DSAC Agenda 09/02/2015 DSAC
Meeting
September 2, 20I5
3:00 PM
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive
Growth Management Department
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
September 2, 2015
3:00 p.m.
Conference Room 610
NOTICE:
Persons wishing to speak on any Agenda item will receive up to three(3) minutes unless the Chairman adjusts
the time. Speakers are required to fill out a "Speaker Request Form," list the topic they wish to address, and
hand it to the Staff member seated at the table before the meeting begins. Please wait to be recognized by the
Chairman, and speak into a microphone. State your name and affiliation before commenting. During
discussion,Committee Members may direct questions to the speaker.
Please silence cell phones and digital devices. There may not be a break in this meeting. Please leave the room
to conduct any personal business. All parties participating in the public meeting are to observe Roberts Rules
of Order,and wait to be recognized by the Chairman. Please speak one at a time and into the microphone so the
Hearing Reporter can record all statements being made.
I. Call to Order-Chairman
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes from July 1,2015
IV. Public Speakers
V. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update—[Jeff Wright]
B. Public Utilities Department update—[Tom Chmelik or designee]
C. Growth Management Department Transportation Engineering Division&Planning Division updates—[Jay
Ahmad or designee]
D. County Fire Review update—[Shawn Hanson and/or Shar Hingson]
E. North Naples Fire Review update—[Eloy Ricardo]
F. Operations&Regulatory Mgmt. Division update—[Ken Kovensky]
G. Development Review Division update—[Matt McLean]
VI. New Business
A. Amendments to off-site Preservations LDC Section 3.05.07[Alex Sulecki]
B. Building Block discussion regarding commercial buildings required elevations[Jonathon Walsh&Caroline
Cilek]
C. Review of fire systems engineering documents 61G15 [Jonathon Walsh]
VII. Old Business
A. Cont'd from the 7/f DSAC meetlna:School impact Fee Update Study[Amy Patterson]
VIII. Committee Member Comments:
Preliminary Utilities acceptance process to be on the October 7"h DSAC agenda[David Dunnavant]
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
October 7,2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
November 4, 2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
December 2, 2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
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July 1,2015
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, July 1, 2015
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier,having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management
Department Building, Conference Room#609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive,Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: Blair Foley(Excused)
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton
Clay Brooker(Excused)
Dalas Disney
Chris Mitchell (Excused)
Robert Mulhere
Mario Valle
Stan Chrzanowski
Norman Gentry (Excused)
Marco Espinar(Excused)
Ron Waldrop (Excused)
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn (Absent)
Jeremy Sterk
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Department Head
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Caroline Cilek, LDC Manager
Marlene Serrano, Manager of Operations, Code Enforcement
Rich Long, Plans Review and Inspections Manager
Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Mike Bosi, Zoning Division Director
Amy Patterson, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program
Management
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording
room the Collier County Growth Management Department—Contact Mr. Evy Ybaceta at 239-252-2400.
I. Call to Order-Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00pm
H. Approval of Agenda
Mr.Disney moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Valle. Carried unanimously 8-0.
III. Approval of Minutes from June 3,2015 Meeting
Mr.Disney moved to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2015 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Chrzanowski. Carried unanimously 8-0.
IV. Public Speakers
None
V. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update— [Jeff Wright]
Ms. Serrano provided the report"Collier County Code Enforcement Department Blight Prevention
Program -Cumulative Code Enforcement statistics- 7/2009—6/21/15"for information purposes.
B. Public Utilities Division update— [Tom Chmelik or designee]
None
C. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning— [Jay Ahmad
or designee]
None
D. County Fire Review update—[Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
None
E. North Naples Fire Review update—[Eloy Ricardo]
None
F. Operations &Regulatory Mgmt.Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Kovensky submitted the"Collier County June 2015 Monthly Statistics"which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities. He noted Staff participated in County budget
hearings and the items put forth were accepted at this point in time. Included in the proposed budget
were the 15 full time employees recently added to the Department and substantial funds allocated for
outside services to complete inspections and other tasks as necessary.
G. Development Review Division update [Matt McLean]
See report submitted by Mr.Kovensky.
H. Update on the Florida Building Code change [Rich Long]
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Mr.Long provided a handout summarizing changes to the Florida Building Code which became
effective on June 30,2015. Discussion occurred on the requirement for the manufactures "stickers"
being required to remain on the windows until"final inspection." Committee members expressed
concern noting the windows are generally installed before a"final inspection"with the stickers
usually removed by cleaning or other workers.
Staff reported they will be undertaking the necessary measures to ensure when the windows are
inspected after installation,the verifications required by the code are made at that time.
The Committee requested Staff to review the automatic notification process for `permit pick up"
as some applicants have not been receiving the notification, while others have.
VI. New Business
A. Walkability discussion with CCPC [Mike Bosi]
Mr.Bosi reported the Collier County Planning Commission will be discussing pedestrian mobility at
their August 20,2015 meeting and are requesting input on the issue from all interested parties.
The Committee noted one topic that should be addressed are the requirements for the construction
of sidewalks including `payment in lieu of sidewalk"and "sidewalks to nowhere."
B. School Impact Fee Update Study [Amy Patterson]
Ms.Patterson provided the "Collier County School Impact Fee Update Study—Draft Report" dated
June 23, 2015 prepared by Tindale-Oliver Associates for consideration. She noted the DSAC
Subcommittee charged with reviewing the item met on June 28,2015 to discuss the report.
Mr.Mulhere provided an overview of the meeting and concerns raised by the Subcommittee which
included the estimates developed for construction and the land acquisition costs. He noted the
Subcommittee's recommendations include verification of the data used to develop the proposed
construction/land costs and the implementation of increased fees should be based on a phased
approach.
During Committee discussions the following was noted:
• The proposal is to raise the fees back to the previous "100 percent"level of 2009.
• If a higher standard of education than that of the other areas in the State is proposed for the
County, is it equitable to shift a portion of the cost associated to the higher standard to those
parties paying impact fees?
• Do the land values utilized in determining the acquisition costs include the likelihood of the
new schools that will be constructed east of 951 where costs of land costs are lower than the
urban area?
• Given the projections,a substantial increase in student enrollment is not anticipated over the
next 5 years,is it prudent to increase fees at this point in time?
• The construction cost estimates used in developing the proposed fees are higher than the
State average. Should the"weighted average"be used in fairness to those persons required
to pay the fees?
• If the fees are not raised back to the"100 percent"level,there will still be impact fees in
affect at some level, assisting in addressing the impacts of development on the school system.
• Was consideration given to the possible negative impacts an increase in fees would have on
the demand for new housing due to possible elevated construction costs (i.e. a reduction in
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the demand for new housing thereby decreasing the amount of future property tax revenue
which may offset or generate more revenue than the increased impact fees)?
• Was the existing land inventory held by the school district included in the considerations for
the estimates for future land acquisition costs?
• Is the District currently identifying land that may be available for acquisition?
Ms.Patterson noted:
• One item taking into consideration when developing the proposed fee structure was the
existing debt service held by the County.
• If the fees are collected, but not utilized within a 7 year period,they are returned to the party
that paid the fees alleviating any concerns the fees will be collected and held in perpetuity
without being expended on facilities.
• The item is scheduled to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners in September and
if the Committee desires, Staff can review today's comments and return at the next meeting
to address the concerns and ascertain a final recommendation from the Committee.
The Committee requested Staff to return the item to the next meeting and provide additional
information including:
1. Provide an analysis of a fee structure utilizing the "weighted average"for construction costs
in the calculations
2. Provide an analysis of the "land bank"currently held by the District and how this may affect
the land acquisition cost estimates utilized in developing the fee structure.
3. Demonstrate a need for increased fees based on the minimal increase projected for student
enrollment
VII. Old Business
A. Update on the Floodplain Management Planning Committee [Caroline Cilek]
Ms. Cilek reported the changes in the Florida Building Code in reference to floodplain development
have been posted on the County's website. Two Priority Map Revision(PMR)requests have been
submitted to FEMA and are under review.
Committee discussion occurred on any other issues that may need to be addressed given the
Floodplain Management Plan has been adopted.
Ms.Cilek noted consideration may be given to reviewing the "Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance"to see if any changes are necessary.
LDC Amendments—Cycle II
Ms. Cilek reported the process required for adoption of the Cycle H amendments will initiate soon.
VIII. Committee Member Comments
Chairman Varian reported Bill Prysi,President of Land Architects, Inc. sent an email dated June 29,
2015 to County Staff and Mr. Mulhere expressing displeasure on the Committee's recommendation in
Section 4.04.06 of the proposed Land Development Code amendment that those professionals
authorized to design retaining walls be categorized depending on the walls function(i.e. landscape
amenities vs. structural walls holding back soil or water).
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Mr.Mulhere reported he responded to Mr.Prysi outlining the Committees concern and County S aff
also responded and informed him they are recommending the language remain`as is."
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
September 2,2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
October 7,2015 GMD Conference Room 610—3:00 pm
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 4:07PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman,William Varian
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on ,as presented , or as
amended
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Collier County Code Enforcement Department
Blight Prevention Program
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Cumulative Code Enforcement statistics
7/2009—8/23/2015:
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Amount of Fines Waived(BCC,CEB,OSM)since July 2009 I $28,044,887.08 I
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Department Performance Statistics 1 Week 4 Week Cumulative 1
FY15 I
8/17/15-8/23/15 7/27/15-8/23/15 3
Number of Code Cases Opened 177 602 7,981
Number of Educational Patrol Visits 187 791 9,719
Number of Code Case Property Inspections 571 2,289 25,512
Number of Cases Closed with Voluntary Compliance 69 231 2,503
Number of Community Meet and Greet events 2 5 97
Number of Community Clean-up Events 0 1 22
Number of Abandoned Home Sweeps 1 4 65
Number of Other Sweeps 1 2 82 1
Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate 0 27 345
Orders 1
Number of Liens Filed 0 0 392
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Number of Nuisance Abatements Processed 41 124 789
Amount of Fines Waived (BCC,CEB,OSM) $0 $90,484.14 $9,079,138.16
New Bankruptcy Filing Notifications 0 0 3 ?.
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Number of Bankruptcy Documents Received 1 8 118
Number of Cases Affected by Bankruptcy 8 8 15
Number of Requests for Property Payoff Requests 7 34 434
Number of Requests for Property Lien Searches 170 680 8,783
Number of open code cases included in Lien Search 16 48 563
Results
Number of Cases Open due to Lien Search 0 0 1
Number of Permits Issued:Garage Sale, Recreational 45 172 1,998
Vehicle
Number of Citations processed from DAS, PU,PR,SO, 67 353 3,986
&CE
Average Time from Complaint to Completion of Initial 1.5 1.5 1.5
Inspection
Average Number of Code Cases Per Investigator 43 44 41
Open Cases by District
Golden Gate—244
East Naples—225
Immokalee—236
Golden Gate Estates—154
North Naples-251
Total Open Cases—1,110
For period of:8/17/15-8/23/15
Report by Case Type
Animal—1
Accessory Use—1
Commercial-0
Land Use-12
Noise—2
Nuisance Abatement—27
Occupational License—1
Parking Enforcement-3
Property Maintenance—9
Protected Species-0
Right of Way-12
Sign-3
Site Development—13
Snipe Sign-73
Temporary Land Use-0
Vehicle—12
Vehicle for Hire-3
Vegetation Removal—5
Total-177
Complaint Reported by:
1 Week 4 Week Since BCC policy 3/12/13
8/17/15-8/23/15 7/27/15-8/23/15
1 2 300
Elected Official
Anonymous accepted 0 0 79
Anonymous not accepted 2 6 800
pursuant to BCC policy
Code Enforcement Department Monthly Report
July 2015 Highlights
• Cases opened: 760
• Cases closed due to voluntary compliance: 307
• Property inspections: 2,766
• Education patrol visits: 1144
• Lien searches requested: 814
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executive Summary
Modification of Land Development Code LDC Section 3.05.07,H.1.f.iii.a.and b.
OBJECTIVE: To provide recommendation on amending the LDC Section 3.05.07, H.1.£ iii. a. and b.
with Board direction to consider the following options:
• Modify the Land Development Code to require a larger but not perpetual management
endowment.
• Remove the option to donate lands and only accept donation of funds with amounts targeted
to acquire and manage multi parcel projects or other targeted lands.
The goal of this modification to the LDC is to better match the long term management costs for Winchester
Head and Red Maple Swamp to the required amount of donated management funding so that donations
under the LDC option,whether in the form of funds or both land and funds,will come as close as possible
to covering management costs for a significant,though perhaps not perpetual,time period.
CONSIDERATION; In 2010,the County's Land Development Code(LDC)was amended to include
Section 3.05.07 H. 1. f.iii. a and b(Exhibit A). This amendment allows property owners the option of
satisfying native vegetation retention requirements through monetary payment or donation of land. Land
donations are required to be initially treated for exotic plants and to be accompanied by a management
endowment. The existing endowment formula was based on 25% of the cost of lands acquired by the
Conservation Collier Program and provides approximately $4,000 per acre for donated lands within
targeted multi-parcel projects. At today's costs, this translates to approximately 7 years of basic
maintenance for donated parcels. Concern has arisen that this will not fulfill the promise to voters relating
to the use of the words"management... in perpetuity"which appears in the titles to Resolutions authorizing
the Conservation Collier levy in 2002 and 2006.
Staff took the issue of an underfunded management endowment to the Board of County Commissioners at
its July 7,2015 public meeting. The Board directed staff to work with the Development Services Advisory
Committee (DSAC) and the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC)to
develop an amendment for the LDC provision considering the above-noted options.
Even though the offsite preservation option was added to the LDC in 2010,donation offers did not come
in to the Conservation Collier Program until 2013,when the economy began to improve and development
started again. Between 2013 and 2015, six (6) land donations and two (2) monetary donations have
occurred under the option,totaling 12.04 acres,and providing$79,508 in management funding. Another
3.42 acres and$8,880 in management endowments are currently in the pipeline.
The current LDC option identifies Winchester Head (WH) and Red Maple Swamp (RMS), two of
Conservation Collier's multi-parcel projects, as suitable locations for donations (Exhibit B). Donations
within these multi-parcel projects are the best way staff has identified to fill in the gaps in these projects
since Conservation Collier Program acquisitions were halted by the Board of County Commissioners in
2011. At the time acquisitions were halted,the Board also approved an Active Acquisition List identifying
these areas as A-List properties should funds become available, signaling their importance as acquisition
projects. The donations and management funding are critical components for completing these projects
and making them fully functional in the Conservation Collier Program. Additionally, the multi-parcel
projects cannot be effectively managed unless most in-holdings are acquired. The Conservation Collier
Program owns 49%and 65%of the WH and RMS projects respectively.In WH this translates to 79 acres
owned out of a total of 159 acres. In RMS,this translates to 200 acres owned out of a total of 305 acres.
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At this point,the only management being done in these locations is exotic control over a 53-acre contiguous
area on the west side of RMS, and some spot exotic control on one parcel in WH for climbing fern.
Maintenance for donations will start in the FY16 budget cycle out of endowment funds.
Estimating the financial needs for long term management is a relatively new science, and the number of
unique conditions that can occur on parcels precludes a simple estimating formula that can address all types
of lands. In this exercise,however,there are specific lands to estimate for,where many factors and some
current costs are known. Future costs,however,cannot be known with 100%confidence, and developing
them will always be somewhat of an educated estimate. Typical components of long term management
calculations include:
• staff time,
• fencing,
• water management,
• field equipment,
• reporting,
• biotic surveys,
• chemicals,
• prescribed fire costs and
• Contingency for unexpected costs(the standard is10%).
A typical range for actual long term management costs in this area for forested lands is between$500 and
$1,100/ac annually,according to one mitigation banker. Collier County's mitigation expert,Kevin Dugan,
agreed with those values. Staff calculations are that the basic cost to mange individual parcels within the
multi-parcel projects is approximately$550/ac(considering only exotic maintenance and staff time).Under
the calculation matrix used by South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD)for mitigation parcel
long term management funding,that annual cost would jump to$980/ac due to additional ancillary costs.
A review of how other Counties and Federal Agencies handle mitigation donations accompanies this
Executive Summary,along with source language for regulations. This is not comprehensive information,
as responses from all agencies were not received.
Significant resources have already been expended to acquire parcels in the multi-parcel project locations;
in RMS,$3.7 million and in WH,$1.5 million. Between these two project areas,some management funds
have been projected under the Board's approved 10-year Conservation Collier financial plan; in RMS
approximately$8,000 annually, and in WH, approximately $7,000 annually. Donated individual parcels
will need to be managed individually until more contiguous blocks of land are acquired; however, there
are efficiencies of scale that will be realized for the larger projects as a whole when they are substantially
completed. Once fully owned, RMS is anticipated to cost approximately $43,000 annually (assuming
$141/acre)to manage and WH is anticipated to cost approximately$24,000 annually(assuming$149/acre).
The lower cost is mostly a function of efficiency achieved in staff time by visiting multiple parcels during
the site visits. The arrival of the shortfall between budgeted/donated funds and project needs depends on
when the parcels are acquired and when staff is able to start managing larger contiguous acreage.
At the Board meeting on July 7th,staff received direction from the Board to work with DSAC and CCLAAC
to develop an amendment to the LDC option that would address concerns,considering the options provided
above.This was also presented to the CCLAAC at its July 131 public meeting,who,as a body,favored the
first option, and assigned the matter to a subcommittee for review. Staff is anticipating at least two
meetings with each subcommittee and full Committees to develop a recommendation to present to the
Board through the Land Development Code cycle in the fall. The tentative schedule, as currently
understood,is for amendments to be developed and a recommendation made to the Board by the end of the
calendar year.
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RECOMMENDATION: That DSAC familiarize itself with the issue,consider remanding to
subcommittee to focus on the issue,and develop a recommendation to be provided to the Board of County
Commissioners through the next LDC amendment process.
PREPARED BY: Alexandra Sulecki,Pr.Environmental Specialist,Conservation Collier Program
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Exhibit A. LDC Section 3.05.07,H.l.f.iii.a.and b.
iii. Off-site Alternatives. Off-site native vegetation retention requirements may be met by monetary
payment or by land donation.
a) Applicants shall make monetary payment to Collier County. Such funds will be used by the County
for the purchase and management of off-site conservation lands within the county. The monetary
payment shall be based on the location of the land to be impacted and be equal to
125 percent of the average cost of land in the Urban Designation or 125 percent of the average cost for
all other Designations,as applicable,as defmed by the FLUE,purchased by Collier County,through the
Conservation Collier program. This monetary payment shall be made prior to the preconstruction
meeting for the SDP or final plat construction plans.
b) In lieu of monetary payment, applicants may choose to donate land for conservation purposes to
Collier County or to another government agency. In the event of donation to Collier County, the
applicant may acquire and subsequently donate land within the project boundaries of Winchester Head,
North Golden Gate Estates Unit 53, another multi-parcel project or any other land designated by
Conservation Collier donation acceptance procedures.
Applicants who choose to donate land shall be required to demonstrate that the land to be donated
contains native vegetation communities equal to or of higher priority(as described in subsection 3.05.07
A.) than the land required to be preserved onsite. In no case shall the acreage of land donated be less
than the acreage of land required to be preserved onsite. Land donated to satisfy the off-site vegetation
retention requirement must be located entirely within Collier County.Donations of land for preservation
shall be made to a federal,state or local government agency established or authorized to accept lands for
the conservation and management of land in perpetuity, subject to the policies and procedures of the
receiving entity. Lands donated to Collier County must include a cash payment for management of the
land. The amount of this payment shall be equal to 25 percent of the average cost of land in the Urban
Designation or 25 percent of the average cost in all other Designations,as applicable, as defmed by the
FLUE,purchased by Collier County,through the Conservation Collier program.
Exhibit B.Conservation Collier Multi-parcel Projects—Red Maple Swamp and Winchester Head
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administrative deviations to reduce the minimum 50 percent indigenous native vegetation
requirement within this subsection to a lower percentage.Existing,approved indigenous preserve
areas within planned developments are not eligible for administrative deviations, unless the
preserve areas are interior to the project(100 feet or more from the property line).The
administrative deviation request must include the unique conditions or circumstances that make the
property unusable and unreasonably burdensome,and demonstrate why granting the deviation is in
the public interest.The applicant must provide details of other actions that will be taken to offset
the reduction(mitigation).Mitigation that will be considered includes,but is not limited to:
a.
Onsite ecological creation/restoration,with long-term management.A minimum two to one
ratio of creation/restoration area to indigenous area to be mitigated.
b.
Offsite land acquisition with perpetual conservation protection.A minimum three to one ratio
of acquired land to indigenous area to be mitigated.
c.
Offsite ecological restoration on public lands or protected private lands.A minimum three to
one ratio of acquired land to indigenous area to be mitigated.
d.
Purchase of appropriate credits from a permitted mitigation bank.
e.
A minimum three to one ratio of acquired land to indigenous area to be mitigated. Indigenous
preservation area credits listed in section_l Q-4I5(b)(3)a. do not apply to onsite ecological
creation/restoration areas or offsite areas.
Charlotte County Code of Ordinances Section 3-5-383(10)
(10)
Charlotte County and the Conservation Charlotte Program shall cooperate,to the greatest extent
possible with other public agencies that must mitigate for environmental impacts associated with
construction projects.Where possible,such mitigation shall be sited to buffer environmentally
sensitive lands,create environmental corridors,and aid in the protection of functioning
environmental systems. However,mitigation for off-site construction projects may be sited on
lands protected using funds from the environmentally sensitive lands ad valorem tax only in
accordance with section 3-5-386.
Hillsborough County Land Development Code Sec.4.01.13.-Offsite Preservation
The offsite preservation requirement may be fulfilled either directly by preserving land offsite or indirectly by
contributing to an offsite preservation land bank,as provided below.
A.
In-kind Preservation
1.
Offsite significant wildlife habitat preservation sites,pursuant to the requirements of 4.01.09,shall
be the same type of habitat(i.e,xeric or mesic)or land which can be restored to the same type of
habitat as the natural plant community being adversely impacted onsite by development.
2.
Offsite preservation sites for listed species shall be biologically manageable and appropriate habitat
for the wildlife or plant species requiring protection or land which can be restored to such habitat.
An offsite preservation site shall be acre-for-acre compensation for the essential wildlife habitat
being adversely impacted onsite by development.
B.
Site Selection
The location of offsite preservation sites shall be within Hillsborough County.
2.
Offsite preservation sites shall meet all appropriate acquisition,preservation,restoration,habitat
suitability, manageability, size,and other provisions of this Section(4.01.13). Such lands may be
(1)selected from a list of approved land bank sites,(2)sites composed of additions of land to
existing publicly managed areas held for conservation purposes,such as State or County parks or
preserves,or(3)other suitable sites recommended for preservation or restoration by a State or local
governmental land conservation agency.Alternatively,the developer may propose another site
within an ecosystem or river basin in proximity to the habitat being adversely impacted onsite by
development. The alternative site shall be subject to review and approval pursuant to the criteria in
this Section(4.01.13).
3.
In determining whether the selection of a particular offsite preservation site is appropriate,the
Administrator shall consider the overall habitat suitability or restoration suitability,if applicable;
the life history requirements of any species being protected;the protectability of the site;the
manageability of the site;the size of the site;and recommendations concerning the site from the
Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission and other appropriate agencies.
4.
When the offsite preservation requirements apply to a listed species'essential habitat,priority shall
be given to selecting a site which can be restored to support the listed species.
C.
Preservation Methods
1.
Offsite preservation sites shall be for the purpose of restoring(if applicable),preserving,and
maintaining natural areas in perpetuity.
2.
The developer shall meet the offsite preservation acreage requirement through one of the following
methods:
a.
Land Acquisition. The developer may acquire and transfer fee simple title of an appropriate
offsite preservation site to a land conservation governmental agency or private,non-profit
land conservation organization;or
b.
Contribution to an Offsite Preservation Land Bank. The developer may contribute to an
offsite preservation land bank based upon the land bank's actual cost of acquiring in-kind
preservation lands,plus cost of restoration,if any,plus estimated total cost of management
during the life of the land bank,divided by applicable acreage,multiplied by the carrying
costs;or
C.
Conservation Easement.The developer may acquire through fee simple purchase an
appropriate offsite preservation site and establish a conservation easement in favor of the
Hillsborough County or other land conservation governmental agency or private,non-profit
land conservation organization in accordance with the requirements of Section 704.06,F.S.
When a developer chooses this option,a management plan shall be developed in cooperation
with the landowner which stipulates the limitations on the use of the land and identifies the
habitat management activities and assignments of responsibility.
D.
Timing
The Natural Resources Permit shall specify the acreage and location of the offsite preservation site,the
cost and timing of any monetary contributions or offsite acquisitions,the ownership and party
responsible for management of the offsite preservation site,the location of any onsite development,
including land alteration and construction activities;and shall contain a requirement that any significant
or essential wildlife habitat on the project site,for which offsite preservation is being provided,shall not
be disturbed or adversely impacted prior to meeting the offsite preservation requirements.
Monroe County
Alachua County
•(2)
Offsite preservation. The applicant may provide offsite mitigation through the preservation of
land through offsite dedication,transfer of fee or less than fee simple title to a land
conservation agency,non-profit conservation organization,or other entity approved by the
county. Portions of offsite conservation management areas requiring protection under this
ULDC shall not be used as credit towards a mitigation proposal.Mitigation of impacts to a
regulated plant or animal species or its habitat that is required by a state or federal agency
(such as the water management districts)shall be applied towards offsite mitigation if it is for
the same development project and meets the following requirements:
a.
Offsite protection sites shall meet all appropriate size,site selection and design,
protection,ownership and maintenance,and other provisions of this chapter applicable
to onsite conservation management areas. Fencing may be required to control access to
the mitigation area.
b.
Offsite conservation management areas shall be located in Alachua County and may
include:
Sites composed of addition of land to existing publicly managed areas held for
conservation purposes,such as state or county parks or preserves;
ii.
Sites recommended for preservation or restoration by a state or local governmental
land conservation agency;or
Other suitable sites within an ecosystem or watershed in proximity to the
conservation or preservation area being adversely impacted by development.
(d)
Fee-in-lieu of land. As an alternative to the protection of land,the county may allow contribution of
a fee-in-lieu-of-land to the environmentally sensitive lands fund, under which the county shall
purchase or manage land to protect natural resources in accordance with standards of this chapter.
Where fee-in-lieu of land is allowed,the cash payment shall be equivalent to 150 percent of the
average per acre-appraised market value,at the time of permit application,multiplied by the
number of acres of regulated natural resource for which mitigation is required,plus estimated total
cost of management required to establish the viability of that type of resource.
Miami-Dade County
• Sec.24-49.2.-Review and evaluation of permit applications,natural forest community standards,
specimen tree standards.
A review of each completed tree removal permit application shall be conducted by the Department.This
review and all actions taken by the Department under the provisions of this article shall be conducted using
best available practices from biology,botany,forestry,landscape architecture and other relevant fields,and
shall be conducted in a manner that is consistent with all applicable goals,objectives and policies in the
Comprehensive Development Master Plan for Miami-Dade County,Florida. Upon receipt of a completed
permit application,the Department shall determine whether the site contains any portion of a natural forest
community, specimen trees or any other trees subject to the provisions of this article as follows:
(1)
If a site contains any portion of a natural forest community,then the provisions of Section 24-49.2(1)
shall apply.If any person is in doubt as to whether a particular property has been designated as a
natural forest community,said person may request a written determination from the Department.
Said written determination shall state whether or not a particular property has been so designated
by the Board of County Commissioners in the forest community maps under Resolution 1764-84
and shall be prepared by the Department within twenty(20)days of receipt of said request.
Any property owner of a designated natural forest community site may request that the Department
verify the designated boundaries of a specific natural forest community site or may request that a
specific site be deleted from the approved natural forest community maps.Requests for verification
of the designated boundaries of a specific natural forest community site or the deletion of a specific
site from the approved maps shall be made in writing to the Department. Upon receipt of such
requests,Departmental staff shall inspect the site and make a determination whether the approved
boundaries accurately reflect the current boundaries of a natural forest community as defined
herein,or whether a site should be deleted from the approved maps. If it is determined that the
approved boundaries of a specific natural forest community site are no longer accurate,the Director
or the Director's designee shall modify the approved boundary of the natural forest community.
One(1)copy of the modified boundary shall be furnished to the person who originated the request
within thirty(30)days of receipt of the original request and another copy shall be made
permanently available at the Department for reference by the public. If it is determined that a
specific natural forest community site in its entirety no longer meets the definition of a natural
forest community as defined herein,the Director shall recommend to the Board of County
Commissioners that the site be deleted from the approved natural forest community maps.
(2)
If a site contains any specimen trees,then the provisions of Section 24-49.2(II)shall apply.
(3)
If there are trees present on a site other than any portion of a natural forest community or specimen
trees,then the replacement provisions of Section 24-49.4 shall apply.
(4)
In the event that a site contains any combination of natural forest community,specimen trees or other
trees,then Sections 24-49.2(1),24-49.2(11),and 24-49.4 shall be applied in proportion to the
presence of each type of tree or community.
The standards to be applied in reviewing tree removal permit applications involving natural forest
communities or specimen trees are as follows:
(I)
Natural Forest Community Standards.
(1)
Upon receipt of an application for tree or understory removal work in a natural forest
community,Departmental staff shall verify that the site currently meets the definition of
a natural forest community as defined herein.If Departmental staff determine that a site
no longer meets the definition of a natural forest community,then the Director shall
recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the site be deleted from the
natural forest community maps.Upon approval by resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners,the site will no longer be subject to the provisions of Section 24-
49.2(1),but may nevertheless be subject to the provisions of Sections 24-49.2(I1)and
24-49.4. In the event that Departmental staff determine that the site currently meets the
definition of a natural forest community as defined herein,but the boundary line shown
on the approved maps no longer accurately reflects the boundary of a natural forest
community as defined herein,the boundary of the natural forest community as shown
on the approved maps shall be modified by the Director or the Director's designee. One
(1)copy of the modified boundary shall be furnished to the property owner and another
copy shall be made permanently available at the Department for reference by the public.
If the boundaries of a natural forest community are modified,only that area
encompassed within the modified boundary of the natural forest community shall be
subject to the provisions of this section.
(a)
Except as provided in Section 24-49.2(I)(1)(c)below,a permit shall not be issued to
clear more than ten(10)percent of the canopy and understory of any hardwood
hammock natural forest community or more than twenty(20)percent of the
canopy and understory of any pineland natural forest community,provided said
sites are five(5)acres or greater.If a site has a total area of less than five(5)acres
and the natural forest community covers all or a portion of the site,a permit may
be issued to clear up to one-half('/s)acre within a hammock natural forest
community and up to one(1)acre within a pineland natural forest community,
only if the clearing of ten(10)percent or twenty(20)percent,respectively,does
not allow some use of the property.
(b)
The remaining portions of all natural forest community sites,outside of the areas
where tree and understory removal have been permitted by the Department,shall
be deemed preserve areas and shall be left in a natural state.Additional clearing of
trees or understory shall be prohibited in these preserve areas, except as authorized
by other provisions of this article.Firebreaks for pineland natural forest
community preserves shall be permitted,and the total area encompassed by the
firebreaks(up to a maximum of ten(10)percent of the natural forest community
site)shall not be included in the total area which is permitted to be cleared,
pursuant to Section 24-49.2(I)(l)(a)and(c). Required dedicated public rights-of-
way and required public utility easements in pineland and hammock natural forest
communities shall be excluded(up to a maximum of ten(10)percent of the
natural forest community site)from the total areas permitted to be cleared,
pursuant to Section 2449.2(I)(1)(a)and(c).The criteria for determining which
portion of a natural forest community shall be preserved are as follows:
(i)
Whether the preservation area affords maximum protection to rare,threatened
and endangered species.
(ii)
Whether the preservation area affords maximum protection to areas of high
wildlife utilization such as,but not limited to,nesting or breeding areas.
(iii)
Whether the preservation area is located to minimize the number of trees and
understory vegetation that is to be removed and disturbed for development.
(iv)
Whether the preservation area is located to protect the geological and
archaeological value of the site.
(v)
Whether the preservation area is located contiguous with another natural forest
community.
(c)
Permits for tree and understory removals within natural forest communities that are
issued in accordance with Section 24-49.2(i)(l)(a)and(b)above shall not require
any tree or understory replacement.As an alternative to Section 24-49.2(I)(l)(a).
above,a permit may be issued to clear up to an additional ten(10)percent of a
pineland natural forest community,provided that tree and understory replacement
are a requirement of the permit. Said tree and understory replacement shall
provide for the replacement of one hundred(100)percent canopy coverage equal
to the square footage of the additional area to be cleared regardless of the actual
tree canopy contained therein to account for the replacement of the trees and
understory,pursuant to the provisions of Section 24-49.4(1)(b)(i).
(d)
Any permit issued for the removal of trees and understory within a natural forest
community shall include a specific requirement which allows a minimum of
fifteen(15)days for the salvaging of native plant materials within the area which
is permitted to be cleared. However,any person desirous of salvaging plant
materials must first have authorization from the permittee or owner of the
property,which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Department
shall maintain a list of persons interested in salvaging native plant materials and
shall notify them immediately upon issuance of such a permit.
(2)
Alternatives to the provisions of Section 24-49.2(I)(I). In order to provide for unique design
considerations for the replacement requirements in Section 24-492(I)(1)(c)above,and
to address natural forest community sites which are within the 1990 Urban
Development Boundary,the following shall apply:
(a)
Alternative tree and understory replacement plans may be submitted for projects which
require mitigation,pursuant to Section 24-49.2(I)(l)(c)above,that are outside of
the 1990 Urban Development Boundary. Said alternative plan shall be prepared by
a landscape architect or other individual knowledgeable in the field of natural area
restoration,and shall indicate the deviations from the standard requirement and
justification for approval.
(b)
Alternative tree and understory replacement and preservation plans may be submitted
for projects which affect natural forest communities which are located within the
1990 Urban Development Boundary and which cannot meet the express terms of
Section 24-49.2(I)(1). In such cases,the applicant shall have the burden of
demonstrating that a proposed project meets the intent of this article and that the
provisions of Section 24-49.2(1)(1)cannot be met.
(i)
At a minimum,an alternative tree and understory replacement and preservation
plan shall include:
1.
A statement sealed by a landscape architect registered in the State of
Florida that indicates that he has prepared the submitted plan and that
the intent of this article can effectively be met through the submission
of an alternative plan;provided,however, if the project only
encompasses a single family residence with ancillary facilities,then
said statement and plan may be made by an individual knowledgeable
in the field of natural area restoration;
2.
The proposed location of all vegetation preservation and replantings
(consisting exclusively of native species),all property lines,and all
proposed or existing structures, driveways and utility easements;and
3.
A tabulation that identifies any deviations from the requirements of Sectioni
24-49.2(1)(1)and explicitly provides for equivalent compensation by
alternative replanting(consisting exclusively of native species)or trust
fund contributions.
(ii)
Approval of the plan shall be determined by the Department.The Department
shall consider the following factors in evaluating the alternative preservation
plan:
1.
Whether the proposed plan preserves a portion of the natural forest
community.
2.
Whether the proposed plan provides for on-site or off-site replanting,
including understory replanting.
3.
Whether the proposed plan provides for an equitable contribution to the
Miami-Dade County Tree Preservation Trust Fund when the minimum
preservation standards of Section 24-49.2(1)(1)are not met.
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BUILD € BLOCKS IUr
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EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
SUBJECT: To establish compliance with the construction of
buildings and structures governed by the Florida
Building Code (FBC) 5th Edition—Building and ASCE
24-14- Flood Resistant Design and Construction.
AUTHORITY: FBC 5th Edition: Chapter 1 —Administration, 101.2
Scope; Section 1612 Flood Loads; 1612.4 Design and
construction; Chapter 5 of ASCE 7 —Wind Load and
ASCE 24— Flood Resistant Design and Construction;
Collier County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
PURPOSE: To establish that compliance with Chapter 5 of ASCE 7
and ASCE 24-14 is required for buildings and
structures located in flood hazard areas, including
coastal high hazard areas.
RELATED BUILDING BLOCKS: A-128 Certified Site Plans and Spot Surveys
and A-132 FEMA Inspections
DEFINITIONS:
Base Flood Elevation (BFE): The BFE is the elevation of flooding, including wave
height, having the 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. The
BFE is identified on Collier County's effective Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
(DFIRM).
Design Flood Elevation (DFE): The elevation of the "design flood," including wave
height, relative to the datum specified on the community's legally designated flood
hazard map.
In general, the BFE and the DFE are the same elevation on the Collier County
effective DFIRM.
For the purposes of South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD) DFEs, the
SFWMD DFE will be compared to the BFE + 1, and the higher elevation will be
required.
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Dry floodproofing: A combination of design modifications that results in a building
or structure, including the attendant utilities and equipment and sanitary facilities,
being water tight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water
and with structural components having the capacity to resist loads as identified in
ASCE 7 (Section 1612 FBC).
Flood Hazard Area:The greater of the following two areas: 1) The area within a
floodplain subject to a 1-percent of greater chance of flooding in any given year.
2) The area designated as a flood hazard area on a community's flood hazard
map, or otherwise legally designated.
For the purposes of this Building Block, the Flood Hazard Area in Collier County
shall include any flood zone that begins with a "V"or"A".
PERMITS:
The FBC Building establishes in Chapter 1 — Administrative the scope the
Building code and reads as follows:
101.2 Scope.The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building of structure or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single family
dwellings (town houses) not more than three stories above grade plane
in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures
shall comply with the Florida Building Code, Residential.
2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions or change
of occupancy shall comply with Chapter 34 of this code.
Section 1612 Flood Loads establishes General and Design and construction
standards as follows:
1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established in Section 1612.3, all
new construction of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures,
including substantial improvement and restoration of substantial damage to
buildings and structures, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of
flood hazards and flood loads. For buildings that are located in more than one flood
hazard area, the provisions associated with the most restrictive flood hazard area
shall apply.
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1612A Design and construction. The design and construction of buildings and
structures located in flood hazard areas, including coastal high hazard areas, shall
be in accordance with Chapter 5 of ASCE 7 and ASCE 24.
1612.4.1 Modifications of ASCE 24. Table 6-1 and Section 6.2.1 in ASCE
24 shall be modified as follows:
1. The title of Table 6.1 shall be "Minimum Elevation of Floodproofing,
Relative to Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of Design Flood Elevation
(DFE), in Coastal A Zones and in Other Flood Hazards Areas that are
not High Risk Flood Hazard Areas."
2. Section 6.2.1 shall be modified to permit dry floodproofing in Coastal A
Zones, as follows: "Dry floodproofing of nonresidential structures and
nonresidential areas of mixed-use structures shall not be allowed unless
such structures are located outside of High Risk Flood Hazard areas and
Coastal High Hazard Areas. Dry floodproofing shall be permitted in
Coastal A Zones provided wave loads and the potential for erosion and
local scour are accounted for in the design. Dry floodproofing of
residential structures or residential areas of mixed-use structures shall
not be permitted."
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Collier County's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (FDPO) provides elevation
requirements for non-residential construction in Code of Laws Sec. 62-126.
General Standards and Sec. 62-127. Specific Standards which establish the
following:
Code of Laws Sec. 62-126. General Standards
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Note: The following provision does not apply to developments with a South Florida
Water Management permit.
(16)Building Lowest floor and Slab Minimum Elevations for all areas of Collier County:
(a) Plans shall show that construction of the Lowest floor meets the elevation
criteria listed below or engineered properly to a site specific design and
certified by a Registered architect or Professional engineer; when conflict
exists between the FIRM Elevation and others,the higher elevation shall be
required:
i. FIRM Elevation - the elevation that has been established by the Flood
Insurance Study(FIS);
ii. Paved Road - a minimum of 18 inches above the crown of the nearest
street or interior finished roadway system if finished with paving; in the
event that the nearest street or interior finished roadway system is
located on an evacuation route, a minimum of 18 inches above the
crown of the nearest side street; or
iii. Graded or unfinished Road - 24 inches above the crown if graded or
otherwise unfinished; or
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iv. Mean Sea Level - Lowest floors should be no lower than elevation 5.7
feet in relation to NAVD of 1988 [with an allowable exception for the
bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the Lowest floor of
accessory structures within the V-Zones as described in Section 62-
129(13)(h)]; or
v. Water Management Design-
1. Buildings with projects which have water management routing and
storage facilities designed and built for a 25 year, 3 day storm event
in accordance with South Florida Water Management District's
criteria may use a Lowest floor elevation in accordance with the
project's water management designed 100 year zero discharge
elevation or the FIRM elevation, whichever is higher.
2. Buildings which are not within projects having water management
storage facilities designed and built for a 25 year, 3 day storm event
in accordance with South Florida Water Management District's
criteria shall use a Lowest floor elevation of 18 inches above the
adjacent roadway crown elevation or the FIRM elevation,whichever
is higher.
(b) On parcels where unusual topographic conditions exist and the above
standard conditions cannot be reasonably applied, the Building Official will
consider requests to decrease the Lowest floor elevation. All requests will
require an analysis, by a Professional engineer, of the 25 year, three(3)day
storm event and the 100 year, 3 day storm event using zero discharge, for
the entire discharge, for the entire drainage basin in which the proposed
Structure is located. Reductions may be allowed on the basis of the analysis,
but in no case shall the Lowest floor be less than the FIRM.
(c) Slabs for garages, carports, screen enclosures, etc., must be at least equal
in elevation to the crown of the nearest street.
Code of Laws Sec. 62-127. Specific Standards
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(2) Non-Residential Construction. All New construction and Substantial
improvement of any commercial, industrial, or non-residential Building (including
Manufactured home)shall have the lowest floor, including Basement, elevated to
no lower than the BFE. All commercial, industrial, or non-residential Buildings
located in A-Zones may be Floodproofed, in lieu of being elevated, provided that
all areas of the Building components,together with attendant utilities and sanitary
facilities, below the BFE are watertight with walls substantially impermeable to
the passage of water, and use structural components having the capability of
resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and the effects of buoyancy.
[NOTE: Floodproofing to just the BFE will result in a higher Flood insurance
premium rate for the Structure because the Flood insurance policy requires rating
a Structure at one foot below the Floodproofing elevation.] A Professional
engineer or Registered architect shall certify that the standards of this subsection
are satisfied using the FEMA Floodproofing Certificate. Such certification along
with the corresponding engineering data, and the operational and maintenance
plans shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator.
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Flood Design Class and Elevation Requirements:
ASCE 2444Table 14,p rood
Design .Glass:bf.Buildings and.Structures: `::
Use or Occupancy of Building and Structure Flood Elevation
Design Requirement2
Class"
Buildings and structures that normally are unoccupied 1 Built at BFE or
and pose minimal risk to the public or minimal disruption DFE and
to the community should they be damaged or fail due to consistent with
flooding. Flood Design Class 1 includes(1)temporary local FDPO
structures that are in place for less than 180 days, (2)
accessory storage buildings and minor storage facilities
(does not include commercial storage facilities), (3) small
structures used for parking of vehicles, and (4) certain
agricultural structures. [Note (a))
Buildings and structures that pose a moderate risk to the 2 BFE + 1 or
public or moderate disruption to the community should DFE,whichever
they be damaged or fail due to flooding, except those is higher and
listed as Flood Design Classes 1, 3, and 4. Flood Design consistent with
Class 2 includes the vast majority of buildings and local FDPO
structures that are not specifically assigned another
Flood Design Class, including most residential,
commercial, and industrial buildings.
Buildings and structures that pose a high risk to the 3 BFE +2 or DFE,
public or significant disruption to the community should whichever is
they be damaged, be unable to perform their intended higher and
functions after flooding, or fail due to flooding. Flood consistent with
Design Class 3 includes (1) buildings and structures in local FDPO
which a large number of persons may assemble in one
place, such as theaters, lecture halls, concert halls, and
religious institutions with large areas used for worship;
(2) museums; (3) community centers and other
recreational facilities; (4) athletic facilities with seating for
spectators; (5) elementary schools, secondary schools,
and buildings with college or adult education classrooms;
(6)jails, correctional facilities, and detention facilities; (7)
healthcare facilities not having surgery or emergency
treatment capabilities; (8) care facilities where residents
have limited mobility or ability, including nursing homes
but not including care facilities for five or fewer persons;
'See ASCE 24-14 Table 1-1 Flood Design Class of Buildings and Structures for additional
details.
2 See Table 2-1 for minimum elevations for Flood Hazard Areas Other Than Coastal High Hazard
Areas and Table 4-1 for minimum elevations for Coastal High Areas and Coastal A Zones for
additional details.
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(9) preschool and child care facilities not located in one-
and two-family dwellings; (10) buildings and structures
associated with power generating stations, water and
sewage treatment plants, telecommunication facilities,
and other utilities which, if their operations were
interrupted by a flood, would cause significant disruption
in day-to-day life or significant economic losses in a
community; and (11) buildings and other structures not
included in Flood Design Class 4 (including but not
limited to facilities that manufacture, process, handle,
store, use, or dispose of such substances as hazardous
fuels, hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste, or
explosives) containing toxic or explosive substances
where the quantity of the material exceeds a threshold
quantity established by the authority having jurisdiction
and is sufficient to pose a threat to the public if released.
[Note (b)]
Buildings and structures that contain essential facilities 4 BFE +2 or DFE
and services necessary for emergency response and or 500 yr. flood
recovery, or that pose a substantial risk to the elevation,
community at large in the event of failure, disruption of whichever is
function, or damage by flooding. Flood Design Class 4 higher and
includes (1) hospitals and health care facilities having consistent with
surgery or emergency treatment facilities; (2)fire, local FDPO
rescue, ambulance, and police stations and emergency
vehicle garages; (3) designated emergency shelters; (4)
designated emergency preparedness, communication,
and operation centers and other facilities required for
emergency response; (5) power generating stations and
other public utility facilities required in emergencies; (6)
critical aviation facilities such as control towers, air traffic
control centers, and hangars for aircraft used in
emergency response; (7) ancillary structures such as
communication towers, electrical substations, fuel or
water storage tanks, or other structures necessary to
allow continued functioning of a Flood Design Class 4
facility during and after an emergency; and (8) buildings
and other structures (including, but not limited to,
facilities that manufacture, process, handle, store, use,
or dispose of such substances as hazardous fuels,
hazardous chemicals, or hazardous waste) containing
sufficient quantities of highly toxic substances where the
quantity of the material exceeds a threshold quantity
established by the authority having jurisdiction and is
sufficient to pose a threat to the public if released. [Note
(b)] •
[Note (a)] Certain agricultural structures may be exempt from some of the provisions of
this standard; see ASCE 24-14 Section C1.4.3.
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[Note(b)] Buildings and other structures containing toxic, highly toxic, or explosive
substances shall be eligible for assignment to a lower Flood Design Class if it can be
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction by a hazard
assessment as described in ASCE 7-10 Section 1.5.3 of Minimum Design Loads for
Buildings and Other Structures that a release of the substances is commensurate with
the risk associated with that Flood Design Class.
For additional information on ASCE 24-14 visit:
Highlights: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/14983
To purchase: http://www.asce.ora/templates/publications-book-
detail.aspx?id=6963
Examples:
1. New commercial office building, Class 2, no SFWMD permit, located in AE
9 food zone = Designed with the lowest floor of the building at 10 ft. NAVD
or dry floodproofed to 10 ft. NAVD
2. New retail building, Class 2, with a SFWMD permit and DFE of 14 ft.
NAVD, located in a AH 12 food zone = Designed with the lowest floor of
the building at the DFE of 14 ft. NAVD (DFE is higher than BFE +1) or dry
floodproofed to 14 ft. NAVD
3. New multi-family structure, Class 2, with a SFWMD permit and DFE of 13
ft. NAVD, located in a AH 12 flood zone = Designed with the lowest floor
of the building at 13 ft. NAVD (DFE and BFE +1 are the same, no dry
floodproofing)
4. New school/emergency shelter, Class 4, with a SFWMD permit and DFE
of 17 ft. NAVD, located in a AH 16.5 NAVD flood zone, 500 yr. elevation
16.8 NAVD = Designed with the lowest floor of the building at 18.5 ft.
NAVD (BEE +2 is higher than DFE and 500 yr. elevation)
5. Accessory shed with slab, Class 1, no SFWMD permit, located in AH 12 =
Designed with the lowest floor at least equal in elevation to the crown of
the nearest street and vented to BFE or dry floodproofed to BFE.
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