Reference Guide - Indian River County

APPROACH:
Bicycle / pedestrian coordinator to be a full time staff position and individual should be involved
with review of all city/county planning. Minimize stormwater runoff and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by encouraging walkability and minimizing street width through adoption of FDOT
program and/or “Street Design Guidelines for Healthy Neighborhoods” from Walkable
Communities, Inc.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
a) Submit name of staff member and brief job description.
b) Describe how the FDOT recommendations are considered for planning purposes.
c) Submit copy of ordinance or mandate whereby “Street Design Guidelines for Healthy
Neighborhoods” must be considered when planning new projects.
BENEFIT:
By providing appropriate means of pedestrian travel, vehicle miles can be reduced, thereby
assisting with prevention of air pollution.
RESOURCES:
Brevard County Bicycle/Pedestrian Program
http://www.brevardmpo.com/Bike/ped.htm
FL Department of Transportation Walkable Communities: 12 steps to an Effective Program
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/safety/ped_bike/brochures/pdf/12STEPS.PDF
Healthy Street Design
http://www.walkable.org/
Control
Credit 3: Green building incorporated into city/county planning process.
ACTIVITY:
a) Develop urban area boundaries. (1 points)
b) Encourage mixed-use zoning / development. (1 points)
c) Maintain or reduce net impervious surface area through zoning decisions. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Limit sprawl by developing an urban area boundary that limits city infrastructure. Do not allow
single-use zoning or subdividing for projects over 10 acres. Do not allow re-zoning that will
increase the amount of impervious surface through new parking lots, etc., or permit the activity
along with appropriate mitigation/controls.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
a) Submit location of urban service boundaries.
b-c) Submit mandate or ordinance related to mixed-use zoning and new parking areas.
BENEFIT:
Making appropriate decisions when it comes to zoning and re-zoning can help achieve green
local government goals.
Florida Green Local Government Standard – Copyright Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. 2004, 2005 R43