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Conservation Element: <br /> The Conservation Element sets the foundation for the County to protect and preserve its natural <br /> environment and resources. The Element ensures resiliency and protects the quality of natural systems <br /> within the community. A summary of the changes that are proposed for the Conservation Element are <br /> as follows: <br /> 0 Substantial removal of codified regulations, with reference to said regulations replacing the <br /> specific details in the Plan. <br /> 0 Define what size qualifies as small as it relates to the County's wetland mitigation policy. <br /> 0 Remove guidance on what factors the "Land Acquisition Guide" must include, in favor of <br /> following the recently established Land Acquisition Process created by Conservation Lands staff <br /> following Resolution 2022-016 (environmental bond referendum). <br /> 0 Revise the criteria for reviewing lighting plans for beachfront development. <br /> 0 Incorporate the Beach Preservation Plan <br /> These recommended changes are important to the ongoing conservation measures in the County. <br /> Objective 1: Through 20202045, air quality within Indian River County will continue to exceed state <br /> and federal minimum ambient air quality standards. <br /> Policy 1.1: -- _. .- .' . . : . -- ' .1: • _ -' ' -•. . . . . -: <br /> - -- -• - • . <br /> The County shall regulate land clearing debris burning through the Land Development Regulations <br /> (LDRs). <br /> Policy 1.2: In coordination with the Office Bureau of Radiation Control and the Indian River County <br /> Health Department, the county shall make available information on the detection and control of radon <br /> gas. <br /> Area. [Regulated in County LDRs, Chapter 925] <br /> • - - • - <br /> reqs [Regulated in County LDRs, Chapter 927] <br /> Objective 2: By 20202045, water quality throughout the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Sebastian <br /> River shall, at a minimum, meet State Class Ill water quality standards, and State Class II standards, <br /> where practicable. <br /> C:\Crranicus\Legistar5\L5\Temp\9ec5cab0-071 a-4938-8838-22e53bcab073.docx 52 <br /> 262 <br />