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| Why Prepare a Summit County General Plan? (Continued) | |
| As the old
saying goes, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you don’t know how to
get there.” The Plan identifies areas of concern and provides a policy
guide designed to aid in future decision making. Because of its scope, the
Summit County General Land Use Development Plan can more readily embrace
those issues that are best considered on a regional scale, such as
transportation, economic development, preservation of natural resources
and open space, and utility infrastructure. Solutions to these issues
often require cooperation and collaboration among various levels of
government, which is often more easily addressed from a broad countywide
perspective. The General
Land Use Development Plan respects local priorities, local control and the
personalities of local jurisdictions, while seeking more regional
solutions to common problems. By identifying areas of consistency and
opportunities for collaboration, the plan provides a forum in which to
address community goals in a proactive, coordinated manner.
The General Land Use Development Plan
communicates the vision for Summit County’s future and provides a
comprehensive compilation of the various policies and strategies
identified to implement the vision. This Plan informs decision-makers at
all levels of government, as well as individuals, businesses and nonprofit
organizations, as they plan their future activities in Summit County. |
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