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21 <br /> Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2022, htt,ps://reports.nlihc.or /oor/north- <br /> carolina <br /> The proposed staff-initiated amendments to the Orange County Unified Development <br /> Ordinance (UDO) will address these concerns by offering a wider range of living options and <br /> more practical accommodations for rental or ownership than the current regulatory framework <br /> that limits "efficiencies" to 800 square feet of heated space. The proposed new heated space <br /> regulations for both attached and detached accessory dwellings will better serve the needs of <br /> median wage earners in Orange County, as well as property owners in offering such options <br /> through increased investment in existing single-family lots throughout the county. <br /> We concur with the Planning staff that these amendments will better serve adopted Orange <br /> County goals and objectives and allow for a more livable community for Orange County <br /> residents of all ages and incomes. We hope that you will support the adoption of the proposed <br /> amendments, as presented. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Corey Root <br /> Housing Director <br />