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STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY
OF A PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
WITH THE ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Orange County has initiated an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) to allow temporary custodial care units, 1,000 square feet or less, to be permitted as an
accessory use in any single family residential zoning district on lots zoned for single family
detached dwellings.
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.
c. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it:
1. Supports the following 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives:
Chapter 4 — Housing Element— Section 4.6 Goals
Housing Overarching Goal: Opportunity for all citizens of Orange County to
rent or purchase safe, decent, accessible, and affordable housing.
Housing Goal 2: Housing that is useable by as many people as possible
regardless of age, ability or circumstance.
d. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it:
1. Provides a temporary, affordable, higher quality, and accessible housing
option for those in need.
2. Allows residents with mental or physical impairments to reside with
caregivers in order to receive the care they need.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and
findings expressed herein.
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Earl McKee, Chair Date
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