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ATTACHMENT 5 - characteristics of community development— higher densities, for example. These areas are treated much as. unincorporated communities are within the General Plan, in that they are solely under the County jurisdiction, and they are provided with specific land use designations and zoning reflective of their characteristics They are not portrayed, however, with the broad "community" designation in most cases. For purposes of Plan administration, a parcel of land is either within a UGB or designated: community or it is not —the deriding factor is the portrayal on the Plan Diagram. Lands adjacent to such "boundaries are not considered to be within them until and if the boundaries are adjusted to accommodate them Rural Lands Finally, lands considered as agricultural, forest or natural resources are lands not within any of the above classifications. These lands include the vast majority of total Lane County acreage, and are under the jurisdiction of the County plus 'state and federal governments (National Forests). The Statewide Planning Goals and the Policies of this Plan limited substantial rural development However, it is recognized that such development may occur provided it is consistent with the policies contained in this document E. IMPLEMSNTATION As stated earlier, the County Policies are intended to guide aeons and decisions. Although the policies have a common feature (i.e., relating to one or more aspects of land use) they cover a broad range of topics and concerns. Because of this wide range, it is not reasonable to assume all policies are to be implemented in the same manner. Visualizing a policy as being in one or more of the following categories will provide a better understanding as to its application Advisory Policies These are statements describing the County's position on a certain topic or issue; generally but not always, relating neither to a subject nor under the direct jurisdiction of the County. These policies are primarily intended to inform or influence the actions of other parties. They do not have direct influence on the implementation of the General Plan through Plan Map designation, zoning of land or County Regulations. Examples: "'La4County recommends that no new wilderness-areas be designated without a complete analysis of the revenue and employment impacts on Lane County. Where designations are made, negative employment and revenue impacts should be i mitigated by increasing allowable timber harvests on other public lands." I Commitment Policies These are statements describing a future action the County intends to undertake. The policies cover a variety of topics including (a) guidance in County operations, procedures-and relationships with other agencies, (b) recognition of state and federal Page 6 ATTACHMENT °!,°�