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Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element buffer(s) exceed twenty percent (20%) of the parcel or lot depth perpendicular to the applicable waterway. Shoreline protection buffers shall not apply to platted lots with existing seawalls. o Within the shoreline protection buffer, no development shall be permitted with the exception of docks, boat ramps, pervious walkways and elevated walkways which provide the property owner with reasonable access to the waterway. o No more than twenty percent (20%) or 25 feet, whichever is greater, of any shoreline may be altered for reasonable access. Native vegetation in the remainder of the shoreline protection buffer shall remain unaltered, except as may be allowed through county trimming regulations. o Shoreline alteration shall be prohibited, unless it is in the public interest or prevents or repairs erosion damage, or provides reasonable access to the water, does not adversely impact water quality, natural habitat or adjacent shoreline uses, and is permitted by all applicable jurisdictional regulatory agencies. Policy 2.18: The county shall take actions recommended in the 2008 update to the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP), including actions to eradicate invasive flora and fauna, reduce sedimentation and assess potential climate change impacts to lagoon resources. Policy 2.19: The county shall coordinate with the Health Department to educate homeowners on the proper maintenance of on-site disposal system (OSDS), with particular focus on OSDS maintenance on lots proximate to the Indian River Lagoon. The coordination will involve the county providing technical assistance to the Health Department and assisting with distribution of education material. OBJECTIVE 3 Groundwater Ouality and Ouantity Through 2025, there will be no reduction in the quality or quantity of water in either the surficial aquifer or the Floridan aquifer in Indian River County. For the purpose of this objective, water quality will be based on SJRWMD's most current regional groundwater model. Polic�3.1: Consistent with Policy 1.5 of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub - element, the county shall continue to enforce existing land development regulations that protect existing and future public water supply wells from contamination by prohibiting any non-residential land use which stores, handles, or produces a toxic or petroleum-based product, or any substance regulated under 40 CFR 302, 40 CFR 122.2 1, and/or Chapter 487, Community Development Department Indian River County 126