Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 1746 historic sites — reading text

a State of Florida qualified archaeologist. The purpose of this survey is to gain an understanding of what is present within the project area and whether any of the archaeological sites, historic structures or traditional cultural properties may be potentially significant resources. It is not the intent of a Phase I survey to completely define the horizontal extent, the depth, the period of occupation, the state of preservation, and therefore the total significance of a site. The intent is to determine if there are potenJially significant resources on the site. A developer must follow all recommendations of a Phase I Survey. The developer shall submit the Phase I survey to the city for review and approval by the HSSAB. The HSSAB shall review the survey within 60 days of receipt. Upon review HSSAB, the HSSAB shall provide the survey to the SHPO. The Phase I survey shall, at a minimum, include: 1. an examination of the state archaeological site and historic structures files, which contain a list of previously recorded archaeological and historic sites in the state; 2. general background research on the prehistory, history, and environment of the project area to provide a context within which to evaluate any newly discovered sites or buildings; 3. synopses of informal interviews with other archaeologists and historians who may have worked near the project area, and with local experts and inhabitants who may know the locations of traditional cultural properties and otherwise undocumented sites; 4. a brief inspection or reconnaissance of the project area that shall include shovel tests at 90 foot intervals along transects spaced 90 feet apart within the disturbed area to determine the extent of archaeological resources; and 5. recommendations, if necessary, for any Phase II work. 12. 100. 032 Phase II Survey A Phase II survey shall be required if recommended by the Phase I survey or by City Council. A Phase II survey is the Assessment of Specific Sites and shall be conducted by a State of Florida qualified archaeologist. The developer shall submit the Phase II survey to the city for review and approval by the HSSAB. The HSSAB shall review the survey within 60 days of receipt. Upon review HSSAB, the HSSAB shall provide the survey to the SHPO. If the SHPO determines that a site is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, all adverse impacts to the site shall be mitigated. The Phase II Survey shall, at a minimum, include: 1. a transect map of the site; 2. excavation of several square test units with examination of the soil stratigraphy; Page 5  3. gathering of artifacts for dating and functional analysis and determination of the site' s state of preservation; 4. determination of the significance of the site; and 5. if the site is significant, a research design for mitigation; 6. additional research if necessary. 7. conclusions on the eligibility of each site tested 8. recommendations for any further work, including if Phase III is required and avoidance of any significant sites. 12. 100. 033 Phase III Survey A Phase III survey shall be required if recommended by the Phase I or II surveyor by City Council. A Phase III survey is the Mitigation of Adverse Effect. The developer shall submit the Phase III survey to the city for review and approval by the HSSAB. The HSSAB shall review the survey within 60 days of receipt. Upon review HSSAB, the HSSAB shall provide the survey to the SHPO. The Phase III survey shall, at a minimum: 1. recommend means to mitigate the adverse effect; 2. recommend methods of recovery of archaeological data, i. e., by digging large areas by hand or by a combination of hand and machine assisted excavation, if necessary; 3. if the site is historic, then a qualified historian shall analyze the historic documents consulted during the testing phase; and 4. recommend monitoring during construction. SECTION 6. ADOPTION OF SECTION 12.100.09. INVENTORY OF HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES. Section 12. 100.09, Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures, of the land Development Code is hereby adopted as follows. 12. 100. 09 Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures The board shall be responsible for establishing, maintaining and updating the Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures. The Inventory shall be updated periodically as needed. The Board shall coordinate the local inventory system with the Florida Master Site File using the Florida Master site File form with an assigned Florida Master Site file number. The Inventory shall be open to the public and provided to the SHPO. SECTION 7. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. If any ordinance or parts of any ordinance are in conflict with this ordinance, the provisions of this ordinance shall prevail. SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY. Should any section or provision of this ordinance, or any portion thereof, be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid. such decision shall not affect Page 6