81-R-39RESOLUTION NO. ai- a- 3 1
A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE CITY CLERK TO EDIT THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
1981, TO INCLUDE A POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING THE
AESTHETICS OF THE NORTH INDIAN RIVER AND.THE NECESSITY
TO PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIROMENT AND AESTHETICS OF
THE NORTH INDIAN RIVER, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City Council has fully reviewed the proposed
Comprehensive Plan for the City of Edgewater, Florida 1981, and
has found that it is lacking in its protection of the aesthetics,
beauty, and natural enviroment of the North Indian River, as it
flows along the City, and
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the beauty of
the North Indian River is the most valued natural resource of the
City, as an attraction for visitors, as a source of pride for our
citizens, and as an important natural habitat for many species of
plant and animal life, and
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the Comprehensive
Plan should include provisions to protect the aesthetics of this
great natural resource,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER,FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk shall edit the text of the
Comprehensive Plan for the City of Edgewater, Florida 1981, prior
to its final adoption, to include the following policy statements,
goals, policies, and objectives to be included in Subchapter 2
thereof:
"GOAL:
To protect, preserve and where possible, restore the natural
resources of the City of Edgewater, Florida, through the encourage-
ment of urban development that considers these natural resources and
harmonizes with the natural environment.
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OBJECTIVE
Realization that the natural beauty of the North Indian River
is one of the greatest assets of the City of Edgewater.
POLICIES
1. 1981- Encourage the implementation of land use and zoning
rules which restrict development along the western shore of the
North Indian River which obstruct the natural aesthetics of the
River.
2. On Going- Restriction of development along the western
shore of the North Indian River which significantly harms the
natural ecosystems of the River.
3. On Going- encourage implementation of land use plans and
zoning rules which guarantee that development along the western
shore of the North Indian River is built so as not to detract
from the natural beauty of the River. "
SECTION 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in
conflict herewith be and same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be incorporated within
the Edgewater Comprehensive Plan 1981, and shall take effect upon
its adoption by the City Council and approval as provided by law.
The Resolution was introduced by Mr.
The Resolution was read in full for a first time and passed
by a majority vote of the City Council held on the day of
April, 1981, and approved as provided by law. �/
Roll Call Vote as Follows: 1/
ATTEST
First Reading
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ATTEST
City Cle
Approved this (Y day of
April, 1981.
Mayor
Approved as to legality and form
Cit Attor e