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_ M M Based on the foregoing, I respectfully offer to you the following proposed revision to the Zoning Code which will provide for effective public participation and good government in Indian River County: Proposed Revision to Section 902.12(2) entitled "Changes and amendments". The board of county commissioners may from time to time, on its own motion, the motion of the Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission, or the petition of the owner or the owner's authorized agent, amend, supplement, change, modify, or repeal by ordinance, pursuant to the authority and in the manner provided herein, any of the provisions of the land development regulation: provided, however, except in (i) emergency situations (ii) pursuant to a requirement of the Department of Community Affairs, or (iii) pursuant to a court order, the land development regulations may not be amended supplemented, changed, modified, or repealed between June 1 and October 31 during any given year. (proposed additions are underlined) This proposed revision seems to strike the proper balance between the need for the County Commission to act in its legislative capacity and the need for its citizens to have effective public participation in connection with amendments to the Zoning Code that could adversely impact the quality of their lives in Indian River County. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Respectfully yours, PETER J. HENN, P.A. _ V VV, Peter J. Henn Mr. Henn stated that he would ask for less than 5 minutes of the Commissioners' time. He has been actively involved with some homeowners' groups, especially on the north barrier island, who are very concerned with changes to the land development regulations. Mr. Henn then questioned why the County Commissioners make changes during the summer months when these groups are out of town. Commissioner Eggert advised that the changes occur twice a year. Vice Chairman Adams stated that the Board of County Commissioners operates 12 months out of the year and has probably made dozens of changes during the summer that did not affect the groups Mr. Henn refers to. She wanted Mr. Henn to understand 59 BOOK 95 PAa-21 MAY 319 1995