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Comprehensive Plan Introductory Element 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 includes two optional elements, 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. Those requirements recognize that local governments will playa 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 complying with 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 their plans. In January 1988, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Public Participation Plan that was 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 involved 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. 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 making plan adoption and plan amendment recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Complementing the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission, existing county boards and commissions were assigned primary responsibility for the development of individual elements. The groups were selected on the basis of their interest and technical knowledge of the issues associated Community Development Department Indian River County 4