Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 2001--Amend Comp Plan — reading text

Northwest Florida Water Management District, and US Army Corps of Engineers. The definition and delineation methodology for wetlands will be that established pursuant to§ 373. 019( 25) and § 373. 421, F. S. Map 1- 6 depicts wetland data obtained from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( 2010), identifying potential jurisdictional wetlands; however, data is not field verified and final wetland delineation must be determined by an independent survey agreed to by the City. Policy E. 2. 2 The City will continue to prohibit developments from channeling stormwater runoff directly into designated wetlands and water bodies. 1 Conservation Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018— 2028 Policy E. 2. 3 IThe City will require a setback of at least ten 10 feet for principal buildings and development adjacent to protected wetlands and water bodies. Within the setback area water dependent and water related uses, such as marinas, boardwalks, or docks, may be allowed. OBJECTIVE E. 3— THE CITY WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AIR QUALITY WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION IN I CONFORMANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS, Policy E. 3. 1 The City will continue to protect and enhance the air quality of the City by requiring that all sources of air pollution comply with rules promulgated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection( DEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency EPA whichever is the most restrictive. Policy E. 3. 2 The City will continue to require that any source of air pollution emissions be tested by the Florida Ine..-.. Fw. t„...,:.,... e., w.,.., F-. o.,,,,,.:,.., DEP at the expense of the person responsible for the source of pollution. I OBJECTIVE E. 4— THE CITY WILL CONSERVE, APPROPRIATELY USEt AND PROTECT THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF GROUND AND SURFACE WATERS. Policy E. 4. 1 The City will participate and coordinate with the development and implementation of the Choctawhatchee River and Bay System Surface Water Improvement( SWIM) Plan. Policy E. 4. 2 The City will protect the quantity and quality of groundwater and surface water through prohibiting activities that pollute the waters, such as discharge of fertilizers, pesticides, or other chemicals. Policy E. 4. 3 The City will implement standards to ensure adequate recharge into groundwaters. Policy E. 4. 4 The City will continue to implement standards to eliminate or reduce the sedimentation of surface water bodies. Policy E. 4. 5 The City will continue to implement recommendations of the City of Fort Walton Beach Regional Water ISupply Plan which includes the projected needs through 9 2030. Policy E. 4. 6 2 Conservation Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018— 2028 In cooperation with the Northwest Florida Water Management District, the City will implement any emergency water conservation plans necessary to protect water sources during periods of insufficient supply. Policy E. 4. 7 The City will demonstrate full consideration of the most current NWFWMD Regional Water Supply Plan when proposing and/ or amending the City' s Water Supply Plan. Policy E. 4. 8 The City will continue to expand and encourage the use of reclaimed water in the City in order to discourage the use of potable water for irrigation purposes and other non- potable needs, thus reducing the dependence on the Floridan aquifer. Policy E. 4. 9 The City will continue to enforce wellhead protection standards, adopted in the Land Development Code. OBIECTIVE E. 5— THE CITY WILL CONSERVE, APPROPRIATELY USE AND PROTECT THE MINERALS, SOILS AND I NATIVE VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY. Policy E. 5. 1 The City will require preservation of native vegetative species on land proposed for development or redevelopment to the extent possible. Policy E. 5. 2 The City will continue to maintain its designation as a Tree City USA community. Policy E. 5. 3 The City will require the use of drought-tolerant landscaping materials to the greatest extent possible. Policy E. 5. 4 The City will continue to require a soil analysis for development subject to requirements to provide a landscape plan or a stormwater management plan. Policy E. 5. 5 The City will continue to implement an environmental education program in order to promote natural resource conservation. OBJECTIVE E. 6— THE CITY WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE ACTIONS TO ELIMINATE THE IMPROPER HANDLING AND I DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTES, Policy E. 6. 1 The City will continue to require the periodic, environmentally safe, disposal of household and commercial hazardous wastes. Such disposal may include, but is not limited to, participation in Okaloosa County' s 3 Conservation Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018— 2028 Amnesty Days, and promoting public awareness to educate citizens regarding hazardous wastes, the environment, and proper disposal methods. Policy E. 6. 2 The City will continue to participate in programs that emphasize education, monitoring inspections, and proper disposal of small quantities of hazardous wastes. OBIECTIVE E. 7— THE CITY WILL PROMOTE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SUSTAINABILITY BEST PRACTICESr Policy E. 7. 1 The City will continue to manage and explore expansion of a Brownfields Redevelopment Program to provide economic assistance and incentives to public and private property owners and businesses to facilitate environmental cleanup and the reuse of designated property. Policy E. 7. 2 The City will increase services to green builders by having a certified" green inspector", who can evaluate commercial and residential projects to determine whether they qualify for various" green" standards, tax credits, and awards. Policy E. 7. 3 The City will develop procedures for evaluation of development applications for compliance with various green building" certification programs. Policy E. 7. 4 The City will implement standards for low impact development. 4 Conservation Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018— 2028 COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL EE— THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH WILL PRESERVE, PROTECT, CONSERVE, AND WHEN POSSIBLE, RESTORE THE RESOURCES OF THE CITY' S COASTAL PROTECTION AREA, ALLOW THE USE OF COASTAL RESOURCES AFTER CONSIDERATION OF AESTHETIC, ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL AND HISTORIC FACTORS, AND I UPON CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTON OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, OBJECTIVE EE. 1— The CITY WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WHICH PRIORITIZE SHORELINE USES, GIVING WATER- DEPENDENT USES AND WATER RELATED USES TOP I PRIORITY. Policy EE. 1. 1 The City will allow development of shoreline property while ensuring that shoreline erosion is minimized and natural resources are adequately protected. Policy EE. 1. 2 The City will: Ia)Encourage mixed--use water dependent and water-related uses along the City' s water bodies; and b) Include provisions that permit marinas, docks, piers, and recreation facilities along the Sound. Policy EE. 1. 3 The City will continue to protect and preserve its working waterfronts for use by commercial fishermen, aquaculturists, and/ or business entities that support these interests. Policy EE. 1. 5 The City will continue to monitor development and redevelopment for compliance with the Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985. OBJECTIVE EE. 2— THE CITY WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE STANDARDS WHICH MINIMIZE THE IMPACTS OF I MAN- MADE STRUCTURES ON AND RESTORE ESTUARINE SYSTEMS, Policy EE. 2. 1 The City will preserve and restore, where feasible, the native sand- stabilizing vegetation of estuarine shorelines. Policy EE. 2. 2 The City will continue to prohibit public or private activities that would increase erosion beyond the natural estuarine erosion cycle or would otherwise deteriorate the estuarine system. I 1 Coastal Management Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018— 2028 Policy EE. 2. 3 The City will require that development and redevelopment conserve, and if needed, restore and/ or stabilize the estuarine shoreline where the rate of erosion will support such efforts. Policy EE. 2. 4 When acquiring shoreline areas intended for public open space, recreation, or natural resource protection, the City will, where economically feasible, restore native shoreline ecosystems and vegetative communities. OBJECTIVE EE. 3— THE CITY WILL CONTINUE TO LIMIT PUBLIC EXPENDITURES, EXCEPT RESTORATION OR ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, WHICH SUBSIDIZE DEVELOPMENT IN COASTAL HIGH HAZARD I AREAS. Policy EE. 3. 1 The Coastal High Hazard Area is defined as the area below the elevation of the category 1 storm surge as Iestablished by the Nworthwest Florida Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes ( SLOSH) computerized storm surge model produced as part of the Florida Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Update. The Coastal High Hazard Area is depicted on Map 1- 5 Coastal High Hazard Area. Policy EE. 3. 2 The City will direct new population growth away from current or predicted Coastal High Hazard Areas. Policy EE. 3. 3 Densities for parcels located within the Coastal High Hazard Area ( CHHA) will not be increased. OBJECTIVE EE. 4— THE CITY WILL CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE WITH OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN I OKALOOSA COUNTY TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AN OKALOOSA COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY. Policy EE. 4. 1 The City will ensure that the local mitigation strategy includes public participation in the form of a Citizens Advisory Committee. Policy EE. 4. 2 The local mitigation strategy will include guiding principles, which seek structural and non- structural methods to reduce the risk from flooding and hurricanes to life, property and critical infrastructure. Policy EE. 4. 3 Mitigation initiatives will, at a minimum: a) Reduce future expenses from repetitive losses, b) Mitigate land use conflicts in CHHA' S, c) Protect and restore environmentally sensitive areas, d) Promote Community Rating System activities, and e) Further intergovernmental coordination. 2 Coastal Management Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018- 2028 Policy EE. 4.4 The local mitigation strategy will include the development and