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STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY OF A PROPOSED ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT WITH THE ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Orange County has initiated amendments to the Zoning Atlas to eliminate the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Overlay District as currently depicted on the official Orange County Zoning Atlas. The County will adopt flood map data, as generated/maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and depicted on Federal Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), by reference within the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The Planning Board finds: a. The requirements of Section 2.8 of the UDO have been deemed complete; and, b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5, and 1.1.7 of the UDO and to Section 153A-341 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which is proposed for concurrent amendments. 1. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the following 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives: • Land Use Goal 6 – A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. These amendments are consistent with this goal and objective by referencing, adopting, and enforcing a single source of flood map data as well as eliminating the need for staff to maintain multiple sources of flood information. c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it: 1. Ensures legal sufficiency by eliminating potential sources of contradictory flood map information. This amendment ensures uniformity by eliminating SFHA overlay district in its entirety and relying solely on flood data created and maintained by FEMA. The Planning Board of Orange County hereby recommends that the Board of County Commissioners consider adoption of the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment(s). ______________________ ________________________ Lydia N. Wegman, Chair Date Attachment 3 30