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Comprehensive Plan Introductory Element plan amendment, which was adopted in 1998, and resulted in a major update of the county's comprehensive plan. Under rule 9J-5, county plans must contain the following elements and sub -elements: Future Land Use; Transportation; Housing; Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, Potable Water; Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge; Coastal Management; Conservation; Recreation and Open Space; Intergovernmental Coordination; and Capital Improvements. Other elements may be included at the option of the local government. The Indian River County plan also includes an Introductory Element and an Economic Development Element. In addition to establishing the required components of a local comprehensive plan, rule 9J-5 establishes minimum criteria for the preparation, review and compliance determination of comprehensive plans. These requirements recognize that local governments will play a major role in accomplishing state and regional goals and policies. The regulations also mandate that local plans be based on the review and analysis of existing conditions, projected population and service demand, projected cost of service provision, and sources of revenue for the community. Planning Process and Public Participation In addition to meeting the technical requirements of preparing a comprehensive plan, local governments must provide opportunities for local citizens and property owners to participate in the development and adoption of the plan. In January 1988, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Public Participation Plan to be used in the preparation of the county's comprehensive plan. That multifaceted plan provided for public education, public input during plan preparation and development, public hearings during the adoption process and general provisions to be followed throughout the planning process. The education component required the development of this Introductory Element of the plan as well as the presentation of this information to the public. To provide overall direction in the process of developing the plan, the Board of County Commissioners appointed the Planning and Zoning Commission as the designated local planning agency. The Board of County Commissioners also directed existing county boards and commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, to provide direct input in the development of individual elements of the comprehensive plan. The Board also acknowledged the role of the county planning staff and other civic and professional groups and organizations. Among the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibilities were: establishing broad goals; reviewing staff and other advisory group reports; conducting public meetings and hearings; and Community Development Department Indian River County Supplement #_; Ordinance 2005- 3