Shaping OC Task Force memo 092001

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50 ENV-4- 1 f) Identify wellhead protection areas that should be protected for ground water quality. USGS study needs evaluation and then its effect on sustainable lot size. 50 ENV4- 1 b) Develop an ongoing , long-term groundwater monitoring program Planning & Inspections to work with Environmental Health . 51 ENV4-2a) Provide fast-track approval for subdivisions and commercial buildings using environmentally Code revision necessary. friendly design standards 51 ENV4-2b) Achieve legislation to allow a local property tax break for solar houses/green built houses and Benefits for solar panel use have been approved in Chapel Hill commercial buildings . 51 ENV4-2c) Adopt low impact development design standards for management of stormwater runoff. Evaluate existing and amend to update . 51 ENV-4-2d) Modify development standards to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces created . Code revision necessary . 51 ENV4-2e ) Create fee structure for stormwater management based on property size and with reductions Evaluation necessary. for smaller percentages of property consisting of lawns or high maintenance vegetation. 51 ENV4-2f) Improve tree-planting requirements for parking lots in order to reduce pollution from auto gas Landscape Code revision necessary. evaporation . 51 ENV4-2g ) Establish environmental standards that all development proposals must meet for approval . Code re- review necessary. 51 ENV4-3a) Initiate simple energy accounting studies in all new major construction projects to monitor Building Code partially addresses . trends in energy use , particularly per capita use . 52 ENV-44b) Develop and enforce standards for non-toxic building materials . Building Code partially addresses . 52 ENV44c) Encourage building reuse rather than demolition . Progress ongoing Environment 53 ENV-5-1 a) Continue current methods and develop new methods to ensure that planned communities Location of Planned Development is critical . and Land Use have sufficient water. Goal 5: 53 ENV-5- 1 b) Protect groundwater and limit use to recharge rates/carrying capacity, as determined through Zoning requirements altered in critical water areas. Watershed under Protect Our Water scientific studies (such as the current Water Resources/USGS effort) . studies for further needs . Supply 53 ENV-5-2a) Establish a water conservation program for all water providers within the county. Multi-utility coordination is necessary . Economy Goal 1 : 55 ECO-1 -2b ) Make development regulations more flexible to accommodate desired businesses . EDD standards and process was revamped . Support a Diverse 56 ECO- 1 -2d ) Support maintenance and start-up of desirable businesses through a variety of means . Process acknowledged and ongoing Economy that Meets Local Needs Housing 58 HOU- lAa ) Encourage support of a range of housing options , including : (see text on page 58-59 ) . Courtesy review process allowing for greater diversity in housing stock Goal 1 : through work with the municipalities and utility providers. Ensure Availability of Affordable, Quality Housing 59 HOU- 1 - 1 d ) Work with the legislative delegation to pass legislation on impact taxes , inclusionary zoning , New impact fees passed . Other progress pending legislative approval . and a real estate transfer tax. 59 HOU- 1 - 1 e ) Examine means to promote affordable housing that will stay affordable in the long-term . Affordable Housing Task Force has put forth its recommendations and they are being followed by all appropriate agencies . 59 HOU- l -2b ) Strengthen and enforce the Housing Code to bring sub-standard housing up to standards . Possibly set Orange County standard to enhance state Building Code , Human Services 62 HUM-2-2a ) Expand community policing . Police forces increased in manpower. Goal 2: 62 HUM-2-2b) Encourage neighborhood watch programs in all neighborhoods. Promote Public Safety