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5 �1 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA PLANNING and INSPECTIONS Cy Stober,AICP,Director I cstober@orangecountync.gov 1131 W.Margaret Lane,Hillsborough,NC 27278 1919.24S.2S75 Information Item - Orange County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update DATE: April 26, 2023 TO: Orange County Planning Board FROM: Tom Altieri, Orange County Senior Planner RE: Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Orange County's existing (or "current") comprehensive land use plan (titled "2030 Comprehensive Plan") is an official public document that provides a framework for long- range land use decision-making. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in November 2008. Although the plan has been reasonably maintained since adoption, an update has been approved by the BOCC to maintain the authority to enforce zoning regulations, consistent with the requirements of NC General Statute (NCGS) 160D Article 5. Each of the municipalities in Orange County also enforce zoning within their planning jurisdictions and similarly maintain land use plans. At its October 18, 2022 meeting, the BOCC adopted a Resolution of Intent to commission development of an update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), beginning with information obtained through a Countywide strategic planning process, which began in March of this year. The CLUP will serve as both a physical plan and policy guide developed through an analysis of existing conditions and trends, and evaluation of the existing 2030 Comprehensive Plan. It will also incorporate land use related aspects of other recent County planning initiatives in the areas of transit, housing, climate, and Countywide strategic planning. The result of this new planning effort will be an updated, long-range vision for the County, with corresponding policy recommendations and guidance for implementation of the plan over the next 10-20 years. While NCGS does not require specific elements for comprehensive plans, it does list the typical topics that are worthwhile to include in a CLUP. Orange County's CLUP update will address the following topics, among others: • Identification of existing conditions and trends: • Issues and opportunities facing Orange County; • Employment opportunities, economic development, and community development; • Public services and infrastructure; • Housing and Transportation; • Passive and active recreation sites and facilities; • Identification of natural hazards such as flooding, winds, and wildfires; • Protection of the environment and natural resources, including agricultural resources and water and air quality; • Protection of significant architectural, scenic, cultural, historical, or archaeological resources;