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8 <br /> Cooperate with these Councils to the end that Planning Board <br /> investigations and plans may receive fullest consideration. <br /> j) Establish advisory committees to assist it in its functions; <br /> k) Perform all necessary actions in support of its duties and powers. <br /> *2.2.12 Comprehensive Plan, Intent <br /> *Amended <br /> 4-4-88 The Comprehensive Plan shall constitute an internally consistent and <br /> compatible statement of policies for the long-term, physical development <br /> of that portion of Orange County under County jurisdiction. The <br /> Comprehensive Plan shall consist of a statement of development policies <br /> and shall include maps and text setting forth objectives, principles, <br /> standards and plan proposals for physical development. The <br /> Comprehensive Plan shall be comprised of the following individual <br /> elements: <br /> a) A land use element which designates the general distribution, <br /> location, and extent of the uses of land for housing, business, <br /> industry, open space, education, public buildings and grounds, and <br /> other categories of public and private uses. <br /> b) A transportation element which identifies the general location and <br /> extent of existing and proposed major highways, scenic roads, <br /> railroads, transit routes and facilities, bikeways and pedestrian <br /> facilities, airports, and other public and private transportation <br /> facilities. <br /> c) A housing element which contains an evaluation of housing <br /> problems and sets forth a program to alleviate unmet needs, <br /> including standards and plans for the improvement of housing and <br /> the provision of adequate sites for housing. <br /> d) An open space element which identifies the location and extent of <br /> existing and proposed open space for the preservation of natural <br /> resources, the managed production of resources, outdoor <br /> recreation, and public health and safety. <br /> e) A recreation element which designates a system of areas and <br /> public sites for recreation, including parks and playgrounds, <br /> recreational trails, and other similar areas. <br /> f) An economic development element which contains an analysis of <br /> the local economy and projections of future economic activity. The <br /> economic development element may also identify existing and <br /> proposed sites for new and expanding businesses and industries, <br /> and the facilities needed to serve them. <br /> 8 <br />