A Comprehensive Plan serves as a blueprint for the preservation and future development of a community, providing a long-term reference for land use decisions. By cataloging the township’s natural, open space, recreational, agricultural, historic, transportation, and community service resources, the plan establishes a foundation for evaluating conservation priorities and formulating recommendations for consideration and long-term implementation. It differs from zoning in that it is a long-range vision or policy for future growth, while zoning is a day-to-day legal, enforceable ordinance.