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• <br /> PART V . <br /> PLAN IMPLEMENTATION <br /> A very basic factor concerns the use of the plans presented in <br /> this report. It is not sufficient to merely prepare plans ; <br /> ways must be found to effectively carry out the plans . Too <br /> often in the past, communities have developed comprehensive <br /> plans and then failed to properly utilize them for guiding <br /> urban growth and development. <br /> Another factor is that urban planning should be considered as <br /> a continuing process of local government rather than a one- <br /> time project. As noted herein , the plans are not intended to <br /> be inflexible blueprints for action , but rather , they are <br /> intended as guidelines for decision making . <br /> Theplans as presented in this report must be continually <br /> reviewed , amended and made more specific as indicated by changing <br /> needs , conditions , trends and population attitudes . Such a <br /> planning process will eliminate any possibility of the plans <br /> becoming obsolete through neglect and lack of use. <br /> If the planning is to be successful , we must have "tools" with <br /> which to effectuate the plan . The following is an outline of <br /> various tools and programs normally utilized to carry out the <br /> proposals of a Comprehensive Plan . <br /> A. Legislation <br /> Planning : Adoption of plans as an official policy statement <br /> of the community, zoning and subdivision regula- <br /> tions , and an official map. <br /> Related : Building Code , housing code , well ordinance , <br /> refuse disposal , miscellaneous others . <br /> B. Capital Improvements Program and Budget <br /> This is a programwhereby the community lists major public <br /> improvements outlined in the plan , assigns priorities , and <br /> assigns cost estimates to each contemplated project involving <br /> substantial capital outlays . The needs are then related to <br /> the anticipated financial resources of the community for a <br /> projected six period of five or six years . <br /> C. Planning Administration <br /> 1 . Prior to any official Village action on the proposed plan , <br /> the following steps should be taken : <br /> a. The Village Planning Commission should schedule , give <br /> proper legal notice, and conduct a Public Hearing . <br /> 32 <br />