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Utilities and Services The subject site is within the Urban Service Area of the County. . Water Service is available from the North and South County Reverse Osmosis Plants (interlinked), which currently have sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional demand generated by the subject rezoning request. Wastewater service is available from the West Regional Wastewater treatment plant. The West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant has sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional demand generated by the subject rezoning request. Per Indian River County Land Development Regulations, uses that develop on the site will be required to connect to County Water and Sewer service. Transportation System The subject site abuts 16th Street. This roadway is classified as a Major Collector road on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map. Located within an approximate 115-130 foot wide public road right-of-way (width varies), this segment of 16th Street is a two lane paved road. There are currently no planned road improvements for this section of 16th Street listed in the County's Comprehensive Plan. Zoning District Differences In terms of potential uses, there are no substantial differences between the existing RM -6 district and the proposed RM -8 districts. The most notable differences between the existing RM -6 district and proposed RM -8 district are, that the proposed RM -8 zoning district allows for an additional 2 units per acre and, specific uses such as, bed and breakfasts, group homes, congregate living and, child or adult care facilities must go through a less stringent permitting process (see Attachment 4 for details). The purpose statement for the multi -family zoning districts, found in the County's Land Development Regulations (LDRs), is as follows: Multiple -Family Residential District: The multiple -family districts are established to implement the policies of the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan for managing land designated for residential uses, providing opportunities for multifamily residential units and ensuring adequate public facilities to meet the needs of residents. These districts are also intended to implement the County's housing policies by providing opportunities for a varied and diverse housing supply. The RM -6, Multiple -Family Residential District (up to 6 units per acre) and the RM -8, Multiple - Family Residential District (up to 8 units per acre) are the County's two most prevalent multi- family zoning districts. In terms of permitted uses and size and dimension criteria, there are both similarities and differences between the existing RM -6 district and the proposed RM -8 district (see Attachment 4). With respect to lot size for multi -family and duplex development, under RM -6 zoning, the minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet. Under RM -8 zoning, the minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet. 21