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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 modify existing sign regulations.
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 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. Clarifies regulations governing the use of electronic displays on signage.
2. Provides additional sign area for non-residential projects on larger parcels.
3. Eliminates identified contradictory sign regulations.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and
findings expressed herein.
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Earl McKee, Chair Date