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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-0051 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 JOSEPH E. SMITH, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FILE # 4554453 04/15/2019 01:23:38 PM OR BOOK 4256 PAGE 1592 - 1841 Doc Type: ORDN RECORDING: $2126.50 ORDINANCE NO. 19-005 Evaluation and Appraisal Review Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REVIEW (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION. WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature intends that local planning be a continuous process, and the Florida Statutes encourage local governments to comprehensively evaluate and, as necessary, update comprehensive plans to reflect changes in local conditions; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 90-01 on January 9, 1990; and WHEREAS, Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, directs local governments to adopt needed amendments to ensure that the plan provides appropriate policy guidance for growth and development; and WHEREAS, the County sent an Evaluation and Appraisal Notification Letter to the State Land Planning Agency which indicated plan amendments were necessary to address changed requirements within State Statutes; and WHEREAS, the County held a Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop to provide an overview of the upcoming Evaluation and Appraisal Review Comprehensive Plan Amendments on June 21, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission acting as the designated Local Planning Agency reviewed the Evaluation and Appraisal Review Based Amendments, held an advertised public hearing on July 19, 2018, provided for participation by the public in the process; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission acting as the designated Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held an advertised public hearing on September 4, 2018, provided for public comment and public participation in accordance with the requirements of state law and the procedures adopted for public participation in the planning process, and voted to transmit the proposed EAR -based comprehensive plan amendments to the State Land Planning Agency and Reviewing Agencies as defined in Section 163.3184(1)(c), Florida Statutes for review and comment; and WHEREAS, on November 16, 2018, the State Land Planning Agency issued its 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) report which included two (2) objections and two (2) comments; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed and addressed the State Land Planning Agency (Department of Economic Opportunity) issued Objections, Recommendations and Comments report; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3177(1)(f), Florida Statutes, the data and an analysis utilized in the preparation of the EAR -based amendments to the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan is not deemed a part of the comprehensive plan and is not subject to the compliance review process; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed the Evaluation and Appraisal Review Based Amendments, held an advertised public hearing on April 2, 2019, while providing for comments and public participation and approved the adoption and transmittal of the amendments to the State Land Planning Agency (Department of Economic Opportunity) for a compliance review. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: A. ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) Based Amendments to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, attached herein as Exhibit A. B. CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Board of County Commissioners does hereby state its intention to amend the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) Based Amendments. C. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS Special acts of the Florida Legislature applicable only to unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, County Ordinances and County Resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby superseded by this Ordinance to the extent of such conflict. D. SEVERABILITY If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance. If this Ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property or circumstance. E. APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE This Ordinance shall be applicable as stated in Paragraphs A and B. F. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ordinance No. 19-005 Page 2 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 The Clerk is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Bureau of Laws, Department of State, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, 32304. G. FILING WITH THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY The Planning and Development Services Director shall send a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Department of Economic Opportunity, Community Planning and Development Programs, 107 East Madison Street, Caldwell Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120. H. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect pursuant to the State Land Planning Agency's issuance of a Notice of Intent (NOI). If the Ordinance is challenged within thirty (30) days after adoption, the Ordinance shall not be effective until the State Land Planning Agency or Administration Commission respectively issues a final order finding the adopted amendment in compliance in accordance with Section 163.3184(10), Florida Statutes. ADOPTION After motion and second, the vote on this Ordinance was as follows: Linda Bartz, Chair Yes Cathy Townsend, Vice -Chair _Yes_ Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner _Yes_ Sean Mitchell, Commissioner _Yes_ Frannie Hutchinson, Commissioner _Yes_ PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2019. CO Ct a Z rn a COD CIO uNTY, 040�0�R^ ATTEST: row.w���mum"I'm BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA �B 4 Aire- Chi APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: /--) COUNTY A Ordinance No. 19-005 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Exhibit "A" EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REVIEW BASED AMENDMENTS Ordinance No. 19-005 Page 4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 1 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. EXCEPTIONAL77ap SOLU T I O N S' FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 1.1: 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. Objective 1.1.1: Land Use. Maintain the Future Land Use Map land with the following use designations to portray the future development patterns of St. Lucie County. Policy 1.1.1.1 - 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. Future Land Use Designation Cae Residential Density Max Height' Buildings) Max Lo Coverage �(By� y (For Buildings) AG-5 A riculture-5 1 du/5 acres Q.2 du/1 acre) - - AG-2.5 A riculture-2.5 1 du/2.5 acres Q.4 du/1 acre) - - RE Residential Estate 1 du/a acre - - RS Residential Suburban 2 du/1 acre - - RU Residential Urban 5 du/1 acre - - RM Residential Medium 9 du/ 1 acre - - RH Residential High 15 du/ 1 acre - - R/C Residential/Conservation 1 du/5 acres Q.2 du/1 acre) - - Cpub Conservation -Public 0 du' 20 ft 5-10% COM Commercial 0 du15 60 ft3 40-50% IND Industrial 0 du' 80 ft 40-50% P/F Public Facilities 0 dul 80 ft 40-50% T/U Transportation/Utilities 0 du' 40 ft6 40-50% MXD Mixed Use Development 0.2-15 du/acre2.5 80 ft 40-50% H Historic 0 du' 40 ft 40-50% SD Special District 0.2-15 du/acre 80 ft 40-50% TVC Towns, Villages, & Countryside Variable pursuant to special areas plan. See TVC Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies. 1-9 du/acre - - Notes: 1 Residential uses permitted under specific conditions only. Refer to Zoning/Land Development Code for special restrictions in individual zoning districts. —'in 2 Maximum Densities subject to compliance with intensity with intensity plans for each mixed use area, as set Forth Policy 1.1.87.4 3 For motel or hotel uses, the building spacing formula as identified in the Land Development Code shall be used to establish maximum building height, unless otherwise stipulated in the Hutchinson Island Building Height Overlay Zone section of the Land Development Code, or unless otherwise restricted by Code or Ordinance of the County. 4 Unless otherwise stipulated in the Hutchinson Island Height verlay Zone section in the Land Development Code 5 Motels/hotels shall be allowed up to 36 units/acre. 6 The height of the Treasure Coast Airoort shall be reaulated by the Ai ort Zone Heicht Limitations established in Section 4.90.03, o the La ogment Code. as reviewed and appro fgd by the Fedmi Aviation Administration St. Lucie County 1-1 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Policy 1.1.1.2 - The County's land use categories shall be described as follows: A. Agricultural-5 (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 and nonresidential development under the following criteria: • All residential and nonresidential development must be in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Code; • All residential development proposals in excess of forty-five (45) units must be approved through the Planned Development (PD) process as provided for in the Land Development Code; • Any activity other than crop or food product related production, including combinations of properties/uses, in excess of 200 acres should identify appropriate mechanisms for funding the operation and maintenance of necessary infrastructure. Any utility infrastructure shall be consistent with the Infrastructure Element. • Residential densities are set at a maximum of 0.20 units per gross acre (one unit per 5 gross acres). B. Agricultural-2.5 (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 and nonresidential development under the following criteria: • All residential and nonresidential development must be in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Code; • All residential development proposals in excess of forty-five (45) units must be approved through the Planned Development (PD) process as provided for in the Land Development Code; • Any activity other than crop or food product related production, including combinations of properties/uses, in excess of 200 acres should identify appropriate mechanisms for funding the operation and maintenance of necessary infrastructure. Any utility infrastructure shall be consistent with the Infrastructure Element. • Residential densities are set at a maximum of 0.40 units per gross acre (one unit per 2.5 gross acres). C. Residential Estate (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. St. Lucie County 1-2 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs The RE designation is intended for large lot, single-family detached residential dwellings, at a density of one unit per gross acre. These areas are not required to be served with central utilities, however when at all practical, service connections should be provided. The RE designation is acknowledged as potentially suitable for limited residential and nonresidential development under the following criteria: All residential and nonresidential development must be in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Code; All residential development proposals in excess of eight units must be approved through the Planned Development (PD) process as provided for in the Land Development Code; Residential densities are set at a maximum of one (1) unit per one gross acre. D. Residential Suburban (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. The RS designation is intended for large lot, single-family detached residential dwellings, at a density of one (1) to two (2) 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. Limited nonresidential uses may be appropriate, in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Code. E. Residential Urban (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 five 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 multifamily zoning designations or through the planned unit development process. Limited nonresidential uses may be appropriate, in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Code. F. Residential Medium (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 n 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. Limited nonresidential uses may be appropriate, in accordance with applicable standards St. Lucie County 1-3 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Code. 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, multifamily, or PD zoning. G. Residential High (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. Limited nonresidential uses may be appropriate, in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Code. H. Mixed Use Development (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 Treasure Coast SSG e-Gewtjc 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. 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 (PUD, PNRD & PMUD), 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 Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD), as described in the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. Those properties with compatible existing zoning designations are encouraged to develop under the PUD, PNRD or PMUD regulations. Residential development shall be regulated by the intensity district in which it is to take place. In no case should gross residential density exceed 15 du/ac. All uses shall be compatible with inter-^^' ^^'- P)dernal adjacent land uses I. Special District (SD) The intent of the Special District (SD) designation is to identify those areas where specific uses or combinations of uses are anticipated. These SD designated areas 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. Residential densities within an area designated as a Special District are limited to what the current land use designation authorizes. Any increase over the present designation St. Lucie County 1-4 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs may be considered only through the Plan Amendment process. J. Commercial (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. 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 from a map amendment. The Commercial (COM) designation is intended to accommodate all commercial zoning districts as identified under St. Lucie County's Land Development Code. Office and general retail uses are considered the principal uses within the COM designated areas. K. Industrial (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. 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. Limited nonresidential uses may be appropriate, in accordance with applicable standards and restrictions as set forth in the Land Development Code. L. Public Facilities (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. M. Transportation/Utilities (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. The Transportation/Utilities (T/U) land use designation has been applied principally to four areas: 1) Treasure Coast St. I-ucity International Airport; 2) The St. Lucie County Landfill; 3) The St. Lucie Power Plant site located on South Hutchinson Island; and, 4) The Florida Power and Light -Midway switching station along West Midway Road. N. Historic (H) The Historic (H) land use designation is applied to properties of historic significance as St. Lucie County 1-5 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs identified by the national historic register, the Gr-State of Florida or local designation. O. Conservation The Conservation land use designation has been divided into two future land use categories: Residential/Conservation (R/C) 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. Residential/Conservation (RIC): 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. Areas designated Residential/Conservation carry a development potential of 0.20 dwelling units per gross acre (one dwelling unit per five gross acres). Areas within the R/C 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 R/C should, as a requirement for building permit approval, demonstrate compliance with all applicable environmental protection regulations as set forth in the Land Development Code for St. Lucie County. Any residential development proposal in excess of ten (10) acres, or involving more than eight M units, should be reviewed under the Planned Development regulations as set forth in the Land Development Code for St. Lucie County. 2. 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. P. Towns Villages and Countryside (TVC). Areas designated TVC must follow the policies of the TVC Element in this Comprehensive Plan and the TVC Overlay Zone requirements in the Land Development Code. The purpose of the TVC land use designation is to accommodate future growth within the Special Area Plan for North St. Lucie County in the existing, undeveloped rural areas with a planning strategy that will ensure a settlement pattern that is sustainable, predictable, protects and enhances the rural environment and improves the citizens' quality of life. The TVC requires a sustainable settlement pattern characterized by a mix of uses, building types and income levels within a compact pedestrian friendly environment that accommodates multiple modes of transportation and preserves open space. This land use category is appropriate for areas that have been analyzed in a Special Area Plan, created with a high degree of citizen participation. St. Lucie County 1-6 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Policy 1 1 1 3 — The Future Land Use Map establishes the proposed long-range distribution and general use of property within the county. The following table shall be used to determine consistency of future land use designations and zoning districts to identify compatible zoning districts. Any zoning district that is not consistent with the Future Land Use designation according to the Consistency Matrix, shall not be applied for, Permitted, or approved: without a corresponding proposed future land use map amendment request. FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES Zonin Districts AG-5 2 RS RU RM RH R/C CDub COM IND P/F MXD SD H T/U TVC — AG-5 X x X X X x X Aaricuhurn-5 AG-2.5 x X X X X Agriculture-2.5 AG-1 X X x X X Agricultural - 1 RC Residentiag X X X X X X X X Conservation AR-1 Agncultural, x X x X x Residential-1 RE-1 Residential X X X X X Estate -1 RE-2 Residential X X X X �= Estate - 2 RS-2 Residerrug X X X X = Single -Family - 2 RS-3 Residential, x X x x Sin le-Famil - 3 RS-4 Residential. x X X x Single —Family - 4 RM-5 Residential. Multi- X %� X X Famil - 5 RMH-5 Residential. X X X X Mobile home - 5 RM-7 Residemtial. Multi- X X X Family - 7 RM-9 Residential. Muhi- X X X Family - 9 RM-11 Residential, Muhi- X = Famil - 11 RM-15 Residential, Multi- X X Fami - 15 CN Commercial, x x x x X x X X x x Neighborhood CO Commercial. X x X X X x X X X X Office CG Commercial, X X X X General CR Commercial. X x Resort /L x x X Industrial L' M — St. Lucie County 1-7 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs IH X X X Industrial — — — IX Industrial X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X X Extraction — — V X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Utilities — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — I X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Institutional — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — RF Religious X X X X X X X X X X X X Facilities PCs Planned Country X Subdivision PUD Planned Unit X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X Develo ment — PNRD Planned Non- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Residential — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Develo ment PMUD Planned Mixed X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X X X Use Develoofnent — — — PRW Planned X X Retai4Work lace PTV Planned Town or X X Villa e H/RD Hutchinson Island X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — Residential District RVP Recreational X X Vehicle Park CPUB Conservation X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — X — Public Policv 1.1.1.4 — Notwithstandina the densitv limitations set forth in Policies 1.1.1.1 and 1.1.1.2 land upon which a lawfully established residential dwelling unit exists (single family residence or mobile home) shall be entitled to a density of one dwelling unit per each recognized lawfully established unit. Such lawfully -established dwelling unit(s) shall not be considered as nonconforming as to the density provisions of Policies 1.1.1.1 and 1.1.1.2 and the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. Policv 1.1.1.5 — St. Lucie Countv shall review land use desianations. zonina districts and consider the creation of appropriate standards for the permitting of accessory dwelling units in single-family residential or agricultural zoning districts, while maintaining the single-family character of the primary single-family dwelling unit and the neighborhood. An "accessory dwelling unit' shall mean an ancillary or secondary living unit, that has a separate kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, existing either within the same structure, or on the same lot, as the primary dwelling unit. Obiective 1.1.2: Growth Manaqement. St. Lucie Countv shall manaae how and where arowth occurs by using sustainable development and balanced planning practices. The County shall manage the land use patterns designated on the Future Land Use Map comprehensively, consistently, and effectively to enhance the quality of life for its citizens, promote economic vitalitv, and accommodate proiected population Growth and development in an environmentally acceptable manner. Policy 1.1.2.1 — The adopted Future Land Use Map Series and any amendments shall St. Lucie County 1-8 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs promote responsible growth management practices. When considering any amendment to the Future Land Use Maps of the County's Comprehensive Plan, the County Commission shall make the following findings, supported by the other elements of this Plan, prior to taking any approval actions granting an individual amendment to the Future Land Use Maps: 1. That the property under land use amendment application is adjunct to, or within no more than one -quarter mile of the same or greater type of land use classification. 2. That the property under land use amendment consideration lies within the Five Year Capital Improvement Program of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan for St. Lucie County (or can be reasonably accommodated with an amendment to the Master Plan) or otherwise meets the requirements of Policy 1.1.5.4 [formerly Policy 1.1.5.31. Policv 1.1.2.2 — In accordance with Florida Statutes. proposed future land use ma amendments to the County's Comprehensive Plan, shall be based upon the following analyses: 1. An analysis of anticipated growth: 2. An analysis of the availability of facilities and services; 3. An analysis of the suitability of the plan amendment for its proposed use considering the character of the undeveloped land, soils, topography, natural resources, and historic resources on site; 4. An analysis of compatibility of adjacent land uses; and 5. An analysis of the need for job creation, capital improvement, and economic development that will strengthen and diversify the community's economy: and 6. A consultation with the Florida Department of Transportation when it is determined that a proposed amendment has the potential to affect facilities on the Strategic Intermodal System. Objective 1.1.32: Agricultural Sustainability. Provide in the Land Development Code 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 and allows new development in accordance with the Towns, Villages and Countryside Goals, Objectives and Policies for settlement outside of the urban service boundary within the Special Area Plan for North St. Lucie County. Policy 1.1.3..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 1.1.1.1, to maintain a distinct and sustainable urban — rural interface. Policy 1.1.32.2 - 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 forty-five (45) lots, parcels or tracts, shall be approved only through the planned development process consistent with the other Goals, Objectives and Polices of this Plan. If two 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 St. Lucie County 1-9 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs 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. Policy 1.1.32.3 — For any planned development project within the AG-5 and AG-2.5 future land use categories, the PUD may encompass one or more non-contiguous properties. All of the properties that are included within the PUD shall be considered together for the purpose of calculating the maximum allowable density and shall be governed by a single authorizing resolution. Any planned development project developed within the AG-5 and AG-2.5 future land use categories in excess of 400 units shall be required to employ proven innovative planning techniques to reduce the cost of providing public services to the proposed development. Such techniques may include, but are not limited to, providing for a mix of uses consistent with the scope and scale of the development and paying appropriate impact fees or assessments to offset the cost of providing public services. Policy 1.1.32.4 - 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 overtime portions of the agricultural land use categories will be converted to urban uses as services are provided- however, However, the physical extension of County provided central sewer and water services shall only occur consistent with the other provisions of this Plan. Policy 1.1.32.6 - The County shall maintain ORGl de OR its Land '- evelOpMeRt Gode 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. ems# pFev+siee The site assessment process for a conversion shall require as a condition to such conversion that the Board of County Commissioners affirmatively find that the proposed non-agricultural use: a. is compatible with adjacent land uses; b. maintains the viability of continued agricultural uses on adjacent lands; c. contains soils suitable for urban use as defined by the St. Lucie County soil survey; d. is suitable with existing site -specific land characteristics; e. is consistent with comprehensive development plans; f. will have available the necessary infrastructure concurrent with the anticipated demands for development; g. will avoid the extension of the urban services boundary to create any enclaves, pockets, or finger areas; and, h. Could not be feasibly located on non-agricultural land. Policy 1.1.32.6 - 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, with the use of. I,RGUFe—that Agricultural Best Management Practices afe-used. Policy 1.1.32.7 - GORS06teRt with QNeGtive The County shall consider and allow for compatible agri-tourism and eco-tourism uses within the Agricultural area. The proposed use shall not negatively impact the agricultural area or natural resources of the site and the proposed facility shall utilize design standards which consider the carrying St. Lucie County 1-10 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs capacity of the environmental resources and the intensity and compatibility of the proposed use No residential or intense commercial development may occur other than that typically related to park service and security functions. Any aari-tourism or eco-tourism facility must be consistent with the provisions of the Coastal and Conservation Elements of this Plan. Objective 1.1.43: Implementing Land Development Code. Review and amend, as required, the County's Land Development Code which support the implementation of the Future Land Use Element, and the other components of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Policy 1.1.43.1 - Adopt andiGF ameRd exi The Land Development Code shall maintain that they GGRt the specific and detailed provisions necessary to implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and which at as a minimum include the following: a. Regulate the subdivision of land; b. Regulate the use of land, air, and water consistent with all elements of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, to ensure the compatibility of adjacent land uses and provide for adequate open space; c. 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 St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan; d. Regulate areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding and provide for drainage and stormwater management; e. Protect potable water wellfields and aquifer recharge areas; f. Regulate signage; g. 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; h. Ensure safe and convenient on -site traffic flow and vehicle parking needs; i. 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 St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan; j. Provide for procedures and time schedules for acceptance of amendments to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the provisions of ChaptSection 163.3187, F.S.; and k. Minimize noise and light pollution. Objective 1.1.54: Urban Sprawl. Consider changes to the future land use plan based upon smart growth, energy -efficient land use patterns and discouraging the proliferation of urban sprawl. Policy 1.1.64.1 - Consistent with other policies, encourage the location of urban land use intensities, within the defined urban service boundary and authorize density bonuses or other incentives for developments inside the urban service boundary that conform to the Settlement Principles outlined in Policy 11.1.4.2 T( VC) and provide affordable/workforce housing and/or mixed -use development. Discourage the conversion of property in the suburban areas to higher intensity urban uses except where such conversions conform to the Settlement Principles outlined in Policy 11.1.4.2. Prohibit the conversion of property in the agricultural areas to high intensity urban uses except as specifically permitted or required in the Towns, Villages and Countryside (TVC) Element or other programs St. Lucie County 1-11 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs designed to preserve agricultural lands as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy 1.1.54.2 - Require that new development be designed and planned in a manner which does not place an economic burden upon the services and facilities of St. Lucie County. Policy 1.1.54.3 - Retain an urban service area boundary 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. Policy 1.1.54.4 - Retain Towns, Villages, and Countryside (TVC) Element to develop North County areas along an urban -to -rural transect with a grid transportation network, interconnected greenway network, and low impact development standards. Policy 1.1.54.5 — St. Lucie County shall follow state Oevelep standards for brownfields by rlenemher ten, to provide for future brownfield site identification and redevelopment as urban infill projects. The reduction of environmental hazards on existing commercial and industrial sites is vital to the reuse of these areas as sources of employment, housing, recreation, and open space areas. The reuse of industrial land is an important component of sound land use policy for productive urban purposes which help prevent the premature development of agricultural areas, open space areas, and natural areas, and reduce public costs for installing new water, sewer and highway infrastructure. Policy 1.1.64.6 - Future land use map amendment applications that increase the number of potential dwelling units within the unincorporated county, at build owt upd-er +hie ole., should create a balance of land uses based upon demands of the residential population for the nonresidential needs of an area and allow the operation of real estate markets to provide adequate choices for permanent and seasonal residents and business. Policy 1.1.54.7 — St. Lucie County shall work with FDOT, the Transportation Planning Organization, and adjacent jurisdictions to review coordinated guidelines for Transit Oriented Development (TOD), multimodal systems and design standards for compact, walkable developments by Qpnemher 7l11'I Policy 1.1.54.8 - The r,,, my shall work urith the F=QQT to develop quide"Res for TraRsi4 0rlerl+ed rleweleement (TOO) by Denemher 2012. St. Lucie County shall continue to implement the greenway and trail conceptual plans, in coordination with the federal, state and the adjacent jurisdictions, to provide connectivity between land uses, provide for recreational uses, provide for alternative modes of transportation, and encourage energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction. Policy 1.1.64.9 - The County shall continue to support dense, compact development in the Jenkins Special Area Plan corridor which creates a viable road system and supporting multi -modal facilities, and to create an innovative, mixed use neighborhood that increases the internal capture of trips and to include walkable scale and bicycle facilities that increase St. Lucie County 1-12 June 2018—revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs the variety of modes of transportation used to make internal trips built with adequate open space and recreational resources, and to protect natural resources. Policy 1.1.54.10 — St. Lucie County shall develop, as needed, Land Development Code amendments to implement recommendations of ain the Green Jobs and Innovation Corridor Charrette which TaywW include green collar job creation, green energy, energy conservation, building standards, landscaping, public meeting places and guidelines to develop the Research Park so that it will encompass the most current green technology available will be eemnleted by Deeemher 2011. Policy 1.1.54.11 - Calculate gross residential density on lands that lie above the mean high water elevation and provide for the ability to transfer residential density from wetland and other sensitive or unique environmental habitats to upland areas on contiguous property or non-contiguous property. PeliGy 1.1.4.42 le e�;nstaRee Where either this rn rrvscmvc-�mc�-�. crcrrc��rnv Gemereheeen/e DlaA er the I .Re.1 Development (merle permits +he The transfer of density from a portion of a parcel of land to another peFtien Of the 6ame 9F adjaGeRt parcel of land, the density transferred away shall be documented via a restrictive covenant or similar legal instrument which shall not allow density to be reused not ee-replesed by transferring density from the same 9F adj parcel of land again. Objective 1.1.66: Urban Service Area Boundary. 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. Policy 1.1.66.1 - Urban development activities shall be restricted to that area identified as the Urban Service Area in the Future Land Use Map series or to special area plans adopted within the Towns, Villages and Countryside Element. 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. 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 in the Future Land Use Map series 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 can 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. Any modification of the Planned Urban Service Area Boundary beyond 1,500 feet will require a formal amendment through the Comprehensive Plan amendment process. Policy 1.1.66.2 - Prior to the issuance of any final development order within the Urban Service Area and special area plans adopted within the Towns, Villages and Countryside Element, the County shall consider the proximity of the proposed development activity to St. Lucie County 1-13 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs 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. MTV A Lei e e Policy 1.1.6.3 — St. Lucie County shall ensure that all development and redevelopment taking place within the unincorporated area of the County does not result in a reduction of the level -of -service requirements established and adopted by this comprehensive plan. Facilities for potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage and transportation facilities shall be in place and available to serve new development no later than the issuance of the certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. If facility improvements are needed to ensure that the adopted level -of -service standards are achieved and maintained, prior to commencement of construction, a developer is required to enter into a binding and legally enforceable commitment with the County to assure construction or improvement of the facility. [163.3180, F.SI Policy 1.1.66.4 - 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 project as identified in the Infrastructure Element, 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 Code or Utility Extension Policy Regulations. Policy 1.1.66.6 - Within the Urban Service Area and special area plans adopted within the Towns, Villages and Countryside Element, where regional water and wastewater utility service is not currently available or planned to be made available within the Five Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, 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: a) The proposed development bears the entire fiscal impact of providing its own on - site water and wastewater services; and, b) 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. c) At the election of the duty authorized water/wastewater utility in St. Lucie County in whose service territory the proposed development is located, providing on -site water and wastewater service facilities for ownership and operation of the utility St. Lucie County 1-14 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs service. Policy 1.1.66.6 - The County shall not at public expense construct any new roadways which will extend public facilities to areas not presently served within the Urban Service 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 Transportation Planning Organization as part of its area roadway network to meet area -wide transportation needs. Policy 1.1.66.7 - No non-agricultural development shall be permitted outside of the Urban Service Area that does not address all of its community infrastructure impacts, both on - site and off -site. All development outside the Urban Service Area shall pay the entire cost of its fiscal impacts on public facilities and services. Policy 1.1.66.8 - As provided for under Policy 1.1.6 5.2, construction of new residential development at densities greater than two (2) 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 1.1.66.9 - Existing development will be required to connect to central water and sewer systems when such facilities are made available in accordance with applicable Rules and Regulations and payment of utility fees. Policy 1.1.66.10 - 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 in accordance with applicable Rules and Regulations and payment of utility fees. The standards for construction of these systems shall be included as a part of the County's Land Development Code, or the Rules and Regulations of the duly authorized water/wastewater utility. Policy 1.1.66.11- Local utility services (i.e., 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 for the local utility services are to be as described in the County's Land Development Code. Policy 1.1.66.123 - Require that new development be designed and planned in a manner which does not shift the economic impact of new development to existing taxpayers, services and facilities of St. Lucie County. Economic impact shall be determined based upon the goals, objectives, and policies of this Comprehensive Plan and applicable county regulations. St. Lucie County 1-15 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Objective 1.1.76: Historic Resources. St. Lucie County shall require, through the County's Land Development Code, 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 National Register of Historic Places. Policy 1.1.76.1 - 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. Policy 1.1.76.2 - Historic resources shall be protected through designation as historic sites by the State or the County. Policy 1.1.76.3 - St. Lucie County shall maintain 'I Id'e ;•^*h*^ WS ' a^d DeVelenmen+ `ede by IieneMi. Flier 2n„ specific actions as prescribed by the Division of Historic Resources of the Florida Department of State, which are to be followed in the event historically significant facilities are discovered through or threatened by the land development process. The County shall evaluate alterations to locally designated historic structures to ensure consistency with the U.S. Department of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation." Policy 1.1.76.4 - Adaptive reuse of historic structures shall be given priority over activities that would harm or otherwise destroy the historic value of such resources. Policy 1.1.76.5 - St. Lucie County shall continue to protect historic structures by enforcing the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. Policy 1.1.76.6 - St. Lucie County shall maintain and update, as necessary an inventory and map of all archaeological and historical resources within the County. Objective 1.1.87-: Planned Developments. The County shall cGontinue to support and encourage innovative land use development patterns including planned developments through the adequate provision in the County's Land Development Code including Planned Unit Developments (PUD), Planned Non -Residential Development (PNRD) and the Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) zoning designations. Policy 1.1.87.1 — The County shall cGontinue to encourage the use of planned development techniques to conserve open space and environmentally sensitive areas, through the County's Land Development Code which shall include: a. 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; b. Minimum open space ratios of 35 percent in all planned developments and including 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; c. Provisions ensuring the long term preservation of remaining open spaces; d. A mixed use district combining residential, commercial, recreational, educational, and other income producing uses providing significant functional and physical integration among uses; St. Lucie County 1-16 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs e. Minimum standards for the provision of on -site shopping, job opportunities and internal trip capture; and, f. Specific requirements to provide efficient, centralized infrastructure (potable water and sanitary sewer). Include specific restrictions on the use of septic tanks, individual wells, and package plants in planned unit developments. g. Development consistent with the Towns, Villages and Countryside Element and the Transfer of Development Rights Program outlined under Objective 11.1.7. Policy 1.1.87.2 — The County shall a€ncourage the use of the Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) zoning designation which permits both residential and non- residential development within a single planned development. Policy 1.1.87-.3 — The County shall cSontinue to support and implement the mixed use activity areas as indicated in the fellew+Rg Sub -area Mixed Use Activity Area Plans as depicted by name in this Element. Remainder of page is left blank intentionally St. Lucie County 1-17 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Policy 1.1.87-.4 - The following use density and intensity standards defieitieRs shall be used for the purpose of this plan for the Mixed Use activity areas: 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 0.5 FAR * Industrial 0.75 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 0.75 FAR * Public Service/Utility 0.25 FAR * Industrial 0.25 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 0.5 FAR * Professional Service/Office 0.5 FAR * General Commercial 0.5 FAR * Public Service/Utility 0.25 FAR Industrial 0.5 FAR * FAR = Floor Area Ratio 4. Specific Use Areas: 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 Any zoning application not consistent with this policy must be accompanied by a corresponding Comprehensive Plan Amendment indicating the change in intensity classification. 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 services were provided for and are consistent with the Future Land Use development philosophy of St. Lucie County. 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. Industrial and Professional Service/Office uses may receive an intensity bonus of up to 100% of the FAR within specific use areas served by Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facilities operating at or above the adopted level of service (LOS) and with available water service and wastewater service. Objective 1.1.99: Residential Areas. 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 Code. Policy 1.1.98.1 - All new subdivisions, planned unit developments and site development plans shall be designed to include an efficient system of internal traffic circulation that St. Lucie County 1-18 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs does not require internal trips or trips of short duration to be forced onto the major roadway network. Connections to new and existing subdivisions shall be encouraged. Policy 1.1.99.2 All new subdivisions shall be designed so that all individual lots have direct access to the internal street system, and that any lot or property along the periphery of the development is to be buffered from any major roadway and incompatible land uses. Policy 1.1.99.3 - Continue to implement the county -wide right-of-way protection regulation and Right -of -Way Dedication Ordinance. Policy 1.1.99.4 - Limited development of commercial/non-residential uses, that are not located within a special area plan adopted within the Towns, Villages and Countryside Element, 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: a) Intent of the commercial use is to provide easily accessible, convenience -type uses to immediately surrounding residents; b) Conversion of the petitioned property would not promote any strip commercial use of land; c) Use is compatible with surrounding land uses and is provided with adequate screening and buffering of any adjacent residential property; d) The property for which the commercial designation is sought does not exceed 10 acres. Objective 1.1.10: Commercial Areas. St. Lucie County shall provide for the establishment of commercial zoning districts where various types of commercial retail, including commercial uses for retail trade, office and service activities and general commercial uses for highway - oriented sales and services; light industrial service uses; and hotel uses may be permitted at intensities which are consistent and compatible with the surrounding community and the natural environment. Policy 1.1.10.1 gig - The implementation of the County's Land Development Code for as the Commercial General (CG) zoning district shall include „ndeF the Ge, nty'6 Land De.� loppAeRt Cede: a) New Commercial General (CG) property shall sheald have available to it at the time of any zoning change central water services, or have an executed service agreement for the provision of central water services necessary for both domestic and fire protection purposes. b) New Commercial General (CG) property shall sho, dd not be located within 300 feet of any Aquatic Preserve or other specially designated aquatic habitat or a Category I Wetland as described in the Conservation Element of this Plan. c) New Commercial General (CG) areas shall she, ld have immediate access to the regional transportation network. d) New Commercial General (CG) property shall she,ild have a minimum lot size of one M acre, unless the property is being added to another existing commercially (general) zoned property. Policy 1.1.10.2 .��6 - 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 St. Lucie County 1-19 June 2018 revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Development Code. Policy 1.1.10.3 7 — Eliminate future scattered and highway strip commercial development (linear pattern of commercial retail uses along road corridors) by providing for the consolidation of access points, installation of landscaping, incorporation of pedestrian access, adherence to the community architectural standards and encouraging the development of commercial centers or nodes consistent with the Future Land Use Map. The County may require a market study to validate land use requests for additional highway strip commercial development. Policy 1.1.10.4 1.1.8.8 - Restrict strip commercial development to those traffic corridors where such development patterns now exist. The depth of these commercial areas should average 600 feet, with the exceptions to be found at points of arterial intersection. Policy 1.1.10.5 .9 - Interchange development activities should not include commercial activities that are designed to service a small geographic market area. Local service activities should be located near or within the neighborhoods they serve where a mix of uses is appropriate and where pedestrian and bicycle traffic can be encouraged and promoted. Policy 1.1.10.E I I R 10 - 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. Objective 1.1.110: Natural Resources. Through enforcement of the County's Land Development Code, the County shall 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.. "...preserved in viable condition with intact ground cover, understory and canopy." Policy 1.1.110.1 - St. Lucie County shall protection and preserveatoe of both wetland and upland habitat _ �a Development merle shall upon, -hut not limited to by evaluating the following for Land Use and Zoning amendments and development proposals: a) Size of the property on which the development activity is to take place; b) The type quality and sensitivity of the native habitat including nesting and foraging locations found on site; c) Methodologies to be employed in protecting and preserving native habitat; d) The presence or occurrence of endangered or threatened species on site and methodologies to be employed to ensure their continuing presence on site or mitigation; e) The amount of similar habitat in a state of functional preserve within the same area; and, f) Requirements that 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. St. Lucie County 1-20 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Policy 1.1.119.2 - In conjunction with the implementation of Policy 1.1.119.1, the County shall -,-by DZ--a ber 2042�-Gan6ideF allowing fees in lieu of on -site preservation for the purpose of habitat acquisition/preservation. The Land Development Code criteria and standards drafted for the protection and preservation of both wetland and upland habitat shall specify criteria when fees in lieu of on -site preservation shall be allowed. The criteria shall consider limitations of size, quality and connectivity of the proposed on -site preservation and shall provide for off -site habitat acquisition/preservation of higher quality, larger, connected sites. Policy 1.1.119.3 - 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 1.1.119.4 - Enforce Land Development Code 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 1.1.119.5 - Enforce the Land Development Code 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. Policy 1.1.119.67- - Enforce the Land Development Code to protect the St. Lucie River, Five Mile Creek, and the Ten Mile Creek and the Indian River Lagoon. The Land Development Code shall define these water bodies geographically. Policy 1.1.119.78 - The County shall require immediate (within five 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. Policy 1.1.119.89 - Enforce the County's Land Development Code which require the developer of any site to be responsible for the on -site management of runoff in a manner St. Lucie County 1-21 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs so that post -development runoff rates, volumes, and pollutant loads do not exceed pre - development conditions. Policy 1.1.119.948—The County shall cSontinue 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 1.1.119.104 - Enforce the County's Land Development Code 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 1.1.119.112 - Enforce the County's Land Development Code which requires that a reclamation/restoration plan be submitted as part of the required application for an extractive use permit. Policy 1.1.119.123 - Enforce the County's Land Development Code, 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 1.1.110.134 -Amend- the I and Development r'`ed-e- within one year 4 The County shall 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. Policy 1.1.119.146 - The County shall work with other agencies to consider the financial feasibility of a plan to promote (through acquisition) or protect (through incentives), the establishment of designated wildlife corridors connecting habitat in order to allow the survival of far ranging species and prevent the isolation of natural communities by 2014. This plan is to be developed in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management District, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the US Army Corps of Engineers and affected landowners. Policy 1.1.11.15 — The County shall continue to support local environmental restoration, mitigation and adaptive management initiatives, including those related to Everglades restoration, including the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon: and coordinate with other state, regional and national strategic planning efforts to improve the resiliency of natural lands and systems to climate variability and hurricane intensification. Objective 1.1.120: Coastal Resources. St. 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. Policy 1.1.120.1 - n, +r;At ao rrihPd ;n the L and Development retie. All proposed developments 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 St. Lucie County 1-22 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs attributed to them. All proposed developments shall comply with the Florida Building Code, floodplain management standards set forth by FEMA, applicable regulations regarding construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line and shall consider strategies to reduce potential vulnerability and provide for recovery actions which increase the resiliency of the County. Policy 1.1.120.2 - The County shall continue to enforce the provisions of the Hutchinson Island Residential District. ReGG9 iae *mot lin accordance with the regulations of the Hutchinson Island Residential District, as described in the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, 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. The foregoing Policy shall not apply to the Commercial Resort (CR) zoning district. Policy 1.1.120.3 - Future land development activities within the identified Coastal High Hazard Area shall be consistent with evacuation plans and the Coastal Management Element of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Policy 1.1.120.4 - The County shall explore regulatory incentives and criteria that encourage the preservation of viable water -dependent support facilities, such as public lodging establishments and boat hauling and repairing and commercial fishing facilities, and in maintaining the availability of public access to the navigable waters of the state by 244-3, in accordance with Section 342.07, F.S. Policy 1.1.12.5 - The County shall continue to pursue additional public access points to oceanic estuarine, and riverine coastal resources. Objective 1.1.134: Economic Sustainability. To enhance the quality of life of St. Lucie County and promote a sound and resilient local economy, St. Lucie County shall continue to work with the interested groups and agencies to increase and broaden the County's economic base while expanding existing business and industrial opportunities. Policy 1.1.134.1 - St. Lucie County shall actively assist to the maximum extent practical in the recruitment of clean high growth industrial activities and maintain an expedited permitting process for bona fide economic development projects, especially those within the Targeted Industry List, and for development projects located within the Foreign Trade Zone. Policy 1.1.134.2 - In addition to any other general standard for change in zoning as may be described in the County's Land Development Code, the following specific standards shall be aced m^*^ the ' and DeVel^^^,^^t Code utilized for determining the suitability of new property(s) for designation as Heavy Industrial (IH) under the County's Land Development Code: 1. Heavy Industrial property should have available to it central water services necessary for both domestic and fire protection purposes. 2. New Heavy Industrial property shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any Aquatic Preserve, other specially designated aquatic habitat or a Category I Wetlands as described in the Conservation Element of this Plan. 3. New Heavy Industrial property should not be located within the 100 year flood plain. 4. Heavy 'RdustFial pFepeFty r0hould- h-ave available to it heavy Fail sePVOGes fGF St. Lucie County 1-23 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs 5. Heavy Industrial property should have immediate access to the regional transportation network without the need to travel through residential areas. 6. . 7. New Heavy Industrial property should not be located within any cone of influence, as identified under the County's wellfield protection program. 8. Heavy Industrial development shall not contribute to the degradation of surficial water quality. Policy 1.1.134.3 - In addition to any other general standard for change in zoning as may be described in the County's Land Development Code, the following specific standards shall be utilized for determining the suitability of new property(s) for designation as Light Industrial (IL) under the County's Land Development Code: 1. Light Industrial property should have available to it central water services necessary for both domestic and fire protection purposes. 2. 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 the Conservation Element of this Plan. 3. New Light Industrial areas should have immediate access to the regional transportation network. 4. New Light Ind 6trial pmpeFty Choi ld have n minimum lot size of ono aGFe 5. Light Industrial development shall not contribute to the degradation of surficial water quality. Policy 1.1.13.4 — The County shall maintain procedures and incentive tools to encourage business development and assist economic development in St. Lucie County, especially for business within the Targeted Industry List. This goal shall be further implemented by developing innovative land use codes to provide an enhanced the quality of life for St. Lucie County and promote a sound, diverse and resilient local economy. Policy 1.1.13.5 — The County shall support the expansion of agricultural activities, and maintain a sufficient agricultural land base to increase the sustainability, expansion, and diversification of agricultural activities. The County supports local food production, in order to meet the multiple goals of reduced emissions and energy consumption, while increasing the resiliency and long term food security of the community. The development of specialty foods, farmer's market products, and food processing industries to increase and diversify the agricultural economic base shall be encouraged. Policy 1.1.13.6 — The County shall support the expansion and recruitment of specialized and/or export -oriented manufacturing industries which provide higher wage employment opportunities and encourage the development of 'secondary' product sector industry and employment. Policy 1.1.13.7 — To position St. Lucie County as a competitive regional industrial environment, the County supports the development of transportation improvements, including a roadway connection of Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike to the Treasure Coast International Airport, to facilitate land, sea and air distribution opportunities. Objective 1.1.142: Level of Service. Pursuant to the Land Development Code, all development orders and permits for future development and redevelopment activities shall be St. Lucie County 1-24 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs 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 or will be available concurrent with the impacts of the development. Policy 1.1.142.1 - Restrin4 higher densities -and- intensities of development to WrF»n The County shall maintain the level of service (LOS) standards for the following public facility types as required by Section 163.3180, F.S.: sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, and potable water. Additionally, the County shall maintain LOS for roads, and parks and recreation. The LOS standards are established in Capital Improvements Element for drainage, roadways, potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, park recreation and schools. Policy 1.1.142.2 - The County shall restrict higher densities and intensities of development to urban service areas, where public facilities are available. The County shall tTime the development of residential, commercial, and industrial land concurrently with provision of supporting community facilities, such as streets, utilities, police and fire protection service, emergency medical service, and public schools. Policy 1.1.142.3 - Permit only those proposed locations of public facilities which: a) maximize the efficiency of services provided; b) minimize their cost; and c) minimize their impacts on the natural environment. County shall incorporate the best available data and science into its policy and planning decisions for public facilities, recognizing resiliency and the need to withstand increased storm surge and flooding in evaluating public infrastructure decisions. Policy 1.1.142.4 - Require that all development in areas not provided or not to be provided with central water and sewer services be governed by the provisions of Chapter 64E-6, FAC., and the County's Land Development Code which regulate the installation of individual sewage disposal facilities. Policy 1.1.142.5 - Prior to the issuance of any final development order within the Urban Service Area and special area plans adopted within the Towns, Villages and Countryside Element, 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 (unless such services will be provided on -site as set forth in Policy 1.1.6.5) shall be discouraged until other lands that are more proximate to the existing services have been developed. Objective 1.1.153: Intergtovemmental Coordination. The County shall continue to improve coordination with affected and appropriate governments and agencies to include their input into the development process and to mitigate potential adverse impacts of future development and redevelopment activities. Policy 1.1.163.1 - Coordinate requests for development orders or permits, as appropriate, with the City of Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village, adjacent counties, special districts, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the South Florida Water Management District and state and federal agencies. St. Lucie County 1-25 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Policy 1.1.153.2 - By January 31 each year, the County shall encourage the municipalities within St. Lucie County, to develop and provide the County a Future Annexation Plan. The County shall encourage the annexation of any isolated enclave area prior to the issuance of any County building authorizations within the enclave. The County shall coordinate the review of all development proposals within the identified area of future annexation with the appropriate municipal body. Policy 1.1.163.3 - St. Lucie County shall coordinate with municipalities, neighboring counties, regional, state, and federal government agencies, universities, not -for -profit organizations, nongovernmental organizations and private organizations to coordinate in updating and analyzing data regarding vulnerability and storm impacts, and to exchange data and develop coordinated strategies to address energy conservation and mitigation and adaptation strategies. Policy 1.1.163.4 - \AIlthln the ZAtified are of fu #wro annovn4inn with the nnnrnnri.e4n mUmininal hnrly. St. Lucie County shall continue to collaborate with and participate in updating local comprehensive plans, regional strategic plans, disaster mitigation plans, water management plans, and transportation plans to advance strategies, programs, and other sustainable initiatives throughout the County and region, that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, enhance evacuation routes, and protect and adapt the built and natural environments. Policy 1.1.153.5 — The County shall dsevelop and maintain Interlocal Agreements to jointly plan to address inter -jurisdictional impacts including fees to mitigate impacts on the entire transportation system. Policy 1.1.15.6 — St. Lucie County shall continue to support public education and outreach programs addressing issues including but not limited to: energy efficiency, water conservation, solid waste reduction and recycling, native landscaping, air quality, greenhouse gas reduction, and adaptation and response planning. Objective 1.1.164: Nonconformities. 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 1.1.164.1 - St. Lucie County shall continue to 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 Land Development Code. Policy 1.1.164.2 - St. Lucie County shall continue to 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. Policy 1.1.16.3 — The County shall work to eliminate or reduce the frequency of uses which are inconsistent with the applicable provisions of the land development regulations, St. Lucie County 1-26 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs zoning districts, Future Land Use designation categories and the Future Land Use Map. Objective 1.1.176: Airport. The County shall maintain the Airport Overlay Zzone in the Land Development Code to continue to provide for the location of only compatible uses of land within the vicinity of the Treasure Coast St. L-Gie GGeufAy International Airport. Policy 1.1.176.1 — The County shall enforce the Land Development Code which identifies those properties likely to be impacted from development activities at the Treasure Coast St--6dse-Geufi#y International Airport and specifies what special measures or activity restrictions will be necessary in the development of these properties to minimize any adverse impacts. Policy 1.1.176.2 - The County shall enforce 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. Policy 1.1.176.3 - The County shall vVerify and relocate as necessary the 65 DNL line within the Airport Master Plan. Policy 1.1.176.4 - St. Lucie County shall ensure the compatibility of land uses within the 65 DNL line as identified in the Airport Master Plan. Policy 1.1.176.5 - The Airport Overlay Zone shall prohibit incompatible uses such as homes, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and libraries according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Land Use Compatibility and Airports, a Guide for Efficient Land Use Planning and those uses that create electrical interference with navigational signals or radio communication between aircraft and the airport; result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport; impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport; operate or install lights which are misleading or dangerous to aircraft operation; create bird strike hazards, or otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff, or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the airport. Policy 1.1.176.6 - In accord with the Part 150 Study, the County shall facilitate noise abatement and mitigation projects such as the purchase, relocation, or soundproofing of homes, and noise abatement measures, and other noise mitigation measures. Policy 1.1.176.7- The County shall update the Land Development Code, as necessary, tieR of this element to provide for maintenance of up-to-date runway protection information. St. Lucie County 1-27 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Objective 1.1.187-: Educational Facilities. Coordinate with the St. Lucie County School Board, charter schools, private schools and other educational institutions to locate future educational facilities in a manner which provides for their needs without undue negative impact on the proposed school, surrounding land uses, or public facilities. Policy 1.1.187.1 - Future schools shall be allowable uses in all Future Land Use categories within the Urban Service Area except: Industrial (IND), Conservation - Public (Cpub), Residential/Conservation (R/C), Historic (H) and any Special District (SD) which is defined to exclude educational facilities. Policy 1.1.187-.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 (P/F) Land Use at the earliest opportunity. Policy 1.1.187-.3 - Schools shall not be located outside the Urban Service Area described in Policy 1.1.65.1 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. This 004GY-Shall Policy 1.1.18-7.4 - Proposed school sites shall meet the following general criteria: a. The location of schools proximate to urban residential development and contiguous to existing school sites, and which provide potential focal points for community activities, including opportunities for shared use and co -location with other community facilities b. The location of elementary schools proximate to and, within walking distance of the residential neighborhoods served; c. Elementary schools should be located on local or collector streets; d. Middle and high schools should be located near arterial streets; e. Compatibility of the school site with present and future land uses of adjacent property considering the safety of students or the effective provision of education; f. Whether existing schools can be expanded or renovated to support community redevelopment and revitalization, efficient use of existing infrastructure, and the discouragement of urban sprawl; g. Site acquisition and development costs including the long term costs associated with the provision of School District and County services; h. Safe access to and from the school site by pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles; i. Existing or planned availability of adequate public facilities and services to support the School; j. Environmental constraints that would either preclude or render infeasible the development or significant expansion of a public school on the site; k. Adverse impacts on archaeological or historic sites listed in the National Register St. Lucie County 1-28 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs of Historic Places or designated by the County as a locally significant historic or archaeological resource or listed on the Florida Master Site File or archaeological sites located within an archaeological designated zone; I. The proposed location is consistent with the comprehensive plan, storm water management plans, or watershed management plans; m. The proposed location is not within a velocity flood zone or floodway, as delineated on pertinent maps identified or referenced in the comprehensive plan or land development regulations; n. The proposed site can accommodate the required parking, circulation and queuing of vehicles; and o. The proposed location lies outside the area regulated by Section 333.03, F.S., regarding the construction of public educational facilities in the vicinity of an airport. Policy 1.1.17.5 — The development and siting of charter schools shall be consistent with and follow the provisions As preuided 44 Section 1002.33, , Florida Statutes, Policy 1.1.187.6 - When considering the acquisition and establishment of public facilities such as active parks, libraries, and community centers, the Ceounty shall, to the greatest extent possible, select a location which allows for the current or future co -location with a public school. Policy 1.1.187.7 - When selecting land for preservation, or passive parks and uses, the Csounty shall consider the possibility of co -location with a school. Policy 1.1.187.8 - The County shall coordinate with the St. Lucie School Board to ensure no schools are constructed within School Zones designated on the Treasure Coast t=Usie-Ceaety International Airport School Construction Zone Map. St. Lucie County 1-29 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs St. Lucie County 1-30 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Goal 1.2: 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, promote the use of alternate modes of transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Objective 1.2.1: Transportation. The County shall cGontinue to explore planning concepts which provide for fewer and/or shorter automobile trips to address the future needs for movement of people and goods, and which considers social, economic, energy and environmental effects including greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation system. Policy 1.2.1.1 - Explore development patterns which allow for employment and shopping opportunities in close proximity to residential uses. The restructurinq of the physical form of commercial retail uses from a linear to a nodal pattern shall be encouraged to foster more compact, clustered pedestrian and transit -oriented, mixed -use development options. Policy 1.2.1.2 - Provide for transit stop locations within appropriate developments and explore requiring developments on or near the transit system to contribute fee -in -lieu of for build out of the system by 241-2 2020. The County shall promote increased transit usage and the provision of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Policy 1.2.1.3 - Support efforts to provide fixed route transit throughout the County, including light rail service. Policy 1.2.1.4 - Explore the financial feasibility for inclusion in the St. Lucie County budget of adopting streetscape and develop design standards to promote pedestrian activity in development and redevelopment by December 2443 2020. Policy 1.2.1.5 - The County shall consider inclusion in the St. Lucie County budget yea4y financially feasible improvements and coordinate with the St. Lucie TPO and FDOT to implement the recommendations of the 2008 SLC Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways & Trails Study Policy 1.2.1.6 —Complete The County shall evaluate the recommendations from the study on innovative transportation funding practices that discourage sprawl such as a mobility fee that charges all new developments with costs varying on location and vehicles miles traveled (VMT) per the Transportation Element by PeGe beF 2911 Remainder of page is left blank intentionally St. Lucie County 1-31 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Goal 1.3: Recognize and plan for unique areas within the unincorporated county. Objective 1.3.1: Identify areas which have common internal characteristics and require planning as contiguous areas. The Indrio Road corridor, Treasure Coast Education, Research Development Authority (TCERDA), western lands and other areas designated by the Board of County Commissioners are examples. Policy 1.3.1.1 - Define the boundaries of appropriate planning areas. Policy 1.3.1.2 - Prioritize the identified planning areas for order of consideration. Policy 1.3.1.3 - 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. Goal 1.4: Ensure through the Comprehensive Plan the development of energy efficient land use patterns and policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through innovative sustainable land planning tools which discourage urban sprawl, protect native habitat, reduce automobile use, and maintain open space. Objective 1.4.1: Create a sustainable plan for the County's western lands that will preserve and conserve a functioning network of agriculture, open space, and natural areas while providing economically viable options for agricultural landowners, now and in the future based upon the Western Lands Study Policy 1.4.1.1 - Explore techniques for preservation of agricultural and rural lands including additional action steps in the Committee fora Sustainable Treasure Coast —Final Report. Policy 1.4.1.2 - Consider innovative partnerships between urban areas, local and regional governmental entities, and rural landowners that take advantage of the services and benefits that rural lands can provide to urban areas and the region as a whole. Examples might include compensating rural landowners to support CERP, IRL South Plan, and research on biofuels. Policy 1.4.1.3 — Consider amending the Land Development Code to allow the transfer of development rights among other planning and development tools, to be considered for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy 1.4.1.4 - The County shall continue to support economic development activities that encourage biofuels production per the St. Lucie County Targeted Industry list. Policy 1.4.1.6 — Consider including strategies in the Land Development Code for agricultural lands to include targeting agricultural industries and activities that: • support bio-fuel production, • promote agri-tourism, eco-tourism, • promote/support local food marketing and branding, and • promote mass stormwater farming, storage and treatment. St. Lucie County 1-32 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs Objective 1.4.2: Encourage green building standards in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Policy 1.4.2.1 - In accordance with Section 255.2575, F.S. the County will continue to construct all future County buildings to meet the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system or the Florida Green Building Coalition standards. Policy 1.4.2.2 - The County shall encourage the use of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system or the Florida Green Building Coalition standards for both residential and commercial properties. By PeeeFnber 2A�Ihe County shall explore incentives for use of green building standards in new development and redevelopment. Policy 1.4.2.3 - Ensure the comprehensive plan and Land Development Code do not prevent the construction of electric substations within the County Policy 1.4.2.4 — Review The Land Development Code shall maintain and—seRFAPF appropriate standards for use of alternate, renewable sources of energy including the use of solar panels except in environmentally sensitive areas by 2012. The standards are intended to facilitate the commercial generation and distribution of solar power and the use of on -site solar energv systems to meet the energv demands of buildings and support facilities in the unincorporated County. The County shall review the Land Development Code and consider appropriate standards for the use of other renewable sources. Policy 1.4.2.5 - The County shall facilitate the creation of low interest loans through the Solar and Energy Loan Fund to residents and business owners to install energy efficiency and conservation measures as well as renewable energy technology. Policy 1.4.2.6 - The County shall continue to develop specific energy conservation goals for the rehabilitation of County buildings and facilities as improvements are designed by Objective 1.4.3: Maintain St. Lucie County Greenprint and implement specific actions as part of the Florida Green Building Council's Green Local Government certification, including: Policy 1.4.3.1 - Utilizing Florida Friendly LandscapingTM standards, Integrated Pest Management principles, and Best Management Practices or similar/greater standard for all County owned and maintained properties. Policy 1.4.3.2 - Requiring all County facilities to have recycling programs in place. Policy 1.4.3.3 - Adopting Environmentally Preferred Purchasing policies to the extent feasible. Policy 1.4.3.4 - Adopting green cleaning and green maintenance techniques such as those described by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to the extent feasible. St. Lucie County 1-33 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs The following Mixed Use Area Figures represent the mixed use activity areas described in Policy 1.1.8.3 — Sub -area Mixed Use Activity Area Plans: St. Lucie County 1-34 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element GOPs RM RU CPUB Indi Rd Indrio Rd Specific Use - COM/1ND Cr Y T/U COIN IND IND Com LUL:r `J Ii A ' PIF COM G - IND P Airport Mixed Use Activity Area Legend Specific Use - COMIIND TVC Future Land Use e: Municipal limits SU - Specific Use Area Specific Use Areas within this Mixed Use Activity area are restricted In use to the equivalent of the COM and IND Future Land Use designations as described in the Future Land Use Element unless otherwise amended through the comprehensive plan amendment process This map was compiled from information drawn from numerous Sources and is providedtot miemnce end informational purposes only. No warranties. express or emplied are provided for Me accuracy of the data herein. its use, or its intarprelahon o t.� 3000 A Feet IRS Cassens Mixed Use Activity Area Legend N Medium Intensity Municipal limits the Specific Use Area within this medium intensity Mixed Use Activity Area is restricted inuse to fffe equivalent of the IND Land Use designation as described to the Future PIF Land Use Element unless otherwise amended through the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process The IND use shall be limited to a maximum FAR of Q. 18752. Development of this site shall be approved through the Planned Non-Resrdentrat Development process, and shall include appropriate open space and buffers adjacent to residential uses and environmental conditions. Access to development shall be provided from the west via Favorite Road Tma map was mrnpilad from rmformahon drawn ham numerous sources and is provided for 4 ,00 80d reference and inlgrmattpnar (RlrpgsaS only. No warranties. express or impited, are providad for Feat the accuracy of the data l+efein. its use. or its rniwpratatiom IRS Favorite_ Rd JI IND Q�C', IRS 1 N' IND `r �C y' 0. PIF IRS P/F PIF PIF RS PIF RM Grande Beach Mixed Use Activity Area Legend SUBAREA POLICIES -Residential land uses will be limited to a maximum of 70 dwelling (multifamily) units Medium Intensity -The maximum 40%, residential threshold sat forth in Section 07.03 03.A of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code will not be applicable to N development on this site The minimum commercial square footage permitted is 16.000 square feet and the rnaximum commercial square footage permitted is 20,000 RM squarafeet. -At fifty percent (50 %) of residential build -out ('35 dwelling units). fifty percent (50%) of the commercial square footage (8,000 square feet) 0 300 000 must be constructed Feet -The commercial component of the project shall be integrated into the overall site design th"ll This map was compiled from information drawn architecture.. verticallhonzontal integration of from numerous sources and is provided tot uses., building materials, color and street orientation. reference and infofmational purposes only, No -A designated transit atop shall be provided within warranties.. express or implied. are provided for the development. me accuracy of the Bala herein, its use. or its •Nil industrial use will be permitted within the interpretation development OCELOT WAY Medium O tr^' RU MARINA DR RU BERMUDA BEACH OR Lu ¢ w RU RM 0 LL X RU z BIMINI DR RU RM Atlantic Ocean Source: St. Lucie County Planning & Development Services, 2011 Indin River County WATJ1 ace Source: St. Lucie County Planning & Development Services, 2011 - __ High Ridge Mixed Use Activity Area r SUBAREA POLICIES 1 Residential land uses shall be limited to a maximum L. egend of 450 dwelling units and a minimum of 250 dwelling t L� units z i 1 lgy, lt Intensity thma ximum aximum 40% residential bueshold setf0rth in �l j Section 07 03 03A of the St. Lucie County Land .� s `~ Development Code will not be applicable to caM { Preserve Area development on this site. i 3. The maximum non-residential square footage permitted is 200.000 square feet and the minimum is F00,000 square feet. 4. Residential dwelling units or spaces are permitted ...,.,..,.._ ...................._} y above lower level non-residential uses. c b. Designated transit stop locations shark be provided t V within the Village {MXD) Center. Ru 0 A variety of housing types are encouraged with generally higher densities located in proximity to the Village (MXD) Center � 7. Public open space shall be provided with each neagnb0rhaotl. 8. A recreational greenway, trail shall be established along the eastern property line of the subject property 1a 5oc ` i 3 8 Where physically possible, each neighborhood ,4 Ss� F-4 shall be planned so that most housing units are within walking distance of the Visage (MXD) Center 10. Any site development plan shall provide design standards that are consistent with me Non" County Charette. 11 Any site development plan proposed shall be i required to address the Lakela's MrM plan This map was compiled from information drawn species located within the site boundaries. This Hight l from numerous sources and is provided for may include, but not be limited to the dedication ` 't, reference and informational purposes only No of a preservation area onsite. relocating isolated COM i warranties, express or impliedare provided for plants into the preservation area, etc, as necessary 1 the accuracy of the data herein, its use, or its to ensure that the plant species is protected onsite. interpretation 12 A conservation easement will be required W the preserve area at the time of site plan approval RU y � a S'S Ifl� y cQM 4, t PIF Indrio Road Mixed Use Activity Area Legend i Low Intensity N Medium Intensity TVC Future Land Use ' This map was compiled from information drawn ' from numerous sources and is provded for E 7 _v w,,,m .,,,,, ._.__.W,e, ... .I """ reference and informational purposes only. No 0 warranties, express Or implied, are for 1.000 2.000 ^S+r„ �,..., provided hest the accuracy of the data herein, its use. or its Per interpretation i 72 , ? 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No Z warranties. express or implied, are provided for p 640 7.204 the accuracy of the dala herein. its use., or its Z Feet Interpretation rn 2 N v z IND IND Mec bum RU • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RH I � z n a 1 Y LOOP RD w M Medium Z �••••••••� IND see Orange Ave / 1-95 1 IND Z RM 7 .A N Mixed Use Activity Area a IND _ • • •- i. com ORANGE AVE ORANGEAVE ORANGE AVE COM RM RM com com � ' m Y IND RM ' _ uJ I Source: St. Lucie County Planning 0 l RM & Development Services, 2011 Lucie Rock Mixed Use Activity Area d Legend � N T/U Medium Intensity IRS b High Intensity SUB AREA POLICIES Future development shall be limited to the Wowing land uses and ratios.. IND (Industrial) 0 AUO 80a 60%, COM (Commerical) 10 k, and RES ....._ ....,_ (Resalential) 30% Tha height of all buildings Feet and structures shall be no more than 60 feel 1tC GThis map was compiled horn mformation drawn from numerous so noes and is provided for raferenc@ and infolmaloitat purposes only. 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IND LOW LOW ti IC AG-5 qj to AG-5 c AG-5 1= AG-5 AG-5 Source: St. Lucie County Planning & Development Services, 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 2 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. E X C E P I 1 0 N A L 5 0 L U I 1 0 N 5" TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 2.1: Provide a 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 including greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation system. Objective 2.1.1: 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. Policies 2.1.1.1 - , The County shall 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 St. 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 2.1.1.2 - IR ^AeFdoRa+ien with the St. ' dsie TPQ The County shall develop an annual report, on the level of service provided on the St. Lucie County roadway system and identify improvement needs and costs to meet the adopted levels of service (LOS). Improvement needs will be determined based on the plans and programs of the St Lucie Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) including the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) Congestion Management Process (CMP), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and ^encic+en+ With the 2Q08 TPO This report shall be made available during the summer of each annual reporting period. Policy 2.1.1.3 - In coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation F( DOT) and the St. Lucie TP% annually review the transportation network and define any areas that may identi y waffaf+t level—ef sewiGe (LOS) standards lower than the adopted level of service standards, consistent with the provisions of AdMini6tFa♦iye Gode Section 163.3177, F.S. ^s nay be ^ffw_� Policy 2.1.1.4 - and the St 6deie T-Fan6per+^+inn Planning C)Fganizatinn (Ton)pProvide comments and recommendations to the St. Lucie TPO in the development of the TIP in accordance with the TIP development cycle. of eavh oaiendacyear in enpevcatlen of thepre-sentatien of the ReccA-cj'eaF6 +en+ +• e c eFk pregFaFn by the Department of Transpertatien cccccau�c •wccc cv cocci v ncc St. Lucie County 2-1 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Policy 2.1.1.5 - Facilities currently operating at conditions below the adopted level of service standards 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 Code traffic monitoring provisions. Policy 2.1.1.6 - Utilize the St. Lucie ATMS to maintain the signal control for all roads for which St. Lucie County has operational, maintenance and jurisdictional responsibility. Policy 2.1.1.7 - The County recognizes that the PleFi a IF#Fa6tate Highway System (FIHS) and the roadway portion of the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) afe is a statewide transportation networks 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 2.1.1.8 - The Flepid + IR#a6tate Highway System (FIHS) and the Q4ro4ogin WeRnedal System ISM 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 2040 2939 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 FIGFida IR#a6tate Highway System /Cl�and Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). Objective 2.1.2 - Existing and future roadway deficiencies, based on standards established in this plan, shall be mitigated through a continuous feadway multimodal transportation improvement program when feasible. The County shall support infill development and consider multimodal transportation improvements, or reducing level of service standards, where appropriate, on constrained roadways. Policy 2.1.2.1 - Develop and implement a TranspeFI;atiea Capital Improvement Program (T-1.12} (CIP) that is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of this plan. Update this plan annually in conjunction with review of the capital improvement budget. Policy 2.1.2.2 - Review all proposed developments for consistency with the goals, objectives, and policies of this plan and require coordination of traffic eiFGWIatiea mobility plans and multimodal transportation improvements with land use, right-of-way and infrastructure plans before development approval. Traffic circulation and Mobility plans shall include the mitigation of all potential project impacts on the feadway transportation system. Policy 2.1.2.3 - Review access driveways and new roadway connections St. Lucie County 2-2 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs 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 2.1.2.4 - Maintain the operation of the roadway network for which St. Lucie County has operational, maintenance or jurisdictional responsibility at or above the adopted LOS standards. Policy 2.1.2.5 - Coordinate with the St. Lucie TPO, City of Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and the FDOT to implement the US- 1 Corridor Retrofit Project to meet future corridor capacity needs for US-1. Policy 2.1.2.6 - St. Lucie County adopts the following roadway level of service standards for application within the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, as follows: MINIMUM LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS FOR URBAN AND NON -URBAN ROADWAYS IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY Non-SIS Facilities Facility Type Peak Hour/Peak Direction Inside a Transportation Concurrency Management Area' Constrained /Backlogged Facility Non -State Roadway Local D D Maintain2 Non -State Roadway (Major City/County Road D E3 Maintain Non -State Roadway Arterial E3 E3 Maintain N/A Maintain-' g N/A Maic�tair►� Limit Controlled A G € Ma+a�air�2 Other State Roads Multi -Lane Rural/Urban Rural B N/A N/A Urban D Maintain2 Two -Lane Rural/Urban Rural C N/A N/A Urban D N/A Maintain2 thFG619h lases e*ist- St. Lucie County 2-3 June 2018 revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Facility Type Peak Hour/Peak Inside a Constrained Direction Transportation /Backlogged Concurrency Facility Management Area' 1. 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 with principles contained in in Section 163.3180, F.S. 2. Maintain means continuing operating conditions at a level such that significant degradation does not occur based on conditions existing at the time of local government 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, significant degradation means for 100th 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. 3. The County wishes to maintain a LOS D or better for all roadways but recognizes that allowing a LOS E allows development to proceed while a minimum of LOS D might cause severe constraints on private development. However, a LOS D will be utilized for these roadways when establishing transportation impact fees. SIS Facilities SIS Roadway Corridors Roadway Segment LOS Standard 1-95 Martin County Line to Gatlin Boulevard C 1-95 Gatlin Boulevard to St. Lucie Boulevard C 1-95 St. Lucie Boulevard to Midway Road C 1-95 Midway Road to SR 70/ Okeechobee Road C 1-95 SR 70/ Okeechobee Road to SR 68/ Orange Avenue D 1-95 SR 68/ Orange Avenue to SR 614/ Indrio Road D 1-95 SR 614/ Indrio Road to Indian River County Line C Florida's Turnpike Martin County Line to Becker Road C Florida's Turnpike Becker Road to Port St. Lucie Boulevard C Florida's Turnpike Port St. Lucie Boulevard to SR 70/ Okeechobee Road C Florida's Turnpike SR 70/ Okeechobee Road to Indian River County line B SR 70/ Okeechobee Road Okeechobee County Line to Carlton Road B SR 70/ Okeechobee Road Carlton Road to McCarthyRoad B SR 70/ Okeechobee Road McCarthyRoad to Florida's Turnpike B SR 70/ Okeechobee Road I Florida's Turnpike to 1-95 C St. Lucie County 2-4 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Policy 2.1.2.7 - , 4Designate as constrained facilities those roadways off the State Highway System 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 2.1.2.8 - the adopted levels, Of 6eFViGe standai: 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: a. 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; b. Enter into an enforceable development agreement that specifies that new development will provide for the upgraded facility; c. Amend the plan to lower the level of service at the next opportunity; d. 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 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; or e. Upon adoption of athe mobility fee, the County may consider the elimination or re-evaluation of the Level of Service standards. Policy 2.1.2.9 - , GIDesignate roadways or roadways segments off the State Highway System as backlogged or constrained facilities which operate below the at adopted level of service standards. If so designated by the County and the F=BQT, the County and the F^^T shall develop a program that addresses how to eliminate the backlog or constraining circumstances associated with the particular roadway or roadway segment by DeGe ber 2012 with capacity improvements other than roadway widening. Policy 2.1.2.10 - Continue utilizing tools such as Proportionate Fair Share and impact fees as further implemented in the Land DeyelepmeRt Gode LDC until new tools such as a mobility fee are available to help shift the burden for funding and constructing roadway capacity improvements away from the taxpayers towards new development. Policy 2.1.2.11 — Consider amending the adopted LOS standards to conform with current FDOT standards for state facilities. St. Lucie County 2-5 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Objective 2.1.3 - The County shall continue to address backlogged or constrained facilities consider mobility needs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through promoting increased transit usage, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and more efficient roadways. Policy 2.1.3.1 - In coordination with the St. LUGie Ton and other relevant agencies, consider modification of the County's transportation concurrency system, impact fee, structure LOS standards, Proportionate Fair Share, and adequate public facilities in the Land geyelepmeRt Gede LDC for the ability to implement a mobility fee structure that develops the County mobility plan, encourages multi - modal planning, promotes infill development, discourages sprawl, reduces the complexity of the current system, and strengthens the interlocal coordination of inter -jurisdictional impacts by rle,.o.nber ten„ Policy 2.1.3.2 - The County shall consider implementing a mobility fee that charges all new developments with costs varying on location and vehicles miles traveled (VMT) by DeGeMber 2014. Policy 2.1.3.3 - The County shall continue seek to utilize Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funds when made available to finance projects with regional impacts when developing the County's budget. The County shall consider the adoption of 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. Policy 2.1.3.4 - The County will consider inclusion in the County's budget funding for planning Tra#+e-Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures and related land use alternatives to reduce traffic congestion, improve levels of service, reduce single occupant automobile trips, reduce fossil fuel consumption and emissions, and reduce the need to fund, construct and maintain additional lane miles of roadway capacity within the County by DeGember:012 Policy 2.1.3.5 - The County shall GGR60deF w9FkiR9 With the PDOT to develop continue supporting the implementation of the St. Lucie ATMS and Walk -Bike Network. Policy 2.1.3.6 - In order to facilitate the construction of sidewalks as needed to infill sidewalk paps the County shall consider completing the following priority sidewalk areas (the list is not ordered by priority) when reviewing requests for fee - in -lieu contributions from developers: Project From To Approx. Length (miles) Angle Road Kinas Highway N. 53rd Street 1.26 Indrio Road Kings High a Route One 2.63 Indrio Road Route One Old Dixie Hwy. 0.16 Juanita Avenue N. 53rd Street N. 25th Street 1.76 Juanita Avenue Bride US1 0.17 Keen Road Angle Road St. Lucie Blvd. 1.0 N. Kings Hwy. N. of 1-95 Indrio Road 4.5 Oleander Ave. Midway Road I Edwards Road 2.5 St. Lucie County 2-6 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Oleander Ave. Midway Road Saeger Avenue 1.5 Route One St. Lucie Blvd. Turnpike Feeder 5.26 Selvitz Road Edwards Road So. of Midway Rd. 2.38 Silver Oak Drive Easy Street E. Midway Road 1.79 Ta for Dairy Rd. I Angle Road St. Lucie Blvd. 1.01 Walton Road Lennard Road Green River 1.1 Weatherbee Rd. US1 Oleander Ave. 0.5 St. Lucie Blvd. Kings Hi hwav N. 25th Street 3.02 Objective 2.1.4: St. Lucie County shall acquire and maintain a th0FGWghfare right-of- way Pretest+eR--plan for the +;aj * roadway network based upon the right-of-way protection plan, Transportation Element and the Future Land Use Element of this plan. Policy 2.1.4.1 - Prohibit encroachment of development and required setbacks into established present and future rights -of -way and, within the law, require dedication of right-of-way through development orders issued by the County. Policy 2.1.4.2 - 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 DeyelepmeRt Code LDC, with proposed development applications. Policy 2.1.4.3 -Use the mMinimum right-of-way standards as described in the Land DeyelopmeRt Gode LDC shall be bed by the GGuAy to implement the thoroughfare right-of-way protection plan. Policy 2.1.4.4 - Roadways and roadway corridors shown on the thoroughfare right- of-way protection plan, excluding those that are part of the Plepida In4.,�+,+o SIS, that are outside of the urban service area of the County shall not be widened 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 perform routine maintenance, rehabilitation or safety improvements to any roadways or roadway corridor located outside of the urban service area. Policy 2.1.4.5 — Review bi-annually the status of the thoroughfare right-of-way protection plan and submit any changes to that plan as necessary to address the mobility needs of the community. Goal 2.2: Establish an integrated multimodal transportation system that meets the mobility needs resulting from GGR6i6teRt witI4 future development of the eCounty. Objective 2.2.1: 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, as identified in the Go2040 LRTP. St. Lucie County 2-7 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Policy 2.2.1.1 - Include within the Land DeVel9pMeRt Gede LDC 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 2.2.1.2 - Review on -site traffic flow to assure adequate circulation for motorized and non -motorized vehicles and pedestrians is provided. Require signage and roadway specifications that conform to the County's adopted standards. Policy 2.2.1.3 - The County shall continue to review the #s off-street parking standards to determine what modifications, if any, may be made to those standards that would effectively encourage the use of alternative transportation modes. Policy 2.2.1.4 - The County shall, Withi^ 46 ' and Development Gede include within the LDC-*eelWe incentives to encourage the use of reduced parking standards in areas of the County designated for Mixed and Planned Unit developments. Policy 2.2.1.75 - To improve accessibility for all modes of transportation and reduce environmental impacts, encourage all adjacent developments to share common driveways and provide pedestrian interconnections whenever feasible, to reduce the number of driveways on major thoroughfares and potentially reduce environmental impacts on Hutchinson Island and other environmentally sensitive areas of St. Lucie County. Policy 2.2.1.6 — To support the enhancement of a competitive regional industrial environment with the airport and port facilities, the County will continue to review the transportation network and the future land use map to ensure the proposed population densities, housing, employment patterns, and land uses are consistent and integrate multimodal transportation systems and land, sea and air distribution opportunities. Policy 2.2.1.7 — The County supports the expansion and recruitment of manufacturing industries, especially those within the Targeted Industry List and St. Lucie County 2-8 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs located within the Foreign Trade Zone, and supports the development of transportation improvements including a roadway connection of Interstate 95. the Florida Turnpike to the Treasure Coast International Airport. Objective 2.2.2: Update t-The long-range transportation needs plan of the County shall be updated on a regular basis. Policy 2.2.2.1: - Revise the transportation element as appropriate upon the completion of updates to the fttupe St. Lucie TPO LRTP and Treasure Coast Regional LRTP 2036 Regional LgRg RaRge Trnn6pwta+ian Plan (RI RT-P) nnrl any 6ub6equent updates to that plaR. Goal 2.3: To develop a safe bicycle and pedestrian transportation system accessible to all major public and private facilities. Objective 2.3.1: Identify the bicycle and pedestrian transportation system needs for St. Lucie County shall he iden+ifier+ through the development of a lonn_ranne mac+er continued implementation of the St. Lucie Walk -Bike Network. Policy 2.3.1.1 - The County shall coordinate with the FDOT, the St. Lucie TPO), the City of Fort Pierce, the Town of St. Lucie Village and the City of Port St. Lucie aad to implement the recommendations of the 2009 9I.G ole, Pedes+rian S" St. Lucie Walk -Bike Network as it may be updated, when funding is available, or as provided in the' and Development Q9deLDC. Policy 2.3.1.2 - The biGyGle and pede6tFian tFan6peFtatiOR CIP for St. Lucie County shall continue to include, and address the need for, the integration of both countywide and regional/statewide greenway and trail networks into the St. Lucie Walk -Bike Network. Objective 2.3.2: Improve tT-he transportation system shall be impFaved to appropriately accommodate bicycle and pedestrian roadway design and facility requirements. Policy 2.3.2.1 - Include within the Land Development Code LDC design criteria and standards to be used in addressing the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. Policy 2.3.2.2 - yi+h the St TD/l the Gity of Fnr+ Dierne AAd +he Qi+a of Do.+ St I „nie Continue to participate in St. Lucie TPO as advisory committees by—DeGeraber 281:2 that provides input and recommendations on the implementation and updates to the St. Lucie Walk -Bike Network Of a GGGFdmRated b0GYGle and pede6tFffiaR tFaRspeFtatien plaw The St. Lucie Walk -Bike Network plan+ should provide access to major public and private facilities including parks, schools, beach accesses and major shopping facilities. Policy 2.3.2.3 - The County shall assist in maintaining an inventory of all significant streets within the TPO area, with particular attention given to hazards, bottlenecks, and barriers to bicyclists. The County should implement the St. Lucie County 2-9 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs recommendations presented in the 9iGYs'e and Dcrloctrinn Syrtwn eAal,�i� y St. Lucie Walk -Bike Network when funding is made available. Policy 2.3.2.4 - The County shall continue to Wti'iZe the bi..yGle and peestrian identify road segments and intersections having frequent bicycle and pedestrian -related crashes and accidents. Policy 2.3.2.6 - ipsiade�� Continue to implement the ' and IDAyAl.,.,Ment Gede LDC by PeGember'n" a requirement that all new development inside the Urban Service Boundary provide bisysle pedestrian facilities and/or sidewalks along all major collector and arterial and local roadways within -and adjacent to the proposed development project.- as necessary to support the intensity and density of development. Policy 2.3.2.6 - Coordinate bicycle planning activities with other agencies (including FDOT) associated with bicycle planning activities in Okeechobee, Martin and Indian River CountiesiRskudiRg FDO-T. Policy 2.3.2.7 - Mobility needs shall be identified and addressed and met for each new development approval. Policy 2.3.2.8 - The County shall continue to implement the necessary LDC Land QeyelepMeRt Gee amendments to require that all new land development activities include dedicated bicycle and pedestrian facilities on internal arterial and collector roadways. Pede6tFiaR fanilitier, Complete streets should shaii be required along all local streets as necessary to support the intensity and density of development. `Complete streets' is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. Policy 2.3.2.9 - Establish bicycle and pedestrian facilities AASHT-Q 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 An should be consistent with the St. Lucie TPO Walk -Bike Network hp Policy 2.3.2.10 - Continue to provide, in association with all new road construction in the urban area, s0dew;;1ks bicycle and pedestrian facilities along all arterials and collectors identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Policy 2.3.2.11 - Continue to provide additional sidewalks, where necessary, to connect or complete either existing or proposed sidewalks in a manner that provides a complete pedestrian circulation system. Goal 2A Coordinate transportation -related issues with the plans and programs of the Florida Depa neRt of T-FaA6pe tatinn FDOT, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the St. Lucie TPO, Florida Department of St. Lucie County 2-10 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Economic Opportunity, the Hutchinson Island Resource Management Plan, the City of Port St. Lucie, the City of Fort Pierce, the Town of St. Lucie Village adjacent municipalities, adjacent counties, and other private transportation -related agencies. Objective 2.4.1: The County shall coordinate and 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. Policy 2.4.1.1 - The County shall maintain a mailing list to ensure that all interested agencies listed above are informed of transportation related activities and improvements via copies of correspondence. Policy 2.4.1.2 - 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 2.4.1.3 - Review the existing Transportation Goals, Objectives, and Policies of other agencies when revising or altering Goals, Objectives, and Policies for St. Lucie County. Policy 2.4.1.4 - The County shall coordinate and work closely with the St. Lucie TPO, City of Port St. Lucie and the City of Fort Pierce to achieve coordinated multimodal planning to address extra -jurisdictional transportation system impacts. Objective 2.4.2: St. Lucie County shall take actions necessary to preserve, maintain and enhance social, environmental and historic resources along the scenic corridor while minimizing any potential negative impacts on adjacent properties. The following roadways are designated scenic by the Tfan6pertationFDOT and so recognized by St. Lucie County for preservation of their intrinsic (historical, archeological, cultural, recreational, scenic and natural) resources: 1. Atlantic Beach Boulevard / SR A1A from Indian River County south to US Highway 1 2. US Highway 1 from North Beach Causeway to Seaway Drive 3. Seaway Drive / SR A1A south to Martin County 4. Indian River Drive from Seaway Drive south to Martin County Policy 2.4.2.1: St. Lucie County shall encourage the protection and preservation of scenic features, natural resources, and historic sites along the Indian River Lagoon - Treasure Coast Scenic Highway Corridor through implementation of Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 of the ' and Development GodeLDC. Goal 2.5: Provide public transportation for the transportation disadvantaged population of St. Lucie County in a safe and convenient manner. St. Lucie County 2-11 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Objective 2.5.1: 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. Policy 2.6.1.1 - St. Lucie County shall, in cooperation with the St. Lucie TPO and other appropriate agencies, continue to analyze the recommendations of the St. Lucie ti20ts County 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. Policy 2.5.1.2 - Continue to assist the local coordinated community provider in seeking additional state and federal assistance funds in order to provide additional services. Policy 2.6.1.3 - Continue to 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 - Promote the availability of transportation to all transportation disadvantaged throughout St. Lucie County through sound marketing and public information efforts. Objective 2.5.2: Maintain coordination and communication among agencies involved in providing transportation to the transportation disadvantaged including FDOT, St. Lucie 9icqaeizatier}TPO, St. Lucie County, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Village and Port St. Lucie. Policy 2.5.2.1 - Maintain a mailing list of the agencies enumerated in Objective 2.5.2 to convey information on existing affairs and plans for future activities. Goal 2.6: Incorporate the potential for mass transit into long range transportation needs. Objective 2.6.1: Continue to Umonitor and evaluate the demand for vide—irn nass transit 6yst`eM through the implementation of the Regi0Rat Transit Development Dlan /TDPy Study and update this 6tUdy a6 FequffiFed. Policy 2.6.1.1 - Continue coordination with Martin and Indian River Counties to develop a regional transit Petwork connections. Policy 2.6.1.2 - Encourage the local Community Transportation Coordinator to expand paratransit services to meet the service needs of the transportation disadvantaged residents of St. Lucie County. Policy 2.6.1.3 - In coordination with Community Transit or its successor agency, continue to identify and develop opportunities for private sector participation in St. Lucie County 2-12 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs funding both the coordinated transportation system and public transportation services. Policy 2.6.1.4 - In coordination with the St. Lucie TPO and Community Transit or its successor agency, continue to search for and identify any realistic public/private partnerships in the provision of transportation disadvantaged services and public transportation services. Policy 2.6.1.5 - Consider the feasibility of implementing the fixed bus route recommendations in the Regional Tranc.it Ileyelenmcnt RlaR TDP by jaRwaFy . Policy 2.6.1.6 - The County shall pursue transit funding sources through the South Florida Commuter Service, FDOT}, the Federal Trnnelt Adminictr;atien FTA, and any additional sources outlined in the Regional Troncit Development Rlap TDP by DeGemher =12 Policy 2.6.1.7 - The County shall actively pursue federal funding and grants for transportation, transit, transportation demand management, transit oriented design, and other innovative strategies to red-HrUe the Reed to fURd, rue-pratr-URM and meet the mobility needs of the County. Policy 2.6.1.8 - The County shall consider improving amenities at bus stops when funding is made available to promote increase transit ridership. Objective 2.6.2: Provide, for the protection of future mass transit, rights -of -way and exclusive mass transit corridors. Policy 2.6.2.1 - As part of the Development Review process, review all future development plans for compatibility with transit plans in the Regional Tr�neit Deyelenmw# Plan TDP and identify those areas which have a high probability for being served by transit. Policy 2.6.2.2 - In coordination with the St. Lucie TPO,; 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 2.6.2.3 - When funding is made available, implement the recommendations developed in the TDP and the St. Lucie TPO LRTP with regard to paFk and Fide 6tudy that aRalyzed 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 2.6.2.4 - The County will continue to designate and provide protection for future public transportation corridors. These public transportation corridors shall be based upon the most recent St. Lucie County Trane.it Development Rlnn St. Lucie County 2-13 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs ►�_-._�-.-�-.tee.: �-�e_e� - - - - - - - - - Policy 2.6.2.5 - St. Lucie County will continue to 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 2.6.2.6 - Continue to enforce 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 including the safe and convenient location of future public transportation terminals, such as bus stops, with appropriate bicycle/pedestrian connections. Objective 2.6.3: St. Lucie County shall support efforts to extend passenger rail service and associated safety improvements to St. Lucie County. Policy 2.6.3.1 - St. Lucie County shall continue to support the reestablishment of regularly scheduled passenger rail service along the east coast of Florida. Policy 2.6.3.2 - St. Lucie County shall support the establishment of rail stations in Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and/or within the County's Urban Service Area. Goal 2.7: 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. Objective 2.7.1: Provide for a periodically updated Airport Master Plan that directs airport growth consistent with this Comprehensive Plan, County Policy, and adjacent rlaof the AirpeFt AAnc4 Dlnn are .�^ommPli^hed by land uses. ��tes er ram„ --��te he amendment 4n the St I -nip Qn, rnfir i`nm nrehen^irre Dlnn Policy 2.7.1.1 - Continue implementation of and ensure consistency with the A irneFt Master dented Qenemher 1 oo2- and to be revised in 2011, attached r�etrp^vFr^e-maCv`ee�-�peea�vve��m.r r vvv a hpr,ptn RF; I= hihirrtvnA, *v heFeby nnrrvvrpvrvied in4n the TroncnnFtatinn Remonf of the 2018 Treasure Coast International Airport Master Plan Update. Policy 2.7.1.2 - Promote the expansion of the airport as outlined in the latest Airport Master Plan. Policy 2.7.1.3 - The of ' „nie GeunW Treasure Coast International Airport shall be developed and operated in conformance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Policy 2.7.1.4 - _ork to assure that the surface transportation needs of the St. I=Wsie Cey Treasure Coast International Airport are considered in and are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. St. Lucie County 2-14 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs Policy 2.7.1.5 - The Master Plan for the St. 6e Se Treasure Coast International Airport shall be updated every five to ten years when changes have occurred such as an increase in operations, land use changes, or change in type of operations or demand. The purpose of the Master Plan is to evaluate concurrency of actual airport development with the Master Plan and to determine future development concurrent with plans of the F=IeFida DepaFtment—of TFaesp 4FDOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Florida Aviation System and any other plans prepared pursuant to Chapter 380, F.S. Objective 2.7.2: All aviation facilities and related airport activity shall be located in areas that will not impede the safe and efficient operation of aviation services and service facilities. Policy 2.7.2.1 - The St. 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. Airport compatible land uses are those uses which, based 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 "fly in" type residential subdivisions, these uses would include residential homes which under this section, would only apply to private residential airparks since there is no federal obligation for reasonable access. 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 federal grant assurances or any or any portion of the St. Lucie County LDC be considered airport compatible. Policy 2.7.2.2 - St. 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 Federal Aviation Regulations JFARJ Part 150 Study for Treasure Coast St. 1--WA-Gounty International Airport. Policy 2.7.2.3 - St. Lucie County shall follow existing and projected noise levels as delineated in the FAR Part 150 Study completed for the Susie-Celinty Treasure Coast 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 dnl contour of the airport. Policy 2.7.2.4 - St. 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 St. 1-unite County Treasure Coast International Airport. St. Lucie County shall follow this ordinance when considering requests for building permits for new construction or major St. Lucie County 2-15 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs reconstruction and prohibit construction of structures in violation of the height restrictions. Policy 2.7.2.6 - St. Lucie County shall review proposed development within and surrounding the airport for compliance with the St:-Lusie Go, Treasure Coast International Airport Master Plan and the County's Comprehensive Plan. Policy 2.7.2.6 - St. Lucie County shall continue to maintain and enforce, as part of its Land DeyelopmeRt CodeLDC, an airport overlay zoning district which will more clearly delineate restricted land uses within the airport approach paths. Objective 2.7.3: 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. Policy 2.7.3.1 - Improve and maintain the airport's image with the establishment of an ongoing improvement program that addresses identification and directional signs, perimeter and interior/facility landscaping, facility rehabilitation, and general clean up. Policy 2.7.3.2 - 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 2.7.3.3 - When applicable and funds are made available, review, revise and update as necessary the business plan for the St. Lucie-Seufl#y Treasure Coast International Airport. This plan shall include a general marketing plan that will be designed to attract new and retain existing businesses at the airport. Objective 2.7.4: All aviation facilities and related airport activities shall be located in areas which minimize adverse impacts on the environment. Policy 2.7.4.1 - 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 (FDEP), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Policy 2.7.4.2 - 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 F'�a—Dcpa*nept Fepywrnnmental DrnteGtinn4FDEP), {SFWMD), and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Policy 2.7.4.3 - All post -development runoff shall be managed consistent with St. Lucie County 2-16 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs SFWMD requirements. Policy 2.7.4.4 - All aviation -related activities shall be in compliance with the ambient Air Quality Standards set forth by the DEP Environmental Protection Agency. Objective 2.7.5: All future development of the St. I.WGieG Treasure Coast International Airport and related aviation facilities shall be consistent with all elements of this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 2.7.6.1 - Development at the airport including aviation, commercial, and industrial shall be consistent with all St. Lucie County codes and regulations. Objective 2.7.6: Surface transportation to the St. WGie Gpaty Treasure Coast International Airport shall be coordinated with the transportation system identified in the Transportation Element of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan so that levels of service are maintained. Policy 2.7.6.1 -All access routes to the Treasure Coast International Airport will be integrated with all other modes of surface transportation so that Levels of Service, as provided elsewhere in this plan, are maintained. Policy 2.7.6.2 - The County will coordinate intermodal management of surface and water transportation through the St. Lucie 9Fgaeizatiea-4TP0) to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods and services while maintaining levels of service as provided elsewhere in this plan. Goal 2.8: St. Lucie County shall continue to implement the Port Master Plan for the Port of Fort F4. Pierce. Objective 2.8.1: Continue to implement the Port Master Plan consistent with GhapteFSection 163.3178(2)(a-k), Florida Statutes taking inte the FeFt Dierno Gharm#e FepeFt Policy 2.8.1.1 - The Port Master Plan shall address the environmental conditions of the Indian River Lagoon and its interaction with existing and proposed port activities. Policy 2.8.1.2 - 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 2.8.1.3 - 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 2.8.1.4 - Coordinate with the St. Lucie Oaaaty TPO and other appropriate local, state, and federal agencies to ensure adequate intermodal access and St. Lucie County 2-17 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs adequacy of public facilities and infrastructure. Policy 2.8.1.6 - Develop funding mechanisms to implement the Port Master Plan such as a Tax Increment Financing District, Community Development Area, as well as exploring other funding mechanisms such as grants. Policy 2.8.1.6 - Throughout the development of the Port Master Plan, ensure and encourage public participation of all affected parties through a formalized public participation process. Policy 2.8.1.7 - Upon the completion of the Port Master Plan, make any appropriate amendments to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. St. Lucie County 2-18 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 2 PORT SUB -ELEMENT 2A GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Galvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. `'` E X C E P T 1 0 N A L 5 0 L U T 1 0 N S' Port Sub -element 2A GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Originally adopted via Ordinance 15-017 The Port of Fort F4. Pierce vision is to maximize economic benefit to the region while minimizing impact on the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean. vise+ The vision for the Port of Fort €4-. Pierce encourages economic redevelopment of the port under well-defined land use and planning guidelines and streamlined port governance, with sufficient flexibility to merge market demand with de6iFed FeGFeatignal ure6 a6 well a6 marine industrial, marine commercial, marine research, and maritime academic/vocational uses. The vision includes environmentally sound best management practices, as well as transitional buffers between various uses. References to the "Port of Fort €f- Pierce" in the Goals, Objectives, and Policies shall be interpreted to mean the County Port Authority working in coordination with the City of Fort €-t- Pierce to implement the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Port Sub -element. An Interlocal Agreement between the County and the City of Fort €4-. Pierce further defines the responsibilities of each entity. Goal 2A.1: Responsibility for the Port - The overall responsibility for the management of the Port of Fort F-t-. Pierce is vested by law with the St. Lucie County Commission and should be managed in the public interest of all the citizens of St. Lucie County. Objective 2A.1.1: St. Lucie County, working with the City of Fort €4. Pierce, interested agencies and private property owners and consistent with the Port enabling laws and the constitutional and statutory protections for the rights of existing private property owners should ensure that the public interest and quality of life is protected when exercising public control of port property. Policy 2A.1.1.13: St. Lucie County shall maintain the necessary oversight of the Port of Fort F-1, Pierce to ensure compliance with applicable state law governing deepwater ports and to guarantee the financial feasibility of any publicly funded infrastructure within the port. Policy 2A.1.1.23: St. Lucie County shall determine whether to initiate actions necessary to acquire public ownership of those areas in the port determined to be in the public interest. Policy 2A.1.1.34: St. Lucie County shall cooperate seeFd+flate with the City of Fort Pierce, other affected local governments, the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization T( PO), the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Ceouncil and the Florida Seaport St. Lucie County 2A-1 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs Transportation and Economic Development Council (FSTED). Policy 2A.1.1.45: St. Lucie County, operating through its existing and future legal authorities, shall initiate discussions with the City of Fort €4- Pierce, with other public agencies, and with the private business sector to create the legal agreements, memoranda of understanding, and joint planning agreements necessary to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the Master Plan for the Port of Fort F. Pierce. Goal 2A.2: Land Use Map for the Port of Fort F. Pierce - The Port of Fort €-. Pierce shall establish a Ggeneral Mmaster Ddevelopment Mmap for the Port that establishes a general Port Operations Area Bboundary to provide elected officials, prospective investors, port facility developers, and the public a clear understanding of the physical location of the activities that could be accommodated in the Port of Fort €4-. Pierce. The Ggeneral Mmaster Ddevelopment Mmap for the Port of Fort F-t- Pierce is not to be used alone but rather in conjunction with the other development policies found in this plan and the applicable Local Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Fort F-t- Pierce. Objective 2A.2.1: The G9eneral Mmaster Ddevelopment Mmap for the Port of Fort Ft-. Pierce shall be as depicted in Figure 2A-1. The land use activities shown in this oeneFal plan of develepment map shall comply with applicable State, County and Municipal laws including the applicable Local Comprehensive Plans for St. Lucie County and the City of Fort F-t-. Pierce, adopted pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. Policy 2A.2.1.1: The general land use classification is to be used to determine consistency between the General Master Development Map for the Port of Fort €4: Pierce and the applicable local government comprehensive plan. The Port of Fort €Pierce will coordinate with the City of Fort F4-. Pierce and St. Lucie County to determine whether the Port General Master Development Map Rlaa is consistent with the City and the County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designations for the Port Operations Plai;Riag Area. To the e)de Rt n hofiuc n the Goncrol rinv8lnnmen4 Plan for the Dort Rd the Gity or Ge i# Gemnrehenci a Dlen .ire identifiedthe Dort of Pt G Policy 2A.2.1.2: The Port of Fort F. Pierce shall support/seek development activities such as mega yacht construction and maintenance, maritime industrial and commercial uses, marine research facilities, maritime academic and vocational uses, depending on market conditions. State College R-hall od-enfify a blue Fibbon paRel, a6 defiRed in AEGOM'6 fiRal FepeFt dated a Gadem y at the Dort of R. D' St. Lucie County 2A-2 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs Policy 2A.2.1.35: By March 1-of each year, the Port of Fort €4- Pierce Director shall submit to the County Administrator or their designee an updated five (5) year capital budget/improvement plan for the Port. To the extent that local funds are required to address a capital improvement need, the Board of County Commissioners shall be requested to provide the necessary funding to meet that need. Nothing in this policy shall be construed as to prohibit the Board of County Commissioners from requesting that the City of Fort P� Pierce, the Fort F4- Pierce Community Redevelopment Agency, or any other appropriate agency or entity assist in funding one or more capital improvement project(s) within the Port Operations Areafl..,Ge the n^h nlaMinq aFeQwithi; the ` ity I `R*6 A-f F+ Rle FGe lie entirely a'thiR the Pt. Rle FGe GOMM unity Redevelopment Afea Goal 2A.3: Port Activities - The quality of life for St. Lucie County residents will be strengthened and maintained by enhancing the economic viability, attractiveness, environmental quality, and social benefits associated with activities at the Port of Fort €t Pierce. Objective 2A.3.1: The Port of Fort €4- Pierce should strengthen the economic development activities in the Port Operations Area by working with federal, state and local government, the private sector, and other interested parties to formulate an economic development plan that will foster new jobs that exceed the County's average annual wage and enhance the community's prosperity. Policy 2A.3.1.1: The Port of Fort €4-. Pierce shall support County and City efforts to purchase and lease property within the Port Operations Area that will support economic development of the Port through added revenue streams while allowing for increased opportunities for Federal and State grants. St. Lucie County 2A-3 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs Policy 2A.3.1.24: Future public infrastructure improvements in the Port Planning Area will be made consistent with the Port Master Plan, to include the following projects: Harbor Pointe shoreline protection, refurbish and/or improve City marina bulkheads, Fisherman's Wharf, improve Terminal Drive, improve Harbor Street, improve Port Avenue, construct a connecting road between 2' Street to the Harbor Pointe property, construct additional bulkheads at the City Marina, construct pedestrian linkage along 2°d Street to downtown, construct pedestrian linkage to Old Dixie Highway/US 1, develop park infrastructure, develop engineering master stormwater management system for port property including offsite alternatives, and coordinate and install improvements along with corresponding infrastructure element. Policy 2A.3.1.35: St. Lucie County, working with federal, state and local governments, the private sector, and other interested parties, may provide incentives for jobs that exceed the County's average annual wage. St. Lucie County, the City of Fort Fit- Pierce, private property owners, and local economic development groups should establish a proactive campaign to market the Port of Fort F-t-. Pierce. Policy 2A.3.1.36: The Port of Fort € . Pierce, working with federal, state and local governments, the private sector, and other interested parties, will encourage port industries to develop job training programs and use the local workforce to the fullest extent possible. St. Lucie County 2A-4 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs Objective 2A.3.3: The Port of Fort €� Pierce, working with federal, state and local governments, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall maintain, increase, and promote marine industry and related scientific and commercial activities at the Port of Fort i=4-. Pierce so there is no net loss of marine industry. Policy 2A.3.3.1: The Port of Fort €4. Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall accommodate water -related marine activities , hotels, and related service activities within the Port Planning Area fey tie Policy 2A.3.3.2: The Port of Fort €.- Pierce, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall protect, maintain, and promote marine industry activity from encroachment or displacement by incompatible land uses. Objective 2A.3.5: The Port of Fort €4- Pierce, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, shall work with appropriate public safety entities to improve and maintain fevise the port security management plan for the Port Operations Area. Policy 2A.3.5.1: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall use its best efforts to ensure that port security will protect port users and citizens from crime or terrorism concerns and prevent any increase in criminal activity or enterprises. Policy 2A.3.5.2: The Port of Fort Ft- Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall develop a public education program for the port security management plan to ensure that the owners, users, other responsible parties, and members of the public understand port security. Goal 2A.4: Environmental Protection - The Indian River Lagoon is recognized as the most biodiverse estuary in North America and as an important component of the local economic base and the overall quality of life in the community. As such, the integrity of the Indian River Lagoon St. Lucie County 2A-5 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs shall be protected by correcting any detrimental effects caused by current operations and ensuring long-term development and improvement activities are consistent with all local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Objective 2A.4.1: The Port of Fort Fit- Pierce, working with federal, state, and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall ensure the protection and restoration of the Indian River Lagoon and avoid future degradation of the Lagoon's ecological health due to port activities. Policy 2A.4.1.1: The Port of Fort F-t- Pierce, working with federal, state and local governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, will regulate discharges coming from port activities into the Indian River Lagoon to prevent air and water pollution in violation of any adopted federal, state, or local laws or regulations. Berthing, seawall and drainage infrastructure will actively be pursued to eliminate or reduce and treat existing runoff. POIlUtiOR in the Indian RiYepF I ^pp(� ppnQRpmnZT� .�ITRlfcfl � � c1 � G, ...�..... .. Policy 2A.4.1_2 2A: The Port of Fort €Pierce shall work with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties to preserve and restore seagrass beds and mitigate any permitted losses to existing seagrass beds caused by port activities to the maximum extent possible. Policy 2A.4.1_3 24: The Port of Fort €t Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall protect endangered and threatened species from port activities in the Indian River Lagoon-; including excessive freshwater, suspended materials, nutrient St. Lucie County 2A-6 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs inflows toxic substances and exotic invasive species. Objective 2A.4.23: The Port of Fort €4- Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall protect and maintain the existing natural coastal areas and resources within the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.4.23.13: The Port of Fort F-t, Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will develop a list of best management practices for environmental protection, including water quality and air quality, which have been used successfully by other Ports to ensure efficient and effective management of port operation activities while providing environmental protection. Policy 2A.4.23.24: The Port of Fort F- Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall should encourage the development of stormwater run-off control systems 1.where possible to protect the natural coastline in the port and surrounding areas. Policy 2A 4.2.3: The Port of Fort Pierce will work with other governmental bodies, private interests and other interested parties to prevent detrimental effects on the Indian River Lagoon caused by port activities by supporting estuarine diversity and the protection, maintenance and enhancement of the population of endangered and threatened species. Objective 2A.4.34: In keeping with the St. Lucie County Manatee Protection Plan (MPP), the Port of Fort €-. Pierce will work with other governmental agencies and private interests to improve protection of the manatees and enforcement of existing related laws within the Port RlaRRing Operations Area. Policy 2A.4.34.1: The Port of Fort €t Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will adjust future and proposed dock design and construction to be consistent with manatee protection measures. St. Lucie County 2A-7 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs Policy 2A.4.34.25: The Port of Fort R. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will protect and/or mitigate seagrass beds and submerged aquatic vegetation that serve as manatee habitat in the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.4.34.37-: The Port of Fort F� Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, private interests, and other interested parties, will help to develop guidelines and establish an education program for crew procedures regarding observing and avoiding manatees when arriving and departing from docks in the Port Planning Area. St. Lucie County 2A-8 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs Goal 2A.56: Emergency Management - The public will be protected in various emergency situations through cooperation between the Port of Fort €- Pierce and other governmental bodies to achieve maximum levels of safety and to restrict commerce of hazardous materials in the Port of Fort 4 Pierce. Objective 2A.56.1: The Port of Fort F4- Pierce, working with regional and state emergency management agencies, private interests, and other interested parties, shall identify new and existing procedures to ensure public safety in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster. Policy 2A.56.1.1: The Port of Fort 1 - Pierce shall comply with the comprehensive emergency management plans of appropriate local general purpose government to ensure safe evacuation of the Port during times of a hurricane or other disasters. Policy 2A.56.1.2: The Port of Fort F-t-. Pierce shall work with the City of Fort F-t-. Pierce and St. Lucie County to ensure that all development activities within the Port Planning Area, including the Port Operations Area, are consistent with State of Florida's policies on development within areas identified as Coastal High Hazard Areas. New residential uses within areas designated as Coastal High Hazard as defined in the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, shall be discouraged. Objective 2A.56.2: The Port of Fort F4: Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, shall comply and cooperate to ensure that adequate procedures are in place to respond to a hazardous material spill. Policy 2A.56.2.1: The Port of Fort €4- Pierce shall comply with the processes of federal, state, and local governments for safe and expedient cleanup of hazardous spills. Policy 2A.56.2.2: The Port of Fort F� Pierce shall cooperate with governmental bodies to provide complete and timely information to the public in the event of a hazardous materials accident. Goal 2A.6Z: Landside Infrastructure - Landside and waterside infrastructure serving the Port of Fort Ft-. Pierce should meet the Port's future requirements in a manner consistent with the abilities of the appropriate agencies to provide the services needed to support approved port activities. Objective 2A.67.1: The Port of Fort F4: Pierce shall work with other governmental agencies to improve linkages between the Port Facilities and intermodal transportation routes. Policy 2A.67-.1.1-2: The Port of Fort 1 - Pierce should enhance and expand activities that St. Lucie County 2A-9 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs tie the Port to the Treasure Coast International St. I=uGie-Goy Airport and coordinate with the St. Lucie TPO, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad, Tri-rail and other possible rail services, in order to encourage multimodal development, maximize intermodal transportation connections, and facilitate the continued economic growth, development, and vitality of St. Lucie County. St I i 1GOe i;96 infii Fe6i eRtr Policy 2A.67-.1.23: The Port of Fort F4-. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, should facilitate expansion of public transit to and from the Port Planning Area. Goal 2A.73: Navigation Channels — Navigation channels serving the port's maritime and recreational activities shall meet existing and limited future needs as outlined in this plan. Objective 2A.7.1 PGIiGy 2 .8.' .' : The Port of Fort €4- Pierce shall coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Inland Navigation District to provide for the maintenance of the navigation channels, including location of spoil disposal sites and adequate channel depths. Policy 2A.73.1.12: The Port of Fort €4-. Pierce shall coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard in the placement and maintenance of the navigational aids within the port area. Policy 2A.73.1.23: The Port of Fort F-t-. Pierce, working with other governmental bodies, the private sector, and other interested parties, shall continue to operate, maintain and improve a permanent spoil disposal site for materials dredged from the Port Planning Area. Policy 2A.7.1.3—Q4eG#Ve-4A--9--2: The Port of Fort €�—Pierce, working with other governmental bodies the private sector, and other interested parties, shall seek to improve the condition of Taylor Creek from the S-50 Spillway to the Intracoastal Waterway through maintenance dredging and water quality improvement projects. St. Lucie County 2A-10 June 2018_revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs St. Lucie County 2A-11 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Port Sub -element GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 3 HOUSING ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES VCalvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. ---PEXCEPTIONAL SOLU T I O N S" HOUSING ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 3.1: To provide guidance, based on accepted planning principles, for the provision of housing resources for all citizens through public/private cooperative arrangements. Objective 3.1.1: The County shall ensure the creation and/or preservation of affordable housing for all current and anticipated future residents of the jurisdiction, and households with special housing needs including rural and farmworker housing, workforce housing as well as adequate sites and distribution of housing for very -low- income, low-income and moderate -income households. Policy 3.1.1.1 - To provide sufficient land to meet the future housing needs, the Future Land Use Map shall provide future land use designations that allow a variety of housing types, affordability and densities. Policy 3.1.1.2 - The County shall continue to permit high density residential development in Planned Mixed Use Development projects. Policy 3.1.1.3 - In order to facilitate the location of new commercial and industrial enterprises especially high-tech industries, the County shall maintain sufficient housing to encourage the relocation of new businesses. Policy 3.1.1.4 - The County shall encourage residential development in the vicinity of new industrial and commercial development. to the wo*plaEe. Objective 3.1.2: The Land Development Code shall continue to define incentives to facilitate public and private sector cooperation. Policy 3.1.2.1 - 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 3.1.2.2 - Based upon economic data showing need, the County shall continue to support incentives including fast track processing and reduced permit fees for proposed affordable housing developments. Policy 3.1.2.3 - The County shall incorporate land development regulations which insure that high density residential developments incorporate accommodations for public transit facilities if along transit routes. Policy 3.1.2.4 - Based upon economic data showing need, the Land Development Code shall continue to provide private sector and nonprofit organizations incentives for the provision of affordable housing, including density bonuses. St. Lucie County 3-1 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element GOPs Goal 3.2: To provide an adequate mix of safe and sanitary housing that meets the needs of existing and future St. Lucie County residents. Objective 3.2.1: RBy2014, the The County shall, as needed by u6ing the 2010 Seas-s, review the housing needs within the Unincorporated County of all income groups and shall amend the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code as necessary. Policy 3.2.1.1 3:2.1.2 - The County shall review housing affordability based upon property values to ensure efficiency of the workforce and affordable housing delivery system. Policy 3.2.1.2 2 2 1 2 - ExpleFe the feaGibility and need- fnr Consider developing guidelines for an inclusionary housing program that provides incentives for private development to include a portion of residential units flcnomior 7(1�A Objective 3.2.2: The County shall continue to maintain a housing data Base which includes updated information from the US Census and other sources about the type, tenure, cost and condition of housing stock in St. Lucie County. Policy 3.2.2.1 - The data shall be updated annually to assure that reliable and current data are available. Policy 3.2.2.2 - Using the housing database, the County will provide information, technical assistance, and incentives to the private sector and nonprofit organizations to maintain a housing production capacity sufficient to meet the required demand. Policy 3.2.2.3 - The Land Development Code shall not restrict the location of publicly assisted or low and moderate income based housing within single-family neighborhoods. Objective 3.2.3: The County will develop a comprehensive housing program to address substandard housing. St. Lucie County 3-2 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element GOPs Policy 3.2.3.1 3�2 - The County shall continue to encourage rehabilitation of substandard, dilapidated housing through rehabilitation grants that follow green initiatives such as the use of green, energy efficient materials as appropriate. These materials include, but are not limited to, green building materials, energy efficient appliances, and renewable energy, such as photovoltaic and other renewable energy as appropriate on projects. Policy 3.2.3.2 3�3 - The County will seek partnerships with cooperative neighborhood and civic groups to further the elimination of substandard dilapidated housing. Policy 3.2.3.3 3�4 - Demolition may be undertaken by a public agency, or nonprofit organization set up to meet the goals, objectives and policies of this Element. PGImGv 4 9 4 r. The- Ge �nty shall expinre- }he- fearihility of a nnmmi unity land trust rvrwTvr. v: v—rn c�cprorcrn�rvavrvrrwTv i s vv � i u�� a� i i cTa land a vvc affnrrlahie hog gyring by Dene-mhe-r:201 A PGIiGy 4 9 4 6 Explore- forming o hn, 1ring # 6t fund- that %grill he- a depe6ito Fy for 1--�YrivTv�.v�ocpvrc� vn�arvvc va. a vcpvvrv�T�oi Policy 3.2.3.4 3.2.3.7 - The County shall consider creating public -private partnerships with private non-profit corporations for the provision of affordable and workforce housing. Objective 3.2.4: The County shall maintain an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, consisting of public- and private -sector representatives. This committee will review the local housing incentive strategiesbea66*gaed the +4614 of identifying the �sie-Sy. Policy 3.2.4.1 — In accordance with Section 420.9076, F.S., tT-he Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will be assigned to review and make recommendations in the following areas: 1) The processing of approvals of development orders or permits, as defined in Sections 163.3164 (7) and (8), Florida Statutes, for affordable housing projects is expedited to a greater degree than other protects; 2) The modification of impact -fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees and alternative methods of fee payment for affordable housing; 3) The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing; 4) The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very -low income persons, low income persons, and moderate -income persons; 5) The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in residential zoning districts; 6) The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing; 7) The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero -lot -line configurations for affordable housing; 8) The modification of street requirements for affordable housing; 9) The establishment of a process by which the County considers, before adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions St. Lucie County 3-3 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element GOPs that increase the cost of housing; 10) The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing; 11) The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mixed- use developments. 'i A ni+i-en ub,n i }ively eRgaged in the hnnLinn nr w,nr}nage *RdU tFy in —GIRIe eifiaen ,.,hn n+i ,„ engaged e fesiQea+ial hame f3dilding no Whn i r r }n}ive thnce �r c of hhnr �n}ivo v G„�I;itiaen epresen�ve nf��ea I7 Policy 3.2.4.2 - three yearss nn or hefere rlenew,her 1e1begT ni�VeGe bw 12098. Beginning in 2008 and every three years thereafter, the Affordable Housinq Advisory Committee shall assess housing needs, including affordable housing, research issues; and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners to meet the housing needs of St. Lucie County residents. St. Lucie County 3-4 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element GOPs Objective 3.2.5: Sites suitable for low and moderate -income housing shall be maintained in the County to meet the current and projected population needs. Policy 3.2.5.1 - The County shall maintain Residential High (RH) designation in order to provide options for development of low and moderate income housing. Policy 3.2.5.2 - The Towns, Villages, and Countryside (TVC) Element shall continue to require the creation of workforce housing within the designated TVC area. Objective 3.2.6: The County shall continue to provide regulations that permit mobile homes in the county. Policy 3.2.6.1 - The RMH-5 zoning or a similar classification shall be retained in the Land Development Code. Policy 3.2.6.2 - The Land Development Code shall provide provisions allowing a Class A mobile home to be located in any residential zoning district. Objective 3.2.7: The County shall support energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources in existing housing and in the design and construction of new housing. Policy 3.2.7.1 - The County shall encourage support for residential construction that meets the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system or the Florida Green Building Coalition standards. Policy 3.2.7.2 - The County shall educate residents on home energy reduction strategies. Policy 3.2.7.3 - The County shall not prohibit the appropriate placement of St. Lucie County 3-5 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element GOPs photovoltaic panels. The County shall develop and adopt review criteria to establish the standards for the appropriate placement of photovoltaic panels. Policy 3.2.7.4 - The County shall provide educational materials on the strategic placement of landscape materials to reduce energy consumption. Policy 3.2.7.5 - The County shall ensure that safety, aesthetics, and energy efficiency are considered in planning affordable housing projects. Policy 3.2.7.6 - The County shall require in all rehabilitation and replacement projects use of green, energy efficient materials as appropriate. Policy 3.2.7.7 - The County shall include in affordable housing projects use of renewable energy resources to the fullest extent possible. Policy 3.2.7.8 - The County shall encourage water reuse including use of rain barrels by residents to reduce overall water usage. Policy 3.2.7.9 - The review of housing affordability shall include a review of energy efficiency and energy costs for homeowners. Policy 3.2.7.10 - The County shall facilitate the creation of low interest loans through the Sear and Energy Loan to residents and business owners to install energy efficiency and conservation measures as well as renewable energy technology. St. Lucie County 3-6 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 4 INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. ' E X C E P T 1 0 N R l 5 0 l U T 1 0 N Sri INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES POTABLE WATER SUBELEMENT Goal 4A.1: 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 and that promotes orderly, compact urban growth. Objective 4A.1.1: The County shall provide potable water facilities that do not promote urban sprawl. Policy 4A.1.1.1 - The utility service areas, as delineated in the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements AAastpr Plan, will be determined on the basis of economy and efficient operation but will not promote linear or leapfrog development. The utility service areas shall be reviewed and updated every 5 years (beginning 2943) and shall not include those areas already being served by Fort Pierce Utility Authority or Port St. Lucie Utilities. Policy 4A.1.1.2 - The County Utility District will determine the most cost effective and efficient means of providing potable water services to all areas of the urban service 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 District will determine the most cost effective and efficient means of providing potable water services for all development approved by the County Commission within the unincorporated areas of the County outside the urban service area which approval is subject to the provision of central water service within such development. Policy 4A.1.1.3 - In order to discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl, as defined in Sections 163.3164 and 163.3177, Florida Statues, in the unincorporated areas of the County, no water or sewer utility companies shall be permitted to construct or install water or sewer facilities to serve or provide water or sewer utility service to new development within the unincorporated areas of the County without the consent of the County Commission. Policy 4A.1.1.4 - The County shall monitor and review the availability of potable water service from the various potential suppliers of such service to the unincorporated areas of the County through a Service Availability Report. Objective 4A.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 LOS standards. Policy 4A.1.2.1 - All development will be specifically conditioned on the availability of services necessary to maintain LOS standards as adopted within this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 4A.1.2.2 - The LOS standard for those areas of the unincorporated County served by FPUA shall be 117 gpcd (FPUA Water Use Permit, 2007). St. Lucie County 4-1 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Policy 4A.1.2.3 - The LOS standard for potable water systems other than those owned and operated by FPUA shall be permanent and seasonal residents - 100 gpcd. Policy 4A.1.2.4 - 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 LOS standards for such facilities. Policy 4A.1.2.5 - 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 4A1.2.6 - Development approved by the County Commission within the unincorporated area of the County requiring central potable water service will only be permitted when such development ties into existing potable water facilities of or makes provision for obtaining potable water service from the County Utility District, the Fort Pierce Utility Authority or the City of Port St. Lucie or other utility provider that has the consent of the County pursuant to Policy 4A.1.1.3 within their respective water utility service areas in accordance with the then in effect utility extension policy of the applicable potable water service provider. Policy 4A.1.2.7 - 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 withdrawal on surrounding environment, users and potential users; and make such information available to the County. Objective 4A.1.3: 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. Policy 4A.1.3.1 - The following public facility improvements within a facility type are to be considered in the following order of priority, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners: A. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, including repair, remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving and/or maintaining levels of service. B. New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in levels of service. C. New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of the Capital Improvements Element. D. Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of achieving and/or maintaining levels of service. E. New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years by either: 1. Providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth beyond the next five fiscal years, or 2. Providing higher quality public facilities that are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities. St. Lucie County 4-2 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs F. 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. G. All facilities scheduled for construction or improvement in accordance with this Policy shall be evaluated to identify any plans of State agencies or the South Florida Water Management District that affect, or will be affected by, the proposed capital improvement. H. 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. Policy 4A.1.3.2 - In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders, the Board of County Commissioners will schedule capital improvements to serve developments in the following order of priority: A. Previously approved orders permitting new development, B. New orders permitting redevelopment, and C. New orders permitting new development Objective 4A.1.4: The County shall take steps to insure that entities in the unincorporated County are adequately served, and in order to protect our drinking water shall investigate needs for waste disposal other than septic tanks and sewage systems. Objective 4A.1.5: 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 4A.1.5.1 - 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 4a.1.5.2: St. Lucie County hereby adopts by reference the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) approved by resolution on July 15, 2014, for a planning period of not less than 10 years. The Work Plan addresses issues that pertain to water supply facilities and requirements needed to serve current and future development within the St. Lucie County water service area. The County shall review and update the Work Plan at lease every five (5) years within 18 months after the governing board of water management district approves an updated regional water supply plan. Any changes affecting the Work Plan shall be included in the annual Capital Improvements Element. Goal 4A.2: The County shall aggressively identify, protect, conserve, and best utilize the County's available water supply resources. Objective 4A.2.1: The County shall continue to review and update the wellfield protection plan for public potable water supply sources in or adjacent to the unincorporated County. Policy 4A.2.1.1 - The County shall in conjunction with FDEP, SFWMD, the St. Lucie County Health Department 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. St. Lucie County 4-3 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Policy 4A.2.1.2 - The County shall in conjunction with FDEP, SFWMD, County Health Department, utilities and other potential providers of central potable water service establish the probable location of public potable water supply wells in the County. Policy 4A.2.1.3 - The County shall identify land uses which may not be compatible with, and may contribute to the degradation of, public potable water supply wells. Policy 4A.2.1.4 - The County shall identify land uses with existing or future public potable water supply wells. Policy 4A.2.1.5 - The County shall maintain and update the Wellfield Protection Ordinance as necessary hit lan, lan, 31, 2942. Objective 4A.2.2: The County shall continue to develop a comprehensive water conservation program incorporating, at a minimum, the following policies. Policy 4A.2.2.1 - The County shall continue to require water saving devices in new construction, consistent with the requirements of the Florida Building Code. Policy 4A.2.2.2 - The County shall enforce the landscaping portion of the existing Land Development Code and on an ongoing basis require more exacting provisions for native landscaping plants. Policy 4A.2.2.3 - The County shall coordinate with the FDEP, the SFWMD, local municipalities and other appropriate agencies in alternative water supply planning efforts and shall implement reuse programs and potable water conservation strategies as identified in the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and the UECWSP. Policy 4A.2.2.4 - 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 and with the goal of reducing demands on the aquifer. Policy 4A.2.2.5 - The County shall continue to participate in regional water conservation initiatives in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District pFeuide for education of the public concerning the need for water conservation and the use of gray water for irrigation. Policy 4A.2.2.6 - No Conditional Uses for sand mining and no re -zonings 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. Objective 4A.2.3: By DeGembeF 2010, the The County shall continue to implement the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan, prepared by the SFWMD, by amending the Land Development Code to identify water available and allocation rates to protect natural systems from competing water uses. Policy 4A.2.3.1 - For normal, average rainfall years, water availability, use, allocation, and management plans, the County shall prevent the increasing water demands from reducing St. Lucie County 4-4 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs the important ecological, recreational and navigational values provided by the natural systems. Policy 4A.2.3.2 - Water use, allocation, and management plans for emergency drought and flood situations shall avoid irreversible impacts on ecological systems and minimize long term adverse impacts. Policy 4A.2.3.3 - The County shall not rely upon water supply sources outside its jurisdictional boundaries to meet the water supply needs of new growth and development until water availability, use, allocation and management plans have been adopted for the proposed source areas which specifically allocate water for such use. Goal 4A.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. Objective 4A.3.1: In cooperation with the SFWMD, the County shall, implement a master plan which determines and quantifies groundwater resources available to growth areas in both the surficial and Floridan aquifers, evaluates methods of treatment, considers environmental impact, considers alternative financing options, and provides a schedule for County acquisition of water service. Policy 4A.3.1.1 - The County shall update the Water and Wastewater Master Plan approximately every 5 years to identify and provide for public water supplies to include: A. Identification of areas of high growth potential which are (or will be) isolated by existing service areas, natural geographic boundaries, political boundaries, low growth potential areas, or other demarcations. B. Projection of population growth in these areas. C. Inventory of existing package water treatment plants within the area, their condition, and their potential for acquisition. D. Establishment of needs of a public water system, based on LOS, provision of service by potential suppliers of water and population as established above. Policy 4A.3.1.2 - The County shall as part of the Master Plan Update process, if financially feasible, 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 4A.1.1.1. The studies will include: • A review of needs, based on projected population and LOS. • An inventory of available water quantity and quality data. • An analysis of potential aquifer sources, well locations, treatment methods, environmental effects, waste disposal considerations, and economic costs and efficiencies. • Recommended method of treatment. • An evaluation of environmental effects, waste disposal considerations, and costs. • Identification of transfer needs and alternatives to deliver treated or raw water from the source to the distribution system. • An application to SFWMD for water withdrawal from the selected aquifer(s). • A recommendation for welifield location, configuration, source aquifer, number and spacing of wells. St. Lucie County 4-5 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Objective 4A.3.2: 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. Policy 4A.3.2.1 - The County shall authorize engineering and financial studies for areas identified under Policy 4A.3.1.1, which studies will include: A. Review of area needs and time frame for development. B. Preliminary identification of facility development necessary to meet the needs and timing of provision of public water service. C. Preliminary cost estimates and a schedule of capital expenditure projects financial considerations, including recommended method of funding, rate structure and revenue projections. Policy 4A.3.2.2 - The impact new customers have on potable water infrastructure, including water supply, treatment facilities, transmission and distribution systems shall be borne by those new customers, and shall be funded by the new customers in advance of the provision of potable water infrastructure. Policy 4A.3.2.3 - In order to provide the most cost effective and efficient provision of public water service within the unincorporated areas of the County, the County shall 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 through a bulk purchase agreement with the County. SOLID WASTE SUBELEMENT Goal 4B.1: Provide the most cost-effective solid waste management, transportation and disposal facilities for St. Lucie County. Objective 4B.1.1: Establish standards for level of service. Policy 4B.1.1.1 - Ensure sufficient capacity at the landfill through the year 2043 2437, establish the following standards for level of service for the County's solid waste facilities: A. 3.88 5.19 pounds of Class I solid waste per capita County -wide per day at the landfill; and 0.81 2-8A pounds of construction and debris per capita County -wide B. Maintain at least two years of landfill lined cell disposal capacity; C. Maintain at least twenty-five years of landfill raw land capacity. Policy 4B.1.1.2 - Maintain Interlocal Agreements between the County and all municipalities that utilize the St. Lucie County Baling and Recycling facility within Camay. Policy 4113.11.11.3 - Inspect a minimum of three random Class I loads per week. Policy 4B.1.1.4 - 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, separation of solid wastes at the source, public information programs, and operational changes which could improve efficiency. St. Lucie County 4-6 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Policy 413.1.1.5 - Continue to evaluate the costs of resource recovery, extended landfilling, and the combination of other alternatives to establish a 25 20 year horizon need. Policy 46.1.1.6 - Through the development of educational and operational programs, actively encourage the removal of recyclables from the solid waste streams in the County to the maximum extent practicable. Policy 4B.1.1.7 - Develop and implement incentive programs at the landfill for the removal of recyclable materials by both individuals and corporations. Objective 4B.1.2: Increase reduction of waste stream as technologies allow it to happen. Policy 413.1.2.1 - 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 46.1.2.2 - Continue inspection or screening system to exclude obviously suspect items from the landfill. Drums, tanks from unknown sources, waste pesticides, or chemicals and residues from spill clean-ups are a few of the normally suspect items. DRAINAGE SUBELEMENT Goal 4C.1: 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. Objective 4C.1.1: The County shall annually update the Geographic Information System - based Stormwater Mapping System. Policy 4C.1.1.1 - fer.theG__e The County shall review and revise as necessary the revise minimum levels of service for each defined drainage basin and shall incorporate those levels of service into this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 4C.1.1.2 - To ensure that St. Lucie County maintains sufficient stormwater runoff, the following level -of -service standard shall be utilized in determining the appropriate amount of runoff for a project: Stormwater Master Plan --Level of Service Standards Structure/Facility 10 yr., 24 hr. 10 yr., 72 hr. 100 yr., 72 hr. Houses/Building <FFE' <FFE <FFE Evacuation Routes2 1/2W3 <0.5 ft. <1.0 ft. Arterial Roads4 1/2W <0.5 ft. <1.0 ft. Other Roads5 <0.5 ft. <0.75 ft. <1.5 ft. 1 Peak flood stages less than first (finished) floor elevation based on available data. 2 Evacuation routes as defined by the County and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. St. Lucie County 4-7 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs 3 Flooding limited to each side of the road such that one-half of the roadway width or one travel lane is not flooded. 4 Roads with four or more travel lanes, or roads that are only access to a respective area/development(secondary evacuation routes). 5 Other roads which are not critical for evacuation, but which will be used to estimate encroachment on FFEs. Policy 4C.1.1.3 - The Level of Service standard in Policy 4C.1.1.2 shall be applicable to all commercial, industrial and residential development activities within the Unincorporated St. Lucie County. Policy 4C.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 St. Lucie River, including those portions within the designated aquatic preserve, and the Indian River La000n. Objective 4C.1.2: The County will maintain an inventory of floodprone areas located within its jurisdiction. Policy 4C.1.2.1 - The County shall maintain an inventory of flooding complaints. Policy 4C.1.2.2 - The County shall request the South Florida Water Management District, North St. Lucie River Water Control District and Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District establish system -wide water level monitoring stations in order to provide the data base necessary for the development of adequate stormwater management programs. Objective 4C.1.3: The County shall enforce existing land development regulations which support the protection and maintenance of the natural functions (flow and storage) of the 100-year floodplain and other natural drainage features. Policy 4C.1.3.1 - The County shall continue to enforce the Land Development Code regulating construction standards within the 100-year flood plain. Policy 4C.1.3.2 - The County shall provide direction and guidance to the general public on stormwater and floodplain management issues. Objective 4C.1.4: The County, in conjunction with the South Florida Water Management District, shall review and evaluate existing drainage studies and plans within the County's jurisdiction to determine their relevance to the current stormwater regulations. Policy 4C.1.4.1 - The County shall request that the South Florida Water Management District continue to update the inventory of groundwater levels within the County. Policy 4C.1.4.2 - All development will be specifically conditioned on the availability of services necessary to maintain Level of Service standards as adopted within this Comprehensive Plan. Goal 4.C.2: It is the goal of St. Lucie County to implement projects and policies to meet the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) allocations contained within the Department of Environmental St. Lucie County 4-8 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Protection (DEP) Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). Objective 4C.2.1: The County shall maintain, amend, and update land development regulations which support the stormwater pollution reduction goals contained within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). Policy 4C.1.5.1 — The County shall continue to enforce the Land Development Code and applicable state laws governing water quality requirements for non-exempt activity within the unincorporated limits. Policy 4C.1.5.1 — The County shall continue to construct capital projects which reduce the pollutant load of stormwater runoff. Goal 4.C.33: It is the goal of St. Lucie County to implement a County -wide drainage system for urban and nonurban areas. Objective 4C.33.1 - The County will continue to implement the master drainage plan. Policy 4C.33.1.1 - The County will continue to seek funding from State/federal grants and/or assessments in the area served by drainage improvements. Policy 4C.33.1.2 - No development authorizations shall be issued unless there is provided to St. Lucie County assurance that all required drainage improvements will be provided for both on -site and off -site. Policy 4C.33.1.3 - No final certificate of occupancy, as may be further defined in the Land Development Code, 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. Goal 4C.43: It is the goal of St. Lucie County to ensure that the surficial groundwater quality is the highest possible for potable purposes. Objective 4C.43.1: To improve the water quality level of areas that fail to meet potable standards, and to prevent the further contamination of the surfcial aquifer. Policy 4C.43.1.1 - The County shall continue to enforce the Land Development Code, including regulations governing the protection of potable wellfields from possible sources of contamination. Policy 4C.4.3.1.2 - The County shall coordinate with the FDEP, the SFWMD, local municipalities and other appropriate agencies in alternative water supply planning efforts. Policy 4C.4.3.1.3 - The County shall continue developing and maintaining 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 4C.43.1.4 - The County shall continue to cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District in the identification and closure of free -flowing artesian wells. St. Lucie County 4-9 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Policy 4C.43.1.5 - The County Land Development Code shall continue to include comprehensive stormwater management including consideration of the following: 1. The use of stormwater detention and/or retention; 2. Stream bank and shoreline buffer zones; 3. General design and construction standards for onsite stormwater management. Policy 4C.43.1.6 - The County shall continue to promote o„-aluato the {i^"^^i-' fo;;Aiti°ety e#sef�eFat+r��Low Impact Design (LID) stormwater management techniques, such as bioretention, vegetated swales, rain gardens, and permeable pavements, by PeserR13er 244-3 in conjunction with South Florida Water Management and Florida Department of Environmental Protection criteria for new development. Policy 4C.43.1.7 - The County shall assist the Federal Government, State of Florida, the South Florida Water Management District, Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District and North St. Lucie River Water Control District in their efforts to improve the water quality of the primary drainage systems through the implementation of current state regulations Gha of 17 49Perms and GhapteF 17 25 FAG. Objective 4C.53.2: The County shall enforce the Land Development Code for regulating land use and development to protect the functions of natural groundwater recharge areas. Policy 4C.53.2.1 - 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 4C.53.2.2 - The County will continue to work with the St. Lucie County Health Department, Environmental Health Section, by verifying the issuance of the septic tank permit before a building permit is issued. Policy 4C.53.2.3 - The County will continue to assist the St. Lucie County Health Department, 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 4C.53.2.4 - 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. SANITARY SEWER SUBELEMENT Goal 413.1: 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. Objective 413.1.1: Sanitary sewer facilities shall be provided by the County in a manner that shall not promote urban sprawl. Policy 4D.1.1.1 - 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 will not promote linear or leapfrog development. The utility service areas shall be reviewed St. Lucie County 4-10 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs and updated every 5 years (beginning 2008) and shall not include those areas already being served by Fort Pierce Utility Authority or Port St. Lucie Utilities, and St. Lucie West Services District. Policy 4D.1.1.2 - The County Utility District will determine the most cost effective and efficient means of providing sanitary sewer services to all areas of the urban service 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 District will determine the most cost effective and efficient means of providing sanitary sewer services for all development that may be approved by the County Commission within the unincorporated areas of the County outside the urban service area which approval is subject to the provision of sanitary sewer service within such development. Policy 4D.1.1.3 - In order to discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl, as defined in Sections 163.3164 and 163.3177, Florida Statues in the unincorporated areas of the County, no water or sewer utility companies shall be permitted to construct or install water or sewer facilities to serve or provide water or sewer utility service to new development within the unincorporated areas of the County without the consent of the County Commission. Policy 4D.1.1.4 - The County shall monitor and review the availability of sanitary sewer service from the various potential suppliers of such service to the unincorporated areas of the County in a Service Availability Report. Policy 4D.1.1.5 - The County shall investigate alternate methods of waste disposal other than septic tanks. Objective 4D1.2: The County shall implement procedures for ensuring that when a development permit is issued, pursuant to the 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 4D.1.2.1 - Levels of service for on -site improvements, including sewer connection lines, shall be as required of the developer in the Land Development Code. Policy 4D.1.2.2 - The standards for level of service for sanitary sewer systems other than those owned and operated by FPUA shall be Permanent & Seasonal Residents - 100 gpcd. The LOS standard for those areas of the unincorporated County served by FPUA shall be 110 gpcd. Policy 4D.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 4D.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 4D1.2.5 - Development approved by the County Commission within the unincorporated area of the County requiring sanitary sewer service will only be permitted St. Lucie County 4-11 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs when such development ties into existing sanitary sewer facilities of or makes provision for obtaining water or sewer utility service from the County Utility District, the Ft. Pierce Utility Authority, the City of Port St. Lucie or another utility service that has the consent of the County pursuant to Policy 4D.1.1.3 within their respective sanitary sewer service areas in accordance with the then in effect utility extension policy of the applicable sanitary sewer service provider. Policy 413.1.2.6 - 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. Objective 413.1.3: The County will establish and maintain a five-year and twenty-year schedule of capital improvement needs for sanitary sewer facilities in recognized County service areas. Policy 4D.1.3.1 - The following public facility improvements within a facility type are to be considered in the following order or priority, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners: A. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, including repair, remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving and/or maintaining levels of service. B. New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in levels of service. C. New facilities that provide the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of the Capital Improvements Element. D. Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of achieving and/or maintaining levels of service. E. New facilities that exceed the adopted levels of service for new growth during the next five fiscal years by either: 1) Providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth beyond the next five fiscal years, or 2) Providing higher quality public facilities that are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities. F. All facilities scheduled for construction or improvement in accordance with this Policy shall be evaluated to identify any plans of State agencies or the South Florida Water Management District that affect, or will be affected by, the proposed capital improvement. 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. Policy 4D.1.3.2 - In the event that the planned capacity of public facilities is insufficient to serve all applicants for development orders, the Board of County Commissioners will schedule capital improvements to serve developments in the following order of priority: A. Previously approved orders permitting new development, B. New orders permitting redevelopment, and C. New orders permitting new development. Objective 4D.1.4 - The County will enforce the mandatory requirements for design, operation, and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems. St. Lucie County 4-12 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Policy 413.1.4.1 - 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 413.1.4.2 - The County shall, in conjunction with the St. Lucie Health Department, limit use of on -site wastewater treatment systems to the following conditions: Existing septic tank and package treatment plants may remain in service until such time as centralized service is made available; Use of septic tank systems concurrent with on -site potable water wells for new single family detached residential development shall be limited, depending on soil and water table conditions, and shall be in compliance with State regulations; Use of small package treatment plants shall be limited to use where central facilities are not available in the rural County area and shall be limited to use in order to provide pre- treatment of sewage where required for particular industries or commercial uses prior to discharge into regional systems in the sanitary sewer areas if such a system is available; and Interim wastewater plants may be used for residential developments until central sewer service is available; in compliance with Section 381.272(1), Florida Statute, all 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. Policy 4D.1.4.3 - 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 4D.1.4.4 - 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 413.1.4.5 - The County shall coordinate with FDEP to encourage small package treatment plants to connect to a central sewer system when feasible. Objective 4D.1.5: 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. St. Lucie County 4-13 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Policy 4D.1.5.1 -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. Goal 4D.2: St. Lucie County will ensure wastewater service for sub -regional or regional areas to meet existing and projected demands in those areas. Objective 4D.2.1: Every 5-years beginning in 2008, the County will evaluate the County -wide Water and Wastewater Master Plan for wastewater in the unincorporated County areas. Policy 4D.2.1.1 - By QGtobeF 34, 20 he County shall continue to review and update the Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Mastp Plan and ^04^He to Fev*ew ^^�' updateitevery 5 years theFeafte to identify and provide for public wastewater service to include: A. 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. B. Redefine the potential service areas. C. Provide population projections for the service areas based on the population projections used in the development of this Comprehensive Plan. D. Estimate the size of necessary treatment facilities. E. Suggest general locations for any new treatment facilities. F. Identify any remaining potential utility acquisitions. G. Provide budget estimates for the necessary capital improvements associated with the development of the County utility system, or components thereof. H. Estimate operating costs for the facilities. I. Provide an outline of financing options and implementation guidelines. Policy 4D.2.1.2 - In order to provide sufficient Levels of Service for Sanitary Sewer, the County shall implement the recommendations of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. Objective 4D.2.2: The County shall provide, where feasible, public sanitary sewer service within the unincorporated areas of the County; criteria for evaluating the feasibility of providing such public sanitary sewer service will be part of each Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update. Policy 4D.2.2.1 - The County shall authorize engineering and financial studies for areas identified under Policy 4D.2.1.1, which studies will include: A. Review of area needs and time frame for development. B. Preliminary identification of public facility development necessary to meet the needs and timing of provision of public sanitary sewer service. C. Preliminary cost estimates and a schedule of capital expenditure projects financial considerations, including recommended method of funding, rate structure and revenue projections. Policy 4D.2.2.2 - The cost of all new sanitary sewer infrastructure and collection systems shall be borne by those who directly benefit from the improved facilities. St. Lucie County 4-14 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs Policy 4D.2.2.3 - In order to provide the most cost effective and efficient provision of public sanitary sewer service within the unincorporated areas of the County, the County shall communicate with the other potential providers of public sanitary sewer service regarding availability of and willingness to provide public sanitary sewer service from such providers to meet the needs of development within the unincorporated areas of the County through a bulk service agreement with the County. Policy 4D.2.2.4 - The impact new customers have on sanitary sewer infrastructure, including collection and transmission systems, treatment facilities, disposal facilities, reclaimed water treatment facilities and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems shall be borne by those new customers, and shall be funded by the new customers in advance of the provision of sanitary sewer infrastructure. Objective 4D.2.3: Initiate programs to acquire private utilities serving the unincorporated area that are capable of expansion and of sustaining themselves with revenues. Policy 4D.2.3.1 - The County shall study those existing private utilities of appreciable service area size to determine their value and revenue -producing potential. In addition, needed capital improvements and service area expansion potential should be considered. Policy 4D.2.3.2 - The County shall consider for acquisition those private utilities which would benefit the public welfare through acquisition by the County. Policy 4D.2.3.3 - When areas previously served by package treatment plants are connected to a central system, it shall not be the responsibility of the central system to purchase these package treatment plants or incur the cost associated with removal. St. Lucie County 4-15 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 5 COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. E X C E P T 1 0 N A L SOLU T I O N S" COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 5.1: 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 and shall comply with the Florida Building Code floodplain management standards set forth by FEMA, set forth in 44 C.F.R. part 60, and applicable regulations regarding construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line. Objective 5.1.1: 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. Policy 5.1.1.1 - 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 5.1.1.2 - All land development regulations adopted pursuant to this element shall be consistent with: a. The Future Land Use Element and Map; b. The County's Hutchinson Island Residential Development Ordinance; c. Vested development rights; d. The County's Hutchinson Island Coastal Area Protection Ordinance, and the Sea Turtle Protection QFdiRaRGe Regulations; and e. The goals, objective and policies of this element and the Conservation Element concerning the protection, appropriate use, and conservation of natural resources. Policy 5.1.1.3 - Erosion control measures shall be limited to those that do Rot minimize interference with the natural resources and processes of the coastal area. Policy 5.1.1.4 - Future development or redevelopment within the coastal area shall provide infrastructure to service the development or redevelopment at the Level of Service standards adopted in the appropriate elements of this Comprehensive Plan, and which is consistent with the coastal resource protection, access, potential strategies for adaptation and mitigation, aPA--safe evacuation requirements of this Comprehensive Plan, and as further provided for in the Capital Improvements Element. Policy 5.1.1.5 - The County shall continue to coordinate with appropriate State agencies in meeting the goals and policies of the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic St. Lucie County 5-1 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Preserves Management Plan, the North Fork of the St. Lucie River Aquatic Preserve Management Plan, the Indian River Lagoon Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan, and the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan. Coordination will consist of, at a minimum, continual participation on applicable committees and task forces as well as the provision of administrative and fiscal support. Policy 5.1.1.6 - 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 or create increased frequency and severity of flooding or associated erosion. Policy 5.1.1.7 - St. Lucie County land use and coastal planning area development decisions shall eAseUrage-arid support the preservation of working waterfronts as defined in Section 342.07, F.S., ^f fhe FleFeda Statutes to promote the enhancement of the waterfront/coastal area with boat hauling and repairing businesses commercial fishing facilities coastal research organizations, marine industries ports harbors and other similar water -dependent uses, while taking into consideration potential strategies for adaptation and mitigation. Policy 5.1.1.8 - Approval for development or redevelopment of a site within the coastal planning area shall require the following conditions: a. The removal of all invasive exotic vegetation from the site; b. A site appropriate re -vegetation plan of native species; c. A long-term maintenance plan to continue to keep the site free of invasive exotic vegetation;-aAd d_A soil stabilization plan for areas disturbed by the removal of vegetation: and d:e Consideration of shore stabilization, floodplain management standards and hazard mitigation strategies which reduce floodplain alteration and damage or loss due to natural disasters and storm surge.- Policy 5.1.1.9 - Through the development review process the County shall continue to monitor the condition and characteristics of the coastal dune and other natural resources to ensure responsible development. The coastal beach and dune system reduces potential damages to upland property and infrastructure from major storm events. A dune restoration plan should be developed pursuant to Section 163.3178(2)(e) F.S.. to address the steps necessary to restore or maintain the dune system in the event it is heavily impacted from a storm event. Proposed developments should incorporate measures that clearly identify and reserve an unobstructed beach and dune access corridor(s) to have access for restoration efforts. Conservation management policies shall be revised and refined as needed to remain responsive to evolving problems or issues. St. Lucie County 5-2 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Policy 5.1.1.10 - The County shall continue to monitor all credible climate change and sea level rise data and what direct and potential effects this has on the coastal system natural resources. Based on this data, and input from the community, the County shall evaluate and update the resource protection standards of the Land Development Code and this plan as necessaryto reduce potential vulnerabilities and provide for recovery actions which increase the resiliency of the County. Policy 5.1.1.11 - The County shall direct all inappropriate future land uses away from the coastal planning area and shall ensure that its code compliance process continues to identify and address all unsafe and non -compliant uses. Consideration for the relocation mitigation or replacement of any of the existing infrastructure in the coastal high hazard area, as may be deemed appropriate by the County, shall be coordinated with the state when state funding is anticipated to be needed for implementation of the project. The County shall limit future public expenditure for new infrastructure which will subsidize growth within the coastal high hazard area: expenditures for restoration and maintenance are exempt from these limitations as well as expenditures for the enhancement and protection of natural resources or for public land acquisition is encouraged. Policy 5.1.1.12 — The County shall support the efforts of federal, state and local environmental and planning agencies to develop assess and recommend a suite of planning tools and adaptation strategies to maximize opportunities to protect coastal resources from impacts of an increased frequency of storms, surge and flooding and aid in the reduction and removal of coastal real property from flood zone designations The County shall adopt and implement applicable planning tools and adaptation strategies that become available to address vulnerable coastal development infrastructure transportation facilities, and natural resources As funding permits, the County shall explore acquisition opportunities to protect natural systems to address shifting habitats from a rising sea potential threats and loss of marine ecosystems and habitat, erosion, and ecosystem -based' approaches to exotic species and vegetation management. Objective 5.1.2: 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 Code criteria and standards #ef 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. The Land Development Code shall include open space requirements, buffers and clustering of density as means to protect existing coastal uplands or wetlands, and native communities. Measures to mitigate for any unavoidable impacts shall also be included. Policy 5.1.2.1 - The County shall continue to implement and enforce land development regulations that require the use of native or drought tolerant vegetation adapted to existing soil and climatic conditions in landscaping in the coastal area. Policy 5.1.2.2 - The County shall require the removal and eradication of all nuisance and exetie—invasive vegetation uring construction of new development and replacement St. Lucie County 5-3 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs with native eF dFought teleFaRt plant species. Policy 5.1.2.3 - The County shall continue to implement and enforce the Land Development Code which requires a minimum 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. Policy 5.1.2.4 - The Land Development Code shall require the installation or preservation of a native vegetative transitional buffer adjacent to all wetlands, submerged lands, or other surface waters, regardless of whether these be naturally occurring or manmade. Policy 5.1.2.5 - Mosquito impoundments shall continue to 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 5.1.2.6 - 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 5.1.2.7 - The County shall continue to evaluate erosion problems and implement erosion control measures, along Indian River Drive south of Fort Pierce. Erosion control measures shall be consistent with requirements for native or drought tolerant vegetation. Policy 5.1.2.8 - There shall be no net loss of existing wetland functions or values. The County shall implement this policy through the site plan and building application permitting process. Policy 5.1.2.9 - 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 St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon, including their natural tributaries. Policy 5.1.2.10 - Management and recreation development plans for lands purchased through State and local natural resource protection programs (Environmentally Significant Lands, Save Our Coasts, Florida St. Lucie County 5-4 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Forever shall only allow for development that minimizes impacts to natural resources and does not degrade the long-term viability of existing natural resources on the site. Where possible all plans should assist to restore the biodiversity of plant and animal species in the coastal area while providing reasonable public access. Objective 5.1.3: Protection of Living Marine Resources. St. Lucie County shall protect, conserve, or enhance living marine resources and continue to implement regulations to reduce adverse impacts caused by development. Policy 5.1.3.1 - The County shall continue to implement the Sea Turtle Protection—regulationsBFdipaase. The Sea Turtle Protection 9FdiRaRG9 regulations shall be periodically reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure adequate protection for sea turtles in St. Lucie County. Policy 5.1.3.2 - The St. Lucie County Manatee Protection Plan, dated March 1, 2002, is hereby included within this Comprehensive Plan by Reference. All development activities affected by this plan shall be governed accordingly. Policy 5.1.3.3 - 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 5.1.3.4 - St. Lucie County shall support the continued periodic monitoring of seagrass bed conditions within the County. The County shall protect shorelines containing significant seagrass habitat and shall seek to restore seagrass coverage, where possible. Policy 5.1.3.5 - St. Lucie County shall assist the FDEP upon request in establishing well marked stacking and mooring areas for ships and boats in order to protect reefs and seagrass beds. Policy 5.1.3.6 - 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 5.1.3.7 - Spoil islands shall be retained in public ownership and managed for wildlife habitat, and/or when appropriate, water -dependent public recreation areas. The County will use native vegetation during revegetation projects and eradicate or manage for exotic species insofar as possible. Policy 6.1.3.8 - The County shall support efforts made to designate the St. Lucie nearshore and Oculina Reefs as Federal marine sanctuaries in accordance with the Federal Marine Sanctuary Program. Policy 5.1.3.9 - The County shall continue to Feview and evaluate information OR altema#+ve monitor the potential use of offshore sand sources for beFFewMater�al fnr +hn Cnh Diornn PeedeF Beach Re6tOFatinn PFej + future beach nourishment outside of our area in an effort to protect nearshore and offshore natural reefs resources. St. Lucie County 5-5 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Policy 6.1.3.10 - The County shall discourage development activities on submerged lands. Policy 5.1.3.11 - The County shall continue efforts to reconnect all impounded marshes to the Indian River Lagoon. Policy 5.1.3.12 - 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 bike lanes and by locating greenway hubs in close proximity to mass transit stops. Policy 5.1.3.13 - The County shall continue the acquisition and preservation of environmentally significant lands to preserve, protect and restore the biological diversity, integrity and productivity of ecological communities. Policy 6.1.3.14 - The County shall cooperate with and assist the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 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 5.1.3.15 - The County shall require that land development projects within the coastal area demonstrate nondegradation of water quality for all discharges into receiving waters designated as "Conditionally Approved" or "Approved" Department of Environmental Protection Shellfish Harvesting Area. Policy 5.1.3.16 - The Artificial Reef Program shall continue to construct diverse habitats that will benefit listed and regulated species. Objective 5.1.4: Water Quality Enhancement. 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 maintenance or improvement of water quality. Policy 5.1.4.1 - No new untreated point source discharges into coastal waters for stormwater runoff and wastewater effluent will be permitted. Policy 6.1.4.2 - 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 5.1.4.3 - New causeways across the Indian River Lagoon shall be prohibited in order to reduce further constriction of water circulation. New St. Lucie County 5-6 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs infrastructure must be demonstrated to meet all of the measures spelled out in Goal 5.1. Policy 5.1.4.4 - In order to reduce nonpoint source pollutant loadings and improve the functioning of the County's drainage system, the County shall continue to use a franchise hauler to collect residential solid waste in the urban unincorporated County. Policy 5.1.4.5 - 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 Intracoastal Waterway in St. Lucie County. Dredge disposal sites within the jurisdiction of the County should first be used to serve the needs of St. Lucie County and then, if sufficient capacity in the County sites exists, extraterritorial depositions may be permitted. All spoil from the dredging of the Lagoon shall be placed on uplands once an upland site is established. Policy 5.1.4.6 - 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 5.1.4.7 - The County shall continue to address point and nonpoint 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 5.1.4.8 - The County shall continue to address water quality problems identified in the data and analysis section of this element through: a. continual cooperation in SWIM (Surface Water Improvement and Management) programs; b. the implementation of the St. Lucie County Stormwater Master Plan; c. enforcement of regulations to improve control of illegal dumping into canals, ditches and waterways, and increase implementation of urban and agricultural best management practices; d. Agggressively lobbying and taking leadership to plan and locate water preserve facilities within St. Lucie County in order to attenuate storm water discharge, eliminate agricultural pollutants, and manage salinity in the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon. e. Rpublic purchase and protection of upland buffer area along all natural waterways. Policy 5.1.4.9 - The County shall continue to construct stormwater management improvements in a manner that enhances receiving waters and provides habitat for native animal and plant species. Policy 5.1.4.10 - 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. The County shall also ifncrease St. Lucie County 5-7 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs public awareness of and involvement in programs to protect, enhance and restore the estuaries, including efforts to reduce the impacts of stormwater and freshwater discharges. Policy 5.1.4.11 - The County shall continue to evaluate and update the Stormwater Master Plan to address water quality issues. Policy 6.1.4.12 - The County shall continue-tG exploration of the relocation of the Ft Pierce Utility Authority (FPUA) island sewer treatment facility to reduce potential water quality impacts improve resiliency, and to promote the sustainable redevelopment of the island property together with the coastal area. Objective 5.1.5: Beaches and Dunes. St. Lucie County shall provide for the protection and restoration of beaches and dunes through enforcement and ongoing review of the Coastal Area Protection Ordinance. Policy 5.1.5.1 - The County shall only allow construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line, including construction of coastal or shore protection structures, upon issuance by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection of the applicable permit authorizing that construction. Any construction activities seaward of the coastal construction control lines established pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S. must be consistent with Chapter 161, F.S. Policy 5.1.6.2 - Techniques for inlet maintenance which provide for long-term beach stability through facilitation of normal littoral processes shall be supported. Policy 5.1.5.3 - The beach renourishment projects sefreRtly 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 5.1. The County shall cooperate with federal and State agencies on any beach and dune renourishment programs and any coral reef protection or establishment programs that enhance coastal resiliency and storm protection. Policy 5.1.5.4 - The County shall explore the feasibility for providing provisions for public access to state-owned beaches created through renourishment projects conducted at the public's expense. Policy 6.1.5.5 - Access to the beach for development will be confined to walkways designed to protect dune systems, subject to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection approval and consistent with the dedicated beach and dune system identified under Policy 5.1.1.9. Policy 5.1.6.6 - 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 5.1.5.7 - The Land Development Code shall provide guidelines for evaluating removal of previously existing manmade alterations on a dune, beach or shoreline system when reviewing applications for redevelopment. St. Lucie County 5-8 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Policy 5.1.5.8 - The County shall support and, when appropriate, assist the conservation efforts of public and private organizations which protect and promote the protection of marine turtles and turtle nesting habitat. Policy 5.1.5.9 - The County shall maintain a program for the removal of invasive exotic vegetation, re -vegetation with appropriate species and maintenance of County -owned beaches and beach dune areas. Restoration projects shall be completed as funding is established and sources become available. Local, state, federal and private funding sources shall be pursued and used to support restoration projects. Objective 5.1.6: Historic Preservation. The County shall provide for the protection, preservation, or sensitive reuse of historic resources in the coastal area, through enforcement and implementation of the Historic Preservation- regulations0fd4 arse. Policy 5.1.6.1 - 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 it is found to be of great significance. Policy 5.1.6.2 - In 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 6.1.6.3 - Donations of significant historic or archaeological sites shall be considered for acceptance by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy 5.1.6.4 - The County shall continue to review the effectiveness of the Historic Preservation BfdiRaRGe—regulations and amend as conditions necessitate. Policy 5.1.6.5 - The following shall be components of the Historic Preservation program: a. The ongoing identification, designation, and mapping of any structures or sites that meet the criteria contained in the Historic Preservation 9fdiRaRGe regulations for designation as an historic site; and b. The submission of a list of any such designated historic resources to the U.S. Department of the Interior for inclusion of the National Register of Historic Places and Florida Department of State Division of Historic Resources for consideration for inclusion in the Master Site File. Policy 5.1.6.6 - A list of historic resources shall be continually updated as information becomes available. Policy 6.1.6.7 - Historic resources and their environments should be included and protected in public acquisition programs for recreation, open space and conservation. Policy 5.1.6.8 - County historic preservation regulations shall provide that: a. No existing archaeological sites shall be excavated, scraped, leveled, or St. Lucie County 5-9 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs altered without supervision of a professional archaeologist utilizing acceptable techniques; b. An archaeological survey may be required as part of development reviews; c. If evidence of historical or archaeological value is exposed through construction or site preparation, work on that location will be temporarily suspended until evaluated by the County or their designees. Objective 5.1.7: Marine Facilities Siting. As outlined in the Boating Facilities Siting component of the Manatee Protection Plan, St. Lucie County shall balance the need for environmental protection and restoration with the demands for public, as well as private boating facilities. Policy 5.1.7.1 - The County shall require prospective marina developers to "-comply with the Manatee Protection Plan and review the information with the County Planning and Development Services Director to discuss the potential issues for development of marinas in the Indian River Lagoon and North Fork of the St. Lucie River. An official pre -application meeting should be held with the St. Lucie County Planning Maeager--Department for early identification of siting issues. Policy 5.1.7.2 - Marinas shall be compatible with the St. Lucie County Future Land Use Map and natural resource protection standards in terms of the types and intensities of uses and the provision of methods to offset and mitigate impacts to natural coastal area resources. Policy 5.1.7.3 - New marina facilities shall be located in areas that minimi-o where maximum physical advantages exist and where no excessive impacts are foreseen on natural resources, archaeological or historic resources and other significant resource. Policy 5.1.7.4 - St. Lucie County shall encourage the expansion of existing marina facilities and any new water -dependent development to take place in disturbed areas. Policy 5.1.7.5 - 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 St. Lucie County. The plan will include operation and safety procedures and contingency plans for cleanup of a potential spill. Policy 5.1.7.6 - Due to the direct economic impact of the marine industry, St. Lucie County shall encourage continued orderly growth of this industry in a manner that maintains the economic value of coastal resources, and is built in a resilient manner considering an increased frequency of storms, surge and flooding and stormwater runoff in growth decisions. Policy 5.1.7.7 - Public marinas, beaches, and other recreational facilities shall be sited with access to major transportation systems, including non -motorized facilities and existing and proposed mass transit stops. St. Lucie County 5-10 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Policy 6.1.7.8 - New and expanded marina facilities shall utilize dry storage, where -passible feasible. St. 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 and floodplain management standards and hazard mitigation strategies that reduce floodplain alteration and damage or loss due to natural disasters -its. Policy 5.1.7.9 - St. Lucie County shall consider zoning classifications for marina development and adopt performance standards and other controlling measures cited in the siting study for implementation through the development review process. Policy 51710 - St. Lucie County shall encourage new and existing redeveloping or expanding marinas to adopt Best Management Practices as recommended by Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Clean Marina Program. St. Lucie County 5-11 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Goal 5.2: Reducing vulnerability to hazards. St. Lucie County shall strive to protect the people and property in St. Lucie County from the effects of hurricane storm damage and other hazards. 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 hurricanes, storm surges, wildfires, sinkholes or other potential hazards. Objective 5.2.1: Coastal High Hazard Area. The County shall address development and redevelopment in the coastal area consistent with +n-the County's HUFFicane €vaG atie Comprehensive Emergencv Management Plan, Local Mitigation Strategy, and the National Flood Insurance Program. Policy 5.2.1.1 - The coastal high hazard area shall be defined pursuant to Section Ghapter--163.3178(2)(h)F.S as the area below the elevation of the category 1 storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lakes, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model. The coastal high hazard map based on 2016-2017 data from the Florida Division of Emergency Management is included in the comprehensive plan map series. Policy 5.2.1.2 - New sanitary sewer facilities in the coastal high hazard area shall be flood -proofed to prevent inflow and insure that raw sewage does not leak from them during flood events. Policy 5.2.1.3 - The construction of County -funded public facilities in the coastal high hazard area shall be prohibited, unless the facility is necessary for public access, natural resource restoration or enhancement, or to provide for recreational facilities and other appropriate water dependent facilities. Policy 5.2.1.4 - 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 National Flood Insurance Program, aPA--the County's Coastal Construction Code and the Florida Building Code. Policy 6.2.1.5 - The County shall through land use designation and development review, regulate and limit the type of uses in the designated Coastal High Hazard Area. Protection of human life and protection of natural resource system shall be maximized. The County shall direct population concentrations away from known or predicted Coastal High Hazard Areas as defined in the Land Development Code. Policy 6.2.1.6 - The County shall consider the most current and credible sea level rise data when planning long term infrastructure and capital improvement expenditures and land use amendments in areas less than 10 feet in elevation and consider the resilience and survivability of buildings and infrastructure to tropical storms hurricanes storm surge or other potential hazards. Policy 5.2.1.7 - The County shall increase public awareness of hazards and their impacts by providing hazard mitigation information to the public and to County personnel. Information shall address evacuation, sheltering, building techniques to reduce hurricane and storm hazards. Additionally, wildfire safety information, and any other hazard mitigation issues that could help prevent loss of life and St. Lucie County 5-12 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs property shall be addressed. Policy 5.2.1.8 - The County shall coordinate and cooperate with emergency management officials when making land use decisions, capital improvements, and creating other planning initiatives. County planners shall incorporate the recommendations of the hazard mitigation annex of the local peacetime emergency plan and applicable existing interagency hazard mitigation reports, as deemed appropriate into planning programs. Policy 5.2.1.9 - The County shall ensure that its code compliance process continues to identify and require the removal and/or rehabilitation of structures that are a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare. Policy 5.2.1.10 - The County shall maintain consistency with the program policies of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and shall monitor new cost effective programs for minimizing flood damage. Such programs may include modifications in construction setback requirements or other site design techniques, as well as upgraded building and construction techniques. The County's adopted flood protection regulations shall be amended as necessitated by changes in FEMA regulations. Policy 5.2.1.11 - The County shall provide public information about wildfire hazards and encourage the removal of fuel sources near structures. Policy 6.2.1.12 - The County shall consider hazard mitigation initiatives when determining capital improvement expenditures. Policy 5.2.1.13 - The County shall continue to coordinate with the U.S. Department of Interior as it pertains to their digital mapping pilot project of the CBRA zones within St. Lucie County and potential funding issues. Policy 5.2.1.14 - The County shall continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System to protect the County's floodplain and to the maximum extent possible shall seek to improve its current CRS Class rating to improve the County's flood resiliency and providing discounts on flood insurance rates. Objective 5.2.2: Emergency Shelters. The County shall promote the construction of publicly owned buildings that can be safely utilized as public hurricane shelters. Policy 5.2.2.1 - On all newly constructed public buildings, the County shall explore the feasibility of construction to the standards for utilization of the building as a qualified emergency shelter space. Policy 5.2.2.2 — Coordinate with_Reque6t iA WFitiR9 that other governmental entities in the County to ensure the design of new buildings to the standards for utilization of the building as a qualified emergency shelter space when practicable. Coordinate with and-ask-the County's Public Safety Q*Gy AAaRager eR -Director to review and comment on proposals for new public buildings for use as emergency shelters. St. Lucie County 5-13 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Policy 5.2.2.3 - Structural and functional designs of County buildings shall be reviewed and retrofitted for public shelters where it is cost effective and/or practical. Policy 5.2.2.4 - All new residential development in excess of 50 units in areas subject to coastal flooding shall provide shelter space for 20 percent of the residents at a spacing requirement of 40 square feet per person, or demonstrate the availability of the shelter space. Objective 5.2.3: Hurricane Evacuation Clearance Time. The County shall maintain the worst -case 22.5-hour hurricane evacuation time. Policy 6.2.3.1 - 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. Policy 5.2.3.2 - Prior to the completion of the improvements described in Policy 5.2.3.1, the direction of traffic flow for one eastbound lane of each of these roadways (Midway Road, Port St. Lucie Boulevard, and Prima Vista Boulevard) shall be reversed, if necessary, during periods of emergency evacuation. Policy 5.2.3.3 - St. Lucie County shall continue to implement the Treasure Coast Hurricane Evacuation Plan. Policy 5.2.3.4 - The County will consider the improvement of hurricane evacuation clearance times when evaluating capital improvements. The County will continue to coordinate with the FDOT St Lucie Transportation Planninq Organization and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise to ensure transportation protects that improve clearance times are prioritized. Policy 5.2.3.6 - 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 St. Lucie County for review for consistency with regional and local plans. Conversely, St. Lucie County shall request for purposes of review, all hurricane evacuation studies and plans for nearby counties, municipalities within St. Lucie County, and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Objective 5.2.4: Post Disaster Redevelopment. 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 policies outlined below. St. Lucie County 5-14 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Policy 5.2.4.1 - 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 5.2.4.2 - A Recovery Task Force shall be named to include the Planning and Development Services Director, Gmorncnnv ManagemeRt Public Safety 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. Policy 5.2.4.3 - 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 5.2.4.4 - 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 5.2.4.6 - If appropriate to rebuild structures which suffer damage in excess of 50 percent of their appraised value, current requirements shall be met, including those enacted since construction of the structure inclusive of +Aelrg the Coastal Construction Control Line, FEMA floodplain management standards and hazard mitigation strategies which reduce floodplain alteration and damage or loss due to natural disasters and storm surge. Policy 5.2.4.6 - Structures which suffer repeated damage to pilings, foundations, or load -bearing walls and are proposed to be rebuilt shall be required to rebuild landward of their current location or modify the structure to delete the areas most prone to damage. Policy 5.2.4.7 - Repair or reconstruction of seawalls shall be accompanied by beach fill or other appropriate material authorized by the appropriate Federal or State permitting agencies. Policy 5.2.4.8 - The County shall assess the value of all structures in the coastal high hazard area and the utility of the land for public access, and evaluate the potential for acquisition, relocation, or other appropriate measures in line with fiscal constraints when post disaster opportunities arise. Policy 5.2.4.9 - The Recovery Task Force shall review all interagency hazard St. Lucie County 5-15 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs mitigation reports as they are produced and make recommendations for amendments to the comprehensive plan accordingly. Policy 6.2.4.10 - BY the begiRRiRg of the 2913 hUFFiGane 6easeR, tThe County shall deuelep-a maintain and regularly update its Post -Disaster Redevelopment Plan. Policy 5.2.4.11 - The Post -Disaster Redevelopment pPlan should ensure that actions needed to protect the public health and safety will receive the first priority in emergency permitting decisions. These actions should, at minimum, include the following: 1. Repairs to potable water, wastewater and power facilities; 2. Removal of debris from roadways and required infrastructure; 3. Stabilization or removal of any structure which is about to collapse; 4. Minimal repairs to make structures habitable; and 5. Emergency repairs related to environmental damage. Policy 5.2.4.12 - The Post -Disaster Redevelopment p. lan should provide a basis to: 1. Ensure a means to restore economic activity; 2. Establish a framework for deciding whether to implement a temporary moratorium on building activity as may be required for public safety; 3. Develop procedures for reviewing and deciding upon emergency building permits; 4. Coordinate with State and Federal officials to prepare disaster assistance applications; 5. Analyze and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners hazard mitigation options, including reconstruction or relocation of damaged public facilities; 6. Recommend amendments to the Local Peacetime Emergency Plan and other appropriate policies and procedures; and 7. Ensuring timely re-entry by County residents following an evacuation. Policy 5.2.4.13 — The Post -Disaster Redevelopment p lan should provide the basis for evaluating future options for damaged public facilities following a hurricane or other disaster event; which includes but is not limited to abandonment, repair in place, relocation and reconstruction with structural modifications. Final determination should at a minimum consider the following: 1. Construction and maintenance costs; 2. Recurring damages; 3. Impacts on land use, the environment, and the public sector; 4. Repair to any public facilities that are included in the inventory of the National Register of Historic Places shall be guided by the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation; 5. Consistency with federal funding provisions;-aad 6_Consideration of structural integrity and safety;and- 6-.7. Consideration of projected sea level rise. St. Lucie County 5-16 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Goal 5.3: The amount of public access to oceanic, estuarine, and riverine coastal resources shall be maintained and increased. Objective 5.3.1: Public Access. The County shall not experience a net loss of public beach, lagoon, and river access. The County shall continue to increase the, lagoonal shoreline access, boat ramps, and non -boat fishing access points. Programs for the acquisition of public access facilities shall be consistent with the financing ability of the County. Policy 5.3.1.1 - 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. Policy 6.3.1.2 - The County shall provide parking as needed for public recreation facilities - and shall periodically explore the financial feasibility of identifying and improving those areas along State Road AIIA where designated parking could be provided for access to either the beach or lagoon. Policy 5.3.1.34 - 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 5.3.1.46 - In developing land use policies for shoreline uses, first priority shall be directed toward: a. Non-structural shoreline protection uses such as native shoreline re - vegetation programs; b. Approved water -dependent estuarine shoreline uses such as: fish and wildlife production, recreation, pervious accessways, small dock facilities and residential multi -slip dock facilities without commercial fuel tanks or other commercial services; c. Water related or enhanced uses such as utilities requiring access to water, water enhanced recreation, and other water related uses consistent with the tLand dDevelopment eCode. Lowest priority shall be directed to non -water dependent uses. Second priority shall be directed toward water -related uses such as: a. Parking facilities for shoreline access; b. Residential structures which comply with the building code for structures within the coastal building zone; and c. Recreational facilities which comply with applicable codes. St. Lucie County 5-17 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Goal 5.4: Public facilities shall be adequate and available to serve the residents of and visitors to the County's coastal area. Objective 5.4.1: Concurrency and Public Facilities. The appropriate Level of Service standards within this Comprehensive Plan 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. Policy 5.4.1.1 - 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: a. Provide services to existing development (structures approved for development prior to the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan); b. Provide adequate evacuation in the event of emergency; or c. Provide for appropriate water dependent uses including the restoration or enhancement of natural resources within the coastal area. Policy 5.4.1.2 - When state funding is anticipated to be needed for the relocation, mitigation, or replacement of existing infrastructure in the Costal High Hazard Area, the County shall consider the feasibility and benefits of pursing such actions should funding become available. Policy 5.4.1.3 - The County shall cooperate with State and Federal guidelines for all beach renourishment projects which are consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Policy 6.4.1.4 - The County shall prohibit development proposals that would reduce the Level of Service provided by an adjacent renourished beach below locally determined criteria. Policy 6.4.1.5 - The County shall limit future development within water and sewer service areas to the capacity of the facilities to supply the appropriate Level of Service standards established in this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 5.4.1.6 - The County shall require turn lanes, parking lanes, or other paved areas, particularly at appropriate intersections, for new or improved roads, which can be used to increase the number of traffic lanes for hurricane evacuation. Policy 6.4.1.7 - 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 5.4.1.8 - The County shall continue to coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Florida to implement the Fort Pierce Inlet Management Plan as it relates to beach erosion and water quality improvement rp oiects. St. Lucie County 5-18 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs Policy 5.4.1.4-A9 - The County shall ensure that required infrastructure is available to serve the development or redevelopment in the coastal planning area at the densities proposed by the future land use plan, consistent with coastal resource protection and hurricane evacuation needs. Policy 5.4.1.10 - In the capital improvements planning process, infrastructure decisions shall consider the most energy efficient technologies available. This analysis shall include the useful life of the infrastructure and the cost savings related to reduced energy needs, operations and maintenance saved from such efficiency goals. St. Lucie County shall evaluate the costs and benefits of adaptation alternatives in the location and design of new infrastructure as well as the fortification or retrofitting of existing infrastructure. Policy 6.4.1.11 - St. Lucie County shall evaluate opportunities to protect coastal investments and infrastructure, as necessary and feasible, from the impacts of natural disasters. Specifically, the County will maintain shoreline protection and erosion control by: a. Continuing the appropriate use of beach nourishment and pursuit of sand bypassing; and b. Facilitating the installation and maintenance of native beach dune vegetation along appropriate areas of beach. St. Lucie County 5-19 June 2018_ revised Feb. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 6 CONSERVATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES *Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. 1,7E X C E P T I O N A L $ 0 L U T[ 0 N 5" CONSERVATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 6.1: The natural resources of St. Lucie County shall be protected, appropriately used, or conserved in a manner which maximizes their functions, and values. Objective 6.1.1: Air quality within St. Lucie County shall meet or surpass National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for all pollutants measured by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Policy 6.1.1.1 - Annually review existing air quality reports and confer with the FDEP on the source(s) of air quality violations and the proper abatement methods. If needed, coordinate with the FDEP in their efforts to enforce clean air standards. Policy 6.1.1.2 - St. Lucie County shall facilitate development that maximizes energy efficiency and sustainability. This shall include implementing Land Development Code standards that promote the types of land use patterns and development techniques that will reduce the total fossil fuel energy required to build and maintain urban land uses. This shall include standards that promote mixed land use patterns, urban infill, public transit and provide non -motorized interconnections between land use types to reduce auto dependence and vehicle miles traveled. Policy 6.1.1.3 - Land Development Code shall incorporate performance standards which combat erosion and generation of fugitive dust particles. At a minimum, construction practices including but not limited to seeding, wetting, and mulching which minimize airborne dust and particulate emission generated by construction activities shall be undertaken within five working days of completion of clearing work. Policy 6.1.1.4 - The County shall continue to support, seek additional funding sources for, and implement the Greenways and Trails Master Plan to facilitate and encourage alternative transportation means. Policy 6.1.1.5 - The County shall continue to review implementable measures that would effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and as financially feasible, enact effective measure to reduce emissions generated by County government operations and by policies effecting community -wide functions. Objective 6.1.2: The County shall continue to enforce Land Development Code provisions which require the conservation, appropriate use, and protection of surface waters. Policy 6.1.2.1 - The County's Land Development Code shall address comprehensive stormwater management including the following: a. The use of stormwater detention and/or retention; b. Stream bank and shoreline buffer zones; c. General design and construction standards for on -site stormwater St. Lucie County 6-1 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs management; d. Best Management Practices for urban and agricultural development; and e. Standards for new discharges to Outstanding Florida Waters. Policy 6.1.2.2 - St. Lucie County shall continue to implement stormwater improvement projects consistent with the Stormwater Management Plan and apply for state and federal funding programs to supplement local programs in the implementation and construction of stormwater management projects. Policy 6.1.2.3 - St. Lucie County shall evaluate the use of the following mosquito control techniques during the development of the new stormwater regulations: a. Maintenance of any required littoral areas and upland buffers; b. A one -foot or other appropriate buffer between the bottom of stormwater ponds and the water table; and c. Fish ponds for use during low water periods. Policy 6.1.2.4 - St. Lucie County shall support the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), the CERP IRL — South Projects, the IRL National Estuary Program Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, and any other state, federal or regional projects designed to achieve reductions of direct run-off and stormwater pollutants to the surface waters within the County, as well as conservation of water resources. Policy 6.1.2.5 - �A/i4hin one year of amending the GempFehon66/o Dl4n hho The County shall continue to enforce the Land Development Code steFmwateF FnaRageF:ReRt PFeVi6iGA6 shall be adopted to requireing a vegetated and functional littoral zone to be established as part of the surface water management system of upland water bodies occurring on development sites. Policy 6.1.2.6 - St. Lucie County shall encourage the preservation of natural scenic views of natural waterways through the site plan review process. Policy 6.1.2.7 - The County shall not support the reclassification of any surface water body within County boundaries to acknowledge lower water -quality conditions unless necessary to protect4he public health, safety, or welfare. The County shall support any effort to reclassify surface water bodies to accommodate higher standards. Policy 6.1.2.8 - The County shall take an active role in supporting the development of appropriate attenuation facilities and ecosystem restoration projects in the County in order to eliminate pollutant flows into the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary and the St. Lucie River. Policy 6.1.2.9 - St. Lucie County shall restrict the construction of artificial waterways (canals) which provide access to any of the rivers, streams, creeks, canals, or other waters of the State or their tributary systems for the purposes of navigation, aesthetics, recreation, and or enhancement of property. Policy 6.1.2.10 - The County shall maintain, and improve, surface water quality St. Lucie County 6-2 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs within St. Lucie County according to South Florida Water Management and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations and standards. Policy 6.1.2.11 - St. Lucie County shall support and assist with projects that further the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Initiative goals to restore and maintain ecosystem elements most resembling natural, healthy functions of a complex balanced aquatic system. Policy 6.1.2.12 - The County shall support FDEP in monitoring activities in the Port of Ft. Pierce to ensure Best Management Practices (BMP) are implemented to avoid negative impacts to the lagoon and ocean water habitats. Policy 6.1.2.13 - The County shall support the reconnection of impounded wetlands to the Indian River Lagoon to improve the productivity of estuaries; and the implementation of adaptive management strategies for saltwater marshes and mangrove systems which are consistent with Best Management Practices for mosquito control. Policy 6.1.2.14 - Ensure that surface water management systems be designed and operated consistent with state, federal and regional standards, and the County's adopted Level of Service Standard. Policy 6.1.2.15 - No new untreated point source discharges into estuarine and coastal waters, for stormwater runoff, will be permitted. Objective 6.1.3: The County shall continue to enforce Land Development Code provisions which require the protection and maintenance of the natural functions (flow and storage) of the 100-year floodplain. Policy 6.1.3.1 - The County's Land Development Code shall include the use of programs to protect or maintain floodplain, such as reduced parking, conservation easements, cluster site planning and micro -siting of buildings. The County shall continue to strictly enforce regulations that direct development away from floodplains and provide upland buffers along the floodplain. Policy 6.1.3.2 - The County shall continue to protect and acquire floodplain through the Environmentally Significant Lands Program, cooperative agreements with state and federal acquisition programs, and the recordation of conservation easements. Policy 6.1.3.3 - Floodplain management initiatives for unincorporated areas which may impact or be beneficial to other jurisdictional areas within the watersheds shall be coordinated and developed in cooperation with all other affected jurisdictional entities. Objective 6.1.4: The County shall continue to enforce Wetland Protection Standards within the Land Development Code which require the preservation, creation and restoration of wetlands in a manner that results in no net loss of function and value within the County's jurisdiction. St. Lucie County 6-3 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs Policy 6.1.4.1 - The Land Development Code shall require the following information on site plans for new development: a. The location and extent of wetlands located on the property; b. Measures to assure that normal flows and quality of water will be provided to maintain wetlands after development; and c. Measures to mitigate for any unavoidable wetland impacts proposed as part of the development. Policy 6.1.4.2 - The Land Development Code shall provide criteria for: a. Project modification measures to reduce wetland loss and degradation. All projects shall be required to maximize design modifications to ensure wetland impacts are avoided or minimized to the maximum extent feasible; b. The evaluation of proposed wetland alteration for permitted uses; c. The mitigation of wetlands alteration which include, but are not limited to, the restoration of disturbed wetlands, creation of additional wetlands, or enhancement of functions and values provided by existing habitats. Policy 6.1.4.3 - The County Land Development Regulations shall continue to require a minimum 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. Policy 6.1.4.4 - The land development regulations shall require on all new development sites, the installation or preservation of a native vegetative buffer adjacent to all wetlands, submerged lands, or other surface waters, regardless of whether these be naturally occurring or manmade. Policy 6.1.4.5 - The County shall through the development review process and in cooperation with and coordination with the appropriate wetland and regulatory agencies, continue to conserve and protect wetlands from detrimental physical and hydrological alteration. 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. All development will be directed away from wetlands through enforcing the most restrictive of these requirements. The County standards shall, at a minimum, include the protection of wetlands in accordance with wetland classifications identified under Objective 6.1.14 of the Conservation Element. Policy 6.1.4.6 - The Land Development Code shall include the use of programs to protect or maintain wetlands, such as reduced paving, conservation easements, cluster site planning and micro -siting of buildings. Policy 6.1.4.7 - The County shall provide appropriate administrative support in the acquisition of additional wetlands and uplands as part of the Savannas Preserve State Park. Policy 6.1.4.8 - The County shall support wetland mitigation programs by federal St. Lucie County 6-4 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs and state agencies that will not weaken local regulatory authority and will ensure no net loss of wetland function and provide for a measured increase in restored wetland function. Policy 6.1.4.9 - The County shall continue to identify and inventory wetlands, and analyze wetland areas for those which could be considered high quality wetlands of high functional value. The County shall provide for the protection, appropriate use and conservation of these areas based on criteria which consider the administrative and fiscal constraints of the County. Potential mechanisms shall include acquisition, restriction or prohibition of activities, and incentives to protect and maintain wetlands. Policy 6.1.4.10 - Any wetland impact occurring within St. Lucie County shall be mitigated within St. Lucie-Ge jFthe corresponding watershed, unless waived by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy 6.1.4.11 - The County shall require that setback requirements from jurisdictional wetlands are maintained by continued implementation of the Land Development Code. Policy 6.1.4.12 - Protection of wetlands and other surface waters is preferred to destruction and mitigation due to the temporal loss of ecological value and uncertainty regarding the ability to recreate certain functions associated with these features. Mitigation will be considered only after the applicant has complied with the Uand Ddevelopment CGode requirements regarding the avoidance and minimization of wetland impacts. Policy 6.1.4.13 - All wetlands and adjacent buffers preserved on the development site shall be protected by a conservation easement that is dedicated to a government agency or other entity acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners. TheSaid conservation easement shall provide for the protection and perpetual maintenance of the wetland and buffer. The proposed preservation area shall be designated on all site plans and application materials. Policy 6.1.4.14 - When it is determined that a wetland violation has occurred, restoration of the affected wetland shall be required and no permits for the development shall be issued, until the required restoration is completed. T-heFG shall he nn off site mitigation to nmmpe Rsate fer illegally altered wet' n &. When it is determined that a wetland violation has occurred, restoration shall be required before any development permits are issued, or within 90 days, whichever occurs first. Policy 6.1.4.16 - 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. Objective 6.1.5: The County shall continue to enforce the Land Development Code which requires the conservation, appropriate use, and protection of the quality and St. Lucie County 6-5 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs quantity of groundwater. Policy 6.1.5.1 - St. Lucie County shall enforce the Wellfield Protection program standards, including: a. Assure adequate and safe water supplies to present and future citizens of the County; b. Comply with Federal and State regulations in the best interests of the County and its future growth and development; c. Avoid crisis water supply situations through careful groundwater resources planning and conservation; d. Identify and protect the functions of public wellfield areas, including recharge of those areas, and provide incentives to keep the present and future public wellfields compatible with the needs expressed in a. above; e. Ensure that new development is compatible with existing local and regional water supply capabilities; and f. Protect present and future public wellfields against depletion and contamination through appropriate regulation, incentives, and cooperative agreements. Policy 6.1.5.2 - St. Lucie County shall cooperate with Federal, State, and local agencies in monitoring groundwater levels and quality. Policy 6.1.5.3 - Activities and land uses known to adversely affect the quality and quantity of water sources and natural groundwater recharge areas shall be regulated to protect the quality and quantity of these resources. Policy 6.1.5.4 - St. Lucie County shall continue to cooperate with SFWMD to properly seal unpermitted active drainage wells and abandoned free -flowing artesian wells. Policy 6.1.5.5 - The County shall continue to identify existing and potential threats to the quality of waters within the Wellfield Protection Areas. Policy 6.1.5.6 - The County shall provide for open space as a part of the requirements for all development and redevelopment to promote shallow water aquifer recharge and stormwater filtration. Policy 6.1.5.7 - The County shall protect groundwater by prohibiting the use of any land within unincorporated County for "High -Intensity Petroleum Operations." High - Intensity Petroleum Operations include, well stimulation treatments and secondary and enhanced recovery operations such as hydraulic fracturing, cyclic steam injection, waterflood or steamflood injection and acid well stimulation treatments. Objective 6.1.6: The County shall protect and conserve the natural functions of soils which includes, at a minimum, the following policies and regulations. Policy 6.1.6.1 - The County shall require through the Land Development Code the consideration of hydrologic, topographic, and vegetative cover factors in the site plan review process of proposed developments. St. Lucie County 6-6 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs Policy 6.1.6.2 - The Land Development Code shall include regulations to protect environmentally sensitive lands relating to destructive activities and uses such as off road vehicle use. Policy 6.1.6.3 - Assist the St. Lucie County Soil and Water Conservation District in those activities directed at minimizing soil erosion. Policy 6.1.6.4 - The County shall coordinate with other agencies and organizations which have initiated data collection programs to acquire water quality and turbidity information as it relates to soil erosion. Policy 6.1.6.5 - Clearing of native vegetation on newly platted subdivision lots prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction on the single family lot shall be limited to that which is necessary for roads, utilities installation and drainage. Policy 6.1.6.6 - emeRd the Land Development i`nrlo within one yeaF of adeptinn of this6 element to r 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. Objective 6.1.7: The County shall continue to regulate mining to ensure the conservation, appropriate use, and protection of minerals in a manner that safeguards all of the County's remaining natural resources, including ground and surface waters and upland plant communities. Policy 6.1.7.1 - The Land Development Code shall include criteria developed as a result of a continuing monitoring and evaluation program of the County's drainage systems, wetlands, and other surface waters. Mechanisms to maintain the functioning of drainage systems, wetlands, and surface waters that existed prior to resource extraction shall be developed. Policy 6.1.7.2 - The Land Development Code shall include locally determined criteria for buffers which address sight, sound, and airborne particulate matter between resource extraction activities and adjacent existing and future land uses. The airborne particulate matter criteria shall also address trucking operations access points to be utilized as part of the mining operation. Policy 6.1.7.3 - The Land Development Code shall include locally determined criteria which specifies suitable conditions for reclamation. These criteria shall address the potential for land forms capable of supporting diverse and beneficial land uses, time limits on implementation of reclamation, revegetation to minimize wildlife habitat lost, and shoreline treatments for water bodies which address appropriate safety and environmental considerations. Policy 6.1.7.4 - The Land Development Code shall encourage the use of recycled materials for roadway construction, where practicable. Policy 6.1.7.5-With�year of amending SemPFebeR6iV9 124T�,—The St. Lucie County 6-7 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs County shall continue to implement the Land Development Code and prohibit shall he r.meniterl to adentify tha3t _Rt r_ minimum, mining shall net he permitter) in the following environmentally sensitive areas: a. The North and South Savannas; b. Atlantic Coastal Ridge; c. Within any identified environmentally sensitive area or within 200 feet of such an area; d. Coastal High Hazard Area; e. Hutchinson Island; or f. Environmentally sensitive areas as defined in this element, except within Category III wetlands that have been determined by the jurisdictional State agency to be "poor" or "fair" quality; and g. Any area designated as a Category I or Category 11 wetland in this element. Policy 6.1.7.6 - Enforce the County's Land Development Code which requires a reclamation/restoration plan be submitted as part of the required application for an extractive use permit. Objective 6.1.8: The County shall protect native upland vegetative communities, and shall protect listed species and their habitat. This shall be accomplished through the County Environmentally Significant Lands Acquisition program, ongoing natural resource protection programs and the implementation of Land Development Code. Policy 6.1.8.1 - The County shall require all nuisance and invasive exotic vegetation (e.g. Brazilian pepper, Australian pine and Melaleuca) be removed and eradicated at the time of development and, where appropriate, replaced with native of dfeaght telei: species that are adapted to existing soil and climatic conditions. Policy 6.1.8.2 - The County shall protect state and federal listed plant and animal populations and their native habitat, including intact canopy, understory and ground cover upon which these populations depend for survival. Protection mechanisms include: a. Assisting in the application of and compliance with Federal and State regulations; b. Consulting with appropriate Federal and State agencies during development reviews when listed species may be onsite; c. Establishing management programs with incentives for private landowners to protect or conserve habitats, such as reduced parking, landscaping, or credit for park and recreation impact fees; d. Using guidelines in the Land Development Code regarding conservation easements, cluster site planning and micro -siting of buildings; e. Assisting the state in developing an education program to promote the preservation of endangered and threatened species; and f. Proposed site clearing activities within the known range of listed species or where such species are expected to occur based upon habitat suitability and species ranges shall be surveyed by qualified environmental consultants and/or government ecologists prior to approval and commencement of such activities to determine whether or not populations of listed plant and animal species occur. St. Lucie County 6-8 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs Policy 6.1.8.3 - Lands acquired through the County's Environmentally Significant Lands Program for preservation shall be preserved and managed for natural habitat, listed plant and animal species and passive resource recreational needs of the public. Policy 6.1.8.4 - The Land Development Code shall include criteria which allow utilization of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) or other flexible methods of land development transfer that would direct development from unsuitable lands to those most suitable for active use. Policy 6.1.8.5 - All lands within development sites proposed as conservation and open space areas shall be maintained by one or more legal entities approved by the County Aattorney that will be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the conservation or open space area. Policy 6.1.8.6 - The County shall require the use of native eF dFough*�.,t +^'�R vegetation adapted to existing soil and climatic conditions in landscaping. Policy 6.1.8.7 - St. Lucie County shall review as part of each Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Plan the existing criteria and standards for the protection of the remaining native plant communities within the County as identified by the Florida Natural Area Inventory. For the purpose of this plan, native plant communities shall include intact ground cover, understory and canopy layers where applicable. Policy 6.1.8.8 - St. Lucie County shall require the submission of an environmental impact report, which addresses concerns for habitat preservation and species protection for projects on parcels greater than ten acres, or that are located on the barrier island, the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, are adjacent to public conservation lands, or are otherwise considered Environmentally Sensitive Areas as defined in this Element. The County may provide a process for the consideration of a waiver of this requirement, subject to meeting standards as may be described in the County's Land Development Code. Policy 6.1.8.9 - The County shall continue to identify native upland vegetative communities. The County shall provide for the protection, appropriate use and conservation of these areas based on criteria which consider the administrative and fiscal constraints of the County. Potential mechanisms shall include acquisition, conservation easements, restriction or prohibition of activities, and incentives to protect and maintain these areas. Policy 6.1.8.10 - Land use decisions shall consider the effects of development impacts on fish, wildlife and habitat and the cumulative impact of development and redevelopment upon wildlife habitat. 'If habitat is preserved_ as part of a development approval, a Preserve Area Monitoring and Management Plan (PAMMP) shall be prepared -provided by the applicant, and t#at it he approved by the County prior to initiation of development. The management plan shall detail the schedule and St. Lucie County 6-9 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs management methods used to maintain or improve the habitat, the funding mechanism to properly implement the plan over the required period of time, and shall follow the PleFeda Fish and Wildlife and federal agency recommendations for managing wildlife listed -species and habitatwheR ,applisa�le. In addition, this policy shall apply to any species or native habitat the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council determines to be regionally rare, endangered or threatened with extinction. To ensure adequate protection, protected plants and animals, which cannot be provided with sufficient undisturbed habitat to maintain the existing population in a healthy, viable state on site, shall be effectively relocated in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and accepted best management practices. Policy 6.1.8.11 - The County shall continue to supportthe County Land Acquisition Selection Committee whose function is to utilize the 2004 St. Lucie County Native Habitat Inventory and Federal, State, and local resources, to formulate a master acquisition list of lands having native upland habitat. The overall objective is to ensure the preservation of a minimum of 12,500 acres of the IP92 remaining native upland habitat, with the highest priority being those classified as endangered or threatened as well as those properties having habitats that are facing destruction as a result of urban development and which recognizes relationships to those areas of native habitat already under public and/or private preservation. Policy 6.1.8.12 - The Land Development Code shall provide that existing on -site native upland habitat be incorporated into required site plans as a part of open space areas, as required landscaping or as a part of minimum yard areas so that as much of the identified habitat as is practicable is maintained. Policy 6.1.8.13 - The County shall require clustering, micro -siting of structures or other protective mechanisms to preserve native vegetative communities or protected species habitats. Policy 6.1.8.14 - The County shall, by December 'n" ^„„c"I„F continue to allowing fees in lieu of on -site preservation of upland native plant communities. Considerations, at a minimum, shall include the practicality of on -site preservation, the size and quality of the impacted community and the quality and distance to any surrounding vegetative community. Any fees collected shall be for the purpose of habitat acquisition/preservation and enhancement that would be more environmentally beneficial and provide a net increase in area of habitat quality. Policy 6.1.8.15 - Within „ yeaF of „deption of this ele„,e„+ St. Lucie County shall continue to ORGlude withi„ .+9_ ' „„,+ ^e„elopme„+ Code ^�iteria and enforce standards for the protection and preservation of native upland vegetative communities as described by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory. The criteria shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Size of the property on which the development activity is to take place; b. The type, quality and sensitivity of the native habitat including utilization by native and listed wildlife; c. Methodologies to be employed in protecting and preserving habitat and diversity; St. Lucie County 6-10 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs d. The presence or occurrence of listed species on -site; e. The size and quality of similar habitat adjacent or in close proximity; f. Provisions for clustering, micro -siting, density transfers or other mechanisms to avoid or minimize impacts; and g. Mitigation measures designed to avoid a loss of habitat. Objective 6.1.9 - The County shall develop a hazardous waste management program for the proper recycling, storage, collection, and disposal or transfer of hazardous materials and wastes. Policy 6.1.9.1 - The County shall continue to provide a transfer facility for household and small quantity generators of hazardous wastes. Policy 6.1.9.2 - The County shall develop emergency response plans to handle accidents involving hazardous materials or wastes. Policy 6.1.9.3 - The County shall continue the recycling program which includes public education on the beneficial use of hazardous waste Policy 6.1.9.4 - The County shall continue to support State -sponsored Amnesty Days to collect hazardous wastes in the County; and shall evaluate the need for scheduling local Amnesty Days. Policy 6.1.9.5 - The County shall implement an employee training program to properly identify and inspect wastes before they enter the landfill and implement an inspection or screening program to exclude hazardous items such as drums, tanks from unknown sources, waste pesticides, or chemicals from spill cleanups. Policy 6.1.9.6 - The County shall participate with the FDEP and other local governments in the region to develop a regional hazardous waste transfer and storage facility and collection network, if appropriate. Policy 6.1.9.7 - The County shall seek funding from FDEP's Local Hazardous Waste Collection Grants Program to manage hazardous wastes. Policy 6.1.9.8 - The County shall utilize the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Storage Tank Facility Database to assess Bend -PA a Countywide underground storage tanks assessrnent -and assist any owner in seeking funding to respond to any groundwater contamination resulting from leaking tanks. Policy 6.1.9.9 - The County shall continue a public education program regarding household hazardous wastes, the proper methods of their disposal and alternative nonhazardous substitutes in cooperation with schools, news media, and civic organizations, and in conjunction with Amnesty Day awareness programs. Objective 6.1.10: The County Land Development Code shall require the conservation, appropriate use and protection of current and projected potable water sources. St. Lucie County 6-11 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs Policy 6.1.10.1 - The County shall cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District to conserve water resources in emergencies and during declared water shortages. Policy 6.1.10.2 - The County shall coordinate with the FDEP, the SFWMD, local municipalities and other appropriate agencies in alternative water supply planning efforts. Policy 6.1.10.3 - The County shall implement a public education program regarding various methods of water conservation at the household and small business level. Policy 6.1.10.4 - The County shall coordinate with the SFWMD in the development and updates of the Regional Water Supply Plan. Policy 6.1.10.5 - St. Lucie County shall continue to coordinate with the SFWMD and other appropriate agencies to identify potable water supply areas. Identified areas shall be protected through adoption of lands development regulations. Objective 6.1.11: St. Lucie County shall promote the protection of natural buffer areas to lessen the adverse effects which adjacent developments might have on managed conservation areas, such as the Savannas State Preserve, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, and lands purchased for preservation purposes through Federal, State and local land acquisition programs. Policy 6.1.11.1 - St. Lucie County shall cooperate with the FDEP and other applicable agencies in their management programs that provide for the protection of native habitats within the County. Policy 6.1.11.2 - The County shall enforce all landscape and bu#eF regulations to ensure the installation and preservation of all required landscape buffers. Policy 6.1.11.3 - Proposed land use activities adjacent to public natural area conservation and recreation lands, shall be limited to activities that will not degrade the natural physical, biological, aesthetic, or recreational functions of such lands. Policy 6.1.11.4 - Land development applications shall identify public and semipublic conservation and recreation lands on or adjacent to the development site. Policy 6.1.11.5 - The County shall continually evaluate the landscape and buffer standards in the Land Development Code and update any portion of the standards that do not adequately protect the County's natural resources. Objective 6.1.12: The biodiversity of the County's natural areas shall be protected and enhanced through public land acquisition, conservation easements, the Land Development Code regulations, and implementation of Management Plans prepared for public owned and managed natural areas. The County shall enact, enforce, and continually review and update land use regulations and land management plans that St. Lucie County 6-12 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs provide for the protection of natural resources. Policy 6.1.12.1 - The County shall continually evaluate the Resource Protection Standards section of the Land Development Code and update any portion of the standards that do not adequately protect the County's natural resources. Policy 6.1.12.2 - All appropriate Land Development Code regulations required by this Comprehensive Plan shall include the protection of environmentally sensitive upland and wetland areas. Policy 6.1.12.3 - The County shall acquire and support the public acquisition of a diversity of natural habitat types to ensure maximum diversity of native wildlife species. The County shall continue to support the functions and recommendations of the County Land Acquisition Selection Committee. Policy 6.1.12.4 - Imperiled and Critically Imperiled vegetative communities, as defined by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory, including but not limited to scrub, maritime hammock, or coastal dune; wetlands, the North and South Savannas, North and South Hutchinson Island and the Atlantic Coastal Ridge shall be considered Environmentally Sensitive Areas for conservation, appropriate use, and protection to further the goals, objectives, and policies of this Element and the County Land Development Code. Development proposals within these areas shall adhere to the following conditions: a. Proposed development projects within a defined Environmentally Sensitive Area, as identified above, must submit as part of a development approval process an Environmental Impact Report. The report shall contain: 1. An inventory of existing vegetation and wildlife based on a field survey; 2. An identification of wildlife or vegetation present that is listed for protection by the state or federal government; 3. An assessment of the land that will identify the location of all environmentally sensitive habitat or vegetation and will contain a plan to protect the resource; 4. An analysis of the functional viability and quality of the various habitats; 5. A discussion of the impacts, both positive and adverse, on the resources; 6. A discussion of how the proposed development plan maximizes efforts to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the environment; 7. A discussion concerning whether there is any potential for irreplaceable or irretrievable environmental damage; and 8. If reasonable use of the property cannot occur without adversely impacting on -site natural resources, a mitigation plan shall be required that describes actions to be taken that replace those functions and values of the resource as a result of impacting the resource. b. Those Environmentally Sensitive Areas identified as containing habitat worthy of preservation may require a clustering of allowable density to more St. Lucie County 6-13 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs suitable areas for development to avoid and minimize impacts to highly sensitive habitat. c. Environmentally Sensitive Areas containing highly sensitive native habitat worthy of preservation may require the habitat be protected through a conservation easement or other method acceptable to the County as defined in the Land Development Code. Only footpaths or entryways will be permitted in such areas. Policy 6.1.12.6 - Environmental Impact Reports required by this Plan shall be conducted by qualified environmental professionals. Policy 6.1.12.6 - Where feasible, the County shall protect critical habitat through acquisition, establishment of public or private conservation easements, purchase of development rights, or through other available means as deemed appropriate. The County shall continue to request assistance in public acquisition of natural areas under federal, state and regional programs or other non -governmental organizations. Policy 6.1.12.7 - The County shall consider the abundance, status, and distribution of endangered ecosystems and other environmentally sensitive lands when reviewing land use proposals and acquisitions. Policy 6.1.12.8 - All native upland and wetland habitats, including those located within Environmentally Sensitive Areas as defined in this Element, that are required to be preserved as part of a development project shall be protected through a conservation easement or other method acceptable to the County. The proposed preservation areas shall be designated on all site plan and permit application materials. Policy 6.1.12.9 - St. Lucie County shall support nature based eco-tourism activities on public preserves that are primarily designed for appreciation of the County's native habitats and wildlife species that can be accomplished in a manner that does not disrupt wildlife or negatively impact their habitat. The type of recreational activity deemed appropriate for the County's public preserves will depend on the type of native vegetative community on the site. This includes, but is not limited to, hiking, wilderness camping, canoeing, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Activities centers, including, educational centers, museums, and botanical centers will be provided at suitable locations throughout the County. All eco-tourism facilities shall be operated in a manner that does not degrade or reduce the inherent natural functions and values of the natural resources utilized for the eco-tourism use. County owned or managed lands purchased through public land acquisition programs targeting the protection of the natural resources shall only provide access and recreational opportunities that can be provided without degradation of the native plant communities and listed plant and animal species values. Policy 6.1.12.10 - Lands purchased through the County's Environmentally Significant Lands program shall be monitored for visitor impacts which threaten natural areas. If impacts to natural areas are identified a plan shall be prepared to mitigate or eliminate the negative impacts. St. Lucie County 6-14 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs Policy 6.1.12.11 - The County shall provide multiple -use opportunities on County - owned natural preserve areas, consistent with natural resource protection and conservation, to provide for passive recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, erosion control, maintenance or enhancement of water quality, aquifer recharge protection, or other such functions. Policy 6.1.12.12 - The County shall continue to monitor all credible climate change and sea level rise data and what direct and potential effects this has on natural resources. Based on this data the County shall evaluate and update the resource protection standards of the Land Development Code and this plan as necessary. Policy 6.1.12.13 - To ensure protection of the natural resources of the County, as identified in Section 163.3177(6)d), Florida Statutes, and as protected in this Conservation Element, the County shall direct all future land uses that are not compatible with these natural resources away from these natural resources. For this purpose, the determination of "compatibility" shall be made based upon the definition of that term in Section 163.3164, Florida Statues. The type, intensity or density, extent, distribution, and location of allowable land uses and the types, values, functions, sizes, conditions, and location of natural resources are land use factors that shall be considered when directing incompatible land uses away from natural resources. Policy 6.1.12.14 - Through the Environmentally Significant Lands Program, the County shall continue the acquisition of properties for the preservation of and restoration of the Indian River Lagoon. Policy 6.1.12.15 — The County shall continue to support local environmental restoration, mitigation and adaptive management initiatives, including those related to habitat restoration, and coordinate with other state, regional and national strategic planning efforts to improve the resiliency of natural lands and systems to climate variability and hurricane intensification. Objective 6.1.13: The County shall continue to implement the 2008 St. Lucie County Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways and Trails Master Plan to facilitate the implementation of ecological and recreational greenways within its jurisdiction when funding is available. Policy 6.1.13.1 - The County shall coordinate with the state and federal land acquisition programs to encourage connectivity between privately and publicly owned recreational and conservation lands. Policy 6.1.13.2 - The County shall pursue grants from local, state, federal, and private organizations to plan and assemble the greenway network. Policy 6.1.13.3 - The County shall encourage multiuse of greenways, as appropriate, to facilitate the development of shared recreation and wildlife corridor ecological greenways. Policy 6.1.13.4 — Nonpaved bicycle and pedestrian access shall be encouraged St. Lucie County 6-15 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs between uses where paved access would negatively impact existing habitats Policy 6.1.13.5 - To the extent feasible, the County shall beautify and improve areas used by the general public (e.g. roads, sidewalks, bicycle paths, pedestrian walkways, parks and open space areas) to enhance vehicular and nonvehicular movements. The program shall encourage planting standards that promote the use of appropriate native plants in road and utility rights -of -way to restore the original native plant community to the extent practicable. Policy 6.1.13.6 - The County shall utilize, where possible, existing rights -of -way as wildlife corridors and pedestrian areas. Policy 6.1.13.7 - The County shall coordinate with appropriate state and federal agencies to identify natural area greenways and wildlife corridors to link existing public parks, preserve areas and similar areas for conservation and habitat preservation purposes. Policy 6.1.13.8 - The County shall consider incentives that encourage the granting of conservation easements for natural linear greenways and/or scenic drives. Policy 6.1.13.9 - The County shall continue to map existing and proposed greenways, identify gaps in the greenway network, and set forth strategies for the maintenance and expansion of the existing network. Policy 6.1.13.10 - The County shall promote the preservation and maintenance of native plant communities in a contiguous manner to provide wildlife corridors and pedestrian pathways. Policy 6.1.13.11 - St. Lucie County shall continue to cooperate with adjacent local governments to conserve, appropriately use, or protect ecological greenways located within more than one jurisdiction. Objective 6.1.14: St. Lucie County shall use a wetland classification system for purposes of protecting wetland functions and values within the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County consistent with the Policies cited below. Policy 6.1.14.1 - St. Lucie County shall use the following general classification system for the purposes of protecting wetland functions and values within the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County. a. Category I wetlands - shall include any wetlands, regardless of size, having hydrological connection to natural surface water bodies; any isolated wetland 20 acres or larger; or wetlands containing Strategic Habitat Conservation Areas as identified by the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission. b. Category II wetlands -- shall include any isolated wetlands which are 4ave been connected to other surface waters dFainage and are greater than or equal to 5 five acres, or are less than 20 acres and do not qualify as Category I wetlands; c. Category III wetlands --_shall include isolated wetlands less than 5 We acres that do not qualify as Category I or I I wetlands, or wetlands which are St. Lucie County 6-16 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs connected to other surface waters and are less than 5 acres. St. Lucie County shall require identification of Category I, II, and III wetlands prior to staff review of all land development proposals, including future land use, zoning, site plan or construction applications. 6eekiR9 a Final Development QFder appFeval a6 defined URGIer Dnlinv 9.1.4.4, a Policy 6.1.14.2 - The County shall not permit development in a Category I or II wetland or any wetland buffer associated with these wetlands, except as follows: a. Clearing and /or constructing of walking trails; b. Construction of boardwalks/catwalks for direct access to water bodies; construction of wildlife management shelters, footbridges, observation desks and similar structures not requiring a dredge or fill for their placement; and c. Clearing and/or construction of electric/ cable utility, stormwater management, water or wastewater infrastructure as needed to provide public service that does not impair the long term viability of the wetland system. d. Alteration is permissible within Category I and I I wetlands, and the required wetland buffer as necessary for the above activities if all the following criteria are met: 1. No other reasonable alternative exists and avoidance cannot be achieved; 2. Such activity is consistent with other policies of the Comprehensive Plan; 3. Such activity complies with the requirements of all Federal, State and local agencies claiming jurisdiction over wetland alteration and adequate mitigation of any adverse hydrological and physical alterations is provided. 4. No more than one percent of any Category I wetland is impacted, except as noted in Policy 6.1.14.3; 5. No more than 15 percent of any Category II wetland is impacted, except as noted in Policy 6.1.14.3; 6. Appropriate mitigation is provided. Policy 6.1.14.3 - In addition to the alteration provisions of Policy 6.1.14.2, alteration of a Category I or II wetland or buffer may be allowed when no other reasonable alternative exists and avoidance and minimization of impacts cannot otherwise be achieved. Any provision of this Comprehensive Plan or the land development code related to the preservation of a Category I or II wetland or buffer that precludes all reasonable economically viable use of the property or would prohibit a reasonable public use of the property and which if applied would result in a compensable taking of the property may be waived to the extent necessary to provide the minimum reasonable use, public or private, of the property. These provisions shall only be waived following the review and approval of the Board of County Commissioners, or their designee, in a manner set forth in the Land Development Code. The standards for the granting of any waiver shall be set forth in the Land Development Code and shall be consistent with the general standards and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. St. Lucie County 6-17 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs Policy 6.1.14.4 - Alteration of a Category III wetland or buffer may be allowed when no reasonable alternative exists and avoidance and minimization of impacts cannot be achieved. Any provision of this Comprehensive Plan or the land development code related to the preservation of a Category III wetland or buffer that precludes all reasonable economically viable use of the property or would prohibit a reasonable public use of the property and which if applied would result in a compensable taking of the property may be waived to the extent necessary to provide the minimum reasonable use, public or private, of the property. These provisions shall only be waived following the review and approval of the Board of County Commissioners, or their designee, in a manner set forth in the Land Development Code. The standards for the granting of any waiver shall be set forth in the Land Development Code and shall be consistent with the general standards and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy 6.1.14.5 - The County shall require a minimum 50-foot buffer between Category I or II wetlands and new development activity in order to protect water quality, preserve natural functions, and preserve wildlife habitat. The buffer, as measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line, shall be maintained in a natural vegetative state and be free of exotic and nuisance species as defined by the Florida Pest Council. Policy 6.1.14.6 - All new development ee-I9t6 ontaining a Category III wetland shall provide a minimum 25-foot buffer between the wetland jurisdictional line and the area of development. The buffer, as measured landward from the approved jurisdictional line, shall be maintained in a natural vegetative state and be free of exotic and nuisance species as defined by the Florida Pest Council. NG development shall nnni Ir Within the wetland buffer a rent as id t'f' d ' C 1 .14.22. Policy 6.1.14.7 - St. Lucie County shall assess the specific and cumulative impacts of all proposed new development or redevelopment activities, including single family building permits, on all wetlands that may be located on the property in order to ensure that the natural functions of the wetlands are protected and conserved through the implementation of wetland protection standards which shall include consideration of the types, values, functions, sizes, conditions, and locations of wetlands. Policy 6.1.14.8 - Removal, encroachment, or alternation of Category III wetlands may be allowed with the extent of such activities being determined on a case -by - case basis in conjunction with applicable regulatory agencies and in the interest of public benefit. Objective 6.1.15: The Board of County Commissioners shall consider the Wetland Inventory and Evaluation Study which was designed to facilitate the development of policies and procedures to improve the protection of the existing wetlands in the County. St. Lucie County 6-18 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs Policy 6.1.15.21 - Within one Yenr .,fFer oomnletion of the We4lnni-1 Invonte Fy and Evaluation Study4The County shall amend its Land Development Code to adopt wetland protection measures that will incorporate a classification system inclusive of wetland functionality and address gaps in the existing regulatory mechanisms. Policy 6.1.16.42 - Through the development review process the County shall continue to update the wetland inventory and mapping tools. St. Lucie County 6-19 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 7 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. E X C E P T 1 0 N A L S O L U T I O N S' RECREATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 7.1: Provide adequate parks, recreation facilities and open -space areas that offer a broad range of activities to all citizens and visitors of St. Lucie County. Objective 7.1.1: Active and passive recreation facilities and open -space areas for the residents and visitors of St. Lucie County shall be provided in a manner consistent with the Level of Service Standards set forth in this element. Consistency with these standards shall be maintained in subsequent years. Policy 7.1.1.1 - Level of Service for Recreation and Open Space shall be as follows: a. Community parks: 5 acres/1000 residents in the unincorporated area b. Regional parks: 2.5 acres/1000 population countywide C. Resource -based Parks: 21.2 acres/1000 population countywide. Policy 7.1.1.2 - Accept and achieve the Level of Service Standards as set forth in this and the Capital Improvements Elements, through an equitable and systematic land acquisition and development program. Policy 7.1.1.3 - The County will continue to correct and improve upon existing deficiencies through additional land acquisition and development, and through expansion or renovation of existing parks and recreational facilities. Policy 7.1.1.4 - All areas having the Conservation Public Land Use designation will be used solely for preservation and/or passive recreation. No residential or commercial development will be permitted other than development typically related to park service and security functions. Objective 7.1.2: Through the use of public funds, gifts, contributions, mandatory fees and/or deductions, cooperative agreements, or other means, St. Lucie County will coordinate public and private resources to meet the recreation and open space needs of its residents and visitors. Policy 7.1.2.1 - The County shall pursue development and enhancement of its recreational programs, facilities, open spaces, and natural preserves in the following programs: a. Continue to administer the countywide parks impact fee in order to partially fund new park development. b. Supplement facility needs through interlocal agreements, operational practices, user fees and public/private cooperative efforts. C. Utilization of municipal service taxing unit (MSTU) funds. d. Loans and bonds approved by referendum or by the Board of County Commissioners. St. Lucie County 7-1 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Recreation Element GOPs Policy 7.1.2.2 - The County shall continue to work with other units of local government to provide for the reciprocal use of recreation, school and other facilities, while ensuring neither party assumes an inequitable burden of expenses. Policy 7.1.2.3 - The County shall allow, to the extent legally possible, financially feasible, and whenever practical, other governmental agencies, such as the St. Lucie County School Board, to use the St. Lucie County Sports Complex. Policy 7.1.2.4 - The County shall maintain a detailed Recreation and Open Space Inventory that indicates the general location of existing and proposed sites and facilities as well as functional classification, nature of improvements, usage, size, priority, and other appropriate considerations. Objective 7.1.3: St. Lucie County shall provide vehicular and pedestrian access to all public recreation facilities, including barrier -free design features at entrance points to facilities such as buildings used for group assembly, spectator seating areas, and beaches and shores. Policy 7.1.3.1 - Acquire and develop easements or rights -of -way as required to provide adequate access for public recreation facilities. Construct access ways which are compatible with the character and needs of the facility, as well as being harmonious with surrounding development patterns. Policy 7.1.3.2 - Continue to provide public access to Atlantic Ocean beaches, and continue to give careful consideration to providing related parking areas and dune cross -over facilities without disturbance to the dune environment, natural habitats, and designated areas of particular concern. Policy 7.1.3.3 - To the extent financially feasible, implement the policies advanced in the adopted Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways & Trailways Master Plan, as it may be amended, to promote non -motorized access and connectivity to recreational facilities. Objective 7.1.4: To the extent financially feasible, implement and update the vision of the March 2002 Community Parks System Master Plan. Policy 7.1.4.1 - Continue to assess the County's recreational needs based on the Level of Service Standards in this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 7.1.4.2 - Continue to seek funding for acquisition, expansion, and development of recreational infrastructure, with an emphasis and focus on Community and Regional Parks. Objective 7.1.5: Develop and implement strategies to encourage eco-tourism in St. Lucie County. Policy 7.1.5.1 - Identify appropriate and sustainable sites to develop as eco- tourism destinations and passive recreational opportunities. St. Lucie County 7-2 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Recreation Element GOPs Policy 7.1.5.2 - Provide required infrastructure to attract visitors to and protect eco-tourism destinations. Policy 7.1.5.3 - In conjunction with the County's Tourist Development Office; publicize the improved eco-tourism sites and St. Lucie County as an eco-tourism destination. Objective 7.1.6: Continue to preserve and enhance Environmentally Sensitive Lands in St. Lucie County. Policy 7.1.6.1 - Encourage the State of Florida to provide future funding for acquisition and management of Environmentally Sensitive Lands. Policy 7.1.6.2 - Seek funding from outside sources for acquisition, improvement and management of Environmentally Sensitive Lands. Policy 7.1.6.3 - To the extent financially feasible, budget for personnel and equipment for management of Environmentally Sensitive Lands to ensure that these lands are preserved, enhanced, and developed for access and uses that will maintain wildlife habitat, open space, aesthetic value, and passive recreation. Policy 7.1.6.4 - As financially feasible, provide educational programs that foster awareness, understanding, and respect for natural resources. Objective 7.1.7: Provide for an integrated system of Greenways and Trails in St. Lucie County. Policy 7.1.7.1 - To the extent financially feasible, implement the goals, objectives, and policies advanced in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways and Trails Master Plan for St. Lucie County. Policy 7.1.7.2 - Seek funding from outside sources for development and management of greenways and trails. Objective 7.1.8: The County shall protect environmentally significant areas with emphasis on native upland habitats, and the prevention of the net loss of listed species and their habitats. This shall be accomplished through the County Environmental Significant Lands Acquisition program, ongoing natural resource protection programs and the implementation of Land Development Code, including impact fees. St. Lucie County 7-3 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Recreation Element GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 8 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. y, E X C E P T 1 0 N A l 5 0 l U T 1 0 N 5' INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 8.1: Establish effective coordination measures among all pertinent public and quasi - public entities to best maintain St. Lucie County's quality of life and efficient use of resources. Objective 8.1.1: St. Lucie County shall establish specific means of coordination with adjacent municipalities; with local, State, and Federal agencies that have permitting and regulating authority; and with quasi -public entities which provide services but lack regulatory authority in St. Lucie County; with County volunteer groups; and with interested residents who have notified the County of their interest. Policy 8.1.1.1 - Coordinate with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Gemmunity Affaim, and the cities of Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce to complete the implementation of the Western Lands Study. Policy 8.1.1.2 - Notify in writing the cities of Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and St. Lucie Village of all applications for rezoning and land use amendments which are contiguous to their borders or within an area of planned annexation. Policy 8.1.1.3 - Through the development review process, coordinate all development in the unincorporated County with local governments that are adjacent to or will be impacted by the development. Policy 8.1.1.4 - Coordinate requests for development orders or permits, as appropriate, with adjacent counties, special districts, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the South Florida Water Management District and state and federal agencies. Policy 8.1.1.5 - Charge t#e County Administrationef with continuing responsibility for developing and enforcing an effective intergovernmental coordination program for St. Lucie County. Policy 8.1.1.6 - Support the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments to provide a regular formal forum in which to deal with issues unique to Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. Policy 8.1.1.7 - Continue cooperative education programs between the County and regulatory agencies to inform the public and development community about applicable laws and regulations. Policy 8.1.1.8 - Continue to review transportation service volumes and Levels of Service as they relate to State roads, and coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) relative to State level of service standards. St. Lucie County 8-1 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coord. GOPs Policy 8.1.1.9 - Coordinate with communities within the unincorporated area as they explore the impacts of incorporation. Policy 8.1.1.10 - PeFtrej"cr"ne 2005 loin+ Planning AgFeemen+ with the DaeFGe net the M FGh 2007 lent Dlann'g a Agreement with the Gity of Pert Ct 1 rn. na s Continue working with the municipalities on an ongoing basis for the evaluation of future development applications as well as for the adequate and cost effective provision of public services. Policy 8.1.1.11 - The County shall continue to implement a joint planning agreement with the City of Fort Pierce on coordination of the city's annexation plans. Policy 8.1.1.123 - Ensure that new development is in harmony with the physical, economic, and social development policies and goals of the adopted Treasure Coast Regional Policy Plan. Policy 8.1.1.136 - 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 We6t lRdian MaRateec• Sea T„FW6 and ether protected and endangered listed species. Policy 8.1.1.146 - The County shall support and, when appropriate, assist the conservation efforts of public and private organizations which protect and promote the protection of marine turtles and turtle nesting habitat. Policy 8.1.1.157- - The County shall cooperate with the South Florida Water Management District to conserve water resources in emergencies and during declared water shortages. Policy 8.1.1.169 - The County shall coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), local municipalities and other appropriate agencies in alternative water supply planning efforts. ' Policy 8.1.1.179 - St. Lucie County shall cooperate with the FDEP and other applicable agencies in their management programs that provide for the protection of native habitats within the County. Policy 8.1.1.1820-- In cooperation with the Economic Development Council and the St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce, assist in implementation of the revised Vision for St. Lucie County. St. Lucie County 8-2 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coord. GOPs Policy 8.1.1.1924 - Encourage and support research and development opportunities and public facilities related to campus master plans with educational providers to encourage and enhance clustering of targeted industries. Policy 8.1.1.2022 - The County shall continue to work with other units of local government to provide for the reciprocal use of recreation, school and other facilities. Policy 8.1.1.2123-- 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. Policy 8.1.1.2224 - The County shall coordinate with the US Army Corps of Engineers on maintaining authorized channel depth. Policy 8.1.1.236 - The County shall coordinate with the City of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Village and the St. Lucie School Board to ensure compatibility of land uses adjacent to the Airport and consistency with the Airport Master Plan. Objective 8.1.2: The County shall coordinate the revision of Level of Service Standards for public facilities with any State, regional or local entity having operational and maintenance responsibility for such facilities; and coordinate on the provision of public facility improvements with the capital facility plans of any other governmental entity providing public facilities within St. Lucie County. Policy 8.1.2.1 - Concurrency Management procedures, as outlined in the Capital Improvements Element, will continue to be implemented to ensure that required services will be available when needed. Policy 8.1.2.23 - Use the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for informal mediation when conflicts with other local governments do not appear as if they would be otherwise resolved. Policy 8.1.2.34 - Coordinate with the City of Fort Pierce, the City of Port St. Lucie, the Florida Department of Transportation, St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization, and Martin County and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to implement and revise the Go2040 2039 Long Range Regional Transportation Plan Policy 8.1.2.46 - Coordinate with City of Fort Pierce, the City of Port St. Lucie, the Florida Department of Transportation, St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization, Martin County and the Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization on the Regional Transit Development Plan for the Port St. Lucie Urbanized Area. St. Lucie County 8-3 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coord. GOPs Policy 8.1.2.56 - 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. Policy 8.1.2.67 - The County shall coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to connect small package plants to central water and sewer services. Policy 8.1.2.79 - Continue to coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District on implementation of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration (CERP)/IRL South Plan and Indian River Lagoon Surface Water Improvement Program (IRL SWIM) Plan. Policy 8.1.2.89 - The County shall monitor and review campus master plans, particularly with regard to their probable effects on public facilities. Policy 8.1.2.94.0 - The County shall coordinate with the St. Lucie County Fire District on development of level of service standards for construction of fire facilities to accommodate existing and future development. Objective 8.1.3: The Planning and Development Services Director shall continue to be responsible for coordination of County activities with the comprehensive plans of adjacent municipalities, St. Lucie County, the adjacent counties, and other units of local government such as the School Board providing services but not having regulatory authority over the use of land. Policy 8.1.3.1 - Continue to receive and review copies of all proposed plan or rezoning amendments for areas adjacent to St. Lucie County boundaries. Policy 8.1.3.2 - Continue to request liaisons regarding proposed plan or rezoning amendments with the St. Lucie County School Board, St. Lucie County Fire District, South Florida Water Management District, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Florida Power and Light, and adjacent local governments. Policy 8.1.3.3 - In conjunction with other affected parties, including interested public groups, continue to evaluate existing interlocal agreements when the Capital Improvements Element is undergoing annual review to determine if current funding is proportional to services rendered. Policy 8.1.3.4 - Continue to coordinate closely with the School Board on the location of future school locations in relation to the projected population and land use. Policy 8.1.3.5 - Continue to support joint use agreements between the County and the School District. Policy 8.1.3.6 - St. Lucie County in conjunction with the St. Lucie County School District shall implement the Public School Facilities Element and interlocal agreement for public schools facility planning. The Public School Facilities Element St. Lucie County 8-4 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coord. GOPs and the interlocal agreement state principles and guidelines to ensure coordination of the County's Comprehensive Plan with the plans of the School Board and describe the joint processes for collaborative planning and decision making and population projections, school siting, and the local and extension of public facilities subject to concurrency. Objective 8.1.4: The County, through the County Administrationef, shall continue intergovernmental coordination procedures to ensure full consideration is given to the impacts of developments proposed in the County Comprehensive Plan on other governmental entities and vice versa. Policy 8.1.4.1 - Continue to coordinate the impacts of development and management of the St. Lucie River, Indian River Lagoon (including the Intracoastal Waterway), Savannas, and other natural resources with the South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and other relevant agencies. Policy 8.1.4.2 - Continue to work with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to identify regional issues and to assist in the periodic updating of the Strategic Regional Policy Plan. Policy 8.1.4.3 - Agree to abide by regulations of the municipalities when developing within their corporate limits. Objective 8.1.5: Update as needed Review planned port activities and development in coordination with the City G9FnpFeheR6iVP Plan of Fort Pierce., the Florida Inland Navigation District and the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development. Policy 8.1.6.1 - The Board of County Commissioners shall continue to coordinate with relevant the Gity of Curt PieFGe, ^v+Lgovernmental entities, and interested public groups to resolve problems related, but not limited to, transportation, development and land use, natural and man-made hazards and disasters, and protection of natural resources at the port. Objective 8.1.6: Ensure coordination in the designation of new dredge spoil sites located within the County's jurisdiction. Policy 8.1.6.1 - Coordinate with the Florida Inland Navigational District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Fort Pierce and other relevant agencies to identify and regulate all existing and future spoil dredge sites within the County. Policy 8.1.6.2 - Resolve conflicts related to dredge spoil sites through a dispute resolution process. Objective 8.1.7: The County shall strive to increase community resiliency through continued coordination and cooperation. St. Lucie County 8-5 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coord. GOPs Policy 8.1.7.1 — St. Lucie County shall coordinate with municipalities, neighboring counties, regional, State, and federal government agencies, universities, not -for - profit organizations, non -governmental organizations and private organizations to coordinate the updating and analyzing data regarding vulnerability and storm impacts, and to exchange data and develop coordinated strategies to address energy conservation and mitigation and adaptation strategies. Policy 8.1.7.2 — St. Lucie County shall continue to support public education and outreach programs addressing issues including but not limited to: energy efficiency: water conservation; solid waste reduction and recycling; native landscaping; air quality; greenhouse grass reduction: and adaptation and response planning. Policy 8.1.7.3 — The County shall coordinate with regional aqencies in the identification of modeling resources and development of adaptation strategies. Policy 8.1.7.4 — The County shall encourage partnerships between local government agencies, universities, professionals and practitioners to foster an environment for connecting scientific research and education with practical applications that will contribute to the resiliency and adaptation within the built and natural environments. St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 8-6 June 2018 Intergovernmental Coord. GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Gavin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. '` E X C E P T 1 0 N A L 5 0 L U T 1 0 N 5" Capital Improvements Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal 9.1: To provide public facilities necessary to achieve and maintain adopted level of service standards concurrent with demand through fiscally sound capital improvement programming and budgeting. Objective 9.1.1: Define types of public facilities, establish standards for Level of Service for each type of public facility, and determine what capital improvements are needed in order to achieve and maintain standards (as well as to repair or replace existing public facilities). Policy 9.1.1.1 - Public facilities means the capital improvements and systems of each of the following: roads, mass transit, stormwater management, potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, parks and recreation, libraries, jails, courthouse facilities, administrative facilities, mosquito control, Treasure Coasj&-. ie-Se th International Airport, public education and shall include land, structures, the initial furnishings and equipment, design, permitting, and construction costs. Policy 9.1.1.2 - The County shall establish standards for Levels of Service for fete tegeFies of public facilities, as follows: a. Category A Public Facilities are roads, stormwater management, potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, schools, parks and recreation facilities used for concurrency all of which are addressed in other elements of this Comprehensive Plan. b. Category B Public Facilities are libraries, G9FFeGtffi9R6, GGUFthGW6e, administration, mosquito control, and Treasure CoastSt. LwGie Gewn%g International Airport as owned, operated or developed by St. Lucie County. Category B Public Facilities are not used for concurrency purposes as provided for in the Concurrency Management System. Policy 9.1.1.3 - The quantity of public facilities necessary to eliminate existing deficiencies and to meet the needs of future growth shall be determined for every type of public facility by the following calculation: Q=(SxD)-E. Where: Q is the quantity of public facility needed, S is the standard for Level of Service, D is the demand, such as the population, and E is the inventory of existing facilities. The calculation will be used for existing demand in order to determine existing deficiencies. The calculation will be used for projected demand in order to determine needs of future growth. The estimates of projected demand will account for demand that is likely to occur from previously issued development orders as well as future growth. Public facilities to serve demand from previously issued development orders shall be included in "D" (demand) in the preceding calculation. Policy 9.1.1.4 - The public facility formula will be used for current demand in order to determine existing deficiencies. The public facility formula will be used for projected demand in order to determine needs of future growth. The estimates of projected demand St. Lucie County 9-1 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs will account for demand that is likely to occur from previously issued development orders as well as future growth. Policy 9.1.1.5 - Demand that is likely to occur from previously issued development orders which require a Certificate of Capacity will be addressed by the County "reserving" capacity of public facilities for development orders that were issued by the County prior to the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan and that are determined to have vested rights for purposes of the concurrency management system. Policy 9.1.1.6 - The County requires persons with legitimate and substantial vested rights to continue development in good faith in order to reserve capacity of public facilities. The County will not reserve capacity of public facilities for previously issued development orders that do not have vested rights for purposes of concurrency management, and/or which do not continue development in good faith. Policy 9.1.1.7 - There are three circumstances in which the standards for Levels of Service are not the exclusive determinant of need for a public facility: a. Calculated needs for public facilities in coastal high hazard areas are subject to all limits and conditions in Coastal Management Element of this Plan (see Policy 9.1.5.1). b. Replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, and repair, remodeling and renovation, will be determined by the Board of County Commissioners upon the recommendation of the County Administrator. c. Public facilities that provide Levels of Service in excess of the standards adopted in this Plan may be constructed or acquired at any time as long as both conditions 1) and 2) and at least one of the conditions 3) through 5) are met: 1) The facility does not make financially infeasible any public facility of the same type that is needed to achieve or maintain the standards for Levels of Service adopted in this Plan, 2) The facility does not contradict, limit or alter the achievement of the overall goals, objectives and policies of this Plan, 3) The excess capacity is an integral part of a capital improvement that is needed to achieve or maintain standards for Levels of Service, 4) The excess capacity provides economies of scale making it less expensive than a comparable amount of capacity if acquired at a later date, 5) The asset acquired is land that is environmentally sensitive, or designated by the County as necessary for conservation, recreation or protection of high hazard coastal areas. Policy 9.1.1.8 - Capital improvement projects that increase or maintain Category A level of service standards shall be included in the regular Schedule of Capital Improvements contained in this Capital Improvements Element. Policy 9.1.1.9 - The determination of location of improvements to expand public facilities will take into consideration projected growth patterns. Where applicable, public facility improvements will be coordinated with the capital facility plans of any other governmental entity providing public facilities within St. Lucie County. Policy 9.1.1.10 - The following public facility improvements within a facility type are to be considered in the following order of priority, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners: St. Lucie County 9-2 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs a. Replacement of obsolete or worn-out facilities, including repair, remodeling and renovation of facilities that contribute to achieving and/or maintaining Levels of Service. b. New facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies in Levels of Service. c. New public facilities, and improvements to existing public facilities, that eliminate public hazards not otherwise eliminated by improvements prioritized according to Subsections A. or B., above. d. New or expanded facilities that provide the adopted Levels of Service for new development and redevelopment during the next five fiscal years, as updated by the annual review of this Capital Improvements Element. St. Lucie County may acquire land or right-of-way in advance of the need to develop a facility for new development. The location of facilities constructed pursuant to this Subsection shall conform to the Future Land Use Element, and specific project locations shall serve projected growth areas within the allowable land use categories. e. Improvements to existing facilities, and new facilities that significantly reduce the operating cost of achieving and/or maintaining Levels of Service. f. New facilities that exceed the adopted Levels of Service for new growth during the next five fiscal years by either: 1) Providing excess public facility capacity that may be needed by future growth beyond the next five fiscal years, or 2) Providing higher quality public facilities than are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities. g. 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. h. 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. i. The County shall review the best available data and science in its policy and planning decisions for public facilities, recognizing resiliency and the need to withstand increased storm surge and flooding in evaluating public infrastructure decisions. Policy 9.1.1.11 - 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. a. Enter into a contract that will result in the addition of capacity to the facility within six months (or longer if under a Development Agreement) 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; b. Enter into an enforceable development agreement that specifies that new development will provide for the upgraded facility; c. Amend the Comprehensive Plan to lower the Level of Service at the next opportunity; or d. 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 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 St. Lucie County 9-3 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs 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. Policy 9.1.1.12 - The standards for Levels of Service for Category A Public Facilities shall be as follows: Drainage Level of Service Standards Structure/Facility 10 yr., 24 hr. 10 yr., 72 hr. 100 yr., 72 hr. Houses/Building <FFE' <FFE <FFE Evacuation Routes2 1/2W3 <0.5 ft. <1.0 ft. Arterial Roads4 1/2W <0.5 ft. <1.0 ft. Other Roads5 <0.5 ft. <0.75 ft. <1.5 ft. 1 Peak flood stages less than first (finished) floor elevation based on available data. 2 Evacuation routes as defined by the County and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. 3 Flooding limited to each side of the road such that one-half of the roadway width or one travel lane is not flooded. 4 Roads with four or more travel lanes, or roads that are only access to a respective area/development (secondary evacuation routes), 5 Other roads which are not critical for evacuation, but which will be used to estimate encroachment on FFEs. St. Lucie County 9-4 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs Non-SIS Facilities Facility Type Peak Hour/Peak Inside a Transportation Constrained Direction Concurrency /Backlogged Facility Management Area' Non -State Roadway D D Maintain2 Local Non -State Roadway D E3 Maintain Major City/County Road Non -State Roadway E3 E3 Maintain Arterial AI/A MaOR4Wa NdA AAa+a+r}2 I imated ET Ma4#ain2 Other State Roads Multi -Lane (Rural/Urban Rural B N/A N/A Urban D Maintain2 Two -Lane Rural/Urban) Rural C N/A N/A Urban D N/A Maintain2 Notes Level of Service Standards inside of parentheses apply to general use lanes only when exclusive through lanes exist. 1. 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. 2. Maintain means continuing operating conditions at a level such that significant degradation does not occur based on conditions existing at the time of local government 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 100th 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. 3. The County wishes to maintain a LOS D or better for all roadways but recognizes that allowing a LOS E allows development to proceed while a minimum of LOS D might cause severe constraints on private development. However, a LOS D will be utilized for these roadways when establishing transportation impact fees. St. Lucie County 9-5 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs SIS Facilities SIS Roadway Roadway Segment LOS Corridors Standard 1-95 Martin County Line to Gatlin Boulevard C 1-95 Gatlin Boulevard to St. Lucie Boulevard C 1-95 St. Lucie Boulevard to Midway Road C 1-95 Midway Road to SR 70/ Okeechobee Road C 1-95 SR 70/ Okeechobee Road to SR 68/ Orange D Avenue 1-95 SR 68/ Orange Avenue to SR 614/ Indrio Road D 1-95 SR 614/ Indrio Road to Indian River County Line C Florida's Turnpike Martin County Line to Becker Road C Florida's Turnpike Becker Road to Port St. Lucie Boulevard C Florida's Turnpike Port St. Lucie Boulevard to SR 70/ Okeechobee C Road Florida's Turnpike SR 70/ Okeechobee Road to Indian River B Count SR 70/ Okeechobee Okeechobee County Line to Carlton Road B Road SR 70/ Okeechobee Carlton Rod to McCarthy Road B Road SR 70/ Okeechobee McCarthy Road to Florida's Turnpike B Road SR 70/ Okeechobee Florida's Turnpike to 1-95 C Road Public Facility Level of Service Service Area 100 gallons per capita per day Potable Water 117 gallons per capita per day (FPUA) Unincorporated areas 100 gallons per capita per day Sanitary Sewer 110 gallons per capital per day (FPUA) Unincorporated areas 3.88 &.49 pounds of Class I solid waste per capita per day at landfill County -wide 0.81 2,80 pounds of construction and Solid Waste demolition debris per capita County -wide Countywide Parks & 5 acres of community parks/1,000 Recreation population Unincorporated areas 2.5 acres of regional parks/1,000 population Countywide 21.2 acres of Resource -based parks/1,000 population Countywide Schools 100% of program capacity for all schools Countywide St. Lucie County 9-6 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs Policy 9.1.1.134 - The County shall amend the Adequate Facilities Ordinance to include school concurrency requirements within one year of adoption of this element. Policy: 9.1.1.146 - The standards for Level of Service for Category B Public Facilities shall be as follows: Level of Service Service Area Library 0.525 square feet of library space per capita Countywide 1.45 books per capita Countywide b9� 4 Fatio of 1.94 inmatee for evens 4 inm�#c Feld ^-''vy'' ,,�^ Wide 6GURtywide Mosquito Control Maintain state standards for controlling adult mosquitoes when they exceed 25 per night. Countywide Airport Provide for up to 369,192 operations per year. NA Policy 9.1.1.156 - Capital Improvements for Category B Public Facilities shall be included in this element and updated annually in order to monitor maintenance of Category B level of service standards. Policy 9.1.1.168 - The County shall maintain the provision of Administrative and Maintenance space as the County grows. Policy 9.1.1.179 - The County shall continue to require new development to meet Level of Service Standards for both on- and off -site improvements, including local streets, water and sewer connection lines, stormwater management facilities, and open space. Policy 9.1.1.1820 - A Capital Improvement is defined as follows: a major nonrecurring expenditure that includes one or more of the following: 1. Any acquisition of land for a public purpose; or 2. Any construction of a new facility (a public building, or water lines, playfield or the like) or an addition to, or extension of such a facility; or 3. A nonrecurring rehabilitation (something which is infrequent and would not be considered annual or other recurring maintenance) or major repair of all or a part of a building, its grounds, or a facility, or equipment, provided that the cost is $50,000 or more and the improvement will have a useful life of ten years or more; 4. Purchase of major equipment items with a cost, individually or in total, of $100,000.00 or more, which have a useful life of ten years or more; 5. Any planning, feasibility, engineering or design study related to an individual capital project or to a program that is implemented through individual capital improvement projects; or 6. Any expenditure that pertains to a physical asset which has been identified as an St. Lucie County 9-7 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs existing or projected need in one or more individual Comprehensive Plan amendments. (Ref?FeRGe-Rule o l 55.003(12), F A�.) Dnlinv � 1 1 74 North St. Lucie County Special Area Plan 1 ......_Tnrm Tron�Mrf�finn ranifal Imn-mnnfc Prnnram• Roadwa From To Improvement Year Phase Funding Source Koblegard Rd. County Line Taylor Dairy Rd. Construct 2-lane road 2015 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements I Special District(s) Kin s Highway 9' 9 Y Indrio Rd. US-1 2 to 4 2015 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements I Special District(s) King's Highway Angle Rd. Inddo Rd. 2 to 4 2015 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements / Special District(s) 1-95 North Flyover egard Rd. New "C" Rd. Construct 2-lane flyover 2015 Construction Impact Fees I Dev. Agreements / Special Districts) New E-W Russo Road Koblega d. Seminole Rd. Construct 2-lane road 2015 Construction Impact Fees I Dev. Agreements / Special District(s) New E-W Sebastian Rd. Johnston Rd.lill Verson Ave. Construct 2-lane road 2015 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements I Special District(s) New E-W Tobias Rd. Johnston Rd. em Sle Rd. Construct 2-lane road 2015 Construction Impact Fees /Dev. Agreements I Special District(s) Johnston Rd./ Immokolee Rd. County Line Kings High 2 to 4 2015 Construction Impact Fees /Dev. Agreements I Special District(s) New Russakis Rd. Indrio Rd. Johnston Rd. struct 2-lane road 2015 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements / Special District(s) New Seminole Rd. Indrio Rd. New Sebastian Const 2-lane road 2015 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements / Rd. Special District(s) SR 614 Indrio Rd. 1-95 Citrus Highway Construct 4-la road 2015 Construction Impact Fees /Dev. Agreements / Special District(s) New Transit Line (Indrio Rd.) Emerson Ave. 1-95 Extend TCC Bus Servl 2015 Fully Operational Impact Fees /Dev. Agreements / Special District(s) 25th St. SW Johnston Rd. Kobelgard Ave. Construct 4-land road 2 Construction Impact Fees /Dev. Agreements I Special District(s) New E-W Road (Immokolee Rd.) Johnston Rd. Emerson Ave. Construct 2-lane road 2020 struction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements I Special District(s) Emerson Ave. Indrio Rd. Angle Rd. Construct 2-lane road 2020 Const ion Impact Fees /Dev. Agreements / Special Distdct(s) New E-W "A" Road Koblegard Rd. Taylor Dairy Rd. Construct 2-lane road 2020 Constructio Impact Fees /Dev. Agreements / 1111, Special Districts) New N-S "C" Road Indrio Rd. County Line Construct 2-lane road 2020 Construction act Fees /Dev. Agreements / Special District(s) New N-S "C" Road Angle Rd. Indrio Construct 2-lane road 2030 Construction Impact / Dev. Agreements / Sp I Districts) New Citrus Highway Indrio Rd. County Line Construct 4-lane road 2030 Construction Impact Fees / Agreements I Special Di t(s) New Citrus Highway Indrio Rd. Godwin Rd. Construct 4-lane road 2030 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agr ants I Special Districts) New E-W "E" Road New "C" Rd. Citrus Highway Construct 2-lane flyover 2030 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements Special District(s) New E-W "D" Road New "C" Rd. Citrus Highway Construct 2-lane flyover 2030 Construction Impact Fees Dev. Agreements / Special District(s) 1-95 South Flyover Koblegard Rd. New "C" Rd. Construct 2-lane flyover 2030 Construction Impact Fees / Dev. Agreements / Special District(s) St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 9-8 June 2018 Capital Improvements GOPs Sate 1AIa1eFSys4eea Rfejest Insfease €ems 07 2006 GuFrei# eXGeG6 GapaGity 2.1�d 41933 AI/4 NIA � 2006, �r 7 4A� $ 10650,000 RRF = �. WIN ■_ .. �. St. Lucie County 9-9 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs WATER TREATMENT FACH ITIEC d'Y-R GIR CIP SGhedule PF �1� €stomated Cost Funding 20444 $2000 �6 2= 3644 Watw 1ntOFGOAAeGt KiRgs HighwayAGeG Rd $50,000 E6RR@6ti6R Fees Wrage Tank 200W 3600 $�5,000 GGANGWAF8@6 2A.4g 3638 $1,650,000 G-eRReGtieR Fees 2007- 36002 $325,000 S@RR86f16R F@@6 20# 4905 WatAr Ab1H6 $397,000 Total St. LuGme County Utilities Wat8F System 5 YeaF GIR S3;oo8 €1241 A-WateF 3y8t9FR GIP SGbedule RF rd RFgjest €st♦rAated Cost Funding 2044 5-4 OFange Avenue VVM 1FnprqYeFnent& $794,000 GapItal Budget 204 5-2 $669,000 GapitatB dget 20# 6-3 King6 Highway WM knpr4qywents $2,660,000 GapitalBudget 2044 5-4 $4;270,000 6aapital Rudget 20a 4 5 5KAAP Rd. VVM ImpFGvemepts $65509 Gapital 20# 5-6 HaFmony Height6 VVM 1FApr4gveFnents $1,500,000 Gapita4Budget 2044 5-� $932,000 Gapital Rudget ;wd PAtArF;An RAM ON 20� 4 5 6 �6 W. $1,920,000 Gap►tal Budget St. Lucie County 9-10 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs WATER TREATMENT FAC11 ITIEs 5-XR RIP 29# 54 $9 9A9 SIB 28# 54-9 $353;999 Capital del 29# 5- $378,999 ital met 294 5-1-2 $504 ,ABg Budget 29# 5-4-3 25 $37$999 GlGANFk Gapital 29# 544 $1,999,099 Gapital Budget 29# 545 Indmap Rii er Drive VVM 1FRprovernents $479,090 Gapitatlurdget 29# 5-4-3 $995;999 GQ6ap. Budget 284 549 US 1,� $1,299;999 Capital.Budget $15,000 Policy 9.1.1.1924 - The County adopts by reference the St. Lucie School District Five Year District Facilities Work Program. St. Lucie County 9-11 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs T� TT: R1 . . .- vgnekg _ • _� -7 m-JKF--fA11l _- _ LI - -- 11.1 Mill WE W-3 FWAMM .� ■ St. Lucie County 9-12 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs North St. Lucie County Special Area Plan 5-Year Transportation Capital Improvements Schedule - Roadway From To I rovement Year Cost Phase Funding Source Adopted FDOT Work 1-95 Co ine Indrio Rd Widening2010 $32,578,570 Construction Program Adopted FDOT Work 1-95 Indrio Rd inia Ave. Widening 2010 $114,566,771 Construction Program Intersection Special District SR 614 Indrio Rd Kin 's HAy. Kings Im rovements 2011 $715,000 Design Planned Funding* Special District SR 614 Indrio Rd 1-95 Emerson Ave. 2 2011 $16,000,000 Construction Planned Fundin * Construct - Special District Johnston Rd. Indrio Rd Panther Ride lane road 11 $7,552,326 Construction Planned Funding* Transportation Regional Incentive Program Kin 's HighwayFlighway Okeechobee �County US1 2 to 4 2011 $5,800, Desi n /County Incentive Grant Emerson Ave. Extend TCC Fully Council on Aging (new Transit Line) Line uS1 Bus Service 2011 $900,000 Op tional Federal Grant Total Transportation Irnprovernents YRS 1-3 Committed Funding) $147,145,341 Total Transportation Improvements YRS 4-5 Planned Funding) $30,000,326 Total m rovements 5-Year CIS 1$178,112,667 *Schedule based on residential absorbtion rates in the data and analysis, subject to amendmnet based on actual rates and pursuant Funding sources further detailed in table below. [this table was last updated in 2007] **\ Fiscal Analysis of Estimated Transportation Capital Improvements (excluding 1-95) committed Funding Funding So FY 06-07 FY 07-08 FY 08-09 FY 09-10 FY 10-11 Balance From Pr s Year Impact Fees Credited advrays* General Fund Allocation Developers' Agreements Special District(MSTU Grants FDOT Adopted Work Plan $0 $0 $1,453,809 $2,907,618 $4,361,427 $0 $1,453,809 $1,453,809 $1,453,809 $3,971,286 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 1 $0 $0 $15,934,613 $ $0 $0 $0 $6, 700, 000 $147,145, 341 Total Funding $0 $1,453,8 ,907,618 $4,361,427 $178,112,667 Capital Improvements Cost $0 $1,453,809 $0 $0 $178,112,667 Balance $0 $1,453,809 $2,907,6TN%a47,361,427 $0 * Per unit impact fee for roadways/ schedule 3 of Chapter 10 of submitted data and analysis ** Developments presently in the approval process but not yet finally approved, are anticipated to construct r ay improvements that will reduce the amount of funding needed from the Special District/MSTU. Special District funding to be used on the extent that impact fees, proportionate fair -share contributions, and other developer contributions are inadequate to fund scheduled I improvements. ***Grants from TRIPS, Council on Aging [this table was last updated in 2007] Objective 9.1.2: Provide needed public facilities that are within the ability of the County to fund the facilities from County revenues, development's proportionate share and contributions and grants or gifts from other sources. Policy 9.1.2.1 - The estimated costs of all needed capital improvements shall not exceed conservative estimates of revenues from sources that are available to the County pursuant to or not precluded by current statutes, and which have not been rejected by referendum, if a referendum is required to enact a source of revenue. Policy 9.1.2.2 - The County will allocate the costs of new public facilities on the basis of St. Lucie County 9-13 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs the benefits received by existing and future residents so that current residents will not subsidize new development. Policy 9.1.2.3 — Both existing and future development contribute to the costs for the provision of public facilities, as follows: A. Future development. Future development shall pay for 100 percent of the capital improvements needed to address the impact of such development. Future development's proportion of the cost of capital improvements needed to address the impact of such development shall be determined, in part, by the County's impact fee ordinances and supporting studies, which shall include credits for other payments by future development. Impact fees, enterprise fund user charges, connection fees, and other user fees paid by new development shall be reviewed every two years to assure that provision of capital improvements needed to address the impact of future development will not increase ad valorem tax rates. Upon completion of construction, "future" development becomes "present" development, and shall contribute to paying the costs of the replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities as described in subsection B below. Future development's payments may take the form of, but are not limited to, voluntary contributions for the benefit of any public facility, impact fees, capacity fees, dedications of land, provision of public facilities, and future payments of user fees, special assessments and taxes. Future development shall not pay impact fees for the portion of any capital improvements that reduces or eliminates existing deficiencies. B. Existing development. Existing development shall pay for the capital improvements to facilities that reduce or eliminate existing deficiencies, and some or all of the replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities. Existing development's payments may take the form of user fees, special assessments, and taxes. Policy 9.1.2.4 - Both existing and future development may have part of their costs paid by grants, entitlements or provision of public facilities from other levels of government and independent districts. Policy 9.1.2.5 - Capital improvements may be financed, and debt shall be managed as follows: a. Public facilities financed by County enterprise funds (i.e., automated services, potable water, sanitary sewer and solid waste) shall be financed by: 1) Debt to be repaid by user fees and charges for enterprise services, or 2) Current assets (i.e., reserves, surpluses and current revenue), or 3) A combination of debt and current assets. b. The financing of the capital cost of public facilities with non -enterprise funds (i.e., roads, stormwater management and parks) shall be from current revenue, equity or debt, or a combination of current revenue, equity and debt, whichever may be most cost effective and consistent with prudent asset and liability management, given the useful life of the assets to be financed and efficient use of the County's debt capacity. c. All development orders issued by the County which require public facilities that will be financed by debt shall be conditioned on the issuance of the debt, or the St. Lucie County 9-14 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs substitution of a comparable amount of non -debt revenues. Policy 9.1.2.6 - The County shall not provide a public facility, nor shall it accept the provision of a public facility by others, if the County is unable to pay for the subsequent annual operating and maintenance costs of the facility. Policy 9.1.2.7 - In the event that sources of revenue listed in the Schedule of Capital Improvements of this Element require voter approval in a local referendum that has not been held, or a referendum is held and is unsuccessful, this Comprehensive Plan will be amended to include one or more new revenue sources which shall not increase the County's existing debt. Alternatively, this Comprehensive Plan may be amended to adjust for the lack of revenues, in any of the following ways: 1. Increase the use of other sources of revenue. 2. Reduce the standard for levels of service for one or more public facilities. 3. Decrease the cost, and therefore the quality, of some types of public facilities while retaining the quantity of the facilities that is inherent in the standard for Levels of Service. 4. A combination of the above alternatives. Policy 9.1.2.8 - All development orders issued by the County which require Category A public facilities that will be financed by sources of revenue which require voter approval in a local referendum that is yet to be held shall be conditioned on the referendum being approved, or the substitution of other sources of revenue to ensure that facilities are provided concurrent with need. Policy 9.1.2.9 - Recognizing that future funding opportunities may be less than or greater than originally anticipated and that overall the County will operate within a constrained financial setting, the first priority for allocation of monies for capital purposes is for the maintenance of the County's present facilities so as to ensure proper protection of the investments in such facilities. Policy 9.1.2.10 - The County shall prudently limit the amount of debt it assumes for capital improvements or other purposes. At a minimum, the County shall not assume debt obligations which would result in the County exceeding the debt ratios established by state law. Objective 9.1.3: Within the County's financial capability, provide needed capital improvements for repair or replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities, eliminating existing deficiencies, and meeting the needs of future development and redevelopment caused by previously issued and new development orders. Policy 9.1.3.1 - The County shall provide, or arrange for others to provide, the public facilities listed in the Schedule of Capital Improvements of this Capital Improvements Element. Policy 9.1.3.23 - Pursuant to Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes, the Schedule of Capital St. Lucie County 9-15 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs Improvements may be adjusted by ordinance not deemed to be an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for corrections, updates, and modifications concerning costs; revenue sources; acceptance of facilities pursuant to dedications which are consistent with the plan; or the date of construction of any facility enumerated in the Schedule of Capital Improvements. Policy 9.1.3.34 - The County shall adopt a capital budget as part of the annual budgeting process that includes all the capital improvements projects listed in the Schedule of Capital Improvements for expenditure during the appropriate fiscal year, except that the County may omit from its annual budget any capital improvements for which a binding agreement has been executed with another party to provide the same project in the same fiscal year. Policy 9.1.3.46 - The County shall utilize the following implementation schedule to aid state requirements for annual updates and to ensure level of service standards are maintained: • Preliminary meetings discussion of capital improvement need during Strategic Planning Committee meeting in November. • Prepare capital improvement plan in coordination with County budget for approval in April. • Capital improvement plan/budget workshop in July with the Board of County Commissioners for discussion of proposed projects and financing • Public hearing on capital improvement plan/budget in September. • Revise Schedule of Capital Improvements and update Capital Improvement Element in October. Objective 9.1.4: Coordinate land use decisions and available or projected fiscal resources with a schedule of capital improvements that maintains adopted Level of Service Standards and meets existing and future facility needs. Policy 9.1.4.1 - All Category A public facility capital improvements shall be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the appropriate elements of this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 9.1.4.2 - The County shall integrate its land use planning and decisions with its plans for public facility capital improvements by using the policies listed in this section of the Capital Improvements Element. The location of, and Level of Service provided by projects in the Schedule of Capital Improvements shall maintain adopted standards for Levels of Service for existing and future development in a manner and location consistent with the Future Land Use Element of this Comprehensive Plan. Individual land use decisions shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the ability of the County to provide and maintain Level of Service. Policy 9.1.4.3 - The County shall continue to implement its Land Development Code for adequate public facilities to provide for a system of review of various applications for development orders which applications, if granted, would impact the Levels of Service of Category A and issue Certificates of Capacity. Such system of review shall assure that no final development order shall be issued which results in a reduction in the Levels of Service. The Land Development Code shall address the following, at a minimum, in determining whether a development order can be issued. A. No final development order shall be issued by the County unless there shall be sufficient capacity of Category A public facilities to meet the standards for Levels St. Lucie County 9-16 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs of Service for the existing and committed development and for the proposed development according to the following deadlines: 1) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the following public facilities: (a) Potable water. (b) Sanitary sewer. (c) Solid waste. 2) Prior to the issuance of the building permit, assurance as to the completion for the following public facilities within the next twelve months must be provided: (a) Arterial and collector roads. (b) Storm water management. B. The capacity of Category A public facilities shall be determined for preliminary development orders according to one of the following: 1) The applicant may request a determination of such capacity as part of the review and approval of the preliminary development order provided that: (a) The determination that such capacity is available shall apply only to specific uses, densities, and intensities based on information provided by the applicant, and included in the development order, and (b) The determination that such capacity is available shall be valid for development that is completed within a period: (1) Not to exceed two years, or (2) Any period of time acceptable to the County and the applicant, provided that the period of time is explicitly set forth in a binding development agreement as authorized by Florida Statutes, and the applicant provides one or more of the following assurances, acceptable to the County in form and amount, to guarantee the applicant's pro rata share of the County's financial obligation for public facilities which are constructed by the County for the benefit of the subject property: [a] Performance bond, [b] Irrevocable letter of credit, [c] Prepayment of impact fees, [d] Prepayment of capacity (i.e., prepayment of capacity connection charges), or [e] Formation of a Community Development District pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes. (c) Whenever an applicant's pro rata share of a public facility is less than the full cost of the facility, the County shall do one of the following: (1) Contract with the applicant for the full cost of the facility, including terms regarding reimbursement of the applicant for costs in excess of the applicant's pro rata share, or (2) Obtain assurances similar to those in subsection (b)[2] from other sources, or (3) Amend this Comprehensive Plan to modify the adopted standard for the Level of Service so as to reduce the required facility to equal the applicant's needs. (d) Pursuant to (a) and (b), above, no further determination of capacity for the subject property shall be required prior to the expiration of the determination of capacity for the preliminary development order, except that any change in the density, intensity or land use that requires additional public facilities or capacity is subject to review and St. Lucie County 9-17 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs approval or denial by the County. The determination of capacity for the preliminary development order shall be considered a reservation of capacity until the end of the time periods specified in Policy 9.1.4.3.(B)(1)(b) above, or until the County is notified in writing by the applicant that the project will not be undertaken during those time periods and that the applicant voluntarily yields the reserved capacity. Public facility capacity that is determined to be available pursuant to this subsection shall be reserved on behalf of the preliminary development order in such a manner as to prevent the overuse or over commitment of the same public facility capacity. (1) Notwithstanding the procedures outlined in Policy 9.1.4.3.(B)(1), all approvals at the preliminary development order stage shall include a condition that the final development order containing a specific plan for development, including the densities and intensities of development, will not be issued unless public services and facilities exist or are assured to be available to meet or exceed the Level of Service Standards concurrent with the impacts of development. (2) The applicant may elect to request approval of a preliminary development order without a determination of capacity of Category A public facilities provided that any such order is issued subject to requirements in the applicable land development regulation or to specific conditions contained in the preliminary development order that: (e) Final development orders for the subject property are subject to a determination of capacity of Category A public facilities, (f) No rights to obtain final development orders, nor any other rights to develop the subject property have been granted or implied by the County's approval of the preliminary development order without determining the capacity of public facilities. (g) Applicants for development orders may offer to provide public facilities at the applicant's own expense in order to ensure sufficient capacity of Category A public facilities, as determined according to Paragraphs a and b, above. Development orders may be issued subject to the provision of public facilities by the applicant subject to both of the following requirements: (1) The County and the applicant enter into an enforceable development agreement which shall provide, at a minimum, a schedule for construction of the public facilities and mechanisms for monitoring to insure that the public facilities are completed concurrent with the impacts of the development, or the development will not be allowed to proceed. (2) The public facilities are contained in the Schedule of Capital Improvements of the Comprehensive Plan. (h) If public facilities are provided at an applicant's own expense, as allowed in subparagraph (c) above, the facility shall not be provided later than the fiscal year for which that facility was programmed in the Schedule of Capital Improvements. Policy 9.1.4.4 - A preliminary development order is defined as a DRI Development approval, zoning approval, preliminary plat approval, preliminary development plan St. Lucie County 9-18 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs approval, Plan amendment approval, preliminary Planned Unit Development approval, or any other development order other than a final development order and for which there are not found to be any impacts of development. Policy 9.1.4.6 - The impacts of development on public facilities within St. Lucie County are found to occur at the same time as development authorized by a final development order. The Board defines final development order as a building permit, conditional use approval, Board of Adjustment approval, or any other development order which has an immediate and continuing impact upon the infrastructure. The County shall determine, prior to the issuance of final development orders, whether or not there is sufficient capacity of Category A public facilities to meet the standards for Levels of Service for existing population and the proposed development concurrent with the proposed development. Policy 9.1.4.6 - The Land Development Code of the County shall provide that applications for development orders that are denied because of insufficient capacity of public facilities may be resubmitted after a time period to be specified in the Land Development Code. Such time period is in lieu of, and not in addition to, other minimum waiting periods imposed on applications for development orders that are denied for reasons other than lack of capacity of public facilities. Land Development Code shall require that development commence within a specified time after a development order is issued, or the development order shall expire, subject to reasonable extensions of time based on criteria included in the regulations. The Land Development Code also shall provide for the County to reserve capacity for approved final development orders for a specified period of time. Policy 9.1.4.7 - Impact fee ordinances shall require the same standard for the Level of Service as is required by the Comprehensive Plan. Policy 9.1.4.8 - The annual budget shall include in its capital appropriations all projects in the Schedule of Capital Improvements that are planned for expenditure during the next fiscal year. Policy 9.1.4.9 - The County's annual multiyear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shall be prepared in conjunction with the annual review and update of the Capital Improvements Element. The CIP shall contain all of the projects listed in the updated Schedule of Capital Improvements. Policy 9.1.4.10 - The Capital Improvements Element shall be reviewed and updated annually. Beginning in April of each year, the element shall be updated in conjunction with the County's budget process and the release of the official population estimates and projections by the Office of Economic and Demographic Research QEDR). Projections from the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) of the University of Florida may be utilized as well. The update shall include: A. Revision of population projections to reflect both the official projections from OEDR R I= R R� and formally adopted local estimates prepared by the Planning and Development Services Department, B. Update of inventory of public facilities, C. Update of costs of public facilities, D. Update of Public Facilities Requirements analysis (actual Levels of Service compared to adopted standards), E. Update of revenue forecasts, F. Revision and development of capital improvement projects for the next five fiscal St. Lucie County 9-19 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs years, G. Update of analysis of financial capacity, and H. Update of analysis of any pending public education facility impacts on infrastructure. I. Review of relevant data and science for storm events, storm surge and flooding. Evaluation of the costs and benefits of adaptation alternatives in the location and design of new infrastructure as well as the fortification or retrofitting of existing infrastructure. J. Review of the most energy efficient technologies available and cost savings related to reduced energy needs, operations and maintenance saved. Policy 9.1.4.11 - The County shall establish and maintain a Concurrency Implementation and Monitoring System. The System shall consist of the following components: A. Annual report on the capacity and Levels of Service of public facilities. This report will function as a public information source to summarize the actual capacity of public facilities, and forecast the capacity of public facilities for each of the five succeeding fiscal years. The report shall be prepared in conjunction with the updated Schedule of Capital Improvements. The annual report shall also summarize and forecast capacities and Levels of Service for comparison to the standards adopted in the Capital Improvement Element, but such portion of the annual report shall be for information purposes only and shall not pertain to the issuance of development orders by the County. B. Public Facility Capacity Review. A separate record shall be maintained during each fiscal year to indicate the cumulative impacts of all development orders approved during the fiscal year-to-date on the capacity of public facilities as set forth in the most recent annual report on capacity and Levels of Service of public facilities. C. Concurrency Implementation Strategies. The County shall annually review the concurrency implementation policies that are incorporated in this Capital Improvements Element: (1) Standards for Levels of Service are phased to specific fiscal years in order to provide clear, unambiguous standards for issuance of development orders. (2) Standards for Levels of Service are applied within appropriate geographical areas of the County. Standards for County -wide public facilities are applied to development orders based on Levels of Service throughout the County. Standards for public facilities that serve less than the entire County are applied to development orders on the basis of Levels of Service within assigned service areas. (3) Standards for Levels of Service are applied according to the timing of the impacts of development on public facilities. Final development orders, which impact public facilities in a matter of months, are issued subject to the availability of water, sewer, and solid waste facilities prior to the issuance of the building permit, and other public facilities (i.e., roads, parks, and drainage) must be available within twelve months of the issuance of the building permit. Preliminary development orders can be issued subject to public facility capacity, but the capacity determination expires in two years. As an alternative, the determination of public facility capacity for preliminary development orders can be waived with an agreement that a capacity determination must be made prior to issuance of any final development order for the subject property. Such a waiver specifically precludes the acquisition of rights to a final development order as a result of the issuance of the St. Lucie County 9-20 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs preliminary development order. (4) Levels of Service are compared to adopted standards on an annual basis. Annual monitoring is used, rather than case -by -case monitoring, for the following reasons: a) annual monitoring corresponds to annual expenditures for capital improvements during the County's fiscal year; b) annual monitoring covers seasonal variations in Levels of Service; and c) case -by -case monitoring would require applicants for development orders or the County to conduct costly, time-consuming research which would often be partially redundant of prior research, or involve disparate methodologies and produce inconsistent results. (5) Public facility capital improvements are prioritized among competing applications for the same amount of facility capacity according to the criteria in the Capital Improvements Element. If any applications have to be deferred to a future fiscal year because of insufficient capacity of public facilities during the current fiscal year, the applications to be deferred will be selected on the basis of rational criteria as determined by the Board of County Commissioners. COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREAS Objective 9.1.5: The County shall protect the coastline and avoid loss of life and property in coastal areas by minimizing land development and public facilities in coastal high hazard areas. Policy 9.1.5.1 - Publicly funded infrastructure shall not be constructed within the Coastal High Hazard Area unless the expenditure is for: A. Restoration or enhancement of natural resources or public access; B. Land application of treated effluent disposal (irrigation) on public and private open spaces; C. Flood -proofing water and sanitary sewage facilities; D. The development or improvement of a facility which will serve a crucial need by ameliorating the evacuation time of residents of the County; E. Reconstruction of seawalls that are essential to the protection of existing public facilities or infrastructure; F. The retrofitting of stormwater management facilities for water quality enhancement of stormwater runoff; or G. Port facilities. SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The following tables show the Capital Improvements for the FY 2017/18 -'^'�— FY 2021/22 2919/29 period. From the St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22. St. Lucie County 9-21 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017/18 TO FY 2021/22 WATER & SEWER PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017118 FY2018/19 FY2019120 FY2020121 FY2021122 TOTAL FY2018 - 2022 US1 Water Main in Capital Facilities Fund $ $ - $ 123,000 $ 1,108,000 $ - $ 1,231,000 SLCU Services Area Taylor Dairy Road 30 Capital Facilities Fund $ $ - $ 460,000 $ - $ 460.000 inch Water Main Miramar & Indrio Rd Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ 156.000 $ 1.407.000 $ - $ 1.563,000 24 Inch Water Main Ranaeline Road Water Main Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ - $ 250,000 $ - $ 250,000 Interconnect North Hutchinson Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ 300,000 $ - $ 300,000 Island Force Mains North Hutchinson Island Chloramines Capital Facilities Fund $ - $ - $ 123,000 $ 1,108,000 $ - $ 1,231,000 booster Station North County Water Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ 8,750,000 $ 8.000.000 $ - $ 16,750,000 Reclamation Facili Indrio Rd Force Main Ca ital Facilities Fund 56,300 1,406,700 - 1 463 000 North County Water Capital Facilities Fund $ $ - $ 8.600.000 $ 7,350,000 $ - $ 15,950.000 Treatment Plant Central County Wastewater Capital Facilities Fund $ 310,579 $ - $ 3,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ - $ 5,310,579 Treatment Plant Central County Wastewater Capital Facilifies Fund $ $ $ 718,000 $ 588.000 $ - $ 1,306,000 Treatment Plant NHI Septic Removal Operations $ 186,895 $ $ 6,000,000 $ 4,500,000 $ - $ 10,686,895 Proiect Fairarounds Water Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ 500,000 $ 1,300,000 $ - $ 1,800,000 Stora a Tank NHI Clarifier Rebuild Renewal & Replacement $ 25,000 $ 30,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 55,000 Fund N County Service Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ 1,300.000 $ - $ 1,300,000 Area A u'rfer Wells NHI Water Distribution Renewal & Replacement $ 15.993 $ - $ 1,080.000 $ 1,500,000 $ $ 2,595,993 Fund - Replacement Fainvinds WWTP Capital Facilities Fund $ 50,000 $ $ $ - $ - $ 50,000 Expansion Bulk Water Connect Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ $ 384,000 $ $ 384,000 with FPUA No Co Pump at Holiday Pines Water Capital Facilities Fund $ $ - $ 150.000 $ - $ - $ 150,000 Treatment No Co Pump at Holidav Pines Water Capital Facilities Fund $ $ - $ 850,000 $ 700.000 $ $ 1,550,000 Treatment Turnpike Feeder Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ 64.000 $ 582,000 $ - $ 646,000 Road Force Main Airport 12 in Water Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ 59,000 $ 530,000 $ - $ 589,000 Main North Airport 12 in Water Capital Facilities Fund $ $ $ 180,000 $ 1,630,000 $ $ 1,810,000 Main South North Hutchinso Island Lift Stationn Renewal &Replacement $ - $ $ - $ 800.000 $ $ 800.000 Fund - Pum Re lacement North Hutchinson Island Force Main Renewal & Replacement $ - $ - $ - $ 855,000 $ - $ 855,000 Fund - Replacement South Hutchinson Island Force Main Renewal &Replacement $ - $ - $ - $ 214,000 $ - $ 214,000 Fund - Re lacement Turnpike Feeder Capital Facilities Fund $ $ - $ 45,000 $ 406,000 $ - $ 451,000 Road Water Main SCADA and PLC Renewal & Replacement $ 50.000 $ $ $ $ $ 50,000 Upgrades Fund SHI Force Main Air Release Valve Renewal &Replacement $ 38.000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 38,000 Fund - Re lacement SHI Return Activated Sludge Pump and Renewal & Replacement $ 125,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 125,000 Fund - Poina Re lacement SHI Infrastructure Renewal & Replacement $ 70,000 $ $ $ $ $ 70,000 Re lacement Fund SHI Lift Station Piping and Valve Renewal & Replacement $ 60,000 $ $ - $ - $ - $ 60.000 Fund - Replacement North County Water & Wastewater Line Capital Facilities Fund $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200.000 $ 1,000,000 Extension TOTAL $ 1.131.467 $ 286. 000 1 34.064.700 $ 35,412,000 $ 200.000 $ 71.094.467 Source: St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22 St. Lucie County 9-22 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017/18 TO FY 2021/22 SOLID WASTE PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017N8 FY2018/19 FY2019/20 FY2020121 FY2021/22 TOTAL FY2018 2022 Landfill Phase 4 Cell Construction Sanitary Landfill $ 6,224249 $ 1,340,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 7,564,249 Household Hazardous Waste Sanitary Landfill $ 54,142 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 54,142 Building Phase III B Partial Closure Sanitary Landfill $ 1A56,742 $ 380,842 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,837,584 TOTAL ; 7.735.133 $ 1.720.842 9.455.975 Source: St. Lucie County Capital Imixoyements flan FY ZU17/18-ZU21/22 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017/18 TO FY 2021/22 DRAINAGE PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017/18 FY2018/19 FY2019120 FY2020121 FY2021122 ANTICIPATED TOTAL FY2018 - 2022 NEEDS Midway Rd at NSLWCD Canal 92 Culvert Re lacement Drainage Maintenance MSTU 15,000 1$ 00.000 1 - - $ - $= 115 000 Ideal Holding Rd at NSLRWCD Canal 77 Culvert Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 60,000 $ $ $ $ - 6$ 0,000 So Header Canal Rd at NSLRWCD Canal 72 Culvert Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 15,000 $250,000 $ $ $ - $ $ 265,000 Selvitz Rd at NSLRWCD Canal 102 Culvert Re lacement Draina e Maintenance MSTU $ 115,000 250,000 $ $ $ - $ $ 365.000 So Header Canal Rd at NSLRWCD C68 Culvert Drainage Maintenance MSTU 15,000 250,000 $ $ $ 265 000 Midway Rd Cross Drain E Savannas Park Entrance Drainage Maintenance MSTU 40 000 $- $ - 40 000 Midway Rd Cross Drain E Silver Oak Dr Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 250,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ 250A00 Midway Rd at NSLRWCD Canal 22 Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 40,000 $ $ $ $ - $ $ 40.000 Emergency/Unanticipated Culverts Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 45,000 250 000 250,000 2$ 50,000 250,000 $ $ 1,045,000 Johnston Road at FPFWCD Canal 16 Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 250,000 $- $_ $ - $ $ 250,000 Rock Rd at NSLRWCD Canal Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 15,000 250,000 $ $ $ - 265,000 48 Farmers Mktat7th St Ditch Culvert Re lacement Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 107,872 $- $ $ $ 107,872 Oleander Ave Parallel Culvert Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 205,166 $ $ $ $ - 206,166 Orange Avenue at NSLRWCD Canal 54 Pulizer Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 814,826 $ $ $ $ - 814,826 Russo Rd at FPFWCD Canal Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 150,000 $ $ $ $ - $ $ 150,000 6 Culvert Indian River Ests Drainage Phase II Gas Taxes $ 100,000 $_ $ $ - $= 00,000 Indian River Ests Drainage Phase III Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 100,000 $ $_ $ $ $ $ 100,000 Indian River Ests Drainage Phase III Gas Taxes $ 50,000 $ $ $ $ 50,000 Indian River Baffle Boxes Drainage Maintenance MSTU 15,197 $ $_ $ $ 15,197 Paradise Park Phase 4 Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 145,497 $ $ $ $ - 145,497 Paradise Park Drainage- Phase 5 Grant Funds $ 143,036 $ $ $ $ - $ $ 143,036 Paradise Park Drainage- Phase 5 Grant Funds 92,760 $ $ $ $ - $_ $ 92,760 Paradise Park Drainage- Phase 5 Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 619,683 $ $ $ - $ $ 619,683 Platts Creek Preserve Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 600 $ $ $ $ - 600 Platts Creek Preserve Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 910 $ $ $ - 910 Platts Creek Preserve Gas Taxes $ 245,713 ,$ $ $ - $ $ 245.713 Platts Creek Preserve Capital Finandng $ 60,820 $ $ $ $ $ $ 60,820 Melville Rd Stormwater Master Plan Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 430,529 1$ 50000 5$ 00,000 5$ W.000 $ - $ $ 1,580,529 Melville Rd Stormwater Master Plan Drainage Maintenance MSTU 91,464 1$ 50,000 $500,000 $500,000 $ - $ $ 1241,464 San Lucie Stomrwater Master Drainage Maintenance MSTU $- 5$ 00,000 5$ 00,000 $ $ 1,000,000 Plan San Lucie Drainage Im rovement-Phase II Grant Funds $ 400,OW $ 400,000 St. Lucie County 9-23 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs San Lucie Drainaae Drainaae $ 250,325 $40,000 2$ 50,000 5$ 90.000 $ $ 1,380,325 Im rovement-Phase II Maintenance MSTU White City Drainage Citrus & Drainage Maintenance MSTU 50,000 $- $ - 50 000 Saeger Phase I Harmony Heights Phase I Drainage 511,838 $- $ $ 511,838 Maintenance MSTU Angle Rd Drainage Pro act Drainage 75 000 $ $_ $ - 75,000 Maintenance MSTU Easy St Canal 17 Drainage 50,000 $ $_ $ $ - 50 000 Maintenance MSTU White Citv Canals F & G Drainage $- 100 000 $ 10,900,000 $ 11,000,000 Maintenance MST Sunland Gardens Draina $_ 200 000 $ 24.800.000 $ 25,000,000 Nei hborhood Im rovement Maintenance MSTU Harmony Heights Drainage Drainage $ $ $250,000 $ $250,000 $ 8,000,000 $ 8,750,000 Im rovement Ph 2-5 Maintenance MSTU Wet Detention Pond Retrofit Drainage $ $ $- $ - $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Proram - TMDL Maintenance MSTU St Lucie Estuary / Indian Drainaae $ $ $ $ $ - $ 9,500,000 $ 9.500,000 River La oon -TMDL Maintenance MSTU Koblegard Rd at FPFWCD Drainage $ $ 1$ 5.000 $150,000 $= 165,000 Canal13 Maintenance MSTU Koblegard Rd at FPFWCD Drainage $_ 1$ 5,000 $150,000 $= 165,000 Canal 12 Maintenance MSTU Koblegard Rd at FPFWCD Drainage 15,000 1S 50,000 $ - $ - $_ $ 165,000 Canal 11 Maintenance MSTU Koblegard Rd at FPFWCD Drainage $ $- 15,000 $ $ - $ $ 165,000 Canal 10 Maintenance MSTU South Header Canal Rd at Drainage $ $- 1$ 00,0$0 $ $ - 1$ 0� 000 Canal 69 Maintenance MSTU South Header Canal Rd at Drainage 1$ 00,000 $ $ $ - 100,000 Canal 66 Maintenance MSTU South Header Canal Rd at Drainaae $ - 100 000 $ $ $ - $ $ 100,000 Canal 65 Maintenance MSTU Midway Rd at NSLRWCD Drainaae $ 50,000 1 $_ $ $ - $ $ 50,000 Canal 93 Maintenance MSTU - San Lucie Stonmwater Phase Drainage Maintenance MSTU $ 176.223 1$ 50,000 2$ 00,000 $_ 1$ 50,000 $ 8,375,223 $ 9,052,446 3 Orange Ave & Rock Rd Drainage 30,000 $ - $- $ $ - 30.0 Culvert Maintenance MSTU Summit St at NSLRWCD Drainage $ 205,100 $ $ - 205,000 Culvert 8 Maintenance MSTU TOTAL 6 032 458 $2,065,000 $2,340,000 62 676 223 77 648 681 Source: St. Lucie GountV Gapltal Improvements FIlan rY ZU11116-21LIZ1/ZL ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017/18 TO FY 2021/22 ROADWAY PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY2017/18 FY2018119 FY2019120 FY2020/21 FY2021/22 ANTICIPATED TOTAL FY2018-2022 NEEDS Midway Rd (Selvitz Impact Fees $ 36,428 $ $- $_ $ $ 36,428 Rd - 25th St Midway Rd (Selvitz Impact Fees $ 1,457,648 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,457,648 Rd - 25th St Midway Rd (Selvitz Capital $ 382,953 $_ $_ $ $ 382,953 Rd - 25th St) Financin Glades Rd & Selvitz Impact Fees $ 156,558 $ $ $_ $_ $ 156,558 (PC, &E Stu Kings Hwy and Indno Grant Funds $ 15,962,836 $- $ $ $ $ 15,962,836 Rd Widenin Kings Hwy and Indno Impact Fees $ 1.429.104 $ $ $ $_ $ $ 1,429,104 Rd Widening Kings Hwy and Indrio Capital $ 532,168 $ $ $ $ 532.168 Rd Wdenina Financin Kings Highway Impact Fees $ 150,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ 150.000 Widening Whispering Oaks Impact Fees $ 110,000 $ $ $ $ 110,000 Offsite Im rovements Unincorporated Bike Gas Taxes $ 192,752 $ $ $ $ $ 192,752 Paths / Sidewalks S. 25th St Bridge - Impact Fees $ 100,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ 100,000 East Side Carlton Road Bridge Gas Taxes $ 50,000 $ $- $ $ 50,000 over SFWMD Canal 24 Glades Cut -Off Road Gas Taxes $ 50,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ 50,000 Bridge over SFWMD Canal 24 Bridge at Gas Taxes $ 36,073 $ $ $ $_ $ $ 36,073 McCarty/Ten Mile Creek North Gordy Road Bridge Gas Taxes $ 100,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ 100,000 Midway Rd - 2600' E Gas Taxes $ 21,676 $ $ $ $ $ $ 21,676 of Shinn Rd Airoort Connector Impact Fees $ 1,700,000 $_ $ 2,500,000 $_ $ 2,500,000 $ 11.300.000 $ 18,000,000 (Turnpike to Kinds Highway) St. Lucie County 9-24 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs SehAtz Rd (Glade Impact Fees $ $ $ $ $ 1,000,000 $ 8,300,000 $ 9,300,000 Cutoff to Edwards Glades Cutoff Rd Impact Fees $ $- .$_ $ $ 3,000,000 $ 67,100,000 $ 73,100,000 Commerce to Selvitz Jenkins Rd (Midway Impact Fees $ $ 3,500,000 $ $ $ 3,000,000 $ 117,100,000 $ 123.600.000 to St Lucie Blvd Juanita Ave Phase 3 Impact Fees $= 450,000 $ $ - $- $ 450,000 (Juanita to Bridae- US1 St James SW (Royce Impact Fees $ $- $ 260,000 $ $- $ 260,000 to Lazy River Oleander Ave SW Impact Fees $ $ $- $ 1,323,840 $ $ 1,323,840 (Midway to Sa er Weatherbee Rd SW Impact Fees $ $ $ $ $ 445,220 $_ $ 445.220 (US 1to Oleander Ave Walton Rd SW Impact Fees $ $ $ $ $ 632.730 $ $ 632,730 (Lennard to Green River Parkwa Midway Rd -Glades Impact Fees $ 672 $ 25.000.000 $ 25,000,672 Cutoff/Selvitz Rd CIP Projects To Be Development $ 1,497,246 $_ $_ $ $ 1,497,246 Determined Fees TOTAL $ 23,966,113 $ 3,960,000 $ 2,760,000 $ 3.000. 000 $ 11,901,790 $ 228,800,000 $ 274,377,903 Source: St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017/18 TO FY 2021/22 TRANSIT PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017118 FY2018119 FY2019120 FY2020121 FY2021122 TOTAL FY2018 - 2022 Bus Shelter -Gatlin Blvd Public Transit MSTU $ 8,312 $ $_ $ $ 8,312 Bus Shelter -Prima Vista Grant Funds $ 12,165 $ $ $- $ $ 12,165 Bus Shelter -Ravenswood Ln Grant Funds $ 15,951 $ $ $ 15,951 Selvitz Rd. Transit Admin. Bldg. Grant Funds $ 292,553 $ $ ,$ $ $ 292,553 Bus Sheleter at Cashmere Blvd Public Transit MSTU $ 26,336 $ $ $_ $ $ 26,336 Bus Sheleter at Delaware and 32nd St Public Transit MSTU $ 26,510 $ $ $ 26,510 Bus Sheleter at Juanita Ave and Essex Dr Public Transit MSTU $ 41,309 $ $- $ $ 41,309 TOTAL $ 423,136 $ $_ $_ $ 423,136 Source: Source: St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017/18 TO FY 2021/22 AIRPORT PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017118 FY2018119 FY2019/20 FY2020121 FY2021/22 TOTAL FY2018 - 2022 AP Design/Construct Customs Grant Funds $ 297,077 $ $ $ 297,077 Renovation AP Parallel Runway Ta)dwav Grant Funds $ 730,990 $- $_ $ $ 730,990 Connector A/P-Sec Cameras/High Mast Grant Funds $ 115,850 $ $ $ 115,850 Li Min Airport EntrywayEitryway Pro ect Grant Funds 300.000 - - - 300,000 Micro surface Runway 14/32 Grant Funds $ 1.139. 550 $ $ $ $ S 1.139. 550 AP Rehab Taxiway D-1 Grant Funds $ 420,000 $_ $ $ 420,000 AP Drainaae and Erosion Control Im rovements Airport Fund $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ $ $ $ 80,000 Design and Install Segmented Airport Fund $ 9,000 $ - $ ,$_ $ $ 9,000 Circle Construct Terminal Service Parkin Airport Fund $ 147,800 $ - $_ $ 147,800 Construct Terminal Service Parkin Grant Funds $ 562,712 $ - $ $ $ $ 562,712 Install Segmented Circle Runway Airport Fund $ 15,000 $ - $ $ 15,000 10L/28R Create North Parallel Taxiway Airport Fund 155 600 155.600 Security Perimeter Fendno and Airport Fund $- 500 $ 64,500 $_ $ $ 129,000 Access Control Airport Sacurity Improvement Grant Funds 77.375 - - - - 77,375 Install and Rehab AP NVAIDS Grant Funds 632,871 - - - - 632,671 AP-10L/28R S Apron Design and Grant Funds $ 455,551 $- $_ $ $ 456,551 Construction Len hen Runway 10R/28L Airport Fund 183,986 183,986 Noise Operations Monitoring Airport Fund $ - $ $ $ - $ $ 160,000 System St. Lucie County 9-25 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs MRO Hanaar Airport Fund $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 27,500 MRO Hanaar Grant Funds $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,500,000 MRO Hangar Grant Funds $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,527,500 Airfield Sionaae and Liahtino Airport Fund $ $ 45.000 $ 45,000 $ $ - $ 90,000 U date Study for Proposed North Industrial Park Airport Fund $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 Runway 14/32 Airfield Lighting Airport Fund $ $ - $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ - $ 40,000 and Sianacie U date TOTAL $ 10.359.076 $ 149.500 $ 129.500 $ 359.586 $ - $ 10,997,662 Source: St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017118 TO FY 2021/22 PORT OF FORT PIERCE PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING FY 2017118 FY2018119 FY2019/20 FY2020121 FY2021122 TOTAL FY2018 - 2022 SOURCE N. Entrance To Port of Grant Funds $ 280.947 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 280.947 Ft. Pierce N. Entrance To Port of Grant Funds $ 3,167,346 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,167,346 Ft. Pierce Land Appraisal Port Fund $ 2.900 $ - $ - $ $ - $ 2,900 Redevelopment of Capital Financing $ 1,387,500 $ - $ - $ $ - $ 1,387,500 Fisherman's Wharf Redevelopment of Grant Funds $ 300.000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 300,000 Fisherman's Wharf Redevelopment of Grant Funds $ 696,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 696,000 Fisherman's Wharf Redevelopment of Grant Funds $ 510,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 510,000 Fisherman's Wharf Redevelooment of Grant Funds $ 115,676 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 115,676 Fisherman's Wharf Harbor Pointe Capital Financing $ 250.000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 250.000 Development TOTAL $ 6,710,369 E - $ $ $ - $ 6,710,369 Source: St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017/18 TO FY 2021/22 PARKS & RECREATION PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017/18 FY2018/19 FY2019120 FY2020121 FY2021/22 TOTAL FY2018 - 2022 Indrio Road Recreation Area General Fund $ 75,437 $ $- $_ $ 75,437 Sterling Facilities Services CIP Sports Complex Improvement Fund $ 146,381 $ $ $ $ $ 146,381 John B. Parks Sports Complex - Parks MSTU $ 169,477 $ $- $ $ 169,477 ADA Pepper Park/Wildcat Cove Pier Boating Improvement Protects Fund $ 12,269 $ $ $ $ 12,269 North Causeway Boat Launch Boating Improvement Projects Fund $ 239,451 $ $ $ $ 239,451 Farilit Pepper Park Renovation Grant Funds $ 132,248 $ $ $ $ 132,248 Pepper Park Renovation Parks MSTU $ 137,767 $ $ $ $ 137,767 Lincoln Park Community Center Impact Fees - Parks $ 26,116 $ $- $ 26,116 Improvements River Park Marina ADA Improvements Parks MSTU $ 50.000 $_ $ $ 50,000 Lakewood Park ADA Playground Parks MSTU $ 6.740 $_ $ $ 6,740 Re lacement olf Course Enclose Pavilion Parks MSTU 10.98 - - - 10 987 South County Beach Park Restrooms Renovation Parks MSTU $ 18948 $150,000 $ 150,000 _ $ - $ 489,483 Equestrian Wash rack and Sewer Impact Fees $ 223.110 - $- $ 223,110 Connection White City Park General Fund $ 285.970 $_ $ $ 285.970 White City Park General Fund $ 336,242 $ $ $ $ 336,242 Sheraton Park Plaza Playground Parks MSTU $ 38,105 $ $ $ $ $ 38,105 New Fairground Restroom Impact Fees $ 400,000 $ - $ $ -L-- $ 400,000 Adams Arena PA System Impact Fees $ 100,000 $ -L- $_ $ 100,000 New Upgrades to Electrical Panel Impact Fees $ 1 00,000 $_ $ I-- $ 150,000 St. Lucie County 9-26 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs Adams Arena Electrical Addition Impact Fees $ 60,000 $ $ $ $ 60,000 ab@roark Manna Trail Boardwalk Parks MSTU $ 25.000 $ - $ _ $ 25.000 Lakewood Baseball Imgation and Parks MSTU $ 100,000 $100,000 $ 100,000 $ $ $ 300,000 Drainage Lawnwood BF #5-6 Press Box Parks MSTU $ 125.000 $ - $ - $ $ 125,000 Lakewood Park Community Center Parks MSTU $ 300,000 $ 250,000 $ $ $ $ 550,000 Water Connection Golf Course Driving Range Tee Parks MSTU $ 85,000 $ 35,000 30 000 $ $ $ 150,000 Expansion First Data Field Improvements Capital Financing $ 54,500,000 $ - $ $ $ $ 54.500,000 Pickleball Courts Parks MSTU $ 25,000 $ $ $ $ $ 25,000 Savanas Cam site Extension Parks MSTU 100,000 - - - - 100,000 TOTAL $ 58,049,733 635,000 280,000 $- $ $ 58,864,783 Source: St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017118 TO FY 2021122 FACILITIES PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017118 FY 2018119 FY 2019120 FY 2020/21 FY 2021/22 TOTAL FY 2018 - 2022 TCERDA PARK- Capital Fund $ 340 $ $ - $ $ - $ 340 Research & Development TCERDA PARK - Capital Fund $ 3,883 $ $ - $ - $ $ 3,883 Research & Develo ment TCERDA-BLDG Capital Fund $ 650,051 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 650,051 SUNSHINE KITCHEN TCERDA-BLDG Grant Funds $ 1,791,735 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,791,735 SUNSHINE KITCHEN Rock Road Jail/Medical Impact FeeS - Law $ 250,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 250,000 Wind Expansion Desi n Enforcement Rock Rd Jail- Upgrade Capital Financina $ 129,392 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 129,392 Securitv S stem Admin Building Drainage General Fund $ 80,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 80,000 Im rovements Facilities Compound General Fund $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 Improvements Facilities Compound Mosquito Fund $ 25,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 25.000 Improvements Facilities Compound Gas Taxes $ 25,000 $ $ $ - $ - $ 25.000 Improvements Courthouse Annex Air Court Facilities Fund $ 542,404 $ $ - $ - $ - $ 542.404 Handler ReDlacernent Guardian Ad Litem Office Court Facilities Fund $ 330.000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 330,000 Space Pro act St Lucie County Admin County Capital $ 107,642 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 107,642 Parking Lot Court Facilities Study Fine and Forfeiture $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000 Rosser Blvd Branch General Fund $ 21,538 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 21,538 Libra - Renovation Rosser Blvd Branch Impact Fees - Library $ 108.844 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 108,844 Libra - Renovation TOTAL E 4.215.829 S E - E - E $ 4,215,829 Source: St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017/18 TO FY 2021/22 MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017118 FY2018/19 FY2019120 FY2020121 FY2021/22 TOTAL FY2018 - 2022 Harbor Branch Preserve Riorap Mosquito Fund $ 200,000 $ 200.000 $ $ - $ - $ 400,000 Pro act Phase 1 & 2 Mosquito Compound Equipment Mosquito Fund $ 130,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 130,000 Wash Station Filtration System Island Dune Culvert ReplacernentlMP 108 Mosquito Fund $ 37,900 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 37,900 Harbor branch Preserve Dike Mosquito Fund $ 90,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 90,000 Improvement TOTAL E 457.900 $ 200,000 E E E 657.900 Source: St. Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY 2017/18-2021/22 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY 2017118 TO FY 2021122 ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE FY 2017/18 FY 2018/19 FY 20,9120 FY 202012, FY 202,122 TOTAL FY 2018 - 2022 St. Lucie County 9-27 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs Heathcote Stomnvater Park Environmental Land Acquisition Fund $ 220,398 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 220,398 Petravice Preserve Capital Financing $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 St Lucie Village Boardwalk General Fund $ 1.650 $ $ $ $ $ 1,650 St Lucie Village Boardwalk Capital Financing $ 28,350 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 28,350 Ft. Pierce Mine Environmental Land Acouisition Fund $ 244,080 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 244,080 Greenways and Trails Master Environmental Land Acquisition Fund $ 89,745 $ $ $ $ $ 89.745 Plan Florida Municipal Power Agency Land Preservation A reement County Capital Fund $ 305,456 $ $ - $ $ - $ 305,456 Environmentally Safe Land Purchase Capital Financing $ 10,941 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 10,941 Environmentally Safe Land Purchase Capital Financing $ 564,748 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 564,748 IRL-S C23/24 Basin South Reservoir Capital Financing $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,000.000 Raccoon Island Classroom General Fund $ 25,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 25,000 Pole Barn at Platts Creek Shop General Fund $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 TOTAL $ 2,740,368 $ $ $ - $ - $ 2,740,368 Source' St Lucie County Capital Improvements Plan FY ZU17/16-21JZ1/22 St. Lucie County 9-28 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs - - — --- - ' DODO © o■ - _ vaa . vaa � �seaa■ OOOO aaa a v .. o00000 �J�R7:7�T!►TliT.i� a •T. �.�: s.rrrrm a+n St. Lucie County 9-29 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs ��:rs��rr�_rnmrcrr±_• �t-_.e:_oOO�F:__.,._ © -�aaaa v -■aaa - 0000 v :. �veae St. Lucie County 9-30 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs St. Lucie County 9-31 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements GOPs St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan 9-32 June 2018 Capital Improvements GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. E X C E P 1 1 0 N A L 5 0 L U I 1 0 N 5- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 10.1: Support economic development in St. Lucie County as part of an overall strategy for sustainability and quality of life. Objective 10.1.1: Develop and implement activities designed to improve the overall prosperity of St. Lucie County and its residents. Policy 10.1.1.1 - Attract investors to help diversify the industrial base, broaden the economic tax base and strengthen the job market. Policy 10.1.1.2 - Encourage redevelopment projects and business expansions that will promote economic development opportunities. Policy 10.1.1.3 — Continue to implement and improve upon fast -tracking development review for targeted industry projects in order to encourage investment Policy 10.1.1.4 - Place a high priority on infill and redevelopment projects that are consistent with the smart growth policies of St. Lucie County. Policy 10.1.1.5 - Encourage more construction of executive housing stock that will assist in the attraction of higher paying job opportunities. Policy 10.1.1.6 - Continue to encourage the development of high wage, high skill, long term job creation in the County. Goal 10.2: Diversify the year round economy and establish an economic and cultural climate that will allow St. Lucie County to effectively compete in the global economy. Objective 10.2.1: Support efforts to diversify St. Lucie County's economy and to make the county an effective competitor. Policy 10.2.1.1 - Develop a comprehensive plan and customized development process for industrial businesses aR area wide Iand use p that will increase opportunities for business and industry to locate or expand in St. Lucie County Policy 10.2.1.2 - Recruit businesses from the targeted industry sectors that will provide year-round employment opportunities. Policy 10.2.1.3 - Identify locations for and encourage development of economic clusters for business and industry that would benefit from being located near related industries in the area as well as for other desired contributory business users with the potential for significant employment. Policy 10.2.1.4 - Encourage the development of clusters of industries according St. Lucie County 10-1 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development GOPs to the adopted targeted industry list such as Manufacturing Facilities, Finance and Insurance, Information, Clean Energy, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management and Distribution, and Administrative and Support Services at appropriate locations in St. Lucie County. Policy 10.2.1.5 - Prepare and maintain an inventory of incentives, business programs, and housing stock, and available sites to accommodate targeted industries, new businesses and business expansions in St. Lucie County. Policy 10.2.1.6 - Support public/private partnerships and communications and provide for an atmosphere for international trade. Policy 10.2.1.7 - Assist in the promotion, development and implementation of Foreign Trade Zone services in St. Lucie County. St. Lucie County shall actively assist to the maximum extent practical in the recruitment of businesses and maintain an expedited permitting process for bona fide economic development projects located within the Foreign Trade Zone, especially those within the Targeted Industry List. Policy 10.2.1.8 - The County shall participate in regional economic development activities including the Research Coast. Policy 10.2.1.9 - The County shall support green and renewable energy loan and grant programs to support development of related green businesses. Objective 10.2.2: Establish procedures and tools to encourage business development and assist economic development in St. Lucie County. Policy 10.2.2.1 — Continue to utilize E6* h a point person for inter -agency and inter -department communication PeRnittinn te,.„ whose purpose is to facilitate the movement of targeted economic development projects through the regulatory process. Policy 10.2.2.2 - Continue to investigate and implement tools to assist developers and businesses in locating appropriate facilities for their needs and to provide all necessary statistical information to encourage outside investors to locate in St. Lucie County. Policy 10.2.2.34 - Monitor the following indicators of economic and business success in the County: • Identify for -profit status, which cluster the business supports, salaries, number of employees, and related higher learning programs needed to support the business of new and existing businesses. • Utilize a GIS-based system to track clustering and examining the location of related businesses. St. Lucie County 10-2 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development GOPs • Recruitment of employees from local colleges and universities. • Long term financial value of incentives. • Jobs/housing balance. Objective 10.2.3: Encourage the provision of appropriate educational opportunities, programs, and facilities to meet business and industry needs. Policy 10.2.3.1 - Encourage the development of more vocational programs to meet business and industry needs. Policy 10.2.3.2 - Encourage the cultivation of education/business partnerships to develop education and training support programs that will benefit businesses and employees. Policy 10.2.3.3 - Encourage education and training programs that support manufacturing ePGGuFage high-tech, and research and development businesses and other targeted industry to locate in St. Lucie County. Policy 10.2.3.4 - Encourage and support research and development opportunities provided by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, USDA laboratory, IFAS, Smithsonian Institution, FAU, and University of Florida, to encourage and enhance clustering of high tech industry, and to support the expansion of manufacturing, agriculture/aquaculture, marine and tourism industries in St. Lucie County. Policy 10.2.3.5 - Promote and identify internships, apprenticeships and training for green sector jobs through St. Lucie School District magnet programs, the colleges and universities, and green technology companies. Objective 10.2.4: Assist the agency charged with the marketing and promotion of St. Lucie County in the development and implementation of marketing efforts. Policy 10.2.4.1 - Assist in marketing St. Lucie County as a location with opportunities for business location, relocation, or expansion, including international trade. Policy 10.2.4.2 - Increase cooperation between public agencies and private organizations to present a unified positive image of St. Lucie County. Objective 10.2.5: The County shall, through economic development projects encourage diversification of the tax base to further support long-term investment in County quality of life. Policy 10.2.5.1 - The County shall encourage appropriate investments that result in beneficial property values for non-residential and residential properties. Policy 10.2.5.2 - The County shall ewe support economic development activities that encourage growth in non-residential development resulting in the creation of long term commercial and industrial targeted industry jobs together with St. Lucie County 10-3 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development GOPs comprehensive increases in assessed valuations and ad valorem tax receipts for non-residential development. Goal 10.3: Support the expansion of €xpaad agricultural activities, and maintain a sufficient agricultural land base to increase the sustainability, expansion, and diversification of agricultural activities throughout St. Lucie County. Objective 10.3.1: Increase and diversify the agricultural economic base. Policy 10.3.1.1 — Encourage the development of Develop specialty foods, farmers market products, and food processing industries to increase and diversify the agricultural economic base. Policy 10.3.1.2 - Encourage, maintain, and expand industries, such as the aquaculture industry, to increase and diversify the agricultural economic base. Policy 10.3.1.3 - Encourage and support agricultural and aquaculture research and education programs and development activities. Policy 10.3.1.4 - Support the development and production of biofuels and related clean energy technology activities in the County. Policy 10.3.1.5 - Continue to establish grant opportunities for the sustainable re- use of agriculture land. Find a means of achieving continued bone fide agriculture operations through innovative land use alternatives such as transfer of development rights and cultivation of alternative energy forms. Goal 10A Maintain and expand the tourism sector of St. Lucie County's economy. Objective 10.4.1: Maintain and improve existing features that contribute to the attraction of tourists. Policy 10.4.1.1 - Protect St. Lucie County's natural resources and countryside to ensure their continued existence for the benefit and enjoyment of future residents and visitors. Policy 10.4.1.2 - Protect and reuse St. Lucie County's historic sites and buildings to preserve its heritage, promote economic development, enhance quality of life, and add to the tourist experience. Policy 10.4.1.3 - Support local initiatives to preserve St. Lucie County's art, architecture, natural and cultural heritage. Policy 10.4.1.4 - Promote the expansion of eco-tourism and encouraging existing and new hotels to participate in the Florida Green Lodging Program. Objective 10.4.2: Initiate marketing efforts and seek new opportunities to promote tourism. Policy 10.4.2.1 - Market St. Lucie County as a vacation destination with uncrowded beaches, multiple outdoor recreation and natural resources, historic St. Lucie County 10-4 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development GOPs sites, NY Mets Spring Training, golf, cultural activities and a variety of ongoing cultural and culinary events facilities. Policy 10.4.2.2 - Promote cooperative efforts between public agencies and private organizations to present a unified positive image of St. Lucie County. Policy 10.4.2.3 - Develop ecotourism opportunities to help extend the tourist season in St. Lucie County, help sustain large areas of open space, preserve natural habitat, discourage sprawling, low density development, and broaden the economic base. Policy 10.4.2.4 - Promote and market entertainment and sports activities in St. Lucie County domestically and internationally to increase the County's sports tourism market. Policy 10.4.2.5 - Encourage and strengthen the role of sports activities in economic development by attracting and soliciting amateur and professional regional multi -sports events. Policy 10.4.2.6 - Encourage and strengthen the role of the arts in economic development by attracting and accommodating amateur and professional arts events and businesses throughout the county. Policy 10.4.2.7 - The County shall, in cooperation with Visit Florida and its own visitor tracking efforts and data collection monitor the origination of domestic and international tourists iR GGGpeFatiGR With Vi6it Florida to determine in which areas marketing should be focused. Policy 10.4.2.8 - Pursue international partnerships that promote cultural exchanges and encourage international visitors to stay and play in St. Lucie County. Goal 10.5: Encourage patterns of development that are less costly to provide with public services and facilities, and encourage the redevelopment and revitalization of older residential, industrial, and commercial areas. Objective 10.5.1: Promote patterns of development that allow public services and facilities to be provided more cost-effectively. Policy 10.5.1.1 - Encourage the use of compact, mixed -use development. Policy 10.5.1.2 - Coordinate land use planning and the provision of public facilities. Policy 10.5.1.3 - Continue to provide expedited review of development applications for economic development projects. Policy 10.5.1.4 - Establish a streamlined conceptual site plan pre -approval process program for industrial and Gemme development using the Florida Manufacturing Competitiveness Act as a model by-2$�2. Policy 10.6.1.5 - Develop and utilize appropriate business incentive programs that St. Lucie County 10-5 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development GOPs will attract outside businesses and assist in the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Goal 10.6: Improve infrastructure linkages throughout St. Lucie County. Objective 10.6.1: Encourage and support improved infrastructure linkages between business centers, educational facilities, and residents. Policy 10.6.1.1 - Improve transportation opportunities throughout St. Lucie County in order to provide improved access to industry and commercial locations for other businesses and the labor force, and provide easier access to educational facilities. Policy 10.6.1.2 - Improve and expand the water and sewer system to allow for adequate capacity for future economic growth. Policy 10.6.1.3 - Expand the water and sewer system to encompass all industrial and commercial land use areas located within the urban service area and utilize grant funds when available. Policy 10.6.1.4 - Encourage and improve the use of the St. '�UG*e oe y Treasure Coast International Airport as a first class general aviation facility, to improve safety for existing and new flight training facilities, to improve access for business and industry, to improve access for residents, and to encourage outside investors to locate in the area. Policy 10.6.1.5 - Through implementation of the Airport Master Plan, promote the expansion of commercial aviation service. St. Lucie County 10-6 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development GOPs COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EAR -Based Amendments JUNE 2018 CHAPTER 11 TOWNS, VILLAGES AND THE COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. `" "y E X C E P T 1 0 N A L S O L U T I O N S" TOWNS, VILLAGES AND THE COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Goal 11.1: Establish a development framework that encourages a sustainable settlement pattern that preserves the rural character of St. Lucie County, protects and enhances the natural environment and increases the quality of life of the citizens. Objective 11.1.1: To ensure that new development in the existing agriculture areas is predictable and responds to the vision of the citizens of St. Lucie County. Policy 11.1.1.1 - Special Area Plans. Special Area Plans form a basis for amending the Future Land Use Map in existing undeveloped areas. These plans shall be created with a high degree of citizen participation and shall be submitted as part of the data and analysis required to amend the Future Land Use Map. The Special Area Plans shall: 1. Delineate the planning area; 2. Review the existing land use and zoning; 3. Analyze the existing transportation issues including the potential impact of new development; 4. Analyze water management issues; 5. Address other challenges and opportunities within the area; 6. Create a "to scale" map that clearly illustrates a neighborhood structure, a network of streets and blocks including residential, retail, commercial, civic uses and locations for public open space; 7. Identify the appropriate location and amount of new retail. Retail growth shall be planned and projected for the next year, five years and fifteen years based on the existing and projected transportation and infrastructure systems, the market conditions and appropriate trade areas; 8. Identify the appropriate location and amount of new commercial uses; 9. Identify any natural resources that are to be protected or maintained; 10. Provide illustrations that depict the proposed scale and character of the development of the area; 11. Establish a financial strategy for the building, operation and maintenance of infrastructure; 12. Provide a Transferable Development Value (TDV) Map; 13. Provide a Transfer of Development Rights credit matrix; and 14. Provide a maximum allowable development program. This program will serve as a basis for setting and evaluating levels of service and will quantify development authorized by the Special Area Plan. Policy 11.1.1.2 - Adopted Special Area Plans. Adopted Special Area Plans include the following: 1) North St. Lucie County Special Area Plan. The settlement strategies generated during the charrette process for the Special Area Plan for North St. Lucie County (NSLC) are outlined in the North St. Lucie County Charrette Master Plan Report that is included as St. Lucie County 11- 1 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs data and analysis supporting the creation and implementation of the Towns, Villages and Countryside (TVC) Element and future land use designation. a) North St. Lucie County Special Area Plan General Location Map. Figure 11-1 depicts the area included in the NSLC Special Area Plan. b) North St. Lucie County Towns, Villages and Countryside Map. Figure 11-2 depicts the area in the NSLC Special Area Plan that has a future land use designation of TVC. c) North St. Lucie County Maximum Allowable Development Program. Development within the NSLC Special Area Plan that has a future land use designation of TVC is limited by the amount set forth in Table 11-1. Table 11-1 North St. Lucie County Maximum Allowable Development Program Use Amount Permitted Residential Dwelling 37,500 units Commercial / Retail Uses 5,000,000 square feet Industrial Uses 464 acres The maximum development amounts in the above table apply only within the area that has the TVC land use designation, as depicted on Figure 11-2. For example, and without limitation of the foregoing statement, the retail uses depicted outside the area of the TVC land use designation on Figure 11-13, North St. Lucie General Retail Development Plan, both to the east and the west of the TVC land use designation area, are not limited by the Maximum Allowable Development Program as set forth in this Policy 11.1.1.2(c). This shall not be deemed to limit or modify provisions of this Comprehensive Plan as they may apply outside the area that has the TVC land use designation. d) Within 90 days following the County's approval of any final development order allowing a commercial/retail use by which the total amount of commercial/retail (including office) use approved for development within the area subject to the TVC land use designation equals or exceeds 3,500,000 square feet of building area, the County shall initiate a special review process by which it shall consider whether a Plan amendment is appropriate that would increase the maximum of 5,000,000 square feet of commercial/retail uses, including any appropriate regional commercial use, permitted within such area as set forth in Policy 11.1.1.2(c) Table 11-1, Maximum Allowable Development Program. e) North St. Lucie County Transferable Development Value (TDV) Map. 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The framework shall be known as Towns, Villages and Countryside (TVC) and shall be a separate future land use map designation governed by the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the TVC Element. Policy 11.1.2.2 - Application. The TVC Element shall apply to those portions of the County where the TVC land use designation has been adopted; however, all other policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan apply, except where specifically addressed by the TVC. The Goals, Objectives and Policies of this element are interrelated and are to be applied in their entirety to new development. Policy 11.1.2.3 - Urban Services - Proposals to build in accordance with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the TVC Element and the intent of the approved Special Area Plan shall be eligible to receive urban services even if such developments are located outside the Urban Service Boundary (USB). Providing urban services to such development does not trigger an expansion of the USB. Development outside of the USB St. Lucie County 11- 7 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs that does not meet the requirements of the TVC Element is not eligible to receive urban services, even if such development is proposed in proximity to a service extension that has been provided for another development approved under the TVC. Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are not exempt from this policy. Parcels that develop in accordance with Policy 11.1.2.6(5) may also be eligible to receive urban services. Outside of the TVC area, Future Land Use Objective 1.1.5 and its policies shall govern the provision of Urban Services. Policy 11.1.2.4 - Expedited review process. The County shall establish an expedited process for rezoning and development review within six months of the effective date of the TVC Element. Since the TVC Element provides incentives for large-scale settlement plans, and does not provide incentives for piecemeal development, the expectation is for an assemblage of coordinated development plans that may result in numerous projects meeting the threshold for Development of Regional Impact (DRI) review process. The County will work with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to reduce Council's DRI review process to ninety days for projects that propose to build in accordance with an approved Special Area Plan and the TVC Goals, Objectives and Policies. A development proposal that meets the threshold for DRI review, but does not propose to build in accordance with an approved Special Area Plan or in accordance with the TVC Goals, Objectives and Policies, is not eligible for the TVC expedited review process. Policy 11.1.2.5 - Transferable Development Value (TDV) Map. The TDV Map establishes the potential uses, densities and intensities for properties in the TVC area, as established in the pre-existing Future Land Use Element as of [date of adoption of TVC amendment]. The TVC Element shall not limit the underlying potential densities or intensities, as established by the pre-existing Future Land Use Element. New nonresidential uses allowed pursuant to the pre-existing Future Land Use Element shall be encouraged to follow the retail and workplace strategies outlined in this element and shall follow the TVC Land Development Regulations. The potential densities and intensities on the TDV Map may be increased by the application of the policies in the TVC Element. Furthermore, for development that conforms to the TVC Element, any excess transferable development rights remaining on the site after the application of the TVC Land Development Regulations may be transferred under the TDR Program outlined by Objective 11.1.7. Policy 11.1.2.6 - Options for Development Outside of the Urban Service Boundary. Properties located outside of the Urban Service Boundary (USB) have several options for development in the TVC area: 1. Develop a Town or Village in accordance with the requirements of the TVC Element; or 2. Submit a joint application with other property owners to develop a Town or Village in accordance with the requirements of the TVC Element; or 3. Maintain the property in its natural state or for existing and new agricultural uses consistent with the adopted agricultural zoning designations. Such uses are encouraged to remain and may be expanded over time; or 4. Maintain the property in its natural state or for agricultural uses and utilize the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program outlined under Objective 11.1.7 for the sale and transfer of at least 90% of the unused transferable development rights to an eligible receiving site within the approved Special Area Plan; or, 5. For parcels less than 500 acres in size, utilize the TDR Program to transfer a minimum of 90% of the transferable development rights to an eligible receiving St. Lucie County 11- 8 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs site within the approved Special Area Plan. The property may be subdivided into individual home sites up to 10% of the transferable development rights. Such home sites are eligible to receive urban services at the property owners' expense after 90% of the transferable development rights has been permanently set aside for future transfer; or 6. For parcels less than 500 acres in size, subdivide the property into individual home sites with densities and intensities equal to or less than the number permitted by the transferable development rights. Such properties are not eligible for the incentives offered by the TVC, including access to urban services and utilization of the TDR Program. New development shall connect roadways, trails and open space and be compatible with existing adjacent development, without affecting the property's existing density and intensity. Policy 11.1.2.7 - Subdivision Limitations. Existing parcels of record as of [date of the adoption of the TVC] that are 500 acres or more in size and located outside of the Urban Service Boundary (USB), shall develop in accordance with Policy 11.1.2.6 (1),(2),(3) or (4). Policy 11.1.2.8 - Right to Farm: At a minimum, Florida's Right to Farm laws apply to existing and new agricultural uses in the TVC. Owners of the land are encouraged to initiate, continue, and expand agricultural operations and shall be protected in accordance with the allowances of the agricultural zoning district that applies to the land. Objective 11.1.1 To provide incentives to reallocate potential development from areas located outside of the Urban Service Boundary (USB) to appropriate areas located inside the USB. Policy 11.1.3.1 - Incentives for Development Inside the USB. 1. County Incentives. For projects that conform to the TVC Land Development Regulations and, additionally, provide affordable housing, workforce housing or propose mixed -use development, the County may offer incentives such as, but not limited to, expedited permit review or density bonuses as established by the County Commission. 2. Reduced Requirements. To encourage development within the USB, new development has the following reduced requirements: a. Incremental development is permitted. New development does not have a minimum parcel size. Existing parcels may subdivide into individual building sites. New development shall follow the TVC Land Development Regulations to ensure connectivity and compatibility with existing adjacent development, without affecting the property's existing density and intensity. b. Towns and Villages have reduced requirements for Open Space & Countryside, and consequently for overall minimum size as outlined in Table 11-2 and Table 11-3. 3. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program. For projects that conform to the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the TVC Element, the TDR Program outlined by Objective 11.1.7 establishes density bonuses to encourage development inside the Urban Service Boundary (USB) and transfers of density from eligible sending sites outside of the USB to designated receiving sites St. Lucie County 11- 9 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs inside of the USB. Projects that propose to build a Town or Village may also transfer any unused transferable development rights remaining on the subject property as set forth in the TDR Program outlined by Objective 11.1.7. 4. Potential Densities and Intensities. The TVC Element shall not limit the underlying potential densities or intensities, as established by the pre-existing Future Land Use Element as of [date of adoption of TVC amendment]. New non-residential uses allowed pursuant to the pre-existing Future Land Use Element are encouraged to follow the retail and workplace strategies outlined in this element and shall follow the TVC Land Development Regulations. The potential densities and intensities on the TDV Map may be increased by the application of the policies in the TVC Element. Objective 11.1.4: To prevent suburban sprawl by restricting the development of lands outside of the Urban Service Boundary to a system of compact, mixed -use, pedestrian -friendly Towns and Villages. Policy 11.1.4.1 - TVC Development. Development within the TVC is intended to do the following: • Preserve the rural character, encouraging opportunities for continued agriculture; • Offset biological and ecological impacts of new development; • Improve the water quality within the Indian River Lagoon; • Manage water comprehensively throughout the area; • Provide an interconnected system of native habitat preserves, greenways, parks, and open space; • Reduce automobile trips; • Balance housing with workplaces, jobs, retail and civic uses; • Provide a variety of housing types to support residents of diverse ages, incomes, family sizes, and lifestyles; • Create predictability and efficiency in planning and in the provision of infrastructure; • Allocate infrastructure and public service costs to provide for fiscal neutrality. Policy 11.1.4.2 - Settlement Principles. Neighborhoods form the basic building block for all new Towns and Villages within the TVC (Figure 11-4). The components of a Neighborhood shall be arranged to be compatible in scale and character with existing adjacent uses. Neighborhoods shall exhibit the following characteristics: 1. Neighborhood Size. The neighborhood size shall be scaled upon a five-minute walk radius (approximately % mile, 1,320 feet, or area of 125 acres), as measured from the Neighborhood Center (Figure 11-5). In general, each neighborhood shall have well defined edges and range from 80 to 150 acres in size, not including the land set aside for the Countryside component. The shape or form of the neighborhood is flexible and responds to physical or geological conditions, provided that the maximum % mile radius benchmark for scale is generally maintained. For example, proposed development within a Net Developable Area of 200 acres should create two distinct neighborhoods. 2. The Transect. A Neighborhood shall contain a mix of uses including residential, retail, office, civic and recreation spaces that support the daily needs of its St. Lucie County 11- 10 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs residents within walking distance. Varying uses shall be organized in the Neighborhood based on the Transect (Figure 11-6), which is composed of a hierarchy of zones including the Countryside, Neighborhood Edge, Neighborhood General, and Neighborhood Center zones, and in the case of developments with multiple neighborhoods, the Neighborhood Core zone. The Transect promotes a wide cross section of uses, densities and building types and depicts their appropriate location in clearly defined zones: a) Neighborhood Edge. The Neighborhood Edge is primarily a detached single family area with larger lots and less density than the other zones. b) Neighborhood General. The Neighborhood General is one of the larger areas in a Neighborhood, allowing some small businesses compatible with the primarily residential character of the zone. A mixture of single-family homes on various lot sizes, attached townhouses, apartments, bed and breakfast tourism homes and some live -work units is appropriate. c) Neighborhood Center. The Neighborhood Center is the recognizable nucleus in the form of a public or civic focal point. The public or civic focal point may be a publicly owned square, park, green or plaza, in combination with a school, library, museum, place of worship, community center, farmer's market or small-scale neighborhood retail uses. The Neighborhood Center provides a natural gathering place for the community and is lined by the fronts of buildings for spatial definition as well as for the increased safety afforded by the resulting natural surveillance opportunity. The Center is compact and appropriate for multi -story attached buildings designed to accommodate a range of uses over time. Shops with offices or apartments in the upper stories, live/work units and higher density residential types are all appropriate in the Neighborhood Center. The Neighborhood Center is within walking distance of and accessible to all neighborhood residents. d) Neighborhood Core. The Neighborhood Core is the densest, most active zone of the Transect, supported by at least two neighborhoods usually occurring along a major thoroughfare or at a major intersection. The Neighborhood Core has the more intense retail and office uses and may include targeted industry employment uses. 3. Variety of Housing Types. A Neighborhood shall provide a variety of housing types and prices that support a broad range of family sizes and incomes. Housing types are defined by building types such as single-family, multi -family, townhouse, mixed -use, etc. and are distributed throughout the neighborhood in relation to the principle of the Transect. The Neighborhood provides home -ownership as well as rental housing opportunities in an integrated manner. The use of accessory dwelling units, in accordance with the provisions of Section 163.31771, Florida Statutes, to provide an opportunity for dispersed rental housing or other accessory uses within single-family fabric is desirable. Accessory dwelling units shall be evaluated for concurrency purposes to determine availability of services when proposed as part of a Town or Village. When proposed by an individual lot owner, only verification of potable water and sanitary sewer service shall be required. A mobile home or Recreational Vehicle (RV) shall not constitute such an accessory dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units shall not constitute a unit for the purposes of limiting density. St. Lucie County 11- 11 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs 4. Civic Uses. Each Neighborhood shall contain at least one Civic building. Civic buildings shall be sited on locations of high public visibility and prominence, usually within or around public Open Spaces, or at the termination of vistas (Figure 11-7). Fire Stations and Police Stations are encouraged to provide community meeting rooms to enhance their public character. Towns or Villages that are required to provide a school shall locate the school onsite. Planning for the school shall be coordinated with the School Board of St. Lucie County. Land set aside for Civic Uses may be eligible for incentives under the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program outlined under Objective 11.1.7. 5. Walkable Blocks. Blocks shall be scaled to accommodate a variety of building types and encourage pedestrian traffic. Such typical block dimensions range between 300' — 500' on a block face and do not exceed 750' on any single block face. Single blocks shall not exceed a total perimeter distance of 2,500'. 6. Proper Building Placement. Building types of like scale, massing, and uses shall face one another on a given street. To provide a harmonious transition, differing building types may be placed back-to-back on a single block. The primary entrance of every building shall directly face a street, a square, a park, a plaza, or a green. 7. Street Network. Neighborhoods shall have an interconnected network of public streets designed to balance the needs of all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles. A hierarchy of streets shall be provided in the neighborhood so that larger streets accommodate larger buildings and wider sidewalks while smaller streets have smaller buildings and sidewalks. Streets and buildings shall be designed so the building height facing the street is proportional to the width of the street. Alleys are required in the mixed use areas of the neighborhood to provide access for rear -loaded parking, municipal services, and loading and unloading of goods, which allows the street to be more safely used by pedestrians and bicyclists by reducing conflicts with vehicles. Alleys are required for townhouse development. In residential areas, alleys are encouraged, but not required, to accommodate parking and to provide private entrances and parking for rental units located behind single-family homes. Where alleys are used to provide rear access, buildings shall have secondary entrances, lighting and sufficient window openings to provide natural surveillance. 8. Mix of Uses. Neighborhoods shall support varying amounts of mixed use located within the appropriate area of the Transect within suitable building types. Different neighborhoods have diverse characters, which support varying amounts of mixed use; however, every neighborhood should support residential uses, a civic site, and at least one Local Store. 9. Countryside. A significant amount of Open Space is designated for the Countryside as an integral component of the settlement pattern to a) support and enhance the rural character; b) preserve and restore native habitats; c) provide opportunities for sustained agriculture; and d) help mitigate the biological and ecological impacts of new development. St. Lucie County 11- 12 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 114 NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAM A* Mh " *n To . q", 1. "law �lv +! 0 Dover Kohl & Partners% TCRPC I COUNTRYSIDE MIXED LAND USES EDGE CENTER FLOW WAY PUBLIC OPEN SPACE SPECIAL CIVIC SITES VARIED BUILDING TYPES WALKABLE, PUBLIC STREETS PUBLIC RIGH'J=OF-WAY EDGE CONDITION St. Lucie County 11- 13 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 11-5 NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS 51ZE ( 125 14 mile Max , �4j mile a OD STRUCTURE St. Lucie County 11-14 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 11-6 The Transed I A SECTION DIROUGH THE: NEIGHBORHOOD Dover Kohl & Partners St. Lucie County 11- 15 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 11-7 Civic Use Locations / rea«.. e.e •. se MENIIAN Civic -Building Within aµi'ublic Open Spacem Civic Building Around a Public Open Space Civic Building Terminating a Vista i Three Plans by Camille Sitte - Civic Art, Flegemann & Pects, American Vitruvius St. Lucie County 11- 16 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.4.3 - Development in the Form of New Towns and Villages. Except as otherwise provided in the TVC Element, new development shall be in the form of Towns and Villages, created by a system of neighborhoods that demonstrate the Settlement Principles, implement the retail, workplace and transportation strategies, manage water and wastewater comprehensively and allow for a significant amount of Countryside. The relationship of the built environment to open space outlined in Policies 11.1.4.4 and 11.1.4.5 for new Towns and Villages is based on the following principles (Figure 11-8): 1. A minimum density and mix of uses in a compact, walkable community is necessary to establish sustainable growth; 2. Open Space is necessary for the long-term health and welfare of new communities in rural areas; 3. Open Space is necessary to preserve the natural and rural character desired by the citizens of St. Lucie County; 4. Open Space is necessary to help mitigate the environmental impact of the new development in the area; and 5. Open Space is necessary to improve the overall health and water quality of the Indian River Lagoon. Participation in the TDR Program outlined under Objective 11.1.7 may be necessary to acquire additional density to meet the minimum requirements for development under the TVC Element. Outside of the USB, the Transferable Development Value Map and the application of the TDR Program limit potential development density of a new Town or Village. Density increases not associated with the TDR Program (i.e. through re -zoning) are not permitted outside of the USB. Policy 11.1.4.4 - Towns. A Town (Figure 11-9) is a collection of two or more distinct neighborhoods in the Countryside. Table 11-2 Town Requirements Size Min. Parcel Size for a Town located Outside of the USB: 625 acres Min. Parcel Size for a Town located Inside of the USB: 225 acres Maximum Parcel Size: N/A Open Space & Countryside Open Space & Countryside Required Outside the USB: 60% (50% Countryside min. Open Space & Countryside Required Inside the USB- 40% (Countryside min.) Density Required in Net Developable Area* Min. Average Density required Inside USB: 6 dwelling units/ acre Min. Average Density required Outside USB: 5 dwelling units/ acre * Properties that do not achieve the minimum density (as depicted on the TDV Map) for development of a Town may acquire additional density pursuant to the TDR Program outlined under Objective 11.1.7. St. Lucie County 11- 17 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 11-8 NEIGHBORHOOD/OPEN SPACE DIAGRAM ' � .�'^�` � w .raw. � �•.1 75 Open Spa)������ �.�rt rl�� w ,. �puntrysid i �F (Vr 7t t } } 25 o �0liet Devel Ar . Neigh -hood Flaw Wav N orho Center .•� "Y � 1 4. "'fir-a-� �I i!J�i . � 011age: Compact walkable community within the countnside t ;400 open ntryside f' ' Neighborhood' 1 , 140% Net ti a, e ` evelopable' i AreY •, i E w low 'l'aYjj'' Nei borhood�� " r 1 x ~ Nei borhood Town: A group of neighborhoods within the coimtn�side St. Lucie County 11- 18 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 11-9 DIAGRAM OF A TOWN 'i Countryside 5 Minute Walking Distance Radius School Neighborhood Center L Town Center i Neighborhood Netghborhood '._ Neighborhood Vjncighborh Ood in th (�t © Dover Kohl & Partners The Neighborhood is the boric Manning unit. Alone in the countti�side, one neighborhood constitutes a Village, when combined with other neighborhoods, it becomes a Town. Town Center St. Lucie County 11- 19 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.4.5 - Villages. A Village (Figure 11-10) is one distinct neighborhood in the Countryside. Table 11-3 Village Requirements Size Min. Parcel Size for a Village located Outside of the USB: 500 acres Min. Parcel Size for a Village located Inside of the USB: 110 acres Maximum Parcel: 624 acres Open Space & Countryside Open Space & Countryside Required Outside the USB: 75% 65% Countryside min. Open Space & Countryside Required Inside the USB: 40% (Countryside min. Density Required in Net Developable Area " Min. Average Density required Inside USB: 5 dwelling units/ acre Min. Average Density required Outside USB: 5 dwelling units/ acre `Properties that do not achieve the minimum density (as depicted on the TDV Map) for development of a Town may acquire additional density pursuant to the TDR Program outlined under Objective 11.1.7. Policy 11.1.4.6 - Open Space & the Countryside. To ensure that the rural landscape is preserved, most of the Open Space required in Towns and Villages located outside of the USB shall be designated for Countryside. In Towns, at least 50% of the site shall be for the Countryside and no more than 10% may be for other open space components (See Policies 11.1.5.3 and 11.1.5.4). In Villages, at least 65% of the site shall be for the Countryside and no more than 10% for other open space components. If other open space components are not used, the full requirement shall be for Countryside. For example: A 1000 acre Town located outside the USB is required to set aside 600 acres (60%) for Open Space; 500 acres (50% of the site) of the required Open Space must be designated for the Countryside. Policy 11.1.4.7 - Workforce Housing. To encourage a broad range of family sizes and incomes, new Towns and Villages shall provide a minimum of eight percent (8%) of the proposed number of residential units as workforce housing. An inventory of workforce housing in the TVC shall be maintained on an annual basis. Policy 11.1.4.8 - Workforce Housing Qualification. Workforce housing shall be sold or rented only to qualified households as defined by St. Lucie County's Department Oivisiep of Community Services, Housing Division De in accordance with the criteria utilized in the County's State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Policy 11.1.4.9 - Workforce Housing Affordability. The affordability of workforce housing shall be maintained for a period of at least 25 years utilizing documents, such as deed restrictions, recorded in the public records of St. Lucie County describing the affordability requirements for each workforce unit. Policy 11.1.4.10 - Accessory Units. Each single-family dwelling unit with an Accessory Unit shall be eligible for the higher multiplier offered for Workforce Housing in the Special Area Plan's Credit Matrix (Table 11-4). However, the provision of such Accessory Units may not be counted towards the fulfillment of the Workforce Housing requirement set forth in Policy 11.1.4.7. St. Lucie County 11- 20 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.4.11 - Adequate School Sites and Capacity. To ensure adequate school locations, the proponent of a new Town or Village shall work with the County and the St. Lucie County School Board to determine the most appropriate school site that fulfills the location, capacity and concurrency requirements set forth by the TVC and the adopted St. Lucie County Interlocal Agreement for School Concurrency as required by Senate Bill 360. Policy 11.1.4.12 - Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer: All development within new Towns and Villages shall be serviced by centralized potable water and sanitary sewer systems. Such centralized services shall be coordinated with St. Lucie County Policy 11.1.4.13 - Provider of Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer. The County as retail provider has a Bulk Utility Agreement with the Ft. Pierce Utility Authority (FPUA) to provide bulk utility service within the North St. Lucie County Special Area Plan. Thereafter, the County and FPUA shall jointly plan water supply and wastewater facilities to serve the area needs. The water supply source to meet the additional demands of new development shall be the Floridan Aquifer or a permitted alternative water supply source. Policy 11.1.4.14 - Construction of Infrastructure. The Ft. Pierce Utility Authority (FPUA) and St. Lucie County or its designee shall plan, design, permit and construct a water, wastewater and reclaimed water utility infrastructure (including water supply, treatment, storage, distribution, collection, and disposal capacity) to support the potable water, sanitary sewer and irrigation needs of the NSLC SAP at full build out and in accordance with the level of service established by the County's comprehensive plan, as amended from time to time. This infrastructure shall be built to FPUA and County standards, and as - built drawings shall be provided to FPUA and the County. The FPUA and the County may conduct periodic inspections (the nature and frequency of which are to be determined by FPUA and the County) both during and after construction to ensure that the infrastructure is being properly constructed, operated and maintained. It is recognized by the parties that said infrastructure may be constructed in phases commensurate with the creation of demand by development. Policy 11.1.4.15 - Levels of Service Standards. In accordance with Section 163.3180 F.S., sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water, parks and recreation, schools and transportation facilities shall be provided to meet level of service standards for concurrency purposes. Policy 11.1.4.16 - Availability of Facilities. In accordance with Section 163.3180(2) F.S., sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, adequate water supplies, and potable water facilities shall be in place and available to serve new development no later than the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. Prior to approval of a building permit or its functional equivalent, St. Lucie County shall consult with the applicable water supplier to determine whether adequate water supplies to serve the new development will be available no later than the anticipated date of issuance by the County of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. Policy 11.1.4.17 - Funding Public Facility Improvements. The North St. Lucie County (NSLC) Special Area Plan (SAP) does not authorize approval of specific development plans or proposals. Development plans or proposals may be approved within the NSLC SAP area if the necessary public facility improvements are added to the County's Five - Year Capital Improvements Schedule (or, in the case of transportation improvements St. Lucie County 11- 21 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs subject to Section 163.3180(16)(b) or (f), Florida Statutes, the Ten -Year Capital Improvements Schedule if applicable) supported by an executed Developer Agreement, Interlocal Agreement or other financing source including one or more of the financing tools and strategies outlined in Policy 11.1.9.16 guaranteeing adequate funding for the improvements. The amended Capital Improvement Schedule shall specify the responsible party, whether County, developer or otherwise, for funding the necessary public facilities and is subject to adjustment through the County's final site plan approval process and state and federal permitting processes, to the extent such adjustment meets the Objectives and Policies of the TVC. Policy 11.1.4.18 - Site Plan Approval Requirements. No site plan approvals shall be awarded unless adequate school capacity exists or is programmed to be available concurrent with the demand. Mitigation is possible for incremental development. Additionally, no site plan approvals shall be awarded unless adequate potable water and sanitary sewer capacity exist or are programmed to be available concurrent with the demand in the North County Area. Policy 11.1.4.19 - Phased Development Approach. Development in the TVC Area shall be phased so water and wastewater services and facilities necessitated by the development are available concurrent with its impacts. Policy 11.1.4.20 - Monitoring the TVC. The County shall monitor the implementation of Within foi �r ear of the offon4ivo date of the T-VG Element, the TVC on an ongoing basis. T, �.., ......� �.._.._.._ ____ _. _.._ . _ _ _._..._. _, #4e The County, working in conjunction with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and a committee of ten local residents and property owners in the TVC area, will evaluate the performance of the goals, objectives and policies as well as the land development regulations, including the Transfer of Development Rights program, and management of the Open Space. Each member of the Board of County Commissioners shall appoint two members of such committee, of which at least one shall be an owner of property within the TVC area. Such evaluation process will include, without limitation, specific evaluation of the following components of TVC: a) Workforce housing supply and demand; b) Retail, commercial, and industrial supply and demand to meet local and regional economic development needs, including the amount of existing and approved retail, commercial, and industrial uses in the TVC and the continued appropriateness of the commercial development cap in Table 11-1. c) TOR supply and demand; d) Water and wastewater capital improvements, supply, demand, and any adjustments necessary to the capital improvements schedule, to the extent not already addressed in the County's annual updates of the schedule and the utilities master plans of utility providers in the TVC area; e) Transportation impacts and progress towards implementing the future Street Network Plan depicted on Figure 11-15, and any adjustments necessary to the capital improvements schedule, to the extent not already addressed in the County's annual updates of the schedule; and f) Effective coordination with other government and legislative agencies, such as TPO MR-9, SFWMD, FPFWMD, FDOT, DEP, City or Fort Pierce, Ft. Pierce Utility Authority, and Indian River County. St. Lucie County 11- 22 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs g) The adoption and implementation of special assessment districts pursuant to Policy 11.1.9.16, h) Potential options to meet the Countryside and Open Space Requirements beyond those options contained in the TVC that maintain the purposes behind the Countryside and Open Space Requirements. i) Experience with administration, management, and maintenance of Open Space and Countryside areas, j) Patterns of development occurring within TVC, and the need for possible alternative patterns. Based on this evaluation, the County will adopt appropriate modifications to the TVC Element to resolve any issues related to implementation of these or other components of the plan. After the initial evaluation, subsequent evaluations shall occur no less than every four years. This policy shall not prohibit any party from initiating any other Plan amendment. St. Lucie County 11- 23 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 11-10 DIAGRAM OF A VILLAGE Countryside 5 Mi lute Walking `-' Distance Radius `Vlll e Center r a- - School7 F . `[ Village: One neighborhood in the Countryside © Dover Kohl K Partners The ,Veighhorhood is the basic planning unit. Alone in the cotntttiside, one neighborhood constitutes a Village, when combined with other neighborhoods, it becomes a town. Village Center St. Lucie County 11- 24 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Objective 11.1.5: To establish a significant amount of land dedicated to the landscape and Countryside by permanently setting aside land for the community to provide public recreational areas, to maintain and improve the rural, agricultural quality of the area and to use the land to improve the health of both the natural and built environment. Policy 11.1.5.1 - Healthy Ecosystems. Countryside shall be preserved to help mitigate the environmental impact of new development in the area. In order to establish a healthy ecosystem within the Countryside, diverse vegetation, elevations, and drainage conveyances are encouraged to promote the sustainability of both native and migratory species. Policy 11.1.6.2 - Wastewater Reuse. New developments in North St. Lucie County are required to accommodate the volume of treated wastewater produced. The Countryside will include adequate areas designed to absorb the treated wastewater to utilize its nutrients to enhance the ecological function of the environment. Policy 11.1.5.3 - Components of the Countryside. Countryside shall be comprised of one or more of the following: 1. Agriculture. The County, in cooperation with the land management entity, shall develop incentives for promoting agriculture in the Countryside. Agricultural uses should be designed to utilize reuse wastewater to help reduce the biological impact of new development. Agricultural Research & Education Facilities may be eligible for incentives under the TDR Program. 2. Native Habitat and Environmentally Sensitive Areas. The preservation or restoration of native habitat and the preservation of Environmentally Significant Land is encouraged and may be eligible for incentives under the TDR Program. 3. Flow Way System. The Flow Way System is intended to work in concert with and as part of the Countryside. 4. Community Amenities. Land used for community amenities within a Town or Village may be counted towards the fulfillment of the required amount of Countryside for the proposed development. Such amenities include, but are not limited to, the following: a) Community Recreation Areas. Uses such as equestrian facilities, regional parks, picnic areas, campgrounds, ecotourism areas, swimming and fishing lakes, greenways and trails, and/or polo fields are appropriate in community recreation areas. b) Neighborhood Parks, Greens and Squares. The maintenance and upkeep of such neighborhood amenities shall be the responsibility of the Community Development District or other entity approved by the County, and such spaces shall be publicly accessible in perpetuity; c) Golf Courses. One golf course per Town or Village may be counted towards the fulfillment of the required amount of Countryside, provided that it is designed to accommodate reuse wastewater and does not interfere with the creation of a continuous flow way and integrated trail system. Policy 11.1.5.4 - Open Space Components. The following components or combination of components may be counted toward the remaining Open Space requirement that is not reserved for Countryside components: St. Lucie County 11- 25 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs a) Civic Uses; b) Targeted Industry; c) Higher Education; d) Large Lots. To encourage transferring potential development from smaller parcels into Towns or Villages, up to five percent (5%) of the area required for Open Space & Countryside may be platted into large lots outside of the Net Developable Area. Such dwelling units must be acquired by TDR Credits transferred from an offsite eligible Sending Site. e) Workforce Housing. Workforce Housing provided above the required amount in Policy 11.1.4.7 may be counted towards the fulfillment of the required amount of Open Space. Accessory Buildings are not considered workforce housing for the purposes of measuring the Open Space requirement. Policy 11.1.5.5 - Off -Site Locations. Land dedicated to the required Countryside may be located on separate parcels within the Special Area Plan that are not contiguous to the land used for the Net Developable Area of the new Town or Village. Policy 11.1.5.6 - Linking Countryside. To maximize both the aesthetics of the rural landscape and the biological and ecological system intended by the requirement for Countryside, developments shall link to the greatest extent possible the areas set aside for these purposes both within the site as well as to any existing neighboring Countryside areas, existing or planned passive parks, existing uses of an agricultural character or environmental preserves (Figure 11-11). Policy 11.1.5.7 - Greenway Corridors. To support the desired ecological system and the community's desire to preserve the rural character of the area, certain roadways, corridors and vistas shall be encouraged to maintain and/or improve the existing surrounding landscape or to create links between existing natural areas, public preserves, and passive parks and to support recreational, educational and ecotourism trails. 1. Indrio Road. New developments located outside of the USB, directly north and south of Indrio Road, between Johnston Road and Emerson Avenue are required to position a substantial amount of the Countryside component along the property line adjoining the Indrio Road right of way. Active farms or restored natural habitat is the preferred Countryside landscape. St. Lucie County 11- 26 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 11-11 LINKING THE COUNTRYSIDE AND FLOW WAY SYSTEM Property "Aa, ,Neighborhood I> Neighborhood Neighborhood To Cent►; " Neighborhood s "'� •..�-• Connected Built Connected Environment #-mow *ay t Neighborhood Connected Countryside/Open Space Property `B" �y a . ..-w+. r..•�..r . .,sr .. wMAw1,- .....+r a rur ...�+ s s-.-®r.. w++... " «".ry" ?a.,+rr•+,.-..►". `.+4...+... Policy 11.1.5.8 - Transition Between Neighborhood and Countryside. The neighborhood shall be separated from the Countryside and the Flow Way System by a public right-of- way that can take the form of an avenue, street, path or trail. This right-of-way shall be fully disclosed and maintained as a public right of way and shall be constructed concurrently with the development. (Figure 11-4) Policy 11.1.5.9 - Administration. To ensure the health and quality of the land, the entity responsible for the administration, management and maintenance of the land set aside for the Countryside of each new Town or Village shall be identified as part of the approval process for new development. These tasks shall be executed by the County or an entity designated by the County, with all necessary funding identified by the developer of the new Town or Village and provided by the developer or its future residents. Policy 11.1.6.10 - Community Stewardship Organization. A Community Stewardship Organization (CSO) is encouraged to educate the public and work with the entity responsible for management of the Countryside. St. Lucie County 11- 27 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.5.11 - Mapping Open Space Components. Targeted Industry, Higher Education, and Agricultural Research & Education Facilities will be incorporated into the regulating plan of the Town or Village as part of zoning approval. An inventory of lands used for these components will be maintained on an annual basis. Policy 11.1.5.12 - Mapping Countryside Components. An inventory of lands designated as Countryside in the regulating plans for all new Towns and Villages will be maintained on an annual basis. Objective 11.1.6: To create a Flow Way System that is a backbone for comprehensive water management within the area, supportive of the objectives of the South Florida Water Management District and the Goals, Objectives and Policies of St. Lucie County's Conservation Element, and that provides a linear regional park amenity. Policy 11.1.6.1 - Water Management Strategy. The land necessary for water storage, attenuation and discharge for drainage of new development in the TVC area shall be arranged and managed as part of a comprehensive regional Flow Way System. The Flow Way will be a continuous water management system that enhances the conveyance functions of the existing drainage canals and incorporates the stormwater detention systems for new development so as to reduce total runoff volume and improve water quality prior to discharge into the Indian River Lagoon. Policy 11.1.6.2 - System Management. To ensure the health and quality of the system, the entity responsible for the administration, management and maintenance of the surface water management system of each Town or Village must be identified as a part of the approval process. Policy 11.1.6.3 - Connecting the Flow Way System. To maximize both the aesthetics and functionality of the Flow Way System, developments shall link the land necessary for water management both within the site as well as to any existing neighboring Flow Way System and, where possible, restore natural sheet flow (Figure 11-11). Interconnecting the Flow Way System shall not be the sole basis for an eminent domain claim by the local government. Policy 11.1.6.4 - Relationship with the Countryside. The Flow Way System is intended to work in concert with and is part of the land designated for the Countryside. Land used in the Flow Way System is also counted towards the fulfillment of the Countryside requirement. Policy 11.1.6.5 - Recreational Component. To achieve the linear park that the Flow Way System is intended to create, bicycle, walking and/or equestrian trails are required along its edges in Towns and Villages. Eco-hiking trails shall be used along environmentally sensitive lands. To reinforce the community amenity aspect of the Flow Way System, the majority of the housing located adjacent to the Flow Way System shall face it (Figure 11- 4). Policy 11.1.6.6 - Implementation of the North St. Lucie County Flow Way System. New development shall be planned to implement the water management principles intended by the Flow Way System. The existing canal network allows this system to be implemented incrementally as new development is approved. St. Lucie County 11- 28 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan NC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.6.7 - Management and Coordination of the Flow Way System. St. Lucie County will coordinate with SFWMD and FPFWD to create, within six months of the effective date of the TVC Element, an institutional structure to facilitate the implementation of a surface water and stormwater management system that a) maintains adopted level of service standards; b) is coordinated with landowners to achieve connectivity over time; c) is financially feasible; d) is coordinated with the plans of the SFWMD, FPFWD and other stakeholder agencies; and e) increases water quality prior to discharge into the Indian River Lagoon. Policy 11.1.6.8 - Character of the Flow Way System: The edge condition of the Flow Way System shall be designed and landscaped consistent with the urban or rural quality of the surrounding area. For example, an urban canal edged with a hardscaped promenade lined with shade trees is appropriate in the Neighborhood Center or Core areas while native habitat restoration or preservation with a path is appropriate in the Neighborhood Edge or Countryside. Existing Environmentally Significant Land shall be preserved. Objective 11.1.7: To create a Transfer of Development Rights Program that will result in the preservation of a significant amount of open space in the area designated as Towns, Villages and Countryside. Policy 11.1.7.1 - Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program. The Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program will be established to facilitate the desired settlement pattern. The TDR Program is intended to create incentives to direct development into compact Towns and Villages, thereby preserving the rural character of the undeveloped areas of St. Lucie County, encouraging agriculture to remain a viable option, and promoting an integrated Flow Way System throughout the Countryside. Density increases not associated with the TDR Program (i.e. through rezoning) are not permitted outside of the Urban Service Boundary. Policy 11.1.7.2 - Incentives for Implementing the Countryside and Flow Way System. The TDR Program offers an opportunity for increased residential density for developments that set aside land for the Countryside and the Flow Way System. A multiplier may be applied to the transferable development rights of land set aside for these purposes. The result of applying this multiplier is a system of development credits ("TDR Credits"). TDR Credits may be applied within the Net Developable Area of the proposed development or may be eligible for transfer to another project within the Special Area Plan. Policy 11.1.7.3 - TDR Sending Sites. Sending Sites that may participate in the TDR Program are sites located within the Special Area Plan identified as desirable for conservation based on the existing natural habitat, agricultural use, location or historic designation status or that increases the quality of life of the citizens. The following areas may also participate in the program: 1. Areas permanently set aside for the Countryside and Flow Way System; 2. Parcels located outside of the USB that do not meet the minimum size criteria for development in the form of a Town or Village; 3. Agriculture Uses; 4. Parcels that propose to develop in accordance with Policy 11.1.2.6(5); 5. Native Habitat or Environmentally Significant Land; 6. Areas containing sites of archaeological or historic significance; St. Lucie County 11- 29 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs 7. Land used for Higher Education, Targeted Industry or Agricultural Research & Education Facilities; 8. Land used for Workforce Housing in excess of the requirement set forth by Policy 11.1.4.7. Policy 11.1.7.4 - Ineligible Sending Sites. Sites located outside of the Special Area Plan are not eligible Sending Sites. A site located inside of the USB shall not transfer TDR Credits to a separate property located outside of the USB, except that sites designated as Environmentally Significant located inside the USB may transfer credits to Receiving Sites located outside of the USB. Properties that propose to build under the option outlined under Policy 11.1.2.6(6) are not eligible to participate in the TDR Program. Policy 11.1.7.5 - Receiving Sites. Appropriate Receiving Sites are sites that are identified in the Special Area Plan through analysis to be appropriate for increased density due to location, the surrounding or proposed transportation network or the inclusion of affordable or workforce housing. 1. North St. Lucie County TDR Receiving Sites Map (Figure 11-12). Appropriate Receiving Sites for North St. Lucie County are located within the Special Area Plan and include the following: a. Sites located inside the Urban Service Boundary (USB) that are designated on the North St. Lucie County TDR Receiving Sites Map (Figure 11-12), or b. Sites located inside the USB with a future land use designation of TVC, or c. Sites located outside the USB greater than 500 acres in size that propose to build a Town or Village, or d. Net Developable Area of a Town or Village. Policy 11.1.7.6 - Ineligible Receiving Sites. Sites located outside of the Special Area Plan are not eligible to receive TDR credits. 1. Ineligible Receiving Sites for North St. Lucie County. Ineligible Receiving Sites within the North St. Lucie County Special Area Plan include the following: a. Environmentally Significant Lands; and b. Sites located outside of the Urban Service Boundary (USB) are not eligible to receive TDR Credits from a separate non-contiguous property located inside of the Urban Service Boundary, unless the proposed Sending Site is Environmentally Significant Land; and c. Sites located outside of the USB that do not meet the minimum parcel size of 500 acres for the development of a Town or Village; and d. Areas east of the USB that do not have a TVC Future Land Use designation or are not indicated on the North St. Lucie County TDR Receiving Sites Map (Figure 11-12). St. Lucie County 11- 30 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs NA I , Site A: Intersection of Indrio Rd. & Kings Hwy. S I' LUCIE 11 Site B: Intersection of Immokolee Rd (St. Lucie Blvd.) & Kings Hwy Site C: Intersection of St. Lucie Blvd. & US -I Hwy. Site D: SR 713 & US-1 Hwy. St. Lucie County 11- 31 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.7.7 - TDR Credit Matrix. Density transferred from appropriate Sending Sites may be eligible to receive a multiplier to the transferable development rights of the property. The value of the multiplier is weighted based on the desired public benefit and to encourage sustainable development patterns. The multiplier shall be established through analysis in each Special Area Plan. 1. North St. Lucie County. Table 11-4 North St. Lucie County Credit Matrix Transfer Condition Multiplier From Countryside in a Village located Outside the USB to an 1.25 Eligible Receiving Site located Outside the USB From Countryside in a Town located Outside of the USB to an 1.5 Eligible Receiving Site located Outside the USB From the Countryside of a Town located on Contiguous Property 1.75 both Inside and Outside of the USB to the Net Developable Area From Countryside located Inside the USB to an Eligible Receiving 1.75 Site located Inside the USB From Countryside Outside the USB to Eligible Receiving Site 2 Inside the USB From a Parcel Less than 500 ac. in size located Outside of the 2 USB to an Eligible Receiving Site From Targeted Industry Site to an Eligible Receiving Site 2.5 From Higher Education Site to an Eligible Receiving Site 2.5 From Agricultural Research & Education Facilities to an Eligible 2.5 Receiving Site. From Created Natural Habitat in the Countryside to an Eligible 2.5 Receiving Site From Environmentally Significant Land to an Eligible Receiving 2.5 Site From Countryside to a Workforce Housing Unit 1 2.5 2. [Reserved for future Special Area Plan matrixes] Policy 11.1.7.8 - Calculation of TDR Credits. The number of TDR Credits that can be transferred from an eligible sending site is calculated by multiplying the acreage of the sending site by the Transferable Development Value (as indicated on the TDV Map) then subtracting the number of existing dwelling units on the site to yield the site's transferable development rights. Then, using the appropriate condition in the Credit Matrix, a multiplier is identified and applied to the site's transferable development rights to create TDR Credits. Calculations shall be rounded to the nearest whole credit value. Once TDR Credits are created, a multiplier can never be applied to a TDR Credit to yield additional credits. For parcels that have more than one transfer condition, different portions of the Sending Site may be assigned different multipliers. The resulting credits shall be added together to compute the total TDR Credits for the Sending Site. Example A: A parcel located outside of the Urban Service Boundary, twenty acres in size, that proposes to transfer its credits receives a multiplier of 2 for a transfer to another site St. Lucie County 11- 32 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs also located outside of the Urban Service Boundary. TDR Credits are calculated as follows: Table 11-5 Example A Parcel Size 20 acres Transferable Development Value (from TDV Ma 1 du/ac Number of Existing Dwellings 1 Transferable development rights 20 ac. x 1 du/ac = 20du. — 1 du = 19 du Multiplier 2 Calculation of TDR Credits 19 du x 2 = 38 credits Example B: A parcel located outside of the Urban Service Boundary, 500 acres in size, that proposes to build a new development (Village) is required to build a minimum of 625 units, with a minimum of 8% of the total units as Workforce Housing. Transferable development rights moved from the Countryside for use as Workforce Housing receives a multiplier of 2.5 and the remaining land set aside for the Countryside receives a multiplier of 1.25. The TDR Credits and total dwelling units for the Village are calculated as follows: Table 11-6 Example B Parcel Size 500 acres Net Developable Area 125 acres Minimum Number of Units Required 625 dwelling units Countryside Provided 375 acres Workforce Units Proposed 53 units Transferable Development Value (from TDV Ma 1 du/ac Transferable development rights 375 ac x 1 du/ac = 375 du Multiplier for Workforce Units 2.5 Multiplier for Countryside 1.25 Calculation of TDR Credits for Workforce Units 53 du x 2.5 = 132.5 or 133 credits Calculation of TDR Credits for Countryside 322 du x 1.25 = 402.5 or 403 credits Dwelling Units in Net Developable Area 125 ac x 1 du/ac = 125 du Total Dwelling Units Permitted in Village: 133 + 403 + 125 = 661 du Example C: A parcel 1000 acres in size, located outside of the Urban Service Boundary that proposes to build a new development (Town) is required to build a minimum of 2000 units. A minimum of 8% of the total number of units is required to be provided as Workforce Housing. Transferable development rights moved from the Countryside for use as Workforce Housing receives a multiplier of 2.5 and the remaining land set aside for the Countryside receives a multiplier of 1.5. The TDR Credits and total dwelling units permitted are calculated as follows: St. Lucie County 11- 33 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Table 11-7 Example C Parcel Size: 1000 acres Net Developable Area 400 acres Minimum Units Required 2000 units Countryside Provided 600 acres Workforce Units Provided 160 units Transferable Development Value from TDV Ma 1 du/ac Number of Existing Dwellings: 0 Transferable development rights: 600 ac x 1 du/ac = 600 du Multiplier for Workforce Units 2.5 Multiplier for Countryside 1.5 Calculation of TDR Credits 440 du x 1.5 = 660 credits 160 du x 2.5 = 400 credits Total = 1060 credits Dwelling Units in Net Developable Area 400 ac x 1 du/ac = 400 du Total Dwelling Units Permitted in Town 1060 credits + 400 du = 1460 du < 2000 du 540 additional credits are needed to meet the minimum density required to build a Town. Credits can be acquired or generated through various methods outlined in the TDR Program under Objective 11.1.7. Policy 11.1.7.9 - Credit Value. Each TDR Credit applied to a project allows one dwelling unit in density. Once TDR Credits are created, an additional multiplier shall not be applied to yield additional credits. Policy 11.1.7.10 - Sunset of Credit Value. TDR Credits that are not applied in a built project within 20 years of their creation and transfer shall sunset in value and shall no longer be available for use in development. Policy 11.1.7.11 - Permanency of Transfer. All transfers of development rights are deemed to sever the transferred development rights from the sending property and are subject to approval by St. Lucie County. This shall be accomplished by legally recording the transfer. Additional development rights may not be assigned to sending sites. Policy 11.1.7.12 - Procedure of Transfer. St. Lucie County shall establish the transfer procedure for the TDR Program within its Land Development Regulations. Policy 11.1.7.13 - Security for Committed Public Benefit. The committed public benefit (i.e. workforce housing, targeted industry, etc.) used to acquire the multiplier as set forth in Policy 11.1.7.7 shall be secured in the development approval for the development. The Board of County Commissioners shall establish the forms of adequate security and penalty stipulations. St. Lucie County 11- 34 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.7.14 - Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program. The County shall investigate the creation of a fair market value PDR Program designed to supplement and complement the County's TDR Program. Policy 11.1.7.16 - Market Driven TDR Program. The TDR Program shall be a market driven program with the amount and value of credits negotiated between private owners. Policy 11.1.7.16 - Recording Time. St. Lucie County, in conjunction with the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser will require recording Deed Restriction or Conservation Easement on the sending sites before credits are available for use on the receiving site. Policy 11.1.7.17 - Review of the TDR Program. St. Lucie County will track the number of credits transferred and supervise transfer procedures through a public process. Every two (2) years, St. Lucie County will evaluate the supply and demand of transferable development rights and whether any action is necessary to ensure the success of the program. Objective 11.1.8: To accommodate the future retail demand as a successful, viable and significant component of the neighborhood structure to meet the needs and desires of the community while providing a market rate of return. Policy 11.1.8.1 - Retail Component. Retail uses are an integral component of the settlement pattern outlined by the TVC Element. Retail uses are intended to be located within or contiguous to surrounding neighborhoods providing multiple vehicular and pedestrian linkages. Desirable locations channel as much neighborhood traffic circulation by the site as possible. Policy 11.1.8.2 - Accommodation of Retail Uses. Retail uses shall be accommodated and located appropriately based on the approved Special Area Plan. 1. North St. Lucie County General Retail Development Plan. a. Required Retail Uses. New developments shall provide the minimum amount of retail use as outlined in Table 11-8 Retail Program Matrix based on the number of homes proposed. Table 11-8 Retail Program Matrix Type Size Number of Households Local Store 500-2000 sf. 1200-2000 Convenience Center 3000 — 80,000 sf. 2000-3000 Neighborhood Center 80,000 - 150,000 sf. 4000-5000 Village Center 150,000 - 400,000 sf. 15,000-20,000 Town Center 200,000 + sf. 25,000 + b. Location of Retail Uses. The General Retail Development Plan (Figure 11- 13) depicts the desired general locations identified for new retail establishments and the corresponding retail type including: i. Local Stores are proposed as the minimum retail requirement for each new neighborhood; St. Lucie County 11- 35 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs ii. Convenience Centers are recommended at pFepesed ini five the intersection of Koblegard Road and a new east -west street north of Indrio Road and the new intersection of Johnston Road and Emerson Avenue. be a Inrocr non+nr that a ornnory ctnro or evolve into a A lninhhnrhnod GeRteF when the m.erkpt demand iC rnanhci+ iii. Neighborhood Centers are recommended at pFepesed at iesatieR&s the intersection of St. Lucie Boulevard and Kings Highway, and at the intersection of Emerson Avenue and Indrio Road; deyelnmmenrR+ . iv. A Village Center is recommended at pfepesed-feF the intersection of Indrio Road and Kings Highway; v. A Town Center is recommended pFepesed on Indrio Road, between I- 95 and Johnston Road; vi. Warehouse Types are appropriate on Indrio Road, west of 1-95. Warehouse Types that are designed in accordance with the intent of the Special Area Plan and the TVC Land Development Regulations may be located east of 1- 95 within a Town Center or Village Center; vii. Highway Service Retail such as gas stations, motels and fast food restaurants are appropriate on Indrio Road, west of 1-95. Highway Service Retail that is designed in accordance with the intent of the Special Area Plan and the TVC Land Development Regulations may be located east of 1-95 within a Town Center or Village Center b. Retail Uses and the Transportation Network. The general locations identified in the North St. Lucie County General Retail Development Plan (Figure 11-13) for new retail uses work in concert with the proposed transportation system (Figure 11-15). To ensure several locations for successful future retail uses, the transportation system shall be implemented concurrently with new retail uses. The map identifies the approximate location, type and scale of new retail/workplace uses located at key intersections of the future transportation network. The intent of this map is to show the general vicinity and major roads or intersections where the proposed use is appropriate. While these locations are not precisely site specific, the proposed uses should be provided within a 1/4 mile radius of the area indicated on the map. Location of these land uses support the transportation concurrency strategy for the overall area. Not providing for these uses within a 1/4 mile radius of specified areas and along the proposed corridors will require a review of the overall transportation network and concurrency strategy for the TVC area. St. Lucie County 11- 36 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs The map identifies the approximate location, type and scale of new retail/workplace uses located at key inte sections of the future transportation network. The intent of this map is to show the general vicinity and major roads or intersections where the proposed use is appropriate. While these locations are not precis site specific, the proposed uses should be provided within a 1/4 mile radius of the area indicated on t nap. Location of these land uses support the transportation concurrency strategy for the overall area. No rovid- ing for these uses within a 1/4 mile radius of specified areas and along the proposed corridors wil equire a review of the overall transportation network and eoncurrency strategy for the TVC area. _ J v i Q, B yO c Icings Hwy .. — TVC I,ine' " F" :. f Emerson Rd. ao a V S1f .'L.I�TT x'i <, Ya Yff R:il1lY2 may, - - • �.T-I Figure to be deleted U Johnston Rd. 4' u �F- 2 obl and Rd. �" x . j w.,....�' — '" `off ,•" c f w aaa..a.a.....• ♦.♦ .aaa s._♦. .� 3 � k T • :C r St. Lucie County 11- 37 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs f 0 "Figure 11-13" c General Retail Development Plan [A NL _ 0 New Retail Plan O E E Y y W Convenience Center New Ea -West Rqpd ► ` _ x Highway Service/ Warehouse -Over tyBw Local Store C New Eas -West Rc Id Neighborhood Center Y • L • ° 4 Town Center New Ea -West Rc i id Future Transportation Network • Proposed 2-Lane Road indrio Rd Proposed 4-Lane Road N Proposed by 2050 • New East-West R ad ' New Ft -over New East Road r . Nf • Y��J+ A • Florida T Immoko ee Rd 1-95'Vurnpik�Interchange A.,,q1. Rc \............... k,. ...-W ................. I...... j.... Objective 11.1.9: To ensure that a balanced and integrated transportation system is established concurrently with new development that promotes the desired sustainable pattern of growth while protecting and enhancing the rural character of the area. Policy 11.1.9.1 - Sustainable Transportation. Vehicular trips shall be reduced through a combination of the following (Figure 11-14): 1. Provision of housing opportunities in proximity to employment opportunities; 2. Provision of essential services and recreational opportunities in proximity to demand; 3. Provision of an interconnected street network designed for pedestrians, cyclists, the automobile and transit; 4. Provisions for parking that will encourage pedestrian and public transportation alternatives; 5. Provisions for incentives encouraging multiple modes of transportation. Policy 11.1.9.2 - Connected, Multi -modal Transportation System. The transportation system shall provide multi -modal capabilities and be connected through a network of public streets that are visually appealing. The visual and functional characteristics of streets are important in the design of the community and shall be guided by the following design principles: • Streets shall be designed to create a sense of place that reflects the rural or urban character of the surrounding area; • Streets shall be designed to accommodate a mix of travel modes including vehicles, bikes, transit and pedestrians; • Streets shall be designed including pavement width, bikeways, pedestrian -ways, parking, lighting, landscaping and signage; • All streets shall be public. Policy 11.1.9.3 - Future Street Network Plan. A The Future Street Network Plan (FSN) (Figure 11-15) provides a predictable system of interconnected north -south and east -west streets spaced every one -quarter to one-half mile to offer multiple route choices, disperse traffic and discourage local trips on the Interstate and arterials. . The North St. Lucie County FSN Plan identifies the proposed transportation network for the area and amends— the —2o:25 works in concert with the North St. Lucie County General Retail Development Plan (Figure 11-13) and the North St. Lucie County Workplace Plan (Figure 11-16). To ensure the success of future retail and workplace uses, the FSN Plan shall be implemented with consideration of the retail and workplace strategy. The Future Road Capital Improvements for the area designated for 2030 are indicated in Table 11-9. St. Lucie County 11- 39 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Figure 11-14 INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Glatting Jackson Top: Conventional Pattern of Development: Uses are strictly separat- ed, road's don't connect except through a major arterial. Bottom: Traditional Pattern of Development: Uses coexist and form multi - income, multi -use neighborhoods. All road's connect. St. Lucie County 11- 40 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan NC Element GOPs Top: Conventional Pattern of Development: Uses are strictly separated, roads don't connect except through a major arterial. Bottom: Traditional Pattern of Development: Uses coexist and form multi -income, multi -use neighborhoods. All roads connect. Figure 11-15 NORTH ST. LuciE COUNTY FUTURE STREET NETWORK PLAN - 2030 The map identifies the approximate location, type and scale of the proposed street network of the future transportation network. The intent of this map is to show the general vicinity of major roads and inter- sections. These locations are not precisely site specific.The proposed street network supports the trans- portation concurrency strategy for the overall area. Not providing for this network will require a review of the overall transportation network and concurrency strategy for the TVC area. Keen Rd. # _.... _ .._ _. .o Taylor Dairy Rd. _ { K M + V • 11M _:. . - _6 . _ Seminole d. � Seminole Rd. o � eUTI Ave. -_ - 2 ? ° �� � Johnston Rd. 7.s x Emerson Ave. C G _ - ' Russakis Rd. _ 3 Rus kis v s € �.. 3 Roa L 43t •. Johnston Rd. . z ' z yr Y F z 58 Koblegard Rd.45 G r n..+.....« ..+..a . ... ....... ,....... , �out� .7 n i S •� 72 'r Citrus Highway� ••• tlmpr ved -lure � uk, *+^^ Prr1-wd !-truce mid' St. Lucie County 11- 41 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Table 11-9 24= North St. Lucie Countv Future Road Capital Improvements — 2030 Roadway / Segment Existing + Committed Network Number of Lanes Year 203O* Minimum Number of Lanes Interstate 95 Indian River County Line to SR 614 Indrio Road 6 6 SR 614 Indrio Road to SR 68 (Orange Avenue 6 6 CR 603 Johnston Road) 25th St. SW to SR 614 Indrio Road 2 4 SR 614 Indrio Road to W Angle Road 2 4 CR 607 Emerson Avenue 25th St. SW to SR 614 Indrio Road 2 2 SR 614 Indrio Road to Immokolee Road 2 2 SR 713 (Turnpike Feeder Rd/Kings H US1 to SR 614 Indrio Road 2 4 SR 614 Indrio Road to CR 608 St. Lucie Blvd. 2 4 CR 608 St. Lucie Blvd. to W. Angle Road 2 4 SR 614 Indrio Road I-95 to CR 603 Johnston Road 2 4 CR 603 Johnston Road to CR 607 Emerson Avenue 2 4 CR 607 Emerson Avenue to SR 713 N. Kings H 2 2 SR 713 N. Kings H to US 1 2 2 Immokolee Road Emerson Avenue to SR 713 N Kings Hwy) 2 4 SR 608 St. Lucie Boulevard SR 713 N Kings H to CR 611 Keen Rd 2 4 *Based on maximum build -out identified in Table 3-1 of the TVC Element. Policy 11.1.9.4 - Rights -of -Way. St. Lucie County shall identify right-of-way needs in the FSN Plan and shall reserve and protect existing and future rights -of -way to provide for an efficient multi -modal transportation system. Policy 11.1.9.5 - New Development and the FSN Plan. New development shall provide the appropriate links of the FSN Plan that run through their properties at the time of development. The alignment of the regional roadway network outlined in the FSN Plan is adaptable provided the intent of the links is maintained. Final alignments shall be subject to approval by St Lucie County. Roadway capacity necessary to support proposed development shall exist or be built concurrently with the proposed development to ameliorate the impact created by new growth. Policy 11.1.9.6 - Internal Street Network. Neighborhoods shall construct interconnected networks of public streets in a predictable block pattern that encourages walking, reduces the number and length of automobile trips, provides multiple circulation routes, and conserves energy. Policy 11.1.9.7 - Interconnected Neighborhoods. The transportation system shall be designed so that multiple streets, bicycle paths and sidewalks continue into adjacent neighborhoods and developments to facilitate convenient movement and disperse traffic throughout the local network. Connections to existing or future collectors shall be provided at approximately one -quarter mile intervals. Dead-end streets are prohibited, except when St. Lucie County 11- 42 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs necessary at the edge of development to provide stub outs for future connections to adjacent, undeveloped properties. Policy 11.1.9.8: Roadway Character. Development shall be designed to maintain open vistas and protect the integrity of the rural character of existing roadways. Special Area Plans shall identify such roadways and the Land Development Regulations shall include design standards to accomplish this intent. Street sections of roadways that travel between Towns and Villages shall adjust to provide a transition area from rural to urban so as to reduce vehicular speed within developed areas. Policy 11.1.9.9 - Street Types. Street Types shall be developed for the TVC area that are functional, visually appealing, and promote walking, cycling and transit. These street sections will be acceptable road types for both public construction projects and for privately built roads and will be consistent with the principles of the TVC Element. Policy 11.1.9.10 - Street Trees. Regularly spaced shade trees shall be encouraged to provide shade for pedestrians and cyclists along all new streets. Policy 11.1.9.11 - Interconnected Parcels. Interconnections between complementary uses shall be encouraged, including access and circulation among parking lots and to pedestrian paths. Shared driveways, frontage streets, and parking with cross access easements shall be encouraged to reduce conflicts with the main flow of traffic. Policy 11.1.9.12 - Parking Location. Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Cores shall be designed to promote a "park once" environment to encourage walking between multiple destinations. Shared parking arrangements shall be encouraged. Parking lots and garages shall be shielded from the view of the sidewalk preferably located behind or to the sides of buildings to enhance the pedestrian environment of the street. Policy 11.1.9.13 - Recreational Trail and Greenway System. Developments shall create an interconnected network of routes for pedestrians and cyclists providing links to schools, parks, adjacent neighborhoods and developments as well as non -motorized trails along or within the Countryside and Flow Way areas. Policy 11.1.9.14 - Transportation Demand Management. St. Lucie County shall establish incentives for offices to encourage public transit, ride sharing, modified and flexible work hours, and to provide bicycle racks/storage and shower facilities to encourage walking/bicycling to work. Policy 11.1.9.16 - Remedies for Roadway Deficiencies. Where roadways are found to be deficient, according to methods used by St. Lucie County, the County shall consider that the appropriate remedy to restoring a satisfactory level of service is not necessarily widening of the link, but may be: • Intersection improvements; • Signalization changes; • Turning or auxiliary lanes; • Access management; • Improvements in parallel corridors • Other traffic engineering measures St. Lucie County 11- 43 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.9.16 - Financing Tools and Strategies Special Assessment District. Within 12 months from the effective date of this policy, the County shall create a special taxing district and/or a municipal services taxing or benefit unit (MSTU/MSBU) to fund capital improvement programs within the NSLC SAP to the extent necessary beyond developer contributions in the form of impact fees, proportionate fair share contributions, and other developer agreements. The potential for this assessment shall be fully disclosed. The geographic boundaries of such special district and/or MSTU/MSBU shall encompass not less than the entire area subject to the TVC land use designation as of the effective date of this policy; provided that such special district and/or MSTU/MSBU may establish sub - districts as authorized by law. Such special district and/or MSTU/MSBU shall not levy an assessment for the capital cost of a transportation improvement against any development that has paid its proportionate fair -share contribution toward the same improvement pursuant to Section 163.3180(12) or 163.3180(16), Florida Statutes; provided, however, that such development may be assessed for maintenance of such improvements or pursuant to the agreement of the owner(s) of such development. Development that contributes an amount in excess of the proportionate share or proportionate fair share amount toward transportation improvements not specifically identified for funding in the 5- Year Capital Improvements Schedule shall be reimbursed for such excess amount as provided in the County's land development code. For long-range transportation improvements and for acquiring links in the Flow Way System and Countryside components, the County shall use a variety of financing tools and strategies, as necessary and appropriate, to supplement such contributions from developers and the revenues produced by the special taxing district and/or MSTU/MSBU. The objective of the County is to achieve fiscal neutrality. Policy 11.1.9.18 and Policy 9.1.1.2.6 identify funding for the five-year capital improvements schedule for transportation facilities within the NSLC SAP. Policy 11.1.9.17 - Transportation Concurrency. Transportation infrastructure shall be in place or committed through an appropriate capital improvements program and scheduled to be in place within three years from the approval of the building permit or its functional equivalent that results in traffic generation. The Capital Improvements Element shall specify the timeframe and responsible party, whether the County, developer, or otherwise, for funding of such transportation infrastructure. However, a project that meets the requirements of the TVC Element may, as included in reed Section 163.3180J5 h)(�, Florida Statutes, for transportation facilities or facility segments specifically identified for funding in the 5-year schedule of capital improvements in the Capital Improvements Element, choose to satisfy transportation concurrency requirements by contributing or paying proportionate fair -share mitigation. For transportation facilities or facility segments not specifically identified for funding in the 5- year schedule of capital improvements, the County may at its discretion accept proportionate fair -share mitigation to satisfy transportation concurrency as authorized in Section 163.3180`54-6)(h), Florida Statutes. a development of Fnnierial imnant that moots the-requiFeMenttss ..f thta TVC Clmmtant unit Ccntinn 163 3189(42)Clnrida Statwt% may 163.3190(12�. In all cases, mitigation for development impacts to facilities on the Strategic Intermodal System made pursuant to Section 163.3180( h)46) shall require the concurrence of the Florida Department of Transportation. Any development or development phase that has satisfied transportation concurrency by paying or contributing a proportionate share pursuant to this policy, computed in accordance with Section 163.3180 5 h 2.a. - F.S., shall be deemed to have fully St. Lucie County 11- 44 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs mitigated its impacts on transportation facilities. MInim rGUGh nrdinr•nnn .+II be nnn i tentr-.:ith the rnnuircment6 of SeGtin Statutes. Policy 11.1.9.18 - Funding Transportation Facility Improvements. Policy 9.1.1.26 is a fiscal analysis that shows the committed funding sources (first three years) and planned funding sources (years four and five) for the estimated cost of transportation capital improvements included in the five-year transportation improvements schedule for the NSLC SAP, pursuant to Policy 9.1.1.21. Projects scheduled in years one through three include only state -federal roadway improvements and are scheduled for funding by the Florida Department of Transportation. Policy 9.1.1.26 shows the amount of developer contributions, in the form of impact fees and/or proportionate fair -share contributions projected to be available for transportation improvements based on general market demand analysis. Within 12 months from the effective date of this policy, the County shall create a dependent special taxing district and/or a municipal services taxing or benefit unit (MSTU/MSBU) within the NSLC SAP. The geographic boundaries of such special district and/or MSTU/MSBU shall encompass not less than the entire area subject to the TVC land use designation as of the effective date of this policy; provided that such special district and/or MSTU/MSBU may establish sub -districts as authorized by law. The ability of the special taxing district and the MSTU to levy taxes and /or special assessments will exceed the anticipated funding requirements, beyond developer contributions, for transportation improvements in years four and five of the five-year capital improvements schedule (Policy 9.1.1.26). The potential for assessment shall be fully disclosed. The Board of County Commissioners has full authority to establish independent community development districts pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, as well dependent special districts and/or municipal taxing or benefit units (MSTU/MSBUs) without referendum or legislative approval, pursuant to Sections 125.01(1)(q) and 189.4041, Florida Statutes. Transportation improvements funded or constructed by such special district and/or MSTU/MSBU shall be consistent with the master transportation plan developed pursuant to Policy 3.1.9.23. Until such special district and/or MSTU/MSBU is formed, the County shall issue development orders to permit construction of not more than 1500 residential units and 80,000 square feet of commercial uses within the TVC area of the NSLC SAP, unless (1) a community development district or other special district, specific to a proposed development, is formed to fund and build the infrastructure necessary to maintain adopted level of service standards with the impacts of the proposed development, or (2) proportionate fair -share contributions are received by the County, or (3) funding is secured through enforceable developer agreements adequate to fund such necessary infrastructure are received by the County. Policy 11.1.9.19 - Transportation Planning Maps. The Transportation Planning Organization (TA4PO) long range transportation planning maps have been amended to reflect the transportation network identified on the North St. Lucie County Future Street Network Map (Figure 11-15). After adoption of Special Area Plans, St. Lucie County will support amendments to the TMPO long range planning maps at the next opportunity to reflect future transportation networks. Policy 11.1.9.20 - Internal Capture Rate. Using mixed -use planning and compact urban form, including commercial, office, industrial and institutional uses, contemplated herein, the internal capture rate (ICR) for vehicular trips should be maximized. Analysis of St. Lucie County 11- 45 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan NC Element GOPs transportation impacts will assume a 36.3% ICR, subject to adjustment upward or downward in the local development review process, and will therefore provide an evaluation of which off -site transportation improvements are required under this scenario. Policy 11.1.9.21 - Monitoring Transportation Impacts. Within two years of adoption of the TVC Element, the County working in conjunction with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Florida Department of Transportation, will establish a methodology and monitoring program to track and evaluate internal trip capture within the TVC area, capacity on the internal TVC network, and impacts to 1-95 and Indrio Road (SR-614). This program is intended both to document transportation impacts as development in the TVC area proceeds and to help ensure timely scheduling, funding and provisions of transportation improvements. Policy 11.1.9.22 - Jobs to Housing Ratio. The number of jobs per household within the North St. Lucie County Special Area Plan shall exceed the regional average ratio. Within two years of adoption of the TVC Element, the County working in conjunction with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Florida Department of Transportation, will establish a methodology and monitoring program to document, at set intervals, that development within the plan area is yielding this result. Policy 11.1.9.23 - Master Transportation Plan. Within two years from the effective date of this policy, the County will establish a master transportation plan to direct funding for and to prioritize building roadways identified in the Future Street Network (Figure 11-15) and other necessary transportation improvements for the TVC area. The plan shall be evaluated annually to ensure coordination with improvements planned within the County, within Indian River County, by the TransporlationMe#repe14ta Planning Organization, by the Florida Department of Transportation and by the Turnpike Authority. Objective 11.1.10: To position St. Lucie County as a competitive business environment both at the regional and national levels, and, to create the conditions of sustainable economic development by promoting high -wage, high -quality employment opportunities. Policy 11.1.10.1 - Regional Business District. Support the area located at the convergence of Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike to develop into a regional commercial/research Business District (Figure 11-16). Policy 11.1.10.2 - New Commercial Businesses. New commercial businesses of varying sizes shall be encouraged to locate within the Business District, the Transitional Area, all new retail nodes identified on the General Retail Development Plan (Figure 11-13), as well as in the Neighborhood Centers of new Towns and Villages in order to reduce the amount of commuting by area residents. Policy 11.1.10.3 - Transitional Area. Promote clean industry that clusters and integrates with retail, workplace and residential uses such as live/work units and Workforce Housing in the industrial area generally located at the intersection of Kings Highway and St. Lucie Boulevard. This mixed -use area is intended to provide a transition between the more intense Airport/Industrial future land use to the north and the residential areas to the south. Residential units built under this policy shall include appropriate soundproofing and provide disclosure regarding airport noise. St. Lucie County 11- 46 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs Policy 11.1.10.4 - Agricultural Research & Education Facilities. Uses complementary to and supportive of Agricultural Research & Education Facilities are encouraged within the TVC area and may be arranged within the Countryside. Policy 11.1.10.5 - Connectivity. Require connectivity between businesses and the residential component of every new neighborhood. Policy 11.1.10.6 - Incentives. Extend incentives such as job growth investment grants, ad valorem tax adjustments and "fast track" permitting to businesses that locate in accordance with the TVC Settlement Principles and locations. Policy 11.1.10.7 - Public/Private Partnerships. Encourage the development of industry and business clusters by supporting public/private partnerships to build the necessary infrastructure for said clusters. Policy 11.1.10.8 - High -Quality Jobs. Support initiatives to attract industries that create fulltime, year-round, high -wage and high -quality jobs. Policy 11.1.10.9 - Changes. Changes to allow for industrial or commercial uses in areas not designated as industrial/business district, Town, Village or Neighborhood Centerwithin the north county region shall be the subject of future comprehensive plan amendments. The map identifies the approximate location, type and scale of new retailtworkplace uses located at key intersections of the future transportation network. The intent of this map is to show the general vicinity and major roads or intersections where the proposed use is appropriate. While these locations are not precisely site specific, the proposed uses should be provided within a 1/4 mile of the area indicated on the map. Location of these land uses support the transportation concurrency strategy for the overall area. Not providing for these uses within a 1/4 mile radius of specified areas and along the proposed corridors will require a review of the overall transportation network and concurrency strategy for the TVC area. St. Lucie County 11- 47 June 2018 Comprehensive Plan TVC Element GOPs J The map identifies the approximate location, type and scale of new retail/workplace uses located at key sections of the future transportation network. The intent of this map is to show the general vicinity and major roads or intersections where the proposed use is appropriate. While these locations are not precis site specific, the proposed uses should be provided within a 1 /4 mile of the area indicated on the map Location of these land uses support the transportation concurrency strategy for the overall area. N r( ing for these uses within a 1/4 mile radius of specified areas and along the proposed corridors wi equi review of the overall transportation network and concurrency strategy for the TVC area. :J �'• L F , r Figure to be deleted _.1 .. • • 1 R uc4t '.. r Kings ll r � �... • _... TVCZinC G W Emerson Rd: -x•.,�[♦xx••i s»'*i� w•arzj,,•ns-�: n ... _ %,% C Ct'. nston Rd. Rd. 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Smith Clerk of the Circuit Court St. Lucie County 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Attention: Ms. Alice Sennott Dear Mr. Smith: LAUREL M. LEE Secretary of State Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your electronic copy of St. Lucie County Ordinance No. 19-005, which was filed in this office on June 12, 2019. Sincerely, Ernest L. Reddick Program Administrator ELR/lb R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6270 www.dos.state.fl.us