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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStatement of Consistency - UDO Text Amendments – SubdivisionsSTATEMENT 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) incorporating recent changes in State law governing the processing of subdivisions. The BOCC 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. These amendments are consistent with this goal and objective by incorporating recent changes in State law related to the processing of subdivision requests. c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it: 1. Ensures legal sufficiency by eliminating contradictory regulations and guidelines. These amendments ensure uniformity by incorporating recent amendments to State law outlining the processing of subdivision requests. The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and findings expres ed herein. Mark Doros in, Chair Date