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vi objectives, principles, standards and plan proposals for <br /> physical development. The Comprehensive Plan is - -. <br /> comprised of the following individual elements: <br /> a) A lead usa alejeat which designates the general <br /> distribution, location , and extent of the uses of <br /> land for housing, business, industry, open space, <br /> education, public buildings and grounds, and other <br /> categories of public and private uses. <br /> b ) A ±rs,ortation eLemerit which identifies the <br /> general location and extent of existing and <br /> proposed major highways, scenic roads, railroads, <br /> transit routes and facilities, bikeways and <br /> pedestrian facilities, airports, and other public <br /> and private transportation facilities. <br /> c) A borLu ing _elamerlt which contains an evaluation of <br /> housing problems and sets forth a program to <br /> alleviate unmet needs, including standards and <br /> plans for the improvement of housing and the <br /> provision of adequate sites for housing. <br /> d) An S?.�en space element which identifies the <br /> location and extent of existing and proposed open <br /> space for the preservation of natural resources, <br /> the managed production of resources, outdoor <br /> recreation, and public health and safety. <br /> e) A t a Q t a a t i Q r m._ 1am e rlt w h i c h designates a system o f <br /> areas and public sites for recreation , including <br /> parks and playgrounds, recreational trails, and <br /> other similar areas. <br /> f ) An Qg2QQrm.iQ. detie I op.mant_ le e n t w h i c h contains an <br /> analysis of the local economy and projections of <br /> future economic activity. The economic development <br /> element may also identify existing and proposed <br /> sites for new and expanding businesses and <br /> industries, and the facilities needed to serve <br /> them. <br /> g) A rii a_a_a_ad, facii Lt Les elantenit which identifies <br /> existing and proposed service areas and <br /> improvements for water, sewer, refuse disposal , <br /> education, emergency services, and other utilities <br /> and service facilities. <br /> h) Such additional elements dealing with other <br /> subjects which in the judgment of the Board of <br /> Commissioners relate to the physical development of <br /> the County. Such elements may include, but not be <br /> limited to, the subjects of historic preservation, <br /> community or rural design, growth management, etc . <br /> The Comprehensive Plan also consists of adopted area <br /> plans which focus on a portion of the County such as a <br /> township, a watershed or an interstate highway <br /> interchange. Technical information and/or task force <br /> reports prepared as part of a plan element or an area <br />