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productive forest lands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses. <br />Policy 9.1: Industrial developments which are solely resource based may be permitted <br />beyond UGAs. <br />Policy 9.2: <br />Policy 9.3 : <br />Industries and commercial developments which provide for and/or compliment <br />sales of agricultural production and agricultural tourism, or enhance <br />recreational tourism within the County shall be encouraged within rural areas. <br />All economic development and population growth in the County shall be <br />accommodated in a manner that minimizes impacts on agricultural land, <br />forestry, mineral resources, shorelines, and critical areas. <br />10. OPEN SPA -E ND MeR IATION <br />Objective: To encourage the retention of open space and development of recreational <br />opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and <br />water, and develop parks. <br />Policy 10.1 Preserve open space and create recreational opportunities through the use of <br />innovative regulatory techniques and incentives such as but not limited to: <br />purchase of development rights, transfer of development rights, conservation <br />easements, Public Benefit Rating System, and level of service standards. <br />Policy 10.2 New park and recreational facility plans shall include natural features, <br />topography, floodplains, relationship to population characteristics, types of <br />facilities, various user group needs, and standards of access including travel <br />time. <br />Policy 10.3 Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities shall be designed to provide a wide <br />range of opportunities allowing for individual needs of those using these <br />facilities. <br />Policy 10.4 Expansion and enhancement of parks, recreation, scenic areas, and viewing <br />points shall be identified, planned for, and improved in shore lands and urban <br />and rural designated areas. <br />11. ENVIRONMENT <br />Objective: To protect and enhance the County's quality of life and rural environment by <br />safeguarding its environmental resources. <br />Policy 11.1: All jurisdictions shall protect critical areas through comprehensive plans and <br />policies and develop regulations that are consistent with the adopted <br />environmental ordinances. <br />June 22, 2016 10