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6 Orange County Comprehensive Land Use Plan
<br />plan. The Clarion team will coordinate with County Staff to present these briefings at regularly scheduled mee�ngs of the boards. The purpose of
<br />these presenta�ons is to brief the boards on the project status and findings and engage members in discussion about the direc�on of the plan.
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<br />Task 4.8: Develop Plan Policies and Ac�ons
<br />The Clarion team will build off the previous tasks and develop a dra� set of policies and implementa�on ac�ons for each plan chapter. We
<br />an�cipate that this will include the full range of comprehensive planning topics included in the RFP on pages 13-14. The organiza�on of the
<br />policies, strategies, and ac�ons will follow the plan framework iden�fied in Task 4.1. The Clarion team will evaluate the equity implica�ons of all
<br />policies and make recommenda�ons to support vulnerable popula�ons. Addi�onal special policy considera�ons are discussed below.
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<br />Task 4.8.1 Resiliency and Hazard Mi�ga�on Policies, Strategies, and Ac�ons
<br />Equinox will iden�fy policies, strategies, and ac�ons that will be effec�ve in reducing community vulnerability to climate and non-climate related
<br />hazards. Strategies and ac�ons related to land use are especially relevant. These will guide recommended infrastructure investments and design
<br />standards, community preparedness tac�cs, and emergency management and stormwater approaches.
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<br />Depending on the projected growth paterns throughout the County, there is a need to build resilience into the growth strategy prior to new
<br />development occurring. Primary threats and types of considera�ons also vary throughout geographic areas of the County so these may need to be
<br />tailored for specific areas. As an example, the County may want to focus new affordable housing developments in areas that are less exposed to
<br />hazards (such as flooding), while simultaneously loca�ng in areas with other desirable characteris�cs (such as access to transit and proximity to
<br />grocery stores). A series of policy statements and implementa�on strategies and ac�ons will be developed and located within each appropriate
<br />plan chapter to reinforce these objec�ves.
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<br />Task 4.8.2 Transporta�on Policies, Strategies, and Ac�ons
<br />The Clarion team will develop transporta�on policies, strategies, and ac�ons with a focus on the linkage between transporta�on, land use, and
<br />equity, all of which is key to planning an accessible mul�-modal transporta�on network. Building from work in Task 3.2.5 and other tasks, the team
<br />will develop a set of transporta�on policies, strategies, and ac�ons to integrate land use and transporta�on, and future community and economic
<br />development efforts.
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<br />Task 4.8.3 Environment, Recrea�on and Parks, Working Lands, and Open Spaces Policies, Strategies, and Ac�ons
<br />Equinox will develop a series of policy statements, implementa�on strategies, and ac�ons. Strategy and ac�on recommenda�ons could include,
<br />but are not limited to: natural environment; working lands, farmland, and food; sustainability; conserva�on; and parks and greenways/trails. Our
<br />team will work with the County to ensure there is an equitable distribu�on of investments and strategies that serve all. If strategies need to be
<br />communicated visually, maps may be employed to show future recrea�on, conserva�on, and farmland strategies. An example of this could be a
<br />Farmland & Conserva�on Map showing priority conserva�on areas and highligh�ng programs. Another example could be a Healthy Community
<br />Map showing all exis�ng and proposed recrea�on/greenway assets, highligh�ng regional ini�a�ves like the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and indica�ng
<br />any new park and recrea�on strategies or proposed investments.
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<br />Task 4.8.4 Land Use and Character Policies, Strategies, and Ac�ons
<br />The Land Use and Character policies, strategies, and ac�ons will be developed to provide overall County land use guidance as well as specific
<br />guidance to unique planning areas. The policies will describe land use priori�es that are supported by the community and iden�fy strategies to
<br />support development of these uses. Strategies and ac�ons can also include incen�ves or new standards to support the development forms
<br />envisioned for the County. Exis�ng policy direc�on that is s�ll relevant (iden�fied in Task 2.1) will be incorporated.
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<br />This sec�on of the plan will also include the Growth and Conserva�on Framework map and categories that will designate all lands within the
<br />County’s planning and zoning jurisdic�on. These categories will define the general character, land uses, and general form of development
<br />envisioned in each area. Form characteris�cs will be coordinated with transporta�on planning efforts to ensure that land use and transporta�on
<br />policies are suppor�ng the same character objec�ves. This will create a framework for any necessary small area planning efforts that may be
<br />recommended for implementa�on through the plan, including any updated needed to joint planning areas with municipali�es.
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<br />This will be a collabora�ve team effort that will consider economic, environmental, and social equity considera�ons to iden�fy the most
<br />appropriate loca�ons for different uses and types of character. Special efforts will be taken to implement the guidance provided in the One Orange
<br />County Racial Equity Plan and the County’s Strategic Plan to respond to changing housing needs of BIPOC popula�ons and persons suffering from
<br />homelessness and those experiencing mental health condi�ons. This is also an opportunity to support the County’s current policies to promote
<br />development along exis�ng public transporta�on routes and support development of affordable housing near transporta�on facili�es and jobs.
<br />Opportuni�es to advance the County’s economic development and tourism objec�ves will also be core considera�ons for defining land use and
<br />character areas.
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<br />Language in the plan will link policy guidance to applicable zoning in the County’s Unified Development Ordinance. It will also include
<br />recommended updates to the ordinance that result from planning process outcomes.
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<br />Task 4.8.5 Public Facili�es and Services Policies, Strategies, and Ac�ons
<br />The Clarion Team will prepare a set of policies, strategies and ac�ons for the public facili�es and services provided by the County and partners
<br />(Orange County Schools and u�lity partners). This plan direc�on will address the need for addi�onal public facili�es and services to serve future
<br />popula�ons, the equitable geographic distribu�on of facili�es and services, and other policy direc�on that is supported by the community. Some of
<br />the policies, strategies, and ac�ons will be suggested for the County’s partners to assist with achieving countywide goals.
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<br />Task 4.9: Staff Working Group Mee�ngs #7-15
<br />The Clarion team will conduct a series of Staff Working Group mee�ngs to share and receive feedback on the dra� plan components and
<br />coordinate on public engagement efforts. The plan policies and ac�ons will be divided into separate modules to allow for easier review. These
<br />mee�ngs include:
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<br />• Mee�ng #7 (virtual): Discuss Phase 4 work and items to carry forward or amend from current Comprehensive Plan
<br />• Mee�ng #8 (in-person): Discuss Land Use Alterna�ves approach and data needs
<br />• Mee�ng #9: (virtual): Discuss dra� vision themes and goals
<br />• Mee�ng #10 (virtual): Update on land use alterna�ves modeling
<br />• Mee�ng #11 (virtual): Approach for development of dra� policies and ac�ons
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