Ordinance No. 31-19-12ORDINANCE NO. 31-19-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA,
TRANSMITTING PROPOSED EVALUATION AND
APPRAISAL REPORT BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ALSO TRANSMITTING A
NEW MAP SERIES TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S
VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF SAID EAR -BASED
AMENDMENTS AND NEW MAP SERIES UPON RECEIPT
OF SAID COMMENTS AND COMPLETION OF THE STATE
COORDINATED REVIEW PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR
PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 163.3161-163.3215, Florida Statutes, empowers and requires the
City Commission for the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida to prepare, implement and enforce
Comprehensive Plans and Land Development Regulations for the regulation of development
within the City; and
WHEREAS, Sectionl63.3184, Florida Statutes, establishes the process for the amendment
and adoption of the Comprehensive Plan or amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, Sections 163.3184 and 163.3191, Florida Statutes, provides for the
amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to implement the recommendations of the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report, commonly referred to as EAR -based amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, as the Local Planning Agency, held a
duly noticed public hearing on these EAR -based amendments, reviewed and considered all
comments received and made its recommendation to transmit these EAR -based amendments to
the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, after required notice was published and public hearings were held in
accordance with Section 163.3 184(11), Florida Statutes and Section 24-51 of the City of Atlantic
Beach Code of Ordinances, the City Commission now desires to transmit these EAR -based
amendments to the City's 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan through the State Coordinated Review
Process; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt and consideration of comments, the state report and completion
of the State Coordinated Review Process and making such revisions to the EAR -based
amendments as are deemed appropriate, the City Commission desires to approve and adopt the
EAR -based amendments.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Transmittal Authorized. Pursuant to Sections 163.3184 and 163.3191, Florida
Statutes, the Commission hereby approves for transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, the St. Johns River Water Management
District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of State, the
Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Jacksonville for their review and comment,
the proposed EAR -based amendments, consisting of changes to the text and maps of the City's
2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan, as more particularly described in that certain set of documents
entitled "Proposed 2018 EAR -based Amendments for State Coordinated Review Process" dated
November 2018, on file at the City's Planning and Community Development Department.
SECTION 2. Adoption of EAR -based Amendments. Having received and considered the
comments and State report and completed the State Coordinated Review Process in accordance
with Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, and having revised the initial set of EAR -based
amendments as deemed appropriate and held duly noticed and required public hearings, the City
Commission hereby approves and adopts the EAR -based amendments, consisting of changes to
the Goals, Policies and Objectives of the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Plan and a revised Map
Series, including without limitation, a revised Future Land Use Map, said EAR -based amendments
more particularly described in that certain set of documents entitled "Adopted 2019 EAR -Based
Amendments" dated April 2019 and on file at the City's Planning and Community
Development Department. The City Comprehensive Plan as amended therein shall hereafter be
known as the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 3. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to carry out the
adoption procedures set forth in the Community Planning Act, Sections 163.3161 through
163.3248, Florida Statutes, Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, as amended, and the City's Code of
Ordinances, for amendment of the City's Comprehensive Plan, in order to preserve and enhance
the orderly growth of the City, encourage the most appropriate use of land, water and resources
consistent with the public interest, overcome present deficiencies and effectively address future
problems which may result from the use and development of land within the City of Atlantic
Beach.
SECTION 4. Effective Date of Plan Amendment. Unless timely challenged, the 2030
Comprehensive Plan adopted herein shall go into effect pursuant to the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity's Notice of Intent, issued and published by the Department of Economic
Opportunity, in accordance with Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 5. Conflict. All ordinances, resolutions, official determinations or parts thereof
previously adopted or entered by the City or any of its officials and in conflict with this Ordinance
are repealed to the extent inconsistent herewith.
SECTION 6. Severability. If a Court of competent jurisdiction at any time finds any provision of
this Ordinance to be unlawful, illegal, or unenforceable, the offending provision shall be deemed
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severable and removed from the remaining provisions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full
force and intact.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final reading and approval.
PASSED by the City Commission on first reading this Dt"day of DCLLzmjgC, 2018.
PASSED by the City Commission on second and final reading this �� day of
12019.
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
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Elleh-6Yasser, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to for
,,n.,dorrectness:
Bre na . Durde •�Ci Attorney
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ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 31-19-12
City of Atlantic Beach
Adopted 2019 EAR -based Amendments
April 2019
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 31-19-12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
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
Demographics of the City of Atlantic Beach V
Goals, Objectives, and
Policies
A. Future Land Use Element
A -1—A-16
B. Transportation Element
B-1— B-9
C. Infrastructure Element
C -1—C-5
D. Conservation and Coastal Management Element
D-1— D-11
E. Recreation and Open Space Element
E-1— E-5
F. Housing Element
F-1— F-5
G. Intergovernmental Coordination Element
G-1— G-6
H. Capital Improvements Element
H-1— H-14
I. Public School Facilities Element
1-1-1-22
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City of Atlantic Beach Commission City of Atlantic Beach Staff
Ellen Glasser Mayor Joseph Gerrity, City Manager
Cindy L. Anderson, Commissioner Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy Ci ty Manager
Martina "Blythe" Waters, Commissioner Shane Corbin, Community De velopment
Candace Kelly, Commissioner Derek W. Reeves, AICP, Princi Director pal
Brittany Norris, Commissioner Brian Broedell, Planner Planner
INDEX OF TABLES AND MAPS
Future Land Use Map Series
The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 20152030 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: Jurisdictional Wetlands
Map A -3a: Coastal High Hazard Area
Map A -3b: Evacuation Zones
Map Wetlands
"fie, 3c: Shallow Coastal High HazaF' ^~^^FloodingAreas
Map A 'h: C.A-a-4 ,i u -,-.;.d RiSk V'ReFabii;+.,3d: Sea Level Rise Scenarios
Map A-4: Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Map A-5: Energy €ffieier4eyEfficient and Conservation Zones
Map A-6: Military Influence Zone
Map B-1: Transportation Facilities
Map C-1: Existing and D1^^~^d'Potable Water Wells
Tables
Page
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Table A-1: Residential Land Use Classification and Permitted Density ..............
A-97
Table A-2: Non -Residential Intensity Standards ...........................................
AS37
Table B-1: Projected Traffic Volumes..........................................................
B-&4
Table B-2: City of Atlantic Beach Planning Area Minimum Levels of Service ........
B-97
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-43
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-97
Table H-5: Transportation Level of Service Standards ...................................
H -J98
Table H-6: Schedule of Capital Improvements, 200092018-19 through 251-11 11
.-2024-25
H-
4-311
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 most previous EAR was
adopted in PebFuaFy 2003December of 2008, and subsequent EAR -based amendments were adopted
in September of 200-4 Amendments aS FeqWiFed by Stat UtOFY OF 1461le
19, 2008 EAR -based amendments as required by Statutory or Rule changes have not been made
since 2010 such that the effective plan is not current.
The 2008 EAR evaluated the 2003-2008 planning period, and summarized the status of the various
elements atthetime of adoption of the 2004 EAR -based amendment conditions atthetime 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 „f the 1PIaH FefieGtsThe 2010 EAR -based amendments reflected all changes recommended
within the 2008 EAR. Text that+swas 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,
h a v -he were deleted. Other policies that Feqereguired continued implementation or that have
been partially implemented, have beenwere appropriately modified to address the revised planning
horizon. New goals, objectives and policies have b�^^were added to address the issues raised within
the EAR and as mandated by changes to Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. In addition
to the policy changes, the associated data and analysis as required for each Element has beenwas
revised to support this EAR Based Amendment to the Goals, Objectives and Policies.
On March 28 2018 the City received notification of prohibition of plan amendments for failure to submit
proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Amendments by March 20, 2018. This update resolvesthe notification
of prohibition for plan amendments by providing new goals, objectives and policies that address Peril
of Flood as mandated by changes to Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. In addition,
text that was no longer relevant has been deleted or updated. Demographic data that was not
previously included has been added to further describe community character and conditions. Finally,
maps in the existing map series have been updated and several maps have been added to the map
series with new content.
General Characteristics and Conditions of the City of Atlantic Beach
The City of Atlantic Beach is a small coastal community ly�Rgconsisting of approximately three square
miles of land area and a population less than 14,000. The CitV is located 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 eoptaiHs appFaximately feuF squaFe miles and is
a near fully -developed municipality where the predominant land use is residential consisting of Fnan
elderstable and well-established neighborhoods. The City—ef AtlaRtisgeae", 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 (&18SR10) extending
from the ocean westerly to the Intracoastal Waterway, and Mayport Road (SR AM), 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. In 2018 a community driven MaVport Road Visioning Implementation Plan (MRVIP) was
completed to guide future development along the Mayport Road corridor. The MRVIP includes
recommendations for new design standards and activity programming.
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, 2500feet 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 implemeRtatiE)R „f managemeRt ,l ;s f, +tip,,, na and passive open
space. In 2018 the CitV purchased 3.52 acres of a proposed residential development adaacentto Sherman
Creek known as Selva Preserve. The long range use of the 3.52 acres was not determined at the time
these EAR -based amendments were submitted for consideration.
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 +a GrsAA41►
ManagemeRt la •required by law. Since the City's last EAR -based amendment adoption in 2010,
Section 163.3178(2)(f) Florida Statutes was created that requires comprehensive plans to include a
redevelopment component referred to as Peril of Flood that outlines principles that must be used to
eliminate inappropriate and unsafe development in the coastal areas. The state required Peril of Flood
component new community demographics, and an updated map series have been included in this EAR -
based amendment.
Demographics
The demographics section contains information about the City's population and housing characteristics.
Unless otherwise noted, all of the information depicted in this section is derived from the United States
Census Bureau's 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates.
Population
The 2017 estimated population for Atlantic Beach was 13,608 which is up nearly 1,000 from the 2010
reported population of 12,655. The population pyramid below depicts the age distribution by gender of
Atlantic Beach residents.
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The reported median age of Atlantic Beach residents was 46.2 in 2016, higher than the reported median
age of both Duval County (36) and Florida (41.6). The map below depicts the median age by Census Block
and shows the median age decreases as you move east to west within the City.
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The pie chart below represents the reported race of Atlantic Beach residents. The large majority (87.9%)
of residents are White, with 8% Black or African American.
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There are 5,502 households and an average household size in Atlantic Beach is 2.37. This is lower than the
average household sizes of 2.58 reported for Duval County and 2.64 reported for Florida.
Educational Attainment
According to the 2012-2016 ACS Estimate, 94.2% of the population has at least a high school degree. This
is a greater rate than that of both Duval County (88.9%) and Florida (87.2%).
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The chart above shows the City's reported household and family incomes compared to those of Duval
County and of Florida. The chart shows Atlantic Beach has a higher household and family income than
that of Duval County and Florida.
The chart below shows the median earnings of Atlantic Beach residents based on educational attainment.
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The vast majority (85%) of the working population drive personal vehicles to work, with 75.4% driving
alone. This correlates with 81.3% of the working population working outside of Atlantic Beach city limits
and a reported mean travel time to work of 26.7 minutes.
Occupation/EmploVment
Of the 11,239 residents 16 years old and over in Atlantic Beach, 7,329 reported to be in the labor force.
Of these 7,329 residents, 381 reported being unemployed and 46 reported being in the Armed Forces.
The chart below breaks down the occupation for the remaining 6,902 residents that are employed in the
civilian labor force.
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Housing
In 2016, there were 6,554 housing units in the city, which is up from the 6,174 housing units reported in
2010 and the 6,003 housing units reported in 2000. The chart below shows that 83.9% of the housing
units were occupied, while 16.1% were vacant. This 16.1% vacancy rate is higher than those reported in
2010 (10.5%) and 2000 (6.3%).
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The chart above shows the 6,554 housing units classified by the time period they were built. Nearly 50%
of the housing units were built between 1970 and 1989.
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The reported median value of the 3,609 owner occupied housing units in the City is $330,400. The chart
below shows the housing stock broken down by value.
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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 KSection 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 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 orthrough 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 (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 e-FSection 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 IlAuRieipal 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 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.
PolicyA.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 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.
PolicyA.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.
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.
PolicyA.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.
PolicyA.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.
PolicyA.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.
PolicyA.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.
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.
Objective A.1.6
Preservation of Older Neighborhoods
The City shall preserve the sound structural condition and the diverse character of the built environment
of the City and shall encourage development programs and activities that are directed at infill
development as well as the conservation, redevelopment and re -use of existing structures and the
preservation of and re- investment in older neighborhoods.
Policy A.1.6.1 The City shall continue to implement code enforcement procedures in order to
prevent physical deterioration and blight throughout the City.
Policy A.1.6.2 The City shall encourage and assist in the revitalization of older neighborhoods that
provide housing for very low, low and moderate- income residents, particularly
neighborhoods containing sound, but aging housing stock, where adequate public
services and facilities re existing.
Policy A.1.6.3 The City shall discourage redevelopment practices that displace very low, low and
moderate -income residents.
Objective A.1.7
Coordination with Other Agencies and Adjacent Cities
The City shall coordinate its planning and development activities with the resource management plans
of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Department of Environmental Protection, the
City of Jacksonville and the City of Neptune Beach, as well as with other private entities and public
agencies, as may be appropriate.
Policy A.1.7.1 The City shall develop and adopt regulations and policies, which are consistent with
resource management plans of other government agencies and any special districts
within which the City is located.
Policy A.1.7.2 The City shall not issue local development permits prior to the issuance of any other
required permit from County, State or Federal agencies having jurisdiction and
permitting authority over the proposed development. Issuance of a required permit
from County, State or Federal agencies shall not be a presumption of any entitlement
to a local Development Permit.
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.
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 ed it the Ster.m. Tide Atlas r r �
by the NeFtheast [L.ridda o.,..'., ^I r.,... eil as ^r+ of the latest Regie Ral HUIFFiGa
Evae iatian S*..4.. 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, 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 Chapt2-FSection 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 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
Comprehensive Plan and shall be available concurrent with the impacts of development,
or an alternative means of meeting concurrency requirements shall be provided—l-R
PolicyA.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 Plan.
Objective A.1.10
Surrounding Land Uses
The City shall continue to maintain a development character, which is compact in form, orderly in its land
use pattern, and diversified in its makeup so as to ensure employment opportunities, affordable housing,
a pleasant living environment, and cost-effective and energy efficient public services.
Policy A.1.10.1 The City shall undertake land annexation only when it can demonstrate an ability
to provide services and facilities in a mannerthat maintains the level of service standards
as set forth within this Plan 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 with no opportunity for sprawl
development as defined by Rule of 5.996(g) R n.r. 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 manner, which
supports the land use designations as set forth within the :1019-2982030 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 ''^'�ro2030 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 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.
(d) Saltair Business District - This general area was originally developed by the Saltair
Development Corporation in 1925. Today this area reflects a mixed development
pattern that transitions between the historic Town Center and suburban retail to
the west along Atlantic Boulevard with Sturdivant Avenue to the north. The land
use category was created to allow the Town Center to expand incrementally
towards Sailfish Drive without creating conflicts with properties zoned Commercial
General. 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. The following zoning districts are consistent
with the Saltair Business District land use category and the uses within this category
shall be limited to the following and as more specifically described within the Land
Development Regulations and when located within the respective zoning district.
• 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.
• 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.
(e) Marsh Oaks Business District - This area was identified during the 2018 Mayport
Road Visioning Implementation Plan for pedestrian friendly redevelopment. The
land use category was created to allow properties to redevelop with a Traditional
Marketplace zoning district without creating conflicts with properties zoned
General Commercial and Limited Commercial. Residential uses, not exceeding the
Medium Density category shall also be permitted, when in conlunction with, or
adjacent to commercial development and redevelopment, provided that such
residential development shall not be permitted within the Coastal High Hazard
Area. The following zoning districts are consistent with the Marsh Oaks Business
District land use category and the uses within this land use category shall be limited
to the following and as more specifically described within the Land Development
Regulations and when located within the respective zoning district.
• 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.
• 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.
—Traditional Marketplace —This area contains development standards similar
to the Central Business District with an expanded range of permitted uses
more consistent with General Commercial. The permitted uses include a
mixture of residential retail office, restaurant, and certain entertainment
uses which contribute to the commercial, civic and cultural vitality of the
City. New development including without limitation redevelopment, within
this area shall reflect urban design principles that promote bicycle and
Pedestrian activity such as minimal building setbacks which allow buildings to
be closer to streets and ad'lacent property lines.
(f4) 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.
(ge) 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.
(h#) 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
Munieepal Code of Ordinances for the City of Atlantic Beach and the Land
Development Regulations.
(ig) 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.
(i4) 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—;,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.
PolicyA.1.11.2 The Future Land Use Map and all Maps included within the 20�02030
Comprehensive Plan Map Series are adopted herewith as part of this Plan. In the event
of any conflict between any Maps and the text of the Plan, the text of the Plan shall
control.
Policy A.1.11.3 The City's Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, zoning or other maps,
and any regulations within the City's Code of Ordinances related to the use and
development of land shall be subordinate to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future
Land Use Map, which is part thereof.
Policy A.1.11.4 Where interpretation is required to determine exact boundaries as depicted upon
the Future Land Use Map, boundaries shall be determined by the nearest property line,
the right-of-way line of Streets, municipal boundaries, section, township and range
lines, or environmental or geographic features which serve as natural boundaries, as
may be appropriate.
Policy A.1.11.5 The Commercial District, Central Business District, Saltair Business District and Marsh
Oaks Business District densities and intensities will be governed by tables A.1 and A.2.
Policy A.1.11.6 For mixed-use development, the Commercial District, Central Business District, Saltair
Business District and Marsh Oaks Business District use distributions will be governed by
Table A.3.
Uses
Maximum
Percent
Residential
70%
Commercial
70%
Light Industrial
5%
Public and Semi -Public
10%
Recreation and Open Space
25%
Electric Distribution
5%
Public Schools
5%
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 Ghapt wSection 163.3184, Florida Statutes, and shall, establish procedures
to provide for the review and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy A.1.13.1 As required by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the City shall prepare and adopt an
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) in accordance with the schedules and procedures
as established by the State land planning agency.
Policy A.1.13.2 The City shall provide for the public notification, review and the public participation in
all amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and also in the preparation and adoption of
the Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Policy A.1.13.3 The City shall not support amendments to the Future Land Use Map or the Plan, which
would authorize development within Conservation and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
that may be reasonably foreseen to have adverse impacts to such areas unless such
impacts are mitigated with equal resource replacement within the City.
PolicyA.1.13.4 Applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed and evaluated based
upon the following factors:
(a) Eensiste*ey Consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Plan;
(b) ee^�--—steffte Consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast
Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan;
(c) %Rs ±^^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) t#e The potential for adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas, the
natural environment or the aesthetic quality of the City, or
(4} eeej 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 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 Buildingbuilding standards that should be observed are contained in
the Florida Green Commercial Q"' Building Designation Standard, Version -12.0,
published by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
PolicyA.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 StateFlorida Building GodesCode.
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
s9FAPreheRs+ve plans, ^'^^ ^~d'm^^*sthe Comprehensive Plan, and proposed
changes to land deve'^^m^^* Fegulati the Land Development Regulations ,
egulations, 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, as defined in Map A-6, Military Influence Zone, of the 29282030
Comprehensive Plan Map Series. The Commanding Officer shall be afforded adequate
opportunity to review and comment on the proposed changes prior to final action.
PolicyA.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 § Section 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 devele^m^n*
^Land Development Regulations.
(c) In instances where land within the m;';taFy "'flueRee �eReMilitary 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 eamprehensive plan
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.
B. Transportation Element
Introduction
ThisTlie 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),
Florida Statutes 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 herize^ year of 20 ._ Traffic data from the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and the City's Department of Public Works has been
compiled into this element.
Level of Service Standards and Criteria
Level of Service (LOS) is a method of describing the operating conditions of a roadway for various traffic
volumes. It is a qualitative measure of the effect of a number of factors including speed and travel time,
traffic interruptions, freedom to maneuver safely, driving comfort, convenience, and operating costs.
Measurement criteria to establish traffic circulation efficiency goals are often expressed in terms of
average speed for arterial streets and highways. Because of the difficulty in measuring actual average
speeds, traffic flow or Level of Service (LOS) comparison is used to show a measure of efficiency along
the roadway. Levels of service represents a range of operational conditions, not a precise number or
volume. The following are general descriptions of the six Levels of Service as established by the
Transportation Research Board, 1997.
LOS A — This is a condition of free flow, accompanied by low volumes and high speeds. Traffic
density is low, with uninterrupted flow speeds controlled by driver desires, speed limits, and
physical roadway conditions. Little or no restriction in maneuverability due to the presence of
other vehicles enables drivers to maintain their desired speeds and arrive at their destinations
with little or no delay.
LOS B —This is a condition of stable flow, with operating speeds somewhat restricted by traffic
conditions. Drivers still have reasonable freedom to select their speed and lane of operation.
Reductions in speed are not unreasonable, with a low probability of traffic flow being restricted.
The lower limit (lowest speed, highest volume) of this Level of Service has been used in the design
of highways.
LOS C—This is still a stable flow, but speeds and maneuverability are more closely controlled by
the higher volumes. Most drivers are restricted in their freedom to select their own speed,
change lanes or pass. A relatively satisfactory operating speed is still obtained, with service
volumes suitable for urban design practice.
LOS D —This Level of Service approaches unstable flow, with tolerable operating speeds being
maintained, though considerably affected by changes in operating conditions. Fluctuations in
volume and temporary restrictions to flow may cause substantial drops in operating speeds.
Drivers have little freedom to maneuver, and comfort and convenience are low. These conditions
can be tolerated, however, for short periods of time.
LOS E —This Level of Service cannot be described by speed alone, but represents operations at
low operating speeds, typically, but not always, in the neighborhood of 30 miles per hour, with
volumes at or near the capacity of the highway. Flow is unstable, and there may be stoppages
of momentary duration. This Level of Service is associated with operation of a roadway at
capacity flow.
LOS F — This describes 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 unacceptable operating conditions for roadways within the
City of Atlantic Beach. The FDOT Handbook incorporates standardized service volumes for each of the
LOS designations listed above. The Handbook is a tool to provide for a general overview of the
operating conditions of the roadway segments. More refined methods can be used during concurrency
review for those segments where a more detailed traffic engineering analysis is critical for
determining whether there exists adequate roadway capacity.
The FDOT Handbook determines service volumes based on a number of standardized factors. These
factors include; 1) area type; 2) roadway functional classification; 3) number of lanes; 4) median type;
and 5) number of signals per mile.
The FDOT Handbook sets the minimum Level of Service standards for roadways on the State Highway
System. The LOS standards for an urbanized area of over 500,000 apply to roadways within Atlantic Beach,
in that the City of Atlantic Beach is part of the Jacksonville Urbanized Area. The FDOT standard for all
roadways in such an urbanized area is LOS D. However, pursuant to S. 163.3180(10), Florida Statutes, a
local government may adopt alternative LOS standards for any State roadway that is not on the Florida
Intrastate Highway System (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.
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 1-95 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 one of the
si-r�Iargestempleyeremployers within the County. Within the City, Atlantic Boulevard is a divided six -
lane arterial roadway with several signalized intersections. A construction project was completed in 2002
that widened Atlantic Boulevard to six -lanes over the Intracoastal Waterway. Commercial
establishments are located on both the north and south sides of Atlantic Boulevard, and much of the
existing traffic results from motorists entering and exiting driveways that serve these establishments.
Mayport Road extends from the southern limits of the City at Atlantic Boulevard to the northern limits
of the City .near Assisi Lane. 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.
Seminole Road, Ocean Boulevard, Plaza, and Sherry Drive are urban collectors, which primarily serve
the residential areas north of Atlantic Boulevard, and east of Mayport Road. These are all two-way, two-
lane roadways and experience 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
!"a*e 14„_a._ on.1-295.
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. Proiected 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
0.1 mile North of SR AIA
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
S.R. AIA
South of 11th Street
57,333
59,833
62,333
SR 10
175 feet West of Third Street
35,250
37,000
38,750
SR 10
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 R ^r -.+^-The JTA operates three routes through the City including two local routes with
service 7 days a week and one community shuttle with a fixed route and curbside service 6 days a week.
Route 10 is a local route operating along Atlantic Boulevard, connecting the South Beach area of
Jacksonville Beach to downtown Jacksonville. Route R4-24 is the other local route providing a loop
between Mayport Village to the north of the City and the Atlantic Village shopping center on Atlantic
Boulevard. Route 303 is the community shuttle and consists of a loop that connects the Atlantic Village?
'^r-ated a;o„s shopping center on Atlantic Boulevard, with the S^ -+" °^^^" ^ ^f I;;Gkr^^,•*"^ °^,^"
Mayo Clinic
Weatedvia Penmen Road and South Beach ParkwaV. The JTA is currently constructing a Bus Rapid Transit
route as part of their First Coast FIVer system that will connect Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville a4pg
-Butler QA-ulevard Route Q4—pFev;des—a Jeep betweeH ""^Y^^" + and Atlantic Village.Beach with
Downtown Jacksonville. There is 44ealso express titroute 202 operating rush hour service
preu+d+r}gsix days a �"�^^+ ^ ^^+'^^ f�^^^week north of the City ^f ^+� ,+;,. Q^.,,." +^ ,A^,.,,,+^,.,^
Af ;wks^.,,,;n^ Q^^,." +^ +"^ n^,.,.,+^,.,,, ^r^-, „,., Q^-,,." Q^.,i^„-,between Naval Station MaVport and
theHart 1344gzRegency area of Jacksonville. 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.
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 oflacksonville 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. In 2018, construction began on a Safe Routes to School project along Sherry Drive and
Seminole Road identified in the bikeway plan. Once completed, the project will link approximately 1.4
miles of residential neighborhoods with an eight foot multiuse path.
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.
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 €POTFDOT's Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for
Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways.
Policy 8.1.1.4 The City shall require warrants for installation of new traffic control devices and
coordinate their efforts with FDOT.
Policy 8.1.1.5 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 8.1.2.1 The City shall continue to implement the Manual of Traf-fin C-antrel; and Safe
PFaetieesUniform Minimum Standards for-*r^^+r ^nP, 1444 Design' Construction;
and Maintenance for Streets and Utility QpeFatia+;-sHighways 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 13.1.2.3 The City shall coordinate construction scheduling within the public right-of-ways and
shall minimize whenever possible, any adverse impacts to normal traffic flow resulting
from such construction.
Objective B.1.3
Operating Conditions
The City shall provide streets with operating characteristics that conform to established and accepted
standards so as to ensure safe conditions for vehicles, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Policy 6.1.3.1 The City shall accept the PQAP2010 Highway Capacity Manual definitions for Levels of
Service, which utilize qualitative measures for establishing the operational
characteristics of the various roadways.
Policy B.1.3.2 The minimum Level of Service (LOS) standards, as established by FDOT, and as shown
by the following table, shall be applicable to all local streets and State highway system
facilities within the City of Atlantic Beach.
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 6.1.3.4 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 13.1.3.5 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 13.2
The City shall provide an integrated system of streets that encourage and facilitate coordinated
and compatible land use patterns, including the integration of private development with public
transportation facilities.
Objective B.2.1
Operating Standards
The City shall meet all accepted design and operating standards in the design and construction of
all streets within its jurisdiction.
Policy 8.2.1.1 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 8.2.1.2 Minimum design standards for the construction of new streets or the reconstruction
of existing streets shall be in accordance with FDOT Readwayroadway and TTF gR
StandaFdstraffic design standards.
Policy 8.2.1.3 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 extentfeasible, 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 8.2.2.1 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 FDOTto establish right-of-way
requirements for future widening projects prior to issuance of development permits.
Policy 8.2.2.3 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.
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 8.2.3.1 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 8.2.3.2 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
ofthe developerto 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 8.2.4.1 The City shall continue to enforce land use and subdivision regulations to provide for
the safe and convenient on-site traffic flow, considering motorized and non -motorized
traffic movements and parking requirements.
Objective B.2.4
Energy Efficient Strategies
The City shall maintain its existing street patterns, which have developed to provide a network of
connected 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.
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 CA
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.
Objective C.1.2
Public Facilities Planning
The City of Atlantic Beach shall incorporate capital improvement needs for public facilities within the 4 -
five- 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 #five-year Capital
Improvements Plan and a t-e*five-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 sewerservice
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 shall be permitted only in accordance with the Land Development
Regulations. More than one adjoining, but previously undeveloped lot of record that
is developed concurrently with multiple dwellings or as part of any unified
development project shall provide central sewer and water services.
Policy C.1.3.2 The City of Atlantic Beach shall continue to coordinate with the Duval County Health
Department to promote the inspection, efficient operation and maintenance of existing
septic tanks.
Policy C.1.3.3 Issuance of building permits shall be conditioned upon demonstration of compliance
with applicable Federal, State and local permit requirements for on-site wastewater
treatment systems where applicable.
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.
Policy C.1.4.1 Capital Improvements and infrastructure projects shall be undertaken in accordance
with the schedule provided within the Capital Improvements Element of this
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy C.1.4.2 Projects and improvements needed to correct existing deficiencies shall be given
priority in the formulation and implementation of the annual budget of the City.
Policy C.1.4.3 The construction and expansion of capital improvements shall be scheduled so as
to minimize disruption of services and duplication of labor and to maintain acceptable
service levels for all facilities.
Policy C.1.4.4 All required Federal and State permits shall be obtained before the City undertakes
or authorizes contractors to begin construction and/or operation of infrastructure
facilities.
Objective C.1.5
Conservation of Potable Water Resources
The City of Atlantic Beach shall conserve its potable water resources through regulations, policies and
coordination activities, which shall reduce consumption and provide encouragement for water reuse,
where feasible.
Policy C.1.5.1 The City agrees to comply with the water conservation rules 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 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 AugestNovember of 20022018, 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 plaRRed potable water wells are depicted within Map C-1 of the Future
Land Use Map Series. Areas that may be identified as potential recharge areas shall be
designated as Conservation areas on the City's Future Land Use Map.
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 2-9(�2018, 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 2PI52028.
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.
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 Geastal GeHstFuetwen a 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.
Policy D.1.4.1 The City shall maintain all existing accesses including barrier -free ramps and shall join
with other beach communities, the N9±12Q,North Florida Transportation Planning
Organization (TPO), 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, and reduction
in the number of public parking spaces available at beach accesses shall not be permitted
unless such eliminated spaces are replaced in equal numbers and within similar
proximity to the beach.
Policy D.1.4.3 The City shall not permit, either through public or private action, public access ways
to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, or other waterways, which are open to the
public as of the date of adoption of this Plan, 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.
Objective D.2.1
Hurricane Evacuation
The City shall maintain a comprehensive hurricane evacuation management plan and shall incorporate
into that plan measures deemed necessary to maintain or reduce the City's evacuation clearance times.
Policy 13.2.1.1 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 S 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 13.2.1.4 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 broad program of activities to increase public
awareness; meet the evacuation needs of special populations, and through
coordination with other local governments, strive to achieve an evacuation time within
the "quick" response time frame for each storm category.
Policy D. 2.1.5 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.
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
Geastai construction codes. Repairs made to structures damaged
to a lesser degree shall comply with all applicable Land Development Regulations and
Florida Building and Coastal C„„-+r,.,.+;,,.,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 nm;=ic-ape 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
aeeessassess 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 environmental resources so as to maintain
or enhance air quality, water quality, vegetative communities, wildlife habitats and the natural
functions of soils, fisheries, wetlands and estuarine marshes.
Objective D.3.1
The City shall cooperate with adjacent communities in regional air quality management programs so as
to provide a high standard of air quality.
Policy D.3.1.1 The City shall implement policies of the Local Mitigation Strategy appropriate to protect
air quality and shall require mitigation prior to permitting of projects that may adversely
affect air quality.
Objective D.3.2
Conservation and Protection of Natural Coastal Resources
The Cityshall maintain oradopt provisions within its Land Development Regulationsfor 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 `"�� nd=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 St. John's River Water Management District (SJRWMDJ
in implementation of water conservation measures asset 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 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 Section 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:Section 163.3202, Florida
Statutes, means of ensuring protection of such lands from degradation.
Policy D.3.2.8 Environmentally Sensitive Areas shall include lands, waters or areas within the City
of Atlantic Beach which meet any of the following criteria:
(a) All `"'^wetlands, includingthose determined to be jurisdictional, and which are
regulated bythe Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the St.
Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD);
(b) Estuaries, or estuarine systems;
(d4c) Outstanding Florida Waters and Natural `^'_*^.r °^d'i^_Anatural water bodies,-
(d)
odies;
(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 Florida 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:
(a) Support the enforcement of current State and Federal regulations aimed at
prohibiting discharge of wastewater containing hazardous and industrial waste into
septic tanks or through stormwater runoff into aquifer recharge areas or surface
water bodies.
(b) Public education programs encouraging residents and business owners to avoid the
dumping of used petroleum products, paint, hazardous materials and pesticides
onto the ground or water bodies.
(c) City coordination and monitoring of hazardous wastes by collection and
transportation entities to ensure safe and responsible handling practices.
Objective D.3.3
Regulatory Authority
The City shall continue to cooperate with other permitting and regulatory agencies to improve estuarine
environmental quality to achieve the estuarine water quality standards established by FDEP.
Policy D.3.3.1 The City shall maintain, and amend as necessary, provisions within its Land
Development Regulations to achieve consistency with the rules and regulatory
authority of the SJRWMD.
Policy D.3.3.2 The City shall coordinate with other governmental agencies during the review,
permitting and development of sites which, if improperly developed, could have
adverse impacts upon estuarine water quality and related resources, and through such
coordination, the City shall 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 -.1
(b) Maintain or exceed the standards within this Plan for public access-.,-
(c)
ccess.
(c) Avoid shoreline hardening structures.; and
(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.
Goal DA
The City shall promote and encourage energy conservation and efficiency in an effort to reduce
greenhouse gas emessieRsemissions and protect the environment.
Objective DA1
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 StateFloricla Building CadesCode.
The City shall also promote commercial and residential standards that are promulgated
from time to time by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
Objective DA2
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 buildings 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 Buildingbuilding standards that should be observed are contained in
the Green Commercial Q'.''Buildin Designation Standard, Version 42.0, 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 seastcost and reliability are similar to
traditional vehicles.
Goal D.5
The City shall ensure the development and redevelopment of property requires principles, strategies,
and engineering solutions that reduce flood risks which result from high -tide events, storm surge, flash
floods, stormwater runoff, and the related impacts of sea -level rise.
Objective D.5.1
Development and Redevelopment
The City shall implement development and redevelopment principles, strategies and engineering
solutions to reduce or eliminate flood risk.
Policy D.5.1.1 The City shall protect and restore floodplain areas when possible through land
acquisition or conservation easement acquisition; regulation, including setbacks, buffer
zones designated wildlife corridors, low density zoning, performance standards and
open space requirements.
Policy D.5.1.2 The City shall designate a Floodplain Administrator whom, when possible will be
Certified Floodplain Manager, to enforce the provisions of Chapter 8 of the Code of
Ordinances and other applicable regulations.
Policv D.5.1.3 No development or redevelopment, including but not limited to site improvements
and land disturbing activitv involving fill or regrading, shall be authorized in the
regulatory floodway, as amended from time to time by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to accommodate for changing external conditions, unless
the floodway encroachment analysis required in the Floodplain Management
Ordinance demonstrates that the proposed development or land disturbing activity will
not result in any increase in the base flood elevation.
Policy D.5.1.4 Development or redevelopment within flood hazard areas shall be constructed with
a minimum finished floor elevation of eight and one-half (8.5) feet above mean sea level
or with two and one-half (2.5) feet freeboard, whichever is greater, in order to reduce
flnnri InttPc.
Policy D.5.1.5 The City shall manage its planning, regulatory and utility services to steer future
population concentrations away from the Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA) by
Prohibiting utility expansions that would allow greater populations in the CHHA and
increasing utility availability outside of the CHHA to encourage development in these
areas.
PolicV D.5.1.6 The CL shall continue to upgrade its stormwater infrastructure through drainage
improvements, while utilizing sustainable flood management actions such as the
installation of bioswales, the use of pervious pavement and the maintenance of natural
preserve areas.
Policy D.5.1.7 The City shall continue to work with the State of Florida Division of Emergency
Manaeement (DEM). the Federal Emergencv Management Agencv (FEMA) and the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to mitigate flooding hazards through the
acquisition, elevation or relocation mitigation alternatives by utilizing such programs as
the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP), Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC).
Objective D.5.2
Flood Regulations
The City shall continue to require development and redevelopment to abide by the requirements of the
Florida Building Code and State Statutes in encourage the development and use of renewable energy
resources in regards to flooding.
PolicV D.5.2.1 The City shall continue to require development and redevelopment be consistent with
the flood resistant construction requirements in the Florida Building Code and
applicable flood plain management regulations set forth in 44 C.F.R part 60.
PolicV D.5.2.2 The City shall continue to require development and redevelopment seaward of
the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) established pursuant to F.S 161.053 be
consistent with Chapter 161 of the Florida Statutes.
Objective D.5.3
National Flood Insurance Program
The City shall continue to implement ways to reduce flood insurance premiums fortheir residents.
PolicV D.5.3.1 The Citv shall meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program for
community Darticipation as set forth in the Title 44 Code of Federallv Regulations,
Section
59.22 in order to reduce flood losses and achieve flood insurance premium discounts
for residents.
Policy D.5.3.2 The City shall continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program's
Community Rating System (CRS) administered by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to reduce flood losses and achieve flood insurance premium discounts fortheir
residents.
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 EA
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.
Policy E.1.1.6 The City shall maintain all existing beach access ways as described within the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element and shall continue to make
improvements to prevent erosion caused by pedestrian traffic.
Policy E.1.1.7 The City shall maintain all existing accessible beach accesses, and shall seek
opportunities, where feasible, to provide additional access to all natural and constructed
recreation and park facilities. New facilities shall be developed and constructed in
compliance with applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).
Policy E.1.1.8 The City shall continue to allow parking along public rights-of-way for the purpose of
providing parking for beach access, provided such parking does not interfere with
pedestrian or vehicular safety and does not excessively result in damage to public or
private property.
Policy E.1.1.9 The City shall not permit parks and designated open space to be diverted to any other use
unless mitigated by equal replacement in size and quality of the resource.
Policy E.1.1.10 As of the date of this Plan amendment, the City has exceeded the adopted Level of Service
standards for recreation facilities and open space areas. The adopted Level of Service
standards, as set forth within Table E-1, shall be maintained as minimum standards.
Table E-1. Recreation and Open Space Level of Service Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 2010
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 10,000 population
Beach Accesses
1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space
5 acres per 1,000 population
Golf Course* (public or private)
1 18 -hole course per 25,000 population
Regional Park/Open Space*
5 acres per 1,000 population
*Regional facilities are defined as those, which may not be located within the City of Atlantic Beach, but
are in such close proximity so as to directly serve the daily recreational needs of the residents of the City
of Atlantic Beach, such as Kathryn Abby Hanna Park and area golf courses.
Table E-2. Existing Public Recreation and Open Space Facilities, 20392018
FACILITY
2018
Playground
7
Baseball or Softball Field
4
Soccer or Football Field
4
Basketball Court
5 full courts & 3 half courts
Racquetball/Handball Court
2
Tennis Court
9
Trails
5 plus 2.3 miles of 8 -foot multi -use paths
Community Center
3
Beach Access
21
Passive Park and Open Space
412+/- acres
Regional Park and Open Space
450 acres- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Skate Park
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.
Policy E.1.2.3 The City shall continue to implement and construct its bicycle and pedestrian pathway
system, with priority given to locations that provide links between neighborhoods,
schools, parks and the beach and adjacent beach communities. Where sufficient right-
of-way or land area exists, wider six (6) or eight (8) foot widths shall be the
recommended standard to accommodate for the safety of multi -modal activities. The
City shall also advocate the addition of bike lanes to State and County Roads.
Policy E.1.2.4 The City shall support the development of skateboard facilities so as to provide safe
locations for skateboarding and to discourage this activity in locations that are
dangerous or where damage to public property may result.
Policy E.1.2.5 The City shall maintain Tideviews Preserve, Dutton Island Preserve and River Branch
Preserve as passive and natural recreation areas. Facilities shall be limited to those that
support fishing, canoeing and kayaking, biking, hiking and exercise trails, picnicking and
camping areas and other similar activities. Other public spaces and designated parks,
may be reserved as passive areas, or may be developed as active parks as determined
necessary to maintain Level of Service standards and as appropriate to the location and
size of the area.
Policy E.1.2.6 Public parks, other than those cited within the preceding Policy, shall be considered
as active parks to be used for athletics or specialized recreation activities, as appropriate
to the location of each park. Typical facilities include baseball fields, softball fields,
football fields, soccer fields, rest rooms, parking, recreation building, basketball courts,
skateboard facilities, tennis courts and walking trails.
Policy E.1.2.7 The City shall continue to provide funding for maintenance, staffing and development
of programs, particularly those programs that serve low and moderate -income
populations and the elderly, at the DenneF ParkGail Baker Community Center at Donner
Park and the Jordan -Rask 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 and prior to the impacts of such development.
Policy E.1.3.1 The City shall maintain requirements for the provision of recreation and open space as
a condition of development approval and shall also limit impervious surface area and
land coverage by structures and shall enforce building setbacks in accordance with the
Land Development Regulations.
Policy E.1.3.2 The City shall require all new residential developments containing five (5) dwelling units
or more to provide internal sidewalks or multi -use paths, and such sidewalks or
pathways shall link to other facilities and public spaces where possible. Where sufficient
right-of-way exists or can be designed, sidewalks and pathways shall be constructed at a
minimum width of six (6) feet.
Policy E.1.3.3 The adopted Level of Service standards shall be maintained as a minimum standard
and funding for continued management of these facilities shall be considered during
the annual budget review process.
Policy E.1.3.4 Acquisition of recreation sites and open space areas by the City shall be prioritized
in accordance with expressed desires of the community and in response to availability
of grant funds and other incentive programs.
Policy E.1.3.5 Private development shall not, by any means, restrict or prohibit access or use by
the public of any public recreational resource including the beach, the Intracoastal
Waterway, creeks, streams, marsh and wetland areas
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 Pursivap to 9i 5.010 (3)(s)19, FAG, the 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.
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.
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 Florida 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.
Policy F.2.2.2 The City shall schedule and concentrate capital improvements to coincide with housing
improvement and financial incentive programs as needed to maintain and upgrade the
quality of existing neighborhoods.
Policy F.2.2.3 The City shall encourage individual homeowners and private developers to increase
private reinvestment, which shall upgrade and enhance the structural quality and
aesthetic conditions of existing housing and existing neighborhoods.
Policy F.2.2.4 The City shall continue to rigorously enforce its Land Development Regulations, Florida
Building Codes and other applicable laws as a means of deterring the deterioration of
existing housing stock.
Policy F.2.2.5 The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new development of housing
units within the Section H (Marsh Oaks) area.
Policy F.2.2.6 The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment and new development of single-
family housing units within SeaSpraySeaspray 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 neighborhoods.
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.
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 StateFlorida Building GedesCode.
The City shall also promote commercial and residential standards that are promulgated
from time to time by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
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 r^n,mbiHity ^ ^ ~ Economic Opportunity, 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 monitorand 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.
Policy G.1.1.4 The City shall continue to coordinate with the Cities of Jacksonville, Neptune Beach
and Jacksonville Beach forthe 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 Geun#yCity of Jacksonville 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.
(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 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.
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.
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.
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 forthis purpose.
Policy G.1.3.3 In order to reflect the shared responsibilities for managing development and
concurrency, the City may enter into agreement with one or more adjacent local
governments in order to address cross -jurisdictional impacts of development on
regional transportation facilities.
Objective G.1.4
Coordination with the Duval County School Board
In accordance with the adopted Interlocal Agreement for, Public School Facilities Planning, as may
be amended pursuant to Chapt mSection 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 opportunityto 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), 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.S.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.
H. Capital Improvements Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Terms used within this elements hall be asset forthwith in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes and
r nn?. „{ the PIA-Fida � �Y ;. ;�+ +;,, rade or as defined by applicable City of Atlantic Beach ordinances.
Goal HA
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 forthe 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;
(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 Statutes, 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 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.
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 the 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 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 overthe
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. .,-.pI.,.,,.,.,+a+ &R11 Implementation of a financially feasible Five -Year Capital
Facilities Plan to ensure level of service standards are achieved and maintained;
la.,n� ,+�+o ,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;
ide-Mif cati^n3) Identification of adequate sites for funded and planned schools;
and
e4j The expansion of revenues for school construction.
Policy H.1.2.10 The City hereby adopts by reference as part of this Element the 2009-2018-2019
Five Year 2999 Pive "^a-rDistrict Facilities Work Program, and the Long Range Capital
Improvements Plan as the10-year long-term schedule of improvements program as
adopted byt4e•Duval County Sc"^^' Distri .+Public Schools, 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 the 10 -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 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 service 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,
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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
Running/Hiking Trail
1 trail per 10,000 population
Community Center
1 center per 10,000 population
Beach Accesses
1 access per 2,500 population
Passive Park/Scenic Open Space
5 acres per 1,000 population
Golf Course* (public or private)
1 18 -hole course per 25,000 population
Regional Park/Open Space*
5 acres per 1,000 population
*Regional facilities are defined as those, which may not be located within the City of Atlantic Beach, but
are in such close proximity so as to directly serve the daily recreational needs of the residents of the
City of Atlantic Beach, such as Kathryn 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 Adevelopment permit may be issued, ifdeterminedto be appropriate bythe 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
developer's fair share are committed in accordance with the following and:
(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, €Florida Statutes, or an agreement or
development permit issued pursuant to Chapter 380, €S ,,Florida Statutes, 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),
-P-.HFlorida Statutesl
Table H-2. Sanitary Sewer Level of Service (LOS) Standards City of Atlantic Beach, 2005-:101
Type of Service
LOS Standard
Average sewage
105 gpcd for COAB system
Potable Water
105 gpcd for COAB system (outside City limits)
Peak flow design capacity
234 gpcd for COAB system
Wetland Stormwater Discharge
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 functional 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.
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Type of Service
LOS Standard
Solid Waste
7.3 pounds pcpd
Potable Water
105 gpcd for COAB system
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.
Tahle H-4. Drainaee Level of Service (LOS) Standards Citv of Atlantic Beach. :1005-:10152030
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 forconstruction of new stormwater discharge facilities shall
meet F.A.C. 40C-42.022.
Closed conduits
5 -year frequency, 24-hour duration; IN curve Zone 5, FDOT
Drainage Manual, 2003.
Open channels
10 -year frequency, 24 hour duration; IN 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 in 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.
Table H-5. Transportation Level of Service Standards City of Atlantic Beach,'^^�n2030
Roadway Classification
LOS Standard
Freeways
LOS "D"
Principal Arterial
LOS "D"
Minor Arterial
LOS "E"
Collector Street
LOS "E"
Local Street
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 Street
Maintain existing LOS and travel speed
Local Street
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 Street
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,�,-Florida Statutesl, 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 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,-S Florida Statutes, or an agreement or development permit issued
pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, 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 }Florida Statuesl
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 Camm Rity AffaiFs,Economic Opportunity (DEO), and this
documentation shall be provided to&C-Athe DEO 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 puFsuant to Rule 9:1 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.
Objective HAA
Funding for Capital Improvements
The City shall manage its fiscal resources and establish through revisions to its Land Development
Regulations, as required by seetie„ Section 163.3202, &&Florida Statutes, 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 the 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) toe The orderly scheduling to maximize funding availability; and
(c) appe4unities 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.
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, or as priorities may be established during the
annual budget review process. 20-0.8 0-9 th ^ gh 2013 14, Fities May be
Table H-6. Schedule of Capital Improvements, :2002 092018-19 through 3032
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
GOAL 1.1: COORDINATE AND MAINTAIN HIGH QUAILITY EDUCUATION 11=3
OBJECTIVE 1.1.1 COORDINATION AND CONSISTENCY 11=3
GOAL 1.2: PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY SITING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION 11=4
OBJECTIVE 1.2.1 PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES AND AVIALABILITY 11=4
OBJECTIVE 1.2.2 ENHANCE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DESIGN 11=7
OBJECTIVE 1.2.3 COORDINATE LAND USE AND SCHOOL CAPACITY 11=8
GOAL 1.3: IMPLEMENT SCHOOL CONCURRENCY 11=8
OBJECTIVE 1.3.1 AMENDING ADOPTED LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS 11=9
OBJECTIVE 1.3.2 SCHOOL CONCURRENCY SERVICE AREAS 1-10
OBJECTIVE 1.3.3 PROCESS FOR SCHOOL CONCURRENCY IMPEMENTATION 1- 11
OBJECTIVE 1.3.4 PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATIONS 1 - 13
OBJECTIVE 1.3.5 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING 1-14
DEFINITIONS 1 - 15
MAPS
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 1-19
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS 1-20
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS 1-21
EXISTING LOCATIONS OF DCPS ANCILLARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES 1-22
PLANNED LOCATIONS OF DCPS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-23
I. Public Schools Facilities Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Goal 1.1
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 1.1.1.1 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 1.1.1.2 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 1.1.1.3 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 1.1.1.4 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 population projections for that
Concurrency Service Area. The City will annually revise its Five-year population
projections and update information and provide those 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 1.1.1.5 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 1.1.1.6 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 1.1.1.7 By Decemberof each year,the Cityshall 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 1.2
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 1.2.1
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.
Policy 1.2.1.1 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 1.2.1.2 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 1.2.1.3 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 1.2.1.4 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 1.2.1.5 The City shall coordinate with the DCPS to establish a procedure for timely review
of development for new public school facilities.
Policy 1.2.1.6 Public schools shall be located so as to provide direct access to collector or arterial
roadway system, where feasible.
Policy 1.2.1.7 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 1.2.1.8 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;
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), €.;Florida Statutes, 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 1.2.1.9 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 1.2.1.10 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-P&., Florida Statutes, regarding
flood plain and school building requirements.
Policy 1.2.1.11 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 grants or
other monies for use in preparing a structure as an emergency shelter site.
Policy 1.2.1.12 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 a#ferAreffects on or off- site infrastructure
improvements, the same determination shall be made for the proposed renovation or
expansion.
Objective 1.2.2
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 1.2.2.1 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 1.2.2.2 The Cityshall coordinate with DCPSto seekto provide forthe shared -use and co -location
of school sites and local government facilities with similarfacility 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 1.2.2.3 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 1.2.2.4 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.
Policy 1.2.2.5 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 1.2.2.6 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 1.2.2.7 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 1.2.3
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 1.2.3.1 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 1.2.3.2 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 1.2.3.3 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), Florida Statutes, and
development of regional impacts as provided in 1380.06, Florida
Statutes.163.31' (6)(a)F.S. and r ., i n, .+ of Fegional impaets as pFevided in
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GOAL 1.3
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 1.3.1
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 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 1.3.1.1 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 1.3.1.2 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 overthe
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.
Policy 1.3.1.3 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 1.3.2
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 1.3.2.1 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:
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 1.3.2.2 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 1.3.2.3 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 1.3.3
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 Cityshall 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.
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 afterthe effective date of the School
Concurrency Ordinances.
Policy 1.3.3.1 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 1.3.3.2 The DCPS will be responsible for "concurrency testing" of any new residential
development projects. This process will involve applying the adopted student
generation rate tothe development projectto determine the numberof 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 1.3.3.3 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 1.3.3.4 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, orthe 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
concurrency, and, if issued, development impacts shall be shifted to contiguous CSAs
with schools having available capacity.
Policy 1.3.3.5 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 1.3.3.6 In any instance where the DCPS, in consultation with the Qt-ygty, has determined
that a proposed development 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, orthe 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 1.3.3.7 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 1.3.3.8 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 1.3.3.9 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.
Objective 1.3.4
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 1.3.4.1 The City shall establish standards, procedures, and methodologies for the application
of proportionate share mitigation.
Policy 1.3.4.2 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 1.3.4.3 The City and DCPS shall develop a procedure and methodology to determine the
proportionate share within the CSAs.
Policy 1.3.4.4 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), -P ,Florida
Statutes, 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 sec-tian Section 163.3180(13)(e),
Florida Statutes.
Policy 1.3.4.5 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 1.3.4.6 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 1.3.5
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 1.3.5.1 The City shall implement its school concurrency management system established
pursuant to Policies contained in Objective 1.3.2 through 1.3.4.
Policy 1.3.5.2 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 ensurethat byluly 1, 2010, there are sufficient numberof classrooms
in a public school so that:
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(a) 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;
(b) 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
jcj 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, oranyotherofficial action of local government havingthe 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 forthe 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.
Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Capacity —The report of the permanent capacity of existing
public school facilities. The FISH capacity is the numberofstudentsthat may be housed in a facility (school)
at any given time based on a percentage of the total number of existingstudent 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).
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
andRule 9i 5.025 FA& 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.