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Objective 101.23
2010.Monroe County shall regulate new residential development based upon the finite
carrying capacity of the natural and man -made systems and the growth capacity while
maintaining a maximum hurricane evacuation clearance time of 24 hours.
Policy 101.23.1
Monroe County shall eskmaintain a Permit Allocation System for new
residential development known as the Residential Rate of Growth Ordinance
(ROGO) System. The Permit Allocation System shall limit the number of permits
issued for new residential dwelling units development,. THIS POLICY IS
SUPERSEDED BY POLICY 101.2.13 FOR AN INTERIM PERIOD OF TIME.
The ROGO allocation s stem shall as .1 within the uninco .orated area of the
county, excluding areas within the county mainland and within the Ocean Reef
planned development (Future development in the Ocean Reef planned
development is based upon the December 2010 Ocean Reef Club Vested
Development Rights Letter recognized and issued by the Department of
Community Affairs). New residential dwelling units included in the ROGO
allocation system include the following: affordable housing units; market rate
dwelling units; mobile homes; and institutional residential units (except hospital
rooms).
Vessels are expressly excluded from the allocation system, as the vessels do not
occupy a distinct location, and therefore cannot be accounted for in the County's
hurricane evacuation model. Under no circumstances shall a vessel, including
live - aboard vessels, or associated wet slips be transferred upland or converted to a
dwelling unit of any other type. Vessels or associated wet slips are not considered
ROGO allocation awards, and may not be used as the basis for any type of ROGO
exemption or THE (Transfer of ROGO Exemption).
ROGO Allocations for rooms, hotel or motel; campground spaces; transient
residential units; and seasonal residential units are subject to Policy 101.3.5.
Policy 101.2.2
Applicants shall be required to obtain letters of coordination confirming the
to the Monroe County Growth Management Division through the Pcrmit
Allocation System. Applicants shall be required to obtain all other applicable
agency permits prior to the issuance of a County permit.
Policy 101.3.2
The number of permits issued for residential dwelling units under the Rate of
Growth Ordinance shall not exceed a total of 1,970 new allocations for the time
period of July 13, 2013 through July 12, 1111, plus any available unused ROGO
allocations from a previous ROGO year. A ROGO year means the twelve -month
period beginning on July 13. Market rate allocations shall not to exceed 126
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residential units per year. Unused allocations for market rate shall be available for
Administrative Relief.
In 2012, pursuant to Rule 28- 20.140, F.A.C., the Department of Economic
Opportunity completed the hurricane evacuation clearance time modeling task
and found that with 10 years' worth of building permits, the Florida Keys would
be at a 24 hour evacuation clearance time. This creates challenges for State of
Florida and Monroe County as there are 8,168 privately owned vacant parcels
[3,979 Tier I; 393 Tier II, 260 Tier III -A (SPA); 3,301 Tier III, and 235 No tier
(ORCA, etc.)1 and with 1,970 new allocations this may result in a balance of
6,198 privately held vacant parcels at risk of not obtaining permits in the future.
In recognition of the possibility that the inventory of vacant parcels exceeds the
total number of allocations which the State will allow the County to award, the
County iswill consider adopting an extended timeframe for distribution of the
ROGO allocations through 2033 with committed financial support from its State
and Federal partners. This timeframe can provide a safety net to the County and
provide additional time to implement land acquisition and other strategies to
reduce the demand for ROGO allocations and help transition land into public
ownership.
The County is actively engaged in acquisitions and is requesting its State and
Federal partners for assistance with implementing land acquisitions in Monroe
County. The County will allocate the 1,970 new dwelling unit allocations over a
1029 year timeframe, . - . , ! ' , • - - . - - .
. - • • • • • • - - • .. - . . - - - . • - . If substantial
financial support is provided by July 12, 2018, the County will reevaluate the
ROGO distribution allocation schedule and reconsider an extended timeframe for
the distribution of market rate allocations (through a comprehensive plan
amendment). Further, the State and County shall develop a mutually agreeable
position defending inverse condemnation cases and Bert J. Harris, Jr. Private
Property Rights Protection Act cases, with the State having an active role both
directly and financially in the defense of such cases.
The County shall distribute ROGO allocations by ROGO year, as provided in the
table below.
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In order to protect environmentally sensitive lands, the following development
controls shall apply to all Tier I lands within this land use category:
1. only low intensity commercial uses shall be allowed; and
2. a maximum floor area ratio of 0.15 shall apply.(Ordinance 010 -2013)
Policy 101.45.79
The principal purpose of the Industrial (I) future land use category is to provide
for the development of industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse and distribution
uses. Other commercial, public, residential, and commercial fishing- related uses
are also allowed. Residential uses are limited to employee
housing or commercial apartments.
Policy 101.45.810
The principal purpose of the Agriculture /Aquaculture (A) future land use category
is to encourage new, the-retention and expansion of existing agricultural and aqua
cultualaquaculture uses. 1-9-J-5,006(-3)(c)-1-and-91 §163 .3177(6)(a) F.S.]
Policy 101.45.911
The principal purpose of the Recreation (R) future land use category is to provide
for public and private activity -based and resource -based recreational facilities.
[9J 5.006(3)(c)1 and 7] [ §163.3177(6)(a) F.S.]
Policy 101.45.4$12
The principal purpose of the Institutional (INS) future land use category is to
provide for institutional uses by federally tax - exempt, non - profit facilities,
including, but not limited to, educational, scientific, religious, social service,
cultural, lipth cam. and recreational organizations. Related institutional
residential and non- residential uses, including student and employee housing
shall be allowed. f9-J-544446(-3-)(04-and--7-1
f
§163 .3177(6)(a), F.
Policy 101.45.4413
The principal purpose of the Educational (E) future land use category is to
provide for public educational facilities. The County shall coordinate with the
School Board to balance educational facility land requirements with other land
use objectives. In recognition of Monroe County's environment and the linear
distribution of its population, the County shall encourage schools to accommodate
building and facility requirements on existing sites. When new school sites are
required, school shall be encouraged to locate proximate to urban residential areas
and other public facilities. f9J 5.006(3)(c) 1 and 71[ 163.3177(6)(a)7., F.S.]
Policy 101.45.4214
The principal purpose of the Public Buildings /Freda Lands (PB) future land
use category is to provide for public buildings and grounds owned by federal,
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state and local overnments. [9J 5.006(3)(c)1 and 7], which serve the population
of the Count . o ser e h care needs of the communit federa
x -exem• non -ro it institutional uses limited to hospitals and their ancilla
I b a in.;uture land use districts.
[ §163.3177(6)(a), F.S.l
Policy 101.45.1315
The principal purpose of the Public Facilities (PF) future land use category is to
provide for land owned by public and private utilities and service providers.
order to serve the health care needs of the community, federally tax-exempt, n
profit institutional uses, limited to hospitals and their an v
PF Hite [9J 5.006(3)(c)1 and
7-R 163.3177(6)(a), F.S.]
Policy 101.45.416
The principal purpose of the Military (M) future land use category is to provide
for federally owned lands used for military purposes. Development densities and
intensities are not subject to regulation by Monroe County. Military commanders
will be requested to follow these recommended densities and intensities as
specified in Policy 101.45.2225, consistent with natural resource constraints as
well as all County environmental design criteria. F 163.3177(6)(a)3.a., F.S.1
Policy 101.45.1317
The principal purpose of the Conservation (C) future land use category is to
provide for publicly or privately owned lands held primarily for the preservation
of natural and historic resources and compatible passive recreational uses. Public
uses consistent with the purpose of this category shall be allowed. 64-
5.006(3)(" j §163.3177(6)(a)3.f., F.S.]
Policy 101.5.18
The principal purpose of the Preservation (P) future land use category is to
provide for publicly owned lands held exclusively for the preservation of natural
resources. [$163.3177(6)(a)3.f., F.S.1
Policy 101.45.1619
The principal purpose of the Airport District (AD) future land use category is to
facilitate the operations of airports and their compatible uses and to prohibit the
development of residential uses (excluding temporary non - emergency housing),
non - compatible educational uses (including but not limited to pre -K through high
schools) and/ -or other uses which are characterized by the regular presence of
large numbers of people within the hazard areas of civil and military airports. In
addition to privately owned civil airports located within the unincorporated areas
of the County, this Monroe County Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation
applies to the airports owned by the County within the cities of Key West and
Marathon, and the County shall have review authority over all permit
applications. [§ 163.3177(6)(a)3.b., F.S.1
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4.- bet-Aggregation — The following points shall be assigned to allocation
applications to encourage the voluntary reduction of density, for the
retirement of development rights through aggregation of parcels and for
the purpose of retirement of development rights through aggregation of
legally platted buildable lots ithi T i Ti rrr
Point Assignment: Criteria: (Outside Big Pine Key and No Name Key): I, 2 3 4
aggregated in a designated Ticr II or III arca on Big Pine Kcy and No
+3 per lot/parcel Each additional contiguous vacant, legally platted lot or parcel with
aggregated -- • - • . • ,! ! ! - .: - - . which is aggregated in a
designated Tier I area outside of Big Pine Key and No Name Key will
earn additional points as specified.
Each additional contiguous vacant parcel with a minimum of 2,000
square feet of uplands which is aggregated in a designated Tier I area
outside of Big Pine Key and No Name Key that meets the
aforementioned requirements will earn additional points as specified.
+4 per lot/parcel Each additional contiguous vacant, legally platted lot or parcel with
aggregated -- ' - ' • - •• • ,! ! ! :.: - = . :. - : which is aggregated in a
designated Tier III -A (SPA) area outside of Big Pine Key and No
Name Key : .. - - . . - - _ . • • • will earn
additional points as specified./
Each additional contiguous vacant parcel with a minimum of 2,000
square feet of uplands which is aggregated in a designated Tier III -A
(SPA) area outside of Big Pine Key and No Name Key that meets the
aforementioned re' uirements will earn additional • oints as s . ecified.
44 +6 per lot /parcel Each additional contiguous vacant, legally platted lot or parcel with a
aggregated •• • • . • . , ! ! ! _ .: - - - . ... . which is aggregated in a
designated Tier II or III area enoutside of Big Pine Key and No Name
Key . •• - - - - . . - : :.' - •• - • will earn additional
points as specified.
Each additional contiguous vacant parcel with a minimum of 2,000
square feet of uplands which is aggregated in a designated Tier III area
outside of Big Pine Key and No Name Key that meets the
aforementioned requirements will earn additional points as specified.
' Applies to new applications entering the permit allocation system after July 13, 2016.
2 Any parcels aggregated shall require a restrictive covenant and shall be placed under a unity of
title with the primary parcel. Clearing of upland native vegetation shall be limited to a maximum
of 7,500 square feet (or as specified in Policy 101.5.27) for the primary and aggregated parcels
combined, and the remainder of the parcels shall be placed under a conservation easement
disallowing any clearing of native habitat.
3 Within one (1) year after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the County shall revise
land development regulations to not allow the reversal of any lot aggregation used to assign extra
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points to a ROGO application, whether executed by unity of title and/or restrictive covenant, and
regardless of the status of the ROGO allocation award or associated building permit. In the event
the dwelling unit was not constructed and the ROGO allocation award has expired, a subsequent
ROGO allocation application on the same aggregated parcels will be assigned the same number
of extra points originally assigned for the lot aggregation.
4 For aggregation points a parcel must contain a minimum of 2,000 square feet of
uplands. Platted lots shall not be subdivided or otherwise reconfigured in any manner that
would allow the number of proposed lots to exceed the number of lots that lawfully
existed as of September 15, 1986 and that were approved on the Plat.
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Point Assignment: Criteria (Within Big Pine Key and No Name Key): ',z, 3 4
+3 per lot/parcel Each additional contiguous vacant, legally platted lot or parcel with
aggregated • • • - • .:: • : which is aggregated in a
designated Tier II or III area on Big Pine Key and No Name Key will
earn additional points as specified.
Each additional contiguous vacant parcel with a minimum of 2,000
square feet of uplands which is aggregated in a designated Tier II or
III area on Big Pine Key and No Name Key that meets the
aforementioned requirements will earn additional points as specified
+4 per lot/parcel Each additional contiguous vacant, legally platted lot or parcel wirh
aggregated • - . ,! ! ! :.. - - - - ..... which is aggregated in a
designated Tier I area on Big Pine Key and No Name Key will earn
additional points as specified.
Each additional contiguous vacant parcel with a minimum of 2,000
square feet of uplands which is aggregated in a designated Tier I area
on Big Pine Key and No Name Key that meets the aforementioned
rquirements will earn additional points as specified.
' Applies to new applications entering the permit allocation system after July 13, 2016.
2 Any parcels aggregated shall require a restrictive covenant and shall be placed under a unity of
title with the primary parcel. Clearing of upland native vegetation shall be limited to a
maximum of 7,500 square feet (or as specified in Policy 101.5.27) for the primary and
aggregated parcels combined, and the remainder of the parcels and shall be placed under a
conservation easement disallowing any clearing of native habitat.
3 Within one (1) year after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the County shall
revise land development regulations to disallow the reversal of any lot aggregation used to
assign extra points to a ROGO application, whether executed by unity of title and/or restrictive
covenant, and regardless of the status of the ROGO allocation award or associated building
permit. In the event the dwelling unit was not constructed and the ROGO allocation award has
expired, a subsequent ROGO allocation application on the same aggregated parcels will be
assigned the same number of extra points originally assigned for the lot aggregation.
4 For aggregation points a parcel must contain a minimum of 2,000 square feet of uplands.
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Point Assignment: Criteria:
+1 f four yearsper year for the For parcels designated Tier I, II or III -A, one (1) point shall
first 4 years be awarded for each ear that the allocation a . lication
remains in the allocation system up to four (4) years.
After four (4) years, the application shall be awarded 0.5
+0.5 . - . per year after points for each year the application remains in the system.
the first 4 years
+2 for f ye rsper year for the For parcels designated Tier III, two (2) points shall be
first 4 years awarded for each year that the allocation application
remains in the allocation system up to four (4) years.
After four (4) years, the application shall be awarded one
+1 after four yearsper year after (1) point for each year the application remains in the
the first 4 years system.
Applications entering the ROGO system after July 13, 2016, shall receive perseverance points
as listed above.
Applications in the ROGO system on the effective date of the ordinance which were receiving
perseverance points beyond the first four years in the system at an annual rate of +2 points for
each year that the application remains in the ROGO system, shall be eligible to continue to earn
points at an annual rate of +2 points for each year that the application remains in the ROGO
system.
All other applications competing in the ROGO system that have not received an allocation
award in quarter 4, ROGO year 24, ending July 12, 2016, shall receive perseverance points as
listed above.
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Policy 101.56.5
NROGO: Monroe County shall implement the non - residential Permit Allocation
and Point System through its land development regulations based primarily on the
Tier system of land classification pursuant to Goal 105. The points are intended to
be applied cumulatively. For all applications entering the Nonresidential Permit
Allocation system after July 13, 20156, the following points and criteria shall
apply:
1. Tier Designation — Utilizing the Tier System for land classification
Policy 105.2.1, the following points shall be assigned to allocation
applications for proposed non - residential development in a manner that
encourages development of infill in predominately developed areas with
existing infrastructure, commercial concentrations, and few sensitive
environmental features, and discourages development in areas with
environmentally sensitive upland habitat, which must be acquired orare
targeted for acquisition and the retirement of development rights-r te
for resource conservation and protection:
Point
Assignment: Criteria (Outside Big Pine Key and No Name Key):
0 Proposes new non - residential development within an area designated Tier I
[Natural Area], except for the expansion of lawfully established non
- --
{Transition and Sprawl Reduction Ar a on Big Pine Key and No Name
Ke5].
+4 Proposes expansion of an existing, lawfully established nonresidential
development regardless of Tier, with no further clearing of any native
upland vegetation.
+1 Proposes new non - residential development that will result in the clearing
of any upland native vegetation within a Special Protection Area in Tier
III - A.
+20 Proposes new non - residential development within an area designated Tier
III [Infill Area].
Point Assignment Criteria (Within BiR Pine Key and No Name Key):
0 Proposes new non - residential development within an area designated Tier
I INatural Areal
+10 Proposes new non - residential development within an area designated Tier
II [Transition and Sprawl Reduction Area on Big Pine Key and No Name
Key].
+20 Proposes new non - residential development within an area designated Tier
III on Big Pine Key and No Name Key].
+4 Proposes expansion of an existing, lawfully established nonresidential
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minimum of 2,000 square feet of uplands. Each additional vacant, legally
platted lot that meets the aforementioned requirements.
+45. for each parcel Proposes dedication to Monroe County of one vacant parcel with a
minimum of 2,000 square feet of uplands, designated as Tier III for the
retirement of development rights. Each additional vacant parcel that
meets the aforementioned re.uirements will earn .oints as s.ecified.
+2 for each platted Proposes dedication to Monroe County of one (1) vacant, legally
lot platted lot on Big Pine Key or No Name Key which contains
undisturbed wetlands. Each additional vacant, legally platted lot
that meets the aforementioned requirements will earn points as
specified.
Additional Requirements:
A statutory warranty deed that conveys the dedicated property to
the county shall be approved by the Planning Director and County
Attorney and recorded in the office of the clerk of the county prior
to the issuance of any building permit pursuant to an allocation
award. Other documents related to the approval of the land
dedication may include, but are not limited to, affidavit of no
encumbrance(s), entity affidavit, subject to the approval of the
Planning Director and County Attorney and recorded in the office
of the clerk of the county prior to the issuance of any building
permit pursuant to an allocation award.
54. Special Flood Hazard Area - The following points shall be assigned to
allocation applications to discourage development within high risk
special flood hazard zones:
Point Assignment: Criteria:
- 46 Proposes development a structure requiring an allocation within a "V"
zone on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map.
- An application for which development is proposed within a
CBRS unit.
6,5. Perseverance Points - Onc (1) or two (2) points shall be awarded for each
year that the allocation application remains in the system, up four (4)
Point Assignment: Criteria:
+1 fper year for For parcels designated Tier I, II or III -A, one (1) point shall be
the first 4 years awarded for each year that the allocation application remains in
the allocation system up to four (4) years.
After four (4) years, the application shall be awarded 0.5 points
+0.5 after f yearsper year for each year the application remains in the system.
after the first 4 years
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+2 forsper y ear for For parcels designated Tier III, two (2) points shall be awarded
the first 4 years for each year that the allocation application remains in the
allocation system up to four (4) years.
After four (4) years, the application shall be awarded one (1)
+1 after f yearsper year point for each year the application remains in the system.
after the first 4 years
Applications entering the NROGO system after July 13, 2016, shall receive perseverance points
as listed above.
6. Highway Access - The following points shall be assigned to allocation
applications to encourage connections between commercial uses and
reduction of the need for trips and access onto U.S. Highway 1:
Point Assignment: Criteria:
+3 The development eliminates an existing driveway on or access -way to
U.S. Highway 1.
+2 The development provides no new driveway or access -way teon U.S.
Highway 1 and provides a connection between commercial uses.
8,7. Landscaping, Energy and Water Conservation - The following points
shall be assigned to allocation applications on lands designated as Tier III
to encourage the planting of native vegetation and promote water
conservation and increased energy efficiency:
Point Assignment: Criteria:
+31 The project provides a total of two hundred percent (200 %) of the
number of native landscape plants on its property than-the-number
of native landscape plantJrequired bythis pter the Land
Development Code within landscaped bufferyards and parking
areas.
+1 Twenty -five percent (25 %) of the native plants provided to achieve
the three (3) point award above or provided to meet the landscaped
bufferyard and parking area requirements ofd the Land
Development Code are listed as threatened or endangered plants
native to the Florida Keys.
+21 Project landscaping is designed for water conservation including the
1 10 -
vcgetation,collection and direction of rainfall to landscaped areas, or
the application of re -used wastewater for watering landscape plants.
+-1-3 Proposes a commercial structure designed according to and certified
to the standards of a sustainable building rating or national model
green building code.
+1 Includes installation of a solar photovoltaic collection system, a
minimum of 3KW in size or the equivalent in other renewable energy
systems.*
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Objective 101.1011
Monroe County shall work cooperatively with Miami -Dade County and other appropriate
agencies to encourage land use planning and development controls which shall protect
the recharge area of the Florida City Wellfield from potential sources of groundwater
contamination, saltwater intrusion, and over - extraction. {-94-57006(3-#94-1
Policy 101.1.011.1
Protection of the Florida City Wellfield shall be accomplished through continued
implementation of the Miami -Dade County Wellfield Protection Ordinance and
the water supply policies of the SFWMD. [9J 5.006(3)(c)6}
Policy 101.1011.2
,Within one (1) year after the adoption of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall Gcck anreview, update as necessary,
and maintain the interlocal agreement with Miami -Dade County, and other
appropriate agencies. This agreement shall provide Monroe County with an
opportunity to comment on land use and regulatory issues related to the Florida
City Wellfield, aquifer and aquifer recharge area. It shall set forth procedures for
review of land use and regulatory activities identified as having potentially
significant impacts on the aquifer recharge and water supply systems. Criteria for
determination of significant impacts shall be included in the interlocal agreement.
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Objective 101.13
Monroe County shall - . . • : - ... - - ' _ maintain land
development regulations which implement the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
Comprehensive Plan. Such regulations shall include a Permit Allocation System for
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programa Transferable Development Rights (TDR) program. [9J 5.006(b)9][
Polley-IOWA
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non residential development (Sec Policies 101.2.1, 101.3.1, and 101.5.1).
Policy 101.13.31
, Monroe County shall evaluate monitor the existing TDR
program and adopt maintain Land land Development-development Regulations
regulations which address identified deficiencies in the program_. The following
• - - • - - • • . • • _ - - _ . - and evaluate the following:
1. revision to the current tax policy whereby owners of sites which have
transferred development rights continue to pay taxes on such rights until
development ordcrs have been issued for the transferred rights at the
receiver sites;
2,1. establishment of criteria for designation of sender and receiver sites based
. . - . - .. • _ .. - - . • . . - • • • - . :pursuant
to Policy 101.13.3;
3,2. establishment of mechanisms to enhance the value and marketability of
TDRs such as assigning density bonuses to receiver sites;
43. clarification of the status of sites which have transferred development
rights, including the possible requirements that sender sites be dedicated
as public or private open space through conservation easement or other
mechanism. At a minimum, tThe LDRs shall be reviscdcontinue to
require that a restrictive covenant be recorded on the sender site deed at
the time of the Allocation Award for the Permit Allocation
Systembuilding permit issuance for the receiver site; and
-5-4. establishment of a management and accounting system to tract track
TDRSTDRs.
Policy 101.1332
The Maximum Net Density is the maximum density allowable with the use of
TDRs, and shall not exceed the maximum densities established in this Pplan.
TDRs may be utilized to attain the density between the allocated density standard
up to the maximum net density standard. Deed restricted affordable dwelling
units may be developed up to the maximum net density without the use of TDRs.
The assignment of TDRs to Big Pine Key, No Name Key, and North Key Largo
from other areas of the County shall be prohibited.
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Policy 101.13 4
In conjunction with the evaluation of the existing TDR program pursuant to
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be designated as sender sites for Transferable Development Rights (TDRs):
Any parcel within these zoning categories:
Offshore Island (OS) Sparsely Settled (SS)
Main land Native (MN) Parks and Refuge (PR)
Native (NA) Conservation (C)
Habitat of the following typ- • • • - - . • . - .
Freshwater wetlands
Saltmarsh /Buttonwood wetlands
High quality high hammock
High quality low hammock
Modcratc quality high hammock
Moderate quality low hammock
High quality pinelands
Low quality pinelands
Beach /berm
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Policy 101.13.53
In conjunction with the evaluation of thc TDR program pursuant to Policy
101.13.2 and no later than one year from the date when thc County's Geographic
Information System is fully functional, Monroe County shall map potential TDR
gender and receiver sites as specified in Policy 101.13.4, and shall map parcels
from which development rights have been transferred. These maps shall be
Transfer of Development Rights program sender and receiver sites are subject to
the following transfer conditions:
Sender Site Criteria:
1. _ • - . • • : _ • _ : Property has development
rights to transfer; and
2. Located in a Tier I, 11, et-III -A, or III designated area: including of any tier
within the County's Military Installation Area of Impact
(MIAI) Overlay.
Receiver Site Criteria:
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GOAL 502
All existing and future residents and guests visitors of Monroe County shall be served with ports
in a manner that maximizes safety, convenience, economic benefit, environmental compatibility
and consistency with other elements of the comprehensive plan. {9J 5.009(3)(a)}
Objective 502.1
Because of the Florida Key's' unique nature as an archipelago, Monroe County shall
promote the preservation and enhancement of the existing ports and port related
activities.
Policy 502.1.1
Monroe County shall pe onl., port and port relatedmaintain land n
= • .. • ' • . .. - . . I evelopment regulations and the Land Use
District Maps tefor existing ports which only permit ports and port- related
facilities, those lan u e including but not limited to commercial and industrial
pert water dependent uses, marine businesses, ifoilest3, commercial fishing,
marinas, restaurants and employee housing. [9J 5.009(3)(c)5]
Policy-502,14
Usc District Maps to only permit thosc uses, including but not limited to
[9J 5.009(3)(c)5}
Policy 502.1.22
Monroe County shall encourage and facilitate the renovation and adaptation of
existing port and related facilities to meet new maritime needs by seeking grants
from available sources, . .: • : - • • - _ - .. • -, .
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Policy 502.1.34
Monroe County shall facilitate port facilities that relieve traffic on U.S. 1 or serve
as an alternative to U.S. 1 for delivering goods and services.
Policy 502.1.45
Monroe County shall support a proposal to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources
System Map adopted by the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990, to delete
the improved port property along the Safe Harbor entrance channel from the
system unit, FL 57.
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Policy 502.1.56
access to the road network to serve as emergency ports. Within twenty four
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sitcs.By May 1, , Monroe County shall prepare a list of all marinas for
potential use during emergencies and shall consider further study for their use as
emergency ports.
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Objective 601.4
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall irnplementmaintain eff •ts to ensure th t the
• . D - .. ' - _ . land development regulations which allow
• - • - - - . ' - • . - - . . group homes and foster care facilities licensed
or funded by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. (9J
5.010(3)(b)1)(DOH), as well as subsidized housing for elderly residents of the County, to
be located in residential areas as appropriate.
Policy 601.4.1
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall adopt Lan evelopment
Regulationsmaintain land development regulations which permit group homes
and foster care facilities (homes of six or fewer residences which otherwise meet
the definition of Community Residential Home pursuant to 419.001(1)(a), F.S.)
licensed or funded by the - • : . D _ . - .a: ' • . • -
ScrviccsDOH in all land use categories which permit residential development
where consistent with other goals, objectives, and policies of this Comprehensive
Plan. {93- .048(3)(c)6}
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Policy 601.4.2
The County shall identify and evaluate alternative strategies to expand subsidized
housing programs for elderly residents of-in Monroe County through coordination
with the Monroe County Housing Authority, and encourage their development by
private, community -based non - profit, or public entities, as well as public /private
partnerships. [9J 5.010(3)(c)1}
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Objective 601.5
The County shall provide uniform and equitable treatment for persons and businesses
displaced by state and local government programs, consistent with F.S. 421.55. {-9-J-
544-1-
Policy 601.5.1
By January 4, 1997May 1, -, Monroe County shall adopt uniform relocation
standards for displaced households. [9r c O1O(3 (08
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3.10 DRAINAGE
GOAL 1001
Monroe County shall provide a stormwater management system which protects real and personal
properties, public health and safety, and which promotes and protects groundwater and nearshore
water quality. [9J 5.011(2)(a)][& 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.]
Objective 1001.1
Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a ertificate of
occupancy or its functional equivalent is issued, adequate stormwater management
facilities are available to support the development at the adopted level of service
standards concurrent with thc impacts of such development. [9J 5.011(2)(b)1}
[ &163.3177(6)(c), F.S.l
Policy 1001.1.1
Water Quality Level of Service Standards - Minimum Water Quality:
projects shall be designed so that the discharges will meet Florida State
Water Quality /Quantity Standards as set forth in Chapters 17 25Chapters 62 -3
and X62- 302.530, F.A.C, incorporated herein by reference. All projects should
be designed in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation and
South Florida Water Management District standards and taking into account
projections for climate change. f §163.3177(6)(c), F.S.l ,
factor of 1.5 , Retention/Detention Critcria (SFWMD Water Quality Criteria
3.2.2.2):
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canals, grccnways, etc., shall be provided for one of the three
Wet detention volume shall be provided for thc first inch of runoff from
the developed project, or the total runoff of 2.5 inches times the
Every three years, after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe
County shall review the standards for detention and retention volumes for surface
water to ensure they achieve minimum water quality standards.
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Florida Water Management District permitting process shall also meet the
Policy 1001.1.2
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall
Regulatiensmaintain land development regulations which provide a Concurrency
Management System (See Capital Improvements Policy 1401.4.5). The
Concurrency Management System shall ensure that no permits certificate of
occupancy or its functional equivalent will be issued for new development unless
adequate stormwater management facilities needed to support the development at
the adopted level of service standards are available concurrent with the impacts of
development. {9J 5.011(2Xc)2] [$163.3180(1)(b)., F.S., &163.3180(2)., F.S.,
§163.3177(3)(a)3., F.S.]
Policy 1001.1.3
of stormwatcr discharges for single family residential development and
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1101.2.4). Monroe County shall maintain, implements review and update, as
necessary, the County's stormwater management regulations and Stormwater
Master Plan. All improvements for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity
of drainage facilities shall conform to the adopted level of service criteria
pursuant to Policy 1001.1.1.
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Policy 1001.1.4
By January 1, 1997, in conjunction with the adoption of the Stormwatcr
criteria for new dcvclopmcnt. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1 }Within three (3) years of the
adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall adopt
stormwater management regulations consistent with the National Pollution
Elimination Discharge System Best Practices and Low Impact Development
principles.
Policy 1001.1.5
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall
Regulatiensmaintain land development regulations which ensure eetitityCounty
review of all development permits for compliance with adopted stormwater
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Gray water reuse mean reusing wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial bathroom
sinks, bath tub shower drains, and clothes washing equipment drains for reuse onsite, typically
for . . .. - _ toilet flushing.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGEs) means those emissions regulated under the Kyoto
Protocol, including: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O),
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Direct
GHGEs are emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the reporting entity such as
energy use for the electricity generation by utilities. Indirect GHGEs are emissions that are a
consequence of the activities of the reporting entity, but occur at sources owned or controlled by
another entity.
Green Infrastructure means strategically planned and managed networks of natural lands,
working landscapes and other open spaces that conserve ecosystem values and functions and
provide associated benefits to human populations.
H
Habitable Space mean any structure equipped for human habitation such as, but not limited to,
office, workshop, kitchen, dining, living, laundry, bathroom, bedroom, den, family or
recreational room; professional studio or commercial occupancy including all interior hallways,
corridors, stairways and foyers connecting these areas. Garages, exterior stairs and open decks
and patios are not considered habitable structures.
Hazardous Waste (or Materials) means solid waste which, because of its quantity, concentration,
or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may pose a substantial present or potential
hazard to human health and safety or to the environment when improperly transported, disposed
of, stored, treated, or otherwise managed.
Height means the vertical distance between grade and the highest part of any structure, including
mechanical equipment, but excluding the following: spires and/or steeples on structures used for
institutional and/or public uses only; chimneys; radio and/or television antenna; flagpoles; solar
apparatus; utility poles and/or transmission towers; and certain antenna supporting structures
with attached antenna and/or collocations as permitted in the Land Development Code. However,
in no event shall any of the exclusions enumerated in this definition be construed to permit any
habitable or usable space to exceed the maximum height limitation. In the case of airport
districts, the height limitations therein shall be absolute and the exclusions enumerated in this
definition shall not apply.
Historic, Cultural or Archaeological Landmark means a structure, district, or site designated by
BOCC Resolution as a historically, architecturally, or archaeologically significant landmark on
the Florida Keys Historic Register.
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Historical Resource means a structure, district, or site listed on the Florida Master Site File, the
National Register of Historic Places, or designated by the BOCC as a local Historic or
Archaeological Landmark.
Historically Significant Housing means a dwelling unit that is designated as a local historic.,
cultural and/or archaeological landmark on the Florida Keys Historic Register, or is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Hotel /Motel means a building containing individual units for the purpose of providing overnight
lodging facilities for periods not exceeding 30 days to the general public for compensation with
or without meals, and which has common facilities for reservations and cleaning services,
combined utilities and on -site management and reception.
Household means all the people who occupy a housing unit. A household includes the related
family members and all the unrelated people, if any, such as lodgers, foster children, wards, or
employees who share the housing unit. A person living alone in a housing unit, or a group of
unrelated people sharing a housing unit such as partners or roomers, is also counted as a
household.
Household Income means all wages, assets, regular cash or noncash contributions or gifts from
persons outside the household, and such other resources and benefits as may be determined to be
income by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, adjusted for
family size, less deductions allowable under Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code. Also
known as Adjusted Gross Income.
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Immediate Vicinity means a distance of less than 5 miles.
Impact Fee means charges assessed against new development or redevelopment which partially
or wholly cover the cost of providing capital facilities needed to serve the development.
Impervious Surface means a surface that does not allow, or minimally allows, the penetration of
water; examples include building roofs, concrete and asphalt pavements, set pavers, and some
fine- grained soils, such as clays.
Industrial Use means a use devoted to the manufacture, warehousing, assembly, packaging,
processing, fabrication, storage or distribution of goods and materials whether new or used or the
substantial refinishing, repair and/or rebuilding of vehicles or boats.
Infrastructure means those man -made structures which service the common needs of the
population, such as: sewage disposal systems; potable water systems and wells; solid waste
disposal sites or retention areas; stormwater systems; utilities; piers; docks; wharves;
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