The procedure is the same as that followed in the adoption of the plan. The plan commission prepares the amendment, holds a public hearing, and then recommends the amendment to the county commissioners. It is actually a good idea to review the plan every three to five years to make sure it is still consistent with community goals. Community leaders may be tempted to look for a canned comprehensive plan. They may be tempted, but they shouldn't be fooled.
Communities are as individual as people are.
A community's comprehensive plan should be unique, not borrowed from another municipality or county. If the background research and proposed policies are not hammered out in the community, the resulting plan will not be effective. The main objective is for the plan to fit specific, individual needs and help the community reach its long-range goals for growth. Planning can do a world of good for a community by capturing clearly the community's values, goals, and objectives, and becoming a policy guide for physical development. It provides a strong legal basis for land use decision making and makes it possible to use public resources more efficiently.