Goal Area Outcome/Action # Description Action Submittal Requirements Monroe County Link Narrative For verification, provide the following information for each target area identified in the Nothing to get outcome points. Preliminary Step: Noise: Option A: Demonstrate that daytime • whether the area has made positive progress towards the locally established ambient ambient noise levels do not exceed 70 dBa in noise targets (yes/no); commercial areas BE-1 Outcomes 1 • a description of local ambient noise targets along with a short explanation of why the --OR-- targets were selected; Option B: Show progress toward locally identified • a description of the progress the community has made towards achieving local targets; key ambient noise targets and • a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the applicant’s progress Fortowards verification, locally established provide the targets. following for each location identified in the Preliminary Step: Nothing to get outcome points. • whether the area has made positive progress towards the locally established ambient light targets (yes/no); • a description of local ambient light targets along with a short explanation of why the Light: Show progress toward locally identified targets were selected; BE-1 Outcomes 2 key light targets for light glare and/or light • a description of the progress the community has made toward achieving local targets; trespass and • a completed STAR-provided Excel worksheet demonstrating the jurisdiction’s progress toward locally established targets. Light in the Night Sky: Achieve a sky glow at or For verification, provide the most recent annual average Bortle Dark-Sky Scale rating for The World Atlas of the Artificial Night Sky Brightness The World Atlas of the Artificial Night Sky Brightness BE-1 Outcomes 3 below 4 in the Bortle Dark-Sky Scale where the each residential area measured. Also, upload a document listing the residential areas and http://www.inquinamentoluminoso.it/worldatlas/pages/ Milky Way is still visible in residential areas their respective Bortle Dark-Sky Scale readings from the most recent year. Adopt a community noise policy, ordinance, or For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Ordinance 11-1978 Noise Ordinance pdf saved to Dropbox Noise ordinance established in 1978 that adopted controls and BE-1 Actions 1 regulations as needed based upon a local description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired standards on acceptable noise levels with the intent of assessment Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last protecting health, welfare, and quality of life of Monroe County For verification, provide the title and a link to or copy of the policy or code requirement; a Ordinance 12-114 Sea Turtle Protection (lighting) 2013 https://www.dropbox.com/s/p5w8j4qc4i94a7p/Sea%20Turtle% Not used but found description of the compelling characteristics that advance progress towards the desired 20Ordinance.pdf Adopt a community light policy, ordinance, or Outcome(s); whether there was public engagement (yes/no); and the year adopted or last BE-1 Actions 2 regulations as needed based upon a local updated. Note: Policy statements that appear in long-range plans (e.g. comprehensive assessment plans) do NOT count for credit under the Policy and Code Adjustment Action Type. Land Development Regulation Chapter 12 Article V. Section 12- https://library.municode.com/HTML/14298/level3/COOR_CH12 Monroe County Code of Ordinances Ch.12 Article V Sea Turtle 116 Sea Turtle Protection establishes standards for exterior ENNAREPR_ARTVSETUPR.html#COOR_CH12ENNAREPR_ARTVSE Protection prohibits activities disruptive to sea turtles, including For verification, identify 3 different types of education and outreach efforts conducted City of Key West Sea Turtle Nesting Season Awareness website http://www.cityofkeywest- over the past 3 years, which can include events, classes, or workshops; a website; print fl.gov/department/division.php?structureid=83 materials; electronic media; social media; or other. For each, provide the title (and date for Save A Turtle (Monroe County non-profit organization) Sea http://myfwc.com/media/418417/SeaTurtle_LightingGuidelines Sea Turtle Lighting Guidelines provides approved lighting types Educate the public about standards, effects of events, classes, or workshops), a brief description, and a link or copy if applicable. Turtle Lighting Guidelines .pdf and fixtures to reduce light pollution for the preservation of sea BE-1 Actions 3 excessive exposure, and mitigation techniques for turtles. Save A Turtle Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-a-Turtle- Save A Turtle Facebook page provides information about the ambient noise or ambient light org/203986362958007?sk=events&ref=page_internal preservation of threatened and endangered sea turtles in the Florida Keys. As part of this education, the Facebook page provided information to the public about the need to reduce light pollution for the protection of sea turtles. For verification, identify the type of collaboration (formal partnership, appointed Key West International Airport Ad Hoc Committee on Noise http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=107 Key West International Airport has an Ad Hoc Committee on committee, or community collaboration); the name of the partnership or committee and a Noise. Committee meetings provide an opportunity to discuss description of each partner’s contribution or the committee’s criteria for selection; a link noise issues in relation to the airport. The committee includes to or documentation of the partnership or committee’s work; year established; key neighborhood residents, public agencies, and aviation users. accomplishments in the past 3 years; and a description of the local government’s financial Committee members serve as a conduit for information to and contribution and/or elected official/staff time dedicated in the past 3 years. from their constituents on aircraft noise related issues. Create partnerships to address sources of noise The KWIA Ad Hoc Committee on noise meets regularly to BE-1 Actions 4 and/or light pollution not subject to the local discuss noise issues within the community authority The Committee has established a community hot line for callers to report excessive noise. The Committee has participated in the development of a Noise Exposure Map for KWIA. For verification, describe the practice improvement; key accomplishments in the past 3 The Monroe County maintains a Key West International Airport http://fl- Community members in Monroe County can utilize the Sheriff's years; and provide a link to or copy of the annual report if applicable. Noise Hotline and database of all complaints received. monroecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9034 Office Issues of Concern online system. The system is not Monroe County has been involved in addressing and reducing strictly limited to noise complaints, however. Residents can excessive noise in the neightborhoods areound the Key West comment on a law enforcement issue or any issue that is of International Airport (KWIA) since 2000. The Monroe County concern to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Key West Board of County Commissioners established the KWIA Ad Hoc International Airport has a noise hotline which residents can Committee on Noise on 5/16/95. The committee is composed utilize to voice concerns. Monroe County residents can voice of airport neighbors and representatives of the airline industry. concerns online through the county website. The As part of the County's efforts, they maintain the Key West RequestTracker allows residents to submit compliance International Airport Noise Hotline. This hotline was created to complaints. allow residents to have a dedicated line to voice noise complaints related the KWIA. The County trracks noise levels at the KWIA and is committed to controlling and reducing noice impacts to the communities adjoining the airport. As far back as Develop a database of noise complaints and 2000, the County implementated a Noise Insulation Program to noise measurements (e.g. roads, industrial, BE-1 Actions 5 assist residents with better insulating their homes to reduce outdoor music venues) or of light issues and noise levels within homes. In 2013, a Part 150 Study was neighborhoods targeted for improvements conducted for the County which includes a log of all noice complaints recieved by the hotline back to 2008. This report also shows the current (2013) noise exposure maps and future 2018 noise exposure maps. In the past three years, the County has focused efforts on the Part 150 Update. Highlights of a proposed update to the Part 150 update include the expansion of a successful sound insulation program, the addition of a flight track monitoring system, and a concerted effort to better inform pilots of voluntary noise abatement procedures. A total of 323 residential units would be eligible for sound insulation in the update. That includes 194 residential units (1) Enforcement: For verification, provide the unique verification specified in the Technical Not able to get number of noise violation cases investigated in Guide and Online Reporting Tool; a description of the enforcement action and parties past 3 years and descrition of enforcement actions and parties Establish clear lines of authority for enforcement responsible; a description of the enforcement mechanism and process; a description of the responsible.