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PAGE 4 GOP Number GOP Language Recommended Action Comments/Rationale • Within C-3 designated areas, the total area of xeric scrub disturbed by a PD project shall not exceed 20% of the total xeric scrub area occurring on site. Policy 1.7: Conservation land use designations shall be depicted on the future land use map. The exact boundaries of the C-2 and C-3 Conservation designated areas shall be determined by environmental survey. With one exception, any area which is depicted as a C-2 (wetlands) area or C-3 (upland xeric scrub) area on the Future Land Use Map, but which is determined by environmental survey not to be wetlands (as defined in the Conservation Element) or xeric uplands (as defined by the presence of xeric scrub vegetation and Orsino fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes, or Electra sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes) will have the same land use designation as the contiguous adjacent property. The exception applies to land located east of the St. Sebastian River and depicted as C -3 on the future land use map. If determined by environmental survey not to be xeric uplands, then that land shall be designated R, Rural Residential (up to 1 unit/acre). All areas depicted as C-3 on the Future Land Use Map which have xeric scrub vegetation and Orsino fine or Electra sands will be deemed environmentally important, notwithstanding whether or not such areas meet the 5-acre minimum threshold for environmental importance established in Conservation Element Policy 6.11 for other districts in the county. The determination of the exact outer boundaries of C-2 or C-3 areas will be made by the county environmental planning staff based on verification of the vegetation and soils criteria referenced above, as applied to the environmental boundary survey conducted by the landowner/applicant or his agent at the time of application for any development permit (other than a comprehensive plan amendment or rezoning). The county environmental planning staff shall not make its determination of importance or sensitivity until after consultation with all appropriate local, state and federal agencies. Such consultation shall be ongoing, as required. Revise Recommend adding "initial": "shall not make its determination of importance or sensitivity until after initial consultation with…" because "consultation shall be ongoing" equates to the determination never being made. Policy 1.8: C-2 and C-3 designated lands shall be considered for public acquisition. Revise Cross reference to Conservation element, ensure consistency. Policy 1.9: The Agricultural Land Use designations shall be applied to those areas of the county that have been traditionally used for agricultural purposes and are sufficiently removed from urban areas. The Agricultural Land Use categories will ensure the continuation of the agriculture industry, protect agricultural lands from urban encroachment, and provide valuable green and open space. No Change Vision document identified alternative forms of development and practices within the Ag land use; should further discuss and consider inclusion in the following policies; can also reference the Vision document as an appendix if so desired (not required unless the County wants to rely upon that for / as part of the DIA) Policy 1.10: Development of agriculturally designated lands shall be limited to the following: Agricultural Uses such as Farming, Groves, Range and Livestock Activities and Forestry Excavation Activities Agricultural Planned Developments consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 5.9 Single-Family Residential Uses: • Up to 1 unit/lot or parcel on legally established non-conforming lots or parcels of record, existing on October 1, 1990 • Up to 1 unit/5 acres in AG-1 designated areas • Up to 1 unit/10 acres in AG-2 designated areas • Up to 1 unit/20 acres in AG-3 designated areas Agricultural Research Uses No Change See previous comment and rationale.