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24 <br /> <br />Patrick Mallett said there is just one category, and the micro homes on wheels would <br />classify as a temporary residential unit under that zoning district. <br />Commissioner Rich asked if the micro homes on wheels would still have to move every <br />180 days. <br />Patrick Mallett said yes, and these homes would be designated as temporary residential <br />units without permanent plumbing, wiring, etc. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Burroughs for <br />the Board to open the public hearing. <br /> <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> <br />NO PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Rich to for the <br />Board to close the public hearing. (Note that, because this is a legislative decision, additional <br />comments at a later date are permitted). <br /> <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Price for the <br />Board to adopt the proposed amendments by approving the Statement of Consistency <br />(Attachment 3) and Ordinance (Attachment 4). <br /> <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> <br />d. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments – Subdivisions <br />The Board held a public hearing on a Planning Director initiated Unified Development <br />Ordinance (UDO) text amendment revising regulations governing the processing of subdivision <br />applications to incorporate recent changes in State law and decide on one of the following <br />options: <br />a. Adopt the proposed amendments by approving the Statement of Consistency <br />b. Defer a decision to a later BOCC regular meeting date <br />c. Refer the item back to the Planning Board for a specific purpose. <br /> <br />Michael Harvey reviewed the following information: <br /> <br /> <br />• If the Concept Plan is approved, the property owner submits the Final Plat application, <br />which is completed by a land surveyor. <br /> <br />This Plat is reviewed/signed by Environmental Health (verifying septic areas have been <br />identified), Planning staff (certifying the project complies with applicable regulations), <br />and the appropriate School System (per the adequate public facilities ordinance). <br /> <br />There is a $140.00 application fee for this process as well. <br /> <br />The new law means a 3 lot division of property, meeting all criteria as contained herein, <br />is only obligated to submit a Final Plat containing the information required under NC <br />General Statute 47-30.