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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 9, 2025 Development Regulations (LDRs). She noted that the Board had agreed to include a clear definition in Section 18.1. This revision would reintroduce the necessary information. Mr. Johanson thanked the Board for resolving the issue he had with height limitations. Richard Bialosky noted the effectiveness of section 18.1 in the LDRs but acknowledged concerns about the restrictive 5% requirement for 2045. Heather Wasell advocated for refining the regulations and highlighted the importance of public engagement to ensure community transparency and inclusion in any potential development. Donna Keys initiated a discussion centered on the importance of maintaining specific policies in the Comprehensive Plan (Plan), particularly height restrictions, to support future legal challenges and ensure consistent development guidelines. Ms. Keys emphasized that removing these standards could weaken the legal justification for LDRs. Commissioner Adams noted challenges in submitting the Plan to Tallahassee, highlighting a decline in thorough reviews since the transition from the Department of Community Affairs to the Department of Economic Opportunity. Both agreed on the significance of the Plan's relationship to LDRs, as it outlined community goals while LDRs provide rules for implementation. Administrator Titkanich clarified that while some standards were revised, the overall policy was not being deleted. He also noted that the removal of previous administrative rules related to comprehensive planning led to a lack of guiding documents since 2011. Ms. Keys concluded by stressing the importance of getting the final wording right before submitting the Plan to Tallahassee. Fellsmere City Attorney Warren Dill discussed land use changes, emphasizing the importance of the City Plan over LDRs and proposed amendments to the Sanitary Sewer Element of the Plan. He raised concerns about language changes that could restrict development capacity in Fellsmere, stressing the need to ensure sufficient sewer capacity for new developments and suggesting revisions to include Fellsmere in the existing definitions. County Attorney Jennifer Shuler acknowledged Mr. Dill's concerns, noting existing Interlocal Agreements for sewage management, but cautioned against committing to broader agreements without careful consideration. Administrator Titkanich supported this caution, highlighting the need for compliance with the 2030 environmental mandates and suggesting that Fellsmere establish its own commitments for sewer service. Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado proposed adding language to address potential growth limitations, advocating for collaboration with the new City Administration. Indian River County, Florida Page 21