EAC Agenda 01/04/2006 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
AGENDA
January 4, 2006
9:00 A.M.
Commission Boardroom
W. Harmon Turner Building (Building "F") —Third Floor
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of December 7, 2005 Meeting minutes
V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences
VI. Land Use Petitions
A. Environmental Impact Statement No. AR-6297
"Lely Resort PUD EIS"
Sections 21, 22, 27, 28, 33 & 34, Township 50 South, Range 26 East,
and Section 3, Township 51 South, Range 26 East
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
A. "The Zero Waste Collier County Group"presentation — Bob Krasowski
B. Outstanding Advisory Council Member Nominations
C. EAR Amendments
IX Subcommittee Reports
X. Council Member Comments
XI. Public Comments
XII. Adjournment
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Environmental Specialist no later than 5:00 p.m. on December23, 2005if you cannot
attend this meeting or if you have a conflict and will abstain from voting on a
petition (213-2987).
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2006
I. NAME OF PETITIONER/PROJECT:
Petition No.: Environmental Impact Statement
No. AR-6297
Petition Name: Lely Resort PUD EIS
Applicant/Developer: Stock Development LLC
Environmental Consultant: WilsonMiller, Inc.
II. LOCATION:
Lely Resort PUD/DRI is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of U.S. 41
and Collier Boulevard, in Sections 21, 22, 27, 28, 33 & 34, Township 50 South,
Range 26 East, and Section 3, Township 51 South, Range 26 East, Collier County,
Florida.
III. DESCRIPTION OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
Surrounding properties include developed and undeveloped parcels with the
following zoning classifications.
ZONING DESCRIPTION
N- R.O.W. Rattlesnake
Hammock Road
PUD (College Park) Developed
Agricultural Undeveloped
PUD (Collegewood) Developed
PUD (Sierra Meadows) Partially Developed
PUD (Edison Village) Undeveloped
S - R.O.W. U.S. 41
C-4 Developed
E - R.O.W. Collier Boulevard
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W- PUD (Lely Country Club) Developed
PUD (Lely Palms) Developed
Agricultural South County Water
Reclamation Facility
RSF-4 Naples Manor
Subdivision
Agricultural Lely High School
Agricultural County Effluent
Ponds &Park
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The 2,892.50-acre Lely Resort PUD/DRI was last amended in 1992 (Ordinance
Number 92-15) and is a mixed-use development. It consists of 820,000 square feet
of commercial uses on 133 acres along with a maximum of 10,150 residential
dwelling units resulting in a density of 3.67 units per acre. The project is also
approved for 54 holes of golf course facilities on 495 acres, 400 acres of
conservation lands and 350 hotel/motel units.
At the present time the developer has constructed approximately 700 multi-family
dwelling units, 482 single family dwelling units, 56 hotel/motel units and 299,841
square feet of commercial floor area.
V. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSISTENCY:
Future Land Use Element:
The subject request is for the submittal and review of an Environmental Impact
Statement,which does not affect Plan consistency. The Lely Resort PUD and
DRI are not being amended at this time.
The Lely Resort PUD was originally approved in 1985 under the 1983
Comprehensive Plan. The presently approved density and a portion of the
commercial area do not comply with the present (1989) GMP. However, during
implementation of the Zoning Reevaluation Ordinance in 1990 this PUD was
granted an exemption due to its DRI status, thereby precluding a down-zoning.
The most recent amendment occurred in 1992. That amendment was deemed
consistent with the Growth Management Plan at that time. There have been no
changes since 1992 that would affect this consistency determination.
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Conservation & Coastal Management Element:
Objective 2.2. of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the
Growth Management Plan states"All canals,rivers, and flow ways discharging
into estuaries shall meet all applicable federal, state, or local water quality
standards."
To accomplish that,policy 2.2.2 states "In order to limit the specific and
cumulative impacts of stormwater runoff, stormwater systems should be designed
in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and an
attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity, and quality of fresh water
(discharge) to the estuarine system."
This project is consistent with the objectives of policy 2.2.2 in that it attempts to
mimic or enhance the quality and quantity of water leaving the site by utilizing
lakes and interconnected wetlands to provide water quality retention and peak
flow attenuation during storm events.
The project as proposed is consistent with the Policies in Objective 6.1 and 6.2 of
,.� the Conservation & Coastal Management Element, for the following reasons:
In accordance with Policy 6.1.1, 25 %of the existing native vegetation shall be
retained on-site and set aside as preserve areas in accordance with the
requirements of PUD.
Habitat management and exotic vegetation removal/maintenance plans are
required at the time of Site Development Plan/Construction Plan submittal for
each phase of development. Preserve areas shall be required to be maintained free
of Category I invasive exotic plants, as defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant
Council.
Littoral shelf planting areas within wet detention ponds are required at the time of
Site Development Plan/Construction Plan submittal and shall meet the minimum
planting area requirement in Policy 6.1.7.
The requirement for an Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)pursuant to Policy
6.1.8 has been satisfied.
Jurisdictional wetlands have been identified as required by Policies 6.2.1 and
6.2.2. In accordance with Policy 6.2.4, appropriate agency permits have been
issued for the project. As stated in Policies 6.2.3 and 6.2.4,where permits issued
by jurisdictional agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within the Urban
Designated Area and require mitigation for such impacts, this shall be deemed to
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meet the objective of protection and conservation of wetlands and the natural
functions of wetlands within this area.
In accordance with Policy 6.2.6, required preservation areas have been identified
on the PUD master plan, with requirements for additional preservation area
specified in the PUD document. Allowable uses within the preserve areas are
included in the PUD document. Uses within preserve areas shall not include any
activity detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation, erosion control,
or fish and wildlife conservation and preservation.
A wildlife survey for listed species in accordance with Policy 7.1.2 is included in
the Environmental Impact Statement(EIS). Wildlife habitat management plans for
listed species are required at the time of Site Development Plan/Construction Plan
submittal. State and Federal agency permits/approvals have been issued for this
project.
In accordance with Objective 11.1 and Policy 11.1.2, archaeological sites have
been identified on the property and an archaeological survey/report provided to
the State of Florida,Division of Historical Preservation Officer(SHPO) for
decision on disposition on the requirements for preservation and/or development.
VI. MAJOR ISSUES:
Stormwater Management:
The original conceptual approval for this 2892.50 acre site was granted by
SFWMD in the late 1980s and the first construction approval was granted on 3
Nov, 1988. The project has received numerous permit modifications since then.
The system consists of many sub-basins which all ultimately discharge into Basin
Al. The entire project sits within the C-4 Canal basin as shown on the Collier
County Drainage Atlas. The C-4 canal discharges to the south through Eagle
Creek and eventually into Henderson Creek. The west side of Lely Resort acts as
a partial outfall for some of the improvements within the Lely Area Storm water
Improvement Project (LASIP) to the west. This partial outfall will be modified as
LASIP comes on line.
SFWMD is, and will continue to be the permitting agency for all stormwater
management within the Lely Resort PUD.
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Environmental:
Site Description:
There are approximately 860 acres of remaining previously undeveloped or
cleared uplands and 429 acres of jurisdictional wetlands within Lely Resort at the
time this EIS was prepared. Several development orders (Site Development Plans
and Plat/Construction Plans) have also been reviewed and approved for Lely
Resort PUD, and approval of these development orders placed on hold until the
EIS was submitted. The requirement for an updated EIS occurred pursuant to
section 10.02.02 (A)(2)(d)(iv) of the Land Development Code (LDC), since the
previous EIS is more than five years old.
As part of the biotic studies conducted on site, the consultant mapped and
classified existing vegetation associations present. Native habitats on site include
palmetto prairie (FLUCFCS Code 321), pine flatwoods (FLUCFCS Code 411),
pine flatwoods — graminoid understory (FLUCFCS Code 416), oak — pine —
hickory (FLUCFCS Code 423), live oak (FLUCFCS Code 427), cabbage palm
hammock (FLUCFCS Code 428), hardwood — conifer mixed (FLUCFCS Code
434), mixed hardwoods (FLUCFCS Code 438), willow (FLUCFCS Code 618),
cypress forest (FLUCFCS Code 621), pine — cypress — cabbage palm (FLUCFCS
Code 624), mixed wetland hardwoods (FLUCFCS Code 630) and freshwater
marsh (FLUCFCS Code 641). Descriptions for each of these habitats are included
in section 3.8.5.4 of the EIS.
Wetlands:
At the time the EIS was prepared there were 429 acres of jurisdictional wetlands
within Lely Resort PUD. These consist of cypress forest (FLUCFCS Code 621),
pine-cypress-cabbage palm (FLUCFCS Code 624) and freshwater marsh
(FLUCFCS Code 641).
Wetland impacts have been previously permitted and approved by the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACOE). The PUD document and Growth Management Plan require
mitigation for wetland impacts to be in accordance with SFWMD permits. The
location of preserved wetlands can be seen in the EIS on Exhibit F and in the
attached SFWMD & USACOE permits. Included in the permits are exhibits and
text identifying the location and percent/acreage of wetlands to be impacted and
retained within the PUD.
The overall SFWMD permit for Lely Resort is permit number 11-00429-S. The
overall permit has been modified several times over the years. A copy of the
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original USACOE permit number 199200386 and permit modification number
200400092 are also included in the EIS.
Preservation Requirements:
The Lely Resort PUD requires native vegetation to be retained in accordance with
the following:
Cypress Preserve (PR) District 172.5 acres
Conservation/Open Space 182.4 acres
(CO)District
Golf Course(GC)District 111.3 acres
As stated in the PUD document "An additional 45.6 acres of native vegetation
shall be retained in the CO District, until such time as the developer elects to
utilize Section 11.02 (7) of the PUD that allows for development of up to 20% of
the CO district. At that time the developer shall demonstrate, as a condition of
Final Approval from Collier County for development of any "CO" area, that an
equivalent amount of native vegetation has been retained elsewhere in the project
(not including platted single family lots) to compensate for any permitted CO
development acreage, up to a total of 45.6 acres." Given the above, the total
preservation requirement within the CO district would be 228.0 acres (182.4 +
45.6 =228.0).
As a requirement of the EIS, the developer identified preservation of native
vegetation in accordance with the requirements of the PUD. Native vegetation
preservation areas are illustrated on Exhibit F of the EIS and include 111.34 acres
of golf course saved vegetation, 177.2 acres of cypress preserve and 239.18 acres
of conservation/open space. The developer is required to remove exotic vegetation
and establish preserve management plans and conservation easements for
preserves under their ownership (see Exhibit K in the EIS for ownership of
properties within Lely Resort PUD).
During review of the EIS, staff evaluated the preserve areas identified in the EIS
and found several of the Golf Course (GC) District preserves to be deficient with
regards to the quantity and species of vegetation present. Many of these areas
lacked all three strata (ground cover, shrubs and trees) as required by the LDC.
The Golf Course (GC) District preserves needing restoration are located mostly
within the platted golf course, not under the ownership by Stock Development,
LLC. The owners of the golf course will be contacted by the Collier County Code
--� Enforcement Department and will be required to re-vegetate those portions of the
Golf Course (GC) District not meeting the planting criteria of the LDC.
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Additional preserved lands within the Conservation/Open Space (CO) District
may be used to satisfy some of the requirement of the Golf Course (GC)District.
Listed Species:
Updated listed species surveys were conducted during February, April and May of
2004. During the course of conducting surveys for listed wildlife species and
during field mapping of vegetative associations, the consultant also searched for
plants listed by the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDA) and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
When performing transects through appropriate habitats, particular consideration
was given to looking for signs of red-cockaded woodpeckers (RCWs) and gopher
tortoises. Special attention was paid to large and/or old slash pine trees with
trunks relatively free of vines or high understory brush, to locate signs made by
RCWs. When large and/or old slash pine trees were encountered, ecologists
would typically circle the tree while visually scanning for start holes, cavities,
resin wells, and/or RCW individuals. Ecologists looked for RCWs and listened
for RCW vocalizations in potential foraging habitats. A tape containing RCW
vocalizations was played at various locations throughout the site. No RCW
individuals,new start holes, new cavities, or resin well were observed.
In 1993, WilsonMiller prepared a report on the Status of Red-cockaded
Woodpeckers on the Lely Resort Property. There were sixteen (16) RCW trees
described in the 1993 report that occur within the undeveloped lands within Lely
Resort. All sixteen (16)previously identified RCW cavity trees on the Lely Resort
property were offset by payment of$563,602.50 to the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FFWCC) for 92.5 acres of mitigation for RCW
habitat to be managed at an off-site location in south Florida.
There were a total of six (6) gopher tortoise burrows observed within the project
boundaries, the locations of which can be seen on Exhibit H of the EIS. Stock
Development, LLC obtained a gopher tortoise relocation permit from the FFWCC
for excavation of the gopher tortoise burrows, and the relocation of five (5) or
fewer gopher tortoises to an existing platted 1.46-acre scrub oak — saw palmetto
hammock preserve within Lely Resort. A total of three (3)tortoises were relocated
to the preserve on March 30, 2005. The gopher tortoise relocation area is located
adjacent to a large wetland preserve, and both the scrub oak — saw palmetto
hammock and wetland preserve are protected by conservation easements.
Several potential squirrel nests and/or daybeds were observed on the property. It
could not be determined whether the nests were constructed by gray squirrels or
Big Cypress fox squirrels. There were two (2) individual Big Cypress fox
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squirrels observed on-site, and they were not observed utilizing a nest or daybed.
Non-listed gray squirrels were also observed within the project boundaries.
Prior to any clearing activities, the consultant will inspect the observed nests and
any newly constructed nests to make sure they are not being utilized by individual
adult or juvenile Big Cypress fox squirrels. If Big Cypress fox squirrels are
spotted during clearing activities, clearing will immediately stop within 200 feet
of the area where the Big Cypress fox squirrel was spotted until it has left the area.
Educational identification and procedural pamphlets will be distributed to
construction crews prior to clearing activities.
During field investigations no listed or non-listed wading birds were observed on
the undeveloped lands in Lely Resort. However, two listed wading birds, the little
blue heron and tri-colored heron, were observed foraging around the edge of
existing stormwater ponds adjacent to undeveloped lands associated with the Lely
Resort Golf Course. No nesting or rookeries occur within the undeveloped lands
in Lely Resort. A review of the "Florida Atlas of Breeding Sites for Herons and
Their Allies"lists no breeding colonies within five miles of the project site.
There were eight (8) species of listed plants (per the FDA list) observed on the
project site during the field survey. No plant species listed by the USFWS were
observed on the project site. The listed plant species observed, along with their
status and the habitats which they occur on-site are provided in Table 1 in the EIS.
These include four species of bromeliad (Tillandsia spp.), three species of orchid
and long strap fern(Campyloneurum phyllitidis).
In addition to the previously mentioned surveys, a helicopter fly-over of the Lely
Resort site was performed by WilsonMiller ecologist Tom Trettis on February 28,
2005. The purpose of the fly-over was to search the site for bald eagle nests.
Collier County requested the fly-over during review of the EIS. No bald eagle
nests were observed on the site during the fly-over.
The following narrative was taken from a Plea Agreement between the United
States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida and Stock
Development, LLC.
"During the summer of 2003, a bald eagle's nest tree was located within Lely
Resort in an area slated for construction. During the summer of 2003, the
principal officer of Stock Development, LLC was informed that there was a bald
eagle's nest in the tree. Officers and managers of Stock Development, LLC
contacted an environmental consultant who advised them to monitor the tree to
determine whether the nest was utilized by bald eagles or ospreys. No such
r-� monitoring was ordered or conducted. No notification of the possible bald eagle
nest was made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or Florida Fish and
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Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC), and no construction related study
or permit was initiated or requested. Instead, in November 2003, the principal
officer and manager of Stock Development, LLC discussed in front of its
construction supervisor for the area of Lely Resort where the nest was located and
that the tree might contain a bald eagle nest and delay or prevent construction in
that area. Shortly after this meeting, on or about November 15, 2003, the
construction supervisor directed a third person to cut down and remove the tree
containing the bald eagle nest, in order to facilitate development of the parcel on
which the tree and nest were located. The tree and nest were cut down and
destroyed, after which the construction superintendent told officers and managers
of Stock Development, LLC that he had removed the tree and taken care of the
problem. Upon learning this information, no officer, manager, or employee of
Stock Development, LLC reported the destruction of the tree or nest to ant
authority or regulating agency. Instead, Stock Development, LLC proceeded with
the construction of houses on the lot where the tree had stood and on adjacent lots.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District Court of Florida, the
Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice
(herein collectively "United States") filed one Class A misdemeanor violation of
the Bald and Golden Eagle Act, Title 16, United States Code, Section 668(a)
against Stock Development, LLC. Stock Development, LLC pleaded guilty to
knowingly, or with wanton disregard for the consequences of its act, taking,
without permitted to do so, a bald eagle nest. Stock Development, LLC was
placed on corporate probation for one year and agreed to pay $365,000 in fines
and restitution. As part of the plea agreement, Stock Development, LLC is paying
$175,000 in fines plus $50,000 to the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, $50,000 to
the Pease River Wildlife Center of Punta Gorda, $75,000 to the Audubon Center
for Birds of Pray in Maitland, and $6,000 to the FFWCC Division of Law
Enforcement. Stock Development, LLC is also required to implement a Focused
Environmental Compliance Plan (FECP) to develop policies and procedures to
prevent the recurrence of similar activities by its officers, agents or employees."
The FECP included the preparation of a power point presentation to be shown to
all agents and employees of Stock Development, LLC. The presentation includes
a summary of state and federal laws and treaties that protect wildlife and the
penalties for violating these laws and treaties. The presentation also includes color
photographs of listed species that could occur on properties owned by Stock
Development, LLC and contact information for the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A
color brochure was also required to be prepared that shows the listed species that
could occur on properties owned by Stock Development, LLC. The brochure will
be distributed to agents and employees of Stock Development, LLC for a hard
rti copy of listed species to carry with them for a reference. Stock Development, LLC
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was also required to retain the services of a qualified ecologist during the one-year
probation period to answer specific listed species questions, issues and concerns.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of Environmental Impact Statement No. AR-6297
"Lely Resort PUD EIS".
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December 14,2005
Members of the Collier County Environmental Advisory Council,
Dear Fellow Collier County Residents,
At your January,2006 meeting I will have the pleasure of addressing your group.
Since the mid eighties I have been involved in efforts to develop local policies and
programs that manage discarded materials in an environmentally safe and economically
reasonable manner.
Most recently,beginning in 2001,these efforts have been made under the flag of the Zero
Waste Collier County Group Inc. The Zero Waste movement is a national,international
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These are some of the programs I'll be advocating in my January presentation_I believe if
these programs and policies were to be implemented in Collier County they would be of
great benefit to our residents and environment.
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COLLIER COUNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Prepared By
Collier County Planning Services Department
Comprehensive Planning Section
Prepared for
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
October, 1997
AMENDMENTS TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Symbol Date Amended Ordinance No.
** May 9, 2000 Ordinance No. 2000-25
*** May 9, 2000 Ordinance No. 2000-26
(I) May 9, 2000 Ordinance No. 2000-27
(II) October 22, 2002 Ordinance No. 2002-54
(III) June 19, 2002 *****Ordinance No. 2002-32
(IV) December 16, 2003 Ordinance No. 2003-67
(V) October 26, 2004 Ordinance No. 2004-71
* Indicates adopted portions
** Ordinance No.2000-25, rescinded and repealed in its entirety Collier County
Ordinance No.99-63,which had the effect of rescinding certain EAR-based
Objectives and policies at issue in Administration Commission Case No.ACC-99-
02(DOAH Case No.98-0324GM).
*** Ordinance No.2000-26,amended Ordinance No. 89-05, as amended,the Collier
County Growth Management Plan, having the effect of rescinding certain EAR
-based objectives and policies at issue in Administration Commission Case No.
ACC-99-02(DOAH Case No.98-0324GM), more specifically portions of the
Intergovernmental Coordination Element(Ord. No. 98-56), Natural Groundwater
Aquifer Recharge Element(Ord. No.97-59)and Drainage(Ord. No.97-61)sub-
elements of the Public Facilities Element, Housing Element(Ord. No.97-63),
Golden Gate Area Master Plan (Ord. No. 97-64), Conservation and Coastal
Management Element(Ord. No.97-66), and the Future Land Use Element and
Future Land Use Map (Ord. No.97-67); and re-adopts Policy 2.2.3 of the Golden
Gate Area Master Plan.
**** Ordinance No.99-82,amended Ordinance No.89-05, as amended,the Collier
County Growth Management Plan, pursuant to the Final Order dated June 22, 1999,
in Administration Commission Case No.ACC-99-02(DOAH Case No. 98-0324GM).
This Ordinance was found "in compliance" by DCA,that determination was
Challenged,an Administrative Law Judge issued a Recommended Order that sided
with DCA,and DCA issued a Final Order finding the Ordinance"in compliance."
***** The above Ordinance No.2002-32 was adopted on June 19,2002. However, due to legal
challenges, it did not become effective until the Florida Department of Community Affairs
issued its Final Order on July 22,2003.
Note: the support document will be updated as current information becomes available.
(V)= Plan Amendment by Ordinance No. 2004-71 on October 26, 2004
GOAL 1: THE COUNTY SHALL CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION,
CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF ITS
NATURAL RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:
By August 1, 1994, the County will complete the development and implementation of a
comprehensive environmental management and conservation program that will ensure that the
natural resources, including species of special status, of Collier County are properly,
appropriately, and effectively identified, managed, and protected. Species of special status are
defined as species listed in the current "Official Lists of Endangered and Potentially Endangered
Fauna and Flora in Florida", published by the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.
Policy 1.1.1:
By August 1, 1989, appoint, and establish operational procedures for a technical advisory
committee to advise and assist the County in the activities involved in the development and
implementation of the County Environmental Resources Management Program.
Policy 1.1.2:
By the time mandated for the adoption of land development regulations pursuant to Chapter
163.3202, F.S., including any amendments thereto August 1, 1989 incorporate the goals,
objectives, and policies contained within this Element into the County's land development
regulations as interim environmental resources protection and management standards.
Policy 1.1.3:
By January 1, 1990, the County will have in place an appropriately administered and
professionally staffed governmental unit capable of developing, administering, and providing
long-term direction for the Collier County Environmental Resources Management Program.
Policy 1.1.4:
Ensure adequate and effective coordination between the Environmental Resources
Management Program staff and all other units of local government involved in land use activities
and regulations.
Policy 1.1.5:
Avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and continue coordination and cooperation with private,
Regional, State, and Federal agencies and organizations. Work with other local governments to
identify and manage shared natural resources.
Policy 1.1.6:
When developing the County conservation program, attempt to equitably balance the
relationship between the benefits derived and the costs incurred to both the public and private
sectors.
Policy 1.1.7:
Continue with the phased preparation and adoption of all natural resources management and
environmental protection standards and criteria needed for use in the Collier County land
development review process. Implementation shall occur on an annual basis as standards and
criteria are developed.
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Policy 1.1.8:
Continue with the phased preparation and adoption of all natural resources management and
environmental protection standards and criteria needed for use in the Collier County land
development review process. Implementation shall occur on an annual basis as standards and
criteria are developed.
(V) Policy 1.1.9
In those areas of Collier County where oil extraction and related processing is an allowable use,
such use is subject to applicable state and federal oil and gas permits and Collier County non-
environmental site development plan review procedures. Directional-drilling and/or previously
cleared or disturbed areas shall be utilized in order to minimize impacts to native habitats,
where determined to be practicable. This requirement shall be deemed satisfied upon issuance
of a state permit in compliance with the criteria established in Chapter 62C-25 through 62C-30,
F.A.C., as those rules exist on the effective date of this amendment to the Collier County
Comprehensive Plan, regardless of whether the activity occurs within the Big Cypress
Watershed, as defined in Rule 62C-30.001(2), F.A.C. All applicable Collier County
environmental permitting requirements shall be considered satisfied by evidence of the issuance
of all applicable federal and/or state oil and gas permits for proposed oil and gas activities in
Collier County, so long as the state permits comply with the requirements of Chapter 62C-25
through 62C-30, F.A.C. For those areas of Collier County outside the boundary of the Big
Cypress Watershed, the applicant shall be responsible for convening the Big Cypress Swamp
Advisory Committee as set forth in Section 377.42, F.S., to assure compliance with Chapter
62C-25 through 62C-30, F.A.C. even if outside the defined Big Cypress Watershed. All access
roads to oil and gas uses shall be constructed and protected from unauthorized uses according
to the standards established in Rule 62C-30.005(2)(a)(1) through (12), F.A.C.
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
Maintain the framework for an integrated, computer-based environmental resources data
storage, analysis, and graphics system and annually update the databases based on previous
year's analytical data in order to monitor the status of the County's natural resources and
propose potential protection measures when appropriate.
Policy 1.2.1:
As much as possible, the system will be compatible and capable of being tied into existing
geographic information and/or data management systems currently utilized by the South Florida
Water Management District, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, and the Florida Natural Areas Inventory.
Policy 1.2.2:
Data gathering will be coordinated with that of Federal, State and private resource management
organizations to minimize duplication of effort and enhance the quality of information.
Policy 1.2.3:
Collected and/or compiled data will be organized by established water-shed and sub-basin
units.
Policy 1.2.4:
County environmental resources data will be made available to both public and private entities
in order to promote and improve local environmental resources planning and management.
(V) = Plan amendment by Ordinance No. 2004-71 on October 26, 2004
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Policy 1.2.5:
The system will be maintained by the County staff and updated on a cooperative basis by
qualified public and private organizations.
(II) OBJECTIVE 1.3:
Pursuant to Administration Commission Final Order AC-99-002 dated June 22, 1999, the
County has completed the phased delineation, data gathering, management guidelines and
implementation of the Natural Resource Protection Area (NRPA) program as part of the
required Collier County Rural and Agricultural Assessment. Through this Assessment, the
County has determined that the NRPA program is not the only mechanism to protect significant
environmental systems. Accordingly, within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay in the
Future Land Use Element, the County has delineated Stewardship Sending Areas that will
function to protect large environmental systems. Pursuant to the following policies, the County
shall protect identified environmental systems through the NRPA and Rural Lands Stewardship
programs.
****(11)(111) Policy 1.3.1: (Note: The Assessment has been completed, and GMP amendments adopted, for
the entire Assessment area; this included establishing NRPAs on the Future Land Use Map.
There are no longer any interim NRPAs or any study areas. The GMP amendments adopted for
the Assessment area are now in effect; accordingly, the Final Order issued on June 22, 1999 by
the Administration Commission, which included a partial moratorium for the Assessment area, is
no longer in effect.]
The purpose of the NRPA program is to direct incompatible land uses away from significant
environmental systems that exist at a landscape scale, contain large systems of connected
wetland and upland habitats, and support a wide variety of listed species. The program will
include the following:
(V)a. Identification of the NRPAs in map form as an overlay to the Future Land Use Map;
During the Assessment for the Rural Fringe area, the County has determined that CREW
Trust lands, Belle Meade, a portion of the Northern Belle Meade shall be identified
as NRPAs. The County also has determined that the South Golden Gate Estates is a
NPRA. The specific boundaries have been identified as NRPAs on the Future Land Use
Map.
b. A process for verifying the existence and boundaries of NRPAs during development
permit applications;
c. Guidelines and standards for development of NRPAs including conservation guidelines
to protect natural resource values, to maintain ecologically functioning systems, and to
restore or mitigate NRPAs already degraded. Allowable land uses, vegetationpreservation
standards, development standards, and listed species protection criteria for the NRPAs
are those contained in the NRPA Overlay within the Future Land Use Element.
d. A review process, integrated into the normal development application review, to ensure
that the guidelines and standards are being met;
e. A program to defer development of NRPAs. First consideration should be fee simple
purchase (based on public referenda approving and funding purchases). Other options
should include, but not be limited to, tax incentives and transfer of development rights;
f. A program to pursue Delegation of Authority Agreements with State and Federal
Permitting agencies for local regulation of activities that may alter the biological and
physical characteristics of NRPAs;
g. The County shall seek assistance from and support State (e.g. CARL, SOR) or Federal
land acquisition programs for County areas qualifying as NRPAs.
(V)= Plan Amendment by Ordinance No.2004-71 on October 26, 2004
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(II) Policy 1.3.2
The overall purpose and description of the Rural Stewardship program is defined in the Rural
Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay found in the in the Future Land Use Element. A
Stewardship Credit system has been established as the primary basis for the protection of
Flowway Stewardship Areas (FSAs), Habitat Stewardship Areas (HSAs) and Water Retention
Areas (WRAs). The RLSA Overlay also contains policies to direct incompatible land uses away
from FSAs, HSAs and WRAs in order to protect wetlands, upland habitats and listed species
within the RLSA.
(II) Policy 1.3.3:
Continue with management guidelines as defined within the County LDC that provide for the
management and conservation of the habitats, species, natural shoreline and dune systems for
the undeveloped coastal barrier and estuarine natural resources protection area.
(II) Policy 1.3.4:
Guided by the Technical Advisory Committee, designate and adopt management guidelines and
performance standards for County natural resource protection areas. Implementation shall
occur on an annual basis as NRPAs and their implementation criteria are developed.
(II) Policy 1.3.5:
Where possible, the implementation of the NRPA program shall be coordinated with the
preparation and implementation of watershed and sub-basin management plans.
(II) = Plan Amendment by Ordinance No. 2002-54 on October 22, 2002
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GOAL 2: THE COUNTY SHALL PROTECT ITS SURFACE AND ESTUARINE WATER n
RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 2.1:
By January 1, 2000, the County shall prepare Watershed Management Plans that will address
appropriate mechanisms to protect the County's estuarine and wetland systems_
Policy 2.1.1:
These Plans will evaluate activities in the watersheds that drain into the estuaries in order to
evaluate cumulative impacts on the estuarine system as well as impacts within the watersheds
themselves.
Policy 2.1.2:
The Plans will provide for various tasks such as monitoring land-disturbing activities in the
watersheds, collecting canal flow and water quality data, stormwater quality data, and assessing
habitat changes.
Policy 2.1.3:
The Plans will also evaluate structural and non-structural controls for restoring historical
hydroperiods in impacted watersheds where possible and for reducing the impacts of canal and
stormwater discharges to estuaries.
Policy 2.1.4:
All Watershed Management Plans should address the following concepts:
a. Appropriate wetlands are conserved;
b. Drainage systems do not unacceptably affect wetland and estuary ecosystems;
c. Surface water that potentially could recharge ground water is not unduly drained
away;
d. When feasible the extent and effects of salt-water intrusion are lessened;
e. The timing and flow of fresh water into the estuaries from the watershed shall, as a
minimum, not degrade estuarine resource value; and
f. The needs of the watershed's natural resources and human populations are
balanced;
g. The effects on natural flood plains, stream channels, native vegetative
communities and natural protective barriers which are involved in the
accommodation of flood waters; and
h. Non-structural rather than structural methods of surface water management should
be considered first in and proposed new works.
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Policy 2.1.5:
As appropriate, integrate environmental resources data collection, planning, and management
activities with the water management basin studies described in other parts of this Plan.
Policy 2.1.6:
Promote intergovernmental cooperation between Collier County and the municipalities of
Naples and Everglades City for consistent watershed management planning.
Policy 2.1.7:
Until the completion and adoption of individual watershed management plans, promote water
management permitting on a basin by basin approach.
OBJECTIVE 2.2:
All canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging into estuaries shall meet all applicable Federal,
State, or local water quality standards.
Policy 2.2.1:
Wastewater treatment plants shall not be allowed to discharge directly to rivers, canals or
jurisdictional wetlands unless they meet DER regulations and are not in violation of other Goals,
Objectives, and Policies of this Element.
Policy 2.2.2:
In order to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run-off, stormwater systems
should be designed in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and
an attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity and quality of fresh water to the estuarine
system. Non-structural methods such as discharge and storage in wetlands are encouraged.
Policy 2.2.3:
Chemical spraying for aquatic weed control should be conducted with extreme caution. The use
of appropriate biological and mechanical (use of harvesting equipment to remove vegetation)
controls in both the canal system and stormwater detention ponds is encouraged.
Manufacturers and EPA guidelines for chemical use in aquatic habitat will be followed.
Policy 2.2.4:
Continue and expand when needed the existing water quality monitoring program for sampling
canals and rivers and assess the data annually.
Policy 2.2.5:
By December 31, 1998, identify stormwater management systems that are not meeting State
water quality treatment standards.
OBJECTIVE 2.3:
All estuaries shall meet all applicable federal, state and local water quality standards.
Policy 2.3.1:
No new untreated point source discharge shall be permitted directly to the estuarine system or
rivers or canals that flow into the estuarine system.
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Policy 2.3.2:
Stormwater systems discharging directly to estuaries shall be designed to meet the same
requirements as stated in Policy 2.2.2.
Policy 2.3.3:
In an attempt to increase ground water levels and to restore the natural hydroperiod for the
natural freshwater input to the estuarine system, any future modification of public water control
structures in the watershed above the control structure which would amount to 50% or more of
the cost of a new structure shall be designed to retain as much water as appropriate.
Policy 2.3.4:
Continue to implement and refine a water quality and sediment monitoring program for the
estuarine system
Policy 2.3.5:
Continue to have staff coordinate with the City of Naples staff regarding coordinated and
cooperative planning, management, and funding programs for limiting specific and cumulative
impacts on Naples Bay and its watershed. At a minimum, this agreement includes the following:
a. Insure adequate sites for water dependent uses,
b. Prevent estuarine pollution,
c. Control run-off,
d. Protect living marine resources,
e. Reduce exposure to natural hazards,
f. Ensure public access,
g. Provide a continuing monitoring program.
Policy 2.3.6:
Restrict development activities where such could adversely impact coastal water resources.
OBJECTIVE 2.4:
By June 30, 1998, complete a draft agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection regarding coordinated and cooperative planning, management and monitoring
programs for Rookery Bay and Cape Romano - Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserves and
their watersheds. The agreement shall identify the process for notifying FDEP of development
projects within the watersheds of these preserve areas.
Policy 2.4.1:
At a minimum the County shall notify Department of Environmental Protection of proposed land
development projects that could affect these preserves.
Policy 2.4.2:
The County shall request the Department of Environmental Protection staff to participate in the
development of future coastal and watershed management plans.
Policy 2.4.3:
The County will request the cooperation of the Department of Environmental Protection to
gather data and information needed for monitoring water quality, habitat changes and land use
activities within the watersheds of these preserves.
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OBJECTIVE 2.5:
The County will continue with the implementation of its estuarine management program by
requiring development to meet its current standards addressing stormwater management, and
the protection of seagrass beds, dune and strand, and wetland habitats.
Policy 2.5.1:
Identify land use activities that have the potential to degrade the estuarine environmental
quality.
Policy 2.5.2:
This management program shall incorporate information obtained from the various watershed
management plans described elsewhere in this Element.
Policy 2.5.3:
This program shall in part be based on the estuarine data analyses and management
recommendations contained in the County's coastal management program's technical reports.
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GOAL 3: THE COUNTY SHALL PROTECT THE COUNTY'S GROUND WATER
RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST WATER QUALITY PRACTICAL
(I) OBJECTIVE 3.1:
Ground water quality shall meet all applicable Federal and State water quality standards by
January 2002 and shall be maintained thereafter.
(I) Policy 3.1.1:
Wellhead protection areas identified on the Future Land Use Map Series shall be protected as
follows:
1. Wellhead protection areas shall consist of four (4) Wellfield Risk Management Zones
defined as follows:
a) W-1 is the land area surrounding the identified potable water wellfield wellheads and
extends to the five percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which
approximates the one year ground water travel time to the wellfield).
b) W-2 is the land area between the W-1 boundary line and the ten percent ground
water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the two year ground water
travel time to the potable water wellfield).
c) W-3 is the land area between the W-2 boundary line and the twenty-five percent
ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the five year ground
water travel time to the potable water wellfield).
d) W-4 is the land area between the W-3 boundary line and the 100 percent ground
water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the twenty year ground water
travel time to the potable water wellfield).
2. Land uses are restricted within the wellfield risk management zones as follows:
a) Future solid waste disposal facilities: prohibited in all wellfield risk management
zones.
b) Future solid waste transfer stations: prohibited in W-1, W-2, W-3.
c) Future solid waste storage, collection, and recycling storing hazardous products and
hazardous wastes: prohibited in W-1, W-2, W-3.
d) Future non-residential uses involving hazardous products in quantities exceeding
250 liquid gallons or 1,000 pounds of solids: provide for absorption or secondary
containment in W-1, W-2, W-3.
e) Future domestic wastewater treatment plants: prohibited in W-1.
f) Future land disposal systems: must meet high level disinfection standards as found
in 40 CFR part 135.
g) Land application of domestic residuals: limit metal concentrations, nitrogen based on
uptake ability of vegetation), and require a conditional use.
h) Future petroleum exploration and production and expansions of existing: prohibited
in W-1 and W-2, conditional use required in W-3 and W-4.
i) Future on-site disposal systems (septic tanks) requiring a soil absorption area
greater than 1,000 square feet are allowed to discharge in zone W-1 subject to
complying with construction standards and provision of an automatic dosing device
and a low-pressure lateral distribution.
j) On-site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) serving existing industrial uses and
subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W-1, W-2, and W-3
shall meet all construction and operating standards contained in 64E-10, F.A.C. as
the rule existed on August 31, 1999 and shall implement a ground water monitoring
plan.
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3. Conditional uses shall be granted only in extraordinary circumstances and where
impacts of the development will be isolated from the Surficial and Intermediate Aquifer.
(I) OBJECTIVE 3.2:
The County shall implement a well construction compliance program under criteria specified in
the Collier County Well Construction Ordinance, which is designed to ensure proper
construction of wells and promote aquifer protection.
(I) Policy 3.2.1:
County inspectors who are appropriately trained and knowledgeable of drilling and grouting
techniques required in Collier County will inspect the drilling and grouting process of all types of
wells drilled in the County.
(I) Policy 3.2.2:
Implement the South Florida Water Management District's well construction standards in the
Collier County Well Construction Ordinance that will provide for inspections and penalties if well
drillers do not follow these standards.
(I) Policy 3.2.3:
A committee of well contractors and drillers, County staff, Health Department staff, and South
Florida Management District staff will continue to evaluate the need for well construction
standards that are more specific to Collier County and reflect Collier County conditions.
(I) Policy 3.2.4:
The County will inform well contractors and drillers and the public on the necessity for proper
well construction and hold. workshops for well drillers on proper techniques for well construction
in Collier County.
(I) Policy 3.2.5:
The County shall cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District in identifying and
plugging improperly abandoned wells.
(I) OBJECTIVE 3.3:
Continue to identify, refine extents of, and map zones of influence and contribution around
potable wellfields in order to identify activities that must be regulated to protect ground water
quality near wellfields. (Refer to Objective 1.1 in the Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge
Sub-Element.)
(I) Policy 3.3.1:
Maintain and refine a 3-dimensional computer model that calculates cones of depression
around significantly sized existing and planned potable wellfields.
(I) Policy 3.3.2:
Use the results of this analysis to modify the calculated "cones of influence" and amend the
Comprehensive Plan to include these areas as"environmentally sensitive lands".
(I) Policy 3.3.3:
Continue to identity and delineate existing land uses that possess the greatest potential for
wellfield contamination.
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(I) Policy 3.3.4:
Continue to establish and apply technically and legally defensible criteria for determining and
mapping zones of protection.
(I) Former OBJECTIVE 3.3 and Policies 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4 [deleted]
OBJECTIVE 3.4:
Collect and evaluate data and information designed to monitor the quality of ground water in
order to identify the need for additional protection measures. (Refer to Objective 1.3 in the
Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element.)
Policy 3.4.1:
Continue the existing water quality monitoring program to provide base-line data, evaluate
long-term trends, identify water quality problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the County's
ground water protection program.
Policy 3.4.2:
Coordinate data gathering activities with State and Federal agencies to minimize duplication of
efforts and enhance the quality of information gathered.
Policy 3.4.3:
Assess the data annually to determine whether monitoring activities and County Ordinances
require expansion, modification or reduction.
Policy 3.4.4:
Gather and use appropriate data to refine and improve the database used in the County's
3-dimensional ground water model. ,-•••
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GOAL 4: THE COUNTY SHALL CONSERVE, PROTECT AND APPROPRIATELY
MANAGE THE COUNTY'S FRESH WATER RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 4.1:
Collect and evaluate data and information designed to more accurately determine water use in
Collier County such as the County's database tracking all permitted wells and wells having
consumptive use permits.
Policy 4.1.1:
Use as much as possible the existing reporting requirements and computer database of the
South Florida Water Management District.
Policy 4.1.2:
Work with the agricultural community to devise a method for determining agricultural pumpage.
Policy 4.1.3:
Compile from appropriate local, State, Federal and private organizations the water use
requirements of the native plant and animal community associations within the County.
OBJECTIVE 4.2:
The County will promote conservation of its water supply and by April 1, 1998, develop a
comprehensive conservation strategy, which will identify specific goals for reducing per capita
potable water consumption.
Policy 4.2.1:
Continue to rely on the South Florida Water Management District to take appropriate measures
to conserve water in emergency situations.
Policy 4.2.2:
Negotiate agreements with area golf courses to accept and use treated wastewater effluent for
irrigation when and where same is available from existing and future wastewater treatment
plants.
Policy 4.2.3:
Identify existing and future publicly owned lands suitable for irrigation with treated wastewater
effluent, such as government building grounds, parks and highway medians, and incorporate
these into future planning for effluent disposal.
Policy 4.2.4:
Identify existing and future privately owned lands suitable for irrigation with treated wastewater
effluent, such as cemeteries, agricultural operations, nurseries and commercial/industrial parks,
and incorporate these into future planning for effluent disposal.
Policy 4.2.5:
Evaluate and make recommendations, where appropriate, for plumbing fixtures and landscapes
that are designed for water conservation purposes.
Policy 4.2.6:
Evaluate and make recommendations, where appropriate, for plumbing fixtures and landscapes
that are designed for water conservation purposes.
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GOAL 5: THE COUNTY SHALL PROTECT, CONSERVE AND APPROPRIATELY USE
ITS MINERAL AND SOIL RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 5.1:
Allow the extraction or use of mineral resources in the County provided such activities comply
with applicable industry and government standards regarding health, safety, and environmental
protection.
Policy 5.1.1:
The County shall allow mineral extraction operations as provided in the zoning code.
Policy 5.1.2:
A water use plan must be prepared by the applicant and approved by the County Water
Management Department before new mineral operations are permitted.
Policy 5.1.3:
Mineral extraction operations shall comply with standards and criteria as provided in the
County's Excavation and Blasting Ordinances.
Policy 5.1.4:
Depth of excavation and dewatering shall be restricted in areas where saline water can intrude
into the bottom of the pits. (Also, refer to Policy 3.3.1).
Policy 5.1.5:
Monitoring shall be required to determine compliance with State water quality standards. Mining
activities shall stop if water quality standards are violated as a result of the mining operation.
OBJECTIVE 5.2:
Continue to reclaim the total disturbed area of extraction sites in order to ensure adequate
assessment and mitigation of site specific and cumulative impacts resulting from mineral
extraction activities.
Policy 5.2.1:
The Program will define reclamation standards for the protection and restoration of wildlife
habitat.
OBJECTIVE 5.3:
On biennial basis, beginning in October, 1998, review and refine estimates of types and
quantities of existing minable mineral resources in Collier County, based in information collected
during previous biennium.
Policy 5.3.1:
Work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Geological
Survey and local mining industry officials to inventory and evaluate the existing mineral reserves
in Collier County.
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OBJECTIVE 5.4:
The County shall maintain its program to control soil erosion through its regulations identifying
criteria to control and reduce soil erosion and sediment transport from construction and other
nonagricultural land disturbing activities.
Policy 5.4.1:
Rely on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide the County with
appropriate soil conservation guidelines for agriculture.
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GOAL 6: THE COUNTY SHALL IDENTIFY, PROTECT, CONSERVE AND APPROPRIATELY
USE ITS NATIVE VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT.
(11)(111) OBJECTIVE 6.1
The County shall protect native vegetative communities through the application of minimum
preservation requirements. The following policies provide criteria to make this objective
measurable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the Eastern Lands
Study Area, for which policies are required to be adopted by November 1, 2002.
(11)(111) Policy 6.1.1:
For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation
Designated Area, and Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use District, Rural-Industrial District and
Rural-Settlement Area District as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be
preserved on-site through the application of the following preservation and vegetation retention
standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the Area of Critical State Concern
(ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future Land Use Element shall apply.
Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to all non-agricultural
development except for single-family dwelling units situated on individual lots or parcels. The
standards and criteria provided for in this policy may change for the area governed by the
Golden Gate Area Master Plan, which is currently under restudy, by Plan amendment.
Coastal High Hazard Area Non-Coastal High Hazard Area
Less than 2.5 acres 10% Less than 5 acres. 10%
Residential and Mixed Use Equal to or greater Equal to or greater than 5 acres
Development than 2.5 acres 25% and less than 20 acres. 15%
Equal to or
greater than 20 ac. 25%
Golf Course 35% 35%
Commercial and Industrial Less than 5 acres. 10% Less than 5 acres. 10%
Development
Equal to or greater Equal to or
than 5 acres. 15% greater than 5 acres. 15%
Industrial
Development(Rural- 50%, not to exceed 25%of the 50%, not to exceed 25% of the
Industrial District only) project site. project site.
The following standards and criteria shall apply to the vegetation retention requirements
referenced above:
(1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community
having 75% or less canopy coverage of melaleuca or other invasive exotic plant species.
The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated based on the
amount of"native vegetation"that conforms to this definition.
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(2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under-story and ground cover
�-- emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible.
(3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be
set aside as preserve areas. All on-site or off-site preserve areas shall be identified as
separate tracts and protected by a permanent conservation easement to prohibit further
development, consistent with the requirements of this policy.
(4) Selection of preservation areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of
priority:
(V) a. Areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement
of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the movement of wildlife
through the site, consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1 of this element.
(V) b. Onsite wetlands preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.4 of this Element;
c. Upland habitat shall be part of the preservation requirement when wetlands alone do not
constitute all of the requirement. Upland habitats have the following descending order of
priority:
1. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area,
2. Listed plant and animal species habitats,
3. Xeric Scrub,
4. Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks,
5. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and
6. All other upland habitats.
d. Exceptions to these priorities are noted in (7) below.
(5) Passive recreational uses such as pervious nature trails or boardwalks are allowed within
the preserve areas, as long as any clearing required to facilitate these uses does not impact
the minimum required vegetation.
(6) A management plan shall be submitted to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that
the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address
control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, and maintenance of
permitted facilities.
(7) Exceptions, by means of mitigation in the form of increased landscape requirements shall be
granted for parcels that cannot reasonably accommodate both the preservation area and the
proposed activity. Criteria for allowing these exceptions include:
(a) Where site elevations or conditions requires placement of fill thereby harming or
reducing the survivability of the native vegetation in its existing locations;
(b) Where the existing vegetation required by this policy is located where proposed site
improvements are to be located and such improvements can not be relocated as to
protect the existing native vegetation;
(c) Where native preservation requirements are not accommodated, the landscape plan
shall re-create a native plant community in all three strata (ground covers, shrubs and
trees), utilizing larger plant materials so as to more quickly re-create the lost mature
vegetation.
(8) Parcels that were legally cleared of native vegetation prior to January 1989 shall be exempt
from this requirement.
(9) Preservation areas shall be interconnected within the site and to adjoining off-site
preservation areas or wildlife corridors.
(10) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as
specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic
value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including,
but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open
space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland
vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not
the size of the wetland.
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(11)(111) Policy 6.1.2 n
For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native
vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following preservation and
vegetation retention standards and criteria:
Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards:
a. Receiving Lands:
A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the total site
area shall be preserved.
b. Neutral Lands:
A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the total site
area shall be preserved, except that, for Section 24, Township 49 South, Range 26 East,
located in the North Belle Meade Overlay, a minimum of 70% of the native vegetation
present, not to exceed 70% of the total site area, shall be preserved.
(V)c. Non-NRPA Sending Lands:
Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may
otherwise be permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE;
(V)d. NRPA Sending Lands:
Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may
otherwise be permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE.
e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection
policies set forth under CCME Objective 6.2.
f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of owners of
smaller parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District on the
Future Land Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record which existed on or before
June 22, 1999, for lots, parcels or fractional units of land or water equal to or less than
five (5) acres in size, native vegetation clearing shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000
square feet of the lot or parcel or fractional unit, whichever is greater, exclusive of any
clearing necessary to provide for a 15-foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length.
For lots and parcels greater than 5 acres but less than 10 acres, up to 20% of the parcel
may be cleared. This allowance shall not be considered a maximum clearing allowance
where other provisions of this Plan allow for greater clearing amounts. These clearing
limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under-story vegetation within 200
feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources.
g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are co-
located on a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of the native
vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the site.
(1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community
having 75% or less canopy coverage of melalueca or other invasive exotic plant species.
The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated on the amount
of"native vegetation" that conforms to this definition.
(2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under-story and ground cover,
emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible.
(3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be
set aside as preserve areas. All onsite or offsite preserve areas shall be identified as
separate tracts and protected by a permanent conservation easement to prohibit further
development, consistent with the requirements of this policy.
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(4) Selection of the preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in descending order of
priority:
a. Onsite wetlands shall be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this element;
b. Areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the movement
of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the movement of wildlife
through the site. This criterion shall be consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1
of this element. Parcels containing gopher tortoises shall protect the largest, most
contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the greatest number of active burrows, and
provide a connection to off site adjacent gopher tortoise preserves.
c. Upland habitat shall be part of the preservation requirement when wetlands alone do not
constitute all of the requirement. Upland habitats have the following descending order of
priority:
1. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area.
2. Listed plant and animal species habitats,
3. Xeric Scrub,
4. Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks,
5. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and
6. All other upland habitats.
(5) Passive recreational uses such as pervious nature trails or boardwalks are allowed within
the preserve areas, as long as any clearing required to facilitate these uses does not impact
the minimum required native vegetation.
(6) A management plan shall be submitted to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that
the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address
control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, and maintenance of
permitted facilities.
(7) Off-site preservation shall be allowed to provide flexibility in the project design.
a. Within Receiving and Neutral Lands, off-site preservation shall be allowed for up to 50%
of the vegetation retention requirement.
1. Off-site preservation areas shall be allowed at a ratio of 1:1 if such off-site
preservation is located within designated Sending Lands or at a ratio of 1.5:1
anywhere else.
2. Like for like preservation shall be required for Tropical Hardwood and Oak Hammock
vegetative communities.
b. Within non-NRPA Sending Lands, off-site preservation shall be allowed for up to 25% of
the site preservation or vegetative retention requirement, whichever is controlling.
1. Off-site preservation areas shall be contiguous to designated Sending Lands and
shall be allowed at a ratio of 3:1.
c. Off-site preservation shall not be allowed in NRPA Sending Lands.
(8) Density Bonus Incentives shall be granted to encourage preservation amounts greater than
that required in this policy, as provided for in the FLUE for Receiving Lands and Rural
Villages. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, Collier County
shall adopt specific land development regulations to implement this incentive program.
(9) On-site preservation areas shall also conform to the Open Space requirements as specified
in the Future Land Use Element. These preservations shall be part of and counted towards
the Open Space requirements.
(10) Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall be
preserved pursuant to Policy 6.5.2 of this element. Natural reservation is defined as that
specified in CCME Objective 6.5 of this element;
(11) Preservation areas shall be interconnected within the site and to adjoining off-site
preservation areas or wildlife corridors;
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(12) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as
specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic
value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including,
but not limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open
space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland
vegetation. Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not
the size of the wetland.
(II)Policy 6.1.3
For the County's Rural Lands Stewardship Area(RLSA) Overlay, as designated on the
FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved pursuant to the RLSA policies found in the Future
Land Use Element.
(11)(111)Policy 6.1.4(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
Prohibited invasive exotic vegetation shall be removed from all new developments.
(1) Applicants for development permits shall submit and implement plans for invasive exotic
plant removal and long-term control.
(2) Maintenance plans shall describe specific techniques to prevent re-invasion by prohibited
exotic vegetation of the site in perpetuity.
(3) The County shall maintain a list of prohibited invasive exotic vegetation in the Land
Development Code and update it as necessary.
(11)(111) Policy 6.1.5(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
Agriculture shall be exempt from the above preservation requirements contained in Policies
6.1.1, and 6.1.2 of this element provided that any new clearing of land for agriculture shall not
be converted to non-agricultural development for 25 years. For any such conversions in less
than 25 years, the requirements of Policy 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 of this element shall be applied to the
site at the time of the conversion. The percentage of native vegetation preserved shall be
calculated on the amount of vegetation occurring at the time of the agricultural clearing, and if
found to be deficient, a native plant community shall be restored to re-create a native plant
community in all three strata (ground covers, shrubs and trees), utilizing larger plant materials
so as to more quickly re-create the lost mature vegetation. Agricultural clearing within the Rural
Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay shall be allowed and guided by the RLSA policies
found in the FLUE.
(11)(111) Policy 6.1.6(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
Exemptions from the native vegetation retention requirements of CCME Policy 6.1.2 - The
requirements of this Policy shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of existing uses.
Existing uses shall include: those uses for which all required permits were issued prior to June
19, 2002; or projects for which a Conditional use or Rezone petition has been approved by the
County prior to June 19, 2002; or, land use petitions for which a completed application has been
submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of
those uses if such expansions are consistent with or clearly ancillary to the existing uses.
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Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the
Plan's Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe area, and they may be built out in
accordance with their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall
also be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies for the Rural
Fringe Area as long as they do not result in an increase in development density or intensity. On
the County owned land located in Section 25, Township 26 E, Range 49 S (+/-360 acres), the
native vegetation retention and site preservation requirements may be reduced to 50% if the
permitted uses are restricted to the portions of the property that are contiguous to the existing
land fill operations; exotic removal will be required on the entire +/- 360 acres.
(11)(111) Policy 6.1.7(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
The County shall require native vegetation to be incorporated into landscape designs in order to
promote the preservation of native plant communities and to encourage water conservation.
This shall be accomplished by:
(1) Providing incentives for retaining existing native vegetation in landscaped areas;
(2) Establishing minimum native vegetation requirements for new landscaping; and,
(3) Wet detention ponds within the Urban Designated area shall have a littoral shelf with an area
equal to 2.5% of the ponds surface area measured at the control elevation and be planted
with native aquatic vegetation. Wet detention ponds within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District, shall have a littoral shelf with an area equal to 30% of the ponds surface area
measured at the control elevation and be planted with native aquatic vegetation.
(4) Stormwater management systems within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay
shall be designed pursuant to the RLSA policies found in the Future Land Use Element.
(11)(111)Policy 6.1.8(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
'-.\ An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required, to provide a method to objectively
evaluate the impact of a proposed development, site alteration, or project upon the resources
and environmental quality of the project area and the community and to insure that planning and
zoning decisions are made with a complete understanding of the impact of such decisions upon
the environment, to encourage projects and developments that will protect, conserve and
enhance, but not degrade, the environmental quality and resources of the particular project or
development site, the general area and the greater community. An EIS shall be required for:
1. Any site with an ST or ACSC-ST overlay, or within the boundaries of Sending Lands or
NRPAs.
2. All sites seaward of the Coastal High Hazard Area boundary that are 2.5 or more acres.
3. All sites landward of the Coastal High Hazard Area boundary that are ten or more acres.
4. Any other development or site alteration, which in the opinion of the development
services director, would have substantial impact upon environmental quality.
The EIS requirement does not apply to a single family or duplex use on a single lot or parcel.
The EIS requirement may be waived subject to the following:
1. Agricultural uses as defined in 9J-5.003(2), including aquaculture for native species.
2. After inspection by County staff and filing of a written report, any land or parcel of land
has been so altered as to have irreparable damage to the ecological, drainage, or
groundwater recharge functions; or that the development of the site will improve or
correct the existing ecological functions or not require any major alteration of the existing
landforms, drainage, or flora and fauna elements of the property. For the purpose of this
policy, major alteration shall mean greater than 10% of the site.
3. Exemptions shall not apply to any parcel with an ST or ACSC-ST overlay, or within the
boundaries of Sending Lands or NRPAs except for single family homes or as otherwise
allowed by the ST or ACSC-ST criteria.
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(11)(III)Policy 6.1.9(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54] "N-N
The County shall provide for adequate staff to implement the policies supporting Objective 6.1.
(11)(111) OBJECTIVE 6.2:
The County shall protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands. The
following policies provide criteria to make this objective measurable. These policies shall apply
to all of Collier County except for the Eastern Lands Study Area, for which policies are required
to be adopted by November 1, 2002.
(11)(111) Policy 6.2.1
As required by Florida Administrative Code 9J5-5.006(1)(b), wetlands identified by the 1994-95
SFWMD land use and land cover inventory are mapped on the Future Land Use Map series.
These areas shall be verified by a jurisdictional field delineation, subject to Policy 6.2.2 of this
element, at the time of project permitting to determine the exact location of jurisdictional wetland
boundaries.
(11)(111) Policy 6.2.2
Wetlands shall be defined pursuant to Section 373.019 Florida Statutes. The location of
jurisdictional wetland boundaries are further described by the delineation methodology in
Section 373.421 Florida Statutes.
(11)(111) Policy 6.2.3
Collier County shall implement a comprehensive process to ensure wetlands and the natural
functions of wetlands are protected and conserved. The process outlined within this policy is
primarily based on directing concentrated population growth and intensive development away
from large connected wetland systems. These wetland systems have been identified based on
their type, values, functions, sizes, conditions and locations within Collier County. These
systems predominantly occur east of the Urban boundary. Many fall within public lands or lands
targeted for acquisition. High quality wetlands systems located on private property are primarily
protected through native vegetation preservation requirements, or through existing PUD
commitments, conservation easements, or Stewardship Sending Area Designations, or via the
NRPA or Sending designations in the Rural Fringe. Protection measures for wetlands and
wetland systems located within the Eastern Lands portion of the County's Rural and Agricultural
Assessment (depicted on the FLUM) will be adopted prior to November 1, 2002. Within the
Urban and Estates designated areas of the County, the County will rely on the jurisdictional
determinations made by the applicable state or federal agency. Where permits issued by such
state or federal agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within Urban and Estates designated
areas and require mitigation for such impacts, this shall be deemed to preserve and protect
wetlands and their functions.
The large connected wetland systems that exist at the landscape scale in Collier County shall
be protected through various Land Use Designations and Overlays that restrict higher intensity
land uses and require specific land development standards for the remaining allowable land
uses. Collier County shall direct incompatible land uses away from these large landscape
scale wetland systems by the following mechanisms:
(1) Conservation Designation
Best available data indicates that 76% of all wetlands found in Collier County are contained
within the boundary of the land designated as Conservation on the Future Land Use Map.
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The overall purpose of the Conservation Designation is to conserve and maintain the natural
resources of Collier County and their associated environmental, recreational, and economic
benefits. The allowed land uses specified in the FLUE's Conservation Designation
(Reference FLUE Land Use Designation Section IV.) will accommodate limited residential
development and future non-residential development. These limitations support Collier
County's comprehensive process to direct concentrated population growth and intensive
land development away from large connected wetland systems.
(2) Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay(ACSC)
Best available data indicates that 74% of the County's wetlands are within the Big Cypress
Area of Critical State Concern Overlay. The land development regulations contained in the
ACSC Overlay District on the Future Land Use Map provide standards that facilitate the goal
of directing higher intensity land uses away from wetland systems. The development
standards for the ACSC Overlay specifies that site alterations shall be limited to 10% of the
total site. A large percentage of the land contained within the ACSC is also within the
Conservation Designation and thus is subject to the land use limitations of that Land Use
Designation. (Land Use Designation Section V.)
(3) Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs)
Major wetland systems and regional flow-ways were used as criteria to establish the NRPA
Overlay District as shown on the Future Land Use Map. These areas identify high
functioning wetland systems in the County and represent an additional 12%± of County
wetlands that are not located in Conservation Lands. Based on the relatively high
concentration of wetlands within NRPA designated lands, incompatible land uses shall be
directed away from these areas. Allowable land uses for NRPAs are also subject to native
vegetation and preservation standards of 90%. (Reference the NRPA Overlay in the FLUE.)
(4) Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands
Best available data indicates that 16,000±acres of wetlands are contained within designated
Sending Lands constituting 70%± of land cover in these areas. Incompatible land uses are
directed away from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands through an incentive-
based Transfer of Development Rights Program that allows land owners within these
Sending Lands to transfer their residential density out of the Sending Lands to Rural Fringe
Mixed Use District Receiving Lands. Incompatible land uses are also directed away from
Sending Lands by restricting allowable uses. (Reference FLUE Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District.) Finally, allowable uses within these lands are also subject to native vegetation
retention and preservation standards of 80%to 90%. (Reference CCME Policy 6.7.1)
(5)Flowway Stewardship Areas (re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No.2002-32 and 2002-541
Within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay as designated on the Future Land
Use map, Flowway Stewardship Areas (FSAs) are primarily privately owned wetlands that
are located within the Camp Keais Strand and Okaloacoochee Slough. These lands form
the primary wetland flowway systems in the RLSA. The Overlay provides an incentive to
permanently protect FSAs by the creation and transfer of Credits, elimination of
incompatible uses, and establishment of protection measures
Collier County shall allow for more intensive development to occur in Rural Fringe Receiving
Lands, North Golden Gate Estates, the Rural-Settlement Area District, and the Urban
Designated Areas subject to the land uses identified in the Future Land Use Element, the
Immokalee Area Master Plan, and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan. These areas account for
only 6% of Collier County's wetlands. Except for tidal wetlands within the coastal portion of the
Urban Designated Area, the County finds that the wetland systems in these areas are more
fragmented and altered than those systems located within the Conservation Lands, ACSC and
NRPA overlays, and Rural Fringe Sending Lands.
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On a project-specific basis, wetlands and wetland functions shall be protected through the
following mechanisms:
(1) Federal and State jurisdictional agency review and wetland permitting;
(2) Vegetation preservation policies supporting CCME Objective 6.1;
(3) Wetland protection policies supporting CCME Objective 6.2; and
(4) Clustering provisions specified in the FLUE (Reference FLUE Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District.).
(11)(111) Policy 6.2.4:
Within the Urban Designated area, the County shall rely on the wetland jurisdictional
determinations and permit requirements issued by the applicable jurisdictional agency. This
policy shall be implemented as follows:
(1) Where permits issued by such jurisdictional agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within
this designated area and require mitigation for such impacts, this shall be deemed to meet
the objective of protection and conservation of wetlands and the natural functions of
wetlands within this area.
(2) The County shall require the appropriate jurisdictional permit prior to the issuance of a final
local development order permitting site improvements, except in the case of single-family
residences which are not part of an approved development or are not platted.
(3) Collier County will work with the jurisdictional agencies and applicants to encourage
mitigation to occur within targeted areas of the County including, but not limited to: Natural
Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs); lands targeted for a acquisition by a public entity such
as CREW lands; public or private mitigation banks; and other areas appropriate for
mitigation, such as flow ways and areas containing habitat for listed species.
(4) Within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, there exists high quality wetland system
connected to the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais system. These wetlands require greater
protection measures and therefore the wetland protection standards set forth in Policy 6.2.5
shall apply in this area. As part of the County's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), the
County shall identify this area and map its boundaries on the Future Land Use Map.
(11)(111) Policy 6.2.5:
Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, Collier County shall direct land uses away from
higher functioning wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based upon the vegetation
requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element, the wetland functionality assessment described
below in paragraph (2), and the final permitting requirements of the South Florida Water
Management District. A direct impact is hereby defined as the dredging or filling of a wetland or
adversely changing the hydroperiod of a wetland. This policy shall be implemented as follows:
(1) The County shall apply the vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this
element to preserve an appropriate amount of native vegetation on site. Wetlands shall
be preserved as part of this vegetation requirement according to the following criteria:
(V) a. The acreage requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element shall be met be preserving
wetlands with the highest wetland functionality scores. Wetland functionality
assessment scores shall be those described in paragraph (2) of this policy.
Wetlands having a WRAP score of at least 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation
Assessment Method score of 0.7 shall be preserved on site. This policy is not
intended in all cases to require preservation of wetlands exceeding the acreage
required by Policy 6.1.2 of this element. Within one year, the County shall develop
specific criteria to be used to determine when wetlands having a WRAP score
greater than 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score of
greater than 0.7 shall be required to be retained exceeding the acreage required by
Policy 6.1.2 of this element.
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(V) (2) In order to assess the values and functions of wetlands at the time of project review,
applicants shall rate functionality of wetlands using the South Florida Water
Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP), as described in
Technical Publication Reg-001, dated September 1997, and updated August 1999, or the
Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method, F.A.C. Chapter 62-345. The applicant
shall submit to County staff, agency accepted WRAP scores or Uniform Wetland Mitigation
Assessment Method scores. County staff shall review this functionality assessment as part
of the County's EIS provisions and shall use the results to direct incompatible land uses
away from the highest functioning wetlands according to the requirements found in
paragraph (1) above.
(3) All direct impacts shall be mitigated for pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (6) of
this policy.
(4) Single family residences shall follow the requirements contained within Policy 6.2.7 of this
element.
(5) The County shall separate preserved wetlands from other land uses with appropriate
buffering requirements. The County shall require a minimum 50-foot vegetated upland
buffer adjacent to a natural water body, and for other wetlands a minimum 25-foot vegetated
upland buffer adjacent to the wetland. A structural buffer may be used in conjunction with a
vegetative buffer that would reduce the vegetative buffer width by 50%. A structural buffer
shall be required adjacent to wetlands where direct impacts are allowed. Wetland buffers
shall conform to the following standards:
a. The buffer shall be measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line.
b. The buffer zone shall consist of preserved native vegetation. Where native vegetation
does not exist, native vegetation compatible with the existing soils and expected
hydrologic conditions shall be planted.
c. The buffer shall be maintained free of Category I invasive exotic plants, as defined by
the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council.
d. The following land uses are considered to be compatible with wetland functions and are
allowed within the buffer:
1. Passive recreational areas, boardwalks and recreational shelters;
2. Pervious nature trails;
3. Water management structures;
4. Mitigation areas;
5. Any other conservation and related open space activity or use which is comparable
in nature with the foregoing uses.
e. A structural buffer may consist of a stem-wall, berm, or vegetative hedge with suitable
fencing.
(6) Mitigation shall be required for direct impacts to wetlands in order to result in no net loss of
wetland functions.
a. Mitigation Requirements:
1. "No net loss of wetland functions" shall mean that the wetland functional score of the
proposed mitigation equals or exceeds the wetland functional score of the impacted
wetlands. However, in no case shall the acreage proposed for mitigation be less
than the acreage being impacted.
2. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall
be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance
capacity on site and within or adjacent to the impacted wetland.
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3. Protection shall be provided for preserved or created wetland or upland vegetative
communities offered as mitigation by placing a conservation easement over the land
in perpetuity, providing for initial exotic plant removal (Class I invasive exotic plants
defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council) and continuing exotic plant
maintenance.
4. Prior to issuance of any final development order that authorizes site alteration, the
applicant shall demonstrate compliance with paragraphs (6)a.1, (6)a.2, and (6)a.3 of
this policy. If agency permits have not provided mitigation consistent with this policy,
Collier County will require mitigation exceeding that of the jurisdictional agencies.
5. Mitigation requirements for single-family lots shall be determined by the State and
Federal agencies during their permitting process, pursuant to the requirements of
Policy 6.2.7 of this element.
b. Mitigation Incentives:
1. Collier County shall encourage certain types of mitigation by providing a variety of
incentives in the form of density bonuses and credits to open space and vegetation
retention requirements. Density bonuses shall be limited to no more than 10% of the
allowed density.
2. Preferred mitigation activities that would qualify for these incentives include, but are
not limited, to the following:
(a) Adding wetland habitat to or restoring wetland functions within Rural Fringe
Mixed Use District Sending Lands,
(b) Creating, enhancing or restoring wading bird habitat to be located near wood
stork, and/or other wading bird colonies.
3. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, Collier County shall
adopt specific criteria in the LDC to implement this incentive program, and to identify
other mitigation priorities.
(11)(111) Policy 6.2.6[this Policy reflects merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
Within the Urban Designation and the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, [required] wetland
preservation, buffer areas, and mitigation areas shall be dedicated as conservation and
common areas in the form of conservation easements and shall be identified or platted as
separate tracts; and, in the case of a Planned Unit Development (PUD), these areas shall also
be depicted on the PUD Master Plan. These areas shall be maintained free from trash and
debris and from Category I invasive exotic plants, as defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant
Council. Land uses allowed in these areas shall be limited to those listed in Policy 6.2.5(5)d of
this element and shall not include any other activities that are detrimental to drainage, flood
control, water conservation, erosion control or fish and wildlife habitat conservation and
preservation.
(11)(111) Policy 6.2.7
Within the Estates Designated Area and the Rural Settlement Area, the County shall rely on
the wetland jurisdictional determinations and permit requirements issued by the applicable
jurisdictional agency. This policy shall be implemented as follows:
(1) For single-family residences within Southern Golden Gate Estates or within the Big Cypress
Area of Critical State Concern, the County shall require the appropriate federal and state
wetland-related permits before Collier County issues a building permit.
(2) Outside of Southern Golden Gate Estates and the Area of Critical State Concern, Collier
County shall inform applicants for individual single-family building permits that federal and
state wetland permits may be required prior to construction. The County shall also notify the
applicable federal and state agencies of single family building permits applications in these
areas.
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(3) Within one (1) year of the adoption of these amendments, Collier County shall work with
federal and state agencies to identify properties that have a high probabilities of wetlands or
listed species occurrence. The identification process will be based on Hydric soils data and
other applicable criteria. Once this identification process is complete, the County will
determine if it is sufficiently accurate to require federal and state wetland approvals prior to
issuing a building permit within these areas. The County shall use this information to inform
property owners of the potential existence of wetlands on their property.
(II) Policy 6.2.8
For the County's Rural Lands Stewardship Area(RLSA) Overlay, as designated on the
FLUM, wetlands shall be preserved pursuant to the RLSA Overlay policies found in the Future
Land Use Element.
(11)(111) Policy 6.2.9(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
The County shall provide for adequate staff to implement the policies supporting Objective 6.2.
(II)(111)OBJECTIVE 6.3
The County shall protect and conserve submerged marine habitats.
(11)(111) Policy 6.3.1
The amount of permitted wet slips for marinas shall be no more than 18 boat slips for every 100
feet of shoreline where impacts to sea-grass beds are less than 100 square feet. When more
than 100 square feet of sea-grass beds are impacted, then no more than 10 boat slips for every
100 feet of shoreline are allowed.
(11)(111) Policy 6.3.2
Impacts to sea-grass beds shall be minimized by locating boat docks more than 10 feet from
existing sea-grass beds. Where this is not possible, boat docks shall be sited to impact the
smallest areas of sea-grass beds possible, be no lower than 3.5 feet NGVD, have a terminal
platform no greater than 160 square feet, and have the access dock be no wider than 4 feet.
(11)(111) Policy 6.3.3
The protection of sea-grass beds shall be a factor in establishing new, or revising existing,
speed zones to regulate boat traffic.
(11)(111) OBJECTIVE 6.4
The County will protect, conserve and appropriately use ecological communities shared with or
tangential to State and Federal lands and other local governments.
(11)(111) Policy 6.4.1:
The County shall coordinate with adjacent counties, State and Federal agencies, other owners
of lands held in the public trust, and the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council to protect
unique communities located along the County's border by controlling water levels and enforcing
land development regulations with regard thereto.
(11)(111) Policy 6.4.2:
Continue to meet with the appropriate counties at a specified frequency to discuss upcoming
land development projects that would have an impact on ecological communities in both
Counties.
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(11)(111) Policy 6.4.3: r„\
The County shall assist to assure compliance with all State and Federal Regulations pertaining
to endangered and rare species living in such "shared" ecological systems.
(11)(111) OBJECTIVE 6.5:(this Objective reflects merger of Ordinance No.2002-32 and 2002-54]
The County shall protect natural reservations from the impact of surrounding development. For
the purpose of this Objective and its related policies: natural reservations shall include only
Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs) and designated Conservation Lands on the Future
Land Use Map; and, development shall include all projects except for permitting and
construction of single-family dwelling units situated on individual lots or parcels. This Objective
and its Policies shall apply only to the Rural Fringe Mixed Use district [except as noted in Policy
6.5.3].
(11)(1ll) Policy 6.5.1:
All requests for development contiguous to natural reservations shall be reviewed as part of the
County's development review process.
(III) Policy 6.5.2:
The following criteria shall apply to development contiguous to natural reservations in order to
reduce negative impacts to the natural reservations:
(1) The required open space shall be used to provide a buffer between the project and the
natural reservation. Open space allowed between the project's non-open space uses and
the boundary of the natural reservation shall include those areas of natural preserves,
natural or man-made lakes, golf courses, recreational areas, required yard set-back areas,
and other natural or man-made open space requirements. Existing agricultural operations
shall be allowed within the open space requirements with additional agricultural clearing
allowed subject to best management practices, consistent with the provisions of the Right to n
Farm Act.
a. The following open space uses are considered acceptable uses contiguous to the
natural reservation boundary:
(1) preservation areas;
(2) golf course roughs maintained in a natural state;
(3) stormwater management areas;
(4) pervious nature trails and hiking trails limited to use by nonmotorized vehicles.
b. The uses in paragraph a above are encouraged to be located as to provide a buffer
between the natural reservation and more intensive open space uses, including
playgrounds, tennis courts, golf courses (excluding roughs maintained in a natural state),
and other recreational uses and yards for individual lots or parcels, or open space uses
that are impervious in nature. Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, these more
intensive open space uses may not be located closer than 300 feet to the boundary of
the natural reservation.
c. In addition, where woodstork (Mycteria americana) rookeries, bald eagle (Haliaeetus
leucocephalus) nests, and wading bird roosts are found in the adjacent natural
reservation, the open spaces identified in sub-sections 1.a.(1) through (3) are
considered acceptable for placement within a buffer as specified below:
(1) Woodstork (Mycteria americana) rookeries, bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
nests— 1,500 feet;
(2) Wading bird roost—300 feet;
(3) These buffer distances shall only apply to the identified entity within the natural
reservations.
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(4) These requirements shall be modified on a case by case basis, if such modifications
are based upon the review and recommendations from the USFWS and the FFWCC.
Any such changes shall be deemed consistent with the Growth Management Plan.
d. Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall be
preserved as part of the preservation requirements specified in Policy 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 of
this element.
e. Where wildlife corridors exist for listed species, provision shall be made to accommodate
the movement of the listed species through the project to the natural reservation. The
County shall consider the recommendations from the USFWS and the FFWCC in the
delineation of the corridors. Appropriate accommodations include:
(1) Use of fences, walls or other obstructions to encourage wildlife to use natural
corridors or to separate wildlife corridors from areas of human activity,
(2) Location of roads away from identified corridors;
(3) Use of appropriate roadway crossings, underpasses and signage where it is
unavoidable for roadways to cross wildlife trails;
(4)Any other techniques recommended by the USFWS and the FFWCC.
f. Outside of this open space buffer, other permitted uses shall be located in such a
manner as to place the most intensive land uses the furthest distance from the natural
reservation.
g. The County shall consider the recommendations by the USFWS and the FFWCC when
considering the placement of open space next to natural reservations and setback
distances from listed species as noted above. Any such changes shall be deemed
consistent with the Growth Management Plan.
(2) The wildlife protection criteria of Policy 7.1.1 shall also apply.
(3) Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, stormwater management systems discharging
directly to the natural reservation shall meet the Outstanding Florida Water criteria of one-
half inch of dry retention or retention pretreatment as specified in Section 5.2.2(b), of the
SFWMD's Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the South
Florida Water Management District, August 2000.
(4) Proposed development shall demonstrate that ground water table drawdowns or diversions
will not adversely impact the natural reservation. Detention and control elevations shall be
set to protect the natural reservation and be consistent with surrounding land and project
control elevations and water tables. In order to meet these requirements, projects shall be
designed in accordance with Sections 4.2.2.4, 6.11 and 6.12 of SFWMD's Basis of Review.
(II)Policy 6.5.3:(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
Criteria contained in the County's Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay shall apply to
development within the RLSA that is contiguous to natural reservations.
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GOAL 7: THE COUNTY SHALL PROTECT AND CONSERVE ITS FISHERIES AND
WILDLIFE.
(11)(111) OBJECTIVE 7.1
The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their
habitats. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the Eastern Lands Study
Area, for which policies are required to be adopted by November 1, 2002.
(11)(111) Policy 7.1.1
Incompatible land uses are directed away from listed species and their habitats by the following
mechanisms:
(1) Conservation Designation on the Future Land Use Map
The overall purpose of the Conservation Designation is to conserve and maintain the natural
resources of Collier County and their associated environmental, recreational and economic
benefits. These areas have been demonstrated to have high wildlife value. The allowed
land uses specified in the FLUE's Conservation Designation will accommodate limited
residential development and future non-residential development. These limitations help
direct many incompatible land uses away from listed species and their habitats contained in
this Future Land Use Designation. (Reference FLUE: Future Land Use Designation,
Description Section.)
(2) Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay (ACSC)
The land development regulations contained in the ACSC Overlay district provide standards
that facilitate the goal of directing incompatible land uses away from listed species and their
habitats. (Reference FLUE:Future Land Use Designation, Description Section.)
(3) Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs)
The purpose of Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs) is to support State and Federal
agencies' efforts to protect endangered or potentially endangered species and their habitats
(Reference CCME: Objective 1.3). These areas describe large, intact and relatively
unfragmented habitats important for many listed species. Allowable land uses, vegetation
preservation standards, development standards, and listed species protection criteria
within NRPAs are specified in the FLUE. (Reference the FLUE for the specific
requirements.) The NRPA Overlay is intended to direct incompatible land uses away from
listed species and their habitats.
(4) Sending Lands (Transfer of Development Rights):
Sending Lands are those lands that have a high degree of environmental value and
sensitivity and generally include wetlands, uplands, and habitat for listed species. Due to
their high environmental value, Sending Lands are targeted for preservation and
conservation either through acquisition or through incentives for private property owners.
Privately owned lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District that have a Natural
Resource Protection Area (NRPA) Overlay are considered to be Sending Lands. Allowable
land uses within Sending Lands are specified in the FLUE: Future Land Use Designation,
Description Section, B. Rural Fringe Mixed Use District. These limitations help direct many
incompatible land uses away from listed species and their habitats.
(5) Habitat Stewardship Areas (HSAs)fre-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32
and 2002-54]
Listed animal and plant species and their habitats shall also be protected through the
establishment of Habitat Stewardship Areas (HSAs) within the RLSA Overlay. HSAs are
privately owned agricultural areas, which include areas with natural characteristics that
make them suitable habitat for listed species and areas without these characteristics. These
latter areas are included because they are located contiguous to habitat and help form a
continuum of landscape that can augment habitat values. The Overlay provides an incentive
to permanently protect HSAs by the creation and transfer of Credits resulting in the
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elimination of incompatible uses and the establishment of protection measures. (Reference
FLUE: RLSA Overlay.)
(6) All other policies supporting Objective 7.1 of this element. [re-numbered to reflect merger of
Ordinance No.2002-32 and 2002-54]
(11)(111) Policy 7.1.2[this Policy reflects merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
Within areas of Collier County, excluding the lands contained in the RLSA Overlay, non-
agricultural development, excluding individual single family residences, shall be directed away
from listed species and their habitats by complying with the following guidelines and standards:
(1) A wildlife survey shall be required for all parcels when listed species are known to inhabit
biological communities similar to those existing on site or where listed species are directly
observed on the site. The survey shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) guidelines. The County shall notify the FFWCC and USFWS of the
existence of any listed species that may be discovered.
(2) Wildlife habitat management plans for listed species shall be submitted for County approval.
A plan shall be required for all projects where the wildlife survey indicated listed species are
utilizing the site, or the site contains potential habitat for listed species. These plans shall
describe how the project directs incompatible land uses away from listed species and their
habitats.
(a) Management plans shall incorporate proper techniques to protect listed species and
their habitat from the negative impacts of proposed development. Developments shall
be clustered to discourage impacts to listed species habitats. Open space and
vegetation preservation requirements shall be used to establish buffer areas between
wildlife habitat areas and areas dominated by human activities. Provisions such as
fencing, walls, or other obstructions shall be provided to minimize development impacts
to the wildlife and to facilitate and encourage wildlife to use wildlife corridors.
Appropriate roadway crossings, underpasses, and signage shall be used where roads
must cross wildlife corridors
1. The following references shall be used, as appropriate, to prepare the required
management plans;
a. South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan, USFWS, 1999.
b. Habitat Management Guidelines for the Bald Eagle in the Southeast Region,
USFWS, 1987.
c. Ecology and Habitat Protection Needs of Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus
polyphemus) Populations found on Lands Slated for Large Scale Development in
Florida, Technical Report No. 4, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish
Commission, 1987.
d. Ecology and Development-Related Habitat Requirements of the Florida Scrub
Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens), Technical Report No. 8, Florida Game and
Fresh Water Fish Commission, 1991.
e. Ecology and Habitat Protection Needs of the Southeastern American Kestrel
(Falco Sparverius Paulus) on Large-scale Development Sites in Florida,
Nongame Techincal Report No. 13, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish
Commission, 1993.
2. The County shall consider any other techniques recommended by the USFWS and
the FFWCC, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy.
3. When listed species are directly observed on site or indicated by evidence, such as
denning, foraging or other indications, priority shall be given to preserving the listed
species habitats first, as a part of the retained native vegetation requirement
contained in Policy 6.1.1 and Policy 6.1.2 this element. The County shall also
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consider the recommendations of other agencies, subject to the provisions of
paragraph (3) of this policy.
(b) For parcels containing gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus), priority shall be given
to protecting the largest most contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the greatest
number of active burrows, and for providing a connection to off site adjacent gopher
tortoise preserves.
(c) Habitat preservation for the Florida scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) shall conform
to the guidelines contained in Technical Report No. 8, Florida Game and Fresh Water
Fish Commission, 1991. The required management plan shall also provide for a
maintenance program and specify an appropriate fire or mechanical protocols to
maintain the natural scrub community. The plan shall also outline a public awareness
program to educate residents about the on-site preserve and the need to maintain the
scrub vegetation. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida
Multi-Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of
this policy.
(d) For the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), the required habitat management plans
shall establish protective zones around the eagle nest restricting certain activities. The
plans shall also address restricting certain types of activities during the nesting season.
These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi-Species
Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy.
(e) For the red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), the required habitat protection
plan shall outline measures to avoid adverse impacts to active clusters and to minimize
impacts to foraging habitat. Where adverse effects can not be avoided, measures shall
be taken to minimize on-site disturbance and compensate or mitigate for impacts that
remain. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi-
Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this
policy.
(f) In areas where the Florida black bear(Ursus americanus floridanus) may be present, the
management plans shall require that garbage be placed in bear-proof containers, at one
or more central locations. The management plan shall also identify methods to inform
local residents of the concerns related to interaction between black bears and humans.
Mitigation for impacting habitat suitable for black bear shall be considered in the
management plan.
(g) For projects located in Priority I and Priority II Panther Habitat areas, the management
plan shall discourage the destruction of undisturbed, native habitats that are preferred by
the Florida panther (Felis concolor corp) by directing intensive land uses to currently
disturbed areas. Preferred habitats include pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks.
In turn, these areas shall be buffered from the most intense land uses of the project by
using low intensity land uses (e.g., parks, passive recreational areas, golf courses). Golf
courses within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District shall be designed and managed using
standards found in that district. The management plans shall identify appropriate lighting
controls for these permitted uses and shall also address the opportunity to utilize
prescribed burning to maintain fire-adapted preserved vegetative communities and
provide browse for white-tailed deer. These requirements shall be consistent with the
UFWS South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions
of paragraph (3) of this policy.
(IV)(h) In order to protect loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and other listed sea turtles that nest
along Collier County beaches, projects within 300 feet of the MHW line shall limit
outdoor lighting to that necessary for security and safety. Floodlights and landscape or
accent lighting shall be prohibited. These requirements shall be consistent with the
UFWS South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions
of Policy 7.1.2(3).
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r„\ (i) The Management Plans shall contain a monitoring program for developments greater
than 10 acres.
(3) The County shall, consistent with applicable GMP policies, consider and utilize
recommendations and letters of technical assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission and recommendations from the US Fish and Wildlife Service in
issuing development orders on property containing listed species. It is recognized that
these agency recommendations, on a case by case basis, may change the requirements
contained within these wildlife protection policies and any such change shall be deemed
consistent with the Growth Management Plan.
(II)Policy 7.1.3
For the County's Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay, as designated on the
FLUM, listed species shall protected pursuant to the RLSA policies found in the Future Land
Use Element.
(11)(111) Policy 7.1.4(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
All development shall comply with applicable federal and state permitting requirements
regarding listed species protection.
(11)(111) Policy 7.1.5(re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-54]
The County shall provide for adequate staff to implement the policies supporting Objective 7.1.
(II)(111)(IV)OBJECTIVE 7.2
Historical data from 1990-1996 shows that the average number of manatee deaths in Collier
County due to incidents with watercraft is approximately 3.2 per year per 10,000 boats.
Through Policies 7.2.1 through 7.2.3, the County's objective is to minimize the number of
manatee deaths due to boat related incidents.
(Il)(III)(IV)Policy 7.2.1:
The County shall apply the marina siting criteria contained in the Collier County Manatee
Protection Plan (NR-SP-93-01), May 1995 in order to direct increased boat traffic away from
sensitive manatee habitats.
(II)(Ill)Policy 7.2.2:
Sea-grass beds shall be protected through the application of Policies 6.3.1, 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 of
this element.
(11)(Ill)(IV)Policy 7.2.3:
In order to protect manatees, marinas shall be discouraged in designated manatee critical
habitat unless other protective measures are provided. (Reference Policy 10.1.5 of this
Element). The County shall maintain the manatee protection speed zones that were adopted in
the Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (NR-SP-93-01), May 1995 and make revisions as
needed. The County shall continue to work with appropriate State and Federal agencies to
identify areas where the use of propeller driven boats may be restricted or prohibited, or where
speed zones may need to be changed.
(11)(111)OBJECTIVE 7.3
Historical data from 1996-1999 shows that the average number of sea turtle disorientations is
5% of total nests. Through the following policies, the County's objective is to minimize the
number of sea turtle disorientations.
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(11)(111) Policy 7.3.1 r
The County shall apply the lighting criteria contained in Policy 7.1.2(2)(i) of this element in order
to protect sea turtle hatchlings from adverse lighting conditions.
(11)(111) Policy 7.3.2:
County staff shall conduct regular inspections to ensure coastal properties comply with proper
lighting conditions and with applicable prohibitions of overnight storage of furniture and other
equipment during sea turtle season (May 1 through October 30).
(11)(111) Policy 7.3.3:
The County shall update the public awareness materials designed to inform coastal residents
and visitors how they can protect sea turtles.
(11)(111) OBJECTIVE 7.4
The County shall continue to improve marine fisheries productivity by building additional artificial
reefs.
(11)(111) Policy 7.4.1:
The County should continue to apply for reef construction grants and annually place more
materials on the existing permitted sites.
(11)(111) Policy 7.4.2:
The County will coordinate its activities with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, the Marine Extension Office and other appropriate agencies.
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GOAL 8: THE COUNTY SHALL MAINTAIN COLLIER COUNTY'S EXISTING AIR
QUALITY.
OBJECTIVE 8.1:
All activities in the County shall comply with all applicable federal and State air quality
standards.
Policy 8.1.1:
The County will rely on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Division
of Forestry or the local fire departments as appropriate under their jurisdiction to permit and
visually inspect the permitted air pollutant sources in the County.
Policy 8.1.2:
The fire departments and the County will receive complaints concerning air pollution problems
and refer them to the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, Florida Division of
Forestry, or the local fire departments as appropriate.
Policy 8.1.3:
The local fire departments, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Florida
Division of Forestry will investigate and act on complaints that are called in or referred to them.
Policy 8.1.4:
Automobile emissions will be reduced by the policy of the Sheriffs Department to stop smoking
vehicles and either warn or ticket the operator for the offense, and by the policy of the County to
'-•\ require bike paths or sidewalks on new subdivisions and major County roadways and
improvements.
Policy 8.1.5:
By January 1, 2000, the County shall investigate the need for a more comprehensive local air
quality monitoring program.
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GOAL 9: THE COUNTY SHALL APPROPRIATELY MANAGE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
AND WASTE TO PROTECT THE COUNTY'S POPULOUS AND NATURAL
RESOURCES AND TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
OBJECTIVE 9.1:
The County shall implement and update biennially a hazardous materials emergency response
element as part of its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Policy 9.1.1:
The plan shall be developed in cooperation with the Southwest Florida Regional Planning
Council and the local planning committee established underTitle Ill.
Policy 9.1.2:
The plan shall identify a community coordinator, facility coordinators, and other Federal, State
and local agency contacts (especially the City of Naples) including the responsibilities and
duties of each agency.
Policy 9.1.3:
The plan shall identify emergency notification procedures and lines of communication among
reacting agencies.
Policy 9.1.4:
The plan shall provide a description of community and industry emergency equipment and
facilities and the identity of persons responsible for them.
Policy 9.1.5:
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The plan shall address hazardous substances, transportation routes, location of significant
hazardous materials, probable affected areas in the event of a release, and emergency
evacuation plans.
Policy 9.1.6:
A training program shall be developed for emergency response personnel.
Policy 9.1.7:
The Collier County Emergency Management Department shall be responsible for developing,
implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan, including periodic updates.
OBJECTIVE 9.2:
The County shall verify the management and disposal practices of identified businesses that are
potential generators of hazardous waste, at a rate of 20% of these businesses per year.
Policy 9.2.1:
During the verification visits the County shall advise businesses on proper management and
disposal of hazardous wastes and shall encourage the reduction of hazardous waste through
recycling.
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Policy 9.2.2:
The verification visits shall concentrate on businesses generating waste oil and spent solvents
and other hazardous waste in areas close to potable wellfields.
OBJECTIVE 9.3:
The Collier County Solid Waste Department shall continue to hold its hazardous waste
collection day at least once per year.
Policy 9.3.1:
The hazardous waste collection day shall target residential households but also allow small
businesses to participate to some extent.
(I) OBJECTIVE 9.4:
The County shall continue to implement its local storage tank compliance program.
Policy 9.4.1:
The County shall implement provisions of the contract with the Department of Environmental
Protection under the Super Act provisions in order to avoid any duplication of effort.
(I) Policy 9.4.2:
The County shall concentrate on storage tank installation, inspection, and contractor certification
and oversight of maintenance and monitoring of petroleum contamination sites.
(I) Policy 9.4.3:
Unless otherwise provided for in CCME Policy 3.1.1, storage tank systems shall adhere to
containment provisions required in 62-761, F.A.C., as it existed on August 31, 1999.
(I) OBJECTIVE 9.5 and Policy 9.5.1 [deleted]
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GOAL 10: THE COUNTY SHALL PROTECT, CONSERVE, MANAGE, AND
APPROPRIATELY USE ITS COASTAL BARRIERS INCLUDING
SHORELINES, BEACHES AND DUNES AND WILL PLAN FOR, AND WHERE
APPROPRIATE, WILL RESTRICT ACTIVITIES WHERE SUCH ACTIVITIES
WILL DAMAGE OR DESTROY COASTAL RESOURCES.
(IV)OBJECTIVE 10.1:
Priorities for shoreline land use shall be given to water dependent uses over water related land
uses and shall be based on type of water-dependent use, adjacent land use, and surrounding
marine and upland habitat considerations. The Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (NR-SP-
93-01) May 1995 restricts the location of marinas and may limit the number of wet slips, the
construction of dry storage facilities, and boat ramps, based upon the Plan's marina siting
criteria.
Policy 10.1.1:
Priorities for water-dependent uses shall be:
a. Public Boat Ramps;
b. Marinas;
1. commercial (public) marinas over private marinas;
2. storage over wet storage;
c. Commercial fishing facilities;
d. Other non-polluting water-dependent industries or utilities.
Policy 10.1.2:
No deep water ports shall be allowed. '~
Policy 10.1.3:
Priorities for water-related uses shall be:
a. Recreational facilities
b. Marine supply/repair facility
c. Residential development
Policy 10.1.4:
The following priority ranking for siting of shoreline development and the resultant destruction or
disturbance of native vegetative communities for water dependent/water related land uses shall
apply:
a. areas presently developed,
b. disturbed uplands,
c. disturbed freshwater wetlands,
d. disturbed marine wetlands,
e. viable, unaltered uplands,
f. viable, unaltered freshwater wetlands,
g. viable, unaltered marine wetlands.
Policy 10.1.5:
In order to protect manatees, marinas shall be discouraged in designated manatee critical
habitat unless other protective measures are provided. (Reference Policy 7.2.3.)
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New marinas shall conform to the following criteria:
a. Marinas must provide vehicular parking and sewage pump-out facilities;
b. Fueling facilities shall be designed to contain spills from on-land equipment and
shall be prepared to contain spills in the water.
c. Marina facilities must be accessible to all public services essential to ensure their
safe operation.
d. Marinas and multi-slip docking facilities shall prepare hurricane plans for approval
which describe measures to be taken to minimize damage to marina sites and
neighboring properties and the environment; this hurricane plan shall be reviewed
and approved by the County.
e. Dry storage should be encouraged over wet storage.
Policy 10.1.7:
Marinas and other water-dependent and water-related uses shall conform to other applicable
policies regarding development in marine wetlands. Marinas that propose to destroy wetlands
shall provide for use by the general public.
Policy 10.1.8:
All new marinas that propose to destroy viable naturally functioning marine wetlands shall
demonstrate the economic need and feasibility for such development.
Policy 10.1.9:
These policies shall serve as criteria for the review of proposed development in "ST" designated
lands.
OBJECTIVE 10.2:
The County shall continue to insure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain
available to the public and continue with its program to expand the availability of such access
and a method to fund its acquisition.
Policy 10.2.1:
Existing access for the public to the beach shall be maintained by new development. New
beachfront development shall show on their site-plans existing beach access ways and the
proposed development shall continue that access way, relocate it on the site, or donate it to the
County.
Policy 10.2.2:
Evaluate appropriate public access intervals for renourished beaches considering the demand
for recreation and the ability of the natural system to support the demand. If existing access is
not sufficient, then the County shall acquire additional access points as a part of the
renourishment project.
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Policy 10.2.3:
A credit towards any developed recreation and open space impact fee shall be given for
developments, which provide public access facilities.
Policy 10.2.4:
All public access facilities shall include parking facilities and roadway access.
Policy 10.2.5:
The County shall accept donations of shoreline lands suitable for use as public access facilities.
Policy 10.2.6:
The County shall coordinate with State and Federal agencies regarding use of and access to
Federal and State owned properties in the Coastal Zone for public use.
OBJECTIVE 10.3:
Undeveloped coastal barriers shall be maintained predominantly in their natural state and their
natural function shall be protected, maintained and enhanced.
Policy 10.3.1:
"Undeveloped" coastal barrier systems shall be defined as set forth in the Federal Guidelines
based on the amount of structures per acre of fastlands and for which no development approval
or permits have been issued by Collier County, or plats recorded. "Fastlands" are the upland
area as defined in the Federal Guidelines.
Policy 10.3.2:
Any development activities on an undeveloped coastal barrier must be compatible with
protection of the natural form and function of the coastal barrier system.
Policy 10.3.3:
The highest and best use of undeveloped coastal barriers are as functioning natural systems;
therefore the first alternative to development should be consideration of acquisition by or for the
public benefit to preserve the natural function.
Policy 10.3.4:
Public expenditure shall be limited to property acquisition and for public safety, education,
restoration, exotic removal, recreation and research facilities that will not substantially alter the
natural characteristics and the natural function of the undeveloped coastal barrier system.
Policy 10.3.5:
Native or other County approved vegetation shall be required as the stabilizing medium in any
coastal barrier vegetation or restoration program.
Policy 10.3.6:
Prohibit construction of structures seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line on
undeveloped coastal barriers. Exception shall be for passive recreational structures access
crossovers, and where enforcement would not allow any reasonable economic utilization of
such property. In the latter event, require construction that minimizes interference with natural
function of such coastal barrier system.
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Policy 10.3.7:
Participate in and encourage Regional and State programs to acquire naturally functioning,
undeveloped coastal barrier systems to insure the preservation of their natural function.
Policy 10.3.8:
Development density on undeveloped coastal barrier systems shall not exceed the lowest
density provided in the Future Land Use Element.
Policy 10.3.9:
Native vegetation on undeveloped coastal barriers should be preserved. To the extent that
native vegetation is lost during land development activities and the remaining native vegetation
can be supplemented without damaging or degrading its natural function, any native vegetation
lost during construction shall be replaced by supplementing with compatible native vegetation
on site. All exotic vegetation shall be removed and replaced with native vegetation where
appropriate.
Policy 10.3.10:
No new bridges, causeways, paved roads or commercial marinas shall be permitted to or on
undeveloped barrier systems.
Policy 10.3.11:
Shoreline hardening structures (e.g., rip-rap, seawalls, groins, etc.) shall not be allowed on
undeveloped coastal barriers except in the interest of public safety or of land use related
hardship.
Policy 10.3.12:
Require the use of the "Planned Unit Development" (PUD) provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
for new developments or redevelopment's proposed to take place within areas identified as
Coastal Barrier system with the exception of one single family dwelling unit on a single parcel.
Policy 10.3.13:
These policies shall be implemented through the existing "ST"zoning procedures.
Policy 10.3.14:
Substantial alteration of the natural grade on undeveloped coastal barriers by filling or
excavation shall be prohibited except as a part of an approved dune and/or beach restoration
program, or as part of a DER approved wastewater treatment system or as part of an approved
public development plan.
Policy 10.3.15:
Agriculture and timbering are not exempt from the above Goals, Objectives, and Policies related
to coastal barrier systems.
OBJECTIVE 10.4:
Developed coastal barriers and developed shorelines shall be continued to be restored and then
maintained, when appropriate by establishing mechanisms or projects which limit the effects of
development and which help in the restoration of the natural functions of coastal barriers and
affected beaches and dunes.
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Policy 10.4.1:
Promote environmentally acceptable and economically feasible restoration of the developed
coastal barriers and the urban beach and dune systems.
Policy 10.4.2:
Prohibit further shore hardening projects except where necessary to protect existing structures,
considering the total beach system and adjacent properties.
Policy 10.4.3:
Prohibit activities which would result in man induced shoreline erosion beyond the natural beach
erosion cycle or that would deteriorate the beach and dune system.
Policy 10.4.4:
Require dune stabilization and restoration improvements in land development projects along
beach areas.
Policy 10.4.5:
Initiate and support beach and dune restoration and preservation programs where appropriate.
Policy 10.4.6:
Require native vegetation as landscaping in development activities in developed coastal barrier
systems and on the beach and dune systems.
Policy 10.4.7:
Prohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line except where the same
would be permitted pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Coastal Zone Protection Act of
1985 or where said prohibition would result in no reasonable economic utilization of the property
in questions, or for safety reasons. In such cases, construction will be as far landward as is
practicable and effects shall be minimized on the beach and dune system and the natural
functions of the coastal barrier system.
Policy 10.4.8:
Construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line will be allowed for public access
and protection and restoration of beach resources. Construction seaward of the Coastal
Construction Control Line shall not interfere with sea turtle nesting, will utilize native vegetation
for dune stabilization, will maintain the natural beach profile, will minimize interference with
natural beach dynamics, and where appropriate will restore the historical dunes and will
vegetate with native vegetation.
Policy 10.4.9:
Seawall construction fronting the Gulf of Mexico shall be prohibited except in extreme cases of
hardship.
Policy 10.4.10:
Vehicle traffic or traffic on the beach and primary dunes shall be prohibited except for
emergency and approved maintenance purposes. The County shall enforce this requirement
with the existing Vehicle On The Beach Ordinance.
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Policy 10.4.11:
Develop tax incentives and other land use incentives to encourage additional access or parking
areas to provide utilization of the high capacity urban beaches.
Policy 10.4.12:
In permitting the repair and/or reconstruction of shore parallel engineered stabilization
structures, require, where appropriate, at a minimum:
a. All damaged seawalls will be replaced with, or fronted by,
b. Where appropriate, repaired structures will be redesigned
Policy 10.4.13:
Development and redevelopment proposals shall consider the implications of potential rise in
sea level.
OBJECTIVE 10.5:
For undeveloped shorelines, provide improved opportunities for recreational, educational,
scientific, and esthetic enjoyment of coastal resources by protecting beaches and dunes and by
utilizing or where necessary establishing construction standards, which will minimize the impact
of manmade structures on the beach and dune systems.
Policy 10.5.1:
Recreation that is compatible with the natural functions of beaches and dunes is the highest and
best land use.
Policy 10.5.2:
Prioritize acquisition efforts in order to meet the projected need for additional public beaches.
Policy 10.5.3:
Prohibit activities which would result in man induced shoreline erosion beyond the natural beach
erosion cycle or that would deteriorate the beach dune system.
Policy 10.5.4:
Prohibit construction of any structure seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line.
Exception shall be for passive recreational structures access crossovers, and where
enforcement would not allow any reasonable economic utilization of such property. In the latter
event, require construction that minimizes interference with natural function of such beaches
and dunes.
Policy 10.5.5:
Prohibit motorize vehicles on the beaches and dunes except for emergency and maintenance
purposes. The County shall enforce this requirement with the existing Vehicle On The Beach
Ordinance.
Policy 10.5.6:
Regulate activities so that they will not threaten the stability of the dunes or the beach itself.
Policy 10.5.7:
Pursue the acquisition of undeveloped beaches and dunes as the first alternative to
development.
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Policy 10.5.8:
Prohibit shoreline armoring processes and encourage non-structural methods for stabilizing
beaches and dunes.
Policy 10.5.9:
Prohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line except as follows:
a. Construction will be allowed for public access;
b. For protection and restoration of beach resources;
c. In cases of demonstrated land use related hardship or safety concerns as specified in
The 1985 Florida Coastal Zone Protection Act, there shall be no shore armoring
allowed except in cases of public safety.
Policy 10.5.10:
Construction activities shall not interfere with the sea turtle nesting, shall preserve or replace
any native vegetation on the site, and shall maintain the natural beach profile and minimize
interference with the natural beach dynamics and function.
Policy 10.5.11:
The County will waive all other non-safety related setback requirements and site planning
requirements before allowing construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line.
Policy 10.5.12:
For all beach front land development related projects require dune stabilization and restoration
improvements, the removal of exotic vegetation, and replacement with native vegetation, as
appropriate.
(I) OBJECTIVE 10.6:
The County shall conserve the habitats, species, natural shoreline and dune systems contained
within the County's coastal zone.
(I) Policy 10.6.1:
In addition to those applicable policies supporting Objectives 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, and 10. 5,
development within the County's coastal zone shall also meet the following criteria:
1. Densities on the following undeveloped coastal barriers shall not exceed 1 unit per 5 acres:
a. Wiggins Pass Unit FL-65P,
b. Clam Pass Unit FI-64P,
c. Keywaydin Island Unit P-16,
d. Tigertail Unit FI-63-P,
e. Cape Romano Unit P-15.
2. Site alterations shall be concentrated in disturbed habitats thus avoiding undisturbed pristine
habitats (Reference Policy 10.1.4).
3. Beachfront developments shall restore dune vegetation.
4. Projects on coastal barriers shall be landscaped with native Southern Floridian species.
5. Boathouses, boat shelters and dock facilities shall be located and aligned to stay at least 10
feet from any existing seagrass beds except where a continuous bed of seagrass exists off
of the shore of the property , in which case facility heights shall be at least 3.5 feet NVGD,
terminal platforms shall be less than 160 square feet and access docks shall not exceed a
width of four(4) feet.
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,.. (I) Policy 10.6.2:
The requirements of Policy 10.6.1 identifies the guidelines and performance standards for the
undeveloped coastal barriers and estuaries contained within the coastal barrier and estuarine
NRPA (CCME Policy 1.3.2). These standards therefore satisfy the requirements of CCME
Policy 1.3.2.
(I) Policy 10.6.3:
For shoreline development projects where an EIS is required, an analysis shall demonstrate that
the project will remain fully functional for its intended use after a six-inch rise in sea level.
(I) Policy 10.6.3:
Collier County supports federal and state agency efforts to deny permits and establish a
permanent moratorium on the offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling along the west coast
of Florida, and to the extent allowed by law, shall take appropriate actions to oppose any
offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling projects in this sensitive area.
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GOAL 11: THE COUNTY SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION,
AND SENSITIVE RE-USE OF HISTORIC RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 11.1:
To protect historic and archaeological resources in Collier County.
Policy 11.1.1:
Continue in effect regulations regarding development and other land alteration activities that
ensure the conservation, sensitive re-use, preservation of significant historic and archaeological
resources, or appropriate mitigation in accordance with State standards.
Policy 11.1.2:
There shall be no loss of historic or archaeological resources on County-owned property and
historic resources on private property shall be protected, preserved or utilized in a manner that
will allow their continued existence. Conservation techniques shall include at a minimum:
a. During the development permit review process, historic or archaeological sites shall
be identified and shown on the site plans;
b. The County shall establish waivers for non-safety related set back requirements and
site planning requirements in order to accommodate historic structures or historic
sites within a proposed development;
c. As an alternative to preserving archaeological sites, the Owner may allow excavation
of the site by the State of Florida Division of Historic Resources or the approved
alternate prior to development. Should a site be scientifically excavated, then
development may proceed without preserving the site;
d. The County shall accept donations of historic or archaeological sites;
e. Archaeological sites that are to be preserved may be utilized to satisfy required
setbacks, buffer strips or open space up to the maximum area required by
development regulations. Conservation of such historic or archaeological sites shall
qualify for any open space requirements mandated by development regulations.
Policy 11.1.3:
If, during the course of site clearing, excavation, or other constructional activities, an
archaeological or historical site, artifact, or other indicator is discovered, development activities
at that specific archaeological site shall be immediately stopped and the appropriate agency
notified. Development will be suspended for a sufficient length of time to enable the County or a
designated consultant to assess the find and determine the proper course of action in regard to
its salvageability. The County will respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient
manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activity.
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,4--.\ GOAL 12: THE COUNTY SHALL MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO ENSURE
THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PEOPLE AND
PROPERTY FROM THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE STORM DAMAGE.
(I) OBJECTIVE 12.1:
The County will maintain the 1994, hurricane evacuation time for a Category 3 storm at a
maximum of 28 hours as defined by the 1996 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
Hurricane Evacuation Study Update, and reduce that time frame by 1999, to 27.2 hours.
Activities will include on-site sheltering for mobile home developments, increased shelter space,
and maintenance of equal or lower densities of the Category 1 evacuation zone as defined in
the 1996 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Hurricane Evacuation Study Update.
Policy 12.1.1:
A comprehensive awareness program will be developed and publicized prior to May 30th of
each year. Evacuation zones and routings shall be printed in each local newspaper. This
information shall be made readily available to all hotel/motel guests.
(I) Policy 12.1.2:
Land use plan amendments in the Category 1 hurricane vulnerability zone shall only be
considered if such increases in densities provide appropriate mitigation to reduce the impacts of
hurricane evacuation times.
Policy 12.1.3:
The County shall continue to identify shelter space that complies with Red Cross standards for
45,000 persons by 1998 and 60,000 by 2002. Shelter space will be determined at the rate of 20
square feet per person.
Policy 12.1.4:
The County shall continue to maintain requirements and standards for hurricane shelters for all
new or existing mobile home subdivisions in the process of expanding, which are 26 units or
larger in size to provide emergency shelter on-site or provide funding to enhance existing public
shelters off-site. Building will be of such a size to house park residents at the rate of 20 sq. ft per
resident. Resident size will be estimated by averaging park population during the
June-November time frame. On-site shelters shall be elevated to a minimum height equal to or
above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding level utilizing the current National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Overland
Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH).; The design and construction of the required shelters shall be
guided by the wind loads applied to buildings and structures designated as "essential facilities"
in the latest Standard Building Code, Table 1205. Shelters shall be constructed with adequate
emergency electrical power and potable water supplies; shall provide adequate glass protection
by shutters or boards; and shall provide for adequate ventilation, sanitary facilities and first-aid
equipment. A telephone and battery-operated telephone is also required within the shelter.
Policy 12.1.5:
The directors of the Transportation and Emergency Management Departments will review, at
least annually, evacuation route road needs to assure that necessary improvements are
incorporated within the Capital Improvement and Traffic Circulation Element projects, as
indicated in Table 1 of the Appendix.
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Policy 12.1.6:
The County shall update the hurricane evacuation portion of Collier County Peacetime
Emergency Plan prior to June 1st of each year by integrating all regional and State emergency
plans in the identification of emergency evacuation routes.
Policy 12.1.7:
The County's land development regulations include mitigation policies addressing flood plains,
beach and dune alteration and storm water management.
(I) Policy 12.1.8:
Upon approval of the "Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy" by the Department of Community
Affairs Collier County will begin implementation of the Local Mitigation Projects as listed in the
Plan.
(I) Policy 12.1.9:
Construct all new Public Safety facilities to be floodproofed and designed to meet 160 mph wind
load requirements.
(I) Policy 12.1.10:
The County will continue to coordinate with Collier County Public Schools to ensure that all new
public schools outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area be designed and constructed to meet
the Public Shelter Design Criteria in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997),
Section 5.4(15).
(I) Policy 12.1.11:
The County will continue to work with the Board of Regents, State University System to ensure
that all new facilities in the State University System that are located outside of the Coastal High
Hazard Area be designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria in "State
Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997), Section 5.4(15).
(I) Policy 12.1.12:
The County will continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through mitigation
from Developments of Regional Impact, Emergency Management Preparedness and
Enhancement grants and from funds identified in the annual Shelter Deficit Studies.
(I) Policy 12.1.13:
All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed for more than 15 clients will
have a core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be constructed to
meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public schools and public
community colleges and universities.
(I) Policy 12.1.14:
The County will consider establishing one-way evacuation routes on County maintained roads
for storm events that have the potential for inundating low-lying populated areas. The County
will coordinate with FDOT to consider one-waying State maintained roads that are primary
evacuation routes for vulnerable populations.
OBJECTIVE 12.2:
The County shall ensure that building and development activities are carried out in a manner,
which minimizes the danger to life and property from hurricanes. The public shall limit its
expenditures involving beach and dune restoration and renourishment, road repair, publicly
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owned seawalls, docking and parking area. All future unimproved requests for development in
the coastal high hazard areas will be denied.
Policy 12.2.1:
The Hazard Mitigation Annex of the peacetime Emergency Plan (PEP) shall be reviewed and
updated every three (3) years beginning in 1988. The Director shall also incorporate hazard
mitigation reports from other agencies into the Peacetime Emergency Plan.
Policy 12.2.2:
The calculated needs for public facilities will be based on the adopted level of service standards
and future growth projections within the coastal high hazard area. The Future Land Use
Element limits new residential development, (thus obligation to infrastructure expenditures) to a
maximum of four dwelling units per gross acre within the coastal high hazard area. In addition,
existing zoning not vested shall be re-evaluated within three years and may change to a density
level consistent with the Future Land Use Element.
Policy 12.2.3:
The County shall participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Policy 12.2.4:
The County shall maintain requirements for structural wind resistance as stated in the latest
approved edition of the Southern Standard Building Code.
(I) Policy 12.2.5:
The County shall consider the coastal high-hazard area as that area lying within the Category 1
evacuation zone as defined in the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Hurricane
Evacuation Study Update.
Policy 12.2.6:
The County shall require that all new sanitary sewer facilities in the coastal high-hazard flood
area be flood proofed, be designed to reduce leakage of raw sewage during flood events to the
maximum extent practicable, and new septic tanks shall be fitted with back-flow preventers.
Policy 12.2.7:
The County shall continue to assess all unimproved property within the coastal high hazard area
and make recommendations on appropriate land use.
Policy 12.2.8:
Public facilities that are dependent on county funding shall not be built in the coastal
high-hazard area unless the facility is designed for public access or for resource restoration.
OBJECTIVE 12.3:
The County shall develop and maintain a task force that will plan and guide a unified County
response to post-hurricane disasters.
Policy 12.3.1:
The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan shall comply with the policies under this
objective, and shall contain step-by-step details for post disaster recovery.
Policy 12.3.2:
After a hurricane that necessitated an evacuation, the Board of County Commissioners shall
/-\ meet to hear preliminary damage assessments. This will be done prior to re-entry of the
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population. At that time, the Commission will activate the recovery task force and consider a
temporary moratorium on building activities not necessary for the public health, safety and
welfare.
Policy 12.3.3:
The recovery task force shall include local law enforcement authorities, the Community
Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Planning and Zoning Director,
Emergency Management Director and other members as directed by the Board of County
Commissioners. Representatives from municipalities receiving damage from the storm should
also be members of the recovery task force.
Policy 12.3.4:
The recovery task force shall review and decide upon emergency building permits, coordinate
with State and Federal officials to prepare disaster assistance applications, analyze and
recommend to the County Commission hazard mitigation options including reconstruction or
relocation of damaged public facilities, recommend amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,
Peacetime Emergency Plan and other appropriate policies and procedures.
Policy 12.3.5:
Immediate repair and clean-up actions needed to protect the public health and safety include
repairs to potable water, wastewater, and power facilities, debris removal, stabilization or
removal of structures that are in danger of collapsing, and minimal repairs to make dwellings
habitable. These actions shall receive first priority in permitting decisions.
Policy 12.3.6:
Structures in the coastal high-hazard area which have suffered damage to pilings, foundations,
or load-bearing walls on one or more occasion shall be required to rebuild landward of their
current location or to modify the structure to mitigate any recurrence of repeated damage.
Policy 12.3.7:
The County shall develop and adopt a Post-disaster Recovery, Reconstruction and Mitigation
Ordinance prior to May 30, 1997, to evaluate options for damaged public facilities including
abandonment, repair in place, relocations, and reconstruction with structural modifications. This
process shall consider these options in light of factors such as cost to construct, cost to
maintain, recurring damage, impacts on land use, impacts on the environment and public safety.
Policy 12.3.8:
Within 30 days of a hurricane resulting in disaster the County shall identify non-public structures
in the coastal high-hazard area, inventory their assessed value, judge the utility of the land for
public access and make recommendations for acquisition during post-disaster recovery.
OBJECTIVE 12.4:
The County shall make every reasonable effort to meet the emergency preparedness
requirements of people with special needs such as the elderly, handicapped, the infirmed and
those requiring transportation from a threatened area.
Policy 12.4.1:
All new hospitals, nursing homes, and adult congregate living facilities shall prepare an
emergency preparedness plan for approval by the Emergency Management Department prior to
receiving a final development order.
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Policy 12.4.2:
The County, in cooperation with other public agencies and public service groups, shall make a
reasonable effort to provide for the emergency transportation needs of people having limited
mobility that do not reside in licensed institutions serving people with special needs.
Policy 12.4.3:
The County, in cooperation with the Collier County Health Department and other public service
groups shall make a reasonable effort to provide basic medical services in selected shelters
designated as special needs shelters.
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GOAL 13: THE COUNTY SHALL AVOID UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION OF EXISTING
REGULATORY PROGRAMS.
OBJECTIVE 13.1:
To establish, prior to the adoption of any land development regulation to implement this
Element, including but not limited to NRPA management guidelines and watershed
management plans, a program to review such regulations and identify existing regulatory
programs exercised by regional, State, or Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the activities
sought to be regulated.
Policy 13.1.1:
There will be no unnecessary duplication of existing Regional, State, or Federal permitting
programs.
Policy 13.1.2:
The County may adopt regulations to strengthen existing permitting programs.
Policy 13.1.3:
Prior to adopting any new regulations to implement this Element, the following guidelines shall
be met:
a. It fulfills an important need not presently adequately met by existing Regional,
State, or Federal regulation.
b. The regulation can be effectively and efficiently administered by authorized
increases to County staff.
c. The cost to the County of implementing the regulation shall have been identified
and considered.
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2000 EVALUATION OF DREDGED MATERIAL
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DELIVERY ORDER 0051
CONTRACT DACW17-97-D-0001
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1.0 INTRODUCTION • 1
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2.1 Sample Collection Techniques 2 •
2.2 In Situ Field Measurements 2 •
2.3 Sediment Analyses 2
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3.2 Sediment Chemistry Data • 5 •
3.3 Quality Assurance 21
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1 Sediment Analytes and Analytical Methods 4
2 Results of In Situ Hydrographic Measurements at Lake Trafford,Florida,
May 16, 2000 6
3 Depth Profile In Situ Data from Lake Trafford,Florida, May 16, 2000 7
4 Results of Metals Analyses for Sediments Collected at Lake Trafford,Florida,
May 16, 2000 8
5 Results of Pesticide and PCB Analyses for Sediments Collected at Lake Trafford,
Florida,May 16, 2000 10
6 Results of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons Analyses for Sediments Collected at
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7 Comparison of Metals Results for Lake Trafford Sediments with Minimum
Concentrations Required to Exceed TCLP Criteria 20
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 16, 2000,twenty sample stations at Lake Trafford,Florida, were sampled as part of the Lake
Trafford 2000 Evaluation of Dredged Material for Upland Disposal. This evaluation considered
potential dredged material from an environmental restoration of Lake Trafford.
Water column measurements showed a wide range of dissolved oxygen values (0.2 - 11.1 mg/L). An
algal bloom was noted by the field team. Also, the water level in the lake was approximately 2 feet
below normal due to drought conditions.
Metals were present in the sediments at low to moderate levels.
No pesticides, PCBs, or polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons were detected in any of the sediment
samples.
After review of the sediment chemistry data, it was determined that chemical testing of elutriates was not
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of our chemical and physical analysis of sediment samples from Lake
Trafford as part of the 2000 Evaluation of Dredged Material for Upland Disposal. Sediment and water
samples were collected on May 16, 2000 at twenty sample stations.
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2.0 METHODS AND MATERIALS
2.1 Sample Collection Techniques
All sediment samples were collected either as grab samples or by vibracoring. Details are as follows:
Station Sediment Collection Technique
E-LT00-1 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-2 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-3 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-4 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-5 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-6 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-7 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-8 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-9 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-10 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-11 Van Veen Grab •
E-LT00-11 Duplicate Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-12 Van Veen Grab
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E-LT00-13 • Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-14 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-15 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-16 Van Veen Grab
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E-LT00-17 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-18 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-19 Van Veen Grab
E-LT00-20 Van Veen Grab
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Sediment and water samples were properly labeled, iced, and then transported to the laboratory via
surface transportation.
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Station locations are shown on the site map in Figure 1.
2.2 In Situ Field Measurements
Hydrographic measurements for water temperature, pH, water depth, turbidity,dissolved oxygen, and
conductivity were made using a Hydrolab Surveyor 4 and a Hach Model 2100P turbidimeter. Field
observations were made concerning sea state and weather.
2.3 Sediment Analyses
After thorough mixing of each entire sediment sample(to maximize homogeneity), portions of the
sample were prepared and shipped to Harbor Branch Environmental Laboratory for organics testing.
Testing for solids and heavy metals was performed by PPB Environmental Laboratories,Inc. All testing
was performed in accordance with published procedures. Specific analytical methods for sediment
^ analytes are listed in Table 1.
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Analyte Method Number
Arsenic EPA 6010
Barium EPA 6010
Cadmium EPA 6010
Chromium EPA 6010
Copper EPA 6010
Lead EPA 6010
Mercury EPA 7471
Selenium EPA 6010 .
Silver EPA 7761
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3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Field Data
Results of water column measurements and field observations are presented in Tables 2 and 3. Sampling
occurred on May 16,2000, when water temperatures ranged from 27.7 to 31.1°C. Dissolved oxygen
ranged from 0.2 to 11.1 mg/L, while the range for pH was 7.90 to 9.15. Turbidity ranged from 8.5 to
23.4 NTUs. Conductivity ranged from 0.288 to 0.540 mmhos/cm. Weather conditions varied from
overcast to sunny with warm temperatures and calm to slight winds. Sea state was consistently calm.
Sediment Chemistry Data
Analytical results for sediments are presented in Tables 4,5,and 6. Cadmium,mercury, selenium,and
silver were either below detection or present at low levels. Arsenic,barium, chromium, and lead were
found at low to moderate levels (approximately 1 to 80µg/g,dry weight basis). All metal concentrations
were below the minimum concentration required to exceed TCLP criteria. This information is presented
in Table 7.
Additional organics testing showed little variability as nearly all sediments were below detection for
pesticides,PCBs, and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
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Table 2. Results of In Situ Hydrographic Measurements at Lake Trafford May 16, 2000 �..�
Date and Depth
Station ID Coordinates Time (feet) Sea State Weather
E-LT00-01 26°25.9434'N 5/16/00 1 calm sunny,warm
81'29.0793'W 0753
E-LT00-02 26°25.7783'N 5/16/00 3 calm overcast, wind from NE at 5-10 kts.
81°29.0800'W 1830
E-LT00-03 26'25.6176'N 5/16/00 3 calm sunny,wind from the NE at 5 kts
81°29.0884'W 1800
E-LT00-04 26°25.4535'N 5/16/00 3.5 calm overcast, wind from NE at 5-10 kts.
81°29.0799'W 1745
E-LT00-05 26°25.2900'N 5/16/00 3.5 calm overcast,wind from NE at 5-10 kts.
81°29.0799'W 1730
E-LT00-06 26°25.1130'N 5/16/00 . 1 calm sunny,warm
81'28.9840'W 0829
E-LT00-07 26°25.6262'N 5/16/00 3 calm sunny,wind from the NE at 5 kts
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E-LT00-08 26°25.116'N • 5/16/00 1.5 calm sunny,warm
81°28.987'W 0911
E-LT00-09 26°25.116'N 5/16/00 1.5 calm sunny,warm
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E-LT00-10 26°25.8443'N 5/16/00 - 3.5 calm sunny,calm
81°29.6392'W 1107
E-LT00-11 . 26°25.6962'N 5/16/00 4.5 calm sunny,wind from the NE at 10 kts
81°29.6389'W• 1140
E-LT00-12 . 26°25.4636 N 5/16/00 _ 4.5 calm sunny, wind from the NE-at 15 kts
81°29.6739W 1312
E-LT00-13 26°25.3661' N 5/16/00 - 4.5. calm sunny, wind from the NE at 5 kts
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81°29.6420'W 1605
E-LT00-15 26`25.0419'N 5/16/00 5 calm sunny, wind from the NE at 10 kts
81°29.6422'W 1535
E-LT00-16 26°24.8670'N 5/16/00 . 3 calm sunny, wind from the NE at 10 kts
81°29.6952'W 1525
E-LT00-17 26°24.7121 N 5/16/00 2.5 calm sunny, wind from the NE at 15 kts
81°29.6545'W 1505
E-LT00-18 26°25.2152'N 5/16/00 5 calm sunny, wind from the NE at 5 kts
81°29.6128' W 1650
E-LT00-19 26°25.8111'N 5/16/00 4 calm sunny, wind from the NE at 15 kts
81°29.6779' W 1413
E-LT00-20 26°25.4084'N 5/16/00 5 calm sunny, wind from the NE at 15 kts
81°29.9659'W 1340
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Table 3. Depth Profile In Situ Data from Lake Trafford Collected May 16,2000
Sampling Temp I pH Dissolved 02Conductivity Turbidity
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Station ID Depth(feet) (°C) (Units) (ppm) J (mmhos/cm) (NTU)
E-LT00-01 NA NA NA NA NA NA
0.4 30.9 8.70 10.1 0.295 12.0
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2.5 29.2 $.44 0.5 0.540 10.8
0.4 30.7 8.87 10.2 0.294 9.6
E-LT00 03
2.8 28.5 8.25 0.2 0.493 11.9
0.4 30.9 8.98 10.1 0.297 11.7
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2.8 29.6 8.56 1.1 0.351 11.8
0.4 31.1 8.94 10.2 0.297 16.2
E-LT00-052.8 29.6 8.32 • 1.3 0.418 23.4
E-LT00-06 NA NA NA NA NA NA
0.4 30.9 8.84 10.1 0.294 14.3
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0.8 28.8 8.42 8.4 0.294 9.9
. E-LT00-09 3.5. 28.8 8.40 . 7.7 0.347 15.9
0.5 29.3 8.78 8.7 0.292 9.4
E LT00 0103.0 29.2 8.89 8.4 0.292 : 9.4
0.5 29.4 8.97 8.5 0.293 9.2
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4.3 29.1 8.53 4.4 ; 0.314 8.5
0.4 29.7 8.97 9.6 0.288 10:1
• E-LT00-12 4.0 28.4 7.90 1.1 0.369 10.2
0.4 30.5 9.01 10.9 - 0.289 10.8 .
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0.4 30.4 8.98 10.9 0.291 10.1
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0.4 30.0 8.98 10.5 0.289 13.5 •
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4.4 29.4 8.25 1.5 0.334 12.7
0.4 30.2 9.05 J 10.6 0.291 12.3
E LT00 16
2.8 30.1 8.86 5.6 0.314 14.4
0.4 30.3 9.08 10.2 0.293 13.7
E LT00 17
2.0 30.3 8.95 10.0 0.382 12.2
0.4 30.4 8.96 11.1 0.290 11.4
E LT00 184.8 27.7 8.33 0.5 0.446 10.7
0.4 29.9 9.15 9.6 0.292 12.5
E LT00 19 3.4 29.6 8.97 2.2 0.290 9.7
0.4 29.8 9.03 10.2 0.290 10.4
ELT0020 4.0 28.8 8.58 I 2.1 0.318 11.1
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Arsenic Barium J Cadmium Chromium
Station ID PPB # Dry/Wet Dry/Wet Dry/Wet Dry/Wet
E-LT00-01 185742 0.6 0.3 18.6 9.1 <0.1 <0.05 4.8 2.4
E-LT00-02 185763 3.9 0.8 40.7 8.1 0.3 0.06 4.4 0.8
E-LT00-03 185761 6.8 0.9 55.2 7.2 0.5 0.06 9.2 1.2
E-LT00-04 185760 5.9 0.6 42.5 4.2 0.5 0.05 10.7 1.1
E-LT00-05 185759 9.0 1.0 55.2 6.1 0.8 0.09 12.1 1.3
E-LT00-06 185743 <0.3 <0.2 14.8 9.9 <0.1 <0.07 1.5 1.0
E-LT00-07 185762 5.5 • 0.8 • 28.4 4.3 0.4 0.1 3.9 0.6
E-LT00-08 185744 0.9 0.4 40.6 15.8 0.1 0.04 11.0 4.3
E-LT00-09 185745 2.9 0.5 69.7 12.5 0.1 0.02 • 3.7 •0.7
E-LT00-10 185746 2.3 0.6 _ 51.0 12.8 0.1 0.02 2.4 -0.6
E-LT00-11 185747 5.7 0.3 77.2 3.9 0.3 0.02 18.7 0.9
E-LT00-11 185748 7.1 0.4 72.9• 3.6 0.2 0.01 .17.2 0.9
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E-LT00-12 185749 8.2 0.6 - 68.2 4.8 0.8 0.06 23.2 1.6
E-LT00-12 185750 8.2 0.6 47.0 3.3 1.0 0.07 27.9 2.0 -
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E-LT00-13 185757 9.5 0.5 38.9 1.9 0.7 0.04 20.9 1.0
E-LT00-14 185756 1.6 0.7 . 39.2 17.2 0.2 0.09 2.2 1.0
E-LT00-15 185755 0.9 0.4 .' 5.4 2.5 <0.1 <0.05 1.2 0.6
E-LT00-16 185754 0.7 0.4 2.6 1.3 <0.1 <0.05 0.9 0.4
E-LT00-17 185753 0.6 0.3 3.5 1.8 <0.1 <0.05 0.6 0.3
E-LT00-18 185758 4.5 0.4 17.9 1.4 <0.5 <0.04 6.2 0.5
E-LT00-19 185752 10.7 0.8 44.3 3.5 1.0 0.08 15.5 1.2
E-LT00-20 185751 8.5 0.6 56.4 3.9 0.2 0.01 19.7 1.4
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E-LT00-01 185742 1.8 0.9 0.05 0.02 1.8 0.9 <0.1 <0.05 49
E-LT00-02 185763 1.4 0.3 0.06 0.01 1.0 0.2 <0.1 <0.02 20
E-LT00-03 185761 3.5 0.4 <0.08 <0.01 2.0 0.3 <0.1 <0.02 13
E-LT00-04 185760 4.1 0.4 0.15 0.02 4.9 0.5 <0.1 <0.01 10
E-LT00-05 185759 <3.0 <0.3 0.20 0.03 4.2 0.5 <0.1 <0.01 11
E-LT00-06 185743 1.2 0.8 <0.05 <0.03 0.4 0.3 <0.1 <0.07 67
E-LT00-07 185762 1.8 . 0.3 <0.06 <0.01 1.2 0.2 <0.1 <0.02 15
E-LT00-08 185744 3.6 1.4 0.08 0.03 4.5 1.8 <0.1 <0.04 39 •
E-LT00-09 185745 2.3 .. 0.4 <0.06 <0.01 2.0 0.4 <0.1 <0.02 18
E-LT00-10 185746 1.4 0.4 <0.05 <0.01 1.2 0.3 <0.1 <0.02 . 25
E-LT00-11 185747 10.0- 0.5 - 0.17 0.01 7.3 0.4 <0.1 <0.01 5 .
E-LT00-11 185748 11.4 0.6 <0.16 <0.01 7.9 0.4 <0.1 <0.01 5
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E-LT00-12 185749 13.4' 0.9 0.21 0.01 5.9 0.4 <0.1 <0.01 7
E-LT00-12 185750 18.6 1.3 <0.13 <0.01 6.8 0.5 . <0.1 <0.01 . 7 '
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E-LT00-13 185757 7.9 0.4 <0.19 <0.01 <3.0 <0.2 <0.1 <0.01 5
E-LT00-14 185756 1.0 0.4 0.05 0.02 <0.4 <0.2 <0.1 <0.04 44
E-LT00-15 185755 <1.0 <0.5 <0.05 <0.02 <0.4 <0.2 <0.1 <0.05 46
E-LT00-16 185754 1.0 0.5 <0.05 <0.02 <0.4 <0.2 <0.1 <0.05 50
E-LT00-17 185753 1.2 0.6 <0.05 <0.02 <0.4 <0.2 <0.1 <0.05 50 •
E-LT00-18 185758 <3.0 <0.2 <0.12 <0.01 1.8 0.1 <0.1 <0.01 8
E-LT00-19 185752 5.0 0.4 0.30 0.02 5.1 0.4 <0.1 <0.01 8
E-LT00-20 185751 5.9 0.4 <0.14 <0.01 7.2 0.5 <0.1 <0.01 7
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I PPB#: 185742 185763 185761 185760 185759
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Aldrin <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
Chlordane <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
1 • '4,4'-DDT <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 .<0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
4,4'-DDD <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
I4,4'-DDE <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
Dieldrin <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
I . Endosulfan I <0.010 <0.005` <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
I Endosulfan II <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
Endosulfan sulfate <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0:005 <0.041 <0.004
I Endrin <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
Endrin aldehyde <0.010. <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
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IHeptachlor. <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 .<0.041 <0.004 ,
Heptachlor epoxide <0.010 <0.005 <0.022. <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004
Lindane <0.010 <0.005 <0.022 <0.004 <0.036 <0.005 <0.047 <0.005 <0.041 <0.004 .
Toxaphene <0.100 <0.049 <0.220 <0.044 <0.360. <0.047 <0.470 <0.047 <0.410 <0.045
IMethoxychlor <0.042 <0.020 <0.089 <0.018 <0.140 <0.018 <0.190 <0.014 <0.160 <0.018
PCB-1016 <0.042 <0.020 <0.089 <0.018 <0.140 <0.018' <0.190 <0.014 <0.160 <0.018
IPCB-1221 <0.042 <0.020 <0.089 <0.018 <0.140 <0.018 <0.190 <0.014 <0.160 <0.018
I PCB-1232 <0.042 <0.020 <0.089 <0.018 <0.140 <0.018 <0.190 <0.014 <0.160 <0.018
PCB 1242 <0.042 <0.020 <0.089 <0.018 <0.140 <0.018 <0.190 <0.014 <0.160 <0.018
III PCB-1248 <0.042 <0.020 <0.089 <0.018 <0.140_<0.018 <0.190 <0.014 <0.160 <0.018
PCB-1254 <0.042 <0.020 <0.089 <0.018 <0.140 <0.018 <0.190 <0.014 <0.160 <0.018
IPCB-1260 <0.052 <0.025 <0.110 <0.022 <0.180 <0.023 <0.230 <0.023 <0.200 <0.022
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E-LT00-07 E-LT00-08 E-LT00-09 E-LT00-10
Station ID: E-LT00-06
PPB#: 185743 185745 185746
185762 185744
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Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry
Aldrin <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Chlordane <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
4,4'-DDT <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
4,4'-DDD <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
4,4'-DDE <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Dieldrin <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Endosulfan I <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006.
Endosul fan II <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Endosulfan sulfate <0.008• <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Endrin <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Endrin aldehyde <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Heptachlor <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Heptachlor epoxide <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006 .
Lindane <0.008 <0.005 <0.031 <0.005 <0.013 <0.005 <0.028 <0.005 <0.022 <0.006
Toxaphene <0.078 <0.052 <0.310 <0.046 <0.130 <0.051 <0.280 <0.050 <0.220 <0.050
Methoxychlor <0.031 <0.021 <0.120 <0.018 <0.050 <0.020 <0.110 <0.020 <0.089 <0.022
PCB-1016 <0.031 <0.021 <0.120 <0.018 <0.050 <0.020 <0.110 <0.020 <0.089 <0.022
PCB 1221
<0.031 <0.021 <0.120 <0.018 <0.050 <0.020 <0.110 <0.020 <0.089 <0.022
PCB-1232 <0.031 <0.021 <0.120 <0.018 <0.050 <0.020 <0.110 <0.020 <0.089 <0.022
PCB-1242 <0.031 <0.021 <0.120 <0.018 <0.050 <0.020 <0.110 <0.020 <a089 <0.022
PCB-1248 <0.031 <0.021 <0.120 <0.018 <0.050 <0.020 <0.110 <0.020 <0.089 <0.022
PCB-I254 <0.031 <0.021 <0.120 <0.018 <0.050 <0.020 <0.110 <0.020 <0.089 <0.022
PCB-1260 <0.039 <0.026 <0.150 <0.022 <0.063 <0.024 <0.140 <0.025 <0.110 <0.028
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Station ID: E-LT00-11 E-LT00-11 Duplicate E-LT00-12 E-LT00-12 Duplicate
PPB#: 185747 185748 185749 185750
Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet
Aldrin <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Chlordane <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
4,4'-DDT <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
4,4'-DDD <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
4,4'-DDE <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Dieldrin <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Endosulfan I <0.093 <0.005 <0.094. <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 '<0.078 <0.005
Endosulfan II <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Endosulfan sulfate . <0.093 <0.005 <0.094, <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 .<0.078 <0.005
Endrin <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Endrin aldehyde <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Heptachlor <0.093 <0.005 <0.094. <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Heptachlor epoxide <0.093 <0.005 <0.094: <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Lindane <0.093 <0.005 <0.094 <0.005 <0.073 <0.005 <0.078 <0.005
Toxaphene <0.930 <0.046 <0.940 <0.047 <0.730 <0.051 <0.780 <0.055
Methoxychlor <0.370 <0.018 <0.380 <0.019 <0.290 <0.020 <0.310 <0.022
PCB-1016 <0.370 <0.018 <0.380 <0.019 <0.290 <0.020 <0.310 <0.022
PCB-1221 <0.370 <0.018 ' <0.380 <0.019 <0.290 <0.020 <0.310 <0.022
PCB-1232 <0.370 <0.018 <0.380 <0.019 <0.290 <0.020 <0.310 <0.022
PCB-1242 <0.370 <0.018 <0.380 <0.019 <0.290 <0.020 <0.310 <0.022
PCB-1248 <0.370 <0.018 <0.380 <0.019 <0.290 <0.020 <0.310 <0.022
PCB-1254 <0.370 <0.018 <0.380 <0.019 <0.290 <0.020 <0.310 <0.022
PCB-1260 <0.460 <0.023 <0.470 <0.024 <0.370 <0.026 <0.390 <0.027
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Station ID:
E-LT00-13 E-LT00-14 E-LT00-15 E-LT00-16
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Dry Wet DryWet Dry Wet Dry Wet
I Aldrin <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
Chlordane <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
IS4,4'-DDT <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
4,4'-DDD
<0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
II4,4'-DDE <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
Dieldrin <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
IIEndosulfan I <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
Endosulfan II <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 1 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
O. Endosulfan sulfate .<0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
Endrin <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
IIEndrin aldehyde <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
I Heptachlor <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0:010 <0.005
Heptachlor epoxide <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005•
I Lindane <0.098 <0.005 <0.013 <0.006 <0.012 <0.006 <0.010 <0.005
Toxaphene <0.980 <0.049 <0.130 <0.057 <0.120 <0.055 <0.098 I <0.049
IIMethoxychlor <0.390 <0.020 <0.051 <0.022 <0.047 <0.022 <0.039 <0.020
PCB-1016 <0.390 <0.020 <0.051 <0.022 <0.047 <0.022 <0.039 <0.020
IIPCB-1221 <0.390 <0.020 <0.051 <0.022 <0.047 <0.022 <0.039 <0.020
PCB-1232 <0.390 <0.020 <0.051 <0.022 <0.047 <0.022 <0.039 <0.020
IIPCB-1242 <0.390 <0.020 <0.051 <0.022 <0.047 1 <0.022 <0.039 <0.020
PCB-1248 <0.390 <0.020 <0.051 <0.022 <0.047 <0.022 <0.039 <0.020
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<0.390 <0.020 <0.051 <0.022 <0.047 <0.022 <0.039 <0.020
PCB-1260 <0.490 <0.024 <0.064 <0.028 I <0.058 , <0.027 I <0.049 <0.024
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Station ID: E-LT00-17 E-LT00-18 E-LT00-19 E-LT00-20
III PPB#: 185753 185758 185752 185751
Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet
WIAldrin <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
Chlordane <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
II . 4,4'-DDT <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 . <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
4,4'-DDD <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
111 4,4'-DDE <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
Dieldrin <0.011 <0.00.6 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
IS Endosulfan I <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
Endosulfan II <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 ' <0.005
illEndosulfan sulfate <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005'. <0.072 . <0.005
Endrin <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
IIEndrin aldehyde <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
IIHeptachlor <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
Heptachlor epoxide <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
Lindane <0.011 <0.006 <0.058 <0.005 <0.063 <0.005 <0.072 <0.005
Toxaphene <0.110 <0.055 <0.580 <0.046 <0.630 <0.050 <0.720 <0.050
diMethoxychlor <0.045 <0.022 <0.230 <0.018 <0.250 <0.020 <0.290 <0.020
PCB-1016 <0.045 <0.022 <0.230 <0.018 <0.250 <0.020 <0.290 <0.020
IIPCB-1221 <0.045 <0.022 <0.230 <0.018 <0.250 <0.020 <0.290 <0.020
PCB-1232 <0.045 <0.022 <0.230 <0.018 <0.250 <0.020 <0.290 <0.020
ilPCB-1242 <0.045 <0.022 <0.230 <0.018 <0.250 <0.020 <0.290 <0.020
PCB-1248 <0.045 <0.022 <0.230 <0.018 <0.250 <0.020 <0.290 <0.020
IPCB-1254 <0.045 <0.022 <0.230 <0.018 <0.250 <0.020 <0.290 <0.020
IPCB-1260 <0.056 <0.028 <0.290 <0.023 <0.310 <0.248 <0.360 <0.025 p."1
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Station ID: E-LT00-01 E-LT00-02 E-LT00-03 E-LT00-04 E-LT00-05
PPB #: 185742 185763 185761 185760 185759
Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet
Acenaphthene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Acenaphthlyene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Anthracene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Benzo(a)anthracene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0:720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Benzo(a)pyrene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Benzo(k)fluoranthene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 .<0.820 <0.A90
Benzo(b)fluoranthene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Chrysene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Fluoranthene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Fluorene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
I P Meth lna hthalene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 .<0.820 <0.090
Y Naphthalene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
Phenanthrene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0.090
® Pyrene <0.210 <0.103 <0.450 <0.090 <0.720 <0.094 <0.950 <0.095 <0.820 <0:090
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Station ID: E-LT00-06 E-LT00-07 E-LT00-08 E-LT00-09 E-LT00-10
PPB#: 185743 185762 185744 185745 185746
Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet
Acenaphthene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Acenaphthlyene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Anthracene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Benzo(a)anthracene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Benzo(a)pyrene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Benzo(k)fluoranthene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Benzo(b)fluoranthene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Chrysene <0.150 •<0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracerie <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Fluoranthene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Fluorene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 J<0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Methylnaphthalene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Naphthalene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 .<0.108
Phenanthrene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
Pyrene <0.150 <0.100 <0.620 <0.093 <0.260 <0.101 <0.570 <0.103 <0.430 <0.108
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Dry Wet DryWet Dry Wet Dry Wet
MI Acenaphthene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 . <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
Acenaphthlyene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
II Anthracene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
Benzo(a)anthracene
_<1.80 <0.090 <1.80 _ <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
IS Benzo(a)pyrene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
S Benzo(k)fluoranthene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <.0.105
Benzo(b)fluoranthene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
IP Chrysene <1.80 • <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1:50 <0.105 .<1.50 <0.105
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene'. <1.80 , <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 _ <1.50 .<0.105 <1.50 <0.105
Fluoranthene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
liFluorene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
dil Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
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<1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
Naphthalene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 '<0.105 <1.50 <0.105
1111 Phenanthrene <1.80 <0.090 <1.80 <0.090 <1.50 <0.105 <1.50 <0.105
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Station ID: E-LT00-13 E-LT00-14 E-LT00-15 E-LT00-16
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Dry Wet Dry Wet DryWet
111 Acenaphthene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
Acenaphthlyene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
IlAnthracene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
' Benzo(a)anthracene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
1111 Benzo(a)pyrene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
Benzo(k)fluoranthene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
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Benzo(b)fluoranthene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
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Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
I Fluoranthene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
Fluorene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene <2.00 <0.100 `<0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
illMethylnaphthalene • <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
Naphthalene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
IIPhenanthrene <2.00 <0.100 <0.260 <0.114 <0.230 <0.106 <0.190 <0.095
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Acenaphthene <0.230 <0.115 <1.20 <0.096 <1.30 <0.104 <1.40 <0.098
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Acenaphthlyene <0.230 <0.115 <1.20 <0.096 <1.30 <0.104 <1.40 <0.098
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OILDibenzo(a,h)anthracene•• <0.230- <0.115 <1.20 <0.096 <1.30 <0.104 <1.40 <0.098
Fluoranthene <0.230 <0.115 <1.20 <0.096 <1.30 <0.104 <1.40 <0.098
IFluorene <0.230 <0.115 <1.20 <0.096 <1.30 <0.104 <1.40 <0.098
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene <0.230. <0.115 <1.20 <0.096 <1.30 <0.104 <1.40 <0.098
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Naphthalene <0.230 <0.115 <1.20 <0.096 <1.30 <0.104 <1.40 <0.098
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Pyrene <0.230 <0.115 <1.20 <0.096 <1.30 <0.104 <1.40 <0.098
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Required to Exceed TCLP Criteria
IMetal Highest Value Found in Minimum Concentration in TCLP Leachate
Lake Trafford Solid Waste to Exceed TCLP Regulatory Level
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Arsenic 1.0 100 5.0
IBarium 17.2 2,000 100.0
Cadmium 0.1 20 1.0
Chromium 4.3 100 5.0
Lead 1.4 100 5.0
IMercury 0.03 40 0.2
I Selenium 1.8 • 20 1.0
. Silver <0.1 100 5.0
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Sampling of Lake Trafford,Florida was performed to characterize sediment quality with regard
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be dredged from Lake Trafford for disposal at an upland site.
Sediment and water samples were collected for chemical and physical testing at Harbor Branch
Environmental Laboratory (HBEL) and PPB Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (PPB). Relevant
observations and in situ measurements were made at lake sampling locations. All samples were
sent from the field team to PPB for processing and distribution to subcontractor laboratories.
project
Project objectives and goals were delineated dunng a initiation meeting held on May 5,
2000 in Gainesville, Florida. Lines of communication were established and project tasks and
responsibilities were assigned. A schedule was developed and discussed with team members to
confirm task and milestone assignment and scheduling. A Scope of Work was distributed to
team members.
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All field measurements and observations were made during the May 16, 2000.sample collection
effort. All water and sediment samples were transported to PPB by commercial carrier or project.
personnel. After sample log-in and processing at PPB, samples were distributed to HBEL for
analysis of organic compounds and a portion was retained at PPB for testing of metals and total
solids.
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After review of the sediment chemistry data, it was determined that testing of elutriate samples •
was not warranted. Therefore, all quality control data relates only to testing of sediment samples.
Organic analyses of sediment samples for pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and
polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) yielded no detectable results. Consequently, all
precision statistic values for unspiked pesticide and PCB samples resulted in zero relative percent
difference(RPD).
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IAll quality control statistics for matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) recovery data for
accuracy and precision were within laboratory specific limits. Similarly, all laboratory control
Isample/ laboratory control sample duplicate (LCS/LCSD) data were with their accuracy and
precision limits. All laboratory blank samples yielded results below the laboratory reporting
detection limits.
I Matrix effects were suspected during performance of Method 8270. Generally, one or two of the
eight surrogates in each sample was found to yield a higher than normal recovery. Analysis of
endosulfan sulfate yielded recoveries above control limits on sediment and laboratory control
samples although adequate precision and other quality assurance objectives were obtained. In
accordance with the HBEL comprehensive quality assurance plan, all data were judged to be in
Icontrol although matrix effects were apparent.
Metals data for the sediment samples had associated matrix spike and reference standard
Iaccuracy values that, with few exceptions,fell between 85 and 115 percent recovery. Precision
data for metals in sediment samples were generally less than 20 %RSD, except.for a few sample
Ipairs at low concentrations where higher precision values are more likely to occur. There are no
control limits for precision statistics developed from field duplicates samples. The precision
I statistics for field duplicated metals in sediments generally ranged from 0 to 25 %RSD, with
pairs of data near the detection limit or very flocculent samples with low solids content,
exhibiting higher precision values. '
One of the three samples tested in duplicate total solids produced an out of control range
precision value. This sediment sample yielded total solids values of 17.1 and 13.8 percent that
reflect the very flocculent nature of some of the sediments. Greater imprecision might be
expected with samples that are flocculent with a high water to solids ratio.
All accuracy and precision data for physical, inorganic, and organic analyses fell within the
Icontrol limits for the respective laboratories except as noted.
_Based on the above Ireview, all data are judged to be of acceptable quality for quantitative use to
address project needs.
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EPA-600/4-79-020.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 1991. Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Ocean
Disposal, Testing Manual,EPA-503/8-91/001.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 1996. EPA Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,
Physical/Chemical Methods, SW-846, December 1996, 3rd Edition incl. Updates I—III.
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I. INTRODUCTION [New text,page 1]
Subsection 163.3177 (5)(d), Florida Statutes requires all local governments within the
State of Florida to have, as part of their respective Local Government Comprehensive
Plans, an Element, dealing with "the conservation, use, and protection of natural
resources in the area, including air, water, water recharge areas, wetlands, water wells,
estuarine marshes, soils, beaches, shores, flood plains, rivers, bays, lakes, harbors,
forests, fisheries and wildlife, marine habitat, minerals, and other natural and
environmental resources."
In 2002, the State Legislature made a change to Subsection 163.3177 (6) (d), F.S., which
requires local Conservation Elements to consider the applicable Water Management
District water supply plans or water management plans. More specifically, the
Conservation Element must "assess their current, as well as projected, water needs and
sources for at least a 10-year period."
In addition to the Conservation Element, Subsection 163.3177 (5)(g), Florida Statutes,
also requires certain designated local governments (including Collier County) to have an
element of the local comprehensive plan dealing with coastal management. This Coastal
Management Element must "set forth the policies that shall guide the local government's
decisions and program implementation with respect to the following objectives:"
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1. Maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of the overall quality of the coastal
zone environment, including, but not limited to, its amenities and aesthetic values.
2. Continued existence of viable populations of all species of wildlife and marine
life.
3. The orderly and balanced utilization and preservation, consistent with sound
conservation principles, of all living and nonliving coastal zone resources.
4. Avoidance of irreversible and irretrievable loss of coastal zone resources.
5. Ecological planning principles and assumptions to be used in the determination of
suitability and extent of permitted development.
6. Proposed management and regulatory techniques.
7. Limitation of public expenditures that subsidize development in high-hazard
coastal areas.
8. Protection of human life against the effects of natural disasters.
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9. The orderly development, maintenance, and use of ports identified in s.
403.021(9) to facilitate deepwater commercial navigation and other related
activities.
10. Preservation, including sensitive adaptive use of historic and archaeological
resources.
The statute further relates the functions of the Conservation and Coastal Elements so that,
in effect, local governments in designated coastal areas, such as Collier County, are
required to prepare a Conservation and Coastal Management Element, which fulfills the
requirements for both Elements. Accordingly, Collier County's Conservation and
Coastal Management Element is divided into thirteen (13) separate goal areas. These
may be summarized as follows:
1. Protection of natural resources;
2. Protection of surface and estuarine water resources;
3. Protection of groundwater resources;
4. Protection of freshwater resources:,
5. Protection of mineral and soil resources;
6. Protection of native vegetation and wildlife habitat;
7. Protection of fisheries and wildlife:,
8. Maintenance of existing air quality;
9. Management of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes;
10. Protection of coastal resources;
11. Protection of historic resources;
12. Hurricane evacuation and sheltering; and
13. Avoiding duplication of regulations.
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Conservation & Coastal Management Element
GOAL 1 [No change to text, page 1]
OBJECTIVE 1.1: [Revised text, page 1]
By August 1, 1994, the Collier County will complete the development and
implementation continue to develop and implement of a comprehensive environmental
management and conservation program, which that will ensure that the natural resources,
including State and Federally listed species of special status, of Collier County are
properly, appropriately, and effectively identified, managed, and protected.
Policy 1.1.1: [Revised text, page 1]
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Collier County has established and maintains an Environmental Advisory Council
(EAC), which advises and assists the County Environmental Services Department, the
Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) and the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) in implementing the County's environmental resources management programs.
Policy 1.1.2: [Revised text, page 1]
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Chapter 163.3202, F.S., including any amendments thereto August 1, 1989 incorporate
std -_ - - - - - - •• -- - -- ., ., _
Collier County has incorporated the goals, objectives and policies of this Conservation
and Coastal Management Element into the Collier County Land Development Code as
the County's standards for environmental resources protection and management.
Policy 1.1.3: [Revised text,page 1]
By January 1, 1990, the County will have in place an appropriately administered and
providing long term direction for the Collier County Environmental Resources
Collier County shall continue to support the Collier County Environmental Services
Department, as an appropriately administered and professionally staffed governmental
unit capable of developing, administering, and providing long-term direction for the
protection and management of the County's environmental resources.
Policy 1.1.4: [Revised text,page 1]
Collier County shall continue to Eensure adequate and effective coordination between the
Environmental Services Department ' t . .. -_ .. • - - ' _ ., . and all other
units-ef-lesal governmental entities involved in land use and/or environmental activities
and regulations.
Policy 1.1.5: [Revised text,page 1]
•. .. . _ .. . . . '_. •. . - - -- . The Collier County Environmental Services
Department shall continue coordination and cooperation with private natural resource
conservation and management organizations, as well as Regional, State, and Federal
environmental agencies . and will Wwork with other local governments
to identify and manage shared natural resources.
Policy 1.1.6: [Revised text,page 1]
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Collier County shall strive to maintain a conservation program,
which attempts to equitably balance the relationship between the benefits derived from,
and the costs incurred by such a program to both the public and private sectors.
Policy 1.1.7: [Revised text,page 1]
land development review process. Implementation shall occur on an annual basis as
Collier County's natural resources management and environmental protection standards
and criteria shall be implemented through appropriate sections of the Collier County
Land Development Code. The Land Development Code shall be periodically revised, as
may be necessary, to reflect the adoption of new and/or revised natural resources
management and environmental protection standards and criteria.
1.1.8: [Deleted text, page 2]
Policy 1.1.98: [Renumbered text, page 2]
Objective 1.2: [No change to text,page 2]
Policy 1.2.1: [No change to text,page 2]
Policy 1.2.2: [No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.3: [No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.4: [No change to text, page 2]
Policy 1.2.5: [Revised text, page 3]
Collier County's computerized environmental resources data storage, analysis and
graphics system shall share information and resources with other Federal, State,
Regional, local and private environmental management agencies and organizations. The
County shall cooperate with these other entities when updating its system in order that the
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benefits of the updated system may be shared with all appropriate agencies and
organizations.
Objective 1.3: [No change to text,page 3]
Policy 1.3.1: [Revised text,page 3]
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[No further changes to this policy.]
Policy 1.3.2: [No change to text,page 4]
Policy 1.3.3: [No change to text,page 4]
Policy 1.3.4: [No change to text, page 4]
Policy 1.3.5: [No change to text,page 4]
GOAL 2 [No change to text,page 5]
Objective 2.1: [Revised text,page 5]
By January 1, 2000 2018, the County shall prepare Watershed Management Plans, which
that willcontain appropriate mechanisms to protect the County's estuarine and
wetland systems.
Policy 2.1.1: [No change to text, page 5]
Policy 2.1.2: [No change to text,page 5]
Policy 2.1.3: [No change to text,page 5]
Policy 2.1.4: [No change to text, page 5]
Policy 2.1.5: [Revised text, page 6]
As appropriate, integrate environmental resources data collection, planning, and
of this Plan.
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Upon establishment of the various Watershed Basin Management Plans for Collier
County, all environmental data collection, environmental management and environmental
planning activities conducted by Collier County shall be conducted using a basin-by-
basin approach.
Policy 2.1.6: [Revised text, page 6]
Collier County shall continue to Ppromote intergovernmental cooperation between
Collier County and with the municipalities of Marco Island, Naples and Everglades City
for consistent watershed management planning.
Policy 2.1.7: [No change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.1.8: [New text, page 6]
Collier County shall promote intergovernmental coordination between the County and
other governmental agencies involved with watershed planning, including, but not
necessarily limited to, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the South
Florida Water Management District, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The County will not necessarily take the lead in preparing each one of the necessary
watershed management plans, but will rely upon the work performed or data collected by
other agencies, to the extent that these agencies have data and/or experience, which may
be useful within the watershed basin planning and management process.
Objective 2.2: [No change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.2.1: [Revised text, page 6]
Wastewater treatment plants shall not be allowed to discharge directly to rivers, canals or
jurisdictional wetlands unless they meet DER Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) regulations and are not in violation of other Goals, Objectives and
Policies of this Element.
Policy 2.2.2: [No change to text, page 6]
Policy 2.2.3: [No change to text,page 6]
Policy 2.2.4: [No change to text,page 6]
Policy 2.2.5: [Revised text,page 6]
By December 31, 1998, identify stormwater management systems that are not meeting
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By December 31, 2008, Collier County shall have initiated a process to identify
stormwater management systems that are not meeting State water quality treatment
standards. In developing and implementing such a process, the County shall seek
guidance and assistance from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
and FDEP.
Objective 2.3: [No change to text,page 6]
Policy 2.3.1: [No change to text,page 6]
Policy 2.3.2: [No change to text,page 7]
Policy 2.3.3: [Revised text,page 7]
All watershed basin modification activities shall include appropriate detention and
retention criteria, consistent with the rules and regulations of the South Florida Water
Management District, Big Cypress Basin Board and Collier County, as may be
applicable.
Policy 2.3.4: [No change to text,page 7]
Policy 2.3.5: [No change to text,page 7]
Policy 2.3.6: [Revised text, page 7]
The County will only allow Restrict development activities where which will not saeh
sem adversely impact coastal water resources. This is implemented through the
following mechanisms:
a. Require Federal and State permits addressing water quality to be submitted to
Collier County before Collier County issues a Final Development Order.
b. Any project requiring an environmental impact statement must provide a pre and post
development water quality analysis to demonstrate no increase in nutrient loading in the
post development scenario.
Objective 2.4: [Revised text,page 7]
By June 30, 1998, complete a draft agreement with the Florida Department of
and monitoring programs for Rookery Bay and Cape Romano Ten Thousand Islands
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Aquatic Preserves and their watersheds. The agreement shall identify the process for
notifying FDEP of development projects within the watersheds of these preserve areas.
Collier County shall continue taking a coordinated and cooperative approach with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding environmental
planning, management and monitoring programs for Rookery Bay and Cape Romano —
Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserves and their watersheds. As part of this process,
the County shall continue to notify FDEP of development projects within the watersheds
of these preserve areas.
Policy 2.4.1: [No change to text,page 7]
Policy 2.4.2: [No change to text,page 7]
Policy 2.4.3: [No change to text, page 7]
Objective 2.5: [No change to text, page 8]
Policy 2.5.1: [No change to text, page 8]
Policy 2.5.2: [No change to text,page 8]
Policy 2.5.3: [No change to text, page 8]
GOAL 3 [No change to text, page 9]
Objective 3.1: [Revised text,page 9]
by January 2002 and shall be maintained thereafter.
Collier County will continue to implement numerous proactive programs designed to
protect the County's ground water quality from man-made pollution sources. However,
due to natural conditions impacting the water quality found in Collier County, some
federal and state water quality conditions may not be achievable. Therefore, Collier
County will continue to take all necessary actions to maintain the highest attainable level
of ground water quality within its aquifer systems. Further, the County will apply
Federal and State water quality standards as a means toward achieving this objective.
Policy 3.1.1: [Revised text, pages 9, 10]
There are changes to sub-paragraph 2.j) of this policy, only. All other portions of policy
are unchanged.
j) On-site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) serving existing industrial uses and
subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W-1, W-2, and
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�-. W-3 shall continue to meet all construction and operating standards contained in
Chapter 64E-10, F.A.C. as the rule existed on August 31, 1999 and shall
implement a ground water monitoring plan.
Objective 3.2: [No change to text,page 10]
Policy 3.2.1: [No change to text,page 10]
Policy 3.2.2: [No change to text,page 10]
Policy 3.2.3: [Deleted text,page 10]
South Florida Water Management District staff will continue to evaluate the need for
well construction standards that are more specific to Collier County and reflect Collier
Policy A.7n4 3.2.3: [Revised, renumbered text, page 10]
Collier County shall continue to provide informational materials and hold informational
workshops (for well contractors, well drillers and the general public) concerning the
importance of following proper well drilling and construction techniques in Collier
County.
Policy 3.2.5 3.2.4: [Renumbered text, page 10]
Objective 3.3: [No change to text,page 10]
Policy 3.3.1: [No change to text, page 10]
Policy 3.3.2: [Revised text, page 10]
Use the results of this analysis to modify the calculated "cones of influence" and amend
the Comprehensive Plan to include these areas as "environmentally sensitive lands".
Collier County shall use its three-dimensional computer model to calculate the actual
and/or potential "cones of depression" around the County's existing or planned potable
water wellfields. The County shall then amend the appropriate elements of this Growth
Management Plan to show such"cones of depression" as "zones of protection"within the
Countywide Future Land Use Map Series.
Policy 3.3.3: [No change to text, page 10]
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Policy 3.3.4: [Deleted text,page 11]
Continue to establish and apply technically and legally defensible criteria for determining
and mapping zones of protection.
Deleted text, page 11.
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Objective 3.4: [No change to text, page 11]
Policy 3.4.1: [No change to text, page 11]
Policy 3.4.2: [No change to text,page 11]
Policy 3.4.3: [Revised text, page 11]
Groundwater quality monitoring data shall be Aassessed the-eta annually to determine
whether monitoring and evaluation activities require expansion,
modification or reduction. The data will also be assessed for the purpose of determining
whether County groundwater protection ordinances should be amended.
Policy 3.4.4: [No change to text, page 11]
GOAL 4 [No change to text,page 12]
Objective 4.1: [No change to text,page 12]
Policy 4.1.1: [No change to text, page 12]
Policy 4.1.2: [No change to text,page 12]
Policy 4.1.3: [No change to text,page 12]
Objective 4.2: [Revised text,page 12]
The Collier County Water-Sewer District and the Collier County Water and Wastewater
Authority will continue to promote conservation of its Collier County's potable water
supply and by April 1, 1998, develop will continue to develop, implement and refine a
comprehensive conservation strategy, which will identify specific goals for reducing per
capita potable water consumption.
Policy 4.2.1: [No change to text,page 12]
Policy 4.2.2: [Revised text, page 12]
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The County shall Nnegotiate agreements with area golf courses to accept and use treated
wastewater effluent for irrigation when and where such treated effluent same is available
from existing and future wastewater treatment plants.
Policy 4.2.3: [No change to text,page 12]
Policy 4.2.4: [No change to text,page 12]
Policy 4.2.5: [No change to text,page 12]
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GOAL 5 [No change to text,page 13]
Objective 5.1: [No change to text,page 13]
Policy 5.1.1: [Revised text,page 13]
The Future Land Use Element (FLUE) and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan(GGAMP)
Element of this Growth Management Plan (GMP) delineate future land use designations,
districts and/or subdistricts wherein mineral extraction operations are generally allowed,
either by right, or through a conditional use permit. Mineral extraction activities are
generally not allowed within the Immokalee Urban Area, as delineated within the
Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) Element of this Plan. The Collier County Land
Development Code (LDC) shall allow mineral extraction activities in appropriate zoning
districts, consistent with the provisions and limitations contained within this Plan.
Policy 5.1.2: [Deleted text,page 13]
Policy 5.1. 2: [Renumbered text, page 13]
Policy M.4 5.1.3: [Renumbered,page 13]
Depth of excavation and dewatering shall be restricted in areas where saline water can
intrude into the bottom of the pits. (Also,refer to Policy 3.3.1.)
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Policy 5.1.5 5.1.4: [Renumbered, revised text, page 13]
Collier County shall routinely monitor mineral extraction activities for compliance with
permit requirements including, but not limited to, Monitoring shall be required to
determine compliance with State water quality standards. Mining activities shall stop if
State water quality standards are violated as a result of the aeration mineral
extraction activities. Mineral extraction activities shall resume only upon appropriate
resolution or mitigation of the State water quality violation.
Policy 5.1.5: [New text,page 13]
If a petitioner for a mineral extraction permit is required to have Federal, State, South
Florida Water Management District and/or other governmental agency permits, Collier
County shall not issue a County permit for such activities until such time as the petitioner
has received all other required permits.
Objective 5.2: [No change to text, page 13]
Policy 5.2.1: [Revised text, page 13]
The Program will define reclamation standards for the protection and restoration of
wildlife habitat.
Reclamation standards for mineral extraction activities shall be as required by the 1986
State of Florida Resource Extraction Reclamation Act, and as referenced in Section 22-
112, of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances.
Objective 5.3: [Revised text,page 13]
The Collier County Engineering Services Department shall periodically On biennial
basis, beginning in October, 1998, review and refine estimates of assess the types,. and
quantities and location of cxisting minable mineral resources in Collier County, based in
Policy 5.3.1: [Revised text,page 13]
The Collier County Engineering Services Department shall Wwork with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection,. and the Florida Geological Survey and local
mining industry officials to inventory and evaluate assess the existing mineral reserves in
Collier County. The inventory and assessment will incorporate use of a GIS-based
database of all areas within the County that are permitted, either by right, or through a
conditional use permit, to conduct earth-mining operations as well as the volume of fill
that is permitted to be removed for each such active earth-mining operation.
Objective 5.4: [No change to text,page 14]
Policy 5.4.1: [No change to text, page 14]
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GOAL 6 [No change to text,page 15]
Objective 6.1: [Revised text, page 15]
The County shall protect native vegetative communities through the application of
minimum preservation requirements. The following policies provide criteria to make this
objective measurable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the
2002 that portion of the County which is identified on the Countywide Future-Land-Use—
Map
uturi Land UTs.,Map (FLUM) as the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay.
Policy 6.1.1: [Revise text,pages 15, 16]
For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation
Designated Area, and AgriculturaURural Mixed Use District, Rural-Industrial District
and Rural-Settlement Area District as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall
be preserved en-site through the application of the following preservation and vegetation
retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs within the Area of Critical
State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future Land Use
Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to
all non-agricultural development except for single-family dwelling units situated on
individual lots or parcels. The standards and criteria provided for in this policy may
Coastal High Hazard Area Non-Coastal High Hazard Area
Less than 2.5 acres 10% Less than 5 acres. 10%
Residential and Mixed Equal to or greater Equal to or greater than 5 acres
Use Developmen than 2.5 acres 25% and less than 20 acres. 15%
Equal to or
greater than 20 ac. 25%
Stand Alone Golf Course 35% 35%
Commercial.,and Less than 5 acres. 10% Less than 5 acres. 10%
Industrial and other
Development Equal to or greater Equal to or
than 5 acres. 15% greater than 5 acres. 15%
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Industrial
Development (Rural- 50%, not to exceed 25% of the 50%, not to exceed 25% of the
Industrial District only) project site. project site.
The following standards and criteria shall apply to the native vegetation retention
requirements referenced above:
(1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative
community having 75% or less canopy coverage of melaleuca or other invasive exotic
plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are
calculated based on the amount of "native vegetation" that conforms to this
definition.
(2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under-story and ground
cover emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible.
(3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy
shall be set aside as preserve areas. All-eOn-site or off-site preserve areas shall be
identified as separate tracts and protected by a permanent conservation ascment
mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this
policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements,
required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of
development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land
development regulations.
(4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preset.vation preserve areas shall
reflect the following criteria in descending order of priority:
a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as
corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to
facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or movement through the
site, consistent with the requirements of Policy 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this Element.
b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks.
c. Onsite wetlands having functionality scores of at least 0.65 WRAP or 0.7 UMAM,
unless permitted for impact preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.4 of this Element.
WRAP means South Florida Water Management District's Wetland Rapid
Assessment Procedures as described in Technical Publication Reg 001
(September 1997, as updated August 1999). UMAM means Uniform Wetland
Mitigation Assessment Method as described in Chapter 62-345, F.A.C.
descending order of priority: .
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,..� 4, Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area as identified in
(4)c. above,
2. Listed plant and animal species habitats,
3. Xeric Scrub,
'I. Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks,
e. 6. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and
f 6. All other upland native habitats.
d. Exceptions to these priorities are noted in(7) below.
(5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to:
a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or
cause a loss of function to the preserve area. such as pervious nature trails or
_' ' • - •- - . - . ._ . •- .. _ . ..•- - -' - _ . •. . Criteria
identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set forth in the land
development regulations and will address various types of construction that are
compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations
will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses.
b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance,
treatment and discharge structures, does not result in any adverse impact on the
naturally occurring, native vegetation, as determined by criteria set forth in the
land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires
treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 17-302.
F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the
South Florida Water Management District.
(6) A management plan shall be submitted for preserve areas identified by specific
criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to
ensure that the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods
to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater
management(if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable, a listed
species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (i).
(7) _ --. •. , . -- . -• _ - - -- - • - -- , . _. ._ _. .'
shall be granted for parcels that cannot reasonably accommodate both the
A-- - - • • • .
shrubs and trees), utilizing larger plant materials so as to more quickly rc create
the lost mature getation_
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(8) Parcels that were legally cleared of native vegetation prior to January 1989 shall be
exempt from this requirement.
(98) Preserved areas shall be interconnected within the site and to adjoining off-
- site preservation areas or wildlife corridors.
(499) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation
requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having
significant habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall
be fostered through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered
development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and
landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation.
Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the
size of the wetland.
(10) Native vegetation preservation shall always be required where there are listed
species on-site, subject to receiving technical assistance from the wildlife
agencies pursuant to Policy 7.1.2(c) of this Element, when the required retained
native vegetation provides for adequate habitat for the on-site listed species.
When there are no listed species on-site, the County shall allow the required
native vegetation retention to be satisfied by the off-site alternatives identified in
Paragraph(11) subject to the following criteria:
a. Off-site alternatives are allowed for all sites where the calculated total acreage
of native vegetation is less than 0.5 acres, unless the on-site vegetation is
contiguous to or adjoining off-site preserves such that the resulting combined
area is more than 0.5 acre;
b. Off-site alternatives may be used to satisfy all of the native vegetation retention
requirements for essential services;
c. Off-site alternatives for qualified affordable housing may be used to satisfy up
to 50% of the native vegetation retention requirement, but shall not result in an
on-site preserve of less than 0.5 acre; and
d. Off-site alternatives may be used to satisfy the native vegetation retention
requirements directly associated with the taking of land required for a publicly-
owned right of way.
(11) Where an offsite alternative is allowed pursuant to Paragraph (10), it may take the
form of providing a payment to the Conservation Collier Program, or another
publicly funded land acquisition program for the purchase of land in Collier County
if the Conservation Collier Program no longer exists.
a. The basis for determining the amount of payment will be based on the appraised
value (AV) of the parcel to be developed, the area of native vegetation retention
(NVT) that will be preserved off-site, and the applicable percentage of
appraised value (PAV). The formula for calculating the required value is as
follows: Required Value ($) =PAV(%)x NVT(acres)x AV($per acre).
b. The PAV may range between 50% and 200% of the appraised value of the land
to be developed depending on the type of native vegetation being impacted, the ,•••••••.,
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�-. amount of units set aside for qualified affordable housing and other related
criteria. The procedures for determining the specific PAVs values will be
identified in the land development regulations.
(12) Creation or restoration. Although the primary intent of this Policy is to retain and
protect existing native vegetation, there are situations where creation or restoration
is allowed. When allowed, creation or restoration of native vegetation shall provide
for all three strata (ground covers, shrubs, and trees) using larger plant materials so
as to more quickly re-create the lost mature vegetation, shall use appropriate native
plants to recreate a native vegetative community that is compatible with the existing
soils, and shall provide for the appropriate grade and elevations to ensure success of
the recreated native plant community. Creation or restoration of native vegetation
for the purpose of meeting the vegetation retention requirements of this policy is
allowed under the following circumstances:
a. Where a State or Federal permit requires the creation of native habitat on site;
b. Where the native vegetation on the site occurs in isolated areas that are
individually less than 0.5 acre in size in order to facilitate preservation areas
consistent with Paragraph 2 of this Policy; or
c. Where allowed through a variance process described in Paragraph 13 of this
Policy.
(13) Variance to Native Vegetation Retention Criteria. The County may grant a variance
to the criteria specified in Paragraphs 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of this Policy. The
process for obtaining a variance to the criteria specified in this policy shall be set
forth in the land development regulations. There are two types of variances:
administrative and those requiring a public hearing by the Board of Zoning Appeals
(BZA).
a. Administrative variances.
1. Administrative variances shall be approved by the County Manager's
designee.
2. Administrative variances may be granted where the following conditions
exist:
(a) Where the amount of native vegetation that is the subject of the variance
request is less than 0.5 acres,or;
(b) Where plant and animal listed species as identified in Policy 7.1.1 are
absent.
b. The BZA shall review the request for a variance for cases where the conditions
for an administrative variance are not present.
c. An appeals process for administrative decisions will be established in the land
development regulations.
d. Criteria for allowing a variance by the BZA.
1. Where other requirements of this Plan, land development regulations,
including the location of transportation access points, or other County,
Federal or State mandates require specific site improvements that can not be
re-located to meet the requirements of this policy;
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Policy 6.1.2: [Revise text,pages 17, 18, 19]
For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native
vegetation shall be preserved on site through the application of the following preservation
and vegetation retention standard&and criteria:
Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards:
a. Receiving Lands:
A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the
total site area shall be preserved.
b. Neutral Lands:
A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the
total site area shall be preserved. ,except that, for Section 21, Township 19 South,
preserved.
(V)c. Non-NRPA Sending Lands:
Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may
otherwise be permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE;
(V)d. NRPA Sending Lands:
Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may
otherwise be permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE.
e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection
policies set forth under CCME Objective 6.2.
f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of
owners of smaller parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District on the Future Land Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record
which existed on or before June 22, 1999, for lots, parcels or fractional units of
land or water equal to or less than five (5) acres in size, native vegetation clearing
shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000 square feet of the lot or parcel or fractional
unit, whichever is greater, exclusive of any clearing necessary to provide for a 15-
foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length. For lots and parcels greater than 5
acres but less than 10 acres, up to 20% of the parcel may be cleared. This
allowance shall not be considered a maximum clearing allowance where other
provisions of this Plan allow for greater clearing amounts. These clearing
limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under-story vegetation
within 200 feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources.
g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are
co-located on a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of
the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the site.
(1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative
community having 75% or less canopy coverage of melalueca or other invasive exotic
plant species. The vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are
calculated on the amount of"native vegetation"that conforms to this definition.
(2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under-story and ground
cover, emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible.
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(3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy
shall be set aside as preserve areas. All oOn-site or off-site preserve areas shall be
identified as separate tracts and protected by a permanent conservation casement
mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this
policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements,
required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of
development approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land
development regulations.
(4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as the preserve areas shall reflect the
following criteria in descending order of priority:
a. Onsite wetlands shall be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this element;
b—Wetland or upland Areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as
corridors for the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to
facilitate the continued use of the site by listed species or movement of wildlife
through the site. This criterion shall be consistent with the requirements of Policy
7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element. '., -- -• _ _ . • -
pfeseiwea:
b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks.
c_b7Onsite wetlands preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this Element;
6. _ . - . - • - - - - ., . .
do not constitute all of the requirement. Upland habitats have the following
descending order of priorit y:
1. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area, as identified in
(4)c. above.
3. Xeric Scrub,
e.4. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and
f� All other upland native habitats.
(5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to:
a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or
cause a loss of function to the preserve area. catch as pervious nature trails or
. - - - - - - -- • .• - -- .. .. ., - •• -- - •- . Criteria
identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set forth in the land
development regulations and will address various types of construction that are
compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations
will also provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses.
b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance,
treatment and discharge structures, does not result in any adverse impact on the
naturally occurring, native vegetation, as determined by criteria set forth in the
land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires
treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 17-302.,
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F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the r�
South Florida Water Management District.
(6) A management plan shall be submitted for all preserve areas identified by specific
criteria in the land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to
ensure that the preserved areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include
methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management,
stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If
applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy
7.1.2 (i).
(7) Off-site preservation shall be allowed to provide flexibility in the project design.
a. Within Receiving and Neutral Lands, off-site preservation shall be allowed for up
to 50%of the vegetation retention requirement.
1. Off-site preservation areas shall be allowed at a ratio of 1:1 if such off-site
preservation is located within designated Sending Lands or at a ratio of 1.5:1
anywhere else.
2. Like for like preservation shall be required for Tropical Hardwood and Oak
Hammock vegetative communities.
b. Within non-NRPA Sending Lands, off-site preservation shall be allowed for up to
25% of the site preservation or vegetative retention requirement, whichever is
controlling.
1. Off-site preservation areas shall be contiguous to designated Sending Lands
and shall be allowed at a ratio of 3:1.
c. Off-site preservation shall not be allowed in NRPA Sending Lands.
(8) Density Bonus Incentives shall be granted to encourage preservation amounts greater
than that required in this policy, as provided for in the FLUE for Receiving Lands
and Rural Villages. Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments,
Collier County shall adopt specific land development regulations to implement this
incentive program.
(9) On-site preservation areas shall also conform to the Open Space requirements as
specified in the Future Land Use Element. These preservations shall be part of and
counted towards the Open Space requirements.
(10)Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall
be preserved pursuant to Policy 6.5.2 of this element. Natural reservation is defined
as that specified in CCME Objective 6.5 of this element;
(11)Preservation areas shall be interconnected within the site and to adjoining off-site
preservation areas or wildlife corridors;
(12) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation
requirements as specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant
habitat or hydrologic value is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered
through incentives including, but not limited to: clustered development, reduced
development standards such as open space, setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow
for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant habitat or
hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland.
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Policy 6.1.3: [No change to text, page 19]
Policy 6.1.4: [Revised text, page 19]
[re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-541
Prohibited invasive exotic vegetation shall be removed from all new developments.
(1) Applicants Petitioners for development permits shall submit and implement plans
for invasive exotic plant removal and long-term control.
(2) The petitioners for development permits shall prepare and submit native
vegetation Mmaintenance planswhich shall describe specific techniques to
prevent re-invasion of the development site by prohibited exotic vegetation of the
site in perpetuity.
(3) The County shall maintain a list of prohibited invasive exotic vegetation species
within the Collier County Land Development Code and will update it such list as
necessary.
Policy 6.1.5: [No change to text,page 19]
Policy 6.1.6: [Revised text,page 19]
[re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-541
Exemptions from the native vegetation retention requirements of CCME Policy 6.1.2 —
The requirements of this Policy 6.1.2 shall not apply to, affect or limit the continuation of
existing uses. Existing use shall include be defined as: those uses for which all required
permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or,,projects for which a Conditional Ut*se or
Rezone petition has-been was approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, land use
petitions for which a completed application has-been was submitted prior to June 19,
2002. The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of those uses if such
expansions are consistent with,.or clearly ancillary to,,the existing uses.
(No change to second paragraph of above Policy.)
Policy 6.1.7: [No change to text,page 20]
Policy 6.1.8: [Revised text,page 20]
[re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-541
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required, to provide a method to objectively
evaluate the impact of a proposed development, site alteration, or project upon the
resources and environmental quality of the project area and the community and to insure
that planning and zoning decisions are made with a complete understanding of the impact
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of such decisions upon the environment, to encourage projects and developments that �-•�
will protect, conserve and enhance, but not degrade, the environmental quality and
resources of the particular project or development site, the general area and the greater
community.
a_An EIS shall be required for:
1. Any site with an ST or ACSC-ST overlay, or within the boundaries of Sending
Lands or NRPAs.
2. All sites seaward of the Coastal High Hazard Arca boundary that arc 2.5 or more
acres.
3. All sites landward of the Coastal High Hazard Area boundary that are ten twenty
(20) or more acres.
3. Any site that is known to be utilized by listed species or wetlands with a
functionality score of greater than 0.65 WRAP or 0.7 UMAM
4. Any other development or site alteration, which in the opinion of the development
services director, would have substantial impact upon environmental quality.
b. The EIS requirement does not apply to a single family or duplex use on a single lot or
parcel. Exemptions shall not apply to any parcel with an ST or ACSC-ST overlay, or
within the boundaries of Sending Lands or NRPAs or as otherwise allowed by the ST
or ACSC-ST criteria.
c. The EIS requirement may be waived subject to the following:
1. Agricultural uses as defined in Rule 9J-5.003(2), FAC, including aquaculture for
native species.
2. After inspection of appropriate data and information by County staff and filing of
a written report, any land or parcel of land that has been so altered as to have
irreparable damage to the ecological, drainage, or groundwater recharge
functions; or that the development of the site will improve or correct the existing
ecological functions deficiencies or not require any major alteration of the
existing landforms, drainage, or flora and fauna elements of the property. For the
purpose of this policy, major alteration shall mean greater than 10% of the site.
dh.Exemptions shall not apply to any parcel with an ST or ACSC-ST overlay, or
within the boundaries of Sending Lands or NRPAs except for single family homes
or as otherwise allowed by the ST or ACSC-ST criteria.
No further change to above Policy.
Policy 6.1.9: [No change to text, page 21]
Objective 6.2: [Revised text,page 21]
The County shall protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands
pursuant to the appropriate policies under Goal 6. The following policies provide criteria
to make this objective measurable. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County
- - -- - . -- -. •. _ . : Ar a, for which policies arc required to be adopted by
November 1, 2002. The County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be
coordinated with the Watershed Management Plans as required by Objective 2.1 of this
Element.
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Policy 6.2.1: [No change to text, page 21]
Policy 6.2.2: [No change to text,page 21]
Policy 6.2.3: [Revised text,page 21, 22, 23]
Collier County shall implement a comprehensive process to ensure wetlands and the
natural functions of wetlands are protected and conserved. This wetland preservation and
conservation process shall be coordinated with the Watershed Management Plan process,
as referenced in Objective 2.1 of this Element. However, t I he process outlined within
this policy is primarily based on directing concentrated population growth and intensive
development away from large interconnected wetland systems. These wetland systems
have been identified based on their type, values, functions, sizes, conditions and locations
within Collier County. These systems predominantly occur east of the County's Urban
boundary, as delineated on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM), within the
Future Land Use Element (FLUE). Many of these wetlands fall within public lands or
lands targeted for acquisition. High quality wetlands systems located on private property
are primarily protected through native vegetation preservation requirements, or through
existing PUD commitments, conservation easements, or Stewardship Sending Area
Designations, or via the NRPA or Sending designations within the Rural Fringe Mixed
Use District. Protection measures for wetlands and wetland systems located within the
. .
the FLUM) will be adopted prior to November 1, 2002 northeastern portion of Collier
County, excluding the community of Immokalee, are contained in the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA Overlay) of the FLUE (and as depicted on the FLUM).
Protection measures for wetlands and wetland systems located Wwithin the Urban and
Estates designated areas of the County, the County will rely on shall be based upon the
jurisdictional determinations made by the applicable state or federal agency. Where
permits issued by such state or federal agencies allow for impacts to wetlands within
Urban and Estates designated areas and require mitigation for such impacts, this the
permitting agency's mitigation requirements shall be deemed to preserve and protect
wetlands and their functions.
The large connected wetland systems that exist at the landscape scale in Collier County
shall be protected through various Land Use Designations and Overlays that restrict
higher intensity land uses and require specific land development standards for the
remaining allowable land uses. Collier County shall direct incompatible land uses away
from these large landscape scale wetland systems by through implementation of the
following protection and conservation mechanisms:
(1) Conservation Designation
Best available data indicates that 76% of all wetlands found in Collier County are
contained within the beufiElafy boundaries of the landdesignated Conservation
Designation as depicted on the Countywide Future Land Use Map.
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The overall purpose of the Conservation Designation is to conserve and maintain
the natural resources of Collier County and their associated environmental,
recreational, and economic benefits. The allowed land uses specified in the
FLUE's Conservation Designation (Reference FLUE Land Use Designation
— Section IV.) will accommodate limited residential development and future non-
-resi-cteb-tia1--` develop:1=A These limitations support Collier County's
comprehensive process to direct concentrated population growth and intensive
land development away from large connected wetland systems.
(2) Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay (ACSC)
Best available data indicates that 74% of the County's wetlands are within the Big
Cypress Area of Critical State Concern Overlay. The land development
regulations contained in the ACSC Overlay District, as depicted on the
Countywide Future Land Use Map, provide standards that facilitate the goal of
directing higher intensity land uses away from wetland systems. The
development standards for the ACSC Overlay (Reference FLUE Land Use
Designation Section V.) specifies specify that site alterations shall be limited to
10% of the total site. A large percentage The majority of the land contained
within the ACSC is also within the Conservation Designation and thus is subject
to the land use limitations of that Land Use Designation. (Land Use Designation
Sec-tion-V.
V
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(3) Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs)
Major wetland systems and regional flow-ways were used as criteria to establish
the NRPA Overlay District as shown on the Future Land Use Maps and as
discussed in FLUE Land Use Designation, Section V.C. These areas identify
include high functioning wetland systems in the County and, although portions of
the NRPA Overlay include lands within the Conservation Designation, represent
anal approximately 12%‘ of the County's wetlands= that which are not
located in Conservation Lands. Based on the relatively high concentration of
wetlands within NRPA designated lands, incompatible land uses shall be directed
away from these areas. Allowable land uses €ef within NRPAs are also subject to
native vegetation retention and preservation standards of 90%. (Reference the
NRPA Overlay in the FLUE)
(4) Rural Fringe "ase Mixed Use District Sending Lands
Best available data indicates that 16,000+ acres of wetlands are contained within
designated Sending Lands and that such wetlands constitute constituting
approximately 70% of land cover in these areas. Incompatible land uses are
directed away from the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending Lands through
an incentive-based Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program that allows
land owners within these Sending Lands to transfer their residential density out of
the Sending Lands to Rural Fringe Mixed Use District (and limited Urban)
Receiving Lands. A complete description of the TDR Program is contained in
FLUE, Land Use Designation, Section II.B. Incompatible land uses are also
directed away from Sending Lands by restricting through restrictions on allowable
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�.. uses. {Reference FLUE Rural Fringe Mixed Use District.) Finally, allowable
uses within these lands are also subject to native vegetation retention and
preservation standards of 80% to 90%, as required by Policy 6.7.1 of this
Element. {Reference CCME Policy 6.7.1.)
(5) Flowway Stewardship Areas [re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No.
2002-32 and 2002-541
Flowway Stewardship Areas have been designated Wwithin the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSA), as designated depicted on the Future Land
Use Map, and are shown on the Rural Lands Study Area Natural Resource Index
Map Series. Flowway Stewardship Areas (FSAs) are pcimarily for the most part
privately owned wetlands that are located within the Camp Keais Strand and
Okaloacoochee Slough. These lands form the pFimafy principal wetland flowway
systems in the RLSA. The Overlay provides an incentive to permanently protect
FSAs by through the creation and transfer of Stewardship Credits;. It also
contains provisions that eliminate incompatible uses from the FSAs
and,which establish protection measures.
(6) Watershed Management Plans
Collier County will establish watershed management plans throughout the
County, but with particular emphasis on the Urban and Estates designated areas.
These watershed management plans shall be established in accordance with
Objective 2.1 of this Element and will include the preservation or, where feasible,
creation of landscape-scale wetland areas to act as natural water quality treatment
and water quantity retention/detention areas. The County shall direct
incompatible land uses away from such large-scale wetlands.
Collier County shall allow for more intensive development to occur in Rural Fringe
Receiving Lands,North Golden Gate Estates, the Rural-Settlement Area District, and the
Urban Designated Areas subject to the land uses identified in the Future Land Use
Element, the Immokalee Area Master Plan, and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan.
These areas account for only 6% of Collier County's wetlands. Except for tidal wetlands
within the coastal portion of the Urban Designated Area and wetlands that are part of an
established watershed management plan, the County finds that the wetland systems in
these areas are more fragmented and altered than those systems located within the
Conservation Lands, ACSC and NRPA Oeverlays, and Rural Fringe Sending Lands.
On a project-specific basis, wetlands and wetland functions shall be protected through the
following mechanisms:
(1) Federal and State jurisdictional agency review and wetland permitting;
(2) Vegetation preservation policies supporting CCME Objective 6.1;
(3) Wetland protection policies supporting CCME Objective 6.2;
(4) Clustering provisions specified in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District of the
FLUE (Reference FLUE Rural Fringe Mixed Usc District.).
(5) The protection of wetlands that are part of an established watershed management
plan, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element.
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Policy 6.2.4: [Revised text,page 23]
WitWithe Urban Designated area, the County shall rely on the wetland jurisdictional
determinatio'n� and_permit requirements issued by the applicable jurisdictional agency.
This policy shall be implemented as follows:
(1) Where permits issued---by suchhjurisdictional agencies allow for impacts to
wetlands within this designated area and require mitigation for such impacts, this
shall be deemed to meet the objective of protection and conservation of wetlands
and the natural functions of wetlands within this area.
(2) The County shall require the appropriate jurisdictional permit prior to the issuance
of a final local development order permitting site improvements, except in the
case of single-family residences which are not part of an approved development
or are not platted.
(3) Collier County will work with the jurisdictional agencies and applicants to
encourage mitigation to occur within targeted areas of the County including, but
not limited to: Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs); lands targeted for a
acquisition by a public or private conservation entity such as CREW lands;
or private mitigation banks; wetlands that are part of an approved watershed
management plan, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element; and other areas
appropriate for mitigation, such as flow ways and areas containing habitat for
listed species.
(4) Within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, there exists high quality wetland
systems connected to the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand system. These
wetlands require greater protection measures than wetlands located in other
portions of the Urban Designated Area, and therefore the wetland protection
standards set forth in Policy 6.2.5 shall apply in this area. As part of the County's
map its boundaries on the Future Land Use Map. This area has been identified
and is shown on the Future Land Use Map for the Immokalee Area Master Plan.
Policy 6.2.5: [Revised text,page 23]
(Note: This revision applies only to the first paragraph of the subject policy.)
Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and that portion of the Lake
Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System which is contained within the Immokalee Urban
Designated Area, Collier County shall direct land uses away from higher functioning
wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based upon the vegetation
requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element, the wetland functionality assessment
described below in paragraph (2) below, and the final permitting requirements of the
South Florida Water Management District . A direct impact is hereby defined as the
dredging or filling of a wetland or adversely changing the hydroperiod of a wetland. This
policy shall be implemented as follows:
Policy 6.2.6: [Revised text,page 25]
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�-- [re-numbered to reflect merger of Ordinance No. 2002-32 and 2002-541
Within the Urban Designation and the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, {required}
wetland preservation areas, buffer areas, and mitigation areas shall be dedicated as
conservation and common areas in the form of conservation easements and shall be
identified or platted as separate tracts; and, in the case of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD), these areas shall also be depicted on the PUD Master Plan. These areas shall be
maintained free from trash and debris and from Category I invasive exotic plants, as
defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. Land uses allowed in these areas shall
be limited to those listed in Policy 6.2.5(5)d of this element and shall not include any
other activities that are detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation, erosion
control or fish and wildlife habitat conservation and preservation.
Policy 6.2.7: [Revised text, pages 25, 26]
Within the Estates Designated Area and the Rural Settlement Area, the County shall
rely on the wetland jurisdictional determinations and permit requirements issued by the
applicable jurisdictional agency. This policy shall be implemented as follows:
(1) For single-family residences within Southern Golden Gate Estates or within the
Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern, the County shall require the
appropriate federal and state wetland-related permits before Collier County issues
a building permit.
(2) Outside of Southern Golden Gate Estates and the Big Cypress Area of Critical
State Concern, Collier County shall inform applicants for individual single-family
building permits that federal and state wetland permits may be required prior to
construction. The County shall also notify the applicable federal and state
agencies of single-family building permits applications in these areas.
(3) Within North Golden Gate Estates and the Rural Settlement Area, Collier County
shall incorporate certain preserved and/or created wetlands into the County's
approved watershed management plans, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element. The
size and location of wetlands incorporated into the watershed management plans
will be based upon the approved requirements for such plans. The County may
issue single-family building permits within or adjacent to such wetlands, subject
to appropriate mitigation requirements, which preserve the functionality of the
wetland within the applicable watershed management plan.
(43.) ' • - -- . - . . •. . - .. - - - , Collier County shall
continue to work with federal and state agencies to identify properties that have a
high probabilities probability of wetlands and/or listed species occurrence. The
identification process will be based on 14l�dric soils data and other applicable
criteria. Once this identification process is complete, the County will determine if
it the process is sufficiently accurate to require federal and state wetland
approvals prior to issuing the issuance of a building permit within these areas.
The County shall use this information on wetland and/or listed species occurrence
to inform property owners of the potential existence of wetlands and/or listed
species on their property.
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Policy 6.2.8: [No change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.2.9: [No change to text,page 26]
OBJECTIVE 6.3: [No change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.3.1: [No change to text,page 26]
Policy 6.3.2: [No change to text,page 26]
o icy 6.3.3: [No change to text, page 26]
OBJECTIVE 6.4: [No change to text, page 26]
Policy 6.4.1: [No change to text,page 26]
Policy 6.4.2: [Revised text,page 26]
Collier County shall C-continue to meet coordinate with the—appmpfiate adjacent
Csounties at a specified frequency to discuss upcoming when reviewing proposed land
development projects that would have an impact on ecological communities in beth one
or more of the adjacent Counties.
Policy 6.4.3: [Revised text,page 27]
Collier County shall continue to coordinate with adjacent governmental jurisdictions
when making management decisions regarding ecological communities shared by Collier
County and one or more adjacent jurisdictions. Such coordination shall ensure the
following:
(1) The County's environmental management policies regarding the shared ecological
community are consistent with those of the neighboring jurisdiction.
(2) Such environmental management policies are in compliance with State and
Federal regulations regarding listed species.
OBJECTIVE 6.5: [No change to text, page 27]
Policy 6.5.1: [No change to text,page 27]
Policy 6.5.2: [No change to text,pages 27, 28]
Policy 6.5.3: [No change to text,page 28]
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GOAL 7 [No change to text, page 29]
OBJECTIVE 7.1: [Revised text, page 29]
The County shall direct incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their
habitats. These policies shall apply to all of Collier County except for the Eastern Land,
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Policy 7.1.1: [No change to text,pages 29, 30]
Policy 7.1.2: [No change to text, pages 30, 31, 32]
Policy 7.1.3: [No change to text,page 32]
Policy 7.1.4: [No change to text,page 32]
Policy 7.1.5: [No change to text,page 32]
OBJECTIVE 7.2: [No change to text, page 32]
Policy 7.2.1: [No change to text,page 32]
Policy 7.2.2: [No change to text,page 32]
Policy 7.2.3: [No change to text,page 32]
OBJECTIVE 7.3: [Revised text, page 32]
Analysis of Hhistorical data from 1996-1999 shows that the average number of sea turtle
disorientations in Collier County is approximately equal to 5% of the hatchlings from all
total nests in the County. Through the following policies, the County's objective is to
minimize the number of sea turtle disorientations.
Policy 7.3.1: [No change to text,page 33]
Policy 7.3.2: [No change to text,page 33]
Policy 7.3.3: [No change to text, page 33]
OBJECTIVE 7.4: [No change to text,page 33]
Policy 7.4.1: [No change to text,page 33]
Policy 7.4.2: [No change to text,page 33]
GOAL 8 [No change to text,page 34]
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OBJECTIVE 8.1: [No change to text,page 34]
Policy 8.1.1:- [No change to text,page 34]
Policy 8.1.2: [Revised text,page 34]
The fire departments and the County will receive complaints concerning air pollution
problems and refer them such complaints to the Florida Department of Environmental
RegulationProtection, the Florida Division of Forestry, or the local fire departments as
appropriate.
Policy 8.'.3: [Deleted text,page 34]
•-• - - .. -• , - . •.. ! ...—A _• . - • • . •, _ • . , . •- •• -, ., •
-
•
•
- •-• e' - - - - - to and act on complaints that are called in or
referred to them.
Policy 844 8.1.3: [Renumbered, revised text,page 34]
Collier County shall act to reduce air pollution from automobile emissions through
continuation of the following procedures:
1. The Collier County Sheriff's Office will continue to stop smoking vehicles and
issue warnings or tickets to the operators of such vehicles, requiring that the
vehicles be repaired.
2. As part of its development review process, Collier County will require the
construction of sidewalks, bicycle lanes or bicycle paths in all new subdivisions.
3. The County will construct sidewalks, bicycle lanes or bicycle paths in conjunction
with County-funded transportation improvements.
Policy 8.1.5 8.1.4: [Renumbered, revised text, page 34]
By January 1, 2000, the Collier County shall investigate the need for a more continue to
develop and maintain a comprehensive local county-wide air quality monitoring program.
GOAL 9 [No change to text,page 35]
OBJECTIVE 9.1: [No change to text,page 35]
Policy911:
. . [Revised text,page 35]
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The plan shall be developed in cooperation with the Southwest Florida Regional Planning
Council and the local planning committee established under Federal Title III, the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act(SARA).
Policy 9.1.2: [Revised text,page 35]
The plan shall identify a community coordinator, facility coordinators, and other Federal,
State and local agency contacts (especially for the City Cities of Naples, Marco Island
and Everglades City) including the responsibilities and duties of each agency.
Policy 9.1.3: [No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.1.4: [No change to text,page 35]
Policy 9.1.5: [No change to text,page 35]
Policy 9.1.6: [No change to text, page 35]
Policy 9.1.7: [No change to text, page 35]
OBJECTIVE 9.2: [No change to text,page 35]
Policy 9.2.1: [No change to text,page 35]
Policy 9.2.2: [No change to text,page 36]
Policy 9.2.3: [New text,page 36]
The Collier County Pollution Control and Prevention Department shall work with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to establish a new cooperative
agreement between the County and FDEP. The purpose of this agreement shall be to
ensure an additional layer of regulatory oversight in enforcing businesses to be compliant
with federal, state and local hazardous waste management regulations.
OBJECTIVE 9.3: [No change to text,page 36]
Policy 9.3.1: [No change to text,page 36]
OBJECTIVE 9.4: [No change to text,page 36]
Policy 9.4.1: [Revised text,page 36]
The County shall implement provisions of the contract with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection under the Federal Title III, the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act(SARA)provisions in order to avoid any duplication of effort.
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Policy 9.4.2: [No change to text,page 36]
Policy 9.4.3: [Revised text,page 36]
Unless otherwise provided for in CCME Policy 3.1.1, storage tank systems shall adhere
to containment provisions required in 62 761, F.A.C., as it existed on August 31, 1999.
All storage tank systems in Collier County shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62-
761, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Unless otherwise provided for within Section
62-761, F.A.C., individual storage tank systems shall adhere to the provisions of Section
62-761, F.A.C., in effect at the time of approval of the storage tank system.
e % •1:. - 1. ' : • '. . . [Deleted text,page 36]
GOAL 10 [No change to text,page 37]
OBJECTIVE 10.1: [No change to text, page 37]
Policy 10.1.1: [Revised text,page 37]
Priorities for water-dependent and water-related uses shall be:
a. Public recreational facilities over private recreational facilities;
ab. Public Boat Ramps;
be. Marinas
1. Ceommercial (public)marinas over private marinas;
2. Dry over wet storage;
ed. Commercial fishing facilities;
de. Other non-polluting water-dependent industries or utilities72
f. Marine supply/repair facilities;
g. Residential development.
Policy 10.1.2: [No change to text,page 37]
Policy ,0.1.3: [Deleted text,page 37]
Priorities for water related uses shall be:
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a. Recreational facilities
b. Marine supply/repair facility
c.
Policy X410.1.3: [Renumbered, revised text, page 37]
In order to minimize the destruction or disturbance of native vegetative communities,
4the following priority ranking of shoreline development . -: • - - . .. . - . - .
shall apply:
a. areas presently developed;
b. disturbed uplands;i
c. disturbed freshwater wetlands;=
d. disturbed marine wetlands3i
e. viable, unaltered uplands;i
f. viable, unaltered freshwater wetlands;i
g• viable, unaltered marine wetlands.
Peliey4Mv-5: [Deleted text, page 37]
habitat unless other protective measures are provided. (Reference Policy 7.2.3.)
Policy 1610.1.4: [Renumbered text, page 38]
Policy 10.1.7 10.1.5: [Renumbered, revised text, page 38]
Marinas and all other water-dependent and water-related uses shall conform to other all
applicable policies regulations regarding development in marine wetlands. Marinas and
water-dependent/water-related uses that propose to destroy wetlands shall provide for
use by the general public use.
Policy X810.1.6: [Renumbered, revised text,page 38]
All new marinas, water-dependent and water-related uses that propose to destroy viable,
naturally functioning marine wetlands shall be required to perform a fiscal analysis in
order to demonstrate the public benefit economic-need and financial feasibility few of the
proposed sash development.
Policy 10.1.110.1.7: [Renumbered, revised text, page 38]
Objective 10.1 and its accompanying These policies shall serve as criteria for the review
of proposed development within the "Special Treatment"CST")Zoning Overlay District
designated lands The purpose of the "ST" Overlay District Regulation is to assure the
preservation and maintenance of environmental and cultural resources and to encourage
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the preservation of the intricate ecological relationships within Collier County's natural
systems, while at the same time permitting those types of development, which will
maintain any changes to levels determined acceptable by the Board of County
Commissioners.
OBJECTIVE 10.2: [No change to text,page 38]
Policy 10.2.1: [No change to text, page 38]
Policy 10.2.2: [No change to text,page 38]
Policy 10.2.3: [Revised text, page 39]
Developments that provide public access to beaches, shores and/or waterways shall be
eligible for credit toward any recreation and open space impact fee adopted by the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners.
Policy 10.2.4: [No change to text,page 39]
Policy 10.2.5: [No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.2.6: [No change to text,page 39]
OBJECTIVE 10.3: [No change to text,page 39]
Policy 10.3.1: [No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.3.2: [No change to text,page 39]
Policy 10.3.3: [No change to text,page 39]
Policy 10.3.4: [Revised text,page 39]
Public expenditure shall be limited to property acquisition and for public safety,
coastal barrier system.
Public expenditures within Collier County's undeveloped coastal barrier system shall be
limited to acquisition for purposes of public safety, education, restoration, and removal of
exotic vegetation, recreational use, and/or research facilities. Such uses will be allowed
only if the establishment of such use would not substantially alter the natural
characteristics and natural functions of the undeveloped coastal barrier system.
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Policy 10.3.5: [No change to text,page 39]
Policy 10.3.6: [No change to text, page 39]
Policy 10.3.7: [No change to text, page 40]
Policy 10.3.8: [Revised text, page 40]
density provided in the Future Land Use Element.
The density of residential development on previously undeveloped coastal barrier islands
shall not exceed a density of four(4)units per acre.
Policy 10.3.9: [No change to text,page 40]
Policy 10.3.10: [No change to text,page 40]
Policy 10.3.11: [No change to text,page 40]
. . [Deleted text, page 40]
Require the use of the "Planned Unit Development" (PUD) provisions of the Zoning
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on a single parcel.
Folic-, 0.3., [Deleted text,page 40]
These policies shall be implemented through the existing"ST"zoning procedures.
Policy X410.3.12: [Renumbered, revised text, page 40]
Substantial alteration of the natural grade on undeveloped coastal barriers,, by through
filling or excavation shall be prohibited except as part of an approved dune and/or beach
restoration program, . . . . ` - ' . . . . . - . . -• = - - or as part
of an approved public development plan for one or more of the uses allowed by Policy
10.3.4, above.
Policy 10.3.15 10.3.13: [Renumbered text, page 40]
Policy 10.3.14: [New text,page 40]
All new development proposed on coastal barrier systems shall be reviewed through the
County's existing "Special Treatment" ("ST") zoning overlay district. Objective 10.3
and its accompanying policies shall serve as criteria for such review. The purpose of the
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"ST" overlay district regulations are is to assure the preservation and maintenance of
environmental and cultural resources and to encourage the preservation of the intricate
ecological relationships within Collier County's natural systems, while at the same time
permitting those types of development, which will maintain any changes to levels
determined acceptable by the Board of County Commissioners after public hearing.
OBJECTIVE 10.4: [No change to text, page 40]
Policy 10.4.1: [No change to text,page 41]
Policy 10.4.2: [No change to text, page 41]
Policy 10.4.3: [Revised text, page 41]
Collier County shall Pprohibit activities which would result in man-induced shoreline
erosion beyond the natural beach erosion cycle or that would deteriorate the beach and
dune system. Implementation of this policy will be based upon available scientific/coastal
engineering literature/studies that have established benchmarks for natural rates of beach
erosion.
Policy 10.4.4: [No change to text,page 41]
Policy 10.4.5: [No change to text, page 41]
Policy 10.4.6: [No change to text, page 41]
Policy 10.4.7: [Revised text,page 41]
Collier County shall Pprohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control
Setback Line except where the same such construction would be permitted pursuant to
the provisions of the Florida Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985,. Of where said such
prohibition would result in no reasonable economic utilization of the property in
questions, or for safety reasons. In such cases, construction will be as far landward as is
practicable and effects on the beach and dune system and the natural
functions of the coastal barrier system shall be minimized.
Policy 10.4.8: [Revised text,page 41]
Collier County shall allow C—construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control
Setback Line will be al owed for public access and protection and activities related to
restoration of beach resources. Such Cconstruction seaward of the Coastal Construction
Control Linershall not interfere with sea turtle nesting, will utilize appropriate native
vegetation for dune stabilization, will maintain the natural beach profile, will minimize
interference with natural beach dynamics, and,. where appropriate,, will restore the
historical dunes with appropriate native vegetation.
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Policy 10.4.9: [Revised text,page 41]
Collier County shall prohibit Sseawall construction on properties fronting the Gulf of
Mexico shall-be-prehibited except in extreme cases of hardship instances where erosion
poses an imminent threat to existing buildings.
Policy 10.4.10: [Revised text,page 41]
The County shall prohibit Vvehicles traffic or traffic on the beaches and primafy dunes
"hal be prohibited except for the following:
1. Emergency vehicles responding to incidents.
2. Vehicles associated with and approved environmental maintenance,
environmental monitoring, or conservation purposes_
3. Vehicles limited to set-up and removal of equipment of permitted events, in
conjunction with permanent concession facilities, or routine permitted uses of
commercial hotels.
4. Beach raking or beach cleaning.
5. Vehicles needed for beach nourishment or inlet maintenance
6. Vehicles necessary for construction that cannot otherwise access a site from an
upland area.
The County shall enforce this requirement with the existing Vehicle on the Beach
Ordinance. Vehicles shall be operated in a manner that does not negatively impact the
beach or dune environment. Additional protective regulations shall apply during sea
turtle nesting season.
Policy 10.4.11: [No change to text,page 42]
Policy 10.4.12: [Revised text, page 42]
In permitting the repair and/or reconstruction of shore parallel engineered stabilization
structures,require,where appropriate, at a minimum:
a. All damaged seawalls will be replaced with, or fronted by, riprap.
b. Where appropriate, repaired structures will be redesigned and/or relocated
landward to align with adjacent structures.
Policy 10.4.13: [No change to text, page 42]
OBJECTIVE 10.5: [No change to text,page 42]
Policy 10.5.1: [No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.5.2: [No change to text,page 42]
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Policy 10.5.3: [No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.5.4: [Revised text, page 42]
Prohibit construction of any structure seaward of the Coastal Construction Set Back
Control Line. Exception shall be for passive recreational structures access crossovers,
and where enforcement would not allow any reasonable economic utilization of such
property. In the latter event, require construction that minimizes interference with natural
function of such beaches and dunes.
Policy 10.5.5: [Revised text,page 42]
The County shall pProhibit motorize vehicles on the beaches and dunes except for
emergency, environmental monitoring and environmental maintenance purposes. The
Ordinance.
Policy 10.5.6: [No change to text, page 42]
Policy 10.5.7: [No change to text,page 42]
Policy 10.5.8: [No change to text, page 43]
Policy 10.5.9: [Revised text,page 43]
Prohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Set Back Line except
as follows:
a. Construction will be allowed for public access;
b. For protection and restoration of beach resources;
c. In cases of demonstrated land use related hardship or safety concerns as
specified in The 1985 Florida Coastal Zone Protection Act, there shall be no
shore armoring allowed except in cases of public safety.
Policy 10.5.10: [No change to text, page 43]
Policy 10.5.11: [No change to text, page 43]
Policy 10.5.12: [No change to text,page 43]
OBJECTIVE 10.6: [No change to text, page 43]
Policy 10.6.1: [Revised text,page 43]
In addition to those applicable policies supporting Objectives 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, and
10.5, development within the County's coastal zone shall also meet the following criteria:
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1. Densities on the following undeveloped coastal barriers shall not exceed 1
unit per 5 acres;
a. Wiggins Pass Unit FL-65P,
b. Clam Pass Unit FL-64P,
c. Keywaydin Island Unit P-16,
d. Tigertail Unit FL 63 P, -- -
ed. Cape Romano Unit P-15.
2. Site alterations shall be concentrated in disturbed habitats thus avoiding
undisturbed pristine habitats (Reference Policy 10.1.4).
3. Beachfront developments shall restore dune vegetation.
4. Projects on coastal barriers shall be landscaped with native Southern Floridian
species.
5. Boathouses, boat shelters and dock facilities shall be located and aligned to
stay at least 10 feet from any existing seagrass beds except where a
continuous bed of seagrass exists off of the shore of the property, in which
case facility heights shall be at least 3.5 feet NGVD, terminal platforms shall
be less than 160 square feet and access docks shall not exceed a width of four
(4) feet.
6. The requirements of this policy identify the guidelines and performance standards
for undeveloped coastal barriers and estuarine areas that are contained within the
County's coastal barrier and estuarine area Natural Resource Protection Area
(NRPA — reference CCME Policy 1.3.1). These guidelines and standards
therefore satisfy the requirements of CCME Policy 1.3.1.
. . [Deleted text, page 44]
- . -- -
estuarine NRPA (CCME Policy 1.3.2). These standards therefore satisfy the
requirements of CCME Policy 1.3.2.
Policy X310.6.2: [Renumbered text,page 44]
Policy 10.6.3: [No change to text,page 44]
GOAL 11 [No change to text, page 45]
OBJECTIVE 11.1: [No change to text,page 45]
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Policy 11.1.1: [No change to text,page 45]
Policy 11.1.2: [No change to text, page 45]
Policy 11.1.3: [No change to text, page 45]
GOAL 12 [No change to text, page 46]
OBJECTIVE 12.1: [Revised text,page 46]
The County will maintain the 1991, hurricane evacuation time for a Category 3 storm at a
maximum of 28- 18 hours as defined by the 96 2001 Southwest Florida Regional
Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study Update, and will reduce that time frame
by 4999 2011, to 27.2 10 hours. Activities to support this Objective will include on-site
sheltering for new mobile home developments, increased shelter space, and maintenance
of equal or lower densities of in the Category 1 evacuation zones as defined in the 96
2001 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study
Update.
Policy 12.1.1: [Revised text,page 46]
Collier County will develop and maintain Aa comprehensive public awareness program
The program will be publicized prior to May 30th of each year.
Evacuation zones, public shelters and routings evacuation routes shall be printed in each
local newspaper, displayed on the Collier County Emergency Management website, and
the availability of this information will be discussed on local television newscasts. This
information shall also be made readily available to all hotel/motel guests.
Policy 12.1.2: [No change to text,page 46]
Policy 12.1.3: [Revised text, page 46]
The County shall continue to identify and maintain shelter space that complies with Red
Cross standards for 45,000 persons by 1998 2006 and 60,000 by 2002 2010. Shelter
space capacity will be determined at the rate of 20 square feet per person.
Policy 12.1.4: [Revised text,page 46]
The County shall continue to maintain hurricane refuge requirements and standards for
hurricane shelters for all new mobile home parks or subdivisions., or existing mobile
home parks or subdivisions in the process of expanding which are contain 26 units or
larger in size more. Such parks or subdivisions shall be required to provide emergency
shelter refuge space on-site,,or to provide funding to enhance one or more existing public
shelters off-site. The 1pbuilding;which provides the on-site refuge space (if this option is
chosen);will be of such a size as to house provide refuge to park or subdivision residents
at the rate of 20 sq square ft feet per resident person. For the purposes of this policy,
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time frame. the size of the on-site refuge structure shall be determined by estimating the
park or subdivision population during the June-November time frame, based upon
methodologies utilized by the Collier County Emergency Management Department. On
cite shelters shall be elevated to a minimum hcight equal to or above the worst case
Category 3 hurricane flooding level utilizing the current National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Overland
shall be guided by the wind loads applied to buildings and structures designated aJ -
"essential facilities" in the latest Standard Building Code, Table 1205. Shelters shall be
Policy 12.1.5: [New text, page 46]
On-site refuges within mobile home parks or subdivisions shall be elevated to a minimum
height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding level, based upon
the most current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model,
known as Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH). The wind load
criteria for buildings and structures designated as "essential facilities" in the latest
Standard Building Code, Table 1205, shall guide the design and construction of the
required refuges. Refuges shall be constructed with adequate emergency electrical power
and potable water supplies; shall provide adequate glass protection by shutters or other
approve material/device; and shall provide for adequate ventilation, sanitary facilities and
first aid equipment. A telephone, automatic external defibrillator (AED) and battery-
operated radio are also required within the shelter.
Policy 12.13 12.1.6: [Renumbered, revised text,page 46]
The Ddirectors of the Transportation Planning and Emergency Management Departments
will review, at least annually, evacuation route road improvement needs to assure ensure
that necessary improvements are incorporated reflected within
. = _ " _. . •- • _ - -• . -• - , • - -• - •- . - - - •- - .' Table
A, the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, as contained within the Capital
Improvement Element of this Growth Management Plan.
Policy 12.1.6 12.1.7: [Renumbered, revised text,page 47]
The County shall update the hurricane evacuation portion of the Collier County
Peacetime Emergency Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan prior to June 1st of
each year by integrating all appropriate regional and State emergency plans in the
identification of emergency evacuation routes.
Policy 12.1.7 12.1.8: [Renumbered text, page 47]
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Policy 12.1.8 12.1.9: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
Collier County shall annually update its approved Hazard Mitigation Plan, formerly
known as the 'Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy" through the identification of new or
ongoing local hazard mitigation- projects and appropriate funding sources for such
projects.
Policy 12.1.9 12.1.10: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
Construct Aall new Public Safety facilities in Collier County will to be floodproofed and
designed to meet 4-60 155 mph wind load requirements and should have provisions for
back-up generator power.
Policy 12A40 12.1.11: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
The County will continue to coordinate with Collier County Public Schools to ensure that
all new public schools outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are to-be designed and
constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State
Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997 1999), Section 5.1(15).
Policy 12.1.11 12.1.12: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
The County will continue to work with the Board of Regents; of the State University
System to ensure that all new facilities in the State University System that are located
outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are to be designed and constructed to meet the
Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational
Facilities" (1997 1999), Section 5.1(15) and the Florida Building Code.
Policy 12.1.12 12.1.13: [Renumbered, revised text, page 47]
The County will continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through
mitigation from Developments of Regional Impact, Emergency Management
Preparedness and Enhancement grants, Hazard Mitigation and & Pre-disaster Mitigation
Grant Programs funding, and from funds identified in the State's annual Sshelter Ddeficit
Sstudies.
Policy 12.1.14: [New text, page 47]
Prior to adoption of the 2007 Annual Update and Inventory Report (A.U.I.R.), Collier
County shall evaluate whether to include hurricane shelters in the 5-year schedule of
Capital Improvements as a Category A Public Facility.
Policy 12.1.13 12.1.15: [Renumbered, revised text,page 47]
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�..� All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed for more than 15
clients will have a core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be
constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public
schools and public community colleges and universities ("State Requirements for
Educational Facilities," 1999). Additionally this area shall be__capable of suitable
ventilation or air conditioning provided by back-up generator for a period of no less than
48 hours.
Policy 12.1.14 12.1.16: [Renumbered, revised text,page 47]
The County will coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation FDOT to
consider on its plans to one-waying evacuation routes on State maintained roads that are
primary evacuation routes for vulnerable populations.
OBJECTIVE 12.2: [Revised text,pages 47, 48]
The County shall ensure that publicly funded building and development activities are
carried out in a manner, which minimizes the danger to life and property from hurricanes.
The public shall limit its expenditures within the coastal high hazard area to the
maintenance of existing facilities. Such expenditures may involveig, but shall not
necessarily be limited to, beach and dune restoration and renourishment, road repair (not
to include new road construction), repair and maintenance of publicly owned seawalls,
and repair and maintenance of publicly owned docking facilities and parking areas. All
denied.
Policy 12.2.1: [Revised text,page 48]
The Hazard Mitigation section Anne* of the Collier County peacetime Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan !D� (CEMP) shall continue to be reviewed and updated
every three( four(4) years beginning in 1988 2005. The Director shall also incorporate
hazard mitigation reports from other agencies into the Peacetime Emergency Plan. This
periodic update of the CEMP shall include a review and update (as may be necessary) of
the County's hurricane evacuation and sheltering procedures.
Policy 12.2.2: [Revised text,page 48]
Within the coastal high hazard area, tThe calculated needs for public facilities, as
represented in the Annual Update and Inventory Report (A.U.I.R.) and Five-Year
Schedule of Capital Improvements, will be based on the County's adopted level of
service standards and projections of future growth allowed by the pro cction within the
coastal high hazard area. The Future Land Use Element_ limits—new—residential
. _ • _ . .• . _ . • - -. • • - -.. . _• .. . .. _ . cxisting
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zoning not vested . . - - . .. -. ..• ••• . - . . - • . , , - - •
Policy 12.2.3: [No change to text, page 48]
Policy 12.2.4: [Revised text, page 48]
The County shall maintain requirements for structural wind resistance as stated in the
2004 latest approved edition of the Southern Florida Standard Building Code.
Policy 12.2.5: [Revised text, page 48]
The County shall consider the Ceoastal Hhigh Hhazard Aarea as that geographic area
lying within the Category 1 hurricane evacuation zone, as defined in the Southwest
Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study,Update 2001.
Policy 12.2.6: [No change to text, page 48]
Policy 12.2.7: [Revised text, page 48]
The County shall continue to assess all unimproved undeveloped property within the
coastal high hazard area and make recommendations on appropriate land use.
Policy 12.2.8: [No change to text,page 48]
OBJECTIVE 12.3: [No change to text, page 48]
Policy 12.3.1: [No change to text, page 48]
Policy 12.3.2: [No change to text, pages 48, 49]
Policy 12.3.3: [Revised text, page 49]
The Recovery Task Force recovery task force shall include local law enforcement
authorities the Sheriff of Collier County, the Community Development and
Environmental Services Administrator, the Comprehensive Planning and Director, the
Zoning and Land Development Review Director, the Emergency Management Director
and other members as directed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The
Board BGG should also invite Rrepresentatives from municipalities within Collier
County that have received receiving damage from the storm should also be to become
members of the Rrecovery Ttask Force.
Policy 12.3.4: [Revised text, page 49]
- all review and decide upon emergency building permits,
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Comprehensive Plan, Peacetime Emergency Plan and other appropriate policies and
procedures.
The Collier County Recovery Task Force shall have the following responsibilities:
1. The review of applications for emergency building permits and issuance of such ---
permits, if warranted.
2. Coordination with State and Federal emergency officials in the preparation and
submittal of disaster assistance applications for Collier County and any affected
municipalities.
3. The analysis of, and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
regarding, potential hazard mitigation options, which may include the
reconstruction, demolition and/or relocation of damaged public facilities.
4. Making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding
disaster-necessitated amendments to the Collier County Growth Management
Plan and/or the Collier County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
i-• 5. The performance of other tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the
Board of County Commissioners.
Policy 12.3.5: [No change to text,page 49]
Policy 12.3.6: [No change to text,page 49]
Policy 12.3.7: [Revised text,page 49]
The County shall has developed and adopted and maintains a Post-disaster Recovery,
Reconstruction and Mitigation Ordinance prior to May 30, 1997, to for the purpose of
evaluateing options for damaged public facilities including abandonment (demolition),
repair in place, relocations, and reconstruction with structural modifications. This
press- all The process described within the Ordinance considers these options in light
of factors such as cost to construct, cost to maintain, recurring damage, impacts on land
use, impacts on the environment and public safety.
Policy 12.3.8: [No change to text,page 49]
OBJECTIVE 12.4: [Revised text,page 49]
The County shall make every reasonable effort to meet the emergency preparedness
requirements of people with special needs such as the elderly, handicapped, the infirmed
and those requiring transportation from a threatened area. In the event of a countywide
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emergency, such as a hurricane or other large-scale disaster, the County Emergency /1
Management Department shall open and operate one or more refuges for persons listed
on the County's Special Needs Registry and their caregivers. Medical and support
equipment at such refuges will include, but not necessarily be limited to, respirators,
-oxygerrta s,-first-aid equipment, disaster cots and blankets, and defibrillators.
Policy 12.4.1: [No change to text,page 49]
Policy 12.4.2: [No change to text, page 50]
Policy 12.4.3: [No change to text, page 50]
GOAL 13 [No change to text,page 51]
OBJECTIVE 13.1: [No change to text, page 51]
Policy 13.1.1: [No change to text, page 51]
Policy 13.1.2: [No change to text,page 51]
Policy 13.1.3: [Revised text, page 51]
Prior to adopting any new regulations to implement this Element, the following
guidelines shall be met:
a. It The regulation fulfills an important need that is not presently adequately met
addressed by existing Regional, State, or Federal regulations.
b. The regulation can be effectively and efficiently administered by existing County
staff or by an authorized increases to expansion of County staff.
c. The cost to the County of implementing the regulation flail have has been
identified and considered.
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