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Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan  (Adopted June 27, 2006)

The links below are to the various sections of the Efland - Mebane Small Area Plan.  The Plan was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 27, 2006. The Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan (EMSAP) Implementation Focus Group was appointed by the BOCC in August 2006 to assist County staff in implementing the numerous recommendations contained within the adopted EMSAP.  Questions regarding the plan or the Focus Group should be directed to Perdita Holtz, Special Projects Planner, at pholtz@co.orange.nc.us or by phone at (919) 245-2611. 

  Cover

  Credits

  Table of Contents

  Executive Summary

  I.Introduction

  II.Previous Plans

  1981 Orange County Land Use Plan

  1991 Efland Area Study

 III.Area Description

    A.Environmental

  Soils, Slope and Topography

  Hydrology

  Vegetation

    B.Cultural

    C.Demographics

    D.Infrastructure

  Transportation

  Roads

  Rails

  Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities

  Bus, Car/Van Pool, and Park 'n Ride Lots

  Utilities

  Communications

  Telephone

  Internet Service

  Natural Gas and Electric Power

  Water Service

  Sanitary Sewer Service

  Water and Sewer Management, Planning and Boundary Agreement

    E.Recreation, Parks and Open Space

  Recreation and Parks

  Open Space

    F.Community Character and Form

    G.Land Use

  Existing Land Use

  Future Land Use (current map)

    H.Intergovernmental Context

    I.Housing

  J.Economic Development

    IV.Current Major Issues and Solution Recommendations

  A.Water and Sewer

  B.Land Use

  C.Transportation

  D.Housing

  E.Parks, Recreation and Open Space

  F.Communications

  G.Intergovernmental Issues

  H.Other Recommendations

  Potential Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)

  Program

  Emergency Shelters

  Impact Fees

  Historic Preservation

  Plan Updates Appendix

  Appendix A - Status of 1991 Efland Study Area Recommendations

  Appendix B - Citizen Comments