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Zonine District Differences There are both similarities and distinctions between the existing CG district and the proposed MED district in terms of permitted uses. The purpose statements of these districts, as defined in the County's Land Development Regulations (LDRs), highlight the key differences: CG: General Commercial District. The CG, General Commercial district, is intended to provide areas for the development of general retail sales and selected service activities. This district is not intended for heavy commercial activities, such as industrial uses or heavy repair services. MED: Medical District. The MED, medical district, is intended to provide a variety of uses which support a major medical facility, and to protect such a major medical facility from encroachment by land uses which may have an adverse effect on the operation and potential expansion of the facility. Land uses that could cause an adverse effect would generally include those uses that are likely to be objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, vibration, odors, smoke, amount of traffic generated, or other physical manifestations. Analysis The following analysis is per Chapter 902: Administrative Mechanisms, Section 902.12(3) which states that all proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission, which shall consider such proposals in accordance with items (a) through (k) of Section 902.12(3). Item A - Whether or not the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable portion of the land development regulations (LDRs). Staff cannot identify any conflicts with the proposed rezoning and any of the land development regulations. Item B - Whether or not the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan. The goals, objectives, and policies are the most important parts of the comprehensive plan. Policies are statements in the plan that identify the actions that the County will take in order to direct the community's development. As courses of action committed to by the County, policies provide the basis for all County land development decisions. While all comprehensive plan policies are important, some have more applicability than others in reviewing rezoning requests. Of particular applicability for this request are Future Land Use Element Policies 1. 17, 1.18, and 1.43. Future Land Use Element Policies 1.17 and 1.18 Future Land Use Element Policy 1.17 states that all commercial/industrial uses must be located within the County's Urban Service Area. Future Land Use Element Policy 1.18 states that the commercial/industrial land use designation allows uses, subject to applicable zoning district 2 122