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This site has been prepared to introduce the citizens of Orange County to the study of implementing a Strategic Growth and Rural Conservation (SGRC) Program in the County.

This study is currently in Phase III, in which an Implementation Plan and ordinance language will be developed for adoption by the County. Click here to see a description of Phases I and II as well as activities that are underway as part of Phase III. Publications from all phases are also available.

Browse our Web site for more information about the proposed Orange County SGRC Program. If you have any questions or would like to speak with an Orange County  representative regarding the program, please email Glen Bowles at gbowles@co.orange.nc.us or call our study consultant Scott Lane at 919.866.4412.

Thank you, and please remember to visit our visitor feedback page to tell us what you think. 

Public Engagement Process Plan

The SGRC Program Report will go before the Orange County Board of Commissioners in August, 2009...click here to see the most recent version of this Report.

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