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listed as a permitted use of property within these districts. <br />Staff has been working to address local resident concern(s) over the purported <br />development of commercial shooting ranges. Currently the County has no land use <br />standards governing the development of such uses (i.e. setbacks, development of <br />protective berms to absorb bullets, etc.). <br />Staff is proposing to over haul our current regulations by: <br />a. Establishing new definitions for recreational uses; <br />b. Reviewing the types of recreational land uses permitted in each zoning district <br />and suggesting revisions; <br />c. Developing new standards governing the development of recreational land <br />uses; and <br />d. Developing standards governing the discharge of firearms from both a <br />commercial business and personal enjoyment standpoint. <br />The amendments are necessary to address outdated regulations governing the <br />development of recreational land uses, update existing development standards and <br />requirements, complete a review of acceptable recreational land uses throughout the <br />County, and establish land use regulations governing the discharge of firearms. <br />Nothing within the proposed amendments will impact the development of <br />parks/recreational amenities by Orange County. <br />Additional analysis will be part of the public hearing materials. <br /> <br />3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br />Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental <br />conditions and features and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and <br />community character. <br /> <br />Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or <br />incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. <br /> <br /> <br />4. New Statutes and Rules <br />N/A <br /> <br /> <br />C. PROCESS <br /> <br />1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br />a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br />May 5, 2015 <br />b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br />5