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terms of the region’s plan for development.
In offering recommendations, the Framework advocates for the
formation of a regional planning entity and the creation of a preliminary
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agriculture included “conducting workshops/training for local governments
in innovative land use control techniques such as cluster development, mixed
use zoning and agricultural zoning” and “preparing in­depth studies that
advance Framework principles and policies (e.g. farmland preservation). 55
After the creation of the Erie County Planning Board, Step Four of the
Recommendations calls for joint meetings of the County Planning Boards.
At these meetings, the members will hear reports on various topics, such as
conservation initiatives and state and national best practices in planning and
conservation. 56
The report also delineates action steps that can be taken in the
immediate future (Years 1­5) from those in the extended future (Years 6­10).
Within the Early Years (Years 1­5), actions include development of capital
project review policies and procedures, in an effort to examine proposed
capital expenditures against the backdrop of the Framework’s principles
and policies. For the long term future (Years 5­10), the Framework offers
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agricultural conservation, such as environmental protection, promotion of
local sustainability, and importance to the local economy, the Framework
proposes eight action items that would support agricultural conservation.
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Niagara Counties’ Farmland Protection Plans to include greater explanation
regarding priorities and action steps for farmland protection. 57 In providing
for such updates, the two counties can formulate land conservation policies
that will receive priority. 58 The second action step foresees an increased
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