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Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space Element GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES As with all elements of the comprehensive plan, goals, objectives and policies are the basis of the Recreation Open Space Element. Not only do they establish the county's direction for recreation and open space; but goals, objectives and policies also set community expectations for recreation and open space and courses of action which the county will pursue to meet those expectations. GOAL: It is the goal of Indian River County to provide a recreation and open space system which meets the needs of all residents of the county, is accessible to all residents of the county, and maximizes the county's physical, cultural and historical resources. OBJECTIVE 1: Adequate Parklands and Recreation Facilities Through 2030, adopted recreation levels -of -service will be maintained to ensure that adequate parklands and recreation facilities are available and accessible for public use. POLICY 1.1: The county hereby adopts a recreation level -of -service standard of 6.61 recreation acres per 1,000 permanent population plus weighted seasonal population POLICY 1.2: For level -of service purposes, the county shall measure parkland acres per 1000 population by summing the total county owned park acreage and dividing by the current estimate of unincorporated county permanent population, plus weighted seasonal population. POLICY 1.3: The county shall maintain its concurrency management system, which allows proposed developments only if there is sufficient parkland to serve the proposed development. POLICY 1.4: The county hereby adopts the facility standards identified in Table 10.1 as guidelines to be used in developing parklands. POLICY 1.5: By 2018, the county shall complete a needs analysis of its recreation services. This analysis will include an assessment of the type of parks and facilities needed in Indian River County, the quantity of facilities needed, the location where those facilities are needed, the current use of facilities, and a comparison of county needs to national standards for recreation services, and unique local conditions relevant to recreation services. POLICY 1.6: By 20168, the Recreation Department shall evaluate the existing user fee structure and include full cost recovery for adult programs. POLICY 1.7: By 20167, the Recreation Department shall revise its fee structure for county recreational programs and reservation of county park facilities to include a surcharge for out of county residents. Community Development Department Indian River County 46