HomeMy WebLinkAboutStatement of Consistency - UDO Text Amendment - Neighborhood information meeting requirementsSTATEMENT 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) modifying regulations governing the advertising and holding of neighborhood
information meetings (NIM).
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 clarifying when neighborhood information
meetings are held for various projects.
c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest _because it:
1. Eliminates existing inconsistencies with the UDO concerning the timeframe
for holding neighborhood information meeting (NIM).
The amendment address concerns staff has heard over the
turnaround time between NIMs and Planning Board meetings,
establish desired uniformity within the UDO where possible, and
still allow for adequate time for local residents to become informed
of projects and required review processes.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and
findings ex r ssed herein.
Mark Dorosi , Chair Date