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limited development may be allowed. In such cases, all environmental agencies having jurisdiction shall approve the development plan and shall certify in writing that the plan is the least damaging alternative arrd, further, that the applicant has submitted a mitigation plan which will minimize damage to the extent technically feasible. iii. Applicants may be granted variances to the setback requirements of the zoning ordinance in order to protect environmentally sensitive areas. 2. Storm and Floodwater System Management. All proposed developments shall be reviewed to assure adequate drainage, flood prevention, and protection of water quality. A stormwater management system shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Indian River County Stormwater Management and Floodwater Protection Ordinance. 3. Beach and Dune Protection. All developments shall demonstrate cei-pliance with the Coastal Construction Control Line as established in Chapter 161, rlorida Statutes, and as specified in this zoning ordinance. In addi- tion, the standards for protecting dure vegetation, as estab- lished in the Indian kiver County -ree Protection Ordinance, shall be satisfied. 23.3 G. General Appearance and Relationship to Adjacent Properties. 1. Site Location and Character of Use. The Indian River County Co-.prehensive Plan together with the Zoning Code shall be used to deter?-ine the suitability of specif- ic sites and the appropriateness of the land use, whether it be a permitted use, use requiring adninistrati•ee permit, or special exception use. 2. Building Location and Height. Where a proposed site is adjacent to a r.ore restrictive zoning district, the Director of Planning and Development may require the minimum building setbacks and maxir.u, height limitations to be more restrictive than those required by the applicable zoning district in order to ensure compatibility of the proposed site with surrounding land uses, but in no case shall the additional requirements be more restrictive than those of the abutting zoning district. 3. Landscaped Areas. Landscaped areas shall be provided in order to create attractive transition areas between properties; to minimize the impact of air, water and noise pollution; to minimize the visual impact of solid waste receptacles and other on site storage areas; to direct pedestrian and vehicular movement; and, to maintain and enhance the natural features of the site. Landscape elements may include all forms of natural vegetation and plantings, ground forms, water patterns, rock groupings and all other open space areas. Landscape designs shall demonstrate a concern for water conserva- tion. Landscaped areas shall be graded properly to allow effi- cient irrigation. Native drought -tolerant plant materials are also encouraged as a means of conserving water resources. In addition, appropriate erosion control facilities and techniques shall be utilized where necessary. All applicable standards of Chapter 131, "Landscaping" shall also be satisfied. -26-