Part 1: Guidelines | III. Links to Other Comprehensive Plan Elements and Other Plans

Linking the Water Resources Element and the Land Use Implementation Element – Making policies and recommending actions​​

After the assessments of water supply and wastewater in Sections IV and V of this document are complete and a WRE is being drafted, these findings should be incorporated into comprehensive plan land use action recommendations. Implementation mechanisms may include existing, modified or new local ordinances and/or regulatory programs pertaining to wastewater disposal, water supply verification, land use, development pattern changes or limitations, capacity allocation, use authorization and protection. Policy and action options for consideration in this element are included in Sections IV.D, V.D. and VI.F. of Part I of this guidance document.​

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