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A <br />Goal 6 Land Use Process <br />A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and <br />responsive. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, 5, and 8) <br />E. NATURAL AND CULTURAL SYSTEMS <br />(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Agricultural Preservation Board, Commission for <br />the Environment, and Historic Preservation Commission) <br />Overarching Goal <br />A sustainable balance and appreciation of natural, cultural and agricultural <br />resources. (BOCC Principles 2 -8) <br />Goal 1 <br />Energy conservation, sustainable use of non - polluting renewable energy <br />resources, and efficient use of non- renewable energy resources, and clean air. <br />(BOCC Principles 2 -4, 7, and 8) <br />Goal 2 <br />Economic viability of agriculture, forestry and horticulture and their respective <br />lands. (BOCC Principles 1 -8) <br />Goal 3 <br />Infrastructure and support systems for local and regional agriculture. (BOCC <br />Principles 2, 4, 5, and 7) <br />Goal 4 <br />Preservation of historic, cultural, architectural and archaeological resources, and <br />their associated landscapes. (BOCC Principles.1 -5, and 8) <br />Goal 5 <br />Sustainable quality and quantity of ground and surface water resources. (BOCC <br />Principles 2 -8) <br />Goal 6 <br />A balanced and healthy diversity of native plant and animal populations. (BOCC <br />Principles 1 -5, and 8) <br />Goal 7 <br />Networks of protected natural, cultural and agricultural lands. (BOCC Principles 2,4- <br />6, and 8) <br />F. RECREATION AND PARKS ELEMENT <br />(Element Lead Advisory Board: Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) <br />Goal 1 <br />Adequately address the parks and recreation needs of all citizens within the <br />County, regardless of age, sex, race or disability. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8) <br />07/02/07 <br />