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Adopted E&S Language Current Element Adopted Language Status E&S Language Legend Number Number
Solid Waste 2.0.0 Hazardous waste will be handled in a manner which minimizes risk to the citizens and the environment. 2.0.0 Handle industrial hazardous waste in a manner that minimizes risk to all residents and the environment.
The County and the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) will ensure existing hazardous waste The County and the Environmental Protection Commission shall ensure that existing hazardous waste generators, as well as hazardous waste transporters and treatment/storage/disposal facilities, are Solid Waste 2.1.5 generators, as well as hazardous waste transporters and treatment/storage/disposal facilities, are identified 2.1.1 identified and to the extent authorized by Chapter 1-7, Rules of the EPC. Ensure that very small quantities and regulated. of hazardous waste generators (VSQG) and small quantities of hazardous waste generators (SQG) are regulated. The EPC will continue the regulation of and revise, to the extent authorized by Chapter 1-7, Rules of the The Environmental Protection Commission shall continue to regulate and revise, where necessary, all Class I EPC or through any delegation of authority from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Solid Waste 2.1.6 and Class III landfill operating plans to ensure that adequate safeguards exist to prevent the disposal of 2.1.2 (FDEP), all Class I and Class III landfill operating plans to ensure adequate safeguards exist to prevent the hazardous wastes. disposal of hazardous waste. The County shall continue to assist the EPC, in providing technical assistance to the Environmental Continue to assist the EPC, in providing technical assistance to the EPA and the FDEP to rank clean-up Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to rank clean-up priorities. The priorities. The County shall continue to assist said agencies in their efforts to direct federal and state Solid Waste 2.2.2 County shall continue to assist said agencies in their efforts to direct federal and state funds to the 2.1.3 funds to the implementation of investigations, and clean-up actions for currently identified potential implementation of investigations, and clean-up actions for currently identified potential chemical chemical contamination sites. contamination sites. The County and the EPC will continue to assist the FDEP, EPA or other federal agencies, to direct federal The County shall continue to assist the EPC, to direct federal and state funds to the implementation of Solid Waste 2.2.3 2.1.4 and state funds to the implementation of cleanup actions for all currently identified Superfund sites cleanup actions for all currently identified Superfund sites within County boundaries. within County boundaries. The County, in cooperation with EPC, shall continue to provide the information needed by hazardous waste In cooperation with EPC, continue to provide information needed by hazardous waste generators to Solid Waste 2.3.2 2.1.5 generators to comply with federal and state regulations. comply with federal and state regulations. Preserve, conserve, restore, and appropriately manage the natural resources of Hillsborough County and Support the preservation, conservation, restoration, and management of natural resources while CARE 1.0.0 3.0.0 maintain or enhance environmental quality for present and future generations. maintaining or enhancing environmental quality. Maintain compliance with all national and state ambient air quality standards, and take appropriate steps to do so. Such steps may include coordinating with the state and adjacent communities, promoting clean CARE 1.1.0 3.1.0 Comply with all national and state ambient air quality standards. fuels and alternative fuel technology, instituting transportation demand management strategies, and establishing improved transit opportunities, among others. The County shall continue to actively promote the use of ride-sharing, car pooling, mass transit systems, walking, safer bicycle facilities, employer option transportation control measures such as flexible work Support public and alternative transportation programs and actions intended to reduce motor vehicle CARE 1.1.1 3.1.2 hours, employer based car-pooling, compressed work weeks, and other techniques for reducing total motor emissions. vehicle emissions. The County shall support the EPCHC in the continuation and enhancement of a local mobile source control CARE 1.1.2 Incorporated into E&S 3.1.2 program to promote the reduction of mobile source emissions through voluntary measures.
When planning and implementing transportation system improvements, the County shall give priority to traffic flow improvements that reduce Air Pollution concentrations, particularly in areas where ambient standards are violated. The County shall also work with the Florida Department of Transportation, the CARE 1.1.3 Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County and Programmatic in nature other agencies in the transportation planning and funding process to ensure that priority is given to traffic flow improvements that reduce Air Pollution concentrations, particularly in areas where ambient standards are violated and the County has no jurisdiction.
The County shall cooperate with the Environmental Protection Commission to ensure that an air quality Continue to work with the EPC and FDEP to ensure that an air quality monitoring program to monitor CARE 1.1.4 3.1.11 monitoring program to monitor compliance with all ambient air quality standards is maintained. compliance with all ambient air quality standards is maintained. The County, in coordination with the EPCHC, shall ensure continued regulation of open burning for CARE 1.1.5 nonagricultural purposes for the maintenance of public health and safety, and to ensure continued Programmatic in nature compliance with air quality standards. CARE 1.1.6 The County shall continue to meet national ambient air quality standards Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.1.0 The County shall not support the lowering of existing local, state or federal ambient air quality standards to CARE 1.1.7 accommodate the conversion of electric generating facilities from oil or gas burning to coal burning, unless Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.1.3 necessary for the public health, safety and welfare.
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The County, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County, shall continue to actively promote energy conservation measures and alternative energy sources to reduce the Collaborate with the EPC to promote energy conservation measures and alternative energy sources to CARE 1.1.8 demand for electricity and to minimize power plant emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. For example, 3.1.1 reduce the demand for electricity and to minimize power plant emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. the County will actively participate in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star for Buildings program, which promotes energy conservation in major public and private structures and facilities.
The County shall continue to support the Environmental Protection Commission's program to inventory and Continue to support EPC's efforts to inventory and regulate stationary sources and facilities which CARE 1.1.9 regulate previously unregulated small stationary sources and facilities which generate emissions of volatile 3.1.4 generate regulated and/or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). organic compounds (VOCs), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The County shall continue to monitor air quality impacts from its solid waste to energy facility, in CARE 1.1.10 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.1.4 accordance with its air emissions permit. The County shall ensure continued support of a local hazardous and toxic air pollutants program to implement and enforce the Federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Program, CARE 1.1.11 3.1.5 Support the local hazardous and toxic air pollutants program as implemented by the EPC. which regulates sources of hazardous substances; including asbestos and Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments which develops control strategies for toxic and hazardous air pollutants. Continue to provide a public outreach campaign in coordination with the EPC to educate residents of air CARE 1.1.12 The County shall provide public education regarding air quality issues. 3.1.6 quality issues. The County shall communicate and work with federal, state, and local agencies and governments, especially Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies and governments in pursuing regional compliance with CARE 1.1.13 3.1.7 Pinellas County, in pursuing regional compliance with ambient air quality standards. ambient air quality standards. The County shall request that the local Chambers of Commerce work to attract clean, non-smokestack CARE 1.1.14 Unnecessary in Plan industries in new industrial developments. The County shall cooperate with the Environmental Protection Commission to ensure enforcement of Cooperate with the EPC to ensure fugitive dust control measures are used during nonagricultural land CARE 1.1.15 3.1.8 fugitive dust control measures used during nonagricultural land clearing and development. clearing and development. The County shall cooperate with the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County and the Collaborate with the EPC and FDEP to institute the most effective procedure to alert the public of an Air CARE 1.1.16 Department of Environmental Protection to institute the most effective procedure to alert the public of an 3.1.10 Pollution episode. air pollution episode. The County shall, as allowed by general law, continue to coordinate with the State to update building code Continue to coordinate with the State to update building code requirements in order to minimize the risk CARE 1.1.17 requirements which minimize the risk of radon gas emissions and accumulation in residential 3.1.12 of radon gas emissions and accumulation in residential developments. developments. The County shall continue to implement a coordinated land and water management process, in part Conserve soils, discourage erosion, and maintain water quality through consideration of topographic CARE 1.2.0 through the integration of environmental protection practices in the planning of public facilities and the 3.3.0 conditions and natural soil characteristics. provision of public services. CARE 1.2.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Hillsborough County shall develop and implement community plans, as necessary, to: ensure orderly and CARE 1.2.2 manageable growth, the efficient and cost-effective provision of public services, the preservation of the Duplicative of Future Land Use Element Objective 18 character of communities and the conservation, and protection of natural resources. Rural, suburban and urban areas shall be designated and planned through methods including the CARE 1.2.3 Covered in Future Land Use Element application of urban services boundaries and appropriate design standards. Hillsborough County shall develop and implement level of service standards for rural development, CARE 1.2.4 consistent with the establishment of urban services boundaries and the preservation of the rural character Covered in Future Land use and Capital Improvements Elements of the community. Recognizing the design and character differences of rural, suburban and urban communities, Hillsborough CARE 1.2.5 County shall appropriately plan and foster economic growth and the development of community activity Covered in Future Land Use Element centers consistent with urban services boundary designations and the character of the community. CARE 1.2.6 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.2.7 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall protect the public against the threat of sinkholes through its planning and land CARE 1.2.8 development process, including publishing available sinkhole data and providing for consideration of 3.3.5 Evaluate the threat of sinkholes through the County's planning and land development process. sinkhole risk in the land suitability analysis of the Comprehensive Plan. The County shall include the sinkhole phenomenon in its consideration of the suitability of land for CARE 1.2.9 development through the review process of land development codes, including appropriate stormwater Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.3.5 management measures. The County shall cooperate in an intergovernmental approach with the Southwest Florida Water Cooperate with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to provide technical CARE 1.2.10 3.3.6 Management District to provide technical expertise to the public with regard to sinkhole risks. expertise to the public regarding sinkhole risk.
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Work to improve surface water quality as measured by data collected by the EPC. The water quality of natural surface water bodies in Hillsborough County that do not meet state and water management district Work to improve surface water quality as measured by data collected by the EPC. Water quality of CARE 1.3.0 3.4.2 water quality standards for their designated use shall be improved or restored to the applicable water natural surface water bodies that do not meet state and water management district water quality quality standard. standards for their designated use shall be improved or restored to the applicable water quality standard. CARE 1.3.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.3.2 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.3.3 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall support the maintenance and expansion of the Environmental Protection Commission's Support the EPC's scientifically defensible Surface Water quality monitoring program in order to monitor CARE 1.3.4 scientifically defensible Surface Water quality monitoring program in order to monitor progress towards 3.4.1 compliance with State Water Quality Standards. compliance with State Water Quality Standards. CARE 1.3.5 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.3.6 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall support the development of a nutrient monitoring and control program for those land uses that are located adjacent to natural surface water bodies and that contribute significant nutrient loadings, by appropriate regulatory agencies. Where economically and environmentally feasible, the County shall CARE 1.3.7 Moved and incorporated into One Water Policy 1.2.3 support requiring the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for controlling nutrient loadings, including retrofitting, if needed, to meet specific alternative criteria as established by the Surface Water Improvement and Management Program. (See Policy B-11.1, Future Land Use Element) CARE 1.3.8 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.3.9 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall cooperate with the School Board, the Environmental Protection Commission, the Planning Support a public education program aimed at residential homeowners that addresses the impacts of Commission, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District to distribute public education CARE 1.3.10 3.4.3 improperly managed lawn litter and fertilizer/herbicide/pesticide applications on Surface Water quality, materials aimed at residential homeowners, that address the surface water quality and wetland impacts of wetlands and/or other surface waters. improperly managed lawn litter and fertilizer/herbicide/pesticide applications. CARE 1.3.11 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Consistent with the Clean Water Act, Hillsborough County, in cooperation with Tampa Bay Water and the Environmental Protection Commission, shall support the established process involving the Florida CARE 1.3.12 Environmental Regulation Commission for evaluation and potential reclassification of the Alafia River Effort has concluded and no longer necessary in Plan generally upstream of the intake at Bell Shoals and the Tampa Bypass Canal, including the Harney Canal, generally upstream of Structure 160 to Class I for potable water use. Protect and conserve Surface Waters for the environmental, recreational, economic and quality of life Protect and conserve Surface Waters for the environmental, recreational, economic and quality of life CARE 1.3.13 3.4.0 benefits these areas provide. benefits these areas provide. The County shall continue to apply a comprehensive planning-based approach to the protection of wetland ecosystems assuring no net loss of ecological values provided by the functions performed by wetlands and other surface waters authorized for projects in Hillsborough County, consistent with the Uniform Mitigation Collaborate with the EPC to conserve and protect wetlands and/or other surface waters from detrimental Assessment Method. The County shall work with the Environmental Protection Commission, the Southwest physical and hydrological alteration. Apply a comprehensive planning-based approach to the protection CARE 1.4.0 3.5.1 Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Tampa of wetland ecosystems assuring no net loss of ecological values provided by the functions performed by Bay Estuary Program to achieve a measurable annual increase in ecological values provided by the functions wetlands and/or other surface waters authorized for projects in Hillsborough County. performed by wetlands and other surface waters. It shall be the County's intent to maintain optimum wetland functions as well as acreage. The County shall, through the land use planning and development review processes, and in cooperation CARE 1.4.1 with the Environmental Protection Commission, continue to conserve and protect wetlands from Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.5.2 detrimental physical and hydrological alteration. Channelization or hardening (e.g., paving, piping) of natural stream-courses shall be prohibited except in Channelization or hardening (e.g., paving, piping) of natural Shorelines and natural waterways to include cases of overriding public interest. The County shall continue to request appropriate regulatory agencies tidal creeks is prohibited, except in cases of overriding public interest as established by the County or CARE 1.4.2 3.5.3 implement this policy in cases where its implementation would be more stringent than enforcement of where necessary for reasonable use of a property as determined by the EPC. Encourage Shoreline these agencies' regulations. stabilization with native plant communities and living Shorelines. Collaborate with the EPC through the land planning and development review processes to prohibit The County shall, through the land planning and development review processes, and in cooperation with CARE 1.4.3 3.5.2 unmitigated encroachment into wetlands and/or other surface waters and maintain optimum functions the Environmental Protection Commission, continue to prohibit unmitigated encroachment into wetlands. as well as acreage. CARE 1.4.4 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.4.5 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted)
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The County, in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Commission and the Southwest Florida In cooperation with the EPC and the Southwest Florida Water Management District, promote the use of Water Management District, shall continue to promote, through the development review process, the use CARE 1.4.6 3.5.5 Florida native wetland plant species for the creation of wetland habitat and for biologically enhancing of desirable native wetland plant species for the creation of wetland habitat and for biologically enhancing filtration and treatment of pollutants in newly constructed stormwater Retention and Detention ponds. filtration and treatment of pollutants in newly constructed stormwater retention and detention ponds. CARE 1.4.7 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.4.8 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) All wetland and/or other surface water mitigation projects must comply with the State Uniform All wetland mitigation projects must restore the ecological values provided by the functions performed by Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM). Mitigation projects must demonstrate the restoration of the CARE 1.4.9 3.5.6 impacted wetlands and other surface waters. ecological values provided by the functions performed by impacted wetlands and/or other surface waters unless a previous evaluation method was authorized by the appropriate regulatory agencies.
The County, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Commission, shall continue to protect Regulate and conserve wetlands and/or other surface waters through the application of EPC rules and CARE 1.4.10 3.5.4 wetlands and hydric soils in accordance with EPC Wetlands Rule, Chapter 1-11, Rules of the EPC. regulations during the development review process.
During the development review process, wetlands shall be designated as conservation or preservation on all Wetlands and/or other surface waters shall be designated as conservation or preservation on all CARE 1.4.11 development plans and plats. Minimum buffers shall be required for wetlands to protect these resources 3.5.7 development plans and plats. from the impacts of development or as determined by an adopted technical manual pursuant to policy 19.1.
Priority shall be given to avoiding the disturbance of wetlands in the County and to encourage their use only CARE 1.4.12 Programmatic in nature and not necessary in Plan for purposes which are compatible with their natural functions and environmental benefits.
Development which impacts wetlands may be deemed appropriate only as a last resort; where: 1. reasonable use of the property is otherwise unavailable and/or onsite preservation of a functioning wetland system is deemed unsustainable; CARE 1.4.13 2. the adverse impact is offset by the benefit of the development to the public such that it is reasonable, in Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.5.1 the public interest and an acceptable mitigation plan is proposed. This determination shall be made by Hillsborough County and/or the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County.
The development review process, part of a comprehensive program for the protection of wetlands, shall make every effort to maintain natural undisturbed wetlands by way of a sequential review process that first CARE 1.4.14 evaluates all means of avoiding wetland impacts in regard to a particular project; if necessary, secondly, Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.5.7 evaluates and requires measures to minimize wetland impacts; and if necessary, thirdly, evaluates and requires the mitigation of wetland impacts.
The County shall continue to prevent net loss of 100-year floodplain storage volume in Hillsborough County. CARE 1.5.0 The County shall continue to protect and conserve natural wildlife habitat attributes where they exist within Incorporated into One Water 4.1.4 and proposed E&S 3.8.2 the 100-year floodplains of major rivers and streams.
The County shall protect the functions and values of all riverine wildlife corridors along rivers in the county as well as along creeks, such as those that may be associated with Rocky Creek, Bullfrog Creek, Cypress Creek, Blackwater Creek, Trout Creek, Double Branch Creek, and other creeks of similar size. Protected Continue to prohibit unmitigated encroachment into the 100-year floodplain to protect and conserve the CARE 1.5.1 functions and values shall include floodwater conveyance, water storage, water quality enhancement, 3.8.2 functions and natural wildlife habitat attributes where they exist within the 100-year floodplains of rivers wildlife habitat, wildlife corridors, groundwater recharge, and minimum stream-flows. The degree of and streams as provided under local rules and regulations including mitigation as required. protection may vary depending on the location. Protection methods may include, but are not limited to, density and intensity restrictions of "non-water dependent" land uses. The County, through the land planning and development review processes, shall continue to prohibit CARE 1.5.2 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.8.2 unmitigated encroachment into the 100-year floodplain of riverine systems. CARE 1.5.3 Hillsborough County shall encourage clustering to preserve open space to protect floodplains. Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.7.4 Hillsborough County shall reduce repetitive (flood) loss properties, through methods such as at risk CARE 1.5.4 Moved and Incorporated into the Future Land Use Element property acquisition or elevation, as feasible. Hillsborough County shall review the efficacy of requiring that all new structures built in the 100-year CARE 1.5.5 Moved and Incorporated into the Future Land Use Element floodplain include at least 1 foot freeboard elevation. The ecological integrity of natural lakes and ponds shall be maintained or improved through the CARE 1.6.0 3.6.0 The ecological integrity of natural lakes and ponds shall be maintained or improved. development and implementation of Stormwater Management Master Plans. The County shall strive to achieve water quality consistent with Class III (or better) standards for all natural CARE 1.6.1 lakes. (Class III standards provide for the propagation and survival of fish and wildlife and imply good water 3.6.1 Ensure surface water bodies meet or exceed state water quality standards for their use. quality.)
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Wetlands associated with lakes shall be maintained and managed for optimum fisheries and other Maintain criteria, standards, methodologies and procedures to uphold and manage all wetlands and/or CARE 1.6.2 3.5.0 environmental values. other surface waters for optimum fisheries and other environmental values in consultation with EPC.
The County, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Commission, shall condition land use approvals and regulate activities affecting lakes such that the lake will continue to provide the optimum CARE 1.6.3 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.6.1 number and types of uses maintaining or improving the lake's existing environmental quality, in accordance with established development standards and regulations.
Where present, existing natural areas on lake Shorelines shall be retained in as natural a state as feasible. Minimal encroachment for physical access to the water shall be permitted, such that the landowner retains Maintain criteria, standards, methodologies and procedures to retain existing natural areas on aquatic CARE 1.6.4 reasonable beneficial use of the property without degrading the lake's existing environmental quality. 3.6.2 Shorelines in as natural a state as feasible. Developmental activities should be compatible with the adjacent natural or built environment and sensitive to the need to provide maximum natural/open space proximate to the lake.
A development project's potential impact on a lake's existing environmental quality shall be assessed during A development project's potential impact on a lake's existing environmental quality shall be assessed CARE 1.6.5 the planning and development review process. Standards ensuring compatibility with maintaining or 3.6.3 during the planning and development review process. Development shall be compatible with maintaining improving the lake’s existing environmental quality shall be developed and applied. or improving a lake's environmental quality. CARE 1.6.6 The County shall implement individual Stormwater Management Master Plans. Incorporated into One Water 3.1.3 CARE 1.6.7 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Educated citizen involvement will be crucial to the success of any lake ecosystems management effort. In order to help waterfront property owners manage their lands in ways that are not detrimental to a lake’s Collaborate with the EPC and the SWFWMD to provide information and technical assistance regarding CARE 1.6.8 3.6.4 environmental quality, the County will continue a technical assistance process designed to provide the management, hydrology and ecology of lakes. information regarding the management, hydrology and ecology of lakes. Hillsborough County, in cooperation with the Southwest Florida Water Management District, shall review CARE 1.6.9 the adequacy of current stormwater design standards, including vegetated buffer requirements, in relation Incorporated into One Water 1.1.2 to lake water quality and implement changes as necessary. The County shall conserve, appropriately use and protect the quality and quantity of current and The County shall conserve, appropriately use and protect the quality and quantity of current and projected projected water sources, as well as protect from activities and land uses known to affect adversely the water sources, as well as protect from activities and land uses known to affect adversely the quality and quality and quantity of identified water sources, including natural groundwater recharge areas, wellhead CARE 1.7.0 quantity of identified water sources, including natural groundwater recharge areas, wellhead protection 3.4.4 protection areas, and surface water sources used as a source of public water supply. Further details, areas, and surface water sources used as a source of public water supply. Further details, including including principles, guidelines and standards, can be found in this Element as well as the One Water principles, guidelines and standards, can be found in this Element as well as the One Water Chapter. Chapter. CARE 1.7.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Under the supervision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of CARE 1.7.2 Environmental Protection, the County shall continue to implement and fund investigations of closed Programmatic in nature landfills under the Proactive Closed Landfill Investigation Program. CARE 1.7.3 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.4 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.5 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.6 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.7 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.8 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.9 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.10 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.11 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.12 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.7.13 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.0 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.2 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.3 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.4 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.5 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.6 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.7 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.8 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.9 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.10 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.11 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted)
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CARE 1.8.12 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.13 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.14 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.15 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.16 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.17 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.8.18 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall continue to provide opportunity for and require the prudent operation of mining activities CARE 1.9.0 3.2.1 The prudent operation of mining activities and timely reclamation of mined areas is required. and timely reclamation of mined areas. The County shall, through the land use planning process, implement sequential land use in areas known to CARE 1.9.1 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.2.1 be underlain by economically valuable mineral deposits. The County shall require the phasing of mining to ensure that limited land areas are affected by excavation The phasing of mining to ensure that limited land areas are affected by excavation and settling ponds at CARE 1.9.2 3.2.2 and settling ponds at one time and that reclamation occurs in the most effective manner. one time and that reclamation occurs in the most effective manner is required. Through the land use planning process, the County shall encourage expeditious mining in areas which are CARE 1.9.3 crucial to the provision of essential public services to ensure the recovery of mineral resources as well as Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.2.1 the creation of the properly reclaimed land forms in such areas. The County shall continue to provide a zoning category that allows phosphate mining activities and shall CARE 1.9.4 3.2.3 Implement the Phosphate Mining Regulations to require prudent operation of mining activities. continue to implement the Phosphate Mining Regulations to require prudent operation of mining activities. Mining activities in Hillsborough County shall comply with, or exceed, state and local regulations related to Mining reclamation plans are required to comply with, or exceed, state and local regulations related to CARE 1.10.0 land reclamation and the protection of wetlands, water quality and quantity, and wildlife habitat, and shall 3.2.10 land reclamation. protect the public health, safety and welfare. The County shall require demonstration that natural habitats, particularly environmentally sensitive areas, CARE 1.10.1 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.9 can be successfully restored prior to mining unit approvals in such areas. The County shall require consideration and, where appropriate, incorporation of County-approved conceptual greenway and wildlife corridor plans into reclamation plans where corridors are proposed in Require consideration, and where appropriate, incorporation of County approved conceptual Greenway CARE 1.10.2 3.10.1 areas to be mined. Reclamation plans shall address responsibility for preservation, restoration, and System and Wildlife Corridor plans into reclamation plans. management of the corridors, with an emphasis on maintaining and restoring contiguous natural systems.
The County shall continue to prohibit mining within the 25-year floodplain and to restrict mining activities in Mining activities shall comply with County criteria, standards, methodologies and procedures to regulate the 100-year floodplain of rivers and streams, and shall provide for stream-side buffers for mining and CARE 1.10.3 3.2.13 mining within floodplains of rivers and streams and provide for streamside buffers for mining and mining mining-related activities to protect perennial streams that normally flow 1 cubic-foot-per-second (cfs) or related activities to protect perennial streams (Per Governor and Cabinet Final Order AC-93-087). more or contain water a minimum of nine (9) months a year. Prohibit mining and land excavation activities in documented habitats of Listed Species except as CARE 1.10.4 The County shall restrict mining in documented listed species habitat. 3.2.6 provided under local rules and regulations including mitigation as required. CARE 1.10.5 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall, with the assistance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Environmental Protection Commission, periodically review, and amend if necessary, the Phosphate Mining CARE 1.10.6 Regulations to ensure that the best available technology to restore natural land forms and vegetative Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.2.5 communities and the most cost effective, efficient and timely clay settling and land reclamation methods are being utilized to minimize natural resource impacts. The County shall require demonstration of the capability of restoring essential wildlife habitat prior to Demonstration of the capability of restoring Essential Wildlife Habitat prior to permitting mining in areas CARE 1.10.7 3.2.12 permitting mining in areas that support listed species. that support Listed Species is required. The County shall continue to require proof of long-term financial responsibility for the reclamation of mined CARE 1.10.8 3.2.14 Require proof of long-term financial responsibility for the reclamation of mined lands. lands. The County shall continue to require appropriate setbacks between mining activities and adjacent existing CARE 1.10.9 3.2.4 Require appropriate setbacks between mining activities and adjacent existing and future land uses. and future land uses to ensure public health and safety, as well as economic and aesthetic attributes. The County shall provide the public with factual information regarding health hazards associated with Provide the public with information regarding health hazards associated with reclaimed lands and radon CARE 1.10.10 3.2.15 reclaimed lands and radon gas emissions. gas emissions. The County shall continue to regulate the location and operation of land excavations to minimize negative Regulate the location and operation of land excavations to minimize negative impacts on surrounding CARE 1.11.0 impacts on surrounding properties, ensure that land excavations are appropriately reclaimed, and 3.2.5 properties, ensure that land excavations are appropriately reclaimed, and encourage the productive encourage the productive reuse of such areas. reuse of such areas. The County shall continue to prohibit land excavation activities that adversely impact surface or Land excavation activities that adversely impact surface or groundwater levels or wetlands and/or other CARE 1.11.1 3.2.7 groundwater levels or wetlands on surrounding property. surface waters on surrounding property are prohibited. The County shall require reclamation plans to ensure environmentally acceptable and economically viable Reclamation plans to ensure environmentally and economically viable reuses of excavated lands are CARE 1.11.2 3.2.9 reuses of excavated lands. required.
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The County shall require the preparation of wetland/lake management plans for the reclamation of land excavation projects to be reclaimed as lakes to ensure that such areas become viable and productive The preparation of wetland/lake management plans for the reclamation of land excavation projects to be CARE 1.11.3 3.2.11 aquatic systems. The County, with the assistance of the Environmental Protection Commission, shall reclaimed as lakes to ensure that such areas become viable and productive aquatic systems are required. provide technical assistance to prepare such plans. CARE 1.11.4 The County shall encourage the recreational development of reclaimed land excavations. Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.2.9 The County shall periodically review, and amend, if necessary, the Land Excavation Regulations to ensure CARE 1.11.5 adequate standards and requirements are in place to minimize the negative impacts of land excavations, Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.2.10 and to ensure that land excavations are appropriately reclaimed. The County shall require setbacks between land excavations and adjacent land uses to protect public Setbacks between land excavations and adjacent land uses to protect public health, safety and welfare CARE 1.11.6 3.2.8 health, safety and welfare. are required. CARE 1.11.7 The County shall restrict land excavations in documented listed species habitat. Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.2.6 The County shall require demonstration of restoration of essential wildlife habitat prior to permitting land CARE 1.11.8 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.2.12 excavations in areas that support listed species. The County shall continue to require soil conservation and protection measures, consistent with best Soil conservation and protection measures, consistent with best management practices, will continue to CARE 1.12.0 3.3.1 management practices, be applied during land alteration and development activities. be reviewed and required during land alteration or development activities.
During the land development review process, the County shall recommend the use of soils in accordance with the soil suitabilities identified by the USDA Soil Conservation Service. Prior to the commitment of The use of soils in accordance with the soil suitabilities identified by the United States Department of CARE 1.12.1 3.3.2 resources to development and land use activities, the County shall continue to require site-specific analyses Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service is encouraged. when the proposed use and the identified soil suitabilities appear to be incompatible.
The County, in cooperation with the USDA Soil Conservation Service, shall require that topsoil best In cooperation with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, topsoil best management practices CARE 1.12.2 management practices be observed during all land alteration activities. To the greatest degree practicable, 3.3.4 are required during all land alteration activities. erosional soil loss due to construction and agricultural activities shall be minimized.
During the land development review process, the County shall continue to evaluate and utilize, where CARE 1.12.3 appropriate, soil capability analyses for flood hazard, stability, permeability, and other relevant soil Duplicative of Future Land Use Element Policy A.10.2 characteristics when permitting new development. The County shall protect and conserve significant wildlife habitat, and shall ensure a no net loss of essential CARE 1.13.0 3.8.1 Protect and conserve Significant Wildlife Habitat and ensure a no net loss of Essential Wildlife Habitat. wildlife habitat in Hillsborough County. The County shall continue to implement a local wildlife and wildlife habitat protection and management Maintain local wildlife and wildlife habitat protection and management programs to protect native plants CARE 1.13.1 program to protect significant and essential wildlife habitat, and shall coordinate with state and federal 3.8.3 and wildlife. wildlife programs. The County shall maintain and update its map of natural plant communities that potentially provide significant wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors in Hillsborough County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife CARE 1.13.2 Conservation Commission's natural systems and land use cover inventory shall serve as the basis for this Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.8.3 map. Areas of significant wildlife habitat shall be indicated as environmentally sensitive areas on the Future Land Use Plan Map. CARE 1.13.3 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.13.4 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall continue to implement a comprehensive program to conserve and protect significant wildlife habitat from development activities. The program may include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Transfer of development rights; • Clustering and buffer requirements; CARE 1.13.5 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.8.5 • Conservation easements; • Post-acquisition disposition mechanisms (e.g., lease back options); • Fee simple purchase; • Land or mitigation banking; and • Tax incentives.
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The County shall continue to restrict development activities that adversely affect areas identified as essential wildlife habitat. Where development activities are proposed in such areas, applications for land development will be sent to the FWC for review. The County may also require site-specific wildlife surveys Development shall comply with criteria, standards, methodologies, and procedures to prevent adverse CARE 1.13.6 3.7.6 and other field documentation, as needed, to assist in assessing potential impacts. To assure the protection effects on Essential Wildlife Habitat. of natural resources, recommendations of the FWC will be incorporated as conditions of development approval. During the land use planning and development review processes, the County shall consider the effects of development on significant wildlife habitat, to protect wildlife corridors from fragmentation. Where Wildlife Corridors within development projects shall be preserved and extension/expansion of corridors is CARE 1.13.7 3.10.3 necessary to prevent fragmentation of wildlife corridors, the County shall require the preservation of encouraged as provided under local laws and regulations. effective wildlife corridors within development projects. CARE 1.13.8 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 1.13.9 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Off-site preservation as mitigation for on-site development shall not be permitted for field-verified Significant Wildlife Habitat that is capable of being managed or restored on-site as a high quality natural plant community or communities, except in the case of a public project, such as a road or stormwater Offsite preservation will not be permitted for field verified Significant Wildlife Habitat which is capable of CARE 1.13.10 facility, for which there is no prudent and feasible alternative. In such case, the project must incorporate 3.8.5 being managed or restored onsite as a high quality native plant community or communities, exccept in appropriate design features, as recommended by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or the case of public interest (Per Governor and Cabinet Final Order AC-93-087).. other appropriate entity, that provide for the safe passage of wildlife or provide other significant environmental benefits. The County shall continue to identify, adopt and preserve a wildlife corridor greenway, generally north of Continue to identify, adopt and preserve Wildlife Corridors / Greenway System, generally north of the CARE 1.13.11 the City of Tampa's northern boundary to the Pasco County line, connecting Cypress Creek and the 3.10.13 City of Tampa's northern boundary to the Pasco County line, connecting Cypress Creek and the Hillsborough River. Hillsborough River (Per Governor and Cabinet Final Order AC-93-087). During the development review process, the County shall require the development and implementation of Continue to apply criteria, standards, methodologies, and procedures that require the development and management plans for those areas of significant or essential wildlife habitat determined during site review CARE 1.13.12 3.8.4 implementation of management plans for Significant or Essential Wildlife Habitat determined to provide to provide particularly valuable and manageable habitat qualities. In such cases, the County shall provide particularly valuable and manageable habitat qualities. technical assistance in preparing a management plan, if requested. CARE 1.13.13 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Hillsborough County shall protect the integrity of Shoreline Wildlife Corridors and promote the Review, update, and maintain regulatory criteria, standards, methodologies and procedures to protect CARE 1.13.14 3.10.12 understanding of the importance of these areas. the integrity of Shoreline Wildlife Corridors. Populations of listed species occurring in Hillsborough County shall be maintained through the preservation CARE 1.14.0 and management of essential wildlife habitat and the implementation of the following policies. Where 3.8.5 The abundance and distribution of Listed Species shall be maintained and/or increased. feasible and appropriate, the abundance and distribution of populations of such species shall be increased.
The County shall consult with and consider the recommendations of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in determining the issuance of, and conditions to be placed on, land development Consult with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in determining the issuance of, and CARE 1.14.1 3.7.4 approvals that would impact upon listed species. Conditions of approval shall ensure the maintenance and, conditions to be placed on land development approvals that would impact Listed Species as appropriate. where feasible and appropriate, increase the abundance and distribution of populations of such species.
The County shall recommend specific management and recovery strategies for key listed species, as they Coordinate with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife are developed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife CARE 1.14.2 3.8.6 Service, in the management of natural preserve lands owned or managed by the County when Service, and shall assist in their implementation. These management techniques shall also be incorporated appropriate. into the management plans of natural preserve lands owned or managed by the County.
The County shall assist the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Collaborate with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CARE 1.14.3 Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in the implementation of recovery 3.8.7 Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the FDEP in the programs for listed species occurring in Hillsborough County. implementation of protection and recovery programs for Listed Species. The County shall minimize the spread of exotic nuisance species and shall incorporate programs to control such species into the management plans for County-owned lands, with the objective of a 90 percent reduction of exotic nuisance plants from previously uncontrolled levels. The County shall conserve and use, Control the spread of exotic and nuisance species on County managed land by at least 90% from CARE 1.15.0 3.8.8 and shall continue to require the conservation and use of native plant species in the developed landscape. previously uncontrolled levels. The County shall also continue to protect lands designated Conservation and Preservation Areas within pending and approved development projects.
The County shall assist the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Southwest Florida Collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, FWC, SWFWMD, and the CARE 1.15.1 Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in eliminating exotic 3.8.9 FDEP to control and/or eliminate exotic and nuisance species on County owned or management land and nuisance plant species (e.g. punk tree, Brazilian pepper). incorporate these efforts into the management plans of natural preserve lands.
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The County shall continue to require the conservation of trees and existing native vegetation and the use of CARE 1.15.2 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.7.8 and 3.7.9 Florida Friendly Landscape principles and native plants in the landscaping of new development projects. The County shall continue to maintain and distribute information about recommended Florida Friendly Landscape principles and native plants and other educational materials to increase public awareness of the Encourage Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles and continue to distribute Florida-Friendly Landscaping CARE 1.15.3 3.7.10 need to reduce the use of potable water for irrigation and to provide habitat for wildlife in the developed public education materials. landscape. CARE 1.15.4 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted)
During the land use planning and development review processes, the County, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Commission, shall continue to protect lands designated Conservation or CARE 1.15.5 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.7.6 Preservation Areas within approved development projects from activities that would significantly damage the natural integrity, character, or ecological balance of said areas.
CARE 1.15.6 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall develop a program to utilize Florida Friendly Landscape principles in conjunction with Utilize Florida-Friendly Landscape principles in conjunction with native plants and trees in public rights-of- native plants and trees in public rights-of-way and other public lands, whenever practical, thereby CARE 1.15.7 3.7.11 way and other public lands, to conserving water, improve habitat for urban wildlife, conserving Central conserving water, improving habitat for urban wildlife, conserving Central Florida flora, and improving the Florida flora, and improving the County’s aesthetic appeal and environmental quality when feasible. county’s aesthetic appeal and environmental quality. The County shall improve programs on County-owned lands to control, and eliminate where feasible, exotic CARE 1.15.8 nuisance species, and shall incorporate these programs into the management plans of natural preserve Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.8.12 lands. The County shall continue to increase the acreage of natural preserve lands and to ensure their protection Increase the acreage of natural preserve lands, ensure their protection, proper use and implementation CARE 1.16.0 3.9.2 and proper use. of appropriate management activities. The County shall continue to implement the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection program, at Continue to implement the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP), CARE 1.16.1 3.9.3 funding levels equal to or greater than the current funding level of one-quarter mill. at funding levels equal to or greater than the current funding. CARE 1.16.2 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall use and promote, through public awareness efforts, the use of protection alternatives for acquiring and protecting environmental lands, including: public purchase, conservation easements, transfer CARE 1.16.3 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.9.3 or purchase of development rights, and long-term leases. These alternatives shall be used to protect lands qualifying for acquisition under the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection program. The County shall continue to request assistance in public acquisition of natural preserves under federal, CARE 1.16.4 State and regional programs including, but not limited to, the Florida Forever, Florida Communities Trust, 3.9.4 Seek assistance in public acquisition of natural preserves under federal, state and regional programs. and Save Our Rivers (SOR) programs.
The County shall continue to manage natural resources on publicly owned County lands in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida CARE 1.16.5 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.9.0 Department of Environmental Protection, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, as appropriate.
The County shall provide multiple use opportunities on County-owned natural preserve lands consistent with natural resource protection and conservation, to provide for passive recreation, wildlife habitat, Provide multiple use opportunities on County-owned natural preserve lands consistent and compatible CARE 1.16.6 3.9.5 watershed protection, erosion control, maintenance or enhancement of water quality, aquifer recharge and with natural resource protection and conservation. aquifer recharge protection. The County shall discuss with landowners the alternatives for protecting ecologically valuable lands which CARE 1.16.7 have qualified for acquisition by federal, state, regional, or local land management agencies, in an effort to Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.9.11 discourage more intense land uses.
Through the land use planning and development review processes, the County shall restrict incompatible CARE 1.16.8 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.9.8 development activities adjacent to publicly owned or managed natural preserves.
The ability of the County to qualify for matching funds from state and regional land acquisition programs, Enhance the ability to qualify for matching funds from state and regional land acquisition programs, such CARE 1.17.0 such as Florida Communities Trust, Florida Forever, and Save Our Rivers, shall be enhanced through the 3.9.7 as Florida Communities Trust, Florida Forever, and Save Our Rivers. implementation of the following policies: Protect natural resources, coastal resources, publicly owned, or managed natural preserves from adverse The County shall protect natural resources, coastal resources, and outdoor recreational areas from adverse impacts attributable to adjacent land uses. Continue to require development activities on adjacent CARE 1.17.1 3.9.9 impacts attributable to adjacent land uses. properties to comply with criteria, standards, methodologies, and procedures to prevent adverse impacts.
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Preserve rare and threatened native vegetative communities and protect Listed Species from The County shall preserve rare and threatened native vegetative communities and protect listed species CARE 1.17.2 3.9.10 development and associated impacts of development, such as habitat fragmentation, noise, light and from development. domestic animals as provided under local rules and regulations including mitigation as required.
Continue to fund land management, research, fieldwork, and qualified staff to maintain, restore and The County shall continue to seek available funding to assist the County's efforts to protect and enhance CARE 1.17.3 3.9.8 enhance upland, freshwater and marine natural habitats and ecosystems, including Beaches and beach and Shoreline ecosystems. Shorelines. The County shall seek to restore and enhance degraded natural areas on lands acquired for preservation, Restore and enhance degraded natural areas on lands acquired for preservation, including removal of CARE 1.17.4 including: removal of noxious exotics, reforestation, and restoration of Shorelines and natural hydrology, as 3.9.11 noxious exotics, reforestation, aquatic grass bed restoration, reintroduction of fire through prescribed needed. burns and restoration of Shorelines and natural hydrology, as needed.
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The County shall seek to protect and restore aquatic vegetation in areas acquired for preservation, including CARE 1.17.6 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.9.10 exotic weed control, and aquatic grass-bed restoration.
Where appropriate, the County shall enhance public access to publicly-owned natural areas, including water CARE 1.17.7 Duplicative of ROSE Objective 2 bodies.
The County shall provide appropriate outdoor recreational facilities for activities on lands acquired for CARE 1.17.8 preservation, including hiking trails, boardwalks, interpretive picture displays, educational programs and Duplicative of ROSE 11.2 wildlife observation areas.
The County shall seek to measurably improve the management of all natural preserves within County CARE 1.18.0 Programmatic in nature and not necessary in Plan boundaries by implementing the following policies.
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During the acquisition of ecologically important lands, the County shall give priority to acquiring the optimal CARE 1.18.3 acreage needed to maintain the integrity of the natural plant communities or ecological units involved, and Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.8.7 to establishing a system of interconnected or contiguous wildlife corridors.
The County shall encourage private land owners to utilize multiple-use management techniques to provide Encourage private landowners to utilize multiple-use management techniques to provide both economic CARE 1.18.4 3.9.12 both economic (e.g., cattle grazing, silviculture) and ecological (e.g., provision of wildlife habitat) benefits. (e.g., cattle grazing, silviculture) and ecological (e.g., provision of Wildlife habitat) benefits. The County shall continue to review, amend and implement land development regulations to ensure the CARE 1.19.0 protection of the attributes, functions and amenities of the natural environment under all projected growth Moved and Incorporated into the Future Land Use Element scenarios. The County shall develop a technical manual identifying site-specific buffer design and maintenance criteria needed to maintain the hydrological and biological integrity of the County’s wetlands, lakes, streams, rivers, Establish setbacks and buffers based on current science for protecting the hydrologic and biologic and bays. The technical manual will be developed by Hillsborough County in cooperation with the CARE 1.19.1 3.5.8 integrity of wetlands/other surface waters, including the Hillsborough County Wetland Ecological Buffers Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPCHC) and considered for adoption and study published February 2012. implementation by Hillsborough County by June, 2009. The technical manual will be developed using a technical advisory group process with broad-based representation. The County shall use techniques, which may include clustering and transfer of development rights, to Minimize impacts on open space, environmental resources, and floodplains, through criteria, standards, CARE 1.19.2 encourage the location of development away from environmentally sensitive areas or economically 3.7.5 methodologies, and procedures including, but not limited to, clustering and the transfer of development important agricultural or mineral resources. rights to increase contiguous pervious surface. During the development review process, the County shall promote the preservation of representative CARE 1.19.3 examples of upland native plant communities by encouraging the use of the upland forest density credit Duplicative of Future Land Use Element Policy A.13.1 incentive provision of the Future Land Use Element. CARE 1.19.4 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted)
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The County shall continue to review, and amend if necessary, those land development regulations that protect the natural environment from the adverse impacts of development, in order to better address the cumulative impact on the environment and shall incorporate provisions that mitigate any potentially CARE 1.19.5 Incorporated into proposed E&S policy 3.7.4 cumulative adverse impacts. Consideration shall include a review of all past, present and foreseeable cumulative impacts. Past impacts shall include those that have occurred since the County began regulating environmental impacts The County shall continue to encourage infilling and growth within identified and environmentally CARE 1.19.6 acceptable ‘activity centers’, and shall discourage urban sprawl, through the application of the Urban Addressed in Future Land Use Element Policy A.40.0 Growth Boundary concept and other means. The County shall continue to discourage and minimize the removal of natural upland vegetation caused by CARE 1.19.7 3.7.7 Discourage and minimize the removal of natural upland vegetation caused by site filling and clearing. site filling and shall maintain natural drainage patterns and water table levels, where feasible. Ensure rivers are cleaner, safer and more attractive; protect their natural ecological functions which To make the rivers and primary tributaries of Hillsborough County cleaner, safer and more attractive, support plant and animal Wildlife; and promote the enhancement of the rivers as recreational and CARE 2.0.0 protect the natural functions and wildlife habitats in the river corridors and promote the economic and 5.0.0 aesthetic assets to the surrounding community. This goal and its associated objectives and policies shall recreational benefits provided by these water bodies. be known as the River Corridor Policy Overlay. The County will continue to maintain or improve the quality of water in its rivers and primary tributaries Maintain and improve, water quality in rivers and primary tributaries and meet or exceed State Water CARE 2.20.0 where water quality does not meet or exceed state water quality standards for its designated use. 5.1.0 Quality Standards. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: The County shall, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County In conjunction with the EPC and other appropriate agencies, identify pollution sources that adversely CARE 2.20.1 (EPC) and other appropriate agencies, identify pollution sources that adversely affect rivers and develop 5.1.1 affect rivers and develop strategies by which to mitigate or eliminate such sources and their effects. strategies by which to mitigate or eliminate such sources and their effects. CARE 2.20.2 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 2.20.3 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Solid waste landfills and hazardous material facilities in Unincorporated Hillsborough County shall be Solid waste landfills and hazardous material facilities in unincorporated Hillsborough County shall be sited CARE 2.20.4 5.1.2 sited and managed such that they will not adversely affect the rivers, tributaries and associated and managed such that they will not adversely affect the rivers and tributaries. floodplains and wetlands. CARE 2.20.5 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The Conservation and Aquifer Recharge Element River Resources section “Goals, Objectives and Policies” shall be known as the River Corridor Policy Overlay. Rivers and primary tributaries of the County shall be CARE 2.20.6 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.0.0 protected by a combination of Goals, Objectives and Policies as provided for in Care Goals 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as the River Corridor Policy Overlay. The County will continue to preserve natural Shorelines and reverse the trend toward hardened shores and channelization along rivers and primary tributaries. The County shall enforce a Shoreline construction CARE 2.21.0 controls as provided by the Tampa Port Authority and state statute to address Shoreline conservation. Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.5 Implementation of the following policies, and other policies throughout this Plan, will accomplish this objective: Shore alteration which would harden riverbanks shall be prohibited, except in cases of overriding public CARE 2.21.1 interest. Regulatory agencies shall be directed to continue to implement this policy in cases where its Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.5.2 implementation would be more stringent than enforcement of their regulations.
Publicly-owned or controlled lands shall continue to be improved by the restoration of vegetated riverbanks, including the gradual replacement of deteriorated seawalls and rip-rap with native vegetation. CARE 2.21.2 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.5 Planting over rip-rap riverbanks is encouraged, with proper preparation of the riverbanks to prevent erosion and ensure healthy vegetation. Improve existing County-owned/maintained boat ramps, where necessary. Natural riverbanks and natural levees along the rivers and tributaries shall be conserved, preserved, and Natural riverbanks, levees and vegetative buffers along river and tributaries shall be conserved, CARE 2.21.3 restored except in cases of overriding public interest. This shall not be construed to require restoration by 5.2.1 preserved, and restored unless authorized by the appropriate regulatory agencies. the private property owner. CARE 2.21.4 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Draining, clearing or filling wetlands hydrologically connected to rivers in Hillsborough County shall be CARE 2.21.5 Draining, clearing or filling wetlands hydrologically connected to the river shall be prohibited. 5.2.3 prohibited, except in cases of overriding public interest as established by the County and where authorized by the appropriate regulatory agencies. The County will control boat traffic, reduce the nuisances associated with boat traffic, and improve CARE 2.22.0 compliance with water safety laws along rivers and primary tributaries. Implementation of the following Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.1 policies will accomplish this objective: CARE 2.22.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 2.22.2 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted)
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To enhance public safety and natural resources, the County shall continue to establish and post marine To enhance public safety and natural resources, continue to establish and post marine regulatory speed CARE 2.22.3 regulatory speed zones, where appropriate, including in the vicinity of marinas, bridges, marine structures, 5.3.1 zones, where appropriate, including in the vicinity of marinas, bridges, marine structures, navigably navigably constricted areas and in areas of rivers where manatees are known to inhabit. constricted areas and in areas of rivers where manatees are known to inhabit. The County will follow established standards for development along rivers and primary tributaries. CARE 2.23.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.2 Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: CARE 2.23.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Water-dependent uses such as docks, boathouses and boardwalks shall constitute the only private over-the- Water dependent uses such as docks, boat slips and boardwalks shall constitute the only private over-the- CARE 2.23.2 water structures allowed on rivers. Structures that are clearly in the public interest, such as bridges, shall 5.3.4 water structures allowed on rivers. Structures that are clearly in the public interest, such as bridges, shall also be allowed. also be allowed. CARE 2.23.3 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Where river Shoreline exists in a natural state, all new boat ramps shall be designed to preserve the CARE 2.23.4 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.4.1 integrity of the Shorelines to the maximum extent possible. The County will continue to preserve, enhance and restore wildlife habitats and archaeological resources Preserve and restore natural vegetative and wildlife habitats and preserve archaeological resources along CARE 2.24.0 5.2.0 along rivers and primary tributaries. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: rivers and primary tributaries. The County shall continue to consult with and consider the recommendations of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for preventing or mitigating probable impacts upon fish and wildlife CARE 2.24.1 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.9.9 resources when determining the issuance of development approvals that may impact endangered or threatened species or species of special concern. Encourage the creation and acquisition of conservation easements along rivers and tributaries, pursuant to CARE 2.24.2 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.2 Section 704.06 F.S. The County will continue to minimize urban encroachment along the rivers by encouraging the establishment of a "green" river corridor through protection of the river banks and associated native CARE 2.25.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.2 and 3.8.5 vegetation along rivers and primary tributaries. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: The removal of healthy native trees, with a diameter at breast height of five inches or greater, is The removal of healthy native trees, with a diameter at breast height of five inches or greater, shall be prohibited within 100 feet of wetlands and/or other surface waters; except when reasonable property CARE 2.25.1 prohibited within 100 feet of the rivers’ EPC wetland lines, except when reasonable property utilization is 5.2.4 utilization is not possible without tree removal or in cases of overriding public interest or as part of not possible without tree removal or in cases of overriding public interest. standard, accepted habitat management and/or restoration practices. The use of public riverfront property shall preserve the riverbank where it exists in a natural state and shall CARE 2.25.2 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.5 protect associated natural resources. Hillsborough County recognizes the special character of, and shall not take any action which will impair the Hillsborough County recognizes the special character of its rivers and shall not take any action which will use or enjoyment of State-designated canoe trails in Hillsborough County. These areas include, but are not impair the use or enjoyment of state designated canoe trails in Hillsborough County. These areas include CARE 2.25.3 5.3.2 necessarily limited to: the Hillsborough River Canoe Trail, the Alafia River Canoe Trail, and the Little but not limited to the Hillsborough River Canoe Trail, the Alafia River Canoe Trail, and the Little Manatee Manatee River Canoe Trail. River Canoe Trail. No additional areas shall be designated with heavy or light industrial land use plan categories within 500 CARE 2.25.4 Moved and Incorporated into the Future Land Use Element feet of the rivers’ EPCHC wetland lines. In keeping with the natural character of the Rivers, parking lots and service roads shall be prohibited within In keeping with the natural character of the Rivers, parking lots and service roads are prohibited within 500 feet of the EPCHC wetland lines of the river and its tributaries, unless there is an Overriding Public 500 feet wetlands and/or other surface waters of the river and its tributaries, unless there is an CARE 2.25.5 5.4.1 Interest such as, but not limited to public facilities (parks, boat ramps, etc.), or reasonable use of the overriding public interest such as, but not limited to public facilities (parks, boat ramps, etc.), or property would otherwise not be possible. reasonable use of the property would otherwise not be possible. Promote the use of mechanisms designed to bring private undeveloped lands along the rivers into the public ownership or management, focusing on programs such as the Trust for Public Lands, tax incentives, CARE 2.25.6 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.1 impact fees, density credits, wildlife conservation easements, transfers of development rights and long- term leases. Make the Hillsborough River cleaner, safer and more attractive, protect its natural ecological functions To make the Hillsborough River cleaner, safer and more attractive, to protect its natural ecological functions which support plant and animal wildlife and to promote the enhancement of the river as a recreational CARE 3.0.0 which support plant and animal wildlife and to promote the enhancement of the river as a recreational and 6.0.0 and aesthetic asset to the surrounding community. This section shall serve as the Hillsborough River aesthetic asset to the surrounding community. Master Plan, pursuant to Chapter 86-335, Laws of Florida. Continue to protect this major source of drinking water and promote the improvement of water quality in Continue to protect this major source of drinking water and promote the improvement of water quality CARE 3.26.0 the river where it does not meet or exceed state water quality standards for its designated use. 6.1.0 in the Hillsborough River, where it does not meet or exceed State Water Quality Standards for its Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: designated use. No person shall control or attempt to control aquatic plants by chemical or biological means in the No person shall control or attempt to control aquatic plants by chemical or biological means in the Hillsborough River except as provided in a permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Hillsborough River except as provided in permits issued by the EPC and the Florida Fish and Wildlife CARE 3.26.1 Protection. Alternative methods to chemical control, and side effects of current methods, shall be 6.1.1 Conservation Commission. Alternative methods to chemical control, and side effects of current methods, evaluated on a regular basis and reported to the Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board in an effort to shall be evaluated on a regular basis and reported to the Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board in identify and promote less harmful methods of weed control. an effort to identify and promote less harmful methods of weed control.
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CARE 3.26.2 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Prevent further destruction of desirable natural vegetative buffers along the Hillsborough River and its Prevent further destruction of desirable natural vegetative buffers along the Hillsborough River and its CARE 3.26.3 6.1.2 tributaries. tributaries. Prevent potential contamination by effluent disposal from a wastewater treatment plant within the CARE 3.26.4 drainage basin by requiring advanced treatment and viral reduction of all sewage in the drainage basin 6.1.3 Wastewater treatment facilities within the drainage basin will meet or exceed regulatory standards. which is part of an effluent disposal program. Reverse the trend toward hardened shores and channelization. Implementation of the following policy will CARE 3.27.0 6.2.0 Reverse the trend toward hardened shores and channelization on the Hillsborough River. support this objective: To preserve natural wildlife habitat, the construction of vertical seawalls in the Upper Hillsborough River, To preserve natural wildlife habitat, construction of vertical seawalls in the Upper Hillsborough River, north CARE 3.27.1 6.2.1 north of Fletcher Avenue, will be prohibited, unless in cases of overriding public interest or where of Fletcher Avenue, shall be prohibited. authorized by the appropriate regulatory agencies. Support the elimination of vertical seawalls and replacement with natural slopes and wetland vegetation Support the elimination of hardened Shoreline and replacement with natural slopes and wetland CARE 3.27.2 6.2.2 along the river banks as existing bulkheads are repaired or replaced. vegetation along the riverbanks as existing bulkheads are repaired or replaced. The County shall continue to cooperate with state and federal programs to provide for improved boat Continue to cooperate with state and federal programs to provide for improved boat traffic control in the traffic control in the Hillsborough River and shall minimize public use conflicts and nuisances by promoting CARE 3.28.0 6.3.0 Hillsborough River and minimize public use conflicts and nuisances by promoting the enforcement of the enforcement of water safety laws. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this water safety laws. objective: CARE 3.28.1 New marinas shall be prohibited on the upper Hillsborough River. 6.3.1 New marinas shall be prohibited on the Upper Hillsborough River. CARE 3.28.2 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) CARE 3.28.3 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted)
The construction of new ramps shall be severely restricted by establishing criteria for justification and CARE 3.28.4 6.3.2 The construction of new boat ramps is restricted along the Hillsborough River. requiring any proposals to meet criteria.
Water skiing on the river shall be allowed only between the dam (near the City of Tampa Water Treatment Water skiing on the Hillsborough River is allowed only between the dam (Tippin Water Treatment facility) CARE 3.28.5 6.3.3 Plant), and the 56th Street bridge. and the 56th Street bridge. To prevent riverbank erosion, protect wildlife habitat, and ensure public safety, especially during low To prevent riverbank erosion, protect wildlife habitat, and ensure public safety, especially during low water CARE 3.28.6 6.3.4 water periods, that portion of the river north of 56th Street shall be posted with "Idle Speed, No Wake" periods, that portion of the river north of 56th Street shall be posted with "Idle speed, no wake" signs. signs.
In recognition of the designation of a portion of the Hillsborough River that flows within or along the In recognition of the Florida Designated Paddling Trail on the Hillsborough River, from Fletcher Avenue, County’s jurisdictional limits as a state recreational trail (canoe), from the Fletcher Avenue, southerly and CARE 3.28.7 6.3.5 southerly and downstream to River Hills Park, the County will not take any action which will impair its use downstream to River hills Park, the County shall recognize the special character of this part of the river and as designated by the state within or along its jurisdictional limits. shall not take any action which will impair its use as designated by the state.
The County shall implement standards for development in the river corridor. Implementation of the CARE 3.29.0 6.4.0 Implement standards for development in the Hillsborough River corridor. following policies will accomplish this objective: Within 100 feet of the river’s wetlands, existing publicly owned parking lots, loading docks, and service Within 100 feet of the river’s EPC wetland lines, existing publicly-owned parking lots, loading docks, and areas (containing such items as trash receptacles and machinery) are required to be screened from the CARE 3.29.1 service areas (containing such items as trash receptacles and machinery) shall be screened from the river by 6.4.1 river by dense planting using Florida Friendly Landscaping principles and native vegetation when dense planting using Florida Friendly Landscaping principles and native vegetation when appropriate. appropriate. CARE 3.29.2 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The County shall support the guidelines and standards for riverfront development as recommended in the Support the guidelines and standards for riverfront development as recommended in the Hillsborough CARE 3.29.3 6.4.2 Hillsborough River Corridor Overlay Study. River Corridor Overlay Study. Develop and implement construction and placement standards for ramps, docks, seawalls, and other Maintain construction standards for ramps, docks, seawalls, and other marine construction on the CARE 3.30.0 6.5.0 marine construction. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: Hillsborough River.
The number of docks in single family zoning districts shall be limited to one per zoning lot. Shared The number of docks in single family zoning districts is limited to one per zoning lot. Shared ownership of CARE 3.30.1 ownership of docks is encouraged in all new subdivisions adjacent to the river. Shared ownership may be 6.5.1 docks is encouraged in all new subdivisions adjacent to the river. Shared ownership may be accomplished accomplished by construction on the property line or by establishing the dock(s) as common property. by construction on the property line or by establishing the dock(s) as common property. Multifamily zoning districts shall be permitted one dock per zoning lot and one additional dock shall be Multifamily zoning districts are permitted one dock per zoning lot and one additional dock for every 100 permitted for every 100 feet of linear river frontage in excess of 100 feet. Where multiple docks are feet of linear river frontage in excess of 100 feet. Where multiple docks are permitted, they must be CARE 3.30.2 6.5.2 permitted, they shall be clustered with a maximum separation of 30 feet between docks. Each dock shall clustered with a maximum separation of 30 feet between docks. Each dock is limited to no more than contain no more than two berths. two berths. Continue to support the multi-jurisdictional distribution of a pamphlet detailing proper marine construction Continue to support the multijurisdictional distribution of a pamphlet detailing proper marine by the Tampa Port Authority (TPA), the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC), the Department of CARE 3.30.3 6.5.3 construction by Port Tampa Bay, EPC, FDEP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local building departments Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local building departments and other and other appropriate entities that can effectively provide the pamphlet to contractors and the public. appropriate entities that can effectively provide the pamphlet to contractors and the public.
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Support the requirement of a local specialty license for contractors involved in marine construction projects Maintain the requirement of a local specialty license for contractors involved in marine construction CARE 3.30.4 to assure the proper placement, methods and materials are used in the construction of seawall, docks, 6.5.4 projects to assure the proper placement, methods and materials are used in the construction of seawall, ramps and other marine-related structures. docks, ramps and other marine related structures. Continue to manage the Hillsborough River as an important community asset and provide appropriate Continue to manage the Hillsborough River as an important community asset and provide appropriate CARE 3.31.0 public access to this valuable natural amenity. Implementation of the following Policies will accomplish this 6.6.0 public access to this valuable natural amenity. Objective: Private landowners are encouraged to provide public vistas, dedications of land interests, and Private landowners are encouraged to provide public vistas, dedications of land interests, and CARE 3.31.1 pedestrian/bike paths which link public and private property within the river corridor into a linear greenbelt 6.6.1 pedestrian/bike paths which link public and private property within the river corridor into a linear system. greenbelt system. At public access points, the County should provide information on laws created to minimize use conflicts At public access points, provide information on laws created to minimize use conflicts and mitigate public CARE 3.31.2 6.6.2 and mitigate public nuisances along the Hillsborough River. nuisances along the Hillsborough River, where feasible. Acquire vacant waterfront parcels as they are available and restrict the sale of County-owned riverfront Acquire vacant waterfront parcels as they are available and restrict the sale of County owned riverfront CARE 3.31.3 6.6.3 property. property. The County shall not vacate dead-end roads on the riverfront and shall use them for passive open space and Dead-end roads on the riverfront will not be vacated and will be utilized for passive open space and CARE 3.31.4 6.6.4 stormwater retention, where environmentally feasible. stormwater retention, where environmentally feasible. Continue to preserve and enhance wildlife habitats and preserve archaeological resources. Implementation Continue to preserve and enhance wildlife habitats and preserve archaeological resources on the CARE 3.32.0 6.7.0 of the following policies will accomplish this objective: Hillsborough River. The removal of exotic nuisance plant species from the riverbank shall be encouraged, and may be required The removal of exotic nuisance species from riverbanks shall be encouraged and may be required as a CARE 3.32.1 6.7.1 as a permitting condition. permitting condition. Preserve the rural character of the Upper Hillsborough River by discouraging additional development within Preserve the Rural character of the Upper Hillsborough River by discouraging additional development CARE 3.33.0 the river corridor except for those sites improved or developed that are dedicated to passive recreational 6.8.0 within the river corridor except for those sites improved or developed that are dedicated to passive pursuits. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: recreational pursuits. The upper Hillsborough River shall be managed as a wildlife habitat corridor to provide an area for wildlife The Upper Hillsborough River shall be managed as a Wildlife Habitat Corridor to provide an area for CARE 3.33.1 6.8.1 passage. wildlife passage. Recreation facilities in the upper Hillsborough River corridor shall be designed to minimize impacts upon Recreation facilities in the Upper Hillsborough River Corridor shall be designed to minimize impacts upon wildlife habitat by encouraging less disruptive passive pursuits such as hiking, nature study, photography, CARE 3.33.2 6.8.2 wildlife habitat by encouraging less disruptive passive pursuits such as hiking, nature study, photography, picnicking, fishing, and canoeing. No buildings shall be constructed within 500 feet of the river’s EPC picnicking, fishing, and canoeing. No buildings shall be constructed within 500 feet of the river’s wetlands. wetland lines. To preserve the quiet pristine character of the upper Hillsborough River, additional boat docks and ramps To preserve the quiet pristine character of the upper Hillsborough River, additional boat docks and ramps in CARE 3.33.3 6.8.3 in this section of the river are prohibited, unless authorized by appropriate regulatory agencies. This this section of the river are prohibited. This provision shall not apply to canoe launches. provision shall not apply to canoe launches. CARE 4.0.0 To preserve, protect and promote the Alafia River and its natural resources and recreational benefits. Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.0.0
The County shall maintain water quality, and improve water quality where it does not meet or exceed State CARE 4.34.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.1.0 water quality standards for its designated use, thereby protecting and improving habitat for marine life.
The County shall continue to preserve and restore natural vegetation and wildlife habitats, and preserve CARE 4.35.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.0 archaeological resources. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: CARE 4.35.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Encourage the reclamation of mined lands along the Alafia River with native vegetation and encourage Encourage the reclamation of lands along rivers with native vegetation and encourage public acquisition, CARE 4.35.2 5.4.2 public acquisition for wildlife corridors, where appropriate. where appropriate. Promote the use of mechanisms designed to bring private undeveloped lands along the river into the public ownership or management, focusing on programs such as the Trust for Public Lands, tax incentives, impact CARE 4.35.3 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.1 fees, density credits, wildlife conservation easements, transfers of development rights and long-term leases. Recognizing the aesthetic, biological and economic value of the natural river corridor, buffer requirements CARE 4.35.4 in connection with development along the Alafia River shall be applied in accordance with buffer policies Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.2 established in the Conservation and Aquifer Recharge Element. The County shall continue to protect terrestrial and marine wildlife and their habitats. Implementation of CARE 4.36.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.1 the following policies will accomplish this objective:
Provide manatee protection on the Alafia River by posting reduced speed signs in areas of known manatee CARE 4.36.1 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.1 habitation and enforcing them.
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The County shall minimize river use conflict and mitigate public nuisances that adversely affect inhabitants CARE 4.37.0 5.3.3 Minimize river use conflict and mitigate public nuisances. along the river. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective:
CARE 4.37.1 The Alafia River shall be recognized as important for canoeing as well as other recreational pursuits. Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.2
The County shall seek state funding through the Marine Patrol derelict vessel removal program to remove Seek state funding through the Marine Patrol Derelict Vessel Removal Program to remove all abandoned CARE 4.37.2 5.3.5 all abandoned craft recommended for removal by the Marine Patrol or Tampa Port Authority. craft recommended for removal by the Marine Patrol or Port Tampa Bay. All abandoned/deteriorated docks and seawalls shall be removed at the expense of the owner upon Upon advisement of Port Tampa Bay, all abandoned/deteriorated docks and seawalls shall be removed at advisement of the Tampa Port Authority. Removal shall occur within an amortization period set forth by the expense of the owner. Removal shall occur within an amortization period set forth by the Port CARE 4.37.3 5.3.6 the Port Authority. Any replacement structures shall be constructed according to the recommended Authority. Any replacement structures shall be constructed according to the recommended criteria criteria specified by the Port Authority. specified by the Port Authority. The County shall preserve the natural Shoreline and prevent further channelization. Implementation of the CARE 4.38.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.5 following policies will accomplish this objective: CARE 4.38.1 Prohibit backfilling of waterfront properties or extension of these lots through artificial means. Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.6
Increase public awareness of the ecological and economic implications resulting from hardening of CARE 4.38.2 Shorelines and the removal of native vegetation and wildlife habitats along the river. Provide information Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.7 through permitting agencies and appropriate parks and recreation entities. Implement the following guidelines for development within the river corridor. Implementation of the CARE 4.39.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.4.0 following policies will accomplish this objective: The County shall support development of criteria for the Alafia River that protect the river corridor from Implement standards for development addressing the unique qualities, visual intrusion, protection and CARE 4.39.1 visual intrusion. The County shall consider including criteria similar to that which has been established for 5.4.0 use in the river corridors. the State Scenic Rivers System. To recognize and maintain this unique water resource which provides economic and recreational CARE 5.0.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.0 opportunities, as well as vital wildlife habitat. The County shall continue to support maintaining and improving water quality in each appropriate water CARE 5.40.0 classification found in the Little Manatee River, or improving water quality where it does not meet or Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.1.0 exceed state water quality standards for its designated use. Preserve wildlife habitats and archaeological resources. Implementation of the following policies will CARE 5.41.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.0 accomplish this objective: CARE 5.41.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Until such time as scientifically defensible setbacks and buffers are determined and implemented in accordance with policy located in the Conservation and Aquifer Recharge Element, clearing or filling of CARE 5.41.2 natural plant communities within 50 feet of the Environmental Protection Commission wetland Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.2 jurisdictional line or within 100 feet of the mean and ordinary high water line, whichever is greater, shall be restricted in urban and suburban land use categories. Provide manatee protection on the Little Manatee River by posting reduced speed signs in areas of known CARE 5.41.3 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.1 manatee habitation and enforcing them. The County shall continue to minimize urban encroachment upon the river bank by encouraging the protection of the river corridor. River corridor preservation can best be achieved through protection of the CARE 5.42.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.5 natural Shoreline, and associated wetlands and uplands. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: CARE 5.42.1 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) The Little Manatee River shall be recognized as providing important wildlife habitat and managed as a CARE 5.42.2 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.0 corridor for wildlife passage. CARE 5.42.3 The Little Manatee River shall be recognized as an important recreational resource. Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.2 Recreation facilities in the Little Manatee River corridor shall be designed to minimize impacts upon CARE 5.42.4 essential and significant wildlife habitat. This is to be achieved by encouraging passive river corridor uses, Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.0 such as: hiking, picnicking, nature study, photography, fishing, and canoeing. CARE 5.42.5 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) Recognizing the aesthetic, biological and economic value of the natural river corridor, new buffer CARE 5.42.6 requirements in connection with development along the Little Manatee River shall be established in Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.2 accordance with policy located in the Conservation and Aquifer Recharge Element.
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The County shall continue to develop and review policies and strategies addressing the unique qualities, CARE 5.43.0 protection and use of the Little Manatee River. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.4.0 objective: Appropriate Soil Conservation Service Best Management Practices shall continue to be reviewed and CARE 5.43.1 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.3.1 considered as appropriate tools to help implement this Plan. Appropriate provisions from the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan shall continue to be Appropriate provisions from the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan shall continue to be CARE 5.43.2 considered as appropriate tools to help implement this Plan or other applicable plans endorsed by the 4.1.1 considered as appropriate tools to help implement this Plan or other applicable plans endorsed by the Board of County Commissioners. Board of County Commissioners. CARE 6.0.0 To preserve, protect and promote the Palm River and its natural resources and recreational benefits. Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.0.0 The County shall maintain water quality, and improve water quality where it does not meet or exceed State CARE 6.44.0 water quality standards for its designated use, thereby protecting and improving habitat for marine life. Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.1.0 Implementation of the following policy will support this objective: The County shall continue to preserve and restore natural vegetation, and wildlife habitats, and preserve CARE 6.45.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.0 archaeological resources. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective:
Recognizing the aesthetic, biological and economic value of the natural river corridor, setback/buffer CARE 6.45.1 requirements in connection with development along the Palm River shall be applied in accordance with Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.1 setback buffer policy policies established in the Conservation and Aquifer Recharge Element. The County shall continue to protect terrestrial and marine wildlife and their habitats. Implementation of CARE 6.46.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.2.0 the following policies will accomplish this objective: Provide manatee protection on the Palm River by posting reduced speed signs in areas of known manatee CARE 6.46.1 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.1 habitation and enforcing them. The County shall minimize river use conflict and mitigate public nuisances that adversely affect inhabitants CARE 6.47.0 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.3 along the river. Implementation of the following policies will accomplish this objective: CARE 6.47.1 The Palm River shall be recognized as important for recreational pursuits. Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.0 The County shall seek state funding through the Marine Patrol derelict vessel removal program to remove CARE 6.47.2 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.5 all abandoned craft recommended for removal by the Marine Patrol or Tampa Port Authority. All abandoned/deteriorated docks and seawalls shall be removed at the expense of the owner upon advisement of the Tampa Port Authority. Removal shall occur within an amortization period set forth by CARE 6.47.3 Incorporated into proposed E&S 5.3.6 the Port Authority. Any replacement structures shall be constructed according to the recommended criteria specified by the Port Authority. Continue to preserve natural shorelines and reverse the trend toward hardened shores and The County shall preserve the natural Shoreline and prevent further channelization. Implementation of the CARE 6.48.0 5.2.5 channelization along rivers and primary tributaries. Continue to the restoration of vegetated shorelines, following policies will accomplish this objective: including the gradual replacement of deteriorated seawalls and rip-rap with native vegetation. Prohibit backfilling of waterfront properties or extension of waterfront lots through artificial means, CARE 6.48.1 Prohibit backfilling of waterfront properties or extension of these lots through artificial means. 5.2.6 unless authorized by appropriate regulatory agencies. Increase public awareness of the ecological and economic implications resulting from hardening of Increase public awareness of the ecological and economic implications resulting from hardening of CARE 6.48.2 Shorelines and the removal of native vegetation and wildlife habitats along the river. Provide information 5.2.7 Shorelines and the removal of native vegetation and wildlife habitats along the river. through permitting agencies and appropriate parks and recreation entities. CARE 6.49.0 Reserved Deleted - reserved(text in policy was formerly deleted) To protect the natural resources of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve from environmental degradation Protect the natural resources of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve from environmental degradation CARE 7.0.0 4.0.0 and manage the Preserve's resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of Hillsborough County. and manage the Preserve's resources for the benefit and enjoyment of all residents.
New permitted discharges likely to impact the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve will be required to meet or exceed applicable federal, state, regional and local water quality standards through cooperation with the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC), the Southwest Florida Water New permitted discharges likely to impact the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve will meet or exceed CARE 7.50.0 Management District (SWFWMD), the Hillsborough County Public Health Unit (HCPHU) and the Florida 4.1.3 applicable water quality standards. Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). As a means of ensuring this, the County will request these agencies to develop a system whereby 2-5% of permitted point and non-point discharge structures are monitored in the field (as-builts) to document that they are operating as permitted.
The County shall participate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Cockroach Bay CARE 7.50.1 Aquatic Preserve Management Advisory Team and other applicable organizations to revise and implement 4.1.0 Continue to implement the "Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan." the "Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan."
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The County shall work with the Department of Environmental Protection, the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) and the Hillsborough County Public Health Unit (HCPHU) to CARE 7.50.2 identify the sources of pollution responsible for the closure of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve to public 4.1.2 Take all practical action to revive the shellfish habitat of the Cockroach Bay Area. shell fishing, and, upon identification, will develop a program to identify means of eliminating such sources in a timely but cost-effective manner. The County shall review, and mitigate or restrict as appropriate, all proposed development likely to impact Review, and mitigate or restrict as appropriate, all proposed development likely to impact the Cockroach CARE 7.50.3 the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve to ensure that water quality or habitat degradation, either attributable 4.1.4 Bay Aquatic Preserve to ensure that water quality or habitat degradation does not occur. to the development alone or in combination with other developments, does not occur.
The County shall seek to establish a scientifically defensible protective buffer zone between the Cockroach Seek to establish a scientifically defensible protective buffer zone between the Cockroach Bay Aquatic CARE 7.50.4 Bay Aquatic Preserve and adjacent upland land uses to prevent degradation of water quality and aquatic 4.1.5 Preserve and adjacent upland land uses to prevent degradation of water quality and aquatic vegetative vegetative habitats as part of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan. habitats.
The Board of County Commissioners shall continue to support preservation, restoration and monitoring goals in the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve with those responsible agencies and stakeholders represented Continue to support preservation, restoration and monitoring goals in the Cockroach Bay Aquatic CARE 7.50.5 4.1.6 by the County, the Planning Commission, the Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough Preserve. Community College, state and regional agency staff, concerned citizens and area landowners. The County will utilize a variety of mechanisms, such as the use of natural plant communities for the treatment of stormwater, detention of stormwater, and purchase of lands by the Environmental Lands CARE 7.50.6 Duplicative of ROSE 4.2 Acquisition and Protection (ELAP) Program for multiple use as wildlife habitat and stormwater management. The County will continue to coordinate with Hillsborough Community College’s efforts at the Cockroach Bay Environmental Studies Center to study land management practices such as exotic plant control and fire CARE 7.50.7 Effort has concluded and no longer necessary in Plan management. The Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program can utilize the results of such studies to more effectively manage lands purchased throughout the area of concern.
The County will request the ELAP Program to purchase suitable parcels in the Area of Concern and CARE 7.50.8 Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.9.5 incorporate site restoration projects that achieve water quality and/or habitat benefits to the Preserve.
The County will work with the appropriate authorities, including the Environmental Protection Commission Work with the appropriate authorities, including the EPC and the FDEP, to implement means of CARE 7.50.9 and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to implement means of protecting seagrasses 4.1.7 protecting seagrasses from propeller dredging throughout the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. from propeller dredging throughout the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. The County will encourage all appropriate agricultural or construction operations within the Cockroach Bay drainage basin to develop and apply soil conservation measures and implement Best Management Practices CARE 7.50.10 Programmatic in nature and not necessary in Plan (BMPs). Upon completion of the County's Stormwater Management Master Plan for this area, the County will require the use of BMPs. The County shall have sufficient and reliable energy available to meet the future needs of Hillsborough Ensure sufficient, reliable and clean energy is available to meet the future needs of Hillsborough County CARE 8.0.0 1.0.0 County residents, businesses and government, and development practices shall be resource efficient. residents, businesses, and government.
CARE 8.51.0 Hillsborough County will engage in and promote practices that result in energy conservation and efficiency. 1.1.1 Engage in and promote practices that result in energy conservation and efficiency.
The County will continue to offer energy conservation and efficiency information to enable residents, Continue to offer energy conservation and efficiency information to enable residents, businesses and CARE 8.51.1 1.1.2 businesses and county employees to reduce electrical loads and demands on the electrical utility system. County employees to reduce electrical loads and demands on the electrical utility system. The County will continue to enhance employee awareness of energy efficiency through training and periodic CARE 8.51.2 Incorporated into proposed E&S 1.1.2 notifications. The County will educate consumers about the importance of and need for energy conservation and CARE 8.51.3 Incorporated into proposed E&S 1.1.2 efficiency, for example, running public service announcements about energy conservation and efficiency. The County will conserve energy and become more energy efficient within its operations by developing and Conserve energy and become more energy efficient within operations by developing and adopting a CARE 8.51.4 1.1.3 adopting a comprehensive energy management plan. comprehensive energy management plan. CARE 8.51.5 The County will study the potential for incorporating alternative energy sources at County-owned facilities. Incorporated into proposed E&S 1.1.1 and 1.1.3 The County will continue to pursue energy-saving options for exterior lighting of County buildings and CARE 8.51.6 Incorporated into proposed E&S 1.1.1 and 1.1.3 facilities. CARE 8.52.0 The County will encourage energy efficient and sustainable development practices. 1.1.4 Promote energy efficient and sustainable development practices. The County will encourage builders and developers to exceed the minimum requirements for energy Encourage builders and developers to exceed the minimum requirements for energy efficiency of the CARE 8.52.1 efficiency of the Florida Building Code by sharing information on available training, tools or literature on 1.1.5 Florida Building Code by sharing information on available training, tools, or literature on resource resource efficient development. efficient development.
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The County will explore sponsoring or partnering with organizations such as the Cooperative Extension CARE 8.52.2 Service, University of Florida to educate consumers about emerging practices in energy conservation and Incorporated into proposed E&S 1.1.2 sustainable development. The County will explore creating incentives for new homes, developments and commercial buildings to CARE 8.52.3 become certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” Moved to the Future Land Use Element (LEED) program, the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), or meet similar standards of development. CARE 8.52.4 The County will seek to maintain and increase environmentally beneficial plant life. Incorporated into proposed E&S 3.7.7 The County will work towards increasing the supply of recycled content materials by expanding curbside or CARE 8.52.5 Covered by new solid waste policy dumpster recycling to business and commercial users. The County will support the development of and consider use of alternative energy/fuel in order to achieve CARE 8.53.0 1.2.0 Support the development, and consider use, of alternative energy/fuel. energy supplies that are secure, sustainable and not harmful to the environment. The County will support the adoption of federal, state and local polices that foster domestic production of CARE 8.53.1 1.2.1 Support domestic production of environmentally safe energy sources. environmentally safe energy sources. The County will seek to diversify its fuel supply and reduce its use of fossil fuels by using alternative energy Promote the use of alternative energy technology for existing, new and renovated County facilities and CARE 8.53.2 1.2.2 technologies where feasible. vehicles. The County will investigate the use of alternative energy technology for existing, new and renovated County CARE 8.53.3 Incorporated into proposed E&S 1.2.2 facilities. The County will seek to stimulate economic growth of new business, business expansion and development CARE 8.53.4 Incorporated into proposed E&S 1.2.3 of technology in alternative energy and alternative fuel in Hillsborough County. Regulations and performance standards shall be developed to ensure that water quality and quantity, Regulations and performance standards shall ensure that water quality and quantity, environmentally FLUE A.39.0 environmentally sensitive area, Wildlife habitats, rivers and creeks are protected from degradation by 3.7.1 sensitive areas, wildlife habitats, lakes, rivers and creeks are protected from degradation by development. development. Promote public land acquisition projects and public land dedications that remove land in the River Corridor Promote public land acquisition projects and public land dedications that remove land in the River Overlay District from development, particularly those lands vegetated by natural plant communities, those Corridor Overlay District from development, particularly lands vegetated by natural plant communities, FLUE A.39.6 3.9.6 containing or buffering environmentally sensitive areas, those contributing to Aquifer Recharge, or those containing or buffering environmentally sensitive areas, contributing to aquifer recharge, or those providing Wildlife habitat. providing wildlife habitat. Regulate development in areas that possess the following characteristics: wetlands, 100-year floodplain, Discourage development in areas that possess the following characteristics wetlands, 100-year floodplain, FLUE 3-1.4 3.7.2 and/or habitats for Listed Species as provided under local rules and regulations including mitigation as and/or habitat for species on the federal or state threatened or endangered list. required.
Restrict clearing or filling of natural plant communities within 50 feet of wetlands and/or other surface Restrict clearing or filling of natural plant communities within 50 feet of the Environmental Protection waters, rivers, creeks, and designated River Corridor Overlay Districts or within 100 feet of the mean and Commission wetland jurisdictional line of rivers and creeks designated as River Corridor Overlay Districts or ordinary high-water line of such rivers and creeks, whichever is greater. within 100 feet of the mean and ordinary high water line of such rivers and creeks, whichever is greater. If FLUE A.39.4 5.2.2 no beneficial use of the property is possible without clearing or filling within this area, impose conditions If no beneficial use of the property is possible without clearing or filling within this area, impose which will mitigate the adverse impact of these activities on wildlife habitat, native vegetation and natural conditions which will mitigate the adverse impact of these activities on wildlife habitat, native vegetation stormwater filtration systems. and natural stormwater filtration systems.
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