Item C1 3.12 Recreation & Open Space Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
3.12 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
GOAL 1201
Monroe County shall provide a recreation and open space system to conserve valuable natural
resources and to provide recreational opportunities adequate to serve the present and future
population of Monroe County, including presidents and visitors. f 3)(a)]
[§163.3177(6)(e), F.S1
Objective 1201.1
Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development permit is issued, adequate
park and recreation lands and facilities are available to serve the development at the
adopted level of service standards concurrent with the impacts of such development. [9J
5.013(2)(b)3]
Policy 1201.1.1
Monroe County hereby adopts the following level of service standards to achieve
Objective 1201.1, and shall use these standards as the basis for determining
recreation land and facility capacity:
Level of Service Standards for Neighborhood and Community Parks:
1. 9:821_5 acres per 1000 functional population of passive, resource -based
neighborhood and community parks; and
2. 9421_5 acres per 1000 functional population of activity -based
neighborhood and community parks within each of the Upper Keys,
Middle Keys, and Lower Keys subareas. {9J 5.011(3)(c)1]
Policy 1201.1.2
Monroe County hereby adopts the followings Recreational Guidelines as
goal levels of scrviocgoals. They shall be used as advisory guidelines only, and
shall not be used for concurrency purposes.
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1. one (1) baseball /softball field for every ;5,000 functional population;
2. one (1) tennis court for every 62,000 functional population;
3. one (1) equipped play area for every 10,000 functional population;
4. one (1) picnic area for every 146,000 functional population; and
5. one (1) mile of recreational (sandy) beach shoreline for every 100,000
functional population;:
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These goal levels of service shall be applied to each of the Upper, Middle and
Lower Keys subareas. [9J 5.011(3)(c)1]
6. one (1) football /rugby /soccer field for every 6,000 functional population;
7. one (1) basketball court for every 5,000 functional population;
8. one (1) volleyball court for every 6,000 functional population;
9. one (1) racketball /handball court for every 10,000 functional population;
10. one (1) nine hole golf facility for every 25,000 population and eighteen
hole golf facility for every 50,000 functional population;
11. one (1) swimming pool for every 25,000 functional population;
12. one (1) boat ramp for every 5,000 functional population;
13. one (1) mile bicycling for every 5,000 functional population;
14. one (1) acre of camping area for every 6,750 functional population;
15. 800 linear feet of non -boat fishing for every 5,650 functional population;
16. one (1) physical exercise course for every 15,000 functional population;
and
17. one (1) mile hiking /nature trails for every 6,750 functional population.
Policy 1201.1.3
Monroe County shall periodically review and revise the level of service standards
and advisory Recreational guidelines Guidelines in policies 1201.1.1 and 1201.1.2
based on the most recent survey of community preferences.
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providing a Concurrcncy Management System (Sec Capital Improvements Policy
1101.1.5). The Concurrcncy Management System shall ensure that no permit;,
will be issued for new development or redevelopment which would cause
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Monroe County shall review all legal subdivision plats to determine any
dedication of property to the County for park lands. Those properties shall be
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Objective 1201.2
Monroe County shall secure additional acreage for use and /or development of resource -
based and activity -based neighborhood and community parks consistent with the adopted
level of service standards. {-93--570-1-4(3-)(b)31
Policy 1201.2.1
Land required to eliminate existing deficiencies in neighborhood and community
parks shall be made available through one or a combination of the following
mechanisms:
1. development of park and recreation facilities on land which is already
owned by the County but which is not being used for park and recreation
purposes;
2. acquisition of new park sites on a limited basis;
3. interlocal agreements with the Monroe County School Board for use of
existing school -based park facilities by county residents;
4. interlocal agreements with incorporated cities within Monroe County for
use of existing city -owned park facilities by county residents;
5. intergovernmental agreements with agencies of the state and federal
governments for use of existing publicly -owned lands or facilities by
county residents; and
6. long -term lease arrangements or joint use agreements with private entities
for use of private park facilities by county residents.
The same mechanisms shall be used for purposes of providing adequate land to
satisfy the demand for parks and recreation facilities resulting from future
residential development. [9J 5.011(3)(c)2 and 5}
Monroe County shall not rely upon joint use facilities to eliminate existing
deficiencies or meet future LOS requirements until interlocal, intergovernmental,
or private joint use agreements are executed which demonstrate that the facilities
will be available for general use to Monroe County residents to meet peak season,
weekend, or time of day recreation demands. [9J 5.013(3)(c)2 and 5]
Policy 1201.2.2
Monroe County shall continue to identify potential sites
which could be used for the provision of park and recreation facilities. These shall
include:
1. sites which could be used to correct or improve existing parks and
recreation deficiencies; and
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2. sites which could be used for development of future neighborhood and
community parks to serve the anticipated needs of the future population.
Candidate sites shall include neighborhood and community parks already owned
by Monroe County and sites as listed above in Policy 1201.2.1. [9J 5.014(3)(0)2]
Policy 1201.2.3
Priority shall be given to locating new neighborhood and community parks in
communities which demonstrate the greatest deficiencies in parks and recreation.
[9J 5.011(3)(c)2 and 5}
Policy 1201.2.4
In selecting sites for future activity -based neighborhood and community parks,
Monroe County shall give priority to sites which have been previously disturbed
or scarified. The County shall avoid acquiring sites for activity -based parks which
will result in — potential disturbances to sensitive natural resources
including but not limited to:
1. high quality undisturbed pineland and hammock vegetation;
2. documented habitat of species designated as rare or endangered by the
state and federal governments;
3. undisturbed beach/berm; and
4. undisturbed mangrove, salt marsh, buttonwood and freshwater wetlands.
When park sites are acquired which include sensitive natural resources, then the
park nester—plan (See Policy 1201.3.6 -5 and 1201.3.57) and the amufti—park
management plan (See Policy 1201.47.2- and 1201.4-1-7.32) shall designate such
areas for passive recreation and shall avoid potential adverse impacts of park
development and use upon those resources. [9J 5.014(3)(c)2, 3 and 5]
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Policy 1201.2.65
Funding for land acquisition for county -owned neighborhood and community
parks shall be obtained from a combination of federal, State and local affel-state
funding sources, including but not limited to:
1. Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program;
2. Preservation 2000 Trust Fund
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2. Florida Forever;
3. Florida Communities Trust;
M. Land and Water Conservation Fund;
6:5. Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery n Grants;
6. Federal Highway Administration National Scenic Byways Program;
7. local funds made available from fair share community park user and
impact fees for growth- related needs (paid pursuant to the Monroe County
Land Development ° eg• Code); and
8. local funds as may be made available through special appropriation by the
BOCC. {9J 5.011(3)(0)2 and 5]
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Objective 1201.3
Monroe County shall make available adequate and accessible active recreation facilities
at county -owned resource -based and community -based neighborhood and community
parks consistent with the adopted level of service standards and the eene et3sy
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Policy 1201.3.1
Programming for active recreation facilities at neighborhood and community
parks shall reflect the needs and desires of residents living within the service areas
of such parks. Public input into facilities programming shall be solicited through
neighborhood public participation programs designed to identify local preferences
for specific types of recreational facilities. {9J 5.011(3)(c)5]
Policy 1201.3.2
Priority shall be given to developing active recreation facilities at neighborhood
and community parks which are not currently served with such facilities. {9J-
5.011(3)(c)5]
By January 1, 1998, Monroe County shall complete a master plan for each
Policy 1201.3.43
A park - master plan shall be completed for all new neighborhood and community
parks within one (1) year following the acquisition of
real property or rights therein for purposes of outdoor recreation. Exceptions shall
occur when park master plans are required as a condition of an intergovernmental
agreement, interlocal agreement, joint use agreement or long-term lease
arrangement; in such instances the park master plan shall be prepared prior to
acquisition of property rights to serve outdoor recreation. [9J 5.014(3)(c)3 and 5]
Policy 1201.3.64
Park master plans shall be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies
established in the following:
1. the Monroe County 1Parks and Recreation Master Plan (upon its
adoption by the BOCC) (Sec Objective 1201.10); and
2. the Future Land Use and Conservation and Coastal Management Elements
of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. [9J 5.011(3)(c)3 and 5]
Policy 1201.3.65
Park master plans shall address the following issues:
1. public uses and facilities;
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2. public access;
3. compatibility with adjacent land uses;
4. waterways[ 163.3177(6)(e)., F.S];
5. types of recreational uses;
6. protection of sensitive natural resources; and
7. restoration of disturbed lands. [9J 5.014(3)(c)2. 3 and 5]
Policy 1201.3.76
For parks which include beaches and shoreline areas, park master plans shall
provide for the maintenance and/or improvement of existing levels of beach and
shore access. , and be consistent withaddressed in the
Monroe County Public Acccss Plan.parks and recreation management and
maintenance plan. (See Conservation and Coastal Management Objective
213214.1.1.) {9J 5.011(3)(c)3 and 5]
Policy 1201.3.87
Park - master plans shall be designed so as to avoid and/or mitigate adverse impacts
of park use upon sensitive natural resources. Such areas include, but are not
limited to the following:
1. high quality undisturbed pineland and hammock vegetation;
2. documented habitat of species designated as rare or endangered by the
state and federal governments;
3. undisturbed beach/berm; and
4. undisturbed mangrove, salt marsh, buttonwood and freshwater wetlands.
Public use shall be directed away from or minimized in such areas through
controlled access and limitations on permitted activities.
Policy 1201.3.38
Park master plans shall -:
1. identify areas of disturbed wetlands as potential wetlands mitigation sites.
policies.) {9J 5.01'(3)(c)2 and 5]
Poliey 1201.3.10
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2. include provisions for the removal of invasive, exotic
vegetation. [9J 5.014(3)(c)2 and 5]
Poliey 1201.3.11
3. Park mas plan ° specify the use of native vegetation for landscaping
and for restoration of areas from which invasive, exotic vegetation is
removed. {9J 5.011(3)(c)2 and 5}
Policy 1201.3.9 (Previously Objective 1201.6)
Monroe County shall continue to ensure access to publicly -owned recreation and
open space areas and accessible facilities, including beach and shoreline areas, for
all Monroe County residents and visitors.
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permit and facilitate park related development activities at county owncd sitcs. [9J
5.014(3)(b)3]
and Rcfugc Land Use District. [9J 5.014(3)(c)1}
s hall be reassigned to the Park and Rcfugc Land Use District. [9J 5.014(3)(c)1]
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By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Development
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Objc 120
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neighborhoo and community parks (Sec Policies 1201.3.3 through 1201.3.11). These
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1201.11 and related policies.) [9J 5.014(3)(c)3]
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By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall complete a Public Access Plan for
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By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall complctc a Parks and Recreation Plan (See
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with one another as well as with residential areas. (See Objective 1201.10) [9J
5.014(3)(c)3]
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Objective 1201.74
Monroe County shall implement an ongoing coordination program with community
groups and commercial enterprises owning private recreational facilities to make
available such facilities for use by county residents. [9J 5.014(3)(b)2 and 4
[§163.3177(6)(e), F.S]
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Policy 1201.74.31
Monroe County shall encourage the use of privately -owned parks and recreation
facilities for public recreation purposes • - . . .
{9J 5.014(3)(c)2 and 5)_
Policy 1201.74.32
Monroe County shall encourage,. and provide planning assistance to, community
groups and commercial enterprises to develop and maintain private recreational
facilities consistent with County design- guidelines.
County aAssistance efforts shall be directed
to areas where:
1. there is an existing deficit of activity -based neighborhood and community
parks; and
2. there are no future opportunities for public recreation sites.
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Objective 1201.85
Monroe County shall implement an ongoing coordination program with other city, state
and federal governmental agencies to make city, state and federally -owned parks and
recreational facilities available for use by county residents. ' .! :
J163.3177(6)(e), F.S]
Policy 1201.85.1
Monroe County shall enter into a+fand /or maintain interlocal
agfeementagreements, as necessary, with the Monroe County School Board which
wil-Ito provide for the use of school -based recreation areas by county residents
when students are not present. This agreement These agreements shall set forth
responsibilities for maintenance, expansion and operating hours at school -based
facilities which will be made available for use by county residents. This
agreement, and shall be reviewed on an annual basis. [9J 5.014(3)(c)2 and 5]
Policy 1201.85.2
Monroe County, through the Planning — Department, Land Authority and /or Public
Facilities Maintenance staff, shall initiate discussions with thc Department of
activity based and /or resource based neighborhood and community parks.
locations, for thc usc of existing statc recreational facilities. The County shall
also encourage the construction of and participate in the planning of new
recreational facilities on statc owncd lands. If necessary, the County shall enter
into an interlocal agreement with DNR. [9J 5.011(3)(c)2 and 5] shall continue to
coordinate with State and federal entities for the potential use of State and federal
lands.
Policy 1201.8.3
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Facilities Maintenance staff, shall continue to coordinate with the U.S. Navy to
determine thc potential for use of Navy owned lands for activity based and /or
County shall encourage the construction of new recreational facilities on Navy
owncd lands, and shall strive to secure the usc of new facilities for County
residents. The County shall also review and comment on the plans for any new
facilities proposed for use by County residents. If necessary, the County shall
enter into an interlocal agreement with the U.S. Navy. [9J 5.011(3)(c)2 and 5]
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Facilities Maintenance staff, shall initiate discussions with thc National Park
Service (NPS) to determine the potential for usc of NPS owned parcels for
negotiations, the County shall strive to secure special consideration for County
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residents, such as reduced fees or special use permits for certain times or
: - , - . - - - : • 1 .. rccrcational facilities. The County shall
also consider a joint County NPS effort to plan and construct new rccrcational
priority in access to the facilities. If necessary, the County shall enter into an
the NPS. [9J 5.014(3)(c)2 and 5}
Policy 1201.85.53
Monroe County through its Planning Department Staff /Scenic Highway • - - - • - , • • - - - • - • - - - - - will assist the
Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Management entity and the Florida Department of
Transportation in the implementation of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway
Corridor Management Plan. (Ord. 022 -2009)
Scenic Byway All American Road. (Ord. 022 2009)
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Objective 1201.96
By January 1, 199 /Within two (2) years after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan, Monroe County shall estab1i hupdate and adopt a
Park-S-parks and Reereatietrr ` - :: ° - - . . ! master plan.
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By Dcccmbcr 31, 2003, Monroe County shall complete a Parks and Rccrciation
Policy 12044041201.6.1
The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Master Plan shall addressupdate the
following-issues:
1. inventory of recreation lands and facilities;
2. demand for recreation lands and facilities;
3. level of service standards and recreational guidelines;
4. development and acquisition;
5. public surveys;
46.public participation programs; and
577_public access; -ate
management and maintenance. [9J 5.014(3)(c)51
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the demand for recreation lands and facilities as determined through the public
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Objective 1201.1147
Monroe County shall manage all park and recreation facilities for which it has assumed
management responsibility : - - . - • - : : : _ - : . ! : . :
Policy 1201.1147.1
Within five (5) years after the adoption of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall prepare anal -- parka Parks and
Recreation jEaeility-tilemagement Master Maintenance and Management
Plan (MMP).ylans,These-plans. The MMP shall
of each year. They shall becvaluate and incorporate, among other factors, the
following:
1. Proper management techniques consistent with the
updated Future Land Use, Recreation and Open Space
and Conservation and Coastal Management Elements Objective 210.1 and
2. Restoration of disturbed wetland areas;
3. The removal of exotic species;
4. Regular evaluation of recreation sites including planting and maintenance of
native species;
5. Regular evaluation of recreation facilities including recreational equipment
and amenities; and
6. General maintenance requirements and costs.
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Policy 1201.447.32
The MMP shall be- designed- se- asinclude provisions to
avoid and /or mitigate adverse impacts of park use upon sensitive natural
resources. Such areas include, but are not limited to the following:
1. high quality undisturbed pineland and hammock vegetation;
2. documented habitat of species designated as rare or endangered by the
state and federal governments;
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3. undisturbed beach/berm (particularly turtle nesting beaches); and
4. undisturbed mangrove, salt marsh, buttonwood and freshwater wetlands.
Public use shall be directed away from or minimized in such areas through
controlled access and limitations on permitted activities. {9J 5.011(3)(c)3 and 5}
Policy 1201.447.43
For parks which include beaches and shoreline areas, he
MMP shall provide for the maintenance and/or improvement of existing levels of
beach and shore access. [9J 5.011(3)(c)3 and 5]
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Policy 201.3.2.) [9J 5.014(3)(c)2 and 5]
Policy 1201.447.b4
The MMP shall include provisions for removal of
invasive, exotic vegetation. (See Conservation and Coastal Management Element
Objective 210.1 and policies.) [9J 5.014(3)(c)2 and 5]
Policy 1201.147. ;5
The MMP shall specify the use of native vegetation for
landscaping and for restoration of areas from which invasive, exotic vegetation is
removed. [Policy 9J 5.014(3)(c)2 and 5]
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management program dcsigncd to protcct open space (conservation lands from the
impacts of land use activities on adjacent private lands. (See Future Land Usc Objective
102.9 and related policies.) [9J 5.011(3)(b)1 and 2]
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