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;{ uucty Ae usea tor irrigation only after the developer has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, St. John's River Water Management District and Indian River County that preferred sources of water are unavailable and that the proposed source will not adversely affect ground water quality. 17. To the maximum extent possible, xeriscape landscaping shall be used on the project site. As a minimum, 30 percent of all landscaping shall be accomplished with native vegetation only. As a minimum, 50 percent of all trees shall be native. Native species used shall be those adapted to soil and rainfall conditions occurring on site. The use of soil improvement techniques to increase water absorption and the holding capacity of the soil, mulches to minimize evapo- ration, and the most water conservative irrigation systems available (tensiometers, drip irrigation and low angle irrigation heads, etc.) shall be employed in an effort to minimize irrigation demand and waste. 18. On-site wells to the Floridan Aquifer shall be capped or abandoned prior to the commencement of any site work at Harbor Town Center unless St. John's River Water Management District approves the use of the wells for irrigation or for fire protection. 19. Prior to site plan release and the issuance of any building permits for Harbor Town Center, the developer shall provide evidence from the Indian River County Department of utility Services to the Indian River County Planning Department that adequate potable water capacity and service/distribution infrastructure will be available to serve the project. As a condition to obtaining potable water service, the developer shall pay water impact fees chargeable at the time service is requested and shall further pay for line extensions, as required, subject to impact fee credits and refundable advance agreements as may be applicable. -12- 1