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Policy 7.7: Indian River County acknowledges the environmental importance of the prime aquifer recharge areas shown on Figure 2.29. The county shall regulate the development of these areas. Regulations include an overlay district which restricts land uses, implements special siting requirements for septic tanks to mitigate soil drainage characteristics, and regulates other factors which impact the recharge capability of the land. Policy 7.8: The county shall protect public water supply wells by prohibiting the placement of septic systems; stormwater retention/detention areas; wastewater treatment plant effluent discharges, including but not limited to percolation ponds, surface water discharge, spray irrigation, and drainfields; sanitary landfills, feed lots and other concentrated animal facilities; mining and excavation activities; and the handling, production, and storage of regulated substances within wellfield cones of influence. Policy 7.9: Consistent with the Potable Water Sub -Element, the county shall continue to extend the county water system, enabling the acquisition of small public water systems, thereby reducing the number of residents using the shallow aquifer, which is subject to groundwater pollution threats. Policy 7.10: Through the use of fee simple purchase, transfer of development rights, and conservation easements, Indian River County shall coordinate with other state, federal and local agencies to identify and protect vegetative communities identified in Conservation Element policies 6.1 through 6.7. Policy 7.11: The county, in cooperation with the local Environmental Health Department, shall continue to regulate the siting of septic tanks including siting requirements to mitigate soil characteristics. OBJECTIVE 8: PROTECTION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES Through 2015, at least 95% of unincorporated Indian River County's historic properties (as identified in "Historic Properties Survey of Indian River County, Florida", prepared by Historic Property Associates, Inc., April 1989) will continue to be preserved in fair, good, or excellent condition. Policy 8.1: The HisterieReseufees Advisory Committee The county historian and, as needed, outside consultants and experts shall provide guidance and advice to the Board of County Commissioners on matters concerning historic and archaeological preservation. Committee review!members shall represent a broad base of eetinty in4er-ests and have interest in and knowledge -of histor-io maRer-s. The eetmniaee shall meet on an ad hoe basis to The county historian shall be consulted for recommendations concerning: • proposed changes to county regulations protecting historic and archaeological resources; and Future Land Use Element 164