Comp Plan Redline 5.22.24 with comments
City of Atlantic Beach
2045 Comprehensive Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Index of Tables and Maps 3
Background and Summary of the City’s Comprehensive Planning Process 4
General Characteristics of the City of Atlantic Beach 5
Demographics & Existing Conditions of the City of Atlantic Beach 6 - 44
Ecosystem Analysis 45 - 57
Comprehensive Plan Elements
A. Future Land Use Element A1 - A18
B. Transportation Element B1 - B-16
C. Infrastructure Element C-1 - C8
D. Conservation and Coastal Management Element D-1 - D-13
E. Recreation and Open Space Element E-1 - E-6
F. Housing Element F-1 - F-5
G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element G-1 - G-6
H. Capital Improvements Element H-1 - H-12
I. Public Schools Facilities Element I-1 - I-24
J. Property Rights Element J-1
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City of Atlantic Beach Commission City of Atlantic Beach Staff
Curtis Ford, Mayor Bill Killingsworth, City Manager
Bruce Bole, Commissioner Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager
Michael Waters, Commissioner Amanda Askew, Director of Planning & Community
Development
Candace Kelly, Commissioner Brian Broedell, Principal Planner & Environmental
Coordinator
Jessica Ring, Commissioner Abrielle Genest, Planner
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INDEX OF TABLES AND MAPS
The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Map Series are includ-
ed and adopted as part of this Comprehensive Plan amendment. In the event of any conflict between any
Maps and the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall control.
Table A-1: Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density A-7
Table A-2: Mixed Use Distribution Standards A-15
Table B-1: FDOT Traffic Volumes B-5
Table B-2: City Traffic Volumes B-6
Table B-3: Collector Roadway LOS B-7
Table B-4. Projected Annual Average Daily Trips (AADT) B-8
Table B-5: City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area Minimum Levels of Service B-11
Table B-6: Minimum Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) B-11
Table B-7: Minimum Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) B-12
Table C-1: Atlantic Beach Service Area Water Projections C-2
Table C-2: Daily Average Water Reuse C-3
Table E-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards E-3
Table E-2: Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 2009 E-4
Table H-1: Sanitary Sewer Level of Service Standards H-5
Table H-2: Solid Waste and Potable Water Level of Service Standards H-5
Table H-3: Drainage Level of Service Standards H-5
Table H-4: Schedule of Capital Improvements H-9
Map A-1: Generalized Land Use
Map A-2: Future Land Use Map
Map A-3: Vacant Parcels
Map A-4: Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Map A-5: Wetlands
Map A-6: Military Influence Zone
Map A-7: Energy Efficient and Conservation Zones
Map A-8: Soils
Map A-9: Contour Elevations
Map B-1: Roadway Functional Classification
Map B-2: Roadway Context Classification
Map B-3: Roadway Access Classification
Map B-4: Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
Map C-1: Potable Water Wells
Map C-2: Utility Service Area
Map D-1: Coastal High Hazard Area
Map D-2: Evacuation Zones
Map D-3: Shallow Coastal Flooding Areas
Map D-4: FEMA Flood Zones
Map D-5a: Projected Sea Levels
Map D-5b: Projected Nuisance Flooding
Map D-5c: Projected Flood Hazard Areas
Map E-1: Parks Map
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Background and Summary of the City’s Comprehensive Planning Process
In 1975, Florida enacted the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act which required all local govern-
ments to have comprehensive land use plans in order to manage growth and protect the natural environ-
ment. As a result of this legislation, the City of Atlantic Beach began working on its first comprehensive plan
in 1976 and officially adopted it in 1981 (Ordinance 95-81-21).
In 1985, in response to a rapidly growing population and associated development pressures, Florida passed
the “Growth Management Act” , which substantially amended the 1975 Act. Pursuant to the 1985 Act, all
local comprehensive plans must be consistent with State and Regional plans and be approved by the State.
Further, all comprehensive plans must include specific elements, a Future Land Use Map (FLUM), and associ-
ated land development regulations. In 1990, the City of Atlantic Beach adopted its second comprehensive
plan (Ordinance 95-90-48).
Pursuant to Section 163.3191 of the Florida Statutes, local governments are required to evaluate their com-
prehensive plans at least once every seven years to determine whether the plan needs to be amended to
reflect changes in state requirements since the last update. Prior to 2011, the state required the preparation
and adoption of an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) at least once every seven years to determine if
amendments to the plan are needed due to changes in state requirements and/or local conditions. These
reports were adopted by the city via resolution and then submitted to the state. The City of Atlantic Beach
adopted EARs in 1997, 2003, 2008, and 2010.
The comprehensive plan has been amended several times since its original adoption, often as a response to
changes in state requirements. Notable amendments occurred in 2009 with the addition of the Public
Schools Facilities Element and in 2012 with the addition of policies addressing military compatibility and co-
ordination, both in response to new state legislation at the time. In 2015, the state enacted the “Peril of
Flood” statute which required the city to include a redevelopment component with principles to eliminate
inappropriate and unsafe development in coastal areas. The city amended the comprehensive plan in 2019
to comply with this requirement. Most recently, in 2021, the state passed legislation that requires local gov-
ernments to add a Property Rights Element to their comprehensive plan.
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General Characteristics and Conditions of the City of Atlantic Beach
The City of Atlantic Beach is a small coastal community consisting of approximately four square miles of land
area and a population just shy of 14,000. The City is located between two miles of Atlantic Ocean beachfront
on the east and the expansive marsh and estuarine environment of the San Pablo Creek / Intracoastal Water-
way on the west. The City is a near fully-developed municipality where the predominant land use is residen-
tial consisting of stable and well-established neighborhoods. The City possesses a unique character and
“personality” where a high quality of life, diverse recreational activities, preservation of community charac-
ter and protection of natural resources are day-to-day priorities to residents and elected officials as well.
The City contains two commercial corridors: the north side of Atlantic Boulevard (SR10) extending from the
ocean westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway, and Mayport Road (SR A1A), extending from Atlantic Boule-
vard northerly to the municipal limits. Both corridors continue to experience a solid level of market -driven
redevelopment. The appropriate redevelopment and aesthetic enhancements to the Mayport Road corridor
continue to be strategic planning priorities to the City. In 2018, a community driven Mayport Road Visioning
Implementation Plan (MRVIP) was completed to guide future development along the Mayport Road corridor.
The MRVIP includes recommendations for new design standards and activity programming.
The City contains a wealth of natural resources and parks including the beach, preserves, and a dense tree
canopy. Since adoption of the 1990 Comprehensive Plan, the City has annexed and acquired extensive marsh
areas extending westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway. The future land use of these areas is designated as
Conservation, and invaluable recreational resources have been established therein. Tide Views Preserve,
which opened to the public in 1996, consists of eight acres of passive park and offers scenic views of the In-
tracoastal Waterway, 2500 feet of trail and boardwalk, a scenic overlook, canoe launch and fishing area.
Dutton Island Preserve, which opened in 2003, is a 40-acre passive park containing 9,000 feet of nature trails,
fishing and viewing piers, a canoe and kayak launch, pavilions and picnic areas and primitive camping areas.
The 2009 acquisition of the 350-acre Buckman Pritchard Trust marsh tract, renamed the River Branch Pre-
serve, significantly increased the City’s inventory of Environmentally Sensitive Lands and passive open space.
Additionally in 2018, the City purchased a 3.52 acre parcel adjacent to Sherman Creek, often referred to as
Selva Preserve. Preservation and protection of these natural coastal resources, particularly the City's dense
native tree canopy, are strongly held community values.
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POPULATION
Year Population Growth/Decline
1930 164 -
1940 468 185%
1950 1,604 243%
1960 3,063 91%
1970 6,132 100%
1980 7,847 28%
1990 11,636 48%
2000 13,368 15%
2010 12,655 -5%
2020 13,513 7%
In 1926, Atlantic Beach was incorporated and
became the “Town of Atlantic Beach.” At that
time, the population was about 164. Subse-
quently, the town became the “City of Atlantic
Beach” and currently has an estimated popula-
tion of 13,513. The table and chart on this page
illustrate the population by decade, showing rap-
id growth between the 1940s and 1970s. While
the rate of growth decreased after 1970, the to-
tal population has more than doubled since that
time. Between 2000 and 2010, the population
declined by an estimated 5%; the only decade
experiencing a decline in population. As most of
the developable land within the city has been
developed within the last 20 years, the growth
rate has declined considerably. This trend is ex-
pected to continue.
DEMOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT
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RACE
The table below illustrates the race of Atlantic Beach residents from 1980 to 2020 as reported by the U.S.
Census. The table shows the majority of the population reported their race as White (81.1%), followed by
Black or African American (7.3%). Historic data demonstrates an increase in population since 1980 re-
porting their race as White and as Two or more races and a decline in population reporting their race as
Black or African American. The Hispanic or Latino percentage of the population has decreased slightly
since 2010.
Year White Black or
African
American
Asian Native Ha-
waiian and
Other Pacific
Islander
American
Indian and
Alaska Na-
tive
Two or
more
races
Other
1980 75.1% 18.7% 5.3% 0.3% N/A 0.6%
1990 80.2% 15.4% 3.2% 0.1% 0.3% N/A 0.8%
2000 82.2% 12.7% 2.1% 0.03% 0.3% 1.6% 1.1%
2010 82.5% 10.8% 1.9% 0.1% 0.5% 2.8% 1.4%
2020 81.1% 7.3% 2.1% 0.1% 0.4% 7.5% 1.6%
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AGE
Overall, the population of Atlantic Beach has increased in age over the past three decades as shown in the
reported median age and age cohorts shown below. The median age has increased from 32.7 in 1990 to 48.6
in 2020, higher than the median age of Duval County and of Florida. Similarly, the percentage of the popula-
tion 65 years of age and older has increased from 9% to 23% in that time, while the percentage under 18
years of age has decreased from 33% to 18%.
Year Under 18 18 and over 65 and older
1990 33% 67% 9%
2000 22% 78% 15%
2010 20% 80% 17%
2020 18% 82% 23%
Place Median Age
Atlantic Beach 48.6
Duval County 36.3
Florida 42.2
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Below is a “population pyramid” for Atlantic Beach in 2020. Population pyramids are a tool used by demogra-
phers to visualize an area’s age and sex at a given time. The population pyramid below shows the number of
Atlantic Beach residents by sex in different age cohorts. The pyramid shows a large portion of the population,
both female and male, are between 45 and 70 years of age.
The two maps on the following pages show the median age and the percent of the population 65 years and
over by census block group. The maps indicate that the age of the population generally decreases as you
move east to west.
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
According to the 2020 ACS, 94.6% of the population aged 25 years and over has at least a high school degree
(includes equivalency), which is higher than the rate reported for Duval County (90.1%) and the state
(88.5%). The percentage with at least a Bachelor ’s degree was roughly 53%., which has remained consistent
over the past five years.
The chart at the bottom of the page shows the percentage of the population 25 years and over broken down
by educational attainment. The maps on the following pages illustrate the percentage of the population 25
and over with at least a Bachelor’s degree and with a Graduate, Professional, or Doctorate degree.
Place % with High
School Degree
Atlantic Beach 94.6
Duval County 90.1
Florida 88.5
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SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
According to the 2020 ACS, the population 3 years and over that are enrolled in school is 2,785. Of this popu-
lation, 7.6% are enrolled in nursery school/preschool, 69.4% are enrolled in Kindergarten to 12th grade, and
the remaining 23% are enrolled in college or professional school. The majority, 73.6%, are enrolled in a pub-
lic school while the remaining 26.4% are enrolled in a private school. In Duval County, 79.5% are enrolled
in public school. Of the 639 Atlantic Beach citizens en-rolled in college or graduate school, 65% are female
and 35% male.
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GRADUATION RATE
According to the Florida Department of Education, the 2019-2020 graduation rate for Duncan U. Fletcher
High School, which Atlantic Beach is zoned for, was 97.4%. This rate was higher than that of both Duval Coun-
ty and the state of Florida for that year.
Fletcher High
School’s Graduation
Rate
FL Graduation
Rate
Duval County
Graduation Rate
97.4% 90% 90.2%
Fletcher High School’s 2019-2020 graduation rate trended upward over the past 8 school years and contin-
ues to be higher than that of Duval County and the state as shown in the chart below.
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rates
Fletcher High School Duval County Florida
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GRADUATION RATE
The 2019-2020 graduation rates by gender and race/ethnicity are shown
below. The graduation rate for White (97.5), Black or African Americans
(96.4), Hispanic/Latino (100), and Asian (100) graduates are all within 5
percentage points of one another. Similarly, the graduation rates for fe-
male (98.4) and male (96.4) cohorts, were also within 5 percentage
points of one another. Further, at Fletcher High School each race/
ethnicity reported by the FL Department of Education had a higher or
equal graduation rate when compared to the state average.
Race/Ethnicity Fletcher HS Graduation Rate Florida HS Graduation Rate
American Indian or Alaska Native (fewer than 10 students) 84.1%
Asian 100% 98%
Black or African American 96.4% 86.6%
Hispanic/Latino 100% 89.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander
(fewer than 10 students) 90.5%
White 97.5% 91.7%
Two or more races 90.5% 90.5%
Female 98.4%
Male 96.4%
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MEDIAN INCOME
The median household income includes income of all persons 15 or older in a household. It is commonly
used to provide data about the wealth of a geographic area and is considered by many statisticians to be a
better indicator than the mean household income as it is not dramatically affected by unusually high or low
values (USDOH). According to the 2020 ACS, the median household income in Atlantic Beach was $84,830,
which was and has been consistently higher than that of Duval County and Florida. The median household
income for the city has grown at a rate similar to that of the county and state as shown below.
Atlantic Beach Florida Duval County
$84,830 $57,703 $56,769
Households Families Married-couple
families
Nonfamily
households
Median Income $84,830 $102,816 $132,717 $57,500
Mean Income $123,038 $153,260 - $74,996
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COST BURDEN
Households with an income of 80% or less than the area median income (AMI) are often considered low in-
come, those with an income of 50% or less of the AMI are often considered very low income, and those 30%
or less are often considered extremely low income. In addition, households are often considered to be “cost
burdened” if housing costs equal or exceed 30% of the household income and severely cost burdened if they
exceed 50% of the household income. Below are cost burden estimates for Atlantic Beach by the University
of Florida Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. These estimates show the estimated number of low income,
very low income, and extremely low income households and the respective housing cost burden for those
households.
% of the Area Median Number of Households
Extremely low income 30 or less 530
Very low income 30.01 to 50 454
Low income 50.01 to 80 767
All Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2020 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Atlantic Beach 30% AMI or less 70 10 450
Atlantic Beach 30.01-50% AMI 60 247 147
Atlantic Beach 50.01-80% AMI 378 221 168
Atlantic Beach 80.01-100% AMI 261 121 14
Atlantic Beach Greater than 100%
AMI 3396 465 71
Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development,
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business
Research, University of Florida
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POVERTY RATE
The poverty rate is the ratio of the number of people whose income falls below the poverty line. The 2020
reported poverty rate in Atlantic Beach was 4.3%, lower than the rate reported for the past 6 years. Similarly,
Atlantic Beach reported a much lower poverty rate than Duval County and Florida.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Atlantic Beach
Duval County
Florida
2020 Poverty Rate
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OCCUPATION/EMPLOYMENT
According to the 2020 ACS , there were
5,204 full-time year-round employed
civilians 16 years and older in Atlantic
Beach. Of this population, over half
(51.4%) are employed in the
management, business, science, and
arts occupations as shown in the charts
below.
Occupation Percent
Management, business, science,
and arts occupations
51.4
Service occupations 12.9
Sales and office occupations 25.9
Natural Resources, construction,
and maintenance occupations
5.1
Production, transportation, and
material moving occupations
4.7
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OCCUPATION/EMPLOYMENT
The unemployment rate represents the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the civilian labor
force. The unemployment rate for the population 16 years and over in Atlantic Beach was 2.9% in 2020.
This rate was lower than that reported for Atlantic Beach in 1980, 1990, 2000, and 2010. Fur-ther, this rate
was lower than that reported for Duval
County and Florida in 2020, both of which were
above 5%.
Atlantic Beach Florida Duval County
2.9% 5.4% 5.3%
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HOUSING
The 2020 ACS reported an estimated 6,774 total housing units within the city of Atlantic Beach, which rep-
resents an increase in 595 units since 2010. The chart below shows an estimated 2,899 housing units,
roughly 43% of the existing stock, were constructed in Atlantic Beach between 1980 and 2000. The 1980’s
experienced the highest increase in housing units of any decade with 1,784 additional units being con-
structed.
Year Total Housing
Units
Increase in
Housing Units
1970 2,434 -
1980 3,104 670
1990 4,888 1,784
2000 6,003 1,115
2010 6,179 176
2020 6,774 595
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HOUSING
Year Housing
units
Single-family
detached
Single-family
attached
Two or more
apartments
Mobile home
or other type
2010 6,179 58.7% 19.1% 20.7% 1.5%
2015 6,533 60% 14.7% 23.9% 1.4%
2020 6,774 65.6% 15.6% 17% 1.8%
According to the 2020 ACS estimates, there were 6,110 occupied housing units within the city. Of these occu-
pied units, the majority (65.6%) were single-family detached units. The percentage of the housing units which
are single family detached has increased about 7% since 2010 while the percentage of two – and multi-family
units has decreased in this time period.
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HOUSING
The chart below shows when the housing units in Atlantic Beach were constructed. The chart shows the vast
majority of the homes (62.4%) were built between 1970 and 1999 with 1980’s experiencing the highest num-
ber of housing units constructed.
Of the 6,110 occupied housing units in the city, the 2020 ACS estimates that just over half (51%)of the
householders moved to Atlantic Beach between 2010 and 2018. It is estimated that roughly 14% of house-
holders moved to the city prior to 1990.
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HOUSING
Of the 6,774 total housing units reported in Atlantic Beach, an estimated 6,110 (90.2%) were occupied and an
estimated 664 (99.8%) were vacant in 2020. Similar to the national trend, the average household size in At-
lantic Beach has decreased each decade from 3.18 in 1970 to 2.26 in 2020. When compared to the county
and state, Atlantic Beach has a smaller average household size.
Year Total
Housing
Units
Vacancy
Rate
Average
Household
Size
1970 2,434 8.3% 3.18
1980 3,104 9.9% 2.82
1990 4,888 7.1% 2.56
2000 6,003 6.3% 2.36
2010 6,179 10.5% 2.29
2020 6,774 9.8% 2.26
Of the estimated 6,110 occupied housing units in the city, roughly 72% were owner occupied while the re-
maining 28% were renter occupied. The percentage of owner occupied units has increased about 6% since
2000 as shown below.
Place Average
Household
Size
Atlantic Beach 2.26
Duval County 2.51
Florida 2.62
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HOUSING
In 2020, the median home value of owner occupied homes
was estimated to be $397,200 in Atlantic Beach, much high-
er than that of Duval County and the state of Florida. The
map below shows the median home value by census block
group.
Place Median Home Val-
ue (owner occu-
pied)
Atlantic Beach $397,200
Duval County $195,600
Florida $232,000
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TRANSPORTATION
Of the 7,055 estimated workers 16 years and over in Atlantic Beach, 2.1% do not have a vehicle available for
transportation. The remaining 97.9% have one or more vehicles available. The majority of this population
(80.6%) drive alone to work in a car, truck or van, while 3.2% walk to work and 2.7% bicycle to work. Further,
9.8% worked from home, which is double the rate reported in 2010.
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TRANSPORTATION
The 2020 ACS estimates 21.9% of workers 16 and over work in
Atlantic Beach, while 91.8% of workers 16 and over work in
Duval County. The average travel time to work was 25.4
minutes in 2020, similar to that for Duval County and Florida.
The time of departure for work varies, however as expected,
large portions of workers depart between 7:00am and 8:30am
as well as between 9:00am and 11:59pm.
Place Mean travel
time to work
(minutes)
Atlantic Beach 25.4
Duval County 24.9
Florida 27.9
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Ecosystem Analysis
Topography & Flooding
Atlantic Beach is a relatively flat and low-lying coastal community that borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east
and the Intracoastal Waterway on the West. The highest elevations in the city, ranging from about 10 to over
30 feet above mean sea level, are located along the ocean side where sand dunes have developed over time
and the lowest elevations, at or just above sea level, are generally located along the Intracoastal Waterway
on the west side of the city. Additional low-lying areas of the city are located along Sherman Creek and Hop-
kins Creek, two of the city’s primary drainage basins.
As a low-lying coastal community, Atlantic Beach is especially vulnerable to flood risks as experienced during
Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Mathew, and the November 2015 Nor ’easter. Unsurprisingly, flooding impacts
have been most notable in the lowest areas of the city, notably along the Intracoastal Waterway, near Hop-
kins Creek, and along Sherman Creek. In addition, most of the city was developed prior to modern storm-
water regulations for flood protection which has further contributed to these flooding issues. In recent years,
the city has also experienced the development of lots on the west side of the city that have been historically
untouched/ignored due to low-lying topography, wetlands, and flooding concerns. This development trend is
expected to continue as remaining undeveloped lots are scarce and the demand for housing in the area con-
tinues to increase. As a result, the city has taken several initiatives to address an increasing threat of urban
flooding. In 2018, the city updated the Stormwater Master Plan which led to recommended capital improve-
ment projects that have since either been implemented or incorporated into the city ’s Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP). In 2019, the city completed a Coastal Vulnerability Assessment which included highly detailed
modeling of projected changes in sea levels, rainfall, soil storage, wave sizes and impacts, and increases in
impervious surfaces which was then utilized to create projected special flood hazard areas (flood zones) for
25, 50, and 100 year timeframes. In addition to modeling projected flood zones, sea levels, storm surges, nui-
sance flooding, and rainfall flooding, the report assessed potential impacts to critical infrastructure and facili-
ties as well as private property and has been used to inform the recently approved Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP), proposed code changes, and the completion of the city’s Adaptation Plan in 2021. The Adaptation Plan
identifies focus areas within the city and prioritizes critical infrastructure and facilities that are vulnerable to
flooding impacts and then recommends strategies to adapt to these projected impacts.
Geology
The University of Florida identifies the geologic unit for Atlantic Beach as undifferentiated Pleistocene and
Holocene coastal deposits. These sediments exist along the present day coast of Duval County and the asso-
ciated lagoons and coastal rivers and streams. They are composed of sands, silts and days that sometimes
contain varying percentage of organic matter. The sands may contain mica and heavy minerals. The sands
are poorly to well sorted depending on the depositional environment. These include beach, marsh and la-
goonal sediments which lie on older undifferentiated Quaternary sediments or Nashua Formation. Sand
dunes are also present in Atlantic Beach but are not the predominant landform. The quartz sands comprising
the dunes may contain shell fragments and often contain 5-10 percent heavy minerals and lies on undifferen-
tiated Pleistocene and Holocene coastal deposits.
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Soils
The majority of Atlantic Beach has been
developed with either residential or com-
mercial development except for the beach
and generally undevelopable areas of salt-
water marshes. As such, the majority of
Atlantic Beach has been identified as Ur-
ban Land with the remainder largely iden-
tified as a type of fine sand due to the
city’s proximity to the coast. The drainage
class for nearly all soils range from some-
what poorly to very poorly.
Map Unit Sym-
bol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent AOI Prime Farmland
7 Arents, nearly level 16.07 0.63% No
10 Beaches, very frequently flooded 7.7 0.30% No
14 Boulogne fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 279.1 11.03% No
22 Evergreen-Wesconnett complex, depressional, 0 to
2 percent slopes 19.76 0.78% No
24 Hurricane and Ridgewood soils, 0 to 5 percent
slopes 22.76 0.90% No
29 Kureb fine sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes 37.08 1.47% No
32 Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 512.62 20.25% No
33 Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, very frequent-
ly flooded 1.65 0.07% No
35 Lynn Haven fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 135.99 5.37% No
36 Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 82.3 3.25% No
42 Newhan-corolla, rarely flooded, complex, gently
undulating to hilly, 2 to 20 percent slopes 4.13 0.16% No
49 Pamlico muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes 21.27 0.84% No
58 Pottsburg fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 26.22 1.04% No
62 Rutlege mucky fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, fre-
quently flooded 23.28 0.92% No
68 Tisonia mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very fre-
quently flooded 423.65 16.74% No
69 Urban land 75.05 2.97% No
71 Urban land-Leon-Boulogne complex, 0 to 2 percent
slopes 755.96 29.87% No
99 Water 86.4 3.41% No
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Vegetation & Habitat
Tree Canopy. A designated Tree City USA since 1992, Atlantic Beach boasts a tree canopy recognized as one
of its most valuable assets by City leadership and citizenry, alike. The canopy largely consists of live oak, slash
pine, and cabbage palms. In 2014, the city conducted an urban tree canopy assessment which analyzed digi-
tal images of the city’s tree canopy taken in both December, 2003 and January, 2014 in order to estimate
changes to the canopy during that time period and to quantify long term impacts from the three hurricanes
that passed through the city in 2004. The final report noted that there did not appear to be widespread dis-
turbances in the canopy, either natural or human -caused, indicated that property owners appeared to be
conscientious in conserving trees on private lands, and spoke positively of the city ’s measures to protect its
canopy. The assessment estimated that the city’s tree canopy percentage was at 32% in 2003 and 30% in
2014. If the land areas occupied by marshes, open water, and dunes is deducted from that assessment, this
percentage increased to 39% for 2014. These figures compare favorably with the average Florida statewide
tree canopy coverage in developed areas of 26.7%, and 32.1% when unplantable areas are eliminated. A sec-
ond tree canopy assessment was completed in 2023 for the years 2021 and 2010 which estimated that the
city’s tree canopy to be 32% in 2021 and 33% in 2010. Further, in 2017 the City of Jacksonville conducted a
tree canopy assessment which estimated the city’s canopy percentage to be 48% in 2015 (excluding open
water from the land area). This assessment also estimated the 2015 canopy coverage for the Jacksonville
Beaches as a whole to be 29%.
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Tree Canopy Coverage by Census Block Group (2021)
23%
18%
30%
31%
29%
29%
66%
68%
46%
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Vegetation & Habitat
Land Coverage. Atlantic Beach is a built -out community consisting mostly of developed land. The highest in-
tensity of developed land is located along the city’s two commercial corridors of Atlantic Boulevard and May-
port Road where suburban type shopping malls with large parking lots as well as wholesale and storage uses
occupy much of this land. Additional “medium intensity” developed land is located along the coast where
several multi-family developments and dense single family developments exist. The remaining residential
areas are generally classified as “low intensity” developed land due to lower residential densities, larger lots,
and more tree canopy. Woody wetlands are shown along Shermans Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway
(ICW) while the 350+ acre River Branch Preserve is shown as Emergent Herbaceous Wetlands. Lastly, many
of the city’s parks and open spaces make up the pockets of Evergreen Forest shown on the USGS land cover-
age map. Forests and woody wetlands provide a host of ecosystem services including climate regulation, wa-
ter quality protection, biodiversity conservation, erosion control, air quality maintenance, and recreational,
cultural, and aesthetic values.
Within the 350+ acre River Branch Preserve, located between the ICW and the city ’s uplands, a 2018 current
conditions report found four natural communities; saltwater marsh, mixed hardwood -coniferous, mixed
scrub-shrub wetland, and estuarine.
Saltwater marsh is an estuarine wetland on muck, sand, or limestone substrate, inundated by saltwater daily
tides. No trees are present and vegetation includes a dense herb layer with few shrubs, and common species
of saltmarsh cordgrass, needle rush, saltgrass, saltwort, perennial glasswort, and seaside oxeye.
Mixed hardwood-coniferous ecosystems have a canopy dominated by sand live oak, live oak, water oak,
slash pine, loblolly pin, red cedar, red bay, sabal palm, and southern magnolia. The understory consists of
species such as wax myrtle, yaupon holly, gallberry, saw palmetto, wiregrass, and brackenfern.
Mixed scrub-shrub wetlands are dominated by vegetation less than 20 feet in height. Soil is often saturated
and mucky, occasionally shallowly inundated. Vegetation consists of dense stands of shrubs, with trees often
absent or sparse. Common species include sphagnum moss, titi, black titi, fetterbush, large gallberry, laurel
greenbier, pond pine, and slash pine.
Estuarine habitats include deepwater tidal habitats and adjacent tidal wetlands that are usually semi -
enclosed by land but have open, partly obstructed, or sporadic access to the ocean, with ocean derived wa-
ter at least occasionally diluted by freshwater runoff from the land.
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Impervious Surface Coverage by Census Block Group (2021)
20%
55%
44%
32%
49%
34%
23%
22%
38%
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Hydrology & Aquatic Ecosystems
Atlantic Beach is located within the Lower St. Johns Watershed, which covers the portion of the St. Johns Riv-
er and its tributaries from Lake George to the mouth of the river at the Atlantic Ocean. The Lower St. Johns
River is an elongated estuary that extends about 101 miles from its union with the Ocklawaha River to the
Atlantic Ocean, and is joined near its mouth by the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). The hydrology of the Lower
St. Johns River is highly varied and influenced mainly by the interaction of tide, wind, freshwater flows, and
the confines of the river banks and bottom. The Lower St. Johns contains both freshwater and saltwater wet-
lands. Salt marshes are common along the ICW in the northern end of the watershed and provide important
nursery areas of saltwater commercial fisheries. In Atlantic Beach, tidal salt marsh creeks drain west in the
ICW, which then drains to the north in the St. Johns River which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
Drainage Basins. Stormwater in Atlantic Beach flows to four primary drainage basins; Sherman Creek, Hop-
kins Creek, Puckett Creek, and the Intracoastal Waterway. Sherman Creek begins within Howell Park and
flows north to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and is where the majority of water in the city drains. Hopkins
Creek drains the Royal Palms and Donner subdivisions in the central part of the city and runs south through
Neptune Beach into the ICW. Hopkins Creek and Shermans Creek watersheds both originate within the city
however only a small portion of the northern end of the Hopkins Creek watershed, approximately 340 acres,
is located within the city. The Shermans Creek watershed within the city limits is partially ditched and pri-
marily wooded. It originates within Howell Park and flows north through a drainage ditch flowing across the
Atlantic Beach Country Club through heavily developed areas until its confluence with Puckett Creek at SR
A1A. Areas west of Mayport Road flow into the Intracoastal Waterway or into Puckett Creek. The Puckett
Creek headwaters are located near Dutton Island Road on the city ’s northern boundary and flows through
the residential and commercially developed areas until its confluence with the Shermans Creek canal at SR
A1A where it then flows through salt marsh to Shermans Creek. The City primarily drains through storm-
water pipe collection systems that route water to larger ditch/creek systems. The City ’s stormwater discharg-
es to the Intracoastal Waterway via direct discharge from ditches, by way of Hopkins Creek or Sherman -
Puckett Creek. A majority of the City drains through Hopkins Creek or Sherman-Puckett Creek, which flows
through a combination of ditches and large culver crossings owned and maintained by other entities before
discharging to the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). Atlantic Beach has approximately 1,085 acres of SFHA area within the city
limits, mostly “AE” zones. Generally, the SFHA is shown along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) on the west
side of the city, in the Aquatic Gardens area near the Hopkins Creek ditch and pond, along Sherman Creek
and canal, and on the beach. These areas correspond to reported flooding issues as well as projected flood-
ing issues and priority areas as identified in the city ’s stormwater master plan, coastal vulnerability assess-
ment, and adaptation plan. The city has a number of regulations and policies related to flood protection.
This includes a minimum finished floor elevation of 8.5 feet NAVD and at least 2.5 feet above the base flood
elevation. This requirement is meant to ensure that habitable living area is elevated above potential flood
waters. Also, the city requires on-site water retention for all development within the city, including single
family, which is extremely rare in the state. New development is required to retain water equal to a 25 -year
and 24-hour rainfall (9.3 inches) over the site. Development within a special flood hazard area (SFHA) is also
is required to retain water onsite to mitigate for any filling in order to ensure a no net loss of floodplain stor-
age. In addition, the city has managed to acquire land within the SFHA for preservation and flood protection
purposes.
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Wetlands. A majority of the wetlands in Atlantic Beach are located along the western coast where the salt-
marsh and uplands meet. As undevelopable land in the city becomes scarce, many wetlands areas are seeing
increased interest from developers. Wetlands provide flood protection, water quality improvements, erosion
control, and habitat for aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. Recognizing the importance of preserving
this environmentally sensitive land, the city has purchased over 350 acres of environmentally sensitive land
along the Intracoastal Waterway compromising of three preserves collectively referred to as the “Marsh Pre-
serves”. The Marsh Preserves offer the public enjoyment of the saltwater marsh, pine flatwood forests, live
oak, magnolia, and water oak forests, and resource-based recreational facilities. The creation of the pre-
serves has protected a large land area of undeveloped wilderness within the urban landscape along the In-
tracoastal Waterway (ICW) including saltwater marshes, which are the most productive ecosystems on earth.
The City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Marsh Master Plan, respective Management Plans, and a recorded ease-
ment all serve to ensure that these preserves will remain passive and natural in function. In addition to salt-
water marshes, there are “mixed scrub-shrub” and “mixed forested” wetlands along the ICW and “mixed
wetland hardwoods” along Shermans Creek toward the center of the city.
Beaches. The City of Atlantic Beach contains about two miles of public beaches along the Atlantic Ocean that
residents and visitors enjoy year round. There are 21 public beach access points along the beach with most
located at a street terminus while a few are narrow easements over private property. The majority of the
beach is adjacent to single-family homes, with the exception of several multi-family developments and the
One Ocean Resort and Spa. Sand dunes lie between ocean front development and the beach and provide the
city’s first line of protection against storm surge. A primary concern of Atlantic Beach, and other Florida
coastal communities, is beach erosion caused by wave action. As a response to major erosion experienced in
Northeast Florida between the 1950s and 1970s, the Duval County Shore Protection Project was implement-
ed in 1978 and since then, six principal renourishments have occurred (1985 -87, 1991, 1995, 2005, 2011 and
2016-17) in addition to periodic placement of maintenance-dredged sand. The beach renourishment occurs
about every five to six years to maintain beaches at their original design as part of the project. The renourish-
ment is funded in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
and Duval County. The goal of engineered shore projects is to reduce risk and promote coastal resilience.
Shore projects help to reduce the damages – economic, environmental, infrastructure, human health and
safety – of tropical storms and hurricanes. Along with providing economic stability and opportunities, beach
nourishment projects also have inherent benefits in restoring critical habitat. It provides more sand for en-
dangered sea turtles, which normally nest on the same beach where they hatch, to find sufficient areas for
nesting. Several species of shorebirds also nest along the beach. And, of course, the beach is essential to the
area’s economic driver, tourism. The 2016-17 Project Description: The Duval County shore protection project
nourished eroded beaches and rebuilt dunes devastated by Hurricane Matthew ’s passing in October 2016.
The City of Jacksonville funded the additional dune work that included building dunes in Jacksonville, Nep-
tune and a portion of Atlantic Beach. More than a million cubic yards of sand – equivalent to more than 2.7
billion pounds – was dredged, piped and tilled across about ten miles of county shoreline. Roughly 860,000
cubic yards went to building the beach and another 200,000 cubic yards went to rebuilding dunes. Construc-
tion started in mid-September 2016 to widen the beach berm between 20 to 60 feet, and raise the elevation
of the beach by about 3 to 5 feet. In addition to beach renourishment, the coastal dunes are protected by
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ’s (FDEP) Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Pro-
gram which regulates structures and activities which can cause beach erosion, destabilize dunes, damage
upland properties, or interfere with public access as well as regulations to protect sea turtles and dune
plants.
City of Atlantic Beach
2030 Comprehensive
Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Index of Tables and Maps II
Background and Summary of the City’s Comprehensive Planning Process III
General Characteristics and Conditions of the City of Atlantic Beach IV
Demographics of the City of Atlantic Beach V
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
A. Future Land Use Element A-1 – A-17
B. Transportation Element B-1 – B-9
C. Infrastructure Element C-1 – C-5
D. Conservation and Coastal Management Element D-1 – D-11
E. Recreation and Open Space Element E-1 – E-5
F. Housing Element F-1 – F-5
G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element G-1 – G-6
H. Capital Improvements Element H-1 – H-14
I. Public School Facilities Element I-1 – I-23
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City of Atlantic Beach Commission City of Atlantic Beach Staff
Ellen Glasser, Mayor Joseph Gerrity, City Manager
Cindy L. Anderson, Commissioner Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager
Martina “Blythe” Waters, Commissioner Shane Corbin, Community Development Director
Candace Kelly, Commissioner Derek W. Reeves, AICP, Principal Planner
Brittany Norris, Commissioner Brian Broedell, Planner
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INDEX OF TABLES AND MAPS
Future Land Use Map Series
The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Map Series are
included and adopted as part of this Comprehensive Plan amendment. In the event of any conflict
between any Maps and the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall control.
Map A-1: Future Land Use Map
Map A-2: Jurisdictional Wetlands
Map A-3a: Coastal High Hazard Area
Map A-3b: Evacuation Zones
Map A-3c: Shallow Coastal Flooding Areas Map
A-3d: Sea Level Rise Scenarios
Map A-4: Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Map A-5: Energy Efficient and Conservation Zones
Map A-6: Military Influence Zone
Map B-1: Transportation Facilities
Map C-1: Potable Water Wells
Tables
Page
Table A-1: Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density A-7
Table A-2: Non-Residential Intensity Standards A-7
Table B-1: Projected Traffic Volumes B-4
Table B-2: City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area Minimum Levels of Service B-7
Table E-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards E-3
Table E-2: Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 2009 E-3
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Table H-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards H-6
Table H-2: Sanitary Sewer Level of Service Standards H-7
Table H-3: Solid Waste and Potable Water Level of Service Standards H-7
Table H-4: Drainage Level of Service Standards H-7
Table H-5: Transportation Level of Service Standards H-8
Table H-6: Schedule of Capital Improvements, 2018-19 through 2024-25 H-11
II
Background and Summary of the City’s Comprehensive Planning Process
Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the City of Atlantic Beach adopted its original Comprehensive Plan in
December of 1990. Section 163.3191, F.S. requires that the Plan be updated periodically through the
preparation and adoption of an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). The City’s most previous EAR was
adopted in December of 2008, and subsequent EAR-based amendments were adopted in September of
2010. EAR-based amendments as required by Statutory or Rule changes have not been made since 2010
such that the effective plan is not current.
The 2008 EAR evaluated the 2003–2008 planning period, and summarized the status of the various
elements at the time of adoption of the 2004 EAR-based amendment conditions at the time of
preparation of the EAR (2003); analyzed the changes since adoption of the Plan; identified the successes
or failures in implementing the policies and recommendations in the Plan and the reasons therefore;
analyzed the impact of any unforeseen problems or opportunities presented and identified the
mandatory Statutory and Administrative Rule changes since the adoption of the Plan. Based upon this
analysis, the Evaluation and Appraisal Report included recommendations for revisions to update the
adopted Comprehensive Plan.
The 2010 EAR-based amendments reflected all changes recommended within the 2008 EAR. Text that
was no longer relevant, as well as objectives and policies requiring only one time action by the City, which
have been implemented through the course of the planning horizon, were deleted. Other policies that
required continued implementation or that have been partially implemented, were appropriately
modified to address the revised planning horizon. New goals, objectives and policies were added to
address the issues raised within the EAR and as mandated by changes to Florida Statutes and the Florida
Administrative Code. In addition to the policy changes, the associated data and analysis as required for
each Element was revised to support this EAR Based Amendment to the Goals, Objectives and Policies.
On March 28, 2018 the City received notification of prohibition of plan amendments for failure to submit
proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Amendments by March 20, 2018. This update resolves the notification
of prohibition for plan amendments by providing new goals, objectives and policies that address Peril of
Flood as mandated by changes to Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. In addition, text
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that was no longer relevant has been deleted or updated. Demographic data that was not previously
included has been added to further describe community character and conditions. Finally, maps in the
existing map series have been updated and several maps have been added to the map series with new
content.
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General Characteristics and Conditions of the City of Atlantic Beach
The City of Atlantic Beach is a small coastal community consisting of approximately three square miles of
land area and a population less than 14,000. The City is located between two miles of Atlantic Ocean
beachfront on the east and the expansive marsh and estuarine environment of the San Pablo Creek /
Intracoastal Waterway on the west. The City is a near fully-developed municipality where the predominant
land use is residential consisting of stable and well-established neighborhoods. The City possesses a
unique character and “personality” where a high quality of life, diverse recreational activities, preservation
of community character and protection of natural resources are day-to-day priorities to residents and
elected officials as well.
The City contains two commercial corridors: the north side of Atlantic Boulevard (SR10) extending from
the ocean westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway, and Mayport Road (SR A1A), extending from Atlantic
Boulevard northerly to the municipal limits of the City at Dutton Island Road. Both corridors continue to
experience a solid level of market-driven redevelopment. The appropriate redevelopment and aesthetic
enhancements to the Mayport Road corridor continue to be strategic planning priorities to the City. In
2018, a community driven Mayport Road Visioning Implementation Plan (MRVIP) was completed to guide
future development along the Mayport Road corridor. The MRVIP includes recommendations for new
design standards and activity programming.
Since adoption of the original 1990 Plan, the City has annexed and acquired extensive marsh areas
extending westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway. The future land use of these areas is designated as
Conservation, and invaluable recreational resources have been established therein. Tideviews Preserve,
which opened to the public in 1996, consists of eight acres of passive park and offers scenic views of the
Intracoastal Waterway, 2500 feet of trail and boardwalk, a scenic overlook, canoe launch and fishing area.
Dutton Island Preserve, which opened in 2003, is a 40-acre passive park containing 9,000 feet of nature
trails, fishing and viewing piers, a canoe and kayak launch, pavilions and picnic areas and primitive camping
areas. Preservation and protection of these natural coastal resources, particularly the City's dense native
tree canopy, are strongly held community values.
The 2009 acquisition of the 350-acre Buckman Pritchard Trust marsh tract, renamed the River Branch
Preserve, significantly increased the City’s inventory of Environmentally Sensitive Lands and passive open
space. In 2018, the City purchased 3.52 acres of a proposed residential development adjacent to Sherman
Creek known as Selva Preserve. The long range use of the 3.52 acres was not determined at the time
these EAR-based amendments were submitted for consideration.
The primary objective of this Plan amendment is to restate or update existing goals, objectives and
policies, and provide new ones, as appropriate, and as needed to reflect changes required by law. Since
the City’s last EAR-based amendment adoption in 2010, Section 163.3178(2)(f), Florida Statutes was
created that requires comprehensive plans to include a redevelopment component referred to as Peril of
Flood that outlines principles that must be used to eliminate inappropriate and unsafe development in
the coastal areas. The state required Peril of Flood component, new community demographics, and an
updated map series have been included in this EAR-based amendment.
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Demographics
The demographics section contains information about the City’s population and housing characteristics.
Unless otherwise noted, all of the information depicted in this section is derived from the United States
Census Bureau’s 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
Population
The 2017 estimated population for Atlantic Beach was 13,608 which is up nearly 1,000 from the 2010
reported population of 12,655. The population pyramid below depicts the age distribution by gender of
Atlantic Beach residents.
The reported median age of Atlantic Beach residents was 46.2 in 2016, higher than the reported median
age of both Duval County (36) and Florida (41.6). The map below depicts the median age by Census Block
and shows the median age decreases as you move east to west within the City.
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The pie chart below represents the reported race of Atlantic Beach residents. The large majority (87.9%)
of residents are White, with 8% Black or African American.
There are 5,502 households and an average household size in Atlantic Beach is 2.37. This is lower than the
average household sizes of 2.58 reported for Duval County and 2.64 reported for Florida.
Educational Attainment
According to the 2012-2016 ACS Estimate, 94.2% of the population has at least a high school degree. This
is a greater rate than that of both Duval County (88.9%) and Florida (87.2%).
White
86 %
Black or African
American
8 %
American Indian or
Alaska Native
1 %
Asian
% 3
Native Hawaiian and
Othre Pacific Islander
% 0
Some other race
% 2
Race
2012 - ACS Estimates 2016
White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Othre Pacific
Islander
Some other race
% 5.8
21.1 %
% 16.6
8.9 %
28.7 %
18.9 %
% 0.0
5.0 %
10.0 %
15.0 %
% 20.0
% 25.0
30.0 %
% 35.0
Less than high
school graduate High school
graduate Some college, no
degree Associates
degree Bachelor's
degree Graduate or
professional
degree
Educational Attainment
Population 25 years old and over
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The chart above shows the City’s reported household and family incomes compared to those of Duval
County and of Florida. The chart shows Atlantic Beach has a higher household and family income than that
of Duval County and Florida.
The chart below shows the median earnings of Atlantic Beach residents based on educational attainment.
Income
Median HH Income Mean HH Income Median F amily
me Inco Mean Family
Income
Atlantic Beach $70,921 $115,725 $86,3 75 $143,422
Duval County $49,196 $67,800 $60,6 69 $79,989
Florida $48,900 $69,936 39 $59,1 $81,708
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
Household & Family Income
Atlantic Beach Duval County Florida
$18,250
$26,114 $31,003
$50,783
$85,688
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
$90,000
Less than high
school graduate High school
graduate Some college or
associate's degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or
professional degree
Median Income by Educational Attainment
Population 25 years and older with earnings ) (
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The vast majority (85%) of the working population drive personal vehicles to work, with 75.4% driving
alone. This correlates with 81.3% of the working population working outside of Atlantic Beach city limits
and a reported mean travel time to work of 26.7 minutes.
Occupation/Employment
Of the 11,239 residents 16 years old and over in Atlantic Beach, 7,329 reported to be in the labor force.
Of these 7,329 residents, 381 reported being unemployed and 46 reported being in the Armed Forces.
The chart below breaks down the occupation for the remaining 6,902 residents that are employed in the
civilian labor force.
Transportation
% 85
% 1 3.5 % % 1.9
% 8.8
0 %
10 %
20 %
30 %
40 %
% 50
% 60
% 70
% 80
% 90
Car, Truck, or Van Public
Transportation Walk/Bicycle Taxicab, Motorcycle,
or Other Means Worked at Home
Means of Transportation
( Workers 16 years old and over commuting to work )
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Housing
In 2016, there were 6,554 housing units in the city, which is up from the 6,174 housing units reported in
2010 and the 6,003 housing units reported in 2000. The chart below shows that 83.9% of the housing units
were occupied, while 16.1% were vacant. This 16.1% vacancy rate is higher than those reported in 2010
(10.5%) and 2000 (6.3%).
% 42.8
% 21.4
% 25.3
% 5.7 % 4.8
Occupation
( Civilian employees 16 years old and over )
Management, business, science, and arts
Service
Sales and Office
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance
Production, transportation, and material moving
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The chart above shows the 6,554 housing units classified by the time period they were built. Nearly 50%
of the housing units were built between 1970 and 1989.
The reported median value of the 3,609 owner occupied housing units in the City is $330,400. The chart
below shows the housing stock broken down by value.
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0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
Less than $50
$50-$99.9
$100-$149.9
$150-$199.9
$200-$299.9
$300-$499.9
$500-$999.9
$1 Million or more
Home Values
) Measured in $1,000s (
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According to the U.S. Census the estimated 2020 population of Atlantic Beach was 13,513. This represents
an increase of about 7% from the 2010 census reported population of 12,655. The population increase
during the 1990s was a result of several new residential developments within the city such as the Fleet
Landing retirement community and the Sevilla Gardens and Selva Linkside neighborhoods. After these
developments, the city became mostly “built-out” with limited available land for development. In fact,
the city’s population actually decreased between 2000 and 2010 by an estimated 713 people. The increase
in population from 2010 to 2020 can largely be attributed to the annexation and development of the
Atlantic Beach Country Club which added about 150 single-family homes to the city.
Year Population Source
2020 13,513 U.S. Census
2010 12,655 U.S. Census
2000 13,368 U.S. Census
1990 11,636 U.S. Census
The city’s population is expected to remain stable with little to no growth anticipated. The city is largely
“built-out” with an estimated 49 acres of vacant land, most of which is difficult to develop due to
environmental and flooding concerns. Further, the city is experiencing an aging population with the
median age and percentage of the population 65 years and over both continuing to increase. Also, single-
family homes are accounting for an increasing share of the total residential units in the city, thus lowering
residential density, and the average household size within the city continues to decrease. Finally, high
vacancy rates within the higher property value areas of the city demonstrate that an increasing share of
homes may be vacation or “second” homes. All of these factors indicate a low population growth rate,
however, as land continues to increase in value and scarcity, remaining vacant lots will likely be developed
resulting in additional population. As such, a 10-year population growth rate of 1% has been applied to
project population for the years 2030, 2040, and 2050.
Year Projected Population Growth Rate
2030 13,649 1%
2040 13,786 1%
2050 13,924 1%
The following inventory of existing land uses is based on the 2023 Duval County Property Appraiser GIS
parcel data and real estate tax roll. The total acreage does not include open water, rights-of-way, and
beaches within the city limits as these are not parcels included in the GIS data set. Also note that the
percentage of total acreage does not equal 100% due to rounding the percentages to the nearest whole
number.
Land Use Acreage Percent of Total Acreage
Residential 1,041 52%
Conservation & Parks 509 25%
Commercial & Industrial 290 14%
Government 69 3%
Institutional 51 3%
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Vacant 49 2%
There are an estimated 163 vacant parcels totaling roughly 49 acres within the City. This number does not
include city owned parcels or parcels classified as “waste land” by the property appraiser as these areas
are unsuitable for development. Additionally, this number does not include those parcels which were
classified as vacant but now have active construction occurring on the site. These vacant parcels are largely
scattered throughout the City, with the largest concentration of vacant lots on the western edge of the
Marsh Oaks neighborhood (see Map A-8). Much of this area is low in elevation, contains wetlands, and
experiences flooding resulting in challenging building conditions.
A. Future Land Use Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Future land use, new development and redevelopment within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in
accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies and as further controlled by the Land
Development Regulations, as may be amended to implement the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of this
Comprehensive Plan. Development areas shall be defined by the land use categories described within the
Future Land Use Element and as depicted on the Future Land Use Map, included in this Plan amendment
as Map A-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series.
Pursuant to Section 163.3194(1), Florida Statutes, as may be amended, all Development undertaken, and
all actions taken in regard to Development, shall be consistent with this Comprehensive Plan. Further, all
Land Development Regulations enacted or amended shall be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive
Plan, and in the event of inconsistency between the requirements of any zoning or Land Development
Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan, the regulatory provisions of this Comprehensive Plan shall
prevail.
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.
Objective A.1.1
Environmental Resources
Land development activities and project review procedures shall include requirements intended to protect
natural environmental features and improve the physical characteristics of the City so as to ensure the
conservation and protection of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as defined by Policy D.3.2.8 of the Coastal
Conservation Element and any other natural resources including wetlands, wildlife habitats, estuarine
systems, and surface and groundwater resources.
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Policy A.1.1.1
Land development within the City shall be permitted only where such development is
compatible with environmental limitations of the site and only when submitted plans
demonstrate appropriate recognition of topography, soil conditions, flooding conditions,
trees, vegetation and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas, including wetlands and
coastal resources, and habitat protection of rare, endangered or threatened species and
areas of unique natural beauty.
Policy A.1.1.2 The City shall maintain an inventory of lands, which possess significant environmental
features, habitats, and areas of unique interest or beauty. The potential for development
proposals to adversely impact such areas shall be considered prior to the issuance of
development permits.
Policy A.1.1.3 The City shall protect potable water well fields and surface waters from the adverse impacts
of development and shall prohibit the establishment of incompatible land uses adjacent
to potable water wells. Such incompatible land uses shall include all Industrial and
manufacturing uses, but shall also include uses, which have the potential to contaminate
surface water or groundwater resources.
Objective A.1.2
Wetlands, Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Estuarine Environments
The City shall protect, conserve and enhance the natural functions of existing wetlands, marsh and
estuarine systems, and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas in order to maintain the quality and function
of natural systems and wildlife habitats.
Note: The terms “wetlands” or interchangeably “natural wetlands” as used within this Plan shall mean
those wetland areas which have been created through natural means or through restoration or wetland
creation projects of government agencies having authority over these resources, and shall not be
construed to include stormwater ponds, or other manmade drainage facilities, which may be designated
as jurisdictional for the purpose of stormwater management, but which are not natural Wetlands.
Policy A.1.2.1 The City shall protect natural wetlands and other Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as may
be identified by Map A-52 and Map A-4 of the Future Land Use Map Series or as may be
identified by other accepted environmental survey methodologies, and their functions
from the adverse impacts of development by maintaining the following required upland
buffers between wetlands and adjacent development as set forth herein and as also
implemented through the Land Development Regulations.
(a) After the effective date of this plan amendment, a minimum natural vegetative
upland buffer of fifty (50) feet shall be required and maintained between developed
areas and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) regardless of any other regulatory agency
requirement of a lesser distance. This requirement shall also apply to the portions of
tributaries, streams, or other water bodies connected to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Such portions of the ICW and these tributaries, streams, or other water bodies subject
to this buffer requirement shall be established by the presence of a Mean High Water
Line of the adjacent tributary, stream or other water body as established in
accordance with Section 177.26, Florida Statutes, and such Mean High Water Line
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shall be depicted on all Site Plans, proposed development plans, and other documents
submitted for review and permitting. The fifty (50) foot upland buffer shall be
measured from the St. Johns River Water Management District or Florida Department
of Environmental Protection Wetland jurisdictional line.
Determinations of vested rights which may supersede the requirement for this 50
foot buffer shall be made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Land
Development Regulations and applicable Florida law.
(b) In the case of other natural wetland areas, which may not be directly connected to
Intracoastal related streams or waterways as described above, but are part of the
coastal marsh and estuarine system, a natural vegetative upland buffer of twenty-five
(25) feet shall be required and maintained between development and adjacent
wetlands. Where required, such buffer shall be measured from the jurisdictional
wetland line as established by the appropriate regulatory agency.
(c) With the exception of facilities to provide public access for the recreational use of
Intracoastal related natural resources, any buffers as may be required by preceding
paragraphs (a) or (b) shall be maintained in a natural state with the exception of the
clearing of Understory Vegetation as defined by Chapter 23 of the City’s Code of
Ordinances, and any such clearing shall be approved by the City and if required, the
appropriate State or Federal agency prior to any form of clearing, alteration or
disturbance of a required buffer.
(d)(a) Where remaining natural wetlands have been damaged or degraded over time
through previous development, storm events, improper drainage runoff or other
adverse activities, but where wetland vegetation and habitat still are predominant in
quantity on a proposed development site, all plans submitted for review or permitting
shall demonstrate a plan for mitigation, restoration, enhancement or recovery of
jurisdictional wetlands. It is the express intent of the City that no net loss of
jurisdictional wetlands occur through any development action within the City. Any
impacted wetlands on a development site shall be replaced elsewhere on the same
site or elsewhere within the City of Atlantic Beach. The City shall incorporate
appropriation provisions within the Land Development Regulations to further
implement this policy.
Policy A.1.2.2 The City shall protect wetlands and estuarine environments from the adverse impacts of
development and shall prohibit the establishment of incompatible land uses adjacent to
wetlands. Such incompatible land uses shall include all Industrial uses, but shall also
include uses, which have the potential to disturb, contaminate or degrade wetland
functions or natural systems associated with wetlands and estuaries.
Policy A.1.2.3 The City shall require that, as a condition of development approval, new construction
projects provide effective stormwater management, which avoids the contamination of
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, wetlands, marsh and estuarine environments in
accordance with applicable water quality standards of the St. Johns River Water
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Management District, the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems
(NPDES) permit and Stormwater Management Plan and the Land Development
Regulations, as may be amended.
Policy A.1.2.4 The City shall not issue development permits that would significantly alter wetland
communities and functions.
Policy A.1.2.5 New development shall be subject to the stormwater regulations as set forth within the
Land Development Regulations, and post development conditions shall not discharge any
increased level of stormwater run-off into the City’s stormwater system.
Policy A.1.2.6 The City shall enforce all applicable wetland regulations, including those as set forth within
the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of this Plan, and shall continue to
develop and implement comprehensive strategies to provide for the effective
protection of wetlands, marsh and estuarine systems, and other Environmentally
Sensitive Areas within and adjacent to the City.
Policy A.1.2.7 The City shall encourage shorelines lacking wetland vegetation to be planted with native
vegetation in order to minimize potential flood damage, stabilize the shoreline and trap
sediments and other non-point source pollutants, and provide additional habitat for fish
and wildlife.
Policy A.1.2.8 The City shall support and encourage the development of a strict flood plain management
program by state and local governments to preserve hydrologically significant wetlands
and other natural flood plain features.
Objective A.1.3
Maintaining Residential Character
The City shall encourage future development and redevelopment, which 1) retains the exceptionally high
quality of life and the predominantly residential character of the City of Atlantic Beach, 2) provides for the
preservation and protection of the dense tree canopy, and 3) which provides for varied and diverse
recreational opportunities, including the preservation, acquisition and development of public access to
the beach, Intracoastal Waterway and other water-related resources, and which provides for and
maintains energy efficient land use patterns.
Policy A.1.3.1 Additional commercial or industrial development shall be permitted only on those lands
that are zoned to permit such development as of the adoption date of this Plan
amendment, or following adoption of an amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
In considering any such application for a FLUM amendment, the City shall find that each
of the following conditions are demonstrated by the applicant seeking said amendment.
(a) There are adequate public facilities available to serve the proposed development.
(b) The proposed commercial or industrial development shall not have adverse impacts
to surrounding neighborhoods, other properties, the natural environment, the
aesthetic qualities of the City and shall not impair or degrade scenic natural views.
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(c) There is a demonstrated deficiency of commercial or industrial lands within the City
to serve the needs of residents of the City for such uses.
Policy A.1.3.2 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its tree protection, landscaping and buffering
regulations, as well as the City’s “Adopt-a-Tree” and right-of-way tree planting program.
Policy A.1.3.3 The City shall continue to manage, preserve and construct facilities that provide diverse
opportunities to all residents for both passive and active recreation, including parks,
nature preserves, trails and bikeways, skateboard parks and ball fields, dune crossovers,
waterway accesses and associated amenities.
Policy A.1.3.4 The City shall not permit, either through public or private action, public access ways to the
beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other waterways, which are open to the public as
of the date of adoption of this Plan amendment, to be closed, vacated or restricted from
public use in any manner.
Policy A.1.3.5 The City shall continue to expand opportunities and facilities for public access to the beach,
the Intracoastal Waterway, and associated creeks and marshes for passive and natural
resource based recreation activities, such as hiking and biking, canoeing and kayaking,
birding, fishing and other similar activities that have limited impact on these resources.
Objective A.1.4
Old Atlantic Beach
Sites, structures, and neighborhoods, which have been identified as having historic, architectural,
archaeological, civic or cultural importance, shall be protected from damage or destruction, and the
preservation of such valuable resources shall be encouraged by the City.
Policy A.1.4.1 Sites and structures within the City, which are determined to have historic or archeological
significance, and which are found to be worthy of preservation in accordance with
standards established by the Florida Division of Historical Resources, shall be protected
to the extent possible.
Policy A.1.4.2 The City shall encourage the preservation of significant historic and archaeological sites
through public information programs, incentives and recognition of the preservation
efforts of individuals and organizations.
Policy A.1.4.3 The City shall maintain within its Land Development Regulations provisions intended to
retain the unique community identity, the architectural character, and the residential
scale of that area of the City known as Old Atlantic Beach.
Objective A.1.5
Sound Development Patterns
The City shall maintain development patterns, which 1) prevent blighting influences and eliminate
nonconforming uses; 2) foster diverse and stable neighborhoods; 3) protect coastal and environmental
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resources; 4) provide proper locations for public facilities and utilities and energy-efficient land use
patterns, and 5) which encourage healthy and aesthetically pleasing living conditions.
Policy A.1.5.1 The City shall review all applications for development permits to determine compliance
with the Land Development Regulations, particularly with regard to provision of open
space, required parking, on- site traffic flow, appropriate signage, impervious surface area
limits, landscaping and tree protection so as to avoid traffic congestion, hazardous public
safety conditions and inefficient land use, which may also result in harmful environmental
or aesthetic effects.
Policy A.1.5.2 The City shall consider, in conjunction with the issuance of all development permits within
its boundaries, the impacts of development upon adjacent jurisdictions, regional service
entities, regional planning policies, and hurricane evacuation plans. Further, the City shall
cooperate with such entities to ensure equitable, timely, and coordinated urban
development activities.
Policy A.1.5.3 The City shall not permit expansion or replacement of land uses in a manner that is
inconsistent with this Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
Policy A.1.5.4 The City shall continue to enforce provisions for landscaping and other buffering methods
as set forth within the Land Development Regulations, in order to prevent and minimize
incompatible land use relationships, excessive noise transmission, and to provide
screening of unattractive views and to enhance the aesthetic qualities of streets,
neighborhoods, and public areas of the City.
Policy A.1.5.5 Flexible regulatory methods shall be utilized to provide incentives for achieving
environmental enhancement, economical land development and energy efficient
patterns of land use that provide for an appropriate mix of uses within the City.
Policy A.1.5.6 Commercial and light industrial development shall be located and designed so as to
minimize adverse effects on residential areas, traffic facilities and the aesthetic character
of the City.
Policy A.1.5.7 Public facilities and utilities shall be located and designed to provide the most cost effective
service and to minimize public inconvenience
Policy A.1.5.8 The City shall permit residential development only in compliance with the residential
density limitations as set forth within the Land Development Regulations, and as
designated on the Future Land Use Map in accordance with the following table.
Table A-1. Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density
Residential Land Use Classification Maximum Density Permitted per Acre
Residential – Low Density (RL) Up to six (6) Dwelling Units
Residential – Medium Density (RM) UpSeven (7) to fourteen (14) Dwelling
Units
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Residential – High Density (RH) UpFifteen (15) to twenty (20) Dwelling
Units
Policy A.1.5.9 The City shall permit non-residential development only in compliance with the following
non-residential intensity standards for commercial and industrial land use classifications
as designated on the Future Land Use Map and in accordance with the following table.
Table A-2. Non-Residential Intensity Standards
Classification Floor Area Ratio* Impervious Surface Area Limit
Commercial .50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum
Central Business District .50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum
Industrial .25 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum
Public and Semi-Public .50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum
* The Floor Area Ratio is determined by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the size of the
property upon which the building will be constructed.
Objective A.1.6
Preservation of Older Neighborhoods
The City shall preserve the sound structural condition and the diverse character of the built environment
of the City and shall encourage development programs and activities that are directed at infill
development as well as the conservation, redevelopment and re-use of existing structures and the
preservation of and re- investment in older neighborhoods.
Policy A.1.6.1 The City shall continue to implement code enforcement procedures in order to prevent
physical deterioration and blight throughout the City.
Policy A.1.6.2 The City shall encourage and assist in the revitalization of older neighborhoods that provide
housing for very low, low and moderate- income residents, particularly neighborhoods
containing sound, but aging housing stock, where adequate public services and facilities
re existing.
Policy A.1.6.3 The City shall discourage redevelopment practices that displace very low, low and
moderate-income residents.
Objective A.1.7
Coordination with Other Agencies and Adjacent Cities
The City shall coordinate its planning and development activities with the resource management plans of
the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Department of Environmental Protection, the City of
Jacksonville and the City of Neptune Beach, as well as with other private entities and public agencies, as
may be appropriate.
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Policy A.1.7.1 The City shall develop and adopt regulations and policies, which are consistent with
resource management plans of other government agencies and any special districts
within which the City is located.
Policy A.1.7.2 The City shall not issue local development permits prior to the issuance of any other
required permit from County, State or Federal agencies having jurisdiction and permitting
authority over the proposed development. Issuance of a required permit from County,
State or Federal agencies shall not be a presumption of any entitlement to a local
Development Permit.
Objective A.1.8
Post-Disaster Redevelopment
The City shall encourage innovative land development approaches and concepts in the event of post
disaster redevelopment, which will have the effect of reducing dependence upon automobile travel,
conserving valuable natural resources and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and preventing property
damage as well as threats to human safety and security.
Policy A.1.8.1 Opportunities for encouraging the use of innovative land development practices shall be
provided within the Land Development Regulations.
Policy A.1.8.2 The City shall continue to be a participating agency in the Duval County Local Mitigation
Strategy (LMS) and shall continue to implement the goals and objectives of the LMS.
Policy A.1.8.3 The City shall identify the Coastal High Hazard Area as the area below the Category 1 storm
surge line as established by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricane (SLOSH)
computerized storm surge model pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
Policy A.1.8.4 Within residential development areas, that are within the Coastal High Hazard Area, as
depicted by the Coastal High Hazard Area map, adopted as Map DA-13 of the Future Land
Use Map Series and made part of this Plan, the City shall not approve Plan or Map
amendments that increase residential densities.
Policy A.1.8.5 The City shall not approve changes to Zoning District classifications or amendments to the
Future Land Use Map that would have the effect of increasing populations with special
hurricane evacuation needs, as described within Section 252.355, Florida Statutes.
Objective A.1.9
Public Services and Facilities
The City shall coordinate future land development and redevelopment with the availability of public
services and facilities so as to avoid deficient levels of service as established within this Plan.
Policy A.1.9.1 Development permits issued by the City shall be conditioned upon the availability of
facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed development, and facilities and
services shall be authorized at same time said development is approved. Facilities and
services shall meet the established levels of service as adopted in this Comprehensive Plan
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and shall be available concurrent with the impacts of development, or an alternative
means of meeting concurrency requirements shall be provided.
Policy A.1.9.2 The City shall amend its Land Development Regulations as appropriate to effectively
implement the land use classifications as adopted on the Future Land Use Map and as
required to meet the Objectives and Policies set forth within this Plan.
Objective A.1.10
Surrounding Land Uses
The City shall continue to maintain a development character, which is compact in form, orderly in its land
use pattern, and diversified in its makeup so as to ensure employment opportunities, affordable housing,
a pleasant living environment, and cost-effective and energy efficient public services.
Policy A.1.10.1 The City shall undertake land annexation only when it can demonstrate an ability to
provide services and facilities in a manner that maintains the level of service standards as
set forth within this Plan and only when such annexation contributes to the orderly
growth and development of the region within which the City is situated.
Policy A.1.10.2 Those areas of the City, which are designated as Development Areas, are substantially
developed as of the adoption date of this Plan with no opportunity for sprawl
development. The City shall not, however, approve amendments to the Future Land Use
Map that would convert areas designated as Conservation to Development Areas where
adverse impacts to wetland and estuarine systems would result from development
activities. Adverse impacts shall be presumed to result from activities, which contaminate,
diminish the quantity or degrade wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, or
natural functions and systems associated with such areas.
Policy A.1.10.3 The City shall encourage the clustering of uses in locations where infrastructure facilities
are available or where extensions and enlargements can be achieved efficiently,
particularly with respect to commercial infill development along the Mayport Road
corridor.
Policy A.1.10.4 The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill development of
the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses that sustain neighborhoods, and
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encourage a more aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian friendly environment shall be
encouraged. New development along Mayport Road shall be in compliance with the
Commercial Corridor Development Standards as set forth within the Land Development
Regulations.
Policy A.1.10.5 Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and proliferation of light industrial
uses, automotive sales and repair businesses and other more intensive commercial
business activities shall be discouraged in favor of those businesses and uses that provide
neighborhood serving retail products and services that generate daily activity and
interaction between residents of the surrounding neighborhoods such as banks,
drugstores, restaurants, churches, child care centers, grocery stores and similar
businesses and uses.
Objective A.1.11
Appropriate Land Use Patterns
The City shall provide for land use, development and redevelopment in an efficient manner, which
supports the land use designations as set forth within the 2030 Future Land Use Map; which enforces the
residential densities and the limitations upon the type and intensity of uses, and which results in
development appropriate to the sensitive coastal location of the City, particularly with respect to the
predominantly residential character and small-town scale of the City.
Policy A.1.11.1 The lands use categories, as depicted upon the 2030 Future Land Use Map (FLUM), which
is Map A-21 of the Future Land Use Map Series, shall permit the following uses and
activities.
(a) Conservation – Conservation lands shall include those lands so designated on the
FLUM. These areas are generally composed of open land, water, marsh and wetlands
and Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Conservation lands may be either publicly or
privately owned. It is intended that the natural and open character of these areas be
retained and that adverse impacts, which may result from development, shall be
prohibited or minimized. Adverse impacts shall be presumed to result from activities,
which contaminate or degrade wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, or
natural functions and systems associated with such areas.
Permitted uses within the Conservation category shall be limited to the following and
shall be further controlled by the Land Development Regulations.
• Activities intended for the conservation, re-establishment and re-nourishment,
or protection of natural resources.
• Recreation uses and facilities that are customarily described as passive in nature
including, but not limited to, fishing, hiking and biking, canoeing, kayaking, and
the use of other similar small, quiet low-speed watercraft.
• Very low intensity outdoor or water-dependent recreational related uses
(excluding commercial marinas) that are determined not to be in conflict with the
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intent of the Conservation category, subject to applicable Federal, State and local
policies and permitting requirements.
(b) Commercial – The Commercial land use category is intended to provide appropriate
locations for neighborhood and community businesses providing services and retail
sales for the City and the closely surrounding communities. Government, civic,
religious, cultural and institutional uses, may also be located within this category.
Permitted uses within the Commercial category, along with uses that may be allowed
by special exception, shall be limited to the following and as more specifically
described within the Land Development Regulations and when located within the
respective Zoning District classifications, which are intended to provide a decreasing
level of use intensity due to proximity to residential uses. Residential uses, not
exceeding the Medium Density category shall also be permitted, provided that such
residential development shall not be permitted within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
• General Commercial. These areas shall include those businesses that provide
retail goods and services, which serve the routine and daily needs of residents,
including banks and professional services, grocery and convenience stores,
restaurants, accredited public and private schools and child care, but not
including manufacturing, warehousing, storage, mini-warehouses, mini-storage,
personal storage, or high intensity commercial activities of a regional nature, or
uses that have the potential for negative impact to surrounding properties due to
excessive noise, light or extremely late hours of operation. Residential uses, not
exceeding the Medium Density category shall also be permitted, when in
conjunction with, or adjacent to commercial development and redevelopment,
provided that such residential development shall not be permitted within the
Coastal High Hazard Area.
• Limited Commercial. These areas shall include low intensity office, service and
retail businesses that are compatible when located in close proximity to
neighborhoods. These uses are intended primarily to serve the needs of the
closely surrounding neighborhood. Large-scale discount super-centers or
“BigBox” retailers or similar intense commercial uses intended to serve a regional
market are not permitted within the Limited Commercial category.
• Professional and Office. These areas shall be limited to small neighborhood scale
businesses and professional offices that are compatible with, and have no
measurable or noticeable adverse impacts, upon surrounding residential uses.
Such uses include offices for doctors and dentists (but not clinics or hospitals),
accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers, land surveyors, real estate brokers,
financial planners, insurance and real estate agents and the like.
(c) Central Business District – This area contains a well-established pattern and character
of development, and permitted uses include retail, office, restaurant, and certain
entertainment uses, which contribute to the commercial, civic and cultural vitality of
the City as illustrated within the Atlantic Beach Town Center area. The Central
Business District is an economic, cultural, historic and architectural anchor of the City.
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In order to sustain these qualities, new development and redevelopment within the
Central Business District shall be reflective of the architectural styles and fabric of the
area. Consistency and compatibility with the existing built environment shall be
considered in the review and issuance of Development Permits within the Central
Business District. Residential uses, not exceeding the Medium Density category shall
also be permitted, when in conjunction with, or adjacent to commercial development
and redevelopment, provided that such residential development shall not be
permitted within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
(d) Saltair Business District - This general area was originally developed by the Saltair
Development Corporation in 1925. Today this area reflects a mixed development
pattern that transitions between the historic Town Center and suburban retail to the
west along Atlantic Boulevard with Sturdivant Avenue to the north. The land use
category was created to allow the Town Center to expand incrementally towards
Sailfish Drive without creating conflicts with properties zoned Commercial General.
Residential uses, not exceeding the Medium Density category shall also be permitted,
when in conjunction with, or adjacent to commercial development and
redevelopment, provided that such residential development shall not be permitted
within the Coastal High Hazard Area. The following zoning districts are consistent with
the Saltair Business District land use category and the uses within this category shall
be limited to the following and as more specifically described within the Land
Development Regulations and when located within the respective zoning district:
• Central Business District – This area contains a well-established pattern and
character of development, and permitted uses include retail, office, restaurant,
and certain entertainment uses, which contribute to the commercial, civic and
cultural vitality of the City as illustrated within the Atlantic Beach Town Center
area. The Central Business District is an economic, cultural, historic and
architectural anchor of the City. In order to sustain these qualities, new
development and redevelopment within the Central Business District shall be
reflective of the architectural styles and fabric of the area. Consistency and
compatibility with the existing built environment shall be considered in the
review and issuance of Development Permits within the Central Business District.
• General Commercial. These areas shall include those businesses that provide
retail goods and services, which serve the routine and daily needs of residents,
including banks and professional services, grocery and convenience stores,
restaurants, accredited public and private schools and child care, but not
including manufacturing, warehousing, storage, mini-warehouses, mini-storage,
personal storage, or high intensity commercial activities of a regional nature, or
uses that have the potential for negative impact to surrounding properties due to
excessive noise, light or extremely late hours of operation.
(e) Marsh Oaks Business District - This area was identified during the 2018 Mayport Road
Visioning Implementation Plan for pedestrian friendly redevelopment. The land use
category was created to allow properties to redevelop with a Traditional Marketplace
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zoning district without creating conflicts with properties zoned General Commercial
and Limited Commercial. Residential uses, not exceeding the High Density category
shall also be permitted, when in conjunction with, or adjacent to commercial
development and redevelopment, provided that such residential development shall
not be permitted within the Coastal High Hazard Area. The City in its Land
Development Code, shall provide density bonuses or special design considerations to
provide affordable housing. The following zoning districts are consistent with the
Marsh Oaks Business District land use category and the uses within this land use
category shall be limited to the following and as more specifically described within
the Land Development Regulations and when located within the respective zoning
district.
• General Commercial. These areas shall include those businesses that provide
retail goods and services, which serve the routine and daily needs of residents,
including banks and professional services, grocery and convenience stores,
restaurants, accredited public and private schools and child care, but not
including manufacturing, warehousing, storage, mini-warehouses, mini-storage,
or personal storage, or high intensity commercial activities of a regional nature,
or uses that have the potential for negative impact to surrounding properties due
to excessive noise, light or extremely late hours of operation.
• Limited Commercial. These areas shall include low intensity office, service and retail
businesses that are compatible when located in close proximity to
neighborhoods. These uses are intended primarily to serve the needs of the
closely surrounding neighborhood. Large-scale discount super-centers or
“BigBox” retailers or similar intense commercial uses intended to serve a regional
market are not permitted within the Limited Commercial category.
Traditional Marketplace – This area contains development standards similar to the
Central Business District with an expanded range of permitted uses more
consistent with General Commercial. The permitted uses include a mixture of
residential, retail, office, restaurant, and certain entertainment uses, which
contribute to the commercial, civic and cultural vitality of the City. New
development, including without limitation redevelopment, within this area shall
reflect urban design principles that promote bicycle and pedestrian activity such
as minimal building setbacks which allow buildings to be closer to streets and
adjacent property lines.
(f) Light Industrial – The Light Industrial category shall be limited to light manufacturing
and production, storage, warehousing and distribution uses as further controlled by
the Land Development Regulations. Light industrial uses may have outdoor storage
and business related activity, but such uses shall not include processes that create
negative effects to surrounding properties due to noise, heat, fumes, debris,
chemicals or hazardous materials.
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(g) Public and Semi-Public – These areas include uses such as accredited public and
private schools, government uses, buildings, structures, utilities and public services
and infrastructure, including police, fire and emergency services.
(h) Recreation and Open Space – These areas include public and private parks, open
space, passive and active recreation areas. Note: Some park and open space lands
may be more appropriately designated as Conservation, such as the public lands on
the western marsh front. All beach areas that are seaward of private property lines
shall be considered as Recreation. Permitted uses shall include active and passive
recreation activities including bikeways and pedestrian trails, skateboard parks, ball
fields, tennis courts and the like. Public safety uses, including lifeguards, fire, and
police services may be located in Recreation areas. The use and development of
Recreation areas shall be further controlled by the Code of Ordinances for the City of
Atlantic Beach and the Land Development Regulations.
(i) Residential – Residential uses shall be permitted in those areas so designated in
accordance with the applicable permitted density and as further controlled by the
Land Development Regulations and the Florida Building Code.
(j) Electric Distribution Substations – New electric distribution substations shall be a
permitted use in all land use categories within a utility's service territory except those
designated as preservation, conservation, or historic preservation on the Future Land
Use Map or by duly adopted ordinance. The standards as set forth in Section
163.3208, Florida Statutes, shall apply.
(k) Public Schools – Public schools shall be a permitted use in all land use categories
except for lands designated as Conservation and lands located within the Coastal High
Hazard Area.
Policy A.1.11.2 The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Map Series are adopted herewith as part of this Plan. In the event of any conflict between
any Maps and the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall control.
Policy A.1.11.3 The City’s Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, zoning or other maps,
and any regulations within the City’s Code of Ordinances related to the use and
development of land shall be subordinate to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land
Use Map, which is part thereof.
Policy A.1.11.4 Where interpretation is required to determine exact boundaries as depicted upon the
Future Land Use Map, boundaries shall be determined by the nearest property line, the
right-of-way line of Streets, municipal boundaries, section, township and range lines, or
environmental or geographic features which serve as natural boundaries, as may be
appropriate.
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Policy A.1.11.5 The Commercial District, Central Business District, Saltair Business District and Marsh Oaks
Business District densities and intensities will be governed by tables A.1 and A.2.
Policy A.1.11.65 The Commercial District, Central Business District, Saltair Business District and Marsh
Oaks Business District use distributions will be governed by tables A.23.
Table A-23. Mixed-Use Distribution Standards
Uses Maximum Percent
Residential 70%
Commercial 70%
Light Industrial 5%
Public and Semi-Public 10%
Recreation and Open Space 25%
Electric Distribution 5%
Public Schools 5%
Objective A.1.12
Public Schools and School Planning
Any new public schools within the City shall be located in accordance the Comprehensive Plan and with
the procedures set forth within the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning, adopted
pursuant to Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes, between the Duval County School Board, the City of
Atlantic Beach, the City of Jacksonville, the City of Neptune Beach, the City of Jacksonville Beach and the
Town of Baldwin and in accordance with Public School Facilities Element of this Plan.
Policy A.1.12.1 The City shall maintain its shared use agreements with the single public school within the
City (Atlantic Beach Elementary) and shall continue to encourage the shared use of public
facilities.
Policy A.1.12.2 The City shall coordinate with the Duval County School Board and the Navy to advocate
for the retention of elementary and middle schools which serve this community,
particularly Navy personnel and their families where these schools serve the particular
and special needs of the military community.
Objective A.1.13
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Provisions for Public Participation in the Planning
Process
The City shall have the authority to amend the adopted Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the
process established within Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, and shall, establish procedures to provide
for the review and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Policy A.1.13.1 As required by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the City shall evaluate its comprehensive
plan once every seven years to determine if plan amendments are necessary to reflect
changes in state requirements and notify the state land planning agency as to its
determination. prepare and adopt an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) in
accordance with the schedules and procedures as established by the State land planning
agency.
Policy A.1.13.2 The City shall provide for the public notification, review and the public participation in all
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and also in the preparation and adoption of
the Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Policy A.1.13.3 The City shall not support amendments to the Future Land Use Map or the Plan, which
would authorize development within Conservation and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
that may be reasonably foreseen to have adverse impacts to such areas unless such
impacts are mitigated with equal resource replacement within the City.
Policy A.1.13.4 Applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed and evaluated based
upon the following factors:
(a) Consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Plan;
(b) Consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast Florida Strategic
Regional Policy Plan;
(c) Consistency with other adopted policies and plans of the City, the County, the State
or other agencies having regulatory authority over the City;
(d) The potential for adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas, the natural
environment or the aesthetic quality of the City, andor
(e) The potential to cause deficiencies in adopted levels of service or to adversely impact
available water supplies, public facilities, infrastructure and services.
Objective A.1.14
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
The City shall encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources in order to conserve
and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources, and to promote the good health of the City’s
residents.
Policy A.1.14.1 The City shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall continue to
promote the use of transit and alternative methods of transportation that decrease
reliance on the automobile.
Policy A.1.14.2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the “walk-ability and bike-ability” of the
City as a means to promote the physical health of the City’s residents, access to
recreational and natural resources, and as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Policy A.1.14.3 The City shall develop and implement an energy management plan to minimize electric,
fuel and water resources in City buildings, fleet vehicles and on public properties.
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Policy A.1.14.4 No action of the City shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, or
other energy devices based on renewable resources from being installed on a building
and as further set forth within Section 163.04, Florida Statutes.
Policy A.1.14.5 Public buildings and facilities shall be constructed, and adapted where reasonably feasible
to incorporate energy efficient designs and appropriate “green” building standards. Green
building standards that should be observed are contained in the Florida Green
Commercial Building Designation Standard, Version 2.0, published by the Florida Green
Building Coalition, Inc.
Policy A.1.14.6 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design and construction
standards as these become adopted as part of the Florida Building Code. The City shall
also promote commercial and residential standards that are promulgated from time to
time by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
Objective A.1.15
Military Compatibility and Coordination with Naval Station Mayport
The Florida Legislature finds that incompatible development of land close to military installations can
adversely affect the ability of such an installation to carry out its mission; that such development also
threatens the public safety because of possibility of accidents occurring within the areas surrounding the
military installation; that the economic vitality of a community is affected when military operations and
missions must relocate because of incompatible urban encroachment; and that it is desirable for local
governments to cooperate with military installations to encourage compatible land use, help prevent
incompatible encroachment, and facilitate the continued presence of major military installations. The City
of Atlantic Beach, as a municipality in close proximity and with strong cultural and economic ties to Naval
Station Mayport, shall cooperate with the military installation, shall coordinate on land use decisions that
may affect the mission of the military installation, and shall support development practices that are
compatible with the land uses of the military installation.
Policy A.1.15.1 The City of Atlantic Beach shall transmit to the Commanding Officer, Naval Station
Mayport, or his or her designee, information relating to proposed changes to the
Comprehensive Plan, and proposed changes to the Land Development Regulations,
which, if approved, would affect the intensity, density, or use of land in close proximity to
the military installation. At the request of the Commanding Officer, the City of Atlantic
Beach shall also transmit copies of applications for development orders requesting a
variance or waiver from height or lighting restrictions or noise attenuation reduction
requirements within areas defined as being in a zone of influence of the military
installation, as defined in Map A-6, Military Influence Zone, of the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan Map Series. The Commanding Officer shall be afforded adequate opportunity to
review and comment on the proposed changes prior to final action.
Policy A.1.15.2 The Commanding Officer, Naval Station Mayport, or his or her designee, may provide
advisory comments to the City of Atlantic Beach on the impact of such proposed changes
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may have on the mission of the military installation. Such advisory comments shall be
based on appropriate data and analysis provided with the comments and may include:
(a) Whether such proposed changes will be compatible with the safety and noise
standards contained in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) adopted by
Naval Station Mayport for the on-premise airfield; and
(b) Whether the military installation’s mission will be adversely affected by the proposed
actions of the City of Atlantic Beach.
The Commanding Officer’s comments, underlying studies, and reports shall be considered
by the City of Atlantic Beach in the same manner as the comments received from other
reviewing agencies pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes.
Policy A.1.15.3 The City of Atlantic Beach shall take into consideration any comments and accompanying
data and analysis provided by the Commanding Officer or his or her designee, as they
relate to the strategic mission of the base, public safety, and the economic vitality
associated with the base’s operations, while also respecting private property rights and
not being unduly restrictive on those rights. To this end, the City shall promote
development strategies that discourage incompatibility and provide alternative means to
preserve development rights, including the following:
(a) In instances where these policies result in limitations on the ability of the landowner
to utilize their land pursuant to its current land use and zoning designation, the City
shall support land use map amendments and rezoning to compatible uses.
(b) In instances where nonresidential uses that are consistent with current land use and
zoning designation, but incompatible with military influence zones, are discontinued
for a period of twelve consecutive months or more, the City shall not allow those
nonresidential uses to be restarted under the Land Development Regulations.
(c) In instances where land within the Military Influence Zone is proposed for
development, the City shall require techniques such as Planned Unit Development or
Special Planned Area zoning to cluster development away from accident potential
zones.
The City shall forward a copy of any comments regarding Comprehensive Plan
amendments to the state planning agency.
Policy A.1.15.4 The City of Atlantic Beach, in order to facilitate the exchange of information and foster
close coordination and communication, shall maintain a representative appointed by the
Commanding Officer, Naval Station Mayport, as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the
City’s local planning agency. The designated military representative shall be notified of all
meetings and provided copies of all agenda packets.
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Policy A.1.15.5 The City of Atlantic Beach shall coordinate grant writing and management efforts with
Naval Station Mayport, and the Commanding Officer is encouraged to provide
information about any community planning assistance grants that may be available to the
City through programs such as those of the Federal Office of Economic Adjustment as
incentive to participate in a joint planning process that would further facilitate the
compatibility of community planning and the activities and mission of Naval Station
Mayport.
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B. Transportation Element
Introduction
This Transportation Element has been prepared to meet the requirements of Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes. The 1990 Plan contained only a Traffic Circulation Element; however, Section 163.3177(6)(j),
Florida Statutes was amended in 1994 to require each unit of local government within an urbanized area
to adopt a Transportation Element in lieu of the more limited Traffic Circulation Element. The
Transportation Element “shall provide for a safe, convenient multimodal transportation system,
coordinated with the future land use map or map series and designed to support all elements of the
comprehensive plan.” (Section 163.3177(6)(b), Florida Statutes). In addition, the element addresses traffic
circulation; alternative modes of travel; parking; hurricane evacuation capacity; land use densities to
support public transportation and energy efficient strategies for reducing greenhouse gases. Existing and
planned Transportation Facilities are identified within Maps B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4 of the Future Land Use
Map Series.
This Transportation Element provides an analysis of transportation and mobility issues within the City of
Atlantic Beach. A planning timeframe of twenty years is incorporated into the analysis of future conditions.
Traffic data from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Jacksonville Transportation Authority
(JTA) and the City’s Department of Public Works has been compiled into this element.
Quality/Level of Service (Q/LOS) Standards and Criteria
According to the 2023 FDOT Multimodal Q/LOS Handbook, quality of service (QOS) is a traveler-based
perception of how well a transportation service or facility operates. Level of Service (LOS) is essentially a
measure of the quality of the operating characteristics of a street or highway for each travel mode. There
are four major travel modes: automobile, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit. Factors involved in determining
the LOS include speed and safety, as well as travel time; traffic conflicts and interruptions; freedom to
maneuver; convenience and comfort; and operating costs. Motorized vehicle LOS quantifies quality of
service into six letter grades: Level of Service (LOS) is a method of describing the operating conditions of
a roadway for various traffic volumes. It is a qualitative measure of the effect of a number of factors
including speed and travel time, traffic interruptions, freedom to maneuver safely, driving comfort,
convenience, and operating costs. Measurement criteria to establish traffic circulation efficiency goals are
often expressed in terms of average speed for arterial streets and highways. Because of the difficulty in
measuring actual average speeds, traffic flow or Level of Service (LOS) comparison is used to show a
measure of efficiency along the roadway. Levels of service represents a range of operational conditions,
not a precise number or volume. The following are general descriptions of the six Levels of Service as
established by the Transportation Research Board, 1997.
LOS A – This is a condition of free flow, accompanied by low volumes and high speeds. Traffic
density is low, with uninterrupted flow speeds controlled by driver desires, speed limits, and
physical roadway conditions. Little or no restriction in maneuverability due to the presence of
other vehicles enables drivers to maintain their desired speeds and arrive at their destinations
with little or no delay.
LOS B – This is a condition of stable flow, with operating speeds somewhat restricted by traffic
conditions. Drivers still have reasonable freedom to select their speed and lane of operation.
Reductions in speed are not unreasonable, with a low probability of traffic flow being restricted.
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The lower limit (lowest speed, highest volume) of this Level of Service has been used in the design
of highways.
LOS C – This is still a stable flow, but speeds and maneuverability are more closely controlled by
the higher volumes. Most drivers are restricted in their freedom to select their own speed,
change lanes or pass. A relatively satisfactory operating speed is still obtained, with service
volumes suitable for urban design practice.
LOS D – This Level of Service approaches unstable flow, with tolerable operating speeds being
maintained, though considerably affected by changes in operating conditions. Fluctuations in
volume and temporary restrictions to flow may cause substantial drops in operating speeds.
Drivers have little freedom to maneuver, and comfort and convenience are low. These conditions
can be tolerated, however, for short periods of time.
LOS E – This Level of Service cannot be described by speed alone, but represents operations at
low operating speeds, typically, but not always, in the neighborhood of 30 miles per hour, with
volumes at or near the capacity of the highway. Flow is unstable, and there may be stoppages of
momentary duration. This Level of Service is associated with operation of a roadway at capacity
flow.
LOS F – This describes a forced-flow operation at low speeds, where volumes are well above
capacity. In the extreme, traffic comes to a standstill. These conditions usually result from vehicles
backing up from a restriction. The section under study will be serving as a storage area during
parts or all of the peak hour. Speeds are reduced substantially, and standstills may occur for short
or long periods of time because of the downstream congestion.
The most recent edition of the FDOT Level of Service Standards Handbook was used to estimate the
standards for determining acceptable and unacceptable operating conditions for roadways within the City
of Atlantic Beach. The FDOT Handbook incorporates standardized service volumes for each of the LOS
designations listed above. The Handbook is a tool to provide for a general overview of the operating
conditions of the roadway segments. More refined methods can be used during concurrency review for
those segments where a more detailed traffic engineering analysis is critical for determining whether
there exists adequate roadway capacity.
The FDOT Handbook determines service volumes based on a number of standardized factors. These
factors include; 1) area type; 2) roadway functional classification; 3) number of lanes; 4) median type; and
5) number of signals per mile.
The FDOT’s LOS Policy Handbook sets the minimum motorized vehicle Level of Service targets standards
for roadways on the State Highway System. The LOS target standards for an urbanized area of over
500,000 people apply to roadways within Atlantic Beach, in that the since the City of Atlantic Beach is part
of the Jacksonville Urbanized Area. The FDOT motorized vehicle LOS target for state roadways during peak
travel hours in urbanized areas is LOS D. standard for all roadways in such an urbanized area is LOS D.
However, pursuant to S. 163.3180(10), Florida Statutes, a local government may adopt alternative LOS
standards for any State roadway that is not on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS). None of the
roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach are on the FIHS; therefore, LOS standards lower than those
adopted by FDOT may be adopted.
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The 2023 handbook uses level of traffic stress (LTS) as a performance measure to evaluate bicycle and
pedestrian quality of service. LTS only addresses comfort traveling along a facility as it relates to facility
type, width, and continuity; vehicular posted speeds; vehicular volumes; and separation from traffic. It
does not address the impacts of intersection design or delay, crossing frequency, or number of driveways.
Bicycle level of stress BLTS is a performance measure that quantifies the amount of discomfort that people
feel when they bicycle close to traffic. BLTS considers bicycle facility type, facility width, posted speed,
separation from traffic, and traffic volume to assess the roadway environment. BLTS designates quality of
service in to four categories:
BLTS 1: The level that most children can use confidently.
BLTS 2: The level that will be tolerated by most adults.
BLTS 3: The level tolerated by confident cyclists who still prefer having their own dedicated space for
riding.
BLTS 4: The level tolerated only by those with limited route or mode choice or cycling enthusiasts
that choose to ride under stressful conditions.
Pedestrian level of stress (PLTS) quantifies the amount of discomfort that people feel when they walk
along a road within the right of way. PLTS considers existence of sidewalks, sidewalk continuity, sidewalk
width, posted speed, separation from traffic, and vertical separation to assess the roadway environment.
PLTS designates the quality of service into four categories:
PLTS 1: The level suitable for all users including teenagers traveling along, the elderly, and people
using a wheeled mobility device. People feel safe and comfortable on the pedestrian facility and all
users are willing to use the pedestrian facility.
PLTS 2: The level where all users are able to use the facility and most users are willing to use the
facility.
PLTS 3: The level where some users are willing to use the facility, but others may only use the facility
when there are limited route and mode choices available.
PLTS 4: The facility is difficult or impassible by a wheeled mobility device or users with other
limitations in their movement and most likely used by users with limited route and mode choice.
Roadway Classifications
The FDOT utilizes two roadway classification systems, the traditional functional classification of roadways
and the newer context classification of roadways. Functional and context classification should be
considered together when determining the role and function of a roadway. Functional classification
defines the role that a particular roadway plays in servicing the flow of vehicular traffic through the
transportation network. Roadways are assigned to one of several possible functional classifications within
a hierarchy described below and in accordance with the FDOT 2020 Functional Classification Handbook.
See Map B-1 for functional classification of roadways within the city.
• Principal Arterial: Serves a large percentage of travel between cities and other activity centers,
especially when minimizing travel time and distance is important.
• Minor Arterial: Provides service for trips of moderate length, serves geographic areas that are
smaller than their higher arterial counterparts, and offers connectivity to the higher arterial
system.
• Collector: Collects traffic from local streets and connects them to arterials; more access to
adjacent properties compared to arterials.
• Local: Any road not defined as an arterial or collector; primarily provides access to land with little
or no through movement.
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More significant than FDOT’s functional classification of roadways, is the newer system of context
classifications. This new system is used to plan and design roadways in greater harmony with the
surrounding land use characteristics. The context classification assigned to a roadway helps identify
anticipated users of a roadway and is used to inform key design elements such as design speeds, lane
widths, and types of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The classification system includes:
• C1 – Natural
• C2 – Rural
• C2T – Rural Town
• C3R – Suburban Residential
• C3C – Suburban Commercial
• C4 – Urban General
• C5 – Urban Center
• C6 – Urban Core
Existing Operating Conditions
Roadways – An inventory of the existing transportation network within the City of Atlantic Beach was
undertaken to determine the type of transportation systems available, functional classification of
roadways, and context classification of state roadways number of through lanes, corresponding capacities
and daily volumes. Within the city, there are two arterial roadways - Atlantic Boulevard (SR 10) and
Mayport Road (SR 101). Both roadways are state operated and designated hurricane evacuation routes
(Map A-3b). The FDOT’s current context classification, as shown in Map B-2, assigns Atlantic Boulevard
west of Seminole Road and Mayport Road north of Dutton Island Road as C3C. It assigns Atlantic Boulevard
east of Seminole Road and Mayport Road south of Dutton Island Road as C4.
Atlantic Boulevard (State Road 10) is one of three major roadway corridors from I-95 to the County’s
beaches. It is also the most heavily traveled of the three corridors, primarily because it is the most direct
route from the communities of Jacksonville to the Mayport Naval Station. The Navy base is one of the
largest employers within the County. Within the City, Atlantic Boulevard is a divided six-lane arterial
roadway with several signalized intersections. A construction project was completed in 2002 that widened
Atlantic Boulevard to six-lanes over the Intracoastal Waterway. Commercial establishments are located
on both the north and south sides of Atlantic Boulevard, and much of the existing traffic results from
motorists entering and exiting driveways that serve these establishments.
Mayport Road extends from the southern limits of the City at Atlantic Boulevard to the northern limits of
the City near Assisi Lane. Mayport Road continues within the City of Jacksonville providing access to the
Mayport Naval Station and on to the north as State Road A1A. Numerous local public streets and
driveways intersect with Mayport Road on both sides of the roadway. These streets and driveways serve
mostly low to moderate density residential and strip-type commercial developments. In March 2002, the
Mayport Flyover was completed and opened to traffic. The Mayport Flyover provides an interchange at
the intersection of the two most traveled roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach. Construction of the
Flyover alleviated a traffic problem identified in the 1990 Traffic Circulation Element. The intersection of
Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road was identified as operating at LOS F prior to completion of the
Mayport Flyover. The Wonderwood Connector, which was completed and open to traffic in 2007 provides
an alternative east-west connection between the City of Atlantic Beach, Mayport Village, Naval Station
Mayport and I-295.
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All other streets within the city are designated as collector or local roadways, see Map B-1. Seminole Road,
Ocean Boulevard, Plaza, and Sherry Drive are urban collectors, which primarily serve the residential areas
north of Atlantic Boulevard, and east of Mayport Road. Similarly, Levy Road and Dutton Island West are
collectors that primarily serve the residential and commercial areas west of Mayport Road. Local roads
predominately serve single- and two-family residential developments. These are all two-way, two-lane
roadways and experience relatively low traffic volumes with low accident rates. Due to the built-out status
of the city, no significant changes in traffic volumes are expected on these roadways.
The Wonderwood Connector, which was completed and open to traffic in 2007 provides an alternative
east-west connection between the City of Atlantic Beach, Mayport Village, Naval Station Mayport and
I295.
Table B-1. FDOT Traffic Volumes
Street Link 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Atlantic
Boulevard
San Pablo Rd to
Florida Blvd exit 49,000 48,000 51,500 42,500 41,500 51,500
Atlantic
Boulevard
Florida Blvd exit to
Penman Rd 34,500 37,000 38,500 31,000 40,500 36,500
Atlantic
Boulevard Penman Rd to 3rd St 23,000 24,500 25,000 21,000 26,000 24,500
Atlantic
Boulevard
Mayport Rd to
Westbound on-ramp 12,000 12,000 12,500 11,000 11,000 11,000
Atlantic
Boulevard
Westbound exit to
Mayport Rd 5,800 5,800 5,600 5,300 7,400 5,900
Mayport
Road
Atlantic Blvd to
Forrestal Circle S 29,000 26,700 28,200 23,800 26,400 22,500
Mayport
Road
Forrestal Circle S to
Donner Rd 36,000 35,500 38,000 29,500 34,500 34,500
Mayport
Road Donner Rd to SR-A1A 27,400 27,500 30,500 25,500 29,500 27,000
Mayport
Flyover
Atlantic Blvd to W 6th
St 8,900 8,700 9,500 8,300 8,600 8,900
Seminole
Road Atlantic Blvd to 17th St 6,800 6,900 7,000 6,800 6,800 6.800
Sherry
Drive
Atlantic Blvd to
Seminole Rd 5,400 5,500 5,600 5,400 5,400 5,400
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Source: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Table B-2. City Traffic Volumes
Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
Street Block Classification Year ADT
Donner Road 200 Collector 2023 1,368
Dutton Island Rd W 200 Collector 2019 2,351
East Coast Drive 500 Collector 2023 1,782
Levy Road 200 Collector 2020 2,740
Ocean Boulevard 300 Collector 2023 1,465
Plaza 800 Collector 2023 7,814
Royal Palms Drive 300 Collector 2020 2,874
Sailfish Drive 500 Collector 2023 2,087
Source: City of Atlantic Beach
Traffic counts for each location were conducted over one week. Where more than one count was
completed for the same street, the most recent data was used.
Table B-3 below shows the assessed vehicle level of service (LOS) and level of traffic stress (LTS) for arterial
and collector roadways within the city. Context classifications were assigned for collector roadways based
on their surrounding land uses and development patterns in accordance with the 2022 FDOT Context
Classification Guide. The LOS and LTS ratings for Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road were derived using
2021 traffic volume data and the 2023 FDOT QLOS Handbook generalized service volume tables. The
vehicle LOS for collector roadways is based on the QLOS Handbook criteria for non-state roadways. The
bicycle and pedestrian LTS ratings for collector roadways were completed in accordance with the criteria
below which was influenced by the 2023 FDOT QLOS Handbook. Note that all collector roads are two-lane
and 25 MPH.
Bicycle LTS:
Arterials: follow flow charts within the QLOS Handbook.
Collectors:
- 8’+ Shared use path on both sides of the road = LTS 1
- Separated (physical barrier) bicycle lanes = LTS 1
- 8’+ Shared use path on one side of the road = LTS 2
- Bicycle lanes or paved shoulders = LTS 2
- No facilities = LTS 3
Local roads:
- Shared use path, bicycle lanes, or paved shoulders = LTS 1
- No facilities with residential land use = LTS 2
- No facilities with commercial land use = LTS 3
Pedestrian LTS:
Arterials: follow flow charts within the QLOS Handbook.
Collector and Local roads:
- Continuous sidewalk on both sides of the road = LTS 1
- Continuous sidewalk on one side of the road = LTS 2
- No sidewalk and ADT = or < 1,000 ADT = LTS 3
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- No sidewalk and over 1,000 ADT = LTS 4
Table B-3. Roadway LOS & LTS
Street Functional
Classification
Context
Classification
Vehicle
LOS
Bicycle LTS
(BLTS)
Pedestrian LTS
(PLTS)
Atlantic Boulevard Principal
Arterial
West of Flyover Ramp C3C C 4 3
Ramp to A1A to W A1A
Junction
C3C F 4 4
East of Mayport Rd C3C & C4 D 4 2
Donner Road Collector C3R C 2 2
Dutton Island Road W Collector C3R C 3 2
East Coast Drive Collector C3R C 3 2
Levy Road Collector C4 D 3 2
Mayport Road Minor
Arterial
South of Dutton Island Rd C4 C 4 3
North of Dutton Island Rd C3C C 4 3
Ocean Boulevard Collector C3R C 3 1
Plaza Collector C3R C 2 1
Royal Palms Drive Collector C3R C 3 2
Sailfish Drive Collector C3R C 3 2
Seminole Road Collector C3R C 1 1
Sherry Drive Collector C3R C 2 2
Table B-3 shows that all roadways, except for a 0.4 mile stretch of Atlantic Boulevard, meet or exceed
their respective minimum vehicle LOS. Collector roadways are operating well under the LOS D service
volume (ranging from roughly 5% to 40% of the service volume).
Needs Assessment and Future Traffic Projections
There have been a number of traffic improvements within and surrounding the City of Atlantic Beach that
have addressed capacity issues on major roadways. The Mayport Flyover addressed the capacity problems
experienced at the intersection of Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard. The widening of Atlantic
Boulevard to six- lanes over the Intracoastal Waterway significantly increased capacity for the improved
segments of Atlantic Boulevard. Completion of the Wonderwood Connector has improved traffic patterns
within the northeast section of the County. Most recently, construction of raised landscaped medians
and improvements to access management conditions has improved the aesthetic quality and safety of
Mayport Road. The City is close to build out and the majority of future development will be infill
redevelopment. As a result, the city’s permanent population is stabilizing and local and collector roadways
are not expected to experience significant increases in traffic volume. Therefore, the city is focused on
enhancing multi-modal transportation options with a focus on pedestrians and bicyclists and will continue
to coordinate with the FDOT, North Florida TPO, and Duval County in doing so. Further, access
management is a priority, notably on the city’s two arterial roadways, for improved safety for all roadway
users.
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In 2018, the Mayport Road Vision Implementation Plan was completed. As part of this study, an initial
analysis of roadway capacity and level of service (LOS) was performed on the section of Mayport Road
south of Dutton Island Road. The analysis demonstrated that Mayport Road currently operates well below
its capacity, suggesting that the roadway, in its current state, is wider than needed which encourages
speeding and pass-through trips. The Mayport Road Vision Implementation Plan recommends the
following transportation improvements to the roadway:
• Reduce the posted speed of Mayport Road from 45 MPH to 35 MPH to improve safety for all users,
including pedestrians and cyclists.
• Provide intersection improvements at Plaza and Donner streets, such as bricked crosswalks,
gateway signage, bulb-outs and better pedestrian lighting to improve safety.
• Providing enhanced landscaping in the form of street trees within the right-of-way to provide a
sense of enclosure and calm traffic.
• Provide pedestrian refuges within existing medians.
• Reduce building setbacks along Mayport Road to define the street edge and enhance the
pedestrian experience.
• Initiate a Complete Streets Plan or a Lane Reduction Plan.
Table B-1. Projected Traffic Volumes
Street Link 2010 2015 2020
S.R. AIA 0.1 mile North of SR 101 17,417 18,467 19,517
S.R. 101 0.1 mile North of SR A1A 35,667 38,167 40,667
S.R. AIA 200 feet North of Church Street 54,417 57,167 59,917
S.R. AIA North of 2nd Street 43,417 45,167 46,917
S.R. AIA South of 11th Street 57,333 59,833 62,333
SR 10 175 feet West of Third Street 35,250 37,000 38,750
SR 10 East of SR AIA (East of Ramps) 45,333 48,333 51,333
A linear regression analysis was performed to calculate the projected traffic volumes. For the purposes of
the Comprehensive Plan EAR based updates it is suggested that the above descriptions replace the current
traffic descriptions provided in the Plan. (NEFRC used the TTMA and PTMS sites to determine the best
suited sites to report in the Transportation Element)
Table B-4. Projected Annual Average Daily Trips (AADT)
Street Link 2027 2030 2035 2040
Atlantic
Boulevard
San Pablo Rd to Mayport
Flyover 56,931 58,968 62,363 65,757
Atlantic
Boulevard
Mayport Flyover to
Mayport Rd 50,697 52,348 55,100 57,851
Atlantic
Boulevard Mayport Rd to 3rd St. 34,414 35,479 37,254 39,029
Mayport
Road
Atlantic Blvd to Dutton
Island Rd 34,725 35,745 37,445 39,144
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Mayport
Road
Dutton Island Rd to
Wonderwood Dr 25,286 25,988 27,159 28,330
Source: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Mass Transit
Transit service within the City of Atlantic Beach is provided by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority
(JTA). The JTA operates three two routes through the City including two local routes with service 7 days a
week and one community shuttle with a fixed route and curbside service 6 days a week. Route 10 is a local
route operating along Atlantic Boulevard, connecting the South Beach area of Jacksonville Beach to
downtown Jacksonville. Route 24 is the other local route providing a loop between Mayport Village to the
north of the City and the Atlantic Village shopping center on Atlantic Boulevard. Route 303 is the
community shuttle and consists of a loop that connects the Atlantic Village shopping center on Atlantic
Boulevard, with the Mayo Clinic via Penmen Road and South Beach Parkway. The JTA is currently
constructing a Bus Rapid Transit route as part of their First Coast Flyer system that will connect Beach
Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach with Downtown Jacksonville. There is also the Mayport express route 202
operating rush hour service six days a week north of the City between Naval Station Mayport and the
Regency area of Jacksonville. The transit routes, which serve the City of Atlantic Beach, are part of a larger
system of transit routes that were redesigned as a result of JTA’s efforts to enhance service within eastern
Duval County. These routes have been successful in meeting the transit needs for the City of Atlantic
Beach.
Following the discontinuation of the Beaches Trolley, the JTA partnered with Beach Buggy to provide
transportation to residents and visitors of Atlantic Beach. Beach Buggy provides free rides and operates
zero-emission, long range, electric carts and passenger vans.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
In 2021, Tthe City completed a bicycle and pedestrian connectivity plan to serve as a long-range planning
tool to shape the direction, development and delivery of on and off-street facilities that help create safe
and comfortable connections to neighborhoods, recreation amenities, commercial districts, schools,
community centers and the beach, and as a guide to assist with decision-making on matters pertaining to
budgeting on and off street amenities. This document analyzed existing conditions, identified
opportunities, and provided cost estimates and implementation tools. Previous studies and plans were
used to inform this plan including a pathway planning and public participation study in collaboration with
the City of Neptune Beach and the City of Jacksonville Beach in 2002. This collaboration produced a
general and conceptual plan for a system of bike and pedestrian routes to connect each of the three beach
Cities, and also provides for a better system of east-west bikeway connections within each City and to
other existing or planned facilities. Based on the findings of the study a priority list of desired routes was
developed and the City of Atlantic Beach has adopted a phased development approach to implement the
interconnected multi-use path system. The first phase of the City’s bikeway plan was in completed in 2004.
The plan was updated in early 2009, and development of future phases will continue as budget resources
permit with consideration to community desires. In addition, the North Florida TPO completed the 2019
Regional Multi-Use Trail Plan which included recommendations for bicycle facilities including bike lanes,
sharrows, and wayfinding on local roadways. These recommendations were incorporated into the city’s
connectivity plan.
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Bike and pedestrian facilities continue to be a high priority to this community in order to provide for a high
level of recreational activity, energy efficiency and conservation and decreased reliance on vehicular
transportation. In 202018, construction was completed began on a Safe Routes to School project along
Sherry Drive and Seminole Road that identified in the bikeway plan. Once completed, the project will links
approximately 1.4 miles of residential neighborhoods to the Atlantic Beach Elementary School with an
eight foot multiuse path. In 2021, an eight foot multiuse path was completed along a one-half mile stretch
of Seminole Road, south of City Hall, which connects residential areas with two parks, city hall, and to
commercial businesses. In 2023, an eight foot multiuse path was also constructed on the north side of
Donner Road from Mayport Road to Sandpiper Lane. According to the Florida Pedestrian and Bicycle
Strategic Safety Plan, corridors with C3C or C4 context have the highest likelihood of bicycle and
pedestrian crashes based on the exposure and risk in these areas. Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard,
the city’s two arterial roadways, are designated as C3C and C4 roadways. To improve bicycle and
pedestrian safety on Mayport Road, a lane re-purposing project that will include a shared use path along
the east side of Mayport Road is included in the North Florida TPO’s 2023-2027 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). See Map B-4 for existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
B. Transportation Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies
All transportation related activities within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the
following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal B.1
The City shall provide a safe, reliable and efficient roadway system with reasonable operational and
maintenance characteristics.
Objective B.1.1
Safe Roadway Conditions
The City shall develop and maintain a roadway system that provides the safest possible environment for
motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Policy B.1.1.1 The City shall maintain a program to promote the safety of all activities occurring on streets
and within right-of-ways under the City’s jurisdiction.
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Policy B.1.1.2 The City’s Department of Public Works shall be responsible for the planning, review,
supervision and coordination of all activities that impact the safety characteristics of the
roadway system.
Policy B.1.1.3 The City shall develop and maintain its roadway system in accordance with the minimum
criteria as set forth within the FDOT’s Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design,
Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways.
Policy B.1.1.4 The City shall require warrants for installation of new traffic control devices and coordinate
their efforts with FDOT.
Policy B.1.1.5 The City shall coordinate traffic signal systems with FDOT. maintain coordinated or traffic
actuated traffic signal systems.
Objective B.1.2
Construction and Maintenance Standards
The City shall maintain procedures for construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of all city roads, as
well as and also for utility and emergency services functions, which provide for safe roadway operating
conditions during these activities.
Policy B.1.2.1 The City shall continue to implement the Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for
Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways prepared by the FDOT
for minimum requirements of work site safety.
Policy B.1.2.2 The City shall maintain its program of work site safety, and all roadway plan reviews and
permit applications shall be reviewed for compliance with established Maintenance of
Traffic and Safety Practices.
Policy B.1.2.3 The City shall coordinate construction scheduling within the public right-of-ways and shall
minimize whenever possible, any adverse impacts to normal traffic flow resulting from
such construction.
Objective B.1.3
Operating Conditions
The City shall provide streets with operating characteristics that conform to established and accepted
standards so as to ensure safe conditions for vehicles, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Policy B.1.3.1 The City shall accept the most recent2010 Highway Capacity Manual definitions for Levels
of Service, which utilize qualitative measures for establishing the operational
characteristics of the various roadways.
Policy B.1.3.2 The City shall manage land development regulation changes and prioritize transportation
infrastructure improvements to meet or exceed the target The minimum Level of Service
(LOS) and Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) standards, as established by FDOT, and as shown by
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the following tables, shall be applicable to all local streets and State highway system
facilities within the City of Atlantic Beach.
Table B-52. City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area Minimum Vehicle Levels of Service (LOS)
Freeways Level of Service D
Principal Arterials Level of Service D
Minor Arterials Level of Service E
Collector Streets Level of Service E
Local Streets Level of Service E
Table B-6. Minimum Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress (LTS)
Roadway Classification Minimum LTS Minimum Facilities
Arterial (40 MPH or greater) 2 Continuous 6’+ sidewalk on both sides with
vertical and horizontal separation.
Arterial (< 40 MPH) 2 Continuous 6’+ sidewalk on both sides with
horizontal separation.
Collector (commercial) 1 Continuous sidewalk on both sides of the road.
Collector (residential) 2 Continuous sidewalk on one side the road.
Local (commercial) 1 Continuous sidewalk on both sides of the road.
Local (residential)
ADT < 1,000 3 No facilities.
ADT = or > 1,000 2 Continuous sidewalk on one side of the road.
Table B-7. Minimum Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (LTS)
Roadway Classification Minimum LTS Minimum Facilities
Arterial 1 10’+ shared use path or separated bicycle lane on
both sides of the road.
Collector 2 Shared use path (8’+) on one side of the road or
buffered bicycle lanes on both sides of the road.
Local (commercial) 1 Shared use path, bicycle lane, or paved shoulder.
Local (residential) 2 No facilities.
Policy B.1.3.3 The City shall make vehicle LOS determinations on an as needed basis by utilizing Average
Daily Traffic (ADT) and/or peak hour data with the methods established in the most
recent2010 Highway Capacity Manual.
Policy B.1.3.4 The City shall maintain provisions for landscaping and other buffering methods within the
Land Development Regulations so as to prevent inappropriate land use relationships;
prevent noise transmission; provide screening of unattractive views; and enhance the
aesthetic qualities of streets, neighborhoods, and public areas of the City.
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Policy B.1.3.5 The City shall support the incorporation of bike paths and pedestrian way systems in the
design of new roadway facilities and the upgrading of existing facilities in accordance with
accepted design standards and in response to the demonstrated need for such facilities
based on applicable survey data or information maintained by the City and the North
Florida TPO.
Goal B.2
The City shall provide an integrated system of streets that encourage and facilitate coordinated and
compatible land use patterns, including the integration of private development with public
transportation facilities.
Objective B.2.1
Operating Standards
The City shall meet all accepted design and operating standards in the design and construction of all
streets within its jurisdiction.
Policy B.2.1.1 The City shall coordinate with FDOT for the incorporation of minimum standards for
roadway construction, reconstruction and maintenance for City streets as presented in
FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance
for Streets and Highways and the FDOT Access Management Manual.
Policy B.2.1.2 Minimum design standards for the construction of new streets or the reconstruction of
existing streets shall be in accordance with FDOT roadway and traffic design standards.
Policy B.2.1.3 Traffic control devices on private property shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as published by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
Objective B.2.2
Private Driveways and Access Management
The City shall, to the extent feasible, provide for the satisfactory resolution of conflicts between the public
roadway system and private driveways and parking areas in order to enhance public safety as well as
existing and future neighborhood environmental conditions.
Policy B.2.2.1 The City shall ensure proper management of the connections and access points of
driveways and private roads to State roadways by coordination of development
permitting with FDOT to achieve applicable design standards.
Policy B.2.2.2 The City shall protect existing and future right-of-ways from building encroachment by on-
going coordination with the North Florida TPO and FDOT to establish right-of-way
requirements for future widening projects prior to issuance of development permits.
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Policy B.2.2.3 New development sites and redevelopment sites shall be required, where possible, to
provide for interconnectivity and the sharing of existing access points to major arterials.
Public streets shall not be used as an integral part of the internal circulation pattern of a
commercial development.
Policy B.2.2.4 The City shall coordinate traffic planning and development permitting with State and
Federal agencies so as to assist in implementing air quality improvement programs. As
part of the North Florida TPO, air quality status and future projection levels are monitored.
FDOT uses the Northeast Florida Regional Planning Model (NFRPM) to monitor air quality.
The future projections come from estimated building permit, housing and traffic
projections provided by each entity in North Florida area.
Policy B.2.2.5 The City shall continue to enforce land use and subdivision regulations to provide for the
safe and convenient on-site traffic flow, considering motorized and non-motorized traffic
movements and parking requirements.
Policy B.2.2.6 The spacing and location of access points shall be predicated upon reducing conflicts
between and among motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
Objective B.2.3
Provision of Sidewalks, Bikeways and Multi-use Facilities
All new right-of-ways established within the City shall be of adequate width to provide for bikeways,
sidewalks or similar facilities as required to encourage safe and increased pedestrian and bicycle activity.
Where possible, existing right-of-ways should provide for bikeways, sidewalks, or similar facilities to
encourage safe and increased pedestrian and bicycle activity.
Policy B.2.3.1 All new streets, including unimproved existing right-of-ways, shall be constructed to provide
for safe use by bicycles, and where sufficient right-of-way exists, separated bicycle paths
shall be provided.
Policy B.2.3.2 All new residential developments containing five or more dwelling units shall provide for
internal sidewalks, bike paths, or multi-use paths, and it shall be the responsibility of the
developer to construct such facilities and to provide connections to any other such public
facilities existing on adjoining lands.
Policy B.2.3.3 All existing rights-of-way shall be reviewed when resurfaced, redesigned or modified to
provide for bikeways, sidewalks, multi-use paths, or similar facilities throughout the city
to provide linkages to schools, parks, and other destination points.
Policy B.2.3.4 The City shall seek opportunities to repurpose or add new rights of way to enhance
connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Objective B.2.4
Coordination with Transportation Agencies
The City shall coordinate its transportation related activities with the plans and programs of all
transportation facility providers including the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO),
the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Policy B.2.4.1 Coordination of transportation activities should include the following:
• Supervision and/or coordination of all activities to promote safe and efficient operation.
• Coordination of all activities to provide consistency within a given jurisdiction.
• Coordination with adjacent jurisdictions to develop a compatible transportation system.
• Coordination with others transportation modes to promote overall transportation
efficiency.The City shall continue to enforce land use and subdivision regulations to provide for
the safe and convenient on-site traffic flow, considering motorized and non-motorized traffic
movements and parking requirements.
Objective B.2.54
Energy Efficient Strategies
The City shall maintain its existing street patterns, which have developed to provide a network of
connected neighborhoods and an ability to walk, bike and travel throughout the City with minimum
vehicular travel miles and minimal traffic congestion.
Policy B.2.54.1 New retail and commercial services development and redevelopment shall be designed
to provide maximum opportunity for accessibility to transit, for pedestrians and bicycles
and where possible, shall connect to adjacent commercial uses.
Policy B.2.54.2 Strategies to promote mixed-use development and redevelopment in appropriate
locations, which shall be those locations that currently have Commercial land use
designations or High Density Residential land use designations, and where adjacent to
other commercial development or adjoining commercial corridors, shall be used to
provide opportunities for living in proximity to the workplace as an alternative housing
and transportation choice.
Policy B.2.54.3 Mixed-use development and redevelopment as described in the preceding Policy shall not
be construed to permit industrial or intense commercial activities in combination with or
close proximity to new or existing residential uses, but rather to provide for an
appropriate mix of residential and neighborhoods serving retail, services and office types
of uses where the need for vehicular miles travelled can be minimized.
Policy B.2.5.4 The City may require new development and redevelopment to support alternative modes
of transportation through such measures including, but not limited to, the provision of
sidewalks, bikeways, transit stops or other facilities that support alternative modes of
transportation.
Goal B.3
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The City shall work towards developing an integrated and connected multimodal transportation
system of Complete Streets that serves all neighborhoods.
Objective B.3.1
Complete Streets
Transportation projects shall strive to create a network of continuous bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly
routes, including routes that connect with transit and allow for convenient access to work, home,
commercial areas, and schools.
Policy B.3.1.1 All new construction and reconstruction of roadways shall be planned, designed,
constructed, and maintained to benefit all users, with consideration given to land use
context, right-of-way availability and costs.
Policy B.3.1.2 The City shall consider all elements of the right-of-way and utilize all applicable Complete
Streets policies as part of roadway repaving and resurfacing projects.
Policy B.3.1.3 The City shall work to ensure the gradual implementation of Complete Streets policies on
existing streets, and incorporate these policies into applicable projects included in the
Capital Improvements Program.
Policy B.3.1.4 Street trees, landscaping and amenities that provide shade and promote aesthetically
pleasing and comfortable environments for walking and cycling shall be incorporated into
Complete Streets projects.
Policy B.3.1.5 Promote infrastructure that facilitates crossing of the right of way, such as accessible curb
ramps, crosswalks, refuge islands and pedestrian signals, where applicable.
Policy B.3.1.6 Promote complete streets that contribute to the slowing down of traffic, reduce pollution
and emissions, improve environmental quality and provides for local economic
opportunities, where applicable.
Policy B.3.1.7 The City shall request that Complete Streets policies are incorporated into projects
funded by outside agencies such as FDOT.
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Introduction
The Infrastructure Element is “correlated to principles and guidelines for future land use, indicating ways
to provide for future potable water, drainage, sanitary sewer, solid waste, and aquifer recharge protection
requirements for the area”, as specified in Section 163.3177(6)(c), Florida Statutes.
Potable Water
The City provides potable water to customers within the city limits (Atlantic Beach Service Area) as well
as the Buccaneer Service Area which is located in the City of Jacksonville north of city limits. The system
consists of nine Floridan aquifer supply wells, four water treatment plants with ground storage tanks, two
elevated storage tanks, and an interconnected distribution system. The City’s potable water supply is fresh
groundwater pumped from the Florida aquifer. Florida Statutes require the St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD) to prepare a water supply plan for a 20-year planning period in order to
ensure that existing water sources are adequate to meet projected water demand. As a result of this
requirement, the SJRWMD developed the North Florida Regional Water Supply Plan (NFRWSP). This plan
contains specific activities and projects that regulated entities must undertake to reduce water
consumption. Concurrently, local governments within the regional water supply planning area are
required to develop a water supply facilities work plan (WSFWP) to ensure that adequate water supply is
available to meet future demands over a minimum 10-year planning period. In 2019, the City of Atlantic
Beach completed the 2020-2040 Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (WSFWP). According to the city’s
WSFWP, the nine Floridan aquifer supply wells that serve the City of Atlantic Beach’s public water supply
system have an operating capacity of 8.52 million gallons of water per day (MGD), which is adequate to
meet the water demands for the next 20-year planning horizon. Also, the NFRWSP did not identify the city
as an area with water shortages through the 2035 planning horizon and the findings of this plan indicate
that the city may continue utilizing the Floridan aquifer as its source of potable water. No alternative water
supply sources were identified. Table C-1 shows the projected water demands and the city’s water
capacity through 2040.
Table C-1. Atlantic Beach Service Area Water Projections
2020 2025 2030 2035 2040
Projected Population* 25,670 27,474 29,055 30,509 31,857
Projected Water Demand
(MGD) 3.07 3.26 3.44 3.60 3.75
Consumptive Use Permit
Allocation (MGD) 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
WTP Combined Capacity
(MGD) 8.52 8.52 8.52 8.52 8.52
*UF BEBR & U.S. Census
Sanitary Sewer
The City of Atlantic Beach provides sanitary sewer service within the city limits and to a small area of
Jacksonville. There are currently an estimated 46 septic tanks within the city, representing about 3% of
the city’s total buildings. The remaining buildings within the city are connected to the city’s central sewer
system. The city operates the Atlantic Beach Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) which has a
treatment capacity of 3.5 million gallons per day (MGD) annual average daily flow (AADF). Under the
current Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit, the Atlantic Beach WWTF is also
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authorized to discharge 4.9 MGD AADF to the St. Johns River at Outfall D-001 and 3.0 MGD AADF to the
Intracoastal Waterway at D-002 during extreme wet weather. It also authorizes the reuse of 0.5 MGD
AADF via a slow rate public system.
Water Reuse
The City of Atlantic Beach operates a reuse treatment and distribution program. This effort included
upgrading the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) to meet reuse standards and offset up to 0.5 MGD
of ground water withdrawal through irrigation at the Atlantic Beach Country Club. The WWTF has
consistently provided reuse for on-site use at the facility as well as for irrigation for the golf course,
common areas, and residential homes within the Atlantic Beach Country Club. As the reuse system is
expanded in the future it is expected that reuse water will be used for irrigation on city right-of-ways
adjacent to the country club in addition to other areas throughout the city. The city continues to look for
funding opportunities in accordance with the City’s Reuse Feasibility Study, as authorized by the
Comprehensive Plan. As a requirement of the recently passed Florida Senate Bill 64, the city will initiate a
study to eliminate all surface water discharge of treated effluent from the WWTF. This study will identify
the means to expand the reuse water system, protect the existing groundwater sources and reduce water
consumption. Table C-2 shows the water reuse rates from 2014 to 2021.
Table C-2. Daily Average Water Reuse
Year Reuse (MGD)
2014 0.384
2015 0.179
2016 0.236
2017 0.278
2018 0.254
2019 0.238
2020 0.201
2021 0.201
Stormwater Management
The City of Atlantic Beach is approximately 4 square miles in area and primarily drains through stormwater
pipe collection systems that route water to larger ditch/creek systems. The City’s stormwater discharges
to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) via direct discharge from ditches, by way of Hopkins Creek or
Sherman-Puckett Creek. A majority of the City drains through Hopkins Creek or Sherman-Puckett Creek,
which flow through a combination of ditches and large culvert crossings owned and maintained by other
entities before discharging to the ICW. Most of the city was developed prior to modern stormwater
regulations requiring on-site retention/detention systems for flood protection. This, coupled with the flat
and low lying topography of the city, has resulted in flooding issues. As a response, the City updated its
Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) in 2018, conducted a Coastal Vulnerability Assessment in 2019 and
completed an Adaptation Plan in 2021.
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C. Infrastructure Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies
The provision of public facilities and public infrastructure within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in
accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
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.
Objective C.1.1
Adequate Public Facilities and Infrastructure
The City of Atlantic Beach shall maintain procedures to ensure that adequate facility capacity is available
at the time a development permit is issued or will be available when needed to serve the development.
Policy C.1.1.1 In order to ensure that Level of Service standards are maintained, methodologies for
determining available capacity and demand shall incorporate appropriate peak demand
coefficients for each facility and for the type of development proposed.
Policy C.1.1.2 All improvements for the replacement, expansion or increase in the capacity of public
facilities shall be compatible with the adopted Level of Service standards for such facilities.
Policy C.1.1.3 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the City will ensure that adequate water supplies,
wastewater treatment capacity, sewer collection infrastructure, and water infrastructure
facilities will be in place and available to serve no later than issuance of a certificate of
occupancy or its functional equivalent.
Policy C.1.1.4 The City’s Director of Public Utilities shall provide written certification verifying that
adequate water supplies to serve new development will be available no later than the
anticipated date of issuance by the local government of a certificate of occupancy or its
functional equivalent.
Objective C.1.2
Public Facilities Planning
The City of Atlantic Beach shall incorporate capital improvement needs for public facilities within the five-
year Capital Improvements Schedule to be updated annually in conformance with the review process for
the Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy C.1.2.1 The City shall incorporate the proposed capital improvement projects, as identified within
the Water and Sewer Master plans, to create the five-year Capital Improvements Plan and
a five-year financial plan for water and sewer improvements. Both plans shall be
prioritized and updated annually, as appropriate.
Policy C.1.2.2 The City shall coordinate with the SJRWMD’s regional water supply plan and shall provide
or maintain its identified water supply facilities, pursuant to Section 163.3177(6)(c),
Florida Statutes.
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Policy C.1.2.2 The City shall maintain a Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (WSFWP) that is coordinated
with the SJRWMD’s regional water supply plan. The WSFWP and appropriate
Comprehensive Plan policies will be updated every 5 years, and within 18 months of any
update to the NFRWSP that affects the City, pursuant to Section 163.3177(6)(c), Florida
Statutes.
Policy C.1.2.3 The City’s Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025-2045 is adopted by reference as part of
this comprehensive plan.
Objective C.1.3
Elimination of Septic Tanks
It is the intent of the City to eliminate all septic tanks within the City. The City shall limit such on-site
wastewater treatment systems to areas currently using septic tanks and shall install central sewer service
in accordance with Capital Improvements budgeting and planning in order to reduce the number of septic
tanks within the City.
Policy C.1.3.1 Pursuant to the City of Atlantic Beach Land Development Regulations, use of on-site
wastewater treatment systems (septic tanks) shall be limited to the following conditions.
(a) Existing septic tanks, which are properly functioning, may remain in service until such
time as centralized service is available within distances as set forth within the City’s
utility regulations.
(b) All new subdivisions and new development shall be required to provide central sewer
service as set forth within the Land Development Regulations.
(c) The use of new septic tanks on any single lot of record, existing as of the date of this
Plan shall be permitted only in accordance with the Land Development Regulations.
More than one adjoining, but previously undeveloped lot of record that is developed
concurrently with multiple dwellings or as part of any unified development project
shall provide central sewer and water services.
Policy C.1.3.2 The City of Atlantic Beach shall continue to coordinate with the Florida Department of
Health in Duval County Duval County Health Department to promote the inspection,
efficient operation and maintenance of existing septic tanks.
Policy C.1.3.3 Issuance of building permits shall be conditioned upon demonstration of compliance with
applicable Federal, State and local permit requirements for on-site wastewater treatment
systems where applicable.
Policy C.1.3.4 The City of Atlantic Beach shall coordinate with appropriate local, federal and state agencies
to require that issuance of permits for replacement or expansion of existing onsite waste-
water treatment systems is conditioned upon compliance with current regulatory
requirements and water quality standards.
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Objective C.1.4
Capital Improvements and Infrastructure Facilities
The City of Atlantic Beach shall provide sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage and potable water facilities
and services to meet the existing and projected demands as identified within this Plan.
Policy C.1.4.1 Capital Improvements and infrastructure projects shall be undertaken in accordance with
the schedule provided within the Capital Improvements Element of this Comprehensive
Plan.
Policy C.1.4.2 Projects and improvements needed to correct existing deficiencies shall be given priority
in the formulation and implementation of the annual budget of the City.
Policy C.1.4.3 The construction and expansion of capital improvements shall be scheduled so as to
minimize disruption of services and duplication of labor and to maintain acceptable
service levels for all facilities.
Policy C.1.4.4 All required Federal and State permits shall be obtained before the City undertakes or
authorizes contractors to begin construction and/or operation of infrastructure facilities.
Objective C.1.5
Conservation of Potable Water Resources
The City of Atlantic Beach shall conserve its potable water resources through regulations, policies and
coordination activities, which shall reduce consumption and provide encouragement for water reuse,
where feasible.
Policy C.1.5.1 The City agrees to comply with the water conservation rules issued by the St. Johns River
Water Management District (SJRWMD). The City shall also promote the SJRWMD
irrigation restrictions and implement other conservations measures to reduce potable
water use by its citizens and shall coordinate with the Water Management District’s
regional water supply plan.
Policy C.1.5.2 The City shall maintain its adopted water conserving rate structure in order to reduce
potable water consumption.
Policy C.1.5.3 The Department of Public Utilities shall continue to monitor all facility meters and quantify
water loss within the potable water infrastructure. Any deficiencies shall be remedied
through the City’s ongoing maintenance and repair program.
Policy C.1.5.4 The City shall continue to consider, where appropriate, reuse water for non-potable water
needs in accordance with the Reuse Feasibility Study completed as part of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Permit renewal and the City’s
Consumptive Use Permit renewal.
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Goal C.2
Adequate stormwater management and provisions 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.
Objective C.2.1
Protection of Natural Drainage Features
The City shall maintain provisions, in accordance with the Stormwater Master Plan, within the Land
Development Regulations that establish a basis for orderly provision of drainage facilities so as to protect
natural drainage features and to ensure that future development utilizes drainage facilities consistent with
the City’s Level of Service standards and the Stormwater Master Plan.
Policy C.2.1.1 The City shall maintain provisions within the Land Development Regulations, which require
development to minimize stormwater runoff and eliminate erosion of areas adjacent to
natural drainage features.
Policy C.2.1.2 The City shall maintain Land Development Regulations that require land development
projects to submit plans, which demonstrate that drainage design and stormwater
management will be in compliance with the City’s LOS standards and that additional
stormwater generated shall be retained on-site and will not adversely impact existing
drainage and stormwater systems.
Objective C.2.2
Stormwater Management and Drainage Facilities
The City shall continue to identify existing stormwater and drainage facility deficiencies and correct these
through the provision and maintenance of an efficient drainage system, which shall protect life, property,
water quality and the natural environment.
Policy C.2.2.1
The City shall work with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to coordinate
maintenance and improvement to the drainage and stormwater facilities owned by the
FDOT.
Policy C.2.2.2
The City shall continue to implement the updated Master Stormwater Plan, completed in
November of 2018, to address the identified drainage and stormwater problems areas.
Policy C.2.2.3
The City of Atlantic Beach shall update the capital improvement schedule to include
improvements to the drainage systems identified in the Stormwater Master Plan in
accordance with the priorities as recommended within the Plan, and subject to availability
of funding.
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Goal C.3
The functions of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas within the City shall be protected and
maintained.
Objective C.3.1
Protection of Aquifer Recharge Areas
The City of Atlantic Beach, in coordination with the SJRWMD, shall maintain a map of natural groundwater
aquifer recharge areas within the City.
Policy C.3.1.1 Existing potable water wells are depicted within Map C-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series.
Areas that may be identified as potential recharge areas shall be designated as
Conservation areas on the City’s Future Land Use Map.
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Introduction
The Conservation Element focuses on the “conservation, use, and protection of natural resources” within
the city along with “factors that affect energy conservation”, as specified in Section 163.3177(6)(d), Florida
Statutes. Due to its coastal location, the City of Atlantic Beach is also required to include a Coastal
Management Element within its comprehensive plan. The intent of the Coastal Management Element, per
Section 163.3178(1), Florida Statutes, is to restrict development activities where such activities would
damage or destroy coastal resources.
D. Conservation and Coastal Management Element Goals,
Objectives and Policies
All conservation related activities and the management of coastal resources within the City of Atlantic
Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal D.1
The City shall protect, enhance and preserve coastal wetlands and 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.
Objective D.1.1
Coastal High Hazard Area
The City shall limit public expenditures that subsidize development within the Coastal High Hazard Area
except for the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of natural resources, and the provision for
appropriate public access to and use of natural resources.
Policy D.1.1.1 The Stormwater Master Plan, as revised and adopted in 2018, shall be implemented based
upon priority of need and in accordance with annual capital improvement planning and
budget review and adoption. The plan shall be reviewed and updated by 2028.
Policy D.1.1.1 The City establishes, for regulatory purposes, the Coastal High Hazard Area as the area
below the Category 1 storm surge line as established by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges
from Hurricane (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes.
Policy D.1.1.2 The City shall limit new public construction in the Coastal High Hazard Area to
improvements that do not increase residential density and to that which customarily
supports recreation and open-space use of the beach and waterway related resources,
and which achieves dune stabilization and prevention of erosion through environmentally
sound practices.
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Objective D.1.2
Storm and Flood Hazards
The City shall continue best management practices that are intended to reduce damage to and erosion of
dune systems and dune vegetation and estuarine environments that result from pedestrian traffic. The
City encourages the use of best practices for development and redevelopment, including principles,
strategies, and engineering solutions that will result in the removal of coastal real property from flood
zone designations established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Policy D.1.2.1 The City shall rigorously enforce its floodplain management regulations to conform with or
exceed the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Policy D.1.2.2 The City shall continue to partner in the Duval County Local Mitigation Strategy and
participate in the Duval County emergency preparedness operations. The City shall review
new Land Development Regulations for consistency with the Local Mitigation Strategy
prior to adoption.
Policy D.1.2.3 The Stormwater Master Plan, as revised and adopted in 2018, shall be implemented based
upon priority of need and in accordance with annual capital improvement planning and
budget review and adoption. The plan shall be reviewed and updated by 2028.
Objective D.1.3
Protection of Dune Systems and Dune Vegetation
The City shall prevent damage and destruction of dunes and dune vegetation.
Policy D.1.3.1 The City shall rigorously enforce coastal construction code, and the Florida Building Code
as these regulate construction within Coastal Areas.
Policy D.1.3.2 The City shall continue best management practices that are intended to reduce damage
and erosion of dune systems and dune vegetation, which may result from construction
activities and inappropriate pedestrian traffic.
Objective D.1.4
Public Beach and Waterways Access
The City shall ensure adequate and convenient public access to the beach and other public waterways
through maintenance of all public waterway and beach access-ways at the twenty-one street end locations
existing as of the adoption date of this Plan.
Policy D.1.4.1 The City shall maintain all existing accesses including barrier-free ramps and shall join with
other beach communities, the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO),
the City of Jacksonville and others in seeking means of accommodating beach visitors as
a preferred alternative to the construction of parking facilities at beach access-ways.
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Policy D.1.4.2 The City shall maintain all beach parking existing as of the date of this Plan, and reduction
in the number of public parking spaces available at beach accesses shall not be
permitted unless such eliminated spaces are replaced in equal numbers and within
similar proximity to the beach.
Policy D.1.4.3 The City shall not permit, either through public or private action, public access ways to the
beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other waterways, which are open to the public as
of the date of adoption of this Plan, to be closed, vacated or restricted from public use in
any manner.
Policy D.1.4.4 The City has determined that there are no appropriate locations for marinas within the City
of Atlantic Beach.
Policy D.1.4.5 The City will cooperate and coordinate with the City of Jacksonville to provide information
as necessary related to any County marina development or applicable plans.
Objective D.1.5
Environmental Conditions
The City shall limit new development of shoreline sites so as to conform to the objective of reducing
environmental degradation, as well as to encourage visual and physical accessibility, open space
conservation, wildlife preservation and compatibility between adjacent uses.
Policy D.1.5.1 In accordance with Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall maintain within its
Land Development Regulations establish the following:
(a) Percentage of native vegetation to be protected, preserved or replaced within
Environmentally Sensitive Areas during and following site development or
construction activities.
(b) A buffer zone of natural vegetation around wetland and deepwater habitats.
(c) Stormwater retention and detention standards, which maintain rates and amounts
equal to conditions existing prior to development.
Objective D.1.6
Marshes, Wetlands and Natural Flood Plain Features
The City shall conserve or improve marshes, wetlands, and aquatic resources and natural flood plain
features to maintain their environmental and recreational value.
Policy D.1.6.1 The City shall require new development to preserve native vegetation on site when
applicable. This should not be interpreted to allow development in wetlands or protected
areas.
Policy D.1.6.2 The City shall take every effort to protect these resources as follows:
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(a) Development and redevelopment shall be compatible with the surrounding
environment;
(b) The clearing of trees and wetland vegetation shall be prohibited, unless a mitigation
plan is submitted and approved by the City, the objective being no net loss of
wetlands and trees; and
(c) All applications for site development approval shall be subject to site plan review in
accordance with the land development regulations.
Goal D.2
The City shall maximize, to the extent feasible, provisions and opportunities for the protection of life
and property from the effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters.
Objective D.2.1
Hurricane Evacuation
The City shall maintain a comprehensive hurricane evacuation management plan and shall incorporate
into that plan measures deemed necessary to maintain or reduce the City’s evacuation clearance times.
Policy D.2.1.1 The City shall cooperate with and assist other communities in identifying adequate public
upland shelter spaces and shall not approve new development that creates undue
burdens on the number of spaces available for threatened populations.
Policy D.2.1.2 The City hereby adopts and shall maintain a Level of Service standard of a 12-hour
evacuation time for a Category 5 storm for out-of-county hurricane evacuation.
Policy D.2.1.3 The City shall not approve Plan amendments that increase residential density within Coastal
High Hazard Areas in that such increases to existing densities have the effect of
concentrating populations in hazard prone areas and may result in an increase of
hurricane evacuation times for the City and the County.
Policy D.2.1.4 The City shall coordinate hurricane preparedness activities with other local governments
and affected agencies within the region; review its emergency preparedness plan each
year; maintain a broad program of activities to increase public awareness; meet the
evacuation needs of special populations, and through coordination with other local
governments, strive to achieve an evacuation time within the “quick” response time
frame for each storm category.
Policy D. 2.1.5 The City’s evacuation plan shall be consistent with the Duval County Hurricane Evacuation
Traffic Management Plan as amended and shall maximize efficiencies in traffic movement
so as to reduce or maintain evacuation clearance times within the City of Atlantic Beach.
Objective D.2.2
Redevelopment after a Natural Eventwithin the Coastal High Hazard Area
Redevelopment activities within the Coastal High Hazard Area shall be guided by the redevelopment
provisions as set forth within the Land Development Regulations, which shall serve the purpose of
reducing the vulnerability of people, property and natural resources to damage from coastal storms.
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Policy D.2.2.1 The City shall coordinate with Duval County in reviewing and revising the City’s Hurricane
Plan and pertinent portions or regulatory codes as necessary to achieve the following
policies.
Policy D.2.2.2 Implement a temporary moratorium on construction immediately following a hurricane
occurrence until damage assessments and redevelopment policies have been
determined.
Policy D.2.2.3 Prior to re-entry of the population into evacuated areas, complete all critical cleanup and
repair activities required to assure public health and safety.
Policy D.2.2.4 Structures that are storm damaged over 50% of their most recent appraised value may be
reconstructed only when the entire structure will then conform to all applicable
regulations, including all Land Development Regulations, and Florida Building and coastal
construction codes. Repairs made to structures damaged to a lesser degree shall comply
with all applicable Land Development Regulations and Florida Building and coastal
construction codes in effect at the time of such work.
Policy D.2.2.5 The City establishes, for regulatory purposes, the Coastal High Hazard Area as the area
below the Category 1 storm surge line as established by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges
from Hurricane (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model as mapped in the Storm Tide
Atlas prepared by the Northeast Florida Regional Council as part of the current Regional
Evacuation Study pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
Objective D.2.3
Hazard Mitigation
The City shall seek appropriate means of reducing the potential for loss of life and property through
provisions within the Land Development Regulations, including implementation of hazard mitigation
policies from the Local Mitigation Strategy.
Policy D.2.3.1 The City shall maintain provisions within its Land Development Regulations, which require
that all new residential development within the Coastal High Hazard Area assess impacts
to hurricane evacuation times and shelter provision.
Policy D.2.3.2 The City shall not approve Plan amendments, which increase residential density within the
Coastal High Hazard Area, or where demands upon existing shelter space shall be
increased.
Goal D.3
The City shall protect, preserve and maintain natural environmental resources so as to maintain or
enhance air quality, water quality, vegetative communities, wildlife habitats and the natural functions
of soils, fisheries, wetlands and estuarine marshes.
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Objective D.3.1
Air Quality
The City shall cooperate with adjacent communities in regional air quality management programs so as to
provide a high standard of air quality.
Policy D.3.1.1 The City shall implement policies of the Local Mitigation Strategy appropriate to protect air
quality and shall require mitigation prior to permitting of projects that may adversely
affect air quality.
Objective D.3.2
Conservation and Protection of Natural Coastal Resources
The City shall maintain or adopt provisions within its Land Development Regulations for private and public
development, which conserve and enhance soils, native vegetation, living marine and water resources and
wildlife habitats to the maximum extent possible.
Policy D.3.2.1 The City shall require applicants for development permits to submit appropriate
environmental surveys and reports prior to the issuance of development permits. All
applications for development permits and applications to rezone to Planned Unit
Development and other zoning related applications shall be required to identify
environmental features, including any wetlands, CCCL, natural water bodies, open space,
buffers and vegetation preservation areas, and to sufficiently address any adverse
impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
Policy D.3.2.2 The City shall cooperate with the St. John’s River Water Management District (SJRWMD) in
implementation of water conservation measures as set forth within the management
plans and rules of the SJRWMD and the City’s Consumptive Use Permit issued by the
SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.2.3 The City shall protect potable water well cones of influence, and shall maintain maps of
such cones of influence and shall continue to implement the well-field protection
regulations, as set forth within the Land Development Regulations so as to prohibit
incompatible land uses. Such incompatible uses shall include all industrial uses, but shall
also include uses, which have the potential to contaminate or degrade potable water
supply wells, wetland functions or natural systems associated with Environmentally
Sensitive Areas.
Policy D.3.2.4 The City shall appropriately restrict land use activities, which may threaten water sources
from stormwater runoff into recharge areas by maintaining the Stormwater, Drainage,
Storage and Treatment Requirements as set forth within the Land Development
Regulations. Development permits shall be issued only in accordance with the City’s
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit, in addition to the
requirements of the Water Management District and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection. NPDES requirements shall include use of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) prior to discharge into natural or artificial drainage systems. All
construction projects of one acre or more shall require a NPDES permit.
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Policy D.3.2.5 In accordance with Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall establish and maintain
within its Land Development Regulations, all necessary requirements and restrictions to
ensure that land development, land disturbing activities, and land uses are managed in a
manner which protects and conserves the natural functions of soils, fisheries, wildlife
habitats, rivers, flood plains, wetlands (including estuarine marshes) and marine habitats
including hatchling turtles.
Policy D.3.2.6 The City shall cooperate with adjacent local governments and regulatory agencies to
conserve and protect, as may be appropriate, unique vegetative communities located
within the City and within adjacent jurisdictions.
Policy D.3.2.7 The City shall designate Environmentally Sensitive Areas requiring protection as a means
of implementing the Comprehensive Plan and shall include in its Land Development
Regulations, prepared in accordance with Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, means of
ensuring protection of such lands from degradation.
Policy D.3.2.8 Environmentally Sensitive Areas shall include lands, waters or areas within the City of
Atlantic Beach which meet any of the following criteria:
(a) All wetlands, including those determined to be jurisdictional, and which are regulated
by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the St. Johns River
Water Management District (SJRWMD);
(b) Estuaries, or estuarine systems;
(c) Outstanding Florida Waters and natural water bodies;
(d) Areas designated pursuant to the Federal Coastal Barrier Resource Act (PL97-348),
and those beach and dune areas seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line;
(e) Areas designated as Conservation by the Future Land Use Map;
(f) Essential Habitat to Listed Species as determined by approved methodologies of the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Policy D.3.2.9 The City shall ensure environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes and
reduction of potential problems resulting there from, through a multi-faceted program
incorporating public information, enforcement of regulations and monitoring of waste
handling activities. The following components shall be included within the City’s program:
(a) Support the enforcement of current State and Federal regulations aimed at
prohibiting discharge of wastewater containing hazardous and industrial waste into
septic tanks or through stormwater runoff into aquifer recharge areas or surface
water bodies.
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(b) Public education programs encouraging residents and business owners to avoid the
dumping of used petroleum products, paint, hazardous materials and pesticides onto
the ground or water bodies.
(c) City coordination and monitoring of hazardous wastes by collection and
transportation entities to ensure safe and responsible handling practices.
Policy D.3.2.10 The City shall seek to increase its conservation areas, through land acquisition, when
possible, incentives for protective easements, and other appropriate protective
mechanisms to ensure the preservation of natural resources and listed animal species
habitat.
Policy D.3.2.11 The fragmentation of large wetland communities shall be avoided by encouraging density
transfers, conservation easements, clustering of development, and other land
development tools to enhance conservation.
Objective D.3.3
Regulatory Authority
The City shall continue to cooperate with other permitting and regulatory agencies to improve estuarine
environmental quality to achieve the estuarine water quality standards established by FDEP.
Policy D.3.3.1 The City shall maintain, and amend as necessary, provisions within its Land Development
Regulations to achieve consistency with the rules and regulatory authority of the
SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.3.2 The City shall coordinate with other governmental agencies during the review, permitting
and development of sites which, if improperly developed, could have adverse impacts
upon estuarine water quality and related resources, and through such coordination, the
City shall ensure adequate sites within the drainage basin for water-dependent uses;
prevent estuarine pollution which could adversely affect another governmental
jurisdiction and ensure public access and reduce exposure to flood hazards.
Policy D.3.3.3 The City shall coordinate its permitting activities with existing resource protection plans by
notifying the administrators of such plans of any pending development activity or public
improvement in a timely manner in order to ensure that such projects and activities can
be reviewed and comments returned to the City prior to permitting.
Objective D.3.4
Shoreline Development
The City shall give priority consideration to shoreline land uses and site development improvements,
which meet the following criteria:
(a) Prevent adverse environmental effects;
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(b) Maintain or exceed the standards within this Plan for public access;
(c) Avoid shoreline hardening structures; and
(d) Enhance estuarine water quality.
Objective D.3.5
Natural Resource Based Recreation and Public Access
The City shall provide opportunities for appropriate recreational uses and access to public waterways, the
beach and natural areas and shall restrict activities that harm or diminish the public’s right to use such
publicly owned natural resources.
Policy D.3.5.1 The City shall prohibit the closure or abandonment of public right-of-ways or public lands
that would restrict access to any public water bodies.
Policy D.3.5.2 The City shall enforce the requirements for public access to beach areas as set forth in the
Coastal Protection Act of 1985 in all permitting activities and through the course of coastal
redevelopment programs.
Policy D.3.5.3 The City shall prohibit the closure of existing beach and waterway accesses and any
presently unopened easements, except in the case of risk to public safety as determined
by the City’s public safety officials, or in the case of adverse environmental impact.
Policy D.3.5.4 The City shall adopt within its Land Development Regulations provisions to provide for the
appropriate recreational use of surface waters within the City that under public control
or City ownership including dock construction, mooring and anchoring and resource
protection regulations to the extent that the City has regulatory control over such
resources.
Policy D.3.5.5 The beach, River Branch Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and Tide Vviews Preserve are the
most significant natural resources within the City, and provision for the public’s use,
enjoyment and access to these natural resources shall be a priority of the City through
the provision of activities and facilities that are appropriate to character and environment
of each location.
Goal D.4
The City shall promote and encourage energy conservation and efficiency in an effort to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.
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Objective D.4.1
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
The City shall encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources in order to conserve
and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources, and to promote the good health of the City’s
residents.
Policy D.4.1.1 The City shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall continue to promote
the use of transit and alternative methods of transportation that decrease reliance on
the automobile.
Policy D.4.1.2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the “walk-ability and bike-ability” of the
City as a means to promote the physical health of the City’s residents, increase access to
recreational and natural resources, and as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Policy D.4.1.3 No action of the City shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, or other
energy devices based on renewable resources from being installed on a building and as
further set forth within Section 163.04, Florida Statutes.
Policy D.4.1.4 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design and construction
standards as these become adopted as part of the Florida Building Code. The City shall
also promote commercial and residential standards that are promulgated from time to
time by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
Objective D.4.2
City Buildings and Equipment
The City shall improve energy conservation and efficiency in City buildings, facilities and equipment.
Policy D.4.2.1 The City shall develop and implement an energy management plan to minimize electric,
fuel and water resources in City buildings, fleet vehicles and on public properties.
Policy D.4.2.2 The City shall conduct periodic energy audits of public buildings and facilities to identify
methods to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency.
Policy D.4.2.3 Public buildings and facilities shall be constructed, and adapted where reasonably feasible
to incorporate energy efficient designs and appropriate “green” building standards. Green
building standards that should be observed are contained in the Green Commercial
Building Designation Standard, Version 2.0, published by the Florida Green Building
Coalition, Inc.
Policy D.4.2.4 The City shall continue to replace light-duty vehicles in need of replacement with hybrids,
alternative fuel vehicles, or the most fuel- efficient and least-polluting vehicles available
for specific functions whenever cost and reliability are similar to traditional vehicles.
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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.
Objective D.5.1
Development and Redevelopment
The City shall implement development and redevelopment principles, strategies and engineering solutions
to reduce or eliminate flood risk.
Policy D.5.1.1 The City shall protect and restore floodplain areas when possible through land acquisition
or conservation easement acquisition; regulation, including setbacks, buffer zones,
designated wildlife corridors, low density zoning, performance standards and open space
requirements.
Policy D.5.1.2 The City shall designate a Floodplain Administrator whom, when possible will be Certified
Floodplain Manager, to enforce the provisions of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances
and other applicable regulations.
Policy D.5.1.3 No development or redevelopment, including but not limited to site improvements, and
land disturbing activity involving fill or regrading, shall be authorized in the regulatory
floodway, as amended from time to time by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) to accommodate for changing external conditions, unless the floodway
encroachment analysis required in the Floodplain Management Ordinance demonstrates
that the proposed development or land disturbing activity will not result in any increase
in the base flood elevation.
Policy D.5.1.4 Development or redevelopment within flood hazard areas shall be constructed with a
minimum finished floor elevation of eight and one-half (8.5) feet above mean sea level or
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losses.
Policy D.5.1.5 The City shall manage its planning, regulatory and utility services to steer future
population concentrations away from the Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA) by
prohibiting utility expansions that would allow greater populations in the CHHA and
increasing utility availability outside of the CHHA to encourage development in those
areas.
Policy D.5.1.6 The City shall continue to upgrade its stormwater infrastructure through drainage
improvements, while utilizing sustainable flood management actions such as the
installation of bioswales, the use of pervious pavement and the maintenance of natural
preserve areas.
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Policy D.5.1.7 The City shall continue to work with the State of Florida Division of Emergency
Management (DEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to mitigate flooding hazards through the
acquisition, elevation or relocation of repetitive loss properties mitigation alternatives by
utilizing such programs as the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP), Repetitive
Flood Claims (RFC).
Objective D.5.2
Flood Regulations
The City shall continue to require development and redevelopment to abide by the requirements of the
Florida Building Code and State Statutes in encourage the development and use of renewable energy
resources in regards to flooding.
Policy D.5.2.1 The City shall continue to require development and redevelopment be consistent with the
flood resistant construction requirements in the Florida Building Code and applicable
flood plain management regulations set forth in 44 C.F.R part 60.
Policy D.5.2.2 The City shall continue to require development and redevelopment seaward of the Coastal
Construction Control Line (CCCL) established pursuant to F.S 161.053 be consistent with
Chapter 161 of the Florida Statutes.
Objective D.5.3
National Flood Insurance Program
The City shall continue to implement ways to reduce flood insurance premiums for their residents.
Policy D.5.3.1
The City shall meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program for
community participation as set forth in the Title 44 Code of Federally Regulations, Section
59.22 in order to reduce flood losses and achieve flood insurance premium discounts for
residents.
Policy D.5.3.2 The City shall continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program’s
Community Rating System (CRS) administered by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to reduce flood losses and achieve flood insurance premium discounts for their
residents.
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The City of Atlantic Beach has 18 parks and preserves, each with a unique identity and function. The City’s
parks and preserves range in size from the 350 acre River Branch Preserve to small pocket parks such as
Marvin’s Garden and Fairway Villas Park. Similarly, some function as active parks with playgrounds and
ball fields while others are passive and largely remain in their natural state.
City of Atlantic Beach Parks and Preserves Inventory
Park/Preserve Park Classification Acreage
Atlantic Beach Dog Park Active 2.15
Bull Memorial Park Active 1.44
Donner Park Active 5
Dutton Island Preserve Passive 31.86
Fairway Villas Park Passive 0.18
Frazier Park Passive 0.6
Howell Park Passive 9.64
Jack Russell Park Active 12.79
Johansen Park Passive 13.83
Jordan Park Active 2.22
Marvin’s Garden Passive 0.12
River Branch Preserve Passive 350
Rose Park Active 0.98
Rose Dog Park Active 0.18
Selva Preserve Passive 3.52
Tide Views Preserve Passive 10.5
Veterans Park Active 1.5
Waters Park Passive 0.25
Total 446.76
E. Recreation and Open Space Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies
All provision for management of lands for Recreation and Open Space within the City of Atlantic Beach
shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal E.1
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 live.
Objective E.1.1
Adequate Recreation Facilities
The City shall inventory at least once every five years, public and private recreation resources to identify
service inadequacies and opportunities for sharing of facilities and programs so as to provide safe,
convenient access for all residents to beaches, parks and other recreation facilities in accordance with
Level of Service standards set forth within this Plan amendment.
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Policy E.1.1.1 If determined to be necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service standards as set
forth herein, the City may utilize a system of user fees to support the development
recreation programs and the maintenance of facilities.
Policy E.1.1.2 The City shall continue to encourage volunteerism and participant involvement in planning
and operating of recreation programs so as to supplement available City resources.
Policy E.1.1.3 The City shall continue to encourage equitable inter-community sharing of recreation and
open space facilities.
Policy E.1.1.4 The City shall continue to support efforts of other government agencies and shall offer
cooperation to achieve level of service standards for regional recreation and open space
facilities as set forth within this Plan amendment.
Policy E.1.1.5 The City shall maintain the existing recreation facilities, as identified within Table E-2, or
similar facilities so as to continue to meet or exceed the Level of Service standards as set
forth within this Plan.
Policy E.1.1.6 The City shall maintain all existing beach access ways as described within the Conservation
and Coastal Management Element and shall continue to make improvements to prevent
erosion caused by pedestrian traffic.
Policy E.1.1.7 The City shall maintain all existing accessible beach accesses, and shall seek opportunities,
where feasible, to provide additional access to all natural and constructed recreation and
park facilities. New facilities shall be developed and constructed in compliance with
applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for
Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).
Policy E.1.1.8 The City shall continue to allow parking along public rights-of-way for the purpose of
providing parking for beach access, provided such parking does not interfere with
pedestrian or vehicular safety and does not excessively result in damage to public or
private property.
Policy E.1.1.9 The City shall not permit parks and designated open space to be diverted to any other use
unless mitigated by equal replacement in size and quality of the resource.
Policy E.1.1.10 As of the date of this Plan amendment, the City has exceeded the adopted Level of Service
standards for recreation facilities and open space areas. The adopted Level of Service
standards, as set forth within Table E-1, shall be maintained as minimum standards.
Table E-1. Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 204530
TYPE OF FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
Playground (with equipment) 1 playground per 2,500 population
Baseball or Softball Field 1 field per 23,500 population
Soccer or Football Field 1 field per 5,000 population
Basketball Court 1 court per 2,500 population
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Tennis or Pickleball Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Running/Hiking Trail 1 trail per 10,000 population
Community Center 1 center per I0,000 population
Beach Accesses 1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space 5 acres per 1,000 population
Golf Course* (public or private) 1 18-hole course per 25,000 population
Regional Park/Open Space* 5 acres per 1,000 population
*Regional facilities are defined as those, which may not be located within the City of Atlantic Beach, but
are in such close proximity so as to directly serve the daily recreational needs of the residents of the City
of Atlantic Beach, such as Kathryn Abby Hanna Park and area golf courses.
Table E-2. Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 202418
FACILITY LOS Minimum 202418 Inventory
Playground 6 7
Baseball or Softball Field 4 4
Soccer or Football Field 3 4
Basketball Court 6 45 full courts & 3 half courts
Racquetball/Handball Court N/A 2
Tennis Court 6 79
Pickleball Court 8
Trails 2 5 plus 2.3 miles of 8-foot
multi-use paths
Community Center 2 3
Beach Access 6 21
Passive Park and Open
Space
70 412+/- acres
Golf Course (public or
private)
1 1
Regional Park and Open
Space
70 450 acres- Kathryn Abbey
Hanna Park
Skate Park N/A 1
Objective E.1.2
Diversity of Recreation Facilities and Activities
The City shall continue to provide varied and diverse recreation activities to the community, and shall
coordinate with public agencies, private organizations and individuals, as well as adjacent local
governments to supplement efforts and resources of the City.
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Policy E.1.2.1
The City shall seek participation from appropriate private recreation program providers
in order to enhance the quality and diversity of recreational services and to improve the
cost effectiveness of such services.
Policy E.1.2.2
The City shall maintain, within its Land Development Regulations, provisions that require
open space and recreation within new development.
Policy E.1.2.3
The City shall continue to implement and construct its bicycle and pedestrian pathway
system, with priority given to locations that provide links between neighborhoods,
schools, parks and the beach and adjacent beach communities. Where sufficient right-of-
way or land area exists, wider six (6) or eight (8) foot widths shall be the recommended
standard to accommodate for the safety of multi-modal activities. The City shall also
advocate the addition of pedestrian and bike facilities lanes to State and County Roads.
Policy E.1.2.4
The City shall support the development of skateboard facilities so as to provide safe
locations for skateboarding and to discourage this activity in locations that are dangerous
or where damage to public property may result.
Policy E.1.2.5
The City shall maintain Tide Vviews Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and River Branch
Preserve as passive and natural recreation areas. Facilities shall be limited to those that
support fishing, canoeing and kayaking, biking, hiking and exercise trails, picnicking and
camping areas and other similar activities. Other public spaces and designated parks, may
be reserved as passive areas, or may be developed as active parks as determined
necessary to maintain Level of Service standards and as appropriate to the location and
size of the area.
Policy E.1.2.6
Public parks, other than those cited within the preceding Policy, shall be considered as
aActive parks are to be used for athletics or specialized recreation activities, as
appropriate to the location of each park. Typical facilities include baseball fields, softball
fields, football fields, soccer fields, rest rooms, parking, recreation building, basketball
courts, skateboard facilities, tennis courts and walking trails.
Policy E.1.2.7
The City shall continue to provide funding for maintenance, staffing and development of
programs, particularly those programs that serve low and moderate-income populations
and the elderly, at the Gail Baker Community Center at Donner Park and the Jordan
Community Center.
Policy E.1.2.8 The City shall protect its beach as a recreational resource and shall rigorously seek funding
for future beach renourishment projects.
Objective E.1.3
Provision of Recreation and Open Space by Private Development
The City shall ensure that recreation facilities and open space areas are provided in conjunction with
development review and permitting so as to maintain or exceed the level of service standards set forth
within this Plan and prior to the impacts of such development.
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Policy E.1.3.1 The City shall maintain requirements for the provision of recreation and open space as a
condition of development approval and shall also limit impervious surface area and land
coverage by structures and shall enforce building setbacks in accordance with the Land
Development Regulations.
Policy E.1.3.2 The City shall require all new residential developments containing five (5) dwelling units or
more to provide internal sidewalks or multi-use paths, and such sidewalks or pathways
shall link to other facilities and public spaces where possible. Where sufficient right-of-
way exists or can be designed, sidewalks and pathways shall be constructed at a minimum
width of six (6) feet.
Policy E.1.3.3 The adopted Level of Service standards shall be maintained as a minimum standard and
funding for continued management of these facilities shall be considered during the
annual budget review process.
Policy E.1.3.4 Acquisition of recreation sites and open space areas by the City shall be prioritized in
accordance with expressed desires of the community and in response to availability of
grant funds and other incentive programs.
Policy E.1.3.5 Private development shall not, by any means, restrict or prohibit access or use by the public
of any public recreational resource including the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway,
creeks, streams, marsh and wetland areas.
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F. Housing Element Goals, Objectives and Policies
The City of Atlantic Beach shall encourage and support the provision of housing for all residents of the City
in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives and Policies.
Goal F.1
The City of Atlantic Beach shall provide opportunities for decent, safe and sanitary housing in suitable
neighborhoods at affordable costs to meet the needs of the present and future residents of the City as
well as ensure the stability and integrity of sound residential neighborhoods.
Objective F.1.1
Housing for Very Low, Low and Moderate Income Residents
Equal opportunity shall be provided to meet the housing needs of all existing and future residents of the
City of Atlantic Beach, including housing for very low, low and moderate-income families.
Policy F.1.1.1
The City shall support the efforts of the City of Jacksonville Housing Commission and assist
with efforts to determine needs and develop sites and programs on a region-wide basis
for housing for very low, low and moderate-income persons.
Policy F.1.1.2
The City shall pursue Federal, state and local sources and joint public- private partnerships
to provide funding sources targeted for very low, low and moderate-income housing.
Policy F.1.1.3
The City shall promote the use of alternative zoning techniques and mechanisms to
provide a mix of housing types within residential neighborhoods, which can include
reducing minimum lot sizes, exploring a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program,
and encouraging accessory dwelling units.
Policy F.1.1.4
The City may enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville (Duval
County) for the provision of affordable housing for very low, low and moderate-income
residents and special needs households to prevent the need to increase residential
densities within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) in order to provide affordable
housing to serve the City.
Policy F.1.1.5
The City shall continue to provide assistance and incentives where possible to encourage
new affordable housing and preservation of existing housing stock through the CDBG
funded housing rehabilitation program and through assistance to organizations such as
Beaches Habitat and Builders Care.
Policy F.1.1.6
The City shall consider private and public partnerships, particularly as may be necessary
and appropriate, to address the City’s affordable housing needs in response to:
(a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for affordable housing is not
economically feasible due to exceptionally high property values related to the City’s
coastal location.
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(b) Meeting the needs for affordable housing is not feasible due to limitations of
residential density within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Objective F.1.2
Navy Housing Needs
The City shall assist developers in responding to the special housing needs of Navy personnel.
Policy F.1.2.1 The City shall coordinate with the Navy Planning Officer to assess potential future impacts
resulting from growth of Naval Station Mayport that may increase housing needs of the
City.
Objective F.1.3
Group Homes and Foster Care Facilities
Sites for group homes and foster care facilities shall be available at suitable locations to ensure that the
needs of persons requiring such housing are met.
Policy F.1.3.1 The City shall allow the location of group homes and foster care facilities in multi-family
residential zoning districts in a manner, which is consistent with the intent of such districts
so as to ensure harmonious development patterns and, at the same time, assure
healthful, convenient, and pleasant environments for residents of such housing.
Policy F.1.3.2 The City shall allow the placement of group homes in Planned Unit Developments.
Objective F.1.4
Displacement of Housing and Businesses
Uniform and equitable treatment shall be provided by the City to persons and businesses displaced by City
activities and programs in accordance with Florida Statutes and Federal law, and comparable relocation
housing shall be provided as required to comply with such laws and to meet demonstrated needs.
Policy F.1.4.1 The City shall discourage redevelopment and demolition practices that significantly reduce
existing housing stock in older neighborhoods and that result in the displacement of very
low, low and moderate-income residents or special needs households.
Policy F.1.4.2 The City shall monitor all redevelopment and demolition activity to ensure that comparable
relocation housing is available in accordance with federal regulations, regardless of
whether federal monies are involved in the activity.
Goal F.2
The City shall encourage the preservation and protection of housing of historic significance as well as
other components of the existing housing inventory.
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Objective F.2.1
Historically Significant Housing
The City shall encourage the preservation and protection of historically significant housing, which has been
identified within The Historic, Architectural Resources Survey of the Beaches Area and shall promote the
use of such housing for continued residential use.
Policy F.2.1.1
The City shall discourage development actions that have the potential to destroy or
irretrievably damage the City’s historic and architectural resources.
Policy F.2.1.2
The City shall coordinate with the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical
Resources to further the identification and preservation of historically significant sites or
structures, and if appropriate, nominate such sites or structures to the National Register
of Historic Places.
Policy F.2.1.3
The City shall encourage the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historically significant
housing.
Objective F.2.2
Existing Housing Stock
The City shall undertake housing conservation and rehabilitation of existing housing stock, but shall also
require demolition when rehabilitation is not possible or economically feasible, particularly within areas
of the City where there exists a significant concentration of substandard housing that contributes to
negative neighborhood or environmental conditions.
Policy F.2.2.1
The City shall continue to enforce Florida Building Codes, the International Property
Maintenance Code, and other local ordinances and State laws to ensure adequate
maintenance of residential properties and neighborhood environments.
Policy F.2.2.2
The City shall schedule and concentrate capital improvements to coincide with housing
improvement and financial incentive programs as needed to maintain and upgrade the
quality of existing neighborhoods.
Policy F.2.2.3
The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers to increase
private reinvestment, which shall upgrade and enhance the structural quality and
aesthetic conditions of existing housing and existing neighborhoods.
Policy F.2.2.4
The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its Land Development Regulations, Florida
Building Codes and other applicable laws as a means of deterring the deterioration of
existing housing stock.
Policy F.2.2.5
The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new development of housing
units within the Section H (Marsh Oaks) area.
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Policy F.2.2.6
The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new development of single-
family housing units within Seaspray and Royal Palms and shall implement strategies to
maintain stable levels of home ownership.
Policy F.2.2.7
The City shall continue to pursue available funding sources, such as the Community
Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds, to upgrade housing conditions and
infrastructure within the City’s designated CDBG target area.
Policy F.2.2.8 The City shall support the efforts of community based organizations and neighborhood
improvement initiatives, which will contribute to the stabilization, conservation,
enhancement and improvement of existing housing, structures and other physical
facilities within neighborhoods.
Objective F.2.3
Energy Efficient Housing
The City shall encourage building and construction strategies, methods and practices that promote energy
efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources in the construction of new homes and rehabilitation
of existing housing structures.
Policy F.2.3.1
The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers to use currently
acceptable green housing specifications for rehabilitation of existing housing structures
and will provide a resource for best green building practices.
Policy F.2.3.2
The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers to use currently
acceptable green housing specifications for construction of new homes as made available
from U.S. Green Building Council.
Policy F.2.3.3 The City shall promote opportunities to integrate housing, including affordable and
workforce housing, with infill development to create mixed-use neighborhoods to
increase energy efficiency through efficient land use patterns.
Policy F.2.3.4 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design and construction
standards as these become adopted as part of the Florida Building Code. The City shall
also promote commercial and residential standards that are promulgated from time to
time by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
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G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element Goals,
Objectives and Policies
Goal G.1
The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions, other public and governmental
agencies to ensure: 1) the equitable and reasonable sharing of authority, responsibility and resources
in the provision of services, education and housing, 2) the provision for effective development review
and permitting, and 3) the effective representation on behalf of the City in decisions related to future
growth management, planning and funding resources.
Objective G.1.1
Maintaining Consistency with Comprehensive Plans and Interlocal Agreements
As a means of achieving effective intergovernmental coordination and consistency in planning for the
future of the City and the surrounding region, copies of proposed amendments to the adopted
Comprehensive Plan shall be provided to adjacent local governments and government agencies, which
provide services within the City, but which may not have regulatory authority within the City.
Policy G.1.1.1 The City shall forward copies of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to adjacent
local governments, the Duval County School Board, the Northeast Florida Regional
Council, the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity, any special service districts as required in Section
163.3187, Florida Statutes, for comment prior to legislative adoption in order that the
impacts of development as proposed in the Plan amendment are coordinated with
development throughout the region and the State.
Policy G.1.1.2 The City shall continue to coordinate with the City of Neptune Beach, the City of Jacksonville
Beach and the City of Jacksonville related to utility and infrastructure issues.
Policy G.1.1.3 The City shall continue to monitor and ensure consistency with the provisions as set forth
in the Interlocal Coordination Agreement between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City
of Jacksonville related to shared infrastructure and utility services and annexation in
accordance with the detailed and specific provisions as set forth within the restated 1995
Interlocal Agreement and any subsequent amendments.
Policy G.1.1.4 The City shall continue to coordinate with the Cities of Jacksonville, Neptune Beach and
Jacksonville Beach for the purpose of developing coordinated land use planning and
unified development policies.
Policy G.1.1.5 The City shall enter into and maintain Interlocal Agreements as necessary to provide
efficient and effective services.
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Policy G.1.1.6 The City shall continue coordination with the following entities and agencies for the
purposes as indicated:
(a) Other local governments and agencies within the Duval County Evacuation Network,
including the Emergency Preparedness Division of the Duval County Fire and Rescue
Department and the Florida Department of Transportation for the purpose of
improving hurricane evacuation routes and reducing evacuation time.
(b) The State of Florida, Duval County, other local governments and the Naval Station
Mayport for the purpose of post-disaster redevelopment planning, land use and
transportation planning, resource conservation (including potable water), provision
of shared recreation facilities, and coastal and beach access facility development.
(c) The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization related to transportation
improvements needed to maintain or exceed adopted Level of Service standards.
(d) The St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection related to coordination of land use and water supply
planning, verification of adequate water supply to meet demands through the
planning period and development review and permitting responsibilities and
procedures.
(e) The Duval County Health Department related to the coordination of proper education
and procedures to improve and maintain a healthy environment within the City.
(f) The law enforcement agencies of surrounding local governments, as well as State and
Federal law enforcement agencies to achieve compatibility of communication
equipment and coordination of services.
(g) The Jacksonville Transportation Authority to support the development of
transportation routes to serve Naval Station Mayport and surrounding beach
communities.
(h) The City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division to ensure provision for timely
planning and development of solid waste and storm debris disposal facilities to
effectively serve the needs of all communities within the County.
(i) The DCPS and the Duval County School Board to ensure that population projections
and proposed educational facility site plans and off-site impacts are consistent with
the 20430 Comprehensive Plan, as set forth in the Public Schools Facilities Element of
this Plan, the Land Development Regulations and in support of following Policy
G.1.4.4.
Policy G.1.1.7 The City shall continue its involvement in the North Florida Transportation Planning
Organization and shall maintain representation on the Technical Coordinating Committee
as appropriate and necessary.
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Policy G.1.1.8 The City shall in coordination with the Northeast Florida Regional Council utilize the dispute
resolution process established by Section 186.509, Florida Statutes, to reconcile
differences on planning and growth management issues between local governments,
regional agencies, and private interests.
Policy G.1.1.9 The City shall coordinate with the City of Jacksonville for the provision of services of the
portion of the Atlantic Beach Country Club Special Planned Area (REZ-13-00100057) that
is located in the City of Jacksonville and is the subject of an Interlocal Service Boundary
Agreement between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville, which was
signed by both parties on May 11, 2015. The subject property is to be annexed into the
City of Atlantic Beach as compliant with all applicable Florida Statutes.
Objective G.1.2
Coordination of the Management and Protection of Natural Resources
The City shall continue to coordinate with all adjacent local governments and relevant agencies in
implementing protection of the beach and shoreline and in protecting the potable water supply from
saltwater intrusion.
Policy G.1.2.1 The City shall coordinate with all jurisdictional agencies and adjacent local governments in
developing and implementing programs aimed at effective management of the beaches
and shorelines as well as other cross- jurisdictional water bodies.
Policy G.1.2.2 The City shall coordinate with Duval County and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) to
strongly advocate a continuing program of beach re- nourishment.
Policy G.1.2.3 The City shall coordinate with the St. Johns River Water Management District to identify
potential areas where saltwater intrusion may degrade potable water resources.
Objective G.1.3
Coordination of Levels of Service for Public Facilities
The City shall coordinate planning and land development activities with adjacent local governments so as
to ensure that the impacts of new development shall not preclude the attainment of adopted Level of
Service standards; impair sound environmental management practices; create land use conflicts, or in any
respect contribute to inconsistent and incompatible urban development patterns.
Policy G.1.3.1 The City shall advise adjacent local governments of proposed development and
redevelopment activities, which might reasonably be foreseen to reduce facility service
standards and shall review such projects from the standpoint of conformity with the
Comprehensive Plan of adjacent local governments, particularly near jurisdictional
boundary lines.
Policy G.1.3.2 The City shall coordinate with affected jurisdictions and agencies, including FDOT, regarding
mitigation to impacted transportation facilities not under the jurisdiction of the City.
Interlocal Agreements with other jurisdictions may be utilized for this purpose.
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Policy G.1.3.3 In order to reflect the shared responsibilities for managing development and concurrency,
the City may enter into agreement with one or more adjacent local governments in order
to address cross-jurisdictional impacts of development on regional transportation
facilities.
Objective G.1.4
Coordination with the Duval County School Board
In accordance with the adopted Interlocal Agreement for, Public School Facilities Planning, as may be
amended pursuant to Section 163.31777, Florida Statutes, the City shall consult with the Duval County
School Board and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) prior to implementing projects or plans that might
impact the use of school facilities related to shared facilities, access, surrounding environment, housing
patterns, alteration of public services and general development policies of the City.
Policy G.1.4.1 The City shall notify the Duval County Public Schools of projects or plans under
consideration, which might affect the operation of school facilities at least thirty (30) days
prior to taking formal action thereon.
Policy G.1.4.2 The City shall request that the Duval County Public Schools advise the City of proposed
alteration, construction, or other plans under consideration so that the City may be
advised and provided an opportunity to discuss the potential effects of such action upon
the City.
Policy G.1.4.3 The City shall maintain, as a non-voting representative to be appointed by the Duval County
School Board, a seat on its Local Planning Agency (LPA), who shall be noticed, provided an
agenda, and invited to attend LPA meetings and provide comments related to land use
amendments and rezoning proposals that may affect student enrollment projections or
school facilities.
Policy G.1.4.4 The City shall participate in joint planning processes and procedures for the coordination
of public education facilities intended to facilitate coordination of DCPS plans with the
plans of the City. On an ongoing basis, the City in cooperation with the DCPS and the other
Duval County local governments, shall review existing mechanisms, each City’s
comprehensive plan, the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facilities Planning and
other City and DCPS programs and their effects on the plans developed for providing
public schools.
Objective G.1.5
Affordable Housing
The City may enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent municipalities in order to facilitate
coordination in addressing affordable housing needs.
Policy G.1.5.1 The City shall enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent governments, as determined
to be necessary and appropriate, to address the City’s very low, low and moderate-income
affordable housing needs in response to:
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(a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for very low, low and moderate
income affordable housing is not economically feasible due to exceptionally high
property values related to the City’s coastal location, or
(b) Where meeting affordable housing needs for very low, low and moderate income
residents is not feasible due to limitations of residential density restrictions within the
Coastal High Hazard Area.
(c) The City shall continue to coordinate with the Navy and the City of Jacksonville to
implement strategies that support reinvestment and revitalization of older
neighborhoods along the Mayport Road Corridor that provide low and moderate
income housing and which serve to assist housing needs of Naval Station Mayport
personnel.
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H. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
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Based on Section 163.177(3)(a), Florida Statutes, the Capital Improvements Element should be “designed
to consider the need for and the location of public facilities in order to encourage the efficient use of such
facilities.” For a five-year period, this element also must identify the investments needed to maintain and
upgrade existing public facilities and needed new facilities; set priorities; and identify the revenue sources
to pay for these investments. The City of Atlantic Beach adopts a Five-Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements as part of the City’s annual budgeting process. Section 163.177(3)(b), Florida Statutes,
allows modifications to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements to be accomplished by ordinance
and not considered an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
H. Capital Improvements Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Terms used within this element shall be as set forth within Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes or as defined
by applicable City of Atlantic Beach ordinances.
Goal H.1
The City shall provide public facilities, which are sufficient to enable the City to: 1) accommodate the
needs of present and future populations in a timely and cost- effective manner; 2) maximize the use of
existing facilities; and 3) maintain or enhance the City's services, physical environment and fiscal
integrity.
Objective H.1.1
Capital Improvements Planning
Capital projects needed to support development shall be evaluated annually, and when financially
feasible, shall become part of the five (5) year Schedule of Capital Improvements of the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) as set forth within Table H-6 and consistent with the annual adopted budget
for the City. Such updates to the CIP shall be completed in accordance with Section 163.177(3)(b), Florida
Statutes. included in the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan as part of the annual review and amendment
to this Capital Improvements Element.
Policy H.1.1.1 Capital improvements, which are determined to be necessary to implement the Goals,
Objectives and Policies of this Comprehensive Plan shall be given priority by the City. All
capital improvements having a cost of $250,000 or more shall be included in the City's
annual capital improvements budget along with an identified funding source.
Policy H.1.1.2 The City Manager, or designee, shall have the responsibility of preparing for consideration
by the City Commission a capital improvements budget and Capital Improvements
Element update (when required) after evaluating the population growth within the City,
the condition of City facilities, and the provisions of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy H.1.1.3 The City shall be guided by the following criteria in identifying and prioritizing capital
improvements both in the provision of new facilities and replacement or renewal of
existing facilities:
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(a) Improvements needed for the protection of public health and safety;
(b) Improvements that increase the utilization of existing City facilities, multiple use of
facilities or improved efficiency of facility operation;
(c) Improvements that address existing Level of Service deficiencies;
(d) Improvements necessary to meet the requirements of future development;
(e) Improvements that enhance and improve the City's built environment and aesthetic
character, economic stability, or environmental quality.
Policy H.1.1.4 The City supports coordination of capital improvement planning by all levels of government
as a means of providing services in an orderly, economical, and efficient manner.
Policy H.1.1.5 This Capital Improvements Element shall be reviewed annually and updated as necessary
to reflect revisions to the Capital Improvements Program in accordance with the annual
adopted budget, including any proportionate fair-share contributions.
Policy H.1.1.6 The City shall ensure the financial feasibility of all capital improvements included within
the adopted Capital Improvements Element.
Policy H.1.1.7 The City does not currently have any projects necessary to achieve the pollutant load
reductions attributable to the local government, as established in a basin management
action plan.
Objective H.1.2
Concurrency and Level of Service Standards
The City shall coordinate land use decisions and the issuance of development permits with the
implementation of the Capital Improvement Program so as to ensure that the Level of Service (LOS)
standards, as set forth within this Plan element, are fully met in accordance with Florida Statutes, and
other applicable rules and regulations. A Concurrency Management System (CMS) shall be maintained
that is consistent with and supports the Capital Improvements Program, and which is financially feasible
to provide necessary facilities to maintain adopted Level of Service standards and to serve new
development during the five-year Capital Improvement Program planning period. The Concurrency
Management System shall ensure that public facilities and services are available concurrent with the
impacts of new development.
Policy H.1.2.1 The City through its Concurrency Management System shall ensure that Level of Service
(LOS) Standards for sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water, parks and
recreation, and schools, and transportation facilities, including mass transit where
applicable, are maintained.
Policy H.1.2.2 Development permits, including permits issued for single-family and two-family residential
development upon existing Lots of Record, and those issued solely for alteration,
remodeling, reconstruction, or restoration of residential units provided that such permits
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do not authorize an increase in the number of dwelling units; and for nonresidential uses,
those permits that do not authorize an increase in the square feet of the development
shall be deemed no impact projects and shall not require a Concurrency Certificate. It
shall be the Applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate and certify this provision in
accordance with concurrency review procedures.
Policy H.1.2.3 Applications for development permits for projects, which are deemed to have no impact
upon public facilities and services, as defined by preceding Policy H.1.2.2, or to have a de
minimus impact as defined by State law, or which have acquired statutory or common law
vested rights, shall not require a Concurrency Certificate. It shall be the Applicant’s
responsibility to demonstrate and certify this provision in accordance with concurrency
review procedures.
Policy H.1.2.45 Development permits issued by the City, other than those as addressed by Policies H.1.2.2
and H.1.2.3, shall be accompanied by an approved Concurrency Certificate for that
specific project, certifying that the proposed project has passed mandated concurrency
tests. Capacity for all local development permits holding approved Concurrency
Certificates shall be reserved in the effected public facilities for the life of the approved
development permit but shall be released upon expiration of such development permit.
Policy H.1.2.56 The City shall implement a concurrency tracking and monitoring system, which shall:
(a) Analyze the impacts of a proposed development in relation to the available capacity
and Level of Service requirements contained within this Capital Improvements
Element; and
(b) Create an annual report that summarizes the available capacity of public facilities and
forecasts the future available capacity based upon best available data.
Note: Terms and abbreviations used within following policies H.1.2.7 through H.1.2.12 shall have the same
meaning as defined within the Public Schools Facilities Element of this Plan.
Policy H.1.2.67 The City shall ensure that future needs are addressed consistent with the adopted level
of service standards for public schools in accordance with the Public School Facilities
Element of this Plan.to ensure that the capacity of schools is sufficient to support
residential development order approvals at the adopted level of service (LOS) standards.
Policy H.1.2.8 The LOS standards shall be applied consistently by the City and by DCPS district-wide to all
schools of the same type.
Policy H.1.2.9 The uniform LOS standards for all public schools including magnets and all instructional
facility types, shall be 105% of the permanent Florida Inventory of School House (FISH)
capacity, plus portables, based on the utilization rate as established by the State
Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
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(a) The designated middle schools within CSA 5 shall be identified as backlogged facilities
and an interim level of standard within CSA 5 shall be 115% until January 1, 2018,
after which the uniform LOS standard shall apply.
(b) The implementation of long term concurrency management shall be monitored to
evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented improvements and strategies toward
improving the level of service standards for middle schools in CSA 5 over the 10-year
period.
(c) The City shall adopt the DCPS Long Range Capital Improvements Plan as the 10-year
long-term schedule of improvements for the purpose of correcting existing
deficiencies and setting priorities for addressing backlogged facilities within CSA 5.
The long-term schedule includes capital improvements and revenues sufficient to
meet the anticipated demands for backlogged facilities within the 10- year period.
The long-term schedule improves interim level of service standards for backlogged
facilities and ensures uniform LOS, as established in the preceding policies are
achieved by 2018. The long-term schedule will be updated by December 1st of each
year, in conjunction with the annual update to the DCPS Five-Year Capital Facilities
Plan and the City’s Capital Improvements Element.
(d) The City’s strategy in coordination with DCPS for correcting existing deficiencies and
addressing future needs includes:
1) Implementation of a financially feasible Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan to ensure
level of service standards are achieved and maintained;
2) Implementation of interim level of service standards within designated
concurrency service areas with identified backlogged facilities in conjunction with
a long-term (10-year) schedule of improvements to correct deficiencies and
improve level of service standards to the district-wide standards;
3) Identification of adequate sites for funded and planned schools; and
4) The expansion of revenues for school construction.
Policy H.1.2.10 The City hereby adopts by reference as part of this Element the 2018-2019 Five Year
District Facilities Work Program, and the Long Range Capital Improvements Plan as the
10-year long-term schedule of improvements program as adopted by Duval County Public
Schools, which sets forth a financially feasible public school capital facilities program that
demonstrates the adopted level-of-service standards will be achieved and maintained
and maintained by the end of the 5-year and the 10-year planning periods.
Policy H.1.2.11 By December of each year, the City, shall adopt the updated DCPS Five Year District
Facilities Work Program and the Long Range Capital Improvements Plan as the 10-year
long-term schedule of improvements program to the extent that it relates to school
capacity to ensure maintenance of a financially feasible capital improvements program
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and to ensure level of service standards will continue to be achieved and maintained
pursuant to Policy H.1.2.10 of this Element.
Policy H.1.2.12 If there is a consensus to amend the LOS, it shall be accomplished by the execution of an
amendment to this Interlocal Agreement by all Cities and DCPS and the adoption of
amendments to each local government’s Comprehensive Plan, following an advisory
review by the ILA Team and the Joint Planning Committee. The amended LOS shall not be
effective until all plan amendments are effective and the amended Interlocal Agreement
is fully executed. No level of service shall be amended without showing that the LOS is
financially feasible.
Policy H.1.2.13 In addition to the LOS for school concurrency established by the Duval County School
Board, the following Level of Service standards are adopted as the basis for the City's
issuance of development permits.
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1. Park, Recreation and Open Space Level of Service (LOS) Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 2030
TYPE OF FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
Playground (with equipment) 1 playground per 2,500 population
Baseball or Softball Field 1 field per 2,500 population
Soccer or Football Field 1 field per 5,000 population
Basketball Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Volleyball Court 1 court per 5,000 population
Tennis Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Running/Hiking Trail 1 trail per 10,000 population
Community Center 1 center per I0,000 population
Beach Accesses 1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space 5 acres per 1,000 population
Golf Course* (public or private) 1 18-hole course per 25,000 population
Regional Park/Open Space* 5 acres per 1,000 population
*Regional facilities are defined as those, which may not be located within the City of Atlantic Beach, but
are in such close proximity so as to directly serve the daily recreational needs of the residents of the City
of Atlantic Beach, such as Kathryn Abby Hanna Park and area golf courses.
Policy H.1.2.714 The City shall manage development approvals, land development regulations, and
infrastructure improvements not issue a development permit unless provision to
maintain or exceed the above standards for Park, Recreation and Open Space Levels of
Service is met or committed as set forth in the Recreation and Open Space
Elementfollowing Policy H.1.2.9.
Policy H.1.2.15 A development permit may be issued, if determined to be appropriate by the City, subject
to the condition that, at the time of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional
equivalent, the acreage for the necessary park, recreation or open space facilities are
dedicated or acquired by the local government, or funds in the amount of the developer’s
fair share are committed in accordance with the following and:
(a) The park, recreation or open space facilities are in place or under actual construction
not more than one year after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional
equivalent as provided in the adopted local government 5-year Schedule of Capital
Improvements; or
(b) At the time the development permit is issued, the necessary park, recreation or open
space facilities are mandated through a binding executed agreement which requires
the necessary facilities to be in place or under actual construction not more than one
year after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional equivalent; or
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(c) At the time the development permit is issued, the necessary park, recreation or
open space facilities are guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement,
pursuant to Section 163.3220, Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development
permit issued pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, to be in place or under actual
construction not more than one year after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or
its functional equivalent. [Section 163.3180(2)(b), Florida Statutes]
Table H-12. Sanitary Sewer Level of Service (LOS) Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 20430
Type of Service LOS Standard
Average sewage 94105 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) for
COAB system
105 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
Peak flow design capacity 120.5234 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) for
COAB system
164 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
Policy H.1.2.816 At the time of issuance of a development permit, there shall be in place an enforceable
development agreement that ensures, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
or its functional equivalent, the necessary facilities and services for sanitary sewer will be
available in accordance with Table H-1.
Table H-23. Solid Waste and Potable Water Level of Service Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 20430
Type of Service LOS Standard
Solid Waste 7.3 pounds pcpd
Potable Water 94105 gpcd for COAB system
Policy H.1.2.917 At the time of issuance of a development permit, there shall be in place an enforceable
development agreement that ensures, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or
its functional equivalent, the necessary facilities and services for solid waste and potable
water will be available in accordance with Table H-2. The use of onsite sewage treatment
and disposal systems approved by the Department of Health may be used to meet this
requirement.
Table H-34. Drainage Level of Service (LOS) Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 20430
Surface Water Quality Applicable local and State regulations shall pertain to maintaining
water quality, natural hydroperiods and flows. Ambient water
quality standards shall be maintained. Minimum criteria for surface
water quality shall meet the standards of F.A.C. 62-302.
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Wetland Stormwater Discharge Permits for Wetland stormwater discharge shall meet F.A.C. 40C-
42.0265.
Stormwater Discharge Facilities Permits for construction of new stormwater discharge facilities shall
meet F.A.C. 40C-42.022.
Closed conduits 5-year frequency, 24-hour duration; IDF curve Zone 5, FDOT
Drainage Manual, 2003.
Open channels 10-year frequency, 24 hour duration; IDF curve Zone 5, for
Roadside, Median, and Interceptor ditches or swales and 25-year
storm for Outfall ditches, FDOT Drainage Manual, 2003.
Level of Service Shall meet FDEP Stormwater Drainage Rule 40C-42.025 and
40C42.026 regarding retention of stormwater runoff.
Policy H.1.2.108 At the time of issuance of a development permit, there shall be in place an enforceable
development agreement that ensures, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or
its functional equivalent, that the necessary facilities and services for drainage and
stormwater treatment, the protection of natural hydrologic functions, particularly tidal
marsh systems will be in place.
5. Transportation Level of Service Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 2030
Roadway Classification LOS Standard
Freeways LOS “D”
Principal Arterial LOS “D”
Minor Arterial LOS “E”
Collector Street LOS “E”
Local Street LOS “E”
Constrained Facilities (if applicable)
Freeways Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Principal Arterial Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Minor Arterial Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Collector Street Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Local Street Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Backlogged Facilities (if applicable)
Freeways Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Principal Arterial Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Minor Arterial Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
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Collector Street Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Local Street Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Policy H.1.2.19 A development permit may be issued if determined to be appropriate by the City, subject
to the condition that the necessary transportation facilities are scheduled to be in place
or under actual construction not more than three (3) years after issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy or its functional equivalent as provided in the adopted local government
five-year Schedule of Capital Improvements. The Schedule of Capital Improvements may
recognize and include transportation projects included in the first three years of the
applicable, adopted Florida Department of Transportation five-year work program.
Policy H.1.2.20 An estimated date of commencement of actual construction and the estimated date of
project completion for transportation improvements necessary to satisfy concurrency
shall be included in the Capital Improvements Program for the City.
Policy H.1.2.21 A Comprehensive Plan amendment is required to eliminate, defer, or delay construction
of transportation improvements which are needed to maintain the adopted
Transportation Level of Service standard, and which are listed in the five (5) year
Schedule of Capital Improvements [Section 163.3177.3.(b)1, Florida Statutes], unless:
(a) At the time a development permit is issued, the necessary transportation facilities are
contained within a binding executed agreement that mandates the necessary
transportation facilities will be in place or under actual construction within three (3)
years after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional equivalent; or
(b) At the time a development permit is issued, the necessary transportation facilities are
guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement, pursuant to Section
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163.3220, Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development permit issued pursuant
to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, to be in place or under actual construction within
three (3) years after issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent.
[Section 163.3180(2)(c), Florida Statues]
Policy H.1.2.22 The City shall incorporate into its Land Development Regulations a Proportionate
FairShare Program for transportation concurrency.
Policy H.1.2.23 The City shall maintain records on de minimis impacts for transportation concurrency to
ensure that traffic volume remains under the 110% criteria pursuant to requirements of
the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), and this documentation shall be
provided to the DEO annually.
Policy H.1.2.24 The City shall establish and implement a process for assessing, receiving, and applying a
fair-share of the cost of providing transportation facilities necessary to serve a proposed
new development. Transportation facilities or improvements necessary to maintain
adopted LOS standards shall be included in a financially feasible five (5) year Schedule of
Capital Improvements. Any fair-share assessment shall have a reasonable relationship to
the transportation impact that is projected to be generated by the proposed new
development.
Objective H.1.3
Public Expenditures within the Coastal High Hazard Area
The City shall not make public expenditures that subsidize land development within the Coastal High
Hazard Area other than improvements as required to implement the Objectives and Policies identified
within the Coastal Management Element and the Infrastructure Element.
Policy H.1.3.1 The City shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies to ensure improvements as
appropriate and necessary to protect and re-nourish dunes and beach areas, and to
maintain or replace public facilities and provide improved recreational opportunities.
Objective H.1.4
Funding for Capital Improvements
The City shall manage its fiscal resources and establish through revisions to its Land Development
Regulations, as required by Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, equitable facility cost allocation and
concurrency requirements in a manner that ensures the City's capability to meet future capital
improvement needs, which are associated with continued development and redevelopment of the City.
Policy H.1.4.1 The City’s annual adopted budget, which identifies General Fund and other revenue sources
and all fund expenditures, and all governmental debt obligations, (as set forth within the
Debt Service Fund) is hereby identified as supporting data and analysis for this Capital
Improvements Element. The annual budget shall continue to contain a Capital
Improvement Program with a Schedule of Capital Improvements, adequate to, at a
minimum, maintain the adopted Levels of Service as set forth within this Plan element.
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Policy H.1.4.2 The City's annual budgeting process shall reflect immediate as well as long-term
implications of capital project expenditures in terms of trends and projections in the City's
fiscal condition, expressed public attitudes, Comprehensive Plan provisions, and
consistency with the plans of regional service agencies, the St. Johns River Water
Management District, and other entities with whom coordination of facility planning is
appropriate. Criteria for evaluating capital project expenditures shall include:
(a) The urgency of need based upon health, safety and welfare considerations of the
general public;
(b) The orderly scheduling to maximize funding availability; and
(c) Opportunities for coordinating expenditures so as to improve efficiency and
effectiveness of public services.
Policy H.1.4.3 The annual budget process shall include a review of two years of actual history, an estimate
for the current year, the proposed year, then the final approved budget for the following
fiscal year. The adopted capital expenditures budget shall be segregated both by program
area and by revenue fund type and shall identify existing and projected revenue sources
and funding mechanisms.
Policy H.1.4.4 The annual adopted budget shall continue to include a yearly Schedule of Capital Outlay
and also a Long Term Financial Plan, which shall be evaluated, reviewed and adjusted
during the budgeting process, as may be necessary, to correct existing deficiencies, or to
address emergency needs.
Policy H.1.4.5 The City shall review the Capital Improvements Element not less than once annually, and
funding for capital improvements shall be given priority as set forth with Table H-46,
Schedule of Capital Improvements, or as priorities may be established during the annual
budget review process.
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Table H-46. Schedule of Capital Improvements, 202418-19 through
203324-25
SCHEDULE OF CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENTS: 2019 through 2025
Project Description 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 TOTAL SOURCE
1. Parks and Roads
a. Beach walkover 120,000 120,000 120,000 360,000 1/2 Cent
b. Russel Park basketball court
improvements 80,000 80,000 1/2 Cent
c. Jordan Park basketball court
improvements 80,000 80,000 1/2 Cent
d. Bull Park tennis court
improvements 25,000 25,000 1/2 Cent
e. Russel Park playground 90,000 90,000 1/2 Cent
f. Russell Park tennis court
lighting 100,000 100,000 1/2 Cent
g. Howell Park bridges 100,000 100,000 1/2 Cent
h. Russell Park baseball field
lighting 65,000 65,000 65,000 195,000 1/2 Cent
i. Skateboard park
improvements 120,000 120,000 1/2 Cent
j. Raqettmball court
improvements 300,000 300,000 1/2 Cent
k. Bull Park tennis court lighting 60,000 60,000 1/2 Cent
l. Rose Park-playground set 60,000 60,000 1/2 Cent
m. Dutton Island - canal bridge 700,000 700,000 1/2 Cent
n. Jasmine Road pond
restoration 200,000 200,000 1/2 Cent
o. Tideview Park - walkways
restoration 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000 1/2 Cent
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p. Dutton fishing pier restoration
(north end) 125,000 125,000 1/2 Cent
q. Milling and paving City streets 320,000 320,000 320,000 320,000 320,000 1,600,000 1/2 Cent
r. New Public Works facilites 950,000 950,000 1/2 Cent
s. Tideviews Park-new picnic
shelters 120,000 120,000 1/2 Cent
t. Various sidewalks 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 625,000 1/2 Cent
u. City Hall-new roof 45,000 45,000 1/2 Cent
v. Donner Road-widen, curb,
gutter and sidewalks 800,000 800,000 1/2 Cent
w. Christmas for Mayport Rd.
and Atlantic Blvd. 30,000 30,000 1/2 Cent
x. Royal Palms - replace curbs
and gutters 500,000 500,000 1/2 Cent
y. Ditch cleaning contract along
Seminole RD. 100,000 75,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 325,000 GF
z. Public works - gas pumps and
software 30,000 30,000 1/2 Cent
2. Water Utility
a. Service line replacements to
include 200,000 200,000 400,000 UT
b. Well #2 & #3:Acid Cleaning
and videoing 120,000 120,000 UT
c. Replace services and valves 150,000 150,000 UT
d. Replace 2,200 LF of 4-inch AQ
WM with 8-inch PVC on Seat
Oats Drive 600,000 600,000 UT
e. WTP #2, Well #5 - Video
logging 35,000 35,000 UT
f. Add 8 flushing hydrants to the
system 15,000 15,000 UT
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g. Construct 2,500 LF of 6-inch
WM in Marsh Oaks 200,000 200,000 400,000 UT
h. Construct 100 LF of 6-inch PVC
WM to connect Kestner Road
and Paradise Court 39,000 39,000 UT
i. Coating wastewater tanks 480,000 480,000 UT
j. Mayport Road water services
and valves 384,000 384,000 UT
k. WTP #2 500,000 storage and
aeration 550,000 550,000 UT
l. Atlantic Blvd. water services
and valves 512,000 512,000 UT
m. Construct 250 LF of 8-inch
PVC WM to connect Cornell to
Ocean Gate 108,000 108,000 UT
n. Selva Marina drive water
services and valves - on what? 640,000 640,000 UT
o. Replace 2,400 LF of 4'inch AW
WM with 8'inch PVC WM on
Park Terrace 387,000 387,000 UT
p. WTP #4 - Decommission and
total reconstruction north of the
existing WTP #4 100,000 100,000 UT
q. WTP #4 - Include costs for
reconstruction costs 3,500,000 3,500,000 UT
r. Replace Services and valves 259,000 259,000 UT
s. Replace 4,300 LF of 8-inch AC
WM with 12-inch PVC WM on
East Plaza from Seminole Road
to Mayport Road
688,000 688,000 UT
t. Construct 1,200 LF of 12-inch
PVC WM on Mayport Road from
SR A1A to Courtyards Lane 288,000 288,000 UT
3. Sewer Utility
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a. Replacement of Clay Service
lines for Selva Marina, Oak
Harbor and Park Terrace and
services
200,000 200,000 200,000 600,000 UT
b. LS improvements 100,000 100,000 200,000 UT
c. Standardize electric generator
connections at LSs 75,000 75,000 150,000 UT
d. Replace cage drives in
clarifiers 225,000 225,000 UT
e. Gravity outfall back up 100,000 100,000 UT
f. Chlorination: replace gas feed
chlorinators 25,000 25,000 UT
g. SCADA upgrades by Data Flow
includes level sensors, new PLCs 250,000 250,000 UT
h. Septic to sewer 14 homes in
Marsh Oaks 450,000 450,000 UT
i. Catwalks 40,000 40,000 UT
j. Install odor control/screens
and pump replacements at
Buccaneer LS 400,000 400,000 UT
k. Construct a new reuse HSPS
based on increased storage
capacity 200,000 200,000 UT
l. Purchase a portable generator 50,000 50,000 UT
m. Replace 1,340 LF of 8-inch
effluent FM from LS Donner (LS
C) 173,000 173,000 UT
n. Extend sewer service into
Marsh Oaks 439,000 439,000 UT
o. Septic to Sewer 14 homes in
Marsh Oaks 600,000 600,000 UT
p. Construct chlorine/sulfur
dioxide building 100,000 100,000 UT
q. Relocate and improve WWTP
entrance 140,000 140,000 UT
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r. Replace pumps motors valves
and manifold piping at existing
Yard Pump Station 50,000 50,000 UT
s. Influent LS need a new deeper
wetwell or an additional
chamber next to the existing
wetwall
400,000 400,000 UT
t. Improve aeration tank include
a structural integrity study, new
drains and sand blasting 250,000 250,000 UT
u. Install second centrifuge 200,000 200,000 UT
v. Pre-treatment: replace
existing eccentric plug valves 40,000 40,000 UT
w. Chlorination: add motor
operators to the chlorine contact
chamber sluice gates (7 total) 90,000 90,000 UT
x. Blower Buildings: improve
ventilation at blower buildings 130,000 130,000 UT
y. Construct new operations
building 800,000 800,000 UT
z. Construct new equipment
vehicle building 700,000 700,000 UT
TOTALS 620,000 2,085,000 3,366,000 5,581,000 3,945,000 4,770,000 3,960,000 24,327,000
Funding Source
Gas Tax - Gas 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Half Cent Sales tax - 1/2 Cent 841,229 1,387,900 1,379,684 2,126,199 2,499,043 3,118,704 3,760,680
Sanitation Fund - SF 522,011 375,401 430,031 485,874 542,902 601,082 665,380
Water Sewer Utility Fund - UT 5,827,243 4,931,945 4,866,910 5,095,399 6,009,121 7,118,589 8,227,733
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project #TOTAL FUNDING SOURCEPOTABLE WATER ‐ PRODUCTIONWTP #1 ‐ Modernization ‐ Construction (Carryover) PU2110 992,000$ W992,000$ PU StaffWTP #2 ‐ Modernization ‐ Design & Eng (Carryover) AR2201 75,000$ W75,000$ PU StaffWTP #2 ‐ Modernization ‐ Additional Design Services as required 40,000$ W40,000$ PU StaffWTP #2 ‐ Modernization ‐ Construction 1,300,000$ W1,300,000$ PU StaffWTP #2 ‐ Chlorine Gas Conversion40,000$ W40,000$ PU StaffWTP #1 ‐ Hydropneumatic Tank (Carryover)100,000$ W100,000$ PU StaffWTP #1 ‐ 1,500 Gallon Diesel Tank for Generator80,000$ W80,000$ PU StaffWTP #1 ‐ GST Clean & Paint ‐ Inside & Out250,000$ W250,000$ PU StaffWTP #2 ‐ Eng Evaluation & Repair ‐ Building Foundation 100,000$ W100,000$ PU StaffWTP #2 ‐ Demo Elevated Storage Tank200,000$ W200,000$ PU StaffWTP #2 ‐ New GST950,000$ W950,000$ PU StaffWTP #2 ‐ Video Log & Insepct Well No. 3 & Well No. 5150,000$ W150,000$ PU StaffWTP #3 ‐ Modernization ‐ Dsn, Eng & Construction150,000$ W 900,000$ W1,050,000$ PU StaffWTP #3 ‐ New Well and Pump Construction850,000$ W850,000$ PU StaffPOTABLE WATER ‐ DISTRIBUTION5 Ton Dump Trailer ‐ 6X129,500$ W9,500$ PU StaffService Line & Valve Replacements (various)100,000$ W 100,000$ W 100,000$ W 100,000$ W 100,000$ W 100,000$ W 100,000$ W 100,000$ W 100,000$ W 100,000$ W 1,000,000$ PU StaffTie in JEA 20" WM to existing @Renault & Sherry Dr120,000$ W120,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateLarge Water Meter Replacement Program15,000$ W 15,000$ W 15,000$ W 15,000$ W 15,000$ W 15,000$ W 15,000$ W 15,000$ W 15,000$ W 15,000$ W 150,000$ PU StaffConstruct 110 LF of 12" PVC WM along Mayport Rd (Carryover) PU2101 200,000$ W200,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateCavalla ‐ Install New Long Side Service Connections east end of Cavalla270,000$ W270,000$ PU StaffReplace Water Services on Seminole Rd from Atlantic Bllvd to 5‐Way120,000$ W120,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateReplace Poly Water Services on Garden Lane & 300 Block of 20th St275,000$ W275,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateConstruct 250 LF of 12" PVC WM ‐ Mayport Rd @ A1A (Carryover) PU2101 197,100$ W197,100$ 2021 PW Model UpdateConstruct 1,800 LF of 12" PVC WM ‐ Sherry Dr Phase II ‐ Pioneer to NS Mayport (75% Reimb. DCIP) 1,400,000$ W1,400,000$ PU StaffConstruct 55 LF of 12" PVC WM ‐ Navy CDC West to Navy CDC East, Install 2 new hydrants135,000$ W135,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateConstruct 280 LF of 12" PVC WM ‐ 1089 Atlantic Blvd to 1075 Atlantic Blvd80,000$ W80,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateConstruct 470 LF of 12" PVC WM ‐ Atlantic Ct to Aquatic Dr144,000$ W144,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateConstruct 160 LF of 12" PVC WM ‐ Atlantic Blvd @ Aquatic Dr to Fire Hydrant @ Wells Fargo45,000$ W45,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateConstruct 1,080 LF of 12" PVC WM ‐ Atlantic Blvd @ Aquatic Dr to Pizza Hut , NE to existing WM 1,100,000$ W1,100,000$ 2021 PW Model UpdateConstruct 2,700 LF of 6" WM in Marsh Oaks plus services 220,000$ W 240,000$ W460,000$ Septic to Sewer ProgramReplace 6" AC WM with 12" PVC WM on Sailfish from Cavalla Rd, tie in to Atlantic Blvd (750 LF)170,000$ W170,000$ 2016 PW ModelReplace 4,200 LF of 6" PVC WM with 12" PVC WM on Dutton Island Rd ‐ Mayport Rd to Paradise Cir840,000$ W840,000$ 2016 PW ModelReplace 3,200 LF of 8" WM with 12" PVC WM Loop on Mayport Rd/A1A from Assisi A1A to Quad Ct 850,000$ W850,000$ 2016 PW ModelReplace 5,000 LF of 8" AC with 12" PVC ‐ SR A1A from Mayport Rd to Wonderwood Dr800,000$ W800,000$ 2014 PW MPReplace 4,000 LF of 8" CI/AC with 12" PVC ‐ Seminole Rd from Selva Marina Dr to Saturiba750,000$ W750,000$ 2014 PW MPReplace 3,500 LF of 8" PVC with 12" PVC ‐ Seminole Rd from Saturiba to Oceanwalk 700,000$ W700,000$ 2014 PW MPReplace 3,500 LF of 6" AC with 8" PVC ‐ Oak Harbor ‐ Year 1525,000$ W525,000$ 2014 PW MPReplace 3,500 LF of 6" AC with 8" PVC ‐ Oak Harbor ‐ Year 2 525,000$ W525,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPReplace 1,000 LF 10" CI (1955) with 12" PVC ‐ Seminole Rd ‐ Selva Marina Dr to 5‐Way 288,000$ W288,000$ 2014 PW MPReplace 4,000 LF of 6" AC WM with 12" PVC WM ‐ Selva Marina Dr from Saturiba to Seminole 800,000$ W800,000$ 2014 PW MPReplace 2,400 LF of 4" AC WM with 8" PVC WM ‐ Park Terrace E 420,000$ 420,000$ 2014 PW MPReplace 4,300 LF of 8" AC WM with 12" PVC WM ‐ Plaza from Seminole to Mayport Rd 850,000$ W 850,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPReplace 2,200 LF of 4" AC WM with 8" PVC ‐ Seat Oats Drive and services600,000$ W 600,000$ 2014 PW MPReplace 3,300 LF of 8" CI with 12" PVC ‐ Seminole Rd from 5‐Way to Atlantic Blvd750,000$ W750,000$ 2014 PW MPPublic Utilities Department ‐ 10 Year Schedule of Capital Improvements ‐ 2024 through 203320242030 2033Includes Projects Identified in the 2018 Stantec CIP, 2014 Potable Water MP, 2016 & 2021 Potable Water Model and 2021 Adaptation Plan2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2031 2032Adopted by Commission ‐09‐25‐23Page 1 of 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project #TOTAL FUNDING SOURCEPublic Utilities Department ‐ 10 Year Schedule of Capital Improvements ‐ 2024 through 203320242030 2033Includes Projects Identified in the 2018 Stantec CIP, 2014 Potable Water MP, 2016 & 2021 Potable Water Model and 2021 Adaptation Plan2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2031 2032Adopted by Commission ‐09‐25‐23WASTEWATER ‐ TREATMENTReplace Digester Catwalk (Carryover) PU2210 185,030$ S185,030$ PU StaffHydraulic Improvements (Carryover) AR2208 436,400$ S436,400$ PU StaffConstruct new headworks (includes design, eng & permitting)1,500,000$ S1,500,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPImprove aeration tank include a structural integrity study, new drains and sand blasting300,000$ S300,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPInstall second centrifuge350,000$ S350,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPPre‐treatment: replace existing eccentric plug valves65,000$ S65,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPInfluent wetwell replacement/expansion700,000$ S700,000$ PU StaffChlorination: add motor operators to the chlorine contact chamber sluice gates (7 total)100,000$ S100,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPInspect & Repaint Hydro Tanks40,000$ S40,000$ PU StaffReplace Decant Drive on Davco Tank30,000$ S30,000$ PU StaffRepurpose Polymer Building ‐ Locker room and office area 100,000$ S100,000$ PU StaffRehab Operations Building600,000$ S600,000$ PU StaffConstruct Hypochlorite Bldg300,000$ S300,000$ PU StaffOdor Control Assessment and Implementation40,000$ S 200,000$ S240,000$ PU StaffPhiladephia Mixer Replacement ‐ Anoxic Tank50,000$ S50,000$ PU StaffWWTF Yard Task Lighting85,000$ S85,000$ PU StaffKubota Tractor Replacement35,000$ S35,000$ PU StaffWASTEWATER ‐ COLLECTIONReplacement of Clay Service lines for Selva Marina, Oak Harbor and Park Terrace and services 200,000$ S 200,000$ S400,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPInfiltration & Inflow Control ‐ Assessment & Implementation 500,000$ S 250,000$ S 250,000$ S 250,000$ S 250,000$ S 250,000$ S 250,000$ S 250,000$ S 2,250,000$ PU StaffRetrofit High Priority LS Vulnerable to Flooding (AR2207 Carryover) ‐ Buccaneer LS AR2207 394,600$ S394,600$ Adaptation PlanRetrofit High Priority LS Vulnerable to Flooding ‐ Cavalla LS 400,000$ S400,000$ Adaptation PlanRetrofit High Priority LS Vulnerable to Flooding ‐ TBD500,000$ S 700,000$ S1,200,000$ Adaptation PlanRetrofit 18 Medium Priority LS Vulnerable to Flooding300,000$ S300,000$ Adaptation PlanLS Wetwell and Suction Pipes Repair50,000$ S50,000$ PU StaffReplace 2,400 LF of 8" effluent FM from Selva Marina LS (LS D)` 480,000$ S480,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPReplace 4,330 LF of 8" effluent FM from Cavalla LS (LS F)850,000$ S 850,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPReplace 5,490 LF of 8" effluent FM from Mayport Landing LS1,200,000$ S1,200,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPReplace 2,270 LF of 6" effluent FM from Mimosa Cove LS500,000$ S500,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPSeptic to Sewer 14 homes in Marsh Oaks (Begonia, Tulip)375,000$ S375,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPSeptic to Sewer Remainder of Marsh Oaks (W Plaza, Carnation, Gladiola & Lilly)375,000$ S375,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPInstall screens/comminutor and pump replacements at Buccaneer LS750,000$ S750,000$ 2018 Stantec CIPSewer Collection System Master Plan Update175,000$ S175,000$ PU Staff20 St Lift Station ‐ New Generator (HMGP ‐ 75% Reimbursement) 95,000$ S95,000$ PU Staff20 St Lift Station ‐ Bulkhead & Access Road Reconstruction 250,000$ S250,000$ PU StaffSB 64 Compliance ‐ Design & Construction of Alternate Effluent Disposal*1,000,000$ S 18,000,000$ S 12,000,000$ S 5,000,000$ S 36,000,000$ PU StaffSB 64 Compliance ‐ Design & Construction of Reclaimed Water Sytem Expansion*750,000$ 7,500,000$ S 7,500,000$ S15,750,000$ PU Staff* BPJ, assumes no changes in regluatory requirements7,504,630$ 7,235,000$ 5,130,000$ 5,699,000$ 11,430,000$ 27,465,000$ 14,803,000$ 6,215,000$ 1,815,000$ 365,000$ 87,661,630$ ‐ Linked to PW CIP ProjectWater Utility Fund ‐ W4,348,600$ 4,400,000$ 1,655,000$ 3,884,000$ 1,480,000$ 815,000$ 1,953,000$ 965,000$ 715,000$ 115,000$ 20,330,600$ Sewer Utility Fund = S3,156,030$ 2,835,000$ 3,475,000$ 1,065,000$ 9,950,000$ 26,230,000$ 12,850,000$ 5,250,000$ 1,100,000$ 250,000$ 66,161,030$ Page 2 of 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project #TOTALPARKS & BEACH ACCESSESPark Maintenance & MiscellaneousLandscaping ‐ Beach Accesses10,000$ GF10,000$ PW StaffLandscaping ‐ General6,000$ GF6,000$ PW StaffLandscaping ‐ Parks7,000$ GF7,000$ PW StaffGarage Shed w/ Concrete Floor at PW Yard20,000$ GF20,000$ PW Staff4X4 Landscape Truck ‐ Replaces 2003 F‐45040,000$ GF40,000$ PW StaffKubota Tractor (25% from PU Sewer Fund)46,000$ GF46,000$ PW StaffBeach Accesses‐$ Reconstruct 16th St Walkover600,000$ CPF600,000$ PW StaffDune Walkover Maintenance & Repair (various)222,180$ CPF 222,180$ 2030 Parks MPNew Walkovers, Locations TBD140,000$ BJP 140,000$ BJP 140,000$ BJP 140,000$ BJP 560,000$ PW StaffLandscaping Improvements (Various)25,000$ BJP 25,000$ BJP 50,000$ 2030 Parks MPRemove Landscaping that Hides Public Property10,000$ GF10,000$ 2030 Parks MPAquatic Dog Park‐$ Littoral Planting5,000$ GF5,000$ 2030 Parks MPBulkhead in Pond50,000$ BJP50,000$ 2030 Parks MPFountain Replacement (carryover)5,200$ GF5,200$ 2030 Parks MPMural on western edge of park10,000$ BJP10,000$ 2030 Parks MPWalking Trail & Obstacle Course‐$ 2030 Parks MPBull Park‐$ East Coast, Ocean & 7th Safety Improvements25,000$ BJP25,000$ 2030 Parks MP7th ‐ Relocate Curb for On‐Street Parking Improvements100,000$ BJP100,000$ 2030 Parks MPRemove Berms, bike racks, etc.5,000$ GF5,000$ 2030 Parks MPTennis Court Rehab100,000$ BJP100,000$ PW StaffDonner Park‐$ LED Lighting @ Baseball Field25,000$ BJP25,000$ PW StaffSplash Pad (carryover)607,500$ CPF607,500$ 2030 Parks MPBike Safety Course85,000$ BJP85,000$ 2030 Parks MPPath Along Perimeter100,000$ BJP100,000$ 2030 Parks MPImprove Dudley St Entrance15,000$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPBike Repair Station3,500$ GF3,500$ PW Staff8X10 Shed for Baker Center15,000$ GF15,000$ 2030 Parks MPPickleball Court Expansion90,000$ GF90,000$ Commission PriorityMisc. ‐ Bottle Station, Murals, Landscaping10,000$ BJP10,000$ 2030 Parks MPDutton Island‐$ N Fishing Pier Rehab ‐ Deck & Rail Replacement200,000$ CPF200,000$ PW StaffDutton Island Rd Drainage Improvements (FY23 Carryover) AR2212 70,000$ SW70,000$ PW StaffBat Boxes3,000$ GF3,000$ 2030 Parks MPOverlook Seating & Shade5,000$ BJP5,000$ 2030 Parks MPReplace/Rehab Causeway Bridge700,000$ BJP700,000$ PW StaffDead Tree Removal20,000$ GF 20,000$ GF 20,000$ GF60,000$ PW StaffTrailhead Wayfinding15,000$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPImprove/Add Interpretive Signage along Trails20,000$ BJP20,000$ 2030 Parks MPBike Racks @ Entrance & Fishing Piers2,000$ BJP2,000$ 2030 Parks MPRecycle Bins, Butt & Fishing Line Receptacles1,500$ GF1,500$ 2030 Parks MPDog Friendly Amenities ‐ waste bags, fountain, etc.3,500$ BJP3,500$ 2030 Parks MPTrash Bins @ Trail Entrances2,500$ BJP2,500$ 2030 Parks MPInstall Trail/Surface Edging20,000$ BJP20,000$ 2030 Parks MPStabilize Trail Surface in Wet Areas15,000$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPRestroom Skylights4,000$ BJP4,000$ 2030 Parks MPFairways Villa Park‐$ Sign & Entrance Feature3,000$ BJP3,000$ 2030 Parks MPXeriscaping10,000$ BJP10,000$ 2030 Parks MPHowell Park‐$ Public Works Department ‐ 10 Year Schedule of Capital Improvements ‐ 2024 through 2033Includes Projects Identified in the 2018 SWMP, 2030 Parks MP, 2021 Connectivity Plan & 2021 Adaptation Plan2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 203320322031Draft ‐09‐14‐23 Page 1 of 4
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project #TOTALPublic Works Department ‐ 10 Year Schedule of Capital Improvements ‐ 2024 through 2033Includes Projects Identified in the 2018 SWMP, 2030 Parks MP, 2021 Connectivity Plan & 2021 Adaptation Plan2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 203320322031Draft ‐09‐14‐23Turtle Pond Bridge Replacement 30,000$ BJP30,000$ PW StaffLift Station Landscaping1,000$ GF1,000$ 2030 Parks MPADA Parking Space @ Palm Ave5,000$ GF5,000$ 2030 Parks MPCreek Restoration Pilot Project (FY23 Carryover) AR2211 50,000$ SW50,000$ PW StaffUpdate Educational Signage2,500$ BJP2,500$ 2030 Parks MPInstall Gazebo for Special Events15,000$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPWayfinding Signage3,000$ BJP3,000$ 2030 Parks MPPervious Pavement ‐ Russell Park to Bull Park10,000$ BJP10,000$ 2030 Parks MPJohansen Park‐$ Refurbish Memorial Planter4,000$ BJP4,000$ 2030 Parks MPPublic Art @ South End20,000$ BJP20,000$ 2030 Parks MPEntrance Sign ‐ Saturiba Dr2,000$ BJP2,000$ 2030 Parks MPSignage & Path Park Terrace East Entrance5,000$ BJP5,000$ 2030 Parks MP3,000' Pervious Trail along Drainage Swale120,000$ BJP120,000$ 2030 Parks MPNew Bridges12,000$ BJP12,000$ PW StaffWayfinding & Educational Signage10,000$ BJP10,000$ 2030 Parks MPDog Waste Bag Stations2,000$ BJP2,000$ 2030 Parks MPPicnic Tables/Benches, Trash Cans7,000$ BJP7,000$ 2030 Parks MPButterfly Garden30,000$ BJP30,000$ 2030 Parks MPNative Plant Planting7,500$ BJP 7,500$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPEducational Signage for Trees/Plants8,000$ BJP8,000$ 2030 Parks MPBat Boxes1,000$ BJP1,000$ 2030 Parks MPBike Racks ‐ Seminole Rd1,800$ GF1,800$ 2030 Parks MPJordan Park‐$ Angled parking on N. Side of Park30,000$ BJP30,000$ 2030 Parks MPParallel Parking along Jordan St60,000$ BJP60,000$ 2030 Parks MPInstall/Improve Lighting100,000$ BJP100,000$ 2030 Parks MPWalking Path along Perimeter150,000$ BJP150,000$ 2030 Parks MPStage for Events50,000$ BJP50,000$ Commission PriorityMultiuse Path through Park50,000$ BJP50,000$ 2030 Parks MPExercise Equipment30,000$ BJP30,000$ 2030 Parks MPBike Racks3,000$ BJP3,000$ 2030 Parks MPJordan St Entrance Enhancements15,000$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPMarvin Gardens‐$ Signage, Fencing, etc.5,000$ BJP5,000$ 2030 Parks MPUpgrade Play Equipment30,000$ BJP30,000$ 2030 Parks MPRiverbranch Preserve‐$ Educational Signage @ W. 6th St6,000$ BJP6,000$ 2030 Parks MPUpdate Kayak Route Signage5,000$ BJP5,000$ 2030 Parks MPRose Park‐$ Benches2,000$ GF2,000$ PW StaffPlayground Equipment60,000$ BJP60,000$ PW StaffField Lighting (If neighbors not opposed)70,000$ BJP70,000$ PW StaffBat Boxes1,000$ BJP1,000$ 2030 Parks MPDog Washing Station1,000$ GF1,000$ 2030 Parks MPPublic Art20,000$ BJP20,000$ 2030 Parks MPRussell Park‐$ Refurbish Skateboard Park (Minor followed by Major)120,000$ BJP120,000$ PW StaffRepurpose One Raquetball Court & Exercise Equipment (Carryover)100,000$ BJP100,000$ 2030 Parks MPNew Baseball Field Lighting (3 fields)65,000$ BJP 65,000$ BJP130,000$ PW StaffInstall Community Garden15,000$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPNew Play Set180,000$ BJP180,000$ PW StaffRain Gardens & Bioswale along Ditch45,000$ BJP45,000$ 2030 Parks MPWiden Sidewalks along Plaza to 8'50,000$ BJP50,000$ 2030 Parks MPBike Repair Station3,500$ GF3,500$ 2030 Parks MP Page 2 of 4
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project #TOTALPublic Works Department ‐ 10 Year Schedule of Capital Improvements ‐ 2024 through 2033Includes Projects Identified in the 2018 SWMP, 2030 Parks MP, 2021 Connectivity Plan & 2021 Adaptation Plan2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 203320322031Draft ‐09‐14‐23Low‐Light, Low‐Level Lighting along Paths90,000$ BJP90,000$ 2030 Parks MPTideviews Park‐$ New Decking & Handrail Sunset Pier200,000$ CPF200,000$ PW StaffBat Boxes3,000$ BJP3,000$ 2030 Parks MPWalkway Restoration10,000$ CPF 10,000$ BJP 10,000$ BJP 10,000$ BJP 10,000$ BJP 10,000$ BJP 200,000$ BJP260,000$ PW StaffKayak Launch Replacement40,000$ BJP40,000$ PW StaffSignage at Kayak Launches Showing Trails10,000$ BJP10,000$ 2030 Parks MPConnection to Atlantic Blvd15,000$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPBike Racks3,000$ GF3,000$ 2030 Parks MPSeating/Shade at Each Entrance30,000$ BJP30,000$ 2030 Parks MPPervious Walking Path around Pond50,000$ BJP50,000$ 2030 Parks MPWayfinding Signage @ Trailheads10,000$ BJP10,000$ 2030 Parks MPAdd/Maintain Interpretive Signage5,000$ BJP5,000$ 2030 Parks MPFishing Line Recycling Bin1,500$ BJP1,500$ 2030 Parks MPEntrance Sign on Camelia St2,000$ BJP2,000$ 2030 Parks MPADA Access to Sunset Pier15,000$ BJP15,000$ 2030 Parks MPPath from Camelia to Drainage Pond Path30,000$ BJP30,000$ 2030 Parks MPVeteran's Park‐$ Wrap Electrical Box w/ US Flag or Similar3,000$ GF3,000$ 2030 Parks MPShade Trees for Visitors5,000$ TF5,000$ 2030 Parks MPGrade Lawn to Slope ‐ Emulate Stadium50,000$ BJP50,000$ 2030 Parks MPBushes/Fencing around Substation3,000$ GF3,000$ 2030 Parks MPSignage for Parking Areas5,000$ BJP5,000$ 2030 Parks MPPavillion & Grill30,000$ BJP30,000$ 2030 Parks MPInterpretive Signage about Park5,000$ BJP5,000$ 2030 Parks MPBike Racks @ Entrance3,000$ BJP3,000$ 2030 Parks MPPark Signs @ Mayport Rd Entrance2,000$ BJP2,000$ 2030 Parks MPWaters Park ‐$ Turf Block Parking50,000$ GF 50,000$ GF 100,000$ 2030 Parks MPROADS & STREETS‐$ Street Maintenance ‐ Milling and Paving 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 550,000$ CPF 5,500,000$ PW StaffSidewalks ‐ Throughout City as needed125,000$ CPF 125,000$ BJP 125,000$ BJP 125,000$ BJP 125,000$ BJP 125,000$ BJP 125,000$ BJP 125,000$ GF 125,000$ GF 125,000$ GF 1,250,000$ PW StaffLevy Road ‐ Multiuse Path ($609,000 carryover) PW2308 609,000$ CPF609,000$ PW StaffTwo New Beach Showers10,000$ GF10,000$ PW StaffROW Parking Pads w/ Turfblock50,000$ GF50,000$ PW StaffThermoplastic Crosswalks ‐ Throughout City50,000$ GF50,000$ PW StaffLandscape Replacement ‐ Atlantic Blvd & Mayport Rd15,000$ GF15,000$ PW StaffLandscape Replacement ‐ Police Department5,000$ GF5,000$ PW StaffLandscape Replacement ‐ Atlantic Blvd Median17,000$ GF17,000$ PW StaffLandscaping ‐ General7,000$ GF7,000$ PW StaffRoyal Palms ‐ Replace broken curbs and gutters throughout500,000$ BJP 500,000$ BJP1,000,000$ PW Staff‐$ CONNECTIVITY PLAN‐$ Sturdivant ‐ Seminole to East Coast ‐ 8' Multiuse Path + Bike 550,000$ CPF550,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanSandpiper ‐ 5' Path90,000$ BJP90,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanDutton Island Rd ‐ Francis to Mayport ‐ 8' Multiuse Path90,000$ BJP90,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanDutton Island Rd ‐ Mayport to George ‐ 8' Multiuse Path + 5' Sidewalk (COJ Side)216,000$ CPF216,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanDutton Island Rd ‐ George St to Main St ‐ 8' Multiuse Path272,000$ BJP272,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanSailfish Dr ‐ 8' Multiuse Path330,000$ CPF330,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanW Plaza ‐ North Side ‐ 8' Multiuse Path32,000$ BJP32,000$ 2021 Connectivity Plan1st St W ‐ Tide Views to Veterans Park ‐ Sharrow400$ BJP400$ 2021 Connectivity PlanOrchid St ‐ Rose to Tide View ‐ 6' Path216,000$ CPF216,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanSeminole Rd ‐ Missing Link 8' Multiuse Path ‐ Saturiba to Garden Ln (1,900 LF)430,000$ CPF430,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanSeminole Rd ‐ Missing Link 8' Multiuse Path ‐ 17th St to Saturiba (1,100 LF)250,000$ CPF250,000$ 2021 Connectivity PlanSeaspray ‐ Sailfish to AB Elementary ‐ 8' Multiuse Path330,000$ CPF 330,000$ 2021 Connectivity Plan Page 3 of 4
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project #TOTALPublic Works Department ‐ 10 Year Schedule of Capital Improvements ‐ 2024 through 2033Includes Projects Identified in the 2018 SWMP, 2030 Parks MP, 2021 Connectivity Plan & 2021 Adaptation Plan2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 203320322031Draft ‐09‐14‐23‐$ BUILDING MAINTENANCE & PW ADMINISTRATION‐$ New A/C Units ‐ Locations TBD15,000$ GF15,000$ PW StaffPublic Works Building Rehabilitation ‐ (carryover + $550K from Water & Sewer) 1,500,000$ CPF1,500,000$ PW StaffPW Building ‐ Replace all 8 Bay Doors (100% HLMP Grant Funded) 194,000$ GF194,000$ PW StaffCity Hall ‐ Solar Panels75,000$ GF75,000$ PW StaffAdele Grage ‐ Outside Rehab10,000$ BJP10,000$ PW StaffGail Baker Center ‐ Expansion250,000$ CPF250,000$ PW StaffSTORMWATER MANAGEMENT‐$ Aquatic Gardens ‐ Phase I (carryover + new $500,000 state appropriation) 2,600,000$ SW2,600,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Easements5,000$ SW 5,000$ SW 5,000$ SW 5,000$ SW 5,000$ SW 5,000$ SW 5,000$ SW 5,000$ SW 40,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Aquatic Gardens ‐ Cutlass Box Culvert/ Ditch Imp. Design (90% HMGP) 82,000$ SW SW82,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Aquatic Gardens ‐ Cutlass Box Culvert/ Ditch Imp. Construction (90% HMGP + $1.0M Leg. Approp.) SW 2,500,000$ SW2,500,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Aquatic Gardens ‐ Phase III ‐ Ditch Widening Design & Construction1,500,000$ CPF 1,500,000$ CPF 2,500,000$ BJP 2,500,000$ BJP8,000,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Sherman Creek Culvert Replacement ‐ Seminole, Plaza, & 11th St1,200,000$ SW1,200,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Howell Park & Sherman Creek ‐ Dredging for Flow Restoration1,000,000$ CPF 1,000,000$ CPF2,000,000$ SWMP ‐ 20189th/10th/11th/12th Streets ‐ Phase I1,100,000$ SW1,100,000$ SWMP ‐ 20181st, 2nd & 3rd St ‐ Drainage System & Roadway Rehab2,000,000$ CPF2,000,000$ PW StaffAhern St ‐ Drainage System & Roadway Rehab$500,000 CPF500,000$ PW StaffPW Yard ‐ 4 Door Bay Garage Building240,000$ BJP240,000$ PW StaffRoyal Palm CIP Storm Sewer Lining (carryover)40,000$ SW40,000$ PW StaffBaffle Boxes on Levy & Saturiba125,000$ SW125,000$ PW StaffDutton Island Drainage Improvements (carryover)70,000$ SW70,000$ PW StaffNew Fountain at w. 4th St Pond6,200$ SW6,200$ PW StaffWest Side Ditch Cleaning75,000$ SW75,000$ PW StaffAnnual Drainage Ditch Maintenance Bid200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 200,000$ SW 2,000,000$ PW StaffSherman Creek Drainage Ditch Maintenance Bid200,000$ SW200,000$ PW Staff4th & 5th St ‐ Drainage System & Roadway Rehab1,000,000$ SW1,000,000$ PW Staff6th, 7th & 8th St ‐ Drainage System & Roadway Rehab1,000,000$ SW 500,000$ BJP1,500,000$ PW StaffPlaza East Coast to 5‐Way) ‐ Drainage System, Curb & Roadway Rehab1,000,000$ BJP1,000,000$ PW Staff9th/10th/11th/12th Streets ‐ Phase II1,200,000$ SW 1,200,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Johansen Park ‐ Culvert Replacement450,000$ BJP450,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Stanley Rd Area ‐ Enlarge Existing Storm Sewer (90% HMGP Funded) 103,000$ SW 650,000$ BJP753,000$ SWMP ‐ 2018Mary St & Stewart St ‐ Improvements (75% HMGP Funded) 371,400$ SW371,400$ SWMP ‐ 2018ADAPTATION & RESILIENCY‐$ Critical Public Facilities ‐ High Exposure Evaluation & Improvements80,000$ CPF 50,000$ GF 50,000$ GF180,000$ Adapation Plan ‐ 2021Critical Public Facilities ‐ Medium Exposure Evaluation25,000$ GF25,000$ Adapation Plan ‐ 2021Critical Public Facilities ‐ Medium Exposure Improvements20,000$ GF 20,000$ GF 20,000$ GF 20,000$ GF80,000$ Adapation Plan ‐ 202150‐Year Drainage Plan ‐ Evaluate Major Drainageways & Projects100,000$ GF100,000$ Adapation Plan ‐ 202125‐Yr Plan for SLR Protection ‐ West of Mayport Rd100,000$ GF100,000$ Adapation Plan ‐ 2021Vulnerable Roadway Segments ‐ Protect from SLR1,000,000$ GF 1,000,000$ GF 1,500,000$ SW 1,500,000$ BJP 2,000,000$ SW 7,000,000$ Adapation Plan ‐ 20218,781,780$ 7,692,000$ 8,060,500$ 7,371,400$ 6,478,500$ 6,460,000$ 5,270,000$ 4,460,000$ 1,065,000$ 875,000$ 56,514,180$ ‐ Linked to PU CIP ProjectGeneral Fund ‐ GF620,500$ 278,000$ 165,000$ 1,070,000$ 1,020,000$ 40,000$ ‐$ 175,000$ 175,000$ 125,000$ 3,668,500$ Half Cent Sales tax ‐ BJP260,000$ 2,179,000$ 2,769,500$ 1,696,400$ 1,487,500$ 2,735,000$ 4,515,000$ ‐$ 140,000$ ‐$ 15,782,400$ Capital Project Fund ‐ CPF4,023,680$ 2,530,000$ 2,596,000$ 2,300,000$ 3,766,000$ 1,980,000$ 550,000$ 880,000$ 550,000$ 550,000$ 19,725,680$ Sanitation Fund ‐ SF‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ Tree Fund ‐ TF5,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 5,000$ Stormwater Utility Fund ‐ SW3,872,600$ 2,705,000$ 2,530,000$ 2,305,000$ 205,000$ 1,705,000$ 205,000$ 3,405,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 17,332,600$ Page 4 of 4
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I. PUBLIC SCHOOL
FACILITIES ELEMENT
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE & MUNICIPALITIES SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROGRAM
(Where appropriate to the context, references herein to “the City” shall mean the City of Atlantic Beach,
whereas references to the Cities shall mean all Duval County local governments or the City of
Jacksonville as expressed by the specific responsibility or reference.)
I. PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS
GOAL I.1: COORDINATE AND MAINTAIN HIGH QUAILITY EDUCUATION I - 3
OBJECTIVE I.1.1 COORDINATION AND CONSISTENCY I - 3
GOAL I.2: PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY SITING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION I - 4
OBJECTIVE I.2.1 PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES AND AVIALABILITY I - 4
OBJECTIVE I.2.2 ENHANCE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DESIGN I - 7
OBJECTIVE I.2.3 COORDINATE LAND USE AND SCHOOL CAPACITY I - 8
GOAL I.3: IMPLEMENT SCHOOL CONCURRENCY I - 8
OBJECTIVE I.3.1 AMENDING ADOPTED LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS I - 9
OBJECTIVE I.3.2 SCHOOL CONCURRENCY SERVICE AREAS I - 10
OBJECTIVE I.3.3 PROCESS FOR SCHOOL CONCURRENCY IMPEMENTATION I - 11
OBJECTIVE I.3.4 PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATIONS I - 13
OBJECTIVE I.3.5 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING I - 14
DEFINITIONS I - 15
MAPS
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS I - 19
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS I - 20
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS I - 21
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS ANCILLARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES I - 22
PLANNED LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC SCHOOLS I - 23
I. Public Schools Facilities Element Goals, Objectives and Policies
Goal I.1
COORDINATE AND MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION
The City shall collaborate and coordinate with the Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), the City of
Jacksonville and the other Duval County municipalities to ensure that the public school system offers a
high quality educational environment, provides accessibility for all its students, and ensures adequate
school capacity to accommodate existing and future population.
Objective I. 1.1
Coordination and Consistency
The City shall establish coordination review procedures to ensure consistency of its Comprehensive Plan
with the plans of the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other municipalities.
Policy I.1.1.1 It is the intent of this element that the policies included herein shall be applied to the City,
unless specifically noted or where clearly not applicable to the City of Atlantic Beach.
Policy I.1.1.2 Staff shall meet in joint workshop sessions with staff from DCPS, the City of Jacksonville
and the other municipalities on an as needed basis, but at a minimum of twice per year,
to provide opportunities to discuss issues of mutual concern.
Policy I.1.1.3 The City shall meet with the DCPS and the legislative bodies of the City of Jacksonville and
the other municipalities on an annual basis in a joint workshop or meeting session to
discuss issues regarding coordination of land use and school facilities planning, including
population and student growth, development trends, school sitings, school needs, school
concurrency, co-location and joint- use opportunities, and ancillary infrastructure
improvements needed to support and ensure safe student access.
Policy I.1.1.4 The City shall coordinate and base its plans upon consistent projections of the amount,
type, and distribution of population growth and student enrollment which are consistent
with those of the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other municipalities. The Interlocal
Agreement shall establish the methodology to be used to determine school enrollment
projections to be used in preparing the DCPS Five-Year Capital Plan, and the methodology
to be used to determine school enrollment and capacity to be used in concurrency testing.
At a minimum, the methodology shall include consideration of both students anticipated
from projected new housing stock and enrollment projected to occur from existing
housing stock, and that each of these components of projected student enrollment be set
out for each Concurrency Service Area by type of school, or a functional equivalent. To
ensure that the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and the Concurrency Management
System are financially feasible, the City of Jacksonville shall confirm that the student
enrollment projections from new housing stock in each Concurrency Service Area are
consistent with the population projections for that Concurrency Service Area. The City will
annually revise its Five-year population projections and update information and provide
those revised projections and information to the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the
other municipalities in order that DCPS annually update its school enrollment projections.
Policy I.1.1.5 At the time of adoption of the Public School Facilities Element (PSFE), the City shall
coordinate and share data with DCPS including an inventory of reserved capacity that
existed prior to the effective date of the City’ School Concurrency Ordinance, approval
and a projection of the number of these residential units that are anticipated to receive
certification of occupancy approval in the next five years, and the identification of any
development orders issued which contained a requirement for the provision of a school
site as a condition of the development approval.
Policy I.1.1.6 On an ongoing basis, the City will provide the DCPS with data, including information
regarding the type, number, and location of residential units which have received zoning
approval, site plan approval, a building permit, or a Certificate of Occupancy and a draft
Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) with the final version of the CIP to be submitted by the
City to the DCPS after official adoption. Information regarding the conversion or
redevelopment of housing or other structures into residential units that are likely to
generate new students shall be provided.
Policy I.1.1.7 By December of each year, the City shall consider for adoption the DCPS Five-Year Capital
Facilities Plan to the extent that it relates to school capacity to ensure maintenance of a
financially feasible capital improvements program and to ensure level of service
standards will be achieved and maintained by the end of the 5-year planning period. If
the City determines that the DCPS Five Year Capital Facilities Plan is not financially
feasible, then the City shall notify the DCPS that the Five Year Capital Facilities Plan is not
financially feasible, and request that DCPS modify the Five Year Capital Facilities Plan to
make it financially feasible.
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Goal I.2
PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY SITING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION
It is the goal of the City to maintain and enhance joint planning processes and procedures for
coordination with the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other municipalities of public education
facilities for planning and decision-making regarding population projections, public school siting, and
the development of public education facilities concurrent with the residential development and other
services.
Objective I.2.1
Public School Facility and Availability
The City shall coordinate with DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other municipalities to establish a
process of coordination and collaboration between the Cities and the DCPS in the planning, siting and
construction of educational facilities, so that timing is proper and the site location is compatible with the
surrounding area, concurrent with necessary service and infrastructure, and consistent with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy I.2.1.1 The City will coordinate with the DCPS to assure that proposed public school facility sites
in the County are consistent with the applicable land use categories and policies of the
applicable Comprehensive Plan. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, each City will consider each
site, within its boundaries, as it relates to environmental, health, safety, and welfare
concerns, as well as the effects on adjacent property.
Policy I.2.1.2 The City will coordinate with the DCPS for the selection of future school sites within the
County as to aspects related to:
(a) Acquisition of school sites which: (i) allow for future expansions to accommodate
future enrollment, in accordance with the adopted level of service (LOS) standards
and other facility needs; (ii) coordinate with the City’s development and
redevelopment objectives; and (iii) are deemed beneficial for joint uses, as identified
by the DCPS and the City, to the extent feasible; and
(b) Coordination of the location, phasing, and development of future school sites to
ensure that site development occurs in conjunction with the provision of required
infrastructure to serve the school facility.
Policy I.2.1.3 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS in the school site selection process to encourage
the location of new schools within areas designated for development on the Future Land
Use Map.
Policy I.2.1.4 At the request of the DCPS, the City will assist the DCPS and the JPC in reviewing and
recommending potential sites for new schools, proposed school closures, and significant
school expansion projects, and making recommendations to the Superintendent.
Policy I.2.1.5 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to establish a procedure for timely review of
development for new public school facilities.
Policy I.2.1.6 Public schools shall be located so as to provide direct access to collector or arterial
roadway system, where feasible.
Policy I.2.1.7 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to evaluate and seek to locate potential sites
where the co-location of public facilities, such as parks, libraries, and community centers,
with schools can be accomplished.
Policy I.2.1.8 Schools are an allowable land use in all future land use categories, except for heavy
industrial and conservation, subject to the following criteria:
1) Whether the area contains or will contain a student population density sufficient
to support the school;
2) Whether the school in that location would be consistent with sound facility
planning, including consideration of overall cost and design;
3) Whether the school site is of sufficient size to accommodate the required parking
and circulation of vehicles;
4) Whether anticipated unacceptable impacts to the environment and significant
environmental constraints would preclude a school on the site;
5) Whether development of the school would result in unacceptable impacts on
archeological or historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places or
designated by the City as locally significant;
6) Whether the location of site is located within the area of velocity flood zone or
floodway, as delineated on pertinent maps identified or referenced in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan or Land Development Regulations;
7) Whether or not the proposed location lies within an area regulated by Section
333.03(3), Florida Statutes, regarding the construction of public facilities in the
vicinity of an airport;
8) As to elementary school sites, whether the site is proximate to and within walking
distance of the residential neighborhoods it is intended to serve, thereby
encouraging the use of elementary schools as focal points for neighborhoods.
9) As to middle and high school sites, whether the site is conveniently located to the
residential neighborhoods it is intended to serve, and has access to major roads;
10) Whether the new schools site, significant renovation, expansion or potential
closure will support community redevelopment and revitalization;
11) Whether the new school site, significant renovation, expansion or potential
closure will increase or diminish the current and projected level of service within
the concurrency service area, and contiguous concurrency service areas.
(b) The facility shall be of a design, intensity, and scale to serve the surrounding
neighborhood and be compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning.
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Policy I.2.1.9 The City shall protect schools from the intrusion of incompatible land uses as determined
by the City’s Land Development Regulations, by providing the DCPS the opportunity to
participate in the review process for all proposed developments adjacent to schools.
Policy I.2.1.10 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to ensure that the future school facilities are
located outside areas susceptible to hurricane and/or storm damage, and/or areas prone
to flooding, or as consistent with Chapter 1013, Florida Statutes, regarding flood plain and
school building requirements.
Policy I.2.1.11 The emergency management officials of the City shall coordinate with the DCPS facilities
staff to identify schools, both existing and proposed, which can serve as emergency
shelter sites, as well as identify and make available to the DCPS any grants or other monies
for use in preparing a structure as an emergency shelter site.
Policy I.2.1.12 The DCPS and the Cities will jointly determine the need, responsibility for providing, and
timing of any on or off-site infrastructure improvements necessary to support a new
school located in the City. To the extent that the proposed renovation or expansion of an
existing school located in the City effects on or off- site infrastructure improvements, the
same determination shall be made for the proposed renovation or expansion.
Objective I.2.2
Enhance Community/School Design
The City shall coordinate with DCPS to enhance community and neighborhood design though establishing
effective school facility design and siting standards thereby encouraging the siting of school facilities to
serve as community focal points and to be compatible with surrounding land uses.
Policy I.2.2.1 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS in order to provide consistency with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and public school facilities program, and to provide for the following
desirable outcomes:
(a) Greater efficiency by the placement of schools to take advantage of the existing and
planned roads, water, sewer, parks, and drainage systems;
(b) Improved student access and safety by coordinating the construction of new and
expanded schools with roads and sidewalk construction programs;
(c) The location and design of schools with parks, ball fields, libraries, and other
community facilities to take advantage of shared use opportunities; and
(d) The expansion and rehabilitation of existing schools to support neighborhoods and
redevelopment.
(e) The City shall coordinate any updates to its future land use map with the DCPS and
the DCPS shall coordinate any updates to the long range public school facilities map
with the City.
Policy I.2.2.2 The City shall coordinate with DCPS to seek to provide for the shared-use and co-location
of school sites and local government facilities with similar facility needs, such as libraries,
parks, and recreation facilities, and health care facilities. The City will look for
opportunities to co-locate and share local government facilities when preparing updates
to the Comprehensive Plan’s schedule of capital improvements and when planning and
designing new or renovating existing, community facilities.
Policy I.2.2.3 Where continued use of an existing school which is considered a locally significant
building is not feasible, the City shall seek to coordinate with DCPS to provide for the
adaptive reuse of that locally significant building.
Policy I.2.2.4 New residential developments adjacent to schools which do not prohibit school aged
residents shall be required to provide a direct access that is safe for pedestrian travel to
existing and planned school sites, and shall connect to the neighborhood’s existing
pedestrian network.
Policy I.2.2.5 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to ensure that pedestrian and bicycle facilities are
provided adjacent to school sites located in the City to allow for the safety of pedestrians
and bicyclists.
Policy I.2.2.6 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to find opportunities to collaborate on public
transit and public school bus routes to better serve citizens and students.
Policy I.2.2.7 The City shall encourage the DCPS to use sustainable design and performance standards,
such as using energy efficient and recycled materials, to reduce lifetime costs, where
feasible.
Objective I.2.3
Coordinate Land Use with School Capacity
The City will coordinate proposed changes to future land use, rezoning, and developments of regional
impact for residential development with adequate school capacity. This objective will be accomplished
recognizing the DCPS statutory and constitutional responsibility to provide a uniform system of free and
adequate schools.
Policy I.2.3.1 The City will provide an electronic copy, or otherwise make available electronically, to
the DCPS, copies of all land use applications and development and redevelopment
proposals pending before them that may affect student enrollment, enrollment
projections, or school facilities, as provided in the amended Interlocal Agreement.
Policy I.2.3.2 The City will coordinate with DCPS to establish plan review procedures to manage the
timing of Future Land Use Map amendments and other land use decisions so that these
decisions coordinate with adequate school capacity.
Policy I.2.3.3 The City will take into consideration the DCPS comments and findings on the availability
of adequate school capacity in the evaluation of comprehensive plan amendments, and
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other land use decisions as provided in Section 163.3177(6)(a), Florida Statutes, and
development of regional impacts as provided in 1380.06, Florida Statutes.
GOAL I.3
IMPLEMENT PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY
The City shall ensure the future availability of public school facilities to serve development consistent
with the adopted level of service standards. This goal will be accomplished recognizing the DCPS
statutory and constitutional responsibility to provide uniform system of free and adequate public
schools, and the Cities’ authority for land use control and management, and their joint responsibility to
maintain the adopted level of service standards.
Objective I.3.1
Adopted Level of Service (LOS) Standards
Through the implementation of its concurrency management systems and in coordination with the DCPS,
the City shall ensure that the capacity of schools is sufficient to support new residential developments at
the adopted level of service (LOS) standards within the period covered in the five-year schedule of capital
improvements and the long range planning period. These standards shall be consistent with the Interlocal
Agreement agreed upon by the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other municipalities. Minor
deviations to the LOS standards may occur, so long as they are limited, temporary and with scheduled
capacity improvements, school capacity is maximized to the greatest extent feasible.
Policy I.3.1.1 The LOS standards set forth herein shall be applied consistently for the purpose of
implementing school concurrency, including determining whether sufficient school
capacity exists to accommodate a particular development application, and determining
the financial feasibility of DCPS Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan and the City’s Capital
Improvement Plan.
Policy I.3.1.2 The uniform LOS standards for all public schools including magnets and instructional
facility types, shall be 105% of the permanent Florida Inventory of School House (FISH)
capacity, plus portables, based on the utilization rate as established by the State
Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
(a) The designated middle schools in CSA 5 shall be identified as backlogged facilities
and an interim level of standard within CSA 5 shall be 115% until January 1, 2018,
after which the uniform LOS standard shall apply.
(b) The implementation of long term concurrency management shall be monitored to
evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented improvements and strategies toward
improving the level of service standards for middle schools in CSA 5 over the 10-year
period.
(c) The City shall adopt DCPS Long Range Capital Improvements Plan as the 10-year
longterm schedule of improvements for the purpose of correcting existing
deficiencies and setting priorities for addressing backlogged facilities within CSA 5.
The long-term schedule includes capital improvements and revenues sufficient to
meet the anticipated demands for backlogged facilities within the 10-year period.
The longterm schedule improves interim level of service standards for backlogged
facilities and ensures uniform LOS, as established in policy above, is achieved by
2018. The long-term schedule will be updated by December 1st of each year, in
conjunction with the annual update to the DCPS Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan and
the Cities’ Capital Improvements Elements.
(d) The City’s strategy, in coordination with DCPS, for correcting existing deficiencies
and addressing future needs includes:
1) Implementation of a financially feasible Five Year Capital Facilities Plan to ensure
level of service standards are achieved and maintained;
2) Implementation of interim level of service standards within designated
concurrency service areas with identified backlogged facilities in conjunction with
a long-term (10-year) schedule of improvements to correct deficiencies and
improve level of service standards to the district-wide standards;
3) Identification of adequate sites for funded and planned schools; and
4) The expansion of revenues for school construction.
Policy I.3.1.3 The uniform LOS standards may only be amended by agreement of the City of
Jacksonville, the DCPS and all other municipalities. Such agreement must be reflected in
amendment of the Interlocal Agreement relating to schools. The revised LOS standard
shall not become final until the Interlocal Agreement has been amended. No level of
service shall be amended without a showing that the proposed LOS is financially
feasible. The LOS will be achieved and maintained by the end of the five-year planning
period.
Objective I.3.2
School Concurrency Service Areas (CSAs)
The City’ shall coordinate with DCPS to establish Concurrency Service Areas (CSAs), as the areas within
which an evaluation is made of whether adequate school capacity is available based on the adopted level
of service standards.
Policy I.3.2.1 The City shall enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville
and other municipalities in Duval County to establish CSAs to be used as the basis of
school concurrency determinations. The CSAs shall be delineated so as to maximize
available school capacity and make efficient use of new and existing public school facilities
in accordance with the adopted LOS standards, taking into consideration the following
criteria:
(a) Maximization of school facilities,
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(b) Minimize transportation costs,
(c) Limiting student travel time,
(d) Requirements of court-approved desegregation plans.
(e) Achieving socioeconomic, racial, and cultural diversity objectives,
(f) Recognizing capacity commitments resulting from local governments’ development
approvals for the CSA and contiguous CSAs.
Policy I.3.2.2 The CSA designations may only be amended by agreement of the City of Jacksonville, the
DCPS and all other municipalities, after receiving comments from the Joint Planning
Committee and the ILA Team. Such agreement must be reflected in an amendment to the
Interlocal Agreement relating to schools. The revised CSA designations shall not become
final until the Interlocal Agreement has been amended.
Policy I.3.2.3 There shall be Concurrency Service Areas established for Duval County for elementary
and high schools, and Concurrency Service Areas for middle schools as depicted on the
CSA maps attached to the adopted Interlocal Agreement.
Objective I.3.3
Process for School Concurrency Implementation
In coordination with the DCPS, the Cities will establish a process for implementation of school concurrency
which includes applicability and capacity determination and availability standards, and school capacity
methods. The City shall manage the timing of new residential development approvals to ensure adequate
school capacity is available consistent with adopted level of service standards for public school
concurrency.
Except as provided in policies below, school concurrency applies only to residential uses that generate
demands for public school facilities and are proposed or established after the effective date of the School
Concurrency Ordinances.
Policy I.3.3.1 The City of Atlantic Beach in consultation with DCPS and the other municipalities shall
establish a uniform methodology for determining capacity. Capacity will be defined as: a)
the number of student stations as established in the permanent FISH, plus portables; and
b) Proposed changes to permanent FISH capacity as a result of construction,
rehabilitation, or other changes in school capacity which will commence in the first three
(3) years of the Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan.
Policy I.3.3.2 The DCPS will be responsible for “concurrency testing” of any new residential
development projects. This process will involve applying the adopted student generation
rate to the development project to determine the number of students in each school type
and then evaluating whether or not the schools in the appropriate Concurrency Service
Area (CSA) or the adjacent concurrency areas have sufficient excess capacity to absorb
the new students.
Policy I.3.3.3 The following residential uses shall be considered exempt from the requirements of
school concurrency due to the lack of impact on the school facilities or the
accommodations made for schools.
(a) Age restricted communities.
(b) Any development with a de minimus impact as defined as any residential
development of 20 units or less, subject to land development regulation aggregation
criteria.
Policy I.3.3.4 In evaluating a proposed residential development for concurrency, any relevant
improvements which are committed or planned in the Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan and
the Capital Improvement Plan, shall be considered available capacity for the project and
factored into the level of service analysis. Any relevant improvements which will
commence construction after the 3rd year of the Five- Year Capital Facilities Plan shall not
be considered available capacity for the project unless either: (i) funding and a schedule
to accelerate the improvement into the first three years is assured through DCPS; (ii)
funding for the improvements which are scheduled to commence in years four or five is
provided through proportionate share mitigation; (iii) the developer and the DCPS agrees
to accelerate the construction and funding of the facility to be moved into first three
years; or (iv) some other means. Also, any projected reduction in the number of students
enrolled in the CSA or adjacent CSA will be considered as additional available capacity.
The City shall not deny an application for site plan, final subdivision approval, or the
functional equivalent for a development or phase of a development authorizing
residential development for exceeding the adopted level of service, where adequate
school facilities will be in place or under construction within three years after the issuance
of final subdivision or site plan approval, or the functional equivalent. If the adopted LOS
standard cannot be met in the particular CSA as applied to an application for a
development permit, and if the needed capacity for the particular service area is available
in one or more contiguous CSAs, as adopted by the City, then the City may not deny an
application for site plan or final subdivision approval, or the functional equivalent for a
development or phase of a development on the basis of school concurrency, and, if
issued, development impacts shall be shifted to contiguous CSAs with schools having
available capacity.
Policy I.3.3.5 The City will approve final development orders for residential projects, only after the
applicant has complied with the terms of the School Concurrency Ordinance.
Policy I.3.3.6 In any instance where the DCPS, in consultation with the City, has determined that a
proposed development will cause level of service standards for schools to be exceeded
within the testing period in both the affected School Concurrency Service Area and the
adjacent School Concurrency Service areas, then the City shall coordinate with the
applicant for the proposed development and the DCPS to determine whether
improvements will be in place or under actual construction within three years after
issuance of final subdivision or site plan approval, or the functional equivalent, sufficient
to provide adequate capacity to meet the adopted level of service. If adequate capacity
does not exist, then the City will coordinate with the applicant for the development and
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the DCPS to determine whether improvements are planned in the Capital Improvement
Plan with adequate capacity after the 3rd year of the Capital Facilities Plan. The City will
also request that the DCPS determine whether it has the capacity to further maximize
school usage in the system to accommodate the anticipated impact without requiring the
construction of new school facilities.
After all alternatives to providing sufficient capacity to provide for the adopted level of
service are considered and determined not to be feasible, the City, the applicant and the
DCPS may: (i) enter into a mitigation agreement whereby the applicant will pay for his
proportionate share of the impacts; or (ii) some other form of acceptable mitigation will
be provided, and upon payment of the proportionate share mitigation, the developer will
be allowed to proceed with development. If no mitigation agreement can be reached that
is acceptable to all parties, and proportionate share mitigation is not feasible, then the
school capacity deficiency shall be a basis for denial of the application.
Policy I.3.3.7 The City will issue a School Concurrency Determination only upon:
(a) Determination that adequate school capacity to serve the development (or
anticipated phase of the development which will be constructed in the first three
years) will be in place or under actual construction within 3 years after the issuance
of the final subdivision or site plan approval, or the functional equivalent; or
(b) The execution of a legally binding mitigation agreement between the applicant, the
DCPS and the City.
Policy I.3.3.8 Where a proportionate share agreement is required, capacity shall be reserved as
specifically defined by an approved mitigation agreement between DCPS, the developer
and the City that includes a performance schedule and phased payments.
Policy I.3.3.9 The school concurrency system shall provide that concurrency application may be applied
for and a concurrency determination made at any time prior to the issuance of a
development order.
Objective I.3.4
Proportionate Share Mitigation
The City shall establish a procedure for coordinating with the DCPS and applicants to provide for
proportionate share mitigation in appropriate circumstances.
Policy I.3.4.1 The City shall establish standards, procedures, and methodologies for the application of
proportionate share mitigation.
Policy I.3.4.2 The City shall establish a procedure and methodology to assure that in the event that
there is not sufficient capacity in the affected or adjacent CSA to address the impacts of a
proposed residential development and acceptable mitigation is agreed to, the mitigation
found acceptable shall be incorporated into the final development order.
Policy I.3.4.3 The City and DCPS shall develop a procedure and methodology to determine the
proportionate share within the CSAs.
Policy I.3.4.4 Mitigation shall be allowed where feasible, for those developments that cannot meet the
adopted level of service standards set forth in Policy 3.1.2. The applicant shall initiate in
writing a mitigation negotiation period with the DCPS in order to establish an acceptable
form of mitigation, pursuant to Section 163.3180(13) (e), Florida Statutes, the Cities’
School Concurrency Ordinances, and this agreement. Mitigation shall be negotiated and
agreed to by the DCPS and shall be sufficient to offset the demand for public school
facilities projected to be required by the development.
Acceptable forms of mitigation shall include but not be limited to:
(a) The donation, construction, or funding of school facilities sufficient to offset the
demand for public schools created by the proposed development such as: a developer
signs a development agreement and builds a new or improves an existing school or
schools to specifications and under a business arrangement satisfactory to the DCPS
and the city. Improvements to existing schools will only be acceptable if they add
permanent student station and associated core space capacity, if needed.
(b) Land acquisition or contribution such as: a developer signs a development agreement
or is subject to a conditional zoning requiring donation of land satisfactory to the
DCPS and the city. Land must be demonstrated to contain the minimum number of
buildable acres determined by the DCPS and the city as required for a particular
school type, as Evidenced by a report by a licensed environmental consultant
acceptable to the DCPS.
(c) Expansion of existing permanent school facilities subject to the expansion being
consistent with DCPS standards for a school of the same category;
(d) Establishment of a Charter School with facilities constructed in accordance with the
State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF);
(e) Mitigation banking within designated areas based on the construction of a public
school facility in exchange for the right to sell capacity credits. Capacity credits shall
be sold to developments within the same CSA or adjacent CSA;
(f) Proportionate Share mitigation as set forth in Section 163.3180(13)(e), Florida
Statutes.
Policy I.3.4.5 By December 1st of each year, the City in coordination with DCPS, shall update its Capital
Improvement Plan to incorporate those changes made by the DCPS in its Capital Facilities
Plan and committed improvements required by development orders or other approved
mitigation plans. DCPS may accelerate the provision of one or more schools that serve the
development’s capacity needs. The DCPS will update the Five-year Capital Facilities Plan
by October of each year in advance of the annual December update.
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Policy I.3.4.6 Proposed mitigation must be directed toward permanent school capacity improvement
identified in or amended into the DCPS financially feasible Five- Year Capital Facilities Plan,
which satisfies the demands created by the proposed development. Relocatable
classrooms will not be accepted as or used as mitigation.
Objective I.3.5
School Capital Facilities Planning
The City shall cooperate with the DCPS to ensure existing deficiencies and future needs are addressed with
the adopted level of service standards for public schools.
Policy I.3.5.1 The City shall implement its school concurrency management system established pursuant
to Policies contained in Objective I.3.2 through I.3.4.
Policy I.3.5.2 Consistent with Section 163.3177 (12)(h), Florida Statutes, tThe PSFE shall include future
condition maps showing existing and anticipated schools over the five-year or long term
planning period. The maps of necessity may be general over the long-term planning
period and do not prescribe a land use on a particular parcel of land.
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DEFINITIONS
Ancillary Plant – A building or facility necessary to provide district wide support services, such as energy
plant, bus garage, warehouse, maintenance building, or administrative building.
Auxiliary Facility – The spaces located at educational plants which are not designated for student occupant
stations.
Available Capacity – A factor to be used to determine school concurrency that is determined by current
permanent FISH capacity plus portables plus planned additional permanent seats plus portables over the
applicable testing period according to the CIE less current student enrollment (for testing in the current
year) or projected enrollment (for testing in year 3) based on State COFTE, adjusted to remove students
generated by projected new housing stock (see Policy 1.1.4 in the PSFE).
Capacity – The number of students that may be housed in a facility for the testing period based upon the
permanent FISH capacity calculations plus portables.
Capital Improvements – Physical assets constructed or purchased to provide, improve or replace a public
facility and which are large scale and high in cost. The cost of capital improvement is generally
nonrecurring and may require multi-year financing.
Class Size Reduction – A provision to ensure that by July 1, 2010, there are sufficient number of classrooms
in a public school so that:
(a) The maximum number of students who are assigned to each teacher in the public
classrooms for pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade does not exceed 18 students;
(b) The maximum number of students who are assigned to each teacher in the public
classrooms for 4th grade through 8th grade does not exceed 22 students; and
(c) The maximum number of students who assigned to each teacher in the public classrooms
for 9th grade through 12th grade does not exceed 25 students.
Core Facility – The cafeteria, media center, gymnasium, toilet facilities and circulation space of an
educational facility.
Concurrency – With regard to the provision of facilities and services, the assurance that the necessary
public facilities and services to maintain the City’s adopted level of service standards are available when
the impacts of development occur.
Concurrency Management System – The procedures and/or process the City will use to assure that
development orders and permits when issued will not result in a reduction of the adopted level of service
standards at the time the impact of the development occurs. Applied to schools, such a process is called
a school concurrency management system. Applied to streets and highways, such a system is called a
transportation concurrency management system.
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Concurrency Service Areas (CSAs) – The designation of an area within which the level of service will be
measured when an application for a residential development order is reviewed.
Concurrency Requirement – A growth management tool for ensuring the availability of adequate public
facilities and services to maintain adopted levels of service necessary to accommodate the impacts of
development.
Cost per Student Station – Cost per Student Station includes all costs of providing instructional and core
capacity facilities as published in the Educational Specifications, State Requirements for Educational
Facilities (SREF), Florida Building Code and designed using the standards listed in the Facilities Services
Design Guidelines developed by the School District, including school facility construction cost, hurricane
hardening of structures, required on and off-site infrastructure costs, including land, professional fees for
architects, engineers, construction managers, design, DCPS athletic costs, buildings, equipment, furniture,
and site improvements.
Developer – Any person, including governmental agency undertaking any development.
Development Order - Means an order granting, or granting with conditions an application for a building
permit.
Development Permit – Means any building permit, zoning permit, subdivision approval, rezoning,
certification, special exception, variance, or any other official action of local government having the effect
of permitting the development of land.
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) – The Duval County Public Schools District Educational Facilities – The
public buildings and equipment, structures, and special educational use areas that are built, installed or
established to serve educational purposes only.
Educational Facilities Work Plan – The listing of capital outlay projects for a five-year period that is
adopted by the DCPS as part of the educational facilities plan. The work plan must include a schedule of
major repair and renovation projects necessary to maintain the educational and ancillary facilities and a
schedule of capital outlay projects necessary to ensure the availability of satisfactory student stations for
the projected student enrollment in K-12 programs.
Education Plant Survey – A systematic study of educational and ancillary facilities conducted every five
years, to evaluate existing facilities, and to plan for future facilities to meet proposed program needs.
Financial Feasibility – An assurance that sufficient revenues are currently available or will be available
from committed or planned funding sources for the 5-year capital improvements schedule.
Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan – The adopted DCPS Five-Year Work Plan and Capital Improvements
Budget as authorized by Section 1013.35, Florida Statutes.
Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Capacity – The report of the permanent capacity of existing
public school facilities. The FISH capacity is the number of students that may be housed in a facility (school)
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at any given time based on a percentage of the total number of existing student stations and a designated
size for each school type, based on the Department of Education (DOE) formulas.
Grade Level – Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade, 6th – 8th grade, and 9th – 12th grade.
Infrastructure – Those man-made structures which serve the common needs of the population, such as:
sewage disposal systems; potable water systems; potable water well serving a system; solid waste disposal
sites or retention areas; Stormwater systems; utilities; piers; docks; wharves; breakwaters; bulkheads’
seawalls; bulwarks; revetments; causeways; marinas; navigation channels; bridges and roadways.
Interlocal Agreement – an Agreement among the DCPS, the City, the City of Jacksonville and the other
municipalities containing the specific details of the school concurrency management system for all of
Duval County, including the establishment of a process and uniform methodology for determining
proportionate share mitigation. A school concurrency management system cannot be created by a single
local government body acting alone.
ILA Team – A committee of members representing the DCPS, the City, the Office of General Counsel, and
the Cities of Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville Beaches and the Town of Baldwin.
Joint Planning Committee – A committee of elected and citizen members which provides advice to the
DCPS, the Jacksonville City Council, and the other municipalities.
Level of Service (LOS) Standards – A standard established to measure utilization or capacity of a facility,
expressed as the percentage or ratio of student enrollment to the capacity of the school.
Maximized Utilization - the use of student capacity at each school to the greatest extent possible, based
on the adopted LOS and the total number of permanent student stations according to FISH inventory,
taking into considerations such as, core capacity, special programs, transportation costs, geographic
impediments, court ordered desegregation, and class size reduction requirements to prevent disparate
enrollment levels between schools of the same type and provide equitable distribution of student
enrollment district-wide.
Mitigation Banking – The means by which a residential developer or a group of developers may front the
cost of contributing land or constructing school facilities and be reimbursed by future residential
development.
Other Municipalities – The City of Atlantic Beach, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Neptune Beach, and
the Town of Baldwin.
Permanent FISH Capacity – Permanent FISH capacity, plus portables, for each school type, based on the
utilization rate as established by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
Permanent Student Station – An area within a school that provides instructional space for a student, as
specified by the FISH inventory.
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Proportionate Share Mitigation – A developer funded improvement or contribution identified in a binding
and enforceable agreement between the developer, DCPS, and the City to provide compensation for the
additional demand on deficient public school facilities created through residential development.
Public Facilities – Major capital improvements including but not limited to, transportation, sanitary sewer,
solid waste, drainage, potable water, education, parks and recreation, health systems and facilities, and
spoil disposal sites for maintenance dredging located in the intracoastal waterways, except for spoil
disposal sites owned or used by ports listed in Section 403.021 (9)(b).
Public School Facilities Element (PSFE) – The specific details contained in the interlocal agreement must
become part of each local government’s comprehensive plan. This element must be based on data and
analysis and contain goals, objectives and policies as set forth in Section 163.3177 (c)-(h), Florida Statutes.
Among other things, The Element must establish the options for proportionate share mitigation of impacts
on school facilities.
Residential Development – Any development that is comprised of dwelling units, in whole or in part, for
permanent human habitation.
School Concurrency Determination – DCPS identifying if school capacity is available to serve a residential
development project.
School Concurrency Ordinance – The legislation adopted by the City implementing its concurrency
management system.
School Type – Elementary, Middle, and High School
State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) – The Florida Department of Education’s standards
regulating the construction of educational facilities.
Student Generation Rate – Student Generation Rate shall be calculated for each school type by dividing
the total number public school students actually enrolled in that school type in Duval County by the
number of total housing units for the same year.
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J. Property Rights Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Goal J.1
The City will recognize and respect judicially acknowledged and constitutionally protected private
property rights in accordance with the Community Planning Act established in Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes.
Objective J.1.1
Local decision making shall be implemented and applied with sensitivity for private property rights
and shall not be unduly restrictive.
Policy J.1.1.1 The City will ensure that private property rights are considered in local decision making.
Policy J.1.1.2 The following right shall be considered in local decision making:
1. The right of a property owner to physically possess and control his or her interests in
the property, including easements, leases, or mineral rights.
2. The right of a property owner to use, maintain, develop, and improve his or her
property for personal use or for the use of any other person, subject to state law
and local ordinances.
3. The right of a property owner to privacy and to exclude others from the property to
protect the owner’s possessions and property.
4. The right of a property owner to dispose of his or her property through sale or gift.
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Generalized Land Use
Industrial
Institutional
Other
Parcels with no value
Public/Semi-Public
Recreation
Residential
Retail/Office
Right-of-Way
Vacant Non-Residential
Vacant Residential
City Limit
MAP A-2:FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM)
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Areas designated as Conservation are approximate; Exact boundaries to be determined by environmental survey
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Depicting Amendments Through Ordinance Number 31-23-16
Future Land Use Designations
Residential Low Density (RL)
Residential Medium Density (RM)
Residential High Density (RH)
Conservation (CON)
Recreation/Open Space (R/O)
Public/Semi-Public (P/SP)
Central Business District (CBD)
Marsh Oaks Business District
Saltair Business District
Commercial (CM)
Light Industrial (L/I)
Coastal Construction Control Line
Up to six (6) dwelling units per acre
Up to fourteen (14) dwelling units per acre
Up to twenty (20) dwelling units per acre
Vacant Parcels
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MAP A-4: Environmentally Sensitive Areas
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Map updated February, 2023. Wetland data from the US FWS (2022). Habitat data from FWC (2022). CCCL data from FDEP. Parcel data from 2020 COJ PAO layer.
Habitat Areas
Estuarine and Marine Wetland
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland
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Wetland and habitat areas identified in this map should be used
for general reference, not for legal purposes or detailed analysis.
Local determinations always require field inspection.
Habitat areas identified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission include those for Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Atlantic Sturgeon,
Shortnose Sturgeon, Stone Crab, Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Brown Shrimp, Blue
Crab, Pink Shrimp, and White Shrimp.
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MAP A-5: Wetlands (SJRWMD)
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Land Classification
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Water
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reference, not for legal purposes or detailed analysis.
Local determinations always require field inspection.
Wetland Classification
Mixed Wetland Hardwoods
Wetland Forested Mixed
Freshwater Marshes
Saltwater Marshes
Mixed Scrub-Shrub Wetland
MAP A-6: MILITARYINFLUENCE ZONE
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Mayport Naval Station
Air Field
Military Flight Tracks
Accident Potential Zone
Noise Zone
Military Installation Area
Military Influence Zone
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MAP A-7: ENERGY EFFICIENT &CONSERVATION ZONES
Updated August, 2018 Data Sources: ABGIS, COJPAO, JTA
Associated Land Uses
Residential High Density
Central Business District
Conservation
Recreation/Open Space
Community Connectivity
Regional Transit Routes
n£Bus Stops
Accessibility
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1/2 Mile Buffer
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MAP A-8:
Soils
City of Atlantic Beach2040 Comprehensive PlanAmendment Map Series
Soil data from National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 2021. Parcel data from 2020 property appraiser layer.
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MAP A-9: Contour Elevations
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Data from FL Department of Emergency Management (FDEM).
Parcel data from 2020 property appraiser data.
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MAP B-1: Roadway Func tional Classifica tion
Updated November, 2023 Data Sources: ABGIS, FDOT
FDOT Context Classification
Urban General (C4)
Suburban Commercial (C3C)
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MAP B-2: Roadway Context Classification
Updated February, 2023 Data Sources: ABGIS, FDOT
FDOT's context classification of roadways is used to plan and
design roadways in greater harmony with the surroundnig land use
characteristics. The context classification assigned to a roadway
helps identify anticipated users of a roadway and is used to inform
key design elements such as design speeds, lane widths, and
pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The classification system includes:
C1-Natural
C2-Rural
C2T-Rural Town
C3R-Suburban Residential
C3C-Suburban Commercial
C4-Urban General
C5-Urban Center
C6-Urban Core
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City of Neptune Beach
MAP B-3: Access Control Classification for State Roads
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The FDOT Access Control Classification
relects the desired access management
standards to be followed in each classification.
These are standards for restrictive medians,
median opening separations, and driveway
separation. The ranges are from 00 to 07, with
01 being the highest amount of access
management control (freeways) and 07 usually
found on suburban built-out corridors.
Updated 2023 Data Sources: ABGIS, FDOT
Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities
Shared Use Path
Sidewalk
Paddling Trails
Programmed Improvements
Park/Preserve
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MAP B-4: PEDESTRIANAND BICYCLE FACILITIES
Updated 2023 Data Sources: ABGIS, COJPAO, FDOT
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Updated February, 2023. Data from ABGIS; COJPAO (2020); Public and private well data from FDEP, FDOH, and AB Utility. Environmental hazard site data from FDEP.
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MAP D-1: Coastal High Hazard Area
City of Atlantic Beach2040 Comprehensive PlanAmendment Map Series
Data from FDEM, published August, 2021. Parcel data from 2020 property appraiser data.
Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA)
Evacuation Routes
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HURRICANE CATEGORY 3 STORM SURGE ZONE
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The Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) is the area below the elevation
of the category 1 storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake, and
Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge
model. [163.3178(2)(h), F.S.]
This map depicts storm surge zones created using a Surge Modeling
application created for the Florida Statewide Regional Evacuation Update
Study. The data was derived from National Hurricane Center SLOSH
model runs on all the NOAA SLOSH basins throughout Florida.
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MAP D-2: Evacuation Zones
Updated October, 2022; Data Sources: ABGIS; COJPAO; FDEM
Evacuation Zone A
Evacuation Zone B
Evacuation Routes
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Evacuation zones are based on factors including wave action, precipitation, and areas known to flood and are classified on a lettering system, with A, B, C, D, E, and F zones. The areas located in Evacuation Zone A are the most vulnerable to the factors listed above and will be the first to be evacuated.
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MAP D-3: Shallow Coastal Flooding Areas
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Updated August, 2018; Data Sources: ABGIS; COJPAO; NOAA
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MAP D-4: FEMA Flood Zones
City of Atlantic Beach2040 Comprehensive PlanAmendment Map Series
Parcel data from 2020 property appraiser data. Flood Information is from FEMA. Based on FEMA FIRM effective November, 2018.
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MAP D-5a: Projected Sea Levels
City of Atlantic Beach2040 Comprehensive PlanAmendment Map Series
Projections from the COAB Coastal Vulnerability Assessment, updated 2021. Parcel data from 2020 property appraiser data. Current MHHW is from NOAA.
Projected Sea Level
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Sea Level 2044
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Projections utilized the NOAA 2017 Intermediate High Sea Level Rise
projection curve for the NOAA tide gauge station at Mayport, FL.
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MAP D-5b: Nuisance Flooding
City of Atlantic Beach2040 Comprehensive PlanAmendment Map Series
Projections from the COAB Coastal Vulnerability Assessment, updated 2021. Parcel data from 2020 property appraiser data. Current MHHW is from NOAA.
Projected Nuisance Flooding
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Nuisance flooding, often referred to as high-tide or sunny day flooding, is
the overflow or excess accumulation of ocean water at high tide that covers
low-lying areas, and typically occurs when tides reach 1.75 to 2 feet above
the daily average high tide (NOAA).
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MAP D-5c: Projected Flood Hazard Areas
City of Atlantic Beach2040 Comprehensive PlanAmendment Map Series
Projections prodouced by ATM Engineering, updated 2021. Parcel data from 2020 property appraiser data. Current SFHA layer is from 2018 FEMA FIRM.
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modeling using FEMA's CHAMP V2 model suite, including the
FEMA Wave Height Analysis for Flood Insurance Studies
(WHAFIS) overland wave propagation model. See the COAB
Coastal Vulnerability Assessment for more info.
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