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Attachment 4 <br />Because the UDO has been amended since these comments were made, referenced sections may be slightly off as some portions of the UDO have been <br />renumbered. <br />15 <br />Implementation Bridge - Future Phase Suggestions Planning Staff Comment <br />46.Nutrient trading. <br />The State is examining the viability of a 'nutrient trading bank' where this <br />could occur. As of this date there is still no consensus at the State level <br />on the legality of such a program and, as a result, it is not currently <br />recognized. This should be viewed as a long term goal and we need to <br />wait and see what the State does in terms of establishing rules governing <br />such a transfer. <br />47.Low Impact Design (LID). <br />The State is examining the viability of a 'nutrient trading bank' where this <br />could occur. As of this date there is still no consensus at the State level <br />on the legality of such a program and, as a result, it is not currently <br />recognized. This should be viewed as a long term goal and we need to <br />wait and see what the State does in terms of establishing rules governing <br />such a transfer. <br />48.Review thresholds and processes associated with the permitting of <br />wastewater treatment facilities. <br />49.Section 7.8.2, Public roads need to be laid out in a manner that <br />avoids significant natural and cultural features. <br />50.Transit Oriented Development (TOD) regulations need to be <br />written. <br />Because mass transit facilities do not currently exist in Orange County's <br />jurisdiction and are not foreseen in the immediate future, staff <br />recommends that developing guidelines/standards for TOD not be <br />pursued at this time. <br />73