2006-O-10ORDINANCE NO. 2006-0-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE
NO.2003-0-04 AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE FUTURE
LAND USE, CONSERVATION AND COASTAL ELEMENTS
BY AMENDING THE DATA AND ANALYSIS, GOALS,
OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES AND BY PROVIDING
CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION, HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS,
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
PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR 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-11, 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. Star. (2005),
on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, on the proposed Plan Amendment and following that Public Hearing
voted and recommended that the City Council approve the aforesaid Amendment to the City's 2003
Comprehensive Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council feels it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of
Edgewater to amend its 2003 Comprehensive Plan as more particularly set forth hereinafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER , FLORIDA:
PART A. AMENDMENT.
Amending the Future Land Use, Conservation and Coastal Elements by amending the
data and analysis, goals, objectives, and policies and by providing consistency with other elements
of the comprehensive plan as further described in Exhibits "A", "B" & "C" (attached hereto and
incorporated herein).
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. (2005). The City Council shall
hold at least TWO (2) advertised Public Hearings on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
The first publication shall appear at least SEVEN (7) days before the first Public Hearing
(Transmittal Hearing). 163.3184 (15) (b) 1., Fla. Star. (2005). The second publication shall appear
at least FIVE (5) days before the second Public Hearing (Adoption Hearing). 163.3184 (15) (b) 2.,
Fla. Star. (2005). The required advertisement shall be no less than two columns wide by TEN inches
(10") 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 Edgewater, and of general interest
and readership in the municipality, not one of limited subject matter, pursuant to Chapter 50 of the
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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
less than FNE (5) days a week. 163.3184 (15) (c) 2.b., Fla. Stat. (2005). 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. 2006-0-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE
NO.2003-0-04 AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE FUTURE
LAND USE, CONSERVATION AND COASTAL ELEMENTS
BY AMENDING THE DATA AND ANALYSIS, GOALS,
OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES AND BY PROVIDING
CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION, HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS,
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
PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing (transmittal stage) on the ordinance amending the Future Land Use,
Conservation and Coastal Elements will be held on April 17, 2006 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 2003
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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 hearing shall be held
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.(2005). 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. TRANSMITTAL OF AMENDMENTS TO PLAN.
Immediately following the Transmittal Hearing, the City Manager or his designee shall send
SIX (6) copies of the proposed Plan Amendment 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 Amendment
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 of local government
or governmental agency in the State that has filed a written request with the City of Edgewater for
a copy of such plan amendment. 163.3184 (3) (a), Fla. Stat. (2005) 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 Amendment 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 Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to the
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Volusia Growth Management Commission, Volusia County, Regional Planning Council, the St.
Johns River Water Management District (Water Management District), Florida Department of
Transportation, and Department of Environmental Protection. 163.3184 (7), Fla. Star. (2005) &
Rule 9J-11.011 (3), F.A.C.
PART E. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof that are in conflict with this ordinance, are
hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.
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 this Comprehensive Plan Amendment in
compliance, or the Administration Commission entering a final order finding that this
Comprehensive Plan Amendment has been brought into compliance and certification of consistency
from the Volusia Growth Management Commission.
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 to approve by Councilwoman Rhodes and Second by Councilwoman Rogers,
the vote on the first reading of this ordinance held on April 17, 2006 is as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas X
Councilman Debra J. Rogers X
Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi X
Councilwoman Harriet B. Rhodes X
Councilwoman Judy Lichter X
During the August 21, 2006 Council meeting a Motion was made by Councilwoman Rhodes
with Second by Councilwoman Rogers, to approve the continuance of second reading/public hearing
on this Ordinance until the September 11, 2006 City Council meeting.
After Motion to approve by Councilwoman Lichter and Second by Councilman Vincenzi
the vote on the second reading of this ordinance on September 11, 2006 was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas x
Councilman Debra J. Rogers x
Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi x
Councilwoman Harriet B. Rhodes x
Councilwoman Judy Lichter x
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 1 Ith day of September, 2006.
ATTEST:
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Paul E. Rosenthal, Esquire
City Attorney
Foley & Lardner, LLP
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ITYOFEDGEWATE � O DA
like Th
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Robin L. Matusick
Paralegal
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 1 Ith day
of September, 2006 under Agenda Item No. 6
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developed by examining cement and preliminary existing land use traps prepared by the City, recent
aerial photographs, and interviews with City officials and staff. In addition, a field survey was
conducted for verification and updating of this information. It should be noted that the Existing
Land Use Map represents a snapshot of development patterns as they existed in 2000.
1. Land Use Categories
The land use categories, as shown on the Existing Land Use Map (Map I-1) are in
accordance with the requirements set forth in 9J-5.006 (1)(a), PAC. In addition, several
other categories were created to better represent actual land use for certain properties within
the City.
Table I-1 shows each land use category and the corresponding amount of developed acreage
for each. Acreage tabulations were provided by City staff and aggregated into their
respective categories. A definition of each category follows, as well as a brief description of
existing conditions.
a. Residential Land Use Categorie
In 2000, there were 2,512 developed residential acres within the City of Edgewater.
This category represents almost 36 percent of total lands and 77 percent of all
developed lands, and includes single-family, multifamily and mobile home
developments. Residential uses are divided into the following categories on the
Existing Land Use Map:
Ag-mlturr - (up to I unit per 2.5 acres) This category is mainly reserved for citrus
growers, farmers, ranches, horticulture and similar uses. However, a single-family
residence is permissible not exceeding one (1) unit per two and one half (2-1/2) acres.
Accessory structures and primary agricultural uses may be permitted based upon the
appropriate surrounding land uses. The Agricultural land use category is considered
a holding land use until adequate public facilities become available for more intense
development
Low Density Tranntian - (1 unit per grass acre) This residential category is limited to no
more than one unit per acre. The Low Density Transition land use category is
considered a holding land use until adequate public facilities become available for
more intense development.
Low Density Residential - (1.1 to fA units per grass acre) This residential category is
typically a suburban area dominated by detached single-family homes on quarter -acre
lots. This is the predominant land use within the City.
Medium Density Residential - (34.1 to 8 units per grass acre) This urban scale Medium
Density Residential category includes duplex, villa, cluster, townhouse, mobile home,
manufactured and multi -family housing at densities between five—(6) four (4) and
eight (8) units per acre.
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High Density Residential - (8.1 to 12 units per gtess acre) This residential category
typically includes townhouses and multi -family housing at densities between eight
(8) and twelve (12) acres.
(1) Exlsnq Residental Subdivisions
Edgewater Acres is located between Park Avenue and Indian Rivet
Boulevard, west of the Florida East Cost (FEC) rail line. This development
can be characterized as medium density single-family. The subdivision abuts
some light industrial uses to the east and public lands to the west.
Just south of Edgewater Acres is the northern section of the Florida Shores
Subdivision. Florida Shores extends from Edgewater Acres south to the City
limits. Initially platted in the 1950's, this community is the largest
development within the City and reptesents a very large percentage of the
residential land within the City of Edgewater. The subdivision has
undergone scattered development and is toughly 70 — percent developed at
present.
The Wildwood Subdivision is located off of Park Avenue along the western
City limits. This development is a single-family project and is bounded by
unincorporated mesa to the south, east and west
Edgewater Landing is a new manufactured home subdivision located
between US 1 and the Indian River. It consists of approximately 455 lots.
Residential development between US 1 and the Indian River can be generally
characterized as low and medium density single-family. Those
neighborhoods along Riverside Drive me predominantly low density with
some medium density neighborhoods separating this area from the
commercial corridor along US 1.
Between US 1 and the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad are predominantly
medium density single-family residential areas, interspersed with some higher
density residential neighborhoods. Many of these neighborhoods are
separated by vacant areas with some industrial and commercial uses located
along the railroad.
b. Commercial
The commercial land use category consists of a variety of retail and office uses; such
as, medical facilities, shopping centers, restaurants, automobile service facilities and
similar uses. Typical neighborhood and highway service areas me allowed to build
up to a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.30. Tourist commercial areas can build
up to a maxirnum 0.50 FAR.
The majority of commercial development within the City of Edgewater is located
along US 1 in a strip pattern. The area contains restaurants, convenience goods
stores and neighborhood centers. Another corridor of commercial development
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A. Future Residential Land
An analysis of residential lands within the City of Edgewater was conducted to
determine current densities and availability of vacant residential lands. Table I-3
presents the amount of developable lands by land use category within the City.
There are 3,498 acres of residential land shown on the Future Land Use Map of
which only 3,300 acres are assumed to be developable. Of this total, roughly 2,460
acres had been developed by 2000. Some of the dwelling units projected for the
planning period will be developed in areas which we already committed to residential
development. Approximately 30-percent of the existing residential land within the
City is estimated to be vacant; this is based upon the large Florida Shores subdivision
and other residential developments that axe not built -out.
The Housing Element presents an analysis of the vacant residential land uses within
the City of Edgewater. The element identifies the maximum dwelling units per acre
that could be accommodated within certain land use categories. Maximum allowable
densities within the City's vacant residential land ran between one (1) dwelling unit
per 2.5 `..�;;.' acres for single-family to 12 units per acre for high density.
The Housing Element presents an analysis of the demand for future residential land
by housing types and density level, based on current land use categories.
Between 2000 and the year 2010, it is estimated that roughly 3,327 new housing units
will be needed within the City of Edgewater. This projection includes both
permanent and seasonal dwelling units. The demand for specific housing types was
based on Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing projections.
Examination of recent building permit activity for the years 1990 to 2000 indicated a
strong preference for single-family housing. Of the total units permitted between
this period, roughly 74 percent were for single-family units. Approximately three (3)
percent were multi -family and duplex units, and 23 percent were for mobile homes.
From this analysis and based on total projected housing units, it is assumed that
roughly 3,026 single-family and 301 multi -family additional units will be needed by
2010.
The proportion of current acreage of land use categories to population was used to
determine projected land use categories. As can be seen in Table I- 5, future growth
will demand approximately 3,854 residential acres. This demand was determined
based upon a comparison to the existing number of acres per 1,000 residents for
each land use category with modifications for already approved development.
Since the projected future demand for residential acreage is 3,854 acres and the
Future IAnd Use Map only indicates 3,300 future developable acres, there may be a
need for annexation or increased density to compensate the demand. The typical
reactions of the market to the demand for housing are anticipated to close the gap
between the additional 554 acres that may be needed, considering the ample supply
of vacant land currently surrounding the City.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
D. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 1: To effectively manage the land use pattern in the City to enhance the quality of life for
its amens; promote economic vitality; and, accommodate population and development growth in
an environmentally acceptable manner.
Objective 1.1: Land Use Categories. The City shall maintain regulations for land use
categories and a Future Land Use Map to ensure the coordination of future land uses with existing
and adjacent land uses.
Policy 1.1.1: The adopted Future Land Use Map shall contain and identify appropriate
locations for the following land use categories, as defined in this element.
Land Use Categories
Maximum Density/Intensity
Agriculture ....-_------
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Low Densi Residential
1 dwelling snit/2 5 .. , acres
1 dwellin unit/ acre
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6 4 dwelling muts/ _acre
Medium en Dsity Residential
S dwellin nmts/ "' acre
High Density Residential
12 dwellnx units/ ' '' acre
Commercial
0.5 floor area ratio
Mixed Use
12 dwellin�units per _' acre and 0.5 _floor area ratio
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Industrial
0.5 floor area ratio
Recreation and Open Space
0.25 floor area ratio
Conservation
Not Applicable _
Conservation Overly
Not ApQlicable _
Public/Semi-Public
0.5 floor area ratio
Policy 1.1.2: Density/Intensity. 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.
Policy I.L3: Zoning Disnrcts. 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.
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
dam and analysis of this Element.
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Objective L2: Natural Resource Protection. The City shall maintain land development
regulations that protect natural resources (such as, groundwater, surface water, floodplains, wildlife
habitat, wetlands and other vegetative communities) from the impact of development. Additionally,
the City will prevent development in areas that have inadequate soils, topography or other
constraints to protect public health and welfare. The City shall protect manatees in the Indian River
through the adoption of the Vol sia County Manatee Protection Plan
Policy 1.2.1: As of 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 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 12.2: All previously developed properties must connect to central sewer when
it becomes available within 500-feet of the property and/or structure.
Policy 1.2.3: The City shall continue to pursue funding to retrofit all development that
is utilizing septic systems on unsuitable soils.
Policy 1.2.4: Industrial and commercial land uses that produce hazardous wastes and
any other land use determined by the City to be potentially detrimental
shall be prohibited within 500-feet of all public potable water well radii.
Policy 1.2.5: The City shall 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.
Policy 1.2.6: The City shall use the Conservation Overlay on the Future Land Use
Map and required Environmental Impact Study's to protect the natural
functions of the floodplains in the City and adjacent jurisdictions.
Policy 1.2.7: 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.
Policy 1.2.8: The City shall support the prohibition of development on the mangrove
and spoil islands located within the Indian River/ Mosquito Lagoon
estuary.
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Policy 1.2.4: The City will continue to encourage and coordinate efforts by the FDEP
and Volusia County to vigorously monitor the health and environmental
risks associated with septic tank leachate.
Policy 1.2.5: 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.
Policy 1.2.6: The City shall encourage and participate in intergovernmental management
efforts to protect the quality of the Indian River/Mosquito Lagoon.
Policy 1.2.7: 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 waxers.
Policy 1.2.8: 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:
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.
Policy 1.3.2:
The City shall assist in the application of and compliance with all State and
Federal regulations, which pertain to threatened, endangered and rare
species.
Policy 1.3.3:
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 we species.
Policy 1.3.4:
The City shall continue to protect endangered and raze 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.
Policy 1.3.5
The City shall regtl"te boating impacts on the Indian River pursuant to
Phase II the Boat Facility Siting. oompoLigntuf the Manatee Protection-
Plan for Volusia Countv as adopted by the Citron Aueust 1 2005
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Policy1.3.fi
The City_hall..iMlemcm the "sho aggregation" option referenced in. the
Volusia County Manatee Protection Plan The aggregated number of
motorized boat hps to be constructed within the City is 418 and is based
upon data and resegrch contact d in the Manatee Pmtection Plan fox
Volusia County.
Policy 1.3.7
Singl Famil-y r sid ntial l is witb Indian River frontage shall not be denied
their riparian rights to constm t a minimum ot on (1) motorized boat slip
ep x lot.
Polia 1..8
The City shall enco1gage shaxcdmulti-sW facilities and aggregation of slips
during devc1ol2mnt and redevelopment mcl drag 'mgle-family lots of
record.
Policyy 1.3.9
Any marina devel-opment/redevelglimcnt shall be consistent with the
Manatee Protection Plan for Volusia County.
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The City shall mong2t the protection policies VLrsuant to the Manatee
Proter,tioa Plan for Volusia County.
Objective 1.4:
The City will protect the natural function and values of the 100-year floodplain.
Policy 1.4.1:
The City shall continue to implement its floodplam management regulations
contained within the Land Development Code.
Policy 1.4.2:
The 100-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 L5:
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
trdtthnum, this plan shall link residential areas to business, recreation,
educational and cultural tesources.
Policy L5.3:
The City shall continue to enforce its tree protection ordinance to maintain
natural vegetative filters for air pollution.
Objective 1.6:
The City of Edgewater shall protect and conserve the natural functions of
wetlands and direct incompatible uses away from wetland areas.
Policy 1.6.L•
The City will continue to protect the natural functions of wetlands through
the Conservation Overlay on the Future Land Use Map and the
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
increased number of people will significantly degrade existing clearance times. The City's
location on the mamhmd gives some protection from hurricanes. The hurricane evacuation
clearance times are correctly good. However, there cuaently is no model that addresses
clearance times that are specific to the City limits. During the most recent storm event, the
City was able to evacuate all mobile home parks within two hours.
e. Impacts of FLutLxe Development
The Future Land Use Plan assigns low density (1-5:4 units per acte) on high hazard areas of
undeveloped land east of U.S. Highway 1, with the exception of Highway Commercial and
Institutional zoning of which there is approximately seven percent (70/6). This
Comprehensive Plan proposes few new public facilities in the coastal area. These facilities
are for public access or recreation. By their nature, these facilities must be located in the
coastal area.
New regulations and controls on wetlands protection, performance standards, and tree
preservation should curtail degradation by future development. Latge scale dredge and fill
activities are not expected due to these regulations. However, some alterations for access
and sto owater management will most likely accompany future development. Spoil islands
in the coastal area are protected against development by the State and the City.
The projected development, slated for low density residential, will have low impacts on
species of special status such as the manatee. Impacts may occur from County land use
designations for marinas and boating facilities. Since large scale disruption of wetlands is not
foreseen, impacts on fish species and wading birds should be minimal.
It is not anticipated that the land uses proposed on the Future Land Use Map will have a
detrimental impact on vegetative cover. Much of the remaining wetland cover within the
City has been severely stressed. Various types of small wedand communities still exist along
the Indian River. However, these communities are not very significant. Further, much of
the eastern portion of the City, adjacent to the Indian River is built out. The existing
densities proposed uses on the Future Land Use Map will not have a significant impact on
these wetlands.
f. Post Disaster Redevelopment
There have been several disaster relief studies or plans for the local governments in the
Coastal Planning Area. One is the Hurricane Contingency and Mitigation Study prepared by
the ECFRPC. It looks at several issues relevant to a local government's development of a
post -disaster relief plan; (1) allocation of post -hurricane resource assistance, and (2) general
hazard mitigation programs and policies.
None of the other coastal cities except Edgewater has its own post -disaster relief plans. The
City prepared a "Disaster Preparation, Response and Recovery Plan" in 1995. Chapter Two
of the plan is dedicated entirely to recovery from natural disasters. The plan provides broad
guidelines for evacuation. The Police Department is responsible for maintaining detailed
plans and execution of the plans as instructed by the Director of Emergency Management;
Fire and Rescue; and, other Departments.
The City's Coastal High Hazard Area encompasses the
area as depicted in Map V-9. This area includes both public infrastructure and private
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property. There ate a number of water -dependent uses, including a private marina, and five
(5) City owned parks and recreation areas along Riverside Drive that might be impacted in
the event of a storm surge. Thtre (3) of the parks have fishing piers and dock areas. One
(1) has boat ramp facilities. None of the water -dependent land uses can be relocated. In
addition, to these water -dependent uses, there are a number of residential uses and public
facilities in the Coastal High Hazard Area. The City does not currently anticipate the need to
relocate, modify, or acquire any of these uses which it does not already own. However, in
the wake of a storm event City personnel will make inspections of all damaged structures.
When the City has determined that a structure has suffered damage of greater than fifty
percent (50%) of its value, the City will require that the owner rebuild landward of the
existing structure or modify the structure in such a way that additional damage is unlikely. In
some instances, the City may consider acquiring damaged structures and their lots in order to
expand park areas or prevent build -back in areas of extensive erosion.
The Coastal High Hazard Area's proximity to the shoreline has made it the most desirable
residential area m the City. As a result the Coastal High Hazard Area is almost entirely built
out.
g. Coastal High Hazard Area
The Coastal High Hazard Area includes all areas in the City that are within the Category 1
Hurricane Evacuation Zone, as depicted in Map V-9. 41,e Gity'q
. This area includes lands where public
facilities, such as the fire -rescue station, four (4) city parks, and several lift stations, have
been or potentially could be damaged or undermined by coastal storms such as hurricanes.
This area is predominantly low and medium density residential and recreation areas within
the City. The area encompasses the older part of the City and is essentially built -out with a
few remaining infill lots.
The infrastructure located within the Coastal High Hazard Area is susceptible to storm
surge, but is mostly protected from serious wave action since it is not directly contiguous
with oceanic waters. The only Edgewater public facilities within the Coastal High Hazard
Area include City Hall, the Police Department and a Utility Department office.
The lands in the Coastal Planning Area considered vulnerable to damage in the 100-year
storm are referred to by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as the "A"
and "V" zones (see Map V-6). Although these areas are not considered "Coastal High
Hazard Areas", they are shown because of their susceptibility of flooding during natural
storm events such as hurricanes.
As required by State Legislation, public expenditures that subsidize development in the
Coastal High Hazard Areas should be limited except for public access facilities, resource
restoration facilities, and requests for reconstruction or repair of structures. The City will
coordinate with the County to address the reconstruction or abandonment of buildings; the
rebuilding of public facilities; establish guidelines for determining priorities for the
acquisition of storm -damaged property; and establish principles for repairing, replacing,
modifying, or relocating structures and public facilities in the hurricane vulnerability zone.
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Policy 4.4.5: Public infrastructure receiving damage of more than fifty percent (50%) of its
value that is not necessary to support adopted levels of service shall be
relocated away from the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Objective 4.5: Coaxial High Hazard Area. The City shall limit dte use of pu6he-fdftd��
development in the Coastal High Hazard Area and shall direct population
concentrations away from this area.
Policy 4.5.1 No new public facilities shall be located in the Coastal High Hazard Areas
other than those necessary to support the levels of service identified in the
Capital Improvement Element and for overriding health and safety reasons.
Policy 4.5.2: By 2002, the City shall identify areas in the Coastal High Hazard Area
needing redevelopment, including eliminating unsafe conditions and
inappropriate uses as opportunities arise.
Policy 4.5.3: Land use amendments for areas within the Coastal High Hazard Area shall
not increase the clearance time for evacuation above six (6) hours.
Poli4.5.4 No future land use amendments shall be approved within the Coastal High
Hazard Area which increase thepreviously permitted densit3L.
GOAL 5: PUBUCACCESS
Maintain and improve public access to the sovereign lands of the coastal management areas through
the provisions of coastal access facilities, fishing piers, boat ramps, and marinas.
Objective 5.1: Pubbb Sbomfine Aerett Fanli#et Consistent with the City's population, the City will
provide and maintain physical public access to the shoreline of the Indian River.
Policy 5.1.1 Wherevu feasible, the City shall ensure that all physical public access
facilities to the shoreline shall be accessible by a public toad with adequate
public parking.
Policy 5.1.2 The priority for new pedestrian access shall be pedestrian walkovers or other
alternatives that do not cause environmental degradation.
Policy 5.1.3 The City shall prohibit the vacation of public rights -of -way that provide or
could provide public access to the rivet.
Policy 5.1.4 The City shall pursue rehabilitation or redevelopment of any public access
facilities that indicate deterioration or negative impacts to natural resources.
Objective 5.2: Fishing Pies. The City shall coordinate with Volusia County to ensure that adequate
allocation of fishing piers is provided to meet the demands of the current population.
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