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PAGE 59 GOP Number GOP Language Recommended Action Comments/Rationale ~ development within the Vero Lake Estates Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) for which a cut and fill waiver has been granted by the county. Policy 5.4: The county will preserve the natural functions and values of wetlands by implementing the policies listed under Objective 5 of the Conservation Element. No Change Objective 6 Consistent with Objective 2 of the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-element, there will be no reduction in the availability of groundwater from the surficial aquifer through 2030. No Change Policy 6.1: The county will continue to require on-site retention/detention in accordance with SJRWMD and FDEP performance standards, as outlined in the Storm water Management and Flood Protection ordinance. Revise Consider: The County will continue to require on-site retention/detention in accordance with SJRWMD and FDEP performance standards, as outlined in the Stormwater Management and Flood Protection ordinance. Policy 6.2: The county will continue to require reuse of storm water runoff for irrigation of golf courses and other developments with wet detention/retention ponds with a surface area greater than one acre. Revise Consider: The County will continue to request that the lowest quality of water available be used for irrigation purposes in accordance with SJRWMD program requirements. Policy 6.3: By 2012, the county shall explore the feasibility of developing storm water parks in the unincorporated county to recharge the surficial aquifer. Remove Outdated policy Objective 7 Consistent with DCA Rule 9J-5.011(2)( c )(5), the county shall maintain Water Quality Level of Service (WQLOS) based on Pollutant Load Reduction Goals (PLRGs) established by the SJRWMD for the Indian River Lagoon and, when available, based on Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) standards established for the Lagoon. Revise Consider: Consistent with the Central Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan, the County shall endeavor to maintain Water Quality Level of Service (WQLOS) based on Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) standards established for the Lagoon. Policy 7.1: The county shall cooperate with the IRLNEP, SJR WMD, FDEP, DHRS, Marine Resources Council (MRC), and other organizations in conducting an inventory pollutant loadings to the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). Revise Consider: The County shall cooperate with the IRLNEP, SJRWMD, FDEP, FDOH, and other organizations in conducting an inventory pollutant loadings to the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). Policy 7.2: The county will reduce the loading of suspended solids within storm water runoff by paving unpaved county roads within developed areas where the roads' drainage systems discharge into the IRL. Revise Consider: Where practical, the County will reduce the loading of suspended solids within storm water runoff by paving unpaved county roads within developed areas where the roads' drainage systems discharged into the IRL either directly or indirectly. Policy 7.3: The county will continue to require applicants for land clearing permits to submit erosion control plans. No Change Policy 7.4: The County will continue to operate a street sweeping program for county roads. No Change Policy 7.5: Indian River County will continue to require sodding or grassing of steep slopes constructed in conjunction with all Transportation Improvement Projects. Revise Consider: Indian River County will require sodding or stabilization for all disturbed soils as required in LDRs or through the FDEP NPDES permitting program. Policy 7.6: In accordance with Program Goal I of the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan and Goal I of the Surface Water Improvement Management (SWIM) Plan, the county shall reduce the amount of non-point source pollution entering the Indian River Lagoon by applying for SWIM funds and Section 319 Grants to improve the pollutant removal of efficiency of existing stormwater management facilities and, where feasible, to construct new regional stormwater management facilities. Revise Consider: The County shall continue to pursue the reduction of non- point source pollution entering the Indian River Lagoon by applying for funding assistance through available sources to improve the pollutant removal of efficiency of existing stormwater management facilities and, where feasible, to construct new regional stormwater management facilities. Policy 7.7: The county shall eliminate all point sources of pollution from private sewer plants and septic tanks contributing to water quality problems and nutrient enrichment of the Indian River Lagoon and the Upper St. Johns River Basin (as indicated in the Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element policies) by: ~ Continuing to expand sanitary sewer service within the Urban Service Area; ~ Requiring annual evaluation of private sewer plants; Revise Consider: "The County shall work towards the elimination of all point sources of pollution from private sewer plants and septic tanks contributing to water quality problems and nutrient enrichment of the Indian River Lagoon and the Upper St. Johns River Basin (as indicated in the Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element policies) by: