Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
44 <br /> Fee Study Review — Current Planning <br /> Staff Recommendations <br /> • Fees can be increased incrementally but would not significantly impact recovery rate. <br /> • Some increases could also be a burden to homeowners trying to improve their properties <br /> • Staff will review efficiency of managing current processes. <br /> • Board could change (increase or decrease) requirements for applications and associated materials. What <br /> applications require Planning Board and/or BOCC reviews? <br /> • Fewer public hearings will reduce staff time and development costs and can satisfy strategic plan <br /> objectives. Staff can administratively confirm alignment with UDO or specific approval requirements <br /> once Board approves when and whether rezoning or subdivision should occur. <br /> • Can be changes to UDO standards of review <br /> • Can be changes to what is needed for a zoning case's public hearing requirements <br /> • Approval of new Comprehensive Land Use Plan could alleviate some of the staff time commitment by <br /> decreasing volume of hearing items and ensuring statements of consistency are more in line with <br /> contemporary board priorities, as reflected in the Strategic Plan. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 10 NORTH CAROLINA <br />