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backs. SECTION 6 MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF SCENIC OR HISTORIC ROADS The Public Works Division of Indian River County, the Parks Department and the Community Development Division shall implement guidelines for maintenance of the scenic and historic roads. These guidelines will be adopted by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners and shall include: (a) The prohibition on clear cutting of vegetation in the Protected Area except under circumstances where sight lines are obstructed and contribute to traffic hazards. (b) Provide for the cutting of selective vegetation within the Protected Area upon the recommendation of the Community Development Division and approval of the County Planning and Zoning Commission. (c) Rules will be adopted to promote the establishment of planting strips within the protected area to be comprised of native vegetation. (d) Provisions shall be established to provide adequate drainage for the roadbed and surrounding properties and a program of maintenance shall be established to assure the continued effectiveness of the system. (e) Provisions shall be established for the selective removal of trees and other vegetation from the Protected Area when such are damaged beyond restoration. In all cases all such activity will comply with the Indian River County Tree Protection Ordinance. SECTION 7 VARIANCES The Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission, after due public notice, may grant such variances from the terms of this ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest when, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would result in unnecessary and undue hardship. Prior to the approval of any variance from the provi- sions of this ordinance or the rules and regulations adopted here- -4-