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To recognize the special nature of such issues yet incorporate them as part of the Comprehensive Plan, a re-definition of the Plan is proposed. The Comprehensive Plan would consist of several documents or plans, each dealing with a specific element of physical development and each adopted by resolution as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Proposed elements would include land use (the current Land Use Plan), recreation, transportation, housing, open space, economic development, services and facilities, and additional elements as needed. While the proposed amendments to Articles 2.2.12, 2.2.13, and 22 seek to re-define the nature and intent of the Comprehensive Plan, the proposed amendment to Article 2.2.x.4 would incorporate the Procedures for Amendin the Land Use Plan (adapted November 1, 19$2) into the Zoning Ordinance. The procedures have been altered only to address the Comprehensive Plan rather than the Land Use Plan. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments. Commissioner Hartwell, regarding 2.2.13, asked haw adopting by resolution differed from the way the Land Use Plan is adapted at the present time. Bell responded that historically the Land Use Plan has been referred to as the Comprehensive Plan although it primarily dealt with land use and land use policies. Going into the Comprehensive Plan concept, we are going to have plans that address each of the elements previously mentioned. Bell continued that his understanding for having a resolution on each of these is so that there can be an adopted comprehensive plan but also add to it from time to time and the adding to is done in the farm of a resolution when a new element is completed or amended. Chair Marshall indicated she would like for the County Manager and County Attorney to go over these changes for streamlining to make sure that they are all compatible. The County Manager stated that he would review those changes with Staff and Mr. ~..'..~ :; ~: ~I