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limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use <br />conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. <br /> Land Use Goal 4: <br />Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or incentives that <br />promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. <br /> Objective LU-1.1: <br />Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density residential and non- <br />residential development with existing or planned locations of public <br />transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting <br />infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and <br />sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. <br />This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new <br />mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. <br /> Objective LU-3.1: <br />Discourage urban sprawl, encourage a separation of urban and rural land uses, <br />and direct new development into areas where necessary community facilities and <br />services exist through periodic updates to the Land Use Plan. (See also <br />Economic Development Objective ED-2.8) <br />4. New Statutes and Rules <br />N/A <br />C. PROCESS <br />1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br />a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br />June 7, 2016 <br />b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br />September 12, 2016 <br />c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints <br />July 6, 2016 – Ordinance Review Committee (receive materials) <br />August 3, 2016 – Planning Board Recommendation (receive materials) <br />d. Other <br /> <br />2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br />Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and <br />Orange County ordinance requirements. <br /> a. Planning Board Review: <br />July 6, 2016 – Ordinance Review Committee <br />August 3, 2016 – Recommendation to the BOCC <br />b. Advisory Boards: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 7