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Goal 2 Suitability of Land <br />Land uses that are appropriate to on -site <br />environmental conditions and features, <br />protect natural resources, cultural <br />resources, and community character. <br />Goal 3 Management of Urban Sprawl <br />A variety of land uses coordinated within a <br />program and pattern that limits sprawl, <br />preserves community and rural character, <br />minimizes land use conflicts, and supported <br />by an efficient and balanced transportation <br />system. <br />Goal 4 innovative Land Development <br />Regulation <br />Land development regulations, guidelines, <br />techniques and/or incentives that promote <br />the integrated achievement of all <br />Comprehensive Plan goals. <br />Goal 5 Natural Hazard Mitigation <br />Life, health, and property safe from natural <br />hazards. <br />Goal 6 Land Use Process <br />A land use planning process that is <br />transparent, fair, open, efficient, and <br />responsive. <br />E. NATURAL AND CULTURAL SYSTEMS <br />(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Agricultural <br />Preservation Board, Commission for the <br />Environment, and Historic Preservation <br />Commission) <br />Overarching Goal <br />A sustainable balance and appreciation of <br />natural, cultural and agricultural resources. <br />-4- <br />2Z <br />Goal 2 Suitability of Land <br />Land uses that are compatible with on -site <br />environmental conditions and features, <br />protect natural resources, cultural <br />resources, and community character. <br />Goal 3 Management of Urban Sprawl <br />A variety of land uses coordinated within a <br />program and pattern that addresses <br />climate change and global resource <br />issues, reduces darbon emissions, limits <br />sprawl, preserves community and rural <br />character, minimizes land use conflicts, and <br />that supports an efficient and balanced <br />transportation system. <br />Goal 4 Innovative Land Development <br />Regulation <br />Land development regulations, guidelines, <br />techniques and /or incentives that promote <br />the integrated achievement of all <br />Comprehensive Plan goals. <br />Goal 5 Natural Hazard Mitigation <br />Life, health, and property safe from natural <br />hazards. <br />Goal 6 Land Use Process <br />A land use planning process that is <br />transparent, fair, open, efficient, and <br />responsive. <br />E. NATURAL AND CULTURAL SYSTEMS <br />(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Agricultural <br />Preservation Board, Commission for the <br />Environment, and Historic Preservation <br />Commission) <br />Overarching Goal <br />As the built environment grows and <br />changes ensure that it protects and <br />enhances existing natural systems, <br />habitats, and other species, be they <br />local, regional or global. Support and <br />facilitate the use of local, renewable <br />energy resources to house, clothe, and <br />