Stop Proposed Subdivision
ON MORROW MILL ROAD / GOLD MINE LOOP
ON MORROW MILL ROAD / GOLD MINE LOOP
From the Orange County Comprehensive Plan:
DEFINITIONS
AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL. Land in the rural areas where the prevailing land use activities are related to the land (agriculture, forestry) and which is an appropriate location for the continuation of these uses.
RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITY NODE. Land focused on designated road intersections within a Rural Residential or Agricultural-Residential area that is appropriate for small scale commercial uses characteristic of "Mom and Pop" convenience stores and gas stations.
Chapter 6: Natural and Cultural Systems Element
6.4.1. AGRICULTURE
The long-term survival of agriculture in Orange County requires a three-
tiered approach:
1. The County must continue efforts to protect productive farmland soils so that they remain available for agricultural and forestry use;
2. Farming must become a more profitable venture; and
3. New and younger residents must cultivate interest and knowledge in farming to take over as the next generation.
From the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance:
MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL DISTRICT (MPD-CD)Â
Purpose
The purpose of the Master Plan Development Conditional District (MPD-CD) is to provide for unified large scale subdivisions, non-residential, and mixed-use developments that promote economical and efficient land use, improved level of amenities, appropriate and harmonious variety, creative design, and a better environment through the approval of a general concept Master Plan the permits defined flexibility to accommodate land use adjustments in response
to evolving market trends.
Applicability
The district shall be located in such a manner as to be compatible with the character of existing development of surrounding properties, thus ensuring the continued conservation of building values and encouraging the most appropriate use of land in the county. Therefore, when evaluating an application for this district, emphasis shall be given to the location of the proposed development, the relationship of the site and site development plan to adjoining property, and the development itself.