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May 6, 2008 Draft Comprehensive Plan <br />DRAFT BOCC Table of Revisions <br />~ ~ ~ DRAFT Revisions Following October 14th BOCC Work Session (Longer revisions are <br /> ~ ~ provided as attachments) <br /> a <br /> Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity /high density residential and non- <br /> residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, commercial <br />20 5-37 5 and community services, ,and adequate supporting <br /> infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high speed Internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while <br /> avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be achieved..." <br /> Add the following revised objective recommended by the Planning Board with revisions as <br /> indicated. Objective LU-4.2: Review and amend the Orange County Zoning and Subdivision <br /> Ordinances to identify and eliminate existing regulatory impediments to objectives identified in the <br />21 5-40 12 Comprehensive Plan. Such objectives include but are not limited to the development of energy <br /> efficient buildings within the County,-and development of affordable housing, °^~' ^°r,,,.++.^^ ^f <br /> Add the following additional objective recommended by the Planning Board with revisions as <br /> indicated. Objective LU-5.3: Develop and coordinate an emergency disaster plan and community <br />22 5-40 39 education program to increase awareness of the dangers of natural and ~e human-made <br /> emergency events and understand how best to prepare. <br /> Add additional Objective: Prepare an analysis of subdivision trends in the County, providing pros <br />23 5-40 31 and cons of Minor Major, and Exempt Subdivisions, and recommendations on any ordinance <br /> <br /> amendments that may be appropriate. <br /> Objective LU-6.2: Maintain a cooperative joint planning process among the County municipalties <br /> and those organizations responsible for the provision of water and sewer services to guide the <br />24 5-41 5-6 extension of service in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, the Orange County-Chapel Hill- <br /> Carrboro Joint Planning Agreement and Land Use Plan, and the policies of the municipalites. <br />Chapter 6: Natural and Cultural Systems Element <br />w <br />11 /6/2008 3 of 13 <br />