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PAGE 20 GOP Number GOP Language Recommended Action Comments/Rationale Policy 4.4: By January 2020, Indian River County shall work with property owners, developers, and the public to develop and implement a plan to promote development of the areas targeted for redevelopment and infill development. That plan shall examine the feasibility of reduced development fees, streamlined application processing, mixed uses, density bonuses, Traditional Neighborhood Design, home/work linkages and other innovative techniques to promote development in those areas. Remove Policy completed. Policy 4.5: Where proposed development projects abut undeveloped or developed property, the county shall require that such development be designed and constructed or guaranteed to accommodate both vehicular and bicycle/ pedestrian interconnections. Interconnections may include shared roadways or driveways that provide local traffic circulation. Exemptions shall be granted where interconnections would create a “funneling effect” through an existing neighborhood or have no potential for providing interconnectivity or through-street benefits (e.g. segments that dead- end into water bodies, built facilities, or environmentally sensitive areas). Revise Revise minimal language to encourage (may) to allow for case-by-case reviews and other considerations Policy 4.6: By 2011, the county shall adopt traffic-calming standards and designs to address concerns about the speed of “cut- through” traffic. Traffic calming improvements shall be constructed with project interconnections where necessary Revise/Remove Update and move to Transportation Element Policy 4.7: The county shall require that developers construct sidewalks on both sides of internal project streets in higher density residential developments and mixed-use projects. Revise The county shall require that developers construct sidewalks on both sides of internal project streets in residential developments and mixed- use projects. Policy 4.8: When reviewing amendments to the Future Land Use Map, the county shall consider the impact of the proposed amendment upon the jobs/housing balance of the following subareas: north county, central county, and south county. In so doing, the county will not approve amendments where the effect will be to lower the jobs/housing balance in the north county, central county, and south county subareas from their 2005 baseline values. Remove Not required by statute and also generally addressed under Economic Development. Objective 5 Indian River County will have a diverse mix of land uses, development patterns, housing densities, and housing types. By 2030, 25% of the County’s housing units will be in multiple-family, mixed use, or traditional neighborhood design projects. Revise Revise to this: Indian River County will have a diverse mix of land uses, development patterns, housing densities, and housing types. Policy 5.1: The county’s adopted Land Development Regulations (LDRs), including zoning, shall constitute the county’s minimum requirement for land development. All LDRs shall be consistent with the provisions of the comprehensive plan. No Change Policy 5.2: The residential densities depicted on the future land use plan map shall be the maximum densities permitted. Where density bonuses are applicable, density maximums may be exceeded. Revise Language is unnecessary and incorrectly located in this portion of the Element; better suited with housing or Policy on density(s). Policy 5.3: Indian River County zoning districts shall permit a variety of residential building and development styles. Remove Unnecessary language and assumed per Statutes and County Code. Policy 5.4: To prevent the emergence of strip development along US Highway 1, the county shall allow residential uses within commercial areas through mixed-use development. Such accessory residential uses shall be allowed by right in commercial zoning districts. Revise Language should reflect (clarify) that use is/should be truly accessory. Policy 5.5: Indian River County LDRs shall contain a special Planned Development (PD) zoning district. That district shall be designated as an overlay on the county’s zoning atlas. The PD zoning district is intended to provide for the development of projects which require flexibility in order to maximize open space and conserve natural features, provide alternative and energy-efficient/sustainable designs, incorporate recreational facilities, incorporate a mix of uses, and provide a variety of housing choices. No Change Policy 5.6: By 2011, Indian River County shall adopt development regulations allowing mixed use PDs in residentially-designated areas. All mixed use PDs in residentially designated areas shall meet all of the following criteria: Development Parameters 1. The maximum project area for a mixed use PD in a residential area shall be 40 acres unless the property is located within the SR 60/IRSC preferred location area. The SR 60/IRSC preferred location area is an area adjacent to the SR No Change Except for date, Policy is good and provides guidance for Codes.