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It is the intention of the Town that this Code implement the planning policies adopted in the Comprehensive Plan for the Town and its extraterritorial planning area. While this relationship is reaffirmed, it is the intent of the Town that neither this Code nor any amendment to it may be challenged on the basis of any alleged nonconformity with the Comprehensive Plan.

It is the intent (but not the obligation) of the Town that a Comprehensive Plan update occur at intervals of not more than five (5) years. When more than five (5) years elapses between Comprehensive Plan updates, it is the policy of the Town that the plan shall be given less weight in certain land use decisions (as specifically provided in this Code) until the next Comprehensive Plan update occurs.

1. Requirement for Comprehensive Plan amendment. Where a development proposal would be in substantial conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan will be required prior to any zoning or subdivision approvals. A substantial conflict will exist when a development proposal would result in changes from the designations of the Land Use Plan Map, Transportation Plan Map or Parks and Open Space Map in the Comprehensive Plan.

2. Criteria for evaluating amendment proposals. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan resulting from development proposals under this Code shall be evaluated according to the criteria and procedure outlined in Article 4. (Ord. 1371 § 1, 2022)