - Procedural Ideas Ideas were offered during the UDO review process that suggest additional attention to the procedures that are spelled out in the ordinance, to further enhance the effectiveness of the UDO. Relevant Comprehensive Plan Provisions Land Use–6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. There was strong support during the process for consideration of changes that would streamline processes and enhance communication with citizens. There were also suggestions related to formatting in the UDO, and requests for clarification of certain provisions. Streamlining • Explore ways to shorten review and approval processes. • Include metrics for approval time for each process. • Review telecommunication towers process. • Revisit roles and responsibilities of Planning Board vs. Board of Commissioners for approval decisions. Communication • Where we have electronic means to notify the public, we should add those as required notification mechanisms. • Reconsider public notification requirements for differences between rural versus suburban locations (in terms of distance for notice requirements). • Consider new ideas for public notification. Formatting / Clarification • Include more cross‐references, on‐line search mechanisms. • Mention the Orange County / Town of Hillsborough Interlocal Agreement. • Develop more guidelines for selection of school sites. • Mention the Water and Sewer Management, Planning, and Boundary Agreement. • Incorporate references to Animal Control Ordinance, align definitions. • Include language to better differentiate between the different types of residential zoning districts. • Reconsider treating withdrawal of an application as a denial. 39