§ 1.06.01. Generally.

The adoption of a unified land development code implements the following goals of the comprehensive plan:

A.

Okeechobee County will promote public health, safety and welfare through a land use decision-making system which achieves and maintains a high quality living environment with a well-planned mix of compatible land uses.

B.

To develop a traffic circulation system which safely and efficiently meets existing and future transportation needs.

C.

Okeechobee County will plan for the provision of decent, safe and sanitary housing of appropriate type, size, location and cost, and with adequate supporting public facilities to meet the current and future needs of all residents of unincorporated areas of the county.

D.

Sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage and potable water facilities and services shall be provided on a fair-share cost basis; and Okeechobee County shall ensure that the function of its natural groundwater recharge areas are protected.

E.

Okeechobee County will conserve, use and protect its natural resources for the benefit of its citizens.

F.

Establish and maintain a public recreation and open space system composed of lands, facilities, and programs that will serve residents and visitors of Okeechobee County.

G.

To achieve coordination of development activities between Okeechobee County; the City of Okeechobee and any other municipality within the county; the Okeechobee County school board; adjacent local governments; and appropriate regional, state, and federal entities.

H.

Okeechobee County will provide, or require others to provide, on a fair-share cost basis, public facilities and services in a manner which protects investments in existing facilities, maximizes the use of existing facilities, and promotes orderly growth.