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To the north of the subject property is CON -1, Public Lands Conservation District, and RM -6, Residential Multiple -Family Zoning District. To the south is the Island Club Riverside subdivision which is zoned RS -6. The closest RS -3 Zoning is to the west across the Indian River Lagoon in the Orchid Isles Subdivision. Conservation zoning and single-family residential zoning with low density land use patterns are consistent with the existing development patterns. The future land use designation of L-2 anticipates these districts will fill-in the urban service area between transportation corridors and along the medium density districts. Zonine District Differences In terms of permitted uses, there are both similarities and differences between the existing A-1 zoning and the proposed RS -3 zoning. The respective zoning district's purpose statements best illustrate the distinctions between the zoning districts. These purpose statements, found in the County's Land Development Regulations (LDRs), are as follows: A-1: The Agricultural -1 District is intended to provide areas suitable for agriculture, tree farming, and the conservation and management of open space, vegetative cover, natural systems, aquifer recharge areas, wildlife areas and scenic areas. This district is also intended to provide opportunities for residential uses at very low densities to promote housing opportunities in the county. This district is further intended to permit activities which require non -urban locations and do not detrimentally impact lands devoted to rural and agricultural activities. RS -3: The single-family residential district is established to implement the policies of the County Comprehensive Plan for managing land designated for residential uses, providing single-family housing opportunities, and ensuring adequate public facilities and to meet the needs of residents. Single-family districts are also intended to implement the county's housing policies by providing opportunities for a varied and diverse housing supply. The following analysis is per Chapter 902: Amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas, Section 902.12(3) which states that all proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission which shall consider such proposals in accordance with items (A) through (K) of Section 902.12(3). Item A — Whether or not the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable portion of the land development regulations (LDRs). The subject property has an L-2 land use designation. Per the land use zoning matrix provided in section 911.07 of the County LDRs, the requested RS -3 zoning designation is consistent with the subject property's L-2 land use designation. The proposed RS -3 zoning designation is also consistent with the surrounding area's zoning and development pattern and will not create any incompatibilities or nonconformities. All other LDR requirements will be reviewed for E 154