Ordinance 2000-027ORDINANCE NO. 2000- 27
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 89-05 AS
AMENDED THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN BY ADOPTING REMEDIAL
AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN, AS DIRECTED BY THE
ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION IN ITS JUNE 22, 1999
FINAL ORDER IN CASE NO. ACC 99-02 (DOAH CASE NO.
98-0324GM) TO THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: THE
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT TO PROTECT POTABLE
WATER WELLFIELDS, AND PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL
SITING; TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND MAP
SERIES; TO THE NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER
RECHARGE SUBELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES
ELEMENT TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA
TO PROTECT GROUNDWATER RESOURCES; TO THE
DRAINAGE SUBELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES
ELEMENT TO PROTECT THE FUNCTIONS OF NATURAL
DRAINAGE FEATURES; TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT TO
ADOPT PROVISIONS REGARDING FARMWORKER
HOUSING BASED UPON BEST AVAILABLE DATA AS
WELL AS CRITERIA FOR THE LOCATION OF SUCH
HOUSING; TO THE GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN
ELEMENT AND RELATED MAPS TO PROVIDE FOR
SCHOOL SITING; AND TO THE CONSERVATION AND
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR
THE PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES,
REGULATION OF STORAGE TANKS, THE PROTECTION
OF HABITATS, SPECIES, NATURAL SHORELINE AND
DUNE SYSTEMS IN THE COASTAL ZONE.~.~
MAINTENANCE OR REDUCTION OF HURRICANE~.?~
EVACUATION TIMES AND DEFINITION OF THE COASTAL~-
HIGH-HAZARD AREA; ADDING A VESTING POLICY TO;;::.
THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT FOR PROPERTIES
LOCATED IN CERTAIN ACTIVITY CENTERS THAT WERE
REZONED CONSISTENT THEREWITH DURING THE
INTERIM PERIOD BETWEEN ADOPTION OF THE EAR
AMENDMENTS AND LEGAL EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID
AMENDMENTS; AND CORRECTING SCRIVENER'S
ERRORS AND CERTAIN MAP REFERENCES IN THE
GOLDEN GATE MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on April 6, 1996, Collier County adopted an Evaluation and Appraisal Report
(EAR) for its Growth Management Plan (GMP) as required by Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes;
and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 1997, Collier County adopted the EAR-based amendments
to its Growth Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 24, 1997, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued
its Notice and Statement of Intent to find the County's EAR-based amendments not in compliance
as defined by Section 163.3184(1)(b), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, on December 24, 1997, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued
its Notice and Statement of Intent to fined certain of the EAR-based Objectives and Policies to the
Growth Management Plan not in compliance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Subsection 163.3184(10)(a), Florida Statutes, the DCA petitioned
for a formal administrative hearing to review the EAR-based amendments found ~n non-
compliance; and
;
WHEREAS, the petition was forwarded to the Division of Administrative Hearings
(DOAH), an Administrative Law Judge was assigned and a five-day formal administrative hearing
took place in May 1998; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Law Judge issued a Recommended Order on March 19,
1999, finding the EAR-based amendments at issue in non-compliance; and
WHEREAS, the matter was considered by the Governor and Cabinet sitting as the
Administration Commission on June 22, 1999 pursuant to Subsection 163.3184(10)(b), Florida
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Subsection 163.3184(11), Florida Statutes, the Administration
Commission is authorized to take final agency action regarding whether or not comprehensive
plan amendments are in compliance; and
WHEREAS, the Administration Commission, upon review of 'the Record of the
administrative hearing, the Recommended Order including the Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law contained therein also found the EAR-based objections and policies at issue not in
compliance; and
WHEREAS, the Administration Commission on June 22, 1999 entered a Final Order
directing Collier County to adopt Remedial Amendments to the Growth Management Plan by
November 30, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Collier County prepared and the Collier County Planning Commission
considered the proposed Remedial Amendments to the Growth Management Plan pursuant to the
authority granted to it by Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes, and recommended approval of said
Remedial Amendments to the Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners reviewed the Remedial
Amendments on November 23, 1999 and transmitted the same to the DCA; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of Collier County's proposed Remedial Amendments, the DCA
reviewed the Remedial Amendments as set forth in Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Affairs made written objections to these
Remedial 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 60 days from receipt of the written objections from the
Department of Community Affairs to adopt, adopt with changes or not adopt the proposed
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 hearings concerning the adoption of these Remedial
Amendments, including the following: the Collier County staff report; and other documents,
testimony and information presented and made a part of the record at the meetings of the Collier
;
County Planning Commission held April 20, 2000, and the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners held on May 9, 2000; 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
SECTION ONE: ADOPTION OF THE REMEDIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts these Remedial
Amendments in accordance with Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes. The amendments
as well as scrivener's error correction are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and are
incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION TWO: ADOPTION OF VESTING PROVISION TO FUTURE LAND USE
ELEMENT FOR ACTIVITY CENTER PROPERTIES REZONED
AFTER ADOPTION OF EAR-BASED AMENDMENTS.
Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein is hereby adopted
in its entirety.
SECTION THREE: SEVERABILITY
If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of these amendments to the Growth Management Plan shall
be the date a final order is issued by the Department of Community Affairs or Administration
Commission finding the Amendments in compliance in accordance with Section 163.3184, Florida
Statutes, whichever occurs earlier. No development orders, development permits, or land uses
dependent on these amendments may be issued or commence before it has become effective. If
a final order or noncompliance is issued by the Administration Commission, these amendments
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 Shumard Oaks Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County this ~ day of ~ ,2000.
ATTEST:
....... DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
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~ppt&ved as to form and legal su~ciency:
Marjorie I~. StUdent
Assistant County Attorney
BOARD OF COUN']~Y COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER cOUNTY; FLORIDA
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Exhibit A-1
COLLIER COUNTY
GROW'FH MANAGEMENT PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
Prepared By
Collier County Comprehensive Planning Section
Planning Services Department
October, 1997
AMENDMENTS TO COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
Symbol
Date Amended
Ordinance No.
*INDICATES ADOPTED PORTIONS
NOTE: THE SUPPORT DOCUMENT WILL BE UPDATED AS CURRENT INFORMATION
BECOMES AVAILABLE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
II.
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
A.
PURPOSE
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2
3
B. BASIS 3
C. UNDERLYING CONCEPTS 3-6
Protection of Natural Resource Systems
Coordination of Land Use & Public Facilities
Management of Coastal Development
Provision of Adequate & Affordable Housing
Attainment of High Quality Urban Design
Improved Efficiency and Effectiveness in the
Land Use Regulatory Process
Protection of Private Property Rights
D. SPECIAL ISSUES 7-10
Coordination of Land Use and Public Facility Planning
Level of Service Standards
Vested Rights
E. FUTURELAND USE MAP
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III. SUPPORT DOCUMENT: LAND USE DATA AND ANALYSIS
(Separate Table of Contents)
Support Document:
Public Facilities
Natural Resources - Waterwells, Cones of Influence
River, Bays, Lakes, Floodplains, Harbors, and
Minerals (includes lands acquired for conservation
and lands proposed for acquisition for conservation)
Soils
*IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
* GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 11-19
* FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS DESCRIPTION SECTION 20-39
Urban Designation
Density Rating System
Agricultural/Rural Designation
Estates Designation
Conservation Designation
Overlays and Special Features
* FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES 46
*Future Land Use Map
*Mixed Use & Interchange Activity Centers
*Properties Consistent by Policy (5,9, 5.10, 5.11)
*Natural Resources - Wetlands
SUMMARY
The Future Land Use Element includes three major sections:
Overview,
Implementation Strategy,
And
Land Use Data and Analysis.
The Overview simply provides an introduction as to the purpose, basis, underlying concepts and
special issues addressed by the Element.
The Implementation Strategy is where the Element is brought into effect. Included are the Goals,
Objectives, Policies and Future Land Use Map.
The third section consists of Support Document: Land Use Data and Analysis. The information
found there provides a basis for the Implementation Strategy and serves to meet the requirements
of Section 9J-5.006, Florida Administrative Code, minimum requirements for the Future Land Use
Element.
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items A - K); words Italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02 and are for informational
purposes only; words double underlined are additions in response to the ORC report; words deu~e
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I. OVERVIEW
A. PURPOSE
The geographic framework for growth in Collier County is established by the Future Land Use
Element. As such, the Element is central to planning for and management of natural resources,
public facilities, coastal development, housing and urban design. The Element is also important to
the County's system of land development regulations and to private property rights.
The purpose of the Future Land Use Element is to guide decision-making by Collier County on
regulatory, financial and programmatic matters pertaining to land use. Most directly, this Element
controls the location, type, intensity and timing of new or revised uses of land. The land use
strategy in this Element is closely coordinated with a strategy for provision of public facilities as
found in the Capital Improvements and Public Facility Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. BASIS
This Element is based in large part on the Future Land Use Element adopted as part of the 1983
and 1989 Collier County Comprehensive Plans. The land use strategy put forth in those Plans
have served Collier County well, therefore, a general continuation is provided. The best
characteristics of the 1983 and 1989 Comprehensive Plans included the use of a binding Future
Land Use Map with designated "Urban" areas and the confinement of intensive Zoning Districts,
thus intensive land uses, to those areas.
In addition, this Element is based on the Support Document: Land Use Data and Analysis, and the
summation of the detailed planning conducted for each of the other portions of the Comprehensive
Plan. Data, analysis and implementation strategies from the various elements have contributed to
the geographic framework through the configuration of the designations on the Future Land Use
Map and the associated standards for use of land.
The State Comprehensive Plan and the Southwest Florida Regional Comprehensive Policy Plan
form another basis for the Future Land Use Element. Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the "Local
Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act" and Chapter 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code, "Minimum Criteria for Review of Local Comprehensive Plans and
Determination of Compliance," provide detailed requirements on the scope and content of the
Element.
Finally, major contributions to this Element have been provided by the public through the Collier
County Citizens Advisory Committee in conjunction with the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in April, 1996, the Collier County Planning
Commission, which is the local planning agency, and other groups and individuals.
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C. UNDERLYING CONCEPTS
The land use strategy established by this Element is based on a series of concepts which emerge
from the foundation cited earlier. The policy direction and implementation mechanisms closely
relate to these underlying concepts.
Protection of Natural Resource Systems
Collier County is situated in an unique, sensitive and intensely interactive physical environment.
Natural resources are abundant: a subtropical climate with annual wet and dry seasons; enormous
groundwater productivity; vast wetland areas; large ranges of habitat with diverse and unique flora
and fauna; extensive and highly productive estuarine systems; and many miles of sandy beach.
These natural resources perform functions which are vital to the health, safety and welfare of the
human population of the County, and serve as a powerful magnet to attract and retain visitors and
residents. Therefore, protection and management of natural resources for long-term viability is
essential to support the human population, ensure a high quality of life, and facilitate economic
development. Important to this concept is management of natural resources on a system-wide
basis.
The Future land Use Element is designed to protect and manage natural resource systems in
several ways. Urban Designated Areas on the Future Land Use Map are located and configured to
guide concentrated population growth and intensive land development away from areas of great
sensitivity and toward areas more tolerant to development. Within the Urban Designated Areas this
Element encourages Planned Unit Development zoning and assigns maximum permissible
residential density based on the gross land area. Through site plan review procedures in the Land
Development Regulations land alteration and construction is guided to the portions of the property
more tolerant to development, thus, in effect, an on-site transfer of development rights. Also, a
broader Transfer of Development Rights provision exists in the Land Development Regulations.
An Area of Critical State Concern Overlay is included on the Future Land Use Map to ensure
implementation of all applicable Land Development Regulations in the Okaloacoochee Slough, Big
Cypress Swamp, Fakahatchee Strand and Ten Thousand Islands areas. The County's Land
Development Regulations provide standards for protection of groundwater, particularly in close
vicinity to public water supply wells as explained in the Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge
Element.
Of crucial importance to the relationship between natural resources and land use is the completion
and implementation of multi-objective watershed management plans as described in the Drainage
Element. Water is the greatest integrator of the physical environment in that it links together
dynamic ecological and human systems. Therefore, the watershed management plan must take
into account not only the need for drainage and flood protection but also the need to maintain water
table levels and an approximation of natural discharge to estuaries. The watershed management
plans will have implications for both water management and land use practices.
Finally, natural resources are also protected through close spatial and temporal coordination of land
development with the availability of adequate infrastructure (public or private facilities) to ensure
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optimized accommodation of human impacts, particularly in relation to water supply, sewage
treatment, and management of solid waste. This coordination is accomplished through the
provision of public facilities as detailed in the Capital Improvements and Public Facility Elements
and through the Level of Service Standards found herein.
Coordination of Land Use and Public Facilities
At the heart of Florida's Growth Management Act (Chapter 163, Florida Statutes) is the requirement
that adequate service by public facilities must be available at the time of demand by new
development. This requirement is achieved by spatial coordination of public facilities with land uses
through the Future Land Use Map; and temporal coordination through Level of Service Standards.
The Level of Service Standards are binding - no final local Development Order may be issued
which is not consistent with the Concurrency Management System. Binding Level of Service
Standards have been established for roads, water supply, sewage treatment, water management,
solid waste and parks. While the standards in the Capital Improvements and Public Facility
Elements serve to guide public provision of infrastructure, within the context of the Future Land Use
Element the Standards serve to assure the availability of adequate facilities whether public or
private.
The Urban Service Area concept manifested in this Element is crucial to successful coordination of
land development and the provision of adequate public facilities. It is within Urban Designated
Areas on the Future Land Use Map that the more intensive Zoning Districts are permissible, thus
the more intensive land uses. Since Urban Designated Areas are where intensive land uses are
guided, it is also where fiscal resources are concentrated for the provision of roads, water supply,
sewage treatment and water management. Also, facilities and services such as parks, government
buildings, schools and emergency services are primarily located within Urban Designated Areas.
Outside of the Urban Designated Areas only lower intensity land use is permissible, thus fewer
roads and a lower level of water management is provided, and there is no, or very limited, central
water and sewer. It is important that the Urban Designated Area not be so large that public
facilities cannot be efficiently and effectively planned for and delivered; and not be so small that the
supply of land available for development is extremely limited with resultant lack of site selection
options and competition leading to elevated land prices. It is also important that the time frames for
land use and public facility planning be coordinated as discussed later in this Overview.
Manaaement of Coastal Development
Two major coastal development issues in Collier County are the protection of natural resources and
the balancing of risk in natural hazard areas.
Extensive populated areas in Collier County are vulnerable to periodic salt water inundation from
tropical storms. It is extremely important that an acceptable balance between at-risk population
and evacuation capability be achieved. In addition, public and private investment in such
vulnerable areas must be carefully considered.
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
This issue is addressed here 'and in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element through
several measures. A Coastal Management Area is identified on the Future Land Use Map
essentially as all lands seaward of US 41. This line is based on the close fit to the storm Category
1 SLOSH area (potential for salt water flooding from 1 storm in 12 years) and evacuation planning
areas. Within the Coastal Management Area maximum permissible residential density is limited in
recognition of the level of risk, the existing deficiency of evacuation shelter space and existing
patterns of density. A Coastal High Hazard Area is identified in Conservation and Coastal
Management Element and policies are provided. Finally, coastal natural hazards are addressed
through Land Development Regulations already in effect relating to coastal building standards, per
Chapter 161, Florida Statutes, and protection of structures from floods, per County participation in
the FEMA Flood Insurance Program.
Provision of Adequate and Affordable Housin.q
An emerging issue in Collier County is the availability of adequate and affordable housing for low
and moderate income populations. The Future Land Use Element encourages the creation of
affordable housing through provisions which allow for increased residential density if the proposed
dwelling units would be affordable based on the standards found in the Housing Element.
Attainment of High Quality Urban Desian
The report of the Regional/Urban Design Team for the Naples area, dated April 1987, and
subsequent recommendations of the R/UDAT Citizen Committee, provide another underlying
concept. While the Growth Management Plan as a whole provides the requisite foundation for
superior urban design through a sound framework for growth (protection of natural resources,
thoughtful guidance of land uses, adequate public facilities and adequate housing), the Future Land
Use Element provides several additional measures.
Major attention is given to the patterns of commercial development in Collier County. Concern
about commercial development relates to transportation impacts both on a micro (access to road
network) and macro (distribution of trip attractors and resultant overall traffic circulation) level and it
relates to aesthetics and sense of place. VVithin the Traffic Circulation Element a commitment to
adopt standards for road access has been accomplished through the Access Control Policy
adopted by Resolution and the Access Management Plans for Mixed Use Activity Centers included
in the Land Development Regulations. The Future Land Use Element includes improved Iocational
criteria for commercial development. The Mixed Use Activity Centers are intended to provide for
concentrated commercial development but with carefully configured access to the road network.
Superior urban design is therefore promoted by carefully managing road access, avoiding strip
commercial development, improving overall circulation patterns, and providing for community focal
points.
A second urban design initiative relates to Corridor Management Plans. The Future Land Use
Element committed to the completion of such plans for two roadways initially and to extend the
concept to other roads in the future. The plans will identify an urban design theme for a particular
road and recommend a package of Land Development Regulations (land use, height, setback,
landscaping, signage, lighting, etc.) and public works (landscaping, lighting, signage, etc.) to
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achieve that theme. The City of Naples and Collier County have cooperated on the first roads to be
treated with this approach. The Streetscape Master Plan adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners identifies appropriate landscaping treatments for the different corridors in the
County.
Collier County has also adopted Design Standards for all commercial development into the Land
Development Code. These development standards include building design, parking lot orientation,
pedestrian access, vehicular movement, landscaping and lighting. These standards will provide for
quality development that is responsive to the Community's character.
Improved Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Land Use Re.qulatory Process
Attention has been devoted to improving the land use regulatory process through straightforward
requirements and procedures. This has led to the style and structure of this Plan; a reorganization
of the development review process; and the compilation of all Land Development Regulations into a
single, unified Land Development Code.
Protection of Private Property Rights
Important to every facet of this Element is maintenance of a careful balance between private
property rights and the general public interest. Although sound land use management by definition
establishes limits on use of property, care has been taken to ensure the limits are rational; fair;
based on the health, safety and welfare of the public; and that due process is provided. Of
particular importance is the issue of vested rights, which is addressed later in this Overview.
D. SPECIAL ISSUES
Coordination of Land Use and Public Facility Plannin.q
It is important that the time frames of land use planning and public facilities planning be
coordinated. During the development of the Urban Area Buildout Study it became clear that an
incongruity existed in that under the1989 Collier County Comprehensive Plan, enough land in the
western coastal area was designated Urban for approximately 275,000 dwelling units (inclusive of
the City of Naples) with a population of 458,000, with buildout occurring between 2019 and 2046,
depending on the growth rate of the County. Of this, approximately 120,000 dwelling units were
built as of April 1, 1996 (inclusive of the City of Naples). In the Immokalee Urban Area, enough
land had been included for approximately 39,000 dwelling units with a build-out time horizon of
2105. These buildout time frames are contrasted by the time frames for public facility planning
which are at 10 years for all facilities except roads where a 2020 financially feasible plan exists for
the County. The 2020 plan is designed to accommodate approximately 246,500 dwelling units and
a population of 393,100 (inclusive of the City of Naples).
As previously discussed, Level of Service Standards for public facilities which are binding on land
development are adopted for roads, water supply, sewage treatment, water management, parks
and solid waste. Of these, the first are most closely tied to the development of a property -
adequate roads, water, sewer and water management must be on or adjacent to a property in
order for it to be developed. Parks and solid waste are a matter of ensuring adequate countywide
capacity. To narrow the issue further, it is recognized that the approach to adequate water
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management is regulatory - a level of on-site storm flood protection is required. In the case of
water and sewer, the County has provided utility systems, which are substantial and expanding.
Thus, the critical issue becomes coordination of land use and transportation time frames.
The difficulties that this incongruity - in land use planning and transportation planning time frames -
could lead to, include:
An internally inconsistent Plan;
Failure to reserve adequate right-of-way at time of zoning;
Condemnation of land after zoning or after development in order to obtain adequate
right of way;
- Temporary prohibitions on issuance of Development Orders due to violations of Level
of Service Standards; and
- Progressive lowering of Level of Service Standards.
The Comprehensive Plan responds to the time frame discrepancy through immediate action and
through process oriented commitments. First, the Traffic Circulation Element includes an Objective
to coordinate with the Future Land Use Element and a policy to complete long range transportation
planning. The Urban Area Buildout Study was prepared to assist in the development of a long
range "vision" of the Coastal Urban Area with a specific focus on the infrastructure improvements
needed to accommodate the Urban area's potential growth based on the Future Land Use Map.
Phase I, completed in 1994, provided a comprehensive review of the urban area population while
Phase II was an analysis of infrastructure needed to accommodate that population. Second, the
Density Rating System has been adjusted to moderate maximum permissible densities in areas
subject to long range congestion. Third, commercial development opportunities in the form of
Mixed Use Activity Centers are provided to include a mixture of uses which has the potential to
lessen the impact on the transportation system. Fourth, the Level of Service Standards that are
binding on the issuance of Development Orders are adopted as part of this Element, as well as the
Capital Improvements Element. Finally, a Zoning Reevaluation Program has been established and
implemented which reviewed and modified, where possible, zoning with a higher density or
intensity than provided for in the 1989 Comprehensive Plan.
The areas identified as subject to long range traffic congestion consist of the western coastal Urban
Designated Area seaward of a boundary marked by Airport Road (including an extension north to
the Lee County boundary), Davis Boulevard, County Barn Road, and Rattlesnake Hammock Road
consistent with the Activity Center's residential density band located at the southwest quadrant of
the intersection of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and County Road 951 (including an extension to
the east). The basis for this determination was the 2015 Transportation Plan which forecasts future
land use based on existing development, potential development and population projections. The
land use forecasts are the basis for projected unconstrained traffic circulation from which, once
compared to the existing roadway network, future roadway needs are derived. The 2020
Financially Feasible Road Plan, as well as the Needs Assessment Plan, which represents buildout
of the Urban Area, have not met with public acceptance. Therefore, the strategy discussed above is
promoted, which include: extend time frame of transportation planning; moderate maximum
permissible densities in areas subject to long range congestion; provide commercial development
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opportunities which serve to modify the overall traffic circulation pattern; and re-evaluate existing
zoning.
Level of Service Standards
Standards for adequate service for roads, water, sewer, water management, parks and solid waste
are adopted as a part of the Capital Improvements Element. While a major purpose of the
standards in the Capital Improvements Element is to drive the funding of facility expansion
commensurate with the demand created by population growth, the major purpose for inclusion in
this Element is to serve as a regulatory tool.
Objective 2 states:
... No local Development Order shall be issued unless required public facilities meet the
requirements of the Concurrency Management System found in the Capital Improvements
Element...
As discussed in the previous section, implementation of the Standards will rely on the following
strategies:
Parks - Annual Certification of Adequate Capacity;
Solid Waste - Annual Certification of Adequate Capacity;
Water Management - Project-Specific Regulatory Requirement;
Sewage - Project-Specific Capacity Test (may be provided publicly or privately as a central or
individual system);
Water - Project-Specific Capacity Test (may be provided publicly or privately as a central or
individual system); and
Roads - Project-Specific Capacity Test.
It is recognized that difficulties may arise in situations where the County is not providing the facility
or service but is responsible for implementation of a regulatory Level of Service Standard. This is
the case with State Roads running through the County; with independent and City of Naples water
and sewer districts within the County; and conversely, with County Roads running through the City
of Naples. In these instances effort has been made to coordinate the "regulatory" Level of Service
Standard with the "funding" Level of Service Standard. However, if there is a failure by the service
provider, adjustment to the regulatory effort may be forced. For example, if the State Department
of Transportation allows a road to fall below its "funding" standard, (which is the same as the
County's "regulatory" standard) and there is no commitment to accelerate funding and construction,
four options are available:
- A moratorium may be imposed but may not be sustainable if there is no commitment to
improve the road by a definite and reasonable time;
- The County may improve the road;
- The private sector may improve the road; or
The regulatory Level of Service Standard may be lowered through a Comprehensive Plan
amendment process.
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Vested Rights
The issue of vested rights for approved but unbuilt development is an important consideration in the
Future Land Use Element. The issue emerges with regard to existing zoning which is inconsistent
with this Plan; with regard to the magnitude of approved but unbuilt residential dwelling units in
relation to the difficulty of forecasting development trends and resultant facility needs; with regard
to transportation planning time frames and right-of-way needs; and with regard to approved but
unbuilt commercial zoning (C-l-C-5 and PUD) in 1995 which found that of the approximately 4,152
acres of commercially zoned land, 1,780 acres, or 43%, are developed.
This Comprehensive Plan responds to the vested rights issue by establishing a program which
reviewed all previously approved zoning. Within three years after Plan was adopted, all zoning was
reviewed. If it is was determined to be inappropriate and is not vested, the zoning was adjusted to
an appropriate classification. Annually thereafter, zoning will be re-evaluated on the fifth
anniversary of its approval as identified in the Land Development Regulations. (See Appendix C of
the Support Document for a complete discussion of the vested rights issue).
E. FUTURE LAND USE MAP
The Future Land Use Map depicts the desired extent and geographical distribution of land uses in
the County. Mixed use categories are used to generally describe the character of allowed
development. W~thin each of these categories, a range of uses are permitted based upon specific
standards as described in the Designation Description Section of this Element. These uses include
residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, conservation, educational, community,
and public facilities.
The Future Land Use Map series includes additional map series:
Future Land Use Map - Mixed Use Activity Centers
Interchange Activity Centers
Future Land Use Map- Properties Consistent by Policy (5.9, 5.10, 5.11)
Future Land Use Map - Natural Resources: Wetlands;
The following Future Land Use Maps are located in the Support Document:
Future Land Use Map - Public Facilities, which shows existing and planned public
facilities;
Future Land Use Map - Natural Resources: Waterwells, Cones of Influence, Rivers, Bays,
Lakes, Floodplains, Harbors and Minerals (this map also shows
those properties proposed for public acquisition by the State
Department of Environmental Protection Conservation and
Recreational Lands Program (CARL) and the South Florida Water
Management District's Save Our
Rivers Program);
Future Land Use Map - Natural Resources: Soils.
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additions in response to the ORC report; words dc'_'Lc!c ~_tr!c~_~.". !hrc";h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
II. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL:
TO GUIDE LAND USE DECISION-MAKING SO AS TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A
HIGH QUALITY NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT WITH A WELL
PLANNED MIX OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WHICH PROMOTE THE PUBLIC'S
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE CONSISTENT WITH STATE PLANNING
REQUIREMENTS AND LOCAL DESIRES.
OBJECTIVE t:
Unless otherwise permitted in this Growth Management Plan, new or revised uses of land shall be
consistent with designations outlined on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map and
companion Future Land Use Designations, Districts and Sub-districts shall be binding on all
Development Orders effective with the adoption of this Growth Management Plan. Standards and
permitted uses for each Future Land Use District and Subdistrict are identified in the Designation
Description Section. Through the magnitude, location and configuration of its components, the
Future Land Use Map is designed to coordinate land use with the natural environment including
topography, soil and other resources; promote a sound economy; coordinate coastal population
densities with the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan; and discourage unacceptable levels of
urban sprawl.
Policy 1.1:
The URBAN Future Land Use Designation shall include Future Land Use Districts and Subdistricts
for:
URBAN -
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
'8.
MIXED USE DISTRICT
Urban Residential Subdistrict
Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict
Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict
Business Park Subdistrict
Office and Infill Commercial Subdistrict
PUD Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict
Traditional Neighborhood Design Subdistrict
Goodlette/Pine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict
URBAN - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT 1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict
2. Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict
3. Business Park Subdistrict
C. URBAN - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
1. Business Park Subdistrict
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Policy '1.2:
The AGRICULTURAL/RURAL Future Land Use Designation shall include Future Land Use Districts
and Subdistricts for:
A. AGRICULTURAL/RURAL- MIXED USE DISTRICT
1. Rural Commercial Subdistrict
B. RURAL - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
C. RURAL - SETTLEMENT AREA DISTRICT
Policy '1.3:
The ESTATES Future Land Use Designation shall include Future Land Use Districts and
Subdistricts: as described in the Golden Gate Area Master Plan.
Policy '1.4:
The CONSERVATION Future Land Use Designation shall include a Future Land Use District.
Policy '1.$:
Overlays and Special Features shall include:
A. Area of Critical State Concern Overlay
B. Areas of Environmental Concern Overlay
C. Airport Noise Area Overlay
OBJECTIVE 2:
The coordination of land uses with the availability of public facilities shall be accomplished through
the Concurrency Management System of the Capital Improvements Element and implemented
through the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance of the Land Development Code.
Policy 2.1:
The County shall prepare annually the Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR) on Public
Facilities which shall include a determination of the existing conditions of capital public facilities,
determine the remaining available capacity, forecast future needs in the five year capital
improvement schedule and identify needed improvements and funding to maintain the level of
service adopted in Policy 1.1.5 of the Capital Improvements Element.
Policy 2.2:
Deficiencies or potential deficiencies that have been determined through the Annual Update and
Inventory Report on capital public facilities may include the following remedial actions: establish an
area of significant influence for roads, add projects to the Capital Improvements Element or defer
development until improvements can be made or the level of service is amended to ensure
available capacity.
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Policy 2.3:
Continue the Certificate of Adequate Public Facility Adequacy regulatory program, which requires
the certification of public facility availability prior to the issuance of a final local development order.
OBJECTIVE 3:
Land Development Regulations have been adopted to implement this Growth Management Plan
pursuant to Chapter 163.3202, F.S. in order to ensure protection of natural and historic resources,
the availability of land for utility facilities, promote compatible land uses within the airport noise
zone, and to provide for management of growth in an efficient and effective manner.
Policy 3.1:
Land Development Regulations have been adopted into the Land Development Code that contain
provisions to implement the Growth Management Plan through the development review process
and include the following provisions:
a. The Collier County Subdivision Code shall provide for procedures and standards for the
orderly development and subdivision of real estate in order to ensure proper legal
description, identification, documentation and recording of real estate boundaries and
adequate infrastructure for development.
Protect environmentally sensitive lands and provide for open space. This shall be
accomplished in part through integration of State of Florida Big Cypress Area of Critical
State Concern regulations into the Collier County Land Development Code.
c. Drainage and stormwater management shall be regulated by the implementation of the
South Florida Water Management District Surface Water Management regulations.
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.... ,r,~,~. ~ aqu~f=r rechcr;e ~-=c~ ~ ~ th=~r -~*~;~' for ~"";~ Identified
potable water wellfields are depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series as wellhead
protection areas. Policy 3.1.1 of the Consedation and Coastal Mana~ement Element
specifies prohibitions and restrictions on land use in order to protect these identified
wellfields.
Regulate signage through the Sign Ordinance, which shall provide for frontage
requirements for signs, shared signs for smaller properties, definitions and establishment
of an amortization schedule for non-conforming signs.
f. The safe and convenient on-site traffic flow and vehicle parking needs shall be addressed
through the site design standards as well as site development plan requirements which
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include: access requirements from roadways, parking lot design and orientation, lighting,
building design and materials, landscaping and buffering criteria.
Ensure the availability of suitable land for utility facilities necessary to support proposed
development by providing for a Public Use Zoning District for the location of public
facilities and other Essential Services.
The protection of historically significant properties shall be accomplished, in part, through
the adoption of the Historic/Archaeological Preservation Regulations which include the
creation of an Historic/Archaeological Preservation Board; provides for the identification of
mapped areas of Historic/Archaeological probability; requires a survey and assessment of
discovered sites; and provides a process for designation of sites, structures, buildings and
properties.
The mitigation of incompatible land uses with the area designated as the Naples Airport
Noise Zone shall be accomplished through regulations which require sound-proofing for
all new residential structures within the 65 LDN Contour as identified on the Future Land
Use Map; recording the legal descriptions of the noise contours in the property records of
the County and through an inter-local agreement to notify the Naples Airport Authority of
all development proposals within 20,000 feet of the airport which exceed height standards
established by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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No development orders shall be issued which are inconsistent with the Growth
Management Plan, except for where a Compatibility Exception or Exemption has been
granted or where a positive Determination of Vested Rights has been made pursuant to
the Zoning Reevaluation Program.
Policy 3.2:
The Land Development Regulations have been codified into a single unified Land Development
Code (Ordinance 91-102). The development review process has been evaluated and improved to
focus on efficiency and effectiveness through unification of all review staff in a single organizational
unit and through streamlining procedures.
OBJECTIVE 4:
In order to improve coordination of land uses with natural and historic resources, public facilities,
economic development, housing and urban design, the Future Land Use Element shall be
continually refined through detailed planning. Future studies might address specific geographic or
issue areas. All future studies must be consistent with the Growth Management Plan and further its
intent.
Policy 4.1:
A detailed Master Plan for Golden Gate Estates has been developed and was incorporated into this
Growth Management Plan in February, 1991. The Master Plan addresses Natural Resources,
Future Land Use, Water Management, Public Facilities and other considerations.
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additions in response to the ORC report; words 'J_c'-b!-'_ =t:!cke.". th:_-"-;h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Policy 4.2:
A detailed Master Plan for the Immokalee has been developed and was incorporated into this
Growth Management Plan in February, 1991. The Master Plan addresses Natural Resources,
Future Land Use, Public Facilities, Housing, Urban Design, Land Development Regulations and
other considerations. Major purposes of the Master Plan shall be coordination of land use and
transportation planning, redevelopment or renewal of blighted areas and elimination of land uses
inconsistent with the community's character.
Policy 4.3:
A detailed Master Plan for Marco Island has been developed and was incorporated into this Growth
Management Plan in January 1997. The Master Plan addresses Population, Public Facilities,
Future Land Use, Urban Design, Land Development Regulations and other considerations.
Policy 4.4:
Corridor Management Plans have been developed by Collier County in conjunction with the City of
Naples. The Plans identify appropriate urban design objectives and recommend Land Development
Regulations and Capital Improvements to accomplish those objectives. Plans have been
completed for the following road corridors: Goodlette-Frank Road south of Pine Ridge Road, and
Golden Gate Parkway from US 41 to Santa Barbara Boulevard. Future Corridor Management
Plans may be prepared as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. The goals for each
Corridor Management Plan will be established prior to the development of the Plan. Corridors that
may be considered jointly with the City of Naples include:
a. Pine Ridge Road from US 41 to Goodlette-Frank Road;
b. Davis Boulevard from US 41 to Airport Road;
c. US 41 from Creech Road to Pine Ridge Road; and
d. US 41 from Davis Boulevard to Airport Road.
The Board of County Commissioners will determine the boundaries of the corridors selected and
the time frame for completion.
Policy 4.5:
An Industrial Land Use Study has been developed and a summary incorporated into the support
document of this Growth Management Plan. The study includes a detailed inventory of industrial
uses, projections of demand for industrial land, and recommendations for future land use
allocations and Iocational criteria. Upon completion of the Economic Plan, a study will be
undertaken to identify the need for additional Industrially designated land within the Coastal Urban
Area.
Policy 4.6:
Access Management Plans for each of the Mixed Use Activity Centers designated on the Future Land
Use Map have been developed and incorporated into the Collier County Land Development Code. The
intent of the Access Management Plans is defined by the following guidelines and principles:
a. The number of ingress and egress points shall be minimized and shall be combined and
signalized to the maximum extent possible.
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
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Spacing of acce'"ss points shall meet, to the maximum extent possible, the standards
set forth in the Collier County Access Management Policy (Resolution #92-442,
adopted August 18, 1992).
Access points and turning movements shall be located and designed to minimize
interference with the operation of interchanges and intersections.
Lots, parcels, and subdivisions, which are created, shall be encouraged to dedicate
cross-access easements, rights-of-way, and limited access
easements, as necessary and appropriate, in order to ensure that the
above-mentioned standards (a. - c.) are complied with.
Policy 4.7:
Redevelopment Plans for existing commercial and residential areas may be considered by
the Board of County Commissioners. These plans may consider alternative land use plans,
modifications to development standards, and incentives that may be necessary to encourage
redevelopment. For properties that have been reviewed under the Zoning Reevaluation Program,
changes to the density and intensity of use permitted may be considered, in order to encourage
redevelopment in these areas. Some of the specific areas that may be considered by the Board of
County Commissioners for redevelopment include:
a. Pine Ridge Road between U.S. 41 North and Goodlette-Frank Road;
b. Bayshore Drive between U.S. 41 East and Thomasson Drive;
c. U.S. 41 East between Davis Boulevard and Airport-Pulling Road;
d. Davis Boulevard between U.S. 41 East and Airport-Pulling Road;
e. U.S. 41 North in Naples Park;
f. C.R. 951 between Green Boulevard and Golden Gate Parkway; and,
g. Bonita Beach Road between Vanderbilt Drive and the west end of Little
Hickory Shores #1.
Policy 4.8:
Maintain and update, on an annual basis, the following demographic and land use information:
existing permanent population, existing seasonal population, projected population, existing dwelling
units, and projected dwelling units. Included with this data base shall be a forecast of the
geographic distribution of anticipated growth.
Policy 4.9
Prepare a Rural and Aqricultural Area Assessment, or any phase thereof, and adopt plan
amendments necessary to implement the findinqs and results of the Assessment, or any phase
thereof, pursuant to the Final Order (AC-99-002) issued by the Administration Commission on
June 22, 1999. The geographic scope of the assessment area, public participation procedures,
interim development provisions, and the desiqnation of Natural Resource Protection Areas on the
Future Land Use Map are described in detail in the Agricultural/Rural Designation Description
Section.
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additions in response to the ORC report; words dc'_'b?'_ =tr!cke.". thre'_';h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Policy 4.10
Public participation and input shall be a primary feature and goal of the planning and assessment
effort. Representatives of state and reqional agencies shall be invited to participate and assist in
the assessment. The County shaft ensure community input through each phase of the Assessment
which may include workshops, public meetings, appointed committees, technical workin~ (Troups,
and established advisory boards includinq the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Collier
County Planning Commission in each phase of the Assessment.
OBJECTIVE 5:
In order to promote sound planning, ensure compatibility of land uses and further the
implementation of the Future Land Use Element, the following general land use policies shall be
implemented upon the adoption of the Growth Management Plan.
Policy 5.1:
All rezonings must be consistent with this Growth Management Plan. Property zoned prior to
adoption of the Plan (January 10, 1989) and found to be consistent through the Zoning
Re-evaluation Program are consistent with the Growth Management Plan and designated on the
Future Land Use Map series as Properties Consistent by Policy. Zoning changes will be permitted
to these properties, and to other properties deemed consistent with this Future Land Use Element
via Policies 5.9 through 5.12, provided the amount of commercial land use, industrial land use,
permitted number of dwelling units, and the overall intensity of development allowed by the new
zoning district, except as allowed by Policy 5.11 are not increased.
Policy 5.2:
All proposed development shall be reviewed for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and
those found to be inconsistent with the Plan by the Board of County Commissioners shall not be
permitted.
Policy 5.3:
Discourage unacceptable levels of urban sprawl in order to minimize the cost of community
facilities by confining urban intensity development to areas designated as Urban on the Future
Land Use Map, and by requiring that any changes to the Urban Designated Areas be contiguous to
an existing Urban Area boundary.
Policy 5.4:
New developments shall be compatible with, and complementary to, the surrounding land uses,
subject to meeting the compatibility criteria of the Land Development Code (Ordinance 91-102,
adopted October 30, 1991, as amended.
Policy 5.5:
Encourage the use of existing land zoned for urban intensity uses before permitting development of
other areas. This shall occur by planning for the expansion of County owned and operated public
facilities and services to existing zoned land before servicing other areas.
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additions in response to the ORC report; words dc'-b!e ctr!c~c."..h.__gh are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Policy 5.6:
Permit the use of cjuster housing, Planned Unit Development techniques, and other
innovative approaches, in order to conserve open space and environmentally sensitive areas.
Continue to review and amend the zoning and subdivision regulations as necessary to allow
innovative land development techniques.
Policy 5.7:
Encourage recognition of identifiable communities within the urbanized area of western Collier
County. Presentation of economic and demographic data shall be based on Planning Communities
and commonly recognized neighborhoods.
Policy 5.8:
Group Housing, which may include the following: Family Care Facility, Group Care Facility, Care
Units, Assisted Living Facility, and Nursing Homes, shall be permitted within the Urban Designated
Area subject to the definitions and regulations as outlined in the Collier County Land Development
Code (Ordinance 91-102, adopted October 30, 1991) and consistent with the Iocational
requirements in Florida Statutes (Chapter 419.001 F.S.). Family Care Facilities, which are
residential facilities occupied by not more than six (6) persons, shall be permitted in residential
areas.
Policy 5.9:
Properties which do not conform to the Future Land Use Element but are improved, as determined
through the Zoning Re-evaluation Program described in Policy 3.1K, shall be deemed consistent
with the Future Land Use Element and identified on the Future Land Use Map Series as Properties
Consistent by Policy.
Policy 5.10:
Properties for which exemptions based on vested rights, dedications, or compatibility
determinations, and compatibility exceptions have been granted, as provided for in the Zoning
Re-evaluation Program established pursuant to Policy 3.1K, and identified on the Future Land Use
Map series as Properties Consistent by Policy, shall be considered consistent with the Future Land
Use Element. These properties shall be considered consistent with the Future Land Use Element
only to the extent of the exemption or exception granted and in accordance with all other limitations
and timelines that are provided for in the Zoning Re-evaluation Program. Nothing contained in this
policy shall exempt any development from having to comply with any provision of the Growth
Management Plan other than the zoning reevaluation program.
Policy 5.11:
Properties determined to comply with the former Commercial under Criteria provision of the Future
Land Use Element shall be deemed consistent with the Future Land Use Element. These
properties are identified on the Future Land Use Map Series as Properties Consistent by Policy.
These properties are not subject to the building floor area or traffic impact limitations contained in
this former provision.
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additions in response to the ORC report; words '~"' '~'~" "~'~"~'~'" *~' ..... ~' are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Policy 5.12
Properties rezoned under the former Industrial Under Criteria, or with the provision contained in the
former Urban-Industrial District which allowed expansion of industrial uses adjacent to lands
designated or zoned Industrial provision as adopted in Ordinance 89-05 in January, 1989, shall be
deemed consistent with the Future Land Use Element. These properties are identified on the
Future Land Use Map Series as Properties Consistent by Policy.
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words do'_'b!c ctr!':_~__..", thrc'_'gh are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments,
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
DESCRIPTION SECTION
The following section describes the land use designations shown on the Future Land Use Map.
These designations generally indicate the types of land uses for which zoning may be requested.
However, these land use designations do not guarantee that a zoning request will be approved.
Requests may be denied by the Board of County Commissioners based on criteria in the Land
Development Code or on special studies completed for the County.
I. URBAN DESIGNATION
Urban Designated Areas on the Future Land Use Map include two general portions of Collier
County: areas with the greatest residential densities, and areas in close proximity, which have or
are projected to receive future urban support facilities and services. It is intended that Urban
Designated Areas accommodate the majority of population growth and that new intensive land uses
be located within them. Accordingly, the Urban Area will accommodate residential uses and a
variety of non-residential uses. The Urban Designated Area, which includes Immokalee and
Marco Island, represents less than 10% of Collier County's land area.
The boundaries of the Urban Designated Areas have been established based on several factors,
including: patterns of existing development; patterns of approved, but unbuilt, development; natural
resources; water management; hurricane risk; existing and proposed public facilities; population
projections and the land needed to accommodate the projected population growth.
Urban Designated Areas will accommodate the following uses:
Residential uses including single family, multi-family, duplex, and mobile home. The
maximum densities allowed are identified in the Districts and Subdistricts that follow.
b. Non-residential uses including:
1. Essential services as defined by the most recent Land Development Code.
2. Parks, open space and recreational uses;
3. Water-dependent and water-related uses (see Conservation and Coastal Management
Element, Objective 11.1 and subsequent policies and the Manatee Protection Plan
contained in the Land Development Code);
4. Child care centers;
5. Community facilities such as churches group housing uses, cemeteries, 3.".d schools
and school facilities co-located with other pubtic facilities such as parks, libraries, and
community centers, where feasible and mutually acceptable;
6. Safety service facilities;
7. Utility and communication facilities;
8. Earth mining, oil extraction, and related processing;
9. Agriculture;
10. Travel trailer recreational vehicle parks, provided the following criteria are met:
(a) The density is consistent with that permitted in the Land Development Code;
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(b) The site has direct principal access to a road classified as an arterial in the Traffic
Circulation Element, direct principal access defined as a driveway and/or roadway
connection to the arterial road, with no access points from intervening properties;
(c) The use will be compatible with surrounding land uses.
11. Support medical facilities such as physicians' offices, medical clinics, treatment,
research and rehabilitative centers, and pharmacies provided the dominant use is
medical related and located within % mile of existing or approved hospitals or medical
centers which offer primary and urgent care treatment for all types of injuries and'
traumas, such as, but not limited to, North Collier Hospital. The distance shall be
measured from the nearest point of the tract that the hospital is located on or approved
for, to the project boundaries of the support medical facilities. Approval of such support
medical facilities may be granted concurrent with the approval of new hospitals or
medical centers which offer primary and urgent care treatment for all types of injuries
and traumas. Stipulations to ensure that the construction of the support medical
facilities are concurrent with hospitals or medical centers shall be determined at the time
of zoning approval. Support medical facilities are not allowed under this provision if the
hospital or medical center is a short-term leased facility due to the potential for
relocation.
12. Commercial uses subject to criteria identified in the Urban - Mixed Use District, PUD
Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict, and in the Urban Commercial District, Mixed
Use Activity Center Subdistrict and Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict.
13. Commercial uses accessory to other permitted uses, such as a restaurant accessory to
a golf course or retail sales accessory to manufacturing, so long as restrictions or
limitations are imposed to insure the commercial use functions as an accessory,
subordinate use. Such restrictions or limitations could include limiting the size and/or
location of the commercial use and/or limiting access to the commercial use.
14. Industrial uses subject to criteria identified in the Urban - Industrial District, in the Urban
- Mixed Use District, and in the Urban Commercial District, certain quadrants of
Interchange Activity Centers.
15. Hotels/motels consistent by Policy 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11, or as permitted in the Immokalee
Area, Golden Gate Area and Marco Island Master Plans.
16. Business Park uses subject to criteria identified in the Urban-Mixed Use District, Urban
Commercial District and Urban-Industrial District.
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words '~""~'~' -~-;"~'"" ~' ..... ~' are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
A. Urban - Mixed Use District
This District, which represents approximately 116,000 acres, is intended to accommodate a variety
of residential and non-residential land uses, including mixed-use developments such as Planned Unit
Developments. Certain industrial and commercial uses are also allowed subject to criteria.
This may be accomplished by encouraging coordinated mixed-use sites of water-dependent and
water-related land uses are permitted within the coastal region of this District. Mixed-use sites of
water-dependent and water-related uses and other recreational uses may include water-related
parks, marinas (public or private), yacht clubs, and related accessory and recreational uses, such
as boat storage, launching facilities, fueling facilities, and restaurants. Any water-dependent and/or
water-related land use shall encourage the use of the Planned Unit Development technique and
other innovative approaches to conserve environmentally sensitive features and to assure
compatibility with surrounding land uses.
Priorities for shoreline land use shall be given to water dependent principal uses over water-related
land uses. In addition to the criteria of compatibility with surrounding land uses and consistency
with the siting policy of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (Policy 11.1.4), the
following land use criteria shall be used for prioritizing the siting of water-dependent and
water-related uses:
a. Presently developed sites;
b. Sites where water-dependent or water-related uses have been previously established;
c. Sites where shoreline improvements are in place;
d. Sites where damage to viable, naturally functioning wetlands, or other environmentally
sensitive features, could be minimized.
Port of the Islands is a unique development, which is located within the Urban Designated Area, but
is also totally within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern. However, a portion of the
development was determined "vested" by the State of Florida, thus exempting it from the
requirements of Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. Further, there is an existing Development
Agreement between Port of the Islands, Inc. and the State of Florida Department of Community
Affairs dated July 2, 1985, which regulates land uses at Port of the Islands. Port of the Islands is
eligible for all provisions of the Urban - Mixed Use District in which it is located to the extent that the
overall residential density and commercial intensity does not exceed that permitted under zoning at
time of adoption of this Plan.
1. Urban Residential Subdistrict
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to provide for higher densities in an area with fewer natural
resource constraints and where existing and planned public facilities are concentrated.
This ,Subdistrict comprises approximately 93,000 acres and 80% of the Urban Mixed Use
District. Maximum eligible residential density shall be determined through the Density Rating
System but shall not exceed 16 dwelling units per acre except in accordance with the
Transfer of Development Rights Section of the Land Development Code.
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words dc"b!e ct:!cke.", thrc'_';h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
2. Urban Coastal Frinae Subdistrict
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to provide transitional densities between the Conservation
Designated Area and the Urban Designated Area. It includes that area south of US 41
between the City of Naples and Collier-Seminole State Park, including Marco Island and
comprises approximately 18,000 acres and 15% of the Urban Mixed Use District. In order to
facilitate hurricane evacuation and to protect the adjacent environmentally sensitive
Conservation Designated Area, residential densities shall be limited to a maximum of 4
dwelling units per acre, except as allowed in the Density Rating System to exceed 4 units per
acre through provision of Affordable Housing and Transfer of Development Rights. Rezones
are recommended to be in the form of a Planned Unit Development. The Marco Island Master
Plan shall provide for density, intensity, siting criteria and specific standards for land use
districts on Marco Island.
3. Urban Residential Frin_oe Subdistrict
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to provide transitional densities between the Urban
Designated Area and the Agricultural/Rural Area and comprises approximately 5,500 acres
and 5% of the Urban Mixed Use District. Residential land uses may be allowed at a
maximum density of 1.5 units per gross acre, subject to the following conditions: and are not
subject to the Density Rating System:
a. All rezones are encouraged to be in the form of a Planned Unit Development; and
b. Proposed development in the area shall be fully responsible for all necessary water
management improvements, including the routing of all on-site and appropriate off-site
water through the project's water management system, and a fair share cost of necessary
improvements to the CR 951 canal/out-fall system made necessary by new development
in the area.
4. PUD Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict
The purpose of this Subdistrict is to allow for small-scale retail, offices, and service facilities to
serve the daily needs of the residents of a PUD. The acreage eligible for Neighborhood
Village Center designation and uses shall be sized in proportion to the number of units to be
served, but in no event shall the acreage exceed 15 acres. The Neighborhood Village Center
uses may be combined with recreational facilities or other amenities of the PUD and shall be
conveniently located to serve the PUD. The Village Center shall not have independent access
to any roadway external to the PUD and shall be integrated into the PUD. Phasing of
construction of the Neighborhood Village Center shall be controlled so that it occurs concurrent
with the residential units. The Planned Unit Development district of the Land Development
Code shall be amended within one (1) year to provide standards and principles regulating
access, location or integration within the PUD of the Village Center, allowed uses, and square
footage and/or acreage thresholds.
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items A - K); words Iratics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words dc'_'b!c ctr!ckc.". through are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Business Park Subdistrict
The Business Park Subdistrict is intended to provide for a mix of industrial uses and
non-industrial uses, designed in an attractive park-like environment with low structural
density where building coverage ranges between 25% to 45% and where landscaped
areas provide for buffering and enjoyment by the employees and patrons of the park.
Business Parks shall be allowed as a Subdistrict in the Urban-Mixed Use District,
Urban Commercial District and Urban Industrial District and may include the
general uses allowed within each District, the specific uses set forth below, and shall
comply with the following general conditions:
a Business Parks shall be permitted to include up to 30% of the total acreage for non-
industrial uses of the type identified in "c" below, and will reserve land within the
industrially designated areas for industrial uses. The percentage and mix of each
category of use shall be determined at the time of zoning in accordance with the criteria
specified in the Land Development Code.
Access to arterial road systems shall be in accordance with the Collier County Access
Management Policy and consistent with Objective 7 and Policy 7.1 of the Traffic
Circulation Sub-Element.
c Non-industrial uses may include uses such as certain offices, financial institutions, retail
services, institutional, cultural facilities, medical facilities, hotels/motels at a density of 26
units per acre, and recreational facilities. Retail Uses shall be limited to those uses which
serve the employees of businesses within the Park or are related to the products, goods
and services that are manufactured, distributed, produced or provided by businesses in
the Park.
d When the Business Park is located within the Urban Industrial District or includes
industrially zoned land, those uses allowed in the Industrial Zoning District shall be
permitted provided that the total industrial acreage is not greater than the amount
previously zoned or designated industrial. When a Business Park is located in the Urban
Commercial District or Urban-Mixed Use District, the industrial uses shall be limited to
light industry such as light manufacturing, processing, and packaging in fully enclosed
buildings; research, design and product development; printing, lithography and publishing;
and similar light industrial uses that are compatible with non-industrial uses permitted in
the district; and, the Planned Unit Development Ordinance or Rezoning Ordinance for a
Business Park project shall list specifically all permitted uses and development standards
consistent with the criteria identified in this provision.
e Business Parks must be a minimum of 35 acres in size.
f Business Parks located within Interstate Activity Center quadrants that permit Industrial
Uses shall also be required to meet the standards as stated under the Interstate Activity
Center Subdistrict for commercial and industrial land uses.
g Business Parks shall adopt standards for the development of individual building parcels
and general standards for buffering, landscaping, open space, signage, lighting,
screening of outdoor storage, parking and access management.
h When located in a District other than the Urban Industrial District, the Business Park must
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words d_-"_'b~c :tr!'c_k:.-. thrc'_';h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
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have direct access t;o a road classified as an arterial in the Traffic Circulation Sub-
Element.
Business Parks are encouraged to utilize PUD zoning.
The maximum additional acreage eligible to be utilized for a Business Park Subdistrict
within the Urban-Mixed Use District is 500 acres, exclusive of open space and
conservation areas.
6. Office and In-fill Commercial Subdistrict
The intent of this Subdistrict is to allow low intensity office commercial or in-fill commercial
development on small parcels within the Urban-Mixed Use District located along arterial and
collector roadways where residential development, as allowed by the Density Rating System,
may not be compatible or appropriate. Lower intensity office commercial development attracts
low traffic volumes on the abutting roadway(s) and is generally compatible with nearby
residential and commercial development. The criteria listed below must be met for any
project utilizing this Subdistrict. For purposes of this Subdistrict, "abuts" and "abutting"
excludes intervening public street, easement (other than utilities) or right-of-way, except for an
intervening local street; and "commercial" refers to C-1 through C-5 zoning districts and
commercial components of PUDs.
a. The subject site abuts a road classified as an arterial or collector as identified on the five-
year Future Traffic Circulation Map, as contained in the Traffic Circulation Sub-Element.
b. The site utilized for commercial use is 12 acres or less in size, and the balance of the
property in excess of 12 acres, if any, is limited to an environmental conservation
easement or open space;
c. The site abuts commercial zoning:
(i) On one side and non-commercial zoning on the other side; or,
(ii) On both sides;
d. The depth of the requested commercial does not exceed the depth of the abutting
commercial parcel(s);
e. Project uses are limited to office or low intensity commercial, except for land abutting
commercial zoning on both sides, as provided for in (c) above, the project uses may
include those of the highest intensity abutting commercial zoning district;
f. The parcel in question was not created to take advantage of this provision and was
created prior to the adoption of this provision in the Growth Management Plan on October
28, 1997;
g. At time of development, the project will be served by central public water and sewer; and
h. The project will be compatible with existing land uses and permitted future land uses on
surrounding properties.
i. For those sites that have existing commercial zoning abutting one side, commercial
zoning used pursuant to this subsection shall only be applied one time to serve as a
transitional use and will not be permitted to expand.
The maximum acreage eligible to be utilized for the Office and Infill Subdistrict within the
Urban-Mixed Use District is 250 acres.
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additions in response to the ORC report; words tic'_'5!= =tr!c~"_~ thrc'_';h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
7. Traditional Neiahbo~hood Design Subdistrict
The purpose of this provision is to encourage the development of Traditional Neighborhood
Design (TND) projects. TNDs are typically human-scale, pedestrian-oriented, interconnected
residential neighborhood projects that are centered around a village green with a mix of
commercial uses including retail, office and civic amenities that complement each other.
Residential uses are often located above retail uses. A grid pattern is the basis for the
transportation network. The main street component of the TND is appropriately integrated in
the TND and sized in proportion to the scale of the project with a maximum of 15 acres of
commercial permitted. Standards shall be developed in the Land Development Code which will
regulate access, permitted uses, square footage and/or acreage thresholds, lot frontage
dimensions,street widths, setbacks, and other standards that are integral to the TND concept.
*8. Goodlette/Pine Riddle Commercial Infill Subdistrict
This subdistrict consists of 31 acres and is located at the northeast quadrant of two major
arterial roadways, Pine Ridge Road and Goodlette-Frank Road. In addition to uses allowed in
the Plan, the intent of the Goodlette/Pine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict is to provide
shopping, personal services and employment for the surrounding residential areas within a
convenient travel distance. The subdistrict is intended to be compatible with the neighboring
Pine Ridge Middle School and nearby residential development and therefore, emphasis will be
placed on common building architecture, signage, landscape design and site accessibility for
pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as motor vehicles.
Access to the Goodlette/Pine Ridge Commercial Infill Subdistrict may feature a traffic
signalized access point on Goodlette-Frank Road, which may provide for access to the
neighboring Pine Ridge Middle School. Other site access locations will be designed consistent
with the Collier County access management criteria.
Development intensity within this district will be limited to single-story retail commercial uses,
while professional or medical related offices, including financial institutions, may occur in three-
story buildings. ^ maximum of 275,000 square feet of gross leasable area for retail
commercial and office and financial institution development may occur within this subdistrict.
Retail commercial uses shall be limited to a maximum of 125,000 square feet of gross leasable
area on the south +/-23 acres. No individual retail tenant may exceed 65,000 square feet of
gross leasable area.
Unless otherwise required by the South Florida Water Management District, the .87+/- acre
wetland area located on the northeastem portion of the site will be preserved.
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MAP 5 A
*GOODLETTEIPINE RIDGE COMMERCIAL INFILL SUBDISTRICT
PINE RIDGE ROAD (C.R. 896)
MILANO DRIVE~
LASTRADA LANE
PINE RIDGE ROAD (C.R. 896)
INDICATE8 BOUNDARY OF GOODLETTE,/PINE RIDGE
COMMERCIAL INFILL SUBDISTRICT
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
DENSITY RATING SYSTEM
This Density Rating System is only applicable to areas designated Urban, Urban - Mixed Use
District, as identified on the Future Land Use Map, exclusive of the Urban Residential Fringe
Subdistrict, and exclusive of Urban areas encompassed by the Immokalee Area Master Plan,
Golden Gate Area Master Plan, and Marco Island Master Plan. The Density Rating System is
applicable to the Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict to the extent that the residential density
cap of 4 dwelling units per acre is not exceeded, except for the density bonus for Affordable
Housing and Transfer of Development Rights. This Density Rating System only applies to
residential dwelling units. VVithin the applicable Urban Designated Areas, a base density of 4
residential dwelling units per gross acre is permitted, though not an entitlement. This base
level of density may be adjusted depending upon the characteristics of the project.
a. Density Bonuses
Consistency with the following characteristics may add to the base density. Density bonuses
are discretionary, not entitlements, and are dependent upon meeting the criteria for each
bonus provision and compatibility with surrounding properties, as well as the criteria in the
Land Development Code. All new residential zoning shall be consistent with the Density
Rating System, except as provided in policies 5.9, 5.10 and 5.11 of the Future Land Use
Element.
1. Conversion of Commercial Zonim3
If the project includes conversion of commercial zoning which is not located within an
Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center, or which is not consistent with
the Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict, a bonus of up to 16 dwelling units may be
added for every 1 acre of commercial zoning which is converted. These dwelling units
may be distributed over the entire project. The project must be compatible with
surrounding land uses.
2. Proximity to Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center
If the project is within one mile of a Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity
Center and located within a residential density band, 3 residential units per gross acre
may be added. The density band around a Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange
Activity Center shall be measured by the radial distance from the center of the intersection
around which the Mixed Use Activity Center or Interchange Activity Center is situated. If
50% or more of a project is within the density band, the additional density applies to the
gross acreage of the entire project. Density bands are designated on the Future Land
Use Map and shall not apply within the Estates Designation or for properties within the
Traffic Congestion Area.
3. Affordable Housing
To encourage the provision of affordable housing within the Urban Designated Area, a
maximum of up to 8 residential units per gross acre may be added to the base density if
the project meets the definitions and requirements of the Affordable Housing Density
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
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Bonus Ordinance (Section 2.7.7 of the Land Development Code, Ordinance #91-102,
adopted October 30, 1991). In the Urban Coastal Fringe Subdistrict, Affordable Housing
projects must provide appropriate mitigation consistent with Policy 13.1.2 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element.
4. Residential In-fill
To encourage residential in-fill in areas with existing development, 3 residential dwelling
units per gross acre may be added if the following criteria are met:
(a) The project is 10 acres or less in size;
(b) At time of development, the project will be served by central public water and sewer;
(c) The project is compatible with surrounding land uses;
(d) The property in question has no common site development plan with adjacent
property;
(f) There is no common ownership with any adjacent parcels; and
(g) The parcel in question was not created to take advantage of the in-fill residential
density bonus and was created prior to the adoption of this provision in the Growth
Management Plan on January 10, 1989.
5. Roadway Access
If the project has direct access to 2 or more arterial or collector roads as identified in the
Traffic Circulation Element, 1 residential dwelling unit per gross acre may be added.
Density credits based on future roadways will be awarded if the developer commits to
construct a portion of the roadway (as determined by the County Transportation
Department) or the road is scheduled for completion during the first five years of the
Capital Improvements Plan. The Roadway Access bonus is not applicable to properties
located within the Traffic Congestion Area.
6. Transfer of Development Rights
To encourage preservation/conservation of natural resources, density transfers are
permitted within that portion of the Urban designated area subject to this Density Rating
System. However, density shall not be transferred into the Coastal Management Area
from outside the Coastal Management Area. Lands lying seaward of the Coastal
Management Boundary, identified on the Future Land Use Map, are within the Coastal
Management Area. Density may be increased above and beyond the density otherwise
allowed by the Density Rating System in accordance with the Transfer of Development
Rights (TDR) Section 2.2.24.11 of the Land Development Code adopted by Ordinance
#91-102, on October 30, 1991, as amended.
b. Density Reduction
Consistency with the following characteristic would subtract density:
1. Traffic Congestion Area
If the project is within the Traffic Congestion Area, an area identified as subject to long
range traffic congestion, I dwelling unit per gross acre would be subtracted. The Traffic
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additions in response to the ORC report; words dc'_'5!: =t.";c~.". thrcu?~h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Congestion Bounda~j is shown on the Future Land Use Map and consists of the western
coastal Urban Designated Area seaward of a boundary marked by Airport-Pulling Road
(including an extension north to the Lee County boundary), Davis Boulevard, County Barn
Road, and Rattlesnake Hammock Road consistent with the Mixed Use Activity Center's
residential density band located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of
Rattlesnake Hammock Road and County Road 951 (including an extension to the east).
Properties adjacent to the Traffic Congestion Area shall be considered part of the Traffic
Congestion Area if their only access is to a road forming the boundary of the Area;
however, if that property also has an access point to a road not forming the boundary of
the Traffic Congestion Area it will not be subject to the density reduction.
c. Density Conditions:
The following density condition applies to all properties subject to the Density Rating System.
1. Maximum Density
The maximum permitted density shall not exceed 16 residential dwelling units per gross
acre within the Urban designated area, except when utilizing the Transfer of Development
Rights (TDR) Section 2.2.24.10 of the Land Development Code adopted by Ordinance
#91-102, on October 30, 1991, as amended.
B. Urban Commercial District
This District is intended to accommodate almost all new commercial zoning; a variety of residential
uses, including higher densities for properties not located within the Urban Coastal Fringe or Urban
Residential Fringe Subdistricts; and a variety of non-residential uses.
1. Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict
Mixed Use Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map Series
identified in the Future Land Use Element. The locations are based on intersections of major
roads and on spacing criteria. There are 19 Mixed Use Activity Centers which comprise
approximately 3,000 acres, including 3 Interchange Activity Centers (~4, 9, 10) which will be
discussed separately. Two Activity Centers #19 and 21 have been deleted and replaced by
the land use designations identified in the Marco Island Master Plan and Future Land Use
Map.
The Mixed-Use Activity Center concept is designed to concentrate almost all new commercial
zoning in locations where traffic impacts can readily be accommodated, to avoid strip and
disorganized patterns of commercial development, and to create focal points within the
community. Additionally, some commercial development is allowed outside of Mixed Use
Activity Centers in the Neighborhood Village Center Subdistrict, Office and Infill Commercial
Subdistrict, Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict, Traditional Neighborhood Design
Subdistrict, and by Policies 4.7, 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11 of the Future Land Use Element.
Mixed Use Activity Centers are intended to be mixed-use in character. The actual mix of the
various land uses - which may include the full array of commercial uses, residential uses,
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
institutional uses, hoteli'motel uses at a density consistent with the Land Development Code -
shall be determined during the rezoning process based on consideration of the factors listed
below.
For residential development, if a project is within the boundaries of a Mixed Use Activity
Center which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict or Urban Coastal Fringe
Subdistrict, up to 16 residential units per gross acre may be permitted. This density may be
distributed throughout the project, including any portion located outside of the boundary of the
Mixed Use Activity Center.
The factors to consider during review of a rezone petition are as follows:
- Rezones within Mixed Use Activity Centers are encouraged to be in the form of a Planned
Unit Development. There shall be no minimum acreage limitation for such Planned Unit
Developments except all requests for rezoning must meet the requirements for rezoning in
the Land Development Code.
- The amount, type and location of existing zoned commercial land, and developed
commercial uses, within the Mixed Use Activity Center and within two road miles of the
Mixed Use Activity Center;
Market demand and service area for the proposed commercial land uses to be used as a
guide to explore the feasibility of the requested land uses;
Existing patterns of land use within the Mixed Use Activity Center and within two radial
miles;
Adequacy of infrastructure capacity, particularly roads;
Compatibility of the proposed development with, and adequacy of buffering for, adjoining
properties;
Natural or man-made constraints;
- Rezoning criteria identified in the Land Development Code;
Conformance with Access Management Plans for Mixed Use Activity Centers contained in
the Land Development Code;
- Coordinated traffic flow on-site and off-site, as may be demonstrated by a Traffic Impact
Analysis, and a site plan/master plan indicating on-site traffic movements, access point
locations and type, median opening locations and type on the abutting roadway(s),
location of traffic signals on the abutting roadway(s), and internal and external vehicular
and pedestrian interconnections;
- Interconnection(s) for pedestrians, bicycles and motor vehicles with existing and future
adjacent projects;
- Conformance with the architectural design standards as identified in the Land
Development Code.
The approximate boundaries of Mixed Use Activity Centers have been delineated on the
maps located at the end of this section as part of the Future Land Use Map Series. The
actual boundaries of Mixed Use Activity Centers listed below by Activity Center and location
are specifically defined on the maps and shall be considered to delineate the boundaries for
those Mixed Use Activity Centers.
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amendments.
# 1 Immokalee Road and Airport Road
# 6 Davis Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard
# 8 Airport Road and Golden Gate Parkway
#11 Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport Road
#12 US 41 and Pine Ridge Road
#13 Airport Road and Pine Ridge Road
#15 Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Boulevard
#16 US 41 and Airport Road
#17 US 41 and Rattlesnake-Hammock Road
#18 US 41 and Isles of Capri Road
#20 US 41 and Wiggins Pass Road
The mix of uses in all of these specifically designated, except for #6 at Davis Boulevard and
Santa Barbara Boulevard, range from 80 to 100% commercially zoned and/or developed
property. Activity Center #6 is approximately 60% commercially zoned and/or developed.
For purposes of these specifically designated Activity Centers, the entire Activity Center is
eligible for up to 100%, or any combination thereof, of each of the following uses:
commercial, residential and/or community facilities.
Mixed Use Activity Centers may be designated as Master Planned Mixed Use Activity
Centers. Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Centers are those which have a unified plan of
development in the form of a Planned Unit Development, Development of Regional Impact or
an area-wide Development of Regional Impact. Property owners within Mixed Use Activity
Centers shall be required to utilize the Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Center process.
# 2 US 41 and Immokalee Road
# 3 Immokalee Road and CR 951
# 5 US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road
# 7 Rattlesnake-Hammock Road and CR 951
#14 Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway
In recognition of the benefit resulting from the coordination of planned land uses and
coordinated access points to the public road network, Master Planned Activity Centers are
encouraged through the allowance of flexibility in the boundaries, mix and location of uses
permitted within a designated Mixed Use Activity Center and may be permitted to modify the
designated configuration. The boundaries of Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Centers
depicted on the Future Land Use Map Series are understood to be flexible and subject to
modification during final site design; however, the approved amount of commercial
development shall not be exceeded. The actual mix of land uses shall be determined using
the criteria for other Mixed Use Activity Centers. All of the following criteria must be met for a
project to qualify as a Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Center:
The applicant shall have unified control of the majority of a quadrant in a
designated Activity Center. Majority of the quadrant shall be defined as at least
51% of the privately owned land within any Activity Center quadrant. However, if a
property owner has less than 51% ownership within a quadrant, that property
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to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
owner may siill request a rezoning under the provisions of a Mixed Use Activity
Center Subdistrict subject to the maximum acreage allowed in Paragraph 2 below.
Property owners with less than 51% ownership are encouraged to incorporate
vehicular and pedestrian accesses with adjacent properties within the Activity
Center. Any publicly owned land within the quadrant will be excluded from
acreage calculations to determine unified control;
2. The permitted land uses for a Master Planned Mixed Use Activity Center shall be
same as for designated Activity Centers; however, a Master Planned Mixed Use
Activity Center encompassing the majority of property in two or more quadrants
shall be afforded the flexibility to redistribute a part or all of the allocation from one
quadrant to another. The maximum amount of commercial permitted at Activity
Centers # 3 and #7 is 40 acres per quadrant for a total of 160 acres maximum in
the entire Activity Center, the balance of the of the land uses shall be for
residential and/or community facilities. Activity Center #14 shall have a maximum
of 45 acres for commercial use, the balance of the land uses shall be for
residential and/or community facilities. Activity Centers #2 and #5 have
approximately 80% of the area zoned or developed for commercial uses. For
purposes of these two Activity Centers, the entire Activity Center is eligible for up
to 100% or any combination thereof, of the following uses: commercial, residential
and/or community facilities.
3. The location and configuration of all land uses within a Master Planned Mixed Use
Activity Center shall be compatible with and related to existing site features,
surrounding development, and existing natural and manmade constraints.
Commercial uses shall be oriented so as to provide coordinated and functional
transportation access to major roadways serving the Activity Center, and
functionally related or integrated with surrounding land uses and the planned
transportation network; and
4. Adjacent properties within the Activity Center that are not under the unified control
of the applicant shall be considered and appropriately incorporated (i.e. pedestrian
and vehicular interconnections) into the applicant's Master Plan.
New Mixed Use Activity Centers may be proposed if all of the following criteria are
met and an amendment is made to delineate the specific boundaries on the Future
Land Use Map series for Mixed Use Activity Centers:
· The intersection around which the Mixed Use Activity Center is located consists of
an arterial and collector road, or two arterial roads, based upon roadway
classifications in the Traffic Circulation Element.
· The Mixed Use Activity Center is no closer than two miles from any existing Mixed
Use Activity Center, as measured from the center point of the intersections around
which the existing and proposed Mixed Use Activity Centers are located.
· Market justification is provided demonstrating need for a Mixed Use Activity
Center at the proposed location.
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words a'"'~" ~'""~'"'" +~' ..... ~' are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
2. Interchange Activity Center Subdistrict
Interchange Activity Centers have been designated on the Future Land Use Map at each of
the three Interstate 75 interchanges and include numbers 4, g and 10. The boundaries of
these Interchange Activity Centers have been specifically defined on the maps located at the
end of this Section as part of the Future Land Use Map Series. Any changes to the
boundaries of these Interchange Activity Centers shall require an amendment to the Future
Land Use Map Series.
Interchange Activity Centers ~ and #10 allow for a mixture of land uses - which may include
100% or any combination thereof, of each of the following uses: the full array of commercial
uses, residential and non-residential uses, institutional uses, hotel/motel uses at a density
consistent with the Land Development Code, and Business Parks; and industrial uses as
identified below in the southwest and southeast quadrants of Interchange Activity Center ~4.
No industrial uses shall be allowed in Interchange Activity Center #10. The actual mix of uses
shall be determined during the rezoning process based on consideration of the same factors
listed under the Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict.
Interchange Activity Center # 9 shall be subject to the requirement of the development of an
Interchange Master Plan (IMP). The IMP is intended to create an enhanced "gateway" to
Naples. The IMP process shall be initiated by the property owners and/or their
representatives by meeting with the County planning staff within 60 days of the adoption of
this Growth Management Plan amendment and a finding of compliance from the Department
of Community Affairs. The purpose of the meeting will be to establish a mutually acceptable
vision statement for Activity Center # 9. The Interchange Master Plan shall be adopted by
Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners. All rezones thereafter shall meet the
intent of the vision statement.
Subsequent to the development of the vision statement, new projects within Activity Center #
9 are encouraged to have a unified plan of development in the form of a Planned Unit
Development. The mixture of uses allowed in Interchange Activity Center # 9 shall include
the full array of commercial uses; residential and non-residential uses; institutional uses;
Business Park; hotel/motel uses at a density consistent with the Land Development Code;
industrial uses in the northeast, southwest and southeast quadrants. The mix and intensity of
land uses shall meet the intent of the vision statement and be defined during the rezoning
process. The entire Interchange Activity Center is eligible for up to 100% of the entire
acreage to be developed for any of the uses referenced above, except the maximum amount
of commercial acreage shall not exceed 55% of the total acreage (632.5 ac.) of Interchange
Activity Center # 9. The factors to consider during review of a rezone petition shall be
compliance with the vision statement and those included for the Mixed Use Activity Center.
For residential development, if a project is within the boundaries of an Interchange Activity
Center, which is not within the Urban Residential Fringe Subdistrict and not within the Estates
Designation, up to 16 residential units per gross acre may be permitted. This density may be
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words -~--' '~' --'-;-'~-~,,- ~, ..... ~' are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
distributed throughout tl~e project, including any portion located outside of the boundary of the
Activity Center.
Based on the unique location and function of Interchange Activity Centers, some Industrial
land uses that serve regional markets and derive specific benefit when located in the
Interchange Activity Centers shall be allowed, provided each such use is reviewed and found
to be compatible with existing and approved land uses. Industrial uses shall be limited to:
manufacturing, warehousing, storage, and distribution.
The following conditions shall be required to ensure compatibility of Industrial land uses with
other commercial, residential and/or institutional land uses in the Interchange Activity Centers;
to maintain the appearance of these Interchange Activity Centers as gateways to the
community; and to mitigate any adverse impacts caused by noise, glare or fumes to the
adjacent property owners. The Planned Unit Development and/or rezoning ordinance shall
contain specific language regarding the permitted Industrial land uses, compatibility
requirements, and development standards consistent with the following conditions. Site
specific development details will be reviewed during the Site Development Plan review
process.
- Landscaping, buffering and/or berming shall be installed along the Interstate;
- Fencing shall be wooden or masonry;
-Wholesale and storage uses shall not be permitted immediately adjacent to the right-of-way
of the Interstate;
- Central water and sewage systems shall be required;
- State Access Management Plans, as applicable;
- No direct access to the Interstate right-of-way shall be permitted;
Joint access and frontage roads shall be established when frontage is not adequate to meet
the access spacing requirements of the Access Control Policy, Activity Center Access
Management Plans, or---
-Access points and median openings shall be designed to provide adequate turning radii to
accommodate truck traffic and to minimize the need for U-turn movements;
- The developer shall be responsible to provide all necessary traffic improvements - to include
traffic signals, turn lanes, deceleration lanes, and other improvements deemed necessary -
as determined through the rezoning process;
- A maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for the designated Industrial land uses component of the
projects shall be established at 0.45.
3. Business Park Subdistrict
The Business Park Subdistrict is intended to provide for a mix of industrial uses and non-
industrial uses, designed in an attractive park-like environment with low structural density
where building coverage ranges between 25% to 45% and landscaped areas provide for
buffering and enjoyment by the employees and patrons of the Park. Business Parks shall be
allowed as a subdistrict in the Urban Commercial District subject to the criteria set forth under
the Business Park Subdistrict in the Urban-Mixed Use District.
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items A - K); words Itafics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words '~""~'~- -'*-""u'-'- *~- ..... ~' are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
C. Urban - Industrial District
The Industrial Land Use District is reserved primarily for industrial type uses and comprises
approximately 2,200 acres. Besides basic Industrial uses, limited commercial uses are permitted.
Retail commercial uses are prohibited, except as accessory to Industrial or Business Park uses.
The C-5, C-4 and PUD Commercial Zoning Districts along the perimeter of the designated Urban -
Industrial District that existed as of October 1997 shall be deemed consistent with this Land Use
District. Industrially designated areas shall have access to a road classified as an arterial or
collector in the Traffic Circulation Element, or access may be provided via a local road that does
not service a predominately residential area. Intensities of use shall be those related to:
a. Manufacturing;
b. Processing;
Storage and warehousing;
d. Wholesaling;
e. Distribution;
f. High technology;
g. Laboratories;
h. Assembly;
i. Computer and data processing;
Business services;
k. Other basic industrial uses as described in the Industrial Zoning District of the Land
Development Code;
I. Business Park uses as discussed below and as described in the Business Park Zoning
District of the Land Development Code; and
m. Support commercial uses, such as child care centers and restaurants.
1. Business Park Subdistrict
The Business Park Subdistrict is intended to provide for a mix of industrial uses and non-
industrial uses, designed in an attractive park-like environment with low structural density
where building coverage ranges between 25% to 45% and landscaped areas provide for
buffering and enjoyment by the employees and patrons of the Park. Business Parks shall be
allowed as a Subdistrict in the Urban Industrial District subject to the criteria set forth under
the Business Park Subdistrict in the Urban-Mixed Use District.
II. AGRICULTURAL/RURAL DESIGNATION
Rural & A.qricultural Area Assessment
The Governor and Cabinet sitting as the Administration Commission, on June 22, 1999, issued the
Final Order (AC-99-002) pursuant to Section 163.3184(10)(b), Florida Statutes, in Division of
Administrative Hearinq Case No. 98-0324GM. Pursuant to the Order, Collier County is required to
prepare a Rural and Agricultural Assessment (Assessment). This Assessment may be phased.
The Geographic Scope of the Assessment Area shall be as follows:
Includes: All land desLqnated Agricultural/Rural
Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern
Conservation/ands outside the Urban Boundary
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words dc'_'5!~ :tr!ck~_.". thr~"gh are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
South Golden Gat~e Estates
Excludes: All Urban des~qnated areas
Northern Golden Gate Estates
The Settlement District
The Assessment, or any phase thereof, shall be a collaborative, community-based effort with full
and broad-based public participation and assistance from applicable State and Regional agencies.
At a minimum, the Assessment must identify the means to accomplish the followinq:
1. Identify and propose measures to protect prime agricultural areas. Such measures
should prevent the premature conversion of agricultural/ands to other uses.
2. Direct incompatible uses away from wetlands and up/and habitat in order to protect
water quality and quantity and maintain the natural water regime as well as to protect
listed animal and plant species and their habitats.
3. Assess the growth potential of the Area by assessing the potential conversion of rural
/ands to other uses, in appropriate locations, while discouraging urban sprawl,
directing incompatible land uses away from critical habitat and encouraqing
development that utilizes creative land use planning techniques including, but not
limited to, public and private schools, urban villages, new towns, satellite
communities, area-based a/locations, cjustering and open space provisions and
mixed use development. The Assessment, or any phase thereof, shall recognize the substantial
advantaqes of innovative approaches to development which may better serve to
protect environmental/)/sensitive areas, maintain the economic viability of agricultural
and other predominantly rural land uses, and provide for the cost efficient delivery of
public facilities and services.
Interim Development Provisions for the Agricultural/Rural Assessment Area
Amendments based on the Assessment shall be completed by June 22, 2002. Residential and
other uses in the Area for which completed applications for development approval, rezoning,
conditional use, subdivision approval, site plan approval, or plats were filed with or approved by
Collier County prior to June 22, 1999, shall be processed and considered under the
Comprehensive Plan as it existed on June 22, 1999. If the County elects to address a specific
.cleo(Tral~hic portion of the Area as a phase of the Assessment, the interim land use controls shall be
lifted from the specific geographic area upon completion of the applicable phase of the Assessment
and the implementing Comprehensive Plan amendments for that phase becominq effective. Until
the Assessment is complete and comprehensive plan amendments to implement the Assessment,
or any phase thereof, are in effect, the only land uses and development allowable in the area shall
be those set forth in the Aqricultural/Rural Mixed Use District and the Land Development Code
(Section 2.2.2) in effect on June 22, 1999 for the Agricultural/Rural District, except the following
uses are prohibited and shall not be allowed: 1. New golf courses or driving ranges.
2. Extension or new provision of central water and sewer service into the Area.
3. New package wastewater treatment plants.
4. Residential development except farmworker housing or housinq directly related to
support farminq operations, or staff housincl (12 du/ac) and other uses directly
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words dc'_'5!~_ =*.:!c~c.-. thrc'_'Gh are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
related to the management of public/y-owned land, or one single family dwefting unit
per lot or parcel created prior to June 22, 1999.
5. Commercial or industrial development except gas and telephone facilities, electric
transmission and distribution facilities, emergency power structures, fire and police
stations, emergency media/stations.
6. Transient residential such as hotels, mote/s, and bed and breakfast facilities.
7. Zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, or other similar uses.
8. Public and private schools.
9. Collection and transfer sites for resource recovery.
10. Landfifts
11. Social and fraternal organizations.
12. Group care facilities.
13. Sports instructional schools and camps.
14. Asphalt and concrete batch makinq plants.
15. Recreational Vehicle Parks
These interim development standards shall not affect or limit the continuation of existin.q uses.
Existing uses shall also include those uses for which all required permits have been issued, or uses
for which completed applications have been received by the County prior to June 22, 1999. The
continuation of existinq uses shall include expansions of those uses if such expansions are
consistent with or clearly ancillary to the existing use and do not require a rezoning or
comprehensive plan amendment.
Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs)
The foftowinq areas shall be generafly mapped and identified as Natural Resource Protection Areas
(NRPAs): Camp Keais Strand, CREW Lands, Okaloacoochee Slough, Belle Meade and South
Golden Gate Estates.
Natural Resource Protection Areas (NRPAs) are designated on the Future Land Use Map:
1. Within these areas, only agriculture and directly-related uses and one single family dwelling unit
per parcel or lot created prior to June 22, 1999, shaft be allowed,'
2. These interim development standards shall not affect or limit the continuation of existing uses.
Existing uses shaft also include those uses for which aft required permits have been issued, or
uses for which completed applications have been received by the County prior to June 22,
1999. The continuation of existing uses shall include expansions of those uses if such
expansions are consistent with or clearly' ancillary to the existing use and do not require a
rezoning or comprehensive plan amendment;
The general location shaft be identified on a map as the interim NRPAs and shaft be refined as
actual data and analysis is made available during the Collier County Rural and Agricultural Area
Assessment.
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words ""' '"~" -*-~"~-"" *~' ..... ~' are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
The Agricultural/Rural Land Use Designation is for those areas that are remote from the existing
development pattern, lack public facilities and services, are environmentally sensitive or are in
agricultural production. Urbanization is not promoted, therefore most allowable land uses are of
low intensity in an effort to maintain and promote the rural character of these lands.
The following uses are permitted in this District, sub/ect to the/nterim Development Provisions:
a. Agricultural uses such as farming, ranching, forestry, bee-keeping;
b. Residential uses at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per five gross acres, except for
legal non-conforming lots of record;
c. Habitat preservation uses;
d. Parks, open space and recreational uses, golf courses;
e. Essential services as defined in the Land Development Code;
f. Safety service facilities;
g. Community facilities such as churches, group housing uses, cemeteries; and schools which
shall be subject to the following criteria:
· Site area and school size shall be subject to the General Educational Facilities Report
submitted annually by the Collier County School Board to the Board of County
Commissioners.
· The Site must comply with the State Requirements for Educational Facilities adopted by
the State Board of Education.
· The site shall be subject to all applicable State or Federal regulations.
h. Communication and utility facilities, except for central water and sewer facilities as noted
above;
i. Migrant labor housing as provided in the Land Development Code;
j. Earthmining, oil extraction and related processing;
k. Asphalt plant as a Conditional Use as defined in the Land Development Code provided that
the asphalt plant: is compatible with surrounding land uses; is not located in a County, State
or Federal jurisdictional wetland area and any required buffer zones; is not located within
1,000 feet of a Florida State Park; is not located within the Area of Critical State Concern as
depicted on the Future Land Use Map; and, is not located within 1,000 feet of a natural
reservation
I. Commercial uses accessory to other permitted uses, such as restaurant accessory to golf
course or retail sales of produce accessory to farming, so long as restrictions or
limitations are imposed to insure the commercial use functions as an accessory,
subordinate use. Such restrictions or limitations could include limiting the size and/or
location of the commercial use and/or limiting access to the commercial use;
Commercial uses, within the Rural Commercial Subdistrict, based upon criteria;
Industrial uses within the Rural - Industrial District;
Travel trailer recreational vehicle parks, provided the following criteria are met:
1. The density is consistent with the Land Development Code;
2. The site has direct principal access to a road classified as an arterial in the Traffic
Circulation Element, direct principal access defined as a driveway and/or roadway
connection to the arterial road, with no access points from intervening properties; and,
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words d-'_'_'5!~ ~t:!c~.". th:~'_';h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
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3. The use will be com~3atible with surrounding land uses.
A. Agricultural/Rural - Mixed Use District
The purpose of this District is to protect and encourage agricultural activities, conserve and
preserve environmentally sensitive areas, provide for low density residential development, and
other uses identified under the Agricultural/Rural Designation. These areas generally lack public
facilities and services. Urbanization is not promoted, therefore most allowable land uses are of low
intensity in an effort to maintain and promote the rural character of these lands. Residential uses
are allowed as follows, subject to the Interim Development Provisions:
a. Low density residential dwelling units, at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per five
gross acres, except for legal non-conforming lots of record.,
b. Dormitories, duplexes and other staff housing, as may be provided in conjunction with
conservation uses, at a density in accordance with the Land Development Code;
c. Group housing uses at a density in accordance with that permitted in the Land Development
Code;
d. Staff housing in conjunction with safety service facilities and essential services, at a density in
accordance with the Land Development Code;
e. Farm labor housing in accordance with the Farm Labor Housing provision in the Land
Development Code;
f. Recreation camps as defined in, and at the density allowed by, the Land Development Code.
g. *Existing units approved for the Fiddler's Creek DRI may be reallocated to those parts of
Sections 18 and 19, Township 51 South, Range 27 East added to Fiddler's Creek DRI
together with part of Section 29, Township 51 South, Range 27 East, at a density greater than
1 unit per 5 gross acres provided that no new units are added to the 6,000 previously
approved units, which results in a gross density of 1.6 units per acre for the Fiddler's Creek
DRI; and further provided that no residential units shall be located on that part of Section 29
within the Fiddler's Creek DRI; and further provided that South Florida Water Management
District jurisdictional wetlands impacted by the DRI in said Sections do not exceed 10 acres.
1. Rural Commercial Subdistrict
Within the Agricultural/Rural - Mixed Use District, commercial development, up to a maximum
of 200 acres, may be allowed providing the following standards for intensity of use are met
and subject to the Interim Development Provisions:
a. The project, or that portion of a larger project, which is devoted to commercial
development, is 2.5 acres or less in size;
b. The project, or that portion of a larger project which is devoted to commercial
development, is no closer than 5 miles, measured by radial distance, from the nearest
developed commercial area, zoned commercial area or designated Mixed Use Activity
Center;
c. The proposed uses are those permitted in the C-1, C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts of the
Land Development Code;
d. The project is located on an arterial or collector roadway as identified in the Traffic
Circulation Element; and
e. The project is buffered from adjacent properties.
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words 4.., ,~.~...~...,.~.,.,. ,~. ..... ~' are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
B. Rural - Industrial District
The Rural - Industrial District, which encompasses approximately 600 acres of existing industrial
areas outside of Urban designated areas, is intended, and shall be reserved, for industrial type
uses, subject to the Interim Development Provisions. Besides basic Industrial uses, limited
commercial uses are permitted. Retail commercial uses are prohibited, except as accessory to
Industrial uses. The C-5 Commercial Zoning District on the perimeter of lands designated Rural -
Industrial District, as of October 1997, shall be deemed consistent with this Land Use District. All
industrial areas shall have direct access to a road classified as an arterial or collector in the Traffic
Circulation Element, or access may be provided via a local road that does not service a
predominately residential area. No new industrial land uses shall be permitted in the Area of
Critical State Concem. For the purposes of interpreting this D~=!~ct policy, oil and gas exploration,
drilling, and production ('oil extraction and related processin.q") shall not be deemed to be industrial
land uses and shall continue to be regulated by all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Intensities of use shall be those related to:
a. Manufacturing;
b. Processing;
c. Storage and warehousing;
d. Wholesaling;
e. Distribution;
f. Other basic industrial uses as described in the Industrial Zoning District in the Land
Development Code;
g. Support commercial uses, such as child care canters and restaurants.
C. Rura, I - Settlement Area District
This District consists of Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, and a portion of 22, Township 48 South, Range 27
East (the former North Golden Gate Subdivision), which was zoned and platted between 1967 and
1970. In settlement of a lawsuit pertaining to the permitted uses of this property, this property has
been "vested" for the uses specified in that certain "PUD by Settlement" zoning granted by the
County as referenced in that certain SETTLEMENT AND ZONING AGREEMENT dated the 27th
day of January, 1986. This Settlement Area is commonly known as Orangetree PUD. Refer to the
Golden Gate Area Master Plan for permiffed uses and standards.
III. ESTATES DESIGNATION
The Estates Land Use Designation encompasses lands which are already subdivided into
semi-rural residential parcels (2.25 acres as an average) essentially consisting of the Golden Gate
Estates Subdivision. The area is identified as having potential for population growth far removed
from supportive services and facilities. Expansion of the area shall be discouraged.
Pursuant to Policy 4.1 of the Future Land Use Element, the Golden Gate Area Master Plan
encompassing the Estates Designation was adopted by the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners on February 5, 1991. Refer to the Golden Gate Area Master Plan for siting cdteria
and development standards for specific land uses.
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words -~""""- "*-~'-~---'- °" ..... "are deletions in response
to the ORC report; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
V. CONSERVATION DESI(~NATION
The overall purpose of the Conservation Designation is to conserve and maintain the natural
resources of Collier County and their associated environmental, and recreational and economic
benefits. All native habitats possess ecological and physical characteristics that justify attempts to
maintain these important natural resources. Barrier Islands, coastal bays and wetlands deserve
particular attention because of their ecological value and their sensitivity to perturbation. It is
because of this that all proposals for development in the Conservation Designation must be subject
to rigorous review to ensure that the impacts of the development do not destroy or unacceptably
degrade the inherent functional values.
The Conservation Designation is intended to protect certain vital natural resource areas of the
County owned, primarily, by the public, although private in-holdings and privately owned
conservation areas do exist. This Designation includes such areas as Everglades National Park,
Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Fakahatchee Strand
State Preserve, Collier-Seminole State Park, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve,
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area, and the National Audubon Society's Corkscrew
Swamp Sanctuary (privately owned). The boundaries of the Conservation Designation may
periodically change as properties are acquired.
Standards for development in the Conservation Designation are found in the Conservation and
Coastal Management Element and the County's Land Development Regulations. The
Conservation Designation will accommodate limited residential development and future
non-residential uses. The following uses are permitted in this Designation, subject to the Interim
Development Provisions identified in the Agricultural/Rural Desiqnation Description Section:
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Single family dwelling units, and mobile homes where the Mobile Home Zoning Overlay
exists, at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per five gross acres, or one dwelling unit
per 3 gross acres for private in-holdings within the Big Cypress National Preserve - each
dwelling unit must be physically situated on a minimum five acre parcel, or minimum 3 acre
parcel for private in-holdings within the Big Cypress National Preserve.
Dormitories, duplexes and other staff housing, as may be provided in conjunction with
conservation uses, at a density in accordance with that permitted in the Land Development
Code;
Group housing uses at a density in accordance with that permitted in the Land Development
Code;
Staff housing in conjunction with safety service facilities and essential services, at a density in
accordance with the Land Development Code;
Farm labor housing in accordance with the Farm Labor Housing provision in the Land
Development Code;
Recreation camps as defined in, and at the density allowed by, the Land Development Code.
Essential services as defined in the Land Development Code;
Parks, open space and recreational uses;
Community facilities such as churches, group housing uses, cemeteries; and schools which
shall be subject to the following criteria:
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items A - K); words Italics and underlined are added by R-99-02; words double underlined are
additions in response to the ORC report; words dcub!c str!ck__..". thrcu~,h are deletions in response
to the ORC report; ,,denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1997 EAR-based
amendments.
Site area and sch(~ol size shall be subject to the General Educational Facilities Report
submitted annually by the Collier County School Board to the Board of County
Commissioners.
The Site must comply with the State Requirements for Educational Facilities adopted by
the State Board of Education.
The site shall be subject to all applicable State or Federal regulations.
j. Commercial uses accessory to other permitted uses, such as restaurant accessory to
operation of a Park or Preserve;
k. Safety service facilities;
I. Utility and communication facilities;
m. Earth mining;
n. Agriculture; and,
o. Oil extraction and related processing.
V. OVERLAYS AND SPECIAL FEATURES
A. Area of Critical State Concern Overlay
The Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) was established by the 1974 Florida
Legislature. The Critical Area is displayed on the Future Land Use Map as an overlay area. The
Critical Area encompasses lands designated Conservation, Agricultural/Rural, Estates and Urban
(Port of the Islands, Plantation Island and Copeland). Chokoloskee is excluded from the Big
Cypress Area of Critical State Concern. All Development Orders within the Critical Area shall
comply with Chapter 28-25, Florida Administrative Code, "Boundary and Regulations for the Big
Cypress Area of Critical State Concern". Those regulations include the following:
'1. Site Alteration
a. Site alteration shall be limited to 10% of the total site size, and installation of
non-permeable surfaces shall not exceed 50% of any such area. However, a minimum of
2,500 square feet may be altered on any permitted site.
b. Any non-permeable surface greater than 20,000 square feet shall provide for release of
surface run off, collected or uncollected, in a manner approximating the natural surface
water flow regime of the area.
c. Soils exposed during site alteration shall be stabilized and retention ponds or performance
equivalent structures or systems maintained in order to retain run off and siltation on the
construction site. Restoration of vegetation to site alteration areas shall be substantially
completed within 180 days following completion of a development. Re-vegetation shall be
accomplished with pre-existing species or other suitable species except that undesirable
exotic species shall not be replanted or propagated. Exotic species are listed below.
Australian Pine - (Casuarina spp.)
Bishopwood - (Bischofia javanica)
Brazilian Pepper - (Shinus terebinthfolius)
Melaleuca (cajeput) - (Melaleuca leucadendra spp.)
Downy Rosemyrtle - (Rhodomytus tomentosa)
Earleaf Acacia - (Acacia auriculiformis)
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d. No mangrove trees or salt marsh grasses shall be destroyed or otherwise altered. Plants
specifically protected by this regulation include: All wetland plants listed by the Florida
Department of Environmental Regulation in Chapter 17-301, Florida Administrative Code,
as amended.
d. Fill areas and related dredge or borrow ponds shall be aligned substantially in the
direction of local surface water flows and shall be separated from other fill areas and
ponds by unaltered areas of vegetation of comparable size. Dredge or borrow ponds shall
provide for the release of storm water as sheet flow from their downstream end into
unaltered areas of vegetation. Access roads to and between fill areas shall provide for the
passage of water in a manner approximating the natural flow regime and designed to
accommodate the 50 year storm. Fill areas and related ponds shall not substantially
retain or divert the total flow in or to a slough or strand or significantly impeded tidal action
in any portion of the estuarine zone.
f. Man-made lakes, ponds, or other containment works shall be constructed with a
maximum slope of 30 degrees to a depth of six feet of water. Whenever mineral
extraction is completed in new quarrying lakes, shoreline sloping, planting of littoral
shelves with nursery grown aquatic vegetation, restoration or revegetation of the property
and disposal of spoils or tailings shall be completed before abandonment of the site.
Existing quarrying lakes are exempt from this provision, except that whenever any person
carries out any activity defined in Section 380.04, Florida Statutes, as amended as
development or applies for a development permit as defined in Section 380.031, Florida
Statutes, as amended to develop any existing quarrying lake area, these regulations shall
apply.
g. Finger canals shall not be constructed in the Critical Area.
h. This rule shall not apply to site alterations undertaken in connection with the agricultural
use of land or for the conversion of land to agricultural use.
2, Drainage
a. Existing drainage facilities shall not be modified so as to discharge water to any coastal
waters, either directly or through existing drainage facilities. Existing drainage facilities
shall not be expanded in capacity or length except in conformance with paragraph (2)
below; however, modifications may be made to existing facilities that will raise the ground
water table or limit salt water intrusion.
b. New drainage facilities shall release water in a manner approximating the natural local
surface flow regime, through a spreader pond or performance equivalent structure or
system, either on site or to a natural retention, or natural filtration and flow area. New
drainage facilities shall also maintain a ground water level sufficient to protect wetland
vegetation through the use of weirs or performance equivalent structures or systems.
Said facilities shall not retain, divert, or otherwise block or channel the naturally occurring
flows in a strand, slough or estuarine area.
c. New drainage facilities shall not discharge water into any coastal waters either directly or
through existing drainage facilities.
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d. This rule shall not al~ply to drainage facilities modified or constructed in order to use land
for agricultural purposes or to convert land to such use.
3. Transportation
a. Transportation facilities which would retain, divert or otherwise block surface water flows
shall provide for the re-establishment of sheet flow through the use of interceptor spreader
systems or performance equivalent structures and shall provide for passage of stream,
strand, or slough water through the use of bridges, culverts, piling construction or
performance equivalent structures or systems.
b. Transportation facilities shall be constructed substantially parallel to the local surface flow,
and shall maintain a historic ground water level sufficient to protect wetland vegetation
through the use of weirs or performance equivalent structures or systems and as feasible,
the flows in such works shall be released to natural retention filtration and flow areas.
c. Transportation facility construction sites shall provide for siltation and run-off control
through the use of settling ponds, soil fixing or performance equivalent structures or
systems.
4. Structure Installation
a. Placement of structures shall be accomplished in a manner that will not adversely affect
surface water flow or tidal action.
b. Minimum lowest floor elevation permitted for structures shall be at or above the 100 year
flood level, as established by the Administrator of the Federal Flood Insurance
Administration. The construction of any structure shall meet additional Federal Flood
Insurance Land Management and Use Criteria (24 CFR 1910), as administered by the
appropriate local agency.
c. This rule shall not apply to structures used or intended for use in connection with the
agricultural use of the land.
All Development Orders issued for projects within the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern
shall be rendered to the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs for review with the
potential for appeal to the Administration Commission per Chapter 9J-1, Florida Administrative
Code, "Development Order Requirements for Areas of Critical State Concern".
B. Areas Of Environmental Concern Overlay
Areas of environmental concern are identified on the Future Land Use Map series. Primarily, these
represent coastal beaches, marshes, hardwood swamps and cypress forests; wet prairies and low
pinelands; and, brackish marshes. This overlay contains general representations for informational
purposes only; it does not constitute new development standards and has no regulatory effect.
Standards for development are found in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element and
the Land Development Regulations.
C. Airport Noise Area Overlay
The Naples Airport Authority developed an airport noise compatibility plan under the guidelines of
the Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 150. This plan included identifying noise contours at the 65,
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Future Land Use Map reflects the 65 Ldn contour, the least severe impact of these three noise
contours. Residential and other noise sensitive land uses are considered "normally unacceptable"
in areas exposed to levels between 65 Ldn and 75 Ldn. This Overlay is informational and has no
regulatory effect. However, the Land Development Code contains an Airport Overlay District,
which regulates development near the Naples Municipal Airport.
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COLLIER COUNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-element
Prepared for
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
October, 1997
AMENDMENTS TO COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
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PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB.ELEMENT
Date Amended
Ordinance No.
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NOTE: THE SUPPORT DOCUMENT WILL BE UPDATED AS CURRENT
INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
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Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge
Sub-Element
April 21, 2000
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 1:
THE COUNTY SHALL IDENTIFY AND PROTECT NATURAL GROUNDWATER
AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS FROM ACTIVITIES THAT COULD DEGRADE
AND/OR CONTAMINATE THE QUALITY OF GROUNDWATER.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:
On a biannual basis, beginning in October 1998, review and revise (as necessary)
existing map delineations of recharge areas that are most sensitive to contamination
from land development and other surface activities. The review and any map revisions
will be based on geologic, hydrogeologic, hydrologic, and updated anathropogenic
contaminant data aggregated during the previous biennium.
Policy t.1.1:
Continue to revise 3-dimensional computer models of ground water flow around public
water supply wellfields, as additional data (e.g., withdrawal rates, numbers and locations
of wells within wellfields, and hydrogeologic information) become available.
Policy 1.1.2:
Continue to identify areas and revise previous identifications of areas that are especially
vulnerable to contamination because of land use, drainage, geomorphic, soil,
hydrogeological, and other conditions, such as the presence/absence of confining units.
Policy 1.1.3:
Identify existing land uses and land use activities that possess the greatest potential for
ground water contamination. See Policy 1.5.4.
Policy 1.1.4:
Update criteria for determining and mapping sensitive recharge areas as additional
anthropogenic and hydrogeologic information becomes available.
Policy 1.1.5:
Annual rechar.qe amounts for the Surficial and Lower Tamiami aquifers are those
described in the SFWMD's Publication WRE #327, Mapping Rechar.qe
(Infiltration/leakaRe) throu.qhout the South Florida Water Mana.qement District,
August, 1995 (Map 1 and Map 2).
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
Ground water quality shall meet all applicable Federal and State water quality
standards.
Policy 1.2.1
Dischar.qes to sinkholes or other karst related features with a direct hydrolo.qic
connection to the Surficial or Intermediate Aquifer Systems shall be prohibited.
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Policy '1.2.2
Non-agricultural developments requiring an ERP permit from the SFWMD shall preserve
groundwater recharqe characteristics as required by the SFWMD and set forth in the
SFWMD's Basis for Review, as it existed on October 31, 1999. Ground water recharge
shall also be protected through the application of the retention/detention requirements
and allowable off-site discharge rates for non-aqricultural developments specified in
Policies 1.6.2 and 1.6.3 in the Drainage Sub-Element.
Policy 1.2.3
Standards for protecting the quality of ,qround water rechar.qe to the public water supply
wellfields identified in the FLUE are the same as those provided in Policy 3.1.1 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element.
Policy 1.2.4
The Collier County Rural and Agricultural Area Assessment shall consider the ground
water recharqe characteristics in the County's rural area including the information
contained in SFWMD publication WRE #327.
Policy 1.2.5
Collier County shall evaluate the necessity for adopting more stringent ground water
recharge standards for High or Prime Rechar.qe areas within 2 years of the SFWMD
Governing Board's adoption of such areas.
OBJECTIVE '1.3:
Continue to collect and evaluate ground water quality data, identifying ambient water
quality values and trends, comparing analyze concentrations to Florida Ground Water
Guidance Concentrations, and providing information to water resources planning and
management entities, and to the general public.
Policy 1.3.1:
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 1.3.2:
Coordinate data gathering activities with State and Federal agencies to minimize
duplication of efforts and enhance the quality of information gathered.
Policy '1.3.3:
Assess the data annually to determine whether monitoring activities and County
Ordinances require expansion, modification or reduction.
Policy '1.3.4:
Gather and use appropriate data to refine and improve the data base used in the
County's 3-dimensional ground water model.
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Policy 1.3.5:
By 1 October 1997, establish a water resources planning group composed of
appropriate County, City of Naples, and SFWMD staff to provide guidance for ground
water resource development, utilization, and conservation.
OBJECTIVE: 1.4:
Continue current activities of providing the public with educational materials concerning
ground water protection issues in Collier County via annual technical publications of
ground water quality data collected, general information publications, speakers' bureau
presentations, K-12 classroom presentations, and in-service teacher workshops and
seminars.
Policy 1.4.1:
Advise the public on the appropriate disposal methods for hazardous wastes.
Policy 1.4.2:
Provide information that can be understood by the general public on Collier County's
groundwater system, its vulnerability to contamination and measures needed to protect
it from contamination.
OBJECTIVE: 1.5:
The County will implement existing plans to preserve critical ground water recharge
areas and ground water resources, and on a biennial schedule, beginning in October
1988, review, evaluate, and revise (if warranted) those plans and actions, based on
geologic, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and anthropogenic contaminant data aggregated
during the previous biennium.
Policy 1.$.1:
Develop technical criteria for determining which areas are critical to the County's long-
term ground water needs.
Policy 1.5.2:
Identify the cdtical areas and appropriate protective mechanisms.
Policy 1.5.3:
Identify costs, funding mechanisms and private property rights.
Policy 1.5.4:
By 1 October 1997, implement a local petroleum storage tank cleanup program,
especially in identified wellfield protection zones, operating within available State
funding.
Policy 1.5.5:
By 1 October, 1997, increase household and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity
Generator (CESQG) hazardous waste collection.
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COLLIER COUNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
Drainage Sub-element
Prepared for
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
October, 1997
AMENDMENTS TO COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
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PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
DRAINAGE SUB-ELEMENT
Date Amended
Ordinance No.
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NOTE: THE SUPPORT DOCUMENT WILL BE UPDATED AS CURRENT INFORMATION
BECOMES AVAILABLE.
GOPs Drainage Sub-Element April 21, 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
I. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
A. Drainage Systems
B. Drainage and Stormwater Management
II. LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) STANDARDS
III.EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Drainage Features
B. Stormwater Management Master Planning
IV. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
* V. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
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SECTION II
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
A. Federal Regulations
B. State Regulations
C. Local Regulations
DRAINAGE BASIN INFORMATION
A. Main Golden Gate System
B. District No. 6 System
C. Cocohatchee River System
D. Gordon River Extension
E. Henderson Creek Basin
F. Faka-Union System
G. Southern Coastal Basin
H. Barron River System
I. Miscellaneous Interior Wetland Systems
REFERENCES
APPENDIX II
Water Management Level of Service for Planned Unit Developments
Collier County Drainage Structure Inventory
Collier County Channel Inventory
Drainage Atlas Maps (Reduced in Size)
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D-II- 9
D-II-64
D-II-67
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V. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 1:
PROVIDE DRAINAGE AND FLOOD PROTECTION FOR EXISTING AND
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, MINIMIZE THE DEGRADATION OF QUALITY OF
RECEIVING WATERS AND SURROUNDING NATURAL AREAS AND
PROTECT THE FUNCTIONS OF NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER
RECHARGE AREAS.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:
Via the Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities (AUIR) process, annually
update the Drainage Atlas Maps and Channel/Structure Inventory components of the
adopted Water Management Master Plan to verify the existing watershed basin boundaries
within Collier County. Verify the design storm capacity of the drainage facilities within each
basin, and determine the costs necessary to maintain the facility capacities to selected
design storm standards for inclusion of needed programming of operational funds in the
Annual County Budget and capital projects and basin studies in the Annual Capital
Improvement Element Update and Amendment.
Policy 1.1.1:
Monitor adopted procedures that are in place to ensure that existing natural systems,
existing developments, and proposed developments will receive beneficial consideration
from proposed water management procedures and projects. Future updates and revisions
shall reflect changed conditions in the new techniques.
Policy 1.1.2:
Outline how to implement procedures and projects to ensure that at the time a development
permit is issued, adequate water management facility capacity is available or will be available
when needed to serve the development.
Policy 1.1.3:
Continue to develop public drainage facilities to maintain the groundwater table as a source
of recharge for the potable water aquifers and meet the water needs for agricultural and
commercial operations and native vegetation.
Policy 1.1.4:
Continue on-going efforts to evaluate the feasibility of restoring surface water flow into
historical flow-ways and utilizing them to help control discharge into the estuaries.
Policy t.1.5:
Three (3) detailed basin studies are planned within the 5 year planning time frame as follows:
Basin Starting date Completion Date
Gordon River Extension FY 96/97 FY 98/99
Belle Meade FY 98/99 FY 2000/2001
Immokalee FY 2000/2001 FY 2002~2003
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As the studies are complet~'ed, the results will be made available to the property owners
located within the basin boundaries for their use in petitioning the Board of County
Commissioners to create a taxing/assessment unit to fund the proposed implementation of
the studies recommendations.
Policy 1.1,6:
Initiate sub-basin studies on the Secondary Drainage System and portions of the basin within
the Urban Area. The status of several of the critical sub-basin studies is as follows:
Sub Basin Startin_~ date Completion Date
· Lely Main/Branch/Manor N/A 1985
· Harvey FY 95/96 FY 96/97
· US-41 Outfall Swales N/A 1986
· Implementation of these projects is currently underway.
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
Maintain adopted drainage level of service standards for basins and sub-basins identified in
the Water Management Master Plan.
Policy 1.2.1:
The following levels of service for drainage are hereby adopted for the purpose of issuing
development permits:
Future "private" developments - water quantity and quality standards as
specified in Collier County Ordinances 74-50 and 90-10 and Land Development
Code Ordinance 91-102 as amended.
So
Existing "private" developments and existing or future public drainage facilities -
those existing Levels of Service identified (by design storm return frequency
event) by the completed Water Management Master Plan as follows:
LEVELS OF SERVICE ATTAINED BY BASINS
BASIN
LEVEL OF SERVICE
MAIN GOLDEN GATE SYSTEM
Main Golden Gate Canal Basin
Cypress Canal Basin
Harvey Canal Basin
1-75 Canal Basin
Green Canal Basin
Airport Road Canal South Basin
Corkscrew Canal Basin
Orange Tree Canal Basin
951 Canal Central Basin
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DISTRICT NO. 6 SYSTEM
Rock Creek Basin
C-4 Canal Basin
Lely Main Canal Basin
Lely Canal Branch Basin
Lely Manor Canal Basin
Haldeman Creek Basin
Winter Park Outlet Basin
COCOHATCHEE RIVER SYSTEM
Cocohatchee River Basin
Pine Ridge Canal Basin
Palm River Canal Basin
COCOHATCHEE RIVER SYSTEM (continued)
West Branch Cocohatchee River Basin
East Branch Cocohatchee River Basin
Airport Road Canal North Basin
951 Canal North Basin
GORDON RIVER EXTENSION
Gordon River Extension Basin
Goodlette-Frank Road Ditch Basin
HENDERSON CREEK BASIN
Henderson Creek Basin
FAKA-UNION SYSTEM
Faka-Union Canal Basin
Miller Canal Basin
Merritt Canal Basin
Prairie Canal Basin
SOUTHERN COASTAL BASIN
US-41 Outfall Swale No. 1 Basin
US-41 Outfall Swale No. 2 Basin
Seminole Park Outlet Basin
BARRON RIVER SYSTEM
Okaloacoochee Slough Basin
Barron River Canal North Basin
Urban Immokalee Basin
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Corkscrew Slough Basin
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Policy 1.2.3:
Enlarge the scope of the Water Management Master Plan to include recommendations for
changing Levels of Service together with analysis of capital requirements.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
Beginning with fiscal year1996-97, a five year schedule of capital improvement needs for
water management facilities will be maintained and updated annually in conformance with
the review process for the Capital Improvement Element of this plan.
Policy 1.3.1:
Develop procedures to update water management facility demand and capacity information.
Policy 1.3.2:
Prepare periodic summaries of capacity and demand information for each water
management facility and service area.
Policy 1.3.3:
Water management capital improvement projects will be evaluated and ranked according to
the priorities stated in the Capital Improvement Element of this plan.
Policy 1.3.4:
Major emphasis shall be given to improving existing drainage facilities in and around urban
and estates designated areas (on the adopted Future Land Use Map) to maintain their use.
OBJECTIVE 1.4:
Beginning with fiscal year1996-97, develop policies and programs to correct existing
deficiencies and provide for future facility needs for those projects which have been outlined
in the adopted Water Management Master Plan and any future individual basin studies.
Policy 1.4.1:
Water management projects shall be undertaken in accordance with the schedule provided
in the Capital Improvements Element of this plan. These projects shall be undertaken in
coordination with the Big Cypress Basin/South Florida Water Management District 5 Year
Plan.
Policy 1.4.2:
Correct existing deficiencies and provide for future facility needs through the formulation and
implementation of annual work programs. Encourage innovative funding sources including
utilization of special taxing or assessment districts.
Policy 1.4.3:
Develop a public awareness program to inform the governmental leadership and general
public of the need to utilize total watershed management concepts within the existing
drainage systems and the environmental enhancements that will result from their
implementation.
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OBJECTIVE 1.5:
Continue to regulate land use and development to protect the functions of natural drainage
features and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas through the adopted Land
DevelopmentCode (Ordinance 91-102 as amended).
Policy 1.5.1:
Annually review all appropriate Water Management Ordinances and regulations to determine
their effectiveness in protecting the functions of the natural drainage features and natural
groundwater aquifer recharge areas.
Policy 1.5.2:
Develop any appropriate new Ordinances and regulations necessary to ensure protection of
the functions of natural drainage features and natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas.
OBJECTIVE 1.6:
The functions of natural drainage features shall be protected through the application of
standards that address the quality and quantity of discharge from stormwater management
systems. This objective is made measurable through the followin.q policies:
Policy 1.6.1
Projects shall be designed and operated so that off-site discharqes will meet State water
quality standards, as set forth in Chapter 17-302, F.A.C., as it existed on August 31, 1999.
Policy 1.6.2
Retention and detention requirements shall be the same as those provided in the South
Florida Water Management District's Basis of Review, Section 5.2, as it existed on August
31, 1999.
Policy 1.6.3
Allowable off-site discharge rates shall be computed using a storm event of 3 day duration
and 25 year return frequency. The allowable off-site dischar.qe rates are as follows:
a. Airport Road North Sub-Basin 0.04 cfs/acre
(North of Vanderbilt Beach Road)
b. Airport Road South Sub-basin
(South of Vanderbilt Beach Road)
c. Cocohatchee Canal Basin
d. Lely Canal Basin
e. All other areas
0.06 cfs/acre
0.04 cfs/acre
0.06 cfs/acre
0.15 cfs/acre
In special cases, projects may be exempted by the County from these allowable off-site
discharge rates providing any of the followinq applies:
1. The proiect is exempt from allowable off-site discharge limitations pursuant to Section
40E-400.315, FAC.
2. The proiect is part of an existing $FWMD permit which allows discharge rates
different than those listed above.
3. It can be documented that the proiect currently discharges off-site at a rate higher
than those listed above. The documentation shall be an engineering study prepared
by a registered professional engineer, which utilizes the applicable criteria in the
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"SFVVMD Basis o~ Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications". The
study shall be subject to review and approval by the County and SFVVMD staff. The
study shall include the following site specific information:
a. ToDo_~raDhV
b. Soil types and soil storage volume
c. Vegetation types
d. Antecedent conditions
e. Design rainfall hydrographic
f. Depression storage
g. Receiving water hvdro~3ra~3h
h. Other relevant hydrologic and hydraulic data.
Using the above information, a hydrologic and hydraulic model which demonstrates
the higher off-site discharge rate shall be developed.
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COUNTY POLICIES "'
*Policy t.5:
Review the feasibility of incorporating the Collier County Housing Authority and the
Collier County Housing and Urban Improvement office activities into one agency to
provide greater coordination and efficiency in housing delivery services.
OBJECTIVE 2:
By 2000, create a non-profit housing development corporation, formed with a cross
section of representatives from business, government, housing advocates, and the
community at large, which will assist the City and County in achieving a new goal of 500
dwelling units per year for very-low, low and moderate income residents of Collier
County.
JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 2.1:
Increase the supply of housing for all segments of the community including very low, low
and moderate income residents and those with special needs including farmworker
housing, through the use of existing programs such as low income housing tax credits,
density bonuses and impact fee waivers or deferrals.
Policy 2.2:
Solicit input from the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council, Collier
Building Industry Association (CBIA), Naples Area Board of.Realtors, Naples Area
Apartment Association, Collier County Banking Partnership, the Affordable Housing
Commission, and the Collier County Housing Authority to identify potential nonprofit
board representation and members, and to develop a mission statement for the non-
profit housing agency. The non-profit housing development Corporation will partner with
other entities to apply for State and Federal housing funds available to non-profit
corporations. This effort will result in the development of a more comprehensive
housing delivery system that ensures the development of housing for all residents of
Collier County through a partnership with private developers, non-profits, local
governments and other interested parties.
Policy 2.3:
The County and City staff will continue to provide community organizations with
brochures and up-dates on various housing programs, grant opportunities, technical
assistance and other information that will promote affordable housing opportunities for
very low, low and moderate income residents.
Policy 2.4:
By 1999, the County and the City will review existing codes and ordinances and amend
as needed to allow for flexible and innovative residential design that encourages mixed
use developments and variety of housing designs, styles, and price ranges.
Policy 2.5:
By 1998, the County and the City will review the existing permit processing systems in
an effort to reduce the processing time and cost of housing, and especially for affordable
housing, to identify areas that can be streamlined.
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Policy 2,8:
Provide ongoing technical support and assistance to private developers and non-profit
housing organizations in their efforts to secure State or Federal funding.
Policy 2.7:
Increase the utilization of existing impact fee ordinances to facilitate the development of
affordable housing through the provisions of waivers and/or deferrals.
CITY POLICIES
*Policy 2.8:
Provide financial, technical and support assistance to the residents of the Carver/River
Park neighborhood through continued coordination with property owners, property
managers and renters.
COUNTY POLICIES
*Policy 2.9:
Review the County's Density Bonus Ordinance every two years to reflect changing
community needs and market conditions. Encourage the blending of affordable housing
density bonus units into market rate developments and review the feasibility of
approving density bonus at an administrative level.
*Policy 2.'10:
Through the adoption of local incentives, such as density bonus agreements and impact
fee waiver/deferrals, public and private sponsors will be encouraged to provide
adequate housing for rural residents and farmworker families.
*Policy 2.11:
The County Housing and Urban Improvement Department will coordinate with
independent water and sewer districts to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and
facilities for new housing developments are in place, and consistent with the County's
Concurrency Management System.
*Policy 2.12:
The County will adopt and implement policies which address site locations for farm
worker housing, including strategies such as density bonus agreements, impact fee
waivers or deferrals, and adequate infrastructure and services.
OBJECTIVE 3:
By 2000, increase the number of housing programs and amount of funding available to
promote the preservation and protection of existing, stable residential neighborhoods.
This will be accomplished through the utilization of State Housing Incentives Partnership
(SHIP) and CDBG programs including strategies such as Down Payment/Closing Cost
Assistance, Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair, Demolition with New Construction,
and Impact Fee Waivers or Deferrals.
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JOINT ClTY/COUNT~' POLICIES
Policy 3.1:
Utilize Federal, State and local resources for housing rehabilitation programs that repair
and maintain the existing housing stock. Apply for additional funding such as, but not
limited to, HOME and Florida Fix as funds become available.
Policy 3.2:
Local governments will seek out and apply for additional funding to help provide more
affordable housing and will support applications from for profit and not-for-profit
organizations who apply for State and Federal funding.
Policy 3.3:
Utilize SHIP resources and other funds to leverage the number and amount of loans
provided by local lending institutions to very low, low and moderate income residents. By
leveraging Federal, State and local dollars, increase by five percent (5%) per year the
number of loans made by area lending institutions to very low, low and moderate
income residents for home improvements, rehabilitation and first time homebuyer's
assistance.
CITY POLICIES
*Policy 3.8:
Through the Neighborhood Planning Process, the City will identify local housing issues
and develop programs as needed to address these concerns.
*Policy 3.9:
By 1998, the City will initiate a study of the Old Naples area to determine architectural
and development standards to protect and preserve the existing residential character of
the area.
*Policy 3.10
By 1998, the City will study and make recommendations to amend the Code of
Ordinances to limit "megahouses" within the City. By 2000, these changes will be
reviewed to determine their effectiveness.
*Policy 3.11:
By 1999, the City will review the need for a housing maintenance code to address the
conservation of housing stock and the preservation and protection of residential
neighborhoods.
COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 3.12:
Collier County will apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) urban
entitlement county status through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development which will result in an annual allocation of federal funding available to
assist very-low, low and moderate income households.
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OBJECTIVE 4:
By 2000, the County and City will conduct a comprehensive housing survey to identify
substandard dwelling units. Through continued enforcement of each jurisdictions
housing codes, and the provision of housing programs, the number of substandard
units associated with a lack of plumbing and/or kitchen facilities throughout the County
shall be reduced by 5% per year through rehabilitation or demolition.
JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 4.'1:
By 2001, use the comprehensive housing inventory to develop and implement new
programs to reduce substandard housing employing existing methods such as housing
code inspections, rehabilitation, and demolition with new construction and develop new
programs as needed.
Policy 4.2:
Require the demolition of dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary housing that does not meet
housing code or cannot economically be rehabilitated.
Policy 4.3:
Review and amend the existing relocation policy of the City and the County, and create
one uniform relocation housing policy, consistent with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development requirements.
Policy 4.4:
In the event of a natural disaster or government intervention, replacement housing shall
comply with all applicable Federal, State and local codes and shall consider commercial
accessibility, public facilities, places of employment, and housing income.
Policy 4.6:
Dwelling units will be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, including adequate
light, ventilation, sanitation and other provisions as required by the County and the City
minimum housing codes. This will be accomplished through housing code inspections
and enforcement, and housing rehabilitation programs using State, Federal, local and/or
private resources.
CITY POLICIES
None
COUNTY POLICIES
Ne~e
Policy 4.6:
By June 1, 2001, Collier County will conduct an inventory to determine the number of
non-conformin,q and sub-standard mobile home housin.q units in the Immokalee Urban
Area and develop an incentive plan to up.qrade these units throu.qh the followin.q
activities:
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1. Assign a team~of staff members from the following departments to implement the
pro.qram: Code Enforcement, Buildin.q Review, Planning and Housing and Urban
Improvement.
2. Coordinate with other agencies that monitor and inspect mobile home parks.
3. Create and incorporate into the Collier County Land Development Code, flexible
development standards that will be based on minimum life and safety standards.
4. Provide economic incentives to encourage the replacement of sub-standard
units.
Policy 4.7:
Within one year of inventory completion, the County shall complete a review of the
residential density caps established in the Immokalee Area Master Plan to determine if
and where it may be appropriate to increase such caps to encouraRe the development
of new affordable housin.q units for farmworkers, very low and low income individuals.
OBJECTIVE 5:
Collier County and the City of Naples will annually monitor all identified historically
significant structures to determine that these structures are being conserved,
maintained, and/or rehabilitated.
JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 5.1:
Ensure the coordination of the Housing Element policies with the Future Land Use
policies relevant to historic preservation. All structures that are listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, or as contributing structures within the Old Naples National
Register Historic District, or structures that are designated as locally significant historic
resources will be encouraged to maintain their historic value through the provision of
technical assistance.
Policy 5.2:
By 1999, the County and City will review the land development regulations, building
code, FEMA regulations, and other requirements, and amend as necessary to
encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historically significant
structures.
CITY POLICIES
*Policy 5.3:
The City will implement Objective 6 and all associated policies in the Future Land Use
Element as they pertain to historically significant structures including the criteria for
designation of locally historic resources found in Chapter 12 of the Support Document.
Policy 5.4:
*By 2000, coordinate with Future Land Use policies and study potential incentives to
encourage the conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic structures and
make recommendations to City Council.
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COUNTY POLICIES
*Policy 5.5:
The conservation and rehabilitation of housing which is of historic significance shall be
accomplished by working with private sector groups and private developers.
*Policy 5.6:
The Land Development Code that regulates the rehabilitation, demolition or relocation of
historically significant housing will be emended as needed.
*Policy 5.7:
Every five years, the Historical Housing Construction Survey will be updated to ensure
further identification of historically significant housing. The Collier County Probability
maps will be updated as each new historic structure or residence is listed on the
National Register or is locally nominated.
*Policy 5.8:
By 1999, the Historic/Archaeological Preservation Ordinance shall be updated to include
any new historically significant housing and to include any changes in State or Federal
regulations concerning historically properties.
OBJECTIVE 6:
By 1999, the County and City will ensure that local land development regulations are in
compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding group homes and foster care
facilities locations.
JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES
Policy 6.1:
Provide non-profit organizations with information on Federal, State and local housing
resources that will assist them in the provision of special needs housing. On an annual
basis, or as needed, provide technical assistance and support as organizations apply for
funding assistance.
Policy 6.2:
Review the County and City Fair Housing ordinances and procedures and consolidate
fair housing implementation in order to provide consistency and coordination between
the jurisdictions.
Policy 6.3:
By 1999, review existing County and City land development regulations and building
codes to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, and amend as
necessary, to provide for group homes and foster care facilities licensed by the State of
Florida.
Policy 6.4:
Group homes and foster care facilities will be allowed in residentially zoned
neighborhoods where adequate infrastructure, services and resources are available.
The location of these facilities will be in compliance with local land use regulations and
consistent with Chapter 419, F.$.
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CITY POLICIES
None
COUNTY POLICIES
None
OBJECTIVE 7
Although mobile home parks currently exist within Collier County, as a result of the
coastal community's susceptibility to flooding and storm surges, any new mobile home
parks will be restricted to areas outside of the urban coastal fringe.
JOINT CITY/COUNTY POLICIES
None
CITY POLICIES
*Policy 7.t:
The City formally recognized the existence of one mobile home park in the city limits
through a Planned Development rezone process. This rezone process recognized that
the Naples Mobile Home Park does provide affordable housing opportunities to those
living in the 141 mobile homes and 31 recreational vehicle spaces within this complex.
*Policy 7.2:
Additional mobile home developments will not be permitted in the city limits due to the
City's low elevation, susceptibility to flooding, storm surges and high winds in hurricane
and tropical storms and that mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to damage.
COUNTY POLICIES
*Policy 7.3:
The County has numerous sites where mobile homes are a permitted use and these
sites will continue to be available for mobile home development. However, due to the
low lying elevations, susceptibility to flooding, storm surges and high winds from
hurricanes and tropical storms, and that mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to
damage, no additional sites will be zoned for mobile home development within coastal
Collier County.
OBJECTIVE 8
The number of new and rehabilitated units shall increase by 50 units per year to address
those households with special needs such as rural and farmworker housin.q in rural
Collier County.
Policy 8.1:
The County will coordinate with the USDA and other State and Federal A.qencies to
provide technical and financial assistance, impact fee waivers and deferrals and
increased density, consistent with the Immokalee Area Master Plan, for a 300 bed
facility to provide housin.q for unaccompanied a.qribusiness workers.
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Policy 8.2:
The County will prepare a housing assessment of single family, multi-family, and mobile
home units and mobile home parks in the Immokalee Urban Area to determine the
number of units that do not meet health and safety codes and the minimum housing
code and target affordable housing and code enforcement programs to correct the
conditions.
Policy 8.3:
Funding for rehabilitation of both owner and rental units will be provided through USDA
funding and State SHIP funding and leveraged with additional funding sources to the
maximum degree possible.
Policy 8.4:
Farmworker housing sites will be evaluated and selected to ensure that housing for this
group is located in close proximity to such things as employment locations,
transportation opportunities, shopping opportunities, and health care facilities.
Policy 8.5:
Collier County will continue to make available all first-time homebuyer programs
including SHIP, CDBG, and other State, Federal, and Private funds to Farmworkers
through a multi-lingual marketing approach coordinated with local outreach services.
The County anticipates that 50 farmworkers per year will become homeowners by
implementing special outreach programs to encourage homeownership in the
farmworker community.
Policy 8.6:
When Collier County is awarded entitlement community status, CDBG funds will be
used to provide additional farmworker-housing opportunities. In addition to housing units
that currently qualify for assistance under SHIP program guidelines, special
consideration of CDBG funds will be aimed at units that current SHIP program
guidelines prohibit from assistance (i.e. mobile home units). Farmworkers will also be
encouraged to take advantage of any other CDBG, SHIP, Local, State, Federal, and
private programs through multi-lingual outreach programs to the farmworker community.
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Exhibit A-5
GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN
Prepared for
COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Adopted October, 1997
AMENDMENTS TO COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
GOLDEN GATE AREA MASTER PLAN
Symbol Date Amended
Ordinance No.
*INDICATES ADOPTED PORTIONS
NOTE: THE SUPPORT DOCUMENT WILL BE UPDATED AS CURRENT INFORMATION
BECOMES AVAILABLE.
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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II.
OVERVIEW
A.
B.
County-Wide Planning Process
Golden Gate Planning Process
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III.
IV.
V.
Vl.
VII.
VIII.
IMPLEMENTATION SECTION
A. Goals, Objectives and Policies
B. Land Use Designation Description
1. Urban
2. Estates
3. Agricultural/Rural Settlement
SUPPORT DOCUMENT
APPENDIX 1 - CONDITIONAL USES
APPENDIX 2 - COMMERCIAL LAND USE NEEDS
APPENDIX 3 - GGAMP QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
APPENDIX 4 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SCHEDULE
LIST OF MAPS
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1 Golden Gate Master Plan Study Areas 3
**2 Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map 6
23 High Density Residential Subdistrict 13
~ Urban Mixed Use Activity Center 14
-4_5 CR-951 Commercial In-fill Subdistrict 16
$6 Activity Center Map 18
· 7 Santa Barbara Commercial Subdistdrict 20
68 Golden Gate Parkway Professional Office 22
Commercial Subdistrict
7-9 Golden Gate Estates Neighborhood Centers 25
811:)Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict 27
11 Southern Golden Gate Estates Natural Resource Protection30
Overlay
*Adopted Portion
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I. INTRODUCTION
Collier County has experienced a tremendous rate of population growth since 1980 and the
trend is anticipated to continue. In response to the anticipated population increase and the
Growth Management Act of 1985, Collier County adopted a revised Growth Management
Plan in January of 1989 as part of a statewide effort to effectively manage growth. The
Golden Gate Area (see Map 1) has grown at an even higher rate than the County-Wide rate
since 1980 and is projected to contribute significantly to County-Wide growth in the future.
The Golden Gate Area was previously subject to the regulations outlined in the County's
Growth Management Plan. However, in 1991, the unique characteristics of the area
resulted in adoption of a separate Master Plan for Golden Gate. This Master Plan became a
separate Element of the County's Growth Management Plan and supersedes Objective 1,
Policy 1.1, and Policy 1.3 of the County-Wide Future Land Use Element. All other Goals,
Objectives, and Policies contained in the Future Land Use Element and all other Elements
are applicable. In addition, the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map will be used
instead of the County-Wide Future Land Use Map.
In April 1996, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal
(EAR) for Collier County. As a result of the recommendations made in the EAR, Ordinance
91-15, which adopted the original Golden Gate Area Master Plan was repealed and a new
Ordinance 97-64 was adopted.
This plan includes three major sections:
The OVERVIEW section provides an introduction to County-Wide and Golden Gate
Area planning efforts.
The IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY places the Plan into effect. Strategies have
been developed to address land use, public facilities, and natural resources. This
section also includes the Goals, Objectives, and Policies, and the Golden Gate Area
Future Land Use Map.
The SUPPORT DOCUMENT outlines data and information used to develop the
implementation strategy and the Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
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GOLDEN
MAP 1
GATE AREA MASTER
STUDY AREAS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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II. OVERVIEW .,
A. COUNTY-WIDE PLANNING PROCESS
As mandated by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the "Local Comprehensive Planning and
Land Development Regulations Act" and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code,
"Minimum Criteria for Review of Local Comprehensive Plans and Determination of
Compliance", Collier County adopted a new Growth Management Plan in January of 1989.
This legislation requires all Counties and municipalities throughout the State of Florida to
develop a plan, which consists of the following elements:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Land Use;
Transportation;
Housing;
Public Facilities;
Capital Improvement;
Recreation and Open Space;
Intergovernmental Coordination;
Housing; and
Conservation and Coastal Management (Coastal Counties).
Chapter 163, F.S. and Rule 9J-5 also require that the Growth Management Plan be
evaluated every 7 years and prepare an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) to
determine how the existing Growth Management Plan has carried out its Goals, Objectives
and Policies. In April 1996, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the EAR. The
Golden Gate Area Master Plan has been readopted to carry out the recommendations of
the EAR.
B. GOLDEN GATE AREA PLANNING PROCESS
Collier County's Future Land Use Element is divided into two sections. The first section
outlines the Goals, Objectives and Policies. The second section is the Land Use Data and
Analysis.
Policy 4.1, contained within the Goals, Objectives and Policies section, states the following:
"A detailed sector plan for Golden Gate Estates shall be developed and incorporated
into this Growth Management Plan by August, 1991. The sector plan shall address
Natural Resources, Future Land Use, Water Management, Public Facilities and other
considerations."
In February 1991, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the original Golden Gate
Area Master Plan after assistance and recommendations from a Citizens Steering
Committee.
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III. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
This section places the plan into effect. Implementation strategies include the Goals,
Objectives and Policies, and the Land Use Designation Description Section.
GOAL 1: TO GUIDE LAND USE AND PUBLIC FACILITY DECISION MAKING WHILE
BALANCING THE NEED TO PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES WITH NATURAL
RESOURCE CONCERNS THROUGH A WELL PLANNED MIX OF
COMPATIBLE LAND USES WHICH ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY,
WELFARE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE LOCAL RESIDENTS.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:
Unless otherwise permitted in this Master Plan, new or revised uses of land shall be
consistent with designations outlined on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map. The
Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map and companion Future Land Use Designations,
Districts, and Subdistricts shall be binding on all development orders effective with the
adoption of this Master Plan. Standards and permitted uses for Golden Gate Area Future
Land Use Districts and Subdistricts are identified in the Land Use Designation Description
Section of this Element.
Policy 1.1.1:
The URBAN Future Land Use Designation shall include Future Land Use Districts and
Subdistricts for:
URBAN - MIXED USE DISTRICT
Urban Residential Subdistrict
High Density Residential Subdistrict
URBAN - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Activity Center Subdistrict
CR-951 Commercial In-fill Subdistrict
Commercial Under Criteria Subdistrict
Interstate Activity Center Subdistrict
Santa Barbara Commercial Subdistrict
Golden Gate Parkway Professional Office Commercial Subdistrict
Policy 1.1.2:
The ESTATES Future Land Use Designation shall include Future Land Use Districts and
Subdistricts for:
ESTATES - MIXED USE DISTRICT
a. Residential Estates Subdistrict
b. Neighborhood Center Subdistrict
c. Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict
d. Conditional Uses Subdistrict
Policy 1.1.3:
The AGRICULTURAL/RURAL Future Land Use Designation shall include the following
Future Land Use District:
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
GOLDEN GATE AREA
FUTURE LAND USE MAP
LEGEND
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INTERSTATE ACTIV1TY CENTER AS DESCRIBED IN COUNTY
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FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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RANDALL BOULEVARD
COMMERCIAL 1~STRICT
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AMENDED- MAY 19, 1992
AMENDED- JULY 27. 199.3
AMENDED- APRIL 12. 1994
AMENDED- MARCH 14. 1995
AMENDED- OCTOBER 27, 1997
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Policy 1.1.4:
Conditional Use requests shall adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Conditional Use
Description Section.
Policy 1.1.5
Conditional Use requests shall be approved by the Board of County Commissioners by a
Super Majority (4/5) vote.
Policy 1.1.6:
No development orders shall be issued inconsistent with the Golden Gate Master Plan with
the exception of those unimproved properties granted a positive determination through the
Zoning Re-evaluation Program and identified on the Future Land Use Map Series as
properties consistent by Policy and those development orders issued pursuant to
conditional uses and rezones approved based on the County-Wide Future Land Use
Element (adopted January 10, 1989, Ordinance 89-05) which was in effect at the time of
approval. Any subsequent development orders shall also be reviewed for consistency with
the Growth Management Plan based on the County-Wide Future Land Use Element.
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
Ensure public facilities are provided at an acceptable level of service.
Policy 1.2.1:
Requests for new uses of land shall be subject to level of service standards and
concurrency requirements for public facilities as outlined in the Capital Improvement
Element of the Growth Management Plan.
Policy 1.2,2:
The Golden Gate Area Master Plan shall be updated on an annual basis to reflect changes
in programmed public facility improvements.
Policy 1.2.3:
The Collier County Transportation Department shall continue to explore alternative financing
methods to accelerate paving of lime-rock roads in the Estates.
Policy 1.2.4:
Consistent with Florida Chapter Law #89-169, Florida Cities Water Company shall provide
updated water and sewer service data to the Collier County Utilities Division on an annual
basis.
Policy t,2.5:
Due to the continued use of individual septic systems and private wells within a densely
platted urban area, Florida Cities Water Company is encouraged to expand their sewer and
water service area to include all of that area known as Golden Gate City at the earliest
possible time.
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
Policy 1.2.6:
The Golden Gate Fire District in cooperation with County entities if appropriate, shall
investigate the establishment of permanent drafting stations strategically located along the
canals in Golden Gate Estates as a water resource to fight fires within the area.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
The County shall continue to protect and preserve the valuable natural resources within the
Golden Gate study area.
Policy 1.3.1:
The Planning Services Environmental Review staff shall coordinate with all other units of
local governments involved in land use activities, permitting, and regulating to ensure that
all Federal, State and local natural resource protection regulations are being enforced.
Policy 1.3.2:
The Golden Gate Area Master Plan shall be updated within a reasonable time period after
the date set forth for completion in Policies 1.1 and 1.3 of the Conservation and Coastal
Management Element of the Growth Management Plan.
OBJECTIVE 1.4:
Provide a living environment, which is aesthetically acceptable and enhances the quality of
life.
Policy 1.4.1:
The County's Code Enforcement Board shall strictly enforce the Land Development Code to
control illegal storage of machinery, vehicles, and junk, and the illegal operation of
commercial activities within the Golden Gate Area.
GOAL 2: THE COUNTY RECOGNIZES THAT THE SOUTHERN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES
PROJECT (SGGE), AS PART OF THE FEDERAL SAVE OUR EVERGLADES
PROGRAM, THAT AREA WHICH LIES SOUTH OF STATE ROAD 84 TO US 41, IS
AN AREA OF SPECIAL EVlRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND IS BIOLOGICALLY
AND HYDROLOGICALLY IMPORTANT.
OBJECTIVE 2.1:
Immediately upon adoption of this Objective public infrastructure will be handled by the
following policies.
Policy 2.1.1
Minimal road maintenance to include traffic signage, right-of-way mowing and road surface
patching/grading will continue.
Policy 2.1.2
Consistent with the Public Facilities Element, public water and sewer facilities shall not be
expanded into SGGE.
Policy 2.1.3
Special taxing districts associated with infrastructure improvements shall not be created for or
expanded into SGGE.
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
Policy 2.1.4
The County shall apply Chapter 28-25, F.A.C., "Boundary and Regulations for the Big Cypress
Area of Critical State Concern" to those Golden Gate Estates units located within the Big
Cypress Area of Critical State Concern.
OBJECTIVE 2.2:
In order to further its goal of protecting this area of special environmental sensitivity, the County
will coordinate with DEP in an effort to assist the State's acquisition of privately owned property
within $GGE to the extent consistent with the recognition of existing private property rights.
Policy 2.2.1:
The County shall direct inquiries and make information available regarding options for the sale
or donation of land to the State, or other inquiries regarding acquisition, to the Florida DEP,
Bureau of Land Acquisition's designee, as provided by DEP.
Policy 2.2.2:
The County will designate a member of the Community Development and Environmental
Services Division to act as liaison between property owners and DEP so as to provide accurate
information regarding the acquisition of land in SGGE.
Policy 2.2.3:
Immediately upon adoption of this policy, implement a system for reviewing applications for
development in SGGE, which will include the following two step procedure:
Step I:
A.
Pre-application Procedure:
Notice to DNR, DEP, Bureau of Land Acquisition, of the application within 5
days of receipt;
Notice to the applicant of DHR's DEP's acquisition program, the lack of public
infrastructure and the proposed restoration program for SGGE;
Within the notice of D,NR's DEP's acquisition program, the applicant shall be
encouraged to contact DNR DEP's, Bureau of Land Acquisition to determine
and negotiate whether DNR DEP intends to purchase applicant's property at
fair market value;
Prior to the processing of an application for development approval (Step II) the
applicant shall provide to the County proof of coordination with DNR DEP.
Upon execution of a contract for sale, the pre-application shall be placed in
abeyance pending completion of the purchase by DNR DEP:
Step I1:
E.
Application Review Procedure:
The County shall review the environmental impacts of the application in order
to minimize said impact;
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errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
Chapter 28-25, Florida Administrative Code, "Boundary and Regulations for
the Big Cypress Area of Cdtical State Concern", whichever is stricter; and,
The County shall provide a m!,-,!mum maximum review and processing time of
180 days from the date of commencement of the pre-application procedure
before any development permits are issued.
OBJECTIVE 2.3:
In order to further this Goal, Collier County recognizes the DEP's Work Plan and time frames
for completion of the reappraisal and purchase of lands in SGGE as follows:
· Reappraisal of lands by December 1998, using the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practices, without limiting conditions.
· Complete purchase of the $GGE project by December 31, 2000.
Policy 2.3.t:
Recognizing the time frames described in Objective 2.3 above, if either the reappraisal or
purchase is not completed by the dates specified in the Work Plan, the Board of County
Commissioners will initiate the process to amend the Growth Management Plan to delete Goal
2 and its related Objectives and Policies during the first amendment cycle following the first
scheduled completion date of December, 1998 described in the Work Plan.
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B. LAND USE DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION SECTION
The following section describes the three land use designations shown on the Golden Gate
Area Future Land Use Map. These designations generally indicate the types of land uses
for which zoning may be requested. However, these land use designations do not
guarantee that a zoning request will be approved. Requests may be denied by the Board of
County Commissioners based on criteria in the Land Development Code or in special
studies completed for the County.
1. URBAN DESIGNATION: URBAN MIXED USE AND URBAN COMMERCIAL
Urban Designated Areas on the Future Land Use Map include two general portions of
Collier County: areas with the greatest residential densities and areas in close proximity,
which have or are projected to receive future urban support facilities and services. It is
intended that Urban Designated areas accommodate the majority of population growth and
that new intensive land uses be located within them.
The boundaries of the Urban Designated areas have been established based on several
factors including:
· patterns of existing development,
· patterns of approved but unbuilt development,
· natural resources, water management, and hurricane risk,
· existing and proposed public facilities,
· population projections, and
· land needed to accommodate growth.
The Urban Designation will also accommodate future non-residential uses including
essential services as defined by the most recently adopted Collier County Land
Development Code. Other permitted non-residential land uses may include:
· parks, open space and recreational use;
· water-dependent and water-related uses;
· child care centers;
· community facilities such as churches, cemeteries, schools and school facilities co-
located with other public facilities such as parks, libraries, and community centers,
where feasible and mutual/i/acceptable, fire and police stations;
· utility and communication facilities.
· support medical facilities such as physician's offices, medical clinics, treatment,
research and rehabilitative centers and pharmacies (as long as the dominant use is
medical related) may also be permitted provided they are granted concurrent with or
located within 1/~ mile of existing or approved hospitals or medical centers which offer
primary and urgent care treatment for all types of injuries and traumas, such as, Golden
Gate Urgent Care. Stipulations to ensure that the construction of such support medical
facilities are concurrent with hospitals or such medical centers shall be determined at
the time of zoning approval.
Group Housing shall be permitted within the Urban Mixed Use District and Urban
Commercial Districts subject to the definitions and regulations as outlined in the Collier
County Land Development Code (Ordinance 91-102, adopted October 30, 1991 and
consistent with Iocational requirements in Florida Statutes (Chapter 419.01 F.S.).
Group Housing includes the following type facilities:
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Family Care Facility if occupied by not more than six (6) persons shall be
permitted in residential areas.
Group Care Facility,
· Care Units,
· Adult Congregate Living Facilities, and
· Nursing Homes.
Urban-Mixed Use District
This district is intended to accommodate a variety of residential and commercial land uses
including single-family, multi-family, duplex, and mixed use (Planned Unit Development).
1) Urban Residential Subdistrict
All land within the urban mixed use designation is zoned and platted. However, any
parcel to be rezoned residential is subject to and must be consistent with the Density
Rating System:
DENSITY RATING SYSTEM:
a) BASE DENSITY - Four (4) residential units per gross acre, which may be
adjusted depending upon the characteristics of the project. In no case shall the
maximum permitted density exceed 16 residential dwelling units per gross acre.
b) The following densities per gross acre may be added to the base density: i. Conversion of Commercial
· 16 dwelling units - if the project includes conversion of commercial zoning
which is not located within an Activity Center or which is not consistent with
adopted siting criteria for commercial land use, a bonus of up to 16
dwelling units may be added for every one acre of commercial zoning
which is converted. These dwelling units may be distributed over the entire
project. The project must be compatible with surrounding land uses.
ii.
Proximity to Activity Center
· 16 dwelling units - Within an Activity Center
· 3 dwelling units - Within I mile of Activity Center
III.
Affordable Housing as defined by the Affordable Housing Density Bonus
Ordinance (#90-89 adopted November 22, 1990)
· 8 dwelling units
iv.
Residential In-fill - if the project is 10 acres or less in size; located within an
area with central public water and sewer service; compatible with surrounding
land uses; has no common site development plan with adjoining property; no
common ownership with any adjacent parcels; and the parcel in question was
not created to take advantage of the in-fill residential density.
· 3 dwelling units
Roadway Access - Density credits based on future roadways will be awarded
if the developer commits to construct a portion of the roadway (as determined
by the County Transportation Services Division) or the road is scheduled for
completion dudng the first five years of the Capital Improvement Schedule.
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c)
· Add I dwelling unit - if direct access to two or more arterial or collector
roads as identified in the Traffic Circulation Element.
There are Density Bands located around Activity Centers. The density band
around an Activity Center shall be measured by the radial distance from the
center of the intersection around which the Activity Center is situated. If 50%
or more of a project is within the density band, the additional density applies
to the entire project. Density bands shall not apply within the Estates
Designation.
2) High Density Residential Subdistrict
To encourage higher density residential and promote mixed uses in close proximity to
Activity Centers, those residential zoned properties permitting up to 12 dwelling units
per acre which were located within and consistent with the Activity Center designation
at Golden Gate Parkway and Coronado Parkway established by the 1989 Collier
County Growth Management Plan and subsequently removed by the creation of a
new Activity Center via the adoption of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan are
recognized as being consistent with this Master Plan and are outlined on Map 3.
Urban Commercial Districts
1) Activity Center Subdistrict
The Activity Center designated on the Future Land Map is intended to accommodate
commercial zoning within the Urban Designated Area. Activity Centers are intended to
be mixed-use (commercial, residential, institutional) in character. The Activity Center
concept is designed to concentrate new and existing commercial zoning in locations
where traffic impacts can readily be accommodated, to avoid strip and disorganized
patterns of commercial development, and to create focal points within the community.
The size and configuration of the Activity Center is outlined on Map 4.
The standard for intensity of uses within each Activity Center is that the full array of
commercial uses may be allowed. Hotels and motels that locate within an Activity
Center will be allowed to develop at a density consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
All new residential zoning shall be consistent with the Density Rating System.
Existing commercially zoned and developed areas, which are not within an Activity
Center or do not meet other commercial siting criteria, will be allowed to expand only
to the extent permitted under the zoning classification for that property. Expansion
involving aggregation of additional property occurring after adoption of this Plan shall
be subject to the policies of this Plan.
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Exhibit A-6
COLLIER COUNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Prepared for
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
October, 1997
Symbol
AMENDMENTS TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Date Amended
Ordinance No.
*INDICATES ADOPTED PORTIONS
NOTE: THE SUPPORT DOCUMENT WILL BE UPDATED AS CURRENT INFORMATION
BECOMES AVAILABLE.
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GOAL 1:
THE COUNTY SHALL CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION,
CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF
NATURAL RESOURCES.
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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 t.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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
By August 1, 1994, complete the phased delineation, data gathering, management guidelines
and implementation of the County Natural Resources Protection Areas (NRPA) program. 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
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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 overlay to the Future Land Use Plan 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 NRP^s already degraded;
d. ^ 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 rights;
f. ^ 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:
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.
Policy 1,3,3:
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 NRP^s and their implementation criteria 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.
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GOAL 2:
THE COUN:rY SHALL PROTECT ITS SURFACE AND ESTUARINE WATER
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;
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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;
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The timing and flow of fresh water into the estuaries from the watershed shall, as
a minimum, not degrade estuarine resource value; and
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 newworkso
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Policy 2.1.$:
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
Naples and Everglades City for consistent watershed management planning.
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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
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system or rivers or canals that flow into the estuarine 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 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:
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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.
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 COUNYY SHALL PROTECT THE COUNTY'S GROUND WATER
RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST WATER QUALITY PRACTICAL
OBJECTIVE 3.1:
Ground water quality shall meet all applicable Federal and State water quality standards by
January 2002 and shall be maintained thereafter.
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 Mana.qement 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 .qround 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 mana.qement 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-l, W-2, W-3.
c) Future solid waste storage, collection, and recycling storin.q hazardous products and
hazardous wastes: prohibited in W-l, W-2, W-3.
d) Future non-residential uses involving hazardous products in quantities exceedin.q
250 liquid gallons or 1,000 pounds of solids: provide for absorption or secondary
containment in W-l, 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.
.q) . Land application of domestic residuals: limit metal concentrations, nitro.qen 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 dischar,qe in zone W-1 subject to
complying with construction standards and provision of an automatic dosin.q device
and a low-pressure lateral distribution.
j) On-site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) servin.q existing industrial uses and
subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W-l, W-2, and W-
3 shall meet all construction and operating standards contained in 64E-10, F.A.C. as
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the rule existed on Au,qust 31, 1999 and shall implement a .qround water monitorinR
plan.
Conditional uses shall be Rranted only in extraordinary circumstances and where
impacts of the development will be isolated from the Surficial and Intermediate Aquifer.
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.
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.
Policy 3.-1._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.
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.
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.
Policy 3.-1-2.5:
The County shall cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District in identifying and
plugging improperly abandoned wells.
OBJECTIVE 3.23:
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.)
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.
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Policy 3.33.2:
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.;~3.3:
Continue to identity and delineate existing land uses that possess the greatest potential for
wellfield contamination.
Policy 3.,33.4:
Continue to establish and apply technically and legally defensible criteria for determining and
mapping zones of protection.
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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.t:
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
appropriate soil conservation guidelines for agriculture.
Service to provide the County with
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GOAL 6:
THE COUNTY SHALL IDENTIFY, PROTECT, CONSERVE AND
APPROPRIATELY USE ITS NATIVE VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES AND
WILDLIFE HABITAT.
Objective 6.1:
By June 1, 1998, 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 hearing process. These negotiations are based on provisions in the Collier County
Land Development Code No. 91-102.
Policy 6.1.1:
By June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and prepare criteria,
based on the presence of dominant or indicative species for intertidal and coastal strands,
undeveloped coastal barriers, and xeric scrub habitats, with criteria for development and
standards for land clearing in these habitat areas.
Policy 6.1.2:
By June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and criteria, based on
the presence of dominant or indicative species for marine, freshwater, and transitional zone
wetlands, and hardwood hammocks.
Policy 6.1.3
By June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and criteria, based on
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 criteria and standards for land clearing as part of this process.
Policy 6.1.5:
The above developed criteria and standards shall be modified as appropriate as individual
watershed management plans and NRPAs are developed.
Policy 6.1.6:
Flexibility, in the 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, criteria 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
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would also insure that some of the most ecologically sensitive habitat and vegetative
communities are retained.
Policy 6.1.9
In the event that the County adopts an open space recreational system, consideration should
be given to incorporating the linkage and protection objectives 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 cdteria for incorporation into all development orders.
Policy 6.2.2:
All wetlands are designated as environmentally sensitive areas.
Policy 6.2,3:
Altered or disturbed wetlands
degraded wetland ecosystems.
are considered to
be not viable,
not naturally functioning,
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 Administrative 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
of 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 wetlands in order to limit cumulative and specific impacts on Coastal wetland and
wildlife resources.
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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 Florida Department of Environmental 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 Florida Water
Management District mitigation rules. Mitigation may also include restoration of previously
disturbed 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.
Policy 6.2.13:
Proposed development on parcels containing viable naturally functioning 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 hydroperiod.
Policy 6.2.14:
Where appropriate, incorporate on-site freshwater wetlands into stormwater management plans
in order to restore and enhance the historic hydroperiod and ensure the continuity of natural
flow way.
OBJECTIVE 6.3:
A portion of the viable, naturally functioning transitional zone wetlands shall be preserved in any
new non-agricultural development unless otherwise mitigated through the DER and the COE
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 Florida
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
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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
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OBJECTIVE 6.4:
A portion of each viable, naturally
preserved or retained as appropriate.
functioning non-wetland native habitat type shall be
Policy 6.4.1:
Continue to require that viable naturally functioning native habitat communities be identified on
all plans for developments requiring site development plans.
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 the Protected Tree Ordinance. Until the adoption of
comprehensive land development regulations, tree removal permits shall incorporate criteria
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
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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 criteria 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
clearing of land for agriculture shall not be converted to non-agricultural development for at
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:
The County shall continue to incorporate native vegetation into landscape designs in order to
promote the preservation of native plant communities and encourage water conservation
through native vegetation.
Policy 6.5.1:
Priorities for incorporating 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.
b) 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 "xeriscape" principles.
Policy 6.5.2:
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requirements.
will continue to identify specific plant coverage and assemblage
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OBJECTIVE 6.6:
There shall be no net loss of important, viable, naturally occurring, submerged, marine habitat.
Policy 6,6.1:
Annually identify, inventory, and map both disturbed and undisturbed sea grass beds and other
submerged marine habitats that are deemed important.
Policy 6,6,2:
Continue to regulate boat traffic and other uses and activities as necessary to conserve,
protect, and enhance, as appropriate, these habitats.
Policy 6.6.3:
Where applicable, guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection for Outstanding
Florida 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 protect
unique communities located along the County's border by controlling water levels and enforcing
land development regulations with regard thereto.
Policy 6.7.2:
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.
Policy 6,7.3:
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.
OBJECTIVE 6.8:
The County shall protect natural reservations from the impact of surrounding development.
Policy 6.8.1:
All requests for land development within 1000 feet of natural reservations shall be reviewed as
part of the County's development review process to insure no unacceptable impact to the
natural reservation.
Policy 6.8.2:
Criteria contained in applicable objectives
development near natural reservations.
and policies of this Element shall apply to
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GOAL 7:
THE COUN;rY SHALL PROTECT AND CONSERVE ITS FISHERIES AND
WILDLIFE.
OBJECTIVE 7.1:
The County shall continue to improve marine fisheries productivity by building additional reefs.
Policy 7.1.1:
The County should continue to apply for reef construction grants and annually place more
materials on the existing permitted sites.
Policy 7.1.2:
The County will coordinate its activities with the Florida Department
Protection, the Marine Extension Office and other appropriate agencies.
of, Environmental
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 the mechanisms and criteria contained within 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.
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 manatee critical
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:
By January 1, 1992, the County shall develop and implement programs for protecting fisheries
and other animal wildlife.
Policy 7.3.1:
By accrediting 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.
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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:
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, Florida Panther,
wood stork habitat and for other species of special status.
Policy 7.3.4:
Until management guidelines are prepared, the County will evaluate and apply applicable
recommendations of 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 County'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 of alternate sites should be evaluated as to:
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 Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission shall be required for
developments greater than 10 acres as part of the County's ElS review process.
Policy 7.3.7:
The County shall notify the Florida 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:
The County will continue to periodically review and revise its existing codes providing for
appropriate prohibitions and restrictions on the commercial possession, use, and harvesting of
undesirable exotic species.
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 Florida Panther as
"Areas of Environmental Concern" on the County Future Land Use Map.
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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
standards.
all applicable federal
and State air quality
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 III.
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. t .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.
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
collection day at least once per year.
its hazardous waste
Policy 9.3.1:
The hazardous waste collection day shall target residential households but also allow small
businesses to participate to some extent.
OBJECTIVE 9.4:
a,, o~,,,~,,,~,, -~n 4 os,', tThe County shall establish-a 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.
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.
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 Au.qust 31, 1999.
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GOAL 10:
THE COUN;!'Y 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 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.
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.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
g.
areas presently developed,
disturbed uplands,
disturbed freshwater wetlands,
disturbed marine wetlands,
viable, unaltered uplands,
viable, unaltered freshwater wetlands,
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 marinas shall conform to the following criteria:
a. Marinas must provide vehicular parking and sewage pump-out facilities;
Fueling facilities shall be designed to contain spills from on-land equipment and
shall be prepared to contain spills in the water.
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Marina facilities must be accessible to all public services essential to ensure their
safe operation.
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
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not sufficient, then the; County shall acquire additional access points as a part of the
renourishment project.
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
protection of the natural form and function of the coastal barrier system.
compatible with
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,$:
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
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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.
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,
related to coastal barrier systems.
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OBJECTIVE t0.4:
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.
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.
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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 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
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
engineered stabilization
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.
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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
development.
of undeveloped beaches and dunes as the first alternative to
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.$.'!0:
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.
OBJECTIVE 10.6:
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Pr-egrar~ conserve the habitats, species, natural shoreline and dune systems contained within
the County's coastal zone.
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. Wi.q~!ins Pass Unit FL-65P,
b. Clam Pass Unit FI-64P,
c. Keywaydin Island Unit P-16,
d. Ti.qertail Unit FI-63-P,
e. Cape Romano Unit P-15.
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2. Site alterations shall be concentrated in disturbed habitats thus avoidin.q undisturbed
pristine habitats (Reference Policy 10.1.4).
Beachfront developments shall restore dune ve.qetation.
Projects on coastal barriers shall be landscaped with native Southern FloridJan species.
Boathouses, boat shelters and dock facilities shall be located and ali.qned to stay at least 10
feet from any existin.cI sea.qrass beds except where a continuous bed of sea,qrass exists off
of the shore of the property, in which case facility hei.qhts 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.
Policy 10.6.-~_2:
The prcgr3m h".c!'--'des The requirements of Policy 10.6.1 identifies the maRa~~, guidelines
and performance standards t~epar-ed 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.
Policy 10.6.43:
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development projects where an ElS 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.
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 COUN;FY 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;
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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;
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As an altemative 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 1'1.1.3:
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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GOAL 12:
THE COUN:I'Y 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 -1.31_~2.1:
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1994, hurricane evacuation time for a Category 3 storm at a maximum of 28 hours as defined
by the 4987 1996 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Hurricane Evacuation
Study Update, and reduce that time frame 3,",d 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 I evacuation zone as defined in the 1996 Southwest
Florida Regional Planning Council Hurricane Evacuation Study Update. hurric:r,~ .... '
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.
Policy -t-,11__2.1.2:
Land use plan amendments in the Category I 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.
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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 I 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 include mitigation policies addressing flood plains,
beach and dune alteration and storm water management.
Policy 12.1.8:
Upon approval of the "Local Hazard Miti,qation StrateRy" by the Department of Community
Affairs Collier County will be.qin implementation of the Local Mitigation Projects as listed in the
Plan.
Policy 12.1.9:
Construct all new Public Safety facilities to be floodproofed and desiRned to meet 160 mph wind
load requirements.
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 Hiqh Hazard Area be desi.qned and constructed to meet
the Public Shelter Desi,qn Criteria in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997),
Section 5.4(15).
Policy t2.1.11:
The County will continue to work with the Board of Re.qents, State University System to ensure
that all new facilities in the State University System that are located outside of the Coastal Hiqh
Hazard Area be desi.qned and constructed to meet the Public Shelter DesiRn Criteria in "State
Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997), Section 5.4(15).
Policy '12.1.12:
The County will continue to miti.qate previously identified shelter deficiencies throu.qh miti.qation
from Developments of Re.qional Impact, EmerRency Manaqement Preparedness and
Enhancement .qrants and from funds identified in the annual Shelter Deficit Studies.
Policy 12.1.13:
All new nursinq homes and assisted livin.q 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 Desi,qn Criteria that is required for new public schools and public
community colleRes and universities.
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Policy 12.1.14:
The County will consider establishin,q one-way evacuation routes on County maintained roads
for storm events that have the potential for inundatinR Iow-I¥inR populated areas. The County
will coordinate with FDOT to consider one-wayinR 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
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.
Policy -131_~2.2.5:
The County shall consider the coastal high-hazard area as that area Ivin~ within the Cate.qory 1
evacuation zone as defined in theh Southwest Florida Re,qiona Plannin.q Council Hurricane
Evacuation Study Update. ce=';:crd cf the Cccct~! Cc,-,ctr'~ct!en Ccr, trc! L!r,~ :r,d th~
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.
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A-K); words double underlined are additions (in response to the ORC report); words de~la~e-sa:~
~ are deletions (in response to the ORC report)
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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
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 pdority 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.
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A-K); words double underlined are additions (in response to the ORC report); words ~
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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.
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 COUNYY 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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2) CR-951 Commercial In-fill Subdistrict
Due to the existing zoning and land use pattern in the Commercial In-fill Subdistrict
(see Map 5) and the need to ensure adequate development standards to buffer
adjacent land uses, commercial uses shall be permitted under the following criteria:
a) Commercial uses shall be limited to:
· Low intensity transitional commercial uses that are compatible with both
residential and commercial, to provide for small scale shopping and personal
needs,
· Intermediate commercial to provide for a wider variety of goods and services
in areas that have a higher degree of automobile traffic. These uses shall be
similar to C-1, C-2, or C-3 zoning districts outlined in the Collier County Land
Development Code (Ordinance 91-102), adopted October 30, 1991).
b) Rezones shall be encouraged in the form of a Planned Unit Development
(there shall be no minimum acreage requirement for PUD rezones except for the
requirement that all requests for rezoning must be at least forty thousand (40,000)
square feet in area unless the proposed rezone is an extension of an existing
zoning district consistent with the Golden Gate Area Master Plan);
c) Projects within the in-fill area shall be encouraged to make provisions for shared
parking arrangements with adjoining commercial developments when applicable;
d) Driveways and curb cuts for projects within the Commercial In-fill area shall be
consolidated with adjoining commercial developments; and
Access to projects shall not be permitted from CR-951.
e)
3) Commercial Under Criteria Subdistrict
Within the Urban-Mixed Use District certain in-fill commercial development may be
permitted. This shall only apply in areas already substantially zoned or developed for
such uses. The following standards, which limit the intensity of uses, must be met:
a) The subject parcel:
· Must be bounded on both sides by improved commercial property or
commercial zoning consistent with the Golden Gate Area Master Plan; or,
· Must be bounded on both sides by commercial property granted an
exemption or compatibility exception as provided for in the Zoning
Re-evaluation Ordinance; and
· Should not exceed 200 feet in width, although the width may be greater at
the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners.
· Uses that meet the intent of the C-1/T Commercial Professional/Transitional
District are only required to be bounded on one side by improved commercial
property or consistent commercial zoning or commercial property granted an
exemption or compatibility exception as provided in the Zoning Re-evaluation
Ordinance.
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errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
C.R.
MAP 5
951: COMMERCIAL INFILL
Collier County, Florida
DISTRICT
OOLD~N GAll: ESTATES INIqLL COI~tERC~AL
LEGEND
PREPARED BY: GRAPHICS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SECTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Drvl$1ON
FILE: GGMP-18.DWG DATE: 11/96
4) Interstate Activity Center Subdistrict
On the fringes of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan boundaries, there are several parcels
that are located within the Interstate Activity Center at 1-75 and Pine Ridge Road as
detailed in the County-Wide Future Land Use Element (FLUE). Parcels within this
*Activity Center are subject to the County-Wide FLUE and not this Master Plan.
Adjacent to this Activity Center on the west side of 1-75 and on the north side of Pine
Ridge Road is a property comprising 12.79 acres located to the west of the Naples
Gateway PUD, which is designated as the Pine Ridge Road Mixed Use District and
consists of Tracts 12, 13, and 28 of Golden Gate Estates, Unit 35, as recorded in Plat
Book 7, Page 85, of the Public Records of Collier County. Within this district no more
than 35,000 square feet of office related uses on 5 acres are permitted within the
eastern portion of this property. The property in its entirety is also permitted to be
developed with the following Conditional Uses of the Estates Zoning District with a
maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.45: Category I and II Group Care Facilities; care
units; nursing homes; assisted living facilities pursuant to 400.402 F.S. and ch. 58A-5
F.A.C.; continuing care retirement communities pursuant to 651 F.S. and ch. 4-183
F.A.C.; schools; churches; and child and adult day care facilities. Such permitted
uses shall be encouraged to be submitted as a Planned Unit Development for the
subject property in its entirety, with special attention to be provided for shared
access, water management, uniform landscaping, signage, screening and buffering,
and other pertinent development standards to ensure compatibility with nearby
residential areas, and subject to the following additional criteria:
· There shall be no access onto Livingston Woods Lane
· There shall be a minimum landscaped buffer along the north and west property
lines of 75 feet;
· Driveway access, parking and water management facilities may be allowed within
the 75' buffer area along the north property line but none of these uses shall be
located closer than 30 feet to the west or north property line; and
· No automobile parking, homeless shelters or soup kitchens shall be permitted;
and
·The eastern 2.59 acres, more or less, of Tract 28 shall be preserved as wetlands
and no development may occur within this area.
See Map 6 for a detailed map of this Activity Center boundary.
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
SANTA
115
94 99
95 98
116
117
"i 118
96 97 119
8 1 2
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MAP 7
BARBARA COMMERCIAL SUBDISTRICT
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
PREPARED BY: GRAPHICS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SECTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVlCES DIV1SION
FILE: GGMP-59.DWG OATE: 8/98
LEeEND
COMM. EIgCI A L
SUBDI$?RJ'CT
Golden Gate Parkway Professional Office Commercial Subdistrict
The provisions of this district (see Map 8) are intended to provide Golden Gate City
with a viable Professional Office Commercial District. The Professional Office
Commercial District has two purposes:
· to serve as a bona-fide entry way into Golden Gate City;
· to provide a community focal point and sense of place.
· The uses permitted within this district are generally low intensity,
office development and institutional type uses, such as churches,
which will minimize vehicular traffic, provide suitable landscaping,
control ingress and egress, and ensure compatibility with abutting
residential districts.
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
MAP 8
GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY PROFESSIONAL OFFICE COMMEI~TIAL DISTRICT
Collier County, Florldo
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31~T A~ S.11L
31ST A~h!J~ S. IL
PREPARED BY: GRAPHICS AND T~:CHNICAL SUPPORT SECTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERV1CES DIVISION
FILE: GGMP-25B.DWG DATE: 12/96
LEGEND
PROFES~ONAL
OFFICE
DISTRICT
2. ESTATES DESIGNATION
This designation is ch, aracterized by low density semi-rural residential lots with limited
opportunities for other land uses. Typical lots are 2.25 acres in size. However, there are
some legal non-conforming lots as small as 1.14 acres. Intensifying residential density shall
not be permitted.
The Estates Designation also accommodates future non-residential uses including:
· Conditional uses and essential services as defined in the Land Development Code,
· Parks, open space and recreational uses,
· Group Housing shall be permitted subject to the definitions and regulations as outlined
in the Collier County Land Development Code (Ordinance 91-102, adopted October 30,
1991 and consistent with Iocational requirements in Florida Statutes (Chapter 419.01
F.S.).
· Schools and school facilities in the Estates Desi.qnation north of 1-75, and where feasible
and mutually acceptable, co-locate schools with other public facilities, such as parks,
libraries and community centers to the extent possible.
Group Housing includes the following type facilities: · Family Care Facility if occupied by not more than six (6) persons shall be
permitted in residential areas.
· Group Care Facility,
· Care Units,
· Adult Congregate Living Facilities, and
· Nursing Homes.
All of the above uses shall be consistent with all of the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
Golden Gate Area Master Plan.
a. Estates-Mixed Use District
1) Residential Estates Subdistrict - Single-family residential
development may be allowed within the Estates Mixed Use Subdistrict at a maximum
density of one unit per 2% gross acres unless the lot is considered a legal
non-conforming lot of record.
2) Neighborhood Centers Subdistrict - Recognizing the need to provide
basic goods and services to Estates residents, Neighborhood Centers have been
designated on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map. The Neighborhood
Center designation does not guarantee that commercial zoning will be granted. The
designation only provides the opportunity to request commercial zoning.
a) Location
The locations are based on intersections of major roads and spacing criteria
(See Map 9). The centers are designed to concentrate all new commercial
zoning in locations where traffic impacts can be readily accommodated and to avoid
strip and disorganized patterns of commercial development.
The node at the NE quadrant of Wilson and Golden Gate Boulevards is
approximately 5 acres in size and consists of Tract 1, Unit 14,
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
Golden Gate Estates.
The node at CR-951 and Pine Ridge Road is located on both sides of the
intersection. Tracts 109-112 and the N1/2 of Tract 113, Unit 26, Golden
Gate Estates are included in this node as eligible for commercial
development. The S1/2 of Tract 113 and the E1/2 of Tract 107, Unit 26
are also included within this node but are only to be used for buffer, water
management and open space.
Criteria for development at the nodes are as follows:
· Limited to low intensity transitional commercial uses that are compatible
with both residential and commercial,
· Convenience commercial to provide for small scale shopping and
personal needs, and
· Intermediate commercial to provide for a wider variety of goods and
services in areas that have a higher degree of automobile traffic. These
uses shall be similar to C-1, C-2, or C-3, zoning districts outlined in the
Collier County Land Development Code (Ordinance 91-102, adopted
October 30, 1991).
· Future commercial uses are limited to the intersection of Pine Ridge
Road and CR-951. This Neighborhood Center may be developed at
100% commercial and must provide internal circulation, and any rezoning
is encouraged to be in the form of a PUD. This Neighborhood Center
may also be utilized for single family residential or conditional uses
allowed in the Estates zoning district such as churches, social or fraternal
organizations, childcare centers, schools, and group care facilities.
· The parcels immediately adjacent to the existing commercial zoning at
the northeast quadrant of Golden Gate Boulevard and Wilson Boulevard
may qualify for Conditional Use under the transitional use provision of the
Conditional Use Subdistrict of this Master Plan Element.
· A single project shall utilize no more than 50% of the total allowed
commercial acreage. The percentage may be increased at the discretion
of the Board of County Commissioners;
The project is encouraged to make provisions for shared parking
arrangements with adjoining developments;
Access points shall be limited to one per 180 feet commencing from the
right-of-way of the major intersecting streets of the Neighborhood Center.
A maximum of three curb cuts per quadrant shall be allowed;
Driveways and curb cuts shall be consolidated with adjoining
developments, whenever possible;
Driveways accessing parcels on opposite sides of the roadway shall be in
direct alignment;
Projects directly abutting Estates zoned property shall provide, at a
minimum, a 75 foot buffer of retained native vegetation in which no
parking or water management uses are permitted; except that for valid,
approved conditional uses, no such buffer is required.
Projects shall provide a 25 foot wide Type C buffer, as described in the
Land Development Code, between the abutting right-of-way and the
off-street parking area;
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errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
MAP 9
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
Collier County, Florido
C.R. 846
GOLDEN GATE BOULEVARD
~l~- WHILE BLVD.
PREPARED BY: GRAPHICS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SECTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
FILE: GGMP-12.DWG DATE: 10/97
INTERSTATE- 75
C.R, 858
GOLID~N GAI~ ESTAI[S
HEIGNBC~HOOO CF.N*I~qS
LEGEND
CCN~RS
' R ~46
0 1 MI 2MI
3) Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict - Recognizing the unique
development pattern and characteristics of surrounding land uses, the
Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict has been designated on the Golden
Gate Area Future Land Use Map. See Map 10.
a) The Criteria for the district are as follows:
· Encouraged to be in the form of a PUD
· Adequate buffering shall be provided from adjacent properties allowing
residential uses.
· Shared parking shall be encouraged with adjoining developments.
b)
Limitation of Uses - Uses shall be limited to the following:
· Automobile Service Station
· Barber & Beauty Shops
· Child Care Centers
· Convenience Stores
· Drug Stores
· Food Markets
· Hardware Stores
· Laundries - Self Service Only
· Post Offices and Professional Offices
· Repair Shops - Radio, TV, Small Appliances and Shoes
· Restaurants, including fast food restaurants but not drive-in restaurants
· Shopping Center
· Veterinary Clinics with no outside kenneling
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
RANDALL~
BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Collier County, Florida
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0 1~2 MI. 1 MI.
BY:. G~)~4(:S ~ T~(::HNIC~L SUPP(~T SE:C11C~
GGMP-21.DWG OA~.:
LEGEND
4)
Conditional Uses Subdistrict
Various types o.f conditional uses are permitted in the Estates and residential zoning
districts within the study area. In order to control the location and spacing of new
conditional uses, the following shall apply to requests for conditional uses:
a) Essential Services Conditional Uses shall be
allowed anywhere within the Estates Zoning District, and are defined as:
· electric or gas generating plants,
· effluent tanks,
· major re-pump stations,
· sewage treatment plants, including percolation ponds,
· hospitals and hospices,
· water aeration or treatment plants,
· governmental facilities (except for those Permitted Uses identified in Section 2.6.9
of the Land Development Code),
· public water supply acquisition withdrawal, or extraction facilities,
· public safety service facilities, and other similar facilities
b) Conditional uses (except essential services) shall not be permitted:
· On Golden Gate Parkway within the Estates Designated Area west of Santa
Barbara Boulevard, unless the parcel is directly bounded by conditional uses on
two (2) or more side yards with no intervening rights-of-ways or waterways; nor
· On those parcels immediately adjacent to the west side of CR-951 within the
Estates Designated Area unless the parcel is directly bounded by conditional uses
on two (2) or more side yards with no intervening rights-of-ways or waterways;
c) Conditional uses shall be limited to Neighborhood Centers subject to the
following:
· The project shall provide adequate buffering from adjacent properties; and
· Projects shall coordinate access management plans with other projects within
the Neighborhood Center nodes to facilitate a sound traffic
movement pattern.
d)
Conditional uses may be granted in Transitional Areas. The
purpose of this provision is to allow conditional uses in areas adjacent to
non-residential uses generally not appropriate for residential use. The
conditional use will act as a transitional use between non-residential and
residential areas.
The following criteria shall apply for Transitional Conditional Use requests:
· Site shall be directly adjacent to a non-residential use (zoned or developed);
· Site shall be no closer than % road mile from the intersection of a Neighborhood
Center;
· Site shall be 2.5 acres or more in size and shall not exceed 5 acres;
· Conditional uses shall be located on the allowable acreage directly adjacent to the
non-residential use;
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
Site shall not be adjacent to a church or other place of worship, school, social or
fraternal organization, child care center, convalescent home, hospice, rest home,
home for the aged, adult foster home, children's home, rehabilitation centers; and
Site shall not be adjacent to parks or open space and recreational uses;
Site shall not be adjacent to Essential Services, except for libraries and
museums.
Project shall provide adequate buffering from adjacent properties allowing
residential uses.
5) Southern Golden Gate Estates Natural Resource Protection Overlay
Southern Golden Gate Estates is identified as an Natural Resource Protection Area
(NRPA) Overlay on the Golden Gate Area Future Land Use Map. Natural Resource
Protection Areas (NRPAs) are designated on the Golden Gate Area Land Use Map:
I. Within these areas, only agriculture and directly-related uses and one single family
dwelling unit per parcel or lot created prior to June 22, 1999, shall be allowed;
2. These interim development standards shall not be interpreted to affect or limit the
continuation of existinq uses. Existing uses shall include those uses for which all
required permits have been issued, or uses for which completed applications have
been received by the County prior to June 22, 1999. The continuation of existing
uses shall include expansions of those uses if such expansions are consistent with
or clearly ancillary to the existing use and do not require a rezoning or
comprehensive plan amendment;
These areas shall be refined as actual data and analysis is made available durinq
the Collier County Rural and Agricultural Area Assessment.
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errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
SOUTHERN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY
NAPLF..SIMMOKALEE ROAD
PINE RIDGE
O.O. PKWY.
RD.
DAVIS BLVD. EXT. S.B.-84/
GOLDEN GATE
RANDALL
BOULEVARD
WHITE BLVD.
S.R.,.84
R 26 E [ R 27 E
NAPLES IMMOKALEE ROAD
OIL WELL ROAD
BOULEVARD
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AGRICULTURAL/RURAL DESIGNATION - SETTLEMENT AREA DISTRICT
Settlement Area District
This area consists of Sections 13, 14, 23 and 24, and a portion of 22, Township 48 South,
Range 27 East (the former North Golden Gate Subdivision), which was zoned and platted
between 1967 and 1970. In settlement of a lawsuit pertaining to the permitted uses of this
property, this property has been "vested" for the uses specified in that certain "PUD" by
Settlement Zoning granted by the County as referenced in that certain SETTLEMENT AND
ZONING AGREEMENT dated the 27th day of January, 1986. This area is now known as
the Orange Tree PUD and the types of uses permitted are described in the PUD Document.
By designation in the Growth Management Plan and the Golden Gate Area Master Plan as
Settlement Area, the Plan recognized the property as an area which is outside of the Urban
Designation and which is currently far removed from supportive services and facilities.
Expansion of the Settlement Area in terms of additional lands or dwelling units, shall be
discouraged. Its existence will have no precedential value or effect so far as justifying
similar uses on surrounding or adjacent property. The Settlement Area Land Use District is
limited to the area described above and shall not be available as a land use district for any
other property in the County.
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items A - K); words; words italicized and underlined are added by R-99-02; ** denotes scrivener's
errors; *denotes amendments adopted subsequent to the 1999 EAR-based amendments.
Exhibit A-6
COLLIER COUNTY
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Prepared for
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
October, 1997
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AMENDMENTS TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Date Amended
Ordinance No.
*INDICATES ADOPTED PORTIONS
NOTE: THE SUPPORT DOCUMENT WILL BE UPDATED AS CURRENT INFORMATION
BECOMES AVAILABLE.
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GOAL 1:
THE COUNTY SHALL CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION,
CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF
NATURAL RESOURCES.
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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.$., 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.
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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.
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.
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. t:
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 t.2.3:
Collected and/or compiled data will be organized by established water-shed and sub-basin
units.
Policy t.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 private organizations.
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
By August 1, 1994, complete the phased delineation, data gathering, management guidelines
and implementation of the County Natural Resources Protection Areas (NRPA) program. 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
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Endangered Fauna and Flora in Florida", published by the Flodda 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 overlay to the Future Land Use Plan Map;
b. ^ process for verifying the existence and boundaries of NRP^s during development
permit applications;
c. Guidelines and standards for development of NRP^s including conservation guidelines
to protect natural resource values, to maintain ecologically functioning systems, and to
restore or mitigate NRPAs already degraded;
d. ^ 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 NRP^s. 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 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:
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.
Policy 1.3.3:
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.
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.
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GOAL 2:
THE COUN:rY SHALL PROTECT ITS SURFACE AND ESTUARINE WATER
RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 2.t:
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;
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;
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.t.$:
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,t.6:
Promote intergovernmental cooperation between Collier County and the
Naples and Everglades City for consistent watershed management planning.
municipalities of
Policy 2,'!.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
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system or rivers or canals that flow into the estuarine 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 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:
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The County will reques~ 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.
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 COUN:I'Y SHALL PROTECT THE COUNTY'S GROUND WATER
RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST WATER QUALITY PRACTICAL
OBJECTIVE 3.1:
Ground water quality shall meet all applicable Federal and State water quality standards by
January 2002 and shall be maintained thereafter.
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 ,qround 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 .qround water
travel time to the potable water wellfield).
2. Land uses are restricted within the wellfield risk manaqement zones as follows:
a) Future solid waste disposal facilities: prohibited in all wellfield risk management
zones.
b) Future solid waste transfer stations: prohibited in VV-I, VV-2, W-3.
c) Future solid waste stora.qe, collection, and recycling storin.q hazardous products and
hazardous wastes: prohibited in W-l, VV-2, VV-3.
d) Future non-residential uses involvin,q hazardous products in quantities exceeding
250 liquid gallons or 1,000 pounds of solids: provide for absorption or secondaqf
containment in W-l, 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.
~) Land application of domestic residuals: limit metal concentrations, nitro.qen based on
uptake ability of vegetation), and require a conditional use.
h) Future petroleum exploration and production and expansions of existinq: prohibited
in W-1 and W-2, conditional use required in VV-3 and W-4.
i) Future on-site disposal systems (septic tanks) requiring a soil absorption are.'-
greater than 1,000 square feet are allowed to discharqe in zone W-1 subject to
complvin~ 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 existin.q industrial uses and
subject to the thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W-l, VV-2, and W-
3 shall meet all construction and operating standards contained in 64E-10, F.A.C. as
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the rule existed on Au.qust 31, 1999 and shall implement a ,qround water monitodnR
plan.
Conditional uses shall be .qranted only in extraordinary circumstances and where
impacts of the development will be isolated from the Surficial and Intermediate Aquifer.
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.
Policy 3.-1-2.1:
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.
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.
Policy 3.-1-2.3:
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.
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.
Policy 3.-~2.5:
The County shall cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District in identifying and
plugging improperly abandoned wells.
OBJECTIVE 3.23:
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.)
Policy 3.23/1:
Maintain and refine a 3-dimensional computer model that calculates cones of depression
around significantly sized existing and planned potable wellfields.
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Policy 3.3_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".
Policy 3.33.3:
Continue to identity and delineate existing land uses that possess the greatest potential for
wellfield contamination.
Policy 3.23.4:
Continue to establish and apply technically and legally defensible criteria for determining and
mapping zones of protection.
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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. t.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 $.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 $.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
appropriate soil conservation guidelines for agriculture.
to provide the County with
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GOAL 6:
THE COUNTY SHALL IDENTIFY, PROTECT, CONSERVE AND
APPROPRIATELY USE ITS NATIVE VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES AND
WILDLIFE HABITAT.
Objective 6.1:
By June 1, 1998, 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 hearing process. These negotiations are based on provisions in the Collier County
Land Development Code No. 91-102.
Policy 6.1.1:
By June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and prepare criteria,
based on the presence of dominant or indicative species for intertidal and coastal strands,
undeveloped coastal barriers, and xeric scrub habitats, with criteria for development and
standards for land clearing in these habitat areas.
Policy 6.1.2:
By June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and criteria, based on
the presence of dominant or indicative species for marine, freshwater, and transitional zone
wetlands, and hardwood hammocks.
Policy 6.1.3
By June 1, 1998, inventory, define, and prepare development standards and criteria, based on
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 criteda and standards for land clearing as part of this process.
Policy 6.1.5:
The above developed criteria and standards shall be modified as appropriate as individual
watershed management plans and NRPAs are developed.
Policy 6.1.6:
Flexibility, in the 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, criteria 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
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would also insure that some of the most ecologically sensitive habitat and vegetative
communities are retained.
Policy 6.1.9
In the event that the County adopts an open space recreational system, consideration should
be given to incorporating the linkage and protection objectives 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 criteria for incorporation into all development orders.
Policy 6.2.2:
All wetlands are designated as environmentally sensitive areas.
Policy 6.2.3:
Altered or disturbed wetlands are considered
degraded wetland ecosystems.
to be not viable,
not naturally functioning,
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 Administrative 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
of 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 wetlands in order to limit cumulative and specific impacts on Coastal wetland and
wildlife resources.
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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 Florida Department of Environmental 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 Florida Water
Management District mitigation rules. Mitigation may also include restoration of previously
disturbed wetlands or acquisition for public preservation of similar habitat.
Policy 6.2.t 1:
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.
Policy 6.2.13:
Proposed development on parcels containing viable naturally functioning 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 hydroperiod.
Policy 6.2.14:
Where appropriate, incorporate on-site freshwater wetlands into stormwater management plans
in order to restore and enhance the historic hydroperiod and ensure the continuity of natural
flow way.
OBJECTIVE 6.3:
A portion of the viable, naturally functioning transitional zone wetlands shall be preserved in any
new non-agricultural development unless otherwise mitigated through the DER and the COE
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 Florida
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
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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. ^ 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 according to Section
373.421 Florida Statutes.
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OBJECTIVE 6.4:
A portion of each viable, naturally functioning
preserved or retained as appropriate.
non-wetland native habitat type shall be
Policy 6.4.'1:
Continue to require that viable naturally functioning native habitat communities be identified on
all plans for developments requiring site development plans.
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 the Protected Tree Ordinance. Until the adoption of
comprehensive land development regulations, tree removal permits shall incorporate criteria
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
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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 criteria 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
clearing of land for agriculture shall not be converted to non-agricultural development for at
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:
The County shall continue to incorporate native vegetation into landscape designs in order to
promote the preservation of native plant communities and encourage water conservation
through native vegetation.
Policy 6.5.1:
Priorities for incorporating 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 "xeriscape" principles.
Policy 6.5.2:
Landscape Ordinances
requirements.
will continue to identify specific plant coverage and assemblage
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OBJECTIVE 6.6:
There shall be no net loss of important, viable, naturally occurring, submerged, marine habitat.
Policy 6,6,1:
Annually identify, inventory, and map both disturbed and undisturbed sea grass beds and other
submerged marine habitats that are deemed important.
Policy 6.6.2:
Continue to regulate boat traffic and other uses and activities as necessary to conserve,
protect, and enhance, as appropriate, these habitats.
Policy 6.6.3:
Where applicable, guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection for Outstanding
Florida 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 protect
unique communities located along the County's border by controlling water levels and enforcing
land development regulations with regard thereto.
Policy 6.7.2:
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.
Policy 6,7,3:
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.
OBJECTIVE 6.8:
The County shall protect natural reservations from the impact of surrounding development.
Policy 6.8.1:
All requests for land development within 1000 feet of natural reservations shall be reviewed as
part of the County's development review process to insure no unacceptable impact to the
natural reservation.
Policy 6.8.2:
Criteria contained in applicable objectives
development near natural reservations.
and policies of this Element shall apply to
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GOAL 7:
THE COUN;I'Y SHALL PROTECT AND CONSERVE ITS FISHERIES AND
WILDLIFE.
OBJECTIVE 7.1:
The County shall continue to improve marine fisheries productivity by building additional reefs.
Policy 7.1.1:
The County should continue to apply for reef construction grants and annually place more
materials on the existing permitted sites.
Policy 7.1.2:
The County will coordinate its activities with the Florida Department of,
Protection, the Marine Extension Office and other appropriate agencies.
Environmental
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 the mechanisms and criteria contained within 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.
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 manatee critical
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:
By January 1, 1992, the County shall develop and implement programs for protecting fisheries
and other animal wildlife.
Policy 7.3.1:
By accrediting 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.
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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:
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, Florida Panther,
wood stork habitat and for other species of special status.
Policy 7.3.4:
Until management guidelines are prepared, the County will evaluate and apply applicable
recommendations of 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.$:
The County'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 of alternate sites should be evaluated as to:
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 Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission shall be required for
developments greater than 10 acres as part of the County's ElS review process.
Policy 7.3.7:
The County shall notify the Florida 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:
The County will continue to periodically review and revise its existing codes providing for
appropriate prohibitions and restrictions on the commercial possession, use, and harvesting of
undesirable exotic species.
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 Florida Panther as
"Areas of Environmental Concern" on the County Future Land Use Map.
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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
standards.
applicable federal
and State air quality
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 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.$:
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 III.
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. t.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.
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
collection day at least once per year.
continue to hold
its hazardous waste
Policy 9.3.1:
The hazardous waste collection day shall target residential households but also allow small
businesses to participate to some extent.
OBJECTIVE 9.4:
~"' Scp!s,m, be: on, ~,-,oo tThe County shall estabJish-a 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.
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.
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 Au.qust 31, 1999.
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GOAL 10:
THE COUN;rY 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 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.
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.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
g.
areas presently developed,
disturbed uplands,
disturbed freshwater wetlands,
disturbed marine wetlands,
viable, unaltered uplands,
viable, unaltered freshwater wetlands,
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 marinas shall conform to the following criteria:
a. Marinas must provide vehicular parking and sewage pump-out facilities;
Fueling facilities shall be designed to contain spills from on-land equipment and
shall be prepared to contain spills in the water.
Marina facilities must be accessible to all public services essential to ensure their
safe operation.
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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
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not sufficient, then the County shall acquire additional access points as a part of the
renourishment project.
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
protection of the natural form and function of the coastal barrier system.
compatible with
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
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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.
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 t0.3.9:
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
related to coastal barrier systems.
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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.
Policy 10.4.1:
Promote environmentally acceptable and economically feasible restoration of the developed
coastal barriers and the urban beach and dune systems.
Policy t0.4.2:
Prohibit further shore hardening projects except where necessary to protect existing structures,
considering the total beach system and adjacent properties.
Policy t0.4.3:
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 t0.4.4:
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 t0.4.7:
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.
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Policy t0.4.10:
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 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
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
engineered
stabilization
Policy 10.4. t3:
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.
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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
development.
of undeveloped beaches and dunes as the first alternative to
Policy '10.8.8:
Prohibit shoreline armoring processes and encourage non-structural methods for stabilizing
beaches and dunes.
Policy 10,6,9:
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 10.6,10:
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 `10.6,`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:
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the County's coastal zone.
Policy '10.6.1:
In addition to those applicable policies supporting Obiectives 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. Wic~Qins 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.
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2. Site alterations shall be concentrated in disturbed habitats thus avoidin.q undisturbed
pristine habitats (Reference Policy 10.1.4).
3. Beachfront developments shall restore dune veqetation.
4. Proiects on coastal barriers shall be landscaped with native Southern Floridian species.
Boathouses, boat shelters and dock facilities shall be located and aliqned to stay at least 10
feet from any existinq seagrass beds except where a continuous bed of seaqrass exists off
of the shore of the property, in which case facility hei.qhts 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.
Policy 10.6.-1-2:
The prc,~r=m !nc!'--'dec 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.
Policy 10.6.43:
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development projects where an ElS 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,
Policy 10.6.6_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;
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;
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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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GOAL 12:
THE COUN;DY 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 -1-~1_~2.1:
=""ou .... ,k .... '~,"*'-~-~"" '-~ ~"*;,'~*:-'~ r,~c~c~."y *" "**"~" k,, The County will maintain the
1994, hurricane evacuation time for a Category 3 storm at a maximum of 28 hours as defined
by the -1-987 1996 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Hurricane Evacuation
Study Update, and reduce that time frame 3r, d 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 I evacuation zone as defined in the 1996 Southwest
Florida Regional Planning Council Hurricane Evacuation Study Update. k .... : ........ , ....
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.
Policy -131__~2.1.2:
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.
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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 I 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 include mitigation policies addressing flood plains,
beach and dune alteration and storm water management.
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 Proiects as listed in the
Plan.
Policy 12.1.9:
Construct all new Public Safety facilities to be floodproofed and designed to meet 160 mph wind
load requirements.
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 Hiqh Hazard Area be designed and constructed to meet
the Public Shelter Design Criteria in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997),
Section 5.4(15).
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 Hi.qh
Hazard Area be designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Desi,qn Criteria in "State
Requirements for Educational Facilities" (1997), Section 5.4(15).
Policy 12.1.12:
The County will continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through mitigation
from Developments of Re,qional Impact, Emergency Mana.qement Preparedness and
Enhancement grants and from funds identified in the annual Shelter Deficit Studies
Policy 12.1.13:
All new nursinq homes and assisted livinq 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 tn
meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public schools and public
community colleges and universities.
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Policy 12.1,14:
The County will consider establishin.q one-way evacuation routes on County maintained roads
for storm events that have the potential for inundatin.q Iow-lyinR populated areas. The County
will coordinate with FDOT to consider one-wayin.q 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
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.
Policy -t312.2.5:
The County shall consider the coastal high-hazard area as that area Ivin~ within the Cate.qory 1
evacuation zone as defined in theh Southwest Florida Re,qional Planninq Council Hurricane
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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.
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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
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.
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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 t2.4:
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 t2.4.2:
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 COUN;I'Y 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
programs.
unnecessary duplication of existing
Regional, State, or Federal permitting
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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Policy 5.13
The fol10winq properties identified by Ordinance #98-82; 98-91; 98-94; 99-02; 99-11;
99-19; 99-33; and 2000-2,0; located in Activity Centers #1, 2,.6, 8, 11 & 18 wer~ rezoned
pursuant to the Activity Centers boundaries desiqnated in the 1989 Comprehensive
Plan, as amended. Those properties were rezoned durincj the interim period between,
the ado~)tion of the Future Land Use Element in October, 1997 which was not effective
due to the notice of intent findinc] the Future Land Use Element not "in compliance".
Those properties, identified herein, which have modified the boundaries of the 1997
Activin Centers are deem.ed consistent with the Future Land Use Element.
STATE OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLLIER)
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true copy of:
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-27
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissions ~
the 9th day of May, 2000, during Regular Session ~ ~
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board~ -~
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 10~da~
of May, 2000.
DWIGHT E. BROCK
Clerk of Courts and Clerk'
Ex-officio to Board
County Commissioners.'
By: Karen Schoch,
Deputy Clerk