Item C1 3.13 Intergovernmental Coordination Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
3.13 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
Monroe County shall promote and encourage intergovernmental coordination and collaboration
between the County; the municipalities of Key West, Key Colony Beach, anellslamorada,
Layton;— and Marathon, the Counties of Miami -Dade and Collier; regional, stateState, and
federal governments • and private entities in order to anticipate and
resolve present and future concerns and conflicts. [9J 5.015(3)(a)] f& 163.3177(6)(h)1., F.S.]
Objective 1301.1
Monroe County shall establish or maintain coordination mechanisms to ensure that full
consideration is given to the impacts of development allowed by the Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan upon the plans of adjacent municipalities, adjacent counties of
Miami -Dade and Collier, the region, the State and the federal
governments, as well as the impacts of those entities' plans on the County. [9J 5.015(3)(b
[163.3177(4)(a), §163.3177(6)(h)1, 2 & 3]., & 163.3177(6)(h)3.a., and b., F.S.I
Pelie 1-30.1 -
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Policy 1301.1.31
Monroe County shall coordinate with Miami -Dade County, Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP),. and the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) on all land and water management
plans affecting Card Sound. {-934:04-5(-3-)(-06-1
Policy 1301.1.32
Monroe County shall resolve conflicts - .. - : .. - t: . _ .
issues with Broward, Collier and Miami -Dade Counties, the CitieJmunicipalities
of Key West, Key Colony Beach, Marathon, Islamorada and Layton, and the State
of Florida through the South Florida Regional Planning Council's infennal
.. - - . • .! - . • : Regional Dispute Resolution Process
(RDRP)f &163.3177(6)(h)l.b., F.S.I
Policy 1301.1.43
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall initiate--an update as necessary, and
maintain the interlocal agreement with Miami -Dade County providing for
notification and review procedures in order to provide a mechanism for Monroe
County eommentcomments on land use and regulatory issues concerning the
potable water wellfield, aquifer, and aquifer recharge areas. [9J 5.015(3)(b)2
j § 163.3177(6)(h)3.a., F.S]
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Policy 1301.1.54
Monroe County aadshall work cooperatively with the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority (FKAA )-shall-wer4E-eeeperatiyelwith)1 the SFWMD and Miami -Dade
County to ensure the protection and availability of an adequate raw water supply
to meet Monroe County needs through 20442030 from the Florida City well-field
by wellfield.
and other tcchnologios. [9J 5.015(3)(b)2]
Policy 1304A4
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officials will represent tho concerns of the following officcs with each
government
P
Planning
Manager
Policy 1301.1.5
Monroe County shall coordinate with the Community Services, Public Works and
Planning offices of each municipality within Monroe County regarding the
following topics:
1. Land Use/Development Impact Review
2. Transportation Management
3. Affordable Housing
4. Public Facilities
5. Public Safety
6. Solid Waste (to include recycling)
7. Recreation and Open Space
8. Potable Water
9. Drainage
10. Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge
11. Conservation
12. Coastal Management
13. Permit Allocation
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14. Hurricane Evacuation and Recovery
[9J 5.015(3)(c)5 and 9J 5.015.(3)(b)2]
$163.3177(6)(h)3.a., F.S
Policy 1301.1.6
By January 'I, 1997 and each year thereafter on an ongoing basis Monroe County
and FKAA will continue to coordinate anwith FKAA on the evaluation and
appraisal of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan, adopted levels of service,
annual public facility capacity analysis, and the Consumptive Use Permit. f9J-
5.015(3)(c)1 ]
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Monroc County shall, through means in policies 1301.1.3, 1301.1.6 a nd 130, ' 0
improve communication and conflict resolution among the County, its
municipalities, and the State of Florida within the context of the County's
designation as an area of critical state concern. Improvement shall be measured
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Community Affairs (DCA) initiate intergovernmental agreements with the
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Natural
in their efforts to streamline their effectiveness by clearly establishing a
coordinated agency review procedure that establishes each agency's
responsibilities within Monroe County as stated in Chapter 163, F.S., Chapter
380, F.S. and Section 381.272, F.S. The agreements will establish coordinated
permit procedures and greater understanding of mutual concerns and long term
On a semi annual basis, Monroe County shall meet with representatives of • . , . -, - - . • ncics that have regulatory authority in the
to date and informed as to how other agencies' regulatory activities affect
implementation of Monroc County's Comprehensive Plan. Monroe County shall
be responsible for developing a list to be revised annually of contact persons
within all agencies which have jurisdiction in Monroe County. In addition, the
the relevant agency to assure further understanding.
Monroe County shall attempt to ensure that development activities that require
through a coordinated interagency review. [9J 5.015(3)]
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Policy 1301.1.437
By January 1, 1997, Within two (2) years after the adoption of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall establish a complete list of existing
and planned intergovernmental and interagency agreements, which shall be
updated annually.
All permitting agencies shall be required per Chaptcr 163, F.S. to observe and
Policy 1301.1.448
Monroe County shall continue to participate wherever possible in SFWMD
planning and management activities. Monroe County shall continue to review and
comment on SFWMD's proposed plans and regulation amendments, and to
Monroe County
shall also seek, through County Commission resolution, to maintain equal
representation on the SFWMD Governing Board.
Policy 1301.1.439
Monroe County shall seosultcoordinate with the
AutheFity-FKAA to confirm the availability of water supply prior to the issuance
of a building permit. (Ord. 022 -2009)
Policy 1301.1.4-610
Monroe County shall initiatemaintain an Interlesolinterlocal agreement with the
- . - - . - - • - . . • FKAA) te -- establiskwhich establishes a
mechanism whereby the FKAA and the County identify the availability of water
supply needed to serve existing and new development within the Unincorporated
Area, monitor the utilization of water supply, and implement such alternative
water supply projects, traditional water supply projects, conservation projects, and
reuse necessary to meet Monroe County's water supply needs. (Ord. 022 -2009)
Policy 1301.1.11
Within one (1) year after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe
County shall coordinate with FWC and other applicable agencies to encourage
best practices to protect natural habitats in regards to commercial and recreational
fishing gear and methods.
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Objective 1301.2
Through the adoption of one or more intergovernmental agreements, Monroe County
shall coordinate with municipalities and other appropriate entities in order to plan and /or
implement programs to improve water quality. [9J 5.015(3)(c) 3 and 6]
Policy 1301.2.1
Monroe County shall, : . - - . .. - _ : - . : _ _ • coordinate with
other agencies on the following water quality improvement programs—by
EstitWEIttitiesSubiect SubjectEntity/Entities (or their -Date
designees)
Wastewater treatment Florida Department of 4444
inspection/compliance program Environmental Protection
for all OSDS, package plants, (DEPFDEP) & Florida
and wastewater treatment plants Department of Health and
( )
Regulation and enforcement U.S. Coast Guard, Marine and 44-44
program for live- aboard disposal Port Advisory Committee,
system discharge BOCC, NOAA, DEPFDEP, U.S.
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), and incorporated
municipalities
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Engineering study of drainage in SFWMD, DEPFDEP 1/4/
the Florida Keys 9-7
Interjurisdictional drainage Miami -Dade, Broward, Collier, 1/4/
facilities impacting on the and -Palm Beach, C-eonties -and 9-7
Everglades and Florida Bay SFWMD, FDEP and ACOE
Nearshore and Florida Bay water SFWMD, EPA,DBP FDEP, and 4441
quality monitoring program Florida Keys National Marine 98
Sanctuary (FKNMS)
Preparation- of-the- Sanitary FKAA, SFWMD, FDEP 1/1/
Wastewater /Stormwater Master 9-7
Plan
Water Quality and permitting FDEP_, ACOE, NOAA, EPA 1/1/
issues related to canal system 98
aeration, backfilling, and
unplugging
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Scientific studies of NOAA, EPA, and DEP fe11e
stress on scagrass ccosystems wing
completion
of FKNMS
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NOAA, EPA, and DEP fe4le
wing
eenvietien
of FKNMS
Coordination of existing -and Nat'l Park Service, SFWMD, 1/1/
potential land management FDEP, FWC, Collier and
problems affecting water quality Miami -Dade Counties
and fisheries
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Objective 1301.3
Level of service standards established by the Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed with
the entity actually responsible for providing the facilities to ensure that adequate capacity
is available to meet the needs of existing and future residents. {93-
5.015(3)(b)3] 163.3177(6)(h)3.b., F.S.l
Policy 1301.3.1
When conflicts with other local governments arise, including but not limited to
the following topics:
1. establishing when, how and which public facilities' LOS standards shall be
measured across jurisdictional lines;
2. evaluating the impact on levels of service caused by development within
each jurisdiction, to ensure concurrency, and to assess the development's
impacts on land use;
3. allocating the relative proportions of future development;
4. establishing a system to monitor future development within the
jurisdictions; and
5. mediating disputes between the jurisdictions regarding the allocation of
future development.
Monroe County shall initiate and utilize the South Florida Regional Planning
Council's (SFRPC) Regional Dispute Resolution
Process (RDRP) to resolve conflicts. [9J 5.015(3)(c)2} [4163.3177(6)(h)1.b.,
F.S.}
Policy 1301.3.2
Monroe County shall, through its development review process, consider the
impacts of proposed developments on the LOS standards of adjacent local
governments and the Counties of Miami -Dade and Collier. {9J 5.015(3)(c)51
Policy 1301.3.3
As part of the planning process, Monroe County shall consider the impacts of
projected development on the comprehensive plans of incorporated communities
within the County. [9J 5 .015(3)(c)7]J 4163.3177(6)(h)1., F.S.l
Policy 1301.3.4
By January 1, 1997, Within one (1) year after the adoption of the Plan, Monroe
County shall : - : - - . -. - - - - • - oordinate with Miami -Dade
County to evaluate the impact of development on levels of service within one
mile of County borders, and ensure concurrency and assess impeetimpacts on
existing and proposed land use. {9J 5.015(3)(c)5]
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Objective 1301.4
Establish or maintain coordination mechanisms to ensure transportation related programs,
plans, and facility improvements are fully considered by the appropriate federal,
stateState, regional or local agency. [9J 5.015(J &163.3177(6)(h)3)(,b)3-}., F.S.l
Policy 1301.4.1
Monroe County shall continue operating the Monroe County Transportation
Disadvantaged Program and coordinating the program with the-Key West Pert
aod— Transit,ekether-ity, and the Florida Department of Transportation 5 Year
T-Fartspertatie . [9J 5.015([& 163.3177(6)(h)3)(,b)-3}., F.S.1
Policy 1301.4.2
Monroe County shall eentiewecoordinate with Miami -Dade Transit (MDT) and
Key West Transit to - - : - . .. .. • - :: : : :
etherbetter coordinate transit : ..: . :. : : - . .:: •
- - . - ... - :. . • - : -service between Key West and
Miami -Dade County.
Policy 1301.4.3
Monroe County shall coordinate all- development proposals for port e*and related
facilities with the plehsrequirements of the United States Army Corps of
Engineers, - .. _ _ .. - • - :. . - . _ - - - .. . _ .. _ . .. .: .
.
■, - _ .. . _ :... - -• - - - - - : .. - - , and the FDOT
District Six Five -Year Transportation Plan - • ` .. • . . - .
5 Year Plan as adopted. f &163.3177(6)(h) b)3 }., F.S.]
Policy 1301.4.4
Monroe County shall coordinate port related improvements with the-Key West
1 and Transit Authei4 ; (P KWT) by designating a member of the staff of
the Planning Department to act as a liaison with KWT PATH. [9J 5.015(
J& 163.3177(6)(h)33b-)3}., F.S.]
Policy 1301.4.5
Monroe County shall coordinate all County -owned aviation or related facilities
with the plans of the Federal Aviation Administration, military services, reseurce
and approved by the Governor and Cabinet, the Florida Department of
Transportation 5 -Year Plan, and the Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning
Process as adopted. f93--5,04-5([§163.3177(6)(h)3 *,b}3}., F.S.1
Policy 1301.4.6
Monroe County shall maintain and update a master plan for each public airport
pursuant to the rules of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Policy 1301.4.7
Monroe County shall work with the - • _ • ` - ; : - • : .. : • . - FDOT
and Federal Aviation Administration to secure airport improvement grants.
Policy 1301.4.8
Monroe County shall coordinate with the cities of Key West and Marathon for the
County to review land development permit applications related to the Key West
International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, as the County's
Airport District Future Land Use applies to these airports.
Policy 1301.4.9
Monroe County shall coordinate expansions and operation of the Key West
airport with the U.S. Navy.
Policy 1301.4.110
Monroe County shall continue to coordinate with the
T-FabspePtatien- (FDOT)- to ensure that US, 1 roadway capacity improvements are
placed on FDOT's District Six Five -Year Transportation Plan five- yearFive
plan -to reduce and maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times to 24 hours-by
(Sec Capital Improvements Policies 1401.1.4 and 1101.1.5). [9J
5704- 5f1§163.3177(6)(h)3) b)3}., F.S.]
Policy 1301.4.1011
Monroe County, through its Planning shall coordinate with Deft
_ • _ - . : FDOT on future U.S.1 roadway projects as
they relate to the existing visions and goals of the Livable CommuniKeys Plans.
Policy 1301.4.12
Monroe County, will assist the - . - • - - .. _ _. esignated
corridor management entity and the - .. ` - .: - • : .. .:
(FDOT) to support the implementation of the Vision, Goals, Objectives and
Strategies of the Florida Scenic Highway Corridor Master Plan and the
recommendations of the Florida Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan. (Ord.
022 -2009)
Policy 1301.4.1413
Monroe County, through its Planning Dcpartmcnt Staff / Scenic Highway
GeeFdinator, will assist the - • _ . . _ _ - _ . _ _ Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and FDOT to support the
implementation of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan. (Ord.
022 -2009)
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Objective 1301.5
Ensure that implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan is coordinated with the plans and programs of:
The Land Authority of Monroe County
The Monroe County Property Appraiser's Office
The District School Board of Monroe County
The Florida Department of Transportation
The South Florida Regional Planning Council
The South Florida Water Management District
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
The City Electric Service,
The Florida Department of Health : - : ' - - .: • • . • _ • -
Thc Florida Kcys Electric Cooperative
The Monroe County Sheriffs Department
Monroe County Housing Authority
The Key West Port and Transit4ruthefity
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Naval Air Station — Key West
[163.3177(6)(h)1., F.S.]
regulatory authority over the use of land. [9J 5.015(3)(b)1]
Monroe County shall request that private providers of health, safcty, and
educational services review and comment regarding this comprehensive plan.
{9J 5.015(3)(c)1}
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Keys Aqueduct Authority, the Monroe County Property Appraiser, SFWMD and
other agencies for use in GIS applications. [9J 5.015(3)(c)3}
Policy -130
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By January 4, 1998, the Land Authority shall research and publish a report
within the context of the needs identified in this Comprehensive Plan, including
the Land Authority becoming the responsible authority for acquiring and
administering a TDR program. The report shall identify specific actions (if any}
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Policy 1301.5.41
7 Monroe County, in updating its drainage policies and
ordinances, shall meet with the SFWMD and the SFRPC to ensure that the local
regulatory framework is consistent with the planning objectives and regulations of
the region. {-93--5,04-54§163.3177(6)(h)3) b-)34., F.S.1
Policy 1301.5.62
Monroe County shall work with the County
Housing Authority to encourage development of elderly and institutional housing
and identify funding sources for community -based non - profit organizations to
provide affordable housing for low - income residents.
Policy 1301.5.63
Monroe County shall coordinate with the District School Board of Monroe
County on the siting and expansion of required facilities.
Policy 1301.5.74
Monroe County shall, on an annual basis during the preparation of the
Concurrency Management Report, coordinate with the ices
District, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, City Elcctricapplicable
municipalities and - - - .. - - - - - ... . • -utility providers to
determine the acreage and location of land needed to accommodate projected
service expansions. [9J 5.015(3)(bf$163.3177(6)(h)1 }., F.S.1
Policy 1301.5.85
Monroe County shall, on an annual ba..is, coordinate with hospitals in the County
to ensure the availability of adequate land to meet hospital expansion and
improvement requirements.
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Monroe County shall participate in the Florida Kcys Advance Identification of
Wetlands (ADID) Program.
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the EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engincers (ACOE), the Florida Game and Fresh
Watcr Fish Commission (FGFWFC), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
protocol shall bc tailored for use in the Florida Kcys and shall bc based upon
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freshwater wetlands.
Polic 130 6 2
As part of the ADID Program, Monroc County, EPA, USFWS, and FGFWFC will
jointly carry out the functional analysis of wetlands. This shall be completed on
all wetland vegetative cover arcas within improved subdivisions and on scicctcd
sites outside improved subdivisions, according to statistically valid scicctcd
sample locations for each wetland vcgctativc cover type.
Monroe County shall work cooperatively with the ACOE, EPA, DER, DNR,
Policy 139 5
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The Monroc County Growth Management Division in conjunction with the
Monroc County Land Authority and other federal and state agencies will develop
Land Acquisition Master Plan.
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Objective 1301.76
Monroe County shall implement mechanisms to identify and resolve intergovernmental
coordination needs pertaining to environmental issues and natural resource protection.
Policy 1301.7.1
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freshwater lenses of the Florida Kcys and their associated recharge areas.
utilized to the greatest extent possible. An analysis of the condition of the lenses
shall also be completed. The mapping shall be incorporated onto the
Geographical Information Systcm.
Policy 1301.7611
Monroe County shall continue to coordinate with applicable stateState agencies to
promote utilization of grcyreclaimed water storage systems and utilization for all
exterior irrigation and flushing purposes.
Policy 1301.76.a2
By September 30 of each y ar, Monroe County, in coordination with leeal
DERFDEP and EPA representatives, shall review the annual air quality
monitoring data for Monroe County. Any violations of the NAAQS or trends in
ambient air quality shall be reported to the Board of County Commissioners.
Policy 1301.76.43
The County shall coordinate its upland habitat mapping and evaluation efforts
with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
USFWS, - . .. ! -.. .. - - - - . ' - . •
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of Natural Rcsourccs,FDEP, South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD), Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC), and the National Audubon Society (Research Department).
Polies
Monroe County, in cooperation with appropriate state and /or federal agencies,
shall identify current and future land use activities causing or potentially causing
adverse impacts on sensitive natural features and resources within state and
each Conservation Land Protection Arca.
Policy 1301
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pursuant to section 380.051, Florida Statutes. The Monroe County Growth
Environmental Regulation, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Administration, the Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Army Corp&
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.. _ , . . _. . - - - . . - , . . _ _ . - . .
Regulations. (Sce Policies 103.2.13, 203.6.1, 212.1.7, 212.5.10, and 212.6.5.)
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Policy 1301.76.74
Monroe County shall coordinate its boating impacts management activities with
those of the Florida Keys National Marine SanctuaryjFKNMS
Plan, the FDEP , the Coast Guard, and the U
F:..i. a .- a Wa ServieeUSFWS
Policy 1301.76.85
Monroe County shall work cooperatively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
ServiceUSFWS, - - • • . - - - . - .. FKNMS3, and the
National Park Service to promote their efforts for the recovery of plant species
designated by the federal government as threatened and endangered.
Policy -301 3
Policy 1301.6.6
Monroe County shall continue to support the FKNMS Management Program.
This program includes management strategies for the protection of living marine
resources in the waters of the Florida Keys. The County shall:
1. participate in the updates or revisions of the management plan;
2. recommend updated management strategies;
3. review the updates to the management plan to assess the common goals
and policies between the FKNMS management plan and this
comprehensive plan;
4. coordinate with NOAA and other appropriate agencies to minimize
redundancy and increase efficiency in the effort to accomplish common
goals; and
5. enter into a memorandum of understanding, as necessary, with NOAA
and/or other agencies to specify which policies will be implemented by
each agency. Monroe County shall implement those portions of the
FKNMS Management Plan:
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a) which are consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of this
comprehensive plan;
b) which are within the County's jurisdiction; and
c) for which funding is available.
Policy 1301.6.7
Monroe County shall coordinate with other applicable agencies and counties to
address existing and potential land management problems in the region which
may affect the conservation, use and protection of unique vegetative communities
and species of special status on mainland Monroe County.
Policy 1301.76.198
Monroe County shall continue to implement the following species of special
status identification and protection programs in coordination and cooperation with
all pertinent agencies and organizations, including but not limited to the
following:
Subject Coordination Entity/Entities
Prepare management guidelines for DEP, FGFWFCFDEP, FWC, and
federally - designated wildlife species USFWS
Maintain a list FGFWFCFWC and USFWS
of undesirable exotic wildlife populations
Identify probable concentrated range of DERFDEP, The Nature
wildlife species of special status Conservancy, FGFWFCFWC,
and USFWS
Promote recovery of threatened and FGFWFCFWC and USFWS
endangered species by coordinating
development review and protection-ef
horizon Cite
Maintain the list DERFDEP, National
of offshore island rookeries and nesting AudebeilAudubon Society,
areas where development shall be USFWS, NOAA, and
prohibited F"r QF`:T CFWC
Deters ineMaintain protection and habitat USFWS and
preservation measures to assist with FGFWFCFWC
recovery of the Eastern Indigo Snake, Key
Deer, Key Largo Wood Rat, Silver Rice
Rat, Key Largo Cotton Mouse, Key Tree
Cactus, Schaus Swallowtail Butterfly, Stock
Island Tree Snail, and the Lower Keys
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Marsh Rabbit
Policy 1301.76.449
Monroe County shall work cooperatively with the _
FD EP and ! ... - . • . . . ' = .. -- SFWMD to identify
alternatives for adaptive reuse and reclamation of - maned- -Fftiftiflgad
productive reuse of resource extraction pits in the Florida Keys.
ic 1301.,1
By January 1, 1998, Monroe County shall initiate discussions with the FKAA and
providers of electricity and telephone service to assess the measures which could
be taken to discourage er—pr-ehibit—extension of facilities and services to
MIMI_Coastal Barrier Resource Systems (CBRS) units. {93- 5.006(3)(c)6}
Policy 1301.76.11
Monroe County shall coordinate with DNRFDEP and encourage total acquisition
of North Key Largo under the CARL programFlorida Forever Program.
Policy 1301.76.4612
es hed- presess Monroe County shall continue to solicit comments from and
offer comments to DER NOAA, SFWMD, USFWS, FGFWFCFWC,
ACOE and DCADEO on permitting, planning, regulatory revisions, and other
agency- related issues.
Policy 1301.6.13
Monroe County shall encourage coordination with the appropriate agencies to
develop a natural disasters response plan pertaining to beach restoration and
natural area clean -up.
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Objective 1301.87
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall continue to initiate the necessary interlocal
coordination mechanisms to improve hurricane evacuation times and assure the provision
of an adequate number of shelter facilities for evacuating Monroe County residents.
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for elevation of low segments of U.S. Highway 1. The program shall, at a
Policy 1301.7.1
Pursuant to Rule 28- 20.140(5)(a)11., Monroe County shall continue to coordinate
and maintain the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of
Economic Opportunity (DEO), Division of Emergency Management, Marathon.,
Islamorada, Key West, Key Colony Beach and Layton. The MOU was executed
by all parties and has an effective date of November 5, 2012.
Policy 1301.87.42
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall consider developing develop -a plan
which will identify the appropriate agencies required for coordination and funding
of one Category 5 Emergency Operations Center (EOC), , in each of
the three EOC districts.
Policy 1301.87.3 By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall continue to
coordinate with the ! = = - ' _ : • Florida Division of
Emergency Management, the South Florida Regional Planning Council, and
Miami -Dade County to identify sufficient approved shelter spaces (including pet -
friendly shelters) outside of Monroe County for all county residents who will
require shelter from a Category _ _ - . - - - . . • - . - - . .
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eoe- lesatien.3 or greater hurricane. . .
Policy 1301.87.64
By January 1, 1998, Within one (1) year after the adoption of the Plan, Monroe
County shall enter into an interlocal agreement with Miami -Dade County and
other appropriate agencies (e.g., the Board of Regents) to provide sufficient
additional approved spaces outside of Monroe County capable of withstanding
Category 1443 or stronger hurricanes and their associated surges for all county
residents who will require shelter from a Category 1143 or greater hurricane.
Policy 1301.87. ;5
Monroe County shall continue to coordinate with the U.S.
Coast Guard to identify areas of mutual concern during a hurricane evacuation
and identify the appropriate coordination mechanisms and procedures.
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federally owned parks and recreational facilities for use by county residents. (Sc c
Recreation and Open Space Objective 1201.8 and related policies.) [9J 5.011(3)(b)2 and
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Objective 1301.148
Monroe County shall increase intergovernmental coordination efforts with the
Department of Community Affairs (DCAEconomic Opportunity (DEO), the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the South Florida
Regional Planning Council (SFRPC), and the County's municipalities to develop and
implement the most cost - effective and environmentally sound methods of regional solid
and hazardous waste management.
Policy 1301.148.1
Monroe County shall continue to negotiate an interlocal agreement with the Cities
of Key West, Key Colony Beach, Marathon and Layton for the consolidated
handling, processing and disposal of solid waste.
Monroe County shall 11111111111.111111111111 a county -wide,
mandatory recycling program for residential and commercial locations, utilizing
available funding. . . .. - . ' - - - ! - ' . . - - • - .
County's Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Management Plans.
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By January 1, 1998, Monroe County shall implement a County wide mandatory
. - .:: am for all residential units and continue commercial
recycling programs for all handling and disposal of newspapers, glass, plastics
and aluminum waste products in order to meet mandated state solid waste
requirements.
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Monroe County shall improve coordination wit • - .. -- -- - - - • - -
provide bettcr service to the citizens of Monroe County.
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By January '1, 1997, Monroc County Government and its Divisions of Public Safety,
Policy 1302
By January 1, 1998, discussions betwcen the Divisions of Public Safety,
Community Services, Growth Managcmcnt, and Public Works shall formalize
of services to the citizens of Monroc County. These coordination mechanism&
1. The development review process, permit allocation proccss and the
concurrency management process;
2. The responsibilities of the Department of Code Enforcement;
3. Hurricane preparedness and response plans;
1. Public safety needs, including law enforcement coordination requirements;
5. The County's need for a utilities coordination group similar to that which
exists in the City of Key Wcst. [9J 5.015(3)(c)3]
Upon adoption by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners of revised
land development regulations, the Growth Managcmcnt Division shall establish
least time consuming manncr possible, as per Chapter 380, F.S. In addition, the
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GOAL 4-3031302
Monroe County shall increase the participation—invelvement of the citizens of the County and
government related entities that operate within the County in the comprehensive planning and
growth management process.
Objective 4-3031302.1
Monroe County shall provide for and facilitate public participation and awareness in the
comprehensive planning process. Pursuant to Section 163.3181, F.S., Monroe County
shall maintain procedures designed to provide effective public participation and to
provide real property owners with notice of all official actions which will regulate the use
of their property.
Policy 13023.1.1
Monroe County shall continue to utilize an information exchange program,
including the full utilization of an updated mailing list, to provide for the
communication of issues in summary form between the County and all interested
parties.
Policy 43031302.1.2
Monroe County shall develop public awareness of the Comprehensive Plan by
providing for public education programs designed to promote a widespread
understanding of the Plan's purpose and intent. Further, the adopted
comprehensive plan shall be maintained on the County website.
Policy 4-3031302.1.3
Government and government related entities shall
receive a copy of this comprehensive plan within six weeks after final approval by
the State Land Planning Agency. - .. .. - . _ . .
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Within one (1) year after the ado tion of the 2030 Com rehensive Plan, Monroe
Coun
to emphasize the importance of citizen participation as early as possible
in the planning and development review process. The following shall be
considered for inclusion:
• Applicants requesting a Major Conditional Use permit,
rive= Land Use District (Zoning) Map amendment, Land Use
District (Zoning) Map Overlay amendment, or Future Land Use Map
amendment shall provide for community participation.
• At least 45 days prior to any required public hearing(s) a community
meeting shall be held at a location close to the project site.
• This meeting shall be noticed to surrounding property owners and
advertised by the applicant at least 10 days before the community meeting,
in a newspaper of general circulation.
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• The applicant shall pay the cost of the public notice and advertising for the
community meeting.
• This meeting shall be facilitated by a representative from the Monroe
County Growth Management Division and the applicant shall be present at
the meeting.
Policy 1302.1.5
Within one (1) year after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe
County shall adopt land development regulations creating a required community
meeting to emphasize the importance of citizen participation as early as possible
in the planning process. The following shall be considered for inclusion:
• Proposals by the County or a private applicant to amend the text of the
Land Development Code and/or Comprehensive Plan, with a county -wide
impact, shall require a community meeting at least three months prior to
any required public hearing.
• A private applicant shall pay the cost of the public notice and advertising
for the community meeting.
• This meeting shall be noticed and advertised by the County at least 10
days before the community meeting, in a newspaper of general circulation.
• This meeting shall be facilitated by a representative from the Monroe
County Growth Management Division and the applicant shall be present at
the meeting.
Policy 1302.1.6
Within one (1) year after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe
County shall adopt land development regulations requiring a private applicant
submitting an application for an amendment to the text of the Land Development
Code and/or Comprehensive Plan to participate in a concept meeting with the
Plannin . and Environmental Resources De • artment. Private • ro • osals to amend
the text of the Land Development Code and/or Comprehensive Plan, shall also
require a public meeting with the Board of County Commissioners to be held in
Marathon whereby County staff will identify county -wide policy impacts, based
upon the concept meeting, for the Board of County Commissioners in a written
document. This initial public meeting will allow the public to have input. A
private applicant shall pay the costs of the concept meeting and for the public
notice and advertising required for the Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Policy 1302.1.7
Pursuant to Section 163.3181, F.S., if Monroe County denies a property owner's
request for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan which is applicable to the
property of the owner, Monroe Count sy hall provide an opportunity for informal
mediation or other alternative dispute resolution. The costs of the mediation or
other alternative dispute resolution shall be borne equally by Monroe County and
the property owner. If the property owner requests mediation, the time for
bringing a judicial action is tolled until the completion of the mediation or 120
days, whichever is earlier.
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