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OVERALL REVIEW OF THE PLAN There are several areas within the 1982 Comprehensive Plan that contain deficiencies, as defined by today's standards. For example, there were no goals specified for each element, and many objectives and policies were mixed or absent. For those objective included within the 1982 plan, many were general or contained no directional pattern. There was also no method of evaluation, nor were there methods for the implementation of the elements, with the exception of the Sewer and Water Elements and the Recreation and Open Space Element. In addition, there were inconsistencies among the elements with regard to the overall format of the plan. Unlike the 1990 comprehensive plan, the 1982 Plan was based upon the requirements of the 1975 Act. The 1975 Act was structured to provide a more general direction for planning. As such, the Act was much less specific than the 1985 Act in mandating plan content. Indian River County, however, has been active in planning, has provided the necessary urban services, has maintained an adequate level of service and has worked to satisfy its residents' needs. Overall, Indian River County has maintained a pro -planning attitude. As a result, the county has followed the policies of the 1982 Plan. There have been only a limited number of amendments to the 1982 Plan, mostly minor changes that have served to strengthen the plan. With regard to land use, the amendments have served to reduce densities or to expand parts of the Commercial -Industrial Districts. The 1985 Act is much more specific than was the 1975 Act. By compelling governing bodies to demonstrate the economic feasibility of their comprehensive plans, the 1985 Act ensures that goals, objectives and policies of the 1990 Plan will be realistically and economically achievable. The 1990 Comprehensive Plan for Indian River County is not only more detailed than the 1982 plan; it will also be easier to implement and evaluate. The Implementation Matrix for each element identifies the actions which must be taken, who is responsible for the action, the timeframe for the action and any funding required. The Evaluation Matrix shows the measure for each objective and the timeframe in achieving the objective. These matrices not only provide effective tools for the county to implement the plan, but they will make it easier for the county to conduct future evaluations. Indian River County has evaluated and appraised its 1982 plan and the Comprehensive Plan for 1990 will replace the 1982 plan upon state approval. 27