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50 <br /> Provide • - ncy, communication, • <br /> education about the development process. <br /> Orange County aims to provide clear access to information about the <br /> development process for all stakeholders, including residents, developers, <br /> and local organizations. <br /> The intent of this policy is to make the development process clear for all stakeholders, <br /> ensuring that it is open,accessible,and understandable. By providing timely, relevant, <br /> and clear information,the policy aims to empower residents to actively participate in <br /> development decisions that affect their neighborhoods and quality of life. Objectives of <br /> this policy include: <br /> • Consider creating a new Unified Development Ordinance that is more user- <br /> friendly and simple to understand while maintaining desired development <br /> outcomes. <br /> • Conduct public outreach and education for the identified Rural Activity Nodes <br /> on the Conservation and Growth Framework Map to educate the surrounding <br /> communities regarding development processes within the nodes. <br /> • Increase public awareness by continuing to improve the online availability of <br /> development permit information. <br /> • Continue to provide educational resources and materials about the development <br /> process to address perceptions of its fairness. <br /> • Establish feedback mechanisms to understand the customer service experience of <br /> those going through the development process. <br /> • Apply the County's Language Access Plan to the Planning Department's services <br /> and materials to ensure that individuals and populations who do not primarily <br /> speak English can engage with land use processes and applications. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY LAND USE PLAN 2050 47 <br />