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ORDINANCE NO. 13 -- 12
N ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 89 -05,
S AMENDED, THE COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE UNINCORPORATED
AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING
THE CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ELEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR 2011 EVALUATION AND
APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS TO
THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN; BY PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Collier County Growth
Management Plan on January 10, 1989; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has held public hearings to provide for and encourage public
participation throughout the 2011 -12 plan amendment process; and
WHEREAS, Collier County did submit the 2011 -12 Growth Management Plan
amendments to the Department of Economic Opportunity for preliminary review on May 03,
2012; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Opportunity did review and did not make
written objections to the 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 Objections,
Recommendations and Comments Report from the Department of Economic Opportunity to
adopt, adopt with changes or not adopt the proposed amendments to the Growth Management
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
adoption of the amendments to the Growth Management Plan on October 30, 2012; 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 the
amendments to the Growth Management Plan on January 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, all applicable substantive and procedural requirements of law have been
met.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
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SECTION ONE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSERVATION AND
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT OF THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts the amendments to the Conservation
and Coastal Management Element attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION TWO: 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 THREE: EFFECTIVE DATE.
The effective date of these plan amendments, if the amendments are not timely
challenged, shall be 31 days after the state land planning agency notifies the local government
that the plan amendment package is complete. If timely challenged, these amendments shall
become effective on the date the state land planning agency or the Administration Commission
enters a final order determining this adopted amendment to be in compliance. 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 of noncompliance is issued by the
Administration Commission, this amendment may nevertheless be made effective by adoption of
a resolution affirming its effective status, a copy of which resolution shall be sent to the state
land planning agency.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County this 9. 44" day of January, 2013.
ATTEST:, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROek, CLERK COLLIERAC0 UNT , FLORIDA
By: iLi BY:
G7EWA A. HILLER, ESQ.
AlpAin Mme+ Chairwoman
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
1�4 A'1� )_
Heidi Ashton -Cicko
Managing Assistant County Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit "A"
This ordinance filed with the
Lary of St t 's Off'ce the
and acknowledge that
filina received this 4.,..
2011 EAR -BASED ADOPTION - CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Rev. 12/13/12
CP\ 12 -CMP- 00848 \94
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Exhibit "A"
As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12
EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12
GOAL 1: [Revised text, page 4]
TuL' !"'OUNTV SH A i i CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION, CONSERVATION,
MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF IT-15 THE COUNTY'S NATURAL
RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 1.1: [Revised text, page 4]
C—ellieF Continue to develep and implement maintain a comprehensive environmental
management and conservation program, whirah wiI4 to ensure that the natural resources, including State
and Federally listed animal species; e€ within CellieE the County are properly, appropriately, and
effectively identified, managed, and protected.
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Policy 1.1.6: [Revised text, page 4]
In those areas of EellieF the County where oil extraction and related processing is an allowable use,
such use is shall be subject to applicable state and federal oil and gas permits and Gellie the County's
non - environmental site development plan review procedures. Directional - drilling and/or previously
cleared or disturbed areas shall be utilized in order to minimize impacts to native habitats, where
determined to be practicable. This requirement shall be deemed satisfied upon issuance of a state
permit in compliance with the criteria established in Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C., as those
rules existed eft as of January 13, 2005, the effective date of this amendment to the Collie County's
Comprehensive Plan, and regardless of whether the activity occurs within the Big Cypress Watershed,
as defined in Rule 62C- 30.001(2), F.A.C. All applicable Celllef County environmental permitting
requirements shall be considered satisfied by evidence of the issuance of all applicable federal and/or
state oil and gas permits for proposed oil and gas activities in Collies the County, so long as the state
permits comply with the requirements of Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C. For those areas of
Gelber- the County outside the boundary of the Big Cypress Watershed, the applicant shall be
responsible for convening the Big Cypress Swamp Advisory Committee as set forth in Section 377.42,
F.S., to assure compliance with Chapter 62C -25 through 62C -30, F.A.C. even if outside the defined Big
Cypress Watershed. All access roads to oil and gas uses shall be constructed and protected from
unauthorized uses according to the standards established in Rule 62C- 30.005(2)(a)(1) through (12),
F.A.C.
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OBJECTIVE 1.2: [Revised text, page 5]
Maintain the framework for an integrated, computer -based environmental resources data storage,
analysis, and graphics system that is based on relevant appropriate and professionally accepted data
and annualb, update the databases based en pr-evieas year-'s anaiytieal data iR ef!der- to imeniter- the
status ef the Geunt�,'s natural r-eseur-ees and pr-epese petential pFeteetieR measures when appropriate.
Policy 1.2.1: [Objective 1.2 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 1.2.1, page 5]
The County shall annually update the environmental resources databases based on the previous year's
analytical data in order to monitor the status of the County's natural resources and propose potential
protection measures when appropriate.
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BCCADOPTION
Exhibit "A"
As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12
EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12
Policy 1.2.12: [Renumbered text, page 5]
Policy 1.2.23: [Renumbered text, page 5]
Policy 1.2.34: [Renumbered and revised text, page 5]
Non -GIS -based data Gcollected shall be organized by established water -shed
and sub -basin units.
Policy 1.2.45: [Renumbered text, page 5]
OBJECTIVE 1.3: [Revised text, page 5]
eempieted the phased delineation, da4a gat-her-ing, management gaidelines and implementation oft
A gFieultu . rel Assessment. Thf;augh this Assessment, the, County has deteFmiaed that the NRAk
fids Stewardship Area Over-lay in the Future Land Use Element, the County has delineaW
Protect identified environmental systems through the Natural
Resource Protection Area (NRPA) and Rural Lands Stewardship programs.
Policy 1.3.1: [Revised text, page 61
The pur -pes° of *The NRPA program is-4e shall direct incompatible land uses away from significant
environmental systems that exist at a landscape scale, contain large systems of connected wetland and
upland habitats, and support a wide variety of listed species. The program %44 shall include the
following:
a. Identification of the NRA s :..map and mapping of NRPAs as an overlay to the Future
Land Use Map; jDuring the Assessment for the Rural Fringe area, the County has determined
that CREW Trust lands, Belle Meade, a portion of the Northern Belle Meade shall be identified
as NRPAs. The County also has determined that the South Golden Gate Estates is a NPRA. The
specific boundaries have been identified as NRPAs on the Future Land Use Map.)
b. A process for verifying the existence and boundaries of NRPAs during development permit
applications;
c. Guidelines and standards for development of NRPAs including conservation guidelines to protect
natural resource values, to maintain ecologically functioning systems, and to restore or mitigate
NRPAs already degraded. Allowable land uses, vegetation preservation standards, development
standards, and listed species protection criteria for the NRPAs are those contained in the NRPA
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BCC ADOPTION 2
Exhibit "A"
As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12
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Overlay within the Future Land Use Element.
d. A review process, integrated into the normal development application review, to ensure that the
guidelines and standards are being met;
e. A program to defer development of NRPAs. First consideration should be fee simple purchase
(based on public referenda approving and funding purchases). Other options should include, but
not be limited to, tax incentives and transfer of development rights;
f. A program to pursue Delegation of Authority Agreements with State and Federal
Permitting agencies for local regulation of activities that may alter the biological and physical
characteristics of NRPAs;
g. The County shall seek assistance from, and support, State (eg-CA L, SOR) and/or Federal land
acquisition programs for County areas qualifying as NRPAs.
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Doliley .3.4 [Deleted text, page 6]
peFfefmanee standards fer- County Ratural r-eseur-ee ffeteetiOR areas. implefaentatieR shall 8e6UF OR afi
Policy 1.3.4-5 [Renumbered text, page 6]
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GOAL 2: [Revised text, page 4]
THE COUNTY SHALL TO PROTECT R29 THE COUNTY'S SURFACE AND ESTUARINE
WATER RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 2.1: [Revised text, pages 7, 8]
[Revised further per SFWMD Comments]
By januar-y 2008, the County shall eempiete the p6er-itimien and begin the pr-eeess Preparej*g
Watershed Management Plans, which contain appropriate mechanisms to protect the County's
estuarine and wetland systems. The- nreeess ..hall eensist f (1) ali e-.,a11jatiefj F afeas r L h
WfAeFShed Management Plans are fiet fieeessaizy based en eufT-eflt eF past wa4er-shed management
planning e&Fts, (2) an assessment of available Elata and infefmation theA ran be - used in thO
develepment ef Watershed Management Plans, and (3) budget alltheFiza4ion to begili PFePftFeAi8fl ef t
AFSt W94eFShed Managemew Plan by jaawai-y' 2008. A ftifiding sehedule shall be established to ensure
that all 44tef:shed Management Plans will be eempleted by 2010. la seleeting the er-der- ef Plan
N11ammum Daily Leads . Until the Watershed Management Plans are completed, the County
shall apply the following as interim standards for development:
a. All new development and re- development projects shall meet 150% of the water quality
volumetric requirements of See;ion5.24 (a) of the Basis of Review for Environmental
Resource Permit Applications Within the South Florida Water Management District (February
2.ABf 20121 , or its successor, in effect at the time
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BCC ADOPTION
Exhibit "A"
As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12
EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12
of project approval, and the allowable off-site discharge rates required by Drayage Stormwater
Mana ement Sub - Element Policy 6.2 and 6.3, respectively;
b. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall be
compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance capacity on site and
within or adjacent to the impacted wetland.
C. Floodplain storage compensation shall be evaluated for developments within the designated
Flood Hazard Area (flood zones starting with the letter "V" or "A ", "AE— , aff4VEi" as
depicted on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps published by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency with an effective date of November- 17, 2905 May 16, 2012. Floodplain storage
compensation shall also be evaluated for areas known to be periodically inundated by intense
rainfall or sheetflow conditions.
d. All development located within areas identified on Figure 1 shall be evaluated to determine
impacts to natural wetlands, flowways, or sloughs. For this particular evaluation, natural
wetlands, flowways, or sloughs shall be tentatively identified as contiguous lands having a
continual preponderance of wetland or wet facultative plant species and a ground elevation
through the major portion of the natural wetland, flowway, or slough at least one (1) foot lower
than the ground at the edge of the natural wetland, flowway, or slough. The edge of the natural
wetlands, flowways, or sloughs shall be identified by field determination and based upon
vegetation and elevation differences from the adjacent uplands or transitional wetlands. The
County shall require the applicant to avoid direct impacts to these natural wetlands, flowways,
or sloughs or, when not possible, to ensure any direct impact is minimized and compensated for
by providing the same conveyance capacity lost by the direct impact. The County shall adhere
to the limiting discharge rates of each basin as outlined in Ordinance 2001 -27, adopted May 22,
2001 which amended the County Water Management Policy and provided basin delineations
where special peak discharge rates have been established. The limiting discharge rates will be
reviewed as a part of the Watershed Management Plans, and modified according to the analyses
and findings of the Watershed Management Plans.
e. All new development and re- development projects shall ensure surrounding properties will not
be adversely impacted from the project's influence on stormwater sheet flow.
f. Prior to commencement
of development, the applicants of a development projects -to shall obtain the aU necessary state
and federal environmental permits.
g. Within one year of the effective date of these amendments, the County shall adopt land
development regulations to require Best Management Practices of future development or re-
development projects. Best Management Practices means structural and non - structural
facilities or practices intended to reduce pollution either through source control or treatment of
stormwater.
Figure 1. Restoration Project Areas Where Interim Development Standard 2.1.d is
Applicable [See Figure 1 following CCME text]
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Policy 2.1.7: [Revised text, page 9]
Collie The County shall take the lead and promote intefgovemmental coordination between the
County and other governmental agencies involved with watershed planning, including, but not
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BCC ADOPTION 4
Exhibit "A"
As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12
EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12
aeeessafily limited to, the municipalities of Marco Island, Naples and Everglades City, the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and other governmental agencies. The County will- -take -tie shall continue to lead and
oversee the preparation of the necessary watershed management plans, and ww' U Fely upen include in
their review the work performed and/or data collected by other agencies, to the extent that these
agencies have data and/or experience, which may be useful within the watershed basin planning and
management process.
OBJECTIVE 2.2: [Revised text, page 9]
Require Aall canals, rivers, and flow ways discharging into estuaries shall to meet all applicable
Federal, State, or local water quality standards.
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Policy 2.2.2: [Revised text, page
9]
In order to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run -off, stormwater systems sheuld
shall 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 into wetlands are encouraged.
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Policy 2.2.5: [Revised text, page 9]
[Revised further per SFWMD Comments]
The County will seek technical assistance from the South Florida Water Management District and
coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop and implement a plan
to encourage years, stormwater management
systems shall be periodically inspected ate, if feasible, eeni€ed by an lieensed Fie a . appropriate
professional engineer for compliance with their approved design, and any deficiencies shag be
corrected.
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OBJECTIVE 2.3: [Revised text, page 9]
Develop and implement a plan, in coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, to ensure Aall estuaries shA meet all applicable federal, state and local water quality
standards.
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Policy 2.3.4: [Revised text, page 10]
The County shall Gcontinue to implement aad refine a it's water quality and sediment monitoring
program for the estuarine system.
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BCC ADOPTION 5
Exhibit "A"
As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12
EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12
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Policy 2.3.6: [Revised text, page 10]
The County will shall only allow development activities which will not adversely impact coastal water
resources. This is shall be implemented through the following mechanisms:
a. Require all applicable Federal and State permits addressing water quality to be submitted to Collie
the County before commencement of development
9rfef.
b. Excluding single family homes, any project impacting 5 acres or more of wetlands must shall
provide a pre and post development water quality analysis to demonstrate no increase in nutrient;
loading in the post
development scenario.
e. By januar-y 2008, the County shall tilideFtake a" assessment of the euffefit medel used to evaluate
pur-pese of this assessment will be tO VeFify the a66HFaGY ef the medel and te provide
,
County will ifielade an evaluation of the r-eduetieft of lake depths with time and the eefT-espeadiftg
less of FetewieR volume, the impaet of lake stFa4ifieatiefl, afid the Read feF aer-atieR. 441e
assessment will also ineiude the samp1ifig of F-HReff fFef:n Hadistur-bed sites and &em peFmiaed
stoFmNketer- eutfalls for- the par-ametOFS listed in Paragraph (b) ef this Peiiey and pestieides.
FeStIkS of the assessment and r-eeemmeadatiefts mgafding the pellutant leading anal .9
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OBJECTIVE 2.4: [Revised text, page 1 I ]
C""' °w County shall eentinue +Tak! � a coordinated and cooperative approach with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding environmental planning, management and
monitoring programs for Rookery Bay and Cape Romano — Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserves
and their watersheds. (,As part of this process, the County shall continue to notify FDEP of
development projects within the watersheds of these preserve areas.)
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OBJECTIVE 2.5: [Revised text, page 11 ]
The- Eeent), w Il-eContinue with the to implementation-of-W9 the 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: [Revised text, page 11 ]
The County shall continue to lidentify land use activities that have the potential to degrade the
estuarine environmental quality.
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BCC ADOPTION 6
Exhibit "A°
As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12
EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12
Policy 2.5.2: [Revised text, page 1 I]
Thus estuarine management program shall incorporate information obtained from the various
watershed management plans described elsewhere in this Element.
Policy 2.5.3: [Revised text, page 11 ]
Theis estuarine management program shall, in part= continue to be based on the estuarine data analyses
and management recommendations contained in the County's coastal management program's technical
reports.
GOAL 3: [Revised text, page 121
TO PROTECT THE COUNTY'S GROUND WATER RESOURCES TO
ENSURE THE HIGHEST WATER QUALITY PRACTICAL
OBJECTIVE 3.1: [Revised text, page 12]
Ground water- quality sh Meet all applicable Federal and State rg ound water quality standards.. and
monitored ift ef:de ground water quality to determine whether
development activities are contributing to the its degradation of GellieF County's
gFeand watef: daa and land use aetivkies; assessed annually to detefmiRe leng tefm wands and
whether- the Geunty is meeting Feder-a! and Swe regulatory standar-ds feF gr-eund wateF qualit)h Th
Count), shall Feqiiire gFeand weAer- meniter-kig of land uses in aseeFdanee with Chapteffi 62 520, 62-
Policy 3.1.1: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 12]
Ground water data and land use activities shall be assessed annually to determine long -term trends and
whether the County is meeting Federal and State regulatory standards for ground water quality.
Policy 3.1.2: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 13]
The County shall require ground water monitoring of land uses in accordance with Chapters 62 -520
62 -5.50 and 62 -777 of the Florida Administrative Code Upon the detection of any ground water
degradation determined through the monitoring_ process the County shall notify the appropriate
regulatory agencies.
Policy 3.1.3: [Objective 3.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 3.1.1, page 13]
The County shall maintain its groundwater monitoring network by coordinating with various state
agencies and private land owners to create a comprehensive inventory of monitoring wells an
assessment of monitoring wells previously damaged and provide for appropriate well repairs and
replacements.
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BCC ADOPTION 7
Exhibit "A"
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EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element — to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12
Policy 3.1.44: [Renumbered and Revised text, page 12]
Wellhead protection areas identified on the Future Land Use Map Series shall be protected as follows:
1. Wellhead protection areas shall consist of four (4) Wellfield Risk Management Zones defined as
follows:
a) W -1 is the land area surrounding the identified potable water wellfield wellheads and extends to
the five percent ground water capture zone boundary line (which approximates the one year
ground water travel time to the wellfield).
b) W -2 is the land area between the W -1 boundary line and the ten percent ground water capture
zone boundary line (which approximates the two year ground water travel time to the potable
water wellfield).
c) W -3 is the land area between the W -2 boundary line and the twenty-five percent ground water
capture zone boundary line (which approximates the five year ground water travel time to the
potable water wellfield).
d) W -4 is the land area between the W -3 boundary line and the 100 percent ground water capture
zone boundary line (which approximates the twenty year ground water travel time to the potable
water wellfield).
2. Land uses are restricted within the wellfield risk management zones as follows:
a) Future solid waste disposal facilities: prohibited in all wellfield risk management zones.
b) Future solid waste transfer stations: prohibited in W -1, W -2, W -3.
c) Future solid waste storage, collection, and recycling storing hazardous products and hazardous
wastes: prohibited in W -1, W -2, W -3.
d) Future non - residential uses involving hazardous products in quantities exceeding 250 liquid
gallons or 1,000 pounds of solids: provide for absorption or secondary containment in W -1, W -2,
W -3.
e) Future domestic wastewater treatment plants: prohibited in W -1.
f) Future land disposal systems: must meet high level disinfection standards as found in 40 CFR
part 135.
g) Land application of domestic residuals: limit metal concentrations, nitrogen based on uptake
ability of vegetation), and require a conditional use.
h) Future petroleum exploration and production and expansions of existing: prohibited in W -1 and
W -2, conditional use required in W -3 and W -4.
i) Future on -site disposal systems (septic tanks) requiring a soil absorption area greater than 1,000
square feet are allowed to discharge in zone W -1 subject to complying with construction
standards and provision of an automatic dosing device and a low - pressure lateral distribution.
j) On -site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) serving existing industrial uses and subject to the
thresholds in d) and e) above within wellfield zones W -1, W -2, and W -3 shall meet all
construction and operating standards contained in 64E -10, F.A.C. as the rule existed on August
31, 1999 and shall implement a ground water monitoring plan.
3. Conditional uses referenced within this policy shall be granted only in e*tr-aer-dinafy
eir-earAstanees and whenfe development impacts of the develepment will be isolated from the
Surficial and Intermediate Agquifers.
Policy 3.1.5 [New text, page 13]
The County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District and the Big Cypress
Basin in the development and implementation of a salt water intrusion monitoring program.
Words underlined are added; words stwskgb are deleted.
BCC ADOPTION 8
Exhibit "A"
As approved by CCPC on 10 -30 -12
EAR -based GMP Amendments Conservation and Coastal Management Element - to BCC for Adoption 12 -11 -12
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OBJECTIVE 3.2 [Revised text, page 13]
The ` eNfity shall ifiaplemeiit a Continue the well construction compliance program andef based upon
criteria specified in the Collier County Well Construction Ordinance, to ensure
proper well construction of wells and promote aquifer protection.
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OBJECTIVE 3.3: [Provided for context only, no change to text, page 131
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.)
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OBJECTIVE 3.4 [Revised text, page 14]
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 4-3 in the Natural Ground
Water Aquifer Recharge Sub - Element.)
Policy 3.4.1: [Revised text, page 14]
Continue tThe existing water quality monitoring program shall continue to provide base -line data,
evaluate long -term trends — including salinity trending, identify water quality problems, and evaluate
the effectiveness of the County's ground water protection program.
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Policy 3.4.4: [Revised text, page 141
The Countv. in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District and the Big Cypress
Basin, shall Ggather 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: [Revised text, page 15]
THE COUNTV SHALL TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE
COUNTY'S FRESH WATER RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE 4.1: [Revised text, page 15]
Collect and evaluate data and information designed to mere accurately determine water use in the
Eellie County sueh as the County's
use peFmits.
Policy 4.1.1: [Objective 4.1 reformatted, resulting in creation of Policy 4.1.1, page 15]
The County shall track all permitted wells and wells having consumptive use permits
Words underlined are added; words stwsk thmugh are deleted.
BCC ADOPTION 9
Exhibit "A"
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Policy 4.142: [Renumbered text, page 15]
Policy 4.1.23: [Renumbered and Revised text, page 15]
The County, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District shall Wwork with the
agricultural community to devise a method for determining agricultural pumpage.
Policy 4.1.34: [Renumbered text, page 15]
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GOAL 5: [Revised text, page 16]
THE COUNTY SHA TO PROTECT, CONSERVE AND APPROPRIATELY USE ITS THE
COUNTY'S MINERAL AND SOIL RESOURCES.
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OBJECTIVE 5.3: [Revised text, page 16]
Periodically assess the types, quantities
and location of minable mineral resources within Collie the County.
Policy 5.3.1: [Revised text, page 16]
The Genie County's Engineering Review Services Dept Section shall work with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Geological Survey and local mining industry
officials to inventory and assess the existing mineral reserves in Collier County. The inventory and
assessment will shall incorporate use of a GIS -based database of all areas within the County that are
permitted, either by right, or through a conditional use permit, to conduct mineral extraction operations
as well as the volume of fill that is permitted to be removed for each such active mineral extraction
operation.
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GOAL 6: [Revised text, page 18]
THE COUNTV SHALL TO IDENTIFY, PROTECT, CONSERVE AND APPROPRIATELY
USE ITS NATIVE VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT.
OBJECTIVE 6.1: [Revised text, page 18]
The Protect native vegetative communities through the application of minimum
preservation requirements.
iThese policies under this Objective shall apply to all of Collier County except for that portion of the
County which is identified on the Countywide Future Land Use Map (FLUM) as the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Overlay.1
Policy 6.1.1: [Revised text, page 18]
For the County's Urban Designated Area, Estates Designated Area, Conservation Designated Area, and
Agricultural /Rural Mixed Use District, Rural - Industrial District and Rural- Settlement Area District as
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designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall be preserved through the application of the following
minimum preservation and vegetation retention standards and criteria, unless the development occurs
within the Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) where the ACSC standards referenced in the Future
Land Use Element shall apply. Notwithstanding the ACSC requirements, this policy shall apply to all
non - agricultural development except for single - family dwelling units situated on individual parcels
that are not located within a watershed management conservation area identified in a Watershed
Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective 2.1 of this Element. For
properties not previously within the Coastal High Hazard Area but now within the Coastal High
Hazard Area due to adoption of a revised Coastal High Hazard Area boundary in 2012 the native
vegetation preservation and retention standards of the Non - Coastal High Hazard Area shall continue to
apply. (Reference the Coastal High Hazard Area Comparison Map in the Future Land Use Element.)
The following standards and criteria shall apply to the vegetation retention requirements referenced
above.
(1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation' is defined as a vegetative community having
25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The
vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated based on the amount of
.'riative vegetation' that conforms to this definition.
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BCC ADOPTION
Coastal High Hazard Area
Non - Coastal High Hazard Area
Less than 2.5 acres 10%
Less than 5 acres. 10%
Residential and Mixed
Equal to or greater
Equal to or greater than 5 acres
Use Development
than 2.5 acres 25%
and less than 20 acres. 15%
Equal to or
greater than 20 ac. 25%
Golf Course
35%
35%
Commercial and
Less than 5 acres. 10%
Less than 5 acres. 10%
Industrial
Development
Equal to or greater
Equal to or
than 5 acres. 15%
greater than 5 acres. 15%
Industrial
Development (Rural-
50 %, not to exceed 25% of the
50 %, not to exceed 25% of the
Industrial District only)
project site.
project site.
The following standards and criteria shall apply to the vegetation retention requirements referenced
above.
(1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation' is defined as a vegetative community having
25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The
vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated based on the amount of
.'riative vegetation' that conforms to this definition.
Words underlined are added; words stFUGk thFough are deleted.
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(2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover
emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite
preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area
that has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve
area and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for
determining the dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land
Development Code.
(3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set
aside as preserve areas. On -site and off -site preserve areas shall be protected by a permanent
conservation mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of
this policy. The type of permanent conservation mechanism, including conservation easements,
required for a specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development
approval, and other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations.
(4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria
in descending order of priority:
a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for
the movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued
use of the site by listed species or the movement through the site, consistent with the
requirements of Policy 7. 1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element.
b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks.
c. Onsite wetlands having functionality scores of at least 0.65 WRAP or 0.7 UMAM, unless
permitted for impact pursuant to Policy 6.2.4 of this Element. WRAP means South Florida
Water Management District's Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedures as described in
Technical Publication Reg 001 (September 1997, as updated August 1999). UMAM means
Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method as described in Chapter 62 -345, F.A.C.
d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area as identified in Paragraph (4)c.
above,
e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and
f. All other native habitats.
(5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to:
a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss
of function to the preserve area. Loss of function to the preserve area includes a reduction or
a change in vegetation within the preserve and harming any listed species present in the
preserve. More specific standards that implement this policy shall be set forth in the land
development regulations and will address various types of construction that are compatible
with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also provide
criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. The criteria will be established to
allow for passive recreational uses such as trails or boardwalks that provide for access within
the preserves, providing the uses do not reduce the minimum required vegetation or cause
harm to listed species.
b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment
and discharge structures, does not result in adverse impacts the naturally occurring, native
vegetation, to include the loss of the minimum required vegetation acreage and the harm to
any listed species according to the policies associated with Objective 7.1, as determined by
criteria set forth in land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands
requires treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 62 -302.
Words underlined are added; words s#aslFthreegh are deleted.
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F.A.C. and will conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South
Florida Water Management District.
(6) A management plan shall be submitted for preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the
land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the
preserved areas will maintain natural diversity and will function as proposed. The plan shall
include methods to address control and treatment of invasive exotic species, fire management,
stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance of permitted facilities. If applicable,
a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (2) (i). State
and federal management plans consistent with the requirements of the LDC will be accepted.
,
(a) Where site ele-vatiens er- eeftdifiefiS Fequir-es plaeement of fill thereby haFming er- red
emsting native vegetation'.
(e) Where native pr-esen,atiefi r-equir-ements are not aeeemmedeAed, the landseape plan shall
,
(7) All State and Federal parks, preserves and forests are subject to compliance with the minimum
native vegetation retention requirements; however, such lands are not required to be designated
as preserves, encumbered with conservation easements or subject to the establishment of
preserve management plans.
(8) Parcels that were legally cleared of native vegetation prior to January 1989 shall be exempt
from this requirement.
(9) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as
specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value
is encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not
limited to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space,
setbacks, and landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation.
Significant habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the
wetland.
(10 )Withia ene year- of the effeetive date of these amendments, tThe County shall adopt land
development regulations that allow for a process whereby a property owner may submit a
petition requesting that all or a portion of the native vegetation preservation retention
requirement to be satisfied by a monetary payment, land donation that contains native
vegetative communities equal to or of a higher priority as described in Policy 6.1.1 (4) than the
land being impacted, or other appropriate method of compensation to an acceptable land
acquisition program, as required by the land development regulations. The monetary payment
shall be used to purchase and manage native vegetative communities off -site. The land
development regulations shall provide criteria to determine when this alternative will be
considered. The criteria will be based upon the following provisions:
a. The amount, type, rarity and quality of the native vegetation on site;
b. The presence of conservation lands adjoining the site;
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c. The presence of listed species and consideration of Federal and State agency technical
assistance;
d. The type of land use proposed, such as, but not limited to, affordable housing;
e. The size of the preserve required to remain on site is too small to ensure that the preserve can
remain functional; and
f. Right of Way acquisitions for all purposes necessary for roadway construction, including
ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right of way acquisition area.
The land development regulations shall include a methodology to establish the monetary value,
land donation, or other appropriate method of compensation to ensure that native vegetative
communities not preserved on -site will be preserved and appropriately managed off -site.
(11) Right of Way acquisitions by any governmental entity for all purposes necessary for roadway
construction, including ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right of
way acquisition area, shall be exempt from mitigation requirements.
(12) Although the primary intent of this Policy is to retain and protect existing native vegetation,
there are situations where the application of the retention requirements of this Policy is not
possible. In these cases, creation or restoration of vegetation to satisfy all or a portion of the
native vegetation retention requirements may be allowed. Within one year of the effective date
of these amendments, the County shall adopt land development regulations to determine the
circumstances for when creation or restoration is allowed and to specify criteria for creation
and restoration.
(13) The County may grant a deviation to the native vegetation retention requirements of
subsections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12 of this Policy, and
effeetive date of these aw�ndnaeRts, the County shall adopt land development regulations to
set forth the process for obtaining a deviation. The regulations shall allow for the granting of a
deviation by the appropriate review board after a public hearing, and for the granting of a
deviation administratively. The County shall consider the amount and type of native vegetation
and the presence of listed species in determining whether the granting of a deviation requires a
public hearing, or may be granted administratively.
The County may grant a deviation if:
a. County, Federal or State agencies require that site improvements be located in areas which
result in an inability to meet the provisions of this Policy, or
b. On or off -site environmental conditions are such that the application of one or more
provisions of this Policy is not possible or will result in a preserve area of lesser quality, or
c. The strict adherence to these provisions will not allow for the implementation of other Plan
policies that encourage beneficial land uses.
(14) Industrial zoned parcels which, pursuant to the table within this Policy would have a native
vegetation retention requirement of 2 acres or less shall be exempt from this requirement This
exemption shall not apply to the overall native vegetation retention requirement for a PUD or
subdivision used to create these parcels unless the overall native vegetation retention
requirement for the PUD or subdivision is 2 acres or less
Policy 6.1.2: [Revised text, page 2 1 ]
For the County's Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, as designated on the FLUM, native vegetation shall
be preserved on site through the application of the following minimum preservation and vegetation
retention standards and criteria.. Additionally, for the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System
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located within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area native vegetation shall be preserved on site
through the application of the Neutral Lands standards in "b" below on an interim basis until such
time as a study is completed to determine if different standards are appropriate for this area
Preservation and Native Vegetation Retention Standards:
a. Receiving Lands:
A minimum of 40% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 25% of the total site area
shall be preserved.
b. Neutral Lands:
A minimum of 60% of the native vegetation present, not to exceed 45% of the total site area
shall be preserved, except as provided in the North Belle Meade Overlay in the Future Land
Use Element for Section 24, Township 49 South, Range 26 East.
c. Non -NRPA Sending Lands:
Calculated at the higher value of 80% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be
permitted under the Density Rating provisions of the FLUE;
d. NRPA Sending Lands:
Calculated at the higher value of 90% of the native vegetation present, or as may otherwise be
permitted under the Density Blending provisions of the FLUE.
e. Provisions a. through d. above shall also be consistent with the wetland protection policies set
forth under CCME Objective 6.2.
f. In order to ensure reasonable use and to protect the private property rights of owners of smaller
parcels of land within lands designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District on the Future Land
Use Map, including nonconforming lots of record which existed on or before June 22, 1999, for
lots, parcels or fractional units of land or water equal to or less than five (5) acres in size, native
vegetation clearing shall be allowed, at 20% or 25,000 square feet of the lot or parcel or
fractional unit, whichever is greater, exclusive of any clearing necessary to provide for a 15-
foot wide access drive up to 660 feet in length. For lots and parcels greater than 5 acres but
less than 10 acres, up to 20% of the parcel may be cleared. This allowance shall not be
considered a maximum clearing allowance where other provisions of this Plan allow for greater
clearing amounts. These clearing limitations shall not prohibit the clearing of brush or under -
story vegetation within 200 feet of structures in order to minimize wildfire fuel sources.
g. Within Receiving and Neutral lands where schools and other public facilities are co- located on
a site, the native vegetation retention requirement shall be 30% of the native vegetation present,
not to exceed 25% of the site.
(1) For the purpose of this policy, "native vegetation" is defined as a vegetative community having
25% or more canopy coverage or highest existing vegetative strata of native plant species. The
vegetation retention requirements specified in this policy are calculated on the amount of "native
vegetation" that conforms to this definition.
(2) The preservation of native vegetation shall include canopy, under -story and ground cover,
emphasizing the largest contiguous area possible, which may include connection to offsite
preserves. The purpose for identifying the largest contiguous area is to provide for a core area that
has the greatest potential for wildlife habitat by reducing the interface between the preserve area
and development which decreases the conflicts from other land uses. Criteria for determining the
dimensional standards of the preserve are to be set out in the Land Development Code.
(3) Areas that fulfill the native vegetation retention standards and criteria of this policy shall be set
aside as preserve areas. On -site and off -site preserve areas shall be protected by a permanent
Words underlined are added; words straw are deleted.
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conservation mechanism to prohibit further development, consistent with the requirements of this
policy. The type of conservation mechanism, including conservation easements, required for a
specific development may vary based on preserve area size, type of development approval, and
other factors, as set forth in the County's land development regulations.
(4) Selection of native vegetation to be retained as preserve areas shall reflect the following criteria in
descending order of priority:
a. Wetland or upland areas known to be utilized by listed species or that serve as corridors for the
movement of wildlife shall be preserved and protected in order to facilitate the continued use of
the site by listed species or the movement of wildlife through the site. This criterion shall be
consistent with the requirements of Policy 7. 1.1 and 7.1.2 of this element.
b. Xeric Scrub, Dune and Strand, Hardwood Hammocks.
c. Onsite wetlands preserved pursuant to Policy 6.2.5 of this Element;
d. Any upland habitat that serves as a buffer to a wetland area, as identified in (4)c. above.
e. Dry Prairie, Pine Flatwoods, and
f. All other native habitats.
(5) The uses allowable within preserve areas are limited to:
a. Passive recreational uses that do not impact the minimum required vegetation or cause a loss of
function to the preserve area. Criteria identifying what constitutes a loss of function shall be set
forth in the land development regulations and will address various types of construction that are
compatible with the function of the preserve. The land development regulations will also
provide criteria to define appropriate passive recreational uses. The criteria will be established
to allow for passive recreational uses such as trails or boardwalks that provide for access within
the preserves, providing the uses do not reduce the minimum required vegetation or cause harm
to listed species.
b. Receipt of treated stormwater discharge where such use, including conveyance, treatment and
discharge structures, does not result in adverse impacts on the naturally occurring, native
vegetation, to include the loss of the minimum required vegetation and the harm to any listed
species according to the policies associated with Objective 7.1, as determined by criteria set
forth in the land development regulations. Discharge to preserves having wetlands requires
treatment that will meet water quality standards as set forth in Chapter, 62 -302 F.A.C. and will
conform to the water quality criteria requirements set forth by the South Florida Water
Management District.
(6) A management plan shall be submitted for all preserve areas identified by specific criteria in the
land development regulations to identify actions that must be taken to ensure that the preserved
areas will function as proposed. The plan shall include methods to address control and treatment of
invasive exotic species, fire management, stormwater management (if applicable), and maintenance
of permitted facilities. If applicable, a listed species monitoring program shall be submitted
pursuant to Policy 7.1.2 (2)(i).
(7) Off -site preservation shall be allowed to provide flexibility in the project design.
a. Within Receiving and Neutral Lands, off -site preservation shall be allowed for up to 50% of the
vegetation retention requirement.
1. Off -site preservation areas shall be allowed at a ratio of 1:1 if such off -site preservation is
located within designated Sending Lands or at a ratio of 1.5:1 anywhere else.
2. Like for like preservation shall be required for Tropical Hardwood and Oak Hammock
vegetative communities.
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b. Within non -NRPA Sending Lands, off -site preservation shall be allowed for up to 25% of the
site preservation or vegetative retention requirement, whichever is controlling.
1. Off -site preservation areas shall be contiguous to designated Sending Lands and shall be
allowed at a ratio of 3:1.
c. Off -site preservation shall not be allowed in NRPA Sending Lands.
(8) Density Bonus Incentives shall be granted to encourage preservation amounts greater than that
required in this policy, as provided for in the FLUE for Receiving Lands and Rural Villages.
Within one (1) year of the effective date of these amendments, Collier County shall adopt specific
land development regulations to implement this incentive program.
(9) On -site preservation areas shall also conform to the Open Space requirements as specified in the
Future Land Use Element. These preservations shall be part of and counted towards the Open
Space requirements.
(10) Existing native vegetation that is located contiguous to the natural reservation shall be preserved
pursuant to Policy 6.5.2 of this element. Natural reservation is defined as that specified in CCME
Objective 6.5 of this element;
(11) Should the amount of wetland vegetation exceed the minimum vegetation requirements as
specified herein, retention of wetland vegetation having significant habitat or hydrologic value is
encouraged. Increased preservation shall be fostered through incentives including, but not limited
to: clustered development, reduced development standards such as open space, setbacks, and
landscape buffers, to allow for increased areas of preserved wetland vegetation. Significant
habitat or hydrologic value is determined by wetland function, not the size of the wetland.
(12) All State and Federal parks, preserves and forests are subject to compliance with the minimum
native vegetation retention requirements: however, such lands are not required to be designated as
preserves, encumbered with conservation easements or subject to the establishment of preserve
management plans.
(13) Industrial zoned parcels which, pursuant to the table within Policy 6 1 1 would have a native
vegetation retention requirement of 2 acres or less shall be exempt from this requirement This
exemption shall not apply to the overall native vegetation retention requirement for a PUD or
subdivision used to create these parcels, unless the overall native vegetation retention requirement
for the PUD or subdivision is 2 acres or less.
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Policy 6.1.6: [Revised text, page 24]
The minimum
native vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 shall not apply to, affect or limit the
continuation of existing uses. Existing use shall be defined as: those uses for which all required
permits were issued prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Conditional Use er- Rei�eoe- petitielt
was approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002; or, projects for which a Rezone petition has been
approved by the County prior to June 19, 2002 - inclusive of all lands not zoned A Rural Agricultural•
or, land use petitions for which a completed application was submitted prior to June 19, 2002. The
continuation of existing uses shall include on -site expansions of those uses if such expansions are
consistent with, or clearly ancillary to, the existing uses.
Hereafter, such previously approved developments shall be deemed to be consistent with the Plan's
Goals, Policies and Objectives for the Rural Fringe area, and they may be built out in accordance with
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their previously approved plans. Changes to these previous approvals shall also be deemed to be
consistent with the Plan's Goals, Objectives and Policies for the Rural Fringe Area as long as they do
not result in an increase in development density or intensity. On the County owned land located in
Section 25, Township 26 E, Range 49 S ( +/ -360 acres), the native vegetation retention and site
preservation requirements may be reduced to 50% if the permitted uses are restricted to the portions of
the property that are contiguous to the existing land fill operations; exotic removal will be required on
the entire +/- 360 acres.
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OBJECTIVE 6.2: [Revised text, page 25]
The- EeuaPy-&hM4-pProtect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands pursuant to the
appropriate policies under Goal 6.
mew jThe County's wetland protection policies and strategies shall be coordinated with the
Watershed Management Plans as required by Objective 2.1 of this Element.)
Policy 6.2.1: [Revised text, page 26]
AS FOqUiRd b)' FI@Fida AdministFative Code WS Wetlands identified by the 11994 -0 the
current SFWMD land use and land cover inventory are mapped on the Future Land Use Map series.
For a proposed project identified on this man series
field delineatiefl, subjeet to Peliey 6.2.2 ef this element, at the tifne of pFejeet pemiiAiag to deteFmiae
the exact location of jurisdictional wetland boundaries shall be verified by a jurisdictional field
delineation, subject to Policy 6.2.2 of this Element at the time of Environmental Resource Permitting.
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Policy 6.2.4: [Revised text, page 291
Within the Urban Designated area, the County shall rely on the wetland jurisdictional determinations
and permit requirements issued by the applicable jurisdictional agency, except for wetlands that are
part of a Watershed Management Plan preserve area. The County shall direct impacts away from such
wetlands.
This policy shall be implemented as follows:
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(2) The County shall require the appropriate jurisdictional permit prior to commencement of
development
except in the case of single- family residences, which are not part of an approved development or
are not platted, unless the residences are within a watershed management conservation area
identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting Objective
2.1 of this Element, in which case the appropriate jurisdictional permit is required prior to
commencement of development
. Refits.
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Policy 6.2.5: [Revised text, page 29]
Within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District, and that portion of the Lake Trafford/Camp Keais Strand
System which is contained within the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, Collier County shall direct
land uses away from higher functioning wetlands by limiting direct impacts within wetlands based
upon the vegetation requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element, the wetland functionality assessment
described in paragraph (2) below, and the final permitting requirements of the South Florida Water
Management District. A direct impact is hereby defined as the dredging or filling of a wetland or
adversely changing the hydroperiod of a wetland. This policy shall be implemented as follows:
(1) The County shall apply the vegetation retention requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element for
the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District and Policy 6.1.2.b. of this element for the Lake
Trafford/Camp Keais Strand System in order to preserve an appropriate amount of native
vegetation on site. Wetlands shall be preserved as part of this vegetation requirement according
to the following criteria:
a. The acreage requirements of Policy 6.1.2 of this element shall be met by preserving
wetlands with the highest wetland functionality scores. Wetland functionality assessment
scores shall be those described in paragraph (2) of this policy. Wetlands having a WRAP
score of at least 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score of 0.7
shall be preserved on site. This policy is not intended in all cases to require preservation of
wetlands exceeding the acreage required by Policy 6.1.2 of this element. Within one year,
the County shall develop specific criteria to be used to determine when wetlands having a
WRAP score greater than 0.65 or a Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method score
of greater than 0.7 shall be required to be retained exceeding the acreage required by Policy
6.1.2 of this element.
(2) In order to assess the values and functions of wetlands at the time of project review, applicants
shall rate functionality of wetlands using the South Florida Water Management District's
Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP), as described in Technical Publication Reg -001,
dated September 1997, and updated August 1999, or the Uniform Wetland Mitigation
Assessment Method, F.A.C. Chapter 62 -345. The applicant shall submit to County staff,
agency accepted WRAP scores or Uniform Wetland Mitigation Assessment Method scores.
County staff shall review this functionality assessment as part of the County's EIS provisions
and shall use the results to direct incompatible land uses away from the highest functioning
wetlands according to the requirements found in paragraph (1) above.
(3) All direct impacts shall be mitigated for pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (6) of this
policy.
(4) Single family residences shall follow the requirements contained within Policy 6.2.7 of this
element.
(5) The County shall separate preserved wetlands from other land uses with appropriate buffering
requirements. The County shall require a minimum 50 -foot vegetated upland buffer adjacent to
a natural water body, and for other wetlands a minimum 25 -foot vegetated upland buffer
adjacent to the wetland. A structural buffer may be used in conjunction with a vegetative buffer
that would reduce the vegetative buffer width by 50 %. A structural buffer shall be required
adjacent to wetlands where direct impacts are allowed. Wetland buffers shall conform to the
following standards:
a. The buffer shall be measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line.
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b. The buffer zone shall consist of preserved native vegetation. Where native vegetation does
not exist, native vegetation compatible with the existing soils and expected hydrologic
conditions shall be planted.
c. The buffer shall be maintained free of Category I invasive exotic plants, as defined by the
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council.
d. The following land uses are considered to be compatible with wetland functions and are
allowed within the buffer:
1. Passive recreational areas, boardwalks and recreational shelters;
2. Pervious nature trails;
3. Water management structures;
4. Mitigation areas;
5. Any other conservation and related open space activity or use which is comparable in
nature with the foregoing uses.
e. A structural buffer may consist of a stem -wall, berm, or vegetative hedge with suitable
fencing.
(6) Mitigation shall be required for direct impacts to wetlands in order to result in no net loss of
wetland functions.
a. Mitigation Requirements:
1. "No net loss of wetland functions" shall mean that the wetland functional score of the
proposed mitigation equals or exceeds the wetland functional score of the impacted
wetlands. However, in no case shall the acreage proposed for mitigation be less than
the acreage being impacted.
2. Loss of storage or conveyance volume resulting from direct impacts to wetlands shall
be compensated for by providing an equal amount of storage or conveyance capacity on
site and within or adjacent to the impacted wetland.
3. Protection shall be provided for preserved or created wetland or upland vegetative
communities offered as mitigation by placing a conservation easement over the land in
perpetuity, providing for initial exotic plant removal (Class I invasive exotic plants
defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council) and continuing exotic plant
maintenance.
4. Prior to issuance of any final development order that authorizes site alteration, the
applicant shall demonstrate compliance with paragraphs (6)a.1, (6)a.2, and (6)a.3 of this
policy. If agency permits have not provided mitigation consistent with this policy,
Collier County will require mitigation exceeding that of the jurisdictional agencies.
5. Mitigation requirements for single- family lots shall be determined by the State and
Federal agencies during their permitting process, pursuant to the requirements of Policy
6.2.7 of this element.
b. Mitigation Incentives:
1. Collier County shall encourage certain types of mitigation by providing a variety of
incentives in the form of density bonuses and credits to open space and vegetation
retention requirements. Density bonuses shall be limited to no more than 10% of the
allowed density.
2. Preferred mitigation activities that would qualify for these incentives include, but are
not limited, to the following:
(a) Adding wetland habitat to or restoring wetland functions within Rural Fringe Mixed
Use District Sending Lands,
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(b) Creating, enhancing or restoring wading bird habitat to be located near wood stork,
and/or other wading bird colonies.
3. Within ene (1) year- of the effeetive date ef these amendments, G011iff Shfi#
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Policy 6.2.7: [Revised text, page 33]
Within the Estates Designated Area and the Rural Settlement Area, the County shall rely on the
wetland jurisdictional determinations and permit requirements issued by the applicable
jurisdictional agency, except for wetlands that are part of a Watershed Management Plan preserve
area. The County shall direct impacts away from such wetlands. This policy shall be implemented
as follows:
(1) For single - family residences within Southern Golden Gate Estates or within the Big Cypress
Area of Critical State Concern, the County shall require the appropriate federal and state
wetland- related permits prior to commencement of development
building - pem+k.
(2) Outside of Southern Golden Gate Estates and the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern,
Collier County shall inform applicants for individual single - family building permits that federal
and state wetland permits may be required prior to commencement of development
e8HStFH6tiefl unless the proposed residence is within a watershed management conservation
area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting
Objective 2.1 of this Element, in which case the appropriate jurisdictional permit is shall be
required prior to commencement of development the . The
County shall also notify the applicable federal and state agencies of single - family building
permits applications in these areas.
(3) Within North Golden Gate Estates and the Rural Settlement Area, Collier County shall
incorporate certain preserved and/or created wetlands and associated uplands into the County's
approved watershed management plans, as per Objective 2.1 of this Element. The size and
location of wetlands incorporated into the watershed management plans will be based upon the
approved requirements for such plans. The County may issue single - family building permits
within or adjacent to such wetlands, subject to appropriate mitigation requirements, which
preserve the functionality of the wetland within the applicable watershed management plan.
For a proposed residence which is to be located within a watershed management conservation
area identified in a Watershed Management Plan developed pursuant to policies supporting
Objective 2.1 of this Element, the appropriate jurisdictional permit 4 shall be required prior to
commencement of development the issuanee of a buildiRg peFM4.
(4) Collier County shall continue to work with federal and state agencies to identify properties that
have a high probability of wetlands and animal listed species occurrence. The identification
process will be based on hydric soils data and other applicable criteria. Once this identification
process is complete, the County will determine if the process is sufficiently accurate to require
federal and state wetland approvals prior to commencement of development the issuanee
"""'" "g "°"""'' With'" `here aFeas. The County shall use information on wetland and/or listed
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species occurrence to inform property owners of the potential existence of wetlands and/or
listed species on their property.
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GOAL 7: [Revised text, page 35]
THE COUNTV SHALL TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE IT29 THE COUNTY'S FISHERIES
AND WILDLIFE.
OBJECTIVE 7.1: [Revised text, page 35]
T Direct incompatible land uses away from listed animal species and their habitats.
The County relies on the listing process of State and Federal agencies to identify species that require
special protection because of their endangered, threatened, or species of special concern status. Listed
animal species are those species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has
designated as endangered, threatened, or species of special concern, in accordance with Rules 68A-
27.003, 68A- 27.004, and 68A- 27.005, F.A.C. and those species designated by various federal agencies
as Endangered and Threatened species published in 50 CFR 17.1
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Policy 7.1.2 [Revised text, page 36]
Within areas of Collier County, excluding the lands contained in the RLSA Overlay, non - agricultural
development, excluding individual single family residences, shall be directed away from listed species
and their habitats by complying with the following guidelines and standards:
(1) A wildlife survey shall be required for all parcels when listed species are known to inhabit
biological communities similar to those existing on site or where listed species are directly
observed on the site. The survey shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ( FFWCC) and U.S. Fish, and Wildlife Service
( USFWS) guidelines. The County shall notify the FFWCC and USFWS of the existence of any
listed species that may be discovered.
(2) Wildlife habitat management plans for listed species shall be submitted for County approval. A
plan shall be required for all projects where the wildlife survey indicated listed species are utilizing
the site, or the site contains potential habitat for listed species. These plans shall describe how the
project directs incompatible land uses away from listed species and their habitats.
(a) Management plans shall incorporate proper techniques to protect listed species and their habitat
from the negative impacts of proposed development. Developments shall be clustered to
discourage impacts to listed species habitats. Open space and vegetation preservation
requirements shall be used to establish buffer areas between wildlife habitat areas and areas
dominated by human activities. Provisions such as fencing, walls, or other obstructions shall
be provided to minimize development impacts to the wildlife and to facilitate and encourage
wildlife to use wildlife corridors. Appropriate roadway crossings, underpasses, and signage
shall be used where roads must cross wildlife corridors
1. Management guidelines contained in publications utilized by the FFWCC and USFWS as
their technical assistance shall be used for developing required management plans The
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1OFid !'!affie afid C h 317 r h !` 1987.
Fish Gemmission, 1041
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2. The County shall consider any other techniques recommended by the USFWS and the
FFWCC, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy.
3. When listed species are directly observed on site or indicated by evidence, such as denning,
foraging or other indications, priority shall be given to preserving the listed species habitats
first, as a part of the retained native vegetation requirement contained in Policy 6.1.1 and
Policy 6.1.2 this element. The County shall also consider the recommendations of other
agencies, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy.
(b) For parcels containing gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus), priority shall be given to
protecting the largest most contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the greatest number of active
burrows, and for providing a connection to off site adjacent gopher tortoise preserves.
(c) Habitat preservation for the Florida scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) shall conform to the
guidelines contained in Technical Report No. 8, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish
Commission, 1991. The required management plan shall also provide for a maintenance
program and specify an appropriate fire or mechanical protocols to maintain the natural scrub
community. The plan shall also outline a public awareness program to educate residents about
the on -site preserve and the need to maintain the scrub vegetation. These requirements shall be
consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to
the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy.
(d) For the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), the required habitat management plans shall
establish protective zones around the eagle nest restricting certain activities. The plans shall
also address restricting certain types of activities during the nesting season. These requirements
shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi - Species Recovery Plan, May 1999,
subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy.
(e) For the red - cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), the required habitat protection plan shall
outline measures to avoid adverse impacts to active clusters and to minimize impacts to
foraging habitat. Where adverse effects cannot be avoided, measures shall be taken to
minimize on -site disturbance and compensate or mitigate for impacts that remain. These
requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species Recovery Plan,
May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy.
(f) In areas where the Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) may be present, the
management plans shall require that garbage be placed in bear -proof containers, at one or more
central locations. The management plan shall also identify methods to inform local residents of
the concerns related to interaction between black bears and humans.
habitat SHitable feF bla6k beff Shall be 66fl5ideFed in the management plan.
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(g) For projects located in Priority I and Priority II Panther Habitat areas, the management plan
shall discourage the destruction of undisturbed, native habitats that are preferred by the Florida
panther (Felis concolor coryi) by directing intensive land uses to currently disturbed areas.
Preferred habitats include pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks. In turn, these areas shall
be buffered from the most intense land uses of the project by using low intensity land uses (e.g.,
parks, passive recreational areas, golf courses). Golf courses within the Rural Fringe Mixed
Use District shall be designed and managed using standards found in that district. The
management plans shall identify appropriate lighting controls for these permitted uses and
shall also address the opportunity to utilize prescribed burning to maintain fire- adapted
preserved vegetative communities and provide browse for white - tailed deer. These
requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi - Species Recovery Plan,
May 1999, subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this policy.
(h)In order to protect loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and other listed sea turtles that nest along
Collier County beaches, projects within 300 feet of the MHW line shall limit outdoor lighting
to that necessary for security and safety. Floodlights and landscape or accent lighting shall be
prohibited. These requirements shall be consistent with the UFWS South Florida Multi- Species
Recovery Plan, May 1999, subject to the provisions of Policy 7.1.2(3).
(i) The Management Plans shall contain a monitoring program for developments greater than 10
acres.
(3) The County shall, consistent with applicable GMP policies, consider and utilize recommendations
and letters of technical assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
and recommendations from the US Fish and Wildlife Service in issuing development orders on
property containing listed species. It is recognized that these agency recommendations, on a case
by case basis, may change the requirements contained within these wildlife protection policies and
any such change shall be deemed consistent with the Growth Management Plan.
Policy 7.1.3 [Revised text, page 38]
For- the Getinty's Rural Lands Ste-%Ner-dship Area (RLSA) Over-!ay, as designated oft the , Listed
species within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) shall be protected pursuant to the RLSA
Overlay RLSA policies €eund within the Future Land Use Element.
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Policy 7.1.6: [Revised text, page 381
The County shall continue to evaluate the need for the protection of listed plants and within ene (
yeaF of the efferative date of this ameadment adopt land development regulations, as needed, addressing
the to protection -e€ listed plants.
OBJECTIVE 7.2 [Revised text, page 38]
RisteFieal data &em 1990 1996 shows that the aver-age number- of Rianatee deaths in GellieF Geunty
.
through 7.2•3 the yeti ;ty's ebjeetive is to Minimize the number of manatee deaths due to boat
related incidents. (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.)
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OBJECTIVE 7.3: [Revised text, page 39]
tile fellewing pekeies, the CeNfity's ebjeetive is te mMinimize the number of sea turtle disorientations.
(Analysis of historical data from 2005 - 2009 shows that the average number of sea turtle
disorientations is approximately equal to 4% of the hatchlings from all nests in the County)
Policy 7.3.1: [Revised text, page 391
The County shall apply the lighting criteria contained in Policy 7.1.2(2)(Whl of this eElement in order
to protect sea turtle hatchlings from adverse lighting conditions.
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OBJECTIVE 7.4: [Revised text, page 39]
The County shall r.Continue to improve marine fisheries productivity by enhancing existing artificial
reefs and building additional artificial reefs.
Policy 7.4.1: [Revised text, page 39]
The County should shall continue to apply for reef construction grants and /or other available or similar
funding and annually place more materials on the existing permitted sites.
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GOAL 9: [Revised text, page 41 ]
TO 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: [Revised text, page 41]
The Cetifity shall implement Maintain and update biennially a hazardous materials emergency
response element as part of its the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
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Policy 9.1.6: [Revised text, page 41]
An emergency response training program shall be developed maintained for emergency response
personnel.
Policy 9.1.7: [Revised text, page 41 ]
The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services Management Depai4ment shall be responsible for
developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Pplan, including periodic updates.
OBJECTIVE 9.2: [Revised text, page 41 ]
The - County- shall: vVerify 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.
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Policy 9.2.3: [Revised text, page 421
The Collier County Pollution Control afid PFevewi Department shall wer-k with the FleFida
PepaFtmew of gfiviFenmewal Pr@teratien (F-9911) to establish maintain its a Rew cooperative agreement
with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection between the County and F-nED The tlFpgge
of this agFeemeat shall to ensure regulatory oversight in enforcing businesses
to be compliant with federal, state and local hazardous waste management regulations.
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OBJECTIVE 9.4: [Revised text, page 42]
it's Maintain the County's local storage tank compliance
program.
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Policy 9.4.3: [Revised text, page 42]
All storage tank systems in Celli@ the County shall adhere to the provisions of Section 62 -761 or 62-
762, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as applicable.
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GOAL 10: [Revised text, page 43]
THE COUNT-V SHALL TO PROTECT, CONSERVE, MANAGE, AND APPROPRIATELY
USE IT29 THE COUNTY'S 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: [Revised text, page 43]
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. JThe Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (NR- SP- 93 -01) May 1995
restricts the location of marinas and may limit the number of wet slips, the construction of dry storage
facilities, and boat ramps, based upon the Plan's marina siting criteria.)
Policy 10.1.1: [Revised text, page 43]
The Counter Pprioritizees €eF water - dependent and water - related uses as follows Shall be:
a. Public recreational facilities over private recreational facilities;
b. Public Rboat Rramps;
C. Marinas
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I . Commercial (public) marinas over private marinas;
2. Dry storage over wet storage;
d. Commercial fishing facilities;
e. Other non - polluting water - dependent industries or utilities;
f. Marine supply /repair facilities;
g. Residential development.
Policy 10.1.2• [New text, page 43]
Identify recreational and commercial working waterfronts and then investigate strategies for possible
implementation, as feasible, to ensure protection and preservation of those waterfronts
Policy 10.1.33•
Policy 10.1.34•
Policy 10.1.45:
[Renumbered text, page 43]
[Renumbered text, page 431
[Renumbered text, page 43]
Relie3`-10A.-St [Deleted text, page 44]
Mar-ifias emd all other- weAer- depeadent and water- r-elmed uses shall eeflfiaFm te all applie"
HSOS thEA PFOffse te destFey wetlands shall pr-evide fer- general publie use.
Polie3`10.1.-& [Deleted text, page 44]
Policy 10.1.76: [Renumbered text, page 441
OBJECTIVE 10.2: [Revised text, page 44]
The County shall eentinu Ensure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain available to
the public and continue with Ws the County's program to expand the availability of such access and a
method to fund its acquisition.
Policy 10.2.1: [Revised text, page 44]
Existing public to the beach access 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 as deemed appropriate by the
County, or donate it to the County.
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OBJECTIVE 10.3: [Revised text, page 45]
Maintain 44undeveloped coastal barriers, mapped as part of the Federal Coastal Barrier Resources
System, shall be maintained predominantly in their natural state and protect, maintain and enhance
their natural function shall be eteetea maintained and eRh a
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OBJECTIVE 10.4: [Revised text, page 46]
Developed eseastal baFFier-s and developed shorelines shall be eentinued te be Restored and then
maintained, when appropriate, developed coastal barriers and developed shorelines by establishing
mechanisms or projects which limit the effects of development and whieh- help - i+rtl3e restoresatien -e€
the natural functions of coastal barriers, including and-affeeted beaches and dunes.
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OBJECTIVE 10.5: [Revised text, page 48]
For undeveloped shorelines, provide improved opportunities for recreational, educational, scientific,
and aesthetic enjoyment of coastal resources_ This shall be accomplished by protecting beaches and
dunes and by utilizing existing construction standards, or where necessary, establishing new
construction standards, which will minimize the impact of manmade structures on the beach and dune
systems.
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OBJECTIVE 10.6: [Revised text, page 49]
The- Eeaety- Amd"Conserve the habitats, species, natural shoreline and dune systems contained within
the County's coastal zone.
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Policy 10.6.2: [Revised text, page 50]
The owners of Fef shoreline development projects esker$ that require an EIS is shall provide
an analysis shall that demonstrates thiat the project will remain fully functional for its intended use after
a six -inch rise in sea level.
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GOAL 12: [Revised text, page 52]
TO MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO ENSURE THE
PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM THE
EFFECTS OF HURRICANE STORM DAMAGE.
OBJECTIVE 12.1: [Revised text, page 52]
The Geanty will mMaintain hurricane evacuation clearance times as required by state law. An
evacuation clearance time shall be defined as having residents and visitors in an appropriate refuge
away from storm surge prior to the arrival of sustained Tropical Storm force winds, i.e., winds equal to
or greater than 39 mph. To further thisese objectives, for future mobile home developments located
outside of the storm surge zone, such development shall include on -site sheltering or retro - fitting of an
adjacent facility. The Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services N4aaagement Depanment. shall
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seek opportunities to increase shelter facilities and associated capacities under the direction of the
Department of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Policy 12.1.1: [Revised text, page 521
Eellier- The County w44 shall develop continue to enhance and maintain a comprehensive public
awareness program. The program will be publicized prior to May 301h of each year. Evacuation zones,
public shelters and evacuation routes shall be prised -in provided to each local newspaper, displayed on
the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services' Management website, and the availability of this
information will be discussed on local television newscasts. This information shall also be made
readily available to all hotel /motel guests.
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Policy 12.1.3: [Revised text, page 52]
The County shall continue to identify and maintain shelter space for 32,000 persons by 201296 and
45,000 by 201540. Shelter space capacity iw44 shall be determined at the rate of 20 square feet per
person.
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Policy 12.1.5: [Revised text, page 52]
On -site shelters within mobile home parks or mobile home subdivisions shall be elevated to a
minimum height equal to or above the worst case Category 3 hurricane flooding level, based upon the
fnest current National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's storm surge model, known as Sea,
Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH). The wind load criteria for buildings and
structures designated as "essential facilities" in the latest Florida Building Code, shall guide the design
and construction of the required shelters. Shelters shall be constructed with emergency electrical
power and potable water supplies; shall provide glass protection by shutters or other approved
material /device; and shall provide for ventilation, sanitary facilities and first aid equipment. A
telephone, automatic external defibrillator (AED) and battery- operated radio with NOAA weather
Specific Area Message Encoded capability are also required within the shelter.
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Policy 12.1.7: [Revised text, page 53]
The County., in coordination with the municipalities within the County, shall update the hurricane
evacuation portion of the Collier County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan prior to June
1" of each year by integrating all appropriate regional and State emergency plans in the identification
of emergency evacuation routes.
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Policy 12.1.9: [Revised text, page 53]
Collier- The County through its Local Mitigation Working Group shall annually update its approved
#iazafd Local Mitigation Strategy i t "
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through the identification and review of new or ongoing local hazard mitigation projects and including,
identifying the appropriate funding sources for such projects.
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Policy 12.1.11: [Revised text, page 53]
The County wW shall continue to coordinate with Collier County Public Schools to ensure that all new
public schools outside of the Coastal High Hazard Area are designed and constructed to meet the
Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in "State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (4-149
2007).
Policy 12.1.12: [Revised text, page 53]
The County %44 shall continue to work with the Board of Regents of the State University System to
ensure that all new facilities in the State University System that are located outside of the Coastal High
Hazard Area are designed and constructed to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria, as contained in
"State Requirements for Educational Facilities" (44W 2007) and the Florida Building Code.
Policy 12.1.13: [Revised text, page 53]
The County Pill shall continue to mitigate previously identified shelter deficiencies through mitigation
from Developments of Regional Impact, Emergency Management Preparedness and Enhancement
grants, Hazard Mitigation and Pre - disaster Mitigation Grant Programs funding, and fiem available
funds identified in the State's annual shelter deficit studies.
Peliey • [Deleted text, page 53]
Pr-ier- te adeptieft ef the 2007 Annual Upda4e and hiventetz), Repen (A.W.I.R.), Collier- Count), shall
evaluate whether- te inelude huFfieane shelters in the 5 year- sehedule of Capital impFevements.
Policy 12.1.145: [Revised text, page 55]
All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed for- mere than 15 ,Bents shall
have a core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be constructed to meet the
Public Shelter Design Criteria that is required for new public schools and public community colleges
and universities ( "State Requirements for Educational Facilities," 2007 49}9). Additionally this area
shall be capable of ventilation or air conditioning provided by back -up generator for a period of no less
than 49 72 hours.
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Policy 12.1.16-7: [Revised text, page 54]
If warranted by the results of t:heA study,
Hurricane Evacuation Studies that are periodically conducted by the State of Florida and/or Federal
Authorities, further restriction on development may be proposed.
OBJECTIVE 12.2: [Revised text, page 54]
The County shall °Ensure that publicly funded buildings and publicly funded development activities
are carried out in a manner that demonstrates best practice to minimize the loss of life, property, and
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re- building cost from the effects from hurricanes, flooding, natural and technological disaster events.
Best practice efforts may include, but are not limited to:
a. Construction above the flood plain;
b. maintaining a protective zone for wildfire mitigation;
c. installation of on -site permanent generators or temporary generator emergency connection points;
d. beach and dune restoration, re- nourishment, or emergency protective actions to minimize the loss
of structures from future events;
e. emergency road repairs;
f. repair and/or replacement of publicly owned docking facilities, parking areas, and sea walls, etc.
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Policy 12.2.5: [Revised text, page 551
The County shall consider the Coastal High Hazard Area as a geographical area lying below the
elevation of within the Category 1 storm surge line zene as presently defined in the 2011 2l-
Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Hurricane Evacuation Study, or subsequently
authorized storm surge or evacuation planning studies coordinated by the Collier County Emergency
Management Department and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
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OBJECTIVE 12.3: [Revised text, page 55]
The County shall dDevelop and maintain a task force that will plan and guide a unified County
response to post - hurricane disasters.
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Policy 12.3.2: [Revised text, page 55]
"ft°_ a ::; FFiea ne theA ne ° sitatea an , tThe Board of County Commissioners shall meet to
hear preliminary damage assessments after a hurricane that has necessitated an evacuation. This will
be dene prior- te Fe eatFy of the . At that time, the Commission Will amay 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: [Revised text, page 55]
The Recovery Task Force shall include the Sheriff , the Community Develepment
Growth Management Division Administrator, the
Planning Dir_eeteF, the Zening and Land Development Services Revue Director, the Bureau of
Emergency Services Maiiagemeat Director and other members as directed by the Board of County
Commissioners, such as. representatives from municipalities within
Collie the County that have received damage from *& a storm
Task FeFee.
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OBJECTIVE 12.4: [Revised text, page 56]
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The County shall make every reasonable effort to meet the emergency preparedness requirements of
people Persons with sSpecial *Needs such as the elderly, handicapped, the infirmed and those
requiring transportation from a threatened area. In the event of a countywide emergency, such as a
hurricane or other large -scale disaster, the County Emergency Management Department in
coordination with the County Health Department and other officials shall open and operate one or
more refuges for persons listed on the County's Special Needs Registry and their caregivers. Medical
and support equipment at such refuges will include, but not necessarily be limited to, respirators,
oxygen tanks, first aid equipment, disaster cots and blankets, and defibrillators.
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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 and correct
copy of:
ORDINANCE 2013 -12
which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
on the 9th day of January, 2013, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 14th
day of January, 2013.
DWIGHT E. BROCK
Clerk of Courts and,.;Clerk
Ex- officio to Board-ofa
County Commisgl6q(�rs `
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By: Ann Jen on r' t
Deputy Clerk,`