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OF PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
WITH THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Orange County has initiated an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) to revise existing regulations governing the display of vehicles at motor vehicle
sales/rental businesses.
The Board of County Commissioners finds:
a. The requirements of Section 2.8 of the UDO have been deemed complete; and,
b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5, and 1.1.7 of the UDO and to Section 153A-341 of the
North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within
the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030
Comprehensive Plan.
1. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the
following 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives:
• Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site
environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural
resources, cultural resources, and community character.
• Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated
within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves
community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts,
supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system.
• Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent,
fair, open, efficient, and responsive.
c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it:
1. Establishes uniform standards for the display and storage of vehicles motor
vehicle sales/rental businesses.
2. Provides measurable thresholds with respect to the number of vehicles that
can be displayed for sale/rent on-site.
3. Requires display areas to be denoted on a plan for staff review and
approval.
4. Promotes public health, safety, and general welfare by furthering the goals
and objectives of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and
findings expressed herein.
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