TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John Titkanich, Jr.; County Administrator
FROM: Chris Balter; Planning and Development Services Director
DATE: May 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Oslo Road Corridor Study - Recommendations for Urban Service Boundary
(USB) Expansion and Corridor Planning
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It is requested that the data and recommendations herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025.
BACKGROUND
Following significant growth trends and recognizing increased development pressures along Oslo Road, Indian River County commissioned the Planning and Development Services Department to undertake the Oslo Road Corridor Study. This initiative builds upon previous assessments, including Inspire Placemaking Collective's recent Urban Service Boundary (USB) Study and ongoing infrastructure improvements associated with the Oslo Road / I-95 interchange.
This study comprehensively reviewed demographics, land use, zoning, transportation infrastructure, environmental constraints, and adjacent municipality planning efforts. Extensive public engagement was integral to the study, including online surveys and multiple in-person workshops, ensuring community-driven recommendations. Community feedback emphasized preferences for maintaining rural character, low-density development, strategic commercial nodes, preserving agricultural land, and enhancing environmental stewardship.
ANALYSIS
The analysis undertaken during the Oslo Road Corridor Study evaluated several critical factors impacting future development and sustainability within the Corridor:
1. Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends: Population growth forecasts indicate an additional 42,698 residents by 2050. The current Urban Service Boundary (USB) can accommodate this growth; however, strategic expansion is necessary to manage concentrated develop...
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