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35 <br /> US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> 4.2.4 Relevant Plans <br /> 4.2.4.1 2008 Orange County Future Land Use Map (amended 2012) <br /> The future land use plan balances environmental constraints and community needs by accommodating a <br /> particular combination of compatible land uses and relating them to current zoning classifications.There are <br /> three basic land use categories (Developed, Transition, and Rural) and several overlays (watershed protection). <br /> Properties along the corridor and within the Orange County jurisdiction predominately fall into one of the five <br /> following zoning classifications: <br /> • Agricultural Residential (AR) - Agricultural activities and associated residential and commercial <br /> uses predominate. <br /> • Rural Residential (R1) - Identifies rural areas to be developed as low intensity and low density <br /> residential. <br /> • Public Interest District (PID) - These lands are considered valuable for recreational and research <br /> purposes and are afforded special treatment. <br /> • Economic Development (EDB, EDE, EDH) - Identifies areas along major transportation corridors <br /> that may be in proximity to 10- Year or 20-Year Transition areas of the County which have been <br /> specifically targeted for economic development activity consisting of light industrial, distribution, <br /> flex space, office, and service/retail uses. <br /> • Commercial Industrial Transition Activity Node for Office/ Research and Manufacturing (O/RM) - <br /> Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. A full range of commercial and <br /> industrial activities would be appropriate and allowed. <br /> The amended Future Land Use Map determines the following recommendations for the US 70 corridor: <br /> • The majority of the parcels located along the corridor from the ETJ boundary eastbound to <br /> Harding Street fall within the 10 Year Transition land use distinction. Where Efland Cedar Grove <br /> and US 70 intersect is considered the Commercial-Industrial Transition Activity Node.After N <br /> Lloyds Dairy Road to the end of the ETJ for approximately 2,000 feet is designated as Agricultural <br /> Residential. <br /> 4.2.4.2 2017 Mebane by Design Comprehensive Land Development Plan <br /> The Mebane by Design Comprehensive Land Development Plan is intended to be used by the City of Mebane <br /> and County partners to guide land development decisions. It is a long-range guide for public policy decisions <br /> concerning the overall growth and development of the Mebane community, and it focuses on the physical <br /> growth and development of Mebane and the study area. The plan calls for: <br /> • Detailed guidance on the development of the Downtown District, including along and adjacent to <br /> Center Street (US 70). <br /> • Renewed mix-use land use policies for downtown, including the 'Village Concept'that has been <br /> deployed elsewhere in Mebane, and higher densities to encourage active transportation. <br /> 4.2.4.3 Hillsborough Comprehensive Sustainability Plan (2023) <br /> This plan guides future development and the transition to 100% clean energy, balancing environmental <br /> stewardship, resiliency, and racial justice with smart growth that will allow for a thriving economy and a great <br /> quality of life for the residents of Hillsborough. <br /> 26 Existing Conditions and Critical Issues <br />