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Based on staff review and coordination with the NC Division of Energy, Mineral , <br /> and Land Resources ( NC DEMLR ) Water Supply Watershed Protection <br /> Coordinator, the sealed professional survey represents the most recent and <br /> accurate data and should be recognized as the true ridgeline and watershed <br /> boundary on the parcels . Staff has notified NC DEMLR and the North Carolina <br /> Environmental Management Commission ( EMC ) of the change . <br /> This Zoning Atlas Amendment request will bring the overlay districts into <br /> alignment with the State - recognized watershed . No amendments are proposed to <br /> the base zoning district and Future Land Use Map . Accordingly, the proposal is <br /> consistent with goals/objectives outlined within the Comprehensive Plan <br /> concerning development , including : <br /> Planninq Principle 2 , Sustainable Growth and Development <br /> Growth and development within the county should occur in a pattern, location , and <br /> density that is sustainable over the long - term . <br /> Planning Principle 4 , Natural Area Resource Preservation <br /> Protection of the County 's natural areas, including forests, wildlife habitat, and <br /> other important open spaces should be a priority. The County should work with <br /> regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote <br /> and achieve preservation of the County 's important natural resources. <br /> Planning Principle 5 , Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern <br /> The County 's rural areas are a cherished component of the County 's character. <br /> Future development should preserve and enhance the county's rural landscape . <br /> Planning Principle 6 , Water Resources Preservation <br /> The County has finite water resources to provide to future populations. The <br /> protection and management of the County's water resources should be a high <br /> priority. <br /> Land Use Element Overarching Goal <br /> Coordination of the amount, location, pattern , and designation of future land uses, <br /> with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of <br /> Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive <br /> Plan element goals and objectives. <br /> Land Use Goal 2 <br /> Land uses that are appropriate to on -site environmental conditions and features, <br /> and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. <br /> Land Use Goal 3 <br /> A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits <br /> sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, <br /> supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system . <br />