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Comprehensive Plan
of
St. Lucie County, Florida
Prepared by:
St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County
Growth Management Department
ADOPTED: January 9, 1990
REVISED: March 5, 2002 (Ordinance 02-008)
REVISED: January 6, 2004 (Compliance Agreement)
PREAMBLE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
St. Lucie County is a unique Florida community. People who were born here love it and want to stay or
return. Non-natives are charmed by its unusually friendly people and its variety of natural beauty.
The following is a partial list of characteristics, some physical and some social, that are special about St.
Lucie County at this time and that are of such value that they should guide the Goals, Objectives, and
Policies of our Comprehensive Plan. By enumerating these St. Lucie County attributes, we seek to remind
ourselves of our treasures so that we will maintain them despite the changes that come with growth. This,
we believe, is true growth management and the reason for adopting and implementing a strong County
Comprehensive Plan.
Valued Attributes and Characteristics of St. Lucie Countv
1 . Spectacularly beautiful landscapes enhanced by open space and open sky. Prized features are the
ever-changing Atlantic Ocean and its beaches, the tranquil Indian River Lagoon, the beautiful St.
Lucie River, the Everglades-like north and south Savannahs, vast citrus groves and ranches.
2. Friendly people, helpful to strangers, who participate in large numbers for community betterment.
3. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures, providing a variety of organizations, customs, foods,
festivals and arts.
4. Clean air.
5. Comparatively uncrowded roads.
6. Relatively small population.
7. World-renowned and economically-prized research facilities and affiliated businesses: Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institution, the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, USDA Research
Facility.
8. Outstanding educational facilities: public and private K through 12; Indian River Community College;
access to courses being offered by Barry College, Florida Atlantic University, Nova University, and
the University of Florida; plans for a comprehensive state university; excellent, well-located public
libraries.
9. Unique recreation/education facilities at St. Lucie County Historical Museum, UDT SEAL Museum,
Manatee Discovery Learning Center, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Florida Power and Light Energy
Encounter, Oxbow Environmental Learning Center, Tradition Field, the PGA Golf Learning Center,
and a number of outstanding golf courses.
10. Excellent cultural opportunities including the Backus and other art galleries; the Treasure Coast
Opera Society; the Treasure Coast Symphony Orchestra; several jazz organizations; the St. Lucie
Community Theater; IRCC's professional artist series and their student music and drama
department presentations; award winning plays, band, and orchestra performances by public
schools.
11. Abundant public beach accesses, savannahs, parks and other natural lands, protected through
public ownership, which provide opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation.
12. Increasing support for cooperation by all city and county governments.
13. World-famous recreational fishing; boating and marinas; economically productive commercial
fisheries and related industries all made possible because of "the most diverse estuary in North
America" and convenient access to near shore and Gulf Stream fisheries.
14. A rapidly growing eco-heritage tourism economy with an awareness of the need for sustainability.
15. A thriving agricultural economy.
16. Finally, and most important, an energized citizenry desirous of maximizing St. Lucie County's
opportunities but determined to retain its unique historic and natural resources and its Old Florida,
relaxed life style.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY OVERALL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOAL
The Overall Goal of this Plan is to ensure the best living environment and community possible, built on the
needs and desires of the residents of St. Lucie County.
The purpose of this Plan is to protect and enhance the health, safety, and welfare of St. Lucie County's
citizens and of our County's natural and man-made resources.
GOAL 1.1
Objective:
Policy 1 :
Policy 2:
Policy 3:
Policy 4:
ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT POSSIBLE, THROUGH A
MIXTURE OF LAND USES REFLECTING THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE LOCAL
RESIDENTS AND HOW THEY WANT THEIR COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP. THE GOAL
SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY STRICTLY ENFORCED BUILDING, ZONING AND
DEVELOPMENT CODES BASED ON OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES THAT WILL
ENHANCE ST. LUCIE COUNTY'S NATURAL AND MAN-MADE RESOURCES WHILE
~ING ANY DAMAGE OR THREAT OF DEGRADATION TO THE HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COUNTY'S CITIZENS, NATIVE WILDLIFE AND
ENVIRONMENT, THROUGH INCOMPATIBLE LAND USES.
To Improve St. Lucie County's economy while retaining its cultural and natural resources.
Plans for development or re-development shall be consistent with the Overall Plan Goal.
The Local Planning Agency shall conduct an annual workshop to review and revise, if
members so decide, the Preamble's vision of St. Lucie County.
Provide for the consistent and predictable application of the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations that will ensure protection of St. Lucie County property owner's'
investments and their quality of life.
Establish code enforcement on a county-wide basis with proactive efforts on major
corridors.
LAND USE ELEMENT
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
MASS TRANSIT ELEMENT
PORT & AVIATION ELEMENT
HOUSING ELEMENT
POTABLE WATER/SOLID
WASTE/DRAINAGE/SANITARY
SEWER SUB-ELEMENTS
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
RECREATION/OPEN SPACE
ELEMENT
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT
CAPITAL IMPORVEMENTS
ELEMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ELEMENT
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHAPTER
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
Prepared by:
St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County
Department of Growth Management
ADOPTED - January 9, 1990
REVISED - March 5, 2002 (Ord. 02-008)
REVISED - January 6, 2004 (Compliance Agreement)
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NTRODUCTION
NVENTORY
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General Description
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EXISTING LAND USE OVERVIEW
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WESTERN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
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CONCURRENCY
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DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING LAND USES
LAND USE IN ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES
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C. St. Lucie Village
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ANAL YSIS
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CONSIDERATIONS IN LAND USE DECISION MAKING
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LIST OF FIGURES
General Location Map ........ .
General Physiographic Features ........ .
Mining Operation Map Map ... ...... ...
Wellfield Zones Map. . . . . . . . . ........ .
100-year Flood Plain Map. . . . . ........ .
Urban Service Boundary ..... ...... . ..
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Indrio Mixed Use Area .....................
(Reserved) ..............................
Treasure Coast Ind. Park Mixed Use Activity Area
St. Lucie In'tl Airport Mixed Use Activity Area
8t. Lucie Blvd Mixed Use Activity Area .....
Orange Avenue/ 1-95 Mixed Use Activity Area
Midway/Glades Mixed Use Activity Area
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FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NTRODUCTION
This Element, through both written and visual format, presents a pattern of development for the future growth of St. Lucie County. The Future Land Use Element, along
with the Plan as a whole, will attempt to evaluate the needs of this community for the next five (5) years as well through the year 2020. This Element is intended to
serve as the foundation for the balance of the remaining Elements of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
The Future Land Use Element has been divided into a series of sections which analyze the existing patterns of development within the community, portray future
patterns of development and recognize unique or special areas within the community that should be considered in future land use determinations. Integral to the
success of the Comprehensive Plan are the Goals, Objectives, and Policies which will be used to direct the location and intensity of development for the variety of
uses necessary for a healthy and diversified community.
NVENTORY
General Description
St. Lucie County is located along Florida's southeast coast, in the upper reaches of the South Florida geographic region. Locally, this area is referred to as Florida's
Treasure Coast because of the many Spanish Treasure Galleons shipwrecked along this part of the coast. The County comprises approximately 600 square miles,
of which approximately 500 square miles are unincorporated area and subject to the land use and regulatory authority of the St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners. The balance of the County consists of territory located within the incorporated municipalities of Ft. Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and St. Lucie Village. Map
Figure 1-1 indicates the relative location of the County within the State of Florida along with an identification of its internal communities.
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St. Lucie County may be characterized as slightly rectangular in shape. At its widest points, the County measures 24 miles, north/south and 29 miles east/west.
Physiographically, the County is divided into three primary regions: the Atlantic Coastal Ridge (including the barrier islands), the Eastern Valley and the Osceola Plain.
These physiographical regions are identified in Map Figure 1-2.
The dominating physiographic region of the east/central portion of the County is known as the Eastern Valley. The Valley extends from the Atlantic Coastal Ridge
to the central part of the County. Elevations in this area range from + 15 to +30 feet above sea level. The land within this area falls generally to the southeast.
The vast citrus and ranching areas of central and western St. Lucie County are contained within the physiographic areas known as the Sebastian/St. Lucie Flats,
Allapattah Flats and the Osceola Flats. Except where drained for agricultural activities, these areas are characteristically pocketed with surface wetlands and have
limited natural drainage. Elevations in this area are in the range of +30 to +60 feet, with the general fall of the land being from the northwest to the southeast.
The Atlantic Coastal Ridge forms the eastern border of the County and includes the coastal barrier island, locally known as Hutchinson Island, the Indian River Lagoon
and the ridge which lies east of the North and South Savannas and parallels Indian River Drive south of Fort Pierce and US 1 to the north. Elevations range
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River Lagoon. The western terminus
from sea level to about + 15/±17 feet on the barrier islands to as much as +60 feet along the western shorelines of the Indian
of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge lies approximately along the eastern edge of the Savannahs, both north and south of Ft. Pierce.
Located within the Eastern Valley is the single principal freshwater estuary in St. Lucie County, the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Secondary water courses include
the North Fork's two primary tributaries, Five Mile and Ten Mile Creeks. An unconnected freshwater marsh network, known as the Savannas, is located immediately
to the west of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge. The Savannas represent a vanishing natural feature that was once found along the entire length of the Indian River Lagoon,
from Vol usia County to Northern Palm Beach County. Through time, and man's development of the coastal regions, much of this area has been lost. The Savannas
in St. Lucie and northern Martin County are the exceptions. Through the continued effort of the State of Florida's Conservation and Recreational Land (CARL)
acquisition program, approximately 90% of the privately held properties within this area have been acquired for perpetual public preservation.
Lying between the western edges of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge and the barrier island is the Indian River Lagoon. This saltwater estuary is part of a larger ecosystem
which extends 156 miles from Volusia County to Northern Palm Beach County. More detailed discussions on the function and vitality of the Indian River Lagoon system
can be found in the Conservation and Coastal Management Elements of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
Section 258.39(8), (9) and (12), Florida Statutes, provides for the official designation of the Indian River Lagoon and portions of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River
as Aquatic Preserves. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, charged with administration and supervision of these preserves, has adopted specific
management plans for both areas, conducting both research and enforcement actions within them
In addition to its inland estuary and isolated wetland network, St. Lucie County has 21 miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline, much of which is currently undeveloped.
Through the efforts of the citizens of St. Lucie County and the State of Florida, approximately seven miles of this unincorporated oceanfront are under public ownership.
Another two miles of oceanfront property are owned by the Florida Power & Light Company, and are to be maintained in their present natural state in conjunction with
the operation of the St. Lucie Power Plant facilities. The balance of the remaining oceanfront properties is held in private ownership and available for development
activities, which have historically been residential in character. Presently, approximately 45% of this privately held frontage is developed.
EXISTING LAND USE OVERVIEW
As previously mentioned, the intent of this element is to summarize the future land use patterns for St. Lucie County. The distribution of the various Future Land Use
designations should be reasonably related to a projected need; they should be able to be provided with supporting services and facilities when, or as, they are
developed; and, they should reflect the needs and desires of the local residents as to how they wish their community to develop.
The County's prior master plan, the Growth Management Policy Plan (GMPP), was adopted in 1981 in accordance with the Local Government Comprehensive
Planning Act of 1975. That Plan provided a general guide for land use decisions in the unincorporated regions of the County. It recognized the importance of a mix
of land uses and gave the County leverage, through its implementation, in determining the appropriateness of proposed land use activities on a case-by-case basis.
The GMPP also set forth policies for a wide spectrum of environmental issues.
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Population growth in St. Lucie County was explosive in the early and mid-1980's. A fault of the Growth Management Policy Plan was that it failed to provide the
flexibility that was necessary to meet the demands of a rapidly growing community. This shortcoming resulted in the necessity to constantly consider major
amendments that cumulatively served to denigrate the effectiveness of the entire plan.
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The existing Sf. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 1990, took the foundation laid by the County's original master plan (GMPP), and built
the revised intent of Chapter 163.08, Florida Statutes. In doing so, the following issues and concerns were acknowledged and addressed
Preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of the County's natural resources, Including
the Indian River Lagoon,
the North Fork of the St. Lucie River
the Savannas,
the coastal barrier islands system
isolated inland wetland systems,
aquifer recharge areas,
native upland habitat;
migration
ncreased pressure of western development
Emergence of the 1-95/Florida Turnpike corridor as a major force in future development consideration
Desire of the community to attract high-quality employers; and
Efficiency in traffic circulation associated with providing residential areas near employment hubs
This review and revision of the existing Sf. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan refines the work done at that time. The existing Plan allows the flexibility necessary
and not provided by the GMPP. This flexibility is demonstrated by the small number of plan amendments requested since adoption of the existing Plan.
This new Plan addresses the following revised list of issues and concerns
of the County's natural resources. including
including 5 and 10 Mile Creeks.
n the western county:
habitat
Preservation, maintenance, and enhancement
the Indian River Lagoon.
the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
the Savannas, both North and South.
the coastal barrier islands system.
isolated inland wetland systems.
aquifer recharge areas.
native upland habitat, including intact
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Continued pressure for western development and migration
-95/Florida Turnpike corridor as a major force In future development consideration;
The
ncreased desire of the community to attract high-quality employers;
Efficiency in traffic circulation associated with providing residential areas near employment hubs: and
Objectives. and Policies and Future Land Use Map with its associated land use
in the Goals
Efficiency In the provision of all public services.
The County's philosophy for future land use is discussed further
designations.
WESTERN COUNTY
Over the years, the County has been requested to approve development proposals that would permit the encroachment of urban uses in areas previously used for
agricultural purposes. Many of these areas are outside of what may be considered the community's existing urban form or pattern. As discussed later in this element,
the cost of providing the necessary community services to these development sites has become an increasing community concern
DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
This Element establishes an Urban Service Boundary which runs generally along the 1-95/Turnpike corridor and limits the area for which the County will provide
services. Development west of the Urban Service Boundary is limited to densities which range from 1 dwelling unit per acre to .20 dwelling units per acre (1 dwelling
unit per five acres). Development in excess of these densities requires an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of this plan. Any approval of such an amendment
must include findings that the developer will provide the necessary services at no cost to local government and the conversion of agricultural land maintains the viability
of agricultural uses on adjacent lands.
CONCURRENCY
As a part of the County's land development regulations, provisions will be included within the concurrency monitoring system. and the basic development approval
procedures that assure the provision of all necessary facilities concurrent with development
DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING LAND USES
The 1981 St. Lucie County Growth Management Policy Plan established 15 separate future land use categories. These categories were further divided by the St. Lucie
County Community Development Department into 30 separate use designations, in order to provide for a detailed monitoring of the rate and type of land consumption.
The existing Plan establishes 15 land use categories. With the single exception of the description of the Special Use (SD) district. this revision changes neither the
number nor actual designations of the existing plan.
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Because of the level of detail required to maintain an accurate database, the County employs a 1 :200 base map series for monitoring its land use consumption. Due
to the map scale limitations of this plan, it is not possible to accurately portray each of these 15 separate land use categories on one composite map. Small parcels
with individual classification cannot be shown. The Future Land Use Map does indicate broad land use categories and in fact shows the majority of the individual
classifications.
Rule 9J-5.006(1 )(a), Florida Administrative Code (FAC), requires the following designations be depicted on the existing land use map. The land use designations
represented in Table 1-1 are compliant with this requirement, albeit using slightly different terminology. Table 1-1 should be referred to in order to identify the required
designations
The major use of land within the unincorporated areas of the County is agriculture. Well over 60% of the County is presently used for the production of citrus, cash
crops or ranching activities. These agricultural activities account for St. Lucie County being ranked among the top citrus producers in the State of Florida, contributing
substantially to the local and regional economy.
The largest urban use of land within the unincorporated area of the County is for detached, single family residential dwelling units. This use accounts for approximately
13,000 acres with an additional 14,900 acres vacant and available for this use. Multi-family and mobile home development activities account for about 4,000 acres
of the remaining developed portions of the County. About 600 acres are available for these uses.
TABLE 1-1
State vs. Local Land Use Comparisons
Equivalent
Lucie County Designation
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Designation
FAC.
Rule 9J-5.006(1)(a)
Residential
Residential
Commercial
Commercial
Industrial
ndustrial
Resource Production
Agricultural
Conservation/Recreation
Recreational
Conservation/Recreation
Conservation
Public Services
Public Services
Public Services
Educational
Public Buildings & Grounds
Other Public Buildings
VacanVUndeveloped
VacanVUndeveloped
Public Services
Historic Resources
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Existing commercial and industrial activities account for approximately 5,100 acres. An additional 1 ,850 acres are available for commercial uses. About 850 acres
are available for industrial uses. The remaining urban portions of the County are comprised of public service/recreation and transportation/utility activities.
LAND USE IN ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES
While not specifically addressed in this Element, land use decisions made by the municipalities of F1. Pierce, Port S1. Lucie and S1. Lucie Village can be expected
to have an impact on the land use activities that will occur within the unincorporated areas. As such. a brief discussion of the nature of these communities is necessary.
FT. PIERCE
The City of Ft. Pierce is the oldest incorporated municipal body in S1. Lucie County. Ft. Pierce serves as the County Seat and has historically been the center for both
commercial and industrial activity for the entire County. F1. Pierce is currently estimated to have a permanent population of about 37,516 (2000), with seasonal
increases primarily attributed to tourism and labor demands from the· agricultural industries.
A.
The City of Ft. Pierce is consistent with small Florida coastal cities developed around the turn of the century. There is a small but well defined Central Business District
(CBD), along with a number of residential neighborhoods. Typical of many established urban communities, the F1. Pierce CBD is being transformed from a retail-
oriented business center into a more specialized business/office/service/tourist center. General retail activities are generally located in the "suburban" fringe areas
of the City.
depend on the redevelopment and conversion of lower intensity uses to higher intensity uses
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Land use distributions within the City of F1. Pierce are typical of most Florida cities its size and development age. For many years the US #1 corridor has served as
the commercial core of the community. This land use pattern has carried out into the unincorporated areas of the County and is indicated on the future land use maps.
Development to the west has typically been residential with the exception of an emerging commercial area along Okeechobee Road and as far west as the Sunshine
State ParkwayfTurnpike.
The City of F1. Pierce is essentially built out
or the annexation of additional property.
PORT ST. LUCIE
In 1961, articles of incorporation were filed with the State of Florida, creating the City of Port S1. Lucie. In 1960, there were estimated to be approximately 100 persons
living in what would become Port S1. Lucie. In 1970, the number of residents was recorded as 330 and by 1980, the number of residents was recorded as 14,690.
By 2000, the estimated population of the City was 88,769, which represents a 600% increase over 1980 levels.
B.
Port S1. Lucie may best be described as a pre-platted, single family residential community. The City encompasses approximately 80 square miles, yet because of
the large number of platted, individually owned, single family lots, there is very limited existing opportunity for medium/large scale multi-family, commercial or industrial
development within the city limits. The S1. Lucie West Development of Regional Impact provides the City with an opportunity to allow centralized services to develop.
and Port S1. Lucie
generally along the US #1
The City of Port S1. Lucie is dominated by residential uses. Non-residential development activities within this city occur
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mpact and to a lesser degree in isolated neighborhood developments throughout the City.
Population projections for Port St. Lucie indicate a continued high rate of residential growth. As in the past, the majority of this growth will be detached, single family
dwelling units, located on individual 10,000-12,000 square foot lots. This form of community development is typical of the land sales/development practices of Florida
in the 1960's and 1970's. This pattern is extremely inefficient for the economical provision of municipal services.
Development of Regional
within the St. Lucie West
Blvd. corridors
ST. LUCIE VILLAGE
St. Lucie Village is a small residential community located along the west banks of the Indian River, north of Ft. Pierce. The Village was incorporated in 1960 and
contains about 3 square miles. The estimated April, 1988, population of the Village was 550. The 2000 census counted 604 residents. Until such time as the remaining
undeveloped tracts within the Village are built upon, there is not expected be any significant increase in the Village's population. There are no significant areas of
commercial or industrial development within the jurisdiction of St. Lucie Village.
C.
8t. Lucie Village is also dominated by residential use but at a much smaller scale than Port St. Lucie. Non-residential development activities within the Village generally
occur only along the US #1 Corridor.
there do not appear to be any points of significant land use conflict with the adjacent municipalities of Fort Pierce
MUNICIPAL LAND USE CONFLICTS
When compared to the County's future land use plan
Port 81. Lucie or St. Lucie Village.
As mentioned above, the City of Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie Village are dominated by residential use. Non-residential development activities within these communities
are limited to essentially strip commercial development along the US #1 Corridor (Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie Village) and isolated neighborhood development
throughout the City of Port 81. Lucie. On the whole, when compared to the County's future land use plan, there do not appear to be any points of significant land use
conflict with the adjacent municipalities of Port 81. Lucie or St. Lucie Village.
LAND USE CONFLICTS IN ADJACENT COUNTIES
81. Lucie County is bordered by three other Counties. Martin County lies 10 the south, Indian River County lies to the north, and Okeechobee County lies to the west.
The Atlantic Ocean serves as the eastern County boundary. The dominant land use along each of the County's boundaries is agriculture and/or community
service/facility (parks, landfills, correctional centers, etc.) development. The most intense urban designations are found within an approximately 10 mile strip parallel
to the Atlantic coastline. Review of the various Future Land Use Elements of the Comprehensive Plans for Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties indicates
no significant change in the existing Future Land Use pattern. Based upon existing conditions, it may also be inferred that no significant change to the existing land
use pattern should be expected. As with the municipalities, no major land use conflicts exist along county borders.
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ANALYSIS
POPULATION
A.
Lucie County through the year 2020
In addition to the permanent population of the community, an estimate of the increases resulting from a seasonal adjustment to the permanent population has been
included. The seasonal adjustment factor used in these population estimates is 20% of the permanent population. This multiplier was developed utilizing information
provided through the Florida Department of Transportation 1985 Highway Capacity Manual and by Dr. James Nicholas, PhD, Technical Memorandum on the Methods
Used to Calculate Road Impact Fees, S1. Lucie County Florida. (1989). No local surveys or empirical studies have been conducted that would provide a more definitive
statistical base.
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St. Lucie County Population Projections
Year St. Lucie County Unincorporated
1980 87,182 38,097
1985 116,239 47,120
1990 120,582 47,629
1995 171,003 61,676
2000 198,143 67,765
2005 222,140 72,764
2010 245,542 77,400
2015 265,185 83,205
2020 286,400 89,445
Source: 1990 U.S. Census; University of Florida, Bureau of Business and Economic Research
in 1988, the City of Port S1. Lucie accounted for about 30% of the total County population, while at the same time the unincorporated areas of County accounted for
40% of the overall permanent population. The existing Plan projected that the population of Port S1. Lucie would surpass the populations of both the City of F1. Pierce
and the unincorporated County within 25 years. This, in fact, happened within 10 years of the adoption of that Plan. Today, Port S1. Lucie accounts for about 45%
of the population while the unincorporated County accounts for about 30%. This rapid growth in Port S1. Lucie is expected to continue. Its affect has caused the
population of unincorporated S1. Lucie County to decrease as a percentage of the county's population, even as it increases numerically. Projecting this trend forward,
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29% of the year 2020 population residing in the unincorporated regions of the community.
CONSIDERATIONS IN LAND USE DECISION MAKING
SOILS
In considering lands that are potentially available for development, the sensitive nature of the environment and its ability to support that development must be carefully
considered. Development activities in much of St. Lucie County need to address the issues of poorly drained soils. Typical of this region, the dominant soil series is
the Pineda-Wabasso-Riviera and Winder-Riviera soil groups. These are classified by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service as being soils of swamps, marshes, and very
wet areas that are subject to ponding or flooding. They are not considered as prime for development in their natural state. However, it should be noted that through
the application of proper building practices, these soils may be used for urban development purposes. Map 8-5 (Conservation Element) provides a generalized
description of the various soil types found in St. Lucie County.
A.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
Within St. Lucie County, there are several historical sites and places, identified on both State and National registers. These sites and facilities consist of both onshore
locations as well as offshore treasure wrecks. The region's name, The Treasure Coast, was in large measure brought about because of the number of Spanish treasure
ships lost in storms off the coastal areas
B.
Within the unincorporated areas of the County only one nationally recognized historic structure is identified, the Casa Caprona Apartment site. Built during the first
quarter of the 20th century, in conjunction with what is now called the Florida East Coast Railroad, the Casa Caprona facility served as a hotel for travelers and land
purchasers from the north during the early Florida land boom periods. The facility, constructed in the typical Mediterranean style of the time, is now used as a co-op
apartment complex. Its inclusion on the National Historic Register may assist in its preservation for the future. To date, it has not been well maintained.
The protection of historic resources is important for both preserving the heritage of an area and providing guidance for the future development of a community. Many
of the identified historic resources in the County are archaeological in nature, unique hammock habitat, Indian mound areas and undersea wreck sites. Structural
facilities are few and are typical of the early 20th century Florida Cracker style of architecture. Figure 7-8 (Coastal Element) identifies the location of the various historic
resources/facilities within the county. There are no historic districts or other areas of accepted concentration of historic resources in unincorporated St. Lucie County.
The County has budgeted funds to match state funding for an archeologic survey to be conducted in the next fiscal year. The results of that survey can be incorporated
into the Plan when available.
There has been interest in creating a historic district for White City, a turn of the century community with a rich history located in the east central portion of the county.
Although few of its original structures have survived, examples of vernacular architectures of various periods abound.
As a part of the County's Land Development Regulations, efforts should be made to strengthen local historic preservation regulations by regulating development that
is in known historic areas, by establishing historic preservation guidelines for implementation into any historic district or area that may be created, and by encouraging
the adaptive reuse of historic structures.
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As important as preserving a Community's past and heritage may be, it is acknowledged that there may be instances when for the greater good of the community
it is necessary to alter or relocate a historic site or facility. In those instances, the removal or relocation of any facilities should be done only as an action of last resort
and only in a manner that will ensure the maintenance of the character of the relocated facility. In those instances where it is necessary to remove an archaeological
site, efforts should be given to permitting the complete exploration of the site, in accordance with State regulations, prior to the alteration/destruction of that resource.
material including sand and coquina rock. There
material operations.
MINERAL RESOURCES
Mining and mineral extraction operations in the unincorporated areas of the County have historically been limited to fi
are presently 21 authorized extraction operations within the County. With the exception of three, all are sand or fi
C.
Under the County's mining regulations, a permit approval is required before any type of extractive operation may commence that results in the off-site removal of more
than 100 cubic yards of material. These mining permits may vary in length from 5 years (Class I) to 20 years (Class II). The Class II permits are issued only for those
operations removing rock material, and are to be reviewed every five years. Class I permits can be renewed every five years, subject to compliance with all applicable
standards. In addition to all required County approvals, all mineral extraction operations are required to comply with applicable South Florida Water Management
District standards. Further regulations governing the operations and permitting procedures for mining operations are found in the County's Land Development
Regulations
In considering areas for new development, the County has historically looked unfavorably upon the introduction of extraction operations near or otherwise adjacent
to residential environments. The County in 1984 instituted new permitting procedures that call for approval of a special zoning designation, Industrial Extraction (IX),
before any type of final mining permits can be issued. In considering the future land use allocations, the County has initiated efforts to ensure that all existing activities
are adequately separated from encroachment on residential uses. Although the Industrial Extraction designation is considered to be compatible within most land use
categories because of the required public review/hearing procedures, the County has committed through the development polices in this Element and the Conservation
Element, to continue to review these procedures. To date, the procedures have generally accomplished the goal of protecting residential environments from
encroachments of these uses
1-3 identifies those approved mining operations within the unincorporated areas of the County.
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WELLFIELD PROTECTION
In 1989, 81. Lucie County adopted a Wellfield Protection Ordinance designed to be the first step in a comprehensive wellfield protection program for the entire County.
The Interim Wel/field Protection Ordinance was later incorporated as Section 6.03.00 of the County's Land Development Code. Map 1-4 identifies the outside perimeter
of the 1000 foot area of impact around each of the major producing wellfields in the County. The 1000 foot impact area is the area in which the underground water
table is to be protected by the County's Wellfield Protection Regulations. The State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, has recently amended its
regulations to protect a 500 foot area around major public wells. The County should review its regulations for consistency purposes
D.
Pierce
In the southern and extreme northern regions of the County, the major land use within these zones of influence is residential. The zones around the City of Ft
reflect a more diverse use of land and are subject to greater monitoring as called for in the Wellfield Protection Ordinance.
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Although most of the production wells for the Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority are located within the City of Ft. Pierce, the areas of influence extend for some distance into
the unincorporated regions of the County. Many of these areas currently have incompatible uses that if left un monitored could potentially lead to contamination of
the wellfield and its loss as a producing source.
Under the County's interim regulations, uses within a 1000 foot radius of each producing public well are required to comply with a strict set of design and permitting
standards intended to reduce the risks of contamination. It is the intention of St. Lucie County to expand upon these regulations as necessary to ensure the continued
protection of this resource. The issue of wellfield protection and underground water-resources is discussed further in the Conservation and Infrastructure (Potable
Water) Elements of this plan.
REDEVELOPMENT/RENEWAL POTENTIAL
With the exception of a few isolated areas, most of the major development activity that has taken place in the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County is less than
25 years old. Rule 9J-5.006(2)(B), FAC, does not require that detailed original data studies be undertaken to determine the exact extent of any areas of blight, or
substandard housing conditions. Although no specific studies have been conducted that could be used to identify such areas in need of redevelopment, the fact that
most of the County's development is less than 25 years old would lend credence to the position that areas of "blight" are not a significant problem within the
unincorporated areas of the County.
E.
Although no specific areas of blight have been identified within the unincorporated areas, the County should strive to enact, through its Land Development Regulations,
incentive programs that would serve to keep areas from becoming blighted so as to avoid the detrimental effects that it creates on the community, both in appearance
and on its economic base. The County should, in conjunction with the goals, objectives and policies of the Housing Element, strive for the establishment of minimum
housing standards that would be used to prevent the deterioration of established residential areas. In conjunction with these minimum codes, the County should strive
to locate its land use activities in such a manner so as to provide optimum separation of incompatible uses.
FLOODPRONE AREAS
Typical of the southeast coast of Florida, St. Lucie County is generally level with an average elevation above sea level of 30 feet. With the exception of the area along
the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, there are no pronounced physical relief features in the County. Surface water flows in the majority of the County are generally northwest
to southeast, with the primary receiving water body being the Indian River Lagoon through Five and Ten Mile Creeks and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and
the C-24 and C-25 Canals. Surface water flows in the extreme southwestern portion of the County are generally southwesterly into Lake Okeechobee. Surface water
flows in the extreme northwestern portion of the County are generally northerly into the headwaters of the St. Johns River.
F.
As indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Flood Hazard Maps for S1. Lucie County, most of the areas east of the Atlantic Ridge
are within a special flood hazard zone. Portions of the County along the North Fork of the S1. Lucie River and areas adjacent to the Savannas are also indicated as
being within areas of special flood hazard, subject to shallow flooding in a 100 year or greater storm event. It should be noted that specific site conditions may cause
localized flooding to occur during storm events of less than 100 year rainfall. Areas that are indicated as being outside of the 100 year flood plain may experience
localized inundation during a major storm event due to local conditions. This flooding is not necessarily indicative of being within
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impacts are addressed in greater detail in the Infrastructure Element, Drainage Sub-element, of the Comprehensive Plan.
FEMA has identified two specific flood zones, or areas, that would be subject to more considerable impacts from flood water and storm surge conditions. These areas
of particularly special hazard are the "V' (velocity) Zone and the Floodway. Within St. Lucie County the "V" Zone has been defined as that area lying east of the Barrier
Island Coastal Dune and selected areas along the base of the western shoreline of the Indian River Lagoon, south of Ft. Pierce. Current St. Lucie County regulations,
as well as those of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, limit the type of construction activity in this zone to "breakaway" structures such as dune
crossovers and boat piers. However, were it possible to construct any residence or other permanent structure in these areas, compliance with all applicable flood and
storm protection requirements would be required.
A floodway has been defined by FEMA authorities to mean the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be preserved in order
to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. In the Base Flood Insurance Study for St. Lucie County
issued in February, 1981, the concept of floodways was discussed and dismissed because of the relatively slight topography and the apparent width of the flood plain.
As such, a floodway designation is not included within any of the identified flood prone areas within unincorporated St. Lucie County. However, should Federal
authorities eventually provide a quantitative means to define such an area within the confines of the local community, then the County's Flood Damage Prevention
Regulations, which will be included as a part of the Land Development Regulations, will need to be amended. Map 8.4 (Conservation Element) identifies the general
areas identified as within the 100 year flood plain. In this Plan, these areas are only generally identified. Prior to any building activity, flood zone location should be
verified through the St. Lucie County Community Development Department. As of this date, only the eastern 1/4 of St. Lucie County has been mapped by FEMA
authorities. The remaining unincorporated portions of St. Lucie County have not yet been mapped. However, as soon as mapping studies are conducted in this area,
it may be necessary to expand the County's flood plain protection regulations to include any newly identified zones
S1. Lucie County currently participates in the National Flood Insurance Protection Program. All new construction located within any identified flood hazard zone must
meet all applicable flood-proofing requirements. It is not the intent of S1. Lucie County to prohibit all development activities within the identified flood plain. The intent
is to ensure that whatever construction does occur is done in such a manner as not to cause danger to the occupants of a structure; not to adversely impact upon
adjacent property owners, upstream or downstream; and not to cause any net increase in public expenditures to correct locally caused flooding problems.
In the event that any existing structures located within the 100 year flood plain were damaged or destroyed, their replacement can be authorized provided that all new
construction complies with regulations in effect at the time of the new permit issuance. As indicated by Figure 1-5, most of the identified flood hazard areas in the
County are used for residential or conservation purposes. No high intensity development is permitted within these identified high hazard areas
NORTH FORK OF THE ST. LUCIE RIVER
Beginning in central St. Lucie County, the North Fork of the S1. Lucie River provides an example of a unique Florida resource that is rapidly vanishing. The North Fork
has been designated an Aquatic Preserve by the State of Florida. This Preserve is characterized by both freshwater hardwood swamp in its northern reaches and
tidally influenced brackish mangrove areas in its southern reaches.
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As described further in the drainage sub-element, the North Fork has been utilized as the "main drain" for the central portion of the County. This has resulted in much
of the upper reaches of the river being channelized for water control purposes. However, there remain several areas of native hardwood vegetation that warrant some
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degree of special attention
In 1980, the Board of County Commissioners adopted regulations governing certain development activities along the banks of The North Fork of The St. Lucie River.
These regulations were first designed to limit the effects of soil erosion and river siltation, which were contributing to local flooding. As a by-product of this original
intent, some degree of shoreline conservation was achieved. However, its affects were limited due to provisions in the law that allowed for the removal of native
vegetation and, in its place, the introduction of non-indigenous plants and tree species.
Noting this unanticipated side effect, as well as the increasing concern over the control of siltation and its effect on stormwater removal, the County incorporated Land
Development Regulations, to supplement those of Article II, Chapter 1-7.5, Drainage and Erosion Control, St. Lucie County Code and Compiled laws. The water
courses identified are the only major inland waterways in the unincorporated County. The segments identified still represent a close proximity to natural conditions
in that they have not been irreparably altered through channelization efforts.
It should be noted that nothing within these regulations is intended to usurp or abridge the lawful permitting authority of any other regulatory agency. In those cases
where multiple jurisdictional authority exists, the more stringent of the regulations applies.
AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES
With some limited exceptions, principally associated with transportation, the existing community facilities and services in St. Lucie County have been determined to
adequately meet the needs of the present population. Within the various other elements of this Plan, detailed discussion can be found on issues related to
Infrastructure, Transportation and the Parks & Recreation needs necessary to accommodate future growth in the community.
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As provided for under the requirements of concurrency, new development activities are only to be authorized in conjunction with the availability of public services to
support that development. "New development" includes all that activity requiring some form of local government approval. It is not the intention of this section, or of
any subsequent implementing program for concurrency monitoring, to permit any development that cannot be adequately served with community facilities, as required
in this plan.
provide
A detailed concurrency management system as required by Chapter 9-J5 is included as a part of the Capital Improvement Element of this Plan. This system wi
the monitoring necessary to ensure that no development takes place that would cause failure in any required area of service.
URBAN SERVICE AREAS
Figure 1-6a, identifies that portion of the unincorporated County that is within the Urban Service Area. This area lies to the east of the previously discussed Urban
Service Boundary and represents the preferred regions for development at urban intensities. The area indicated is the most likely to have centralized water and
wastewater services provided by either a municipal utility or a privately operated regional enterprise. The intent of the urban service area designation is to restrict the
negative impacts of a sprawling low density development pattern and the fiscal burden that pattern of development has on the ability of the community to meet its
service needs.
is intended to indicate the areas of the County that can reasonably
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fiscal planning periods of this plan
Policy 1.1.5.1, of the Future Land Use Element speaks to the definition of the boundary of the Urban Service line. This Policy provides for some flexibility in the exact
location of this line by as much as 1,500 feet, without the need to amend to the Comprehensive Plan. This flexibility is based upon the recognition that as properties
develop they may in fact have boundaries that lie in part beyond the defined Urban Service boundary as depicted. It is not the intention of this plan to penalize these
properties for being partially outside of this area.
be expected to be provided with necessary community services during the
For example, it is conceivable that a property could be divided by the Urban Service boundary, but through particular topographic conditions it may be possible for
that entire site to receive the full range of community utility services. The Urban Service designation is not intended to be a line of absolute demarcation for the
provision of these services.
FUTURE LAND USE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP
Figure 1-6b, represents the Future Land Use Classifications for St. Lucie County at a scale of approximately one inch equals one mile. This is the adopted scale for
submission of this Comprehensive Plan. However, specific figures throughout this Element and the remaining elements of the Comprehensive Plan may be reduced
for presentation purposes.
A.
In conjunction with the adoption of this plan by the Board of County Commissioners, the Department of Community Development shall prepare and be responsible
for maintaining a county-wide map series at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet, or as otherwise may be available from the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser's map
database. The purpose of this map series is for delineating the future land use designations on a property specific basis. Amendments to the land use designations
on these maps, once approved, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 163.3187 or 163.3189, Florida Statutes
It is acknowledged that the Future Land Use Map designates more land use acreage than is projected to be required to accommodate the minimum year 2020
population needs. Additional urban land uses have been included:
To provide choice of location;
To be able to take into account environmental constraints: and
To recognize site specific limitations.
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One of the fundamental philosophies of the 1985 Growth Management Act and subsequent Growth Management legislation, is that a local community must provide
for the service demands of its current and new residents. One strategy to provide both efficient and adequate services is through the containment of "urban sprawl".
Urban sprawl for the purpose of this plan can be defined as that spatial pattern of development that fails to account for the service demands placed upon the local
community resulting in a greater and disproportionate share of financial impact falling upon that part of the community already in place.
The Future land Use Map (Figure 1-6b) reflects this fundamental philosophy of containment. In the most general descriptive terms, the future land use maps direct
future development away from the environmentally sensitive areas of the coastal and estuarine environment to more concentrated employment and housing centers
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This particular pattern of development is somewhat different than the typical coastal community in Southeast Florida. Yet it should be pointed out that St. Lucie County
has certain physical differences that serve to discourage the intense urbanization of its easternmost regions. Concerns about the further degradation of the quality
of the riverine systems of the Indian River Lagoon, the North Fork of the St. Lucie River as well as the Savannas, which could be accelerated through the discharge
of stormwater run-off, has lead St. Lucie County to recognize the need to move west of these areas with its more intense development patterns, while maintaining
the Urban Service Boundary. Other considerations for developing areas along the western edges of the current urban form are the physical and fiscal constraints
faced with increasing development intensities, and providing the necessary transportation and community services in this area. By directing future land development
into areas that can be economically provided with urban services and do not have major environmental constraints, it will be possible to more effectively provide for
the future needs of the community
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
The following future land use designations are those portrayed on the Future Land Use Map (Figure 1-6B). These descriptions provide the intent as well as recommend
permitted/preferred uses within each designation. Further descriptions include other uses related to the predominant use which are consistent with the intent of the
designation and which would be permitted at the discretion of the County. All residential densities are given in dwelling units per gross acre (du/ac). With the exception
of the description of the Special District (SD) classification, these designations are unchanged from the existing Plan.
B.
Also included in this section is a description of how the Future Land Use Map addresses certain non-residential uses. As explained later. specific non-residential uses
are permitted within a variety of future land use designations without requiring amendments to the map
~
Finally, Table 1-3 provides a land use districVzoning district compatibility chart that is intended to provide assistance in the application of compatible zoning districts
as currently found in St. Lucie County's Land Development Regulations.
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U X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
I X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
RF X X X X X X X X X X X X
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AG-5
x
x
x
x
x x x
x x x x x
x x x x x
x x x x
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x
x
x
x
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x
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x
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PUD
PNRD
PMUD
HIRD
RVP
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indicates requirement for Conditional Use to insure compatibility
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C
LAND USE CATEGORIES
(AG-5)
The AG-5 land use designation is intended for those areas of the County outside of the planned urban service area which are associated with agricultural and
agricultural-related activities. These areas are recognized for first being appropriate for the production of citrus, cash crops, or ranching activities. These areas are
acknowledged as potentially suitable for limited residential development under the following criteria:
AGRICUL TURAL-5
A.
must be in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Regulations;
PUD) process as provided for in the
Development
residential development
All residential development proposals in excess of 8 units must be approved through the Planned Unit
Land Development Regulations;
AI
o
ncluding combinations of properties/uses, in excess of 200 acres should be in conjunction
pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, for the purpose of providing the necessary
Any activity other than crop or food product related production,
with the establishment of a Community Development District
infrastructure facilities to support that development; and,
o
o
per 5 gross acres)
unit
(1 )
gross acre (one
Residential densities are set at a maximum of .20 units per
o
(AG-2.5)
The AG-2.5 land use designation is intended for those areas of the County outside of the planned urban service area which are associated with agricultural and
agricultural-related activities. These areas are recognized for first being appropriate for the production of citrus, cash crops, or ranching activities. These areas are
acknowledged as potentially suitable for limited residential development under the following criteria:
2.5
AGRICULTURAL
B.
n the
restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Regulations
Development (PUD) process as provided for
must be In accordance with applicable standards and
must be approved through the Planned Unit
residential development
AI
o
All residential development proposals in excess of 8 units
Land Development Regulations;
Any activity other than crop or food product related production, including combinations of properties/uses, in excess of 200 acres should be in conjunction
with the establishment of a Community Development District, pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, for the purpose of providing the necessary
infrastructure facilities to support that development; and,
o
o
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per 2.5 gross acres)
unit
1 )
Residential densities are set at a maximum of .40 units per gross acre (one
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o
(RE)
The Residential Estate (RE) land use category is intended to act as a transitional area between the agricultural areas and the more intense residential areas in the
eastern portion of the County. This category is found predominantly along the western edge of the urban form, but is also appropriate for areas of special environmental
concern such as along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon.
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
c.
per gross acre. These areas are not required to be
The RE designation is intended for large lot, single-family detached residential dwellings, at a density of one unit
served with central utilities, however when at all practical, service connections should be provided.
criteria:
mited residential development under the following
The RE designation is acknowledged as potentially suitable for
n the
must be in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Regulations;
Development (PUD) process as provided for
residential development
All residential development proposals In excess of 8 units must be approved through the Planned Unit
Land Development Regulations;
AI
o
o
pursuant to
District
of a Community Development
to support that development; and,
Any residential development in excess of 200 acres should be in conjunction with the establishment
Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, for the purpose of providing the necessary infrastructure facilities
o
gross acre
1
perone
unit
1
Residential densities are set at a maximum of one
o
(RS)
The Residential Suburban (RS) land use category is intended to act as a transitional area between the agricultural areas and the more intense residential areas in
the eastern portion of the County. This category is found predominantly along the western edge of the urban form, but is also appropriate for areas of special
environmental concern such as along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon
RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN
D.
The RS designation is intended for large lot, single-family detached residential dwellings, at a density of one to two units per gross acre. These areas are not required
to be served with central utilities, however when at all practical, service connections should be required.
(RU)
The Residential Urban (RU) classification is the predominant residential land use category in the County. This residential land use category provides for a maximum
density of 5 dwelling units per gross acre. The RU designation is generally found between the identified urban service areas and the transitional RS areas. These
properties need to be serviced with central water and wastewater services. These services may be provided by either a public utility or through private on-site facilities,
as would be permitted in accordance with all applicable regulations. New development in the RU areas can occur using traditional single-family or multi-family zoning
RESIDENTIAL URBAN
E.
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designations or through the Planned Unit
(RM)
The Residential Medium (RM) land use category is to be applied to those areas that are within, or planned to be within, areas of central community services. A
maximum residential density of nine dwelling units per gross acre is permitted under this land use designation. If required, the actual density is subject to the
satisfactory completion of the rezoning process, which would include complete review of the physical suitability of the property for development at the proposed
intensity.
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM
F.
Medium density residential land uses can act as a transition between the lower intensity RU areas and the more intense land use designations. Zoning applications
within the RM land use area include single-family, multi-family, or PUD zoning.
(RH)
Areas designated Residential High (RH) are intended to accommodate high density development, not to exceed 15 dwelling units per gross acre. In order to develop
at this intensity, it must be possible to connect into a central water and wastewater service facility, and the subject property must be located in an area of the County
which has available all urban services and facilities including fire protection, police, recreation, roadways, and schools.
RESIDENTIAL HIGH
G.
(MXD)
The intent of the Mixed Use Development (MXD) designation is to identify those areas where innovative land use concepts are encouraged. Application of this district
should be with prudence, and should be only to those areas where traditional land use classifications do not afford the desired flexibility and community input in land
use planning necessary to address local concerns. Candidates for this district include all 1-95 interchange areas, the S1. Lucie County International Airport, Community
Development Districts created pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes and areas of special or unique environmental consideration that may not be appropriate for
traditional land use designations
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
H.
Uses within the areas classified as Mixed Use should be segregated as to intensity and indicated in the form of a concept master plan which is to be included as a
part of the land use designation process. The following criteria, in addition to those as cited in Objective 1.1.7, are to be used in the development of Mixed Use areas:
Unless otherwise compliant with the identified intensity classification, any change in zoning shall be to the Planned Unit Development (PUD), Planned Non-
residential Development (PNRD) or Mixed Use Development (MXD), as described in the 81. Lucie County Land Development Regulations. Those properties
with compatible existing zoning designations are encouraged to develop under the PUD, PNRD or MXD regulations.
o
15 du/ac.
is to take place. In no case should gross residential density exceed
t
n which
Residential development shall be regulated by the intensity district
o
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uses shall be compatible with internal and external adjacent land uses.
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(SD)
The intent of the Special District (SD) designation is to identify those areas where specific uses or combinations of uses are anticipated. These include previously
approved Community Development Districts, areas for which a site specific development plan or concept has been granted, or areas which by their location have
specific issues and concerns for their development
SPECIAL DISTRICT
I.
Any Increase over the present
Residential densities within an area designated as a Special District are limited to what the current land use designation authorizes
designation may be considered only through the Plan Amendment process.
(COM)
The Commercial (COM) land use designation is applicable to areas of future commercial development, in addition to those existing developed commercial areas. Future
commercial areas should be located at points of high transportation access, with specific action taken to prevent the development of new linear commercial strips.
COMMERCIAL
J.
Although this plan supports the location of higher intensity commercial uses at the intersection of arterial roadways, it should not be interpreted to mean that every
intersection should be designated for commercial activities. Unless otherwise designated on the future land use maps, applications for commercial use should be done
in conjunction with a detailed review of the impacts of such development on adjacent property, specifically noting what, if any, negative neighborhood impacts could
result. .
The Commercial (COM) designation is intended to accommodate all commercial zoning districts as identified under St. Lucie County's Land Development Regulations.
Office and general retail uses are considered the principal uses within the COM designated areas
(IND)
This land use designation is applied to specific areas of the County identified as suitable for industrial use. This land use designation is intended to be implemented
through both the heavy and light industrial zoning districts, with the specific criteria for zoning application as provided for under the policies of the Future Land Use
Element.
INDUSTRIAL
J.
Areas designated for Industrial activities must have available all necessary services and facilities prior to development, supplied by either public or private sources
as permitted. In addition, developments proposing to incorporate heavy industrial uses will be required to be adequately buffered from any adjacent use that would
be incompatible.
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(P/F)
The Public Facilities (P/F) land use designation is applied to properties used for such activities as education and places of worship. This designation may also be
applied to other public uses such as jails and administrative buildings.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
K.
(T/U)
The purpose of this district is to recognize the Transportation or Utility use of property. This designation may be applied as appropriate subject to review of the specific
application and intended use of the property.
TRANSPORT AnON/UTI LlTIES
L.
The Transportation/Utilities (T/U) land use designation has been applied principally to four areas
Lucie County International Airport;
St
1)
The St. Lucie County Landfi
2)
The St. Lucie Power Plant site located on South Hutchinson Island: and
3)
Midway Road.
Midway switching station along West
and Light
The Florida Power
4)
(H)
The Historic (H) land use designation is applied to properties of historic significance as identified by the national historic register, or State of Florida.
HISTORIC
M
CONSERVATION
The Conservation land use designation has been divided into two categories: ResidentiaVConservation (RlC) and Conservation-Public (Cpub). These designations
are intended to identify areas of the County which exhibit unique or special environmental characteristics, and may be either publicly or privately held. The designations
are described in more detail below.
N.
Residential/Conservation (RlC): The Residential/Conservation category is intended to identify those privately controlled lands that contain unique vegetation
or have characteristics which warrant special attention prior to their being developed. The Residential/Conservation designation is not intended to prevent
development activities. Instead, its purpose is to identify those areas that, due to special environmental or other unique constraints, location, property
configuration, or topography should be more closely examined before final development approvals are authorized.
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Areas within
per 5 gross acres)
dwelling unit
(1
Areas designated Residential/Conservation carry a development potential of .20 dwelling units per gross acre
the RlC designation should be developed using the following criteria:
The development is supplied with central water and sewer service; unless otherwise permitted by the appropriate authority.
Any development within an area designated RlC should, as a requirement for building permit approval, demonstrate compliance with all applicable
environmental protection regulations as set forth in the Land Development Regulations for St. Lucie County.
o
Development
Any residential development proposal in excess of 10 acres, or involving more than 8 units, should be reviewed under the Planned Unit
regulations as set forth in the Land Development Regulations for St. Lucie County.
o
o
Conservation-Public (Cpub): Areas designated Conservation-Public are those lands which exhibit unique environmental characteristics and are owned
by federal, state, regional, or local public agencies. They are intended solely for preservation and/or recreational use. No residential or commercial
development may occur other than that typically related to park service and security functions.
2.
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Future development in St. Lucie County will take place in many different styles, uses, configurations and combinations of uses. Some of this development may seem
contradictory to the land use designation in which it is located. Non-residential uses which support residents and provide alternatives to the lifestyles of future residents
are important when considering future land use issues. Table 1-6 identifies two categories under the current St. Lucie County Zoning Ordinance that would be
compatible with each land use category identified in this plan.
provided these
future land use categories without requiring a change In land use designation
any residential
n areas designated Agriculture or
more of the
Commercial Neiahborhood. Commercial Office. Planned Non- Residential: Limited commercial uses may occur
category not indicated as a Preferred Residential area, if all of the following criteria are met:
in one or
The following zoning districts may occur
performance standards are met
ntent of the commercial use is to provide easily accessible, convenience-type uses to immediately surrounding residents;
The
1)
which the commercial designation is sought is located on an Arterial or Major Collector;
The property for
2)
Conversion of the petitioned property would not promote any strip commercial use of land
3)
The use is compatible with surrounding land uses and is provided with adequate screening and buffering of any adjacent residential property;
and
4)
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The site does not have direct driveway access onto any local or Minor Collector street
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5)
which the commercial designation is sought does not exceed 10 acres.
The property for
6)
of the following criteria are met
al
f
odustrial Extraction: An extractive use designation may occur in any future land use designation
The extractive operation does not adversely affect areas determined to be environmentally significant
1 )
The use is adequately buffered from surrounding land uses;
2)
The use is compatible with surrounding land uses;
3)
allow for the reuse of the site In a manner which is compatible with surrounding land uses: and
A plan has been developed which wi
4)
The proposed extraction operations not contrary to any of the provisions of the remaining elements of this plan or the county's land development regulations.
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5)
6)
990.
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Objectives, and Policies are modifications of the portions of the Element as adopted in
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The following Comprehensive Plan Goals
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT POSSIBLE, THROUGH A MIXTURE OF LAND USES REFLECTING THE NEEDS AND DESIRES
OF THE LOCAL RESIDENTS AND HOW THEY WANT THEIR COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP. THE GOAL SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY STRICTLY
ENFORCED BUILDING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODES BASED ON OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES THAT WILL ENHANCE ST. LUCIE COUNTY'S
NATURAL AND MAN-MADE RESOURCES WHILE MINIMIZING ANY DAMAGE OR THREAT OF DEGRADATION TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF THE COUNTY'S CITIZENS, NATIVE WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT, THROUGH INCOMPATIBLE LAND USES.
GOAL 1.1
Lucie County.
patterns of St.
Maintain the Future Land Use Map land with the following use designations to portray the future development
The following land use designations/intensities. as indicated on the Future Land Use Maps are provided as the pattern for the future development of the area
within unincorporated St. Lucie county.
Objective
1.1.1
Policy
1.1.1 .1
Residential Density/ Max
Lot Coverage by Structure
Land Use Category
acre)
.2 du/1
du/5 acres
5
Agriculture
AG-5
acre)
(.4 du/1
du/2.5 acres
2.5
Agriculture
AG-2.5
acre
du/1
Residential Estate
RE
acre
2 du/1
Residential Suburban
RS
acre
5 du/1
Residential Urban
RU
acre
9 du/1
Residential Medium
RM
acre)
.2 du/1
acre
du/5 acres
5 du/1
Residential High
Residential/Conservation
RH
RlC
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
-10%1
o du/5
Public
Conservation
Cpub
o du/40-50%'
Commercial
COM
o du/40-50%' 4
ndustrial
ND
o du/40-50%1
Public Facilities
P/F
o du/40-50% 1
.2-15 du/acre23
40% - 50% 4
T ransportation/Util ities
Mixed Use Development
T/U
MXD
o du/40-50%'
.2-15 du/acre23
40% - 50% 4
Historic
Special District
H
SD
Regulations for special
Residential uses permitted only as accessory to primary permitted use. Refer to Zoning/Land Development
restrictions.
.1.6.4.
Maximum Densities subject to compliance with intensity plans for each mixed use area, as set forth in Policy
2)
.1.6.5
Special restrictions apply. Refer to Policy
3)
ntensities, refer to zoning/land development regulations.
Provide in the land development regulations provisions for a compatible and coordinated land use pattern which establishes agriculture as the
primary use outside of the urban service boundary and promotes retention of agricultural activities, preserves natural resources and maintains native
vegetative habitats.
For specific non-residential land use
4)
Objective
1.1.2:
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
.1.1.1
Require that new developments within the AG-5 and AG 2.5 future land use categories not exceed the gross densities provided in Policy
Any application or petition to divide a lot or parcel of record as of January 9, 1990, in the AG-2.5 or AG-5 future land use categories, into more than 8 lots,
parcels or tracts, shall be approved only through the planned development process consistent with the other Goals, Objectives and Polices of this Plan, except
in those instances where the division of lot or parcel of record as of January 9, 1990, would result in individual parcels or tracts of 20 acres or more in size and
no streets roads or other public or private infrastructure are required.
Policy
1.1.2.1
Policy
1.1.2.2
If two (2) or more lots, parcels or tracts or combinations of lots parcels or tracts and portions of lots parcels or tracts which are contiguous to other lots parcels
or tracts under single or common ownership interest and were of record on January 1, 1990, the lands involved shall be considered to be an undivided parcel
for the purposes of this Policy, provided however, that lots, parcels or tracts separated by an ingress/egress, access or roadway easement that was of record
on January 1, 1990, but specifically excluding any easement limited to utilities, drainage or other non-access purpose, shall not be considered an undivided
parcel for the purpose of this Policy.
Where any new street, road, or other public or private infrastructure is proposed within the PUD it shall be designed in a manner that provides for the grouping
or concentrating of all development areas and activities in order to minimize the cost of providing infrastructure and community services to these areas while
maintaining a minimum of 80% Open Space (gross area).
All future non-agricultural development within the AG-5 and AG-2.5 future land use categories will be required to preserve open space, which is to be defined
to include, but not be limited to, agricultural activities such as groves and range land as well as preservation of natural areas according to the following criteria:
160 acres in gross area, whichever is more restrictive must retain
developments in excess of eight (8) units, or greater than
a minimum of 80% of the project site as open space
Policy
1.1.2.3
developments of eight (8) units or less, or involving 160 acres or less in gross area, whichever is more restrictive must retain
a minimum of 50% of the project site as open space, provided that this paragraph shall not be applied to avoid the remainder
of this policy through further subdivision of land parcels as existed as to record on January 9, 1990.
a.
b.
For any planned development project developed within the AG-5 and AG-2.5 future land use categories, a minimum of 35% of the gross project area shall be
held in common ownership or management control. Nothing in this Policy is intended to prevent these areas of required common open space from, at the
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
discretion of and acceptance by the appropriate unit of local or state government, being conveyed into public ownership or trust. For any agricultural PUD, equal
to or less than 160 acres in gross area or involving eight (8) or less lots or parcels, whichever is more restrictive, the required common open space, may be
held in either common or individual interest.
Provide the means to manage growth within the agricultural land use categories through the orderly delivery of services concurrent with the impacts of
development. It is anticipated that over time portions of the agricultural land use categories will be converted to urban uses as services are provided. However
the physical extension of County provided central sewer and water services shall only occur consistent with the other provisions of this Plan.
Policy
1 .1.2.4:
The County shall include in its land development regulations a site assessment process to evaluate the potential conversion of existing or designated agricultural
land uses to non-agricultural land uses in a rational and orderly manner. Such provision shall require as a condition to such conversion that the Board of County
Commissioners affirmatively find that the proposed non-agricultural use:
Policy
1.1.2.5:
is compatible with adjacent land uses;
maintains the viability of continued agricultural uses on adjacent lands;
contains soils suitable for urban use as defined by the St. Lucie County soil survey;
is suitable with existing site-specific land characteristics;
is consistent with comprehensive development plans;
will have available the necessary infrastructure concurrent with the anticipated demands for development
will avoid the extension of the urban services boundary to create any enclaves, pockets, or finger areas; and
Could not be feasiblely located on non-agricultural land.
a
b
c.
d.
e.
f.
g
h
Provide adequate buffering and/or setbacks between agriculture and non-agricultural uses to protect such agricultural uses from adverse impacts associated
with encroachment of non-agricultural development or creation of nuisances by agricultural operations. Insure that Agricultural Best Management Practices
are used.
Policy
1.1.2.6:
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.1.16 allow for eco-tourism uses within the Agricultural areas
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Policy
1.1.2.7:
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Review and amend, as required, the County's Land Development Regulations which support the implementation of the Future Land Use Element,
and the other components of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
Adopt and/or amend existing land development regulations to ensure that they contain the specific and detailed provisions necessary to implement the adopted
Comprehensive Plan, and which as a minimum include the following
Objective
1.1.3
Policy
1.1.3.1
Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, to ensure the compatibility
Regulate the subdivision of land
Regulate the use of land, air, and water consistent with all elements of the St
of adjacent land uses and provide for adequate open space;
a.
b.
Protect those areas designated for conservation purposes or that contain other special environmental habitat as identified in the Future Land
Use and other elements of the S1. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan
c.
management
flooding and provide for drainage and stormwater
Regulate areas subject to seasonal and periodic
d.
Protect potable water wellfields and aquifer recharge areas
e.
Regulate sign age
Provide minimum landscaping standards for all development that encourages the use and protection of native and drought tolerant species
in lieu of exotic and water consumptive plants
f.
g.
flow and vehicle parking needs
Provide that development orders and development permits shall not be issued which result in a reduction of the levels of service for the
affected public facilities below the level of service standards adopted in this and other elements of the 51. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan
Ensure safe and convenient on-site traffic
h.
i
Provide for procedures and time schedules for acceptance of amendments to the S1. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 163.3187, FS.: and
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Minimize noise and light pollution
k.
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Comprehensive Plan
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Require through the County's Land Development Regulations, specific performance criteria [{i.e., architectural, landscaping and separation
standards, Transfer of Development Rights (TDR's)], that all new development be compatible with surrounding land uses, both existing and future
as represented in this Element.
Objective
1.1.4
Encourage the location of urban land use intensities, through the development of density bonus and incentive programs in the Land Development Regulations,
to those areas that lie within the defined urban service boundary and discourage the conversion of property in the agricultural and suburban areas to higher
intensity urban uses, while still keeping all development authorizations in line with the adopted levels of service within this plan.
Policy
1.1.4.1
Require that new development be designed and planned in a manner which does not place an unanticipated economic burden upon the services and facilities
of St. Lucie County.
Policy
1.1.4.2
Continue to encourage the use of cluster housing and planned unit development techniques to conserve open space and environmentally sensitive areas
through the County's Land Development Regulations which include
Policy
1 .1.4.3
minimum acreage requirements necessary to support a viable mixed use community providing sufficient design flexibility to allow innovation
and creativity in all forms of planned unit developments
minimum open space ratios of 35% in all planned unit developments and including within the PUD documents assurances that such areas
will remain as open space to protect existing native habitat, to provide for minimum setback needs from adjacent uses, and to provide active
and passive recreational as well as visual amenities
a.
b.
minimum open space standards
c.
income producing uses providing significant
preservation of remaining open spaces;
recreational, educational, and other
provisions ensuring the long term
a mixed use district combining residential, commercial
functional and physical integration among uses;
d.
e.
standards for the provision of on-site shopping, job opportunities and internal trip capture: and
nclude specific restrictions on the use
minimum
specific requirements to provide efficient, centralized infrastructure (potable water and sanitary sewer)
of septic tanks, individual wells, and package plants in planned unit developments.
f.
g.
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Calculate gross residential density on lands that lie above the mean high water elevation and provide for the ability to transfer/cluster residential density from
wetland and other sensitive or unique environmental habitats to upland areas on contiguous property.
Policy
1.1.4.4
In coordination with the other elements of this plan, future development within the Urban Service Area shall be directed to areas where urban and
community services/facilities can be provided in the most efficient and compact manner so as to discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl
Objective
1.1.5
Urban development activities shall be restricted to that area identified as the Urban Service Area (Fig. 1-6a). Urban development activities are defined, for the
purpose of this Policy, as any residential development activity in excess of two units to the gross acre, any non-agricultural commercial activity or any non-
extractive/non-agriculturally related industrial activity.
Policy
1.1.5.1
The Urban Service Area is not intended to be a static line of development. Using the 1990 urban service boundary line as a base, an individual segment of
this line may be extended or contracted only once for a distance up to 1,500 feet from that which is indicated on Figure 1-9 without necessitating an amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan provided that the urban service area lies contiguous to an existing residential commercial or industrial land use classification; the
owner of the contiguous property c.an ensure the provision of appropriate infrastructure and services, and the resulting change does not detrimentally impact
the established character of the area surrounding the area to be included in the urban service boundary. St. Lucie County shall be responsible for maintaining
an updated map indicating the location of the 1990 Urban Service Boundary, including any alterations to it and once every two years include as a part of a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, the latest Urban Service Area Map.
require a formal amendment through the Comprehensive Plan amendment
wi
Any modification of the Planned Urban Service Area Boundary beyond 1,500 feet
process.
Prior to the issuance of any final development order within the Urban Service Area, the County shall consider the proximity of the proposed development activity
to the availability of urban and community services and facilities. Development which requires extending any of these services over or through significant
distances of undeveloped land or land not already subject to the issuance of a final development order shall be discouraged until other lands that are more
proximate to the existing services have been developed
Policy
1.1.5.2
findings,
When considering any amendment to the Future Land Use Maps of the County's Comprehensive Plan, the County Commission shall make the following
supported by the other elements of this Plan, prior to taking any approval actions granting an individual amendment to the Future Land Use Maps:
Policy
1.1.5.3
1/4 mile of the same or greater type of land
within no more than
That the property under land use amendment application is adjacent to, or
use classification.
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and
of the Water
Program
That the property· under land use amendment consideration lies within the Five Year Capital Improvement
Wastewater Master Plan for St. Lucie County or otherwise meets the requirements of Policy 1.1.5.4
2.
All new subdivision and site plan development projects that are proposed to take place within the unincorporated area of the County for which water/sanitary
sewer service can be provided to the projèct as identified in Chapter 6A and 6D, the project shall be required to provide a dry-line water/sanitary sewer
distribution/collection system, and provide for connection to such available water/sanitary sewer service as such service becomes available. The standard for
construction of these systems shall be included as a part of the County's Land Development Regulations or Utility Extension Policy Regulations.
Policy
1.1.5.4
Within the Urban Service Area as described in Policy 1.1.5.1, where regional water and wastewater utility service is not currently available or planned to be made
available within the Five Year Capital Improvement Program of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan for St. Lucie County the County shall not allow for non-
residential development, or residential development in excess of two (2) dwelling units per acre unless the following factors are met:
Policy
1.1.5.5
and
the developer agrees to connect to a regional water and wastewater system when such system becomes available to the site with none of
the cost for connecting to the regional system being passed on to the regional system
fiscal impact of providing its own on-site water and wastewater services;
the proposed development bears the entire
a)
b)
references contained here and in the
master plan shall be considered a part of this plan based on
The County's adopted potable water and wastewater
Infrastructure Element.
Policy
1.1.5.6
Coordinate with the City of Fort Pierce, the City of Port St. Lucie, the Florida Department of Transportation, St. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization, Florida
Department of Community Affairs and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to annually review the transportation network. The annual review will identify
strategies, e.g., Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas, which will allow for LOS standards lower than those listed in Policy 2.1.2.8 to achieve infill and
redevelopment Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Policy
1.1.5.7
The County shall not at public expense construct any new roadways which will extend public facilities to areas not presently served within the Urban Services
Area unless such areas are immediately contiguous to existing non-residential or residential urban developments (those areas having density in excess of two
(2) dwelling units per acre) or which have been identified by the Metropolitan Planning Organization as part of its area roadway network to meet areawide
transportation needs.
Policy
1.1.5.8
impacts, both
of its community infrastructure
No non-agricultural development shall be permitted outside of the Urban Service Area that does not address al
Policy
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All development outside the Urban Service Area shall pay the entire cost of its fiscal impacts on public facilities and services
with the Water
on-site and off-site
New industrial development shall be located in those areas that are or can be serviced with central water and wastewater facilities consistent
and Wastewater Master Plan for St. Lucie County and will not contribute to the degradation of surficial water quality,
.1.5.9
Policy
1.1.5.10
The use of individual on-site septic disposal systems for industrial development activities shall be in accordance with all applicable state and local regulations,
including but not limited to Rule 10D-6, FAC., and 81. Lucie Environmental Control Ordinance 89-02 (wastewater and sewage disposal regulations).
Policy
1.1.5.1
As provided for under Policy 1.1.5.2, construction of new residential development at densities greater than two units per acre shall only be permitted when central
or on-site water and central or on-site wastewater systems are available or will be provided concurrent with the impacts of development, consistent with the
adopted levels of service found in the plan.
Policy
1.1.5.12
be required to connect to central water and sewer systems when such facilities are made available in accordance with applicable Rules
Existing development wi
and Regulations.
Policy
1.1.5.13
All new subdivision and site plan development projects that are proposed to take place within the approved service area of any duly authorized water/wastewater
utility in St. Lucie County, shall be required to provide a "dry-line" central water and wastewater distribution/collection system, and provide for the connection
to centralized systems as they become available. The standards for construction of these systems shall be included as a part of the County's Land Development
Regulations.
Policy
1.1.5.14
Local utility services (Le., electric substations, wastewater lift stations, telecommunication sites and other small scale utility service operations) necessary to
provide for the utility service needs of the neighborhood area, may be approved without the need to amend the Future Land Use Element so long as the property
on which the activity is to take place is less than ten (10) acres in total area. Zoning compliance and review procedures are to be as described in the County's
Land Development Regulations.
Policy
1.1.5.15
St. Lucie County shall require, through the County's Land Development Regulations, the protection of historically significant structures, facilities
and locations within the unincorporated areas of the County, as identified by the State of Florida or the Federal Register of Historic Places.
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Objective
1.1.6
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
St. Lucie County shall continue, with the assistance of the State of Florida and the St. Lucie County Historical Commission, to identify significant historic
resources within the unincorporated areas which are in need of protection and develop management and restoration plans as appropriate.
.1.6
Policy
Historic resources shall be protected through designation as historic sites by the State or the County.
St. Lucie County shall include within its Land Development Regulations specific actions as prescribed by the Division of Historic Resources of the Florida
Department of State, that are to be followed in the event historically significant facilities are discovered through or threatened by the land development process
.1.6.2
.6.3
.1
Policy
Policy
activities that would harm or otherwise destroy the historic value of such resources.
Code.
11.00 of the St. Lucie County Land Development
Adaptive reuse of historic structures shall be given priority over
.1.6.4
Policy
Lucie County shall continue to protect historic structures by enforcing Section 4
archaeological and historical resources within the County.
St
.1.6.5
Policy
the Future Land
St. Lucie County shall maintain an Inventory and map of al
Future development and redevelopment activities shall be directed to those areas depicted with urban land use designations on
Use Map and are to be consistent with sound planning principles contained in the goals, objectives, and policies of this plan.
6.6
.1
Objective
1.1.7
Policy
Continue to support and encourage innovative land use development patterns through adequate provision in the County's Land Development Regulations
including Planned Unit Developments (PUD), Planned Non-Residential Development (PNRD) and the Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) zoning
designations.
Policy
1.1.7.1
Encourage the use of the Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) zoning designation which permits both residential and non-residential development within
a single planned development.
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1.1.7.2
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Policy ..1.7.3 Continue to support the Mixed Use activity areas as indicated in the following sub-area Mixed Use activity areas plans as depicted in Figure 1-7a thru 1-7j
-
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ndrio Mixed Use Area
1-7a
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Figure
Road
d
J
Activity Area
xed
Low
ntensity
ntensity
Low
ntensity
Low
ntensity
Low
ntensity
1
3101 )
7.4
7.4
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Policy
Policy
n
MED. .INTENSITY
See Standards in
LOW
See Standards
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Figure 1-7b RESERVED
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nd. Park Mixed Use Activity Area
Treasure Coast
1-7c
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Figure
H
S.U. SPECIFIC EA
SPECIFIC USE AREAS within this Mixed Use Activity Area,
are restricted in use to the equivalent of the FtC Land Use
designation as described in the Futurè Land Use Element
unless otherwise amended through the comprehensive plan
amendment process.
1
Airport
Use
Area
Figure 1-7d
(revised
AREA
S.U
.1.7.4
1.7.4
1
LOW INTENSITY
Standards in Policy
MED. INTENSITY
Standards in Policy
High
ntensity
ntensity
High
ntensity
)
Policy 1.1. 7.4
Policy 1.1.
USE AREA
SPECIFIC
S.U
.1.7 .4
NTENSITY
See Standards in Policy
LOW
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Figure
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Policy
1.2.2.1
Objective
1.2.2
Explore development patterns which allow
for employment and shopping opportunities in close proximity to residential uses
Policy
1.2.1.4
Continue to explore planning concepts which provide for fewer and/or shorter
automobile
trips.
Policy
1.2.1.3
Encourage development consistent
Based on the recommendations of the Transportation/Land Use Study, work with Ft. Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Martin County,
County to modify Future Land Use and zoning where feasible.
with the recommendations of the Transportation/Land Use Study.
Policy
1.2.1.2
ndian River County and Okeechobee
Policy
1.2.1.1
Modify County zoning designations consistent with Future Land Use.
Objective
1.2.1:
Based on the recommendations of the Transportation/Land Use Study, modify Future Land Use designations where feasible.
GOAL 1.2
Complete the Transportation/Land Use Study and implement policy based on
RECOGNIZE THAT LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION MUST BE CONSIDERED CONCURRENTLY IN ALL PLANNING, AND TO THE EXTENT
FEASIBLE, MODIFY CURRENT LAND USE PATTERNS TO DECREASE DEPENDENCY ON THE AUTOMOBILE IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR
FUTURE ROADWAY EXPANSION AND PROMOTE THE USE OF ALTERNATE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION.
its recommendations.
Policy
1.1.18.2
St, Lucie County shall, by December 31, 2003, develop local selection criteria that shall ensure the availability of sufficient sites to meet future dredge/spoil
disposal needs associated with the County's stormwater improvement programs. The criteria to be established shall at a minimum address and be consistent
with all applicable environmental and natural resource protection policies established within this Comprehensive Plan and supporting external documents and
plans. The regulations affecting the local selection criteria for dredge/spoil disposal sites shall be included in the St. Lucie County Land Development Code.
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Policy
1.1.18
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St Lucie County shall coordinate with, and assist, the Florida Inland Navigation District in the identification of dredge/spoil disposal sites associated with
maintaining the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway in S1. Lucie County. Dredge disposal sites within the jurisdiction of the county should first be used to serve the
needs of S1. Lucie County and then, if sufficient capacity in the sites exist, extraterritorial depositions may be permitted.
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Objective
1.1.18
Policy
1.1.17.7
St, Lucie County shall identify existing and future dredge spoil sites In a manner which does not negatively impact the surrounding area.
Policy
1.1.17.6
When selecting land for preservation. or passive parks and uses
When considering the acquisition and establishment of public facilities such as active parks, libraries, and community centers, the county shal
extent possible, select a location which allows for the current or future co-location with a public school.
the county shall consider the possibility of co-location with a school
Policy
1.1.17.5
to the greatest
As provided in Chapter 1013, Florida Statutes, the Land Development Code may include reasonable development standards and conditions for school site
plans in accordance with Chapter 1013 Florida Statutes, so long as those standards and conditions are not in conflict with Chapter 1013, Florida Statutes or
the State Building Code
f
Where feasible. co-location with public facilities such as active parks
ibraries. and community centers is considered
e)
Required parking and circulation of vehicles on the site can be accommodated: and
d)
Soils are suitable or adaptable for the proposed use
c)
There are no adverse impacts on archaeological or historic sites or structures listed on the State of Florida Historic Master File;
b)
a)
There are no significant environmental constraints that would preclude development of a school on the site;
Adequate public
concurrent with
facilities and services, including
the opening of the school;
roads, central
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
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Policy
1.1.17.4
Policy
1.1.17.3
Proposed school sites shall meet the following general criteria:
Schools shall not be located outside the Urban Service Area described in Policy 1.1.5.1 unless (a) the school is to be located on property owned by the School
Board on or before January 1, 2001, or (b) it is demonstrated that the projected enrollment is primarily students which live outside of the Urban Service Area
and are best served by a school also located outside of the Urban Service Area, or the school's curriculum focuses on agricultural uses consistent with those
found in St. Lucie County.
Policy
1.1.17.2
The Future Land Use designation for land on which a school is constructed or planned to be constructed shall be changed to Public Facilities
at the earliest opportunity
Policy
1.1.17.
Future schools shall be allowable uses in all Future Land Use categories within the Urban Service Area except; Industrial (IND), Conservation
Residential/Conservation (R/C), Historic (H) and any Special District (SD) which is defined to exclude educational facilities.
P/F) Land Use
Objective
1.1.17
Public (Cpub)
Coordinate with the St. Lucie County School Board and other educational institutions to locate future educational facilities In a manner
provides for their needs without undue negative impact on the proposed school, surrounding land uses, or public facilities.
Policy
1.1.16.4
Require the developer to provide, as a part of the application. a study of the resource's carrying capacity and to establish a visitor
negative bio-physical impacts.
which
Policy
1.1.16.3
monitoring program to avoid
Policy
1.1.16.2
Require that the proposed facility be designed to contribute to the experience offered by the resource.
Require that the proposed facility not negatively impact the resource through design standards which consider the carrying capacity of the resource, and the
intensity and compatibility of the proposed use
Policy
1.1.16.
Objective
1.1.16
Require that the proposed facility be consistent with the provisions of the Coastal and Conservation Elements of this Plan
By June 2004, develop regulations to allow compatible eco-tourism facilities on or near resources preserved for public purpose.
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1.1.15.4
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Policy
1.1.15.3
S1. Lucie County shall continue to work toward the phasing out of incompatible land uses within the 65 Ldn line as identified in the Airport Master Plan
Policy
1.1.15.2
Verify and relocate as necessary the 65 Ldn line within the Airport Master
Enforce Section 4.00.00 of the Land Development Code which enacts an Airport Height Regulation Ordinance, and encourages as appropriate, the participation
of all other effected units of government in the implementation of this ordinance.
Plan
Policy
1.1.15
Enforce Section 4.00.00 of the Land Development Code which identifies those properties likely to be impacted from development activities at the S1. Lucie
County International Airport and specifies what special measures or activity restrictions will be necessary in the development of these properties to minimize
any adverse impacts. .
Objective
1.1.15
Policy
1.1 .14.2
The County shall continue to provide for the location of only compatible uses of land within the vicinity of the St.
S1. Lucie County shall by December 31,2004, develop and implement a program to provide for specific maximum time periods in which approved development
units or non-residential square footage must be constructed or the approvals authorizing its construction shall terminate and the approvals be rescinded.
Lucie County International Airport.
Policy
1.1.14.
S1. Lucie County shall by December 31, 2004, develop and implement a program to provide for the recapturing of previously approved development
authorizations that have not been permitted for construction, excluding those development units or lots recognized as existing lots of record as further described
in the County's Land Development Code.
Objective
1.1.14
St. Lucie County shall eliminate or reduce land uses inconsistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan unless otherwise referenced through
the vesting of development rights
Policy
1.1.13.4
The County shall coordinate the
review of all development proposals within the identified area of future annexation with the appropriate municipal body
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Policy
1.1.13.3
The County shall encourage the annexation of any isolated enclave area prior to the issuance of any County building authorizations within that enclave.
Policy
1.1.13.2
By January 31,
Annexation Plan
each year The County shall encourage
Policy
1.1.13
the various municipal bodies within S1. Lucie County, to develop and provide the County a Future
Coordinate requests for development orders or permits, as appropriate, with the City of Fort Pierce, Port S1. Lucie, S1. Lucie Village, adjacent counties, special
districts, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the South Florida Water Management District and state and federal agencies
Objective
1.1.13
The County shal
development
continue to improve coordination with affected and appropriate governments and agencies to
process and to mitigate potential adverse impacts of future development and redevelopment activities.
Policy
1.1.12.5
include
Prior to the issuance of any final development order within the Urban Service Area, the County shall consider the proximity of the proposed development activity
to the availability of urban and community services and facilities. Development which requires extending any of these services over or through significant
distances of undeveloped land or land not already subject to the issuance of a final development order shall be discouraged until other lands that are more
proximate to the existing services have been developed.
their
input
into
the
Policy
1.1.12.4
Require that all development in areas not provided with central water and sewer services be governed by the provisions of Section 381.272. F.S.
on-site sewage disposal systems; and Chapter 10D-6, FAC., which regulates the installation of individual sewage disposal facilities
a)
b)
c)
maximize the efficiency of
minimize their cost; and
minimize their impacts on
the natural environment.
regulating
Policy
1.1.12.3
services provided
Policy
1.1.12.2
Permit
Time the development of residential, commercial, and industrial land concurrently with provision of supporting community facilities. such as streets
police and fire protection service, emergency medical service, and public schools.
only those proposed locations of public facilities which
Policy
1.1.12
Restrict higher densities and intensities of development to urban service areas, where public facilities are available.
utilities
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Pursuant to Chapter 5.00.00 of the Land Development Code, all development orders and permits for future development and redevelopment activities
shall be issued only if public facilities necessary to meet level of service standards (which are adopted as part of the Capital Improvements Element
of this plan) are available concurrent with the impacts of the development.
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4.
New Light
ndustrial property should have a minimum
lot size of one
(1 )
acre.
3.
New Light
New Light Industrial property should not be located within 500 feet of any Aquatic Preserve or other specially designated aquatic habitat or
a Category I Wetlands as described in Policy 8.1.14.1
ndustrial areas should have immediate access to the regional
transportation network.
2.
Policy
1.1.11 .3
Light
In addition to any other general standard for change in zoning as may be described in the County's Land Development Regulations, the following specific
standards shall be used in determining the suitability of new property(s) for designation as Light Industrial under the County's Land Development Regulations:
ndustrial property should have available to
it
central water
services necessary for both domestic and
fire protection purposes.
7.
New Heavy
ndustrial property should not be located within any cone of influence, as identified under the County's wellfield protection program.
6.
New Heavy
Heavy Industrial property should have immediate access to the regional
areas.
ndustrial property should have a minimum
lot area of
o acres.
5.
ransportation network without the need to travel through residential
4.
Heavy
ndustrial property should have available to
t
heavy
rail services for the receipt and distribution of products.
3.
New Heavy
New Heavy Industrial property shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any Aquatic Preserve or other
a Category I Wetlands as described in Policy 8.1.14.1 of the Conservation Element of this Plan.
ndustrial property should not be located within the 100 year flood plain
2.
Heavy
ndustrial property should have available to
specially designated aquatic habitat or
central water services necessary for both domestic and
fire protection purposes.
t
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Policy
1 .1 .11 .2
In addition to any other general standard for change in zoning as may be described in the County's Land Development
standards shall be used in determining the suitability of new property(s) for designation as Heavy Industrial under
Regulations:
Regulations, the following specific
the County's Land Development
Policy
1.1.11.1
Objective
1.1.11
S1. Lucie County shall actively assist to the maximum extent practical in the recruitment of clean high growth industrial activities.
St. Lucie County shall continue to work with the interested groups and agencies to Increase and broaden
expanding existing business and industrial opportunities.
Policy
1.1.10.3
Future land development activities within the identified Hurricane Vulnerability Zone, shall be consistent with
in the Coastal Management Element of the S1. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan
the County's economic base while
Policy
1.1.10.2
Goal 7.2
Recognize that in accordance with the regulations of the Hutchinson Island Residential District, as described in the S1. Lucie County Land Development
Regulations, the maximum hotel/motel density may not exceed the maximum residential densities set forth through the Future Land Use designations, as
determined on land above mean high water.
ts
Objectives and Policies. as identified
Policy
1.1.10.
Objective
1.1.10
Continue to enforce the provisions of the Hutchinson Island Residential District as described in the Land Development
S1. Lucie County shall continue to protect and manage the unique coastal resources of the County, balancing the need to provide reasonable private property
use while assuring a full range of public beach access and recreational facilities for the residents of and visitors to the County.
Regulations.
Policy
1.1.9.15
By December 2004, the County shall develop and approve a plan to promote (through acquisition) or protect (through incentives), the establishment of designed
wildlife corridors connecting viable environmental habitat in order to allow the survival of far ranging species and prevent the isolation of natural communities.
This plan is to be developed in cooperation with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of
Environmental Regulation, the South Florida Water Management District, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and affected landowners.
Policy
1.1.9.14
Continue to require new development activities to be consistent with the soil conditions in the area in which the activity is proposed. In those instances where
soil modifications are necessary, all activities should utilize best management practices as identified by the Soil Conservation Service.
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Policy
1.1.9.13
Enforce Section 6.05.00 of the County's land development regulations, which require that all new construction, reconstruction or additions to existing facilities
regardless of type, that is permitted within the identified 100 year flood zones is subject to the County's Flood Damage Protection regulations.
Policy
1.1.9.12
Enforce Section 6.06.00 of the County's
application for an extractive use permit.
Policy
1.1.9.1
land development regulations which require that a reclamation/restoration plan be submitted as part of the required
Enforce Section 6.06.00 of the County's land development regulations which requires that extraction activities for natural resources be permitted only where
compatible with existing and proposed land uses. All operations must be in accordance with all applicable regulatory permitting requirements.
Policy
1.1.9.10
Continue to require new urban type developments near agricultural areas to avoid adverse Impacts on the natural resources essential to production of crops
and citrus.
Policy
1.1.9.9
Enforce Section 7.07.07 of the County's land development regulations which require the developer of any site to be responsible for the on-site management
of runoff in a manner so that post-development runoff rates, volumes, and pollutant loads do not exceed pre-development conditions.
Policy
1.1.9.8
Enforce Section 6.00.00 of the County's land development regulations which requires immediate (within 5 days of alteration) reseeding or stabilization of areas
cleared for development activities. Clearing for site construction shall not commence until appropriate authorizations for such activities have been granted
pursuant to the County's Tree and Habitat protection regulations, reference Policy 1.1.8.6.
Ten Mile Creek
- from
the confluence of North Fork of the St. Lucie River to McCarty Road
Five Mile Creek - from the confluence of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River to the Florida East Coast
Railroad
Glades Cut-Off Branch Line.
Policy
1.1.9.7
North FQrk of the St. Lucie River
Enforce Section 6.02.02 of the land development regulations to protect the water courses identified below:
- from
the
Martin County
ne to the confluence with Five & Ten Mile Creeks
5.
Any residential development proposal in excess of 40 acres, or involving more than 8 units, shall be subject to the County's Planned
Development regulations, including all standards of development identified within them. as set forth in the Land Development Regulations
for St. Lucie County.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
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4.
The addition or expansion of structures that require development orders or building permits shall be considered on a case-by-case basis
The cleanng of trees and other native understory, other than Melaleuca Leucadendra (Punk Tree), Schinus Terebinthefolius (Brazilian
Pepper), and Casuarina Spp. (Australian Pine) shall be prohibited, unless specifically permitted through the County's tree protection
regulations.
3.
2.
All development shall be subject to specific building
restrictions as further specified in the County's Land Development
Regulations.
Policy
1.1.9.6
Residential development shall not exceed one
St. Lucie County shall subject proposed development
prior to approval:
(1 )
dwelling unit
per five (5) gross acres
Policy
1.1.9.5
n areas designated Residential/
Enforce Section 6.00.00 of the land development regulations to protect trees and upland habitat by prohibiting the premature clearing of land and the concurrent
destruction of native habitats with appropriate fines and mitigation.
Conservation
R/C) on the Future Land Use map to following criteria
Policy
1.1.9.4
Enforce Section 7.09.00 of the land development regulations to provide that existing on-site native upland habitat be incorporated into required site plans as
a part of open space areas, required landscaping or as a part of minimum yard areas so that as much of the identified habitat as is practicable is maintained.
Policy
1.1.9.3
All development applications that include wetland habitat shall be consistent with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and the goals. objectives
and policies of the County's Comprehensive Plan. The most restrictive of these regulations shall be enforced.
Policy
1.1.9.2
In conjunction with the implementation of Policy 1.1.9.1, the County shall by, June 2004, reconsider the establishment of an impact fee collection system for
the purpose of habitat acquisition/preservation, in lieu of specific on-site preservation
Requirements th~t all necessary environmental assessments be prepared by personnel having the appropriate expertise to make the
necessary determinations which shall be submitted in writing to the Board of County Commissioners for review prior to their making a
determination regarding any proposed development.
f
e)
The amount of similar habitat in a state of functional preserve within the same area; and,
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The presence or occurrence of endangered or threatened species on site and methodologies to be employed to ensure their
presence on site or mitigation;
d)
continuing
c)
Methodologies to be employed in protecting and preserving native habitat;
b)
The type quality and sensitivity of the native habitat
ncluding nesting and foraging locations found on site;
Policy
1.1.9.1
a)
St. Lucie County shall include within its Land Development Regulations criteria and standards for the protection and preservation of both wetland and upland
habitat. The criteria to be included within the County's Land Development Regulations shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following
Size of the property on which the development activity is to take place
Objective
1.1.9
Through enforcement of Chapter 6.00.00 of the County's Land Development Code, support criteria and standards for the protection/creation of native
plant communities within the County. For the purpose of this plan, Native Plant Communities shall be preserved as defined in the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council's Regional Policy Plan, Regional Policy 10.1.2.2., II ...preserved in viable condition with intact ground cover, understory
and canopy."
Policy
1.1.8.11
Encourage the use of existing commercial and industrial designated lands within the urban service area, through requiring a strict demonstration of service
availability, before authorizing Land Use and Zoning amendments in areas not presently indicated as having such a designation.
Policy
1.1.8.10
Interchange development activities should not include commercial activities that are designed to service a small geographic market area. Local service activities
should be located at points away from an interchange so as to avoid conflicts between regional and local traffic which can contribute to accelerated degradation
of level of service in these areas.
Policy
1.1.8.9
Concentrate tourist and regional service related commercial activities to those areas adjoining the Interstate highway system or that have sufficient regional
automobile access.
Policy
1.1.8.8
Restrict strip commercial development to those traffic corridors where such development patterns now exist.
average 600 feet, with the exceptions to be found at points of arterial intersection.
Policy
1.1.8.7
The depth of these commercial areas should
Eliminate future scattered and highway strip commercial development by encouraging the development of commercial centers or nodes consistent with the
Future Land Use Map.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
Policy
1.1.8.6
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Require effective visual and light diffusion barriers between residential and non-residential uses. Standards and requirements for such barriers are to be
included in the landscaping and screening regulations of the St. Lucie County Land Development Regulations.
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New Commercial General (CG) property should have a minimum
existing commercially (general) zoned property.
d)
lot size of one
(1
acre, unless the property is being added to another
c)
New Commercial General (CG) areas should have immediate access to the regional
New Commercial General (CG) property should not be located within 300 feet of any Aquatic Preserve or other specially designated aquatic
habitat or a Category I Wetland as described in Policy 8.1.14.1 of the Conservation Element of this Plan.
transportation network.
b)
New Commercial General (CG) property should have available to it at the time of any zoning change central water services, or
executed service agreement for the provision of central water services necessary for both domestic and fire protection purposes.
Policy
1.1.8.5
a)
In addition to any other general standard for change In zoning as may be described in the County's Land Development Regulations, the following specific
standards shall be used in determining the suitability of new property(s) for designation as Commercial General (CG) under the County's Land Development
Regulations
have an
f
The property for
which the commercial designation is sought does not exceed
1 0 acres
e)
The site does not have
ts primary driveway access onto any local or Minor
Collector street; and
d)
use is compatible with surrounding land uses and is provided with adequate screening and buffering of any adjacent residential property;
c)
conversion of the petitioned property would not promote any strip commercial use of land;
b)
property for
which the commercial designation is sought is located on an Arterial or
Major Collector;
Policy
1 .1.8.4
a)
Limited development of commercial/non- residential uses will be allowed within areas classified for residential use, provided that these activities are compatible
with the adjacent land uses and meet the following standards:
ntent of the commercial use is to provide easily accessible, convenience-type uses to immediately surrounding residents;
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Policy
1.1.8.3
Policy
1.1.8.2
Continue to
All new subdivisions shall be designed so that all individual lots have direct access to the internal street system. and that any lot or
of the development is to be buffered from any major roadway and incompatible land uses
mplement the county-wide
right-of-way protection regulation and Right-of-Way Dedication Ordinance.
Policy
1.1.8.1
property along the periphery
All new subdivisions, planned unit developments and site development plans shall be designed to include an efficient system of internal
does not require internal trips or trips of short duration to be forced onto the major roadway network.
Objective
1.1.8
traffic circulation that
Property owners Investments, their quality of life and the single family neighborhood, as a defined residential area, shall be protected from the
encroachment of commercial and/or other inappropriate land uses through consistent and predictable application of the Land Development
Regulations.
Policy
1.1.7.5
St. Lucie County Planning staff shall review on a bi-annual basis, all mixed use activity areas for consistency with the other elements of this plan and to
determine if any amendments or further definition of intensity designation is warranted. Any amendments to any mixed use activity area intensity designation
shall be processed as an amendment to the County's Comprehensive Plan in accord with the applicable standards of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
The terminology used in the Specific Use designation identifies the type of permitted activity, maximum zoning density or maximum zoning
intensity. Each Mixed Use Activity area will identify the type of Special Use areas in the legends of each area.
Application of the Specific Use Area designation is to be made to those areas recognized by the County as suitable for alternative land use
as the full spectrum of community services become available. This designation would serve to prevent the unplanned or premature
development of such areas until all ser.rices were provided for and are consistent with the Future Land Use development philosophy of St.
Lucie County.
Areas with special or unique local character may be included within the Mixed Use Designation. These areas, because of conditions unique
or peculiar to them alone, have been limited to specific activities and zoning options as set forth in the activity area plans described in Policy
1.1.7.4. Any zoning application not consistent with this policy must be accompanied by a corresponding Comprehensive Plan Amendment
indicating the change in intensity classification
Specific Use Areas
4.
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Policy The following use intensity definitions shall be used for the purpose of this plan for the Mixed Use activity areas:
1.1.7.4
1. High Intensity development areas may include the following types of land uses;
Residential - 5 to 15 du/acres
Institutional - 1.5 FAR *
Professional Service/Office - 1.5 FAR *
General Commercial - 1.0 FAR *
Public Service/Utility - .5 FAR *
Industrial - .5 FAR *
* FAR = Floor Area Ratio
2. Medium Intensity development areas may include the following types of land uses;
Residential - 5 to 9 du/acres
Institutional - 1.0 FAR *
Professional Service/Office - 1.0 FAR *
General Commercial - .75 FAR *
Public Service/Utility - .25 FAR *
Industrial - .25 FAR *
* FAR = Floor Area Ratio
3. Low Intensity development areas may include the following types of uses;
Residential not to exceed 5 du/acres
Institutional .5 FAR *
Professional Service/Office .5 FAR *
General Commercíal .5 FAR *
Public Service/Utility .25 FAR *
FAR = Floor Area Ratio
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Figure
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
1-7j
Gatlin Blvd./I-95 Mixed Use Activity Area
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FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Provide for transit stop locations within appropriate developments
Policy
1.2.2.2
ncluding light rail service
fixed route transit throughout the County,
Support efforts to provide
Policy
1.2.2.3
White City, the area
RECOGNIZE AND PLAN FOR UNIQUE AREAS WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTY.
Identify areas which have common internal characteristics and require planning as contiguous areas. The Indrio Road corridor,
surrounding the Orange Blossom Mall, North Hutchinson Island, and South Hutchinson Island are examples.
GOAL 1.3
Objective
1.3.1
Define the boundaries of appropriate planning areas
Policy
1.3.1.1
of consideration
Work with citizens of each area to identify issues and seek solutions which may include changes to local levels of service, available public services including
roadways, future land use and zoning.
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Prioritize the identified planning areas for order
Policy
1.3.1.2
Policy
1.3.1.3
CHAPTER 2
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Prepared by:
St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County
Department of Growth Management
ADOPTED - January 9, 1990
REVISED - March 5, 2002 (Ord. 02-008)
REVISED - January 6, 2004 (Compliance Agreement)
2-1
2-1
2-9
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NTRODUCTION
EXISTING ROADWAY CONDITIONS
TRANSIT ......................
EXISTING BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN CONDITIONS
2-10
2-12
2-12
2-12
2-13
2-13
PORT/AI RPORT/RAIL/W A TERW A Y
Existing Port Conditions ...
Existing Airport Conditions .
Existing Rail Conditions ...
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
2-14
2~3
2~3
2~3
2~4
2~4
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2~7
2q8
2q9
2~4
2~7
2~8
LEVEL OF SERVICE ANALYSIS
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT ANALYSES
St. Lucie County Transportation Plan . . .
Analysis of Existing and Future Conditions
The Effect of Land Use on the TCRPM ...
Development of the 2025 Transportation Plan
Analysis of Future Roadway Conditions. . . . .
Recommended Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transit Facilities .............................
Lower Emphasis Multi-Modal Transportation Alternative
Higher Emphasis Multi-Modal Transportation Alternative
Summary of Multi-modal Transportation Alternatives
Hurricane Evacuation
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GOALS. OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
LIST OF TABLES
2-2
St. Lucie County
Local Roadway System
Table 2-1
2-6
St. Lucie County
State Roadway System
Table 2-2a
2-7
St. Lucie County
State Roadway System
Table 2-2b
2-9
995/2000
Level of Service Standards for Urban and
Non-Urban Roadways in St. Lucie County
Ridership
Community Transit
Table 2-3
Table 2-4a
2-15
2-17
Lucie Traffic Count Survey
Fall 2000, St
Table 2-4b
2-34
St. Lucie Traffic Count Survey
Fall 2001
Table 2-4c
2-56
Year 2025 Projections
Socio-Economic Data
Table 2-5
2-64
Existing + Committed Roadway Improvement Projects
Table 2-6
2-65
E+C 2025 Congested Roadways
Table 2-7
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2-76
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Lucie \County Transportation Plan
2025 Transportation Plan Congested Roadways
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
2025 St
Table 2-8
Table 2-9
2-5
2-8
2-11
2-12a
2-12b
2-55
2-68
2-75
2-81
2-82
2-89
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LIST OF FIGURESIMAPS
Figure 2-1 Local Roadway Network ................. .
Figure 2-2 State Roadway Network ................. .
Figure 2-3 Bikeways and Pedestrian Plan ................. ,
Figure 2-4a Port Area Map ............ ................. ,
Figure 2-4b Airport Layout Map - Generalized ................. ,
Figure 2-5 St. Lucie County Traffic Analysis Zones ................. ,
Figure 2-6 2025 Transportation Plan. . . . . . . . . . . ................. ,
Figure 2-6a Major DRI Related Roadways Requirements ................ .
Map 7-1 Lower Emphasis Transit Alternative (Recommended Transit Alternative)
Map 6-117-2 Transit Generators (Route Alternatives)
Figure 2-7a Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Figure 2-8 Right-of-Way Protection Map.
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NTRODUCTION
An efficient transportation network may ,very simply, be characterized as a system which provides for the economical and efficient delivery of goods and services
to or from a given community. Conversely, this same network would then permit that community to export its local products to a much wider and diverse market than
previously available.
Until the early 1900's access to St. Lucie County was essentially restricted to ocean going and inland waterway vessels. What few roads existed in the area were
more or less dirt trails. Trips to neighboring communities that, in contemporary society, are now measured in minutes would often take all day or, in some cases,
several days. With the construction of the Florida East Coast Railroad, in the 1910' s, St. Lucie County was now better able to export its agricultural products and to
import the goods that it needed to grow. In the 1920's and 1930's the coastal road, known as the Federal Highway, provided an effective ground route to the cities
of Miami and Jacksonville.
Historically, S1. Lucie County has been an agricultural community. Until the early 1970's there was little need for an extensive internal county road network, other
than what was necessary to serve the immediate needs of the citrus and ranching community. In many instances, roadway and agricultural drainage canals shared
the same right-of-way. However, with the explosive growth that the County has been experiencing over the last 25 years, and with the rates that are expected in the
future, the need for an efficient transportation network grows at the same rate, or perhaps faster.
This element addresses the requirements of Rule 9J-5.019, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), for the development of the Transportation Element of the St. Lucie
County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the Transportation Element is to plan for a coordinated, multi modal transportation system for all of St. Lucie County.
This element has been developed in coordination with the S1. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Transportation elements of the City of Ft. Pierce
and Port S1. Lucie Local Comprehensive Plans. This Element provides for the coordination between the Future Land Use Element of the County's Comprehensive
Plan and both the short and long term transportation needs for St. Lucie County.
EXISTING ROADWAY CONDITIONS
As of January 2001, St. Lucie County maintained approximately 525 centerline miles of roadway throughout the County. Of these roads, approximately 350 miles are
paved and 175 miles unpaved. The City of Port St. Lucie maintains approximately 850 centerline miles of roadway, while the City of Ft. Pierce maintains approximately
200 centerline miles of roadway.
Table 2-1 provides a summary of the major traffic arteries in the County, their functional classification and level of service group classification. The roadway information
identified in Table 2-1 is not intended to be inclusive of all roadways in the community. St. Lucie County and each of the city's in the County maintain complete lists
of all roadways in the county indicating their functional classification and maintenance responsibility. Figure 2-1 depicts the primary Non-State Highway roadway system
in St. Lucie County.
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TABLE 2-1
Local Roadway System - St.
Lucie County
LOS Road Group
FDOT
T
Federal Functional
Classification
City/County Road
City/County Road
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
State Two-Way Arterial
-
Major City/County Road
Principal Arterial
Collector
Collector
Collector
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
T
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Major
Major
Collector
Collector
Principal Arterial
Major City/County Road
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
Minor Arterial
Collector
Collector
Collector
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Major City/County Road
-
nterrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
Major City/County Road
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
Major City/County Road
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
Major City/County Road
Flow Class I-a
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
State Two-Way Arterial
Major City/County Road
Maior City/County Road
Rural
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Rural -
Minor Arterial
Major Collector
Minor Arterial
Minor Arterial
Minor Arterial
Minor Arterial
Major Collector
Minor Arterial
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Rural
Local Name
7th Street South
13th Street South
25th Street South
Airoso Blvd
Angle Rd
Bayshore Blvd
Becker Rd
Delaware Ave
Del Rio Blvd
Easy St
Edwards Rd
Floresta Dr
Gatlin Blvd
Gilson Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Green River Parkway
Hartman Rd
Header Canal Rd
Indian River Dr
Indrio Rd
Jenkins Rd
Johnston Rd
Juanita Ave
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Principal Arterial
Collector
Collector
Collector
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Major
Major
Major
Principal Arterial
Collector
Collector
Collector
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
TABLE 2-
I - St. Lucie
Local ...
LOS Road Group
FDOT
1
Federal Functional
Classification
T
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Urban Collector
not classified
Collector
Collector
City/County Road
Major
Major
Major
Urban
Urban
City/County Road
nterrupted Flow Class I-a
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
State Two-Way Arterial
State Two-Way Arterial
Major City/County Road
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
State Two-Way Arterial
State Two-Way Arterial
Major City/County Road
Minor Arterial
Collector
Principal Arterial
Minor Arterial
Collector
Minor Arterial
Collector
Collector
Minor Arterial
Principal Arterial
I-a
I-a
I-a
Uninterrupted Flow
Interrupted Flow Class
Interrupted Flow Class
Interrupted Flow Class
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State Two-Way Arterial
State Two-Way Arterial
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
County Road
City/County Road
Major
Major
Major
Other
Major
Major
Major Collector
Collector
Collector
Collector
Collector
Major
Major
Major
Collector
Collector
Collector
Rural
Rural
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
Interrupted Flow Class I-a
City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
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Local Name
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Keen Rd
Kitterman Rd
Lennard Rd
Lyngate Dr
Midport Rd
Midway Rd, East
Midway Rd, West
Morningside Blvd
Old Dixie Hwy
Oleander Ave
Orange Ave
Port St. Lucie Blvd
Prima Vista Blvd
Range Line Rd
Rio Mar Dr
Savannah Rd
Selvitz Rd
Shinn Rd
Sneed Road
Sneed Rd
Southbend Blvd
St. Lucie Blvd
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Urban
Rural·
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Rural·
Urban
-
Urban
Urban
State Two-Way Arterial
State Two-Way Arterial
Minor Arterial
Principal Arterial
Principal Arterial
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Urban
Urban
Urban
Rural·
Urban
Urban
Urban
Rural
Principal Arterial
Minor Arterial
-
Urban
Urban
Urban
TABLE 2-1
Local Roadway System - St.
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FDOT - LOS Road Group
Lucie County
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Local Name
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
T
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Federal Functional
Classification
Collector
Collector
Collector
Collector
Minor Arterial
I
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Urban
Sunrise Blvd
Tiffany Ave
Walton Rd
Weatherbee Rd
Westmoreland Blvd
In addition to the 600 miles of local roadways in the County, the Florida Department of Transportation maintains approximately 166 centerline miles of the State
Highway System in St. Lucie County. Since 1990, the total centerline mileage of the state roadway network has remained stable. However, total lanes miles have
increased with the completion of widening projects to South US #1/ SR 5 and Port St. Lucie Boulevard in the Port St. Lucie area and 25th Street and State Road 70
in the Ft. Pierce area. Over the next five (5) year period, additional lane mileage will be added to the state system through the scheduled expansion of the next segment
of SR 70 west of Ft. Pierce and South US #1, south of Ft. Pierce. A summary of the State Roadway system in St. Lucie County is found in Tables 2-2a and 2-2b.
The Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS), was created in 1990 by the Florida Legislature and is composed of interconnected limited and controlled access
roadways including Interstate Highways, Florida's Turnpike, selected urban expressways and major arterial highways. The FIHS is a statewide transportation network
that provides for high-speed and high-volume traffic movements within the state. The primary function of the system is to serve interstate and regional commerce
and other long distance trips. The system is intended to accommodate High-Occupancy Vehicles (HOVs), express bus transit and, in some corridors, passenger rail
service. In St. Lucie County, three of the State Highway System roadways are included as part of the FIHS, all of the Florida's Turnpike, all of 1-95, and State Road
70 /Okeechobee Road from South Jenkins Road (east side of 1-95 limited access fence) to the Okeechobee County line. Figure 2-2 depicts the State Highway
system in St. Lucie County.
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State Roadway System - St. Lucie County
C/L Miles
Th roug h
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To
From
Local Name
State Road
Number
27.26
4/6
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Martin Co. Line
1-95
9
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2
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713
2
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1-95
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4
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Street
25'h
615
2
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St. Lucie Boulevard
608
2
ndian River Co. Line
Indrio Road
Emerson Avenue
607
21.45
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ndian River Co. Line
Martin Co. Line
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5
25.23
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Okeechobee Co Line
Virginia Avenue/ Okeechobee Road
70
7.95
1
2
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North A-1-A
A1A
7.71
2
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Martin Co. Line
Seaway Drive/ South Ocean Drive
A1A
4.70
2/ 4/ 2
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1-95
Orange Avenue
68
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Orange Avenue
Indian River Drive
Avenue A
68
0.56
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2
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Orange Avenue
ndian River Drive
Citrus Avenue/
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Martin Co. Line
Port St. Lucie Boulevard
Fla. Turnpike
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Number
9 1-95 . Urban/Rural - Principal Arterial Freeway / group 2 .
713 Kings Highway/ Turnpike Feeder Road Urban - minor arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1a
614 Indrio Road Urban/Rural - minor arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a
615 25th Street Urban - principal arterial State 2 way arterial! class 1 a
608 St. Lucie Boulevard Urban - principal arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a
607 Emerson Avenue Urban - collector State 2 way arterial! uninterrupted flow
5 US #1 Urban - principal arterial State 2 way arterial! class 1 a & 1 b
70 Virginia Avenue Urban - principal arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 b
70 Okeechobee Road' Urban /Rural- principal arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a uninterrupted flow'
A1A North A-1-A Urban - minor arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a uninterrupted flow
A1A Seaway Drive/ South Ocean Drive Urban - minor arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a uninterrupted flow
68 Orange Avenue Urban - principal arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a & 1 b
68 Avenue A Urban - principal/minor arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a
707 Citrus Avenue/ Indian River Drive Urban - collector State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a
716 Port St. Lucie Boulevard Urban - principal arterial State 2 way arterial/ class 1 a
91 Fla. Turnpike' Urban/Rural - Principal Arterial Freeway / group 2 .
Notes: . Part of the State Intrastate Highway System (FIHS)
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TRANSIT
Currently, there is no fixed route public transit service in St. Lucie County. Community Transit, the local public transit service provider,
paratransit system serving all parts of the County. Customer needs are met on a 24 hour reservation basis for door to door service.
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners serves as the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC). The CTC is responsible for coordinating transit
service among public service agencies in St. Lucie County. Community Transit, which operates under the direction of the Council on Aging of St. Lucie County, Inc.
is the primary provider for Transportation Disadvantaged and general purpose transit trips through the CTC.
990. Table 2-3 describes the growth
ridership has increased considerably every year Since
annual
As the CTC's primary transportation provider, Community Transit
of Community Transit ridership over the past several years.
TABLE 2-3
Community Transit Ridership - 1995/2000
2000
158,469
1999
149,564
1998
125,243
1997
128,769
1996
86,783
1995
76,860
passenger trips
Recent state and welfare reform legislative actions, specifically Florida's WAGES (Work And Gain Economic Self-Sufficiency) and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Welfare-to-Work legislation, will have a significant impact on the provision of public transit in St. Lucie
County and the Treasure Coast Region. The St. Lucie County CTC, Community Transit and the Local Coordinating Board for the Florida Commission
for the Transportation Disadvantaged are currently in the process of evaluating the transit requirements of WAGES.
WAGES
WAGES
In 1998, the CTC, through the St. Lucie County Human Services Department, contracted with Charity Cars to provide transportation for
participants. The Department provided several used county vehicles for rehabilitation by Charity Cars. The cars were then leased to the
participants with certain terms and conditions. The program had a moderate success rate with approximately seven persons served.
The St. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization, Community Transit, Treasure Coast Jobs and Benefits Office and the CTC are now pursuing federal
grants through the Florida Department of Transportation. The Job Access Grant will provide a complementary public transportation service to the
existing transportation disadvantaged services. The application for the grant requires the development of a Regional Job Access and Reverse
Commute Plan. This plan will be used for other state and federal grants to provide transportation services to WAGES clients.
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EXISTING BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN CONDITIONS
S1. Lucie County recognizes the need for pedestrian and bicycle accommodations as an integral component of a Countywide transportation System. The development
of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and the encouragement of their use serves several important purposes which benefit all of the citizens of S1. Lucie County.
when incorporated into a daily routine. can be both a
Bicycling and walking are healthy modes of transportation that
sustainable and time-efficient exercise.
Health and physical benefits:
trips which are the least fuel efficient and generate the
Bicycling and walking can replace short distance motor vehicle
most pollution per mile traveled.
Environmental benefits
Roadway improvements to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians can also enhance safety for motorists by reducing
run-off road, head-on, and sideswipe motor vehicle crashes. Roadway widening and drainage improvements can also
result in a decrease in the rate of normal roadside erosion and degradation, thereby increasing road longevity and
reducing maintenance costs. Traffic calming effects of bicycle and pedestrian improvements in some areas can also
serve to reduce vehicle speeds without reducing vehicle capacity, resulting in a decrease of the likelihood of serious
injury or death in a motor vehicle accident. Potential reductions in both roadway congestion and parking requirements
due to bicycling or walking can result in considerable savings due to decreased roadway and/or parking
construction/improvement costs. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities can also serve to greatly increase the accessibility and
viability of transit service.
Transportation benefits
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities can provide an easily accessible outdoor resource for many forms of recreation,
particularly when these facilities are located in scenic environments and/or in conjunction with other recreational facilities.
Recreational benefits
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities, depending upon their setting, have the capacity to provide significant educational
cultural, societal, and econç;mic benefits
Quality of life benefits
S1. Lucie County currently requires that pedestrian accommodations be incorporated into all urban roadway construction/improvement projects. Federal and State
guidelines also address the provision of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in conjunction with roadway improvement projects.
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Comprehensive Plan
PORT/AIRPORT/RAIUW ATERW A Y
St. Lucie County is home to the Port of Fort Pierce and the St. Lucie County International Airport. Heavy rail freight service in the County is provided by the Florida
East Coast (FEC) Railroad. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway passes through the eastern part of the county via the Indian River Lagoon.
Existing Port Conditions
The Port of Fort Pierce is one of Florida's fourteen deepwater ports. Located approximately midway between Port Canaveral and the Port of Palm Beach, the Port
of Fort Pierce consists of approximately 163 acres, bounded on the north and south by the State Road (SR) AlA causeways, on the west by the US #1 (SR 5)/Florida
East Coast Railroad (FEC) and on the east by the Indian River Lagoon, which is part of the Intracoastal Waterway. Approximately 87 acres adjacent to the Intracoastal
Waterway and Taylor Creek waterfronts remain undeveloped. The existing Port area is shown in Figure 2-4a.
.
The City of Ft. Pierce is charged with routine supervision of development activity in the Port area. However. the authority for the development of the Port Master Plan
as required under Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, lies with the Board of County Commissioners.
In 1990, the Board of County Commissioners approved a master plan for the Port of Ft. Pierce consistent with requirements of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. At the
present time, the Board of County Commissioners is engaged in a comprehensive update to this plan. Upon completion of this plan, it will be incorporated into both
the County's and the City of Ft. Pierce local comprehensive plan consistent with the requirements of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
the parcel remains largely
To date
In 1996, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners purchased 20 acres of waterfront property for public recreation
undeveloped and is intended for recreational uses; however, it will also be incorporated into the City's plans for the Port.
n 1998, at the request of St. Lucie County, the Florida Legislature dissolved the County's Port and Airport Authority. Management and development authority of the
port area, as it relates to obtaining state and federal approvals for port development activities both on the land side and water side of the facility now rests with the
Board of County Commissioners. Specific development permitting authority for the lands ide facilities at the port still lies with the City of Ft. Pierce. In order to avoid
duplicate and potentially conflicting permitting and approval authorities, consideration should be given to the re-establishment of a specific authority for the regulating
of development activities in the Port area. This authority could include representation by both the County Commission and the City of Ft. Pierce and could, if properly
structured, include other elected positions.
Existing Airport Conditions
The St. Lucie County International Airport is recognized by the State of Florida as a general aviation airport facility. The St. Lucie County Airport was established in
the late 1930's. In 1974, it became an International Airport with U.S. Customs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Immigration inspection services available.
The vast majority of activity at the St. Lucie County International Airport has been and continues to be general aviation. Given the potential for continued significant
population and economic growth in the near future, an increase in demand on the facilities at the airport is expected.
.
Prior to 1998, the 81. Lucie County Port and Airport Authority was the governing agency for the airport. With the dissolution of the authority in 1998, the status of the
airport has been changed from an semi-independent taxing authority to a dependent county department. With the dissolution of the Port and Airport Authority the
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special taxing districts associated with the airport were also terminated
The existing layout of the St. Lucie County International Airport is shown in Figure 2-4b. Both the north-south runway (18-36) and the northeast-southwest runway
(4-22) have been permanently closed. The remaining airfield consists of the primary east/west runway and a crosswind runway identified in the Master Plan as
Runways 9L-27R and 14L-32R respectively.
At present the airport occupies approximately 4,000 acres. St. Lucie County has recently scaled back long range development plans for the International Airport in
response to environmental and community issues. The environmental issues primarily concern onsite wetlands in the eastern portion of the airport property. The
community issues are related to noise and other potential adverse impacts on areas lying east of the existing airport. Assuming that the cited concerns of the
community can be satisfactorily addressed, the most revised long term plans for the airport contemplate the extension of the main east/ west runway to 10,000 feet
and the addition of a 6.000 foot parallel runway to north of the east/ west existing runway. A generalized depiction of the future development layout for the St. Lucie
County International Airport is shown in Figure 2-4b. There are no plans on the part of the County to expand airport operations beyond those of a general aviation
airport.
Conditions
The Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad mainline runs along the Atlantic Coastal Ridge through eastern S1. Lucie County. This Class II railroad serves, as its name
implies, the east coast of Florida, from Jacksonville to Miami. Major commodities handled by the FEC are nonmetallic minerals and various commodities moved in
containers and trailers (intermodal traffic). FEC provides no passenger service, however there are efforts underway to reinstate AMTRAK passenger service along
this route at some point in the near term.
Existing Ra
.
With the notable exception of SR A-I-A, no major roadways in the County are significantly affected by the FEC mainline operations. Recognizing the need to provide
an unobstructed crossing point over the heavily utilized FEC mainline, the City of Fort Pierce, in conjunction with FDOT, constructed the Citrus Avenue Overpass in
the 1970's. This grade- separated crossing and an additional grade- separated crossing at Avenue C, permit vehicular movement from the South Hutchinson Island
area to US #1 in the event of a blockage of all at-grade crossings. A grade separated crossing has not been provided for the North Hutchinson Island area.
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway traverses the eastern edge of 81. Lucie County via the Indian River Lagoon. The Waterway is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and, other than one drawbridge crossing at the 8R A-1-A access to North Hutchinson Island, does not have a significant impact on the S1. Lucie County
transportation network.
.
The Intracoastal Waterway serves as a means of access to the Fort Pierce Inlet for both recreational and business uses. The nearest ocean inlets north and south
of the Fort Pierce Inlet are the Sebastian Inlet to the north and the S1. Lucie Inlet to the south. Of these three area inlets, the F1. Pierce Inlet is generally recognized
as being the safest to navigate due to limited shoaling and predictable currents.
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LEVEL OF SERVICE ANALYSIS
Level of Service is a method of describing the operating condition of a roadway in relation to the volume of traffic using that roadway. Factors which influence level
of service include the number of vehicle lanes, the number of vehicles on the roadway, the speed of these vehicles, traffic interruptions, the ability to maneuver freely
and safely as well as the driving comfort and convenience of the public. Level of Service Standards are to be used as a guide for transportation planning purposes
and to identify roadway needs and to provide a measure for determining time and type of roadway improvement
states
Level of Service Standards: Level of service standards shall be established for ensuring that adequate facility capacity will be provided for future
development and for purposes of issuing development orders or development permits pursuant to Section 163.3202(2)(g), Florida Statutes. Each local
government shall establish a level of service standard for each public facility located within the boundary for which such local government has authority to
issue development orders or development permits. Such level of service standards shall be set for each individual facility or facility type and not on a
systemwide basis.
n establishing Level of Service, Rule 9J-5.005, FAC
provides the following additional input regarding levels of service as they relate to transportation planning
"...Establishment of level of service standards at peak hour for roads and public transit facilities within the local government's jurisdiction. For facilities on
the Florida Intrastate Highway System as defined in s. 338.001, F.S., the local governments shall adopt the level of service standards established by the
Department of Transportation by rule. For all other facilities on the future traffic circulation map, local governments shall adopt adequate level of service
standards.. .'
FAC
Rule 9J5.019(4)(c)(1)
Table 2-4a shows the Level of Service standards for urban and non-urban roadways in St. Lucie County, based on the Florida Department of Transportation LOS
Manual, 1998 edition. For the purpose of determining concurreny on these roadways Tables 5-1 and 5-4, of the Florida Department of Transportation LOS Manual,
1998 edition, and as they may be amended, shall be used. Table 2-1 provides a summary of the major traffic arteries in the County and their level of service group
classification for concurrency purposes.
Table 2-4b, shows the average daily traffic volumes for the Fall 2000 counting period and level of service conditions for the County's roadway network based on the
for the minimum levels of service identified in Table 2-4a.
Table 2-4c, shows the most recent generalized peak hour/peak direction traffic volumes and level of service conditions for the County's roadway network based on
the minimum levels of service standards identified in Table 2-4a.
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TABLE 2-4
Level of Service Star
and Non-Urban Roadway:
Inside a Transportation
Concurrency Management
Area'
Constrained ¡Backlogged Facility
Peak Hour ¡Peak Direction
Facility Type
Maintain3
D
D
(local
Non-State roadway
Mà'it'I'tä1n"
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D
Non-State roadway (major city/county road)
E
E
Non-State roadway (arterial
(rural
Limited Access/
Intrastate/ FIHS
Maintain3
Maintain3
n/a
B
Freeway
Maintain3
Maintain3
n/a
DiE)
E
B
C(D)
C
Controlled Access
ntrastate/ FIHS (urban)
Limited Access/ Freeway
Controlled Access
Other State Roads
n/a
n/a2
B
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rural
t
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urban
n/a
n/a2
C
Two lane (Rural/Urban)
rural
Maintain3
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urban
Level of Service Standard inside of parentheses apply to general use lanes only when exclusive through lanes exist
Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are geographically compact areas designated in local government comprehensive plans where intensive development exists or is planned in a
manner that will ensure an adequate level of mobility and further the achievement of identified important state planning goals and policies, including discouraging the proliferation of urban sprawl,
encouraging the revitalization of existing downtowns and designated redevelopment areas protecting natural resources, protecting historic resources, maximizing the efficient use of existing public
facilities, and promoting public transit, bicycling, walking and other altematives to the single occupant automobile. Transportation concurrency management areas may be established in a
comprehensive plan in accordance with Rule 9J·5, Florida Administrative Code.
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TABLE 2-4a
Level of Service Standards for Urban
and Non-Urban Roadways in St. Lucie County
Inside a Transportation
Concurrency Management
Area'
Constrained ¡Backlogged Facility
Peak Hour ¡Peak Direction
Facility Type
-5.0057.
Maintain means continuing operating conditions at a level such that significant degradation does not occur based on conditions existing at the time of local govemment comprehensive plan adoption.
For roadways in rural areas. transitioning urbanized areas. urban areas or communities, significant degradation means (1) an increase in average annual daily traffic volume of 5 percent below
the speed, of the adopted LOS standard. For roadways in urbanized areas, for 1 Oath highest hour of 5 percent below the speed, of the adopted LOS standard. For roadways in urbanized areas,
for roadways parallel to exclusive transit facilities, or for intrastate roadways in transportation concurrency management areas, significant degradation means (1) an increase in average annual
daily traffic volume of 10 percent above the maximum service volume. or (2) a reduction in operating speed for the peak directions in the 100th highest hour of 10 percent below the speed, of the
adopted LOS standard. For other state roads in transportation concurrency management areas, significant degradation means that amount defined in the transportation mobility element. For
constrained roadways meeting or exceeding the level of service standards, "maintain" does not apply until the roadway is operating below the applicable minimum level of service standard
requirements of Rule 9J
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TABLE 2-46
Fall 2000 St_ Lucie Traffic Count
count
station
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adjust los C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
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standard
road_class
location
street
88.66%
91.57%
97.38%
109.01%
107.56%
6,100
6,300
6,700
7,500
7,400
8/30/99
3/7/00
3/7/00
3/7/00
3/7/00
2/17/98
6,100
6,300
6,700
7,500
7,400
2,170
C
C
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Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
of Ave D
Orange Ave
Delaware Ave
Georgia Ave
Virginia Ave
of St Lucie Blvd
of
of
of
of
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N.
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N.
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13th Street South
13th Street South
13th Street South
13th Street South
13th Street South
165
521
523
525
527
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7,000
1/13/00
7,000
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15,100
2/15/00
15,100
C
nterrupted
41.58%
14,058
9/13/93
14,058
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52.35%
17,700
2/14/00
17,700
C
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58.27%
19,700
1/20/00
19,700
C
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55.31%
18,700
1/20/00
18,700
C
nterrupted
63.29%
21,400
1/19/00
21,400
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55.31%
18,700
2/14/00
18,700
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104.97%
13,100
3/27/00
13,100
C
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101
12,700
4/17/00
12,700
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12,700
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Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
CC Access State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
25th Street North
5165
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25th Street North
0011
S. of Juanita Ave
25th Street North
5152
S. of Avenue Q
25th Street North
0793
S. of Avenue D
25th Street North
0050
S. of Orange Ave
25th Street South
0014
S. of Delaware
25th Street South
0779
S. of Okeechobee
25th Street South
0015
S. of Virginia Ave
25th Street South
0021
S. of Edwards Rd
25th Street South
159
N. of Midway Rd West
25th Street South
171
Midway Rd West
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South/St
25th Street
James Dr
25th Street
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5/23/00
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515 7th Street South S. of Orange Ave Major City/County Road C 5,600 3/7/00 5,600 37.71%
517 7th Street South S. of Delaware Ave Major City/County Road C 3,900 3/7/00 3,900 56.69%
519 7th Street South S. of Georgia Ave Major City/County Road C 3,000 9/7/99 3,000 43.60%
x Airoso Blvd N. of So. 25th St.! SI. James State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 0 x 0 0.00%
Flow Class I
301 Airoso Blvd N. of Floresta Dr State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 11,800 5/3/00 11,800 34.90%
Flow Class I
101 Airoso Blvd N. of Prima Vista Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 8,300 5/9/00 8,300 24.55%
Flow Class I
103 Airoso Blvd N. of West Virginia Drive State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 10,800 5/9/00 10,800 86.54%
Flow Class I
170 Airoso Blvd N. of Thornhill Drive State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 12,400 5/9/00 12,400 99.36%
Flow Class I
303 Airoso Blvd N. of Port SI. Lucie Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 13,600 11/16/99 13,600 108.97%
Flow Class I
0204 Angle Rd E. of Kings Hwy State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 4,969 9/12/94 4,969 39.82%
Flow Class I
x Angle Rd E. of North 53rd SI. State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 0 x 0 0.00%
Flow Class I
100 Angle Rd N. of Orange Ave State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 14,000 2/23/00 14,000 112.18%
Flow Class I
x Angle Rd/ South 33rd South of Orange Ave Major City/County Road C 5,700 5/22/00 5,700 66.28%
Street
5033 Avenue A E. of US 1 North Major City/County Road C 3,500 2/15/00 3,500 50.87%
5034 Avenue A W. of US 1 North (1 way) Major City/County Road C 2,200 1/13/00 2,200 42.64%
160 Avenue D E. of 7th St Major City/County Road C 2,700 8/30/99 2,700 39.24%
161 Avenue D E. of 13th St Major City/County Road C 6,500 5/22/00 6,500 94.48%
162 Avenue D E. of 17th St Major City/County Road C 9,200 5/22/00 9,200 133.72%
163 Avenue D E. of 25th St Maior Citv/Countv Road C 7,200 5/22/00 7,200 104.65%
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2
SI. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
TABLE 2-4B
Fall 2000 St. Lucie Traffic Count Summary
vIe ratio
adjust los C
count
station
no
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
road31ass
location
street
77.03%
0.00%
5,300
o
3/1/00
x
5,300
o
C
C
nterrupted
70.51%
8,800
5/3/00
8,800
C
Interrupted
104.17%
13,000
5/3/00
13,000
C
Interrupted
104.17%
13,000
5/3/00
13,000
C
Interrupted
123.40%
15,400
5/3/00
15,400
C
nterrupted
0.00%
o
x
o
C
Interrupted
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Major City/County Road
of 25th St
W
Avenue 0
164
of Selvitz Road
W
Bayshore Blvd
x
N. of Prima Vista Blvd
Bayshore Blvd
305
N. of West Virginia Drive
Bayshore Blvd
307
Drive
N. of Thornhi
Bayshore Blvd
169
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Bayshore Blvd
309
S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Bayshore Blvd
x
0.00%
o
x
5/16/00
o
3,500
C
S. of Tpk Access Road
Bayshore Blvd
x
28.04%
3,500
C
C
nterrupted
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
E. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Becker Rd
302
0.00%
101.56%
91.15%
o
3,900
3,500
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
x
3/28/00
3/28/00
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
o
3,900
3,500
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
E. of Florida Turnpike
Becker Rd
x
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Other County Road
Other County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
E. of Sunrise Blvd
W. of Sunrise Blvd
S. of Torino Pkwy
S. of Peacok Blvd.
S. of
S. of Prima Vista Blvd
Heatherwood Drive
Del Rio Blvd.
Savonna Blvd.
Del Rio Blvd.
University Blvd
S. of
S of
E. of
E. of
S. of Torino Pkwy
S. of Peacok Blvd.
Bell Ave
Bell Ave
California Blvd.
California Blvd.
California Blvd.
California Blvd.
California Blvd.
California Blvd.
California Blvd.
California Blvd
Cashmere Blvd
Cashmere Blvd
102
104
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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2
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
TAi3LE 2-4B
~t. Lucie Traffic Cc
v/c ratio
adjust 105 C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last cou nt
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. 105
standard
road_class
location
0.00%
0.00%
o
o
x
x
3/1/00
o
o
C
C
C
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
S. of Prima Vista Blvd
S. of Heatherwood Drive
50.00%
7,800
7,800
nte rru pted
nterrupted
-
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
South
1
E. of US
89.34%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
42.44%
o
o
9,800
x
x
5/16/00
o
o
9,800
Major City/County Road
Major City/Cpunty Road
Major City/County Road
E. of California Blvd.
E. of Cashmere Blvd.
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
1
114.74%
61.15%
31.69%
nterrupted
15.23%
38.81%
2,865
7,300
2/17/98
3/1/00
2,865
7,300
C
C
C
C
City/County Road
City/County Road
Major
Major
of 17th St South
of 25th St South
W
W.
72.67%
5,000
4/3/00
3/27/00
5,000
7,200
Major City/County Road
22.36%
7,200
nterrupted
28.57%
9,200
3/27/00
9,200
C
Interrupted
23.91%
7,700
2/9/99
7,700
C
nterrupted
-
71.31%
Transportation - March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
1
of US
W
of Oleander Ave
W
of Sunrise Blvd
W
64.10%
8,900
8,000
4,610
o
o
o
7,894
4,207
10,715
2/17/98
1/13/98
1/13/98
7,894
4,207
10,715
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
3/27/00
3/27/00
8,900
8,000
7/21/94
x
x
x
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
of 7th St South
of US 1 South
of 13th St South
W.
W
W
C
C
nterrupted
nterrupted
20
4,610
o
o
o
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
South
1
E.ofUS
2
of 25th St South
W. of Selvitz Rd
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
way)
E. of Port St. Lucie Blvd
S. of Tulip Drive
S of Parr Drive
W.
-
count
station street
no
- -
-
x Cashmere Blvd
x Cashmere Blvd
0160 Citrus Ave
5159 Citrus Ave
x Darwin Blvd.
x Darwin Blvd.
x Darwin Blvd.
x Del Rio Blvd.
x Del Rio Blvd.
311 Del Rio Blvd
5057 Delaware Ave
5158 Delaware Ave
0710 Delaware Ave
0712 Delaware Ave
500 Delaware Ave
106 Easy St
173 Edwards Rd
502 Edwards Rd
108 Edwards Rd
110 Edwards Rd
174 Edwards Rd
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
1
South
1
of US
W
TABLE 2-4B
Lucie Traffic Count
vlc ratio
adjust los C
Summary
Fall 2000 St.
count
station
no
net
aad
committed
trips
last cou nt
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
road_class
location
street
0.00%
o
x
o
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
ndian River County Line
@
Emerson Ave
x
25.79%
3,900
2/21 100
3,900
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
N. of Indrio Rd
Emerson Ave
105
41.67%
2,000
3/28/00
2,000
C
52.33%
55.29%
3,600
6,900
11/15/99
5/3/00
3,600
6,900
C
C
Interrupted
93.75%
11,700
5/3/00
,700
11
C
Interrupted
0.00%
o
x
o
C
nterrupted
0.00%
o
x
o
C
nterrupted
142.63%
17,800
5/3/00
17,800
C
Interrupted
Other County Road
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
South
of US
W.
1
W. of Airoso Blvd
E. of Airoso Blvd
Farmer's Market Rd
Floresta Dr
Floresta Dr
112
313
107
S. of Prima Vista Blvd
Floresta Dr
109
N. of West Virginia Drive
Floresta Dr
x
Drive
N. of Thornhi
Floresta Dr
x
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Floresta Dr
315
106.10%
28.78%
27.79%
47.51 %
7,300
14,158
13,671
23,377
5/3/00
9/6/94
9/6/94
7/21/94
7,300
14,158
13,671
23,377
C
C
C
C
Major City/County Road
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
-
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Floresta Dr
Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike
317
1968
1964
1960
111.38%
13,900
1/12/00
13,900
C
nterrupted
113.78%
14,200
2/6/99
1
14,200
C
Interrupted
-
107.37%
27.62%
31.98%
66.86%
13,400
1,900
2,200
4,600
1/18/00
3/7/00
10/26/99
10/26/99
13,400
1,900
2,200
4,600
C
C
C
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
of Port St Lucie Blvd
W.
Gatlin Blvd
0718
of Savanna Blvd
W
Gatlin Blvd
304
E. of 1-95
of US 1 South
of 7th St South
of 13th St South
W
W
W
Gatlin Blvd
Georgia Ave
Georgia Ave
Georgia Ave
5075
504
506
508
88.37%
Major City/County Road
7,600
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5/16/00
7,600
C
21
2
N. of Martin Countv Line
Gilson Rd
SI. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
111
TABLE 2-4B
Fall 2000 St. Lucie Traffic Count Summary
vlc ratio
adjust los C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
count
station
no
43.02%
47.67%
35.74%
32.56%
34.88%
3,700
4,100
3,074
2,800
3,000
4/18/00
4/18/00
10/5/94
5/23/00
4/18/00
3,700
4,100
3,074
2,800
3,000
C
C
C
C
C
road_class
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
location
Midway Rd West
Midway Rd West
Reserve Com Pkwy
Reserve Com Pkwy
W. of Selvitz Rd
N. of
S. of
N. of
S. of
street
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
113
115
0279
117
119
18.90%
,300
1
5/15/00
,300
1
C
Major City/County Road
S. of Walton Rd
Green River Pkwy
319
55.50%
5.81%
4.91%
01
81
89.53%
54.12%
55.81%
40.83%
48.84%
36.26%
48.84%
71.37%
96.51%
6,927
500
422
8,700
7,000
7,700
4,654
4,800
3,511
4,200
3,118
4,200
6,138
8,300
9/8/94
11/8/99
2/8/94
6,927
500
422
8,700
7,000
7,700
4,654
4,800
3,511
4,200
3,118
4,200
6,138
8,300
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
.16%
.40%
1
1/13/00
2/23/00
2/28/00
8/18/94
0/11/99
8/18/94
4/17/00
3/8/94
0/11/99
7/20/94
0/11/99
1
1
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Orange Ave
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Seaway Dr
N. of Orange Ave
N. of Citrus Ave
S. of Citrus Ave
N. of Savannah Rd
S. of Savannah Rd
N. of Midway Rd East
S. of Midway Rd East
N. of Walton Rd
S. of Walton Rd
N. of Martin County Line
Hartman Rd
Header Canal Rd
Header Canal Rd
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
ndian River Dr
0022
121
0122
0004
0003
5029
5028
501
0013
123
0102
125
0048
127
1
33.74%
5,526
9/13/94
5,526
C
nterrupted
29.91 %
4,900
2/23/00
4,900
C
nterrupted
65.93%
38.46%
10,800
6,300
1/20/00
8/23/99
0,800
6,300
1
C
C
nterrupted
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
1
of US
W
ndrio Rd
0040
E. of Kings Hwy
ndrio Rd
114
of Kings Hwy
of Emerson Rd
W
W
ndrio Rd
ndrio Rd
0281
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2
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SI. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
TABLE 2-4B
Lucie Traffic Count Summary
vlc ratio
adjust los C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
Fall 2000 St.
count
station
no
47.01%
7,700
1/20/00
7,700
C
C
Interrupted
Interrupted
road_class
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
location
E. of 1-95
street
Indrio Rd
0038
10.90%
78.66%
82.11 %
55.29%
53.97%
#DIV/O!
55.44%
46.60%
1,700
38,700
40,397
41,800
40,800
45,368
43,800
35,227
1 /20/00
1/20/00
10/5/94
2/14/00
3/2/00
8/12/96
2/14/00
2/17/98
,700
38,700
40,397
41,800
40,800
45,368
43,800
35,227
1
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
-
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
of 1-95
Orange Ave
Okeechobee Rd
Midway Rd West
St. Lucie West Blvd
C-23 Canal Overpass
Gatlin Blvd
Gatlin Blvd
W
N. of
N. of
N. of
N. of
N. of
N. of
S. of
Indrio Rd
I~effi~~%
I~effi~~%
I~effi~~%
I~effi~~%
I~effi~~%
I~effi~~%
I~effi~~%
0128
1905
1903
1902
1904
0334
1901
1900
25.14%
81.40%
50.48%
3,138
5,600
6,300
10/5/94
4/24/00
4/24/00
3,138
5,600
6,300
C
C
C
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
S. of Orange Ave
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Okeechobee Rd
Jenkins Rd South
Jenkins Rd South
Jenkins Rd South
0274
131
133
nterrupted
59.30%
55.23%
61.05%
91 .57%
5,100
3,800
4,200
6,300
2/21 /00
8/24/99
5/22/00
2/28/00
5,100
3,800
4,200
6,300
C
C
C
C
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
N. of Indrio Rd
W. of US 1 North
E. of 25th St
W. of 25th St
Johnston Rd
Juanita Ave
Juanita Ave
Juanita Ave
135
18
20
22
1
1
29.07%
18.21 %
2,000
1,253
2/28/00
9/12/94
2,000
1,253
C
C
City/County Road
City/County Road
Major
Major
S. of St Lucie Blvd
N. of Angle Rd
Keen Rd
Keen Rd
129
0273
80.93%
10,100
1/18/00
10,100
C
Interrupted
S~te Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
North
1
SW of US
Kings Hwy North
0269
98.56%
3.78%
11
12,300
14,200
3/16/00
1/20/00
12,300
14,200
C
C
Interrupted
Interrupted
N. of Indrio Rd
S. of Indrio Rd
Kings Hwy North
Kings Hwy North
0745
0006
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2 - 23
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
-
Fall ",UUU ;:)1.
count
station
no
vlc ratio
adjust los C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
115.38%
14,400
1/18/00
14,400
C
nterrupted
102.56%
12,800
1/13/00
12,800
C
nterrupted
108.17%
13,500
5/22/00
13,500
C
Interrupted
92.95%
,600
11
3/14/00
,600
11
C
Interrupted
60.90%
7,600
1/13/00
7,600
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
road_class
location
street
N. of St Lucie Blvd
Kings Hwy North
0749
S. of St Lucie Blvd
Kings Hwy North
0751
S. of Angle Rd
Kings Hwy North
137
N. of Orange Ave
Kings Hwy North
0077
S. of Orange Ave
Kings Hwy South
0076
48.08%
0.00%
19.77%
6,000
o
,700
2/23/00
x
4/3/00
6,000
o
,700
C
C
C
Interrupted
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
N. of Okeechobee Rd
South
South
1
E. of US
W. of US
Kings Hwy South
Kitterman Rd
Kitterman Rd
0757
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
90.12%
159.88%
0.00%
1
o
o
o
6,200
1,000
o
x
x
x
4/25/00
4/25/00
x
1
o
o
o
6,200
11,000
o
ç.
C
C
C
C
C
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
1
of Prima Vista Blvd
of Savanna Club Blvd.
of Walton Rd
of Walton Rd
of Pt. St. Lucie Blvd
of South US #1
N.
N.
N.
S.
N.
N.
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
x
124
x
x
x
323
325
x
nterrupted
71.98%
6,500
5/9/00
6,500
C
Major City/County Road
South
1
of US
W
Lyngate 0
306
77.03%
5,300
5/1/00
5,300
C
Major City/County Road
PSLlE. of Lennard Rd
Mariposa Ave (east
Blvd)
Mariposa Ave (east
Blvd)
166
167
155.52%
10,700
5/1/00
0,700
1
C
Major City/County Road
of Lennard Rd
W
PSL
53.03%
89.39%
10,500
17,700
5/1 /00
5/1/00
4/17/00
10,500
17,700
4,000
C
C
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
W. of US 1 South
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Midport Rd
Midport Rd
Midway Rd East
327
329
126
32.05%
Transportation - March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
4,000
C
nterrupted
24
State Two-Way Arterial
2
of Indian River Dr
W
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
TABLE 2-4B
Lucie Traffic Count
vlc ratio
adjust los C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
Summary
1990 min. los
standard
Fall 2000 St.
count
station
no
70.28%
8,771
8/16/94
8,771
C
nterrupted
109.73%
13,694
2/7/94
13,694
C
nterrupted
135.42%
16,900
4/18/00
16,900
C
Interrupted
127.40%
15,900
4/17/00
15,900
C
Interrupted
89.74%
11,200
4/17/00
11 ,200
C
Interrupted
95.35%
11,900
4/17/00
11,900
C
Interrupted
102.56%
12,800
2/00
1/1
12,800
C
Interrupted
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
road_class
location
street
South
1
E. of US
Midway Rd East
0271
South
1
of US
W
Midway Rd West
0023
of Oleander Ave
W
Midway Rd West
128
of Sunrise Blvd
W
Midway Rd West
130
of 25th St South
W
Midway Rd West
132
of Selvitz Rd
W
Midway Rd West
134
of Glades Cut-Off Rd.
W
Midway Rd West
5140
27.78%
4,200
3/13/00
4,200
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
of 1-95
W
Midway Rd West
0732
14.29%
52.05%
43.19%
25.47%
2,161
4,700
3,900
2,300
4/3/95
5/15/00
5/15/00
5/15/00
1/14/98
2,161
4,700
3,900
2,300
9,605
C
C
C
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
of Shinn Rd
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
E. of Westmoreland Blvd
W
Midway Rd West
Morningside Blvd
Morningside Blvd
Morningside Blvd
Okeechobee Rd
0278
331
333
335
29.83%
9,605
C
Interrupted
35.74%
11 ,507
1m98
11,507
C
Interrupted
42.26%
13,609
1m98
13,609
C
Interrupted
37.58%
52.30%
12,100
26,100
4/24/00
1/20/00
12,100
26,100
C
C
Interrupted
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
S. of Delaware Ave
5050
S. of Georgia Ave
Okeechobee Rd
0738
SW of 25th St South
Okeechobee Rd
0740
of 33rd St South
W. of Virginia Ave
W.
Okeechobee Rd
Okeechobee Rd
510
0742
Transportation - March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
25
2
51. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
TABLE 2-4B
:AII ?nnn C:t, Luoie 11 ... -
vlc ratio
adjust los C
48.30%
net
aadt
24,100
78.26%
25,200
1/18/00
25,200
C
nterrupted
E. of 1·95
90.37%
29,100
1/13/00
29,100
C
Interrupted
of 1-95
W.
72.36%
23,300
1 /20/00
23,300
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
2%
26.98%
32.28%
0.00%
o
x
o
C
Okeechobee
E. of
Line
12.18%
20.79%
40.38%
41.67%
77.72%
9,700
3/28/00
9,700
C
nterrupted
S. of Virginia Ave
73.72%
9,200
3/28/00
9,200
C
Interrupted
N. of Edwards Rd
103.41%
68.11 %
Transportation - March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
2 - 26
count
station street
no
- -
136 Okeechobee Rd
0029 Okeechobee Rd
0106 Okeechobee Rd
0748 Okeechobee Rd
0025 Okeechobee Rd
138 Okeechobee Rd
0039 Okeechobee Rd
0754 Okeechobee Rd
5142 Old Dixie Hwy
0062 Old Dixie Hwy
0268 Old Dixie Hwy
503 Oleander Ave
505 Oleander Ave
507 Oleander Ave
0163 Oleander Ave
139 Oleander Ave
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
committed
trips
last count
date
4/24/00
latest
aadt
24,100
990 min. los
standard
C
1
nterrupted
road_class
location
E. of Jenkins Rd
E. of Florida's Turnpike
21.1
6,800
5,100
6,100
1/18/00
4/24/00
1/18/00
6,800
5,100
6,100
C
C
C
nterrupted
of Florida's Turnpike
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
County State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
of Header Canal Rd
E. of Shinn Rd
W.
W
,520
2,595
1
0/4/94
9/12/94
1
,520
2,595
1
C
C
Interrupted
- Interrupted
County Line State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
S. of Indian River
N. of SR A1A North
5,040
5,200
10/5/94
9/29/99
5,040
5,200
C
C
nterrupted
nterrupted
12,906
8,500
7/21/94
9/29/99
12,906
8,500
C
C
Interrupted
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
S. of Taylor Creek
N. of Virginia Ave
S. of Edwards Rd
N. of Midway Rd West
,~
TABLE 2-48
:st. Lucie Traffic -
vie ratio
adjust los C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
road31ass
location
43.27%
5,400
4/3/00
5,400
C
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
S. of Midway Rd West
41.86%
3,600
4/3/00
3,600
C
Major City/County Road
35.35%
2,800
1/13/00
2,800
C
Interrupted
52.53%
3,900
1/13/00
3,900
C
Interrupted
117.42%
9,300
1/13/00
9,300
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
S. of Kitterman Rd
North
1
E. of US
North
1
of US
W
of 7th St
W
78.02%
13,400
1/20/00
13,400
C
nterrupted
79.91 %
18,300
1/13/00
18,300
C
nterrupted
51.24%
16,500
1/20/00
16,500
C
Interrupted
39.13%
12,600
2/28/00
12,600
C
Interrupted
36.96%
,900
11
1/18/00
,900
11
C
Interrupted
39.44%
12,700
1/18/00
12,700
C
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
3th St
1
of
W
of 25th St
W
E. of Angle Rd
of Angle Rd
W
E. of Jenkins Rd
-95
E. of
51.86%
16,700
1/20/00
16,700
C
nterrupted
of 1-95
W
47.62%
9,000
3/11/99
9,000
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
of Kings Hwy
W
22.75%
4,300
2/28/00
4,300
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
E. of Shinn Rd
10.58%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Transportation - March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
27
2
count
station street
no
- -
141 Oleander Ave
143 Oleander Ave
5133 Orange Ave
5134 Orange Ave
0155 Orange Ave
5040 Orange Ave
5044 Orange Ave
0151 Orange Ave
140 Orange Ave
0028 Orange Ave
0035 Orange Ave
0041 Orange Ave
0005 Orange Ave
142 Orange Ave
144 Orange Ave
x Parr Drive
x Parr Drive
x Parr Drive
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
2,000
o
o
o
5/22/00
x
x
x
2,000
o
o
o
C
C
C
C
County IState Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Okeechobee
of Darwin Blvd.
of Port St. Lucie Blvd
of Savanna Drive
E. of
Line
W
W
W
TAB' C I)-JIB
....t , "I'¡" Count ....
vIe ratio
adjust los C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
I!!.
count
station
no
72.55%
36,200
2/28/00
36,200
C
nterrupted
69.67%
34,764
1/13/98
34,764
C
Interrupted
75.95%
37,900
2/00
1/1
37,900
C
Interrupted
105.81%
52,800
2/17/00
52,800
C
Interrupted
76.75%
38,300
1/13/00
38,300
C
I nte rru pted
65.13%
32,500
3/2/00
32,500
C
Interrupted
70.34%
35,100
2/14/00
35,100
C
Interrupted
33.27%
16,600
2/13/99
1
16,600
C
I nterru pted
52.17%
16,800
5/16/00
16,800
C
Interrupted
0.00%
o
x
o
C
Interrupted
0.00%
o
x
o
C
Interrupted
20.03%
2,500
5/16/00
2,500
C
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
road_class
location
street
South
1
W.ofUS
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
5072
of Morningside Blvd
W
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
0774
E. of Midport Rd
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
0776
E. of Floresta Dr
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
0778
of Floresta Dr
W
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
0780
E. of Florida's Turnpike
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
5073
of Florida's Turnpike
W
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
5074
of Del Rio Blvd
W
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
308
S. of Gatlin Blvd
Port St Lucie Blvd
310
5. of Darwin Blvd.
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
x
Drive
N. of Parr
Port 5t Lucie Blvd
x
51.55%
16,600
11/29/99
16,600
C
nterrupted
77.33%
24,900
5/8/00
24,900
C
nterrupted
56.52%
40.99%
18,200
13,200
5/8/00
2/6/99
1
18,200
13,200
C
C
nterrupted
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
N. of Becker Rd
Port St Lucie Blvd
312
South
1
of US
W
Prima Vista Blvd
146
of Rio Mar Dr
W
Prima Vista Blvd
148
of Floresta Dr
of Airoso Blvd
W
W
Prima Vista Blvd
Prima Vista Blvd
150
314
Transportation - March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
2 - 28
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
Summary
TABLE 2-4B
Lucie Traffic Count
Fall 2000 St.
vlc ratio
adjust los C
73.60%
0.00%
0.00%
61.80%
19,900
5/8/00
19,900
C
Interrupted
E. of 1-95
14.29%
26.74%
25.00%
1
11/29/99
8,600
0.00%
o
x
o
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
ndian River County Line
27.51%
5,200
2/16/00
5,200
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
S. of Regal Rd
29.63%
5,600
2/14/00
5,600
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
N. of Pepper Park
33.86%
6,400
2/14/00
6,400
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
N. of Shorewinds Dr
62.17%
9,400
2/00
1/1
9,400
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
E. of North Bridge
35.90%
5,600
2/24/00
5,600
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
North
1
E. of US
34.47%
112.98%
Transportation - March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
29
2
count
station street
no
- -
316 Prima Vista Blvd
x Prima Vista Blvd
x Prima Vista Blvd
x Prima Vista Blvd
x Prima Vista Blvd
318 Prima Vista Blvd
152 Prima Vista Blvd
145 Range Line Rd
147 Rio Mar Dr
0701 SR A1A North
0703 SR A1A North
0113 SR A1A North
0705 SR A1A North
I
,0114 SR A1A North
0709 SR A1A North
0711 SR A1A South
0115 SR A1A South
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
0.00%
0.00%
net
aad
23,700
o
o
o
o
committed
trips
last count
date
11/29/99
x
x
x
x
latest
aadt
23,700
o
o
o
o
1990 min. los
standard
C
C
C
C
C
Interrupted
Interrupted
Interrupted
Interrupted
nterrupted
4,600
2,300
8,600
5/8/00
4/18/00
4,600
2,300
C
C
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
road_class
location
of Florida's Turnpike
of Country Club Drive
of California Blvd
of Cashmere Blvd.
of Bethany Drive
W
W.
W.
W
W
of 1-95
N. of Martin County Line
N. of Prima Vista Blvd
W.
100
14,100
11
1/13/00
1 /20/00
11,100
14,100
C
C
nterrupted
Interrupted
North
E. of South Bridge
1
E. of US
TABLE 2-4B
Fall 2000 St. Lucie Traffic Count -
vie ratio
adjust los C
net
aad
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
road31ass
location
51.28%
6,400
1/19/00
6,400
C
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
S. of Seaway Dr
17.46%
3,300
1/11/00
3,300
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
N. of Blue Heron Blvd
21.69%
34.39%
42.86%
8,100
5/24/00
8,100
0.00%
o
x
o
C
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
Martin County Line
8.97%
,400
1
5/16/00
,400
1
C
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
N. of Gatlin Blvd
31.40%
29.07%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
N. of Parr Drive
N. of Becker Rd
42.47%
.08%
21
0.00%
o
x
o
C
nterrupted
S. of Midway Rd West
12.79%
10.03%
8.37%
11.63%
Transportation - March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
2 - 30
count
station street
no
- -
5016 SR A1A South
0116 SR A1A South
0719 SR A1A South
998 SR A1A South
999 SR A1A South
0157 SR A1A South
168 Savage Blvd
514 Savannah Rd
512 Savannah Rd
x Savonna Blvd.
x Savonna Blvd.
x Savonna Blvd.
x Savonna Blvd.
0280 Selvitz Rd
0024 Selvitz Rd
200 Selvitz Rd
149 Shinn Rd
0275 Shinn Rd
0276 Sneed Rd
151 Sneed Rd
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
4,100
6,500
2/00
5/24/00
1/1
4,100
6,500
C
C
C
State Two-Way Artenal
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
S. of FPL Plant
N. of Nettles Island
S. of Nettles Island
2,700
2,500
o
o
o
o
11/8/99
4/3/00
x
x
x
x
2,700
2,500
o
o
o
o
C
C
C
C
C
C
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
City/County Road
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Dr
S. of California Blvd
S. of Gatlin Blvd
1 South
ndian River
E. of US
W. of
6,626
3,289
9/8/94
8/16/94
6,626
3,289
C
C
Interrupted
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
S. of Edwards Rd
N. of Midway Rd West
1,100
863
720
1,000
4/24/00
8/15/94
10/4/94
4/24/00
100
863
720
1,000
1
C
C
C
C
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
S. of Orange Ave
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Orange Ave
N. of Okeechobee Rd
TABLE 2-4B
Fall 2000 St. Lucie Traffic Coun,
vlc ratio
adjust los C
net
aad
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
y
1990 min. los
standard
count
station
no
road_class
location
street
79.07%
6,800
5/15/00
6,800
C
Major City/County Road
53.69%
6,700
2/28/00
6,700
C
Interrupted
51.28%
6,400
2/21/00
6,400
C
Interrupted
40.87%
5,100
8/23/99
5,100
C
Interrupted
34.62%
#DIV/O.
#DIV/O!
4,320
o
o
9/12/94
4,320
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
future
future
S. of Floresta Dr
Southbend Blvd
337
North
1
of US
W
St Lucie Blvd
0270
of 25th St North
W.
St Lucie Blvd
154
E. of Keen Rd
St Lucie Blvd
56
1
E. of Kings Hwy
St Lucie Blvd
0036
26.79%
54.67%
61.05%
84.30%
53.78%
72.67%
45.06%
36.34%
1,286
3,761
4,200
5,800
3,700
5,000
3,100
2,500
x
x
9/12/94
5/23/00
5/23/00
1 0/5/99
1
1
1
1/31/94
0/5/99
o
o
,286
3,761
4,200
5,800
3,700
5,000
3,100
2,500
1
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Other County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
N. of Park
N. of Virginia Ave
S. of Virginia Ave
S. of Edwards Rd
N. of Edwards Rd
S. of Bell Ave
N. of Midway Rd West
E. of US 1 South
W. of Lennard Rd
E. of 1-95
W. of 1-95
St Lucie Airport Entrance IN. of St Lucie Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Way
St Lucie Blvd
St Lucie Blvd
5077
5078
1006
5065
509
511
153
513
155
157
77.52%
64.23%
7,000
5,800
5/9/00
5/9/00
7,000
5,800
C
C
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
o
o
o
o
x
x
x
x
o
o
o
o
C
C
C
C
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
S. of Midway Rd West
E. of Cashmere Blvd.
E. of California Blvd.
W. of California Blvd.
Tiffany Ave
Tiffany Ave
Torino Pkwy
Torino Pkwy
Torino Pkwy
Torino Pkwy
322
320
x
x
x
x
71.43%
58.70%
23,000
18,900
1/18/00
1/18/00
23,000
18,900
C
C
nterrupted
nterrupted
S. of Indian River County Line State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Indrio Rd
of
S.
North
North
1
1
US
US
0107
0009
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TABLE 2-46
Lucie Traffic Count
Summary
Fall 2000 St.
vlc ratio
adjust los C
net
aadt
committed
trips
last count
date
latest
aadt
1990 min. los
standard
68.63%
22,100
1/13/00
22,100
C
Interrupted
75.78%
24,400
3/14/00
24,400
C
Interrupted
113.54%
26,000
1/12/00
26,000
C
Interrupted
127.95%
29,300
1/18/00
29,300
C
Interrupted
.79%
111
25,600
2/14/00
25,600
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
road_class
location
S. of St Lucie Blvd
S. of Taylor Creek Bridge
S. of SR A1A South
S. of Orange Ave
S. of Delaware Ave
137.12%
31,400
2/14/00
31 ,400
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class II
N. of Virginia Ave
150.22%
34,400
3/2/00
34,400
C
nterrupted
S. of Virginia Ave
164.19%
37,600
1/18/00
37,600
C
nterrupted
108.39%
34,900
1/18/00
34,900
C
nterrupted
108.07%
34,800
1/19/00
34,800
C
nterrupted
109.94%
35,400
1/20/00
35,400
C
Interrupted
95.65%
30,800
2/17/00
30,800
C
nterrupted
83.57%
41 ,700
1/13/00
41,700
C
nterrupted
77.35%
38,600
2/17/00
38,600
C
nterrupted
56.82%
28,352
3/24/93
28,352
C
nterrupted
69.14%
34,500
2/17/00
34,500
C
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
S. of Edwards Rd
N. of Midway Rd
S. of Midway Rd
S. of Easy St
N. of Prima Vista Blvd
S. of Prima Vista Blvd
Walton Rd
N. of
Walton Rd
S. of
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
88.76%
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54,500
2/24/00
54,500
C
nterrupted
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S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
-
-
count
station street
no
- -
0010 US 1 North
0123 US 1 North
5014 US 1 North
0118 US 1 South
5008 US 1 South
5003 US 1 South
5002 US 1 South
0012 US 1 South
0020 US 1 South
5156 US 1 South
0266 US 1 South
0264 US 1 South
0265 US 1 South
5150 US 1 South
300 US 1 South
5070 US 1 South
5071 US 1 South
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
TABLE2~4B
F~!li~()()().St. Lu.çj~.·T"4«iC···Çº .Int~~mm4rY ...... . ... .
count 1990 min. los latest last count committed net v/c ratio
station street location road_class standard aadt date trips aadt adjust los C
no
Flow Class I
0034 Virginia Ave W. of US 1 South State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 20,400 1/18/00 20,400 40.88%
Flow Class I
0792 Virginia Ave E. of Sunrise Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 25,900 1/18/00 25,900 51.90%
Flow Class I
0794 Virginia Ave E. of 13th St South State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 26,900 1/18/00 26,900 53.91 %
Flow Class I
0033 Virginia Ave E. of 25th St South State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 23,300 1/18/00 23,300 46.69%
Flow Class I
0032 Virginia Ave W. of 25th St South State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 20,500 1/18/00 20,500 41.08%
Flow Class I
0030 Virginia Ave E. of Okeechobee Rd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted C 17,500 2/15/00 17,500 35.07%
Flow Class I
324 Walton Rd W. of Indian River Dr Major City/County Road C 6,500 10/11/99 6,500 94.48%
326 Walton Rd E. of Lennard Rd Major City/County Road C 8,400 4/25/00 8,400 122.09%
328 Walton Rd E. of Village Green Dr Major City/County Road C 10,300 1 0/12/99 10,300 119.77%
330 Walton Rd E. of US 1 South Major City/County Road C 12,300 5/15/00 12,300 62.12%
158 Weatherbee Rd E. of US 1 South Major City/County Road C 5,200 4/3/00 5,200 75.58%
343 Westmoreland Blvd W. of US 1 South Major City/County Road C 11,300 5/15/00 11,300 131.40%
341 Westmoreland Blvd N. of Morningside Blvd Major City/County Road C 7,900 5/15/00 7,900 91.86%
339 Westmoreland Blvd S. of Port St Lucie Blvd Major City/County Road C 8,100 5/15/00 8.100 94.19%
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ion
last count
date
)eak Direc
latest
peak
hour/peak
direction
TABLE 2-4C
Fall 2001 St. Lucie Traffic Count: y I Peak Hour
min.los
standard
count
statlon_
no
road class
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
location
Ave 0
Orange Ave
Delaware Ave
N. of
N. of
N. of
N. of
N. of
street
13th Street South
13th Street South
13th Street South
13th Street South
13th Street South
165
521
523
525
527
Georgia Ave
Virginia Ave
Interrupted
Interrupted
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
N. of St Lucie Blvd
25th Street North
5165
S. of St Lucie Blvd
25th Street North
0011
S. of Juanita Ave
25th Street North
5152
Interrupted
S. of Avenue Q
25th Street North
0793
-
~
\
terruled
fnterrupted¡
j
a-lArtèfial
Interrupted
nterrupted
Interrupted
nterrupted
nterrupted
Interrupted
nterrupted
I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
S. of Avenue 0
25th Street North
0050
_~~tati Tw01
Flow Class
S. of Orange Ave
25th Street South
0014
S. of Delaware
25th Street South
0779
S. of Okeechobee
25th Street South
0015
S. of Virginia Ave
25th Street South
0021
S. of Edwards Rd
25th Street South
159
N. of Midway Rd West
25th Street South
171
S. of Midway Rd West
James CC Access
St
of
S.
South/St.
South/St.
25th Street
James Dr
25th Street
172
x
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Peak Direction
last count
date
latest
peak
hour/peak
direction
TABLE 2-4C
Lucie Traffic Count Summary I Peak Hour -
min.los
standard
St.
Fall 2001
count
station_
no
nterrupted
road class
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
location
~Drive
South/St. N. of Airoso Blvd
street
James Dr
25th Street
James Dr
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
S. of Orange Ave
S. of Delaware Ave
S. of Georgia Ave
7th Street South
7th Street South
7th Street South
345
515
517
519
nterrupted
nterrupted
Interrupted
N. of So. 25th St.! St. James IState Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow CI?ss
Airoso Blvd
x
N. of Floresta Dr
Airoso Blvd
301
N. of Prima Vista Blvd
Airoso Blvd
101
terruled
~r; I
¡WJW ¡$fu'tiJ Twd~W ayiiArtanal
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
N. of West Virginia Drive
Airoso Blvd
103
Interrupted
nterrupted
Drive
N. of Port St. Lucie Blvd
N. of Thornhi
Airoso Blvd
Airoso Blvd
170
Interrupted
Interrupted
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Major City/County Road
303
E. of Kings Hwy
Angle Rd
0204
E. of North 53rd St
Angle Rd
x
N. of Orange Ave
Angle Rd
100
South 33rd ISouth of Orange Ave
Rd/
Angle
Street
x
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Major City/County Road
2 - 35
North
1
E.ofUS
Avenue A
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
5033
TA.i3LE 2-~p
!:ªII~Q01.·.$t¡ ..Lllçi~Tr~fficþ. Count..$lImmarYI~~ªK 1i9ur......Pe~~Pir~cþ~'9t1 .....
latest X X X
count mln.los peak last count
station_ street location road class standard hour/peak date
no direction
5034 Avenue A W. of US 1 North (1 way) Major City/County Road
160 Avenue D E. of 7th St Major City/County Road
161 Avenue D E. of 13th St Major City/County Road
162 Avenue D E. of 17th St Major City/County Road
163 Avenue D E. of 25th St Major City/County Road
164 Avenue D W. of 25th St Major City/County Road
x Bayshore Blvd W. of Selvitz Road State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
305 Bayshore Blvd N. of Prima Vista Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
307 Bayshore Blvd N. of West Virginia Drive State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
·H." flow CJíi!SS L...................... ..... '" H""'. ... im. eo,,@... "%"'%%'
169 Bayshore Blvd N. of Thornhill Drive S'tej'W¡.watArter~' ~~í!nterrul~ted r , 1¡I¡r~:14 \.$ ¿it!J.. I ll!:.~ !1 :iM!llm¡{I~~¡. lmmm!'li:II
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309 Bayshore Blvd N. of Port St Lucie Blvd Ed! state Two~ay]Artèrial - Interruptèâ1 ;,~ 1%. '@W ;1i' lito. @ i!!iiHW.W 'å mww WI'IJiH ili!!ii.mmm
Flow Class I
x Bayshore Blvd S. of Port St Lucie Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
x Bayshore Blvd S. of Tpk Access Road Major City/County Road
302 Becker Rd E. of Port St Lucie Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
x Becker Rd E. of Florida Turnpike State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
102 Bell Ave E. of Sunrise Blvd Other County Road
104 Bell Ave W. of Sunrise Blvd Other County Road
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¡::ªII ....& I ....7
LU",.c '..','v 1'1 I ...... . .¡
count latest X C>< ^
min.los peak last count
station_ street location road class standard hour/peak date
no direction
x California Blvd. S. of Torino Pkwy Major City/County Road
x California Blvd. S. of Peacok Blvd. Major City/County Road
x California Blvd. S. of University Blvd Major City/County Road
x California Blvd. S. of Prima Vista Blvd Major City/County Road
x California Blvd. S. of Heatherwood Drive Major City/County Road
x California Blvd. S of Del Rio Blvd. Major City/County Road
x California Blvd. E. of Savonna Blvd. Major City/County Road
x California Blvd. E. of Del Rio Blvd. Major City/County Road
x Cashmere Blvd S. of Torino Pkwy Major City/County Road
x Cashmere Blvd S. of Peacok Blvd. Major City/County Road
x Cashmere Blvd S. of Prima Vista Blvd Major City/County Road
x Cashmere Blvd S. of Heatherwood Drive Major City/County Road
P1,llill " A. ¡¡¡¡,- A I I &, I irt " , " AI . ~1!iJiìiq .-¡.
0160 Citrus Ave E. of US 1 South Sl'at~WQ-W ajArter!ål11llnterrur,lted J 'j~¡:J I,e_,~ \ /-;\ ,@.....p. \ ::t _I
;.kìM",k I. ff,,·;®Ø6 ,
-" .Jib\YiC a:s~..I ![ lif'ill ':"'%11
5159 Citrus Ave W. of US 1 South (1 way) State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
x Darwin Blvd. E. of Port St. Lucie Blvd Major City/County Road
x Darwin Blvd. S. of Tulip Drive Major City/County Road
x Darwin Blvd. S of Parr Drive Major City/County Road
x Del Rio Blvd. E. of California Blvd. Major City/County Road
x Del Rio Blvd. E. of Cashmere Blvd. Major City/County Road
311 Del Rio Blvd N. of Port St Lucie Blvd Major City/County Road
5057 Delaware Ave W. of 7th St South Major City/County Road
5158 Delaware Ave W. of US 1 South Maior Citv/Countv Road
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latest
peak I last count
hour/peak date
direction
mln.los
standard
TABLE 2-4C
Lucie Traffic Count Summary I P
St.
Fall 2001
count
station_
no
road class
location
street
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
of 13th St South
W. of 17th St South
W. of 25th St South
W
Delaware Ave
Delaware Ave
Delaware Ave
0710
0712
500
Interrupted
Interrupted
-
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
South
1
1
E. of US
of US
W
Easy St
Edwards Rd
106
173
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
:1".'. .*, ,.ê...ta...... .te .T.....;'!!..O-'12X!!i!1...............~.fu!:eria. .;L~..lnterruPI.·..·..·.'.t.. e. .d.. .
""', w q¡"ßs r ~ ='t~'1, ~'
S@, i t1Art terruled
ww jIb I k 1iIÞAW¡
of Oleander Ave
of Sunrise Blvd
W
W.
Edwards Rd
Edwards Rd
502
108
of 25th St South
of Selvitz Rd
W
W
Edwards Rd
Edwards Rd
110
174
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
@ Indian River County Line
N. of Indrio Rd
Emerson Ave
Emerson Ave
x
105
Other County Road
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
South
Airoso Blvd
Airoso Blvd
1
of US
W. of
E.of
W.
Farmer's Market Rd
Floresta Dr
Floresta Dr
112
313
107
Interrupted
nterrupted
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
S. of Prima Vista Blvd
Floresta Dr
109
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N. of West Virginia Drive
Floresta Dr
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
x
xrxrx
TABLE 2-4C
Lucie Traffic Count Summary I Peak Hour - Peak Direction
last count
date
latest
peak
hour/peak
direction
min.los
standard
St.
Fall 2001
count
station_
no
nterrupted
Interrupted
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Major City/County Road
road class
location
street
Drive
N. of Thornhi
Floresta Dr
x
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Floresta Dr
315
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
-
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Floresta Dr
Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike
317
1968
1964
1960
Interrupted
Interruited
}';~
terru
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
aìiArteé:
I AI'
,¥, §tate
'···~·t¥L...·..
r-~w
of Port St Lucie Blvd
of Savonna Blvd
E. of 1-95
W
W
Gatlin Blvd
Gatlin Blvd
0718
304
%1_
I
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
CI
of US 1 South
of 7th St South
of 13th St South
W.
W.
W.
Gatlin Blvd
Georgia Ave
Georgia Ave
Georgia Ave
5075
504
506
508
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
N. of Martin County Line
W. of Selvitz Rd
----
N. of "v1idv,¡ay.l~d,
S. of I'
_,' ,
N. of! Jm Pkwy
S. of f Jm Pkwy
I : West
Midway Rd West
Gilson Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
Glades Cut-Off Rd
111
113
115
0279
117
119
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TABLE 2-4C
¡::~II..?ººl§f..I_lIçje.Traffiç Count Su n101a,.YIe~~1< Hol.Jt-e~~I<[)ir~çfiQÔ <
count latest X X X
statlon_ min.los peak last count
street location road class standard hour/peak date
no direction
319 Green River Pkwy S. of Walton Rd Major City/County Road
0022 Hartman Rd N. of Okeechobee Rd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
121 Header Canal Rd S. of Orange Ave Major City/County Road
0122 Header Canal Rd N. of Okeechobee Rd Major City/County Road
0004 Indian River Dr S. of Seaway Dr Major City/County Road
0003 Indian River Dr N. of Orange Ave Major City/County Road
5029 Indian River Dr N. of Citrus Ave Major City/County Road
5028 Indian River Dr S. of Citrus Ave Major City/County Road
501 Indian River Dr N. of Savannah Rd Major City/County Road
0013 Indian River Dr S. of Savannah Rd [I(,1It ~ajor l~y/CøUli!tyliROéj,q5 ! @I\\ 1L ill! A " @@i!Wi tiilWIW@i
123 Indian River Dr N. of Midway Rd East r.ijoIDi:èitY!Cou~ty R~d' 'i1iìJ; If,\ \. 1\ ., i, !lllliilliliii 1,_
0102 Indian River Dr S. of Midway Rd East .~åjwrCify¡çou~ty FlÇíad5i5 5) ~! '\fl .~r1!\ 1..........1' " "."..comd tit k.·........· ............
125 Indian River Dr N. of Walton Rd Major City/County Road
0048 Indian River Dr S. of Walton Rd Major City/County Road
127 Indian River Dr N. of Martin County Line Major City/County Road
0040 Indrio Rd W. of US 1 State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
114 Indrio Rd E. of Kings Hwy State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
0281 Indrio Rd W. of Kings Hwy State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
116 Indrio Rd W. of Emerson Rd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
0038 Indrio Rd E. of 1-95 State Two-Way Arteriai - Interrupted
Flow Class 1
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:xJXfX
- Peak Direction
latest
peak last count
hour/peak date
direction
TABLE 2-4C
Lucie Traffic Count Summary I Peak Hour
min.los
standard
St.
Fall 2001
count
station_
no
Interrupted
road class
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
location
of 1-95
street
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
Group 2
-
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
Orange Ave
Okeechobee Rd
Midway Rd West
St. Lucie West Blvd
Freeways
Freeways
Freeways
C-23 Canal Overpass
Gatlin Blvd
Gatlin Blvd
W.
N.~
N.~
N.~
N.~
N.~
N.~
S.~
ndrio Rd
nterstate 95
nterstate 95
nterstate 95
nterstate 95
nterstate 95
Interstate 95
nterstate 95
0128
1905
1903
1902
1904
0334
1901
1900
E
~.
Interrupted
Major City/County Road
S. of Orange Ave
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Okeechobee Rd
Jenkins Rd South
Jenkins Rd South
Jenkins Rd South
0274
131
133
l&
~tm
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
N. of Indrio Rd
W. of US 1 North
E. of 25th St
W. of 25th St
Johnston Rd
Juanita Ave
Juanita Ave
Juanita Ave
135
118
120
122
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
S. of St Lucie Blvd
N. of Angle Rd
Keen Rd
Keen Rd
129
0273
nterrupted
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
North
N. of Indrio Rd
1
SW of US
Kings Hwy North
Kings Hwy North
0269
0745
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-
TAB' .. ?4~
Count
-
Xl><1X
latest
peak I last count
hour/peak date
direction
min.los
standard
count
statlon_
no
Interrupted
Interrupted
Interrupted
nterrupted
Interrupted
Interrupted
J. ~"....R ~I
I it 1 ImKWlEW
T .,,,,, -
~~~~,~";~,,,,,,,,~.,,, , ,. ':@ 1~''''''WN~W~_''1:'
f\1(~
, '\ .\1 iftt \,
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
road class
location
S. of Indrio Rd
street
Kings Hwy North
0006
N. of St Lucie Blvd
Kings Hwy North
0749
S. of St Lucie Blvd
Kings Hwy North
0751
S. of Angle Rd
N. of Orange Ave
S. of Orange Ave
Kings Hwy North
Kings Hwy North
137
0077
N. of Okeechobee Rd
South
South
1
E. of US
W. of US
Kings Hwy South
Kings Hwy South
Kitterman Rd
Kitterman Rd
0076
0757
x
124
Interrupted
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
1
of Prima Vista Blvd
of Savanna Club Blvd.
of
of
of
Walton Rd
Walton Rd
PI. SI. Lucie Blvd
of South US #1
N.
N.
N.
S.
N.
N.
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
Lennard Rd
x
x
x
323
325
x
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
South
PSLlE. of Lennard Rd
1
of US
W.
Lyngate Dr
Mariposa Ave (east
Blvd)
Mariposa Ave (east
306
166
167
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Major City/County Road
2
of Lennard Rd
W
PSL
SI. Lucie County
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latest
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IVI
min.los
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count
statlon_
no
road class
location
street
Blvd)
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Interrupted
Interrupted
nterrupted
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State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
W. of US 1 South
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
Midport Rd
Midport Rd
327
329
W. of Indian River Dr
Midway Rd East
126
South
1
E. of US
Midway Rd East
0271
South
1
of US
W.
Midway Rd West
0023
of Oleander Ave
of Sunrise Blvd
W.
W.
Midway Rd West
Midway Rd West
128
130
of 25th St South
w
Midway Rd West
132
of Selvitz Rd
W
Midway Rd West
134
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
of Glades Cut-Off Rd.
W
Midway Rd West
5140
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
of 1-95
of Shinn Rd
W
W
Midway Rd West
Midway Rd West
0732
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
N. of Port St Lucie Blvd
S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
E. of Westmoreland Blvd
Morningside Blvd
Morningside Blvd
Morningside Blvd
0278
33
333
335
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Interrupted
43
State Two-Way Arterial
2
S. of Delaware Ave
Okeechobee Rd
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
5050
-
latest :~""'lXIXIX
peak
hour/peak
direction date
TABLE 2-4C
Lucie Traffic Count Summary I P
min.los
standard
- Interrupted
- Interrupted
- Interrupted
- Interrupted
road class
St.
Fall 2001
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Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
location
-
-
S. of Georgia Ave
SW of 25th St South
W. of 33rd St South
W. of Virginia Ave
E. of Jenkins Rd
E. of 1-95
W. of 1-95
E. of Florida's Turnpike
W. of Florida's Turnpike
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
County State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
E. of Shinn Rd
CanalRd
Okeechobee
Interrupted
Interrupted
Interrupted
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-
-
count
station - street
no
- -
- -
0738 Okeechobee Rd
0740 Okeechobee Rd
510 Okeechobee Rd
0742 Okeechobee Rd
136 Okeechobee Rd
0029 Okeechobee Rd
0106 Okeechobee Rd
0748 Okeechobee Rd
0025 Okeechobee Rd
138 Okeechobee Rd
0039 Okeechobee Rd
0754 Okeechobee Rd
5142 Old Dixie Hwy
0062 Old Dixie Hwy
0268 Old Dixie Hwy
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
of Header
E. of
Line
W
S. of Indian River County Line State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
SR A1A North
Creek
Taylor
of
of
N.
S.
P~ak Direction
last count
date
latest
peak
hour/peak
direction
TABLE 2-4C
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min.los
standard
road class
St.
Fall 2001
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- Interrupted
- Interrupted
- Interrupted
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State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class II
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
45
2
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
location
-
N. of Virginia Ave
S. of Virginia Ave
N. of Edwards Rd
S. of Edwards Rd
N. of Midway Rd West
S. of Midway Rd West
S. of Kitterman Rd
E. of US 1 North
W. of US 1 North
W. of 7th St
W. of 13th St
W. of 25th St
E. of Angle Rd
W. of Angle Rd
E. of Jenkins Rd
count
station_ street
no
- -
- -
503 Oleander Ave
505 Oleander Ave
507 Oleander Ave
0163 Oleander Ave
139 Oleander Ave
141 Oleander Ave
143 Oleander Ave
5133 Orange Ave
5134 Orange Ave
0155 Orange Ave
5040 Orange Ave
5044 Orange Ave
0151 Orange Ave
140 Orange Ave
0028 Orange Ave
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
XfXJX
Peak Direction
last count
date
latest
peak
hour/peak
direction
TABLE 2-4C
Lucie Traffic Count Summary I Peak Hour -
min.los
standard
rQad class
St.
Fall 2001
count
station_
no
nterrupted
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
location
E. of 1-95
street
Orange Ave
0035
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
County State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
of 1-95
W
Orange Ave
0041
W. of Kings Hwy
Orange Ave
0005
E. of Shinn Rd
Okeechobee
E. of
Line
Orange Ave
Orange Ave
142
144
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Major City/County Road
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of Darwin Blvd
of Port St. Lucie Blvd.
of Savonna Drive
W
W
W
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parr
Parr
Parr
x
x
x
South
1
of US
W
Port St Lucie Blvd
5072
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nterrupted
nterrupted
nterrupted
nterrupted
nterrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
of Morningside Blvd
W
Port St Lucie Blvd
0774
E. of Midport Rd
Port St Lucie Blvd
0776
E. of Floresta Dr
Port St Lucie Blvd
0778
of Floresta Dr
W
Port St Lucie Blvd
0780
E. of Florida's Turnpike
Port St Lucie Blvd
5073
of Florida's Turnpike
W. of Del Rio Blvd
W
Port St Lucie Blvd
Port St Lucie Blvd
5074
308
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310 Port St Lucie Blvd S. of Gatlin Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
x Port St Lucie Blvd S. of Darwin Blvd. State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
x Port St Lucie Blvd N. of Parr Drive State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
312 Port St Lucie Blvd N. of Becker Rd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
146 Prima Vista Blvd W. of US 1 South State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
148 Prima Vista Blvd W. of Rio Mar Dr State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
150 Prima Vista Blvd W. of Floresta Dr State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
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x Prima Vista Blvd W. of Cashmere Blvd. State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
x Prima Vista Blvd W. of Bethany Drive State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
x Prima Vista Blvd W. of Country Club Drive State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
x Prima Vista Blvd W. of California Blvd. State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
318 Prima Vista Blvd E. of 1-95 State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
152 Prima Vista Blvd W. of 1-95 State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
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last count
date
latest
peak
hour/peak
direction
TABLE 2-4C
Lucie Traffic Count Summary I Peak Hour -
min.los
standard
St.
road class
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
&1
terru~ted
!Íi
!!~errupt!:M~i
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State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Y1\Art~:tial
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial
location
-
N. of Martin County Line
N. of Prima Vista Blvd
Indian River County Line
S. of Regal Rd
N. of Pepper Park
N. of Shorewinds Dr
E. of North Bridge
E. of US 1 North
E. of US 1 North
E. of South Bridge
S. of Seaway Dr
N. of Blue Heron Blvd
S. of FPL Plant
N. of Nettles Island
S. of Nettles Island
Martin County Line
Fall 2001
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count
station_ street
no
- -
145 Range Line Rd
147 Rio Mar Dr
0701 SR A1A North
0703 SR A1A North
0113 SR A1A North
0705 SR A1A North
0114 SR A1A North
0709 SR A1A North
0711 SR A1A South
0115 SR A1A South
5016 SR A1A South
0116 SR A1A South
0719 SR A1A South
998 SR A1A South
999 SR A1A South
0157 SR A1A South
S1. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
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latest I
min. los peak last count
standard I hour/peak date
dlrec
road class
Uninterrupted Flow
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
flow CJ,ßs
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Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
49
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
2
St.
Fall 2001
location
N. of Gatlin Blvd
E. of US 1 South
W. of Indian River Dr
S. of California Blvd
S. of Gatlin Blvd
N. of Parr Drive
N. of Becker Rd
S. of Edwards Rd
N. of Midway Rd West
S. of Midway Rd West
S. of Orange Ave
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Orange Ave
N. of Okeechobee Rd
S. of Floresta Dr
W. of US 1 North
W. of 25th St North
- -
-
count
station_ street
no
168 Savage Blvd
514 Savannah Rd
512 Savannah Rd
x Savonna Blvd.
x Savonna Blvd.
x Savonna Blvd.
x Savonna Blvd.
0280 Selvilz Rd
0024 Selvilz Rd
200 Selvilz Rd
149 Shinn Rd
0275 Shinn Rd
0276 Sneed Rd
151 Sneed Rd
337 Southbend Blvd
0270 SI Lucie Blvd
154 SI Lucie Blvd
SI. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
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last count
date
latest
peak
hour/peak
direction
TABLE 2-4C
St. Lucie Traffic Count Summary I Peak Hour -
min.los
standard
Fall 2001
count
station_
no
road class
Interrupted
nterrupted
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
future
future
location
street
E. of Keen Rd
St Lucie Blvd
156
E. of Kings Hwy
E. of 1-95
W. of 1-95
St Lucie Blvd
St Lucie Blvd
St Lucie Blvd
0036
5077
5078
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N. of Park Way
N. of Virginia Ave
S. of Virginia Ave
S. of Edwards Rd
N. of Edwards Rd
S. of Bell Ave
N. of Midway Rd West
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise Blvd
1006
5065
509
511
153
513
155
157
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
E. of US 1 South
W. of Lennard Rd
Tiffany Ave
Tiffany Ave
322
320
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
S. of Midway Rd West
E. of Cashmere Blvd.
E. of California Blvd.
W. of California Blvd
Torino Pkwy
Torino Pkwy
Torino Pkwy
Torino Pkwy
x
x
x
x
Interrupted
nterrupted
S. of Indian River County Line State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
Indrio Rd
of
S.
North
North
1
1
US
US
0107
0009
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station_ street location road class standard hour/peak date
no direction
0010 US 1 North S. of St Lucie Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
0123 US 1 North S. of Taylor Creek Bridge State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
5014 US 1 North S. of SR A1A South State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class II
0118 US 1 South S. of Orange Ave State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class II
5008 US 1 South S. of Delaware Ave State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class II
5003 US 1 South N. of Virginia Ave State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class II
5002 US 1 South S. of Virginia Ave State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class II."
0012 US 1 South S. of Edwards Rd ¡;m:m ~,te lIo-WaYvArter1\lnterruled 11.~. ^' ~ ^k I I /~ :::::> '1\1'1_;
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5156 US 1 South S. of Midway Rd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
0266 US 1 South S. of Easy St State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
0264 US 1 South N. of Prima Vista Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
0265 US 1 South S. of Prima Vista Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
5150 US 1 South N. of Walton Rd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
300 US 1 South S. of Walton Rd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
5070 US 1 South N. of Port St Lucie Blvd State Two-Way Arterial - Interrupted
Flow Class I
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last count
date
latest
peak
hour/peak
direction
TABLE 2-4C
Lucie Traffic Count Summary I Peak Hour
mln.los
standard
St.
Fall 2001
count
statlon_
no
nterrupted
road class
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
location
S. of Port St Lucie Blvd
street
South
1
US
5071
nterrupted
nterrupted
-
Interrupted
Interrupted
Interrupted
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
State Two-Way Arterial
Flow Class I
South
1
W.ofUS
Virginia Ave
0034
E. of Sunrise Blvd
Virginia Ave
0792
E. of 13th St South
Virginia Ave
0794
E. of 25th St South
Virginia Ave
0033
W. of 25th St South
Virginia Ave
0032
-
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E. of Okeechobee Rd
Dr
Dr
W. of Indian River
E. of Lennard Rd
E. of Village Green
E. of US 1 South
Virginia Ave
Walton Rd
Walton Rd
Walton Rd
Walton Rd
0030
324
326
328
330
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Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
Major City/County Road
2
South
1 South
Morningside Blvd
Port St Lucie Blvd
1
E. of US
of US
of
of
W
N.
S.
Weatherbee Rd
Westmoreland Blvd
Westmoreland Blvd
Westmoreland Blvd
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
158
343
341
339
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT ANALYSES
Lucie County Transportation Plan
The St. Lucie County Transportation Plan is a comprehensive, long-range outline of all major needed or desired transportation projects through the planning year 2025.
Modeling and analysis of this plan has been done concurrent with the development of the St. Lucie MPO Long Range Transportation Plan. In addition to identifying
those projects that have been shown to be a quantitative "need" as traditionally considered in a Future Transportation Plan program, the 2025 St. Lucie County
Transportation Plan also includes a number of projects that are designed to provide for improved community mobility, network connectivity, and the development of
alternative transportation corridors that reduce reliance on the Interstate Highway System (1-95) for the trips of short duration, typically one-exit trips. When combined
with the traditional "needs" plan projects, the 2025 Transportation Plan identifies the base transportation system necessary to meet the goals and objectives through
2025, and beyond, based on the community's future land use plans
St.
The Transportation Plan has been developed in several steps. The first step was to analyze the existing network using baseline conditions to establish local
demographic and roadway conditions. The second step was to use the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model (TCRPM) to forecast future traffic volumes and levels
of services. The third, and final, step was to develop a program of transportation projects that would relieve areas determined to be points of existing or future
congestion. This last phase has been developed in coordination with the City of Ft. Pierce, and the City of Port St. Lucie.
Analysis of Existing and Future Conditions
To provide a standardized analysis of expected future transportation conditions in St. Lucie County, a computerized model was run using input data provided by St.
Lucie County, the City of Fort Pierce, and the City of Port St. Lucie. The output of this model was forecasted traffic volumes and roadway performance (Ievel-of-service)
based on the adopted future land use plans of the local area. In the case of the 2001 update to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, the changes to the Future
Land Use Plan outlined in Chapter 1 have been fully considered in the development of the 2025 land use model.
The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model (TCRPM) was developed using the Florida Standard Urban Transportation Modeling Structure (FSUTMS) travel demand
modeling software. FSUTMS utilizes land use (socio-economic) data to generate simulated trips, and a gravity model to distribute and assign those trips to a simulated
transportation system
The geographic area encompassed by the TCRPM includes Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties on Florida's East Coast. As part of the modeling work done
for the St. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization 2025 Long Range Plan, the TCRPM was validated to the base year 1996. A model is considered to be "validated"
when it replicates field conditions to an acceptable degree. In the case of the TCRPM, the model was made to replicate 1996 traffic counts. Detailed information
regarding the model validation process can be found in the technical report entitled "Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model", Carr Smith Corradino, January 2000.
This report describes the model validation process and results, as well as several major enhancements that were made to the TCRPM concurrent with the model
validation.
Lucie Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update. This
The validated model was used to project future transportation system conditions for the Year 2025 St
was accomplished by inputting Year 2025 land use, or socio-economic data, into the model.
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The Effect of Land Use on the TCRPM
One of the model enhancements used as part of the 2025 St. Lucie Long Range Transportation Plan was the development of a "lifestyles" trip generation model for
the TCRPM. Where the traditional FSUTMS socio-economic inputs included numbers of dwelling units and auto-ownership, the enhanced lifestyles model can more
accurately predict trip generation by using data regarding households with and without children; numbers of workers per household; household size; and auto
ownership.
Land Use drives all FSUTMS models, including the TCRPM. Land use information, converted into the aforementioned lifestyles format, is input into
the model, and person trips are generated in numbers that are contingent upon the size and types of land uses. These trips are then assigned to the
simulated transportation network. Existing land uses replicate existing conditions; while land use forecasts predict future conditions.
St. Lucie County has been divided into 220 Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ). These zones represent specific geographic units that are coordinated to the
existing traffic circulation network and local census block and tract designations. Forecast data sets of population and housing; employment; and other
socio-economic characteristics were developed based upon both existing land use patterns and projected development activity through the year 2025.
Table 2-5 summarizes the socio-economic land use data used to develop the 2025 Transportation Plan. Countywide socio-economic totals data
regarding vacant, developable acreage per Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) , based upon (1) the Future Land Use Map and (2) information regarding
approved development were obtained. This information was used in conjunction with local knowledge to assign socio-economic data to T AZs using
the Gestalt method. A Gestalt methodology is based upon the premise that a person's thoughts and experiences considered together constitute more
than the sum of their parts, and that this type of local information is invaluable in forecasting land use information. Figure 2-5 identifies the T AZ zones
used in the development of the St. Lucie County MPO Long Range Transportation Plan.
Development 01 the 2025 Transportation Plan
Identification of the Existing + Committed (E+C) Network
One of the first steps in developing the 2025 Transportation Plan was to identify the Existing + Committed (E+C) transportation network that will be
used as the base network for developing the 2025 Plan future year modeling and travel demand forecasting. The list of Existing + Committed projects
(E + C Network) were developed using information from the following documents:
.
Through 2004/05
FDOT Five-Year Work Program for Fiscal Years 2000/01
St. Lucie County Capital Improvement Program
City of Ft. Pierce Capital Improvement Program
City of Capital Improvement Program
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Analysis Dwelling Units Population Dwelling Units Population Rooms Employment Employment Employment Employment Enrollment
Zone
1 225 547 800 1,968 323 0 50 20 70 0
2 150 470 50 111 0 100 100 300 500 0
3 240 691 2,000 3,240 0 0 0 10 10 0
4 500 1 ,440 400 544 0 0 50 125 175 0
5 2,500 6,025 200 242 0 0 175 100 275 1,556
6 0 0 200 412 0 0 300 150 450 0
7 275 773 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 0
8 360 1,080 1,100 2,651 0 0 20 85 105 0
Continuing development, particularly in the south part of the County, is expected to put additional strain on roads serving certain areas. This is particularly true of roads
such as Jenkins Road, St. James Drive, South 25th Street, Airoso Boulevard, Floresta Drive (north and south of Port St. Lucie Boulevard), Port St. Lucie Boulevard
(south of Gatlin Boulevard) and Becker Road, all of which provide access to developing residential areas. Table 2-7 lists the congested roadway segments that can
be expected in the year 2025 if no improvements are made beyond those shown in the E+C Network plan.
Analysis of the model runs indicated that much of the existing or expected congestion lies on the major north-south corridors, such as U.S. Hwy #1, 25th Street, Kings
Highway, and 1-95. However, east-west roads connecting to these north-south corridors will also see their share of capacity deficiencies. Roads such as Okeechobee
Road, Edwards Road, and Midway Road in the north part of the County, as well as Port St. Lucie Boulevard and Prima Vista Boulevard in the south, can expected
to see significant congestion by 2025, if capacity improvements are not made.
Using the E+C coded network, model runs were performed using the TCRPM to forecast traffic volumes and conditions for the year 2025 assuming no improvements
to the local road network other than those shown in the E+C network. The results provided an estimate of where congestion can be expected, and how severe that
congestion will be. The standard used for calculating road performance was volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratio. VIC ratio is a measure of the amount of traffic a roadway
is actually carrying as in proportion to the amount of traffic it was designed to carry. A V/C ratio of 1.0 represents a road that is carrying the theoretical maximum
amount of traffic possible to operate acceptably. For the purposes of this evaluation, roads were considered to be congested if they had a Year 2025 V/C ratio of 1.0
or greater.
.
Together, these documents list all transportation projects programmed in St. Lucie County through the year 2005. The improvements outlined in Table 2·6, represent
the existing plus committed projects used to develop the 2025 Transportation Plan.
Analysis of Future Roadway Conditions
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Comprehensive Plan
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10
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12
13
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15
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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27
28
29
30
31
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34
35
36
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o
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50
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o
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200
150
50
o
50
400
15
o
o
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o
50
200
250
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40
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o
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75
40
40
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50
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25
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50
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300
30
25
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150
200
200
200
200
100
100
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100
90
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o
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100
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120
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200
180
120
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500
500
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900
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390
330
255
700
155
o
o
475
125
540
165
440
170
280
130
675
625
375
250
171
200
650
540
130
115
600
650
700
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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378
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2,444
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o
o
o
o
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Analysis
Zone
Single Family
Dwelling Units
Single Family
Population
Multi Family
Dwelling Units
Multi Family
Population
TABLE 2-5
Soclo-Economic Data - Year 2025 Projections
Hotel/Motel
Rooms
Industrial
Employment
Commercial
Employment
Service
Employment
Total
Employment
School
Enrollment
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Analysis Dwelling Units Population Dwelling Units Population Rooms Employment Employment Employment Employment Enrollment
Zone
40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 500 0
41 2 6 0 0 0 0 65 125 190 0
42 0 0 100 197 0 0 125 275 400 0
43 36 132 30 95 0 40 10 20 70 0
44 27 59 240 528 0 0 70 110 180 0
45 62 205 160 381 0 0 50 100 150 0
46 140 413 130 304 0 50 25 50 125 0
47 150 299 100 179 0 40 140 100 280 0
48 115 293 36 49 0 100 60 200 360 66
49 310 806 450 819 0 600 150 200 950 2,724
50 200 526 400 1,052 0 150 150 100 400 0
51 90 286 0 0 0 50 100 50 200 0
52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 250 0
53 0 0 100 170 0 0 0 1,500 1,500 0
54 0 0 40 98 622 0 25 300 325 0
55 0 0 40 101 0 0 100 1,000 1,100 0
56 65 181 40 114 0 300 30 150 480 0
57 50 144 70 172 0 0 55 120 175 0
58 70 225 70 172 0 0 50 100 150 0
59 150 314 113 245 0 50 120 100 270 0
60 78 224 30 48 0 15 50 150 215 0
61 14 49 140 308 0 20 50 125 195 0
62 150 452 250 625 0 100 150 30 280 0
63 75 246 0 0 0 200 120 50 370 0
64 65 215 60 148 0 0 0 150 150 0
65 69 119 100 230 0 50 250 200 500 0
66 20 44 30 63 0 100 70 0 170 282
67 147 356 40 92 0 0 10 10 20 0
68 135 386 100 234 0 0 40 0 40 0
69 185 636 140 228 0 0 100 100 200 0
70 106 255 70 ·115 0 40 50 100 190 3316
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71
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74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
17
4
26
245
148
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70
28
39
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48
242
180
200
31
60
240
300
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60
310
535
900
150
300
85
175
100
30
60
117
40
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451
380
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201
88
112
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178
832
500
608
60
168
669
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128
688
1,808
3,618
290
574
219
525
303
48
183
281
60
o
o
o
35
50
260
185
o
o
600
270
375
o
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120
480
120
450
50
255
100
200
100
200
200
250
150
200
o
o
1
1
138
o
o
o
56
112
580
455
o
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440
758
o
o
300
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271
855
188
668
311
694
200
433
402
598
285
356
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
81
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
3,075
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
80
40
100
o
o
o
25
o
o
o
o
o
10
20
o
o
85
o
o
o
45
o
o
o
250
750
120
o
o
o
50
100
50
120
25
2,000
500
200
250
900
300
20
o
50
100
300
130
125
75
o
o
50
o
o
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125
125
100
150
220
2,000
350
400
225
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450
210
200
100
125
150
150
300
200
450
150
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315
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245
100
150
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530
490
445
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3,400
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1.100
400
145
150
210
420
500
580
360
135
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Zone
Single Family
Dwelling Units
Single Family
Population
Multi Family
Dwelling Units
Multi Family
Population
HoteVMotel
Rooms
TABLE 2-5
Socio-Economic Data - Year 2025 Projections
Industrial
Employment
Commercial
Employment
Service
Employment
Total
Employment
School
Enrollment
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
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Zone
102 0 0 1,200 2,748 0 30 350 250 630 0
103 19 44 500 1,135 1,112 200 200 75 475 0
104 27 62 0 0 0 200 0 150 350 0
105 75 183 40 48 0 600 50 100 750 0
106 125 223 40 33 0 0 50 50 100 3,006
107 90 234 0 0 0 0 200 260 460 2,700
108 134 816 80 166 0 0 0 0 0 0
109 0 0 0 0 944 300 300 300 900 0
110 540 1,334 350 763 0 0 200 250 450 1,712
111 225 599 100 196 0 0 200 85 285 0
112 0 0 0 0 0 150 125 75 350 0
113 90 288 150 317 0 0 125 30 155 0
114 30 68 40 86 0 0 450 190 640 0
115 5 14 0 0 0 150 0 250 400 0
116 160 459 0 0 0 0 150 300 450 0
117 120 344 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
118 50 112 0 0 0 0 20 50 70 0
119 175 590 0 0 0 0 75 100 175 0
120 225 630 150 264 0 300 400 150 850 0
121 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 100 600 0
122 4 9 0 0 0 500 50 500 1,050 0
123 50 100 5,000 8,800 968 0 100 70 170 0
124 60 127 3,000 5,550 484 510 120 100 730 0
125 180 470 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
126 2,300 8,395 500 1,175 118 50 225 225 500 0
127 212 562 20 49 40 50 200 200 450 176
128 400 900 0 0 0 0 70 50 120 1,304
129 280 599 300 363 0 0 250 200 450 2,960
130 1,500 4,860 300 567 0 0 350 200 550 1,388
131 550 2,079 900 1,800 150 0 450 400 850 0
132 400 1,200 200 500 0 0 200 200 400 0
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134 150 431 0 0 0 0 150 100 250 12
135 568 1,238 0 0 0 0 35 35 70 260
136 400 1,108 0 0 0 0 65 25 90 0
137 2,700 5,967 0 0 0 0 70 75 145 3,267
138 300 609 2,700 1,782 0 0 50 125 175 0
139 0 0 1,500 3,345 1,586 0 100 100 200 0
140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
141 150 338 900 2,007 0 0 300 250 550 0
142 1,150 2,588 0 0 0 0 30 30 60 0
143 2,220 6,060 0 0 0 0 40 40 80 0
144 2,100 4,494 0 0 0 120 125 100 345 0
145 52 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
146 331 728 800 1,784 0 0 0 125 125 3,814
147 0 0 0 0 0 600 300 400 1,300 0
148 99 193 150 387 0 0 125 45 170 1,526
149 1,450 3,292 400 836 0 0 200 50 250 0
150 2,375 6,483 150 314 0 0 200 125 325 0
151 600 1,902 60 125 0 100 150 150 400 1,742
152 900 2,853 90 189 0 100 200 300 600 0
153 225 572 200 358 0 0 0 0 0 0
154 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
155 1,842 4,459 335 790 0 0 200 200 400 1,805
156 908 2,196 165 390 0 0 100 100 200 0
157 250 555 0 0 0 0 25 25 50 0
158 0 0 600 1,500 0 0 275 250 525 1,685
159 200 444 350 889 0 50 200 1,800 2,050 0
160 0 0 0 0 0 50 100 400 550 0
161 148 447 300 738 0 0 0 100 100 0
162 0 0 0 0 0 0 450 200 650 0
163 1,300 3,120 0 0 0 0 100 150 250 0
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Comprehensive Plan
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Zone
164 0 0 300 402 0 0 200 125 325 2,542
165 1,500 4,320 375 848 0 50 200 200 450 0
166 1,500 4,320 375 847 581 75 200 150 425 2,098
167 4,000 11 ,480 700 1,582 0 100 450 300 850 0
168 1,300 3,419 60 136 0 30 125 75 230 0
169 100 251 0 0 68 0 75 50 125 0
170 100 200 0 0 0 0 80 50 130 0
171 100 208 0 0 0 150 125 150 425 0
172 0 0 0 0 0 25 70 100 195 0
173 230 660 800 1,701 0 100 200 300 600 0
174 135 306 0 0 0 200 30 50 280 796
175 75 146 150 167 0 20 100 120 240 0
176 10 29 150 303 108 50 300 250 600 0
177 35 70 0 0 25 200 125 200 525 0
178 500 1,000 0 0 0 100 50 50 200 2,146
179 200 400 200 476 0 200 150 125 475 0
180 0 0 0 0 0 300 30 0 330 0
181 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 45 0
182 900 2,016 500 1,130 0 0 125 150 275 300
183 0 0 0 0 0 350 200 250 800 0
184 350 844 300 741 0 250 150 100 500 0
185 1,350 3,955 300 876 33 225 270 180 675 0
186 1,800 5,275 400 1,168 33 300 360 240 900 2,000
187 1,350 3,955 300 876 33 225 270 180 675 0
188 250 495 75 150 0 0 450 250 700 1,764
189 2,250 4,455 675 1,358 33 50 200 100 350 0
190 600 1,392 1,500 2,070 25 350 275 175 800 0
191 1,200 2,808 1,000 2,350 25 10 200 125 335 0
192 1,000 2,870 0 0 0 0 65 75 140 0
193 200 574 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
194 2,295 6,587 0 0 0 0 75 50 125 0
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Comprehensive Plan
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Total
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
81,126
650
1,200
1,500
1,300
3,000
1,100
1,000
1,500
25
80
30
175
50
217,055
1,762
3,444
3,195
3,731
8,610
3,157
2,880
4,305
49
182
84
494
107
51,259
o
o
o
400
450
o
o
1,000
o
40
o
o
o
102,630
o
o
o
1,140
720
o
o
2,090
o
62
o
o
o
12,088
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
33
o
o
o
o
o
16,465
o
o
o
o
200
o
o
350
100
50
100
50
200
27,711
60
200
200
350
450
75
75
550
o
o
o
o
o
35,885
50
50
200
125
350
25
25
450
o
40
30
10
25
80,061
110
250
400
475
1,000
100
100
1,350
100
90
130
60
225
61,050
1,570
o
o
60
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
2,400
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Traffic
Analysis
Zone
Single Family
Dwelling Units
Single Family
Population
Multi Family
Dwelling Units
Multi Family
Population
TABLE 2-5
Socio-Economic Data - Year 2025 Projections
HotellMotel
Rooms
Industrial
Employment
Commercial
Employment
Service
Employment
Total
Employment
School
Enrollment
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Comprehensive Plan
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SR 68/ Orange Avenue
CR 7006/ Delaware Avenue
13th Street
13th Street
ndian River Drive
South US 1
4 lanes
4iãñëS
2 lanes
2 lanes
City of Ft. Pierce
Ci'!y' of Ft. Pierce
/Edwards Rd.
:k Road
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Lucie Blvd. lista Blvd.
Lucie Blvd. ~5
'antherwood PUD load/Johnston Road
Lucie Blvd. Lucie C/L Line
Por:s:. Lucie C/L Line US-#1/ Prima Vista Blvd.
Wage Green Drive Lennard Road
Adopted Work Program from the approved FDOT work program are included in the list of Draft Transportation Plan Projects because they have not yet advanced to the third (funded) year of
programs. Once the project advances to the third year, it moves into the committed list of projects and can then formally be included as part of the background E+C network.
Reduced Segments 1996 - 1999
Johnston Road Extension
Lennard Road
Lennard Road
Walton Road
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Bayshore Blvd.
Gatlin Blvd.
SR 615/ S.25th Street
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Okeechobee Rd
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Mc Carty Road
Peacock Road
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2i'ãñës
2 lanes
2i'ãñës
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2 lanes
o lanes
2i'ãñës
4 lanes
4 lanes
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4 lanes
4iãiiãS
2iãñeS
4iãiiãS
2 lanes
4 lanes
FDOT Work Program FY 04/05
FDOT Work Program FY 04/05
FDOT Work Program FY 04/05
City of Port St. Lucie CIP FY 02/03
City of Port St. Lucie CIP FY 02/03
St. Lucie County CIP/MSBU FY 03/04
St. Lucie County CIP FY 05/06
St. Lucie County CIP FY 05/06
St. Lucie County CIP FY 05/06_
the local
work
Adopted Work Program 2003 - 2005
25th Street
25th Street
SR 716/ Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Cashmere Blvd.
California Blvd.
Airoso Blvd.
Lennard Road/
E. PortSt.
Lucie Blvd.
SI.
St:
Põrt St. Lucie Blvd.
SR 5/US 1
Lucie West
Lucie West
SR-9/1-95
AirõSõBiVd.
Avenue Q
SI. Lucie Blvd.
Westmoreland Blvd.
Blvd.
Blvd.
N. US 1
š'R'5iUs 1
Torino Parkway
Torino Parkway
Prima Vista Blvd.
Port St. Lucie Blvd
SR 615/ N.
SR 615/ N.
E. of Angle Road
Bayshore Blvd
St. Lucie Blvd.
2 lanes
2i'ãñës
2i'ãñës
o lanes
5 lanes
o lanes
o lanes
2i'ãñës
2 lanes
4 lanes
4 lanes
4 lanes
4 lanes
6iãiieS
2 lanes
2 lanes
4 lanes
4 lanes
completed fall 2000 (developer)
completed fall 2000 (developer)
City of Port St. Lucie CIP FY 00/0
City of Port St. Lucie CIP FY 00/01
FDOT FY 01/02
completed winter 2000 (PSL)
completed spring 2001 (FDOT)
completed spring 2001 (FDOT)
FDOT FY 00/01
SR 68/ Orange Ave.
Prima Vista Blvd.
Committed 2000
SR 5/US 1
SR 5/US 1
California Blvd.
S. 25th StreeV St. James Dr.
2002
Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie Blvd.
St. Lucie West Blvd.
West Midway Road
Martin County Line
Rio Mar Drive
Del Rio Blvd.
Airoso Blvd.
6 lanes
4iãñëS
õiãiiãs
2 lanes
8 lanes
6iãiieS
2 lanes
4 lanes
completed spring 2000 (developer)
completed summer 2000 (FDOT)
completed summer 2000 (developer)
completed winter 1999 (SLC)
Completed
1996
2000
From
To
Existing Lane
Configuration
Future Lane
Configuration
Facility
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Segment Limits
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Comprehensive Plan
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Midway Road
Midway Road'
Midway Road
Okeechobee Road (SR 70)
Okeechobee Road (SR 70)
Okeechobee Road (SR 70)
Okeechobee Road (SR 70)
Orange Avenue (SR 68)
range Avenue (SR 6~
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Lennard Road'
Kings Highway (SR 713)
A~e Road
-951 SR 9
25th StreetjSR 61 ~
Jenkins Road
30th Street
US 1 (SR 5)
US 1 (SR 5)
25th Street (SR 615)
1-951 SB Ramps
Kings Highway (SR 713)
-951 SR 9
Angle Road
Okeechobee Road (SR 70)
US 1 (SR 5)
Indrio Road (SR 614)
St. Lucie Blvd.
ndrio Road (SR 614)
Jenkins Road
West Virginia Drive
Port St. Lucie Blvd.
1-95 1 SR 9
Emerson Avenue
Graham Road
ndrio Road (SR 614)
St. Lucie Blvd
Kings Highway
Edwards Road
Floresta Drive
Floresta Drive
Gatlin Blvd. .
(SR 607)
Selvitz Road
25th Street (CR 615)
Port St. Lucie Blvd. (SR 716)
Southbend Blvd
Põrtšt.
Lucie Blvd. (SR 716)
(SR 713)
Edwards Road
Edwards Road
10th Street
Jenkins Road
Selvitz Road
Delaware Avenue
Delaware Avenue
33rd Street
13th Street
Port St. Lucie Blvd. (SR 716)
25th Street (SR 615)
Angle Road
Becker Road
Cashmere Blvd.
Del Rio Blvd.
13th Street
25th Street (SR 615)
25th Street (SR 615)
25th St/ St. James Dr.
Facility
-
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Virginia Avenue (SR 70)
33rd Street
Angle Road
Orange Avenue (SR 68)
FL Turnpike Entrance
Tiffany Avenue
Buchanan Drive
Selvitz Road
SR 9
JenkiñšÃoad
-951
-951
NB Ramps
Avenue D
Avenue D
Virginia Avenue (SR 70)
Scepter Drive
Orange Avenue (SR 68)
Southbend Blvd.
St. Lucie West Blvd.
Avenue DI Metzger
Line
Avenue Q
Virginia Avenue (SR 70)
Edwards Road
Airoso Blvd.
Segment Limits
IAOLC 2-7
Martin County
Del Rio Blvd.
California Blvd.
Road
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1.06-1.10
1.04-1.06
1.01-1.08
1.01
1.33-1.36
1.01-1.09
1.01
1.01
1.01
1.03
1.11-1.14
1.11
1.35
1.37 +
1.01
1 .22-1 .25
1.01
1.11-1.17
1.09-1.17
1.15-1.27
1.01
1.01 +
1.10
1.01 +
1.01
1.01-1.07
1.35-1.37
1.05-1.18
1.01
1.01
1.35-1.36
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
Congested segments are determined based on a "No Build" review 01 the local area network. "No build" means no improvements beyond those shown in the
E + C network
. "Spring, 2000 Traffic Count" Comprehensive Plan Level-ol-Service Analysis - SI. Lucie MPO
+ Galtin Blvd E &C includes trip impacts assigned through separate local development agreements with adjoining properties.
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Frnm Tn
Port St. Lucie Blvd. Midport Road Floresta Drive 1.01
Port St. Lucie Blvd. Floresta Drive Airoso Blvd. 1.09
Port St. Lucie Blvd. Darwin Blvd. Parr Drive 1.07
Prima Vista Blvd. US 1 (SR 5) Floresta Drive 1.39-1.52
Prima Vista Blvd. Floresta Drive Airoso Blvd. 1.01
Prima Vista Blvd. Airoso Blvd. Bayshore Blvd. 1.48-1.58
Prima Vista Blvd. Bayshore Blvd. Cashmere Blvd. 1.45
SR A-1-A (Seaway Drive) South Bridge Binney Drive 1.01
Selvitz Road Edwards Road. Glades Cut-Off Road 1.02
St. Lucie West Blvd. 1-95/ NB Ramps 1-95/ SB Ramps 1.08
Sunrise Blvd. Oleander Avenue US 1 (SR 5) 1.01
US 1 (SR 5) Indrio Road (SR 614) 25th Street (SR 615) 1.02
US 1 (SR 5) St. Lucie Blvd. SR A-1-A (south bridge) 1.13
US 1 (SR 5) Avenue D South Bridge (SR A-1-A) 1.01 +
US 1 (SR 5) Orange Avenue (SR 68) Delaware Avenue 1.01 +
US 1 (SR 5) Delaware Avenue Sunrise Blvd. 1.01
US 1 (SR 5) Sunrise Blvd. Virginia Avenue (SR 70) 1.01
US 1 (SR 5) Virginia Avenue (SR 70) Edwards Road 1.04-1.05
US 1 (SR 5) Edwards Road Midway Road 1.10-1.14
US 1 (SR 5) Midwav Road Saeaer Avenue 1.02-1.25
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Comprehensive Plan
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A review of the Development Orders for the the Reserve, St. Lucie West and the LTC Ranch DRI's, indicates that the more trips that are generated by these
developments, the greater the type of transportation improvement required. To address this unknown rate of development, an assumed rate of development has been
used for the development of this plan. Although most of the required major transportation projects for these developments are already shown in the 2025
Transportation Plan, other Development Order related projects include the multi-Ianing of Torino Parkway in northwestern Port St. Lucie from 2 lanes to 4 lanes; the
four laning of Glades Cut-Off Road from Commerce Center Parkway to West Midway Road, the six laning of West Midway Road from 1-95 to Glades Cut-Off Road;
the four laning of West Midway Road from west of 1-95 to 1-95; the extension of West Virginia Drive from 1-95 to Glades Cut-Off Road along the north side of the C-24
Canal west of Port St. Lucie; the construction of a new interchange with the Florida Turnpike in northern Port St. Lucie and the construction of a new
Also shown as part of the 2025 Transportation Plan are a number of improvements to the local transportation network that are required to be built as part of several
Developments of Regional Impact located in the Port St. Lucie area. These improvements are typically minor in nature, such as expanded intersection; signalization
and access improvements, however, there are several systemwide improvements that will need to be provided as these projects proceed with their development. The
exact timing of these required improvements is not known since they are all based on the pace of the individual developments and that pace is entirely controlled
by market and economic conditions beyond the scope of this plan.
Interchange improvements to the Florida Turnpike and 1-95 are also included in the Transportation Plan. Interchange improvements are proposed for Becker Road
at 1-95; Becker Road at Florida's Turnpike; Florida's Turnpike at 1-95; and the completion of the existing interchange at 1-95 and St. Lucie West Boulevard. The
purpose of these interchange projects is to improve access to the controlled-access facilities (1-95 and Florida's Turnpike) and make better use of the existing road
network.
The Transportation Element of the County's Comprehensive Plan has been designed in a manner that not only addresses congestion relief along the existing traffic
corridors in the community, but also identifies those major roadway extension or construction projects that are expected to be needed in the community as a result
of new development activities. Most of these roadways are located in areas of the community that lie within the locally designated Urban Service Area but where there
currently is no development. For the purposes of this plan, it is assumed that it is reasonable to expect that these areas will experience a some level of development
within the planning period of this Transportation Plan. In addition to addressing future development impacts, these projects are designed to provide parallel relief
to existing congested roads, or to improve the connectivity of the road network. Among these projects are the extension of Southbend Boulevard from Snow Road
to Becker Road; the extension of Becker Road northwest of its intersection with 1-95 to the extension of Gatlin Boulevard west of 1-95; the extension of Gatlin
Boulevard northwest to Glades Cut-Off Road; the completion of the Commerce Center Drive segments from the West Virgina Drive north to West Midway Road and
the construction of West Virginia Drive from Range Line Road to 1-95.
The next step in the development of the 2025 Transportation Plan is to identify those projects necessary to relieve, to the greatest extent possible, the levels of existing
or projected congestion forecast by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Model. As shown in Table 2-8, several road widening projects have been incorporated into
the 2025 Transportation Plan as possible means of relieving congestion on those roads. These projects included Indrio Road from 1-95 to Kings Highway (2 to 4 lanes);
Jenkins/Edwards Road from Okeechobee Road to South 25th Street, (2 to 4 lanes); Kings Highway from Okeechobee Road to North US 1 (2 to 4 lanes); West Midway
Road from 1-95 to US #1 (2 to 4 lanes); West Virginia Drive from US #1 to 1-95 (0/2 to 4/2 lanes); US 1 from Prima Vista Boulevard to Virginia Avenue (4 to 6 lanes);
and Port St. Lucie Boulevard, from Gatlin Boulevard to Martin Highway (SR 714) in Martin County (4/6 to 6/4/2 lanes).
Recommended Improvements
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
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mprovements and the location of these DRl's
Table 2-9 illustrates the effect of the 2025 Transportation Plan projects on forecast 2025 congestion. The V/C values in this table are taken from a model run using
a network containing all Transportation Plan roadway widening projects. As seen in the table, nearly all existing or future congestion problems are alleviated by the
projects in the Transportation Plan. The few exceptions include U.S. 1 and Floresta Drive. In these cases, the projected 2025 volume exceeds the capacity of even
the proposed improvements. It should be noted however, that even in these instances, the proposed projects do provide significant benefit in the form of lower volume-
to-capacity ratios.
impacts on adjacent land use,
Transportation Demand ManagemenV
There are certain cases in which the widening of a particular roadway may prove to be infeasible because of right-of-way restrictions,
financial constraints, or community concerns and desires not to have a particular roadway expanded. In those situations,
Transportation System Management projects have been proposed as alternatives to road widening.
The goal of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is to increase the efficiency of the transportation system by reducing demand for vehicular travel. Conversely,
the purpose of Transportation System Management (TSM) is to improve the operation of the transportation network through changes to the transportation infrastructure.
TDM/TSM strategies could include access management, intersection and signalization improvements, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. TDM/TSM
could also include improvements that provide for easier access to and operation of public transportation. These transit-related improvements include bus stop shelters
and bus pull-out bays.
Notes/Comments
2025 Lane
Minimum
Configuration
2000 Existing
Lane
Configuration
Segment Limits
Facility
Project
Ref. No.
To
From
Recommend TDMrrSM corridor
improvements in lieu of added lanes
Recommend TDMrrSM corridor
'mprovements in lieu of added lanes
4
6
2
4
Orange Avenue (SR 68)
Virginia Avenue (SR 70)
Additional Lanes or New Roadways
13th Street
25th Street (SR 615)
4
4
2
2
2
2
Avenue D
Metzger Road
Orange Avenue (SR 68)
Anole Road
Virginia Avenue (SR 70)
North Kings Highway
Metzger Road
25th Street
Angle Road
Angle Road
Avenue D
2
3
4
4a
urban
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Comprehensive Plan
sponsibility
Commissioners)
TABLE 2·8
St. Lucie \County Transportation Plan
s of Ft. Pierce and Port St. Lucie even thoug
political entity other than the Board of COI
2
(includes projects in the
fo.r the project may lie with al
Notes/Comments
2025 Lane
Minimum
Configuration
2000 Existing
Lane
Configuration
To be constructed concurrent with
property development. Alignment to be
determined.
-
2
o
Realignment/Reconstruction (urban)
Project required under The Reserve
DRI Traffic Improvement requirements
Project required under LTC Ranch DRI
Traffic Improvement requirements
Recommend TDMfTSM corridor
improvements in lieu of added lanes
Recommend TDMfTSM corridor
improvements in lieu of added lanes
Recommend TDMrrSM corridor
improvements in lieu of added lanes
To be constructed concurrent with
property development. Alignment to be
determined.
Part of FIHS Cost Feasible Plan
Reconstruction (urban)
Indian River Crossing Altemative
Report, St. Lucie Expressway and
Bridge Authority - April 1999. Project is
shown as a "Policy" authorized project.
4
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
6
2
2
2
2
o
o
2
2
o
4
2
o
2
2
Segment Limits
From To
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-
-95/Becker Road Gatlin Blvd.
-95 Southbend Blvd
US #1/ Citrus Intersec. So. 7th/Delaware Intersec
West Virginia Drive St. Lucie West Blvd.
Glades Cut-Off Road West Midway Road
South Jenkins Road So. 25th Street (SR 615)
¡Port St. Lucie Blvd. (SR Prima Vista Blvd.
716)
Prima Vista Blvd. Airoso Blvd.
Port SI. Lucie Blvd. (SR South bend Blvd
716)
Galtin Blvd. Extension 1-95/ SR 9
Indian River County Line Okeechobee Rd. (SR 70)
Seaway Drive (SR A-1-A) ~venue (SR 707)
Mainland SR A1A
Facility
Project
Ref. No.
4
4
2
2
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Emerson Avenue (SR 607)
US#1/SR5
-95/ SR 9
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5 Becker Road Extension
50a Becker Road
6 Citrus Avenue/Delaware Avenue
7 Commerce Centre Pkwy
8 Commerce Centre Pkwy
9 Edwards Road
10 Floresta Drive
11 Floresta Drive
11a Floresta Drive
13 Gatlin Blvd.
14
15a 1-95
16 Indian River Drive (SR 707)
17 Indian River Lagoon Crossing
18a Indrio Road (SR 614)
18 Indrio Road (SR 614)
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St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
TABLE 2-8
2025 St. Lucie \County Transportation Plan
(includes projects in the City's of Ft. Pierce and Port St. Lucie eVI
for the project may lie with another political entity other than the Boa
Notes/Comments
2025 Lane
Minimum
Configuration
2000 Existing
Lane
Configuration
Segment Limits
Facility
Project
Ref. No.
-
4
4
2
2
o
To
Kings Highway (SR 713)
No. of Okeechobee Rd.
(SR70)
ndrio Road/Johnston Road
From
Emerson Avenue (SR 607)
Edwards Road
ndrio Road (SR 614)
Jenkins Rd (South)
19
19a
Local MSBU Project
Portions of corridor part of NIHS.
All of corridor part of NIHS.
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
Orange Avenue (SR 68)
Indrio Road (SR 614)
US#1/SR5
Port St. Lucie Blvd
No. of Pantherwood PUD
Okeechobee Road (SR 70
Orange Avenue (SR 68)
Indrio Road (SR 614)
US #1/ SR 5
Johnston Rd.
Extension/Reconstruction
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Kings Highway (SR 713)
Lennard Road
20
21
22
23
26b
Part of Port St. Lucie Special
Assessment District
E&C/ St. Lucie County CIP
FY
Part of
05/06
Part of
05/06
Part of
05/06
4
2
(SR IWalton Road
Blvd
Lucie
Port
716)
Walton Road
St
Lennard Road
26a
E&C/ St. Lucie County CIP FY
4
2
Port St. Lucie C/L Line
Lennard Road
26
E&C/ St. Lucie County CIP FY
Part of FIHS Cost Feasible Plan
Part of FIHS Cost Feasible Plan
Part of FIHS Network (east end of SR
70 Corridor)
Recommend TDMfTSM corridor
improvements in lieu of added lanes
Recommend TDMfTSM corridor
improvements in lieu of added lanes
Recommend TDMfTSM corridor
2
2
4
4
4
4
6
o
o
2
2
2
2
4
Prima Vista Blvd.
Easy Street
South 25th Street
US 1/ SR 5
MP 5.904
MP 10.254
So. Jenkins Road
Port St. Lucie C/L Line
Prima Vista Blvd.
1-95/ SR 9
South 25th Street
St. Lucie/Okee. Co Ln
MP 5.904
Florida Turnpike/
(SR 70)
(SR 70)
(SR70)
Lennard Road
Lennard Road
(West) Midway Road
(West) Midway Road
Okeechobee Road
Okeechobee Road
Okeechobee Road
27
27a
28
29
30
30a
31
SR 9
4
2
Midway Road
West
Kitterman Road
Oleander Ave.
32
4
4
2
2
Edwards Road
Sunrise Blvd.
Midway Road
Edwards Road
West
Oleander Ave.
Oleander Ave.
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Comprehensive Plan
TABLE 2-8
\County Transportati
¡eree and Port St. Lu
cat entity other than t
(includes
for the projee
Notes/Comments
2025 Lane
Minimum
Configuration
2000 Existing
Lane
Configuration
Segment Limits
Facility
Project
Ref. No.
To
From
mprovements in lieu of added lanes
mpvmnts
Port of Ft. Pierce Access
Port St. Lucie Blvd.
34
35
Part of Port St. Lucie Special
Assessment District
4
2
Lennard Road
SR5
1/
us
4
2
2
o
Darwin Blvd.
Becker Road
Road
(SR 714)
Becker
Martin Hwy
Port St. Lucie Blvd
Port St. Lucie Blvd
36a
37
Martin MPO's
n Coordination with
LRTP
Roadway to be developed as part of
the Waterville PUD (Port St. Lucie)
Recommend TDMffSM corridor
mprovements in lieu of added lanes
4
2
2
o
Binney Drive
Snow Road
South Bridge
Beck~r Road
SR A-1-A (Seaway Drive)
Southbend Blvd
38
39
40
Project Segemnt is identifed as a
"Constrained Corridor." Corridor
improvements are limited to TDMffSM
improvement projects only. No new
lanes to be provided through this
Segment.
Project Segemnt is identifed as a
"Constrained Corridor." Corridor
improvements are limited to TDMffSM
improvement projects only. No new
lanes to be provided through this
Segment.
Recommend TDMffSM corridor
4
6
6
6
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
Floresta Drive
Midway Road
Edwards Road
Virginia Avenue
Avenue D
St. Lucie Blvd
Snow Road
Prima Vista Blvd.
Midway Road
Edwards Road
Avenue D
Virginia Avenue
Southbend Blvd
(SR 5)
(SR 5)
(SR5)
1/ (SR 5)
(SR5)
1/
US
US
US
US
US
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43
44
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2
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Comprehensive Plan
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2 L, \County Tr,
(includes projects in the of ierce a
for the project may lie with another political entit
Notes/Comments
mprovements in lieu of added lanes
2025 Lane
Minimum
Configuration
2000 Existing
Lane
Configuration
Segment Limits
Facility
Project
Ref. No.
To
From
5t. Lucie West! the Reserve DRI
related improvement project. Timing of
project is subject to certain
Development Order triggers that have
to be meet before private development
is obligated to complete improvement.
5t. Lucie West! the Reserve DRI
related improvement project. Timing of
project is subject to certain
Development Order triggers that have
to be meet before private development
is obligated to complete improvement.
5t. Lucie West! the Reserve DRI
related improvement project. Timing of
project is subject to certain
Development Order triggers that have
to be meet before private development
is obligated to complete improvement.
5t. Lucie West! the Reserve DRI
related improvement project. Timing of
project is subject to certain
Development Order triggers that have
to be meet before private development
is obligated to complete improvement.
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Gatlin Blvd. Extension/
Glades Cut-Off Road
California Blvd
Cashemere Blvd
Bayshore Blvd.
Floresta Drive
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Range Line Road
Gatlin Blvd. Extension
California Blvd
Cashemere Blvd
Bayshore Blvd.
Floresta Drive
Walton Road
West Virginia Drive
48 West Virgnia Drive
48a West Virginia Drive
48b West Virginia Drive
49 West Virginia Drive
50 West Virginia Drive
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51 Becker Road/I-95 Interchange 1-95/ SR 9 @ Becker Road 0 1
52 Becker Road Interchange Florida Turnpike (FT) @ Becker Road 0 1 Included in FDOT Turnpike District
Needs Plan
53 North Regional Interchange Florida Turnpike (FT) @ 1-95 0 1- Included in FDOT Turnpike District
Needs Plan
54 St Lucie West Blvd.! 1-95 Interchange" 1-95/ SR 9 @ SL West Blvd 0 1
. SB 1-95 to SB Florida Turnpike and NB Florida Turnpike to NB 1-95 only
-- Project involves the construction of the 2nd half of the existing interchange
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Proposed candidate roadways for TDMfTDM strategies include US 1 from Edwards Road to St. Lucie Boulevard; Oleander Avenue from Kitterman Road to Sunrise
Boulevard; and Floresta Drive from Airoso Boulevard to Southbend Boulevard. For those roads on which both road widening and TDMfTSM are proposed, the
TDMfTSM project would be an option to replace the widening project.
Certain intersections were included as Transportation Plan projects, especially for roads that, like the roads with optional TDMfTSM strategies, have widening projects
proposed that might prove infeasible. Intersections improvements in the Transportation Plan include intersections along Kings Highway; West Midway Road; Floresta
Drive; Edwards Road; and US 1. As with the TSMfTDM strategies, the intersection improvements are considered as alternatives to widening projects.
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2025 E&C Volume/Capacity Ratio
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0.69
0.74
0.44
0.17
0.74
0.58
1.01
1.71
0.40
0.48
1.04
1.62
0.85
0.75
0.50
0.67
0.73
0.69
0.74
0.80
0.50
0.63
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Segment Limits
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25th Street (SR 615)
25th Street (SR 615)
25th StJ S1. James Dr.
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1artin County Line
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33rd Street
13th Street
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Multi-Modal Projects
Recognizing that it may not be fiscally possible to construct all of the projects shown in the 2025 Transportation Plan, if the community is to maintain a reasonable
degree of mobility for its residents, alternatives to the traditional road building approach must be considered. These alternatives include expanded intra-county transit
services, expanded inter-county/regional transit services, the development of expanded non-motorized means of travel and a re-evaluation of the basic land use
development patterns in the community.
While the first three options represent a traditional, if somewhat expensive, approach to addressing mobility matters, the fourth option would represent a fundamental
community shift in development that, if it were implemented, would take potentially a generation to materially effect the need for community transportation
improvements. In recognition of this, the following comments will focus on the transit and other non-motorized methods of improving community mobility. In closing
this chapter will address the issue of how land use and transportation are interrelated.
As part of the 2025 Transportation Plan, three levels of inter-community transit services have been assessed
· maintain the current level of demand response transit services;
. expand to a limited type of fixed route transit system in the community, while still maintaining a modified demand responsive system; and,
. implement a full inter/intra-county transit program that serves not only St Lucie County, but the Treasure Coast Region as well
They are:
It is important to note that the projects identified for a given alternative are intended to collectively represent a systemwide level of emphasis on multi-modal mobility
in the community. Thus, for the most part, specific projects within any recommended alternative are subject to change upon more detailed, short-term analysis, such
as through a Transit Development Plan.
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Current Level of Alternative Transportation System
The purpose of this
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alternative would be to provide a basis for comparison with other alternatives that do place additional emphasis on multi-modal enhancements
Service
Community Transit (CT) is the transit service provider for all of St. Lucie County. CT operates a demand response system serving all residents of the county. Service
is provided five (5) days per week from 7 AM to 6 PM. Customers must pre-register with CT and are requested to call ahead 24 hours in advance of pickup. Vehicles
are dispatched from Fort Pierce (North County) and Port St. Lucie (South County), serving corresponding geographic areas.
Transit
In cooperation with CT, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the process of performing a transit development study that entails the potential
subdivision of the Port St. Lucie/South County service area into six subzones to improve the efficiency of the system. Also planned within the near term is the
implementation of an automated vehicle locator system (AVL) to enhance vehicle dispatching and operations. These system enhancements are also assumed within
the current investment alternative because they have already been programmed.
Transit/Other Capital Facilities
There are currently two park and ride lots located in St. Lucie County, one on Bayshore Boulevard at Florida's Turnpike in Port S1. Lucie and the other at the Port St
Lucie Senior Center. Park and ride lots are dedicated Uoint use or stand-alone) locations for private automobiles for carpooling and, in some cases. transit. There are
currently no dedicated facilities for transit transfer activity in the county.
Lower Emphasis Multi-Modal Transportation Alternative
The second transit alternative assumes a relatively moderate expansion of existing transit services provided by CT. The key feature of this alternative is the transition
of the CT, or other approved transit provider, from a solely demand responsive transit system to a form of a formalized fixed route transit system. This option includes
the requisite facilities to make transit viable. This Multi-modal Alternative is depicted in the "Lower Emphasis Mutt-Modal Alternative" map at the shown in Figure 2-7.
Service
In 1999, the St. Lucie MPO adopted the Transit Element of the 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan. Based on data and analysis found in that update, the Transit
Element recommended the implementation of a fixed route transit system, including a limited number of routes serving Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie/St. Lucie West with
connections between Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie and to Martin County. This plan broke down the implementation strategies into short term (2006) and long term
(2016-2020). The recommended plan represents a moderate level of investment into a comprehensive fixed route system for the County. The route numbers in the
descriptions correspond to the route numbers on the map, and are listed by priority as recommended in the Transit Element
Fixed Route Transit
recommended
Short Term (2006/2015) Recommended Routes:
All Short Term routes will initially operate on 60 minute headways, with a reduction to 30 minute headways in the long term. All short term
routes will have this same short term/long term headway plan and operate generally between 6 AM and 6 PM (12 hours per day).
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Northwest Fort Pierce/SLCIA: This route provides a connection between downtown Fort Pierce, neighborhoods in the northwest
and the St. Lucie County International Airport.
Southwest Fort Pierce: This route operates between downtown Fort Pierce and the Greyhound Bus Station on SR 70
(Okeechobee Road) and includes service on Virginia Avenue to Indian River Community College, the County Administration
complex, the Orange Blossom Mall and Lawnwood Medical Center.
US 1 between Port St. Lucie and Martin County: This route will provide a link between Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast
Square Mall in Martin County. In Port St. Lucie, Route 21 will operate in a loop fashion serving Prima Vista Boulevard, Airoso
Boulevard and Port St. Lucie Boulevard and be coordinated with the six-subzone demand.
response system currently under study.
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North Beach Route: This route would provide service to North AlA and South AlA in Fort Pierce with a connection to downtown.
A potential variation of this route is that it be split into two individual routes, one serving North AlA and the other serving south
AlA.
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For counties such as St. Lucie, where long trip lengths, multiple destinations and cross-county/intercounty travel are all common characteristics, it is critical to have
a system in place for the coordinated and efficient transfer of passengers between fixed routes, from fixed route to/from demand response, and to/from other modes
of travel. The cornerstone of such a system is dedicated transfer locations for both vehicles and passengers. Dedicated transfer points provide for efficient vehicle
operation, are easily recognizable, and ensure passenger comfort and safety.
the strategic placement of transfer points at key locations throughout the county that complement
(7) locations have been identified specifically for the placement of transfer points, including:
As shown in Figure 2-7, the Lower Emphasis alternative includes
the proposed fixed route and demand response systems. Seven
The Lawnwood Medical Center in Fort Pierce;
North AlA (transfer to Indian River Community Coach)
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Intermodal Facilities
Also included within the Lower Emphasis alternative are intermodal facilities that emphasize transit
(4) locations have been identified for intermodal facilities
Downtown Fort Pierce Amtrak station (contingent upon proposed Amtrak service, otherwise this would be a transfer point
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Unlike the transfer points described above, the intermodal facilties would be off-street facilities integrated within the existing site. They would probably include enhanced
passenger amenities, such as larger shelters, more signage and connections to the modal facilities.
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Passenger Shelters
A critical component to making fixed route transit viable is the provision of shelters for waiting passengers. An average of one shelter per route mile, more closely
spaced in high demand areas, less closely spaced in others, is a reasonable standard for the Lower Emphasis alternative.
Park and Ride Facilities
As the map shows, park and ride facilities are designated adjacent to each interchange at Florida's Turnpike and Interstate 95. Rather than be stand-alone facilities,
the park and ride lots should be encouraged within existing and future developments with necessary signage and pavement marking. Where relevant, the park and
ride lots may also serve as transfer points between demand response and fixed route service.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
As part of the Lower Emphasis alternative, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and bus bays should be included concurrent with new road construction, where feasible. Although
this does not represent a significant improvement over existing bicycle and pedestrian conditions in the county, it is consistent with this alternative's moderate emphasis
on multi-modal projects.
Emphasis Multi-Modal Transportation Alternative
As the name of this alternative implies, it takes a step beyond the Lower Emphasis alternative to place a higher priority on enhancing alternatives to highway travel
in St. Lucie County. Additional fixed route service, priority transit service, enhanced facilities and new bicycle and pedestrian facilities are all considered as part of
this alternative. The Higher Emphasis Multi-modal Alternative is shown in the "Higher Emphasis" Multi-Modal Alternative map at the end of this chapter.
Higher
.
Service
The Higher Emphasis alternative includes all fixed route transit service proposed as part of the Lower Emphasis alternative. In addition, this alternative includes nine
(9) new routes developed in collaboration with staff from St. Lucie County, the MPO, and Community Transit. These new routes include: three cross-county/inter-
county routes, one new route in the north County, four new routes in the south County/Port St. Lucie area, and one route connecting Port St. Lucie to A-I-A. Under
this alternative, all routes will run on 30 minute headways, 12 hours per day. The new fixed routes are described below, with the route numbers in the descriptions
corresponding to the route numbers in the map. Unlike the Lower Emphasis alternative, the routes described here are listed in no order of priority.
Fixed Route Transit
Fort Pierce to Lakewood Park: this route provides a connection between the community of Lakewood Park in north St. Lucie
County and downtown Fort Pierce, with service on US 1 to provide a connection with Indian River Community Coach.
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A.
Southwest Port St. Lucie: Route 24 provides a connection between the Port St. Lucie Government Complex and the residential
areas in the southwest area of the city, operating on portions of Gatlin Boulevard, Darwin Boulevard, Tulip Boulevard and Savona
Boulevard. This route also provides a connection to a potential park and ride lot/transfer point at Gatlin Boulevard and 1- 95.
Route 24
B.
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Lucie.
Central Port S1. Lucie Circulator II: An additional circulator is proposed for central Port S1. Lucie with connections to US 1 and The
Port S1. Lucie Government Complex. Route 26 would operate in a counterclockwise loop along Floresta Drive and Bayshore
Boulevard.
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Fort Pierce to Port S1. Lucie via 25 th Street South: Route 33 would provide an additional cross-county connection between
downtown Fort Pierce and The Port S1. Lucie Government Complex. In Port S1. Lucie, Route 33 would operate in a loop along
Airoso Boulevard, Port S1. Lucie Boulevard, Bayshore Boulevard and Prima Vista Boulevard.
Route 27
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Port S1. Lucie to Martin County via the proposed Western Corridor: A new roadway connection between S1. Lucie County and
Martin County, west of the river, is currently under study. Nicknamed the 'Western Corridor", Route 34 would provide an additional
transit connection between Port St. Lucie and Martin County via this route
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South Beach Route via proposed Walton Road Bridge: A new bridge is proposed to connect Port St. Lucie to South Hutchinson
Island via the extension of Walton Road. Route 35 would provide a connection between US 1 in Port S1. Lucie and South
Hutchinson Island along this bridge. Route 35 would extend into Martin County on South AlA.
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North/South AlA: Route 36 would also connect US 1 in Port S1. Lucie to South Hutchinson Island via the proposed Walton Road
bridge. This route would provide north/south service along AlA with a connection to fixed route service in Fort Pierce. A potential
variation is to merge Routes 35 and 36 into one route serving AlA.
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Premium Transit Service
Two forms of premium transit service within the US 1 corridor, light rail and Tri-Rail, have received initial consideration for incorporation into the Higher Emphasis Multi-
modal Alternative. A screening process was performed to assist in the evaluation of their feasibility for S1. Lucie County. The Corridor Strategy Screening Process,
developed by JHK & Associates in 1995, was used for this task. The Corridor Strategy Screening Process entails a series of screening questions on specific conditions
within the corridor, including congestion, population density and employment intensity. The Level 2 Strategy Screen focuses on appropriate premium transit solutions,
including heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail and busways.
Based on the results of the strategy screening process, light rail transit (along with heavy rail and busways) can be decisively eliminated from consideration for the
foreseeable future. The screening criteria for light rail transit includes a net residential density requirement of nine (9) dwelling units per acre or a gross density of
6,550 persons per square mile, a major employment center of 20 million square feet non-residential space and/or 42,000 total employees and an employment intensity
of 10,000 employees per square mile. Although pockets of development in Fort Pierce and along the Midway Road approach a gross population density 6,550 persons
per square mile, the US 1 corridor as a whole falls well below this threshold. Light rail transit simply cannot receive strong consideration in S1. Lucie County until such
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ntensities are increased to a sustainabfe level
Tri-Rail commuter service did pass the strategy screen. The screening criteria for commuter rail included a net residential density of at least one dwelling unit per acre
or gross density of 350 persons per square mile and a major employment center of least 75 million square feet, 150,000 employees and/or employment intensity of
15,000 employees per square mile. Because Tri-Rail provides service to West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami (employment centers that will collectively well
exceed the thresholds in 2025), it is considered a potentially viable option. As shown in the map, Tri-Rail service is part of the Higher Emphasis alternative and includes
a station in downtown Fort Pierce, which is expected to be combined with the proposed Amtrak station. A Tri-Rail station has not been shown in Port St. Lucie
because it is assumed that there will be a station in downtown Stuart, several miles south, and the fact that there are limited opportunities to locate any facilities in
the city due to environmental constraints.
time as densities or land use
Greenway
The City of Fort Pierce has recently completed a Transit Greenway Conceptual Master Plan for the downtown area of Ft. Pierce, the Port of Fort Pierce, and the
beaches. Transit greenways are a relatively new, innovative concept, consisting of dedicated rights of way that blend a community-based transportation system,
including transit vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, with mixed-use development. The Master Plan includes four distinct concepts served by either a narrow gauge
or rubber-tired trolley
Fort Pierce Transit
Transit Beachway
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Port Transitway
Community Transitway
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The Fort Pierce Transit Greenway is an important project for the City of Ft. Pierce to enhance the viability of its downtown and create a transit and pedestrian-supportive
environment. Unfortunately, the Greenway's significant capital cost (estimated at $50.0 million at buildout) and locally-oriented travel market make it extremely difficult
to compete with regionally significant projects for limited traditional funding sources. Nevertheless, the Transit Greenway is an important project and is therefore
identified as part of the Higher Emphasis Multi-modal Alternative in the map as a transportation need for St. Lucie County.
Transit Facilities
Multi-modal Hubs
To complement the increase in multi-modal emphasis associated with the Higher Emphasis alternative, multi-modal hubs are recommended for routes converging
in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. The hubs represent a substantial increase in magnitude over the transfer points proposed under the Lower Emphasis alternative,
providing a central focal point not only for fixed route service, but also for bicycle and pedestrian systems. The hubs should be truly dedicated facilities with large,
sheltered structures for transfer activity and include provisions for bicycle storage, automobile parking and advanced information systems.
In Fort Pierce, one hub is proposed to be co-located with the proposed Amtrak/Tri-Rail station, where all proposed north County routes will converge. In Port St. Lucie,
two hubs are recommended: one at US 1 and Walton Road and one at The Port St. Lucie Government Complex. Two hubs are needed in Port St. Lucie to complement
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fixed route focal points that are present at each location
To truly be effective, the hubs will need a strong supportive land use environment in place that is transit-friendly and encourages walking and bicycling. At each of
the three proposed locations, the relative potential for such a land use pattern exists. In Port St. Lucie, a stronger potential exists at the Walton Road and US 1 location
(it is within the city's redevelopment area), and should ultimately emerge as the dominant of the two hubs.
the
Transfer Points
To facilitate transfer activity elsewhere in the county, dedicated transfer points are still needed. In addition to the transfer points identified as part of the Lower Emphasis
alternative, two new transfer points are recommended concurrent with new fixed route service proposed in the Higher Emphasis alternative:
Community Coach), and South AlA in Fort Pierce
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alternative, an enhanced level of service
Intermodal and Park and Ride Facilities
ride facilities proposed for the Lower Emphasis Multi-modal Alternative are included in the Higher Emphasis alternative
The same intermodal and park and
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
For the Higher Emphasis Multi-modal Alternative, an interconnected network of multi-modal corridors is proposed. Shown in the map, the multi-modal corridors
emphasize safe bicycle and pedestrian travel and access to transit. Consistent with the recommendations of the recently completed MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan,
the corridors entail sidewalks, bicycle lanes, off-road paths and bus bays where feasible.
Beyond the placement of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the multi-modal corridors should also be the focus of development standards or guidelines that emphasize
a bicycle, pedestrian and transit-friendly environment. This could potentially occur through the implementation of overlay corridors or districts. Community Transit has
suggested that multi-modal corridors also be designated as public transportation corridors in local government comprehensive plans to ensure that bicycle, pedestrian
and transit accommodations are included in the planning of roadway improvements.
Multi-modal Transportation Alternatives
Three multi-modal alternatives have been developed for consideration as part of the St. Lucie County Transportation Plan, in coordination with the 2025 Long Range
Transportation Plan of the St. Lucie MPO. Each of these alternative options provided perspectives of varying degrees of emphasis on alternatives to highway travel.
The first alternative represents the status quo, in which no additional emphasis is placed on alternative travel modes beyond what currently exists today. The second
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alternative, an expanded version of the 2020 LRTP Transit Element, represents an incremental step toward enhancing the viability of alternative travel
modes primarily through the initiation of fixed route transit service and associated facilities. Although a moderate step by some standards, any level
of emphasis on fixed route transit is a significant advancement over the current demand response system. The third and final alternative represents
the maximum level of emphasis the community can reasonably place on multi-modal travel. In essence, the final alternative is a multi-modal needs
plan, the ideal end state of a balanced transportation system.
Hurricane Evacuation
The 1990 Coastal Management Element of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan included an extensive discussion on the Hurricane Evacuation
needs for the coastal area of the community. The evacuation information, and plans referenced in the 1990 Comprehensive Plan, were developed
before the effects of Hurricane Andrew were felt in Florida. It is generally accepted that Hurricane Andrew rewrote the book on disaster planning and
management for the State of Florida. In 1994, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corp of Engineers completed the Treasure
Coast Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study. This study includes an assessment of the psychological effects of Andrew and the impacts that the
memories of the storm will have on the majority of the populace to leave the area when a similar size storm approaches.
Generally, the "In-County" evacuation times for St. Lucie County, under the worst case scenario, are 10 hours. In-County evacuation is considered
to be the type of evacuation where County residents do not leave the area. "Out-of-County" evacuation times have not been computed on a County
by County basis. Rather, the 1994 the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corp of Engineers completed the Treasure Coast
Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study calculated regional clearance times. Regional clearance times are considered to be a truer indication of the
evacuation needs in the event that a Category 3 or high storm were to approach the Treasure Coast. The worst case scenario under the regional
evacuation plan requires over 50 hours evacuation time.
As it relates to this study there are four transportation corridors that may be considered regional evacuation routes, 1-95; the Florida Turnpike; SR
70 ,west of Ft. Pierce and CR 68, west of Ft. Pierce. All other primary evacuation routes would be considered local evacuation routes. The
significance between these two locally designated evacuation route classifications is that a "local evacuation route" is not as likely to have regional
evacuation traffic on it during an evacuation event. However, it is possible that there could be extreme levels of congestion at the points of
intersection between these local and regional routes. Figure 2-7a highlights the primary evacuation (regional and local) routes in the community.
As part of the project prioritization process that the County and the local MPO use each year in developing a priority list for funding, emergency
evacuation is one of the key considerations in assessing the impacts and need of the proposed project.
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The following Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies are modifications of the portions of the Element as adopted in 1990.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFICIENT INTEGRATED MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WHICH ADDRESSES THE FUTURE NEEDS OF ST. LUCIE
COUNTY FOR MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND GOODS, AND WHICH CONSIDERS SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF
THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
GOAL 2.1
The St. Lucie County transportation system shall be reviewed in coordination with any requested changes to the Future Land Use Element or other
related components of this plan. A report on the impacts to the system brought about by any proposed land use changes shall be prepared and
presented to the Board of County Commissioners as part of the review of that Land Use change.
Objective
2.1.1
In coordination with the S1. Lucie MPO, conduct a regular review of accident data and identify above average accident locations. Prepare an annual report on
high accident locations including proposed corrective measures and costs. This report will be shared with the S1. Lucie County Community Traffic Safety Team
or other appropriate County board or authority, to identify potential funding sources and make changes or improvements to high accident locations.
Policy
2.1.1.1
In coordination with the S1. Lucie MPO develop bi-annual report, on the level of service provided on the S1. Lucie County roadway system and identify
improvement needs and costs to provide the levels of service listed in Policy 2.1.2.8. Improvement needs will be determined based on and consistent with the
1997 MPO Congestion Management System (as may be amended and incorporated herein by reference) study methodology. This report shall be made available
during the summer of each bi-annual reporting period.
Policy
2.1.1.2
In coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation and the S1. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), annually review the transportation
network and define any areas that may warrant LOS standards lower than those listed in Policy 2.1.2.8, consistent with the provisions of Rule 9J5-0055, Florida
Administrative Code, as may be amended.
Policy
2.1.1.3
n coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation and the 51. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), provide comments and
recommendations to the Department of Transportation in the development of the FDOT Annual Work Program. This coordination should be done in the summer
of each calender year in expectation of the presentation of the next years tentative work program by the Department of Transportation in November/December
of that year.
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2.1.1 .4
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Facilities currently operating at conditions below those standards listed in Policy 2.1.2.8 shall be maintained at least at their current LOS through development
order conditions for roadway improvements within the radius of influence of a proposed development. The radius of influence for a given development shall be
further defined in the County's Land Development Regulations traffic monitoring provisions.
Policy
2.1.1.5
which St. Lucie County has operational. maintenance
roads for
al
Utilize the County's closed loop signal coordinated system to maintain the signal control for
and jurisdictional responsibility.
Policy
2.1.1.6
The County recognizes that the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS), is a statewide transportation network that provides for high-speed and high-volume
traffic movements for interstate and regional commerce and other long distance trips. The system is intended to accommodate High-Occupancy Vehicles (HOVs),
express bus transit and, in some corridors, passenger rail service, and as such should not be relied upon as a local circulator for trips of local origin or destination.
Policy
2.1.1.7
As recognized in policy 2.1.1.6, the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS), shall not be relied upon as a local circulator for trips of local origin or destination
within the urban service area of the county. Accordingly, the 2025 Transportation Plan, as contained in this Transportation Element, shall include the
identification and development of alternative arterials/collectors within the urban service area of the County to redirect local traffic from having to use the Florida
Intrastate Highway System (FIHS).
Policy
2.1.1.8
be mitigated through a continuous roadway improvement
Existing and future roadway deficiencies, based on standards established in this plan shal
program
Objective
2.1.2:
Update this plan
with the goals. objectives and policies of this plan
Develop and implement a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that is consistent
annually in conjunction with review of the capital improvement budget.
Policy
2.1.2.1
Review all proposed developments for consistency with the goals, objectives, and policies of this plan and require coordination of traffic circulation plans and
improvements with land use, right-of-way and infrastructure plans before development approval. Traffic circulation plans shall include the mitigation of all potential
project impacts on the roadway system.
Policy
2.1.2.2
Review access driveways and new roadway connections associated with development to assure safety and compatibility with the existing and future roadway
network. Impose requirements for conformity, as condition of development approval.
Policy
2.1.2.3
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maintenance or
which S1. Lucie has operational
Except as defined in Policies 2.1.2.6 through 2.1.2.13, maintain the operation of the roadway network for
jurisdictional responsibility at or above the LOS standards as listed in Policy 2.1.2.7.
Policy
2.1.2.4
Explore the cost and
U.S
Coordinate with the City of Fort Pierce and the Florida Department of Transportation to meet future corridor capacity needs for
feasibility of alternative traffic corridors/options through the downtown area of F1. Pierce.
Policy
2.1.2.5
Explore the cost and
u.s.
Coordinate with the City of Port St. Lucie and the Florida Department of Transportation to meet future corridor capacity needs for
feasibility of alternative traffic corridors/options through the US #1 corridor in Port S1. Lucie.
Policy
2.1.2.6
St. Lucie County adopts the following roadway level of service standards for application within the unincorporated areas of S1. Lucie County, as set forth in Table
2-4:
Policy
2.1.2.7
Constrained /Backlogged
Facility
Inside a Transportation
Concurrency Management
Area'
Peak Hour /Peak
Direction
Facility Type
Maintain3
D
D
(local
Non-State roadway
E
D
Non-State roadway (major city/county road)
E
E
Non-State roadway (arterial
Maintain~
Maintain3
Maintain3
n/a
n/a
B
B
Freeway
(rural
Limited Access/
Controlled Access
ntrastate/ FIHS
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Intrastate/ FIHS
Constrained /Backlogged
Facility
MaintainS
MaintainS
n/a
MaintainS
n/a
MaintainS
Inside a Transportation
Concurrency Management
Area'
TABLE 2
Level of Service Standa. for Urban
and Non-Urban Roal .,s in St. I "cie County
Peak Hour /Peak
Direction
D(E)
E
C(D)
C
Facility Type
,
Limited Access/ Freeway
Controlled Access
n/a2
n/a2
Q
B
D
C
D
-
Other State Roads
- -
Multi-lane (Rural/Urban)
~rural
urban
Two lane (Rural/Urban)
rural
-
urban
r
lanes exist
Transportation Concurrency Management Areas are geographically compact areas designated in local government comprehensive plans where intensive development exists or is planned in a
manner that will ensure an adequate level of mobility and further the achievement of identified important state planning goals and policies, including discouraging the proliferation of urban sprawl,
encouraging the revitalization of existing downtowns and designated redevelopment areas protecting natural resources, protecting historic resources, maximizing the efficient use of existing public
facilities, and promoting public transit, bicycling, walking and other alternatives to the single occupant automobile. Transportation concurrency management areas may be established in a
comprehensive plan in accordance with Rule 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code.
through
lanes only when exclusive
Level of Service Standard inside of parentheses apply to general use
)
(
1
that
Maintain means continuing operating conditions at a level such that significant degradation does not occur based on conditions existing at the time of local govemment comprehensive plan adoption.
For roadways in rural areas, transitioning urbanized areas, urban areas or communities, significant degradation means (1) an increase in average annual daily traffic volume of 5 percent below
the speed, of the adopted LOS standard. For roadways in urbanized areas, for 1 Oath highest hour of 5 percent below the speed. of the adopted LOS standard. For roadways in urbanized areas,
for roadways parallel to exclusive transit facilities, or for intrastate roadways in transportation concurrency management areas, significant degradation means (1) an increase in average annual
daily traffic volume of 10 percent above the maximum service volume, or (2) a reduction in operating speed for the peak directions in the 100th highest hour of 10 percent below the speed, of the
adopted LOS standard. For other state roads in transportation concurrency management areas, significant degradation means that amount defined in the transportation mobility element. For
constrained roadways meeting or exceeding the level of service standards, "maintain" does not apply until the roadway is operating below the applicable minimum level of service standard.
-5.0057.
Rule 9J
meets the requirements of
transportation mobility element
in a
be set
service standard wi
the level of
means
.
2.
3.
Information not available
N/A
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In coordination with the Capital Improvements Element (Policy 11.1.1.17) and the FDOT, the Category "c" public facilities as listed in Table 2-10 shall be
classified as backlogged facilities. These roadways or roadway segments will be allowed to increase up to 10% in peak hour, peak direction traffic volume
at the adopted level of service of the affected transportation facility.
Policy
2.1.2.8
Table 2-10
STATE BACKLOGGED FACILITIES
FNIMPROVEMENT
PLANNED
SEGMENT
ROADWAY
None
05/06
None
Edwards Rd. - Midway Rd.
Midway Rd. - Prima Vista Blvd.
Okeechobee Rd. - No. US #1
So. US #
So. US #
Kings Hwy.
In coordination with FDOT, designate as constrained facilities those roadways in St. Lucie County which operate below acceptable levels of service and
where capacity improvements are not feasible due to physical or policy barriers.
Policy
2.1.2.9
Allow no roadway link which is not subject to inclusion in or listed in Table 2-10 to operate at more than ten percent above the levels of service identified
in Policy 2.1.2.7. When any County arterial or collector road or segment of such a road is determined to be operating one level of service below its adopted
standard, the County shall exercise one of the following options:
Policy
2.1.2.10
Enter into a contract that will result in the addition of capacity to the facility within six months of the determination that the facility is operating below
its level of service standard, and delay issuance of development orders until the contract has been executed;
a.
provide for the upgraded facility;
Enter into an enforceable development agreement that specifies that new development wi
b.
Amend the plan to lower the level of service at the next opportunity; or
Not issue any development permits in the impacted area. The purpose of providing for the temporary operation below the adopted level of service
is to provide a reasonable period of time to restore the level of service through appropriate improvements to roads that are forecast to operate at
c.
d.
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the adopted level of service, but which may unexpectedly operate at a lower level of service. All development orders issued pursuant to this policy
shall be conditioned on the attainment of the adopted level of service. However, this policy shall not impair the county's right to refuse to issue a
development order pursuant to this policy if the Board of County Commissioners determines that the resultant lower level of service caused by the
proposed development order would constitute a threat to public health or safety."
In coordination with FDOT, designate roadways or roadways segments as backlogged or constrained facilities which operate at levels of service as
established in policy 2.1.2.7. If so designated the County and the FDOT, the County and the FOOT shall develop a program that addresses how to eliminate
the backlog or constraining circumstances associated with the particular roadway or roadway segment
Policy
2.1.2.1
St. Lucie County shall maintain a thoroughfare right-of-way protection plan for the major roadway network based upon the Transportation Element
and the Future Land Use Element of this plan.
Objective
2.1.3:
require dedication of
future rights-of-way and, within the law,
nto established present and
Prohibit encroachment of development and required setbacks
right-of-way through development orders issued by the County.
Policy
2.1.3.1
Review all proposed development plans for impact on the future land use plan and assess the capacity needs of each project as it relates to the thoroughfare
right-of-way protection plan by requiring a traffic impact analysis, as further described in the County's Land Development Regulations, with proposed
development applications
Policy
2.1.3.2
The following minimum right-of-way standards shall be used by the County In implementing the thoroughfare right-of-way protection plan described in
Objective 2.1.3, and as generally depicted on Figure 2-8
Policy
2.1.3.3
Table 2-11
MINIMUM RIGHT-OF-WAY STANDARDS
Closed Drainage
Systems **
W/swale Drainage
Facility Type
50
60
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80
130
200
250
400
300
100
160
200
300
400
300
2 lane arterial
4 lane arterial
6 lane arterial
8 lane arterial
Interstate/ FIHS (urban/rural
Limited Access/ Freeway
Controlled Access
distances expressed in feet. Actual dimension to be determined based on specific roadway design and conditions.
Locations of stormwater facilities to be determined
AI
Closed drainage designs will require additional property to be acquired for stormwater management purposes.
based on specific roadway design and conditions.
Notes:
Roadways and roadway corridors shown on the thoroughfare right-of-way protection plan, excluding those that are part of the Florida Intrastate Highway
System (FIHS), that are outside of the urban service area of the County shall not be widen or constructed until it is demonstrated to the County that the
roadway construction is required to meet the development impacts of the area. Nothing in this Policy shall be construed or otherwise interpreted as to restrict
or limit the ability of the County, the State or other lawful entity, to preform routine maintenance, rehabilitation or safety improvements to any roadways or
roadway corridor located outside of the urban service area.
Policy
2.1.3.4
any changes to that plan as necessary to address the mobility
right-of-way protection plan and submit
Review Bi-Annually the status of the thoroughfare
needs of the community.
Policy
2.1.3.5
ESTABLISH AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM CONSISTENT WITH FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY.
Coordinate the transportation system with the future land use map or map series and ensure that existing and proposed population densities,
housing and employment patterns, and land uses are consistent with the transportation modes and services proposed to serve these areas.
GOAL 2.2
Objective
2.2.1
nclude, within the Land Development Regulations, provisions for requiring an adequate number of motorized and bicycle on-site parking spaces for each
new site development and provide for safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians within the site in conjunction with plan review and permitting.
Policy
2.2.1.1
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Require signage and
Review on-site traffic flow to assure adequate circulation for motorized and non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians is provided.
roadway specifications that conform to the County's adopted standards.
Policy
2.2.1.2
any, may be made to those standards that
f
its off-street parking standards to determine what modifications
transportation modes.
The County shall, by January 2002, review
would effectively encourage the use of alternative
Policy
2.2.1.3
The County shall, within its land development regulations, Include incentives to encourage the use of reduced parking standards in areas of the County
designated for Mixed and Planned Unit developments.
Policy
2.2.1.4
The County shall, by July 2002, consider the adoption of specific transportation demand management programs to modify peak hour travel demand, reduce
the number of vehicle miles traveled per capita within the community and region and improve overall system efficiency and enhance safety. These programs
and strategies shall be developed In coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation and the St. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Policy
2.2.1.5
which the achievement of the mobility goals of the community
These numerical indicators shall be used in prioritizing
The County shall, by July 2002, consider the adoption of specific numerical indicators against
can be measured, such as modal split, annual transit trips per capita, automobile occupancy rates.
the annual MPO project priority rankings.
Policy
2.2.1.6
range transportation needs plan shall be updated on a regular basis.
The long
Objective
2.2.2
transportation element as appropriate upon the completion of the current St. Lucie Urban Area 2025 transportation study, and any subsequent
that plan.
Revise the
updates to
Policy
2.2.2.1
TO DEVELOP A SAFE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE TO ALL MAJOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
FACILITIES.
GOAL 2.3
Lucie County shall be identified through the development of a long range master
The bicycle and pedestrian transportation system needs for St.
plan that shall be updated on a regular basis.
Objective
2.3.1
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Lucie County.
of St
by December 2004, have approved a bicycle and pedestrian transportation plan for al
the integration of both countywide and
The County shal
The bicycle and pedestrian transportation plan for St. Lucie County shall include, and address the need for
regional/statewide greenway and trail networks into the overall bicycle and pedestrian plan.
Policy
2.3.1.1
Policy
2.3.1.2
mproved to appropriately accommodate bicycle and pedestrian roadway design and facility requirements.
Regulations, design criteria and standards to be used in addressing the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians
The transportation system shall be
Objective
2.3.2
nclude within the Land Development
n coordination with the St. Lucie MPO, establish a standing advisory committee that provides input and recommendations on the development of a
coordinated bicycle and pedestrian transportation plan. The plan should provide access to major public and private facilities including parks, schools. beach
accesses and major shopping facilities.
Policy
2.3.2.1
Policy
2.3.2.2
The County shall maintain an Inventory all significant streets within the MPO area, with particular attention given to hazards. bottlenecks, and barriers to
bicyclists.
Policy
2.3.2.3
to identify road segments and intersections having frequent
The County shall, by July 2002, develop a bicycle and pedestrian accident recording program
bicycle and pedestrian-related accidents.
Policy
2.3.2.4
new development provide bicycle facilities and/or sidewalks along all major collector
project
Include within the Land Development regulations a requirement that al
and arterial roadways within and adjacent to the proposed development
Policy
2.3.2.5
Coordinate bicycle planning activities with other agencies associated with bicycle planning activities in Okeechobee, Martin and Indian River Counties.
Policy
2.3.2.6
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Motorized and non-motorized transportation needs shall be identified and addressed and met for each new development approval
Policy
2.3.1.7
By January 1, 2002, the County shall consider and implement the necessary land development code amendments to require that all new land development
activities include dedicated bicycle and pedestrian facilities on internal arterial and collector roadways. Pedestrian facilities shall be required along all local
streets as necessary to support the intensity and density of development.
Policy
2.3.1.8
major travel destinations to population concentrations.
A bicycle transportation system shall be developed into a network connecting al
Objective
2.3.3
Establish bicycle and pedestrian facilities in accordance with AASHTO guidelines around schools, with emphasis placed upon the area encompassing
schools that are not serviced by the school bus system. Prioritization for the development of these facilities will be determined by the Board of County
Commissioners and shall be based on the St. Lucie MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Policy
2.3.3.1
A usable pedestrian circulation system shall be developed.
Objective
2.3.4
Provide, in association with all new road constructio·n in the urban area, sidewalks along all arterials and collectors identified In the Comprehensive Plan
Pedestrian facilities shall be required along all local streets as necessary to support the intensity and density of development.
Policy
2.3.4.1
proposed sidewalks in a manner that provides a complete
to connect or complete either existing or
where necessary,
Provide additional sidewalks,
pedestrian circulation system
Policy
2.3.4.2
COORDINATE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED ISSUES WITH THE PLANS AND PROGRAMS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, THE ST. LUCIE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION,
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE HUTCHINSON ISLAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES,
ADJACENT COUNTIES, AND OTHER PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED AGENCIES.
GOAL 2.4
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Common transportation goals, objectives, and policies shall be shared on an on-going basis with the transportation-related agencies listed in
Goal 2.4, where common interests are involved.
Objective
2.4.1
Review the existing Transportation Goals, Objectives, and Policies of other agencies when revising or altering Goals, Objectives, and Policies for St. Lucie
County.
Policy
2.4.1.1
The County shall communicate with the agencies listed in Goal 2.4 regarding transportation activities and planned improvements which may have
impacts within their respective jurisdiction and request comments as applicable.
Objective
2.4.2
interested agencies listed above are informed of transportation related activities and improvements
The County shall maintain a mailing list to ensure that al
via copies of correspondence.
Policy
2.4.2.1
As a part of the Capital Improvements Element update process, annually review transportation improvements planned for St. Lucie County indicating the
agency responsible for the improvement and the estimated date of completion.
Policy
2.4.2.2
PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED POPULATION OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY IN A SAFE AND
CONVENIENT MANNER.
GOAL 2.5
Address the provision of efficient public transit services based upon existing and proposed major trip generators and attractors, safe and convenient public
transit terminals, land uses and accommodation of the special needs of the transportation disadvantaged in St. Lucie County.
Objective
2.5.1
St. Lucie County shall, by July 2002, in cooperation with the St. Lucie MPO, and other appropriate agencies, analyze the recommendations of the St. Lucie
MPO's Transit Development Plan (TDP), to determine the future system needs, transit right-of-way needs, level of service standards and the capital expenses
necessary for the implementation of a fixed route transit system for the area based on the community's future land use designations and projected population
characteristics.
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2.5.1.2
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Assist the local coordinated community provider in seeking additional state and federal assistance funds in order to provide additional services.
Policy
2.5.1.3
Assist the Community Transportation Coordinator in seeking additional state and federal assistance funds in order to add vans or other vehicles to handle
work trips for the transportation disadvantaged as demand increases.
Policy
2.5.1.4
transportation disadvantaged. throughout St. Lucie County through sound marketing and public information
Promote the availability of transportation to al
efforts.
Policy
2.5.1.5
Maintain coordination and communication among agencies involved In providing transportation to the transportation disadvantaged including
Florida Department of Transportation, St. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization, St. Lucie County, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Village and Port St.
Lucie.
Objective
2.5.2
ist of the agencies enumerated in Goal 2.5.2 to convey information on existing affairs and plans for future activities
Maintain a mailing
Policy
2.5.2.1
Study
Feasibility/Development
Gola
INCORPORATE THE POTENTIAL FOR MASS TRANSIT INTO LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS.
through the completion of a Transit
Monitor and evaluate the demand for a community-wide mass transit system
by August 2001 and update this study as required.
GOAL 2.6
Objective
2.6.1
demand through transit-incentive policy.
Support the results of the monitoring and evaluation of transit
Policy
2.6.1.1
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
transportation disadvantaged
services to meet the service needs of the
Encourage the local Community Transportation Coordinator to expand paratransit
residents of St. Lucie County.
Policy
2.6.1.3
By December 2002, in coordination with Community Transit or its successor agency, identify and develop opportunities for private sector participation in
funding both the coordinated transportation system and public transportation services.
Policy
2.6.14
By December 2002, in coordination with Community Transit or its successor agency, identify ways in which to stimulate the use of private funds and services
in meeting the need for transportation disadvantaged and public transportation services.
Policy
2.6.1.5
or its successor agency, identify and develop opportunities for establishment or coordination
transportation disadvantaged and public transportation needs.
By December 2002, in coordination with Community Transit
of privately sponsored transportation services in meeting
Policy
2.6.1.6
By December 2002, in coordination with Community Transit or its successor agency, search for and identify any realistic public/private partnerships in the
provision of transportation disadvantaged services and public transportation services.
Policy
2.6.1.7
By December 2002, in coordination with Community Transit or its successor agency, search for and identify any realistic opportunities for the establishment
of public transportation services to serve participants in the State of Florida's Work and Gain Economic Self-Sufficiency (WAGES) and the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services' Welfare-to-Work (WtW) or successor welfare reform efforts.
Policy
2.6.1.8
Provide, for the protection of future mass transit, rights-of-way and exclusive mass transit corridors.
and identify those areas which have a high
future development plans for compatibility with transit
As part of the Development Review process, reviewal
probability for being served by transit.
Objective
2.6.2
Policy
2.6.2.1
In coordination with the MPO explore in which cases and what types of incentives could be provided to encourage the use of high occupancy vehicles and
alternative modes of transportation during the planning of transportation system improvements.
Policy
2.6.2.2
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Analyze the need and locations for HOV lanes and park and ride lots, including right-of-way considerations for all new major arterials and limited access
roads to be constructed based on future land uses, projected population distribution and the potential impact of such facilities on the transportation network.
Policy
2.6.2.3
By January 1, 2003, the County will designate and provide protection for future public transportation corridors. These public transportation corridors shal
be based upon the most recent Transit Development Plan (TDP) as approved by the St. Lucie Metropolitan Organization.
Policy
2.6.2.4
By January 1, 2003, St. Lucie County will consider a coordinated and consistent policy with the Future Land Use Element to encourage the concentration
of land uses, including major generators and attractors such as shopping malls, in order to promote the use of public transportation along designated future
public transportation corridors
Policy
2.6.2.5
By January 1, 2003, St. Lucie County will establish land use, site and building design guidelines for development in future public transportation corridors
to assure the accessibility of that new development to public transportation. The safe and convenient location of future public transportation terminals, such
as bus stops, with appropriate bicycle/pedestrian connections, will be incorporated into these guidelines.
Policy 2.6.2.6
Lucie County.
Lucie County shall support efforts to extend passenger rail service to St.
St.
Objective
2.6.3
St. Lucie County shall support the reestablishment of regularly scheduled passenger rail service along the east coast of Florida.
Policy
2.6.3.1
within the County's Urban Service Area.
Lucie and/or
Pierce. Port St
St. Lucie County shall support the establishment of rail stations In Ft
Policy
2.6.3.2
IT IS THE GOAL OF ST. LUCIE: COUNTY TO PROVIDE AIRPORT FACILITIES THAT ARE ADEQUATE TO MEET PRESENT AND FUTURE DEMANDS
TO OPERATE GENERAL AVIATION FACILITIES IN A SAFE AND EFFICIENT MANNER WHICH WILL MAXIMIZE EASE OF MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE
AND GOODS, AND TO MINIMIZE CONFLICTS WITH ADJACENT LAND USES AND ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS.
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GOAL 2.7
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
include specific recommendations
By July 2002 St. Lucie County shall prepare and adopt an Update of the existing Airport Master Plan which wi
for airport operation and development.
Objective
2.7.1
The Master Plan shall guide the County in the development of a state - of - the - art facility serving general aviation and the air transportation needs of the
community, consistent with the approved Business Plan for the St. Lucie County International Airport (SLCIA).
Policy
2.7.1.1
The Master Plan shall throughly review the scope of proposed airport development, as described in the approved Business Plan for the St. Lucie County
International Airport in order to minimize environmental impacts, mitigation requirements and contain significant noise impacts within the airport's boundaries.
Policy
2.7.1.2
The Master Plan shall recognize the fundamental industrial/commercial nature of the airport; allow for appropriate recreational uses on the airport property
that do not conflict with airport operations or safety issues and provide for adequate buffering/ mitigation of those surrounding uses that could be adversely
effected through the development of St. Lucie County International Airport.
Policy
2.7.1.3
state
All aviation master plans and related development activities shall be consistent with the S1. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and applicable regional
and federal plans.
Policy
2.7.1.4
state and federal regulations.
nternational Airport shall be developed and operated in conformance with all applicable local
The St. Lucie County
S1. Lucie County shall work to assure that the surface transportation needs of the S1. Lucie County International Airport are considered in and are consistent
with the goals, objectives and policies in the 81. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
Policy
2.7.1.5
Policy
2.7.1.6
The Master Plan for the 81. Lucie County International Airport shall be updated every five years to evaluate concurrency of actual airport development with
the Master Plan and to determine future development concurrent with plans of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Florida Aviation System and any other plans prepared pursuant to Chapter 380 F.S.
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Policy
2.7.1.7
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The need for expansion shall be monitored on a periodic basis to meet the general aviation needs of the community.
Policy
2.7.1.8
operation of aviation services
mpede the safe and efficient
not
wi
All aviation facilities and related airport activity shall be located in areas that
and service facilities.
Objective
2.7.2
The 81. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element shall delineate all existing airport locations and ensure that all adjacent areas are
restricted to airport compatible land uses. The type and intensity of the adjacent land uses shall be determined based on the classification of the airport.
Policy
2.7.2.1
Airport compatible land uses are those uses which, þased on the size and use of the particular airport, can coexist without major negative impacts to either
the particular land use or the airport itself. In the case of '11y in" type residential subdivisions, these uses would include residential homes. In the case of
larger, more developed airports, these uses should be non-residential and be of a type and nature that should rely on a location adjacent to the airport for
a portion of their business or be of a type and nature that would not be negatively affected by the airport operations. In no case should uses which violate
any portion of Section 4.00.00 of the S1. Lucie County Land Development Code be considered airport compatible.
S1. Lucie County shall make every effort to purchase aviation easements, acquire land and residences and require compatible land uses in areas consistent
with the high-noise areas as delineated in the FAR Part 150 Study for S1. Lucie County International Airport
Policy
2.7.2.2
81. Lucie County shall follow existing and projected noise levels as delineated in the FAR Part 150 Study completed for the S1. Lucie County International
Airport when considering requests for zoning changes and building permits for new construction or major reconstruction and prohibit construction of noise
sensitive structures within the 65 Ldn contour of the airport.
Policy
2.7.2.3
81. Lucie County shall continue to maintain and enforce the adopted height restriction ordinance consistent with height restrictions as outlined the FAR Part
77 Study for applicable areas adjacent to the S1. Lucie County International Airport. S1. Lucie County shall follow this ordinance when considering requests
for building permits for new construction or major reconstruction and prohibit construction of structures in violation of the height restrictions.
Policy
2.7.2.4
81. Lucie County shall review proposed development within and surrounding the airport for compliance with the 81. Lucie County International Airport Master
Plan and the County's Comprehensive Plan.
Policy
2.7.2.5
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which will more clearly
St. Lucie County shall continue to maintain and enforce, as part of its Land Development Regulations, an airport overlay zoning district
delineate restricted land uses within the airport approach paths.
Policy
2.7.2.6
The County shall strive to generate full use of all County owned airport property for commercial and/or industrial use except on environmentally
sensitive or "buffer" lands.
Objective
2.7.3
that addresses identification and directional signs,
mprove and maintain the airport's image with the establishment of an on going improvement program
perimeter and interior/ facility landscaping, facility rehabilitation, and general clean up
Policy
2.7.3.1
The County shall encourage the use of non-aviation related lands or those lands identified as Incompatible for commercial or industrial use at the airport
for appropriate recreation and related public use consistent with federal and state safety/security regulations regarding airports
Policy
2.7.3.2
nternational Airport.
By July 1, 2002, and then every two years thereafter, review, revise and update as necessary the business plan for the St. Lucie County
This plan shall include a general marketing plan that will be designed to attract new and retain existing businesses at the airport.
Policy
2.7.3.3
All aviation facilities and related airport activities shall be located in areas which minimize adverse impacts on the environment.
To the maximum extent feasible, aviation facilities or airport related activities shall not be located in areas which would result in alteration, degradation or
destruction of wetlands, coastal scrub habitat, the historic coastal ridge or other unique or special habitat protected by the State agencies such as the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), South Florida Water Management District SFWMD), and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Objective
2.7.4
Policy
2.7.4.1
In the event that, any wetland, coastal scrub habitat the historic coastal ridge or other unique or special habitat is degraded or destroyed, St. Lucie County
shall ensure that mitigation will occur on the airport property to the maximum extent technically feasible through the restoration of degraded habitat or
enhancement of functions and values provided by existing habitat consistent with requirements of State agencies such as Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Policy
2.7.4.2
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
All post development run-off shall be managed consistent with SFWMD requirements.
Policy
2.7.4.3
Quality Standards set forth by the DEP
All aviation related activities shall be In compliance with the ambient Air
Policy
2.7.4.4
elements of this Comprehensive
with a
Lucie County Airport and related aviation facilities shall be consistent
All future development of the 51.
Plan
Objective
2.7.5
Lucie County codes and regulations
St
Development at the airport including aviation. commercial. and industrial shall be consistent with al
Policy
2.7.5.1
the
Lucie County International Airport shall be coordinated with the traffic circulation system identified in
Lucie County Comprehensive Plan so that levels of service are maintained.
Surface transportation to the St.
Transportation Element of the St.
Objective
2.7.6
other modes of surface transportation so that levels of service, as
be integrated with al
All access routes to the St. Lucie County International Airport wi
provided elsewhere in this plan, are maintained.
Policy
2.7.6.1
The County will coordinate intermodal management of surface and water transportation through the St. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods and services while maintaining levels of service as provided elsewhere in this plan.
Policy
2.7.6.2
BY OCTOBER 1,2001, ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHALL DEVELOP A NEW PORT MASTER PLAN FOR THE PORT OF FT. PIERCE TO REPLACE THE
EXISTING 1989 PORT MASTER PLAN.
GOAL 2.8
the existing and proposed
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Develop the Port Master Plan consistent with Chapter 163....(2)(a-k), Florida Statutes taking into consideration
development plans for the Port area including the 1996 Port of Fort Pierce Charrette report.
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2.8.1
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Port Master Plan shall address the environmental conditions of the Indian River Lagoon and its interaction with existing and proposed port activities.
The Port Master Plan shall address all aspects of port management and operation including safety and security of commercial. industrial. recreational. and
environmental activities.
Policy
2.8.1.1
Policy
2.8.1.2
Coordinate with the City of Fort Pierce to ensure consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan including the Port Sub Element and Coastal Management
Element.
Policy
2.8.1.3
state, and federal agencies to ensure adequate intermodal access and adequacy
Coordinate with the St. Lucie County MPO and other appropriate local
of public facilities and infrastructure
Policy
2.8.14
Community Development Area, as well as
Develop funding mechanisms to implement the Port Master Plan such as a Tax Increment Financing District
exploring other funding mechanisms such a grants.
Policy
2.8.1.5
formalized public
ensure and encourage public participation of all affected parties through a
Throughout the development of the Port Master Plan
participation process
Policy
2.8.1.6
make any appropriate amendments to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan
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2.8.1.7
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CHAPTER 3 - MASS TRANSIT
ELEMENT HAS BEEN
INCORPORATED INTO CHAPTER
2 - TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT.
THEREFORE, THIS CHAPTER AS
FOUND IN THE 1990 ST. LUCIE
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
HAS BEEN DELETED IN ITS
ENTIRETY.
CHAPTER 4 - PORT & AVIATION
ELEMENT HAS BEEN
INCORPORATED INTO CHAPTER
2 - TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT.
THEREFORE, THIS CHAPTER AS
FOUND IN THE 1990 ST. LUCIE
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
HAS BEEN DELETED IN ITS
ENTIRETY.
CHAPTER 5
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
HOUSING ELEMENT
Prepared by:
81. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
8t. Lucie County
Department of Growth Management
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NTRODUCTION
HOUSING INVENTORY
HOUSING DISTRIBUTION
AGE OF HOUSING UNITS
HOUSING UNIT TYPE . . .
HOUSING OCCUPANCY.
HOUSING COSTS ......
HOUSING COST TO INCOME RATIO
CONDITION OF HOUSING ........
SUBSIDIZED AND PUBLIC HOUSING
GROUP HOMES ................
MOBILE HOMES ................
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT HOUSING
RURAL AND MIGRANT FARMWORKER HOUSING
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HOUSING DATA ANALYSIS ..................
PROJECTED POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
AGE OF HOUSEHOLDER
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME
PROJECTED DEMAND AND NEED FOR HOUSING
LAND REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE HOUSING
METHODS OF PROVIDING SITES TO MEET VARIOUS HOUSING NEEDS
MEANS OF PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE, CONSERVING HOUSING, AND ELIMINATING SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
HOUSING DELIVERY SYSTEM
CONCLUSIONS
HOUSING CONDITIONS
SITES FOR VERY-LOW, LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
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Age of Housing Units, 1995
Housing Units by Type, 1990 - 1995
Permanent Household Units, 1990 .
Households/Units by Tenure, 1990 - 1995
Gross Rent - Specified Renter Occupied Units, 1990
Specified Owner - Occupied Units by Value Ranges, 1990
Monthly Owner Costs for Owner-Occupied Units, 1990 . . .
Monthly Owner Costs for Owner-Occupied Units, 1990 . . .
Number of Rental Households Paying More than 30% of income for housing costs
Percentage of Households Paying More than 30% of their income for rent, 1990 .
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TABLE 5-12 Housing Conditions, 1990
TABLE 5-13 Subsidized Housing Projects In S1. Lucie County
TABLE 5-14 Residential Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 5-15 Mobile Home Developments, S1. Lucie County .
TABLE 5-16 Historically Significant Sites found in S1. Lucie County
TABLE 5-17 Building Permit Activity, S1. Lucie County, 1990 - 1995
TABLE 5-18 Projected Population and Housing Counts 1980 - 2010, Unincorporated S1. Lucie County
TABLE 5-19 Projected Households by Size 1990 - 2010, Unincorporated S1. Lucie County. . . . . . . . .
TABLE 5-20 Projected Households by Age 1990 - 2010, Unincorporated S1. Lucie County .........
TABLE 5-21 Projected Households by Income, 1990 - 2010, Unincorporated S1. Lucie County .....
TABLE 5-22 Projected Demand For Housing 1995 - 2010 ...................................
TABLE 5-23 Projected Demand for Housing by type 1995 - 2010 .............................
TABLE 5-24 Projected Demand for Households by Tenure, 1995 - 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 5-25 Householders by Income by Tenure, Unincorporated S1. Lucie County, 1995 - 2010 . . . .
TABLE 5-26 Projected Need for Housing, 2000 - 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 5-27 Projected Need for Housing by Construction Type, 2000 - 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 5-28 Housing Needs by Income, 2000 - 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 5-29 Housing Need By Income Category, Unincorporated S1. Lucie County, 1995 - 2020 ....
TABLE 5-30 Acreage Required For Future Housing Needs, Unincorporated S1. Lucie County, 1995 - 2020
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
HOUSING ELEMENT
NTRODUCTION
The Housing Element of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan documents: existing housing conditions in the unincorporated County, projects future needs and
identifies existing and potential deficiencies in the housing supply. By doing so, goals, objectives and policies can be developed which enable the County to meet
and exceed the demand for safe and sanitary housing for every economic sector within the community.
St. Lucie County is located two-thirds of the way down the Atlantic Coast of Florida. The County lies approximately 120 miles north of Miami and 225 miles south
of Jacksonville. St. Lucie County's 600 square miles contain three municipalities within its boundaries; the City of Ft. Pierce, the City of Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie
Village.
The Housing Element for St. Lucie County deals with housing issues in the unincorporated part of the County only. However, in some instances, data for the
unincorporated County is compared with data for the municipalities in the County or the State of Florida. Such comparisons are intended to identify similarities or
differences between the various locations. Nevertheless, it must be recognized that, overall, the County's housing needs must be met within both the incorporated
and the unincorporated areas
The data in this element is obtained primarily from the 1990 Census and the Affordable Housing Needs Assessment provided to the County by the State of Florida
Department of Community Affairs (DCA). This is considered to be the best available data for the Housing Element until the 2000 Census data is available
the DCA Affordable Housing
ntroduction
The first is Housing Inventory. It summarizes the 1990 Census data on current housing conditions in the County. Estimates from
Needs Assessment supplements the Census data.
major sections In addition to the
The Housing Element is divided into four
the database on existing conditions to make projections for future housing needs
builds from
It
titled Data Analysis
The second section is
the County plans to meet those needs
The fourth section of the element, Goals, Objectives and Policies, offers specific actions and strategies that can be followed in addressing housing deficiencies
in Unincorporated St. Lucie County.
Conclusions, provides a synopsis of future needs and discusses how
The third section of the element
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HOUSING INVENTORY
Following is a series of briefly discussed topics, which together provide a description of the existing housing conditions for the unincorporated portion of St. Lucie
County. Data from the 1990 Census have been supplemented by the DCA Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, which estimates housing conditions for 1995.
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and certificate of occupancy information supplied by the County's Building Department.
Data was also derived from building permit
HOUSING DISTRIBUTION
Table 5-1 presents total housing unit distribution in St. Lucie County as well as for the cities within the county for 1980, 1985, 1990 and 1995. In 1990, the
unincorporated County contained approximately 43.4% of the total housing units in all of St. Lucie County. The remainder of the units were distributed within the three
municipalities: Ft. Pierce at 23.4%, City of Port St. Lucie at 32.8% and St. Lucie Village at 0.4%. By 1995, the percentage of housing units located within the
unincorporated portion of St. Lucie County had increased to 46.9% of the total County housing units.
TABLE 5-1
Housing UnitDistribution,1~8º-19~~,§t. L.ucieCqµ!)ty
1980 Total Housing 1985 Total Housing 1990 Total Housing 1995 Total Housing
Units Units Units Units
Location
Number % County Number % County Number % County Number % County
County-wide 40915 100 % 58035 100% 73848 100 % 82,256 100 %
Unincorporated 19050 46.5% 28062 48.4% 32085 43.4% 38,621 46.9%
F1. Pierce 15169 37.1 % 17063 29.4% 17250 23.4 % 15345 18.7%
Port 81. Lucie 6410 15.7 % 12910 22.2 % 24241 32.8% 28038 34.1 %
81. Lucie Village 286 0.7% N/A N/A 267 0.4% 252 0.3%
Source: 1980 and 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995
AGE OF HOUSING UNITS
Table 5-2 indicates the age of housing units located within unincorporated St. Lucie County as of 1995. Approximately 6.5% of the units located within unincorporated
St. Lucie County were built between April 1990 and 1995. The largest growth of construction with regards to new housing occurred between 1970 and 1979, with
27.5% of the housing stock being constructed in this timeframe.
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Year Constructed Number Percent
April 1990 to Dec. 1995 2,501 6.50%
1985 - March 1990 8,168 21.10%
1980 - 1984 6,195 16.00%
1970 -1979 10,617 27.50%
1960 - 1 969 3,755 9.70%
1950 - 1 959 5,630 14.60%
1940 -1949 1,193 3.10%
Before 1 939 562 1.50%
Total Units 38,621 100.00%
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995
HOUSING UNIT TYPE
According to the 1990 Census, as summarized in Table 5-3, 49.1 % of the Unincorporated S1. Lucie County's housing stock consisted of single-family housing units.
This compares to 61.9% countywide. Table 5-3 also indicates that in 1990 the Unincorporated County had an equal proportion of multi-family units with the County
at large. Mobile homes constituted 29.6% of the housing units in the Unincorporated S1. Lucie, compared with 15.6% for the entire County. In 1990, mobile homes
constituted approximately 12.5% of the housing stock statewide. The DCA Affordable Housing Needs Assessment estimates housing units for the year 1995 by type
as shown in Table 5-3. Single-family housing units in Unincorporated S1. Lucie County increased to 54% of the total housing units and multi-family increased to 15.6%.
The number of mobile homes within the Unincorporated County increased to 30.5% during the same timeframe
15,345
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24,241
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Fort Pierce
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Port St. Lucie
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St. Lucie Village
Unincorporated
County Total
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Table 5-4 estimates the number of non-seasonal or permanent units by type for 1995. The 1990 percentage of seasonal units was applied to the
units to obtain the number of non-seasonal units. Non-seasonal units are used in estimating the future need for housing by permanent residents
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PerlJ1ant;lnt Hou~t;lhpldUnits, 1990
1990 % units (Seasonal, Recreational, 1995
St. Lucie County Migrants or other) Non-seasonal units
SF MF MH SF MF MH
Ft. Pierce 4.1 10.4 33.4 7824 6432 158
Port St. Lucie 5.5 16.1 12.3 24889 1596 669
St. Lucie Village 6.8 9.4 24.1 180 26 18
Unincorporated 7.2 34.5 24.9 15001 3067 6886
County Total 5.8 21.1 24.9 47700 10882 6926
Source: 1990 U.S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995
HOUSING OCCUPANCY
Table 5-5 presents housing occupancy or tenure patterns for the Unincorporated St. Lucie County in 1990 and 1995. The 1995 estimates show that 81.2% of the
housing units in the Unincorporated County were owner-occupied. This is a slightly higher percentage than is found countywide (73.5%). Units being occupied by
renters comprise a slightly lower percentage in the Unincorporated St. Lucie County than found countywide; 18.8% compared with 26.5%.
TABLE'.·S4S > ,".
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Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter
Ft. Pierce 7736 6547 54.2% 45.8% 7635 6819 52.8% 47.2%
Port St. Lucie 16146 4617 77.8% 22.2% 20592 6229 76.8% 23.2%
St. Lucie Village 225 37 85.9% 14.1% 205 48 81.0% 19.0%
Unincorporated 18739 4217 81.6% 18.4% 21196 4893 81.2% 18.8%
Total County 42846 15418 73.9% 26.1% 49628 17939 73.5% 26.5%
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995
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monthly cost of owner occupied units, and rent to income
HOUSING COSTS
Cost of housing in the Unincorporated County involves several variables: rent, value of owner-occupied units,
ratio for renter-occupied units
the Unincorporated County for the year 1990. In the Unincorporated County, 33.9% of the units
n 1990, the median monthly rent was $367 for the entire County. This compares with
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.8% countywide
Table 5-6 presents monthly gross rents of renter-occupied units
paid a monthly rent of $500.00 - $749.00, compared with 4
$512.00 per month in the Unincorporated County.
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< 100 208 0 0 13 221
100-149 419 0 0 36 455
150 -199 330 0 2 54 386
200 - 249 220 9 4 90 323
250 - 299 489 18 0 138 645
300 - 349 761 14 0 264 1,039
350 - 399 767 18 10 364 1,159
400 - 449 693 70 4 608 1,376
450 - 499 715 193 2 727 1,637
500 - 549 670 547 6 523 1,746
550 - 599 479 850 0 350 1,679
600 - 649 260 839 5 302 1 ,406
650 - 699 115 703 0 182 1,003
700 -749 125 561 0 172 858
750 - 999 157 839 0 243 1,239
1000 > 9 76 0 70 155
No Cash Rent 183 114 0 373 670
Total 6,600 4,851 34 4,512 15,997
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable HousinQ Needs Assessment. 1995
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The value of owner-occupied housing units for 1990 in the Unincorporated County is presented in Table 5-7. Value distribution was slightly higher in the
Unincorporated County, with the median housing value being $72,800. In comparison, the median value of owner-occupied housing for the entire County as a whole
was $73,300, and for the State of Florida, $77,100. Hence, the cost of owner-occupied housing in the Unincorporated County was slightly lower than the median for
the state; in addition, St. Lucie County, in its entirety, was slightly below the state median value.
Another measure of the cost of housing is monthly owner cost of owner-occupied housing units. Table 5-8 indicates that in 1990 monthly owner costs for the
Unincorporated County were generally lower than those countywide. Approximately 68.9% of the mortgaged homes in the Unincorporated County had monthly costs
greater than $500, compared with 74.2% countywide. The median monthly cost in 1990 for mortgaged units in the Unincorporated County was $650, compared to
$651 countywide. The median monthly cost for non-mortgaged units in the Unincorporated County was $175 and $178 countywide.
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Unit Values Ft. Pierce Port St. Lucie St. Lucie Village Unincorporated Total County
< $15,000 80 0 0 62 142
$15,000 - $19,999 79 0 4 31 114
$20,000 - $24,999 169 27 2 85 283
$25,000 - $29,999 160 0 0 163 323
$30,000 - $34,999 209 71 7 175 462
$35,000 - 39,999 262 108 3 366 739
$40,000 - $44,999 455 255 4 571 1,285
$45,000 - $49,999 470 495 ° 593 1,558
$50,000 - $59,999 864 1,916 9 1,407 4,196
$60,000 - $74,999 828 3,827 16 2,382 7,053
$75,000 - $99,999 778 4,427 19 2,025 7,249
$100,000 - $124,999 194 1,547 24 874 2,839
$125,000 - $149,999 136 936 8 551 ,631
$150,000 - $174,999 70 537 10 397 1,014
$175,000 - $199,999 43 168 6 233 450
$200,000 - $249,999 36 90 7 256 389
$250,000 - $299,999 65 58 9 183 315
$300,000 - $399,999 37 34 20 122 213
$400,000 - $499,999 9 ° ° 5 14
$500,000 > 18 ° 0 121 139
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TABLE 5-7
Occupied Units by Value Ranges,
Port St. Lucie St.
Specified Owner -
Ft. Pierce
Total County
Lucie Village
Values
Unit
30,208
10,602
148
4962
ShimberQ Affordable Housing_Needs Assessment
4,496
1
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TABLE5~8A
M9!i1bly Own~rç()sts forOWl)ijr+Øccuþi~<;I·UJlit~, 199º
Fort Pierce Port St. Lucie St. Lucie Village Unincorporated Countywide
MORTGAGED
< $300 234 21 1 28 994
300 - $399 441 496 1 737 1675
400 . $499 354 1265 6 912 2537
500 - $599 513 1439 8 1112 3072
600 - $699 333 2013 6 1047 3399
700 - $799 226 1692 11 865 2794
800 - $899 168 1382 15 453 2018
900 - $999 112 710 5 422 1249
1000 - $1249 114 880 9 452 1455
1250 - $1499 55 231 9 246 541
1500 - $1999 38 595 4 79 180
2000 > 43 29 5 148 225
Total 2631 10953 90 7001 20139
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Fort Pierce Port St. Lucie St. Lucie Village Unincorporated Countywide
NON MORTGAGED
$100 292 205 13 442 952
100 - $149 615 963 6 1038 2622
150· $199 582 1239 15 763 2599
200 - $249 310 889 7 506 1712
250 - $299 153 439 7 216 815
300 - $349 117 145 3 210 475
350 - $399 96 66 0 121 283
400 > 66 133 7 305 611
Total 2331 4079 58 3601 10069
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995
nto the afford ability of housing in the Unincorporated County. Table 5-9 presents the
for rent and Table 5-10 presents this information by income levels. It is assumed that
As shown in Table 5-9, 36.1 % of households in the Unincorporated County
more than 30% of their income on rent.
HOUSING COST TO INCOME RATIO
The direct comparison between housing cost and income can provide insight
number and percentage of households paying more than 30% of their income
a household should not pay more than 30% of its income on rent or mortgage payments.
paid 30% or more of their income toward rent. Countywide, 40.2% of the households spent
TABL.E5·9
N lJmÞør9fR~l1t¡¡li , º9~E!hºld~ pªyinglV ()re ·1han.30 )(~. ...()fihç.().mØ.for bou$¡Ô9.~9~1$1~~Ø.""'J~95
Ft Pierce Port St. Lucie St. Lucie Village Unincorporated County Total
1990 1995 1990 1995 1990 1995 1990 1995 1990 1995
< $10,000 2274 2364 307 425 5 5 648 785 3234 3579
$10,000 - $19,999 1224 1277 730 1006 5 9 646 744 2605 3036
$20,000 - $29,999 148 155 716 948 0 0 203 229 1067 1332
$30,000 - $49,999 9 9 9 12 0 0 43 47 61 70
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Numb!!r o1ReritaIHpqsE!hpIÇlsPäY¡l"' g Mpre thª1"1 3(1% p1iQ¢ )mE!fQrhpq~itlgçpst$i1~!i!O __1!i!!i!&
Ft Pierce Port St. Lucie St. Lucie Village Unincorporated County Total
1990 1995 1990 1995 1990 1995 1990 1995 1990 1995
$50,000 > 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 3655 3805 I 1762 2391 10 14 1540 1807 6967 I 8017
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995
5.4% of the
their income for rent by income levels. In the Unincorporated County,
ncome for rent, compared with 24.0% countywide
Table 5-10 shows the percentage of households paying more than 30% 0
households earning between $20,000 and $34,999 paid more than 30% of their
TABI...E5.-1·0
:Ierc::!!ntage p1Hot.lseþpld$ PayingMQrE!than30% ofth~ir iocomE!1Qr\rE!l'1t,1990
Ft. Pierce Port 51. Lucie St. Lucie Village Unincorporated County Total
$10,000 85.80% 100.00% 100.00% 94.60% 88.70%
$10,000 - $19,999 72.30% 95.80% 66.70% 69.80% 77.00%
$20,000 - $34,999 9.80% 41 .40% 0.00% 15.40% 24.00%
$35,000 - $49,999 2.10% 0.00% 0.00% 5.50% 2.60%
$50,000 > 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; ShimberQ Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995
Table 5-11 presents the percentage of owner-occupied households paying more than 30% of their income for housing by income level. It is assumed that households
should not pay more than 30% of their income on owner's costs. 23.1 % of owner-occupied households in the Unincorporated County earning between $20,000
$34,999 a year spent more than 30% of their income on housing, compared with 16.2% Countywide.
1995
202
1990
2779
1995
1555
1990
321
6
1995
7
1990
1995
802
1990
629
1995
829
1990
812
< $10,000
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10,000 -19,999 715 705 1289 1666 18 18 1206 1422 3228 3811
$20,000 - 34,999 234 230 1490 1871 17 17 1024 1150 2765 3268
$35,000 - 49,999 81 79 354 446 0 0 221 244 656 769
$50,000 > 49 48 63 82 3 2 141 154 256 286
Total 1891 1891 3825 4867 55 53 3913 4525 9684 11336
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimbera Affordable Housina Assessment, 1995
CONDITION OF HOUSING
Several measures were used to estimate the condition of housing in the Unincorporated County. Plumbing, heating, kitchen facilities, and over-crowding characteristics
were applied to the housing stock in the Unincorporated County. Table 5-12 summarizes the 1990 Census data estimating the condition of housing within the
Unincorporated County.
n 1990 there were 53 housing units (0.3%) in the Unincorporated County lacking complete plumbing for exclusive use. This compares with 253 units (0.3%)
countywide. Units, which lacked complete kitchen facilities constituted 0.2% of the housing units in the Unincorporated County and 0.3% countywide. In the
Unincorporated County 0.5% of the units used no heating fuel as compared to 0.9% of the units countywide. Over-crowded units are defined as those units in which
there are more than one person per room. Over-crowded units were less prevalent in the Unincorporated County (2.3%) than countywide (4.5%).
The Unincorporated County uses the following definitions to classify structural conditions
a structure with any necessary repair work minor in nature and usually considered as an element of normal maintenance activity. To be
considered standard, the structure shall be able to protect the inhabitants from outside elements penetrating through the doors, roofs, floors
or walls of the structure.
Standard:
a structure in need of major repairs beyond the scope of normal maintenance activity, such as: a visible exterior deterioration to the main
structure and/or additions to the building including, roofs, walls, porches, steps and doors, but is suitable for rehabilitation and,
nevertheless, economically feasible
Substandard:
a structure in need of major repairs to the extent that the structure is unsafe for habitation or is beyond economically feasible rehabilitation
including but not limited to holes, open cracks or missing materials over large areas of floors, walls or roofs, leaning walls or structures,
severely sagging roof lines, damage by fire or weather, structures built of makeshift materials, etc.
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TABLE5.12
Hou~ing CQnditions, l :! :!O .....
Persons Per Room Heating Kitchen Facilities Plumbing Facilities
Fuel
....n c;n C;1 _ 1 nn 1 n1 _ 1 c;n 1 <;1 :?nn 2.01 ... "...lei"" "...lel"" I "...lel""
Ft. Pierce 8642 4147 774 404 204 115 14112 138 17113 137
Port St. Lucie 13828 6376 354 104 13 107 24198 43 24178 63
St. Lucie Village 177 61 4 1 0 9 267 0 267 0
Unincorporated 16546 5773 525 174 67 264 32031 54 32032 53
Total County 39193 16357 1657 683 284 495 73608 235 73590 253
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberq Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995
SUBSIDIZED AND PUBLIC HOUSING
Currently, a small number of subsidized public housing units are available in the Unincorporated County. These units were approved by the St. Lucie County Board
of County Commissioners in 1982 and are administered by the Ft. Pierce Housing Authority. Currently, there are 20, four-bedroom, single-family units located on
Juanita Avenue. These units are owned by the Housing Authority and subsidized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Conventional Public
Housing Program
Table 5-13 identifies the subsidized housing projects located within St. Lucie County. The Unincorporated County has four subsidized housing developments, which
consists of 478 rental apartments for low to moderate-income families. The apartments were developed under various financing programs as indicated in Table 5-13.
Year
Low Income Tax Credi
Hillmoor Village
110
ncome Tax Credit
Low
Hillmoor Village
Bethany Court
Tiffany Club
990
60
993
1996
996
88
HOME Rental
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond
(HUD) housing assistance program
997
the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Pierce provides Section 8 housing under the Housing and Urban Development
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Residential Homes
Facility Location Jurisdiction Capacity
Mary A. Cox Adult Foster Home 4501 Juanita Avenue Unincorporated County 3
Josephine Hvizdak Adult Foster Home 189 Camino Del Rio (Spanish Lakes Rd) Unincorporated County 1
Sarah M O'Connor 1001 Landsdowne Avenue SE Port St. Lucie 3
Cislynn Phillips - Grill Adult Foster 1550 Broadview Street SW Port St. Lucie 2
Joyclyn Miller Adult Foster Home 701 Longleaf Place SW Port St. Lucie 3
Wanilla King 117 Hilton Drive Unincorporated County 3
Cora & Kenneth Brown 2202 Gaslight Street SE Port St. Lucie
Shirley Taylor Retirement Home IV 356 Prima Vista Blvd. Unincorporated County 6
Luna Long 102 NE Lobster Road Unincorporated County 4
Duke Hines (The Comrade) 2804 Juanita Avenue Unincorporated County 6
Seminole Acres 3562 Seminole Road Unincorporated County 6
Sunny Days 101 W. Prima Vista Unincorporated County 6
Natures View Manor 5714 Papaya Drive Unincorporated County 6
Elizabeth Murad & Mary Henderson 2453 Johnston Road Unincorporated County 6
MOBILE HOMES
Table 5-3 indicates that, in 1990, approximately 29.6% of the total housing units in the Unincorporated County were mobile homes. This compares with 15.5%
countywide and 12.5% in the state. Mobile homes offer several advantages to the owner, including a lower cost than site-built housing and ease of maintenance.
Table 5-15 indicates the mobile home parks located within the Unincorporated County.
Therefore, through a $10,000 grant with the Department of
the exact number of mobile home units located within the county.
the County does not have an exact number or mobile homes.
be conducting a county-wide mobile home survey to determine
Due to inconsistencies in the database
Community Affairs, the county wi
24
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SLC
SLC
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Ref . Cltyl Mobile Adult
Number Name of Project Countv Homes RV Units Restricted Units
4 Bennet Mobile Home Park SLC 22 2 N
5 Bentonwood Mobile Home Park SLC 52 15 N
6 Beverly Mobile Home Park SLC 8 42 N
7 Causeway Mobile Home Park FTP 266 Y 266
8 Colony Club Mobile Home Park SLC 50 N
9 Cooks Mobile Home Park SLC 10 N
10 Country Cove Mobile Home Park SLC 148 N
11 o & M Mobile Home Park SLC 81 N
12 Ft. Pierce Cottages & Trailer Park SLC 20 N
13 Glen Oaks Mobile Home Park SLC 36 Y 36
14 Golden Ponds SLC 750 N
15 Greens Acres SLC 30 N
16 H & H Mobile Home Park SLC 20 N
17 Holiday Out @ St. Lucie SLC 0 536 N
18 IES Riverpark, L TO SLC 64 3 Y 64
19 La Buona Vita SLC 170 Y 170
20 Lake Manor Mobile Home Park SLC 10 68 N
21 Modern Trailer Homesites FTP 70 N
22 Morgan Trailer Park SLC 8 N
23 Nettles Island SLC 0 1,578 N
24 Ocean Resorts SLC 0 400 N
25 Orchid Acres Mobile Home Park SLC 73 5 N
26 Palm Vista Mobile Ranch SLC 10 10 N
27 Pineview Mobile Home Park SLC 52 12 N
28 Plantation Manor FTP 376 Y 376
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Ref Name of Project Cityl Mobile RV Units Adult Adult
Number Countv Homes Restricted Units
29 Pleasure Cove FTP 209 N
30 Rainbow Park Mobile Home Park SLC 15 Y 15
31 Ridgecrest Mobile Home Park SLC 782 Y 182
32 Ridgecrest South Mobile Home Park SLC 55 Y 55
33 Road Runner Travel Trailer Park SLC 0 450 N
34 Savanna Club SLC 2,300 Y 2,300
35 Savanna Rec. Area (County Park Site) FTP 3 68 N
36 Seminole Mobile Home Park SLC 64 5 N
37 Spanish Lakes I SLC 1,350 Y 1,350
38 Spanish Lakes -Country Club Village SLC 1,350 Y 1,350
39 Spanish Lakes - Fairways SLC 1,800 Y 1,800
40 Spanish Lakes - Rivenront SLC 850 Y 850
41 Spanish Lakes - Golf Village SLC 750 Y 750
42 Sunnier Palms (f/k/a Timberland) SLC 0 49 N
43 Sunrise Trailer Park FTP 10 19 N
44 Sunshine (Mantee) Mobile Home Park FTP 48 32 N
45 Tall Pines Mobile Home Park SLC 257 Y 257
46 Tangelo Village Mobile Home Park FTP 54 N
47 Tanglewood Mobile Home Park SLC 158 N
48 Tradewinds Mobile Home Park FTP 20 2 N
49 Tropical Isle SLC 450 Y 450
50 Valley Lane Mobile Home Park SLC 7 2 N
51 Venture Harbor SLC 36 N
52 Venture Out @ Indian River SLC 0 138 N
53 Venture Out @ SI. Lucie SLC 0 174 N
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54 Whispering Creek Village SLC 246 Y 246
-
55 Windmill Village By-the-Sea SLC 0 68 N
Windsong Mobile Home Park - -
56 FTP 152 N
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
TOTAL 3,467 3,778 0,541
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
Source: SI. Lucie County Community Development Department
- - - - -
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT HOUSING
Within the entire county, there are nine (9) sites designated on the National Register and Florida Master Site File. Table 5-16 identifies the nine sites found on the
National Register based on jurisdiction.
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Facility Address City Jurisdiction
Cas a Caprona 2605 St. Lucie Blvd. Ft. Pierce St. Lucie County
Cresthaven (Boston House) 239 S. Indian River Drive Ft. Pierce City of Ft. Pierce
Fort Pierce Site South Indian River Drive. Ft. Pierce City of Ft. Pierce
Jules Frere House 2404 Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Pierce City of Ft. Pierce
Captain Hammond House 5775 Citrus Ave. White City St. Lucie County
Zora Neale Hurston House 1734 School Ct. Ft. Pierce City of Ft. Pierce
Immokolee 8431 Immokolee Rd. Ft. Pierce St. Lucie County
St. Lucie High School 1100 Delaware Ave. Ft. Pierce City of Ft. Pierce
St. Lucie Village Historic District 2505 - 3305 N. Indian River St. Lucie Village St. Lucie Village
Of these nine sites, three are located within the Unincorporated County: Casa Caprona, Captain Hammond House and Immokolee. Casa Caprona was built in 1926.
The significance of this site is derived from its prominent role in the County's history and its Spanish-Mediterranean architecture. Today, Casa Caprona, located to
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the southeast of the 81. Lucie International Airport, has been converted to condominiums. The Captain Hammond House was built in the 1900's. The significance
of this site is derived from its prominent role in the County's history and the architectural style that resulted from the Spanish-American War. The Immokolee House
was built in 1929. The significance of this site is derived from its prominent role in the County's history and its Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
The
In 1990, 81. Lucie County in conjunction with the Historic Properties Associates, Inc., conducted a survey of historical structures located within 81. Lucie County.
result of this study included the identification of 209 sites, which have local significance to 81. Lucie County. Appendix "AI! provides a list of the 209 sites.
RURAL AND MIGRANT FARMWORKER HOUSING
The agricultural industry is an important component of the County's economy. Although actual statistics are difficult to find, the industry requires a substantial number
of migrant farmworkers each year. According to the 1995 Shimburg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment 6,730 migrant farmworkers reside within S1. Lucie County.
Further, there are 1,419 additional persons that accompany the migrant farmworker population within S1. Lucie County. This equates to a total of 8,149 migrant
farmworker residents needing affordable housing
provides the number of permits issued by single-
It
995
990 and
HOUSING ACTIVITY
Table 5-17 presents residential building permit activity for the Unincorporated County between
family, multi-family and mobile home placements
The table indicates that the Unincorporated County issued 4,195 residential permits between 1990 and 1995. In addition for the same period, single-family permits
constituted 50.6% of the total number of residential permits issued for the Unincorporated County. The Unincorporated County did not experience the removal of any
mobile homes between 1990 and 1995.
TABL
Activity, St
Multi-family Units
9 Permit
County Total
920
610
Mobile Homes
645
654
781
585
354
255
262
259
245
36
134
54
68
15
181
111
432
301
315
380
1990
1991
992
1993
355
338
1994
4195
1511
563
2121
995
Total
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999
5
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Source: SI. Lucie Count
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
Housing construction has increased steadily over the last decade. From 1980 - 1995, new building permits in the Unincorporated County alone, increased by 38%.
As indicated in Table 17, between 1990 and 1995, the majority of the building permits (51%) issued in the Unincorporated County were for single-family units.
Multifamily units comprised 13.4% of the total residential building permits issued between 1990 and 1995. Further, mobile home permits comprised 36% of the total
residential building permits issued between 1990 and 1995.
HOUSING DATA ANALYSIS
This section provides projected population and housing characteristics. Land requirements for the projected housing needs and the relationship of the private sector
in the overall housing delivery system. are also discussed.
PROJECTED POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
Population projections provide the basis for estimating future housing needs for the Unincorporated County. The population projections are used to project the number
of households. The difference between the number of households and the number of non-seasonal housing units, when adjusted for the need for vacancies to allow
a smoothly functioning housing market is equal to the need for additional housing units.
High Countywide population projections from the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) were used to project housing demand
for St. Lucie County. Persons per household were then projected and applied to the total population to determine projected households or occupied housing units
for the entire County.
Projections of population, persons per household, and number of households for the Unincorporated County are provided in Table 5-18. The population for the
Unincorporated St. Lucie County is projected to be 67,765 in 2000 and 86,671 in 2020. Persons per household are expected to continue to decline, but at a decreasing
rate. A projected reduction in persons per household reflects what is occurring in the State and nation.
Lu.çleC()unty
Occupancy Rates
Unincorporated St.
Housing Units
TABLE 5-18
Projected Population and Housing Counts 1980 - 2010,
Unincorporated. Household
PermanentPoDU~
75.7%
87.9%
87.9%
87.9%
87.9%
87.9%
19,336
27,110
30,016
33,747
37,144
40,413
Households
14,171
23,085
26,052
29,664
32,650
35,523
2.69
2.06
2.37
2.29
2.23
2.18
Persons Per
38,097
47,629
61,676
67,765
72,764
77,400
Year
1980
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
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2015 82,036 2.18 38,397 43,682 87.9%
2020 86,671 2.18 41,277 46,958 87.9%
source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995; St. Lucie County Community Dev. Dept., 2002
Table 5-19, projects the number of households by size for the years 1990 through 2010 for the unincorporated area of St. Lucie County. As Table 5-19 indicates the
total number of households for 1990 is 22,956. By the year 2020, the unincorporated county is projected to have 41 ,442 households, a 55.42% increase
TABLE 5~19
f'roj~çted Hoy~eholds by Size 1990- 2Q.1þ, Uniocorporªt~dS.. LI.I¢i~Øoyl1tY
1990 19.95 2000 2005 20io ·.Zc015 2020
1 person 5,045 5,939 6,983 7,912 8,779 9,646 10,514
2 persons 10,624 12,140 14,060 15,816 17,666 19,516 21,468
3 persons 3,114 3,409 3,733 3,938 4,108 4,278 4,449
4 persons 2,376 2,550 2708 2,748 2,739 2,471 2,718
5 persons 1,110 1,236 1,326 1,336 1,318 1,336 1,359
6 persons 405 460 501 519 528 537 548
7 persons 282 305 337 355 365 375 386
Total 22,956 26,039 29,648 32,624 35,503 38,519 41 ,442
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995; St. Lucie Countv Community Development Department, 2002
AGE OF HOUSEHOLDER
One member of a household is considered to be the representative or head of that household and is referred to as the householder. The projected age of the
householders for the Unincorporated County is presented in Table 5-20. As Table 5-20 indicates in 1990, 55.94% of the total households fell within the 55 and over
age group. By the year 2020, this trend of a having an older head of household, 55 years of age or older, is expected to increase to 72.34% of the total population.
This trend will result in an increased need for elderly services by the year 2020. In contrast, Table 5-20 also indicates that by the year 2020, more than 31,498
householders 55 and over will need housing. However, the greatest demand will come from the 75 and over age group
Projected Households by Age
2020
806
2015
798
2010
790
2005
782
2000
737
1995
1990
Age Range
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TABLE 5-20
Projec::te!:lI-lC:>µ$ehOld$l:!yAg~ 19.90 ...2010, U nincorpòrª~e!:l $1;l,..uc:;i@ÇÞOi'i1v
Age Range 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
25 - 34 3,052 2,686 2,378 2,200 2,147 2095 2044
35-44 3,515 3,974 4,132 3,846 3,431 3335 3242
45 - 54 2,886 3,598 4,605 5,261 5,481 5711 5951
55 - 64 3,903 3,865 4,522 5,494 6,643 8038 9725
65 - 74 5,571 6,416 6,825 7,027 8,083 9295 10689
75 > 3,439 4,806 6,465 8,040 8,948 9959 11084
TOTAL 23,085 26,052 29,664 32,650 35,523 39,231 43541
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberq Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995; St. Lucie County Community Development Department, 2002
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
The Department of Community Affairs Housing Needs Assessment methodology projects the number of households by income ranges. The results are shown in Table
5-21. This table shows that in 1990, just over 29.95% of the population of the Unincorporated Areas of St. Lucie County was earning between $25,000 and $34,999.
It is projected that by the year 2020 only 18.40% of the population will be within the same income range
2,125
3,867
4,480
,964
3,554
4,099
4,480
Unincorporated
TABLE 5-21
aids I:!y Income, 1990 - 2010,
2010
2005
,803
3,240
,642
3,718
4,110
2,925
3,356
3,746
,452
2,588
2,960
3,361
2000
1995
InQ
,235
2,213
,045
,864
$5,000
2,519
2,908
2,148
2,478
$10,000
$15,000
4,850
4,052
3,743
3,434
3,673
2,858
3,137
3,386
2,873
3,136
2,388
2,551
2,816
2,226
4,261
3,967
3,115
2,52
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
5,000
0,000
5,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
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3,372
2,618
5 - 20
2,114
,899
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
TA$Le$+21
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Income Ranne 1990 1995 2000 2005 201(} 2015 2020
35,000 - $40,000 1,669 1,835 2,043 2,205 2,378 2,568 2,758
40,000 - $45,000 1,583 1,737 1,939 2,117 2,283 2,466 2,648
45,000 - $50,000 1,109 1,257 1 ,446 1,579 1,676 1,777 1,878
$50,000 - 807 887 994 1,065 1,122 1,178 1,234
$55,000 - 614 673 736 774 818 867 916
$60,000 - 1,407 1,546 1,727 1,855 1,967 2,085 2,204
$75,000 - 842 929 1,078 1,188 1,274 1,363 1 ,452
$100,000 - 255 283 325 354 380 407 434
$125,000 - 95 102 116 128 134 141 148
$150,000 > 394 422 492 559 633 709 787
Total 22,956 26,027 29,654 32,634 35,501 38,483 41 ,466
Source: 1990 u. s. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995 ;St. Lucie County, 2002
The median income for the
its entirety.
In 1990, the medium household income for the State of Florida was $27,483 versus $27,710 for St. Lucie County in
Unincorporated County was 27,500, which is slightly lower than the median income for the entire County.
PROJECTEDDEMANDANDNEEDFORHOU~NG
The number of housing units that are in demand at any point in time is equal to the number of households plus the number needed to provide an adequate vacant
supply for householders to choose from. Therefore, to determine the total number of additional housing units, which will be in demand in the Unincorporated County
through the year 2020, the vacancy rate for non-seasonal housing units was applied to the household projection data. The results are shown in Table 5-22. In 1995,
the demand for housing units will be 33,648 units and 52,934 by the year 2020.
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TABLE 5-22 -",
..... F'rqj~çted DemahdFqr Hou§ing1995 -2(ltO <
Jurisdiction Vacancy Projection of Total Households Projected Total Demand for
Rate Non-seasonal Housing
1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Ft. Pierce 10.1% 15,345 16,566 16,737 16,888 17,207 17,534 16,895 18,239 18.427 18,594 18,761 18,930
Port St. Lucie 9.2% 28,038 38.474 46,935 55.454 63,994 72,534 30,617 42,014 51 ,253 60,555 69,881 79,245
St. Lucie Village 7.3% 252 278 283 284 288 292 270 298 304 305 309 313
Unincorporated 12.1% 30,016 33,749 37,144 40,413 43,686 46,962 33,648 37,833 41,638 45,303 48.968 52,934
Total 10.6% 73,561 89,065 101,099 113,039 125175 137322 81,530 98,384 111,622 124,757 137,919 151.422
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housinq Needs Assessment, 1995; SI. Lucie County, 2002
In order to determine the projected demand for housing by type, the portion of units by type, including vacant units, calculated for 1995 was applied to the number
of units in demand in the projection period. The results are shown in Table 5-23. As this table indicates, a 59.13% increase in the single-family housing stock and
a 63.91 % increase in the multi-family housing stock will be needed to meet the 2020 housing demands.
TÄBI.iË..54~3
Projected.. Demand··førHplJ$iOg/bytype.·1SS5...__ 2Q1Q .
1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
SF MF SF MF SF MF SF MF SF MF SF MF
Ft. Pierce 8,166 7,179 8,813 7,753 8,904 7,833 8,984 7,904 9,153 7,975 9,327 8,047
Port St. Lucie 26,136 1,902 35,858 2,616 43,743 3,192 51,683 3,771 59,642 4,352 67,634 4,935
St. Lucie Village 223 29 246 32 250 33 251 33 252 34 253 35
Unincorporated 25,334 4,682 28,482 5,265 31,350 5,794 34,109 6,304 36,872 6,815 42,848 7,326
Total 59,859 13,792 73,399 15,666 84,247 16,852 95,027 18,012 105,919 19,176 120,062 20,343
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995; SI. Lucie County, 2002
The projected demand for households by tenure is shown in Table 5-24. In 995,42.7% of the households In the unincorporated county were owned while 27% of
the households are rented. In addition, this table indicates a 59.74% increase in the number of homeowner households and a 84.01 % increase in home-renter
households will be needed to meet the 2020 housing demands.
This table includes the maximum affordable housing unit for owners and renters
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The projected demand for housing by income and by tenure is shown In Table 5-25
St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
is assumed that households can afford to pay no more than 30 percent of income toward rent
The number of housing units, which will be needed by type and tenure, is represented by the difference between supply and demand. The supply is considered to
be the number of units existing in 1995, which is subtracted from the demand projections to estimate housing need as shown in Table 5-26. As this table indicates
7,990 additional units will be needed by the year 2005 to meet the housing demand and an additional 18,996 units will be needed to meet the 2020 housing demand.
It
in specified income ranges
1995 - 2010
2010
~er
TABLE 5-24
Households by Tenure,
2005
5Wrieï: ~
Projected Demand for
R"nler
6,587
13,559
44
2020
)wner
8,860
52.235
Renter
6,661
1
2015
8,649
45,901
219
6,735
10,795
46
)wner
8,438
39,556
217
2,177
45
221
6,809
9,409
47
5,348
8,228
33,210
215
Renter
6,851
7,962
46
2000
owner
8,032
26,97
11
Rent"·
6,819
6,229
48
4,843
1995
)wner
7,635
20,592
205
F1. Pierce
Port St. Lucie
S1. Lucie Village
Unincorporated
5,765
35,475
5,626
32,744
5,487
30,013
27,279
5,153
24,493
21,196
25,955
96,79
24,509
87,513
23,063
78,224
21,613
68,932
20,012
59,707
17,939
49,628
Total
1995; St. Lucie County, 2002
TAI:tICcI:L...'" .·.·.··.····c..··············· ....
·.c,. ; >, c.:.... <Lj$~p --2010 cc..c..
DV
Max. Affordable 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Housing Unit $
Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Own"'r Renter Owner Renter
0-5K 10,550 125 887 348 1,073 379 1,246 396 1,397 406 1,548 416 1,699 426
5 - 10K 21,100 250 1,731 482 2,071 517 2,374 551 2,659 581 2,944 611 3,229 641
10 -15K 31,656 375 2,023 496 2,432 528 2,804 552 3,147 571 3,490 590 3,833 609
15 - 20K 42,200 500 2,338 570 2,764 597 3,142 604 3,499 611 3,856 645 4,213 679
20 - 25K 52,750 625 1,982 569 2,268 605 2,512 625 2,796 638 3,080 651 3,364 664
25 - 30K 63,300 750 2,243 573 2,539 597 2,783 603 3,072 601 3,361 599 3,650 597
30 - 35K 73,850 875 1,767 347 2,025 363 2,242 376 2,471 387 2,700 398 2,929 409
35 - 40K 84,400 1,000 1 ,405 430 1,574 469 1,707 498 1,859 519 2,011 540 2,163 561
40 - 45K 94,950 1,125 1,475 262 1,680 259 1,863 254 2,034 249 2,205 244 2,376 239
1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment
Source:
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TABLE 5-25
Householders by Income by Tenure, Unincorporated St.
Lucie County, 1995 - 2010
Max. Affordable
Housing Unit $
Renter
2020
2015
2010
2005
2000
1995
Renter
217
130
83
349
151
38
o
27
Owner
653
,102
823
,842
,295
394
146
754
1
1
1
1
Renter
216
128
80
331
143
38
o
25
Owner
,557
,051
782
,748
,217
368
140
682
1
1
1
1
Renter
215
126
77
313
135
38
o
23
Owner
,461
996
741
,654
,139
342
134
610
1
1
1
Renter
214
124
74
295
127
38
o
Owner
,365
94
700
,560
,061
316
128
1
1
1
Renter
212
118
73
275
112
35
o
17 538
Owner
,234
876
663
,452
966
290
116
475
1
1
Benter
196
110
69
254
89
30
o
14
wner
,061
777
604
,292
840
253
102
408
1
1
1,250
1,375
1,500
1,875
2,500
3,125
3,750
3,750+
Owner
105,500
116,050
126,600
158,250
211,000
236,750
316,500
316,500+
45 - 50K
50 - 55K
55 - 60K
60 - 75K
75 - 100K
100 - 125K
125 -150K
150,000 +
21
5,820
35,465
5,655
32,740
5,490
30,01
5.352
7,282
5,156
24.498
4,839
38
.1
21
Total
2002
1995, SLC Planning Depl.
Needs Assessment
Affordable Housin
1990 U. S. Census: Shimber,
Source:
Projected Need Non-Seasonal
Housing Units
TABLE 5-26
Projected Need for Housing, 2000 - 2020
Projected Total Demand for
Non-Seasonal Housing Units
1995 Total Non-
Seasonal Units
Jurisdiction
2020
2,410
48,590
2015
,852
39,264
1
2010
1,699
9,938
2005
,533
20,636
1
2000
1,344
11,396
28
2020
2,189
44,496
2015
,862
35,956
1
2010
543
1
2005
,392
1
2000
,221
10,436
1
16,895
30,617
270
Ft. Pierce
27,416
18,897
Port 51. Lucie
43
36
34
33
40
36
32
31
26
51. Lucie Village
18,996
15,253
11,655
7,990
4,182
16,946
13,607
10,397
7,128
3,731
33,648
Unincorporated
70,039
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56,405
43,326
30,192
16,950
63,671
51 .461
5 - 24
39,388
995, SLC Planning Depl. 2002
27,448
1
15,414
990 U. S. Census: Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment
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Comprehensive Plan
98,384
1
Total
Source:
To take the analysis one step further, the Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment estimates the projected housing need by construction type as indicated
in Table 5-27. As this table indicates, an additional 6,016 single-family units and 1,112 multi-family units will be needed to meet the 2005 housing demands and an
additional 15,058 single-family units and 2,783 multi-family units will be needed to meet the 2020 housing demands.
TABLE 5-27
RrQjectE!º NeE!ºJþr HO Jsing.byCÇ)!'IstructiQ!'I ]YPE!,?QQQ-·?Q?º
Jurisdiction 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
~¡: M¡: ~F M¡: ~¡: MF SF M¡: ~¡: M¡:
Ft. Pierce 647 574 738 654 818 725 900 798 990 878
Port 81. Lucie 9,722 714 17,607 1,290 25,547 1,869 33,467 2,448 43,842 3,207
8t. Lucie Village 23 3 27 28 4 29 4 30 5
Unincorporated 3,148 583 6,016 1,112 8,775 1,622 11 ,495 2,125 15,058 2,783
Total 13,540 1,874 4,388 3,060 35,168 4,220 45,891 5,375 59,920 6,873
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment. 1995; SLC Planning Dept. 2002
The Shim berg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment further analyzed the county's housing data by completing a comparison of the affordable units within the
unincorporated area of the county. The results of this comparison are indicated in Table 5-28. As this table indicates by the year 2020, the Unincorporated County
will have a severe deficit of affordable units for homeowners in all income ranges. In addition, there appears to be sufficient affordable rental units to meet the demands
for the individuals earning between $15,000.00 and $40,000.00. Further, this table indicates that there will be a deficit in affordable rental units for those individuals
earning less than $15,000.00 and over $40,000.00.
2020 -
Owner· Renter
- 2015
Owner I Renter
TABLE 5-28
Needs b] . ?noo - 2020
2005 2010
Renter
200Õ
-393
:a52
-1 ,729
163
1,630
1,760
1,410
-1,722
-4,610
-12,993
-16,773
-17,070
-17,592
=18.'ã41
-382
=ãIT
-1,615
229
1,762
1,901
1,546
-1,51
-4,16
11 ,397
-14,585
-13,711
-13,227
-13,555
Renter
-371
-772
-1,509
323
1,904
2,053
Uõ2
Owner
1,397
-3,675
-9,997
-12,466
-11,013
-9,945
-9.752
-361
:m
1,399
455
2,058
2,217
1,872
Owner
-1,246
-3,239
-8,602
-10,329
-8,317
-6,670
-5,969
-
-
-344
=6ã1
-1 ,261
613
2,255
2,438
2,110
-
Owner
-1,073
-2,763
-7,072
-8,022
-5,500
-3,359
-2,195
o - $5,000
$ 5,000 - 10,000
$10,000 - 15,000
$15,000 - 20,000
$20,000 - 25,000
$ 25,000 - 30,000
~30.000 - 35,000
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- TABLE 5·28
Housing Needs by Incom~, 2000 . 2Q?Q
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 ...
OWner Renter OWner Renter OWner Renter OWner Renter OWner Renter
$35,000 - 40,000 -1,892 1,533 -5,893 1,248 -9,999 1,039 -14,099 862 -19,880 715
$40,000 - 45,000 -2,778 -632 -7,195 -1,024 -11,651 -1,300 -16,078 -1,573 -20,901 -1,840
$45,000 - 50,000 -3,502 -632 -8,175 -1,024 -12,821 -1,300 -17,437 -1,573 -21,971 -1,573
$50,000 - 55,000 -2,040 -316 -4,483 -512 -6,895 -650 -9,308 -787 -11,728 -921
$55,000 - 60,000 -2,216 -316 -4,696 -512 -7,149 -650 -9,580 -787 -11,975 -921
$60,000 - 75,000 -2,524 -316 -5,112 -512 -7,659 -650 -10,186 -787 -12,733 -921
$75,000 - 100,000 -2,876 -316 -5,559 -512 -8,184 -650 -10,802 -787 -13,503 -921
$100,000 - 125,000 -2,912 -301 -5,621 -512 -8,272 -650 -10,919 -787 -13,649 -921
$125,000 - 150,000 -2,901 -316 -5,622 -512 -8,279 -650 -10,928 -787 -13,660 -921
$150,000 + -3,334 -316 -6,118 -512 -8,841 -650 -11,670 -787 -14,588 -921
Source: 1990 U. S. Census; Shimberg Affordabe Housing Needs Assessment, 1995; SLC Planning Dept. 2002
The income groups are based on certain percentages of the median income, which are used by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to
establish income eligibility standards for various housing programs and are as follows:
less than 30% of Median Income
30% to 50% of Median Income (HUD's Very Low Income Household is less than 50%)
50% to 80% of Median Income (HUD's Other Low Income Household income group)
80% to 120% of Median Income (HUD's Moderate Income is 80 to 95%).
a.
b.
c.
d.
This method of calculation of need assumes that a household in a given income range is buying or renting a unit in the current year. It does not take into consideration
households that may no longer have a mortgage or that may have sold a house elsewhere and were able to purchase a house for cash or with a substantial down
payment. It also does not take into consideration roommates sharing expenses or the possible under-reporting of income.
St. Lucie County on the whole has a median income of $27,710.00. Table 5-29 indicates the distribution of housing based upon being owned or rented utilizing the
HUD categories for housing affordability. The projected affordability gaps do not reflect either market construction or strategies, which may have been adopted by
a local government to address housing needs. The numbers therefore overstate the projected need likely to exist within the Unincorporated County.
-3833
-3422
-3055
-2693
-2297
-1860
30% Median ($8,313)
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TABLEj).29
Housil"ÎgNe~d!3yl.l1col1"le Category, U 11 il1çºrþorat~<:I>$t.Lucie Cql.!h\Y;1$$$"'2P2Q
Owner Renter
Income Category --.¡aa¡; ?nnn ?nnl; ?n1n ?n11; ?n?n 1001; ?nnn ?nnl; ?n1n ?n1!; ?n?n
50% Median ($13,855) -2428 -3292 -4075 -4795 -5370 -6014 -402 -492 -562 -616 -659 -705
80% Median ($22,168) -1724 -3213 -4540 -5797 -6667 -7667 1143 996 902 829 763 702
120% Median ($33,252) 1103 -988 -2823 -4664 -5364 -6169 1165 974 859 775 713 656
200% Median ($55,420) 637 -2047 -4338 -6603 -7593 -8732 1 -316 -512 -650 -780 -936
Source: 1990 u. S. Census; Shimberg Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1995, SLC Planning Dept. 2002
LAND REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE HOUSING
The Unincorporated County has developed within an urban geographic pattern with some fingers of sprawl outside of the urban boundaries. New residential
development in the Unincorporated County has occurred at approximately 4 dwelling units per gross acre for single-family units and 8 dwelling units per acre for multi-
family units. This includes areas for recreation/open space, transportation and utilities. Table 5-30 projects the amount of land that will be required for future
development in the Unincorporated County through the year 2010. The figures in Table 5-30 are derived from the additional housing units that the Unincorporated
County will require as illustrated in Table 5-23.
TABLE 5-30 > ;
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Housing Types 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Single-Family 6,334 7,121 7,838 8,527 9,218 10,712
Multi-Family 585 658 724 788 852 916
Total 6,919 7,779 8,562 9,315 10,070
As noted in Table 5-18, the Unincorporated County expects a population of 86,671 by the year 2020. This translates into the need for an additional 16,942 housing
units. These units can easily be accommodated within the existing residentially zoned properties within the Unincorporated County.
METHODS OF PROVIDING SITES TO MEET VARIOUS HOUSING NEEDS
Numerous innovative zoning techniques exist which could be utilized by the County to assure the provision of adequate sites for housing for low and moderate income
families. The methods the County will use to provide sites will include density bonuses, fast-track processing, maintaining the current supply of land designated and
zoned for high density development and maintaining a minimum twenty-five percent (25%) surplus of vacant residential land within the Urban Services Area Boundary.
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A density bonus system can be valuable to meet the demands for higher density developments. This process allows the County to avoid across-the-board changes.
Under the density bonus system, there is normally a trade-off between the County and the developer, the County grants a density bonus, which is specified as a
percentage of the total density allowable under existing zoning regulations.
Fast-track processing is another process the County will use in the attempt to provide adequate low and moderate income housing. Fast-track processing is a means
of expediting the staff's response. Fast-track processing can be defined as special, accelerated treatment of selected proposals or types of proposals. This process
speeds the approval process especially for minor, noncontroversial applications.
The current supply of land designated for high density residential development will be maintained or increased on the Future Land Use Map. This Residential High
(RH) designation will contribute to the reduction of housing costs for low and moderate income housing by increasing density and reducing lot sizes. The benefits
of increased density include
and by spreading overall project costs over a greater
The promotion of affordable housing through savings in the cost of raw land per housing unit
number of units.
Increased density may preserve land resources such as farmland and environmentally sensitive areas by reducing the amount of raw land needed
for development.
2.
ncreased density cuts the per unit cost of providing amenities such as recreational areas and community centers.
3.
be reviewed and amended to add RH designated acreage comparable to the amount that has been developed during the previous year.
The County will also maintain a twenty-five percent (25%) surplus of vacant land designated for residential use on the Future Land Use Map and inside the Urban
Service Area boundary, in order that an adequate choice of sites for low and moderate income housing is available at all times. At least annually the plan should be
amended to provide for this surplus if the surplus falls below twenty-five percent (25%) during the previous year
At least annually the plan wi
MEANS OF PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE, CONSERVING HOUSING, AND ELIMINATING SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
Providing Infrastructure: Infrastructure needs for the existing and anticipated population are analyzed extensively, regardless of income, in the infrastructure
sub-elements. The preparation and implementation of regulations and standards will include those which will encourage development, especially development of
low and moderate income housing, in those areas of the county that are adequately serviced by public facilities. In particular, the nonprofit housing corporation
envisioned to be the primary implementing mechanism for this element will be encouraged to produce new housing units only where centralized water and sewer
systems are available or are anticipated to be available in the future, ·as shown in the master water and sewer plans to be prepared in the next few years
Conserving Housing: Table 5-17 exhibits the number of units constructed by year for the unincorporated area of the County. This data shows that approximately
78.8% of the units in the unincorporated County were built between 1960 and 1980, representing a fairly new housing stock. As represented in the Condition of
Housing segment of this element, a very small percentage of the housing stock in the unincorporated area is estimated to be substandard.
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Periodic code inspections will be implemented In order to assure the structural and aesthetic quality of housing in the unincorporated County. The County has adopted
the 1988 Southern Standard Building Codes. This action will promote maintenance of the existing and future housing stock.
perform
the County wi
To aid in the attainment of this goal
Eliminating Substandard Housing: The County's goal is to eliminate all substandard housing units.
a survey in order to locate and assess substandard housing units in the unincorporated County.
After all substandard units are located, the nonprofit housing corporation will eliminate substandard, dilapidated housing through demolition or removal at a minimum
elimination rate of twenty-five percent (25%) per five (5) year period. It will be County policy that any person displaced will be relocated to a unit that meets code,
and does not cost the resident more than thirty percent (30%) of their income
HOUSING DELIVERY SYSTEM
The housing delivery system in the Unincorporated County involves a complex mix of public and private sector interests. The private sector provides virtually all of
the labor and materials required in meeting the diverse needs of the available housing market. The public sector is given the task of ensuring the public health, safety,
and welfare through the preparation and implementation of regulations and standards. The Unincorporated County is also providing financial assistance through the
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs.
nvolvement:
According to the St. Lucie County Building Department, in 1995 approximately $36 million of residential building permit activity took place in the
Unincorporated County with 349 residential building permits being issued. At the present time, all housing in the Unincorporated County points toward the
continuation of 100% private sector provision of this need through 2020, as identified in Tables 5-22 through 5-24.
Private Sector
nvolvement
Public sector involvement in the supply of housing in the Unincorporated County is three-fold. The first area of involvement deals with the distribution of public
monies for housing assistance through the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Pierce. The second area deals with the distribution of public monies for
housing assistance through the CDBG and SHIP programs. The third area of public sector involvement is in the form of preparing and implementing
standards and regulations in an attempt to guarantee public health, safety and welfare.
Public Sector
The Housing Authority for the City of Fort Pierce was formed in February of 1959 as a non-profit public corporation created under the laws of the State of Florida.
The Authority has five commissioners, appointed for four-year terms by the mayor of Fort Pierce. An appointed Executive Director administers the daily operations
of the Authority. The primary purpose of the Authority is to develop, administer and maintain public housing and Section 8 housing for persons of low income. The
Authority also owns, operates and maintains low-rent housing developments within the City of Fort Pierce. Nearly all assistance from the Authority is directed toward
the residents of Fort Pierce, although 82 Section 8 units are located within the Unincorporated County.
the SHIP program In 1993. CBDG funds have been used to instal
assistance to very-low, low and moderate-income homebuyers.
The Unincorporated County began participation in the Small Cities CDBG program in 1992 and in
water and sewer lines, street paving and street lights. The SHIP program provides down payment
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Assistance is also provided for repair and rehabilitation for very-low income households, emergency repair for very-low and low income, and water/sewer hookup
assistance for very-low, low and moderate-income households.
Public sector involvement in the provision of housing also includes the preparation and implementation of regulations and standards in an attempt to ensure the health,
safety and welfare of the County's residents. The regulations and standards addressed are location and density of residential developments, as well as construction
materials and techniques found in building codes.
ncrease its efficiency in providing affordable housing are as follows
Problems that affect the capacity of the process to
closing costs and impact fees;
difficulty that low-income residents have in paying the down payment
and and development costs limit the development of housing affordable to the low-income
homes
nterested in developing affordable housing and there are currently no for-
difficulty that very low and low-income home owners have paying for their
sponsor
Lucie County is the only non-profit
Habitat for Humanity of St
profit entities interested;
funds: and
the shortage of program
lack of economic development and jobs
The Unincorporated County has the opportunity to aid the private sector in the provision of affordable housing through the Community Services Division. This
department administers the SHIP and CDBG programs. The staff also pursues new grants and program funds and work to establish new public/private partnerships.
In addition, the Economic Development Department pursues public/private partnerships with regard to the creation of a stable tax base and has been tasked with
the goal to increase the total number of jobs within the entire county.
recently developed and soon to be
nto two categories
CONCLUSIONS
The above analysis Indicates that the housing stock in the Unincorporated County is generally divided
developed.
Barely 29% of the housing units in the Unincorporated County in 1995 were constructed prior to 1970. The number of housing units has increased 86% since 1985
alone, from 11,140 to 38,621. The Unincorporated County continues to be comprised overwhelmingly of single-family dwelling units (44%), with 16% of the units being
multi-family units and 30% of the units being mobile homes.
Housing will continue to be provided by the private sector, while the Municipal Service Providers (FPUA, Port St. Lucie Utility and St. Lucie County Utilities) have
undertaken water and sewer expansion programs throughout the county to provide the needed infrastructure to serve new and existing housing units. Residential
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Lots located throughout the Unincorporated Areas within St. Lucie County may be provided water and sewer by one of the three service providers. In addition, many
lots within the Unincorporated County located inside of the urban service boundary and all those outside the urban service boundary are not serviced by any municipal
provider.
The Unincorporated County was developed in such a manner that any affordable units can be disbursed throughout the County, thereby, avoiding the concentration
of affordable units within one specific area of the unincorporated county.
The private sector has assumed the responsibility in providing the labor and materials in producing the Unincorporated County's housing stock. The public sector
ensures that through the Building Code the construction is of good quality and produced in a manner, which is not counterproductive. This relationship between the
public and private sector has produced acceptable housing that is responsive to the market. If this relationship is to continue, the private sector will need to expand
its housing supply industry. Additional contractors, builders and laborers will be needed to meet projected construction demand. The public sector will also have to
expand its development review system and personnel to accommodate new projects
HOUSING CONDITIONS
As noted in the Condition of Housing section of this element, approximately 1 % of housing units in the Unincorporated County can be considered substandard, but
suitable for rehabilitation. The County's Code Enforcement Division will continue to enforce the property maintenance code and increasing the inspection of housing
considered to be substandard and not suitable for habitation. The SHIP program provides assistance for repair and rehabilitation to very-low income households
SITES FOR VERY-LOW, LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
The Unincorporated County has approximately 11,876 single-family lots of which 2,979 lots, approximately 25.1 %, are vacant. A vast majority of these lots are
relatively inexpensive and will accommodate a modest affordable single-family home as well as manufactured housing. The Strategic Regional Policy Plan
acknowledges that there is a large amount of existing affordable housing in the Unincorporated County.
multi-family
Large tracts of vacant multi-family land are currently available within the unincorporated area of the county. There are 6,343 acres of land designated for
units of which 754 acres are vacant. This vacant land should accommodate the needed multi-family housing units through the year 2020
MOBILE HOMES
The Unincorporated County's Land Development Code identifies the Residential, Mobile Home - 5 (RMH-5) zoning district as being appropriate for the development
of mobile home parks. This zoning district is appropriate for the Residential Urban (RU), Residential Medium (RM), Residential High (RH) and Mixed Use (MXD) future
land use map designations. The densities within the mobile home parks are limited to a maximum of 5 dwelling units/lots per gross acre.
GROUP CARE AND FOSTER CARE FACILITIES
The Unincorporated County permits foster care and group care facilities that are designated as family residential homes in all residential zoning districts and in the
Institutional zoning district. Group care homes and congregate living facilities, accommodating up to six residents are allowed by State Law in all residentially zoning
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ving facilities with a maximum of 14 residents are allowed in the multi-family zoning districts. Facilities having more than 14 residents
nstitutional zoning district. Group homes are required by law to not be located within a radius of 1,000 feet of each other, to avoid undue
districts. Larger congregate
are only permitted within the
concentration of such facilities
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT HOUSING. CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION
As noted earlier, 28% of the housing units in the Unincorporated County were constructed prior to 1970. In addition, 1,755 structures were built prior to 1940. Of
these structures, 209 sites exist which have a significance to the Unincorporated County but may not be eligible for the Historical Register. A review of the National
Register indicates that nine sites are located within St. Lucie County. Of these nine sites, three are located within the Unincorporated County.
990. The numbering system is
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and Policies are modifications of portions of the Element
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The following Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives
consistent with the 1990 plan.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE, BASED ON ACCEPTED PLANNING PRINCIPLES, FOR THE PROVISION OF HOUSING RESOURCES FOR ALL CITIZENS
THROUGH PUBLIC/PRIVATE COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENTS.
GOAL 5
1,622 new multifamily dwelling units by the year
The County shall accommodate a minimum 8,775 new single-family dwelling units and a minimum
2010 in the locations shown on the Future Land Use Map.
Objective
5.1.1
868 acres to accommodate 9,340 new single-family
To provide sufficient land to meet the future housing needs, the Future Land Use Map has designated
dwelling units and 754 acres to accommodate a minimum of 6,786 new multifamily dwelling units.
Policy
5.1.1.1
n Planned Mixed Use Development projects
The County shall continue to permit high density residential development
In order to facilitate the development of industries (industrial and commercial) providing numerous positions, the County shall encourage the
development of housing conducive to the attraction ofthese new industries and which have been identified as a need within St. Lucie County.
Policy
5.1.1.2
Objective
5.1.2
In order to facilitate the location of new commercial and industrial enterprises especially high-tech industries, the county shall designate 1,868 acres of land to
accommodate a minimum of 9,340 single-family dwelling units which will encourage the relocation of new businesses.
Policy
5.1.2.1
The County shall encourage the development of single-family residential dwelling units to be located in the vicinity of new Industrial and commercial development
corporation.
Regulations shall clearly define incentives to facilitate public and private sector
By 2003, the Land Development
Policy
5.1.2.2
Objective
5.1.3
The County will continue to review ordinances, codes, regulations and the permitting process for the purpose of identifying excessive requirements, and amending
or adding other requirements in order to maintain or increase private sector participation in meeting the housing needs, while continuing to insure the health,
welfare and safety of the residents.
Policy
5.1.3.1
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The County shall Continue to support incentives including fast track processing to proposed housing developments.
Policy
5.1.3.2
regulations.which insure that high density residential developments Incorporate accommodations within the
The County shall incorporate land development
development for public transit facilties.
Policy
5.1.3.3
organizations Incentives for the provision of affordable
By December 31,2003, the Land Development Regulations shall provide private sector and nonprofit
housing, including density bonuses.
Policy
5.1.3.4
TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE MIX OF SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF EXISTING AND FUTURE ST. LUCIE COUNTY
RESIDENTS.
GOAL 5.2
ncome groups and shal
By 2005, the County shall, by using the 2000 Census, analyze the housing needs within the Unincorporated County of a
amend the Comprehensive Plan accordingly.
Objective
5.2.1
the 2000 Census and. as may be necessary, amend the Comprehensive Plan
By 2005, the County shall re-examine the housing needs based on the data from
and the Land Development Code to address those needs identified.
Policy
5.2.1.1
the 2000 Census and other sources about
By August 1, 2004, the County shall establish a housing data base which includes updated information from
the type, tenure, cost and condition of housing stock in St. Lucie County.
Objective
5.2.2
the data shall be updated annually to assure that reliable and current data are available
the housing database is established
After
Policy
5.2.2.1
organizations to maintain
Using the housing database, the County will provide information, technical assistance, and incentives to the private sector and nonprofit
a housing production capacity sufficient to meet the required demand.
Policy
5.2.2.2
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
ncome based housing within single-family
low and moderate
Regulations shall not restrict the location of publicly assisted or
The Land Development
neighborhoods.
Policy
5.2.2.3
according to
2003
ncorporation into the Land Development Regulations by August
Rural and farm worker housing locational criteria shall be reviewed for
these general guidelines:
Policy
5.2.2.4
Rural and farm worker housing should be located near collectors or arterials leading to work sites, shopping and social services;
A.
be dependent on onsite sanitary sewer and potable water supplies
to address substandard housing
is recognized that rural and farm worker housing often wi
develop a comprehensive housing program
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It
B.
The County shall update and maintain the survey, which locates and assesses the substandard. dilapidated housing units In the County.
Objective
5.2.3
Policy
5.2.3.1
be eliminated thorough demolition or removal
Substandard. dilapidated housing wi
seek partnerships with cooperative neighborhood and civic groups to further the elimination of substandard dilapidated housing
Policy
5.2.3.2
The County wi
Demolition may be undertaken by a public agency, or nonprofit organization set up to meet the goals. objectives and policies of this Element
Policy
5.2.3.3
be
By August 1 2001 the County will establish a Housing Task Force, consisting of public and private sector representatives. This task force wi
assigned the task of identifying the housing needs of St. Lucie County for the existing and anticipated populations of St. Lucie County
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Policy
5.2.3.4
Objective
5.2.4
HOUSING ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Housing Task Force shall include a member of the St. Lucie County School Board, and at least one low-income housing representative, at least one building
contractor, at least one person with special housing needs, at least one farm worker or union representative, at least one agricultural employer and at least one
social service professional.
Policy
5.2.4.1
The Housing Task Force will assess housing needs, including affordable housing, on a regular basis, research issues, and recommend programs to the Board
of County Commissioners to meet the housing needs of St. Lucie County residents and annually prepare a report of its findings.
Policy
5.2.4.2
The Housing Task Force shall research and prepare a set of recommendations as to the economic impact of all housing types and identify the most appropriate
location for the housing types,
Policy
5.2.4.3
The Housing Task Force shall support the efforts of the Ft. Pierce Housing Authority; and assist in its efforts to determine and develop sites and programs for
housing low and moderate-income persons as well as migrant farmworkers.
Policy
5.2.4.4
The Housing Task Force shall ensure that the provision of affordable housing is sufficient in quantity to serve the needs of the existing and anticipated population
of St. Lucie County and households with special housing needs.
Policy
5.2.4.5
nformation to private businesses to ensure that appropriate housing is available.
The Housing Task Force shall provide
Policy
5.2.4.6
organizations in the development and
The Housing Task Force will encourage private business to work with Farmers Home Administration and other nonprofit
management of housing for farm workers and migrant laborers
Policy
5.2.4.7
The Housing Task Force shall upon completion of a study of the housing needs within St. Lucie County shall develop and provide for the Board of County
Commissioners review and approvallocational criteria for the location of affordable and migrant farmworker housing.
Policy
5.2.4.8
the Task Force shall establish or cause to be
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f the Housing Task Force determines that a separate organization to meet farm worker
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Policy
5.2.4.9
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
the County to meet the current and projected population needs.
be maintained in
The County shall maintain or increase the amount of vacant land currently designated on the Future Land Use Map as Residential High (RH) in order to reduce
land costs for low and moderate income housing. At least annually the plan shall be amended to add RH designated acreage comparable to the amount that
has been developed during the previous year.
low and moderate-income housing sha
Sites suitable for
Objective
5.2.5.
Policy
5.2.5.1
The County shall maintain at a minimum 25% surplus of vacant land designated for high and/or medium density residential use on the Future Land Use Map and
inside the Urban Service Boundary, in order that an adequate choice of sites for housing is available at all times. At least annually the plan shall be amended
to provide for the surplus.
Policy
5.2.5.2
the county.
continue to provide regulations that permit mobile homes In
The County sha
The RMH-5 zoning or a similar classification shall be retained in the Land Development Regulations.
Objective
5.2.6
provide provisions allowing a Class A mobile home to be located in any residential zoning district.
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Policy
5.2.6.1
Policy
5.2.6.2
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POTABLE WATER
SUB-ELEMENT
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CHAPTER 6 (A)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT
Prepared by:
81. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
8t. Lucie County
Department of Growth Management
ADOPTED - January 9, 1990
REVISED - March 53, 2002 (Ord. 02-008)
REVISED - January 6, 2004 (Compliance Agreement)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
POTABLE WATER SUB ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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6-A-1
6-A-1
NTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND . . . .
Terms and Concepts
Regulatory Framework
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EXISTING CONDITIONS. .
Existing Planning Documents
Regional Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
Privately Owned Utilities With Capacities Greater than 0
Package Treatment Plants
Water Supply Wells
Water Quality
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Needs assessment ......... . . . . .
Areas not in the Scope of this Plan
Capacity Assessment
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SERVICE AREA POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Savannas Area Needs ..............
South Hutchinson Island Needs . . . . . . .
Central County Area Needs ..........
General Performance of Existing Facilities . . . .
Potable Water Master Plan for the Unincorporated County
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LIST OF TABLES
Water Treatment Plants, St. Lucie County. . . . . .
Potable Water Demand in St. Lucie County, 1999
TABLE 6-A-1
TABLE 6-A-2
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St. Lucie County Utilities Service Area - Population Projections, 2000 - Buildout
Estimated Total Water Demands (MGD) .... . . . . . . . . . .
Connected Water Demand (MGD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIST OF FIGURES
Service Areas For Regional Facilities
Water Treatment Plant Locations
TABLE 6-A-3
TABLE 6-A-4
TABLE 6-A-5
Figure 6-A-1
Figure 6-A-2
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
POTABLE WATER SUB ELEMENT
NTRODUCTION
The Potable Water Sub-Element provides a summary of existing potable water supplies and treatment facilities in 81. Lucie County. These facilities include municipal
regional systems and area or project- specific systems, in addition to systems for individual residences. Only a small portion of the Unincorporated County is serviced
through county owned services. Other services are provided by either the F1. Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA), the Port S1. Lucie Utility Systems Department or S1.
Lucie County Utilities. The majority of the residential supply within the Unincorporated County is provided by private means. The needs for the County's future are
discussed, with goals, objectives and policies focusing on specific activities which will remedy those needs.
BACKGROUND
Either surface water, stored
The selection of a source
Terms and Concepts
A potable water supply system normally consists of a water supply source, a treatment plant, and a distribution and storage network.
in natural lakes or man-made reservoirs, groundwater, or some combination of the two usually constitute the supply source for a system
for any system must consider the type and quality of sources available and the cost of developing the source for use.
Before being used for public consumption, all water must be treated. Treatment either removes impurities or renders them harmless from the raw water in order to
improve its quality for either public health or aesthetic reasons. or both. The treatment process adds to the cost of supplying water, but it also expands the range of
raw water sources that can be utilized.
After treatment, the water is supplied to individual users in a community by way of a network of pipes and storage reservoirs. Large transmission lines, called
distribution mains, carry water to major demand areas and interconnect with a network of smaller lines which eventually supply individual establishments. Both the
distribution mains and distribution network should be interconnected to form flow loops to allow water to circulate from various portions of the system to areas of highest
momentary demand.
Water is delivered under pressure within the distribution system in order to ensure adequate flow to meet demands. Demand fluctuates during each day, usually
exhibiting peaks during the morning and evening, corresponding to periods of highest residential use. Localized demand peaks also occur when the system is utilized
for fire fighting purposes. In order to provide adequate quantities and pressure to meet peak use and fire flow demands, storage tanks are linked with the distribution
system at strategic locations. During low demand periods these tanks are filled as water is pumped into the system. During the peak demand periods, water flows
from the tanks back into the system to augment flows and maintain pressure. Ground level and elevated storage tanks are both commonly used. Elevated tanks (water
towers) are the most economical. Many systems also include auxiliary pumps which operate only during peak demand periods.
Regulatory Framework
The federal government has established quality standards for the protection of water for public use, including operating standards and quality controls for public water
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systems. These regulations are provided in the Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 99-339. This law directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish
minimum drinking water standards. The EPA standards are divided into "primary" (those required for public health) and "secondary" (recommended for aesthetic
quality) categories
In accordance with federal requirements, the Florida Legislature has adopted the Florida Safe Drinking Water Act, Sections 403.850 - 430.864, F.S. The Florida
Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP) is the State agency responsible for implementing this act. In this regard, FDEP has promulgated rules classifying
and regulating public water systems under Chapter 17-550, 555 and 560 of the FAC. The primary and secondary standards of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act
are mandatory in Florida.
Regulation of consumptive
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is responsible for managing water supplies to meet existing and future demands.
use is achieved through a permitting system, through which water resources are allocated among the permitted consumers
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Existing Planmng Documents
St. Lucie County does not presently have an overall planning document for potable water facilities. The two major urban areas of the County, Ft. Pierce and Port St
Lucie, have regionalized potable water treatment and distribution systems.
The City of Ft. Pierce completed a master plan for water and wastewater in 1988. In 1994, the City of Port St. Lucie acquired General Development Utilities and now
operates the primary water treatment plant within Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department, and White Development Corporation began operating a water treatment
facility in St. Lucie West in 1998.
In 1991, St. Lucie County formed a utility system through the purchase of General Development Utilities. Since that time, St. Lucie County transferred the utility to
the City of Port St. Lucie. Since then, St. Lucie County Utility System has grown through the acquisition of the North Hutchinson Island Services and the construction
of a utility system on South Hutchinson Island and the acquisition of Holiday Pines Utility systems in 1998. In 1992, St. Lucie County Utilities prepared a Water and
Wastewater Master Plan. In 2000, the County's Water and Wastewater Master Plan underwent review and was updated in August 2000.
Regional Facilities
Figure 6-A outlines general areas of service for the major regional facilities now operating in the County. Many small treatment facilities holding service area franchises
also exist, but their area is usually limited to a single development or a relatively small area. The majority of these small facilities are listed in the package plant portion
of this sub-element
Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority: The Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) maintains a 20 MGD (million gallon per day) potable water treatment plant. Raw water is
obtained from several municipal wellfields and is processed for potable water use at the Henry A. Gahn Treatment Plant located on 25th Street in Ft. Pierce. The water
distribution system currently contains over 206 miles of water mains
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In 1999, the Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority announced plans to complete a 4.0 mgd Reverse Osmosis (RO) expansion to the existing facility, bringing the total plant
capacity to 25.2 mgd. An additional 2.0 mgd filter system in the future will increase the permitted treatment capacity to 27.2 mgd. The production capacity of this
facility is presently permitted 17.9 mgd by the South Florida Water Management District water use permit. The first phase of expansion occurred in late 2000, with
future expansion plans being adopted.
The current method of disinfection with chlorammoniation requires continual operation of both lime softening units to achieve the 20 MGD design flow. Because this
does not allow for maintenance down time, an effective maximum flow of 13 MGD is probably more realistic and in line with the currently available raw water supply.
This facility currently provides water service to the City of Ft. Pierce and adjacent unincorporated areas, including most of South Hutchinson Island to the Martin County
line, and to areas north, west, and south of the City limits. Although the line on the South Island runs to one mile north of the Martin County line, most of the taps have
been purchased resulting in limited additional available capacity. The water service boundary is approximately bounded by Midway Road to the south (and, on South
Hutchinson Island by the Martin County line); by the Turnpike to the west; by St. Lucie Boulevard to the north; and by the Atlantic Ocean to the east. This is an area
in which service could be provided given current capacity of the existing system. Although the capacity exists to serve this entire area, the majority of properties which
are located adjacent to and nearby the City are responsible for locating and maintaining their own water supplies. These on-site water supplies normally obtain their
water from shallow aquifer wells.
During the 1990's, St. Lucie County initiated condemnation proceedings against the assets of General Development Utilities. After assuming responsibility of operating
the General Development Utility system, St. Lucie County became the second largest water supplier in the County. In 1994, St. Lucie County transferred to the City
of Port St. Lucie all of the former General Development Utility assets. The Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department now operates this system.
Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department: Since acquiring the General Development Utility facilities, the City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department has
undertaken an aggressive utility expansion program that will extend water services to most developed properties within the City of Port St. Lucie.
The Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department owns and operates one lime softening water treatment plant with a permitted capacity of 6.85 mgd. Raw water for the
plant is provided by 30 shallow wells with a combined wellfield production capacity of 10.24 mgd. A 4.0 mgd Reverse Osmosis (RO) expansion of this plant was
completed in 1999. This expansion will draw its water from three Floridan Aquifer wells and will increase the permitted capacity of the water treatment plant to 10.85
mgd. A second phase of expansion will add an additional 4.0 mgd capacity, increasing the total capacity of the plant to 16.85 mgd. The Port St. Lucie Utility Systems
Department currently provides water production to almost all of the properties within the City of Port St. Lucie.
and wi
This system's franchise area is entirely within the City limits
St. Lucie West: St. Lucie West is a large development in the western part of Port St. Lucie
therefore not be addressed in this Comprehensive Plan.
St. Lucie West produces its water from the shallow aquifer, after being treated by membrane softening (a low pressure reverse osmosis process). A 2 MGD reverse
osmosis plant is existing with plans to increase capacity to match the needs of the development. The St. Lucie West plant discharges its reverse osmosis concentrate
to its own wastewater treatment plant
St. Lucie County Utilities acquired the Bryn Mawr and North Hutchinson Island Water and Wastewater Utilities and
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6A-1
LEGEND
St. Lucie County
(primary) -
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996, the North Hutchinson Island Wastewater Utility became
of North Hutchinson Island. In
expanded them to form a regional water and wastewater utility serving al
fully operational with the 0.5 mgd wastewater plant.
North Hutchinson Utility District offers potable water to North Hutchinson Island from North A1A1 Royal Palm Way north to P. V. Martins (approximately 2.2 miles south
of the county line). It purchases its water from the Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority and resells the water to its customers on North Hutchinson Island. A few private package
plants also operate in the area.
North County Utility District (f.k.a. Holiday Pines Service Corporation): In July 1999, St. Lucie County Utilities acquired the Holiday Pines Service Corporation
The service area for the North County Utility District lies within the St. Lucie County Utility's mainland north county service area. The North County Utility District area
includes the Holiday Pines subdivision and some commercial and residential areas fronting Kings Highway and Indrio Road.
997 was 0.126
flow at this facility in
Average daily
The North County Utility District owns and operates a water treatment plant with a permitted capacity of 0.288 mgd
mgd
Reserve Utility Corporation: This utility is intended to serve the area just west of Port St. Lucie known as The Reserve. The Reserve is a planned residential
commercial, and industrial development. There will be 4100 residences, 240 acres of industrial and 55 acres of commercial, with some residences already in place
The water treatment plant has a permitted capacity of 0.2 MGD which will serve approximately two-thirds of the units.
MGD
Panther Woods: Panther Woods, formerly Meadowood Golf and Country Club, owns and operates a lime softening water treatment plant with a permitted capacity
of 0.432 mgd. The plant was designed for lime softening, but has only provided aeration and filtration since the late 1980's. The plant has been able to produce water
that meets applicable FDEP public water supply standards without lime softening.
Privately Owned Utilities With Capacities Greater than 0.1
Raw water is pumped from three 8-inch diameter surficial aquifer wells that are approximately 95 feet deep and have a combined capacity of about 200 gallons per
minute (gpm). The average daily water demand for the year ending March 1998 was only 0.085 mgd, well below the design capacity of 0.432 mgd
Spanish Lakes Country Club: Spanish Lakes Country Club is an adult mobile home community with approximately 1,300 mobile home lots. Spanish Lakes Country
Club owns and operates a water treatment plant, which is designed and sized to provide water service to the development throughout buildout.
The water treatment plant has a permitted capacity of 0.330 mgd. Average daily demand for the year ending March 1998 was 0.219 mgd. Raw water is pumped from
four 4-inch surficial aquifer wells, one at the water treatment site and three at remote sites. The maximum month water treatment flow over the year was 0.27 mgd,
82 percent (82%) of the permitted capacity. There is little or no area available for expansion of this facility.
Lucie County Utility mainland north county
Spanish Lakes Fairways: Spanish Lakes Fairways is a 1,600-unit adult community located in the northwest portion of St
service area. The development owns and operates a water treatment plant
Average daily demand for the year ending March
The water treatment plant is a Reverse Osmosis (membrane softening) plant with a permitted capacity of 0.570 mgd
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998 was 0.217 mgd. Raw water is pumped from four, 4-inch surficial wells, one at the water treatment plant site and three at remote sites. In 1997, the maximum
monthly demand for this plant was 0.264 mgd and the average daily demand was 0.217 mgd. The maximum day demands are well within the plant's permitted
capacity.
Although there is no room in the existing building for additional RO skids, there appears to be some area available outside that would be suitable for expansion
Expansion of this facility may not be necessary because there appears to be adequate excess capacity available to serve future phases of development.
Plants
Package treatment plants supply a large portion of the potable water in St. Lucie County. Figure 6-A-2 shows water treatment plants situated throughout the eastern
half of the County including package treatment plants. Table 6-A-1 lists the plants by name and groups these plants by land use. The table shows the location of
the plants, the design capacity, operating capacity, percentage of capacity allocated for the unincorporated County, current number of people served, projected 1995
and 2000 population served and the current level of service. Many of these plants are concentrated in North and South Hutchinson Island, the White City area, and
along U.S. 1.
Package Treatment
Water Supply Wells
The majority of the water supply wells in St. Lucie County draw water from the shallow groundwater aquifer referred to as the surficial aquifer. The wells located in
this aquifer range in size from one-inch, for the low demand systems, such as a home or small business, to ten-inches for the larger demand regional systems. Also
in service in the County are deep wells which are fed from the Floridan aquifer.
Many of these wells
A large number of the small wells are concentrated in residential developments that are not served by any regional water or wastewater facility.
exist on 1/4-acre lots which generally also have an on-site septic tank and drainfield for their wastewater disposal
The larger wells normally are used to supply water to package plants and regional facilities. The regional facilities are as previously described. The package plants
are found throughout the eastern portion of the County with the high concentration areas being along U.S. 1. The Floridan aquifer wells are generally located in the
coastal areas. On the South Island, Ocean Towers, Princess Condominium and several other condominiums use the Floridan aquifer well. Currently, FPUA is looking
into blending treated water from the Floridan aquifer with water from the surficial aquifer.
nto the surficial aquifer.
Quality
As previously mentioned, most of the water supply systems in St. Lucie County obtain their raw water from shallow supply wells which extend
A few of the water supply systems obtain raw water from deep wells which extend into the Floridan aquifer.
Water
Water quality is variable in the shallow aquifer due to natural and artificial causes. Water quality ranges from fair in the southeast mainland part of the County to
brackish in the northwestern part of the County. The poorer water quality has been associated with the use of the brackish artesian aquifer for irrigation of citrus.
Drilling records indicate that there is also an area of connate saltwater extending from the vicinity of St. Lucie Village
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minerals In the connate water increases with depth to the base of the shallow aquifer
to the northern and eastern shores of Lake Okeechobee. The concentration of
and at that point it exceeds the mineral content of the artesian aquifer.
The artesian aquifer system is part of an extensive carbonate rock aquifer system that underlies most of Florida. In St. Lucie County, the artesian Floridan aquifer
has three distinct producing zones of different hydrologic properties and water quality separated by semi-permeable zones. The upper producing zone of Zone 1,
has the best water quality, but it is too brackish for domestic or public water supply. The water from Zone 1 is suitable for stock watering and some crops, most notably
citrus. Most of the artesian wells in the County are developed in Zone 1 of the Floridan aquifer.
The Surficial aquifer is recharged through local area rainfall. In periods of prolonged drought, water supplies can become a concern. There is no natural groundwater
recharge to the Floridan aquifer in St. Lucie County. The Floridan aquifer in St. Lucie County is believed to be recharged in the regions of West Central Florida (Polk,
Lake and Orange Counties.)
The quality of water in the surficial aquifer is generally good. Bacteriological results indicate no bacterial problems now exist although in some areas noncoliform
bacteria are present. Iron (Fe) and sulfates (S04) are problems in some areas. These areas generally have a problem with either Fe or S04' but not both, although
exceptions do exist. Sulfur dioxide (S02) is a frequent problem. The total dissolved solids (TDS) content causes no problems in this water. It ranges from 150-450
milligrams per liter (mg/I) with the average being approximately 300. Certain areas do exist in the County where, due to leaking flow wells (artesian wells flowing from
the Floridan aquifer), the TDS content is uncharacteristically high for surficial aquifer wells of this type. An additional source of Floridan aquifer water originates from
the use of the these artesian wells as an alternate source of irrigation water which ultimately infiltrates and contaminates the potable surficial aquifer.
Water from the Floridan aquifer originates from two sources; relict sea water, and rainwater from recharge areas. Remnant sea water deposited along with the marine
limestones of the Floridan aquifer is characterized by high concentrations of dissolved salts. The water quality in the upper portion of this aquifer in St. Lucie County
is fair to poor. Waters usually contain more than 250 mg/I of chloride ions and are therefore classified as non-potable. Because of this poor water quality, the
treatment systems which utilize the Floridan aquifer for their source water generally use a reverse osmosis treatment process
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The County presently has potable water service provided by three major utilities, several medium sized utilities, small package plants, and domestic wells. This section
examines the needs of those areas in the County which are not included in a major or medium-sized utility service areas and which have been determined to be
potential high growth areas or areas with identified problems.
Current
LOS
Projected
2000
Population
Served
Projected
1995
Population
Served
Water Plant
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O!,~lgn Qperatlng Current 1/ Pr()j!,cted Pr()j!,cteç
Map Water Plant Location Caplic1ty Capacity %Clipaclt}' i:ifPl¡lople 1995 2000 Current
Key for UNC Population Population LOS
(MGPO) (MGPO) SerVed Served Served
3 Between the Waters MHP County .046 not in file 100 48 48 48 2200
6 Country Cove MHP County .129 not in file 100 296 296 296 100"
8 FPUA FP 10.00 9.3346 ave. Xb Xb Xb Xb 170b
11 Glen Oaks MHP System 2 County not in file not in file 100 54 54 54 8010
13 H & H MHP County .036 not in file 100 50 50 50 1660
14 Harbour Ridge County .036 .120 100 900 1520 1520 920
16 Indian River Landing County .090 .017 100 44 136 136 4700
17 Lake Manor MHP County .100 not in file 100 120 120 120 1920
18 Lakewood Park Subdivision County .050 .059 100 150 210 210 7701
19 Meadowood County Club (a.k.a. Pantherwoods) County 432 .059 100 30 100 500 1967d
20 North Hutchinson Services' County see FPUA .525 100 498 498 498 170'
21 Ocean Towers/Island Village County .120 .133 100 768 768 768 3601
22 Orange Co. Of Florida County .144 not in file 100 42 42 42 7890
23 Orchid Acres Trailer Park County .0225 .005 100 150 150 150 3501
25 Rainbow Trailer Court County .036 .016 100 34 34 34 2440
26 The Reserve Utility Corp. County .200 .073 100 220 400 1000 332d
28 Rio del Mar MHP County .015 not in file 100 128 128 128 2701
29 St. Lucie West PSL 1.000 .076 0 185 1832 26335 411d
32 Spanish Lakes Country Club Village County .115 .1263 100 1200 1200 1200 2201
33 Spanish Lakes Fairways County .233 .080 100 300 1000 1600 267d
34 Spanish Lakes One MHP County .864 .241 100 1000 1000 1000 241d
37 Whispering Creek Village County .064 not in file 100 300 300 300 4901
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Kèy Water Plant Location Capl\C;iW Cl\pl\¢ity for UNC ""'S~"'y~" . Popul¡ition population LOS
(MGPD) (MGPD)
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41 CJ's Steak House County .002 not in file 100 60 *** *** 33
46 Delmaroo's Italian Restaurant County .003 .001 max. 100 50 *** *** 60
50 Farrell's Motel County .014 not in file 100 45 *** *** 311
53 Fontenelle Plaza County .079 not in file 100 250 *** *** 316
56 FI. Pierce Cottages and Trailer Park County .050 not in file 100 75 *** *** 667
59 Gingerbread Land North Daycare County .0003 not in file 100 99 *** *** 3
60 Gingerbread Lane Too Daycare PSL .002 not in file 0 75 *** *** 27
61 Golfland Golf Shop County not in file not in file 100 25 *** *** i'
70 Lexington Supplies County .0015 not in file 100 75 *** *** 20
71 Monkey Tree Daycare Center County .002 not in file 100 45 *** *** 44
72 Loyal Order of Moose #248 County .00114 not in file 100 200 *** *** 6
73 Norris's Place for Ribs County .010 not in file 100 192 *** *** 52
84 Skyway Motel County .036 not in file 100 30 *** *** 1200
86 Sorrento's Restaurant County .010 not in file 100 150 *** *** 67
90 Timberland Campground County .030 .0039 max. 100 100 *** *** 300
95 Cloud Groves/Coca Cola Foods County .036 .004 max. 100 40 *** *** 900
98 Harbor Branch Foundation County .050 not in file 100 159 *** *** 314
99 Hubert Graves Packing County .024 not in file 100 55 ** *** 436
100 Indian River Foods, Inc. County .130 not in file 100 34 *** *** 3824
101 SI. Lucie County Airport County .115 not in file 100 30 *** *** 3833
102 SI. Lucie Packing Corp. County .072 not in file 100 60 *** *** 1200
114 Sun Grove Montessori School County .005 .0006 max. 100 115 *** *** 4
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2000
Population
Served
Projected
1995
Population
Served
Current #
of People
Served
Lucie County
Operating
Capacity
(MGPD)
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Notes:
North Hutchinson Services receive its water from FPUA. The current LOS set by the FPUA in the 1988 Master Plan.
FPUA data is based on connections. A connection could be hooked up to a single-family residence or to a condominium with numerous units. It is impossible to determine the exact numbers
with the information available. Also, some residential units are considered commercial and are included in the "General" category. From September 1989, the connection count is: residential
inside the City 9388; residential outside city 1805; general inside city 1972; general outside city 372. The Utilities Authority estimates the total number of residents served currently (December
1989) at 45,000. The projections for 1995 and 2000, taken from the 1988 FPUA Master Plan, are 54,252 and 58,412, respectively. The LOS of 170 gopd is taken from the FPUA 1988 Master
Plan.
a
b
Current LOS was determined by dividing the average current operating capacity by the current number of people served.
c
Current LOS was determined from the following equation: (Design Capacity) (Factor of 0.23) / Current # of people served. The factor was determined from the total average difference between
average operating capacity (exclusive of FPUA and PSLUSD) and design capacity, for those plants where data was available on both capacities.
d
Due to the nature
be high.
Off-season population is approximately 65% of current number of people served.
Current LOS was determined from the following equation: Design Capacity/Current # of people served. Due to lack of operating capacity, in some cases the LOS wi
of commercial, industrial and pUblic facilities, it is difficult to evaluate the LOS when it is determined this way.
Current LOS not determined due to lack of design capacity data.
Strongly influenced by seasonal population 60% of the year.
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refers to information the local FDEP office would normally have in their files.
file
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is not possible to determine the current capacity surplus or deficiency.
SLCU (St. Lucie County Utilities), LOS (Level of Service), UNC (Unincorporated St. Lucie County).
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Ft. Pierce Service Area: The Ft. Pierce Service Areas is identified as extending south to about Easy Street, west to about North Kings Highway and north to about
St. Lucie Boulevard. This encompasses a large area of unincorporated St. Lucie County. Ft. Pierce Water Utilities has planned to serve these areas in their water
and wastewater master plan.
Areas Not
Port St. Lucie: The Port St. Lucie Utilities System Department service area generally encompasses everything south of Ft. Pierce Utilities, west to Interstate 95, and
south to the County Line. The City contains several County pockets. Because of the density of these pockets and the relatively small size, interlocal agreements
will be required to serve these areas with water. The exception may be at Gatlin Boulevard just east of the 1-95 interchange, where a County pocket of respectable
size is located within one-mile of the County service area. This area should be given special consideration during the site plan review process to ensure an adequate
water supply.
Savannas Area: The Savannas area is generally defined as that area bounded on the north by the northern boundary of Sections 23, 24 and a small portion of 19
and 22; on the south by the northern boundary of the Port St. Lucie City limits; on the east by South Indian River Drive, and by an imaginary line located approximately
V2 mile west of U.S.1.
Unincorporated County Areas not in Water Service Area: The future land use plan for St. Lucie County identifies several higher density residential and commercial
areas. Of the land uses identified, classifications which would be dense enough to require some form of regional or sub-regional public water supply are medium and
high density residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use.
Much of the area east of 1-95 is served by St. Lucie County Utilities (North Hutchinson Utility District, and North County Utility District), Ft. Pierce Utilities, Port St. Lucie
Utility Systems Department (St. Lucie West), with the notable exceptions of South Hutchinson Island, the Savannas area, and that area north of the St. Lucie County
International Airport (Indrio Road).
The western area of the County is planned as agricultural, leaving the central north-south strip to be considered. Most of this strip is planned for low-density residential,
which is intended to have a minimal impact on the environment, and would be uneconomical to serve with a public water system. Water service to that area is expected
to be provided by individual wells.
Capacity Assessment
This assessment identifies facility requirements in the study areas by estimating demand, assigning demand to the existing (if any) facilities, and quantifying facility
deficiencies. Demand was estimated by applying a level of service standard for each facility to the projected population and land use within the study area, in order
to estimate average flows for the planning period. Resident population estimates and projections were based on the Traffic Area lone (TAl) data provided by the
St. Lucie County Metropolitan Planning Organization. These TAl data were based upon the high projections from the Bureau of Economic and Business Research
(BEBR) at the University of Florida for St. Lucie County.
Lucie Utility System
sewage flow is used
A range of per capita consumption was developed by the SFWMD and this is presented in Table 6-A-2. The land uses for City of Port St.
Department and the small utilities reflect the proposed uses in the study areas and a LOS of 100 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) or 120% of
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herein as a planning guide. The level of service standard for potable water systems other than those operated by Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority shall be 88 gallons per
capita per day; in August 2000, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Potable Water Master Plan Update
The level of service standard for those areas of the unincorporated County served by Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority shall be 332 gallons per capita per day. This figure
comes from the Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority, July 1999. While the County realizes that this figure is extremely high, it must be recognized that all FPUA customers
are given the same level of service standard. Since commercial customers use a great deal more water than residential customers, the 332 gallons per capita per
day is necessary.
Water treatment facilities are designed based on the maximum daily flow expected, which is generally about 1.5 times the average daily flow. Storage, distribution
and pumping capacity is based on the maximum hourly flow (generally 1.5 times the maximum daily flow) or maximum daily flow plus a fire flow, whichever is greater
Distribution systems should be looped to minimize stagnation of water, which makes proper disinfection difficult. Pipe sizes should be determined with consideration
given to ultimate flows. System pressures should be maintained at a minimum of 20 psi under maximum (fire) flow conditions.
TA~LE 6~A"?
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PUBLIC SUPPLY
Spanish Lakes Country Club Village 1,710 54.8 0.150 88
Spanish Lakes MHP 2,286 82.6 0.226 99
Port S1. Lucie Utility Systems Department 29,096 840.4 2.303 88
F1. Pierce Utility Authority 42,600 2,907.7 7.966 192
SUBTOTAL 72,985 3,951.9 10.827 148
NON·PUBLlC SUPPLY 43,625 2,336.0 6.40 148
TOTAL 116,160 6,287.9 17.227 148
1 Annual and daily water use is in million gallons; per capita use is in gallons per person per day.
985 data.
Source: South Florida Water Management District,
flows reach 80% of capacity, and under construction at 90% of capacity.
A good master plan for system development is essential. as is the commitment to follow the plan
expansion when
Treatment facilities should be in the planning phase for
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SERVICE AREA POPULATION PROJECTIONS
According to the S1. Lucie County Utilities, Water and Wastewater Master Plan, there are three primary service areas within S1. Lucie County: North Hutchinson Island
Service Area from the F1. Pierce Inlet north to the Indian River County Line; South Hutchinson Island Service Area from the Martin County Line north to the F1. Pierce
City Limits and the North County Service Area from the Indian River Lagoon to the east, the Indian River County Line to the north, Interstate 95 to the west and S1.
Lucie Boulevard to the south.
The population projection for each of the service areas indicates that as S1. Lucie County grows there will be a need for additional service capacity within the existing
water service facilities. Table 6-A-3 indicates the projected population within the Service Areas for the year 2000,2005 and the buildout of the service area. This table
indicates a significant portion of the County's overall population resides in an area located outside the proposed service area of the S1. Lucie County Utilities. Those
areas lying outside of the County's service area will be provided potable water via the following methods: one of the other two public utility providers - F1. Pierce Utility
Authority or City of Port S1. Lucie Utility Department; an internal potable water package system or via an onsite well system.
TABLE 6-A-3
St.tucieCountyUtiHties Service Area· - Population ProJections, 2000 -Buildout
Service Area 2000 2005 ..... 2020 Buildout
North County Service Area
Permanent Residents 15,095 16,725 21,686 See Note 2
Seasonal Residents 0 0 150 See Note 1
Employment 3,182 3,607 5,150 See Note 3
School Enrollment 500 500 500 500
North County Total 18,777 20,832 27,486 269,203
North Hutchinson Island Service Area
Permanent Residents 2,189 2,193 3,862 7,000
Seasonal Residents 1,653 2,320 4,320 See Note 1
Employment 189 201 235 460
School Enrollment 0 0 0 0
North Hutchinson Island Total 4,031 4,714 6,753 8,860
South Hutchinson Island Service Area
Permanent Residents 4,309 4,198 3,862 7,000
Seasonal Residents 5,434 6,634 10,234 See Note 1
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TABLE 6-A-3
Lucie County Utilities Service Area - Population Projections,
Service Area 2005
St.
Buildout
994
o
2020
790
o
765
o
2000
756
o
Employment
School Enrollment
14,994
Total Residential ERC-s - Permanent residents plus seasonal residents
Residential water demand and wastewater flow for this service area is based on future land use and not on project buildout ERC's
Commercial/industrial water demand and wastewater flow for this service area is based on available commercial/industrial area.
14,886
11,597
10,499
South Hutchinson Island Total
1.
2.
3.
Within St. Lucie County the average daily potable water demands were based on the following per capita demands: permanent & seasonal residents 00 gpcd,
employees - 120 gpcd, and school students - 20 gpcd. The estimated water demands for the year 2000, 2005, 2002 and buildout are indicated in Table 6-A-4. As
this table indicates, water demands will increase as the population increases within the service delivery area.
TABLE 6-A-4
Estimated Total Water Demands (MGD)
Buildout
2020
2005
2000
Service Area
0.88
0.68
0.48
0.41
North Hutchinson Island
1.51
.50
1
8
1.1
1.07
South Hutchinson Island
11
1
1.10
0.87
0.79
(FPUA) Service Area
-MCU Service Area
SLCU
0.40
0.40
0.31
0.28
29.00
All water demands are in million gallons per day.
values are representative of annual daily flow.
Water demands indicated are for the potable water service areas located within SI. Lucie County Utilities.
Per capita water demands were assumed to be: 100 gpcd for permanent and seasonal residents, 120 gpcd for each employee and 20
gpcd for students.
For buildout water demands for the North County study area, a unit water demand for commercial acreage of 2,000 gpd per acre was
used. Buildout water demand for the North County area assume development in the airport and Indrio Road Mixed Use Districts
achieve 70% of their maximum allowable density. Using this conservative assumption these areas account for 19.2 mgd, or 66% of the
total buildout demand.
North County,
2.81
For
flows.
2.12
representative of peak season
1.90
are
and SHI
NHI
for
Values
North County Service Area
2.
3.
4.
1
SI. Lucie County Water and Wastewater Master Plan, August 2000.
The St. Lucie County Utilities Water and Wastewater Master Plan also identifies the total projected demands for water connections through the buildout date. As Table
6-A-5 indicates, the demand for water connections will rise and, at buildout, will account for the total water demand as previously indicated in Table 6-A-4.
Source:
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Connected Wate
0.288
0.128
0.88
.5 .51
- -
within any useful planning
0.68
0.48
18
0.41
0.96
i
North County Service Area
North Hutchinson Island Service Area
Island Service Area
Connected Water demand for the North County area
Service Area
South Hutchinson
Buildout
horizon.
Connected water
St.
is not expected to occur
the water demand connected to SLCU water distribution system.
and Wastewater Master Plan, August 2000
reported since
is not
demand is
Lucie County Utilities, Water
1.
2.
Source:
Savannas Area Needs
This area is expected to develop into a fairly high density area with residential urban, residential medium, and commercial uses represented. Although the existing
water treatment plants are expected to accommodate the existing developments for several years, as the smaller treatment plants reach their useful life and more
demand is placed on the aquifer, and as septic tank and treated effluent discharge to the groundwater become more common, the need for a subregional system will
be increased. The City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department has incorporated the savanna area within its service delivery boundaries.
runs the length
main
South Hutchinson Island Needs
South Hutchinson Island is currently served in part by the Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority down to the St. Lucie/Martin County line. A 12-inch water
of the island and at the south end runs adjacent to a 12-inch line coming from Martin County. These lines are not interconnected
The population of Hutchinson Island is expected to grow only slightly, if at all, due to environmental concerns. Average daily flow is based on the level of service
standard of 120 per capita per day (pcpd). This area has minimal commercial flow, which is estimated at 30,000 gpd. It is assumed that no additional commercial
development will take place on this portion of the island.
South Hutchinson Island does not have a drinking water capacity problem, since apparent deficiencies are in reality served by FPUA. The facilities with on-site reverse-
osmosis (RO) systems, however, are presently limited in their expansion capabilities by the new FDEP policy of requiring an Industrial Waste (IW) operating permit
for the RO brine concentrate from new or modified systems. Since the FPUA service is a single line only, the service is at risk from line breaks and emergency
demands. The availability of re-use water for all wastewater customers has increased the amount of domestic water capacity on Hutchinson Island.
SLCU does not own or operate any water facilities on South Hutchinson Island. However, SLCU has an informal agreement with FPUA dating back to 1979, which
states that the South Hutchinson Island water distribution facilities would be acquired by SLCU in the future. In order to accommodate the population growth and
increased water demand through the year 2020 and buildout date of South Hutchinson Island while becoming the public service provider for potable water, the St
Lucie County Utility Department as part of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan identified the following water facility needs and improvements
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nes on South Hutchinson Island
FPUA) water
The acquisition of the Fort Pierce Utility Authority
nes on South Hutchinson Island
Increase the capacity of the existing distribution system by increasing the diameters and interconnecting FPUA and MCU water systems on South Hutchinson
Island
The acquisition of the Martin County Utility (MCU) water
2.
3.
nstall a water transmission main across the Indian River Lagoon at a feasible location eventually Interconnecting with Port S1. Lucie Utilities System
4.
MCU
with
purchase agreement
Enter into a bulk water
5.
Enter into a bulk water purchase agreement with FPUA.
6.
Construct and operate a water treatment plant on South Hutchinson Island
7.
Central County Area Needs
The central County area is generally identified as being all of the area south of Indrio Road between the Indian River and Interstate 95 and then the growth area west
of North Kings Highway and Interstate 95 all the way south to the County line. This long strip is expected to develop as residential urban, residential medium density
and commercial in the eastern portion and residential suburban in the western portion. The only water treatment plants of appreciable size are at the Reserve and
at Spanish Lakes Country Club Village and Spanish Lakes Fairways.
that by 2001, population density,
systems whether provided by large
Most of the growth from the east to 1-95 has been served by the' existing municipal or private service areas. It is anticipated
commercial uses, and other high potable water demand uses will become apparent and require regional and subregional
developers, private utilities, or by the County.
In 1999, S1. Lucie County acquired the Holiday Pines Water Treatment Plant. This acquired facility allowed the County to provide and plan future service delivery
of potable water into the central county area. The North County Utility service area was created. This area incorporates the land mass between the Indian River
County Line south to St. Lucie Boulevard, east to the Indian River Lagoon and west to the Interstate 95 Interchange. The current North County facility is 0.288-mgd
water treatment facility and distribution system. Treatment within this facility is provided by the membrane softening RO process and raw water is supplied by two
surficial wells. Treatment facilities include pretreatment (sulfuric acid, caustic and anti-scalant), pressure filtration and a single skid-mounted RO unit. Chlorination
facilities consist of a dual gas chlorinator with automatic switchover mounted on 150-pound chlorine cylinders. Other facilities include a degasifier mounted on top
of a precast concrete clear well that flows by gravity to a 0.2-MG ground storage tank. Two 20 horsepower high service pumps pressurize the distribution system
and a 50 horsepower fire pump is available to boost pressure for fire demand.
The maximum day flows at this facility have approached 95% of permitted plant capacity, indicating little excess capacity is available at this plant. This facility currently
serves over 1,000 equivalent residential units and consists of approximately 10 miles of piping. In order to accommodate the population growth needs and water
demands into the year 2020 and the north county buildout, the following water facility needs and improvements were identified:
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nto a Regional Water Treatment Plan. increasing the facilities water capacity as follows:
(WTP)
Treatment Plan
Expansion of the Holiday Pines Water
0.75 mgd by 2005,
1.75 mgd by 2008, and
2.75 mgd by 2015.
a.
b.
c.
to the St
Lucie Village
to Harbor Branch and to St
nterchange. along US
to Interstate 95
The Installation of a Floridan Wel
Expand the distribution system along Indrio Road from US
Lucie Airport Industrial Park.
2.
3.
Provide service to the existing developments within the North County Service Area, such as: Lakewood Park, Spanish Lakes Country Club and Pantherwoods.
4.
Wells.
Research and provide alternative raw water sources from either Surficial Wells or Floridian Aquifer
5.
Lucie County.
ndrio Road and east of Taylor Dairy Road in St
Construct and operate, by 2020, a new regional water treatment plant to be located south of
6.
the Holiday Pines Water Treatment Plant and proposed Regional Water Treatment Plant
for disposal of Reverse Osmosis concentrate from
Create program
7.
North Hutchinson Island
On North Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County Utilities provides potable water to all developed units. St. Lucie County Utilities owns and operates the North Hutchinson
Island water distribution system storage and pumping facilities at the Bryn Mawr utility site and obtains water from FPUA through a master metered interconnect. The
distribution system served approximately 3,100 equivalent residential connections (ERC's) in 1998. There are some limited shallow wells utilized for irrigation on North
Hutchinson Island, but none produce water of sufficient quality for potable water use.
Water distribution piping on North Hutchinson Island is a combination of PVC, ductile iron and asbestos cement (AC) pipe. There are approximately 5 miles of 6-inch
to 10-inch AC pipe in the older, south portion of the system. Replacement of this AC pipe was included in the SLCU's 10-year Improvement Plan. There are
approximately 5 miles of transmission main between the master metered FPUA connection at Little Jim Bridge and the northern limit of the distribution system. This
transmission main is primarily 18-inch ductile iron pipe, with the exception of approximately 3,000 feet of 10-inch AC pipe south of the WWTP. Most of the newer water
main installations are PVC pipe. All of the distribution piping is in good operating condition.
The Byrn Mawr utility water site includes a 0.2MG ground storage tank, two 40 horsepower high service pumps with associated piping and valves, and a 10,OOO-gallon
hydropneumatic tank. These facilities boost the system pressure for Bryn Mawr Ocean Towers, a high-rise development. The ground storage tank is a field-erected
tank concrete tank and is in poor condition. Spalling concrete and small leaks are evident at several locations on the tank. The high service pumps and associated
piping and valves are in good operating condition, with most of this newly installed in 1996. The hydropneumatic tank appeared to be in serviceable condition but
has not been subjected to a rigorous structural inspection in recent years. These facilities should be replaced by the proposed 1.0 MG prestressed concrete storage
tank and high service pumping facility.
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n order to maintain sufficient water capacity at the North Hutchinson Water Plant to maintain quality service at the buildout of North Hutchinson Island the following
required improvements have been identified:
system improvements;
Construction of a 1.0 MG water storage tank and re-pump facility at the Bryn Mawr site.
Rehabilitate/replace portions of the existing distribution system
Replace portions of the water .Iine distribution system
mplement the planned water
a.
b.
c.
nterconnect the existing system with Vero Beach to insure future delivery of services
2.
the North County.
from
Direction dri
3.
General Performance of Existing Facilities
As can be seen in the preceding date, with the exception of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority and the City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department, all other treatment
facilities in the County are project specific. Information was not readily available with which to analyze the general performance of these facilities which serve the
unincorporated County, evaluate the adequacy of the current level of service provided by the facilities, the general condition and expected life of the facilities, and
the impact of the facilities upon adjacent natural resources. Because, in part, of the lack of information for these facilities, the County has committed to prepare a
Potable Water Master Plan for the Unincorporated County. As this information becomes available as a result of the master planning effort, it will be incorporated into
this sub-element through the plan amendment process.
Master Plan for the Unincorporated County
n January 1999, St. Lucie County Utilities completed a draft of the 1998-99 Draft Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update. This update analyzed the existing
systems, identified overall needs and laid out a program for the orderly provision of this service. Upon completion of this master plan, pertinent information will be
incorporated into this sub-element through the plan amendment process. In August 2000, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners adopted the St. Lucie
County Utilities Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update.
Potable Water
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The following Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives. and Policies are modifications of the portions of the Element as adopted in 1990.
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POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
PROVIDE NEEDED PUBLIC UTILITIES IN A MANNER THAT RESULTS IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE, ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, SAFE AND ECONOMIC
POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS CONSISTENT WITH PRESENT DEMAND AND FUTURE GROWTH REQUIREMENTS ANDTHAT PROMOTES ORDERLY,
COMPACT URBAN GROWTH.
GOAL 6A.1
do not promote urban sprawl
The County shall provide potable water facilities that
Objective
6A.1.1
not
wi
The utility seNice areas, as delineated in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, will be determined on the basis of economy and efficient operation but
promote linear or leapfrog development. The utility seNice areas shall be reviewed and updated every 5 years (beginning 2002)
Policy
6A.1 .1 .1
The County will determine the most cost effective and efficient means of providing potable water seNice to all areas of the urban seNice area as depicted in Policy
1.1.5.1 in a manner that will not promote linear or leapfrog development consistent with Policy 1.1.5.2. The County utility department will publish on an annual basis
a SeNice Availability Report setting forth the availability of potable water seNice from the various potential suppliers of such seNice to the unincorporated areas
of the County that meets the requirements of Goal 6D.1 and this Policy.
Policy
6A.1 .1 .1 b
Provision of regional (not including package treatment plants) potable water seNice shall be limited to the utility seNice availability options set forth in the annual
SeNice Availability Report described in Policy 6D.1.1.1 b.
Policy
6A.1.1.2
The County shall implement procedures for ensuring that when a development permit is issued, pursuant to the then current Service Availability Report,
adequate facility capacity is available or will be available to serve the development concurrent with the impacts, in order to meet the adopted level of
service standards.
Objective
6A.1.2
be specifically conditioned on the availability of seNices necessary to maintain level of seNice standards as adopted within this Comprehensive
wi
All development
Plan.
Policy
6A.1.2.
Pierce
Pierce Utilities Authority shall be 332 gallons per capita per day (Ft.
The level of seNice standard for those areas of the unincorporated County seNed by Ft
Utilities Authority, 1999).
Policy
6A.1.2.2
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The level of service standard for potable water systems other than those owned and operated by Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority shall be permanent and seasonal
residents - 100 gpcd, employees - 120 gpcd and school students - 20 gpcd (gallons per day per capita).
Policy
6A.1.2.3
The County shall include in the annual Service Availability Report an update of all improvements, expansions, or increases in the capacities of facilities of the
various potential suppliers of service to the unincorporated areas of the County to ensure compatibility with the established level of service standards for such
facilities.
Policy
6A.1.2.4
The County shall prepare annual summaries of capacity and demand information for each facility of the various potential suppliers of service to the unincorporated
areas of the County.
Policy
6A. 1.2.5
regional
Development within the unincorporated areas of the County will only be permitted when such development ties into or makes provision for tying into a
or sub-regional system that is available as set forth in the annual Service Availability Report.
Policy
6A. 1.2.6
The County shall require that developments of regional impact determine the available quantity and quality of water resources for treatment to potable water beneath
the development; determine the effect of withdrawl on surrounding environment, users and potential users; and make such information available to the County.
Policy
6A. 1.2.7
The County will establish and maintain a five-year and twenty-year schedule of capital improvement needs for the public facilities In the recognized
County service areas.
Objective
6A.1.3
for the purpose of evaluating and
By December 2003, the County will form a committee, composed of representatives from the appropriate County departments
ranking capital improvement projects proposed for inclusion in the five-year capital improvement schedule
Policy
6A.1.3
mprovements within a facility type are to be considered in the following order of priority, as determined by the Board of County
Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, including repair, remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving and/or maintaining levels
of service.
The following public facility
Commissioners:
A.
Policy
6A.1.3.2
New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in levels of service
B.
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as updated by the annual review of the Capital
five fiscal years
New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next
Improvements Element
C
maintaining levels of service.
Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of achieving and/or
New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years by either
D.
E.
providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth beyond the next five fiscal years. or
providing higher quality public facilities that are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities.
Facilities not described in Subsections A through E, above, but which the County is obligated to complete, provided that such obligation is evidenced by
a written agreement the County executed prior to July 31. 1990.
2.
F.
construction or improvement in accordance with this Policy shall be evaluated to identify any plans of State agencies or the
District that affect, or will be affected by, the proposed capital improvement
All facilities scheduled fo
South Florida Water Management
G
Project evaluation may also involve additional criteria that are unique to each type of public facility, as described in other elements of this Comprehensive
Plan.
H
the Board of County Commissioners wi
In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders
schedule capital improvements to serve developments in the following order of priority:
Policy
6A.1.3.3
previously approved orders permitting new development,
A.
and
new orders permitting redevelopment,
B.
new orders permitting new development
The County shall take steps to insure that entities in the unincorporated County are adequately served. and in order to protect our drinking water shal
investigate needs for waste disposal other than septic tanks and sewage systems.
C
Objective
6A.1.4
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
ne on Hutchinson Island.
nterlocal agreements between FPUA and Martin County for an emergency connection at the County
The County shall encourage
The County shall coordinate with the other potential providers of central potable water service within the unincorporated areas of the County so that
the extension of, or increase in the capacity of, facilities to meet future potable water capacity is available when needed.
Policy
6A.1 .4.
Objective
6A.1.5
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the County shall require that all applicants provide verification that water service can be provided in conformance with the
policies in this plan and that adequate system capacity is available if a central system is to be utilized.
Policy
6A.1.5
THE COUNTY SHALL AGGRESSIVELY IDENTIFY, PROTECT, CONSERVE, AND BEST UTILIZE THE COUNTY'S AVAILABLE WATER SUPPLY RESOURCES.
update the wellfield protection plan for public potable water supply sources in or adjacent to the unincorporated
the County wi
2004
By December 31
County.
GOAL 6A.2
Objective
6A.2.1
By December 2003, the County shall in conjunction with FDEP, SFWDM, County Public Health Unit, and existing utility systems, determine and map the location
of all existing public potable water supply wells which are permitted to withdraw 100,000 gpd or greater. The County shall annually update this map and keep copies
of this map on file.
Policy
6A.2.1.1
utilities and other potential providers of central potable water service establish
The County shall in conjunction with FDEP, SFWMD, County Public Health Unit
the probable location of public potable water supply wells in the County.
Policy
6A.2.1.2
The County shall in conjunction with SFWMD, USGS, or other agencies, establish the shallow aquifer characteristics of proposed public potable water supply wells
to allow approximation of the zones of influence of public potable water supply wells and shall develop regulations or restrictions, consistent with, and in coordination
with existing State regulations to discourage or restrict the location of new or expanded activities that would or could impact upon the public potable water supply
wells.
Policy
6A.2.1.3
public potable water supply wells.
and may contribute to the degradation of,
The County shall identify land uses which may not be compatible with
Policy
6A.2.1.4
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The County shall condition the issuance of development orders or permits on demonstration of the compatibility of the proposed land uses with existing or future
public potable water supply wells.
Policy
6A.2.1.5
mplementation of a wellfield protection plan
the County shall establish a fee system to provide funding for development and
the following policies.
conservation program incorporating, at a minimum,
By July 2004
The County shall continue to develop a comprehensive water
Policy
6A.2.1.6
with the requirements of the Florida Building Code.
The County shall continue to require water saving devices in new construction, consistent
Objective
6A.2.2
The County shall enforce the landscaping portion of the existing land development regulations and on an ongoing basis require more exacting provisions for native
landscaping plants and xeriscaping.
Policy
6A.2.2.
Policy
6A.2.2.2
day. Any new
new sewage treatment plants operating above 250,000 gallons per
The Land Development Regulations shall require wastewater reuse plans for
reuse plan shall be approved by the FDEP.
Policy
6A.2.2.3
The County shall encourage reuse and reclamation of water for irrigation. landscape, agriculture, and industry as an alternative to the use of potable water supplies.
rrigation
water conservation and the use of gray water for
provide for education of the public concerning the need for
Policy
6A.2.2.4
The County shal
No Conditional Uses for sand mining and no rezonings to Industrial, Extraction (IX) will be granted within public potable water supply recharge areas designated
through the Wellfield Protection Ordinance; when the information is available to designate aquifer recharge areas, this policy will be revised through a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to include those areas
Policy
6A.2.2.5
Policy
6A.2.2.6
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
By December 2005, the County shall implement the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan, prepared by the SFWMD, by amending the land development
regulations to identify water available and allocation rates to protect natural systems from competing water uses.
Objective
6A.2.3
reducing
For normal, average rainfall years, water availability, use, allocation, and management plans, the County shall prevent the increasing water demands from
the important ecological, recreational and navigational values provided by the natural systems.
Policy
6A.2.3
rreversible Impacts on ecological systems and minimize
flood situations shall avoid
emergency drought and
Water use, allocation, and management plans for
long term adverse impacts.
Policy
6A.2.3.2
The County shall not rely upon water supply sources outside its jurisdictional boundaries to meet the water supply needs of new growth and development unt
water availability, use, allocation and management plans have been adopted for the proposed source area which specifically allocate water for such use.
Policy
6A.2.3.3
THE COUNTY SHALL INSTITUTE A PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR
THE GROWTH NEEDS IN THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTY
GOAL 6A.3
In cooperation with the SFWMD, the County shall, by December 2002, complete a master plan which determines and quantifies groundwater resources
available to growth areas in both the surficial and Floridian aquifers, evaluates methods of treatment, considers environmental impact, considers
alternative financing options, and provides a schedule for County acquisition of water service.
Objective
6A.3.1
nclude:
be) isolated by existing service areas. natural geographic boundaries, political boundaries
Plan to identify and provide for public water supplies to
The County shall continually update the Water and Wastewater Master
wi
Identification of areas of high growth potential which are (or
low growth potential areas, or other demarcations.
A.
.1
Policy
6A.3.1
Projection of population growth in these areas.
Inventory of existing water treatment plants within the area, the
B.
C.
and population as
potential for acquisition
provision of service by potential suppliers of water
condition. and their
based on level of service,
Establishment of needs of a public water system
established above
D.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The County shall as part of the Master Plan Update process, authorize or cause to be authorized, a treatment and transport study to determine the recommended
methods for supplying water treatment and transport, if necessary, for each service area identified under Policy 6D.3.1.1.
Policy
6A.3.1.2
nclude
The studies wi
review of needs. based on projected population and level of service
A
A
waste disposal considerations. and economic costs
methods, environmental effects
An Inventory of available water quantity and quality data.
well locations, treatment
An analysis of potential aquifer sources
and efficiencies.
B.
C
Recommended method of treatment
D
An evaluation of environmental effects, waste disposal considerations, and costs.
E.
the source to the distribution system
needs and alternatives to deliver treated or raw water from
Identification of transfer
F.
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A recommendation for wellfield location, configuration. source aquifer, number and spacing of wells
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POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The County shall provide, where feasible, public water supply service within the unincorporated areas of the County; criteria for evaluating the feasibility
of providing such public water service will be part of each Water Master Plan Update.
Objective
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nclude:
which studies wi
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financial studies for areas identified under Policy 6D.3
The County shall authorize engineering and
Policy
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me frame for development.
Review of area needs and
A.
rate
timing of provision of public water service
recommended method of funding,
financial considerations. including
Preliminary identification of facility development necessary to meet the needs and
Preliminary cost estimates and a schedule of capital expenditure projects
structure and revenue projections.
B.
C
the Improved facilities
The cost of all new potable water infrastructure and distribution systems shall be borne by those who directly benefit from
Policy
6A.3.2.2
n order to provide the most cost effective and efficient provision of public water service within the unincorporated areas of the County, the County shal
communicate with the other potential providers of public water service regarding availability of and willingness to provide public water service from such providers
to meet the needs of development within the unincorporated areas of the County.
Policy
6A.3.2.3
By December 31,2005, in order to provide maximum coverage of potable water delivery on South Hutchinson Island Service Area, for the 5-year planning period
and through buildout of the area, the County shall implement the Water and Wastewater Master Plan by determining if the following identified facility needs and/or
improvements will be required
Policy
6A.3.2.4
nes on South Hutc;hinson Island
The acquisition of the MCU water lines on South Hutchinson Island
The acquisition of the FPUA water
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
nterconnecting FPUA and MCU water systems on South
Increase the capacity of the existing distribution system by Increasing the diameters and
Hutchinson Island.
C
nterconnect with Port St. Lucie Utilities
eventually
nstall a water transmission main across the Indian River Lagoon at a feasible location that wi
D
MCU
nto a bulk water purchase agreement with
Enter
E.
with FPUA.
Enter into a bulk water purchase agreement
F.
Construct and operate a County owned Water Treatment Plant on South Hutchinson Island
By December 31,2005, in order to provide maximum coverage of potable water delivery within the North County Service Areas, for the 5-year planning period and
through buildout of the area, the County shall implement the Water and Wastewater Master Plan by determining if the following identified facility needs and/or
improvements will be required:
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Policy
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.75 mgd by 2008 and 2.75
ncreasing the facility by 0.75 mgd by 2005
nto a Regional Water Treatment Plant,
WTP
Expansion of the Holiday Pines
by 2015.
A.
to Harbor Branch and St. Lucie
nterchange. along US Highway No.
to 1-95
The installation of a Floridian Wel
Expand the distribution system along Indrio Road from US Highway #1
Village, to the St. Lucie Airport Industrial Park.
B.
C
Provide service to the existing developments within the North County Service Area.
D.
Wells.
Research and provide alternative raw water sources from either Surficial Wells or Floridian Aquifer
E.
ndrio Road and east of Taylor Dairy Road.
the Holiday Pines Water Treatment Plan and proposed Regional Water Treatment
Construct and operate, by 2020, a new regional water treatment plant to be located south of
for disposal of Reverse Osmosis concentrate from
Create a program
Plant
F.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
By December 31, 2005, in order to provide maximum coverage of potable water delivery within the North Hutchinson Island Service Area, for the 5-year planning
period and through buildout of the area, the County shall implement the Water and Wastewater Master Plan by determining if the following facility needs and/or
improvements will be required:
Policy
6A.3.2.6
Site
system Improvements
Construct a 1.0 MG water storage tank and re-pump facility at the Bryn Mawr
Rehabilitate/replace portions of the existing distribution system
Replace portions of the water line distribution system.
to
the following planned water
1.
2.
3.
nterconnect the existing system with Vero Beach
mplement
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6B
SOLID WASTE
SUB-ELEMENT
CHAPTER 6 (B)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT
Prepared by:
St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County
Department of Growth Management
ADOPTED - January 9, 1990
REVISED - March 5, 2002 (Ord. 02-008)
REVISED - January 6, 2004 (Compliance Agreement)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NTRODUCTION .............................. .
BACKGROUND .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. TERMS, CONCEPTS, AND DEFINITIONS ...............................
8. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ........................................
EXISTING CONDITIONS ...........................................................
A. SOILS SUITA81L1TY ................................................
8. GROUNDWATER..........................................······· .
C. SURFACE WATER. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. NATURAL RESOURCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXISTING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. GLADES ROAD LANDFILL SITE ......................................
NEEDS ASSESSMENT ............................................................
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ...............................................
LIST OF TABLES
T A8LE 6-8-1 Federal and State Regulatory Reviews Applicable to Solid Waste Facilities, S1. Lucie County
TA8LE 6-8-2 Existing Land Use Acreage in County, 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T A8LE 6-8-3 Planned Land Allocation at Glades Road Landfill, S1. Lucie County
T A8LE 6-8-4 Glades Road Site, Class I - 8uildout, Remaining Capacity . . . .
T A8LE 6-8-5 Glades Road Site 8uildout, C&D Remaining Capacity .......
T A8LE 6-8-6 Glades Road Site 8uildout, C&D Remaining Capacity .......
T A8LE 6-8-7 Projected Waste Tonnage, 1987-2015, S1. Lucie County. . . . .
LIST OF fiGURES
FIGURE 6-8-1 Past and Present Landfill Sites
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ATTACHMENTS
Existing Site Plan tor Landtl
Remaining Class I Capacity in Cubic Yards
Remaining C & D Capacity in Cubic Yards
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT
NTRODUCTION
S1. Lucie County has been operating its present landfill since 1978. In 1990, the County retained the firm of Camp Dresser & McKee to prepare a Solid Waste
Management Master Plan that was delivered in December, 1991. This plan was used extensively for the preparation of this sub-element. An additional report used
was a Build-Out Plan prepared by Camp, Dresser & McKee, July 21, 1989
It should be pointed out that the 1991 Solid Waste Management Master Plan was based on medium growth projections as prepared by the Bureau of Economic and
Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida. The 1990 Solid Waste Element of the County's Comprehensive Plan used the high population projection from
BEBR as approved by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) in 1990. For the purpose of the year 2000 update to this sub-element, St. Lucie County has used
the medium growth projections for the community, consistent with the 1990 Solid Waste Management Plan.
Lucie County have included:
990 and 2000, in the Implementation of the solid waste program of St
Recent developments, between
lA, a 12.5 acre. double-lined. Class I garbage disposal area.
The permitting of Phase
area.
the southern borrow pit
ion cubic yards of cover material from
i
The dredging of one m
2.
and C&D disposal area of the Glades Road
facility at the Glades Road Landf
Execution of contracts for the recycling of textiles, clean wood waste, and corrugated cardboard from the Class
Landfill.
The research. design, permitting, and construction of a balefi
3.
4.
BACKGROUND
TERMS, CONCEPTS, AND DEFINITIONS
The materials dealt with in this sub-element have recently been redefined in amendments to Section 403.703, Florida Statutes or are consistent with the Florida
Administrative Code, Rules for the Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Section 62-701. The amended definitions are included herein in their entirety.
A.
ke function
of the State Constitution. and when s. 403.706(20)
any successor agency performing a
Art. VI
"County" or any like term, means a political subdivision of the state established pursuant to S
applies means a special district or other entity.
means the Department of Environmental Protection or
Department'
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"Municipality" or any like term, means a municipality created pursuant to general or special law authorized or recognized pursuant to s. 2 or s. 6, Art. VI
of the State Constitution, and when s. 403.706(20) applies means a special district or other entity.
3.
Person" means any and all persons, natural or artificial, including any individual, firm, or association; any municipal or private corporation organized or
existing under the laws of this state or any other state; any county of this state; and any governmental agency of this state or the Federal Government
4.
means those materials which are capable of being recycled and which would otherwise be processed or disposed of as solid waste.
"Recycling" means any process by which solid waste, or materials which would otherwise become solid waste. are collected. separated. or processed and
reused or returned to use in the form of raw materials or products.
Recyclable material
5.
6.
"Recovered materials" means metal, paper, glass, plastic, textile, or rubber materials, that have known recycling potential, can be feasiblely recycled, and
have been diverted and source separated or have been removed from the solid waste stream for sale, use, or reuse as raw materials, whether or not the
materials require subsequent processing or separation from each other, but does not include materials destined for any use that constitutes disposal.
Recovered materials as described above are not solid waste.
7.
way,
Solid waste management" means the process by which solid waste is collected, transported, stored, separated, processed, or disposed of in any other
according to an orderly, purposeful, and planned program, which includes closure and long-term maintenance..
8.
control of the
energy from solid waste. excluding those materials or solid waste under
"Resource recovery" means the process of recovering materials or
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
9.
"Solid waste management facility" means any solid waste disposal area, volume reduction plant, transfer station, materials recovery facility, or other facility,
the purpose of which is resource recovery or the disposal, recycling, processing, or storage of solid waste. The term does not include recovered materials
processing facilities which meet the requirements of Section 403.70046, Florida Statutes (1999), except the portion of such facilities, if any, that is used for
the management of solid waste
o.
final resting place for solid waste, including landfills and incineration
"Solid waste disposal facility" means any solid waste management facility which is the
facilities that produce ash from the process of incinerating municipal solid waste.
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integrally used in the actual process of recovering material or energy
Materials Recovery Facility" means a solid waste management facility that provides for the extraction from solid waste of recyclable materials, materials
suitable for use as a fuel or soil amendment, or any combination of such materials
machinery exclusively and
or
means equipment
Resource recovery equipment"
resources from solid waste.
2.
3.
"Solid waste" means sludge unregulated under the federal Cleah Water Act or Clean Air Act, sludge from a waste treatment works, water supply treatment
plant, or air pollution control facility, or garbage, rubbish, refuse, special waste, or other discarded material, including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained
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Recovered materials as defined herein
gaseous materials resulting from domestic, industrial. commercial. mining, agricultural. or governmental operations
are not solid waste.
"Volume reduction plant" includes incinerators, pulverizers, compactors, shredding and baling plants. composting plants. and other plants which accept and
process solid waste for recycling or disposal.
5.
means vegetative matter resulting from landscaping maintenance and land-clearing operations.
trash'
"Yard
6.
hold solid waste for transport to a processing or disposal facility.
"Construction and demolition debris" means discarded materials generally considered to be not water soluble and nonhazardous in nature, including, but
not limited to, steel, glass, brick, concrete, asphalt roofing material, pipe, gypsum wallboard, and lumber, from the construction or destruction of a structure
as part of a construction or demolition project or from the renovation of a structure, and including rocks, soils, tree remains, trees, and other vegetative matter
that normally results from land clearing or land development operations for a construction project, including such debris from construction of structures at
a site remote from the construction or demolition project site. Mixing of construction and demolition debris with other types of solid waste will cause it to be
classified as other than construction and demolition debris. The term also includes
means a site the primary purpose of which is to store or
"Transfer station
7.
8.
plastic, wood and metal scraps from a construction project
Effective January 1, 1997, except as provided in Section 403.707(12)0), Florida Statutes (1999), unpainted, non-treated wood scraps from facilities
manufacturing materials used for that construction of structures or their components and unpainted, non-treated wood pallets provided the wood
scraps and pallets are separated from other solid waste where generated and the generator of such wood scraps or pallets implements reasonable
practices of the generating industry to minimize the commingling of wood scraps or pallets with other solid waste; and
Clean cardboard, paper
a.
b.
De minimis amounts of nonhazardous wastes that are generated at construction or destruction projects, provided such amounts are consistent with
best management practices of the industry.
c.
means a disposal facility which receives an average of 20 tons or more per day.
"Class I solid waste disposal area
9.
solid waste disposal area" means a disposal facility which receives an average of less than 20 tons per day of solid waste.
pose no significant threat
wi
t
"Class
"Closure" means the cessation of operation of a solid waste management facility and the act of securing such facility so that
to human health or the environment.
20.
"Disposal" means the discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any solid waste or hazardous waste into or upon any land or water
so that such solid waste or hazardous waste or any constituent thereof may enter other lands or be emitted into the air or discharged into any waters, including
groundwaters. or otherwise enter the environment.
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hazardous waste
"Hazardous waste" means solid waste, or a combination of solid wastes, which, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious
characteristics, may cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness or
may pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly transported, disposed of, stored, treated, or otherwise
managed. The term does not include human remains that are disposed of by persons licensed under Chapter 470, Florida Statutes (1999).
means the act or process of producing solid or
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or treated.
treatment
means any building, site, structure, or equipment at or by which hazardous waste is disposed of, stored
"Hazardous waste management" means the systematic control of the collection, source separation, storage, transportation, processing
recycling, and disposal of hazardous wastes
Hazardous waste facility'
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recovery,
"Manifest" means the record keeping system used for identifying the concentration, quantity, composition, origin, routing, and destination of hazardous waste
during its transportation from the point of generation to the point of disposal, storage, or treatment.
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storage, or processing of solid waste at and by the facility.
"Storage" means the containment or holding of a hazardous waste, either on a temporary basis or for a period of years, in such a manner as not to constitute
disposal of such hazardous waste.
means the disposal
with respect to any solid waste management facility,
"Operation
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nto the state to any off-site intermediate points, and to
point of entry
from the point of generation or
treatment. or exit from the state
"Transport" means the movement of hazardous waste
the point of off-site ultimate disposal, storage,
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"Treatment", when used in connection with hazardous waste, means any method, technique, or process, including neutralization, designed to change the
physical, chemical, or biological character or composition of any hazardous waste so as to neutralize it or render it nonhazardous, safe for transport, amenable
to recovery, amenable to storage or disposal, or reduced in volume or concentration. The term includes any activity or processing designed to change the
physical form or chemical composition of hazardous waste so as to render it nonhazardous.
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"Hazardous substance" means any substance which is defined as a hazardous substance in the United States Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, 94 Stat. 2767.
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who provides evidence of financial responsibility for an owner or operator under Chapter
other than the owner or operator,
Land disposal" means any placement of hazardous waste in or on the land and includes, but is not limited to, placement in a landfill, surface impoundment,
waste pile, injection well, land treatment facility, salt bed formation, salt dome formation, or underground mine or cave, or placement in a concrete vault or
bunker intended for disposal purposes
"Guarantor" means any person
403. Florida Statutes (1999).
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tires, used oi
mited to, white goods, waste
"Special wastes" means solid wastes that can require special handling and management, including, but not
lead-acid batteries, construction and demolition debris, ash residue, yard trash, and biological wastes.
"Clean debris" means any solid waste which is virtually inert and which is not a pollution threat to groundwater or surface waters and is not a fire hazard, and
which is likely to retain its physical and chemical structure under expected conditions of disposal or use. The term includes uncontaminated concrete,
including embedded pipe or steel, brick, glass, ceramics, and other wastes designated by the Department
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Processing" means any technique designed to change the physical, chemical, or biological character or composition of any solid waste so as to render
safe for transport, amenable to recovery, storage or recycling, or safe for disposal. or reduced in volume or concentration.
"Sludge" includes the accumulated solids, residues, and precipitates generated as a result of waste treatment or processing, including wastewater treatment,
water supply treatment, or operation of an air pollution control facility, and mixed liquids and solids pumped from septic tanks, grease traps, privies, or similar
waste disposal appurtenances.
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ranges, water heaters, freezers, and other similar domestic and commercial large appliances
"Biomedical waste" means any solid waste or liquid waste which may present a threat of infection to humans. The term includes, but is not limited to: non-
liquid human tissue and body parts; laboratory and veterinary waste which contain human-disease-causing agents; used disposable sharps; human blood,
and human blood products and body fluids; and other materials which in the opinion of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services represent a
significant risk of infection to persons outside the generating facility. The term does not include human remains that are disposed of by persons licensed
under Chapter 470, Florida Statutes (1999).
"White goods" includes inoperative and discarded refrigerators
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"Biomedical waste generator" means a facility or person that produces or generates biomedical waste. The term includes, but is not limited to: hospitals;
skilled nursing or convalescent hospitals; intermediate care facilities; clinics; dialysis clinics; dental offices; health maintenance organizations; surgical clinics;
medical buildings; physicians offices: laboratories; veterinary clinics: and funeral homes
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"Biological waste" means solid waste that causes or has the capability of causing disease or infection and includes, but is not limited to: biomedical waste;
diseased or dead animals; and other waste~ capable of transmitting pathogens to humans or animals. The term does not include human remains that are
disposed of by persons licensed under Chapter 470, Florida Statutes (1999).
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For the purpose of this element, the term "solid waste" excludes hazardous waste and has been used to include the following classifications which indicate general
characteristics of the materials and their sources of generation.
Residential wastes are mixed household wastes, including yard trash generated by the general population
Commercial wastes are generated by the commercial and institutional sectors. Physical characteristics of these wastes are similar to those of residential
wastes, in that they consist largely of combustible materials in the form of paper and food waste from offices, restaurants. retail establishments, schools,
hospitals, motels, and churches.
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These wastes also include
Industrial wastes include wastes generated by industrial processes and manufacturing operations, excluding hazardous wastes
general industrial housekeeping and support activity wastes.
The primary focus of this element is to identify the facilities and management plans that the County will need in order to manage and dispose of the solid and household
hazardous wastes generated in the County. For solid wastes, these include recycling programs and landfills. Solid Waste Transfer Facilities have not been included
as part of this Sub-Element due to the central location of the County's Solid Waste disposal site, but these facilities may be considered in the future. For household
hazardous waste, only transfer stations will be addressed since disposal of such wastes within solid waste landfills is not permitted in Florida by Section 403.722, F.S.
Landfills are classified for regulatory purposes
The term "landfill" refers to the final disposal site of solid wastes and, as it implies, involves the burial of the wastes
according to the characteristics of the wastes they are permitted to receive.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The potential environmental impacts of solid waste facilities have led to the development of an extensive network of permitting requirements at the federal and state
levels. Impacts on air and water quality are reviewed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection(FDEP), and where dredging and filling might occur, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
also provides state level review of stormwater quality and quantity impacts through their permitting and regulation processes. Actual construction and operation of
solid waste facilities requires further permits and review by FDEP. For processing plants which will generate electrical power or require tall emission stacks, further
FDEP and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) review may be required. These federal and state regulatory responsibilities are summarized in Table 6-8-1.
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For hazardous waste, the National Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 directed EPA to develop a national program to regulate and manage
hazardous waste and provide incentives for states to adopt consistent programs. The national Comprehensive Emergency Response and Compensation Liability
Act (CERCLA), passed in 1980, provided EPA with authority and funds to respond to incidents requiring site clean-up and emergency mitigation (the EPA "Superfund"
Program). This act also defined the liability of businesses engaged in hazardous waste generation, transport and disposal, and provided enforcement processes.
980, adopted federal guidelines and directed FDEP to develop and implement
passed in
F.S.)
The Florida Resource Recovery and Management Act (Sec. 403.701
a hazardous waste management program. This act provided for
adoption of federal hazardous waste definitions;
1 )
to monitor hazardous waste from generation to disposal
a system
2)
an annual inventory of large hazardous waste generators
3)
requirements regulating treatment, storage and disPQsal of hazardous waste
and site clean-up;
funds for hazardous waste spi
permit
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hazardous waste management facility site selection procedures; and
6)
fines and penalties for violators
Amendments to the Florida Water Quality Assurance Act of 1983 provided directions and funds to establish a cooperative hazardous waste management program
among local, regional and state levels of government. These changes included provisions for County-level hazardous waste management assessments, regional
and statewide facility needs assessments, and site selection for hazardous waste management facilities at the County, regional, and state levels
7)
The June, 1988, Florida Solid Waste Management and Volume Reduction Act required each county to reduce the volume of landfilled solid waste by 30% by December
31 994. As of December 1996, S1. Lucie County has achieved a 31 % recycling/diversion rate.
(subsequent to testing)
emissions in attainment
emission in non-attainment
Construction of air pollution source
Operation of air pollution source (subsequent to testing)
areas
areas
Air
Air
FDEP, EPA1
FDEP
FDEP
FDEP
Air Quality
New and Modified Source Review Requirements
1. Prevention of Significant Deterioration
2. New Source Review of Non-attainment
Permit to Construct Air Pollution Sources
Permit to Operate Air Pollution Sources
ity
source)
Dredging and filling where possible effect on water qual
Discharge into state waters (construction of point
FDEP, COE2
FDEP, EPA,
SFWMD
Quality
t to Dredge and Fi
t to Construct
Water
Perm
Discharge into state waters (operation)
Consumptive use of surface and groundwater and drilling of wells
impoundments
permit
FDEP, EPA SFWMD, NPDES
SFWMD
SFWMD4
Wastewater Discharge
Water Quality and Quantity
Permit to Construct Wastewater Discharge
Consumptive Use Permit
Surface Water
Perm
Drainage
Construction of solid waste facilities
Solid Waste
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Any power plant over 50 MW. Optional for smaller facilities
Construction of a tall emission stack
EIS
FDEP, SFWMD
FDEp3
Permit to Operate a Solid Waste Facility
Other
Certification of Proposed Electrical Power Generating Plant Site
Construction
FAA
Notice of
EPA, COE, or affected federal
agency
FDEP reviews permit and recommends to EPA the action to take. Final determination is issued by EPA.
Joint application between FDEP and Corps of Engineers.
Use of the Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act (PPSA) may preclude the need for individual permit applications under Florida law since it serves as a clearinghouse for these
various permits. A Memorandum of Understanding has been reached with EPA. Their permit requirements may also be addressed under the PPSA.
Local Water Control Districts have review of construction permitting and operation of solid waste facilities that may impact their facilities.
involvement
federal
upon
requirements dependent
Statewide Provisions
Impact
1 )
2)
3)
Environmental
NOTE:
4)
Technical design criteria for solid waste facilities have been codified by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in Chapter 62-701 through 62-722,
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) titled, "Resource Recovery and Management". The following is a brief generalization of that section (as of November, 1988). There
are three classifications of landfills that have different construction and operating standards.
20 tons or 50 cubic yards per day of solid waste, a liner is required. an initial daily covering is required.
Class
days
less than 20 tons or 50 cubic yards per day of solid waste, a liner is required, mitial cover required at least once every four
I
Class
leachate and gas controls
Upon receipt of a Class I or Class Landfill Permit Application, the FDEP forwards a copy to the appropriate water management district which is required to prepare
and submit a report as to the impact(s) on water resources no later than 30 days prior to the deadline for final agency action by the FDEP. At the County level, the
S1. Lucie County Public Works Department is responsible for planning and management of solid waste facilities serving the County. This includes processing permit
applications for new facilities and ensuring that existing facilities are operated in conformance with permit requirements and in compliance with water quality objectives.
The S1. Lucie County Department of Community Development determines the land use compatibility of proposed landfill and transfer station sites.
receive only trash or yard trash, initial cover required only once per week and may be exempt from liner
Class
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service rates St
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Physical geography has an mfluence on the location and operation of solid waste facilities
Lucie soils for suitability for landfills and for daily cover.
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SOILS SUITABILITY
The ratings are based on soil properties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. Permeability, depth to bedrock or to a cemented pan, a high water
table, slope, and flooding affect both trench and area types of landfill. Texture, stones and boulders, highly organic layers, soil reaction, and content of salts and
sodium affect trench type landfills. The ratings apply only to that part of the soil within a depth of about 6 feet. For deeper excavations, a limitation rated slight or
moderate may not be valid, thus requiring on-site investigation.
A.
Daily cover for a landfill is the soil material that is used to cover compacted solid waste n an area-type sanitary landfill, the soil material is obtained off-site,
transported to the landfill, and spread over the waste. Soil texture, wetness, coarse fragments, and slope affect the ease of removing and spreading the material during
wet and dry periods. Loamy or silty soils that are free of large stones or excess gravel and have low permeability are the best cover for a landfill. Clay soils are sticky
or cloddy and are difficult to spread. Sandy soils are subject to soil blowing and have high permeability.
After soil material has been removed, the soil material remaining in the borrow area should be thick enough to permit revegetation or else the borrow area can be
made into a lake. The soil material used as final cover for a landfill should be suitable for plants. The surface layer generally has the best workability, more organic
matter, and the best potential for plants. Material from the surface layer should be stockpiled for use as the final cover. (USDA, 1980)
GROUNDWATER
Most of South Florida has a shallow depth to groundwater. In St. Lucie County, the Atlantic Coastal Ridge is the only exception to this. Trench type landfills, where
a trench is excavated, filled with solid waste and then covered with the excavated borrow material, are no longer permitted in South Florida because the solid waste
can get into the groundwater and thereby pollute it. The polluted groundwater can travel considerable distance and pose as a significant health risk if used as a potable
water supply. Area type landfills where solid waste is piled on the land surface and then covered with soil also produce a polluted leachate from rainfall that eventually
percolates into the shallow aquifer if not lined with an impervious surface. Groundwater characterization and protection are major elements in the FDEP solid waste
permitting process. Leachate collection and treatment systems are now a mandatory part of the engineering design in order to prevent the leachate from contaminating
the groundwater. Closure of a landfill cell includes a cover of low permeability to reduce or eliminate the leachate that will be generated.
B.
SURFACE WATER
The surface water at landfill sites occurs from rainfall and in deep borrow pits. There is stormwater run-off from closed landfill cells, roadways, parking areas and soil
stockpile areas that is usually routed through a ponded borrow pit for primary sedimentation control. However, there is a potential for other contaminants to be
conveyed with the stormwater. Although a portion of the stormwater may be detained on-site, storm events that exceed the on-site storage capacity will discharge
off-site and may adversely affect the receiving body of water (RBW). The treatment standards for the stormwater discharge are governed by the SFWMD classification
of the RBW.
C.
for
The drainage district canal 96 is sampled and checked
site have not indicated any contaminated plumes
NATURAL RESOURCES
monitoring wells at the landfi
D.
The numerous
contamination.
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EXISTING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Figure 6-8-1 illustrates the location of past and present landfill sites in S1. Lucie County. Currently, solid wastes received by the County are disposed of at the Glades
Road site, which is the only solid waste disposal facility currently permitted in the County. The County expects to continue to operate a landfill for the entire County
indefinitely since the 1988 Solid Waste Management Act discourages municipalities from operating such facilities. The City of Port S1. Lucie has an Interlocal
Agreement which allows them to use the County facility. The current site, which was purchased with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in 1977, is located between
the Turnpike and Interstate 95 in Sections 35 and 36, Range 39 East, Township 35 South.
These included
Prior to development of the existing Glades Road site. the County and municipalities operated a number of landfills
is now the site of Indian River Community College.
It
Pierce on Virginia Avenue.
site used by the City of Ft
ncinerator
Asmal
This site was operated by the County.
A 54-acre trench landfill site on the west side of S1. Lucie County International Airport where the Cowboy Arena is now located. This site was operated
by S1. Lucie County. The County is currently closing this site in conformance with FDEP requirements.
A six-acre site on Selvitz Road where the County Youth Hall is currently located
2.
3.
This is known as the Hammond
Pierce
site west of the S1. Lucie County International Airport that was operated by the City of Ft
A 75-acre trench landfi
Road site.
4.
Pierce. This is known as the
978. The County
nternational Airport that was operated by the City of Ft
A 150-acre trench landfill site in the northeast corner of S1. Lucie County International Airport that was operated by S1. Lucie County unti
has closed this site in conformance with FDEP requirements. This site is now the County owned Fairwinds Golf course
site one mile south of the S1. Lucie County
A 1 O-acre trench landf
Center Road site
5.
6.
was used for white goods
Lucie County. This site, known as Appliance Dump
A small site on South Hutchinson Island that was operated by St
7.
Lucie that was operated by General Development Corporation
An unmonitored site on Lennard Road in Port St
8.
A building materials site in Port S1. Lucie located northwest of the intersection of Airoso and Floresta.
Three of the nine former landfills/dumps were closed according to the current rules of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Private haulers operated
a number of other landfills throughout the County which have since either closed or become non-operational. The County has closed the 150-acre airport landfill and
constructed on it the Fairwinds Public Golf Course.
9.
GLADES ROAD LANDFILL SITE
A.
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The present location of all solid waste disposal in the County is a 330-acre parcel of land located southwest of the City of Ft. Pierce. Attachment "B" shows the existing
site plan for the landfill
the Future Land Use
The primary use of this landfill is as a municipal solid waste disposal (residential and commercial) facility. Table 6-B-2. which is taken from
element, identifies the general percentages of land use acreages in the incorporated areas of the County.
63.5%
20.4%
Resource Production
Undeveloped Land
Aquatic Preserve
Communication & Uti
4.7%
4.4%
3.6%
1.8%
.4%
.3%
.3%
1%
1%
(includes roads, canals & drainage
ities
Transportation,
R-O-W)
Residential
Other (water
Industrial
Commercial
Recreation
Extraction
Public Services
To determine the proportional capacity of the Glades Road landfill that has been allocated to serve the City of Port St. Lucie and the unincorporated areas, the median
population figures from 1997 from the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) were used with the level of service standard set by
the County in this element of 9.31 pounds/capita/day to estimate the amount of garbage produced. These numbers were then divided by the total garbage collected
for 1998 to determine the proportional capacity as follows
59%
1%
40%
Port St. Lucie
St. Lucie Village
Unincorporated
998 and dividing
This was determined by taking the total garbage collected for
pounds/capita/day.
in 1998 was 9.31
The level of service provided by the landfi
it by the 1998 County population.
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nto a 30 year Contract
In November 1992, the City of Fort Pierce ceased using the S1. Lucie County Landfill as a disposal site for its solid waste. The City entered
to dispose of the city's general solid waste in the Okeechobee Regional landfill operated by Chambers Inc., in Okeechobee County.
Since there is only one solid waste disposal facility to serve the residents of unincorporated S1. Lucie County and the City of Port S1. Lucie, the facility is not a useful
tool to discourage urban sprawl. This can best be addressed in other sub-elements of the "Infrastructure" Element as well as in other elements of this Comprehensive
Plan.
UB'
Attachment
phases in addition to other ancillary areas
area is planned in four
The landfi
Access to the Glades Road Landfill site is from Glades Cut-off Road
indicates the proposed size of each phase.
wi
garbage that is or
Class
The Glades Road landfill consists of (Phase I) 28-acre, (Phase II) 28-acres, (Phase III) 25-acres, (Phase IV) 20.9-acres of fill area for
be permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under Permit No. 0126814-001-S0 dated November 1998.
is in use. At the present time
t
construction has been completed and
Phase
Closure has been completed for Phase I, including capping the fill with a plastic liner.
the following facilities are being utilized or are under construction
Leachate Collection, Pumping, Treatment & Disposal: Phase I of the Glades Road landfill includes a leachate collection, pumping, treatment, and disposal system.
The leachate collection system consists of a series of fifty 4" diameter perforated polyethylene pipe laterals located below the landfill. Each is constructed in a
gravel-filled trench below natural grade. The collector laterals connect into two similarly constructed headers which lead into a leachate pumping station
Phase II also includes a leachate collector pumping treatment and disposal system. It consists of a series of 4" diameter rigid PVC laterals located on top of the liner.
Each is constructed in a gravel filled trench. The collector laterals connect into two similarly constructed headers which lead into two leachate pumping stations. The
leachate is pumped to double-lined holding ponds and is then pumped by force main to FPUA. Phase II also has collection under drains beneath the bottom liner
which lead to four independent manholes which are sampled to determine liner leakage.
Groundwater Monitoring: Monitoring wells were constructed on site as a requirement of FDEP permit applications. Samples from these monitoring wells, pump
station wet wells, liner underdrain manholes and North 81. Lucie River Water Control District Canal 96 and the stormwater management system, are analyzed at least
two times per year.
fifty acres
Currently, the on-site borrow area occupies approximately
is obtained from on-site borrow pits
Borrow Area: Earth cover for operation of the landfi
Retention is provided for a 72-hour,
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Storm water from the landfill is routed through a system of perimeter ditches and on-site retention ponds.
storm. Overflow is into the headwaters of Canal 96.
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one hundred year
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TABLE6.B-3
PlllJ'lnedLand Allocation at Glad~sRC)adLanc:lfm,.$t. LÙçie G!?40ty
PlåMèd Use .$i~e.
Phase I 28.0 acres
Phase II 28.0 acres
Phase III 25.0 acres
Phase IV 20.9 acres
Construction/Demol ition 34.8 acres
Stormwater Retention 99.7 acres
Maintenance/Administration & Recycling Facility 20.0 acres
Cover Material Storage 5.0 acres
Leachate Management 7.7 acres
Roads, Drainage and Buffer Areas 61.1 acres
Total Proposed Area 333.0 acres
consists of two cells
Phase
998
Fill Area: The 25-acre Phase II (Class I) fill area was developed from a low elevation of approximately 20 feet above mean sea level
of equal area. Cover material is being obtained from on-site borrow pits.
and McKee,
Camp, Dresser
Source:
Location of the Phase II fill area is south of Phase I in the northerly portion of the landfill site, bounded on the east by the Turnpike and on the west by Interstate 95.
Prior to June 1, 1989, an estimated 484,000 cubic yards of the Phase II capacity was filled (Camp, Dresser, & McKee, 1989). The Phase II (C&D) area will hold
1,140,000 cubic yards. An improved paved access road has been constructed along the easterly side of the fill area from existing grade up to the top of the waste
mound.
Access Roads: A paved off-site access road extends from Glades Cut-Off Road north to the south boundary of the landfill site. A paved on-site access road extends
north from the south boundary of the landfill site to the Phase II fill area. Other unpaved access and maintenance roads exist on the landfill site. A paved perimeter
road exists on the southern border of the site.
Scale House and Maintenance Building: A 600-square foot scale- house with adjacent weigh scales, exist at the landfill site. The practice of weighing incoming
refuse quantities was initiated January 1, 1986. In 1994, a 6,000 sq. ft. storage building and approximately 6,400 sq. ft. administrative and maintenance building were
constructed. In 1996, a 1,300 sq. ft. addition was constructed on the administration building.
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and for related
Landfill Equipment: Equipment used at the landfill for obtaining and transporting cover for spreading and compacting solid waste and earth cover
support functions is owned by the County. Equipment is in excellent condition.
Glades Road Landfill Operations: Operation of the Glades Road Landfill began in July, 1978. It is open six days a week, 310 days per year, from 8 a.m. until 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday. Solid waste is weighed at the scale house and directed to the fill area where it is discharged, spread,
compacted, and covered.
are periodically reviewed and set by the County Commission
The rates and charges for disposal at the County landfi
Schedule of Rates and Charges
is to the year 2030.
TABLE6~B-4
GlaçiesR9ad§ite, Çl¡i~S I ~. suild()qt,R9måiliing Cåpé@~Y
Remaining capacity (in cubic yards) of the Glades Cut-Off Road Landfill 11,560,920
Number of years of capacity remaining 30
987. The estimated remaining life of the entire Glades Road Landfi
area was closed in
fi
The Phase
Development:
Phase
999
Attachment "C", Camp, Dresser & McKee, May 4,
Source:
area.
f
finished height was 95 feet above existing grade In addition to a three-foot access road dike on top of the
The FDEP permitted
area.
Major differences in development of Phase II as compared to Phase I is the use of perforated rigid PVC pipe under drains for the leachate collection system rather
than flexible polyethylene pipe, and the installation of a 60 mil thickness synthetic liner below the leachate underdrain system rather than use of in-place soil. The
Phase II cell has a 40 mil thickness synthetic liner.
-8 each occupying approximately one-half of the Phase
development includes two sub- phases identified as II-A and
Phase
Development:
II
Phase
the Solid Waste
EXISTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
The review of existing solid waste management practices of 8t. Lucie·County, together with comments and recommendations, is summarized from
Management Plan.
B.
Landfill Use Agreements: Permits to operate garbage and trash removal, collection, and disposal services are issued by the County to the private solid waste
collectors who serve the unincorporated area of 8t. Lucie County. The permit requirements include proof of a valid agreement with the County landfill, which is called
a landfill use agreement. These agreements are renewed annually and give the permit holder a nonexclusive right to use the landfill. The County also enters into
landfill use agreements with other agencies, Ft. Pierce and Port 8t. Lucie. One provision of the agreement is for the posting of a bond so the entity has a "charge
account" with the County at the landfill.
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Disposal charges are
flow is weighed
00% of the waste
rates and charges for disposal at the landfi
trucks on which flat rates apply.
Weighing Operations: Under the present schedule of
accessed on a tonnage basis except for cars and pickup
Hazardous waste, infectious waste, and junk cars are not accepted
The Phase II landfill is used to dispose of: residential. commercial and industrial solid waste
but a special area is reserved for asbestos disposal.
Working Face Practice: Chapter 62-701 through 62-722 FAC., requires that the unloading area at the landfill where waste is discharged, spread, and compacted
be maintained only wide enough to reasonably accommodate vehicles. Excess working face area serves to increase leachate generation, litter. and use of earth cover.
The number of vehicles to be accommodated determines the actual size of the working face.
Litter Control: Litter control at landfills and approach roads is highly desirable for aesthetic reasons and for maintenance of a good neighbor policy. Chapter 62-701
through 62-722 FAC., provides that good litter control practices be included in landfill operations and that devices such as litter control fences be utilized.
Waste Type Security: Chapter 62-701 through 62-722, FAC., prohibits the discharge of certain type wastes in sanitary landfills. This includes regulated hazardous
waste or untreated infectious waste. Agreements between the County, collectors and municipalities prohibit the discharge of such waste at the County landfill, the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection has expressed concern that adequate security may not be provided in order to minimize the input of such prohibited
waste flow into the landfill. Infectious waste is disposed of by incineration at hospitals or by private contract haulers for smaller facilities.
Leachate Containment: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and St. Lucie County are working together to ensure that all leachate generated from
operation of the existing landfill is being contained and collected by the leachate collection system located below the waste mounds. Closure of Phase I has reduced
the generation of leachate in that phase.
Erosion Control: Exterior side slopes of the existing waste mound suffer some erosion of earth cover, thereby exposing the deposited waste. Repeated replacement
of the cover has been required in some locations. However, as the vegetative cover on Phase I has become fully established, erosion problems have been eliminated.
for less stringent environmental control and thereby less costly disposal of the
components. Trash and yard trash is recycled into mulch and given to the general
Trash and Yard Trash Disposal: Chapter 62-701 through 62-722, FAC., provides
trash and yard trash component of the refuse stream as compared to the othe
public and also used as boiler fuel
TABLE
Glades Road Site Build-Out,
955,886
898,314
,013,000
(57,114)
(57,572)
Event
Pre-1990 deposits
Waste Received
Waste Received
990
991
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1992 Waste Received (56,739) 841,575
1993 Waste Received (55,628) 785,947
1994 Waste Received (54,238) 731,709
1995 Waste Received (56,325) 675,384
1996 Waste Received (58,304) 617,080
1997 Waste Received (60,282) 556,798
1998 Waste Received (62,260) 494,538
1999 Waste Received (64,239) 430,299
2000 Waste Received (61,803) 368,496
2001 Waste Received (63,734) 304,762
2002 Waste Received (65,665) 239,097
2003 Waste Received (67,596) 171,501
2004 Waste Received (69,527) 101,974
2005 Waste Received (71,458) 30,516
2006 Waste Received (30,516) 0
Notes: An unlined Class III cell for construction and demolition debris from permitted construction sites was operational January, 1990 at the Glades Road
Facility.
Source: Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Disposai, October, 1989
2,492,534
30
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Remaining capacity (in cubic yards) of the Glades Cut-Off Road Landf
Number of years of capacity remaining
-
-
Source: Attachment "0", Camp, Dresser & McKee, May 4, 1999
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Visual Impact: Chapter 62-701 through 62-722, FAC., provides that landfills shall not be located in an area open to public view from any major thoroughfare without
proper screening where it can practically be provided. The St. Lucie County landfill is located immediately adjacent to and is visible from both the Florida Turnpike
and 1-95, the two major limited access roadways on the east coast of Florida. Screening is not adequate from 1- 95, but would be difficult to achieve, given the elevation
of I- 95 in that location
Landfill Site Planning: Planned use of the existing 330-acre landfill site provides for a total of 134 acres for use as waste mound areas for both Class I and C&D
waste material. Of this amount, approximately 28 acres were included in Phase I, 25 acres in Phase II, 34.8 acres for C&D debris, leaving 46 acres for future use.
Of this, 25 acres will be used for Phase III and 21 acres for Phase IV. The remaining 197 acres are to be used for ancillary purposes such as borrow areas, leachate
retention areas, preservation areas. buffer areas, and areas for roads, structures and maintenance
height is approximately 150 feet above sea level
Projected solid waste volumes are presented in Attachment "C" and Attachment "D", based on high growth projections from the Bureau of Economic and Business
Research at the University of Florida. Since the primary use of the landfill is municipal solid waste (residential and commercial), waste stream projections are based
on population projections. The projected amount for the year 2020 is 201 ,043 tons with a cumulative total from 1987 to 2020 of 4,953,817 tons using the high growth
projection. This cumulative total takes into consideration a waste reduction and recycling program as required by the 1988 Solid Waste Management Act. The
County's Division of Solid Waste has determined that the current landfill site has a remaining useful life through the year 2030.
II
Proposed maximum landfi
Hazardous and Infectious Wastes
Currently, there is no regular hazardous waste separation, collection, and removal program in St. Lucie County. The Glades Road Landfill does not permit hazardous
waste to be disposed of on site and there is no other central collection point for this type of waste. Infectious waste as generated by hospitals, is disposed of by
incineration by the generator, or taken to an approved disposal facility by a private hauler. Household Hazardous Waste is accepted on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
and the second Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
notification and verification program in accordance with Section 403.7234, Florida
The St. Lucie County Solid Waste Division operates the Small Quantity Generator
Statutes.
need to assess disposal options
Therefore, the County wi
the needs of the County for the next 30 years.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
St. Lucie County has solid waste disposal facilities to satisfy
in the year 2015.
n December 1993, St. Lucie County entered into a contract with a private hauler to be the hauler for the urban unincorporated area of St. Lucie County. Mandatory
subscription to garbage service in urban unincorporated St. Lucie County continues to the date of this document. In addition to being the contracted hauler for
residential garbage, the private hauler also became the contract hauler for recyclables in the City of Fort Pierce as well as the urban unincorporated County.
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The status of the applicable FDEP grants is as follows
29,000
$
Recycling and Education
05,000
$
tire
Waste
$ 21,000
Erosion Control: Exterior side slopes of the existing waste mound suffer some erosion of earth cover, thereby exposing the deposited waste. Repeated replacement
of the cover has been required in some locations. However, as the vegetative cover on Phase I has become fully established, erosion problems have been eliminated.
Litter
for less stringent environmental control and thereby less costly disposal of the
components. Trash and yard trash is recycled into mulch and given to the general
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Trash and Yard Trash Disposal: Chapter 62-701 through 62-722, FAC., provides
trash and yard trash component of the refuse stream as compared to the othe
public and also used as boiler fuel
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(J)
12% Class I
Cum. (CY)
(I)
88% Class I
Cum. (CY)
(H)
12% Class I
with Cover
Lucie County
(G)
12% Annual CY
Class III
(F)
88% Class I with
Cover
TABLE 6-B-7
Projected Waste Tonnage, 1987-2015, St.
(E)
88% Annual CY
Class I
(D)
Annual Volume
(CY)
Annual
Adjusted
Tonnage
(C)
New Recy.
Red. %
(8)
Annual Waste
Tonnage
(A)
Population
54,776
112,347
169,086
224,714
278,952
335,277
393,581
453,863
516,123
580,362
642,165
705,898
771,563
839,159
908,687
980,145
,055,104
,130,741
,208,467
-
,288,283
,370,470
,453,987
1
1
1
1
1
1
260,658
799,477
1,281,502
1,764,007
2,239,532
2,705,745
3,160,312
3,632,372
4,121,012
4,626,233
5,148,035
5,686,416
6,204,381
6,738,531
7,288,865
7,855,385
8,438,089
9,036,978
9,665,209
10,299,118
10,950,537
11,619,467
12,308,272
13,008,223
57,514
57,572
56,739
55,628
54,238
56,325
58,304
60,282
62,260
64,239
61,803
63,734
65,665
67,596
69,527
71,458
74,959
75,637
77,726
79,815
82,187
83,517
54,776
54,830
54,037
52,979
51
655
53,648
55,527
57,411
59,296
61,180
58,860
60,699
62,538
64,377
66,216
68,056
71,390
72,035
74,025
76,015
78,273
79,540
493,275
521,317
538,819
482,025
482,505
475,525
466,212
454,567
472,060
488,641
505,221
521,801
538,382
517,965
534,150
550,335
566,519
582,704
598,889
628,230
633,909
651,419
668,929
688,806
699,950
411,063
434,431
449,016
401,688
402,088
396,271
388,510
378,806
393,383
407,200
421,017
434,834
448,651
431,637
445,125
458,612
472,100
485,587
499,074
523,525
528,258
542,849
557,441
574,005
583,292
411,063
434,431
449,016
456,463
456,918
450,308
441 ,489
430,461
447,027
462,728
478,429
494,130
509,831
490,497
505,824
521,150
536,477
551,803
567,130
594,915
600,293
616,874
633,456
652,278
662.832
154
220,744
215,231
223,513
231,364
239,214
247,065
254,916
245,248
252,912
260,575
268,238
275,902
283,565
297,458
300,146
308,437
316,728
326,913
331,416
205,531
217,215
224,508
228,232
228,459
225
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2
6
10
20
15
20,5531
217,215
229,090
242,800
253,843
264,887
275,931
286.974
25
25
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
25
25
25
25
383,190
394,145
405,093
424,939
428,781
440,625
452,468
465,913
473,451
298,018
308,485
318,953
329,420
339,887
350,355
361,303
372,250
128,415
135,715
143,134
151,700
158,600
165,500
172,400
179,300
186,200
192,740
199,280
205,820
212,360
218,900
225,740
232,580
239,420
246,260
253,100
265,500
267,900
275,300
282,700
291
100
Year
1989
1990
1991
1992
1987
1988
1993
1997
1999
1998
1994
1995
1996
2000
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2002
2001
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295,810
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Comprehensive Plan
2011
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TABLE 6-B-7
Projected Waste Tonnage, 1987-2015, 51.
(J)
12% Class I
Cum. (CY)
(I)
88% Class I
Cum. (CY)
(H)
12% Class I
with Cover
Lucie County
(0)
12% Annual CY
Class III
(F)
88% Class I
Cover
(E)
88% Annual CY
Class I
(D)
Annual Volume
(CY)
Annual
Adjusted
Tonnage
(Ç)
New Recy.
Red. %
(B)
Annual Waste
Tonnage
(A)
Population
115
1,593,
1,625,857
1,714,210
1,804,
1
75
3,721,684
4,448,657
15,189,140
15,943,135
135
1
85,129
86,741
81,075
82,611
with
1
88,353
89,965
1,806,914
84,146
85,681
713,461
726,973
740,484
753,995
16,697,069
594,551
605,810
617,070
628,329
13,914,224
675,626
688,421
701,216
714,010
15,635,094
337,813
344,211
350,608
357,005
7,817,547
30
30
90
30
482,590
491,729
500,868
510,007
10,508,749
301
,520
307,230
312,940
318,650
Year
2012
2013
2014
2015
804,175
1
15,943
1990.
1,720,870
(A) Population: University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research. and the SI. Lucie County Dep't of Community Dev.
(B) Annual Tonnage: Based on SI. Lucie County Division of Solid Waste historical data of 8.77 Ibs. per capita per day.
(C) Recycling Reduction Percentage: As projected by the SI. Lucie County Division of Solid Waste.
(D) Annual Volume (Cubic Yards): Based on SI. Lucie County Division of Solid Waste compaction rate of 1,000 Ibs. per cubic yard.
(E) Annual Class I (Cubic Yards): Based on SI. Lucie County Division of Solid Waste historical data of 88% of annual volume beginning 1990.
(F) Annual Class i (cubic yards) with cover: Based on SI. Lucie County Division of Solid Waste historical data of 1.2 times annual Class I volume.
(G) Annual Class III (cubic yards): Based on SI. Lucie County Divsion of Solid Waste historical data of 12% of annual volume beginning 1990.
(H) Annual Class III (cubic yards) with cover: Based on SI. Lucie County Divsion of Solid Waste historical data of 1.05 times annual Class III volume beginning
(I) Class I Cumulative beginning in June 1990 when separate Class III unlined cell operational.
J) Class III Cumulative beginning in June 1990 when separate Class III unlined cell operational
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1989.
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Comprehensive Plan
Source:
1990
nfrastructure/ Solid Waste· March 5, 2002
Revised: January, 2004
Objectives. and Policies are modifications of the portions of the Element as adopted in
6-8-21
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The following Comprehensive Plan Goals
SI. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
PROVIDE THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL FACiliTIES FOR ST. lUCIE COUNTY.
the Comprehensive
Lucie County with data available in
By December 31, 2002 the County will have updated the Solid Waste Management Plan for St.
land Use Plans for other local governments and the County.
GOAL 6B.1
Objective
6B.1.1
through the year 2015. establish the following standards for level of service for the County's solid waste facilities
To ensure sufficient capacity at the Landfi
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Policy
68.1.1
pounds of solid waste per capita County-wide per day at the landfi
9.31
A.
rates;
lined cell disposal capacity at present fi
(7) years of landfi
8. Seven
rates
nterlocal Agreements between the County and all municipalities within the County.
raw land capacity at present fi
Thirty years of landfi
Maintain
C
Policy
68.1.1.2
loads per week.
nspect a minimum of three random Class
Continue to implement the most cost effective alternative solid waste management practices that would extend the useful life of the landfill. These alternatives
include, but are not-limited to: resource recovery, volume reductions by solid waste generators, volume reduction at transfer stations, separation of solid wastes
at the source, composting recycling centers, public information programs, and operational changes which could improve efficiency.
Policy
68.1.1.3
Policy
68.1.1.4:
alternatives to establish a 30 year horizon need
Continue to evaluate the costs of resource recovery, extended landfilling, and the combination of other
Policy
68.1.1.5
the solid waste streams In the County
from
Through the development of educational and operational programs. actively encourage the removal of recyclables
to the maximum extent practicable
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Policy
68.1.1
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SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
by 1990 for the removal of recyclable materials by both individuals and corporations
mplement incentive programs at the landfi
Develop and
Policy
68.1.1.7
it to happen.
waste stream as technologies allow
ncrease reduction of
Objective
68.1.2:
Continue to offer shredded yard trash to the general public at no cost
Continue an education program focusing on informing the public about household hazardous waste, proper disposal methods and less environmentally harmful
substitutes for these products
Policy
68.1.2.1
Policy
68.1.2
or chemicals
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waste pesticides
Drums, tanks from unknown sources
the landfi
Use an inspection or screening system to exclude obviously suspect items from
and residues from spill clean-ups are a few of the normally suspect items.
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Policy
68.1.2.2
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CALCULATION OF CLASS I LANDFILL CAPACITY UTILIZATION
Phase IV Landfill Volume TcYf(7f
Beginnina of Year -É1d of~ _
Filled Remaining Filled Remaining
Phase III Landfill Volume ~
Beginning of Year End of Year _
Filled Remaining Filled (5) Remaining
3,195,370
3,063,582
2,746,982
2,421,876
2,088,264
1,746,148
1,395,529
1,036,180
668,102
291,296
-
131,788
448,388
773,494
1,107,106
1,449,222
1,799,841
2,159,190
2,527,268
2,904,074
3,195,370
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3,195,370
3,063,582
2,746,982
2,421,876
2,088,264
1,746,148
1,395,529
1,036,180
668,102
291,296
-
131,788
448,388
773,494
1,107,106
1,449,222
1,799,841
2,159,190
2,527,268
2,904,074
3,701,851
3,523,373
3,390,242
3,250,499
3,039,837
2,819,657
2,589,960
2,352,679
2,107.813
1,855,364
1,595,333
1,327,722
1,052,012
768,205
476,302
176,304
178,478
311,609
451,352
662,014
882,194
1,111,891
1,349,172
1,594,038
1,846,487
2,106,518
2,374,129
2,649,839
2,933,646
3,225,549
3,525,547
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3.701,851
3,649,892
3,523,373
3,390,242
3,250,499
3,039,837
2,819,657
2,589,960
2,352,679
2,107,813
1,855,364
1,595,333
1,327,722
1,052,012
768,205
476,302
176,304
-
51,959
178,478
311,609
451,352
662,014
882,194
1,111,891
1,349,172
1,594,038
1,846,487
2,106,518
2,374,129
2,649,839
2,933,646
3,225,549
3,525,547
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
3,701,851
Phase" Landfill Volume TcYf
Beginning of Year End of Year _
Filled (4) Remaining Filled (5) Remaining
3,091.818 722,997 3,261,083 553,732
3,303,903 510,912 3,507,474 307,341
3,517,926 296,889 3,583,102 231,713
3,583.102 231,713 3,651.685 163,130
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Volume
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169,265
203,571
191.696
201,714
211,732
210,662
220,180
229,697
237,282
244,866
252,449
260,031
267.611
275,710
283,807
291,903
299,998
308,092
316,600
325,106
333,612
342,116
350,619
359,349
368,078
376,806
385,533
Waste Disposed
Tonnage Adjusted
For Recy~
151,830
182.196
182,111
191,628
201,145
210,662
220,180
229,697
237,282
244,866
252,449
260,031
267,611
275,710
283,807
291,903
299,998
308,092
316,600
325,106
333,612
342,116
350,619
359,349
368,078
376.806
385,533
Tonnage
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154,929
185,914
185,827
195,539
205.250
214,962
224,673
234,384
242,124
249,863
257,601
265,337
273,073
281,336
289,599
297,860
306,121
314,380
323,061
331,741
340,420
349,098
357,775
366,683
375,590
384,496
393,401
Fiscal
Year
2003 (7)
2004 (7)
2005 (7)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
and iliA of 1,900 (lblyd3). Fiscal Years
(1) Class I tonnage, taken from Table 3.
(2) Equals tonnage reduced by 2% to account for recycling of metal and cardboard.
(3) Fiscal Year 2003 based on in-place compacted density of 1.794 (lb/yd3) and Fiscal Years 2004-2007 based on the average in-place compacted density of Phases
beyond 2007 based on an in-place compacted density, including cover material. of 2.000 (lbslyd3).
(4) Values for 2003 - 2007 have been pro-rated from the survey date to obtain the volume at the beginning of Fiscal Year's 2003, 2004, and 2005.
(5) Approximately 34% of waste is placed in Phase II and 66% is placed in Phase IliA for Fiscal Years 2005-2007 based on tonnages from 10/2004
(5) Phase III was brought online in September 2004.
(6) Design and pem1illing of Phase IV commencing in 2016, brought on line in 2018, and active in 2020.
(7) Beginning volumes for 2003, 2004. and 2005 based on aerial surveys of 1/20/03, 2/10/04, and 12/31/04, respectively.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Camp, Dresser & McKee; Build-Out Plan for Glades Road Sanitarv Landfill. St. Lucie Count Florida: July 21 989.
2 Florida Department of Community Affairs; Model Element for Sanitarv Sewer. Solid Waste. Drainage. Potable Water. and Natural Groundwater A
Element; May, 1987.
3. St. Lucie County Department of Community Development; Countv Government Hazardous Waste Assessment for St. Lucie Countv; 1986.
4 State of Florida; Florida Solid Waste Manaqement and Volume ReductiQn Act, June, 1988.
St. Lucie County Infrastructure! Water - March 5, 2002
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March 5, 2002
January, 2004
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Revised:
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Comprehensive Plan
6C
DRAINAGEI
GROUNDWATER
SUB-ELEMENT
CHAPTER 6 (C)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DRAINAGE AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER
AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT
Prepared by:
81. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
81. Lucie County
Department of Growth Management
ADOPTED - January 9, 1990
REVISED - March 5, 2002 (Ord. 02-008)
REVISED - January 6, 2004 (Compliance Agreement)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
DRAINAGE AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER
AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-C-1
6-C-1
6-C-1
6-C-2
6-C-4
NTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. SURFACE WATER. . . . . . . .. . . .
B. MAN-MADE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
C. GROUNDWATER
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6-C-5
6-C-9
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6-C-13
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6-C-15
6-C-16
6-C-17
6-C-17
LOCAL DRAINAGE ISSUES . . . . . .
A. GENERAL .....................................
B. TEN MILE CREEK REGIONAL ATTENUATION FACILITY
C. CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA "RESTUDY"
D. UPPER EAST COAST WATER SUPPLY PLAN...
E. INDIAN RIVER LAGOON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
F. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN.
G. INDIAN RIVER ESTATES/SAVANNAS PROJECT
H. CITRUS AVENUEIWHITE CITY BASIN.
I. AQUATIC PRESERVES ... . . .
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6-C-18
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6-C-20
100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN
LEVELS OF SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. EXISTING LEVEL OF SERVICE
B. FUTURE LEVEL OF SERVICE
6-C-20
6-C-24
6-C-24
6-C-24
6-C-25
6-C-25
6-C-26
6-C-26
6-C-26
6-C-26
NEEDS ASSESSMENT ...............................
A. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
B. ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT .......
C. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT .........
1. Stormwater Drainage Facilities: ...
2. Groundwater Systems: ...............................
FACILITY REPLACEMENT, EXPANSION AND NEW FACILITY SITING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXISTING ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS WHICH GOVERN LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF
NATURAL DRAINAGE FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Standard Specifications for Paving, Sidewalk and Drainage Construction
2. Driveway Ordinance .....
D.
E.
3. Subdivision Regulations .................................
4. Flood Damage Prevention (Chapter 1 - 8.5, S1. Lucie County Code) . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Drainage and Erosion Control Ordinance (Chapter 1 - 7.5, Article II, St S1. Lucie County Code)
6. S1. Lucie County Land Development Code ............................................
EXISTING ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS WHICH GOVERN LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT OF
GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS..
1. Wellfield Ordinance . . . . . .
2. Florida Administrative Code
3. Florida Administrative Code
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6-C-27
6-C-27
6-C-28
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Lucie River
6-C-28
6-C-28
6-C-28
6-C-29
.......... ....... ...
Standards for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems)
Water Systems)
... ........
(Chapter 10D-6,
(Chapter 10D-4,
F.
6-C-29
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6-C-30
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
LIST OF TABLE
6-C-20
Plan- Level of Service Standards
Master
Stormwater
TABLE 6-C-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
Map
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Basin Location
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River
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Lucie Aquatic Preserve
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Lagoon Aquatic Preserve
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
DRAINAGE AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER
AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION
This sub-element of the Infrastructure Element addresses issues related to drainage and natural groundwater aquifer recharge for St. Lucie County as outlined in Rule
9J-5.011. FAC. The drainage and aquifer recharge issues are interrelated to such an extent that they have been combined in this one sub-element.
followed by a description of specific existing
issues In the County,
with a background description of the drainage and aquifer recharge
is presented, followed by goals, objectives and policies.
The sub-element begins
conditions. A needs assessment
BACKGROUND
SURFACE WATER
Prior to man's alteration, the areas that presently comprise St. Lucie County had drainage patterns that were controlled by the County's primary topographic feature,
the Atlantic Coastal Ridge and the more subtle features such as the Green Ridge (south/central County); the Osceola Plain (southwest County); and Ten-Mile Ridge
(north/central County). Overall, the County gently slopes from west to east. Elevations range from about 60 feet, in the western portion, to sea level along the Atlantic
coastal beaches, with scattered peaks associated with the above described ridges. The alignment of these surface ridges parallels the existing coastline and serves
to impede easVwest sheetflow.
A.
The St. Johns Marsh, Allapattah Flats, and the Savanna areas are wetlands formed by these natural impediments. The Allapattah Flats area is located in the
southwestern portion of the County. This area drains, predominantly, to the south/southeast, discharging into the area now occupied by the C-23 Canal. Portions
of the St. Johns Marsh drain to the south into what is now the C-25 Canal basin. Water entering the Savannas normally percolated through the Atlantic Coastal Ridge
to the Indian River, but during extremely high water stages there could be overflow to the North Fork of the St. Lucie River (NFSLR), through Platts Creek and several
small sloughs. These wetland marshes store water and are believed to provide recharge to the shallow aquifer. The remaining central portions of the County serve
as the watershed for the upper reaches of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
There are other minor drainage ways where the Atlantic Coastal Ridge has been breached. such as Moores Creek in Ft. Pierce, but the areas drained are not very
large and of no major significance on the overall drainage system for the County.
Stormwater discharge
The areas east of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge and along the barrier island are not included within any of the major drainage basins of the County.
in these areas is essentially direct to the primary receiving body, the Indian River Lagoon or Atlantic Ocean.
The stormwater detention time for most of St. Lucie County, prior to mans alteration, was extremely long. The natural features and drainage ways are still apparent
on satellite imagery. However, today, the North Fork of the St. Lucie River still serves as the major, and least altered, natural drainage feature in the County.
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MAN-MADE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Major surface drainage modifications to St. Lucie County commenced with the formation of the North St. Lucie River Water Control District (1917) and the Ft. Pierce
Farms Water Control District (1919). These Districts were created for the purpose of agricultural drainage and irrigation, with a secondary purpose being flood control
activities.
B.
During the 1940's, the U. 8. Army Corps of Engineers (CO E) channelized portions of the North Fork of the 8t. Lucie River in an effort to improve its water carrying
capacity and to accelerate its speed or discharge into the Atlantic Ocean. During the 1960's, the COE constructed Canals C-23, C-24, and C-25, along with their control
structures. With the construction of this Primary Canal system for the South Florida Water Management District, the County was then divided into a series of Sub-
Basins. Figure 6-C-1, indicates these basins.
The C-25 Basin (Figure 6-C-1) is located in the northwestern St. Lucie County and extends into parts of Okeechobee and Indian River County. This area is dominated
by agricultural uses consisting of either citrus or ranching activities. The canal system in this area was designed to support agricultural activities. Although not the
case in St. Lucie County, the western portions of this overall basin do not have any significant flood control protection, which could in times of extreme rainfall have
detrimental effects in the downstream areas. With the absence of any significant urban development, local flooding is not presently a major problem in that on-site
design requirements meet the current need. However, as elaborated further in this element, there is a need for a countywide review of this community's future drainage
management requirements and this review will have to include the portions of this that lie outside of the County.
The C-24 Basin (Figure 6-C-1) is located in the Central and West-Central portions of the County. This basin may further be divided into three subgroups: emerging
urban (east 1/3), citrus (central 1/3) and ranching (west 1/3). One of the primary purposes of this basin is to regulate the level of ground water, through the controlling
effects of the 8-49, structure and to prevent the intrusion of saltwater into the local groundwater supplies (Figure 6-C-1). When initially constructed, this basin was
designed to accommodate the agricultural needs of the area. The emergence of significant urban development may possibly cause a negative downstream impact,
affecting the ability to efficiently move the water from the upper reaches of the Basin.
The C-23 Basin (Figure 6-C-1) is located in the south and southwestern portion of the County. This basin serves the agricultural needs of the southwest area.
However, a significant portion of the basin is located in Martin County. This area is, at present, used for agricultural purposes, although, its eastern edges face the
potential impacts of future urban development. These emerging areas will have to be accommodated for through the development of interlocal agreements between
all effected parties addressing the issue of urban discharge.
The North Fork of the St. Lucie River Drainage Basin (Figure 6-C-2) is located in the most populous part of St. Lucie County. This drainage basin includes within
it the North St. Lucie River Water Control District, along with portions of the City of Port 8t. Lucie. As mentioned previously, in the 1940's the main river course was
channelized by the Army Corp Of Engineers. This channelization was effective in increasing the rate of water removal from the basin, but it also allowed for the
increased collection and transmission of silt and other debris, affecting not only the long term carrying capacity of the North Fork itself, but also contributing to the
accelerated siltation of the lower reaches of the St. Lucie River
The North Fork basin can be characterized as dominated by urban uses. What agricultural activities remain are in the western reaches of the district. However, it
should be noted that although the basin serves an urban environment, the drainage design of this basin is based upon agricultural needs.. This area has been the
focus of several studies, evaluations and demonstration projects in recent years, attempting to improve upon its overall efficiency. As discussed later in this element
these efforts need to be continued and expanded.
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BASIN LOCATION MAP
FIGURE 6-C-1
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Comprehensive Plan
The Taylor Creek - Nubbins Slough (C-59 Basin) (Figure 6-C-1) basin area is located in extreme southwestern St. Lucie County. This basin affects only 9.5 square
miles of the County. Activities in this area are ranching with the remaining property being undeveloped/vacant. There is effectively no impact upon the balance of
the County by this basin since its flows are to the west and the Lake Okeechobee area. However, as addressed in the goals, objectives and policies portion of this
element, attention to this area is needed on water quality issues
Except for those efforts in Ft. Pierce and Port St. Lucie, almost all of the surface drainage modifications that have taken place have been designed for agricultural
land uses, or approximately a 1 0-year-24-hour storm event. As these agricultural lands have become more urbanized, the volumes of stormwater have increased
and run-off times have decreased, resulting in more frequent periodic local flooding
Figures 6-C-3 and 6-C-4, indicate the drainage district boundaries and major water conveyance facilities in the County. Because the more urbanized areas of the
community are located in the downstream areas of much of the drainage system, the potential for urban area flooding has increased.
GROUNDWATER
There are two distinct sources of groundwater in St. Lucie County: the shallow unconfined or semi-confined aquifer, and the deep artesian floridan aquifer. These
aquifer systems are separated by a layer of relatively impermeable green clay known as the Hawthorne Formation, which is about 400 feet thick and starts at
approximately 150-180 feet below the average land surface.
C.
The shallow aquifer system is comprised of one (1) to five (5) feet of fine-grained sands and silts of the Pimlico Sand that overlie the Anastasia Formation. The
Anastasia Formation consists of interbedded layers and lenses of sand, shell beds, sandy limestone, and sandstone. Beds and lenses tend to be elongated in a
direction that parallels the coast. Most of the permeable zones, which are primarily shell beds, are thin and, as a result, well yields are low to moderate. (USGS,
1972).
Water quality is variable in the shallow aquifer due to natural and artificial causes. Water quality ranges from fair in the southeast mainland part of the County to
brackish in the northwestern part of the County. The poorer water quality has been associated with the use of the brackish artesian aquifer for irrigation of citrus.
However, drilling records and well water analysis indicate that there is also an area of connate saltwater that extends from the vicinity of St. Lucie Village to the northern
and eastern shores of Lake Okeechobee. The concentration of minerals in the connate water increases with depth to the base of the shallow aquifer and at that point
it exceeds the mineral content of the artesian aquifer.
The artesian aquifer system is part of an extensive carbonate rock aquifer system that underlies most of Florida. In St. Lucie County, the artesian floridian aquifer
has three distinct producing zones of different hydrologic properties and water quality separated by semi-permeable zones. The upper producing zone, or Zone I,
has the best water quality, but it is too brackish for domestic or public water supply. The water from Zone 1 is suitable for stock watering and some crops, most notably
citrus. Most of the estimated 1,300 artesian wells in the County are developed in Zone I of the floridan aquifer. There is no natural groundwater recharge to the floridan
aquifer in St. Lucie County. Producing zones, water quality, and other technical data are more extensively described in the SFWMD Technical Map Series 70-1.
(SFWMD, 1979)
Agricultural drainage projects between the urbanized coastal areas and Canals C-23 and C-24 have impacted the major sources of groundwater recharge to the
shallow aquifer and lowered the water table. Areas such as the St. Johns Marsh and the Allapattah Flats, which previously stored a large amount of water above the
land surface to provide the hydraulic gradient needed to recharge the slightly permeable surficial aquifer have, in recent years, been drained for agricultural purposes.
The Allapattah Flats west of the SFWMD canals and the remaining portions of the St. Johns Marsh still provide some degree of recharge, but the major sources for
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St. Lucie County are the St. Johns Marsh in Indian River County and the Orlando Ridge extension of the Osceola Plain (a marine terrace) in southwestern St. Lucie
County and eastern Okeechobee County. The impacts of the construction of the canal drainage system on the groundwater contour levels in the County are illustrated
in Figures 6-C-5 through 6-C-?
From inspection of these diagrams it can be seen that the groundwater flow from the western half of the County is effectively being intercepted by these major canals.
This interception is then depriving the wellfields in the central and eastern regions of the County from a source of replenishment. As a result, recharge areas will need
to be located and protected near the centers of the drainage basins to optimize their effects
Construction of new drainage works by General Development Corporation, farms, and other developments have been completed since the groundwater contour maps
used in this plan were compiled in 1968. The Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan was completed by the South Florida Water Management District and accepted
by the Board of County Commissioners in February 1998. The purpose of the planning document is to provide a framework for future water use decisions to provide
adequate water supply for urban areas, agriculture, and the environment through the year 2020.
The distance between water-level contours, when matched with the hydraulic gradient of topographic relief, indicates the relatively permeability of the surficial aquifer:
the greater the distance between contours, the higher the permeability. This is exemplified in the area bounded by SFWMD C-23 and C-24 canals, where the land
surface has little relief and the water level contours are miles apart.
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most of these secondary systems are shallow and their
Many secondary drainage systems have been constructed for agricultural drainage. However
groundwater are by way of preventing ponding. .
Because of the lack of recharge and the low permeability of the soils, the shallow aquifer provides insufficient water for irrigation during the extended dry season.
SFWMD Canals C-23, C-24 and C-25 serve as linear storage reservoirs and provide irrigation supply for many areas although, in extreme periods of drought, they
too may only be used in a minimal capacity due to the lack of surface water (Figure 6-C-5 - Intermediate Water Level Contour Map).
To compensate for this, many agricultural operations will use the floridan aquifer for much of their Irrigation demand. The problem associated with the use of this
aquifer areas is that irrigation return (excess) flows from the floridan aquifer water are mineralized. These flows in turn mineralize the receiving canals.
Currently, there are no defined aquifer recharge areas in the County. The South Florida Water Management District through the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan,
is attempting to identify the aquifer recharge areas in the County, in addition to identifying the areas where existing problems are occurring and area that may have
future problems. The County will continue to monitor the Water Management District as they work to define these areas.
Additionally, the Floridan aquifer is not recharged within S1. Lucie County, but rather primary recharge of that aquifer occurs In the more central portions of the State.
LOCAL DRAINAGE ISSUES
GENERAL
On the average, St. Lucie County receives about 53 inches of rain per year, most falling during the period from June to October. It is recognized that from time to
time, portions of the county will experience flooding problems as a result of heavy rainfall. Much of the local flooding that occurs can be attributed to development
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carried out before the advent of contemporary stormwater management practices.
However, there are documented problems in other parts of the County as well.
St. Lucie County has continued to work on drainage improvement projects that are designed to provide relief to small areas of the community. These improvements
are not intended to be a comprehensive cure for the problem because they are limited in the areas they impact. The improvements are not system-wide and as such
will have little wide-ranging impact. However, if successful, they should provide a degree of intermediate relief of limited scope and duration to the afflicted area.
TEN MILE CREEK REGIONAL ATTENUATION FACILITY
The intent of the Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area project is to attenuate summer stormwater flows into the North Fork of the St. Lucie River Estuary which originate
in the Ten Mile Creek basin by capturing and storing the passing stormwater. The sedimentation of suspended solids that occurs in the storage reservoir will reduce
sediment loads delivered to the estuary. In addition, it is the intention that the captured stormwater be passed through a polishing cell for additional water quality
treatment before being released into the North Fork. Stored water can be released in the drier winter months to augment current insufficient flows. Stabilizing the
salinity concentration will greatly enhance the Estuary's ability to support sea grasses, oysters, and nursery grounds for marine fish.
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Ten Mile Creek is the largest sub-basin delivering water to the North Fork of the St. Lucie River Estuary, which has been established as an Outstanding Florida Water
(OFW). The 81. Lucie Estuary discharges into the Indian River Lagoon, which is also an OFW. The Indian River Lagoon is the most biologically diverse estuary in
North America. The entire Lagoon is endangered from increased runoff from watershed drainage enhancements. Excess stormwater due to drainage improvements
is causing radical fluctuations of the salinity concentration in the 81. Lucie Estuary. Storage of excess water will allow its measured release, and hence a more natural
salinity regime.
This project is a critical restoration project, which was authorized by Congress under the Water Resources Development Act of 1996. The Project is being implemented
by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, with the South Florida Water Management District acting as the local project sponsor. S1. Lucie County is contributing local
matching funds and assisting with coordination of local issues and permitting.
The reservoir will be located immediately west of the Gordy Road spillway on the south side of the Ten Mile Creek. The site is just west of the Florida Turnpike. about
Y2 mile south of Okeechobee Road (State Road 70)
The footprint of the reservoir is anticipated to be approximately 550 acres in size, with the remaining acreage of approximately 190 acres being utilized as a polishing
cell. Based upon existing topography, stored water depths average ten feet. Total storage capacity will be approximately 5,000 acre-feet. Total project cost is
estimated at $33 million dollars, and construction is estimated to start in 2002-2003.
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA "RESTUDY'
The Central and Southern Florida Comprehensive Review Study ("Restudy") is an ambitious Federal/State undertaking to restore and preserve South Florida's natural
ecosystems while enhancing water supplies and flood control. The Restudy Comprehensive Plan was developed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and South
Florida Water Management District in collaboration with more than 30 other agencies.
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Under the Restudy Plan, $7.8 billion worth of construction and other implementation costs will be shared equally by the Federal government and the citizens of Florida
over more than 20 years. An additional $172 million per year will be required to operate and maintain the project once fully underway. Specific funding mechanisms
still must be identified, with a variety being considered.
The Restudy involves a review of the region's water management system known as the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Project. Issues to be addressed include:
flood control, water supply, water management, saltwater intrusion and ecosystem restoration. The original C&SF project is 50 years old and needs to be modernized.
This huge, man-made system has had unintended effects on the natural environment, including the Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, the coastal estuaries and Florida
Bay.
While still in the planning stages, the Restudy may involve many new components, including: reservoirs to store water (Ten Mile Creek Project),
underground barriers to slow seepage, facilities to inject fresh water underground for retrieval later, reuse of treated wastewater, removal or modification of selected
canals and maintaining water levels to prevent saltwater intrusion.
The C&SF Project encompasses approximately 18,000 square miles from Orlando to the Florida Keys. Major features include: the Kissimmee River, Lake
Okeechobee, the Everglades Agricultural Area, the Water Conservation Areas, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, the Caloosahatchee and
St. Lucie Rivers and Biscayne and Florida Bays.
The Restudy will improve our natural systems ranging from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay. The St. Lucie Estuary will benefit from fewer regulatory releases, which
send too much fresh water to tide during heavy rains and will receive needed water during drier times. Both efforts will help protect the Estuary's delicate salt and
fresh water balance. Stabilizing the salinity concentration will greatly enhance the estuary's ability to support sea grasses, oysters, and nursery grounds for marine
fish.
Additionally, large water reservoirs are planned in the C-23, C-24, C-25 C-24, North and South Fork Drainage Basins. Projects similar to the Ten Mile Creek Regional
Attenuation Facility will be planned for all of the large drainage basins.
UPPER EAST COAST WATER SUPPLY PLAN
The Upper East Coast (UEC) Water Supply Plan was completed by the South Florida Water Management District and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners
in February 1998. The purpose of the planning document is to provide a framework for future water use decisions to provide adequate water supply for urban areas
agriculture, and the environment through year 2020.
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The plan estimates the future water supply needs of urban areas and agriculture, weighs those demands against historically used water sources, and identifies areas
where demands cannot be met without harming the resource and environment, including wetlands. The plan evaluates the potential of several alternative water source
options to meet any unmet demand and makes recommendations for their development.
The planning document is the product of a public process, which relied heavily on an advisory committee of diverse membership representing the interests and
concerns of the region. The 30 member advisory committee met a total of 25 times between October 1995 and February 1998. Membership included representatives
of federal, state and local agencies, including planning officials, public water supply utilities, local business community, environmental groups, and agricultural business
representatives.
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regional goals
The Upper East Coast Plan includes Martin, St. Lucie, and a small portion of Okeechobee County. The advisory Committee developed the following
to ensure that the Water Supply Plan would address the specific needs of the Upper East Coast:
Promote the use of water supply alternatives and conservation
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Aquifer
Establish water quality criteria limitations for the Floridan (Artesian)
Protect wetland systems from significant harm due to water use drawdowns
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Develop criteria and programs for
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Establish a level of certainty (drought frequency) for all permitted water uses and for the environment.
Promote compatibility between the UEC Water Supply Plan and local land use decisions and policies.
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Protect and enhance the St. Lucie Estuary and the Indian River Lagoon
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Promote compatibility and integration with other related regional water resource planning efforts.
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The Advisory Committee developed seven water source options to address the needs of the Upper East Coast region. including
Surface Water Storage
Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Floridan (Artesian) Aquifer
Surficial Aquifer Wellfield Expansion
Conservation
Wastewater Reuse
Utility Interconnects.
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Specific goals or strategies were identified for each of the seven options to be implemented as part of the implementatin of the UEC Water Supply Plan
agencies to carry out the goals were identified, along with probable sources of funding.
dated February 1998, 132 pages; The Support Document, dated
More detailed information concerning the Plan and planning
The UEC Water Supply Plan contains three volumes in total, including: The Planning Document,
February 1998,129 pages, and The Appendices Document, dated February 1998, containing 351 pages.
process can be obtained within the referenced documents
NDIAN RIVER LAGOON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
In July 1996, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan (CCMP). The Plan was
published in May of 1996 by the members of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (NEP) Management Conference, in cooperation with SJRWMD,
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SFWMD, and the U.S. EPA.
With the publication of the Plan (IRLCCP) more than 100 agencies and local governments with management responsibilities for the Lagoon agreed on a unified strategy
to preserve and restore the Lagoon. The Plan was formally adopted by the governor and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Plan contains more than 69 recommended actions addressing critical problems such as the preservation of wetlands, sea grass restoration, endangered species
protection, water and sediment quality improvement, land acquisition needs, and the means of funding preservation and restoration activities. All of these actions
have the express purpose of protecting the integrity, diversity and productivity of the Indian River Lagoon.
"Freshwater and stormwater discharges represent the largest nonpoint source of pollution to the Indian River
According to the Indian River Lagoon (CCMP) Plan
Lagoon"
Over the years, these discharges have resulted in muck (or "ooze") deposits and sedimentation in the Lagoon and its tributaries. This deposition and sedimentation
has caused the loss of seagrass beds with resulting impacts to fisheries and shellfish populations. On occasions, increased loadings of nutrients from freshwater
discharges have caused algae blooms and resulted in fish kills.
This local
RLCCMP Plan
a Stormwater Management Program by St. Lucie County is an important first step in implementing the goals of the
program forms the basis for funding and implementing improvements to our County stormwater management system
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN
In 1992, a Stormwater Management Master Plan was completed and adopted for the unincorporated areas of the County. The Master Plan addressed the needs of
the major canals of the primary and secondary stormwater management system. The canals, which were analyzed, are owned and operated by either the North St.
Lucie River Water Control District (NSLRWCD), the Ft. Pierce Farms Water Control District (FPFWCD), or the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
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The 1992 Master Plan concluded, "St. Lucie County's Primary Stormwater Management System serves the County very well. Flooding within the primary drainage
system is limited to only a few areas. Floodprone areas were identified in the Ten Mile Creek basin downstream of Selvitz Road and in the South 25th Street and Bell
Avenue area. A reach of the Five Mile Creek basin from its confluence with Ten Mile Creek upstream to the Orange Blossom Mall is also a sensitive area. Residential
dwellings in both basins have been damaged by flooding, but primarily because the houses are located in the floodplain of the creeks."
The Master Plan concluded that generally the secondary stormwater management system serves the County well for the 10-year, 24-hour storm event. The Master
Plan recommended that the County continue to use the 10-year, 24-hour storm event (approximately 6.5 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period) as the level of service
standard for flood protection for roadways. This level of service standard is incorporated in the County's Land Development Code.
The Master Plan recommended several capital improvement projects for the secondary stormwater management system, including: mechanically operated gates,
electrically operated gates, upsizing and lowering selected culvert pipes, and installing fixed-crest weirs at selected locations to improve water quality of stormwater
discharge from the secondary drainage canals into the St. Lucie River
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All of the improvements recommended by the plan fall within the secondary canals owned by the North St
Water Control District. Many of these recommendations have already been implemented.
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The Master Plan confirmed, "flooding is far more prevalent in the secondary and local network systems that drain into the primary drainage canal system. A few
examples include, but are not limited to: the Carlton Road area, portions of White City, Sunland Gardens, Paradise Park, and large agricultural ownerships in the
western portion of the County. Although the primary drainage system could accommodate stormwater from these areas, the secondary or local network systems have
not been improved (or do not exist) to transport the runoff from these troubled areas to the primary canal system." The Plan recognizes that ''throughout unincorporated
St. Lucie County, many isolated areas have little or no real drainage improvements and no access to a primary or secondary drainage system." Much of this was
created when land was subdivided without proper planning of drainage and drainage outfalls. Other problem areas lie within the floodplain of natural creeks or
streams
improvements, thus establishing a need for a dedicated funding
Solutions to these types of problems will require extensive engineering analysis and expensive capital
source for Stormwater Management in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Likewise, many of the existing secondary and local network drainage systems in the County were constructed many years ago, prior to permitting requirements for
water quality treatment of stormwater discharges. Consequently, there were no provisions made for treatment of stormwater for water quality improvement prior to
discharge to the primary canal system
Retrofitting of either the primary or secondary stormwater system to provide retention/detention water quality measures will be very expensive. Once again, some
mechanism for funding these water quality improvements is a necessary element of the County Stormwater Management Program. Increasingly stringent state and
federal regulations governing water quality improvement are likely in the near future
More details are available
floodprone historically.
The 1992 Master Plan document and the County staff have compiled a listing of problem areas that are known to be
in the Master Plan document
The 1992 Master Plan document focused on the primary and secondary canal system, however, one of the recommendations was that the sub-basins be analyzed
for better planning and retrofitting of the local network stormwater management system. The local network systems consist of the swales, ditches, and piping systems
that drain into the primary and secondary canals. To date, sub-basins have been analyzed only on a limited basis due to the lack of adequate funding.
Two sub-basins, which are currently being analyzed by the County, are the Citrus Avenue/White City basin, and the Indian River Estates (subdivision) basin. Both
of these floodprone areas were developed prior to the establishment of regulatory standards for stormwater management, and have inadequate stormwater systems.
Water quality improvements will be an important aspect in retrofitting both of these stormwater systems since Citrus Avenue/White City discharges directly into the
North Fork of the St. Lucie River and Indian River Estates discharges directly into the Savannas State Preserve.
INDIAN RIVER ESTATES/SAVANNAS PROJECT
The County has been working with the regulatory agencies on developing a solution to the flooding and water quality problems associated with the Indian River Estates
Subdivision. Currently, runoff from 1800 residential units drain directly into the Savannas State Preserve (Outstanding Florida Waters) causing impacts to the
Savannas ecosystem. Septic tanks not functioning and flooded streets are other problems Indian River Estates residents have to face on a regular basis.
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A task force has been established to implement a solution to this problem
Management, and Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program.
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The goal of the task force is to construct a stormwater collection and treatment system for the subdivision using a large retention pond and pump system. The County
is seeking state grant funds to help implement the project. A conceptual design has been completed at this time.
CITRUS AVENUElWHITE CITY BASIN
In 1995 the County performed a sub-basin study of the White City area. The study involved mapping the sub-basin boundaries of the area between Midway Road
and Saeger Avenue, and between U. S. Highway 1 and the North St. Lucie River in White City. Approximately 145 sub-basins were identified within the study area.
Major ditches and drainage outfalls were identified for each sub-basin, along with general topographic information and existing infrastructure. The area generally drains
from east to west, towards the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Drainage outfalls consist of open ditches that drain directly into the North Fork, across Citrus Avenue.
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The 1997 Stormwater Management Master Plan study identified capital improvements necessary to
funded and implemented through the Stormwater Management (MSTU) Program
In 1997, the Local Network canals and ditches that are owned and operated by the County were analyzed to determine their adequacy. The 10-year, 24-hour storm
event was used as the level of service standard as in the 1992 Master Plan study. Although these canals and ditches are not as significant as those analyzed for
the 1992 Master Plan, they are considered as part of the County's local network stormwater management system
This study effort was intended to supplement the Master Plan and to complete the analysis of the unincorporated County's secondary stormwater management system
for the level of service standard. This study recommended capital improvements for the County -maintained local network canals and ditches, including: Glades
Cutoff Road canal, Orange Avenue Canal, South 7th Street ditch, Airoso Canal, White City ditches, and Whispering Creek. This study formed the basis for our current
capital improvements program within the County Stormwater MSTU.
AQUATIC PRESERVES
From a point just north of West Midway Road the North Fork of the St. Lucie River has been designated by the State of Florida as an Aquatic Preserve, Chapter 258.59
(12), F.S., (Figure 6-C-8). With the Aquatic Preserve designation these waters also carry the classification of Outstanding Florida Waters. With the exception of the
Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River, no other river in this region has as much of its floodplain within such a designated area. The combination of subtropical
climate, unusual vegetation mixture and wilderness qualities in the midst of a major emerging urban area make this preserve distinctive.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has prepared a Resource Management Plan for this area. This plan was adopted by the State in May
of 1984. This plan contains programs oriented to the enhancement of water quality. The Aquatic Preserve Management Plan prepared by the FDEP includes major
program policy directives that describe the maintenance of water quality. This plan, though noble in its goals, may be in conflict with some of the objectives of the
small water management and control districts that discharge to the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. The areas of greatest conflict are relative to the design of the
local drainage systems, which utilize the North Fork as the only discharge route available, and the objective of the management plan to preserve the quality and
character of the River. All water collected in this district must pass through this preserve in order to be discharged to the Atlantic, the ultimate receiving body.
Stormwater discharges to the North Fork of the St. Lucie River carry sediment, nutrients and pesticides into the aquatic preserve where deposition of fine clays and
organic materials may create environmental problems. Although sedimentation of rivers and estuaries is a natural process, it is being accelerated by urbanization
and artificial drainage (SFWMD, 1988a). An objective of this element should be that St. Lucie County, while recognizing the need for preservation and enhancement
of the North Fork, should remain in a position to utilize the river as a point of discharge for its up stream development. The use of the North Fork should be planned
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and executed in a manner that will allow improvement in the water quality consistent with the goals and objectives of the Aquatic Preserve Management Plan
quality issues related to this discharge are a separate concern that is addressed further in the Conservation Element.
The Indian River Lagoon in St. Lucie County, north and south of the corporate limits of the City of Ft. Pierce, has been designated as part of the "Indian River Lagoon
Aquatic Preserve" (Figures 6-C-9 and 6-C-10). The lagoon is a long shallow estuary important in this region for its value to recreational and commercial fishing, boating
and prime residential development. The preserve is located in a rapidly growing urban area affected by both agricultural and residential drainage. The majority of
the shoreline is mangrove fringed, with development being mostly residential. The lagoon is bounded on the west by the Florida mainland and on the east by the
barrier islands. The Intracoastal Waterway runs the length of the lagoon, which is designated as a Estuary of Natural Significance. Water quality studies by the FDEP,
SFWMD (SFWMD, 1987a) and others, indicate that inland drainage discharges in areas of the Indian River with poor circulation (i.e., between inlets) result in the
degradation of water quality in the lagoon, especially along the western shore.
In May 1996, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (NEP) in conjunction with the SJRWMD, SFWMD and the U. S. EPA, formulated the "Indian River
Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation & Coastal Management Plan (CCMP)". The CCMP addresses critical problems affecting the Indian River Lagoon, including
but not limited to preservation of wetlands, sea grass restoration, endangered species protection, water and sediment quality improvement, land acquisition needs
and funding needs. In July 1996, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan.
100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN
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secondary and local drainage network to the ocean or other major inland receiving area, i.e., Lake Okeechobee. Examples of the primary network would be the South
Florida Water Management District canals and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
the local or tertiary network into the primary network.
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Secondary Network: The secondary network would be those facilities that serve as transmission ways from
Examples of the secondary system would be the local drainage canals of the local water control districts.
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Local Network: The local network would consist of those canals, drainage swales, detention/retention ponds that serve to collect/store the local rainfall before it is
discharged into the secondary system. These systems typically have little or no intermediate or long-term storage capacity and must be maintained for maximum
efficiency. These facilities should be designed in such a manner that they provide for the "first flush" treatment of sediments and pollutants, keeping them from the
secondary and primary system. If possible, no local network system should discharge directly into a primary network or ultimate receiving body.
As outlined in the 1992 Stormwater Management Master Plan, when viewed as a whole, stormwater drainage is not presently a significant problem in the primary
drainage system in St. Lucie County. Within St. Lucie County, pollution and other environmental factors have become a major concern. As mentioned, it is
acknowledged that certain areas of the County are experiencing flooding problems during periods of heavy rain. These problems are more the result of a failed local
system or construction that is not in accordance with current design standards, than with overall system failure. However, St. Lucie County is rapidly approaching
the crossroads where definitive action must be taken in regard to a county-wide stormwater review so that, as urbanization continues, the present marginally adequate,
agriculturally designed, secondary system can be expanded and upgraded.
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
In June of 1997, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Stormwater Management Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) as part of the County "Investment
for the Future" Program. This MSTU allows the County to levy an annual ad valorem assessment in the unincorporated areas of the County, with the funds generated
to be used solely for providing stormwater management services. This was a major step in developing a Stormwater Management Program for the unincorporated
area of the County.
A.
The mission of the County Stormwater Management Program is: to manage County Stormwater systems to prevent flooding and property damage and to protect
water quality for the safety and enjoyment of the citizen's of St. Lucie County, and the preservation of the environment and enhancement of wildlife habitat. The goals
of the program are as follows:
To minimize the hazards of flooding attributable to stormwater runoff.
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To minimize the degradation of water quality attributable to stormwater runoff
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to aid in gaining understanding of stormwater issues and to minimize personal non-point source pollution
To develop a public education program
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major functions
nitially, the County Stormwater Management Program is providing four
Master planning and GIS mapping of the overall local network, primary and secondary drainage systems
Capital improvements to the County-owned and maintained primary canal system
to provide a higher level of service for swale system maintenance throughout the County.
An enhanced maintenance program
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to aid in gaining understanding of stormwater issues
A public education program
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Additionally, the County has been successful in acquiring grant funds to complete several large -scale water quality improvement projects in the St. Lucie River Basin
mitigation bank.
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provide stormwater treatment for the Platt's Creek Basin and wi
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Close cooperation exists
Plan was adopted
ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT
Drainage in St. Lucie County is the responsibility of many entities. In 1992, the St. Lucie County Stormwater Master
among organizations which will result in the creation of the 10-Mile Creek attenuation facility.
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t will then be
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
The Master Drainage Plan defines flooding problems on a basin by basin basis Solutions to the flooding problems include the completion of the
attenuation facility. The performance and success of this facility will guide future attenuation facility efforts. Once the problems, if any, are defined
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possible to develop model solutions. These solutions could, as one option, propose that a variable level of service ratio be employed for each basin, recognizing that
certain basins may have topographic conditions that are more conducive to ground water absorption than others, resulting in reduced rates of run-off and high rates
of aquifer recharge
Stormwater Drainage Facilities
The S1. Lucie County Engineer has documented isolated drainage problems in many areas of the County. The apparent causes for many of these problems
are: inadequate conveyance systems; pumped drainage at the upstream reaches of creeks and canals: urbanization; and inadequate floodplain planning.
1.
These apparent problems may have different causes. Inadequate conveyance can be caused by overgrowth of canals/ditches, inadequate canal depths
and/or cross-sections or shoaling from sedimentation, as in the North Fork of the S1. Lucie River. In addition, pumped drainage from farms can drastically
shorten concentration times and may surcharge the receiving drainage way. Also, urbanization increases run-off and decreases concentration times. In
general, floodplain planning has not kept pace with the changes in hydrology in S1. Lucie County.
The original design of the primary drainage systems that the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers used was thirty percent of the one-day/1 CO-year project storm,
or approximately a one day/1 O-year storm, as the conveyance capacity for canals C-23, C-24 and C-25 (SFWMD, 1988a) to serve agricultural drainage needs.
However, the eastern parts of the drainage basins are becoming urbanized and the SFWMD design standard for urban areas is presently a three day/25-year
storm
Agricultural drainage of marshes and wetlands has removed the stormwater storage capacity of these areas and thereby has added to the overall volume
of stormwater discharged through the urbanized areas. Concurrently, removal of this storage capacity has removed the major sources of groundwater
recharge with a resultant increase in dry season irrigation demand.
Surface water quality in the modified natural systems has been acceptable, but there is little data concerning flood flows. Man-made drainage systems
contain nutrients from agricultural and urban run-off as documented by the SFWMD (SFWMD, 1988b). Canal C-25 has seasonal high levels of dissolved
minerals from floridan aquifer irrigation return flows. The issue in this regard is that this canal serves as a recharge source for one of the City of F1. Pierce's
primary wellfields.
S1. Lucie County, In a
To abate this problem
Groundwater Systems:
Abandoned free flowing or leaking artesian wells are a source of contamination for the shallow aquifer
cooperative effort with the SFWMD. is engaged in a program to plug these free-flowing or damaged wells.
2.
Deeper zones of the floridan aquifer have cavernous regions, or boulder zones of extremely high transmissivities that are generally considered suitable for deep wel
injection of domestic secondary wastewater effluent and some industrial wastes. The injection zones, at depths of 2,500-3,500 feet, have a system of confining layers
above them that severely limit or prevent migration of injected fluids to upper parts of the aquifer. A domestic waste injection well is presently in service in Port S1.
Lucie and additional injection wells are being considered at other locations
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FACILITY REPLACEMENT, EXPANSION AND NEW FACILITY SITING
D.
The following programs are being undertaken by S1. Lucie County:
Ten Mile Creek Attenuation Facility: This $50 million project is designed to improve water quality in the North S1. Lucie River Water Control District, and
reduce the likelihood of flooding. The facility will be completed during the next five years. Monitoring the results will guide the design and construction of
future attenuation facilities.
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Platt's Creek Mitigation Area: This is a $3.6 million project that will remove 100 acres of citrus grove adjacent to the North Fork of the S1. Lucie River and
restore the historic elevations and vegetation. 15 acres of the land will be used as a water attenuation facility. Water quality will be monitored before and
after construction to guide design and construction of future projects
2.
Engineering Studies: S1. Lucie County is currently conducting a $150,000 mapping survey using the County's Geographic Information System. This study
will enhance the County's ability in directing water flow county-wide to reduce flooding in floodprone areas and to facilitate the placement of water control
structures and water quality improvements.
3.
Maintenance and replacement of large equipment is needed on a continuous basis.
Equipment
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The County's Master Drainage Plan was completed in
Drainage Plan
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4.
EXISTING ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS WHICH GOVERN LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL DRAINAGE FEATURES
E.
Following are the current ordinances and regulations that govern land use and development of natural drainage features in S1. Lucie County:
Standard Specifications for Paving, Sidewalk and Drainage Construction
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Code. The standards set forth in Resolution 78-49
n August 1990, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the S1. Lucie County Land Development
were incorporated into the Land Development Code, under the following sections:
Activities
Access to New Development
Section 7.05.07 Provisions for
Section 7.05.02 Streets
Section 7.07.00 Stormwater Management
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These sections of the Land Development Code identify the specifications for minimum design and construction criteria for roads, sidewalks and drainage.
As development industry standards and technologies evolve, the Land Development Code will be amended periodically to reflect the changes
Driveway Ordinance
In August 1990, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the S1. Lucie County Land Development Code. The standards set forth in Resolution No. 87-13
were incorporated into the Land Development Code, under Section 7.05.06.
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This section states that all residents must get a permit to install a culvert. The purpose of this standard is to monitor elevations at which culverts are set to
assure that existing flow lines are maintained. As development industry standards and technologies evolve, the Land Development Code will be amended
periodically to reflect the changes.
Subdivision Regulations
In August 1990, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the S1. Lucie County Land Development Code. The former Chapter 1-19, "Subdivision
Regulations," 81. Lucie county Code and Compiled Laws was repealed in Part C of Ordinance 90-36, adopted on July 26, 1990, and became effective on
August 1,1990. This ordinance enacted a new Land Development Code for the County and the standard of Chapter 1-19, "Subdivision Regulations", were
incorporated as part of the overall County site planning process and the standards and regulations were set forth in the Land Development Code. As
development industry standards and technologies evolve, the Land Development Code will be amended periodically to reflect the changes.
3.
As the area continues to urbanize,
These regulations contain the technical requirements for subdivisions and the definitions for what constitutes a subdivision
these regulations need to be updated.
Lucie County Code)
In August 1990, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the S1. Lucie County Land Development Code. The former Chapter 1-8.5, "Flood Damage
Prevention", S1. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws, was repealed in Part C of Ordinance 90-36, adopted on July 26,1990 and became effective on
August 1, 1990. This ordinance enacted a new Land Development Code for the county and the standards of Chapter 1-8.5, " Flood Damage Prevention",
were incorporated as part of the overall County site planning process and the standards and regulations were set forth in the Land Development code. As
development industry standards and technologies evolve, the Land Development Code will be amended periodically to reflect the changes.
8.5, St.
(Chapter 1
Flood Damage Prevention
4.
The purpose of flood damage prevention is to control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers which are involved
in the accommodation of flood waters; control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase erosion or flood damage; and prevent
or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.
Lucie County Code)
In 1980, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Chapter 1-7.5, Article II, "S1. Lucie River", S1. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws that established
the S1. Lucie River protection zone. The purpose of the S1. Lucie River Code is to improve the quality of surface water run-off by limiting the amount of natural
vegetation removed within 50' of the water. This 50' is not a setback. Construction is allowed if a permit is obtained. This code also assists the natural
drainage features by cutting down on the erosion and siltation.
St.
Lucie River,
St.
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{Chapter 1
Drainage and Erosion Control Ordinance
5.
In addition to the S1. Lucie River regulations found in the S1. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws, the Board of County Commissioners approved an
amendment to the Land Development Code in August 1990, which established more stringent shoreline protection regulations. Section 6.02.02, "Shoreline
Protection," outlines these regulations and standards. As development industry standards and technologies evolve, the Land Development Code will be
amended periodically to reflect the changes.
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would
A 75' setback for all construction, as proposed
In the Future Land Use Element of this Comprehensive Plan, new distances have been proposed
improve on the existing code.
Lucie County Land Development Code
n August 1990, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. The Land Development Code was created
in order to have all development standards and regulations in one document that can be accessible. The Land Development Code addresses such things
as zoning district establishment, adequate public facility standards, environmental protection and preservation standards, development design and
improvement standards, accessory temporary structure and use standards, sign standards, hardship relief standards, etc, As development industry standards
and technologies evolve, the Land Development Code will be amended periodically to reflect the changes
St.
6.
EXISTING ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS WHICH GOVERN LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT OF GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE
AREAS
F.
Following are the current ordinances and regulations that govern land use and development of groundwater aquifer recharge areas in St. Lucie County:
Wellfield Ordinance
In August 1990, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. Section 6.03.00 of the Land Development Code
provides standards and regulations for wellfield protection. As development industry standards and technologies evolve, the Land Development Code will
be amended periodically to reflect the changes. Prior to the adoption of the County's Wellfield Protection Ordinance, the County utilized the "Interim St. Lucie
County Public Wellfield Protection Ordinance." This ordinance provided the following regulations
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impair public water supply wells that are operated by utilities with a minimum
Criteria for regulating deleterious substances and contaminants that
permitted withdrawal capacity of 100,000 gallons per day.
produces or uses any regulated substance within
No development approval may be issued for any nonresidential activity which stores, handles
one thousand (1,000') feet of any public utility public water supply.
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Special exemptions may
lists
restricted use pesticide
and monitoring.
Regulated substances generally include those on Federal and State hazardous, toxic, and
be issued for activities which provide precautionary measures such as inventories, containment
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Lucie Village.
Lucie and St
Pierce, City of Port St
This ordinance was drafted by a countywide committee and adopted by the City of Ft
Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems}
An Onsite Sewage Disposal System Construction Permit is required prior to the installation of a septic tank or other onsite sewage disposal system. There
is a 5' setback from all property lines and a 10' setback from other septic tanks. This Code requires a 75' separation from private potable water wells, a 200'
separation from public potable water systems, and a 50' separation from non-potable water wells. The Code lists criteria concerning size and location of
septic tanks.
Florida Administrative Code (Chapter 10D-6, Standards for
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Environmental Health Section and is currently being revised
Chapter 10D-6 is administered by the St. Lucie County Public Health Unit
This Code lists criteria concerning
Systems)
This Code requires a 75' separation between private water systems and septic tank or drainfields (also in Chapter 10D-6)
construction, operation and maintenance of water systems.
Florida Administrative Code (Chapter 10D-4, Water
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private water wells
The St. Lucie County Public Health Unit, Environmental Health Section administers this Code. Currently, a permit is not required to instal
However, the Environmental Health Section verifies the separation distance required when inspecting the septic tank.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Projects by the SFWMD could have a wide range of impacts in the County and a framework for the County Master Plan is available to properly assess these impacts
A better inventory of discharge data needs to be developed for the interconnected drainage systems
Small area drainage studies need to be conducted followed by implementation plans that include funding, permitting, right-of-way acquisition and construction plans
Funding, which has always been the constraining factor, may be necessary from a variety of sources that may include the following: Stormwater MSTU, SFWMD
special assessments districts; special taxing districts; State and federal grants or matching funds; and public bonds.
A supply of fresh water for irrigation and aquifer recharge is needed to replace the brackish water presently being withdrawn from the floridan aquifer. Continued use
of the floridan aquifer will mineralize the shallow aquifer to the extent that agricultural productivity will decline and the City of Ft. Pierce wellfield along the C-25 Canal
may not be usable. The SFWMD needs to assess the impact of irrigation return flows as part of the well permitting process.
The proposed SFWMD Taylor Creek-Nubbin Slough Diversion Project (formerly the C-131 Flow-way Project) may be a viable means of providing the needed water
supply. Locating this project's storage reservoirs in St. Lucie County would provide a groundwater recharge source that would help to displace mineralized
groundwater. Since increased freshwater discharges into the Indian River Lagoon via the C-25 Canal have some negative environmental impacts, consideration should
be given to the possibility of "pulsing" releases of drainage from this canal into the Lagoon, in the same manner as has been done successfully for the St. Lucie Canal
by the South Florida Water Management District. By doing this, natural freshwater releases are more closely mimicked. Another possibility to be considered in order
to avoid detrimental impacts to the Lagoon from the C-25 Canal drainage is the timing of drainage releases coinciding with the outgoing tides of Ft. Pierce Inlet. This
issue will be addressed in the Central and South Florida "Restudy" Project
The use of treated domestic wastewater effluent to supplement irrigation supplies and recharge the shallow aquifer should be further investigated. The seasona
irrigation requirements necessitate the use of storage or disposal of unneeded effluent. However, facilities using deep well injection for effluent disposal are, in fact,
storing the effluent and a significant portion of the effluent could be recovered for irrigation use.
In addition to conserving the use of groundwater by using irrigation quality (IQ) sewage effluent or surface water supplies, aquifer recharge through stormwater retention
and/or detention needs to be considered for both area-wide and individual project applications. Retention by impoundment may be used for future irrigation needs
by agricultural facilities and retention lakes in urban areas will reduce the volume of stormwater run-off.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The following Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies are modifications of the portions of the Element as adopted in
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
IT IS THE GOAL OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY TO ENSURE THE PROVISION OF AN ADEQUATE STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
THAT IS BOTH TECHNICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE IN MEETING THE EXISTING AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
GOAL 6C.1
Mapping System.
2003, the County shall complete the Geographic Information System based Stormwater
revise minimum levels of service for each defined drainage
By January 31,
Upon the completion of the Stormwater Mapping System master plan for the County, the County shal
basin and shall incorporate those levels of service into this Comprehensive Plan.
Objective
6C.1.1
Policy
6C.1.1.1
the following level-of-service standard shall be utiltized in determining the appropriate
To ensure that S1. Lucie County maintains sufficient stormwater runoff
amount of runoff for a project:
Policy
6C.1.1.2
Stormwater Master Plan
- Level of Service Standards
100 vr.. 72 hr.
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Structure/Facilit
Houses/Building
Evacuation Routes2
Arterial Roads4
Other Roads5
Peak flood stages less than first (finished) floor elevation based on available data.
Evacuation routes as defined by the County and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Flooding limited to each side of the road such that Y2 of the roadway width (W) or one travel lane is not flooded.
Roads with four or more travel lanes, or roads that are only access to a respective area/development (secondary evacuation routes)
Other roads which are not critical for evacuation, but which will be used to estimate encroachment on FFEs
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3
4
5
When the level of service standards are revised for drainage subsequent to the completion of the County-wide Stormwater Mapping System(as indicated in Policy
6C.1.1.1), the level of service standard shall include performance standards for water quality and flood control for each basin. Appropriate local and state
regulations specifying stormwater quality standards shall be incorporated by reference into the drainage level of service standard to measure performance of
Policy
6C.1.1.3
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systems, which are designed to remove pollutants from run-off. Appropriate regulations specifying ambient water quality standards shall be referenced to prevent
further degradation of surface and groundwaters by run-off from stormwater facilities built prior to stormwater quality regulations taking effect in 1982,
The level of service standard in Policy 6C.1.1.2 shall be applicable to all commercial. industrial and residential development activities within the Unincorporated
81. Lucie County.
Policy
6C.1.1.4
The County shall continue to coordinate efforts with all appropriate authorities in regard to water storage and capacity enhancements for the North Fork of the
81. Lucie River. including those portions within the designated aquatic preserve.
Policy
6C.1.1.5
The County will maintain an inventory of flood prone areas located within its jurisdiction
Objective
6C.1.2
The County shall maintain an inventory of flooding complaints
Policy
6C.1.2
Pierce Farms Water Control District
of adequate stormwater management
The County shall request the South Florida Water Management District, North S1. Lucie River Water Control District and Ft
establish system-wide water level monitoring stations in order to provide the data base necessary for the developmen
programs
Policy
6C.1.2.2
The County shall enforce existing land Development Regulations which support the protection and maintenance of the natural functions (flow and
storage) of the 1 OO-year floodplain and other natural drainage features.
Objective
6C.1.3
Regulations regulating construction standards within the 100 year flood plain
The County shall continue to enforce the Land Development
Policy
6C.1.3
floodplain management issues
and
The County shall provide direction and guidance to the general public on stormwater
Policy
6C.1.3.2
District, shall review and evaluate existing drainage studies and plans within
stormwater regulations.
The County, in conjunction with the South Florida Water Management
the County's jurisdiction to determine their relevance to the current
Objective
6C.1.4
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District continue to update the inventory of groundwater levels within the County.
this
maintain level of service standards as adopted within
to
request that the South Florida Water Management
the availability of services necessary
The County shal
All development will be specifically conditioned on
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy
6C.1.4.
Policy
6C.1.4.2
IT IS THE GOAL OF ST. LUCE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT A COUNTY-WIDE DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR URBAN AND NONURBAN AREAS.
continue to implement the master drainage plan
The County wi
GOAL 6.C.2
continue to seek funding from State/federal grants and/or assessments in the area served by drainage improvements
Objective
6C.2.1
be provided
required drainage improvements wi
The County wi
No development authorizations shall be issued unless there is provided to St. Lucie County assurance that al
for both on-site and off-site.
Policy
6C.2.1.1
Policy
6C.2.1.2
No final certificate of occupancy, as may be further defined in the Land Development Regulations, shall be issued until all drainage improvements. both on-site
and off-site, for the particular development have been inspected and approved by St. Lucie County, or other appropriate authority.
Policy
6C.2.1.3
IT IS THE GOAL OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY TO ENSURE THAT THE SURFICIAL GROUNDWATER QUALITY IS THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE FOR POTABLE
PURPOSES.
GOAL 6C.3
to meet potable standards, and to prevent the further contamination of the surficial aquifer.
To Improve the water quality level of areas that fai
regulations governing the protection of potable wellfields from possible
Regulations. including
The County shall continue to enforce the Land Development
sources of contamination.
Objective
6C.3.1
Policy
6C.3.1.1
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require wastewater reuse plans for new sewage treatment plants operating above 250,000 gallons per day. Any new
The Land Development Regulations shal
reuse plan shall be approved by FDEP.
Policy
6C.3.1.2
The County shall develop a series of stormwater attenuation areas to reduce the impacts of agricultural fertilizers and other related chemical applicants on the
existing potable wellfields in the eastern portion of the County.
Policy
6C.3.1.3
flowing artesian wells.
District in the identification and closure of free
The County shall continue to cooperate with the South Florida Water Management
Policy
6C.3.1.4
Regulations shall continue to Include comprehensive stormwater management including consideration of the following
the use of stormwater detention and/or retention
streambank and shoreline buffer zones;
general design and construction standards
The County Land Development
1.
2.
3.
Policy
6C.3.1.5
improve the water quality
effort to
management
The County shall assist the Federal Government, State of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District's in their
of the primary drainage systems through the implementation of Chapter 17-40, FAC and Chapter 17-25 FAC.
for onsite stormwater
Policy
6C.3.1.6
Regulations for regulating land use and development to protect the functions of natural groundwater
The County shall enforce the Land Development
recharge areas.
Objective
6C.3.2
The County will protect the functions of natural groundwater aquifer recharge of designated public potable water supply wells by enforcing the Wellfield Protection
Ordinance contained within the Land Development Code.
Policy
6C.3.2
Environmental Health Section, by verifying the issuance of the septic tank permit
The County will continue to work with the St. Lucie County Public Health Unit
before a building permit is issued.
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Policy
6C.3.2.2
The County will continue to assist the St. Lucie County Public Health Unit, Environmental Health Section, with the Hazardous Waste Verification Program by
continuing to require all Occupational License applicants (except Home Occupations) to receive Public Health Unit approval prior to issuance of an Occupational
License.
Policy
6C.3.2.3
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Policy No Conditional Uses for sand mining and no rezonings to Industrial, Extraction (IX) will be granted within public potable water supply recharge areas designated
6C.3.2.4 through the Wellfield Protection Ordinance.
Policy The County shall continue to cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District in the identification and closure of free flowing artesian wells.
6C.3.2.5
Policy The County shall cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District in the implementation of the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan.
6C.3.2.6
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6D
SANITARY SEWER
SUB-ELEMENT
CHAPTER 6 (D)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SANITARY SEWER SUB-ELEMENT
Prepared by:
St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County
Department of Growth Management
ADOPTED - January 9, 1990
REVISED - March 5, 2002 (Ord. 02-008)
REVISED - January G, 2004 (Compliance Agreement)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
SANITARY SEWER SUB ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-D-1
6-D-1
6-D-1
6-D-3
NTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. TERMS AND CONCEPTS . . .
B. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
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6-D-3
6-D-5
6- 0-8
6-D-9
6-D-9
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MGD
EXISTING CONDITIONS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. EXISTING PLANNING DOCUMENTS
B. REGIONAL FACILITIES ......................................
C. PRIVATELY OWNED UTILITIES WITH CAPACITIES GREATER THAN 0
D. PACKAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
E. SEPTIC TANKS. .
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT
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6-D-19
6-D-20
6-D-21
6-D-21
6-D-22
6-D-23
6-D-23
6-D-23
SERVICE AREA POPULATION PROJECTIONS
CAPACITY ASSESSMENT .......
A. THE SAVANNAS. . . . . . . . . ..
B. SOUTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND
C. NORTH COUNTY AREA .........
D. NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND ....................
E. GENERAL PERFORMANCE OF EXISTING FACILITIES ...................
F. SANITARY SEWER MASTER PLAN FOR THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTy...........
G. SANITARY SEWER FACILITY REPLACEMENT, EXPANSION AND NEW FACILITY SITING
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LIST OF TABLES
Wastewater Treatment Plants, St. Lucie County.
Projected Population and Flows for the Savannas Area
St. Lucie County Utilities Service Area Population Projections. 2000
Estimated Total Wastewater Flows (MGD)
Connected Wastewater Flow (MGD)
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LIST OF FIGURES
Typical System Schematic
Sanitary Sewer Service Areas
Package Treatment Plant Locations
Septic Tank Locations
Soils Map
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
SANITARY SEWER SUB ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element provides a complete summary of the wastewater treatment facilities in S1. Lucie County. Sanitary sewer services are provided in
only a small portion of the unincorporated County. Central utility services are provided by either the F1. Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA), the Port S1. Lucie Utility
Systems Department or S1. Lucie County Utilities. Generally, St. Lucie County Utilities provides sanitary sewer service to those properties located on North and South
Hutchinson Island. Those multi-family residential developments and Planned Unit Developments in the County that are not serviced by S1. Lucie County Utilities are
serviced by their own on-site wastewater treatment plants. Most of the single-family home sites in the County are served with individual septic tanks. The importance
of the municipal regional systems and on-site treatment facilities is noted.
BACKGROUND
TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Wastewater treatment systems occur in many different types. They may range from individual septic tanks and drain fields to large regional systems that include
gravity collection sewers, low-pressure collection systems, lift stations, regional treatment plants, and effluent disposal facilities.
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Regional Facilities Regional facilities are large-scale sanitary sewage systems that generally provide service to densely populated areas. These facilities are
comprised of three components that perform the basic functions of collection, treatment, and disposal of domestic sewage. Some regional facilities may also treat
industrial waste on which pre-treatment may have already been performed.
t to a central
The collection system is composed of a network of gravity sewer pipes or low-pressure conveyors that collect sewage from individual sources and convey
location for treatment. Figure 6-D-1, schematically represents a typical system
pipes that come from an individual source are called services. Small pipes
laterals is called a main. Several mains may be combined to form a trunk
A gravity system is normally made up of a branching system of gently sloping pipes. Smal
that combine several services are called laterals. A larger pipe that may combine several
main. Large diameter sewers that normally flow to treatment plants are called interceptors
n South Florida, gravity sewers would become very deep long before they reached regional treatment plants. Therefore, collection systems usually contain several
ift stations within the system. These lift stations discharge into force mains, which may in turn discharge into larger force mains, other lift stations, other gravity sewer
treatment plant. Lift stations, which receive flow from several sub-systems, are often called master lift stations. Large force mains, which receive
lift stations, are called manifolds.
or into a
several
The treatment plant is the component of the regional sanitary sewer facility that functions to remove solid and organic materials from the sewage. There are a large
number of processes that can accomplish this, but they are generally grouped into one of the following three categories depending on the proportion of the material
systems,
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Secondary Treatment: Secondary treatment processes remove between 80% to 90% of total organic material and suspended solids from sewage. This level of
treatment generally requires multiple steps involving at least one biological process and one or more processes for removal of suspended solids. The effluent from
a secondary plant may also be chemically treated and filtered. This is sometimes referred to as enhanced secondary treatment
the organic materials and up to 50% of the solids from the sewage.
common methods used to remove the solids.
This refers to a removal of between 30% to 35% 0
because screens and settling tanks are the most
Primary Treatment:
to as physical treatment,
Tertiary Treatment: Sewage may also contain large quantities of synthetic organic co inorganic chemicals which may create pollution problems if not
removed. Tertiary or advanced treatment provides processes to remove these pollutants most common tertiary processes remove compounds of phosphorus
and nitrogen, nutrients that promote unwanted growth of biota in the environment, which may remove oxygen necessary for desirable environmental conditions. The
effluent of advanced treatment processes often approaches potable water purity.
mpounds or
The
The treated water produced by the wastewater treatment system is known as effluent. Effluent disposal alternatives in St. Lucie County include discharge to a water
body, irrigation reuse, percolation into the shallow groundwater. or injection into deep aquifers.
The solid by-product, or residual, of the treatment process is known as sludge. Prior to final disposal, sludge is usually subjected to one or more additional processes
to remove pathogens, stabilize, and/or dewater. These processes allow for a safe disposal and facilitate transportation and deposition. Common disposal methods
include burial in solid waste landfills, land application as a soil conditioner for agricultural purposes, and incineration.
and disposal
Package Treatment Plants: Package treatment plants are essentially small treatment systems, which have a collection network, treatment plant
system. In St. Lucie County a few small package plants are actually very large septic tanks with sand filters and chlorination.
Package plants may be designed to provide any level of treatment, but in St. Lucie County plants providing, at a minimum, secondary treatment is used. Package
plants are available in a range of capacities up to one-million gallons per day. They are generally used to serve isolated developments and are usually partially, or
completely, preassemble by the manufacturer prior to shipment to the site of use.
Except
rrigation
Effluent disposal in package plants may take a variety of forms. Most common in St. Lucie County are drain fields, percolation ponds, and spray
for disposal by deep well injection, all effluent from package plants must be chlorinated for disinfection prior to disposal.
Small package plants usually do not require full-time attendance by an operator, and many small package plants in the County are run by operating services. Some
small package plants only require an operator for two or three non-consecutive visits per week, totaling one to one and one-half hours per week. The average small
package plant has an operator on-site for only one-half hour per day, five days per week. As a result, preventive maintenance of the plant and/or collection system
may be neglected. Some of the larger package plants have their own operators, usually for only a portion of the day.
Septic tank systems are usually used to serve single housing units, although relatively large scale systems have proven successful. The system
two components, the septic tank and the drainfield. The tank receives wastewater from the home and provides a period of settling, during which time a
Septic Tanks:
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significant portion of the suspended solids settles out. The remaining liquids are discharged through underground perforated drainage pipes into the drainfield and
percolate into the soil where microorganisms and filtration processes purify the liquids. Septic tanks generally require cleaning every two to three years to remove
accumulated solids. These solids, called septage, are generally transported to regional sanitary septage facilities for treatment prior to disposal.
Septic tanks can be adversely affected by a number of conditions. These include high water table, poor drainage, lack of space, and miscellaneous effects from other
conditions such as hydraulic overloads from washing machines
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (PL 92-500) is the controlling national legislation relating to the provision of sanitary sewer service. The goal of this act is
the restoration and/or maintenance of the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the nation's waters. The act established the national policy of implementing
area-wide waste treatment and management programs to ensure adequate control of courses of pollutants. Under Section 201 of PL 92-500, grants are made available
to local governments to construct facilities to treat "point sources" of pollution, which include effluent from sewage treatment processes. The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency is responsible for implementing the act.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is responsible for ensuring that the State carries out responsibilities assigned to it under PL 92-500. FDEP
has adopted rules for the regulation of wastewater facilities in Chapter 64-600, F .A.C. These rules apply to facilities that treat flows exceeding 5,000 gallons per day
for domestic establishments, 3,000 gallons per day for food service establishments, and where the sewage contains industrial, toxic, or hazardous chemical wastes.
(DOH) regulates septic tank and drainfield installation within the State. These reqUirements have been adopted by rule in Chapter
Individual septic tanks are permitted by the County Health Department and regulated in accordance with Chapter 69E-6, FAC. When a privately or municipally owned
utility serves a community and charges on an individual basis, it is regulated by an overseeing Commission or Authority. Until recently, this body was the Public Service
Commission. The Public Service Commission still regulates privately owned systems
The Florida Department of Health
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
EXISTING PLANNING DOCUMENTS
In 1992, St. Lucie County completed and adopted its Water and Wastewater Master Plan. In 1999, St. Lucie County underwent a revision to the 1992 Water and
Wastewater Master Plan. In August 2000, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the St. Lucie County Utilities Water and Wastewater Master Plan. The two
major urban areas of the County, Ft. Pierce and Port St. Lucie, have regionalized wastewater collection treatment and disposal systems. The City of Ft. Pierce
completed a master plan for water and wastewater in 1987. Figure 6-D-2, shows the intended area of service for these municipal systems in St. Lucie County.
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(GDU) Corporation in St. Lucie County.
St. Lucie County Initiated condemnation proceedings against the assets of the General Development Utility
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certain areas of the City of Port St. Lucie and the unincorporated areas around the River Park
services for
General Development Utilities was providing wastewater
Subdivision area.
n 1994, St. Lucie County transferred, to the City of Port St. Lucie, all the former GDU assets that it had acquired. The City of Port St. Lucie then initiated a phased
expansion plan that will, by the year 2005, provide to all properties within the City limits access to a centralized wastewater treatment service. The first areas of the
utility improvement are in the most northern part of the City.
Port St. Lucie. These subregional systems were not
system is extended through the city, these isolated sub-
Prior to the Citywide expansion efforts, several smaller sub-regional systems existed within the boundaries of
interconnected to each other and serve only a small part of the overall ar.ea of the city. As the primary sewer
regional-regional areas are being interconnected and treatment facilities consolidated.
In addition to the system operated under the direction of the City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department, there is one other sub-regional provider located in the
St. Lucie West Community Development/Services District. This water/wastewater system was constructed as part of the St. Lucie West Development of Regional
Impact in the late 1980's and is operated under the oversight of the Development District Board of Supervisors. As of June 2001, there were no plans to have this
system absorbed into the Port St. Lucie Utility Department operations; however, there have been operational interconnects between the system to provide for back
up services, should they be needed.
REGIONAL FACILITIES
Figure 6-D-2 outlines general areas of service for the major regional facilities now operating in the County, which are described below. These areas were franchised
by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
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area. These sub-regional
area is usually limited to a single development or a relatively smal
Other sub-regional franchises also operate in the County, but thei
franchises are listed with the package plants
Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA): The Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority maintains a 9.0 MGD (million gallon per day) wastewater treatment plant on the southwest
extremity of Causeway Island on the Indian River in Ft. Pierce. Currently, FPUA has a Temporary Operating Permit from FDEP, which rates the wastewater treatment
plant at a flow of 9.0 MGD (maximum month) to serve the City of Ft. Pierce through the year 2000 with an estimated existing service area population of 40,867. At
present this plant has approximately 4 MGD of excess capacity with the highest maximum month average flow of 6.0MGD.
The long-range plans call for construction of a new wastewater treatment plant on the mainland. Planning for the mainland wastewater treatment plant has been put
on hold as a result of excess capacity created by an extensive infiltration/inflow reduction program undertaken by FPUA.
Lucie County.
Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department: In 1997, the City of Port St. Lucie acquired the regional water and wastewater utilities from St. Lucie County. This facility
serves extensive portions of the city. Since acquiring the facility, Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department (PSLUSD) has undertaken an aggressive utility expansion
program that will extend water and wastewater service to most developed properties within the city by the year 2005. PSLUSD owns and operates three wastewater
Pierce, and presently serves many areas in unincorporated St
The FPUA has extended its wastewater service beyond the boundaries of the City of Ft
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treatment plants with a combined permitted capacity of 4.05 mgd. Plans for expansion of these plants are in progress to accommodate the increase in flows that will
result from the expansion of the collection system. Future development west of the City of Port St. Lucie and south of Midway Road will eventually be served by
P8LUSD or by private facilities until P8LUSD service becomes available.
North Hutchinson Island Utility District: In 1992, St. Lucie County acquired the North Hutchinson Services Corporation. This facility and service area of this private
utility provider became the foundation for the establishment of the North Hutchinson Island Utility District of St. Lucie County. The 8t. Lucie County Utilities Department
provides wastewater service to approximately 70 percent of the developed units on North Hutchinson Island. St. Lucie County Utilities owns and operates the North
Hutchinson Island wastewater collection system and a 0.5 mgd wastewater treatment plant that is expandable to accommodate buildout wastewater flows on the island.
This plant produces reclaimed water that is made available to nearly all of the larger developed parcels on the island.
The upgraded wastewater treatment plant was placed into service in January 1996. This facility is permitted through the FDEP for 0.50 mgd of treatment capacity.
The 1999 average daily flow at this facility is 0.201 mgd. The current FDEP wastewater facility permit expires on October 21,2002. This upgraded wastewater
treatment plant replaced two smaller sub-regional package treatment plants, one at the Bryn Mawr utility site and one at the Sands utility site, in addition to a number
of individual wastewater treatment plants that served individual residential developments.
As of June 2001, all of the individual package treatment plants located on North Hutchinson Island had been eliminated or were scheduled for elimination within the
next 12 months as required by the Indian River Lagoon Act. 8t. Lucie County has been found to be consistent with the Indian River Lagoon Act.
South Hutchinson Island: In 1996/1997, the South Hutchinson Island wastewater collection and treatment system was constructed by St. Lucie County to provide
central sewer service for the portion of South Hutchinson Island located outside of the City of Ft. Pierce. Just as with the North Hutchinson Island service area, this
system was intended to eliminate all of the numerous individual wastewater package treatment plants that had been constructed in the absence of a centralized
treatment network. Many of these existing wastewater treatment plants and all existing lift stations were upgraded or replaced to meet St. Lucie County Utility
standards and a force main system was constructed to connect these lift stations to the new wastewater treatment plant. The wastewater treatment plant was designed
to accommodate buildout flows for South Hutchinson Island. The primary method of effluent disposal is reclaimed water irrigation, with backup disposal provided by
discharge to the FPL Nuclear Power Plant ocean discharge canal.
This wastewater treatment plant is permitted for 1.6 mgd and utilizes a conventional plug flow, extended aeration, activated sludge process followed by filtration and
high-level disinfection to produce reclaimed water for irrigation. The plant is located on a 19.2 acre, county-owned site approximately two miles south of the FPL
Nuclear Power Plant on the west side of A-1-A.
North County Utility District (tk.a. Holiday Pines Service Corporation): The service area of the North County Utility District water and wastewater utilities lies
within the 8LCU mainland north county service area. The North County Utility District service area includes the Holiday Pines subdivision and some additional
commercial and residential areas fronting Kings Highway and Indrio Road.
The North County Utility District wastewater treatment plant is a field-erected, precast package plant with a design capacity of 0.210 mgd. The wastewater treatment
plant is located on a 9.8-acre utility site near the Indian Pines Golf Course. The plant's permitted capacity is limited to 0.176 mgd because of clarifier limitations and
the owners desire to maintain surge capacity in the aeration tanks. This plant utilizes the extended aeration process and received an average daily flow of 0.126 mgd
in 1997.
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Seven percolation ponds are utilized for effluent disposal. Brine from the North County Utility District water treatment plant is also discharged into these ponds
from the facility is lime stabilized and hauled to land application sites.
be primarily In response to public and private demand for services.
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Port St. Lucie: There are five privately owned wastewater treatment plants in Port St. Lucie with capacities greater than 0.1 mgd: Reserve Utility Corporation (0.122
mgd), St. Lucie West Utilities (1.0 mgd), Savannah Club (0.15 mgd), Spanish Lakes East (0.294 mgd) and Spanish Lakes Riverfront (0.1 mgd). Since these private
utilities lie within the PSLU service area, any acquisition, interconnection or expansion associated with these facilities would not involve SLCU.
PRIVATELY OWNED UTILITIES WITH CAPACITIES GREATER THAN 0.1
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Panther Woods: The Panther Woods wastewater treatment plant is a field-erected concrete extended aeration plant that is permitted for 0.180 mgd. The plant has
an average daily flow of 0.020 mgd, resulting in sufficient available capacity. Treated effluent flows into two irrigation holding ponds with a combined capacity of 1.0
mg. Wastewater effluent is mixed with irrigation water pumped from shallow wells and is irrigated onto approximately 120 acres of golf course within the development.
An upset holding pond with 0.054 mg capacity is provided for storage of effluent that does not meet reuse standards. This wastewater treatment plant is currently
undergoing an expansion to the facility that includes the construction of two 8,500-gallon chlorine contact basins with effluent flow meter; automatic effluent diversion
system; continuous on-line monitoring facilities of turbidity, pH and chlorine residual; new 150-pound chlorination facility; polymer feed facilities; and new sand media.
Spanish Lakes Country Club: Spanish Lakes Country Club is an adult mobile home community with approximately 1,300 mobile home lots. The wastewater
treatment plant serving the Spanish Lakes Country Club is a field-erected, precast concrete package plant with a permitted capacity of 0.160 mgd. Average daily flow
is 0.121 mgd. This plant utilizes the extended aeration process to produce a secondary effluent. Effluent disposal facilities include a one-cell percolation pond and
a three-cell drainfield. Sludge from this facility is lime stabilized on-site and hauled to land application sites.
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The wastewater treatment plant is adequately sized for the development it serves, but is has no excess capacity. The maximum month
91 percent of the permitted capacity. There is minimal area available for expansion on the wastewater treatment plant site.
Spanish Lakes Fairways: Spanish Lakes Fairways is a 1,600 unit adult community located in the northwest portion 0 f the St. Lucie County Utilities mainland north
county service area. The Spanish Lakes Fairways wastewater treatment plant is a field-erected, precast concrete package plant with a permitted capacity of 0.250
mgd. Average daily plant flow is 0.116 mgd. The plant utilizes the extended aeration process to produce reclaimed water that meets FDEP standards for public access
irrigation. The plant consists of two separate treatment trains which include: two 0.127 mg aeration basins with mechanical surface aerators, two rectangular clarifiers,
two sand filters, two 0.025 mg digesters and a baffled chlorine contact tank. The primary means of effluent disposal is irrigation on the development's private golf
course. A lined pond is provided adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant for reclaimed water storage. Backup effluent disposal capacity is provided by three
percolation ponds at the wastewater treatment plant site. Sludge from the facility is lime stabilized on-site and hauled to land application sites.
The maximum flow was 0.142 mgd, approximately 56% of the plant's
There is limited area available for expansion of the wastewater
The wastewater treatment plant is designed to accommodate the community to buildout
permitted capacity. The excess capacity will be utilized to serve additional phases of the development
treatment plan.
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PACKAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
Package treatment plants make up a large portion of the wastewater treatment capacity in the County. Figure 6-D-3 shows wastewater treatment plants throughout
the County, including package treatment plants. Table 6-D-1, lists the plants by name and groups these plants by land use. The table shows the location of the plants,
the design capacity, operating capacity, percentage of capacity allocated for the unincorporated County, current number of people served, projected 2000 and 2010
population served, and the current level of service. Many of these package plants are concentrated in the White City and Indrio Road areas. There are presently 31
package wastewater treatment plants in the County and urban areas. Some of these plants have experienced difficulties in effluent disposal, where disposal systems
have failed.
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SEPTIC TANKS
Septic tank systems are used principally for the treatment of wastewater from individual residences. In rural areas they are also used for establishments such as
schools, motels, rural hotels, trailer parks, housing projects, camps and others. It is impossible to determine the current number of septic tanks in the County since,
prior to 1984, the rules and regulations were different and some septic tanks were installed without permits. According to the Environmental Health Section of the
County's Public Health Unit, from 1986 to July 1999,19,595 septic tanks were permitted (10% of permitted septic tanks are never installed). Approximately 50 septic
tanks are permitted each month. Figure 6-D-4 indicates the areas within S1. Lucie County with the greatest concentrations of septic tank systems.
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Septic tank systems were developed in France with the first appearing in the U.S. in the 1890's. These systems treat wastewater by allowing the solids to settle out
of the waste and permitting a clarified effluent to be discharged. Although single chamber tanks are often used, two or more chambers in series are preferable. In
a dual-chamber septic tank, the first compartment provides for sedimentation, sludge digestion, and sludge storage. The second compartment provides additional
sedimentation and sludge storage capacity and thus serves to protect against the discharge of sludge and other material that might escape the first chamber.
Septic tanks designed for residential use generally have a 24-hour detention period. For larger installations serving multiple families or institutions, a shorter detention
period may be permissible. In either case, it is essential that adequate storage capacity be provided so that the deposited sludge remains in the tank for a sufficient
length of time to undergo decomposition or digestion before being withdrawn. In general, sludge should be removed every 2 to 3 years. Tanks are normally pumped
out by a septage hauling company when contacted by the septic tank owner. The overall life of a septic tank system is 10 years
St. Lucie County is presently served by several privately owned sewage/septage hauling companies. A few of the companies are located in Martin County and haul
septage back into Martin County where it is disposed of at their septage treatment facility. The remaining haulers are located in S1. Lucie County and dispose of their
septage in St. Lucie County.
Effluent from septic tanks is normally discharged to a drainfield where it is allowed to percolate into the ground. Soil permeability and depth to the wet season water
table are limiting factors on septic tank drainfield performance and may require construction of elevated drainage field grounds to ensure adequate performance.
Figure 6-D-5 indicates the general soil types present in St. Lucie County as identified in the Soil Survey of S1. Lucie County. (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1980)
As this figure indicates, virtually all soils within the County, excluding a small area located on the ridgeline east of the Intracoastal Waterway, have moderate or severe
limitations for septic tank drainage fields. Due to the unsuitability of the soil, the S1. Lucie County Health Department, which permits all septic tank system installations
in the County, requires 95 percent excavation of the drainfield area and backfilling with acceptable material.
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Of the areas with high concentrations of septic tank systems shown on Figure 6-D-4, all, excluding The Reserve development located west of
experiencing some drainfield failures. These drainfield failures are caused by one or any combination of the following
Hydraulic Overloading: This involves the application of septic tank effluent at rates greater than the rate at which the effluent can percolate through the soi
in the drainfield.
Suspended Solids Clogging: This clogging occurs when the septic tank is not operating properly and a portion of the solids which normally settle out in the
tank flow to the drainfield in the effluent.
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High Groundwater Table: In some areas of the County, poor drainage allows the groundwater table to reach levels which intersect with the percolation area
of septic tank systems thus lowering the drainfield capacity.
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Proximity of Drain fields: In several areas noted, drain fields are in some cases located within 10 feet of each other. This circumstance causes the
groundwater in the area of these drain fields to be higher than if a greater separation of the drain fields existed. Ultimately this higher groundwater level
reduces the drain fields' capacity to dispose of effluent.
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The Public Health Unit has no verified cases of well contamination by septic tanks (July, 1999). This stems from the fact that, in many of the developments located
in these areas, the home septic tank system and potable water well are all constructed on a 1/4 acre lot. As these developments approach 100 percent build-out,
the possibility of non-disinfected septic tank effluent reaching a potable water well increases. It is a well-documented fact that domestic wastewater carries bacteria
and viruses capable of causing serious illness and, therefore, well contamination poses severe health implications. In areas that may experience failures, the distinct
possibility of groundwater contamination exists.
It is therefore reasonable to project that areas of high septic tank concentration will experience an increasing number of septic tank system failures as growth occurs
Additionally, those areas with private well water supplies could see cases of well contamination by septic tanks
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The unincorporated County presently has wastewater service provided by three major municipal utilities (Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority, Port St. Lucie Utility Systems
Department and St. Lucie County Utilities), several medium sized private utilities, small package plants, and septic tanks. This section examines the needs of those
areas in the County which are not included in the three major utilities or in the service areas now identified by those three water utilities.
water and sewer service. The area west of this growth area of
The area of growth in the unincorporated County directly corresponds to the urban service areas for
the County is planned as agricultural
The most intense development in these areas is expected to occur along the 1-95 corridor with concentrations at the Gatlin Boulevard 1-95 Intersection, mid-County,
and the north County area. Other areas of the unincorporated County exhibiting needs include the Savannah Club area extending north past Tilton Road to Easy
Street.
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Of the private wastewater treatment plants in the unincorporated County, Spanish Lakes One Mobile Home Park in the Savannas area, and Spanish Lakes Fairways
in the area of Indrio and 1-95 have a capacity of 200,000 gallons or above (294,000, and 300,000 gallons respectively). With a few exceptions, all of the package plants
were designed to serve a small community, condominium, or commercial area. These plants are designed with a specific capacity in mind, determined by the proposed
size of the development and the standards set by the FDEP for flow per unit. Therefore, these developments neither have appreciable excess capacity, nor do they
exhibit appreciable needs beyond their initial design capacity.
Because the smaller plants require daily attention, tend to wear out with time, and occupy increasingly valuable land, many are candidates for connection to a regional
system within the next 20 years. With areas of proliferation of the small plants a County supported regional system would be a viable improvement in the future.
SERVICE AREA POPULATION PROJECTIONS
According to the St. Lucie County Utilities Water and Wastewater Master Plan, there are three primary service areas within S1. Lucie County: North Hutchinson Island
Service Area from the F1. Pierce Inlet north to the Indian River County line; South Hutchinson Island Service Area from the Martin County line north to the F1. Pierce
City limits and the North County Service Area from the Indian River Lagoon to the east, the Indian River County line to the north, Interstate 95 to the west and S1.
Lucie Boulevard to the south.
The population projection for each of the service areas indicates that as S1. Lucie County grows there will be a need for additional service capacity within the existing
water service facilities. Table 6-D-3 indicates the projected population within the Service Areas for the year 2000,2005 and the buildout of the service area. As this
table indicates a significant portion of the County's overall population resides in an area located outside the proposed service area of the S1. Lucie County Utilities.
Those areas lying outside of the County's service area, will be provided potable water via the following methods: one of the other two public utility providers - F1. Pierce
Utility Authority or City of Port S1. Lucie Utility Department; an internal potable water package system or via an onsite well system.
TABLE6-D-3
St. Lucie County Utilities Service Area Population Projections,2000 -Buildout
Service Area 2000 2005 2020 BUildout
North County Service Area
Permanent Residents 15,095 16,725 21,686 See Note 2
Seasonal Residents ° ° 150 See Note 1
Employment 3,182 3,607 5,150 See Note 3
School Enrollment 500 500 500 500
North County Total 18,777 20,832 27,486 269,203
North Hutchinson Island Service Area
Permanent Residents 2,189 2,193 3,862 7,000
Seasonal Residents 1,653 2,320 4,320 See Note 1
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TABLE 6-0-3
Lucie County Utilities Service Area Population Projections, 2000
St.
Buildout
2020
2005
2000
Service Area
460
235
201
189
Employment
o
o
o
o
School Enrollment
8,860
6,753
4,714
4,031
North Hutchinson Island Total
South Hutchinson Island Service Area
7,000
3,862
4,198
4,309
Permanent Residents
1
See Note
10,234
6,634
5,434
Seasonal Residents
994
790
765
756
Employment
o
o
o
o
School Enrollment
14,994
14,886
1,597
Total Residential ERC·s " Permanent residents plus seasonal residents
Residential water demand and wastewater flow for this service area is based on future land use and not on project buildout ERC's
Commercial/industrial water demand and wastewater flow for this service area is based on available commercial/industrial area.
10,499
South Hutchinson Island Total
1.
2.
3.
Within St. Lucie County the average daily average daily wastewater demands were based on the following per capita demands: permanent & seasonal residents
85 gpcd, employees - 102 gpcd, and school students - 17 gpcd. The estimated wastewater flow for the year 2000,2005,2020 and buildout are indicated in Table
6-D-4. As this table indicates, wastewater flow will increase as the population increases within the service delivery area.
TABLE 6-0-4
Estimated Total Wastewater Flows (MGO)
Buildout
2020
2005
2000
Service Area
0.75
0.58
0.40
0.35
North Hutchinson Island
1.29
.28
1
1.00
0.91
South Hutchinson Island
24.7
All water demands are in million gallons per day. Values for NHI and SHI are representative of peak season flows. For North County. values are representative of annual average daily flow.
Wastewater flows indicated are for the wastewater service areas located within St. Lucie County Utilities.
Per capita water demands were assumed to be: 85 gpcd for permanent and seasonal residents, 102 gpcd for each employee and 17 gpcd for students.
Wastewater flows for commercial acreage in the North County area were assumed to be 1,700 gpd per acre. Buildout wastewater flows for the North County area assume that development in
the extensive airport and Indrio Road Mixed Use Districts achieve 70% of the maximum allowable density. Using this conservative assumption, these MXD areas account fo 66% of the total
buildout flow.
2.39
1.80
.62
1
North County Service Area
1.
2.
3.
4.
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TABLE 6-D-4
Estimated Total Wastewater Flows (MGD)
Service Area I 2000 I 2005 J 2020 J Buildout
Source: SI. Lucie County Water and Wastewater Master Plan, August 2000.
The St. Lucie County Utilities Water and Wastewater Master Plan also identifies the total projected flow demands for wastewater connections through the buildout
date. As Table 6-0-5 indicates the demand for wastewater connects will rise and at buildout will account for the total wastewater flow demand as previously indicated
in Table 6-D-4.
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TABLE
Buildout
T
2020
I
20001
I
Service Area
North County Service Area
Lakewood Park
N/A
N/A
.0204
0.017
WWTp2
N/A
N/A
.0017
0.0014
Fairwinds Golf and Country Club
N/A
24.75
N/A
2.02
0.194
N/A
0.126
N/A
Holiday Pines WWTp3
Proposed North County Regional WWTP'
North Hutchinson Island Service Area
0.75
0.58
0.36
0.26
1.29
WWTP or the proposed North County
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Year 2000 connected wastewater flows werre determined from the latest years MOR's.
It is planned that Lakewood Park and Fairwinds WWTP's will be decommissioned after 2005 and their flow will be redirected to either the Holiday Pines
Regional WWTP.
In 2010, the Holiday Pines WWTP will be decommissioned and its flow will be redirected to the proposed North County Regional WWTP along Taylor Dairy Road.
The North County Regional WWTP is proposed to be constructed in 2010.
Buildout wastewater flow is estimated as 85% of buildout water demand (29.1 mgd) but is not expected to occur until long after the 20 year planning horizon.
Connected wastewater flow projections for the SHI WWTP assume 100% of EDU's within the service area are connected by 2005.
Water
SI. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan
0.99
0.645
6-D-16
2000
August
Plan,
Master
South Hutchinson Island Service Areas
and Wastewater
Lucie County Utilities
St
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Source:
TABLE6"D.;1
Was~eWti~",.r Trea.tment··Plaots,. $t;Ll.Ic:i"'CouO~Y
Design Operating CUrrent # of Pr()j~c;ted Projected Current
O¡oÇåpåc;ity 2000 2005
Map Wastewater Plant Location Capacity Cåpliclty tòrUNC People Pop!.Îlåtlón Population LOS
Key (1MGD) (1 MGb) Served !':"~""'rl .;............. GPCD
RESIDENTIAL
5 Benton Wood MHP County .008 .003 ave. 100 134 134 134 22d
6 Beverlv MHP Countv .0033 .002 ave. 100 48 48 48 42d
8 Country Cove MHP Countv .030 .025 ave. 100 296 296 296 84d
11 FPUA Ft. Pierce 9.000 5.103 ave. x!' x!' x!' x!' 130'
16 The Grove of Ft. Pierce county .160 .007 ave. 100 288 1120 1120 24d
17 Harbour Ridoe County .120 .013 ave. 100 900 1520 1520 14d
20 Indian River Landino Countv .025 .005 ave. 100 44 136 136 114
24 La Buona Vita MHP County .040 .008 ave. 100 334 340 340 24d
25 Lake Manor MHP County .010 .008 ave. 100 120 120 120 67d
26 Lakewood Park Subdivision .020 .009 ave. 100 150 210 210 60d
27 Meadowood Country Club Countv .180 .005 ave. 100 30 100 500 167
35 Oranae Co. of Florida Countv .010 .003 ave. 100 42 42 42 71d
36 Orchid Acres Trailer Park County .005 .004 ave. 100 150 150 150 27d
38 The Reserve Utility Corp. .175 .020 ave. 100 220 400 1000 91d
39 Ridoecrest MHP County .020 .011 ave. 100 364 364 364 30d
40 Rio del Mar MHP Countv .015 .008 ave. 100 128 128 128 63d
41 Riviera ADartments Countv .005 .001 ave. 100 42 42 42 24d
43 Savanna Club PUO County .065 .017 ave. 100 1874 3384 4700 9d
44 St. Lucie West 1.000 .026 ave. 0 185 1832 26335 141
46 Spanish Lakes Country Club Villaae County .160 .111 ave. 100 1200 1200 1200 93d
47 Spanish Lakes Fairways County .300 .058 ave. 100 300 1000 1600 193
48 SDanish Lakes One MHP Countv .294 .159 ave. 100 1000 1000 1000 159
49 Spanish Lakes Riverfront County .100 .058 ave. 100 800 1000 1284 73d
50 Tanalewood MHP County .020 .011 ave. 100 316 316 316 35d
52 Tropical Isle MHP PUO Countv .050 .005 ave. 100 334 668 668 15d
53 Vista St. Lucie County .125 .029 ave. 100 924 924 924 31d
54 Whisoerina Creek Villaae County .025 .016 ave. 100 300 300 300 53d
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Current
LOS
GPCD
-
I projected
2005
Population Population
Sarvat!
Operating
Capacity
(1 MGD)
TABLE 6-D-1
nl.
-
Design
Capacity
(1 MGD)
Location
Map
Key
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
19
***
***
159
100
.003 ave.
.015
County
Harbor Branch Foundation
71
47
x"
***
***
***
***
106
unknown
100
o
County
Ft. Pierce
PUBLIC
.005 ave.
.003 ave.
FPUA data is based on connections. A connection could be hooked up to a single family residence or to a condominium with numerous units. It is impossible to determine the exact numbers with
the information available. Also, some residential units are considered commercial and are included in the "General" category. From September, 1990, the connection count is: residential inside city
9146; residential outside city 736; general inside city 1724; and, outside city 89. The Utilities Authority estimates the total number of residents served currently (December, 1989) at 30,000. The
projections for 1995 and 2000, taken from the 1988 FPUA Master Plan, are 39,125 and 40,867 respectively. The LOS of 130 gpod is taken from the FPUA 1988 Master Plan.
.015
.0075
SLC Juvenile Detention Center
Savannas Recreation Area
76
77
a
GDU currently serves a total popuiation of 22,922 with 2,380 customers residing in the unincorporated County. The total % capacity allocated by the GDU facilities for the unincorporated County is
10%. From the information available, the number of residents served per plant is not known. At this time, the projected service population for 1990 and 1995 and the current capacity surplus/deficiency
is unavailable,
b
Current LOS was determined by dividing the average current operating capacity by the current number of people served,
c
Strongiy influenced by seasonal population 60% of the year. off-season population is approximately 65% of current number of people served,
d
Current LOS not determined due to lack of design capacity data and/or current # of people served.
e
The 2005 and 2010 projected population served is unavailable due to lack of data,
Not in file refers to information the local FDEP office would have normally have in their files.
Due to lack of sufficient data, it is not possible to determine the current capacity surplus or deficiency.
UNC refers to Unincorporated St. Lucie County.
LOS refers tQ Level-of-Servicª.
1.
2,
3,
4.
.**
Notes:
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CAPACITY ASSESSMENT
A level of service for wastewater facilities has been defined by the FDEP at 100 gallons per day of capacity per capita. This makes some allowance for infiltration
Treatment facilities should be planning for expansion when they reach 80% of their flow capacity, and under construction at 90% of their flow capacity.
The level of service standard for sanitary sewer systems other than those owned and operated by Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority shall be 100 gallons per day per capita.
Upon completion of the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, any necessary changes in the level of service standard will be made through a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Pierce
Pierce Utilities Authority shall be 130 gallons per capita per day (Ft
The level of service standard for those areas of the unincorporated County served by Ft
Utilities Authority July, 1999).
Many of the wastewater treatment plants in St. Lucie County are small package plants intended to serve individual communities, businesses, and condominiums. This
type of facility has no significance in a capacity assessment, since it is not large enough to provide service to an expanded service area. As previously discussed,
Table 6-D-1, identifies the average operating capacity for treatment plants. These figures were obtained from FDEP records.
The following particular observances are made:
expanded service area.
their
from
flow
Pierce Utilities Authority, at 56% of capacity, is capable of receiving
The Ft
·
the following are noteworthy:
Of the Hutchinson plants
·
towers, with another one planned.
Although continued development has not
sland Dunes is presently under capacity, but construction is now under way for two condominium
Meadowood Country Club (3% of capacity) is far underutilized, but IS designed to serve a specific development.
been significant, future use of this plant as additional development does take place is likely.
·
·
n the North Hutchinson Island Utility District
Lucie County Utilities completed the construction of a new plant
St
996
n
·
is adequate for present needs. and is planning to expand as development takes place Inside The Reserve.
(11 % of capacity)
Reserve Utility Corporation
·
capable of handling growth in its service area and planned to grow with the development
out
is built
Spanish Lakes Country Club Village (70% of capacity)
St. Lucie West is a new plant (3% of capacity)
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out.
Spanish Lakes One Mobile Home Park (54% of capacity) is built
.
flows and for growth
The above analysis indicates in general a capacity for growth in the municipal service areas, newer planned developments in the unincorporated County (e.g., The
Reserve), and some of the Hutchinson Island communities. Growth in all of the other unincorporated areas of the County will require additional wastewater transport
and treatment facilities.
ncoming
Lucie Utility Systems Department has adequate capacity for
Port St
.
THE SAVANNAS
Table 6-D-2 indicates the projected population and sewage flows for the Savannas area. Many of the existing plants in the area are nearing capacity, too small to
be significant, or designed only for businesses, with no plans for expansion. Newer planned communities in the area (The Savannah Club, Vista St. Lucie, The Grove)
have adequate capacity for their present growth.
A.
exists
is also an area where septic tanks must be used with special care, and a limit
It
The area is generally low and flat, so effluent disposal could become a problem
on the size and number which can be expected to function in the area.
A solution to the future capacity deficiency problem and the effluent disposal problem in this area would be a wastewater treatment system of regional or sub-regional
size. Prior to this system, the possibility exists that the County could acquire one or two of the large existing package plants and expand them to handle the flow from
the existing developments which are presently experiencing effluent disposal problems.
As new development occurs within the Savanna Club area, the developments will be required to select a service provider for wastewater treatment services. The
Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department has designated the area where the Savannas are located as being within their service area.
TABLE 6-D-2
ProJected Po
Population
Resident
Average Daily Flow
2023.2
180
2203.2
1800.4
180
1980.4
1577.6
180
1757.6
354.8
180
534.8
1132.0
180
1312
688.4
130
818.4
1000 gpd)
Commercial Flow
Total Flow (' roM ~
Source: KimJej',: 'md Associates,
000 gpd)
vvv gpd)
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Inc, and SLCMPO,
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Comprehensive Plan
SOUTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND
South Hutchinson Island is serviced by St. Lucie County Utilities. In 1995, St. Lucie County constructed a 1.7 mgd wastewater and reclaimed water facility. The new
facility is designed to accommodate buildout of South Hutchinson Island. Approximately 7,000 units of wastewater capacity exists and can be transferred to properties
within the service area to accommodate development. The County has adopted a policy to transfer capacity through the County Utility Office.
B.
Currently over 90% of the total wastewater flow from the South Hutchinson Island Service Area is collected and treated. The only area not currently connected to
the system includes five condominiums in the Island Dunes Complex. This condominium complex is serviced by a private WWTP. Recently, a force main was
constructed in the North District, north of the FPL powerplant, to collect the wastewater flow from this area. This system was designed to collect the wastewater flow
through buildout of the area. It is anticipated that by 2020, the remaining unconnected condominiums will be connected the 8t. Lucie County municipal system. As
the overall system on South Hutchinson Island was designed to accommodate the maximum buildout growth on the island, no additional expansions are required or
planned within the 20-year planning cycle.
Formation of a MSTU or MSBU n 1994, St. Lucie County Utilities established a special improvement/benefit district. In 1995, the property acquisition was completed
and final construction permits were issued authorizing the construction of a 1.75 mg wastewater treatment facility, located just south of the FPL Nuclear Power Plant.
To approach service options in a rational manner. the adopted Water and Wastewater Master Plan for the County shall be updated.
NORTH COUNTY AREA
n 1999, St. Lucie County acquired the Holiday Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). This acquired facility allowed the County to provide and plan future
collection service of wastewater into the central county area. The North County Utility service area was created. This area incorporates the land mass between the
Indian River County Line south to St. Lucie Boulevard, east to the Indian River Lagoon and west to the Interstate 95 Interchange. The current North County facility
is an extended aeration concrete package plant with a permitted capacity of 0.210 mgd. In 1998, this plant received an average daily flow of about 0.122 mgd. Effluent
is disposed through two groups of percolation ponds. The first group is comprised of three ponds with a total of area of 95,900 square feet. The second group is
comprised of four ponds with a total area of 70,600 square feet. The combined ponds are also permitted to dispose up to 0.120 mgd of Reverse Osmosis brine from
the North County Water Treatment Plant. It is anticipated that the ponds will provide adequate effluent disposal capacity up to the permitted 0.210 capacity of the
existing facility.
C.
Current wastewater flows at the North County Wastewater Treatment Facility is about 0.122 mgd. Connected wastewater flow projections for the North County service
area are 0.217 mgd in 2005, 2.17 mgd in 2020 and 24.7 mgd at buildout. As these projections indicate, this facility will reach capacity by 2005. In order to
accommodate the population growth needs and water demands into the year 2020 and the north county buildout, the following water facility needs and improvements
were identified:
the current 0.210 mgd capacity to 5.0 mgd
Expansion of the Holiday Pines WWTP into a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, increasing the facility from
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ndrio Road and east of Taylor Dairy Road. This facility
capacity by 2005
Construct and operate, by 2010. a new regional wastewater treatment plant to be located south of
shall at construction contain
·
nitial capacity of 1.5 mgd by 2010.
ncrease capacity to 2.5 mgd by 2020.
a)
b)
c)
d)
rrigation
the wastewater product to unrestricted public access
Provide equipment capable of treating
nstal
train by 2015
a 0.3 mgd process
Provide service to the existing developments within the North County Service Area.
·
NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND
St. Lucie County Utilities (SLCU) owns and operates a wastewater collection system that serves all commercial and most multi-family development on North Hutchinson
Island with the exception of four condominiums and several single-family developments still served by private package wastewater treatment plants or private septic
system. In 1999, there were approximately 2000 ERC's connected to SLCU's central wastewater collection system on North Hutchinson Island. The condominiums
still served by private package plants are the Atlantic View Beach Club, The Breakers, Ocean Harbor South and Treasure Cove Dunes. These four developments
have a total of 657 units or ERC's. Design of a collection system and lift station to connect the Ocean Harbor South and Treasure Cove Dunes was completed in 1999,
construction began in 2000 and is anticipated to be completed in 2002. Atlantic View Beach Club and The Breakers are actively pursuing connection to SLCU
wastewater collection system. Other developed units not connected to the SLCU system include approximately 383 single-family homes, a county fire station, Pepper
Park and the Ft. Pierce Inlet State Recreation Area.
D.
The projected connected wastewater flow approaches the design capacity of the existing North Hutchinson Island WWTP around 2012. In order to maintain sufficient
wastewater capacity at the North Hutchinson Wastewater Plant to maintain quality service at the buildout of North Hutchinson Island, the following required
improvements have been identified:
Expand the existing facility from 0.5 mgd capacity to 0.75 mgd by 2012
·
.0 mgd by 2020.
Expand the existing facility from 0.75 mgd capacity to
·
Connect those facilities that have private package plants on North Hutchinson Island to the expanded North Hutchinson Island Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Replace the 6-inch force main north of the Hibiscus Lift Station with an 8-inch force main by 2005
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Design and construct the Queens Cove wastewater collection system including lift station and force main by 2010.
·
collection system including lift station and force main by 2010.
Design and construct the Bimini Drive, Bermuda Drive and Marina Drive wastewater
·
ncluding lift station and force main by 2010.
collection system
Design and construct the F1. Pierce Shores wastewater
·
Extend the existing 8-inch force main from Bryn Mawr north to the County line and construct a lift station by 2020
·
.5 mgd
.0 mgd to
At buildout of North Hutchinson Island expand the existing facility from
·
GENERAL PERFORMANCE OF EXISTING FACILITIES
As can be seen in the preceding data, with the exception of Fort Pierce Utilities, Port S1. Lucie Utility Systems Department and S1. Lucie County Utilities, all other
treatment facilities in the County are project specific. Information was not readily available with which to analyze the general performance of these facilities that serve
the unincorporated County, evaluate the adequacy of the current level of service provided by the facilities, the general condition and expected life of the facilities, and
the impact of the facilities upon adjacent natural resources
E.
and Wastewater Master Plan was updated and
Lucie County Water
999, the St
n
Plan
In 1992, St. Lucie County adopted the Water and Wastewater Master
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in August 2000.
SANITARY SEWER MASTER PLAN FOR THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTY
Because of the importance that the provision of sanitary sewer service will play in the development of the County and also significant pressures for the County to enter
into the provision of such services, S1. Lucie County Utilities adopted a Water and Wastewater Master Plan for the unincorporated County in 1992. The County has
since drafted an update to the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, January 1999. There has been further developments, due to the acquisition of the Holiday Pines
Service Corporation which will require major revisions to the draft Water and Wastewater Master Plan.
F.
FACILITY SITING
Not having an overall plan for the provision of this service or even having the necessary data base for such a plan, and with those facilities which do exist being
designed to be project or area specific, there is not a clear direction for the overall provision of sanitary sewer systems in the urban areas of the County. Therefore,
there is not a set of criteria which may be rationally applied in replacement, expansion or siting of new facilities. It is intended that these deficiencies will be addressed
through the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. Upon completion of this Master Plan, pertinent information will be incorporated into this sub-element through the plan
amendment process
SANITARY SEWER FACILITY REPLACEMENT, EXPANSION AND NEW
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The following Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies are modifications of the portions of the Element as adopted in 1990.
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SANITARY SEWER SUB-ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
THE COUNTY SHALL PROVIDE NEEDED PUBLIC UTILITIES IN A MANNER WHICH PROVIDES THE MOST EFFECTIVE, ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND,
SAFE AND ECONOMIC WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND PROMOTES ORDERLY, COMPACT URBAN GROWTH.
GOAL 6D.1
be provided by the County In a manner that shall not promote urban sprawl
not
Sanitary sewer facilities sha
The utility service areas, as delineated in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, will be determined on the basis of economy and efficient operation but wi
promote linear or leapfrog development. The utility service areas shall be reviewed and updated every 5 years (beginning 2002).
Objective
6D.1.1
Policy
6D.1.1.1
The County will determine the most cost effective and efficient means of providing sanitary sewer service to all areas of the urban service area as depicted in Policy
1.1.5.1 of the Future Land Use Eleme'nt and in a manner that will not promote linear or leapfrog development consistent with Policy 1.1.5.2 of the Future Land Use
Element. The County utility department will publish on an annual basis a Service Availability Report setting forth the availability of sanitary sewer service from the
various potential suppliers of such service to the unincorporated areas of the County that meets the requirements of Goal 6D.1 and this Policy.
b
.1
Policy
6D.1.1
service shall be limited to the utility service availability options set forth in the
Provision of centralized (not including package treatment plants) sanitary sewer
annual Service Availability Report described in Policy 6D.1.1,1 b.
Policy
6D.1.1.2
nvestigate alternate methods of waste disposal other than septic tanks
The County shal
The County shall implement procedures for ensuring that when a development permit is issued, pursuant to then current Service Availability Report,
adequate facility capacity is available or will be available when needed to serve the development, concurrent with the impacts, in order to meet adopted
level-of-service standards.
Policy
6D.1.1.3
Objective
6D.1.2
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nes, shall be as required of the developer
mprovements. including sewer connection
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Policy
6D.1.2.
SANITARY SEWER SUB-ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Pierce
Pierce Utilities Authority shall be 380 gallons per capita per day (Ft
The level of service standard for those areas of the unincorporated County served by Ft
Utilities Authority 1988 Water and Wastewater Master Plan, July, 1988).
Policy
6D.1.2.2
Pierce Utilities Authority shall be Permanent & Seasonal
The standards for level of service for sanitary sewer systems other than those owned and operated by Ft
Residents - 85 gpcd; Employee - 102 gpcd and school student - 17 gpcd.
Policy
6D.1.2.3
The County shall include in the annual Service Availability Report an update of all improvements, expansions, or increases in the capacities of facilities, of the
various potential suppliers of service to the unincorporated areas of the County to ensure compatibility with the established level of service standards for~ such
facilities.
Policy
6D.1.2.4
The County shall prepare annual summaries of capacity and demand information for each facility of the various potential suppliers of service to the unincorporated
areas of the County.
Policy
6D.1.2.5
makes provision for tying into a regional
ties into or
Development within the unincorporated areas of the County will only be permitted when such development
or sub-regional system that is available as set forth in the annual Service Availability Report.
Policy
6D.1.2.6
The County shall condition development orders to provide that when a regional sanitary sewer system is available, the development will be required to tie into it.
Issuance of development orders or permits will be further conditioned on demonstration of compliance with applicable federal, state and local permit requirements
for on-site wastewater treatment systems.
Policy
6D.1.2.7
five-year and twenty-year schedule of capital improvement needs for sanitary sewer facilities In recognized
The County will establish and maintain a
County service areas.
Objective
6D.1.3
priority, as determined by the Board of County
or
following order
the
improvements within a facility type are to be considered in
The following public facility
Commissioners:
Policy
6D.1.3
remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving and/or maintaining levels
Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, Including repair,
of service.
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fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of the Capital
five
New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies In levels of service.
New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next
Improvements Element
B.
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mprovements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of achieving and/or maintaining levels of service.
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fiscal years by either
five
New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next
E.
fiscal years, or
may be needed by future growth beyond the next five
providing excess public facility capacity that
providing higher quality public facilities that are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities
Facilities not described in Subsections A through E, above, but which the County is obligated to complete, provided that such obligation is evidenced by
a written agreement the County executed prior to July 31, 1990.
2)
F.
n accordance with this Policy shall be evaluated to identify any plans of State agencies or the
will be affected by, the proposed capital improvement
All facilities scheduled for construction or improvement
South Florida Water Management District that affect, or
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Project evaluation may also involve additional criteria that are unique to each type of public facility, as described in other elements of this Comprehensive
Plan.
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In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders
schedule capital improvements to serve developments in the following order of priority:
Policy
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previously approved orders permitting new development
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new orders permitting new development
enforce the mandatory requirements for design, operation. and maintenance of on-site wastewater treatment systems.
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Objective
6D.1.4
The County shall develop and implement guidelines for on-site disposal systems. These guidelines will include: establishing general requirements for the
construction, use, and abandonment of on-site sewage disposal systems; providing for permits with conditions and approvals; providing for standards for the
approval of applications for an on-site sewage disposal system; providing for conditions under which on-site sewage disposal systems shall not be used; providing
for system size determination; providing for soil classification data; providing for percolation tests; providing for alternative systems; and, providing for permit fees.
Policy
6D.1.4
use of on-site wastewater treatment systems to the following conditions
limit
n conjunction with the Public Health Department,
The County shal
Policy
6D.1.4.2
time as centralized service is made available;
residential development shall be limited. depending on soi
such
Use of septic tank systems concurrent with on-site potable water wells for new single family detached
and water table conditions, and shall be in compliance with State regulations:
Existing septic tank and package treatment plants may remain in service unti
facilities are not available in the rural County area and shall be limited to use in order
commercial uses prior to discharge into regional systems in the sanitary sewer areas
Use of small package treatment plants shall be limited to use where centra
to provide pre-treatment of sewage where required for particular industries or
if such a system is available; and
nterim wastewater plants may be used for residential developments until central sewer service is available; in compliance with Section 381.272(1), F.S., al
applicable guidelines shall be followed and all subdivisions must provide sewer utility easements and rights-of-way and the developer should give advance notice
to purchasers of lots.
The County shall require that construction of new residential development at densities greater than two units per acre only be permitted when central water
(including package treatment plants) and central sewer (including package treatment plants) systems are available or will be provided concurrent with the impacts
of development.
Policy
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The County shall coordinate with appropriate federal and State agencies, and amend local ordinances to require that issuance of permits for replacement or
expansion of existing on-site wastewater treatment systems is conditioned upon compliance with current regulatory requirements and water quality standards.
Policy
6D.1.4.4
The County shall provide for the coordination of the extension or increase in the capacity of existing facilities as well as the provision of new facilities
to meet future needs through development and adoption of a Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. Prior to the completion of the Master Plan, residential
development in excess of two units per acre and all other development shall not be permitted if it is intended to be served by on-site septic systems.
Objective
6D.1.5
The County shall require that all building permit applicants prior to permit issuance verify that sewer service can be provided in conformance with the policies In
this plan and that adequate system capacity is available if a central system is to be utilized.
Policy
6D.1.5.
BY THE YEAR 2003, ST. LUCIE COUNTY WILL ENSURE WASTEWATER SERVICE FOR SUB-REGIONAL OR REGIONAL AREAS TO MEET EXISTING AND
PROJECTED DEMANDS IN THOSE AREAS.
GOAL 6D.2
n the unincorporated County areas.
wastewater
evaluate the County-wide master plan for
Every 5-years beginning In 2005, the County wi
review and update the master plan to include the
by 2002. Every 5-years the county shal
wastewater
implement the master plan update for
Objective
6D.2.1
The County shal
following
An inventory of the existing package plants and wastewater treatment facilities in the unincorporated area of St. Lucie County. This inventory is to assess
their current flow, committed flow, condition, useful life, ability to expand, and general need to connect to a regional system,
A.
Policy
6D.2.1.1
Redefine the potential service areas
B.
Provide population projections for the service areas based on the population projections used in the development of this Comprehensive Plan
treatment facilities
Estimate the size of necessary
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any new treatment facilities.
Suggest general locations for
E.
Identify any remaining potential utility acquisitions
F.
or components thereof
revenues generated by a
mprovements associated with the development of the County utility system
rate structure and connection fee charges to determine an estimate of potential
Provide budget estimates for the necessary capital
Examine the existing wastewater service
particular construction project
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Estimate operating costs for the facilities
I.
mplementation guidelines
In order to provide maximum coverage of wastewater service within the South Hutchinson Island service area for the 5-year planning period and through buildout
of the area, the County shall implement the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, by maintaining the current operation of the South Hutchinson Island Wastewater
Treatment facility.
Provide an outline of financing options and
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Policy
6D.2.1.2
By December 31,2005, in order to provide maximum coverage of potable water delivery within the North County Service Areas, for the 5-year planning period and
through buildout of the area, the County shall implement the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, by determining if the following identified facility needs and/or
improvements will be required:
Policy
6D.2.1.3
the current 0.210 mgd capacity to 5.0
ncreasing the facility from
Expansion of the Holiday Pines WWTP into a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
mgd capacity by 2005.
A.
This facility
ndrio Road and east of Taylor Dairy Road
regional wastewater treatment plant to be located south of
Construct and operate by 2010, a new
shall at construction contain:
nitial capacity of 1.5 mgd by 2010
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rrigation
increase capacity to 2.5 mgd by 2020.
Provide equipment capable of treating the wastewater product to unrestricted public access
nstall a 0.3 mgd process train by 2015.
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3.
4.
Provide service to the existing developments within the North County Service Area.
By December 31,2005, in order to provide maximum coverage of potable water delivery within the North Hutchinson Island Service Area, for the 5-year planning
period and through buildout of the area, the County shall implement the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, by determining if the following facility needs and/or
improvements will be required:
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Policy
6D.2.1.4
Expand the existing facility from 0.5 mgd capacity to 0.75 mgd by 2012.
A.
.0 mgd by 2020
Connect those facilities that have private package plants on North Hutchinson Island to the expanded North Hutchinson Island Wastewater Treatment
Facility.
Expand the existing facility from 0.75 mgd capacity to
B.
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Station with an 8-inch force main by 2005.
Replace the 6-inch force main north of the Hibiscus Lift
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collection system including lift station and force main by 2010.
Design and construct the Queens Cove wastewater
E.
Design and construct the Bimini Drive, Bermuda Drive and Marina Drive wastewater collection system including lift station and force main by 2010.
F.
Pierce Shores wastewater collection system including lift station and force main by 2010
Design and construct the Ft
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lift station by 2020.
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Extend the existing 8-inch force main from Bryn Mawr north to the County line and construct
.5 mgd
.0 mgd to
At buildout of North Hutchinson Island expand the existing facility from
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or are currently experiencing problems with existing sewer systems and shal
ntensity development
The following locations are targeted for higher
have central sanitary sewer service provided:
Objective
6D.2.2
1-95-lndrio Road Interchange.
area surrounding the
That
A.
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the 1-95-White City Road Interchange, west of
That area surrounding
B.
the Savannas area.
in
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That area along U.S.
C.
That area along County Road 707 between the Savannas State Reserve and the Indian River Lagoon.
The date by which service will be provided will be determined in the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update, as amended from time to time. All amendments
to the dates by which service will be provided will be incorporated into this sub-element through the comprehensive plan amendment process.
D.
to establish growth projections, required facility sizes. and a schedule of capital
Objective 2.2,
isted in
areas
study the development
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improvements.
Policy
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improvements
The County shall undertake projects which shall be In accordance with the schedule of capital
Policy
6D.2.2.2
The County shall give priority to projects needed to correct existing deficiencies In the formulation and implementation of the annual work programs
Policy
6D.2.2.3
The County shall consider initiating negotiations with other sanitary sewer service providers to serve those County areas that could be reasonably and cost
effectively served by the other sanitary sewer service providers, either existing or proposed.
Policy
6D.2.2.4
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the
to acquire private utilities serving
The recipients of service shall be responsible for its cost
Upon completion of the update to the County-wide Water and Wastewater Master Plan, initiate programs
unincorporated area that are capable of expansion and of sustaining themselves with revenues.
Policy
6D.2.2.5
Objective
6D.2.3
n addition, needed
The County shall study those existing private utilities of appreciable service area size to determine their value and revenue-producing potential
capital improvements and service area expansion potential should be considered.
Policy
6D.2.3
The County shall consider for acquisition those private utilities which would benefit the public welfare through acquisition by the County.
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Policy
6D.2.3.4
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CHAPTER 7
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Prepared by:
S1. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County
Department of Growth Management
ADOPTED - January 9, 1990
REVISED - March 5, 2002 (Ord. 02-008)
REVISED - January 6, 2004 (Compliance Agreement)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
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NTRODUCTION
BOUNDARY OF THE COUNTY'S COASTAL AREA
1 . Oceanic and Estuarine Area
2. Riverine Area
NATURAL RESOURCES.............................·······
A. VEGETATIVE COVER (UPLANDS AND WETLANDS)
B. BEACH AND DUNES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. OCEANIC AND ESTUARINE SYSTEMS
1 . Seag rasses .............
2. Intertidal Wetlands. . . . . . . .
3. Spoil Islands ............
D. RIVERINE/FRESHWATER SYSTEMS
E. LIVING MARINE RESOURCES. . .
F. NATURAL REEFS. . . . . . . . .. . . .
G. OYSTER BARS...............
H. FiSH........................
I. SHELLFISH AND CRUSTACEANS
J, MARINE MAMMALS
K. REPTILES .
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A. HUTCHINSON ISLAND .........
B. MAINLAND ALONG THE LAGOON
1. North of Ft. Pierce
2. South of Ft. Pierce
3. Mainland Along the River
LAND USE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
A. EXISTING LAND USE. . . . . . . . . .
B. NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND .
C. SOUTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND ..
D. MAINLAND ALONG THE LAGOON
E, MAINLAND ALONG THE RIVER.
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ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC BASE ....
A. COMMERCIAL FISHERIES . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. RECREATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING...............
C. STATE AND COUNTY PARKS AND CONSERVATION AREAS
D. PORT OF FORT PIERCE
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ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT AMONG SHORELINE USES
A. WATER-DEPENDENT USES
B. WATER-RELATED USES
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ESTUARINE POLLUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. GENERAL FEATURES OF THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
B. OVERALL AREA ................................
C, ST. LUCIE COUNTY AREA........................
D. DRAINAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E. SURFACE WATER DiSCHARGES..................
F. WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
G. SUMMARY OF WATER QUALITY DATA............................................
H. SUMMARY OF EXISTING KNOWN POINT AND NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROBLEMS
I. KNOWN POINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROBLEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS NEEDED TO REMEDY EXISTING POLLUTION PROBLEMS
L. NONPOINT SOURCES ...
1. Shoreline Areas
2. Inland Areas
M. POINT SOURCES..
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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT INCLUDING FACILITIES PROPOSED
IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT ON WATER QUALITY, CIRCULATION PATTERNS, AND ACCUMULATION OF
CONTAMINANTS IN SEDIMENTS. .................... ..........................................,
A. IMPACT OF PROPOSED LAND USES AND FACILITIES ON COASTAL WATERS ..........,
1. New Point Sources .....................................................,
2. New Nonpoint Sources ..................................................,
3. Circulation Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . .
4. Contamination in Sediments ...............................................
5. Federal, State, Regional, and Local Regulatory Programs to Reduce Estuarine Pollution
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A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BEACH AND DUNE SYSTEM
1 . Beach
2. Dunes
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HISTORICAL AND RECENT TRENDS IN EROSION AND ACCRETION
1. Historical Trends ...................................
2. Recent Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .
3. Effects of Coastal and Shore Protection Structures on the Beach and Dune System
4. Existing and Potential Beach Renourishment Areas
5. Measures to Protect or Restore Beaches and Dunes
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PUBLIC ACCESS ...............................
A. INVENTORY OF EXISTING FACILITIES .. . . .
1. Public Access to the Ocean and Indian River
2. Boat Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Non-boat Fishing Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS .................
SHORELINE, BOATING, AND NON-BOATING ACCESS
MARINA FACILITIES.
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COASTAL AREA INFRASTRUCTURE..
A. EXISTING FACILITIES ......
1. Roads, Bridges, and Causeways
2. Sanitary Sewage Facilities. . . . .
3. Potable Water Facilities ......
4. Drainage Facilities ..........
FUTURE NEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Roads, Bridges, and Causeways
2. Sanitary Sewage Facilities. . . . .
3. Potable Water Facilities. . . . . . .
4. Drainage Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS ON SITING FACILITIES IN THE COASTAL AREA
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SUMMARY AND IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
A. LAND USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. NATURAL HABITATS. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .
C. MOSQUITO IMPOUNDMENTS ..........,
D. SEAGRASS BEDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES AND SPECIES OF SPECIAL CONCERN
F. ESTUARINE WATER QUALITY
G. BEACH AND DUNE SYSTEM .
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 7-1 Landings of Saltwater Products .............. .
TABLE 7-2 Point Sources Which Contribute to Pollution Problems in Coastal Area Waters
TABLE 7-3 Predominate Land Uses Which Impact Nonpoint Source Pollution in Coastal Area Waters
TABLE 7-4 Marinas Within St. Lucie County .............................................
TABLE 7-5 Roadway network, functional classification, And Level of Service (LOS) within the coastal area, St. Lucie County.
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 7-1. Coastal Area of St. Lucie County, Florida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7-2 Coastal Area Vegetative Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7-3 Seagrass Coverage in St. Lucie County .........................
Figure 7-4 Indian River Lagoon Spoil Islands - St. Lucie County ...............
Figure 7-5 Hurricane Areas Within the County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7-6. Existing Land Use Within the Coastal Area. ......................
Figure 7-7 Water Dependent Uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7-8 Archaeological Zones of the Coastal Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7-9 County Drainage Basins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7-10 FDEP Classifications of the Indian River Lagoon Within St. Lucie County
Figure 7-11 Beach Access Locations
Figure 7-12. Cobra Zones
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
NTRODUCTION
The statutory purpose of the Coastal Management Element is to plan for and, where appropriate, restrict development activities where such activities would damage
or destroy coastal resources, and to protect human life and limit public expenditures in areas that are subject to destruction by natural disasters (Chapter 9J-5.012,
Florida Administrative Code).
n order to meet this requirement the social, economic, and environmental features of the area were inventoried. This element presents this information in relation
to existing and future land use, natural resources, estuarine pollution, historic resources, natural disaster planning, beach and dune systems, public access, and
infrastructure. The goals, objectives, and policies establish the long-term ends, courses of action, and regulatory and management techniques that are directed to
meet the above enumerated coastal management directives
BOUNDARY OF THE COUNTY'S COASTAL AREA
Figure 7-1 shows the coastal area of unincorporated St. Lucie County. It includes three (3) distinct oceanic, estuarine, and riverine water systems - the Atlantic Ocean,
Indian River Lagoon, and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, respectively. The land area includes parts of North and South Hutchinson Island, the mainland along
the eastern shore of the lagoon, and the mainland along the St. Lucie River.
Oceanic and Estuarine Area
The western boundary is marked by U.S. 1 north of the City of Ft. Pierce and the Florida East Coast Railroad south of the City. Both transportation routes lie on top
of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, a high elevation sand ridge, formerly a coastal dune. The northern and southern boundaries are the respective county lines. The eastern
boundary is the Atlantic Ocean.
Riverine Area
The western and eastern boundaries are marked by the ten (10) foot contour line of the USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle maps exclusive of the incorporated limits of
the City of Port St. Lucie. The northern boundary is the Gordy Road Spillway. The southern boundary is the St. Lucie County - Martin County line.
2.
NATURAL RESOURCES
VEGETATIVE COVER (UPLANDS AND WETLANDS)
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Through the use of several sources, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Landsat data, South Florida Water Management Land Use and
Land Cover (LULC) data, and the Florida Natural Area Inventory Classification; the major vegetative cover in the coastal area has been compiled and mapped (Figure
7-2). Of concern within the coastal area, comprised of the Coastal High Hazard Area and Coastal Planning Area, are the beach and dune systems and the estuarine
and riverine systems.
BEACH AND DUNES
Beach and dune systems are naturally in a state of dynamic equilibrium. The stability of these systems is often critically dependent upon the associated vegetative
communities that trap and bind sand particles with their root network. In addition, the stability of natural beach and dune systems is maintained by a constant source
of sand, which is transported to and from the system by longshore currents. Although man-made structures (e.g. jetties and seawalls) may provide effective localized
erosion protection and accretion, they often do so by disrupting the natural longshore flow of sand, thus causing reactive erosion problems downstream
B.
thereby serving to build and bind the beach and dune system
These vegetative communities catch and hold sand and their extensive roots help the planta to spread
together
The coastal dune (or dunelands) is fairly continuous in the northern portions of both North and South Hutchinson Island east of SR A 1A; however, there are only several
small areas in the southern halves (SFWMD, LULC, 1986). The coastal dune is made up of two (2) spatially limited vegetative communities: the dunes and coastal
strand (FGFWFC, 1982).
On the barrier island, the beach and dune systems are fairly continuous in the northern portions of both North and South Hutchinson Island east of SR A 1 A; however
there are only several small areas of continuous dune systems in the southern half of each island. Pioneer or early successional herbaceous vegetation characterizes
the foredune and upper beach, with a gradual change inland to woody plant species of the coastal strand.
Within this ecosystem, many wildlife species have adapted to the constant change in the beach environment. In the upper beach and fore-dune zones, three species
of sea turtles are the most noteworthy of listed species dependent on this ecosystem for reproduction. Major threats to this system, and, in turn, to sea turtles, are
beach erosion and land development. On South Hutchinson Island, beach erosion just south of the Ft. Pierce inlet continues to be a problem as a result of the jetty.
A 1.3 mile section of beach south of the jetty has recently been renourished. Recent storms have removed much of the material placed during this renourishment.
Further west, the dune vegetation transitions into upland scrub and maritime hammock habitats. Hammocks in the County have a mixture of tropical and temperate
vegetation, with the more tropical hammocks occurring in the southern half of South Hutchinson Island. Species composition of the maritime hammock can vary from
a mature canopy of oaks and palms with a sparse understory of wild coffee and stoppers, and a dense ground cover of ferns and vines, to a jungle-like community
of tropical hardwoods, vines, and shrubs, with a fairly open canopy of oaks and palms.
In many instances, Australian pine and Brazilian pepper have invaded these coastal communities. Invasion of such exotic species displaces native vegetation,
degrading the habitat quality, and reducing suitable wildlife habitat. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports that invasion by Brazilian pepper
and Australian pine is common especially in areas of human disturbance such as filled areas or spoil islands.
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This map has been compiled for general planning and reference purposes only.
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information possible, it is not intended for use as a legally binding document
OCEANIC AND ESTUARINE SYSTEMS
Estuaries are waterbodies in which seawater is significantly diluted with freshwater flowing from inland. One of the most biologically diverse and productive ecosystems
in North America, the Indian River Lagoon estuarine system, is made up of seagrass meadows, salt marshes and mangrove forests, all tidally influenced wetlands.
Tidal wetland vegetation traps silt and absorbs excess nutrients from upland sources of drainage, and also protects upland areas by stabilizing coastal sediments
and preventing erosion from storm events
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Another important function of the estuarine wetlands in the Indian River Lagoon is their role in providing food usable by marine animals, thus forming the base of the
aquatic food chain. In addition to serving as a food source, estuarine vegetation provides shelter and nursery areas for the young of many economically important
species, such as snapper, red drum, grouper, pink shrimp, and blue crabs.
Seagrasses
Seagrasses are submerged flowering plants with true roots and stems and are distinctly different from marine algae. The documented importance of
seagrasses and other submerged aquatic vegetation in the ecological stability and productivity of the estuarine ecosystem is the stabilization of sediments,
prevention of re-suspension of particulate matter, and cover and food for fish and wildlife. Of the habitats entirely confined within the lagoon, seagrass beds
support the richest fish community in terms of both diversity of species and density. Seagrass beds support some of the most abundant fish populations
in the Lagoon with a large species diversity. The seagrass habitat is also a critical resource for the Florida Manatee. This marine mammal depends on
seagrasses for a major part of its food supply. Juvenile sea turtles have also been documented as foraging on turtle grass and other seagrasses in the Indian
River Lagoon (Woodward-Clyde, 1994).
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The Indian River Lagoon contains seven species of seagrasses: manatee grass, shoal grass, Johnson's seagrass, turtle grass, paddle grass, star grass,
and widgeon grass. This diversity of seagrasses is greater than that found in any other United States estuary. One of the species, Johnson's seagrass
(Halophilia johnsonÍl), is a federally threatened species endemic only to the southern Indian River Lagoon region. Where conditions are appropriate,
seagrasses may form an underwater meadow of dense cover. These meadows are generally found in water between 0.7 and 3.3 ft deep on sandy or muddy
sand substrates. In deeper water where there is less light or in areas where substrate or water quality conditions are not ideal, seagrasses may not be present
or may occur only as scattered clumps or as plants not more than a few inches in height.
Seagrass beds have varied in density over time between the Ft. Pierce and St. Lucie Inlets, where dense beds are found around the shoals being formed
at the mouth of the St. Lucie River. Seagrass beds in the Ft: Pierce area were moderately dense when mapped in 1986 (Virnstein and Cairns, 1986) but
were less dense when mapped in 1992 (Fletcher, 1993). Historical seagrass coverage changes between the 1970's and 1992 were determined as part of
the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Final Report. Within St. Lucie County, the majority of the Lagoon reported a 0 to 25% increase in seagrass
coverage. One exception is the area of the Ft. Pierce Inlet, between Bear Point and Jack Island. This area reported a greater than a 25% increase in
seagrass coverage. Another exception was the western shore of the Lagoon from approximately Blind Creek to the Dollman site which showed a 25-50%
decrease in coverage (Woodward-Clyde, 1994).
Figure 7-3 indicates seagrass coverage in St. Lucie County. Substantial research has indicated that distribution and health of seagrass and other submerged
aquatic vegetation is directly related to water quality and water clarity of the estuaries, and can thus be used as an estuarine health indicator. Factors
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water clarity and availability of light, substrate,
submerged aquatic vegetation growth and distribution include water depth
temperature, and anthropogenic influences such as runoff and boating activities.
nfluencing seagrass and other
nutrient levels. salinity,
ntertidal Wetlands
The two basic types of salt water wetland or "intertidal" wetlands in the Lagoon are mangrove forests and salt marshes. The distribution of these habitat types
is primarily on a latitudinal basis, caused by temperature, particularly by the occurrence of freezes. Mangroves are sub-tropical species that are sensitive
to freezes and low temperatures (Woodward-Clyde, 1994).
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Mangrove communities, like other coastal wetlands, contribute to the removal of dissolved nutrients in runoff from adjacent upland areas. Nitrogen,
phosphorus, and other essential nutrients are absorbed by mangrove root systems. Studies have shown that mangrove size and growth are proportional
to the levels of nutrients received and that this growth may be correlated to the amount of runoff received from adjacent terrestrial sources. (Lugo and
Snedaker, 1974) The submerged root systems of mangroves form a protected nursery habitat for dozens of fishes, such as the common snook, striped
mullet, tarpon, and mangrove snapper. Many avifaunal species also utilize these systems for nesting and/or foraging, including herons, egrets, brown
pelicans, roseate spoonbills, and white ibis.
Coastal saltwater wetlands, both forested swamp and salt marsh, covered approximately 6,000 acres of St. Lucie County's coastal shoreline area adjacent
to the Indian River Lagoon, as late as 1950. These coastal areas were dominated by salt marsh halophytes, and black and white mangroves. The majority
of the coastal wetlands were sold by the federal government and the State of Florida to private developers, and human development resulted in the filling
of approximately 17 percent of the wetlands in St. Lucie County.
Mosquito Control activities during the later part of the 1950's and early 1960's, isolated the high marsh habitat, through construction of borrow ditches and
dikes along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline of the wetlands. The initial result of the mosquito impoundment process was to severely restrict the exchange
of water between the wetlands and the lagoon, affecting biodiversity by precluding the movement of marine life and nutrients to and from the wetlands. Largely
monotypic red mangrove swamps also developed in the marshes of South Hutchinson Island, as a result of impoundment water control activities, or the lack
thereof.
To remediate the biology of the wetlands managed by the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District, the District initiated a cooperative wetland restoration
program with landowners and developers. Multiple culverts and pumps were installed over a period of years, beginning in 1983, to restore estuarine
exchange, biodiversity and water quality. Water level controls were also implemented to restore salt marsh and mangrove vegetation, and seasonal
management was introduced, to minimize the impact of mosquito control activities, while reducing/eliminating the need for pesticide use in managed areas.
Ongoing coastal wetland activities are directed at public acquisition and preservation, restoration, recreation and public management of these environmentally
sensitive ecosystems. Multi-agency coordination is an integral component of this effort, which involves multiple management goals,
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A variety of living marine resources, oceanic and estuarine plants and animals, occur within the coastal area of St. Lucie County. The following will be described below:
natural reefs, oyster bars, fish, shellfish and crustaceans, marine mammals, and reptiles. Additional information is provided in the Conservation Element
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Other freshwater systems in the watershed include. the North and South Savannas, located just west of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, and smaller freshwater swamps
located between the Ridge and the lagoon. Freshwater communities adjacent to the lagoon system contribute valuable cover, foraging ground and reproductive habitats
for many wildlife species that utilize the lagoon and freshwater bodies as part of their ecological life history (Woodward-Clyde, 1994).
LIVING MARINE RESOURCES
Estuarine wetlands and mixed forested freshwater swamps are the prevalent vegetative associations along most of the unincorporated shore of the St. Lucie River
North Fork, which is fed by Five Mile and Ten Mile Creeks. Threatened and endangered species that inhabit the river basin include the West Indian Manatee, bald
eagle, wood stork, eastern indigo snake, hand fern, and leather fern. Upstream, riparian plant communities consist of red maples, pond apples and water hickory
inundated with bromeliads, ferns and orchids. Downstream mangroves dominate where saline conditions prevail in the St. Lucie Estuary.
Numerous freshwater wetlands and streams are found adjacent to or connected directly to the lagoon system. Although not directly a part of the lagoon, adjacent
wetland communities are a vital component for the biodiversity of the lagoon. They function in maintaining water quality and in filtering harmful substances from surface
runoff waters before reaching the lagoon. The quality and quantity of freshwater discharges from the mainland into the estuary is critical to the maintenance of a
healthy estuary and the salinity gradient required by numerous estuarine-dependent fisheries. There are two primary points of discharge into the Indian River Lagoon.
The Belcher (C-25) Canal, discharges directly into the lagoon across from the Ft. Pierce Inlet. The St. Lucie River discharges into the lagoon directly across from the
St. Lucie Inlet.
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RIVERINE/FRESHWATER SYSTEMS
Spoil islands in the lagoon also provide vegetative cover (Figure 7-4). There are thirty-four spoil islands within the County's portion of the Indian River Lagoon
(Woodward-Clyde, 1994). Most of them resulted from the deposition of spoil material during the dredging of the Intracoastal Waterway in the early 1900's,
or its rebuilding between 1961 and 1995, although a few were natural islands on which dredged spoil was placed (FGFWFC, 1982). Although spoil islands
are generally dominated by exotic vegetation, they also provide shallow water habitat in fringe areas for the growth of mangroves, seagrasses, and other
native wetland vegetation ( South Florida Water Management District, 1987). In 1990, the Florida Department of Natural Resource studies showed that a
total of 467 plant and animal species ranging from fungi to marine mammals inhabited or use these islands. The uses include nesting sites for many wading
and diving birds. County Spoil Islands and Bird Islands are considered major rookeries by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The
removal of the exotic vegetation and planting of native plant species would increase the value of the spoil islands for bird and fish species.
3.
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on the commercial value of fisheries and shellfish and the endangered and threatened sea turtles and manatee.
NATURAL REEFS
Limestone natural reefs are found both nearshore and offshore within the coastal area of St. Lucie County. The nearshore reefs or hard bottom areas exist both north
and south of the Ft. Pierce Inlet. They are primarily coquinoid limestone, occurring at approximately 10 to 20 foot depths and extending from 150 feet out to 2,000
feet offshore. Discontinuous pavements with ledges up to 6 feet in relief parallel the shoreline. They continue several miles south of the Inlet, but only exist as an
extensive intertidal worm rock reef near the St. Lucie Power Plant. Offshore reefs with relief up to 15 feet are known parallel the coastline in discontinuous patches
at depths of approximately 45, 60, and 90 feet, and are similar to the nearshore reefs in structure, flora and fauna.
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The nearshore reefs support a dense and diverse cover of flora and fauna. Algae, sponges, and soft and hard corals are a few of the dominant species that, along
with numerous other cover species, provide shelter and food for invertebrates and over 225 species of fish. A study on the animal community associated with the
Oculina hard coral alone found over 200 species of mollusks, 97 species of crustaceans, and 21 species of echinoderms.
OYSTER BARS
Oyster bars are essentially an exposed sand-shell biotype where the shell component is dominant. Oyster bars are common between the Sebastian Inlet and Ft. Pierce
Inlet and historically contributed to the commercial fishing industry at Ft. Pierce. However, there are no commercially leased oyster beds and there is only a relatively
small area north of Ft. Pierce and east of the Intracoastal Watervvay that presently has approved, open shellfish waters. The oyster performs a valuable function in
the food web by converting plankton, detritus and possibly dissolved organics into animal protein, which is then available to higher predators. Attaching to dead shells
or stony outcroppings, oyster communities are self-perpetuating once established and provide attachment sites and protective cover for a large number of invertebrates
including tunicates, bryozoans, amphipods, decapods, and gastropods. This secondary community provides a forage base for opportunistic fishes which, in turn
support roving carnivores such as crevalle jack, gray snapper, snook, and red drum.
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FISH
The Indian River Lagoon reportedly has the "richest estuarine ichthyofauna in the continental United States" (Gilmore, 1988). Recent reports have indicated that a
total of 788 species are present (Gilmore, 1994), many using a variety of habitats, particularly during different phases of their life histories and/or at different times
during the year. St. Lucie County is located within the southern portion of the Lagoon where twice as many fish species as in the northern portion have been recorded.
The higher diversity in the southern portion of the Lagoon has been ascribed to the greater tropical climate, hard-bottom and reef-like habitats, and to the abundance
of Atlantic inlets (Woodward-Clyde, 1994).
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The status of fish resources is normally difficult to establish on a quantitative or definitive basis and much information must come from anecdotal sources and non-
scientific reports. Such information indicates the populations of many fish have declined in the period from about 1952 to 1989. Populations of some species such
as the common snook and red drum appear to have increased in recent years, probably in response to catch limitation regulations, while others such as the spotted
sea trout have continued to decline.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a juvenile fisheries study
resources. However, the program has not been operating long enough to have developed meaningful
while changes in seagrass abundance may also affect fish abundance
which offers the best potential for identifying trends in fisheries
information.
SHELLFISH AND CRUSTACEANS
The major sources of consumable shellfish within the Indian River Lagoon are the blue crab, the southern and northern hard clams, and the American oyster. The
blue crab has been the most heavily harvested shellfish species in terms of total poundage, accounting for almost 80% of the total commercial shellfish landings
between 1958 and 1988 in the Indian River Lagoon complex. (Woodward-Clyde, 1994) Non-commercial blue crab harvesting is also a major activity throughout the
Indian River Lagoon complex.
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The shellfish industry within the Indian River Lag()on is regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Marine Fisheries, which is
delegated rule making authority over harvesting and culture of marine life. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection classifies and manages shellfish
resources of the lagoon so that shellfish harvests are safe for consumption. Currently, the industry is vulnerable to bacterial contamination of the lagoon from
wastewater treatment discharges and from stormwater runoff. In St. Lucie County, harvesting is now virtually non-existent with only a small area of approved shellfish
harvesting north of the Ft. Pierce Inlet.
MARINE MAMMALS
The SJRWMD and SFWMD (1987) report that, although a few studies on dolphins have been conducted all others on marine mammals concern the endangered
manatee, mostly regarding their distribution and congregation around power plants in the winter in order to avoid cold water. Based on aerial photographs and marking
and scar studies, manatees migrate north and disperse throughout the lagoon system (Volusia County to Palm Beach County) feeding extensively on seagrass during
the summer. Except for isolated congregations around power plants, they migrate south during the winter.
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There are a number of sources of manatee mortality including, but not limited to, wintertime cold. boat-barge collisions, and natural causes. The Conservation Element
provides more detail regarding the manatee's endangered status and protection efforts.
REPTILES
Limited study has been conducted on salt marsh snakes and alligator. Most research has been directed to marine turtles which may utilize the lagoon system during
their developmental stage (SJRWMD and SFWMD, 1987). The Cons~rvation Element provides information on the sea turtle's endangered and threatened status
as well as ongoing protection efforts.
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AREAS SUBJECT TO COASTAL FLOODING.
Chapter 9J-5.003(37) defines the hurricane vulnerability zone, or areas subject to coastal flooding, as those areas requiring evacuation in the event of a 1 OO-year storm
or Category 3 storm event (figure 7-5). The lagoon will rise up the land mass along it's western bank to the approximate surge height. The topographic ridge which
extends 20-25 feet high near U.S. 1 north of Ft. Pierce and the Florida East Coast Railroad south of Ft. Pierce serves as a natural barrier obstructing the storm-surge
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flooding is essentially constrained to Hutchinson Island. a few miles west of the lagoon. and inland along
from continuing westward. Therefore, potential storm-surge
the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
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The following Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale was used in the classification of specific storm events (TCRPC
95 mph maximum sustained winds)
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Review of the storm surge maps show that the areas described below would be vulnerable to specific storm events
HUTCHINSON ISLAND
In general, almost all of North Hutchinson Island would be vulnerable to a Category 1 storm, except for State Road A1A which would be impacted by a Category 2
storm. On South Hutchinson Island, all of the island would be vulnerable to a Category 1 storm including State Road A1A, except for discontinuous strands which
would be impacted by Category 2 storms, probably near higher dune elevations.
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MAINLAND ALONG THE LAGOON
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North of Ft. Pierce
A majority of the land area between U.S. 1 and the lagoon would be vulnerable to a Category 1 storm. Each successively greater storm would extend the impact area
further inland. U.S.1 would be the western limit from the area near St. Lucie Village south to Taylor Creek. The Category 3 storm would also extend inland several
thousand feet along both sides of Taylor Creek, covering an area of less than one (1) square mile.
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South of Ft. Pierce
Probably due to elevations, it would take storm-surges from Category 4 and 5 storm events to reach and cover Indian River Drive, respectively, for approximately the
first 4 - 5 mile stretch south of the City. Apparently the even greater elevation for the next several miles south is such that no storm surge from any category storm
event would rise up the bluff. However, in the last few miles it would only take a Category 1 storm-surge to reach and cover the road and successively greater
storm-surges would extent inland up to fifteen hundred (1,500) feet.
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LAND USE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
(South Florida Water Management District, 1995). The following descriptions are divided into four (4) areas based
industrial, etc.) for North Hutchinson Island, South Hutchinson Island, Mainland Along the Lagoon, and Mainland
EXISTING LAND USE.
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Along the River.
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NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND
Residential and undeveloped land uses are dominant in the lower half of North Hutchinson Island. The residential use consists of low density single family
subdivisions. townhouses, and highrise multifamily buildings. Commercial land use in this area. is limited to a hotel, sales and services area and a small shopping
center.
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Of the 3,110 total acres on North Hutchinson Island, 2,026 acres are in public ownership, 75 acres have a conservation easement and another 147 acres are targeted
for public purchase. There are six public parks within the Conservation Public land use designation: Pepper Park, Ft. Pierce Inlet State Park, Jack Island, Kings Island,
Queens Island and Avalon State Park.
The northern portion of North Hutchinson Island is a mix of residential, undeveloped and public land uses. Except for several single family residences near the north
county line, the upper one and one half (1 1/2) miles of the island is in a natural state made up of cabbage palm, oak hammock and coastal dune communities, much
of which are part of the Avalon State Park. Multifamily, recreational vehicles, single family residences and a restaurant located south of the Avalon State Park are
interspersed with remnants of the same hammock.
SOUTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND
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acres are targeted
Undeveloped land use is predominantly in the upper half of South Hutchinson Island, much of which contains John Brooks Park and Frederick Douglass Park. The
St. Lucie Power Plant, a privately owned nuclear generating facility, is within the Transportation and Utility land use classification.
and an additional 421
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for acquisition.
two miles south of the Power Plant. A
to the waste water treatment plant and
There is one residential land use area approximately one mile north of the St. Lucie Power Plant and one residential land use
fire station and wastewater recovery plant exists across from the residential area. Ocean Bay Preserve is located adjacen
the residential development.
Most of the residential land use south of the power plant is in the southernmost three (3) miles. The predominant residential use is multifamily along both sides of
State Road A 1 A. There are two mobile home areas along the lagoon side and urban open areas including a private golf course and private recreational facility.
Commercial uses include two hotel-motel establishments and two small sales and service areas.
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MAINLAND ALONG THE LAGOON
There are a variety of land uses north of Ft. Pierce. The following exist north of St. Lucie Village and east of the railroad: citrus, truck crops, undeveloped areas, an
oceanographic research facility, sales and services, and manufactured homes - no one use is predominant. Between U.S. 1 and the railroad (north of the Village)
there are several commercial areas, several low density single family residential areas, and undeveloped areas including two cemeteries and one junkyard.
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There is also a mix of uses south of the Village where industrial and commercial uses together are predominant. Commercial uses include sales and services,
entertainment, and two marinas. Low density single family residential uses exist along the shoreline and adjacent to the Village and Ft. Pierce. There are also several
undeveloped areas along the lagoon
Located within the City of Ft. Pierce is the Port of Ft. Pierce. It is both privately and publicly owned, with current operations specializing in the export of fresh citrus
and sand mining materials. Future development and expansion of the port uses are regulated by the City of Fort Pierce Comprehensive Plan and Land Development
Code regulations. St. Lucie County is responsible for the preparation of a Port Master Plan which is being updated to maintain consistency with the City of Fort Pierce
Comprehensive Plan
Pierce (east of the railroad) is low density single family residential except for the mobile home residential area near
Almost all of the residential land use south of Ft
the south county line.
MAINLAND ALONG THE RIVER
The predominant residential land use along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River is low density single family residential. Interspersed along the shoreline or associated
wetlands are the following uses: mobile homes, medium density single family, citrus, truck crops, and public conservation/recreation uses.
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Most of the buildings in the County have been built within the last thirty years and are in good condition. Within the coastal area there are no large concentrations
of dilapidated structures or blighted areas. However, individual structures which should be considered for condemnation or rehabilitation are scattered in the coastal
area. No neighborhood redevelopment plans need to be considered at this time.
ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC BASE
Most of the existing land use in the coastal area within the County is residential except for the commercial and industrial areas on the mainland north of Ft. Pierce
and conservation/recreation uses on the barrier islands. These latter components, primarily tied to the commercial fishing industry, form the economic base of the
coastal area along with tourism, recreation fishing, and construction.
COMMERCIAL FISHERIES
Commercial fisheries are an important componerit of the local economic base. Historical trends and analysis of fin fish and shellfish commercial landings for the period
from 1958 through 1988 for counties in the Indian River Lagoon region indicates that the average total fisheries contribution of each county in 1988 was almost identical
to the average contribution for the 30-year period, indicating that there has been no major shift in the overall distribution of total fisheries during this period (Woodward-
Clyde, 1994). The study reported that St. Lucie County accounted for 20.1 % of the total commercial fisheries landings in the five county Indian River Lagoon region
for the thirty year period. (Rathjen and Bolhassen, 1988). Total yield for the Indian River Lagoon region showed an upward trend from about 10 million pounds to about
15 million pounds (1987), with most of the increase coming from Brevard, St. Lucie and Martin Counties.
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Although total commercial landings showed a slight change in distribution among counties, a dramatic shift was apparent for shellfish landings. St. Lucie County
shellfish landings represented 2.8% of the landings during the thirty year period and only .6% of the 1988 total shellfish landings. The study indicated a major shift
in shellfish activity from the more southern counties Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River to Brevard County in the north.
Since 1986 when the Florida commercial landings reporting system was implemented, annual reported landings have increased slowly from a statewide total of 850,000
pounds in 1986 to 1,233,000 pound per year during 1995. In St. Lucie County alone, dock side value of all species (finfish and shellfish) landed increased from
approximately $1,000,000 in 1970 to $5,000,000 in both 1980 and 1985 (Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of Marine Resources, 1989). In 1998,
St. Lucie County fisheries landings was lower, reporting 3,079,308 pounds with a value of $4,039,294, with finfish accounting for over 97% of all landings (Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, 1999). Commercial fish landings reported in St. Lucie County for the years 1994 through 1998 are shown below.
Trends in commercial catch rates are influenced by changes in quotas, gear restrictions, closures and monitoring methods. To replenish fisheries, on July 1, 1995,
the Florida Constitutional Amendment 3, net ban, was implemented. The ban has had a large impact on the amount of commercial fishing landings made in Florida's
nearshore and inshore waters. Overall landings for species or species gOroups referred to in the bill passed by the Florida Senate in 1995 were down by 66% on the
Atlantic coast and down by 83% on the Gulf coast. Comparison of corresponding numbers of trips show that on both coast's overall trips were down by 52% and 71 %
respectively (Florida Marine Research Institute, Floridas Inshore and Nearshore Species: Status and Trends Report, December 2,1996).
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TABLE 7-1
Landings of Saltw~1f!r P 'oc!I.I~*~
1994 1995 1fj }7 1998
Sub-Group
Pounds Value Pounds Value Pounds Value . R99P9$ . Va.loe Pounds Value
Fin fish 4,363,358 4,453,222 3,438,234 4,696,697 2,750,029 3,637,834 2,972,858 3,742,847 3,011,583 3,997,076
Invertebrate 56,022 33,391 53,488 34,343 62,628 28,044 109,482 55,906 67,673 42,095
Food Shrimp 1,071,100 1,558,153 1,367,030 1,600,832 5,502,830 3,927,345 208,706 353,321 0 0
Bait Shrimp 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 124
Total 5,490,480 6,044,766 4,858,752 6,331,873 8,315,487 7,593,223 3,291,046 4,152,075 3,079,308 4,039,294
Source: Florida Marine Research Institute
RECREATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING
The Indian River Lagoon draws a significant number of tourist and recreation users to the area. Estimates of recreational fisheries landings and the economic value
of recreation fishes to the Indian River Lagoon Region is estimated to be as much as six times that from commercial fisheries (Woodward-Clyde, 1994). The Florida
Department of Commerce estimated that in 1991, the sales tax base of the Indian River Lagoon watershed represented 15% of the recreational sales taxes collected
in Florida. St. Lucie County received $27,504,000 from tourism/recreation sales tax in 1991 (Woodward-Clyde, 1994). Recreation fishing and boating represent
important economic and cultural assets for St. Lucie County. Of the 10,097 registered boats in 1997, registered pleasure boats accounted for 9,556 of those registered
with the remaining 626 registered as personal watercraft.
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A 1995 study of the Indian River Lagoon estimated the economic value of this coastal estuary at over $700 million per year (Woodward-Clyde, 1994). Recreational
fishing and shell fishing accounted for 48% and boating almost 10% of this value while commercial fishing accounted for less than 2%. These recreational uses are
expected to experience a large increase, with non-local saltwater anglers expected to double by 2010 (Ecotourism-Heritage Tourism Advisory Committee, 1997).
STATE AND COUNTY PARKS AND CONSERVATION AREAS
Recreational activities from parks and conservation lands generate direct economic benefits to the local economy. The 1999 Visit Florida report stated that the top
five nature-based activities for travelers to Florida were visiting parks, exploring preserves, viewing wildlife, hiking, and nature trails through ecosystems. Florida
and local residents are expected to seek similar activities. 81. Lucie County has four state recreation areas and multiple local conservation and recreation areas. An
Economic Assessment of the Florida Park System for 1997/1998 concluded that the system contributed $201 million to local economies throughout the state. The
study estimated that for every 1,000 persons attending a state park the total direct impact on the local community is about $15,000. Three of the County's state
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recreation areas, Avalon State Park, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, and the Savannas Preserve State Park were estimated to have a direct economy impact of
$4,759,086 in the fiscal year 1997/1998, generating 123 new jobs. Non-local visitors to 8t. Lucie County State Parks were estimated to account for 65% of park
attendance and expend $23 per person/day (Visit Florida, 1997).
Since 1995, the County's Environmentally Significant Lands program acquired almost 6,000 acres of conservation lands and targeted over 5,000 additional acres for
purchase through the program. These areas, which will provide additional facilities for hiking, watching wildlife, swimming and camping, are expected to increase the
economic impact of nature-based tourism significantly. The County is currently developing an eco-tourism program that will focus on promoting the natural and cultural
resources of these properties.
PORT OF FORT PIERCE
The Port of Fort Pierce is the only deepwater port facility located within the Indian River Lagoon (Woodward-Clyde, 1994). The Port is largely undeveloped except
for a privately owned cargo operation at the south end of the port. The company operates an export business consisting mostly of citrus, but on occasion
accommodates general and other refrigerated cargo. Other cargo at the port include importation of Caribbean and Bahamian fruits and vegetables as well as aragonite
and other building materials. The waterborne cargo imported and exported at the Port of Ft. Pierce was 95,433 tons in fiscal year 1996-97 (University of Florida, 1998).
The total value of shipments handled by customs at the Port was $23,673,000 with the value of exports representing the largest share at nearly $20,000,000 (University
of Florida, 1998). Approximately 67 acres in private ownership and 20 acres owned by St. Lucie County within the Port boundary remain undeveloped. These vacant
lands are expected to be developed in a manner consistent with the mixed commercial, recreational, and tourism uses similar to those proposed in the 1996 Port
Charrette Plan. St. Lucie County is in the process of updating the Port Master Plan to replace the 1989 Master Plan.
D.
fishing industry,
All of the above components are expected to remain the basis of the coastal area's economy. However, it is clear that one aspect of the commercial
i.e.. shellfish harvesting, lags far behind the finfish sector and recreational boating and nature-based tourist activities are increasing.
ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT AMONG SHORELINE USES
The predominant land use along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon (south of Ft. Pierce) is residential. The shoreline of the Indian River
Lagoon on Hutchinson Island is primarily public conservation/recreation and the mainland north of St. Lucie Village is undeveloped (Figure 7-6). The Future Land
Use Map foresees low density residential land use in most of these areas (from 1 to 5 dwelling units per acre). Any greater intensity would be considered a conflict.
The siting of water-dependent facilities such as public use marinas in these areas would be difficult since they are generally incompatible with residential areas.
Recreational facilities, such as shoreline access points, do not usually create conflicts when located near residential units if the access point is designed properly.
ndustrial. and mixed-use designations on
The County's Future Land Use Map recognizes the need for water-dependent and water-related uses by the commercial
the mainland north of Ft. Pierce. There are several existing or potential shoreline conflicts
redevelopment should focus on water-dependent uses
management and hazardous materials handling and storage needs to be
the existing non-water dependent uses In the platted industrial area are conflicts and
the environmental sensitivity of these areas in regard to stormwater
addressed;
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potential conflict between mixed use designations and low density residential designations must be offset through transitional gradients;
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WATER-DEPENDENT USES
Water-dependent uses are defined as those activities which, "can be carried out only on, in, or adjacent to water areas because the use requires access to the water
body for: waterborne transportation including ports or marinas, recreation, electrical generating facilities; or water supply" [Chapter 9J-5.003(96), Florida Administrative
Code]. Within the unincorporated area of S1. Lucie County, the S1. Lucie Power Plant, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Riverside Marina, residential marinas,
and the many County and State beaches located on the barrier island constitute water-dependent uses. Riverside Marina in F1. Pierce is the only commercial fishing
marina in the County. The Port of F1. Pierce is a water-dependent use located within the City of F1. Pierce. The location of the power plant, Harbor Branch
Oceanographic Institute, the Smithsonian Institute, the Port of F1. Pierce and public, private and water dependent facilities can be found in Figure 7-7.
A.
WATER-RELATED USES
Water-related uses are defined as those activities which, "are not directly dependent upon access to a water body, but which provide goods and services that are
directly associated with water-dependent or waterway uses" [(Chapter 9J-5.003(98), Florida Administrative Code]. These uses consist of beach parking, and
bathhouses, and upland services for marinas including dry slips, parking, bait and tackle stores, and fuel sales. Most of the marinas provide some upland support
service; however, one marina alone accounts for 76% of the dry dock storage in the County.
B.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES OF THE COASTAL AREA
There are 1,027 historical structures and 59 archeological sites within S1. Lucie County that have been recorded by the State Bureau of Historic Preservation. Five
new archeological sites have been recorded since 1990. Of the countywide total, 10 structures are on the National Register, 7 of these are in the City of Fort Pierce.
Most of these known archaeological and historic resources of the County occur in the archaeological zones of the coastal area and are shown Figure 7-8. Two of the
County's National Historic Register sites, as well as several prehistoric sites and shipwreck sites, are in the coastal area. The State Bureau of Historic Preservation
does not identify archaeological resources other than by U.S.G.S. section. This is done to prevent the destruction of these sites by looters
The listed archaeological and historic sites are protected to a limited extent by Florida law. Those properties on state-owned land or state-owned sovereignty
submerged lands receive the highest level of protection. In order for a privately-owned site to receive state protection, the proposed project must be a development
of regional impact, an electrical power plant, or a federally funded project; otherwise, private sites should be considered endangered. The state may also buy historic
properties or designate an area of critical state concern based on historic importance. The types of archaeological and historic sites that may be located in S1. Lucie
County include submerged shipwrecks, Spanish salvor sites on the barrier island and mainland, Indian burial grounds and Indian shell mounds.
S1. Lucie County recently received a Phase I Archaeological Survey of the unincorporated County. The study provides an indication of the probability of archaeological
sites expected to be located in each archaeological geo-environmental region, as defined by the survey. The survey and report demonstrated that site densities are
highest in the Coastal and Central Marsh Regions of the County.
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ESTUARINE POLLUTION
GENERAL FEATURES OF THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
Although, water quality has been good, especially south of Ft. Pierce Inlet, concern is growing over the estuary's degradation. The Lagoon receives nutrients and
excess fresh water from Belcher Canal (C-25) which drains agricultural and urban areas. Ft. Pierce operates a wastewater treatment plant that discharges to the
Lagoon south of the Ft. Pierce Inlet. In the southern portion of St. Lucie County, urban run-off from waterfront developments causes most pollution.
A.
OVERALL AREA
The Indian River Lagoon system is part of a physiographic basin that extends 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the Ponce de Leon Inlet in Volusia County south to
the Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County. The lagoon itself is about 225 square miles in area, has an average depth of three (3) feet and a width that varies from a half
mile to five and one-half miles. Physiographic features of the basin include coastal hills and lagoons, barrier islands, natural and man-made inlets, the Intracoastal
Waterway, mosquito impoundments and drainage canals, all of which affect the quality of the lagoon
B.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY AREA
All the natural and man-made features within the County affect existing conditions in the lagoon. The lagoon's biological processes and water and sediment quality
are influenced by the tidal flushing action of the Atlantic Ocean through the Ft. Pierce Inlet, as well as by wind driven circulation and freshwater discharges. As a result
of urban and agricultural development, essentially all of S1. Lucie County is within the overall physiographic basin of the Indian River Lagoon. Hutchinson Island, part
of the barrier island chain, protects the lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean although there are two (2) man-made inlets in the S1. Lucie County area - F1. Pierce Inlet and
S1. Lucie Inlet (in Martin County). The Atlantic Coastal Ridge, formed when much of the area was under water, is very narrow but ranges up to 80 feet in elevation
near Jensen Beach. Natural drainage from the west side of the ridge into the lagoon occurs through Moores Creek and the S1. Lucie River. The river's headwaters
are located in flats behind the ridge. The western portions of the County include valleys, flats and plains. Man-made features include the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)
which is maintained at an approximate depth of 11.5 feet, inlets, spoil islands, and a port (within F1. Pierce). These features were built to improve navigation, or as
a result of the improvements. The area also contains mosquito impoundments which were constructed in order to control mosquito breeding.
C,
DRAINAGE
Historically, the western portions of the County did not drain into the lagoon under normal situations. Over the years, however, extensive agricultural drainage systems
have been installed which discharge either into the lagoon or North Fork of the 8t. Lucie River, thereby enlarging the drainage basin boundaries of the lagoon. These
drainage modifications and land use intensification in the watershed have dramatically increased wet-season flows to the Indian River Lagoon and significantly reduced
dry-season inflows. Dry-season inflows to the estuary are reduced due to the storage of water in the canal systems and the reduction in groundwater flows caused
by lower groundwater tables.
D.
The majority of land within St. Lucie County is within the S1. Lucie River Watershed of the South Indian River Lagoon. The County contains eight sub-basins with two
primary points of discharge for flows from the drainage system to the Indian Rive Lagoon (Figure 7-10). The Belcher (C-25) Canal, discharging directly into the lagoon
across from the F1. Pierce Inlet, and the 81. Lucie River, which discharges into the lagoon directly across from the St. Lucie Inlet
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In 1994 National Estuary Program published the Final Technical Report "Loading Assessement of the Indian River Lagoon' which identified existing and projected
future point and non-point discharges into the lagoon. The report noted that the North St. Lucie River sub-basin has the highest loadings of any sub-basin in the
Southern Indian River Lagoon segment (Woodward-Clyde, Loading Assessments of the Indian River Lagoon, 1994). On a per acre basis, the Belcher Canal sub-basin
was reported to have the highest loading rates for all constituents except metals (Woodward-Clyde, Loading Assessments of the Indian River Lagoon, 1994). Projected
percentage increases in total pollutant loads in the South Indian River Lagoon Basin are expected to be among the lowest in the region for nitrogen, phosphorous,
biological oxygen demand and total suspended solids. However zinc and lead are projected to increase by above average amounts. The highest loading will continue
to be contributed by the North S1. Lucie River sub-basin. The highest loading rate (based on a per acre basis) will be from the Belcher Canal sub-basin Woodward-
Clyde, Loading Assessments of the Indian River Lagoon, 1994).
Two significant points can be made regarding the sub-basins within the County, both of which have direct impacts on the County's coastal area and estuarine pollution.
First, nearly all of St. Lucie County's total population is concentrated within the sub-basins along the lagoon especially within and surrounding Ft. Pierce and Port S1.
Lucie which, in effect, affords less time for treatment of stormwater runoff. Secondly, a large portion of the County historically did not drain into the lagoon. Today
the whole County drains into the lagoon by way of complex drainage systems. Urban and agricultural lands are, therefore, both potential sources of estuarine pollution.
SURFACE WATER DISCHARGES
Freshwater discharge generated by rainfall enters the Indian River Lagoon from overland flow (Hutchinson Island and along Indian River Drive) and from point source
streams and canals (Moores Creek, St. Lucie River, Virginia Avenue canal and the C-25 canal). In addition, freshwater discharges from Lake Okeechobee entering
the S1. Lucie Estuary are expected to move north to a greater extent than they move south in the Indian River Lagoon (St. Lucie River Issues Team Interim Report,
October 1998). Subsequently, the Lagoon north of the S1. Lucie Inlet may have been subjected to a greater amount of and duration of freshwater discharges. These
feshwater flows lower salinity levels, and increase color and turbidy that reduce seagrass growth in these areas.
E.
Stormwater discharges have only been recognized during the past 15 years as a contributor to negative impacts on natural surface water resources. Furthermore,
only during the past 10 years has stormwater treatment been required for new development. Water quality in the lagoon is generally good, however, major problem
areas are in the sub-basins. Ten Mile Creek receives runoff from citrus groves and exhibits levels of pesticides reported to exceed State of Florida water quality
standards (Graves and Strom, 1995).
S1. Lucie County Utilities provides wastewater collection for unincorporated North and South Hutchinson Island. The North Hutchinson Island facility eliminated all
package treatment plants on the island as required by the Indian RivEH Lagoon Act. The plant provides service to approximately 70 percent of the developed units
on the Island. The South Hutchinson Island facility replaced 18 individual package treatment plants. At this time only one package plant remains on the island. Both
facilities also provide reclaimed water that is made available to the developed parcels.
The long range plans call for construction of a new wastewater treatment plant on the mainland. Planning for the mainland wastewater treatment plant has been put
on hold as result of excess capacity created by an extensive infiltration/inflow reduction program undertaken by the Fort Pierce Utility Authority. Most package
treatment plants which discharge to the Lagoon have been eliminated since the construction of the County's facilities on North and South Hutchinson
meet the domestic
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WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATIONS
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Lucie County:
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harvesting [Chapter 17-3
water for shellfish propagation or
Class
FAC.)
Only a small portion of the lagoon has been approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the harvesting of shellfish. The Department also
manages the aquatic preserves which exist within the coastal area. These preserves have also been assigned the additional classification of Outstanding Florida
Waters (Chapter 17-3.041, FAC)
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propagation and maintenance of a healthy, well-balanced population of fish and wildlife (Chapter
water for recreation
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SUMMARY OF WATER QUALITY DATA
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Lagoon as "good'
996 Water Quality Assessment for the State of Florida report the water quality of the Indian River
The
SUMMARY OF EXISTING KNOWN POINT AND NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROBLEMS
H.
This section provides a concise outline of known point and nonpoint sources which contribute to pollution in coastal area waters.
KNOWN POINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROBLEMS
Point source pollution comes from any discernible, confined, and discrete conveyance from which pollutants are discharged. Table 7-2 below lists the numerous point
sources in St. Lucie County which contribute to the major pollution problems in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River coastal area waters
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999). There are 46 domestic point sources
St. Lucie County contains 66 point sources permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Janicki
and 20 industrial point sources that discharge to water bodies or lands within the St. Lucie Watershed.
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PÓintSÓurces..Which·..Contribûtelo· póllution···ProbIØm$i!'tC~øs~øIAr~øWø~~rs. )<
Basin PóihtSóUr'cés Problems
Indian River Lagoon Closed marinas D.O., nutrients, f. coli
Wastewater treatment plants nutrients, f. coli
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TABLE 7·2
Point Sources Which Contribute to Pollution Problems in Coastal Area Waters.
Problems
Sources
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pesticides, heavy metals, D.O.
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pesticides
citrus runoff
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pesticides
urban and agriculture runoff
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urban/construction runoff
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pesticides, heavy metals
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1 Particularly inorganic forms 2 Includes developed and undeveloped
3Total phosphorus and total nitrogen, D.O.: dissolved oxygen
f. coli: fecal coliform bacteria
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999
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Department,
KNOWN NON POINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROBLEMS
Most nonpoint source pollution problems stem from stormwater runoff and are, therefore, dependent on land use. Both coastal and inland land uses contribute to
the nonpoint source pollution problems in the coastal area waters of the County. Since canals, rivers and creeks are stormwater conveyances for the land surrounding
them, the pollution problems associated with them (as seen in Table 7-2) are the same pollution problems associated with known nonpoint sources. Table 7-3 below
associates predominant land uses along these coastal and inland water bodies which contribute to nonpoint source pollution problems in coastal area waters.
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Predominate Land Uses Which Impact Nonpoint Source Pollution in Coastal Area Waters.
Area Water Body - - .
Discharge Basin
Indian River Lagoon Coastal Eastern shoreline residential/conservation
Western shoreline residential
Inland Canal C-25 citrus/pasture
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Table 7-3
Predominate LandlJ.ses Which Impact N9rtþ()int S()LJrçe P()II...ti()l1.i " Ç()~sJaIAre~V\f~Jers.
Disch¡¡lrge Basin Area Water Body Land Use
Moores Creek urban
St. Lucie River Coastal NFSLR residential/commercial
Inland Five Mile Creek residential/commercial
Ten Mile Creek citrus/res idential/ind ustrial
Canal C-23 citrus/pastu re/residential
Canal C-24 citrus/pastu re/res idential
Source: St. Lucie County Department of Community Development, 1999
DENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS NEEDED TO REMEDY EXISTING POLLUTION PROBLEMS
Although there are several types of point sources which contribute to these problems, the impact of nonpoint source pollutants is far greater. Improvement in coastal
area waters can probably be best effected by focusing on a reduction in nonpoint source pollutants. Nevertheless, point sources should not be ignored and will also
be discussed below.
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NON POINT SOURCES
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shoreline areas; and 2) inland areas.
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reduction in nonpoint source pollutants to coastal area waters, two primary areas need to be addressed:
To effect a
Shoreline Areas
The studies suggest that shoreline development on both sides of the lagoon contribute nutrients to coastal waters, although the problem appears to be worse along
the western shore. One possible action to reduce this impact would be the implementation of a natural shoreline stabilization project that includes shoreline
revegetation which will not only aid in reducing nutrients but also provide protection against erosion. Another possible action would be the application of the appropriate
shoreline policies recommended in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan and the IRL Comprehensive Management Plan.
A third possible action would be the continued support of the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District in their efforts to improve tidal flushing to the impoundments
within the County. A fourth possible action would be increased efforts to control illegal dumping, make proper disposal more convenient, clean up illegally dumped
trash, and require homeowners to dispose of grass clippings and yard trash and debris properly.
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Inland Areas
Improvements to the quality, quantity and timing of freshwater flows in· the inland area to better mimic the natural system can enhance the health of the inland
waterbodies and downstream coastal waters. The most prominent action that can be taken to effect a reduction in non-point source pollution from inland areas is the
continued implementation of the County's stormwater master plan and implementation of the Surface Water Improvement and Management program and the Indian
River Lagoon Feasibility Study initiatives. In addition, implementation of best management practices in the citrus industry is critical to improving the quality of coastal
waters.
2.
In 1996, the Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District's nominated the Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve as a Critical Restoration Project
for funding under Section 528 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, to reduce excessive freshwater discharges and improve the quality of waters in the
St. Lucie River basin. The Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Project is a natural resource conservation and infrastructure project that has the potential to serve as the
catalyst for the restoration and enhancement of the St. Lucie River. The proposed project includes the acquisition of 740 acres in the Ten Mile Creek Basin and
construction of a water attenuation facility. The property has been purchased and improvements are currently under design. The facility is expected to be constructed
within the next two to three years
The Indian River Lagoon Feasibility study is a portion of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration and Army Corps of Engineers Comprehensive Restudy efforts
In early 1999, a multi-agency team began developing specific recommendations for the project implementation phase of the study to address environmental problems
associated with the original Central and South Florida Project which constructed canals to drain inland areas. Some of the improvements being considered include
Water Preserve Areas (reservoirs), stormwater treatment areas, natural area rehydration and redirection of water to provide base flows to natural waterways. These
improvements would reduce excessive freshwater flows to the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon which in turn would reduce nonpoint source pollutants to these
waters. The final draft of the Indian River Lagoon Implementation Plan is expected to be released in the summer of 2001.
Recent concerns with the health and sustainability of plant and animal species in the Indian River Lagoon and associated tributaries has highlighted the need for all
users to minimize the adverse environmental effects of their operations. As a result of a multi-agency steering committee's commitment to developing Best
Management Practices (BMP) for the citrus industry in the Indian River Lagoon watershed the "Water Quality/Quantity BMPs for Indian River Area Citrus Groves"
document was released in May 2000. The long term goal of the project is to "implement an ongoing process to identify and develop improved, science-based BMPs
to enhance and protect the Indian River Lagoon and Sf. Lucie Estuary's Resources". Local citrus growers are encouraged to utilize the manual and implement
practices to improve the quality and reduce the quantity of water draining into area canals that ultimately outfall to the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon.
POINT SOURCES
The major point source problems are sewage treatment plants and closed marinas in the lagoon and citrus processing plants discharging to the river. The County
should support the identification of alternative methods for disposal of effluents from sewage treatment plants and the removal of surface water discharges that have
documented water quality problems. New surface water outfalls should be located carefully to prevent contamination of approved shellfish harvesting areas and Class
II waters. The County should also support the enforcement of standards and restrictions on marina discharges or runoff related to sewage pumpout facilities and boat
maintenance practices
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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT INCLUDING FACILITIES PROPOSED IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
ON WATER QUALITY, CIRCULATION PATTERNS, AND ACCUMULATION OF CONTAMINANTS IN SEDIMENTS.
IMPACT OF PROPOSED LAND USES AND FACILITIES ON COASTAL WATERS
A.
Sources
For the most part, residential land uses are proposed on the Future Land Use Map within the coastal area. There is some Industrial, Commercial, and Mixed Use
Development land uses proposed for portions of the coastal area north of Ft. Pierce which is expected to be marine related. Most of the residential development within
the mainland coastal area will be single family. Proposed residential land uses on Hutchinson Island will be a mix of single and multifamily. The General Sanitary
Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Element (Infrastructure Element) does not propose any new facilities within
the coastal area which discharge directly to coastal waters. Possible impacts from this development are related to marina sites, sewage treatment plant effluents,
and stormwater treatment conveyances.
New Point
Closed marinas are major contributors to estuarine pollution and, therefore, should not be permitted. All marinas, however, are potential point sources of pollution
via petroleum spills, improper disposal of sewage, and sediment contamination by metals. Strict adherence to the marina policies adopted as part of this element
will reduce the risk of marina pollution.
Wastewater treatment plants along the lagoon require strict adherence to State rules to reduce potential negative impacts, especially to the Class Waters and
approved shellfish harvesting areas, aquatic preserves, and Outstanding Florida Waters within the coastal area. In the past, poor operating and maintenance, as well
as insufficient State enforcement personnel, has contributed to pollution incidents, particularly on South Hutchinson Island. All but one of the package plants on the
barrier islands has been discontinued and replaced by a central wastewater treatment and reuse facilities operated by St. Lucie County. The City of Fort Pierce also
continues to operate a wastewater treatment facility on the west side of the lagoon just south of the Fort Pierce Inlet.
If new facilities
Stormwater management facilities are also potential point sources of pollution to coastal waters especially when inadequately operated and maintained.
function properly, most pollutants will be removed prior to discharge to coastal waters
Sources
The major impact from development proposed on the Future Land Use Map may be from nonpoint pollution sources. The impact from coastal area development
should be comparatively minimal with improved stormwater management and shoreline stabilization, relative to potential inland area impacts, since most of the
projected land use in the Future Land Use Element will occur within inland areas. Without effective stormwater water management systems for all development,
increased loading of nutrients, suspended solids, metals, pesticides and other pollutants can be expected.
New Nonpoint
2.
Maintenance
Circulation Patterns
This Comprehensive Plan does not propose any new facility that would be expected to alter the circulation patterns within the Indian River Lagoon
dredging of the port basin, inlet, or Intracoastal Waterway would probably have the most impact on circulation.
3.
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Contamination In Sediments
There are at least four areas that probably will continue to contribute to the increase in sediment contamination seen in coastal waters - residential, industrial,
agricultural, and marina development - unless effective point and non-point source management initiatives are implemented. Marinas can add hydrocarbons, metals,
and sewage to surface waters; pesticides and metals can come from the other areas
4.
Federal. State, Regional. and Local Regulatory Programs to Reduce Estuarine Pollution
The 1994 Woodward-Clyde inventory identified twelve federal agencies and thirteen state or regional agencies that have regulatory programs that affect the Indian
River Lagoon
5.
State pollution regulation is largely vested in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) which regulates the dredging and filling waters and wetlands
under state jurisdiction. Dredge and fill permitting is also carried out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Florida Department of Environmental Regulation also
regulates discharges of pollutants into natural or artificial bodies of water, establishes and enforces water quality standards, sets minimum treatment requirements
issues permits for the operation of wastewater treatment plants, administers construction grants for sewage treatment plants, and regulates discharges of stormwater
A special permit program can be used to obtain long-term permits for dredging deep water ports.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District regulate the withdrawal, diversion, storage, and consumption
of water, with the water management district responsible for most of the permitting and operational aspects. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection
certifies the siting of any power plants and must consider the cooling water needs and environmental impacts of any proposed power plant.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is also involved in controlling estuarine pollution through responsibilities which include selling or leasing
state owned submerged lands that are not contrary to the public interest. The proposed use of the conveyed or leased submerged land must not interfere with the
conservation of fish, marine life, or wildlife, or other natural resources. Deeds or leases may contain restrictions on dredging and filling.
the Florida Coastal Pollutant Spill Contingency Plan, with nine other departments
team. As part of this plan, the Department is also responsible for certification of
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the designated lead agency in
and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on the state response
terminal facilities storing pollutants.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is also responsible for managing the aquatic and buffer preserves throughout the state. These preserves are
state-owned submerged and adjacent upland buffer lands which the state wishes to maintain in an essentially natural condition. Special requirements pertain to the
sale or lease of state owned submerged land within the aquatic preserves. Most of the Indian River Lagoon in St. Lucie County has an aquatic preserve status as
does the North Fork of the St. Lucie River south of Midway Road. Approximately 1,200 acres of adjacent buffer lands north and south of West Midway Road are owned
and managed by the Department of Environmental Protection as part of the North Fork of the S1. Lucie River Buffer Preserve. A management plan for each preserve
guides the use of each site. This agency also regulates exploration, drilling, and production of oil, gas, or other petroleum products, including drilling in estuaries.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the chief land purchasing agent and land manager for the state. The state, through several land acquisition
programs, often purchases environmentally sensitive lands which are vital for estuarine water quality. As of 1998, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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inventory included 7,467 acres within the coastal area of St. Lucie County with value at closing of $74,462,9302. This Includes Avalon State Park, Ft. Pierce Inlet
State Park, John Brooks, Blind Creek, North Fork of the St. Lucie River and the South Savannas Preserve State Park.
The Florida Department of Health administers the mosquito control program. This program sets limits on the types and amounts of oil and chemicals used to control
mosquitoes. The program also provides financial aid to counties or mosquito control districts. The County Public Health Unit, as part of the Department of Health,
administers septic tank regulations and utility hook-ups and enforces the state plumbing code.
The St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District is responsible for managing approximately 94% of the nearly 4,800 acres of mangrove swamps in the County.
Management policy and techniques include the installation of culverts and tidegates for tidal matching and seasonal (winter) tidal exchange, excess cross-flow pumping
for water quality improvement and inverted tide gates for improved impoundment circulation.
The principle regional agency involved in controlling estuarine pollution is the South Florida Water Management District. The District is responsible for major flood
control and drainage structures, thereby affecting the quantity and timing of much of the fresh water delivered to the Indian River Lagoon and North Fork of the St.
Lucie River. The District is also responsible for certain regulatory activities delegated from Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Chief among these is
stormwater permitting.
The South Florida Water Management District is also assigned responsibility for regulating agricultural activities in wetlands under the Warren Henderson Act of 1984.
The District has a land acquisition program called Save Our Rivers which allows the District to purchase environmentally sensitive lands and by preserving them
improve the quality of fresh water entering the lagoon and North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
The Florida Inland Navigational District is responsible for and provides dredge material sites pursuant to 9J-5.006(1 )(f)(3). St. Lucie County coordinates with the Florida
Inland Navigational District to manage some of the sites for environmental enhancement purposes and to find suitable beach disposal sites (for beach suitable sand)
to augment the county's beach renourishment efforts.
The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, have some control over land use and development through local
comprehensive plan reviews and the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) program. Should the comprehensive regional policy plan call for stringent controls of
pollution, then the consistency requirements between the regional and local plans would invoke strong local controls of pollution. The DRI process can require reviews
of large development impacts on significant state and regional resources such as aquatic preserves or Outstanding Florida Waters. The impacts can be mitigated
through conditions in the development order issued by the local government. The TCRPC has appeal rights if the council feels that the development order does not
adequately address the regional concerns
The St. Lucie County Soil and Water Conservation District is a countywide taxing district established by State law. The District's purpose is to control soil erosion
Their erosion prevention efforts assist in maintaining estuarine water quality by reducing the sediment and nutrient loads of waters flowing into the estuary.
The Army Corps of Engineers is the lead agency in the development of the Indian River Lagoon Implementation Plan which is the portion of the Central and South
Florida Restudy that addresses problems within the St. Lucie Estuary Watershed of the Indian River Lagoon. The Indian River Lagoon draft implementation plan is
expected to be released in the summer of 2001. Actions being addressed by the plan are expected to include, reservoirs, stormwater treatment areas. natural water
preserve areas, and restoration projects along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River including, shoreline stabilization.
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St. Lucie County through its police power regulates numerous activities which impact estuarine water quality. The County regulates stormwater and drainage and
mangrove alteration and trimming, controls the disposal of domestic solid waste including yard debris, regulates land use through zoning and comprehensive planning,
and enforces site planning and subdivision requirements. Additionally, the purpose of the St. Lucie River Code (Chapter 1-7.5, Article II) is to prevent erosion and runoff
into the North Fork of the St. Lucie River by preserving shoreline vegetation.
The County's Land Development Code Natural Resource Protection Standards regulations are designed to reduce impacts of development upon natural resources.
The standards include Vegetation Protection and Preservation, Coastal Area Protection, Shoreline Protection, Wetlands Protection and the protection of Habitats of
Endangered or Threatened Species. The Shoreline Protection standards apply to the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon and all tributaries
to these water bodies.
BEACH AND DUNE SYSTEM
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BEACH AND DUNE SYSTEM
St. Lucie County has approximately twenty-one (21) miles of beachfront shoreline, six (6) miles on North Hutchinson Island (or North Beach) and fifteen (15) miles
on South Hutchinson Island (or South Beach) (Coastal Zone Resources, Inc., 1985). North Beach and South Beach are separated from each other by the Ft. Pierce
Inlet. General characteristics of the beach and dune system are provided below.
A.
Beach
Coastal Zone Resources, Inc. (1985) reported that the width of the beach berm (from the water's edge to the dune) ranges from forty (40) to one-hundred and forty
(140) feet, with seventy-five (75) and eighty-five (85) foot averages on North Beach and South Beach, respectively, although there are numerous exceptions. Extreme
conditions exist within the 2.3 miles immediately south of the Ft. Pierce Inlet where there is no beach and dune line due to erosion. The average elevation of the berm
is two (2) to five (5) feet above mean high water (MHW).
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the beach (Kimley-Horn, 1982).
Most of North Beach and
Dunes
Coastal barrier dune systems generally consist of a series of active dunes, sand ridges, troughs and flats which extend landward from
The dune system in St. Lucie County, however, is considered atypical in that it is characterized by a single primary dune in most areas
south of the St. Lucie Power Plant on South Beach also include landward overwash areas lacking defined secondary dunes and ridges.
2.
The widest and strongest dunes are found on North Beach probably due to a supply of sand from littoral drift (Coastal Zone Resources, Inc. 1985). Dune widths vary
from about two hundred (200) feet immediately north of the inlet to being nearly nonexistent at the north county line, but most are between fifty (50) and one hundred
(100) feet. The dune on North Beach ranges in height from ten (10) to (15) feet. As noted above, there is no dune line immediately south of the inlet. There is a
stronger dune south of this area which ranges in width from twenty (20) to fifty (50) feet (Coastal Zone Resources, Inc., 1985). Continuing south are several areas
with no dune including the St. Lucie Power Plant area which is subject to overwash. From one (1) mile south of the inlet a low dune appears which eventually reaches
fifteen (15) feet near the south county line. .
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HISTORICAL AND RECENT TRENDS .IN EROSION AND ACCRETION
B.
Historical Trends
The Ft. Pierce Inlet was historically a meandering natural passage from the Indian River to the Atlantic Ocean known as the Indian River Inlet. After 1892 with the
opening of the St. Lucie Inlet, the natural passage became unusable due to shoaling. In 1921 the current inlet was first modified by dredging, followed by the
construction of jetties in 1926.
The Ft. Pierce Inlet plays a dominant role in the dynamics of the County's beach system by interrupting longshore sediment transport (littoral drift) with resulting
accretion to the north and erosion to the south (FDNR, 1988). The area of major influence of the inlet in its current configuration is 15,000 feet to the north and 12,000
feet to the south. Net longshore transport has been estimated to be at least 130,000 cubic yards annually (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 1996).
Since 1935, the maintenance of the inlet and port turning basin have been the responsibility of the Federal Government, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a result,
the inlet and turning basin have been dredged a total of 34 times to remove sediment from within the entrance channel and turning basin. Much of this sediment has
been dumped offshore while some of the beach quality sand has been pumped on the beach immediately south of the inlet. Beach erosion south of the inlet had
progressed by the late 1960's to the point that Federal participation in a beach restoration project was authorized (House document No. 84, 89th Congress, 1 st.
Session). The first beach restoration project was completed by the Federal government in July 1971. A second beach nourishment project was completed in 1983.
Since 1983, sand from channel maintenance dredging has been place on the beach south of the inlet. A total of 1,283,200 cubic yards of material has been placed
on the beach within the area 1.3 miles south of the inlet from 1971 through 1990 (Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc., 1997).
To improve commercial access, the Army Corps of Engineers widened and deepened the channel in 1995. The existing Fort Pierce Inlet includes an entrance channel
350 feet wide by 30 feet deep, an interior channel 250 feet wide by 28 feet deep, and a turning basin 1,100 feet wide by 28 feet deep. Of a total dredge quantity of
600,000 cubic yards, 166,650 cubic yards of material was placed on the beach south of the inlet (Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc., 1997).
Recent Trends
Erosion and accretion during the last fifteen (15) years generally follow historical trends The sediment budget for the Fort Pierce Inlet indicates volumetric changes
associated with these processes which indicates net accretion on North Beach (544,000 cubic yards) and net erosion on South Beach (325,000 cubic yards). An
estimated loss of 181,000 cubic yards from 1972 to 1987 for the County's beaches as a whole during this period was also reported despite the accretion north of the
inlet and renourishment south of the inlet.
2.
The Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of Beaches and Shores (1988) developed a 30-year shoreline erosion project for St. Lucie County. The average
projected erosion rate for the 10,000 feet of shoreline south of the inlet is 4.3 feet annually while the average projected accretion rate for the 10,000 feet of shoreline
north of the inlet is 5.4 feet per year (Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc., 1997).
A related issue is expected sea level rise, which the Environmental Protection Agency (1988) estimates at 4.9 and 7.5 feet along the east coast of Florida between
1980 and 2100. The historic rate in this area is 0.06 to 0.08 feet year. Under natural conditions, barrier islands migrate landward as sand is transferred from oceanside
to lagoon side through overwash areas. Development requires efforts to prevent this natural process and, in doing so, prevents the sediment buildup of lagoon side
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water elevations along the lagoon shoreline
Therefore, attempts to buffer sea level rise may lead to higher
marshes
the Beach and Dune System
As noted above, the Ft. Pierce Inlet plays a dominant role in the dynamics of the County's beach and dune system. The stone jetties were constructed 900 feet apart
and extended in 1926 to stabilize the inlet (Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc., 1997). The existing south jetty is approximately 1,200 feet long while the northern
jetty is approximately 1,600 feet long. The inlet modifications have caused the interruption of normal longshore sand transport along the shoreline. The area of major
influence of the inlet in its current configuration is 12,000 feet to the south and 15,000 feet to the north.
Effects of Coastal and Shore Protection Structures on
3.
In 1982, a Federal study evaluated the effects of the navigation project on the adjacent shoreline. The study showed that the combined effect of the jetties and required
maintenance dredging of the navigation channel have caused approximately 60% of the erosion problems for a distance of 1.3 miles south of the inlet.
Very little structural erosion control measures have been implemented along the County's beachfront shoreline (FDNR, 1987). Some rubble and bulkheads had been
placed in the critically eroded area south of the inlet but were covered over by a 1970 nourishment project. The few sand fences that have been used in other areas
have not been successful in trapping sand. In response to continued beach erosion, St. Lucie County pursued various short and long term alternatives to combat
chronic beach erosion.
Areas
Existing and Potential Beach Renourishment
4.
Existing
Early restoration efforts included a U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (CO E) 1970-1971 South Beach project adjacent to and south of the inlet (FDNR, 1987a). The beach
was widened an average of 342 feet over a 1.3 mile area with 718,000 cubic yards of sand obtained from a borrow area 2,000 feet offshore in 20 feet of water.
Shoreline recession averaged 42 feet per year from profile readjustment and erosion losses. This area also received 33,000 cubic yards of sand in 1974 and 74,000
cubic yards in 1978 from maintenance dredging operations. A 1980 renourishment project was performed due to continued severe erosion. Since then small
quantities of beach material have been trucked to this area to protect the boardwalk south of the jetty.
a.
In 1987, a Beach Restoration Management Plan was prepared by the Florida Department of Natural Resources. The plan evaluated project areas in immediate need
of erosion control measures. sand source compatibility, and the economic justification of the proposed projects.
Through a cooperative agreement between St. Lucie County, the State of Florida and Coastal Planning and Engineering, Inc. the Fort Pierce Inlet Management Plan
was prepared and ultimately adopted by the State of Florida on May 30, 1997. The plan addresses the extent to which the inlet causes beach erosion and recommends
action to mitigate the erosive impact of the inlet.
nlet; Maintain navigation; and re-establish longshore sediment transport
recommended and adopted the following actions implementation plan
The three major goals of the inlet management program are: Mitigate erosion impact of the
(Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc., 1997). Ultimately the Bureau of Beaches and Shores
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in areas
in subsequent
Placement of all beach compatible maintenance or offshore dredged material on downdrift beaches
of greatest need.
Placement of supplemental material from upland sources or dredged from nearshore north of the inlet, or from seaward of depth of closure on the
beaches south of the inlet such that the combined total of material from all sources equals or exceeds 130,000 cubic yards on an average annual
bases at a minimum.
Improvement of south jetty to incorporate a spur jetty or other measures to reduce backflow of material into the inlet.
The sediment budget contained in the study report is adopted as an interim measure and shall be formally validated or redefined
revisions of the plan based on a comprehensive monitoring plan by December 31, 2001.
Implement a comprehensive inlet, beach, and offshore monitoring program subject to approval of the Department.
Evaluate possible alternatives to facilitate the bypassing of sand from the shoreline north of the inlet to the downdrift beaches.
be placed on beaches
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Restore Beaches and Dunes
Measures to Protect or
5.
State
The Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the primary state effort to protect the
beach and dune system (Chapter 161, Florida Statutes). In the fall of 1988, a new line for St. Lucie County was adopted by the State which is adjacent to or east of
A 1 A within the unincorporated areas of Hutchinson Island. Any construction seaward of the CCCL line must be permitted by the State. Additionally, the State generally
will not permit a structure that would lie within a projected thirty (30) year erosion line if seaward of the CCCL.
a.
County
There are several County laws which apply to beach and dune protection or restoration. One is the St. Lucie County Beach Preservation Act (Chapter 61-2755, Laws
of Florida), a special act adopted by the State legislature to provide the County with a beach restoration and preservation program. Preservation includes erosion
control, coastal flood control, regulation of shoreline and beach use, and regulation of work and activities likely to affect adversely the physical condition of the beach.
B.
The ordinance only allows shoreline protection, beach access, and other beach dependent or public uses between the mean high water line and the western edge
of the primary dune (or area characterized by beach and dunelands in the Kimley-Horn, 1982, report). Erosion control measures must not interfere with normal littoral
processes or sea turtle activities, or negatively impact coastal resources. Additionally, the ordinance also requires dune restoration as part of a development proposal
when the elevation of the existing dune is not one foot greater than the minimum required flood elevation or equal to the height of the adjacent dune. At a minimum,
a restored dune must be eight feet in height. Any dune vegetation must use native site specific vegetation. The ordinance also prohibits motor vehicles on the beach
and dune system unless authorized by the State;
The Beach Preservation Act is implemented through various land development regulations that protects the County's beaches and dunes. These Land Development
Code regulations include: the County Coastal Construction Code which requires buildings to be sited so as to not interfere with natural shoreline fluctuations and
diminish storm buffering capability and stability of the dune system; Resource Protection Standards, Beach and Dune Protection and Dune Restoration requirements
that provide for the submittal of dune restoration plans as part of development proposals; and the Hutchinson Island Residential District regulations that require all
development proposals to include an environmental impact report and limits development to lands located west of the western edge of primary dune system.
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PUBLIC ACCESS
This section provides an inventory and analysis of the existing and projected public facilities that provide access to the Atlantic Ocean, Indian River Lagoon, and North
Fork of the St. Lucie River.
INVENTORY OF EXISTING FACILITIES
A.
Public Access to the Ocean and Indian River Lagoon
There are a total of 41 access points, three are on the shoreline of the lagoon, three provide access to the lagoon and ocean, and 35 have access to the ocean (Figure
7-11). Of these access facilities, three are regional parks, twelve are community parks and the remaining facilities consist of neighborhood parks, pocket parks, private
property with beach access and pedestrian or limited parking access. Their shorelines range from 40 to 12,225 feet and the largest facility contains 958 acres.
Ramps
Table 7- 4 lists the boat ramps available to the public for access to the Indian River Lagoon or St. Lucie River. Four of the listed boat ramps are privately run, each
with one slip; three provide access to the lagoon and one to the S1. Lucie River. The ten facilities provide a total of 21 slips; three provide access to the river and seven
to the lagoon. Additionally, there are unimproved launching areas on the North and South Causeway.
Boat
2.
Bridges, piers, and jetties provide 7,350
Lucie County.
Non-boat Fishing Access
Eleven non-boat fishing access points to the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon are located in St.
feet of pedestrian access. Public access is also available to approximately 25,300 feet of beach shoreline.
3.
CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS
The analysis of current and future public access needs is based on general State guidelines. They provide hypothetical estimates of the amounts of resources and
facilities that are required to support a given total population. They do not take into account the percentage of a given total population which may actually use the
resource or facility, therefore the results of the analysis must only be used in the broadest planning terms; actual excess capacity or deficits can only be determined
by adjusting the State's guidelines to account for a more defined local user demand.
B.
SHORELINE, BOATING, AND NON-BOATING ACCESS
One guideline to gauge the adequacy of public beach access is the State's median guideline of one mile of beach access with parking per 100,000 in population
(Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 1994). The existing beachfront access in the County is 4.87 miles would be adequate for a population of 487,000
and carry the County beyond the current planning period (2015). The potential for public access to the lagoon shoreline is also good and continues to improve as
public land is being acquired as part of the County's Environmentally Significant Lands program
C.
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DRY SLIPS BOAT RAMPS
20 No
100 No
600 No
No No
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No No
No No
No 1
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TABLE 7-4
Marinas Within St. Lucie County
FACILITY WET SLIPS
Commercial 50
Commercial 340
Commercial No
Commercial 240
Condo/Multi-Family 32
Private 4
Commercial 20
Private 104
Private 35
Commercial 67
Commercial 24
Condo/Multi-Family 40
Condo/Multi-Family 58
Condo/Multi-Family 12
Condo/Multi-Family 10
Condo/Multi-Family 12
Condo/Multi-Family 16
Condo/Multi-Family 65
Condo/Multi-Family 25
Private 90
Private 40
Private 4
Condo/Multi-Family 26
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NAME
Riverside Marina
Harbortown Marina
Taylor Creek Marina
Ft. Pierce City Marina
Ft. Pierce Inlet Manna
Ft. Pierce Yacht Club
Little Jim's Marine
Pelican Yacht Club
Village Marina
Club Med Marina
Ballantrae Marina
Island Cove Marina
Colonnades Condo Docks
Bryn Mawr
Harbor House
Norsemans Marina
Kitching Cove
Tarpon Bay Yacht Club
Anchorage
Ocean Harbor
Ocean Resorts
Sorrento Court
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Yacht Club
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TABLE 7-4
Marinas Within St. Lucie County
BOAT RAMPS
No
No
No
No
No
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2
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FACILITY
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NAME
River Woods
La Entrada Del Mar
Nettles Island Marina
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
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Public
Spruce Bluff
The Sands Lakeview
Moores Creek Ramp
Black Pear
South Causeway Ramp
North Causeway Ramp
North Port Marina Ramp
Ramp
White City Park Ramp
Rivergate Park
Middle Cove Access
Little Jim Bridge
Prima Vista Park
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TOTAL
The supply of public boat ramps with direct access to the Indian River Lagoon and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River accommodate a population of 130,000, based
on the State's median guideline of one ramp per 5,000 in population (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 1994). There are currently 26 boat ramp lanes
in the County. This amounts to a total deficit of 11 ramp lanes to serve the County's 1999 permanent population.
Based on the State's median guideline for non-boating fishing access of eight hundred (800) feet per 5,600 population (Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
1994), there is also a deficit of piers, bridges (catwalks) and jetties for non-boating fishing access. The current supply (7,350 feet) is only adequate for a population
of 51 ,450 which is only 28% of the 1999 permanent population. As recent environmental lands acquisition purchases on North and South Hutchinson Island are open
to the public, the deficiency in non-boating access will be significantly reduced.
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MARINA FACILITIES
Currently the County's inventory of wet and dry slips (public, private, condominium/multifamily, and commercial) totals 2,451. The Florida Department of Natural
Resources (Florida Department of Natural Resources, 1985b) estimates a growth rate ranging from 64 percent to 89 percent between 1982 and 2005 which would
be 2,319 to 2,673 slips. The 64 percent growth rate would result in an excess of 132 slips while the 89 percent growth rate would require 221 additional slips.
D.
COASTAL AREA INFRASTRUCTURE
This section provides a summary of existing infrastructure and future infrastructure needs within the coastal area. This information is analyzed in greater detail in the
Traffic Circulation Element; the General Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Element: and earlier
sections of this element.
EXISTING FACILITIES
A.
Roads, Bridges, and Causeways
The Traffic Circulation Element provides a detailed inventory of transportation infrastructure and Level of Service (LOS) within the County. Table 7-5 lists the primary
roadways and their LOS within the coastal area which shows that most of the roadways are at adequate levels for normal traffic flow.
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Island County residents)
The following critical links for hurricane evacuation have been identified
· North Bridge;
· South Bridge;
· South A1A;
· Indian River Drive;
· Jensen Beach Bridge (for South
· Indrio Road;
· State Road 70;
· Walton Road;
· Port St. Lucie Boulevard
· Prima Vista Boulevard;
· Midway Road;
· Florida Turnpike
· 1-95.
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Roadway network, functional classification,
And Level of Service (LOS) within the coastal area, St. Lucie County.
Comment
LOS
Classification
Roadway
South to Pepper Park
A
Major Arterial
SR A1A (North)
1
East to U.S.
B
Major Arterial
SRA1A
South of Edwards Rd.
F
Limited Access
1
U.S.
St. Lucie Blvd- N. County line
F
Principal Arterial
1
U.S
South of Seaway Dr.
B
Major Arterial
SR A 1 A (south)
South to Savannah Road
C
Collector
S. Indian River Dr.
To South County Line
C
Collector
ndian River Dr.
Spring, 1999 Traffic Counts, Average Annual Daily Traffic
St. Lucie Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Sanitary Sewage Facilities
8t. Lucie County operates three regional wastewater treatment facilities, one each on North and South Hutchinson Island, and the Holiday Pines facility. The facilities
provide service for most of the barrier island and the Holiday Pines area in northern St. Lucie County. Completed in November 1996 and June 1997, respectively,
these reuse facilities were built to comply with the Indian River Lagoon Act. As new and existing developments are brought online, the use of package sewage
treatment and disposal facilities are eliminated.
2.
On North Hutchinson Island, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has permitted the facility to operate at 0.50 million gallons per day with high level
disinfection, with the effluent being disposed of through irrigation at Pepper Park and residential uses. On South Hutchinson Island, Florida Department of
Environmental Protection permitted a 1.6 million gallons per day average daily flow. The primary effluent disposal for this facility is all the green areas within the service
boundary area through irrigation, with the alternate discharge to Florida Power and Light St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant cooling water discharge canal. The effluent
is then mixed with FP&L's discharge to the Atlantic Ocean. The Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority provides sewage service on South Hutchinson Island only from the Ft.
Pierce Inlet south to Ocean Village.
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Potable Water Facilities
The primary supplier of potable water for most of the co area in the County is the Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority. Currently, the Fort Pierce Utility Authority provides
potable water services for most of South Hutchinson Isl and sells water on North Hutchinson to the North Hutchinson Services. Areas on the mainland north of
Ft. Pierce use private, (single family), semi-public, (commercial), and community (Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute) water systems
astal
and,
3.
Drainage Facilities
The major drainage facilities within the coastal area include the Belcher/C-25 Canal and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, which receives flow from Five Mile Creek,
Ten Mile Creek, and Canals C-23 and C-24. Additionally, Moores Creek drains part of the unincorporated area west of Ft. Pierce. Any flooding in the area of the Indian
River Lagoon has been due primarily to unusual tide conditions rather than drainage inflow. However, the coastal and inland areas of the North Fork of the St. Lucie
River do experience flooding problems that are due to stormwater and a combination of stormwater and tides.
4.
and severe storm events
Hutchinson Island has numerous water management systems which discharge to the Indian River Lagoon following moderate (3 year/24 hr
Some older developments discharge for any storm event.
FUTURE NEEDS
B.
Bridges, and Causeways
The Traffic Circulation Element provides detailed information on the needs of the coastal area, the costs involved. and the funding alternatives that could be used
A general summary of these needs and constraints on implementation is presented in this element.
Roads
St. Lucie County adopted the Hutchinson Island Residential District ordinance which scheduled roadway improvements in phases for the barrier island. The phases
are established by development levels and the accompanying traffic generation. A summary of roadway improvements from the "Barrier Islands Access Study"
(Kimley-Horn, 1986) includes the following
Commencement Level
· Left-turn lane on Ocean Boulevard at Binney Drive.
· Right-turn lane on Binney Drive at Ocean Boulevard.
· Improve Seaway Drive to four lanes between bridge and Binney Drive
a.
mprove SR A 1 A to four lanes north of North Beach Causeway.
mprove North Beach Causeway to four lanes.
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Level 2
b.
A second left-turn lane on North Beach Causeway at SR A 1 A.
Level 3
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A second left-turn lane on U.S
.
Level 4
d.
mprove SR A 1 A north of North Beach Causeway to six lanes.
The Jensen Beach Bridge in Martin County has been an essential part of the traffic circulation system for the southern portion of St. Lucie County's south island. As
noted in the Barrier Island Access Study (Kimley-Horn, 1986), development in this portion of the south island will not be allowed beyond the commencement level
without either the construction of a new bridge or improvements to structures in Martin County. However, since most of the undeveloped private land in this portion
of the island can be developed at the commencement level and, In fact, is mostly developed to date, greater dependence on the Martin County structures is not
anticipated.
.
Sanitary Sewage Facilities
2.
time are considered adequate
With the operation of the two County-operated regional wastewater treatment facilities, future needs at this
Potable Water Facilities
No new public water supply facilities are presently planned in the coastal area. However, single family and small multi-family developments may use on-site domestic
wells on the mainland.
3.
Drainage Facilities
Drainage improvements to remove shoaling of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River are being studied by the South Florida Water Management District. However, due
to the aquatic preserve status of this part of the coastal area, permitting processes will be extensive and time consuming Ten Mile Creek east of 1-95 includes shoaling
as well as shoreline erosion and exotic plant species that are blocking the creek in some areas. Drainage improvements on Hutchinson Island will be on a project
by project basis
4.
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS ON SITING FACILITIES IN THE COASTAL AREA
Changes in Federal and State law have placed restrictions on funding public facilities in the coastal area. The United States Congress approved the Coastal Barrier
Resources Act which prohibits the use of federal funds to build new infrastructure or expand existing infrastructure in designated parts of barrier islands. St. Lucie
County contains two such designated units as depicted in Figure 7-12. One is on North Island and extends from the north County line to the Queens Cove subdivision,
exclusive of some existing development; the other is on South Island and extends from the southern limits of Ft. Pierce to the Nettles Island area; exclusive of some
existing development including the St. Lucie Power Plant.
C.
The Coastal Barrier Resource Area act only restricts the use of federal funds; thus facilities could be built with state or local funds. However, the restrictions on federal
funds extend to those provided to the state, including disaster assistance. Without federal disaster assistance, the full cost of repairing and replacing new or expanded
facilities will fall upon the county. Therefore, benefits and costs associated with expansion of facilities within the two coastal barrier resource units should be evaluated
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hazard areas, unless such expenditure was consistent with the local comprehensive plan. Through a series of cross references and consistency requirements, the
revised planning laws require that local comprehensive plans limit development in coastal high hazard areas. The County will evaluate thoroughly any
recommendations for new or expanded publicly owned facilities in coastal high hazard areas
SUMMARY AND IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
LAND USE
The predominate land uses in the coastal planning areas are residential. The major water-dependent uses are water-oriented recreation, commercial and industrial
Major land use issues are development intensities, protection of natural resources, and the provision of appropriate waterfront sites for public use activities
A.
The identification and implementation of stormwater treatment and shoreline restoration projects that reduce the quantity of suspended solids and nutrients that enter
the Indian River Lagoon and North Fork of the 81. Lucie River is critical to maintain and improve coastal waters and the many species with special protective status
that inhabit the coastal planning area of the County.
NATURAL HABITATS
The most significant natural habitats within the coastal area are associated with the Indian River Lagoon, North Fork of the S1. Lucie River, Atlantic Coastal Ridge
and the Atlantic Ocean. As a general rule, maintaining native habitats in these areas and providing connections between habitats will enhance biodiversity and the
long term viability of wildlife, marine life and vegetative species. If these resources are not protected the loss of the natural quality of our resources can negatively
effect the county's economic viability and quality of life, as well as the viability of our native habitats and the species they support. The County should continue to
identify native habitats in need of preservation and manage public lands for the long-term protection of native habitats and the species they support.
B.
MOSQUITO IMPOUNDMENTS
The restoration of tidal exchange to the mosquito impoundments is an important habitat restoration measure to improve wetland habitats in the coastal area. The St
Lucie County Mosquito Control District has developed an effective management plan, part of which includes acquisition and the restoration of marshes along the Indian
River Lagoon. These efforts should continue to be implemented with restoration and development improvements that enhance coastal waters for fisheries and wildlife.
Cooperative initiatives between the State and County should continue to evaluate the future efforts of the District to integrate the objectives of marsh restoration and
mosquito control.
C.
SEAGRASS BEDS
As 81. Lucie County's population increases, additional land clearing and development will take place. This creates the potential for additional runoff to enter our coastal
waters resulting in reduced water quality and light penetration which could result in declines in seagrass coverage. A potential significant impact of continued
residential and water-dependent uses is the progressive loss of seagrass beds within the Indian River Lagoon. S1. Lucie County recognizes the importance of protecting
food sources endangered species which include seagrass beds used by sea turtles and manatees. It is important to continue periodic monitoring of all seagrasses
D.
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mprovement and developments can be evaluated
Through state, regional and local environmental land acquisition programs approximately 54 % of the County's barrier island is protected through public ownership.
Preservation of lands along the County's coastal waters in conjunction with the implementation of the Indian River Lagoon Plan should be supported. These programs
are essential in protecting seagrass beds which are recognized as the most critical habitat in the lagoon
so that the Impact of
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES AND SPECIES OF SPECIAL CONCERN
S1. Lucie County contains nine species listed as threatened and eleven species listed as endangered by the federal government. The most endangered species are
the manatee, woodstork and several species of sea turtles. S1. Lucie County is currently developing a Manatee Protection Plan that will assist to protect the endangered
manatee. To date, a Boating Facilities Siting Plan and a Boating Use Study has been completed, the final component of the Manatee Protection Plan will summarize
these two earlier reports and include education and environmental components of the plan. The Final Manatee Protection Plan will also identify measures and a
schedule for implementation. The Final Manatee Protection Plan is expected to be completed by the summer of 2001.
E.
Woodstorks, which require a more natural fluctuation of water levels in wetlands, as well as other wading birds, would benefit from the preservation and enhancement
of wetland areas. On-going wetland restoration projects and the proposed study to identify significant wetlands within the county will assist in protecting woodstorks.
St. Lucie County beaches are important nesting areas for the loggerhead, leatherback, and green sea turtles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently identified
critically important nesting areas for the federally threatened loggerhead sea turtle on South Hutchinson Island. About 80 percent of the loggerhead nesting in the
southeastern U. S. occurs along the south Atlantic Coast of Florida where Hutchinson Island is located. Approximately 70 acres with two miles of beachfront are
proposed for addition to the Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge. Continued County support is needed to purchase
and protect the proposed Refuge lands.
ESTUARINE WATER QUALITY
The natural watershed of the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Lucie River has been significantly altered by human activities. Recently, reduced water quality and recent
"fish kills" in the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon, has cause significant concerns. Restoration and water quality improvement in these water bodies is the focus
of the Indian River Lagoon Project Implementation Report which is currently being developed. Drainage discharges, sewage treatment plants, canals, marinas
contribute to pollution loads. The County should continue to re-evaluate and update stormwater management and land development standards to protect the quality
of estuarine waters.
F.
BEACH AND DUNE SYSTEM
The beach and dune system is under stress in much of the county. Much of the beach erosion is a result of the inlet jetties interrupting the natural southern littoral
drift of sand, although storms have contributed to the problems. Beach restoration is on-going south of the jetty. The primary dune is non-existent or very low in some
locations has also been impacted by storms, the lack of sands and exotic plant species. Dune restoration including exotic removal and re-vegetation with native plant
species and additional dune crossings are needed.
G.
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PUBLIC ACCESS
The County is well provided with public access facilities, such as recreational parks, but many of these areas have yet to be improved. Additional access points with
parking and boat/canoe ramps to the lagoon as well as non-boat fishing access such as piers are needed. Some mosquito impoundment dikes could be used for
fishing access if improvements were made. Additional access to the North Fork of the 81. Lucie River for canoes is also needed. As demand for marina slips grows
existing excess capacity will be used up.
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The following Comprehensive Plan Goals
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
BALANCING GROWTH AND COASTAL RESOURCES. ALL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT IN THE COASTAL AREA
SHALL OCCUR IN A MANNER WHICH PROTECTS, CONSERVES, AND ENHANCES THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE COASTAL AREA AND THE
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS ATTRIBUTED TO THEM.
GOAL 7.1
Future Development in the Coastal Area. St. Lucie County shall continue to protect the natural resources of the coastal area from adverse impacts
caused by future development through the implementation and strengthening of existing environmentally related laws and the assignment of
appropriate Future Land Use designations.
Objective
7.1.1
Future development in the coastal area shall be limited to those land uses which are resource dependent or compatible with the physical and environmental
characteristics of the coastal area, or to those uses which can occur without degradation of important environmental values or interference with legally used
public access to coastal area shorelines.
Policy
7.1.1.1
All land development regulations adopted pursuant to this element shall be consistent with
The Future Land Use Element and Map;
The County's Hutchinson Island Residential Development Ordinance;
Vested development rights;
The County's Hutchinson Island Coastal Area Protection Ordinance, and the Sea Turtle Protection Ordinance; and
The goals, objective and policies of this element and the ConseNation Element concerning the protection, appropriate use, and conseNation of natural
resources.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Policy
7.1.1.2
imited to those that do not interfere with the natural resources and processes of the coastal area.
Erosion control measures shall be
Future development or redevelopment within the coastal area shall provide infrastructure to seNice the development or redevelopment at the Level of SeNice
standards adopted in the appropriate elements of this Comprehensive Plan, and which is consistent with the coastal resource protection, access, and safe
evacuation requirements of this Comprehensive Plan, and as further provided for in the Capital Improvements Element.
Policy
7.1.1.3
Policy
7.1.1.4:
appropriate state agencies in meeting the goals and policies of the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic PreseNes
Lucie River Aquatic PreseNe Management Plan, the Indian River Lagoon Surface Water Improvement and
The County shall continue to coordinate with
Management Plan, the North Fork of the St.
Policy
7.1.1.5:
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continual
consist of, at a minimum
Management Plan, and the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan. Coordination wi
participation on applicable committees and task forces as well as the provision of administrative and fiscal support.
The County shall provide eco-tourism opportunities within the coastal area in a manner that does not degrade or reduce the long-term viability of the functions
and values of coastal waters and adjacent uplands. Lands purchased through federal, state and local natural resource protection programs shall provide public
access and recreational improvements in a manner that minimizes impacts to the natural areas and does not compromise the long term viability of the protected
resources
Policy
7.1.1.6
zoning designation and land development standards that provide for the
St. Lucie County shall conduct a study that results in the provision of an eco-tourism
development of sustainable eco-tourism support facilities.
Policy
7.1.1.7
Protecting Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat. The County shall support the protection, conservation, or enhancement of coastal uplands and wetlands.
The County shall include within its Land Development Regulations criteria and standards for the protection and enhancement of the remaining native
plant communities in the County. There shall be no net loss of existing wetland functions and values which are regulated by federal and state
agencies. The land development regulations shall include open space requirements, upland buffers and clustering of units as means to protect
existing wetlands.
Objective
7.1.2:
drought tolerant vegetation adapted to
The County shall continue to implement and enforce land development regulations that require the use of native or
existing soil and climatic conditions in landscaping in the coastal area.
Policy
7.1.2.1
and Melaleuca during
The County shall require the removal and eradication of all nuisance and exotic vegetation such as Australian pine. Brazilian pepper
construction of new development and replacement with plant species that are consistent with Policy 7.1.2.1.
Policy
7.1.2.2:
The County shall continue to implement and enforce land development regulations which require a minimum fifty (50) foot buffer zone of native upland and
transitional vegetation along rivers, creeks, and estuaries, to be maintained from the landward extent of state waters or from mean high water of the rivers,
creeks, and estuaries, whichever is greater. However, setbacks for the North Fork of the St. Lucie River shall be governed by those set out in the Land Use
Element to the extent that those requirements may be more restrictive.
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A buffer zone of native upland edge (i.e., transitional) vegetation shall be provided and maintained around isolated wetlands and deepwater habitats which are
constructed or preserved on new development sites. The buffer zone may consist of preserve or planted vegetation but shall include canopy, understory, and
ground cover of native species only. The edge habitat shall begin at the upland limit of any wetland or deepwater habitat. As a minimum, ten (10) square feet
of such buffer shall be provided for each linear foot of wetland or deepwater habitat perimeter that lies adjacent to uplands. This upland edge habitat shall be
located such that no less than fifty (50) percent of the total shoreline is buffered by a minimum width of ten (10) feet of upland habitat.
Policy
7.1.2.4:
All mosquito impoundments shall be assessed to determine if they provide multiple functions of marine fisheries habitat, water quality enhancement, and
adequate mosquito control. Particular attention shall be given to the differences between impoundments that are managed versus those that are breached or
unmanaged.
Policy
7.1.2.5:
The County shall, through the development review process, in cooperation with the appropriate wetland regulatory agencies, continue to conserve and protect
coastal wetlands from detrimental physical and hydrological alteration and prohibit unmitigated encroachment into coastal wetlands. The regulation of activities
in, on or over wetlands or other surface waters and the management and storage of all surface waters shall be pursuant to applicable Local, State and Federal
requirements. The most restrictive of these shall be enforced. County regulations shall include criteria to evaluate and preserve wetlands, based upon their
functional characteristics including types, size, values, functions, conditions and location.
Policy
7.1.2.6:
Drive south of Ft. Pierce. Erosion control
measures. along Indian River
The County shall continue to evaluate erosion problems and implement erosion control
measures shall be consistent with Policy 7.1.2.
Policy
7.1.2.7:
There shall be no-net loss of existing wetlands which are regulated by federal and state agencies. The County shall implement this policy through the site plan
and building application permitting process. Any approved mitigation plan shall result in a no net loss of wetlands acreage or function within 8t. Lucie County,
unless waived by the Board of County Commissioners.
Policy
7.1.2.8
The County shall support and implement programs, in line with the administrative and fiscal constraints of the County, to restore, enhance, and maintain the
functions and values of natural waterways and adjacent upland habitats within the coastal area. Through state and local programs, St. Lucie County will continue
to encourage the preservation and enhancement of floodplain wetland functions through public purchase and restoration of the floodplain wetlands and adjacent
upland buffers along the North Fork of the 8t. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon, including their natural tributaries.
Policy
7.1.2.9
Management and recreation development plans for lands purchased through state and local natural resource protection programs (Environmentally Significant
Lands, Save Our Coasts, Preservation 2000) shall only allow for development that minimizes impacts to natural resources and does not degrade the long-term
Policy
7.1.2.10
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Where possible all plans should assist to restore the biodiversity of plant and animal species in the coastal area
viability of existing natural resources on the site
while providing reasonable public access.
resources and continue to implement
conserve, or enhance living marine
protect,
Protection of Living Marine Resources. St. Lucie County shall
regulations to reduce adverse impacts caused by development
Objective
7.1.3
The County shall continue to implement the sea turtle protection ordinance. The Sea Turtle Protection Ordinance shall be periodically reviewed and updated
as necessary to ensure adequate protection for sea turtles in 81. Lucie County.
Policy
7.1.3.1
2002. is hereby included within this Comprehensive Plan by Reference. All development activities
The S1. Lucie County Manatee Protection Plan, dated March
effected by this plan shall be governed accordingly.
Policy
7.1.3.2
The County shall cooperate with the appropriate regulatory and management agencies to implement comprehensive and coordinated management plans for
the Indian River Lagoon in order to improve the biological health of the Lagoon.
Policy
7.1.3.3
protect shorelines containing significant
S1. Lucie County shall continue periodic monitoring of seagrass bed conditions within the County. The County shal
seagrass habitat and shall seek to restore seagrass coverage, where possible.
Policy
7.1.3.4:
n establishing well marked stacking and mooring areas for ships and boats In order to protect reefs and
S1. Lucie County shall assist the FDEP upon request
seagrass beds.
Policy
7.1.3.5
Specific and cumulative impacts of navigation improvements to the F1. Pierce Inlet upon the Sabellariid worm reefs shall be evaluated to ensure the maintenance
of viable natural and educational functions of the reefs. The County shall support the mapping of the natural reefs abutting the Atlantic Ocean shoreline and
the establishment of appropriate protective measures for these reefs.
Policy
7.1.3.6
roosting, nesting, and feeding areas and, when appropriate,
rcent native vegetation adapted to existing soil and climatic
The disposal of spoil material shall be consistent with
be retained in public ownership and modified to serve as green areas, bird
recreation areas. Revegetation efforts on all spoil islands will utilize 100 pe
include the elimination of exotic species if required by the appropriate State agency.
Spoil islands shal
water-dependent
conditions and will
Policy 7.1 .4.5.
Policy
7.1.3.7
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Efforts between the County and local interest groups shall be made to designate the St. Lucie nearshore and Oculina Reefs federal marine sanctuaries in
accordance with the Federal Marine Sanctuary Program with the intent of reaching this designation by January 1, 2003.
Policy
7.1.3.8:
to eliminate the degradation of nearshore and
Alternative sources for borrow material for the Ft. Pierce Feeder Beach Restoration Project shall be evaluated
offshore natural reefs,
Policy
7.1.3.9
The County shall discourage development activities on submerged lands.
Lagoon
Policy
7.1.3.10
The County shall continue efforts to reconnect all impounded marshes to the Indian River
The County shall coordinate with pertinent state and regional agencies to identify natural area greenways and wildlife corridors to link existing public parks,
preserve areas and similar public areas for conservation and habitat preservation purposes through the creation of a system of natural area greenways and
wildlife corridors that will protect ecological communities in the coastal area. The greenway system shall also encourage non-motorized transportation through
the connection of sidewalks and bikelanes and by locating greenway hubs in close proximity to mass transit stops.
Policy
7.1.3.1
Policy
7.1.3.12
The County shall continue the acquisition of environmentally significant lands to preserve, protect and restore the biological diversity, integrity and productivity
of ecological communities.
Policy
7.1.3.13:
The County shall cooperate with and assist the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine
Fisheries Commission in the implementation of protective and recovery programs for the West Indian Manatees, Sea Turtles, and other listed species.
Policy
7.1.3.14:
The County shall require that land development projects within the coastal area demonstrate non-degradation of water quality for all discharges into receiving
waters designated as "Conditionally Approved" or "Approved" Department of Environmental Protection Shellfish Harvesting Area.
Policy
7.1.3.15
St. Lucie County shall strive to obtain or maintain water quality and trophic state index classifications of "good" for the Indian River Lagoon, Five
Mile Creek, Ten Mile Creek, and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. The County shall enact appropriate regulations which provide for the
Objective
7.1.4
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be permitted
improvement of water quality.
No new untreated point source discharges into coastal waters for stormwater runoff & wastewater effluent wi
maintenance or
Policy
7.1.4.1
In order to reduce the impact of effluent from sewage treatment plants on the lagoon, all existing regulated wastewater plants in the unincorporated areas of
Hutchinson Island shall connect to regional waste treatment facilities within the applicable service areas, unless excepted by St. Lucie County through a
Memorandum of Understanding.
Policy
7.1.4.2:
infrastructure must be
New
New causeways across the Indian River Lagoon shall be prohibited in order to reduce further constriction of water circulation
demonstrated to meet all of the measures spelled out in Goal 7.1
Policy
7.1.4.3:
the County shall continue to use a franchise
In order to reduce non-point source pollutant loadings and improve the functioning of the County's drainage system
hauler to collect residential solid waste in the urban unincorporated County.
Policy
7.1.4.4:
the dredging of the lagoon shall be placed on uplands once an upland site is established.
from
spoi
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Policy
7.1.4.5
The County shall prohibit shoreline alteration and construction which degrades existing estuarine productivity with exceptions such as necessary access to
marine resources, and the abatement of serious and significant erosion, when the projects are not expected to result in long-term or permanent degradation
of water quality or habitat value.
Policy
7.1.4.6
The County shall continue to address point and non-point pollution problems through its stormwater management program. The County shall request assistance
from appropriate agencies in addressing high priority problems through Federal, State and Regional programs that provide technical and fiscal resources.
Policy
7.1.4.7
quality problems identified in the data and analysis section of this element through
The County shall continue to address water
Policy
7.1.4.8:
continual cooperation in SWIM programs
a.
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nto canals, ditches and waterways, and increase implementation of urban and
legal dumping
Aggressively lobbing and taking leadership to plan and locate water preserve facilities within St. Lucie County by January 1, 2005. Facilities will be
built in order to attenuate storm water discharge, eliminate agricultural pollutants, and manage salinity in the St. Lucie River and the Indian River
Lagoon
enforcement of regulations to improve control of
agricultural best management practices
c.
d.
Public purchase and protection of upland buffer area along all natural waterways
management improvements in a manner that enhances receiving waters and provides habitat for native animal
e.
The County shall continue to construct stormwater
and plant species.
Policy
7.1.4.9
The County shall increase public awareness about the Indian River Lagoon and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, their diverse resources and value, as well
as threats to these resources. Increase public awareness of and involvement in programs to protect. enhance and restore the estuaries, including efforts to
reduce the impacts of storm-water and fresh-water discharges
Policy
7.1.4.10:
Master Plan to address water quality issues.
continue to evaluate and update the Stormwater
Beaches and Dunes. St. Lucie County shall provide for the protection and restoration of beaches and dunes. A comprehensive beach and dune
management program shall be adopted by 2003 which enhances the natural functioning of the beach-dune system while reducing unnatural
disturbances of the primary dune.
II
The County sha
Policy
7.1.4.11
Objective
7.1.5:
The County shall prohibit construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line including construction of coastal or shore protection structures. except
where the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued the applicable permit authorizing that construction
Policy
7.1.5.1
littoral processes shall be supported
Techniques for inlet maintenance which provide for long-term beach stability through facilitation of normal
Policy
7.1.5.2
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The beach renourishment projects currently recommended by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Florida Department of Environmental Protection shall be
supported if shown to comply with the measure of Goal 7.1. Mitigation must be in kind, acre for acre or greater.
Policy
7.1.5.3
require provisions for public access to beaches renourished at the public's expense.
The County shal
Policy
7.1.5.4
be confined to elevated walkways that protect dune systems, subject to the Florida Department of Environmental
Access to the beach for new development wi
Protection approval.
Policy
7.1.5.5
The County shall enforce regulations which prohibit motor vehicles on public lands within the coastal strand and scrub upland habitats that lie east of the Coastal
Construction Control Line, unless authorized by the appropriate Federal, State, or local agency.
Policy
7.1.5.6
The County shall implement and strengthen regulations that provide for the protection, preservation, or sensitive reuse of historic resources in the
coastal area, including the adoption of a historic preservation ordinance by 2002.
Objective
7.1.6:
As an alternative to preserving historic or archaeological sites, excavation of a site conducted by the Florida Division of Historic Resources or their approved
alternate prior to development shall be allowed. Should a site be scientifically excavated then development may proceed without preserving the site unless found
to be of great significance.
Policy
7.1.6.1
n the case of historic or archaeological sites, vegetation removal shall be prohibited unless the vegetation to be removed is a part of a bona fide scientific
excavation or is a part of an approved development plan.
Policy
7.1.6.2
Donations of significant historic or archaeological sites shall be considered for acceptance by the Board of County Commissioners.
Policy
7.1.6.3:
The criteria for the identification of historic resources shall be developed for incorporation into the Historic Preservation Ordinance required pursuant to the Future
Land Use Element.
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7.1.6.4
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for incorporation into
The following shall be accomplished
The identification, designation, and mapping of any structures or sites that meet the criteria developed pursuant to Policy 7. . .6.4
the Historic Preservation Ordinance required pursuant to the Future Land Use Element; and
Policy
7.1.6.5
nterior for inclusion of the National Register of Historic
The submission of a list of any such designated historic resources to the U.S. Department of the
Places.
a.
b.
A list of historic resources shall be continually updated as appropriate
environments should be Included and protected in public acquisition programs for recreation, open space and conservation
Policy
7.1.6.6:
Lucie County as significant historic
ntegrity of sites identified by St
further protect the
Historic resources and their
By December 31, 2002, the County shall enact regulations that wi
resources. At a minimum the regulations shall provide that
Policy
7.1.6.7:
No existing archaeological sites shall be excavated, scraped, leveled, or altered without supervision of a professional archaeologist utilizing acceptable
techniques;
Policy
7.1.6.8
a.
be temporarily suspended
work on that location wi
An archaeological survey may be required as part of development reviews
If evidence of historical or archaeological value is exposed through construction or site preparation
until evaluated by the County or their designees.
b.
c.
the demands for
restoration with
As outlined in the marina siting study, St. Lucie County shall balance the need for environmental protection and
public, as well as private boating facilities.
Objective
7.1.7:
The County shall require prospective marina developers to complete the "Preliminary Screening Checklist For Marinas" and review the information with the
County Planning Manager to discuss the potential issues for development of marinas in the Indian River Lagoon and North Fork of the St. Lucie River. An official
Policy
7.1.7.1
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ntensities of
Lucie County Planning Manager for early identification of siting issues
Marinas shall be compatible with the S1. Lucie County Future Land Use Map and natural resource protection standards In terms of the types and
uses and the provision of methods to off-set and mitigate impacts to natural coastal area resources.
pre-application meeting should be held with the St
Policy
7.1.7.2
New marina facilities shall be located in areas that minimize adverse environmental impacts
Policy
7.1.7.3
81. Lucie County shall encourage the expansion of existing marina facilities and any new water dependent development to take place in disturbed areas.
Policy
7.1.7.4
Adequate and effective measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of area waters from spillage or tank storage leakage. A fuel spill operations and
contingency plan will be prepared for all new fueling operations in 81. Lucie County. The plan will include operation and safety procedures and contingency plans
for clean-up of a potential spill.
Policy
7.1.7.5
Due to the direct economic impact of the marine industry, S1. Lucie County shall encourage continued orderly growth of this Industry in a manner that maintains
the economic value of coastal resources
Policy
7.1.7.6
Public marinas, beaches, and other recreational facilities shall be sited with access to major transportation systems, including non-mortorized facilities and
existing and proposed mass transit stops
Policy
7.1.7.7
New and expanded marina facilities shall utilize dry storage, where possible. 81. Lucie County shall encourage the use of dry storage in a manner that protects
coastal resources and adjacent lands. Review of proposed dry storage area shall consider setbacks, height limitations, parcel size, color, maintenance, etc.
Policy
7.1.7.8
S1. Lucie County shall consider zoning classifications for marina development and adopt performance standards and other controlling measures cited in the
marina siting study for implementation through the development review process
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REDUCING VULNERABILITY TO HURRICANES. ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHALL STRIVE TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE AND PROPERTY IN ST. LUCIE
COUNTY FROM THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE STORM DAMAGE. ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHALL WEIGH FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AS TO THE IMPACT
IT WOULD HAVE ON THE COUNTY'S ABILITY TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE AND PROPERTY IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY FROM THE EFFECTS OF
HURRICANE STORM DAMAGE.
GOAL 7.2
n the coastal area In the County's Hurricane Evacuation Plan.
redevelopment
The coastal high hazard area shall be defined as all of those properties located within a category one evacuation area. This area includes all mobile home parks
the barrier islands, and any area shown on the Army Corp of Engineers Hurricane Surge Maps as being susceptible in a category one storm surge
The County shall address development and
Objective
7.2.1:
Policy
7.2.1.1
them
flood- proofed to prevent inflow and insure that raw sewage does not leak from
New sanitary sewer facilities In the hurricane vUlnerability zone shall be
during flood events.
Policy
7.2.1.2:
for public access, natural
The construction of County-funded public facilities in the coastal high hazard area shall be prohibited, unless the facility is necessary
resource restoration or enhancement, or to provide for recreational facilities and other appropriate water dependent facilities.
Policy
7.2.1.3
New development and redevelopment within V or A flood zones as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall employ building
construction techniques which are consistent with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Program and the County's
Coastal Construction Code
Policy
7.2.1.4
The County shall prohibit the use of public funds for infrastructure expansion or improvements In coastal high hazard areas unless such funds are necessary
to
Policy
7.2.1.5:
Provide services to existing development (structures approved for development prior to the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan)
a.
Provide adequate evacuation in the event of emergency; or
Provide for appropriate water dependent uses Including the restoration or enhancement of natural resources within the coastal area.
b.
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can be safely utilized as public hurricane shelters.
promote the construction of publicly owned buildings that
The County sha
Objective
7.2.2:
Some of the elements to be considered in the design are:
design
County-funded buildings shall include the function of public hurricane shelter in their
Flooding potential
Accessibility;
Rain surcharge on roofs;
Window/door glass exposures;
The use of dedicated roll up/down hurricane shutters
Adequate sanitary facilities; .
Emergency power supply; and
Emergency water supply.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e
f.
g
h
Policy
7.2.2.1
when practicable and ask the County's
with Policy 7.2.2
Request in writing that other governmental entities in the County design new buildings consistent
Emergency Management Director to review and comment on proposals for new public buildings.
Policy
7.2.2.2
is cost effective and/or practical
t
retrofitted for public shelters where
Structural and functional designs of County buildings shall be reviewed and
Policy
7.2.2.3
All new residential development in excess of fifty units In areas subject to coastal flooding shall provide shelter space for twenty percent of the residents at a
spacing requirement of forty square feet per person, or demonstrate the availability of the shelter space
Policy
7.2.2.4
case 22.5 hour hurricane evacuation time.
maintain the worst
The County sha
Objective
7.2.3
Midway Road, and Prima Vista Boulevard shall be Improved as soon as economically feasible so as to achieve and maintain a Level of Service D.
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Prior to the completion of the improvements described in Policy 7.2.3.1, the direction of traffic flow for one eastbound lane of each of these roadways (Midway
Road, Port S1. Lucie Boulevard, and Prima Vista Boulevard) shall be reversed, if necessary, during periods of emergency evacuation
Policy
7.2.3.2
Lucie County shall continue to implement the Treasure Coast Hurricane Evacuation Plan
St
Policy
7.2.3.3:
require environmental impact studies and appropriate mitigation for any capital projects within the coastal area.
Lucie County shal
All hurricane evacuation studies and plans conducted by or for the County shall be provided to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, nearby counties,
and all municipalities within 81. Lucie County for review for consistency with regional and local plans. Conversely, S1. Lucie County shall request for purposes
of review, all hurricane evacuation studies and plans for nearby counties, municipalities within 81. Lucie County, and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council.
St
Policy
7.2.3.4:
Policy
7.2.3.5
If the Florida Department of Transportation, in conjunction with Martin County, decides to widen the Jensen Beach Bridge to South Hutchinson Island. discuss
possible S1. Lucie County participation in the project with the appropriate parties.
Policy
7.2.3.6
The County shall provide immediate response to post-hurricane situations through the implementation of post-disaster response and redevelopment
plans as set forth in the Treasure Coast Hurricane Evacuation Plan.
Objective
7.2.4
After a hurricane, but prior to re-entry of the population into evacuated areas, a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners shall be convened to
hear preliminary damage assessments, appoint a Recovery Task Force, and consider a temporary moratorium on building activities not necessary for the public
health, safety, and general welfare.
Policy
7.2.4.1
A Recovery Task Force shall be named to include the Community Development Director, Emergency Management Director, County Engineer, and Sheriff, and
other members as directed by the Chairman of the County Commission. Staff shall be provided by the departments whose directors sit on the Task Force. The
Task Force shall be disbanded after implementing its responsibility.
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The responsibilities of the Recovery Task Force shall include: review and issuance of emergency building permits; coordination with state and federal officials
to prepare disaster assistance applications; analysis and recommendation of hazard mitigation options to the County Commission, including reconstruction or
relocation of damaged public facilities; development of a redevelopment plan; and recommendation of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Local Peacetime
Emergency Plan, and other appropriate policies and procedures.
Policy
7.2.4.3
The following post-emergency activities shall be pursued: immediate repairs to potable water, wastewater, and power facilities; removal of debris; stabilization
or removal of structures about to collapse; and minimal repairs to make dwellings habitable. These actions shall receive first priority in permitting decisions
Long-term redevelopment activities shall be postponed until the Recovery Task Force has completed its tasks
Policy
7.2.4.4
If appropriate to rebuild structures which suffer damage in excess of fifty (50) percent of their appraised value, current requirements shall be met including those
enacted since construction of the structure including the Coastal Construction Control Line.
Policy
7.2.4.5
reqUired to rebuild landward of
shall be
Structures which suffer repeated damage to pilings, foundations, or load bearing walls and are proposed to be rebuilt
their current location or modify the structure to delete the areas most prone to damage.
Policy
7.2.4.6
or other appropriate material authorized by the appropriate Federal or State permitting
fi
Repair or reconstruction of seawalls shall be accompanied by beach
agencies.
Policy
7.2.4.7:
The County shall assess the value of all structures in the coastal high hazard area and the utility of the land for public assess, and evaluate the potential for
acquisition, relocation, or other appropriate measures in line with fiscal constraints when post disaster opportunities arise.
Policy
7.2.4.8
nteragency hazard mitigation reports as they are produced and make recommendations for amendments to the
The Recovery Task Force shall reviewal
comprehensive plan accordingly.
Policy
7.2.4.9
THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO OCEANIC, ESTUARINE, AND RIVERINE COASTAL RESOURCES SHALL BE INCREASED.
The County shall not experience a net loss of public beach, lagoon, and river access. The County shall continue to increase the number of parking
spaces, lagoonal shoreline access, boat ramps, and non-boat fishing access points. Programs for the acquisition of public access facilities shall
GOAL 7.3
Objective
7.3.1:
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the financing ability of the County.
The County shall enact regulations which provide for the maintenance of existing legally used public access to the beach and lagoon shoreline by new
development, and require that existing legally used public beach access points be identified on the site plans for new beachfront development with continuation
of the access point relocation of it on the site, or donation of it to the County.
with
be consistent
Policy
7.3.1.1
require parking for and access to all public recreation facilities.
By December 31, 2001, a study of those areas along State Road A 1 A where paved parking could be provided for access to either the beach or lagoon shall
be completed. The study shall be presented to the County Commission for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Element of this Comprehensive Plan and
subsequent implementation in a year decided upon by the Commission.
The County shal
Policy
7.3.1.2:
Policy
7.3.1.3:
The recommendations of the County's Boating Facility Siting Plan shall be utilized for the identification of those areas most appropriate for the location of
additional boat ramps for access to coastal waters
Policy
7.3.1.4:
PUBLIC FACILITIES SHALL BE ADEQUATE AND AVAILABLE TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO THE COUNTY'S COASTAL AREA.
The appropriate Level of Service standards within this Comprehensive Plan (including those in the Capital Improvement Element and Traffic
Circulation Element) and the standards under this objective shall be applied to infrastructure facilities during the development approval process.
The service area and phasing of such facilities shall be consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of this and all other elements of this
Comprehensive Plan.
GOAL 7.4:
Objective
7.4.1
mprovements In coastal high hazard areas unless such funds are necessary
infrastructure expansion or
the use of public funds for
The County shall prohibi
to
Policy
7.4.1.1
Provide services to existing development (structures approved for development prior to the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan)
Provide adequate evacuation In the event of emergency; or
a.
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appropriate water dependent uses Including the restoration or enhancement of natural resources within the coastal area.
above.
.1
The County shall develop criteria for use In the implementation of the regulations required in Policy 7.4.
Provide for
c.
Policy
7.4.1.2
The County shall cooperate with State and Federal guidelines for all beach renourishment projects which are consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive
Plan. Beach renourishment projects shall have a design life of at least five years.
Policy
7.4.1.3
would reduce the level of service provided by an adjacent renourished beach below locally determined
development proposals that
prohibit
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criteria.
Policy
7.4.1.4
Service
service areas to the capacity of the facilities to supply the appropriate Level of
and sewer
The County shall limit future development within water
standards established in this Comprehensive Plan
Policy
7.4.1.5
mproved roads, which can be used
The County shall require turn lanes, parking lanes, or other paved areas, particularly at appropriate intersections, for new or
to increase the number of traffic lanes for hurricane evacuation.
Policy
7.4.1.6:
Drainage systems within the coastal area that are operating below the Level of Service standards shall be maintained in accordance with the Drainage Sub-
Element of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy
7.4.1.7:
The County shall coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Florida to implement the Fort Pierce Inlet Management Plan, and shall act
as local sponsor when the Fort Pierce Inlet Management Plan is consistent with all provisions of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
Policy
7.4.1.8
waterfront developments accessible by the boating public.
Public restroom and water disposal facilities shall be provided at
Policy
7.4.1.9
BY OCTOBER 1, 2001, ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHALL DEVELOP A NEW PORT MASTER PLAN FOR THE PORT OF FORT PIERCE TO REPLACE THE
EXISTING 1989 PORT MASTER PLAN.
GOAL 7.5:
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the 1996 Port of Fort Pierce Charrette report.
Plan existing and proposed expansions Including
Incorporate Into the Port Master
Objective
7.5.1
with Chapter 163.3178(2)(a-k)
Develop the Port Master Plan consistent
Policy
7.5.1.1
The Port Master Plan shall address the environmental conditions of the Indian River Lagoon and its interaction with existing and proposed port activities.
Policy
7.5.1.2
recreational. and
ndustrial
The Port Master Plan shall address all aspects of port management and operation Including safety and security of commercial
environmental activities.
Policy
7.5.1.3:
Coordinate with the City of Fort Pierce to ensure consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan Including the Port Sub Element and Coastal Management
Element.
Policy
7.5.1.4
state, and federal agencies to ensure adequate intermodal access and adequacy of public
Coordinate with the 8t. Lucie County MPO and other appropriate local
facilities and infrastructure.
Policy
7.5.1.5
Community Development Area, as well as exploring
Develop funding mechanisms to implement the Port Master Plan such as a Tax Increment Financing District,
other funding mechanisms such a grants.
Policy
7.5.1.6
Throughout the development of the Port Master Plan ensure and encourage public participation of all affected parties through a formalized public participation
process.
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