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�FY 0 _T ♦ �' THti l � AZ M t � (4) To contribute to the environmental and historical appreciation of scenic and historic roads and the education of the residents and visitors. (Ord. No. 85-64) As development comes to Jungle Trail, so comes a diversity of 'ideas and concepts as to what constitutes the scenic and histor- ical aspects of the trail to be preserved (or enhanced), in meeting the intent of the referenced objectives. The purpose of this management plan is to establish specific guidelines for the maintenance, enhance}nent and protection of Jungle Trail. The plan is based on the County Scenic and Historic Road Ordinance, which provides that specific guidelines shall be implemented (as adopted by resolution) for the maintenance of scenic and historic roads. EXISTING CONDITIONS/ISSUES Description of Jungle Trail The approximately seven (7) miles of Jungle Trail generally can be divided into two (2) main segments: the portion south o ..C.R. 510 (Wabasso Beach Road), and the portion north of C.R. 510 extending to S.R. AlA. Jungle .Trail runs through the towns of Indian River Shores and Orchid as well as the unincorporated county. Table 1 summarizes the length of the trail found within each of these three municipal areas. TABLE 1 LENGTH OF JUNGLE TRAIL (miles) MUNICIPALITY WITHIN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES ADJACENT TO MUNICIPALITY Indian River County (unincorporated) 5.62 N/A Indian River Shores 0.90 N/A Town of Orchid 0.43 1.59 TOTAL 6.95 (2.61 S. of 510, 4.34 N. of 510) SOURCE: Indian River County Planning Division. Also, it is important to note that the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge compasses that portion of the Indian River Lagoon adjacent to approximately four (4) miles of Jungle Trail north of C.R. 510. As such, the U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service is a fourth agency with jurisdiction and authori- ty to affect development along Jungle Trail. In order to determine the specific maintenance, enhancement, and/or protection needs of Jungle Trail, it is necessary to identify various existing conditions along the trail. Maps 1 through 8 illustrate the following areas and conditions along Jungle Trail: municipal boundaries; area of the County Maintenance Map; existing land use; existing zoning; areas commonly utilized for public recreation (fishing) and areas of shoreline erosion. Also depicted (generally) are areas of various existing vegetation (ie - citrus, hammock, Brazilian peppers, mangroves, etc.) Identification of Issues/Topics of Concern Through the review of existing conditions of Jungle Trail and consulting members of the private and public sector, several important issues relating to the management of the trail have been identified. Issues/topics of concern are: preservation and/or enhancement of the 30 foot protected area adjacent to Jungle Trail -2-