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026 scenic, historic, environmental features associated with such lands. Workshops have been held for County staff on the use of such easements, and, if property owners are to take advantage of tax credits for easement donation or limited development, policies which encourage the conservation of such features must be incorporated into the Land Use Element. The proposed amendments will address each of the above mentioned needs. Section 2.2, Natural Environment, is proposed for amendment so as to include the results of inventories of historic and environmental resources, and provide a basis for prioritizing such features for conservation. Changes to Sections 3.3 - Land Use Plan Categories, 3.4 - Locational Criteria, and 3.5 -Land Use Goals&Draft Policies are also proposed through which to designate and encourage the conservation of important resources. An amendment to the Land Use Plan Map is also proposed to designate "Resource Protection Areas" consistent with the proposed text amendments. RECOMMENDATION: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,including the Land Use Element, are subject to the same provisions governing the Zoning Ordinance and Atlas. Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the Zoning Officer's recommendation be presented to the Planning Board within 30 days of receipt of an application. However, Article 20.4 exempts any applications for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance by either the public or the County from the provisions of Article 20.3. In either case, though, the public hearing is the time scheduled for presentation of the Zoning Officer's recommendation. Zoning Officer Recommendation Provided that the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners find in the affirmative, the Zoning Officer recommends approval of the proposed text amendments and change to the Land Use Plan Map. Administration Recommendation The Administration recommends that the proposed amendments be referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than January 16, 1996.