Agenda - 05-18-2021; 6-a - Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments

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Article 2: Procedures 24 Section 2.2:Applications (B) If the applicant is not the owner, or sole owner, of the land, a notarized letter si ed by the owner(s)consenting to the submission of the application shall be su itted along with all required application information and materials. 2.2.2 Time rocessing of Applications The Planni Director, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Board of C my Commissioners and all other a orized review and decision-making bodies shall mak every reasonable effort to process, review, a act on applications in a timely manner, consis nt with the need to fully consider the applicati 's proposed impact and ensure that it is nsistent with the spirit and intent of the Orange Cou Comprehensive Plan and other a advances the public health, safety, and general welfare. 2.2.3 Burden Of Proof The burden of demonstrating that an ap i atio complies with applicable submittal, review, and approval criteria is on the applicant. 2.2.4 Form of Application and Filing Fee (A) Unless a greater nu er is specified herein r a specific review procedure, three copies of all appl' ations, including required su orting documentation, shall be submitted byi applicant. Applications detailing submittal requirements for each type of app ation are available in the Planning Depa ent office. (B) Offici responsible for accepting applications shall mainta' a list specifying the ma rials and information to be submitted with each applicatio iled. The list shall be ade available to all applicants and to any other person who req sts a copy. (C) The Planning Director is authorized to propose and promulgate admini ative regulations, including but not limited to the type and amount of data requir for a completed application, in order to implement the provisions of this Ordinance. (D) Applications must be accompanied by the fee amount that has been established b Board of County Commissioners. Application fees are nonrefundable. 2.2.5 Pre-application Conference (A) Prior to submittal of an application for review and approval of a: (1) Non-residential development, (2) Special Use Permit(SUP), (4)(3) Conditional ZGRing District (CZD), (5)(4) Major Subdivision, and/or (6)(5) Minor Subdivisions Utilizing the Flexible Development Option. The applicant shall schedule a pre-application conference with the Planning Department. (B) In preparation for the pre-application conference, the applicant shall submit a sketch plan illustrating the location, size and major design elements of the proposed development no later than five working days prior to the pre-application meeting. (C) The Planning Department may request that representatives of other public agencies be present at the pre-application conference, including, but not limited to: (1) Planning Board, (2) Building Inspections, (3) Health Department, Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-2