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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> <br />Purpose: A growth management system should not be attempted with- <br />out a comprehensive plaD which is used to guide future <br />growth with emphasis on the physical environment. The <br />planning process must provide for continuing change, be <br />flexable and relate to the various implicative tools <br />used to establish future growth patterns. MS 462.355 <br />requires the preparation of a comprehensive plan and the <br />periodic review of the plan. <br /> <br />Major Elements of the Planning Process: <br /> <br />1. Physical influences <br />2. Economic considerations <br />3. Social factors <br />4. Environmental and ecological characteristics <br />5. Political and governmental considerations <br /> <br />Note: An interim ordinance may be used for one year and extended <br />if necessary for a period not exceeding and additional 18 <br />months. <br /> <br />Steps in the Planning Process: <br /> <br />1. Survey and analysis of the community/county <br /> <br />a. Population <br /> <br />1.) Labor and employment <br />2.) Housing; <br />3.) Age characteristics <br />4.) Family size <br /> <br />b. Economy <br /> <br />c. Physical and Natural resources <br /> <br />1.) Land suitability <br />2.) Soils <br />3.) Surface water drainage <br />4.) Climate <br /> <br />d. Land Use - inventory of densities and intensities of <br />already developed areas <br /> <br />e. Existing public facilities and utilities <br /> <br />1. ) Sewer <br />2.) rJater <br />3.) Schools <br />4.) Midical Care <br />5.) Fire <br />6.) Police <br /> <br />~ <br />