Ordinance No. 31-16-11ORDINANCE 31-16-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEXT OF
THE 2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; DESIGNATING
ANNEXED PROPERTY OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
COUNTRY CLUB WITH FUTURE LAND USE MAP
DESIGNATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
DIRECTIONS FOR RECORDING; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Community Planning Act; Section 163.3161 through 163.3215, Florida
Statutes, require that each local government prepare and adopt a comprehensive land use plan;
and
WHEREAS, Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, requires that any amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan or any element or portion thereof be made by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida wishes to make
amendments to Policy A.1.5.11 and Policy G.1.1.9 of the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments relate to the text of the 2010-2020
Comprehensive Plan (15-CGTA-1060) and Future Land Use Map designation (15-CGTA-1061)
which pertain to a portion of the Atlantic Beach Country Club consisting of 135 acres of real
property; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, found
previously the application for a Special Planned Area (SPA) (REZ 13-001-00057) would provide
for orderly growth; encourage the appropriate use of land; protect and improve the health, safety,
comfort, good order, appearance, and general welfare of the public and serve to continue
consistency with the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville and the City of Atlantic Beach agreed certain land
is logical for annexation and on May 11, 2015, entered into an Interlocal Service Boundary
Agreement to facilitate said annexation, and to address the provision of services and
infrastructure to said land (See Duval County Official Records Book 17162, Page 885; and City
of Atlantic Beach Ordinance 12-15-4); and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville have complied with
the procedural requirements contained in Chapter 171, Part II, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the proposal for annexation, amendments to the comprehensive plan and
zoning changes were transmitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
who identified no comment related to important state resources and facilities within the DEO's
authorized scope of review; and
WHEREAS, following annexation, the City of Atlantic Beach desires to amend the
2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan and designate Future Land Use Designations for the portion of
the Atlantic Beach Country Club which is specifically set forth in this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was conducted on Tuesday, September 15,
2015, after 6:00 P.M. by the Atlantic Beach Community Development Board (CDB), acting as
the Local Planning Agency; and the CDB provided its recommendation to the City Commission
of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida considered the
recommendation(s) of the CDB at a duly advertised public hearing held on Monday, September
28, 2015, and Monday, October 26, 2015, after 6:00 P.M. and approved the proposed
comprehensive plan and zoning changes required for annexation; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida finds that the
adoption of this ordinance and the classification of real property described herein is consistent
with the goals objectives and policies of the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan and is in the best
interest of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida and its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Adoption and Incorporation of Recitals. The City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida hereby adopts the above recitals and incorporates them herein as a part of
this ordinance.
Section 2. Property Description. The following real property, a portion of the Atlantic
Beach Country Club, is specifically described as:
THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF
GOVERNMENT LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 AND 16, OF SECTION 8, ALL IN
TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, DONNER'S REPLAT AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 19, PAGES 16 AND 16A OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE FERRER GRANT,
SECTION 38, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST; THENCE NORTH
06045'00" WEST, 2073.94 FEET TO THE LINE DIVIDING SAID SECTION 8
AND SECTION 17 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH
89028'50" WEST, ALONG SAID SECTION LINE, 764.29 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST (1/2) OF GOVERNMENT LOT 15 OF
SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 00'31'10" WEST, ALONG THE
WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID EAST (1/2) OF GOVERNMENT
LOT 15, 1324.81 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF
GOVERNMENT LOT 10 OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 10, SOUTH 89003'10" WEST,
355.77 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FAIRWAY VILLA AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 39, PAGE 22 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS;
THENCE NORTH 01023'15" WEST, ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF
SAID FAIRWAY VILLA, 1875.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°36'45" EAST,
470.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51045'15" EAST, 404.23 FEET TO THE
MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SEVILLA GARDENS UNIT 2, AS
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RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 45, PAGE 7 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS;
THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF
SAID SEVILLA GARDENS UNIT 2 AND A SOUTHEASTERLY
PROLONGATION THEREOF, ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE THAT IS
CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST AND HAS A RADIUS OF 4069.72 FEET,
A DISTANCE OF 1088.60 FEET AS MEASURED ALONG A CHORD
BEARING SOUTH 47006'35" EAST, THENCE NORTH 59036'55" EAST,
90.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 30°27'05" EAST, 187.60 FEET; THENCE
ALONG A CURVE THAT IS CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST AND HAS A
RADIUS OF 4069.72 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 118.00 FEET, AS MEASURED
ALONG A CHORD BEARING SOUTH 58035'55" EAST; THENCE SOUTH
12'22'05" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 46.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN
INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY SHORELINE OF A DRAINAGE
DITCH AND/OR CANAL; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE
WESTERLY SHORELINE OF SAID DRAINAGE DITCH AND/OR CANAL,
2026.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING ON A
WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 9,
SELVA MARINA UNIT 5, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 30, PAGES 29
AND 29A OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE NORTH 78'03'10" EAST,
32.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE
SOUTH 14044'41" WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS LINE OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, 521.37 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION
WITH SAID SECTION LINE DIVIDING SECTION 8 AND 17; THENCE
SOUTH 89028'50" WEST, ALONG SAID SECTION LINE, 1028.42 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Section 3. Future Land Use Map Designations. This ordinance is adopted for the purpose
of classifying the future land use map designation of the above -referenced real property on the
Future Land Use Map of the City of Atlantic Beach 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan and is
adopted by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida pursuant to the authority
granted by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida classifies the above described real property as show in "Exhibit 1" which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Residential Low Density (RL) and Recreation /
Open Space (R/O) on the Future Land Use Map.
Section 4. 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments. Policy A.1.5.11 and
Policy G.1.1.9 of the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan are hereby amended according to the
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additions included in "Exhibit 2" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 5. Conflict. In the event of any conflict between this ordinance and the prior
approval of the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, the provisions of the prior
approval and related terms and conditions shall prevail. To the extent they do not conflict with
the unique specific provisions of this Special Planned Area, all provisions of the Land
Development Regulations, as such may be amended from time to time, shall be applicable to
this development; except that modifications to this Special Planned Area by variance or special
use shall be prohibited except as allowed by the Land Development Regulations, and except to
the degree that the development may qualify for vested rights in accordance with applicable
ordinances and laws. Notwithstanding any provision of this ordinance, no portion of any
Building Code, Comprehensive Plan or any regulation aside from those set forth within the
Land Development Regulations shall be deemed waived or varied by any provision herein.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding
shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 7. Effective Date and Recording. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-
one (3 1) days after adoption by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, in
accordance with Section 163.3187(5)(b)(2)(c), Florida Statutes, and shall be recorded in the
Official Records of Duval County, Florida.
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PASSED with a quorum present and voting, by the City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida, in regular session, on first reading this I Vh day of January 2016.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED with a quorum present and voting, by the City
Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, in regular session, this 25U' day of January
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CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
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MITCHELL E. REEVES
Mayor
ATTEST:
DONNA L. BARTLE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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RICHARD KOMANDO
City Attorney
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Exhibit 2
2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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 Water Line shall be depicted on all Site Plans,
proposed development plans, and other documents submitted for
review and permitting. The fifty (50) foot upland buffer shall be
measured from the St. Johns River Water Management District or
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetland
jurisdictional line.
Determinations of vested rights which may supersede the
requirement for this 50 -foot buffer shall be made on a case-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 buffer shall be measured from the
jurisdictional wetland line as established by the appropriate
regulatory agency.
(c) With the exception of facilities to provide public access for the
recreational use of Intracoastal related natural resources, any buffers
as may be required by preceding paragraphs (a) or (b) shall be
maintained in a natural state with the exception of the clearing of
Understory Vegetation as defined by Chapter 23 of the City's
Municipal Code of Ordinances, and any such clearing shall be
approved by the City and if required, the appropriate State or Federal
agency prior to any form of clearing, alteration or disturbance of a
required buffer.
(d) Where remaining natural wetlands have been damaged or degraded
over time through previous development, storm events, improper
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 provides for varied and diverse recreational
opportunities, including the preservation, acquisition and development of public
access to the beach, Intracoastal Waterway and other water -related resources, and
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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 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 A.1.3.5 The City shall continue to expand opportunities and facilities for public
access to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, and associated creeks
and marshes for passive and natural resource based recreation
activities, such as hiking and biking, canoeing and kayaking, 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 SurfaceArea 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.
Policv 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 subiect 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 older
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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 resource
management plans of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the
Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Jacksonville and the City of
Neptune Beach, as well as with other private entities and public agencies, as may
be appropriate.
Policy A.1.7.1 The City shall develop and adopt regulations and policies, which are
consistent with resource management plans of other government
agencies and any special districts within which the City is located.
Policy A.1.7.2 The City shall not issue local development permits prior to the issuance
of any other required permit from County, State or Federal agencies
having jurisdiction and permitting authority over the proposed
development. Issuance of a required permit from County, State or
Federal agencies shall not be a presumption of any entitlement to a local
Development Permit.
Objective A.1.8
Post -Disaster Redevelopment
The City shall encourage innovative land development approaches and concepts in
the event of post -disaster redevelopment, which will have the effect of reducing
dependence upon automobile travel, conserving valuable natural resources and
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and preventing property damage as well as
threats to human safety and security.
Policy A.1.8.1 Opportunities for encouraging the use of innovative land development
practices shall be provided within the Land Development Regulations.
Policy A.1.8.2 The City shall continue to be a participating agency in the Duval County
Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and shall continue to implement the
goals and objectives of the LMS.
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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) computerized storm surge
model as mapped in the Storm Tide Atlas prepared by the Northeast
Florida Regional Council as part of the latest Regional Hurricane
Evacuation Study pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
Policy A.1.8.4 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 service
as established within this amended Plan.
Policy A.1.9.1 Development permits issued by the City shall be conditioned upon the
availability of facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed
development, and facilities and services shall be authorized at same
time said development is approved. Facilities and services shall meet
the established levels of service as adopted in this amended
Comprehensive Plan and shall be available concurrent with the impacts
of development, or an alternative means of meeting concurrency
requirements shall be provided in accordance with standards set forth
within Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code.
Policy A.1.9.2 The City shall amend its Land Development Regulations as appropriate
to effectively implement the land use classifications as adopted on the
Future Land Use Map and as required to meet the Objectives and
Policies set forth within this amended Plan.
Objective A.1.10
Surrounding Land Uses
The City shall continue to maintain a development character, which is compact in
form, orderly in its land use pattern, and diversified in its makeup so as to ensure
employment opportunities, affordable housing, a pleasant living environment, and
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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 2010-2020 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 or hospitals),
accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers, land surveyors, real
estate brokers, financial planners, insurance and real estate agents
and the like.
(c) Central Business District — This area contains 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 Business District is
an economic, cultural, historic and architectural anchor of the City. In
order to sustain these qualities, new development and redevelopment
within the Central Business District shall be reflective of the architectural
styles and fabric of the area. Consistency and compatibility with the
existing built environment shall be considered in the review and issuance
of Development Permits within the Central Business District.
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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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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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(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 use 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 public
school within the City (Atlantic Beach Elementary) and shall continue to
encourage the shared use of public facilities.
Policy A.1.12.2 The 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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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
reasonably feasible to incorporate
appropriate "green" building standards
should be observed are contained in
Designation Standard, Version 1.0, I
Building Coalition, Inc.
constructed, and adapted where
energy efficient designs and
Green Building standards that
he Green Commercial Buildings
ublished by the Florida Green
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 designee, 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 within
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 mission 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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G. INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT
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G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Goal G.1
The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent jurisdictions, other public and
governmental agencies to ensure: 1) the equitable and reasonable sharing of
authority, responsibility and resources in the provision of services, education and
housing, 2) the provision for effective development review and permitting, and 3) the
effective representation on behalf of the City in decisions related to future growth
management, planning and funding resources.
Objective G.1.1
Maintaining Consistency with
Comprehensive Plans and Interlocal Agreements
As a means of achieving effective intergovernmental coordination and consistency in
planning for the future of the City and the surrounding region, copies of proposed
amendments to the adopted Comprehensive Plan shall be provided to adjacent local
governments and government agencies, which provide services within the City, but
which may not have regulatory authority within the City.
Policy G.1.1.1 The City shall forward copies of proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments to adjacent local governments, the Duval County School
Board, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, the St. Johns River
Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida
Department of Community Affairs, any special service districts as required
in Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes for comment prior to legislative
adoption in order that the impacts of development as proposed in the Plan
amendment are coordinated with development throughout the region and
the State.
Policy G.1.1.2 The City shall continue to coordinate with the City of Neptune Beach, the
City of Jacksonville Beach and the City of Jacksonville related to utility and
infrastructure issues.
Policy G.1.1.3 The City shall continue to monitor and ensure consistency with the
provisions as set forth in the Interlocal Coordination Agreement between
the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville related to shared
infrastructure and utility services and annexation in accordance with the
detailed and specific provisions as set forth within the restated 1995
Interlocal Agreement.
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Policy 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.
Policy G.1.1.5 The City shall enter into and maintain Interlocal Agreements as necessary
to provide efficient and effective services.
Policy G.1.1.6 The City shall continue coordination with the following entities and agencies
for the purposes as indicated:
(a) Other local governments and agencies within the Duval County
Evacuation Network, including the Emergency Preparedness Division
of the Duval County Fire and Rescue Department and the Florida
Department of Transportation for the purpose of improving hurricane
evacuation routes and reducing evacuation time.
(b) The State of Florida, Duval County, other local governments and the
Naval Station Mayport for the purpose of post -disaster redevelopment
planning, land use and transportation planning, resource conservation
(including potable water), provision of shared recreation facilities and
coastal and beach access facility development.
(c) The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization related to
transportation improvements needed to maintain or exceed adopted
Level of Service standards.
(d) The St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection related to coordination of land
use and water supply planning, verification of adequate water supply
to meet demands through the planning period and development review
and permitting responsibilities and procedures.
(e) The Duval County Health Department related to the coordination of
proper education and procedures to improve and maintain a healthy
environment within the City.
(f) The law enforcement agencies of surrounding local governments, as
well as State and Federal law enforcement agencies to achieve
compatibility of communication equipment and coordination of services.
(g) The Jacksonville Transportation Authority to support the development of
transportation routes to serve Naval Station Mayport and surrounding
beach communities.
(h) The Duval County Environmental Quality Division 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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(i) The DCPS and the Duval County School Board to ensure that population
projections and proposed educational facility site plans and off-site
impacts are consistent with the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan, as set
forth in the Public Schools Facilities Element of this Plan, the Land
Development Regulations and in support of following Policy G.1.4.4.
Policy G.1.1.7 The City shall continue its involvement in the North Florida Transportation
Planning Organization and shall maintain representation on the Technical
Coordinating Committee as appropriate and necessary.
Policy G.1.1.8 The City shall in coordination with the Northeast Florida Regional Council
utilize the dispute resolution process established by Section 186.509,
Florida Statutes to reconcile differences on planning and growth
management issues between local governments, regional agencies, and
private interests.
Policv G.1.1.9 The Citv shall coordinate with the Citv 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
subiect 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.
Objective G.1.2
Coordination of the Management and
Protection of Natural Resources
The City shall continue to coordinate with all adjacent local governments and relevant
agencies in implementing protection of the beach and shoreline and in protecting the
potable water supply from saltwater intrusion.
Policy 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.
Policy G.1.2.2 The City shall coordinate with Duval County and the Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) to strongly advocate a continuing program of beach re -
nourishment.
Policy 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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Objective G.1.3
Coordination of Levels of Service for Public Facilities
The City shall coordinate planning and land development activities with adjacent
local governments so as to ensure that the impacts of new development shall not
preclude the attainment of adopted Level of Service standards; impair sound
environmental management practices; create land use conflicts, or in any respect
contribute to inconsistent and incompatible urban development patterns.
Policy G.1.3.1 The City shall advise adjacent local governments of proposed development
and re -development activities, which might reasonably be foreseen to
reduce facility service standards and shall review such projects from the
standpoint of conformity with the Comprehensive Plan of adjacent local
governments, particularly near jurisdictional boundary lines.
Policy G.1.3.2 The City shall coordinate with affected jurisdictions and agencies, including
FDOT, regarding mitigation to impacted transportation facilities not under
the jurisdiction of the City. Interlocal Agreements with other jurisdictions
may be utilized for this purpose.
Policy G.1.3.3 In order to reflect the shared responsibilities for managing development and
concurrency, the City may enter into agreement with one or more adjacent
local governments in order to address cross -jurisdictional impacts of
development on regional transportation facilities.
Objective GJ A
Coordination with the Duval County School Board
In accordance with the adopted Interlocal Agreement for, Public School Facilities
Planning, as may be amended pursuant to Chapter 163.31777, Florida Statutes, the
City shall consult with the Duval County School Board and Duval County Public
Schools (DCPS) prior to implementing projects or plans that might impact the use of
school facilities related to shared facilities, access, surrounding environment, housing
patterns, alteration of public services and general development policies of the City.
Policy G.1.4.1 The City shall notify the Duval County Public Schools of projects or
plans under consideration, which might affect the operation of school
facilities at least thirty (30) days prior to taking formal action thereon.
Policy G.1.4.2 The City shall request that the Duval County Public Schools advise the
City of proposed alteration, construction, or other plans under consideration
so that the City may be advised and provided an opportunity to discuss the
potential effects of such action upon the City.
Policy 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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2010-2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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.
Policy 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.
Objective G.1.5
Affordable Housing
The City may enter into Interlocal Agreements with adjacent municipalities in order to
facilitate coordination in addressing affordable housing needs.
Policy 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) Where meeting affordable housing needs for very low, low and
moderate income residents is not feasible due to limitations of residential
density within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
(c) The City shall continue to coordinate with the 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.
2010 EAR Based Amendment G-6 Intergovernmental Coordination Element GOPS
Adopted March 22, 2010 by Ordinance Number 31-10-09