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which provides for the regulation of development in the 100- year floodplains as identified by FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). The purpose of the ordinance is to allow development to occur while maintaining the functions of the floodplain to the maximum extent feasible, while providing for protection of life and property, C. The adoption of County Ordinance No. 86-21, entitled "Coastal Construction Code", to provide minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings and structures(other than coastal protective structures)and to reduce the harmful effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters occurring along the coastal areas of the County. d. The adoption of the 1978 FDNR Coastal Construction Control Line (C.C.C.L.) as the line of construction prohibition to help decrease potential storm damage and protect upland property. e. The Indian River County Land Development Regulations requirement that all new construction and significant renovation efforts meet current codes. f. The Emergency Management staff attending meetings(Public Service Advisory Council, Planning and Zoning Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, DRI reviews, etc.) to provide input for building issues relative to public safety as well as assisting with the guidance of long-term redevelopment. g. The advertising of community development meetings which encourages broad-based local participation to help guide long- term redevelopment. h. The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee purchases environmentally sensitive lands formerly zoned and/or platted as buildable properties. This initiative is a mitigation strategy used to prevent community growth in areas determined as environmentally sensitive, not in the public interest and those known to be subject to repetitive weather phenomenon. Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex 11 - Page 5