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A . Natural 'Environment <br /> This element addresses the ability of the natural environment t . <br /> support development , with particular attention to environments <br /> constraints'. <br /> 1 . Phys',iographic characteristics ( Land suitability) <br /> 2. Water resources <br /> 3 . SoiLl suitability for septic tanks <br /> B . Infrastructure and Public Services (people given) <br /> This element addresses the provision of adequate infrastructure an . <br /> services to support development . <br /> 1 . Mater and sewer <br /> 2. Transportation <br /> 3. Other public facilities and public services <br /> C. Joint Planning Operating Principles (what people want) <br /> This element addresses the question of what the citizens and <br /> governing bodies wish the land uses to be . The Joint Planning <br /> Operating Principles represent a set of guidelines which encompass <br /> only the important policy statements necessary for guiding the <br /> formulation of the Land Use Plan . There is not a conflict between <br /> the goals and objectives for Orange County and for Chapel Hill , and <br /> there has been no attempt to merge the sets of goals and <br /> objectives . Instead a smaller List of operating principles is yet <br /> to be reviewed and approved. However, a initial list of these <br /> principles has been complied, but additions or changes may be made <br /> as growth issues and other policy questions are discussed . <br /> 1 . Initial List of Joint Planning Operating Principles <br /> 2. Possible Additional Joint Planning Operating Principles : <br /> Growth Issues <br /> D. Sociological Characteristics (existing and ect ro ' <br /> characteristics) P J ed <br /> This element focuses on selected characteristics in the Joint Planning Area . It addresses the the people <br /> the number of people in the area now along with question he <br /> next twenty years , and their existing use of the lend . for the <br /> 1 . Population <br /> 2. Employment <br /> 3. Existing Land Use <br /> II . Plan Formulation <br /> The information and policy decisions derived in <br /> development stage will be integrated in the plan formulationestage . <br /> 5 <br />