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LJ 2023 Comprehensive Plan
LJ Coastal Vulnerability, Resiliency and
Adaptation Plan
LI Connectivity Plan
LJ Sustainability and Resiliency Community
Action Plan
Goal A.1 The City shall manage growth and redevelopment in a manner, which results in
a pattern of land uses that: 1) encourages, creates and maintains a healthy and
aesthetically pleasing built environment, 2) avoids blighting influences, 3) preserves and
enhances coastal, environmental, natural, historic and cultural resources, 4) maintains
the City's distinct residential community character, 5) provides for reasonable public
safety and security from hazardous conditions associated with coastal locations, 6) that
provides public services and facilities in a timely and cost effective manner, and 7) that
encourages energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources.
Goal B.1 The City shall provide a safe, reliable and efficient roadway system with
reasonable operational and maintenance characteristics.
Goal C.1 The City shall provide needed public facilities and infrastructure in a manner,
which protects investment in the existing facilities and promotes efficient and
appropriate use by existing and future development.
Goal C.2 Adequate stormwater management and provision for drainage shall be provided
to afford reasonable protection from flooding and to prevent degradation in the quality of
receiving surface water and ground water.
Goal D.1 The City shall protect, enhance and preserve beach and dune systems, as well as
other coastal resources of environmental value, through proper maintenance and
management practices, the avoidance of inappropriate use and development, including
publicly -financed improvements within the Coastal High Hazard Area, and shall continue
an ongoing program of re -vegetation and installation of properly designed public access -
ways in areas that are subject to erosion such as the dune system.
Goal DA The City shall promote and encourage energy conservation and efficiency in
an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.
Goal D.5 The City shall ensure the development and redevelopment of property
requires principles, strategies, and engineering solutions that reduce flood risks which
result from high -tide events, storm surge, flash floods, stormwater runoff, and the
related impacts of sea -level rise.
Goal EA The City shall maintain sufficient parks, recreation facilities and open space
so as to provide the citizens with a wide variety of leisure time activities in order that
the City continues to be a healthy, desirable and attractive community in which to
I ive.
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Recommendation
Action
Timeframe for
Initiation
Review all capital projects in context of
Incorporate into project planning procedures
Immediate
adaptation
Building and zoning code review
Initiate review process and produce report of
Near -Term
recommended actions
Policies to encourage homeowner
Establish policies
Mid -Term
resiliency projects
Reinforce value of trees for absorbing
Develop educational materials; coordinate
Near -Term
runoff
with COJ efforts
Real estate disclosures
Initiate discussions with Property Appraiser
Mid -Term
and develop approach for implementation
Education and Public Engagement Tools
Develop/adapt educational materials
Near -Term
Low maintenance buffers on City
Establish policy
Immediate
property
Marsh restoration partnering w/ COJ.
Begin planning. discuss with relevant
Long -Term
JAXPORT. USACE
agencies. determine funding sources
Work with COJ on vulnerability outreach
Begin coordination and development of
Mid -Term
program
outreach materials
Invasive species mapping in riparian
Complete map and develop eradication plan
Near -Term
areas
Maintain federal authorization for beach
Maintain contact with USACE. COJ and
Ongoing
renourishment
FDEP to assure authorization is maintained
Incorporate EPA Green Streets into
Incorporate in to Complete Streets program
Near -Term
planning &projects
Seek funding to phase out septic tanks
Initiate discussions with COJ, FDEP and
Ongoing
SJRWMD to identify funding opportunities
Incentivize LID practices
Develop LID guide and update code as
Near -Term
necessary to incentivize
Review minimum off-street parking
Review and update applicable sections of
Near -Term
requirements
code
Revise minimum FFEs in exposed areas
Evaluate impact of change and implement
Mid -Term
code change
LJ Connectivity Plan
Improving connectivity by providing a safe environment for pedestrians and bicyclists is a top priority within
the city. The purpose of this plan is to identify opportunities for on— and off-street facilities that help create
safe and comfortable connections that capitalize on the city's natural, cultural, and recreational amenities
such as parks, commercial districts, schools, community centers and the beach. In addition to enhanced con-
nectivity and access, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure also influence:
FOMAreo 2050 (or earlier) Goals
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Develop and ennancecornectivityand walkabihtybetween oarksardwithin city,
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Ensure that 95% of residential addresses are located within'" mile of a park or open space.
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Increase and maintain healthy, diverse tree canopy to 40%.
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Reduce use of harmful chemicals and biocides by 90%
Energy & Climate •
Reduce green house gas emissions (GHG) emissions tobeiowtwometric ton sper capita or80% be I ow 1990 levels
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Commit to Under 2° actions and implementation.
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Reduce 20% of overall energy consumption.
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Work with Jack5oriville Eclectic Authority (JEA) and other partnersto generate 33% of citywide electricity from renewable energy and obtain 100% of electricity from
clean, renewable sources city wide
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Demonstrate an annual improving trend achievement forthe stated thresholds and metrics (LEED quality of life data, safe community, housing& transportation
affordability, food access & nutrition, community health, ambient noise & light, active living, aging in the community, environmentaljustice, arts &culture, historic
preservation, social & cultural diversity)
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Meet orexceed',a, _ , , , . -;Water Regulation for9O known contaminantsand add status of waterwithdrawal areas in annual reDort.
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Reduce gross potable water consumption percapita by40% including on lawns.
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Make 100%ofCOABwaterways fishable and swimmable,
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Ensure COA8 has suff icient water storage and mitigates inland flooding cluringextreme weather events.
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Notreatedornon-pointsourcepollution inIntercoastal Watenvay,St.JohnsRiverorocean.
Green Building&Infrastructure •
Strivefor100% of new buildings meet green building and resiliency stanclards( GB&R).
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Strnvefor100%ofexisting buildings are educated about GB&R standards and benefits and at least 50% actively striving to meet standards.
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Reduce total electricity consumption by 20%.
• Reduce municipalsolid waste (MSW1generated by30%
• Increase MSW diverted from landfill by 30%through reduction, composting and recycling,
• Actively work at becoming a"zero waste"community reporting action items and lessons learned in annual report.
'Transportation&land Use increase numberof lotsthat retain trees I not denuded due to construction) and incentivize renovations instead of tear downs by 251,1b".
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Def i ne and identify number of h istoric homesibuildings in AB and incentivize preservation.
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increase numberof historic hom4buildings, numberof lots that retain trees j not denuded due to construction), and renovate versus razing by 25%
• Reduce total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and emissions from vehicles by 20% and achieve ma)ority of trips made by foot, bike, carpooling, ortransit.
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Achieve and maintain a Gold ranking for the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community Score.
• Eliminate pedestrian and bike fatalities.
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Attain a"good"rating on the Air Quality Index JAQ1)365dayslyear.
a r:%mmvsn OG�!re�c^ „ • improve measurement performance, andreportingyearoveryearandshareresultsinannualreportforbothcityandcommunitywide.
Education • Achieve and maintain best ouality bond rating.
• Continue to grow COAB sustainabilfty and resiliency leadership commitments jone per year./multi-year).
Achieve 90% engagement by COAG residents withthrs plan.
• Designate aSRO/Off iceandadd sustainability and resili ncytoemployee's workplanand per`ormancemetrics (2025).
Uphold a process that ensures the civil and human rights of all people is fundamental.