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PAGE 100 GOP Number GOP Language Recommended Action Comments/Rationale Policy 7.1: As set forth in the policies of Objective 1 of the Coastal Management Element, the county shall conserve, appropriately use and protect non-threatened, non-endangered fisheries, wildlife, wildlife habitat and marine habitat (e.g. seagrass beds). No Change Policy 7.2: The protection of critical habitat shall be measured and evaluated on a site development basis. For developments on property known to support endangered or threatened species of plants or animals, or on property expected to significantly contribute to such species' habitat needs, the developer shall be required to notify the appropriate regional, state and federal agencies and provide proper protection to the maximum extent feasible. No Change Policy 7.3: The county shall take measures, as set forth in the policies of Objective 5 and Objective 6 of this element, to protect significant upland, wetland and deepwater communities that provide habitat for threatened or endangered species, as well as non-threatened,non-endangered species. Revise Revise to the following: The County shall continue to implement its adopted Wetlands and Deepwater Habitat Protection Ordinance to ensure maximum protection of wetlands and deepwater habitats by discouraging development activities adjacent to or in such areas that may adversely affect wetlands and deepwater habitats, and to encourage restoration of already degraded or destroyed systems. No alteration of wetlands or deepwater habitat shall be allowed unless a wetlands/deepwater habitat alteration permit has been issued by county environmental planning staff. Policy 7.4: The county shall regulate land development activities, as set forth in Objectives 1, 7 and 16 of the Future Land Use Element. Remove Not necessary to identify specific FLU policies to be regulated Policy 7.5: By 2011, the county, in cooperation with the FDEP Bureau of Protected Species and Florida Marine Patrol, shall evaluate the need to revise manatee protection and speed zones in certain areas of the St. Sebastian River and the IRL, to protect the Florida manatee and to promote boating safety. Revise Revise to the following: The County created a Manatee Protection and Boating Safety Comprehensive Management Plan in 2000, with revisions in 2025. The county shall use this MPP when reviewing proposals for new and expanded multi-slip docking. The County shall continue to enforce the Manatee protection rules that are established by FWC, encourage the regulation of designated manatee speed zones, and promote boating safety. Policy 7.6: The county shall support state and federal land acquisition proposals throughout Indian River County by adopting resolutions in support of such acquisitions, and by providing "in-kind" services, such as land management. No Change Policy 7.7: The county shall protect nesting sea turtles by: ~ conducting compliance inspections during sea turtle nesting season (March 1 -October 31 ); ~ providing information to beachfront residents regarding seasonal lighting regulations and alternative methods of artificial lighting; ~ prohibiting nighttime construction activity associated with rigid shoreline stabilization projects and new beachfront development during sea turtle nesting season; ~ prohibiting storage of construction materials on the beach/dune system during sea turtle nesting season; ~ requiring daily monitoring of sea turtle nesting activity to be conducted for all shoreline stabilization projects conducted during sea turtle nesting; and ~ not allowing native dune vegetation oceanward of the county's DSSL to be trimmed more than four ( 4) feet above the existing grade; No Change Policy 7.8: The county will apply the following criteria when reviewing the lighting plans for beachfront development proposals in the unincorporated county: ~ Outdoor lighting shall be held to the minimum necessary for security and convenience; Revise "The County will apply the following criteria when reviewing the lighting plans for any new development within view of the beach in the unincorporated county: