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V <br /> Flexible Development Options. Since no zoning changes are proposed, the zoning <br /> patterns as established by the current plan will remain in effect. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,including the Land Use Element, are <br /> subject to the same provisions governing the Zoning Ordinance and Atlas. Article <br /> 20 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the Zoning Officer's recommendation be <br /> presented to the Planning Board within 30 days of receipt of an application. <br /> However, article 20.4 exempts any applications for amendments to the Zoning <br /> Ordinance by either the public or the County from the provisions of Article 20.3. <br /> In either case, though, the public hearing is the time scheduled for presentation of <br /> the Zoning Officer's recommendation. <br /> Zoning Officer Recommendation <br /> Provided that the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners find in the <br /> affirmative, the Zoning Officer recommends approval of the proposed text <br /> amendments and change to the Land Use Plan Map. <br /> Administration Recommendation <br /> The Administration recommends that the proposed amendments be referred to the <br /> Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of <br /> Commissioners no sooner than August S, 1996. <br />