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

prioritization of mitigation projects. OBJECTIVE EE. S— THE CITY WILL CONTINUE TO MANAGE AND LIMIT WHERE NECESSARY DEVELOPMENT I WITHIN FLOOD PRONE AREAST Policy EE. 5. 1 I The City will continue to participate in the L, National Flood Insurance Program ( FF RNFIP). Policy EE. 5. 2 The Flood Damage Prevention standards will continue to require that all new construction or a substantial improvement to existing structures be consistent with the flood- resistant construction requirements of the Florida Buildin Code and the Citv' s Land Development Code. The Citv will require a freeboard to meet the minimum specified flood elevation on the Flood Insurance Rate Map( FIRM) adopted by the City. Policy EE. 5. 3 The City will continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program' s Community Rating System CRS) program to assure City residents of the lowest practical flood insurance rates. PolicV EE. 5. 4 The Citv will continue to utilize best practices to reduce the flood risk in coastal areas which results from hi h tide events, storm surse, flash floods, stormwater runoff, and the related impacts of sea- level rise. Policv EE. 5. 5 The Citv will implement a Stormwater Mana ement Master Plan to reduce the flood risk in coastal areas throu h en ineerin solutions. OBJECTIVE EE. 6— THE CITY WILL CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANES AND MAINTAIN OR REDUCE I HURRICANE EVACUATION TIMES. Policy EE. 6. 1 The City will continue to maintain requirements for structural wind resistance at least as restrictive as those stated in the Florida Building Code. Policy EE. 6. 2 The City will cooperate with the Okaloosa County Emergency Management Department to promote public education by distributing hurricane evacuation policy and hurricane preparedness information through neighborhood organizations, the public school system, and condominium associations each year. Policy EE. 6. 3 The City will continue to include drainage improvements in all road repair projects along City-maintained emergency evacuation routes. 3 Coastal Management Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018— 2028 Policy EE. 6. 4 The City will require that any approved Development of Regional Impact provide hurricane shelters to protect its residents. Policy EE. 6. 5 The City will maintain or reduce clearance times for hurricane evacuation and coordinate land uses with emergency evacuation by periodically monitoring hurricane clearance times. I Policy EE. 6. 6 The City will continue to coordinate with the Okaloosa County Emergency Management Department in order to implement the recommendations provided in the Okaloosa County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for hurricane evacuation procedure. Policy EE. 6. 7 The City will continue to support improvements to critical roadway segments of the hurricane evacuation routes through participation in the Okaloosa- Walton County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Iand through interaction with the Florida Department of Transportation FDOT. Policy EE. 6. 8 The City will continue to maintain a minimum roadway clearance time for hurricane evacuation of 12 hours on roads under City jurisdiction. The City will evaluate all development orders that require site plan review in order to determine if hurricane clearance times would be maintained. OBJECTIVE EE. 7— THE CITY WILL DEVELOP A POST- DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION AND REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHICH WILL REDUCE OR ELIMINATE EXPOSURE OF HUMAN LIFE AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE I PROPERTY TO NATURAL HAZARDSr Policy EE. 7. 1 In conjunction with the Local Mitigation Strategic Planning Committee, the City will prepare and approve a IPost-Disaster Redevelopment Plan by November 2020, which will reduce the exposure of human life and property to natural hazards. OBJECTIVE EE. 8- THE CITY WILL ASSESS THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO SHORELINES CONSISTENT WITH I ESTIMATED PUBLIC NEEDS. Policy EE. 8. 1 The City will ensure that public access to shorelines is available, where such access is feasible and is based on the results of the assessment of the need for public access. 4 Coastal Management Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018- 2028 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL F- TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE AREAS TO MEET THE I NEEDS OF ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH. OBJECTIVE F. 1- A SYSTEM OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES MAINTAINED AND UPDATED ACCORDING I TO THE NEEDS OF THE POPULATION. Policy F. 1. 1 The City hereby adopts level of service standard of 4. 32 acres of parkland per 1, 000 persons within the City. Policy F. 1. 2 The City will continue to offer a balance of passive and active recreational activities to meet the needs of all citizens. Policy F. 1. 3 The City will preserve and maintain existing parks and recreation facilities, including the Temple Mound, to meet the needs of current and future residents through the use of adequate operating budgets and proper management techniques. Policy F. 1. 4 The City will maintain a five-year site plan of park improvements. Policy F. 1. 5 The City will identify, and where economically feasible, acquire properties and implement capital improvements to link natural areas and other public open spaces. I OBJECTIVE F. 2. ALL PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES SHALL HAVE APPROPRIATE ACCESS FOR ALL CITIZENS. Policy F. 2. 1 The City will implement recreation improvements designed to provide appropriate access to all facilities within the City. Policy F. 2. 2 Public parks and facilities will continue to be designed and improvements constructed with access ways that are compatible with the onsite resources. Policy F. 2. 3 Where parking spaces are needed to ensure appropriate access, the City will provide such parking spaces. 1 Recreation and Open Space Element  Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2018— 2028 OBJECTIVE F. 3- THE CITY WILL ENSURE ADEQUATE AND FUNCTIONAL OPEN SPACE THROUGH REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE OPEN SPACE ON DEVELOPMENT SITES, PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE AREAS ON RECREATION LANDS, AND PROTECTION OF CONSERVATION LANDS, I Policy F. 3. 1 The City will continue to enforce the open space requirements within its Land Development Code. Policy F. 3. 2 IThe ECity will continue to require that sites in new large- scale residential development be dedicated, for public parks, playgrounds or other public uses. Policy F. 3. 3 Upon acquisition of lands to be used as passive parks, the City will evaluate the extent and location of appropriate recreational facilities consistent with the objectives of the parks. Facilities to be considered should include wildlife/ scenic observation areas, nature trails, boardwalks, waterway access facilities, and picnic areas. These facilities should be designed and constructed in a manner that minimizes impacts to the natural resources that occurs on or adjacent to the site. OBJECTIVE F. 4- REVIEW AND COORDINATE, ANNUALLY, EFFORTS WITH ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND I THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, Policy F. 4. 1 The City will continue its cooperative efforts with the private sector, non- profit organizations( such as YMCA), and the Okaloosa County School Board in the utilization of facilities. Policy F. 4. 2 The City will continue to apply for all available state and federal funds to maintain and meet park and recreation needs. 2 Recreation and Open Space Element  a r,, ul, , +- ., r, Fort Wa/ ton Beach Comprehensive P/an 2018—2028 o I w q V il y1 I I' i I I I I i i INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT GOA LS OB J E CTIVE 5 A ND POLICIES I If 1 il ' I, i GOAL G1 R OMOTE COORDINATI O N BETWEEN THE CITY AD1ACENT CITIE 5 OKALOOSA C OU N TY AND OTHER APPROPRIATE GOVER NMENTAL AGENCIE 5 A FFFE6iFOR EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF SERVICES, REDUCTION OF CONFLICTS REGARDING DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. OeBJECTIVE G. 1— PROVIDE MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT AND COORDINATION ON AMENDMENTS TOTHE 6FZKsCITY' S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE SCHOOL BOARO AND OTHER AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE SERVICES BUT HAVE NO REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER LAND USE IN THE CITY Policy G. 1. 1 Prior to final adoption of plan amendments, the City will submit copies of its Comprehensive Plan or amendment for comment and coordination to the Okaloosa County School Board, the 7ransportation Planning Organization( TPO) and any other agency which may provide a service but which has no regulatory authority over the use of land within the City. OBJERIVE G. 2— PROVIDE MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT AND COORDINATION ON ANY AMENDMENTS TO