§13–719.

    The objectives of the plan are to:

        (1)    guide a coordinated, adjusted, efficient, and economic development of the region in a manner that will best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity, and welfare of the residents of the region in accordance with present and future needs and resources;

        (2)    provide for patterns of urbanization and the uses of land and resources for trade, industry, recreation, forestry, agriculture, and tourism;

        (3)    create conditions favorable to the development of human resources;

        (4)    identify the public interest and the necessity for public action and intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in the region;

        (5)    coordinate with the efforts of the private sector in the region;

        (6)    recognize any State comprehensive planning and development activities;

        (7)    reflect the plans and programs of the participating governmental units; and

        (8)    take into account economic and demographic factors, conditions, and trends that are relevant to the future development of the region.