Chapter IV <br />Metro Plan Review, Amendments, and Refinements <br />The Metro Plan is the long-range public policy document which establishes the broad framework <br />upon which Eugene, Springfield,,and Lane County make coordinated land use decisions. While <br />the Metro Plan is the basic guiding land use policy document, it may be amended from time to <br />time. Likewise, the Metro Plan may be augmented and implemented by more detailed <br />refinement plans and regulatory measures. <br />Goal <br />Ensure that the Metro Plan is responsive to the changing conditions, needs, and attitudes of the <br />community, <br />Findings, Objectives, and Policies <br />Findings <br />1. If the Metro Plan is to maintain its effectiveness as a policy guide, it must be adaptable to <br />the changing needs and circumstances of the community. <br />2. Between Metro Plan updates, changes to the Metro Plan may occur through Periodic <br />Review and amendments initiated by the governing bodies and citizens. <br />3. Refinements to the Metro Plan are necessary in certain geographical portions of the <br />community where there is a great deal of development pressure or for certain special <br />puaposes. <br />4. Refinement plans augment and assist in the implementation of the Metro Plan. <br />Goal <br />y I 'Dl,,- ?n a 41'0{'Na eYl.ing ng <br />an 1 ititadeq A f'1h v <br />Objectives <br />Maintain a schedule for monitoring, reviewing, and amending the Metropolitan Area <br />General Plan so it will remain current and valid. <br />2. Maintain a current land use and parcel information base for monitoring and updating the <br />Metropolitan Area General Plan. <br />IV-1 <br />Laurel Ridge Record (Z 15-5) Page 264 <br />