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Ordinance Amending Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code

Ordinance Amending Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code. Orange County Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing April 3, 2012. Presentation Outline. Background Need for Changes Summary of Proposed Changes Review Process Requested Action. Presentation Outline. Background

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Ordinance Amending Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code

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  1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code Orange County Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing April 3, 2012

  2. Presentation Outline • Background • Need for Changes • Summary of Proposed Changes • Review Process • Requested Action

  3. Presentation Outline • Background • Need for Changes • Summary of Proposed Changes • Review Process • Requested Action

  4. Background • Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code contains regulations pertaining to the provision of drinking water, reclaimed water and wastewater services • Services provided by Orange County Utilities • Services provided by other utilities • Package plants • Well drilling • Septic tanks • Residuals (sludge) • Water conservation

  5. Background • Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code contains regulations pertaining to the provision of drinking water, reclaimed water and wastewater services • Services provided by Orange County Utilities • Services provided by other utilities • Package plants • Well drilling • Septic tanks • Residuals (sludge) • Water conservation

  6. Background • Requirements in Chapter 37 related to OCU: • How a developer obtains service • When capital charges are paid • Who is required to connect • Use of reclaimed water • Sewer use requirements

  7. Presentation Outline • Background • Need for Changes • Summary of Proposed Changes • Review Process • Requested Action

  8. Need for Changes • Streamline Chapter 37 • Update procedures • Delete language and procedures that are no longer used • Consolidate into fewer articles • Minor improvements

  9. Presentation Outline • Background • Need for Changes • Summary of Proposed Changes • Review Process • Requested Action

  10. Summary of Proposed Changes • Capital charges will be paid with vertical construction permit • Improves cash flow and project financing • Streamlines procedures by eliminating tracking of pre-purchased capacity

  11. Summary of Proposed Changes • Capacity not connected for two years will revert to OCU and capital charges will be refunded • Capital charges purchased prior to the revisions can still be sold and transferred

  12. Summary of Proposed Changes • Consolidate seven articles into two articles • Modify the definition of OCU’s Service Area to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan

  13. Summary of Proposed Changes • Add anti-tampering provisions for protection of the utility system • Define tampering • Consequences • Where development approval was based on connecting to central services, development shall remain connected

  14. Summary of Proposed Changes • Procedure for Water Conservation Notices • Notices will be sent by regular U.S. mail • Notices will also be hand delivered or left on premises where possible • If necessary, violation notices may also be sent by certified mail

  15. Presentation Outline • Background • Need for Changes • Summary of Proposed Changes • Review Process • Requested Action

  16. Review Process • Professional Review Group - August and September 2010 • Development Advisory Board - October and November 2010 • P&Z/LPA Workshop - December 2010 • Public hearings before the P&Z/LPA - January 2011 and February 2012 • Board of County Commissioners public hearing and adoption – April 3, 2012

  17. Presentation Outline • Background • Need for Changes • Summary of Proposed Changes • Review Process • Requested Action

  18. Requested Action • Approval of the Ordinance amending Chapter 37, Orange County Code

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