Item 7F
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #7F
MARCH 8, 2004
~„ AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing to authorize transmittal of proposed amendments to the
2005 Comprehensive Plan, based upon the Evaluation and Appraisal
Report of the Comprehensive Plan, to the Florida Department of
~ Community Affair and other agencies as set forth in Section
163.3184(3), Florida Statutes, requesting review of the proposed
amendments by said agencies.
~. SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP d~
Community Development Director
DATE: February 27, 2004
BACKGROUND: The Community Development Board, at their February 24, 2004 regular
meeting recommended" transmittal and adoption of the City's proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan. Attached is the transmittal draft, which incorporates those minor
*"" changes as requested at~the February 9th joint workshop of the Community Development
Board and the Commission.
~" The proposed amendments will now be forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs
and other mandatory reviewing agencies for review and comment.. Once comments
are received, any needed revisions can be made, and final adoption hearings will then
~'" be scheduled.
BUDGET: No budget issues.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve transmittal of proposed amendments to the 2005
Comprehensive Plan, based upon the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the
Comprehensive Plan.
ATTACHMENTS: Transmittal draft and Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: .
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Adoption Ordinance Number 31-04-04
Background and Summary
of the City's Comprehensive Planning Process ............................~............... i
~• General Characteristics and Conditions
of the City of Atlantic Beach ................................... ........................... iii
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
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A. Future Land Use Element ............................................. A-1 - A-14
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C. Infrastructure Element ................................................... C-1 - C-6
D. Conservation and
Coastal Management Element ....................................... D-1 - D-10
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E. Recreation and Open Space Element ................................. E-1 - E-7
~' F. Housing Element ............................................................ F-1 - F-5
G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element ........................... G-1 - G-5
H. Capital Improvements Element .......................................... H-1 - H-7
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AGENDA ITEM #7F
MARCH 8, 2004
ORDINANCE NUMBER 31-04-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
+~ AMENDING THE 1990 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE 2005
FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 95-90-48, AS
AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE ADOPTING EVALUATION 'AND
~"" APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE GOALS,
OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (GOPS) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; ESTABLISHING THE 2015 FUTURE LAND USE MAP;
~""" PROVIDING FOR INTENT; AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF FACT;
FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 125 and Section 163.3161-163.3215, Florida Statues, empowers
~"' and requires the City Commission for the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida prepare, implement and
enforce Comprehensive Plans and Land Development Regulations (LDRs) for the regulation of
development within the City; and
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WHEREAS, Section 163.3184, Florida Statues, establishes the process for the adoption
r of the Comprehensive Plan or Amendment; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.3187 (6) (a), Florida Statues, provides the amendment of the
,~, Comprehensive Plan to implement the recommendations of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
(EAR), referred to as EAR Based Amendments; and
WHEREAS, Rule 9J-11.011, Florida Administrative Code, establishes procedures for
the adoption and submittal requirements of the EAR-based Amendments; and
WHEREAS, after required notice was published, public workshops and public hearings
were held, in accordance with Section 163.3184(15), Florida Statutes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. INTENT. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Comprehensive
Plan for the City of Atlantic Beach, as adopted by Ordinance 95-90-48 on December 13, 1990,
and to provide for the orderly growth of the City and to exercise the authority and perform the
duties as required and set forth within Sections 163.3161-163.3215, Florida Statues.
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SECTION 2. AUTHORITY. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statues, and the Florida Administrative Code, Rule 9J-5 and 9J-1 l; and the Constitution
of the State of Florida, as may be amended from time to time.
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SECTION 3. FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY. The City Commission for the City
~"' of Atlantic Beach hereby finds that the amendments to the 2005 Future Land Use Map and the
EAR-based Amendment to the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the 1990 Comprehensive Plan
are: (i) as a whole consistent with the State Comprehensive Plan, Section 187.201, Florida
~"' Statues; (ii) as'a whole consistent with the Northeast Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan; (iii)
as a whole consistent Sections .163.3161-163.3215, Florida Statues; (iv) as a whole consistent
Florida Administrative Code, Rule 9J-5 and 9J-11; and (v) consistent with other provisions or
"~" parts of the City of Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Plan, as first adopted by Ordinance 95-90-
48.
SECTION 4. FINDINGS OF FACTS. These amendments are based upon the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the City of Atlantic Beach Comprehensive Plan as adopted
by Resolution 03-03 on February 24, 2003, and also the review, process and coordination efforts
between the City of Atlantic Beach and other State of Florida agencies including, but not limited
to; the Department of Community Affairs, Northeast Florida Regional Council, St. Johns River
Water Management District, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, resulting in the adoption of these EAR-based amendments in
~„ consideration of the Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report as provided by
the Department of Community Affairs.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. It is declared to be the intent of the City Commission
for the City of Atlantic Beach, that if any provision, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance is for
any reason finally held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such
provision shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent and such holdings shall not effect
or alter the remaining provisions.
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SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. The EAR-based amendments shall become
effective on the date the State Land Planning Agency issues a final order determining the
adopted amendment to be in compliance, or on the date the Florida Administration Commission
issues a final order determining the adopted amendment to be in compliance in accordance with
«~* Section 163.3189, Florida Statues, and upon filing of certified copy of this Ordinance with the
Secretary of State.
Passed upon first reading and public hearing by the City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach this day of , 2004.
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Passed upon final reading and public hearing this
Approved as to form and correctness:
ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE
City Attorney
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day of , 2004.
JOHN S. MESERVE
Mayor/Presiding Officer
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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 of Atlantic Beach
~,,, EAR was submitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs in September of
1997 and was found to be insufficient in meeting .the requirements of Section
163.3191, Florida Statutes. Consequently, the City appropriately revised the EAR
„~ and transmitted the document in March of 2003. The EAR was determined to be
sufficient in May 2003.
,~, The EAR for the 2000 Comprehensive Plan evaluated the 1990-2000 planning
period. The EAR summarized .the condition of the various elements at the time of
adoption of the 2000 Comprehensive Plan (1990) and the 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 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 the EAR based amendments to the Goals, Objectives and Policies.
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~, General Characteristics and Conditions
of the City of Atlantic Beach
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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. Recent years have seen a dramatic escalation in
property values, particularly along the easternmost areas of the City, which are in
close proximity to the Beach. 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 tuvo commercial corridors: the north side of Atlantic Boulevard (SR
10) extending from ~e 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 have recently experienced a high
level of market-driven development. The appropriate redevelopment, the aesthetic
enhancement and safety improvements to the Mayport Road corridor continue to be
strategic planning priorities to the City.
Since adoption of the original 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 two 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, a fishing and viewing pier, a canoe and
~,,, kayak launch, pavilions and picnic areas and primitive camping areas. Preservation
and protection of these natural coastal resources, particularly the City's dense native
tree canopy, are strongly held community values.
The primary objective of this Plan amendment is to restate existing goals, objectives
and policies, and provide new ones, as appropriate, towards these enduring results.
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A. Future Land Use Element
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Future land use, new development and redevelopment within the City of Atlantic Beach
shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
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, and 6) provides public services and facilities in
a timely and cosf.effective manner.
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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 of natural
resources including wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other natural resources
including estuarine, surface and groundwater quality.
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 lands, 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 effect
such areas shall be considered prior to the issuance of development
permits.
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Policy A.1.1.3 The City shall require that, as a condition of development approval,
new construction projects provide effective stormwater management,
which avoids the contamination or degradation of marsh and estuarine
environments in accordance with applicable water quality standards of
the St. Johns River Water Management District, the City's stormwater
Management Plan and the- Land Development Regulations, as may be
amended.
Policy A.1.1.4 Potable water well fields and surface waters shall be protected from
adverse impacts of development. The City's Land Development
Regulations shall be amended by December 31, 2004 to include
provisions for wellhead protection and to address limits on activities
that have the potential for contaminating soil as well as ground and
surface waters.
Objective A.1.2
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 and other water-related resources.
Policy A.1.2.1 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.
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,~„ Policy A.1.2.2 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its tree protection,
landscaping and buffering regulations, as well as the City's "Adopt-a-
Tree" right-of-way tree planting program.
Policy A.1.2.3 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.1.2.4 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.
Objective A.1.3
Old Atlantic Beach
Sites, structuresr 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.1.3.1 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.1.3.2 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.1.3.3 By December 31, 2005, the. City shall consider amendments to its Land
~, Development Regulations, which include 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
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Policy A.1.3.4 Within Old Atlantic Beach, the City shall consider options to discourage
the redevelopment of residential lots in ways that are inconsistent and
incompatible with the historic and existing built environment.
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Objective A.1.4
Sound Development Patterns
The City shall ensure 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 5) which encourage healthy and aesthetically
pleasing living conditions.
Policy A.1.4.1 The City shall review all applications for development permits to
determine compliance with the Land Development Regulations,
particularly with regard to provision of open space, required parking,
on-site traffic flow, appropriate signage, impervious surface area limits,
landscaping and tree protection so as to avoid traffic congestion,
hazardous public safety conditions and inefficient land use, which may
also result in harmful environmental or aesthetic effects.
Policy A.1.4.2 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
cocyperate with such entities to ensure equitable, timely, and
coa~dinated urban development activities.
Policy A.1.4.3 The City shall not permit expansion or replacement of land uses in a
"~ manner that is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as
amended.
Policy A.1.4.4 The City shall continue to enforce provisions for landscaping and other
buffering methods as set forth within the Land Development
Regulations, in order to prevent and minimize incompatible land use
relationships, excessive noise transmission, and to provide screening
of unattractive views and to enhance the aesthetic qualities of streets,
neighborhoods, and public areas of the City.
Policy A.1.4.5 The City shall maintain the limitations, as set forth within the Land
Development Regulations, for maximum height of buildings and
maximum impervious surface. area for all lands designated on the
Future Land Use Map as Residential. Requests for waivers to the
maximum height of building within the Commercial and Industrial land
use categories shall made in accordance with procedures set forth
within the Land Development Regulations. Waivers to exceed the
established maximum building height shall be approved only upon
demonstration that the proposed development is compatible with
surrounding development.
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~„ Policy A.1.4.6 Planned Unit Development regulations and other flexible regulatory
methods shall be utilized to provide incentives for achieving
environmental enhancement, economical land development and
~„ efficient patterns of land use that provide for an appropriate mix of uses
within the City.
Policy A.1.4.7 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-.1.4.8 Public facilities and utilities shall be located and designed to provide
the most cost effective service and to minimize public inconvenience
and hazardous conditions.
Policy A.1.4.9 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.
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 Density RH Fifteen 15 to twenty 20 Dwellin Units
Policy A.1.4.10 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.
Classification Floor Area Ratio* Impervious Surface
Area Limit
Commercial .50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio* 70% maximum
Industrial .25 - .70 Floor Area Ratio* 70% maximum
x The Floor Area Ratio is determined by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the size of
the property upon which the building will be constructed.
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~. Objective A.1.5
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.1.5.1 The City shall continue to implement code enforcement procedures in
order to prevent physical deterioration and blight throughout the City.
Policy A.1.5.2 The City shall encourage and assist in the revitalization of older
~. neighborhoods that provide housing for low and moderate-income
residents, particularly neighborhoods containing sound, but aging
housing stock, where adequate public services and facilities re
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Policy A.1.5.3 The City shall discourage redevelopment practices that displace low
~"" and moderate-income residents.
1 Objective A.1.6
Coordination with Other Agencies and Adjacent Cities
' The City shall coordinate its planning and development activities with the
.resource management plans of the St. John's .Water Management District, the
Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Jacksonville and the City of
~" Neptune Beach, as well as with and other private entities and public agencies, as
may be appropriate.
~• Policy A.1.6.1 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.1.6.2 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.
Policy A.1.6.3 The City shall not support amendments to the Future Land Use Map or
the Plan, which would authorize development within Environmentally
Sensitive Lands that may be reasonably foreseen to have adverse
~, impacts to such lands unless such impacts are mitigated with equal
resource replacement within the City.
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Objective A.1.7
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 lands, and preventing property damage
as well as threats to human safety and security.
Policy A:1.7.1 Opportunities for encouraging the use of innovative land development
practices shall be provided within the Land Development Regulations.
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Policy A.1.7.2
By December 31, 2004, the City shall amend its Land Development
Regulations to include provisions, which shall protect environmentally
~.- sensitive lands from the adverse effects of development so that these
areas may be protected and conserved for the future.
Policy A.1.7.3 By December 31, 2004, the City shall amend its Land Development
Regulations to include provisions that address post-disaster
redevelopment.
""" Policy A.1.7.4 Thy City shall continue to be a participating agency in the Duval
County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and shall continue to
implement the goals and objectives of the LMS.
Policy A.1.7.5 Within residential development areas, that are within the Coastal High
Hazard Area, the City shall not approve Plan or Map amendments that
"'"' increase residential densities to the extent that potential increases in
evacuation times cannot be mitigated.
Policy A.1.7.6 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 F.S., to the extent that potential
increases in evacuation times cannot be mitigated through emergency
preparedness and evacuation planning.
Objective A.1.8
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.
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Policy A.1.8.1 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.1.8.2 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.1.9
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 ~iublic services.
Policy A.1.9.1 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.1.9.2 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 significant
adverse impacts to wetland and estuarine systems would result from
development activities.
Policy A.1.9.3 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.1.9.4 The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill
development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses
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that 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.
Objective A.1.10
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
~„ 2015 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.1.10.1 The lands use categories, as depicted upon the 2015 Future Land Use
Map (Figure 1-2), shall permit the following uses and activities.
(a) Conservation -Conservation lands shall include those lands so
des~nated on the FLUM. These areas are generally composed of
opep land, water, marsh and wetland areas, either publicly or privately
owned, which may have environmentally sensitive qualities. It is
intended that the natural and open character of these areas be
retained and that adverse impacts, which may result from
development, be prohibited or minimized. Permitted uses within the
Conservation category shall be limited to the following and shall be
further controlled by the Land Development Regulations.
• Activities intended for the conservation, re-establishment and re-
nourishment, or protection of natural resources.
• Recreation uses and facilities that are primarily passive in nature.
• 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.
• Single-family residential at a maximum density of one Dwelling Unit
per acre consistent with all applicable requirements of the Land
Development Regulations.
(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, cultural and
institutional uses, may also be located within this category. Permitted
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~„ uses within the Commercial category, along with uses that may be
allowed by special exception, shall be limited to the following as further
controlled by the Land Development Regulations and when located
~,. within the respective Zoning District classifications.
• .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
fo 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.
• 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 surrounding
r5eighborhood. 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.
• Central Business District. This area contains swell-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
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environment shall be considered in the review and issuance of
Development Permits within the Central Business District.
(c) 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.
(d) 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.
(e) Recreation. -These areas include public and private parks, open
space, passive and active recreation areas. 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,
ten; is courts and the like. Public safety uses, including lifeguards, fire,
and police services may be located in Recreation areas. The use and
development of Recreation areas. shall be further controlled by the
Municipal Code for the City of Atlantic Beach and the Land
Development Regulations.
(f) 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.
Policy A.1.10.2 In the event of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan,
~. the text of the Plan shall control.
Policy A.1.10.3 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.
Policy A.1.10.4 Where interpretation is required to determine exact boundaries as
depicted upon the Future Land Use Map, boundaries shall be
determined by the nearest property line, the right-of-way line of Streets,
municipal boundaries, section, township and range lines, or
environmental or geographic features which serve as natural
boundaries, as may be appropriate.
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Objective A.1.11
,~ 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 Joint Facility Planning, adopted pursuant to Section 463.3177,
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.
Policy A.1.11.1 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.
Objective A.1.12
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
Provisions for Public Participation in the Planning Process
The City shall, in accordance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, establish
~" procedures to provide for the review and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy A.1.12.1 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 established by the State land
planning agency.
Policy A.1.12.2 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.1.12.3 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;
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(b) consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast
Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan;
(c) consistency with other adopted policies and plans of the City, the
County, the State or other agencies having regulatory authority
'""" over the City.
(d) the potential for adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive
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Lands and the natural environment; or
(e) the potential to cause deficiencies in adopted levels of service or
to adversely impact public facilities, infrastructure and services.
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B. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
,~ Introduction
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 capacity
and land use densities to support public transportation.
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
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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.
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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 Kittle 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 end convenience are low. These conditions can be tolerated, however, for
short periods of time.
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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 (1998) 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 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 roadway that is
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not on the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FINS). None of the roadways within
the City of Atlantic Beach are on the FINS; 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 wasj 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. Construction of the
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Flyover has alleviated a traffic problem identified in the 1990 Traffic Circulation
~" Element. The intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road were 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, a majority of property within
the City of Atlantic Beach adjoining State Road A1A is 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. These roads all have relatively
low volumes and low accident rates. No significant increase in traffic is anticipated.
Completion of the Wonderwood Expressway, currently under construction, is
anticipated to reduce traffic volumes on these roadways.
Table B-1 indicates the 2002 daily traffic volumes for roadway segments within the
City of Atlantic Beach on the State Highway System, and compares these to the
1988 volumes from the 1990 Traffic Circulation Element.
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2002 Traffic Volumes
1988 2002
"""" Atlantic Boulevard
City Limits to Mayport Road 46,965 59,500
Mayport Road to Penman Road 34,485 33,000
~"" Penman Road to S.R. 1A 30,220 28,500
Mayport Road
City Limits to Church Road 45,695 44,500
Church Road to Atlantic Boulevard 40,430 48,000
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South of Atlantic Boulevard 27,200. 33,500
The Wonderwood Expressway is currently under construction. The Wonderwood
Expressway will provide an alternative east-west connection between the City of
Atlantic Beach, Mayport Village, the Mayport Naval Station and State Road 9A. The
Jacksonville Transportation Authority has conducted a study of traffic volumes with
and without the Wonderwood Expressway, and found the volumes as indicated
within following Table B-2 are expected with completion of the Expressway.
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Table B-2
YEAR 2010 Traffic Projections
Street
Link Without
Wonderwood With
Wonderwood
~„ Mayport Road North of Atlantic Boulevard 55,000 34,000
Mayport Road North of City Limits 45,000 30,000
Atlantic Boulevard Intracoastal to Mayport Road 60,000 42,000
Atlantic Boulevard Mayport Road to Sherry Drive 25,000 32,000
Atlartic Boulevard Sherry Drive to Third Street 23,000 25,000
Source: Jacksonville Transportation Authority
As this table indicates, Wonderwood Expressway will reduce traffic volumes on a
number of segments in Atlantic Beach, and in particular those segments of Mayport
~"" Road and Atlantic Boulevard that are currently experiencing the highest traffic
volumes.
• 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. Monthly rider-ship
~„ for August 2003, for each route was as follows:
Route Q3 - 318
** Route Q4 - 231
Route R1 - 1,715
~. Route R4 - 219
It is premature at this time to determine whether these routes are successful in
meeting the transit .needs for the City of Atlantic Beach. However, it must be noted
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that rider-ship levels in August, 2003 were 10.7% greater than the projected rider-
. ship for these routes.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Within the previous year, the City conducted a bicycle and pedestrian pathway
planning and public participation study in collaboration with the City of Neptune
"`"" Beach and the City of Jacksonville Beach. The purpose of this process was to
develop a general and conceptual plan for a system of bike and pedestrian routes to
connect each of the three beach Cities, and also to provide a better system of east-
"~ west bikeway connections within each City and to other existing or planned facilities.
The study process identified a priority of desired routes, and the City of Atlantic
Beach has adopted a phased development approach to developing an
~" interconnected system. The first phase of the City's bikeway plan will be constructed
during early 2004.
~' Needs Assessment and Future Traffic Projections
There have been a number of traffic improvements within and surrounding the City
of Atlantic Beach that have addressed ,capacity issues on major roadways. The
Mayport Flyover addressed the capacity problems experienced at the intersection of
Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard. The widening of Atlantic Boulevard to six-
lanes .over the In~facoastal Waterway significantly increased capacity for the
improved segments of Atlantic Boulevard.
Projections for future traffic volumes within the City of Atlantic Beach were obtained
from the FDOT Level of Service Report for Duval County. FDOT applied a 1.0%
growth rate to 2002 counts to estimate future volumes for 2005, 2010, and 2020.
~* Because 2015 is the target year for this Plan update,- 2015 .volumes were found by
interpolation FDOT 2010 and 2020 projections. Further analysis after the opening of
the Wonderwood Connector will be necessary to ascertain the actual impact of the
new roadway upon traffic volumes within the City of Atlantic Beach.
Table B-3
'" Future Traffic Projections
2002 2005 2010 2015
,~. Atlantic Boulevard
City Limits to Mayport Road 59,500 61,300 64,400 67,650
Mayport Road to Penman Road 33,000 34,000 35,700 37,520
~„ Penman Road to S.R. A1A 28,50.0 29,360 30,850 32,400
Mayport Road
City Limits to Church Road 44,500 45,850. 48,150 50,600
~" Church Road to Atlantic Boulevard 48,000 49,450 51,950 54,570
State Road A1A
~,,, South of Atlantic Boulevard 33,500 34,500 36,300 38,100
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Goals, Objectives, and Policies
All transportation related activities within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in
accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal B.1
'~"' The City shall provide a safe, reliable and efficient roadway system with
reasonable operational and maintenance characteristics.
Objective B.1.1
Safe Roadway Conditions
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The City shall develop and maintain a roadway system that provides the safest
possible environment for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
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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 8.1.1.4 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 1985 '"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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Table B-4
City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area
Minimum Levels of Service
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
Constrained Facilities (if applicable)
Freeways
Principal Arterial
Minor Arterials
Local Streets
Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Backloaaed Facilities (if applicablel
Freeways f Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Principal Arterials Maintain and improve existing LOS and Travel speed
Minor Arterials 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 1985 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 Jacksonville MPO.
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Goal B.2
The City shall provide an integrated system of streets that encourage and
~* facilitate coordinated and compatible land use patterns, including the
integration of private development with public transportation facilities.
Objective B.2.1
Operating Standards
The City shall meet all accepted design and operating standards in the design
and construction of all streets within its jurisdiction.
Policy B.2.1.1 The City shall coordinate with FDOT for the incorporation of
minimum standards for roadway construction, reconstruction and
maintenance for City streets as presented in FDOT Manual of
Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and
Maintenance for Streets and Highways and the FDOT Access
Management Manual
Policy B.2.1.2 Minimum design standards for the construction of new streets or
the reconstruction of existing streets shall be in accordance with
~"'" FD`~T 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 Jacksonville MPO
and FDOT to establish right-of-way requirements for future
widening projects prior to issuance of development permits.
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~„ Policy B.2.2.3 New development sites and redevelopment sites shall be required,
where possible, to provide for interconnectivity and- the sharing of
existing access points to major arterials.
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 First
Coast MPO, air quality status and future projection levels are
monitored, and FDOT utilizes the air quality module of the 2025
Jacksonville Urban Area Transportation Study (JUATS) Update.
The future projections come from estimated building permit,
housing and traffic projections provided by each entity in the MPO
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 Inew 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 First Coast
.Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority,
,~ .and the Florida Department of Transportation.
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.
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C. INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
The provision of public facilities and public infrastructure within the City of Atlantic
Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal C.1
~• The City shall provide needed public facilities and infrastructure in a manner,
which protects investment in the existing facilities and promotes efficient and
appropriate use by existing and future development.
Objective C.1.1
~• Adequate Public Facilities and Infrastructure
The City of Atlantic Beach shall maintain procedures to ensure that adequate
~,,, facility capacity is,available at the time a development permit is issued or will
be available when needed to serve the development.
Policy C.1.1.1 In order to ensure that Level of Service standards are maintained,
"~ methodologies for determining available capacity and demand shall
incorporate appropriate peak demand coefficients for each facility
-and for the type of development proposed.
Policy C.1.1.2 All improvements for the replacement, expansion or increase in
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 a ten-year
financial plan for water and sewer improvements. Both plans shall
,~ be prioritized and updated annually, as appropriate.
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Policy C.1.2.2 The City shall consider the SJRWMD's regional water supply plan
"'"' and shall include a work plan covering the 10-year planning period
for providing or maintaining the identified water supply facilities.
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.
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(b) ~AII 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.
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Policy C.1.3.3 Issuance of building permits shall be conditioned upon
demonstration of compliance with applicable Federal, State and
""' local permit requirements for on-site wastewater treatment systems
where applicable.
Policy C.1.3.4 The City of Atlantic Beach shall coordinate with appropriate local,
federal and state agencies to require that issuance of permits for
replacement or expansion of existing on-site waste-water treatment
~* systems is conditioned upon compliance with current regulatory
requirements and water quality standards.
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Objective C.1.4
~, Capital Improvements and Infrastructure Facilities
The City of Atlantic Beach shall provide sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage
and potable water facilities and services to meet the existing and projected
'°' demands as identified within this Plan 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 mandates
issued by the St Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD), and shall consider the irrigation restrictions and
requests by the SJRWMD to reduce potable water use by its
citizens.
Policy C.1.5.2 The City shall complete the evaluation of the current water and
~„ sewer rates to .develop a water conserving rate structure as
necessary to reduce potable water consumption.
Policy. C.1.5.3 The Department of Public Utilities shall continue to monitor all
"~'" facility meters and quantify water loss within the potable water
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infrastructure. Any deficiencies shall be remedied through the
"" City's ongoing maintenance and repair program.
Policy C.1.5.4 The City shall continue to consider, where appropriate, reuse water
~' for non-potable water needs in accordance with the Reuse
Feasibility Study completed as part of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) Permit renewal and the City's
"~"' Consumptive Use Permit renewal.
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Goal C.2
Adequate stormwater management and provision for drainage shall be
provided to afford reasonable protection from flooding and to prevent
degradation in the quality of receiving waters.
Objective C.2.1
~, Protection of Natural Drainage Features
The City shall maintain provisions, in accordance with the stormwater Master
Plan, within the larfci 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 will not adversely impact existing drainage systems.
Objective C.2.2
stormwater Management and Drainage Facilities
The City shall continue to identify existing stormwater. and drainage facility
deficiencies and correct these through the provision and maintenance of an
.~ efficient drainage system, which shall protect life, property and the natural
environment.
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Policy C.2.2.1 The City shall work with the Florida Department of
** Transportations (FDOT) to coordinate maintenance and
improvement to the drainage 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.
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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 Areas identified as potential recharge areas shall be designated
~,. as Conservation areas on the City's Future Land Use Map.
Policy C.3.1.2 By 2005, the City shall establish wellhead protection regulations
within the land development regulations. By 2007, City-owned
wellhead cones of influence shall be mapped. Land uses within
the primary and secondary zones shall be restricted as
appropriate, in accordance with provisions to be set forth within
the land development regulations.
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D. Conservation and
Coastal Management Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
All conservation related activities and the management of coastal resources within the
City of Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and
Policies.
Goal D.1
The City shall protect, enhance and preserve 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 City shall develop a plan for removal of the stormwater exfiltration
~+ system from the beach area and provide for an alternative drainage outfall system.
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 20,15.
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 or which
customarily support recreation and open-space use of the beach, and
which achieve dune stabilization and prevention of erosion through
environmentally sound practices.
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Objective D.1.2
Storm and Flood Hazards
Policy D.1.2.1 The City shall rigorously enforce its floodplain management regulations
~, to conform with or exceed the requirements of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
Policy D.1.2.2 The City shall conduct an analysis of beachfront development patterns,
adopted land development regulations and other factors that may
r impact the City's exposure to natural hazards. By April 2010, the City
shall incorporate appropriate provisions within its land development
regulations that take into account this analysis. Such provisions shall
review adopted residential density ranges and shall include
development standards which reduce, to the maximum extent possible,
the risk and exposure of human life and property to potential hazards.
Concurrent amendment of the Comprehensive Plan, as required to
conform with the recommended density and development standards,
shall be undertaken as necessary to achieve consistency between the
land development regulations and the Comprehensive Plan.
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'~` Policy D.1.2.3 The pity shall by April 2010, incorporate provisions within its land
development regulations, which prohibit reconstruction of structures in
locations, recognized as experiencing repeated damage from flooding.
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Policy D.1.2.4 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 shallprevent 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 it regulates 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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Objective D.1.4
Public Beach Access
*^~ The City shall assure adequate and convenient public access to the beach
through maintenance of all public 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 MPO, 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.
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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, or adopt, within its land development provisions that establish
the following:
(a) Percentage of native vegetation allowed to be disturbed in
environmentally sensitive areas as a result of site development or
~** construction activities.
(b) A buffer zone of natural vegetation around wetland and deepwater
habitats.
(c) Stormwater retention and detention standards, which maintain rates
and amounts equal to conditions existing prior to development.
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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 shall not approve land use amendments when such changes
shall increase population density to the extent that potential increases
in evacuation times cannot be mitigated or the capacity of upland
~"' sheltef spaces shall be exceeded.
Policy D.2.1.3 The City shall coordinate hurricane preparedness activities with other
local governments and affected agencies within the region; review its
emergency preparedness plan each year; maintain a broad program of
activities to increase public awareness; meet the evacuation needs of
special populations, and through coordination with other local
governments, strive to achieve an evacuation time within the "quick"
response time frame for each storm category.
Policy D. 2.1.4 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 redevelopment plan adopted by the City, which shall serve the purpose of
„~, reducing the vulnerability of people, property and natural resources to damage
from coastal storms.
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~, Policy D.2.2.1 The City shall coordinate with Duval County in reviewing and revising
the City's Hurricane Plan and pertinent portions or regulatory codes as
necessary to achieve the following policies.
Policy D.2.2.2 Implement a temporary moratorium on construction immediately
following a hurricane occurrence until damage assessments and
redevelopment policies have been determined.
Policy D.2.2.3 Prior to re-entry of the population into evacuated areas, complete all
critical cleanup and repair activities required to assure public health
'"~ and safety.
Policy D.2.2.4 Limit reconstruction of structures, which suffer damage in excess of
fifty percent (50%) of their appraised value, and allow .these to be
rebuilt only if the entire structure (100%) shall conform to all
regulations applicable, which include applicable Florida Building Code
~" standards and Coastal Construction codes.
Policy D.2.2.5 The City shall complete an assessment of alternative redevelopment
strategies in the event of a severe storm .occurrence and formally
adopt, by 2010, a redevelopment plan, which balances the need for
prote tion of life and property with the rights and responsibilities of
property owners.
Policy D.2.2.6 The City shall incorporate within its redevelopment plan, described in
~„ Policy D.2.2.2, standards for determining the appropriateness and form
of redevelopment, means of eliminating unsafe conditions and
methods of achieving compatible land use patterns.
Policy D.2.2.7 The City establishes, for regulatory purposes, the Coastal High Hazard
Area as the area defined as the Category 1 Hurricane Evacuation
,~ Zone, in the current Regional Evacuation Study.
Objective D.2.3
~" Hazard Mitigation
The City shall seek appropriate means of reducing the potential for loss of life
~" and property through provisions to be included within the land development
regulations, including implementation of hazard mitigation policies from the Local
Mitigation Strategy.
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Policy D.2.3.1 The City shall include 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.
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,~• Policy D.2.3.2 The City shall not approve Plan amendments, which increase
residential density, where impacts to hurricane evacuation times
cannot be fully mitigated, or where demands upon existing shelter
space shall be substantively increased.
Goal D.3
The City shall protect, preserve and maintain natural environmental resources so
"" as to maintain or enhance air quality, water quality, vegetative communities,
wildlife habitats and the natural functions of soils, fisheries, wetlands and
estuarine marshes.
,~ 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 jurisdictional Wetlands, CCCL; natural water
bodies, open space, buffers and vegetation preservation areas, and to
address any adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
*Policy D.3.2.2 The City shall cooperate with the SJRWMD in implementation of
~„ emergency water conservation measures as set forth within the
management plans of the District.
Policy D.3.2.3 The City shall protect potable water well cones of influence by
identification and mapping of such cones of influence and by adoption
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~„ of well-field protection regulations, as part of the land development
regulations adopted in accordance with Chapter 163.3202, Florida
Statutes, so as to prohibit development activities from having adverse
~. impacts to natural environmental resources.
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 standards for stormwater .runoff within its land
development regulations.
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 lands 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) Wetlands determined to be jurisdictional, and which are regulated
,,~, by the. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and
the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD);
(b) Estuaries, or estuarine systems;
(c) Outstanding Florida Waters and Natural Water Bodies;
~, (d) Areas designated pursuant to the Federal Coastal Barrier Resource
Act (PL97-348), and those beach and dune areas seaward of the
Coastal Construction Control Line;
(e) Areas designated as Conservation by the Future Land. Use Map;
(fl Essential Habitat to Listed Species as determined by approved
methodologies of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
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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) Gity coordination and monitoring of hazardous wastes by collection
and transportation entities to ensure safe and responsible handling
practices.
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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 and administered by the SJRWMD.
~. Policy D.3.3.1 The City shall maintain, and amend as necessary, provisions within its
land development regulations to achieve the applicable standards
administered by SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.3.2 The City shall coordinate with other governmental agencies during the
review, permitting and development of sites which, if improperly
developed, could have adverse impacts upon estuarine water quality
and related resources, and through such coordination, the City shall
ensure adequate sites within the drainage basin for water-dependent
uses; prevent estuarine pollution which could adversely affect another
governmental jurisdiction and ensure public access and reduce
exposure to flood hazards.
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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
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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.
Policy D.3.4.1 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.3.4.2 The CTity shall enforce the requirements for public access to beach
~'" areas~s set forth in the Coastal.Protection Act of 1985 in all permitting
activities and through the course of coastal redevelopment programs.
Policy D.3.4.3 The City shall prohibit the closure of existing beach accesses and any
presently unopened easements, except in -the case of risk to public
safety as determined by the City's Director of Public Safety or adverse
~^ environmental impact.
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E. Recreation and Open Space Element
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
,~ rAdequate Recreation Facilities
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The City shall inventory at least once every five years beginning in 2005, 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
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Policy E.1.1.1 If determined to be necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service
~'" standards as set forth herein, the City may utilize a system of user fees
to support the development recreation programs and the maintenance
of facilities.
Policy E.1.1.2 The City shall continue to encourage volunteerism and participant
involvement in planning and operating of recreation programs so as to
supplement available City resources.
Policy E.1.1.3 The City shall continue to encourage equitable .inter-community
,. sharing of recreation and open space facilities.
Policy E.1.1.4 The City shall continue to support efforts of other government agencies
and shall offer cooperation to achieve level of service standards for
regional recreation and open space facilities as set forth within this
Plan amendment.
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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.
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.'t.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.
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Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
TYPE OF FACILITY
Playground (with equipment)
Baseball or Softball Field
Soccer or Football Field
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Tennis Court
Jogging/Exercise Trail
Community Center
Beach Accesses
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space
Golf Course (public or private}
Regional Park/Open Space
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1 playground per 2,500 population
1 field per 2,500 population
1 field per 5,000 population
1 court per 2,500 population
1 court per 5,000 population
1 court per 2,500 population
1 trail per 10,000 population
1 center per 10,000 population
1 access per 2,500 population
5 acres per 1,000 population
1 18-hole course per 25,000 population
5 acres per 1,000 population
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Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 2004
FACILITY 2005 REQUIREMENT EXISTING 2004
Playground 5 7
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Baseball
or Softball Field 5 5
Soccer
or Football Field 3 7
~"'' Basketball Court 5 5
Racquetball
Handball Court 2 2
Volleyball Court 2 2
Tennis C_.ourt 5 7
Trails _
1 5
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Communit~i Center 1 3
~, Beach Accesses 13 21
Passive Park 62 acres 64.5 acres
and Open Space
Golf Course 1 1
(public or private)
Regional Park 62.00 acres 450 acres (Kathryn Abbey
and Open Space Hanna Park adjacent to City)
Objective E.1.2
Diversity of Recreation Faculties and Activities
The City shall continue to provide varied and diverse recreation activities to the
community, and shall coordinate with public agencies, private organizations and
individuals, as well as adjacent local governments to supplement efforts and
resources of the City.
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Policy E.1.2.1 The City shall seek participation from appropriate private recreation
'" program providers in order to enhance the quality and diversity of
recreational services and to improve the cost effectiveness of such
services.
Policy E.1.2.2 The City shall maintain, within its land development regulations,
provisions that require open space and recreation within new
~. development.
Policy E.1.2.3 The City shall continue to implement and construct its bicycle and
pedestrian pathway system, with priority given to locations that provide
links between neighborhoods, schools, parks and the beach and
adjacent beach communities. 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 the Tideviews Preserve and the Dutton Island
Preserve as passive and natural recreation areas. Facilities shall be
limitedho those that support fishing, canoeing and kayaking, 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.
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.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.
~. 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.
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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 V1/aterway, 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 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 .low and
moderate-income farr~,ilies.
Policy F.1.1.1 The Gity shall support the efforts of the City of Jacksonville's
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and assist with
efforts to determine needs and develop sites and programs on a
region-wide basis for housing for 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 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.
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.
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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
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The City shall assist developers in responding to the special housing needs of
Navy personnel.
Policy F.1.2.1 The.. City shall maintain lines of communication between the Navy
Planning Officer and the City of Atlantic Beach to allow for the
~,, assessment of impacts resulting from growth of Naval Station Mayport
and the increase in housing needs of the City.
~' Objective F.1.3
Group Homes and Foster Care Facilities
~"' Sites for group homes and foster care facilities shall be available at suitable
locations to ensure that the needs of persons requiring such housing are met.
Policy F.1.3.1 The City shall allow the location of group homes and foster care
facilities in multi-family residential zoning districts in a manner, which is
consistent with the intent of such districts so as to ensure harmonious
' development patterns and, at the same time, assure healthful,
convenient, and pleasant environments for residents of such housing.
~. Policy F.1.3.2 The City shall allow the placement of group homes in Planned Unit
Developments.
~' Objective F.1.4
Displacement of Housing and Businesses
Uniform and equitable treatment shall be provided by the City to persons and
businesses displaced by City activities and programs in accordance with Florida
Statutes and Federal law, and comparable relocation housing shall be provided as
required to comply with such laws and to meet demonstrated needs.
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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 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 encouyage 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
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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 State Department'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.
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Policy F.2.1.3 The City shall encourage the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of
historically significant housing.
-Objective F.2.2
Existing Housing Stock
The City shall undertake housing conservation and rehabilitation of existing
housing stock, but shall also require demolition when rehabilitation is not
possible or economically feasible, particularly within areas of the City where there
exists a significant concentration of substandard housing that contributes to
negative neighborhood or environmental conditions.
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Policy F.2.2.1 The City shall continue to enforce Florida Building Codes and other
local ordinances and State laws to ensure adequate maintenance of
residential properties and neighborhood environments.
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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 TheCity shall continue to pursue available funding sources, such as
+~ the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds, to
upgrade housing conditions and infrastructure in the Section H (Marsh
Oaks) area.
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Policy F.2.2.7
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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G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Goal G.1
The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions, other public
and governmental agencies so as 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
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As a means of ~ achieving effective intergovernmental coordination and
consistency in plann~ng 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 all surrounding local governments, the Duval County
School Board, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, any special
service districts, Naval Station Mayport, the Florida Department of
Transportation and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, 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 participate in the inter-community Beaches
utility group related to the coordination and implementation of the
Cooperative Beaches Utility Plan and utility and infrastructure related
~* issues.
Policy G.1.1.3 The City shall continue to coordinate with the City of Neptune Beach
and the City of Jacksonville Beach for the purpose of developing
coordinated land use planning, unified development policies and
special projects.
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~* Policy G.1.1.4 The City shall maintain Interlocal Agreements identified within this
Comprehensive Plan amendment as necessary to provide efficient and
effective services.
Policy G.1.1.5 The City shall continue coordination with the following entities and
agencies for the purposes as indicated:
(a) Other local governments and agencies within the City of Atlantic
Beach hurricane evacuation zone, including the Emergency
Preparedness Division of the Duval County Fire and Rescue
Division 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) Th~ First Coast Metropolitan Planning Organization related to
'"` tra jnsportation improvements needed to maintain or exceed adopted
Level of Service standards.
(d) The St. Johns River Water Management and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection related to 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 so as to
achieve compatibility of communication equipment and coordination
of services.
'~" (g) The Jacksonville Transportation Authority to support the
development of transportation ,routes to serve the Naval Station
Mayport and surrounding beach communities.
(h) The Duval County Environmental Resource Management
Department to ensure provision for .timely planning and
~* development of solid waste disposal facilities to effectively serve
needs of all communities within the service area.
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(i) The Duval County School Board related to the coordination of
school facility planning and comprehensive land use- planning in
accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for Joint Facility Planning
between the City of Atlantic Beach, the Consolidated City of
Jacksonville, the Town of Baldwin the City of Jacksonville Beach,
the City of Neptune Beach and the Duval County School Board.
Policy G.1.1.6 The City shall continue its involvement in the First Coast Metropolitan
Planning Organization and will maintain representation on the
Technical Coordinating Committee as appropriate and necessary.
Policy G.1.1.7 The City shall encourage the utilization of the Northeast Florida
Regional Council as the appropriate entity ..for informal mediation of
disputes between local governments or other public, governmental or
quasi-governmental agencies.
Objective G.1.2
Coordination of the Management
-and Protection of Natural Resources
,~, Policy G.1.1.2 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.1.1.3 The City shall coordinate with Duval,County and the American Corps of
~,. Engineers (ACOE) to strongly advocate a continuing program of beach
re-nourishment.
~. Policy G.1.1.4 The City shall coordinate with the St. Johns River Water Management
to identify potential areas where saltwater intrusion may degrade
potable water resources.
Objective G.1.3
Coordination of Levels of Service for Public Facilities
The City shall coordinate planning and land development activities with adjacent
,~ local governments so as to ensure that the impacts of new development shall not
preclude the attainment of adopted Level of Service standards; impair sound
environmental management practices; create land use conflicts, or in any respect
~„ contribute to inconsistent and incompatible urban development patterns.
Policy G.1.3.1 The City shall advise adjacent local governments of proposed
development and re-development activities, which might reasonably be
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*~ 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. .
Objective G.1.4
Coordination with the Duval County School Board
~„ In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for Joint Facility Planning, adopted
pursuant to Chapter 163.31777, Florida Statutes, the City shall consult with the
Duval County School Board and Duval County Public Schools prior to
a„ 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 takirig formal action thereon.
Policy G.1.4.2 The„City shall request that the Duval County Public Schools advise the
City pf proposed alteration, construction, or other plans under
'"~ consic~:eration so that the City may be advised and provided an
opportunity to discuss the potential effects of such action upon the City.
Policy G.1.4.3 The City shall maintain, as anon-voting representative to be appointed
by the Duval County School Board, a seat on its local planning agency
(LPA), who shall be noticed, provided an agenda, and invited to attend
LPA meetings and provide comments related to land use amendments
and rezoning proposals that may effect student enrollment projections
or school facilities.
Objective G.1.5
Affordable Housing
Policy G.1.5.1 The City shall enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent
,~. .governments, as determined to be necessary and appropriate, so as 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.
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H. Capital Improvements Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Goal H.1
The City shall provide public facilities, which are sufficient to enable the City to:
1) accommodate the needs of present and future populations in a timely and cost-
effective manner; 2) maximize the use of existing facilities; and 3) maintain or
enhance the City's services, physical environment and fiscal integrity.
Objective H.1.1
Capital Improvements. Planning
.The City shall continue orderly capital improvements planning, funding and
implementation practices in order to maintain public improvements for which it
~„ has responsibility and as necessary to meet existing deficiencies and to replace
obsolete facilities.
Policy H.1.1.1 In those .years when capital projects are to be funded by the City, the
City shall prepare a capital budget setting forth capital improvements it
proposes to undertake during that year.
Policy H.1.1.2 Capital improvements, which are determined to be necessary to
implement the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Comprehensive
Plan amendment shall be given priority by the City. All capital
improvements having a cost of $5,000 or more shall be included in the
r .City's annual capital improvements budget along with an identified
funding source.
Policy H.1.1.3 The City Manager, or designee, shall have the responsibility for
preparing for consideration by the City Commission any capital
"' improvements budget and Capital Improvements Element (when
required) after evaluating the .population growth within the City, the
condition of City facilities, and the provisions of this Comprehensive
~"" Plan amendment.
Policy H.1.1.4 The City shall be guided by the following criteria in identifying and
~* prioritizing capital improvements both in the provision of new facilities
and replacement or renewal of existing facilities:
~„ (a) improvements needed for the protection of public health and safety;
(b) improvements that increase the utilization of existing City facilities,
multiple use of facilities or improved efficiency of facility operation;
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(c) improvements that address existing Level of Service deficiencies;
~,,, (d) improvements necessary to meet the requirements of future
development;
(e) improvements that enhance and improve the City's built
environment and aesthetic character, economic stability, or
environmental quality.
~. Policy H.1:1.5 The City supports coordination of capital improvement planning by all
` levels of government as a means of providing services in an orderly,
economical, and efficient manner.
Objective H.1.2
~* Level of Service Standards
The City shall coordinate land use decisions and the issuance of development
orders and permits with the implementation of the capital improvements program
so as to ensure that the Level of Service (LOS) standards, as set forth within this
Plana amendment are fully met and services are provided concurrent with the
,,., impacts of development. The phasing of development or phasing of facility
improvements concurrent with the impacts of development shall be considered.
~„ Policy H.1.2.1 The following Level of Service standards are adopted as the basis for
the City's issuance of development orders and permits for new
construction.
Table I-1
Recreation. and Open Space Level of Service (LOS) Standards
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TYPE OF FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
Pla round with a ui ment
Y9 ( 4 P ) 1 la round er 2,500 o ulation
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Baseball or Softball. Field 1 field per 2,500 population
Soccer or Football Field 1 field per 5,000 population
Basketball Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Volleyball Court 1 court per 5,000 population
Tennis Court 1 court per 2,500 population
~ Jogging/Exercise 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
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Sanitary Sewer Level of Service (LOS) Standards
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Type of Service LOS Standard
~* Average sewage 130 gpcd for COAB system
91 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
~„ Peak flow design capacity 234 gpcd for COAB system
164 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
Table I-3
Solid Waste and Potable Water Level of Service Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
Type of Service LOS Standard -
Solid Waste 7.3 pounds pcpd
Potable Water 175 gpcd for COAB system
103 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
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Table I-4
Transportation Level of Service Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
Roadway Classification LOS Standard
Freeways LOS "D"
~,. Principal Arterial LOS "D"
Minor Arterial LOS "E"
Collector Streets LOS "E"
~• Local Streets LOS "E"
Constrained Facilities (if applicable
Freeways Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Principal Arterial Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Minor Arterial Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
+~ Collector Streets Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Local Streets Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
°~" Backlog4ed Facilities (if applicable]
Freeways Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Principal Arterial Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
"°'' Minor Arterial Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Collector Street Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Local Streets Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
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Policy H.1.2.2 The City shall include provisions within its land development
regulations as required by Section 163.3202, F.S., to ensure that
improvements will be made to public facilities so as to maintain the
adopted LOS standards. Development orders and permits shall be
issued only when public services and facilities, needed to support the
'~ proposed development, shall be available concurrent with impacts of
the development.
Policy H.1.2.3 The City shall include procedures within its land development
regulations, ,which ensure that the impacts of projects, for which
~„ development orders have been previously issued, will be addressed in
achieving concurrence with the adopted Level of Service standards in
a timely manner.
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Objective H.1.3
Public Expenditures within the Coastal High Hazard Area
The City shall not make public expenditures that subsidize land development
within the Coastal High Hazard Area other than improvements as required to
implement the Objectives and Policies identified within the Coastal Management
Element.
Policy H.1.3.1 The City shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies to ensure
~** ~ improvements as appropriate and necessary to protect and re-nourish
dunes and beach areas, and to maintain or replace public facilities and
provide improved .recreational opportunities.
Objective H.1.4
Funding for Capital Improvements
The City shall manage its fiscal resources and establish through revisions to its .land
~. development regulations, as required by section 163.3202, F.S. equitable facility cost
allocation and concurrency requirements in a manner that ensures the City's capability
to meet future capita( improvement needs associated with continued development and
~. redevelopment of the G'`jity.
Policy H.1.4.1 The City's annual budgeting process shall reflect immediate as well as
~„ long-term implications of capital project expenditures in terms of trends
and projections in the City's fiscal condition, expressed public attitudes,
Comprehensive Plan provisions, and consistency with the plans of
regional service agencies, water management districts, and other
entities with whom coordination of facility planning is appropriate.
Criteria for evaluating capital project expenditures shall include:
(a) the urgency of need based upon health, safety and welfare
considerations of the general public;
""" (b) the orderly scheduling to maximize funding availability; and
(c) opportunities for coordinating expenditures so as to improve
efficiency and effectiveness of public services.
Policy H.1.4.2 The City's total general fund supported annual debt service cost in
~„ relation to total annual revenue, should the City choose to incur debt
for provision of public facilities, shall not exceed fifteen (15%) percent.
Policy H.1.4.3 The City shall review the Capital Improvements Element not less than
once annually.
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Objective H.1.5
Sharing of Costs of Facility Improvements
""' Each future development project undertaken within the City shall be required to
bear a proportionate cost of facility improvements necessitated by the project in
order to maintain adopted Level of Service standards.
Policy H.1.5.1 The City shall include within its land development regulations, in
accordance with section 163.3202, F.S., provisions to establish
+~* ~ proportionate cost assignment for improvements to public facilities as
required to maintain adopted Level of Service standards.
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