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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) based amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan.
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP ~~"
Community Development Director
DATE: February 24, 2010
BACKGROUND: After an almost two-year process, the City is now ready to proceed with the final
phase of the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendment process, the Adoption Phase.
The Transmittal Draft was sent to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the other
reviewing state agencies in September, and the Objections, Recommendations and Comments (the
"ORC") report was received in early December. The ORC contained only four minor objections and
recommendations from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The other reviewing state
agencies had no objections. Staff has coordinated with DCA to address the objections, which required
additional maps, and the relocation of several policies required to be in particular elements of the Plan.
As you will recall from the Transmittal Draft, most revisions to the Plan are necessitated by changes in
Growth Management law or to address protection of marsh and wetland resources. To answer an
anticipated question, there are only two changes to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM): 1) the beach
front was not previously assigned a land use designation on the FLUM, although it was designated as
Recreation/Open Space within the text. The beachfront is now appropriately designated as
Recreation/Open Space; 2) The FLUM designation for Tideviews is still Commercial and Residential,
Low Density, as it was originally designated by the 1990 Comprehensive Plan. Tideviews will now be
designated as Recreation/Open Space. There are no other changes to land use designations in this
amendment.
And as informational background, Atlantic Beach is not a community that has engaged in frequent
Comprehensive Plan land use amendments. Since 1990, only two privately initiated land use changes
have been requested and approved in the City. 1) In 2004, Johnston Island, which is now designated
Residential, Low Density with about one-half acre of highly restricted Commercial, and 2) in 2007, the
Selva Marina Country Club property which is now designated as Residential, Low Density.
The only other land use changes have been initiated by the City to assign the annexed marsh area as
Conservation and to reduce density within the Coastal High Hazard Areas to Residential, Low Density.
The vast majority of land area within the City was developed prior to the implementation of Florida's
growth management law. The first 1990 Comprehensive Plan assigned land use designations to be
largely consistent with the existing development pattern. Of all the area within the City designated for
residential use, 78% is designated as Residential, Low Density, and there are very explicit policies in
the Plan prohibiting increases in residential density.
RECOMENDATION: Motion to approve Ordinance 31-10-09 on first reading.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 31-10-09 and Adoption Document. (Strikethrough/underline draft has
been previously provided to the City Commission. Drafts of the Text and Maps are available for
review at City Hall and have been on the City's website throughout this process.)
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGE
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AGENDA ITEM # 7B
MARCH 8, 2010
City of Atlantic Beach
2010-2020
Comprehensive Plan
Goals, Objectives and Policies
City of Atlantic Beach, Florida
EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Adopted by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
Effective Date:
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Within these draft elements, struck-through text is to be deleted,
and underlined text is new language.
Table of Contents
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Index of Tables and Maps ................................................................... ii
Background and Summary
of the City's Comprehensive Planning Process .......................................... iii
General Characteristics and Conditions
of the City of Atlantic Beach ................................................................ iv
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
A. Future Land Use Element .............................................
B. Transportation Element ................................................
C. Infrastructure Element ...................................................
D. Conservation and
Coastal Management Element .......................................
E. Recreation and Open Space Element ................................
F. Housing Element ............................................................
G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element ...........................
A-1 - A-16
B-1 - B-12
C-1 - C-6
D-1 - D-10
E-1 - E-7
F-1 - F-5
G-1 - G-6
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Index of Tables and Maps
Future Land Use Map Series
The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2015 Comprehensive
Plan Map Series are included and adopted as part of this Comprehensive Plan
amendment. In the event of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan,
the text of the Plan shall control.
Map A-1: Future Land Use Map
Map A-2: Wetlands
Map A-3: Coastal High Hazard Area
Map A-4: Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Map B-1: Transportation Facilities
Map C-1: Existing and Planned Potable Water Wells
Tables __ Page Number
Table A-1: Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density .............. A-8
Table A-2: Non-Residential Intensity Standards .......................................... A-8
Table B-1: 2008 Traffic Volumes .............................................................. . B-5
Table B-2: Year 2010 Traffic Projections ................................................... B-6
Table B-3: Future Traffic Projections ......................................................... B-7
Table B-4: City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area Minimum Levels of Service ..... B-9
Table E-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards ............... E-4
Table E-2: Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 20094 ........... . E-5
Table H-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards ................ H-3
Table H-2: Sanitary Sewer Level of Service Standards .................................. H-4
Table H-3: Solid Waste and Potable Water Level of Service Standards ............. H-4
Table H-4: Transportation Level of Service Standards ................................... H-5
Table H-6: Schedule of Capital Improvements, 2007-08 through 2011-12 ......... H-12
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Background and Summary of the
City's Comprehensive Planning Process
Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and
Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the City of Atlantic Beach
adopted its original Comprehensive Plan in December of 1990. Section 163.3191,
F.S. requires that the Plan be updated periodically through the preparation and
adoption of an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). The City's previous EAR
was adopted in February 2003, and subsequent EAR-based amendments were
adopted and found to be in compliance in September of 2004. Amendments as
required by Statutory or Rule changes have been made such that the effective plan
is current. The City's most recent EAR ^f n+~.,,,+;^ Q°,,,h coo was submitted to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs
;~~~nf_=~~_Th° ceo ,.,.,~ and determined to be sufficient ' _
December 19, 2008.
The 2008 EAR f~; t~~o~0~o~;rT~;~'~•evaluated the 49~9A2003-20088
planning period, and . Th° C°Q summarized the seie+~status of the various
elements at the time of adoption of the 2889-2004 EAR-based amendment
~°.,,.,~°h°.,~;.•° o~", ~~ oon~ .,,,,~ +h° conditions at the time of preparation of the EAR
(2003); analyzed the changes since adoption of the Plan; identified the successes or
failures in implementing the policies and recommendations in the Plan and the
reasons therefore; analyzed the impact of any unforeseen problems or opportunities
presented and identified the mandatory Statutory and Administrative Rule changes
since the adoption of the Plan. Based upon this analysis, the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report included recommendations for revisions to update the adopted
Comprehensive Plan.
This update of the Plan reflects all changes recommended within the 2008 EAR.
Text that is no longer relevant, as well as objectives and policies requiring only one
time action by the City, which have been implemented through the course of the
planning horizon, have been deleted. Other policies that require continued
implementation or that have been partially implemented, have been appropriately
modified to address the revised planning horizon. New goals, objectives and
policies have been added to address the issues raised within the EAR and as
mandated by changes to Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. In
addition to the policy changes, the associated data and analysis as required for each
Element has been revised to support this EAR Based Amendment to the Goals,
Objectives and Policies.
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General Characteristics and Conditions
of the City of Atlantic Beach
The City of Atlantic Beach is a small coastal community lying between two miles of
Atlantic Ocean beachfront on the east and the expansive marsh and estuarine
environment of the San Pablo Creek / Intracoastal Waterway on the west. The City
contains approximately four square miles and is a near fully-developed municipality
where the predominant land use is residential consisting of many older, stable and
well-established neighborhoods.
The City of Atlantic Beach possesses a unique
character and "personality" where a high quality of life, diverse recreational activities,
preservation of community character and protection of natural resources are day-to-
day priorities to residents and elected officials as well.
The City contains two commercial corridors: the north side of Atlantic Boulevard (SR
10) extending from the ocean westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway, and Mayport
Road (SR A1A), extending from Atlantic Boulevard northerly to the municipal limits of
the City at Dutton Island Road. Both corridors nQ;~° r°n°n+l~i °vn°ri°nn°rd ~ hinh
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continue to experience a solid level of market-driven redevelopment. The
appropriate redevelopment; and #~-e aesthetic enhancements a-r~-sa#e#a}
to the Mayport Road corridor continue to be strategic planning
priorities to the City.
Since adoption of the original 1990 Plan, the City has annexed extensive marsh
areas extending westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway. The future land use of these
areas is designated as Conservation, and #we--invaluable recreational resources
have been established therein. Tideviews Preserve, which opened to the public in
1996, consists of eight acres of passive park and offers scenic views of the
Intracoastal Waterway, 2500 feet of trail and boardwalk, a scenic overlook, canoe
launch and fishing area. Dutton Island Preserve, which opened in 2003, is a 40-acre
passive park containing 9,000 feet of nature trails, fishing and viewing piers, a canoe
and kayak launch, pavilions and picnic areas and primitive camping areas.
Preservation and protection of these natural coastal resources, particularly the City's
dense native tree canopy, are strongly held community values.
Recent acquisition of the 350-acre Buckman Pritchard Trust marsh tract, renamed
the River Branch Preserve significantly increased the City's inventory of
Environmentally Sensitive Lands and development and implementation of a
resource management plan is forthcoming.
The primary objective of this Plan amendment is to restate or update existing goals,
objectives and policies, and provide new ones, as appropriate, +„~.,..r.J~ *.".°~°
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A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
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Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Future land use, new development and redevelopment within the City of Atlantic Beach
shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies and as further
controlled by the Land Development Regulations, as may be amended to implement the
Goals, Objectives, and Policies of this Comprehensive Plan. Development areas shall
be defined by the land use categories described within the Future Land Use Element and
as depicted on the Future Land Use Map, included in this Plan amendment as Map A-1
of the Future Land Use Map Series.
Pursuant to Chapter 163.3194(1), Florida Statutes, as may be amended, all
Development undertaken, and all actions taken in regard to Development, shall be
consistent with this Comprehensive Plan. Further, all Land Development Regulations
enacted or amended shall be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and in
the event of inconsistency between the requirements of any zoning or Land
Development Regulations, the provisions of this Comprehensive Plan shall prevail.
Goal A.1
The City shall manage growth and redevelopment in a manner, which results in a
pattern of land uses that: 1) encourages, creates and maintains a healthy and
aesthetically pleasing built environment, 2) avoids blighting influences, 3)
preserves and enhances coastal, environmental, natural, historic and cultural
resources, 4) maintains the City's distinct residential community character, 5)
provides for reasonable public safety and security from hazardous conditions
associated with coastal locations, aid 6) that provides public services and
facilities in a timely and cost effective manner, and 7) that encourages energv
efficiency and the use of renewable energv resources.
Objective A.1.1
Environmental Resources
Land development activities and project review procedures shall include
requirements intended to protect natural environmental features and improve the
physical characteristics of the City so as to ensure the conservation and
protection of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as defined by Policy D.3.2.8 of the
Coastal Conservation Element and any other natural resources including
wetlands, wildlife habitats, estuarine systems, and surface and groundwater
resources.
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Policy A.1.1.1 Land development within the City shall be permitted only where such
development is compatible with environmental limitations of the site and
only when submitted plans demonstrate appropriate recognition of
topography, soil conditions, flooding conditions, trees, vegetation and
other Environmentally Sensitive Areas, including wetlands and coastal
resources, and habitat protection of rare, endangered or threatened
species and areas of unique natural beauty.
Policy A.1.1.2 The City shall maintain an inventory of lands, which possess significant
environmental features, habitats, and areas of unique interest or beauty.
The potential for development proposals to adversely impact such
areas shall be considered prior to the issuance of development permits.
Policy A.1.1.3 The City shall protect potable water well fields and surface waters from
the adverse impacts of development and shall prohibit the
establishment of incompatible land uses adjacent to potable water
wells. Such incompatible land uses shall include all Industrial and
manufacturing uses, but shall also include uses, which have the
potential to ~; contaminate surface water or groundwater
resources.
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Objective A.1.2
Wetlands, Environmentally Sensitive Areas
and Estuarine Environments
The City shall protect, conserve and enhance the natural functions of existing
wetlands, marsh and estuarine systems, and other Environmentally Sensitive
Areas in order to maintain the quality and function of natural systems and wildlife
habitats.
Note: The terms "wetlands" or interchangeably "natural wetlands" as used within this
Plan shall mean those wetland areas which have been created through natural means or
through restoration or wetland creation projects of government agencies having authority
over these resources, and shall not be construed to include stormwater ponds or other
manmade drainage facilities. which may be designated as jurisdictional for the purpose
of stormwater management, but which are not natural Wetlands.
Policy A.1.2.1 The City shall protect natural wetlands and other Environmentally
Sensitive Areas, as may be identified by Map A-2 and Map A-4 of the
Future Land Use Map Series or as may be identified by other accepted
environmental survey methodologies, and their functions from the
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adverse impacts of development by maintaining the following required
upland buffers between wetlands and adjacent development as set forth
~,r;}"Zrrirrtr~ri~ . !~^,herein and as also implemented through the Land
Development Regulations.
~a) After the effective date of this plan amendment a minimum natural
vegetative upland buffer of fifty (50) feet shall be required and
maintained between developed areas and the Intracoastal
Waterway (ICW) regardless of any other reaulatory agency
requirement of a lesser distance This requirement shall also apply
to the portions of tributaries streams or other water bodies
connected to the Intracoastal Waterway. Such portions of the ICW
and these tributaries streams or other water bodies subject to this
buffer requirement shall be established by the presence of a Mean
High Water Line of the adjacent tributary stream or other water
body as established in accordance with Chapter 177.26, Florida
Statutes and such Mean High Water Line shall be depicted on all
Site Plans proposed development plans and other documents
submitted for review and permitting The fifty (50) foot upland buffer
shall be measured from the St Johns River Water Management
District or Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetland
jurisdictional line.
Determinations of vested rights which may supersede the
requirement for this 50-foot buffer shall be made on a case-bv-case
basis in accordance with the Land Development Regulations and
applicable Florida law.
(b) In the case of other natural wetland areas which may not be directly
connected to Intracoastal related streams or waterways as
described above but are part of the coastal marsh and estuarine
system, aA natural vegetative upland buffer of twenty-five (25) feet
shall be required and maintained between development and
adjacent wetlands. Where required, such buffer shall be measured
from the jurisdictional wetland line as established by the appropriate
regulatory agency.
~c) With the exception of facilities to provide public access for the
recreational use of Intracoastal related natural resources, any
buffers as may be required by preceding paragraphs (a) or (b) shall
be maintained in a natural state with the exception of the clearing of
Understory Vegetation as defined by Chapter 23 of the City's
Municipal Code of Ordinances and any such clearing shall be
approved by the City and if required the appropriate State or
Federal agency prior to any form of clearing, alteration or
disturbance of a required buffer.
(d) Where remaining natural wetlands have been damaged or degraded
over time through previous development storm events, improper
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drainage runoff or other adverse activities, but where wetland
vegetation and habitat still are predominant in quantity on a
proposed development site, all plans submitted for review or
permitting shall demonstrate a plan for mitigation, restoration,
enhancement or recovery of jurisdictional wetlands. It is the express
intent of the City that no net loss of jurisdictional wetlands occur
through any development action. within the City. Any impacted
wetlands on a development site shall be replaced elsewhere on the
same site or elsewhere within the City of Atlantic Beach. The City
shall incorporate appropriation provisions within the Land
Development Regulations to further implement this policy.
Policy A.1.2.2 The City shall protect wetlands and estuarine environments from the
adverse impacts of development and shall prohibit the establishment of
incompatible land uses adjacent to wetlands. Such incompatible land
uses shall include all Industrial uses, but shall also include uses, which
have the potential to disturb, contaminate or degrade wetland functions
or natural systems associated with wetlands and estuaries.
Policy A.1.2.2~ The City shall require that, as a condition of development approval, new
construction projects provide effective stormwater management, which
avoids the contamination of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, wetlands,
marsh and estuarine environments in accordance with applicable water
quality standards of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the
City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES)
permit and stormwater Management Plan and the Land Development
Regulations, as may be amended.
Policy A.1.2.3 New development shall be subject to the stormwater regulations as set
forth within the Land Development Regulations, and post development
conditions shall not discharge any increased level of stormwater run-off
into the City's stormwater system.
Policy A.1.2.4 The City shall not issue development permits that would significantly
alter wetland communities and functions.
Policy A.1.2.5 The City shall enforce all applicable wetland regulations, including those
as set forth within the Conservation and Coastal Management Element
of this Plan, and shall continue to develop and implement
comprehensive strategies to provide for the effective protection of
wetlands, marsh and estuarine systems, and other Environmentally
Sensitive Areas within and adjacent to the City.
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Objective A.1.3
Maintaining Residential Character
The City shall encourage future development and redevelopment, which 1) retains
the exceptionally high quality of life and the predominantly residential character of
the City of Atlantic Beach, 2) provides for the preservation and protection of the
dense tree canopy, and 3) which provides for varied and diverse recreational
opportunities, including the preservation, acquisition and development of public
access to the beach, Intracoastal Waterway and other water-related resources, and
which provides for and maintains energy efficient land use patterns.
Policy A.1.3.1 Additional commercial or industrial development shall be permitted only
on those lands that are zoned to permit such development as of the
adoption date of this Plan amendment, or following adoption of an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map (PLUM). In considering any
such application for a PLUM amendment, the City shall find that each of
the following conditions are demonstrated by the applicant seeking said
amendment.
(a) There are adequate public facilities available to serve the proposed
development.
(b) The proposed commercial or industrial development shall not have
adverse impacts to surrounding neighborhoods, other properties, the
natural environment, the aesthetic qualities of the City and shall. not
impair or degrade scenic natural views.
(c) There is a demonstrated deficiency of commercial or industrial lands
within the City to serve the needs of residents of the City for such
uses.
Policy A.1.3.2 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its tree protection,
landscaping and buffering regulations, as well as the City's "Adopt-a-
Tree" and right-of-way tree planting program.
Policy A.1.3.3 The City shall continue to manage, preserve and construct facilities that
provide diverse opportunities to all residents for both passive and active
recreation, including parks, nature preserves, trails and bikeways,
skateboard parks and ball fields, dune crossovers, waterway accesses
and associated amenities.
Policy A.1.3.4 The City shall not permit, either through public or private action, public
access ways to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other
waterways, which are open to the public as of the date of adoption of
this Plan amendment, to be closed, vacated or restricted from public
use in any manner.
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Policy A.1.3.5 The City shall continue to expand opportunities and facilities for public ~ ~
access to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, and associated creeks ~ °>
and marshes for passive and natural resource based recreation ~ ~
activities, such as hiking and biking, canoeing and kayaking birding1 0
fishing and other similar activities that have limited impact on these ~
resources.
Objective A.1.4
Old Atlantic Beach
Sites, structures, and neighborhoods, which have been identified as having
historic, architectural, archaeological, civic or cultural importance, shall be
protected from damage or destruction, and the preservation of such valuable
resources shall be encouraged by the City.
Policy A.1.4.1 Sites and structures within the City, which are determined to have
historic or archeological significance, and which are found to be worthy
of preservation in accordance with standards established by the Florida
Division of Historical Resources, shall be protected to the extent
possible.
Policy A.1.4.2 The City shall encourage the preservation of significant historic and
archaeological sites through public information programs, incentives
and recognition of the preservation efforts of individuals and
organizations.
Policy A.1.4.3 ~T--Dcs~em~e~-~1, ~AB~-The City shall
maintain within its Land Development Regulations,
provisions intended to retain the unique community identity, the
architectural character, and the residential scale of that area of the City
known as Old Atlantic Beach. Action
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Objective A.1.5
Sound Development Patterns
The City shall °~~maintain development patterns, which 1) prevent blighting
influences and eliminate non-conforming uses; 2) foster diverse and stable
neighborhoods; 3) protect coastal and environmental resources; 4) provide proper
locations for public facilities and utilities and energy-efficient land use patterns,
and 5) which encourage healthy and aesthetically pleasing living conditions.
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Policy A.1.5.1 The City shall review all applications for development permits to z
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particularly with regard to provision of open space, required parking, on- ~ m
site traffic flow, appropriate signage, impervious surface area limits, o
landscaping and tree protection so as to avoid traffic congestion, ~
hazardous public safety conditions and inefficient land use, which may
also result in harmful environmental or aesthetic effects.
Policy A.1.5.2 The City shall consider, in conjunction with the issuance of all
development permits within its boundaries, the impacts of development
upon adjacent jurisdictions, regional service entities, regional planning
policies, and hurricane evacuation plans. Further, the City shall
cooperate with such entities to ensure equitable, timely, and
coordinated urban development activities.
Policy A.1.5.3 The City shall not permit expansion or replacement of land uses in a
manner that is inconsistent with this Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
Policy A.1.5.4 The City shall continue to enforce provisions for landscaping and other
buffering methods as set forth within the Land Development
Regulations, in order to prevent and minimize incompatible land use
relationships, excessive noise transmission, and to provide screening of
unattractive views and to enhance the aesthetic qualities of streets,
neighborhoods, and public areas of the City.
Policy no longer needed in Comp Plan,
since this is now in the Charter and the Land Development
Regulations.
PolicyA.1.5.6 n ^^°~+ ~ i„~+ n°.,°in.,.,~,°„+ r°n~J.++innc• ~r.~ n+h°r (Flexible regulatory
methods shall be rutilized to provide incentives for achieving
environmental enhancement, economical land development and energy
efficient patterns of land use that provide for an appropriate mix of uses
within the City.
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Policy A.1.5.7 Commercial and light industrial development shall be located and
designed so as to minimize adverse effects on residential areas, traffic
facilities and the aesthetic character of the City.
Policy A.1.5.8 Public facilities and utilities shall be located and designed to provide the
most cost effective service and to minimize public inconvenience
Policy A.1.5.9 The City shall permit residential development only in compliance with
the residential density limitations as set forth within the Land
Development Regulations, and as designated on the Future Land Use
Map in accordance with the following table.
Table A-1
Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density
Residential Land Use
Classification Maximum Density Permitted per Acre
Residential -Low Densit RL U to six 6 Dwellin Units
Residential -Medium Densit RM Seven 7 to fourteen 14 Dwellin Units
Residential - Hi h Densit RH Fifteen 15 to twent 20 Dwellin Units
Policy A.1.5.10 The City shall permit non-residential development only in compliance
with the following non-residential intensity standards for commercial and
industrial land use classifications as designated on the Future Land Use
Map and in accordance with the following table.
Table A-2
Non-Residential Intensity Standards
Classification Floor Area Ratio* Impervious Surface
Area Limit
Commercial .50 - .70 FloorArea Ratio 70% maximum
Central Business District .50 - .70 FloorArea Ratio 70% maximum
Industrial .25 - .70 FloorArea Ratio 70% maximum
Public and Semi-Public .50 - .70 FloorArea Ratio 70% maximum
The FloorArea Ratio is determined by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the size of the
property upon which the building will be constructed.
Policy A.1.5.11 The approximately 28 acres of property located within the City of Atlantic
Beach known as the Selva Marina Country Club site, and more
particularly described within File No. CPA-2007-01 and Ordinance No.
31-07-05 is assigned a Residential, Low Density (RL) Future Land Use
Map Designation. The residential development density of this property
shall not exceed 128 Dwelling Units. Proposed changes to increase the
allowed development density of this property shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, regarding large-scale
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Objective A.1.6
Preservation of Older Neighborhoods
The City shall preserve the sound structural condition and the diverse character of
the built environment of the City and shall encourage development programs and
activities that are directed at infill development as well as the conservation,
redevelopment and re-use of existing structures and the preservation of and re-
investment in older neighborhoods.
Policy A.1.6.1 The City shall continue to implement code enforcement procedures in
order to prevent physical deterioration and blight throughout the City.
Policy A.1.6.2 The City shall encourage and assist in the revitalization of older
neighborhoods that provide housing for very low, low and moderate-
income residents, particularly neighborhoods containing sound, but
aging housing stock, where adequate public services and facilities re
existing.
Policy A.1.6.3 The City shall discourage redevelopment practices that displace very
low, low and moderate-income residents.
Objective A.1.7
Coordination with Other Agencies and Adjacent Cities
The City shall coordinate its planning and development activities with the
resource management plans of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the
Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Jacksonville and the City of
Neptune Beach, as well as with other private entities and public agencies, as may
be appropriate.
Policy A.1.7.1 The City shall develop and adopt regulations and policies, which are
consistent with resource management plans of other government
agencies and any special districts within which the City is located.
Policy A.1.7.2 The City shall not issue local development permits prior to the issuance
of any other required permit from County, State or Federal agencies
having jurisdiction and permitting authority over the proposed
development. Issuance of a required permit from County. State or
Federal agencies shall not be a presumption of any entitlement to a
local Development Permit.
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Objective A.1.8
Post-Disaster Redevelopment
The City shall encourage innovative land development approaches and concepts
in the event of post-disaster redevelopment, which will have the effect of reducing
dependence upon automobile travel, conserving valuable natural resources and
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and preventing property damage as well as
threats to human safety and security.
Policy A.1.8.1 Opportunities for encouraging the use of innovative land development
practices shall be provided within the Land Development Regulations.
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Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and shall continue to implement the
goals and objectives of the LMS.
Policy A.1.8.3 The City shall identify the Coastal High Hazard Area as the area below
the Category 1 storm surge line as established by the Sea Lake and
Overland Surges from Hurricane (SLOSH) computerized storm surge
model as mapped in the Storm Tide Atlas prepared by the Northeast
Florida Regional Council as part of the latest Regional Hurricane
Evacuation Study pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
Policy A.1.8.4a Within residential development areas, that are within the Coastal High
Hazard Area, as depicted by the Coastal High Hazard Area map,
adopted as Map A-3 of the Future Land Use Map Series and made part
of this Plan amendment, the City shall not approve Plan or Map
amendments that increase residential densities.
Policy A.1.8.5fi The City shall not approve changes to Zoning District classifications or
amendments to the Future Land Use Map that would have the effect of
increasing populations with special hurricane evacuation needs, as
described within Chapter 252.355, Florida Statutes.
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Objective A.1.9
Public Services and Facilities
The City shall coordinate future land development and redevelopment with the
availability of public services and facilities so as to avoid deficient levels of
service as established within this amended Plan.
Policy A.1.9.1 Development permits issued by the City shall be conditioned upon the
availability of facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed
development, and facilities and services shall be authorized at same
time said development is approved. Facilities and services shall meet
the established levels of service as adopted in this amended
Comprehensive Plan and shall be available concurrent with the impacts
of development, or an alternative means of meeting concurrency
requirements shall be provided in accordance with standards set forth
within Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code.
Policy A.1.9.2 The City shall amend its Land Development Regulations as appropriate
to effectively implement the land use classifications as adopted on the
Future Land Use Map and as required to meet the Objectives and
Policies set forth within this amended Plan.
Objective A.1.10
Surrounding Land Uses
The City shall continue to maintain a development character, which is compact in
form, orderly in its land use pattern, and diversified in its makeup so as to ensure
employment opportunities, affordable housing, a pleasant living environment, and
cost-effective and energy efficient public services.
Policy A.1.10.1 The City shall undertake land annexation only when it can demonstrate
an ability to provide services and facilities in a manner that maintains
the level of service standards as set forth within this Plan amendment
and only when such annexation contributes to the orderly growth and
development of the region within which the City is situated.
Policy A.1.10.2 Those areas of the City, which are designated as Development Areas,
are substantially developed as of the adoption date of this Plan
amendment with no opportunity for sprawl development as defined by
Rule 9J-5.006(5) F.A.C. The City shall not, however, approve
amendments to the Future Land Use Map that would convert areas
designated as Conservation to Development Areas where adverse
impacts to wetland and estuarine systems would result from
development activities. Adverse impacts shall be presumed to result
from activities, which dam; contaminate, diminish the quantity or
degrade wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, or natural
functions and systems associated with such areas.
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Policy A.1.10.3 The City shall encourage the clustering of uses in locations where
infrastructure facilities are available or where extensions and
enlargements can be achieved efficiently, particularly with respect to
commercial infill development along the Mayport Road corridor.
Policy A.1.10.4 The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill
development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses that
sustain neighborhoods, and encourage a more aesthetically pleasing
and pedestrian friendly environment shall be encouraged. New
development along Mayport Road shall be in compliance with the
Commercial Corridor Development Standards as set forth within the
Land Development Regulations.
Policy A.1.10.5 Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and proliferation of
light industrial uses automotive sales and repair businesses and other
more intensive commercial business activities shall be discouraged in
favor of those businesses and uses that provide neighborhood serving
retail products and services that generate daily activity and interaction
between residents of the surrounding neighborhoods such as banks,
drugstores restaurants churches, child care centers, grocery stores
and similar businesses and uses.
Objective A.1.11
Appropriate Land Use Patterns
The City shall provide for land use, development and redevelopment in an efficient
manner, which supports the land use designations as set forth within the 2010-
2020 Future Land Use Map; which enforces the residential densities and the
limitations upon the type and intensity of uses, and which results in development
appropriate to the sensitive coastal location of the City, particularly with respect to
the predominantly residential character and small-town scale of the City.
Policy A.1.11.1 The lands use categories, as depicted upon the 2010-2020 Future Land
Use Map (PLUM), which is Map A-1 of the Future Land Use Map
Series, shall permit the following uses and activities.
(a) Conservation -Conservation lands shall include those lands so
designated on the PLUM. These areas are generally composed of
open land, water, marsh and wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive
Areas. Conservation lands may be either publicly or privately owned. It
is intended that the natural and open character of these areas be
retained and that adverse impacts, which may result from development,
shall be prohibited or minimized. Adverse impacts shall be presumed to
result from activities, which d+s contaminate or degrade wetlands
and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, or natural functions and systems
associated with such areas.
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nourishment, or protection of natural resources.
• Recreation uses and facilities that are customarily described as
passive in nature including but not limited to fishing, hiking and
biking canoeing kayaking and the use of other similar small, quiet
low-speed watercraft.
• Very low intensity outdoor or water-dependent recreational related
uses (excluding commercial marinas) that are determined not to be
in conflict with the intent of the Conservation category, subject to
applicable Federal, State and local policies and permitting
requirements.
(b) Commercial -The Commercial land use category is intended to
provide appropriate locations for neighborhood and community
businesses providing services and retail sales for the City and the
closely surrounding communities. Government, civic, religious, cultural
and institutional uses, may also be located within this category.
Permitted uses within the Commercial category, along with uses that
may be allowed by special exception, shall be limited to the following
and as more specifically described within the Land
Development Regulations and when located within the respective
Zoning District classifications, which are intended to provide a
decreasing level of use intensity due to proximity to residential uses.
• General Commercial. These areas shall include those businesses
that provide retail goods and services, which serve the routine and
daily needs of residents, including banks and professional services,
grocery and convenience stores, restaurants, accredited public and
private schools and child care, but not including manufacturing,
warehousing, storage or high intensity commercial activities of a
regional nature, or uses that have the potential for negative impact
to surrounding properties due to excessive noise, light or extremely
late hours of operation. Residential uses, not exceeding the
Medium Density category shall also be permitted, when in
conjunction with, or adjacent to commercial development and
redevelopment, provided that such residential development shall not
be permitted within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
• Limited Commercial. These areas shall include low intensity
office, service and retail businesses that are compatible when
located in close proximity to neighborhoods. These uses are
intended primarily to serve the needs of the close) surrounding
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neighborhood. Large-scale discount super-centers or "Big-Box"
retailers or similar intense commercial uses intended to serve a
regional market are not permitted within the Limited Commercial
category.
• Professional and Office. These areas shall be limited to small
neighborhood scale businesses and professional offices that are
compatible with, and have no measurable or noticeable adverse
impacts, upon surrounding residential uses. Such uses include
offices for doctors and dentists (but not clinics or hospitals),
accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers, land surveyors, real
estate brokers, financial planners, insurance and real estate agents
and the like.
(c) Central Business District -This area contains awell-established
pattern and character of development, and permitted uses include retail,
office, restaurant, and certain entertainment uses, which contribute to
the commercial, civic and cultural vitality of the City as illustrated within
the Atlantic Beach Town Center area. The Central Business District is
an economic, cultural, historic and architectural anchor of the City. In
order to sustain these qualities, new development and redevelopment
within the Central Business District shall be reflective of the
architectural styles and fabric of the area. Consistency and
compatibility with the existing built environment shall be considered in
the review and issuance of Development Permits within the Central
Business District.
(d) Light Industrial -The Light Industrial category shall be limited to light
manufacturing and production, storage, warehousing and distribution
uses as further controlled by the Land Development Regulations. Light
industrial uses may have outdoor storage and business related activity,
but such uses shall not include processes that create negative effects to
surrounding properties due to noise, heat, fumes, debris, chemicals or
hazardous materials.
(e) Public and Semi-Public -These areas include uses such as
accredited public and private schools, government uses, buildings,
structures, utilities and public services and infrastructure, including
police, fire and emergency services.
(f) Recreation and Open Space -These areas include public and private
parks, open space, passive and active recreation areas. Note: Some
park and open space lands may be more appropriately designated as
Conservation, such as the public lands on the western marsh front. All
beach areas that are seaward of private property lines shall be
considered as Recreation. Permitted uses shall include active and
passive recreation activities including bikeways and pedestrian trails,
skateboard parks, ball fields, tennis courts and the like. Public safety
uses, including lifeguards, fire, and police services may be located in
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Recreation areas. The use and development of Recreation areas shall
be further controlled by the Municipal Code for the City of Atlantic
Beach and the Land Development Regulations.
(g) Residential -Residential uses shall be permitted in those areas so
designated in accordance with the applicable permitted density and as
further controlled by the Land Development Regulations and the Florida
Building Code.
(h) Electric Distribution Substations - New electric distribution
substations shall be a permitted use in all land use categories within a
utility's service territorLr except those desianated as preservation,
conservation or historic preservation on the future land use map or by
duly adopted ordinance The standards as set forth in Section
163 3208 Florida Statutes shall apply.
(i) Public Schools -Public schools shall be a permitted use in all land use
categories except for lands designated as Conservation and lands
located within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Policy A.1.11.2 The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2010-2020
Comprehensive Plan Map Series are adopted herewith as part of this
Plan amendment. In the event of any conflict between any Maps and
the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall control.
Policy A.1.11.3 The City's Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations,
zoning or other maps, and any regulations within the City's Code of
Ordinances related to the use and development of land shall be
subordinate to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map,
which is part thereof.
Policy A.1.11.4 Where interpretation is required to determine exact boundaries as
depicted upon the Future Land Use Map, boundaries shall be
determined by the nearest property line, the right-of-way line of Streets,
municipal boundaries, section, township and range lines, or
environmental or geographic features which serve as natural
boundaries, as may be appropriate.
Objective A.1.12
Public Schools and School Planning
Any new public schools within the City shall be located in accordance the
Comprehensive Plan and with the procedures set forth within the Interlocal
Agreement for deii~-Public School Facility Planning, adopted pursuant to Section
163.3177, Florida Statutes, between the Duval County School Board, the City of
Atlantic Beach, the City of Jacksonville, the City of Neptune Beach, the City of
Jacksonville Beach and the Town of Baldwin and in accordance with Public
School Facilities Element of this Plan.
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Policy A.1.12.1 The City shall maintain its shared use agreements with the single public
school within the City (Atlantic Beach Elementary) and shall continue to
encourage the shared use of public facilities.
Policy A.1.12.2 The Citv shall coordinate with the Duval County School Board.. and the
Navv to advocate for the retention of elementary and middle schools
which serve this community, particularly Navv personnel and their
families where these schools serve the particular and special needs of
the military community.
Objective A.1.13
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
Provisions for Public Participation in the Planning Process
The City shall have the authority to amend the adopted Comprehensive Plan in
accordance with the process established within Chapter 163.3184, Florida Statutes
and shall, establish procedures to provide for the review and amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy A.1.13.1 As required by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the City shall prepare and
adopt an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) in accordance with
the schedules and procedures as established by the State land
planning agency.
Policy A.1.13.2 The City shall provide for the public notification, review and the public
participation in all amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and also in
the preparation and adoption of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Policy A.1.13.3 The City shall not support amendments to the Future Land Use Map or
the Plan, which would authorize development within Conservation and
Environmentally Sensitive Areas that may be reasonably foreseen to
have adverse impacts to such areas unless such impacts are mitigated
with equal resource replacement within the City.
Policy A.1.13.4 Applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed and
evaluated based upon the following factors:
(a) consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this
amended Plan;
(b) consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast
Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan;
(d) consistency with other adopted policies and plans of the City, the
County, the State or other agencies having regulatory authority
over the City;
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Objective A.1.14
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
The City shall encourage the development and use of renewable energv resources
in order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources, and
to promote the good health of the City's residents.
Policy A 1 141 The City shall maintain an energv efficient land use pattern and shall
continue to promote the use of transit and alternative methods of
transportation that decrease reliance on the automobile.
Policy A 1 14 2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the "walk-ability and
bike-ability" of the City as a means to promote the physical health of the
City's residents access to recreational and natural resources, and as a
means to reduce Greenhouse pas emissions.
Policy A 1 14 3 The City shall develop and implement an energv management plan to
minimize electric fuel and water resources in City buildings, fleet
vehicles and on public properties.
Policy A 1 14 4 No action of the City shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibitinG solar
collectors or other energv devices based on renewable resources from
being installed on a building and as further set forth within Section
163.04. Florida Statutes.
Policy A 1 14 5 Public buildings and facilities shall be constructed, and adapted where
reasonably feasible to incorporate energv efficient designs and
appropriate "preen" building standards. Green Building standards that
should be observed are contained in the Green Commercial Buildings
Designation Standard Version 1.0 published by the Florida Green
BuildinG Coalition, Inc.
Policy A 1 14 6 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energv efficient design
and construction standards as these become adopted as part of the
State Building Codes The City shall also promote commercial and
residential standards that are promulgated from time to time by the
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
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The Transportation Element has been prepared to meet the requirements of
Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The 1990 Plan contained only a TrafFic Circulation
Element; however, Section 163.3177(6)Q) was amended in 1994 to require each
unit of local government within an urbanized area to adopt a Transportation
Element in lieu of the more limited Traffic Circulation Element. The Transportation
Element addresses traffic circulation; alternative modes of travel; parking;
hurricane evacuation capacity1 a~-land use densities to support public
transportation and energy efficient strategie$ for reducing greenhouse gases.
Existing and planned Transportation Facilities are identified within Map B-1 of the
Future Land Use Map Series.
This Transportation Element provides an analysis of transportation and mobility
issues within the City of Atlantic Beach. A planning timeframe of twenty years is
incorporated into the analysis of future conditions, with the horizon year of 2020.
Traffic data from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Jacksonville
Transportation Authority (JTA) and the City's Department of Public Works has been
compiled into this element.
• Level of Service Standards and Criteria
Level of Service (LOS) is a method of describing the operating conditions of a
roadway for various traffic volumes. It is a qualitative measure of the effect of a
number of factors including speed and travel time, traffic interruptions, freedom to
maneuver safely, driving comfort, convenience, and operating costs.
Measurement criteria to establish traffic circulation efficiency goals are often
expressed in terms of average speed for arterial streets and highways. Because of
the difficulty in measuring actual average speeds, traffic flow or Level of Service
(LOS) comparison is used to show a measure of efficiency along the roadway.
Levels of service represents a range of operational conditions, not a precise
number or volume. The following are general descriptions of the six Levels of
Service as established by the Transportation Research Board, 1997.
LOS A -This is a condition of free flow, accompanied by low volumes and high
speeds. Traffic density is low, with uninterrupted flow speeds controlled by driver
desires, speed limits, and physical roadway conditions. Little or no restriction in
maneuverability due to the presence of other vehicles enables drivers to maintain
their desired speeds and arrive at their destinations with little or no delay.
LOS B -This is a condition of stable flow, with operating speeds somewhat
restricted by traffic conditions. Drivers still have reasonable freedom to select their
speed and lane of operation. Reductions in speed are not unreasonable, with a low
probability of traffic flow being restricted. The lower limit (lowest speed, highest
volume) of this Level of Service has been used in the design of highways.
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LOS C -This is still a stable flow, but speeds and maneuverability are more
closely controlled by the higher volumes. Most drivers are restricted in their
freedom to select their own speed, change lanes or pass. A relatively satisfactory
operating speed is still obtained, with service volumes suitable for urban design
practice.
LOS D -This Level of Service approaches unstable flow, with tolerable operating
speeds being maintained, though considerably affected by changes in operating
conditions. Fluctuations in volume and temporary restrictions to flow may cause
substantial drops in operating speeds. Drivers have little freedom to maneuver,
and comfort and convenience are low. These conditions can be tolerated, however,
for short periods of time.
LOS E - This Level of Service cannot be described by speed alone, but
represents operations at low operating speeds, typically, but not always, in the
neighborhood of 30 miles per hour, with volumes at or near the capacity of the
highway. Flow is unstable, and there may be stoppages of momentary duration.
This Level of Service is associated with operation of a roadway at capacity flow.
LOS F -This describes aforced-flow operation at low speeds, where volumes are
well above capacity. In the extreme, traffic comes to a standstill. These conditions
usually result from vehicles backing up from a restriction. The section under study
will be serving as a storage area during parts or all of the peak hour. Speeds are
reduced substantially, and standstills may occur for short or long periods of time
because of the downstream congestion.
The FDOT Level of Service Standards Handbook {~9~9~~2007 was used to
estimate the standards for determining acceptable and unacceptable operating
conditions for roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach. The FDOT Handbook
incorporates standardized service volumes for each of the LOS designations listed
above. The Handbook is a tool to provide for a general overview of the operating
conditions of the roadway segments. More refined methods can be used during
concurrency review for those segments where a more detailed traffic engineering
analysis is critical for determining whether there exists adequate roadway capacity.
The FDOT Handbook determines service volumes based on a number of
standardized factors. These factors include; 1) area type; 2) roadway functional
classification; 3) number of lanes; 4) median type; and 5) number of signals per
mile.
The FDOT Handbook sets the minimum Level of Service standards for roadways
on the State Highway System. The LOS standards for an urbanized area of over
500,000 apply to roadways within Atlantic Beach, in that the City of Atlantic Beach
is part of the Jacksonville Urbanized Area. The FDOT standard for all roadways in
such an urbanized area is LOS D. However, pursuant to S. 163.3180(10), Florida
Statutes, a local government may adopt alternative LOS standards for any State
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roadway that is not on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIRS). None of the
roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach are on the FIRS; therefore, LOS
standards lower than those adopted by FDOT may be adopted.
In addition, roadways may be designated as constrained or backlogged.
Constrained roadways are those roadways where it has been determined that
there will not be expansion, by the addition of two or more through lanes, because
of physical, environmental, or policy constraints. Backlogged roadways are those
roads operating below the minimum LOS standard that are not programmed for
capacity improvements. The LOS standard for backlogged and constrained
facilities is "maintain." Maintain means to continue operating conditions at a level
such that significant degradation does not occur based upon conditions existing at
the time of local government Comprehensive Plan adoption. For roadways in
urbanized areas, significant degradation means: (1) an average annual daily traffic
in two-way volume of 10 percent, or (2) a reduction in operating speed for the peak
direction of the 100th highest hour of 10 percent. For constrained roadways
meeting or exceeding the LOS standards, "maintain" does not apply until the
roadway, is operating below the adopted LOS standard.
• Existing Operating Conditions
Roadways - An inventory of the existing transportation network within the City of
Atlantic Beach was undertaken to determine the type of transportation systems
available, functional classification of roadways, number of through lanes,
corresponding capacities and daily volumes.
Atlantic Boulevard (State Road 10) is one of three major roadway corridors from I-
95 to the County's beaches. It is also the most heavily traveled of the three
corridors, primarily because it is the most direct route from the communities of
Jacksonville to the Mayport Naval Station. The Navy base is the single largest
employer within the County. Within the City, Atlantic Boulevard is a divided six-
lane arterial roadway with several signalized intersections. A construction project
was completed in 2002 that widened Atlantic Boulevard to six-lanes over the
Intracoastal Waterway. Commercial establishments are located on both the north
and south sides of Atlantic Boulevard, and much of the existing traffic results from
motorists entering and exiting driveways that serve these establishments.
Mayport Road extends from the southern limits of the City at Atlantic Boulevard to
the northern limits of the City at Dutton Island Road. Mayport Road continues
within the City of Jacksonville providing access to the Mayport Naval Station and
on to the north as State Road A1A. Numerous local public streets and driveways
intersect with Mayport Road on both sides of the roadway. These streets and
driveways serve mostly low to moderate density residential and strip-type
commercial developments. In March 2002, the Mayport Flyover was completed
and opened to traffic. The Mayport Flyover provides an interchange at the
intersection of the two most traveled roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach.
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Circulation Element. The intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road was
identified as operating at LOS F prior to completion of the Mayport Flyover.
State Road A1A continues southward from Atlantic Boulevard approximately 1-1/4
miles east of Mayport Road. The major function of State Road A1A is to provide
north-south access through the beach communities and linkages to the east-west
arterials and collector roadways. State Road A1A also provides access to abutting
commercial properties and local public streets. Again, property within
the City of Atlantic Beach adjoining State Road A1A is substantially developed.
Seminole Road, Ocean Boulevard and Sherry Drive are urban collectors, which
primarily serve the residential areas north of Atlantic Boulevard, and east of
Mayport Road. These are all two-way, two-lane roadways and experience ~e
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There have been a number of traffic improvements within and surrounding the Ci
of Atlantic Beach that have addressed capacity issues on major roadways. The
Mayport Flyover addressed the capacity problems experienced at the intersection
of Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard. The widening of Atlantic Boulevard to six-
lanes over the Intracoastal Waterway significantly increased capacity for the
improved segments of Atlantic Boulevard. Completion of the Wonderwood
Connector has improved traffic patterns within the northeast section of the County.
Most recently construction of raised landscaped medians and improvements to
access management conditions has improved the aesthetic quality and safety of
Mayport Road.
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S.R. AIA 0.1 mile North of SR 101 17 417 18 467 19 517
S.R. 1'01 Ma ort Road 0.1 mile North of SR A1A 35 667 38 167 40 667
S.R. AIA 200 feet North of Church Street 54 417 57 167 59 917
S.R. AIA North of 2nd Street 43 417 45 167 46 917
SR AIA South of 11th Street 57333 59 833 62 333
SR 10 Atlantic. Blvd. 175 feet West of Third Street 35 250 37 000 38 750
SR 10 (Atlantic Blvd.) East of SR AIA (East of Ramps) 45.333 48.333 51.333
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• Mass Transit
Transit service within the City of Atlantic Beach is provided by the Jacksonville
Transportation Authority (JTA). Route R1 operates along Atlantic Boulevard,
connecting the South Beach area of Jacksonville Beach to downtown Jacksonville.
Route R4 consists of a loop that connects Atlantic Village, located along Atlantic
Boulevard, with the South Beach area of Jacksonville Beach along State Road
A1A. Route Q3 provides service from Mayport Village north of the City, along
Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard to the South Beach area of Jacksonville
Beach and the Mayo Clinic located in Jacksonville along Butler Boulevard. Route
Q4 provides a loop between Mayport and Atlantic Village. There is no express
transit service providing a direct connection from the City of Atlantic Beach to
downtown Jacksonville. This service is available through the Beaches Express
(Route X2), which connects the City of Jacksonville Beach to the Downtown area
via Beach Boulevard and the Hart Bridge. The transit routes, which serve the City
of Atlantic Beach, are part of a larger system of transit routes that were redesigned
as a result of JTA's efforts to enhance service within eastern Duval County.-
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the three Beach cities The Trolley has been highly successful and is very popular
with Beaches' residents and visitors alike. Funding to continue operation of the
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pathway planning and public participation study in collaboration with the City of
Neptune Beach and the City of Jacksonville Beach in 2002. This collaboration
produced a general and conceptual
plan for a system of bike and pedestrian routes to connect each of the three beach
Cities, and also t~provides for a better system of east-west bikeway connections
within each City and to other existing or planned facilities. Based on the findings of
the study CFA^°c° irl°n~ified-a priority list of desired routes was developed~d-t
and the -City of Atlantic Beach has adopted a phased development approach to
implement the interconnected multi-use path system. The first
phase of the City's bikeway plan was +4in completed in 2004
~9A4. The plan was updated in early 2009 and development of future phases will
continue as budget resources permit with consideration to community desires.
Bike and pedestrian facilities continue to be a high priority to this community.
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All transportation related activities within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in
accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal B.1
The City shall provide a safe, reliable and efficient roadway system with
reasonable operational and maintenance characteristics.
Objective B.1.1
Safe Roadway Conditions
The City shall develop and maintain a roadway system that provides the
safest possible environment for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Policy B.1.1.1 The City shall maintain a program to promote the safety of all
activities occurring on streets and within right-of-ways under the
City's jurisdiction.
Policy B.1.1.2 The City's Department of Public Works shall be responsible for
the planning, review, supervision and coordination of all activities
that impact the safety characteristics of the roadway system.
Policy B.1.1.3 The City shall develop and maintain its roadway system in
accordance with the minimum criteria as set forth within the FDOT
Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction
and Maintenance for Streets and Highways.
Policy B.1.1.4 The City shall require warrants for installation of new traffic control
devices and coordinate their efforts with FDOT.
Policy B.1.1. 5 The City shall maintain coordinated or traffic actuated traffic signal
systems.
Objective B.1.2
Construction and Maintenance Standards
The City shall maintain procedures for construction, reconstruction,
maintenance, and also for utility and emergency services functions, which
provide for safe roadway operating conditions during these activities.
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Policy B.1.2.1 The City shall continue to implement the Manual of Traffic
Controls and Safe Practices for Streets and Highway
Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations prepared by the ° ~
FDOT for minimum requirements of work site safety.
Policy B.1.2.2 The City shall maintain its program of work site safety, and all
roadway plan reviews and permit applications shall be reviewed
for compliance with established Maintenance of Traffic and Safety
Practices.
Policy B.1.2.3 The City shall coordinate construction scheduling within the public
right-of-ways and shall minimize whenever possible, any adverse
impacts to normal traffic flow resulting from such construction.
Objective B.1.3
Operating Conditions
The City shall provide streets with operating characteristics that conform to
established and accepted standards so as to ensure safe conditions for
vehicles, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Policy B.1.3.1 The City shall accept the a-92000 Highway Capacity Manual
definitions for Levels of Service, which utilize qualitative measures
for establishing the operational characteristics of the various
roadways.
Policy B.1.3.2 The minimum Level of Service (LOS) standards, as established
by FDOT, and as shown by the following table, shall be applicable
to all local streets and State highway system facilities within the
City of Atlantic Beach. The City shall coordinate the designation
of constrained and backlogged facilities with FDOT and shall
utilize the following criteria in evaluating the appropriateness of
such designations.
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Freeways Level of Service D
Principal Arterials Level of Service D
Minor Arterials Level of Service E
Collector Streets Level of Service E
Local Streets Level of Service E
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Freeways Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Principal Arterial Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Minor Arterials Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Local Streets Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Freeways Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Principal Arterials Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
MinorArterials Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Collector Streets Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Local Streets Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Policy B.1.3.3 The City shall make LOS determinations on an as needed basis
by utilizing Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and peak hour data with
the methods established in the ~~2000 Highway Capacity
Manual.
Policy B.1.3.4 The City shall maintain provisions for landscaping and other
buffering methods within the Land Development Regulations so
as to prevent inappropriate land use relationships; prevent noise
transmission; provide screening of unattractive views; and
enhance the aesthetic qualities of streets, neighborhoods, and
public areas of the City.
Policy B.1.3.5 The City shall support the incorporation of bike paths and
pedestrian way systems in the design of new roadway facilities
and the upgrading of existing facilities in accordance with
accepted design standards and in response to the demonstrated
need for such facilities based on survey data or information
maintained by the City and the North Florida
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The City shall provide an integrated system of streets that encourage and
facilitate coordinated and compatible land use patterns, including the
integration of private development with public transportation facilities.
Objective B.2.1
Operating Standards
The City shall meet all accepted design and operating standards in the
design and construction of all streets within its jurisdiction.
Policy B.2.1.1 The City shall coordinate with FDOT for the incorporation of
minimum standards for roadway construction, reconstruction and
maintenance for City streets as presented in FDOT Manual of
Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and
Maintenance for Streets and Highways and the FDOT Access
Management Manual.
Policy B.2.1.2 Minimum design standards for the construction of new streets or
the reconstruction of existing streets shall be in accordance with
FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design Standards.
Policy B.2.1.3 Traffic control devices on private property shall conform to the
Manual on Uniform TrafFic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways, as published by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
Objective B.2.2
Private Driveways and Access Management
The City shall, to the extent feasible, provide for the satisfactory resolution
of conflicts between the public roadway system and private driveways and
parking areas in order to enhance public safety as well as existing and future
neighborhood environmental conditions.
Policy B.2.2.1 The City shall ensure proper management of the connections and
access points of driveways and private roads to State roadways
by coordination of development permitting with FDOT to achieve
applicable design standards.
Policy B.2.2.2 The City shall protect existing and future right-of-ways from
building encroachment by on-going coordination with the
North Florida TPO and FDOT to establish right-
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of development permits.
Policy B.2.2.3 New development sites and redevelopment sites shall be
required, where possible, to provide for interconnectivity and the
sharing of existing access points to major arterials.
Policy B.2.2.4 The City shall coordinate traffic planning and development
permitting with State and Federal agencies so as to assist in
implementing air quality improvement programs. As part of the
North Florida TPO, air quality status and future
projection levels are monitored; afld FDOT '
{~i~,4~}-update uses the Northeast Florida Regional Planning
Model_ (NFRPM) to monitor air quality. The future projections
come from estimated building permit, housing and traffic
projections provided by each entity in #~e-1~9 North Florida
area.
Objective B.2.3
Provision of Bikeways and Multi-use Facilities
All new right-of-ways established within the City shall be of adequate width
to provide for bikeways, sidewalks or similar facilities as required to
encourage safe and increased pedestrian and bicycle activity.
Policy B.2.3.1 All new streets, including unimproved existing right-of-ways, shall
be constructed to provide for safe use by bicycles, and where
sufficient right-of-way exists, separated bicycle paths shall be
provided.
Policy B.2.3.2 All new residential developments containing five or more dwelling
units shall provide for internal sidewalks, bike paths, or multi-use
paths, and it shall be the responsibility of the developer to
construct such facilities and to provide connections to any other
such public facilities existing on adjoining lands.
Objective B.2.4
Coordination with Transportation Agencies
The City shall coordinate its transportation related activities with the plans
and programs of all transportation facility providers including the -F-ifst
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Policy B.2.4.1 The City shall continue to enforce land use and subdivision
regulations to provide for the safe and convenient on-site traffic
flow, considering motorized and non-motorized traffic movements
and parking requirements.
Objective B.2.4
Energy Efficient Strategies
The City shall maintain its existing street patterns, which have developed to
provide a network of connected neiahborhoods and an ability to walk, bike
and travel throughout the City with minimum vehicular travel miles and
minimal traffic congestion.
Policy B 2 41 New retail and commercial services development and
redevelopment shall be designed to provide maximum opportunity
for accessibility to transit for pedestrians and bicycles and where
possible shall connect to adjacent commercial uses.
Policy B 2 4 2 Strategies to promote mixed-use development and redevelopment
in appropriate locations which shall be those locations that
currently have Commercial land use designations or High Density
Residential land use designations and where adjacent to other
commercial development or adjoining commercial corridors, shall
be used to provide opportunities for living in proximity to the
workplace as an alternative housing and transportation choice.
Policy B.2.4.3 Mixed-use development and redevelopment as described in the
preceding Policy shall not be construed to permit industrial or
intense commercial activities in combination with or close proximity
to new or existing residential uses, but rather to provide for an
appropriate mix of residential and neiahborhoods serving retail,
services and office types of uses where the need for vehicular
miles travelled can be minimized.
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Goals, Objectives, and Policies
The provision of public facilities and public infrastructure within the City of Atlantic
Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal C.1
The City shall provide needed public facilities and infrastructure in a manner,
which protects investment in the existing facilities and promotes efficient and
appropriate use by existing and future development.
Objective C.1.1
Adequate Public Facilities and Infrastructure
The City of Atlantic Beach shall maintain procedures to ensure that adequate
facility capacity is available at the time a development permit is issued or will
be available when needed to serve the development.
Policy C.1.1.1 In order to ensure that Level of Service standards are maintained,
methodologies for determining available capacity and demand shall
incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility
and for the type of development proposed.
Policy C.1.1.2 All improvements for the replacement, expansion or increase in
capacity of facilities shall be compatible with the adopted Level of
Service standards for such facilities.
Objective C.1.2
Public Facilities Planning
The City of Atlantic Beach shall incorporate capital improvement needs for
public facilities within the 10-year Capital Improvements Schedule to be
updated annually in conformance with the review process for the Capital
Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy C.1.2.1 The City shall incorporate the proposed capital improvement
projects, as identified within the Water and Sewer Master plans, to
create the ten-year Capital Improvements Plan and aten-year
financial plan for water and sewer improvements. Both plans shall
be prioritized and updated annually, as appropriate.
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Objective C.1.3
Elimination of Septic Tanks
It is the intent of the City to eliminate all septic tanks within the City. The City
shall limit such on-site wastewater treatment systems to areas currently using
septic tanks and shall install central sewer service in accordance with Capital
Improvements budgeting and planning in order to reduce the number of septic
tanks within the City.
Policy C.1.3.1 Pursuant to the City of Atlantic Beach Land Development
Regulations, use of on-site wastewater treatment systems (septic
tanks) shall be limited to the following conditions.
(a) Existing septic tanks, which are properly functioning, may
remain in service until such time as centralized service is
available within distances as set forth within the City's utility
regulations.
(b) All new subdivisions and new development shall be required to
provide central sewer service as set forth within the Land
Development Regulations.
(c) The use of new septic tanks on any single lot of record, existing
as of the date of this Plan amendment shall be permitted only in
accordance with the Land Development Regulations. More than
one adjoining, but previously undeveloped lot of record that is
developed concurrently with multiple dwellings or as part of any
unified development project shall provide central sewer and
water services.
Policy C.1.3.2 The City of Atlantic Beach shall continue to coordinate with the
Duval County Health Department to promote the inspection,
efficient operation and maintenance of existing septic tanks.
Policy C.1.3.3 Issuance of building permits shall be conditioned upon
demonstration of compliance with applicable Federal, State and
local permit requirements for on-site wastewater treatment systems
where applicable.
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federal and state agencies to require that issuance of permits for o
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systems is conditioned upon compliance with current regulatory ~
requirements and water quality standards.
Objective C.1.4
Capital Improvements and Infrastructure Facilities
The City of Atlantic Beach shall provide sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage
and potable water facilities and services to meet the existing and projected
demands as identified within this Plan amendment.
Policy C.1.4.1 Capital Improvements and infrastructure projects shall be
undertaken in accordance with the schedule provided within the
Capital Improvements Element of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy C.1.4.2 Projects and improvements needed to correct existing
deficiencies shall be given priority in the formulation and
implementation of the annual budget of the City.
Policy C.1.4.3 The construction and expansion of capital improvements shall
be scheduled so as to minimize disruption of services and
duplication of labor and to maintain acceptable service levels for
all facilities.
Policy C.1.4.4 All required Federal and State permits shall be obtained before
the City undertakes or authorizes contractors to begin
construction and/or operation of infrastructure facilities.
Objective C.1.5
Conservation of Potable Water Resources
The City of Atlantic Beach shall conserve its potable water resources through
regulations, policies and coordination activities, which shall reduce
consumption and provide encouragement for water reuse, where feasible.
Policy C.1.5.1 The City agrees to comply with the water conservation rules and
shall also promote the SJRWMD irrigation restrictions and
implement other conservations measures to reduce potable water
use by its citizens.
Policy C.1.5.2 The City shall maintain its adopted water conserving rate structure
in order to reduce potable water consumption.
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Policy C.1.5.3 The .Department of Public Utilities shall continue to monitor all ~ a
facility meters and quantify water loss within the potable water
infrastructure. Any deficiencies shall be remedied through the ~ ~
City's ongoing maintenance and repair program. °
Policy C.1.5.4 The City shall continue to consider, where appropriate, reuse water
for non-potable water needs in accordance with the Reuse
Feasibility Study completed as part of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) Permit renewal and the City's
Consumptive Use Permit renewal.
Goal C.2
Adequate stormwater management and provision for drainage shall be
provided to afford reasonable protection from flooding and to prevent
degradation in the quality of receiving surface water and ground water.
Objective C.2.1
Protection of Natural Drainage Features
The City shall maintain provisions, in accordance with the stormwater Master
Plan, within the Land Development Regulations that establish a basis for
orderly provision of drainage facilities so as to protect natural drainage
features and to ensure that future development utilizes drainage facilities
consistent with the City's Level of Service standards and the stormwater
Master Plan.
Policy C.2.1.1 The City shall maintain provisions within the Land Development
Regulations, which require development to minimize stormwater
runoff and eliminate erosion of areas adjacent to natural drainage
features.
Policy C.2.1.2 The City shall maintain Land Development Regulations that require
land development projects to submit plans, which demonstrate that
drainage design and stormwater management will be in compliance
with the City's LOS standards and that additional stormwater
generated shall be retained on-site and will not adversely impact
existing drainage and stormwater systems.
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deficiencies and correct these through the provision and maintenance of an
efficient drainage system, which shall protect life, property, water quality and
the natural environment.
Policy C.2.2.1 The City shall work with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) to coordinate maintenance and
improvement to the drainage and stormwater facilities owned by
the FDOT.
Policy C.2.2.2 The City shall continue to implement the updated Master
Stormwater Plan, completed in August of 2002, to address the
identified drainage and stormwater problems areas.
Policy C.2.2.3 The City of Atlantic Beach shall update the capital improvement
schedule to include improvements to the drainage systems
identified in the Stormwater Master Plan in accordance with the
priorities as recommended within the Plan, and subject to
availability of funding.
Goal C.3
The functions of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas within the City
shall be protected and maintained.
Objective C.3.1
Protection of Aquifer Recharge Areas
The City of Atlantic Beach, in coordination with the SJRWMD, shall maintain a
map of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas within the City.
Policy C.3.1.1 Existing and planned potable water wells are depicted within Map
C-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series. Areas that may be
identified as potential recharge areas shall be designated as
Conservation areas on the City's Future Land Use Map.
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D. CONSERVATION AND COASTAL
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
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Coastal Management Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
All conservation related activities and the management of coastal resources within the
City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and
Policies.
Goal D.1
The City shall protect, enhance and preserve beach and dune systems, as well as
other coastal resources of environmental value, through proper maintenance and
management practices, the avoidance of inappropriate use and development,
including publicly-financed improvements within the Coastal High Hazard Area,
and shall continue an ongoing program of re-vegetation and installation of
properly designed public access-ways in areas that are subject to erosion such
as the dune system.
Objective D.1.1
Coastal High Hazard Area
The City shall limit public expenditures that subsidize development within the
Coastal High Hazard Area except for the maintenance, restoration, or
enhancement of natural resources, and the provision for appropriate public
access to and use of natural resources.
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Policy D.1.1.1 The Stormwater Master Plan, as revised and adopted in 2002, shall be
implemented based upon priority of need and in accordance with
annual capital improvement planning and budget review and adoption.
The plan shall be reviewed and updated by 2015.
Policy D.1.1.2 The City shall limit new public construction in the Coastal High Hazard
Area to improvements that do not increase residential density and to
that which customarily supports recreation and open-space use of the
beach and waterway related resources, and which achieves dune
stabilization and prevention of erosion through environmentally sound
practices.
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The City shall continue best management practices that are intended to reduce °
damage to and erosion of dune systems and dune vegetation and estuarine
environments that result from pedestrian traffic.
Policy D.1.2.1 The City shall rigorously enforce its floodplain management regulations
to conform with or exceed the requirements of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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Policy D.1.2.24 The City shall continue to partner in the Duval County Local Mitigation
Strategy and participate in the Duval County emergency preparedness
operations. The City shall review new Land Development Regulations
for consistency with the Local Mitigation Strategy prior to adoption.
Objective D.1.3
Protection of Dune Systems and Dune Vegetation
The City shall prevent damage and destruction of dunes and dune vegetation.
Policy D.1.3.1 The City shall rigorously enforce the Coastal Construction Code, and
the Florida Building Code as these regulate construction within Coastal
Areas.
Policy D.1.3.2 The City shall continue best management practices that are intended
to reduce damage and erosion of dune systems and dune vegetation,
which may result from construction activities and inappropriate
pedestrian traffic.
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The City shall ensure adequate and convenient public access to the beach and
other public waterways through maintenance of all public waterway and beach
access ways at the twenty-one street end locations existing as of the adoption
date of this Plan amendment.
Policy D.1.4.1 The City shall maintain all existing accesses including barrier-free
ramps and shall join with other beach communities, the i~4TP0, the City
of Jacksonville and others in seeking means of accommodating beach
visitors as a preferred alternative to the construction of parking facilities
at beach access-ways.
Policy D.1.4.2 The City shall maintain all beach parking existing as of the date of this
Plan amendment, and reduction in the number of public parking
spaces available at beach accesses shall not be permitted unless such
eliminated spaces are replaced in equal numbers and within similar
proximity to the beach.
Policy D.1.4.3 The City shall not permit, either through public or private action, public
access ways to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other
waterways, which are open to the public as of the date of adoption of
this Plan amendment, to be closed, vacated or restricted from public
use in any manner.
Policy D.1.4.4 The City has determined that there are no appropriate locations for
marinas within the City of Atlantic Beach.
Policy D.1.4.5 The City will cooperate and coordinate with the City of Jacksonville to
provide information as necessary related to any County marina
development or applicable plans.
Objective D.1.5
Environmental Conditions
The City shall limit new development of shoreline sites so as to conform to the
objective of reducing environmental degradation, as well as to encourage visual
and physical accessibility, open space conservation, wildlife preservation and
compatibility between adjacent uses.
Policy D.1.5.1 In accordance with Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall
maintain, ,within its Land Development Regulations establish
the following:
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(a) Percentage of native vegetation to be
protected, preserved or replaced within Environmentally Sensitive o ~
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construction activities.
(b) A buffer zone of natural vegetation around wetland and deepwater
habitats.
(c) Stormwater retention and detention standards, which maintain rates
and amounts equal to conditions existing prior to development.
Goal D.2
The City shall maximize, to the extent feasible, provisions and opportunities for
the protection of life and property from the effects of hurricanes and other natural
disasters.
Objective D.2.1
Hurricane Evacuation
The City shall maintain a comprehensive hurricane evacuation management plan
and shall incorporate into that plan measures deemed necessary to maintain or
reduce the City's evacuation clearance times.
Policy D.2.1.1 The City shall cooperate with and assist other communities in
identifying adequate public upland shelter spaces and shall not
approve new development that creates undue burdens on the number
of spaces available for threatened populations.
Policy D.2.1.2 The City hereby adopts and shall maintain a Level of Service standard
of a 12-hour evacuation time for a Category 5 storm for out-of-county
hurricane evacuation.
Policy D.2.1.3 The City shall not approve Plan amendments that__ncrease residential
density within Coastal High Hazard Areas in that such increases to
existing densities have the effect of concentrating populations in hazard
prone areas and may result in an increase of hurricane evacuation
times for the Citv and the County.
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Policy D.2.1.43 The City shall coordinate hurricane preparedness activities with other
local governments and affected agencies within the region; review its
emergency preparedness plan each year; maintain a broad program of
activities to increase public awareness; meet the evacuation needs of
special populations, and through coordination with other local
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governments, strive to achieve an evacuation time within the "quick"
response time frame for each storm category.
Policy D. 2.1.54 The City's evacuation plan shall be consistent with the Duval County
Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Management Plan as amended and shall
maximize efficiencies in traffic movement so as to reduce or maintain
evacuation clearance times within the City of Atlantic Beach.
Objective D.2.2
Redevelopment within the Coastal High Hazard Area
Redevelopment activities within the Coastal High Hazard Area shall be guided by
a-the redevelopment provisions as set forth within the Land Development
Regulations ,which shall serve the purpose of reducing
the vulnerability of people, property and natural resources to damage from
coastal storms.
Policy D.2.2.1 The City shall coordinate with Duval County in reviewing and revising
the City's Hurricane Plan and pertinent portions or regulatory codes as
necessary to achieve the following policies.
Policy D.2.2.2 Implement a temporary moratorium on construction immediately
following a hurricane occurrence until damage assessments and
redevelopment policies have been determined.
Policy D.2.2.3 Prior to re-entry of the population into evacuated areas, complete all
critical cleanup and repair activities required to assure public health
and safety.
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Structures that are storm
damaged over 50% of their most recent appraised value may be
reconstructed only when the entire structure will then conform to all
applicable regulations, including all Land Development Regulations,
and Florida Building and Coastal Construction codes. Repairs made to
structures damaged to a lesser degree shall comply with all applicable
Land Development Regulations and Florida Building and Coastal
Construction codes in effect at the time of such work.
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Policy D.2.2.5~ The City establishes, for regulatory purposes,
the Coastal High
Hazard Area as the area below the Category 1 storm surge line as
established by the Sea Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricane
(SLOSH) computerized storm surge model as mapped in the Storm
Tide Atlas prepared by the Northeast Florida Regional Council as part
of the latest Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study pursuant to Chapter
163, Florida Statutes.
Objective D.2.3
Hazard Mitigation
The City shall seek appropriate means of reducing the potential for loss of life
and property through provisions within the Land Development
Regulations, including implementation of hazard mitigation policies from the
Local Mitigation Strategy.
Policy D.2.3.1 The City shall +nsla~maintain provisions within its Land Development
Regulations, which require that all new residential development within
the Coastal High Hazard Area access impacts to hurricane evacuation
times and shelter provision.
Policy D.2.3.2 The City shall not approve Plan amendments, which increase
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the Coastal High Hazard Area, or where demands upon existing
shelter space shall be increased.
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Goal D.3
The City shall protect, preserve and maintain natural environmental resources so
as to maintain or enhance air quality, water quality, vegetative communities,
wildlife habitats and the natural functions of soils, fisheries, wetlands and
estuarine marshes.
Objective D.3.1
The City shall cooperate with adjacent communities in regional air quality
management programs so as to provide a high standard of air quality.
Policy D.3.1.1 The City shall implement policies of the Local Mitigation Strategy
appropriate to protect air quality and shall require mitigation prior to
permitting of projects that may adversely affect air quality.
Objective D.3.2
Conservation and Protection of Natural Coastal Resources
The City shall maintain or adopt provisions within its Land Development
Regulations for private and public development, which conserve and enhance
soils, native vegetation, living marine and water resources and wildlife habitats to
the maximum extent possible.
Policy D.3.2.1 The City shall require applicants for development permits to submit
appropriate environmental surveys and reports prior to the issuance of
development permits. All applications for development permits and
applications to rezone to Planned Unit Development and other zoning
related applications shall be required to identify environmental
features, including any Wetlands, CCCL, natural water bodies, open
space, buffers and vegetation preservation areas, and to sufficiently
address any adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
Policy D.3.2.2 The City shall cooperate with the SJRWMD in implementation of water
conservation measures as set forth within the management plans and
rules of the SJRWMD and the City's Consumptive Use Permit issued
by the SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.2.3 The City shall protect potable water well cones of influence #y
and shall maintain maps of such
cones of influence and shall continue to implement
the dwell-field protection regulations, as set forth within Pa#-e#
the Land Development Regulations
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land uses. Such incompatible uses shall include all Industrial
uses, but shall also include uses, which have the potential to
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wetland functions or natural systems associated with
Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
Policy D.3.2.4 The City shall appropriately restrict land use activities, which may
threaten water sources from stormwater runoff into recharge areas by
maintaining the stormwater, Drainage, Storage and Treatment
Requirements as set forth within the Land Development Regulations.
Development permits shall be issued only in accordance with the City's
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit, in
addition to the requirements of the Water Management District and the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. NPDES
requirements shall include use of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
prior to discharge into natural or artificial drainage systems. ~ff
A_II construction projects of one acre or more shall
require a NPDES permit.
Policy D.3.2.5 In accordance with Chapter 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall
establish and maintain within its Land Development Regulations, all
necessary requirements. and restrictions to ensure that land
development, land disturbing activities, and land uses are managed in
a manner which protects and conserves the natural functions of soils,
fisheries, wildlife habitats, rivers, flood plains, wetlands (including
estuarine marshes) and marine habitats including hatchling turtles.
Policy D.3.2.6 The City shall cooperate with adjacent local governments and
regulatory agencies to conserve and protect, as may be appropriate,
unique vegetative communities located within the City and within
adjacent jurisdictions.
Policy D.3.2.7 The City shall designate Environmentally Sensitive Areas requiring
protection as a means of implementing the Comprehensive Plan and
shall include in its Land Development Regulations, prepared in
accordance with S. 163.3202, F.S. means of ensuring protection of
such lands from degradation.
Policy D.3.2.8 Environmentally Sensitive Areas shall include lands, waters or areas
within the City of Atlantic Beach which meet any of the following
criteria:
(a) All Wetlands, including those determined to be jurisdictional, and
which are regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) and the St. Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD);
(b) Estuaries, or estuarine systems;
(c) Outstanding Florida Waters and Natural Water Bodies;
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(e) Areas designated as Conservation by the Future Land Use Map;
(f) Essential Habitat to Listed Species as determined by approved
methodologies of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Policy D.3.2.9 The City shall ensure environmentally sound management of
hazardous wastes and reduction of potential problems resulting there
from, through amulti-faceted program incorporating public information,
enforcement of regulations and monitoring of waste handling activities.
The following components shall be included within the City's program:
(a) Support the enforcement of current State and Federal regulations
aimed at prohibiting discharge of wastewater containing hazardous
and industrial waste into septic tanks or through stormwater runoff
into aquifer recharge areas or surface water bodies.
(b) Public education programs encouraging residents and business
owners to avoid the dumping of used petroleum products, paint,
hazardous materials and pesticides onto the ground or water
bodies.
(c) City coordination and monitoring of hazardous wastes by collection
and transportation entities to ensure safe and responsible handling
practices.
Objective D.3.3
Regulatory Authority
The City shall continue to cooperate with other permitting and regulatory
agencies to improve estuarine environmental quality to achieve the estuarine
water quality standards established by FDEP.
Policy D.3.3.1 The City shall maintain, and amend as necessary, provisions within its
Land Development Regulations to achieve consistency with the rules
and regulatory authority of the SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.3.2 The City shall coordinate with other governmental agencies during the
review, permitting and development of sites which, if improperly
developed, could have adverse impacts upon estuarine water quality
and related resources, and through such coordination, the City shall
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ensure adequate sites within the drainage basin for water-dependent
uses; prevent estuarine pollution which could adversely affect another
governmental jurisdiction and ensure public access and reduce
exposure to flood hazards.
Policy D.3.3.3 The City shall coordinate its permitting activities with existing resource
protection plans by notifying the administrators of such plans of any
pending development activity or public improvement in a timely manner
in order to ensure that such projects and activities can be reviewed
and comments returned to the City prior to permitting.
Objective D.3.4
Shoreline Development
The City shall give priority consideration to shoreline land uses and site
development improvements, which meet the following criteria:
(a) Prevent adverse environmental effects.
(b) Maintain or exceed the standards within this Plan for public access.
(c) Avoid shoreline hardening structures.
(d) Enhance estuarine water quality.
Objective D.3.5
Natural Resource Based Recreation and Public Access
The City shall provide opportunities for appropriate recreational uses and access
to public waterways, the beach and natural areas and shall restrict activities that
harm or diminish the public's right to use such publicly owned natural resources.
Policy D.3.54.1 The City shall prohibit the closure or abandonment of public right-of-
ways or public lands that would restrict access to any public water
bodies.
Policy D.3.54.2 The City shall enforce the requirements for public access to beach
areas as set forth in the Coastal Protection Act of 1985 in all permitting
activities and through the course of coastal redevelopment programs.
Policy D.3.54.3 The City shall prohibit the closure of existing beach and waterway
accesses and any presently unopened easements, except in the case
of risk to public safety as determined by the City's public
safety officials, or in the case of adverse environmental impact.
Policy D.3.5.4 The City shall adopt within its Land Development Regulations
provisions to provide for the appropriate recreational use of surface
waters within the City that under public control or City ownership
including dock construction, mooring and anchoring and resource
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protection regulations to the extent that the City has regulatory control
over such resources.
Policy D 3 5 5 The beach River Branch Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and
Tideviews Preserve are the most significant natural resources within
the City and provision for the public's use, enjoyment and access to
these natural resources shall be a priority of the City through the
erovision of activities and facilities that are appropriate to character
and environment of each location.
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E. RECREATION AND
OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
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Goals, Objectives, and Policies
All provision for and management of lands for Recreation and Open Space within the
City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and
Policies.
Goal E.1
The City shall maintain sufficient parks, recreation facilities and open space so as
to provide the citizens with a wide variety of leisure time activities in order that
the City continues to be a healthy, desirable and attractive community in which to
live.
Objective E.1.1
Adequate Recreation Facilities
The City shall inventory at least once every five years ~, public
and private recreation resources to identify service inadequacies and
opportunities for sharing of facilities and programs so as to provide safe,
convenient access for all residents to beaches, parks and other recreation
facilities in accordance with Level of Service standards set forth within this Plan
amendment.
Policy E.1.1.1 If determined to be necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service
standards as set forth herein, the City may utilize a system of user fees
to support the development recreation programs and the maintenance
of facilities.
Policy E.1.1.2 The City shall continue to encourage volunteerism and participant
involvement in planning and operating of recreation programs so as to
supplement available City resources.
Policy E.1.1.3 The City shall continue to encourage equitable inter-community
sharing of recreation and open space facilities.
Policy E.1.1.4 The City shall continue to support efforts of other government agencies
and shall offer cooperation to achieve level of service standards for
regional recreation and open space facilities as set forth within this
Plan amendment.
Policy E.1.1.5 The City shall maintain the existing recreation facilities, as identified
within Table E-2, or similar facilities so as to continue to meet or
exceed the Level of Service standards as set forth within this Plan
amendment.
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Policy E.1.1.6 The City shall maintain all existing beach access ways as described
within the Conservation and Coastal Management Element and shall
continue to make improvements to prevent erosion caused by
pedestrian traffic.
Policy E.1.1.7 The City shall maintain all existing accessible beach accesses, and
shall seek opportunities, where feasible, to provide additional access to
all natural and constructed recreation and park facilities. New facilities
shall be developed and constructed in compliance with applicable
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).
Policy E.1.1.8 The City shall continue to allow parking along public rights-of-way for
the purpose of providing parking for beach access, provided such
parking does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular safety and does
not excessively result in damage to public or private property.
Policy E.1.1.9 The City shall not permit parks and designated open space to be
diverted to any other use unless mitigated by equal replacement in size
and quality of the resource.
Policy E.1.1.10 As of the date of this Plan amendment, the City has exceeded the
adopted Level of Service standards for recreation facilities and open
space areas. The adopted Level of Service standards, as set forth
within Table E-1, shall be maintained as minimum standards.
Table E-1
Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 201005-20205
TYPE OF FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
Playground (with equipment) 1 playground per 2,500 population
Baseball or Softball Field 1 field per 2,500 population
Soccer or Football Field 1 field per 5,000 population
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Running/Hiking Trail 1 trail per 10,000 population
Community Center 1 center per 10,000 population
Beach Accesses 1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space 5 acres per 1,000 population
Golf Course* (public or private) 1 18-hole course per 25,000 population
Regional Park/Open Space* 5 acres per 1,000 population
'`Regional facilities are defined as those, which may not be located within the City of Atlantic
Beach, but are in such close proximity so as to directly serve the daily recreational needs of the
residents of the City of Atlantic Beach, such as Kathryn Abbv Hanna Park and area golf courses.
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Table E-2
Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 20094
FACILITY 2005
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EXISTING
Playground 5 7
Baseball or Softball Field 5 4
Soccer or Football Field 3 4
Basketball Court 5 5 full courts 8~ 4 half courts
Racquetball/ Handball Court 2 2
Volleyball Court 2 0
Tennis Courts 5 9
Trails 1 5 plus 9300 linear feet of
8-foot multi-use paths)
Community Center 1 3
Beach Accesses 21 21
Passive Park and Open Space
62 412+ acres (includes River Branch
Preserve. Dutton Island
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Regional Park and Open Space 450 acres adjacent to City
Skate Park 0 1
Objective E.1.2
Diversity of Recreation Facilities and Activities
The City shall continue to provide varied and diverse recreation activities to the
community, and shall coordinate with public agencies, private organizations and
individuals, as well as adjacent local governments to supplement efforts and
resources of the City.
Policy E.1.2.1 The City shall seek participation from appropriate private recreation
program providers in order to enhance the quality and diversity of
recreational services and to improve the cost effectiveness of such
services.
Policy E.1.2.2
The City shall
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Policy E.1.2.3 The City shall continue to implement and construct its bicycle and
pedestrian pathway system, with priority given to locations that provide
links between neighborhoods, schools, parks and the beach and
adjacent beach communities. Where sufficient right-of-way or land
area exists, wider six(6) or eight(8) foot widths shall be the
recommended standard to accommodate for the safety of multi-modal
activities. The City shall also advocate the addition of bike lanes to
State and County Roads.
Policy E.1.2.4 The City shall support the development of skateboard facilities so as to
provide safe locations for skateboarding and to discourage this activity
in locations that are dangerous or where damage to public property
may result.
Policy E.1.2.5 The City shall maintain Tideviews Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve
and River Branch Preserve as passive and natural recreation areas.
Facilities shall be limited to those that support fishing, canoeing and
kayaking, biking, hiking and exercise trails, picnicking and camping
areas and other similar activities. Other public spaces and designated
parks, may be reserved as passive areas, or may be developed as
active parks as determined necessary to maintain Level of Service
standards and as appropriate to the location and size of the area.
Policy E.1.2.6 Public parks, other than those cited within the preceding Policy, shall
be considered as active parks to be used for athletics or specialized
recreation activities, as appropriate to the location of each park.
Typical facilities include baseball fields, softball fields, football fields,
soccer fields, rest rooms, parking, recreation building, basketball
courts, skateboard facilities, tennis courts and walking trails.
Policy E.1.2.7 The City shall continue to provide funding for maintenance, staffing
and development of programs, particularly those programs that serve
low and moderate-income populations and the elderly, at the Donner
Park Community Center and the Jordan Park Community Center.
Policy E.1.2.8 The City shall protect its beach as a recreational resource and shall
rigorously seek funding for future beach renourishment projects.
Objective E.1.3
Provision of Recreation and Open Space
by Private Development
The City shall ensure that recreation facilities and open space areas are provided
in conjunction with development review and permitting so as to maintain or
exceed the level of service standards set forth within this Plan amendment and
prior to the impacts of such development.
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Policy E.1.3.1 The City shall maintain requirements for the provision of
recreation and open space as a condition of development
approval and shall also limit impervious surface area and land
coverage by structures and shall enforce building setbacks in
accordance with the Land Development Regulations.
Policy E.1.3.2 The City shall require all new residential developments
containing five (5) dwelling units or more to provide internal
sidewalks or multi-use paths, and such sidewalks or pathways
shall link to other facilities and public spaces where possible.
Where sufficient right-of-way exists or can be designed,
sidewalks and pathways shall be constructed at a minimum
width of six (6) feet.
Policy E.1.3.3 The adopted Level of Service standards shall be maintained as
a minimum standard, and funding for continued management of
these facilities shall be considered during the annual budget
review process.
Policy E.1.3.4 Acquisition of recreation sites and open space areas by the City
shall be prioritized in accordance with expressed desires of the
community and in response to availability of grant funds and
other incentive programs.
Policy E.1.3.5 Private development shall not, by any means, restrict or prohibit
access or use by the public of any public recreational resource
including the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, creeks,
streams, marsh and wetland areas.
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F. Housing Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
The City of Atlantic Beach shall encourage and support the provision of housing for all
residents of the City in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives and Policies.
Goal F.1
The City of Atlantic Beach shall provide opportunities for decent, safe and
sanitary housing in suitable neighborhoods at affordable costs to meet the needs
of the present and future residents of the City as well as ensure the stability and
integrity of sound residential neighborhoods.
Objective F.1.1
Housing for Very Low, Low and Moderate Income Residents
Equal opportunity shall be provided to meet the housing needs of all existing and
future residents of the City of Atlantic Beach, including housing for very low, low
and moderate-income families.
Policy F.1.1.1 The City shall support the efforts of the City of Jacksonville Housing
Commission and assist with efforts to determine needs and develop
sites and programs on a region-wide basis for housing for very low, low
and moderate-income persons.
Policy F.1.1.2 The City shall pursue Federal, state and local sources and joint public-
private partnerships to provide funding sources targeted for very low,
low and moderate-income housing.
Policy F.1.1.3 The City shall promote the use of alternative zoning techniques and
mechanisms to provide a mix of housing types within residential
neighborhoods.
Policy F.1.1.4 Pursuant to 9J-5.010 (3)(c)10, FAC, the City may enter into an
interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville (Duval County) for
the provision of affordable housing for very low, low and moderate-
income residents and special needs households to prevent the need to
increase residential densities within the Coastal High Hazard Area
(CHHA) in order to provide affordable housing to serve the City.
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Policy F.1.1.5 The City shall continue to provide assistance and incentives where
possible to encourage new affordable housing and preservation of
existing housing stock through the CDBG funded housing rehabilitation
program and through assistance to organizations such as Beaches
Habitat and Builders Care.
Policy F.1.1.6 The City shall consider private and public partnerships, particularly as
may be necessary and appropriate, to address the City's affordable
housing needs in response to:
(a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for affordable
housing is not economically feasible due to exceptionally high
property values related to the City's coastal location.
(b) Meeting the needs for affordable housing is not feasible due to
limitations of residential density within the Coastal High Hazard
Area.
Objective F.1.2
Navy Housing Needs
The City shall assist developers in responding to the special housing needs of
Navy personnel.
Policy F.1.2.1 The City shall coordinate with
the Navy Planning Officer to
assessn~t efpotential future impacts resulting from growth of Naval
Station Mayport that may and-~e increase +e housing needs of the
City.
Objective F.1.3
Group Homes and Foster Care Facilities
Sites for group homes and foster care facilities shall be available at suitable
locations to ensure that the needs of persons requiring such housing are met.
Policy F.1.3.1 The City shall allow the location of group homes and foster care
facilities in multi-family residential zoning districts in a manner, which is
consistent with the intent of such districts so as to ensure harmonious
development patterns and, at the same time, assure healthful,
convenient, and pleasant environments for residents of such housing.
Policy F.1.3.2 The City shall allow the placement of group homes in Planned Unit
Developments.
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Objective F.1.4
Displacement of Housing and Businesses
Uniform and equitable treatment shall be provided by the City to persons and
businesses displaced by City activities and programs in accordance with Florida
Statutes and Federal law, and comparable relocation housing shall be provided
as required to comply with such laws and to meet demonstrated needs.
Policy F.1.4.1 The City shall discourage redevelopment and demolition practices that
significantly reduce existing housing stock in older neighborhoods and
that result in the displacement of very low, low and moderate-income
residents or special needs households.
Policy F.1.4.2 The City shall monitor all redevelopment and demolition activity to
ensure that comparable relocation housing is available in accordance
with federal regulations, regardless of whether federal monies are
involved in the activity.
Goal F.2
The City shall encourage the preservation and protection of housing of historic
significance as well as other components of the existing housing inventory.
Objective F.2.1
Historically Significant Housing
The City shall encourage the preservation and protection of historically significant
housing, which has been identified within The Historic, Architectural Resources Survey
of the Beaches Area and shall promote the use of such housing for continued residential
use.
Policy F.2.1.1 The City shall discourage development actions that have the potential
to destroy or irretrievably damage the City's historic and architectural
resources.
Policy F.2.1.2 The City shall coordinate with the Department of State's Division of
Historical Resources to further the identification and preservation of
historically significant sites or structures, and if appropriate, nominate
such sites or structures to the National Register of Historic Places.
Policy F.2.1.3 The City shall encourage the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of
historically significant housing.
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Objective F.2.2
Existing Housing Stock
The City shall undertake housing conservation and rehabilitation of existing
housing stock, but shall also require demolition when rehabilitation is not
possible or economically feasible, particularly within areas of the City where
there exists a significant concentration of substandard housing that contributes
to negative neighborhood or environmental conditions.
Policy F.2.2.1 The City shall continue to enforce Florida Building Codes, the
International Property Maintenance Code and other local ordinances
and State laws to ensure adequate maintenance of residential
properties and neighborhood environments.
Policy F.2.2.2 The City shall schedule and concentrate capital improvements to
coincide with housing improvement and financial incentive programs
as needed to maintain and upgrade the quality of existing
neighborhoods.
Policy F.2.2.3 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private
developers to increase private reinvestment, which shall upgrade and
enhance the structural quality and aesthetic conditions of existing
housing and existing neighborhoods.
Policy F.2.2.4 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its Land Development
Regulations, Florida Building Codes and other applicable laws as a
means of deterring the deterioration of existing housing stock.
Policy F.2.2.5 The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new
development of housing units within the Section H (Marsh Oaks) area.
Policy F.2.2.6 The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new
development of single-family housing units within SeaSpray and Royal
Palms and shall implement strategies to maintain stable levels of home
ownership.
Policy F.2.2.76 The City shall continue to pursue available funding sources, such as
the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds, to
upgrade housing conditions and infrastructure ~^ +he co,.+;,,,, u /n A.,rc h
9ai`~ea-within the City's designated CDBG target area.
Policy F.2.2.8~ The City shall support the efforts of community based organizations
and neighborhood improvement initiatives, which will contribute to the
stabilization, conservation, enhancement and improvement of existing
housing, structures and other physical facilities within neighborhoods.
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Energy Efficient Housing °
The City shall encourage building and construction strategies, methods and
practices that promote energv efficiencv and the use of renewable energv
resources in the construction of new homes and rehabilitation of existing
housing structures.
Policv F 2 3 1 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private
developers to use currently acceptable green housing specifications for
rehabilitation of existing housing structures and will provide a resource
for best green building practices.
Policv F.2.3.2 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private
developers to use currently acceptable preen housing specifications for
construction of new homes as made available from U.S. Green
Building Council.
Policv F.2.3.3 The City shall promote opportunities to integrate housing, including
affordable and workforce housing, with infill development to create
mixed-use neighborhoods to increase energv efficiencv through
efficient land use patterns.
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G. INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT
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Goal G.1
The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions, other public
and governmental agencies to ensure: 1) the equitable and reasonable sharing of
authority, responsibility and resources in the provision of services, education and
housing, 2) the provision for effective development review and permitting, and 3)
the effective representation on behalf of the City in decisions related to future
growth management, planning and funding resources.
Objective G.1.1
Maintaining Consistency with
Comprehensive Plans and Interlocal Agreements
As a means of achieving effective intergovernmental coordination and
consistency in planning for the future of the City and the surrounding region,
copies of proposed amendments to the adopted Comprehensive Plan shall be
provided to adjacent local governments and government agencies, which provide
services within the City, but which may not have regulatory authority within the
City.
Policy G.1.1.1 The City shall forward copies of proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments to adjacent local governments, the Duval County School
Board, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, the St. Johns River
Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida
Department of Community Affairs, any special service districts as
required in Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes for comment prior to
legislative adoption in order that the impacts of development as
proposed in the Plan amendment are coordinated with development
throughout the region and the State.
Policy G.1.1.2 The City shall continue to coordinate with the City of Neptune Beach,
the City of Jacksonville Beach and the City of Jacksonville related to
utility and infrastructure issues.
Policy G.1.1.3 The City shall continue to monitor and ensure consistency with the
provisions as set forth in the Interlocal Coordination Agreement
between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville related
to shared infrastructure and utility services and annexation in
accordance with the detailed and specific provisions as set forth within
the restated 1995 Interlocal Agreement.
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Jacksonville Beach and Jacksonville for the purpose of developing o ~
coordinated land use planning and unified development policies.
Policy 6.1.1.45 The City shall enter into and maintain Interlocal Agreements as
necessary to provide efficient and effective services.
Policy 6.1.1.56 The City shall continue coordination with the following entities and
agencies for the purposes as indicated:
(a) Other local governments and agencies within the Duval County
Evacuation Network, including the Emergency Preparedness
Division of the Duval County Fire and Rescue Department and the
Florida Department of Transportation for the purpose of improving
hurricane evacuation routes and reducing evacuation time.
(b) The State of Florida, Duval County, other local governments and
the Naval Station Mayport for the purpose of post-disaster
redevelopment planning, land use and transportation planning,
resource conservation (including potable water), provision of
shared recreation facilities and coastal and beach access facility
development.
(c) The ~ North Florida Transportation Planning
Organization related to transportation improvements needed to
maintain or exceed adopted Level of Service standards.
(d) The St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection related to coordination of
land use and water supply planning, verification of adeauate water
supply to meet demands through the planning period and
development review and permitting responsibilities and procedures
(e) The Duval County Health Department related to the coordination of
proper education and procedures to improve and maintain a
healthy environment within the City.
(f) The law enforcement agencies of surrounding local governments,
as well as State and Federal law enforcement agencies to achieve
compatibility of communication equipment and coordination of
services.
(g) The Jacksonville Transportation Authority to support the
development of transportation routes to serve Naval Station
Mayport and surrounding beach communities.
(h) The Duval County Environmental Quality Division ~n„irn.,.,,on+.,~
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planning and development of solid waste and storm debris disposal
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facilities to effectively serve the needs of all communities within the
County.
(i) The DCPS and the Duval County School Board to ensure that
population projections and proposed educational facility site plans
and off-site impacts are consistent with the 2010-2020
Comprehensive Plan as set forth in the Public Schools Facilities
Element of this Plan the Land Development Regulations and m
support of following Policy G.1.4.4.
Policy G.1.1.7 The City shall continue its involvement in the
North Florida Transportation Planning Organization and shall maintain
representation on the Technical Coordinating Committee as
appropriate and necessary.
Policy G.1.1.~8 The City shall ' ' in coordination with the
Northeast Florida Regional Council utilize the dispute resolution
process established by Section 186 509 Florida Statutes to reconcile
differences on planning and arowth management issues between local
aovernments, regional agencies and private interests.
Objective G.1.2
Coordination of the Management
and Protection of Natural Resources
The City shall continue to coordinate with all adjacent local governments and
relevant agencies in implementing protection of the beach and shoreline and in
protecting the potable water supply from saltwater intrusion.
Policy 6.1.2.1 The City shall coordinate with all jurisdictional agencies and adjacent
local governments in developing and implementing programs aimed at
effective management of the beaches and shorelines as well as other
cross-jurisdictional water bodies.
Policy G.1.2.2 The City shall coordinate with Duval County and the Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) to strongly advocate a continuing program of beach
re-nourishment.
Policy 6.1.2.3 The City shall coordinate with the St. Johns River Water Management
District to identify potential areas where saltwater intrusion may
degrade potable water resources.
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local governments so as to ensure that the impacts of new development shall not
preclude the attainment of adopted Level of Service standards; impair sound
environmental management practices; create land use conflicts, or in any respect
contribute to inconsistent and incompatible urban development patterns.
Policy 6.1.3.1 The City shall advise adjacent local governments of proposed
development and re-development activities, which might reasonably be
foreseen to reduce facility service standards and shall review such
projects from the standpoint of conformity with the Comprehensive
Plan of adjacent local governments, particularly near jurisdictional
boundary lines.
Policy G.1.3.2 The City shall coordinate with affected jurisdictions and agencies,
including FDOT, regarding mitigation to impacted transportation
facilities not under the jurisdiction of the City. Interlocal Agreements
with other jurisdictions may be utilized for this purpose.
Policy G.1.3.3 In order to reflect the shared responsibilities for managing
development and concurrency, the City may enter into agreement with
one or more adjacent local governments in order to address cross-
jurisdictional impacts of development on regional transportation
facilities.
Objective G.1.4
Coordination with the Duval County School Board
In accordance with the adopted Interlocal Agreement for ,
Public School Facilities Planning, as may be amended pursuant to Chapter
163.31777, Florida Statutes, the City shall consult with the Duval County School
Board and Duval County Public Schools DCPS prior to implementing projects or
plans that might impact the use of school facilities related to shared facilities,
access, surrounding environment, housing patterns, alteration of public services
and general development policies of the City.
Policy G.1.4.1 The City shall notify the Duval County Public Schools of projects or
plans under consideration, which might effect the operation of school
facilities at least thirty (30) days prior to taking formal action thereon.
Policy G.1.4.2 The City shall request that the Duval County Public Schools advise the
City of proposed alteration, construction, or other plans under
consideration so that the City may be advised and provided an
opportunity to discuss the potential effects of such action upon the City.
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by the Duval County School Board, a seat on its Local Planning o
Agency (LPA), who shall be noticed, provided an agenda, and invited ~
to attend LPA meetings and provide comments related to land use
amendments and rezoning proposals that may effect student
enrollment projections or school facilities.
Policy G 1 4 4 The City shall participate in joint planning processes and arocedures for
the coordination of public education facilities Intended to facilitate
coordination of DCPS plans with the plans of the City. On an ongoing
basis the City in cooperation with the DCPS and the other Duval
County local governments shall review existing mechanisms, each
City's comprehensive plan the Interlocal Agreement for Public School
Facilities Planning and other City and DCPS programs and their effects
on the plans developed for providing public schools.
Objective G.1.5
Affordable Housing
The City s#~-m~_enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent municipalities
in order to facilitate coordination in addressing affordable housing needs.
Policy 6.1.5.1 The City shall enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent
governments, as determined to be necessary and appropriate, to
address the City's very low, low and moderate-income affordable
housing needs in response to:
(a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for very low, low
and moderate income affordable housing is not economically
feasible due to exceptionally high property values related to the
City's coastal location, or
(b) Where meeting affordable housing needs for very low, low and
moderate income residents is not feasible due to limitations of
residential density within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
(c) The City shall continue to coordinate with the Naw and the City of
Jacksonville to implement strategies that support reinvestment and
revitalization of older neighborhoods alona the Mayport Road
Corridor that provide low and moderate income housing and which
serve to assist housing needs of Naval Station Mayport personnel.
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