§ 160.01. Introduction.

(A)

Title. Chapters 160 through 169 of this Code shall be known as the town of Indian River Shores Land Development Code. It may in subsequent sections be referred to as the LDC or the Code.

(B)

Authority. This Land Development Code is adopted pursuant to F.S. ch. 163, part II.

(C)

Intent. With regard to this Land Development Code in general, its provisions shall be construed and implemented to achieve the following intentions and purposes of the town:

(1)

To establish the regulations, procedures and standards for review and approval of all proposed development in the town.

(2)

To foster and preserve public health, safety, comfort and welfare, and to aid in the harmonious, orderly, aesthetically pleasing and socially beneficial development of the town in accordance with the town comprehensive plan.

(3)

To adopt a development review process that is:

(a)

Efficient, in terms of time and expense;

(b)

Effective, in terms of addressing the natural resource, urban design and public facility implications of proposed development; and

(c)

Equitable, in terms of consistency with established regulations and procedures, respect for the rights of property owners and consideration of the interests of the citizens of the town.

(4)

To implement the town comprehensive plan as required by the "Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act."

(5)

To provide specific procedures to ensure that development orders and permits are conditioned on the availability of public facilities and services that meet level of service requirements (concurrency).

(Ord. No. 522, § 1, 6-16-16)