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| (a) |
The
general purpose of a comprehensive plan is to guide a
governing body to accomplish a coordinated and compatible
development of land and improvements within its territorial
jurisdiction, in accordance with present and future needs
and resources. |
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| (b) |
A
comprehensive plan is a process through which citizen
participation and thorough analysis are used to develop
a set of strategies that establish as clearly and practically
as possible the best and most appropriate future development
of the area under the jurisdiction of the planning commission.
A comprehensive plan aids the planning commission in designing
and recommending to the governing body ordinances that
result in preserving and enhancing the unique quality
of life and culture in that community and in adapting
to future changes of use of an economic, physical or social
nature.
A comprehensive plan guides the planning commission in
the performance of its duties to help achieve sound planning. |
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| (c) |
A comprehensive plan must promote the health, safety,
morals, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare
of the inhabitants, as well as efficiency and economy
in the process of development. |
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| (d) |
The
purpose of a comprehensive plan is to: |
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(1) |
Set
goals and objectives for land development, uses and suitability
for a governing body, so a governing body can make an
informed decision; |
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(2) |
Ensure
that the elements in the comprehensive plan are consistent;
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(3) |
Coordinate
all governing bodies, units of government and other planning
commissions to ensure that all comprehensive plans and
future development are compatible; |
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(4) |
Create
conditions favorable to health, safety, mobility, transportation,
prosperity, civic activities, recreational, educational,
cultural opportunities and historic resources; |
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(5) |
Reduce
the wastes of physical, financial, natural or human resources
which result from haphazard development, congestion or
scattering of population; |
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(6) |
Reduce
the destruction or demolition of historic sites and
other resources by reusing land and buildings and revitalizing
areas; |
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(7) |
Promote
a sense of community, character and identity; |
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(8) |
Promote
the efficient utilization of natural resources, rural
land, agricultural land and scenic areas; |
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(9) |
Focus
development in existing developed areas and fill in vacant
or underused land near existing developed areas to create
well designed and coordinated communities; and |
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(10) |
Promote
cost-effective development of community facilities and
services. |
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| (e) |
A
comprehensive plan may provide for innovative land use
management techniques, including: |
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(1) |
Density
bonuses and/or density transfer; |
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(2) |
Clustering;
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(3) |
Design
guidelines, including planned unit developments; |
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(4) |
Conservation
easements; |
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(5) |
Infill
development; |
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(6) |
Consolidation
of services; and |
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(7) |
Any
other innovative land use technique that will promote
the governing body's development plans. |
