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The word "Management" is indicative of how Orono citizens and officials view their <br />role in making the daily decisions that affect this lifestyle. Orono's plan is one of <br />management of our resources including land, w ater, open space and people. Grow th <br />and development is encouraged in such a way as to protect and preseire the natural <br />assets of our community. Intelligent management of all those factors affecting <br />growth and community activities will assure benefit and opportunity for all residents <br />young and old, affluent or needy, long-term citizen or prospective homeowner. <br />Finally, the words "Comprehensive Plan" are truly accurate in describing the process <br />through which this document was prepared and the complete nature of its content. <br />The planning process actually dates back to the early 1970 ’s when community <br />awareness resulted in numerous large-scale town meetings and the formation of the <br />basic direction and goals contained herein. The content is all-inclusive of those areas <br />requiring local concern and management. The document gives direction and purpose <br />in managing public and private activities in the coming years. In the best sense of the <br />word, this document is to be used as a guide or plan for reference and assistance in <br />future decision-making by citizens and public officials alike. <br />SCOPE <br />The scope of this Plan is intended to include almost every factor that influences <br />investments or improvements in the City, whether by private individuals or <br />government involvement. Each section of the Plan stands on its own merits yet is <br />an integral part of the whole. For instance, Orono's history and natural features are <br />explored as factors explaining and constraining contemporary decisions. The Land <br />Use Management section becomes the primary tool for formulation of zoning <br />regulations and development proposals. Public facilities planning of transportation, <br />recreation and sewer serv ices coordinates capital investment with land management <br />and regional system capacity. Through all runs a common thread of environmental <br />care and concern. <br />Relevance of the Plan is important as concepts must be current to be fully understood <br />or implemented. Annual reviews are to be conducted by the Planning Commission <br />and City Council to renew this understanding in light of changing attitudes and <br />events. The 1999 Plan is intended to be nominally useful tluough 2020, the current <br />time framework of regional plarming. But careful reading will reveal that Orono's <br />past history and current goals have remained essentially the same. Therefore, the <br />reader is advised that for all intents and purposes, this Plan and its impact on local <br />development is intended to be permanent. <br />L