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Review Milestones <br /> Application Submittal Date December 10, 2025 <br /> Orange County Development December 18, 2025 <br /> Advisory Committee (DAC) Review <br /> Note: the DAC is a staff/agency committee, established in Section 1.9 of the Unified <br /> Development Ordinance. <br /> Courtesy Review <br /> Jurisdiction Date Sent Comments Received (Y/N) <br /> Towns of Chapel Hill and December 18, 2025 Yes <br /> Carrboro <br /> Analysis <br /> Staff Analysis <br /> 1. The application is complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.8.3 of the UDO. <br /> 2. Staff review of the application included considerations for how the request relates to the Orange <br /> County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The following analysis outlines elements of the Plan which <br /> staff identified as application and relevant to the consideration of this request. <br /> Chapter 2 — Planning Principles <br /> 2. Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should <br /> occur in a pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. <br /> 4. Natural Area Resource Preservation: Protection of the County's natural areas, including <br /> forests, wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces should be a priority. The County <br /> should work with regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to <br /> promote and achieve preservation of the County's important natural resources. <br /> 5. Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern: The County's rural areas are a cherished <br /> component of the County's character. Future development should preserve and enhance the <br /> county's rural landscape. <br /> 6. Water Resources Preservation: The County has finite water resources to provide to future <br /> populations. The protection and management of the County's water resources should be a high <br /> priority. <br /> Chapter 5— Land Use Element, Section 5.6 Goals <br /> a. Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern and designation <br /> of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the <br /> needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive <br /> Plan element goals and objectives. <br /> 4 <br />