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2 <br /> Planning Board Recommendation: The Planning Board reviewed this item at its April 7, 2021 <br /> regular meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the amendments. <br /> Materials and links related to the Planning Board's review were part of the May 4 public hearing <br /> materials. <br /> Board of Adjustment Review of Rules of Procedure: The Board of Adjustment (BOA) began <br /> review of the revisions to its Rules of Procedure (ROP) at its April 12, 2021 meeting and will <br /> continue review at a subsequent meeting. Materials for these meetings are available at: <br /> http://orangecountVnc.gov/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Adjustment-24. As a quasi-judicial board, <br /> the BOA has amendment authority over its ROP. <br /> Planning Director's Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the: <br /> 1. Statement of Approval and Consistency indicating the text amendments are <br /> reasonable and in the public interest as contained in Attachment 1. <br /> 2. Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and 2030 Comprehensive <br /> Plan as contained in Attachment 2. <br /> 3. Amendments to the Planning Board's Rules of Procedure as contained in Attachment <br /> 3. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Existing County staff has and will continue to accomplish the necessary <br /> tasks associated with updating the UDO in response to the State legislation. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of <br /> environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no <br /> group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental <br /> consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or <br /> policies. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the: <br /> 1. Statement of Consistency (Attachment 1); <br /> 2. UDO and Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Attachment 2); and <br /> 3. Amendments to the Rules of Procedure for the Planning Board (Attachment 3). <br />