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The Research Triangle Park (RTP) has a similar combined zoning district. New industries no longer have the luxury of multiple-location class A office, research and development, manufacturing and distribution space. Efficiencies and enhanced communication can be achieved in one multi-function location. The new RDAM district would be allowed within the Commercial Industrial Transition Activity Node (CITAN) land use classification where water/sewer service was already available or could be provided to serve the project. Attachment 1 contains the proposed UDO text amendment. Staff is currently working to complete the UDO Amendment Outline Form and will be seeking approval of the form/process by the BOCC at its January 23, 2014 regular meeting. If the form is approved, the text amendment would be presented at the February 24, 2014 Quarterly Public Hearing. Attachment 2 contains a comparison chart showing uses currently allowed within Orange County’s current O/I general use zoning district as well as those uses within similar existing districts located within the Cities of Durham and Mebane (i.e. office, research, etc.). Staff is discussing the proposal with the Planning Board in advance of the BOCC review of the amendment form in order to allow ORC input at a point in the process where input can shape the materials that go forward for public hearing. County staff peer review will be on-going during the Planning Board review of the item. As a result, changes to the proposed text may be incorporated to address staff comments. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed text amendment is drafted by staff utilizing existing, budgeted, departmental funds. There is no need to additional budgetary outlay to process the proposed amendment. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Planning Director recommends the Board review and comment on the proposed amendment package.