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UTILITIES ELEMENT, NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE
SUBELEMENT
Goal: 1.0.0 The functions of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas
within the Village will be protected and maintained.
Obiective: 1.1.0 The Village shall develop an active program that provides for the
protection and maintenance of natural groundwater recharge areas, including natural
drainage features, within the Village to ensure or enhance groundwater recharge to the
surficial aquifer.
Policy: 1.1.1 The subdivision regulations shall include standards for inclusion of
recharge areas in open space preservation requirements.
Policy: 1.1.2 The stormwater drainage regulations shall require retention of
stormwater runoff to maximize groundwater recharge potential.
Policy: 1.1.3 The Village shall coordinate the development and implementation
of aquifer recharge area protection programs to meet national, State, regional and local
objectives.
Policy: 1.1.4 Continue to encourage and work closely with the Loxahatchee
River District (LRD) to facilitate Irrigation Quality water systems for irrigation usage.
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