HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-18-2022; 8-f - Resolution of Intent to Update Orange County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 18, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-f
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intent to Update Orange County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. Resolution of Intent Tom Altieri, 919-245-2579
Cy Stober, 919-245-2592
PURPOSE: To consider adoption of a resolution of intent to update the Orange County's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan in order to maintain compliance with North Carolina General
Statute (NCGS) 160D Article 5.
BACKGROUND: Orange County's comprehensive land use plan (titled "2030 Comprehensive
Plan") is an official public document that provides the framework for long-range land use decision-
making. A comprehensive land use plan serves to guide the County's growth and development
by addressing the land use issues facing the County. By setting goals and objectives through a
comprehensive land use plan, County staff and officials use the document to make policy
decisions that effectively provide a coordinated approach to future growth. In addition, the
adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan serves as the statutorily-required (NCGS 160D) basis for
Orange County's land use regulations, as well as the application of zoning districts.
The Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which serves as
the County's comprehensive land use plan, in November 2008. Although the plan has been
reasonably maintained since adoption, an update is recommended by staff to maintain the
authority to enforce zoning regulations, consistent with the requirements of NCGS 160D Article 5.
Funds for consulting services have been provided through the FY 2022-23 Commissioner-
approved annual operating budget to complement County staff resources and initiate an update
to the comprehensive land use plan.
Attachment 1 is a Resolution expressing the County's intent to update Orange County's
comprehensive land use plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact to the County associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is associated with
this item:
• GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes
and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental
laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people
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should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences
resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the Resolution of Intent to Update Orange County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
consistent with the requirements of NC General Statutes 160D, Article 5.
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RES-2022-058 Attachment 1
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO UPDATE ORANGE COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE PLAN
WHEREAS, Orange County's comprehensive land use plan"2030 Comprehensive Plan"
was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on November 18, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan has been reasonably maintained through
amendments to the Land Use Element,Future Land Use Map and preparation of small area plans,
including the Orange County-Town of Hillsborough Central Orange Coordinated Area (COCA)
Joint Land Use Plan among others; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 160D-501 requires comprehensive plan
updates for local governments to maintain the authority to enforce zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC authorized the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a
consultant to facilitate a Comprehensive Countywide Strategic Plan at its September 20, 2022
Business meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Countywide Strategic Plan will include data on
demographic, social, and environmental factors and trends; outreach and community engagement;
and a statistically valid community survey; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Countywide Strategic Plan will inform land use
planning, among other County programs and services; and
WHEREAS, monies for consulting services are included in the adopted Orange County
FY 2022-23, annual operating budget to complement County staff resources in updating the 2030
Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Orange County that the BOCC
commissions the development of an update to the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
beginning with information obtained through the Countywide strategic planning process.
Adopted this 18`x' day of October, 2022.
Renee A. Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners