Ordinance 97-66 ORDINANCE NO. 97- 66
~.. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CONSERVATION AND COASTAL
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 89-05. AS
AMENDED. THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT
~F, ;,,- - PLAN, FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY~
· ' FLORIDA; BY AMENDING THE CONSERVATION AND COASTAL ~
~0nrd MANAGEMENT ELEMENT; BY PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: := o-.
AND BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. >~ --
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted ~he Collier County (;~rowth
Management Plan on January 10, 1989; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has held public hearings to provide for and encourage public
participation throughout the 1996-97 plan amendment process; and
WHEREAS, Collier County did submit the 1996-97 Growth Management Plan Amendments
to the Department of Community Affairs for prefiminary review on April 29. 1997: and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Affairs did review and make written objections !o
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Amendments to the Growth
Management Plan and transmitted the same in writing to Collier County within the time provided
by law; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has 120 days from receipt or the written objections from the
Department of Community Affairs to adopt, adopt with changes or not adopt the proposed
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Amendments to the Growth
Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County did take action in the
manner prescribed by law and did hold public headngs concerning the adoption of the
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Amendments to the Growth
Management Plan on October 28, 1997; and
WHEREAS, all applicable substantive and procedural requirements of law have been met;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
~EEC~: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSERVATION AND COASTAL
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN.
This Ordinance as described herein, shall be known as the CONSERVATION AND
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Amendments to the Growth Management Plan for Collier
County, Flodda. The Collier County Growth Management Plan CONSERVATION AND COASTAL
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT Amendment Is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated heroin by
reference.
~.E_Cc]:ION 'I'WQ: SEVERABILITY.
If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitulional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validily of the remaining portion,
~F=~;.]:J~L,TJ:JBEE: EFFECTIVE DATE.
The effective date of this Amendment to the CONSERVATION AND COASTAL
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT shall be the date a final order is issued by the Department of
Community Affairs or Administration Commission finding lhe Element in compliance tn accordance
with Section 163.3184. Flodda Statutes, whichever occurs earlier. No development orders,
development permits, or land uses dependent on this Element may be issued or commence before
it has become effective. If a final order of noncompliance is issued by the Administration
Commission, this amendment may nevertheless be made effective by adoption of a Resolution
affirming its effective status, a copy of which Resolution shall be sent to the Department of
Community Affairs. Bureau of Local Planning, 2555 Shurnard Oaks Blvd., 3"~ Floor. Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-2100.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
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thiso~ ,~'~ ....day. of October, 1997.
ATTEST: ~ t"':. ~c % BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
· . · ~ ' TIMOTHY I,/.. HANCOCK
' "' ' CHAIRMAN
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
MARjOI~E M. STUDENY of
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
STATE OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLLIER)
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and fo~ the Twentieth
Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Flotilla, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a tru? copy of:
'~RDINANCE NO. 97-66
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on the 28th day
of October, 1997, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 5th day of November,
1997.
DWIGHT E. BROCK
Clerk of Courts and Clerk.
Ex-officio to Board of <~~.' . ,~,
County Commissioners ~ ·
By: /s/Susan Barbire~i~
Deputy Clerk ' '. ~'c .'
C O LLIER C O UNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION
AND
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
COLLIER COUNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Prepared for
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 1997
AMENDMENTS TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Symbol Date Ameno~d Ordinance No.
*INDICATES ADOPTED PORTIONS
NOTE: THE SUPPORT DOCUMENT WILL BE UPDATED AS CURRENT INFORMATION
BECOMES AVAILABLE.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 1: THE COUNTY SHALL CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION,
CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF ITS NATURAL
RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:
,-,,, ~ ...... t 4 400.4 the County will somplete continue with 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 Flodda Game and Fresh
Water Fish Commission.
Policy 1.1.1:
By ^ ...... + 4 4QQG .... inl. ,"~nfl ~t,t.,I,*tli~,h ..... lionel ..... a ..... f~' Continue with usinq a
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Techni~l Adviso~ Commi~ee to advise and assist the County in the activities involved in the
development and implementation of the County Environmental Resources Management
Program.
Policy 1.1.32:
By ~"quc.'7 4 4oQn the County will continue to 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 1,1.3:
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 1.1.4:
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 1.1.5:
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 1.1.6:
Continue with the phased preparation and adoption of all natural resources management and
environmental protection standards and cnteda needed for use in the Collier County land
development review process. Implementation shall occur on an annual basis as standards and
cdteda are developed.
Policy 1.1.7:
n,, ^ ...... , ~ 4oo,4 .... a,~,~ Continue with the phased preparation and adoption of all natural
resources management and environmental protection standards and crileda needed for use in
the Collier County land development review process. Implementation shall occur on an annual
basis as standards and criteda are developed.
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
~, ....... · ........ ~ Maintain the framework for an integrated, computer-based
environmental resources data storaqe, analysis, and graphics system and annually update the
databases based on previous year% 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
Flodda Water Management District, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, the Flodda
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 establishe~ 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.
Policy 1.2.5:
The system will be maintained by the County staff and updated on a cooperative basis by
qualified public and pdvate organizations.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
n,, ~ ...... ' ~ ~'~Q.~ cc~_*T'q~ete Continue with the phased delineation, data gathering,
management guidelines and implementation of the County Natural Resources Protection
Areas (NRPA) program ~y implementi..n.q the Board-approved process for nominatinq potential
areas for review. The purpose of Natural Resources Protection Areas will be to protect
endangered or potentially endangered species (as listed in current "Official Lists of
Endangered and Potentially Endangered Fauna and Flora in Florida", published by the Florida
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission) and their habitats.
Policy 1.3.1:
The program will include the following:
a. Identification of the NRPAs in map form as an oveday to the Future Land Use Plan Map;
b. A process for verifying the existence and boundaries of NRPAs dudng 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;
d. A review process, integrated into the normal development application review, to ensure
that the guidelines and standards are being met and, in those cases where
Environmental Impact Statements are prepared, that the site-specific and cumulative
environmental impacts of development are being adequately assessed and addressed;
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 dghts;
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 NRPA;
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.
Policy 1.3.2:
B'~' Au"'u-'-t ~ ~aan ~,,~,,,,-,,~, end 3dcpt.Continue with management guidelines as defined
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within the County LDC that provide for the manaqement and conservation of the habitats,
species, natural shoreline and dune systems for the undeveloped coastal barrier and estuadne
natural resources protection area.
Policy 1.3.3:
Guided by the Technical Advisory Committee, be~;;ccn August !, 1990, 3rid August !, !99'1;
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 cdteda are developed.
Policy 1.3.4:
Where possible, the implementation of the NRPA program shall be coordinated with the
preparation and implementation of watershed and sub-basin management plans.
GOAL 2: THE COUNTY SHALL PROTECT ITS SURFACE AND ESTUARINE WATER
RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 2.1
By January 1, 2000 4-993, the County shall prepare Watershed Management
Plans that will address appropriate mechanisms to protect the Count¥'s estuadne 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 estuadne 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
hydropedods 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 am conserved;
b. Drainage systems do not unacceptably affed 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 estuadne 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.
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, dvers, 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
estuadne system. Non-structural methods such as discharge and storage in wetlands is
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 dvers and assess the data annually.
Policy 2.2.5
By December 31, 1998, identify stormwater mana,qement systems that are not meetinq State
water quality treatment standards.
OBJECTIVE 2.3:
c~,, I ....... '~ !992, a14 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
dvers or canals that flow into the estuadne system.
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 estuadne system, any future modification of public water controT
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
~,, u~,,-F, 1, 1990;-~eve~p-ar~ Continue to implement and refine a water quality and sediment
monitoring program for the estuadne system
Policy 2.3.5
a,, a ,-,-u '~ -~ a~a initime~ f
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coordinate with the Oily of Naples ,., :~ff 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 shakLincludes the following:
a Insure adequate sites for water dependent uses,
b. Prevent estuadne 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:
,-,,, n,-,,-,~,,r I 1DaD ........an By June 30, 1998, complete a draft agreement wdt~ the
n.~.,~,~,-.,.~,~. ,-,~ ~,~. ....~ Resaurcac Flodda Department of Environmental Protec:tK:m reg~rd.-,g
coordinated and cooperative planning, management and monitoring prcx:Jrams for Rookery Bay
and Cape Romano - Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserves and their watersheds The
a.qreement shall identify the process for notifyin.q FDEP of development proN,"cts w,;thm the.
watersheds of these preserve areas.
Policy 2.4.1:
At a minimum the County shall notify DNR 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 1~~ Environmental Protection staff
to participate in the development of future coastal and watershed manage-
ment plans.
Policy 2.4.3:
The County will request the cooperation of the Department of Nalur3! Resources
Environmental Protection to gather data and information needed for monitonng water quality,
habitat changes and land use activities within the watersheds of these preserves.
OBJECTIVE 2.5:
!~y-Aueustzk4992-T, The County will complete continue with the de,,,ek>pment of an
implementation of its estuadne management program by requirin.q development to meet its
current standards addressinq stormwater mana~ement, and the protection of seaqrass beds,
dune and strand, and wetland habitats.
Policy 2.5.1:
Identify land use activities that t~ave 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.
GOAL 3: THE COUNTY SHALL PROTECT THE COUNTY'S GROUND WATER
RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST WATER QUALITY PRACTICAL.
OBJECTIVE 3.1:
a.. , ....... ~ ~oao .... The County shall~te~ implement a well construction
compliance program under cdteda specified in the Collier County Well Construction Ordinance,
which is desiqned to ensure proper construction of wells and
promote aquifer protection.
Policy 3.1.1:
County inspectors who are appropriately trained and knowledgeable of drilling and grouting
techniques required in Collier County will inspect the ddlling and grouting process of all types
of wells drilled in the County.
Pc~cy 3,!,2:
A+T',~nd Ord~n:nce, ~5 54 tc ~nc!ude ;':c!! dd!!ers 3s 3 !i",,ensc3d co'ntmctor in Co!!ier County
Policy 3, 1,2.3:
~..~ .... , ....... ~ Implement the South Flodda Water Management Distfict's
that will provide for inspections and penalties if well ddllers do not follow these
standards.
Policy 3.1.3_.4:
A -csta~ish ~ committee of well contractors and drillere, County staff, Health Department staff,
and South Flodda 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
Policy 3,1.4._:.5:
The County will inform Begin-4nforming well contractors and ddllers and the public on the
necessity for proper well construction and hold.-Ho4d workshops for well drillere on proper
techniques for well construction in Collier County.
Policy 3.1._56:
The County shall cooperate with the South Florida Water Management D~stnct in identifying
and plugging improperly abandoned wells.
OBJECTIVE 3.2:
By-August 1, 19897, -k:Jentify Continue to identify, refine exte.______Q~ts 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' te Objective 1.1 in the Natural Ground
Water Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element.)
Policy 3.2.1:
Devolop-and--m. ainta-i~ Maintain and refine a 3-dimensional computer model that calculates
cones of depression around significantly sized existing and planned potable wellfields.
Policy 3.2.2:
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".
Policy 3.2.3:
Continue to identity and delineate lden~h'y existing land uses that possess the greatest
potential for wellfield contamination.
Policy 3.2.4:
Continue to establish and apply Establish technically and legally defensible criteria for
determining and mapping zones of protection.
OBJECTIVE 3.3:
By-August4r;e88~opt a !o',ca~! Implement and amend as needed, the Collier County Ground
Water Protection Ordinance that includes requlation of land use activities County-wide as well
as within wellfield protection zones surrounding existing identified public water supply
wellfields and future public water supply wellfields to protect existing and future potable
wellfields. (Refer to Objective 1.2 in the Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Sub-
Element.)
Policy 3.3.1:
The Ordinance--wi~ addresse. js both existing and projected future land use and surface activities
including, but not limited to:
a. Petroleum storage tanks,
b. Other identified hazardous materials and wastes of a
c. Mineral extraction,
d. Industrial and domestic wastes,
e. Stormwater.
Policy 3.3.2:
The Ordinance w~ provides_ for an appropriate level of protection for all of Collier County and
includes demonstrated performance standards.
Policy 3.3.3:
The Ordinance wWJ addresse_~s the breaching of confining units by improper well construction,
rock mining, excavations, blasting and other similar activities.
Policy 3.3.4:
The County will continue to implement the Ordinance in a manner to minimize duplication of
effort between the County and other State agencies.
Policy 3.3.5:
The County will continue im.~lemer'~n_cl and refining to i,mplement-and-fefm+e regulations and
permitting review procedures.
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.
GOAL 4: THE COUNTY SHALL CONSERVE, PROTECT AND APPROPRIATELY
MANAGE THE COUNTY'S FRESH WATER RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 4,1:
By-Jane !, ~Q~c~ ,,~h~;oh ~ ~i~"n,, to sCollect and evaluate data and information
designed to more accurately determine water use in Collier County such as the County's
database trackinq all permitted wells and wells havinq consumptive use permits.
Policy 4.1.1:
Use as much as possible the existing reporting requirements and computer database of the
South Flodda 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 pdvate 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 Janaary-1,--1-894-~ Apdl 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 avaiTable 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 dispossl.
Policy 4.2.5:
Evaluate and make recommendations, where appropriate, for plumbing fixtures and
landscapes that are designed for water conservation purposes.
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Policy 4.2.6:
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and make recommendations, where appropdate, for p umbinfi fixtures and landscapes that are
desifined 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 indust~ 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 alewatering 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:
""' ^ ...... * 1, 1992,--deYe!op 3 program 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.
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OBJECTIVE 5.3:
a,, ,~ ...... ~ ~ .~aa,-, dete,.-m.,ine t.he-qu3ntib.¢ On biennial basis, be.qinnin.q in October, 1998,
review and refine estimates of types and quantities of existing minable mineral resources in
Collier County, based in information collected dudnq previous biennium.
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Policy 5.3.1:
Work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Nat-ur-al-Reseu~aDs and the
Flodda Geological Survey and local mining industry officials to inventory and evaluate the
existing mineral reserves in Collier County.
OBJECTIVE 5.4:
a,, r-~,~-,,,-,,F,,,, ~n~o tThe County shall establish a maintain its program to control soil erosion
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through its regulations identifyinfi cdteda to control and reduce soil erosion and sediment
transport from construction and other nonaqricultural land disturbing activities.
Review~!orida4Depa,"'~:~nt of-E--cw:hr-a~mental-Re-gu4-~a~-and F.u'~ DepaFtment-~
:r,h~anspe-r~at, ion ber~teeme~-pFarJ, ic_.,es4gf-s. oi! eresien-~'~ae+~t,r~estaWish
euuirJe~iaee-f-grJ, empg~afy and-per4fhsAent-eras ion sont-re4-pra atiaesJer-con str~c4i ga-and-othef
non agdault~r-ai-!a,qd dist-u~k,'h'-~a~ivities~
~nc~rpc`f`~t~e~guide~wt:~`r~hspp~.~pri~te~as~stipu~i~ns~f~f4~r~c~eve~pme~~
Er~abiish desigmc, riterja4or mducin~tatio. n4m-g~r~ers4rem-sg~-emsien of
¢tormwater ~,q-ve~nn~s a,';d out~,ts-:
Policy 5.4.1:
Rely on 8gi~C~.c~',ser~ation SgR4('~,G-e-RrSLJRBt~U~e-gf4;gg.,~-aA(:~LAgr~C.,U.~-tL~-fe.-,SePCjge the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide the County with appropriate soil
conservation guidelines for agriculture.
GOAL 6: THE COUNTY SHALL IDENTIFY, PROTECT, CONSERVE AND
APPROPRIATELY USE ITS NATIVE VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES AND
WILDLIFE HABITAT.
Objective 6.1:
By A~ust !, !gO2: June 1, lOgS, identify, define, and prepare development standards and
criteria for all important native County habitats. Until the adoption of specific development
criteria, the County will continue to follow current practices of habitat and species protection
consistent with policies 6.4.6 and 6.4.7 through negotiations between County Staff and
development interests as part of the public headrig process. These negotiations are based on
provisions in Count" Ordinaries indud!n" '~- '~'~ ·
~, '.he En;4ran, ,mant~! ,,m. pa
· , et4c Fish Ordin3nce the Collier County Land Development Code No. 91-
102.
Policy 6.1.1:
By August 1, 1992 June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and
prepare cdteda, based on the presence of dominant or indicative species for intertidal and
coastal strands, undeveloped coastal barriers, and xedc scrub habitats, with cdteda for
development and standards for land cleadng in these habitat areas.
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Policy 6.1.2:
By August-June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and
cnteda, based on the presence of dominant or indicative species, For marine, freshwater, and
transitional zone wetlands, and hardwood hammocks.
Policy 6.1.3
By August I, 199.? June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and
cdteda, based non the presence of dominant or indicative species, for pine flatwoods and dry
prairie habitats.
Policy 6.1.4:
All other species associations that may be defined as a discrete habitat community will be
considered for development cdteria and standards for land cleadng as part of this process.
Policy 6.1.5:
The above developed criteria and s,andards shall be modified as appropriate as individual
watershed management plans and NRPAs are developed.
Policy 6.1.6:
Flexibility, in tile form of area tradeoffs or mitigation, should be allowed in the determination of
areas within and among developments to be preserved.
Policy 6.1.7:
Until definitions for habitat associations and standards for development are adopted as land
development standards, criteda specified in other objectives and policies of this Element will
apply.
policy 6.1.8
Incentives should be created which would allow development to continue, but at the same time
would also insure that some of the most ecoloqically sensitive habitat and veqetative
communities are retained.
Policy 6.1.9
In the event that the County adopts an open space recreational system. consideration should
be given to incorporatin.q the linka,qe and protection obiectives of the retained habitat.
OBJECTIVE 6.2.'
There shall be no unacceptable net loss of viable naturally functioning marine and fresh water
wetlands, excluding transitional zone wetlands which are addressed in Objective 6.3.
Policy 6.2.1:
Until such time that Natural Resource Protection programs/plans (Objectives 1.3, 2.5 and 11.6)
and development standards for habitat areas (Objective 6.1 ) are adopted, the following
policies shall serve as interim criteda for incorporation into all development orders.
Policy 6.2.2:
All wetlands are designated as environmentally sensitive areas.
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Policy 6.2.3:
Altered or disturbed wetlands are considered to be not viable, not naturally functioning,
degraded wetland ecosystems.
Policy 6.2.4:
The following policies shall not be construed to prevent timbering operations so long as
timbering operations utilize best management practices to minimize the effects on the
wetlands.
Policy 6.2.5:
Creation of new wetlands, where mitigation is required, is encouraged first in upland areas
where exotics dominate.
Policy 6.2.6:
Marine wetlands are defined as areas with a water regime determined primarily by tides and
the dominant vegetation is salt tolerant plant species including those species listed in
Subsection 17-4.02 (17), Florida Ac~ministrative Code, "Submerged Marine Species" and
seaward of the Coastal Management Boundary as shown on the Future Land Use map,
exclusive of subtidal habitats as addressed in Objective 6.6.
Policy 6.2.7:
Mitigation for development in altered marine wetlands shall include enhancement or restoration
or other altered wetlands or creation of new wetlands either on at least an equal area basis or
where an alternative found appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners mitigates any
altered weftands in order to limit cumulative and specific impacts on Coastal wetland and
wildlife resources.
Policy 6.2.8:
All mitigation for development in Coastal area wetlands should occur in the Coastal area.
Policy 6.2.9:
Wetlands, including transitional wetlands, shall be defined pursuant to the current definitions of
the Flodda Department of Environmental Regu!,,~4en Protection.
Policy 6.2.10:
Any development activity within a viable naturally functioning fresh-water wetland not part of a
contiguous flow way shall be mitigated in accordance with current South Flodda Water
Management Distdct mitigation rules. Mitigation may also include restoration of previously
distur'Ded wetlands or acquisition for public preservation of similar habitat.
Policy 6.2.11:
For mitigation of freshwater wetlands outside of the Coastal area, first consideration shall be
given to mitigation on site, followed by mitigation in the adjacent contiguous area, followed by
mitigation in the same watershed, followed by mitigation in adjacent watersheds.
Policy 6.2.12:
For projects that require wetland mitigation an entity shall be designated responsible to monitor
the compliance of the mitigation stipulation.
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Policy 6.2.13:
Proposed development on parcels containing viable naturally function-
ing freshwater wetlands shall cjuster development to maintain the largest contiguous wetland
area practicable and shall be designed to disturb the least amount of native wetland vegetation
practicable and to preserve the pre-development hydropedod.
Policy 6.2.14:
Where appropriate, incorporate on-site freshwater wetlands into stormwater management
plans in order to restore and enhance the histodc hydropedod and ensure the continuity of
natural flow way.
Objective 6.3:
A portion of the viable. naturally functioning transitional zone wetlands defined by State and
Federal permittin.q requirements shall be preserved in any new non-agricultural development
unless otherwise mitigated through the DER State and the ACOE permitting process and
approved by the County,
Policy 6.3.1:
The transitional zone wetland shall be defined as an area of which at least 50% is inhabited by
those species, considering all strata, listed in the wetland definition used by the Flodda
Department of Environmental Regulation.
Policy 6.3.2:
Development activities within the transitional zone areas shall be mitigated on a case by case
basis. Mitigation of transitional wetlands may take several forms. Among the types of
mitigation that are appropriate are preservation, enhancement or of restoration of wetland
areas, or preservation, enhancement or restoration of important upland native vegetative
communities or wildlife habitat.
Policy 6,3.3:
Credits toward the Park and Recreational Impact Fee shall be given any conservation buffer or
transitional zone wetlands preserved on site for passive recreation uses. The credit shall be
set on a per acre preserve basis. A conservation easement or other permanent dedication
shall be created for any buffer or wetland for which an impact fee credit is given.
Policy 6.3.4:
Wetlands shall be delineated accordinq to Section 373.019 Flodda Statutes and Section
373.421 Flodda Statutes.
OBJECTIVE 6.4:
A portion of each viable, naturally functioning non-wetland native habitat type shall be
preserved or retained as appropriate.
Policy 6.4.1:
By-the-time-mandat~f~an.d de,,,eb~!ati.o4"+s-pursa~.nt to Chef~e~
........ . .... ~ any ,., ,.,
shaft-be-modified Continue to require that viable naturally functioning native habitat
communities be identified on all plans for developments requiring site development plans,
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Policy 6.4.2:
Flexibility in the form of area tradeoffs or mitigation should be allowed in the determination of
areas within developments to be preserved.
Policy 6.4.3:
Require new developments to submit and implement a plan for exotic plant removal and
long-term control. Such implementation may be considered as mitigation,
Policy 6.4.4:
Any development proposal in a "ST" zoned area or any other area designated "environmentally
sensitive" shall have a site inspection, where appropriate. by County staff and be reviewed for
approval as defined in the "ST" zoning procedure.
Policy 6,4.5:
Developments greater than 2.25 acres shall be required to receive a tree removal permit
according to the requirements of th'~ Protected Tree Ordinance. Until the adoption of
comprehensive land development regulations, tree removal permits shall incorporate cdteria
contained in all applicable objectives and policies of this Conservation and Coastal
Management Element.
Policy 6.4.6:
All new residential developments greater than 2.5 acres in the Coastal Area and greater than
20 acres in the coastal urban area shall retain 25% of the viable naturally functioning native
vegetation on site, including both the understory and the ground cover emphasizing the largest
contiguous area possible. When several different native plant communities exist on site, the
development plans will reasonably attempt to preserve examples of all of them if possible.
Areas of landscaping and open space which are planted with native species shall be included
in the 25% requirement considering both understory and groundcover. Where a project has
included open space, recreational amenities, or preserved wetlands that meet or exceed the
minimum open space cdteda of Collier County, this policy shall not be construed to require a
larger percentage of open space set aside to meet the 25% native vegetation policy. This
policy shall not be interpreted to allow development in wetlands, should the wetlands alone
constitute more than 25% of the site. Exceptions shall be granted for parcels that cannot
reasonably accommodate both the native vegetation and the proposed activity.
Policy 6.4.7:
All other types of new development shall be required to preserve an appropriate portion of the
native vegetation on the site as determined through the County development review process.
Preservation of different contiguous habitats is to be encouraged. When several different
native plant communities exist on site, the development plans will reasonably attempt to
preserve examples of all of them if possible. However, this policy shall not be interpreted to
allow development in wetlands, should the wetlands alone constitute more than the portion of
the site required to be preserved. Exceptions shall be granted for parcels which can not
reasonably accommodate both the preservation area and the proposed activity.
Policy 6.4.8:
Agriculture shall be exempt from the above preservation requirements provided that any new
cleadng of land for agriculture shall not be converted to non-agricultural development for at
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least ten years. For any such conversions in less than ten years, any County-imposed
restoration measures of the site must be restored to native vegetation.
OBJECTIVE 6.5:
By-tl~,e--~ime-mm~je-ted-fer-the-ack>ptio~-o.f- -land--~=~vek>f~T~n4. -re-"j~ations-purs~.k-~nt -toChapter
-1.63.3202, .~.S~..--Le~-,lu-~tmg-any amendments tl~e~et~.-t_T_he County shall continue toemend-the
th~ ;,~,-i-F:~j-r,,o~,e to incorporate native vegetation into landscape designs in order to promote
the preservation of native plant communities and encouraqe water conservation throuq_b_h native
vegetation.
Policy 6.5.1:
Priorities for incorporating P,~o,--noxi-o4~s non-invasive native vegetation into landscape design
shall be as follows
a) The first choice is to keep and enhance existing native habitats on site and intact for
incorporation into the landscape design.
If this iS not practicable, then consideration should be given to transplanting existing
species to another location on site.
c> If this is not practicable, then attempt to use native species to recreate lost native
habitat.
d! If re-creating the native habitat is not practicable, then the new landscape design
shall incorporate the use of plants that promote "xedscape" principles.
Policy 6.5.2:
Landscape Ordinances will continue to identify specific plant coverage and assemblage
requirements.
OBJECTIVE 6.6:
There shall be no net loss of important, viable, naturally occumng, submerged, marine habitat.
Policy 6.6.1:
By Aug,,~474890, Annually identify, inventor~, and map both disturbed and undisturbed sea
grass beds and other submerged marine habitats that are deemed important.
Policy 6.6.2:
~t !, !994, Continue to regulate boat traffic and other uses and activities as necessan/
to conserve, protect, and enhance, as appropriate. these habitats.
Policy 6.6.3:
Where applicable. guidelines of De-partmcnt of Nature! Resourses-e~ the Department of
Environmental ~ Protection for Outstanding Flodda Waters and Aquatic Preserves
shall be considered to review land development projects in and near sea grass beds.
OBJECTIVE 6.7:
The County will protect, conserve and appropriately use ecological communities shared with or
tangential to State and Federal lands and other local governments.
Policy 6.7.1:
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
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protect unique communities located along the County's border by controlling water levels and
enforcing land development regular. ions with regard thereto.
Policy 6.7.2:
By J~a,"'! !, l~~pa pro~-,c_,a~ure Continue to meet with the appropriate counties ~
~ at a specified frequency to discuss upcoming land development projects that would lave
an impact on eco]ogi~l communities in both Counties.
Policy 6.7.3:
The Coun~ shall assist to assure compliance with all State and Federal Regulations pe~aining
to endangered and rare species IMng in such "shared" ecologi~l systems.
OBJECTIVE 6.8:
The Coun~ shall protect natural rese~ations from the impact of su~ounding development.
Policy 6.8.1:
All requests for land development ~. :'hin 1000 feet of natural rese~ations shall be reviewed as
pa~ of the County's development review process to insure no unacceptable impact to the
natural rese~ation.
Policy 6.8.2:
Cdteda contained in applicable objectives and policies of this Element shall apply to
development near natural rese~ations.
GOAL 7: THE COUN~ SHALL PROTECT AND CONSERVE ITS FISHERIES AND
WILDLIFE.
OBJECTIVE 7.1:
The County shall continue to improve madne fishedes productivity by building additional reefs.
Policy 7.1.1:
~" J~, !~2, ~ p .... ,,, ~n ~, ,~,~ 3n 3ddit~hree ~Hm~ reefs: The County
should continue to apply for reef construction grants and annually place more materials on the
existinq pemi~ed sites.
Policy 7.1.2:
The County will coordinate its actMties with the Florida Depadment of N3tura~,
En~ronmental Protection the Madne E~ension Office and other appropriate agencies.
OBJECTIVE 7.2:
a~e of !9"~ ~hP~h 1~ Histod~l data from 1990-1 9~ shows that the
averaqe number of manatee deaths in Collier CounW due to incidents with water~a~ is
approximately 3.2 per year per 10,000 boats. Throufih the mechanisms and cdteda contained
~thin this element, the County's objective is to control the number of manatee deaths due to
boat related incidents to no more than this seven year average.
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Policy 7.2.1:
Characterize and map designated critical manatee critical habitats and evaluate areas of
greatest potential threats.
Policy 7.2.2:
Establish restricted boat speed zones, channelized zones or route boat traffic around in areas
where the greatest threat to injury of manatees is from boats.
Policy 7.2.3:
In order to protect manatees, marinas shall be discouraged in designated mariatee cdtical
habitat unless other protective measures are provided. (Reference Policy 11.1.5).
Policy 7.2.4:
The County will continue to. work with appropriate State and Federal agencies to identify areas
where propeller driven boats will be prohibited.
OBJECTIVE 7.3:
B,y-Januap/-%4992, The County shall continue to develop and implement programs for
protecting fishedes and other animal wildlife by includinq measures for protection and/or
relocation of endan.qered, threatened, or species of special concern or status.
Policy 7.3.1:
By accreditinq Natural Resource staff as code enforcement officers, the County shall continue
to enforce its existing Sea Turtle Protection Ordinance which provides standards for shielding
outdoor lighting. protecting nests from surrounding construction activities, and relocating nests.
Policy 7.3.2:
~ Continue to update the guide for homeowners and builders which explains the need
for protecting sea turtles and how this can be accomplished.
Policy 7.3.3:
a,, ,~,~, ,~ ..... '~*"'~ ~"' ""' ~'~""'*~""' of-la,qC~eve!opment, ~ ......... f, .............. ~,~,
1P-.'1 ':iOn") ~ C ;~t'.l, ,Hi .......... ,-4,.,-,,,,.,,, ,~,,,,,,,,-, The County will continue to prepare
management guidelines to be incorporated as stipulations for land development orders and to
inform land owners and the general public of proper practices to reduce disturbances to eagle
nests, red-cockaded woodpeckers, riofide Panther, and wood stork habitaL--~,
............... · and for other
species of special status.
Policy 7.3.4:
Until management guidelines are prepared, the Oounty will evaluate and apply applicable
recommendations af Technical Assistance to Local Government. and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service federal guidelines regarding the protection of species of special status as stipulations
to development orders.
Policy 7.3.5:
The Oounty's policy is to protect gopher tortoise burrows wherever they are found. It is
recognized, however, that there will be unavoidable conflicts which will require relocation of
burrows. The suitability af alternste sites should be evaluated as to:
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a. physical suitability of the site,
b. long-term protection,
c. conflicts with other management objectives for the land, and
d. costs of relocation.
Policy 7.3.6:
A species survey to include at a minimum, species of special status that are known to inhabit
biological communities similar to those existing on site and conducted in accordance with the
requirements of the Flodda Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission shall be required for
developments greater than 10 acres as part of the County's EIS review process.
Policy 7.3.7:
The County shall notify the Flodda Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission of the existence
of any species with special status that may be discovered as a result of the species survey
required in Policy 7.3.6.
Policy 7.3.8:
~990¢he-Ge4.mty wil,Lrevie,;; and revise, if Recessan. C, its existing Ordhnaases
..... '~';""' e-'''+I ....de* tn"4~""ar:,"" ~'~ ,r7 Th,~ C,,,,,b- a,~,,, n,,4;,,atac2, Ordinance ?-~
,,~ .......~ ...... ~,~ ~ ~ ............ , ...............................
Exotic =~'~' n.Hi ..... n.a~ ..... ~'~_o .k,. Zo,"~,g Code), ,.,h~,-~, .... ,~H,. ~ ...... ·
............... , .............. . .......... ~ .......... y~.0Fiate
possession, use, and haNesli~>h.~;,esi~ exotic spe~,iesTa~y Ordinance=. The
County will continue to periodically review and revise its existing codes providing for
appropriate prohibitions and restrictions on the commercial possession, use, and harvestin~ of
undesirable exotic species.
Policy. 8.1.1.
The County will rely on the Flodda Department of Environmental Protection ~, the
Flodda 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 7.3.9:
The County will support the efforts of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Panther Recovery
Plan by designating significant portions of the known habitat for the County's Flodda Panther
as "Areas of Environmental Concern" on the County Future Land Use Map.
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 Flodda
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.
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Policy 8.1.2:
The fire departments and the County will receive complaints concerning air pollution problems
and refer them to the Flodda Department of Environmental Regulation, FIodda Division of
Forestry. or the local fire departments as appropriate.
Policy 8.1.3:
The local fire departments, Florida Department of Environmental Regu!3tion 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 Sheriff's 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 Janu3r'; !, !99~, J.anuary 1. 2000, tile County shall investigate the need for a mc.,re
comprehensive local air quality monitoring program.
GOAL 9: THE COUNTY SHALL APPROPRIATELY MANAGE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
RESOURCES AND TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
OBJECTIVE 9.1
By4Macs,b~$r~gr-,tThe County shall developaP, d-implement and update biennially a
hazardous materials emergency response "~' element as part of its Comprehensive
Emer.qency Mana.qement 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 under Title 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:
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.
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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 pedodic updates,
OBJECTIVE 9.2:
By-SeF>tember-30, 1992.,-the Th._~e County shall verify the manaa, ement 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.
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.
Po!icy 9.3.2:
Local-communib/greup~sl:al ' ' "vetoping a public info,,'Tnation~Feamp~iGn.
OBJECTIVE 9.4.:
c~,, e,~,,+,,,-,,F,,,r '~n !989~ the r- ....*" ~hall-est~''~ The County shall implement the existing a
local storage tank compliance program to protect firound and surface water quality including
site inspections and information transfer.
Policy 9.4.1:
The County shall eP, ter-i,qte implement provisions of a the contract with th__e Department of
Environmental Regulati9~ Protection under the Super Act provisions in order to avoid any
duplication of effort.
Policy 9.4.2:
The County shall concentrate on storage tank installation, inspection, and contractor
certification and oversight of maintenance and monitor-
ing of petroleum contamination sites. The County shall assess the need for secondary
containment of storage tank and line systems especially in areas close to potable wellfields.
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OBJECTIVE 9.5:
IBy-Aueust-31. 1988, the The County shall adopt implement construction, pretreatment,
monitorinq, and effluent limit requirements of the Collier County Ground Water Protection an
Ordinance regulating the use of septic tanks serving industrial and manufacturing activities.
Policy 9.5.1:
Eslablish Implement a monitoring program for small quantity generators that dispose of
hazardous waste into septic tank systems to determine hazardous constituents in the septage
and in the ground water.
:f-he-~.eve4-ef--Se~,~~s foF-tt',e-pro,,4sion of 4nfras~P..'ctu-re-suffSc.4ent--to-sep,,e
devcbpme~-4.n--the<.oastah~ea-are4dent4fied4e,~he4olb,...4ng-po~i~s:
I:h;~w.y-l-0-.4-~:-
Gour+t~t-Roads-:-Gounty arten;al-ane c;.ellec. tor roa~-eveh:>f--Serv~e as indioated-"-zLbelow-on
theJaasis~peak-ho~~s-gn-tra ffieNeJume+.'
l=-e-vel-of--,Servm;,exLE-LoR-the4e~!owj,q~des~nateCroa(Js-F
Roads ...................... -From
GeldenGate4Parkway -- Ahrpert, Road SaRt-a-Barbara~-B4v~.
~e-R'ank Road~ Pme-Ri<Jge-Road Golden-Ga~e-Park, way
Goeaqette FraRk-Read -- Goldent_.-:-:-:-:-:-:~le42ark-way US 4 !
Pine-Ridge-R~ad Airport Road !-78
Ee-vel~"-pea~seasen-~her-Geunty-ane~a! and ceJ"~!ector roads.
however--a~y see-t-ion-of-road may operate at Le,,,e-~f-Sep,4;ce "E" for 3 peded nol-t~e-xseed
t':zo fiscal years4elDwing-l~e,q:nina~ ...... r~er to provide4,he
t-,-,. 'n*,, with--t4me-to~esto,r-e4_eve! ,',~ ~,,,-,;,',, "D" be makdng approp.date f.mpro
~" ~"'~ Federa! Roads
,..,
P, eeways
A. ,~ra!/U,"ban ,-,;*~, .... ~.,n,,,,
· ,,,,, ~l,.,~,~,~,, ,~ ,,,~,,
r, c.,..,-;~l T.-.,-,..-,,.,,-+.-..i,-,,-, Area -
R'a~-a,LA~e~cia4~ensions of Rura! Pdncipa! A.'leria!s into and throu.~h U~an areas
A. RuFaJ,,/U~an - C
B U."b. ani:'ed Areas - D
__ r, ~""";~ Transpc,"tatign-A~ea---=-E
(D~,e,~t~.r~4~,eda!s Not !nc!uded Abo,;e
..... ~.~ ......
B. Urbanizcad Areas -
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'---Policy-10.1.2:-
Gounly-Sud:ace-Water-Managemenl-Systems: F-ulurezt>rivate=developmenls--water~uapAity
and-quality standards--as-sped/ied4r+4?.oll4eFGou,qty Ordina, .
Existi,'~zpFivate:Ldevelopme~ts-anCexisting~r futu~e-p~b!ic dra;nage-fac4~ies those-existing
~ev~sq~-sefviG~ified.{~:L`~skJa-~st~r~.`'-re~uf~`4~eq~t~:na'~y-evishqt4-Dy~Ma..G~fn~:~e~p.(~r~i~f~'s
~ter-Machagerr~q t Mastef-P4aa~sdisted in the-I~'ainage,a. Nata-~,.lac.,a<3ems'a
Sub-ElemenLd-the-Public4;a¢,ili~~n~
Poli~.y4O.! .3:
Ceunty-Potable--WaI~r~
G~unW Systems--1-;;~a!!ensng-6r-day p~F-¢.apita-t>Pas 21--% f~ .qon-~esidemia4
Gily-of Napl~s - 300-ga!!ons-per c-apit3 per day
l:zrivate-polable-wateF-system-s: 1.3,5-eakk>ns-per capita-per day plus--2!% for-r-K>n--Fesid~q,fial
~>umy--system !00-gallons pe~lay-per--c..-api~~~~identia!
Gily--ol-Naples- 18Q-cjallons-peFsapita-per-day
P-Fivate-sa.qila~, se~Fsystems~:--100 gallons per-Gap+la-per-day-plus 2-t-°-/doFnon-Fesiden',i3!
r, ....~ ....,,~ .....~" dis~
~S Of l'~nHfill r.'axt, I,'~nrl e'.~n."a..'-itxt
................... r ..... · ~' P
r, ...., ....H,, ~,,H recreation fasilities
l~ea~en-fae~4t~ee - $1 22.00-s,~pit~! inveslmen~~ curTent ~
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OBJECTIVE--10~-2:
INs a n ebjec~i-ve-of Goll-ieFGounty4hat-adequatepublic,4aoility. capacity commensurate with the
demand~,.,reated-by~leveloped }arKls-be-available-in-thefj-oastahManagement-area:--No
development--order-may-be-issued4n-violation-of--thet_,onc, urrenoy~'nanagement systemand
level~of~ervice-standards-adoptedasa~pa~-of~his-P~a~
Policy40~2:-I :-
By-the-end~of-~he-tH'ne periodatlowedJby-Chapter463-=F4oridaStatutesrt~unty shall~lopt
a-Land-Developrnent-R egulation-to4mplement the ~,onourrency4nana93ment-system and level
or*servic_,e~tandards:
Po,ticy40.~.2 :~
Developme~evelopment-w~ll.L-:~a~owed-with~n-the-coastel--area-as-lo~g-as4t4s
GGnsis~ent-with-the-F4jture4.-and-Use~-Gonservation~ar~-Coastal-Managemen~and Capital
ln'~rovementE4emenls= Public~a~i~ty4mprove~ts--to--ensure 4nfras~ructure adequate--to
serve-the aL~owal~Le-deve4epmenk.~nsities-and suffic~ent-f~oN~ovisK~q-ef this
in~ra~r-uck~e-sha~ ~e-Fo~i ded-Gn- a-phased ~a si s-~,-=.,hown +n- the ~-~mprovement
~4ement The-ph3sic~j-of-HT~proYe~,~n-ts shall t~dpda~ed-annual+~yJDased-on-I:>opulatio~
project~ons,4and .u se.f~ec.,asts, servic-e4e,,,eNrendsT~pac~y-ana~yses~-Land uses
fGrecasts~shaH-b~ based-on ~he4ok~wing~-~andar~.~ir:Nhe~uture-Land-UseElement~
.... a:- ..... New-zonine--shall-be~imited to densitiesconsmtent-with~the> Future Land Use
Elernent4n-the4Jrt:>an-De~gnated~o,-',rtio,"hor-the coastal area~
..... ~a:--~ -A-rnaximum-of-one-residential~nit~er-~<aross ac~res4T~y-bepermitted in-the
Rural Designated~portion-oNheG~staParea~.
..... -c.- -E~isbne~zon4ng ~;;hic, h4s-net-vested~j'~akuae-sub~ecHo ..... zoning re-eva|uatK'~n:
Pe-licy-10~2~3-:-
~ of servic, e4or~u b!i c f~-Gonc, er+tr~an de s4gnaled~ea s:---,Service
areas~or-f~tal~e water-a~se-estabfi s,hed~'~-the-Publ~c~Fa<'.,ilities Element:
Policy-10.-2~.
T_he_a~:>veJ=e~_Servic. e_stan~ard ,,,,n,-;.. are 'consistent-w. th-the-CapitaMmprovement
E4ement a,,'x:Nhe~N~mely4mplementa-t4on-wifi be-en, sure(Nhrough~heConcuFrenoy
Mana~uemea ' ' Capita! f,-aprc/amer,~E4emer~:
Pe~,c,y !0.2.5:
!nfraet+"a~re prejec.~s shaI,Lbe-~th coastal area resoumeFele~iona,m:J safe
evacuat~sufesf_,ontained in-thi,s4E~ment:
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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.
OBJECTIVE 10.1:
Priorities for shoreline land use sha~l 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
madne and upland habitat considerations.
Policy 10.1.1:
Priorities for water-dependent uses shall be:
a. Public Boat Ramps;
b. Madnas;
1. commercial (public) madnas 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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Policy 10.1.6:
New madnas shall conform to the following cdteda:
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
sha;i 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. Madnas and multi-slip docking facilities shall prepare hurricane plans for
approval which describe measures to be taken to minimize damage to madna
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 criteda 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 by-December 31, 1992-r-~;~¥~op-a 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 renoudshed 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
renoufishment 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 sha~l accept donations of shoreline lands suitable for use as public access
facilities.
Policy 10.2.6:
The County sha~l 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:
Unt~tal-~a rrier and .E~,eat~: '.-~ Ma,,-+agemen4421a~Fie-adop~ed~Qbje~ive~11 .c-a~,
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 Guiaelines.
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 harder 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 Construct-
ion Control Line on undeveloped coastal barriers. Exception shall be for passive recreational
structures, access crossovers, and where enforcement would not allow any reasonable
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economic utilization of such property. In the latter event, require construction that minimizes
interference with natural function of such coastal barTier system.
Policy 10.3.7:
Participate in and encourage Regional and State programs to acquire naturally functioning.
undeveloped coastal barTier systems to insure the preservation of their natural function.
Policy 10.3.8:
Development density on undeveloped coastal harder systems shall not exceed the lowest
density provided in the Future Land Use Element.
Policy 10.3.9:
Native vegetation on undeveloped coastal barTiers should be preserved. To the extent that
native vegetation is lost dudng land development activities and the remaining native vegetation
can be supplemented without damaging or degrading its natural function, any native
vegetation lost dudng construction .'hall 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 bddges, 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:
Substanlial 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:
Unti! the Co3st3! Ba..'fie{' 3n"J-Se~ch System M3n ' ~
prote~ _D~leveloped coastal bantiers and developed shorelines shall be continued to be
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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.
Policy 10.4.1:
Promote environmentally acceptable and economically feasible restorat-
ion 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 prr,,tect 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 104.6:
Require native vegetation as landscaping in development activities in developed coastal
barrier systerns 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 or the Flodda 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.
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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.
Policy 10.4.11:
Develop tax incentives and other land use incentives to encourage additional access or
pa~ing 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 shaft consider the implications of potential dse in
sea level.
OBJECTIVE 10.5:
For undeveloped shorelines, provide improved oppodunities 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:
By 1,990; Pdodtize 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.
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Policy 10.5.5:
Prohibit motodze 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.
Policy 10.5.8:
Prohibit shoreline armodng 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 Flodda Coastal Zone Protection Act, there shall be no shore armodng
allowed except in cases of public safety.
Policy 10.5.10:
Construction activities shall not interfere with the sea turtle nest-
ing, 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 set-back require-
ments 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.
OBJECTIVE 10.6:
c~,, ^ ...... ~ .~ .~c~on tThe County shall continue to implement the Coastal Barrier and Beach
System Management Program by conserving the habitats, species, natural shoreline and dune
systems contained within the County coastal zone.
Policy 10.6.1:
The program sha]! includes the management, guidelines and performance standards prepared
for the undeveloped coastal barriers contained within the coastal barrier and estuarine NRPA
(Policy 1.3.2).
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Policy 10.6.2:
The program shall addresse_.~s County resource management policies and procedures for all
County jurisdiction beaches, dunes and coastal barriers (both developed and undeveloped).
Policy 10,6.3:
The program shall-be is based in part on the beach, dune and coastal barrier data, analyses
and management recommendations contained in the County's coastal management program
technical reports and the Collier County Beach Management Studies.
Policy 10.6.4:
The program shall considers the implications of a potential rise in sea level.
Policy 10.6.5:
Collier County supports federal and state agency efforts to deny perTnits and establish a
permanent moratorium on the offs, ,ore oil and gas exploration and ddllinq alon~ the west coast
of Flodda, and to the extent allowed by law, shall take appropriate actions to oppose any
offshore oil and ,qas exploration and drillinq projects in this sensitive area.
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:
By-O-l-August .~arKl-a~ept-reg~alations-for-devek:hgments and other ~and-aiterat4e~
at.,t4~i-t-ies that ercc,~Fe-the-se~sen;atkm,, ser~sit~vehr-e-useTFeseF'vatk~ of sig,'~fisant hislori;c
arr;,he.e, logic31-rer~,~t,e~-appre-~at~ation4r+ar~ord~ with Stale--standard,~.
Continue in effect requlations re.qardin.q development and other land alteration activities that
eqSu.re.the conservation. sensitive re-use, preservation of si.qnificant histodc and
archaeoloqical resources, or ap_propdate miticiation in accordance with State standards.
Policy 11.1.2:
~ pe~ied unti~-'ption of the-T-egu!at4e~rH~p, liep, ed in P-eficy ! 2. !. 1, tThere shall
be no loss of histodc or archaeological resources on County-owned property and histodc
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 histodc structures or histodc
sites within a proposed development;
c. As an altemative to preserving archaeological sites, the Owner may allow excavation
of the site by the State of Florida Division of Histodc Resources or the approved
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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, dudrig 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 wih respond to any such notification in a timely and efficient
manner so as to provide only a minimal interruption to any constructional activity.
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.
OBJECTIVE 12.1:
Continue to Eencourage the undertaking of activities necessary to aUaw"Fmaintain by 1994.
hurricane evacuation clearance time for a Category 3 storm at a maximum of 28 hours as
defined by the -1-98;z 1996. Southwest Flodda Regional Planning Council Hurricane Plan
Evacuation Study Update, and by 1999, 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 Gat.sgory-l-hurricane-vulnerat:~ity-zone Coastal high hazard area in the land
use plan.
Policy 12.1.1:
A comprehensive awareness program will be developed and publicized pnor to May 30th of
each year. Evacuation zones and routings shall be printed in each local newspaper. -By u~,,
30.i-198~,--easb,-h ete~lmote&~4he Ga~.g~c,,ry-~r-and-2-, an Gu3-ha-~.ardq. or+es wi!l-be-9$verFa-peste~
d. eae~e-vuh~er~~~.~rs, a."',d-evacuat~n router~t~ the -shelter-o~ou~,-of-the
Count. This information shall be made readily available to all hotel/motel guests.
Policy 12.1.2:
Land use plan amendments in the Gatego,5' ! hum~raL~!i~y zone Coastal high hazard
area shall only be considered if such increases in densities provide appropriate mitigation to
reduce the impacts of hurricane evacuation times. sha~l-be-re-e~uated ,;.'ithin-three~yea~s
3nGum3y change-to-a~ensity4eve~:>nsistent-with~heFuture~and-Use Element=
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Policy 12.1.3:
The County shall continue to identii'y shelter space that complies with Red Cross standards for
45,000 persons by-4-994 1998 and 60,000 by ~,9992002. Shelter space will be determined at
the rate of 20 square feet per person.
Policy 12.1,4:
~,-a n--or~9-nce shale-be adopteaLso-that--eac~-r+ew-mobile-home-c,,ommunity-inJ, he
C2.~t-egon' '~ '~ 3nd-3 :~k~,erability zones shah inside a strueture-b~i4t-to appropdate-sode~
e~e--a~r,,g a .hufrm. ane= The County shall continue to maintain requirements and
standards for hurricane shelters for all new or existinq mobile home subdivisions in the proces.~
of expandin~, which are 26 units or larqer in size to provide emergency shelter on-site or
provide fundinq to enhance existinq public shelters off-site. Building will be of such a size to
house park residents at the rate of 20 sq. ~ per resident. Resident size will be estimated by
averaging park population dudng the June-November time frame. On-site shelters shall be
elevated to a minimum height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 humcane flooding
level a. ct...~rding to utilizinq the most current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's
.cj r-,c,,,, ,. .... '~"""J """~;"*;""' model storm surge model, known as Sea, Lake, and Ovedand
Surqes from Hurricanes (SLOSH). She4Lters s,halHs. e4.,onstr,jc4ed4o--withstand44~; The
design and construction of the required shelters shall be guided by the wind loads applied tn
buildings and structures desiqnated as "essential facilities" in the latest Standard Buildinq
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;
sf~al~:~Fee;uH~,.ed :: 'i ~-adequa teem e~gensy-ekec,~rk-.al-power-a,qSpetabl. ewa t~~ 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.
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 shall include mitigation policies addressing flood
plains, beach and dune alteration and storm water management.
OBJECTIVE 12.2:
The County shall ensure that building and development activities are carded 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 renoudshment, road repair. publicly
owned seawalls. docking and parking area. All future unimproved requests for development in
the coastal high hazard areas will be denied.
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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 Elemenl 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.
Policy 12.2.5:
The County shall consider the coastal high-hazard area as that area seaward-of-the-Coastal
Constr'jction C. er+trel-l=~e-and-the-Nation~] ~r~su~anc_,e-Preg~am~¥)-~ones,-whic, heve~.-is
th-e-mest--~aadwa~d. In Collier-Go~n~-y~-,~e-NFlP-V-Z-ene-is Sandwar~of--the Coastal
Const,"'~ion, Li,,-,~e.--TJr~4ar'-~-rnass--seaward-~f the -l-i ne irc.-c.~sidered-the-eoasta! ,high-hazard
area. !yin¢l within the Category 1 Evacuation Zone as determined by the Emerqenc¥
Mana~ement Director
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 dudng flood events to
the maximum extent practicable, and new septic tanks shall be fitted with back-flow
preventers.
Policy 12.2.7:
By--1-99g~, 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 fadlity 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.
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Policy 12.3.1:
The Peac. etimc Emergency ,~ Comprehensive Emer.qency 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
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 fl ~m 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 er'nergency 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:
!mmediate repair and clean-up actions needed to protect the public health and safety include
repairs to potable water, wastewater, and power facilities. debds removal, stabilization or
removal of structures that are in danger of collapsing. and minimal repairs to make dwellings
habitable. These actions shall receive first pdodty 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 pdor to May 30. -t-988 1997. a ~','.'~-.34-d,-,'-I~; .... L.;.-,,. process 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
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the land for public access and make recommendations for acquisition dunng 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.
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 tile Depa,tmen4-ef-Heal~h--a+qd-Rehabili~tioF~Servic. es 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.
GOAL 13: THE COUNTY SHAt. L AVOID UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION OF EXISTING
REGULATORY PROGRAMS.
OBJECTIVE 13.1:
To establish, prior to the adoption of any land development requlation to implement this
Element, includinfi but not limited to NRPA manafiement guidelines and watershed
management plans, a program to review such requlations and identify existing re.qulaton/
profirams exercised by regional, State, or Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the activities
sought to be requlated.
Policy 13.1.1:
There will be no unnecessary duplication of existing Regional, State, or Federal permittin.q
programs.
Policy 13.1.2:
The County may adopt regulations to strengthen existing permitting programs.
Policy 13.1.3:
Pdor to adopting any new re_qulatjons to implement this Element, the followinq guidelines shall
be met:
a. It fulfills an important need not presently adequately met by existing Re.qional,
State, or Federal refiulation.
b. The requlation can be effectively and efficiently administered by authorized
increases to Counb/staff.
c. The cost to the County of implementing the regulation shall have been identified
and considered.
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