The Plan shall contain recommendations for the most desirable general pattern of land use in the State. The recommendations shall be based on the best available information concerning: (1) environmental and natural factors, including climate, soil and underground conditions, topography, and water sources and bodies of water; (2) present and prospective economic bases of the State; (3) water and sewerage facilities; (4) trends of industrial, population, or other developments; (5) habits and standards of life of the people of the State; and (6) the relation of land use in the State to land use in adjoining areas.
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