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<br /> Planning Principle 2. Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and <br />development within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that <br />is sustainable over the long-term. <br /> <br /> Planning Principle 3A. Encouragement of Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy <br />Consumption, and the Use of Non-Polluting Renewable Energy Resource: <br />Decreasing the use of non-renewable resources and lowering energy consumption <br />are encouraged in both public and private activities. The county’s transportation <br />system should be enhanced to promote more energy efficient modes of travel and <br />improve air quality. <br /> <br /> Planning Principle 4. Natural Area Resource Protection: Protection of the County’s <br />natural areas, including forests, wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces <br />should be a priority. The County should work with regional and local organizations, <br />the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve preservation of the <br />County’s important natural resources. <br /> <br /> Planning Principle 5. Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern: The County’s rural <br />areas are a cherished component of the County’s character. Future development <br />should preserve and enhance the county’s rural landscape. <br /> <br /> Planning Principle 6. Water Resources Preservation: The County has finite water <br />resources to provide to future populations. The protection and management of the <br />County’s water resources should be a high priority. <br /> <br /> Planning Principle 7. Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity: <br />Development of a diversity of new businesses and expansion of existing <br />businesses should occur in Orange County. <br /> <br /> Planning Principle 8. Preservation of Community Character: Future growth and <br />development should occur in a manner that preserves and enhances the existing <br />character of the County, its townships, and rural crossroads communities. <br /> <br /> Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and <br />designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities <br />sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County’s population and economy <br />consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. <br /> <br /> Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental <br />conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and <br />community character. <br /> <br /> Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and <br />pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land <br />139