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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 5, 2013
Action Agenda
Item No. 5 -f
SUBJECT: Legal Advertisement for Quarterly Public Hearing — November 25, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proposed Legal Advertisement Perdita Holtz, Planning Systems
Coordinator, 919 - 245 -2578
Craig Benedict, Planning Director, 919 -245-
2592
PURPOSE: To consider the legal advertisement for items to be presented at the joint Board of
County Commissioners /Planning Board Quarterly Public Hearing scheduled for November 25,
2013.
BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioners reviews proposals to be considered at
public hearing for consistency with general County policy and presentation format. The
following County initiated items are scheduled for the November 25, 2013 Quarterly Public
Hearing:
1. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment to amend the regulations that
pertain to home occupations. This item was initiated in conjunction with the Planning
Board and suggested during BOCC goal setting sessions.
2. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment to amend the regulations that
pertain to telecommunication facilities. These changes are necessary to ensure the
ordinance conforms to recent changes in State law.
3. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment to amend the regulations that
pertain to the Board of Adjustment. These changes are necessary to ensure the
ordinance conforms to recent changes in State law.
The attached legal advertisement provides additional information regarding these items. The
BOCC approved the Amendment Outline Forms for these items at its September 5, 2013
meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Other than advertising costs, which are included in the FY 2013 -14
Budget, there are no direct financial impacts associated with the approval of this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Interim Manager recommends the Board approve the proposed
November 25, 2013 Quarterly Public Hearing legal advertisement.
NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
A joint public hearing will be held at the Department of Social Services, Hillsborough
Commons, 113 Mayo St., Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Monday, November 25, 2013
at 7:00 PM for the purpose of giving all interested citizens an opportunity to speak for or
against the following items-
1 . Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment: In accordance with
the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance
Amendments of the Unified Development Ordinance, the Planning Board and
Planning Director have initiated an amendment to the text of the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO).
Text amendments are proposed to Sections 2.22 Home Occupations, 5.4.3
Special Events, and 5.5.3 Home Occupations. The purpose of the amendments
is to change the existing standards to allow for an increase in the number of
square feet that can be used for home occupation purposes, increase the
number of allowable onsite employees, permit larger scale home occupations in
the Agricultural Residential (AR) and Rural Residential (R -1) zoning districts, and
allow for the exemption of special events organized or affiliated with a
governmental or non - profit agency. Proposed amendments will also modify and
clarify existing regulations and definitions associated with home occupations. The
amendments also seek to fund a balance between the trend for small home
based businesses and the typical character and enjoyment of residential
neighborhoods.
Purpose: To review the item and receive public comment on the proposed
amendment.
2. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment: In accordance with
the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance
Amendments of the Unified Development Ordinance, the Planning Director has
initiated an amendment to the text of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Text amendments are proposed to Section 2.7.14 Changes to Approved Plans
and Section 5.10 Standards for Telecommunication Facilities to incorporate
recent changes in State law with respect to the review and processing of
applications proposing the development or modification of telecommunication
facilities.
Session Law 2013 -185, adopted June 26, 2013, established new criteria related to
the processing of applications, including:
a. Prohibition on requiring information related to the specific need for a
proposed telecommunication facility, including the addition of additional
wireless coverage or capacity, as part of the application package.
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b. Local governments cannot require `proprietary, confidential, or other
business information' to justify the need for a new telecommunication
facility.
c. Limits the fee local governments can collect for a third party consultant to
review applications for co- locations.
d. Mandatory review timelines /deadlines for local governments to act on co-
location applications.
The amendments are necessary to ensure Orange County's regulations and
processes are consistent with these changes.
Purpose: To review the item and receive public comment on the proposed
amendment.
3. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment: In accordance with
the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance
Amendments of the Unified Development Ordinance, the Planning Director has
initiated an amendment to the text of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Text amendments are proposed to Section(s) 2.5.4 Site Plan Review —
Procedures and Timeframes, 2.10 Variances, 2.11 Interpretations, 2.12 Board of
Adjustment, and 2.25 Appeals to incorporate recent changes in State law with
respect to items reviewed and acted upon by the Orange County Board of
Adjustment.
Session Law 2013 -126, adopted June 19, 2013, modified and updated procedural
and notification requirements for the various applications reviewed by the Board of
Adjustment. The amendments are necessary to ensure Orange County's
regulations and processes are consistent with these changes.
Purpose: To review the item and receive public comment on the proposed
amendment.
Substantial changes in items presented at the public hearing may be made following the
receipt of comments made at the public hearing. Accommodations for individuals with
physical disabilities can be provided if the request is made to the Planning Director at
least 48 hours prior to the Public Hearing by calling the one of the phone numbers
below. The full text of the public hearing items may be obtained no later than November
15, 2013 at the County website www.co.orange.nc.us at the Meeting Agendas link.
Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County Planning
Department located on the second floor of the County Office Building at 131 West
Margaret Lane, Suite 201, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also call (919) 245 -2575 or 245 -2585 and
you will be directed to a staff member who will answer your questions.
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