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PAGE 92 Conservation Element GOP Number GOP Language Recommended Action Comments/Rationale Goal It is the goal of Indian River County to protect, conserve, enhance, or appropriately use the County's natural resources in a manner which maximizes their natural functions and values. No Change Objective 1 Through 2020, air quality within Indian River County will continue to exceed state and federal minimum ambient air quality standards. Revise Revise: Through 2045, air quality within Indian River County will continue to exceed state and federal minimum ambient air quality standards. Policy 1.1: The county shall require that a burn permit be issued by the Fire Division prior to allowing burning of land clearing debris associated with development within the Urban Service Area. Issuance of a burn permit will be contingent upon the use of an air curtain incinerator, minimum separation distance from residential developments, wind direction, and/or any other conditions imposed by the Fire Division. Revise Revise to the following: County shall regulate land clearing debris burning through the Land Development Regulations. Policy 1.2: In coordination with the Office of Radiation Control and the Indian River County Health Department, the county shall make available information on the detection and control of radon gas. Revise Revise Office of Radiation Control to Bureau of Radiation Control Policy 1.3: The county shall coordinate with the State Division of Forestry to ensure that appropriate fire prevention methods are implemented for the burning of land clearing debris outside the Urban Service Area. Remove Regulated by Chapter 925; can retain if desired as it supports the code provisions Policy 1.4: To reduce air-borne pollution, the county will ensure that land clearing and tree removal associated with urban development meets the criteria contained in county land development regulations. These criteria include, but are not limited to: phased clearing, minimizing cleared areas, and stabilizing cleared areas with ground cover. Bona fide agricultural operations will remain exempt from permitting requirements. See previous comment Regulated by Chapter 927 (LDRs). Policy 1.5: The county shall regulate excavation and mining activities to reduce air-borne particulates by requiring dust control measures, by limiting hours of operation, by requiring reclamation that includes soil stabilization, and by requiring Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPs). No Change Policy 1.6: The county shall promote the reduction of vehicular travel and associated emissions by encouraging planned residential developments, by promoting the establishment of bicycle and walking paths, and by planning for limited retail land uses closely accessible to residential areas. No Change Objective 2 By 2020, water quality throughout the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Sebastian River shall, at a minimum, meet State Class Ill water quality standards, and State Class II standards, where practicable. Revise Revise: By 2045, water quality throughout the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Sebastian River shall, at a minimum, meet State Class Ill water quality standards, and State Class II standards, where practicable. Policy 2.1: Consistent with Policy 2.1 of the Coastal Management Element, the county hereby adopts the State designation of Class II- "shellfish propagation or harvesting," as defined in the FDEP' s 2008 Surface Water Quality Standards report, as the minimum water quality standard for the following portions of the IRL located within Indian River County: from the north county line south to the CR 510 causeway east of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW); south of the CR 510 causeway to the North Relief Canal, and from the northern tip of Round Island to the south county line. Revise Revise: Consistent with Policy 2.1 of the Coastal Management Element, the county hereby adopts the State designation of Class II- "shellfish propagation or harvesting," as defined in the FDEP' s 2022 Surface Water Quality Standards report, as the minimum water quality standard for the following portions of the IRL located within Indian River County: from the north county line south to the CR 510 causeway east of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW); south of the CR 510 causeway to the North Relief Canal, and from the SR 60 to the south county line. Policy 2.2: Consistent with Policy 2.2 of the Coastal Management Element, the county hereby adopts the State designation of Class III- "Recreation, propagation, and maintenance of a healthy, well-balanced population offish and wildlife," as defined in the FDEP's 2008 Surface Water Quality Standards report, as the minimum water quality standard for the following portions of the IRL located within Indian River County: from the north county line to the CR 510 causeway west of the ICW, and from the North Relief canal south to the northern tip of Round Island. The county will strive to improve the surface water quality within the aforementioned sections of the IRL to State Class II water quality standards. No Change