Comprehensive Plan Content New York statutes define a comprehensive plan as the "materials, written and/or graphic, including but not limited to maps, charts, studies, resolutions, reports and other descriptive material that identify the goals, objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, standards, devices and instruments for the immediate and long range protection, enhancement, growth and development of the [locality]." While there are no required components of a comprehensive plan, the statutes suggest fifteen elements for inclusion: a general statement of goals, objectives and standards upon which proposals for the immediate and long range growth and development of the municipality are based; consideration of regional needs and official plans of other government units within the region; existing and proposed location and intensity of land uses; consideration of agricultural uses, historic and cultural resources, coastal and natural resources and sensitive environmental areas; consideration of population, demographics and socio-economic trends and future projections; the location and types of transportation facilities; existing and proposed location of public and private utilities and infrastructure; existing housing and future housing needs, including affordable housing; present and future location of historic sites, educational, cultural, health and emergency services; existing and proposed recreational facilities and parkland; present and future locations of commercial and industrial facilities; specific policies and strategies for improving the local economy in coordination with other plan topics; proposed measures, programs, devices and instruments to implement the goals of the comprehensive plan; all or part of the plan of another public agency; and any and all other items which are consistent with the orderly growth and development of the municipality.