City of Port St. Joe February 4, 2025 4:00 P.M. Planning, Development, and Review Board Regular Meeting **Continued Until February 11, 2025 At4:00 P.M.** Jay Rish Minnie Likely Rawlis Leslie Phil Earley Hal Keels Travis Burge Chris Karagiannis PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALLOF THE BOARD CONSENT AGENDA: January 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1-4 BUSINESS ITEMS Ordinance 617- Comprehensive Plan Update Pages 5-111 *You are hereby notified that in accordance with Florida Statutes, you have the right to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting. You may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which may need to include evidence and testimony upon which the appeal is based. City of Port St. Joe February 4, 2025 4:00 P.M. Planning, Development, and Review Board Regular Meeting Jay Rish Minnie. Likely Rawlis Leslie Phil Earley Hal Keeis Travis Burge Chris Karagiannis PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD CONSENT AGENDA: January 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1-4 BUSINESS ITEMS Ordinance 617- Comprehensive Plan Update Pages 5-97 *You are hereby notified that in accordance with Florida Statutes, you have the right to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting. You may need to ensure thata verbatim record of the proceedings is made which may need to include evidence and testimony upon which the appeal is based. City of Port St. Joe Regular Meeting January 7, 2025 Minutes Planning, Development & Review Board Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Roll Call of the Board Present Absent Board Jay Rish Travis Burge Hall Keels Rawlis Leslie Staff Board Staff Bo Creel Jim Anderson Phil Earley Mike Lacour Minnie Likely Charlotte Pierce Chris Karagiannis Clinton McCahill After ascertaining that a quorum was present, Chairman Rish called the meeting to order at 41 P.M. Consent Agenda December. 3, 2024, Regular. Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting. Alli in favor; Motion carried 4-0. A Motion was made by Travis Burge, second byl Hal Keels, to approve thel Minutes ofthel December 3, 2024, Business Items Special. Exception. Request - Russell Burch, 2009 Marvin. Avenue; Parcel #05681-490R- - Carport Mr. Burch was present and requested a Special Exception to construct a carport on thet right side ofl his property Al Motion was made by Hal Keels, second by Rawlis Leslie, to grant the Special Exception tol Mr. Burch. All in Development Order and. Special Exception Request to Utilize the Alley andj for a Replat for a. Small, Subdivision Chairman Rish stated that he would be abstaining from the vote as thei issue would be inured to his special private gain or loss. Form 8B Memorandum ofVoting Conflict For County, Municipal, and Otherl Local Public Ray Greer, the applicant's representative, shared this would increase the number of lots from 11 to 13, the property was changed from Commercial to Residential in November, would be an improvement tot the alleyway, would promote safer access to thej property, andi it meets the setback requirements. A Motion was madel by Travis Burge, second by Rawlis Leslie, to grant the Development Order and Special Exception request. All in favor; Motion carried 3-0 with Chairman Rish abstaining. that will reduce his setback from 10' toj just inside his property line. favor; Motion carried 4-0. Rish Family. Plaza. Parcels 04830-008R through 04830-016R Officers was completed by Mr. Rish andi is attached as Exhibit. A. 1 Special Exception. Request to the Sign. Regulations - Johnson. Realty Development. Inc., 3155 E. Hwy 98, Parcel Charles Johnson was present and requested a Special Exception to the Sign Regulations. Mr. Johnson stated the sign would be 21' to thet top ofthes star, buti isi in al low area and oft thej property and would notl be an issue. Mayor Rex Buzzett requested that the PDRB Membership consider the ordinances on the books, the work that had gone into creating the ordinances, and that other signs around town were grandfathered in at the time the #04560-050R; The Pink Flamingo. Motel ordinance was created. Travis Burge asked about the square footage allowable for signs. Mr. Anderson responded that Section 6.4 of the Sign Ordinance in the LDR for ai free standing sign allows a Al Motion was made by Hall Keels, second by' Travis Burge, to approve grant the Special Exception to the Sign maximum of32 square feet andi in no case shall itl be above the height oft thel building. Regulations. Alli in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Citizens to be Heard No one from the public wished to speak. Discussion by Board Members There were no issues to discuss by any oft the Board Members. Motion to Adjourn meeting at 4:20 P.M. There was no further business to come before the PDRB and Chairman Rish adjourned the Charlotte M. Pierce, City Clerk Date Jay Rish, Chairman Date a Evhb A FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS NAME-MIDDLEI NAME NAME OFE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE City of Port St. Joe Planning, Development, and Review Board THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMSSIONLAUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON R7 Wllen Jostk ADDRESS MAILING Bor 7 S. KE DATE ON VHICHVOTEOCCURRED 3- COUNTY Gulf WHICHISERVE ISAUNIT OF: UCITY OCOUNTY NAME OF POLITICAL: SUBDIMISION: City of Port Joe St. MYPOSITIONIS: ELECTIVE DOTHERLOCALAGENCY a APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you! have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. completing and filing thei form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES Ap person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or shei is retained); toi the special private gain or loss of a relative; or tot the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A' "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation from voting int that capacity. are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: Ina addition to abstaining from voting ini the situations described above, your must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature ofy your interest ini the measure on which youa are WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the abstaining from voting; and minutes oft the meeting, who should incorporate the formi in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143. from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, IF) YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE. DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE You must complete andi file this form (before making any attempt toi influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the whether orally ori iny writing and whether made by you or at your direction. TAKEN: minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate thet form int the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 8B- EFF. 11/2013 Adopted by referencei inF Rule 34-7.010()0.FA.C. PAGE1 3 APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) Ac copy oft thet form must be provided immediately toi the other members oft the agency. The form must be read publicly ati the next meeting after thet form is filed. You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict int the measure before participating. agency, and the form must! be read publicly att the next meeting after thet formi isi filed. IFYOUMAKE NO ATTEMPTTO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BYI DISCUSSION. AT THEI MEETING: Your must complete thet form andi file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who musti incorporate the formi in the minutes. A copy of the form must be providedi mmediately to the other members oft the DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST disclose that on_ 1? hrlnSR AI hereby 20257 (a) Ar measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) inured to my special private gain or loss; inured tot the special gain orl loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain orl loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of whom! T am retained; or inured toi the special gain orl loss of by which is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary ofa a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency andi the nature of my conflicting interest ini the measure is as follows: If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, whoi is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of thei interest in sucha a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. 1-225 Date Filed Signature d NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES $112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE. ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, ORA CIVIL PENALTYNOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 8B- EFF. 11/2013 Adopted by reference in Rule: 34-7.010(1)(), F.A.C. PAGE2 4 ORDINANCE NO. 617 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, SPECIFICALLY TO ADOPT CITY-INITIATED EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REVIEW (EAR) BASED AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTES; (1) UPDATE THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF THE FUTURE LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, COASTAL MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, ECONOMIC AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, (2) TO UPDATE THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR ANI EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulations Act, Section 163.3161, Florida Statutes, require that each local governments prepare and submit a comprehensive plan of the type set out in that Act, and WHEREAS, Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, requires that local governments evaluate their comprehensive development plans to determine if plan amendments are necessary to reflect changes in state requirements since the last update oftheir comprehensive development plan, and WHEREAS, the City provided this notice to the state land planning agency on February 14, 2024, and Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, requires that local governments who have determined that plan amendments are necessary to reflect changes in state requirements transmit the amendments to the state. land planning agency within one year ofnotification, that date being: WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the Planning and Development Review Board sitting as the local planning agency for the City, recommended transmittal of the amendments to the WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to adopt the amendments to the current comprehensive plan to guide and control the future development of the City, and to preserve, WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, the Port St. Joe City Commission authorized transmittal of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. notify the state land planning agency as to its determination; and March 1, 2025; and comprehensive plan oft the City; and promote, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and the proposed plan amendment to the appropriate state agencies. JOE, FLORIDA: Page 1 of3 5 ORDINANCENO.617 SECTION1. APPROVAL The City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Is hereby amended as set forth on Exhibit' "A". SECTION:2. CONSISTENCY WITH CITY OF PORT ST. JOE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Board of City Commissioners hereby finds and determines that the approval of the amendments is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan as amended. SECTION3. ENFORCEMENT The City may enforce this Ordinance as authorized by law. SECTION 4. REPEAL All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION: 5. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application thereof, to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this plan amendment, if the amendment is not timely challenged, shall become effective pursuant to Section 163.3184(3)(c)4., Florida Statutes. Iftimely challenged, this amendment shall become effective on the date the state land planning agency or the Administration Commission enters a final order determining this adopted amendment to be in compliance. No development orders, development permits, or land uses dependent on this amendment may be issued or commence before it has become effective. Ifa final order of noncompliance is issued by the. Administration Commission, this amendment may nevertheless be made effective by adoption of a resolution affirming its effective status, a copy of which resolution shall be sent to the state land planning agency. This Ordinance was adopted in open regular meeting after its second reading this day of 2025. Page 2 of3 6 ORDINANCE NO.617 THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ST.JOE, FLORIDA By: Rex Buzzett, Mayor-Commisioner: Attest: Charlotte M. Pierce City Clerk Page 3 of3 2045 Comprehensive Plan din a H P3 City ofPort St. Joe ONS UTION a1 Birtéptace FLORIDA ob the CONSTITUTION CoD WE1 TRIS % Contacts City ofP Port St. Joe: Jim Anderson, City Manager City of] Port St. Joe 305 Cecil G. Costin Sr.. Blvd Port St. Joe, FL: 32456 DesignWest Group: Raymond W. Greer, AICP 2910 Kerry Forest Parkway D4-126 Tallahassee, Florida 32309 (850) 545-6503 City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Contacts 9 Pageli Table ofContents Section Title Page 1 13 19 37 41 45 49 53 57 61 67 1 Future Land Use Element 2 Conservation Element 3 Coastal Management Element 4 Recreation and Open Space Element 5 Infrastructure Element 6 Traffic Circulation Element 7 Housing Element 8 Intergovernmental Coordination Element 9 Capital Improvements Element 10 Economic Development Element 11 Private Property Rights Element 12 Future Land Usel Map Series Map 1:4 Aerial Map Map 2: Future Land Use Map Map 3: Soils Map 4:1 FEMA Flood Zones Map 5: Wetlands Map 6: Coastal High Hazard Area Map 7: Roadway Functional Classifications Map 9: Existing Roadway Level of Service Map 10: 2045 Roadway Level of Service Map 11: Evacuation Roadway Network Map 12: Freshwater Canal City Map 13: Freshwater Canal- - County Map 14: Current School Service. Area Map 15: Future School Service. Area Map 16: Redevelopment Area Map 17: Port Planning Area Map 8: Roadway Maintenance Responsibility/ Number ofLanes City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan iil Page D Table of Contents FUTURE. LAND USE. ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL 1: ENSURE THAT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY ACCOMMODATES THE PROJECTED POPULATION AND PROMOTESING DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS WHICH SUPPORT VIBRANT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTIN. ANI ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER. OBJECTIVE 1.1: Growth management in the City will be in accordance with the adopted plan. The City will enforce adopted land development regulations tregurelamerequirng development to be compatible with topography, soil and natural resource conditions, land use categories, and the availability ofa adequate facilities and services at or above adopted level of service. Policy 1.1.1: Development of vacant lands will require provisions for drainage and stormwater management which are tol be in compliance with State regulations. Policy 1.1.2: Open space provisions, as well as safe and convenient on-site traffic flow provisions will be required for developments under the City's adopted land development Policy 1.1.3: The City will develop and maintain an on-going program of stormwater management, including both regulation and capital improvements. Stormwater regulations shall rely upon existing laws and rules for permitting criteria. Stormwater permits must be obtained pursuant to the provisions of Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Chapter 62-330 and Chapter 62-312, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) and comply with applicable provisions ofChapters 62-4 and 62.5201 F.A.C. prior to the City issuing final development approval. Policy 1.16.48: The City will address areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding and provide for drainage and stormwater management through specific requirements and/or Policv1.16.59: The Cityy will continue toJ protect areas subiect to seasonal or periodic flooding by implementing the Floodplain Management Ordinance designed to: 1.Restrict orprohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to wateror erosion hazards, which result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights and 2. Require that uses vulnerable tof floods including facilities which serves such usesh ber protected Control the alteration ofnatural floodplains. stream channels, and natural protectivel barriers Control filling, dredging and other development which may increase erosion or flood Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert regulation. standards for construction in designated flood-prone areas. velocities: against flood damage throughout their intended life span; which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters; damage; and, floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands. OBJECTIVE 1.2: The City will require that facilities and services be provided concurrently with the impacts of development. The City will include provisions for public utility crossings, easements, or City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Future Land Usel Element Page/1 rights-of-way in the land development regulations. Policy 1.2.1: New development within the City willl bei in areas within or immediately adjacent to existing areas ofpublic services (sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage and potable water)and Policy 1.2.2: No additional septic tank permits will be issued in any area where Ceity sewer service is available within the city limits in accordance with the existing Sewer Use Ordinance. Policy 1.2.3: Development approval is contingent upon the concurrent availability of facilities and services Thecomeurem-avalab:MPOFRANNAeAPREENe-serepepesed develepments-at the City's adopted Level of Service 0S)- APPPNR These] L.O.S. standards are. listed ini the transportation, recreation and open space, public schools facilities and infrastructure (sewer, waste, drainage, potable Policy 1.2.4: As-wil-publieserviesePegwwAwlkowwreg--the-ewising-malie eireuiation-melwerk-cMinE-P-R-svas.y-m-asesN-OFyaNfamdeveloped-and ithin-hismelwerk-TeCigywieeelamadeveepmes-AOR-wAeNdéressabuting epaie-amde-wrr-en-hwtwew Policy 1.2.54: To provide land needed for the location of utility facilities tFhe City shall coordinate with legally established public utilities or public works departments consistent with statutory requirements and as provided inl local franchise agrementscleprovde-ammeaedion Policy 1.2.65: The City shall not provide public facilities or services outside its incorporated OBJECTIVE 1.3: The City will reduce or eliminate land uses inconsistent with the character of the that are accessible with the existing traffic circulation network. water, groundwater;: recharge element) elements oft thise plan. imcempalible-and-uses-FAhey-oeeu: eeNRNNe. limits unless provided for by an inter-local agreement or contract. community as defined by thej plan. Policy 1.3.1: Pevision-forcempailiyaadsamehainedbylheplen: Through the adoption and implementation of development regulations; the compatibility of adjacent land uses will be enforced; for example, the character of existing residential neighborhoods will bej preserved from commercial encroachment by adequate buffering. Policy 1.3.2: The City will strictly enforce standards on non-conforming land uses. Policy 1.3.3: The City's Comprehensive Plan will control land uses, densities and intensities of development within the City as well as provide: fori mixed land use designations and development Policy 1.3.4: Densities ori intensities ofusei for each: future land use category are as fellews listed below. Lot coverages for intensity calculations are determined by dividing the policies. impervious areas by the gross area oft the site or lot.: VervLow Density Residential (VLR) City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan 2] Page Future. Land Usel Element 12 Density--No more than 4 dwelling units per acre. Intensity--no moret than 40%1 lot coverage. Building height limitation: 35ft. Low-Density Residential (R-1) Density--No more than 5 dwelling units per acre. nayepasEN. Building height] limitation: 35ft. Medium Density Residential (R-2): district R-2a Building height limitation: 35ft; Zoning Sub-district R2b Building height limitation: 601 ft. High Density Residential (R-3): My5.s Building height limitation: 60ft. Very High Density Residential (R-4): Intensity--no more than 40% lot coverge-ss-deteina-by-dwiding-tae Density--Five to seven units per acre. Intensity--No more than 60% lot coverage-as detemimedlydividinheimperiausarsarasyAgseeNerlet: Zoning Sub- Density--Seven to 15 units per acre. Intensity--no more than 80%1 lot covgeasdeemnay Density- - 15-301 units pera acre. Intensity -noI moret than 80%1 lotc covengeasdeterined Building height] limitation: 601 ft. This land use category shall only be available forj parcels ofl land north of Tapper Bridge and south oft thei intersection of Government lot 2, Section 27, Township 7 ydgeinywt by-the-gress area-ofthe-site. South, Range 11 West of the easterni right-of-wayl line ofUS 98 highway. Commercial District (G.C.): limitation: 60f ft. Intensity--100% lot coverage int the Central Business District Bocks2,3,7,8,14,15, 22, and23),9 90%i in all other areas.. Building height Low Intensity Commercial: Intensity--60% lot coverage. Building height limitation: 60ft Industrial District : limitation: 60: ft. Low Intensity Industrial: limitation: 601 ft. Public Use: areas. Intensity--no more than! 90%1 lot coverage. Building height Intensity--no more than 65%1 lot coverage. Building height Intensity--100% lot coverage in the Central Business District--60% lot coveragei in all other Building height limitation: 601 ft. City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Future Land Usel Element Pagel 13 13 Recreational: height limitation: 35%. Open Space: Intensity - no more than 40% lot coverage. Building Intensity no more than 10% lot coverage. This category shall bet used for undeveloped lands This categoryshall be used for the recognition and protection of historic sites. Historic sites eligible for designation under this category include those listed on the Federal Register of Historic Places or within the State ofFlorida Site File. Residential development is prohibited; non-residential development to enhance the historic nature of the site is permitted atan This category shall be used for protection of natural resources. No development shall be Propertywithint the City of] Port St. Joe with this land use designation is within the Windmark Beach development as described in City Ordinance 380. Development restrictions for this designation can be found in Future) Land Use Element) Policy 1.3.5.This land use designation Thej purpose oft this land use category is to allow ai mix ofResidential, Commercial and other uses toj promote development ofa a Mehgwaliyligl-qualiy environment for living, working orv visiting and to permit flexibility in development without an increase in overall densityor intensity of development while promoting compatibility with adioining development. Innovative development standards and principles are encouraged. Other uses allowed are Industrial, Public uses, Recreational, Open Space and Conservation. Thel Mixed Use category may be assigned to appropriate areas oft the City and will be limited to areas with an adequate level of public facilities and services. The Mixed Use category will encourage vertical integration of various residential and non- residential uses within these areas, achieving internal trip capture. Development in areas designated as Mixed Use category shall contain the minimum percentage by area ofa at least two ofthe following Land Use Categories: suitable forj passive recreation or conservation uses. Historical Resources: intensity of10% lot coverage. Conservation: allowed in Conservation areas. Mixed CommersilReidental: isnot eligible to be applied to any other land within the City. Mixed Use Land Use Category Residential Commercial Other uses such as Industrial, Public, Recreational, Open Space and Conservation. Allowable Mix ofUses 25-75% 25-75% 25-75% All of the land uses do not have to be developed at the same time. nor is one land use a prerequisite to another land use.) For the purposes ofthis section. "areas" refers to the overall City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 4]1 Page Future Land Usel Element 14 districtt thati is assigned the] Mixed Use future land use categorya and not individual pods. units, tracts. or lots within aj parcel ofl land. Residential density in the Mixed Usel land use category may not exceed 15u units per acre. Commercial and] Industrial uses may note exceedmaximum eedFAK-AOPA lot coverage in the Central Business District (Blocks 2.3.7. 3.14.15,22. and 23).90%i in all other areas. Building) height 601 ft,building! heighHimitation: Mixed Use-within- the Redevelepmet-Ares: delimeated-m-Map 1620-shall not-exeeed35-A building-height Intensity standards for other uses allowed in the Mixed Use category areas defined in the individual Public, Recreational, Open Spaces and Conservation land use categories contained in FLUE Policy 1.3.4. North Port St. Joe Mixed Use Thej purpose of this land use category is to further the Community Redevelopment Plan and to implement the vision of Redeveloping North Port St.. Joe around the Martin Luther King Boulevard area. This land use district allows ai mix of Residential, Commercial, Office, and other uses to promote development of a high-quality environment for living, working, or visiting. Other uses allowed are Low-Intensity Industrial, Public Uses, Recreational, Open Space, and Conservation. Thel North Port St.. Joel Mixed Use category is tol be assigned to the area on both sides of Martin Luther King Boulevard, as shown on thel Future Land Usel Map. Thel North Port St.. Joe Mixed Use category will encourage vertical integration oft residential and non-residential uses within the neighborhood, bringing goods and services to an under- Thei mixture of development within thel North Port St. joel Land Usel Mixed' Use Category will be governed by an overlay district within the Land Development Regulations. served area. Residential density is 30 units per acre; exceed 40 units per acre; Maximum lot coveragei is 100%; Alll buildings are. limited to 601 feet inl height; categories are as defined elsewhere in FLUE: Policy 1.3.1; When residential uses are combined with non-residential uses within the same building, a density bonus may be granted with maximum residential density not to Intensity standards for the Recreational, Open Spaces, and Conservation land use The mix of uses does not have to be developed at the same time, nor is one land use ap prerequisite to another land use. For the purposes of this section, the mix of uses refers to the overall land use category and not individual pods, units, tracts, or lots Development in areas designated as North Port St. Joe Mixed Use shall contain the minimum percentage of at] least two of the following Land Use Categories: within thej parent parcel ofl land; Land Use Category Allowable Mix of Uses 10-90% 15-85% 15-85% Residential Commercial Other uses such as Industrial, Public, Recreational, Open Space, and City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Future Land' Usel Element Page/5 1S Conservation Policy1 1.3.5: The geographic area described byt the Windmark Beach! DRI Development Order and identifiedi in City Ordinance: 380, shall be subject toi not only the provisions relating to density (i.e. no more than 4 dwelling units per acre) described in Future Land Use Policy 1.3.4 for Very Low 1. Residential land uses shall bel limited to ai maximum of1,591 dwelling units, retail uses shall be limited to a maximum of8 89,000 square feet, office uses shall be limited to a maximum of22,000 square: feet andi motel/hotel uses shall bel limited to: ai maximum of433 rooms. The development amount willl bei in accordance with the equivalency matrix as described in the 2. Development located within the evacuation zone for a category 11 hurricane as identified in the Apalachee. Regional Hurricane. Evacuation. Study Technical Report (2004) andi reflected on Map 69A, shall be limited to 190 residential dwelling units. Development within the Coastal High Hazard. Area, as defined in Policy 1.1.2 oft the Coastal Management Element, identified as the area below the elevation of the Category 1 storm surge line as established by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model, and not addressed by Future Land Use Element Policy 1.3.5, shall be limited to the number of units reflected in the master plan and Planned Unit Development (PUD) as of January 1, 2009, unless additional units are approved through a future large-scale plan 3. Development located within the "Recreation" land use category shall be limited to recreation uses for the general public and' Windmark Beach, including a: maximum of61 boat docks for temporary mooring, dune walkover structures and boardwalks. 4. Ino order to better integrate commercial and residential uses, high intensity commercial uses may be located within a distance greater than 75 feet of residential 5. Through the distribution of development, the City will conserve and protect wetlands within the Windmark Beach DRI. Wetland impacts will be avoided whenever practicable, and where unavoidable, impacts will be minimized. Wetlands along the shore and wetlands associated with on-site streams will receive the highest protection. Buffers will be utilized top protect wetlands and on-site streams. Wetland buffers willl be naturally vegetated uplands which willl bel located an average of501 feet from thej jurisdictional line with no development occurring within 25 feet of wetlands, except for minimal encroachment associated with the spine road west of realigned US 98. A buffer of a minimum width of 50 feet from the jurisdictional line shalll be maintained along the three on-site streams. Minor encroachments in buffers will be allowed for roads, utilities, golf course flyways, boardwalks and other recreational crossings, but the number of such encroachments will be minimized by Density Residential, but also the following: Windmark Beach Development Order. amendment. development: as identified on a site specific basis. collocation of such facilities where feasible. Policy 1.3.6: The City shall enforce adopted Land Development Regulations that regulate the subdivision of land through provision of, or reference procedures forj platting ofland, review and approval process for plat approval, design standards, required improvements, required Policy 1.3.7:T The City will utilize-use land development review procedures which encourager mixed dedications and legal documents, and other such relevant requirements. City ofPort St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 6]F Page Future Land Use Element Ib land uses when beneficial; and te-include conservation uses and natural groundwater aquifer Policy 1.3.8: The City will regulate signage through provisions of, or reference to, specific and detailed requirements which shall include, but not be limited to, standards for the location or placement of signs, construction standards, S with other codes, sign removal or repair procedures, standards for off- premises signs, illumination restrictions, or Policy 1.3.9: In addition to the density restrictions set forth fort the Low-Density Residential (R-1) future land use category within Policy 1.3.4, the following sub-area policies shall apply to the (a) The Property is limited to a maximum of two thousand one hundred twenty five (b) Thel boundaries of those wetlands designated as Conservation on the Future Land Use Map may be revised as necessary, without need for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map, following a formal wetland delineation, jurisdictional determination, and accurate surveys, which are relied upon as best available data obtained during the development phases for a Policy 1.3.10: Development oft the site subject to City of Port St.. Joe Ordinance No. 423 shall be limited to 70% lot coverage and 50 feet building height exclusive of stacks, and non-habitable towers, including catwalks for the maintenance thereof. The City may allow development up to 65 feet building height upon written approval from Eglin Air Force Base planning office. Policy 1.3.11: In-adition-te-the-height-restetetoms-er-Pmixed-use-develepment--the-Citys DewatewP-area-asshoPeR-MePleFResidential density increases in the Downtown areaa as a result ofCity of] Port St. Joe Ordinance No. 442 adopted on March 16, 2010, shall be limited to the Policy 1.3.12: Deyelopment of the property subject to City of Port St. Joe Ordinance No. 477 shall Policy 1.3.13: In addition to the density restrictions set forth for the High-Density Residential (R-3) future land use category within Policy 1.3.4, the following sub-area policies shall apply to the (a) Development of the Property is limited to a maximum of one hundred and fifty (150) residential dwelling units. No density bonus allowable pursuant to the City of Port St. Joe Land Development Regulations shall be allowed on thej property described herein. (b) The boundaries of wetlands on the eastern and western portion of the site shall be delineated, classified andj protected consistent with Conservation Element Objective 1.7 andi implementing policies oft the City's comprehensive plan and Section 4.11, Wetland (c) Vegetation, wildlife and their habitat shall be protected consistent with Conservation recharge areas. other such relevant requirements. Property: (2,125)residential dwelling units. proposed development project. areas located outside the Coastal High Hazard. Area. be limited to ai maximum of61 residential dwelling units. development of the Property subject to City ofPort St. Joe Ordinance No. 500: protection provisions in the Land Development Code. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Pagel 17 - Element Objective 1.4 and implementing policies of the City's comprehensive plan and Section 14.09, Vegetation and Wildlife andi theirhabitat provisionsi ini thel Land Development Policy 1.3.14: In addition to the density restrictions set forth for the High-Density Residential (R-3) future land use category within Policy 1.3.4, the following sub-area policies shall apply to the (a) Development of the property is limited to a maximum of24 townhouses. No density bonus allowable pursuant to the City ofPort St. Joe Land Development Regulations shalll be allowed (b) Stormwater facilities willl be designed to meet and exceed level of service standards and protect the functions of natural stormwater management features consistent with (c) The boundaries of wetlands on the western portion of the site shall be delineated, classified and protected consistent with Conservation Element Objective 1.7 and implementing policies of the City's comprehensive plan and Section 4.11, Wetland (d) Building heights of the property shall be limited to 35 ft. The developer of the subject property will maintain a 40 ft undisturbed natural vegetative buffer on1 the western boundary Code. development oft thel Property subject to City ofPort St. Joe Ordinance No. 533: on the property described herein. Infrastructure Policies 1.1.5 and 1.1.6 oft this Plan. protection provisions in thel Land Development Code. oft thej property. OBJECTIVE 1.4: The City will discourage urban sprawl and encourage redevelopment and renewal of blighted areas by funding infrastructure improvements in commercial areas and continue to support state and federal programs to renew blighted areas. Infrastructure improvements (listed in the Capital Policy 1.4.1: The Citywill place emphasis on activities that will assist in Emphaswisepsedty CHyinawlhwllaarvialiang the downtown and the waterfront areas. The City will support and cooperate with the downtown merchants, the Dowabw.kedeveopment Agency Board: and the Waterfronts Partnership Committee in-byproviding assistance to implement the vision for these areas and tie-link the downtown, North Port St. Joe and waterfront together. Policy 1.4.2: The City will support the City of] Port St. Joe Redevelopment Agency to implement the updated. Redevelopment Plan: and will consider recommendations: to: revitalize hedewiewPareand Policy 1.4.3: The City will support the implementation of the recommendations from the Waterfronts Partnership Committee to develop the waterfront area balancingthe economic growth, Policy 1.4.4: The City will maintain and enhance the waterfront area, integrating downtown development with the waterfront park system, preserving bay views when practical and ensuring that development around the waterfront encourages street level pedestrian activity for residents Improvements Element) will be: accomplished as- planned. the North! Port St. Joe area. ecological concerns and recreational needs of the community. and visitors. City ofE Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 8Page Future Land Usel Element 18 Policy 1.4.5: The City will support the planning efforts in the Norththe North Port St. Joe area, The City will take into consideration the findings and recommendations to improve conditions in the Policy 1.4.6: The City will coordinate and support planning and economic development efforts Policy 1.4.7: The City will support the Brownfield program and promote rehabilitation of old industrial areas, addressing any contamination problems and eventually return these areas for future Policy 1.4.8: The City will support Gulf County's designation as a Rural Area of Critical Economic OBJECTIVE 1.5: The City will protect and restore natural and historical resources by continuing to enforce existing regulations, such as building codes, storm-water runoff regulations and subdivision regulations. The City will enforce adopted Land Development Regulations to set up a review process (i.e. site plan reviews) which will review and assess impacts to natural and historical resources caused by Poliey-S--The-cigy-wil-preestpolallewaler-welFelds-ame-malura-groumdwaeraaquerecmarge reasbywerhingwilhweMestsand-aeMimgeeanDIANFMAATheCiysha Prolethe-quantityanigulyafgumiewp-Theciyaalegaednedevelopmentaacent te-desigmated-welhemds-anddesignale-sufinepalable-waterswpiesowrereprelecttnese-water supplies-fom-piemia-smmine-cyaaamesevelpmet-Reg.latoms-that prehibi-imduser-sweharsalay-mainlPNe-ApAr-elherlamdwses whiehstere-er-handleteweerhesardeNEAaseermaerAlsWAMeHheépreleeaePareas-WAeHarea delimed-as-alHand-#MR4390-OFPRGNSOFAReNSingerprepeseeprPleeR-eMRNesee-Map4: Mamgmes-fralhamtwF-rPe eguirementi-hatshalnellwEnseamesagm,eNnEmgerdimanesysoure Policy 1.5.12: The City will continue to cooperate with the state Division of Historical Resources in identifying and preserving historic and archaeological resources. The City shall continue tos seek grants Policy 1.5.32: The City will enforce adopted guidelines for addressing the preservation of historic Policy 1.5.43: Historic resources will be subject to conditional development requirements prior to permits being issued for demolition or substantial alteration. Rehabilitation guidelines shall be as specified in the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Policy 1.5.54: The City will enforce standards and criteria included in thel land development regulations Policy 1.5.65: The City shall protect the surface water quality of the Port St. Joe freshwater canal by neighborhood and throughout the City. within the designated Enterprise Zone. community and economic development. Concern to promote economic opportunities and development. proposed development. Permiig-PrehbHeRanE-sHesPeeNepar-revew. with thel Division to conduct a city-wide historic resource survey. resources, as aj part ofi its site plan development review regulations. Rehabilitating. Historic. Buildings " as amended. to] protect the-natural: resources. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Future Land Usel Element Page/9 9 restricting development within the City-owned! buffer only toi necessary surface water treatment facility infrastructures. These structures willl be allowed within the area owned by the City along thei fresh water Policy 1.5.76: The City shall coordinate with the County to ensure that the entire potable freshwater OBJECTIVE 1.6: The City will continue to plan for emergency hurricane evacuation by ensuring the coordination of coastal area population densities with the adopted regional hurricane evacuation plan. Policy 1.6.1: The City will coordinate with thel Floridal Department ofTransportation (F.D.O.T.), Gulf County and state and local authorities in providing safe and efficient evacuation routes and signage. Policy 1.6.2: The City will enforce building regulations in areas subjected to seasonal flooding and in Policy 1.6.3: The City will maintain safe and adequate hurricane evacuation times and maintain or improve existing level ofservice standards oni roadways as specifiedi in the' Traffic Circulation Element Policy 1.6.4: The City shall limit the density of dwelling units in the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA, see Map 69) sO as not to exceed hurricane evacuation capabilities within the City's jurisdiction. This will be accomplished as part oft the development review process. Policy 1.6.5: The City shall prohibit the construction of new hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes in the CHHA, discourage the siting or expansion of these facilities in Category 2 and 3 Evacuation zones, with the exception of epepessestimgerhne Sacred Heart Hospital facility, and limit the expansion ofe existing sites to the boundaries oft the currently developed lot. Policy 1.6.6: The City shall consider opportunities to decrease residential development potential on remaining vacant lands in the CHHA through plan amendments to less intensive uses, land purchases Policy: 1.6.7:The City will consider thel location oft the proposed development and] hurricane evacuation level and ensure appropriate mitigation prior to approval ofnew proposed development. The City will consider mitigation, reduction or elimination of uses that are inconsistent with interagency hazard Paltey-6-Phe-ci-wi-sderess es sutyeete-sessema ane-pere m-n-wEeN canal from the Chipola River as shown in Map 126. canali is protected including areas outside the City property ass shown in Map 137. coastal high hazard areas. and as also specified in the applicable regional hurricane evacuation study ori transfer of development: rights. mitigation report recommendations that the City determines appropriate. dreimage-amd-stermwBermamegemenHAewgepee-eqHPeme taneer Feenstruetion desigmated-Hee-preme-areas: Peliey-h69 WCenH te-preteer #FeBS-SMeyeet-te-semsema-erpereriedie-Heedag-y pemenge eedplair-MamegemeRPemanee-desigmed-te: s Velr-ere prosiorhazards; whehrresut damagn eeue ar-uses-vtimeres gais-Heee-damege-threugmeu Suelrt uses-be-preteeted epans -Contrel-the-aite-emtoreFmaesh-Hoepaimspstream-chanmels City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 10 |Page Future Land Use Element ZD OBJECTIVE 1.7: The City will coordinate with the County on annexations during the planning period Policy 1.7.1: If annexation is proposed to the City, annexation costs willl be- negotiated. Policy 1.7.2: Approval of annexation will require that there are provisions to insure-ensure that infrastructure be in place at or above adopted levels ofs service at thei time of development. OBJECTIVE 1.8: The City will coordinate the comprehensive plan and resultant-the land development Policy 1.8.1: The City will coordinate land use programs and activities with the Port St.. Joseph Bay Policy 1.8.2:7 The Citys shall coordinate with the School Board on future land usei map amendments that Policy 1.8.3: School facilities shall be allowed in all land use categories except Conservation, Open Space, Industrial and Low Intensity Industrial categories. New schools shall be located proximate to the residential areas they will serve and in areas where they will become community focal points-and ymeNew school facilities will not be allowed in OBJECTIVE 1.9: The Citywill discourage urban sprawl and promote compact, mixed use development to encourage a livable. vibrant community accessible by multimodal transportation options,Fe-Ciy-H Pwtp-aiwA-"w:CHpsflne Poliey--9.-PheGiy-widiseeumageuRbamspraw-amepremelecempaekied-sesse-develepmente Policy 1.9.12: The City will promote activities to revitalize the downtown and waterfront areas and provide assistance toi implement the vision ofthese areas and tiet the downtown and waterfront together Policy 1.9.23: The City will Previde-ferpromote continued investment in public facilities and infrastructure in these areas including streetscape and pedestrian improvements, ani increased network ofbike and pedestrian paths and connections toj provide non-auto transportation options and enhance Policy 1.9.34:The City willj promote multi-use trails and connections tol link OMOMT.eDowmewN Pert-St-Jee-Area with-thel North Port St Joe, the marina, the Baywalk-Park,and the City's existing linear green space,and residential areas -wtAwa-p.e ensuring compatibility and buffering ofa adjacent land uses. regulations with appropriate resource planning and management plans. Aquatic Preserve Management Plan. increase residential densities in the City. existing residential neighborhoods. pgetee. reduee-vehele-mileveledameredheegreheusegasemissiens. with other areas ofthe City. the livability of the City. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Page/11 21 top provide alternativei transportation opions-edasevehiee-mleiemanseluekcemsumpion Policy 1.9.45: The City will encourage green design practices ini new development and redevelopment Policy 1.9.6: The City will support energy conservation measures and practices in the administration, design, and construction ofCity buildings and facilities to reduce energy consumption and tax dollars Peliey197-TheCiywipemateadaatemefCiyamplyenenegsemereaNosmessuresand Poliey--8-The-CitywupertinegeweapegemsAhdpeRdictiensepemole Policy 1.9.59: The City will support incentives and programs by state and federal government to promote energy efficiency and conservation and the use of solar and other clean alternative energy Policy 1.9.610: The City will support initiatives that generate energy from local renewable sources as Policy 1.9.711: The City will coordinate and support Gulf County efforts to attract green energy Objective 1.10: The City will protect the quantity and quality of the drinking water supply by protecting Policy 1.10.1:The Citywill work with thel Northwest Florida Water) Management DistrictNWFWMD) Policy 1.10.2: The City shall regulate development adjacent to designated surface potable water supplies resources to protect these water supplies from potential contamination by using the Land Development Regulations to prohibit land uses such as sanitary landfills, wastewater treatment facilities. and/or other land uses which store or handle toxic or hazardous waste or materials within surface water protection areas as shown on Map 12. These protections shall also apply to future potable andeentrbufete-edetomingrenkeseusegasemissiens. e-pseremergyelieemt-amesepatems: allocated for power and fuel. praeliees-amd-premeleceiealonomoremergy-censervatem-praetiees. energy-conservalien: sources. ap part of economic development efforts. technology industries to the region. surface water. potable water wellfields. and natural groundwater recharge areas. top protect drinking water resources. water wellheads and natural groundwater recharge areas. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 12/Page Future Land Use Element 22 City of] Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Page/13 Z3 CONSERVATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES. AND POLICIES GOAL 1: THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE WILL CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE NATURAL RESOURCES DESCRIBED IN THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT OF THE PLAN TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POSSIBLE CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLESTATE AND OBJECTIVE 1.1: The City will continue to monitor and ensure compliance with established minimum FEDERALLAWS. air quality standards. Policy 1.1.1: Proposed developments which have the potential to lessen ambient air quality will bei required to obtain state andi federalj permits before review oflocal development application Policy 1.1.2: An ambient air monitoring station is presently located at the City's Wastewater OBJECTIVE 1.2: The City will conserve and protect the quality and quantity of current andj projected water sources and waters that flowi into the estuarine watersbyimplemening Pelicies can proceed Treatment Plant and will continue toi monitor ambient air quality 1.21 threugh12.4. Policy 1.2.1: The City will make improvements to drainage and: stormwater system components. Projects will be undertaken in accordance with the schedule provided in the Capital Policy 1.2.2: The City will cooperate withi the NortiwestNorthwest Florida Water Management District AMADNWINAD) in identifying the high aquifer recharge areas and assist the WENMD ini monitoring groundwater quality levels; and conditions for the Policy 1.2.3: Activities that would withdraw groundwater to the point of sal-Watersaltwater intrusion or would damage important identified water sources including existing cones of influence, water, recharge areas, inflow to surface public water supply resources and water wells, arei recognized as being detrimental to the City's environment and economy and shall be referred to the NWPWMPNWEWMD tol be addressed under that agency's authority. Policy 1.2.4: The City will adopt procedures for emergency water conservation in accordance with the plans and guidance of the Improvements Element of this Plan. possibility ofs sal-watersaltwater intrusion. Management-DistriSFeINWFWMD. N-W-F-W-M-D.) Objective: 1.3: Minimize erosion, sedimentation and stormwater runoff. Policy 1.3.1:The Citys shall undertake measurest tor reduce stormwater pollution loads into adjacent water bodies by maintaining an em-geimgongoinng: program ofstormwater management, including both regulation and capital improvements. The City will review development proposals for necessary stormwater: management facility needs and require stormwater permits pursuant to the Environmental Resource Permit provisions of Chapter 62-330 and Chapter 62-312, Florida Administrative Code (F-A-C) and comply with applicable provisions of Chapters 62-4 and City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element 24 Pagel 113 62.520, F-A:C. prior to the issuance of final development approval. Policy 1.3.2: The City shall minimize land use disturbance, clearing ofi native vegetation and removal of tep-seiltopsoil. The City shall encourage utilization ofLow Impact Design (LID) strategies and techniques and construction best management practices (BMPs), such as use of silt fences and sediment basins to retain sediment onsite during development. Policy 1.3.3: The following general requirements shall apply to stormwater management a) No direct discharge ofs stormwater to waterways or waterbodies; b) When soil and water table conditions allow, require the use of offsite retention systems c) Promote the use of BMPS and the Treatment Train" concept by promoting the use of e) Projects in areas zoned for Industrial land uses shall assure that industrial pollutants do not enter the stormwater system or come: in contact with the surface or ground water. OBJECTIVE 1.4: The City will conserve and protect its natural resources, including fisheries, wildlife, wildlifel habitat, marine habitat, minerals, soils and native vegetative communities. systems throughout the City: for stormwater treatment; swales and landscape infiltration systems; d) Swale conveyances shall be used to the greatest extent possible; Policy 1.4.1: The City shall support the conservation and protection of ecologically sensitive terrestrial and marine ecological communities, as well as critical wildlife habitathabitats. Land Development Regulations and development review processes will be used to minimize Policy 1.4.2: The City shall pursue the use of acquisition funding programs such as the Florida Forever Program, Florida Community Trust, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)Office of Florida Greenways & Trails and others to acquire fee simple or less-than-fee ownership through conservation easements on land that has been identified as critical or sensitive Policy 1.4.3: During development review processes the City shall consider the use of other innovative approaches to protect sensitive resources, such as the transfer of development rights, clustering, performance zoning, open space zoning, on-site density transfer and other techniques to maximize the establishment of open space areas or areas of protection for identified Policy 1.4.4: Proposed development sites will be required to be examined for the presence of state andi federally protected plant and animal species prior to site clearing or construction. When al listed species is found, thej proposal for development shall be submitted to thel Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and DEP for recommendations to minimize the impact of development on those species. These recommendations willl be considered part ofthe development approval process where threatened and endangered species are present. Policy 1.4.5: The City shall encourage the protection of native vegetation as part ofi its land development regulations. Such standards shall include types and sizes of vegetation to be protected, removalreplacement, criteria, construction practices, and other similar provisions. Policy 1.4.6: The Citys shall cooperate with GulfCounty toj protect vegetative communities located development impacts on these areas. resources. environmental sensitive resources. City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 14 |Page Conservation Element as within more than one. jurisdiction through application ofp provisions within the land development OBJECTIVE 1.5: The City will conserve and protect natural resources from the effects of hazardous regulations. waste. Policy 1.5.1: The City will initiate a public awareness program to inform citizens of the Paley-161-P-cly-lleAGECyseageat yehamdrwawA-Cytsnetngw mpayge.-EGNICamylad-ase Policy 1.5.32: The City will continue to coordinate with the Apalachee Regional Planning Council (A-R-P.C) and the Regional Hazardous Waste Management Plan and require regional approval (permitting) before local review ofany development which might] have the potential to Policy 1.5.43: The City shall coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)on the requirements that all stationary above- ground and underground petroleum storage tanks conform to thej provisions of Chapter 17-61, F-A:C, and that permits Policy 1.5.54: The City shall coordinate with appropriate governmental agencies that monitor small quantity generators of hazardous waste as specified under SS. 403.7234 and SS. 403.7236, Policy 1.5.65: The City shall continue to coordinate with the Florida Department of Health to provide information regarding "good gardening practices" to residents of the Mill View subdivision and encourage the use ofsuch practices to reduce possible exposure to fill chemicals. Policy 1.6.1: Septic tanks will nol longer be: allowed within the city limits where Ceitys sewer Policy 1.6.2: Ifr natural resources are contaminated by hazardous wastes, the party responsible for the contamination willl be responsible for appropriate remedial actions. Policy 1.6.3: If natural systems are degraded by stormwater runoff from transportation facilities which are under the authority and maintenance of the state (Florida Department of Transportation), the City will take the necessary actions to improve the conditions by notifying Objective 1.7 Wetlands within the City of Port St. Joe shall be conserved through the combined use of the City's Comprehensive Plan standards, and state and federal wetlands permitting programs involving the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Northwest Florida Water Management District, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). Major wetlands and wetland systems recycling alternatives for hazardous waste. MamgeeNAseseN: generate hazardous waste. be obtained from FDEP prior to installation or removal of such tanks. F.S. Objective 1.6: The City will continue to support the restoration of degraded natural systems. service is available. appropriate state agencies. are identified on Map 57 of the adopted plan. City ofP Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element Page/15 ab Policy 1.7.1 The protection of wetlands shall be accomplished through the use of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Future Land Use Map, and shall take into account the type, intensity or density, extent, distribution and location of allowable land uses and the types, values, functions, sizes, conditions and locations of affected wetlands. Land uses that are incompatible with thej protection of wetlands and wetland functions shall be directed away from wetlands. Policy 1.7.2: The City shall continue to conserve wetlands through the implementation ofits Land Development Regulations in accordance with Sec. 4.11 through Sec. 4.16. Policy 1.7.3: The plan amendment process and the development review process shall require that the location and extent ofwetlands (as defined by thel PISCHNWFWMD) FDEP, and. ACOE) within the development site be identified. Policy 1.7.4: -Low quality wetlands shall mean those wetlands that do not have habitat for federally threatened or endangered species or state classified rare, critically imperiled or species ofs special concer, and that meet at least one oft thei following criteria: a) Any wetland planted inj pine or otherwise disturbed by silviculture activities b) Any wetland consisting ofa ditch, man made canal or and borrow pit Any wetland containing timber roads or utility rights-of-way c) d) Any wetlands that are degraded due to thej prevalence ofe exotic vegetation evidenced by the majority of the wetland containing exotic or non-native invasive species. As of the adoption of Ordinance No. 344, in May 2007, the planting of pines, creation ofnew timber roads or utility right of ways within wetlands shall not result in aj previously classified Policy 1.7.5: Impacts to low quality wetlands may be authorized on a çase by case basis in conjunction with and as approved by applicable regulatory agencies unless such impacts are contrary tot thei interest ofthe public. When encroachments, alterations or removal oflow-quality wetlands arej permitted, its shall be mitigated based on the appropriate regulatory agencyincluding Policy 1.7.6: High quality wetlands shall mean all wetlands that do not qualify as al low quality wetland. High quality wetlands shall bej protected with a 25-foot wide: naturally vegetated buffer landward from thei identified edge oft the wetland except fort those wetlands as providedi inl Policy 1.7.11. High quality wetlands reviewed. as part ofa amendments to the. Futurel Land Use Map shall Policy 1.7.7: Development within high quality wetlands and their associated buffers shall be prohibited except for uses approved by the appropriate permitting agency involving passive recreational trails, water access, wetland maintenance and restoration. All encroachments into the 25-foot buffer shall be those that do not adversely affect the predevelopment. hydrology of the wetland including water quality or quantity. Further, impacts to high quality wetlands shall bel limited to cases where no other feasible and practicable alternative exists that will permit a Policy 1.7.8: The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) or the! APAMEAFSPLPN Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB)_may use the site plan and biological high quality wetland from being re-classified as low-quality. FDEP, NWFWMD, and. ACOE. be designated as Conservation on thel Future Land Use Map series. reasonable use of the land as described in Policy 1.7.8. City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 16] Page 27 Conservation Element assessments performed by a qualified professional to determine that no reasonable alternative (such as clustering development on upland portions of the site, shifting development within the site, using variance of lot and setback requirements eteetc.) is available to avoid proposed impacts tol high quality wetlands, and that the nature and degree of disturbance is the minimum possible to achieve development that is otherwise compliant with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Plan. A finding that no reasonable alternative is available shall only be provided when the impact is identified as beneficial to an overriding public interest. Local government approval shall not substitute for state and federal regulatory review or recommendations for Policy 1.7.9: New development shall be clustered on upland portions of a development site, which are not otherwise environmentally sensitive. To facilitate the clustering of development out ofand away from wetlands, deviations from minimum lot sizes and density transfers on a one-to-one basis (based on density and intensity of the current land use designation) to the buildable portion ofthes site, mayl be authorized. Ini no cases shall the density exceed the designated Policy 1.7.10: Wetlands within the current city limits of the City of Port St. Joe, which are located on property which is subject to already approved existing plats, development orders or Planned Unit Developments (P-U-Ds) approved as of January 1, 2007 shall not be subject to Policy 1.7.11: With the exception of water dependent uses consistent with the master plan of the port of Port St. Joe and water dependent uses that serve as] public access, the required building setback or minimum buffer for all areas along St. Joseph Bay and coastal and riverine wetlands shall be a minimum of 50 feet as measured from the mean high water line (MHWL). Predevelopment water flow and quality shall be maintained (see Section 4.08 of the LDRs, St preservation and mitigation. gross density on the future land use map. - Conservation Element policies 1.7.1-1.7.9. Joseph Bay Shoreline Protection Zone). Objective 1.8: The City shall continue to increase public access to the City of Port St. Joe's water resources, pProvide public boat launches and/or marinas in appropriate locations to meet water access needs and to direct these uses to areas ofl least environmental harm. Policy 1.8.1: The City will evaluate potential sites for boat launches/or ramps and associated parking needs. The City will work withl both public and private entities to seek funding sources to develop launches/ramps and possible marinas, including land purchase costs and facility development. Potential public sources fori facility derdopmemtimelteinclds Florida Boating Improvement Program (FFWCC), FDEP Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program KA,RDAPSYDEP. Resources for land acquisition include the Florida Community Trust. Policy 1.8.2: Encourage and support marina facilities in the City to become members of the Florida Clean Marina Program (A FDEP and USFWS sponsored program). Policy 1.8.3: The City shall coordinate with the FDEP Office of Greenways and Trails, the FDCA's Florida Community Trust Office and the FDOT to track opportunities to develop community conservation and recreational attributes. Further, the City should work with private anéelmelandowners to plan for conservation, trail and greenway development opportunities Objective: 1.9: Conservation of fresh water supply shall be pursued. City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element 28 Page/17 Policy 1.9.1: The City shall encourage use appropriate water conservation techniques including the use of1 high-efficiency, low-volume plumbing fixtures, appliances and other water conserving Policy 1.9.2: Mixed use and larger developments in the City shall be encouraged to maintain native vegetation and toi incorporate xeriscape practices and the use ofnative landscape plant Policy 1.9.3: Homeowners association and businesses shall be directed to consider implementation of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program developed by the Policy 1.9.4: The City will continue toi implement the adopted. Xeriscape Ordinance to ensure Policy 1.9.5: The City will recommend andi request GulfCounty to adopt a Xeriscape/Florida FriendlyI Landscape Ordinance within the unincorporated portion oft the City's Water Service Policy 1.9.6: The City will continue to- reduce unaccounted water losses through ongoing improvements to water distribution lines as shown in the capital improvement plan. Policy 1.9.7: The City will continue to pPeeN-a-sdPiREeNiM-NEAe Policy 1.9.8: The City shall continue to implement Public Education and Information Program toe encourage citizens to conserve water and promote the efficient use of water resources. Palig1n8-PeciywlpMENAADAH-st-ayS.ySarrerlageine rPepamienafReuseaSPAyDAbyPaember3t,024. OHsever1-10-CemeneefwyainsdfyewegraMisepusuaA PaltyiaM-fapcw-mshaaMP-wt mergyuseamdgenhosepodwtsmar.ekeFbikeamépadesian palhs-amndeemmestiomstepwPaepaRiRePisNsahelaelvablyoFeCis Fhese-comnesioms-wie-lemaie-tmpwt-eP-FReN-yeNeehdle-mie-imvelsd, minimize-fueleensumplioramdcentiegreemheusegas-emissies. Paliey-1-103-Phe-Ciyshaldmelpealiebasaimameneurgealirens devices. materials into sitel landscaping design. University of] Florida. conservation of water resources. Area. promote and support water conservation efforts. eemeENTyeNEeNS" City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 18] Page Conservation Element 29 COASTALI MANAGEMENT ELEMENT GOALS,OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES GOAL 1: PROTECT COASTAL RESOURCES AND HUMAN LIFE AND LIMIT PUBLIC EXPENDITURES IN AREAS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO DESTRUCTION BY NATURAL OBECTIVEL1:The City willj protect coastal resources by coordinating any actions contemplated which DISASTERS. would affect the coastal area with the county and state. Policy 1.1.1: Enforce the City's building code ordinances which centai-previsiens Fequiringrequire building permits to meet the standards of the Federal Emergency Management Administration's (F-E-M-A:) regulations for the coastal flood zone area ("B" Zone) andi the coastal high hazard area Galegop-l-HurieanehwsseZmeweCHyleme-befereisuanee Policy 1.1.2: The Coastal) Haigh-Hhazard, Aareas (CHHA) within the City shall be the areasl below the elevation oft the category 1 storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model as defined in Section 163.3178(2)Ch) Policy 1.1.3: The City shall coordinate with the County and other regulatory: authorities toj protect the estuaries and waters of St. Joseph's Bay to prevent estuarine pollution, control surface water run-off, protect living marinei resources and ensure adequate sites for water-dependent uses. Policy 1.1.4: The City shall coordinate with the St. Joseph's Bay Aaquatic Ppreserve Mmanagement Pplan on matters specified in Policy 1.1.3. Coordination will be by written Policy 1.1.5: The floodplain adminstratorbulding official shall review all permit applications to determine whether proposed development sites willl be: reasonably safe from flooding. Ifaj proposed development site is in a flood hazard area, all site development activities, (including grading, filling, utility installation and drainage modification), all new construction and substantial improvements shall be designed and constructed with methods, practices and materials that minimize flood damage Flee-buidimgpermitsembebetfore being authorized (seel Policy 1.2.2). and depicted on the Land Usel Map 69. notification. and that are in accordance with the eCity Floodplain Management Ordinance. OBJECTIVE 1.2: The City will promote protection oft the natural resources of the shoreline and estuarine areas of the HMarCIRA by adopting a future land use plan which directs population concentrations away from the CHHA and gives priority to water-dependent uses. Policy 1.2.1: The City will take immediate action toi restore and enhance any disturbed or degraded natural resources which are: impacted by any City capital improvement projects. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element 0] Page 30 Policy 1.2.2: The City shall limit specific and cumulative impacts upon coastal wetlands, water quality, and management wildlifel habitat and1 living marine resources usingt the following regulatory techniques: require protection of identified wildlife habitat as part of enforceable development agreements, coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to restrict construction activities which would permanently damage marine resources unless appropriate mitigation measures are undertaken, and enforcement of] policies. OBJECTIVE: 1.3: The City will continue to improve public access tot the coastal areai through enhancement and/or rehabilitation of ground maintenance ins such areas including thel Port St. Joe Marina, the Waterfront Park area, and the beaches. Policy 1.3.1: The City will continue to maintain and improve maintenaneeat-t the Waterfront Park. yimersingmaiseasedfmPePerdispasleFaliBer Policy 1.3.2: Maintenance dredging of the channel leading from the public boat ramp will be carried outi in accordance with state and federal permits. OBJECTIVE 1.4: The City will protect the coastal area infrastructure by adopting infrastructure projects and Levels of Service (L-O-S:) which are listed in the Traffic Circulation Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, and Sanitary Sewer, Drainage, Potable Water sub-elements and Capital Improvements Element oft this Plan. Policy 1.4.1: In order toj protect thel human population and the shoreline and estuarine resources of the Coastal zone all infrastructure improvements will be designed in accordance with standards which consider impacts to the Coastal zone (natural disasters such as hurriçanes, Policy 1.4.2: Emergency evacuation plans responsibility of Gulf County Emergency Management AGIMP-ASN, will be coordinated with regional and state authorities and reflect the designated evacuation: routes ini the Future Land Use) Map Series. Traflie-Cireulation-Flementeflhs Policy 1.4.3: The City will maintain infrastructure capacity to provide public facilities oft the type and densities of development as shown on thel Future Land Use Map. Capacities shall be estimated using level ofs service standards in the Plan. No development shall be permitted ini the coastal area unless public facilities and services are available concurrently with thei impacts of development or phased to coincide with the demands generated by development or redevelopment. flooding, etc. with resultant emergency evacuation requirements). Plan OBJECTIVE 1.5: Post disaster redevelopment in the coastal zone will be coordinated by the City in conjunction with the County Emergency Management Office, Apalachee Regional Planning Council (Hazard Mitigation Plan) and the Federal Emergency Management Administration. Procedures shall be established which will reduce the exposure of human life, and public and private property to hurricane- related hazards (seel Policies 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.11.1). City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element Policy 1.5.1: By 201928 the City shall prepare a post-disaster redevelopment plan that addresses Page 1 31 short and long term needs after a disaster occurs; addresses the removal, relocation or structural modification ofi infrastructure facilities which have experienced repeated storm damage; considers the limitations of redevelopment in areas that have experiençed repetitive losses and considers the incorporation of the recommendations ofinteragency hazard mitigation reports.: Policy 1.5.2: When undertaking post-disaster redevelopment activities, development permits may be waived for short-term recovery measures such as emergency: repairs to streets, water, electricity or other utilities to restore service; removal of debris; and public assistance matters Policy 1.5.3: Long-term redevelopment shall require approval of development permits and be consistent with this plan. These activities include: repair or restoration of private residential or commercial structures with damage in excess of 50% of market value; non- emergency repairs to bridges, highways, streets, or public facilities; repair or restoration of docks, seawalls, groins, or Policy 1.5.4: The City shall continue to encourage redevelopment principles, strategies and engineering solutions that will result in the removal of coastal real property from flood designations Policy 1.5.5: The City shall continue to consider purchasing properties in areas most vulnerable to including temporary shelter or housing. other similar structures. established by Federal Emergency Management Agency. destructive storm surges for recreation uses and open space. OBJECTIVE 1.6: Mechanisms toj protect, conserve, and enhance coastal marine resources and maintain or improve estuarine environmental quality willl be continued in order toj protect sensitive coastal resource. areas from thei impact ofpotential future development. These mechanisms shall include, but notl be limited to, the following policies. Sensitive coastal resource areas include the ceastal-high-hezard-areasCHHA, the St Joseph Bay aquatic preserve and estuarine wetlands. Policy 1.6.1: The City will, upon completion of the Master Drainage Plan update by 20320, incorporate the recommendations of the update into (1) the Analysis, and (2) the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Coastal Management element as they pertain to maintaining the Policy 1.6.2: The City will periodically review its land development regulations, permitting and enforcement procedures to ensure compliance with the state and federal regulatory programs and Policy 1.6.3: The: aquatic preserve which has been established in St. Joseph Bay willl be addressed Policy 1.6.4: The City will reserve final approval of development permits until all applicable permits are obtained from jurisdictional agencies, including storm water discharge permits obtained pursuant to Environmental Resource! Permitting (ERP), Chapter 62-330: and Chapter 62- water quality and estuarine resources of St. Joseph's Bay. to ensure adequate protection of the City's coastal resources. in: any review of development impacts in the City's coastal resources. City ofF Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan 21 Page Coastal Management Element 32 312, Florida Administrative Code, and comply with applicable provisions of Chapters 62-4 and 62.520,F.A.C, and jurisdictional interpretation on wetlands conducted pursuant to Chapter 62- Policy 1.6.5: The City shall continue to upgrade its stormwater infrastructure through drainage improvements, installation of tidal backflow preventers, and seawall repair in addition to sustainable flood management actions such asi instalationofbioswats, use ofpervious pavement 340, F.A.C. and maintenance of natural preservation areas. OBJECTIVE1.7: The City will preserve historic resources. Policy 1.7.1: The City's development regulations will provide for protection as well as guidance Policy 1.7.2: The City shall seek grants to conduct a survey ofl historical resources and evaluate Policy 1.7.3: The City shall assess the potential risks to significant historic resources and identify/implement mitigation options necessary toj protect or reduce the risks to these resources. Policy 1.7.4: The City shall utilize the Local Mitigation Strategy process as one option for funding for sensitive, adaptive reuse ofhistoric resources. their significance. specific mitigation projects for historic: resources. OBJECTIVE 1.8: The City shall eheeFleepeeeAHPPIATnize water- dependent uses on the shoreline-use. Policy 1.8.1: The City recognizes the need to establish the public interest between competing waterfront land uses. The City shall choose the following land uses in priority order: water- dependent, water-related land uses where a definitive public purpose hasl been established, and other Policy 1.8.2: Specific and detailed provisions for the siting of marinas shall be included in the land development regulations. Such provisions shall include, but not bel limited to, thei following criteria: Demonstrate the presence of sufficient upland area to accommodate parking, utility and Be located in proximity to natural channels sO that minimum or no dredging shall be Maintain water quality standards as provided by Chapter 403, Florida Statutes; Demonstrate that it-the proposed use meets aj public need thereby demonstrating economic land uses (residential commercial, institutional, ori industrial). support facilities; Provide al hurricane mitigation and evacuation plan; required for provision of docking facilities; viability/feasibility. OBECTDELDPaley 1.8.3: The City shall limit public expenditures which fund or subsidize development in the coastal high-hazard area except for water-dependent facilities. City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element Page 13 33 OBJECTIVE 1.9: The City shall establish construction standards whichi minimize thei impacts ofr man-made structures on the coastal zone. Policy 1.9.1: The City shall require the enforcement of the provisions of the Flood Ordinance, building set-backs from the shoreline and stormwater permits pursuant to Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Chapter 62-330 and Chapter 62-312, Florida Administrative Code, and comply with applicable provisions of Chapters 62-4 and 62.520, F.A.C, in order to lessen thei impact of man- Policy 1.9.2: The City shall update its Floodplain Management Ordinance for consistency with the latest edition of thel Florida Building Code and also ensure that all future modifications of the flood- resistant construction requirements in the Ordinance continue to be consistent with, or more stringent than, requirements of the Florida Building Code and applicable flood plain management regulations Policy 1.9.3: Construction activities seaward of the coastal construction control lines established pursuant to section 161.053, Florida Statutes, shall be consistent with eChapter 161- Florida Statutes. made structures on the coastal zone. seti forth in 44 C.F.R. part 60. fneilities. Policy 1.10-19.4: The City shall provide specific provisions to include set-baeksbuilding setbacks from the shoreline for non-water dependent structures and coordination of permitting with appropriate jurisdictional agencies. OBJECTIVE111: The City will direct population concentrations away from the CHHA. Policy 1.11.1: The City shall protect human life and prohibit locating hospitals, nursing homes and other similar structures which concentrate special needs population in the CHHA. Policy 1.11.2: Hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes and similar facilities shall be required to have a plan to ensure the health, safety and well-being of those in their care specially during natural disasters including evacuation plans and agreements with other facilities to transfer their vulnerable population. OBJECTIVE 1.12: The City adopts and shall maintain al level of service of 161 hours for out of county hurricane evacuation for a category 5 storm event as measured on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Policy 1.12.1: The City shall coordinate with and assist Gulf County in the implementation of the Gulf County Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) by providing police and fire department Policy 1.12.2: The City shall review and, where appropriate, incorporate applicable support personnel during emergencies. City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 41 Page Coastal Management Element 34 recommendations regarding hurricane evacuation from other disaster preparedness plans (county, regional, state and federal) into this Plan. Specific inclusions of future recommendations will be Policy 1.12.3: The Category 5 evacuation area is that area identified as the category 1 through 5 evacuation area wertawewwwd on Policy 1.12.4: Future Land Use Map amendments and development shall meet and maintain the adopted level of service as identified in Objective 1.12 and shall be supported by adequate and relevant data and analysis demonstrating that the adopted hurricane evacuation level ofs service for the Category 5 evacuation area is maintained. Data and analysis shall include at a minimum, an analysis of the impacts of development on the Category 51 hurricane evacuation clearance time. Policy 1.12.5:1 Ifthe analysis indicates that the evacuation time level ofs service will not be achieved, then mitigation can be approved to the extent that it will maintain the adopted level of service as established in Objective 1.12. Appropriate mitigation includes, without limitation, payment of money, contribution ofland, and construction ofhurricane shelters and transportation facilities. The data and analysis demonstrating adequate mitigation shall include identification of the type of improvement, the cost of the improvement and the timing of the improvement, and a binding agreement between the local government and the developer identifying the mitigation plan in terms of type of project(s), cost of project(s), and timing of project(s). Mitigation measures requiring publicly funded capital improvements to construct facilities shall be incorporated into the City or Port St.J Joe 5-year Capital Improvements Schedule. Mitigation measures requiring privately funded capital improvements may be included in the Capital ImprovementssehedHle,buschequle but need Policy 1.12.6: To better plan for emergencies created by natural disasters, the City shall continue top provide input on the GulfCounty CEMP and shall support and implement the adopted CEMP. Policy 1.12.7: The City shall continue to support the Local Mitigation Strategies in Gulf County evaluating the risks and vulnerabilities facing the community and coordinating with local government planning officials and emergency management planners regardingi mitigationpriorities: Policy 1.12.8: As the Local Mitigation Plan is updated. Tthe City shall consider integrating hazard mitigation principles from the Local Mitigation Strategies into the City's comprehensive plan to reduce future damage to property and public facilities, avoid development in hazardous areas and provide for adequate public shelters and maintain safe and adequate hurricane evacuation clearance undertaken as Plan amendments. Map 9a6. not bej publicly funded. and implementation funding sources. times. Objective 1.13: The City shall continue to assess thei impacts of sea level rise in order to reduce flood riski in the community. Policy 1.13.1: The City shall maintain and update as needed all maps- including FEMA flood zones City ofl Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element Pagel 15 35 and repetitive claim maps, storm surge/Coastal High Hazard Area maps mset-eve-iseimpaet maps identifying current and potential Future-areas subject tol high flood hazard. Policy 1.13.2: The City shall continue to use the Future Land Use Map and best available data mapping tools provided by such agencies as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as the basis for development and redevelopment: in areas ofthe city that are at high risk for high-tide events, storm surges, flash floods, storm water runoff and seal level rise. Policy 1.13.3: The City shall take into consideration projected sea level rise in all future decisions regarding the design, location, and development of infrastructure and public facilities in the Policy 1.13.4: The Ceity shall continue to revise the land development regulations to enhance flood mitigation measures in vulnerable areas to reduce future risks associated with high tide events, storm surge, flash floods, stormwater runoff, and the related impacts of sea level rise. In these areas, the City shall require vulnerability reduction measures for all new construction, redevelopment, and infrastructure such as additional shoreline hardening, elevated grade surface, elevated structures, floodable development, buffers and setbacks, higher floor elevations and incorporation of natural Policy 1.13.5: The City shall consider-continue to participateing in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and continue to work to enhance its Community Rating System (CRS) scores to Policy 1.13.6: In an effort to ensure continued compliance with thel NFIP, the City will: 1. Continue to enforce the adopted Floodplain Management Ordinance requirements, which include regulating all new development and substantial improvements in Special Flood 2. Continue to maintain all records pertaining to floodplain development, which shall be 3. Continue to notify the public when there arej proposed changes to the floodplain ordinance or potentially affected areas. infrastructure for increased resilience. ensure the best possible flood insurance rates for property owners. Hazard Areas (SFHA). available for public inspection. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). 4. Maintain the map and Letter of] Map Change repositories. 5. Continue toj promote Flood Insurance for all properties. 6. Continue the Community Rating System outreach programs. PORT: ST.JOE PORT MASTER PLAN PORT GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND: POLICIES GOAL 1: ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE PORT OF PORT ST. JOE IS LOCATED WITHIN THE MUNICIPALJURISDICTION OFTHE CITY OF PORT ST.JOE, THE COUNTY SEAT OF GULF COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA. AS SUCH, THE PORT ST. JOE PORT AUTHORITY INTENDS TO PLAN AND DEVELOP THE IDENTIFIED PORT PLANNING AREA IN City ofPort St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 61 Page 36 Coastal Management Element ACCORDANCE WITH MARKET FORECASTS, THE COMMUNITY'S COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, AND IN COOPERATION WITH ITS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO CREATE JOBS AND STIMULATE LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. TOACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THE PORT ST. JOEI PORT AUTHORITY SHALL IMPLEMENT A PHASED PROGRAM OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND TARGETED MARKETINGAND-COLLABORATION-WPES-PRIAATE-PARFNERS TO CREATE A PORT ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY. THIS GOAL IS CONSISTENT WITH GOAL 21 OF THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, WHICH ADDRESSES: ECONOMICSTABIITN,OBOPFORTUNITIES, ANDINCREASED PER CAPITA Objective 1.1: Port Planning Area Development. The Port St. Joel Port Authority shall pursue the phased planning and developmentefthePOR-PAmRiRg-ATea,elmdang PeS consistent with this Port Master Plan 2021, to provide appropriate support facilities that will accommodate projected waterborne commerce demand. Consistent with Goal 3, this development shall address environmental concerns, such as estuarine water quality and wetland mitigation, while stillj providing an economically sound Policy 1.1.1: Market Opportunities. The Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall be supportive of the efforts ofe economic development organizations as well as private industries to identify and secure sites for the location of maritime related industries who intend to use the Port. This shall apply to both on-Port and 61 off-Port properties, including sites within the Gulfto Gadsden Freight Logistics Zone Strategic Plan. Policy 1.1.2: Market Assessment. When financially feasible, the Port St. Joe Port Authority shall complete amarket assessment or utilization oft that information prepared by others that identifiespotential waterborne commerce activities for short-term growth (5-year planning period) and longertermlonger Policy 1.1.3: Land. Acquisition. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall acquire land through purchase, lease, easement, or other as needed to support Port development and economic growth. Policy 1.1.4: Waterfront and Upland Development. The Port St.. Joel Port Authority shall plan, develop, and support thej private development of waterfront and supporting upland infrastructure to accommodate (a) the maritime related industries and tenants committed to ship through the Port and (b) the demand projections in the Port's market assessment and subsequent user commitments. The anticipated development includes berth and apron construction, site improvements, storage areas, cargo-handling Policy 1.1.5: St. Joseph Bay Entranee-Ship Channel and Gulf County Canal Dredging. The Port St. Joe Port Authority, having previously secured permits, shall coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and other applicable local, regional, state, and federal regulatory agencies and stakeholders for the resumption of maintenance dredging as needed to accommodate the identified INCOME FOR THE STATE'S RESIDENTS. site development plan conducive to attracting the desired tenant and user base. term expansion (10-year planning horizon). equipment, and other infrastructure needed for tenant and user service. waterborne commerce operations (see Goal 2, Objectives 2.1 and 2.2). City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element 37 Page 17 Policy 1.1.6: On-Port Road Network. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall develop an efficient road Policy 1.1.7: Rail Infrastructure. The Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall support the rehabilitation and repair of the AN Railway in order to restore rail service to the Port and industrial area. Further, the Authority shall explore opportunities to develop internal rail spurs to support operations, as needed (see Policy 1.1.8: Facility Maintenance. Thel Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall provide adequate maintenance and upkeep ofi its in-water and upland facilities to derive the best use fromi its infrastructure. Objective 1.2: Economic Diversification. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall explore opportunities to develop synergies between its waterborne commerce operations and other economic resources in the area. Policy 1.2.1: Facility Utilization. The Port St. Joel Port Authority shall seek potential tenants and other users to achieve maximum site utilization and pursue expansion and development when new facilities Policy 1.2.2: Complementary Upland Development. Thel Port St.. Joel Port. Authority shall, in aj phased approach, allow for and encourage upland development in the Port Planning Area and inland Policy 1.2.3: Local Cooperation. The Port St. Joel Port Authority shall work with the City ofPort St.. Joe and with the Gulf County Economic Development Coalition in their efforts to attract maritime related Policy 1.2.4: Foreign Trade Zone Designation. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall periodically explore the establishment of a foreign trade zone to achieve the economic benefits such zones can generate. Ifa appropriate, the Port Authority shall pursue the option of becoming a subzone or al licensee GOAL 2: TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCIES. SEAPORTS DEPEND ON EFFICIENT INTERMODAL ACCESS TO PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE AND COMPETITIVE SERVICES. CONSEQUENTLY, THE PORT ST. JOE PORT AUTHORITY SHALL COLLABORATE WITH CITY, COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR WATER, HIGHWAY, AND RAIL CONNECTIVITY TO ENSURE THAT THE INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONNECTIVITY Objective 2.1: Ship Channel and GulfCounty Canal Access. Thel Port St. Joel Port Authority shall pursue maintenance dredging of the Ship Channel (defined as all ranges plus Harbor Channel and Turning Basin) and Gulf County Canal toj provide the water depths needed to serve the vessels anticipated to call at thel Port. Policy 2.1.1: Ship Channel Maintenance Dredging Funding. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall network within the Port Planning Area (see Goal 2, Objective 2.3). Goal 2, Objective. 2.4). wills support economic growth. developments that complements its waterborne commerce operations. industries to GulfCounty. ofanother Foreign Trade. Zone, such as the one at Port Panama City. ESSENTIAL TO PORT OPERATIONS AREI INI PLACE. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 8Page 38 Coastal Management Element pursue through all available avenues thei funding for the maintenance dredging oft the Ship Channel. Policy 2.1.2: Ship Channel Maintenance Dredging. When adequate funds have been secured, thel Port St. Joe Port Authority shall, through a contributed funds agreement with the (USACE), implement the maintenance dredging of the Ship Channel to provide the water depths needed and to ensure safe Policy 2.1.3: Gulf County Canal Dredging. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall cooperate with the maintenance dredging activities and efforts ofthel USACE int the GulfCounty Canal toi maintain the water depths and width needed to serve the shallow draft vessels that are anticipated to traverse the Canal. Policy 2.1.4: Maintenance Dredging of Berths. The Port St. Joel Port Authority shall undertake or shall support the efforts of owners of private dock facilities to accomplish maintenance dredging of ship berthing and docking areas, as required and which are excluded from the larger Channel dredging Policy 2.1.5: Dredge Material Disposal Areas. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall construct, in accordance with the regulatory permits it has secured and within the limits of its responsibility and funding resources, the dredge material disposal areas required to support the resumption of maintenance Objective 2.2: Intracoastal Connections. To take better advantage of its proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway, the Port St. Joe Port Authority shall support initiatives to improve Intracoastal connections, including shallow-water barge facilities, if appropriate to meet the requirements of Port users or to serve Policy 2.2.1: GulfIntracoastal Waterway. Thel Port St.. Joel Port Authority shall cooperate with entities seeking toi improve conditions along the Gulf] Intraçoastal Waterway, ofwhich the GulfCounty Canal is Policy 2.2.2: Shallow-water Barge Facilities. The Port St.. Joel Port Authority shall consider synergies Objective 2.3: Highway Access and Connectivity. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall collaborate with local and state agencies to develop the intermodal connections needed for the efficient movement of goods Policy 2.3.1: On-Port Road Improvements. Thel Port St. Joel Port Authority shall develop internal roads to serve. Port Planning Area users which provide efficient access to the proximate off-Port city, county, and state highway network and shall coordinate the development of its on-Port roads with the City, Policy 2.3.2: Off-Port Highway Improvements. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall work with the Florida Department of Transportation to gain funding for any needed improvements toi roads over which navigational conditions: for the vessels anticipated to call at the Port. projects. dredging. complementary industrial facility development in the region. acomponent, and promote: morel barge traffic. with industrial users that can be served by barge as well as by road and rail. to and from its facilities. County, and Florida Department ofTransportation. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element 39 Page 19 Port truck traffic must travel. Such roads include US 98 (SR 30), SR71, CR: 382, and the Gulf Coast Objective 2.4: Rail Service and Connectivity. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall implement rail service when user demand so warrants and collaborate with the AN: Railway to obtain the best possible service and Parkway-andGuiFtBay-ghwey interchanges. Policy 2.4.1: On-Port Rail Improvements - Port Property. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall develop rail access from the AN Railway to properties it owns or shall secure ifr required to serve Port Policy 2.4.2: On-Port Rail Improvements - Private Property. Thel Port St. Joe Port Authority shall cooperate with private property owners within the Port Planning Area to provide rail access to those properties when their planned improvements are in compliance with this Port Master Plan 2021 and Policy 2.4.3: Off-Port] Rail Connections. Affirming Policy 1.1.7 above, upon thes successful restoration ofrail service to thel Port, thel Port St. Joel Port Authority shall work with the AN: Railway toi identify and pursue improvements to the off-Porti rail infrastructure, which would facilitate goods movement to and from the Port. This shall include not only on properties proximate to the Port Planning Area but also to the Intermodal Logistics Centers and other industrial sites identified in the Gulf to Gadsden Freight GOAL3: ENVIRONMENTALSTEWARDSHIP AS ARESPONSIBLE CITIZEN OF THE REGION CONCERNED WITH THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ITS CITIZENRY, AS EXPRESSED IN THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, GOAL 5 (DB) 1, THE PORT ST. JOE PORT AUTHORITY IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING ANDI PROTECTINGTHE QUALITY OFTHE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES WITHIN ITS COMMUNITY. IT SHALL CONSERVE AND PROTECT THOSE RESOURCES, CONSISTENT WITH PORT DEVELOPMENT AND Objective 3.1: Natural Resource Preservation and Protection. In carrying outi its development activities and day-to-day operations, the Port St. Joe Port Authority shall conserve and protect natural resources and shall cooperate with federal, state, regional and local agencies in developing sound environmental policies andi measures to minimize the environmental. impacts ofl Port development and operations. Thel Port Authority recognizes thei intent of Goal 9,1 Policies 1 and 7i int the State Comprehensive Plan, toj protect natural systems Policy 3.1.1: Coastal Resources. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall evaluate the specific and cumulative impacts of its plans on coastal resources before undertaking development and expansion activities and shall take measures toi minimize negative impacts where possible, or to: mitigate for damage that cannot be avoided. This policy is consistent with Goal 8, Policies 4, 6, and 7 of the State Comprehensive Plan. Iti is understood that as yet unformulated plans by private landowners for the long- term development oft their waterfront property on thel Bay may impact coastal resources in the future. The Planning Area users. determined to be beneficial to the public good. Logistics Zone Strategic Plan. EXPANSION NEEDS. and will do sO to the extent consistent with Port development and expansion needs. City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element 101 - Page 4D Port of Port St. Joe, aj proactive public entity, whose mission is to help the community everceme-an ememiedewmumby, creating jobs and development synergies, has noi involvement with or control over the plans of these private landowners and, consequently, is not in a position to address the eventual impacts of these plans. To the contrary, these future plans by private entities will need to address their Policy 3.1.2: Estuarine and Surface Water Quality. Thel Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall limit specific and cumulative impacts on water quality toi maintain thei integrity oft the St.. Joseph Bay Aquatic Preserve and maintain the applicable water standards. In sO doing, the] Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall design the drainage ystemt-in-the-PeitPammimgAresNshal-be-designed on its property to meet NPDES, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Northwest Florida Water Management District water quality standards and TePwt-uh-yamkas-wewlmiNEA shall coordinate itstheir efforts with federal, state, regional, county and city governmental: agencies. This policy isc consistent with Goal 7, Policies 10 and 12 as well as Goal 15, Policy 6 in the State Comprehensive Policy 3.1.3: Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall limit specific and cumulative impacts on identified wetlands and wildlife habitat en-its-preperties by providing mitigation measures or, if possible, by avoiding projects that destroy or significantly degrade such habitat. Due to thei industrial nature of the prior uses oft thej properties in thel Port Planning Area, the wetlands andl habitat cumulative impacts with Port development, which is leading the way in this area. Plan. therein have been previously impacted and are of very low quality. Objective 3.2: Plan Implementation Coordination. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall be proactive in coordinating its development efforts with local, state, and federal permitting agencies and with private stakeholders to ensure that its development and operations are carried out in accordance with the public Policy 3.2.1: Sensitivity to Local Concerns. The Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall give consideration to the concerns of local interests, both for job creation/economic activity as well as for environmental protection, in implementing its development program and shall seek out the best posiblenvrommenta Policy 3.2.2: Permit Compliance. The Port St. Joe Port. Authority shall comply with the provisions of the eventual permits governing its in-water and upland development; program, and shall work with local, state, and federal agencies to achieve a sound balance between its expansion requirements and the need GOAL 4: SAFETY ANDS SECURITY. THE PORT ST. JOE: PORT AUTHORITY SHALL REDUCE EXPOSURE OF HUMAN. LIFE. AND PROPERTYTO DESTRUCTION BY NATURAL HAZARDS THROUGH HAZARD MITIGATION AND HURRICANE EVACUATION MEASURES AND SHALL PROTECT HUMANLIFE. AND PROPERTYFROM MANMADE DISASTERS THROUGH Objective 4.1: Protection from Natural Hazards. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall implement the interest and regulatory requirements. solutions to controversial issues. toj protect the surrounding environment. SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAMS. City ofPort St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element Page I11 41 measures required by the City of Port St. Joe, Gulf County and other agencies. to protect human life and Policy 4.1.1: Flood! Zone Compliance. The Port St. Joel Port Authority shall see that any habitable, non- residential buildings in special flood hazard areas are designed and constructed to reduce the potential for flooding and wind damage. This policy is consistent with Florida's State comprehensive Plan Goal Policy 4.1.2: Building Code Compliance. Thel Port St.. Joel Port Authority shall see that all buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the Unified Florida Building Code or as adoptedepproved Policy 4.1.3: HurricamePrpardnes, The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall prepare a hurricane evacuation contingency plan and keep its plan up to date, ensuring that it is consistent with city and Policy 4.1.4: Post-Disaster Redevelopment. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall implement post- disaster redevelopment procedures to reduce or eliminate exposure ofhuman life and property to natural hazards. These procedures shall include the structural modification or removal of facilities that have Objective 4.2: Protection from Manmade Disasters. The Port St. Joel Port Authority shall reduce exposure of human life and property to harm from manmade disasters by implementing sound safety and security Policy 4.2.1: Safe Operating Environment. Toj provide a safe operating environment, the Port St. Joe Port Authority shall require that its personnel, tenants, facility operators, stevedores, etc. comply withi the safety requirements ofall federal, state, and local government and regulatory entities. Policy 4.2.2: Security Plan. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall prepare and implement the security plan mandated and approved under federal guidelines, consistent with funding availability. GOAL 5: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION. THE PORT ST.JOE PORT AUTHORITY SHALL COORDINATE ITS EFFORTS WITH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES AND SHALL COLLABORATE WITH INITIATIVES TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA. THIS GOAL IS CONSISTENT WITH GOAL 25, POLICY70F THESTATE COMPREHENSIVE. PLAN, WHICH. ADDRESSESTHE, INTEGRATION OFS SYSTEMATICPICPLANNINGCAPABILITIES, AT ALLIEVELSOFGOFGOVERNMENT, WITHAN EMPHASIS ON THE COORDINATION OF REGIONAL PROBLEMS, ISSUES, AND Objective 5.1: Compatibility wlCiComprchsuihe Plan. Thel Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall work with the City of Port St. Joe to see that Port maintenance and expansion activities are compatible with and property from natural hazards. 15, Policy 6, with respect to thej potential for flooding. by the City of Port St. Joe. county emergency plans. experienced repeated storm damage. programs. CONDITIONS. City ofl Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan 12] Page Coastal Management Element 42 support thej programs andj policies contained int the City's Comprehensive Plan. Policy 5.1.1: Plan Coordination. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall coordinate its planning and development efforts with the City of Port St. Joe to ensure that the Port's planned projects and land uses (see Objectives 1.1 and 1.2) are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. It shall also evaluate proposed amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan, particularly the Coastal Management Element, Policy 5.1.2:1 Infrastructure and Utility Capacity. Thel Port St. Joel Port Authority shall coordinate with the City to ensure thej provision of adequate infrastructure and utilities for Port operations. Policy 5.1.3: Port St. Joe Port Master Plan: The City of Port St. Joe hereby incorporates the Port St. Joel Port Master Plan, dated. June 2021, into the Coastal Management Element ofi its Comprehensive Plan Objective 5.2: Governmental and Agency Coordination. The Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall coordinate its development and expansion program with applicable agencies to promote sound planning and economic Policy 5.2.1: Gulf County. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall support the economic development initiatives of Gulf County, by pursuing activities that expand opportunities in trade, industry, and Policy 5.2.2:L Local, Regional, State, and] Federal Agencies. In addition to city and county governments, the Port St. Joe Port Authority shall cooperate with the Apalachee Regional Planning Council; the Northwest Florida Water Management District; the Florida Departments of Transportation, Eeenemie OpperiuntyCommercs, and Environmental Protection; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida's State Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable agencies in implementing the goals, objectives and Objective 5.3: Collaboration with Local and Regional Maritime, Commercial and Industrial Interests. To help achieve its primary goal of economic development, the Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall cooperate with other Northwest Florida interests as they seek to expand thei region's commercial and industrial base. Policy 5.3.1: Economic Development Groups. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall participate in the Policy 5.3.2: Gulf to Gadsden Freight] Logistics Zone. Thel Port St.. Joel Port Authority shall support the implementation of the Gulft to Gadsden Freight Logistics Zone plan prepared by the Apalachee Regional Policy 5.3.3: Northwest Florida Seaports. Thel Port St.. Joel Port Authority shall cooperate with thel Port ofP Panama City and the Port of Pensacola when opportunities arise to pursue areas of common interest, such as cargo-handling synergies, regional promotional campaigns, special funding opportunities, and as toj potential impacts on Port activities. by reference. growth. manufacturing. policies of this Port Master Plan 2021. efforts of local and regional groups pursuing area wide economic development. Planning Council. dredging issues. City ofPort St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element 43 Page/13 GOAL 6: FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE PORT ST. JOE PORT AUTHORITY SHALL IMPLEMENTMEASURESTOSECUREITS) FINANCIALHEALTHASITPROCEEDSWITHITS Objective 6.1: Budgetary Process. The Port St.. Joel Port Authority shall implement al budgetary process that balances Port revenues, operating expenses, and capital expenditures needed to satisfy the anticipated market Policy 6.1.1: Port Revenues. The Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall endeavor to acquire property forj port Policy 6.1.2: PortTariffs. The Port St.. Joe Port Authority shall: monitor tariffs and fees charged by Gulf Ports Association members and shall implement a competitive fee structure within an adopted tariff. Policy 6.1.3: Annual Capital Improvement Plan Updates. Thel Port St.. Joe) Port Authority shall update its capital improvement plan annually to reflect budgetary and market changes, prioritizing its project Objective 6.2: Funding Opportunities. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall pursue diverse funding opportunities to accelerate the rate at which it can implement its capital improvement program. Policy 6.2.1: Legislative Contacts. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall prepare a briefing for area legislators in the fall of each year to reacquaint them with the Port's existing and potential economic impact on the region and thei importance ofi its needs being addressed in the state's 's budget process. Policy 6.2.2: Florida Seaport Transportation Economic Development (FSTED) Council. The Port St. Joel Port. Authority shall participate as an active member of the FSTED Council through which most Policy 6.2.3: Grants/Loans. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall actively seek grant funds from state, regional, and federal sources and shall supplement funding needs not met by grants with loans from commercial lending institutions and/or governmental entities. A specific example is Triumph GulfCoast, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized to oversee the expenditure of funds recovered by the State of Florida for economic damages resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Port development qualifies under their criteria of "public infrastructure projects for construction, expansion, or maintenance which are shown to enhance economic recovery, diversification, and enhancement." Policy 6.2.3: Public/Private Partnerships. The Port St. Joe Port Authority shall-eontinue te explore opportunities for public/private partnerships in the development of maritime andi industrial facilities. Table. 5-1 on the next page summarizes the above goals, policies, and objectives for easy reference. DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION PROGRAM. demand and capture new: market share. development upon which it can generate: revenues for cargo movements. implementation to obtain the best return on facility investments. ofs state budgeted funds for Florida's seaports are disbursed. Table! 5-1 Summary of Port ofl Port St. Joe Goals, Objectives and Policies City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element 14/Page 44 Goal Objective Policy 1.1.1: Market Opportunities 1.1.2: Market Assessment 1.1.3:Land. Acquisition 1.1.4: Waterfront and Upland Development 1.1.5: St.. Joseph Bay Channel and Gulf County Canal Dredging 1.1.6: On-Port Road Network 1.1.7: Rail Infrastructure 1.1.8: Facility Maintenance 1.2.1: Facility Utilization 1.2.2: Complementary Upland Development 1.2.3: Foreign Trade Zone Designation 2.1.1: Ship Channel Maintenance Dredging 2.1.2 Funding for Ship Channel 2.1.3: Gulf County Canal Dredging 2.1.4: Maintenance Dredging of 2.1.5: Dredge Material Disposal Areas 2.2.1: Gulf] Intracoastal Waterway 2.2.2: Shallow-Water Barge Facilities 2.3.1: On-Port Road Improvements 2.3.2: Off-Port Highway Improvements 2.4.1: On-Port Rail Improvements- Port Property Private Property 2.4.3: Off-Port Rail Connections 3.1.1: Coastal Resources Quality 1.1: Port Planning Area Development . Economic Growth 1.2: Economic Diversification 2.1: Ship Channel and Gulf County Maintenance Dredging Canal Access Berths 2.Transportation Efficiencies 2.2: Intracoastal Connections 2.3: Highway Access and Connectivity 2.4: Rail Service and Connectivity 2.4.2: On-Port Rail Improvements- 3.1:Naturall Resource Preservation 3.1.2: Estuarine and Surface Water and Protection 3.2: Plan Implementation Coordination 4.1: Protection from Natural Hazards 4.2: Protection from Manmade Hazards 5.1: Compatibility with City's Comprehensive Plan Coordination 3.E Environmental Stewardship 3.1.3: Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat 3.2.1: Sensitivity tol Local Concerns 3.2.2: Permit Compliance 4.1.1:1 Flood Zone Compliance 4.1.2: Building Code Compliance 4.1.3: lurncane-Prparedness 4.1.4: Post-Disaster Redevelopment 4.2.1: Safe Operating Environment 4.2.2: Security Plan 5.1.1: Plan Coordination 5.1.2: Infrastructure and Utility Capacity 5.2.1: Gulf County 5.2.2: Local, Regional, State and Federal Agencies 4.S Safety and Security 5.1 Intergovermmental Coordination and Regional Collaboration 5.2: Governmental and Agency City ofPort St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element Page 15 45 Goal Objective Policy 5.3.1:1 Economic Development Groups 5.3.2: Gulft to Gadsden Freight Logistics Zone 5.3.3: Northwest Florida Seaports 6.1.1: Port Revenues 6.1.2: Port' Tarriffs 6.1.3: Annual Capital Improvement Plan Updates 6.2.1: Legislative Contacts 6.2.2: Florida Seaport Transportation Economic Development Council 6.2.3: Grants/Loans 6.2.4: Public/Private Partnerships 5.3: Collaboration with Regional Maritime, Commercial and Industrial Interests 6.1: Budgetary Process 6. Financial Stability 6.2: Funding Opportunities City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 161 Page Coastal Management Element 4b RBCREA A 47 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES: GOAL1: RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE AREAS WILL BE IMPROVED AND OBJECTIVE 1.1: The City will continue to improve existing facilities and plan for new recreational facilities to accommodate increases in population in order to maintain the present Level of Service (L-O.S-) standards. (.005 acres perj person). This LO-S: is the same as used by EXISTING FACILITIES UPGRADED. the County. Policy 1.1.1: New park land, if and when it should be needed, will be located in close Policy 1.1.2: New park land should be easily accessible by foot, bicycle and by Policy 1.1.3: The City will coordinate with the County and the School Board through interlocal agreements to locate future schools with other public facilities such as parks, proximityt to the population it will serve. automobile. Accessibility to the handicapped will also be provided. libraries and community centers tot the greatest extent practicable. OBJECTIVE 1.2: The City will continue to upgrade existingparks. Policy 1.2.1: The City will continue to improve outdoor based facilities by increasing maintenance, resurfacing and restriping, as well as improving the overall general Pally121-TheciylpeeaayAPyaresydevepge Policy 1.2.23: Senior citizens and special group oriented activities willl be encouraged by improving the availability of facilities for these activities. Forest Park's Community OBJECTIVE1 1.3: The City will strive to develop passive recreational activities on open space lands (pine flatwoods that are owned by the City) for hiking trails, nature walks, jogging paths, appearance oft the: facilities. plypudwNePeR-ReA Center and other City facilities will be made available. etc. Policy 1.3.1: Maximize the utilization of existing parks and facilities. Lands acquired through purchase or easement forj public works projects shall beused to fulfill recreation and open space needs ifs site conditions andj public safety considerations allow forsuch use. Policy 1.3.2: The City has adopted al level ofs service of. .005 acres per person. (same-as-the Policy 1.3.3: The City shall coordinate with_public utilities such as electrical, gas, county) City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space Element Pagel 137 48 telephone and state agencies such as F-D:O-T, F-D.E.P., and N-W-F-W-M-D: on use of properties or easements for open space and: recreation purposes. OBJECTIVE1.4: The City will formally request the Florida Department of State to establish periodical events to commemorate the first Constitutional Convention which was held in Port St. Joeand which established the State ofFlorida. Policy 1.4.1: Continuea to encourage the local historical society and the State to sponsor Policy 1.4.2: Increase City sponsored activities at the City owned Centennial Park. OBJECTIVE1.5: The City will provide and ensurej protection of public access to beaches and shores by continuing to maintain or improve existing levels of beach and shore access including those identified in the Coastal Management Element, Conservation and Future Land Use activities at Constitution Park. Elements. Policy 1.5.1: The City's development regulations will contain provisions for review of proposed developments which may impact public access and the preservation of scenic OBJECTIVEI.6: Upon adoption ofthisplan,provide foraf functional mix ofboth publicandprivate vistas ini regard toi recreation and open space areas. recreation sites and facilities to accommodate recreation demand. Policy 1.6.1: The City shall accept donations, contributions, volunteer assistance or other forms of fiscal or physical private assistance in meeting recreational needs. OBJECTIVE1.7: The City shall support the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee ini its efforts to develop the waterfront area balancing economic growth, ecological, historical, cultural and recreational needs int the community. Policy 1.7.1: The City shall support efforts to develop a strategy to tie the business district town center and waterfront together enhancing public access and connections to Policy 1.7.2: The City shall consider the recommendations from the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee and seek statej parks and recreational grants as well as Policy 1.7.3: With the inclusion of the Windmark Beach DRI, the City will continue to evaluate nvesigie.améplaand coordinate with the St. Joe Company and) FDOT, for an integrated system of sidewalks, trails and/or bicycle paths from Windmark Beach to the Policy 1.7.4: The City will explore and pursue funding for recreational opportunities through the yearly involvement in grant funding programs available from the office of the waterfront areai in order to attract residents and visitors. other types of grants to implement such recommendations. existing downtown and waterfront areas. City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 38 Page Future Land Use Element 49 Greenways and Trails, FDOT, Florida Communities Trust and Florida Recreational Development Assistance program (FRDAP). City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space Element 50 Page/39 City of] Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan 40] Page Future. Land Usel Element 51 SANFFARYSEWER,SOLID-WASEESTORAFATERMANAGEMENTPOTABLE WATERAND-GRGROUNDWATERAQUIFERRECHARCEINERASTRUCTURE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND! POLICIES GOAL I: NEEDED PUBLIC FACILITIES SHALL BE PROVIDED IN A MANNER WHICH PROTECTS INVESTMENTS IN EXISTING FACILITIES AND PROMOTES ORDERLY, OBJECTIVE 1.1: me-imey-mamne-Ihe City of Port St. Joe will continue to implement procedures to ensure that at the time a development permit is issued, adequate facility capacity is available or will COMPACT URBAN GROWTH. be available when needed to serve the development. Policy 1.1.1: The residential (City and Oak Grove) level of service standard for sanitary sewer facilities is equal to 150 gallons per capita per day, and shall be used as thel basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. Policy 1.1.2: The commercial/light industrial level of services standard for sanitary sewer facilities is equal to 50galeamsperase.3o gallons per day per1.000 gross square feetper-day, and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand Policy 1.1.3: New heavy industrial facilities shall provide sewage service data and contribute toward the cost of developing increased collection, transmission and treatment systems. Policy 1.1.4: The City-wide average solid waste level of service standard shall be 8 pounds per capita per day, and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity Policy 1.1.5: The following level of service Stormwater Management standards shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a generated by a development. and the demand generated by a development. development: 25-yr. frequency, 24-hr. duration storm event for those areas designated as residential, commercial, mixed commercialresidental, public, and industrial land use on the Future 3-yr. frequency, 24-hr. duration storm event for those areas designated as agricultural, All new and re-development projects shall comply with the stormwater design and performance standards and stormwater retention and detention standards contained within Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Chapter 62-330 and Chapter 62-312, and comply with applicable Policy 1.1.6: All future development and re-development shall protect the functions of natural Stormwater Management features by complying with thel level of service as listed within this Plan and by obtaining proper approved Stormwater Management permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Florida Water Management District, and meeting the Land Use Map; and conservation, and recreation land use on the Future Land Use Map. provisions of Chapters 62-4 and 62.520, Florida Administrative Code. requirements of] Infrastructure Element Policyl 1.1.5. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element Page/41 52 Policy 1.1.7: The residential (City) potable water level of service standard for potable water facilities is equal to 130-200 gallons per capita, per day, and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. Policy 1.1.8: For unincorporated areas such as Oak Grove, White City, and St. Joe Beach, the potable water level ofservice is equal to 10050 gallons per capita per day, and: shall bei used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a Policy 1.1.9: The commercial/ight industrial potable water level of service standard is equal to 290emperaere,00 gallons per day per 1.000 gross square feet per-day-and shall be used as the basis for determining the availability of facility capacity and the demand generated by a Policy 1.1.1410: The heavyi industrial potable water level of service is equal to 50 gallons per day Policy 1.1.1211: Thel heavy industrial potable water level of service forj process usage is equal to Policy 1.1.1312: Alli improvements for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of facilities shall be compatible with the adopted level of service standards for the facilities. Policy 1.1.1413: The Public Works Department P.eAV update facility demand and capacity information as development permits are issued. Policy 1.1.145: Annual summaries shall bej prepared: for capacity and demand information for each Policy 1.1.156: Consistent with the urban growth policies ofthel Futurel Land Use] Eelement ofthis plan, provision of centralized sanitary sewer and potable water service shall be limited to the service areas shown for these facilities in the support documents of this plan and to areas where the City has legalcommitments toj provide facilities and services as oft the date of adoption of this Policy 1.1.167: The City will institute a water distribution leak prevention program in ane effort to conserve eHmatura-reseuree,"waterwater. In addition, water customers will be continuously informed to conserve water for conservation: sakes. Programs instituted by the Water) Management Policy 1.1.17: The City will use professionally accepted techniques for measuring levels of development. development. per employee for sanitary usage only. 11,000 gallons per acre, per day. facility and service area. plan. District, such as alternate irrigation program, willl bes supported by the City. service when evaluating potential impacts of aj proposed development. OBJECTIVE 1.2: The City will maintain a five-year schedule of capital improvementy-meds forj public facilities, to be updated annually in conformance with the review process for the Capital Improvement Element of this plan. Policy 1.2.1: A Capital Improvement Coordinating Committee is hereby created, composed oft the City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan 42] Page Infrastructure Element 53 City Commissioners and City Auditor-Clerk for the purpose of evaluating and ranking capital improvement projects proposed for inclusion in the five-year schedule of capital improvement Policy 1.2.2: Proposed capital improvement projects will be evaluated and ranked according to needs. the following priority level guidelines: Level One whether thej project is needed toj protect public health and safety, to fulfill the City's legal commitment toj provide facilities and services, or to preserve or achieve full Level Two - whether thej project increases efficiency ofuse ofexisting facilities, prevents or reduces future improvement costs or provides service to developed areas lacking full Level Three whether thej project represents al logical extension of facilities and services use of existing facilities. service. within a designated service area. GOAL 2: PORT ST. JOE WILL PROVIDE SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POTABLE WATER FACILITIES AND SERVICESTO MEET EXISTING AND PROJECTED DEMANDS IDENTIFIED IN THIS PLAN. OBJECTIVE 2.1: The City will complete the process of replacing the potable water infrastructure and then focus on replacing/upgrading the sanitary sewer infrastructure. The City will continue to pursue funding to update-mplement the Master Stormwater Management Plan -Ry-AmE-enane improvements. Policy 2.1.1: Projects needed to correct existing deficiencies shall be given priority in the Policy 2.1.2: Noj permits shall bei issued fori new development which would result in an increase in demand on deficient facilities prior to completion ofi improvements needed tol bring the facility Policy 2.1.3: The annual summaries of facility capacity and demand information prepared by the City Planning Agency shall be used to evaluate the need for the timing and location of! projects to Policy 2.1.4: All projects required to meet projected demands for the years beyond the five year schedule shall be submitted to the Capital Improvements Coordinating Committee and scheduled in the Capital Improvement Element of this plan in accordance with the requirements of Section OBJECTIVE 2.2: Repair and Replacement projects for the planning period 2018-2025 through 2030 formulation andi implementation oft the annual work programs oft the City. up to standard. extend or increase the capacity of existing façilities. 163.377(3), F.S. 2045v will bei met through the annual budget. Policy 2.2.1: Annually, Tthe City will establish an adequate budget for Public Works sanitary sewer and potable water repair and replacement. The City will provide the Public Works City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element Pagel 43 54 Department with sufficient manpower to perform the work. OBJECTIVE2.3: The City will maintaina a ten-year Water Supply Facility Work Plan consistent with the recommendations of the Northwest Florida Water Management District Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) for Region V. Policy 2.3.1: The City of] Port St. Joe Water Supply Facilities Work Plan identifies and plan for the water supply sources and facilities needed to serve existing and new development within the City and unincorporated areas oft the County served by the City through -2030. Policy 2.3.2. The City has adopted the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan dated July 2009 and incorporatedi it by reference into the City's Comprehensive Plan. GOAL3:7 THE: FUNCTIONS OFI NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS WITHIN? THE CITY WILLI BE: PROTECTED AND MAINTAINED. OBJECTIVE: 3.1: The City will continue toj protect groundwater aquifer recharge areas. recharge functions of natural landscape and protection ofwater quality. achieve regional aquifer recharge protection objectives. Policy 3.1.1: The City will revise the adopted xeriscape ordinance to recognize the groundwater Policy 3.1.2: The City will continue to coordinate with County, State, and Federal agencies to City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 44 Page 55 Infrastructure Element TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL 1: PROVIDE A SAFE, CONVENIENT AND EFFICIENT MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITHINTHE CITY OF PORTST.JOE OBJECTIVE 1.1: Local roadways willl be maintained toj preserve the: adopted Level of Service. Policy 1.1.1: The City hereby adopts the following Level of Service for the design and operation of local City roadways: Level of Service "C": Stable flow of traffic, but marking the beginning oft the range of flow in which the operation ofi individual users becomes significantly affected by Policy 1.1.2: The City adopts the following peak hour Level of Service (LOS) Standards by interactions with others. facility type, noti including the constrained segment of SR30/US9 98: Principal Arterial.. Minor Arterial.. Collector Roadways.. D .D D The City adopts LOS "E" as thej peakl hour standard fort the constrained- segment ofSR30/US 98 from Angle Fish Street immediately north oft thel bridge over the Gulf Canal to south of Policy 1.1.3: The City adopts the State mandated. LOS standards for all roadways within the Ceity limits that are designated as part ofthe State's Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). the. A & N Railroad overpass. OBJECTIVE1.2: Improve intersections found tol have safety deficiencies Policy 1.2.1: The City Community Safety Team will notify and work with the Florida Department of Transportation and Gulf County Highway Department to facilitate-the Policy 1.2.2: The City will fund the improvements which involve City--maintained streets Policy 1.2.3: Accident reports will be monitored to determine if areas of State, County or Policy 1.2.4: The City shall adept-maintain design standards in the Land Development Regulations relating to control of connections and access points of driveways to roads and roadways. The standards meed-te-address issues such as access control, number of access Policy 1.2.5: The City shall provide and/or require pedestrian and bike alternatives by incorporating standards in the Land Development Code for sidewalks, recreational paths or the concept of wide outside roadway lanes into all future construction or reconstruction of improvements involving State and County maintained roadways. andi roadways from the existing budget for street maintenance. City streets and roadways exhibit potentially unsafe conditions. points and location of access points. City of] Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Traffic Circulation Element Page 45 56 arterial and collector roads. OBJECTIVE 1.3: Provide aj program of street resurfacing of older paved streets and roads within the City limits. Policy 1.3.1: Fth-dmins to seek funding and grants to implement the OBJECTIVE 1.4: Provide an alternate evacuation: route tot that segment of State Road 30 which lies fera repaving program as developed by thel Public Works Department. within the Category 11 Evacuation zone. Policy 1.4.1: The City will establish-perform a study in coordination with the State Department of Transportation, the Regional Planning Council and other affected State and County agencies to study the alternate routes available within the City street system. OBJECTIVE 1.5: Promote alternative forms of transportation and interconnections that-reduee greemosegasemissms-femwithn the transportation sector. Paliey-151-Pe-Cly-wheegwwwe Policy 1.5.12. The City shall commit funds, where-when financially feasible, to improve the existing and construct new pedestrian and bike paths within the City. Policy 1.5.23. The City will require no less than five feet in width sidewalks along US 98 and SR 71 and coordinated circulation design among adjacent properties. Policy 1.5.43: The City will provide for continued investment in public facilities and infrastructure: theseareasincludimg streetscape andj pedestrian improvements, an increased network of bike and pedestrian paths and connections to provide non-auto transportation Policy 1.5.54: The City willj promote interconnections tol link thel Downtown Port St] Joe Area with thel North Port St Joe area,thel Baywalk Park and the City's existing linear green space along the canal on Park. Avenue toj provide alternative transportation options-redacevenele mevinvend-miaimise-ehumpidistoingrenheisess Policy 1.5.56: The City shall collaborate with the Port St. Joe Port Authority, county, state, and federal agencies and with private entities responsible for water, highway, and rail connectivity to ensure that the intermodal transportation infrastructure and connectivity. Policy 1.5.67: All major developments, including mixed use projects will evaluate their impact on traffic circulation and, ifi increased traffic volumes or safety at new or existing roadway links and/or intersections cause a change in the existing level of service, the developers will contribute toward the elimination or mitigation ofi impacts on the roadway OBJECTIVE 1.6: Planning for traffic circulation will be coordinated with the future land uses EaAarpeN.NeN options and enhance the livability oft the City. emissiens. essential to Port operations are in place. system. City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan 46] Page 57 Traffic Circulation Element shown on the "Future Land Use Map", the Florida DOT Adopted Work Program, the SIS Plan and the plans ofneighboring. jurisdictions/areas. Policy 1.6.1: The City shall review subsequent versions oft the Florida DOT Adopted Work Policy 1.6.2: The City shall review for compatibility the traffic circulation plans/programs ofthe unincorporated County and neighboring areas as they are amended in the future. Policy 1.6.3: The City supports the Port of Port St Joe designation as a Planned Emerging Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facility and will: support redevelopment efforts in thel Port Planning Area to promote local and regional economic development in the area consistent with the Port Master Plan OBJECTIVE 1.7: The City shall develop by 2030 and adopt a Right-of-Way Protection Map" based upon the traffic circulation Element and thel Future Land Use Element ofthis plan. Program in order to update/modify this element as may be necessary. included in the Coastal Management Element. Policy 1.7.1: The City shall-hereby adopts minimum right-of-way requirements for new roadways containing the following provisions: Arterial Roadways: 150: feet Collector Roadways: 1001 feet Local Roads: 60 feet (side drainage) or 50 feet (curb & gutter) Policy 1.7.2: The City shall-requires through development regulations the dedication of needed right-of-way and necessary improvements from all new developments. Policy 1.7.3: All building setbacks shall be measured from the new right-of- way lines for all new construction including the setbacks for additions to existing structures. GOAL 2: INCREASE NTERJURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENIS TO COORDINATE TKANSPORTATION PLANNING AND PROGRAMS, TO ENSURE CONTINUING COOPERATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORIATION PLANNING OBJECTIVE 2.1: Establish an annual review and discussion with the State and County Highway Departments to determine thei impact of proposed improvements on the roadways in and around Port THROUGHOUT? THEI LOCAL. AREA. St.. Joe. Policy 2.1.1: Appoint a committee to meet with the State Department of Transportation (FDOTtoreviewi thei impact oft the Five-Year. Adopted Work Program established by FDOT Policy 2.1.2: Continue to Mmeet with the County Highway Department on an annual basis to discuss maintenance responsibilities, repaving programs and other traffic- related topics on an annual basis. as may affect the traffic circulation. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Traffic Circulation Element Page 47 58 Policy 2.1.3: The City will consult with the Florida Department of Transportation when proposed plan amendments affect facilities on the strategic intermodal system. OBJECTIVE 2.2: Monitor, participate in and support as appropriate, regional transportation and economic development activities. Policy 2.2.1: Monitor the activities and studies of the Northwest Florida Transportation Policy 2.2.2: Work with the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor. Authority to ensure that improvements related to SR 30(US 98) arei included ini the corridor master plan. Policy 2.2.3: Support thej planning and development of the GulfCoast Parkway to stimulate Corridor Authority, and provide comments as appropriate. economic development in the area. City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan 48 Page Traffic Circulation Element 59 City ofPort St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Traffic Circulation Element Page 49 6D HOUSING ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOALI 1: PROVIDE DECENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FORALLCURRENT OBJECTIVE 1.1: The City will continue to monitor the housing stock for housing units which present al health or safety problem-issue due to their substandard condition in accordance with the Florida Building Code. The Florida Building Code identifies these units as substandard due to their lack of structural integrity. deficient plumbing facilities. lack of central heating, or overcrowding characteristics. The City will take actions to reduce the number ofthese units preblems-Ebyn notifying private owners of preblems-issues and possible remedies or, if required, takinge legal action). Swbsanderd-in-tem-afatinea-iNepiy-deeim-plmhg-laa-eFeF-emtel-hemting-er AND FOTURE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY. eRAANneNseA Policy 1.1.1: The City will strive to condemn housing units only if they pose a serious health Policy 1.1.2: The City will investigate and consider adoption of a Housing Code that addresses the safety conditions of units to ensure. maintenance oft the existing housing stock. OBJECTIVE 1.2: The City will continue to evaluate the number of dwelling units that need and safety problem and are unoccupied. improvement and are suitable: for owner or volunteer rehabilitation efforts. Policy 1.2.1: The City will establish principles and policies to guide rehabilitation and conservation of the housing stock. The City will identify areas which contain substandard housing units within the City. These areas shall be the target of revitalization and assistance programs, including the provisions or improvement of public services, information and state/federal housing assistance programs and City participation in and solicitation of financial assistance from state and federal programs intended to improve the condition and Paliey-112-Promolemeeelameera#emes-erhsigrepireamdmaintemanee. supply ofhousing. Policy 1.2.32: The City will support public and private efforts which are directed at improving housing. Such actions could include sponsorship of "fix-up, clean-up" days; utilizing various entities (e.g. church groups, non-profit organizations, etc.) to assist in Policy 1.2.43: The City shall: require landscaping and building maintenance as] part ofitsl land Policy 1.2.54: The City shall require visual buffers or fences for land uses which present an OBJECTIVE 1.3:The City will continue to seek funding and programs that will provide assistance to eeeley and low income residents that are living in substandard housing. undertake housing improvements. development regulations. unsightly appearance or which have thej potential to create nuisances. Policy 1.3.1: Promote owner/volunteer housing repair programs which make repairs sufficient to allow the elderly and low income tos safely remain ini their housing units. City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Pagel 49 61 Policy 1.3.2: Promote funding from public agencies and private sources to finance housing OBJECTIVE 1.4: The City will continse-te-review-al-reg.latioms-andeedes-hatrelatrelate-te-Hosing amdumifysandamdie-hem-FResapNpasHaméawme-amaebuuldimgindsy-a edweing-develepmenigumssEsdpreedares)support the development of rehabilitation, group homes, and congregate living facilities. affordable housing units. Policy 1.4.1:The City will reduce development costs by continually reviewing all regulations and codes that relate to housing to unify or standardize them if necessary and eliminate Policy 1.4.24:A Assseprvatebulding:m.sPNePRepredemimanteme: housing -amyds-fAtw merestconsnveter-ooampregrams-Ihe City shall provide incentives to private developers intended to stimulate construction of new or rehabilitated- affordable housing units. Such incentives may include reduction in fees, or waiver, waiver of fees for re-connections to rehabilitated residences, and thej provision of"fast track" processingo ofapplications and plan Policy 1.4.3: Assist private building industry initiatives to provide the predominant form of housing (single family detached) as well as multi-family housing via use of federal low Policy 1.4.42: The City will continue to participate in federal and state housing programs administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to assist in the development of affordable workforce housing. Policy 1.4.53: The City shall continue to participate in housing programs provided by Gulf County. The City shall continue to support and utilize the Gulf County Development Corporation to advocate for development ofaffordable housing ini the community. Policy 1.4.64: The City shall continue to support the efforts of the Gulf County Housing Coalition, the Christian Community Development Fund and Habitat for Humanity and work OBJECTIVE 1.5: The City will identify adequate sites for the location of low and moderate income homes and for households with special needs, group and foster care facilities while striving unnecessary procedures. reviews. interest construction loan programs. with these agencies to provide affordable housing in the community. to maintain the character and quality ofestablished neighborhoods. Policy 1.5.1: The City will seek to foster non-discrimination and encourage the development of community residential alternatives to institutionalization by including the principles and criteria to guide the location of these facilities in the City development regulations. Policy 1.5.2: The City's land development regulations will outline a development review procedure which addresses the consideration of affordable housing for low and moderate OBJECTIVE: 1.6: Historically significant housing willl bei identified as it becomes known (identified income groups and criteria guiding the location of mobile homes. City ofPort St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan 50] Page Housing Element 62 by citizens and the local, state and federal governments) and protected under the City's development regulations. Policy 1.6.1: The City will continue to cooperate with the state Division of Historical Resources in identifying and preserving historic resources. The City- shall seek grants with Policy 1.6.2: The City shall protect significant historic resources. Preference will be given to adaptive reuse ofhistoric resources over activities that would significantly alter or destroy OBJECTIVE 1.7: The City will provide for anticipated population growth and the existing population by developing growth management regulations which provide for adequate and affordable the Division to conduct a city-wide historic resource survey. them. housing to include households with special needs. Policy 1.7.1: Existing regulatory and permitting processes will be improved by the establishment of principles and criteria to guide the location ofhousing (based on future land OBJECTIVE 1.8: The City willj plan for relocation! housing ifCity projects impact existing housing. Policy 1.8.1: The City will provide assistance to thej private sector to encourage replacement housing production if City housing stock is decreased or eliminated by development OBJECTIVE 1.9: The City of Port St Joe will implement an incentive program to encourage the uses) upon adoption of development regulations. activities. private sector toj provide affordable workforce housing. Policy 1.9.1: The City of Port St Joe shall implement the adopted "Affordable Workforce Housing Incentive Ordinance" providing developer incentives and options for the voluntary Policy 1.9.2: Incentives that may be considered in the ordinance include, but are: not limited to density bonuses; streamlined priority permitting; design flexibility and reduction ofimpact and hook up fees for every affordable housing unit. The "Affordable Workforce Housing Incentive Ordinance" shall consider all segments of affordable housing (i.e., very low, low, moderate), as defined by Chapter 420, Florida Statutes. The ordinance may consider different levels ofi incentives on a sliding scale basis, based on the affordable housing segment that is Policy 1.9.3: When funds become available, al housing trust fund shall be established by the City to receive trust fund moneys, land or other considerations that will become available as aresult oft the adoption andi implementation ofthe "Affordable Workforce Housing Incentive Ordinance". The fund will be maintained separately from the general funds of the City of Port St Joe. A qualified Gulf County-based not-for-profit organization, such as the Gulf County Community Development Corporation, a Gulf County Community Land Trust or a Gulf County Housing Coalition will administer the receipts of thel housing trust fund for the Policy 1.9.4: The City of Port St Joe shall continuously review and monitor availability of provision of affordable: housing. being addressed' by the developer. benefit of Port St. Joe residents in need of affordable housing affordable workforce housing in the community. City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Page 51 63 Policy 1.9.5: At a minimum ofe every other year, the City shall evaluate the effectiveness of the "Affordable Workforce Housing Incentive Ordinance" and may consider mandatory affordable workforce housing ordinances if the data shows that the need for affordable Policy 1.9.6: The City of Port St.. Joe shall permit accessory dwelling units in single family residential areas in order toi increase the availability ofaffordable housing unitsi in accordance Policy 1.9.7:The City shall update the Land Development Regulations by 20301 to permit the construction of accessory dwelling units when constructed with a single family residence. The Cityshall explore methods of allowing alternative transportation impact analyses. impact fee credits. and/or other policy incentives toj promote the construction of accessory dwelling units meeting the affordability criteria for extremely low-income. very low-income. low- workforce housing continues to increase. with S. 163.31771 F.S. income. or moderate-incomer persons. OBJECTIVE 1.10: The City of Port St. Joe will support energy efficiency and the use ofr renewable energy resources in existing housing and in the design and construction ofr new housing. Policy 1.10.1: The City will support residential construction that meets the United States Green) Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, the Green Building Initiative's Green Globes rating system, thel Florida Green Building Coalition standards, or other nationally recognized, high performance green building rating system as recognized by the Florida Department of Management Services. Policy 1.10.2: The City will supportemeeurage the use of energy-eflicient appliances and Poly--103-Theciywlprowideedseiema-maenateP'SEPIRNS-DHS/eR-e omesmeg-wiwsiesipemsesiableriae Policy 1.10.43: The City shall continue to allow home based businesses to the extent that they are compatible with residential areas consistent with the provisions in the land plumbing fixtures. energy-consumpHen: development regulations. City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan 52 Page Housing Element 69 65 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATIONELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES GOAL 1: INCREASE THE COOPERATION AND INTERACTION BETWEEN ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN ORDER TO OBJECTIVE 1.1: The City will correct existing service deficiencies (in accordance with the BETTER COORDINATE THE PLANNING PROCESS. schedule int the Capital Improvements Element). Policy 1.1.1: Promote cooperation to bring the private and public sectors together in order to Mmmsaasmans economically soundp plani fori future growth by increasing the number of joint governmental programs and Memorandums of OBJECTIVE 1.2: Increase involvement with regional agencies to deal with regional problems such as solid waste, transportation, groundwater recharge and drainage, soil erosion, Understanding (M-O.U.s). affordable housing and emergency evacuation. Policy 1.2.1: Promote an environment of cooperation in dealing with regional problems by establishing increased representation by regional boards, commission and committees. Establish a mechanism for coordinating development review or regulations with other jurisdictions by working with the Apalachee Regional Policy 1.2.2: Coordinate the City's Transportation Plan with F-D:O-T and promote inclusion ofF-D-O-T projects on the State's 5-year Transportation Work Plan which Policy 1.2.3: Develop and coordinate a MO-U with F-D.O-T= and Gulf County which addresses transportation planning issues in regard to emergency hurricane Paliey-14Te-CiywoneteNsNm Policy 1.2.4:7 The City will resolve conflicts with other] local governments on planning and growth management issues through the Apalachee Regional Planning Council's dispute resolution process, including conflicts involving annexation issues. Policy 1.2.5: The City shall participate in efforts to manage or improve estuarine resources (St. Joseph's Bay) that fall under thej jurisdiction ofmore than one local Policy 1.2.6: The City will utilize existing forums (Aquatic Preserve forum or one Planning Council Techniçal Review Committee. are coordinated with the City's Transportation goals. evacuation routes. siabishinglevekafsesmderaeldwastedipesa government. established by. joint agreement with the County). City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element 6b Pagel 153 OBJECTIVE13: All level-one projects which are on the capital improvements list and are required in order to protect public health and safety will be coordinated with the required private and governmental agencies at all levels and M-O-U's will be developed ifrequired. Policy 1.3.1: Promote financial feasibility with established infrastructure and capital improvement plans of the City which are a part of the county, regional, state and Policy 1.3.2: Coordinate capital improvements of the City with other agencies that might be impacted by these improvements andi require reciprocal treatment byN M-O.U-s. Policy 1.3.3: The City shall review the relationship of development relative to the comprehensive plan of Gulf County and to the extent practicable, coordinate use and Policy 1.3.4: For proposed developments along shared jurisdictional boundaries, the City shall submit copies of the requests for mi-ammwa-amendments to this Plan to Gulf OBJECTIVE 1.4: Increase coordination with special districts and other units of local federal agencies. development along shared jurisdiction boundaries. County for their review and comment. government not having regulatory authority over the use ofland. Policy 1.4.1: Redevelopment planning for the City's dewntewNorth Port St. Joe area will be coordinated with the Dawmiw-Redevelopment OBJECTIVE1.5: Ensure coordination ofl land use and school facilities planning. Advisory Committee. Policy 1.5.1: The City shall implement the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning with the County, the Cities and the School Board by participating in joint meetings, sharing student enrollment and population projections, coordinating and sharing information regarding growth and development trends. Policy 1.5.2: The City shall review proposals for new school sites, school renovations and school closures to ensure consistency with the City's Policy 1.5.3: The City shall coordinate with the School Board on land use changes Policy 1.5.4: The City will seek opportunities to collocate and share facilities with comprehensive plan. that increase residential densities to assess impacts to schools. the School Board. City of] Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element 54] Page 67 Policy 1.5.5: The City will coordinate with the City of Wewahitchka, Gulf County and the School Board to promote an Interlocal Concurrency Council, keep school sitting and concurrency issues in compliance with their respective comprehensive plans School Facilities Element, and the School Board Five Year District Facilities Work Program. The City shall provide to the School Board any amendments or development applications for concurrency review. The School Board shall have a minimum 30 days and a maximum 60 days for their concurrency review before Policy 1.5.6: The Interlocal Concurrency Council will monitor any growth of the school service areas for impacts to adjacent local governments or agencies with Policy 1.5.7: The City will use the Interlocal Concurrency Council that was established to coordinate school concurrency issues to also coordinate other intergovernmental LOS concurrency issues that are generated by development approval, transmittal or adoption by the City. specific management responsibilities. activities. City ofPort St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element 68 Pagel 155 City ofPort St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element 56] Page 6 CAPITALIMPROVEMENIS ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES GOAL 1: THE CITY SHALL PROTECT THE EXISTING PUBLIC FACILITIES WITH FINANCING FOR UPGRADING AND MAINTENANCE AND SHALL PLAN FOR AND FINANCE NEW: FACILITIES TO SERVE NEW AND FUTURE RESIDENTS AND PROMOTE OBJECTIVE 1.1: Capital Improvements willl be provided to correct existing deficiencies, to accommodate anticipated future growth and to replace worn out or obsolete facilities, as indicated in the Five (5) year ORDERLY GROWTH. Schedule of Improvements of this Element. Policy 1.1.1:1 The City shall schedule as first priority the improvements designed to correct existing deficiencies, and shall develop future fiscal year budgets to properly fund the capital and Policy 1.1.2: The City shall fund and construct all projects in the Five (5) Year Schedule of Policy 1.1.3: The Capital Improvement Coordinating Committee, as defined: in the Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water and Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Element, Policy 1.2.1, shall define the time frames and scopes of work for the projects in the Five (5) Year Schedule of Improvements, and ensure the projects have adequate funding throughout the program. OBJECTIVE 1.2: Public expenditures will be limited in subsidizing development in Coastal High Hazard maintenance costs. Improvements, as listed in this Element. Areas (CHHA). Policy 1.2.1: The Citys shall fund only those projects whosej purpose ist toi replace andi renew existing Policy 1.2.2: Funding will not be established forj projects not included in this Comprehensive Plan, ori in later approved and adopted amendments, in Coastal High Hazard. Areas (CHHA). OBJECTIVE 1.3: The City will coordinate land use decisions and available or future funding with a schedule of capital improvements. The schedule of capital improvements will maintain the adopted level of public facilities. service standards and meet the existing and future public facility needs. Policy 1.3.1: The City will maintain, through proper fiscal responsibility, the level of service standards as described in Section, "Analysis ofCapital Improvements and] Fiscall Responsibility"of Policy 1.3.2: The Capital Improvement Coordinating Committee will work with the Planning and Development Review Board. Their involvement will be limited to assisting the zoning board with decisions that involve future growth and variances to the established future land use patterns. OBJECTIVE 1.4: Future development shall bear a proportionate cost of public facility improvements necessitated by the development in order to maintain the adopted level ofs service standards. The cost shall this Capital Improvements Element. be determined by the Capital Improvement Coordinating Committee. Policy 1.4.1: The Capital Improvement Coordinating Committee shall review the costs to provide City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element 7D Pagel 57 new and upgraded public facilities for each new development that causes a decrease int the level of service ofthe City facilities, and determine the proportionate cost tol bes shared by the developer. Policy 1.4.2: The developer shall pay the prescribed proportionate share of public improvements Policy 1.4.3: The funds required for the City share shall be established and budgeted prior to the construction, conforming to the CApie-ImpeweeREREHEemeNE-AdOPled Five (5) Year Schedule OBJECTIVE 1.5: The City shall manage its fiscal resources in order to ensure that the capital improvements needed because of previously issued development orders and future development orders are prior to construction. ofIr Improvements provided in accordance with the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. Policy 1.5.1: The City shall adopt an. Annual Operating Budget which includes the cost impact of Policy 1.5.2: The following criteria willl be used to evaluate projects for inclusion in thel Five-Year the recommended capital improvement projects. Schedule of Capital Improvements: The relationship toi individual elements oft the Comprehensive Plan; The elimination of public hazards; The elimination of existing capacity deficiencies; Thei impact on the annual operating and capital budgets; Location in relation to the Future Land Usel Map; The financial feasibility oft the proposed project; and, Florida Water Management District. The accommodation of new development andi redevelopment facility demands; The relationship of the improvements to the plans of State agencies and the Northwest Policy 1.5.3: The debt service: implication oft thel Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements will be evaluated as part of the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Capital Improvements Element on an GOAL 2: PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES NEEDED TO SUPPORT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE CONCURRENT WITHTHE IMPACT OF THEI DEVELOPMENT. OBJECTIVE 2.1: Public facility and service must meet the adopted LOS standard and must be available annual basis. or be phased to be available, concurrent with thei impact of development. Policy 2.1.1: Development orders or permits will not be issued, or they will be specifically conditioned, upon the availability of public facilities which meet the LOS standards and must be Policy 2.1.2: The availability ofpublic facilities shall be determined and measured for the required public facility types using the adopted Level of Service (LOS) standards contained ini the following available concurrent with thei impact of the development. elements of the Comprehensive Plan: Traffic Circulation Recreation and Open Space Infrastructure, including Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer City of] Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element 58] Page 71 Pablie-Sehel-Faeliities-Element Policy 2.1.3: As required int the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning, the City shall apply the following adopted LOS district wide: Type of School Elementary Middle High Special purpose DOE: Department ofl Education FISH: Florida Inventory of Schooll House Level of Service 100% of] DOE permanent FISH capacity 100% of] DOE permanent FISH capacity 100% of] DOE permanent FISH capacity 100% ofDOE permanent FISH capacity Policy 2.1.4: The Interlocal Concurrency Council will use the, Florida Inventory of School House (FISH) report and the University ofFloridal Bureau of Economic Research (BEBR) data toj project student population and population growth projections and report their concurrency findings and recommendations to the City of Port St Joe, City of Wewahitchka, Gulf County and the School OBJECTIVE 2.2: The City will manage its fiscal resources to ensure the provision of needed capital Board. improvements. Policy 2.2.1:7 The. Annual City Budget, including the capital improvement cost items, fore eachi fiscal year will be reviewed to ensure provisions for capital improvements and maintenance of existing Policy 2.2.2: The. Annual Capital Budget shall be adopted annually as part oft the annual budgeting Policy 2.2.3: All capital improvements projects required to maintain School concurrency shall be financially feasible and financed within the City's annual operating budget and as projected in the Policy 2.2.4: The School Board Five-Year District Facilities Work Program is hereby adopted into the City's comprehensive plan as Exhibit 2 of the CIE. The City will request the School Board's Five Year District Facilities Work Program by October Ist ofeach year tol be reviewed and adopted into the City's Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element before December 1st of each Policy 2.2.5: The City, along with the other Local Governments, will assist the School Board in evaluating proportionate share mitigation options when development impacts exceed concurrency Public School Facility LOS oft the respective service area. Proportionate share mitigation options include contribution of land, actual construction or expansion of school facilities, or contribution into ai mitigation bank consistent with thel Interlocal. Agreement for Public School Facility. Planning. OBJECTIVE 2.3: Outside revenue sources will be examined and sought by the Capital Improvement Coordinating Committee to supplement City taxes and fees to fund capital improvements required by this facilities toj preserve the adopted levels ofservice. process. Five Year Capital Improvement Schedule. year. Comprehensive Plan. Policy 2.3.1: The budget for each year will be examined to determine the impact of capital City ofPort St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element Page/59 72 improvements to the citizens of] Port St. Joe in the form off fees and taxes. Policy 2.3.2: Applicable outside funding sources shall be examined for eligibility of funding for the specific projects under the City's capital improvements budget for the fiscal year. Policy 2.3.3: The facility plans of County and State agencies will be examined for duplication of public facilities that could serve future development in the City. City ofl Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element 601 Page 73 ECONOMIC! DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES GOAL 1: CREATE AND RETAIN JOBS WHILE MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE OBJECTIVE 1.1: Expand economic base by promoting a diversified economy that takes full advantage Policy 1.1.1: The City may designate an Economic Development Representative/Ageney to serve as the lead agency for implementing this Element and the coordination of City economic Policy 1.1.2: Develop a complete list of assets of the community, including "shovel ready" sites for development and existing vaçancies of suitable commercial/industrial properties. Policy 1.1.3: Enhance the City's website presence toi include the: following: QUALITYOFI LIFE INTHE COMMUNITY. oft the City's strategic location, natural resources, public facilities and infrastructure. development activities andi initiatives. complete list ofassets of the community ani invitation and incentives to attract new businesses, clear description of local incentives such as State Enterprise Zone, Ad Valorem Tax Abatement, Expedited Permitting and perhaps a certified industrial and/or and links to websites of local, regional and economic development commercial site, organizations. Policy 1.1.4: Continue to Eeducate elected officials and community leaders on what is needed to promote healthy economic development; help them to understand the role they can play in promoting the community as al business location and motivate them to give economic development Policy 1.1.5: Conduct an annual Economic Development Summit in the City with local and regional business leaders and elected officials to seek their ideas and get the community involved in the economic development process and focused on the goal to create andi retain jobs. Policy 1.1.6: The City will continue to participate in the Competitive Florida Partnership program developed by thel Florida Department of BcememeOppertunyCommerce. Policy 1.1.7: Work with Dukel Energy Business Development Team to market' "shovel ready" sites Policy 1.1.8: Explore and seek opportunities with the Rural and Economic Development Initiative (REDI) and the USDA Rural Development Economic Development Initiatives. Policy 1.1.9: Coordinate with the Florida Chamber of Commerce to explore funding and technical assistance opportunities for economic development in the City. Policy 1.1.10: Work with the Florida Chamber or the Apalachee Regional Planning Council to become aj participating Six Pillars' Community. City ofl Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element issues the highest possible priority. tol business prospects. Page/61 74 Policy 1.1.11: Coordinate with the Apalachee Regional Planning Council on its updates to the Apalachee Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, (CEDS). Policy 1.1.12: Maintain working partner relationship with the St. Joe Company in its efforts to Policy 1.1.13: Coordinate with Florida's Great Northwest Inc, to market the City and the Port of Port St Joe as part of the region as a globally competitive location for business and to work with regional partners to recruit newj jobs and investment through Northwest Florida. OBJECTIVE 1.2: Improve transportation network facilities in order to attract new businesses, create Policy 1.2.1: Support the Port Authority's efforts to obtain funds for dredging of the Ship Channel through continued coordination with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Policy 1.2.2: Support thel Port Authority's efforts to maintain thel Port designation as an' "emerging Strategic Intermodal System (SIS)" by FDOT which provides a link to federal and state funding Policy 1.2.3: Continue to support the efforts oft the Port Authority and the Gulf County Economic Development Coalition (EDC) to market the port as a location for bulk, container or vehicle Policy 1.2.4: Continue to pursue FDOT's release of grant funds to restore rail service to the City of Port St Joe to serve the Port facilities and promote general economic development in the Policy 1.2.5: Continue to coordinate with FDOT and the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority (NWFTCA) to ensure alignment of the Gulf Coast Parkway provides the most Policy 1.2.6: Explore and pursue opportunities with FDOT to strengthen the transportation system and grow the economy through wliaing-Mewing-AheaPw-Cmiy-Aet Policy 1.2.7: Continue to support the operation of the AN Railway as a regionally important Port Policy 1.2.8: Participate in Sister City or Sister Port programs with developing ports in South and OBJECTIVE 1.3: Provide quality education and responsive workforce training to support and attract Policy 1.3.1: Support the efforts to improve the quality of public education by ensuring schools are providing exceptional education at elementary, middle and high school levels, as well as Adult develop its holdings along the freshwater canal. newj jobs and increase tax base. Governor's office and Legislative delegation. for the. Port. shipments to and from the region. community. direct route from the Cityt toI-10. MAP2bandother-DOF-funding and support programs. to Rail component to link the port with the national rail system. Central America. new businesses. School Education programs. City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element 62 |Page 75 Policy 1.3.2: Participate and support the coordination efforts between the economic development organizations, Gulf County Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Coast Workforce Board, Tourism Development Council, the Gulf Coast State College and School Board to respond quickly to demands for workforce training, improved skill levels and positive work ethic of the labor force. Policy 1.3.3: Increase coordination with the Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council (NFMC) to Policy 1.3.4: Develop and implement training programs that will complement economic Policy 1.3.5: Develop a strategy to provide vocational education programs and certificate training Policy 1.3.6: Explore opportunity to develop educational programs aimed to give students, young Policy 1.3.7: Develop strategy to attract and retain both college graduates and young professionals OBJECTIVE 1.4: Balance economic development while maintaining the quality ofl life that makes the promote development ofa skilled: manufacturing workforce in the region. diversification efforts. programs and strive to attract young students into such programs. people and others the skills to start and effectively manage al business. and foster entrepreneurism. City of] Port St. Joe a very unique place to live. Policy 1.4.1: Promote Tourism as al key component oft the City's economic base. Policy 1.4.2: Conduct brand development exercise in the City to be aligned with Gulf County Policy 1.4.3: Support the Gulf County Tourism Development Council's plans to promote tourism Policy 1.4.4: Protect coastal and environmental resources that support businesses and attract Policy 1.4.5: Explore opportunities toj provide additional recreational access to St Joseph Bay. Policy 1.4.6: Coordinate with the Small Vessel Initiative to provide tourist amenities such as the BayPark Conceptual Plan to promote the City as a Port of Call for boutique cruise lines and Policy 1.4.7: Maintain and enhance recreational facilities along the waterfront, including the City Pier, Port St Joe Marina, BayPark and the Shipyard Cove/Frank Pate Park as well as other small Policy 1.4.8: Support the Port St. Joe Marina which provides recreational access to St. Joseph Bay Policy 1.4.9: Continue to Sseek public and/or private funding to develop the Field of Dreams tourism. int the City and Gulf County and their yearly fiscal goals. tourist throughout the year. research vessels. parcels acquired by the City for recreational purposes. and the GulfofMexico. Sports Complex in the City. City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element Pagel 63 76 Policy 1.4.10: Encourage cooperative efforts between local realtors, hotel/motel owners and restaurants, Tourism Development Council and Chamber of Commerce to market Port St Joe as a OBJECTIVE 1.5: Improve coordination and communication among local, regional and state economic development organizations to foster a more collaborative business environment and promote the assets Policy 1.5.1: Hold regular meetings and workshops with representatives from local, regional and state economic development organizations to share information, challenges and opportunities. Policy 1.5.2: Foster a positive working relationship with Gulf County government to provide a Waterfronts Florida tourism destination. of the City as part oft thel larger Northwest Floridaregion. united, business-friendly introduction to thei region. Policy 1.5.3: Explore "Supercouncil" approach to economic development. Policy 1.5.4: Establish an ongoing communications program to regularly share information among local, regional and state economic development organizations to reinforce the key messages and include success stories, information about the port facilities, railway service, tourism related Policy 1.5.5: Continue to lidentify key LinkedIn groups specific to regional and rural economic development in Northwest Florida and monitor those groups and the discussions posted there. Contribute to discussions as an additional vehicle for sharing the City's assets and opportunities Policy 1.5.6: Use social media programs such as aeeboekFacebook, and twitterX. and Instagram tos share information about progress on port redevelopment plans and tourism related activities. Policy 1.5.7: Enhance relationships with Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) project managers, Duke Energy economic development representatives and other key team members to ensure they are Policy 1.5.8: Work cooperatively with the Tourism Development Council, the Port St Joe Redevelopment Agency, the Port Authority to develop advertising program for the City of] Port St Joe that creates a level of awareness of the redevelopment plans of the Port facilities, and Policy 1.5.9: Promote cooperation and communication among the Port of Port St Joe, the Port of Panama City and Port of] Pensacola as significant assets of the Northwest Florida region. Policy 1.5.10: Support the efforts of RiverWay South ApikhalrChoctawlatce to promote regional tourism within the Northwest Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC) Policy 1.5.11: Promote or encourage Port St. Joe as a location for annual fishing, sports, or other tournaments or festivals that will results in weekend to weeklong visitation for participating Policy 1.5.12: Support development of passive and active use facilities at Highland View beaches. updates, and other news thati impact economic development. for new businesses. aware of the assets available in the community. promotes the City as a tourist destination. counties. families. City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element 64/Page 77 OBJECTIVE 1.6: Celebrate the history and culture of the region through educational and cultural venues to attract a new demographic of visitor andi increase local jobs for local residents. Policy 1.6.1: Remevate-and-ereate-a-Establsh a sustainable rental/maintenance program for the Policy 1.6.2: Develop the BayPark area to house learning and experiential programs such as but not limited toi museums focused on traditional navigation, city/constitutional history, history oft the Centennial Building. local fishing/pilot-boat industries, and bay ecology. Policy 1.6.3: By2030] Provide incentives forj preservation of] historical resources. City of Port St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element Page 65 78 City ofPort St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element 66] Page 79 CITYOF-PORTST.JOECOMPREHENSIVE-PLAN PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT COALS.OBIECIVES. AND POLICIES GOAL1: PROTECT PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS BY CONSIDERING SUCH RIGHTS IN OBJECTIVE 1.1: In accordance with the legislative intent expressed in SS. 163.3161 (10) and 187.101 (3) that governmental entities respect judicially acknowledged and constitutionally protected private property rights, each local government shall include in its comprehensive plan a property rights element to LOCAL DECISION MAKING. ensure thatj private property rights are considered in local decision making. POLICY1.1.1: The following rights shall be considered: in local decision making: 1. The right ofaj property owner toj physically possess and control his or heri interests in thej property, including or subject to any easements, leases, or mineral rights. 2. The right of a property owner to use, maintain, develop, and improve his or her property for personal use or for the use of any other person, subject to state law and 3. The right of the property owner to privacy and to exclude others from thej property to 4. Thei right ofaj property owner to dispose ofh his or her property through sale or gift. local ordinances. protect the owner's possessions and property. City of Port! St.. Joe Comprehensive Plan Private Property Rights Element 80 Page 67 FUTURE LAND USEI MAP SERIES Map 1: Aerial Map Map 2: Future Land Use Map Map 3: Soils Map 4: FEMA: Flood Zones Map 5: Wetlands Map 6: Coastal High Hazard. Area Map 7: Roadway Functional Classifications Map 9: Existing Roadway Level of Service Map 10: 2045 Roadway Level of Service Map 11: Evacuation Roadway Network Map 12: Freshwater Canal City Map 13: Freshwater Canal - County Map 14: Current School Service. Area Map 15: Future School Service Area Map 16: Redevelopment. Area Map 17: Port Planning Area Map 8: Roadway Maintenance Responsibility/ Number ofLanes 81 - $ 8 I 82 - D E U S - 83 3 9 8 0 - 84 : S - 85 5 % 5 - 0 & - 5 E E 3 & D - A 87 3 = - - 7 E 28E8D A 3 a 2 3 0 88 co 9 E CR3B2 Y S 8 5 & - E a 1 89 à I 9 L a O0ZT M - - 60 - 90 9 $ 3 & 8 5 - 0 888 - 91 GULF COUNTY EVACUATION ROADWAY NETWORK MAP 11 JANUARY 2025 SR22 Wewahitchka Lake Wimico St Joseph Bay Port St Joe LSHWY98 Evacuation Network Evacuations Network Scale: 1:280,000 0 1.75 3.5 Sel DESIGNWEST 92 GROUP Miles 9 E 4 93 HIGI 8 3 5 3 S 94 GULF COUNTY CURRENT SCHOOL SERVICE AREA MAP 14 N JANUARY 2025 Gulf County Schools Wewahitchka Elementary School Wewahitchka Middle School Wewahitchka High School Port St Joe Elementary School Port St: Joel Middle School Port St Joe High School Wewahitchka WEWAHITCHKA SERVICE. AREA PORT STJ0E SERVICE AREA Lake Wimico St Joseph Bay Port St Joe Scale: 1:280,000 0 1.75 3.5 DESICNWEST GROUP 95 Miles GULF COUNTY THROUGH 2045 FUTURE SCHOOL SERVICE AREA MAP 15 N JANUARY 2025 Gulf County Schools Wewahitchka Elementary School Wewahitchka Middle School Wewahitchka High School Port St Joe Elementary School Port St Joe Middle School Port St: Joe High School Streets Wewahitchka WEWAHITCHKA SERVICE. AREA PORT STJ J0E SERVICE AREA Lake Wimico St Joseph Bay Port St Joe Scale: 1:280,000 0 1.75 3.5 DESIGNWEST GROUP 96 Miles 5 E HGSVIIA 2 - C 5 97