HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-2013-003 Ordinance Amending the OC UDO Text - Incorporate Changes Suggested by MuniCode (UDO/Zoning 2012-15) Ordinance #: ORD- 2013 -003
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF ORANGE COUNTY
Whereas, MuniCode, a corporation retained by Orange County to codify its ordinances,
has completed a review of the Unified Development Ordinance for consistency with State
Statutes and Rules, and
Whereas, as a result of said review, MuniCode identified necessary amendments to the
Unified Development Ordinance to correctly reference State Statutes and Rules and to
correct some manifest errors, and
Whereas, the requirements of Section 2.8 of the Unified Development Ordinance have
been deemed complete, and
Whereas, the County has found the proposed text amendments to be reasonably
necessary to ensure local regulations are compliant with State Statues and Rules and to
correct manifest errors, and
Whereas, the County has held the required public hearing and has found the proposed
text amendment is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County that the Unified
Development Ordinance of Orange County is hereby amended as depicted in the attached
pages.
Be it further ordained that this ordinance be placed in the book of published ordinances
and that this ordinance is effective upon its adoption.
Upon motion of m sioner seconded by
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Co sioner 9c, � , the foregoing ordinance was adopted this
day of , 2013.
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I, Donna S. Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the for oing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said
Board at a meeting held on , 2013 as relates in any way to
the adoption of the foregoing an hat said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of the
said Board.
TNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of
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2014; considered approving the grant application that includes adopting a resolution
authorizing the applicant to enter into an agreement with North Carolina Department of
Transportation; and considered authorizing the County Attorney to complete the necessary
certifications and assurances.
Transportation Administrator Al Terry presented this item. He said that the certifications
of assurances that are normally attached to this have not come in from NCDOT yet.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Alex Castro said that Orange County should support and fund OPT in any way
possible. If Orange County can get a grant, then it should ask for it. He said that OPT needs
to be expanded on the capital side.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to:
1. Close the public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed grant application;
2. Approve the Community Transportation Program Grant application for FY 2013-2014 in
the total amount of$185,605, with a local match of$27,841;
3. Authorize the County Attorney to complete the necessary certifications and assurances
which have been requested from NCDOT;
4. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Community Transportation Program
Resolution, and sign the annual certified statements of participation when they are
completed; and
5. Accept and budget the receipt of the CTP grant once awarded.
Commissioner Dorosin verified that the request is for money for administration and no
capital items.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Text— Incorporate
Changes Suagested by MuniCode (LIDO/Zoning 2012-15) - Public Hearing Closure and
Action (No Additional Comments Accepted)
The Board received the Planning Board's recommendation, closed the public hearing,
and considered a decision on Planning Director initiated text amendments to the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) to incorporate changes suggested by MuniCode, a corporation
retained by Orange County to codify the County's ordinances.
Planner Perdita Holtz said that these amendments were suggested by MuniCode. The
Planning Board considered these amendments and voted unanimously to recommend
approval.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pelissier, seconded by Commissioner McKee to:
1. Receive the Planning Board's recommendation of approval;
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Adopt the ordinance contained in Attachment 2 which authorizes the text amendments.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
d. Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments —Outdoor Lighting
(LIDO/Zoning 2012-014) - Public Hearing Closure and Action (No Additional Comments
Accepted)