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ORDINANCE NO. 2001-0-35
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE
NO. 90-0-18, AMENDING THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT
BY AMENDING THE DATA, INVENTORY, AND ANALYSIS,
MAPS, TABLES, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
AND BY PROVIDING CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER
ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR
HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTING THIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE VOLUSIA GROWTH
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, VOLUSIA COUNTY, THE
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, THE ST. JOHNS RIVER
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENT AL PROTECTION, THE FLORIDA
DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ANY OTHER
UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY THAT HAS REQUESTED A COPY OF THE PLAN
AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, from time to time it becomes necessary to amend the City of Edgewater
Comprehensive Plan, and
Whereas, such amendments are permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 163, F.S. and
Rule 9J-ll, F.A.C.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the City's Local Planning Agency, held
an advertised Public Hearing pursuant to 163.3164(18) & 163.3174(4) (a), Fla. Stat. (2000), on
Wednesday, April 11, 2001, on the proposed Plan Amendments and following that Public Hearing
voted and recommended that the City Council approve the aforesaid Amendments to the City's
1990 Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council feels it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of
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Edgewater to amend its 1990 Comprehensive Plan as more particularly set forth hereinafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEW ATER, FLORIDA:
PART A.
AMENDMENT.
Amending the conservation element by amending the data, inventory, and analysis, maps,
tables, goals, objectives, and policies and by providing consistency with other elements of the
comprehensive plan.
PART B.
PUBLICATION.
That the' notice of this proposed change of the Edgewater Comprehensive Plan shall be
published in the manner prescribed by 163.3184 (15) (c), Fla. Stat. (2000). The City Council shall
hold at least TWO (2) advertised Public Hearings on the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendments. The first publication shall appear at least SEVEN (7) days before the first Public
Hearing (Transmittal Hearing). 163.3184 (15) (b) 1., Fla. Stat. (2000). The second publication shall
appear at least FIVE (5) days before the second Public Hearing (Adoption Hearing). 163.3184 (15)
(b) 2., Fla. Stat. (2000). The required advertisement shall be no less than two columns wide by TEN
inches (1 0") long in a standard-size or tabloid-size newspaper, and the headline in the advertisement
shall be no smaller than EIGHTEEN (18) point. The advertisement shall not be placed in a portion
of the newspaper where legal notices and classified advertisements appear. The advertisement shall
be placed in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the City of Edge water, and of general interest
and readership in the municipality, not one oflimited subject matter, pursuant to Chapter 50 of the
Florida Statutes. Whenever possible, the advertisement shall appear in the newspaper that is
published at least FIVE (5) days a week, unless the only newspaper in the municipality is published
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less than FIVE (5) days a week. 163.3184 (15) (c) 2.b., Fla. Stat. (2000). The advertisement shall
substantially be in the following form:
Notice of Comprehensive Plan Amendments
The City of Edgewater proposes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-0-35
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE
NO. 90-0-18, AMENDING THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT
BY AMENDING THE DATA, INVENTORY, AND ANALYSIS,
MAPS, TABLES, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
AND BY PROVIDING CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER
ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR
HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTING THIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE VOLUSIA GROWTH
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, VOLUSIA COUNTY, THE
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, THE ST. JOHNS RIVER
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ANY OTHER
UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY THAT HAS REQUESTED A COPY OF THE PLAN
AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing on the ordinance amending the Conservation Element will be held on June 18,
2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida 32132.
PART C.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
That as a condition precedent to the adoption of this ordinance amending the City's 1990
Comprehensive Plan, the City Council shall hold at least two advertised public hearings on the
proposed comprehensive plan or plan amendment as follows: The first public J1earing shall be held
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at the transmittal stage pursuant to subsection 163.3184 (15) (b), Fla. Stat. It shall be held on a
weekday at least 7 days after the day that the first advertisement is published. The second public
hearing shall be held at the adoption stage. It shall be held on a weekday at least 5 days after the day
that the second advertisement is published. 163.3184, Fla. Stat. (2000). The Adoption Hearing shall
be held within 120 days of the Department of Community Affairs having issued its Objections,
Comments, and Recommendations Report to the City.
PART D.
TRANSMITT AL OF AMENDMENTS TO PLAN.
Immediately following the Transmittal Hearing, the City Manager or his designee shall send
SIX (6) copies of the proposed Plan Amendments to the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
Division of Community Planning, Plan Processing Team, and all other items specified to be
transmitted in accordance with Rule 9J-11.006, F.A.C. The City Manager or his designee shall also,
immediately following the Transmittal Hearing, transmit a copy of the proposed Plan Amendments
to the Volusia Growth Management Commission, Volusia County, Regional Planning Council, the
St. Johns River Water Management District (Water Management District), Florida Department of
Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection and to any other unit oflocal government
or governmental agency in the State that has filed a written request with the City of Edgewater for
a copy of such plan amendments. 163.3184 (3) (a), Fla. Stat. (2000) and Rule 9J-11.006, F.A.C.
Within TEN (10) working days following the Adoption Hearing, the City Manager or his designee
shall transmit FIVE (5) copies of the Plan Amendments and a copy of this ordinance to the
Department of Community Affairs. The City Manager or his designee shall also transmit within
TEN (10) working days a copy of the adopted Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the
V olusia Growth Management Commission, V olusia County, Regional Planning Council, the St.
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Johns River Water Management District (Water Management District), Florida Department of
Transportation, and Department of Environmental Protection. 163.3184 (7), Fla. Stat. (2000) &
Rule 9J-11.011 (3), F.A.C.
PART E.
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
That all ordinances or parts thereof that are in conflict with this ordinance shall be and the
same are hereby rescinded and repealed.
PART F.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
That this ordinance shall become effective upon its final adoption; and either the Department
of Community Affairs entering a final order finding these Comprehensive Plan Amendments in
compliance, or the Administration Commission entering a final order finding that these
Comprehensive Plan Amendments have been brought into compliance.
PART G.
SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared 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
circumstance, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or
circumstance.
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PART H. ADOPTION.
After Motion by Councilman Brown and Second by Councilman Vincenzi, the vote on the
fIrst reading of this ordinance held on June 18,2001 is as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt
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Councilman James P. Brown
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Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
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Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
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Councilwoman Judy Lichter
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After Motion by Councilman Vincenzi and Second by
Councilwoman Rhodes
the vote on the second reading of this ordinance was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt
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Councilman James P. Brown
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Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
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Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
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Councilwoman Judy Lichter
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 1 7tb day of December , 2001.
ATTEST:
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Scott A. Cookson, Esquire
City Attorney
Foley & Lardner
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Donald A. Schmidt
Mayor
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Robin atusick
Legal Assistant
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 17,h
day ofD,,.,,her 2001 under
Agenda Item No. 6-AA
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EXHIBIT
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City of Edgewater
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
DECEMBER 2000
Prepared For:
City of Edgewater
Planning Department
104 North Riverside Drive
Edgewater, Florida 32132
Prepared By:
Land Design Innovations, Inc.
151 Lookout Place, Suite 200
Maitland, Florida 32751
CITY OF EDGEWATER
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. INTR 0 D U CTI ON ............................................................................................................. 1
1. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 1
2. Environmental Setting ......................... ..... ............. ........................................ ...... ..... ..... 1
B. INVENTORY AND ANAL YSIS........................................................................................ 1
1. Surface Waters /Estuary ......................... ................. ............... ........................................ 1
2. Floodplains And Drainage.... ... ........ ... ................................................. ....... ............ ... .... 4
a. Drainage................................ ........................................................ ................................................. 4
b. Floodplains.............. .................................. ....................... ............................................................... 5
3. Groundwater Resources ................................................................................................ 5
4. Ecological Communities And Critical Habitats ........................................................... 5
a. Pine Fla twoods ........... ..... ............... ....... .... .................................... ............. ................................... 7
b. Freshwater Marsh ... ...... ............................................... ..................... ............................................ 7
c. Mangrove Swamp ................................... .................... ~................. ............ ......... ........................... 8
d. Estuarine Marsh Ecotone.................................................................................................... ........ 9
e. Hardwood Forests ..... .......... ............................................................................................. .......... 10
f. Hardwood Hammock ........................ ........................................................................... ............. 10
g. Scrub.......................................................... ...... ........... ................................ .................................. 11
h. Dry Praries . .............................. .................................................................................................... 11
1. Impacted/Disturbed Uplands.............................................................. ..................................... 12
J . Freshwater Swamp ..................... .................................. .................................................. ............. 12
5. Soils ...............................................................................................................................13
6. T opogra phy ............................................................ ......................................................13
7. Commercially Valuable Minerals .................................................................................13
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8. Air Quality.....................................................................................................................13
9 . Water U se........................................................... .......................................... ............ .... .14
a. Water Conservation ....................................................................;.............. .... ............ ................. 14
10. Pollution Problems ........................................ ........ ...................................................... .14
a. Surface Waters....... ..... ..... ......... .... ..... ....................... ~.................................................................. 14
b. Groundwater..... ..................... ........................ ............... ................ .............................................. 15
c. Hazardous Wastes...................................................................................................... ................. 16
11. Conservation of Resources ................... .................................................. ......... ........... ..16
a. Water Conservation...... ............ ............................................. .... ...... ...... ................. .................... 16
b. Conservation Of Estuarine V alues........................................................................................... 17
c. Open Space Conservation ......................................................................................................... 17
d. Floodphlln Protection. .......................... ................... .................................. .................... ...... ....... 18
e. Protection Of Air Quality .......................................................................................................... 19
f. Commercial Recreation and Conservation Uses of Resources............................................ 19
C. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ........................................................................31
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LIST OF TABLES
Table VI- 1: Mosquito Lagoon Surface Water Quality Data For 1980-1995......................................21
Table VI- 2: Listed Species Within the Edgewater Area........................................................................ 22
Table VI- 3: Soil Classifications in the Edgewater Area......................................................................... 24
Table VI- 4: Inventory of Permitted Point and Area Sources of Air Pollution.................................. 27
Table VI- 5: Inventory of Edgewater Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generators ....................... 28
LIST OF MAPS
Map VI- 1: Mosquito Lagoon OFW Designated Area
Map VI- 2: Indian River Water Quality Classifications
Map VI- 3: Shellfish Harvesting Classifications
Map VI- 4: 100-Year Floodplains
Map VI- 5: Aquifer Recharge Areas in Volusia County
Map VI- 6: Wetland Areas
Map VI- 7: Strategic Habitat Conservation Areas
Map VI - 8: Edgewater Soils Map
Map VI- 9: Septic Soils Suitability Map
Map VI- 10: Edgewater Topography
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CHAPTER VI
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose
The purpose of the Conservation Element in the comprehensive plan is to promote the
conservation, use and protection of natural resources. Responsible growth management places
development in areas most environmentally suitable. and provides for protection against
pollution and waste of valuable natural resources. Environmental quality affects every citizen of
the City of Edgewater. It is very important to recognize this and the role that our natural
environment plays in the health and well-being of the City's population as well as the role it
plays in the local economy. This element discusses the existing environmental conditions within
and adjacent to the City and then analyzes future growth impacts on these natural resources.
Goals, objectives, and policies are then presented which outline the City's implementation of
conservation and natural resource protection strategies which will minimize the adverse impacts
of growth on the environment.
2. Environmental Setting
The City of Edgewater is located along the Indian River shoreline in south, coastal V olusia
County, Florida. !tis located approximately 20 miles south of Daytona Beach and 50 miles east
of Orlando. The northern boundary of Edgewater is adjacent to the southern boundary of New
Smyrna Beach and the eastern boundary of the City runs along the intracoastal waterway in the
northern Indian River. The City is also limited in growth to the west due to the presence of
Turnbull Hammock. This ecologically sensitive area is described in more detail under section
five.
V olusia County's climate is generally subtropical and mild with two distinct seasons. The
summer season extends from April to mid-October. The average annual rainfall is 50 inches,
sixty percent of which falls between June and October. Localized thunderstorms in the summer
can be intense and can produce as much as two to three inches of rain in a short period of time.
Prevailing winds are from the east to southeast in summer and northeast to northwest in winter.
Average annual temperature is 710 F.
B. INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
1. Surface Waters/Estuary
The eastern border of the City of Edgewater lies along the Intracoastal Waterway which is part
of the North Indian River. This part of the Indian River is also referred to as the Mosquito
Lagoon which is an aquatic preserve and an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW). An
Outstanding Florida Water is a water worthy of special protection due to its natural attributes as
defined by 403.061 F.S. The intent of an Outstanding Florida Water designation is to maintain
ambient water quality, even if these designations are more protective than those required for the
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classification of the individual water body. The Indian River estuarine system is the most
significant environmental resource in the City. It is also a valuable recreational and aesthetic
resource.
An estuary is a semi-enclosed coastal body of water which is connected to the ocean and which
receives dilution with freshwater from adjacent lands. Estuaries have long been known to
provide valuable habitats to a wide variety of species. Many economically important species of
shellfish and finfish are permanent residents or utilize the estuary during some portion of their
life cycle. Estuaries function as valuable nursery areas by providing shallow open water habitat
(i.e., sand flats, mud flats), shallow submerged vegetative habitat (i.e. sea grass beds), and
periodically inundated, shallow, emergent vegetative habitat (i.e. saltmarsh, mangrove swamp).
These habitats provide protection from predation and a plentiful food supply for juvenile fish
and invertebrate species.
Although precise figures are not available, the estuarine sport fishery is estimated to generate
millions of dollars (i.e.' boat purchases/ rentals, fishing equipment sales, overnight
accommodations, food service, etc.) for the local economy.
The mangrove and saltmarsh vegetation found in the estuary are aesthetically pleasing, provide
ecologically valuable habitat, and function as buffers for adjacent uplands, protecting them from
erosion by normal and storm tidal action. These vegetation communities also function as
stormwater reservoirs by slowing and dispersing upland stormwater runoff via sheet flow
through the marsh/mangroves. The estuary is also very sensitive to changes in salinity as the
fluctuating salinity determines, to a great extent, the species of flora and fauna which inhabitant
different portions of the estuary.
The Indian River/Mosquito Lagoon is connected to the open sea through the Ponce Inlet,
which is approximately five to ten miles north of Edge water. This lagoonal estuary has minimal
tidal influence, therefore flushing does not regularly occur.
The estuary adjacent to Edgewater is part of the Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve shown in
Map VI- 1. This aquatic preserve is designated as an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW).
Waters designated with the OFW status are defined within Rule 62-302.700 F.A.C. and can be
generally described as waterbodies demonstrated to be of exceptional recreational or ecological
significance. The importance of this designation is that all OFW's re~eive special protection
from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) from water pollution.
Several reports attempt to describe current water quality in this part of the lagoonal system. A
literature review concludes that water quality in the area of the Mosquito Lagoon adjacent to
Edgewater is generally described as having an overall water quality of fair according to the 1996
305(b) Technical Report. A five class surface water classification system has been established
according to designated uses under the specific authority of Chapter 403.061, Florida Statutes.
The classification, as outlined in Rule 62-302.400, F.A.C. (Florida Administrative Code) is as
follows:
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Class I
Class II
Class III
Potable Water Supplies
Shellfish Propagation or Harvesting
Recreation, Propagation, and Maintenance of a Healthy, Well-balanced
Population of Fish and Wildlife
Agricultural Water Supplies
Navigation, Utility; and Industrial Use
Class IV
Class V
Each water classification has specific water quality criteria for parameters such as bacteriological
quality, biological integrity, dissolved oxygen (DO), trace metals, nutrients, pesticides, and
herbicides. Generally, Class I waters have the most stringent water quality standards and Class
V the least stringent.
Currendy, the estuarine waters adjacent to Edgewater are classified as Class II or Class III
waters. Class II waters extend from an east-west line through Intracoastal Waterway Channel
Marker 57 south to the southern Volusia County line. Class III waters extend north from
Intracoastal Waterway Channel Marker 57. Specific water classifications are listed in Rule 62-
302.400, F.A.C. Map VI- 2 illustrates the water classifications in the area around Edgewater.
FDEP and SJRWMD began a five-year sampling program of all basins within the St John River
Water Management District Their first report, tided the Florida East Coast Basin Assessment
Report, summarizes their findings of the first year of the project (FY 83-84). In this report, the
estuary adjacent to Edgewater was described as having good to fair water quality. The poorest
water quality in the Indian River North/Mosquito Lagoon was found to be in areas adjacent to
urbanization (New Smyrna Beach and the City of Edgewater).However, a healthy benthic
community was observed adjacent to Edgewater. Seasonal variation in the data and substrate
limitations may account for these discrepancies.
FDEP is also required to complete a water quality study of the entire state under Section 305(b)
of the Federal Clean Water Act. In the 1996 Middle East Coast Basin 305 (b) Report, the
Mosquito Lagoon received a water quality rating of fair. Table VI-llists water quality data for
the Mosquito Lagoon area.
The Mosquito Lagoon contains several shellfish harvesting classifications. Map VI- 3 illustrates
the shellfish harvesting classifications in the Edgewater area. The majority of the Mosquito
Lagoon around Edgewater falls within the Conditionally Approved Zone 1, Conditionally
Approved Zone 2 or the Conditionally Restricted categories. Shellfish harvesting classifications
are designated by the FDEP and are a good indicator of water quality because classifications are
based on bacteriological and sanitary surveys which define levels of bacteriological pollution and
document all possible sources of pollution, both actual and potential. The six FDEP
classifications for shellfish harvesting waters are as follows:
Approved: Normally open to shellfish harvesting; may be temporarily closed under
extraordinary circumstances such as red tides, hurricanes and sewage spills. The NSSP 14/43
standard must be met for all combinations of defined adverse pollution conditions (tide, rainfall,
river, tide/rainfall, tide/river and tide/rainfall/river). The 14/43 standard is developed by the
National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) and requires the fecal coliform median or
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geometric mean not to exceed 14MPN/100 ml, and not more than 10 percent may exceed 43
MPN/100 mI. The numbers of bacteria are expressed in units of Most Probable Number
(MPN) per 100 milliliters (mI).
Conditionally Approved Area: Periodically closed to shellfish harvesting based on pollution
events, such as rainfall or increased river flow. The 14/43 standard must be met when the
management plan parameter (rainfall, river stage, and/or river discharge) is less than the other
adverse pollution condition during all other adverse pollution conditions.
Restricted Area: Normally open to relaying or controlled purification, allowed only by special
permit and supervision; may be temporarily closed under extraordinary circumstances such as
red tides, hurricanes and sewage spills. The 88/260 standard (fecal coliform median or
geometric mean must not exceed 88 MPN /100 mI, and not more than 10 percent may exceed
260 MPN/100 mI) must be met for all combinations of defined adverse conditions (tide,
rainfall, river, tide/rainfall, tide/river and tide/rainfall/river).
Conditionally Restricted Area: Periodically, relay and controlled purification activity is
temporarily suspended based on pollutional events, such as rainfall or increased river flow. The
88/260 standard must be met when the management plan parameter (rainfall, river stage,
and/ or river discharge) is less than the adverse pollution condition during all other adverse
pollution conditions.
Prohibited: Shellfish harvesting is not permitted due to actual or potential pollution. This
classification is least desirable, and is used only when standards are exceeded for Approved,
Conditionally Approved, Restricted and Conditionally Restricted classification management
schemes.
Unclassified: Shellfish harvesting is not permitted pending bacteriological and sanitary surveys.
The discussion of estuarine water quality is presented here to stress the importance of man's
activities on this delicately balanced ecosystem. The preservation of the Indian River/Mosquito
Lagoon system is vital to the area's fishing industry, tourism, and aesthetic enjoyment as well as
being ecologically important. Stormwater management, habitat protection, and wastewater
management can prevent the decline of the estuarine ecosystem, not only for the wildlife
involved, but as an essential part of the City's economy and for man's enjoyment."
2. Floodplains And Drainage
a. I)rainage
There are no freshwater resources within the City of Edgewaterwith the exception of a
few retention ponds and a drainage canal system. Since there is virtually no topographic
relief west of the railroad line, drainage in these areas was naturally very slow.
Therefore, a canal system was developed to provide drainage and to enable
development in these areas. The canal system is composed of several drainage ditches
which empty into five main lateral canals flowing north and south to two main canals
that drain eastward to the Indian River. This canal system drains approximately 2,200
acres, including virtually all of the Florida Shores subdivision. The existing drainage
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system for the City is described and illustrated in more detail within the Stormwater
Drainage Sub-Element.
b. Floodplains
Floodplains are a valuable resource which provide a rich diversity of vegetation and
wildlife. These areas are sources for groundwater recharge that filters through soils
during high water levels. The 100-year floodplains are also subject to inundation during
a 1 DO-year storm, causing loss of life and property, disruption of services, and economic
loss. These areas cannot tolerate continued development which, in effect, retards their
ability to absorb water and restrict the flow of water from adjacent higher elevation
areas. The 1 DO-year floodplain areas are shown in Map VI- 4.
The City participates in the HUD Flood Insurance Program which requires first floor
elevations of structures to be above the level of the 1 DO-year storm, but does not protect
the groundwater recharge and natural water flow benefits of floodplain areas. The City
has adopted floodplain development permit standards as part of its Land Development
Code. These provisions require the lowest floor of new construction or substantial
improvement to any residential structure to be elevated a minimum of l' above the base
flood elevation or crown of a paved road or 16 inches above the crown of an unpaved
road, whichever is greater. Additional regulations pertaining to development within the
floodplain are also addressed within the Land Development Code.
3. Groundwater Resources
The Floridan Aquifer is the major source for water supply in east central Florida, which includes
the City of Edgewater. Recharge to the Floridan aquifer in eastern V olusia County is dependent
on the recharge areas in the central portion of the County. Map VI- 5 illustrates recharge areas
within Volusia County. No recharge areas are located within the City of Edgewater. More
discussion on groundwater resources within the City can be found under the Water Use and
Groundwater Quality sections of this element.
4. Ecological Communities And Critical Habitats
Ecological communities are comprised of flora and fauna, which provide a number of important
functions and benefits. The ecological communitjes found within the City of Edgewater are
diverse and can be described as the following:
. Pine Flatwoods
. Hardwood Hammock
. Hardwood Forests
. Scrub
. Dry Prairies
. Freshwater Marsh
. Mangrove Swamp
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. Estuarine Marsh Ecotone
. Impacted/Disturbed Uplands
. Freshwater Swamp
These ecological community types were derived from the publication titled "26 Ecological
Communities in Florida." prepared by the Soil Conservation Service and from information
obtained by the St. Johns Water Management District. Some of the community types were
modified by staff biologists to more accurately describe the vegetation and wildlife found in
Edgewater. Most of the vegetated, undeveloped areas of the City are relatively small, except for
the area in the northwestern comer of the City just north of Park Avenue. The very small
amount of wetlands within the City of Edgewater exist on sites already approved for
development, thus freshwater wetlands protection is not an issue for the City at this time. Some
wetlands may be present on lands recently annexed by the City and will be protected through
existing land development regulations. Map VI- 6 illustrates wetland areas within Edgewater.
A map identifying ecological communities at the appropriate scale for site specific
development is not available. However, Map VI- 7 identifies generally where strategic
habitat areas exist in and around Edgewater. This map should be used for general planning
purposes only, to depict areas where certain ecological communities may be found.
Partial destruction of ecological communities often limits the value of the undeveloped area for
wildlife habitat. Disturbance of ecological communities are the major cause for decline and loss
of certain species.
Endangered species, threatened species, and species of special concern found within the
ecological communities in Edgewater are listed in Table VI- 2. This table lists the designated
status by agency for species that may be found in the Edgewater area. These species include
both those on the State and Federal lists. V olusia County has no local list of endangered or
threatened species. Map VI- 11 illustrates the locations of known listed species in Edgewater.
In addition to the ecological communities presented which exist within the City of Edgewater,
the Turnbull Hammock located just west of the City limits is important enough to warrant
discussion. The Turnbull Hammock extends south from Florida Highway 442 to Brevard
County just west of Edgewater. The hammock is characterized by poorly to very poorly drained
soils. Red maple, water oak, and sweetgum are the dominant tree species. When trees of these
species mature, they form a very dense canopy which blocks out light and holds in moisture.
Accordingly, the floor of the hammock is dominated by shade tolerant plants; e.g., the royal
fern, cinnamon fern, and saw palmetto. Wetland areas may contain water hyacinth, pennywort,
and pickeral weed, in addition to animal species such as snails, mosquito fish, frogs, and turtles.
Drier areas support broomsedge, slash pine, dove, opossum, raccoon, squirre~ and bluejay. This
ecological commuru.ty is very environmentally unique and should be protected from
development.
Each of the ecological community types found within Edgewater are described in terms of
typical vegetation and wildlife habitat on the following pages.
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a. Pine Flatwoods
The vegetation of this community is typically scattered pine trees with an understory of
saw palmetto and grasses and is located in small areas around the City. Plant species
observed in this community include:
Slash pine Pinus elliottii
Saw palmetto Serenoa repens
Broomsedge
False willow
Hex glabra
Myrica cerifera
Pteridum aquilinum
Andropogon virgjrricus
Baccharis angustifolia
Gallberry
Wax myrtle
Brackenfern
This community occurs on nearly level land. Water movement is very gradual to the
natural drainageways, swamps, marshes, and ponds associated with this community.
Pine flatwoods have good wildlife values, especially with proper management. It is
especially important as a wildlife buffer zone between urban areas occurring on better
drained sites.
Typical animals of the flatwoods are:
Mammals:
Armadillo, eastern cottontail rabbit, cotton rat, deer, skunks,
cotton mouse, raccoon, opossum
Bachman's sparrow, bobwhite quail, ground dove, brown-
headed nuthatch, meadowlark, mourning dove, pileated
woodpecker, pine warblers, bluejay, red-billed woodpecker,
rufous-sided towhee, yellow-throated warblers, northern
mockingbird, turkey vulture
Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, black
racer, yellow rat snake
Amphibians: Oak toad, chorus frog, pinewoods tree frog
Introduced feral hogs are common in much of this community type.
Birds:
Reptiles:
b. Freshwater Marsh
This community occurs as isolated pockets in a few areas of the City. It appears as an
open expanse of grasses, sedges, rushes, and other herbaceous plants in areas where the
soil is usually saturated or covered with surface water for two or more months during
the year. .
Plants that characterize this community include:
Cattails Typa spp.m
Coinwort
Centella asiatica
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Sand cordgrass
Bulrushes
Maidencane
Sparrina bakeri
Scirpus spp.
Panicum hemitomon
Flat sedge
St. John's-wort
Cyperus spp.
Hypericum galioides
Marshes will. retain water during drought and serve as filter systems for rivers and lakes.
The freshwater marsh community is higWy endangered. Many in Florida have been
destroyed or at least degraded. .
This community provides excellent habitat for many wetland wildlife species. It
includes several endangered species. Numerous birds and waterfowl use this
community year-round and/or winterillg.
Animals that commonly occur in this community are:
Mammals:
Orter, mink, raccoon, marsh rabbit, white-tailed deer, and
Florida water rat
Birds:
Herons, egrets, bitterns, ibis, sandhill cranes, rails, limpkins,
gallinules, snipe, killdeer, Florida duck, red-winged blackbirds,
caracara, marsh hawk, red-shouldered hawk, and swallow-tailed
kite
Dwarf salamander, sirens, frogs (cricket frogs, bullfrog, leopard
frog), turtles (mud turde, red-bellied turtle, chicken turtle),
snakes (horn, water, swamp, brown, cottonmouth, ribbon), and
American alligator
Reptiles:
c. Mangrove Swamp
The mangrove swamp community occurs along the Indian River shoreline in Edgewater
and on mangrove islands in the Indian River adjacent to Edgewater. The most common
species found in this community are:
Black mangrove A vicennia germinans
Red mangrove Rhizophora mangle
. Sea oxeye daisy Borrichia arborescens
Saltgrass Distichlis spicata
Saltwort Batos maritima
Sea blite
Suaeda linearis
Sea purslane
Groundsel-tree
Sesuvium portulacastrum
Baccharis halimiflora
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Tidal action in the mangrove swamp causes saturation of the soil with saltwater and
inundation to a depth of several inches. The mangrove community is especially
important for shoreline protection and stabilization. There is some evidence that
mangroves serve a function in land building by trapping sediments, and they most
definitely act as a buffer to wind and waves during storm tides. Probably one of the
most important functions of this ecosystem is that of acting as rich breeding grounds for
fish and shellfish. Many mangrove swamps in Florida have been lost or altered by
dredge and fill for development. Adjacent activities may also cause changes in water
flow patterns and affect the plant composition of this community.
Mangrove swamps support a variety of wildlife. Mangroves are especially valuable for
nesting sites for many birds. Animals inhabiting mangrove communities include:
Mammals: Raccoon, marsh rabbit, and West Indian manatee.
Birds:
Boat-tailed grackle, blue heron, belted kingfisher, gulls, hawks,
great white heron, brown pelican, little blue heron, vireos,
prairie warbler, mangrove cuckoo, roseate spoonbill, wood
stork, southern bald eagle, white ibis, little green heron, and
Louisiana heron.
Reptiles:
American alligator, crocodile, and rat snake.
d. Estuarine Marsh Ecotone
The estuarine marsh community appears as an open expanse of grasses, sedges, and
rushes. This community occurs in a limited strip along the Indian River shoreline in
Edgewater, with and without associated mangrove swamp communities. Tidal action in
the estuarine marsh causes saturation of the soil with salt water and inundation to a
depth of a few inches.
Plants that characterize the estuarine marsh community are:
Sea blite Suaeda linearis
Sea purslane
Sea oxeye daisy
Saltgrass
Saltwort
Saltbush
Sesuvium portulacastrum
Borrichia arborescens
Distichlis spicata
Batis maritima
Smooth cordgrass
Black needlerush
Baccharis halimifolia
Spartina alterniflora
J uncus roemeiranus
On low energy shorelines of estuaries such as the shoreline along Edgewater, the marsh
functions as a transition zone from terrestrial to oceanic life. Estuarine marshes alsorfunction in the stabilization and protection of shorelines, especially during storm tides.
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The marsh is one of the most productive ecological communities. It serves as habitat
for the early life stages of numerous ocean species as they feed on coundess invertebrate
organisms. The estuarine marshes support a variety of wildlife, including the following
speCles:
Reptiles:
Raccoon
Brown pelicans, coots, egrets, gulls, terns, and many forms of
waterfowl.
American alligator, diamond back terrapin, and saltmarsh snake.
Mammals:
Birds:
e. Hardwood Forests
This community type is characterized by a mixture of hardwood trees and associated
understory species. It is predominandy located in small areas west ofInterstate 95 and
between Park Avenue and S.R. 442. Common vegetative species observed in this
community include:
Red Bay
Sweetgum
Laurel oak
Persea borbonia
Liquidambar st;yraciflua
Quercus laurifolia
Wire grass Aristida stricta
Listed wildlife occurring in this community include:
Mammals: Sherman's Fox SqUirrel.
Birds:
Reptiles:
Bald Eagle.
Indigo Snake
f. Hardwood Hammock
Topography in this ecological community is low and nearly level. Large areas of
hardwood hammock are found west of the railroad and north of Park Avenue while a
smaller area is located north of 12th Street and west of Mango Tree Drive. This
community supports a luxurious growth of vegetation with a diversity of species.
Common species observed include:
Cabbage pahn
Laurel oak
Live oak
Wax myrde
Saw palmetto
Creeping bluestem
Wild grape
Sabal palmetto
Quercus laurifolia
Quercus virginiana
Myrica cerifera
Serenoa repens
Schizachrium stoloniferom
Vitis spp.
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Hardwood hammocks are one of the most productive and diverse wildlife habitats. The
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has recognized hardwood
hammocks as first priority communities. Such a designation indicates that these
communities are most deserving of protection based upon their wildlife values, scarcity,
and endangerment of the plant community. This community type also has high
recreational value for hunting, hiking, and nature study.
Common wildlife species found in hardwood hammocks include:
Reptiles:
Bobcat, deer, skunk., mink, opossum, otter, raccoon, wild hog,
and gray squirrel.
Mississippi kite, owls, turkey, red-shouldered hawk,
woodpeckers, and numerous song birds.
Green anole
Mammals:
Birds:
g. Scrub
The natural vegetation of this community is typically scattered pine and cabbage palm
with an understory of palmetto and grasses. This community occurs on nearly level land
and water movement is very gradual to and through the natural drainageways, swamps,
ponds, and marshes associated with the community. This community is located in small
areas between US 1 and the railroad and also along the southeastern boundary of
Interstate 95 and S.R. 442.
The plants which characterize this community include:
Myrtle oak
Greenbriar
Sabal palmetto
Aristida spiciformis
Quercus myrtifolia
Smilax auriculata
Cabbage palm
Threeawn
Spanish bayonet Yuca aloifolia
This community is habitat for a diverse and numerous wildlife population. Listed
animal species include:
Mammals: Florida mouse, Sherman's fox squirrel.
Birds: Bald eagle, Scrub jay, Southeastern kestrel.
Reptiles: Florida pine snake, Gopher tortoise, Indigo snake.
Amphibians: Gopher frog.
h. Dry Praries
This ecological community exists in onbe small area within the extreme southwestern
portion of the City. Plants which characterize this community are:
Fetterbush Lyonia lucidia
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Gallberry
Tar flower
Hex glabra
Befaria racemosa
Wire grass Aristida stricta
Typical listed animals in this community type are:
Birds: Florida sandhill crane, Southeastern Kestrel.
Reptiles:
Gopher tortoise and Indigo snake.
1. Impacted/Disturbed Uplands
This community type includes all vegetated areas within the City which have been
impacted by development, forestry, or agriculture and thus are disturbed and no longer
in their natural state.
Common species found in these areas include:
Sandspur
Coinwort
Cenchrus spp.
Centella asiatica
Hercules club
Winged sumac
Various scrub oak species
Paspalum distichum
Andropogon virginicus
Pteridum aquilinum
Myrica cerifera
Solidago canadensis
Zanthoxylum clara-herculis
Rhus capallina
Quercus spp.
Knotgrass
Broomsedge
Brackenfern
Wax myrtle
Goldenrod
J. Freshwater Swamp
'This community includes areas along the south side of S.R. 442. Common vegetative
species include:
Bald cypress
Loblolly bay
Taxodium distichum
Gordonia lasianthus
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis
Swamp bay Persea palustris
Typical listed animals in this community type include:
Birds: Bald eagle, Limpkin, Snowy egret
Mammals: Sherman's fox squirrel
Reptiles: American alligator, Indigo snake
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5. Soils
Soil types within the City of Edgewater are shown in Map VI- 8. These soil classifications
were originally mapped by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and are also found in the Soil
Survey of Vol usia County, Florida; Table VI- 3 lists all the soil classifications found within
the City and includes a brief description of the characteristics for each soil types.
Certain soil types may limit the potential for some types of development due to the soil
characteristics. Septic tank suitability is substantially affected by soils type. While the majority
of Edgewater is served by a sanitary sewer system, some areas do not have sanitary sewer
service facilities available. Map VI- 9 illustrates those areas outside of the sewer service area
that have soil limitations for septic suitability.
In areas where central wastewater service is available, soil suitability for septic tanks is not a
limitation to development if the user is connected to the sewer system. The Florida Shores area,
which has moderate to severe limitations for septic tank drainage fields, has been added to the
City's wastewater service area and is now almost entirely connected to the central sewer system.
DCA Rule 9J-5 requires that "areas known by the local soil and water conservation district to
have experienced soil erosion problems" be identified within the City. According to the local
SCS office, there are no known areas experiencing soil erosion within Edgewater.
6. Topography
The area within Edgewater is relatively flat with the highest point being 25 feet above mean
sea level and the majority of the City lying at or below 15 feet mean sea level. Map VI- 10
illustrates the topography of the Edgewater area. The shoreline within the City gendy slopes
down to the Indian River with virtually no sandy beach, but with a narrow saltwater marsh
ecotone area. Topography should not be a limiting factor for development in Edgewater
with the important exception of hurricane planning and preparedness. The low-lying areas
of Edgewater are susceptible to storm surge and flooding during a hurricane. The Coastal
Management Element of this Plan contains extensive information on hurricane planning.
.7. Commercially Valuable Minerals
The only commercially valuable minerals identified within the City of Edgewater are sand and
shell. An active shell pit is located in western area of the City near Yalesborough Road and
Interstate 95.
8. Air Quality
The City of Edgewater has a very limited amount of air pollution, if any. FDEP's Air Pollution
Inventory System monitors stationary (point source) and area sources of air pollution
According to FDEP, there are 10 point sources of pollution in Edgewater and one area source.
Table VI- 4 provides an inventory of each active point and area air pollution source in
Edgewater. Each of these sites is monitored and permitted by FDEP.
Ambient air quality is also monitored by FDEP and according to FDEP staff, there are no
ambient air quality monitoring stations near the City of Edgewater. The closest monitoring
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stations are located in Daytona Beach, which is too far away to measure ambient air quality in
Edgewater. The City is also located in an attainment area, which means that the area around
Edgewater has met state standards for air quality. This generally good air quality is most likely
due to the absence of heavy industry and ocean breezes which occur in the Edgewater area.
Automobile exhaust can be a localized problem if there is traffic congestion, however, so it is
important that transportation levels of service be adopted and implemented in the
Transportation Element.
9. Water Use
The source of water supply for the Edgewater potable water system is ten deep wells which tap
the Floridan aquifer. The locations of these wells are illustrated in the Potable Water Sub-
Element. Two distinct wellfields are used to provide potable water for the City. The Alan R.
Thomas wellfield contains six wells while the western wellfield contains another four wells. The
City's potable water supply system is discussed in detail in the Potable Water, Sub -Element.
Please refer to this element" for water use projections and a discussion of water available to meet
the demand.
Improvements to the City's water plant has resulted in the production of a high quality treated
water which meets all regulatory requirements. In addition, the Potable Water element
determined that the wellfields serving the City of Edgewater have adequate capacity to meet
demands during the planning period. However, based on population projections, the City's
water treatment capacity may be exceeded sometime between 2010 and 2015. The Potable
Water Sub-Element details methods for monitoring future growth and encouraging water
conservation techniques to ensure the availability of potable water supplies.
a. Water Conservation
The City of Edgewater has implemented a water conservation ordinance program.
Additionally, the SJRWMD, under Section 373.246, F.S., has developed a District Water
Management Plan for the entire District, which encompasses the City of Edgewater.
This plan's purpose is to assure the availability of an adequate supply of water for all
competing uses deemed reasonable and beneficial and shall maintain the functions of
natural systems and the overall present level of surface and groundwater quality. The
plan is also in tended to improve and restore the quality of waters not presently meeting
water quality standards.
10. Pollution Problems
a. Surface Waters
As noted in the discussion of the Indian River/Mosquito Lagoon estuary, water quality
in this surface waterbody is generally classified as "fair." This is believed to be due to
the urbanization occurring in the New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater area. Surface water
pollution can be grouped into two broad categories: point sources and nohpoint
sources.
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Point sources of pollution are those which occur from a stationary, identifiable source,
such as wastewater treatment plants, power plants, and industries. The only point
source of pollution in Edgewater is the City's advanced wastewater treatment plant
which discharges to the Indian River. The discharge produced by the City's wastewater
treatment plant is actually reclaimed water and the discharge is limited to a maximum of
0.83 MGD aadf.
Nonpoint sources of pollution are less well-defined than point sources in terms of the
location and the processes which created the pollution. Several studies of the Indian
River/Mosquito Lagoon have, however, agreed that stormwater runoff (a form of
nonpoint source pollution) from the City of Edgewater is responsible for the decline in
water quality in the Indian River/Mosquito Lagoon estuary. The management of
stormwater runoff is addressed in the Stormwater Drainage Sub-Element of this plan.
For an explanation of state, regional, and local stormwater management regulations and
plans, see this Sub-Element. The City developed a master stormwater drainage plan in
1990 and has been implementing the recommended improvements from that plan since
1990. The City's stormwater drainage capacities have been improved and additional
improvements are planned to continue reducing the deficiencies of the City's drainage
systems. In 2000, the City hired an engineering consultant to prepare an update to the
original stormwater master plan. This updated plan is expected to be completed in mid-
2001. Other forms of non-point source pollution have been identified as potential
threats to the lagoon's water quality. These are drainage canal freshwater flow, septic
tank leachate, extensive boating, and dredge and fill activities.
Previous problems associated with the use of septic tanks in the Florida Shores
development have largely been eliminated due to the installation of sanitary sewer
service in this area.
b. Groundwater
Groundwater quality has not been researched as extensively as surface water quality.
But the quality of surface waters is directly linked to the quality of groundwater and vice
versa.
The City's water supply is derived from the Floridan aquifer. Since the 1950's, water
quality in the Floridan aquifer has changed in the coastal areas of V olusia County. The
change is due to withdrawals from the Floridan aquifer inducing saltwater to move
inland, resulting in increased chloride concentrations. Chloride concentration generally
increases from west to east and with depth in the Floridan aquifer in V olusia County.
Concentrations are less the 100 mg/l in central recharge areas and increase toward the
coast. Due to these problems, the City abandoned its eastern wellfield site and will
monitor these sites in accordance with all applicable regulations. A new western
wellfield site containing four wells has been established and the City now operates a
total of 10 individual wells. The City has not experienced any water quality problems in
the western wellfield site.
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c. Hazardous Wastes
The City does not manage or dispose of hazardous wastes. The V olusia County
Environmental Management Division disposes of hazardous waste. This department
also monitors hazardous waste activities in Edgewater and throughout V olusia County.
An inventory of all small quantity generators is provided in Table VI- 5. The addresses
listed in this inventory are not of facilities introducing hazardous waste to Edgewater's
environment, rather these are facilities that properly dispose of small amounts of
hazardous waste such as oils, fluids, batteries and similar waste products.
The City has not planned the development of any hazardous waste trans fer/ storage
facilities.
11. Conservation of Resources
Conservation is defined as "the protection, improvement, and use of natural resources according
to principles that will assure their highest economic or social benefits for man and his
environment now and into the future." Conservation of natural resoU}=ces within Edgewater
encompasses the following:
. Water Conservation/Protection of Groundwater
. Conservation of Estuarine Values
. Conservation of Ecological Communities and Open Space
. Floodplain Protection
. Air Quality Protection
Each of these conservation issues is summarized here in terms of the background data
presented on the natural resources within Edgewater:
a. Water Conservation
Protection of the City's potable water supplies is of the utmost importance to the
existing and future population of Edge water, simply because man cannot live without a
clean and plentiful water supply. Both the quantity and the quality of the water supply
must be protected. Because of groundwater quality problems with saltwater intrusion,
the City has closed the eastern wellfield site and opened the western wellfield site.
To protect the City's new western wellfield from contamination, a wellfield protection
zone has been established pursuant to wellfield protection regulations contained within
the City Land Development Code. Land uses with a high potential for groundwater
contamination such as industrial land uses, underground fuel storage tanks, and
hazardous waste generators, are not permitted within these zones.
Saltwater intrusion is a problem in many coastal areas as potable water wells drawdown
the groundwater levels. Therefore, to help protect groundwater from saltwater
intrusion, groundwater recharge to the aquifer and water conservation become very
important in coastal areas such as Edgewater. To further the protection of groundwater
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supplies, the City has implemented a water reuse program. Treated effluent is used for
the irrigation of residential lawns, parks, cemeteries and landscaped areas within road
rights-of-way to reduce demand on existing potable water supplies. Sanitary sewer
projects completed by the City have also helped to alleviate groundwater contamination
problems in several areas.
b. Conservation Of Estuarine Values
Conservation of the Indian River/Mosquito Lagoon's environmental values is one of
the most important environmental responsibilities for the City of Edgewater. Estuarine
values include such things as wildlife habitat, recreation, fisheries, tourism, open space,
aesthetic enjoyment, and public access to the Indian River. All of these values are
conserved or protected by the maintenance of estuarine water quality and by the
protection of natural shoreline vegetation and marine vegetative habitat.
Protection of estuarine water quality can be enhanced by the City of Edgewater through
proper stormwater management and wastewater management. Upon completion of the
current update to the City's comprehensive stormwater management plan, the City shall
compile a prioritized list of necessary stormwater improvements and begin securing
funding to construct those improvements identified within the plan. Protection of water.
quality around Edgewater has also been increased through the establishment of
stormwater management regulations within the City's Land Development Code.
The City's wastewater treatment plant effluent shall continue to be monitored to ensure
that water quality standards are met or exceeded. Wastewater disposal alternatives to
surface water discharge have been implemented by the City and shall continue to be
e:h.1>anded. Septic tanks are not permitted within the City's sewer service area and shall
continue to be discouraged in areas with soils not suitable for their proper functioning,
especially areas close to the estuary or close to the canal system which drains to the
estuary .
The protection of estuarine vegetation and wildlife habitat has been enhanced by the
City through the adoption of a shoreline protection ordinance as part of the City's Land
Development Code. Purchase of lands along the Indian River is a costly alternative for
shoreline vegetation protection, but may provide the City with multiple benefits such as
open space, aesthetics, and public access to the lagoon. Additionally, the City can get
involved in overall estuarine management programs through intergovernmental
coordination with other local governments located along the Indian River Lagoon.
c. Open Space Conservation
Open space within urban areas provides many intangible benefits which enhance a City
and its economy. Open spaces act as buffer areas between conflicting urban uses,
provide recreation opportunities, serve as wildlife habitat, and provide aesthetic benefits
which promote tourism and which all City residents can enjoy.
Currently, the City of Edgewater has approximately eight acres that is listed as a
conservation area. This property is habitat to a family of scrub jays. The City has
worked out a management plan with Fish, Game and Wildlife and the City has until
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September 2001 to implement it. The property is located at Hawks Park off West
Turgot Avenue. However, there still are some viable open spaces within the City
available for this designation. Conservation areas can be purchased outright for
preservation or can simply have development restrictions placed on them, through
purchase of development rights or through land use zoning. Conservation areas should
be located in areas which are most environmentally sensitive such as in floodplains or
where unique ecological communities still exist. Large tracts of land within Edgewater
are becoming scarce and it is important that the City designate conservation areas before
these lands become developed.
Turnbull Hammock, to the west of the City, is an ecologically unique and very
environmentally sensitive area. Approximately 1,184 acres of the hammock, south of
Edgewater are already owned and managed by the SJRWMD. The portion of the
hammock direcdy west of Edgewater is located in the County and does not currendy
have any protection from development. The City should consider coordinating with the
County and the SJRWMD to purchase this portion of the hammock for preservation
purposes. With the exception of the riverfront, the City of Edgewater does not
presendy have many recreational lands that can be used for passive recreational activities
such as picnicking, hiking, and nature trails. The purchase of part of Turnbull
Hammock could supply these passive recreational needs as well as preserve an
environmentally sensitive area.
The other notable area for conservation is in the northwestern comer of the City. Large
tracts of undeveloped land which are ecologically unique can be found here. A large
hardwood hammock which provides excellent wildlife habitat and passive recreational
opportunities is located in this area and should be considered by the City for
conservation purposes, particularly because of its presence in the 100 year floodplain.
These large tracts of land discussed so far are not the only opportunities for
conservation or open space protection. Smaller areas within the City can be designated
as conservation areas to act as buffers between urban uses, to provide wildlife habitat,
and to provide aesthetic enjoyment for residents. Smaller parcels located on the Indian
River shoreline should also be considered for conservation due to their unique value as
public access points to the estuary, for the protection of shoreline vegetation, and
because they are located in the lOa-year floodplain;
In November of 2000, V olusia County voters approved a referendum to provide
funding for the acquisition and management of environmentally sensitive lands. A
method to implement the referendum-based program will be established during 2001.
Once this program has been established, Edgewater shall consider attempting to secure
funding through this program for the acquisition of some of the environmentally
sensitive lands described above.
d. Floodplain Protection
There are a number of existing state and federal programs which protect floodplains and
their functions. The Federal National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides
government backed insurance against property damage caused by flooding. In order to
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qualify for NFIP funding, a local government must enforce a floodplain management
ordinance which sets standards consistent with those of the Federal Government for
construction within floodplains. The City of Edgewater has already implemented this
program of floodplain protection.
Other programs protect wetlands, such as FDEP wetlands rules and state and federal
dredge and fill regulations, protect floodplain functions. By protecting wedands, these
programs often times also protect the floodplains in which the wedands reside. The
surface water management permitting program of the SJRWMD also addresses
floodplain issues.
The City of Edgewater can further protect estuarine floodplain functions by continuing
to implement and enforce its adopted shoreline vegetation protection ordinance. The
City should also protect non-estuarine floodplains by preventing any changes in the 100-
year flood elevations. This is accomplished by limiting development in floodplain areas
to those types of development which do not require fill, such as recreational uses.
e. Protection Of Air Quality
As mentioned previously, air quality in the Edgewater area is generally good. The City
of Edgewater shall participate in State efforts to monitor air quality in the area.
Additionally, the City can try to prevent air quality degradation by continuing to enforce
its adopting transportation levels of service which minimize traffic congestion, and by
promoting the use of alternative methods of transportation such as bicycling and
pedestrian paths. The City shall consider developing a bicycle/pedestrian master plan to
promote the use of bicycle and pedestrian modes of transportation. Similarly, the City
shall also consider amending its Land Development Code to require the installation of
bicycle storage facilities in new development to further encourage the use of bicycle
modes of transportation. Vegetative buffers between arterial roadways and residential
development will also help to minimize localized air quality degradation from
automobiles.
f. Commercial Recreation and Conservation Uses of Resources
There are no commercial activities located in the City which utilize rivers, lakes,
wetlands, floodplains, fisheries, wildlife, marine habitats or vegetative communities.
Recreational uses are limited to those discussed in the Recreation and Open Space
Element or which occur incidentally in connection with use of parks or private open
spaces. There are no formal conservation programs which involve the use of these areas,
although conservation and environmental quality implications are incorporated in a
number of activities either conducted by or permitted by the City.
Wetlands protection is currently provided through local regulations which supplement
Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements. Protection of upland
habitats of threatened and endangered species will require further coordination with the
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to identify locations of these
habitats.
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Table VI-1: Mosquito Lagoon Surface Water Quality Data for 1980-1995
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Source: Official List of Florida's Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special
Concern, August 1997
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Table VI- 3: Soil Classifications in the Edgewater Area
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Nearly level, sandy soils which are made of
heterogeneous overburden material removed from
other soils. Water table fluctuates between 10 and 40
inches below ground surface for 2 to 6 months in
most ears.
Excessively drained, nearly level to sloping soil is on
sandhills. Water table is always below 80 inches and
is usuall below 120 inches.
Poorly drained, nearly level sandy soil associated with
depressions and poorly defined drainageways. Water
table is above the surface for several months in most
years, and normally within 30 inches except during
ve eriods.
N early level to gently sloping, somewhat poorly
drained sandy soil. Water table is between depths of15
and 40 inches for about 6 months during most years,
and recedes to below 40 inches durin weather.
N early level, very poorly drained fine sandy loam, with
sandy clay loam underlying. Water level is seldom
below 10 inches even in dry weather. During rainy
season, the soil is covered with standing water, as well
as after heavy rains in the winter.
Nearly level to gently sloping soil is on low, long,
narrow sandy ridges that parallel the Atlantic Coast.
The water table is below 80 inches. Runoff is slow.
Infiltration is rapid. Water and air move through the
soil ra idl .
Moderately well drained, nearly level to gently sloping
sandy soil. Water table is commonly at a depth of 40 to
50 inches for 1 to 4 months during the wet season, and
eater than 72 inches durin the er art of the ear.
N early level, poorly drained soil has a sandy surface
layer over loamy subsoil. Water table fluctuates within
10 inches of the surface for periods of 1 to 4 months in
most years and is within 40 inches for more than 6
months.
Silty, clayey, or loamy tidal deposits. They are near sea
level. The soils have a . h water content.
Nearly level, poorly drained sandy soil. The water table
is within 10 inches of the surface for 1 to 2 months in
most ears and between 10 and 40 inches more than
4
Astatula fine sand, 0 to 8%
slopes
8
Basinger fine sand,
depressional
Cassia fine sand
14
Chobee fine sandy loam
15
Cocoa sand, 0 to 5% slopes
17
M yakka fine sand,
depressional
20
EuaGallie fine sand
28
Hydraquents
29
Immokalee sand
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32
33
34
36
37
47
Myakka fine sand
half the time. Occasionally, in very wet seasons, it rises
above the surface for a few da s
N early leve~ poorly drained sandy soil. The water table
is within 12 inches of the surface from June to
November, and commonly within 40 inches during the
rest of the ear exce t durin extended drou hts.
Nearly leve~ poorly drained soil. Water table is within
10 inches of the surface for 3 to 6 months during most
years, and in rainy periods the surface is commonly
covered with water 2 to 6 inches deep for 7 days to a
month. In prolonged dry periods the water table may
dro to a de th of 2 to 3 feet.
N early leve~ poorly drained. Water table rises as much
as 10 inches above the s~ii surface in wet periods and
is continuously saturated within 10 inches of the
surface in summer, faR and winter.
Nearly leve~ poorly drained sandy soil. Under normal
conditions, the water table fluctuates to within 10
inches of the surface during the rainy season from June
to November.
Moderately well drained, nearly level and gendy sloping
sandy soil. The water table is 40 to 60 inches below the
soil surface in wet seasons. It recedes to below 60
inches in dry seasons.
Excavation from which soil and geologic material have
been removed for use in road construction for
foundations. Those that have been excavated below
the normal water table and contain water for 9 months
or more each year are ma ed as water.
Poorly drained, nearly level sandy soil. Water table is
within a depth of 10 inches for 2 -to 6 months in most
years and within 30 inches for more than 6 months in
most ears.
Nearly leve~ poorly drained to very poorly drained
sandy soils associated with depressions. Water table is
less than 6 inches above the soil surface, and is
saturated within 10 inches of the surface in summer,
fall, and winter. Frequently, it is covered with standing
water durin the wet season.
Gently sloping, moderately well drained sandy soils
that have been reworked and shaped by earthmoving
equipment. Water table is normally below a depth of
40 inches in most laces.
Myakka fine sand,
depressional
~yakka-St. Johns complex
Myakka variant fine soil
Orsino fine sand, 0 to 5%
slopes
Pits
52
Pompano fine sand
53
Pompano-placid complex
54
Quatzipsarnments,
sloping
gently
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Poorly drained, nearly level sandy soil with a subsoil
layer of sandy clay loam at a depth of approximately 2
feet. Water table is within a depth of 10 inches of the
soil surface for about 2 to 6 months, and is within 40
inches for about 6 months in most ears.
N early level satellite soils that have been used for
urban development. In undrained areas, the water table
is 10 to 40 inches below the soil surface for 2 to 6
months in most years. Drainage systems have been
established in most areas, however, so the water table
seldom rises above 40 inches.
Poorly drained, nearly level sandy soil. In most years,
the water table is within a depth of 10 inches of the
soil's surface for 1 to 4 months and between 10 to 40
inches foe more than 6 months. In rainy seasons, it
rises to the surface for brief eriods.
Moderately well drained, nearly level to gently sloping
sandy soil. Water table is between 40 and 60 inches
durin wet seasons.
Consists of mixed sandy and shelly material dredged
from the Intra-Coastal Waterway. The underlying
material is organic layers and layers of clayey and sandy
estuarine deposits. Water table is at a depth of about 40
inches, or at the base of the overburden.
N early level, poorly drained soil. Water table is within a
de th of 10 inches for 2 to 6 months in most ears.
N early level, poorly drained sandy soil associated with
broad, poorly defined drainageways. Water table is at
or near the surface for as much as 6 months in most
ears.
73 Wabasso fine sand Poorly drained, nearly level sandy soil underlain by
layers of loamy sands and sandy clay loams. Water
table is within a depth of 10 inches for 1 to 4 months
and within 40 inches for about 6 months in most ears.
Sources: 1980 Soil Survey of Vol usia County, Florida
1987 Planning Department, City of Edgewater
Hunter/RS&H, Inc., 1988
55
Rivera fine sand
58
Satellite-urban land complex
60
Smyrna fine sand
63
Tavares fine sand, 0 to 5%
slopes
68
Turnbull variant sand
69
Tuscawilla fine sand
72
Valkaria fine sand
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Table VI- 4: Inventory of Permitted Point and Area Sources of Air Pollution
Tarmac America 1270159 200 North Flagler Avenue
Tarmac America 1270018 200 North Flagler Avenue
Dougherty Marine 1270104 201 North Flagler Avenue
Dougherty Associates 1270163 Air Park Road
Dougherty Marine Partnership 1270166 211 Dale Street
Boston Whaler, Inc. 1270063 4121 South US 1
Stationary Incinerator Services 1270085 Eel Grove Road
Coronado Paint Company 1270093 308 Old County Road
Edgewater Machine & Fabricators 1270106 202 North Flagler Road
Robert J. Dougherty
Source: FDEP Orlando Air Resources Division, February 2001
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Table VI- 5: Inventory of Edgewater Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generators
A&M Re airs
A&M Truck
All Pro Race Sho
All S Ius Marine Sales
Allstart Electric
American Machine, Inc.
ARDEX
Auto Outlet of Brevard
B&D Paint & Bod
B&M Service Center
B.A. Williams Truck Service
Best Care Lawn Service
Boston Whaler
Bradle Marine
C&R Auto Electric & Machine
CB Industries
Car Care b Fleetwood
Cecil's RV
Chevron #42030
Cintoa's Auto Body & Service
Ci of E ewater
Ci of Ed ewater
Ci of Ed ewater
Class Cleaners
Cloen & Sons
Cloer & Sons
Coastal Diesel
Coastal Tire Co.
Colon Ente rises, Inc
Com lete Salva e Auto Parts
Consolidated Prestress
Cool Breeze Service
Co ola's Com lete Auto, Inc
Co ola's Bod Sho
Coronado Paint Com an , Inc.
Counter Solutions
D&S Aviation
Dann 's Auto Service
Dan s Auto Center
Dewind Well Service
Discount Auto
6401773
6400004
6400046
6400047
6402544
6402095
6401078
6401925
6402501
6401739
6400101
6402089
6402085
6400163
6400092
6400200
6401421
6401876
6400214
6401737
6400227
6402439
6402448
6402526
6400237
6402425
6401574
6400238
6400244
6402613
6401888
6402588
6401734
6400241
6400116
6402541
6400277
6401738
6400282
6402471
6402560
411 Old Coun Road
109 Man 0 Tree Drive
203 West Marion
4610 US 1
300 West Park Avenue
157 Flamin 0 Road
2052 Guava Drive
3609 US 1
2048 Guava Drive
101 South Ri ewood Avenue
115 North Fla ler Avenue
2914 Needle Palm Drive
4121 South US 1
1309 South Ri ewood Avenue
2056 Guava Drive
2050 Park Avenue
103 South Ri ewood Avenue
2640 South US 1
1-94 & E ewater Road
2210 Hibiscus Drive
409 Man 0 Tree Road
3315 SR 442
500 West Ocean Avenue
2986 Rid ewood Avenue
3096 Eels Grove Road
Eels Grove Road
1879 Hidewa Lane
1701 South Rid ewood Avenue
220 Man 0 Tree Drive
1804 Hibiscus Drive
4115 US 1
1215 3rd Street
430 North Rid ewood Avenue
426 North Rid ewood Avenue
308 Old Coun Road
135 West Marion Street
708 West Park Avenue
P.O. Box 131
325 North Rid ewood Avenue
333 West Marion Avenue
1714 Rid ewood Avenue
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Ma 's Transmission & Auto
McCormick Com ost
Mil-S ec Metal Finishin
Mobil Maintenance, Inc.
Moore's Auto Re air Service
Mr. DO'S Machine
Myron's Auto Service
Ortho edic Clinic of Da ona
Park Avenue Salva e
R&R Custom Cabinets
Ra 's Auto Re air
Richard's Auto Truck & Re alI
Richenber Surfboards
6402570
6401693
6400385
6402569
6402090
6400394
6400395
6402616
6400447
6402311
6402615
6401735
6402084
6400493
6401924
6402098
6402093
6402598
6402086
6402094
6400566
6401689
6401602
6400576
6400584
6400598
6400604
6400615
6400622
6400638
6400644
6402082
6400121
6402092
6402545
6401730
6402088
6400738
6402083
6402091
6401731
6400814
201 North Fla ler Avenue
1863 Guava Drive
1518 Industrial Avenue
1806 South Rid ewood Avenue
2016 Guava Drive
1821 South Rid ewood Avenue
112 North Rid ewood Avenue
3300 South Rid ewood Avenue
4497 South US 1
602 Indian River Blvd.
4610 US 1
2033 South Rid ewood Avenue
1207 South Rid ewood Avenue
2327 Guava Drive
128 Old Coun Road
1727 Needle Palm Drive
1513 South Rid ewood Avenue
821 West Park Avenue
2102 South Rid ewood Avenue #6
1928 Guava Drive
1502 Industrial Drive
2335 Guava Drive
4100 South US 1
2204 Hibiscus Drive
3336 SR 442
1705 Industrial Drive
1737 South Rid ewood Avenue
1518 Industrial Road
2016-A Guava Road
124 South Rid ewood Avenue
Aerial Road
706-A West Park Avenue
112 Hazelwood River Road
2416 Hibiscus Drive
143 Old Coun Road
2516 Hibiscus Drive
2568 S. Rid ewood Avenue, Suite 4
2932 West Park Avenue
2747 Guava Drive
1818 Fern Palm Drive
2010 Hibiscus Drive
424 West Park Avenue
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6402087 2532 Hibiscus Drive
6400853 708 West Park Avenue
6402097 2640 US 1
6401782 1516 Industrial Road
6400881 826 Park Avenue
6400907 112 Man 0 Tree Drive
6402323 Ariel Road
6402558 702 West Park Avenue
6402096 1504 S Nideckon
6400963 1428 South Riverside Drive
6400977 545 Air Park Road
6401732 423 North Rid ewood Avenue
6400984 300 Man 0 Tree Drive
6400988 109 Man 0 Tree Drive
6400203 106 South Old Coun Road
6401733 1092 South Rid ewood Avenue
6401036 710 West Park Avenue
6402568 2984 South Rid ewood Avenue
Winn Dixie #2203 6402567 1838 South Rid ewood Avenue
Source: V olusia County Environmental Management Division, January 2001
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c. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 1:
To conserve, protect, enhance, and responsibly manage the environmental resources of the City, in
order to maintain or improve their ecological, economic, aesthetic, and recreational values.
Objective 1.1: To conserve, appropriately use, and protect the quality and quantity of the City's
groundwater resources.
Policy 1.1.1:
Policy 1.1.2:
Policy 1.1.3:
Policy 1.1.4:
Policy 1.1.5:
Objective 1.2:
not be degraded.
Policy 1.2.1:
Policy 1.2.2:
Policy 1.2.3:
The City shall continue to enforce wellfield protection regulations around
municipal wellfield sites.
The City will attempt to expand its wastewater reuse program by adding
1,000 connections by 2005.
By July of 2002, the City shall amend it landscaping regulations to include
provisions encouraging the use of native species and xeriscape technology.
The City shall ensure a potable water supply that is protected from
contamination and of the highest quality available by continuing to utilize
adequate water treatment which meets, at a minimum, all federal and state
drinking water criteria (Chapter 17 -22, F.A.C.) and through the
maintenance of distribution systems.
The City will support any state efforts to collect and dispose of small
quantities of hazardous wastes through such programs as the Amnesty Days
Program.
The environmental quality of the Indian River/Mosquito Lagoon Estuary shall
The City shall continue to enforce its existing stormwater management and
shoreline protection ordinances.
By July 2002, the CitY shall implement a public education programs on the
use of proper fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide application to landscaping
(especially for shoreline property owners) to reduce excess runoff of these
potential pollutants.
The City shall continue to require, as part of the Development Review
Process, that prior to development approval, proposed development will be
required to coordinate with all appropriate agencies and comply with the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission Rules as well as other applicable Federal and
State laws regarding protection of rare, endangered and threatened wildlife.
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Policy 1.2.4:
Policy 1.2.5:
Policy 1.2.6:
Policy 1.2.7:
Policy 1.2.8:
The City will continue to encourage and coordinate efforts by the FD EP
and V olusia County to vigorously monitor the health and environmental
risks associated with septic tank leachate.
The City will ensure that its wastewater treatment plant and collection
facilities are in good repair and will continue to monitor its wastewater
treatment plant effluent to ensure compliance with effluent standards set by
the State.
The City shall encourage and participate in intergovernmental management
efforts to protect the quality of the Indian River/Mosquito Lagoon.
The City shall continue to enforce regulations within the Land
Development Code to provide, enhance, and preserve natural scenic views
of the estuary and its waters.
The City shall support designation of the mangrove and spoil islands
located within the Indian River/Mosquito Lagoon estuary as conservation
areas, with development prohibited on these islands.
Objective 1.3: To protect and manage all ecological communities, fisheries, and wildlife,
especially endangered and threatened species.
Policy 1.3.1:
Policy 1.3.2:
Policy 1.3.3:
Policy 1.3.4:
The City shall designate conservation areas on its Future Land Use Map
which represent the most environmentally sensitive and ecologically unique
vegetative communities within the City. These areas may be used for
passive recreation, preservation of natural ecosystems, or single-family
residential development at densities of:
a. 1 dwelling unit per 5 gross acres in inland areas.
b. 1 dwelling units per gross acre in shoreline areas.
The City shall cooperate with adjoining jurisdictions and the SJRWMD to
preserve the portion of the environmentally sensitive Turnbull Hammock
immediately adjacent to the western city limit through coordination with
the County's land acquisition program.
The City shall assist in the application of and compliance with all state and
federal regulations which pertain to threatened, endangered and rare
speCles.
The City shall consult with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission prior to the issuance of a development approval that would
result in an adverse impact to any endangered or rare species.
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Policy 1.3.5: The City shall continue to protect endangered and rare species and
environmentally sensitive lands through the implementation of its Sensitive
Habitat Area regulations within the Land Development Code primarily by
restrictions in development orders, as well as other measures.
Objective 1.4: The City will protect the natural functions and values of the l00-year floodplain.
Policy 1.4.1: The City shall continue to implement its floodplain management
regulations contained within the Land Development Code.
Policy 1.4.2: The 1 DO-year floodplain shall be given high priority in the selection of
conservation areas within the City and for public acquisition of lands for
conservation and recreational purposes.
Objective 1.5: The City shall maintain and enhance air quality.
Policy 1.5.1: By July 2002, the City shall amend its Land Development Code to require
new commercial development to install bicycle storage facilities.
Policy 1.5.2: By July 2003, the City shall adopt a bicycle and pedestrian master plan. At a
minimum, this plan shall link residential areas to business, recreation,
educational and cultural resources.
Policy 1.5.3: The City shall continue to enforce its tree protection ordinance to maintain
natural vegetative filters for air pollution.
Objective L6: The City of Edgewater shall protect and conserve the natural functions of
wetlands and direct incompatible uses away from wetland areas.
Policy 1.6.1:
Policy 1.6.2:
Policy 1.6.3:
Policy L6.4:
Policy 1.6.5:
The City will continue to protect the natural functions of wetlands through
the Conservation Overlay on the Future Land Use Map and the
Conservation Land Use category, as defined in the Future Land Use
Element.
A minimum twenty five (25) foot upland buffer will be required from the
wetland boundaries in the City.
Wetlands and respective buffer areas must be dedicated to the City via a
conservation easement.
Existing isolated wetlands may be incorporated into development
projects provided the wetlands remain undisturbed and their natural
functions are not impaired.
If direct impact upon wetlands by incompatible uses cannot be avoided,
the following mitigation measures are applicable:
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Policy 1.6.6:
. Mitigation will be allowed based upon no net loss of wetlands
functions.
. Comply with the wetland protection standards of federal, state,
regional and county agencies.
. Minimize impacts through innovative design layouts.
. Compensate for the impact by enhancing other degraded
wetlands on-site, restore natural functions of other wetlands
on-site, create new wetlands on-site, preserve significant upland
areas, or off-site mitigation.
. A Wetland Alteration Permit must be obtained from the City
unless federal, state or county permits eliminate the need to
obtain one from the City, as determined by the City.
. Mitigation through restoration of degraded wetlands on-site or
preservation of significant upland areas on-site will be
encouraged rather than wetland creation.
The City shall encourage the incorporation of natural drainageways and
isolated forested wetlands into stormwater management systems as
detention facilities, to avoid the filling and excavation of wetlands.
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