§ 15-438. Purpose.  


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  • The purpose of this article is to protect the public interest in the natural resources of the Econlockhatchee (Econ) River Basin ecosystem by balancing development and private property rights with environmental protection. The board of county commissioners finds that the public has a legitimate interest in protecting water quality, water quantity, wildlife habitat, aesthetics, open space, and historical/archaeological resources for the public's health, safety and welfare of this unique ecosystem as supported by the October 1990 "Econlockhatchee River Basin Natural Resources Development and Protection Plan" adopted by the St. Johns River Water Management District. The board of county commissioners hereby finds and determines that the provisions and requirements of this article are consistent with the requirements of the comprehensive policy plan and implement the provisions of Ordinance No. 90-30.

(Ord. No. 91-29, § 2(Exh. A), 12-10-91)