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Memorandum
To: Atlantic Beach City Commission
From: Holly L. Waters, Atlantic Beach Community Keepers
RE: Revisions to Ordinance NO: 95-26-128
Thank you for your concern for the preservation of live oak trees
in Atlantic Beach.
We are asking that you consider the following revisions to the
ordinance that will make it more comprehensive to protect the
vital tree canopy in our city.
o. Replace all live oak tree or live oak trees text with maritime
trees.
This will broaden the number and types of trees that are
protected under the ordinance. Many other trees, such as
cypress, red oak, and sycamore cover the canopy.
o. Define the diameter of the trees to be protected at 20 inches.
Anything more will continue to allow the continued clear cutting
without the need for more justification.
As you review this request, please note that in the first five (5)
months of this year, 98 trees already have been removed and
only 25 planted. A total of 1 ,327 inches of trees have been
removed and only 254 inches planted. Removing trees that are
20 inches or more endangers the tree lined streets and canopy
the residents of this city enjoy.
Photos of tree canopies on streets in your districts are enclosed
in this packet.
Replace all Live Oak tree or Live Oak trees with Maritime trees
ORDINANCE NO.95-26-128
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, PROTECTION OF TREES AND NATIVE
VEGETATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING ARTICLE II,
LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS, SECTION 23-8, DEFINITIONS, TO ADD A
DEFINITION FOR LANDMARK LIVE OAK TREE; AMENDING ARTICLE IV,
DIVISION 5, AREAS OF SPECIAL CONCERN, TO CREATE SECTION 23-42,
LANDMARK LIVE OAK TREES, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS,
PRESERVATION STANDARDS, REMOVAL CRITERIA, RELOCATION
REQUIREMENTS, AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDMARK
LIVE OAK TREES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT, CODIFICATION,
APPLICABILITY, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Commission conducted a Town Hall meeting on May 2, 2026, during which
the preservation of the City's mature live oak tree canopy was identified as a community priority; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission directed City staff to develop an expedited approach to
strengthen protections for the City's most significant and mature live oak trees; and
WHEREAS, mature live oak trees are among the City's most valuable natural resources and
contribute substantially to the environmental, aesthetic, historic, and cultural character of the community;
and
WHEREAS, mature live oak trees provide significant public benefits, including stormwater
interception, carbon sequestration, air quality improvement, urban heat island mitigation, wildlife habitat,
and energy conservation; and
WHEREAS, mature live oak trees enhance neighborhood character, increase property values,
improve quality of life for residents, and contribute to the City's long-term environmental resilience; and
WHEREAS,according to information published by the International Society of Arboriculture,live
oak trees of substantial trunk diameter may be many decades to more than two centuries old, representing
natural assets that cannot be readily replaced within a human lifetime; and
WHEREAS,the loss of mature live oak canopy requires many decades to restore and may result in
the permanent loss of environmental and community benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that certain exceptionally large and mature live oak trees
warrant special recognition and enhanced protection due to their age, size, ecological value, and
contribution to the City's urban forest; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission desires to establish a classification for such trees as "Landmark
Live Oak Trees" and to designate those trees as regulated trees throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the removal of Landmark Live Oak Trees should be
strongly discouraged and permitted only when demonstrated to be unavoidable or necessary under standards
established by this ordinance; and
Ordinance No.5-26-75
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WHEREAS,the City Commission further finds that relocation of Landmark Live Oak Trees, when
determined to be feasible by qualified professionals, should be considered prior to approving removal in
order to preserve these significant community resources; and
WHEREAS,enhanced mitigation requirements are necessary,to account for the extraordinary value
of Landmark Live Oak Trees and to discourage unauthorized removal; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that requiring review by the Community Development
Board and final approval by the City Commission for the removal of Landmark Live Oak Trees promotes
transparency, accountability, and protection of the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Code of Ordinances Amended to add a new definition to Section 23-8 and a new
section 23-42. Amend Section 23-8 to add a new definition of a landmark oak tree and New Section 23-42
—Landmark Oak trees is hereby added to the Code of Ordinances to the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida as
follows:
Section 23-8 definitions 20 inches
Landmark live oak trees are live oaks at least(amount to be determined)inches of diameter at breast height
(DBH)or greater.
Section 23-42
Landmark Oak Trees
Landmark live oak trees, as defined in Section 23-8, are considered regulated trees in all areas of the city,
and their removal is strongly discouraged. Notwithstanding any state regulations to the contrary, a tree
removal permit is required to remove any landmark live oak. If an applicant proposes removal based on a
certified arborist's report deeming the tree a hazard to persons or property, the City will retain an
independent, third-party arborist to evaluate the tree. Prior to approving any removal,the City reserves the
right to require the relocation of the tree(s)at the applicant's sole expense. Final approval for removal must
be granted by both the Community Development Board and the City Commission. If mitigation is
authorized by the City Commission,the mitigation rate shall be(determined by the City Commission). If a
landmark live oak is removed without a permit, the mitigation rate for that tree shall be(to be determined
by the City Commission). Planting mitigation credits are only available for planting replacement live oaks
with a minimum 4-inch caliper,subject to prior City staff approval of a landscape plan. Landmark live oaks.
Removal may be approved by the City Commission upon demonstration by the applicant that the
development or construction activity cannot occur in any other location on the site, or that removal is
unavoidable due to site conditions and/or design considerations beyond the control of the applicant.
SECTION 2. Incorporation. Codification, Scrivener's Errors. Conflict and Severability.
Ordinance No. 5-26-75
Page 2of3
WHEREAS,the City Commission further finds that relocation of Landmark Live Oak Trees, when
determined to be feasible by qualified professionals, should be considered prior to approving removal in
order to preserve these significant community resources; and
WHEREAS,enhanced mitigation requirements are necessary to account for the extraordinary value
of Landmark Live Oak Trees and to discourage unauthorized removal; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that requiring review by the Community Development
Board and final approval by the City Commission for the removal of Landmark Live Oak Trees promotes
transparency, accountability, and protection of the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Code of Ordinances Amended to add a new definition to Section 23-8 and a new
section 23-42. Amend Section 23-8 to add a new definition of a landmark oak tree and New Section 23-42
—Landmark Oak trees is hereby added to the Code of Ordinances to the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida as
follows:
Section 23-8 definitions 20 inches
Landmark live oak trees are live oaks at least(amount to be determined)inches of diameter at breast height
(DBE)or greater.
Section 23-42
Landmark Oak Trees
Landmark live oak trees, as defined in Section 23-8, are considered regulated trees in all areas of the city,
and their removal is strongly discouraged. Notwithstanding any state regulations to the contrary, a tree
removal permit is required to remove any landmark live oak. If an applicant proposes removal based on a
certified arborist's report deeming the tree a hazard to persons or property, the City will retain an
independent, third-party arborist to evaluate the tree. Prior to approving any removal, the City reserves the
right to require the relocation of the tree(s)at the applicant's sole expense. Final approval for removal must
be granted by both the Community Development Board and the City Commission. If mitigation is
authorized by the City Commission, the mitigation rate shall be(determined by the City Commission). If a
landmark live oak is removed without a permit, the mitigation rate for that tree shall be (to be determined
by the City Commission). Planting mitigation credits are only available for planting replacement live oaks
with a minimum 4-inch caliper, subject to prior City staff approval of a landscape plan. Landmark live oaks.
Removal may be approved by the City Commission upon demonstration by the applicant that the
development or construction activity cannot occur in any other location on the site, or that removal is
unavoidable due to site conditions and/or design considerations beyond the control of the applicant.
SECTION 2. Incorporation, Codification, Scrivener's Errors. Conflict and Severability.
Ordinance No. 5-26-75
Page 2of3
(a)It is the intention of the City Commission and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance
shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, and that
the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may be
changed to "section," "article," or other appropriate word.
(b) The publisher of the City of Atlantic Beach's Code of Ordinances, the Municipal Code Corporation
(www.municode.com)is hereby directed to incorporate the revised and amended Code provisions provided
herein into the City's Code of Ordinances. Sections of Chapter 5 may be renumbered or re-lettered and
scrivener's errors, formatting and typographical errors and other minor, inadvertent graphical errors in
Chapter 5 which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager and City Attorney without
the need of public hearing,by filing a corrected or re-codified copy of same with the City Clerk.
(c) All Ordinances, Resolutions, Code of Ordinances or parts of thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
(d) If any word, phrase, clause, subsection, or section of this Ordinance is for any reason held
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity thereof shall not affect the
validity of any remaining portions of the Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon final reading and approval.
PASSED by the City Commission on first reading this day of -, 2026.
PASSED by the City Commission on second and final reading this day of ,2026.
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Curtis Ford,Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney
Ordinance No.5-26-75
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Public Comment: Ordinance No. 95-26-128
Atlantic Beach City Commission Meeting—June 22, 2026
Why Ordinance No. 95-26-128 Should Cover All Maritime Species at 20" DBH
• Framing for this ordinance
o The community did not say only large live oaks, at the May Town Hall there were double the comments for
canopy level protection than those for only live oaks
o Not an overreach--Commission will not be overreaching with this amended motion it will be responding to
its community,fulfilling its stated vision of protecting community character, and doing its job for long term
resiliency and protecting property values for its residents(not spec builders/developers)
■ AB is on the cusp of a demographic shift:34%of our population is 60 or older.As this generation
transitions,their properties—many with decades-old canopy—will be sold.Without protection
now,spec builders will maximize lot yield and remove trees at rates that will permanently alter the
character of this city.Longer droughts and intense short term rainfall will increase newly planted
trees mortality rate(aka fewer planted trees will make it to maturity resulting in more canopy loss)
• More time needed-Respectfully I do not believe Commission needs to add six months to consider
broadening this ordinance to 20" DBH and all maritime species.
o Data supports,staff supports,and ESC supports this action
• Canopy loss is measurable and accelerating while impervious surface is increasing.That's more
heat, more runoff, and more vulnerability for every resident.The community is literally getting hotter.
Protecting only one species at a very high size threshold does nothing to stop this trend.
o The 50"live oak threshold is borrowed from a rural county.The Mayor cited Alachua County,which uses a
45"threshold—but Alachua County is far more rural and less intensively developed than Atlantic Beach.
AB's built out density demands a more protective standard.
• 31 species prote_cted,not just one.The City's Recommended Tree List shows that 31 species can reach 20"DBH—
including Bald Cypress(up to 600-year lifespan), Hickories(200-300 years),American Elm (up to 300 years),Tupelo,
Magnolia,Shumard Oak, Long-leaf Pine,and American Holly. Despite being mentioned,water oaks(Quercus nigra)
are not on the city's recommended list. Limiting protection to only live oaks alone abandons the rest of this
irreplaceable biodiverse maritime canopy. Also,just as a reference point,the majority of homes in Atlantic Beach are
not as old as AB's larger trees—roughly 62%of the building stock was constructed between 1970 and 1999.
Housing units Added by D.cod..Allende Beech FL
,....,...,..., «,... ...........-.. ::+ndrt..Hawing Stook Growth-Atlantic Bach FL
• A lone majestic live oak is vulnerable.A lone large live oak standing without neighboring trees is dramatically more
vulnerable to wind damage,flooding,and storm failure.Canopy functions as an ecosystem.
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• The urgency is real and it is vital for the Commission to take action now.
• I urge you to amend tonight's ordinance to include all maritime species at 20"DBH and vote yes on this
amendment.
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