HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-26ORDINANCE NO. 74-26
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ORDINANCE 71-3
CREATING A ZONING CATEGORY KNOWN AS "MP" (MARINE PARK)
DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING A PURPOSE FOR AN "MP" DISTRICT;
SETTING FORTH PERMITTED USES WITHIN SUCH "MP" DISTRICT;
ESTABLISHING A MARINE ISLAND ADVISORY COMMISSION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the County Commission of Indian River County has found
and determined that the bays, streams, estuaries, rivers, waterways,
and other natural water bodies in Indian River County, which are owned
or controlled by Indian River County, are valuable natural resources
of present and potential aesthetic and recreational value which the
County desires to preserve, protect and continue to make accessible
for the use of the residents and visitors of the County, subject to
the continued maintenance and utilization of the Atlantic Inter-
coastal Waterway, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County that in order to preserve and protect such
waters and adjacent or included -lands, which are owned or controlled
by Indian River County, that the same should be zoned into a
classification which would permit park and recreational uses,
conservational uses, and research use and thereby preserve the
right of the public to the use and enjoyment of such water resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY:
SECTION I CREATION OF A ZONE
There is hereby created a zoning district for Indian River
County to be known and designated as "MP" (Marine Park) District.
SECTION II PURPOSE
The purpose and objective of the "MP" district shall be:
(1) To conserve and preserve the physical features and
natural habitat in a pristine like condition of lands and
water resources that are either owned or controlled by Indian
River County.
(2) To provide and maintain open space and recreational areas,
and
(3) To provide, maintain and protect environmental areas for
the preservation of the natuural plant and wildlife habitat
found in areas owned or controlled by Indian River County.
SECTION III PERMITTED USES
In a "MV District, the permitted uses for lands and waters
shall bet boating, swimming, fishing, diving, water skiing, surf -
boarding, wading and related water oriented recreational uses. In
the case of Indian River County Controlled Islands, a conservation,
recreational or research use may be designated. The development
of recreational facilities for the said County Controlled Islands
shall be determined by the Indian River County Commission.
SECTION IV MARINE ISLAND ADVISORY COMMISSION
An advisory commission hereafter known as the Marine Island
Advisory Commission shall be established to recommend plans and
policies for the use of the County Controlled Islands. The Commission
shall be comprised of not less than five (5) nor more than eleven
(11) members who shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
and serve at the Board's pleasure. The commission may report any
violations of the provisions of this Ordinance, specifically dealing
with the islands, to the enforcement. agencies.
The Marine Island Advisory Commission shall advise and recommend
to the County Commission on the development of recreational uses
for the Islands owned or controlled by Indian River County and
shall establish a uniform system of distinguishable signs delineating
the use of the said Islands and shall review all permit applications
for -structures or work within said district which are made to state
or federal agencies.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect on the 15thday of January,
1975.