Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) - 10 Jul 2024 - Agenda - Pdf
City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Meeting
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Page(s)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
1.A.
Vote for new Secretary
ESC Responsibilities and Functions
3 - 6
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
4. CHAIR REMARKS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.A.
Approve minutes of the June 12th regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting.
5.B.
Approve June Tree Subcommittee Minutes
Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee - 12 Jun 2024 -
Minutes - Pdf
7 - 8
5.C.
Approve the June 27th Sustainability and Resilience Subcommittee
ESC SR Subcommittee - 20240628 DRAFT Minutes
9 - 10
6. 90 DAY CALENDAR
6.A. 20240708 July ESC Planner Calendar Metrics Tracker
11 - 26
7. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
7.A.
ESC Priorities Funding and city budget update
7.B.
Chapter 24 and Chapter 23 update
7.C.
Commission meeting report (Mark G.)
7.D.
Gov. DeSantis 2024-2025 Budget & Duval County Veto List
7.E.
Stormwater and Drainage discussion (Section 24-68)
8. OLD BUSINESS
8.A.
Beautification of City entrances
27 - 31
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Landscape_Design_Guidelines_for_Medians_and_Planting_Strips
Resident flyover overpass idea
8.B.
Florida Friendly Landscaping
https://www.palmettobluff.com/discover/stories/lowcountry-landscaping/
Sec._656.1211.___Florida_Friendly_Landscape_and_Irrigation_design_standards.
32 - 36
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A.
Palm Tree
Surprising Palm Tips - what every homeowners should know - no logo
37 - 38
9.B.
Tree Canopy & Parking
Compaction - Maintenance - Landscape plants - Edward F. Gilman - UF_IFAS
39
9.C.
Resilient & Green Building Ordinance Discussion
https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/2809
City of Miami Beach
40 - 65
10. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
11. MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
12. ADJOURNMENT
Any person wishing to speak to the Environmental Stewardship Committee on any matter at
this meeting should submit a Comment Card located at the entrance to Commission Chamber
prior to the start of the meeting.
This meeting will be live-streamed and videotaped. The video recording will be posted within
four business days on the City's website. To access live or recorded videos, visit
www.coab.us/live.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26 of the Florida
Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this
meeting should contact Deputy City Ladayija Nichols at 247-5821 or at City Hall, 800
Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida not less than three (3) days prior to the date of this
meeting.
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2024 ESC Officer, Member & Subcommittee Descriptions, Responsibilities and Functions
DRAFT
OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
ESC Chair
Primary Responsibilities
•Lead the ESC in meeting Chapter 23 mandates by coordinating priorities and managing resources.
Included Functions
•Promote community awareness of ESC's mission
•Promote community understanding and engagement in meeting environmental stewardship
goals
•Represent the ESC as required at public activities
•Coordinate responses to staff and Commission requests which require approval of the full ESC
•Promote continuous improvement in the efficiency of the ESC
•Manage members’ expectations of staff contributions and vice versa.
Organizational responsibilities
•Organize and lead required ESC meetings
Included Functions
•Propose agendas for ESC meetings
•Lead ESC meetings following Robert's Rules of Order
•Review and sign previous approved meeting minutes
•Ensure subcommittee meetings are held and follow required guidelines
•Coordinate subcommittee activities which have overlapping functions
•Promote full participation of all members
•Promote adherence to Florida Sunshine Rules
•Coordinate filling of vacant ESC positions with the City Clerk and attend BMRC meetings as
required
•Participate in ESC meetings as a voting member
•Additional key side meetings
Time Commitment: ~5 hours/week (does not include time on ESC subcommittee)
ESC Vice Chair
Primary Responsibilities
•Serve as back-up to Chair as needed
•Keep ESC on track with organizational excellence and performance metrics
Included Functions
•Lead ESC meetings when Chair is unavailable
•Attend ESC meetings monthly (~2 hours/month)
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•Produce and keep track of ESC’s calendar, planning needs, and performance metrics
•Work with staff to produce quarterly tree canopy report
•Create and implement ESC’s annual self-evaluation survey and report out findings
•Attend additional key side meetings/calls with staff as necessary to gather metrics
Time Commitment: ~1-2 hours/week or 4-8 hours/month (does not include time on ESC subcommittee)
ESC Secretary & Treasurer
•Attend ESC meetings monthly (~2 hours/month).
•Take roll and call for votes. The Member when called would state, “present” or “present by
remote”.
•Assist Members with the formulation of concise motions and assist the Chair with determining if the
motion is out of order.
•Assist chair in guiding members through agenda using Roberts Rules of Order.
•Assist the Chair with recognition of Members who wish to make a motion or speak.
•Assist the Chair with time management of Members’ discussions.
•Review motions, votes, and decisions made during meeting.
•Provide and ensure that a Record of Decisions, including the lead on action items, is submitted to
staff and ESC members soon after each ESC meeting (~1 hour/month).
•Report out on status of ESC budget and finances including tree fund
•Lead on organizing all ESC important documents, making them accessible to ESC members, and
communicating how to access documents and major ESC platforms.
Time Commitment: ~5 hours/month including 2 hour monthly ESC meeting, 1 hour Record of Decisions
doc prep, 1 hour prep, .5 Report prep (does not include time on ESC subcommittee)
ESC MEMBER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
•Have a deep commitment to ESC’s mission
•Have a basic understanding of our work (e.g., read onboarding packet, Chapter 23, and Sec. 23-52)
•Prepare for and attend all ESC Committee meetings (crucial)
•Join at least one subcommittee and attend all meetings
•Attend and participate in ESC events (e.g., Earth Day) and commitments (e.g., dedications)
•Complete action items and advance ESC mission between meetings
•Attend and possibly participate in City Commission meetings
•Be an active “doer” -- ESC members are expected to be active doers (those that get things done; not
just attend meetings) and be leaders who contribute their connections, knowledge, expertise, and
energy to make a difference.
Time Commitment: ~6 hours/month (4 hours or meeting time and 2 hours of homework/meeting prep
time)
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SUBCOMMITEE DESCRIPTIONS
Tree Subcommiitee – Meets 1st Tuesday 6-8pm ET (starting August 2024)
The main purposes of the Tree Subcommittee include:
•Review tree permits to verity they are in accordance with Chapter 23
•Measure, protect and expand (where possible) the tree canopy
•Oversee ESC’s charge in regards to beautification
Chair’s duties, role and expectations:
Duties
•Meet with Tree Subcommittee members monthly
•Create meeting agendas
•Chair meetings
•Ensure that minutes are taken
•Supply staff with meeting reports
•Report updates to ESC
•Oversee any Tree Subcommittee working groups
Role
•Leader of Tree Subcommittee members and volunteers
•Representative for the Tree Subcommittee
•Coordinator of activities between COAB tree canopy activities and ESC
•Driver of Tree Subcommittee activities
Expectations
•Ensure that Tree Subcommittee and ESC priorities are pursued
•Ensure that ESC is communicating to the community effectively about the tree canopy
•Support ESC and other ESC subcommittees as needed regarding tree canopy content
Time Commitment: ~2-3 hours/month
Outreach Subcommittee – Meets 3rd Wednesday 4:45-6pm ET
Scope: Creating and sharing educational information externally to the community at large on what COAB
and ESC are doing regarding environmental stewardship.
OSC’s Chair’s duties, role, and expectations:
Duties
•Meet with OSC members monthly
•Create meeting agendas
•Chair meetings
•Ensure that minutes are taken
•Supply staff with meeting reports
•Report updates to ESC
•Oversee any OSC working groups
•Meet with Kevin Hogencamp monthly
Role
•Leader of OSC members and volunteers
•Representative for the OSC
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•Coordinator of activities between COAB Marketing and OSC
•Driver of OSC activities
Expectations
•Ensure that OSC and ESC priorities are pursued
•Ensure that ESC is communicating to the community effectively
•Ensure that environmental stewardship remains the OSC focus
•Ensure that all communications represent the COAB brand
•Ensure creative excellence in all activities
Time Commitment: ~6-6.5 hours/month including 1 hour agenda prep, 1 hr prep and meeting with
Kevin, 2 hour OSC meeting, 1 hour minutes prep, 1 -1.5 hrs prep. Does not include project-specific work.
Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee (S&R) – Meets 4th Thursday 9-10am ET
The main purposes of the S&R Subcommittee include:
•Ensure the COAB Sustainability & Resilience Community Action Plan continues to be
implemented and progress reported annually
•Oversees ESC’s charge regarding Parks & Open Spaces and Environmental Stewardship
•Works with staff, Commission and community at large on sustainability and resilience matters
and efforts
S&R’s Chair’s duties, role, and expectations:
Duties
•Meet with S&R members monthly
•Create meeting agendas
•Chair meetings
•Ensure that minutes are taken
•Supply staff with meeting reports
•Report updates to ESC
•Oversee any S&R working groups
Role
•Leader of S&R members and volunteers
•Representative for the S&R
•Coordinator of activities between COAB’s sustainability and resilience efforts and ESC
•Driver of S&R activities for ESC
Expectations
•Ensure that S&R and ESC priorities are pursued
•Ensure that ESC is communicating to the community effectively about S&R
•Ensure that S&R CAP is continually implemented and improved – many side calls and
projects
Time Commitment: ~2-3 hours/week (12 hours/month)
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Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee
June 12, 2024
MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree
Subcommittee Meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 5:15 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: Daniele Giovannucci,
Bruce Andrews, Member
Mark Gabrynowicz
Absent:
Also Present:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the May 21st ESC Tree Subcommittee meeting.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
None
4. REPORTS
A. Quarterly Tree Permit Analysis
We reviewed the staff-prepared tree and agreed that Bruce would meet with Abrielle to
better understand the report. We also agreed to meet again as a group to develop a high
level citizen-facing overview of the key information from the report.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Chapter 23 Update
1. We discussed adding a requirement in the ordinance that the tree report
information be an actual requirement of the ordinance. Mark will add this item
to the list of possible changes to the ordinance for future consideration by the
commission.
2. Staff has asked that we review the latest version of Chapter 23 that contains
proposed changes and add any additional proposed changes for their
consideration. Several items to be considered include:
Making sure that the definition for relocated trees is correct in 23.8
Making sure that the definition of protected trees includes ALL trees planted as
mitigation, regardless of their caliper size
Raise the per-inch mitigation rate to reflect increased costs of trees
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Environmental Stewardship Committee Tree Subcommittee
June 12, 2024
B. Tree Fund Budget
(no discussion due to lack of time)
6. NEW BUSINESS
Address negative perception of tree protection of sabal palms. Some in the community
don’t see sabal palms as worthy of protection.
No discussion.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Attest:
Daniele Giovannucci Amanda Askew
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Agenda Item #5.B.
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ESC Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee
RESCHEDULED April Meeting to May 2, 2024
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MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee Meeting
Friday, June 28, 2024 – 9-10 AM Commission
Chamber
Present:Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member, Chair
Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Absent: Heather Markaj, At Large Member
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & CHAIR REMARKS
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order and called the roll.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved with no dissent.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
None
4. REPORTS
4.A. Subcommittee Member Reports
•Mark provided an update on the Chemical Management Plan
•All discussed how SRSC and ESC can be a more greased, streamlined cog in the city’s
wheel versus a wrench in the wheel. Metrics – To be discussed at next S&R meeting on
5/23. Sarah will request meeting to be noticed from 9-11am
4.B.Other COAB Committee/Board/Subcommittee Reports
•Dates for an ESC Parks Master Plan workshop were discussed.
Proposed date is currently evening of 8/29. Sarah to check with
Amanda to get noticed
5. OLD BUSINESS
5.A. Volunteer Recruitment Update – Did not discuss
5.B. Sustainability & Resilience Community Action Plan Update –
Agreed that we would use Sustainable DC 2.0 Plan as a model to follow in our 2024
S&RCAP update.
6. NEW BUSINESS
None
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ESC Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee
RESCHEDULED April Meeting to May 2, 2024
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7. CLOSING MEMBER ROUND
No comments
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.
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ESC Planner/Calendar/Metrics
July 2024
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ESC Planner
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Month COAB/ESC Internal Meetings ESC External Events ESC Initiatives/Efforts ESC Deadlines ESC Planning Timeframes
Jun24
10: Commission Mtg
12: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
17: Joint CDB & Commission Wkshop
24: Commission Mtg
26: ESC Outreach Mtg
27: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
4: AB Env Stewardship HOW Series: Compost Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
5: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
5: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
19: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
19: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
19 Tree Subcom minutes due
7/3: OSC minutes due
7/3: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
TSC/Bruce presents to CDB
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program
ESC works on annual review of Chapter 23
Jul24
8: Budget Workshop & Commission Mtg (Dan)
10: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
17: ESC Outreach Mtg
22: Budget Workshop & Commission Mtg
(OPEN)
25: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
27: Town Hall Mtg (ESC CMP)
Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due1:
Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
10: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
17: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
17 Tree Subcom minutes due
24: OSC minutes due
31: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program & Awards
S&R works on updating CAP
TSC plans for Oct streetscape planting
ESC works on annual review of Chapter 23
Aug24
12: Budget Workshop & Commission Mtg
(OPEN)
14: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
21: CDB Mtg (Bruce presents)
22: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
26: Commission Mtg (OPEN)
28: ESC Outreach Mtg
TBD: Parks Master Plan Special ESC Mtg
1: AB Env Stewardship HOW Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
7: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
7: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
14: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
21: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
14 Tree Subcom minutes due
29: S&R minutes due
9/4: OSC minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program & Awards
S&R works on updating CAP
TSC plans for Oct streetscape planting
ESC works on annual review of Chapter 23
Sep24
9: Commission Mtg (Heather)
11: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
18: ESC Outreach Mtg
23: Commission Mtg (Heather)
26: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
5: AB Env Stewardship HOW Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
4: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
4: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
11: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
18: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
25 Tree Subcom minutes due
25: OSC minutes due
10/2: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
OSC promotes Fall 24 Adopt-a-Tree
Planting program & Awards
S&R presents CAP to ESC
TSC plans for Oct streetscape planting
ESC works on annual review of Chapter 23
STAFF orders trees for Oct planting
Oct24
9: ESC Tree Subcom & ESC Mtg
14: Commission Mtg (ESC Report)
16: ESC Outreach Mtg
19: Town Hall & ESC Community Charette
23: Commission Mtg (Anastasia)
26: ESC S&R Subcom Mtg
3: AB Env Stewardship HOW Series Conservation Challenge
Chemical Management Plan
1: ESC metrics & suggested agenda items due
2: Tree Subcom agenda materials due by 3pm
9: OSC agenda materials due by 3pm
18: S&R agenda materials due by 3pm
25 Tree Subcom minutes due
23: OSC minutes due
30: S&R minutes due
NL items sent at any time
STAFF plants trees & OSC
documents/celebrates
OSC promotes Awards
ESC presents updated CAP to Commission
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2024 Horizon Planning Calendar
July 2024
•4: Independence Day
•7,14,21,28: AB Farmer’s Market
•7: Songwriter’s Concert
•12-14: Theatre in the Park: Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Bull Park)
•18: Artist’s Reception
•21: Acoustic Night
•27: Town Hall Meeting (Chambers)
August 2024
•4,11,18,25: AB Farmer’s Market
•7: Purple Heart Day
•12: DCPS first day of school
•24: COAB Twilight Movies in the Park: Trolls Band Together
Johansen Park)
September 2024
•1,8,15,22,29: AB Farmer’s Market
•2: Labor Day
•28: Fall Festival (10-1 Donner)
October 2024
•2: Rosh Hashanah begins
•6,13,20,27: AB Farmer’s Market
•12: Yom Kippur
•14: Indigenous People’s Day / Columbus Day
•19: Family Fun Day (4-8pm Jack Russell Park)
•31: Halloween; COAB Haunts & Treats (5:30-7:30 Jack Russell Park)
November 2024
•2: Jazz Festival (3-9pm Johansen Park)
•3: Daylight savings time ends
•3,10,17,24: AB Farmer’s Market
•5: Election day
•11: Veterans Day Event (9am Beaches Veteran’s Memorial Park)
•28: Thanksgiving
December 2024
•1,8,15,22,29: AB Farmer’s Market
•3: Giving Tuesday
•4: ESC Annual Awards
•7: Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting (4-8)
•21: Winter begins
•25: Christmas
•26: Hanukkah & Kwanzaa
•31: New Year’s Eve
Notes:
Decided events with dates still TBD:
•Lunch & Learn with PV Title TBD
•What is a Resilience Hub educational event TBD
•Household Hazardous Waste event TBD – Fall / Q4
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Beyond 2024
2025
•1/17/25 – Arbor Day
•4/22/25 – Earth Day
2026
•1/16/26 – Arbor Day
•4/22/26 – Earth Day
2027
•1/15/27 – Arbor Day
•4/22/27 – Earth Day
•Seek LEED for Cities recertification (shoot for Platinum?)
2028
•1/21/28 – Arbor Day
•4/22/28 – Earth Day Agenda Item #6.A.10 Jul 2024Page 15 of 65
ESC 90 Day Calendar
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JULY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2
11a Tai Chi
3 4
Independence Day
5 6
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman
7
10-2 Farmer’s Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
8
4p Yoga
5:30p Budget Workshop
6:30p Commission Mtg
(ESC Report)
9
11a Tai Chi
10
9a Community
Yoga
5:15p Tree Subcom
6p ESC mtg
11
10:30a Chair Yoga
2p Tai Chi
2p Code
Enforcement
12
7:30p Theatre in
the Park: Sherlock
Holmes Mystery
13
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman
7:30p Theatre in
the Park: Sherlock
Holmes Mystery
14
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
2p Theatre in the
Park: Sherlock
Holmes Mystery
15
9:15a Advanced
Chair Yoga
10:30a Chair Yoga
4p Yoga
16
11a Tai Chi
6p CDB
17
9a Community
Yoga
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
18
10:30a Chair Yoga
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
19 20
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman
21
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Acoustic Night
22
9:15a Adv Chair Yoga
10:30a Chair Yoga
4p Yoga
5:30p Budget Workshop
6:30p Commission Mtg
23
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
24
9a Community
Yoga
25
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
10:30a Chair Yoga
2p Tai Chi
26 27
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman
10am Town Hall
Mtg
28
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
29
9:15a Adv Chair Yoga
10:30a Chair Yoga
4p Yoga
30
11a Tai Chi
31
9a Community
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AUGUST 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
2p Tai Chi
6p ESC HOW Series
2 3
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
4
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
5
4p Yoga
6
11a Tai Chi
7
9a Community
Yoga
8
2p Tai Chi
6:30p Pension Bd
Mtgs
9 10
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
11
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
12
4p Yoga
5:30p Budget
Workshop
6:30p Commission
Mtg
13
11a Tai Chi
6p ARCC
14
9a Community
Yoga
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
15
2p Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
16 17
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
18
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Acoustic Night
19
4p Yoga
20
11a Tai Chi
21
9a Community
Yoga
6p CDB
22
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
2p Tai Chi
23 24
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
7p Twilight Movies
in the Park: Trolls
Band Together
25
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
26
4p Yoga
6:30p Commission
Mtg
27
11a Tai Chi
28
9a Community
Yoga
4:45pm ESC
Outreach Subcom
29
2p Tai Chi
30
9a ARCC Grant
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SEPTEMBER 2023
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6p Songwriter’s
Concert
2
4p Yoga
3
11am Tai Chi
4
9a Community
Yoga
5p Teen Council
5
2pm Tai Chi
2p Code Enforcement
6pm ESC Speaker &
Salon
6 7
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
8
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
9
4p Yoga
6:30 Commission
mtg (Heather)
10
11am Tai Chi
6pm ARCC mtg
11
9a Community
Yoga
5:15 Tree Subcom
6pm ESC mtg
12
2pm Tai Chi
13 14
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
15
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
16
4p Yoga
17
11am Tai Chi
6pm CDB mtg
18
9a Community
Yoga
4:45pm ESC Outreach
Subcom mtg
19
2pm Tai Chi
5p Artist Reception
20 21
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
22
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
6pm Acoustic Night
23
4p Yoga
6:30 Commission
mtg (Heather)
24
11am Tai Chi
25
9a Community
Yoga
26
2pm Tai Chi
9am ESC S&R
Subcom
27 28
10-2 Beaches
Green Market
(Penman)
10-1 Fall Festival
29
10-2 Farmer’s
Market
30
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ESC 2024 Efforts to Date
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June 2024 Efforts
•Environmental stewardship language for City
Charter in ordinance advances to 2nd reading
•Hosted successful Hands On Workshop about
Composting
•TSC focuses Fall 2024 street planting on Forrestal &
Saratoga; west of Mayport; and Seminole to Hanna
Park
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Landscape Design Guidelines Page 1 of 4 Exhibit A, Resolution No. 2010-66 (08/11/10)
Landscape Design Guidelines for
Medians and Planting Strips
This document establishes landscape guidelines for medians, parkways and planters for new
development. The purpose of the document is to identify suitable plantings and materials that are
attractive, minimize maintenance, discourage graffiti and conserve water. Proposed designs
should recognize stormwater as a sustainable, natural resource and incorporate stormwater
management techniques. Techniques should reduce runoff in addition to promoting filtration,
encouraging infiltration, capturing runoff and re-using stormwater for landscape irrigation.
The following guidelines reflect the recognized principles of xeriscape. The Guidelines are
intended for use on all projects in the City, both public and private. For public projects,
guidelines for medians, parkways or planters may be waived by the Public Works Department,
based on safety of pedestrian circulation and/or additional requirements may be identified based
on site specific conditions.
All concrete work within historic districts, including but not limited to sidewalks, curbs, and
gutters shall be earth-toned as per Section 14-9.2(F) and (H). Additional standards may be
applicable for structures within historic districts, including but not limited to walls, fences,
signage, and bus shelters as per Section 14-5.2. Contact the Historic Preservation staff for more
details.
Coordination with the Adopt-a-Median Program is encouraged. These Guidelines were compiled
with the assistance of the Keep Santa Fe Beautiful Program which implements the Adopt-a
Median Program.
1. Planning Ahead
A. If construction of the median, parkway or planter strip is required as part of a subdivision,
development plan or building permit, Santa Fe City Code 14-8.4 must be followed
(attached here for reference).
B. Create a scaled drawing of the median, parkway or planter. Identify sunny and shady
areas, slopes and views.
C. Evaluate how the area is used and the purpose of the work. For example, will there be
any pedestrian traffic or cross-traffic such as people accessing a sidewalk either from a
parking space or crosswalk
D. Include maintenance access as part of the design.
E. Consider phasing the landscape plan as money and time allow. For public projects,
phasing should be clearly identified on the plans.
F. Consider the following physical features;
i. Provide for the placement of curb cuts with stormwater harvesting features. Examples
include rain gardens, vegetated swales, stormwater planters and bioretention cells.
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ii. Interference with site distance triangles is not permitted. Turning bay medians or
planters shall not contain plant materials or other hardscape features that will modify
the visibility.
iii. Utilize landscape improvements to force pedestrians to the crosswalks in areas of
intense pedestrian traffic (such as schools). For public projects, fencing may be
required to direct pedestrians.
iv. Construct hard surface turnout bays for city maintenance trucks in medians or
planting strips wherever practical.
v. Place boulders at a minimum of three feet from any curb.
vi. Place weed barrier at the time of installation.
vii. Use of tree grates and tree guards is discouraged. However, in areas where there is
insufficient clearance or high pedestrian traffic, tree grates or guards may be utilized.
viii. Design a median, parkway or planter less than four feet wide with the following
considerations:
a. Do not install plants.
b. Install pervious hard surface materials to allow for storm water capture and
infiltration. Examples include pervious concrete or pavestone treatments.
c. Include hard surface treatments that provide a diverse aesthetic.
d. Boulders are discouraged because of the narrow width of the planter.
2. Soil Improvement
A. Promote stormwater infiltration by utilizing the proper soil medium. Loam is preferable
(approximately 40% sand, 40% silt and 20% clay).
B. Send a soil sample to a soil lab to determine nutrient content.
C. Consider adding organic matter to soil. Most soils benefit from adding two to three cubic
yards of organic matter, such as commercial compost or aged manure, for every 1,000
square feet of landscape area.
3. Efficient Irrigation
A. Encourage passive water harvesting techniques. Examples include vegetated swales,
permeable surfaces (permeable concrete or drivable grass products) and rain gardens.
B. Include an irrigation system with moisture sensors for introduced plants or native plants
that require supplemental irrigation after establishment, for projects on private property.
For public projects, moisture sensors are discouraged and irrigation controls should be in
communication with Central Control.
C. Place irrigation control and valve boxes between the sidewalk and the plants to be
watered, wherever possible. Placing these boxes between the curb and sidewalk is
discouraged. Plant material should not be installed within five feet of the irrigation
control boxes.
D. Provide safe access and stopping area if plant material is to be watered by truck. Even the
low water use plants need water to become established and during extended hot, dry
periods.
E. Construct medians, parkways and planters to encourage the harvesting of precipitation for
irrigation water. Planting beds shall be swaled, sloped, or recessed below grade to
manage stormwater by promoting infiltration. The use of vegetated infiltration features,
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swales, meanders and water collection devices is encouraged. Water will not be
impounded for more than 96 hours, without approval from the Office of the State
Engineer.
E. Use drip or bubbler emitters for trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcovers.
F. Re-program automatic irrigation systems regularly to meet seasonal needs.
G. Consider installing a rain shutoff device for projects on private property. For public
projects shut off devise should communicate with Central Control.
H. Water deeply and infrequently to develop deep roots.
I. Water between 6pm and 10am to reduce water loss due to evaporation. For more
information, reference the City’s Water Restriction webpage at the following link;
http://www.water2conserve.com/water_restrictions.html. The City’s Landscape Irrigation
Design Standards can be accessed through the following link;
http://www.water2conserve.com/source_files/LIDS_2-19-2010.pdf
J. Low flow irrigation is preferred.
K. Do not use sprinklers.
4. Limited or No Turf
A. Do not use turf grass. The use of native xeric grasses, including grass mixes, may be
appropriate for larger and outlying areas in certain circumstances.
B. Use of xeric ornamental grass may be an attractive and low maintenance alternative to
turf grass.
5. Plant Material
A. Refer to the City’s List of Recommended Plants for trees and shrubs. The list is availbale
at the following link: www.water2conserve.com
B. Consdier the following when choosing plant material;
i. Utilize plant material that is drought tolerant and disease resistant.
ii. Give preference to native species.
iii. Avoid species with brittle wood, invasive roots or tendencies to sucker.
iv. Consider the following when selecting trees or shrubs;
a. Avoid obstruction of the visibility triangle or interference with pedestrian
passage by mature heights or branching patterns Also, note any overhead
obstructions when making your selection.
b. Maintenace of the selected species must be incorporated into the plans so that
there is no obstruction of the visibility triangle or interference with pedestrian
access.
c. Select upright forms of trees.
v. Consider the following when selecting groundcovers;
a. Variation in seasonal appearance.
b. Combine evergreen with deciduous material.
c. Relate or contrast plant material with the existing streetscape or landscape.
d. Do not select “messy” plant material such as trees with large seed pods or
dropping fruit.
e. Enhance erosion control benefits.
f. Select groundcovers that are compatible with bioinfiltration features such as
the ability to filter stormwater.
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C. For public projects, state the mature height and branching. Also, show overhead and
underground utilities on the plans.
6. Mulch
A. Cover planting areas with four inches of mulch to conserve soil moisture, control weeds
and add interest to the landscape.
B. Provide for the surface of the organic mulch or crusher fines to be at least two inches
below the top of the curb of the median, parkway or planter.
C. Utilize bark chips, shredded wood chips or pole peelings as they will decompose and
improve soil texture. These types of mulch will need to be restored from time to time and
could pose maintenance problems. For City maintained projects, allow two inches
between the top of curb and the surface of mulch.
D. Utilize gravel or crushed stone, as they are good mulch material in Santa Fe. For City
maintained projects, use cobble approximately four inches or larger.
E. Apply mulch over a landscape fabric.
F. Do not use black plastic; it prevents air and water from reaching plant roots and prevents
infiltration of stormwater.
G. Only stable materials that will not wash or float away in precipitation events should be
used for mulch.
7. Maintenance
A. Maintenance of plant material is required to ensure full visibility at sight triangles for
vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.
B. Maintenance of plant material, including trimming lower branches, is required to ensure
safe access for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.
C. Installed weed barrier must be maintained.
References;
• City’s Water Restriction webpage;
http://www.water2conserve.com/water_restrictions.html
• City of Santa Fe Landscape Irrigation Design Standards:
http://www.water2conserve.com/source_files/LIDS_2-19-2010.pdf
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Per my assignment: A resident pitched an idea to power wash the grime and mildew on the overpass -
concrete at the Mayport Pawn entrance to A.B.into designs. A cost-effective and low-impact way to
improve the look. See photo for example. -Amy P.
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Sec. 656.1211. Florida-Friendly Landscape and Irrigation design standards.
(a) All landscapes shall be designed to achieve water efficiency by:
(1) Preserving existing plant communities;
(2) Re-establishing of native plant communities per Comprehensive Plan objectives and polices;
(3) Using Florida-Friendly plant materials which are appropriate for the site conditions;
(4) Grouping plant material with similar irrigation requirements;
(5) Using pervious paving materials; and
(6) Using highly drought tolerant grass species per BMPs.
Existing plant communities should be preserved and native plant communities be re-established wherever
possible. Landscaped areas requiring irrigation shall be designed to group trees, shrubs, ground cover and turfgrass
together into water use zones. The water use zones are as follows:
High Water Use Zone—areas of the site limited to a maximum of 30 percent of the total landscaped area
with plants and turf types which, within this area, are associated with moist soils and require supplemental
water in addition to natural rainfall to survive. This zone includes nondrought tolerant turfgrass varieties.
Moderate Water Use Zone—areas of the site with plants, including drought tolerant turfgrass varieties,
which survive on natural rainfall with supplemental water during seasonal dry periods.
Low Water Use Zone—areas of the site which shall be designed with a minimum 30 percent of the total
landscape area provided with plants which survive on natural rainfall without supplemental water. Because
of the tendency to maintain turfgrass with supplemental watering, turfgrass shall not be permitted in this
zone. The minimum Low Water Use Zone area required for a single-family residential lot may be reduced one
percent for every one percent reduction below the maximum High Water Use Zone area provided on the lot.
Plants with similar water and cultivation requirements (soil, climate, sun and light) shall be grouped together and
irrigated according to their water requirements.
(b) Trees shall not be placed where they interfere with site drainage or where they shall require frequent
pruning in order to avoid interference with overhead power lines. Unless otherwise provided in this Section,
a minimum number of trees shall be planted or preserved upon each site, pursuant to the following
standards which are the minimum requirements for landscaping within the City of Jacksonville.
(1) Minimum tree planting requirements for all property upon which either a single-family dwelling or a
mobile home on an individual lot is located or to be located: One four-inch caliper tree or multiple two-
inch minimum caliper trees totaling four caliper inches shall be planted and/or preserved for every
5,000 square feet of lot area, plus an additional two caliper inches for every 2,500 square feet of lot
area (but not a portion thereof) in excess of 5,000 square feet, excluding therefrom preserve areas and
water bodies. Trees planted shall meet the general criteria specified in subsection (e)(3) hereunder.
(2) Minimum tree planting requirements for all property other than property upon which either a single-
family dwelling or a mobile home on an individual lot is located:
(i) One tree shall be planted and/or preserved for every 5,000 square feet of lot area, or portion
thereof, which is located in any residentially-zoned district, AGR (Agricultural) District, PBF-2
(Public Buildings and Facilities) District, excepting public facilities), CRO (Commercial Residential
Office) District, RO (Residential Office) District, CN (Commercial Neighborhood) District, CCG-1
(Commercial Community General) District, excluding therefrom preserve areas and water bodies.
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(ii) One tree shall be planted and/or preserved for every 8,000 square feet of lot area or portion
thereof, excluding therefrom preserve areas and water bodies in all commercial districts, except
as otherwise provided herein.
(iii) One tree shall be planted and/or preserved for every 10,000 square feet of lot area or portion
thereof, excluding therefrom preserve areas and water bodies in any industrial district or Public
Facilities (PBF) District (except private facilities in each district).
(c) Trees, excluding palm trees, which are larger than the minimum size may be credited as indicated in Table 1.
A minimum of 50 percent of all required trees shall be shade trees.
(d) Trees required for vehicular use area landscaping may be used to fulfill the tree requirements of this Section.
(e) Standards for landscape materials.
(1)Quality of plants: All plant material shall be a minimum of Florida Number One as defined in the most
current edition of the Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, Part I and II, published by the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
(2)Appropriate plant selection: Plants shall be selected that are best suited to withstand the soil and
physical growing conditions which are found in the microclimate of each particular location on a site.
Plant species that are freeze and drought tolerant are preferred. Plants having similar water needs shall
be grouped in distinct water use zones. Protection and preservation of native species and natural areas
shall be provided. The planting of invasive plant species and controlled plant species is prohibited.
Information regarding plants classified as prohibited, invasive, exotic, controlled or Florida-Friendly can
be obtained from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the University of Florida/IFAS
Duval County Extension Office and the City of Jacksonville, Building Inspection Division, Landscape
Section.
(3)General criteria for trees: Trees shall be a species having an average mature crown spread of no less
than 15 feet in northeast Florida. Trees having a mature crown spread of less than 15 feet, if grouped
to create an equivalent 15 foot spread, may be substituted for the required tree. Single-trunk trees
shall be a minimum of two inch caliper and a minimum of ten feet overall height. Multi-trunk trees
shall be a minimum of three trunks eight feet high. Trees shall be planted in no less than 16 square feet
of planting area, with a minimum dimension of four feet on any side. Trees shall not be planted closer
than two feet from any pavement edge or right-of-way line, as measured from center of trunk.
Architectural planters for trees shall be no less than four feet by four feet in width and no less than 24
inches deep. Credits for the use of trees larger than the minimum size will be calculated as indicated in
Table 1. Fractional measurements shall be attributed to the next lowest category.
(i)Shade trees: Shade trees shall be a species having an average mature crown spread of no less
than 30 feet; provided, trees having an average mature crown spread of less than 30 feet may be
grouped so as to create a total average mature crown spread of no less than 30 feet and used in
lieu of a shade tree. Shade trees at the time of planting shall be a minimum of two inch caliper
and ten feet high. Shade trees shall be planted in no less than 150 square feet of planting area,
with a minimum dimension on any side of eight feet. Shade trees shall not be planted closer than
four feet from any pavement edge or right-of-way line, as measured from center of trunk. Those
species of trees whose roots are known to cause damage to pavement shall not be planted closer
than six feet to such pavement.
(ii)Palm trees: Palms shall be a minimum clear trunk height of eight feet, measured from the ground
level to the base of the palm fronds. Palms may be substituted for the required trees at the ratio
of two palms for each required tree or four palms for each required shade tree, except as
provided below for Phoenix Palm. Each palm shall be planted in no less than 16 square feet of
planting area, with a minimum dimension of four feet. Phoenix Palm may be used as a non-shade
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tree without meeting the ratios for other types of palms if the palm has a 15 foot spread at
maturity and a minimum clear trunk height of eight feet.
(4)Criteria for shrubs, vines and ground covers: Hedges and shrubs used to form an opaque screen shall be
no less than three-gallon container grown material or equivalent balled and burlap material. All other
shrubs, dwarf shrubs and groundcover shall be of a size and spaced in such a manner so as to provide
85 percent coverage within two years after planting. Vines shall be evergreen and shall have a
minimum of four stems 12 inches long immediately after planting.
(5)Turfgrass: The species and location of turfgrass areas shall be selected in the same manner as with all
other planting regarding BMPs. Turfgrass areas shall be placed so as to be irrigated using separate
zones from non-turf plantings. Turfgrass may be sodded, plugged, sprigged or seeded, except that solid
sod shall be used on grass areas within street rights-of-way disturbed by construction, in swales, on
slopes of four to one or greater, and on other areas subject to erosion. When permanent seed is sown
during its dormant season, an annual winter grass shall also be sown for immediate effect and
protection until permanent coverage is achieved.
(6)Mulch: A layer of organic mulch shall be applied and maintained in all tree, shrub, ground cover
planting areas and bare preserved natural areas. The mulch layer shall not exceed three inches. The
use of sustainably harvested mulches such as melaleuca, eucalyptus, recycled organic mulch; dead
leaves and pine straw are highly recommended. Gravel mulch is prohibited in plant beds and shall be
used only if required by the National Electric Safety Code or in the bottoms of swales, catchment basins
and retention areas. Upon review and approval by the Chief, gravel applied in a maximum 24 inch
width may be applied at the foundation of buildings for drainage.
(7)General clean up: At the completion of work, construction trash and debris shall be removed and
disturbed areas shall be fine-graded and landscaped with shrubs, groundcover, grass or two inches of
mulch.
(8)Landscaping materials not required by Subpart C: Landscaping materials not required by Subpart C shall
meet all criteria of Subpart C except for plant size and quality.
Table 1.
Tree and Understory Vegetation Credits—
Landscape Regulations
Table 1 identifies credits for landscaping under Subpart C only. Table 1 does not identify credits for
mitigation required by Subpart B.
Tree Credits for
Existing Trees
Tree Credits for
New Trees
Trunk
DBH
No. of
Trees
Credited
Single Trunk
Trunk Caliper
No. of
Trees
Credited
2 inch and above 1 2 inch and above 1
4 inch and above 2 4 inch and above 2
6 inch and above 3 6 inch and above 3
12 inch and above 4
18 inch and above 4
Tree Credits for
Existing Trees
Tree Credits for
New Trees
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Trunk
DBH
No. of
Trees
Credited
Multi-Trunk
Tree Height
No. of
Trees
Credited
24 inch and above 6 8 feet 1
30 inch and above 7 12 feet 2
Understory Vegetation Credits
Area of Preserved
Existing Understory
Landscape
Area Credited
1 square foot 1½ square feet
(f)Standards for efficient irrigation design. The irrigation system may consist of an automatic underground
system, micro irrigation, quick coupling valves, or hose bibs located within 75 feet of any landscaped area.
The irrigation system shall be installed according to the landscape plan approved pursuant to Section
656.1217. The Chief may waive any irrigation system requirement where it can be shown that this
requirement is not necessary to ensure proper irrigation of the area or that other natural or manmade
sources of irrigation are sufficient to provide the required irrigation system. Whenever not required, it is
strongly recommended that the design requirements of Part 12, which include the BMP, Water Wise
Principles and Efficient Irrigation, be followed for single family residential. These standards include, but are
not limited to, the following:
(1) Irrigation systems shall be designed to meet the needs of the plants in the landscape and to separately
serve turfgrass and non-turfgrass areas; the plans and specifications shall identify the materials to be
used and the construction methods;
(2) The system design shall consider soil, slope, and other site characteristics in order to minimize waste
water, including overspray on hardscape and other impervious surfaces and off-site runoff;
(3) Automatic irrigation controllers, when utilized, shall contain a functional sensor device for rain or soil
moisture which shall be capable of being set for one minute run times, days of the week, seasons, and
time of day, and which shall maintain a battery backup capability to retain programming in the event of
a power failure. The controller shall operate all zones of different precipitation rates independently;
(4) Sensor devices, when utilized, shall be placed on a stationary structure, free and clear of any overhead
obstructions and above the height of the irrigation sprinkler coverage;
(5) Irrigation zones shall be divided according to available flow rate and matched precipitation rates
(inches per hour) for heads within each zone, so that spray heads, rotors, and micro irrigation and shall
not be mixed on the same zone; pipelines shall be designed to provide the system with the appropriate
pressure required for maximum irrigation uniformity; sprinkler heads in turfgrass areas shall be spaced
for head-to-head coverage. Whereby head spacing will not exceed 50 percent spray diameter;
irrigation areas shall be no less than four feet wide except when adjacent to a contiguous property or
when utilizing micro or drip irrigation;
(6) Irrigation systems shall be fitted with backflow prevention to protect the water source against
backflow using a pressure regulating device;
(7) Irrigation systems shall not be required for preserved plant communities that are maintained in their
natural state and barricaded and not impacted by development. The location and technique for
barricading of these areas shall be shown on the site clearing plan. Manual or controlled irrigation
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systems shall be required on a temporary basis during the re-establishment of native plant
communities. Once the native plants are re-established, the system may be removed or abandoned.
(8) Irrigation systems shall be designed to use the lowest quality water feasible.
(Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 91-761-410, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 97-192-E, § 3; Ord. 1999-775-E, § 3; Ord.
2008-910-E, § 1; Ord. 2009-864-E, § 2; Ord. 2011-74-E, § 2; Ord. 2015-338-E, § 1)
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One thing you should never do to a palm tree
Are you pruning your palms correctly? Save money and have healthier palms, avoid the
hurricane cut and do a few simple things to keep your trees strong.
ABOUT PALMS
In the US palms are mostly ornamental, providing that unique tropical aesthetic making
them the envy of northerners. But they are also among our most resilient trees, able to
survive across generations. Left alone, they can readily surpass a 100 years with some
recorded as much older. You may be surprised by how much we have historically valued
palm trees. They are mentioned more than any other tree in the Old Testament and in
South Asia the hundreds of products made from them, such as coir ropes and weavings
have been the mainstays of local economies. And, just for fun at your next trivia game,
the largest seed produced on the planet, weighing over 60 pounds, is from the Coco de
Mer palm tree!
Our most common variety in Northeast Florida is the Sabal palmetto, also known as
cabbage palm. Early in its life it can grow 3-6 inches per year yet it can take 15–30 years
just to develop a visible trunk. Growth slows to less than an inch per year as the palm
matures. Your palms are likely very much older than you expected.
You might appreciate the palm more if you knew that palms actually help us in multiple
ways: when densely planted they buffer high winds, they hold sand or soil from eroding,
and they absorb excess water from the ground. Many coastal communities encourage
their protective planting.
Never remove fronds above an imaginary line drawn between 9 and 3 o’clock (UF IFAS)
WHAT EXPERTS SAY ABOUT TRIMMING PALMS
Some tree trimmers make easy money convincing homeowners that the “hurricane cut”
keeps palms safe in a windstorm. Leading experts say that is wrong. Scientists including
those of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA is the main certifier for arborists),
the University of Florida (UF/IFAS), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
have years of documented proof – including tests before and after hurricanes –
demonstrating that the opposite is true. With hurricane cuts, you may be hurting your
trees.1
1 1. Professor Timothy Broschat (UF) http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep443
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Weakening or harming palms creates a risk for homeowners and can benefit tree
services to later cut them down. “If a tree service recommends a hurricane cut to me, I
would simply look for another service company – there are dozens.” says Dan
Giovannucci, Vice-Chair of the City of Atlantic Beach Environmental Stewardship
Committee and a leading global sustainability expert. If you cannot afford the advice of
an independent ISA registered arborist or tree surgeon that cares for trees, here is the
next best advice you can get from experts who “wrote the textbooks” on this topic.
DOING IT WRONG
Excessive pruning, especially hurricane cuts can negatively affect palms in 3 ways:
1. The drastic reduction in canopy size decreases the ability of the palm to feed
itself through photosynthesis, so leaves struggle to stay green and it may put out
more berries.
2. The stress of pruning to a “feather duster” shape can weaken a tree making it
more susceptible to pests and disease. Only do this when transplanting.
3. Repeatedly removing large amounts of the canopy can result in a thinner trunk,
which ultimately weakens the palm and makes it more susceptible to damage in
high winds.
PRUNING CORRECTLY
Consider the experts’ guidelines to save the health of your trees with less aggressive
pruning:
▪A healthy palm should have a 360 degree canopy. Only remove dead leaves, if
you want to.
▪If you hate the look of a full canopy, then just do not prune any fronds above an
imaginary line drawn horizontally from 9 to 3 o’clock
▪To learn more, our County Extension Agents and Univ of Florida IFAS offer you
science-based advice at no cost.
PALM CARE
Without a crane, some really tall palms require the climber to use spikes. But modest
palms should be accessed by a ladder. Spikes damage the palms capillary system and
can reduce health over time because palms cannot heal damage to their trunk. Finally, if
you are noticing a yellowing of the fronds, consider applying the correct palm fertilizers.
The latest fertilizer recommendation from University of Florida, is N8–P2–K12 + 4 Mg
applied at about 1.5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. (10’ x 10’) of palm canopy area. But be careful
that the N, K and Mg are in controlled-release form. If not, save yourself the money and
don’t fertilize because in our sandy soils heavy rains or irrigation can wash it away.
Palms and mature trees add value to most properties so, enjoy your healthy palms!
2. American National Standards Institute. Tree, shrub, and other woody plant maintenance—standard practices
(pruning). National Arborist Assn
3. Prof. K. Pfalzgraf. On the pruning of palms in Palms 44:47–49.
4. USA Today “Extreme pruning puts Florida. palm trees in peril”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/29/palm-trees-florida-extreme-pruning-peril/5010539/
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Home > Health
and maintenance
> Solve problems
> Top of canopy
dying > Compacting the soil
Compacting the soil under the canopy
Mowing can cause decline.
Despite the imposing nature of a large mature shade tree, tree roots
are in a delicate balance with soil. A few passes with a large heavy
machine under the canopy can dramatically change the ability of soil
to support root growth.
Compacting soil under the tree canopy reduces the air space
between soil particles. This slows down air and water exchange with
the atmosphere. Tree roots grow very poorly in compacted soil; this
can quickly lead to a sharp decline in health.
There are several methods of preventing soil compaction on a
construction site. 1) Hire a consulting arborist; 2) Construct a fence at
the edge of the tree canopy to prevent ALL vehicles from operating
there and establish fines for violations; 3) A 12-inch thick layer of
coarse bark mulch can be spread under the canopy and mulch can
be covered with steel plates. Vehicles drive on the plates. This system has been successfully used on
many sites to preserve mature trees;4) Do not use the area under the canopy as a parking zone or
materials storage area; 5) Restrict ALL vehicles to fenced-off transportation corridors and materials
storage areas.
An Airspade or Supersonic Air Knife can be used to loosen compacted soil. Roots should grow very
well in this loosened soil.
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SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-3993
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS (LDR'S) OF THE CITY CODE, BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER
133, ENTITLED "SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY;" ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION AS A
REQUIREMENT DURING ZONING REVIEW OF NEW PROJECTS OVER A
CERTAIN SIZE ("ELIGIBLE PROJECT(S)"); ESTABLISHING A
SUSTAINABILITY FEE PROGRAM FOR PROJECTS THAT DO NOT ACHIEVE
THE REQUIRED GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION LEVEL; AUTHORIZING
PROPERTY OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS TO PAY A SUSTAINABILITY FEE,
OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, POST A BOND, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE
PERCENT (5%) OF THE TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE ELIGIBLE
PROJECT(S), INTO THE CITY'S SUSTAINABILITY FUND, WHICH BOND OR
FUNDS ARE REIMBURSABLE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER OR
DEVELOPER PURSUANT TO THE LEVEL OF GREEN BUILDING
COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED BY THE "ELIGIBLE PROJECT"; ESTABLISHING
A SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF THE
SUSTAINABILITY FEES GENERATED THROUGH THE SUSTAINABILITY
FEE PROGRAM, AND PROVIDING THE USES FOR WHICH THE FEES
DEPOSITED IN THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY FUND CAN BE
USED; AND REPEALING CHAPTER 100, ENTITLED "SUSTAINABILITY" AS
DUPLICATIVE AND CONTRADICTORY TO THE SUSTAINABILITY AND
RESILIENCY REVISIONS OF CHAPTER 133; PROVIDING FOR REVIEW;
APPLICABILITY; CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has the authority to enact laws which promote the
public health, safety and general welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, greenhouse gas emissions are a contributor to sea level rise, which is a
threat to public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to promote the economic and
environmental health in the City through sustainable and environmentally friendly design and
construction which reduces demand for energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, the United States Green Buildings Council (USGBC) has developed the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system that is a consensus
based certification program for design of sustainable buildings; and
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WHEREAS, the LEED green building certification program recognizes best-in-class
building strategies and practices; and
WHEREAS, the International Living Future Institute developed an international
sustainable building certification program called the Living Building Challenge, encouraging the
creation of Living Buildings, Landscapes and Communities in countries around the world while
inspiring, educating and motivating a global audience about the need for fundamental and
transformative change; and
WHEREAS, the Living Building Challenge is the built environment's most rigorous
performance standard, which calls for the creation of building projects at all scales that operate
as cleanly, beautifully and efficiently as nature's architecture; and
WHEREAS, LEED and Living Building Challenge certified buildings conserve materials,
energy, water and other natural resources as well as provide occupants with healthier and more
productive interior environments; and
WHEREAS, high performance sustainable building and development is a means of
balancing economic development with the preservation of quality of life; and
WHEREAS, high performance buildings provide occupants and visitors with a healthier
and more productive environment due to the use of more natural materials and this increase in
worker productivity can produce enormous economic benefits, as worker salaries are historically
an organization's largest expense; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to encourage the remediation of Brownfield
sites, which is further encouraged through the use of green building standards; and
WHEREAS, the City's 2025 Comprehensive Plan requires the encouragement of infill
and redevelopment that is supportive of mobility alternatives, such as walking, bicycling, and the
use of transit, which is further encouraged through the use of green building standards, which
provide credit for features such as proximity to transit, bicycle parking and shower facilities,
proximity to diverse uses, and location of building entrances; and
WHEREAS, the City's 2025 Comprehensive Plan requires open space in conjunction
with every new public and private sector development project, which is further encouraged
through the use of green building standards which provide credit for the inclusion of open space;
and
WHEREAS, studies have indicated that green buildings have lower maintenance costs
associated with lower energy consumption, which will improve the City's long-term economic
well-being; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has endorsed the Compact of Mayors pledge to
reduce city-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to track progress, and to enhance
resilience to climate change, in a consistent and complimentary manner to national level climate
protection efforts; and
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WHEREAS, to meet the requirements of the Compact of Mayor's pledge, the City needs
to build and complete a community-wide GHG inventory with a breakdown of emissions for
buildings and transport sectors, set a target to reduce its GHG emissions, and conduct a climate
change vulnerability assessment; and
WHEREAS, green building certifications recognize that built environments provide a
wide-range of GHG emissions reduction opportunities, including strategies related to building
systems, transportation, water use, construction, materials, waste management, and land cover;
and
WHEREAS, green building certifications strive to transform the way buildings and
communities are designed, built, and operated, in order to create buildings and communities
that are environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the
City to ensure sustainable construction and to ensure that the City safeguard natural resources,
and ensure that efficient buildings are constructed; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 163.04, Florida Statutes is intended to encourage the development
and use of renewable resources in order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings,
and resources, which is further encouraged by the use of green building standards; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to require Gold LEED standards or Living Building
Challenge certification standards on construction within the City, for construction over a certain
minimum size, or require the payment of a Sustainability Fee, for failing to meet those minimum
standards of sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the value of the Sustainability Fee is based on the mid-range of estimated
costs of achieving LEED Gold standards for a construction project; and
WHEREAS, the Sustainability Fee is not an impact fee, but rather a mechanism to
ensure compliance with the green building standards; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's expectation that development will comply with the green
building standards and that the Sustainability Fee be refunded to the participants; and
WHEREAS, should a development not comply with the green building standards the City
will utilize the Sustainability Fee revenue to provide public improvements that increase the
sustainability and resiliency of the.City; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the provisions set forth below and the repeal of Chapter 100
are necessary to accomplish the above objectives.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 133, entitled "Sustainability and Resiliency," of the City Code, is
created as follows:
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Chapter 133—SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY
ARTICLE I. —IN GENERAL
Sec. 133-1 — Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning, or as may be amended from time to time.
Construction means any project associated with the creation, development, or erection
of any structure required to comply with this Chapter.
Enhanced storm water quality and quantity improvements means projects that augment
water quality and quantity by: reducing polluted runoff; advancing groundwater recharge, soil
infiltration and erosion control; and restoring habitat.
Environmental monitoring means periodic or continuous surveillance or testing to
determine the level of compliance required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), or Miami-Dade County Department of
Regulatory and Environmental Resources (RER) and/or pollutant levels in various media (air,
soil, water) or biota, as well as to derive knowledge from this process. Examples of
environmental monitoring include, but are not limited to: water quality sampling and monitoring,
groundwater testing and monitoring, and habitat monitoring.
Environmental remediation means clean-up of, or mitigation for, air, soil or water
contamination for which the City is legally responsible for environmental clean-up or mitigation.
Environmental restoration means the return of an ecosystem to a close approximation of
its condition prior to disturbance.
Green infrastructure means both the natural environment and engineered systems to
provide clean water, conserve ecosystem values and functions, and provide a wide array of
benefits to people and wildlife. Green infrastructure uses vegetation, soils, and natural
processes to manage natural resources and create healthier urban environments. Examples of
green infrastructure practices include, but are not limited to: right-of-way bio-swales, green
roofs, blue roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavements, infiltration planters, trees and tree
boxes, rainwater harvesting systems.
Green building means generally the resource efficient design, construction, and
operation of buildings by employing environmentally sensible construction practices, systems
and materials.
Green building certification agency means the United States Green Building Code
USGBC) or the International Living Future Institute, as may be selected by the eligible
participants.
International Living Future Institute means a non-profit organization that created an
international sustainable building certification program called The Living Building Challenge.
Certification types include Living Building Certification, Petals Certification and Net Zero Energy
Building Certification.
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LEED means an effective edition of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED) Green Building Rating System for Building Design and Construction or Homes, as
applicable, of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
Project means any construction associated with the creation, development or erection of
any building required to comply with this chapter.
Scorecard means a guide provided by the green building certification agency to assist in
determining the total project score and achievable credits and level of certification at the
inception of a green building, as provided under this chapter.
USGBC means the United States Green Building Council.
Sec. 133-2. — Intent and Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter shall be to promote sustainable development within the City of
Miami Beach by supporting resilient design and construction practices. The City's intent is to
establish a certification compliance schedule that incentivizes all qualifying projects to attain at a
minimum LEED Gold certification, or similar green building program recognized in this chapter.
Sustainable building practices will promote the economic and environmental health of the city,
and ensure that the City continues to become environmentally resilient to combat sea level rise
and help curb climate change. This chapter is designed to achieve the following objectives:
a. increase energy efficiency in buildings;
b. encourage water and resource conservation;
c. reduce waste generated by construction projects;
d. reduce long-term building operating and maintenance costs;
e. improve indoor air quality and occupant health;
f. contribute to meeting state and local commitments to reduce greenhouse gas
production and emissions; and
g_ encourage sound urban planning principles.
ARTICLE II. —GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 133-3. —Sustainability Requirements.
Mandatory compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be required for all
applicants with building permit applications that meet the following criteria (hereinafter
eligible participants"):
LU All new construction that proposes over 7,000 square feet of construction of a structure;
or
gl Ground floor additions (whether attached or detached) to existing structures that
encompass over 10,000 square feet of additional floor area.
Sec. 133-4 Standards.
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This chapter shall be administered using standards developed for and standards developed by
the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) or the International Living Future Institute.
All eligible participants who are certified as having satisfied all of the requirements of the green
building certification agency, including but not limited to any monetary or certification
requirements, are eligible for a partial or full refund of the sustainability fee identified in Section
133-7, herein based upon the level of compliance with the regulations in this chapter.
ARTICLE III. —SUSTAINABILITY FEE PROGRAM
Sec. 133-5. —Generally.
A Sustainability Fee will be assessed for all eligible participants. The calculation of the fee,
provisions for refunding all or portions of the fee, its purpose, and eligible uses are detailed
within this article.
Sec. 133-6. —Sustainability Fee Calculation.
01 In order to obtain a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of Occupancy
CO), or Certificate of Completion (CC), whichever comes first, the eligible participant must
first post a Sustainability Fee payment bond or issue full payment of the Sustainability Fee
to the City. The Sustainability Fee shall be valued at five percent (5%) of the total
construction valuation of the building permit. However, the eligible participant may be
entitled to a refund or partial refund, of the bond, or payment of the Sustainability Fee,
based upon achieving the program certification levels in the compliance schedule below:
Certification Compliance Schedule
Level of
Sustainability Fee Reimbursement to
Certification Achieved Participant for meeting certain Green
Building certification levels
0% refund of bond or payment of
Failure to obtain Certification Sustainability fee
50% refund of bond or payment of
LEED Certified, Sustainability Fee
66% refund of bond or payment of
LEED Silver Certified Sustainability Fee
LEED Gold Certified or International
Living Future Institute Petals or Net 100% refund of bond or payment of
Zero Energy Certified Sustainability Fee
LEED Platinum Certified or
International Living Future Institute 100% refund of bond or payment of
Living Building Challenge Certified Sustainability Fee
If the proof of green building certification is provided prior to the obtaining a TCO, CO, or
CC, the "Sustainability Fee" shall be in the full amount identified above, minus the refund for
the level of green building certification achieved identified in the Certification Compliance
Schedule.
The Sustainability Fee shall be valuated upon the eligible participant's submittal at time of
application for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or
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Certificate of Completion (CC), whichever comes first, upon review by the planning
department during zoning review of the certificate. The Sustainability Fee bond or full
payment shall be provided by participant prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion, whichever
comes first.
Refund of the Sustainability Fee or bond to the eligible participant may occur as provided for
in subsection (a), above, provided the eligible participant complies with the certification
compliance schedule within the timeframe identified in in Section 133-7(b).
ica The entirety of the Sustainability Fee shall be forfeited to the City based upon Participant's
failure achieve the applicable green building certification levels identified 133-6(a) within the
timeframe identified in Section 133-7(b).
Sec. 133-7— Review Procedures.
Prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or
Certificate of Completion (CC), whichever comes first, the qualifying projects shall post a
bond with the City, or in the alternative, provide a payment to the City, in the amount of the
Sustainability Fee" identified in Section 133-6(a).
Within one year from the receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of
Completion (CC), the owner shall submit proof of green building certification for the
development from the green building certification agency.
in The bond or payment provided, or percentage thereof, shall be refunded to program
participants that have achieved a level of green building certification identified in the
Certification Compliance Schedule in Section 133-6.
1 The Planning Director may approve, upon the request of the eligible participant, a one-
time one (1) year extension, provided proof that the green building certification agency's
review remains pending to determine final certification.
Building permit applications for a green building project submitted or resubmitted for review
shall be given priority review over projects that are not green building projects by the City's
departments reviewing such applications.
j All building inspections requested for green building projects shall be given priority over
projects that are not green building projects.
Sec. 133-8 - Deposit of funds; account.
The City has established a Sustainability and Resiliency Fund. The revenue generated
through the Sustainability Fee Program shall be deposited in the Sustainability and
Resiliency Fund.
Interest earned under the account shall be used solely for the purposes specified for
funds of such account.
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Sustainability fees deposited and credited to the Sustainability and Resiliency Fund
account, and credited to the eligible participant, pursuant to 133-7, shall be identified,
within the City's Sustainability and Resiliency Fund.
Appropriation of deposited funds in the Sustainability and Resiliency Fund shall not be
permitted until the applicable refund period, established in Section 133-7(b), for those
funds has lapsed.
Should the eligible participant provide a bond, rather than pay the sustainability fee,
then, the City shall safeguard the bond, to ensure compliance with this Chapter. The
City shall return the bond, or make a claim for a portion of the bond, depending on the
eligible participant's compliance with Section 133-7(b) and 133-6(a).
ILDi Earned fees in the Sustainability and Resiliency Fund shall be utilized to provide public
improvements that increase the sustainability and resiliency of the City. Expenditures from
these funds shall require prior City Commission approval. Prior to any expenditure, the City
Manager shall provide a recommendation to the City Commission.
Such improvements that increase the resiliency of the City may include:
Environmental restoration protects;
Environmental remediation projects;
f Environmental monitoring;
4) Green infrastructure;
Enhanced storm water quality and quantity improvements; and/or
Sustainability planning efforts.
SECTION 2. That Chapter 100, entitled "Sustainability," of the City Code of Ordinances, is
hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 100 - Reserved
Sec. 100-1. — 100-27. Reserved
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mcthods utilized in a way that result in minimum impact on natural resources, energy
consumption, use of water, use of raw materials and waste generation, thereby affording
LEED means Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building
Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, or other recognized green
Program participant means any person or entity seeking program certification for a
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guidelines, policies and procedures will be incorporated into the development and
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the applicant for the purpose of completing improvements necessary for LEED
assurance provided on the success of plans to complete the LEED certification
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b) The city shall encourage not less than two members each of the building, planning
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b) Frequency. The program shall be subject to review one year after the effective date of this
c) Purpose. The purpose of reviewing the-program includes, but is not limited to, updating
program standards and incentives, recommending program or marketing changes,
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The energy economic development zone shall be comprised of the entirety of the City of
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b) The business is either a dean technology sector business or a green business, as both
set forth in section 100 25; or
c) The business is LEED certified; or
d) The business is a green lodging establishment, as defined in section 100 22.
a) The business must achieve an Energy Star Rating of 50 or higher in each of the
verifying the Energy Star Rating; or
b) The business must achieve the energy efficiency standards of one of the following
i) The green lodging program administered by the Florida Department of
ii) The Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design Program, administered by
the U.S. Green Building Council.
Sec. 100_26. _ Program guidetins
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the state's guidelines.
SECTION 3. REVIEW.
A progress report shall be presented to the City Commission within fifteen (15) months
of the effective date of this Ordinance in order to review the success of the regulations
contained within. The review shall at a minimum address the following:
1. The effectiveness of the sustainability requirements to reduce demand for energy and
greenhouse gas emissions in Miami Beach. .
2. The effectiveness of the Sustainability Fee at encouraging sustainable development.
3. The effectiveness of review procedures.
SECTION 4. APPLICABILITY.
This Ordinance shall not apply to developments that have an approved Order from the
Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board, or Planning Board
issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, developments that have submitted a
complete application for hearing before the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Historic
Preservation Board, or Planning Board prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, or that have
been issued a building permit process number prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section and parts of sections in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of
this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of the City of Miami Beach as
amended; that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or reentered to accomplish
such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section" or other appropriate
word.
SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect on April 1, 2016 following adoption.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:.
An Ordinance establishing Chapter 133 in the Land Development Regulations of the City Code
entitled "Sustainability and Resiliency;" authorizing property owners and developers to pay a
Sustainability Fee or post a bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total construction cost into
the City's Sustainability Fund, which is reimbursable pursuant to the level of Green Building
compliance achieved; establishing a Sustainability and Resiliency Fund for the deposit of the
sustainability fees; and repealing Chapter 100, entitled "Sustainability." ,
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase satisfaction with neighborhood character. Increase satisfaction with development and
growth management across the City.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc 48% of residential respondents and 55% of
businesses rate the effort put forth by the City to regulate development is"about the right amount."
Item Summary/Recommendation:
SECOND READING—PUBLIC HEARING
The subject Ordinance would encourage the development of Sustainable Buildings by requiring
eligible projects to pay a Sustainability Fee or post a bond in the amount of 5% of total construction
costs. The funds would be deposited into the"Sustainability and Resiliency Fund." Within a year, with
a possible six (6) month extension, of obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of
Completion, the applicant may apply for a refund of all or a portion of the fee contingent on the level of
Green Building Certification achieved.
On July 29, 2015,the Land Use and Development Committee recommended in favor of the ordinance
and that the City Commission refer the attached"`Ordinance Amendment to the Planning Board. On
September 2, 2015, the City Commission referred the item to the Planning Board (Item C4E).
On January 13, 2016,- the City Commission: 1) accepted the recommendation of the Land Use and
Development Committee via separate motion; 2) approved the attached Ordinance at First Reading;
and 3) scheduled a Second Reading Public Hearing for February 10, 2016:
The Administration recommends that the City..Commission adopt the Ordinance.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
On December 15, 2015, the Planning Board reviewed the proposed ordinance and endorsed it with a
favorable recommendation (Vote of 7-0). Due to a.change in the Title, the matter must be re-noticed
for final Planning Board action and transmittal. The Planning Board ratified its recommendation after a
public hearing on January 26, 2016 and transmitted the item to the City Commission with a favorable
recommendation, inclusive four modifications that were suggested by staff(Vote of 7-0)
Financial Information:
Source of Amount . Account
Funds: .
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Financial Impact Summary:.
In accordance with Charter section 5.02, which requires that the "City of Miami Beach shall consider
the long-term economic impact.(at least 5 years) of proposed legislative actions," this shall confirm
that the C ity Administration evaluated the long-term economic impact (at least 5 years) of this
proposed legislative action, and determined that there will be no measurable impact on the City's
budget.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Thomas Mooney
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City f ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 10, 2016 SECOND READING — PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment—Sustain. bility and Resiliency
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS (LDR'S) OF THE CITY CODE, BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER
133, ENTITLED "SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY;" ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION AS A
REQUIREMENT DURING ZONING REVIEW OF NEW PROJECTS OVER A
CERTAIN SIZE ("ELIGIBLE PROJECT(S)"); ESTABLISHING A
SUSTAINABILITY FEE PROGRAM FOR PROJECTS THAT DO NOT ACHIEVE
THE REQUIRED GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION LEVEL; AUTHORIZING
PROPERTY OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS TO PAY A SUSTAINABILITY FEE,
OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, POST A BOND, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE
PERCENT (5%) OF THE TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE ELIGIBLE
PROJECT(S), INTO THE CITY'S SUSTAINABILITY FUND, WHICH BOND OR
FUNDS ARE REIMBURSABLE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER OR DEVELOPER
PURSUANT TO THE LEVEL OF GREEN BUILDING COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED
BY THE "ELIGIBLE PROJECT"; ESTABLISHING A SUSTAINABILITY AND
RESILIENCY FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF THE SUSTAINABILITY FEES
GENERATED THROUGH THE SUSTAINABILITY FEE PROGRAM, AND
PROVIDING THE USES FOR WHICH THE FEES DEPOSITED IN THE
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY FUND CAN BE USED; AND REPEALING
CHAPTER 100, ENTITLED "SUSTAINABILITY" AS DUPLICATIVE AND
CONTRADICTORY TO THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY REVISIONS
OF CHAPTER 133; PROVIDING FOR REVIEW; APPLICABILITY;
CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the ordinance with modifications.
BACKGROUND
On April 15, 2015, at the request of Commissioner Micky Steinberg, the City Commission referred
an item to the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee, regarding the provision of renewable
energy sources in new construction projects (Item C4G). On May 6, 2015, at the request of
Commissioner Micky Steinberg, the City Commission referred the item to the Land Use and
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Development Committee (Item C4H).
On June 24, 2015, the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee discussed the item and continued
it to the July 22, 2015 meeting. On July 22, 2015, the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee
discussed the item and recommended in favor of the item with a modification that LEED
requirements apply to large scale single-family residences, as well as commercial new
construction. Staff was also directed to research the average square footage of a single-family
residence to determine the appropriate threshold.
On June 17, 2015, the Land Use and Development Committee continued the item to the July 29,
2015 meeting. On July 29, 2015, the Land Use and Development Committee recommended that
the City Commission refer the attached Ordinance Amendment to the Planning Board, with a
modification that the applicable square footage be reduced to 7,000 square feet. The Land Use
Committee also requested that focus groups be convened for additional input, prior to the matter
being considered by the Planning Board.
On September 2, 2015, the City Commission referred the item to the Planning Board (Item C4E).
On November 4, 2015, upon the recommendation on the Land Use and Development Committee,
a focus group meeting was held with developers and other affected parties to discuss the impact of
the proposed Ordinance amendment on development in the City.
On October 27, 2015, the Planning Board continued the item (File No. 2290) to the November 24,
2015 meeting. On November 24, 2015, the Planning Board continued the item to the December
15, 2015 meeting.
On December 15, 2015, the Planning Board withdrew File No. 2290A and replaced it with File No.
2290B, in order to incorporate an updated title for the proposed Ordinance amendment. The
Planning Board then discussed File No. 2290B, provided a tentative favorable recommendation,
and continued the item to January 26, 2016 for final ratification of the recommendation.
On January 13, 2016, the City Commission 1) accepted the recommendation of the Land Use and
Development Committee via separate motion; 2) approved the attached Ordinance at First
Reading; and 3) scheduled a Second Reading Public Hearing for February 10, 2016.
ANALYSIS
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), existing buildings are one of the
biggest contributors to environmental pollution in the U.S., accounting for 40 percent of total energy
use, 72 percent electricity consumption, 39 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions, and 13
percent of total water consumption.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has developed Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system to address design and construction
activities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability of residential and commercial buildings.
LEED certified buildings save money and resources and have a positive impact on the health of
occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy.
Additionally, the International Living Future Institute developed an international sustainable building
certification program called the Living Building Challenge. The Living Building Challenge is the
built environment's most rigorous performance standard, which calls for the creation of building
projects at all scales that operate as cleanly, beautifully and efficiently as nature's architecture.
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Staff has developed a draft ordinance, establishing regulations and procedures that will help the
city become more resilient and strongly encourage green building. Green Building Certification
promotes efficient design, construction, operation, maintenance and deconstruction of buildings
and site development. The green building provisions are designed to achieve the following
objectives:
1) Increase energy efficiency in buildings;
2) Encourage water and resource conservation;
3) Reduce waste generated by construction projects;
4) Reduce long-term building operating and maintenance costs;
5) Improve indoor air quality and occupant health;
6) Contribute to meeting state and local commitments to reduce greenhouse gas production
and emissions; and
7) Encourage sound urban planning principles.
There were concerns regarding the impact of this program on single-family residential properties.
An analysis of the single family homes that have been approved by the Design Review Board or
have an approved building permit over the six months prior to September indicates that the
average size of new homes is expected to be 6,452 square feet; the median size is 5,165 square
feet; and the top 25% of homes are larger than 7,186 square feet. It is suggested that larger
homes, which will have the greatest environmental impact, be built to Green Building standards in
order to mitigate their impact. As a result, the proposed ordinance proposes applies to the
following types of development:
1) All new construction that proposes over 7,000 square feet of construction of a structure; or
2) Ground floor additions (whether attached or detached) to existing structures that
encompass over 10,000 square feet of additional floor area.
Sustainability Fee Program
In order to achieve green building standards, the proposed ordinance requires the payment of a
Sustainability Fee for eligible buildings prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
TCO), Certificate of Occupancy (CO), or Certificate of Completion (CC). This fee is set as a five
5%) percent of the construction valuation. The proposed fee is based on research that indicates
that this is the average cost of achieving LEED Gold Certification. The proposed ordinance then
provides for refunds of the fee based upon the level of green building certification achieved. The
level of the refund is detailed in the following table:
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Certification Compliance Schedule
Level of Sustainability Fee Reimbursement to
Certification Achieved Participant for meeting certain Green
Building certification levels
0% refund of bond or payment of
Failure to obtain Certification Sustainability fee
50% refund of bond or payment of
LEED Certified Sustainability Fee
66% refund of bond or payment of
LEED Silver Certified Sustain ability Fee
LEED Gold Certified or
International Living Future
Institute Petals or Net Zero 100% refund of bond or payment of
Energy Certified Sustainability Fee
LEED Platinum Certified or
International Living Future
Institute Living Building 100% refund of bond or payment of
Challenge Certified Sustainability Fee
The level of the refund is based upon the estimated cost of achieving the indicated LEED green
building certification levels. The participant is required to obtain green building certification within a
year of obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion (CC), with the
possibility of a one year extension, in order to obtain the refund.
The base Living Building Challenge certification provides for a very high level of sustainable
practices that are equivalent, if not more stringent than LEED Gold Certification. Because the
Living Building Challenge provides no equivalent standard to LEED Silver or LEED Certified, no
refund is indicated for the Green Building Challenge at those levels.
Sustainability and Resiliency Fund
The fees collected as part of this program will be used to establish a Sustainability and Resiliency
Fund. These funds will be used to include improvements that increase the resiliency of the City
such as:
1) Environmental restoration projects;
2) Environmental remediation projects;
3) Environmental monitoring;
4) Green infrastructure;
5) Enhanced storm water quality and quantity improvements; and/or
6) Sustainability planning efforts.
The Sustainability and Resiliency Fund could therefore be used to fund resiliency projects such as
living shorelines, water quality monitoring, soil remediation, and establishing alternative forms of
energy. It could also be used to supplement resiliency elements of existing capital improvement
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projects including incorporating bioswales and urban trees into existing street scape projects, water
conservation irrigation systems, and enhanced water quality elements into future storm water and
greywater projects.
Review
The proposed ordinance would require that within 15 months of the effective date of the Ordinance
a progress report be submitted to the City Commission to review the success on the regulations.
Such review at minimum shall address the following:
1) Whether the sustainability requirements sufficiently respond to the climate of Miami Beach;
2) The effectiveness of the Sustainability Fee; and
3) The effectiveness of the review procedures.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On December 15, 2015, the Planning Board reviewed the proposed ordinance and endorsed it with
a favorable recommendation. Due to a change in the Title, the matter was re-noticed for final
Planning Board action and transmittal. The Planning Board ratified its recommendation after a
public hearing on January 26, 2016 and transmitted the item to the City Commission with a
favorable recommendation, inclusive four modifications that were suggested by staff. The
modifications are identified in the update section of the memorandum.
FISCAL IMPACT
In accordance with Charter Section 5.02, which requires that the "City of Miami Beach shall
consider the long term economic impact (at least five years) of proposed legislative actions," this
shall confirm that the City Administration City Administration evaluated the long term economic
impact (at least five years) of this proposed legislative action. The proposed ordinance is not
expected to have a negative fiscal impact upon the City.
UPDATE
At first reading approval of the proposed ordinance on January 13, 2016, the City Commission
requested that staff research the cost and timeframes associated with the review for green building
certification. The USGBC's current fee for LEED Certification standard review of a building that is
less than 50,000 square feet, excluding parking, is approximately $3,150 for USGBC members.
The current fee for buildings over 50,000 square feet, excluding parking, is $0.045 per square foot,
in addition to a $900 registration fee. Therefore, a 100,000 square foot building could expect a fee
of $5,400 from the USGBC. There may be additional costs should the applicant wish to hire a
green building consultant; however, many architects are already certified by green building
agencies and are able to design sustainable and resilient buildings without the need for additional
consultants. The standard review time for plans is 20 to 25 business days; however, the applicant
may request an expedited review of 10 to 12 business days for an additional $10,000.
As it relates to the overall cost to the overall project, the implementation of LEED standards can
vary widely, depending upon the credits sought. In addition, the cost of achieving certain credits
can vary depending on the size of the building, location, and uses provided. Research indicates
that the overall estimated cost of achieving LEED Gold certification varies between 0.3 and five
percent above the cost of a project that did not seek any certification.
Additional research was performed regarding the credits that will be available to developers in the
City. By virtue of the walkable, mixed-use nature of Miami Beach and existing zoning, building,
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plumbing, and stormwater requirements, many developers will find that they will automatically be
eligible for 15 to 16 credits out of the 60 required credits (25 to 27 percent) along with several of
the prerequisites necessary to achieve LEED Gold Certification.
Finally, the Commission also requested that local green building certification options be identified.
Since the City does not have the authority to amend the Florida Building Code, such an option
would involve an amendment to the Land Development Regulations. The City could adopt
standards similar to those used by the USGBC; however, the City's departments involved in land
development presently do not have the expertise necessary should such an option be desired.
This includes experts in energy modeling, energy optimization, refrigerant management,
indoor/outdoor water efficiency, product and raw material sourcing, building material reuse, and
indoor air quality. Additional staff would also be necessary for environmental site assessment and
remediation. In addition, as technology is constantly changing, there would be a need for
continuing education and updating of the adopted standards.
Proposed Modifications
Additional feedback was sought out from developers and green building consultants in regards to
the impacts of the proposed ordinance. Based on the feedback, the following modifications are
suggested to the proposed ordinance, which were transmitted to the City Commission with a
favorable recommendation by the Planning Board:
1) Modify the definition of "LEED" from the "most recent" edition to an "effective"
edition. This modification will ensure that there are no discrepancies when a new version
of LEED standards is released and a prior version is still active.
2) Clarify the titles for the International Living Future Institute certifications in the
Certification Compliance Schedule. This modification corrects the names for the
certification types available from the International Future Living Institute.
3) Modify when the Sustainability Fee is due from prior to obtaining "Building Permit"
to prior to obtaining "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of
Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion (CC), whichever comes first."
Subsequent to discussions with stakeholders, it became apparent that obtaining financing
for the Sustainability Fee prior to obtaining a building permit may prove difficult, as several
financial institutions do not release funds until a building permit is issued. The proposed
modification addresses that concern. In addition, it may be possible for green building
certification to be obtained prior to the TCO, CO or CC application, allowing for the
possibility that collection of a Sustainability Fee not be necessary or that the fee be reduced
based on the level of compliance achieved.
4) Increase the length of the extension of refund period from six months to one year.
This modification is recommended in case there any unforeseen events in the construction
process that may extend the certification timeframe.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the ordinance with the following
amendments:
1) Modify the definition of "LEED" from the "most recent" edition to an "effective"
edition, as follows:
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Sec. 133-1 — Definitions.
LEED means the most recent an effective edition of the Leadershi• in Ener• and
Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System for Building Design and
Construction or Homes, as applicable, of the United States Green Building Council
USGBC).
2) Clarify the titles for the International Living Future Institute certifications in the
Certification Compliance Schedule, as follows:
Sec. 133-6. —Sustainability Fee Calculation.
Certification Compliance Schedule
Level of
Sustainability Fee Reimbursement
Certification Achieved to Participant for meeting certain
Green Building certification levels
0% refund of bond or payment of
Failure to obtain Certification Sustainability fee
50% refund of bond or payment of
LEED Certified Sustainabilit Fee
66% refund of bond or payment of
LEED Silver Certified Sustainabilit Fee
LEED Gold Certified or g
International Living Future Institute 100% refund of bond or payment
Petals or Net Zero Ener• Certified of Sustainability Fee
LEED Platinum Certified or
International Living Future Institute 100% refund of bond or payment
Living Building Challenge Certified of Sustainability Fee,
3) Modify when the Sustainability Fee is due from prior to obtaining "Building Permit"
to prior to obtaining "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of
Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion (CC), whichever comes first," as
follows:
Sec. 133-6. —Sustainability Fee Calculation.
a) In order to obtain a building a +t Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO),
Certificate of Occu'arm CO or Certificate of Corn•le ion CC whichever comes first
the eligible participant must first post a Sustainability Fee payment bond or issue full
payment of the Sustainability Fee to the City. The Sustainability Fee shall be valued at
five percent (5%) of the total construction valuation of the building permit. However, the
eligible participant may be entitled to a refund or partial refund, of the bond, or payment
of the Sustainability Fee, based upon achieving the program certification levels in the
compliance schedule below:
If the proof of green building certification is provided prior to the obtaining a CC or CO.
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the "Sustainability Fee" shall be in the full amount identified above, minus the refund for
the level of green building certification achieved identified in the Certification
Compliance Schedule.
The Sustainability Fee shall be valuated upon the eligible participant's submittal at time
of application for buildingbuildingz Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate
of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion (CC). whichever comes first,, upon
review b the •lannln• de artment durin• zonln• review of the sermit certifica e. The
Sustainability Fee bond or full payment shall be provided by participant prior to
obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of occupancy (CO)
or Certificate of Completion, whichever comes first. er-mit.
Sec. 133-7 — Review Procedures.
a) Prior to obtaining a S er-mit Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of
Occu•anc CO or Certificate of Corn•letion CC whichever comes first the •ualif in•
projects shall post a bond with the City, or in the alternative, provide a payment to the
City, in the amount of the "Sustainability Fee" identified in Section 133-6(a).
4) Increase the length of the extension of refund period from six months to one year, as
follows:
Sec. 133-7 — Review Procedures.
The Planning Director may approve, upon the request of the eligible participant, a
one-time e- - one 1 ear extension •rovided •roof that the •reen buildin•
certification agency's review remains pending to determine final certification.
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