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Section 3 – Future Network FUTURE LAND USE MAP The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) (Figure 4) is a key component of the adopted Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The FLUM provides guidance and direction regarding future land use planning and development efforts undertaken in the county, including the Study Area. The FLUM defines the location of appropriate land use classifications that would achieve a desired pattern of development, and is critical for achieving sustainable growth. Implementation of the stated land use goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan is accomplished primarily through the application of zoning districts consistent with the FLUM. The land use classifications depicted by the FLUM provide the locations in the county where certain zoning districts may or may not be appropriate. The classifications designated for the Study Area are: Commercial‐ Industrial Transition; Economic Development Transition Activity Node; and 10‐Year Transition. A variety of zoning districts are appropriate for these classifications with specifics provided through a Land Use and Zoning Matrix that is included in the Comprehensive Plan. If a proposed zoning district is not compatible with the classifications contained in the Matrix, re‐zoning cannot take place unless the FLUM is amended. The land use classifications of the FLUM, together with the existing and projected future zoning districts, informed a build‐out analysis for the Study Area. The analysis provides an estimation of future development. It serves as the basis for estimations of the amount of additional traffic that could be generated if the Study Area was developed to its full potential, as well as serving as a tool for planning for future improvements to the transportation network. 35