COAB Comprehensive Plan Effective as of Ord 31-16-11
City of Atlantic Beach
2010-2020
Comprehensive Plan
Goals, Objectives and Policies
City of Atlantic Beach, Florida
EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
Effective Date: _____________
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Table of Contents
Pages
Index of Tables and Maps ……..…………………………………………………….. ii
Background and Summary
of the City’s Comprehensive Planning Process ……………………………………. iii
General Characteristics and Conditions
of the City of Atlantic Beach ………………………………………………………. iv
Summary of actions and new or revised
Goals, Objectives and Policies related to EAR identified local issues. ………….. v
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
A. Future Land Use Element ……………………………………… A-1 – A-17
B. Transportation Element ………………………………………... B-1 – B-11
C. Infrastructure Element …………………………………………… C-1 – C-6
D. Conservation and
Coastal Management Element ………………………………… D-1 – D-12
E. Recreation and Open Space Element …………………………... E-1 – E-6
F. Housing Element …………………………………………………… F-1 – F-6
G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element ……………………… G-1 – G-6
H. Capital Improvements Element …………………………………… H-1 – H-14
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Index of Tables and Maps
Future Land Use Map Series
The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2015 Comprehensive Plan
Map Series are included and adopted as part of this Comprehensive Plan amendment.
In the event of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan, the text of the
Plan shall control.
Map A-1: Future Land Use Map
Map A-2: Wetlands
Map A-3a: Coastal High Hazard Area
Map A-3b: Coastal Hazard Risk Vulnerability
Map A-4: Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Map A-5: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Zones
Map B-1: Transportation Facilities
Map C-1: Existing and Planned Potable Water Wells
Tables Page Number
Table A-1: Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density ………….. A-8
Table A-2: Non-Residential Intensity Standards ………………………………….... A-9
Table B-1: Projected Traffic Volumes…………………………………………………. B-5
Table B-2: City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area Minimum Levels of Service …….. B-8
Table E-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards …………… E-3
Table E-2: Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 2009 ………… E-4
Table H-1: Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards ……………. H-6
Table H-2: Sanitary Sewer Level of Service Standards ……………………………. H-7
Table H-3: Solid Waste and Potable Water Level of Service Standards …………. H-7
Table H-4: Drainage Level of Service Standards ………………….……………….. H-8
Table H-5: Transportation Level of Service Standards ………………….…………. H-9
Table H-6: Schedule of Capital Improvements, 2007-08 through 2011-12 ……… H-13
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Background and Summary of the
City’s Comprehensive Planning Process
Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and
Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the City of Atlantic Beach
adopted its original Comprehensive Plan in December of 1990. Section 163.3191,
F.S. requires that the Plan be updated periodically through the preparation and
adoption of an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). The City’s previous EAR
was adopted in February 2003, and subsequent EAR -based amendments were
adopted and found to be in compliance in September of 2004. Amendments as
required by Statutory or Rule changes have been made such that the effective plan
is current. The City’s most recent EAR was submitted to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs and determined to be sufficient December 19, 2008.
The 2008 EAR evaluated the 2003–2008 planning period, and summarized the
status of the various elements at the time of adoption of the 2004 EAR-based
amendment conditions at the time of preparation of the EAR (2003); analyzed the
changes since adoption of the Plan; identified the successes or failures in
implementing the policies and recommendations in the Plan and the reasons
therefore; analyzed the impact of any unforeseen problems or opportunities
presented and identified the mandatory Statutory and Administrative Rule changes
since the adoption of the Plan. Based upon this analysis, the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report included recommendations for revisions to update the adopted
Comprehensive Plan.
This update of the Plan reflects all changes recommended within the 2008 EAR.
Text that is no longer relevant, as well as objectives and policies requiring only one
time action by the City, which have been implemented through the course of the
planning horizon, have been deleted. Other policies that require continued
implementation or that have been partially implemented, have been appropriately
modified to address the revised planning horizon. New goals, objectives and
policies have been added to address the issues raised within the EAR an d as
mandated by changes to Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. In
addition to the policy changes, the associated data and analysis as required for each
Element has been revised to support this EAR Based Amendment to the Goals,
Objectives and Policies.
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General Characteristics and Conditions
of the City of Atlantic Beach
The City of Atlantic Beach is a small coastal community lying between two miles of
Atlantic Ocean beachfront on the east and the expansive marsh and estuarine
environment of the San Pablo Creek / Intracoastal Waterway on the west. The City
contains approximately four square miles and is a near fully-developed municipality
where the predominant land use is residential consisting of many older, stable and
well-established neighborhoods. The City of Atlantic Beach possesses a unique
character and “personality” where a high quality of life, diverse recreational activities,
preservation of community character and protection of natural resources are day -to-
day priorities to residents and elected officials as well.
The City contains two commercial corridors: the north side of Atlantic Boulevard (SR
10) extending from the ocean westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway, and Mayport
Road (SR A1A), extending from Atlantic Boulevard northerly to the municipal limits of
the City at Dutton Island Road. Both corridors continue to experience a solid level of
market-driven redevelopment. The appropriate redevelopment and aesthetic
enhancements to the Mayport Road corridor continue to be strategic planning
priorities to the City.
Since adoption of the original 1990 Plan, the City has annexed and acquired
extensive marsh areas extending westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway. The future
land use of these areas is designated as Conservation, and invaluable recreational
resources have been established therein. Tideviews Preserve, which opened to the
public in 1996, consists of eight acres of passive park and offers scenic views of the
Intracoastal Waterway, 2500 feet of trail and boardwalk, a scenic overlook, canoe
launch and fishing area. Dutton Island Preserve, which opened in 2003, is a 40 -acre
passive park containing 9,000 feet of nature trails, fishing and viewing piers, a canoe
and kayak launch, pavilions and picnic areas and primitive camping areas.
Preservation and protection of these natural coastal resources, particularly the City's
dense native tree canopy, are strongly held community values.
The 2009 acquisition of the 350-acre Buckman Pritchard Trust marsh tract, renamed
the River Branch Preserve, significantly increased the City’s inventory of
Environmentally Sensitive Lands, and development and implementation of a
resource management plan is forthcoming.
The primary objective of this Plan amendment is to restate or update existing goals,
objectives and policies, and provide new ones, as appropriate, and as needed to
reflect changes in Growth Management law.
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A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
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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 and as further
controlled by the Land Development Regulations, as may be amended to implement the
Goals, Objectives, and Policies of this Comprehensive Plan . Development areas shall
be defined by the land use categories described within the Future Land Use Element and
as depicted on the Future Land Use Map, included in this Plan amendment as Map A -1 of
the Future Land Use Map Series.
Pursuant to Chapter 163.3194(1), Florida Statutes, as may be amended, all Development
undertaken, and all actions taken in regard to Development, shall be consistent with this
Comprehensive Plan. Further, all Land Development Regulations enacted or amended
shall be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and in the event of
inconsistency between the requirements of any zoning or Land Development Regulations,
the provisions of this Comprehensive Plan shall prevail.
Goal A.1
The City shall manage growth and redevelopment in a manner, which results in a
pattern of land uses that: 1) encourages, creates and maintains a healthy and
aesthetically pleasing built environment, 2) avoids blighting influences, 3)
preserves and enhances coastal, environmental, natural, historic and cultural
resources, 4) maintains the City’s distinct residential community character , 5)
provides for reasonable public safety and security from hazardous conditions
associated with coastal locations, 6) that provides public services and facilities in
a timely and cost effective manner, and 7) that encourages energy efficiency and
the use of renewable energy resources.
Objective A.1.1
Environmental Resources
Land development activities and project review procedures shall include
requirements intended to protect natural environmental features and improve the
physical characteristics of the City so as to ensure the conservation and protection
of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, as defined by Policy D.3.2.8 of the Coastal
Conservation Element and any other natural resources including wetlands, wildlife
habitats, estuarine systems, and surface and groundwater resources.
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
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only when submitted plans demonstrate appropriate recognition of
topography, soil conditions, flooding conditions, trees, vegetation and
other Environmentally Sensitive Areas, including wetlands and coastal
resources, and habitat protection of rare, endangered or threatened
species and areas of unique natural beauty.
Policy A.1.1.2 The City shall maintain an inventory of lands, which possess significant
environmental features, habitats, and areas of unique interest or beauty.
The potential for development proposals to adversely impact such areas
shall be considered prior to the issuance of development permits.
Policy A.1.1.3 The City shall protect potable water well fields and surface waters from
the adverse impacts of development and shall prohibit the establishment
of incompatible land uses adjacent to potable water wells. Such
incompatible land uses shall include all Industrial and manufacturing
uses, but shall also include uses, which have the potential to
contaminate surface water or groundwater resources.
Objective A.1.2
Wetlands, Environmentally Sensitive Areas
and Estuarine Environments
The City shall protect, conserve and enhance the natural functions of existing
wetlands, marsh and estuarine systems, and other Environmentally Sensitive
Areas in order to maintain the quality and function of natural systems and wildlife
habitats.
Note: The terms “wetlands” or interchangeably “natural wetlands” as used within this
Plan shall mean those wetland areas which have been created through natural means or
through restoration or wetland creation projects of government agencies having authority
over these resources, and shall not be construed to include stormwater ponds, or other
manmade drainage facilities, which may be designated as jurisdictional for the purpose of
stormwater management, but which are not natural Wetlands.
Policy A.1.2.1 The City shall protect natural wetlands and other Environmentally
Sensitive Areas, as may be identified by Map A-2 and Map A-4 of the
Future Land Use Map Series or as may be identified by other accepted
environmental survey methodologies, and their functions from the
adverse impacts of development by maintaining the following required
upland buffers between wetlands and adjacent development as set forth
herein and as also implemented through the Land Development
Regulations.
(a) After the effective date of this plan amendment, a minimum natural
vegetative upland buffer of fifty (50) feet shall be required and
maintained between developed areas and the Intracoastal Waterway
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(ICW) regardless of any other regulatory agency requirement of a
lesser distance. This requirement shall also apply to the portions of
tributaries, streams, or other water bodies connected to the
Intracoastal Waterway. Such portions of the ICW and these
tributaries, streams, or other water bodies subject to this buffer
requirement shall be established by the presence of a Mean High
Water Line of the adjacent tributary, stream or other water body as
established in accordance with Chapter 177.26, Florida Statutes, and
such Mean High W ater Line shall be depicted on all Site Plans,
proposed development plans, and other documents submitted for
review and permitting. The fifty (50) foot upland buffer shall be
measured from the St. Johns River Water Management District or
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetland
jurisdictional line.
Determinations of vested rights which may supersede the
requirement for this 50-foot buffer shall be made on a case-by-case
basis in accordance with the Land Development Regulations and
applicable Florida law.
(b) In the case of other natural wetland areas, which may not be directly
connected to Intracoastal related streams or waterways as described
above, but are part of the coastal marsh and estuarine system, a
natural vegetative upland buffer of twenty-five (25) feet shall be
required and maintained between development and adjacent
wetlands. Where required, such buffe r shall be measured from the
jurisdictional wetland line as established by the appropriate
regulatory agency.
(c) With the exception of facilities to provide public access for the
recreational use of Intracoastal related natural resources, any buffers
as may be required by preceding paragraphs (a) or (b) shall be
maintained in a natural state with the exception of the clearing of
Understory Vegetation as defined by Chapter 23 of the City’s
Municipal Code of Ordinances, and any such clearing shall be
approved by the City and if required, the appropriate State or Federal
agency prior to any form of clearing, alteration or disturbance of a
required buffer.
(d) Where remaining natural wetlands have been damaged or degraded
over time through previous development, storm events, improper
drainage runoff or other adverse activities, but where wetland
vegetation and habitat still are predominant in quantity on a proposed
development site, all plans submitted for review or permitting shall
demonstrate a plan for mitigation, restoration, enhancement or
recovery of jurisdictional wetlands. It is the express intent of the City
that no net loss of jurisdictional wetlands occur through any
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development action within the City. Any impacted wetlands on a
development site shall be replaced elsewhere on the same site or
elsewhere within the City of Atlantic Beach. The City shall
incorporate appropriation provisions within the Land Development
Regulations to further implement this policy.
Policy A.1.2.2 The City shall protect wetlands and estuarine environments from the
adverse impacts of development and shall prohibit the establishment of
incompatible land uses adjacent to wetlands. Such incompatible land
uses shall include all Industrial uses, but shall also include uses, which
have the potential to disturb, contaminate or degrade wetland functions
or natural systems associated with wetlands and estuaries.
Policy A.1.2.3 The City shall require that, as a condition of development approval, new
construction projects provide effective stormwater management, which
avoids the contamination of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, wetlands,
marsh and estuarine environments in accordance with applicable water
quality standards of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the
City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit
and Stormwater Management Plan and the Land Development
Regulations, as may be amended.
Policy A.1.2.4 The City shall not issue development permits that would significantly
alter wetland communities and functions.
Policy A.1.2.5 New development shall be subject to the stormwater regulations as set
forth within the Land Development Regulations, and post development
conditions shall not discharge any increased level of stormwater run-off
into the City’s stormwater system.
Policy A.1.2.6 The City shall enforce all applicable wetland regulations, including those
as set forth within the Conservation and Coastal Management Element
of this Plan, and shall continue to develop and implement
comprehensive strategies to provide for the effective protection of
wetlands, marsh and estuarine systems, and other Environmentally
Sensitive Areas within and adjacent to the City.
Objective A.1.3
Maintaining Residential Character
The City shall encourage future development and redevelopment, which 1) retains
the exceptionally high quality of life and the predominantly residential character of
the City of Atlantic Beach, 2) provides for the preservation and protection of the
dense tree canopy, and 3) which provi des for varied and diverse recreational
opportunities, including the preservation, acquisition and development of public
access to the beach, Intracoastal Waterway and other water-related resources, and
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which provides for and maintains energy efficient land use patterns.
Policy A.1.3.1 Additional commercial or industrial development shall be permitted only
on those lands that are zoned to permit such development as of the
adoption date of this Plan amendment, or following adoption of an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). In considering any
such application for a FLUM amendment, the City shall find that each of
the following conditions are demonstrated by the applicant seeking said
amendment.
(a) There are adequate public facilities available to serve the proposed
development.
(b) The proposed commercial or industrial development shall not have
adverse impacts to surrounding neighborhoods, other properties, the
natural environment, the aesthetic qualities of the City and shall not
impair or degrade scenic natural views.
(c) There is a demonstrated deficiency of commercial or industrial lands
within the City to serve the needs of residents of the City for such
uses.
Policy A.1.3.2 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its tree protection,
landscaping and buffering regulations, as well as the City’s “Adopt-a-
Tree” and right-of-way tree planting program.
Policy A.1.3.3 The City shall continue to manage, preserve and construct facilities that
provide diverse opportunities to all residents for both passive and active
recreation, including parks, nature preserves, trails and bikeways,
skateboard parks and ball fields, dune crossovers, waterway accesses
and associated amenities.
Policy A.1.3.4 The City shall not permit, either through public or privat e action, public
access ways to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other
waterways, which are open to the public as of the date of adoption of this
Plan amendment, to be closed, vacated or restricted from public use in
any manner.
Policy A.1.3.5 The City shall continue to expand opportunities and facilities for public
access to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, and associated creeks
and marshes for passive and natural resource based recreation
activities, such as hiking and biking, canoeing an d kayaking, birding,
fishing and other similar activities that have limited impact on these
resources.
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Objective A.1.4
Old Atlantic Beach
Sites, structures, and neighborhoods, which have been identified as having
historic, architectural, archaeological, civic or cultural importance, shall be
protected from damage or destruction, and the preservation of such valuable
resources shall be encouraged by the City.
Policy A.1.4.1 Sites and structures within the City, which are determined to have
historic or archeological significance, and which are found to be worthy
of preservation in accordance with standards established by the Florida
Division of Historical Resources, shall be protected to the extent
possible.
Policy A.1.4.2 The City shall encourage the preservation of significant historic and
archaeological sites through public information programs, incentives and
recognition of the preservation efforts of individuals and organizations.
Policy A.1.4.3 The City shall maintain within its Land Development Regulations
provisions intended to retain the unique community identity, the
architectural character, and the residential scale of that area of the City
known as Old Atlantic Beach.
Objective A.1.5
Sound Development Patterns
The City shall maintain development patterns, which 1) prevent blighting influences
and eliminate non-conforming uses; 2) foster diverse and stable neighborhoods; 3)
protect coastal and environmental resources; 4) provide proper locations for public
facilities and utilities and energy-efficient land use patterns, and 5) which
encourage healthy and aesthetically pleasing living conditions.
Policy A.1.5.1 The City shall review all applications for development permits to
determine compliance with the Land Development Regulations,
particularly with regard to provision of open space, required parking, on -
site traffic flow, appropriate signage, impervious surface area limits,
landscaping and tree protection so as to avoid traffic congestion,
hazardous public safety conditions and inefficient land use, which may
also result in harmful environmental or aesthetic effects.
Policy A.1.5.2 The City shall consider, in conjunction with the issuance of all
development permits within its boundaries, the impacts of development
upon adjacent jurisdictions, regional service entities, regional planning
policies, and hurricane evacuation plans. Further, the City shall
cooperate with such entities to ensure equitable, timely, and coordinated
urban development activities.
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Policy A.1.5.3 The City shall not permit expansion or replacement of land uses in a
manner that is inconsistent with this Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
Policy A.1.5.4 The City shall continue to enforce provisions for landscaping and other
buffering methods as set forth within the Land Development Regulations,
in order to prevent and minimize incompatible land use relationships,
excessive noise transmission, and to provide screening of unattractive
views and to enhance the aesthetic qualities of streets, neighborhoods,
and public areas of the City.
Policy A.1.5.5 Flexible regulatory methods shall be utilized to provide incentives for
achieving environmental enhancement, economical land development
and energy efficient patterns of land use that provide for an appropriate
mix of uses within the City.
Policy A.1.5.6 Commercial and light industrial development shall be located and
designed so as to minimize adverse effects on residential areas, traffic
facilities and the aesthetic character of the City.
Policy A.1.5.7 Public facilities and utilities shall be located and designed to provide the
most cost effective service and to minimize public inconvenience
Policy A.1.5.8 The City shall permit residential development only in compliance with the
residential density limitations as set forth within the Land Development
Regulations, and as designated on the Future Land Use Map in
accordance with the following table.
Table A-1
Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density
Residential Land Use
Classification Maximum Density Permitted per Acre
Residential – Low Density (RL) Up to six (6) Dwelling Units
Residential – Medium Density (RM) Seven (7) to fourteen (14) Dwelling Units
Residential – High Density (RH) Fifteen (15) to twenty (20) Dwelling Units
Policy A.1.5.9 The City shall permit non-residential development only in compliance
with the following non-residential intensity standards for commercial and
industrial land use classifications as designated on the Future Land Use
Map and in accordance with the following table.
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Table A-2
Non-Residential Intensity Standards
Classification Floor Area Ratio* Impervious Surface
Area Limit
Commercial .50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum
Central Business District .50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum
Industrial .25 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum
Public and Semi-Public .50 - .70 Floor Area Ratio 70% maximum
* The Floor Area Ratio is determined by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the size of the
property upon which the building will be constructed.
Policy A.1.5.10 The approximately 28 acres of property located within the City of Atlantic
Beach known as the Selva Marina Country Club site, and more
particularly described within File No. CPA-2007-01 and Ordinance No.
31-07-05 is assigned a Residential, Low Density (RL) Future Land Use
Map Designation. The residential development density of this property
shall not exceed 128 Dwelling Units. Proposed changes to increase the
allowed development density of this property shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, regarding large-scale
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy A.1.5.11 The portion of the Atlantic Beach Country Club Special Planned
Area (REZ-13-00100057) that is located in the City of Jacksonville is
the subject of an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement between
the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville, which was
signed by both parties on May 11, 2015. The subject property is to
be annexed into the City of Atlantic Beach as compliant with all
applicable Florida Statutes. When annexed, the land is to be
assigned a Residential, Low Density (RL) Future Land Use.
Objective A.1.6
Preservation of Older Neighborhoods
The City shall preserve the sound structural condition and the diverse character of
the built environment of the City and shall encourage development programs and
activities that are directed at infill development as well as the conservation,
redevelopment and re-use of existing structures and the preservation of and re-
investment in older neighborhoods.
Policy A.1.6.1 The City shall continue to implement code enforcement procedures in
order to prevent physical deterioration and blight throughout the City.
Policy A.1.6.2 The City shall encourage and assist in the revitalization of o lder
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neighborhoods that provide housing for very low, low and moderate -
income residents, particularly neighborhoods containing sound, but
aging housing stock, where adequate public services and facilities re
existing.
Policy A.1.6.3 The City shall discourage redevelopment practices that displace very
low, low and moderate-income residents.
Objective A.1.7
Coordination with Other Agencies and Adjacent Cities
The City shall coordinate its planning and development activities with the resou rce
management plans of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the
Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Jacksonville and the City of
Neptune Beach, as well as with other private entities and public agencies, as may
be appropriate.
Policy A.1.7.1 The City shall develop and adopt regulations and policies, which are
consistent with resource management plans of other government
agencies and any special districts within which the City is located.
Policy A.1.7.2 The City shall not issue local development permits prior to the issuance
of any other required permit from County, State or Federal agencies
having jurisdiction and permitting authority over the proposed
development. Issuance of a required permit from County, State or
Federal agencies shall not be a presumption of any entitlement to a local
Development Permit.
Objective A.1.8
Post-Disaster Redevelopment
The City shall encourage innovative land development approaches and concepts in
the event of post-disaster redevelopment, which w ill have the effect of reducing
dependence upon automobile travel, conserving valuable natural resources and
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and preventing property damage as well as
threats to human safety and security.
Policy A.1.8.1 Opportunities for encouraging the use of innovative land development
practices shall be provided within the Land Development Regulations.
Policy A.1.8.2 The City shall continue to be a participating agency in the Duval County
Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and shall cont inue to implement the
goals and objectives of the LMS.
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Policy A.1.8.3 The City shall identify the Coastal High Hazard Area as the area below
the Category 1 storm surge line as established by the Sea, Lake and
Overland Surges from Hurricane (SLOSH) compute rized storm surge
model as mapped in the Storm Tide Atlas prepared by the Northeast
Florida Regional Council as part of the latest Regional Hurricane
Evacuation Study pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
Policy A.1.8.4 Within residential development areas, that are within the Coastal High
Hazard Area, as depicted by the Coastal High Hazard Area map,
adopted as Map A-3 of the Future Land Use Map Series and made part
of this Plan amendment, the City shall not approve Plan or Map
amendments that increase residential densities.
Policy A.1.8.5 The City shall not approve changes to Zoning District classifications or
amendments to the Future Land Use Map that would have the effect of
increasing populations with special hurricane evacuation needs, as
described within Chapter 252.355, Florida Statutes.
Objective A.1.9
Public Services and Facilities
The City shall coordinate future land development and redevelopment with the
availability of public services and facilities so as to avoid deficient levels of s ervice
as established within this amended Plan.
Policy A.1.9.1 Development permits issued by the City shall be conditioned upon the
availability of facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed
development, and facilities and services shall be authorized at same
time said development is approved. Facilities and services shall meet
the established levels of service as adopted in this amended
Comprehensive Plan and shall be available concurrent with the impacts
of development, or an alternative m eans of meeting concurrency
requirements shall be provided in accordance with standards set forth
within Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code.
Policy A.1.9.2 The City shall amend its Land Development Regulations as appropriate
to effectively implement the land use classifications as adopted on the
Future Land Use Map and as required to meet the Objectives and
Policies set forth within this amended Plan.
Objective A.1.10
Surrounding Land Uses
The City shall continue to maintain a development character, which is compact in
form, orderly in its land use pattern, and diversified in its makeup so as to ensure
employment opportunities, affordable housing, a pleasant living environment, and
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cost-effective and energy efficient public services.
Policy A.1.10.1 The City shall undertake land annexation only when it can demonstrate
an ability to provide services and facilities in a manner that maintains the
level of service standards as set forth within this Plan amendment and
only when such annexation contributes to the orderly growth and
development of the region within which the City is situated.
Policy A.1.10.2 Those areas of the City, which are designated as Development Areas,
are substantially developed as of the adoption date of this Plan
amendment with no opportunity for sprawl development as defined by
Rule 9J-5.006(5) F.A.C. The City shall not, however, approve
amendments to the Future Land Use Map that would convert areas
designated as Conservation to Development Areas where adverse
impacts to wetland and estuarine systems would result from
development activities. Adverse impacts shall be presumed to result
from activities, which contaminate, diminish the quantity or degrade
wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas, or natural functions and
systems associated with such areas.
Policy A.1.10.3 The City shall encourage the clustering of uses in locations where
infrastructure facilities are available or where extensions and
enlargements can be achieved efficiently, particularly with respect to
commercial infill development along the Mayport Road corridor.
Policy A.1.10.4 The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and infill
development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses that
sustain neighborhoods, and encourage a more aesthetically pleasing
and pedestrian friendly environment shall be encouraged. New
development along Mayport Road shall be in compliance with the
Commercial Corridor Development Standards as set forth within the
Land Development Regulations.
Policy A.1.10.5 Along the Mayport Road corridor, the continuation and proliferation of
light industrial uses, automotive sales and repair businesses and other
more intensive commercial business activities shall be discouraged in
favor of those businesses and uses that provide neighborhood serving
retail products and services that generate daily activity and interaction
between residents of the surrounding neighborhoods such as banks,
drugstores, restaurants, churches, child care centers, grocery stores and
similar businesses and uses.
Objective A.1.11
Appropriate Land Use Patterns
The City shall provide for land use, development and redevelopment in an efficient
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manner, which supports the land use designations as set forth within the 2010-2020
Future Land Use Map; which enforces the residential densities and the limitations
upon the type and intensity of uses, and which results in development appropriate
to the sensitive coastal location of the City, particularly with respect to the
predominantly residential character and small-town scale of the City.
Policy A.1.11.1 The lands use categories, as depicted upon the 201 0-2020 Future Land
Use Map (FLUM), which is Map A-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series,
shall permit the following uses and activities.
(a) Conservation – Conservation lands shall include those lands so
designated on the FLUM. These areas are generally composed of open
land, water, marsh and wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
Conservation lands may be either publicly or privately owned . It is
intended that the natural and open character of these areas be retained
and that adverse impacts, which may result from development, shall be
prohibited or minimized. Adverse impacts shall be presumed to result
from activities, which contaminate or degrade wetlands and
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, or natural functions and systems
associated with such areas.
Permitted uses within the Conservation category shall be limited to the
following and shall be further controlled by the Land Development
Regulations.
Activities intended for the conservation, re-establishment and re-
nourishment, or protection of natural resources.
Recreation uses and facilities that are customarily described as
passive in nature including, but not limited to, fishing, hiking and
biking, canoeing, kayaking, and the use of other similar small, quiet
low-speed watercraft.
Very low intensity outdoor or water-dependent recreational related
uses (excluding commercial marinas) that are determined not to be in
conflict with the intent of the Conservation category, subject to
applicable Federal, State and local policies and permitting
requirements.
(b) Commercial – The Commercial land use category is intended to provide
appropriate locations for neighborhood and community businesses
providing services and retail sales for the City and the closely
surrounding communities. Government, civic, religious, cultural and
institutional uses, may also be located within this category. Permitted
uses within the Commercial category, along with uses that may be
allowed by special exception, shall be limited to the following and as
more specifically described within the Land Development Regulations
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and when located within the respective Zoning District classifications,
which are intended to provide a decreasing level of use intensity due to
proximity to residential uses.
General Commercial. These areas shall include those businesses
that provide retail goods and services, which serve the routine and
daily needs of residents, including banks and professional services,
grocery and convenience stores, restaurants, accredited public and
private schools and child care, but not including manufacturing,
warehousing, storage or high intensity commercial activities of a
regional nature, or uses that have the potential for negative impact to
surrounding properties due to excessive noise, light or extremely late
hours of operation. Residential uses, not exceeding the Medium
Density category shall also be permitted, when in conjunction with, or
adjacent to commercial development and redevelopment, provided
that such residential development shall not be permitted within the
Coastal High Hazard Area.
Limited Commercial. These areas shall include low intensity office,
service and retail businesses that are compatible when located in
close proximity to neighborhoods. These uses are intended primarily
to serve the needs of the closely surrounding neighborhood. Large-
scale discount super-centers or “Big-Box” retailers or similar intense
commercial uses intended to serve a regional market are not
permitted within the Limited Commercial category.
Professional and Office. These areas shall be limited to small
neighborhood scale businesses and professional offices that are
compatible with, and have no measurable or noticeable adverse
impacts, upon surrounding residential uses. Such uses include
offices for doctors and dentists (but not clinics o r hospitals),
accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers, land surveyors, real
estate brokers, financial planners, insurance and real estate agents
and the like.
(c) Central Business District – This area contains a well-established
pattern and character of development, and permitted uses include retail,
office, restaurant, and certain entertainment uses, which contribute to
the commercial, civic and cultural vitality of the City as illustrated within
the Atlantic Beach Town Center area. The Central Bu siness District is
an economic, cultural, historic and architectural anchor of the City. In
order to sustain these qualities, new development and redevelopment
within the Central Business District shall be reflective of the architectural
styles and fabric of the area. Consistency and compatibility with the
existing built environment shall be considered in the review and issuance
of Development Permits within the Central Business District.
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(d) Light Industrial – The Light Industrial category shall be limited to light
manufacturing and production, storage, warehousing and distribution
uses as further controlled by the Land Development Regulations. Light
industrial uses may have outdoor storage and business related activity,
but such uses shall not include processes that create negative effects to
surrounding properties due to noise, heat, fumes, debris, chemicals or
hazardous materials.
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(e) Public and Semi-Public – These areas include uses such as accredited
public and private schools, government uses, buildings, structures,
utilities and public services and infrastructure, including police, fire and
emergency services.
(f) Recreation and Open Space – These areas include public and private
parks, open space, passive and active recreation areas. Note: Some
park and open space lands may be more appropriately designated as
Conservation, such as the public lands on the western marsh front. All
beach areas that are seaward of private property lines shall be
considered as Recreation. Permitted uses shall include active and
passive recreation activities including bikeways and pedestrian trails,
skateboard parks, ball fields, tennis courts and the like. Public safety
uses, including lifeguards, fire, and police services may be located in
Recreation areas. The use and development of Recreation areas shall
be further controlled by the Municipal Code for the City of Atlantic Beach
and the Land Development Regulations.
(g) Residential – Residential uses shall be permitted in those areas so
designated in accordance with the applicable permitted density and as
further controlled by the Land Development Regulations and the Florida
Building Code.
(h) Electric Distribution Substations – New electric distribution
substations shall be a permitted use in all land u se categories within a
utility's service territory except those designated as preservation,
conservation, or historic preservation on the future land use map or by
duly adopted ordinance. The standards as set forth in Section 163.3208,
Florida Statutes shall apply.
(i) Public Schools – Public schools shall be a permitted use in all land use
categories except for lands designated as Conservation and lands
located within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Policy A.1.11.2 The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 2010-2020
Comprehensive Plan Map Series are adopted herewith as part of this
Plan amendment. In the event of any conflict between any Maps and
the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall control.
Policy A.1.11.3 The City’s Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations,
zoning or other maps, and any regulations within the City’s Code of
Ordinances related to the use and development of land shall be
subordinate to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map,
which is part thereof.
Policy A.1.11.4 Where interpretation is required to determine exact boundaries as
depicted upon the Future Land Use Map, boundaries shall be
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determined by the nearest property line, the right -of-way line of Streets,
municipal boundaries, section, township and range lines, or
environmental or geographic features which serve as natural
boundaries, as may be appropriate.
Objective A.1.12
Public Schools and School Planning
Any new public schools within the City shall be located in accordance the
Comprehensive Plan and with the procedures set forth within the Interlocal
Agreement for Public School Facility Planning, adopted pursuant to Section
163.3177, Florida Statutes, between the Duval County School Board, the City of
Atlantic Beach, the City of Jacksonville, the City of Neptune Beach, the City of
Jacksonville Beach and the Town of Baldwin and in accordance with Public School
Facilities Element of this Plan.
Policy A.1.12.1 The City shall maintain its shared use agreements with the single pub lic
school within the City (Atlantic Beach Elementary) and shall continue to
encourage the shared use of public facilities.
Policy A.1.12.2 The City shall coordinate with the Duval County School Board and the
Navy to advocate for the retention of elementary and middle schools
which serve this community, particularly Navy personnel and their
families where these schools serve the particular and special needs of
the military community.
Objective A.1.13
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
Provisions for Public Participation in the Planning Process
The City shall have the authority to amend the adopted Comprehensive Plan in
accordance with the process established within Chapter 163.3184, Florida Statutes
and shall, establish procedures to provide for the review and amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy A.1.13.1 As required by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the City shall prepare and
adopt an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) in accordance with the
schedules and procedures as established by the State land planning
agency.
Policy A.1.13.2 The City shall provide for the public notification, review and the public
participation in all amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and also in
the preparation and adoption of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Policy A.1.13.3 The City shall not support amendments to the Future Land Use Map or
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the Plan, which would authorize development within Conservation and
Environmentally Sensitive Areas that may be reasonably foreseen to
have adverse impacts to such areas unless such impacts are mitigated
with equal resource replacement within the City.
Policy A.1.13.4 Applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed and
evaluated based upon the following factors:
(a) consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Plan;
(b) consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast
Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan;
(c) consistency with other adopted policies and plans of the City, the
County, the State or other agencies having regulatory authority over
the City;
(d) the potential for adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas,
the natural environment or the aesthetic quality of the City, or
(d) the potential to cause deficiencies in adopted levels of service or to
adversely impact available water supplies, public facilities,
infrastructure and services.
Objective A.1.14
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
The City shall encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources
in order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources, and to
promote the good health of the City’s residents.
Policy A.1.14.1 The City shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall
continue to promote the use of transit and alternative methods of
transportation that decrease reliance on the automobile.
Policy A.1.14.2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the “walk-ability and
bike-ability” of the City as a means to promote the physical health of the
City’s residents, access to recreational and natural resources, and as a
means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Policy A.1.14.3 The City shall develop and implement an energy management plan to
minimize electric, fuel and water resources in City buildings, fleet
vehicles and on public properties.
Policy A.1.14.4 No action of the City shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar
collectors, or other energy devices based on renewable resources from
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being installed on a building and as further set forth within Section
163.04, Florida Statutes.
Policy A.1.14.5 Public buildings and facilities shall be constructed, and adapted where
reasonably feasible to incorporate energy efficient designs and
appropriate “green” building standards. Green Building standards that
should be observed are contained in the Green Commercial Buildings
Designation Standard, Version 1.0, published by the Florida Green
Building Coalition, Inc.
Policy A.1.14.6 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design
and construction standards as these become adopted as part of the
State Building Codes. The City shall also promote commercial and
residential standards that are promulgated from time to time by the
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
Objective A.1.15
Military Compatibility and Coordination
with Naval Station Mayport
The Florida Legislature finds that incompatible development of land close to
military installations can adversely affect the ability of such an installation to carry
out its mission; that such development also threatens the public safety because of
possibility of accidents occurring within the areas surrounding the military
installation; that the economic vitality of a community is affected when military
operations and missions must relocate because of incompatible urban
encroachment; and that it is desirable for local governments to cooperate with
military installations to encourage compatible land use, help prevent incompatible
encroachment, and facilitate the continued presence of major military installations.
The City of Atlantic Beach, as a municipality in close proximity and with strong
cultural and economic ties to Naval Station Mayport, shall cooperate with the
military installation, shall coordinate on land use decisions that may affect the
mission of the military installation, and shall support development practices that
are compatible with the land uses of the military installation.
Policy A.1.15.1 The City of Atlantic Beach shall transmit to the Commanding Officer,
Naval Station Mayport, or his or her designe e, information relating to
proposed changes to comprehensive plans, plan amendments, and
proposed changes to land development regulations, which, if approved,
would affect the intensity, density, or use of land in close proximity to the
military installation. At the request of the Commanding Officer, the City
of Atlantic Beach shall also transmit copies of applications for
development orders requesting a variance or waiver from height or
lighting restrictions or noise attenuation reduction requirements wit hin
areas defined as being in a zone of influence of the military installation,
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as defined in Map A-6, Military Influence Zone, of the 2020
Comprehensive Plan Map Series. The Commanding Officer shall be
afforded adequate opportunity to review and comment on the proposed
changes prior to final action.
Policy A.1.15.2 The Commanding Officer, Naval Station Mayport, or his or her designee,
may provide advisory comments to the City of Atlantic Beach on the
impact of such proposed changes may have on the missio n of the
military installation. Such advisory comments shall be based on
appropriate data and analysis provided with the comments and may
include:
(a) Whether such proposed changes will be compatible with the safety
and noise standards contained in the Air Installation Compatible Use
Zone (AICUZ) adopted by Naval Station Mayport for the on -premise
airfield; and
(b) Whether the military installation’s mission will be adversely affected
by the proposed actions of the City of Atlantic Beach.
The Commanding Officer ’s comments, underlying studies, and reports
shall be considered by the City of Atlantic Beach in the same manner as
the comments received from other reviewing agencies pursuant to
§163.3184, Florida Statutes.
Policy A.1.15.3 The City of Atlantic Beach shall take into consideration any comments
and accompanying data and analysis provided by the Commanding
Officer or his or her designee, as they relate to the strategic mission of
the base, public safety, and the economic vitality associated with the
base’s operations, while also respecting private property rights and not
being unduly restrictive on those rights. To this end, the City shall
promote development strategies that discourage incompatibility and
provide alternative means to preserve development rights, including the
following:
(a) In instances where these policies result in limitations on the ability of
the landowner to utilize their land pursuant to its current land use and
zoning designation, the City shall support land use map amendments
and rezoning to compatible uses.
(b) In instances where nonresidential uses that are consistent with
current land use and zoning designation, but incompatible with
military influence zones, are discontinued for a period of twelve
consecutive months or more, the City shall not allow those
nonresidential uses to be restarted under the land development
regulations.
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(c) In instances where land within the military influence zone is proposed
for development, the City shall require techniques such as Planned
Unit Development or Special Planned Area zoning to cluster
development away from accident potential zones.
The City shall forward a copy of any comments regarding
comprehensive plan amendments to the state planning agency.
Policy A.1.15.4 The City of Atlantic Beach, in order to facilitate the exchange of
information and foster close coordination and communication, shall
maintain a representative appointed by the Commanding Officer, Naval
Station Mayport, as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the City’s local
planning agency. The designated military representative shall be notified
of all meetings and provided copies of all agenda packets.
Policy A.1.15.5 The City of Atlantic Beach shall coordinate grant writing and
management efforts with Naval Station Mayport, and the Commanding
Officer is encouraged to provide information about any community
planning assistance grants that may be available to the City through
programs such as those of the Federal Office of Economic Adjustment
as incentive to participate in a joint planning process that would further
facilitate the compatibility of community planning and the activities and
mission of Naval Station Mayport.
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B. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
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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)(j) 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;
land use densities to support public transportation and energy efficient strategies for
reducing greenhouse gases. Existing and planned Transportation Facilities are
identified within Map B-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series.
This Transportation Element provides an analysis of transportation and mobility
issues within the City of Atlantic Beach. A planning timeframe of twenty years is
incorporated into the analysis of future conditions, with the horizon year of 2020.
Traffic data from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Jacksonville
Transportation Authority (JTA) and the City’s Department of Public Works has been
compiled into this element.
Level of Service Standards and Criteria
Level of Service (LOS) is a method of describing the operating conditions of a
roadway for various traffic volumes. It is a qualitative measure of the effect of a
number of factors including speed and travel time, traffic interruptions, freedom to
maneuver safely, driving comfort, convenience, and operating costs. M easurement
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) comp arison
is used to show a measure of efficiency along the roadway. Levels of service
represents a range of operational conditions, not a precise number or volume. The
following are general descriptions of the six Levels of Service as established by the
Transportation Research Board, 1997.
LOS A – This is a condition of free flow, accompanied by low volumes and high
speeds. Traffic density is low, with uninterrupted flow speeds controlled by driver
desires, speed limits, and physical roadway conditions. Little or no restriction in
maneuverability due to the presence of other vehicles enables drivers to maintain
their desired speeds and arrive at their destinations with little or no delay.
LOS B – This is a condition of stable flow, with operating speeds somewhat
restricted by traffic conditions. Drivers still have reasonable freedom to select their
speed and lane of operation. Reductions in speed are not unreasonable, with a low
probability of traffic flow being restricted. The lower limit (lowest speed, highest
volume) of this Level of Service has been used in the design of highways.
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LOS C – This is still a stable flow, but speeds and maneuverability are more closely
controlled by the higher volumes. Most drivers are restricted in their freedom to
select their own speed, change lanes or pass. A relatively satisfactory operating
speed is still obtained, with service volumes suitable for urban design practice.
LOS D – This Level of Service approaches unstable flow, with tolerable operating
speeds being maintained, though considerably affected by c hanges in operating
conditions. Fluctuations in volume and temporary restrictions to flow may cause
substantial drops in operating speeds. Drivers have little freedom to maneuver, and
comfort and convenience are low. These conditions can be tolerated, ho wever, for
short periods of time.
LOS E – This Level of Service cannot be described by speed alone, but
represents operations at low operating speeds, typically, but not always, in the
neighborhood of 30 miles per hour, with volumes at or near the capaci ty of the
highway. Flow is unstable, and there may be stoppages of momentary duration. This
Level of Service is associated with operation of a roadway at capacity flow.
LOS F – This describes a forced-flow operation at low speeds, where volumes are
well above capacity. In the extreme, traffic comes to a standstill. These conditions
usually result from vehicles backing up from a restriction. The section under study
will be serving as a storage area during parts or all of the peak hour. Speeds are
reduced substantially, and standstills may occur for short or long periods of time
because of the downstream congestion.
The most recent edition of the FDOT Level of Service Standards Handbook was
used to estimate the standards for determining acceptable and un acceptable
operating conditions for roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach. The FDOT
Handbook incorporates standardized service volumes for each of the LOS
designations listed above. The Handbook is a tool to provide for a general overview
of the operating conditions of the roadway segments. More refined methods can be
used during concurrency review for those segments where a more detailed traffic
engineering analysis is critical for determining whether there exists adequate
roadway capacity.
The FDOT Handbook determines service volumes based on a number of
standardized factors. These factors include; 1) area type; 2) roadway functional
classification; 3) number of lanes; 4) median type; and 5) number of signals per mile.
The FDOT Handbook sets the minimum Level of Service standards for roadways on
the State Highway System. The LOS standards for an urbanized area of over
500,000 apply to roadways within Atlantic Beach, in that the City of Atlantic Beach is
part of the Jacksonville Urbanized Area. The FDOT standard for all roadways in
such an urbanized area is LOS D. However, pursuant to S. 163.3180(10), Florida
Statutes, a local government may adopt alternative LOS standards for any State
roadway that is not on the Florida Intrastate Highway Sys tem (FIHS). None of the
roadways within the City of Atlantic Beach are on the FIHS; therefore, LOS
standards lower than those adopted by FDOT may be adopted.
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Existing Operating Conditions
Roadways – An inventory of the existing transportation network within the City of
Atlantic Beach was undertaken to determine the type of transportation systems
available, functional classification of roadways, number of through lanes,
corresponding capacities and daily volumes.
Atlantic Boulevard (State Road 10) is one of three major roadway corridors from I -95
to the County’s beaches. It is also the most heavily traveled of the three corridors,
primarily because it is the most direct route from the communities of Jacksonville to
the Mayport Naval Station. The Navy base is the single largest employer within the
County. Within the City, Atlantic Boulevard is a divided six -lane arterial roadway with
several signalized intersections. A construction project was c ompleted 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 a nd 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
Flyover alleviated a traffic problem identified in the 1990 Traffic Circulation Element.
The intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road was identified as operating
at LOS F prior to completion of the Mayport Flyover.
State Road A1A continues southward from Atlantic Boulevard approximately 1 -1/4
miles east of Mayport Road. The major function of State Road A1A is to provide
north-south access through the beach communities and linkages to the east -west
arterials and collector roadways. State Road A1A also provides access to abutting
commercial properties and local public streets. Again, property within the City of
Atlantic Beach adjoining State Road A1A is substantially developed.
Seminole Road, Ocean Boulevard and She rry Drive are urban collectors, which
primarily serve the residential areas north of Atlantic Boulevard, and east of Mayport
Road. These are all two-way, two-lane roadways and experience relatively low
volumes with low accident rates.
The Wonderwood Connector, which was completed and open to traffic in 2007
provides an alternative east-west connection between the City of Atlantic Beach,
Mayport Village, Naval Station Mayport and State Road 9A.
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Needs Assessment and Future Traffic Projections
There have been a number of traffic improvements within and surrounding the City
of Atlantic Beach that have addressed capacity issues on major roadways. The
Mayport Flyover addressed the capacity problems experienced at the intersection of
Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard. The widening of Atlantic Boulevard to six-
lanes over the Intracoastal Waterway significantly increased capacity for the
improved segments of Atlantic Boulevard. Completion of the Wonderwood
Connector has improved traffic patterns within the northeast section of the County.
Most recently, construction of raised landscaped medians and improvements to
access management conditions has improved the aesthetic quality and safety of
Mayport Road.
Table B-1
Projected Traffic Volumes
Street Link 2010 2015 2020
S.R. AIA 0.1 mile North of SR 101 17,417 18,467 19,517
S.R. 101 (Mayport Road) 0.1 mile North of SR A1A 35,667 38,167 40,667
S.R. AIA 200 feet North of Church Street 54,417 57,167 59,917
S.R. AIA North of 2nd Street 43,417 45,167 46,917
SR A1A South of 11th Street 57,333 59,833 62,333
SR 10 (Atlantic Blvd.) 175 feet West of Third Street 35,250 37,000 38,750
SR 10 (Atlantic Blvd.) East of SR AIA (East of Ramps) 45,333 48,333 51,333
A linear regression analysis was performed to calculate the projected traffic volumes. For the purposes of the
Comprehensive Plan EAR based updates it is suggested that the above descriptions replace the current traffic
descriptions provided in the Plan. (NEFRC used the TTMA and PTMS sites to determine the best suited sites to
report in the Transportation Element)
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. These routes have
been successful in meeting the transit needs for the City of Atlantic Beach.
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In 2007, the JTA initiated the Beaches Trolley system with a route that traverses the
three Beach cities. The Trolley has been highly successful and is very popular with
Beaches’ residents and visitors alike. Funding to continue operation of the Beaches
Trolley appears to be committed.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
The City completed a bicycle and pedestrian pathway planning and public
participation study in collaboration with the City of Neptune Beach and the City of
Jacksonville Beach in 2002. This collaboration produced a general and conceptual
plan for a system of bike and pedestrian routes to connect each of the three beach
Cities, and also provides for a better system of east -west bikeway connections within
each City and to other existing or planned facilities. Based on the findings of the
study a priority list of desired routes was developed and the City of Atlantic Beach
has adopted a phased development approach to implement the interconnected
multi-use path system. The first phase of the City’s bikeway plan was in completed
in 2004. The plan was updated in early 2009, and development of future phases will
continue as budget resources permit with consideration to community desires. Bike
and pedestrian facilities continue to be a high priority to this community in order to
provide for a high level of recreational activity, energy efficiency and conservation
and decreased reliance on vehicular transportation.
B. Transportation Element
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
All transportation related activities within the City of Atlantic Beach shall be in
accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal B.1
The City shall provide a safe, reliable and efficient roadway system with
reasonable operational and maintenance characteristics.
Objective B.1.1
Safe Roadway Conditions
The City shall develop and maintain a roadway system that provides the safest
possible environment for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Policy B.1.1.1 The City shall maintain a program to promote the safety of all
activities occurring on streets and within right-of-ways under the
City’s jurisdiction.
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Policy B.1.1.2 The City’s Department of Public Works shall be responsible for the
planning, review, supervision and coordination of all activities that
impact the safety characteristics of the roadway system.
Policy B.1.1.3 The City shall develop and maintain its roadway system in
accordance with the minimum criteria as set forth within the FDOT
Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction
and Maintenance for Streets and Highways.
Policy B.1.1.4 The City shall require warrants for installation of new traffic control
devices and coordinate their efforts with FDOT.
Policy B.1.1. 5 The City shall maintain coordinated or traffic actuated traffic signal
systems.
Objective B.1.2
Construction and Maintenance Standards
The City shall maintain procedures for construction, reconstruction,
maintenance, and also for utility and emergency services functions, which
provide for safe roadway operating conditions during these activities.
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 pub lic
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 2000 Highway Capacity Manual
definitions for Levels of Service, which utilize qualitative measures
for establishing the operational characteristics of the various
roadways.
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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.
Table B-2
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
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 2010 Highway Capacity Manual.
Policy B.1.3.4 The City shall maintain provisions for landscaping and other
buffering methods within the Land Development Regulations so as
to prevent inappropriate land use relationships; prevent noise
transmission; provide screening of unattractive views; and enhance
the aesthetic qualities of streets, neighborhoods, and public areas
of the City.
Policy B.1.3.5 The City shall support the incorporation of bike paths and
pedestrian way systems in the design of new roadway facilities and
the upgrading of existing facilities in accordance with accepted
design standards and in response to the demonstrated need for
such facilities based on survey data or information maintained by
the City and the North Florida TPO.
Goal B.2
The City shall provide an integrated system of streets that encourage and
facilitate coordinated and compatible land use patterns, including the
integration of private development with public transportation facilities.
Objective B.2.1
Operating Standards
The City shall meet all accepted design and operating standards in the design
and construction of all streets within its jurisdiction.
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Policy B.2.1.1 The City shall coordinate with FDOT for the incorporation of
minimum standards for roadway construction, reconstruction and
maintenance for City streets as presented in FDOT Manual of
Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and
Maintenance for Streets and Highways and the FDOT Access
Management Manual.
Policy B.2.1.2 Minimum design standards for the construction of new streets or
the reconstruction of existing streets shall be in accordance with
FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design Standards.
Policy B.2.1.3 Traffic control devices on private property shall conform to the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways, as published by the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration.
Objective B.2.2
Private Driveways and Access Management
The City shall, to the extent feasible, provide for the satisfactory resolution of
conflicts between the public roadway system and private driveways and
parking areas in order to enhance public safety as well as existing and future
neighborhood environmental conditions.
Policy B.2.2.1 The City shall ensure proper management of the connections and
access points of driveways and private roads to State roadways by
coordination of development permitting with FDOT to achieve
applicable design standards.
Policy B.2.2.2 The City shall protect existing and future right-of-ways from building
encroachment by on-going coordination with the North Florida TPO
and FDOT to establish right-of-way requirements for future
widening projects prior to issuance of development permits.
Policy B.2.2.3 New development sites and redevelopment sites shall be required,
where possible, to provide for interconnectivity and the sharing of
existing access points to major arterials.
Policy B.2.2.4 The City shall coordinate traffic planning and development
permitting with State and Federal agencies so as to assist in
implementing air quality improvement programs. As part of the
North Florida TPO, air quality status and future projection levels are
monitored. FDOT uses the Northeast Florida Regional Planning
Model (NFRPM) to monitor air quality. The future projections come
from estimated building permit, housing and traffic projections
provided by each entity in North Florida area.
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Objective B.2.3
Provision of Bikeways and Multi-use Facilities
All new right-of-ways established within the City shall be of adequate width to
provide for bikeways, sidewalks or similar facilities as required to encourage
safe and increased pedestrian and bicycle activity.
Policy B.2.3.1 All new streets, including unimproved existing right-of-ways, shall
be constructed to provide for safe use by bicycles, and where
sufficient right-of-way exists, separated bicycle paths shall be
provided.
Policy B.2.3.2 All new residential developments containing five or more dwelling
units shall provide for internal sidewalks, bike paths, or multi-use
paths, and it shall be the responsibility of the developer to construct
such facilities and to provide connections to any other such public
facilities existing on adjoining lands.
Objective B.2.4
Coordination with Transportation Agencies
The City shall coordinate its transportation related activities with the plans
and programs of all transportation facility providers including the North
Florida TPO, 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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Objective B.2.4
Energy Efficient Strategies
The City shall maintain its existing street patterns, which have developed to
provide a network of connected neighborhoods and an ability to walk, bike
and travel throughout the City with minimum vehicular travel miles and
minimal traffic congestion.
Policy B.2.4.1 New retail and commercial services development and
redevelopment shall be designed to provide maximum opportunity
for accessibility to transit, for pedestrians and bicycles and where
possible, shall connect to adjacent commercial uses.
Policy B.2.4.2 Strategies to promote mixed-use development and redevelopment in
appropriate locations, which shall be those locations that currently
have Commercial land use designations or High Density Residential
land use designations, and where adjacent to other commercial
development or adjoining commercial corridors, shall be used to
provide opportunities for living in proximity to the workplace as an
alternative housing and transportation choice.
Policy B.2.4.3 Mixed-use development and redevelopment as described in the
preceding Policy shall not be construed to permit industrial or
intense commercial activities in combination with or close proximity
to new or existing residential uses, but rather to provide for an
appropriate mix of residential and neighborhoods serving retail,
services and office types of uses where the need for vehicular miles
travelled can be minimized.
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C. INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
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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.
Policy C.1.1.3 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the City will ensure that
adequate water supplies and water infrastructure facilities will be in
place and available to serve no later than issuance of a certificate
of occupancy or its functional equivalent.
Policy C.1.1.4 The City’s Director of Public Utilities shall provide written
certification verifying that adequate water supplies to serve new
development will be available no later than the anticipated date of
issuance by the local government of a certificate of occupancy or its
functional equivalent.
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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.
Policy C.1.2.2 The City shall coordinate with the SJRWMD’s regional water supply
plan and shall provide or maintain its identified water supply
facilities, pursuant to Section 163.3177(6)(c), Florida Statutes.
Objective C.1.3
Elimination of Septic Tanks
It is the intent of the City to eliminate all septic tanks within the City. The City
shall limit such on-site wastewater treatment systems to areas currently using
septic tanks and shall install central sewer service in accordance with Capital
Improvements budgeting and planning in order to reduce the number of septic
tanks within the City.
Policy C.1.3.1 Pursuant to the City of Atlantic Beach Land Development
Regulations, use of on-site wastewater treatment systems (septic
tanks) shall be limited to the following conditions.
(a) Existing septic tanks, which are properly functioning, may
remain in service until such time as centralized service is
available within distances as set forth within the City’s utility
regulations.
(b) All new subdivisions and new development shall be required to
provide central sewer service as set forth within the Land
Development Regulations.
(c) The use of new septic tanks on any single lot of record, existing
as of the date of this Plan amendment shall be permitted only in
accordance with the Land Development Regulations. More than
one adjoining, but previously undeveloped lot of record that is
developed concurrently with multiple dwellings or as part of any
unified development project shall provide central sewer and
water services.
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Policy C.1.3.2 The City of Atlantic Beach shall continue to coordinate with the
Duval County Health Department to promote the inspection,
efficient operation and maintenance of existing septic tanks.
Policy C.1.3.3 Issuance of building permits shall be conditioned upon
demonstration of compliance with applicable Federal, State and
local permit requirements for on-site wastewater treatment systems
where applicable.
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.
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.
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Policy C.1.5.1 The City agrees to comply with the water conservation rules issued
by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). The
City shall also promote the SJRWMD irrigation restrictions and
implement other conservations measures to reduce potable water
use by its citizens and shall coordinate with the Water Management
District’s regional water supply plan.
Policy C.1.5.2 The City shall maintain its adopted water conserving rate structure
in order to reduce potable water consumption.
Policy C.1.5.3 The Department of Public Utilities shall continue to monitor all
facility meters and quantify water loss within the potable water
infrastructure. Any deficiencies shall be remedied through the
City’s ongoing maintenance and repair program.
Policy C.1.5.4 The City shall continue to consider, where appropriate, reuse water
for non-potable water needs in accordance with the Reuse
Feasibility Study completed as part of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) Permit renewal and the City’s
Consumptive Use Permit renewal.
Goal C.2
Adequate stormwater management and provision for drainage shall be
provided to afford reasonable protection from flooding and to prevent
degradation in the quality of receiving surface water and ground water.
Objective C.2.1
Protection of Natural Drainage Features
The City shall maintain provisions, in accordance with the Stormwater Master
Plan, within the Land Development Regulations that establish a basis for
orderly provision of drainage facilities so as to protect natural drainage
features and to ensure that future development utilizes drainage facilities
consistent with the City’s Level of Service standards and the Stormwater
Master Plan.
Policy C.2.1.1 The City shall maintain provisions within the Land Development
Regulations, which require development to minimize stormwater
runoff and eliminate erosion of areas adjacent to natural drainage
features.
Policy C.2.1.2 The City shall maintain Land Development Regulations that require
land development projects to submit plans, which demonstrate that
drainage design and stormwater management will be in compliance
with the City’s LOS standards and that additional stormwater
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generated shall be retained on-site and will not adversely impact
existing drainage and stormwater systems.
Objective C.2.2
Stormwater Management and Drainage Facilities
The City shall continue to identify existing stormwater and drainage facility
deficiencies and correct these through the provision and maintenance of an
efficient drainage system, which shall protect life, property, water quality and
the natural environment.
Policy C.2.2.1 The City shall work with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) to coordinate maintenance and
improvement to the drainage and stormwater facilities owned by
the FDOT.
Policy C.2.2.2 The City shall continue to implement the updated Master
Stormwater Plan, completed in August of 2002, to address the
identified drainage and stormwater problems areas.
Policy C.2.2.3 The City of Atlantic Beach shall update the capital improvement
schedule to include improvements to the drainage systems
identified in the Stormwater Master Plan in accordance with the
priorities as recommended within the Plan, and subject to
availability of funding.
Goal C.3
The functions of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas within the City
shall be protected and maintained.
Objective C.3.1
Protection of Aquifer Recharge Areas
The City of Atlantic Beach, in coordination with the SJRWMD, shall maintain a
map of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas within the City.
Policy C.3.1.1 Existing and planned potable water wells are depicted within Map
C-1 of the Future Land Use Map Series. Areas that may be
identified as potential recharge areas shall be designated a s
Conservation areas on the City’s Future Land Use Map.
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D. CONSERVATION AND COASTAL
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
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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 provision for appropriate public
access to and use of natural resources.
Policy D.1.1.1 The Stormwater Master Plan, as revised and adopted in 2002, shall be
implemented based upon priority of need and in accordance with
annual capital improvement planning and budget review and adoption.
The plan shall be reviewed and updated by 2015.
Policy D.1.1.2 The City shall limit new public construction in the Coastal High Hazard
Area to improvements that do not increase residential density and to
that which customarily supports recreation and open -space use of the
beach and waterway related resources, and which achieves dune
stabilization and prevention of erosion through environmentally sound
practices.
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Objective D.1.2
Storm and Flood Hazards
The City shall continue best management practices that are intended to reduce
damage to and erosion of dune systems and dune vegetation and estuarine
environments that result from pedestrian traffic.
Policy D.1.2.1 The City shall rigorously enforce its floodplain management regulations
to conform with or exceed the requirements of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
Policy D.1.2.2 The City shall continue to partner in the Duval County Local Mitigation
Strategy and participate in the Duval County emergency preparedness
operations. The City shall review new Land Development Regulations
for consistency with the Local Mitigation Strategy prior to adoption.
Objective D.1.3
Protection of Dune Systems and Dune Vegetation
The City shall prevent damage and destruction of dunes and dune vegetation.
Policy D.1.3.1 The City shall rigorously enforce the Coastal Construction Code, and
the Florida Building Code as these regulate construction within Coastal
Areas.
Policy D.1.3.2 The City shall continue best management practices that are intended
to reduce damage and erosion of dune systems and dune vegetation,
which may result from construction activities and inappropriate
pedestrian traffic.
Objective D.1.4
Public Beach and Waterways Access
The City shall ensure adequate and convenient public access to the beach and
other public waterways through maintenance of all public waterway and beach
access-ways at the twenty-one street end locations existing as of the adoption
date of this Plan 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 MTPO, 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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Policy D.1.4.3 The City shall not permit, either through public or private action, public
access ways to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other
waterways, which are open to the public as of the date of adoption of
this Plan amendment, to be closed, vacated or restricted from public
use in any manner.
Policy D.1.4.4 The City has determined that there are no appropriate locations for
marinas within the City of Atlantic Beach.
Policy D.1.4.5 The City will cooperate and coordinate with the City of Jacksonville to
provide information as necessary related to any County marina
development or applicable plans.
Objective D.1.5
Environmental Conditions
The City shall limit new development of shoreline sites so as to conform to the
objective of reducing environmental degradation, as well as to encourage visual
and physical accessibility, open space conservation, wildlife preservation and
compatibility between adjacent uses.
Policy D.1.5.1 In accordance with Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall
maintain within its Land Development Regulations establish the
following:
(a) Percentage of native vegetation to be protected, preserved or
replaced within Environmentally Sensitive Areas during and
following site development or construction activities.
(b) A buffer zone of natural vegetation around wetland and deepwater
habitats.
(c) Stormwater retention and detention standards, which maintain rates
and amounts equal to conditions existing prior to development.
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.
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.
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Policy D.2.1.1 The City shall cooperate with and assist other communities in
identifying adequate public upland shelter spaces and shall not
approve new development that creates undue burdens on the number
of spaces available for threatened populations.
Policy D.2.1.2 The City hereby adopts and shall maintain a Level of Service standard
of a 12-hour evacuation time for a Category 5 storm for out -of-county
hurricane evacuation.
Policy D.2.1.3 The City shall not approve Plan amendments that increase residential
density within Coastal High Hazard Areas in that such increases to
existing densities have the effect of concentrating populations in hazard
prone areas and may result in an increase of hurricane evacuation
times for the City and the County.
Policy D.2.1.4 The City shall coordinate hurricane preparedness activities with other
local governments and affected agencies within the region; review its
emergency preparedness plan each year; maintain a b road program of
activities to increase public awareness; meet the evacuation needs of
special populations, and through coordination with other local
governments, strive to achieve an evacuation time within the “quick”
response time frame for each storm category.
Policy D. 2.1.5 The City’s evacuation plan shall be consistent with the Duval County
Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Management Plan as amended and shall
maximize efficiencies in traffic movement so as to reduce or maintain
evacuation clearance times within the City of Atlantic Beach.
Objective D.2.2
Redevelopment within the Coastal High Hazard Area
Redevelopment activities within the Coastal High Hazard Area shall be guided by
the redevelopment provisions as set forth within the Land Development
Regulations , which shall serve the purpose of reducing the vulnerability of
people, property and natural resources to damage from coastal storms.
Policy D.2.2.1 The City shall coordinate with Duval County in reviewing and revising
the City’s Hurricane Plan and pertinent portions or regulatory codes as
necessary to achieve the following policies.
Policy D.2.2.2 Implement a temporary moratorium on construction immediately
following a hurricane occurrence until damage assessments and
redevelopment policies have been determined.
Policy D.2.2.3 Prior to re-entry of the population into evacuated areas, complete all
critical cleanup and repair activities required to assure public health
and safety.
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Policy D.2.2.4 Structures that are storm damaged over 50% of their most recent
appraised value may be reconstructed only when the entire structure
will then conform to all applicable regulations, including all Land
Development Regulations, and Florida Building and Coastal
Construction codes. Repairs made to structures damaged to a lesser
degree shall comply with all applicable Land Development Regulations
and Florida Building and Coastal Construction codes in effect at the
time of such work.
Policy D.2.2.5 The City establishes, for regulatory purposes, the Coastal High Hazard
Area as the area below the Category 1 storm surge line as established
by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricane (SLOSH)
computerized storm surge model as mapped in the Storm Tide Atlas
prepared by the Northeast Florida Regional Council as part of the
current Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes.
Objective D.2.3
Hazard Mitigation
The City shall seek appropriate means of reducing the potential for loss of life
and property through provisions within the Land Development Regulations,
including implementation of hazard mitigation policies from the Local Mitigation
Strategy.
Policy D.2.3.1 The City shall maintain provisions within its Land Development
Regulations, which require that all new residential development within
the Coastal High Hazard Area access impacts to hurricane evacuation
times and shelter provision.
Policy D.2.3.2 The City shall not approve Plan amendments, which increase
residential density within the Coastal High Hazard Area, or where
demands upon existing shelter space shall be increased.
Goal D.3
The City shall protect, preserve and maintain natural enviro nmental 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.
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Policy D.3.1.1 The City shall implement policies of the Local Mitigation Strategy
appropriate to protect air quality and shall require mitigation prior to
permitting of projects that may adversely affect air quality.
Objective D.3.2
Conservation and Protection of Natural Coastal Resources
The City shall maintain or adopt provisions within its Land Development
Regulations for private and public development, which conserve and enhance
soils, native vegetation, living marine and water resources and wildlife habitats to
the maximum extent possible.
Policy D.3.2.1 The City shall require applicants for development permits to submit
appropriate environmental surveys and reports prior to the issuance of
development permits. All applications for development permits and
applications to rezone to Planned Unit Development and other zoning
related applications shall be required to identify environmental
features, including any Wetlands, CCCL, natural water bodies, open
space, buffers and vegetation preservation areas, and to sufficiently
address any adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
Policy D.3.2.2 The City shall cooperate with the SJRWMD in implementation of water
conservation measures as set forth within the management plans and
rules of the SJRWMD and the City’s Consumptive Use Permit issued
by the SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.2.3 The City shall protect potable water well cones of influence and
shall maintain maps of such cones of influence and shall continue to
implement the well-field protection regulations, as set forth within the
Land Development Regulations so as to prohibit incompatible land
uses. Such incompatible uses shall include all industrial uses,
but shall also include uses, which have the potential to
contaminate or degrade potable water supply wells, wetland functions
or natural systems associated with Environmentally Sensitive
Areas.
Policy D.3.2.4 The City shall appropriately restrict land use activities, which may
threaten water sources from stormwater runoff into recharge areas by
maintaining the Stormwater, Drainage, Storage and Treatment
Requirements as set forth within the Land Development Regulations.
Development permits shall be issued only in accordance with the City’s
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit, in
addition to the requirements of the Water Management District and the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. NPDES requirements
shall include use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) prior to
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discharge into natural or artificial drainage systems. All construction
projects of one acre or more shall require a NPDES permit.
Policy D.3.2.5 In accordance with Chapter 163.3202, Florida Statutes, the City shall
establish and maintain within its Land Development Regulations, all
necessary requirements and restrictions to ensure that land
development, land disturbing activities, and land uses are managed in
a manner which protects and conserves the natural functions of soils,
fisheries, wildlife habitats, rivers, flood plains, wetlands (including
estuarine marshes) and marine habitats including hatchling turtles.
Policy D.3.2.6 The City shall cooperate with adjacent local governments and
regulatory agencies to conserve and protect, as may be appropriate,
unique vegetative communities located within the City and within
adjacent jurisdictions.
Policy D.3.2.7 The City shall designate Environmentally Sensitive Areas requiring
protection as a means of implementing the Comprehensive Plan and
shall include in its Land Development Regulations, prepared in
accordance with S. 163.3202, F.S. means of ensuring protectio n of
such lands from degradation.
Policy D.3.2.8 Environmentally Sensitive Areas shall include lands, waters or areas
within the City of Atlantic Beach which meet any of the following
criteria:
(a) All Wetlands, including those determined to be jurisdictional, and
which are regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) and the St. Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD);
(b) Estuaries, or estuarine systems;
(d) Outstanding Florida Waters and Natural Water Bodies;
(d) Areas designated pursuant to the Federal Coastal Barrier Resource
Act (PL97-348), and those beach and dune areas seaward of the
Coastal Construction Control Line;
(e) Areas designated as Conservation by the Future Land Use Map;
(f) Essential Habitat to Listed Species as determined by approved
methodologies of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Policy D.3.2.9 The City shall ensure environmentally sound management of
hazardous wastes and reduction of potential problems resulting there
from, through a multi-faceted program incorporating public information,
enforcement of regulations and monitoring of waste handling activities.
The following components shall be included within the City’s program:
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(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 pr oducts, paint,
hazardous materials and pesticides onto the ground or water
bodies.
(c) City coordination and monitoring of hazardous wastes by collection
and transportation entities to ensure safe and responsible handling
practices.
Objective D.3.3
Regulatory Authority
The City shall continue to cooperate with other permitting and regulatory
agencies to improve estuarine environmental quality to achieve the estuarine
water quality standards established by FDEP.
Policy D.3.3.1 The City shall maintain, and amend as necessary, provisions within its
Land Development Regulations to achieve consistency with the rules
and regulatory authority of the SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.3.2 The City shall coordinate with other governmental agencies during the
review, permitting and development of sites which, if improperly
developed, could have adverse impacts upon estuarine water quality
and related resources, and through such coordination, the City shall
ensure adequate sites within the drainage basin for water-dependent
uses; prevent estuarine pollution which could adversely affect another
governmental jurisdiction and ensure public access and reduce
exposure to flood hazards.
Policy D.3.3.3 The City shall coordinate its permitting activities with existing resource
protection plans by notifying the administrators of such plans of any
pending development activity or public improvement in a timely manner
in order to ensure that such projects and activities can be reviewed
and comments returned to the City prior to permitting.
Objective D.3.4
Shoreline Development
The City shall give priority consideration to shoreline land uses and site
development improvements, which meet the following criteria:
(a) Prevent adverse environmental effects.
(b) Maintain or exceed the standards within this Plan for public access.
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(c) Avoid shoreline hardening structures.
(d) Enhance estuarine water quality.
Objective D.3.5
Natural Resource Based Recreation and Public Access
The City shall provide opportunities for appropriate recreational uses and access
to public waterways, the beach and natural areas and shall restrict activities that
harm or diminish the public’s right to use such publicly owned natural resources.
Policy D.3.5.1 The City shall prohibit the closure or abandonment of public right-of-
ways or public lands that would restrict access to any public water
bodies.
Policy D.3.5.2 The City shall enforce the requirements for public access to beach
areas as set forth in the Coastal Protection Act of 1985 in all permitting
activities and through the course of coastal redevelopment programs.
Policy D.3.5.3 The City shall prohibit the closure of existing beach and waterway
accesses and any presently unopened easements, except in the case
of risk to public safety as determined by the City’s public safety
officials, or in the case of adverse environmental impact.
Policy D.3.5.4 The City shall adopt within its Land Development Regulations
provisions to provide for the appropriate recreational use of surface
waters within the City that under public control or City ownership
including dock construction, mooring and anchoring and resource
protection regulations to the extent that the City has regulatory control
over such resources.
Policy D.3.5.5 The beach, River Branch Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and
Tideviews Preserve are the most significant natural resources within
the City, and provision for the public’s use, enjoyment and access to
these natural resources shall be a priority of the City through the
provision of activities and facilities that are appropriate to character
and environment of each location.
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Goal D.4
The City shall promote and encourage energy conservation and efficiency in an
effort to reduce greenhouse gas omissions and protect the environment.
Objective D.4.1
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
The City shall encourage the development and use of renewable energy resources in
order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources, and to
promote the good health of the City’s residents.
Policy D.4.1.1 The City shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall
continue to promote the use of transit and alternative methods of
transportation that decrease reliance on the automobile.
Policy D.4.1.2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the “walk-ability and
bike-ability” of the City as a means to promote the physical health of
the City’s residents, access to recreational and natural resources, and
as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Policy D.4.1.3 No action of the City shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar
collectors, or other energy devices based on renewable resources from
being installed on a building and as further set forth within Section
163.04, Florida Statutes.
Policy D.4.1.4 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design
and construction standards as these become adopted as part of the
State Building Codes. The City shall also promote commercial and
residential standards that are promulgated from time to time by the
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
Objective D.4.2
The City shall improve energy conservation and efficiency in City
buildings, facilities and equipment.
Policy D.4.2.1 The City shall develop and implement an energy management plan to
minimize electric, fuel and water resources in City buildings, fleet
vehicles and on public properties.
Policy D.4.2.2 The City shall conduct periodic energy audits of public buildin gs and
facilities to identify methods to reduce energy consumption and
improve energy efficiency.
Policy D.4.2.3 Public buildings and facilities shall be constructed, and adapted where
reasonably feasible to incorporate energy efficient designs and
appropriate “green” building standards. Green Building standards that
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Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
should be observed are contained in the Green Commercial Buildings
Designation Standard, Version 1.0, published by the Florida Green
Building Coalition, Inc.
Policy D.4.2.4 The City shall continue to replace light-duty vehicles in need of
replacement with hybrids, alternative fuel vehicles, or the most fuel -
efficient and least-polluting vehicles available for specific functions
whenever coast and reliability are similar to traditional vehicles.
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Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
E. RECREATION AND
OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
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Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
E. Recreation and Open Space Element
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
All provision for management of lands for Recreation and Open Space within the City of
Atlantic Beach shall be in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Goal E.1
The City shall maintain sufficient parks, recreation facilities and open space so as
to provide the citizens with a wide variety of leisure time activities in order that the
City continues to be a healthy, desirable and attractive community in which to live.
Objective E.1.1
Adequate Recreation Facilities
The City shall inventory at least once every five years, public and private recreation
resources to identify service inadequacies and opportunities for sharing of
facilities and programs so as to provide safe, convenient access for all residents to
beaches, parks and other recreation facilities in accordance with Level of Service
standards set forth within this Plan amendment.
Policy E.1.1.1 If determined to be necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service
standards as set forth herein, the City may utilize a system of user fees
to support the development recreation programs and the maintenance of
facilities.
Policy E.1.1.2 The City shall continue to encourage volunteerism and participant
involvement in planning and operating of recreation programs so as to
supplement available City resources.
Policy E.1.1.3 The City shall continue to encourage equitable inter-community sharing
of recreation and open space facilities.
Policy E.1.1.4 The City shall continue to support efforts of other government agencies
and shall offer cooperation to achieve level of service standards for
regional recreation and open space facilities as set forth within this Plan
amendment.
Policy E.1.1.5 The City shall maintain the existing recreation facilities, as identified
within Table E-2, or similar facilities so as to continue to meet or exceed
the Level of Service standards as set forth within this Plan amendment.
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.
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Policy E.1.1.7 The City shall maintain all existing accessible beach accesses, and shall
seek opportunities, where feasible, to provide additional access to all
natural and constructed recreation and park facilities. New facilities shall
be developed and constructed in compliance with applicable provisions
of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for
Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).
Policy E.1.1.8 The City shall continue to allow parking along public rights -of-way for the
purpose of providing parking for beach access, provided such parking
does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular safety and does not
excessively result in damage to public or private property.
Policy E.1.1.9 The City shall not permit parks and designated open space to be
diverted to any other use unless mitigated by equal replacement in size
and quality of the resource.
Policy E.1.1.10 As of the date of this Plan amendment, the City has exceeded the
adopted Level of Service standards for recreation facilities and open
space areas. The adopted Level of Service standards, as set forth
within Table E-1, shall be maintained as minimum standards.
Table E-1
Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2010-2020
TYPE OF FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
Playground (with equipment) 1 playground per 2,500 population
Baseball or Softball Field 1 field per 2,500 population
Soccer or Football Field 1 field per 5,000 population
Basketball Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Tennis Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Running/Hiking Trail 1 trail per 10,000 population
Community Center 1 center per I0,000 population
Beach Accesses 1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space 5 acres per 1,000 population
Golf Course* (public or private) 1 18-hole course per 25,000 population
Regional Park/Open Space* 5 acres per 1,000 population
*Regional facilities are defined as those, which may not be located within the City of Atlantic Beach,
but are in such close proximity so as to directly serve the daily recreational needs of the residents
of the City of Atlantic Beach, such as Kathryn Abby Hanna Park and area golf courses.
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Table E-2
Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 2010
FACILITY 2005
INVENTORY
2010
EXISTING
Playground 5 7
Baseball or Softball Field 5 4
Soccer or Football Field 3 4
Basketball Court 5 5 full courts & 4 half courts
Racquetball/ Handball Court 2 2
Volleyball Court 2 0
Tennis Courts 5 9
Trails 1
5 plus 9300 linear feet of
8-foot multi-use paths)
Community Center 1
3
Beach Accesses 21 21
Passive Park and Open Space 412+ acres
(includes River Branch
Preserve, Dutton Island
Preserve and Tideviews
Preserve.
Regional Park and Open Space 450 acres Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
adjacent to City
Skate Park 0 1
Objective E.1.2
Diversity of Recreation Facilities and Activities
The City shall continue to provide varied and diverse recreation activities to the
community, and shall coordinate with public agencies, private organizations and
individuals, as well as adjacent local governments to supplement efforts and
resources of the City.
Policy E.1.2.1 The City shall seek participation from appropriate private recreation
program providers in order to enhance the quality and diversity of
recreational services and to improve the cost effectiveness of such
services.
Policy E.1.2.2 The City shall maintain, within its Land Development Regulations,
provisions that require open space and recreation within new
development.
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Policy E.1.2.3 The City shall continue to implement and construct its bicycle and
pedestrian pathway system, with priority given to locations that provide
links between neighborhoods, schools, parks and the beach and
adjacent beach communities. W here sufficient right-of-way or land area
exists, wider six(6) or eight(8) foot widths shall be the recommended
standard to accommodate for the safety of multi-modal activities. The
City shall also advocate the addition of bike lanes to State and County
Roads.
Policy E.1.2.4 The City shall support the development of skateboard facilities so as to
provide safe locations for skateboarding and to discourage this activity in
locations that are dangerous or where damage to public property may
result.
Policy E.1.2.5 The City shall maintain Tideviews Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and
River Branch Preserve as passive and natural recreation areas.
Facilities shall be limited to those that support fishing, canoeing and
kayaking, biking, hiking and exercise trails, picnicking and camping
areas and other similar activities. Other public spaces and designated
parks, may be reserved as passive areas, or may be developed as
active parks as determined necessary to maintain Level of Service
standards and as appropriate to the location and size of the area.
Policy E.1.2.6 Public parks, other than those cited within the preceding Policy, shall be
considered as active parks to be used for athletics or specialized
recreation activities, as appropriate to the location of each park. Typical
facilities include baseball fields, softball fields, football fields, soccer
fields, rest rooms, parking, recreation building, basketball courts,
skateboard facilities, tennis courts and walking trails.
Policy E.1.2.7 The City shall continue to provide funding for maintenance, staffing and
development of programs, particularly those programs that serve low
and moderate-income populations and the elderly, at the Donner Park
Community Center and the Jordan Park Community Center.
Policy E.1.2.8 The City shall protect its beach as a recreational resource and shall
rigorously seek funding for future beach renourishment projects.
Objective E.1.3
Provision of Recreation and Open Space
by Private Development
The City shall ensure that recreation facilities and open space areas are provided in
conjunction with development review and permitting so as to maintain or exceed
the level of service standards set forth within this Plan amendment and prior to the
impacts of such development.
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Policy E.1.3.1 The City shall maintain requirements for the provision of recreation and
open space as a condition of development approval and shall also limit
impervious surface area and land coverage by structures and shall
enforce building setbacks in accordance with the Land Development
Regulations.
Policy E.1.3.2 The City shall require all new residential developments containing five
(5) dwelling units or more to provide internal sidewalks or multi-use
paths, and such sidewalks or pathways shall link to other facilities and
public spaces where possible. Where sufficient right-of-way exists or
can be designed, sidewalks and pathways shall be constructed at a
minimum width of six (6) feet.
Policy E.1.3.3 The adopted Level of Service standards shall be maintained as a
minimum standard and funding for continued management of these
facilities shall be considered during the annual budget review process.
Policy E.1.3.4 Acquisition of recreation sites and open space areas by the City shall be
prioritized in accordance with expressed desires of the community and in
response to availability of grant funds and other incentive programs.
Policy E.1.3.5 Private development shall not, by any means, restrict or prohibit acc ess
or use by the public of any public recreational resource including the
beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, creeks, streams, marsh and wetland
areas.
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2010 EAR Based Amendment F-1 Housing Element GOPS
Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
F. HOUSING ELEMENT
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Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
F. Housing Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
The City of Atlantic Beach shall encourage and support the provision of housing for all
residents of the City in accordance with the following Goals, Objectives and Policies.
Goal F.1
The City of Atlantic Beach shall provide opportunities for decent, safe and sanitary
housing in suitable neighborhoods at affordable costs to meet the needs of the
present and future residents of the City as well as ensure the stability and integrity
of sound residential neighborhoods.
Objective F.1.1
Housing for Very Low, Low and Moderate Income Residents
Equal opportunity shall be provided to meet the housing needs of all existing and
future residents of the City of Atlantic Beach, including housing for very low, low
and moderate-income families.
Policy F.1.1.1 The City shall support the efforts of the City of Jacksonville Housing
Commission and assist with efforts to determine needs and develop
sites and programs on a region-wide basis for housing for very low, low
and moderate-income persons.
Policy F.1.1.2 The City shall pursue Federal, state and local sources and joint public -
private partnerships to provide funding sources targeted for very low, low
and moderate-income housing.
Policy F.1.1.3 The City shall promote the use of alternative zoning techniques and
mechanisms to provide a mix of housing types within residential
neighborhoods.
Policy F.1.1.4 Pursuant to 9J-5.010 (3)(c)10, FAC, the City may enter into an interlocal
agreement with the City of Jacksonville (Duval County) for the provision
of affordable housing for very low, low and moderate-income residents
and special needs households to prevent the need to increase
residential densities within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) in
order to provide affordable housing to serve the City.
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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Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
Policy F.1.1.6 The City shall consider private and public partnerships, particularly as
may be necessary and appropriate, to address the City’s affordable
housing needs in response to:
(a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for affordable
housing is not economically feasible due to exceptionally high
property values related to the City’s coastal location.
(b) Meeting the needs for affordable housing is not feasible due to
limitations of residential density within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Objective F.1.2
Navy Housing Needs
The City shall assist developers in responding to the special housing needs of
Navy personnel.
Policy F.1.2.1 The City shall coordinate with the Navy Planning Officer to assess
potential future impacts resulting from growth of Naval Station Mayport
that may increase housing needs of the City.
Objective F.1.3
Group Homes and Foster Care Facilities
Sites for group homes and foster care facilities shall be available at suitable
locations to ensure that the needs of persons requiring such housing are met.
Policy F.1.3.1 The City shall allow the location of group homes and foster care facilities
in multi-family residential zoning districts in a manner, which is consistent
with the intent of such districts so as to ensure harmonious development
patterns and, at the same time, assure healthful, convenient, and
pleasant environments for residents of such housing.
Policy F.1.3.2 The City shall allow the placement of group homes in Planned Unit
Developments.
Objective F.1.4
Displacement of Housing and Businesses
Uniform and equitable treatment shall be provided by the City to persons and
businesses displaced by City activities and programs in accordance with Florida
Statutes and Federal law, and comparable relocation housing shall be provided as
required to comply with such laws and to meet demonstrated needs.
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Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09
Policy F.1.4.1 The City shall discourage redevelopment and demolition practices that
significantly reduce existing housing stock in older neighborhoods and
that result in the displacement of very low, low and moderate-income
residents or special needs households.
Policy F.1.4.2 The City shall monitor all redevelopment and demolition activity to
ensure that comparable relocation housing is available in accordance
with federal regulations, regardless of whether federal monies are
involved in the activity.
Goal F.2
The City shall encourage the preservation and protection of housing of historic
significance as well as other components of the existing housing inventory.
Objective F.2.1
Historically Significant Housing
The City shall encourage the preservation and protection of historically significant
housing, which has been identified within The Historic, Architectural Resources Survey of
the Beaches Area and shall promote the use of such housing for continued residential
use.
Policy F.2.1.1 The City shall discourage development actions that have the potential to
destroy or irretrievably damage the City’s historic and architectural
resources.
Policy F.2.1.2 The City shall coordinate with the Department of State’s Division of
Historical Resources to further the identification and preservation of
historically significant sites or structures, and if appropriate, nominate
such sites or structures to the National Register of Historic Places.
Policy F.2.1.3 The City shall encourage the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of
historically significant housing.
Objective F.2.2
Existing Housing Stock
The City shall undertake housing conservation and rehabilitation of existing
housing stock, but shall also require demolition when rehabilitation is not possible
or economically feasible, particularly within areas of the City where there exists a
significant concentration of substandard housing that contributes to negative
neighborhood or environmental conditions.
Policy F.2.2.1 The City shall continue to enforce Florida Building Codes, the
International Property Maintenance Code, and other local ordinances
and State laws to ensure adequate maintenance of residential properties
and neighborhood environments.
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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 pr ograms as
needed to maintain and upgrade the quality of existing neighborhoods.
Policy F.2.2.3 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers
to increase private reinvestment, which shall upgrade and enhance the
structural quality and aesthetic conditions of existing housing and
existing neighborhoods.
Policy F.2.2.4 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its Land Development
Regulations, Florida Building Codes and other applicable laws as a
means of deterring the deterioration of existing housing stock.
Policy F.2.2.5 The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new
development of housing units within the Section H (Marsh Oaks) area.
Policy F.2.2.6 The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new
development of single-family housing units within SeaSpray and Royal
Palms and shall implement strategies to maintain stable levels of home
ownership.
Policy F.2.2.7 The City shall continue to pursue available funding sources, such as the
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds, to
upgrade housing conditions and infrastructure within the City’s
designated CDBG target area.
Policy F.2.2.8 The City shall support the efforts of community based organizations and
neighborhood improvement initiatives, which will contribute to the
stabilization, conservation, enhancement and improvement of existing
housing, structures and other physical facilities within neighb orhoods.
Objective F.2.3
Energy Efficient Housing
The City shall encourage building and construction strategies, methods and
practices that promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy
resources in the construction of new homes and rehabilitation of existing housing
structures.
Policy F.2.3.1 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers
to use currently acceptable green housing specifications for rehabilitation
of existing housing structures and will provide a resource for best green
building practices.
Policy F.2.3.2 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers
to use currently acceptable green housing specifications for construction
of new homes as made available from U.S. Green Building Council.
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Policy F.2.3.3 The City shall promote opportunities to integrate housing, including
affordable and workforce housing, with infill development to create
mixed-use neighborhoods to increase energy efficiency through efficient
land use patterns.
Policy F.2.3.4 The City shall continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design
and construction standards as these become adopted as part of the
State Building Codes. The City shall also promote commercial and
residential standards that are promulgated from time to time by the
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
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G-1 2010 EAR Based Am endment
Adopted March 22, 2010
Intergovernm ental Coordination Elem ent GOPS
by Ordinance Num ber 31-10-09
G. INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDIN ATION ELEMENT
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Intergovernm ental Coordination Elem ent GOPS
by Ordinance Num ber 31-10-09
G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Goal G.1
The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions, other public and
governmental agencies to ensure: 1) the equitable and reasonable sharing of
authority, responsibility and resources in the provision of services, education and
housing, 2) the provision for effective development review and permitting, and 3) the
effective representation on behalf of the City in decisions related to future growth
management, planning and funding resources.
Objecti ve G.1.1
Maintaining Consistenc y w ith
Comprehensive Plans and Interlocal Agreements
As a means of achieving effective intergovernmental coordination and consistency in
planning for the future of the City and the surrounding region, copies of proposed
amendments to the adopted Comprehensive Plan shall be provided to adjacent local
governments and government agencies, which provide services within the City, but
w hich may not have regulatory authority w ithin the City.
Polic y G.1.1.1 The City shall forward copies of proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments to adjacent local governments, the Duval County School
Board, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, the St. Johns River
Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida
Department of Community Affairs, any special service districts as required
in Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes for comment prior to legislative
adoption in order that the impacts of development as proposed in the Plan
amendment are coordinated with development throughout the region and
the State.
Polic y G.1.1.2 The City shall continue to coordinate with the City of Neptune Beach , the
City of Jacksonville Beach and the City of Jacksonville related to utility and
infrastructure issues.
Polic y G.1.1.3 The City shall continue to monitor and ensure consistency with the
provisions as set forth in the Interlocal Coordination Agreement between
the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville related to shared
infrastructure and utility services and annexation in accordance with the
detailed and specific provisions as set forth within the restated 1995
Interlocal Agreement.
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Intergovernm ental Coordination Elem ent GOPS
by Ordinance Num ber 31-10-09
Polic y G.1.1.4 The City shall continue to coordinate with the Cities of Jacksonville,
Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach for the purpose of developing
coordinated land use planning and unified development policies.
Polic y G.1.1.5 The City shall enter into and maintain Interlocal Agreements as necessary
to provide efficient and effective services.
Polic y G.1.1.6 The City shall continue coordination with the following entities and agencies
f or the purposes as indicated:
(a) Other local governments and agencies within the Duval County
Evacuation Network, including the Emergency Preparedness Division
of the Duval County Fire and Rescue Department and the Florida
Department of Transportation for the purpose of improving hurricane
evacuation routes and reducing evacuation time.
(b) The State of Florida, Duval County, other local governments and the
Naval Station Mayport for the purpose of post-disaster redevelopment
planning, land use and transportation planning, resource conservation
(including potable water), provision of shared recreation facilities and
coastal and beach access facility development.
(c) The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization related to
transportation improvements needed to maintain or exceed adopted
Level of Service standards.
(d) The St. Johns River W ater Management District and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection related to coordination of land
use and water supply planning, verification of adequate water supply
to meet demands through the planning period and development review
a nd permitting responsibilities and procedures.
(e) The Duval County Health Department related to the coordination of
proper education and procedures to improve and maintain a healthy
environment within the City.
(f) The law enforcement agencies of surrounding local governments, as
well as State and Federal law enforcement agencies to achieve
compatibility of communication equipment and coordination of services.
(g) The Jacksonville Transportation Authority to support the development of
transportation routes to serve Naval Station Mayport and surrounding
beach communities.
(h) The Duval County Environmental Quality Division to ensure provision for
timely planning and development of solid waste and storm debris
disposal facilities to effectively serve the needs of all communities within
the County.
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Adopted March 22, 2010
Intergovernm ental Coordination Elem ent GOPS
by Ordinance Num ber 31-10-09
(i) The DCPS and the Duval County School Board to ensure that population
projections and proposed educational facility site plans and off-site
impacts are consistent with the 2010 -2020 Comprehensive Plan, as set
f orth in the Public Schools Facilities Element of this Plan, the Land
Development Regulations and in support of following Policy G.1.4.4.
Polic y G.1.1.7 The City shall continue its involvement in the North Florida Transportation
Planning Organization and shall maintain representation on the Technical
Coordinating Committee as appropriate and necessary.
Polic y G.1.1.8 The City shall in coordination with the Northeast Florida Regional Council
utilize the dispute resolution process established by Section 186.509,
Florida Statutes to reconcile differences on planning and growth
management issues between local governments, regional agencies, and
private interests.
Policy G.1.1.9 The City shall coordinate with the City of Jacksonville for the provision of
services of the portion of the Atlantic Beach Country Club Special Planned
Area (REZ-13-00100057) that is located in the City of Jacksonville and is the
subject of an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement between the City of
Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville, which was signed by both parties
on May 11, 2015. The subject property is to be annexed into the City of Atlantic
Beach as compliant with all applicable Florida Statutes.
Objecti ve G.1.2
Coordination of the Management and
Protection of Natural Resources
The City shall continue to coordinate with all adjacent local governments and relevant
agencies in implementing protection of the beach and shoreline and in protecting the
potable w ater suppl y from saltw ater intrusion.
Polic y G.1.2.1 The City shall coordinate with all jurisdictional agencies and adjacent
local governments in developing and implementing programs aimed at
effective management of the beaches and shorelines as well as other cross-
jurisdictional water bodies.
Polic y G.1.2.2 The City shall coordinate with Duval County and the Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) to strongly advocate a continuing program of beach re-
nourishment.
Polic y G.1.2.3 The City shall coordinate with the St. Johns River Water Management
District to identify potential areas where saltwater intrusion may degrade
potable water resources.
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Objecti ve G.1.3
Coordination of Levels of Service for Public Facilities
The City shall coordinate planning and land development activities w ith 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.
Polic y G.1.3.1 The City shall advise adjacent local governments of proposed development
and re-development activities, which might reasonably be foreseen to
reduce facility service standards and shall review such projects from the
standpoint of conformity with the Comprehensive Plan of adjacent local
governments, particularly near jurisdictional boundary lines.
Polic y G.1.3.2 The City shall coordinate with affected jurisdictions and agencies, including
FDOT, regarding mitigation to impacted transportation facilities not under
the jurisdiction of the City. Interlocal Agreements with other jurisdictions
may be utilized for this purpose.
Polic y G.1.3.3 In order to reflect the shared responsibilities for managing development and
concurrency, the City may enter into agreement with one or more adjacent
local governments in order to address cross-jurisdictional impacts of
development on regional transportation facilities.
Objecti ve G.1.4
Coordination w ith the Duval County School Board
In accordance w ith the adopted Interlocal Agreement for, Public School Facilities
Planning, as may be amended pursuant to Chapter 163.31777, Florida Statutes, the
City shall consult with the Duval County School Board and Duval County Public
Schools (DCPS) prior to implementing projects or plans that might impact the use of
school facilities related to shared facilities, access, surro unding environment, housing
patterns, alteration of public services and general development policies of the City.
Polic y G.1.4.1 The City shall notify the Duval County Public Schools of projects or
plans under consideration, which might affect the operation of school
facilities at least thirty (30) days prior to taking formal action thereon.
Polic y G.1.4.2 The City shall request that the Duval County Public Schools advise the
City of proposed alteration, construction, or other plans under consideration
so that the City may be advised and provided an opportunity to discuss the
potential effects of such action upon the City.
Polic y G.1.4.3 The City shall maintain, as a non-voting representative to be appointed by
the Duval County School Board, a seat on its Local Planning Agency (LPA),
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who shall be noticed, provided an agenda, and invited to attend LPA
meetings and provide comments related to land use amendments and
rezoning proposals that may affect student enrollment projections or
school facilities.
Polic y G.1.4.4 The City shall participate in joint planning processes and procedures for the
coordination of public education facilities intended to facilitate coordination of
DCPS plans with the plans of the City. On an ongoing basis, the City in
cooperation with the DCPS and the other Duval County local
governments, shall review existing mechanisms, each City’s comprehensive
plan, the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facilities Planning and
other City and DCPS programs and their effects on the plans developed for
providing public schools .
Objecti ve G.1.5
Affordable Housing
The City ma y enter into Interlocal Agreements w ith adjacent municipalities in order to
facilitate coordination in addressing affordable housing needs.
Polic y G.1.5.1 The City shall enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent governments,
as determined to be necessary and appropriate, to address the City’s very
low, low and moderate-income affordable housing needs in response to:
(a) Market driven limitations, where meeting the needs for very low, low and
moderate income affordable housing is not economically feasible
due to exceptionally high property values related to the City’s coastal
location, or
(b) W here meeting affordable housing needs for very low, low and
moderate income residents is not feasible due to limitations of residential
density within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
(c) The City shall continue to coordinate with the Navy and the City of
Jacksonville to implement strategies that support reinvestment and
revitalization of older neighborhoods along the Mayport Road Corridor
that provide low and moderate income housing and which serve to assist
housing needs of Naval Station Mayport personnel.
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H. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT
Note: The Capital Improvements Element has been reviewed as
part of the this EAR-based amendment process and no changes to
the goals, objectives and policies or the Schedule of Capital
Improvements are needed or included with this EAR-based
amendment.
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H. Capital Improvements Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Terms used within this element shall be as set forth within Section 163.3164, Florida
Statutes and Rule 9J-5.003 of the Florida Administrative Code or as defined by applicable
City of Atlantic Beach ordinances.
Goal H.1
The City shall provide public facilities, which are sufficient to enable the City to: 1)
accommodate the needs of present and future populations in a timely and cost -
effective manner; 2) maximize the use of existing facilities; and 3) maintain or
enhance the City's services, physical environment and fiscal integrity.
Objective H.1.1
Capital Improvements Planning
Capital projects needed to support development shall be evaluated annually, and when
financially feasible, shall become part of the five (5) year Schedule of Capital
Improvements of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as set forth within Table H -6 and
consistent with the annual adopted budget for the City. Such updates to the CIP shall be
included in the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan as part of the annual review and
amendment to this Capital Improvements Element.
Policy H.1.1.1 Capital improvements, which are determined to be necessary to
implement the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Comprehensive Plan
shall be given priority by the City. All capital improvements having a cost
of $20,000 or more shall be included in the City's annual capital
improvements budget along with an identified funding source.
Policy H.1.1.2 The City Manager, or designee, shall have the responsibility of preparing
for consideration by the City Commission a capital improvements budget
and Capital Improvements Element update (when required) after
evaluating the population growth within the City, the condition of City
facilities, and the provisions of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy H.1.1.3 The City shall be guided by the following criteria in identifying and
prioritizing capital improvements both in the provision of new facilities and
replacement or renewal of existing facilities:
(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.1.1.4 The City supports coordination of capital improvement planning by all
levels of government as a means of providing services in an orderly,
economical, and efficient manner.
Policy H.1.1.5 This Capital Improvements Element shall be reviewed annually and
updated as necessary to reflect revisions to the Capital Improvements
Program in accordance with the annual adopted budget, including any
proportionate fair-share contributions.
Policy H.1.1.6 The City shall ensure the financial feasibility of all capital improvements
included within the adopted Capital Improvements Element.
Objective H.1.2
Concurrency and Level of Service Standards
The City shall coordinate land use decisions and the issuance of development permits with
the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program so as to ensure that the Level of
Service (LOS) standards, as set forth within this Plan element, are fully met in accordance
with Florida St atutes, and other applicable rules and regulations. A Concurrency
Management System (CMS) shall be maintained that is consistent with and supports the
Capital Improvements Program, and which is financially feasible to provide necessary
facilities to maintain adopted Level of Service standards and to serve new development
during the five-year Capital Improvement Program planning period. The Concurrency
Management System shall ensure that public facilities and services are available
concurrent with the impacts of new development.
Policy H.1.2.1 The City through its Concurrency Management System shall ensure that
Level of Service (LOS) Standards for sanitary sewer, solid waste,
drainage, potable water, parks and recreation, schools, and transportation
facilities, including mass transit where applicable, are maintained.
Policy H.1.2.2 Development permits, including permits issued for single-family and two-
family residential development upon existing Lots of Record, and those
issued solely for alteration, remodeling, reconstruction, or restoration of
residential units provided that such permits do not authorize an increase
in the number of dwelling units; and for non -residential uses, those
permits that do not authorize an increase in the square feet of the
development shall be deemed no impact projects and shall not require a
Concurrency Certificate. It shall be the Applicant’s responsibility to
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demonstrate and certify this provision in accordance with concurrency
review procedures.
Policy H.1.2.3 Applications for development permits for projects, which are deemed to
have no impact upon public facilities and services, as defined by
preceding Policy H.1.2.2, or to have a de minimus impact as defined by
State law, or which have acquired statutory or common law vested rights,
shall not require a Concurrency Certificate. It shall be the Applicant’s
responsibility to demonstrate and certify this provision in accordance with
concurrency review procedures.
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Policy H.1.2.5 Development permits issued by the City, other than those as addressed
by Policies H.1.2.2 and H.1.2.3, shall be accompanied by an approved
Concurrency Certificate for that specific project, certifying that the
proposed project has passed mandated concurrency tests. Capacity for
all local development permits holding approved Concurrency Certificates
shall be reserved in the effected public facilities for the life of the
approved development permit but shall be released upon expiration of
such development permit.
Policy H.1.2.6 The City shall implement a concurrency tracking and monitoring system,
which shall:
(a) Analyze the impacts of a proposed development in relation to the
available capacity and Level of Service requirements contained within
this Capital Improvements Element; and
(b) Create an annual report that summarizes the available capacity of
public facilities and forecasts the future available capacity based upon
best available data.
Note: Terms and abbreviations used within following policies H.1.2.7 through H.1.2.12
shall have the same meaning as defined within th e Public Schools Facilities Element of
this Plan.
Policy H.1.2.7 The City shall ensure that future needs are addressed consistent with the
adopted level of service standards for public schools to ensure that the
capacity of schools is sufficient to support residential development
order approvals at the adopted level of service (LOS) standards.
Policy H.1.2.8 The LOS standards shall be applied consistently by the City and by DCPS
district-wide to all schools of the same type.
Policy H.1.2.9 The uniform LOS standards for all public schools including magnets and
all instructional facility types, shall be 105% of the permanent Florida
Inventory of School House (FISH) capacity, plus portables, based on the
utilization rate as established by the State Requirements for Educational
Facilities (SREF).
(a) The designated middle schools within CSA 5 shall be identified as
backlogged facilities and an interim level of standard within CSA 5
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shall be 115% until January 1, 2018, after which the uniform LOS
standard shall apply.
(b) The implementation of long term concurrency management shall be
monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented
improvements and strategies toward improving the level of service
standards for middle schools in CSA 5 over the 10-year period.
(c) The City shall adopt the DCPS Long Range Capital Improvements
Plan as the 10-year long-term schedule of improvements for the
purpose of correcting existing deficiencies and setting priorities for
addressing backlogged facilities within CSA 5. The long-term
schedule includes capital improvements and revenues sufficient to
meet the anticipated demands for backlogged facilities within the 10-
year period. The long-term schedule improves interim level of
service standards for backlogged facilities and ensures uniform LOS,
as established in the preceding policies are achieved by 2018. The
long-term schedule will be updated by December 1st of each year, in
conjunction with the annual update to the DCPS Five-Year Capital
Facilities Plan and the City’s Capital Improvements Element.
(d) The City’s strategy in coordination with DCPS for correcting existing
deficiencies and addressing future needs includes:
a. implementation of a financially feasible Five-Year Capital Facilities
Plan to ensure level of service standards are achieved and
maintained;
b. implementation of interim level of service standards within
designated concurrency service areas with identified
backlogged facilities in conjunction with a long-term (10-year)
schedule of improvements to correct deficiencies and improve
level of service standards to the district-wide standards;
c. identification of adequate sites for funded and planned schools; and
d. the expansion of revenues for school construction.
Policy H.1.2.10 The City hereby adopts by reference as part of this Element the 2008-
2009 Five Year District Facilities Work Program, and the Long Range
Capital Improvements Plan as the 10-year long-term schedule of
improvements program as adopted by the Duval County School District,
which sets forth a financially feasible public school capital facilities
program that demonstrates the adopted level-of-service standards will be
achieved and maintained and maintained by the end of the 5-year and
the10-year planning periods.
Policy H.1.2.11 By December of each year, the City, shall adopt the updated DCPS Five
Year District Facilities Work Program and the Long Range Capital
Improvements Plan as the 10-year long-term schedule of improvements
program to the extent that it relates to school capacity
to ensure maintenance of a financially feasible capital
improvements program and to ensure level of service standards will
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continue to be achieved and maintained pursuant to Policy H.1.2.10 of
this Element.
Policy H.1.2.12 If there is a consensus to amend the LOS, it shall be accomplished by
the execution of an amendment to this Interlocal Agreement by all
Cities and DCPS and the adoption of amendments to each local
government’s Comprehensive Plan, following an advisory review by the
ILA Team and the Joint Planning Committee. The amended LOS shall
not be effective until all plan amendments are effective and the
amended Interlocal Agreement is fully executed. No level of ser vice
shall be amended without showing that the LOS is financially feasible.
Policy H.1.2.13 In addition to the LOS for school concurrency established by the Duval
County School Board, the following Level of Service standards are
adopted as the basis for the City's issuance of development permits.
Table H-1
Park, Recreation and Open Space Level of Service (LOS) Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
TYPE OF FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
Playground (with equipment) 1 playground per 2,500 population
Baseball or Softball Field 1 field per 2,500 population
Soccer or Football Field 1 field per 5,000 population
Basketball Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Volleyball Court 1 court per 5,000 population
Tennis Court 1 court per 2,500 population
Jogging/Exercise Trail 1 trail per 10,000 population
Community Center 1 center per I0,000 population
Beach Accesses 1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space 5 acres per 1,000 population
Golf Course* (public or private) 1 18-hole course per 25,000 population
Regional Park/Open Space* 5 acres per 1,000 population
*Regional facilities are defined as those, which may not be located within the City of Atlantic Beach,
but are in such close proximity so as to directly serve the daily recreational needs of the residents
of the City of Atlantic Beach, such as Kathryn Abby Hanna Park and area golf courses.
Policy H.1.2.14 The City shall not issue a development permit unless provision to
maintain or exceed the above standards for Park, Recreation and Open
Space Levels of Service is met or committed as set forth in following
Policy H.1.2.9.
Policy H.1.2.15 A development permit may be issued, if determined to be appropriate by
the City, subject to the condition that, at the time of issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy or its functional equivalent, the acreage for the
necessary park, recreation or open space facilities are dedicated or
acquired by the local government, or funds in the amount of the
eveloper’s fair share are committed in accordance with the following and:
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(a) The park, recreation or open space facilities are in place or under
actual construction not more than one year after issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy or its functional equivalent as provided in the
adopted local government 5-year Schedule of Capital Improvements;
or
(b) At the time the development permit is issued, the necessary park,
recreation or open space facilities are mandated through a binding
executed agreement which requires the necessary facilities to be in
place or under actual construction not more than one year after
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional equivalent; or
(c) At the time the development permit is issued, the necessary park,
recreation or open space facilities are guaranteed in an enforceable
development agreement, pursuant to Section 163.3220, F.S., or an
agreement or development permit issued pursuant to Chapter 380,
F.S., to be in place or under actual construction not more than one
year after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional
equivalent. [Section 163.3180(2)(b), F.S.]
Table H-2
Sanitary Sewer Level of Service (LOS) Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
Type of Service LOS Standard
Average sewage 105 gpcd for COAB system
105 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
Peak flow design capacity 234 gpcd for COAB system
164 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
Policy H.1.2.16 At the time of issuance of a development permit, there shall be in place
an enforceable development agreement that ensures, prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or its func tional equivalent, the
necessary facilities and services for sanitary sewer will be available.
Table H-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 105gpcd for entire COAB system
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Policy H.1.2.17 At the time of issuance of a development permit, there shall be in place
an enforceable development agreement that ensures, prior to issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional equivalent, the necessary
facilities and services for solid waste and potable water will be available.
Table H-4
Drainage Level of Service (LOS) Standards
City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-2015
Surface Water Quality: Applicable local and State regulations shall pertain to
maintaining water quality, natural hydroperiods and flows. Ambient water quality
standards shall be maintained. Minimum criteria for surface water quality shall
meet the standards of F.A.C. 62-302.
Wetland Stormwater Discharge: Permits for Wetland stormwater discharge
shall meet F.A.C. 40C- 42.0265.
Stormwater Discharge Facilities: Permits for construction of new stormwater
discharge facilities shall meet F.A.C. 40C-42.022.
Closed conduits: 5-year frequency, 24-hour duration; IDF curve Zone 5, FDOT
Drainage Manual, 2003.
Open channels: 10-year frequency, 24 hour duration; IDF curve Zone 5, for
Roadside, Median, and Interceptor ditches or swales and 25-year storm for Outfall
ditches, FDOT Drainage Manual, 2003.
Level of Service: Shall meet FDEP Stormwater Drainage Rule 40C-42.025 and
40C-42.026 regarding retention of stormwater runoff.
Policy H.1.2.18 At the time of issuance of a development permit, there shall be i n place
an enforceable development agreement that ensures, prior to issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional equivalent, that the necessary
facilities and services for drainage and stormwater treatment, the
protection of natural hydrologic functions, particularly tidal marsh systems
will be in place.
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Table H-5
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
Backlogged Facilities (if applicable)
Freeways Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Principal Arterial Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Minor Arterial Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Collector Street Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Local Streets Maintain and improve existing LOS and travel speed
Policy H.1.2.19 A development permit may be issued if determined to be appropriate by
the City, subject to the condition that the necessary transportation
facilities are scheduled to be in place or under actual construction not
more than three (3) years after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or
its functional equivalent as provided in the adopted local government five -
year Schedule of Capital Improvements. The Schedule of Capital
Improvements may recognize and include transportation projects
included in the first three years of the applicable, adopted Florida
Department of Transportation five-year work program.
Policy H.1.2.20 An estimated date of commencement of actual construction and the
estimated date of project completion for transportation improvements
necessary to satisfy concurrency shall be included in the Capital
Improvements Program for the City.
Policy H.1.2.21 A Comprehensive Plan amendment is required to eliminate, defer, or
delay construction of transportation improvements which are needed to
maintain the adopted Transportation Level of Service standard, and
which are listed in the five (5) year Schedule of Capital Improvements
[Section 163.3177.3.(b)1, F.S.] , unless:
(a) At the time a development permit is issued, the necessary
transportation facilities are contained within a binding executed
agreement that mandates the necessary transportation facilities will
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be in place or under actual construction within three (3) years after the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or its functional equivalent; or
(b) At the time a development permit is issued, the necessary
transportation facilities are guaranteed in an enforceable development
agreement, pursuant to Section 163.3220, F.S., or an agreement or
development permit issued pursuant to Chapter 380, F.S., to be in
place or under actual construction within three (3) years after
issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent.
[Section 163.3180(2)(c), F.S.]
Policy H.1.2.22 The City shall incorporate into its Land Development Regulations a
Proportionate Fair-Share Program for transportation concurrency.
Policy H.1.2.23 The City shall maintain records on de minimis impacts for transportation
concurrency to ensure that traffic volume remains under the 110% criteria
pursuant to requirements of the Department of Community Affairs, and
this documentation shall be provided to DCA annually.
Policy H.1.2.24 The City shall establish and implement a process for assessing,
receiving, and applying a fair-share of the cost of providing transportation
facilities necessary to serve a proposed new development.
Transportation facilities or improvements necessary to maintain adopted
LOS standards shall be included in a financially feasible five (5) year
Schedule of Capital Improvements that shall be adopted pursuant to Rule
9J-5.016, F.A.C. Any fair-share assessment shall have a reasonable
relationship to the transportation impact that is projected to be generated
by the proposed new development.
Objective H.1.3
Public Expenditures within the Coastal High Hazard Area
The City shall not make public expenditures that subsidize land development within
the Coastal High Hazard Area other than improvements as required to implement
the Objectives and Policies identified within the Coastal Management Element and
the Infrastructure Element.
Policy H.1.3.1 The City shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies to ensure
improvements as appropriate and necessary to protect and re -nourish
dunes and beach areas, and to maintain or replace public facilities and
provide improved recreational opportunities.
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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 capital improvement needs, which are associated
with continued development and redevelopment of the City.
Policy H.1.4.1 The City’s annual adopted budget, which identifies General Fund and
other revenue sources and all fund expenditures, and all governmental
debt obligations, (as set forth within the Debt Service Fund) is hereby
identified as supporting data and analysis for this Capital Improvements
Element. The annual budget shall continue to contain a Capital
Improvement Program with a Schedule of Capital Improvements,
adequate to, at a minimum, maintain the adopted Levels of Service as set
forth within this Plan element.
Policy H.1.4.2 The City's annual budgeting process shall reflect immediate as well as
long-term implications of capital project expenditures in terms of trends
and projections in the City's fiscal condition, expressed public attitudes,
Comprehensive Plan provisions, and consistency with th e plans of
regional service agencies, the St. Johns River Water Management
District, and other entities with whom coordination of facility planning is
appropriate. Criteria for evaluating capital project expenditures shall
include:
(a) the urgency of need based upon health, safety and welfare
considerations of the general public;
(b) the orderly scheduling to maximize funding availability; and
(c) opportunities for coordinating expenditures so as to improve efficiency
and effectiveness of public services.
Policy H.1.4.3 The annual budget process shall include a review of two years of actual
history, an estimate for the current year, the proposed year, then the final
approved budget for the following fiscal year. The adopted capital
expenditures budget shall be segregated both by program area and by
revenue fund type and shall identify existing and projected revenue
sources and funding mechanisms.
Policy H.1.4.4 The annual adopted budget shall continue to include a yearly Schedule of
Capital Outlay and also a Long Term Financial Plan, which shall be
evaluated, reviewed and adjusted during the budgeting process, as may
be necessary, to correct existing deficiencies, or to address emergency
needs.
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Policy H.1.4.5 The City shall review the Capital Improvements Element not less than
once annually, and funding for capital improvements shall be given
priority as set forth with Table H-6, Schedule of Capital Improvements,
2008-09 through 2013-14, or as priorities may be established during the
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Table H-6
Project Description 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total
Funding Source
1. Transportation Infrastructure
a. Resurfacing
$275,000 $275,000 $275,000 $300,000 $270,000 $300,000 $1,350,000 Gas Tax Fund
b. Sidewalks
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $300,000 Gas Tax Fund
c. Bike and multi-use paths
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $900,000 Half-cent Sales Tax
d. Stewart Street extension paving
$25,000 $25,000 General Fund
2. Stormwater Utility
a. Equipment and vehicle
replacement $245,000 $245,000 Enterprise Fund
c. Main Street (Stewart St. Levy
Road) $760,000 $760,000 Enterprise Fund
d. Begonia Street (W. 6th to
W. 9th Street) $240,000 $240,000 Enterprise Fund
e. Royal Palms Infrastructure
improvements $400,000 $2,810,000 $3,210,000 Enterprise Fund
3. Water Utility (per Schedule of Capital Outlay – approved 10-Year CIP and Water/Sewer Master Plan)
a. Replace 4” AC main with 6” AC
main on Sea Oats Drive
$250,000 $250,000 Enterprise Fund
b. Replace 2” and 4” AC mains on
Park Terrace East
$350,000 $350,000 Enterprise Fund
c. Replace 2” and 4” AC mains on
Park Terrace West
$250,000 $250,000 Enterprise Fund
d. Truck replacements
$20,000 $20,000 Enterprise Fund
Schedule of Capital Improvements, 2008-09 through 2013-14
H-13
Annual update to Capital Improvements Element H-14 Adopted May 11, 2009
by Ordinance 31-09-08
Table H-6 (continued)
Schedule of Capital Improvements, 2008-09 through 2013-2014
Project Description 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Funding
Source
4. Sewer Utility (per Schedule of Capital Outlay – approved 10-Year CIP and Water/Sewer Master Plan)
a. Rehab per 2006 Sewer
Master Plan update $350,000 $300,000 $830,000 $760,000 $760,000 $760,000 $3,460,000 Water/Sewer
Enterprise Fund
b. Upgrade Lift Station E
$500,000 $500,000 Loan
c. Upgrade Mimosa Cove
Lift Station
$200,000 $200,000 Loan
d. Genset Replacements at
Lift Stations
$40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $120,000 Water/Sewer
Enterprise Fund
e. Genset Replacements at
WWTP #1 $80,000 $80,000 Water/Sewer
Enterprise Fund
f. Replace backhoe $50,000 $50,000 Water/Sewer
Enterprise Fund
g. Truck, vehicle
replacements (sludge
trucks, front-end loaders,
etc.)
$94,000 $94,000 Water/Sewer
Enterprise Fund
h. TMDL modifications* to
WWTP #1
$1,100,000 $8,200,000 $9,300,000 Loan
i. Drain & curb construction
at WWTP #1 $30,000 $30,000 Water/Sewer
Enterprise Fund
j. Upgrade Master Lift
Stations and abandon
WWTP #2
j.
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 Water/Sewer
Enterprise Fund
*TMDL compliance costs based on engineering estimates.
Total
2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2010 EAR Based Amendment Public Schools Facilities Element
Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance 31 -10-09
I. PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES
ELEMENT
Comprehensive Plan Public Schools Facilities Element
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE & MUNICIPALITIES
SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROGRAM
(Where appropriate to the context, references herein to “the City”
shall mean the City of Atlantic Beach, whereas references to the Cities shall
mean all Duval County local governments or the City of Jacksonville
as expressed by the specific responsibility or reference. )
I. PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT 2
GOAL I.1: COORDINATE AND MAINTAIN HIGH QUAILITY EDUCUATION 2
OBJECTIVE I.1.1 COORDINATION AND CONSISTENCY 2
GOAL I.2: PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY SITING AND 3
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION
OBJECTIVE I.2.1 PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES AND AVIALABILITY 3
OBJECTIVE I.2.2 ENHANCE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DESIGN 6
OBJECTIVE I.2.3 COORDINATE LAND USE AND SCHOOL CAPACITY 7
GOAL I.3: IMPLEMENT SCHOOL CONCURRENCY 8
OBJECTIVE I.3.1 AMENDING ADOPTED LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS 8
OBJECTIVE I.3.2 SCHOOL CONCURRENCY SERVICE AREAS 9
OBJECTIVE I.3.3 PROCESS FOR SCHOOL CONCURRENCY IMPEMENTATION 9
OBJECTIVE I.3.4 PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATIONS 12
OBJECTIVE I.3.5 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING 14
DEFINITIONS 15
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 17
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS 18
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS 19
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS ANCILLARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES 20
PLANNED LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 21
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I. Public Schools Facilities Element
Goal I.1
COORDINATE AND MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION
The City shall collaborate and coordinate with the Duval County Public Schools (DCPS),
the City of Jacksonville and the other Duval County municipalities to ensure that the public
school system offers a high quality educational environment, provides accessibility for all
its students, and ensures adequate school capacity to accommodate existing and future
population.
Objective I. 1.1 Coordination and Consistency
The City shall establish coordination review procedures to ensure consistency of its
Comprehensive Plan with the plans of the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other
municipalities.
Policy I.1.1.1 It is the intent of this element that the policies included herein shall be applied to
the City, unless specifically noted or where clearly not applicable to the City of
Atlantic Beach.
Policy I.1.1.2 Staff shall meet in joint workshop sessions with staff from DCPS, the City of
Jacksonville and the other municipalities on an as needed basis, but at a
minimum of twice per year, to provide opportunities to discuss issues of mutual
concern.
Policy I.1.1.3 The City shall meet with the DCPS and the legislative bodies of the City of
Jacksonville and the other municipalities on an annual basis in a joint workshop
or meeting session to discuss issues regarding coordination of land use and
school facilities planning, including population and student growth, development
trends, school sitings, school needs, school concurrency, co-location and joint-
use opportunities, and ancillary infrastructure improvements needed to support
and ensure safe student access.
Policy I.1.1.4 The City shall coordinate and base its plans upon consistent projections of the
amount, type, and distribution of population growth and student enrollment which
are consistent with those of the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other
municipalities. The Interlocal Agreement shall establish the methodology to be
used to determine school enrollment projections to be used in preparing the
DCPS Five-Year Capital Plan, and the methodology to be used to determine
school enrollment and capacity to be used in concurrency testing. At a minimum,
the methodology shall include consideration of both students anticipated from
projected new housing stock and enrollment projected to occur from existing
housing stock, and that each of these components of projected student
enrollment be set out for each Concurrency Service Area by type of school, or a
functional equivalent. To ensure that the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and
the Concurrency Management System are financially feasible, the City of
Jacksonville shall confirm that the student enrollment projections from new
housing stock in each Concurrency Service Area are consistent with the
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population projections for that Concurrency Service Area. The City will annually
revise its Five-year population projections and update information and provide
t hose revised projections and information to the DCPS , the City of
Jacksonville and the other municipalities in order that DCPS annually update
its school enrollment projections .
Policy I.1.1.5 At the time of adoption of the Public School Facilities Element (PSFE), the City
shall coordinate and share data with DCPS including an inventory of reserved
capacity that existed prior to the effective date of the City’ School Concurrency
Ordinance, approval and a projection of the number of these residential units that
are anticipated to receive certification of occupancy approval in the next five
years, and the identification of any development orders issued which contained a
requirement for the provision of a school site as a condition of the development
approval.
Policy I.1.1.6 On an ongoing basis, the City will provide the DCPS with data, including
information regarding the type, number, and location of residential units which
have received zoning approval, site plan approval, a building permit, or a
Certificate of Occupancy and a draft Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) with the
final version of the CIP to be submitted by the City to the DCPS after official
adoption. Information regarding the conversion or redevelopment of housing or
other structures into residential units that are likely to generate new students
shall be provided.
Policy I.1.1.7 By December of each year, the City shall consider for adoption the DCPS Five-
Year Capital Facilities Plan to the extent that it relates to school capacity to
ensure maintenance of a financially feasible capital improvements program and
to ensure level of service standards will be achieved and maintained by the end
of the 5-year planning period. If the City determines that the DCPS Five Year
Capital Facilities Plan is not financially feasible, then the City shall notify the
DCPS that the Five Year Capital Facilities Plan is not financially feasible, and
request that DCPS modify the Five Year Capital Facilities Plan to make it
financially feasible.
Goal I.2
PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY SITING AND
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION
It is the goal of the City to maintain and enhance joint planning processes and procedures
for coordination with the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other municipalities of
public education facilities for planning and decision-making regarding population
projections, public school siting, and the development of public education facilities
concurrent with the residential development and other services.
Objective I.2.1
Public School Facility and Availability
The City shall coordinate with DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other municipalities
to establish a process of coordination and collaboration between the Cities and the DCPS
in the planning, siting and construction of educational facilities, so that timing is proper
and the site location is compatible with the surrounding area, concurrent with necessary
service and infrastructure, and consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Policy I.2.1.1 The City will coordinate with the DCPS to assure that proposed public school
facility sites in the County are consistent with the applicable land use categories
and policies of the applicable Comprehensive Plan. Pursuant to Florida Statutes,
each City will consider each site, within its boundaries, as it relates to
environmental, health, safety, and welfare concerns, as well as the effects on
adjacent property.
Policy I.2.1.2 The City will coordinate with the DCPS for the selection of future school sites
within the County as to aspects related to:
(a) Acquisition of school sites which: (i) allow for future expansions to
accommodate future enrollment, in accordance with the adopted level of
service (LOS) standards and other facility needs; (ii) coordinate with the
City’s development and redevelopment objectives; and (iii) are deemed
beneficial for joint uses, as identified by the DCPS and the City, to the
extent feasible; and
(b) Coordination of the location, phasing, and development of future school
sites to ensure that site development occurs in conjunction with the
provision of required infrastructure to serve the school facility.
Policy I.2.1.3 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS in the school site selection process to
encourage the location of new schools within areas designated for development
on the Future Land Use Map.
Policy I.2.1.4 At the request of the DCPS, the City will assist the DCPS and the JPC in
reviewing and recommending potential sites for new schools, proposed school
closures, and significant school expansion projects, and making
recommendations to the Superintendent.
Policy I.2.1.5 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to establish a procedure for timely
review of development for new public school facilities.
Policy I.2.1.6 Public schools shall be located so as to provide direct access to collector or
arterial roadway system, where feasible.
Policy I.2.1.7 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to evaluate and seek to locate potential
sites where the co-location of public facilities, such as parks, libraries, and
community centers, with schools can be accomplished.
Policy I.2.1.8 Schools are an allowable land use in all future land use categories, except for
heavy industrial and conservation, subject to the following criteria:
(a) In the planning, land acquisition, and development, new school sites, or
significant renovations, expansions and potential closures of existing
schools, the City will evaluate the following factors:
1) Whether the area contains or will contain a student population density
sufficient to support the school;
2) Whether a school in that location would be consistent with sound facility
planning, including consideration of overall costs and design;
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3) Whether the school site is of sufficient size to accommodate the
required parking and circulation of vehicles;
4) Whether anticipated unacceptable impacts to the environment and
significant environmental constraints would preclude a school on the
site;
5) Whether development of the school would result in unacceptable
impacts on archeological or historic sites listed in the National Register
of Historic Places or designated by the City as locally significant;
6) Whether the location of site is located within the area of velocity flood
zone or floodway, as delineated on pertinent maps identified or
referenced in the City’s Comprehensive Plan or Land Development
Regulations;
7) Whether or not the proposed location lies within an area regulated by
Section 333.03(3), F.S., regarding the construction of public facilities in
the vicinity of an airport;
8) As to elementary school sites, whether the site is proximate to and
within walking distance of the residential neighborhoods it is intended to
serve, thereby encouraging the use of elementary schools as focal
points for neighborhoods.
9) As to middle and high school sites, whether the site is conveniently
located to the residential neighborhoods it is intended to serve, and has
access to major roads;
10) Whether the new schools site, significant renovation, expansion or
potential closure will support community redevelopment and
revitalization;
11) Whether the new school site, significant renovation, expansion or
potential closure will increase or diminish the current and projected level
of service within the concurrency service area, and contiguous
concurrency service areas.
(b) The facility shall be of a design, intensity, and scale to serve the
surrounding neighborhood and be compatible with the surrounding land
uses and zoning.
Policy I.2.1.9 The City shall protect schools from the intrusion of incompatible land uses as
determined by the City’s Land Development Regulations, by providing the DCPS
the opportunity to participate in the review process for all proposed developments
adjacent to schools.
Policy I.2.1.10 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to ensure that the future school facilities
are located outside areas susceptible to hurricane and/or storm damage, and/or
areas prone to flooding, or as consistent with Chapter 1013 F.S. regarding flood
plain and school building requirements.
Policy I.2.1.11 The emergency management officials of the City shall coordinate with the DCPS
facilities staff to identify schools, both existing and proposed, which can serve as
emergency shelter sites, as well as identify and make available to the DCPS any
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grants or other monies for use in preparing a structure as an emergency shelter
site.
Policy I.2.1.12 The DCPS and the Cities will jointly determine the need, responsibility for
providing, and timing of any on or off-site infrastructure improvements necessary
to support a new school located in the City. To the extent that the proposed
renovation or expansion of an existing school located in the City affects on or off-
site infrastructure improvements, the same determination shall be made for the
proposed renovation or expansion.
Objective I.2.2 Enhance Community/School Design
The City shall coordinate with DCPS to enhance community and neighborhood design
though establishing effective school facility design and siting standards thereby
encouraging the siting of school facilities to serve as community focal points and to be
compatible with surrounding land uses.
Policy I.2.2.1 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS in order to provide consistency with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan and public school facilities program, and to provide
for the following desirable outcomes:
(a) Greater efficiency by the placement of schools to take advantage of the
existing and planned roads, water, sewer, parks, and drainage systems;
(b) Improved student access and safety by coordinating the construction of
new and expanded schools with roads and sidewalk construction programs;
(c) The location and design of schools with parks, ball fields, libraries, and
other community facilities to take advantage of shared use opportunities;
and
(d) The expansion and rehabilitation of existing schools to support
neighborhoods and redevelopment.
(e) The City shall coordinate any updates to its future land use map with the
DCPS and the DCPS shall coordinate any updates to the long range public
school facilities map with the City.
Policy I.2.2.2 The City shall coordinate with DCPS to seek to provide for the shared-use and
co-location of school sites and local government facilities with similar facility
needs, such as libraries, parks, and recreation facilities, and health care facilities.
The City will look for opportunities to co-locate and share local government
facilities when preparing updates to the Comprehensive Plan’s schedule of
capital improvements and when planning and designing new or renovating
existing, community facilities.
Policy I.2.2.3 Where continued use of an existing school which is considered a locally
significant building is not feasible, the City shall seek to coordinate with DCPS to
provide for the adaptive reuse of that locally significant building.
Policy I.2.2.4 New residential developments adjacent to schools which do not prohibit school
aged residents shall be required to provide a direct access that is safe for
pedestrian travel to existing and planned school sites, and shall connect to the
neighborhood’s existing pedestrian network.
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Policy I.2.2.5 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to ensure that pedestrian and bicycle
facilities are provided adjacent to school sites located in the City to allow for the
safety of pedestrians and bicyclists.
Policy I.2.2.6 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to find opportunities to collaborate on
public transit and public school bus routes to better serve citizens and students.
Policy I.2.2.7 The City shall encourage the DCPS to use sustainable design and performance
standards, such as using energy efficient and recycled materials, to reduce
lifetime costs, where feasible.
Objective I.2.3
Coordinate Land Use with School Capacity
The City will coordinate proposed changes to future land use, rezoning, and developments
of regional impact for residential development with adequate school capacity. This
objective will be accomplished recognizing the DCPS statutory and constitutional
responsibility to provide a uniform system of free and adequate schools.
Policy I.2.3.1 The City will provide an electronic copy, or otherwise make available
electronically, to the DCPS, copies of all land use applications and development
and redevelopment proposals pending before them that may affect student
enrollment, enrollment projections, or school facilities, as provided in the
amended Interlocal Agreement.
Policy I.2.3.2 The City will coordinate with DCPS to establish plan review procedures to
manage the timing of Future Land Use Map amendments and other land use
decisions so that these decisions coordinate with adequate school capacity.
Policy I.2.3.3 The City will take into consideration the DCPS comments and findings on the
availability of adequate school capacity in the evaluation of comprehensive plan
amendments, and other land use decisions as provided in Section
163.3177(6)(a), F.S. and development of regional impacts as provided in
1380.06, F.S.
GOAL I.3
IMPLEMENT PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY
The City shall ensure the future availability of public school facilities to serve development
consistent with the adopted level of service standards. This goal will be accomplished
recognizing the DCPS statutory and constitutional responsibility to provide uniform
system of free and adequate public schools, and the Cities’ authority for land use control
and management, and their joint responsibility to maintain the adopted level of service
standards.
Objective I.3.1 Adopted Level of Service (LOS) Standards
Through the implementation of its concurrency management systems and in coordination
with the DCPS, the City shall ensure that the capacity of schools is sufficient to support
new residential developments at the adopted level of service (LOS) standards within the
period covered in the five-year schedule of capital improvements and the long range
planning period. These standards shall be consistent with the Interlocal Agreement agreed
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upon by the DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the other municipalities. Minor deviations
to the LOS standards may occur, so long as they are limited, temporary and with
scheduled capacity improvements, school capacity is maximized to the greatest extent
feasible.
Policy I.3.1.1 The LOS standards set forth herein shall be applied consistently for the purpose
of implementing school concurrency, including determining whether sufficient
school capacity exists to accommodate a particular development application, and
determining the financial feasibility of DCPS Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan and
the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
Policy I.3.1.2 The uniform LOS standards for all public schools including magnets and
instructional facility types, shall be 105% of the permanent Florida Inventory of
School House (FISH) capacity, plus portables, based on the utilization rate as
established by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
(a) The designated middle schools in CSA 5 shall be identified as backlogged
facilities and an interim level of standard within CSA 5 shall be 115% until
January 1, 2018, after which the uniform LOS standard shall apply.
(b) The implementation of long term concurrency management shall be
monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented improvements
and strategies toward improving the level of service standards for middle
schools in CSA 5 over the 10-year period.
(c) The City shall adopt DCPS Long Range Capital Improvements Plan as the
10-year long-term schedule of improvements for the purpose of correcting
existing deficiencies and setting priorities for addressing backlogged
facilities within CSA 5. The long-term schedule includes capital
improvements and revenues sufficient to meet the anticipated demands for
backlogged facilities within the 10-year period. The long-term schedule
improves interim level of service standards for backlogged facilities and
ensures uniform LOS, as established in policy above, is achieved by 2018.
The long-term schedule will be updated by December 1st of each year, in
conjunction with the annual update to the DCPS Five-Year Capital Facilities
Plan and the Cities’ Capital Improvements Elements.
(d) The City’s strategy, in coordination with DCPS, for correcting existing
deficiencies and addressing future needs includes:
1. Implementation of a financially feasible Five Year Capital Facilities Plan
to ensure level of service standards are achieved and maintained;
2. Implementation of interim level of service standards within designated
concurrency service areas with identified backlogged facilities in
conjunction with a long-term (10-year) schedule of improvements to
correct deficiencies and improve level of service standards to the
district-wide standards;
3. Identification of adequate sites for funded and planned schools; and
4. The expansion of revenues for school construction.
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Policy I.3.1.3 The uniform LOS standards may only be amended by agreement of the City of Jacksonville,
the DCPS and all other municipalities. Such agreement must be reflected in amendment of
the Interlocal Agreement relating to schools. The revised LOS standard shall not become
final until the Interlocal Agreement has been amended. No level of service shall be
amended without a showing that the proposed LOS is financially feasible. The
LOS will be achieved and maintained by the end of the five-year planning period.
Objective I.3.2 School Concurrency Service Areas (CSAs)
The City’ shall coordinate with DCPS to establish Concurrency Service Areas (CSAs), as
the areas within which an evaluation is made of whether adequate school capacity is
available based on the adopted level of service standards.
Policy I.3.2.1 The City shall enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the DCPS, the City of
Jacksonville and other municipalities in Duval County to establish CSAs to be
used as the basis of school concurrency determinations. The CSAs shall be
delineated so as to maximize available school capacity and make efficient use of
new and existing public school facilities in accordance with the adopted LOS
standards, taking into consideration the following criteria:
(a) Maximization of school facilities
(b) Minimize transportation costs
(c) Limiting student travel time
(d) Requirements of court-approved desegregation plans
(e) Achieving socioeconomic, racial, and cultural diversity objectives
(f) Recognizing capacity commitments resulting from local governments’
development approvals for the CSA and contiguous CSAs.
Policy I.3.2.2 The CSA designations may only be amended by agreement of the City of Jacksonville, the
DCPS and all other municipalities, after receiving comments from the Joint Planning
Committee and the ILA Team. Such agreement must be reflected in an amendment to the
Interlocal Agreement relating to schools. The revised CSA designations shall not become
final until the Interlocal Agreement has been amended.
Policy I.3.2.3 There shall be Concurrency Service Areas established for Duval County for
elementary and high schools, and Concurrency Service Areas for middle
schools as depicted on the CSA maps attached to the adopted Interlocal
Agreement.
Objective I.3.3 Process for School Concurrency Implementation
In coordination with the DCPS, the Cities will establish a process for implementation of
school concurrency which includes applicability and capacity determination and
availability standards, and school capacity methods. The City shall manage the timing of
new residential development approvals to ensure adequate school capacity is available
consistent with adopted level of service standards for public school concurrency.
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Except as provided in policies below, school concurrency applies only to residential uses
that generate demands for public school facilities and are proposed or established after
the effective date of the School Concurrency Ordinances.
Policy I.3.3.1 The City of Atlantic Beach in consultation with DCPS and the other municipalities
shall establish a uniform methodology for determining capacity. Capacity will be
defined as: a) the number of student stations as established in the permanent
FISH, plus portables; and b) Proposed changes to permanent FISH capacity as a
result of construction, rehabilitation, or other changes in school capacity which
will commence in the first three (3) years of the Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan.
Policy I.3.3.2 The DCPS will be responsible for “concurrency testing” of any new residential
development projects. This process will involve applying the adopted student
generation rate to the development project to determine the number of students
in each school type and then evaluating whether or not the schools in the
appropriate Concurrency Service Area (CSA) or the adjacent concurrency
areas have sufficient excess capacity to absorb the new students.
Policy I.3.3.3 The following residential uses shall be considered exempt from the requirements
of school concurrency due to the lack of impact on the school facilities or the
accommodations made for schools.
(a) Age restricted communities.
(b) Any development with a de minimus impact as defined as any residential
development of 20 units or less, subject to land development regulation
aggregation criteria.
Policy I.3.3.4 In evaluating a proposed residential development for concurrency, any relevant
improvements which are committed or planned in the Five-Year Capital Facilities
Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan, shall be considered available capacity
for the project and factored into the level of service analysis. Any relevant
improvements which will commence construction after the 3rd year of the Five-
Year Capital Facilities Plan shall not be considered available capacity for the
project unless either: (i) funding and a schedule to accelerate the improvement
into the first three years is assured through DCPS; (ii) funding for the
improvements which are scheduled to commence in years four or five is provided
through proportionate share mitigation; (iii) the developer and the DCPS agrees
to accelerate the construction and funding of the facility to be moved into first
three years; or (iv) some other means. Also, any projected reduction in the
number of students enrolled in the CSA or adjacent CSA will be considered as
additional available capacity. The City shall not deny an application for site plan,
final subdivision approval, or the functional equivalent for a development or
phase of a development authorizing residential development for exceeding the
adopted level of service, where adequate school facilities will be in place or
under construction within three years after the issuance of final subdivision or site
plan approval, or the functional equivalent. If the adopted LOS standard cannot
be met in the particular CSA as applied to an application for a development
permit, and if the needed capacity for the particular service area is available in
one or more contiguous CSAs, as adopted by the City, then the City may not
deny an application for site plan or final subdivision approval, or the functional
equivalent for a development or phase of a development on the basis of school
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concurrency, and, if issued, development impacts shall be shifted to contiguous
CSAs with schools having available capacity.
Policy I.3.3.5 The City will approve final development orders for residential projects, only after
the applicant has complied with the terms of the School Concurrency Ordinance.
Policy I.3.3.6 In any instance where the DCPS, in consultation with the Cit y, has
determined that a proposed dev elopment will cause level of service standards
for schools to be exceeded within the testing period in both the affected School
Concurrency Service Area and the adjacent School Concurrency Service areas,
then the City shall coordinate with the applicant for the proposed development and
the DCPS to determine whether improvements will be in place or under actual
construction within three years after issuance of final subdivision or site plan
approval, or the functional equivalent, sufficient to provide adequate capacity to
meet the adopted level of service. If adequate capacity does not exist, then the City
will coordinate with the applicant for the development and the DCPS to determine
whether improvements are planned in the Capital Improvement Plan with adequate
capacity after the 3rd year of the Capital Facilities Plan. The City will also request
that the DCPS determine whether it has the capacity to further maximize school
usage in the system to accommodate the anticipated impact without requiring the
construction of new school facilities.
After all alternatives to providing sufficient capacity to provide for the adopted level
of service are considered and determined not to be feasible, the City, the applicant
and the DCPS may: (i) enter into a mitigation agreement whereby the applicant will
pay for his proportionate share of the impacts; or (ii) some other form of acceptable
mitigation will be provided, and upon payment of the proportionate share
mitigation, the developer will be allowed to proceed with development. If no
mitigation agreement can be reached that is acceptable to all parties, and
proportionate share mitigation is not feasible , then the school capacity
deficiency shall be a basis for denial of the application.
Policy I.3.3.7 The City will issue a School Concurrency Determination only upon:
(a) Determination that adequate school capacity to serve the development (or
anticipated phase of the development which will be constructed in the first
three years) will be in place or under actual construction within 3 years after
the issuance of the final subdivision or site plan approval, or the functional
equivalent; or
(b) The execution of a legally binding mitigation agreement between the
applicant, the DCPS and the City.
Policy I.3.3.8 Where a proportionate share agreement is required, capacity shall be reserved
as specifically defined by an approved mitigation agreement between DCPS, the
developer and the City that includes a performance schedule and phased
payments.
Policy I.3.3.9 The school concurrency system shall provide that concurrency application may
be applied for and a concurrency determination made at any time prior to the
issuance of a development order.
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Objective I.3.4 Proportionate Share Mitigation
The City shall establish a procedure for coordinating with the DCPS and applicants to
provide for proportionate share mitigation in appropriate circumstances.
Policy I.3.4.1 The City shall establish standards, procedures, and methodologies for the
application of proportionate share mitigation.
Policy I.3.4.2 The City shall establish a procedure and methodology to assure that in the event
that there is not sufficient capacity in the affected or adjacent CSA to address the
impacts of a proposed residential development and acceptable mitigation is
agreed to, the mitigation found acceptable shall be incorporated into the final
development order.
Policy I.3.4.3 The City and DCPS shall develop a procedure and methodology to determine the
proportionate share within the CSAs.
Policy I.3.4.4 Mitigation shall be allowed where feasible, for those developments that cannot
meet the adopted level of service standards set forth in Policy 3.1.2. The
applicant shall initiate in writing a mitigation negotiation period with the DCPS in
order to establish an acceptable form of mitigation, pursuant to Section
163.3180(13)(e), F.S., the Cities’ School Concurrency Ordinances, and this
agreement. Mitigation shall be negotiated and agreed to by the DCPS and shall
be sufficient to offset the demand for public school facilities projected to be
required by the development.
Acceptable forms of mitigation shall include but not be limited to:
(a) The donation, construction, or funding of school facilities sufficient to offset the demand for
public schools created by the proposed development such as: a developer signs a
development agreement and builds a new or improves an existing school or schools to
specifications and under a business arrangement satisfactory to the DCPS and the city.
Improvements to existing schools will only be acceptable if they add permanent student
station and associated core space capacity, if needed.
(b) Land acquisition or contribution such as: a developer signs a development agreement or is
subject to a conditional zoning requiring donation of land satisfactory to the DCPS and the
city. Land must be demonstrated to contain the minimum number of buildable acres
determined by the DCPS and the city as required for a particular school type, as
Evidenced by a report by a licensed environmental consultant acceptable to the DCPS.
(c) Expansion of existing permanent school facilities subject to the expansion being consistent
with DCPS standards for a school of the same category;
(d) Establishment of a Charter School with facilities constructed in accordance with the State
Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF);
(e) Mitigation banking within designated areas based on the construction of a public school
facility in exchange for the right to sell capacity credits. Capacity credits shall be sold to
developments within the same CSA or adjacent CSA;
(f) Proportionate Share mitigation as set forth in section 163.3180(13) (e), Florida Statutes.
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Policy I.3.4.5 By December 1st of each year, the City in coordination with DCPS, shall update
its Capital Improvement Plan to incorporate those changes made by the DCPS in
its Capital Facilities Plan and committed improvements required by development
orders or other approved mitigation plans. DCPS may accelerate the provision of
one or more schools that serve the development’s capacity needs. The DCPS
will update the Five-year Capital Facilities Plan by October of each year in
advance of the annual December update.
Policy I.3.4.6 Proposed mitigation must be directed toward permanent school capacity
improvement identified in or amended into the DCPS financially feasible Five-
Year Capital Facilities Plan, which satisfies the demands created by the
proposed development. Relocatable classrooms will not be accepted as or used
as mitigation.
Objective I.3.5 School Capital Facilities Planning
The City shall cooperate with the DCPS to ensure existing deficiencies and future needs
are addressed with the adopted level of service standards for public schools.
Policy I.3.5.1 The City shall implement its school concurrency management system established
pursuant to Policies contained in Objective I.3.2 through I.3.4.
Policy I.3.5.2 Consistent with Section 163.3177 (12) (h), Florida Statutes, the PSFE shall
include future condition maps showing existing and anticipated schools over the
five-year or long term planning period. The maps of necessity may be general
over the long-term planning period and do not prescribe a land use on a
particular parcel of land.
DEFINITIONS
Ancillary Plant – A building or facility necessary to provide district wide support services, such as
energy plant, bus garage, warehouse, maintenance building, or administrative building.
Auxiliary Facility – The spaces located at educational plants which are not designated for
student occupant stations.
Available Capacity – A factor to be used to determine school concurrency that is determined by
current permanent FISH capacity plus portables plus planned additional permanent seats plus
portables over the applicable testing period according to the CIE less current student enrollment
(for testing in the current year) or projected enrollment (for testing in year 3) based on State
COFTE, adjusted to remove students generated by projected new housing stock (see Policy 1.1.4
in the PSFE).
Capacity – The number of students that may be housed in a facility for the testing period based
upon the permanent FISH capacity calculations plus portables.
Capital Improvements – Physical assets constructed or purchased to provide, improve or
replace a public facility and which are large scale and high in cost. The cost of capital
improvement is generally nonrecurring and may require multi-year financing.
Class Size Reduction – A provision to ensure that by July 1, 2010, there are sufficient number of
classrooms in a public school so that:
1. The maximum number of students who are assigned to each teacher in the public
classrooms for pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade does not exceed 18 students;
2. The maximum number of students who are assigned to each teacher in the public
classrooms for 4th grade through 8th grade does not exceed 22 students; and
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3. The maximum number of students who assigned to each teacher in the public classrooms
for 9th grade through 12th grade does not exceed 25 students.
Core Facility – The cafeteria, media center, gymnasium, toilet facilities and circulation space of
an educational facility.
Concurrency – With regard to the provision of facilities and services, the assurance that the
necessary public facilities and services to maintain the City’s adopted level of service standards
are available when the impacts of development occur.
Concurrency Management System – The procedures and/or process the City will use to assure
that development orders and permits when issued will not result in a reduction of the adopted
level of service standards at the time the impact of the development occurs. Applied to schools,
such a process is called a school concurrency management system. Applied to streets and
highways, such a system is called a transportation concurrency management system.
Concurrency Service Areas (CSAs) – The designation of an area within which the level of
service will be measured when an application for a residential development order is reviewed.
Concurrency Requirement – A growth management tool for ensuring the availability of adequate
public facilities and services to maintain adopted levels of service necessary to accommodate the
impacts of development.
Cost per Student Station – Cost per Student Station includes all costs of providing instructional
and core capacity facilities as published in the Educational Specifications, State Requirements for
Educational Facilities (SREF), Florida Building Code and designed using the standards listed in
the Facilities Services Design Guidelines developed by the School District, including school facility
construction cost, hurricane hardening of structures, required on and off-site infrastructure costs,
including land, professional fees for architects, engineers, construction managers, design, DCPS
athletic costs, buildings, equipment, furniture, and site improvements.
Developer – Any person, including governmental agency undertaking any development.
Development Order - Means an order granting, or granting with conditions an application for a
building permit.
Development Permit – Means any building permit, zoning permit, subdivision approval, rezoning,
certification, special exception, variance, or any other official action of local government having
the effect of permitting the development of land.
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) – The Duval County Public Schools District
Educational Facilities – The public buildings and equipment, structures, and special educational
use areas that are built, installed or established to serve educational purposes only.
Educational Facilities Work Plan – The listing of capital outlay projects for a five-year period
that is adopted by the DCPS as part of the educational facilities plan. The work plan must include
a schedule of major repair and renovation projects necessary to maintain the educational and
ancillary facilities and a schedule of capital outlay projects necessary to ensure the availability of
satisfactory student stations for the projected student enrollment in K-12 programs.
Education Plant Survey – A systematic study of educational and ancillary facilities conducted
every five years, to evaluate existing facilities, and to plan for future facilities to meet proposed
program needs.
Financial Feasibility – An assurance that sufficient revenues are currently available or will be
available from committed or planned funding sources for the 5-year capital improvements
schedule.
Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan – The adopted DCPS Five-Year Work Plan and Capital
Improvements Budget as authorized by Section 1013.35, Florida Statutes.
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Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Capacity – The report of the permanent capacity of
existing public school facilities. The FISH capacity is the number of students that may be housed
in a facility (school) at any given time based on a percentage of the total number of existing
student stations and a designated size for each school type, based on the Department of
Education (DOE) formulas.
Grade Level – Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade, 6th – 8th grade, and 9th – 12th grade.
Infrastructure – Those man-made structures which serve the common needs of the population,
such as: sewage disposal systems; potable water systems; potable water well serving a system;
solid waste disposal sites or retention areas; Stormwater systems; utilities; piers; docks; wharves;
breakwaters; bulkheads’ seawalls; bulwarks; revetments; causeways; marinas; navigation
channels; bridges and roadways.
Interlocal Agreement – an Agreement among the DCPS, the City, the City of Jacksonville and
the other municipalities containing the specific details of the school concurrency management
system for all of Duval County, including the establishment of a process and uniform methodology
for determining proportionate share mitigation. A school concurrency management system cannot
be created by a single local government body acting alone.
ILA Team – A committee of members representing the DCPS, the City, the Office of General
Counsel, and the Cities of Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville Beaches and the Town of Baldwin.
Joint Planning Committee – A committee of elected and citizen members which provides advice
to the DCPS, the Jacksonville City Council, and the other municipalities.
Level of Service (LOS) Standards – A standard established to measure utilization or capacity of
a facility, expressed as the percentage or ratio of student enrollment to the capacity of the school.
Maximized Utilization - the use of student capacity at each school to the greatest extent
possible, based on the adopted LOS and the total number of permanent student stations
according to FISH inventory, taking into considerations such as, core capacity, special programs,
transportation costs, geographic impediments, court ordered desegregation, and class size
reduction requirements to prevent disparate enrollment levels between schools of the same type
and provide equitable distribution of student enrollment district-wide.
Mitigation Banking – The means by which a residential developer or a group of developers may
front the cost of contributing land or constructing school facilities and be reimbursed by future
residential development.
Other Municipalities – The City of Atlantic Beach, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Neptune
Beach, and the Town of Baldwin.
Permanent FISH Capacity – Permanent FISH capacity, plus portables, for each school type,
based on the utilization rate as established by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities
(SREF).
Permanent Student Station – An area within a school that provides instructional space for a
student, as specified by the FISH inventory.
Proportionate Share Mitigation – A developer funded improvement or contribution identified in a
binding and enforceable agreement between the developer, DCPS, and the City to provide
compensation for the additional demand on deficient public school facilities created through
residential development.
Public Facilities – Major capital improvements including but not limited to, transportation,
sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water, education, parks and recreation, health
systems and facilities, and spoil disposal sites for maintenance dredging located in the
intracoastal waterways, except for spoil disposal sites owned or used by ports listed in Section
403.021 (9)(b).
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Public School Facilities Element (PSFE) – The specific details contained in the interlocal
agreement must become part of each local government’s comprehensive plan. This element must
be based on data and analysis and contain goals, objectives and policies as set forth in Section
163.3177 (c)-(h), Florida Statutes and Rule 9J-5.025 FAC. Among other things, The Element must
establish the options for proportionate share mitigation of impacts on school facilities.
Residential Development – Any development that is comprised of dwelling units, in whole or in
part, for permanent human habitation.
School Concurrency Determination – DCPS identifying if school capacity is available to serve a
residential development project.
School Concurrency Ordinance – The legislation adopted by the City implementing its
concurrency management system.
School Type – Elementary, Middle, and High School
State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) – The Florida Department of Education’s
standards regulating the construction of educational facilities.
Student Generation Rate – Student Generation Rate shall be calculated for each school type by
dividing the total number public school students actually enrolled in that school type in Duval
County by the number of total housing units for the same year.
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EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS
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EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
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EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS ANCILLARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES
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PLANNED LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES
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