§ 13-719. Objectives

MD Econ Dev Code § 13-719 (2019) (N/A)
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The objectives of the plan are to:

(1)    guide a coordinated, adjusted, efficient, and economic development of the region in a manner that will best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity, and welfare of the residents of the region in accordance with present and future needs and resources;

(2)    provide for patterns of urbanization and the uses of land and resources for trade, industry, recreation, forestry, agriculture, and tourism;

(3)    create conditions favorable to the development of human resources;

(4)    identify the public interest and the necessity for public action and intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in the region;

(5)    coordinate with the efforts of the private sector in the region;

(6)    recognize any State comprehensive planning and development activities;

(7)    reflect the plans and programs of the participating governmental units; and

(8)    take into account economic and demographic factors, conditions, and trends that are relevant to the future development of the region.