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26 <br /> reanalysis of locational criteria. Propose UDO amendments to better enable small <br /> arrays for placement and use on major subdivisions and nonresidential projects. <br /> Revisit energy information in the County's Comprehensive Plan to expand <br /> information on the variety of energy types (DEAPR is the lead Department on this <br /> Element of the Comprehensive Plan). <br /> 5. Watershed Review and Implications of County vs. State Watershed <br /> Delineations: Review the County and State watershed delineation lines and the <br /> implications of current differences, including stormwater standards. Be mindful of <br /> any lessened watershed protection measures. <br /> 6. Rural Enterprises: Determine need to address innovative water & sewage disposal <br /> issues in the Rural Activity Nodes (RANs) to encourage development in these <br /> nodes. Evaluate non-residential acreage thresholds in both the Comprehensive <br /> Plan and the UDO as part of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update to better <br /> enable retail services or other uses in identified (RANs). <br /> 7. Transportation Issues: Determine if rural "transit oriented development" could be <br /> hubs of transit located in the rural community nodes. Accent focus on transit <br /> dependent populations and their connection to other transit infrastructure. <br /> 8. Long-Term Planning for Potable Water and Waste Disposal: Planning for <br /> potable water and waste (wastewater and solid waste) should continue to be a topic <br /> for study (i.e., supportive infrastructure analysis) and potential discussion with public <br /> and non-profit utility providers as growth in Orange County continues. <br /> 9. Post-COVID Needs: Evaluate planning-related changes that emerge post-COVID <br /> and respond appropriately. <br /> 4 <br />