City of Layton, Florida Comprehensive Plan
Adopted 11-16-1990 Ordinance No. 90-11-03
Amended: 03-12-2009 Ordinance No. 2009-03-01 Ordinance No. 2018-04-01
The City of Layton, Florida 68260 Overseas Highway Layton, Florida 33001 305-664-4667 www.cityoflayton.com
History of Comprehensive Plan Amendments Adopted 11-16-1990 Ordinance No. 90-11-03 Amended 06-14-1996 Ordinance No. 96-06-01 Amended 12-18-2003 Ordinance No. 03-09-01 Amended 08-05-2005 Ordinance No. 05-03-01 Amended 02-07-2008 Ordinance No. 08-02-01 Amended 12-04-2008 Ordinance No. 08-08-01 Amended 03-12-2009 Ordinance No. 09-03-01 Amended Ordinance No. 16-03-01
Revised:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...... 1 1.1 CHAPTER 163.3161 - 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES ...... 1 1.1.1 Chapter 380.0552, Florida Statutes ...... 2
1.2 CHAPTER 9J-5, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ...... 3 1.2.1 Format Requirements ...... 3 1.2.2 Data and Analysis Requirements ...... 4 1.2.3 Level of Service Standard Requirements ...... 4 1.2.4 Internal Consistency Requirements ...... 5 1.2.5 Plan Implementation Requirements ...... 5
1.3 COMPONENTS OF THE LAYTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ...... 5 1.3.1 Goals, Objectives and Policies ...... 5 1.3.2 Capital Improvements Implementation ...... 6 1.3.3 Monitoring and Evaluation, and Plan Implementation ...... 6 1.3.4 Maps Showing Future Conditions ...... 6 1.3.5 Comprehensive Plan Adoption Ordinance...... 6
1.4 SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION ...... 6
1.5 PLANNING PERIOD ...... 6
2.0 CONSISTENCY OF THE LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ...... 7 2.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 7
2.2 CONSISTENCY REQUIREMENTS ...... 7
2.3 CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS ...... 7
3.0 FUTURE LAND USE ...... 12 3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 12
3.2 LAND USE DATA SUMMARY ...... 12 3.2.1 Overview ...... 13 3.2.2 Topography ...... 13 3.2.3 Soil Conditions and Mineral Resources ...... 13 3.2.4 Flooding Potential ...... 13 3.2.5 Native Vegetation ...... 15 3.2.6 Surface Water Bodies, Beaches and Shores...... 16 3.2.7 Existing Land Use Inventory ...... 16 3.2.8 Special Conditions ...... 20 3.2.9 Projected Population Growth ...... 20
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3.3 SUMMARY OF LAND USE ANALYSES ...... 20 3.3.1 Availability of Facilities and Services ...... 20 3.3.2 Projected Land Development ...... 20 3.3.3 Natural Resources ...... 21 3.3.4 Historic Resources ...... 21
3.4 FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP ...... 21
3.5 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ...... 25 3.5.1 City Goal Statement ...... 25 3.5.2 Objectives & Policies ...... 25
4.0 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ...... 37 4.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 37
4.2 INVENTORY OF EXISTING TRAFFIC CIRCULATION SYSTEM ...... 37 4.2.1 Roadway Classifications ...... 37 4.2.2 Roadway Description ...... 37 4.2.3 Traffic Volumes ...... 39 4.2.4 Other Modes of Transportation ...... 39
4.3 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING ROADWAY DEFICIENCIES ...... 39 4.3.1 Levels of Service ...... 39 4.3.2 Analysis of Existing Deficiencies ...... 40 4.3.3 Accident Data Analysis ...... 40
4.4 ANALYSIS OF PROJECTED NEEDS ...... 40
4.5 ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES ...... 40 4.5.1 Florida Transportation & Monroe County Plans ...... 40
4.6 GOAL, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ...... 41 4.6.1 City Goal Statement ...... 41 4.6.2 Objectives and Policies ...... 41
5.0 HOUSING ...... 43 5.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 43
5.2 HOUSING DATA SUMMARY ...... 43 5.2.1 Housing and Household Characteristics ...... 43 5.2.2 Housing Condition ...... 44 5.2.3 Relocation Housing ...... 45 5.2.4 Housing for Low and Moderate Income Families ...... 45 5.2.5 Projected Growth ...... 45
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5.2.6 Group Facilities and Homes ...... 45 5.2.7 Mobile Homes ...... 45 5.2.8 Historically Significant Housing ...... 46 5.2.9 Rural and Farm worker Housing ...... 46
5.3 HOUSING ANALYSIS ...... 46 5.3.1 Housing Projections ...... 46 5.3.2 Household Characteristics Projections ...... 46 5.3.3 Housing Delivery Process ...... 46 5.3.4 Alternative Housing Issues ...... 46 5.3.5 Availability of Services ...... 46 5.3.6 Low and Moderate Income Housing ...... 47 5.3.7 Conservation Activities ...... 47
5.4 HOUSING GOAL, OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES ...... 47 5.4.1 City Goal Statement ...... 47 5.4.2 Objectives and Policies ...... 47
6.0 INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 52 6.1 SANITARY SEWER DATA SUMMARY ...... 52
6.2 POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT DATA SUMMARY ...... 52
6.3 SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT DATA SUMMARY ...... 53
6.4 DRAINAGE SUB-ELEMENT DATA SUMMARY ...... 53
6.5 NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT ...... 54
6.6 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ...... 54 6.6.1 City Goal Statement ...... 54 6.6.2 Objectives and Policies ...... 54
7.0 CONSERVATION ...... 65 7.1 DATA AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS ...... 65 7.1.1 Natural Resources ...... 65 7.1.2 Recreation and Conservation Land Uses ...... 66 7.1.3 Hazardous Waste Disposal ...... 66
7.2 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ...... 64 7.2.1 City Goal Statement ...... 64 7.2.2 Objectives and Policies ...... 64
8.0 COASTAL MANAGEMENT ...... 68
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8.1 DATA AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS ...... 68 8.1.1 Land Use ...... 68 8.1.2 Natural Resources ...... 68 8.1.3 Estuarine Pollution Assessment ...... 70 8.1.4 Natural Disaster Planning ...... 70 8.1.5 Coastal High-Hazard Areas and Post-Disaster Redevelopment ...... 70
8.2 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ...... 71 8.2.1 City Goal ...... 71 8.2.2 Objectives and Policies ...... 71
9.0 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ...... 83 9.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 83
9.2 EXISTING RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE SITES AND FACILITIES ...... 84
9.3 RECREATIONAL NEEDS ...... 84
9.4 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ...... 85 9.4.1 City Goal Statement ...... 85 9.4.2 Objectives and Policies ...... 85
10.0 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ...... 88 10.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 88
10.2 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION DATA SUMMARY ...... 88
10.3 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ANALYSIS ...... 89
10.4 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ...... 90 10.4.1 City Goal Statement ...... 90 10.4.2 Objectives and Policies ...... 90
11.0 ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT ...... 92 11.1 ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS ...... 92
11.2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE SOURCES...... 92 Projected Revenues and Expenditures ...... 93
11.3 NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ...... 95 11.3.1 Potable Water and Wastewater Treatment ...... 96 11.3.2 Solid Waste ...... 96 11.3.3 Drainage ...... 96 11.3.4 Parks and Recreation ...... 96 11.3.5 Roads (Traffic Circulation) ...... 97
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11.3.6 Police and Fire Protection ...... 97 11.3.7 Administrative Facilities ...... 97
11.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GOAL, OBJECTIVES & POLICIES ...... 97 11.4.1 City Goal Statement ...... 97 11.4.2 Objectives and Policies ...... 97
11.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ...... 99 Five-Year Capital Improvements Program/Schedule (CIS) ...... 100
12.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS, AND IMPLEMENTATION ...... 102 12.1 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ...... 102
12.2 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ...... 103
12.3 CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT ...... 104
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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 2-1 State Comprehensive Goals ...... 8 Figure 3-1 FEMA Map ...... 14 Table 3-1 Existing Land Use - City Of Layton ...... 17 Figure 3-2 Vegetative Communities ...... 20 Figure 3-3 Existing Development ...... 22 Figure 3-4 Future Land Use Map ...... 24 Figure 4-1 Existing and Future Road Network in Layton ...... 38 Table 5-1 City of Layton Housing Stock by Type of Unit, 1980, 1990 & 2000 ...... 43 Table 5-2 Housing Classification Criteria for Substandard Units ...... 44 Table 9-1 Recreation Facilities In or Near Layton ...... 84 Table 10-1 Intergovernmental Coordination & Functions ...... 88 Table 10-2 Intergovernmental Coordination Contacts ...... 89 Table CIS Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements ...... 100
EXHIBIT 1
2016 WATER SUPPLY WORK PLAN………………………………………………………………………………………………………113
EXHIBIT 2
City of Layton: Projected Sea Level Rise 1’ Inundation 147
APPENDIX 1
FKAA 20-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM……………………………………………………………………….135
APPENDIX 2
Florida Keys Local Mitigation Strategy…………………………………………………………………………………………..137
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Ordinance 08-08-01 Amended: 12-04-2008 1
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Chapter 163.3161 - 163.3215, Florida Statutes (the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act) and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code (i.e. Minimum Criteria for Review of Local Government Comprehensive Plans and Determination of Compliance) establish basic requirements for the format and content of the City of Layton Comprehensive Plan.
1.2 CHAPTER 163.3161 - 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES
Chapter 163.3164(3), Florida Statutes defines ―Comprehensive Plan‖ as a ―Plan that meets the requirements of Sections 163.3177 and 163.3178‖. Section 163.77 lists required conditions, studies, surveys and Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including:
1. Written and graphic material necessary to support the principles, guidelines and standards for the orderly and balanced future economic, social, physical, environmental and fiscal development of the area;
2. Elements of the Comprehensive Plan must be consistent with each other and the Plan shall be economically feasible;
3. A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, to be reviewed on an annual basis, designed to consider the need for and the location of public facilities to encourage the efficient use of such facilities;
4. Coordination of the Comprehensive Plan with: (1) those of adjacent municipalities; (2) the County; (3) the Region (South Florida Regional Planning Council); and (4) the State Comprehensive Plan.
5. Policy recommendations for the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan; and
6. The following Elements: FUTURE LAND USE; TRAFFIC CIRCULATION; INFRASTRUCTURE; CONSERVATION; COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE; HOUSING; and INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION.
In addition, it is required that local Comprehensive Plans be compatible with and further the South Florida Regional Planning Council Regional Policy Plan and the Florida Comprehensive Plan.
The following two provisions of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes are emphasized by the State:
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1. Local governments are charged with setting levels of service for public facilities in their Comprehensive Plans in accordance with which development must occur and permits will be issued; and
2. Public facilities and services needed to support development shall be available concurrent with the impacts of such development.
1.1.1 Chapter 380.0552, Florida Statutes
In addition to meeting the requirements of F.S. 163.3161, the City of Layton is also required to meet the requirements of F.S. 380.0552 which sets forth the legislative requirements of the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern. The statute requires that plans be consistent with the following: a) To strengthen local government capabilities for managing land use and development so that local government is able to achieve these objectives without the continuation of the area of critical state concern designation. b) To protect shoreline and marine resources, including mangroves, coral reef formations, sea grass beds, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and their habitat. c) To protect upland resources, tropical biological communities, freshwater wetlands, native tropical vegetation (for example, hardwood hammocks and pine lands), dune ridges and beaches, wildlife, and their habitat. d) To ensure the maximum well-being of the Florida Keys and its citizens through sound economic development. e) To limit the adverse impacts of development on the quality of water throughout the Florida Keys. f) To enhance natural scenic resources, promote the aesthetic benefits of the natural environment, and ensure that development is compatible with the unique historic character of the Florida Keys. g) To protect the historical heritage of the Florida Keys.
h) To protect the value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and amortized life of existing and proposed major public investments, including:
1. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) and water supply facilities;
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2. FKAA Sewage collection and disposal facilities; 3. Solid waste collection and disposal facilities; 4. Key West Naval Air Station and other military facilities; 5. Transportation facilities; 6. Federal parks, wildlife refuges, and marine sanctuaries; 7. State parks, recreation facilities, aquatic preserves, and other publicly owned properties; 8. City electric service and the Florida Keys Electric Co-op; and 9. Other utilities, as appropriate.
i) To limit the adverse impacts of public investments on the environmental resources of the Florida Keys.
j) To make available adequate affordable housing for all sectors of the population of the Florida Keys.
k) To provide adequate alternatives for the protection of public safety and welfare in the event of a natural or manmade disaster and for a post-disaster reconstruction plan.
l) To protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Florida Keys and maintain the Florida Keys as a unique Florida resource.
The goals, objectives and policies contained in this document are intended to implement the above criteria.
1.2 CHAPTER 9J-5, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Chapter 9J-5.005, Florida Administrative Code establishes the general requirements for a Comprehensive Plan.
1.2.1 Format Requirements
The Comprehensive Plan shall consist of those items listed below. All other documentation may be considered as support documents. Support documents need not be adopted unless the local government desires to include all or part thereof within the Comprehensive Plan. Unless local government desires to include more, the Comprehensive Plan shall consist of:
1. Goals, objectives, and policies;
2. Requirements for capital improvements implementation;
3. Procedures for monitoring and evaluation of the local plan;
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4. Required maps showing future conditions; and
5. A copy of the local Comprehensive Plan adoption ordinance at such time as the plan is adopted.
The Comprehensive Plan format shall include:
1. A table of contents;
2. Numbered pages;
3. Element headings;
4. Section headings within Elements;
5. A list of included tables, maps, and figures;
6. Titles and sources for all included tables, maps, and figures;
7. A preparation date; and
8. The name of the preparer.
All maps included in the Comprehensive Plan shall include major natural and man-made geographic features, city, county and state lines, when applicable; and shall contain a legend indicating a north arrow, map scale, and date.
1.2.2 Data and Analysis Requirements
All goals, objectives, policies, standards, findings and conclusions within the Comprehensive Plan and its support documents shall be based upon relevant and appropriate data. Data or summaries thereof shall not be subject to the compliance review process. All tables, charts, graphs, maps, figures and data sources, and their limitations shall be clearly described where such data occur in the above documents.
Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code does not require original data collection by local governments; however, local governments are encouraged to utilize any original data necessary to update or refine the Comprehensive Plan data base so long as methodologies are professionally accepted.
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1.2.3 Level of Service Standard Requirements
Level of service standards shall be established for ensuring that adequate facility capacity will be provided for future development and for purposes of issuing development orders or development permits, pursuant to Section 163.3202(2)(g), Florida Statutes. Each local government shall establish a level of service standard for each public facility located within the boundary for which such local government has authority to issue development orders or development permits.
1.2.4 Internal Consistency Requirements
The required Elements shall be consistent with each other. All Elements of a particular Comprehensive Plan shall follow the same general format. Where data are relevant to several Elements, the same data shall be used, including population estimates and projections.
Each map depicting future conditions must reflect goals, objectives, and policies within all Elements and each such map must be contained within the Comprehensive Plan.
1.2.5 Plan Implementation Requirements
Recognizing that the intent of the Legislature is that local government Comprehensive Plans are to be implemented, pursuant to Subsection 163.3161(5), and Sections 163.3194, 163.3201, and 163.3203, Florida Statutes, the sections of the Comprehensive Plan containing goals, objectives, and policies shall describe how the local government's programs, activities, and land development regulations will be initiated, modified or continued to implement the Comprehensive Plan in a consistent manner. It is not the intent of Chapter 9J-5 to require the inclusion of implementing regulations in the Comprehensive Plan but rather to require identification of those programs, activities, and land development regulations that will be part of the strategy for implementing the Comprehensive Plan and the goals, objectives, and policies that describe how the programs, activities, and land development regulations will be carried out consistent with Section 163.3201, Florida Statutes. Chapter 9J-5 does not mandate the creation, limitation, or elimination of regulatory authority for other agencies nor does it authorize the adoption or require the repeal of any rules, criteria, or standards of any local, regional, or state agency.
1.3 COMPONENTS OF THE LAYTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Layton Comprehensive Plan Report and the data and information contained therein is structured to meet all of the statutory and rule requirements as defined in Sections 1.1 and 1.2 above. However, for the purposes of formal adoption, the following components shall comprise the City of Layton Comprehensive Plan:
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1.3.1 Goals, Objectives and Policies
The goals, objectives and policies contained in the Elements below shall comprise the City of Layton Comprehensive Plan:
FUTURE LAND USE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE CONSERVATION COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
1.3.2 Capital Improvements Implementation
Section 11 of this report shall comprise the Capital Improvements implementation component of the Comprehensive Plan.
1.3.3 Monitoring and Evaluation, and Plan Implementation
Section 12 of this document shall comprise the Monitoring and Evaluation component of the Comprehensive Plan and shall also define the methods for implementing the Plan.
1.3.4 Maps Showing Future Conditions
Required maps showing future conditions are included within the Goal, Objectives and Policies component of the Comprehensive Plan or are incorporated therein by reference to another Section of this report.
1.3.5 Comprehensive Plan Adoption Ordinance
The adoption ordinance shall be included herein at the time of Comprehensive Plan adoption.
1.4 SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
The balance of this Report, not specifically cited in Sections 1.3.1 to 1.3.5, shall be considered as the support documentation component of the City of Layton Comprehensive Plan.
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1.5 PLANNING PERIOD
According to Chapter 9J5.005(4), Florida Administrative Code, each Comprehensive Plan shall include at least two planning periods; one for at least the first five-year period subsequent to the Plan’s adoption and one for at least an overall ten-year period. On this basis, The following planning period are is utilized in the Layton Comprehensive Plan: Short-range, 2007 2018 to 2012 2028.
2.1 CONSISTENCY OF THE LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2.2 INTRODUCTION
Consistency is required to be included within the Comprehensive Plan per requirements of State planning law. Specifically, Chapter 163.3177(10)(b), Florida Statutes, establishes the consistency requirement to guide its preparation.
This Element contains an analysis, in matrix form, of the goals, objectives and policies of the various Elements of this Comprehensive Plan in terms of their consistency with the adopted goals of the Florida Comprehensive Plan.
2.3 CONSISTENCY REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 9J-5.021 has been repealed.
2.4 CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS
A listing of adopted State Comprehensive Plan goals is presented on TABLE 2-1. The City of Layton’s Comprehensive Plan supports the State goals.
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TABLE 2-1: STATE COMPREHENSIVE GOALS
MATRIX STATE PLAN REF. NO. ELEMENT STATE GOAL
1. EDUCATION: The creation of an educational environment which is intended to provide adequate skills and knowledge for students to develop their full potential, embrace the highest ideas and accomplishments, make a positive contribution to society, and promote the advancement of knowledge on human dignity.
2. CHILDREN: Florida shall provide programs sufficient to protect health, safety and welfare of all its children.
3. FAMILIES: Florida shall strengthen the family and promote its economic independence.
4. THE ELDERLY: Florida shall improve the quality of life for its elderly citizen by promoting improved provision of services with an emphasis on independence and self-sufficiency.
5. HOUSING: The public and private sector shall increase the affordability and availability of housing for very-low income, low-income and moderate- income persons, including citizens in rural areas, while at the sane time encouraging self- sufficiency of the individual and assuring environmental structural quality and cost-effective programs.
6. HEALTH: Florida shall cultivate good health for all its citizens, promote individual responsibility for good health, assure access to affordable, quality health care and reduce health care costs as a percentage of the total financial resources available to the state and its citizens.
7. PUBLIC SAFETY: Florida shall protect the public by preventing, discouraging, and punishing criminal behavior, lowering the highway death rate, and protecting the lives and property from natural and man-made disasters.
8. WATER RESOURCES: Florida shall assure the availability of an adequate supply of water for all competing uses deemed reasonable and beneficial and shall maintain the functions of natural systems and the overall present level of surface and ground water quality. Florida shall improve and restore the quality of waters not presently meeting water quality standards.
9. COASTAL & MARINE Florida shall ensure that development and marine resource use and beach RESOURCES: access improvements in coastal areas do not endanger public safety or important natural resources. Florida shall through acquisition and access improvements, make available to the state’s population additional beaches and marine environment, consistent with sound environmental planning.
10. NATURAL SYSTEMS Florida shall protect and acquire unique natural habitat, and ecological RECREATION LANDS: systems such as wetlands, tropical hardwood hammocks, palm hammocks and virgin longleaf pine forests, and restore degraded natural systems to a functional condition.
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TABLE 2-1 CONTINUED
MATRIX STATE PLAN REF. NO. ELEMENT STATE GOAL 11. AIR QUALITY: Florida shall comply with all national air quality standards by 1987, and by 1992 meet standards which are more stringent than 1985 State standards.
12. ENERGY: Florida shall reduce its energy requirement, through enhanced conservation and efficiency measures in all end use sectors, while at the same time promoting an increased use of renewable energy resources.
13. HAZARDOUS & All solid waste, including hazardous waste, wastewater, and all hazardous NON-HAZARDOUS materials shall be properly managed, and the use of landfills shall be MATERIAL & WASTE: eventually limited.
14. MINING: Florida shall protect its air, land and water resources from the adverse effects of re source extraction and ensure that the disturbed areas are reclaimed or restored to beneficial use as soon as reasonably possible.
15. PROPERTY RIGHTS: Florida shall protect private property rights, and recognize the existence of legitimate and often competing public and private interest, in land use regulation and other government action.
16. LAND USE: In recognition of the importance of preserving the natural resources and enhancing the quality of life of the state, development shall be directed to those areas which have in place, or have agreements to provide, the land and water resources, fiscal abilities, and the service capacity to accommodate growth in an environmentally acceptable manner.
17. PUBLIC FACILITIES: Florida shall protect the substantial investments in public facilities that already exist, and shall plan for and finance new facilities to serve residents in a timely, orderly and efficient manner.
18. CULTURAL & By 1993, Florida shall increase access to its historical and cultural HISTORICAL RESOURCES: resources and programs and encourage the development of cultural program, of national excellence.
19. TRANSPORTATION: Florida shall direct future transportation improvement, to aid in the management of growth and shall have a state transportation system that integrates highway, air, mass transit, and other transportation modes.
20. GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY: Florida governments shall economically and efficiently provide the amount and quality of services required by the public.
21. ECONOMY: Florida shall promote an economic climate which provides economic stability, maximizes job opportunities, and increases per capital income for its residents.
22. AGRICULTURE: Florida shall maintain and strive to expand its food, agriculture, ornamental, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, and related industries in order to be a healthy and competitive force in the national or international marketplace.
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TABLE 2-1 CONTINUED
MATRIX STATE PLAN REF. NO. ELEMENT STATE GOAL 23. TOURISM: Florida will attract at least 55 million tourists annually by 1995, and shall support efforts by all areas of the state wishing to develop or expend tourist—related economics.
24. EMPLOYMENT: Florida shall promote economic opportunities for its unemployed and economically disadvantaged residents.
25. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: Systematic planning capabilities shall be integrated into all levels of government in Florida with particular emphasis on improving intergovernmental coordination and maximizing citizen improvement.
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3.1 FUTURE LAND USE
3.2 INTRODUCTION
The FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT is required to be included within the Comprehensive Plan per requirements of State planning law and rule criteria. Specifically, Chapter 163.3177(6)(a), Florida Statutes, establishes the future land use plan requirement. and Chapter 9J-5.006, Florida Administrative Code, establishes minimum criteria to guide its preparation.
3.3 LAND USE DATA SUMMARY
An overview of conditions pertinent to the preparation of future land use goal, objectives and policies are presented in the sections that follow.
3.3.1 Overview
Land use demand in Layton is limited primarily to residential, commercial, public/institutional, and marine related recreation. Since the City participates with regional agencies through inter local agreements and other methods, there is not expected to be a need for land to accommodate utilities such as water and solid waste. As such, land for infrastructure is limited to roads. Residential land demand is in the form of permanent and seasonal housing units. Demand for commercial land is in the form of neighborhood serving commercial uses, tourist lodging facilities, and other uses related to the tourist industry. Because of Layton’s remoteness from population centers, it is unlikely that demand will occur for regional serving commercial uses, unless related to the tourist industry.
Public/institutional land use in the City is for City government facilities, education facilities (Goshen College Marine Biology Research and Keys Marine Laboratory), recreation, a post office, and a church. Further, the City Hall, through a lease agreement with Monroe County, houses fire/rescue vehicles and equipment.
The City’s original Comprehensive Plan called for adoption of several codes and ordinances, all of which have been adopted along with some other ordinances affecting development. These include:
1) A Comprehensive Zoning Code which includes, among other items:
a) More restrictive land uses in all zoning districts, with most uses (particularly in the commercial zone) being Special Exceptions to allow for review and approval of projects by the City Council with conditions.
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b) Minimum landscaping requirements which are more restrictive than those contained in the original Guidelines for the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern.
c) Provisions and incentives for Planned Developments and their review and approval.
d) A more defined system to consider variances with specific criteria for their consideration and approval.
e) More restrictive signage regulations.
f) More restrictive home occupation regulations.
2) A new Coastal Construction Code.
3) A revised Flood Plain Management ordinance to conform with the most recent Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) requirements.
4) An ordinance creating the City of Layton Code Enforcement Board in accordance with F.S. 162.
3.3.2 Topography
Elevations in the City range from shoreline elevations of zero feet above mean sea level to approximately 6 feet above mean sea level according to FEMA data.
3.3.3 Soil Conditions and Mineral Resources
As with other areas of the Keys, Layton is located on coral rock. There are no known commercially exploitable mineral resources within the City.
3.3.4 Flooding Potential
All areas within Layton are subject to tidal flooding. FIGURE 3-1 is the Flood Insurance Rate Map of the City prepared by FEMA. The Monroe County and Incorporated Municipalities Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) as amended in December of 2015 and adopted by the City of Layton shall comply with and fulfill the requirements of Florida Statute 163.3178 to address the perils of flood. Chapter 9 of the LMS is attached at Exhibit #2.
Implement building code and flood plain management code. The (LMS) will evaluate city infrastructure within areas anticipated to flood on maps attached as Exhibit 3 and will avoid construction, if possible, within areas anticipated to experience coastal water encroachment. Ordinance 08-02-01 Future Land Use Element Amended: 02-07-2008 13
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3.3.5 Native Vegetation
During the preparation of this Plan’s update, it was clear from meetings with representatives of the Department of Community Affairs that A major issue in accordance with Critical Area Guidelines is the 50+ acre undeveloped parcel of land in Layton containing environmentally sensitive areas. In June of 2012 50.2 acres of the property was donated to the city and named the Peter F. Riley Conservation Area. The city has filed a deed restriction whereby the property deeded to the city shall be undevelopable in perpetuity and remain in the Conservation District. A small parcel adjoining South Layton Drive and Zane Gray Creek remains privately owned and is in the Conservation District.
The property is located immediately to the east of the City’s developed area. The development of this parcel has been an important issue to the City since 1969. At that time, the land was in unincorporated Monroe County, and a petition was made to the County for RU3 zoning to onstruct three high rise condominium buildings (up to 16 stories high) around a dredged lake. The City fought this petition due to concerns about the project’s environmental impact and character. The petition was ultimately withdrawn due by the developers.
A central Florida Developer then obtained an option on the property and proposed 175 single family dwelling units, which in the City’s opinion, would have drastically altered the environmental character of the property. Due to these concerns, the City announced its opposition to this project. This project was also abandoned.
Following several years of litigation involving the property it was offered for sale in 1975. The property was then purchased by Zane Grey Creek Ltd., which is comprised of several residents and landowners in Layton. Their purpose in purchasing the property was to protect the character of the City, and to preserve and enhance environmentally sensitive areas through proper development.
The environmentally sensitive areas adjoining Long Key State Park were offered to the State for the same (pro rata) price paid by the partnership, however, the State did not have funds available. The land was then offered to the Department of Transportation in exchange for U.S. 1 property, however, DOT declined because of future laning plans.
The property was voluntarily annexed into Layton in 1979. No immediate development was considered until the land was incorporated into the City’s Land Use Plan and new development and zoning ordinances were in effect. The property was zoned as R-2 residential so that a Special Exception Planned Unit Development could be undertaken. This would have allowed for adequate review of proposed development at the local government level.
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In April, 1987, a survey was undertaken of environmental communities on the property. This field survey was supplemented with aerial photographs. FIGURE 3-2 provides a map of vegetative communities on this property. As the map shows, there are several types of environmental communities and land types on the property, ranging from disturbed upland areas to red mangrove communities. As can be seen, the clearest disturbed areas are located along the Overseas Highway and in the southwest quadrant along Zane Grey Creek. Transitional areas, which in some cases have disturbed areas and a mixture of vegetation are located in the central part of the site. In the transitional area southward of U.S. 1, there was no tidal influence found, but rather, there is some holding of rain water at times.
3.3.6 Surface Water Bodies, Beaches and Shores
The City’s southern boundary is Zane Grey Creek, Long Key State Park, while its northern and eastern upland boundaries are Florida Bay and Long Key Bight, respectively, all of which are tidal waters.
3.3.7 Existing Land Use Inventory
There are no sites or structures within the City which are identified on the Florida Master File or the National Register of Historic Places.
TABLE 3-1 illustrates the various land uses in Layton. The predominant land use in Layton is single family development. In addition to a limited amount of multifamily structures, other uses are:
1) Commercial uses which serve the community, motorists along the Overseas Highway, and tourists. These include a service station, restaurants, marina and dive shop, convenience store, a motel, and some other retail and office uses.
2) Institutional and Governmental uses including the City Hall which also accomadates a fire station, Post Office, a Church, and the Goshen College Marine Biology Research Facility. Goshen College owns and operates the J.N. Roth Marine Biology station to provide high quality research and educational opportunities in marine science for students, teachers, and researchers. In addition, The Keys Marine Laboratory is a full- service marine lab situated in the heart of the Florida Keys island chain at mile marker 68.5. The facility offers a unique opportunity for college level education and researchers studying the only tropical marine ecosystems in the continental United States. 3) Recreation in the form of tennis courts and walking/bike paths. In addition to these uses, the Long Key State Park and the (County) Long Key Nature Trail is immediately adjacent to the City.
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According to the U.S. Census, as of 2000, 2 016 , there were 230 dwelling units in Layton. These dwelling units are distributed by type as follows:
Single family units: 129 Duplexes 26 Multi-Family units: 40
Hotel Units 47 Total units: 242
The typical single family lot size in Layton is 5,000 square feet or a net density of approximately 8.7 units per acre. When road right-of-way and other common areas are included, the single family density is 6.5 units per (gross) acre. Multi-family lots tend to vary a great deal in size. The net density for multi-family units is approximately 16 units per acre while the gross density is 9.2 units per acre.
The map in FIGURE 3-3 illustrates land uses in developed areas of Layton.
TABLE 3-1 EXISTING LAND USE - CITY OF LAYTON
TYPE ACRES/INTENSITY PERCENTAGE Platted Residential Developed 15.81 (10 du/acre) 18.6 Vacant 5.92 7.0 Total 21.73 25.6
Commercial
Developed 10.59 (0.35 F.A.R.) 12.5 Vacant 2.09 2.5 Total 12.68 14.9
Other Unplatted Vacant 48.00 56.50 Institutional 2.54 (0.25 F.A.R.) 3.0 Conservartion 50.54 59.50
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Total 84.95 acres 100%
Source: City of Layton Planner Keysnews.com
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3.2.8 Special Conditions
Existence of Endangered Species
There are no known endangered animal species in Layton.
Estimated Impact of Build out on Governmental Services
Impact estimates on governmental services and infrastructure will be generated once benchmark data from the county is received.
3.2.9 Projected Population Growth
Layton’s estimated permanent population for 2016 was 184 persons according to the official estimates of the University of Florida. The U. S. Census has estimated approximately 81 vacant housing units in the City, 11 available for rent or sale and 70 for seasonal or occasional use; thus, there could be an additional estimated 155 seasonal residents in the City using the average household size of 2.21 persons per household, for a total of 351 seasonal and permanent residents.
There is capacity for a projected 22 10 additional single family dwelling units on platted property, which will mean an estimated 44 22 additional residents. Until a detailed development plan and associated environmental studies are prepared for the large vacant parcel, the number of potential dwelling units and population that will be generated cannot be determined.
3.3 SUMMARY OF LAND USE ANALYSES
3.3.1 Availability of Facilities and Services
The INFRASTRUCTURE and the TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT describe current infrastructure systems serving the City and assess the availability of those facilities and services.
3.3.2 Projected Land Development
Development in the past has been largely limited to single family homes along with commercial development along the Overseas Highway and this pattern is expected to continue in the future. The approximately 50 acre tract in the southeast quadrant of the City is the only unplatted remaining vacant parcel remaining in the City. However, until such time that a master plan is developed and more detailed environmental assessments are made, the density or intensity the site will yield cannot be determined. Most of this parcel was donated to the city and a conservation deed restriction prohibits any development in perpetuity. This therefore limits city development to existing platted parcels.
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3.3.3 Natural Resources
SEE Conservation Element.
3.3.4 Historic Resources
There are no known historical resources designated by the state or federal governments within the City.
3.4 FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
This Plan will be used to make determinations regarding applications for land use and development, the location of various land uses, and the levels of residential densities and nonresidential intensities. The Goals, Objectives, Policies and Standards shall provide the primary guidance in making these determinations. In the case of apparent conflict between the map and the text the more specific or restrictive shall take precedence. Further, the information shown on maps in this and other Elements shall apply to the categories below and development order applications.
Land use categories listed below are hereby adopted as the ―Future Land Use Classification System‖. The Land Use categories described in this section are shown on the Future Land Use Map in FIGURE 3-4. This section defines the location and extent of land uses and establishes performance standards and design requirements. The City of Layton Land Use Plan incorporates both the Future Land Use Map and the Comprehensive Plan text. Neither the Map nor the text can be interpreted correctly independently of each other.
All development shall be consistent with the Future Land Use Element and other Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The categories shall be reflected in the appropriate zoning classifications and land development regulations. Where there are apparent conflicts between the Land Use Plan and any adopted rule, regulation or ordinance, the Plan shall prevail.
Single Family:
This purpose of this category is to provide for single family detached residential development along with recreational, governmental, and educational uses that are not disruptive to a residential environment. The maximum density for this category is 8.7 units per net acre.
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Multifamily:
The purpose of this category is to provide for a housing mix in the City and to provide for buffer areas between single family areas and other uses and facilities. Other uses which can occur in this category are recreational, governmental, and educational uses which are not disruptive to a residential environment. The maximum density for the Multi-family category is 12.0 units per net acre.
Commercial:
The purpose of this land use category is to provide commercial activities that will serve the needs of local residents and tourists, as well as uses that will enhance the tourist industry in the City and the County. It is also the intent of the City to encourage commercial uses that reflect the historic, aesthetic, and natural attributes of the Florida Keys. The maximum Floor Area Ration for this category is 0.60 square feet with maximum lot coverage of 40%. Planned developments, in accordance with the City’s Land Development Regulations, shall be allowed and encouraged in the Commercial District.
Conservation:
This Category is intended to recognize, and discourage development in, areas containing highly environmentally sensitive areas that should be preserved. As such, development is discouraged in this area in order to protect fisheries and vegetative communities. However, a density of one unit per five acres may be transferred to develop able areas of the City, including on-site transfers to non-jurisdictional areas north of Zane Grey Creek, except for Single Family areas. The maximum density of any non-jurisdictional on-site areas designated as conservation to which densities are transferred/clustered is four units per acre, provided such areas do not require fill within jurisdictional wetlands for access. Any development on non-jurisdictional areas shall also provide a minimum setback of 20 feet from Zane Grey Creek and wetlands, and this area shall be re- vegetated with transitional plant species. Height shall be limited to two habitable stories and a minimum of 50% of the site shall be maintained as open space. Further, it is the intent of the City to establish an inter-local agreement with the County, or some other appropriate instrument or method, to allow the transfer of these units to develop able areas of Monroe County. Further, all lands from which units are transferred shall be deeded or transferred in some manner in perpetuity to the City of Layton or other government upon approval by the City Council of Layton.
Public:
This category is intended to accommodate public, governmental, institutional, or recreational uses.
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1. CHANGES TO FUTURE LAND USE MAP:
1) The Northerly frontage one-half of LOT 20, BLOCK 3, LONG KEY ESTATES SECOND ADDITION, according to Plat Book 4, Page 127 as recorded in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, less the Westerly 2.50’ there of shall be Commercial. The Southerly frontage one-half of LOT 20, BLOCK 3, LONG KEY ESTATES SECOND ADDITION, according to Plat Book 4, Page 127 as recorded in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, shall remain Residential. A graphic, for demonstrative purposes only, is set forth, below, which shall amend the Future Land Use map, as set forth in figure 3-4 herein.
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3.5 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
3.5.1 City Goal Statement:
Maintain the residential character of Layton, manage the rate of development and population growth to promote small-town ambiance, improve quality of life for residents, comply with adopted level of service standards for public facilities, effectively time public infrastructure and services according to the availability and in accordance with the adopted carrying capacity study and ROGO, along with a mixture of non-residential uses that will provide conveniences and recreation for residents and tourists while enhancing and protecting natural resources and environmental quality unique to the Florida Keys, including wetlands. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
3.5.2 Objectives & Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: Protect the nature and character of Residential Areas.
Policy 1.a: Through the Code Enforcement Board, continue to ensure compliance with zoning and related regulations governing the Residential District.
Policy 1.b: Protect residential areas from commercial development by maintaining adequate buffer areas.
Policy 1.c: Require that lighting, signage, roof equipment, and similar structures for proposed commercial development be designed and/or located in a manner that will not adversely affect residential areas.
Policy 1.d: The City will ensure that Land Development Regulations address Planned Unit Developments, transfer of development rights.
Policy 1.e: The City shall present possible incentives for private commercial redevelopment that includes workforce or owner residential accommodations.
OBJECTIVE 2: Future growth and development shall be managed through the preparation, adoption, implementation and enforcement of land development regulations which:
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(1) coordinate future land uses with the appropriate topography, soil conditions and the availability of facilities and services; and
(2) encourage the prevention, elimination or reduction of uses inconsistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
Policy 2.a: Ensure that land development regulations contain provisions required to implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and which at a minimum:
- Regulate the subdivision of land;
- Regulate the use and intensity of land development consistent with this Element in a manner to ensure the compatibility of adjacent land uses;
- Requiring adequate drainage and storm water management;
- Regulate signage;
- Ensure safe and convenient on-site traffic flow and vehicle parking needs;
- Ensure that public facility, utility and service authorization has been procured prior to issuing any development order;
- Provide that development orders and permits shall not be issued which result in a reduction of the level of services for the affected public facilities below the level of service standards adopted in this Comprehensive Plan; and
Policy 2.b: Approval of developments shall address and limit activities which have the potential to contaminate land and water resources.
Policy 2.c: All development orders and permits for future development and redevelopment activities shall be issued only if public facilities necessary to meet level of service standards are available concurrent with the impacts of the development. Further, require that all on-site lands for rights-of-way, easements, etc., be conveyed to the proper authority prior to final project approval. The City shall amend its Land Development Regulations to require that the adopted level of service standards contained
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in this plan are met or exceeded by new development beginning no later than 12 months from adoption of this Plan.
Policy 2.d: Land use categories listed below are hereby adopted as the ―Future Land Use Classification System‖. The Land Use categories described in this section are shown on the Future Land Use Map in FIGURE 3-4. This section defines the location and extent of land uses and establishes performance standards and design requirements. The City of Layton Land Use Plan incorporates both the Future Land Use Map and the Comprehensive Plan text. Neither the Map nor the text can be interpreted correctly independently of each other.
All development shall be consistent with the Future Land Use Element and other Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The categories shall be reflected in the appropriate zoning classifications and land development regulations. Where there are apparent conflicts between the Land Use Plan and any adopted rule, regulation or ordinance, the Plan shall prevail.
Single Family: The purpose of this category is to provide for single family detached residential development along with recreational, governmental, and educational uses that are not disruptive to a residential environment. The maximum density for this category is 8.7 units per net acre.
Multi Family: The purpose of this category is to provide for a housing mix in the City and to provide for buffer areas between single family areas and other uses and facilities. Other uses which can occur in this category are recreational, governmental, and educational uses which are not disruptive to a residential environment. The maximum density for the Multi- family category is 12.0 units per net acre.
Commercial: The purpose of this land use category is to provide commercial activities that will serve the needs of local residents and tourists, as well as uses that will enhance the tourist industry in the City and the County. It is also the intent of the City to encourage commercial uses that reflect the historic, aesthetic, and natural attributes of the Florida Keys. The maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for this category
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is 0.60 square feet. Tourist lodging Transient facilities are permitted with a minimum size of 200 square feet per unit and a Maximum density per net acre of 16 units. Planned developments, in accordance with the City’s Land Development Regulations, shall be allowed and encouraged in the Commercial District.
Conservation: This Category is intended to recognize, and discourage development in, areas containing highly environmentally sensitive areas that should be preserved. As such, development is discouraged in this area in order to protect fisheries and vegetative communities. Any development on non- jurisdictional areas shall also provide a minimum setback of 20 feet from Zane Grey Creek and wetlands, and this area shall be re-vegetated with transitional plant species. Height shall be limited to two habitable stories and a minimum of 50% of the site shall be maintained as open space. Further, it is the intent of the City to establish an interlocal agreement with the County, or some other appropriate instrument or method, to allow the transfer of these units to develop able areas of Monroe County. Further, all lands from which units are transferred shall be deeded or transferred in some manner in perpetuity to the City of Layton or other government upon approval by the City Council of Layton.
Public: This category is intended to accommodate public, governmental, institutional, or recreational uses.
Policy 2.e: The City shall ensure that prior to approval of a building permit the City will consult with the FKAA, water supplier for the City, to determine whether adequate water supplies to serve the new development will be
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available no later than the anticipated date of issuance by the City of a certificate of occupancy.
OBJECTIVE 3: The City shall coordinate with appropriate governments and agencies to minimize and mitigate potential mutual adverse impacts of future development and redevelopment activities and will coordinate with the appropriate local or regional hurricane plan.
Policy 3.a: Requests for development orders, permits or project proposals shall be coordinated, as appropriate, with Monroe County, South Florida Regional Planning Council, Special Districts, South Florida Water Management District and State and Federal Agencies.
Policy 3.b: Transient Hurricane Evacuation Implement Staged/Phased Hurricane Evacuation for Major Hurricanes.
1. It shall be the policy of the City to work cooperatively with the County Emergency Manager to require early evacuation of tourists and transient units, in order to maintain a 24-hour hurricane evacuation clearance time. [Amended by Ord. 2005-01-01]
2. Through the adoption and implementation of a City-wide hurricane evacuation plan, the City shall require the evacuation of all transient units, seasonal employees, live aboard, residents of assisted living facilities, mobile home and RV park residents, and all invalids upon the posting of a hurricane watch by the National Hurricane Center, but in no event less than 48 hours prior to the anticipated land fall of a tropical storm or hurricane in the Florida Keys.
3. Based upon this work program requirement, the City adopts the following:
a. Complete a comprehensive analysis of hurricane evacuation issues in the Florida Keys and develop strategies to reduce actual hurricane clearance times and reduce potential loss of life from hurricanes. In order to provide for safe and efficient evacuation of residents in the event of a major hurricane (category 3-5), the City shall implement, in coordination with Monroe County, the following staged/phased evacuation procedures into the City’s Hurricane Evacuation Plan to
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achieve and maintain an overall 24-hour hurricane evacuation clearance time for the resident population.
b. Approximately 48 hours in advance of tropical storm winds, a mandatory evacuation of non-residents, visitors, recreational vehicles (RVs) travel trailers, live aboard (transient and non- transient), and military personnel from the Keys shall be initiated. State parks and campgrounds should be closed at this time and entry into the Florida Keys by non-residents should be strictly limited.
c. Approximately 36 hours in advance of tropical storm winds, a mandatory evacuation of mobile home residents, special needs residents, and hospital and nursing home patients from the Keys shall be initiated.
d. Approximately 30 hours in advance of tropical storm winds, a mandatory phased evacuation of permanent residents, by evacuation zone as set forth by Monroe County (described below) shall be initiated.
1. Zone 1 – Key West, Stock Island and Key Haven to Boca Chica Bridge (MM 1-6). 2. Zone 2 – Boca Chica Bridge to west end of Seven-Mile Bridge (MM 6-40.) 3. Zone 3 – West end of Seven-Mile Bridge to west end of Long Key Bridge (MM 40-63). 4. Zone 4 – West end of Long Key Bridge to CR 905A intersection (MM 63-106.5). 5. Zone 5 – CR 905A, and including Ocean Reef (MM 106.- 126.5).
4. The actual sequence of the evacuation by zones will vary depending on the individual storm. The concepts embodied in this staged evacuation procedures should be embodied in the appropriate county operational management plans.
Policy 3.c: The City shall consider the creation of a Recovery Task Force to work with local, state and federal emergency officials, assess damage, review emergency actions, prepare a redevelopment plan, and recommend needed changes to this Comprehensive Plan.
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Policy 3.d: The City shall maintain guidelines for determining priorities for possible state/federal acquisition of storm-damaged property in hazard-prone areas.
Policy 3.e: The City shall establish principles for repairing, replacing, modifying, or relocating public facilities in hazard-prone areas.
OBJECTIVE 4: Although there are no known historical resources in the City, any such resource having a peculiar historical significance shall be documented prior to its removal or destruction.
OBJECTIVE 5: A system of land use allocation and distribution that protects and enhances the City’s character, and that will ensure a healthy, stable commercial district that provides economic opportunities as well as enhances the general welfare of residents.
Policy 5.a: Provide for neighborhood serving commercial activities as well as tourist oriented uses.
Policy 5.b: Promote pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the commercial district by encouraging bike paths and sidewalks for commercial developments.
Policy 5.c: Require adequate landscaping that provides a buffer with residential districts and that enhances the appearance of commercial uses.
OBJECTIVE 6: Development that enhances and protects the natural environment and appearance of the community.
Policy 6.a: Encourage landscaped and other open areas throughout the City.
Policy 6.b: Ensure that the height and scale of new buildings are consistent with the character of the City.
Policy 6.c: Ensure that future development is designed in a manner to protect the natural environment.
Policy 6.d: Through landscaping and other techniques, attempt to minimize non-point pollution flowing into local canals.
Policy 6.e: Encourage utilization of Planned Developments for large parcels of land.
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OBJECTIVE 7: Provide for the efficient utilization of energy and energy sources.
Policy 7.a: Provide flexibility in zoning, building and other codes to allow for innovative methods in utilizing energy and energy sources.
Policy 7.b: Encourage the maximum use of shade and prevailing winds in site, building and landscape design.
Policy 7.c: Encourage the State and County to establish a tree planting program in conjunction with bicycle and pedestrian paths along U.S. 1.
OBJECTIVE 8: Environmentally sound development of the vacant non-platted parcel of land.
Policy 8.a: Ensure the interconnectedness of environmental communities and that no type of community is destroyed through design criteria.
Policy 8.b: Development or alteration of areas containing Red Mangroves will be prohibited unless it can be demonstrated that mitigation, enhancement, or improvement can be achieved and that any such alteration is in the public interest.
Policy 8.c: Development will be clustered in disturbed or transitional areas, and appropriate methods will be undertaken to mitigate impacts and, where possible, methods will be required to improve environmental communities on the site.
Policy 8.d: While units will be allowed to be transferred onto developable areas of the site, district regulations shall be in force as provided for in the City’s zoning code.
Policy 8.e: A detailed environmental assessment will be required for the Site prior to development approval. Such assessment shall describe the projects ability to meet applicable standards and, where appropriate, methods which are being undertaken to mitigate the development's impacts and/or enhance the viability of environmental communities on the property.
Policy 8.f: The development shall be required to submit an impact analysis on governmental services as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code as part of the
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Planned Development Master Plan approval process and shall include impacts on potable water, traffic, general governmental services, the ability to meet recreational needs of the project, and similar items.
OBJECTIVE 9: Ensure the protection of all natural resources in the City in accordance with this plan and with state and federal laws.
Policy 9.a: Through the review of proposed developments, ensure that desirable natural resources are protected or preserved, or where they are to be removed, mitigation occurs. Ensure that all development order applications identify natural resources in undeveloped areas.
OBJECTIVE 10: Implement limited growth objectives and policies. City of Layton shall adopt and amend the Land Development Regulations to incorporate the goals, objectives and policies of this Comprehensive Plan that limits growth within the City of Layton. These regulations shall provide a process for distributing available annual building permits for residential dwelling units, hotel/motel time-sharing units, and commercial square footage, until capacity is reached, which is determined by the adopted Carrying Capacity Study, and shall provide incentives for preserving environmentally sensitive lands, extinguishing development rights and promoting redevelopment of the City of Layton, to be adopted in accordance with the framework by the following policies:
Policy 10.a: Residential and Commercial Building Permit Allocation System. Through the planning horizon of 2023, the City of Layton has 27 ROGO units to allocate within the City. The City of Layton’s Building Permit Allocation System, in which all building permits for both dwelling units and hotel/motel time-sharing units shall in total, allocate a maximum 3 permits per year until 2023. a Comprehensive Plan Amendment is submitted reflecting the new allocation based upon an inter-local decision made by all governments in Monroe County. The annual allocation of permits per year, or any portion thereof, shall not be allowed to rollover from ROGO year to ROGO year. Any unused permits remaining at the end of a ROGO year shall rollover into an administrative account which shall be reserved for vacant buildable lots. The City may choose to borrow from future year’s allocations to accommodate larger projects. However, no more than 3 allocations may be borrowed forward during any one year, All commercial permits shall be solely limited to an annual maximum square footage of 717 square feet. Any square footage not issued by permit Ordinance 08-02-01 Future Land Use Element Amended: 02-07-2008 33
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a. Building Permit Allocation System. The Comprehensive Plan and ROGO shall be reviewed in response to the findings of the Carrying Capacity Study to ensure that future development shall not exceed the carrying capacity of the City of Layton. Detailed allocation procedures for distributing available awards shall be adopted through Land Development Regulations, ROGO, consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the revised Comprehensive Plan. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
Policy 10.b: Recognize Vested Rights. City of Layton hereby adopts the following procedures and criteria for the determination of vested rights and beneficial use and for the effect of such determinations. A determination of vested rights and beneficial use shall require:
a. Appointment of a hearing officer who shall give notice, schedule, and conduct a public hearing on the application;
b. The preparation of a proposed Determination including findings of fact and conclusions of law which shall be submitted to the Board for the City of Layton; and
c. A final Determination that shall specify the development rights that are vested or the beneficial use to which the landowner is entitled, including:
1. the geographic scope of the Determination in relation to the total area of the development; 2. the duration of the Determination and an expiration date;
3. the substantive scope of the Determination, including, but not limited to, whether the development is vested for density, concurrence, and building permit allocation;
4. the applicability of existing City of Layton land development regulations;
5. verification that construction timely commences and quarterly reporting requirements to ensure that the development is continuing in good faith; and
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6. such other limitations and conditions necessary to assure compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
d. Property owners shall have one year from the effective date of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment to apply for a determination of vested rights. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
e. A determination of vested rights shall be based upon one or more valid, unexpired permits or approvals issued by the City of Layton prior to the effective date of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The determination of vested rights shall be limited to the development expressly contemplated by said permits or approvals. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
1. The applicant for a vested rights determination shall have the burden of proving that:
(1) the applicant has reasonably relied upon an official act by the City of Layton. For the purpose of a vested right determination pursuant to this Comprehensive Plan Amendment, any of the following may constitute an official act:
(a) one or more valid unexpired permits or approvals issued by the City of Layton, provided that the zoning or land use designation of property shall not be deemed to constitute a permit or approval for the purpose of a determination of vested rights; or
(b) a valid, unexpired building permit issued prior to the effective date of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment; and
(2) the applicant acting in good faith, has made such a substantial change of position or has incurred such extensive obligations and expenses that it would be highly inequitable or unjust to affect such rights by requiring the applicant to now conform to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Land
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Development Regulations. Substantial changes of position or expenditures incurred prior to the official City of Layton act (as delineated in section e.1.(1)(a) and e.1.(1)(b) above) upon which the vested rights claim is based shall not be considered in making the vested rights determination; and
(3) that the development has commenced and has continued in good faith without substantial interruption. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
f. A vested rights determination shall not preclude the City of Layton from subjecting the proposed development to the City of Layton Land Development Regulations in effect on the date of the vested rights determination or adopted subsequent to the vested rights determination unless the development is shown to be vested with regard to the subject matter. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
Policy 10e: Carrying Capacity. Upon completion of the Carrying Capacity Study, the City of Layton shall evaluate the findings and recommendations of the Study and where appropriate, and based on a finding that the recommendations are consistent and further the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, shall approve and adopt such findings, which shall upon approval and adoption be incorporated in this Comprehensive Plan at that time. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
Policy 10.f: Futuristic Goal: Implement Land Use Goals and Objectives. City of Layton shall continue to monitor and evaluate development and resource conservation within the City of Layton pursuant to goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, and carry out an effective implementation or ROGO program as herein established.
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4.1 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
4.2 INTRODUCTION
The TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT is required to be included within the Comprehensive Plan per requirements of State planning law and rule criteria. Specifically, Chapter 163.3177(6)(b), Florida Statutes, establishes the TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT requirement.
This Element contains a summary of the data, analyses and support documentation necessary to form the basis for TRAFFIC CIRCULATION goals, objectives and policies.
4.3 INVENTORY OF EXISTING TRAFFIC CIRCULATION SYSTEM
4.3.1 Roadway Classifications
The City’s roadways are identified according to the FDOT Roadway Functional Classification System. Therefore, the definitions presented below for the types of roads which exist in Layton are based on the FDOT classifications which describe the ―functional‖ terminology used throughout this Element of the Plan.
Arterial Roads
Routes providing service which are relatively continuous and of relatively high traffic volume, long average trip length, high operating speed and high mobility importance. In addition, every United States numbered highway is an arterial road, and in the case of Layton, U.S. Highway 1 (Overseas Highway).
Local Roads
Routes providing service which are of relatively low average traffic volume, short average trip length or minimal through-traffic movements and high land access for abutting property.
4.3.2 Roadway Description
The Overseas Highway is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Department of Transportation.
The only roads under the jurisdiction of the City are local roads as shown on FIGURE 4-1, which depicts and characterizes the traffic circulation system in the City. All of these are two lane, paved roads with a total of 3.6 lane miles.
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4.3.3 Traffic Volumes
No traffic volume data is available for local roads in Layton.
4.3.4 Other Modes of Transportation
Because of the low volume nature of local roads, they are used by bicyclists, runners, and walkers for exercise as well as for (local) travel. The bike trail along the south side of the Overseas Highway is also used in the same manner.
A unique feature of Layton is that all land is located along a canal or Florida Bay. There are 1.68 miles of canals in Layton. As such, these water bodies serve as transportation links for boating related activities.
4.4 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING ROADWAY DEFICIENCIES
4.4.1 Levels of Service
Levels of service (LOS) are a good summary of facility conditions. The LOS of a roadway is defined as the ability of a maximum number of vehicles to pass over a given section of roadway or through an intersection during a specified time period, while maintaining a given operating condition. A level of service definition generally describes operational conditions in terms of such factors as speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort and convenience, and safety.
The Highway Capacity Manual, Special Report 209, prepared by the Transportation Research Board of the National Research Council, defines levels of service for roads and streets that are an accepted state of the art standard.
Six levels of service are defined for each type of facility for which analysis procedures are available. They are given letter designations, from A to F, with level of service A representing the best operating conditions and level of service F the worst. For local roads in Layton, the appropriate level of service is described below:
Level of Service B is in the range of stable flow, but the presence of other users in the traffic stream begins to be noticeable. Freedom to select desired speeds is relatively unaffected, but there is a slight decline in the freedom to maneuver within the traffic stream from LOS A. The level of comfort and convenience provided is somewhat less than at LOS A, because the presence of others in the traffic stream begins to affect individual behavior.
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The capacity of a roadway is often defined as the maximum number of vehicles which have a reasonable expectation of passing over a given roadway section or through a given intersection under prevailing road and traffic conditions during a specified period of time. To maintain a Level of Service of B/B (average daily trips/peak hour trips) implies a maximum of 10,000 trips per day and a maximum 1,000 peak hour trips according to accepted standards. However, because local roads in Layton are part of ―dead-end‖ networks, standardized schedules of maximum trips for achieving a specified level of service are not applicable.
4.4.2 Analysis of Existing Deficiencies
With respect to a Level of Service for roads, there are no deficiencies. While there are no traffic counts available, vehicular traffic congestion is not a problem in Layton.
However, there is a need to lower traffic speed on the Overseas Highway through Layton by better speed limit enforcement.
4.4.3 Accident Data Analysis
There is no data available from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office or the Florida Highway Patrol on accidents within the City’s limits.
4.5 ANALYSIS OF PROJECTED NEEDS
There are no existing needs for capacity expansion of local roads.
4.6 ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The transportation system serving Layton has been efficient in circulating traffic in and through the City. Maintenance of the existing roads and streets has been done on an as needed basis, with the largest projects involving repairing of road surfaces.
4.6.1 Florida Transportation & Monroe County Plans
Neither of these programs addresses roads under the jurisdiction of Layton.
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4.7 GOAL, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
4.7.1 City Goal Statement:
A safe, convenient and efficient motorized and non-motorized transportation system within the City.
4.7.2 Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: Maintain the existing character of local roads.
Policy 1.a: The City transportation system will emphasize safety and aesthetics.
Policy 1.b: Continue to evaluate annually maintenance projects for local roads.
Policy 1.c: Maintain speed on local roads at existing levels, and continue to maintain rights-of-way along roadbeds on all local streets to help ensure a convenient, efficient, and safe motorized and non-motorized transportation system.
Policy 1.d: The City’s land development regulations shall contain provisions to prevent congestion of boat traffic in canals by regulating the size of docks and the mooring of boats.
Policy 1.e: The roads shown in FIGURE 4-1 shall be the future road network of the City, except that when development occurs in the undeveloped portion of the City, those roads, if made public, shall become part of the future road network without need for amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Further, roads may be abandoned for purposes of health, safety or welfare of the community without need for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.f: Through the site plan and other review processes established in the City’s Land Development Regulations, connections and access points of driveways and roads to roadways shall be controlled to provide for the safe flow of traffic.
Policy 1.g: The City shall maintain the existing bike/pedestrian path along U.S. 1 and, when approving developments along U.S. 1, shall ensure that such development does not interfere with the function of the path.
Policy 1.h: By June 2008, the City shall adopt an ordinance which establishes a method by which the impacts of development on transportation facilities
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can be mitigated by the cooperative efforts of the public and private sectors through proportionate fair share mitigation.
OBJECTIVE 2: Establish Levels of Service (LOS) for all roads in Layton for the purpose of existing and future roadway needs.
Policy 2.a: For all City roads, Layton hereby adopts a minimum peak hour level of service (LOS) Standard of D based on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) methodology for determination of LOS, as measured by peak hour traffic volume. The City shall maintain the level of service on City roads within 5% of LOS D.
Policy 2.b: For U.S. Highway One (US-1), the LOS shall be C based on the methodology developed by the US-1 LOS Task Force and adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. This LOS shall replace a peak hour volume standard for US-1. The LOS on US-1 shall be maintained within 5% of LOS C. The City will coordinate with Monroe County and FDOT in the systematic traffic monitoring program undertaken by these agencies to monitor peak season traffic volumes on US-1. As such, the City shall seek representation on the US-1 LOS Task Force.
OBJECTIVE 3: Upon adoption of the Plan, the City shall continue to coordinate with the Monroe County Emergency Management Department to maintain or reduce hurricane evacuation times.
Policy 3.a: The City shall consider creating an Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program to provide notice and transportation to citizens who require evacuation assistance.
Policy 3.b: Continue to review annually hurricane evacuation plans for the City as presented in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan (Policy 216.18), and notify residents of any changes.
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5.1 HOUSING
5.2 INTRODUCTION
The HOUSING ELEMENT is required to be included within the Comprehensive Plan per requirements of State planning law and rule criteria. Specifically, Chapter 163.3177(6)(f), Florida Statutes, establishes the HOUSING ELEMENT requirement and Chapter 9J5.010, Florida Administrative Code, establishes minimum criteria to guide its preparation.
This Element contains a summary of the data, analyses and support documentation necessary to form the basis for the future housing goal, objectives and policies.
5.3 HOUSING DATA SUMMARY
5.3.1 Housing and Household Characteristics
Layton’s geographic and population size limits the demand placed on the local government to actively provide, through subsidies and allocation of local public resources, for housing. Thus, the City’s responsibility is to develop a planning program through this Plan that will provide adequate flexibility to ensure that a sufficient range of housing is available to existing and future residents via the private sector.
The traditional housing type in Layton has been the single family dwelling unit. As TABLE 5-1 illustrates, 70.7 percent of the housing stock is single family units. FIGURE 3-3 of the Future Land Use Element shows the location of existing housing. The table shows that total units increased from 118 in 1980 to 188 in 1990. The total housing units decreased in 2000 to 184.
TABLE 5-1 CITY OF LAYTON HOUSING STOCK BY TYPE OF UNIT, 1980, 1990, & 2000 NUMBER
TYPE 1980 1990 2016 Single family units 24 82 132 Single family w/apt 32 32 N/A Duplex & other attached 34 44 52 Mobile home N/A N/A N/A Motel Units 28 32 46 TOTAL 118 188 230 Source: City Planner
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5.3.2 Housing Condition
A housing condition survey was undertaken within the City to determine if substandard units exist in Layton. It was found that there were no structurally substandard units. TABLE 5-2 contains the criteria used for the survey.
TABLE 5-2 HOUSING CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANDARD UNITS
I. SUBSTANDARD: DILAPIDATED
Dwellings that do not provide safe and adequate shelter and have critical structural defects. These include those units that are beyond rehabilitation.
Criteria:
a. Inadequate or missing original construction. b. Severe damage due to fire or weather. c. Holes in large areas of roof. d. Windows broken and not replaced or replaced with cardboard, wood etc... e. Sagging roof line or bulging walls. f. Doors and other hardware broken and incapable of being closed or secured. g. Large areas of rot or termite damage. h. Severe foundation settling. i. Attached structures in poor condition or caving in.
II. SUBSTANDARD: DETERIORATING.
Dwellings that are suitable for rehabilitation but need major structural repairs.
Criteria:
a. Broken or missing materials in small areas of exterior walls and roof. b. Badly weathered appearance. c. Indications of foundation shifting or rot. d. Poorly fitted or rotting doors or window sills. e. Open cracks in exterior walls. f. Unstable or unsafe porch or steps.
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Source: City Planner
5.3.3 Relocation Housing
There is no anticipated need for relocation housing in the City from public or private actions.
5.3.4 Housing for Very-Low, Low, and Moderate Income Families
Traditionally, Monroe County has had the highest cost of living index in the State of Florida according to the Florida Price Level Index prepared by the Office of the Governor. Further, the price level of housing in Monroe County has ranged from 15% to 20% above the state average. Many factors can contribute to this, including the high cost of construction materials due to transportation costs, the high cost of land, and the high cost of home commodities, including utilities.
In general, the need for very-low, low, and moderate income housing reflects the overall need of the City in as much as a substantial proportion of the community is comprised of retired persons who traditionally rely on fixed incomes. Thus, it is important that densities and development regulations allow flexibility with respect to minimizing land costs and allowing a wide range of housing sizes and styles. However, the need to provide affordable housing through land use incentives must be balanced with the preservation and enhancement of certain natural resources and the environment.
There are no renter occupied housing developments using federal, state, or local subsidies.
5.3.5 Projected Growth
Based on building permit data over the past decade, the annual number of units typically constructed in Layton has been three to six one to three units. However, it is difficult to establish growth trends or a build out population for Layton given its character and size. There are 43 10 vacant residential lots remaining in the City. However, based on the existing development pattern in the City, in many cases two or more lots will be combined for a single home. As such, a reasonable estimate is that an additional 40 10 dwelling units will be developed from the inventory of vacant lots. As mentioned in the Future Land Use Element, an ultimate build out estimate for the vacant 50 acre parcel cannot be determined until more detailed analyses are made.
5.3.6 Group Facilities and Homes
There are no group facilities or homes in the City as defined by FAC 9J-5.
5.3.7 Mobile Homes
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There are currently no mobile home parks, condominiums, cooperatives or subdivisions within the City.
5.3.8 Historically Significant Housing
There are no historically significant housing structures in Layton which are registered on the Florida Master Site File, National Register of Historic Places, or designated as historically significant by local ordinance.
5.3.9 Rural and Farm worker Housing
There are no agricultural related housing units in Layton. Further, there are no agricultural related activities anticipated to occur in the future which would create a need for these types of units.
5.4 HOUSING ANALYSIS
5.4.1 Housing Projections
Given historical trends, 2.5 units can be expected to be built each year.
5.4.2 Household Characteristics Projections
Given the situation in the City as well as past trends, it is unlikely that the existing pattern of tenure (i.e. own or rent) will change significantly over the next few years.
5.4.3 Housing Delivery Process
All housing needs of the City have been, and are expected to be met, by the private sector. Further, since the City is largely developed with vacant lots in private ownership, there is no opportunity for the City to create residential zoning districts, or initiate other programs, to encourage very-low, low, or moderate housing.
5.4.4 Alternative Housing Issues
Given the character of Layton and there being no farming activities in the City, there is no expected need for housing for rural or farm worker households, or for other special housing needs.
5.4.5 Availability of Services
All residential areas in the City have access to roads and other infrastructure, and no additional infrastructure will be needed to accommodate additional housing.
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5.4.6 Very-Low, Low, and Moderate Income Housing
Since most housing in the City (66.7%) is owner occupied, it can be inferred that the housing stock is affordable. INCOME IN 1999 Percent
Households 86 100.0
Less than $10,000 15 17.4
$10,000 to $14,999 2 2.3
$15,000 to $24,999 2 2.3
$25,000 to $34,999 11 12.8
$35,000 to $49,999 12 14.0
$50,000 to $74,999 12 14.0
$75,000 to $99,999 15 17.4
$100,000 to $149,999 6 7.0
$150,000 to $199,999 11 12.8
$200,000 or more 0 0.0 Source: Census.gov
5.4.7 Conservation Activities
The City is expected to continue its primary role as monitoring and enforcement agent. Conservation or rehabilitation activities are not anticipated unless an emergency arises. No demolition of housing units are expected other than those which might be initiated by the owners.
5.5 HOUSING GOAL, OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
5.5.1 City Goal Statement
Maintain low density, single family housing in the City except as otherwise provided for in this Plan.
5.5.2 Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: Utilize existing development controls, and consider additional controls, to maintain the quality of the existing stock.
Policy 1.a: Allow development that will maintain a population level that will provide for low cost and efficient governmental services and administration.
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Policy 1.b: As part of the Comprehensive Plan review process, analyze housing growth, revenue and cost trends and government services required, to determine if existing development controls are adequate for insuring an optimum population level.
Policy 1.c: Through the zoning code of the City, provide for group homes and foster care facilities licensed by the State of Florida as special exception uses in the Single Family Residential District.
Policy 1.d: Through the Code Enforcement Board, prevent homes from becoming deteriorated.
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Policy 1.e: Assure that reasonably located standard housing at affordable costs is available to persons displaced through the exclusive action of the City prior to their displacement.
Policy 1.f: Housing in the City shall be maintained in a state of good repair with no outward signs of undue deterioration or neglect. Further, all yards shall be maintained free of debris, and vegetation shall be maintained in a manner to preserve the character of the City and shall not be allowed to present an appearance of neglect or abandonment.
Policy 1.g: When possible, the City of Layton will participate in County-wide programs designed to achieve adequate affordable housing for the population of Monroe County.
Policy 1.h: The City shall offer opportunities for applicants to pursue commercial redevelopment grants/loans if jobs are retained or increased by such renovation or replacement.
OBJECTIVE 2: Help ensure a safe, adequate and affordable housing stock in the City that reflects the character of the Florida Keys.
Policy 2.a: Ensure that an equitable density transfer system is provided for parcels of residential land that are undeveloped and preserved due to environmental concerns.
Policy 2.b: Provide cooperation and coordination with Monroe County in its efforts to establish a minimum housing code which will set standards for safety, sanitation and occupancy.
Policy 2.c: Prohibit mobile homes in ―Special Flood Hazard Areas Inundated by 100- Year Flood‖ as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency FIRM map in the City due to the hurricane winds and flooding.
Policy 2.d: Enforce the City’s Flood Protection Ordinance and the Coastal Construction Code as they may be amended from time to time.
Policy 2.e: Allocate a reasonable amount of vacant land for housing as part of the Future Land Use Element of this Plan.
Policy 2.f: Ensure maintenance of the existing housing stock through enforcement of the various codes relating to such.
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Policy 2.g: Ensure that housing design and related landscaping, through the landscaping requirements of the Zoning code, is consistent with the ―tropical‖ atmosphere of Layton.
Policy 2.h: Ensure that building height is maintained at a level consistent with the natural ―canopy‖ line of the City.
Policy 2.i: Encourage housing design that takes advantage of prevailing winds for natural cooling.
Policy 2.j: Discourage through traffic in residential areas.
Policy 2.k: Ensure that future housing densities are compatible with the City’s existing housing density.
Policy 2.l: The City will periodically review its regulatory and permitting process and make improvements when appropriate.
OBJECTIVE 3: Ensure adequate sites for very-low, low, and moderate income families, and group homes and foster care facilities.
Policy 3.a: The City’s Land Development Regulations shall contain a system of density bonuses in the Planned Development land use category.
Policy 3.b: The City’s Land Development Regulations shall allow group homes and foster care facilities with six or fewer beds in single family and multiple family areas as defined by Florida Statutes. Such facilities with more than six beds shall be allowed by special exception in multiple family areas.
OBJECTIVE 4: The City shall address the identified affordable housing deficits through the implementation of short term programs, by December 2008 and long- term programs by December 2010. Such long term programs shall include exploration of an interlocal agreement or other cooperative mechanism with Monroe County to develop a regional solution for the City’s affordable housing deficits.
Policy 4.a: The City shall explore available programs in Monroe County and through the Florida Department of Community Affairs and other state agencies to mitigate the affordable housing shortage.
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Policy 4.b: The City will provide to residents and individuals employed in the City access to information pertaining to County-wide programs to aid in job training, day-care facilities, English language courses and high school equivalency (GED) which are currently provided by the following agencies:
. Department of Children and Families . Monroe County Department of Human Services . Monroe County Public Schools
Policy 4.c: The City will request updated recommendations and adopt a long-range affordable housing implementing policy consistent with the final recommendations of the joint Department of Community Affairs/South Florida Regional Planning Council Regional Affordable Housing Strategy and Rule 9J-5 Affordable Housing Policy .010(3)(c)10. This policy will be adopted within 60 days of the final recommendations report, no later than December 31, 2008.
Policy 4.d: The City shall implement the applicable affordable housing strategies for its residents.
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6.1 INFRASTRUCTURE
The Infrastructure Element has proven to have been a strong blue print in providing necessary improvements to public facilities. The City has just completed a project with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) for a wastewater treatment plant and collection system. All residential hook-ups have been completed as of 2007. Because of the previous septic tank situation, the City did not have an adopted LOS standard for sanitary sewer but it has added an LOS sewer standard in the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The standards are based on standards consistent with Monroe County’s.
6.2 SANITARY SEWER DATA SUMMARY
All development in the City of Layton, until recently, was served by private systems. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has adopted rules for the construction and operation of wastewater facilities and these policies will be incorporated in the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amendments of 2007. These rules apply to all facilities which treat flows exceeding 5,000 gallons per day for domestic establishments, 3,000 per day for food service establishments, and instances where wastewater contains industrial, toxic or hazardous chemical wastes. The City has just completed a project with the FKAA for a wastewater treatment plant and collection system. All residential hook-ups have been completed as of 2007. Because of the previous septic tank situation, the City did not have an adopted LOS standard for sanitary sewer. However, the City has added an LOS sewer standard in the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The standards are based on standards consistent with Monroe County’s.
6.3 POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT DATA SUMMARY
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) is responsible for water supply and primary distribution in Monroe County under Florida Law. The Authority’s water treatment plant is located in Florida City. Seven shallow wells provide the primary water source and are located on the plant site. Treatment facilities include pre-chlorination, softening, filtration, chlorination and fluoridation. Water is transmitted via pipeline the entire length of the Keys. Based on a build out population of 251 persons, which assumes 100 persons in the undeveloped parcel in the City, water demand will be approximately 30,120 gpd based on average daily consumption of 120 gpd, the historical average in the Keys according to FKAA data. This represents 0.3 percent of the FKAA’s current water withdrawal permit from the SFWMD
6.4 SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT DATA SUMMARY
The City of Layton participates in Monroe County’s solid waste service district and is located in the Marathon Garbage Service franchise service area. Layton’s role has been and will continue to be one of participation in the regional system.
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Through its Interlocal Agreement with the Monroe County Municipal Service District for Solid Waste collection and disposal, a property tax is levied by the District within the City equal to that assessed throughout the District. In addition, the District levies user fees directly on users within Layton.
Generally, the generation of solid waste in all communities is influenced by two primary factors: (1) the population of the community, and (2) the amount and intensity of commercial and industrial activities. Based on a build-out population of 351 persons, which assumes 100 persons in the undeveloped parcel of the City, solid waste generation will be less than 2,000 pounds per day based on generation rates contained in the Monroe County Plan.
6.5 DRAINAGE SUB-ELEMENT DATA SUMMARY
The Florida Keys present special drainage and flood hazard problems due to their exposed coastal location and elevation. The greatest danger potential arises from hurricanes and resultant storm surges. The anticipated 100-year storm surge is 12 feet in the Upper Keys, 10 to 11 feet in the Middle Keys, and 8 feet in the Lower Keys.
Except for isolated knolls on Key Largo and small portions of Key West, the entire island chain is below the statistical 100-year flood level. Other factors compound the severity of potential flood hazards throughout the County. Causeway construction between islands can restrict storm surge passage in some areas. As development proceeds in unincorporated areas of the County, more natural areas will be developed and more impervious layers created. The result will be both a greater amount of runoff, fewer places to channel flow, and increased monetary damage and loss of human life in the event of a major storm.
There are several agencies which share drainage and stormwater management responsibilities in the County. The Department of Environmental Protection requires that major subdivisions have the first inch of runoff retained by trenches, depressions, dams or other means. DEP’s primary responsibility is protection of water quality.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) also reviews certain development proposals to ensure adequate drainage is provided. SFWMD’s review is required for projects containing 2 or more acres of impervious area (Chapter 16K-4.035, FAC). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has the responsibility for tidal flood management. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the Federal Flood Insurance Program, which provides federally subsidized flood insurance in flood zones.
All property in Layton is located adjacent to canals or Florida Bay and, as such, storm water run- off which does not percolate enters these water bodies. As such, there is no overall drainage system in the City.
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There are no known storm water drainage problems in Layton. Impacts of storm water runoff into adjacent water bodies are thought to be minimal.
The regulation of new development is accomplished by local ordinances and cooperation with other regulatory agencies. City ordinances requiring permits prior to construction and development are administered through the City’s Planner and other staff.
6.6 NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT
Potable water is piped from well fields located to the north in Miami-Dade County.
6.7 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
6.7.1 City Goal Statement
Maintain levels of service commensurate with that desired by residents of the City which ensures the lowest possible cost along with protection of the environment.
6.7.2 Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: The City shall ensure through the land development approval process that, at the time a development order or permit is issued, adequate public facility capacity is available or will be available at the time of occupancy.
Policy 1.a: Through the various review and approval processes contained in this Plan and the City’s development regulations, ensure that existing levels of service are maintained.
Policy 1.b: Below are the Level of Service Standards of the City, which correspond to the Standards adopted for the regional systems serving the City under the jurisdiction of Monroe County:
Facility: Minimum Level of Service Standard
Wastewater: Accommodate an average daily flow of at least 120 gallons per household per day.
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Water: LOS for potable water will be consistent with the FKAA 20-Year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan and will be a minimum of 120 gallons per capita day (gpcd).
Solid Waste: Collection. Twice weekly for residential. Once weekly for yard waste. Once weekly for recycled materials.
Drainage: No drainage conditions have been identified.
OBJECTIVE 2: Maintain or enhance existing levels of service, and coordinate with applicable governmental agencies.
Policy 2.a: The basic solid waste collection service policy shall be to keep households aware of collection schedules and other matters related to placement of refuse containers, yard clippings, and other special wastes for collection.
Policy 2.b: Undertake periodic surveys of households in the City to determine desired levels of service.
Policy 2.c: The basic drainage policy shall consist of periodic inspections and, when necessary, maintenance of swales along roads. The Level of Service shall be to maintain the existing drainage flow in the City until such time that conversion occurs.
Policy 2.d: Encourage the community to get involved in a local resource recovery program and establish efficient public information for this cause. The City shall participate in recycling programs adopted by Monroe County.
Policy 2.e: Maintain coordination between the City and appropriate agencies as regards quality maintenance and operation of the regional water supply system. Through its periodic newsletters to residents and businesses, the City will inform potable water users of the need to conserve water and methods to achieve conservation.
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Policy 2.f: In the development review process, ensure that future development utilizes storm water management systems in a manner to protect the functions of recharge areas and natural drainage features.
Policy 2.g: Protect and preserve water quality by use of construction site Best Management Practices (BMP’s) and the incorporation of techniques such as on-site retention, use of pervious surfaces and native vegetation.
Policy 2.h: The City shall undertake its responsibilities under Water Shortage Emergency Provisions, established under Chapter 40E-21, Florida Administrative Code upon declaration of a water shortage emergency by the South Florida Water Management District.
Policy 2.i: Xeriscape practices shall be promoted by the City when considering proposals for development and/or redevelopment.
Policy 2.j: The City will hereby adopts 2016 the 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan to increase the coordination between land use and future water supply planning as required by Chapter 163, State Statutes and incorporated within the Comprehensive Plan as Exhibit 1.0.
Policy 2.k: In order to protect and preserve water, the City will investigate utilization of alternate potable water resources to supplement the City’s future water supply sources.
Policy 2.l: The City will promote water conservation through the enforcement of the adopted Florida Building Code which requires such items as low-volume commodes, water flow restrictions for showers and spigots and similar devices in all new construction and renovations, and will comply with the appropriate water management district water use restrictions.
Policy 2.m: The City shall adopt an Ordinance which requires the use water-efficient landscaping in all new development and redevelopment, and require functioning rain-sensor devices on all automatic irrigation systems on both new and existing systems.
Policy 2.n: The City shall inform residents and businesses of, and shall encourage their participation in, the County’s water conservation programs. These information and educational programs shall include the following types of efforts:
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a. brochures and signage to be made available at City Hall;
b. pursuing funding through SFWMD Community Education Grant and cooperative funding programs for educational efforts such as demonstration gardens and prototype landscaping on public properties; and,
c. Inviting speakers for forums or workshops at City Hall.
Policy 2.o: The City will continue to cooperate with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in its efforts to restrict the unnecessary consumption of potable water, particularly as it relates to irrigation, lawn watering, and car washing during periods of drought, supply reduction, and other emergencies.
Policy 2.p: The City will enforce the SFWMD’s lawn and landscape irrigation rule, which limits irrigation to two days per week (based on address) between the hours of 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. AND/OR 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. with some exceptions, as may be revised.
Policy 2.q: The City shall coordinate local water conservation education efforts with the SFWMD, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), and the Monroe County School Board.
Policy 2.r: The City will encourage the use of low impact development techniques (such as the Florida Water Star™ program, which is a point based, new home certification program for water-efficient developments, similar to the federal Energy Star program).
Policy 2.s: The City shall develop a leak detection and repair program for all City facilities by the end of 2009. It shall also encourage its citizens to adopt such a program for their own individual properties.
OBJECTIVE 3: At present, the existing drainage system in the City has provided a level of service resulting in no known problems occurring over the past 10 years. As such, this system will be maintained. The following will be considered when approving new development:
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- provide protection from flooding and inundation consistent with the severity of the potential threats to health, safety, welfare, and property;
- maintain storm water runoff rates at levels compatible with safe conveyance capacities of receiving waters.
- protection of the functions of natural drainage features.
Policy 3.a: The level of service provided by on-site secondary drainage systems for discharge control shall not exceed the discharge limit established by the agency having jurisdiction over the receiving water at the point of outfall. If not otherwise specified, post-development peak discharge shall not exceed the pre-development peak rate based on the 25-year, 72 hour storm.
Policy 3.b: The level of service provided by on-site secondary drainage facilities for treatment of storm water runoff shall be, as a minimum, the volume and duration of required retention or detention as specified by South Florida Water Management District Criteria.
Policy 3.c: It is the intent of the above Objective and policies to coordinate the levels of service above with those of the County, the Water Management District, and others having jurisdiction on drainage.
OBJECTIVE 4: Reduce solid waste generation to promote and enhanced energy conservation, natural resources and land resources.
Policy 4.a: Utilize the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Solid Waste Management and Recovery Technical Assistance Handbook as a guideline for developing future solid waste regulations in the City, and coordinate with Monroe County to correct deficiencies and for future solid waste facility needs.
Policy 4.b: Continue to participate in the regional solid waste collection and disposal system and coordinate with Monroe County for replacing and correcting existing solid waste facility deficiencies and providing for future facility needs.
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OBJECTIVE 5: Through landscaping techniques and open spaces on both private and public property, attempt to minimize non-point pollution flowing into natural water bodies.
Policy 5.a: Where practical, encourage the construction of small scale works such as grassy berms, small dikes and levees, grassed waterways and diversive channels, as ways to detain and slow rainfall runoff.
Policy 5.b: Ensure that all residential structures meet minimum flood plain elevation requirements.
Policy 5.c: Coordinate with appropriate state and county agencies to establish criteria for the quality and quantity of drainage run-off.
OBJECTIVE 6: Coordinate with the FKAA to promote potable water conservation practices and to help ensure that existing and future potable water needs are met.
Policy 6.a: Cooperate with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority in its efforts at developing an efficient potable water supply and distribution system.
Policy 6.b: Discourage wasteful use of water while encouraging conservation methods and practices. Implement water use restrictions when applied by the South Florida Water Management District during water shortage emergencies.
OBJECTIVE 7: The City of Layton shall ensure that at the time a development permit is issued that involves multiple water connections, adequate potable water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities are available.
Policy 7.a: The LOS standards below shall serve as the City’s standards for determining facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. Ensuring the achievement of these LOS standards shall be coordinated with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.
a) Quantity: Overall LOS 120-24 gallons per capita day
b) Minimum pressure: 20 psi at customer service
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Policy 7.b: In accordance with Section 163.3180(2)(a), F.S., the City shall determine whether there will be adequate water supplies to serve the new development prior to approval of a building permit or its functional equivalent. All development is subject to the City’s Concurrency Management system. The City shall track current water demand and outstanding commitments in order to determine the availability of an adequate water supply for proposed developments. The City will also ensure that adequate water supplies and facilities are available and in place prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent.
OBJECTIVE 8: The City of Layton shall ensure that solid waste collection service and disposal capacity is available to serve development at the adopted level of service standards, concurrent with the impacts of such development.
Policy 8.a: The City of Layton hereby adopts the following level of service standard to achieve the above objective, and shall use these standards as the basis for coordinating with Monroe County in determining facility capacity and the demand generated by a development:
Level of Service Standards:
a) Collection frequency:
Residential: a minimum of one time a week domestic refuse a minimum of one time per two weeks yard trash Commercial: By contract
b) Disposal Quantity: 5.44 pounds per capita per day or 12.2 pounds per day per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)
Haul Out Capacity: 95,000 tons per year of 42,668 ERU’s.
c) Duration of Capacity: Sufficient capacity shall be available at a solid waste disposal site to accommodate all existing and approved development in the City for a period of at least three years from the projected date of completion of the proposed development or use.
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OBJECTIVE 9: The City of Layton shall ensure that adequate sanitary wastewater treatment and disposal facilities are available to support development at the adopted level of service.
Policy 9.a: Prior to issuing a building permit for a development requiring a package treatment plant, the City will require that the developer has obtained all applicable state permits.
Policy 9.b: Prior to issuing a building permit for any development requiring an On-site Disposal System (OSDS), the City will require that the developer has obtained a permit from the County and/or state, as the case may be, and that such facility meets County requirements as they may be amended from time to time. Further, the City will cooperate with Monroe County and DOH in its inspection/compliance program for OSDS’s as set forth in Policy 901.2.1 of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the program will be to correct facility deficiencies. Cooperation shall be in the form of providing building permit records and other data, information and assistance necessary to assist in the implementation of the program. The City will also take whatever lawful action is available, such as revocation of building permits, occupational licenses and the like, when a violation is found.
OBJECTIVE 10: The City of Layton shall ensure that adequate storm water management facilities are available to support development at adopted levels of service.
Policy 10.a: The following shall serve as the levels of service standards for the City of Layton for new projects containing five or more acres of land:
Water Quantity Levels of Service
a) Residential and commercial building floors 100-year, 3-day (SFWMD Water Quality Criteria, 3.2.1.4)
b) Local (neighborhood) roads 5-year, 1-day; (SFWMD Water Quantity Criteria, 3.2.1.3)
c) Off-site discharge shall be limited to historic or pre development conditions as determined by the SFWMD or the City of Layton.
Buildings in Layton shall be constructed three feet above base flood elevation (Freeboard)
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1. Retention and/or detention in the overall system, including swales, lakes, canals, green ways, etc., shall be provided for one of the three following criteria or equivalent combinations thereof:
a) Wet detention volume shall be provided for the first inch of run-off from the developed project, or the total run-off of 2.5 inches times the percentage of imperviousness, whichever is greater.
b) Dry detention volume shall be provided equal to 75% of the above amount computed for wet detention.
c) Retention volume shall be provided equal to 50% of the above amounts computed for wet detention.
2. Storm water discharge facilities which directly discharge to Outstanding Florida Waters shall include an additional 50% of the water quality treatment specified in (1) above.
3. Infill residential development within improved residential areas or subdivisions existing prior to the adoption of this comprehensive plan must ensure that its post-development storm water run-off will not contribute pollutants which will cause the run-off from the entire improved areas or subdivision to degrade receiving water bodies and their water quality as stated above.
4. New development and redevelopment projects which are exempt from the South Florida Water Management District permitting process shall also meet the requirements of Chapter 40E-4 and 40E-40, F.A.C.
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7.1 CONSERVATION
The CONSERVATION ELEMENT is prepared pursuant to Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code. The data, information and material presented as support documentation is intended to specifically meet the requirements of Chapter 9J-5.013(1), CONSERVATION DATA AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS. The goal, objectives and policies are presented in order to establish long-term development restrictions to promote resource conservation.
Much of the data and information contained within this Element is either highly interrelated with other Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, or may be contained in other Elements (i.e., COASTAL MANAGEMENT and FUTURE LAND USE). In these cases, it is so noted.
7.2 DATA AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Chapter 9J-5.013, CONSERVATION DATA AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENT, F.A.C., and requirements of Florida Statutes, the following inventory and analysis of natural resources and concerns are presented.
7.2.1 Natural Resources
Many of the natural resources to be addressed in this Element are analyzed and mapped in either the COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT or the FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT.
The canals running along developed areas (shown in several maps throughout this plan) are typically vertically bulk headed or have vertical rock slopes. The shorelines along Florida Bay and Long Key Bight are generally undisturbed. As the COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT explains, there are mangrove communities, sea grass beds, and other desirable plant communities in Layton.
Surface water bodies in the City include the 1.68 mile canal system which provides access to the Atlantic Ocean. These canals fall into the Class III water bodies as defined by the State. Class III waters are used extensively for recreational activities such as boating, water skiing and fishing.
The following definition has been developed for Class III waters by the State:
For the purposes of this report, Class III waters shall be defined as all inland waters not otherwise classified. This includes bays, rivers, lakes, estuaries and open waters of the territorial sea. Priority use of Class III waters shall be for recreation, and fish and wildlife propagation and management.
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Flood plains, as defined in Chapter 9J-5.003(30), F.A.C., include V or A flood zones as designated by FEMA. As described in the FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, all areas within the City are in A or V zones and are subject to inundation by a 100-year flood.
There are no commercial fisheries within the City, although recreational fishing and boating facilities in the form of a marina and boat rental businesses, exist. Further, commercial fishing and lobstering operations exist in the City which utilize the City’s waters to reach fisheries in the Atlantic and Florida Bay.
The City has no known sources of commercially valuable minerals. There are no mining operations in the City nor does the City’s development regulations permit such.
7.2.2 Recreation and Conservation Land Uses
As mentioned above, the canal system in the City is used for marine related recreation. In addition, the shoreline along the northern boundary of the City is utilized for boating, bathing, snorkeling, fishing, and similar uses. There is also a marine research facility located along this shoreline.
As shown in the FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, there are areas in the City that are designated for Conservation due to environmental conditions.
7.2.3 Hazardous Waste Disposal
Although the City does not have any industrial land uses and thus does not generate the typical hazardous wastes associated with such land uses, many of the common household waste products requiring care in disposal are generated within the City. These include car batteries, pesticides, degreasing solvents and petroleum waste products. In addition, service stations and marinas are a potential source of fuel and solvent waste products and leaks to ground and surface waters.
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7.3 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
7.3.1 City Goal Statement
Protect, conserve and enhance existing natural resources including vegetative communities, fish and wildlife habitats and species of special concern.
7.3.2 Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: The City shall limit or prohibit land uses which degrade air quality in the City and adjacent areas.
Policy 1.a: Open burning of any type shall be prohibited.
Policy 1.b: Any commercial land use which creates smoke, with the exception of restaurants, or particulate shall be prohibited.
Policy 1.c: Through its Land Development Regulations, the City shall prohibit commercial and industrial land uses which generate air pollution excepting uses providing retail goods and services and which generate minor incidental pollution, such as ventilation emissions from restaurants.
OBJECTIVE 2: Protect and where possible enhance water quality of surface waters within the City. The City will conserve, appropriately use and protect the quality and quantity of current and projected water sources and waters that flow into estuarine waters or oceanic waters.
Policy 2.a: Incorporate Urban Best Management Practices (BMPs) into the City’s land development regulations.
OBJECTIVE 3: Conserve potable water supplies consistent with the City’s Water Supply Facilities Work Plan.
Policy 3.a: Institute water conservation techniques and programs in cooperation with water utilities managers, South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), and Monroe County School Board.
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Policy 3.b: The City will promote water conservation through the enforcement of the adopted Florida Building Code which requires such items as low-volume commodes, water flow restrictions for showers and spigots and similar devices in all new construction and renovations, and will comply with the appropriate water management district water use restrictions.
Policy 3.c: The City shall adopt an Ordinance which requires the use of water- efficient landscaping in all new development and redevelopment, and require functioning rain-sensor devices on all automatic irrigation systems on both new and existing systems.
Policy 3.d: The City shall inform residents and businesses of, and shall encourage their participation in, the County’s water conservation programs. These information and educational programs shall include the following types of efforts:
a. brochures and signage to be made available at City Hall;
b. pursuing funding through SFWMD Community Education Grant and cooperative funding programs for educational efforts such as demonstration gardens and prototype landscaping on public properties; and,
c. Inviting speakers for forums or workshops at City Hall.
Policy 3.e: The City will continue to cooperate with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in its efforts to restrict the unnecessary consumption of potable water, particularly as it relates to irrigation, lawn watering, and car washing during periods of drought, supply reduction, and other emergencies.
Policy 3.f: The City will enforce the SFWMD’s lawn and landscape irrigation rule, which limits irrigation to two days per week (based on address) between the hours of 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. AND/OR 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. with some exceptions, as may be revised.
Policy 3.g: The City will encourage the use of low impact development techniques (such as the Florida Water Star℠ program, which is a point based, new home certification program for water-efficient developments, similar to the federal Energy Star program).
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Policy 3.h: The City shall develop a leak detection and repair program for all City facilities by the end of 2009. It shall also encourage its citizens to adopt such a program for their own individual properties.
OBJECTIVE 4: The City will conserve, appropriately use and protect soils and native vegetation communities.
Policy 4.a: Develop erosion control plans for areas experiencing continued erosion of shoreline or banks.
Policy 4.b: Through the development review process and intergovernmental coordination during such review, ensure that measures are taken to minimize and/or mitigate the loss of desired plant communities.
OBJECTIVE 5: The City will conserve, appropriately use and protect fisheries, wildlife, wildlife habitat and marine habitats.
Policy 5.a: The City’s Land Development Regulations shall provide for the protection of native vegetative communities, and require mitigation measures including the replanting of native species, for proposed developments requiring site plan approval. Further, the City shall require the removal of all exotic plant species when development occurs.
Policy 5.b: The City’s Land Development Regulations shall restrict activities known to adversely affect the survival of endangered and threatened wildlife.
Policy 5.c: Through the development review process, provide for the protection and conservation of the natural functions of existing soils, fisheries, wildlife habitats, flood plains, and wetlands including estuarine marshes and marine habitats.
Policy 5.d: The City’s Land Development Regulations shall provide for the protection of natural reservations. Further, they shall require the use of natural shoreline material, including rip rap or vegetation, or cantilevered platforms, instead of vertical bulkheads.
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Policy 5.e: The City shall cooperate with Monroe County and the state of Florida to conserve, appropriately use, or protect unique vegetative communities located within common territorial areas.
Policy 5.f: Upon submittal of a proposed development containing environmental communities shown in FIGURE 3-2 of the FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, the City shall coordinate a meeting with appropriate state and federal agencies to review the proposed project and make an initial determination on which areas should be protected.
Policy 5.g: The City will cooperate and participate in hazardous waste programs established by Monroe County.
OBJECTIVE 6: To inventory the City’s environmental resources, and estuarine environmental quality and water quality, in cooperation with agencies of the State of Florida, and to prevent development in potentially environmentally sensitive areas until such time that an inventory is completed.
Policy 6.a: The City will work with the Florida Department of Community Affairs, and other appropriate agencies, in conducting an inventory of natural resources and water quality. Data and analyses from this effort will be used to establish development regulations for the undeveloped portion of the City shown as Planned Development on the Future Land Use Map, to prepare a program to eliminate dead-end canals or to mitigate their negative impacts, and to develop a program to minimize the impacts of storm water runoff on surrounding waters.
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8.1 COASTAL MANAGEMENT
The City of Layton is required to prepare a COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, and Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes. The data, information and graphics presented in this Element are intended to meet the data and analysis requirements of Chapter 9J-5.012, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT. The goals, objectives and policies presented are designed to restrict activities that would damage or destroy coastal resources.
Data sources used for preparation of this Element include the Monroe County Coastal Zone Protection and Conservation Element, the State Department of Administration Report on the Florida Keys Area of Critical Concern and the Florida Keys Coastal Management Study prepared by the State Department of Environmental Protection.
8.2 DATA AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS
8.2.1 Land Use
The City of Layton is a typical Florida Keys community in that there is a strong link between the City and its surrounding marine environment. All residential lots are located on canals which provide access to both the Atlantic and Florida Bay. The waters surrounding the community provide both commercial and recreational opportunities for businesses, residents and tourists. FIGURE 4-1 of the TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT shows the canal system in the City, and FIGURE 3-3 of the FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT shows the location of the surrounding water bodies. All water bodies within the City are tidal waters.
In addition to residential land uses along canals and shorelines, other water related uses are a hotel, marina, two marine research facilities, and boat rental operations.
The desire to protect the City’s natural assets and resources has a twofold motivation. Layton benefits directly from a beautiful and safe environment and this constitutes one reason for conservation. In addition, the tourism industry, which benefits the City, depends on these resources. Hence, damage to these resources will have an adverse impact on the economic well being of City residents.
8.2.2 Natural Resources
Inventories of the natural resources in the Florida Keys have been compiled by the Florida Coastal Council, the Florida Department of Administration, Division of State Planning, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Monroe County Planning Department.
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In addition, the Land Use Element of this Plan contains a map showing vegetative communities in the undeveloped area of Layton.
FIGURE 3-2 of the FUTURE LAND USE Element depicts the natural resources and plant communities described below:
Mangrove Communities
Mangrove communities are the most vital biological resource of the Keys. Together with sea grass beds they produce leaf detritus which is the basis of the detritus marine food chain. This chain supports many species that are nutritionally and economically important to man. In addition, mangroves serve as nursery areas to provide a safe and nutritious environment for juvenile fish and other organisms. These young fish in turn attract predatory adult sport fish. Almost 75% of the valuable commercial and sport fishing species spend a portion of their life cycle in estuarine areas where the plant associations flourish.
Mangrove communities play an important roll in conserving land and building new land at the water’s edge. The root structures buffer the shore from the sea’s waves, and this is important in the Keys where 90% of the land is less than five feet above sea level. In addition, by trapping organic and inorganic materials the mangroves help in the build up of new land.
Finally, mangrove communities filter urban surface runoff and thus help maintain water quality. Further, by absorbing wave action energy, instead of reflecting it like man-made sea walls, mangroves help to reduce water turbidity.
Tropical Hardwood Hammocks
At a higher level of elevation, tropical hardwood hammocks are found. They are characterized by very thin soil layers over rocky, porous limestone substrata. Dense vegetation holds high humidity in the more developed hammocks which leads to warmer winters and cooler summers than in the surrounding area. The hammocks provide examples of unusual vegetation and support numerous species of wildlife. If undisturbed, the hammocks will pass through a series of stages to emerge as a climax community. During these stages different vegetation and wildlife will flourish in the hammock.
Marine Grass Beds
Marine Grass Beds are found throughout the Keys and are vital to the maintenance of a high quality marine environment. These submerged grasses and the numerous forms of marine algae, which are attached to the blades and sediments, are the major producers of organic detritus in the Florida Keys.
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Beaches and Shoreline
In addition to containing biotic communities, such as sea grass, which contribute to the food chain, beaches and shorelines also contribute to the City’s recreational, aesthetic and economic well being.
Wildlife
As outlined in the above descriptions, wildlife, vegetative and marine communities are closely linked. The species of wildlife associated with the vegetative and marine communities provide aesthetic value to Layton as well as a link to the ecological chain of the Keys. Of overriding importance to Layton is fish life, which contributes to two major industries in the Keys, Tourism and Fishing, and to recreational opportunities of residents.
8.2.3 Estuarine Pollution Assessment
There are no governmental water quality monitoring stations located in or adjacent to the City of Layton.
8.2.4 Natural Disaster Planning
The City, through an interlocal agreement with the Lower and Middle Keys Fire/Rescue District is able to participate in disaster preparedness, with particular attention to hurricanes.
The U.S. Weather Bureau now forecasts tidal stages during tropical storms and hurricanes. It maintains continuous service and is constantly improving its warning capabilities. This service, in combination with the County's hurricane preparedness plan, should aid in preventing loss of life and property.
8.2.5 Coastal High-Hazard Areas and Post-Disaster Redevelopment
Post-disaster redevelopment is provided for in Chapter 161, Florida Statutes, Beach and Shore Preservation, and will also be affected by the City's Coastal Construction and Flood plain Protection ordinances.
Public infrastructure in the City is limited to roads and associated drainage swales, and two City owned buildings.
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8.3 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
8.3.1 City Goal Statement
Maintenance, enhancement and where possible restoration of the City’s natural resources.
8.3.2 Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: By December 1, 2008, the City of Layton shall review and, if necessary adopt Land Development Regulations which implement City policies controlling pollutant discharges into surface waters from dredge and fill activities.
Policy 1.a: The City of Layton shall support state and federal policies concerning the permitting of dredge and fill activity, except in those instances where more stringent regulations adopted by the City shall be maintained. Consider only allowing vacuum dredging.
Policy 1.b: Except as specifically provided herein, no new dredging shall be permitted in the City of Layton.
Policy 1.c: No maintenance dredging shall be permitted within areas vegetated with sea grass beds or characterized by hard bottom communities except for maintenance in public navigation channels.
Policy 1.d: In order to facilitate establishment of bottom vegetation, maintenance dredging in artificial waterways shall not exceed depths greater than minus six feet mean low water.
Policy 1.e: All dredged spoil resulting from maintenance dredging shall be placed on permitted upland sites where drainage can be contained on-site. (202.8.5)
Policy 1.f: No ―after-the-fact‖ permits shall be issued that violates the City of Layton dredge and fill regulations. All illegal structures and fill shall be removed and damages mitigated. (202.8.6)
Policy 1.g: The City of Layton shall adopt a schedule of monetary penalties which provides for fair and equitable penalties for all dredge and fill violations. Penalty revenues obtained from these violations shall be set aside and used specifically for water quality enhancement projects. (202.8.7)
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OBJECTIVE 2: City of Layton shall cooperate with Monroe County to help determine as to the appropriate use of aerators, back filling, the and the utilization of weed restriction devices as a means of improving water quality in canal systems and shall request, if appropriate, a special rule for the Florida Keys pertaining to the use of same. (202.14)
Policy 2.a: The City of Layton shall work cooperatively with Monroe County and DEP and the ACOE to identify the water quality and permitting issues related to the use of aerators, back filling, , and utilization of weed restriction devices in canal systems. (202.14.1)
Policy 2.b: The City of Layton shall support an independent research study through a university or other impartial research foundation designed to determine the possible applications and impacts of aeration, back filling, the opening of dead-end canals, and utilization of weed restriction devices in canal systems in the Florida Keys. (202.14.2)
Policy 2.c: The City of Layton shall, if deemed appropriate after study of water quality issues, support Monroe County in its request for consideration of a special rule for the utilization aeration, back filling, the opening of dead-end canals, and utilization of weed restriction devices in canal systems in the Florida Keys. (202.14.3)
OBJECTIVE 3: The City of Layton will cooperate with Monroe County to determine as to the water quality impacts associated with unplugging residential canals and shall request, if appropriate, a special rule for the Florida Keys pertaining to opening of canal plugs. (202.15)
Policy 3.a: The City of Layton shall work cooperatively with Monroe County, DEP, and the ACOE to identify the water quality and permitting issues related to the unplugging of residential canals. (202.15.1)
Policy 3.b: The City of Layton shall, if deemed appropriate after study of water quality issues, support Monroe County’s request for consideration of a special rule for the Florida Keys pertaining to the opening of plugged, residential canals. (202.15.2)
OBJECTIVE 4: The City of Layton shall protect its mangrove wetlands by implementing regulations which will further reduce disturbances to
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mangroves and which will mitigate the indirect impacts of development upon mangroves. (203.1)
Policy 4.a: As set forth in the Land Development Regulations, the open space requirement for wetland jurisdictional mangroves shall be 100%. No fill or structures shall be permitted in jurisdictional mangrove wetlands except for elevated, pile-supported walkways, docks, piers and utility pilings. (203.1.1)
Policy 4.b: The City of Layton shall require minimum vegetated setbacks of 20 feet to be maintained as an open space buffer for development occurring adjacent to all types of wetlands including wetland jurisdictional mangroves, except as provided for in other policies. ―Development‖ shall include all activities as currently defined in the F.S. 380.04 compliant Land Development Regulations, are hereby incorporated by reference. (203.1.3)
Policy 4.c: By December 1, 2008, the Land Development Regulations pertaining to docking facilities and piers shall be reviewed, and if necessary, revised to provide further protection to jurisdictional shoreline mangroves.
All structures on any submerged lands and mangroves shall be designed, located and constructed such that:
a) All structures shall be constructed on pilings or other supports;
b) Walkways and access ways shall not exceed five feet in width;
c) Perpendicular structures that extend over confined water bodies shall not exceed 10% of the width of confined water bodies as measured from mean low water line to mean low water line. The maximum area of the terminal platform of a dock shall not exceed eight feet in width and 20 feet in length.
d) Where perpendicular designs are not feasible, a parallel structure may be permitted provided that the structure:
1) Does not exceed 20 feet in length if mangroves are present;
2) Does not exceed five feet in width; and
3) Utilizes an existing cleared area along the shoreline before encroaching into vegetated areas.
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e) Structures destroyed by act of God may be rebuilt to original design dimensions.
OBJECTIVE 5: The City of Layton shall protect submerged lands vegetated with sea grasses by implementing regulations which will further reduce direct and indirect disturbances to sea grasses. (203.2)
Policy 5.a: Upon adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the City of Layton shall prohibit the location of new mooring sites over submerged land which is vegetated with sea grasses or characterized by a hard-bottom community,. This prohibition shall also apply to mooring fields. (203.2.1) unless the water is at least 5 feet deep.
Policy 5.b: Upon adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the City of Layton shall prohibit the termination of docking facilities and piers over submerged land which is vegetated with sea grasses unless water depth is at least 5 feet. Design criteria to permit sunlight to reach the bottom shall be adopted. (203.2.2)
Policy 5.c: Effective upon adoption of the Plan, the City of Layton shall:
a) Prohibit new dredging; and
b) Prohibit maintenance dredging within areas vegetated with sea grass beds except for maintenance dredging in public navigation channels. (203.2.3) & require vacuum dredging
Policy 5.d: The City of Layton shall seek to enter into an agreement with NOAA, EPA, and DEP regarding support of scientific studies of stresses on sea grass ecosystems in the Florida Keys region. This agreement may be developed following completion of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan. This plan shall identify the research needs to be addressed in the agreement. (203.2.4)
Policy 5.e: The City of Layton shall support the public education program for users of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary as outlined in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan (U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, in preparation). This program shall promote user education related to, among other items, sea grass bed conservation and navigational safety in near-shore waters. (203.2.5)
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Policy 5.f: The City of Layton shall cooperate with Monroe County regarding generating digital information describing the location of sea grass beds in the City of Layton into the County's Geographic Information System. (203.2.6)
OBJECTIVE 6: The City of Layton shall eliminate the loss of undisturbed wetlands and shall eliminate the net loss of disturbed wetlands. The determination of whether a wetland is disturbed or undisturbed shall be based on a functional assessment of the wetland performed according to the County functional assessment methodology, when such methodology becomes available. In the interim, any functional assessment shall be performed utilizing a professionally acceptable methodology consistent with the requirements of state and federal agencies.
Policy 6.a: Upon adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the City shall establish Environmental Standards. Accordingly, the Open Space Requirement shall be one hundred percent for the following types of wetlands:
a) submerged lands; b) jurisdictional mangroves; c) salt ponds; d) freshwater wetlands, with a 20-foot buffer around them; and e) freshwater ponds.
Upon adoption of the Comprehensive Plan the City shall further protect its wetlands by requiring a 100% open space requirements for undisturbed salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands. (204.2)
Policy 6.b: No fill shall be permitted in submerged lands, jurisdictional mangroves, salt ponds, and freshwater wetlands. No structures shall be permitted in submerged lands, jurisdictional mangroves, salt ponds, and freshwater wetlands, except for elevated, pile-supported walkways, docks, piers and utility pilings. (204.2.2)
Policy 6.c: No fill or structures shall be permitted in salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands, other than the following:
a) utility pilings; b) pilings for elevated walkways and docks; and
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c) access ways to structures, located on upland or disturbed salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands and included within the same property, for which there is no alternative means of access; such access shall be elevated structure that is designed and constructed such that the natural movement of water, including volume, rate and direction of flow, shall not be substantially disrupted or altered. (204.2.3)
Policy 6.d: The open space requirement for disturbed salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands shall be 40% percent.
Fill within disturbed salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands shall be limited to 10% of the habitat size or 500 square feet, whichever is less, and shall be limited to the following development activities:
a) utility pilings; b) structure pilings (as permitted by existing zoning); c) fill in conjunction with a single access way to a permitted development located within the property; d) fill located directly under the permitted structure; and e) OSDS, only where no other alternative disposal method or upland placement is feasible.
All structures, except for surface access roads and slab under the structure, shall be elevated on pilings or other supports such that the natural hydrologic regime of the site is not altered.
Access to structures shall be by elevated structure or surface road or path that is designed and constructed such that the natural movement of water, including volume, rate and direction of flow, shall not be substantially disrupted or altered. (204.2.4)
Policy 6.e: The City of Layton shall assign a negative point rating in the Permit Allocation System to developments which require the placement of fill or structures in disturbed salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands. (204.2.5)
Policy 6.f: The City of Layton shall adopt revised environmental standards and environmental design criteria which establish minimum vegetated setbacks of 20 feet to be maintained as an open space buffer for development occurring adjacent to all types of wetlands, except as provided for elsewhere in this Plan. (204.2.6)
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Policy 6.g: The City of Layton shall attempt to ensure that dredge and fill activities that require permits from federal, state, regional and county regulatory authorities are done through a coordinated interagency review process. In addition, applicants for a dredge and fill permit shall be required to obtain all necessary permits from state and federal regulatory agencies prior to issuance of a City permit. (204.2.7)
Policy 6.h: No ―after-the-fact‖ permits shall be issued that violate City of Layton dredge and fill regulations. All illegal structures and fill shall be removed and damages mitigated. (204.2.8)
Policy 6.i: The City of Layton shall adopt a schedule of monetary penalties which provides for fair and equitable penalties for all dredge and fill violations. Penalty revenues obtained from these violations shall be set aside and used specifically for water quality enhancement projects. (204.2.9)
Policy 6.j: Upon completion of the functional assessment of wetlands in the ADID program, the City of Layton shall revise the land development regulations to include additional environmental standards pertaining to open space ratios, permitted uses, filling, and setbacks as may be deemed appropriate to protect wetland habitats. (204.2.10)
OBJECTIVE 7: Continued existence of optimum populations of all species of wildlife.
Policy 7.a: In an effort to protect and conserve marine wildlife, emphasis will be placed on working with Monroe County to protect the entire marine ecosystem throughout the Keys.
Policy 7.b: Encourage maintenance and protection of areas that provide refuge and sanctuary for birds throughout the Keys.
Policy 7.c: Encourage a unified effort by Federal, State and Regional agencies to inventory fish populations and catches to determine if substantial losses are expected to occur in fish populations, and, if remedial actions are necessary to prevent such.
Policy 7.d: In cooperation with State and Federal agencies, ensure that approved dredging and filling activities are conducted in a manner to minimize adverse impacts on wildlife.
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OBJECTIVE 8: The orderly and balanced utilization and preservation of all living and non-living coastal zone resources; and, avoidance of irreversible and irretrievable commitments of coastal zone resources.
Policy 8.a: In an effort to protect and conserve marine resources, emphasis will be placed on protecting the entire marine ecosystem.
Policy 8.b: The City will cooperate with the County in its efforts to encourage research and development programs designed to ensure optimum sustainable productivity in the marine resource industries.
Policy 8.c: Dredging and/or filling associated with water dependent projects should be carefully managed to prevent unnecessary adverse environmental impact.
Policy 8.d: As far as possible, natural patterns of gradual and dispersed runoff will be maintained.
Policy 8.e: Special attention will be given to control of runoff and introduction of nutrients into areas containing marine grass beds in order to prevent increased water turbidity in violation of State standards.
OBJECTIVE 9: Through utilization of proper management techniques, ensure that modification of shorelines and natural features is done so in a prudent manner.
Policy 9.a: Bulkhead lines should be set at, or land ward of, the mean high water line or the land ward boundary of the shoreline protection zone, whichever is applicable.
Policy 9.b: Where possible, sloping walls or rip-rap structures and coastal vegetation should be used rather than vertical sea walls.
Policy 9.c: Bulkhead construction should avoid sharp-angle turns that may collect trash or cause shoaling or flushing problems.
Policy 9.d: Dredging and/or filling of submerged lands should be kept to a minimum.
Policy 9.e: Buffer zones of natural vegetation and adequate setback should be established between development and waterways.
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Policy 9.f: Development in both the public and private sector will be required to take into consideration protective measures for natural land forms and features during the planning process so as to minimize modification of hydrological regime and natural landscape.
Policy 9.g: Aggregation of multiple uses that are compatible with the existing uses and natural environment will be encouraged along the shoreline.
OBJECTIVE 10: Encourage and utilize intergovernmental cooperation for protection of natural resources.
Policy 10.a: The City will cooperate with appropriate federal and state agencies in preventing shoreline erosion.
Policy 10.b: Restrict new building construction seaward of the established coastal construction setback line.
OBJECTIVE 11: Ensure public access, benefits, and enjoyment of Layton’s natural resources.
Policy 11.a: Provide a balance between environmental concerns and the need to maintain marine resource based recreational activity and commerce.
Policy 11.b: Support expansion of public beach area in the Long Key State Recreational Area.
Policy 11.c: Through cooperation with state agencies, when spoil islands are developed from public dredging projects, encourage that these islands are provided as passive recreation areas allowing for public accessibility.
Policy 11.d: Land clearing should be restricted to site area being prepared for immediate construction. If construction cannot begin within reasonable time, the cleared area should be replanted with ground cover.
Policy 11.e: In areas where temporary removal of vegetation is necessary during construction, replanting of ground cover shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Policy 11.f: The deliberate planting of undesirable exotic species will be prohibited.
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Policy 11.g: The use of native plants which tend to minimize use of water, pesticides, and fertilizer will be required in the landscaping of future developments.
Policy 11.h: Require all new marinas and major improvements to existing marinas to provide sewage pump-out service to boats 30 feet or more in length.
Policy 11.i: Proposed developments in undisturbed areas shall demonstrate whether or not the project restores natural resources or helps mitigate future disruptions or degradations.
Policy 11.j: Any proposed marina shall demonstrate land use compatibility, availability of upland support services, existing protective status or ownership, hurricane contingency planning, protection of water quality, water depth, environmental disruptions and mitigation actions, availability for public use, economic need and feasibility.
OBJECTIVE 12: The City will attempt to reduce potential damage from hurricanes and reduce evacuation time.
Policy 12.a: A survey will be conducted of households to help estimate the number of persons requiring evacuation, the number of persons requiring public hurricane shelter, and special needs of the elderly, handicapped and other segments of the population. This information will then be provided to Monroe County as part of the City’s coordination effort on hurricane evacuation.
Policy 12.b: Provide constant input to emergency management center with respect to road conditions, accidents, flooding, and appropriate personnel, during hurricane evacuation periods.
Policy 12.c: Through its development review process and Land Development Regulations, the City will reduce the exposure of human life and property to natural hazards.
Policy 12.d: The City shall adopt through ordinance or resolution, appropriate components of the local peacetime emergency plan and hazard mitigation annex.
Policy 12.e: The City shall implement procedures from its hurricane evacuation program which, at a minimum, contains a public awareness component for evacuation, and components that describe specific coordination procedures
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among the City government, the Layton Fire/Rescue Department, and Monroe County.
Policy 12.f: In the event of a natural disaster, the City shall have engineering and other analyses undertaken prior to post disaster redevelopment so that any appropriate building regulations can be adopted, and design guidelines established for replacement or repair of infrastructure, which reduce the potential for future damage from natural disasters.
Policy 12.g: The building official shall certify that all structures, as defined in the City’s ―Flood Protection Ordinance‖, as amended, meets the requirements of that ordinance. Further, the City’s Flood Protection Ordinance shall be amended from time to time as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and, as deemed appropriate by the City, to limit uses and structures below the Flood Plain elevation to reduce potential hazards and destruction from a major storm.
Policy 12.h: In order to minimize hurricane evacuation time, the City shall limit dwelling unit permits per year, as set forth herein in Section 3.5.2, Policy 10 a. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01]
OBJECTIVE 13: Working with appropriate governmental agencies and public and private institutions, maintain or improve estuarine environmental quality.
Policy 13.a: The City’s Development Regulations shall include a provision that limits the impacts of development or redevelopment on natural resources through coordination with other agencies having jurisdictional review and approval powers.
OBJECTIVE 14: Uses that provide access and which enhance or provide a convenience for water oriented activities shall have priority along shorelines.
Policy 14.a: The City’s Land Development Regulations shall include a provision that applications for projects along a shoreline, other than individual single and two family homes, demonstrate that the proposed development has provided public access to the shoreline, or enhances or provides a convenience for water oriented activities, and if not, why it is not feasible to do so.
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OBJECTIVE 15: City expenditures for capital projects which subsidize new development in coastal high-hazard areas shall be limited to roads and other basic infrastructure, except where joint public/private efforts can be arranged.
OBJECTIVE 16: Work with Monroe County and other appropriate agencies for preparing post-disaster redevelopment plans to reduce or eliminate the exposure of human life and property to natural hazards.
OBJECTIVE 17: A criteria for the development review and approval process for the undeveloped parcel in the City shall include criteria for increased public access to the shoreline.
OBJECTIVE 18: The City will attempt to reduce potential damage from hurricanes and reduce evacuation time.
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9.1 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
9.2 INTRODUCTION
The RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT is required to be included within the Comprehensive Plan per requirements of State planning law and rule criteria. Specifically, Chapter 163.3177(6)(e), Florida Statutes, establishes the RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT requirement. Based on recent legislation, the City supports regulatory incentives and criteria that encourage the preservation of recreational waterfronts as defined in s.342.07 F.S. This directive has been mandated by the state of Florida through changes to House Bill 955. Several waterfront recreation areas are available for residents and visitors of the City.
9.3 EXISTING RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE SITES AND FACILITIES
Because of the City’s small size, using generally accepted standards to determine recreational needs does not provide meaningful results. As an example, the standard for Neighborhood park acres according to the National Recreation and Park Association, Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, is 2 acres per thousand population. This converts to current a current need of 0.39 acres based on a population of 196 persons. Even if the City's population is double at build out, less than an acre will be needed according to these standards.
When considering public recreation facilities in Layton, it is important to recognize the motivation that brings permanent residents to this location. That motivation can be described as the sea, clean air, sunshine and a relaxed living environment. Thus, many residents do not demand many traditional urban recreation services. Further, all homes in Layton on are canals with access to the Gulf and Atlantic, and most residents own boats.
TABLE 9-1 illustrates existing recreational facilities in or near Layton. The Long Key State Recreation Area provides picnicking, beach and biking facilities. Channel fishing is available at the Long Key and Channel #5 catwalks. The City currently has a tennis court and bike path. The bike path extends the entire length of the City along U.S. #1 (excluding the annexed area) southwestward past the Long Key State Recreation Area to the Long Key Bridge.
In addition to the facilities listed in TABLE 9-1, there are private water oriented recreation facilities at the hotel located in Layton, such as fishing and boat docks, swimming area, etc., that serve the attendant hotel population. There are no full service marinas in Layton. There was a facility that has a fuel pump available to the boating public. However, this facility is limited in that it does not provide boat repairs, parts or other services. Rather, it included a dive shop and small boat rentals. In addition, there are facilities which rent small power boats, sailboats and wind surfers.
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Throughout Layton, there is a considerable amount of open land area as well as waterways, which have the same effect as open (land) area with respect to separating structures and creating a pleasing living environment. The wide right-of-way for U.S. #1 through the eastern, undeveloped portion of Layton (300 feet) assures that as this area is developed land will be available for buffering and landscaping.
TABLE 9-1 RECREATION FACILITIES IN OR NEAR LAYTON State of Florida Facilities
1. Long Key State Recreation Area Acreage: 966.3 Picnic Area: 20 acres with 75 tables Location: Adjacent to Layton
This park also contains 60 overnight campsites, 0.8 miles of nature trails, and 1,890 lineal feet of shoreline beach with an average width of 50 feet.
2. Old Long Key and Channel #5 Bridges
These facilities are located approximately 3 miles from Layton in opposite directions and are available for fishing.
3. Bike/Walking Path
Bike path from the City to Long Key Bridge and Channel 5 Bridge.
City Facilities
1. Tennis Court (1)
2. Bike/Walking Path (.75 miles)
Sources: City of Layton Monroe County Comprehensive Plan
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9.4 RECREATIONAL NEEDS
Below is an assessment of the City’s recreational needs. In general, recreational facilities that can accommodate individuals and families are more appropriate than team facilities such as baseball fields, football fields, basketball courts, etc.
Tennis Courts
Demand for tennis facilities is fairly well satisfied by the existing courts. However, with future growth, an additional tennis court may be desirable.
Bike Paths and Walkways
The existing bike paths along local residential streets provide the City with adequate bicycle paths.
Parks and Picnic Areas
The facilities located at the Long Key State Recreation Area provide the City with adequate park and picnic facilities.
Water Oriented Facilities
Beach facilities at Long Key State Recreation Area and the fact that almost all homes in the City are located on waterfront lots, indicates a low priority for water facilities. However, a marina with dockage and a boat ramp is needed which will most likely have to be provided by the private sector.
9.5 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
9.5.1 City Goal Statement
Encourage the preservation of open space areas and maintain existing facilities.
9.5.2 Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: The City of Layton shall ensure that adequate park, open space and recreational facilities are available to serve the City.
Policy 1.a: The following shall serve as the Recreational LOS for Layton:
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Parks & Open Space: 2 acres within the City or within 1.5 miles of the City's boundaries for each 1,000 population.
Meeting space: 1,000 square feet per 1,000 population.
OBJECTIVE 2: Through site plan review, zoning criteria and minimum landscaping requirements, encourage the provision of open space areas containing natural vegetation, and ensure appropriate access and uses at existing public sites which are in harmony with adjacent residential uses.
Policy 2.a: At present, there is no need for an open space/recreation acquisition program inasmuch as a deficiency does not exist and is not expected to exist in the future. This is not intended to mean that the City does not require open space land, but rather, through strict development criteria, the private sector will be required to provide such.
Policy 2.b: Attempt to maintain publicly owned lands in a natural or semi-natural state.
Policy 2.c: The acquisition of land for a local park should only be undertaken following a clear determination of need based on public input.
Policy 2.d: Land development regulations shall contain definitions and standards for open space.
Policy 2.e: Through the continued use of household surveys, the City will assess recreational needs of residents. When it is determined that additional recreational facilities or equipment are needed, then the City shall consider their purchase through operational revenue or program them as capital improvements.
Policy 2.f: Through surveys of residents and public hearings during the budget adoption process, determine the demand for recreational facilities and the most efficient funding mechanism for desired facilities.
Policy 2.g: Through surveys of residents and budget public hearings, determine the demand for additional publicly owned open space and the most efficient funding mechanism. Further, through the site plan review process, ensure that adequate open space is being provided by development in accordance
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with set back and other standards set forth in the City’s Land Development Regulations.
OBJECTIVE 3: When reviewing a development proposal for the undeveloped parcel, determine if recreational land or facilities can be dedicated or made available for public use.
Policy 3.a: The City’s Land Development Regulations shall include incentives for major new developments or redevelopment projects to provide shore access to the public.
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10.1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
10.2 INTRODUCTION
The INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT is required to be included within the Comprehensive Plan per requirements of State planning law and rule criteria. Specifically, Chapter 163.3177(6)(h), Florida Statutes, establishes the INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT requirement and Chapter 9J-5.015, Florida Administrative Code, establishes minimum criteria to guide its preparation.
10.3 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION DATA SUMMARY
TABLE 10-1 contains a listing of entities with which Layton maintains intergovernmental relationships on permanent or contractual basis.
TABLE 10-1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION & FUNCTIONS AGENCY FUNCTION COORDINATION MECHANISM
Fire/Rescue Fire Control, Emergency Rescue, Fire Interlocal agreement & lease agreement District Marshal Building Permit approval
Monroe County Police patrols Interlocal agreement Sheriff
South Florida Permit review for threshold Requires applicants to obtain district Water Management development approval District
Monroe County Local option gas tax, local option sales Interlocal Agreement tax distribution
Solid Waste & Solid waste collection Interlocal Agreement. Municipal Disposal Service District
DEP Long Key State Park Periodic contact
Florida Keys Aqueduct Potable Water Supply and Wastewater Water Agreement Authority Source: City Planner
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TABLE 10-2 shows the person or City agency with primary responsibility for coordination with the agencies listed in TABLE 10-1.
TABLE 10-2 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION CONTACTS
AGENCY COORDINATION FUNCTION MECHANISM
Fire/Rescue District Fire Control, Emergency Rescue, Representative on district board District Fire Marshal Building Permit approval
Monroe County Sheriff Police patrols Mayor
South Florida Water Permit review for threshold development Building Official Management District
Monroe County Local option gas tax, local options sales Administrator County tax distribution
Solid Waste Municipal Solid waste collection & disposal Mayor Service District
DEP Long Key State Park Mayor
Florida Keys Aqueduct Potable Water Supply and Wastewater Mayor Authority Source: City Planner
10.4 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ANALYSIS
All existing coordination mechanisms are effective. with the exception of the Department of Environmental Protection concerning mosquito control and Monroe County concerning the siting of solid waste disposal facilities and repeated problems at the Long Key facility.
The City has attempted to resolve problems with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP’s restrictions on mosquito control in the park) by arranging a joint meeting of park management, the Monroe County Mosquito Control District, and the City. However, this has proved ineffective due to the position of the park’s management. As such, the City’s only option is dealing with DEP at the state level and through elected state officials.
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As described throughout this Plan, the City is fully developed with the exception of some vacant lots in platted areas, all of which are on disturbed uplands, and the vacant undeveloped parcel containing vegetative communities. The City believes the policies throughout this Plan along with the extensive review a development proposal in the undeveloped area will undergo by local, state and federal agencies, ensure that development will be consistent with the Regional Planning Council Regional Policy Plan.
10.5 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
10.5.1 City Goal Statement
The City, through preparation of this plan and through future planning efforts, will maintain communication and coordination with surrounding governmental bodies and relevant agencies.
10.5.2 Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: Coordinate planning activities with surrounding governmental jurisdictions and participate in planning decisions with regional impact.
Policy 1.a: Through existing programs monitor and comment on development affecting the City and to ensure continuing interaction with other governmental agencies for the provision of services and information.
Policy 1.b: Provide input to regional planning efforts concerning solid waste, potable water, wastewater, transportation, and other multi-jurisdictional issues.
Policy 1.c: Should an issue become unresolved through normal communications and discussion, utilize the Regional Planning Council’s informal mediation program on appropriate issues.
Policy 1.d: Through attendance at meetings of relevant local governments and organizations, the City will monitor and participate in discussions on the provision of services and shall periodically inform its residents on such matters.
Policy 1.e: The Mayor shall oversee City implementation of the existing interlocal agreements (between the City and County) that deal with hurricane evacuation.
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Policy 1.f: The City shall coordinate with the South Florida Water Management District by requesting the District to review the City’s Plan to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan is consistent with the District’s Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update.
Policy 1.g: The City will maintain a water supply facilities work plan that is coordinated with SFWMD’s Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan and Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) by updating its own work plan within 18 months of an update to SFWMD’s Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan that affects the City.
Policy 1.h: In accordance with Section 163.3180(2)(a), F.S., the City shall determine whether there will be adequate water supplies to serve the new development prior to approval of a building permit or its functional equivalent. All development is subject to the City’s Concurrency Management system. The City shall track current water demand and outstanding commitments in order to determine the availability of an adequate water supply for proposed developments. The City will also ensure that adequate water supplies and facilities are available and in place prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent.
Policy 1.i: The City shall include a representative of the School Board as a nonvoting member of the local planning agency to attend meetings at which the agency considers comprehensive plan amendments and rezonings that would, if approved, increase residential density on the property
OBJECTIVE 2: The City will coordinate the impacts of proposed development with appropriate public agencies. The City will coordinate with state, regional, or local entities in establishing level of service standards for facilities where such entity has operational or maintenance responsibilities for the facility.
Policy 2.a: The City shall require that all development approvals, needing ACOE and DEP permits, obtain these permits prior to the issuance of City building permits.
Policy 2.b: When a proposed development project is submitted for the undeveloped parcel, the City will notify Monroe County for their review and input.
Policy 2.c: The City will coordinate any management activities of water bodies having common jurisdiction with other local governments.
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11.1 ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
11.2 ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS
The City of Layton Comprehensive Plan is based on a number of economic assumptions. They are:
- Generating employment or other economic opportunities for residents is not necessary at the local level given the existing ―bedroom community‖ character of the City.
- A diversification of the property tax base by non-residential development is desired so long as the non- residential development does not disrupt the character of the City.
- Services desired by the community that are supplied directly by the City Government, and which require capital expenditures, are roads, recreational/community facility, police protection, and general government services (City Hall).
11.3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURES & REVENUE SOURCES
For purposes of this Element a Capital Improvement is defined as:
A physical asset constructed or purchased to expand the capacity of or replace a public facility and which is large scale in nature and costs in excess of $10,000. The cost of a capital improvement is generally nonrecurring and may require multi-year financing. Physical assets which have been identified as existing or projected needs in the individual Comprehensive Plan Elements shall be considered capital improvements.
According to the above definition, the City of Layton has had two major capital improvements expenditures in the past five years, which were the acquisition of a lot and building adjacent to the City Hall and the installation of eight fire hydrants. The City is not deficient in any of the Comprehensive Plan concurrency level of services.
For general obligation debt, the City can generate approximately $1,000 for each mill levied. However, it has been the City’s policy not to generate general obligation debt.
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Projected Revenues and Expenditures
The projection of revenues and expenditures for all funds has been forecasted in order to determine the financial feasibility of the comprehensive plan. The approach to making such determination involved a two step process. First, a historical trend was evaluated for both revenues and expenditures. Then the average annual rate of increase resulting from the historical trend was taken into consideration for establishing a projected rate of increase. Due to unique circumstances, such as an increase in building projects, changes in the economy and housing market, the projected rate of increase does not necessarily equal the historical rate of increase. Other factors were taken into consideration to determine a more accurate rate of increase as appropriate. The summary of resulting revenue and expenditures is shown on the table below as a five-year forecast.
Projected Revenues 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021
Operational Revenues Budgeted Unrestricted Reserves 15,000 14,467 13,953 13,457 12,978 12,517 Property Tax 88,000 84,872 81,855 78,946 76,140 73,433 Occupational License Fees 1,700 1,640 1,581 1,525 1,471 1,419 Building Permits 36,000 34,720 33,486 33,486 32,296 31,148 Other Fees/Permits 100 96 93 90 87 83 Florida Revenue Sharing 5,300 5,112 4,930 4,755 4,586 4,423 Alcohol Beverage License 200 193 186 179 173 167 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 27,000 27,000 26,040 25,115 24,222 23,361 Filing Fees 150 145 140 135 130 125 Fines & Forfeitures 40,000 38,578 37,207 35,884 34,609 33,379 Interest on Unrestricted Funds 5,000 4,822 4,651 4,486 4,326 4,172 Net Change, FL Trust 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rent Collected 6,400 6,173 5,953 5,742 5,537 5,341 Miscellaneous Income 3,530 3,405 3,284 3,167 3,054 2,946 Donations 1,000 964 930 897 865 834 Total Revenues $ 229,380 222,186 214,289 207,862 200,474 193,348
Operational Expenditures Legislative Travel 500 497 493 490 487 484 Legal Ads 4,000 3,974 3,948 3,922 3,896 3,871 Administration Services 21,300 21,161 21,023 20,885 20,749 20,613 FICA & Medicare Taxes 21,000 20,863 20,727 20,591 20,457 20,323
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Projected Revenues 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 Professional Admin. Services 1,000 993 987 981 974 968 Other Salaries & Wages 1,520 1,510 1,500 1,490 1,481 1,471 Clerk Services 23,100 22,949 22,799 22,650 22,502 22,355 Audit 5,700 5,663 5,626 5,589 5,553 5,516 Administrative Travel 3,000 2,980 2,961 2,942 2,922 2,903 Telephone/Postage/Freight 5,000 4,967 4,935 4,903 4,871 4,839 Office Supplies 2,000 1,987 1,974 1,961 1,948 1,936 Operating Supplies 500 497 493 490 487 484 Memberships 1,100 1,093 1,086 1,079 1,072 1,065 Office Equipment 300 298 296 294 292 290 Legal 25,000 24,837 24,674 24,513 24,353 24,194 Planning & Zoning Services 11,000 10,928 10,857 10,786 10,715 10,645 Insurance 15,000 14,902 14,805 14,708 14,612 14,516 MCSO (Sheriff) 26,000 25,830 25,661 25,494 25,327 25,162 Building & Inspections Services 31,500 31,294 31,090 30,887 30,685 30,484 Building Fees 850 844 839 833 828 823 Building Inspection Supplies 1,000 993 987 981 974 968 Building Inspection Equipment 100 99 99 98 97 97 Code Enforcement 1,700 1,689 1,678 1,667 1,656 1,645 Solid Waste 1,000 993 987 981 974 968 Canal Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cleaning Services 1,850 1,838 1,826 1,814 1,802 1,790 City Utilities 5,000 4,967 4,935 4,903 4,871 4,839 City Hall & Annex Maintenance 360 358 355 353 351 348 Recreation/Special Events 7,000 6,954 6,909 6,864 6,819 6,774 Contingency 4,000 3,974 3,948 3,922 3,896 3,871 Total Expenditures $ 221,380 219,934 218,497 217,070 215,652 214,243
Revenues less Expenditures $ 8,000 $ 2,253 $ (4,208) $ (9,207) $ (15,178) $ (20,895)
Transportation Revenues (Restricted) - - - - - Projected Transportation Reserves 335,000 412,481 507,882 625,349 769,983 948,070 Local Option Gas Tax 30,000 36,939 45,482 56,001 68,954 84,902 Interlocal Gas Tax Agreement 10,000 12,313 15,161 18,667 22,985 28,301 State Shared Revenues 1,400 1,724 2,122 2,613 3,218 3,962
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Projected Revenues 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 20119/2020 2020/2021
Budgeted from Restricted Reserves 0 0 0 0 0 0 Interest on Investments 8,000 9,850 12,129 14,934 18,388 22,640 Total $ 49,400 60,826 74,894 92,216 113,544 139,805
Transportation Expenses (Restricted) Transportation Maintenance $ 10,000 9,433 8,899 8,395 7,919 7,470 Transportation Improvements $ 40,000 37,733 35,595 33,578 31,675 29,880 Total $ 50,000 47,167 44,494 41,973 39,594 37,350
Infrastructure Revenues (Restricted) Projected Infrastructure Reserves 49,000 41,095 34,466 28,906 24,243 20,332 Local Option Sales Tax 50,000 41,934 35,169 29,496 24,738 20,747
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Interest on Infrastructure Investments 350 294 246 206 173 145 Total $ 50,350 $ 42,228 $ 35,415 $ 29,702 $ 24,911 $ 20,892
Infrastructure Expenses (Restricted) Wastewater System Planning 7,500 9,427 11,848 14,892 18,718 23,526 Wastewater/Hydran t Construction 500 628 790 993 1,248 1,568
City Hall Annex Improvements/Maintenance 41,850 52,601 66,114 83,098 104,445 131,276 Other 500 628 790 993 1,248 1,568 Total $ 50,350 $ 63,284 $ 79,542 $ 99,975 $ 125,658 $ 157,939
11.4 NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
As can be seen from several Elements of this Plan, there are no existing deficiencies at present requiring capital improvements. Projects listing in the Capital Improvements Schedule (CIS) are included to enhance or maintain LOS.
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The City’s methods for determining capital project needs is largely through public input. Once a need is identified, a determination is made on the estimated cost and availability of funds. From this, a schedule is established for appropriate engineering, architectural or other analyses which need to be conducted, and once complete, bids are prepared and received followed by construction.
Below is a description of City infrastructure service capacity:
11.3.1 Potable Water and Wastewater Treatment
Potable water and wastewater treatment and the central sewer system is provided by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and financed by user fees. As part of the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, found in Exhibit 1, the City of Layton will recognize the capital improvements proposed by the FKAA in its 20-Year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan via Exhibit 2.0. Appendix 1.
11.3.2 Solid Waste
Solid waste disposal is under the jurisdiction of Monroe County Solid Waste Municipal Service District. Through an interlocal agreement, the District levies an ad valorem tax in the City for capital improvements needed by the District. Further, residents pay user fees at the same rate as that assessed throughout the District.
11.3.3 Drainage
The City has an adequate drainage system and there are no known flooding problems. As such it is the City’s policy to maintain existing drainage capacity and to ensure that new development is designed to provide adequate drainage.
11.3.4 Parks and Recreation
There are no acreage LOS deficiencies for this Element. However, public participation in the planning and budgetary process of the City makes it apparent that an expanded City Hall is desired to provide a community meeting/activity room.
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11.3.5 Roads (Traffic Circulation)
All roads under the jurisdiction of the City are local residential roads and all of which are paved. Expenditures related to roads in the future will be limited to maintenance and resurfacing.
11.3.6 Police and Fire Protection
The City, through a contractual agreement, leases space in City Hall to house fire/rescue equipment and vehicles. The lease does not require any capital outlays by the City.
The City contracts with the Monroe County Sheriffs Office for police protection.
11.3.7 Administrative Facilities
The existing City Hall is currently adequate to serve the City. However, within the next five years it may be necessary to begin planning an expansion. This does not affect any Comprehensive Plan LOS requirement.
11.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GOAL, OBJECTIVES & POLICIES
As stated above, there are no existing or projected capital improvement needs for Layton. However, below are the goal, objectives, and policies addressing state requirements.
11.4.1 City Goal Statement
Encourage planning and development policies that will best utilize revenue sources and maintain low governmental costs.
11.4.2 Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE 1: Should capital improvements be needed in the future, designate appropriate revenue sources for these improvements. The City will coordinate land use and fiscal decisions with a schedule of capital improvements that may be needed in a manner that identifies the linkage of levels of service with expenditures.
Policy 1.a: Earmark specific revenue sources, or portions thereof, for the provision of capital improvements when they are needed.
Policy 1.b: Assign priorities to those capital improvement projects which will achieve desired growth patterns and enhancement of the City’s tax base.
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Policy 1.c: On a yearly basis, review the needs for capital improvements through the budgetary process.
Policy 1.d: Through the annual budgetary process, the condition and amount of usage of existing capital facilities, improvement cost, and public input shall be used to determine the need for making expenditures on facility maintenance.
Policy 1.e: The several Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be used to help evaluate and prioritize capital improvement expenditures.
Policy 1.f: The City’s Capital Improvements Element will be reviewed on an annual basis.
OBJECTIVE 2: The City will manage the land development process in a manner whereby revenue sources are identified to pay for capital improvement needs created by a specific development without exceeding the ability of the City to fund or provide such improvements.
Policy 2.a: In the event the City considers incurring debt for Capital Improvements, it shall evaluate the feasibility of funding sources other than debt, the degree of the project’s contribution to meeting desired levels of service, and other pertinent factors.
Policy 2.b: Through the development review and approval process, public facilities and services shall be available concurrent with the impacts of development.
Policy 2.c: Through the development review process, the City will ensure that projects will not cause levels of service to fall below those stated below as a result of the development's impact:
Facility Level of Service
Recreation: 2 acres of park/open space per 1,000 population.
Traffic: 24 hour and peak hour Levels of Service for local roads are B/B, or 10,000 daily trips and 1,000 peak hour trips.
Potable Water: Overall LOS 114.08 gallons per capita day.
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Wastewater: Accommodate an average daily flow of at least 115 gallons per household per day.
Drainage: Lowest habitable space of buildings. Inundation of elevation resulting from 100-year, 3-day rainfall, assuming zero discharge, or 100-year flood elevation per FEMA. Flood Insurance Rate Maps, or 100-year flood elevation as established by SFWMD rule, whichever is more restrictive.
Parking lots/local roads 3-year, 24-hour rainfall.
Policy 2.d: In order to ensure the City to meets level of service, the following population projections shall be referred to, and shall be updated or revised as necessary when the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan is being drafted each year. The population projections were derived from historic compounded annual growth rates. The 2007 population estimate was provided by BEBR as described in the City’s adopted EAR (2006).
Population Projections
2015 185 2020 185 2020 185
OBJECTIVE 3: City expenditures for capital projects which subsidize new development in coastal high-hazard areas shall be limited to roads and other basic infrastructure, except where joint public/private efforts can be arranged.
11.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Levels of Service
The City will require, through its Land Development Regulations, that facilities and services must be available concurrent with the impacts of development within one year of the submittal due date of the proposed plan for review by DCA under Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. No development order or permit may be issued which would result in a reduction the level of service below the adopted standards.
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Table CIS 5 year Capital Improvements Program: FY 2016 -2021
6 City of Layton Funding Project 2016-17 2017-18 20118-19 2019-20 2020-21 Source Children’s FRDAP Park $10,000 $10,000 Funds Grant $275,000 Repave city Transportation streets Funds
Landscaping Transportation Bike-path on Gas & Ad US#1 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $25,000 Valorem Tax Harden Admin Infrastructure Building to Funds Sales 155 MPH Tax & LMS Wind Load $35,000 Grant $12,000 Infrastructure Funds, Rural Infrastructure Fund Grant & Remodel Community City Hall $50,000 Facility Grant Totals $12,000 $45,000 $60,000 $300,000 $35,000
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12.1 MONITORING AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS, AND IMPLEMENTATION
12.2 Monitoring and Evaluation
For the purpose of evaluating and appraising the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, each Comprehensive Plan shall contain a section identifying five-year monitoring, updating and evaluation procedures to be followed in the preparation of the required five-year Evaluation and Appraisal Report. That section shall address:
1) Citizen participation in the process;
2) Updating appropriate baseline data and measurable objectives to be accomplished in the first five-year period of the plan, and for the long-term period;
3) Accomplishments in the first five-year period, describing the degree to which the goals, objectives and policies have been successfully reached;
4) Obstacles or problems which resulted in under achievement of goals, objectives, or policies;
5) New or modified goals, objectives, or policies needed to correct discovered problems; and
6) A means of ensuring continuous monitoring and evaluation of the plan during the ensuing five-year period.
Below are the strategies that will be followed for the first five year period following adoption:
1) Twelve months prior to the end of the first five year period, a household survey to help establish community wishes and desires. Also at this time, baseline data will be updated.
2) During the next two months an evaluation of the Plan will be made with notices sent to residents advising them of meetings and inviting their input.
3) The next two months will be used to prepare an Evaluation and Appraisal Report following the outline above.
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4) Hearings will be held and advertised according to law in order to consider amendments to the Plan. Public comments will be encouraged prior to hearings or meetings. Further, at all hearings forms will be available for written comments.
12.3 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Below is the required schedule of actions to implement this Plan:
1) Revisions to land development codes will be completed within twelve months from adoption of the Plan.
2) Any programs required by the Plan shall be initiated within twelve months of from adoption of the Plan.
3) Within twelve months after adoption of the Plan, development shall not be permitted which exceeds the availability of adequate infrastructure as described in the Plan.
4)1) The City will cooperate with Monroe County, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and other state and federal agencies assisting in the County's water quality monitoring program to ensure that the individual and cumulative impacts of development do not degrade near shore water quality.
If, in the area of the City, a water quality problem exists, as defined by a failure to meet or exceed the standards established in Chapter 17-3, Florida Administrative Code, and if the degradation is determined to be caused by storm water runoff; the City, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District, shall adopt and codify in the code of ordinances or shall prepare a storm water management plan. In either case, the ordinance or the plan shall be based on the results of the monitoring program and shall be consistent with Chapter 17-25, Florida Administrative Code.
5)2) Applicants for development approval of commercial or residential marinas containing 3 or more slips on state-owned submerged lands, shall meet the requirements of the Florida Keys Marina and Dock Siting Policies and Criteria, Chapter 16Q- 21.041, Florida Administrative Code, as amended.
6)3) Within 6 months of the effective date of this Plan, the City shall clarify its relationship with the Monroe County Peacetime Emergency Plan with special consideration of the integration of the City and the County responsibilities with regard to hurricane preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation; and shall act Ordinance 08-02-01 Monitoring and Evaluation Requirements, and Implementation Amended: 02-07-2008 102
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to adopt and incorporate appropriate policies into the Comprehensive Plan, the Code of Ordinances, or City emergency procedure guides.
7)4) The City will provide all available information it may have for the County’s development and use of a traffic impact model capable of projecting future levels of service and road improvement costs compatible with the County’s computer system.
8)5) Within one year of adoption of this plan, update the Land Development Regulations which contains and describes the development review process and various regulations, including landscaping and buffering requirements.
12.4 CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
A Concurrency Management System will be incorporated into the City’s Land Development Regulations within one year of Plan adoption. The concurrency management system shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with the requirements of Rule 9J-5.0055, F.A.C. At a minimum, the system will include the following:
1. DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCY.
A. For single family residential homes, the City Council, upon reviewing a report prepared by appropriate City staff, shall make a determination of concurrency. The report shall indicate the project's consistency with the applicable goals, objectives, policies and level of service standards contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
B. For nonresidential projects, the applicant shall submit a report indicating the project's consistency with the goals, objectives, and level of service standards contained in the Comprehensive Plan and deemed appropriate by the City Planner. Such report shall be prepared in a format specified by the City.
2. SYSTEM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CONCURRENCY.
The following method of ensuring concurrency shall be known as the System for the Management of Concurrency (SYMCOM). The SYMCOM is based upon the City’s Comprehensive Plan, especially the Capital Improvements Element and adopted levels of service standards. The system is designed to ensure that the issuance of a final development order will not result in a degradation of the adopted levels of service for specified public facilities and services. The SYMCOM also includes a monitoring system for determination of the availability of adequate capacity of public facilities and services to meet the adopted level of service standards.
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A. All applications for development orders shall demonstrate that the proposed development does not degrade adopted levels of service in the City contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
B. An application for a development permit shall demonstrate that the proposed development does not degrade adopted levels of service if there exists no development order under which the permit is sought, and no development order is required prior to the issuance of the permit, e.g., a residence on a parcel of unplatted land.
C. The latest point at which concurrency is determined is the final development order. If no development order is required, the latest point to determine concurrency is the first development permit on a site.
D. Where available capacity cannot be shown, the following methods may be used to maintain adopted level of service:
1) The project owner/developer may provide the necessary improvements to maintain level of service. In such case the application shall include appropriate plans for improvements, documentation that such improvements are designed to provide the capacity necessary to achieve or maintain the level of service, and record able instruments guaranteeing the construction, consistent with calculations of capacity.
2) The proposed project may be altered such that projected level of service is no less than the adopted level of service.
E. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the prescribed levels of service may be degraded during the actual construction of new facilities, if upon completion of the project the prescribed levels of service will be met.
EXHIBIT 1
2016 WATER SUPPLY PLAN
Table of Contents
Section Page 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Statutory History 1 1.2 Statutory Requirements 2 2.0 Background Information 4
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2.1 Overview 4 2.2 Relevant Regional Issues 5 3.0 Data and Analysis 6 3.1 Population Information 6 3.2 Current and Future Areas Served 6 3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard 7 3.4 Population and Potable Water Demand 7 3.5 Water Supply provided by Local Government 8 3.6 Water Supply Provided by other Entities 8 3.7 Conservation 10 3.8 Reuse 10 4.0 Capital Improvements 13 4.1 Work Plan Projects 13 4.2 Capital Improvements Element/Schedule 13 5.0 Goals, Objectives, and Policies 14
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1.0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the City of Layton’s Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) is to identify and plan for the water supply sources and facilities needed to serve existing and new development within the local government’s jurisdiction. Chapter 163, Part II, F.S., requires local governments to prepare and adopt Work Plans into their comprehensive plans within 18 months after the water management district approves a regional water supply plan or its update. The Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update was approved by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) on September 12, 2013. Therefore, the deadline for local governments within the Lower East Coast jurisdiction to amend their comprehensive plans to adopt a Work Plan was February 12, 2015. Residents of the city of Layton obtain their water directly from the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), which is responsible for ensuring that enough capacity is available for existing and future customers. The City of Layton’s Work Plan will reference the initiatives already identified in the FKAA 20- year Work Plan since the City is a retail buyer. According to state guidelines, the Work Plan and the comprehensive plan amendment must address the development of traditional and alternative water supplies, bulk sales agreements, and conservation and reuse programs that are necessary to serve existing and new development for at least a 10-year planning period. The City of Layton’s Work Plan will be for a 10-year planning period and identify projects from the FKAA Work Plan consistent with this planning period. The City’s Work Plan is divided into four sections: Section 1 – Introduction Section 2 – Background Information Section 3 – Data and Analysis Section 4 – Work Plan Projects/Capital Improvements Element/Schedule Section 5 – Goals, Objectives, and Policies 1.1 Statutory History The Florida Legislature enacted bills in the 2002, 2004, and 2005 sessions to address the state’s water supply needs. These bills, especially Senate Bills 360 and 444 (2005 legislative session), significantly changed Chapter 163 and 373 Florida Statutes (F.S.) by strengthening the statutory links between the regional water supply plans prepared by the water management districts and the comprehensive plans prepared by local governments. In addition, these bills established the basis for improving coordination between the local land use planning and water supply planning. In 2011, Sections 163.3177(6)(c)3 and Section 163.3177(6)(d)3, F.S. were modified to exempt water supply planning amendments to the limitation on the frequency of amendments to the comprehensive plan and to include considerations for industrial and agricultural uses when the regional water management district plans for water quantity and quality. In 2015, Section 163.3177(6)(c)4, F.S. was modified to state that a local government that does not own, operate, or maintain its own water supply facilities and is served by a public water utility with a permitted allocation of greater than 300 million gallons per day is not required to amend its comprehensive plan in response to an updated regional water supply plan or
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maintain a work plan if the local government’s usage of water is less than 1 percent of the public water utility’s total permitted allocation. This exemption does not apply to the FKAA or any of the municipalities served by it. 1.2 Statutory requirements Each local government must comply with the following requirements: 1. Coordinate appropriate aspects of its comprehensive plan with the appropriate water management district’s regional water supply plan, [163.3177(4)(a), F.S.] 2. Ensure that its Future Land Use Plan is based upon availability of adequate water supplies and public facilities and services [s.163.3177(6)(a)2d, F.S., effective July 1, 2005]. Data and analysis demonstrating that adequate water supplies and associated public facilities will be available to meet projected growth demands must accompany all proposed Future Land Use Map amendments submitted to the Department for review. The submitted package must also include an amendment to the Capital Improvements element, if necessary, to demonstrate that adequate public facilities will be available to serve the proposed Future Land Use Map modification. 3. Ensure that adequate water supplies and facilities are available no later than the date on which the local government anticipates issuing a certificate of occupancy and consult with the applicable water supplier prior to approving a building permit, to determine whether adequate water supplies will be available to serve the development by the anticipated issuance date of the certificate of occupancy [s.163.3180(2), F.S., effective July 1, 2005]. 4. For local governments subject to a regional water supply plan, revise the General Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Element (the “Infrastructure Element”), within 18 months after the water management district approves an updated regional water supply plan, to: a. Identify and incorporate the alternative water supply projects(s) selected by the local government from projects identified in the updated regional water supply plan, or the alternative project proposed by the local government under s. 373.0361(7), F.S. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.]; b. Identify the traditional and alternative water supply projects, bulk sales agreements, and the conservation and reuse programs necessary to meet current and future water use demands within the local government’s jurisdiction [s.163.3177(6)(c), F.S.]; and c. Include a water supply facilities work plan for at least a 10-year planning period for constructing the public, private, and regional water supply facilities identified in the element as necessary to serve existing and new development. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.] 5. Revise the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements to include any water supply, reuse, and conservation projects and programs to be implemented during the five-year period.
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6. To the extent necessary to maintain internal consistency after making the changes described in Paragraphs 1 through 5 above, revise the Conservation Element to assess projected water needs and sources for at least a 10-year planning period, considering the appropriate regional water supply plan, the applicable District Water Management Plan, as well as applicable consumptive use permit(s), [s 163.3177(6)(d)2b, F.S.]
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2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Overview The City of Layton is located at Mile Marker 68.5 along the Overseas Highway on Long Key in Monroe County, Florida. Layton became the third incorporated city in Monroe County in 1963. There are currently approximately 183 permanent residents in the City of Layton with the feasibility of a total peak population of 371 (permanent and seasonal). The City is situated on 84.95 acres and contains approximately 197 units of occupied and vacant housing. Table 1.0 City of Layton Permanent Population Projections 2015-2030 Year Population 2015 183 2020 185 2025 183 2030 181 Source: Calculated from Monroe County Population Projections, 2010-2030
April 1, 2010 Population Estimate (as of July 1) Geography Census Estimates Base 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Layton city, Florida 184 184 184 185 186 189 189 190 Source: factfinder.census.gov
It is estimated that the City is approximately 34% built-out, but only 9% of vacant lands are available for development. The remaining 57% can be described as environmentally sensitive areas. There has been no increase or decrease in land area as a result of annexation.
Land in Layton is limited primarily to residential, commercial, public /institutional and marine related recreation. Development has been limited to single family homes and commercial uses which are located along the Overseas Highway. There are no sites or structures, which can be classified as historic. The approximately 50 acre tract in the southeast quadrant of the City is the only unplatted, vacant parcel remaining in the City and is designated as Conservation on the Future Land Use Map and is owned by the City.
Table 2.0 Existing Land Use 2015 Land Use Acres Percent Residential at 10 DU/Acre 21.73 25.6
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Commercial (light retail, office, restaurant and marina) 12.68 14.9 Institutional 2.54 3.0 Vacant 48.00 56.5 Total 84.95 100.0 Source: 2008 EAR Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments: City of Layton
2.2 Relevant Regional Issues
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) faces ever-increasing water demands from population growth in the Florida Keys, more stringent environmental protection requirements, and higher customer service expectations. To help address these issues for a 20-year period (from 2006 through 2025) the FKAA has prepared this comprehensive strategic Master Plan.
The purpose of the master Plan is to provide the FKAA with guidance and recommendations on water system capital improvements and expansion programs through 2025. This Master Plan includes recommendations for new facilities or upgrades to existing facilities in water treatment, water supply, transmission, water storage, pumping stations, and distribution. In addition, the master Plan includes a capital improvement program and a financial analysis to help prioritize and sequence the improvements to have as minimal impact on water rates as possible.
The goals and objectives of this strategic plan are focused around the following:
• Improve water supply and treatment reliability • Improve Transmission and distribution infrastructure • Provide a long-range financial plan
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3.0 DATA AND ANALYSIS
3.1 Population Information The following population information is based on the FKAA as it is the provider of water for the City of Layton. The FKAA serves three distinct populations: permanent residents, seasonal residents (those residing in the keys for 6 months or less), and day visitors. The term “functional population” is a concept that incorporates these three elements of population. Because of the unique nature of the Keys, which has an economy based on seasonal tourism, it is appropriate to use one “population” number that incorporates these three separate population components. For this Plan, the functional population value is used in all per capita calculations and estimates. There are approximately 3.6 people per customer account within FKAA’s service area using functional population as the basis. Population projections developed by the Monroe County Planning Department (MCPD) indicate that the permanent population for the Florida Keys in 2010 was 76,887. By 2030, Monroe County is expected to have a permanent population of 75,500, a seasonal population of 86,855, and a functional population of 162,355. Table 3.0 Projected Function Population 2015-2030: City of Layton Year Functional Population 2015 371 2020 382 2025 386 2030 390 Source: Calculated from Monroe County Population Projections, 2010-2030
Based on the population data maintained by FKAA and population data gathered from the Evaluation and Appraisal Report: City of Layton, it is apparent that the City is a small component of total water use for the FKAA. Table 4.0 lists the percentage of the client population which is related to the City of Layton. Table 4.0 City of Layton as a Percentage of FKAA Client Base 2015 0.24% 2020 0.24% 2025 0.24% 2030 0.24% Source: Calculated from Monroe County Population Projections, 2010-2030
3.2 Current and Future Areas Served
The service area of the FKAA includes all of Monroe County plus that area in Miami-Dade County within 1 mile of the transmission pipeline. The service area includes a mix of commercial, industrial, and residential zonings that typify the land uses of a suburban area. Minimal service exists in Miami-Dade County, consisting of service to only a ranger station just outside the treatment plant. The FKAA does not expect that the distribution facilities on the System will be significantly expanded in Miami-Dade County.
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The Florida Keys are comprised of a chain of more than 43 individual islands located at the southern tip of Florida. The FKAA is the only potable water purveyor within the Florida Keys. There are no competing utilities. However, the FKAA is presently precluded by its rules from serving anyone in certain environmentally sensitive areas. Excluded areas are limited to national wildlife Refuges and certain hardwood hammock lands. Additionally, the FKAA is under contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to provide up to 2.4 million gallons per day (mgd) of potable water to DoD facilities located at Key West, Boca Chica, and throughout the Keys.
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard The potable water level of service standard for the FKAA during the next 20 years is presented in Table 5.0. This table also identifies maximum day and average day finished water demands. Table 5.0 Projected Water Demands 2015-2030: FKAA Service Area Year Per Capita Max Day Average Day (gpcd) (MGD) (mgd) 2015 112.74 21.67 17.76 2020 120.24 23.36 19.14 2025 127.74 25.07 20.54 2030 135.24 26.81 21.97 Source: FKAA 2014 Water Demand With Projections (December 2015)
3.4 Population and Potable Water Demand Projections by Each Local Government of Utility Table 6.0 shows a comprehensive listing of the functional population served by and the potable water demand projections for the service area of FKAA, the only utility provider for the Florida Keys. Layton, as indicated earlier, is only approximately 0.24% of the client base. Table 6.0 Projected Population and Water Demands 2005-2025: FKAA Service Area Population Finished Water Demands Year Functional Per Capita Maximum Day Average Day (gpcpd) (mgd) (mgd) 2015 157,400 112.74 21.67 17.76 2020 159,051 120.24 23.36 19.14 2025 160,703 127.74 25.07 20.54 2030 162,355 135.24 26.81 21.97 Source: Source: FKAA 2014 Water Demand With Projections (December 2015)
This data indicates that sufficient water supply is available to meet the projected demand. Table 7.0, below, represents a calculated finished water demand by the City of Layton.
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Table 7.0 City of Layton Projected Population and Calculated Water Demands 2015-2030 Population Finished Water Demand Year Functional Per Capita Average Day (gpcpd) (mgd) 2015 371 112.74 0.0418 2020 382 120.24 0.0459 2025 386 127.74 0.0493 2030 390 135.24 0.0527 Source: Calculated from FKAA 2014 Water Demand With Projections (December 2015)
3.5 Water Supply Provided by Local Government
The City of Layton does not provide water. The FKAA is the area service provider.
3.6 Water Supply Provided by Other Entities
The FKAA 20-Year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan is attached as Appendix A. The intent of the FKAA Plan is to meet the statutory requirements mentioned in subsection 1.2 of this plan and to coordinate water supply initiatives with the SFWMD’s Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update.
The service area of the FKAA includes all of Monroe County plus that area in Miami-Dade County within 1 mile of the transmission pipeline. The service area include a mix of commercial, industrial, and residential zonings that typify the land uses of a suburban area. Minimal service exists in Miami-Dade County, consisting of service to only a ranger station just outside of the treatment plant. The FKAA does not expect that the distribution facilities of the System will be significantly expanded in Miami-Dade County.
The Florida Keys are comprised of a chain of more than 43 individual islands located at the southern tip of Florida. The FKAA is the only potable water purveyor within the Florida Keys. There are no other competing utilities. Additionally, the FKAA is under contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to provide up to 2.4 million gallons per day (mgd) of potable water to DoD facilities located at Key West, Boca Chica, and throughout the Keys.
The City of Layton does not provide water. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) is their water service provider, and serves about 45,000 water customers in a service area that includes all of the Florida Keys. Due to the Geography of the Florida Keys, operations and maintenance crews and facilities must be located throughout the service area. In addition to operating the water system, these crews respond to line breaks and other service interruptions, perform scheduled preventative maintenance and leak surveys, and maintain facilities and structures. Water Supply Permitting FKAA’s groundwater withdrawals are regulated by its CUP (13-00005-W) issued by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). FKAA has an annual allocation of 8,751MG
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(23.97 mgd) through March 2028. J. Robert Dean Water Treatment Plant The J. Robert Dean Water Treatment Plant (WTP) has an ultimate design production capacity of 23.79 million gallons per day (mgd); however, plant production is currently limited by source water constraints. The water treatment process consists primarily of lime softening, filtration, disinfection and fluoridation. In addition to water treatment, the facility has water storage tanks, high service pumping equipment, emergency diesel generators, a communications center for the transmission telemetry monitoring and operating system, and a state-certified water quality testing laboratory. FKAA’s consumptive use permit (CUP #13-00005-W) allows the withdrawal from the Biscayne aquifer of 8,751 MG on an annual basis (equivalent to 23.97 mgd) and 809.0088 MG on a maximum-month basis (equivalent to 26.97 mgd). Pumpage may be increased up to 33.57 mgd for “special events” with proper notice to SFWMD. However, during the dry season of each year (December 1 through April 30), withdrawals from the Biscayne Aquifer are limited to an average daily quantity of 17 mgd (or 2,584 MG for the 5-month period). The Kermit H. Lewin Reverse Osmosis Facility
The Kermit H. Lewin Reverse Osmosis (RO) Facility, which had been in stand-by mode since 1988, was rehabilitated in 2000. This rehabilitation project brought the facility back on line with production capacity reduced from 3 mgd to 2 mgd. The excess equipment was installed in Marathon, providing 1 mgd of capacity to the middle keys. These facilities were constructed primarily for emergency operations in the event of a major transmission main break.
The Stock Island desalting facility has a nominal capacity of 2 mgd, consisting of four parallel RO membrane trains. Generally, each train is operated approximately 4 hours per month to keep them in operational condition and to allow operations staff the opportunity to remain up-to- date with operational procedures.
Marathon RO Emergency Facility, Marathon, Florida
Similar to the Stock Island RO facility, the Marathon RO plant provides an alternative source of water for the Lower and Middle keys. It serves as an emergency water supply in the event that the major transmission pipeline from the Florida Mainland is out of service. The existing RO seawater desalting plant has a capacity of 1 mgd. There are two 0.5-mgd process trains that were refurbished and relocated from the original desalination plant Stock Island. These trains, however, contain old DuPont membranes and currently produce only approximately 0.9 mgd at a total dissolved solids of between 500 and 1,000 mg/L TDS. They are only used as an emergency water supply water source.
Water Supply Wells
FKAA withdraws the bulk of its water from its ten Biscayne Aquifer wells at the J. Robert Dean WTP. A Floridan aquifer exploratory well at the WTP is used for blending purposes, up to a maximum of 4 percent of the Biscayne Aquifer flow.
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In summary, FKAA’s projected 2025 average-day finished water demand is 20.54 mgd, and the projected 2025 maximum-day finished water demand is 21.97 mgd. Assuming that Biscayne Aquifer withdrawals are limited to 17.0 mgd during the dry season, 6 mgd can be provided by an LPRO WTP at Florida City; 1 mgd of Floridan aquifer water can be blended at Florida City, which totals approximately 24 mgd. The additional treatment capacity to meet the 25.07 mgd projected demand would need to come from additional LPRO at Florida city, seawater desalination facilities in the lower Keys and Ocean Reef, or potentially subsidized wastewater reuse.
3.7 Conservation
The FKAA’s projected 2025 average-day finished water demand is 20.54 mgd, and the projected 2025 maximum-day finished water demand is 25.07 mgd. Assuming that Biscayne Aquifer withdrawals are limited to 17.0 mgd during the dry season, 6 mgd can be provided by an LPRO WTP at Florida City; 1 mgd of Floridan aquifer water can be blended at Florida City, which totals approximately 24 mgd. The additional treatment capacity to meet the 25.07 mgd projected demand would need to come from additional LPRO at Florida city, seawater desalination facilities in the lower Keys and Ocean Reef, or potentially subsidized wastewater reuse.
3.8 Reuse
The FKAA is currently – and will in the future – evaluating the feasibility of implementing wastewater reuse to offset some of the increasing potable water demands. However, the cost associated with the lack of large volume Keys irrigation users (such as golf courses), and the limited availability of other smaller Keys irrigation users who have suitable areas to irrigate make this alternative a challenge to implement in the Keys. Wastewater reuse will need to be subsidized for reuse to be a viable alternative water supply source to help offset increasing Keys potable water demands. If wastewater reuse is subsidized to provide a reuse rate of $3.20/1,000 gallons), wastewater reuse from residential connections alone could potentially help to offset increasing potable water demands by at least 1.25 mgd. Commercial wastewater reuse amount even more. Although subsidized wastewater reuse is considered to have great potential to help offset increasing potable water demands, wastewater reuse is not currently included in this Master Plan as an alternative water supply source because actual quantities of reuse water have not been fully evaluated.
Because of recent regulatory trends, it is unlikely that FKAA will be able to rely on the Biscayne Aquifer to meet its future needs for additional water. SFWMD’s Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan advocated the use of the Floridan Aquifer as an alternative supply, either for aquifer storage and recovery, (ASR) or for direct withdrawals for blending or RO. Approximately 17 mgd to 20 mgd of the FKAA’s future water supply will be provided by the Biscayne Aquifer water supply to include an ultimate 6 mgd Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis (LPRO) using the Floridan Aquifer at the J. Robert Dean site, an ASR well at the same site is already under construction, and upgrades to the two existing desalination plants are in the planning stages.
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Another alternative supply that was considered to offset increased water demands is wastewater reuse. The advantage to wastewater reuse is that it will offset increasing water demands, but the cost associated with the lack of large-volume Keys irrigation users (such as golf courses) and the limited availability of other small Keys irrigation users who have suitable areas to irrigate make this alternative a challenge to implement in the Keys. Wastewater reuse will need to be subsidized for reuse to be a viable alternative water supply source to help offset increasing keys potable water demands. If wastewater reuse is subsidized to provide a reuse rate of $3.20/1,000 gallons (75 percent of the lowest FKAA potable water consumption block rate of $4.26/1,000 gallons), wastewater reuse from residential connections alone could potentially help to offset increasing water demands by at least 1.25 mgd. Commercial wastewater reuse (reuse from resorts, parks, and municipal complexes) will increase the wastewater reuse amount even more. Although subsidized wastewater reuse is considered to have great potential to help offset increasing potable water demands, wastewater reuse is not currently included as an alternative water supply source because actual quantities of reuse water have not been fully evaluated.
In summary, FKAA’s projected 2025 average-day finished water demand is 23.88 mgd, and the projected 2025 maximum-day finished water demand is 29.85 mgd. Assuming that the Biscayne Aquifer withdrawals are limited to 17.0 mgd during the dry season, 6 mgd can be provided by an LPRO WTP at Florida City; 1mgd of Floridan Aquifer water can be blended at Florida City, which totals approximately 24 mgd. The additional treatment capacity to meet the 29.85 mgd projected demand would need to come from additional LPRO at Florida City, seawater desalination facilities in the lower Keys and Ocean Reef, or potentially subsidized wastewater reuse.
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4.0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 4.1 Work Plan Projects The FKAA 20-Year Water System Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) contains detailed information regarding work plan projects. The CIP identifies many short- and long-term improvements to the water transmission, distribution, water storage, raw water supply, and the water treatment plants. Significant upgrades and proposed new facilities to the water treatment plants are planned to improve the reliability and quality of FKAA’s drinking water. Major improvements to the water system include a new Floridan aquifer wellfield that will serve a new LPRO treatment facility at the J Robert Dean WTP in Florida City, multiple rehabilitation or upgrade projects at both the Kermit H. Lewin Desalination WTP and the Marathon Desalination WTP facility to increase reliability and capacity to meet emergency and peak day flows, and various transmission/distribution line replacements, distribution pump station upgrades, and improved water storage tanks to improve delivery capacity of the system. Exhibit 7-2 shows all planned project improvements from 2006 through 2025 and associated order of magnitude cost estimates. 4.2 Capital Improvements Element/Schedule In 2006, the FKAA identified all public and private projects and programs necessary during the next twenty years to achieve and maintain adopted LOS standards. There are ten years remaining within this initial planning time period, which has not been updated since its adoption in 2006. These projects are included in the financially feasible twenty-year Schedule of Capital Improvements for the service area in Exhibit 7-2 of the 2006 FKAA 20-Year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan. The CIP is contained within Appendix 1 of this report.
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5.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Future Land Use Element 3.5.1 City Goal Statement: Maintain the residential character of Layton, manage the rate of development and population growth to promote small-town ambiance, improve quality of life for residents, comply with adopted level of service standards for public facilities, effectively time public infrastructure and services according to the availability and in accordance with the adopted carrying capacity study and ROGO, along with a mixture of non-residential uses that will provide conveniences and recreation for residents and tourists while enhancing and protecting natural resources and environmental quality unique to the Florida Keys, including wetlands. [Amended by Ord. 2003-09-01] OBJECTIVE 2: Future growth and development shall be managed through the preparation, adoption, implementation and enforcement of land development regulations which: (1) coordinate future land uses with the appropriate topography, soil conditions and the availability of facilities and services; and (2) encourage the prevention, elimination or reduction of uses inconsistent with the Future Land Use Plan. Policy 2.a: Ensure that land development regulations contain provisions required to implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and which at a minimum: - Regulate the subdivision of land; - Regulate the use and intensity of land development consistent with this Element in a manner to ensure the compatibility of adjacent land uses; - Requiring adequate drainage and storm water management; - Regulate signage; - Ensure safe and convenient on-site traffic flow and vehicle parking needs; - Ensure that public facility, utility and service authorization has been procured prior to issuing any development order; - Provide that development orders and permits shall not be issued which result in a reduction of the level of services for the affected public facilities below the level of service standards adopted in this Comprehensive Plan; and
Policy 2.c: All development orders and permits for future development and redevelopment activities shall be issued only if public facilities necessary to meet level of service standards are available concurrent with the impacts of the development. Further, require that all on-site lands for rights-of-way, easements, etc., be conveyed to the proper authority prior to final project approval. The City shall amend its Land Development Regulations to require that the adopted level of service standards contained in this plan are met or exceeded by new development beginning no later than 12 months from adoption of this Plan. Policy 2.e: The City shall ensure that prior to approval of a building permit the City will consult with the FKAA, water supplier for the City, to determine whether adequate water supplies to serve the new development will be available no later than the anticipated date of issuance by the City of a certificate of occupancy.
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Policy 3.a: Requests for development orders, permits or project proposals shall be coordinated, as appropriate, with Monroe County, South Florida Regional Planning Council, Special Districts, South Florida Water Management District and State and Federal Agencies.
Infrastructure Element
OBJECTIVE 1: The City shall ensure through the land development approval process that, at the time a development order or permit is issued, adequate public facility capacity is available or will be available at the time of occupancy.
Policy 1.a: Through the various review and approval processes contained in this Plan and the City’s development regulations, ensure that existing levels of service are maintained.
Policy 1.b: Below are the Level of Service Standards of the City, which correspond to the Standards adopted for the regional systems serving the City under the jurisdiction of Monroe County: Facility: Minimum Level of Service Standard Wastewater: Accommodate an average daily flow of at least 115 gallons per household per day. Water: LOS for potable water will be consistent with the FKAA 20-Year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan and will be a minimum of 114.08 gallons per capita day (gpcd). Solid Waste: Collection. Twice weekly for residential. Once weekly for bulk trash. Drainage: Level of service needs to be established.
OBJECTIVE 2: Maintain or enhance existing levels of service, and coordinate with applicable governmental agencies.
Policy 2.e: Maintain coordination between the City and appropriate agencies as regards quality maintenance and operation of the regional water supply system. Through its periodic newsletters to residents and businesses, the City will inform potable water users of the need to conserve water and methods to achieve conservation.
Policy 2.h: The City shall undertake its responsibilities under Water Shortage Emergency Provisions, established under Chapter 40E-21, Florida Administrative Code upon declaration of a water shortage emergency by the South Florida Water Management District.
Policy 2.i: Xeriscape practices shall be promoted by the City when considering proposals for development and/or redevelopment.
Policy 2.j: The City will hereby adopts the 2016 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan to increase the coordination between land use and future water supply planning as required by Chapter 163, State Statutes and incorporated within the Comprehensive Plan as Exhibit 1.0.
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Policy 2.k: In order to protect and preserve water, the City will investigate utilization of alternate potable water resources to supplement the City’s future water supply sources.
Policy 2.l: The City will promote water conservation through the enforcement of the adopted Florida Building Code which requires such items as low-volume commodes, water flow restrictions for showers and spigots and similar devices in all new construction and renovations, and will comply with the appropriate water management district water use restrictions.
Policy 2.m: The City shall adopt an Ordinance which requires the use water-efficient landscaping in all new development and redevelopment, and require functioning rain-sensor devices on all automatic irrigation systems on both new and existing systems.
Policy 2.n: The City shall inform residents and businesses of, and shall encourage their participation in, the County’s water conservation programs. These information and educational programs shall include the following types of efforts: a. brochures and signage to be made available at City Hall; b. pursuing funding through SFWMD Community Education Grant and cooperative funding programs for educational efforts such as demonstration gardens and prototype landscaping on public properties; and, c. Inviting speakers for forums or workshops at City Hall.
Policy 2.o: The City will continue to cooperate with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in its efforts to restrict the unnecessary consumption of potable water, particularly as it relates to irrigation, lawn watering, and car washing during periods of drought, supply reduction, and other emergencies.
Policy 2.p: The City will enforce the SFWMD’s lawn and landscape irrigation rule, which limits irrigation to two days per week (based on address) between the hours of 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. AND/OR 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. with some exceptions, as may be revised.
Policy 2.q: The City shall coordinate local water conservation education efforts with the SFWMD, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), and the Monroe County School Board.
Policy 2.r: The City will encourage the use of low impact development techniques (such as the Florida Water Star™ program, which is a point based, new home certification program for water-efficient developments, similar to the federal Energy Star program).
Policy 2.s: The City shall develop a leak detection and repair program for all City facilities by the end of 2009. It shall also encourage its citizens to adopt such a program for their own individual properties.
OBJECTIVE 6: Coordinate with the FKAA to promote potable water conservation practices and to help ensure that existing and future potable water needs are met.
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Policy 6.a: Cooperate with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority in its efforts at developing an efficient potable water supply and distribution system.
Policy 6.b: Discourage wasteful use of water while encouraging conservation methods and practices. Implement water use restrictions when applied by the South Florida Water Management District during water shortage emergencies.
OBJECTIVE 7: The City of Layton shall ensure that at the time a development permit is issued that involves multiple water connections, adequate potable water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities are available.
Policy 7.a: The LOS standards below shall serve as the City’s standards for determining facility capacity and the demand generated by a development. Ensuring the achievement of these LOS standards shall be coordinated with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. a) Quantity: Overall LOS 114.08 gallons per capita day b) Minimum pressure: 20 psi at customer service
Policy 7.b: In accordance with Section 163.3180(2)(a), F.S., the City shall determine whether there will be adequate water supplies to serve the new development prior to approval of a building permit or its functional equivalent. All development is subject to the City’s Concurrency Management system. The City shall track current water demand and outstanding commitments in order to determine the availability of an adequate water supply for proposed developments. The City will also ensure that adequate water supplies and facilities are available and in place prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent.
Conservation Element
OBJECTIVE 3: Conserve potable water supplies consistent with the City’s Water Supply Facilities Work Plan.
Policy 3.a: Institute water conservation techniques and programs in cooperation with water utilities managers, South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), and Monroe County School Board.
Policy 3.b: The City will promote water conservation through the enforcement of the adopted Florida Building Code which requires such items as low-volume commodes, water flow restrictions for showers and spigots and similar devices in all new construction and renovations, and will comply with the appropriate water management district water use restrictions.
Policy 3.c: The City shall adopt an Ordinance which requires the use water-efficient landscaping in all new development and redevelopment, and require functioning rain-sensor devices on all automatic irrigation systems on both new and existing systems.
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Policy 3.d: The City shall inform residents and businesses of, and shall encourage their participation in, the County’s water conservation programs. These information and educational programs shall include the following types of efforts: a. brochures and signage to be made available at City Hall; b. pursuing funding through SFWMD Community Education Grant and cooperative funding programs for educational efforts such as demonstration gardens and prototype landscaping on public properties; and, c. Inviting speakers for forums or workshops at City Hall.
Policy 3.e: The City will continue to cooperate with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in its efforts to restrict the unnecessary consumption of potable water, particularly as it relates to irrigation, lawn watering, and car washing during periods of drought, supply reduction, and other emergencies.
Policy 3.f: The City will enforce the SFWMD’s lawn and landscape irrigation rule, which limits irrigation to two days per week (based on address) between the hours of 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. AND/OR 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. with some exceptions, as may be revised.
Policy 3.g: The City will encourage the use of low impact development techniques (such as the Florida Water Star℠ program, which is a point based, new home certification program for water-efficient developments, similar to the federal Energy Star program).
Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Policy 1.b: Provide input to regional planning efforts concerning solid waste, potable water, wastewater, transportation, and other multi-jurisdictional issues.
Policy 1.g: The City will maintain a water supply facilities work plan that is coordinated with SFWMD’s Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan and Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) by updating its own work plan within 18 months of an update to SFWMD’s Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan that affects the City.
Policy 1.h: In accordance with Section 163.3180(2)(a), F.S., the City shall determine whether there will be adequate water supplies to serve the new development prior to approval of a building permit or its functional equivalent. All development is subject to the City’s Concurrency Management system. The City shall track current water demand and outstanding commitments in order to determine the availability of an adequate water supply for proposed developments. The City will also ensure that adequate water supplies and facilities are available and in place prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent.
OBJECTIVE 2: The City will coordinate the impacts of proposed development with appropriate public agencies. The City will coordinate with state, regional, or local entities in establishing
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level of service standards for facilities where such entity has operational or maintenance responsibilities for the facility.
OBJECTIVE 1: The City will coordinate land use and fiscal decisions with a schedule of capital improvements that may be needed in a manner that identifies the linkage of levels of service with expenditures.
Policy 2.c: Through the development review process, the City will ensure that projects will not cause levels of service to fall below those stated below as a result of the development's impact: Facility Level of Service Recreation: 2 acres of park/open space per 1,000 population. Traffic: 24 hour and peak hour Levels of Service for local roads are B/B, or 10,000 daily trips and 1,000 peak hour trips. Potable Water: Overall LOS 114.08 gallons per capita day. Wastewater: Accommodate an average daily flow of at least 115 gallons per household per day. Drainage:
The following level of service (LOS) standard shall be maintained by all new development: All new development shall provide management and storage of stormwater events sufficient to meet the 100-year storm event; three-day duration for commercial development; and roads shall meet the five- year storm event, 24 hours' duration. (1) Postdevelopment runoff shall not exceed the predevelopment runoff rate for a 25-year storm event, up to and including an event with a 24-hour duration; (2) Stormwater treatment and disposal facilities shall be designed to meet the design and performance standards established in F.A.C. 62-25.025 with treatment of the runoff from the first one inch of rainfall on site to meet the water quality standards required by F.A.C. 62-302.500; and (3) Stormwater facilities which directly discharge into Outstanding Florida Waters (OFW) shall provide an additional treatment pursuant to F.A.C. 62-25.025(9). Stormwater facilities must be designed so as to not degrade the receiving water body below the minimum conditions necessary to assure the suitability of water for the designated use of its classification as established in F.A.C. ch. 62-302.
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Appendix 1:
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 20-Year Capital Improvements Program (2006-2025)
www.fkaa.com/fkaa_20year_cimp_dec06_pdf
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Appendix 2: 20 City of Layton, Florida
Florida Local Mitigation Stragety
Monroe County and Incorporated Municipalities
Key West, Marathon, Key Colony Beach, Layton, and Islamorada Village of Islands
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Local Mitigation Strategy 2015 Update
Florida Keys 1935 Hurricane Memorial
November 2015
Chapter 9. City of Layton
The City of Layton, incorporated in 1963, is located in the Middle Keys primarily on the east side of Overseas Highway, just north of Long Key State Park entrance.
9.1 Overview of Layton
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Geography Layton comprises just 85 acres in area. Layton is building almost entirely on waterfront property, mostly canals. It is low-lying, with all land below 6 feet above mean sea (MSL).
Population The Southeast Florida Regional Planning Council, using US Census data, estimates the City of Layton has a permanent resident population of 186. The seasonal population increases to as much as 250. Current population projects indicate the permanent population may grow to 205 by 2020.
The City’s small size and population allows it to quickly provide personal responses to disasters. In 2014, the Monroe County Social Services registered just one person in the Layton area as having special needs for hurricane assistance.
Land Use & Economy Layton’s development is primarily single family residences located along canals and small businesses (restaurants and convenience stores).
The City is “built out” with only 11 buildable lots available for residential development. In addition, growth is limited through the Rate of Growth Ordinance to implement portions of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. ROGO, as the ordinance is called, establishes a building permit allocation system for residential construction. The purpose is to encourage in-fill of platted lots served by existing infrastructure and to limit growth to enable safe and timely hurricane evacuation. Pursuant to ROGO and an agreement between the City, County and the Department of Economic Opportunity, the annual allocation for Layton is three permits per year for residential dwelling units.
According to the current City of Layton Comprehensive Plan (amended in 2015), the pattern of development in the past has been largely limited to single family homes along with commercial development along the Overseas Highway is expected to continue in the future. The approximately 50 acre tract in the southeast quadrant of the City is now owned by the City of Layton and the comprehensive plan and ordinances are being amended to maintain that property without development in perpetuity. This parcel is the only unplatted vacant
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land in the City. All new construction, reconstruction, and improvements to existing buildings must comply with the current Florida Building Code requirements.
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In 2001, the city qualified for the NFIP Community Rating System.
9.2 Capability Assessment: City Organization and Agencies Layton’s City Council is composed of 6 members, including the Mayor who is elected specifically to that office. The City Council sets government policy and adopts guidance documents, such as the Comprehensive Plan 1996 and ordinances establishing various codes and standards, and responsible for the adoption of the Local Mitigation Strategy.
Layton is organized into several agencies, each with authorized responsibilities that, as described below, have bearing on how natural hazards are recognized and addressed.
Mayor. The Mayor implements the policies of the Commission and administers the overall operations of the City, including hiring staff as funded by the Council and chairing the Council meetings. The Mayor also sits on the LMS Working Group.
City Clerk. The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for maintaining City records, publishing meeting notices, maintaining the financial records, Community Rating Systems Coordinator, Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group member, and other duties as directed by the City Council.
Administrative Assistant to the Mayor. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the daily activities of the City and in the absence of the Mayor, represents the Mayor at official meetings and functions.
Layton Planning Department. The Planning Department is responsible for the development and maintenance of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the City Planner is the Vice-Chair for the LMS Working Group.
City Building Official. The Building Official reviews construction plans, issues permits, and inspects projects for compliance. He is also the Floodplain Manager and a member of the LMS Working Group. Layton enforces the Florida State Building Code. The Department is responsible for enforcing zoning and building standards and the Land Development Regulations.
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Layton , Florida Building Department has 2 staff members, including a Certified Floodplain Manager City Clerk has 1 staff member who is a Certified Municipal Clerk. Administrative Department has 1 staff member Planning Department has 1 staff member Code Enforcement Department has 1 staff member and an appointed Code Enforcement Board
Table 9-1. Layton: Permits Issued (2012, 2013, 2014)
CY 2012 CY 2013 CY 2014 New single-family, detached 0 0 0 New single-family, attached 0 0 0 Multi-family (2 or more) 0 0 0 Non-residential (all types) 0 0 0 Residential (additions, alterations, repairs) 16 19 20 Non-residential (additions, alterations, repairs) 14 11 15 Demolition 0 4 0 Relocation 0 0 0 Mobile home (permanent/temporary) 0 0 0 Total Permits Issued 30 31 36
Moving Mitigation Forward The City is striving to maintain its rapid response on disasters and flood issues and is striving to improve its CRS rating from Class 8 to Class 7.
9.3 Hazards and Risk in Layton Historic Storms Hurricane Donna (August 29-September 19, 1960). A Category 4 hurricane, this storm is listed among the most intense in U.S. history. It curved northwestward over the Middle Keys before turning north towards the mainland at Naples and Fort Myers. Wind speeds of 128 mph and central pressure of 28.44 inches were measures. Tide levels ranged from 13.5 feet above MSL at Upper Matecumbe Key, +10 feet at Plantation Key, and 8.9 feet in Key Largo. The high water mark closest to Layton was nearly 8 feet (ocean side, Craig Key Mile Marker 72).
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Hurricane Betsy (August 26-September 12, 1965). A Category 3 hurricane, Betsy passed over Marathon moving westward into the Gulf of Mexico. At Tavernier, central pressure was recorded at 18.12 inches and wind speeds were estimated at 120 mph. Flood levels were measures at 9 feet MSL in Key Largo.
Ground Hog’s Day Storm (February 2, 1998). This severe weather system produced tornadic activity in the area.
Hurricane Georges (September 25, 1998). Near Layton at Mile-Marker 70, storm debris rendered U.S. 1 impassable to civilian vehicles. The high water marks closest to Layton were 4.6 feet at Mile-Marker 69.5 and 5.7 feet at Long Key State Park Mile-Marker 66.8.
Tropical Storm Mitch (November 4-5, 1998) affected the City of Layton.
Effect of Recent Hurricane Disasters Damage from Hurricane Georges is representative of Layton’s exposure: • Damaged city property; a reimbursement of over $7,000 was received for damage to signs and streets, park cleanup, and EOC staffing. • All private residences that were below the crown of the city’s streets received flooding, and most roofs suffered wind damage (shingles). About 2% of homes sustained significant wind damage. • Due to a 4-day power outage, all businesses were closed or experienced restricted operations. • Lobster fishermen lost approximately 50% of their traps.
Damage from Hurricane Wilma Although there was only minor damage to City property, there was severe water and wave action caused more than $1,000,000 in damage to the waterfront commercial and residential properties on the north side of the Overseas Highway as the surge from the storm exceeded 5.5 feet above Base Flood.
Damage from Hurricane Isaac The City of Layton sustained no damage.
Hurricane Flooding as Predicted by SLOSH Modeling The National Hurricane Center’s surge model, called SLOSH (Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes), estimates surges associated with different characteristics of tropical cyclones (track, forward speed, wind speed, etc.). This information is carried forward from the 2010 Plan as it provide more site-specific potential surge impacts and is to be used in conjunction with the Hazus results from Chapter 5. The results can be combined
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with topographic mapping to delineate inland areas subject to flooding (with a margin of error of +/- 20%). The closest available predications are made for Conch Key Mile-Marker 63 and Islamorada Mile-Marker 82 (Table 9-2). Although storm surge flooding cannot be predicted simply at any given location, these charts can be used to approximate surge flooding in Layton.
Table 9-2. SLOSH Maximum Predicted Water Depths (ft above MSL)
Ocean Side Mile-Marker 63 Ocean Side Mile Marker 82 Storm Categories Storm Categories Track Track Direction 1 2 3 4 5 Direction 1 2 3 4 5 WSW 4 6 8 9 9 WSW 4 5 7 8 9 W 4 6 7 8 9 W 4 6 7 9 10 WNW 4 5 7 8 9 WNW 4 6 7 9 10 WN 4 5 7 7 8 NW 4 6 7 9 10 NNW 4 5 6 7 8 NNW 4 5 7 8 10 N 3 5 6 7 8 N 4 5 7 8 9 NNE 3 4 6 7 8 NNE 4 5 6 8 9 NE 3 5 6 8 9 NE 4 5 6 7 8 ENE 4 6 8 10 11 ENE 3 5 6 7 8 E 5 8 10 11 12 E 3 4 6 7 8
Floodplain Management & Compliance with the NFIP The City entered the National Flood Insurance Program in 1971 by adoption of an ordinance that complies with the requirements of the program. The City reviews all development proposals in special flood hazard areas and enforces the requirements of the ordinance. To ensure continued compliance with the NFIP, the City
will continue to: • Enforce the adopted floodplain management ordinance, including inspection of permitted development and unpermitted activities; • Maintain records pertaining to floodplain development, including flood maps and Letters of Map Change, which shall be available for public inspection;
NFIP Flood Insurance Policies in Layton: 89
Claims paid since 1978: 8
https://www.fema.gov/policy-claim-statistics- flood-insurance/policy-claim-statistics-flood- insurance/policy-claim-13 (as of March 31, 2015)
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• Notify the public when there are proposed changes to the ordinance or Flood Insurance Rate Maps; • Implement activities recognized by the NFIP’s Community Rating System; and • Promote the purchase of NFIP flood insurance policies as financial protection.
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NFIP Floodplain Mapping Layton has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) since July 23, 1971. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) prepared a Flood Insurance Rate Map for Monroe County and incorporated municipalities (current effective map is dated February 18, 2005). The FIRM delineates areas that have been determined to be subject to flooding by the “base flood,” the flood that has a 1-percent-annual chance of flooding in any given year (commonly called the 100-year flood). FEMA initiated a coastal study to revise the FIRM, expected to be completed in 3 to 4 years.
All land in Layton is subject to flooding; all buildings are subject to some degree of risk depending on type of construction and elevation above grade. Areas designated as VE Zones (coastal flood with velocity hazard wave action) are shown as exposed to flooding ranging from 11-13 feet above MSL. Areas delineated as AE Zones (areas subject to flooding but waves are predicted to be less than 3-feet in height) are exposed to flooding 8-9 feet above MSL.
NFIP Repetitive Loss Properties Data provided by the Florida Division of Emergency Management identifies properties that are or have been insured by the National Flood Insurance Program and that have received two or more claims of at least $1,000. Based on data as of March 2015 there are no repetitive loss properties in Layton.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Water Spouts and High Winds (Other than Hurricane) Layton, like the rest of the Keys, has low-lying terrain. Section 6.2 characterizes the entire area encompassed by Monroe County and the cities as having equal distribution of winds. The risk of severe storms, tornadoes, water spouts and high winds in Layton does not vary from the rest of the planning area. All new buildings, replacement buildings, and additions to existing buildings must comply with the Florida Building Code’s wind load requirements.
Rainfall/Ponding Flooding Layton does not have any identified areas where rainfall/ponding flooding is so severe or prolonged as to cause access problems or damage to buildings. 28 City of Layton, Florida
Drought Hazards Drought hazards for the planning area are described in Section 6.4. Layton’s risk due to drought is comparable the drought risk throughout the area.
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Wildland Fire Hazards The Florida Forestry Department has not indicated that areas in Layton are likely to experience significant risk of wildland or brush fires. The exception to this statement may be along the city’s boundary with Long Key State Park where natural vegetation may increase fire hazards during some dry periods.
Risk: Layton’s Critical and Important Facilities The locations of the City’s facilities that are listed in Table 9-3 are shown in Figure 2-3.
Table 9-3. Important and Critical Facilities in Layton
Critical/Essential Facilities: Other Facilities: • City Hall/Fire Rescue Complex • Florida Keys Marine Laboratory • Bell South Mobility Towner • U.S. Post Office • Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Pumping Station (Mile-Marker 70, Long Key) Hazardous Materials Sites (302 Facilities): Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle • None Parks (as of October 1995): • None
9.4 Damage Reduction Activities On-Going Activities • The City’s Comprehensive Plan policies include provisions for limiting densities in the Coastal High Hazard Area, improving hurricane evacuation timing, and protection of native vegetation and natural shorelines. • Other measures dealing with hazard planning include the consideration of mobile home restrictions and the need to increase the availability of emergency generators for use in the City. • The Building Department implements mitigation policies reflected in the Florida Building Code and Land Development Regulations, including standards to reduce vulnerability to high wind load and enforcement of the “substantial improvements” rule. • The Planning Department implements mitigation measures reflected in the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, including regulations designed to minimize damage to structures from wind and waves resulting from storms and floodplain management controls.
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• New construction must include storm shutters or high impact windows and doors designed to resist design winds of 180 mph and debris impacts. • The Comprehensive Plan calls for engineering and other analyses to be undertaken before post-disaster redevelopment is undertaken so that appropriate building regulations can be adopted and design guidelines established for replacement or repair of infrastructure.
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Layton participates in the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood Insurance Program. The CRS recognizes actions that exceed the minimum requirements. In return, the City’s property owners enjoy a 10% reduction in the cost of NFIP flood insurance. Actions undertaken by the City include: • Maintains elevation certificates • Makes NFIP map determinations • Requires new buildings and substantially improved or damaged buildings to be elevated 3 feet above the BFE. • Limits enclosures below elevated buildings to 300 square feet • Sends annual NFIP mailings to all local lenders, realtors, and insurance companies • Keeps NFIP library in City Hall • Warns citizens of impending flooding • The City monitors building repairs or improvements in order to enforce the Substantial Damage/Improvement 50% rules.
Recent Projects In 2002, with a Federal-State Hazard Mitigation Grant, the City of Layton installed hurricane retrofit measures to the City Hall/Fire Station to meet the 159 miles per hour standards. The total cost was $75,000 (50% Federal, 25% State, 25% City).
Replacement culverts were installed under South Layton Drive to assist in tidal water flow in the canals. Rip-rap storm water retention swales and native plants were included in the project. The $60,000 project was funded locally.
9.5 2015 Updates The City reviewed and updated the pertinent sections. Some of the more significant changes include: • Section 91: Updated population; described acquisition of large parcel of land. • Section 9.2: Updated position descriptions to include LMS responsibilities. • Section 9.3: Noted Hurricane Isaac did not affect the City. • Reference: City of Layton Comprehensive Plan – amended 2015
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