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202 <br /> particularly in the conservation of surface and <br /> underground water resources, soil resources, and natural <br /> growth resources of the county and the efficient use of <br /> the renewable and non renewable sources of energy. <br /> 2. 2. 13 Comprehens_i v,e Plan Adopt]on <br /> The Comprehensive Plan shall be so prepared that all or <br /> individual elements and parts thereof may be adopted by <br /> the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners, <br /> upon receipt of a recommended Comprehensive Plan or <br /> portion thereof from the Planning Board, shall consider <br /> such recommendations and adopt them by resolution , <br /> either unchanged or with modifications. <br /> Prior to adoption of the Comprehensive Plan or portion <br /> thereof , the Board of Commissioners shall hold a public <br /> hearing thereon. Notice of the public hearing shall be <br /> given by publishing said notice at least twice in a <br /> newspaper of general circulation in Orange County, <br /> stating the time and place of such hearing, and the <br /> substance of the proposed plan . The notice shall appear <br /> in said newspaper for two successive weeks with the <br /> first notice appearing not less than ten ( 10) days nor <br /> more than twenty-five ( 25 ) days before the date set for <br /> the public hearing. <br /> 2. 2. 14 A.sr andment 9f Adapted Comprehensive Plug <br /> For the purpose of establishing and maintaining sound, <br /> stable, and desirable development within Orange County, <br /> the Comprehensive Plan or portion thereof shall not be <br /> amended except as follows: <br /> a) Because of changed or changing conditions in a <br /> particular area or areas of the County; <br /> b ) To correct an error or omission ; or <br /> c ) In response to a change in the policies, <br /> objectives, principles or standards governing the <br /> physical development of the County. <br /> 2. 2. 14. 1 Initiatiea.of Amendments <br /> An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan or portion <br /> thereof may be initiated by: <br /> a) The Board of Commissioners on its own motion ; <br /> b ) The Planning Board ; or <br /> c ) Application, by any person or agency, which <br /> accurately and completely sets forth the reason ( s) <br /> for the proposed amendment as prescribed in Article <br /> 2. 2. 14 above. <br /> 2. 2. 14 . 2 .QLass Lf icat i on of Amendments <br /> Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan or portion thereof <br />