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6 <br /> There are also concerns over competing interests with respect to what types of <br /> projects available water/sewer infrastructure should support. <br /> At one end of the spectrum there are arguments available capacity should be <br /> devoted to supporting expanding non-residential developments in an effort to <br /> expand job opportunities for, and reduce the tax burden on, local residents. On <br /> the other end of the spectrum there are arguments being made some of this <br /> capacity should be devoted to supporting the development of higher intensity <br /> residential to address housing needs. At the current time, most areas in the <br /> County's jurisdiction that are anticipated for service by public water and sewer, <br /> and are likely served, are designated for non-residential growth. <br /> D. PROCESS REQUIREMENTS: Per the UDO, review of development projects will <br /> typically involve the following: <br /> Number of Proposed Lots or Proposed Review Process <br /> Process <br /> 1 to 5 lots (conventional) Staff review (no planning board or <br /> 1 to 12 lots (flexible) BOCC involvement) <br /> 6 to 20 lots (conventional) Per Section 2.15 of the UDO: <br /> 13 to 20 lots (flexible) • Planning Board approval of <br /> concept plan; <br /> • Planning Board <br /> recommendation on <br /> preliminary plat; <br /> • BOCC review/approval of <br /> preliminary plat. <br /> Processed through the legislative <br /> review process (i.e. decision based <br /> on compliance with UDO, no sworn <br /> testimony or evidence required). <br /> Conditions can be imposed <br /> consistent with ensuring compliance <br /> with mandatory standards outlined <br /> within the UDO. <br />