2022-O-08 - CPA Commercial Space Industry Opportunity Overlay ORDINANCE NO.2022-0-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA; AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT; AS AMENDED, TO
CREATE A COMMERCIAL SPACE INDUSTRY
OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY AND DESIGNATE
PROPERTIES TO BE INCLUDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
AND ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater has adopted a Comprehensive Plan in accordance
with Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes governing the use, growth and development of
property within the City's jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan will include the Commercial
Space Industry Opportunity Overlay (CSI00) and designation of properties within the Overlay
will lay the framework that staff can use to respond quickly and efficiently to the space industry;
and
WHEREAS, the CSI00 is intended to both foster a pro-active economic development
effort to market and attract potential space-related industries and react effectively to any
potential opportunities; and
WHEREAS,the implementation of the CSI00 must also consider flexibility in both land
use patterns and location when siting these new industries;and
WHEREAS,the CSI00 is a planning tool that is used to identify areas within the City of
Edgewater that are appropriate for development of non-residential uses associated with space
flight industries; and
WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval this item on
January 12,2022 in the best interest of the public welfare; and
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WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan amendment adopted by this Ordinance is
internally consistent with the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Plan and its goals, policies and
objectives and is in compliance as provided by the applicable provisions of Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes and other law;and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida:
PART A. AMENDMENT.
Ordinance No. 81-0-10, as amended and supplemented, adopting the Comprehensive
Plan of the City of Edgewater, Florida, regulating and restricting the use of lands located
within the City of Edgewater, Florida, shall be amended to include amendments to the Future
Land Use Element described in Exhibits "A".
PART B. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
It is hereby found that a public hearing held by the City Council to consider adoption of
this ordinance on April 4, 2422, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 144 N.
Riverside Drive, Florida, after notice published at least 10 days prior to hearing is deemed to
comply with 163.3184, Fla. Stat.
PART C. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
All conflicting ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance,
are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.
PART D. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, inoperative,
or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance
or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or
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circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property or
circumstance.
PART E. RECORDING.
Upon approval and execution, this document shall be delivered to the Clerk of Court for
recording into the public records of Volusia County, Florida.
PART F. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The effective date of this plan amendment, if the amendment is 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 the amendment is timely challenged. this amendment 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 development dependent on this amendment may be issued or
commence before it has become effective.T-his Ordinanee shall take .,lace upen .,dept:^r
PART G. ADOPTION.
After Motion to approve by Councilwoman Power and Second by Councilwoman'Q'Keefe;�:the
vote on first reading of this ordinance which was held on February 7,2022,was as follows:^
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas Excused
Councilwoman Christine Power X
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington X
Councilwoman Megan O'Keefe X
Councilman Jonah Powers X
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After Motion to approve by 1�J1 'I�Q-(l�t7U. J�
Second by, ' LQ—g—Whe vote on the second
reading/public hearing of this ordinance held on ,! � L '``� , 2022, was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas Lf\0-0 C `)
Councilwoman Christine Power "X
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilwroinan Megan O'Keefe X
Councilman Jonah Powers
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of ADLI ,2022.
ATTEST: " . COUNCIL OF THE
+- CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
l By:
Bonnie'Zlbttti `Cmc
City Clerk
For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater,
Florida Approved as to form and legality by:
Aaron R.Wolfe, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran,Sims,Wolfe&Yoon
Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater at a
meeting held on this 14+4-"day of 12022
under Agenda Item No 8 (L—
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EXHIBIT"A"
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
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CHAPTER I
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 1: Ensure that the character and location of land uses in Edgewater promote the
conscrvation of resources, efficiency and concurrency in the provision of public facilities and
services, maximization of economic benefits for existing and future citizens, compliance with
adopted minimum levels of service standards, and concurrently minimize detrimental impacts to
health, safety and welfare which may be jeopardized by environmental degradation, nuisances and
incompatible land uses.
Objective 1.1: Land Use Categories. To maintain regulations for land use categories
within the City and a .Entim Land Use 11ap (FLUh1 to ensure the coordination of future land uses
with existing and adjacent land uses.
Policy 1.1.1: Future Land Use Categories. The adopted Future Land Use Map shall
contain and identify appropriate locations for the following land use
categories, as defined in this Element. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1. and (3)(c)7.,
F.A.C.
Land Use Categories Maximum Density/Intensity
Agriculture 1 dwelling unit/2.5 acres
Low Densi ,Transition 1 dwelling unit/acre
Low Density Residential 4 dwelling units/acre
Medium Density Residential 8 dwelling units/acre
-High Density Residential 12 dwelling units/acre
Commercial 0.5 floor area ratio
Mixed Use 12 dwelling units per acre and 0.5 floor arca ratio
Industrial 0.5 floor area ratio
Recreation and Open Space 0.25 floor area ratio
Consetvation Not Applicable
Conservation Overlay Not Applicable
Public/Semi-Public 0.5 floor area ratio
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Policy 1.1.2: Densitp/Intensitp. The City shall adopt maximum densities and
intensities for each land use category which encourage economic
development while protecting the natural environment as indicated in the
above table. [9]-5.006(3)(c)l.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.1.3: Zoning Distdets. The City shall maintain an adopted zoning matrix
which shall establish zoning districts that correspond to specific land use
categories. The matrix shall further define allowable densities and
intensities in each zoning district. [9)-5.006 (3)(c)7.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.1.4: Innovative Design. The City shall encourage innovative land use
development techniques (including procedures for Mixed-Use planned
unit development and cluster development), as further specified in the
data and analysis of this Element. The City shall encourage Low Impact
Development (LID) to promote resource management and protection
including water use management.
Policy 1.1.5: Housing. The Fatire Land Use Map shall contain an adequate diversity
of lands for residential uses to meet the future demand for residential
densities identified in the HoosingElement.
Policy 1.1.6: DensitpBonus. The land development regulations may also provide for
up to 25% increase in permitted residential densities for Mixed-Use
planned unit developments. Specific standards and procedures for
allowing such increases shall be included in the land development
regulations. [9J-5.006(3)(c)5.,F.A.C.]
The Land Development Regulations may provide for up to a 25%
increase in the maximum permitted intensity of commercial or industrial
development where exceptional provisions are made for buffers,
landscaping,open space and protection of existing native trees. Provision
of such additional amenities shall be in addition to minimum
requirements.
Policy 1.1.7: Recreation and Open Space. Public or private lands may be
designated as Recreation and Open Space. If the facility is not
resourced-based,a maximum of 25% impervious area shall be allowed in
areas designated as Recreation and Open Space to ensure their
protection, proper development and future public use and benefit.
Urban infill areas may have development exceptions. Development in
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this land use category should be in the public interest. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)4.,
F.A.C.]
Policy 1.1.8: Consemtiou Dverlsp. Properties that are designated as Conservation
Overlay areas may potentially contain wildlife habitat areas including
habitat for rare,endangered and threatened species,hydric soils/wetlands
(as defined in the Conservation Element), mangrove swamps, cypress
swamp, mixed hardwood swamp, hydric hardwood hammock and sand
pine/xeric oak scrub, estuarine marsh ecotone, freshwater marshes,
special vegetative communities, areas within a public water well radii of
500-feet, 100-year floodplain areas and other areas subject to
environmental or topographic constraints. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1.,F.A.C.]
• A final determination of the suitability for development of any
individual parcel, as it relates to a Conservation Overlay area on
the FLUM shall be determined prior to issuance of any
development approval.
• The Conservation Overlay area on the Fiamm Land Use Map is not
to be considered the exact boundary of the conservation area,but
to act as an indicator of a potential conservation area. The exact
boundary shall be determined by a qualified professional on a
case-by-case basis at the expense of the Developer.
• The Conservation Overlay area is not all inclusive and other areas
that do not fall within the boundaries that meet the definition of
conservation areas are also subject to the regulations affecting
them.
• Development approval will be subject to an Environmental
Impact Study as to the extent of the impact of development or
redevelopment for any lands within Conservation Overlay areas.
• If an area within the Conservation Overlay area is determined to
be developable and all mitigation requirements have been met,
then the underlying land use on the Fwvre Land Use Map will
apply.
• Any property in a Conservation Overlay area is required to
undergo the planned unit development procedure which includes
site specific plan approval and the clustering of density to protect
these areas.
• Principal permitted structures may not be located in any
mangrove swamp, estuarine marsh ecotone or freshwater marsh.
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Access for recreation will be permitted by the City on a limited
basis.
• Efforts should be made to protect wetlands, if feasible.
Otherwise,appropriate mitigation is required.
• Natural resources that are discovered as a result of a required
environmental study will be protected.The environmental impact
study will require that a qualified professional analyze the natural
functions of eco-systems and connectivity of resource corridors.
A Conservation land use designation or a conservation easement
will be required to protect the functions of natural resources.
Mitigation may be allowed on a case-by-case basis through the
appropriate reviewing agencies.
• Land use categories that have Conservation Overlay areas may be
allowed to transfer development densities/intensities (up to 1
unit per 10 acres for residential or the gross floor area density for
non-residential development) to other areas of the site that are
determined not to have natural resources.
• Sites that are determined to be comprised of more than 309/6
natural resources will be required to provide additional
/'•� performance standards to allow the transfer of developments
densities/intensities, such as increased landscaping, stormwater
design amenities, reclaimed water usage, conservation devices,
etc.
• All applicable land development regulations must be met to
transfer development rights, including 25% open space and
minimum pervious surface requirements.
• Upon completion of an environmental assessment, the area(s)
determined to be ecologically sensitive by a professional
ecological expert will be placed in a conservation easement to be
preserved or mitigated through the appropriate
reviewing/regulatory agency. At a minimum, the following areas
shall be placed in a conservation easement; habitat for rare,
endangered or threatened species; wetlands of '/a acre or more;
mangrove swamps; cypress swamp; mixed hardwood swamps;
hydric hardwood hammock;sand pine/xeric oak scrub and areas
within a public water well radii of 500-feet. If a conservation
easement is more than five (5) acres, the City will designate it as
Conservation of the Future Land Use Map during the next
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comprehensive plan amendment cycle. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1. and
(3)(c)6.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.1.9: Mlsed Use. The Mixed-Use land use category permits low,medium and
high density residential development; commercial uses (retail and office);
light industrial; educational facilities; recreation facilities and compatible
public facilities. The following restrictions are applicable to all Mixed-
Use developments: [9]-5.006(3)(c)5.,F.A.C.]
• A minimum of fifteen acres is required for the Mixed-Use land
use category designation.
• The only zoning districts permitted in the Mixed-Use land use
categories are planned developments, including community
center and employment center districts.
• The City currently has an abundance of single-family residential
land and limited commercial and light industrial uses. To
encourage a variety of uses within the mixed use district, the
community center and employment center districts will limit the
percentage of any one type of use in the district,as follows:
Commitnity Center— The maximum amount of residential will
be 60% of the site. The maximum amount of commercial
uses (office and retail)will be 75%of the site. The maximum
amount of light industrial will be 75% of the site. The
maximum amount of educational and public facilities will be
60% of the site.
Employment Center—The maximum amount of residential will
be 30% of the site. The maximum amount of commercial
uses (office and retail)will be 80%of the site. The maximum
amount of light industrial will be 70% of the site. The
maximum amount of educational and public facilities will be
40%of the site.
• Mixed use land use categories that have Conservation Overlay
areas may be allowed to transfer development
densities/intensities (up to 1 unit per 10 acres for residential or
the gross floor area density for non-residential development)
from sensitive natural resource locations to upland areas of the
site that are determined not to have natural resources.
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• Sites that are determined to be comprised of more than 30%
natural resources will require additional performance standards to
allow the transfer of development densities/intensities, such as
increased landscaping, stormwater design amenities, reclaimed
water usage, conservation devices and transition uses for
compatibility with adjacent land uses.
• The transference of development rights to upland portions of the
site will not negate the City's Land Development Regulations.
All regulations must still be met to transfer development rights,
including 25% open space and minimum pervious surface
requirements.
Employment Center Zoning District
Types of Uses Allowed Allowable Range of Development
Residential 00/o-30%
Commercial 00/0-80%
Industrial 00/6-70%
Public/Semi-Public 10%-40%
Recreation/Open Space 25%Minimum
Community Center Zoning District
Types of Uses Allowed Allowable Range of Development
Residential 0%- 60%
Commercial 0%-75%
Industrial 0%-75%
Public/Semi-Public 10%-60%
Recreation/Open Space 25%Minimum
Policy 1.1.10: Residential Density and the Future Land Use Map. The City shall
ensure that residential density on the Future Land Map is based on the
following considerations:
• The density and intensity of Deering Park North is restricted to
6,600 residential units and 2,800,000 square feet of non-
residential use on approximately 5,187 acres;
• Provision and maintenance of quality residential neighborhoods
and preservation of cohesive neighborhoods;
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• Protection of environmentally sensitive lands;and
• Transition of density between low, medium and high residential
districts. [9J-5.006(3)(c)7,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.1.11: Group Home and Foster Care Facilities. The City shall continue to
allow the location of group homes and foster care facilities in residential
areas.These facilities shall serve as alternatives to institutionalization.
Policy 1.1.12: Neighborhood Palicies fatDccz&g Patk Notth.Deering Park North
consists of approximately 5,187 acres. The Future Land Use Map
Designations for Deering Park North are: (1) Conservation; and (2)
Mixed-Use with Conservation Overlay,as shown on the attached Exhibit
1.The Conservation Designation consists of approximately 869 acres and
is located at the far western edge of the site. The Mixed-Use with
Conservation Overlay designation consists of approximately 4,318 acres
and covers the balance of the site, which is further restricted and
governed by these neighborhood policies. The following neighborhood
policies shall apply to Deering Park North:
a. Density and Intensity Restrrcdvns. The density and intensity
of Deering Park North is restricted to 6,600 residential units and
2,800,000 square feet of non-residential use on approximately
5,187 acres.
b. Clustered Developmeat. The restricted density and intensity
within Deering Park North shall be constructed only within the
clustered development area on the east side of the Deering Park
North tract, which is limited to approximately 1,398 acres. Said
clustering shall allow for urban densities and intensities and shall
require urban utility services provided by the City of Edgewater.
The clustered development area is the same as the development
area provided for in the Restoration DRI, but the density and
intensity shall be reduced as provided in Neighborhood Policy
1.1.12(a). The remainder of the parcel shall be conserved and
restored pursuant to Neighborhood Policy 1.1.12(c). Exhibit 1
attached is the Future Land Use Map that indicates the area
within which development will be clustered (Development
Footprint Area) and the areas that will be placed within a
conservation easement or otherwise protected from development
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(Conservation, Mixed Use with Preservation and Restoration
Area,Buffer Area).
C. Envitonmenm1 Ptoteclion.
1. Conservation Areas:
• Conservation Area A: Deering Park North shall
designate approximately 3,732 acres for the
preservation, restoration and enhancement of the
natural environment, consisting of the areas
designated Conservation and Mixed Use With
Preservation and Restoration Area on Exhibit 1
Future Land Use Map. A perpetual conservation
easement in favor of the City of Edgewater and
St. Johns River Water Management District,
provided such entities accept same, will be
recorded over Conservation Area A in advance of
development commencing. The Site Mitigation
�1 and Management Plan (SMMP), as approved by
the St Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD), discussed below will dictate the
measures taken to preserve, restore and enhance
Conservation Area A.
• Buffer Area: Deering Park North shall also
conserve a buffer along Interstate 95. The buffer
is approximately 57 acres and will be conserved
independently of Conservation Area A as
described above.
2. Wetlands: The ability to develop the clustered
development area is based upon the placement of a
conservation easement over approximately 3,732 acres.
Developer will additionally endeavor to protect any
preserved wetlands and their associated upland buffers in
the development areas to the extent possible, consistent
with the plans for the clustered development areas and as
required by any state and federal permits.
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3. The Site Mitigation and Management Plan (SMMP) has
already been approved for Conservation Area A. The
SMMP will be amended in accordance with the modified
SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit for the
clustered development area prior to any development
activity. Said SMMP provides for a set of site mitigation
and management protocols designed to ensure the
permanent protection of Conservation Area A,long-term
maintenance of the ecological values within the project
and the effective integration of same into the built
environment,and shall include:
• Connectivity of Habitat corridors. With access
by walkways,boardwalks,trails,and bikeways.
• Protection shall be permanent. Enforceable
perpetual conservation easements shall provide
the terms of such protection.
• The goal of restoration to a native Florida
ecosystem. Working toward and planning for
selectively timbering the pine plantation, creating +
a herbaceous layer understory, removing planted
pines from wetlands, restoring natural
hydroperiods, removing and managing exotic
infestation, integrating hydrologic conditions
management into the master stormwater system
and restoring natural sheet flow through the
Spruce Creek Swamp.
The SMMP shall also set standards for: (i) Trees and tree
removal; (ii) Habitat of protected species; (iii) Flood
Hazard management; (iv) Potable water and well field
protection; (v) Erosion control; (vi) Land management
protocols; (vii) Identification of ownership and
management responsibilities;(viii)Fire management.
4. Indian River Lagoon Protection: The protection of the
natural ecosystem, and especially the Indian River
Lagoon, is an important goal. As of the date of this
amendment, the City of Edgewater releases
approximately 841,000 gallons of excess reclaimed water
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per day on average,pursuant to existing permits, into the
Indian River Lagoon and desires to reduce or eliminate
such reclaimed water release. The area between the east
and west portions of Conservation Area A within
Deering Park North may be appropriate for a created
wetland park for the placement of excess City reclaimed
water and the Owner of Deering Park North desires to
work with the City to assist the City to address the excess
reclaimed water discharge into the Lagoon and will help
develop a plan to provide for same. Such plan may
include requests for government grants to assist in such
goal.
5. Lakes and Littoral Management: As part of the
stormwater management plan, Deering Park North shall
provide for appropriate depth of lakes and littoral shelves
with native vegetation, in a manner to maintain or
enhance water quality and prevent or reduce invasive and
unsightly surface water vegetation.
d. Fide Mitigation. Deering Park North shall provide for and
submit a Fire Mitigation Plan as part of the proposed phase 1
subdivision submittal. The approved SMMP for Conservation
Area A contains a management plan for prescribed fire in
appropriate areas. Exhibits 15 and 16 of the SMMP detail the
plans for those areas to protect the built environment. The Fire
Mitigation Plan shall provide assistance in the protection from
forest fires from the adjoining forestry and conservation areas.
The Fire Mitigation Plan may include fire lines, control burn
planning and execution,including notice to residents of same and
acceptance of control burn practices as part of any home-owners
association documents, and the use of lakes, ponds,wetland park
or other retention areas in conjunction with plans to eliminate or
reduce deposits of excess reclaimed water into the Indian River.
e. Twnspottation.
1. Interconnectivity. To be able to fully develop the
densities and intensities provided within the
neighborhood policies, internal capture of trips is
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essential and required to minimize external impacts to
adjacent municipal,state and county roads.The intensities
and densities in Deering Park North are based on the
encouragement of a high level of internal capture through
a complementary mix of uses, interconnectivity and
minimizing impacts of local traffic on thoroughfare
roadways. Limiting connections to Williamson Boulevard
and Indian River Boulevard will preserve capacity for
through-traffic on these segments. Designing and
constructing an internal roadway network with a high
degree of connectivity is an important, efficient strategy
for properly minimizing the impacts of large volumes of
traffic. Connectivity is defined as a system of streets with
multiple routes and connections serving the same origins
and destinations. Simply stated, a high degree of
connectivity means there are many ways to get from
Point A to Point B. The attached composite Exhibit 2
provides in conceptual fashion the interconnected
transportation grid, which will be implemented through
the subdivision and/or site plan approval process,and the
plans for arterial and connector roads.
2. City Roads. The City requires the extension and
construction of Indian River Boulevard as a divided four-
lane highway to the proposed traffic circle connecting to
the proposed Williamson Boulevard right of way,
consistent with the design of the existing segment of
Indian River Boulevard between Interstate 95 and the
present western terminus of Indian River Boulevard. The
street system within Deering Park North, except for the
County thoroughfare known as Williamson Boulevard,
shall be based on City of Edgewater standards. However,
the City streets and grid system within Deering Park
North shall be designed to provide sufficient capacity for
residential and non-residential use impacts in a manner to
minimize through-traffic impacts to Williamson
Boulevard. The city street system shall include the
construction of arterial and collector roads within the
Deering Park North development in order to facilitate
traffic flow and capacity. A map showing the proposed
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arterial and collector roads is attached as Composite
Exhibit 2 which also shows conceptual phasing. Rights of
way shall be planned,reserved, and dedicated in a manner
and of sufficient size and width to allow for arterial and
collector road capacity construction in manner similar to
those as shown on Exhibit 2, which is conceptual in
nature, with the actual location of these roads to be
detennined as each phase is reviewed and approved.
Development plans shall be coordinated through the City
to provide cross access to adjacent projects in the vicinity
including Hawks Gate, Farmton Gateway, and Deering
Park Center as a means to reduce traffic on arterials.
Deering Park North shall plan and construct multiple
local streets within and through individual development
sites to interconnect with adjacent properties.
Additionally, the project shall provide cross-access
easements and stub-outs to ensure connectivity with
future individual development sites. Additional roadway
connectivity will result in better distribution of vehicular
traffic across the system. Increased roadway connectivity
can result in a safer system for vehicles, pedestrians, and
bicyclists.
3. County Thoroughfare — Williamson Boulevard. The
transportation infrastructure for Deering Park North shall
be planned and designed consistent with the County's
intent to maintain Williamson Boulevard between SR 44
and Indian River Boulevard as a future four-laved
thoroughfare road through 2045 unless otherwise
amended by the County. Deering Park North shall be
designed and constructed to limit driveways and
intersections that would negatively impact the through-
traffic capacity on Williamson Boulevard, utilizing various
techniques including, but not limited to, access
management strategies, a gridded parallel roadway
network, cross-access driveways and easements, and
shared driveways. The City and County, during their
review of the traffic analysis for each phase, shall provide
any recommendations for minimization of negative
impacts to Williamson Boulevard.
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4. Multimodal Policies. Transportation within Deering Park
North shall encourage bicycling and walking, as well as
personal electric vehicle transportation, and these
components shall be incorporated into the Planned Unit
Development Agreement for the project, as well as any
subdivision plan and/or site plan review process. The
transportation infrastructure shall include multimodal
paths that permit personal electric vehicles, bicycles and
pedestrian travel throughout Deering Park North and
encourages bicycle paths that connect to the regional
bicycle trail system, in order to provide alternative
transportation and reduced automobile transportation on
the major traffic corridors as well as internal capture of
traffic within Deering Park North. All public streets and
sidewalks within the rights-of-way meeting the City's
standards for construction shall be maintained by the
City and said streets shall be dedicated to the public
subsequent to final City inspection by a final plat or other
appropriate conveyance instrument. Areas between the l�
collector and arterial roads, in the center portion of
Deering Park North, shall promote and encourage neo-
traditional development design, with a grid-style street
layout which provides excellent connectivity because
streets are interlinked at numerous points, intersections
are closely spaced,and few dead-ends exist.The presence
of a grid pattern allows the state and county
thoroughfares and other major roads to serve their main
purpose, which is moving vehicles over longer distances,
while shorter trips can take place on local streets. The
Town Square as depicted on the concept plan is
envisioned as a destination and the transportation
network west of Williamson Boulevard shall be designed
for slower speeds and multimodal choices.
5. Traffic Impact Analyses. A traffic impact analysis,
pursuant to an approved methodology, shall be required
to be submitted and reviewed for each phase of
development as part of the subdivision plat and/or site
plan review process.A phase of development may include
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a number of residential neighborhoods, subdivisions, or
non-residential sites within each phase. Each phase shall
be studied on a cumulative basis with previous phases.
The traffic impact analysis shall be based upon the River
to Sea Transportation Planning Organization guidelines.
In addition, a biennial report detailing the number of
units constructed or square feet of non-residential areas
constructed during the previous two years, as well as a
cumulative list of such development for each phase, shall
be provided to the county, city and state DOT. The
traffic analysis will be based, in part,on determining how
each phase can maintain traffic capacity as development
within a phase proceeds. To maintain internal capture
integrity and a balance of uses Deering Park North shall
be developed as a mixed-use community with a portion
of its buildable acreage for non-residential job creating
areas. A comparison of Restoration entitlements and
gross daily trips and Deering Park North's reduced
entitlements and gross daily trips is attached as Exhibit 3
for reference purposes only, as internal capture and
�\ interaction between uses will be addressed in the traffic
impact analysis for each phase of development as part of
the subdivision plat and/or site plan review process.
E. Encouragement of Non Residential Jab Creation. Deering
Park North is designed as a mixed-use community with areas for
living,working, conservation and recreation. Deering Park North
provides for a maximum of 2,$00,000 square feet of non-
residential construction and 6,600 residential units. This balance
of residential and non-residential is designed to encourage
investment in job producing non-residential improvements.
Therefore, there shall be no transfer of residential use
entitlements to non-residential use entitlements and no transfer
of non-residential entitlements to residential entitlements without
the review and approval of a comprehensive plan amendment.
g. Neighborhood Design Standards. The intent of the project is
to have diverse lot sizes, housing sizes, elevations, colors and
other techniques to avoid a "cookie cutter" subdivision with
identical homes in a row and to provide for diverse housing
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options throughout the community. Therefore, each phase shall
have the following additional standards that will be reviewed as
part of the proposed subdivision review:
1. Lot Configuration Restriction:A maximum of twenty-five
percent(259/6)] of the single family lots within each phase
may be 40-foot-wide.
2. Driveway Parking: The goal is to provide for sufficient
driveway area, either in the front or rear garage access, to
provide for sufficient parking on each lot. Therefore, for
front loaded lots the driveway shall be no less than 25 ft.
from the garage to the nearest sidewalk edge,and for rear
loaded lots, the driveway will be no less than 20 ft. from
the garage to the nearest alley edge of pavement. Porches
may extend beyond garages and shall require a 5 ft.
setback. Driveways may be curved into the garage (side
entry) and therefore front property setbacks for side entry
garages will be no less than 10 feet.
I Natural Vegetation: Due to wildfire impacts to the
property, stormwater system and flood protection fill
requirements, the historical forestry operations with
pine trees planted in rows, and the protection of the
majority of the parcel in conservation, preservation,
restoration and native vegetation, much of the
development footprint area will require clear cutting,
creation of lakes and waterways, and fill. Replanting in
those areas will include and emphasize the use of
Florida Friendly and Native plant materials. Where
impacts are authorized for wetlands within the
development footprint area, Owner shall provide for
all required mitigation in accordance with requirements
of state and federal agencies.
4. Town Square: Deering Park North is designed around a
Town Square which will allow for public events. The
review and approval of the site plan for the Town Square
area shall include provision for off-site public parking to
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allow access to the Town Square and those amenities
within the Town Square.
5. Rear Lot Access: Neighborhoods within Deering Park
North should be designed to allow for flexibility and
potential additional construction subsequent to the
constructions of homes. Therefore, those neighborhoods
that include 5 foot side setbacks should also include
potential common area easements to allow access to the
rear yards and provide for potential expansion or pool
construction within such single family home lots.
6. Landscaping: Landscape design within single family lot
areas should address aspirational goals of more native
plant materials and mulched areas and less sodded
grass lawn areas. Landscape plans with details of plant
species and proper locations are required at the time of
subdivision plat and site plan application, including
consideration of soil conditions, roots and trunk size at
maturity, as well as at different timeframes during
/On*1 growth toward maturity, putting the right plant in the
right location, and using plant species that are
appropriate to achieve this goal. Emphasis should be
placed on utilizing Native and Florida Friendly
vegetation.
7. Accessory Suites: "Accessory Suites" shall be permitted
as an accessory use on single-family residential lots
provided: (1)The suite's living area shall be a minimum of
480 square feet and a maximum of 900 square feet; (2)
The proposed architectural treatment for the suite shall
be consistent with the principal residential structure on
the property; (3) Suites may be attached or detached from
the principal residence; (4) The suite's structure shall meet
the same side building setbacks as the principal residence
on the property. If the suite is detached from the
principal residence, the rear yard setback shall be a
minimum of 10 feet;and (5) Any additional access to the
street shall be provided via the driveway for the principal
residence on the property. Accessory Suites may include
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kitchen facilities but shall not be considered as separate
dwelling units provided such Suites are accessory uses
owned by the dominant single-family residence, provided
that the owner occupies either the principal dwelling or
the accessory dwelling. Accessory Suites may only be
attached to 20% of the total single family home
residential units.
h. Neighborhood GEnds.
1. Local workforce: It is a goal to include local workers
and sub-contractors in the workforce constructing
Deering Park North. As a means to measure the
impact of this project on the local workforce, any
contractors submitting for residential or non-
residential construction shall be required to note the
name and address of sub-contractors at the time of
building permit and highlight or underline those that
are local or whose workforce consists of at least 25%
local employees.
2. Animal Shelter: The City of Edgewater owns and
operates an animal shelter within the City. It is a goal that
said animal shelter is able to continue to provide for the
protection and adoption of homeless animals within
Edgewater. Additional residents and homes within
Edgewater may increase the impacts and needs for such
animal shelter and, as such, the City may provide for a
study and potential impact fee for such use. Any homes
constructed within Deering Park North after the adoption
of any such impact fee will be subject to same.
i. School Concurrency. Deering Park North will be developed in
phases. Each phase or subdivision will require a concurrency
evaluation and if necessary an agreement between the Owner of
Deering Park North, its successors and assigns and the Volusia
County School Board to provide for sufficient student capacity.
Capacity and concurrency issues will be evaluated simultaneously
with any new subdivision plat or site plan review.
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j. Cite Cancucxencp and lMmsaucture.
1. Off-site improvements,if necessary,are the responsibility
of the Owner of Deering Park North, its successors and
assigns and shall be addressed during the subdivision plat
or site plan approval process for each phase and shall
meet all City, County and/or State requirements and
approvals.
2. All infrastructure facilities and improvements shall be
constructed in compliance with applicable federal, state,
and local requirements.
3. Master Utility Plan: The City requires a master plan for
appropriate utility improvements, and appropriately sized
lines throughout the area west of Interstate 95, and
Deering Park North shall complete, in cooperation with
the City and adjacent landowners in the area west of
Interstate 95 within the Edgewater Service Area, a master
plan for potable water,sewer and reclaimed water services
e08111) and will also evaluate water supply,wastewater needs and
alternative supply sources. The utility plan shall be
provided as part of the approval process for the design
and construction of utility lines to provide service to the
first phase of Deering Park North.
4. A concurrency review shall be conducted to ensure that
all required public facilities are available concurrent with
the impacts of the development through the subdivision
plat or site plan approval process for each phase.
5. Owner of Deering Park North or the Development
Entity, at the time of development, shall provide all
public facilities to support this project including the
following:
• Water Distribution System, Fire Hydrants.
Deering Park North shall connect to and utilize
the City's water distribution system and agrees to
connect to the City's potable water system at the
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nearest point of connection. All water distribution
systems shall be "looped" wherever possible in
order to prevent any future stagnation of water
supply. All water main distribution system
improvements will be installed by the Owner of
Deering Park North its successors and assigns
and conveyed to the City by Bill of Sale in a form
acceptable to the City and dedicated to the City
prior to or at time of platting or in accordance
with the requirements contained in the Land
Development Code as it relates to performance
bonds. Owner of Deering Park North, its
successors and assigns will assist the City in the
development of water conservation and
alternative water supply activities with specific
requirements to incorporate water saving devices
within homes and businesses. Owner of Deering
Park North its successors and assigns will also
assist the City in developing water resources as
future needs are determined including the
contribution of four potable water well sites.
• Sewage Collection and Transmission System.
Deering Park North shall connect to and utilize
the City's wastewater transmission and collection
system. AlI wastewater collection and
transmission system improvements will be
installed by the Owner of Deering Park North its
successors and assigns and conveyed to the City
by Bill of Sale in a form acceptable to the City and
dedicated to the City prior to or at the time of
platting.
• Stormwater collection/treatment system,
including outfall system. The stormwater system
including retention and detention pond(s) shall
meet the requirements of the St. Johns River
Water Management District and the City of
Edgewater LDC. The pond(s) will be owned and
maintained by a POA, the Deering Park
Stewardship District or other entity having the
ability to ensure that the requirements of the
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permits and approvals are met including
operations and maintenance.
• Reclaimed Water Distribution System. Deering
Park North its successors and assigns shall install
a central reclaimed water irrigation distribution
system constructed to City standards,conveyed to
the City by Bill of Sale in a form acceptable to the
City, and dedicated to the City prior to or at the
time of final platting.
k. Requimment for Planned Unit Development Review.
Deering Park North is intended to be a unique mixed use
community that provides for diverse housing options,encourages
job producing non-residential uses, and provides for a town
square and amenities that allow for a live, work and play
community. In addition, Deering Park North is intended to
conserve the majority of the parcel in perpetuity. As such,
Deering Park North shall proceed through City of Edgewater
review for a Planned Unit Development with a Chapter 163
/IWAI1 Development Agreement and Conceptual Master Plan consistent
with the Mixed Use with Conservation Overlay Comprehensive
Plan Designation and consistent with these Neighborhood
Policies.
Objective 1.2: Natural Resource Protection. Maintain land development regulations that
protect natural resources from the impact of development. Prevent development in areas that have
inadequate soils, topography or other constraints to protect public health and welfare. Protect
manatees in the Indian River through the continued implementation of the Volusia County Manatee
Protection Plan. (9j-5.006 (3)(b)1. and (3)(b)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.1: Septic Tanks and the Central Sewer Service. Since the year 2000, the
City will no longer permit the use of septic tanks within the City to
prevent potential soil and groundwater contamination. When financially
feasible, the City shall extend central sanitary sewer service to all
developed properties within the current City limits. The City will also
coordinate with the County to limit septic tank permits.
Policy 1.2.2: Requitement to Connect to the Sewer Spstem. All previously
developed properties must connect to central sanitary sewer when it
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becomes available within 500-feet of the property and/or structure. [9]-
5.006(3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.3: Retrolung Development and Septic Tanks. The City shall continue
to pursue funding to retrofit all development that is utilizing septic
systems on unsuitable soils.
Policy 1.2.4: wellhead Protection. The City shall provide for wellhead protection in
accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) standards, Rule #62-521, effective as of the date of the initial
adoption of the City's Water SuppyFatififies Work Plan, and the Volusia
County Wellhead Protection Ordinance. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)6.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.5: Floodplain Management The City shall continue to maintain a
floodplain management ordinance, which includes the development
standards required for participation in the National Flood Insurance
Program. Furthermore,the ordinance shall require that new construction
or substantial improvement of any structure have the lowest floor
elevated to one foot (1� above the established 100-year flood elevation
without the use of fill. [9J-5.006(3)(c)1.,F.A.C.]
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Policy 1.2.6: Envizonmenbd Impact Studp and Floodplain. The City shall use the
Conservation Overlay on the Fulore Land Use Map and required
Environmental Impact Studies to protect the natural functions of the
floodplains in the City and adjacent jurisdictions. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)L,
F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.7: Perfo=ance Standards and Environmental Impact Studp.
Additional performance standards will be required for development sites
that are determined through the Environmental Impact Study to have
floodplains, such as vegetative buffers, additional setbacks and clustered
development away from the floodplains areas. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.8: PwAffiiting Development on Mangrove and Spoil Islands. The City
shall support the prohibition of development on the mangrove and spoil
islands located within the Indian River/ Mosquito Lagoon estuary. [9]-
5.006 (3)(c)1.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.9: Stonmwater Management The City shall continue to enforce the
stormwater management requirements in the Land Development Code,
which provide specific standards for the design of on-site stormwater
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systems, as well as strategies and measures to minimize runoff into the
Indian River Lagoon. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.10: Development Orders and the Stotmwater Master Plan. No
development orders shall be issued unless the proposed development is
determined to be in compliance with the City's StonwwaterMaster Plan. [9J-
5.006 (3)(c)3. and (3)(c)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.11: Identifying Ptoperdes with Potential Development Constraints.
The City shall utilize the natural vegetative map, USGS, Soil
Conservation Service and the Hydric Soils of Florida Handbook to
identify properties which have potential development constraints based
upon hydric soils, wetland vegetation, flood hazard potential or other
topographic constraints, and, if necessary, require an Environmental
Impact Study. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.12: Regulatiag Boating Impacts. The City shall regulate boating impacts
on the Indian River pursuant to Phase II, the Boat Facility Siting
component, of the Manatee Protection Plan for Volusia County as adopted
by the City on August 1,2005.
Policy 1.2.13: Aggregated Number ofBoa t Slips. The City shall implement the "slip
aggregation" option referenced in the Volusia County Manatee Protection
Plan. The aggregated number of motorized boat slips to be constructed
within the City is 418 and is based upon data and research contained in
the Manatee Protection Plan for Volusia County.
Policy 1.2.14: Boat Slips and Single-Family Lots. Single-Family residential lots with
Indian River frontage shall not be denied their riparian rights to construct
a minimum of two (2) motorized boat slips per lot. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)l.,
F.A.C.]
Policy 1.2.15: Encouraging Shared, MuhS[-slip Fac0ics. The City shall encourage
shared, multi-slip facilities and aggregation of slips during development
and redevelopment,including single-family lots of record.
Policy 1.2.16: Marina Development/Redevelopment Any marina development/
redevelopment shall be consistent with the Manatee Protection Plan for
Volusia County.
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Policy 1.2.17: Manatee Protection. The City shall monitor the manatee protection
policies pursuant to the Manatee Pmtectron Plan for Volusia County.
Policy 1.2.18: Floodplain Mitigation. Development within the 100 Year Floodplain
shall provide necessary mitigation to maintain the natural stormwater
flow regime. The 100 Year Floodplain Zone shall be delineated within
the Fittrere Land Use Map Series.The boundary of the 100 Year Floodplain
Zone shall be determined by the most recent Flood Insurance Maps
prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Mitigation
shall occur through the following activities:
a. Prohibited Land Uses and Activities. Storing or processing
materials that would, in the event of a 100 Year Storm, be
buoyant, flammable, explosive or potentially injurious to human,
animal or plant life is prohibited. Material or equipment immune
to substantial damage by flooding may be stored if securely
anchored to prevent flotation or if readily removable from the
area upon receipt of a flood warning. Manufacturing land uses
shall be discouraged from encroaching into the 100 Year
Floodplain Zone.
b. Minimum Floor Height Elevation. All new construction and
substantial improvements of existing construction must have the
first floor elevation for all enclosed areas at twelve inches above
the 100 year flood elevation.
C. Construction Materials and Methods. All new construction
and substantial improvements of existing construction shall be
constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood
damage, and using methods and practices that will minimize
flood damage and prevent the pollution of surface waters during
a 100 year flood event.
d. Service Facilities and Utilities. Electrical heating, ventilation,
plumbing, air conditioning and other service facilities shall be
designed or located to prevent water from entering or
accumulating within the components during a base flood.All new
and replacement water supply and sanitary sewage systems shall
be designed to minimize or eliminate both infiltration of flood
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water into the systems and discharges for the systems into flood
waters.
e. Residential Subdivision Plans and Design. Plans and designs
for subdivisions shall minimize potential flood damage by
locating recreation and conservation uses,if included in the plans,
to areas within the Flood Zone, reserving as much land as
possible outside the flood zone for other land uses. Flood zones
shall be identified on all final development plans submitted to the
City.
f. Stormwater Facilities. The City shall require development to
have drainage facilities in place and functioning concurrent with
the impacts of development, as stipulated by deadlines
established within the Concurrency Management System. Such
drainage facilities shall be designed to comply with the City's
established level of service standard. Developers shall be required
to install all necessary drainage facilities necessary to maintain the
natural flow regime of the 100 year floodplain, consistent with
level of service standards.
Objective 1.3: Concurrency. Ensure that future development provides essential services
and facilities at acceptable standards by incorporating the following policies into the site plan review
process and the City's Concurrency Management System. [9J-5.006 (3)(b)9.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.3.1: Impacts on Curreat LOS Services and Facilities. The City shall
review all development and redevelopment proposals to determine their
specific impacts on current Levels of Service (LOS) for all services and
facilities addressed in this Comprehensive Plan. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.3.2: Denial of Development Orders and LOS. When a proposed
development would result in a degradation of the adopted LOS, then a
development order will be denied unless it can be demonstrated that
sufficient improvements will be in place concurrent with the impacts of
such development to maintain the adopted minimum LOS standard. [9J-
5.006 (3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.3.3: Seeking Fiscal Resources to Expand Services and Facllides. The
City will continue to seek fiscal resources to expand water and
wastewater collection zones within established service areas, improve
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City roadways and make other improvements necessary to accommodate
growth and maintain services and facilities at adopted standards.
Policy 1.3.4: Adoption ofthe City's water Supply Plan. The City hereby adopts by
reference the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (WISFWP)dated April 2009
as prepared by the City of Edgewater (see Attachment A of the Potable
Water Element). The City will maintain the WY/SFWP for a planning period
of not less than ten years. The Water Supply Facilities Work Plan addresses
issues that pertain to water supply facilities and requirements needed to
serve current and future development within the City's water service area.
The City shall review and update the WSFWP at least every five years.
Any changes to occur within the first five years of the WSFWP shall be
included in the annual Capital Improvements Plan update to ensure
consistency between the Potable Water Sub-element and the Capital
Improvements Element.
Policy 1.3.5: Concurrency Requirement In accordance with Section 163.31
80(2)(a),F. S., the City shall,prior to approval of a building permit or its
functional equivalent, determine that there will be adequate water
supplies and facilities available no later than the date at which the City
anticipates issuing a certificate of occupancy, to serve the new eol*\
development. All development is subject to the City's Concurrency
Management system.
Policy 1.3.6: Tracking Water Demand. The City shall track current water demand
and outstanding commitments in order to determine the availability of an
adequate water supply for proposed developments.
Policy 1.3.7: Inventory of Water Supply Facilities. The City shall maintain an
ongoing inventory of the water supply facilities and a plan for
improvements needed to support existing and future demands. These
shall be included in the VSFWP.
Objective 1.4: Discourage Urban Sprawl and Encourage Redevelopment Maintain
regulations and procedures in the Land Development Code to limit the proliferation of urban sprawl
and encourage redevelopment and revitalization of blighted areas. [9J-5.006 (3)(b)2. and (3)(b)8.,
F.A.C.1
Policy 1.4.1: Limiting Development and the Utility Service Area. The City will
limit land development activities outside of the adopted Utility Service
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Area boundary to encourage infill and ensure the availability of services
and facilities to accommodate development. [9j-5.006 (3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.4.2: Development Outside of the UtM)r Service Area. Intensive
development proposed for areas outside the established utility service
area shall be discouraged unless it can be demonstrated that such
development will be adequately served by alternative service delivery
systems. [9j-5.006(3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.4.3: Reducing Limitations on Infrll and Redevelopment. If necessary,the
City may reduce limitations on infill and redevelopment activities
consistent with the land uses and densities indicated in this Plan in
situations that will not jeopardize public health,safety or welfare.
Policy 1.4.4: Revitalizing US Highway 1 and Park Avenue Corridors. By
December 2014, the City shall re-evaluate the U.S. Highway 1 corridor
and the Park Avenue corridor to develop a plan for revitalization. The
plan shall identify land uses and densities to be permitted, including
density bonuses,and will address traffic circulation (both on-site and off-
site), landscaping and open spaces, sign controls and buffers for
contiguous residential areas.
Policy 1.4.5: Addressing Blighted or Deteriomted Areas. If blighted or otherwise
deteriorated areas develop within the City, the areas shall be targeted for
special consideration through the redevelopment plan and/or the
community redevelopment plan as contained in Policies 3.1.1 and 3.1.2
of the Capital Improvements Element of this Plan. In such a case, the City
shall pursue available Federal, State, County and Local funds for
redevelopment.
Objective 1.5: Future Land Use Compatibility. Ensure future development must be
consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Map and existing incompatible uses shall not be allowed
to expand and shall be eliminated,when feasible. [9J-5.006 (3)(b)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.5.1: Inconsistent Land Uses. Proposed land use amendments, which are
inconsistent with the character of the community or inconsistent with
adjacent future land uses shall not be approved by the City, unless the
adjacent future land use can be shown to be inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. [9j-5.006 (3)(c)2.,F.A.C.]
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Policy 1.5.2: Repan orRebab&tation ofStructutes. The City's Land Development
Regulations shall contain provisions that prohibit the repair or
rehabilitation of an inconsistent structure that is abandoned or damaged
beyond 50% of its appraised value and require demolition of the
structure. Redevelopment of the property will only be allowed if it is
consistent with the Future Land Use Map.
Policy 1.5.3: Intensive Commercial Uses and Established Residential Areas.
Intensive commercial land uses over 100,000 gross square feet shall be
prohibited within established residential areas. Such uses shall be Iocated
at intersections of arterial roads or at intersections of an arterial and a
major collector road. Such uses may also be considered as appropriate
along U.S. 1 where the use is part of a Mixed Use development
appropriately buffered from adjacent older residential areas. Smaller
commercial retail uses (including convenience stores) shall be located
along arterial or major collector roads, but must be integrated in terms of
traffic flow with adjacent development and buffered from single family
uses. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1.and (3)(c)2.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.5.4: Buffer Requirement and Intensive Commercial and Industrial
Uses. Intensive commercial and industrial land uses shall be buffered
from low-density residential areas. This will be accomplished by locating
less intensive transitional uses in between or by visual buffering with
berms, trees or other methods to be included in the Land Development
Code as deemed appropriate by the City. [9J-5.006 (3)(c01. and (3)(c)2.,
F.A.C.]
Policy 1.5.5: Higher Density Residential Areas. Higher density residential
development shall be designated for areas adjacent to more intensive land
uses such as Commercial and Light Industrial. Where feasible, visual
buffering shall be utilized to reduce any negative effects on the residents
of such development. [9J-5.006(3)(c)1. and (3)(c)2.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.5.6: Maintaining a Landscape Otdinance. The City shall maintain a
Landscape Ordinance that requires adequate buffering between
transitional uses. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)2.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.5.7: Maintaining Site Design Requirements and Subdivision
Regulations. The City shall maintain site design requirements and
subdivision regulations in the Land Development Code, which
adequately address the impacts of new development on adjacent
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properties in all land use categories and zoning districts. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1.
and (3)(c)2.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.5.8: Signage Limitation and Location. The City's Land Development
Regulations shall limit signage which can be viewed from residential
property and restrict the location of signs which interfere with traffic
flow and sight distance. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.5.9: Conversion of Residential Structures and SR 442. Due to the
widening of S.R. 442, the City shall permit conversion of existing
residential structures to professional office uses only when the following
conditions shall apply: [9J-5.006 (3)(c)2.,F.A.C.]
• The property is located on S-R. 442, east of Pinedale Road and
west of U.S. Highway 1, and has a minimum of 100-feet frontage
along S.R.442;
• A Conditional Use Permit is applied for and granted by the
Planning and Zoning Board;
• Adequate access and parking to redeveloped parcels is provided;
• Land Development Code standards for buffers and site visibility
triangle can be provided to effectively maintain the viability of
adjacent residential uses;and
• A site plan is approved by City staff.
Professional office uses permitted are restrictive and shall be designed to
serve primarily the residents of the immediate neighborhood.
The usage of these properties shall not be detrimental to, nor
incompatible with, the current nature of the area. Specific guidelines and
requirements for conversion of those properties are provided in the
City's Land Development Code.
Policy 1.5.10: Ensuring Adequate mater Supplies. In accordance with Section
163.3180(2)(a), F.S., the City shall determine whether there will be
adequate water supplies to serve the new development prior to approval
of a building permit or its functional equivalent. All development is
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subject to the City's Concurrency Management system. The City shall
track current water demand and outstanding commitments in order to
determine the availability of an adequate water supply for proposed
developments. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Objective 1.6: Tianspotmtion/Land Use Cotupadb111tp. Ensure that population
densities,housing types,employment patterns and land uses in the City are consistent with the City's
transportation network. [9J-5.006 (3)(b)1.9 F.A.C.]
Policy 1.6.1: Minimizing Curb Cuts and Access Points. Curb cuts and points of
access to the traffic circulation system shall be minimized on major
roads. [9]-5.006 (3)(c)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.6.2: Requiring Shared Driveways and Cross Access. Shared driveways
and cross access between adjacent properties shall be required in all new
development or redevelopment projects, as determined by the City's
Development Services Department, to improve the traffic flow along
major roads. [9J-5.006(3)(c)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.6.3: Proposed Transportation Improvements. Proposed transportation
improvements shall be consistent with the land use patterns on the Future
Land Use Map. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)2.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.6.4: Land Uses with High Ttalffc Counts. Land uses that may generate
high traffic counts shall be encouraged to locate adjacent to arterial roads
and mass transit systems.
Policy 1.6.5: On-site Parking. The City shall require an adequate quantity of on-site
parking to accommodate land uses. [9]-5.006 (3)(c)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.6.6: Guidelines for the SR 442 Corridor.The City shall continue to use the
S R 442 Corridor Plan, adopted in April 2004, as a guide to implement
regulations for specific streetscape, landscape, architectural design
standards and all other applicable requirements for properties developed
along the S.R 442 corridor.
Objective 1.7: Adjacent Jurisdictions. Promote the compatibility of adjacent land uses
with Volusia County and the neighboring cities of New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill. [9]-5.006
(3)(b)3.,F.A.C.]
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Policy 1.7.1: Considering Adjacent Faisttng and Proposed Land Uses. When
reviewing land use amendments, the City shall consider the existing and
proposed land uses in any jurisdictions that are adjacent to the proposed
amendment. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)2.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.7.2: Joint Planning Agmement with Folusis County. The City shall
continue efforts to enter into a joint Planning Area agreement with
Volusia County to control the timing of urban expansion. [9J-5.006
(3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.7.3: Intergovernmental Coordination. Continue intergovernmental
coordination through associated technical committees with neighboring
jurisdictions, such as the Transportation Planning Organization (IPO),
the Volusia Council of Governments (VCOG) and the Volusia Growth
Management Commission (VGMC).
Objective 1.8: Annexation. Pursue a policy of annexation,which will provide for the most
efficient use of public facilities and services, eliminate areas of jurisdictional problems and provide
for sound growth and development of the City and surrounding area. [9J-5.006 (3)(b)1. and (3)(b)9.,
F.A.C.]
Policy 1.8.1: Interlocal Ag cement with Folusis County.The City will continue its
efforts to enter into an interlocal agreement with Volusia County
regarding a future joint planning area, future annexation boundaries,
urban service boundaries and a matrix of compatible County and City
land uses. [9J-5.006(3)(c)2.and(3)(c)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.8.2: Reducing Land Use Con&cts. In order to reduce land use conflicts
and for efficient public service provision, the City shall investigate and,
where feasible, annex all enclaves as soon as possible. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)2.,
F.A.C.]
Policy 1.8.3: Annexation of New Development: New development proposed
within the County in areas that are contiguous to the City shall be
annexed into the City and developed to City standards as a condition for
the extension of public utilities. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)3.,F.A.C.1
Policy 1.$.4: Availability of mater Supply and Facilities.The City will prepare data
and analysis to address the availability of the water supply and facilities
needed for all lands annexed into the City.
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Policy 1.8.5: Establishing Incentives to Annex into the City. By December 2014,
the City shall conduct an analysis demonstrating the benefits of
unincorporated areas, including those within existing enclaves, annexing
into the City. At minimum, the analysis shall include: incentives to
property owners who annex in the City and compare public safety
response times and services that are available to City residents. The City
shall present the residents of above mentioned properties with the
findings of the analysis through the form of an educational brochure
and/or the City's website.
Objective 1.9: Historic and Archeological Sites. Identify, designate and protect
historically significant housing and significant archeological sites. [9J-5.006 (3)(b)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.9.1: Protecdog and Preserving Historic Sites and Properties. The City
will protect and preserve its historic sites and properties, buildings,
artifacts, treasure troves and objects of antiquity,which have scientific or
historic value,or are of interest to the public. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)8.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.9.2: P.rohibidag Development and HistodcsR7 Significant Properties.
Development shall be prohibited which alters or damages any site or
building determined to be historically significant that is designated on the
register of historically significant property maintained by the State of
Florida. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)8.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.9.3: Historic Preservation Standards. By December 2014, the City shall
reevaluate the current standards for historic preservation in the Code of
Ordinances to ensure the protection of historically significant cultural
sites and historic structures from development or redevelopment. The
City shall coordinate with Edgewater's Recreation/Cultural Services
Board to determine if new historic preservation standards shall be
implemented. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)8.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.9.4: Dorking with the Historical Museum. By December 2014, the City
shall work with the historical museum to identify historic and
archeological sites in Edgewater. If any are identified, the City shall
maintain a database that identifies the location of potential archeological
and historic sites and review all future development and redevelopment
to prevent any negative impact to these sites. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)8.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.9.5: Identifying and Protecting of Archeological Resources and
Historical Significant Buildings. The City shall identify and protect
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buildings and improvements that have historical or architectural
significance. The City shall use the Florida Master Site File as a resource
to identify archeological resources and historically significant structures.
All historically significant sites or structures listed on the Florida Master
File or the National Register of Historic Places shall be identified in the
Future Land Use Map Series. In addition, the City shall also distinguish
buildings as historic if the following criteria are met [9j-5.006(3)(c)(8),
F.A.C.J:
• The age of the subject site exceeds fifty years;
• Whether the building, structure or object represents the last
remaining example of its kind in the neighborhood or City;or
• Whether documented proof indicates that the site played a
significant role in the history of Edgewater, Volusia County or
the State of Florida.
• If type, density and intensity of adjacent land use shown on the
Fulurr Land Use Map is not compatible to the preservation of the
historic site, then appropriate buffering and screening techniques
shall be requirements imposed on encroaching adjacent new
I� development. Such requirements shall be stipulated within the
Land Development Regulations.
Policy 1.9.6: Rehabilitating, Relocating orDemahtion ofHistoric Sites. Criteria
established in the Land Development Regulations pertaining to the
rehabilitation or relocation of a designated historic structure shall follow
the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's "Illustrated Guidelines for
Rehabilitating Historic Buildings". Additional criteria for approving the
relocation, demolition or rehabilitation of a historic structure shall
include the following factors [9J-5.006(3)(c)8,F.A.C.J:
a. The historic character and aesthetic interest of the building,
structure or object and how it contributes to its present setting,
b. Whether there are definite plans for the area to be vacated and the
effect of those plans on the character of the surrounding
neighborhood;
C. Whether the building, structure or object can be moved without
significant and irreversible damage to its physical integrity;
d. Whether the building, structure or object represents the last
remaining example of its kind in the neighborhood or City;
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e. Whether definite plans exist to reuse the subject property if a
proposed demolition is carried out,and the effect of those plans on
the character of the surroundings;and
f. Whether reasonable measures can be taken to save the building,
structure or object to a level safe for occupation.
Objective 1.10: Public Utilfties. Maintain Land Development Regulations and procedures
which will require provision of land for utility facilities necessary to support development and will
limit land development activities when such land for utility facilities is not available. [9J-5.006
(3)(b)1.and(3)(109.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.10.1: Proposed Development and Public Utilities. Proposed development
shall be reviewed in relation to existing and projected utility systems and
any land needs of these systems; such as, water and sewer plants;
transmission corridors for electric and other utilities; easements for
maintenance and other requirements. [9j-5.006(3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.10.2: Development Orders and Utilities. No development orders shall be
issued unless it can be demonstrated that the land required by utility
systems serving the City will be preserved. [9J-5.006(3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Objective 1.11: Public Schools. Implement standards for the siting of public schools and
to increase the quality of life and local educational opportunities for Edgewater's citizens.
Policy 1.11.1: Pemzitting Public Schools. Public schools shall be allowed in all future
land use designations except Conservation. In addition, public schools
shall continue to be allowed in all zoning districts with the exception of
the Conservation (CN), Residential Professional (RP), Mobile Home
Park(MH-1) and Heavy Industrial (I-2) zoning districts. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)1.
and (3)(c)T,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.11.2: New School Site Locations. New school sites shall not adjoin an active
railroad or airport; and must not be adjacent to any noxious industrial
uses or other property from which noise, vibration, odors, dust, toxic
materials or other disturbances would have a negative impact. [9J-5.006
(3)(c)1.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.11.3: Minimizing Detnimen&I Impacts and New Schools. New schools
shall minimize detrimental impacts on residential neighborhoods,
hospitals, nursing homes and similar uses through proper site location,
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configuration, design layout, access, parking, traffic controls and buffers.
[9J-5.006 (3)(c)1. and (3)(c)7.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.11.4: Size ofNew School facilities and Land Ares. The size of new school
facilities and land areas shall satisfy the minimum standards established
by the School Board of Volusia County,whenever possible.
Policy 1.11.5: New School Sites Guidelines. New school sites shall be well drained
and education buildings shall be located away from floodplains,wedands
and other environmentally sensitive lands. Education facilities shall not
have an adverse impact on historic or archeological resources.
Policy 1.11.6: New School Sites and Concuexency. Public utilities, as well as police
and fire protection, shall be available concurrently with the construction
of new school sites. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.11.7: New School Sites and Road Frontage. New school sites shall have
frontage on or direct access to a collector or arterial road and shall have
suitable ingress and egress for pedestrians, bicycles, cars, buses, service
vehicles and emergency vehicles. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.11.8: Collation of Public Facilities. To the extent possible, during pre-
development program planning and school site selection activities, the
City shall coordinate with the School Board of Volusia County to
collocate public facilities,such as parks, libraries and community centers,
with schools. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)4.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.11.9: New Schools and Emergency Shelters. Portions of new schools, in
accordance with the recommendations of the Volusia County Emergency
Management Department, should be constructed to serve adequately as
emergency shelters in case of natural disasters.
Policy 1.11.10: Public Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Public elementary,
middle and high schools shall be considered essential infrastructure for
the support of residential development.
Objective 1.12: Hurricane Evacuation. Control future density and intensity in areas
subject to coastal flooding to protect the safety, health and welfare of the citizens of Edgewater. In
addition, the City shall continue to coordinate coastal population densities with appropriate
hurricane evacuation plans. [9J-5.006(3)(b)5.,F.A.C.]
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Policy 1.12.1: Coordinating Land Use Density and Intensity and Coastal
Flooding. Coordinate land use density and intensity in areas subject to
coastal flooding with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
and the Volusia County Comprebensim Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
[9J-5.006(3)(c)7.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.12.2: Maintaining a Disaster Prepars don, Response and Recovery Plan.
The City will continue to maintain a Disaster Preparation, Response and
Recovery Plan that sets forth the planning and procedures for evacuation
and coordinates with County,State and Federal efforts.
Policy 1.12.3: Submit PrioofofAcceptable Hurricane Evacuation Time. Land use
amendments and zoning changes that will increase the density or
intensity of uses in areas subject to coastal flooding are required to
submit proof of acceptable hurricane evacuation time. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)7.,
F.A.C.]
Policy 1.12.4: Prohibiting Development and Hurricane Evacuation Time.
Increased development will not be allowed in areas that do not meet
standards for hurricane evacuation time. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)7.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.12.5: Maintataing Post Disaster Recovery Procedures. The City will
continue to maintain post disaster recovery procedures in the Disaster
Preparation, Response and Recovery Plan.
Objective 1.13: Dredge Spoil Locations. Ensure the designation of adequate sites for
dredge spoil disposal since Edgewater is located within the coastal area. [9J-5.006 (3)(b)11.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.1.3.1: Supporting the Florida Inland Navigation District The City will
continue to support the efforts of the Florida Inland Navigation District
to develop a spoil site on a large tract of land north of Park Avenue. [9J-
5.006 (3)(c)9.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.13.2: Reserving Adequate Sites for Soil Disposal. Coordination with the
navigation and inlet districts and other applicable agencies will continue
to ensure that adequate sites have been reserved for dredge spoil disposal
to meet the future needs of the State. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)9.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.13.3: Environmental Impact Study Requirement. The City shall require an
Environmental Impact Study for all sites proposed for dredge spoil
disposal. [9j-5.006 (3)(c)9.,F.A.C.]
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Policy 1.13.4: Criteria for Sites Selected for Dredge Spat Disposal. Sites selected
for dredge spoil disposal must be financially feasible, provide adequate
access and have adequate utilities and buffers. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)9.,F.A.C.]
Objective 1.14: Innovative Land Development Regulations. Maintain and promote
innovative land development regulations. [9J-5.006(3)(b)10.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.14.1: Encouraging Innovative Land Use Development Techaques. The
City shall continue to encourage the use of innovative land use
development techniques such as planned development projects, cluster
housing techniques and mixed use developments. [9J-5.006(3)(c)5.,
F.A.C.]
Policy 1.14.2: Identifying and Prloddzing Infrll Development Sites. Utilize existing
inventories of land use information to identify and prioritize infill
development sites; then coordinate with the Volusia County Office of
Economic Development to make this information available to the private
sector.
Policy 1.14.3: Economic Development Incentives for Infill and Redevelopment
By December 2014, the City shall establish initiatives to provide
economic development incentives to infill and redevelopment
development projects that are currently served by the City's utilities.
Policy 1.14.4: Maintaining the City's Historical Built Environment. Through the
land development and permitting processes, the City shall cooperate with
the private sector to recognize and maintain the integrity of the City's
historical built environment. [9J-5.006 (3)(c)8.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.14.5: Attracting High Technology and Other Industrial Development
Ensure that appropriate land,infrastructure and amenities are available to
attract high technology and other industrial development that is
compatible with the local labor force, raw materials and
landform/environmental constraints. [9J-5.006(3)(c)3.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.14.6: Incentives for Developers and Yattety Housing Types. By
December 2014, the City shall amend the Land Development Code to
provide incentives for developers providing for a variety of housing
types.
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Policy 1.14.7: Larger Lots forRural Homesteads. The City shall encourage a certain
percentage of planned unit developments to include larger lots than
currently in the City. Priority shall be given to those lots adjoining
conservation areas. Additionally, quasi-commercial ventures, such as
selling products that are grown on the land, providing horseback riding
lessons, Bed & Breakfast establishments and other suitable uses, shall be
an overall component of the rural homestead guidelines.
Policy 1.14.8: Requiring Underground Utilities. The City shall require all new
subdivisions, residential and commercial developments, approved after
the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan, to have underground telephone,
cable and electrical utility lines to provide a more attractive,efficient,and
safer development,when feasible.
Objective 1.15: Hazard Mitigation Reports. Eliminate or reduce future land uses that are
inconsistent with the Volusia County Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy and other existing and future
interagency hazard mitigation reports. [9)-5.006(3)(b)6.,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.15.1: Reviewing Intmgency Hazard Mitigation Reports. The City shall
review interagency hazard mitigation reports as they become available to
determine if actions are appropriate to eliminate or reduce future land /'^\
uses that are inconsistent with the report.
Objective 1.16: Electric Infrastructure. To maintain, encourage and ensure adequate and
reliable electric infrastructure is readily available in the City.
Policy 1.16.1: Penrritting New Electric Distribution Substations. The City shall
allow new electric distribution substations in all land use categories
except Conservation. The City shall, if possible, avoid locating
substations where they would be incompatible with adjacent land uses
[Chapter 163.3208 (4),F.S.I.
Policy 1.16.2: Compatibility of New Elecidc Distribution Substations. The City
shall require the compatibility of new electric distribution substations
with surrounding land uses (including heightened setback, landscaping,
buffering, screening, lighting, etc.) as part of a joint public/private site
planning effort. [9J-5.006(3)(c)2,F.A.C.]
Policy 1.16.3: NewElectric Distribution Substation Standards. By December 2014,
the City shall amend the Land Development Regulations to ensure that
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the following standards apply to new distribution electric substations (to
the extent of State's requirements):
In nonresidential areas, the substation must comply with the setback and
landscaped buffer area criteria applicable to other similar uses in that
district,if any.
Unless the City Council approves a lesser setback or landscape
requirement, in residential areas, a setback of up to 100 feet between the
substation property boundary and permanent equipment structures shall
be maintained as follows:
I. For setbacks between 100 feet and 50 feet, an open green space
shall be formed by installing native landscaping, including trees
and shrub material, consistent with the relevant local
government's land development regulations. Substation
equipment shall be protected by a security fence consistent with
the City's Land Development Regulations.
2. For setbacks of less than 50 feet, a buffer wall 8 feet high or a
fence 8 feet high with native landscaping consistent with the
relevant local government's regulations shall be installed around
the substation.
Policy 1.16.4: New Electric Distdbution Subsistton Compliance. All new
distribution electric substations in the City shall comply with the
guidelines and standards established in Chapter 163.3208,F.S.
Objective 1.17: Renewshle Energy Resouxes. Encourage the development and use of
renewable energy resources, efficient land use patterns and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in
order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings and resources, and to promote the good
health of the City's residents. [9]-5.006(3)(b)(12),(3)(b)(13),and(3)(b)(14),F.A.C.]
Policy 1.17.1: EnergyEffcientLand Use Pattern.The City shall maintain an energy
efficient land use pattern and shall continue to promote the use of transit
and alterative methods of transportation that decrease reliance on the
automobile. [9J-5.006(3)(c)(11),F.A.C.]
Policy 1.17.2: Promoting MgBdag and Bicycling. The City shall continue to
encourage and develop the "walk-ability and bike-ability" of the City as a
means to promote the physical health of the City's residents, access to
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recreational and natural resources, and as a means to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions. [9j-5.006(3)(c)(12),F.A.C.]
Policy 1.17.3: Establishing an Energy Management Plan. By December 2014, the
City shall develop and implement an Energy Management Plan to
minimize electric, fuel and water resources in City buildings,fleet vehicles
and on public properties. [9j-5.006(3)(c)(13),F.A.C.]
Policy 1.17.4. Solar Collectors. No action of the City shall prohibit or have the effect
of prohibiting solar collectors, or other energy devices based on
renewable resources from being installed on a building and as further set
forth within Section 163.04,Florida Statutes. [9j-5.006(3)(c)(13),F.A.C.]
Policy 1.17.5: Construction ofPublic Facilities and Buildings. Public buildings and
facilities shall be constructed and adapted where reasonably feasible to
incorporate energy efficient designs and appropriate "greed' building
standards. Green Building standards that should be observed are
contained in the Green Commercial Buildings Designation Standard,
Version 1.0, published by the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. [9j-
5.006(3)(c)(11),F.A.C.]
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Policy 1.17.6: Energy EMcient Design and Construction Standards. The City shall
continue to promote and enforce energy efficient design and
construction standards as these become adopted as part of the State
Building Codes. The City shall also promote commercial and residential
standards that are promulgated from time to time by the Florida Green
Building Coalition,Inc. [9j-5.006(3)(c)(11),F.A.C.]
Policy 1.17.7: Promoting Mixed Use Developmcnts. The City shall continue to
promote mixed use developments in areas planning for urban
development or redevelopment as a mean to produce energy efficient
land use patterns and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [9j-
5.006(3)(c)(11) and(3)(c)(12), F.A.C.]
Policy 1.17.8: Development Incentives for Smart Growtb Development; By
December 2014, the City shall offer incentives and flexibility for
development projects that will make development application,review and
approval processes easier, faster and more cost effective for projects that
are consistent with the Smart Growth Principles of the Compirbendve Platy
and that can be demonstrated to reduce infrastructure costs,promote the
preservation of open space and habitat lands, provide energy efficient
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land use patterns and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Other incentives
shall also be evaluated for projects that participate in energy-efficient
development programs such as:
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Buildings and
Green Lights Program to increase energy efficiency through
lighting upgrades in buildings;
• Rebuild America;
• Building for the 21st Century;
• Energy Smart Schools;
• National Industrial Competitiveness through Energy;
• U.S. Department of Environmental Protection's Pollution
Prevention(P2)Program;
• U.S. Green Building Council(LEED);or
• Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), including
pursuing certification as a Green Government.
Objective 1.18: Low Impact Development Establish guidelines for and promote the use
of Low Impact Development(LID) techniques to allow developers more flexibility in the site design
f� and development.
Policy 1.18.1: Defining Low Impact Dev+dlopment Low Impact Development is an
ecologically friendly approach to site development and storm water
management that aims to mitigate development impacts to land, water
and air. The approach emphasizes the integration of site design and
planning techniques that conserve the natural systems and hydrologic
functions of a site.
Policy 1.18.2: Low Impact Development and Stonnwater Management
Techniques. The City shall encourage all new development and
redevelopment projects to implement permeable surfaces, bioretention
areas, grassed swales, vegetated roof tops or rain barrels in the
development, when feasible, as a Low Impact Development stormwater
management technique(s) to:
• Reduce stormwater runoff;
• Minimize pollutant discharges;
• Decrease soil erosion;
• Maintain aquifer recharge;and
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• Maintain base flows of receiving streams.
Policy 1.18.3: Incorporating Natum]Site Elements in the Design Process. As a
Low Impact Development technique, the City shall ensure that all
development and redevelopment projects, when feasible, incorporate
natural site elements such as wetlands, river or stream corridors,drainage
ways or mature forests as a design element to further protect the City's
natural resources.
Policy 1.18.4: Promoting the Benefits ofLow Impact Development Techniques.
Prior to the approval of a final site plan, the City shall promote the
benefits of implementing Low Impact Development techniques to all
applicants of developments.
GOAL 2: Commercial Space Industry O�nortunity Overlap �CSI00 The Cape
Canaveral Spaceport, including the Kennedy Space Center, is a critical element of the international
expansion of space flight industries. The Cape Canaveral Spaceport has the historical preeminence
as the central point of America's effort to explore space. There are current efforts by the public and
pri_v_ate sector to expand the scope of work beyond space flight and exl2loration. This in turn,
increases demand for technologies and efficiencies in the design and manufacturing_of new products
and services used for both exploration and commercial trade. The proximity of the City to the Cape
Canaveral Spaceport/Kennedy Space Center provides opportunities to expand and diversify the
local economy.The following provides guidance in planning and capturing new industries tied to the
industry of space.
The focus of the CS100 is to lay the framework that the City can use to respond quickly and
efficiently to the space industry. The goals, objectives and policies also provide the opportunity for
the economic development teams of the City to market and attract potential industries to the area.
In other words. the City is proactively seeking targeted space industries and is fully capable of
responding to unanticipated opportunities. The goal is to ensure that the efforts are focused on
those industries aligned with the development of aerospace products and services that meet the need
of those who use Cape Canaveral Spaceport/Kennedy Space Center.
The CS100 will lay the framework that will enable the City to respond quickly and effectively to the
evolving demands of the space industry. The CSI00 is intended to both foster a pro-active
economic development effort to market and attract potential space-related industries and react
effectively-to any potential opportunities. To this end, a strong emphasis must be on aerospace and
aeronautical products and services that center on the space industry use of the Spaceport. The
implementation of the CS100 must also consider flexibility in both land use patterns and location
whensiting these new industries.
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The CSI00 is a planning tool that is used to identify areas within the City that are appropriate for
development of non-residential uses associated with space flight industries. The CSI00 is the first
step in identifying where a manufacturer of a targeted industry may locate. The second step includes
identification of the spatial needs and the sites that can accommodate the use. The third step is the
City_ staff implementing a coordinated expedited review that ensures that the site and building
improvements needed for the particular use are consistent with all applicable regulations. The
implementation of the third step is addressed by goals, objectives and policies contained in this
element. The critical part is to implement these goals, objectives and policies through a variety of
zoning-and land development processes and requirements. The Planned Unit Development (PUD)
zoning willbe-the-primary method of getting_a propeM primed for development. Implementation
of an expedited review process that involves regional, state and federal agencies may also be
employed. Additional planning efforts, such as overlays may be appropriate for some areas that have
constraints due to environmental,infrastructure or transportation issues.
Objective 2.1: Zontug and Land DevrJopment --Mortunities. The City shall implement the
CSI00 through its zoning and land development regulations to ensure that targeted industries
associated with the space flight industries are captured.
Policy 2.1.1 IdentlF,dog Commercial Space Inds b7 Trends. The City shall monitor
the commercial space industry to identify trends, target specific
manufacturers and services, and capitalize on potential business
opportunities.
Policy 2.1.2 Idendd ng suitable Lands. The City shall identifysuitable lands within the
City and coordinate with private landowners as to the availability of these
lands, to develop targeted space-related businesses.
Policy 2.1.2 CISIOO Overlay The City shall create a zoning overlay for areas within the
City. The zoning overlay shall allow for a list of targeted industries_based on
the North American Industry Classification System Sector 3364 —Aerospace
Products and Parts Manufacturing. All non-residential land use categories are
eligible fora rezoning to the Planned Unit Development zoning classification
in order to participate in the expedited review and development of these
targeted industries. The following criteria are to be used in the
implementation of this polio
1. Nothing contained herein preempts the requirements of adopted
local plans that lie within the CSI00.
2. All non-residential land use designations within the CSI00 are
eligible for a rezoning to the Planned Unit Development zoning
classification in order to participate in the expedited review and
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development of these targeted industries_ subject to a determination
that the proposed use is compatible with the adjoiningl2roperties and
areas. Nonresidential land use designations shall include: Industrial,
CommerciaL Public/Semi-Public,and Mixed Use Zones.
3. Compatibiligy shall be based on specific criteria that must be included
in the zoning overlay. The criteria shall at a minimum address sensory
impacts (noise, odor, line of site. etc.). adequacy of infrastructure,
access to paved public roads, potential impacts to existing bona Fide
agricultural actwities, g22pacts to existing rural neighborhoods, and
provision of sufficient buffering.
Policy 2.1.3 Expedited Review. The City shall establish an expedited review process
that emphasizes coordination with regional, state and federal authorities to
minimize delay and costs for targeted space industries.
Policy 2.1.4 Environmeatal Protection. The QW shall ensure that potential impacts to
the environmental resources within the CSI00 are minimized and there is
sufficient protection of wetland, flood plain and habitat resources.
Objective 2.2: Inftastructure Opnortunittes. The City shall encourage the location of f�
targeted industries to prol2crtics having_ access to transportation, utilities and multi-modal
transportation opportunities.
Policy 2.2.1 UdUIX Database. The City shall coordinate with pro- errt owners, and
utility providers to ensure that there is a database of available sites for
targeted industries.
Policy 2.2.2 Transportation Network. The City shall coordinate with the River-to-Sea
Transportation Planning_Organization to identifz, future improvements to the
road network that will facilitate the development of CSI00 for targeted
space industries.
Policy 2.2.3 Affordable hFousing. The City- shall plan to achieve that sufficient and
affordable workforce housing fo�ployees of targeted industries can be
provided within a reasonable distance of the CSI00.
Pkv 2.2.4 Public Transportation, The Cij;y shall coordinate with Votran when a
targeted space industg initiates preliminary planning_ for
relocation/development of a new site.The objective is to ensure that there is
sufficient transit service to employees of the targeted indust!3:.
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Policy 2.2.5 Hazatd Pzotectioa. The City shall review and implement necessary
safeguards to ensure that fire prevention and emergency management
procedures are in place to prevent or minimize potential hazards associated
with targeted space industries.
Policy 2.2.6 Vacant Lands. The vacant, undeveloped lands that may be developed for
space industry_uses subject to the foIlowing.
1. The site has limited amounts of wetlands that are not severely
impacted by development;and,
2. The site has payed-access to a city,county, state or federal road;and,
3. The site can be served by central potable water and sanitary sewer: or
the site is part of a_master plan for centralized service and the interim
use of on- site facilities for potable water and sanitary sewer is
feasible and will not result in degradation of natural resources. The
development shall connect to central services immediately upon
availability.
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