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TA2009-030060 0 TA2009-03006 Ordinance number: 8070-09 Agenda item: E-1 FILE copy ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO FURTHER THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR EDITORIAL CHANGES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 1-108, "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY", TO RENAME THE SECTION AS "FUTURE LAND USE MAP" AND TO MAKE "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY" INTO A NEW SUBSECTION 1- 108.A, AND TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-108.6 "MAP ADJUSTMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR CRITERIA FOR MAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER/DRAINAGE FEATURE, PRESERVATION, AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE CATEGORIES, AND AMENDING SECTION 1-109, "ZONING ATLAS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-109. E, "ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS", TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS TO BE MADE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS", SECTION 2-1303, "TABLE 2-1303", TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, MAJOR VEHICLE SERVICE, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE USES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT USES IN. THE IRT ZONING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SECTION 3-804, "SETBACK AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS% TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-804.B.1.c.,TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF NON-OPAQUE FENCES FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES ON WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-804.C AND TO DELETE GRAPHICS; AMENDING SECTION 3-904, "SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE", SUBSECTION 3-904.6, TO INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE FOR WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING GRAPHIC; AMENDING SECTION 3-908, "PERMITTED' ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS AND OVER STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY", SUBSECTION 3- 908.A.1, TO DECREASE THE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR AWNINGS FROM NINE FEET TO EIGHT FEET; AMENDING SECTION 3-914, "STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-914.C, TO ADD THE USE OF "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT" TECHNIQUES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 3-1202, "GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 3-1202.B.3, TO ADD "FLORIDA- FRIENDLY PLANT MATERIALS" TO THOSE PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE "NATIVE TO CENTRAL FLORIDA"; AMENDING SECTION 3-1805, "SIGNS PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT", TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-1805.U, TO ELIMINATE SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, AND TO RE-LETTER THE REMAINING SUBSECTIONS, AMENDING SECTION 3-1910, "SAME-WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-1910.D, TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO PROVIDE -1- Ordinance No. 8070-09 INTERNAL RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS IF THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WHERE RECLAIMED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES", SECTION 4-607 "HISTORIC DESIGNATION", SUBSECTION 4-607.B, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO INITIATE AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND AMENDING SECTION 4901, "AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY% SUBSECTION 4-901.C.6., TO ADD "TRANSPORTATION" TO "PUBLIC FACILITIES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION", SECTION 8-102, "DEFINITIONS", TO REPLACE THE DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA" WITH A NEW DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL STORM AREA"; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE III, WELLHEAD PROTECTION, SECTION 24.63 PERMIT- REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A WELLHEAD PROTECTION PERMIT AND A PROTECTION-CONTAINMENT PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE DISTANCE FROM 500 FEET TO 1,000 FEET REQUIRED FROM A WELL FOR POTENTIAL EXPANSION/CHANGE OF AN EXISTING USE WITH CONTAMINATING MATERIALS; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted a new Community Development Code on January 21, 1999 which was effective on March 8, 1999, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Community Development Code for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by Clearwater Ordinance No. 7993-08, on December 18, 2008, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has determined where the Community Development Code needs clarification and revision, and . WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater recognizes the need to amend Section 24.63 and Section 24.64, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, by amending wellhead protection permit language; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-108, "Countywide Consistency", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: -2- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Section 1-108. Future land use map A. Countywide consistency. Applications for development approval shall be consistent with the provisions of this Community Development Code and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. Development potential is based on the applicable zoning district and as permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. In cases where there is a difference between the density permitted in the zoning district and that which is permitted by the land use classification, the more restrictive shall prevail. In addition, uses of land shall be consistent with uses permitted in the assigned zoning district as well as the uses permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. B. Map adjustments. Plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories may be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided that such map adjustments are consistent with a jurisdictional boundary determination under state agency rules which is consistent with such rules: or are consistent with an approved site or project plan for a body of water or drainage feature, or are consistent with the pumose and characteristics of the particular category being adjusted and are based upon a finding of appropriateness by the Community Development Coordinator that such adiustment is de minimis in extent and effect. Section 2. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-109, "Zoning Atlas", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1-109. Zoning atlas. xxxxxxxx*x . E. Adjustments to the zoning atlas. Zoning atlas adiustments may be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions, or based upon historical data. Section 3. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 13, "Industrial, Research and Technology District ("IRT"), Section 2-1303, "Table 2-1303", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. The following uses are Level One permitted uses in the IRT District subject to the standards and criteria set out in this Section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. Table 2-1303. "IRT" District Flexible Standard Development Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Setbacks Max. MIN. OFF-STREET Uses Area Width Ut) Height PARKING (sq. ft.) (ft.) (ft.) Front* Side/ Rear Automobile Service Stations( 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA Major Vehicle Servicejl? 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA -3- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Manufacturing u (0 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1,000 SF GFA Offices 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA 1--10/1,000 SF Land Area or as determined by the Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment W 40,000 200 20 15 30 community development coordinator based on ITE Manual standards Outdoor Storage 10,000 100 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Parking Lots 10,000 100 20 15 n/a n/a Public Facilities 10,000 100 20 15 50 1-2 per 1,000 GFA Public Transportation FacilitiesW M n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 n/a Publishing and Printing 10'000 20,000 100- 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Research and Technology 10;000 100 20 15 50 2/1,000 SF GFA Residential SheltersU (3) 5,000 50 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Retail Sales and Servicesu n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Restaurantsj6) (4) 5,000-- 10,000 50- 100 20 15 30 7-15 spaces per 1,000 GFA. Self Storage 10,000 100 20 15 50 1 Per 20-'25 units plus 2 for ' manager s office TV/Radio Studios 10,000 100 20 15 50 4/1000 SF GFA Utility/Infrastructure FacilitiesL77) (5) n/a n/a 20 15 n/a n/a Vehicle Sales/Displays and Major 40 000 200 20 15 30 1.511,000 SF Lot Sales Area Vehicle Sales/Displays(8 (6) , Vehicle Serviceu (6) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Veterinary Offices or Animal 10 000 100 20 15 30 511 000 SF GFA Grooming , , Wholesale/Distribution/Warehouse 10,000 100 20 t15 50 1.511 000 SF GFA Facility , 'The front setback may be reduced to 15 feet for parking lots provided the land area is not sufficient to accommodate the full setback requirement and the reduction results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance and landscaping is in excess of the minimum required. Automobile service station. major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan mat) amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. 04 In the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category, manufacturing shall be limited to a use engaged in the manufacture, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, storage, sales and distribution of goods, and shall not include or allow for any exterior storage or processing of equipment or materials of any kind. (D Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use Plan map amendment to the appropriate cate2orv which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. L41 (2)-Public transportation facilities shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. -4- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 (55) (3) Residential shelters shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (fi) (4) Restaurants that are accessory or incidental to any permitted use will not require Flexible Standard Development application for review. Restaurants located in the IL future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such use and all contiguous like uses. Restaurants located in the IG future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. (7) (3) Utility/infrastructure uses shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. M (6) Vehicle sales/displays, major vehicle sales/displays, and/or vehicle service in the Industrial Limited land use category shall not exceed five acres. In the Industrial General category such use shall not exceed 25 percent or the floor area and shall be accessory. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres or 25 percent of the floor area shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Section 4. That Article 3; "Development Standards", Division 8, "Fences and Walls", Section 3-804, "Setback and height requirements", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-804. Setback and height requirements. B. Side and rear setback areas. Fences and walls shall be.permitted to a maximum height of six feet between the principal structure and any side or rear lot line with the following exceptions: a. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height if located in the Industrial, Research, and Technology District ("IRT").. b. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height in the Commercial District through Level One, (Flexible Standard Development) approval to buffer uses with drive- thru facilities, vehicle sales/displays, automobile service stations, outdoor retail sales, display and/or storage and residential zoning districts. If any fence is part of a Level Two review, the decision to approve the fence will be made by the Community Development Board. C. On those properties adiacent to water, fences proposed to be located within 20 feet of the property line adjacent to the water or within the required setback, whichever is greater, must be non-opaque and cannot exceed 48 inches in height. b °r 7 no fe all i s FRitted within Delete existing graphic. Delete existing graphic. -5- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 Delete existina Graphic. Section 5. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-904, "Sight visibility triangle", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-904. Sight visibility triangle. B. To enhance views of the water from waterfront property, no structure or landscaping may be installed, other than a fence around a swimming pool or any non-opaque fences not exceeding 48 366 inches, within the sight visibility triangle described in the following figure, except as otherwise allowed in Article 3, Division 8. Remove existing graphic and replace with the following Graphic. PROPERTY LINE (TYPICAL) NO STRUCTURE OR LANDSCAPING MAY BE INSTALLED, OTHER THAN NON-OPAQUE FENCE NOT EXCEEDING 48' IN HEIGHT H WATER PROPERTY LINE. SEAWALL OR MEAN HIGH WATER LINE, WHICHEVER IS CLOSEST TOWARD THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE Enhanced Views Restrictions Section 6. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-908, "Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-908. Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way. Certain building and other projections shall be permitted to extend into setback areas and may be permitted to encroach over street rights-of-way as follows: A. Building projections which are affixed solely to the building and not directly affixed to the ground such as building fascias, roof overhangs, eaves, canopies other than freestanding canopies, awnings, marquees, and other similar projections, shall be permitted to project into required setbacks as specified below. -6- Ordinance No. 8070-09 1. In the Tourist, Commercial and Downtown Districts, such projections shall be limited to ten feet and shall be permitted into any required setback and over street rights-of-way provided a clearance of eight nine feet over grade is maintained. In no case shall such projection be closer than five feet from the curbline or the shoulder of the roadway. Any awning with supports may be located up to the property line and any awning that projects into a right-of-way shall be cantilevered. Section 7. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-914. Stonnwater detention facilities. C. The use of low impact development techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, shall be required unless determined infeasible by the Engineering Department. Section 8. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 12, "Landscaping/Tree Protection", Section 3-1202, "General landscaping standards", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1202. General landscaping standards. xewre,k-k**** B. Plant material specifications. Except as provided in subsection (6) below, plant materials which are utilized to satisfy the landscaping required by this development code shall comply with the following minimum standards: 3. Plant materials shall be those which are native to Central Florida, considered Florida- friendly plant materials, requiring minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides, and which are recommended in the Plant Guide of the Southwest Florida Water Management District are strongly encouraged. Section 9. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 18, "Signs", Section 3-1805, "Signs permitted without a permit", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to delete subsection 3-1805.U and re-letter the subsequent sections as appropriate: Section 3-1805. Signs permitted without a permit. The following signs may be developed without development review pursuant to Article 4 of this development code: -7- Ordinance No. 8070-09 E • Section 10. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 19, "Subdivision Design Standards Section 3-1.910, "Same-Water supply facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1910. Sarre-Water supply facilities. D. When new subdivisions are being developed at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years from the issuance of the development order, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. Section 11. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 6, "Level Three Approvals", Section 4-607, "Historic designation", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-607. Historic designation. B. Application. An application for historic designation may be initiated by the City or by a property owner based on a report which includes, at a minimum, the following: The location and boundaries of the property or district. 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district. 4. A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within a district. Section 12. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-901, "Authority and applicability", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-901. Authority and applicability. C. Exception. No certificate of concurrency/capacity is required for the following: -8- Ordinance No. 8070-09 6. Public transportation facilities. Section 13. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-902, "Application and procedures", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-902. Application and procedures. A. An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity shall be filed with the community development coordinator as part of an application for development approval and shall include such fees as are required by Section 4-202 (E): Section 14. That Article 8, "Definitions and Rules of Construction", Section 8-102, "Definitions", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 8-102. Definitions. For the purposes of this Development Code, the following words and terms have the meanings specked herein: Coastal storm high ha-awd area means the area delineated in Map E-1 of the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, which encompasses all of the following: (1) the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which shall be defined by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to be inundated from a category one hurricane, as reflected in the most recent Regional Evacuation Study, Storm Tide Atlas, (2) all land connected to the mainland of Clearwater by bridges or causeways, (3) those isolated areas that are defined by the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located within the Velocitv Zone_ as designated by the Federal Emergencv Manaaement Aaencv subiest Section 15. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.63 Permit-Required, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.63. Permit-Required. (1) A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new business, commercial, industrial or other activity that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials if any portion of the subject property is -9- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 within 1,000 feet of a potable water well. on pFepeFty within the Gity if any paFtion of the subjeGt pFepeFty is within 500 feet of a potable wateF weld A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new residential construction on property located within the city if, any portion of the subject property is within 100 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead protection permit may be issued by the engineering director after review of the application and protection-containment plan (if required) submitted by the applicant. No business tax receipt or building permit shall be issued for any activity for which a wellhead protection permit is required until such permit has been issued. Permits shall have a term not to exceed 12 months and shall expire on March 15 of each year. Applications for annual permit renewal shall be submitted no later than 30 days prior to permit expiration. Section 16. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.64 Permit Requirements, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.64. Permit requirements. (4) If any new activity is proposed within 1,000 feet of a potable water supply well that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted.. if any Gentaminating mateFial is pFopesed to be used OF stored fGF any business, GOFFIMMial, industi:ial OF etheF nOnFeSidential Use within 600 feet ef a petable wateF supply well, a pFeteGtien Gentainment plan shalkoe . If any contaminating material is proposed to be used or stored for residential use within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. (5) A wellhead protection permit application shall at a minimum include a location map of the potable water well and 1,000 600 feet surrounding the well, plans for the proposed development or expansion/change of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of the proposed activity, , a listing of any contaminating material to be used or stored on the site and a protection-containment plan if necessary.. Section 17. Amendments to the Community Development Code of the City of Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) and amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Sections 24.63 Permit-Required and 24.64 Permit Requirements, are hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance. Section 18. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Section 19. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 20. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law. -10- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • 4-- Section 21. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING November 17, 2009 PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL December 3, 2009 READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Leslie K. Doug -ides Assistant City Attorney Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk xe-?t%tNLcr', Vol 4 -11- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • s ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER FLORIDA MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO FURTHER THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR EDITORIAL CHANGES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 1-108, "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY", TO RENAME THE SECTION AS "FUTURE LAND USE MAP" AND TO MAKE "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY" INTO A NEW SUBSECTION 1- 108.A, AND TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-108.13 "MAP ADJUSTMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR CRITERIA FOR MAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER/DRAINAGE FEATURE, PRESERVATION, AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE CATEGORIES, AND AMENDING SECTION 1-109, "ZONING ATLAS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-109.E, "ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS", TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS TO BE MADE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS", SECTION 2-1303, "TABLE 2-1303", TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, MAJOR VEHICLE SERVICE, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE USES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT USES IN THE IRT ZONING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SECTION 3-804, "SETBACK AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-804.B.1.c.,TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF NON-OPAQUE FENCES FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES ON WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-804.C AND TO DELETE GRAPHICS; AMENDING SECTION 3-904, "SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE", SUBSECTION 3-904.13, TO INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE FOR WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING GRAPHIC; AMENDING SECTION 3-908, "PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS AND OVER STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY", SUBSECTION 3- 908.A.1, TO DECREASE THE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR AWNINGS FROM NINE FEET TO EIGHT FEET; AMENDING SECTION 3-914, "STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-914.C, TO ADD THE USE OF "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT" TECHNIQUES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 3-1202, "GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 3-1202.B.3, TO ADD "FLORIDA- FRIENDLY PLANT MATERIALS" TO THOSE PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE "NATIVE TO CENTRAL FLORIDA"; AMENDING SECTION 3-1805, "SIGNS PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT", TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-1805.U, TO ELIMINATE SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, AND TO RE-LETTER THE REMAINING SUBSECTIONS, AMENDING SECTION 3-1910, "SAME-WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-1910.D, TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO PROVIDE -1- Ordinance No. 8070-09 9 0 INTERNAL RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS IF THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WHERE RECLAIMED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES", SECTION 4-607 "HISTORIC DESIGNATION", SUBSECTION 4-607.B, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO INITIATE AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND AMENDING SECTION 4-901, "AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY", SUBSECTION 4-901.C.6., TO ADD "TRANSPORTATION" TO "PUBLIC FACILITIES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION", SECTION 8-102, "DEFINITIONS", TO REPLACE THE DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA" WITH A NEW DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL STORM AREA"; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE III, WELLHEAD PROTECTION, SECTION 24.63 PERMIT- REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A WELLHEAD PROTECTION PERMIT AND A PROTECTION-CONTAINMENT PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE DISTANCE FROM 500 FEET TO 1,000 FEET REQUIRED FROM A WELL FOR POTENTIAL EXPANSION/CHANGE OF AN EXISTING USE WITH CONTAMINATING MATERIALS; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted a new Community Development Code on January 21, 1999 which was effective on March 8, 1999, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Community Development Code for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by Clearwater Ordinance No. 7993-08, on December 18, 2008, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has determined where the Community Development Code needs clarification and revision, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater recognizes the need to amend Section 24.63- and Section 24.64, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, by amending wellhead protection permit language; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-108, "Countywide Consistency", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: -2- Ordinance No. 8070-09 PJ Section 1-108. Future land use map Countywide consistenGy. • A. Countywide consistency. Applications for development approval shall be consistent with the provisions of this Community Development Code and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. Development potential is based on the applicable zoning district and as permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. In cases where there is a difference between the density permitted in the zoning district and that which is permitted by the land use classification, the more restrictive shall prevail. In addition, uses of land shall be consistent with uses permitted in the assigned zoning district as well as the uses permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. B. Map adjustments. Plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories may be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided that such map adiustments are consistent with a jurisdictional boundary determination under state agency rules which is consistent with such rules: or are consistent with an approved site or project plan for a body of water or drainage feature: or are consistent with the purpose and characteristics of the particular category being adjusted and are based upon a finding of appropriateness by the Community Development Coordinator that such adjustment is de minimis in extent and effect. Section 2. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-109, "Zoning Atlas", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1-109. Zoning atlas. E. Adjustments to the zoning atlas. Zoning atlas adiustments may be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions, or based upon historical data. Section 3. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 13, "Industrial, Research and Technology District ("IRT"), Section 2-1303, "Table 2-1303", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. The following uses are Level One permitted uses in the IRT District subject to the standards and criteria set out in this Section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. Table 2-1303. "IRT" District Flexible Standard Development Min. Lot Min. Lot Max Uses Area Width Min. Setbacks . Height MIN. OFF-STREET (s9 .ft) (ft) (ft.) (ft) PARKING Side/ Front* Rear Automobile Service Stations(l) 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA Major Vehicle Serviced 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA -3- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Manufacturing (2) (1-) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Offices 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA 1--10/1,000 SF Land Area or as determined by the Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment (3) 40,000 200 20 15 30 community development coordinator based on ITE Manual standards Outdoor Storage 10,000 100 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Parking Lots 10,000 100 20 15 n/a n/a Public Facilities 10,000 100 20 15 50 1--2 per 1,000 GFA Public Transportation FacilitiesW (2) n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 n/a Publishing and Printing 10,000-- 20,000 100-- 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Research and Technology 10,000 100 20 15 50 2/1,000 SF GFA Residential Shelters(5) M 5,000 50 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Retail Sales and Services(U n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Restaurantsf(6i (4) 5,000-- 10,000 50- 100 20 15 30 7--15 spaces per 1,000 GFA Self Storage 10,000 100 20 15 50 1 per 20--25 units plus 2 for ' manager s office TV/Radio Studios 10,000 100 20 15 50 4/1000 SF GFA Utility/Infrastructure Facilities(D (3) n/a n/a 20 15 n/a n/a Vehicle Sales/Displays and Major 40,000 200 20 15 30 1.511,000 SF Lot Sales Area Vehicle Sales/Displays(8) (6) Vehicle Service(8) (0 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Veterinary Offices or Animal 10 000 100 20 15 30 511 000 SF GFA Grooming , , Who] esal e/Distribution/Warehouse 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1,000 SF GFA Facility *The front setback may be reduced to 15 feet for parking lots provided the land area is not sufficient to accommodate the full setback requirement and the reduction results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance and landscaping is in excess of the minimum required. (1) Automobile service station, major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use catego thary t are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to the appropriate catego which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (2) (4-) In the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category, manufacturing shall be limited to a use engaged in the manufacture, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, storage, sales and distribution of goods, and shall not include or allow for any exterior storage or processing of equipment or materials of any kind. (3) Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall reauire a land use Dian man amendment to the aDDroDriate cateeorv which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (4) (2}-Public transportation facilities shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. -4- Ordinance No. 8070-09 M (3.) Residential shelters shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (66) (4) Restaurants that are accessory or incidental to any permitted use will not require Flexible Standard Development application for review. Restaurants located in the IL future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such use and all contiguous like uses. Restaurants located in the IG future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. (77) (5) Utility/infrastructure uses shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (88) (6) Vehicle sales/displays, major vehicle sales/displays, and/or vehicle service in the Industrial Limited land use category shall not exceed five acres. In the Industrial General category such use shall not exceed 25 percent or the floor area and shall be accessory. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres or 25 percent of the floor area shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. ********** Section 4. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 8, "Fences and Walls", Section 3-804, "Setback and height requirements", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-804. Setback and height requirements. B. Side and rear setback areas. ********** Fences and walls shall be permitted to a maximum height of six feet between the principal structure and any side or rear lot line with the following exceptions: a. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height if located in the Industrial, Research, and Technology District ("IRT"). b. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height in the Commercial District through Level One, (Flexible Standard Development) approval to buffer uses with drive- thru facilities, vehicle sales/displays, automobile service stations, outdoor retail sales, display and/or storage and residential zoning districts. If any fence is part of a Level Two review, the decision to approve the fence will be made by the Community Development Board. C. On those properties adjacent to water, fences proposed to be located within 20 feet of the property line adjacent to the water or within the required setback, whichever is greater, must be non-opaque and cannot exceed 48 inches in height. Delete existing graphic. Delete existing graphic. -5- Ordinance No. 8070-09 9 0 Delete existing -graphic. ********** Section 5. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-904, "Sight visibility triangle", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-904. Sight visibility triangle. ********** B. To enhance views of the water from waterfront property, no structure or landscaping may be installed, other than a fence around a swimming pool or any non-opaque fences not exceeding 48 36 inches, within the sight visibility triangle described in the following figure, except as otherwise allowed in Article 3, Division 8. Remove existing -graphic and replace with the following -graphic. NO STRUCTURE OR LANDSCAPING MAY BE INSTALLED, OTHER THAN NON-OPAQUE FENCE NOT EXCEEDING 48' IN HEIGHT WATER H 120 I PROPERTY LINE {TYPICAL} STRUCTURE _ I PROPERTY LINE, SEA WALL OR MEAN HIGH WATER LINE, WHICHEVER IS CLOSEST TOWARD THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY ]20' 20• SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE T Enhanced Views Restrictions Section 6. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-908, "Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-908. Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way. Certain building and other projections shall be permitted to extend into setback areas and may be permitted to encroach over street rights-of-way as follows: A. Building projections which are affixed solely to the building and not directly affixed to the ground such as building fascias, roof overhangs, eaves, canopies other than freestanding canopies, awnings, marquees, and other similar projections, shall be permitted to project into required setbacks as specified below. -6- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • • In the Tourist, Commercial and Downtown Districts, such projections shall be limited to ten feet and shall be permitted into any required setback and over street rights-of-way provided a clearance of eight nine feet over grade is maintained. In no case shall such projection be closer than five feet from the curbline or the shoulder of the roadway. Any awning with supports may be located up to the property line and any awning that projects into a right-of-way shall be cantilevered. ********** Section 7. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-914. Stormwater detention facilities. ********** C. The use of low impact development techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, shall be required unless determined infeasible by the Engineering Department. Section 8. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 12, "Landscaping/Tree Protection", Section 3-1202, "General landscaping standards", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1202. General landscaping standards. ********** B. Plant material specifications. Except as provided in subsection (6) below, plant materials which are utilized to satisfy the landscaping required by this development code shall comply with the following minimum standards: ********** 3. Plant materials shall be those which are native to Central Florida, considered Florida- friendly plant materials, requiring minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides, and which are recommended in the Plant Guide of the Southwest Florida Water Management District are strongly encouraged. ********** Section 9. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 18, "Signs", Section 3-1805, "Signs permitted without a permit", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to delete subsection 3-1805.1.1 and re-letter the subsequent sections as appropriate: Section 3-1805. Signs permitted without a permit. The following signs may be developed without development review pursuant to Article 4 of this development code: -7- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 O"•'e saa"RdwiGh heard °igR fOF each Iin°r??oiJ r . ********** Section 10. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 19, "Subdivision Design Standards", Section 3-1910, "same-mater supply facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1910. San%-Water supply facilities. ********** D. When new subdivisions are being developed at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years from the issuance of the development order, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. Section 11. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 6, "Level Three Approvals", Section 4-607, "Historic designation", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-607. Historic designation. ********** B. Application. An application for historic designation may be initiated by the City or by a property owner based on a report which includes, at a minimum, the following: The location and boundaries of the property or district. 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district. 4. A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within a district. Section 12. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-901, "Authority and applicability", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-901. Authority and applicability. ********** C. Exception. No certificate of concurrency/capacity is required for the following: -8- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • ********** 6. Public transportation facilities. • Section 13. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-902, "Application and procedures", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-902. Application and procedures. A. An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity shall be filed with the community development coordinator as part of an application for development approval and shall include such fees as are required by Section 4-202 (€) ********** Section 14. That Article 8, "Definitions and Rules of Construction", Section 8-102, "Definitions", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 8-102. Definitions. For the purposes of this Development Code, the following words and terms have the meanings specified herein: ********** Coastal storm highhaza d area means the area delineated in Map E-1 of the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, which encompasses all of the following: (1) the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which shall be defined by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to be inundated from a category one hurricane, as reflected in the most recent Regional Evacuation Study, Storm Tide Atlas, (2) all land connected to the mainland of Clearwater by bridges or causeways, (3) those isolated areas that are defined by the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located within the Velocity Zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency subjeEt to high velersity waters, inGludiRg but not limited to hUFFieane wave wash. The aFea Fnay be designated an a FIRM as zone \/9_2!1 VE nr ********** Section 15. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.63 Permit-Required, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.63. Permit--Required. (1) A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new business, commercial, industrial or other activity that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials if any portion of the subject property is -9- Ordinance No. 8070-09 9 0 within 1,000 feet of a potable water well. w^* well. A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new residential construction on property located within the city if any portion of the subject property is within 100 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead protection permit may be issued by the engineering director after review of the application and protection-containment plan (if required) submitted by the applicant. No business tax receipt or building permit shall be issued for any activity for which a wellhead protection permit is required until such permit has been issued. Permits shall have a term not to exceed 12 months and shall expire on March 15 of each year. Applications for annual permit renewal shall be submitted no later than 30 days prior to permit expiration. Section 16. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.64 Permit Requirements, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.64. Permit requirements. (4) If any new activity is proposed within 1,000 feet of a potable water supply well that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. submitted. feet of a petable water supply well, a pFeteGt*GR GOntainment plan shall be If any contaminating material is proposed to be used or stored for residential use within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. (5) A wellhead protection permit application shall at a minimum include a location map of the potable water well and 1,000 5W feet surrounding the well, plans for the proposed development or expansion/change of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of the proposed activity, existing uses On a 500 feet zone fbF a GWnmemial use , a listing of any contaminating material to be used or stored on the site and a protection-containment plan if necessary. Section 17. Amendments to the Community Development Code of the City of Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) and amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Sections 24.63 Permit-Required and 24.64 Permit Requirements, are hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance. Section 18. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Section 19. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 20. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law. -10- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • Section 21. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk -11- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Q ? Clearwater City Council Agenda Cover Memorandum 0 Work session Item #: APPROVE Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances to implement the EAR-based amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to address the height of non-opaque fences on waterfront lots, adjustments to the Zoning Atlas, the clearance required for awnings, elimination of sandwich board signs without a permit in the Downtown District, and other minor editorial changes and PASS Ordinance No. 8070-09 on first reading. (TA2009-03006) ? and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. SUMMARY: The Planning Department is proposing amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances primarily to implement the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)-based amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code. Other amendments were identified as part of this review process, including the height of non- opaque fences on waterfront lots, adjustments to the Zoning Atlas, the clearance required for awnings, and the elimination of sandwich board signs without a permit in the Downtown District. Minor editorial amendments are also included. The amendments that present a change in current policy or a new policy are outlined below: ? Flexible Standard Development Uses in Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District - Countywide Plan Consistency (Pages 3-5 of Ordinance): . Sets forth size restrictions in the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) zoning district for automobile service stations, major vehicle services, and retail sales and service uses and outdoor recreation entertainment uses that are not part of a master development plan within the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category to S acres. If these uses exceed 5 acres, the property must be designated the appropriate future land categories that support these uses as primary uses. ? Stormwater Detention Facilities - EAR-based Amendment (Page 7 of Ordinance): This amendment requires low impact development techniques for stormwater management. ? Landscaping - EAR-based Amendment (Page 7 .of Ordinance): This amendment adds "Florida friendly" plant materials to those that are to be utilized to satisfy minimum landscaping requirements. Reviewed by: Originating Dept.: Costs Legal Info Srvc N/A PLANNING DEPARTMENT Total Sandra E. Herman Budget N/A Public Works N/A User Dept.: Funding Source: Purchasing N/A DCM/ACM Planning Current FY Cl Risk Mgmt N/A Other Attachments: OP ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 CDB STAFF REPORT Other Submitted by: Appropriation Code: City Manager ? None SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: r, ? Reclaimed Water in Subdivisions - EAR-based ,!amendment (Page 8 of Ordinance): This amendment requires developers of new subdivisions to provide internal reclaimed water systems when reclaimed water will be available within seven years. ? Historic Designation - EAR-based Amendment (Page 8 of Ordinance): This amendment allows the City in addition to property owners to initiate an application for historic designation. ? Definitions and Rules of Construction - EAR-based Amendment (Page 9 of Ordinance): This amendment provides a new definition of Coastal Storm Area which incorporates and replaces the definition of Coastal High Hazard Area and is consistent with the changes made in the EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan amendments. ? Wellhead Protection, Amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 24 - EAR-based Amendment (Pages 9- 10 of Ordinance): These two amendments modify the requirements for a wellhead protection permit and a protection-containment plan, including an increase in the distance from 500 feet to 1,000 feet from a well for potential expansion/change of an existing use with contaminating materials. The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed amendments at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 20, 2009 and recommended approval of proposed Ordinance No. 8070-09. As part of the motion, the Board recommended that application be made to designate North Ward School a historic structure. The Planning Department indicated to the Board that it is working with the School Board on the preservation of historic schools within the City. S: (Planning DepartmenACommunity Development Code 12009 Code AmendmentsITA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs1MUNTOrdmance No 8070-09 2009 CC Cover Memo 11-17-09 Rev as per GC and CDB.docx h Clearwater CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: 112 South Osceola Street, 3rd Floor, Clearwater, Florida, 33756 (City Hall Council Chambers) Revised 10/19/2009 Welcome the City of Clearwater Community Development Board (CDB) meeting. The City strongly supports and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please advise us at least 72 hours prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations. Assisted listening devices are available. An oath will be administered swearing in all participants in public hearing cases. If you wish to speak please wait to be recognized, then state and spell your name and provide your address. Persons speaking before the CDB shall be limited to three minutes unless an individual is representing a group in which case the Chairperson may auLuvrize a reasoriauiC aiiivuiii. o. LIIII, up w lv .iiiutw. Kindly refrain from conducting private conversations, using beepers, cellular telephones, etc. as they are distracting during the meeting. Florida Statue 286.0105 states: Any person appealing a decision of this Board must have a record of the proceedings to support such appeal. Community Development Code Section 4- 206 requires that any person seeking to: personally testify, present evidence, argument and witness, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests should request party status during the case discussion. Party status entitles parties to: personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests. If you have questions or concerns about a case, please contact the staff presenter from the Planning Department listed at the end of each agenda item at 727-562-4567.. g www.myclearwater.com/,gov/depts/plannin 0 Community Development Board Agenda - October 20, 2009 - Page 1 of 4 A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ROLL CALL: Chair Fritsch, Vice Chair Coates, Members Adelson, Barker, Behar, Dame, DiPolito, Alternate Member Carlough, City Staff C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: September 15, 2009. D. CONSENT AGENDA: The following cases are not contested by the applicant, staff, neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting (Items 1-7): 1. Case: FLD2009-08025 - 490 Mandalay Avenue Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: Mary G. Realty, Inc; North Beach Wine & Spirits, Inc. Agent: Katherine Cole, Esq., Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP. (911 Chestnut Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: 727-461-1818). Location: 0.40 acres located at the southwest corner of Mandalay Avenue and Baymont Street. Atlas Page: 267A. Zoning: Tourist (T) District. Request: Flexible Development approval to permit a change of use from restaurant to alcoholic beverage sales within the Tourist (T) District within an existing 6,254 square foot shopping center with 26 off-street parking spaces and no changes to the building height, structure setbacks, or building as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-803.C. Proposed Use: Alcoholic Beverage Sales. Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Beach Association and Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III. 2. Case: FLD2007-06024 - 1200 Rogers Street Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: John H. Meek, Jr. Agent: Renee Ruggiero, Northside Engineering Services Inc. (300 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765; phone: 727-443-2836; fax: 727-446-8036). r,JL Location: 0.154 acres located on the east side of Missouri Avenue at the northeast corner of Rogers Street and Missouri Avenue. Atlas Page: 296B. Zoning District: Commercial (C) District. Request: Extend the time frame of the Development Order. Proposed Use. Off Street Parking Lot. Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III. 3. Case: TA2009-03006 - Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordnances Level Three Application Applicant: City of Clearwater, Planning Department. ?Je Request: Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances to implement EAR-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to increase the maximum height y from 36 inches to 48 inches for non-opaque fences in waterfront yards, and to address other minor / editorial changes. ?. Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. ?-? Presenter: Sandra E. Herman, Planner III. o441 w S Community Development Board Agenda -October 20, 2009 - Page 2 of 4 4. Case: CPA2009-07001 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Level Three Application Applicant: City of Clearwater, Planning Department. Request: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to update the Capital Improvements Element consistent with the City's FY2009/10 CIP Budget and the reference to the School District's Five-Year Work Program of FY2009/10 through 2013/14 as proposed for adoption by the School Board on 0?5 September 15, 2009. Type of Amendment: Separate submittal to State DCA - exempt from large-scale submittal process Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Sandra E. Herman, Planner M. 5. Case: HIS2009-00001- 401 Cleveland Street Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: City of Clearwater Agent: Ivan A. Rodriguez, Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. (2199 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 400, Coral Gables, FL 33134; phone: 305-446-7799; fax: 305-446-9275). Location: 0.065 acres located on the southeast corner of Cleveland Street and Osceola Avenue. Atlas Page: 286B Zoning: Downtown (D) District. Request: Historic designation of 401 Cleveland Street (Parcel Number 16-29-15-20358-002-0071) under the provisions of Section 4-607.F. Existing Use: Office Neighborhood Association(s): Downtown Development Board, Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Planning Director. 6. Case: HIS2009-00002 - 405 Cleveland Street Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: City of Clearwater Agent: Ivan A. Rodriguez, Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. (2199 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 400, Coral Gables, FL 33134; phone: 305-446-7799; fax: 305-446-9275). Location: 0.1444 acres located on the south side of Cleveland Street approximately 50 feet east of h Osceola Avenue. / Atlas Page: 286B Zoning: Downtown (D) District. Request: Historic designation of 405 Cleveland Street (Parcel Number 16-29-15-20358-002-0070), under the provisions of Section 4-6071 Existing Use: Theater Neighborhood Association(s): Downtown Development Board, Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Planning Director. 7. Case: LUZ2009-07002 - A Portion of 1980 Kings Highway Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: Clearwater Village LLC/City of Clearwater Agent: Michael Delk, Community Development Coordinator (100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: 727-562-4567). Location: 2.21 acres located on the west side of Kings Highway approximately 112 feet south of nL,? Woodlawn Terrace. Atlas Page: 251B. Zoning: Medium Density Residential (MDR) District. Request: Application from The City of Clearwater for Future Land Use Plan amendment approval for a portion of one parcel located at 1980 Kings Highway (Parcel Number 03-29-15-55548-000-0091), to add the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay categories to the existing Residential Medium (RM) land use. Type of Amendment: Small scale. Proposed Use: Vacant. Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Cate Lee, Planner II. Community Development Board Agenda - October 20, 2009 - Page 3 of 4 E. LEVEL TWO APPLICATION (Item 1): 1. Case: FLD2009-08024 - 25020 U.S. Highway 19 North Owner/Applicant: U. S. 19 Group, LLC; Linda P. Windham. Agent: Kelly Puttonen, Rent First Realty Inc. (P.O. Box 272670, 629-0255). • Level Two Application Tampa, FL 33688-2670; phone: 813- Location: 1.58 acres located on the west side of U.S. Highway 19 North approximately 3,100 feet north of the intersection of Sunset Point Road and U.S. Highway 19 North. Atlas Page: 243B. Zoning: Commercial (C) District. Request: Flexible Development approval to permit a change of use from retail sales and services to animal grooming and boarding within the Commercial (C) District within an existing 18,022 square foot shopping center with 82 off-street parking spaces and no changes to the building height, structure setbacks or building, as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-704.C. Proposed Use: Animal Grooming and Boarding. Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III. F. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL (Item 1): 1. Case: APP2009-00006 - 2325 Stag Run Boulevard Owner/Appellant: Gerald Mitchell (2325 Stag Run Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33765; phone: 727- 724-6453). Location: 0.234 acres located on the southeast side of Stag Run Boulevard, approximately 670 feet southwest of Wetherington Road. Atlas Page: 272A. Zoning: Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. Request: An appeal from a Level One (Tree Removal Permit) denial decision pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-501.A.4, that a request to remove one laurel oak tree in conjunction with the construction of a swimming pool and deck does not meet the removal criteria set forth in Community Development Code Section 3-1205 B.2.a. Existing Use: Detached Dwelling. Neighborhood Association(s): Coachman Ridge Homeowners and Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Richard J. Albee, Land Resource Specialist. G. DIRECTOR'S ITEM: (Item 1): 1. Holiday Luncheon H. ADJOURNMENT S:l Planning DepartmentlCD BUgendas DRC & CDBICDB12009W October 20, 20091CDB Consent Agenda October 20, 2009.docx Community Development Board Agenda - October 20, 2009 - Page 4 of 4 s • 0, Clearwater CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: 112 South Osceola Street, 3rd Floor, Clearwater, Florida, 33756 (City Hall Council Chambers) Revised 10/16/2009 Welcome the City of Clearwater Community Development Board (CDB) meeting. The City strongly supports and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please advise us at least 72 hours prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations. Assisted listening devices are available. An oath will be administered swearing in all participants in public hearing cases. If you wish to speak please wait to be recognized, then state and spell your name and provide your address. Persons speaking before the CDB shall be limited to three minutes unless an individual is representing a group in which case the Chairperson may authorize a reasonable amount of time up to 10 rninutes. Kindly refrain from conducting private conversations, using beepers, cellular telephones, etc. as they are distracting during the meeting. Florida Statue 286.0105 states: Any person appealing a decision of this Board must have a record of the proceedings to support such appeal. Community Development Code Section 4- 206 requires that any person seeking to: personally testify, present evidence, argument and witness, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests should request pgIly status during the case discussion. Party status entitles parties to: personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests. If you have questions or concerns about a case, please contact the staff presenter from the Planning Department listed at the end of each agenda item at 727-562-4567. www.myclearwater.com/gov/depts/planning Community Development Board Consent Agenda - October 20, 2009 - Page 1 of 4 0 0 d A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ROLL CALL: Chair Fritsch, Vice Chair Coates, Members Adelson, Barker, Behar, Dame, DiPolito, Alternate Member Carlough, City Staff C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: September 15, 2009. D. CONSENT AGENDA: The following are not contested by the applicant, staff, neighboring pr6- meeting (Items 1. ty owners, etc. and will be approved by a single vote at the beginning of the Case: HIS2009-00001 - 401 Cleveland Street Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: City of Clearwater Agent: Ivan A. Rodriguez, Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. (2199 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 400, Coral Gables, FL 33134; phone: 305446-7799; fax: 305-446-9275). Location: 0.065 acres located on the southeast corner of Cleveland Street and Osceola Avenue. Atlas Page: 286B Zoning: Downtown (D) District. Request: Historic designation of 401 Cleveland Street (Parcel Number 16-29-15-20358-002-0071) under the provisions of Section 4-607.F. Existing Use: Office Neighborhood Association(s): Downtown Development Board, Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Planning Director. 2. Case: HIS2009-00002 - 405 Cleveland Street Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: City of Clearwater Agent: Ivan A. Rodriguez, Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. (2199 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 400, Coral Gables, FL 33134; phone: 305-446-7799; fax: 305-446-9275). Location: 0.1444 acres located on the south side of Cleveland Street approximately 50 feet east of Osceola Avenue. Atlas Page: 286B Zoning: Downtown (D) District. Request: Historic designation of 405 Cleveland Street (Parcel Number 16-29-15-20358-002-0070), under the provisions of Section 4-6071 -Existing Use: Theater Neighborhood Association(s): Downtown Development Board, Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Planning Director. 3. Case: LUZ2009-07002 - A Portion of 1980 Kings Highway, Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: Clearwater Village LLC/City of Clearwater Agent: Michael Delk, Community Development Coordinator (100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: 727-562-4567). Location: 2.21 acres located on the west side of Kings Highway approximately 112 feet south of Woodlawn Ten-ace. Atlas Page: 251B. Zoning: Medium Density Residential (MDR) District. Request: Application from The City of Clearwater for Future Land Use Plan amendment approval for a portion of one parcel located at 1980 Kings Highway (Parcel Number 03-29-15-55548-000-0091), to add the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay categories to the existing Residential Medium (RM) land use. Type of Amendment: Small scale. Proposed Use: Vacant. Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Cate Lee, Planner 11. Community Development Board Consent Agenda - October 20, 2009 - Page 2 of 4 4. Case: TA2009-03006 Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances Level Three Application Applicant: City of Clearwater, Planning Department. Request: Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances to implement EAR-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to increase the maximum height from 36 inches to 48 inches for non-opaque fences in waterfront yards, and to address other minor editorial changes. Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Sandra E. Herman, Planner III. 5. Case: CPA2009-07001 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Level Three Application Applicant: City of Clearwater, Planning Department. Request: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to update the Capital Improvements Element consistent with the City's FY2009/10 CIP Budget and the reference to the School District's Five-Year Work Program of FY2009/10 through 2013/14 as proposed for adoption by the School Board on September 15, 2009. Type of Amendment: Separate submittal to State DCA - exempt from large-scale submittal process Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Sandra E. Herman, Planner IIl. E. LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (Items 1. Case: FLD2009-08024 - 25020 U.S. Highway 19 North Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: U. S. 19 Group, LLC; Linda P. Windham. Agent: Kelly Puttonen, Rent First Realty Inc. (P.O. Box 272670, Tampa, FL 33688-2670; phone: 813- 629-0255). Location: 1.58 acres located on the west side of U.S. Highway 19 North approximately 3,100 feet north of the intersection of Sunset Point Road and U.S. Highway 19 North. Atlas Page: 243B. Zoning: Commercial (C) District. Request: Flexible Development approval to permit a change of use from retail sales and services to animal grooming and boarding within the Commercial (C) District within an existing 18,022 square foot shopping center with 82 off-street parking spaces and no changes to the building height, structure setbacks or building, as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-704.C. Proposed Use: Animal Grooming and Boarding. Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III. 2. Case: FLD2009-08025 - 490 Mandalay Avenue Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: Mary G. Realty, Inc; North Beach Wine & Spirits, Inc. Agent: Katherine Cole, Esq., Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP. (911 Chestnut Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: 727-461-1818). Location: 0.40 acres located at the southwest corner of Mandalay Avenue and Baymont Street. Atlas Page: 267A. Zoning: Tourist (T) District. Request: Flexible Development approval to permit a change of use from restaurant to alcoholic beverage sales within the Tourist (T) District within an existing 6,254 square foot shopping center with 26 off-street parking spaces and no changes to the building height, structure setbacks, or building as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-803.C. Community Development Board Consent Agenda - October 20, 2009 - Page 3 of 4 Proposed Use: Alcoholic Beverage Sales. Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Coalition. Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner 111. F. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL (Item 1): • Beach Association and Clearwater Neighborhoods 1. Case: APP2009-00006 - 2325 Stag Run Blvd Owner/Appellant: Gerald Mitchell (2325 Stag Run Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765; phone: 727-724- 6453). Location: 0.234 acres located on the southeast side of Stag Run Boulevard, approximately 670 feet southwest of Wetherington Road. Atlas Page: 272A. Zoning: Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. Request: An appeal from a Level One (Tree Removal Permit) denial decision pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-501.A.4, that a request to remove one laurel oak tree in conjunction with the construction of a swimming pool and deck does not meet the removal criteria set forth in Community Development Code Section 3-1205 B.2.a. Existing Use: Detached Dwelling. Neighborhood Association(s): Coachman Ridge Homeowners and Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Richard J. Albee, Land Resource Specialist. G. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS: (Items 1 - 2): 1. Time Extension - FLD2007-06024 -1200 Rogers Street 2. Holiday Luncheon H. ADJOURNMENT S. IPlannrng DepartmentlC D BUgendas DRC & CDBICDBI2009V 0 October 20, 20091CDB Consent Agenda October 20, 2009.docx Community Development Board Consent Agenda - October 20, 2009 - Page 4 of 4 c D6 0 0 CDB Meeting Date Case Number: Ordinance Number Agenda Item: October 20, 2009 TA2009-03006 8070-09 E-1 CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST: Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances to implement the EAR-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to increase the maximum height from 36 inches to 48 inches for non-opaque fences on waterfront lots, to specify certain adjustments to the Zoning Atlas to be made by the Community Development Coordinator, to decrease the clearance required for awnings from nine to eight feet, to eliminate sandwich board signs as signs permitted without a permit in the Downtown District, and to address other minor editorial changes. INITIATED BY: City of Clearwater Planning Department BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The proposed text amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances are associated with and are intended to ensure consistency with the 2008 EAR-Based Amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. ANALYSIS: The Planning Department is recommending a total of 14 amendments to the Community Development Code and 2 amendments to the Code of Ordinances. Some of the amendments are to provide consistency with the EAR-based amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan that were adopted on December 18, 2008. Others ensure consistency with the Countywide Plan Rules. Some amendments present a change in current policy or a new policy. Other amendments are editorial in nature or are refinements to existing codes. 1 WEAR Based LDRs\CDB Staff report EAR Based LDRs\TA2009-03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 Please find below a summary of the proposed amendments organized by Code Article. Attached is Ordinance No. 8070-09 which includes all of the specific amendments. Within the ordinance document, text that is underlined indicates proposed language and text containing strikethroughs indicate deletions. Article 1 - General Provisions ¦ Map Adjustments (Section 1-108 and Section 1-109 of Ordinance, Pages 2-3) • Future Land Use Plan Map Adjustments - The ordinance adds the criteria for future land use map adjustments for the water/drainage feature, preservation, and recreation/open space categories. • Zoning Atlas Adjustments - This ordinance adds subsection E to Section 1-109, which allows minor zoning adjustments to be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions, or based upon historical data. Article 2 - Zoning Districts ¦ Flexible standard development uses in IRT (Pages 3-5 of Ordinance). This amendment applies limitations to certain uses within the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) district consistent with the Countywide Plan Rules. This ordinance amends IRT to provide size limitations for automobile service station, major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses and outdoor recreation/entertainment uses that are not part of a master development plan within the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category to 5 acres. If these uses exceed 5 acres, the property must be designated the appropriate future land use categories that support these uses as primary uses. Article 3 - Development Standards ¦ Fence heights on waterfront lots (Pages 5-6 of Ordinance). This amendment adds new Subsection "c" to Subsection 3-804.13.1 to allow for non-opaque fences to be 48 inches rather than 36 inches in height on waterfront lots as requested by City Council. This amendment deletes Subsection 3-804.C and deletes existing graphics. ¦ Fence heights in visibility triangle on waterfront lots (Page 6 of Ordinance). This amendment increases from 36 inches to 48 inches the maximum height for non-opaque fences permitted within the sight visibility triangle for waterfront lots and replaces the existing graphic. This amendment is consistent with the change outlined above. 2 SAPlanning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amendments\TA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FfNAL.docx 0 0 ¦ Encroachments by awnings (Pages 6-7 of Ordinance). This amendment decreases the clearance from nine to eight feet for awnings encroaching into setbacks and rights-of-way in the T, C and D Districts. This change reflects the typical clearance of many awnings. ¦ Stormwater detention facilities (Page 7 of Ordinance). This amendment requires, where feasible, the use of low impact development techniques for stormwater management. This amendment is associated with Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy F.2.1.10 that specifies that the City will encourage the use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, through site plan and internal review processes. ¦ Landscaping (Page 7 of Ordinance). This amendment adds "Florida-friendly" plant materials to those that are to be utilized to satisfy minimum landscaping requirements. This amendment implements Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy F.1.1.1 that states that all new residential and non-residential development shall be required to provide a specified amount of Florida friendly shade trees based on an established desired ratio of pervious to impervious surface areas. Shade trees will serve to provide heat reduction, noise abatement, buffering, replenishment of oxygen, and aesthetic beauty. ¦ Signs (Pages 7-8 of Ordinance). This amendment deletes sandwich board signs from the list of signs permitted without a permit as the provision was superseded in the Downtown Plan and by Ordinance No. 7997-08. ¦ Reclaimed Water in Subdivisions (Page 8 of Ordinance). This amendment requires developers of new subdivisions to provide internal reclaimed water systems when reclaimed water will be available within seven years from the issuance of the development order. This amendment implements Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy D.5.5.8 which requires this to occur. Article 4 - Development Review and Other Procedures ¦ Historic Designation (Page 8 of Ordinance). This amendment allows the City in addition to property owners to initiate an application for historic designation. ¦ Application and Procedures (Page 9 of Ordinance). This amendment is an editorial correction for development approval fees required by Section 4-202(F) rather than as currently incorrectly listed as Section 4-202(E). Article 8 - Definitions and Rules of Construction ¦ Definitions (Page 9 of Ordinance). This amendment provides a new definition of Coastal Storm Area which incorporates and replaces the definition of Coastal High Hazard Area and is consistent with the changes made in the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments. 3 S:\Planning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amen dments\TA2 009-03 006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 24, Article III ¦ Wellhead Protection - Permit-Required and Permit Requirements (Pages 9-10 of Ordinance). These amendments modify the requirements for a wellhead protection permit and a protection-containment plan, including an increase in the distance from 500 feet to 1,000 feet from a well for potential expansion/change of an existing use with contaminating materials. These two amendments are associated with Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy D.5.7.3 that requires the City of Clearwater to continue to protect groundwater quality by enforcing the Wellhead Protection Ordinance within the area as specified in the plan as well as the guidelines and criteria for protection of potable water wellfields. CRITERIA FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS: Community Development Code Section 4-601 sets forth the procedures and criteria for reviewing text amendments. Code amendments must comply with the following: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with and furthers the goals, policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Below is a selected list of goals, objectives and policies from the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan that are furthered by the proposed amendments to the Community Development Code: A.3. GOAL - THE CITY OF CLEARWATER SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES MEET THE SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND AESTHETIC NEEDS OF THE CITY THROUGH CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE. Policy A.2.2.8 All land use categories on the Future Land Use Map shall be consistent with the density and intensity standards and other standards contained in the Pinellas Planning Council Countywide Plan Rules, including criteria and standards for nomenclature, continuum of plan classifications and categories, use and locational characteristics, map delineation, other standards, and special rules. The proposed amendments include the addition of language allowing plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories to be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided such map adjustments are consistent with the Countywide Plan Rules, upon a finding of appropriateness that such adjustment is minimal in extent and effect. Also, included is an 4 SAPlanning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amendments\TA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.doex 0 0 amendment that allows adjustments to the City's Zoning Atlas to be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions or based upon historical data. These adjustments will be consistent with the Countywide Future Land Use Map and Countywide Rules. Policy F.2.1.10 The City will encourage the use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, through site plan and internal review processes. The proposed amendment to Section 3-914 adds a requirement for low impact development techniques for stormwater management. Policy F.1.1.1 Require all new residential and non-residential development to provide a specified amount of Florida friendly shade trees based on an established desired ratio of pervious to impervious surface areas. Shade trees will serve to provide heat reduction, noise abatement, buffering, replenishment of oxygen, and aesthetic beauty. The proposed amendment to Section 3-1202 includes language to include required plant materials that are considered to be Florida-friendly. Policy D.5.5.8 When new subdivisions are being developed and/or redevelopment occurs, at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. The proposed amendment to Section 3-1910 requires the developers of new subdivisions to provide internal reclaimed water systems for locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years. The amendments provide processes and procedures to ensure that the Community Development Code is consistent with the above goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. Many of the amendments implement the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments. 2. The proposed amendments further the purposes of the Community Development Code and other City ordinances and actions designed to implement the Plan. The proposed text amendments include a broad range of regulations providing for limitations on uses, to standards and procedures. For example, proposed amendment (#7) to Section 3-914 creates standards for development techniques for stormwater management, while the amendment (#11) to Section 4-607 changes the way historic sites are nominated for designation. The proposed amendments are consistent with the provisions of Section 1-103 that lists the purposes of the Code. 5 S Manning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amen dments\TA2009-03 006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: The proposed amendments to the Community Development Code are consistent with and further the goals of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, the purposes of the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances. The amendments further those development goals established in the Code. Existing provisions of the Community Development Code and Code of Ordinances will be amended to better reflect City development patterns, improve internal processes and to meet the requirements of Florida Statutes by adopting code provisions that are consistent with the EAR-based amendments. Based upon the above, the Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance No. 8070-09 that amends the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances. Prepared by Planning Department Staff. Sandra E. Herman, Planner III ATTACHMENT: ? Ordinance No. 8070-09 6 S:\Planning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amendments\TA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx RESUME SANDRA E. HERMAN 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 • Telephone: (727) 562-4586 sandra.herm anAmyc learwater. com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE City of Clearwater - January 1986 to Present (Starting from current position) Planner III - Planning Department • Primary responsibilities: Advanced professional level planning work of a difficult and responsible nature in connection with growth and orderly development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and other statutes, ordinances and regulations related to land use. Administrative Support Manager (previously titled Special Projects Manager) - Development and Neighborhood Services Department • Primary responsibilities: Annual Department Budget - research for initiatives proposals, preparation and maintenance of the Budget for the department under the approval of the department director - FY07 $4.136M Budget / 54.5 FTE's / $4.046 Revenues Projected; Primary supervision of administrative support employees and their priorities including all financial work for the department, payroll, customer service, code enforcement casework input into the Tidemark Permit Plan system, and all other administrative support functions; Backup for the director and other managers in the supervision of department employees, and attendance in city meetings; Preparation and submittal of all City Council Agenda Items for the department; and special projects such as the City's Development Guides - Residential and Commercial (initial research, meetings, preparation, distribution - hard copy books, CD's and on the Internet, and periodic updates). Planning Administrator / Assistant to the Department Head - Central Permitting Department (included Planning and Development Services) • Primary responsibilities: Assistant to the Department Head: Directing and supervising planners, zoning staff, and staff assistants involved with all planning functions - current and long range, including development plans in accordance with the land development regulations and the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan; preparation of reports and agencies including the City Commission, Planning and Zoning Board, Development Code Adjustment Board, Pinellas Planning Council, Countywide Planning Authority/Board of County Commissioners, the State Department of Community Affairs and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. Member of the administrative team for large redevelopments including the "Sunshine Mall" project. Coordinator for development reviews, working closely with developers, attorneys, architects, engineers and citizen groups. Permits Manager - Central Permitting Department (included Planning and Development Services) • Primary responsibilities: Supervision of permits counter staff working with occupational licenses and building permits; lead planner for the State mandated Occupational License Equity Commission project - successfully increasing occupational license fees and revenues • by 10% ($140,000); supervision of planning staff and functions as listed above. Report preparation and presentation of cases to the City Commission and advisory boards. Senior Planner - Planning and Development Department • Primary responsibilities: Lead planner for the City in the 5-year Countywide Pinellas Planning Council Land Use Plan Consistency Program, and City representative and Chairperson for the Pinellas Planning Council's Planners Advisory Committee. Report preparation and presentations to the City Commission and advisory boards. Development Planner II - Planning and Urban Redevelopment Department • PrimM responsibilities: Lead planner responsible for site plan reviews and subdivision plat reviews. Worked closely with applicants, attorneys, engineers and architects. Report preparation and presentation of cases to the City Commission and advisory boards. City of St. Petersburg - October 1974 - January 1986 Planner II - Planning Department • Primary responsibilities: Lead planner responsible for site plan reviews, special exceptions, and subdivision plat reviews. Worked closely with applicants, attorneys, engineers and architects. Report preparation and presentation of cases to the City's Environmental Development Commission and the City Council. Planner I - Planning Department • Primarsponsibilities: Provide information and interpretation on zoning code regulations to developers, architects, attorneys, and the general public; preparation of notices for public hearings; and preparation of reports for vacations of rights-of-way and minor adjustments to subdivision plats. Draftsman - Traffic Engineering Department • Primary responsibilities: Engineering drafting of street and intersection plans in coordination with state and county plans, and graphic presentations for Traffic Engineering projects. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Visual Arts / Communications, Florida State University, 1974 Associate of Arts, St. Petersburg Junior College, 1972 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Florida Planning and Zoning Association, Inc. since 1982 American Planning Association, since 1986 ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO FURTHER THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR EDITORIAL CHANGES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 1-108, "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY", TO RENAME THE SECTION AS "FUTURE LAND USE MAP" AND TO MAKE "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY" INTO A NEW SUBSECTION 1- 108.A, AND TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-108.6 "MAP ADJUSTMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR CRITERIA FOR MAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER/DRAINAGE FEATURE, PRESERVATION, AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE CATEGORIES, AND AMENDING SECTION 1-109, "ZONING ATLAS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-109.E, "ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS", TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS TO BE MADE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS", SECTION 2-1303, "TABLE 2-1303", TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, MAJOR VEHICLE SERVICE, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE USES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT USES IN THE IRT ZONING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SECTION 3-804, "SETBACK AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-804.B.1.c.,TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF NON-OPAQUE FENCES FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES ON WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-804.C AND TO DELETE GRAPHICS; AMENDING SECTION 3-904, "SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE", SUBSECTION 3-904.6, TO INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE FOR WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING GRAPHIC; AMENDING SECTION 3-908, "PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS AND OVER STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY", SUBSECTION 3- 908.A.1, TO DECREASE THE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR AWNINGS FROM NINE FEET TO EIGHT FEET; AMENDING SECTION 3-914, "STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-914.C, TO ADD THE USE OF "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT" TECHNIQUES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 3-1202, "GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 3-1202.B.3, TO ADD "FLORIDA- FRIENDLY PLANT MATERIALS" TO THOSE PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE "NATIVE TO CENTRAL FLORIDA"; AMENDING SECTION 3-1805, "SIGNS PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT", TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-1805.U, TO ELIMINATE SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, AND TO RE-LETTER THE REMAINING SUBSECTIONS, AMENDING SECTION 3-1910, "SAME-WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-1910.D, TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO PROVIDE Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 INTERNAL RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS IF THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WHERE RECLAIMED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES", SECTION 4-607 "HISTORIC DESIGNATION", SUBSECTION 4-607.13, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO INITIATE AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND AMENDING SECTION 4-901, "AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY", SUBSECTION 4-901.C.6., TO ADD "TRANSPORTATION" TO "PUBLIC FACILITIES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION", SECTION 8-102, "DEFINITIONS", TO REPLACE THE DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA" WITH A NEW DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL STORM AREA"; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE III, WELLHEAD PROTECTION, SECTION 24.63 PERMIT- REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A WELLHEAD PROTECTION PERMIT AND A PROTECTION-CONTAINMENT PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE DISTANCE FROM 500 FEET TO 1,000 FEET REQUIRED FROM A WELL FOR POTENTIAL EXPANSION/CHANGE OF AN EXISTING USE WITH CONTAMINATING MATERIALS; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted a new Community Development Code on January 21, 1999 which was effective on March 8, 1999, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Community Development Code for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by Clearwater Ordinance No. 7993-08, on December 18, 2008, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has determined where the Community Development Code needs clarification and revision, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater recognizes the need to amend Section 24.63 and Section 24.64, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, by amending wellhead protection permit language; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-108, "Countywide Consistency", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: -2- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • Section 1-108. Future land use map Countywide Gonsistencty. • A. Countywide consistency. Applications for development approval shall be consistent with the provisions of this Community Development Code and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. Development potential is based on the applicable zoning district and as permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. In cases where there is a difference between the density permitted in the zoning district and that which is permitted by the land use classification, the more restrictive shall prevail. In addition, uses of land shall be consistent with uses permitted in the assigned zoning district as well as the uses permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. B. Map adiustments. Plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories may be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided that such map adiustments are consistent with a jurisdictional boundary determination under state agency rules which is consistent with such rules; or are consistent with an approved site or project plan for a body of water or drainage feature; or are consistent with the purpose and characteristics of the particular category being adiusted and are based upon a finding of appropriateness by the Community Development Coordinator that such adjustment is de minimis in extent and effect. Section 2. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-109, "Zoning Atlas", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1-109. Zoning atlas. ********** E. Adjustments to the zoning atlas. Zoning atlas adjustments may be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions, or based upon historical data. Section 3. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 13, "Industrial, Research and Technology District ("IRT), Section 2-1303, "Table 2-1303", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. The following uses are Level One permitted uses in the IRT District subject to the standards and criteria set out in this Section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. Table 2-1303. "IRT" District Flexible Standard Development Min. Lot Min. Lot Max Uses Area Width Min. Setbacks . Height MIN. OFF-STREET (sq ft) (ft) (ft.) (ft) PARKING Side/ Front* Rear Automobile Service StationsLn 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA Major Vehicle ServiceM 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA -3- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 Manufacturing (2) (1) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1,000 SF GFA Offices 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA 1--10/1,000 SF Land Area or as determined by the Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment M 40,000 200 20 15 30 community development coordinator based on ITE Manual standards Outdoor Storage 10,000 100 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Parking Lots 10,000 100 20 15 n/a n/a Public Facilities 10,000 100 20 15 50 1--2 per 1,000 GFA Public Transportation Facilities(4? (2) n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 n/a Publishing and Printing 10,000-- 20,000 100-- 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Research and Technology 10,000 100 20 15 50 2/1,000 SF GFA Residential Shelters (3) 5,000 50 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Retail Sales and Services(1) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Restaurants(§) (4) 5,000-- 10,000 50- 100 20 15 30 7--15 spaces per 1,000 GFA Self Storage 10,000 100 20 15 50 1 per 20--25 units plus 2 for ' manager s office TV/Radio Studios 10,000 100 20 15 50 4/1000 SF GFA Utility/Infrastructure FacilitiesQ (3) n/a n/a 20 15 n/a n/a Vehicle Sales/Displays and Major 40 000 200 20 15 30 1.511,000 SF Lot Sales Area Vehicle Sales/Displays(88) (6) , Vehicle Service( (6) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1,000 SF GFA Veterinary Offices or Animal 10,000 100 20 15 30 511,000 SF GFA Grooming Wholesale/Distribution/Warehouse 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Facility *The front setback may be reduced to 15 feet for parking lots provided the land area is not sufficient to accommodate the full setback requirement and the reduction results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance and landscaping is in excess of the minimum required. (I) Automobile service station, major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. 04 In the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category, manufacturing shall be limited to a use engaged in the manufacture, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, storage, sales and distribution of goods, and shall not include or allow for any exterior storage or processing of equipment or materials of any kind. Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to the appropriate cateaorv which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (4) (2)-Public transportation facilities shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. -4- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 • (55,) (3) Residential shelters shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (4) Restaurants that are accessory or incidental to any permitted use will not require Flexible Standard Development application for review. Restaurants located in the IL future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such use and all contiguous like uses. Restaurants located in the IG future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. (7) (5) Utility/infrastructure uses shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (§) Vehicle sales/displays, major vehicle sales/displays, and/or vehicle service in the Industrial Limited land use category shall not exceed five acres. In the Industrial General category such use shall not exceed 25 percent or the floor area and shall be accessory. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres or 25 percent of the floor area shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. ********** Section 4. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 8, "Fences and Walls", Section 3-804, "Setback and height requirements", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-804. Setback and height requirements. B. Side and rear setback areas. ********** Fences and walls shall be permitted to a maximum height of six feet between the principal structure and any side or rear lot line with the following exceptions: a. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height if located in the Industrial, Research, and Technology District ("IRT). b. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height in the Commercial District through Level One, (Flexible Standard Development) approval to buffer uses with drive- thru facilities, vehicle sales/displays, automobile service stations, outdoor retail sales, display and/or storage and residential zoning districts. If any fence is part of a Level Two review, the decision to approve the fence will be made by the Community Development Board. C. On those properties adjacent to water, fences proposed to be located within 20 feet of the property line adjacent to the water or within the required setback, whichever is greater, must be non-opaque and cannot exceed 48 inches in height. hin W-ate4ont nrener , Ex ept as pFayided i uhsestien 1 nr 70 Y1e fence or wall is neRnitted wit Delete existing graphic. Delete existing graphic. -5- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Delete existing graphic. ********** Section 5. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-904, "Sight visibility triangle", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-904. Sight visibility triangle. ********** B. To enhance views of the water from waterfront property, no structure or landscaping may be installed, other than a fence around a swimming pool or any non-opaque fences not exceeding 48 -36 inches, within the sight visibility triangle described in the following figure, except as otherwise allowed in Article 3, Division 8. Remove existing graphic and replace with the following graphic. NO STRUCTURE OR LANDSCAPING MAY BE INSTALLED. OTHER THAN NON-OPAQUE FENCE NOT EXCEEDING d8" IN HEIGHT WATER , i20 ?V I STRUCTURE PROPERTY LINE, SEA WALL OR PROPERTY LINE (TYPICAL) - - J J MEAN HIGH WATER LINE, WHICHEVER IS CLOSEST TOWARD Al THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY 20' i < 20' > SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE ._°--°-•--°•°T Enhanced Views Restrictions Section 6. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-908, "Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-908. Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way. Certain building and other projections shall be permitted to extend into setback areas and may be permitted to encroach over street rights-of-way as follows: A. Building projections which are affixed solely to the building and not directly affixed to the ground such as building fascias, roof overhangs, eaves, canopies other than freestanding canopies, awnings, marquees, and other similar projections, shall be permitted to project into required setbacks as specified below. -6- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • • In the Tourist, Commercial and Downtown Districts, such projections shall be limited to ten feet and shall be permitted into any required setback and over street rights-of-way provided a clearance of eight nine feet over grade is maintained. In no case shall such projection be closer than five feet from the curbline or the shoulder of the roadway. Any awning with supports may be located up to the property line and any awning that projects into a right-of-way shall be cantilevered. ********** Section 7. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-914. Stormwater detention facilities. ********** C. The use of low impact development techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, shall be required unless determined infeasible by the Engineering Department. Section 8. , That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 12, "Landscaping/Tree Protection", Section 3-1202, "General landscaping standards", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1202. General landscaping standards. B. Plant material specifications. Except as provided in subsection (6) below, plant materials which are utilized to satisfy the landscaping required by this development code shall comply with the following minimum standards: ********** 3. Plant materials shall be those which are native to Central Florida, considered Florida- friendly plant materials, requiring minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides, and which are recommended in the Plant Guide of the Southwest Florida Water Management District are strongly encouraged. Section 9. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 18, "Signs", Section 3-1805, "Signs permitted without a permit", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to delete subsection 3-1805.1-1 and re-letter the subsequent sections as appropriate: Section 3-1805. Signs permitted without a permit. The following signs may be developed without development review pursuant to Article 4 of this development code: -7- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • ********** • 11 In the DE)W' • R Diotri?r Re sgRdwTGh board Sign fnr each linor.?orl r ********** Section 10. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 19, "Subdivision Design Standards", Section 3-1910, "Same--Water supply facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1910. San-4e-Water supply facilities. ********** D. When new subdivisions are being developed at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years from the issuance of the development order, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. Section 11. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 6, "Level Three Approvals", Section 4-607, "Historic designation", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-607. Historic designation. ********** B. Application. An application for historic designation may be initiated by the City or by a property owner based on a report which includes, at a minimum, the following: The location and boundaries of the property or district. 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district. 4. A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within a district. ********** Section 12. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-901, "Authority and applicability", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-901. Authority and applicability. ********** C. Exception. No certificate of concurrency/capacity is required for the following: -8- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • ********** 6. Public transportation facilities. • Section 13. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-902, "Application and procedures", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-902. Application and procedures. A. An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity shall be filed with the community development coordinator as part of an application for development approval and shall include such fees as are required by Section 4-202 {€}- ********** Section 14. That Article 8, "Definitions and Rules of Construction", Section 8-102, "Definitions", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 8-102. Definitions. For the purposes of this Development Code, the following words and terms have the meanings specified herein: ********** Coastal storm "@" haza ? area means the area delineated in Map E-1 of the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, which encompasses all of the following: (1) the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which shall be defined by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to be inundated from a category one hurricane, as reflected in the most recent Regional Evacuation Study, Storm Tide Atlas, (2) all land connected to the mainland of Clearwater by bridges or causeways, (3) those isolated areas that are defined by the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located within the Velocity Zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency sLibjeGt to high YeIGGity wateFs, inGluding but net limited to huFFiGane wave wash. The aFea May be designated en a FIRM as zone V! 30, VE or . Section 15. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.63 Permit-Required, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.63. Permit--Required. (1) A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new business, commercial, industrial or other activity that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials if any portion of the subject property is -9- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 within 1,000 feet of a potable water well. ° wellhead pr^ter•tiGR permit shall he obtained from the water -well. A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new residential construction on property located within the city if any portion of the subject property is within 100 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead protection permit may be issued by the engineering director after review of the application and protection-containment plan (if required) submitted by the applicant. No business tax receipt or building permit shall be issued for any activity for which a wellhead protection permit is required until such permit has been issued. Permits shall have a term not to exceed 12 months and shall expire on March 15 of each year. Applications for annual permit renewal shall be submitted no later than 30 days prior to permit expiration. Section 16. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.64 Permit Requirements, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.64. Permit requirements. ********** (4) If any new activity is proposed within 1,000 feet of a potable water supply well that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. submitted. used OF 6tGFed foF any business, GGMmeFGmal, industFial or other nonresidential use withiR 500 feet of a potable wateF supply well, a pFeteGtien Gentainment plaR shall be If any contaminating material is proposed to be used or stored for residential use within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. (5) A wellhead protection permit application shall at a minimum include a location map of the potable water well and 1,000 598 feet surrounding the well, plans for the proposed development or expansion/change of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of the proposed activity, eXiGtiRg in a 500 feet zeae for rnmmerpial use a listing of any contaminating material to be used or stored on the site and a protection-containment plan if necessary. Section 17. Amendments to the Community Development Code of the City of Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) and amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Sections 24.63 Permit-Required and 24.64 Permit Requirements, are hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance. Section 18. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Section 19. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 20. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law. -10- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 • Section 21. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk -il- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Herman, Sandra From: Clayton, Gina , Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:14 AM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: EAR LDRs CC Cover Memo I believe she now wants us to initiate the historic designation. Perhaps we could add that the Planning Dept. indicated to the CDB that it is working with the School Board on the preservation of historic schools within the City. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:28 AM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: EAR LDRs CC Cover Memo As you may recall, Norma made this motion at CDB: Acting Member Carlough moved to recommend approval of Case TA2009-03006 based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report and recommend that application be made to designate North Ward School a historic structure. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. In view of the above, instead of the usual last paragraph to the CC Cover Memo, we propose to put the following: The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed amendments at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 20, 2009 and recommended approval of proposed Ordinance No. 8070-09. As part of the motion, the Board recommended that application be made to designate North Ward School a historic structure. If you are ok with it, we can put it into Muni. Catherine W. Porter, AICP Long Range Planning Manager City of Clearwater Planning Department 100 S. Myrtle Avenue - P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 727-562-4626 - FAX 727-562-4865 Catherine. oorterO)myclearwater.com r Herman, Sandra From: Sullivan, Patricia Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:42 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: CDB Oct 20, 2009 TA2009-03006 Hey Sandy - Here is the motion according to my notes Acting Member Carlough moved to recommend approval of Case TA2009-03006 based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report and recommend that application be made to designate North Ward School a historic structure. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:21 AM To: Sullivan, Patricia Subject: CDB Oct 20, 2009 TA2009-03006 Pat, Good morning. I am preparing the MUNI agenda cover memo for this case (Ord. 8070-09) and I need to know what the motion was for this item at the CDB meeting on Tuesday. If you recall, CDB member Norma Carlough expressed her desire to have North Ward School on the list of historic sites. Was that part of the motion to recommend approval of Ord. 8070-09? Please call me. Thanks, Sandy Herman X4586 -Herman, Sandra From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:48 PM To: Porter, Catherine Subject: RE: Ord. 8070-09: clearance of awnings O thanks From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:47 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Ord. 8070-09: clearance of awnings Thanks and O. Good attention to details. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:28 PM To: Porter, Catherine Subject: FW: Ord. 8070-09: clearance of awnings fyi From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:27 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Ord. 8070-09: clearance of awnings thanks From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:57 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Ord. 8070-09: clearance of awnings in working with the architect that ED hired to develop retail design guidelines this issue came up and the more typical height clearance is 8'. Based on that and mine and Michael's experiences, 8' was the standard for communities we had worked in as well. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Ord. 8070-09: clearance of awnings Gina, Hi. 1 am getting my presentation points together for CDB and CC for my two cases for ordinances 8070-09 and 8088-09. 1 have the background for the EAR-based amendments. To be prepared for what might come up: One question I have is regarding the amendment to decrease the awning clearance from 9 to 8 feet as we have said in the report as being "typical for many awnings" - what if I am asked about the basis for this amendment? ShoPIdl say that it has been identified during our planning development reviews or from records from the Building Division or CRT? Thanks, Sandy r Herman, Sandra From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Tuesday, -October 13, 2009 1:58 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Ordinance 8088-09 CIE Update 09 DRAFT Rev100809.docx Both look good. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:18 AM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: FW: Ordinance 8088-09 CIE Update 09 DRAFT Rev100809.docx I just found my note that I also sent you the revised draft of 8070-09 on 10-08-09. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:36 AM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: FW: Ordinance 8088-09 CIE Update 09 DRAFT Rev100809.docx Hi Leslie, We are getting our staff reports ready to send to CDB for the meeting next week (October 20, 2009). Two items on the agenda are ordinances 8088-09 (CIE update) and 8070-09 (EAR-based LDR). Both final drafts are attached. I sent you this latest 8088-09 last week. When I talked to you last week I wasn't sure that you had the most recent 8070-09. It is consistent with the ad that was approved. We had used your revised ordinance (8-24-09) as the base. Additional changes were made as recommended by Catherine Porter, Gina Clayton and Michael Delk as follows: • Section 1-108 - reformatted (see page 3 of attached 8070-09) • Removed proposed working waterfront uses (Section 2-801.2 and definition) + Renumbered the footnotes for IRT Section 2-1303 so that they will be in numerical order (except for Retail Sales and Services - had to keep it in alphabetical order for the list - see pages 3-5 of attachment) • Changes were made to Section 3-804-there were redundancies and it was thought to be confusing so we are deleting the graphics and creating new subsection 3-804.B.1.c to address the requirement for waterfront lots in text only -the Sight visibility triangle for Section 3-904 covers the fence height in graphic form (see pages 5, 6 of attachment) + Changes were made to Section 3-1805 (see page 7 of attachment) - Gina asked for this format change to make it simpler/shorter I just wanted to make sure you are ok with the revised ordinance before we send it out (Sherry will be starting to copy the reports/ordinances for the CDB packets tomorrow morning to mail out on Thursday). Thanks, Sandy From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 4:45 PM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: Ordinance 8088-09 CIE Update 09 DRAFT Rev100809.docx Leslie, Revised draft of ordinance 8088-09 - here are the few changes that we made highlighted in yellow. 0 0 Thanks, Sandy F; Herman, Sandra From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 1:47 PM To: Herman; Sandra Subject: RE: Updates: Water-dependent, Nye ATA and Housing :0 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 12:42 PM To: Porter, Catherine Subject: RE: Updates: Water-dependent, Nye ATA and Housing Will do. And I'll get a letter drafted when I get back to send to Nye and PPC and others to say that we are withdrawing the case (Nye). From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 11:30 AM To: Herman, Sandra; Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Updates: Water-dependent, Nye ATA and Housing Gina just met with Michael and told me to Remove water-dependent uses from Code amendment Do not pursue NYE ATA From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 4:29 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Porter, Catherine Subject: Updates: Water-dependent, Nye ATA and Housing Gina, I wondered if you have had a chance to speak with Michael about the water-dependent uses (referring to my last email yesterday - none are now being recommended by Bill Morris as minimum standard uses - he recommends keeping these type of uses as existing in T requiring Board approvals). Also, have you had the chance to speak with Michael about Mr. Nye's ATA case ("Water Only" issue)? If we go forward with the Nye case, I'll need to get it into MUNI on Monday Sept. 14th because the deadline is Sept. 18th and we'll still be out of office for the FAPA conference on the 18th. I just spoke with Jim Donnelly and Geri Lopez and they are recommending the 209,16/50% ratio for affordable housing/bonus units as in PINCO's ordinance (I will make these changes to Housing ord. 8089-09). Hope you have a great weekend. See you on Monday. Sandy 09-09-09 + a (S?? L These are SH's (Sandra Herman) notes from a phone conversation today with Bill Morris, Director of Marine and Aviation. Last week, Gina had asked SH to check with Bill Morris on what he would support for water-dependent uses (standard uses) in the Tourist District on Clearwater Beach. This subject is involved with the EAR based LDR's (proposed ordinance 8070-09), specifically addressing Comp Plan Coastal Management Element Policy E.5.2.7 that reads: "Adopt, prior to August 2010, minimum standard uses within the Tourist District to encourage the development of water-dependent uses." SH spoke with Bill today and here are the high points of the conversation: • Bill would only support "Public Access Docks" as standard uses outright permitted (not requiring Board action) in the Tourist District. He would like them to be available for daily rentals on a non-permanent basis. He says parking should still be required for these so there is no parking problem created in the area. • Regarding commercial fishing operations and other working waterfront type of uses, Bill would like to see them continue with Board approvals. Some of his comments on these are: o Bill says that "Frenchy's" has his fishing boats for his customers primarily as he now has 4 restaurants (most of his fish goes to his 4 restaurants or if he has more than he needs, he will either sell to others or donate to the Marine Aquarium). Bill says that Frenchy has a clean well-run business. He has the facilities to immediately place the fish on ice from his docks (including some kind of chute), there are no scraps placed in the water that would create a smell or attract sea gulls. o Commercial fishing boats/vessels are permitted now at the City's marina (Federal permit allows them to do this). He says they are the ones that have the big Federal license no. on the sides of the vessels. These boats may be permitted to go out to the reefs to fish and bring their fish back. While some of these vessels may not be that attractive visually for residents and tourists to see, Bill says he has control over these operations at the marina and that he keeps them from dumping trash in the water keeping them from becoming a nuisance or attracting sea gulls, etc. He says the commercial fishing boats from our marina have to load at a Frenchy's type of facility or a truck that has ice in it to take the fish away to process somewhere else. o Bill says that other commercial charter boats at the marina that are termed "head" operations take passengers out to fish. He has control over these. o Bill says that some of the hotels have docks (as accessory uses) that rent out to the parasailing or personal watercraft type of businesses. He feels that these operations are good for business and that they attract business to these hotels rather than the land-locked hotels. He likes it that he has some say on how to control these as currently regulated. o "Quality Boats" on Island Way is about the only remaining working waterfront "light industrial" type of boat service and sales facility in Clearwater. The City is working with 090909 SH notes with Bill Morris on water dependent uses.docx Page 1 this business owner to keep his business there by deferring taxes. The boats serviced there are fairly small and there are really no complaints from nearby property owners. Bill says that large boats are serviced in St. Petersburg or Tarpon Springs. There used to be "Ross Yacht" next to Island Way Grill that was a working waterfront type of use that sold and worked on boats but it was removed a few years ago to make way for a condo development that has not yet been built. Bill doesn't see that there would be other locations to conduct this type of business on Clearwater Beach and he wouldn't want them to be outright permitted uses. They would fall under the "marine facilities" definition and as a Level 2 use in the T District. o Bill would like all these other uses to still go through the Board for approvals, and he would especially not want the commercial fishing vessels to be allowed to be "paraded" through residential or tourist areas as they are not usually very attractive vessels and he would not want them throwing scraps overboard attracting sea gulls. The current system allows him to put conditions such as "no scraps thrown over the side" to keep them from becoming a "real mess" of a situation (he said like at John's Pass or Madiera Beach). Again, he acknowledged that Frenchy's doesn't do this, and that he runs a clean operation. 090909 SH notes with Bill Morris on water dependent uses.docx Page 2 0 a 091109 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 11:30 AM To: Porter,'Catherine; Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I think I like Sandy's version better. In my opinion the flow and structure is better. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 11:14 AM To: Tefft, Robert; Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I have tweaked it. what do you think? From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 10:36 AM TO: Herman, Sandra; Porter, Catherine Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I believe that is correct. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 10:34 AM To: Tefft, Robert; Porter, Catherine Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, Cathy, Please confirm that this revised attached document is now correct following today's discussion at the "Funny zoning" meeting. (Please just need to know if the wording of it is correct at this time - not to worry about indents, margins, etc. right now - I plan to have the entire ordinance done today to provide to you and Gina for review next week). Thanks, sandy From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:36 PM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I believe this revised language will address the issue you brought up. Thanks. From: Porter, Catherine sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 11:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra subject: Fw: graphics for fences in waterfront yards one question on the language: Previous versions talked about "setback adjacent to water" and this version talks about "the rear 20 feet of the property". Does it matter if the adjacent to the water is a sideyard? should the language be changed or are you only concerned about rear yards or is the yard adjacent to the water by definition a rear yard? From: Herman, Sandra Page 1 0 0 091109 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards (1).txt From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 10:36 AM To: Herman, Sandra; Porter, Catherine subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I believe that is correct. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 10:34 AM To: Tefft, Robert; Porter, Catherine subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, Cathy, Please confirm that this revised attached document is now correct following today's discussion at the "Funny zoning" meeting. (Please just need to know if the wording of it is correct at this time - not to worry about indents, margins, etc. right now - I plan to have the entire ordinance done today to provide to you and Gina for review next week). Thanks, sandy From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:36 PM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I believe this revised language will address the issue you brought up. Thanks. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 11:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra Subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards one question on the language: Previous versions talked about "setback adjacent to water" and this version talks about "the rear 20 feet of the property". Does it matter if the adjacent to the water is a sideyard? should the language be changed or are you only concerned about rear yards or is the yard adjacent to the water by definition a rear yard? From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:11 PM To: Porter, Catherine subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards From: Tefft, Robert sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:40 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards See attached. From: Herman, Sandra Page 1 E • 091009 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:01 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I have no problem with that. From: Clayton, Gina sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:20 PM To: Porter, Catherine; Tefft, Robert Cc: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards can we discuss at funny zoning? From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:07 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Tefft, Robert Cc: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards should we sit and talk for about 10 minutes and figure this out? From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert; Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards so on Island Estates you think if a rear building setback is 25', the fence height should no longer be required to drop to 4' (used to be 3') at that point but can extend another 5' before having to be 4'? From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:25 AM To: Clayton, Gina; Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I would prefer us not using the building setback to determine permissible fence heights. what if we were to grant a setback reduction for the building? we cannot grant something similar for the fence - we would be holding the fence to a rule that we would not hold the building (what the setback is truly established for) too. since the fence height would already have to drop to accommodate the rules concerning sight visibility triangles, it would seem to make sense that we use the associated distance there in this circumstance. From: Clayton, Gina sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:05 AM To: Tefft, Robert; Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert what about properties in island Estates where a 25' rear setback is required. Should the provision set at least 20 unless the required rear setback is 25'. Page 1 f 091009 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:36 PM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I believe this revised language will address the issue you brought up. Thanks. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 11:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra Subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards one question on the language: Previous versions talked about "setback adjacent to water" and this version talks about "the rear 20 feet of the property". Does it matter if the adjacent to the water is a sideyard? Should the language be changed or are you only concerned about rear yards or is the yard adjacent to the water by definition a rear yard? From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:11 PM To: Porter, Catherine subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:40 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards see attached. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 10:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert subject: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, Cathy said that you are working on changes to the graphics for fences in waterfront yards including around swimming pools. Please let me know when you are ready for me to come over to your office (tomorrow or Friday?) and look at what you have on it to include in the EAR based LDRS ordinance (this is one of the items that was added to this ordinance). Thanks, sandy Page 2 ,,& r • 090909 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:10 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards In the LDR, detached dwellings require a 25' rear setback when processed as an FLS. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:08 PM To: Tefft, Robert; Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert - what is the greatest setback along a waterfront? 20' or 25'? From: Tefft, Robert sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 2:16 PM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards The purpose of the proposed amendment is to allow four foot high fences within the rear yards of all properties that abut water. The code presently would only allow this if that property happens to already have a swimming pool. So, yes, the amendment is necessary. It's not that we are only concerned with the sight visibility triangle. You questioned where the 20- foot figure was coming from, and given the potential for massive differences of how this rule would apply from property to property dependent upon their zoning designation, a commonality was sought and the 20-foot sight visibility triangle makes great sense and won't serve to mislead property owners into thinking they only have to locate the four-foot high fence within the last five or so feet of their property. It should provide clarity. I don't believe this would represent a major policy shift. As I stated before, fences must be non- opaque and cannot exceed 3.5 feet in the sight visibility triangles under current code (this would be changed to 4 feet to match with this amendment). As such, I do not see any real change with regard to setback. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:56 PM To: Tefft, Robert Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards isn't the change from setback language a major policy shift that needs to be discussed further? Also, if we are only concerned about the sight visibility triangle, is this amendment even necessary because it is kind of covered under 3-904, but refers to swimming pools. Perhaps 3-904 needs to be changed. From: Tefft, Robert Page 1 • 090909 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:51 PM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards The 20 feet is the figure assigned to the sight visibility triangles. I would rather not use the rear setback (for example) for the various districts, as depending upon what district you are in that will range from 5 feet to 25 feet... and seeing as how fences have to meet these height and non- opaque requirements already when they are positioned within a sight visibility triangle, it seems to make sense. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:47 PM To: Tefft, Robert Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Pardon my ignorance, but where is the 20' coming from? Previous versions applied standards to "the setbacks adjoining water." From: Tefft, Robert sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:36 PM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I believe this revised language will address the issue you brought up. Thanks. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 11:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra Subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards one question on the language: Previous versions talked about "setback adjacent to water" and this version talks about "the rear 20 feet of the property". Does it matter if the adjacent to the water is a sideyard? should the language be changed or are you only concerned about rear yards or is the yard adjacent to the water by definition a rear yard? From: Herman, Sandra sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:11 PM To: Porter, Catherine subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:40 PM To: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards See attached. Page 2 • 090909 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt From: Herman, Sandra sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 10:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert Subject: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, Cathy said that you are working on changes to the graphics for fences in waterfront yards including around swimming pools. Please let me know when you are ready for me to come over to your office (tomorrow or Friday?) and look at what you have on it to include in the EAR based LDRS ordinance (this is one of the items that was added to this ordinance). Thanks, Sandy Page 3 090409 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 1:04 PM To: Porter,.Catherine Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards very good question. And it raises a thought that had not occurred to me previously (sides). Let me take another look at this. I'll get with you next week with some improved language. From: Porter, Catherine sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 11:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert Cc: Clayton, Gina; Herman, Sandra Subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards one question on the language: Previous versions talked about "setback adjacent to water" and this version talks about "the rear 20 feet of the property". Does it matter if the adjacent to the water is a sideyard? Should the language be changed or are you only concerned about rear yards or is the yard adjacent to the water by definition a rear yard? From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:11 PM To: Porter, Catherine Subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:40 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards see attached. From: Herman, Sandra sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 12:45 PM To: Tefft, Robert subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, You gave me a bit of excitement for a moment - it is on the agenda that sherry sent out this morning (near the end). I'll talk to you tomorrow then about the water yard graphics. Thanks, Sandy From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 11:12 AM To: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards This item is not on the agenda. owner will likely have been informed by sherry of such. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 8:56 AM To: Tefft, Robert Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Page 1 v 090409 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt sounds good to me! I have an item on the DRC today - ATA2009-06003. The city is executing an agreement to annex for this property at 3018 Glen Oak Avenue (current owner: William S. Nye). I am going to a meeting at PPC with Gina and Cathy at 10 am. Please let me know later if the owner goes to the DRC meeting or if there is an issue by DRC members. Thanks, Sandy, From: Tefft, Robert sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 8:30 AM To: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I'll be in DRC today. It will most likely need to be Friday. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 10:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert Subject: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, Cathy said that you are working on changes to the graphics for fences in waterfront yards including around swimming pools. Please let me know when you are ready for me to come over to your office (tomorrow or Friday?) and look at what you have on it to include in the EAR based LDRs ordinance (this is one of the items that was added to this ordinance). Thanks, Sandy Page 2 091109 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:11 PM To: Porter, Catherine Subject: FW: graphics for fences in waterfront yards From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:40 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards see attached. From: Herman, Sandra sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 10:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert subject: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, Cathy said that you are working on changes to the graphics for fences in waterfront yards including around swimming pools. Please let me know when you are ready for me to come over to your office (tomorrow or Friday?) and look at what you have on it to include in the EAR based LDRS ordinance (this is one of the items that was added to this ordinance). Thanks, Sandy Page 2 • 0 090309 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards.txt From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:40 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Attachments: Amendment to Sections 3-804 and 3-904.docx see attached. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 12:45 PM To: Tefft, Robert Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, You gave me a bit of excitement for a moment - it is on the agenda that sherry sent out this morning (near the end). I'll talk to you tomorrow then about the water yard graphics. Thanks, Sandy From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 11:12 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards This item is not on the agenda. owner will likely have been informed by sherry of such. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday September 03, 2009 8:56 AM To: Tefft, Robert subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards sounds good to me! I have an item on the DRC today - ATA2009-06003. The city is executing an agreement to annex for this property at 3018 Glen Oak Avenue (current owner: William S. Nye). I am going to a meeting at PPC with Gina and Cathy at 10 am. Please let me know later if the owner goes to the DRC meeting or if there is an issue by DRC members. Thanks, sandy From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 8:30 AM To: Herman, Sandra subject: RE: graphics for fences in waterfront yards I'll be in DRC today. It will most likely need to be Friday. From: Herman, Sandra sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 10:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert subject: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, Cathy said that you are working on changes to the graphics for fences in waterfront yards including around swimming pools. Please let me know when you are ready for me to come over to your office (tomorrow or Friday?) and look at what you have on it to include in the EAR based LDRs ordinance (this is one of the items that was added to this ordinance). Thanks, sandy Page 1 091109 Robert Tefft RE graphics for fences in waterfront yards (1).txt sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 10:39 AM To: Tefft, Robert subject: graphics for fences in waterfront yards Robert, Cathy said that you are working on changes to the graphics for fences in waterfront yards including around swimming pools. Please let me know when you are ready for me to come over to your office (tomorrow or Friday?) and look at what you have on it to include in the EAR based LDRS ordinance (this is one of the items that was added to this ordinance). Thanks, Sandy Page 2 ?O 0 9 Herman, Sandra From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:56 AM To: Porter, Catherine; Delk, Michael Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: EAR-based LDRs No we do not need a definition. Thanks. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:38 AM To: Delk, Michael; Clayton, Gina Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: EAR-based LDRs Do we need to add a definition of "business location" or can we just absorb what the interpretation is? From: Delk, Michael Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:16 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: EAR-based LDRs I believe in this scenario that each restaurant would be a separate business location. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:01 PM To: Porter, Catherine; Delk, Michael Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: EAR-based LDRs My reading is that each business could have a sign but I will defer to the author. Michael could you please clarify? P.S. We have another amendment to add to Sandy's ordinance. Please decrease the clearance required for awnings in Section 3-908.A.1 from 9' to 8'. Thanks. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 3:30 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: FW: EAR-based LDRs Gina i just looked at the Sandwich Board amendment from last year. With regard to the following: Section 3 1806 Permitted signs requiring development review B Non residential 7 Sandwich board signs. No more than one sandwich board or A frame type siqns may be placed adjacent to or upon public rights of way in front of a business location alonq traditional urban corridors within the Downtown (D) District in accordance with the followinq criteria. i i What is a "business location"? If there are 2 restaurants in one building, such as Station Square, would they each be allowed a sign because each is a business location? Or is the building the business location, so that in my example only one of the restaurants could have a sandwich board sign? 7a. implies that the former would be correct????? From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 3:16 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: EAR-based LDRs On Friday Gina told me that another item has to be added to this ordinance: 3-1805U Delete. Reletter remainder of 3-1805. Thank you. Catherine W. Porter, AICP Long Range Planning Manager City of Clearwater Planning Department 100 S. Myrtle Avenue - P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 727-562-4626 - FAX 727-562-4865 catherine. porter(cmyclearwater.com a • Herman, Sandra From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 3:28 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Porter, Catherine Subject: FW: Ord 8070-09 Draft Rev081909.docx Attachments: Ord 8070-09 Draft Rev081909.docx Gina, Hi. I saw your email today saying that Cathy is still out of office, so I wanted to send you the most recent revised draft of Ordinance 8070-09 (EAR based LDRs) to keep this one moving. I am also sending a copy of this email with revised ordinance to Cathy for when she gets back. I will be on vacation all of next week, so I would like to send this revised ordinance to Leslie if you say it is ok to do this had sent you an earlier draft on 7/24/09 and you allowed me to go ahead and send it to Leslie on prior to her planned vacation at that time. Since 07/24/09, 1 have made revisions, additions and changes as asked by Cathy or you. This current draft includes the following (includes additions from Lauren's Code V and other additions as requested to be added to this ordinance): • As per Cathy, added "City" to subsection B of Section 4-607 Historic designation • Retained the wording for proposed 3-1202.13.2 to encourage the use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management as per Scott Rice. I was asked to check with Scott and he would like it to be included in the amendments, he said it should not be mandated but he wants it to be "encouraged" as written • Retained proposed 3-1910.D regarding reclaimed water systems to be installed by developers of new subdivisions, also as recommended by Scott Rice • As per Cathy, added the deletion of 3-1805.U (sandwich board signs in Downtown) and renumbered remainder of 3-1305 • As you requested, added the change to 3-908.A.1, decreasing the clearance required for awnings from 9' to 8' in T, C,andD • As you requested, eliminated the proposed changes to delete "Marianne Street" and correction from "Poinsetta Street" to "Poinsettia Avenue" (listed in 3-1203.13 Primary Corridors) • As per Cathy, combined 3-804.C.1 and 2, including two graphics into one (to include swimming pools in water yard allowing 48 inch high non-opaque fences) • As per Cathy, remove the new definition for "Florida friendly plant materials" and include in 3-1202.B.3 • As per Cathy, refine the new definition for "working waterfront" and add to "T" district as a minimum standard development • Change to new wording in 2-1303 limiting size of certain uses in IRT (recommended on 08/17/09 by Chris Mettler at PPC in response to Lauren's email that she sent to him on August 13th) Please advise if it is ok for me to go ahead and send this revised ordinance to Leslie for her review. Thanks, Sandy 0 0 Herman, Sandra From: Mettler, Christopher M [cmettler@co.pinellas.fl.us] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 2:49 PM To: Matzke, Lauren Cc: Herman, Sandra; Crawford; Michael C Subject: RE: amendments Lauren and Sandy- Thanks for forwarding the revisions to Sections 2-1302 and 2-1303 for me to review. The amendment to Section 2-1303 indicating that IRT outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in IL greater than 5 acres shall require a land use amendment to R/OS is inconsistent with the Countywide Rules. "Outdoor recreation/entertainment" use is defined in a manner similar to the Countywide Rules definition of "commercial recreation" and as such is a commercial use allowed in the commercial categories but not allowed in R/OS. The proposed revisions are otherwise consistent with the Rules. I have two thoughts for you to consider: The proposed revisions to Sections 2-1302 and 2-1303 are more restrictive than the Rules by specifying one future land use plan category the nonindustrial uses greater than 5 acres could be amended to. For example in Section 2-1302 footnote #7 vehicle service use over 5 acres must be amended to CG. The CW Rules also allow commercial business/service use in R/O/R, CN, CL and CR. Maybe the City wants to be this specific, which is consistent with the Rules. Otherwise, you may want to use the language used in Section 2-1302 old footnote #3/new footnote #6 regarding restaurants: "... shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category..." which is also consistent with the Rules. The revision to Section 2-1302 footnote #3 prohibits IRT manufacturing use to include exterior storage and exterior processing in IL in a manner consistent with the Countywide Rules definition of Light Manufacturing/Assembly (Class A). This change was made per my request in my June 5'h letter to Gina (issue #12). However, the Countywide Rules also allow Light Manufacturing/Assembly (Class B), which does not prohibit exterior storage and exterior processing in IL. Because the City does not distinguish between Class A and Class B in its regulations, the City does not have to prohibit exterior storage and exterior processing in IRT manufacturing use in IL in Sections 2-1302 and 2-1303 unless it wants to be that restrictive. 2-1302 doesn't currently have any flexibility criteria for manufacturing use, but 2-1303 does. Currently, Section 2-1303(C)(3) allows outdoor storage per the restrictions in Section 2-1303 (F), and Section 2-1303(C)(2) appears to prohibit exterior processing. Maybe the City does want Section 2-1302 to be more restrictive by prohibiting exterior storage and exterior processing. You may want to remove the word "storage" from revised Section 2-1303 footnote #1 to allow exterior storage as per Section 2-1303(C)(3) and emphasize the current City regulation prohibiting exterior processing as per Section 2-1303(C)(2). Chris CHRISTOPHER M. METTLER PROGRAM PLANNER PINELLAS PLANNING COUNCIL 600 CLEVELAND STREET, SUITE. 850 CLF.ARW ATER, FL 33755-4160 pe: 727.464.8250 FAX: 727.464.8212 W W W.PINELLASPLANNINGCOUNCIL.ORG From: Lauren. Matzke@MyClearwater.com [mailto:Lauren. Matzke@MyClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:13 PM To: Mettler, Christopher M Cc: Sandra. Herman@myClearwater.com Subject: FW: amendments 0 0 Chris - I added in language for 2-1302 within Code V which is going to CDB & CC1 next week. It is attached as a Word document. Sandy will be incorporating the additional footnotes to address 2-1303 into her upcoming ordinance. That language is in the email forwarded below. Can you let us know if these proposed amendments address the remaining items of Issue 23? (Your comments from the last letter are pasted in the email below as well). Thanks Lauren <<2-1302.docx>> From: Matzke, Lauren Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:20 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: amendments Here is the info I have that you will need and my suggested amendments. I'm addressing Section 2-1302 in Code V, but you'll need to address Section 2-1303 - I would guess as footnotes (at least that is what the language below is proposed to be) but Gina may actually want this language in the flex criteria, I'm not sure. PPC ISSUE 23 The proposed amendments to Sections 2-1302 and 2-1303 limit some but not all of the non- industrial secondary uses in the IL future land use plan category to a maximum of five acres. The proposed amendments to Section 2-1302 do not limit vehicle service uses and the proposed amendments to Section 2-1303 do not limit automobile service station, major vehicle service, outdoor recreation/entertainment, and retail sales and service uses. Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. Automobile service station, major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category shall. not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial. General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such. use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Recreation/Open Space which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Lauren Matzke 0 0 Planner W, City of Clearwater T: 727.562.4547 F: 727.562.4865 E: lauren.matzke@myclearwater.com 0 0 Herman, Sandra From: Matzke, Lauren - Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:13 PM To: cmettler@pinellascounty.org Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: FW: amendments Chris - added in language for 2-1302 within Code V which is going to CDB & CC1 next week. It is attached as a Word document. Sandy will be incorporating the additional footnotes to address 2-1303 into her upcoming ordinance. That language is in the email forwarded below. Can you let us know if these proposed amendments address the remaining items of Issue 23? (Your comments from the last letter are pasted in the email below as well). Thanks Lauren i 2-1302.dooc From: Matzke, Lauren Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:20 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: amendments Here is the info I have that you will need and my suggested amendments. I'm addressing Section 2-1302 in Code V, but you'll need to address Section 2-1303 - I would guess as footnotes (at least that is what the language below is proposed to be) but Gina may actually want this language in the flex criteria, I'm not sure. PPC ISSUE 23 The proposed amendments to Sections 2-1302 and 2-1303 limit some but not all of the non-industrial secondary uses in the IL future land use plan category to a maximum of five acres. The proposed amendments to Section 2- 1302 do not limit vehicle service uses and the proposed amendments to Section 2-1303 do not limit automobile service station, major vehicle service, outdoor recreation/entertainment, and retail sales and service uses. Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. Automobile service station, major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (ILA future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the Industrial Limited (1L) future land use category shall not exceed five acres Any such use alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Recreation/Open Space which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Lauren Matzke Planner III, City of Clearwater T: 727.562.4547 F: 727.562.4865 E: lauren.matzke@myclearwater.com • C Section 18. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 13, "Industrial, Research and Technology District ("IRT"), Section 2-1302, "Minimum standard development", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-1302. Minimum standard development. The following uses are Level One permitted uses in the Industrial Research and Technology "IRT" District subject to the minimum standards set out in this section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. Table 2-1302. "IRT" District Minimum Standard Development Min. Lot Min. Lot Min Setbacks Max. Uses Area Width . (ft.) Height Min. Off-Street Parking (s9• f •) (ft) (ft) Front Side/ Rear Accessory Dwellings 5,000 50 20 15 50 1/unit Governmental Uses(]) 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Indoor 20,000 200 20 15 50 511,000 SF GFA or 5/lane, 2/court or Recreation/Entertainment(24) 1/machine Manufacturing (3) 20,000 200 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Offices (4) 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Outdoor Storage (accessory n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a use)(5-2) 1 per 20,000 SF land area or as Parks and Recreation Facilities n/a n/a 25 10/20 50 determined by the community development coordinator based on the ITE Manual standards Publishing and Printing 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Research and Technology 20,000 200 20 15 50 2/1,000 SF GFA Restaurants(!r3) 10,000 200 20 15 50 15 spaces per 1,000 SF GFA Self Storage 20,000 200 20 15 50 1 per 20 units plus 2 for manager's office TV/Radio Studios 20,000 200 20 15 50 4/1000 SF GFA Vehicle Service (D 20,000 200 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Wholesale/Distribution/ 20,000 200 20 15 50 1.5/1 000 SF GFA Warehouse Facility , (1) Government uses shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Institutional which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (2) Indoor recreation/entertainment uses, when alone or added to existing, contiguous like uses, and when not part of a master development plan, shall not exceed five acres. This restriction applies when used in the Industrial Limited (IL) Countywide future land use plan category. (3)In the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category, manufacturing shall be limited to a use engaged in the manufacture, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, storage, sales and distribution of goods, and shall not include or allow for any exterior storage or processing of equipment or materials of any kind. (4) Offices located in the Industrial General (IG) future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. (53) Outdoor storage within the required front yard setback shall be prohibited. Such outdoor storage areas shall be limited to not more than 30 percent of the subject lot or parcel and shall be completely screened from view from all adjacent residential zoned properties and/or public rights- of-way by a solid wall/fence six feet in height. Items stored within outdoor storage areas shall not exceed six feet in height and/or shall not be otherwise visible from adjacent residentially zoned property and/or public rights-of-way. (63) Restaurants that are accessory or incidental to any permitted use will not require Flexible Standard Development application for review. Restaurants located in the IL future land use category shall not exceed five two and one half acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed' five twe and one half acres shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such use and all contiguous like uses. Restaurants located in the IG future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. n like uses, (T) a+iVVV[ ieei eu[.i Vi aii[ u iri +u[[Il++a,i+C oses, when alone E)r added ?o a isting n ntigueus and when not paft of a master- develepment plan, shall not exceed five aeres. This festfietieiq applies when used in the industrial Limited (116) Geu",ide futuFe land use plan eategel-y. (7) Vehicle service located in the Industrial General (IG) future land use cateQOry shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. Vehicle service located in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Herman, Sandra From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:54 PM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Porter, Catherine Subject: RE: Comp Plan LDRs Correct From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:22 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Comp Plan LDRs So I understand it correctly, don't make any changes regarding corridors including the correction to "Marianne" or "Poinsettia"? From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:19 PM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Delk, Michael; Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Comp Plan LDRs Discussed with Michael - don't make change at this point. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:43 AM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Delk, Michael; Herman, Sandra Subject: Comp Plan LDRs Sandy and I discussed your concerns with 3-1203B (scenic corridors) with Michael. He does not want to include the Hierarchy at this time. He also believes we can do the editorial changes as proposed unless you have some concerns of which he is unaware. If you do, he asked that you contact him. Catherine W. Porter, AICP Long Range Planning Manager City of Clearwater Planning Department 100 S. Myrtle Avenue - P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 727-562-4626 - FAX 727-562-4865 catherine. porter(c_myclearwater.com Herman, Sandra From: Delk, Michael Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:16 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Porter, Catherine Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: EAR-based LDRs I believe in this scenario that each restaurant would be a separate business location. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:01 PM To: Porter, Catherine; Delk, Michael Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: EAR-based LDRs My reading is that each business could have a sign but I will defer to the author. Michael could you please clarify? P.S. We have another amendment to add to Sandy's ordinance. Please decrease the clearance required for awnings in Section 3-908.A.1 from 9' to 8'. Thanks. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 3:30 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: FW: EAR-based LDRs bVJV/ V?? 1 ? Gina I just looked at the Sandwich Board amendment from last year. With regard to the following: Section 3 1806 Permitted signs requiring development review B Non residential 7 Sandwich board siqns. No more than one sandwich board or A frame type siqns may be placed adjacent to or upon public riqhts of way in front of a business location alonq traditional urban corridors within the Downtown (D) District in accordance with the followinq criteria. What is a "business location"? If there are 2 restaurants in one building, such as Station Square, would they each be allowed a sign because each is a business location? Or is the building the business location, so that in my example only one of the restaurants could have a sandwich board sign? 7a. implies that the former would be correct????? From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 3:16 PM ` p,?? To: Herman, Sandra /p Subject: EAR-based LDRs `V On Friday Gina told me that another item has to be added to this ordinance: 3-1805U Delete. Reletter remainder of 3-1805. Thank you. Catherine W. Porter, AICP Long Range Planning Manager City of Clearwater Plannin9 DeP artment 100 S. Myrtle Avenue - P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 727-562-4626 - FAX 727-562-4865 catherine. porter(c)-myclearwater.com Herman, Sandra From: Thatte, Priyanka Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:44 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Ord 8070-09 Draft Rev08O4O9 SEH.docx Attachments: Ord 8070-09 Draft Rev08O4O9 SEH.docx Graphic fit in.. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 10:59 AM To: Thatte, Priyanka Subject: Ord 8070-09 Draft Rev080409 SEH.docx Pri, Please help me get the graphic to fit right on page 10 of ordinance. Thanks. Sandy 1 0 0 sAplanning department\community development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx First draft 05-05-09; revised 05-20-09, 05-29-09, 06-12-09, 06-16- 09, 06-18-09; 06-20-09; 06-23-09; 06-25-09; Revisions after sending to Planning Staff: 06-26-09(Per CP) ; 07-01-09 and 07- 02-09 (Per S. Rice and Planning); 07-09-09 (Per CP and Legal); 07-17-09 (as per CP and GC); 07-24-09 (as per CP - added subsection numbers to the title and added change of fence height from 36" to 4 in waterfront yards 3-804.C.1 and 3- 904.13- from Code V); 08-Q?4-U9.revised as,;per,CP e as er GC?on 07,,3109) ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING, AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; TO FURTHER' THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR' EDITORIAL CHANGES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE, 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 1-108, "COUNTYWIDE; CONSISTENCY", BY RENAMING THE SECTION TO "FUTURE LAND USE MAP", BY; MAKING "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY" INTO A SUBSECTION "A", AND BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION "B" WITH. PROVISIONS FOR "MAP ADJUSTMENTS", AND SECTION 1-109.C, "ZONING ATLAS", BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION FOR ZONING ATLAS ADJUSTMENTS; ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS",DIVISION 13 "INDUSTRIAL, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT ("IRT"), SECTION 2-1303, "FLEXIBLE STANDARD DEVELOPMENT", BY ADDING PROVISIONS' REQUIRING AMENDMENTS TO THE 'LAND USE PLAN MAP FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, MAJOR VEHICLE SERVICE, AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE= USES'; IN THE IL FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY THAT, EXCEED FIVE ACRES OR FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT USES IN THE IL FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY THAT EXCEED FIVE ACRES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3 "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", DIVISION 8, SECTION 3-804.C.1, "SETBACK AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS", TO,INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT PERMITTED FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES ON PROPERTY ADJOINING WATER AND TO REPLACE EXISTING GRAPHICS, AND SECTION 3-904.6, "SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE", TO INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE FOR A WATER FRONT PROPERTY AND TO REPLACE EXISTING GRAPHICS, DIVISION 9, "GENERAL APPLICABILITY STANDARDS", SECTION 3-914, "STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES", BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION °C TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, DIVISION 12 "LANDSCAPING/TREE PROTECTION", SECTION ' 3-1202.3, "GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", REFERENCING PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE "FLORIDA FRIENDLY" -1- Ordinance No. 8070-09 s:\planning department\community development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev08O4O9 seh.docx RATHER THAN "NATIVE TO CENTRAL FLORIDA", AND SECTION 3- 1203.13, "SCENIC CORRIDORS", BY DELETING "MARIANNE STREET", AND DIVISION 19, "SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS", SECTION 3- 1910, "SAME-WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES", BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION "D", TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS TO PROVIDE INTERNAL RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS IF THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WHERE RECLAIMED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES", DIVISION 6, "LEVEL THREE APPROVALS", SECTION 4-607.13 "HISTORIC DESIGNATION", BY PERMITTING THE CITY TO INITIATE THE DESIGNATION, AND DIVISION 9, "CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT", SECTION 4-901.C, "AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY", B. EXCEPTION, BY ADDING THE WORD "TRANSPORTATION" TO "PUBLIC FACILITIES"; ARTICLE 8, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION", SECTION 8-102, "DEFINITIONS", BY REPLACING THE DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA" WITH A DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL STORM AREA", BY ADDING A NEW DEFINITION FOR "FLORIDA FRIENDLY PLANT MATERIALS", AND BY ADDING A NEW DEFINITION FOR "WORKING WATERFRONT"; BY CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE III, WELLHEAD PROTECTION, SECTION 24.63 PERMIT-REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS,; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE_ WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted a new Community Development Code on January 21, 1999 which was effective on March 8, 1999, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Community Development Code for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal Report based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by Clearwater Ordinance No. 7993-08, on December 18, 2008, WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has determined where the Community Development Code needs clarification and revision, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater recognizes the need to amend Section 24.63 and Section 24.64, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, by amending wellhead protection permit language; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1.. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-108, "Countywide Consistency", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: -2- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 s:\planning department\community development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev08O4O9 seh.docx Section 1-108. Future land use map A. Countywide consistency. Applications for development approval shall be consistent with the provisions of this Community Development Code and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. Development potential is based on the applicable zoning district and as permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. In cases where there is a difference between the density permitted in the zoning district and that which is permitted by the land use classification, the more restrictive shall prevail. In addition, uses of land shall be consistent with uses permitted in the assigned zoning district as well as the uses permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. B. Map adjustments Plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories may be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided that such map adjustments are: 1. Related to and consistent with a jurisdictional boundary determination under state agency rules which is consistent with such rules; or 2. Related to and consistent with an approved site or project plan for a body of water or drainage feature; or 3. Related to and consistent with the purpose and characteristics of the particular category being adjusted and based upon a finding of appropriateness by the Community Development Coordinator; and 4. That such adjustment is de minimis in extent and affect. Section 2. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-109, "Zoning Atlas", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1-109. Zoning atlas. C. Adjustments to the zoninq atlas. Zoninq atlas adjustments may be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors, or omissions or historical data. D. G. Zoning of annexed properties. Property annexed to the city shall be rezoned through the city ordinances, the zoning classification which most closely relates to the Pinellas County zoning classification, as determined by the community development coordinator, in effect at the time of such annexation and the city zoning atlas referred to in section 1-109. A shall be amended or posted accordingly. Section x. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 8, "Tourist District ("T")", Section 2-801.1, "Maximum development potential', of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-801.1. Maximum development potential. The Tourist District ("T") may be located in more than one land use category. It is the intent of the T District that development be consistent with the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. The uses and development potential of a parcel of land within the Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 s:\planning department\community development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.doex T District shall be determined by the standards found in this Development Code as well as the Countywide Future Land Use Designation of the property including any acreage_ or floor area restrictions set forth in the Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as amended from time to time. For those parcels within the T District that have an area within the boundaries of and governed by a special area plan approved by the City Council and the countywide planning authority, maximum development potential shall be as set forth for each classification of use and location in the approved plan. Development potential for the Countywide Future Land Use Designations that apply to the T District are as follows: amrt +hlc h'uhrre L l, a .ILaximum L?tveIhnY Maximum Elaor Area Ratio Impervious Sur'{ace Ratio 1fi.imann al??,7i ght I,,onrmudlu,.ts ('rt; LP l'rr 7 cr' Use Per Am q/ Overnight Chernight Rir?n- Designation Land Accomrnalcariozs .4ocomwodaiions R-0-2fial &V-' ALTERNN TIVE rhasc? (.4lterrulthe,) ? ?,?,?, Less than one acre.: 70 Betr%, 'n one Kc?ort FAR 2.0/[SR.95 FAR acre and l ?]Jlities 30 dwelling c I kR LOIISR J5 FAR 3.0/I5R .95 1.011SR 50 three acres: High units per acre FAR 4.011SR .95 .95 90 Greater than t h l ee acres: 110 * ()r as ,ci forth in Beach by Design:: Preliminary l h-vign ror Clearwater Beach and Design (;ni?irJines- nc(: special area plait governing Cleanvater Beach adopted by Ord. No. ckO 89-01 and as amended. Section x. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 8, "Tourist District ("T")n, Section 2-802, "Table 2-802", of the Community Development Code, be, and the salve is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE 2-802. "T" DISTRICT FLEXI BLE STAiVDARD DEVELOPNfENT STAND.4RDS Mira. Lot Min. hot Sfax. Setbacks tin Use ?U 4rea ILeiglat tr' . : r3 Density Min. Off:Street Parking (sq. fit) ifidth fit.) (jc) (ft-) Front Side Rear Accessary Dwelline?. rIla n/a n[a rtita nia n/a 30 urritstacr., 1/unit Alcoholie Bevcragv 5utes 5,000 50 3? - to- to 20 nIa 5 per IM00 GI r1 Attached Dwellings t0.000 100 35--50 to__ 15 to to-- 20 30 units/acre 2 per unit Governmental Uses 1 0.000 100 35--50 10 0 t0 n`a 3-411000 GFA 15 10 20 Indoor 5 000 50 35- 0--15 0- 20 n,'a tQ per 1,000 GFA Reereationrntcrtainment , loo 10 -4- j Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 • s:\planning department\community development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx medical Cliui:: 10.000 too 30--50 1()-- 15 117 26 20 2--3/1.000 GFA 50-- 0_ 1o-- IU B.t,?:d nponuse Mixed Use I0}0 0 too 3550 0--15 10 20 ututya.-re redu"-Cillents Nightclubs h 5,000 50 35 15 to 20 tua 10 per 1,000 Gl'A Non-Residential Ofl-Street n/a n1a a/a 25 5 10 nia N,, Parking 1 0-- 0-- 10-- if t 3-1 ;paces per 1,000 = Offices 10,000 100 35--50 15 10 20 t GFA 1.5 spaces 1)cF 1,1WO sq, ft. ollot arCa rfr n, Outdoor 5 x100 50 35 to-- 10 20 determined b- the Recreation/Lritertamment . 15 crnnmuniiv devclopruuru dirccwr harxd on ITE 11anoal ,tand,uds O, c m igbt ? too- 315_50 to-- 0-- to-- 40 12 ppertutit \c Coinntodations - -15o 15 10 20 rooms/acre Parkin,C;urt'esand Lots 20,000 10o 50 155--- 15 10 ? to-- 211 n/a n1a 1 pcr 20.000 SIB huxl aica or a-, de0.nnincd by Parks and Recreation n/a W4 ?? 25 10 2(I n a the connnunity Facilities devclopincnt coordinator ha-,cd on 11-1 tilanual stand.uds Public transportation o) n a n a 10 nia ttla nla n a I ae.ilities SAO-- ? 50- 10-- 0-- lo- 7-1 S ,paces per 1,000 Restaurant. 10.000 100 2?--35 15 10 20 na CFA Retail Sales and Services 5,000- 50-- 35--50 to-- 0-- 1O-- nla 4--5 spaces per 1.000 10,000 100 15 10 2U GFA 5idcw,)Ik Vendors F tva n/a n/a n/a n/a n r, n/a n1a Social and ( onmtunity 5,000-- 50-- 35 50 to-- 0-- 10-- as ?4--5 spac(, per 1.000 f enter t0JK)0 100 15 10 20 GFA UtiIitytlnfn,,tructure n/a nia nla 25 10 to n/a n/a Faethttzc (I1 Snccllic stand:uds for the Old Florida District and the Marina District chat ,upcrwdc the above regulations arc ,ct I(,rth in ttcach by 1)c5ign: 1 Preliminan, Design for l learwater Beach and lkc inn ( iuidclines. (?;I ('O cnuncntal u,,cs ,hall nit exceed 11y c £ter?5, Any such use, alone or when added to ContlgUoUS like vcC which c:,cecd I"IVY acrd shall requirc a land ust plan map amendment to Institutional which shall include such usc,; and all Coll PrIUnu, like (31 puhhc LratnSporlition fllclhttej shall not c,?cccd three acres. Any such use, aloric or when added to conti^_uouS itke Mm_h exceed three ?icres shall require a Innd use plan map amendment In I rjnsportation/t tili[,_ which ,hall include uch u?,c ,tnd Al a?u ,uous like uscs_ (4) Utilit} infra_?trucaurc usc, sh,il not cacccd three acres. Any such use, alone or when added to eontigunns like uses which c:,.cccJ three aerc? >hall rc+411irc a lurid use plan map amendment to Transportation=`Utility which ,Fall include such uses and all contiguous; like uses. r -5- _. ___ Ordinance No. 8070-09 s:Aplanning department\community development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx Section x. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 8, "Tourist District ("T")-. Section 2-803, "Flexible development", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-803. Flexible development. The fallowing uses are Level Two permitted uses permitted in the Tourist "T" District subject to the standards and criteria set out in this section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. TABLE 2-803. "T" FLEXIBLE 14EVEL©PltlENT STANDARDS .6fin. 1-01 tfin. Lot lWltv. Af1R. A/Ul elfin. Al bi O? T-.ti'treet C'se (b Area Width id idth Ileig{it Profit S?dc, Rear t?erzsity Par?a'ng . (sq ft.t {fit,) 11 (ft1 (1i) yo Aleoholic Beverage Sales 5.00{1 50 -- 35 100 0--15 0--10 t0- 20 a/a 5 per 1,000 GFA Attached Dwellings 5,10000-.000- 50-too- 35-100- 0°-15 0--to 10 _20 3U units/acre 2 Pcr unit 2 rpnce per attanc?d dwellhtg unit and a3 dctcrn)mcd by the 30 Camprchcn?i?c Inrlll nra n a /a /a y„ Unitsiacre; Comniunity 'Ic?cloplncnt Redevelopment Project r 40 cO°rdinator for all roomsiacre oilier based un the Ipcci I its use ankl!m I I F M,-mual standards l,iniited vehicle 4alcs<urd 35-- 0 -1 S Ck l U 10-20 nra 4--5 spaces per DisPla? 100 1.000 GFA Marinas and Marina 5J00 50 25 10-- 0--10 10--20 a/a t Tace per 2 slips Facilities 1 Mixed Use 5,000-- 50-- 35-- 0--15 0--10 U--2U 30 Based upon use 10.000 100 100 units/acre requirements Nightclubs 5.000 50 35 too 0--15 0-10 10--20 n/a toper 1,000 GFA_ Offices 10,()00 f0U 35-100- 0_15) 0_10 10--20 ttla 3-4 spaces per 1.000 GFA 2.5 spaces per 1.000 ,Ot"1'of lot area or <L? dcl; rmin A by the Outdoor S,t)(T0 SU 3S 5--15 0-10 f0--20 nC a,nimun w Recreatioii'Entertaimnent dc? clOprncn[ COQ )Fdinator haled on 111. %lanual standards Ovenii(yht 10000-- 100-- 35-- U l5 0- 10 0--2U 40 k-1-? per unit Accommodatiou 20,000 150 100 nxxns,,acre Restaurants 5.000-- 50-- 25-- 0--15 0--10 10--20 n%a 7--15 spaces per Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 code\2009 code amendmena2009-03006 - ear-based s:\plammng department\commumty development ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx 10.000 too loo 1,000 GFA Kauatl sales zjn1 xraices 000-- 50- 35 - 1 0_-15 fl-10 10--20 n,a 4--5 spaces per 1,000 GFA 10.01)0 100 101 (1) Speciric man,1N(1s iur the Old 1 loridaDistrict <,nd the Marina District that supersede the above regulations are set forth in Beach by 1)e,it n A Pr, Iin imnvr Dcsigri for ('Icornater Beach acid Design Guidelines. 'I. Overnight accommodations. 6. Off-street parking: a The proposed development contains no more than 130 rooms; and b The proposed development is within 1,000 feet of an existing public parking garage with documented available capacity. The design of all buildings, shall comply with the Tourist District site and architectural design guidelines in Section 3-501, as applicable; 8-7. Lot area and/or width. The reduction shall not result in a building which is out of scale with existing buildings in the immediate vicinity; The parcel proposed for development shall, if located within the Coastal Storm Area, have a hurricane evacuation plan requiring the use close when a hurricane watch' is posted; and A development agreement must be approved by the City Council pursuant to F.S. §§ 163.3221--163.3243 and Community Development Code Section 4-606 if the development proposal exceeds the base density and/or base F.A.R. established' for the underlying Future Land Use designation. The development agreement shall: - tat Al lal?-m-applieab1ef}I ents 1:4* 4he "Rules?Conc rflinL?l -the A-du?ini_` tration tA' the Covride Futture-and- 4e Plan" as they pertain to alttnernr tii , rl it lir.t it fid amended 4ofa time to ti rnle5 L7r. Be r r td with the Gl -,.-{ of the Gifeuit GotH4 pur-stia it 1!' L'.. C C 163.;239, N4tl ?LT1 `?-s??1..-.-.itted to the a-cE )fi-led with the'--Pr-F,-{7eftc-p'-Appfaiser's Of ee an 1 µ - vizi?.a.._ and $ 1 P A, f -, aftef-recdrdmg; 1 a s ietio z hieh sh°tt prior- to the issttm+ee of a; County be Feeor-ded in the Offieial Recoris of Pinellas ..Emit for Ole o of i°{,t aeceffh odati building Section 3. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 13, "Industrial, Research and Technology District ("IRT), Section 2-1303, "Flexible standard development", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-1363. Flexible standard development. The following uses are Level One permitted uses in the IRT District subject to the standards and criteria set out in this Section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. -7- Ordinance No. 8070-09 s:\planning department\commumty development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.doex Table 2-1303. "FR1" District f7e_vble Standard Developm, 4fin. Got l (in. Lot , Vin Setbacks Ahrc SIN. OFF`-STREET Area Width . (fr ) Herght PARKING ) (sy. jr.) ({.1 h rnr[i " 5i, i" Rear Automobile Service Stations 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 S1 GI A Major Vchide Ser% iceD 20.000 100 20 15 30 4" 1000 SF GFA Manufacturing (1) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1,000 ?i GI Offices 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/f,0W SF GF 1--1U%1,000 SF L?ui ;?rcaor ,ts determined by the Outdoor itcGreatioruhn(crlainmcnt(8) 40,0(W 200 20 15 30 community dcvcl« pmcnt eoordinitor based on II I' Manual standurds_ Outdoor Storage 10,000 loo 20 15 30 311,400 SF GFA Parking Lots 10,000 100 30 t5 n/a n/a `. Public Facilities 10,000 100 20 15 50 1--2 per 1,000 ( A Public Transportation Facilitic.(2) n/a nIa n/a m"I 10 nla Pubfi;mwn Ind Printing I0,0O{)-- 100-- 20 15 50 31,000 SFGFA 20.000 200 Research arid I?cchnodogy 1000 100 20 I5 _ 54 I (N ?O F (FFA Residential Shetters(3) 5,()00 50 20 15 30 3i1,0W S1? ("I A Retail Sales and ScrvicegT n a n/a tva n/a nia n/a Restaurants(4) 5,000-- 50- 20 15 30 ?- 1 ? , daces per 1,004 VFA 10,03 100 ' l lxr 20--25 units plus 2 for Self Storat_,c Io,0o0 too 20 15 50 mant,gc?rs ntt,ce TV/Radio Studius _ 10.000 100 20 15 50 4/1000 SF GFA Utility/Infrastructure Facilitic,,( ) tt/a nia 20 15 nla n/a Vehicle Sates,'Displays and 'Major 40,000 200 20 15 30 LS11,0(? SF Lot Sales Area Vehicle Sales,'Displays(6) Vehicle Scr%icc (6) 10,0(10 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GF \ Veterinary (?dices or Animal 10.000 100 20 15 30 5/1.00(} SF GFA Gr00J 11inf, fit'hole;;rlcillistrihwion'Warchouse 10.000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1A 0 SF G A 1 21C Il Il\ , I h: liont ethaJ may be reduced to 15 feet for parking tots provided the land area is not suff, irnt tc, accommodate the lull sctb;tck rcqmtcmcnt rind the reduction rc4ts in an improved site phut or unproved design and appearance and huxi>capin is i? csccs (Odic minitnumr(:yuircd. ( I ) f n the 111(1[1,11 ;11 I invited (11 ) Laid use catc-orv. manufacturing shall be limited to a use engagcd in the manufacture, prcdomimrtel? tiom prcYjouSIV 1?tLP.ueJ matcri:+1S, of finished products or parts, including pntccs;m:z, fabrication, a?semhlr. ircatmcnt, packaging, storage, -,ales and distribution of goods, and shall not include or allow for any exterior >toruee or ptocc,,.mg ofe(lttipmcnt or matcti;tls of an}" kitt(1, Ordinance No. 8070-09 s:Ap ? lannin g department\communitY development code\2009 code amendmena2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.doex (2) Public transportation facilities shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, atone or whcn added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan mop amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. 0) Residential shelters shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed love acres shalt require a land use plan map amendment to fran,pottation!Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (d) Restaurants that are accessory or incidental to any permits-ed use will not require Flexible Standard Development apptication EOr review. Restaurants located in the 11. future land use CACgotY shad not exceed ti,e acres. Anv such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such use and all contiguous like uses. Restaurants located in the IG future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use. located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to ?Oich it is accessor%. (5) (itilitylinfiastrueture uses shall not exceed five acres. And such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to `1"ransportation/Utility which shalt include such uses and at] contiguous like use,,,. (6) Vehicle sales/displays. major vehicle sales/display,,, and/or vehicle service in the Industrial Limited land use category shall not exceed five acres. In the Industrial General CategOr}' such rise shall not exceed 25 percent or the floor area and shall be accessory. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous tike uses which exceed five acres or 25 percent of the floor area shalt require a Land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Automobile service station, major vehicle service,_tmd retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL') flume land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Am, such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to, Commercial General (CG) which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (8j Outdoor _recreatiui !entertainment uses .,_in, the Industrial Limited (1L) tuture_lan?i use Cate-gon; that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Anv such use. alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map_amendment to RecreationlOpen Space,(R/OS) which shall include; such uses and all contiguous like uses. *********** Section 4. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 8, "Fences and Walls", Section 3-804, "Setback and height requirements of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-804. Setback and height requirements. The following setback and height requirements shall apply to all fences, and walls, except chain link fences. C. Waterfront property. Except as provided in subsection 1 or 2, no fence or wall is permitted within the required setback adjoining water: On property adjoining water: -9- Ordinance No. 8070-09 sAplanning department\commumty development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldirs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx Remove existing graphic and replace with the following graphic. WATER SEAWALL i i i i STRUCTURE PROPERTY LINE (TYPICAL)--?I I I I SWIMMING POOL 48" NON- OPAQUE FENCE PERMITTED Section 5. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-904, "Sight visibility triangle", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows. Section 3-904. Sight visibility triangle. B. To enhance views of the water from waterfront property, no structure or landscaping may be installed, other than a fence around a swimming pool or any non-opaque fences not exceeding 48 36 inches, within the sight visibility triangle described in the following figure, except, as otherwise allowed in Article 3 Division 8. Remove existing graphic and replace with the following graphic. -10- Ordinance No. 8070-09 10 s:\planning department\commumty odevelopment code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev08O4O9 seh.docx NO STRUCTURE OR LANDSCAPING MAY BE INSTALLED. OTHER THAN NON-OPAQUE FENCE NOT EXCEEDING 48" IN HEIGHT Y F PROPERTY LINE (TYPICAL) STRUCTURE ' 20 SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE ---- ?? WATER J A v I PROPERTY LINE, SEA WALL OR MEAN HIGH WATER LINE. WHICHEVER IS CLOSEST TOWARD THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY; .2G' W Enhanced Views Restrictions Section 6. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: C. The use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management such as minimal land disturbance the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, is encouraged through the applicable development review process. Section 7. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 12, "LandscapingiTree Protection", Section 3-1202, "General landscaping standards", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1202. General landscaping standards. B. Plant material specifications. Except as provided in subsection (6) below, plant materials which are utilized to satisfy the landscaping required by this development code shall comply with the following minimum standards: 3. Plant materials shall be those 'which are considered Florida-friendly plant materials, native to Central `Florida. that require minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides, and which are, recommended in the Plant Guide of the Southwest Florida Water Management District are strongly encouraged. Ordinance No. 8070-09 :\planningdepartment\communitfy s elopment code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based 1drs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx Section x. That Article 3, "Development Standards°, Division 18, "Signs, Section 3- 1805, "Signs permitted without a permit", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1805. Signs permitted without a permit. The following signs may be developed without development review pursuant to Article 4 of this development code: U.V:The following sign type "balloons, cold air inflatables, strearners, and pennants" shall be allowed as governmental and public purpose signs if the city manager finds that the sign type meets the following criteria: (1) the sign type is for a special event, (2) the special event is for a limited time, (3) the special event is for a limited frequency, and (4) the sign type, if allowed for a limited time and frequency, will meet the following purposes of Division 3, to wit: (a) the signs will not conceal or obstruct adjacent land uses or signs (Section 3-1802.17), (b) the signs will not conflict with the principal permitted use of the site or adjoining sites [Section 3- 1802(J)], (c) the signs will not interfere with, obstruct vision of or distract motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians [Section-3-1802(K)], and (d) the signs will be installed and maintained in a safe manner [Section 3-1802(L)]. Consistent with the general standards in Section 3-1804, the approval or disapproval shall not be based on the content of the message contained (i.e., the viewpoint expressed) on any such sign. The city manager shall render a decision within 10 days after an application is made for utilizing this sign type at a special event. Such a decision shall be deemed an administrative interpretation and any person adversely affected has the right to appeal the decision to the community development board pursuant to Section 4- 501(A). V_VV.A sign on publicly owned land or easements or inside street rights-of-way shall be allowed if the city manager finds that the sign meets the following criteria: (1) the sign provides notice to the public of a public meeting or other public event, (2) the sign is temporary and for a limited time, and (3) the sign, if allowed for a limited time, will meet the following purposes of Division 3, to wit: (a) the sign will not conceal or obstruct adjacent land uses of signs [Section 3-1802(F)], (b) the sign will not conflict with the principal permitted use of the site or adjoining sites [Section 3- 1802(J)], (c) the sign will not interfere with or obstruct' the vision' of motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians [Section 3-1802(K)], and (d) the sign will be installed and maintained in a safe manner [Section 3-1802(L)]. Consistent with the general standards in Section 3-1804, the approval of disapproval shall not be based on the content of the message contained_(i.e., the viewpoint expressed) on such sign. The city manager shall render a decision within 10 days after an application is made for utilizing such a temporary sign on public property. Such a decision shall be deemed an administrative interpretation and any person adversely affected has the right to appeal the decision to the community development board pursuant to Section 4- 501(A). -12- Ordinance No. 8070-09 s:\planning department\community development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ld.rs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx W.)(7Directional / informational signs serving a public purpose. A permanent sign on public easements or inside street rights-of-way shall be allowed if the city manager finds that the sign meets the following criteria: (1) The sign provides directions and/or information regarding public facilities and/or places of interest; and (2) The sign will meet the purposes of Division 3 to wit:, (a) the sign will not conceal or obstruct adjacent land uses or signs [section 3-1802(F)), (b) the sign will not conflict with adjoining sites, (c) the sign will not interfere with or obstruct the vision of motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians, (d) the sign will be installed and maintained in a safe manner [section 3-1802(L)], (e) the sign is consistent with Beach by Design, Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan or any other applicable special area plan and submittal of a master sign plan and (f) the sign is consistent with the general standards in Section 3-1804. The city manager or designee shall render a decision within 15 days after an application is made for utilizing- such a sign on public property. The decision is not subject to the provisions of Section 4-501(A). X.?Signs during public construction projects. Temporary sandwich board signs are permitted for properties abutting public construction projects that are scheduled to last 180 days or longer, in accordance with the following criteria. (1) There shall be a maximum of two sandwich board signs permitted per parcel adjacent to the public construction project, and parcels with multiple businesses shall coordinate copy on the signs permitted (2) Sandwich board signs permitted under this section shall be allowed to be displayed for the duration of the public construction project starting with project commencement and shall be removed within seven days after the final acceptance, by the city, of improvements. (3) The size of any sandwich board sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area, and shall not exceed four feet in height. (4) Sandwich board signs permitted under this section shall be constructed in a professional and workmanlike manner from treated wood or other durable material, and copy displayed shall not be spray painted onto the signs. (5) No sandwich board sign, permitted as part of this section shall be permanently erected, and shall only be displayed during hours of operation for the business being advertised. (6) No sandwich board sign shall be placed so as to block any public way, or within the visibility triangle of intersections or driveways. Y.Z-.-One ten square foot freestanding sign not more than five feet in height or one ten square foot attached sign per city park or city recreation facility for the purposes of identifying a program provider or information concerning programs at such park or Ordinance No. 8070-09 s:\planning department\community development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx recreation facility. The design of any such signs shall be approved by the parks and recreation department. Section 8. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 12, "Landscaping/Tree Protection", Section 3-1203, "Scenic corridors", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1203. Scenic corridors. B. Primary corridors. 17 Marianne Stree 17. 4-&-. McMullen-Booth Road 18. 4-9-m Memorial Causeway 19. 20- Missouri Avenue 20. 24- Pierce Boulevard 21. 22 Poinsettia Avenue greet 22. 2-3: State Road 580 23. 24. U.S.19 Section 9. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 19, "Subdivision Design Standards", Section 3-1910, "Same-Water supply facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: D. When new subdivisions are beinq developed at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years from the issuance of the development order, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. Section 10. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 6, "Level Three Approvals", Section 4-607, "Historic designation", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-607. Historic designation. B. Application. An application for historic designation may be initiated by the City or a property owner based on a report which includes, at a minimum, the following: The location and boundaries of the property or district. z- 14-,li 1 Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 s:\pTanning dePartment\communitY development code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx Section 11. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-901, "Authority and applicability", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-901. Authority and applicability. 6. Public transportation facilities. Section 12. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-902, "Application and procedures", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read,as follows: Section 4-902. Application and procedures. A. An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity shall be filed with the community development coordinator as part of an application for development approval and shall include such fees as are required by Section 4-202 ?E+. Section 13. That _Article 8, "Definitions and Rules of Construction", Section 8-102, "Definitions", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district. 4. A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within a district. C. Exception. No certificate of concurrency/capacity is required for the following: Coastal storm high area ins the area delineated in Map E-1 of the Coastal -15- Ordinance No. 8070-09 that are defined'bV the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located s:\planning deP Y artment\communitlveloPment code\2009 code amendmen a2009-03006 - ear-based`' ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx within the Velocity Zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency sLlbjest to high veiGGity wateFS, but not limited to hUFFiGane wave wash. The aFea may be desigRated on a FIRM as zene V! 30, VE 9F . Florida friendly plant materials means vegetative landscaping materials that require minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides and which are recommended in the Plant Guide of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Working waterfront means a parcel or parcels of real property that provide access for leoendent activities that are carried out onlv on. in or adiacent to water areas. Examples and commercial fishing facilities, Section 14. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.63 Permit-Required, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.63. Permit--Required. (1) A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new business, commercial, industrial or other activity that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials if any portion of the subiect Dropertv is within 1.000 feet of a potable water well. PGFtiGR of the subj8Gt pFoper-ty is within 500 feet ef a potable wateF well.. A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new residential construction on property located within the city if any portion of the subject property is within 100 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead protection permit may be issued by the engineering director after review of the application and protection- containment plan (if required) submitted by the applicant. No business tax receipt or building permit shall be issued for any activity for which a wellhead protection permit is required until such permit has been issued. Permits shall have a term not to exceed 12 months and `shall expire on March 15 of each year. Applications for annual permit renewal shall be -submitted no later than 30 days prior to permit expiration. Section ;15.That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.64 Permit Requirements, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: (1) Activities within a 500-foot radial distance around a potable water supply well shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 62-521, F.A.C., Wellhead Protection. (2) Activities defined as potentially high risk to ground water quality in Chapter 62- 555.312, F.A.C. shall not be permitted within 100 feet of an existing potable water supply well. -16- Ordinance No. 8070-09 s:\Planning deP tY artment\communi aeveloPment code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 - ear-based ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx (3) Activities defined as a moderate risk to ground water quality in Chapter 62-555.312, F.A.C. shall not be permitted within 50 feet of an existing potable water supply well. (4) If any new activity is proposed within 1,000 feet of a potable water supply well that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. other RGRFesideRtial use within 500 feet of a potable wateF supply well, a PF0teGti0n GORtainment plan shall be submitted. If any contaminating material is proposed to be used or stored for residential use within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. (5) A wellhead protection permit application shall at a minimum include a location map of the potable water well and 1,000 SW feet surrounding the well, plans for the proposed development or expansion/change of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of the proposed activity, eXiStiRg Uses OR a 500 feet ZOR9 , a listing of any contaminating material to be used or stored on the site and a protection-containment plan if necessary. Section 16. Amendments to the Community Development Code of the City of Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) and amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Sections 24.63 Permit-Required and 24.64 Permit Requirements, are hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance. Section 17. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained herein, as well as theprovisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Section 18. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 19. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law. Section 20. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Approved as to form: Attest: -17- Ordinance No. 8070-09 rr t s:\Planning deP artment\communit velopment code\2009 code amendments\ta2009-03006 -ear-based r ' o ldrs\emails\080609 attachment from p thatte ord 8070-09 draft rev080409 seh.docx Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk -18- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Herman, Sandra From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 3:30 PM To: Clayton, `Gina Cc: Herman, Sandra Subject: FW: EAR-based LDRs Gina I just looked at the Sandwich Board amendment from last year. With regard to the following: Section 3 1806 Permitted signs requiring development review B Non residential 7 Sandwich board siqns. No more than one sandwich board or A frame type siqns may be placed adjacent to or upon public riqhts of way in front of a business location alonq traditional urban corridors within the Downtown (D) District in accordance with the followinq criteria. What is a "business location"? If there are 2 restaurants in one building, such as Station Square, would they each be allowed a sign because each is a business location? Or is the building the business location, so that in my example only one of the restaurants could have a sandwich board sign? 7a. implies that the former would be correct????? From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 3:16 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: EAR-based LDRs On Friday Gina told me that another item has to be added to this ordinance: 3-1805U Delete. Reletter remainder of 3-1805. Thank you. Catherine W. Porter, AICP Long Range Planning Manager City of Clearwater Planning Department 100 S. Myrtle Avenue -P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 727-562-4626 - FAX 727-562-4865 catherine. porter(cD,myclearwater.com 062909 Paul Bertels RE Poinsetta or Poinsettia St. or Ave..txt From: Bertels, Paul Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 9:12 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Poinsetta or Poinsettia, St. or Ave. It is Poinsettia Avenue. Paul Bertels Manager Traffic Operations Division paul.bertels@myclearwater.com 727-562-4794 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:21 AM To: Bertels, Paul Subject: RE: Poinsetta or Poinsettia, St. or Ave. Avenue or Street at beach? (check out atlas page 251B for the other one - is there a mistake on this atlas page?) From: Bertels, Paul Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 8:31 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Poinsetta or Poinsettia, St. or Ave. Poinsettia only exists on the beach. Paul Bertels Manager Traffic Operations Division paul.bertels@myclearwater.com 727-562-4794 From: Herman, Sandra sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 3:05 PM To: Bertels, Paul Subject: RE: Poinsetta or Poinsettia, St. or Ave. Both are "Avenues"? And the one on the beach is the Primary corridor, correct? From: Bertels, Paul Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 1:59 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Poinsetta or Poinsettia, St. or Ave. It should be Poinsettia Avenue just like the flower. There is no such word as Poinsetta. Paul Bertels Page 1 062909 Paul Bertels RE Poinsetta or Poinsettia St. or Ave..txt Manager Traffic operations Division paul.bertels@myclearwater.com 727-562-4794 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 1:05 PM To: Bertels, Paul Subject: Poinsetta or Poinsettia, St. or Ave. Paul, Hi. In the Community Development code, we list under sec. 3-1203, as a primary corridor: "Poinsetta Street". The question has come up that there are two spellings of this road: Poinsetta and Poinsettia we checked our city atlas and on city atlas page 267A it reads: "Poinsettia Avenue" on City atlas page 251B it reads: "Poinsetta Avenue" On the PPC's countywide maps for page 267A it reads: "Poinsettia street" and on their map for page 251B it reads "Poinsettia Avenue" and also "Poinsetta Avenue" Please help us get this sorted out for what is correct and where. The main thing for the code (ordinance) is to verify if the Primary corridor is the one on the beach (atlas 267A) with correct spelling and whether it is a street or avenue. Thanks, sandy Sandra E. Herman Planner III Planning Department City of Clearwater, Florida 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756-5520 PO Box 4748, 33758-4748 Telephone: (727) 562-4586 Fax: (727) 562-4865 sandra.herman@myclearwater.com Page 2 0 0 „ Herman, Sandra From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 9:31 AM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: FW: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Leslie, Attached is that (rather long) email -the top part is the discussion with Scott Rice about the new subsection C to section 3-914 proposed in Ordinance 8070-09. I went back and attached all the documents (on the other subjects in these emails) as they were emailed for your reference also. Please call me if you have any questions or comments about these emails. Thanks, Sandy From: Rice, Scott Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:43 AM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Shoberg, Elliot E. Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, It seems like what we are struggling with here is a want rather than a need. This cannot be a "shall do" because we are not ready to give anyone stormwater credit for low impact techniques. Preservation of native vegetation is "encouraged" in 3-1202.6.2. 1 cannot find anywhere in the Code where minimal land disturbance or minimizing impervious area is encouraged. Our current tools only address design criteria for a pond or payment in lieu if a pond is not practical. Before we can change our stormwater design manual we need to see what the state is going to implement in 2010. I think the best way to handle it is how you have it drafted. D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:22 PM To: Rice, Scott Subject: FW: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Hi. This proposed CDC requirement (below in green) is still being questioned as to why we are including it in the CDC amendments. Two things: in CDC Section 3-901 it says that the City of Clearwater 9 0 Stormwater Drainage Criteria Manual is incorporated by reference into the CDC; and CDC Section 3- 914 Stormwater detention facilities is set up to allow the city engineer to consider alternatives in situations where he determines that the standards are impractical to be met for a development. I think I am reading these correctly (?). The Comprehensive Plan policy F.2.1.10 says to "encourage Low Impact Development techniques" through site plan and internal review processes. Do you feel your staff has the tools to do this already through internal reviews using the Stormwater Drainage Criteria Manual, etc., or that you need a stronger "shall do" CDC requirement for this one? I am told that we can't say "encourage" in the CDC. I am trying to get the DRAFT ordinance ready to go to Gina Clayton on Friday for her to review. Please advise on this one. Thanks, Sandy Section X. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: C. The use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management. such as minimal land disturbance. the preservation of native vegetation. and the minimization of impervious cover, is encouraged throuah site elan and internal review processes. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:44 PM To: Rice, Scott Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott-See my responses below in purple and attached are the proposed changes. Please review and let me know what you think. Thanks. Sandy << File: Ord 8070-09 Proposed Engineering sections.docx >> i Ord 8070-09 'roposed Engineeri.. From: Rice, Scott Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 2:33 PM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Fahey, Robert; Quillen, Michael Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, 0 0 1 am sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you on these. We finished up the Engineer of Record presentations last Friday and I am now trying to catch up. On the following items: D.1.3.2 -To document this it may be best be handled in the Development Code (Sections 3-911 and 3-1911?). Currently if an individual parcel wishes to have sanitary service Engineering evaluates and determines a cost. If the cost is agreeable to the property owner they annex and bear the cost of the sanitary modifications. Although in my time with the City we have not had an entire development do this, it would follow the same path. It would seem that this could best be handled in the Code. The definition of "development" in the CDC does include subdivisions as well as construction or alteration of a structure or land, change of use, etc. Gina Clayton has advised to ask you all to include in your ordinance/manual. Is this going to work out ok for you? D.5.5.8 -Again as this is development related it probably would be best handled in the Code (Sections 3-911 and 3- 1901?). Proposed 3-1910 new "D" (see in attachment) F.2.1.10 - At this point the encouragement would be only verbal (unless Planning wants to offer increased density) and again it would seem that the Code (Sections 3-914 and' 3-1912?) is the best place for it. The state is working on a new Stormwater Rule scheduled to be implemented in mid 2010. Until we see the new rule we are not in a position to change our requirements. Proposed 3-914 new "C" (see in attachment) 1.1.3.2 - The City has excess permitted capacity for water and sewer to support foreseeable development. The fire department requires fire flow calculations that exceed domestic water needs for a development. At DRC review, we indicate to the applicant that any infrastructure modifications would be at their expense. The water supplier for a project is the City. Not sure the best way to handle this, but it would seem that a sentence in the Code would suffice (In Concurrency Management?). As per Gina, Engineering should include in their ordinance/manual (she didn't feel it should be included in the CDC). Does this work for you? I would be glad to work on these with you if you need the D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 4:27 PM To: Rice, Scott; Fahey, Robert Subject: FW: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Rob, Hi. 9 0 We are now taking care of the Wellhead Protection Ord. (to include in our ord. 8070-09) - shown as green highlighted in attachment. For the yellow highlighted policies, are we to assume that these will be covered in your manual or ordinance and/or that they will be taken care of administratively without requiring an amendment to the Community Development Code? Please let me know on these as I am working on the ordinance this week. Thank you. Sandy EAR LDRs Updated 05-20-09 Rice... << File: EAR LDRs Updated OS-20-09 Rice Fahey comments Portrait (3).docx >> From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:09 AM To: Rice, Scott; Fahey, Robert Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Hi. FYI - The EAR based comprehensive plan amendments were adopted by ord. 7993-08 on December 18, 2008. Regarding Comp. Plan Policies A.1.1.2 and D.5.7.3 pertaining to the Wellhead Protection Ordinance, is there a new tentative date for the wellhead ordinance to go forward to City Council? For Policies D.1.3.2, D.5.5.8, F.2.1.10 and 1.1.3.2, are we to assume that these will be covered in your manual or ordinance and /or that they will be taken care of administratively without requiring an amendment to the Community Development Code? Gina Clayton doesn't feel we need to include any of the above in the Community Development Code unless you advise otherwise. So she asked me to check with you. Thank you for your time on this. Sandy << File: A04-01420 A04-00046 Wellhead Protection Code Amendment.oft >> << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-20-09 Rice & Fahey comments Portrait.doc >> A04-01420 EAR LDRs Updated A04-00046 We... 05-20-09 Rice... From: Rice, Scott Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:03 AM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Fahey, Robert Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, 9 0 See notes on your spreadsheet. << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09 (3).doc >> << File: A04-01420 A04-00046 Wellhead Protection Code Amendment.oft >> i EAR LDRs Updated A04-01420 05-19-09 (3).... A04-00046 We... D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:20 AM To: Rice, Scott Subject: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Hi. I am now working on an ordinance to amend the Community Development Code to include the changes pursuant to the 2008 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as a result of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Please take a quick look at the yellow highlighted goals, objectives or policies and let me know if these are already covered by your ordinance - make notes under "Other Comments" please. Thanks. Sandy << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09.doc >> EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09.doc Herman, Sandra From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:09 AM To: Clayton; Gina Subject: RE: Ord. 8070-09 EAR Based LDRs Ok, thanks. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 4:41 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Ord. 8070-09 EAR Based LDRs You can go ahead and send and tell her I haven't reviewed yet. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 2:56 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Ord. 8070-09 EAR Based LDRs Gina, Hi. I don't know if you have had a chance yet to review the draft for Ord. 8070-09 EAR Based LDRs. Attached below is the ordinance revised with the change to fence height from 36" to 48" for waterfront properties (from Code V) that I was given yesterday to add to this ordinance (also I added subsection numbers in the title). I would like to send the draft ordinance of 8070-09 to Leslie next Weds. July 29`h to give her time for review prior to her upcoming vacation that she is planning around 8/10-8/17. Shall I wait for your comments or is it ok for me to go ahead and send her the draft on July 29th to review? Thanks, Sandy << File: Ord 8070-09 Draft Rev 07-24-09.docx >> Sandra E. Herman Planner III Planning Department City of Clearwater, Florida 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756-5520 PO Box 4748, 33758-4748 Telephone: (727) 562-4586 Fax: (727) 562-4865 sandra.herman@myclearwater.com C10 CSC 07 -31-09 1 1 -- B 0 Herman, Sandra From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 2:56 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Ord. 8070-09 EAR Based LDRs Gina, Hi. don't know if you have had a chance yet to review the draft for Ord. 8070-09 EAR Based LDRs. Attached below is the ordinance revised with the change to fence height from 36" to 48" for waterfront properties (from Code V) that I was given yesterday to add to this ordinance (also I added subsection numbers in the title). I would like to send the draft ordinance of 8070-09 to Leslie next Weds. July 29th to give her time for review prior to her upcoming vacation that she is planning around 8/10-8/17. Shall I wait for your comments or is it ok for me to go ahead and send her the draft on July 29th to review? Thanks, Sandy Ord 8070-09 Draft Rev 07-24-09... Sandra E. Herman Planner III Planning Department City of Clearwater, Florida 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756-5520 PO Box 4748, 33758-4748 Telephone: (727) 562-4586 Fax: (727) 562-4865 sandra.herman@myclearwater.com 9 0 Herman, Sandra From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:35 AM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: DRAFT of Ordinance 8070-09 Hi Leslie, Attached is the DRAFT of Ordinance 8070-09 (EAR Based LDRs) for your review. I wanted to give you at least one week to review it before you go on your August vacation (8/7?). Gina said to let you know that she hasn't had time to review it yet, but to go ahead and send it to you for your review. For Section 6, CDC Sec. 3-914, Scott Rice has requested we use "encourage" for this new subsection C that he would like to be included in the ordinance (from EAR Based Amendments to Comp Plan) - he doesn't want it to be a "shall". I will forward the email to you about this one. Please let me know what you think about this new subsection. Added to this ordinance are: -Sections 14 and 15: the wellhead protection amendment, -Section 1: Map Adjustments, flexible standards in IRT for automobile service station, major vehicle service, and service uses in IRT and outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the IRT district - 5 acre restriction as per PPC Rules (from Code V amendments), and -Section 4: waterfront yards fence maximum height requirements from 36" to 48" (also from Code V PPC Consistency ordinance). 1 Ord 8070-09 Draft Rev 07-24-09... Thanks, Sandy Sandra E. Herman Planner III Planning Department City of Clearwater, Florida 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756-5520 PO Box 4748, 33758-4748 Telephone: (727) 562-4586 Fax: (727) 562-4865 sandra.herman@myclearwater.com 0 0 Herman, Sandra From: Rice, Scott Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:43 AM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Shoberg, Elliot E. Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, It seems like what we are struggling with here is a want rather than a need. This cannot be a "shall do" because we are not ready to give anyone stormwater credit for low impact techniques. Preservation of native vegetation is "encouraged" in 3-1202.13.2. 1 cannot find anywhere in the Code where minimal land disturbance or minimizing impervious area is encouraged. Our current tools only address design criteria for a pond or payment in lieu if a pond is not practical. Before we can change our stormwater design manual we need to see what the state is going to implement in 2010. I think the best way to handle it is how you have it drafted. ' D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 5-1k w• trc??. cn.,rcSZ (ZZ? 9 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:22 PM To: Rice, Scott Subject: FW: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, ?- -- Hi. This proposed CDC requirement (below in green) is still being questioned as to why we are including it in the CDC amendments. Two things: in CDC Section 3-901 it says that the City of Clearwater Stormwater Drainage Criteria Manual is incorporated by reference into the CDC; and CDC Section 3- 914 Stormwater detention facilities is set up to allow the city engineer to consider alternatives in situations where he determines that the standards are impractical to be met for a development. I think I am reading these correctly (?). The Comprehensive Plan policy F.2.1.10 says to "encourage Low Impact Development techniques" through site plan and internal review processes. Do you feel your staff has the tools to do this already through internal reviews using the Stormwater Drainage Criteria Manual, etc., or that you need a stronger "shall do" CDC requirement for this one? I am told that we can't say "encourage" in the CDC. I am trying to get the DRAFT ordinance ready to go to Gina Clayton on Friday for her to review. Please advise on this one. Thanks, Sandy Section X. Thatrticle 3 "Development Standard Division 9 "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code; be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: C. The use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management. such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, is encouraged through site plan and internal review processes. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:44 PM To: Rice, Scott Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott - See my responses below in purple and attached are the proposed changes. Please review and let me know what you think. Thanks. Sandy << File: Ord 8070-09 Proposed Engineering sections.docx >> From: Rice, Scott Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 2:33 PM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Fahey, Robert; Quillen, Michael Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you on these. We finished up the Engineer of Record presentations last Friday and I am now trying to catch up. On the following items: D.1.3.2 -To document this it may be best be handled in the Development Code (Sections 3-911 and 3-1911?). Currently if an individual parcel wishes to have sanitary service Engineering evaluates and determines a cost. If the cost is agreeable to the property owner they annex and bear the cost of the sanitary modifications. Although in my time with the City we have not had an entire development do this, it would follow the same path. It would seem that this could best be handled in the Code. The definition of "development" in the CDC does include subdivisions as well as construction or alteration of a structure or land, change of use, etc. Gina Clayton has advised to ask you all to include in your ordinance/manual. Is this going to work out ok for you? D.5.5.8 -Again as this is development related it probably would be best handled in the Code (Sections 3-911 and 3- 1901?). 1? 1 0 0 Proposed 3-1910 new "D" (see in attachment) F.2.1.10 - At this point the encouragement would be only verbal (unless Planning wants to offer increased density) and again it would seem that the Code (Sections 3-914 and 3-1912?) is the best place for it. The state is working on a new Stormwater Rule scheduled to be implemented in mid 2010. Until we see the new rule we are not in a position to change our requirements. Proposed 3-914 new "C" (see in attachment) 1.1.3.2 - The City has excess permitted capacity for water and sewer to support foreseeable development. The fire department requires fire flow calculations that exceed domestic water needs for a development. At DRC review, we indicate to the applicant that any infrastructure modifications would be at their expense. The water supplier for a project is the City. Not sure the best way to handle this, but it would seem that a sentence in the Code would suffice (In Concurrency Management?). As per Gina, Engineering should include in their ordinance/manual (she didn't feel it should be included in the CDC). Does this work for you? I would be glad to work on these with you if you need the D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 4:27 PM To: Rice, Scott; Fahey, Robert Subject: FW: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Rob, Hi. We are now taking care of the Wellhead Protection Ord. (to include in our ord. 8070-09) - shown as green highlighted in attachment. For the yellow highlighted policies, are we to assume that these will be covered in your manual or ordinance and/or that they will be taken care of administratively without requiring an amendment to the Community Development Code? Please let me know on these as I am working on the ordinance this week. Thank you. Sandy << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-20-09 Rice Fahey comments Portrait (3).docx >> From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:09 AM To: Rice, Scott; Fahey, Robert Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Hi. FYI - The EAR based comprehensive plan amendments were adopted by ord. 7993-08 on December 18, 2008. Regarding Comp. Plan Policies A.1.1.2 and D.5.7.3 pertaining to the Wellhead Protection Ordinance, is there a new tentative date for the wellhead ordinance to go forward to City Council? For Policies D.1.3.2, D.5.5.8, F.2.1.10 and 1.1.3.2, are we to assume that these will be covered in your manual or ordinance and /or that they will be taken care of administratively without requiring an amendment to the Community Development Code? Gina Clayton doesn't feel we need to include any of the above in the Community Development Code unless you advise otherwise. So she asked me to check with you. Thank you for your time on this. Sandy << File: A04-01420 A04-00046 Wellhead Protection Code Amendment.oft >> << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-20-09 Rice & Fahey comments Portrait.doc >> From: Rice, Scott Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:03 AM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Fahey, Robert Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, See notes on your spreadsheet. << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09 (3).doc >> << File: A04-01420 A04-00046 Wellhead Protection Code Amendment.oft >> D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:20 AM To: Rice, Scott Subject: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Hi. I am now working on an ordinance to amend the Community Development Code to include the changes pursuant to the 2008 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as a result of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Please take a quick look at the yellow highlighted goals, objectives or policies and let me know if these are already covered by your ordinance - make notes under "Other Comments" please. Thanks. Sandy << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09.doc >> 0, 0 Herman, Sandra From: Lee, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:34 PM To: Herman; Sandra; Porter, Catherine Subject: CDC Section 4-902.A Correction Section 4-902.A reads: A. An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity shall be filed with the community development coordinator as part of an application for development approval and shall include such fees as are required by Section 4-202(E). 4-202(E) is "Issuance of development order"; the CDC should be corrected to reference the appropriate section (4- 202(2)), which addresses fees. F. Fees. Except for those applications submitted on behalf of governmental agencies, all applications for development approval shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee established from time-to-time by the city commission and maintained as Appendix A to the City Code. Thanks! Cate Lee Planner 11 Planning Department CRA, of Clearwater T: 727.562.9557 F: 727-562.48615 0 0 Herman, Sandra From: Rice, Scott Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:31 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sounds good. I am not sure if we need it in both places. If 3-914 covers all development it may not be needed in 3-1912 D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:24 AM To: Rice, Scott Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, What if we change the language as follows (which I need to do anyway because we don't call it "site plan" review anymore): The use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, is encouraged through the applicable development review process. This would cover subdivision reviews and any other type of development review. If you still want it in both sections, I'll be glad to add it for review by Gina. Sandy From: Rice, Scott Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:42 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, These look good. My only question is should the statement regarding low impact development also be included in 3- 1912? D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 0 0 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:44 PM To: Rice, Scott Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott - See my responses below in purple and attached are the proposed changes. Please review and let me know what you think. Thanks. Sandy << File: Ord 8070-09 Proposed Engineering sections.docx >> From: Rice, Scott Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 2:33 PM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Fahey, Robert; Quillen, Michael Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you on these. We finished up the Engineer of Record presentations last Friday and I am now trying to catch up. On the following items: D.1.3.2 -To document this it may be best be handled in the Development Code (Sections 3-911 and 3-1911?). Currently if an individual parcel wishes to have sanitary service Engineering evaluates and determines a cost. If the cost is agreeable to the property owner they annex and bear the cost of the sanitary modifications. Although in my time with the City we have not had an entire development do this, it would follow the same path. It would seem that this could best be handled in the Code. The definition of "development" in the CDC does include subdivisions as well as construction or alteration of a structure or land, change of use, etc. Gina Clayton has advised to ask you all to include in your ordinance/manual. Is this going to work out ok for you? D.5.5.8 -Again as this is development related it probably would be best handled in the Code (Sections 3-911 and 3- 1901?). Proposed 3-1910 new "D" (see in attachment) F.2.1.10 - At this point the encouragement would be only verbal (unless Planning wants to offer increased density) and again it would seem that the Code (Sections 3-914 and 3-1912?) is the best place for it. The state is working on a new Stormwater Rule scheduled to be implemented in mid 2010. Until we see the new rule we are not in a position to change our requirements. Proposed 3-914 new °C (see in attachment) 1.1.3.2 -The City has excess permitted capacity for water and sewer to support foreseeable development. The fire department requires fire flow calculations that exceed domestic water needs for a development. At DRC review, we indicate to the applicant that any infrastructure modifications would be at their expense. The water supplier for a project is the City. Not sure the best way to handle this, but it would seem that a sentence in the Code would suffice (In Concurrency Management?). As per Gina, Engineering should include in their ordinance/manual (she didn't feel it should be included in the CDC). Does this work for you? I would be glad to work on these with you if you need the D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 4:27 PM To: Rice, Scott; Fahey, Robert Subject: FW: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Rob, Hi. We are now taking care of the Wellhead Protection Ord. (to include in our ord. 8070-09) - shown as green highlighted in attachment. For the yellow highlighted policies, are we to assume that these will be covered in your manual or ordinance and/or that they will be taken care of administratively without requiring an amendment to the Community Development Code? Please let me know on these as I am working on the ordinance this week. Thank you. Sandy << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-20-09 Rice Fahey comments Portrait (3).docx >> From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:09 AM To: Rice, Scott; Fahey, Robert Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Hi. FYI - The EAR based comprehensive plan amendments were adopted by ord. 7993-08 on December 18, 2008. Regarding Comp. Plan Policies A.1.1.2 and D.5.7.3 pertaining to the Wellhead Protection Ordinance, is there a new tentative date for the wellhead ordinance to go forward to City Council? For Policies D.1.3.2, D.5.5.8, F.2.1.10 and 1.1.3.2, are we to assume that these will be covered in your manual or ordinance and /or that they will be taken care of administratively without requiring an amendment to the Community Development Code? Gina Clayton doesn't feel we need to include any of the above in the Community Development Code unless you advise otherwise. So she asked me to check with you. Thank you for your time on this. Sandy << File: A04-01420 A04-00046 Wellhead Protection Code Amendment.oft >> << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-20-09 Rice & Fahey comments Portrait.doc >> From: Rice, Scott Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:03 AM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Fahey, Robert Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, See notes on your spreadsheet. << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09 (3).doc >> << File: A04-01420 A04-00046 Wellhead Protection Code Amendment.oft >> D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:20 AM To: Rice, Scott Subject: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Hi. I am now working on an ordinance to amend the Community Development Code to include the changes pursuant to the 2008 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as a result of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Please take a quick look at the yellow highlighted goals, objectives or policies and let me know if these are already covered by your ordinance - make notes under "Other Comments" please. Thanks. Sandy << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09.doc >> 0 0 Herman, Sandra From: Rice, Scott Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:42 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, These look good. My only question is should the statement regarding low impact development also be included in 3- 1912? D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:44 PM To: Rice, Scott Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott- See my responses below in purple and attached are the proposed changes. Please review and let me know what you think. Thanks. Sandy << File: Ord 8070-09 Proposed Engineering sections.docx >> From: Rice, Scott Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 2:33 PM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Fahey, Robert; Quillen, Michael Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you on these. We finished up the Engineer of Record presentations last Friday and I am now trying to catch up. On the following items: D.1.3.2 -To document this it may be best be handled in the Development Code (Sections 3-911 and 3-1911?). Currently if an individual parcel wishes to have sanitary service Engineering evaluates and determines a cost. If the cost is agreeable to the property owner they annex and bear the cost of the sanitary modifications. Although in my time with the City we have not had an entire development do this, it would follow the same path. It would seem that this could best be handled in the Code. The definition of "development" in the CDC does include subdivisions as well as construction or alteration of a structure or land, change of use, etc. Gina Clayton has advised to ask you all to include in your ordinance/manual. Is this going to work out ok for you? D.5.5.8 - Again as this is development related it probably would be best handled in the Code (Sections 3-911 and 3- 1901?). Proposed 3-1910 new "D" (see in attachment) F.2.1.10 - At this point the encouragement would be only verbal (unless Planning wants to offer increased density) and again it would seem that the Code (Sections 3-914 and 3-1912?) is the best place for it. The state is working on a new Stormwater Rule scheduled to be implemented in mid 2010. Until we see the new rule we are not in a position to change our requirements. Proposed 3-914 new "C" (see in attachment) 1.1.3.2 - The City has excess permitted capacity for water and sewer to support foreseeable development. The fire department requires fire flow calculations that exceed domestic water needs for a development. At DRC review, we indicate to the applicant that any infrastructure modifications would be at their expense. The water supplier for a project is the City. Not sure the best way to handle this, but it would seem that a sentence in the Code would suffice (In Concurrency Management?). As per Gina, Engineering should include in their ordinance/manual (she didn't feel it should be included in the CDC). Does this work for you? I would be glad to work on these with you if you need the D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 4:27 PM To: Rice, Scott; Fahey, Robert Subject: FW: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Rob, Hi. We are now taking care of the Wellhead Protection Ord. (to include in our ord. 8070-09) - shown as green highlighted in attachment. For the yellow highlighted policies, are we to assume that these will be covered in your manual or ordinance and/or that they will be taken care of administratively without requiring an amendment to the Community Development Code? Please let me know on these as I am working on the ordinance this week. Thank you. Sandy << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-20-09 Rice Fahey comments Portrait (3).docx >> 0 0 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:09 AM To: Rice, Scott; Fahey, Robert Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Scott, Hi. FYI - The EAR based comprehensive plan amendments were adopted by ord. 7993-08 on December 18, 2008. Regarding Comp. Plan Policies A.1.1.2 and D.5.7.3 pertaining to the Wellhead Protection Ordinance, is there a new tentative date for the wellhead ordinance to go forward to City Council? For Policies D.1.3.2, D.5.5.8, F.2.1.10 and 1.1.3.2, are we to assume that these will be covered in your manual or ordinance and /or that they will be taken care of administratively without requiring an amendment to the Community Development Code? Gina Clayton doesn't feel we need to include any of the above in the Community Development Code unless you advise otherwise. So she asked me to check with you. Thank you for your time on this. Sandy << File: A04-01420 A04-00046 Wellhead Protection Code Amendment.oft >> << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-20-09 Rice & Fahey comments Portrait.doc >> From: Rice, Scott Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:03 AM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Fahey, Robert Subject: RE: Stormwater / Drainage regulations Sandy, See notes on your spreadsheet. << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09 (3).doc >> << File: A04-01420 A04-00046 Wellhead Protection Code Amendment.oft >> D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:20 AM To: Rice, Scott Subject: Stormwater / Drainage regulations 3 Scott, Hi. I am now working on an ordinance to amend the Community Development Code to include the changes pursuant to the 2008 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as a result of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Please take a quick look at the yellow highlighted goals, objectives or policies and let me know if these are already covered by your ordinance - make notes under "Other Comments" please. Thanks. Sandy << File: EAR LDRs Updated 05-19-09.doc >> 0 0 Herman, Sandra From: Rice, Scott Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 2:35 PM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Bluff 1 am not aware of any. D. Scott Rice, P.E. Assistant Engineering Director City of Clearwater (727) 562-4781 From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:32 AM To: Rice, Scott Subject: Bluff Scott, Hi. Does Engineering have anything in manuals or ordinances that addresses preservation or consideration of the features of the "Bluff" for developments/redevelopments? Sandy Sandra E. Herman Planner III Planning Department City of Clearwater, Florida 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756-5520 PO Box 4748, 33758-4748 Telephone: (727) 562-4586 Fax: (727) 562-4865 sandra.herman@mycIearwater.com • Herman, Sandra From: Chesney, Ed Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:14 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Green question I think on a small (residential) scale it is ok, but do not see it in a commercial setting. I have not seen any policies on them, but I'm sure they exist in other communities. Pinellas County had a work shop some time ago on how to set one up in your backyard. -----Original Message From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 4:13 PM To: Chesney, Ed Subject: FW: Green question Have you had a chance to think about this? From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 2:50 PM To: Chesney, Ed Subject: Green question Ed, Hi. Recall I ran into you and that question raised was how you all feel about collecting rainwater for irrigation. Are you supportive of this and do you have policies or proposed policies for sustainability such as this? Sandy Sandra E. Herman Planner III Planning Department City of Clearwater, Florida 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756-5520 PO Box 4748, 33758-4748 Telephone: (727) 562-4586 Fax: (727) 562-4865 sandra.herman@mycIearwater.com • r Herman, Sandra From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:35 PM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Matzke, Lauren Subject: PPC Consistency Item to go with TA2009-03006 It is my understanding, and please confirm Lauren, that the following is the only PPC consistency item that needs to be addressed in this TA. PPC ISSUE 23 The proposed amendments to Sections 2-1302 and 2-1303 limit some but not all of the non-industrial secondary uses in the IL future land use plan category to a maximum of five acres. The proposed amendments to Section 2- 1302 do not limit vehicle service uses and the proposed amendments to Section 2-1303 do not limit automobile service station, major vehicle service, outdoor recreation/entertainment, and retail sales and service uses. Lauren Comments: This is one of those things where pretty much everything is limited in some way and could potentially end up with a footnote for everything. But they limited their comments to 4 uses in 2-1303, which could require only 2 footnotes. Question would be whether to renumber (again) or just add to the bottom of the ordinance, and does this impact advertising, etc. Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. Automobile service station, major vehicle service. and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Anv such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the IndustrialLimited (IL) future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Recreation/Open Space which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. It is also my understanding that 2-1302 referred to above was addressed in Code V. Pls. confirm. Catherine W. Porter, AICP Long Range Planning Manager City of Clearwater Planning Department 100 S. Myrtle Avenue - P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 727-562-4626 - FAX 727-562-4865 catherine. porter(a)-myclearwater.com e;? 060609 Robert Tefft RE Green question.txt From: Tefft, Robert Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:16 AM TO: Porter, Catherine; Herman, Sandra Cc: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Green question The current code doesn't appear to discuss the collection of rain water at all. If it was done at a SFR, then I doubt we would even know or care as typically they are not required to have an irrigation system. MFR and commercial properties are required to have an irrigation system, but there isn't anything saying that such a property wouldn't be able to use rain water for irrigation. However, the code does require that "if available, reclaimed water shall be used for irrigation purposes" (this would apply to SFR, MFR and commercial alike). It's probably possible for MFR and commercial properties to use collected rain water for irrigation purposes, but there would still need to be another connected source for them, i.e. the public potable water supply. I agree with Ed, it makes more sense (now at least) for SFR'S. From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:59 AM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Tefft, Robert Subject: RE: Green question If someone did it right now, would it be allowed, or do we need language allowing it? or is it prohibited now? Is this a question for Robert? From: Herman, Sandra sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:48 AM To: Porter, Catherine Subject: RE: Green question He says it would be good to use in a Green LEED type permitting tool box, but he doesn't recommend an ordinance requirement now. It would be too problematic - it just doesn't fit everywhere and retrofitting would be difficult (existing structures may not be built for the roof to support it). From: Porter, Catherine sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:48 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Green question Does he not want it in a coml. setting, or does he just not see it as feasible on a large scale. From: Herman, Sandra Page 1 i 060609 Robert Tefft RE Green question.txt sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:18 AM To: Porter, Catherine; Clayton, Gina Subject: FW: Green question Gina, Hi. You had asked me to check with Ed Chesney on whether Engineering is supportive of the "rainwater collection for irrigation purposes" approach. Ed's response is below. Sandy From: Chesney, Ed Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:14 AM To: Herman, Sandra Subject: RE: Green question I think on a small (residential) scale it is ok, but do not see it in a commercial setting. I have not seen any policies on them, but I'm sure they exist in other communities. Pinellas County had a work shop some time ago on how to set one up in your backyard. -----Original Message----- From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 4:13 PM To: Chesney, Ed Subject: FW: Green question Have you had a chance to think about this? From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 2:50 PM To: Chesney, Ed subject: Green question Ed, Hi. Recall I ran into you and that question raised was how you all feel about collecting rainwater for irrigation. Are you supportive of this and do you have policies or proposed policies for sustainability such as this? Sandy Sandra E. Herman Planner III Planning Department City of Clearwater, Florida 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756-5520 PO Box 4748, 33758-4748 Telephone: (727) 562-4586 Fax: (727) 562-4865 sandra.herman@myclearwater.com Page 2 0 0 Herman, Sandra From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 10:31 AM To: Herman, Sandra; Rice, Scott Cc: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: A04-01420: RE: A04-00046: Wellhead Protection Code Amendment Sandy and Scott, Leslie requested that the attached draft ordinance be forwarded to you. Gwen Hollander Legal Staff Assistant Clearwater City Attorney's Office (727) 562-4013 i doc 42 9ATtif oc ?d 7v D 70 r4L CeslieD ORDINANCE NO. -08 or 09 1?, FY?'Yl AN ORDINANCE OF THE. CITY OF CLEAR WATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE ILI, WELLHEAD PROTECTION,. SECTION. 24.63 PERMIT-REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER;. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The City of Clearwater recognizes the need to amend Section 24.63 by amending wellhead protection permit language; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.63. Permit - Required, Code. of Ordinances is hereby amended to read:. Sec. 24.63. Permit-Required. (1). A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director fnr anv npw business: commercial. industrial or other activity that has the water well. Withih the Gi-, _R1 of the subjeGt prepeFty us within 500 feet of a eetaf?le-vqateF*i0ell. A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new residential construction on property located within the city if any portion of the subject.property is within. 100 feet of a potable. Water well. A wellhead protection permit may be issued. by/the engineering director after review of the application and protection-containment plan (if required) submitted by the applicant. No business tax receipt or_building permit.shall be issued for any activity for which .a wellhead protection permit is required until such permit has been issued. Permits shall have a.term not to exceed 12 months and shall expire on March 15 of each. year. Applications for annual permit renewal shall be submitted no later than 30 days prior to permit expiration. Section 2. `Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.64. Permit requirements; Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read: Sec. 24:64. Permit requirements: (1) Activities within a 5007foot radial distance around a potable water supply well shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 62-521, F.A.C., Wellhead Protection. 1 SAOrdinances - drafts - mis6wellhead protection code amendment.doc Ordinance'No. -08 0 (2) Activities defined as potentially high riWto ground water quality in Chapter 62- 555.312, F.A.C. shall not be permitted within 100 feet of an,exist ng potable water . supply well. (3) Activities defined as a moderate risk to.ground. water quality, in Chapter 62- 555.312, F.A.C. shall not be permitted within 50 feet of an existing potable water supply well. (4) If any new activity is proposed within 1000 feet of apotable water supply well that has the potential to store or disc ha rqe:ha rinfu I quantities of known Rdustrial 9F ethe r -F; an residential use withe;; 5.00 feet ef a potable wat If any. contaminating material, is proposed to be used or stored for residential use-within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment-plan shall be submitted. (5) A wellhead protection permit application shall at a minimum include a location map of the potable water well and.1000 a89 feet surrounding the well,.plans for the proposed development or expansionkhange of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of the:proposed activity, ,a. listing of any contaminating material to be used `:or stored.on th0 site and a protection- containment plan if necessary. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED. ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Frank V. Hibbard. Mayor Approved as to form: Attest. Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Cynthia E. Goudeau . Assistant City Attorney City Clerk 2 Ordinance No. Herman, Sandra From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 10:07 AM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Rice, Scott; Hollander, Gwen Subject: RE: A04-01420: RE: A04-00046: Wellhead Protection Code Amendment I don't find it on our computer drives, so I believe it was forwarded to us from Engineering or Public Utilities. I am requesting Gwen to scan in the version I have and e-mail it to you. I will still need to review it before finalizing. From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 9:49 AM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Cc: Rice, Scott Subject: A04-01420: RE: A04-00046: Wellhead Protection Code Amendment Leslie, Hi. I am a bit confused on this one. We included all the language that Engineering gave us from the "wellhead protection ordinance" in Policy D.5.7.3 of the Utilities Element as a part of our EAR-Based Amendments to the Comp Plan. I have looked through our files and I haven't located your draft ordinance for amending 24.63 and 24.64 re Wellhead Protection (that's not to say it isn't truly there somewhere). If you still have the email where you sent the draft to me, please forward it again to me and let me know if I should include amendments to 24.63 and 24.64 in the ordinance amending the LDR's/CDC. Our tentative schedule is for Ordinance 8070-09 (EAR based LDR's) to be adopted by the CC on Dec. 3, 2009. 1 am working on this ordinance now with Planning Management and should be getting it to you for review in early August. Thanks Sandy X4586 From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 4:44 PM To: Herman, Sandra Cc: Rice, Scott Subject: A04-00046: Wellhead Protection Code Amendment Some time back I had drafted an ordinance implementing the EAR-Based Amendments and amending Code Sections 24.63 and 24.64 re Wellhead Protection. A previous e-mail indicated that the schedule for adoption of the implementing ordinances had them being adopted sometime following January 2009. Do you have an updated schedule for the adoption of this amendment? Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney City of Clearwater P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33758 (727) 562-4010 phone (727) 562-4021 fax Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law Admitted in Florida, Oregon, and the District of Columbia Senior Professional in Human Resources Cie i?w _ L_D h? Porter, Catherine op.- cn. From: Lee, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:00 PM To: Porter, Catherine Subject: Concurrency TA Hi Catherine, Taken from my Phase I Report: In the CDC, Section 4-901.6 doesn't list public transportation facilities as one of the exceptions, and should according to 9)-5.0055.8 ("public facilities" is listed, but has a distinct definition in the CDC, different than "public transportation facilities' o "Public transit facilities" are listed as an exception in 91-5.0055(8), and "public facilities" are listed as an exception in our CDC. However, the two definitions do not match. There are two options: ¦ Our CDC should be amended to read "Public transportation facilities" and amend our definition of "public transportation facilities" to include those listed by the F.S.; or ¦ Our CDC should be amended to read "Public transit facilities" and add a definition for "public transit facilities" that matches that of the F.S. 4-901.13 says: B. Exception. No certificate of concurrency/capacity is required for the following: 1. Replacement of structures that do not increase the demand for public facilities. 2. Room additions to residences. 3. Accessory structures to residences, including swimming pools, fences and walls. 4. Signs. 5. Utility infrastructure facilities. 6. Public facilities. 7. Telecommunication towers. 8. Parking garages and lots. 9. Fill-in permits if the original shell permit is vested prior to May 31, 1990, or passed a concurrency determination on or after May 31, 1990. 10. Expansions that were previously disclosed by the applicant and subject to a concurrency test as part of the original application of a phased development. 11. Projects that are vested. And 9J-5.0055.8 says: (8) CONCURRENCY EXCEPTION - FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT FACILITIES. Public transit facilities, as described in Section 163.3180(4)(b), F.S., shall not be subject to the concurrency requirement. And 163.3180(4)(b) F.S. says: (b) The concurrency requirement as implemented in local comprehensive plans does not apply to public transit facilities. 'a For the purposes of this paragraph, public transit facilities include transit stations and terminals; transit station parking; park-and-ride lots; intermodal public transit connection or transfer facilities; fixed bus, guideway, and rail stations-, and airport passenger terminals and concourses, air cargo facilities, and hangars for the maintenance or storage of aircraft. As used in this paragraph, the terms "terminals" and "transit facilities" do not include seaports or commercial or residential 1 development constructed in conjunction with a public transit facility. And in the CDC we define "public facilities" as: Public facility means a building, use or structure owned or occupied by a federal, state or local government agency, such as a jail, housing for persons who are participating in work release programs or who have previously served and completed terms of imprisonment for violations for criminal laws, sanitary landfill, solid waste transfer or disposal facility, wastewater treatment facility, or hazardous waste treatment or storage facility, but not including a governmental use, military facility, residential-care home, rehabilitation center, or education or health institution. And in the CDC we define "public transportation facilities" as: Public transportation facilities means passenger terminals, stations, shelters and related facilities primarily intended for transportation. Hope that helps. Cate Lee Planner II Planning De partirient Cite of Clearwater T : 127.562.455 F: 727562.4865 ORDINANCE NO. 7997-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT CRITERIA BY WHICH SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS MAY BE PERMITTED IN CERTAIN AREAS, PROVIDE A FEE FOR SUCH SIGNAGE, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR EDITORIAL CHANGES BY AMENDING SECTION 3-1803.1, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL d EXCEPTION TO THE "PROHIBITED SIGNS" LIST FOR SUCH SIGNS; M AMENDING SECTION 3-1806.6, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 7, SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS, TO PROVIDE FOR PLACEMENT OF SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS IN CERTAIN AREAS; AMENDING SECTION 8-102, DEFINITIONS, BY ADDING A DEFINITION FOR TRADITIONAL URBAN CORRIDOR; AMENDING APPENDIX A, SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, TO PROVIDE A FEE FOR SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH ' THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR EXPIRATION AND - REPEAL ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF ADOPTION. WHEREAS, sandwich board signs have been determined on a trial basis and in limited circumstances to be desirable to permit in the City of Clearwater pursuant to Community Development Code Section 3-1806.B.7; and WHEREAS, the City adopted Community Development Code Section 3-1806.6.7 in order to allow limited placement of sandwich board signs for properties abutting public rights-of- way, and providing certain criteria; and WHEREAS, the Cleveland Street Streetscape Project is now complete, and it has been determined that on a trial basis and in limited circumstances it is desirable to allow the signs to continue to be present on a temporary basis not to exceed one additional year, in order to promote economic development and business activities in this developing area; and WHEREAS, said one year shall commence upon the date of adoption of this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, pursuant to its responsibilities as the Local Planning Agency, has reviewed this amendment, conducted a public hearing, considered all public testimony and has determined that this amendment is consistent with the City of Clearwater's Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council has fully considered the recommendations of the Community Development Board and testimony submitted at its public hearing; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 18, "Signs", Section 3- 1803, "Prohibited Signs", is hereby amended as follows: Ordinance No. 7997-08 Section 3-1803. Prohibited signs. The following types of signs are prohibited: 1. Sandwich board signs, except as provided in Section 3-1805.Y and 3-1806.B.7. Section 2. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 18, "Signs", Section 3- 1806.B.7, is hereby established to read as follows: Section 3-1806. Permitted signs requiring development review. B. Non-residential. 7. Sandwich board signs. No more than one sandwich board or "A" frame type signs may be placed adiacent to or upon public rights-of-way in front of a business location along traditional urban corridors within the Downtown (D) District in accordance with the following criteria: a. Sandwich board signs may be displayed on the sidewalk only during hours of operation of the business and within the linear frontage of the specific business location being advertised. Under no circumstance shall the sandwich board sign be stored exterior to the business location: b. The size of any sandwich board siqn shall not exceed 42 inches in height, 24 inches in width; C. No sandwich board siqn shall be placed so as to block any public way, or within the visibility triangle of intersections or driveways. Placement may not reduce sidewalk width to less than four feet clear area. Placement may not impede ingress or egress from a business entrance nor block access or visibility of a fire hydrant; d. The sandwich board sign shall be of a non-illuminated, freestanding two-sided design comprised of metal, wood or synthetic materials such as chalkboard. The sign shall not be made from plastic or use plastic lettering and shall not include a whiteboard: e. The sandwich board sign shall be professionally designed and may use shapes and forms indicative of the type of business and the services being advertised; f. Design must be reviewed and approved before placement. Placement prior to approval will not necessitate approval of the application as submitted: g. The sandwich board sign may not be attached to any structure or pole and may not include any moving parts or attachments, including but not limited to: balloons, pennants and streamers. However, attachable items such as a Ordinance No. 7997-08 9 0 removable chalkboard, that is intended to be an integral part of the sign and is not precluded by any other of these criteria, may be permitted; h. The applicant for a sandwich board sign shall indemnify the City from liability from matters arising from use of said sign and further shall obtain and provide the City evidence of minimum general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 in a form acceptable to the City; i. A nonrenewable permit shall be required and be issued for one calendar year or any portion thereof, but in no event shall the period of permit effectiveness extend beyond the expiration date of Ordinance no. 7997-08; and Signs failing to meet these criteria are subject to immediate removal from public street, road, highway, right-of-way, or other public property. Sandwich board signs permitted as provided for in this subsection and located upon public right- of-way may be moved or removed by the City for municipal purposes as may be necessary from time to time. Section 3. That Article 8, "Definitions and Rules of Construction", Section 8-102, "Definitions", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Traditional Urban Corridor means a_plot or parcel of land used for non-residential or commercial purposes, where owing to traditional urban development patterns structure location or placement is immediately adjacent to a public or private right-of-way. Additionally, such locations are where such urban development _patterns preclude placement of permanent freestanding signs * * * + ? t * x * tr Section 4. That Appendix A, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, and Charges", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: XVI. SIGNS: (2) Sandwich board signs 0 year or portion thereof) ..................... $25 00 Section 5. Amendments to the Community Development Code of the City of Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) are hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance. Section 6. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Ordinance No. 7997-08 • 11 Section 7. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 8. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law. Section 9. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, and shall expire and be repealed and be of no further force and effect one year from date of adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED September 4, 2008 PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: . J Leslie K. Doug all i es Assistant City Attorney September 18, 2008 OkV. V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cy t is E. Goudeau Cit Jerk 4 Ordinance No. 7997-08 4 0 PINELLAS PP-,%*, PLANNING C 0U N C I L COUNCIL MEMBERS 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 850 • Clearwater, Florida 3 3 75 5-41 60 Telephone 727.464.8250 • Fax 727.464.8212 • www.pinellasplanningcouncil.org October 20, 2009 Sandra E. Herman Planner III City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building 100 S. Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 F EqEq ` OCT232 .I f 66 'Jlr``1 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CITY OF CLEARWATER Mayor Beverley Billiris, Chairman Vice-Mayor Jerry Knight, Vice-Chairman Mayor Pat Gerard, Secretary Commissioner John Morroni, Treasurer Vice-Mayor Nina Bandoni Councilmember Sandra L. Bradbury Commissioner Dave Carson Councilmember John Doran Councilmember Jim Kennedy School Board Member Linda S. Lerner Commissioner Stephanie Oddo Mayor Jim Ronecker Mayor Patricia J. Shontz David P. Healey, AICP Executive Director RE: Review of Revisions to Proposed Amendments to the City of Clearwater's Land Development Regulations (LDRs) (Ordinance No. 8070-009) and Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance No. 8088-09) for Consistency with the Countywide Rules Dear Sandra: We are in receipt of your email dated October 19, 2009, regarding the revisions to the proposed amendments to the City's LDRs and Comprehensive Plan referenced above. The first drafts were reviewed in letters dated October 8th (Ord. No. 8088-09) and October 12th (Ord. No. 8070-09). Pursuant to Division 3.3 of the Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan (Countywide Rules), Council staff has reviewed the proposed amendments for consistency with the Countywide Rules as follows: • The proposed revisions to Ordinance Nos. 8070-009 and 8088-09 are either consistent with the Countywide Rules or are not governed by the consistency criteria of the Countywide Rules and therefore are not subject to the consistency provisions. Thank you for forwarding the revisions for review. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 464-8250. Sincerely, Christopher M. Mettler Program Planner cc: Councilmember John Doran, PPC Representative PLANNING FOR THE PINELLAS COMMUNITY .I E OCT 2 3 2009 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CITY OF CLEARWATER .6 0 Herman,,Sandra From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 4:54 PM To: 'cmettler@pinellascounty.org' Subject: FW: CIE Update and EAR-based LDRs Attachments: Ord 8070-09 CDB 102009 CC1 111709 No DRAFT rev100709.docx; Ordinance 8088-09 CIE Update 09 CDB 102009.docx From: Herman, Sandra Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 4:50 PM To: 'cmettler@pinellascounty.org' Subject: FW: CIE Update and EAR-based LDRs Chris, Hi. I received your letters regarding these two cases and that there are no concerns with them. Thank you. As I said I would send you the updated documents, here are the two documents for the Community Development Board on October 20, 2009. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks, Sandy Herman Planner III City of Clearwater 562-4586 E ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO FURTHER THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR EDITORIAL CHANGES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 1-108, "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY", TO RENAME THE SECTION AS "FUTURE LAND USE MAP" AND TO MAKE "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY" INTO A NEW SUBSECTION 1- 108.A, AND TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-108.13 "MAP ADJUSTMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR CRITERIA FOR MAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER/DRAINAGE FEATURE, PRESERVATION, AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE CATEGORIES, AND AMENDING SECTION 1-109, "ZONING ATLAS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-109.E, "ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS", TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS TO BE MADE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS", SECTION 2-1303, "TABLE 2-1303", TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, MAJOR VEHICLE SERVICE, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE USES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT USES IN THE IRT ZONING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SECTION 3-804, "SETBACK AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-804.13.1.c.30 INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF NON-OPAQUE FENCES FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES ON WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-804.C AND TO DELETE GRAPHICS; AMENDING SECTION 3-904, "SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE", SUBSECTION 3-904.13, TO INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE FOR WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING GRAPHIC; AMENDING SECTION 3-908, "PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS AND OVER STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY", SUBSECTION 3- 908.A.1, TO DECREASE THE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR AWNINGS FROM NINE FEET TO EIGHT FEET; AMENDING SECTION 3-914, "STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-914.C, TO ADD THE USE OF "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT" TECHNIQUES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 3-1202, "GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 3-1202.B.3, TO ADD "FLORIDA- FRIENDLY PLANT MATERIALS" TO THOSE PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE "NATIVE TO CENTRAL FLORIDA` AMENDING SECTION 3-1805, "SIGNS PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT", TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-1805.0, TO ELIMINATE SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, AND TO RE-LETTER THE REMAINING SUBSECTIONS, AMENDING SECTION 3-1910, "SAME-WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-1910.D, TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO PROVIDE Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 INTERNAL RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS IF THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WHERE RECLAIMED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES", SECTION 4-607 "HISTORIC DESIGNATION", SUBSECTION 4-607.13, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO INITIATE AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND AMENDING SECTION 4-901, "AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY", SUBSECTION 4-901.C.6., TO ADD "TRANSPORTATION" TO "PUBLIC FACILITIES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION", SECTION 8-102, "DEFINITIONS", TO REPLACE THE DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA" WITH A NEW DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL STORM AREA", AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE III, WELLHEAD PROTECTION, SECTION 24.63 PERMIT- REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A WELLHEAD PROTECTION PERMIT AND A PROTECTION-CONTAINMENT PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE DISTANCE FROM 500 FEET TO 1,000 FEET REQUIRED FROM A WELL FOR POTENTIAL EXPANSION/CHANGE OF AN EXISTING USE WITH CONTAMINATING MATERIALS; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted a new Community Development Code on January 21, 1999 which was effective on March 8, 1999, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Community Development Code for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by Clearwater Ordinance No. 7993-08, on December 18, 2008, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has determined where the Community Development Code needs clarification and revision, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater recognizes the need to amend Section 24.63 and Section 24.64, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, by amending wellhead protection permit language; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-108, "Countywide Consistency", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: -2- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Section 1-108. Future land use map 0 A. Countywide consistency. Applications for development approval shall be consistent with the provisions of this Community Development Code and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. Development potential is based on the applicable zoning district and as permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. In cases where there is a difference between the density permitted in the zoning district and that which is permitted by the land use classification, the more restrictive shall prevail. In addition, uses of land shall be consistent with uses permitted in the assigned zoning district as well as the uses permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. B. Map adjustments. Plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories may be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided that such map adjustments are consistent with a jurisdictional boundary determination under state agency rules which is consistent with such rules; or are consistent with an approved site or project plan for a body of water or drainage feature; or are consistent with the purpose and characteristics of the particular category being adjusted and are based upon a finding of appropriateness by the Community Development Coordinator that such adjustment is de minimis in extent and effect. Section 2. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-109, "Zoning Atlas", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1-109. Zoning atlas. ********** E. Adjustments to the zoning atlas. Zoning atias adjustments may be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions, or based upon historical data. Section 3. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 13, "Industrial, Research and Technology District ("IRT"), Section 2-1303, "Table 2-1303", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. The following uses are Level One permitted uses in the IRT District subject to the standards and criteria set out in this Section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. Table 2-1303. "IRT" District Flexible Standard Development Min. Lot Min. Lot Max Uses Area Width Min. Setbacks . Height MIN. OFF-STREET (sq. ft.) ?.) ?) fit) PARKING Side/ Front* Rear Automobile Service Stationsu 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA Major Vehicle Serviced 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA -3- Ordinance No. 8070-09 9 0 Manufacturing (2 (41 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1;000 SF GFA Offices 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA t--10/1,000 SF Land Area or as determined by the Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment 40,'000 200 20 15 30 community development coordinator based on ITE Manual standards Outdoor Storage 10,000 100 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Parking Lots 10,000 100 20 15 n/a n/a Public Facilities 10,000 100 20 15 50 1--2 per 1,000 GFA Public Transportation Facilities(4) (2) n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 n/a Publishing and Printing 10,000-- 20,000 • 100-- 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Research and Technology 10,000 100 20 15 50 2/1.000 SF GFA Residential Shelters8(J) 5,000 50 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Retail Sales and Services(J) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Restaurants(6) (4) 5,000-- 10,000 50- 100 20 15 30 7--15 spaces per 1,000 GFA Self Storage 10,000 100 20 15 50 1 per 20--25 units plus 2 for ' manager s office TV/Radio Studios 10,000 100 20 15 50 4/1000 SF GFA Utility/Infrastructure Facilities(77) n/a n/a 20 15 n/a n/a Vehicle Sales/Displays and Major 40,000 200 20 15 30 1.5/1,000 SF Lot Sales Area Vehicle Sales/Displays(8) (6) Vehicle Service( (6) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Veterinary Offices or Animal 10,000 100 20 15 30 5/1,000 SF GFA Grooming Who lesale/Distribution/Warehouse 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Facility *The front setback may be reduced to 15 feet for parking lots provided the land area is not sufficient to accommodate the full setback requirement and the reduction results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance and landscaping is in excess of the minimum required. 8 Automobile service station major vehicle service and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (2) M In the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category, manufacturing shall be limited to a use engaged in the manufacture, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, storage, sales and distribution of goods, and shall not include or allow for any exterior storage or processing of equipment or materials of any kind. (3) Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the Industrial Limited (1L) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres Any such use alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (4) (2)---Public transportation facilities shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. -4- Ordinance No. 8070-09 (5) (3) Residential shelters shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (6) (4) Restaurants that are accessory or incidental to any permitted use will not require Flexible Standard Development application for review. Restaurants located in the 1L future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such use and all contiguous like uses. Restaurants located in the IG future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. u (5) Utility/infrastructure uses shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (8) (6) Vehicle sales/displays, major vehicle sales/displays, and/or vehicle service in the Industrial Limited land use category shall not exceed five acres. In the Industrial General category such use shall not exceed 25 percent or the floor area and shall be accessory. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres or 25 percent of the floor area shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. ********** Section 4. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 8, "Fences and Walls", Section 3-804, "Setback and height requirements", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-804. Setback and height requirements. B. Side and rear setback areas. Fences and walls shall be permitted to a maximum height of six feet between the principal structure and any side or rear lot line with the following exceptions: a. Fences and wails may be permitted lip t0 eight feet in1 1 ieigllIt if located ii I ii It: 11 Idustriai, Research, and Technology District ("IRT). b. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height in the Commercial District through Level One, (Flexible Standard Development) approval to buffer uses with drive- thru facilities, vehicle sales/displays, automobile service stations, outdoor retail sales, display and/or storage and residential zoning districts. If any fence is part of a Level Two review, the decision to approve the fence will be made by the Community Development Board. C. On those properties adjacent to water, fences proposed to be located within 20 feet of the property line adjacent to the water or within the required setback, whichever is greater, must be non-opaque and cannot exceed 48 inches in height. 1/1 aterf ent Fepery EXGept as provided in si bse Gtien 1 °r -2 --- forgo er wall is permitted within v Delete existing graphic. Delete existing graphic. -5- Ordinance No. 8070-09 9 0 Delete existing graphic. Section 5. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-904, "Sight visibility triangle", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-904. Sight visibility triangle. ********** B. To enhance views of the water from waterfront property, no structure or landscaping may be installed, other than a fence around a swimming pool or any non-opaque fences not exceeding 48 66 inches, within the sight visibility triangle described in the following figure, except as otherwise allowed in Article 3, Division 8. Remove existing graphic and replace with the following graphic. NO STRUCTURE OR LANDSCAPING MAY BE INSTALLED. OTHER THAN NON-OPAQUE FENCE NOT EXCEEDING 48" IN HEIGHT v WATER <20? PROPERTY LINE (TYPICAL) ? f STRUCTURE ,.jam I J 1 20 v I PROPERTY LINE, SEA WALL OR MEAN HIGH',NATER LINE, 'A'HICHEVER IS CLOSEST TOWARD THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY 20' V < 20` SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE -----? Enhanced Views Restrictions Section 6. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-908, "Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way", -of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-908. Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way. Certain building and other projections shall be permitted to extend into setback areas and may be permitted to encroach over street rights-of-way as follows: A. Building projections which are affixed solely to the building and not directly affixed to the ground such as building fascias, roof overhangs, eaves, canopies other than freestanding canopies, awnings, marquees, and other similar projections, shall be permitted to project into required setbacks as specified below. -6- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 9 1 1. In the Tourist, Commercial and Downtown Districts, such projections shall be limited to ten feet and shall be permitted into any required setback and over street rights-of-way provided a clearance of eight nRe feet over grade is maintained. In no case shall such projection be closer than five feet from the curbline or the shoulder of the roadway. Any awning with supports may be located up to the property line and any awning that projects into a right-of-way shall be cantilevered. Section 7. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-914. Stormwater detention facilities. ********** C. The use of low impact development techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, shall be required unless determined infeasible by the Engineering Department. Section 8. , That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 12, "Landscaping/Tree Protection", Section 3-1202, "General landscaping standards", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1202. General landscaping standards. ********** B. Plant material specifications. Except as provided in subsection (6) below, plant materials which are utilized to satisfy the landscaping required by this development code shall comply with the following minimum standards: ********** 3. Plant materials shall be those which are native to Central Florida, considered Florida- friendly plant materials, requiring minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides, and which are recommended in the Plant Guide of the Southwest Florida Water Management District are strongly encouraged. ********** Section 9. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 18, "Signs", Section 3-1805, "Signs permitted without a permit", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to delete subsection 3-1805.U and re-letter the subsequent sections as appropriate: Section 3-1805. Signs permitted without a permit. The following signs may be developed without development review pursuant to Article 4 of this development code: -7- Ordinance No. 8070-09 ********** Section 10. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 19, "Subdivision Design Standards", Section 3-1910, "Same--Water supply facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1910. Sa4re-Water supply facilities. D. When new subdivisions are being developed at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years from the issuance of the development order, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. Section 11. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 6, "Level Three Approvals", Section 4-607, "Historic designation", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-607. Historic designation. B. Application. An application for historic designation may be initiated by the City or by a property owner based on a report which includes, at a minimum, the following: The location and boundaries of the property or district. 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district. 4. A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within a district. ********** Section 12. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-901, "Authority and applicability", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-901. Authority and applicability. C. Exception. No certificate of concurrency/capacity is required for the following: -8- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • 6. Public transportation facilities. • Section 13. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-902, "Application and procedures", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-902. Application and procedures. A. An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity shall be filed with the community development coordinator as part of an application for development approval and shall include such fees as are required by Section 4-202 {€)- ********** Section 14. That Article 8, "Definitions and Rules of Construction", Section 8-102, "Definitions", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 8-102. Definitions. For the purposes of this Development Code, the following words and terms have the meanings specified herein: Coastal storm high hazard area means the area delineated in Map E-1 of the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, which encompasses all of the following: (1) the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which shall be defined by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to be inundated from a category one hurricane, as reflected in the most recent Regional Evacuation Study, Storm Tide Atlas, (2) all land connected to the mainland of Clearwater by bridges or causeways, (3) those isolated areas that are defined by the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located within the Velocity Zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency subjeGt to high veleGity wateFS, including but net limited to hHFFiGaRe wave wash. The area may be designated on a CIRCA as zone VI 30, VE OF ********** Section 15. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.63 Permit-Required, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.63. Permit--Required. (1) A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new business, commercial, industrial or other activity that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials if any portion of the subject property is -9- Ordinance No. 8070-09 9 9 within 1,000 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead rnteGt.nn permit shall be ebtainorl from the water well. A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new residential construction on property located within the city if any portion of the subject property is within 100 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead protection permit may be issued by the engineering director after review of the application and protection-containment plan (if required) submitted by the applicant. No business tax receipt or building permit shall be issued for any activity for which a wellhead protection permit is required until such permit has been issued. Permits shall have a term not to exceed 12 months and shall expire on March 15 of each year. Applications for annual permit renewal shall be submitted no later than 30 days prior to permit expiration. Section 16. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.64 Permit Requirements, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.64. Permit requirements. (4) If any new activity is proposed within 1,000 feet of a potable water supply well that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. feet ef a petable water supply well, a PFE)teGtien GE)RtaiRMeRt plaR shall be submitted-. If any contaminating material is proposed to be used or stored for residential use within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. (! ?) A weal l minimum iimCl ude a lm uuauocatio vi ? map vi wellhead L protection permit 1 application l Jlh lap all i at a Of the potable water well and 1,000 -580 feet surrounding the well, plans for the proposed development or expansion/change of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of the proposed activity, existing uses in a 500 font zene far a nnmmornial u a listing of any contaminating material to be used or stored on the site and a protection-containment plan if necessary. Section 17. Amendments to the Community Development Code of the City of Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) and amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Sections 24.63 Permit-Required and 24.64 Permit Requirements, are hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance. Section 18. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Section 19. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 20. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law. - t0- Ordinance No. 8070-09 s • Section 21. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Ordinance No. 8070-09 <f C: TA2009-03006 Ordinance number: 8070-09 Agenda item: E-1 0 0 t CDB Meeting Date: October 20, 2009 Case Number: TA2009-03006 Ordinance Number: 8070-09 Agenda Item: E-1 CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST: Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances . to implement the EAR-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to increase the maximum height from 36 inches to 48 inches for non-opaque fences on waterfront lots, to specify certain adjustments to the Zoning Atlas to be made by the Community Development Coordinator, to decrease the clearance required for awnings from nine to eight feet, to eliminate sandwich board signs as signs permitted without a permit in 'the Downtown District, and to address other minor editorial changes. INITIATED BY: City of Clearwater Planning Department BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The proposed text amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances are associated with and are intended to ensure consistency with the 2008 EAR-Based Amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. ANALYSIS: The Planning Department is recommending a total of 14 amendments to the Community Development Code and 2 amendments to the Code of Ordinances. Some of the amendments are to provide consistency with the EAR-based amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan that were adopted on December 18, 2008. Others ensure consistency with the Countywide Plan Rules. Some amendments present a change in current policy or a new policy. Other amendments are editorial in nature or are refinements to existing codes. 1 U:\EAR Based LDRs\CDB Staff report EAR Based LDRs\TA2009-03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 t Please find below a summary of the proposed amendments organized by Code Article. Attached is Ordinance No. 8070-09 which includes all of the specific amendments. Within the ordinance document, text that is underlined indicates proposed language and text containing strikethroughs indicate deletions. Article 1 - General Provisions ¦ Map Adjustments (Section 1-108 and Section 1-109 of Ordinance, Pages 2-3) • Future Land Use Plan Map Adjustments - The ordinance adds the criteria for future land use map adjustments for the water/drainage feature, preservation, and recreation/open space categories. • Zoning Atlas Adjustments - This ordinance adds subsection E to Section 1-109, which allows minor zoning adjustments to be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions, or based upon historical data. Article 2 - Zoning Districts ¦ Flexible standard development uses in IRT (Pages 3-5 of Ordinance). This amendment applies limitations to certain uses within the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) district consistent with the Countywide Plan Rules. This ordinance AS TD-r +. provide limitations Fn „+. automobile c+.,+; oL-1. --,,;,.o 0.111e11U 11\1 LV prV V1UV J1ze 111LL1 1Vr aU LV11V Vlll Jet V1ce JLUL1V11, lllaj Vr v„111L ' J- --, and retail sales'and service uses and outdoor recreation/entertainment uses that are not part of a master development plan within the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category to 5 acres. If these uses exceed 5 acres, the property must be designated the appropriate future land use categories that support these uses as primary uses. Article 3 - Development Standards ¦ Fence heights on waterfront lots (Pages 5-6 of Ordinance). This amendment adds new Subsection "c" to Subsection 3-804.13.1 to allow for non-opaque fences to be 48 inches rather than 36 inches in height on waterfront lots as requested by City Council. This amendment deletes Subsection 3-804.C and deletes existing graphics. ¦ Fence heights in visibility triangle on waterfront lots (Page 6 of Ordinance). This amendment increases from 36 inches to 48 inches the maximum height for non-opaque fences permitted within the sight visibility triangle for waterfront lots and replaces the existing graphic., This amendment is consistent with the change outlined above. 2 S:\Planning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amen dments\TA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaflReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 ' Encroachments by awnings (Pages 6-7 of Ordinance). This amendment decreases the clearance from nine to eight feet for awnings encroaching into setbacks and rights-of-way in the T, C and D Districts. This change reflects the typical clearance of many awnings. ¦ Stormwater detention facilities (Page 7 of Ordinance). This amendment requires, where feasible, the use of low impact development techniques for stormwater management. This amendment is associated with Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy F.2.1.10 that specifies that the City will encourage the use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, through site plan and internal review processes. ¦ Landscaping (Page 7 of Ordinance). This amendment adds "Florida-friendly" plant materials to those that are to be utilized to satisfy minimum landscaping requirements. This amendment implements Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy F.1.1.1 that states that all new residential and non-residential development shall be required to provide a specified amount of Florida friendly shade trees based on an established desired ratio of pervious to impervious surface areas. Shade trees will serve to provide heat reduction, noise abatement, buffering, replenishment of oxygen, and aesthetic beauty. ¦ Signs (Pages 7-8 of Ordinance). This amendment deletes sandwich board signs from the list of signs permitted without a permit as the provision was superseded in the Downtown Plan and by Ordinance No. 7997-08. ¦ Reclaimed Water in Subdivisions (Page 8 of Ordinance). This amendment requires UGVGIVpGIJ of new JU VUl V1J1V11J LV VIUVlUG 111LG111ZL1 1GG1Q1111GU WQLGl J,'JLG111J W11G11 reclaimed water will be available within seven years from the issuance of the development order. This amendment implements Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy D.5.5.8 which requires this to occur. Article 4 - Development Review and Other Procedures ¦ Historic Designation (Page 8 of Ordinance). This amendment allows the City in addition to property owners to initiate an application for historic designation. ¦ Application and Procedures (Page 9 of Ordinance). This amendment is an editorial correction for development approval fees required by Section 4-202(F) rather than as currently incorrectly listed as Section 4-202(E). Article 8 - Definitions and Rules of Construction ¦ Definitions (Page 9 of Ordinance). This amendment provides a new definition of Coastal Storm Area which incorporates and replaces the definition of Coastal High Hazard Area and is consistent with the changes made in the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments. 3 SAPlanning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amendments\TA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 24, Article III ¦ Wellhead Protection - Permit-Required and Permit Requirements (Pages 9-10 of Ordinance). These amendments modify the requirements for a wellhead protection permit and a protection-containment plan, including an increase in the distance from 500 feet to 1,000 feet from a well for potential expansion/change of an existing use with contaminating materials. These two amendments are associated with Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy D.5.7.3 that requires the City of Clearwater to continue to protect groundwater quality by enforcing the Wellhead Protection Ordinance within the area as specified in the plan as well as the guidelines and criteria for protection of potable water wellfields. CRITERIA FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS: Community Development Code Section 4-601 sets forth the procedures and criteria for reviewing text amendments. Code amendments must comply with the following: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with and furthers the goals, policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Below is a selected list of goals, objectives and policies from the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan that are furthered by the proposed amendments to the Community Development Code: A.3. GOAL - THE CITY OF CLEARWATER SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES MEET THE SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND AESTHETIC NEEDS OF THE CITY THROUGH CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE. Policy A.2.2.8 All land use categories on the Future Land Use Map shall be consistent with the density and intensity standards and other standards contained in the Pinellas Planning Council Countywide Plan Rules, including criteria and standards for nomenclature, continuum of plan classifications and categories, use and locational characteristics, map delineation, other standards, and special rules. The proposed amendments include the addition of language allowing plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories to be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided such map adjustments are consistent with the Countywide Plan Rules, upon a finding of appropriateness that such adjustment is minimal in extent and effect. Also, included is an 4 SAPlanning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amendments\TA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 f amendment that allows adjustments to the City's Zoning Atlas to be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions or based upon historical data. These adjustments will be consistent with the Countywide Future Land Use Map and Countywide Rules. Policy F.2.1.10 The City will encourage the use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, through site plan and internal review processes. The proposed amendment to Section 3-914 adds a requirement for low impact development techniques for stormwater management. Policy F.1.1.1 Require all new residential and non-residential development to provide a specified amount of Florida friendly shade trees based on an established desired ratio of pervious to impervious surface areas. Shade trees will serve to provide heat reduction, noise abatement, buffering, replenishment of oxygen, and aesthetic beauty. The proposed amendment to Section 3-1202 includes language to include required plant materials that are considered to be Florida-friendly. Policy D.5.5.8 When new subdivisions are being developed and/or redevelopment occurs, at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. The proposed amendment to Section 3-1910 requires the developers of new subdivisions to provide internal reclaimed water systems for locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years. The amendments provide processes and procedures to ensure that the Community Development Code is consistent with the above goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. Many of the amendments implement the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments. 2. The proposed amendments further the purposes of the Community Development Code and other City ordinances and actions designed to implement the Plan. The proposed text amendments include a broad range of regulations providing for limitations on uses, to standards and procedures. For example, proposed amendment (#7) to Section 3-914 creates standards for development techniques for stormwater management, while the amendment (911) to Section 4-607 changes the way historic sites are nominated for designation. The proposed amendments are consistent with the provisions of Section 1-103 that lists the purposes of the Code. 5 S:\Planning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amen dments\TA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaftReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: The proposed amendments to the Community Development Code are consistent with and further the goals of the Clearvvater Comprehensive Plan, the purposes of the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances. The amendments further those development goals established in the Code. Existing provisions of the Community Development Code and Code of Ordinances will be amended to better reflect City development patterns, improve internal processes and to meet the requirements of Florida Statutes by adopting code provisions that are consistent with the EAR-based amendments. Based upon the above, the Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance No. 8070-09 that amends the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances. o?- - Prepared by Planning Department Staff: Sandra E. Herman, Planner III ATTACHMENT: 0 Ordinance No. 8070-09 6 S:\Planning Department\Community Development Code\2009 Code Amend ments\TA2009-03006 - Ear-Based LDRs\TA2009- 03006 StaffReport CDB 102009 FINAL.docx 0 0 RESUME SANDRA E. HERMAN Telephone: (727) 562-4586 100 South Myrtle Avenue sandra.herman@myclearwater.com Clearwater, FL 33756 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE City of Clearwater - January 1986 to Present (Starting from current position) Planner III - Planning Department • Primary responsibilities: Advanced professional level planning work of a difficult and responsible nature in connection with growth and orderly development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and other statutes, ordinances and regulations related to land use. Administrative Support Manager (previously titled Special Projects Manager) - Development and Neighborhood Services Department • Primary responsibilities: Annual Department Budget - research for initiatives proposals, preparation and maintenance of the Budget for the department under the approval of the department director - FY07 $4.136M Budget / 54.5 FTE's / $4.046 Revenues Projected; Primary supervision of administrative support employees and their priorities including all financial work for the department, payroll, customer service, code enforcement casework input into the Tidemark Permit Plan system, and all other administrative support functions; Backup for the director and other managers in the supervision of department employees, and attendance in city meetings; Preparation and submittal of all City Council Agenda Items for the department; and special projects such as the City's Development Guides - Residential and Commercial (initial research, meetings, preparation, distribution - hard copy books, CD's and on the Internet, and periodic updates). Planning Administrator / Assistant to the Department Head - Central Permitting Department (included Planning and Development Services) • Primary responsibilities: Assistant to the Department Head: Directing and supervising planners, zoning staff, and staff assistants involved with all planning functions - current and long range, including development plans in accordance with the land development regulations and the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan; preparation of reports and agencies including the City Commission, Planning and Zoning Board, Development Code Adjustment Board, Pinellas Planning Council, Countywide Planning Authority/Board of County Commissioners, the State Department of Community Affairs and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. Member of the administrative team for large redevelopments including the "Sunshine Mall" project. Coordinator for development reviews, working closely with developers, attorneys, architects, engineers and citizen groups. Permits Manager - Central Permitting Department (included Planning and Development Services) • Primary responsibilities: Supervision of permits counter staff working with occupational licenses and building permits; lead planner for the State mandated Occupational License Equity Commission project - successfully increasing occupational license fees and revenues • by 10% ($140,000); supervision of planning staff and functions as listed above. Report preparation and presentation of cases to the City Commission and advisory boards. Senior Planner - Planning and Development Department • Primary responsibilities: Lead planner for the City in the 5-year Countywide Pinellas Planning Council Land Use Plan Consistency Program, and City representative and Chairperson for the Pinellas Planning Council's Planners Advisory Committee. Report preparation and presentations to the City Commission and advisory boards. Development Planner II - Planning and Urban Redevelopment Department • Primary responsibilities: Lead planner responsible for site plan reviews and subdivision plat reviews. Worked closely with applicants, attorneys, engineers and architects. Report preparation and presentation of cases to the City Commission and advisory boards. City of St. Petersburg - October 1974 - January 1986 Planner II - Planning Department • Primary responsibilities: Lead planner responsible for site plan reviews, special exceptions, and subdivision plat reviews. Worked closely with applicants, attorneys, engineers and architects. Report preparation and presentation of cases to the City's Environmental Development Commission and the City Council. Planner I - Planning Department • Primary responsibilities: Provide information and interpretation on zoning code regulations to developers, architects, attorneys, and the general public; preparation of notices for public hearings; and preparation of reports for vacations of rights-of-way and minor adjustments to subdivision plats. Draftsman - Traffic Engineering Department • Primary responsibilities: Engineering drafting of street and intersection plans in coordination with state and county plans, and graphic presentations for Traffic Engineering projects. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Visual Arts / Communications, Florida State University, 1974 Associate of Arts, St. Petersburg Junior College, 1972 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Florida Planning and Zoning Association, Inc. since 1982 American Planning Association, since 1986 ,t _4 'I P[NELLAS A4 PkPLANNING . / COUNCIL 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 850 • Clearwater, Florida 3 Telephone 727.464.8250 • Fax 727.464.8212 • www. October 12, 2009 Sandra E. Herman Planner III City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building 100 S. Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 0 ECEVE uhca.9 .a I .._............ PLANNING & 1DEVELOPMENT SF. -S C! `' r?'VATER COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Beverley Billiris, Chairman -Mayor Jerry Knight, Vice-Chairman Mayor Pat Gerard, Secretary )mmissioner John Morroni, Treasurer Vice-Mayor Nina Bandoni Councilmember Sandra L. Bradbury Commissioner Dave Carson Councilmember John Doran Councilmember Jim Kennedy ;hoot Board Member Linda S. Lerner Commissioner Stephanie Oddo Mayor Jim Ronecker Mayor Patricia). Shontz David P. Healey, AICP Executive Director RE: Review of Proposed Amendments to the City of Clearwater's Land Development Regulations (LDRs) (Ordinance No. 8070-09) for Consistency with the Countywide Rules Dear Sandra: We are in receipt of your letter dated September 29, 2009, regarding the proposed amendments to the City's Community Development Code referenced above. Pursuant to Division 3.3 of the Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan (Countywide Rules), .Council staff has reviewed the proposed amendments for consistency with the Countywide Rules as follows: • The proposed amendments addressing adjustments to Preservation, Recreation/Open Space, and Water/Drainage Feature boundaries on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) are consistent with Countywide Rules Section 6.3.8.6. • The proposed amendments adding and amending the footnotes to Table 2-1303 are consistent with the Countywide Rules and resolve Consistent Report issue #23. • The definition of "Coastal High Hazard Area" contained within the proposed definition of "Coastal Storm Area" is consistent with the Countywide Rules' definition of "Coastal High Hazard Area." The definition of "Coastal Storm Area" is not technically governed by the Countywide Rules, because the Countywide Rules do not provide a definition for the term. The remaining amendments are either consistent with the Countywide Rules or are not governed by the consistency criteria of the Countywide Rules and therefore are not subject to the consistency provisions. PLANNING FOR THE PINELLAS COMMUNITY Thank you for forwarding the proposed LDRs amendments for review. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 464-8250. Sincerely, Christopher M. Mettler Program Planner cc: Councilmember John Doran, PPC Representative 2 4jf1p????r CITY OF CLEARWATER POST OFFICE BOX 4748, CLEARWATER FLORIDA 33758-4748 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLEAVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756 TELEPHONE (727) 562567 FAX (727) 562-4865 ,erA..i :,t!f!t PLANNING DEPARTMENT September 29, 2009 Mr. David Healey, AICP Executive Director Pinellas Planning Council, Suite 850 600 Cleveland Street Clearwater, Fl 33755 Re: Draft Ordinance No. 8070-09 (ITEM NO.: TA2009-03006) Dear Mr. Healey: Pursuant to Div.3.2 CONSISTENCY REQUIREMENT of The Countywide Plan Rules,.the City of Clearwater is submitting a set of proposed amendments to the City of Clearwater Community Development Code for your receipt and for consistency review. These proposed amendments are scheduled for a public hearing by the local planning agency on October 20, 2009. The City Council first reading date is scheduled for November 17, 2009, and second reading date is scheduled for December 3, 2009. Please note that the proposed code amendments are still in review and revision stage by City staff, as the ordinance as a whole is a draft document. This draft will be finalized for distribution to the Community Development Board by October 15, 2009. At that time the updated document will be provided to you. Sincerely, Sandra E. Herman Planner III cc: Gina Clayton, Assistant Planning Director Catherine Porter, Long Range Planning Manager Attachment: DRAFT Ordinance 8070-09 "EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" 0 0 ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO FURTHER THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR EDITORIAL CHANGES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 1-108, "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY", TO RENAME THE SECTION AS "FUTURE LAND USE MAP" AND TO MAKE "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY" INTO A NEW SUBSECTION 1- 108.A, AND TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-108.13 "MAP ADJUSTMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR CRITERIA FOR MAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER/DRAINAGE FEATURE, PRESERVATION, AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE CATEGORIES, AND AMENDING SECTION 1-109, "ZONING ATLAS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-109.E, "ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS", TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS TO BE MADE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS", SECTION 2-1303, "TABLE 2-1303", TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, MAJOR VEHICLE SERVICE, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE USES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT USES IN THE IRT ZONING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SECTION 3-804, "SETBACK AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-804.B.1.c.,TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF NON-OPAQUE FENCES FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES ON WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-804.C AND TO DELETE GRAPHICS; AMENDING SECTION 3-904, "SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE", SUBSECTION 3-904.13, TO INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 418, INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE FOR WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING GRAPHIC; AMENDING SECTION 3-908, "PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS AND OVER STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY", SUBSECTION 3- 908.A.1, TO DECREASE THE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR AWNINGS FROM NINE FEET TO EIGHT FEET; AMENDING SECTION 3-914, "STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-914.C, TO ADD THE USE OF "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT" TECHNIQUES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 3-1202, "GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 3-1202.B.3, TO ADD "FLORIDA- FRIENDLY PLANT MATERIALS" TO THOSE PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE "NATIVE TO CENTRAL' FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 3-1805, "SIGNS PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT", TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-1805.U, TO ELIMINATE SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, AND TO RE-LETTER THE REMAINING SUBSECTIONS, AMENDING SECTION 3-1910, "SAME-WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-1910.D, TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO PROVIDE -1- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 10 INTERNAL RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS IF THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WHERE RECLAIMED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES", SECTION 4-607 "HISTORIC DESIGNATION", SUBSECTION 4-607.13, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO INITIATE AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND AMENDING SECTION 4-901, "AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY", SUBSECTION 4-901.C.6., TO ADD "TRANSPORTATION" TO "PUBLIC FACILITIES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION", SECTION 8-102, "DEFINITIONS", TO REPLACE THE DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA" WITH A NEW DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL STORM AREA` AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE III, WELLHEAD PROTECTION, SECTION 24.63 PERMIT- REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A WELLHEAD PROTECTION PERMIT AND A PROTECTION-CONTAINMENT PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE DISTANCE FROM 500 FEET TO 1,000 FEET REQUIRED FROM A WELL FOR POTENTIAL EXPANSION/CHANGE OF AN EXISTING USE WITH CONTAMINATING MATERIALS; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted a new Community Development Code on January 21, 1999 which was effective on March 8, 1999, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Community Development Code for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal Report based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by Clearwater Ordinance No. 7993-08, on December 18, 2008, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has determined where the Community Development Code needs clarification and revision, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater recognizes the need to amend Section 24.63 and Section 24.64, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, by amending wellhead protection permit language; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. That Article 1., "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-108, "Countywide Consistency", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: -2- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 Section 1-108. Future land use map A. Countywide consistency. Applications for development approval shall be consistent with the provisions of this Community Development Code and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. Development potential is based on the applicable zoning district and as permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. In cases where there is a difference between the density permitted in the zoning district and that which is permitted by the land use classification, the more restrictive shall prevail. In addition, uses of land shall be consistent with uses permitted in the assigned zoning district as well as the uses permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. B. Map adjustments. Plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories may be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided that such map adjustments meet one of the following: 1. Related to and consistent with a iurisdictional boundary determination under state agency rules which is consistent with such rules; or 2. Related to and consistent with an approved site or project plan for a body of water or drainage feature; or 3. Related to and consistent with the purpose and characteristics of the particular category being adjusted and based upon a finding of appropriateness by the Community Development Coordinator that such adjustment is de minimis in extent and effect. Section 2. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-109, "Zoning Atlas", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1-109. Zoning atlas. E. Adjustments to the zoning atlas. Zoning atlas adjustments may be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon ' information demonstrating errors or omissions or based upon historical data. Section 3. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 13, "Industrial, Research and Technology District ("IRT°), Section 2-1303, "Table 2-1303", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. The following uses are Level One permitted uses in the IRT District subject to the standards and criteria set.out in this Section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. -3- Ordinance No. 8070-09 10 Table 2-1303. "IRT" District Flexible Standard Development Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Setbacks Max. MIN. OFF-STREET Uses Area Width (ft.) Height PARKING (sq. ft) Tt (ft ) Fronts Side/ Rear Automobile Service StationsLD 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA Major Vehicle ServiceM 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA Manufacturing (2) O? 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Offices 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA I--10/1,000 SF Land Area or as determined by the Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment M 40,000 200 20 15 30 community development coordinator based on ITE Manual standards Outdoor Storage 10,000 100 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Parking Lots 10,000 100 20 15 n/a n/a Public Facilities 10,000 100 20 15 50 1--2 per 1,000 GFA Public Transportation Facilities 4) (-2-) n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 n/a Publishing and Printing 10,000-- 20,000 100-- 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Research and Technology 10,000 100 20 15 50 2/1,000 SF GFA Residential Shelters(5) (3) 5,000 50 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Retail Sales and ServicesM n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a RestaurantsCo (4) 5,000-- 10,000 50- 100 20 15 30 7--15 spaces per 1,000 GFA Self Storage 10,000 100 20 15 50 1 per 20--25 units plus 2 for ' manager s office TV/Radio Studios 10,000 100 20 15 50 4/1000 SF GFA Utility/Infrastructure Facilities(7) (5) : n/a n/a 20 15 n/a n/a Vehicle Sales/Displays and Major'` ` 40 000 200 20 15 30 1.5/1,000 SF Lot Sales Area Vehicle Sales/Displays(8) E63 , Vehicle Service(8) (6) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1,000 SF GFA Veterinary Offices or Animal 10,000 100 20 15 30 000 SF GFA 511 Grooming , Wholesale/Distribution/Warehouse 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.5/1 000 SF GFA Facility , *The front setback maybe reduced to 15 feet for parking lots provided the land area is not sufficient to accommodate the full setback requirement and the reduction results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance and landscaping is in excess of the minimum required. (1) Automobile service station, major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. -4- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 (2) (4-) In the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category, manufacturing shall be limited to a use engaged in the manufacture, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, storage, sales and distribution of goods, and shall not include or allow for any exterior storage or processing of equipment or materials of any kind. u Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres Any such use alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use lan map amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (4) (Public transportation facilities shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (5) (3) Residential shelters shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (6) (4) Restaurants that are accessory or incidental to any permitted use will not require Flexible Standard Development application for review. Restaurants located in the IL future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such use and all contiguous like uses. Restaurants located in the IG future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. fD (5) Utility/infrastructure uses shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (88) (6) Vehicle sales/displays, major vehicle sales/displays, and/or vehicle service in the Industrial Limited land use category shall not exceed five acres. In the Industrial General category such use shall not exceed 25 percent or the floor area and shall be accessory. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres or 25 percent of the floor area shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. Section 4. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 8, "Fences and. Walls", Section 3-804, "Setback and height requirements", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to.read as follows: Section 3-804. Setback and height requirements. B. Side and rear setback areas. Fences. and walls shall be permitted to a maximum height of six feet between the principal structure and any side or rear lot line with the following exceptions: a. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height if located in the Industrial, Research, and Technology District ("IRT"). b. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height in the Commercial District through Level One, (Flexible Standard Development) approval to buffer uses with drive- th.ru facilities, vehicle sales/displays, automobile service stations, outdoor retail sales, display and/or storage and residential zoning districts. If any fence is part of a Level Two review, the decision to approve the fence will be made by the Community Development Board. C. On those properties adjacent to water, fences proposed to be located within 20 feet of the property line adjacent to the water or within the required setback, whichever is greater, must be non-opaque and cannot exceed 48 inches in height. -5- Ordinance No. 8070-09 0 0 ed in si bseGtieR 1 eF 7 ne feRGe eF wall is permuted within Delete existing graphic. Delete existing graphic. Delete existing graphic. ********** Section 5. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-904, "Sight visibility triangle", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-904. Sight visibility triangle. B. To enhance views of the water from waterfront property, no structure or landscaping may be installed, other than a fence around a swimming pool or any non-opaque fences not exceeding 48 36 inches, within the sight visibility triangle described in the following figure, except as otherwise allowed in Article 3, Division 8. Remove existing graphic and replace with the following graphic. NO STRUCTURE OR LANDSCAPING MAY BE INSTALLED, OTHER THAN NON-OPAQUE FENCE NOT EXCEEDING 48' IN HEIGHT WATER W E 20 > PROPERTY LINE (TYPICAL) 20 V d STRUCTURE PROPERTY LINE, SEA WALL OR MEAN HIGH WATER LINE. WHICHEVER 1S CLOSEST TOWARD A, THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY 20 v E > 20' SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE T Enhanced Views Restrictions Section 6. That Article 3', "`Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-908, "Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: -6- Ordinance No. 8070-09 • 0 Section 3-908. Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way. Certain building and other projections shall be permitted to extend into setback areas and may be permitted to encroach over street rights-of-way as follows: A. Building projections which are affixed solely to the building and not directly affixed to the ground such as building fascias, roof overhangs, eaves, canopies other than freestanding canopies, awnings, marquees, and other similar projections, shall be permitted to project into required setbacks as specified below. In the Tourist, Commercial and Downtown Districts, such projections shall be limited to ten feet and shall be permitted into any required setback and over street rights-of-way provided a clearance of eight rye feet over grade is maintained. In no case shall such projection be closer than five feet from the curbline or the shoulder of the roadway. Any awning with supports may be located up to the property line and any awning that projects into a right-of-way shall be cantilevered. ********** Section 7. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-914. Stormwater detention facilities. C. The use of low. impact development techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance the preservation of native vegetation and the minimizations of impervious cover, shall be required unless determined infeasible by the Engineering Department. Section 8. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 12, "Landscaping/Tree Protection", Section 3-1202, "General landscaping standards", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is-hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1202. General landscaping standards. B. Plant material specifications: Except as provided in subsection (6) below, plant materials which are utilized to satisfy the landscaping required by this development code shall comply with the following minimum standards: 3. Plant materials shall be those which are native to Central Florida, considered Florida- friendly plant materials requiring minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides, and which are recommended in the Plant Guide of the Southwest Florida Water Management District are strongly encouraged. ********** -7- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Section 9. That Article 3, "Development Standards"; Division 18, "Signs", Section 3- 1805, "Signs permitted without a permit", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1805. Signs permitted without a permit. The following signs may be developed without development review pursuant to Article 4 of this development code: Re-letter remaining subsections in Section 3-1805. Section 10. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 19, "Subdivision Design Standards", Section 3-1910, "Same--Water supply facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1910. Same--Water supply facilities. ********** D. When new subdivisions are being developed at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years from the issuance of the development order, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. Section 11. That Article 4, "Development Review and vt her Procedures", Division 6, "Level Three Approvals", Section 4-607, "Historic designation", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-607. Historic designation. ********** B. Application. An application for historic designation may be initiated by the City or by a property owner based on a: report which includes, at a minimum, the following: The location and boundaries of the property or district. 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district. 4. A list of contributing andnoncontributing properties within a district. ********** -8- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Section 12. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-901, "Authority and applicability", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-901. Authority and applicability. C. Exception. No certificate of concurrency/capacity is required for the following: 6. Public transportation facilities. Section 13. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-902, "Application and procedures", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-902. Application and procedures. A. An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity shall be filed with the community development coordinator as part of an application for development approval and shall include such fees as are required by Section 4-202 {E+. S2C+' Tha+ 4rlirlc. R "Def,n,t;ens and Rules of CCnstruCt;on° Section 8-102, l?Cn 14. I / \I 1.- "Definitions", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 8-102. Definitions. For: the purposes of this Development Code, the following words and terms have the meanings specified herein: Coastal storm r,rgh ;a=aTd area means the area delineated in Map E-1 of the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, which encompasses all of the following: (1) the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which shall be defined by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges Mom Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to be inundated from a category one hurricane as reflected in the most recent Regional Evacuation Study, Storm Tide Atlas, (2) all land connected to;the mainland of Clearwater by bridges or causeways (3) those isolated areas thatare defined by the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or. by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located within the Velocity Zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency subjeGt to high VeIGGity wateFs, ;hG!Ud*Rg but net limited te hurrG;4Re wave wash. The area may be -9- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Section 15. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.63 Permit-Required, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.63. Permit--Required. (1) A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new business commercial industrial or other activity that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials if any portion of the -5ubiect property is within 1,000 feet of a potable water well. eR PFE)PeFty With R the Gity if aRY P914iOR of the subjeGt prepei4y is wqth*R 50C) feet Gf a potable wateF well. A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new residential construction on property located within the city if any portion of the subject property is within 100 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead protection permit may be issued by the engineering director after review of the application and protection-containment plan (if required) submitted by the applicant. No business tax receipt or building permit shall be issued for any activity for which a wellhead protection permit is required until such permit has been issued. Permits shall have a term not to exceed 12 months and shall expire on March 15 of each year. Applications for annual permit renewal shall be submitted no later than 30 days prior to permit expiration. Section 16. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.64 Permit Requirements, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.64. Permit requirements. ********** (4) If any new activity is proposed within 1,000 feet of a potable water supply well that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted: feet ef a petable water supply well, a PFGteGtffiGR GeRtainment plan shall be Submitted, If any contaminating material is proposed to be used or stored for residential use within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. (5) A wellhead protection permit application shall at a minimum include a location map of the potable water well and 1,000 -509 feet surrounding , the well, plans for the proposed development or expansion/change of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of the proposed activity, existing uses -i feE)+ Ze„o feF a GGMMerrial U lSe , a listing of any contaminating material to be used or stored on the. site and a protection-containment plan if necessary. Section 17.. Amendments to the, Community Development Code of the City of Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) and amendments to the Code` of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Sections 24:63 Permit-Required and 24.64 Permit Requirements, are hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance. -10- Ordinance No. 8070-09 Section 18, The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Section 19. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 20. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law. Section 21. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Cynthia E. Goudeau Assistant City Attornev Citv Clerk J .1 - 11 - Ordinance No. 8070-09 V ? \ ..* ? C Z Er D 10` x IDA A S City of Clearwater DCA 08-2AR CPA2007-06003 Ordinance 7993-08 Adoption: December 18, 2008 Listing of Additional Changes Not Previously Reviewed And a Statement Indicating The Relationship Of the Additional Changes to The Department's Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report: • Responses to ORC Report • Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 \r RESPONSES TO: DCA'S OBJECTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AMENDMENT 08-2AR Note: This response uses the underline/strikethrough method of changing the Goals, Objectives and Policies (GOPs) that were approved on first reading of City Ordinance #7993-08 on September 4, 2008. 1. CONSISTENCY WITH CHAPTER 163, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTUES (F.S.), AND RULE 9J-5, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (F.A.C.) The City of Clearwater's proposed Amendment 08-2AR is the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) based plan amendments to update the Comprehensive Plan. The City's responses are provided below to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) report: A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT: 1. LACK OF PLANNING TIMEFRAME: Response: As per discussion with DCA staff, Map A-3 changed to reflect the planning timeframe of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan of 2018. Population projections as well as the Future Land Use Element Introduction and Needs Summary were also revised to reflect the planning timeframe: A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT INTRODUCTION The purpose and intent of the Future Land Use Element is to provide a framework for land use and zoning decisions. It establishes the allowable use, intensity and density of land and provides for consistency between land use classifications and zoning atlas districts. Additionally, this element provides for a citywide design structure consisting of a hierarchy of places and the linkages between them to guide future development. Since Clearwater is effectively built-out, the element provides for sustainable redevelopment and infill development, as well as neighborhood preservation. Goals, objectives and policies are designed to preserve and enhance community character and quality of life, while ensuring the continued economic vitality of the community. The City of Clearwater's planning horizon for the Comprehensive Plan is 2018. Future Land Use Needs Summary The following summarizes the Future Land Use Element: Clearwater has a current population of approximately 110,831 people. Seasonal residents add about 10,110 people during the winter months. The permanent population is projected to increase to 120,028 121,352 by the year 2018 2429. The planning horizon for the City's Comprehensive Plan is 2018. This is a 10-year plan as per Chapter 163, F.S. following adoption of Ordinance 7993-08. SAPlanning Department\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN\2008 Comprehensive Plan\EARBasedAmendments\All Documents\ORCand ORCRevisions\RESPONSES TO DCA ORC 08-2AR To Send to DCA.doc - I - 2. DENSITY BONUSES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES: Response: Revised Policy A.2.2.7 in consultation with DCA personnel for greater specificity as follows: A.2.2.7 The City will provide density bonuses for affordable housing developments that demonstrate that a minimum of 15% of the total units are reserved as affordable housing units. Such bonuses shall not exceed 50% of the density permitted by the Future Land Use Map and shall not include properties located in the Coastal Storm Area. The density bonus shall be established by ordinance in the Community Development Code.The City will provide density genuses to "dam ieas establish` d in the City's T .. al Reusing A .. istaftee Plan a implemented thr-eugh the City's Gemmunib, Develepment Code. Response: Since density bonuses are covered by A.2.2.7. , the following was revised in consultation with DCA personnel to support Objective C.1.10. C.1.10.1 Encourage affordable housing projects that are constructed consistent with US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles or the Florida Green Building Coalition's (FGBC) Green Land Development and Building Standards. 3. OBJECTIVE A.4.1 AND POLICY A.4.1.1 - REGARDING LOS FOR "TRAFFIC CIRCULATION" - CHANGE TO "ROADS". Response: Revised as per DCA and Florida Department of Education comments: A.4.1 Objective - The City shall examine and upgrade the Concurrency Management and information system as appropriate for granting development permits. This system shall continue to consider the current, interim, and ultimately desired Levels of Service for roads transit, water, sewer, garbage collection, public school facilities, and drainage systems and shall provide data on sub-sectors of the City in which service deficiencies exist or in which services are adequate to serve existing and planned new development. This level of service status will be considered and made part of the staff recommendation at the time of zoning, site plan, or plat approval. The level of service monitoring system shall be adjusted, at a minimum, annually to determine adequacy of service capacity. Should a requested development permit result in approvals which would burden service systems above adopted levels, permission to proceed with the development will not be granted until the City has assured that adequate services will be available concurrent with the impacts of development. A.4.1.1 No new development or redevelopment will be permitted which causes the level of City services (roads, * affie ei-eulati , recreation and open space, water, sewage ,treatment, garbage collection, public school facilities, and drainage) to fall below minimum acceptable levels. However, development orders may be phased or otherwise modified consistent with provisions of the concurrency management system to allow services to be upgraded concurrently with the impacts of development. SA\Planning Department\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN\2008 Comprehensive Plan\EARBasedAmendmentsW] Documents\ORCand ORCRevisions\RESPONSES TO DCA ORC 08-2AR To Send to DCA.doc -2- B. COASTAL ELEMENT: 4. COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA MAP: THE COLORS USED IN THE LEGEND FOR THE EVACUATION AREAS SHOULD BE MODIFIED FOR CLARITY. Response: The Legend for Map E-1 has been revised for clarity. 5. PUBLIC EXPENDITURES WITHIN THE COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA: Response: In consultation with DCA personnel, it was determined that Policy E.3.1.3 requires no changes as long as E.3.1.4 is revised as follows and that E 3.1.5 is added: E.3.1.4 Ensure that construction of necessary infrastructure improvements in the coastal storm area are phased to coincide with the demands generated by development or redevelopment in support of the prepesed densities permitted by the City's adopted of the Future Land Use Element. Plan Map. E.3.1.5 The City's public expenditures in the CHHA, when available, will include program improvements that will restore and enhance natural resources. 6. OBJECTIVE E.1.2 AND POLICY 1.2.1 - REGARDING THE CORRECT COASTAL STORM AREA MAP. POLICY E.4.1.9 - SET DATE FOR THE POST-DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Response: Objective E.1.2 and Policy E.1.2.1 have been changed as indicated in the ORC Report. Policy E.4.1.9 has been revised in consultation with DCA personnel. E.1.2 Objective - The coastal storm area shall be the area delineated in Map EE=1 4-3-5 of the Coastal Management Element, which encompasses all of the following: (1) the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which shall be defined by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to be inundated from a category one hurricane, as reflected in the most recent Regional Evacuation Study, Storm Tide Atlas, (2) all land connected to the mainland of Clearwater by bridges or causeways (3) those isolated areas that are defined by the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located within the Velocity Zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The City shall direct permanent population concentrations away from the coastal storm area consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. Policies E.1.2.1 If 20% or more of a parcel of land is located within the coastal storm area, then the entire parcel shall be considered within the coastal storm area, with the exception of specific parcels located on the bluffs of Clearwater Harbor that the City has identified in Map EE=1 SAPlanning Departrnent\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN\2008 Comprehensive Plan\EARBasedAmendments\All Documents\ORCand ORCRevisions\RESPONSES TO DCA ORC 08-2AR To Send to DCA.doc -3- 4-3-$ of the Comprehensive Plan. However, if either a parcel of land or a group of parcels that are part of a master development plan is equal to or greater than 5 acres and less than 50% of the parcel or group of parcels is within the coastal storm area, the property owner may elect to provide a survey of the parcel or parcels to determine the exact location of the coastal storm area. E.4.1.9 Prepare by 2012, a post disaster redevelopment plans in an effort to reduce or eliminate the exposure of human life and public and private property to natural disasters. C. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT: 7. LACK OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY CONC URRENCY: Response: Policy 1.1.3.2 is revised as per the ORC: 1.1.3.2 The City shall determine, prior to the issuance of development orders, whether sufficient capacity of essential public facilities to meet the minimum standards for levels of service for the existing population and a proposed development will be available concurrent with the impacts of the proposed development. The applicable water supplier shall be consulted prior to the issuance of a building permit to ensure potable water will be available prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 8. LACK OF A FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Response: Due to overlapping time frames for submission of the EAR-based amendments and the annual Capital Improvements Element update, the City's six-year CIP schedule as adopted by the City Council on November 18, 2008, was submitted to DCA as a separate package on November 26, 2008. The schedule lists the projects by year and cites sources of funding, as well as references the applicable Comprehensive Plan GOP's. It is the opinion of Planning Staff that the Capital Improvements Element as submitted on November 26, adequately addresses the concerns stated in Item C. However, as required by DCA personnel, we are submitting with this response a new table for the Data and Analysis section, (Table of Capital Improvements), the Traffic Operations Division's assessment spreadsheet for determining roadway improvements as well as the Revenues and Expenditures tables from the City Budget. 9. LACK OF ADOPTED LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT: Response: Revised Policy 1.1.3.7 to include a table summarizing level of service standards for CIE. 1.1.3.7 Standards for the minimum level of service to be provided by essential public facilities within the jurisdiction of the City of Clearwater are established in the applicable element and outlined in the following Table: Summary of Level of Service Standards. Table: Summary of Level of Service Standards Facilities Element LOS Standard Transportation Trans ortation LOS C daily and LOS D m peak for all roads in the Ci Sanita Sewer Utilities Average of 127 gallons per person per day-(QPCD Solid Waste Utilities Average Solid Waste Generator Rate of 7.12 pounds per capita per day Stormwater Utilities Design storm: 10 - year storm frequency for all new street development using the rational design method SAPlanning Department\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN\2008 Comprehensive Plan\EARBasedAmendments\All Documents\ORCand ORCRevisions\RESPONSES TO DCA ORC 08-2AR To Send to DCA.doc -4- 25 - year frequency with positive outfall for major storm systems with basin time of intensities controlling the duration.* 50 - year storm frequency when no outfall and discharge is to street right-of-way_.* 100 - year storm frequency when no outfall and discharge is across private propel .** * Design standards for stormwater quality treatment/storage quantity shall conform to the current SWFWMD requirement [Presently being the SCS Unit Hydrograph design method, using the design storm frequency and a twen -four 24) hour duration for sites ten (10) acres or more and the rational design method for sites under ten 10 acres . Potable Water and Utilities Average Water Consumption Rate Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge 120 gallons per capita per day at a pressure of 40-45 psi.* *Continue to maintain water consumption of one hundred twenty (120) GPCPD or less as per the conditions set forth by Clearwater's Water Use Permit. Hurricane Coastal 16 hours (out of county for a category 5-storm event as measured on evacuation Management the Saffir-Sim son scale Parks Recreation and 4 acres of parkland per one thousand (1,000) persons for Ci wide Open Space application Schools Public School District-wide Level-of-Service Standard: Student enrollment plus Facilities vested students divided by Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) School Capacity plus additional capacity does not exceed 100 percent. This level-of-service standard shall apply to each type of public school facili 10. LACK OF CONCURRENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ROADS: Response: Policy 1.1.3.3 Subsection 3 is being revised as follows to address FDOT's comment. 1.1.3.3 For roads and mass transit, transportation facilities needed to serve new development shall be in place or under actual construction within 3 years after the City approves a building permit that results in traffic generation. the 32.3.3.1 a. Pelie, 32.3.3.2 of if-, ift areas in whieh the Givy has eeffifflit4ed to imtaraypj33ents, ae+tual eenstmetien of 4h8 read transit f 't'+' of mass D. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT: 11. LACK OF PLANNING TIMEFRAME ON MAPS: Response: The maps have been revised to reflect the appropriate planning timeframes. In addition, specific changes were made to some of the maps as indicated below: SAPlanning Department\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN\2008 Comprehensive Plan\EARBasedAmendments\All Documents\ORCand ORCRevisions\RESPONSES TO DCA ORC 08-2AR To Send to DCA.doc -5- Map B-1: As per discussion with DCA staff, title block changed to more prominently reflect that these are Existing Levels of Service on major roads within the City, including those under State and County jurisdiction. Map B-2: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-3: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-4: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-5: As per discussion with DCA staff, title block changed to more prominently reflect that these are Existing Functional Classifications. Map B-6: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-7: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-8: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-9: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-10: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-11: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. Map B-12: Added planning timeframe of 2018 to map title block. 12. OBJECTIVE B.1.5 REGARDING REFERENCE TO THE STATE ROADWAYS AND POLICY B.1.5.5 REGARDING THE D LOS FOR US 19. Response: Objective B.1.5 has been revised as per DCA and FDOT comments: B.1.5 Objective - All County and State roadways in Clearwater, except those identified as backlogged or constrained by the Pinellas County MPO, shall operate at level C average daily/D peak hour. Response: Policy B.1.5.5 has been revised as per DCA and FDOT comments: 13.1.5.5 The City shall continue to participate with the MPO and/or its Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) to ensure that the level of service standard for US Highway 19, a Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facili is will be consistent with FDOT's LOS designation of D for this road. F. HOUSING ELEMENT: 13. DENSITY INCREASES/ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS: Response: For consistency with Policy A.2.2.7, Policy C.1.9.1 has been changed as follows: C.1.9.1 The City will provide density bonuses for affordable housing developments that demonstrate that a minimum of 15% of the total units are reserved as affordable housing SAPlanning Department\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN\2008 Comprehensive Plan\EARBasedAmendments\All Documents\ORCand ORCRevisions\RESPONSES TO DCA ORC 08-2AR To Send to DCA.doc -6- units. Such bonuses shall not exceed 50% of the density permitted by the Future Land Use Map and shall not include properties located in the Coastal Storm Area. The density bonus shall be established by ordinance in the Community Development Code. Permit Policy C.1.1.8 has been changed in consultation with DCA personnel as follows: C.1.1.8 The City mgy permit Genside one accessory dwelling units ep r lot wherever #Wy such units can be accommodated by adequate lot area, and provided that they meet strict compliance standards such as building restrictions, visual buffering, parking and other requirements to be developed for inclusion in the Community Development Code. Delete the following as unnecessary due to revised policy C.1.9.1: Q.1.9.4 f1w -newntewn Publie Amenities ineentive Peel. densi%, ine ases shall be Delete the following policies as unnecessary due to revised policy C.1.1.8 ae ^«^ vide d thm su ffieient e.r?..«.. I Af J'CT PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY OF CLEARWATER PROPOSES TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS TO THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES. THESE CHANGES ARE BASED UPON COMMENTS FROM OTHER REVIEWING AGENCIES, AS INDICATED. SOURCE: PINELLAS PLANNING COUNCIL. Add the following new policy to the Future Land Use Element: A.2.2.8 All land use categories on the Future Land Use Man shall be consistent with the densi and intensity standards and other standards contained in the Pinellas Planning Council Countywide Plan Rules, including criteria and standards for nomenclature, continuum of plan classifications and categories use and locational characteristics map delineation other standards, and special rules. SOURCE: LETTER FROM COUNTY 10/10/08. Make the following change to the Capital Improvements Element Policy 1.1.1.8: 1.1.1.8 The City shall, in cooperation with Pinellas County as approved by the voters in March 1997, and extended in March 2007, maintain a Local Government Infrastructure Surtax (LGIS) for the purpose of supplementing current revenue sources in order to fund the capital improvements called for in this Plan. SOURCE: LETTER FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 9/11/08. Make the following change to new Policy H.l.l.ll of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element: H.1.1.11 The City shall establish specific policies to provide for enhanced hurricane and disaster management coordination between the City, Pinellas County, Pinellas County School SAPlanning Department\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN\2008 Comprehensive Plan\EARBasedAmendmentsWll Documents\ORCand ORCRevisions\RESPONSES TO DCA ORC 08-2AR To Send to DCA.doc -7- Board, other cities, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, and the State of Florida with particular emphasis on public outreach and education. SOURCE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 10/15/08. Make following changes to the Future Land Use Element: A.4.1.2 FeF the read links enumerated in the Tr-anspei4afien Elem en4, a fier-ed level of ser-,.,iee is eased aft shell-be-inc i t l t i t t ith th i r er mprovemen s afe-eemp e e, ee inifia4ion Elates-. us s en w w e em:at;Het on A.4.1.2 A-.44-3-The City shall recognize the overriding Constitutional principle that private property shall not be taken without due process of law and the payment of just compensation, which principle is restated in Section 163.3194 (4) (a), Florida Statutes. SOURCE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 10/15/08. Add the following from the FDOT Adopted Work Program to the Transportation Element Objective B.2.3: O US Highway 19 From: N of Whitney Rd. to S of Seville Blvd. State Summary: Reconstruct US 19 w/Frontage Rd., Belleair Interchange O US Hiehwav 19 From: S of Seville Blvd. To N of SR 60 State Summary: Reconstruct US 19 w/Frontage Rd., Seville Interchange SOURCE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 10/15/08. Policy 1.1.3.5.3 (c) iii of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: iii. amend this Comprehensive Plan to modify the adopted standard for the level of service so as to reduce the required facility to equal the applicant's needs, excluding Strategic Intermodal System (SIS), Federal Intrastate Hiehwav System (FIHS , Transportation Regional Impact Project (TRIP) funded state roads. SOURCE: PLANNING DEPARTMENT. In order to provide for consistency with amended policy D.1.1.1., the second, third and fourth bullets of the Utilities Needs Summary for Sanitary Sewer are amended as follows: o The minimum level of service standard is an average of 127 allons per person per day (GPCD) T"e klafshall Stfeet tfea4fnent faeili?y pr-evides ser-yiee eA a fate of one hundfed and twerAy four- (124) gallons per- eapita per- gGP4))-. SA\Planning Department\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN\2008 Comprehensive Plan\EARBasedAmendments\All Documents\ORCand ORCRevisions\RESPONSES TO DCA ORC 08-2AR To Send to DCA.doc -8- CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS ELEMENT DATA AND ANALYSIS MEMO TO THE FILE As indicated by the attached table "Data and Analysis Summary Table December, 2008: Six-Year Major Capital Improvement Projects", the only deficiencies within the City of Clearwater are state roads. Steps to improve these roads are also shown in the project. No City roads or road segments are anticipated to fail during the'time frame shown in the Capital Improvements Element. This is the result of the City's long history of taking a proactive approach to road improvements. CITY OF CLEARWATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DATA AND ANALYSIS SUMMARY TABLE - DECEMBER 2008 SIX-YEAR MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (Dollars Shown in Thousands) -APPLICABLE LEVELS OF SERVICE STANDARDS AND DEFICIENCIES NOTED Reason for- city city city Improvement Current Adopted Future PROJECT (LOS`Deficiency?) Project Jurisdiction LOS LOS LOS Funding Source FY 08109 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 SUB TOTAL TOTAL UTILITIES (CITY PROJECTS) Potable Water and Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Capacity (Not #96729 Reclaimed Water deficient) Distribution System city 120 120 120 FY'09 Bond 863 863 Sewer Revenue 3847 986 4833 Future Bond Issue 2921 1649 81 3189 6000 13840 Utility R&R 369 1161 1530 21066 Capacity (Not #96742 Line Relocation - deficient) Capitalized city 120 120 120 Utility R&R 550 234 955 250 250 1000 3239 Future Bond Issue 166 1145 1311 4550 Capacity (Not #96764 Reverse Osmosis deficient) Expansion - Res. #1 City 120 120 120 FY'09 Bond 4563 4563 Future Bond Issue 2236 4987 7223 11786 Capacity (Not #96767 Reverse Osmosis @ deficient) Reservoir #2 City 120 120 120 FY'09 Bond 2552 2552 Future Bond Issue 1517 1117 15178 7852 25664 Water Revenue 3572 3572 31788 Sanitary Sewer Capacity (Not deficient) #96630 Sanitary Sewer Extensions city 127 127 127 Sewer Impact 575 500 500 500 500 500 3075 3075 Capacity (Not deficient) #96634 Sanitary Utility Relocation city 127 127 127 Sewer 184 29 213 Utility R&R 267 464 750 250 221 500 2452 2665 Table - LOS CIE2 Page 1 CITY OF CLEARWATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DATA AND ANALYSIS SUMMARY TABLE - DECEMBER 2008 SIX-YEAR MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (Dollars Shown in Thousands) -APPLICABLE LEVELS OF SERVICE STANDARDS AND DEFICIENCIES NOTED Reason for city city city Improvement- Current Adopted Future PROJECT (LOS Deficiency?) Project Jurisdiction LOS LOS LOS Funding Source FY 08109 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 SUBTOTAL TOTAL Capacity (Not #96654 Facilities Upgrade & deficient) Improvement city 127 127 127 FY'09 Bond 91 91 Future Bond Issue 622 500 32 1154 Sewer 469 24 646 1139 Utility R&R 995 476 396 1867 4251 Capacity (Not #96686 Pump Station deficient) Replacement city 127. 127 127 FY'09 Bond 1321 1321 Future Bond Issue 1110 2228 2794 645 1465 8242 9563 Solid Waste Capacity (Not #96444 Commercial Container deficient) Acquisition city 7.12 7.12 7.12 Solid Waste 240 240 250 250 282 290 1552 1552 Stormwater Management 10-100 year 10-100 year 10-100 year Capacity (Not #96124 Storm Pipe System storm storm storm Stormwater(Fees) deficient) Improvements (Citywide) City frequency frequency frequency Revenue 800 800 Future Bond Issue 900 900 1000 1000 1100 4900 5700 10-100 year 10-100 year 10-100 year Capacity (Not #96168 Stonmwater System stone storm storm Stormwater (Fees) deficient) Expansion (Citywide) City frequency frequency frequency Revenue 500 600 329 700 700 800 3629 Future Bond Issue 271 271 3900 10-100 year 10-100 year 10-100 year Capacity (Not stone storm storm Stormwater (Fees) deficient) #96169 Stevenson Creek city frequency frequency frequency Revenue 1060 570 1817 264 1468 353 5532 Future Bond Issue 1610 1983 3206 1132 2147 10078 15610 Table - LOS CIE2 Page 2 CITY OF CLEARWATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DATA AND ANALYSIS SUMMARY TABLE - DECEMBER 2008 SIX-YEAR MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (Dollars Shown in Thousands) -APPLICABLE LEVELS OF SERVICE STANDARDS AND DEFICIENCIES NOTED Reason for city city City Improvement Current Adopted Future PROJECT (LOS' Deficiency?) Project Jurisdiction LOS LOS LOS Funding Source FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 70/71 FY 71/12 FY 12/13 FY 13114 SUB TOTAL TOTAL 10-100 year 10-100 year 10-100 year Capacity (Not #96170 Coastal Basin Projects storm storm stone Stonmwater (Fees) deficient) (Citywide) City frequency frequency frequency Revenue 922 570 450 264 306 2512 FY'09 Bond 678 678 Future Bond Issue 2630 1550 2211 1094 1600 9085 12275 10-100 year 10-100 year 10-100 year Lease/Purchase- Capacity (Not storm storm storm Stormwater deficient) #961xx Truck & Camera (Citywide) City frequency frequency frequency . Revenues 300 300 300 10-100 year 10-100 year 10-100 year Lease/Purchase- Capacity (Not #961xx Vaccon Sewer Cleaner stone storm stone Stormwater deficient) (Citywide) City frequency frequency frequency Revenues 300 300 300 10-100 year 10-100 year 10-100 year Capacity (Not #961 xx Alligator Creek Watershed storm storm stone Stormwater (Fees) deficient) Projects city frequency frequency frequency Revenue 450 264 306 1020 Future Bond Issue 2830 2711 1694 2100 9335 10355 Transportation (CITY PROJECTS) Capacity (Not deficient) Druid Road / Trail Improvements City D D C Penny for Pinellas 1250 1250 1250 Capacity (Not #92273 Streets & Sidewalks - deficient) Citywide City N/A N/A N/A Road Millage 2682 2600 2547 2547 2547 2547 15470 15470 #92259 Traffic Calming Prog - Capacity (Not Citywide (Local Streets / deficient) Neighborhoods) City N/A N/A N/A Gas Tax 800 800 800 200 200 200 3000 18470 Recreation Open Space (CITY PROJECTS) Capacity (Not Recreation Trails - Ream Wilson deficient) East / West Trail city 4 4 4 Penny for Pinellas 360 360 FRDAP Grant 200 200 State Grant 160 160 720 Table - LOS CIE2 Page 3 CITY OF CLEARWATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DATA AND ANALYSIS SUMMARY TABLE - DECEMBER 2008 SIX-YEAR MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (Dollars Shown in Thousands) - APPLICABLE LEVELS OF SERVICE STANDARDS AND DEFICIENCIES NOTED Reason for City City City Improvement Current Adopted Future PROJECT (LOS Deficiency?) Project Jurisdiction LOS LOS LOS Funding Source FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 SUB TOTAL TOTAL TRANSPORTATION (COUNTY PROJECTS) Capacity (Not COUNTY PROJECT Deficient) Sunset Point Road Reconstruction County C D C (County funded) 850 1050 5055 6120 13075 13075 TRANSPORTATION (US HIGHWAY 19 FIHS - STATE PROJECTS) SR 55/US 19 - Countryside Blvd to Capacity (Existing Sunset Point Rd., Enterprise Rd. STATE PROJECT Deficiency) Interchange State D D D (State funded) 73000 73000 73000 Capacity (Existing SR 55/US 19 - N. of Gulf-to-Bay STATE PROJECT Deficiency) Blvd. To S. of Seville Blvd. State E D D (State funded) 153291 153291 153291 Capacity (Existing SR 55/US 19 - S. of Seville Blvd. STATE PROJECT Deficiency) To N. of Whitney Blvd. State F D D (State funded) 79852 79852 79852 Legend for LOS Standards: Transportation: A - F (E and F = deficiencies) Potable Water and Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge: Average Water Consumption Rate of 120 gallons per capita per day at a pressure of 40-45 psi (continue to maintain water consumption of 120 GPCPD or less as per the conditions set forth by Clearwater's Water Use Permit) Sanitary Sewer. Average of 127 gallons per person per day (GPCD) Solid Waste: Average Solid Waste Generator Rate 7.12 pounds per capita per day Stormwater Management: 10-year storm frequency for all new street development using the rational design method; 25-year storm frequency with positive outfall for major storm systems with basin time of intensities controlling the duration*; 50-year storm frequency when no outfall and discharge is to street right-of-way*; 100-year storm frequency when no outfall and discharge is across private property* *Design standards for stormwater quality treatment/storage quantity shall conform to the current SWFWMD requirement [Presently being the SCS Unit Hydrograph design method, using the design storm frequency and a twenty-four (24) hour duration for sites ten (10) acres or more, and the rational design method for sites under ten (10) acres] Recreation and Open Space: Four (4) acres of parkland per one thousand (1,000) persons for Citywide application Information in table is based on the City's FY08/09 CIP Budget, Pinellas County's Six-Year Schedule of Improvements, and Pinellas County's 2008 LOS Report Table - LOS CIE2 Page 4 City of Clearwater Data and Analysis for Determination of Future Transportation Projects 2008-2018 Addl'I Add'I Reason ROW ROW for Lane Width Area No. Lanes Lane-feet Proposed Improve- Length Needed Needed to to Construction Current Adopted Future Segment From To Jurisdiction Improvement, ment LF FT SF ROW Cost Construct Construct Cost Total Cost Date Los Los Los Priori Bayshore Relocate Blvd Drew St. San Mateo City Road Safety 2,400 6 14,400 $1,440,000 2.0 4,800 $ 513,934 $ 1,953,934 FY 10/11 C D C 1 Street Missouri MILK Ave State 4LD to 6LD Capacity 1,250 24 30,000 $3,000,000 20.0 25,000 $ 2,676,741 $ 5,676,741 FY 09/10 F D D 2 Drew Street Osceola Myrtle Ave City 4LU to 4LD Capacity 1,690 6 10,140 $1,014,000 1.5 2,535 $ 271,422 $ 1,285,422 FY 10/11 D D C 3 Druid Ft Lengthen Road Harrison U.S. 19 City turn lanes Capacity 1,600 12 19,200 $1,920,000 1.0 1,600 $ 171,311 $ 2,091,311 FY 11/12 D D C 4 Highland Avenue Sunset Pt Union St City 2LU to 2LD Capacity 2,670 6 16,020 $1,602,000 1.0 2,670 $ 285,876 $ 1,887,876 FfY 14/15 D D C 7 Lakeview Ft Road Harrison Missouri City 4LU to 2LD Ca achy 4,200 0 (none) $ 1.0 4,200 $ 449,693 $ 449,693 FY 13/14 D D C 6 Martin Luther Kin Ave Drew St Belleair Rd city 2LU to 2LD Capacity 10,550 6 63,300 $6,330,000 1.0 10,550 $ 1,129,585 $ 7,459,585 FY 12/13 D D C 5 Lane Width (FT) 12 ROW cost $ 100.00 Constructi on cost per 12' wide lane- foot $ 107.07 divider (1/2 lane) + new 1/2 lane = 1 lane to4LD New divider (1/2 lane) + new 1/2 lane = 1 lane 2 new lanes = 2.0 lanes " New divider (1/2 lane) + remove 2 lanes (1 lane equiv.) = 1.5 lanes 1 new lane $ 20,804,562 Prioirty 1 $ 1,953,934 Prioirty 2 $ 5,676,741 Prioirty 3 $ 1,285,422 Prioirty4 $ 2,091,311 Prioirty 5 $ 7,459,585 Prioirty 6 $ 449,693 Prioirty 7 $ 1,887,876 Notes: Blue denotes design phases, Green denotes construction of project. Projects are created based on field observations, traffic counts, citizen complaints, modeling, etc. $ 20,804,562 MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 7993-08 ON SECOND READING ON PAGE A -1, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The introduction paragraph of the Future Land Use Element is amended as follows: A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT INTRODUCTION The purpose and intent of the Future Land Use Element is to provide a framework for land use and zoning decisions. It establishes the allowable use, intensity and density of land and provides for consistency between land use classifications and zoning atlas districts. Additionally, this element provides for a citywide design structure consisting of a hierarchy of places and the linkages between them to guide future development. Since Clearwater is effectively built-out, the element provides for sustainable redevelopment and infill development, as well as neighborhood preservation. Goals, objectives and policies are designed to preserve and enhance community character and quality of life, while ensuring the continued economic vitality of the community. The Ci of Clearwater's planning horizon for the Comprehensive Plan is 2018. ON PAGE A - 2, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The twelfth bullet of the Future Land Use Needs Summary is amended as follows: • Clearwater has a current population of approximately 110,831 people. Seasonal residents add about 10,110 people during the winter months. The permanent population is projected to increase to 120,028 121,352 by the year 2018 2020. ON PAGE A - 2, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Future Land Use Needs Summary is amended with the addition of a fifteenth bullet as follows: • The planning horizon for the City's Comprehensive Plan is 2018. This is a 10-year plan as per Chapter 163, F.S. and 9J-5.005(4), F A C following adoption of City Ordinance Number 7993-08 on December 18, 2008. ON PAGE A - 14, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 - 1 - Policy A.2.2.7 of the Future Land Use Element is amended as follows: A.2.2.7 The City will provide density bonuses for affordable housing developments that demonstrate that a minimum of 15% of the total units are reserved as affordable housing units. Such bonuses shall not exceed 50% of the density permitted by the Future Land Use Map and shall not include properties located in the Coastal Storm Area. The density bonus shall be established by ordinance in the Community Development Code. The Gity will pFevide density developments baser! OR ronnmmendatiORs established in the Gity's I easel Housing AssistanLe Plan and implemented three gh the Guy's tiv ON PAGE A - 14, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Future Land Use Element is amended by the addition of new policy A.2.2.8 as follows: A.2.2.8 All land use cateaories on the Future Land Use Map shall be consistent with the densitv and intensitv standards and other standards contained in the Pinellas Planning Council Countywide Plan Rules, including criteria and standards for nomenclature, continuum of plan classifications and categories, use and locational characteristics, map delineation, other standards, and special rules. ON PAGE A - 15, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Objective A.4.1 of the Future Land Use Element is amended as follows: A.4.1 Objective - The City shall examine and upgrade the Concurrency Management and information system as appropriate for granting development permits. This system shall continue to consider the current, interim, and ultimately desired Levels of Service for roads traffic Gir-culation, transit, water, sewer, garbage collection, public school facilities, and drainage systems and shall provide data on sub-sectors of the City in which service deficiencies exist or in which services are adequate to serve existing and planned new development. This level of service status will be considered and made part of the staff recommendation at the time of zoning, site plan, or plat approval. The level Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -2- of service monitoring system shall be adjusted, at a minimum, annually to determine adequacy of service capacity. Should a requested development permit result in approvals which would burden service systems above adopted levels, permission to proceed with the development will not be granted until the City has assured that adequate services will be available concurrent with the impacts of development. ON PAGE A -15 AND A -16, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy A.4.1.1 of the Future Land Use Element is amended as follows: A.4.1.1 No new development or redevelopment will be permitted which causes the level of City services roads , recreation and open space, water, sewage treatment, garbage collection, ublic school facilities, and drainage) to fall below minimum acceptable levels. However, development orders may be phased or otherwise modified consistent with provisions of the concurrency management system to allow services to be upgraded concurrently with the impacts of development. ON PAGE A -16, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policies A.4.1.2 and A.4.1.3 of the Future Land Use Element are amended as follows: .4.1.2 For the read links -enumerated?+n ??}T- he Transportation Elemo.a neFed-level-of seFViseG is established. Theinitial lees IGT of .se FViGTP1Ge-fe the p goose of issuing nnd eyelepmen} pelf i}e n shall be innreased after ' TTIpiV,vT. rlT .GT - aF .e GOmnlee, n vensistt nt with the nenc+} en i.+}inn iJ +}ecTT?A.4.1.2 A.4-1.3 The City shall recognize the overriding Constitutional principle that private property shall not be taken without due process of law and the payment of just compensation, which principle is restated in Section 163.3194 (4) (a), Florida Statutes. ON PAGE A - 23, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy A.6.1.12 of the Future Land Use Element is amended as follows: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -3- ON PAGE B - 6, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Objective B.1.5 of the Transportation Element is amended as follows: B.1.5 Objective - All County and State roadways in Clearwater, except those identified as backlogged or constrained by the Pinellas County MPO, shall operate at level C average daily/D peak hour. ON PAGE B - 7, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy B.1.5.5 of the Transportation Element is amended as follows: 13.1.5.5The City shall continue to participate with the MPO and/or its Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) to ensure that the level of service standard for US Highway 19, a Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facili is will be consistent with FDOT's LOS designation of D for this road. ON PAGE B -10, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Objective 13.2.3 of the Transportation Element is amended by the addition of the following: • US_ Highway 19 From: N of Whitney Rd. to S of Seville Blvd. State Summary: Reconstruct US 19 w/Frontage Rd., Belleair Interchange • US Highway 19 From: S of. Seville Blvd. To N of SR 60 State Summary: Reconstruct US 19 w/Frontage Rd., Seville Interchange ON PAGE C - 3, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy C.1.1.8 of the Housing Element is amended as follows: C.1.1.8 The City may `permit Sere one accessory dwelling units per lot wherever " such units can be accommodated by adequate lot area, and provided that they meet strict compliance standards such as building restrictions, visual buffering, parking and other requirements to be developed for inclusion in the Community Development Code. Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -4- ON PAGE C -10, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy C.1.9.1 of the Housing Element is amended as follows: C.1.9.1 The City will provide density bonuses for affordable housing developments that demonstrate that a minimum of 15% of the total units are reserved as affordable housing units. Such bonuses shall not exceed 50% of the density permitted by the Future Land Use Map and shall not include properties located in the Coastal Storm Area. The density bonus shall be established by ordinance in the Community Development Code. oeFn;4t density inureaseC fir ON PAGE C -10, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policies C.1.9.4 and C.1.9.5 of the Housing Element are amended as follows: ON PAGE C -10, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy C.1.10.1 of the Housing Element is amended as follows: C.1.10.1 GBRs+deF-pmvidiRg deRSifi use6 fe Encourage affordable housing projects that are constructed consistent with US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles or the Florida Green Building Coalition's (FGBC) Green Land Development and Building Standards. ON PAGE D -1, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The second, third and fourth bullets of the Utilities Needs Summary for Sanitary Sewer are amended as follows: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -5- • The minimum level of service standard is an average of 127 gallons per person per day (GPCD)The ItAnimhall Street treatment fnnilihi nre?iides seniine at a Fate of ene ON PAGE E - 3, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Objective E.1.2 of the Coastal Management Element is amended as follows: E.1.2 Objective - The coastal storm area shall be the area delineated in Map EE_1 444 of the Coastal Management Element, which encompasses all of the following: (1) the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which shall be defined by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to be inundated from a category one hurricane, as reflected in the most recent Regional Evacuation Study, Storm Tide Atlas, (2) all land connected to the mainland of Clearwater by bridges or causeways (3) those isolated areas that are defined by the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located within the Velocity Zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The City shall direct permanent population concentrations away from the coastal storm area consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. ON PAGES E - 3 AND E - 4, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy E.1.2.1 of the Coastal Management Element is amended as follows: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -6- E.1.2.1 If 20% or more of a parcel of land is located within the coastal storm area, then the entire parcel shall be considered within the coastal storm area, with the exception of specific parcels located on the bluffs of Clearwater Harbor that the City has identified in Map E- 1 43-9 of the Comprehensive Plan. However, if either a parcel of land or a group of parcels that are part of a master development plan is equal to or greater than 5 acres and less than 50% of the parcel or group of parcels is within the coastal storm area, the property owner may elect to provide a survey of the parcel or parcels to determine the exact location of the coastal storm area. ON PAGES E - 9 AND E-10, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy E.3.1.4 of the Coastal Management Element is amended as follows: E.3.1.4 Ensure that construction of necessary infrastructure improvements in the coastal storm area are phased to coincide with the demands generated by development or redevelopment in support of the pepesed densities permitted by the City's adopted of the Future Land Use C'°c: Plan Map. The Coastal Management Element is amended by the addition of new Policy E.3.1.5 as follows: E.3.1.5 The City's public expenditures in the CHHA, when available, will include program improvements that will restore and enhance natural resources. ON PAGE E -13, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy E.4.1.9 of the Coastal Management Element is amended as follows: E.4.1.9 Prepare by 2012, a post disaster redevelopment plans in an effort to reduce or eliminate the exposure of human life and public and private property to natural disasters. ON PAGE H - 4, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy H.1.1.11 of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element is amended as follows- H.1.1.1 1 The City shall establish specific policies to provide for enhanced hurricane and disaster management coordination between the City, Pinellas County, Pinellas County School Board, other cities, the Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -7- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, and the State of Florida with particular emphasis on public outreach and education. ON PAGE 1- 5, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy 1.1.1.8 of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: Policy 1.1.1.8 The City shall, in cooperation with Pinellas County as approved by the voters in March 1997, and extended in March 2007, maintain a Local Government Infrastructure Surtax (LGIS) for the purpose of supplementing current revenue sources in order to fund the capital improvements called for in this Plan. ON PAGE I - 7, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy 1.1.3.2 of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: 1.1.3.2 The City shall determine, prior to the issuance of development orders, whether sufficient capacity of essential public facilities to meet the minimum standards for levels of service for the existing population and a proposed development will be available concurrent with the impacts of the proposed development. The applicable water supplier shall be consulted prior to the issuance of a building permit to ensure potable water will be available prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. ON PAGE I - 8, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy 1.1.3.3 Subsection 3 of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: 1.1.3.3 3. For roads and mass transit, transportation facilities needed to serve new development shall be in place or under actual construction within 3 years after the City approves a building permit that results in traffic generation. the neneirrepW Yeq Fement will he satisfied by the nriteria nontained in in aFeas whinh the. if, 3.1 OF PGIiGY 32.3.3.2 OF Gity h'° nomrvmitted to nrevide the nervessa Fy p blip faGilitle s SGhcde4ed to t9 GGFnrmrrenGe in of before the third deer of the ?,--?a??R,?. available the impaGt of the development. Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -8- ON PAGE I - 9, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy 1.1.3.5.3 (c) iii of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: amend this Comprehensive Plan to modify the adopted standard for the level of service so as to reduce the required facility to equal the applicant's needs, excluding Strategic Intermodal System (SIS), Federal Intrastate Highway System (FIRS), and Transportation Regional Impact Progect (TRIP) funded state roads. ON PAGE I - 9, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy 1.1.3.7 of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: 1.1.3.7 Standards for the minimum level of service to be provided by essential public facilities within the jurisdiction of the City of Clearwater are established in the applicable element and outlined in the following Table: Summary of Level of Service Standards. Table: Summary of Level of Service Standards Facilities Element LOS Standard Transportation Transportation LOS C daily and LOS D pm peak for all roads in the Cit Sanita Sewer Utilities Average of 127 gallons per person per day_(QECD)_ Solid Waste Utilities Average Solid Waste Generator Rate of 7.12 pounds per capita er da Stormwater Utilities Design storm: 10 - year storm frequency for all new street development using the rational design method 25 - year frequency with positive outfall for major storm systems with basin time of intensities controlling the duration.* 50 - year storm frequency when no outfall and discharge is to street right-of-way.* 100 - year storm frequency when no outfall and discharge is across private property.* * Design standards for stormwater quality treatment/storage quantity shall conform to the current SWFWMD requirement [Presently being the SCS Unit H dro ra h design method using the design storm Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-05 -9- frequency and a twenty-four (24) hour duration for sites ten (10) acres or more, and the rational design method for sites under ten 10 acres . Potable Water and Natural Utilities Average Water Consumption Rate 120 gallons per capita per day at a pressure of 40-45 Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Psi.* *Continue to maintain water consumption of one hundred twenty (120) GPCPD or less as per the conditions set forth b Clearwater's Water Use Permit. Hurricane Coastal 16 hours (out of county for a category 5-storm event evacuation Management as measured on the Saffir-Sim son scale Parks Recreation and 4 acres of parkland per one thousand (1,000) persons Open Space for Ci wide application Schools Public School Facilities District-wide Level-of-Service Standard: Student enrollment plus vested students divided by Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) School Capacity plus additional capacity does not exceed 100 percent. This level-of-service standard shall apply to each type of public school facilit ON PAGE I -11, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy 1.1.7.1 of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: 1.1.7.1 The City shall utilize the following level-of-service standard for public school facilities, which shall be applied consistently district- wide by the School District and by the local governments within Pinellas County that signed the Public Schools Interlocal Agreement (the partner local governments). District-wide level-of-service sStandard: Student enrollment plus vested students divided by Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) School Capacity plus additional capacity does not exceed 100 percent. This level-of-service standard shall aDDly to each type of public school facili Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -10- ON PAGE J - 3, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy J.1.2.1 of the Public School Facilities Element is amended as follows: J.1.2.1 The City hereby adopts, consistent with Section 11 of the Public Schools Interlocal Agreement, the following level-of-service standard, which shall be applied consistently district-wide by all partner local governments within Pinellas County and by the School District. District-wide level-of-service sStandard: Student enrollment Dlus vested students divided by Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) School Capacity plus additional capacity does not exceed 100 percent. This level-of-service standard shall aDDly to each tvpe of public school facili ON THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT MAP #: A-3, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Future Land Use Element Map #: A-3 is amended as follows: Future Land Use: 2018 ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-1, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-1 is amended as follows: Road Network: € g Existing Level of Service (Major Road Network) ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-2, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 - 11 - The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-2 is amended as follows: Road Network: 2018 2025 Level of Service (Major Road Network) ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-3, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-3 is amended as follows: Lane Arrangement 2008 - 2018 ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-4, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-4 is amended as follows: Road Network: €xi6tiRgJurisdictional Classification 2008 - 2018 ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-5, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-5 is amended as follows: Road Network: Existing Existing Functional Classification ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-6, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-6 is amended as follows: Road Network: 2026 2018 Functional Classification ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-7, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -12- The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-7 is amended as follows: Major Trip Attractors and Generators 2008 - 2018 ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-8, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-8 is amended as follows: Bike and Pedestrian Routes 2008 - 2018 The Transportation Element Map #: B-8 is amended with changes to the Legend key and the map drawing to clarify and differentiate between the existing and proposed routes, including the addition of the Memorial Causeway/Druid Road Trail and the Progress Energy Trail. ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-9, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-9 is amended as follows: Public Transit Routes 2008 - 2018 ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-10, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-10 is amended as follows: Airpark Land Use 2008 - 2018 ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-11, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-11 is amended as follows: Airpark Plan Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -13- 2008 - 2018 ON THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT MAP #: B-12, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The title block for the Transportation Element Map #: B-12 is amended as follows: Airpark Noise Contours 2008 - 2018 ON THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT MAP #: E-1, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Legend in the title block for the Coastal Management Element Map #: E-1 has been amended for clarity, with no changes to the map. ON PAGE D -16, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Objective D.5.1 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -14- D.5.1 Objective - To maintain adequate Levels of Service for existing and future populations through the year 2018 2045. ON PAGE D -16, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.2.1 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.2.1 Ensure that land development regulations, building codes and City ordinances adequately address water system provisions by performing a thorough evaluation of City codes and by coordinating proposed provisions with the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Tampa Bay Water Pinellas County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. ON PAGE D -17, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.2.6 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.2.6 The City shall continue to participate with and assist Tampa Bay Water, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Pinellas County Health Department, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in developing innovative techniques to augment existing water supplies to provide for future needs. ON PAGE D -17, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.2.7 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.2.7 Continue to identify, acquire, and develop sources of water supply and methods of water treatment to meet existing and future needs. Some ways this can be accomplished are through well rehabilitation projects and/or exploration and drilling of new wells. Some type of water treatment may be initiated. Additional volumes of water may be acquired from the Pinellas County Water System through Clearwater's intergovernmental water service agreement. The City's long range Water Master Plan updated in 2008 EAR?" leted on 2004 - shall serve as the guiding document for water supply and treatment methods. ON PAGE D -17, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.2.8 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -15- D.5.2.8 Ensure that water management projects are designed and operated to maintain and enhance natural systems as well as man made systems by working closely with the Southwest Florida Water Management District when proposing new projects and water management programs. The City's long range Water Master Plan `VateFSupply "Ma tee Fan GWnpleted in 2004 outlines a work plan for continued coordination with the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Regional Water Supply Plan adopted in December 2006. ON PAGE D -17, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Utilities Element is amended by the addition of new policy D.5.2.11 as follows: D.5.2.11 Encourage the development of local and regional water supplies within the jurisdiction of the Southwest Florida Water Management District to avoid transporting surface water across other district boundaries. ON PAGE D -18, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Utilities Element is amended by the addition of new policy D.5.4.6 as follows: D.5.4.6 Encourage partnerships among federal, state, local governments, and the private sector that would identify and build needed potable water facilities and allocate such facilities costs among the partners in proportion to the benefits accruing to each of them. ON PAGE D -18, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Objective D.5.5 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.5 Objective - Continue to dOevelop a potable water system that is compatible with the environment and seeks to conserve and protect sensitive natural resources. , ON PAGE D -19, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.5.2 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.5.2 The City's building code shall be modified 49 include the requirement for water conserving fixtures in newly constructed or remodeled buildings. Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -16- ON PAGE D -19, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.5.5 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.5.5 The City e€Slea;,; ate shall maintain its current Water Restriction Ordinance. ON PAGE D -19, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.5.7 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.5.7 Reclaimed water service will continue to be extended to private residences based on the Twenty (20) Year Reclaimed Water Master Plan ON PAGE D -19, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Utilities Element is amended by the addition of new policies D.5.5.9 and D.5.5.10 as follows: D.5.5.9 The City will continue to develop strategies aimed at reducing potable water consumption by means such as water conservation rates, conservation codes, operational measures, rebate and plumbing retrofit programs, landscape and irrigation efficiency programs, research and evaluation, and re-use alternatives. D.5.5.10 The City will expand, in coordination with other stakeholders, educational programs to promote water conservation measures. ON PAGE D -19, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Utilities Element is amended by the addition of new policy D.5.6.6 as follows: D.5.6.6 The City will maintain a Water Supply Facilities Work Plan that is consistent with the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Water Supply Plan by updating the work Plan within 18 months of an update to the District's Regional Supply Plan that affects the City. Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -17- ON PAGE D - 20, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.7.2 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.7.2 The City of Gl°a ? shall include incentives in the Community Development Code for the protection of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas as identified in the Conservation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. ON PAGE D - 20, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy D.5.7.3 of the Utilities Element is amended as follows: D.5.7.3 The City of-Gl°^*t shall continue to protect groundwater quality by enforcing the Wellhead Protection Ordinance within the area specified on Map D-2. Guidelines and criteria for protection of potable water wellfields include: 1. Issuance of a Permit a) A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new business, commercial, industrial or other nonresidential activity on property within the city if any portion of the subject property is within 1.000 feet of a potable water well. New residential construction on property located within the city should also obtain a permit if any portion of the subject property is within 100 feet of potable water well. 2. Permit Requirements: (a) Activities within a 1,000-foot radial distance around a potable water supply well shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 62-521. F.A.C.. Wellhead Protection. (b) Activities defined as potentially high risk to ground water quality in Chapter 62-555.312, F.A.C. shall not be permitted within 100 feet of an existing potable water supply well. (c) Activities defined as a moderate risk to ground water quality in Chapter 62-555.312, F.A.C. shall not be permitted within 50 feet of an existing potable water supply well. Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -18- (d) If any contaminatinq material is proposed to be used or stored for any business, commercial, industrial or other nonresidential use within 1.000 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. If any contaminating material is proposed to be used or stored for residential use within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. (e) A wellhead protection permit application shall at a minimum include a location map of the potable water well and 1,000 feet surrounding the well, plans for the proposed development or expansion/change of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of existing uses in a 1,000-foot zone for a commercial use application or a 100-foot zone for a residential use application, a listing of any contaminating material to be used or stored on the site and a protection-containment plan if necessary. 3. Permit Review (a) In reviewing a protection-containment plan submitted by an applicant for a wellhead protection permit, the following factors shall be considered when determining the sufficiency of the plan: 1) The amount, character and intended use of the contaminating material involved: (2) Storage, conveyance and handling techniques to be employed by the applicant: (3) The extent of any propensity to spill, break, lose or discharge contaminating material: (4) The type of containment devices to be employed: (5) The extent of employee safety training and practices: and (6) Any other consideration appropriate to the protection of the wellhead. b) No wellhead protection permit shall be issued unless the protection-containment plan and permit application fully addresses all contamination and safety matters to the satisfaction of the engineering Motion to Arnend Ordinance 7993-08 -19- director. A wellhead protection permit may be issued subject to conditions related to the protection of the public potable water supply. FOLLOWING UTILITIES ELEMENT MAP #: D-1, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Utilities Element is amended by the addition of Potable Water Wells and Wellhead Protection Zones, Map #: D-2. ON PAGES I -1 and I - 2, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The second, third, fourth and fifth bulleted items under the Capital Improvements Element Needs Summary are amended as follows: • The City's Streets and Sidewalks Program is currently budgeted for 15.472 $17.976 million on the six-year CIP schedule with a funding source of road millage. • The City proposes a total of 8.44 $68-4 million of improvements within the City's Stormwater Infrastructure Program over the six-year CIP period. The funding sources for this project are the Stormwater Fund and a future bond issue. • The 1.552 $1.262 million Commercial Container Acquisition CIP project is planned through Solid Waste funds. • The 21.066 $204 million Reclaimed Water Distribution System CIP project is being funded through: Funds, $1.3 million ftem Water $863.400 from FY '09 Bond Issue ' 13.841 $422 million from future bond issue, $4.833 from Sewer Revenue, and 1.529 $4392 million from Utility Renewal and Replacement. ON PAGE 1- 3, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy 1.1.1.2 of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -20- Policy 1.1.1.2 The City shall be permitted to amend the Schedule of Capital Improvements two times during any calendar year and as allowed for emergencies, developments of regional impact and certain small-scale development activities pursuant to Florida Statutes 163.3187. The schedule of capital improvements included in the Clearwater FY2008/09 Capital Improvement Program Budget is incorporated as Schedule I-A of this Capital Improvements Element. Amendments to the Capital improvements Element GGhedule may L- ._.-_----_J ON PAGE 1-12, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Policy 1.1.7.6 of the Capital Improvements Element is amended as follows: 1.1.7.6 The City hereby adopts by reference the School District's Five-Year Work Program for FY 2008/09 through 2012/13 FY 20071Q8 thYA1 gh 2011/12, as adopted by the School Board on September 9, 2008 11, 2007. On PAGE 1-12, AMEND EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: The Capital Improvements Element is amended by the addition of new Schedule I-A. Pamela K. Akin City Attorney December 18, 2008 Motion to Amend Ordinance 7993-08 -21 - F?4 ?W? ?IS 011-1 *kk P\r-t 10, 10 tmkk, Contributors and Reviewers: Amy Alexander, Dale Armstrong, Ben Bolusky, Eileen Buss. 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Handbook to obtain a broader range of recommendations specific to each region of Florida, The F'loria Low n Handbook can be purchased from the a lF Extension lci3ostre> 1 ••t)_6- .:: '' 17(A, or can be viewed at all county n it lF/1F Extension offices or online at 'I LII?• h ./ it .i s. . . The F ' handbook. is also av iilable csn-•lirie at d http:/1fyn.ifa!- dial (where you will ?I find sources for tf--y inf6r°i-nation in this book and updated references to web sites listed throughout the bookl. it ?f3J)aF'#l£. Szr.(#.z:t}#"tP 2 cr, i:3i{3 s3i}£ c:'1: Other relevant UFAF publications are vailable online or in printed form. Visit ,1F; x Extension's Er - --ironic Data Information Circe (EDI ) online at >{r s. i a . >r and UFAFAS Extension at ., »r: s t_ ?W_ ! laif ,c ii1`i. You can search Cdr authors, titles, k(z ° v rds or publication I'lUrnbers. Publications in PDF format print best. For copies or further assistance, contact the UFAFA Extension office in your County and ask about the Florida Yards Neighborhoods program, Our yat l f ;;,1 neighborhoods are r , _x i waterways. Your yard i .• li t `;t; •Cal'defense for eser inn: G i ._I•i jt eiirotte?t. 11e # e , th'., •,I; l• loridas estuaries, rivers, lak s ii!:I _.,:t a tllfe.rs cl eri s parts; c;. ' I~ o, ; u landscape and n-)aint ai I ?. yard. You don't every have t live o fl•: water to retake a lei difference. Rain that falls on yards, roads and parkin lots can gas into waterways or leach , into ground water, carrying pollutants ?.: including fertilizers, pesticides, animal waste, sail and petroleum products. Improperly applied cidlential areas pose a serious threat to the health of N €t(la's v :.,-,- . For decades, Florida landscaping Kis ca, JS of l ?,As re,sorts, touris destinations a' r I,i! i ii 'i, ?c t o are quite different. h J . -e, tifies t i; :. tr l natural ecc lo r° =l co! •. < <+ I I, I t l uplands. nfortu ,-t'el , t i t l t, rNYP?r4.t#tlk€ t.1''Pi.11 ?, ,f•, .3 1;j tit A, fater,oi ? ; .aJ,J1t ?7?N?:, ?:1? ? td Y": ry cu. ??tl?l?s'#LitN`!5 ° a.;?k&`? 'G?tNett? ..t;3?1?srg _??iaGNtrNrNl'a??q{h,??N?NN?I > ?saul?t +c:?,,,nNr' "71xnmNannna..net??tligN?•.mBGNIdG?nin,?:..?nu?JMllltn ?NarideNdur?e ..,wu>GG(ii€ replaced with impervious surfaces, such as asphalt and concrete, and housing developments with standardized yards that bear little resemblance to native Florida. Expanses of high-mairit i €,ir,ce lawns have formed the dominant landscape in most of our con mui 0i:les for years, but that is changing. You can be a part of the movement in lalui i :I -to have a more environmentally friendly landscape. Look around your neighborhood or nearby parks to see if any natural landscapes remain. Can your own landscape be changed to replace a piece of what has bv?-_, ii lost? The ideal Florida-Friendly Yard - the smart way to grove -- should boast natural beauty that reflects the native landscapes of our state. But this beauty inust be created and sustained by environmentally safe landscape practices. What are some of those practices? oope. __ng natural coedit',fns instep d o ? or" ing ag_.inz natur,,. Conserve water and energy - both indoors and out. Landscape with native and suitable non-native trees, shrines and r un€ covers that will require minimal maintenance when planted under appropriate conditions. Choose plants that blend beauty with environmental benefits, Use pesticides only when necessary and according to label instructions. Choose least-toxic products r and focus on preventing pests. , N"istk.?? ?M k?de; ?ti lY€?`G aE€f ? amts 11 ? tf tot . Pt._i',f;,31"1 j litr }l G' rt'Frl i?( , P €?.? . ir'X` p?,k [i'?F3 ¢° tlW? €U'd € f,-r SWFWMp Florida- roencify Landscaping,, , € -Florida-Friendly Yard doesn't merely offer good I I It, ,, „ d , I;pes, it also becomes an asset to the environment, protecting i mops and preserving the state's unique beauty. Recogni ing tii a,l °T. ...#rri landscape i part of a lamer natural system will help in creating a Florida-Friendly Yard. grainy an aesthetically pleasing Floc I'rIi-F :endly Yard begins, with good k. GI f::ised on what you and your lui. require: Your needs and desires . Knowing your site's conditions . Main lirilning a healthy envrroriment ? HEt. Whethc,i ,1:€t.i vo & signing on a q shoestl li I d f ii h.e, h'1. o hirin a rofessioj_.?. Irldscapearchitect, understanding to Fever basic concepts will kelp you make environmentally appropriate decisions and avoid problems dawn the road. Plan First, Plant Last The secret t creating a Successful landsc pe (.iesi n is usi ct . l -jical planning process. Follow the steps outlined l luv,? Ff (Jevelop your c I d?cape plan. vtpuuuuNkB GriNU W?NN}G al??u??aru?wulNmu?wa?la?w??l?uu?u? °i. YOU might vivant to read this section in conjunction with The k-wda yardstick l or gook, which your 0" is ?<our county's UF11FA U € I; era ?s t,CL. I' d ti t +181t?titNgNtN?kHtlM?{NI(?ININIIi?R+'tfNN?Nfhtlllklt?klfiRft M?ffN(fN(?HIt?flN?tdNkNrHNNINdNN?hYInNNGHN?IttNN41Ht Mt o; Npwvr :M wmd.state.fl.us/ya rds . Decide whir you want to landscape, Most homeowners think of landscaping as a way to add beauty to their bonne or to improve the resale value. Other reasons t landscape might prove more problem-oriented, such as trying to reduce noise, create a microclimate or lure wildlife to yard. The FYI program adds one more idea to the palette of reasons to landscape: to protect the environment, Appropriate landscaping stabilizes soil, prevents erosion, filters pollutants and reduces armful runoff -- all of which contribute to preserving Florida's K. unique natural resources. 2m is . Set goals for use and maintenance. Determine how you will use your prJoperty. Cho you r need a play area for 3 your children, or .,., #..... perhaps you would Planning 5 ofyoutlandstrpeis€ir; like to focus on rmportantporrofcrtcatingrrficv Fkvklo.4-"fiend?v Yard entertaining family that w iff meet your needs, and friends outdoors? Your passion may be raising vegetables or simply savoring a waterfront view. Decide how much time you want to spend in your yard. You may want to create a low- maintenance yard t save time and money. ,. r ??t.rt??;?f ??? ;F ?.3r.??t,?l,Erl ,S? ?,Ir?Y k,Sr Irrtf.(c1arC.,§fBl 4?v,lt.t'r l.;rr[ sIC'I ?ir?`cl 4??G?? Ens ll r k,:tr cr €lftgllk(€ f,.k;tn'i t i1t'trltit° 4, irk:: tl,e; r:Rai i?ti9t IO' t t"4rittEo st entei°in Elie sail is ?Iled surf ace r'unuf F F L° 1';- °mwa r Mana < nr , r. 3. Analyze the existing site. Walk around your pri rty, ntatin conditions that rnal#.e your }r_ Ed t.riiSlue. [ ;;tar Site der and plants that sII t,-' r ii'1'I: 5¢ a:; CI() vAn r. 3I tll'sun, shade,drou ht,occasi nctl?1:::,:€ Ilr ;? €:r I ft :,pray? Do you !,..now your soil's pH and nu" tric?ni € = i t { r;iare what 'clads of information to note a : ?; au V aIf ;" tI award? See ),:;sae 1 for a list of ideas to get started. at existing plants and det i(Ji to I p, plants that rl'i"'ays seem have ..€rk,blei E . 31 irislfi liif:; € E€I:?rit t l I: ,iioil plays a big part c Urge: in any landscape project, determining the success of your efforts and iii Rlt`rtl `` f I rat > i I I thrive in your yard. Before belQ 1,rg't€Ct =_iect, talcs a soil sample to your cc; c r t ' t.,Jl If I r, t°r . , °r E , lice for testing. Read more about s5 Ei I c sr r 1110,P Draw lend-use plan, Don't [,F ; €ryou do riot have to b are artist to tackle this ste@ r! h cjt'€r 4 ul:€ tI : ty 1 fs you o,,M need: a pencil, ruler and Itii? ft i.7 €I,f r. It ,,ou e ,Er cOmpleted for your inn uIiH If;: it....... it is ily helpful at this stage. On 1h , (p,al:)l l: a jei, ll your e, penciling in existing ti,1:1' am(j want to If y ur yard include x ? cr pt'( IL I-, _? uI Ider round u Ilities or overhead power IinE , iiicitidl ethese on your ?titlta?:%b?W4vv?,«:t?, tt?,t'1.uslkb??mec?r-`±kta?'t??::s?.e€',rE?ac[a}?? ,y q, 1 00 drawing, If you have a sprinkler system, i eA i ire to note the spray coverage. Once the yard's "bones„ ate on your drawing, sketch where various activities will tale place. Consider views: Is there a view from indoors that you want to enhance with plants that attract birds or butterflies? Is there scenery you would like to hide? if you live can the water, place intensively maintained plantings, such as turfgrass and vegetable gardens, away from the water's edge t -O reduce the 4 I potenki:iI ? )i ? ?pN pollu kru€ c Etf to 9 ? 4 '1 reach surface 1 ? d .uM i?H , waters. In ni Inv circur st E a ` " :. t Ctc ' ull 17 a I, Hlpr u, aq re d w ` ?P% pesticidc$ 9I11ul least fr l 1 Ikv .. the shov,?Iii i H significantly l recluses pollution to °rir,? it c#>€ se :ci from upland areas. C. h, all Never allow fertilizers or pesticides to enter water directly. Fri€,P Uv aan too r wita r Program . incorporate are irrigation p plan. In-ground systems are not necessary in every Fa il$.1 3 k't, ?k€k: t i illy i! o:u .Ise drought-resistant pants. eR t"A your i3 dg gri5:tt 1 € . :; s and determine which type of sy, .fie €t, 4 F! y, y ; wo" t to bin talL . sid rthis tip: While plan s,.irt kt, s? Fifri=i i, tk f li:1 k in yu uryard, you ma mor'it tempm€€ 5 4 .aw q s <r in. It is convenient and usually worth €€t( eftmt, add any t,,,sv. I Ala ation lanstoyn r rawin,), 4'¢Fadiil:,.,w ab;,}w .rt g lion {N chnfques and water .conserv,,i k,ftn .u,at`yFr• on pl -47. 7. Select landscape niateriais. When r I G:t)^"spti plants, miter the X? . titlt;Ikit,ns of your a?i1ti. ". h ih r 0K 11, 11 " € i',r t IIr,ten'1rtcl tid rt Gtr ir' tli I"9t 4.€il:? _ ? ti?tiall€lli?a <<,€i.FE. r ??ti q 4,onst t j`itd dn iy a k"?ti fk ,tiId l"tn t fists N to Floricla INS (,sr,cii with the plant list pit the back fthis booky R1 wise to write both the :i;:tC '€tl_t)"1 .r€tt[ < < ,af name (genus and species hao y°tw jifwx cot[1iC o names can cause confusion when it i .wi1ie to buy p ,i s, Genus (plural,genem gw,L r of `,tiTilftil€ o (ards.ttn m ren I lirliq I .e'%'?'¢' „Ft F` vvlthq; ,i 1GiC'I"1 t a ;iq nLIS Species: i crr Mm (A t &M rom ak nr Any F iE 1i€?arl,<, that c ^k Ink l each fi(ftm a.iml ire e bR','Ck td, . kp' i?ointfurbanl. tm „a??1{Ariffq?l{i? , NBiNa,:q?iaNliNlf?flftfigNNliHi}I?gN i I wdq?il?fCNq?np`hiihlN!li5a:,iy,'HN`f??GIi??N9a1ggN?f?(N91?INIt1I7Nggffitu.,nn a,ei?yl cuRlNi??l Don't f )1 jet to list other landscaping materials you may need for walkways, mulch or borders. Plead more about selecting plants beginning on page 30. S. Buy quality plants. Choose the healthiest plants you can find. Slip plants out of pots to inspect roots. Healthy roots are write and smell lime damp soil, diseased roots are gown to black and often have a sour or rotting odor. Roots that are growing in a circle inside the bottom of the pot indicate a rootbound plant, Purchase another plant, if possible. For trees, l iurchase the larr t ..,ize you can E lc t t =- However, shrub rw i er i i flals, groundcct't,,eJ annuals and smaller size plants will gnaw lust as quickly as r;=rct „1 ka i:t,€ur€csvsitP°r 4-u their pricier when t#e? dif ? V ? tr Oporrrapr;, hem counterparts in larger pots. "l"ake care to space and plant things properly. Allow enough space for each plant to grow to maturity. For tips on planting trees, see page 2. Maintain. Maintenance includes proper watering, fertilizing, composting, pruning, mowing, mulching and pest management. The more thorough you are unit steps t... above, the less you will have to worry about maintenance. It is possible to maintain an established landscape with minimal amounts of pesticide, fertilizers and supplemental water. Watering efficiently, fertilizing appropriately and managing yard pests responsibly are all part of proper landscape maintenance. EPA oripcslnt ;:urc Pollution Pact 5bee 1U. Enjoy! Photograph iII'ST-liq the c!vol ti n of , your Florida- Friendly Wards and share pictures with t ri borTticulture orFYN ?`( k alb E :r ?° Ill?li ,'s. ntys OF/IF 4( ri Extension office. Let us learn from our experience and share your 1,l fowled e with ql r . Tef r , knd ? F i r? c aE.rboi is are ? a, O c larly useful to illustrate your Success. e aMbH e1411 i€t r:k !'bvtuk .€ k-E gc:aw(MOWIN1151iIacts/ Site Analysis To choose tftie ht plants for your yard, deiormine your site characters tics, remembering that conE:lit ion may differ at various poirrIS throughout your yard. This site characteristics listing isn't complete. Use it as a springboard to begirt your yard's site analysis. SOIL 71 TextUNI ,i ;„rd,siIt and clay) 1 pH I Nutrients present I Compaction DRAINAGE 71 Well-drained .1 Poorly drained 1000 LIGHT X71 Full sun Partial sun Shade TEMPERATURE `1 Exposure to freezing temperatures ["1 Exposure to extreme heat STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS 1 Poser lines 0 Underground utilities 1 Septic tank 1 Roof overhangs I laved surfaces 1 Security lights OTHER . 1 Exposure to salt spray or salty well water 1 Exposure to strong wind "T Exposure to wet/dry seasonal extremes Soil Texture tl't t, i rY;i? c= l;fcq)ortion c'.:)€ kilt amri in ? ,cii" clay i. tl, > ,nnaili eft, 1i('] (k3V soils tend to trk [r:l W<r°(:?i tt4:,;) r krirrE: rrr = t' ` .Il ctn(A k.lr,,on poorly, soil's s Otrt:,::rrMrrCj 4;:1 llrc_tl';rCei't;lt)t'1 (>I'?taS"j(.j, tl'l ' I<1tg J 1t'1;( [f [%.t ,?err'I("f tt.t!'.lr'? kt Vkfi'li and do hui: i`tc.rlc ?k'vttr? r ,xrt?? r'r«tei('rtlt Soil pH, the degree of acidity or alkalinity of sail Florida Niaural Areas Invk#ntory 1 I il N,i .., ?r It Safe to Diq? Do you knomir wherc,? your underground utififies are? D[tIging vvid (€t.[[ kn h ( .tilt €t' it I `9 >t€';z Cr,.'1 dig c.,r?ln I 51€:'i I I It"tC,in ,;11:..11 elect I5 , `I'?r; pt)1 Ine c al':;f=k:! causing t[`t u e (11 [I k € G:' M''I V you €1C d"ma, an Q€G ing in Florid, mu; Qmv requires you Florida C_ C'li t1?y M lin t'C??e ? 6 e One € AL of C'? €ivb'#) full tails I n,:':_ .hI''r kt h:F:..E yC.,`ru € ict .: Underground facility r:;,m tti'€'° API Wtt("' i;lny° R_Erir.[ki=(([t,;C, nd u Allies in the area `i;tl hr`c,h m sL,f <<[ ,lrlt.f:lI tI_:tl.]?., [f t zt€'C. III €:'i c,3[jI! f:_s W. . For mc4 n info, of a_G €C E, A, u k b Pty` In mach of Flee ,C l;",, )iI`and"sand"are almost synonyinow-1. The exceptions to the sand--soil situat m occur in three main locations; 1. In Miami-Dade County the sails are clays, drainage is slow. . In the Keys there is really no soil at all - i is rock, . In parts of the Manhandle the soil is reddish clay. For the rest of the state, where the soil is essentially sand, water and nuri i :?nr move downward quickly. As a result, sandy Florida soils usually dry ouc r i:Eil;;l ly <nd are not comp,r3.ibl with plants having high water and rutriticartC[ r r(s. Sandy soils < re tl =t: more likely to allow pollutants to leach into grourl-1w'ter and waterways, Improving soil. The simplest way to avoid problems in your landscape i u use plants compatible with your site. To grow roses or vegetables, you need to amend the planting bed frequently by adding organic natter, such as compost rc(4trt[t matter retains moisture, provider: nutrients and attracts ben ? i i, l (.?rganisrns like earthworms. On V,4 "r e ...... in a typical Florida sandy r, it add organic natter to annual flower and vegetably gardens just b foi e planting, The easiest way to add organic matter to a plan r r)g bed is to put down a layer - inches thick, then nix it into the soil using tiller, a shovel or a digging fork. In established planting areas, such as a rc? ,e bed. add ors i< r° i _ matter as mulch around established planting each I)J(:Er [i)? 111M)V season. Daily rains will help to work the material down into this, ?f -\ l organic matter to soil each time you plant a shrub, perennial or annual. H e ,t t,tl ;: ri's pal (acidity/ ;_rl l I. l1, 1 , al, sandy coastal (high pH)i [ ir11 it r' ::-ire a4° is to hwin <<<.i MUM 1 1: l:;rF n ra „a , lfit , r t l l o f ;: r, k `':! I l p r ,. k reel I i ,_ ? onts for plants listed, Although : w E;' Mraw _ H 1c? best when plants 1 r;' t l 1 111! F H is My a to I.I , I m ,ulu n and not r nr u mr l LN ¦ ompa.ct : d s 1, Many new 1-1 i n r1 NOT . rained rd; b mi C1mp ac+ d All cart it ported I '„ 1 .s ai, t.: , F :rh rripa€.t sIsi' i; k d {atr r1,; r , r r l' ifyou have . _, 1 f' c i t w that has compacts! , I, .., f € vol with €v a.nic riratu,, , 2.r?i:.I plan _.r bf-&:. I I?! ? I i LI':f? `once you de rd, ' "i 1 1 u T'°?r? L JHlge your „e rn ' of th, y in an es:? P . p{'1? al id it also wrldIife ha'` .I I , X11 I I ti7 new hnrne c ,.» r 1 i. 1 i; 1 t 1? cants in place will I! i :, i-Tosion, he trick is kn wrrg w r ' plants to keep. Follow th . 1I i i s. &=lines to sift through your (' 4 ,11V I choices. hl 4 i e 'tl E ? rr II If' ?r???i ? IF€rEl6il€ r "(k Gt I 'b! Q.. Sol Keep healthy plants that show Y& r goad form and are growing in appropriate locations, Consider pruning e'ilrIiy, overgrown shrlul < r €r if the only reason they are on yo r° discard li..; ? due t appear, rn, Pruning is less costly than replacement., especially when You a 'Jr .:i' li j with a mature plant. Retain Ir, idUd trees with ling lifar rrr xi i )1 ara II?% 14 i r r rcr s vfr€ xor c i, v eet urn r t € crr a ar +, rd b, ild + bxodhi disticfrum). Mature laurel oak ( tier, us c corolinion ) and gild black cherry Wrtinus s rotina) are l? d sirabl,,: %., , s because of their relatively short li espans. !! Sava clusters oftrees are the plants r(,bT!,,!rrk ereach dvv ns. `rees grc 1 L!k1ing in reaps or shady forests often ow very u it I I i; f 1 1 rro . It the s cleared, an i l ted tree becomes vulnerable to wir, f d ! rT a and could snap during a windstorm or hurricane. or this reason, it is hest to leave trees in dusters. The cluster should inc.li,ac.i ! the trees along with any roundc viers or native shrubs grove{ire be_ iiI; +.!w r n. This cifjI il,,ral trio of trees, shrubs and roundcuvers buffers wil 1,L Fto rirrar x t r, „Fta fi ou dIitrL,Pia ;'1:. To determine whkh plants i e,,. consider cheAlts. rrf rrl'r ? t(th r ir'rva rat :1 r1:' t', it , , , . £ ::? about °n 1 t l.'s on t pages 3203. I . k; I t I,hiidk .: rrloving ph E,. Pharare llNsLrRed for your Or Qnr;thit slaving it r£;.i,tl :- may not proveworthtiie tllrt; n t I run: For,rndaHon plants located too closely I,, , [ k i, .:.;" AV u . -£ and pi . I t :t ,v for horny rnainten nc? . 11i k ° E I l: 11 Discard tightly spaced plant «. M or I mn i €_r I.;is ure r;:li FI I . Mich can lead to I,Ir ease I :r: Ft d n and ( !: I tho k1' a , 1~g[ants tumler eaves often rr 4ge [w fd'_ nxHi4: .[ £`;f rims ova d ate .,rErAA or maybe a n !i.,: d by r' tome of I j It'.. l? apping r l EE..r r. C nsidercarefuily Wore •i k These I'I ri 3nce .t :: E... ,-t.chchplantsyyou Wend I: ' i. ;i ii . iha c)C is are not ,(lir-I,.,.Ijrl:,trUi-'Jon actt`attl or 1 l(c e r, ...I'.I t VINch slows arc ':-rll Awki c r iwbinlg root,'uni z ::A is includes ckk ii ;, i ::aver there vith heavy v. h1:: it , , d4 F _E ?I i 1' t' ci. ,' tine area or mounding s£ ) i against the tease of 1 Fier ,, ;i 4 I 1 11! : J, barricades at the edge of the canopy +._lri hie to ;':reve 1 ii: cc rstn KI . Fr equipment from driving over roots. F ; f l i h rl . ' Ii E i::..rr ,..1: t I ::' -t, the entire root ;?y st.El i', itvvrll II rarc.?: f' r -?f€ rtl't'_. G tE; f?_. I il'? I? I?. r k4r:'S.;.1F ,t_,. o!c or €I sacra , U,.. A r' II€-. ",Pier s spRY am k e a i A E n ? , ??F? r r r4 G ?, n s E . aab bl ,c I,, _t rxt trees y j g§ p p 6 °p Mfrr j"r"t; p t?j Lard:,---.- e design coi zinc; "rt an d science to crl . tP f'i..? r : i, i anal, aesthetically pleasing and ec lc , -ally sound surr€aunt l i r g , ; h i rr l [ , r t a horns or other structure. `Jai dements of art --- inc!u,'Jing ccAct, ion rn, line and texture interact within a l nd^ r . o, t produce the design l:Jrinciples of unity, balance, simplicity and fo,,,sus. Ina landscape, plants fulfill dual ales: they form eye-pleasing scenes and are a key to reducing energy use and protecting our natural resotirs.', For e?:;Fi mq fie; landscape designers often recornr end grouping plants into ri,.a ? t iir i.f the design ofpIant bed's. Groups ofthree,five o ?F v,r plants ciie i rill,; pleasing to the eye but this design techniq c i E 6 %itit , env€ronm 1 I benefits as well. Trees planted in groups provide c re atmospheric c()r F than the same number of evenly spaced, isolated trees. And, as alreg s I trees planted with accompanying shrubs and roundcovers beneath ?r'Eelr1 form effective windbreaks. For a more thorough overview of the artistic elements of landscape d °r~^ search forr appropriate articles on the EDI website htf .r,. ed i .ifas.rttl.edu; sir consult professional landscape architect, Atlas of Florida V v, ulcer PR an t«: Ir r 4 ha 1w '}w w%,o;shatatIitb,€.E r1 ul Once you determine which plants you want to add f °F La1 Floridan r ien(1[y Yard, it is time to break ground and start planting i,,xo ar Ian& ?1: renew aI b putting hardscape, such as walkways, Ire k-i rti; systeN s ear I.. E into place first, then plant trees. Because trees are a mf j pe rnanent F IE..4: N to the landscape, site selection and proper platy, i J Li I( I I r k ues are F . ;( rN rk1I. (This section is adapted from Cdr. Ed moody/plantih ,ht i', reprinted with permis pion. 1. Look p. I there is a wire, security light or building nearby that could interfere with the tree as it grows, find a new planting site. Dig a shallow hale that i as wide as possible. Shallow is better than deep! Many people plant trees too deep, Dig a hole that is 1 Y-; to times the width of the root ball. Use even wider holes for compacted soil and wet sites, flake sure the depth of the hale is slightly LESS than the height of the root ball, especially in compacted or wet soil. If you inadvertently dig the hole too deep, add soil to the bottom of the hole, Break up compacted soil around a newly pianted tree to give emerging roots room to expand into to k;e soil, This will fasten root growth and encourage establfshrtedt. .tat;lF'?'r?er?t 1 4.lir? t 1 f; f f l i.i,:r't: t I i F.',EP_ftli EIik PI s;.tikii IIrI i ' u ??l 1 ; I, 1 u . a MMOMM A: Find the point where the topmast root E:`!: n r g the trunk. This point 1 call rd , Jll crown and should bewithin 1 r 'I I c . If the topmost root is bur 11 1 , I n .1= _ the top •i t f OUgh of from j,:i '"£? ' 1 -• ?* g? yg,y t „ r.=,?pm st root mere[s from ,.. .. I? g in `x & the 1 1 -„ cj i riches of soil. WDSO"I rcfann especially Fn dl l!, ., rh ( u4mair car I 1g. If many n I J :.ird the N, ? ? t, ? k)' ,i o skies n f OUT sll _ . :.he l.Crt?l''i ? ??ICi r„lll ;JI 1 1 ,E t rl I? .. Ii lia 1 mpo Am ;: r 1 . k 0, , t t Kw al INS la .!-if This 1 l .1 e' (r: lik '_ = 1'!- of these rc y{ l au il? problems later. Ifs I a I..11 rani, I I t a ! I r.1to sh,° .* and die. `I E F I ,,. iy to avoid , vint to slnc. ;1 of buy at are not r tbound. For planets iii, , l har 1'':. 'Ili thern u f pate. at I. the roar. it plants are too hea,.,y k) M „ On r .i , nne t We foci ? as much an pr's: ENe ,ill' I pp a ma wye `, ow{`.H { o'.Fyou WE b big,. t s, 1'' i''i III1 ( irwi s II' t , ) tI. ? f,; iI r?'In holes. sp61.tal:5 0 'PP r mechanisms construat,a for catelully liftrp(.l trees out o large containers. 1 4i ',,on turw n, nk flare (where the topmost root emerges from the t unk) slightly above the surface of the landscape soil. Most horticulturists agree it is better to plant the tree a little high than to plant it too deep. If the tree is a little too deep, tip it to one side and slide some soil under it, then tip it back the other way and slice more soil under the root ball; Once i; - tr c n i a the appropriate depth, pl , c a sr"r !l amount it arou r . rl,<;iI arr f The . i i i' from ii 1 r,le us? -111 k, 5 the d "I ii ;, unless :L Fri; (fr,?t car . Straighten th tree }?€>t?` ? tC¥?' 7 t• + n ubr, 'tt-,tsc'aphv)tk, in the hole. Before you begin filling the bole with soil, have someone view the tree from two directions perpendicular to each other to confirm that it is straight, Fill in with some more backfrll soil to secure the tree in the upright position. Once you add large amounts o sail, i is difficult to reposition the tree. B ! ' _ "Ing time, remove all synthetic materials from around the trunk and root ball. This includes string, rope, synthetic burlap, strapping, plastic and other materials that won't decompose in the soil. S. Fill the planting hole with backfiR soil. As you add the soil, slice a shovel down into it 0 to 30 tir1 as, all around the tree. I r k UID cl ;ty soil clumps as much as pct 6ibl loo t1of step rU rn WAY cIre the i:;frll soil i. rep riic in oot y tint l-L e . ieciall in l ul' e ',he ? le f Hod it sat The I mf IliWild mr one Wosmall t. `. n to Wee ;,` hes O .E above U NY III soil; 9. Add l t Rons of water tri t c? r c:pc)tl:)?ali, E: i I wi air m lth Sail. 10. ,trier' h backfill cpil with r ukt. l'wO : h to il!"'kliirl .:E ': diameter crr, 5 c;€uii i ri M rot onstrE.I<,.i berm fr i"Esot w w EI'i w fS n u over the r L ball several nnant is !Aa e! 1' r to h 11. Stake the tree, 'i necessary. takk i ierd F.' i he r. c :: f hi i , in the sot If the tree r u ve ; in the wall iii= A n emerging r o: i cfFuE! break Or ; is could fall aver, un li ?'r , I i?trr€ I ?_t?pGrP{ ? :rt ?I? ?tF?a ?I fterthetree be' Cam biis%4. If not r,: i o,.oc,t -rri,:I W can girdle try tluc h cam 1611 r 41 erm: i ac rli:?rt ii: i Girdle: to c , tl ish t of €; :Fri, the bad in a nn g .iNm Hyl the tFun c I r {rk o(a I I Ili1,C i III"'G{0 HOW U Ut'Hd 40 U Nry the bad; ultimately Me pI.iii?C ?. ,,,,, t (;!?i,t bfi a one-, g o' size lane with Oeks' k • Weeks „ ,,.,...,... F i Wee' 7-12 .......................................................... eek 12. Water tr esIue u ut ys roots fully st blisti. LighL, frequent irrigation fasters the quickest establishment for trees. Following the initial fear months of frequent irrigation, eater weekly until plants are fully established. At each watering, apply about 1-- gallons of eater per inch of trunk. diameter (i.e., -?- gallons for a two-inch tree). Never grater if the rootk all is saturated. In Florida, trees typically require about three months per inch of trunk diameter to become established, but could tal<e longer depending on climate, watering schedule and species. Fertilizing during the establishment period doesn't improve survival rates. Top of roothall 10%) Mulch covering edge of above landscape soil rootball, not piled on trap it _(:,T device mulch Backfill nail t Select r L;n ,'center S r This han,,J :s ia..J forms solid resource for o 3 ' 5 jt =hat i you lack rnan the time. Mae o ability tackle! your o`, hey- a :`? leiral i.yr{E41 ( wn,. anies §hroug .?L€ _@ l:' of o mahtenta, 1 . ? 'rvices. Select i c ; m rty that € i War I F ! u, the Green Indusn s Bins l nagem . rt racti?.es I leasin and Ysg c fe! yard Companies 1„!';M._V' (:.11. ,i Lf r '?re earned a ce tyh ite for ,...`1`j ttkletion of 1. training in "Flu iJ: i 1 1 Jl _. . . ? . -. OF/ll",` i.. to `-f naref II ,Fr .irwit1 You will WA '( 140 t, c'f these ornpani s at t ttp,gtr` vmrHoW Amu . . edu f1pes of Services Fertafrz er° aa cJ Pe Cae' tr ,4 L ompan s '?o1't'+' r r , t =t ," ,' I i ', ll. t c n for C IT n l? leaii nation and p 'Ji 'd[ rt ; _ , their 1 t ,w and h + c a, i , These ser0 es are pr ; i 1 f 1 l_ p:inles, (I ind outdoor pest control '_((, ?. FF r ' f. i and ornamentals in Florl,?: r ( r. h ' he Florida ep if .l iE:ma 1` . t ° lture and Consumer S 4 t YFj , i;r°{ + . , , r1 (" i 1 'F'1 ` c;r more en ed Pe ,t or (t( n A t .. ? t"chnici ins ,.,,ho cp,.,rate undl,'rOwk Ikense. These c n1'.I.Irir i,iWl is on your property every other month, but may not <i1 ' r',, , Feed '' ' 1( ,, , r ,, f er or pesticides. They will have you sign a ronvact g ! : U)" whi, _, ti ' y will provide. In addition to this, they sh id cto tt k:, 1 ?'r . ;, 1 Follow don uldelin ? a: 1 t vol pcxd i , ` 1^;:; UrMiA it y cot Florida Rest Al n l on ent Practice s#t:4i"ol ear l:. The :i[-.' ,.lI r E .1 s 1 G m and ap plic_'di Amp, V vi herbicide (wee'tWen ! iviseL.ti`:i e .:ilk 1:k:! r a ?I Best Management Pracfic(,.w'. 1 ter oIC1=_ 1 Ca pp€°:'+, the o cst .:i'??1 I` i-€'ti%1 I ,%€: t al I.l i tf" v of ( I'_" '::_I o r?e d {r kig ?;1 FJ 1' r [ - __ }sE?;`k?. t tka?.:r,eti?,?€?Lata!?rr 1 ??C:?€? Fallow an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program mere pests scouting and monitoring i common and pesticides should only he tr)v -Et d when other options will riot control the pest. See descriptions ofth(r options be innin on pace 68. If pesticides are used, they should [,e applied at labeled rues and a sign should be posted to alert you th ,Q i I k""I` have applied _x r(;jde. When pesticides are necessary, feast.-toxic products should b chosen, " cape oinferfan e Services. 'These companies perform a variety of services, from mowing and edging to fertilizer applications, planting, renuvatin , etc. commercial la ndscape maintenance worker who holds a Limited Commercial landscape Maintenance Certification from FDA ca n apply herbicides in plant beds or certain pesticides in an IPM program [only those with the signal word "caution,"' i sec ici U so, lp? I (:'Irricultural Is, I Bacillus thuriogiensis (Bt)], If landscape employees CIO not hold pesticide license, they may not apply any pesticide, even weed and -feed product, t your lawn. For descriptions c hf !(categories of turf and ornamental pesticide licenses in Florida, see htt ;/ (?stk,?d,ifas.u .edu/ limenses...end,_< ?rt.if"ic ti n.htini). Landscape ma me :_Incecompanies should also be trained in the Green Industries Best Management Practices and should fallow the fertilization guidelines as described above. Thy - ,Mould leave grass clippings on the lawn and properly dispose of any other y ?r c i waste, whether it is used on-site as mulch or compost or is removed from l ::r yard, h ?fa,^?.? l,??tltF sE l..;`ktd JRtt F" 't( ,ti;..€ftvt(rsit pt(f Eit?"_?,;s f ?j?'S,' `.,.i: kliiif:''F_ .?lll4 .? (1°.::tl,l1' [€ tFke ?f,..5! ,k?!;k: t?t1111? f l?, .. 4€ If }kt'€., :i 'ti; `JI1 ? ?0, I I #I`l. t-t iii C j €i k t € t Aq i, ',. a:i ,.GI,. kl0 j t+t, :c t? E'i?,tti.,"i.'.tl?l"i Pest*vc41 i t ,n? :.al or other subsr PTCf,"AlII rrk ;rz r or repel pests Florida RU`s !ry (..,row ere eFt ; kA M t4Ft:?a3fi 7Pk ?l? °P'imCtB?' "itfw; Have you ever rout€ ht a plant that looked great at the nursery or € a ] rt r tr: k only to have it die once you planted it`d One way to E. ,,cJc this h tr ;€ € tii[l ;( scenario is by putting the right plant in the right place: -.._ m tchinci r r;f;ti.r the site conditions. 'This encompasses far more than simply putt Cnj worshiping plants in your yard's sunny spots. You also need to i'AL.fi'r :t'ti ;. like maintenance and water needs. Our checklist will hE llJV'Ut_, basic guidelines for getting the right plant in the right place it , :qtr r l.? i4 _k Friendly Yard. Wet s. dry. Many drought-tolerant plants thr,,,; rk elevated lIiti in windy yeas but can quickly succumb to root t rr,i'. r,es and f"`Or? C11', if you phut trier in is F ing areas where aLer h r E(fs to poet alter fig,: ay rains. Di oi-iglit-favor ii t plants also d well in e i >s ed areas, e ins and along the unshaded southern or western walls l buR ings. Position p1 t k t t , R (l pted to wet soils i low, r, E , . , ter k is and areas with poor drainzLge.1'he bottom line when l 1, c r'i4. lAatlt; in your landscape is not to waste time, energy and money 111 i i,j ,(:it a plant that is not adapted to the spot you have set aside for it. Wind-rise plantings. In Florida, winter's prev. tiling winds h. EI from tho north or northwest, solid fence or arc, o4 ever?JrQxe on tl'le north side of a house forms a barn r t°? tirm:fr I, I vart ter winds and reck ices evaporative water loss. 'finds from rj the so :ii, southeast and southwest predominate during sur°nrner months, when welcor°ne air circulation cools outdoor living spaces and reduces moisture buildup on foliage. Made in the shade. Position trees and shrubs strategically to improve your home's heating and cooling capacity, f'r'ee shade, for instance, can reduce air conditioning casts by an estimated per, ,,,nt, Plant deciduous shade trees on the south, east and west sides of a i€i t t: t cast shame in summer and is '., ...,'roil ,'fight t'ntei wind ,!?P; in ,rims r, w CC l;?r`?rttier° rr`trw ift",€ rrf?? l,l?rrr?? €lrr; t;Itrrr`r ii ?; .,F. l)e iatk' .Ir; .I i d:k°? (€lt 1 ?t.l€t:€F`t t'ti?1Cf`r .`rt.t??_i't'11? t,.1??SI,r ?• €rr ra) OF Ceraer for Aquatic and rr`ivwOve Phiintb, -, ev r cc,,{, iI l n n system's c:t?r {: zi_?{,: € I : rr err ??r?crdr-?sr° l?;r f 'j f € 71 r ,.Frf e ct su! ?qf: F. Fri i g ; ie 1.E1 4..:{{) IC_? .: rr i.a3"&d @ the € 1. _ Mow. [ 3! ?F I . w rM Oak air temperaturn 6seq, x_11 rrl? [it €:to a1-1r? l ss Plant: ?7r ttk dt tl,, *?; tI1 lawn, tt :Jt €Itt.a ?t.'tPL `u"dtli€to ;, ?}rtt 1 V;'r'f'•• tl `.?,1i1tf _ E'': i-. sa:? .._. Ar €i '.' and maintenance steeds. AO it c t,, or tf, f Displaced shrub t €'F ttq) n viti and irritation pattf °r s>. Rea ice maintenance and conserve, water i tW" by grouping plants in beds according t water r "Et.rrf' t and numnonance needs. The lowdown m grass. For sunny re Wf' Frk:rf a :_i rurkpost 1 _t `> an ox e115::n . Ct .-c but rrr r. types d not } , wok K"In sla 7 t" .I_rl s€?. jr . su want to Wtivat naer Qat vie, mKr b or r rttndcc s f s.' Evergreen; t I?0m t}l.:t emirs at Ya l ,'P"li, ai? ( _f 1` y DecidUOUs° i:'lani IKat "FtI"',i` H I r e.i` rmwt rf{5tk' € tt f'i ?'? iY Choosing plants tlr f €r i:urt of nd capingl lor k td,' . I; r at upports countless vdr°- i i _zsf pleats _.,- many of which ar irbw by local urseries. The plants VOIr' rJ ose uetermine how mud rll your Florida F6,rl it 'i d will require and also how long ,`cur l nd';cape will li st. For exam[ iJ , d.,J '-qrt:; ii ty Irees often have a s' c t r hfi:, , =€r than slow-growing , How can you b s e ot-i are making the best plant i ? r:?giro the process by corgi: ,'el k)g a site analysis of your yard (see l c s 8-14). With that information in hand, use these steps as a guide to selecting the right plants for the right places in your Florida-Friendly Yard. Focus first on low maintenance plants suitable to your site. Once tl ene plants are established in the right location, most require little, if any, supplemental water, fertilizers or pesticides. Don't wart to aster? Select draught-toleraw 'r.1, l t ?: suited to your soil. Once they are established, your watering chores rill be done. Welcome wildlife. Provide flowering and fruiting plants to bring birds and butterflies into your yard. Florida is a lopover for many migrating and wintering butterflies and birds design landscape that eaters to these colorful, winced creatures. Plant for l ypact. Limit the number of plants with high water and maintenance requirements, placing them where they will have the greatest visual impact, Avoid nvasl es. Do not plant noxious, invasive species. The Mate of Florida prohibits planting of Brazilian pepper f, chinos t re inthi olius), Australian i I P A S Asses Ynent of the Staius of N(Pn-Na five Plant?,4 in Florida's Naatki4, a I Ae+,:r Or€Jlcaragte Micas; pa th.5 or wolkspay5, , +rp?y (Casuarina ery ?pprppisyy tipgfo?l+i q)},q.rr?s.7?elalle c t (Mel iTuc?7 ico quei r?r? r,'; gyy and r as Awn. - If these plants are ! try:. nr i your .€Sr, r.e fo, , -rn They Crs,:?kmd or g Wve pW is and '"S t i, l.f Q Ggsl(.;:kn 61jCtda wo f _''{ and MAf: Severa other coniann landscape plants can l r, r€f'`t rIE,>:l ('€ ? i!':°; f Florida eal d ski wild he av i e The LKOW 1?I. ev,.€k ae;es the invasive Frr:l;e tf _s of ltl<r?)tt M rEit } rt:E°„Mete . r;ftl" t € ;eIS on theeiP tt 1'.:c,! I i:r)p of i most r 'l',F rtt e',`€+ t; ttftdE(r..iK, It'to ti i c.s Ps a'a`ent eSOWMIllY9 !shay in VMS's J' etuial Areas, y€€+w £,. !(j t .t 1FA l xa.! tp'.Pon °t e e; orY';r[' plant , seethe we byR t., the t..n er fur A, LUa and nvaive a Ma ! at hupi w'IquatI MasAdUckt. nifo cH ersity. F.,.t atea n E:Ac4twes,sh= P i; : ?nn,,., ,i t'! it::, grasses and ;?ri( if . ; t r M no ultures luyi expannes o W. „ . t. nf: speck II" '` ( r o ;e t : isease :aiid ins -.:' ¦ Keep grass use ut Nan turf WaS to to iuncti o= d tf t l :l sk n ih ,I (,, ash' f'IaAaee-Fan [-€ hne planVn bed d tie`, w l t rt n your rrro;. I r t<vr.hr'r?t't tricky rnar€euverlrt . Cope with a sfci, c:,, )5?+ CC?[1?1411r_et??'C5 13 Sl+wx)t. ,'?tI "t1° Ctf.€ ;EE;Ee _ We but Opq pat. r'i al furrurtct : exists, Lour on e f. t,tf[C + S•e;`' to ;['il`l shad f e 1 4 Q k E :o f t,von`t survive. . Beg off quick Wev Do not be fioled 1 . Ow junk t p I. .r of GA ro lnrw yak.;€nt tl,',? it (l-::jrjC ji, ir' clippln arii:'_l y ad v o>'p#yin 4? ck Eva ,rs t` ,<'S yv ,tI loto ? _f i green ;.Cam -- yYW ;, 1'• i:rrFract co; t_ pF`?I'?_ ri4,1;;usgrl min g i.Fh s rn 1,t tF?1 ,.?f to fll in yuL landscape, but they'd u1if o ately last Ic€I (;i. t & I l ?+ . ,-A. 1i peep tips, Do Yza overlook n lil It rnance neQd w t r m; I your landscape> t If am to rrtovagrr on sloped or in F tt rl eh ,,o areav z,' avoid pk Itl trot € €r' „(I ve MLJ c.aNt easily Cut tr, Ma can access et(eni ;' to rt all sides -..urtrlr7`no 1=,:r Moo quKAW u become n f€`. l I;. httj Hplar r;,it€ t [.te€ice, ?4cE 4wra k>t' :i ?-.? .3....E ? Qg k 'i '!!{ flit € ?l} f.,€ e and you N 13np" 4.. } - yoUr ixl d 5 of gardening ,k t _. d 40 f ';wv . d 'Ilk Know Your Zone! ktc' 4J° t't,;-ll51 `kt`riG Cf("`i(°! tk €l!#:, (, c Society (AHS) desimbe [Ants in terms of tho, can be g1 3e's! i; TO (We thin 450HWAI YOU need to know: €.€rf_fkFl h i;<3 I tlit?? kt F'v13 4.??€k ,_rt. t 1e.. ( k.`. _ Farr, c(,A? , ?ttp./IVY .,Ltsr at..Ltsda, (yv/ €tea 1h (;h ii iii id!.Ek on p . ;i tti , ur, de !tw e books or m [II H?€ r E-b t(e ot, Florkfataz PON Pl, ? r election Savvy As poii choose plants fbir your Flofi --Frier ly Iar-. renerr?d..3er that plants o more, gtar) jusi J 1:.?{ f good. Many types pull double duty in the li n . mare, id rnq beauty and also fulfilling r , other function ---like providing privacy, aar r:..zing butterflies or bearing tact fruit, 33 ??.1,.?r??s;l.€.'€9?:.?s these plant characteristics, t You desigl-your landscape: Plant ia its that reduce maintenance and Prevent r noff € lluti W ,ro;..ght, resistance Wind resrstw)c.r? * Pest re,<i stance a Low nutritional rr Njon invasiveness requirements Plant traits that attract wildlife a+ ,trid habitat a "t? t 5 and nuts a Fleshy fruits and berries a reds r; f larv=al food for butterflies 0 Red trr bt.fl r flowers for hurnmingbir- Plant traits that affect humans 10 ISIa e v Attractive flowers r M Scent or foliage ller ic': a Edible fruits, flowers, leaves or r ots rf Thorns -o Screen €..,. privacy a Deciduous 01, evergreen Pan Know-How lrroughout Florida, experts vho can assist you in your plant choic(.., II)OLInd. Try these s rvice€ ,it cast. of which are free, for y. dvic F` on putt.iiicl ti'3(t t i€ ht plant in the r igl at place, OF iFA Extension Set ice a Florida Division of Forestry Florida Master Gar+,3eneis Wester Mai iagerr ent Oistrict° HOri:iCUItiiral Professionals conserv ttion s t- trVI CI w Florida Native Society Libiarie NOW While C rn, iv be vare to encounter a native Floridian, plants native to Florida prove, a,, to find in some areas. Some Florida native prints are widely available at local gd den centers, and others are becoming more available as derv, W)(J for thrern Want to learn more about native plants suitable for Your ya d? Try these tips to get started; 'Visit the library or bookstores (lamUcul rly thu „_' [ b (,' A l :a` ," w find goad r?4&n books on Florida native ,;,A t . :arch the A, -ta f.) information can na o pleats. For coin, ,.he r[: hmences at http,J /fy Jf mu e u uF €: er the link for ire, F', NJ ! E s.i i er l rir it r << {t ti s pe r lte tl orrt= 1E : N ;11 E r loo is nowWdgeab€e about native pleats. For a of i ,.i rc you can k r} hive pl r~1 'k 'eri .;imply to survey your yard, tivr.i suggestions and you can W do the planting yourself. _ _: cult t 0r, r"ek'v it h ,,t iri the back of this boo (rut, pl,_n u° k . r t{r . 'l. it S L ft r r?? r tt 8 i.aLAi {hirij, j+{ }fl_.SI{k? C { C?rV :'tt jjj? ° to $,tk ,il i V?o € €k}tr=.l , FOWL, aid, Ttir,,ei?, not, only ;,ha(,6,1 and y [[? 44 i 'A ?ey help to E:.`d`_er.d„ itta€rr4%'ar 'r niii .lf TteSi„1113f+rt}`2r; ICI i`4 k 1`i k' ?I y?Patrm n? Me of a home and U. ?tAlurdirig to the .rtiN' k n k of stir f" : i g g } { :.S?C.tt91..9r}? ?r Fk_,k It f}?14 ?'::' {)rl SF:1_}. ear, ? t:r Bpi r?i., ' } ::`k;:` of air . t } E1E..7i[f Y11? C. '' `.r`l? ?c{`, fort{? of aFk_.t irca E k?tsE.ol, 4lorli.+._.t,tdikilitt .E€ebo aFid $50 worth o f.Fr (.§itjFli rt rec ki Ceti` k on I€ urr ing As MW A _273 anni,wi }' rF.:9r o ear pit ir'1FF t r n 0) +_ Are M5 or AT 151 F t t_3k _RP t?? be etit tar Out eigol die Wald cost of ea ?1 hUp 's'uewwAp a ? i ` N?r111 ?? n? PIN NO! I lop Gra ~> i.. a food choice for areas with high recreational use, for erosion rc5k n'cd of for use in sw le to manage stormwater runoTf. The t h'e on page 39 f,r u-"wle,' specifics on lawn grass types in Florida, When planning n grass area, b? to carefully consider which type is best for your site o, is and how t it"I; maintenance each type will require. roundcovers maybe mare sU _. , is d ' ?1.I practical in headily shaded areas (such as under trees) or on st o , c."} : grass is difficult to maintain, Keep the actors below in mind when F , wrc grass: Drought tolerance. t= Augustinegrass will not thrive in some sites u;; ° c U supplemental irrigation in dry times. Bahiagrass p fiill survive witho. supplemental irrigation by going into drougt°;° induced clornaa, is t t,. not form a lawn as dense as other grasses, entipedegrass and zby lswrir go for some time without water but require supplemental irrigation during extended drought. Shade tolerance. St. Augustlnegrass is generally the best lawn choice for shady spats,, but it dares better with at least ho-'j.rs of sunlight per day. Dwarf St. Augustin grass cultivars such as'Delrn r'a cf Seville`are hest for shaded areas. For an area with less light than this, o.fnsk, i v i more shade-tolerant groundcover. Wear tolerance. St. Augustinegrass and bahi grass will show signs of wear with, r spa ., Fted heavy use in the same spots, Most oysiagrass cultlvars wear better ¦ Fertility requirements. t:onti dec r s and bahi grass have !o ";0,r fcrlr"j. neeos tl s;, ` . , .; i+ =;ti brass and zo slagra s.A grass with high of i tl i€Y neeu ? . _!l,`i c ?i not watering and pest control. When ':'i grass in,I,w- you are willing to spend on main na f?": 1 61 irr;i ?j I, 'I c7 tF a .;fly, (ti_i . Salt ss and oysiagrass generally tolerate some salt spry u icH-, although a lot may hurt the grass overtime. i E - alum are more salt tolerant, but these species are cFf F E i cl Jr-sigh maantt , iancc, for home lawns. Salt from some irrigation sour. ,..ill limit the use of bahiagrass in coastal areas. Clianati conditions. All the warm season grasses perform well in most parts of Flory,- 1. although most centipedegrass culti ars do best in the northern parts of Width of grass blade. Leaf textures may b coarse, medium or fine. Although often preferred, the fine-textured leaf blades have higher maintenance requirements. Pest problems. Each species has some insect or disease problem that can limit its use. t.Augustinegrass can have problems with chinch bugs, while zoysiagrass is prone to hunting billbugs and brawn patch disease. Bahiagrass and centipedegrass typically have fewer pest problems, T?tr??r?r?? Seer ? ?EE? _ Swale: r j } Cis and ,ov,, €tt of vv I } f -uES that i`oN !F."A I{( ?'gg .. J area LJR Ft -,;vJnq E? f'.?t -scwk into 01i :' . f. i? AQ„ do cc i? Wes ith t ck t=:_ h Ott 11A , ?i w d Wip it i F EE}} 77 ?? -g y` }t P.?'1@EP _? }_I (,.?iVd?#4L8 A?1 Ir', :I t,t f ')i 4. F15'Y.II w`C dtall l._i :t?-? TAX (A i 'v-ar9 4e n tfF? [Iv iS.,,€ra ti-€t kVii. fk ? fo'Ilk me (live ns, s W 1 F . Area A?? « ate€i ... .....:,:_ to IdS 1y LL 14 _?`I.:.. €. . _..,. To . Mawmq HeNht 2n 1: Inc S) __. _ i ___. _r,-._ .__r. WI Ac twa Add m l or bf. .[;.t} T 6_ I l Toteran -------------- - -- - ---- Salt Tolerance Poor i Good Shade P ow _Y. FA Good t3 Cd??Y : a __ __ . t?rar r$ Poor '?CC i F{ aCoK ---------------- . err . ;:. tie r Icc?r I a._ . Ic_.. (, ; . t,' E € ( .,.__. L,ow Low UMS E ' t?c lrrt i s 'r 13, Unruty eds. s? O % Fkahla Laval F" r, . 510k. L i 1?1 3 €, . pIt F( , : i , v ? it CINNAMe 172 pp Or Now R??. F1?. €@t?€ :@'id?. E?u+&i'4't,: {?.{. F . ' S€ 4?t4Gd (€i'#?»'1 .: 1 ? p(I aa? ? g, poll ;Il,,. ?? ? 'I NO , ^' ? r yyi?? ' ?n N I?NtNU , u' "?hn6nailts?!?? i ua?k?Ip?m???tiNda9 ?u?11? d? ?!? ' ` Soaker Hoses ?t??.. t ?k ?€I !t?` {:?•:Y 4?Ck?1C ?1R?1?? t°s`;E{'CE?. C? t:?:?-??"? fC? €w`_ Co1,1t on an tl?€. J:?3Ekfi i9 t ik. ?k,t?Ik9C? ?s`; , No faMp WmAbhsh them in the landscape 4?xS.S{?i:.E;r ?y h Sqt-1 E' € 1'{t1 6? F' f??`t?3( {?fktetEFq Jit .;1Ps { t k It.?.FE ?€h)€ i Ef Fk:EE ?l?E?k.,6.uf Ji`(kfiv eE tcl 5, '4 t JR, IN Of- Wor Rjj TIMM! in vab)l =G1Lt1€F'?'F, hold i p h n the so,aker tuXMP € q E nevv and showing use, O n http:Hsolut?OrliFc P,% pIIIttNn?? ?II rI`?h'WNY r' Even though restrictions are cornmon l,ace thi _' ,j.-I-I ,it Florida, mar" f t tome wn- E ', ` :;ii overwater. noatering 6,-,w nifre than (the wa-,'e apply: it also makes plants ron to pests and adds to st rrnwater runoff, which pollutes our wat r ,.ysterns, By choosing and otl t..<<q a watering system correctly, y,utj can reduce water bills, insect are disease roble rns, and maintenance requirements, For example, the more you water your lawn, the faster- it crows and the more it needs to be rowed. Most watering r ti i_- ons limit irrigation to certain and times. But realize that ever if it is your assigned d , , ?a ;-gate, that df . nn i : , ti i you must irrigate. Scheduled watering c, i i i i' tii ie8 money and o..it Don't let the calendar tell you when it, , i +.. i; to your lant signs of water needs. Water lawns when s i of the lawn she rs cjns of wilt: leaf blades folded in half, blue-gray coo or 'jn k i P a rints rerna n on the lawn. Eater established bedding plants and s hru. l en you see ai ( sJgns of wilting, Reduce the need for watering by choosing water-efficient and drought-tolerant plants, including those native to your site, and plant then in the right place. I you group plaids according to their grater (arid Iigl rQ needs, you can simplify watering methods and systems. I Or example, separate turf IrrigaF k" Ii :-Ines from tree and shrub nnl If yo, ha,,,,,-.-- an automatic sprinkler s, .I_ fl I l • rain shutoff deice l l r , , i''i override the It rains, Set this try . f l :' I ul t off y u sys ce m 3 h T1 of rain has x III -'!!, I 1 t. ?' I, w requires rain 4 r , fr I n all autt rna is sprinkl 1 ., F1, I `aunty's UF/lFAS Extension F,dr)s.l , cep ti.li Ion ervic ?1':??i ? or cC::i Li I 1 Il?r1 i:I?€ pre I r 1 : finical assist :ace. I l '-l :v ly;r.I i l , 4 7 a.m.). ?, '? 111`, ==t t .. 'd _:rn sp= l u r: + I 1 Is.}'. ii it.. i it; Ili i? li I?:. F . a G?t`.trelvil°.:."F 1,. F•f:l ilg't/e;•fIA r,ancl1"i: I 'ai rrndstl. r rr irghest dui, , rr c"•` 1,;= arc I 'h; this tit ,' ., _ P more Irl l 1_ll ,;": ,E s ;intpleaterrnt s; ril E.; ll r I Ii of water i II .? I s" i I shows signs dl .t 6 LA blades). r again until syrnpt i a r::: Il,r 1':;': IT I Ill 1w a ,redicted within the next 24 hclui ? " I J; It l ? im jal?o, Use a rai r ;F,` e to measure rainfall yr ,-. n?in drf>`?aPk,n,? t: .i f.fct t' E' to irrigation, but 41._1v hQ a'IhY lAartu. Water lc;:, in i _ ; _; iths (Novernber--March). Turnoff automai watering 1, 11.1mi-ner i rainfall is consistent and in winter r { { rl, when little wa'd' ,' Jpor tes. Make stare your sprinkler systern is applying uniform coverage and operating properly. This single action proves t be one of the best ways to conserve water: Check your system periodically for broken heads or leaks. :...::: AV' You are pr r a l ,: ,at iat r with sprinklers that are part or an automated system, in some landsc,}; I w as a lawn or annual flower b d,th se kinds of sprinklers can ? { I hest watering method, For other landscape areas, learn about water-c nservin micro--irrigation systems. Micro- irrgation systems deliver small volumes of water directly to the root zone through low-flow-rate emitters, such as micro-spray jets, bubblers or drip tubes. ;a Soil Moisture ?d ? t{P it V trl i1 ? g ca €? a?)-' Ft s t(?;, ?? i 'Sk k':! in lilt w, C! s, t' rk'fEt?f p i`{ P?t P`? ,....jttEf kl{114 09 1 wx Ui4 11 :7 t:.k l° t11F for coring tools i4 ; ?o >4 4'rigatio: i and wort v:: , i, ; E' r i is ly stores. its€ough r rcr t!.nit"'e Aon Q4t rt[:°jFt, c n t ref sm 11 rrr €€? ?;? pll 0 t , .1 t (-'' € YL d s ra t prevent carp C .ur r the sy -ter°n rru wr f(.'€ h p wl {. e << I n L m e eri . f , a t ;1 ? i soil ovdyse[.?, f V. 4 ._IA??A ?l I.I4.;?IF {i-t(?i .4 . pig, F g „ # t C. wise <, e € Vol € t €..j by tt?E€ r F- ? : urn ? h1t?? n 11 r 1 ttlo Sf?? €t? 3: '?{ryl M Anr MI ..}{ 'nrcrows l tl'' fittings can c.[t? riwy I (t ire that you inspect [ .tck n: {x`i't tlt'3{? Etid possibly .. c_(ean t o it: 151 v s and rcUenin; can damage iip i.. peor tul ing. If: a4 have 1. eddy rr irri atrorr €t$ tr e ? c ;rc?+2'€i3 Ht €5 i31t`s/:' - ga..54£''¢L.ic t^G'(ddWxU`435x*v;t;. tr l t(:f"!,fil I °. ro ran , irngatk %tF ,o,, b SAW Sornetknes !i (xt, amp €:;`non i 1, l' k , I a can be GiGlxl(; ed t existing s rrrrklerQ<iW :1'{t 11a requH wi ali 4, ine t at the Leaching: axe ck?lvnvr.V cl in e i,:E n of `w" 11r`I p,ttti i a" 1ft a €'tt.[Eh nt' of tr ttsr.x xE, i (11°;A€i th scQ htkp:,rr ?v :. f ?? vts;i.:r?t rr z e r er Onu':ea °Vatrort-Lv 0d,?. ttRx ' AT. Calibrating Irrigation Systems F l€1 6oi: these steps to ,fir ite?ki??e ?t€.;[FH`?{i{F?I???ich ?i? ER3 ,t ?. 3f FF ? k; k?l your E? ? g,Tthn s k M1tert VIII f t .ev k,A siEiil,il; s ?l rattClBt`tF , , tukkgh" WWI cans fall n`Gmt b ';;:Ff equal s14.k,` Ill q ' ail 7'. IItlF 10YOUS +uac E 4 tt:hit t One INN I foi this, hih '?Ir a Raw 2+ ..1.'?F.Ft?-.1.? € F, ,?o 15 Anure`.. ? uy ur I ti I E11'F;t the .,::;te N"tlst Al u.cr1'7r11(Ins 1fito r ? I,a k ,?u uhtlumd ?? u e e i;Fb Et<Illi C ttle cd Cfic;' i i yvarer U) Ows, nearest 8 3 E :E i F Ix I S the 1"1 F 1 M11.Re k [(an b the rt+,..k li ei coral 1";P (,'td m k"Y"bv the tex`t`age l.'.;FIJIii t 4.'Ft tti °F:'l;44Ci.;+"F in that .ot'et 15 Al itit i the Wl%k!to, ate We :ike ! only as long a, it 6.'(k' d, t. ;,i E.,igf7,U k 1 ?cw of: water.. Get practical adk con state 4:offthe i i iR rigap.lfor sy v i frorm severall The - ' ?,,r management dis rkts FI I - 'secretary/ 0r, i 10 and Florida Irrigation S , ,1'r',: ht pJ;'wwNw, mm r ) provide ! ',..1; „ ,!_ on Wrigation sys er WSfi I l kW ' , PC f € pp opriate ; If you :r 'changing areas of your lan I . y 'k ;, r to ' ' ns r planted b dir 1 :..€lt with yo r county`s L.17 ?, , , t F . F`! 1 r } , . €, the Natural R rmrc,es Conservation er° ', options, I G L l e in Lh Y d U r f 4E?a ket ora new e yg g pg? s;? I F g p ?g ( p+ :? cer 4dhed Idga Sion contractor h 3!4 ? 1 1':.) '. ' i k I yy ¢- wa vz;terns. is ?? fr:'C' f 'ipe?Ldon firrigation -systr--.{ some areas t m. gh ri Natural ReSO races ni - k , t: !! Sn"We and i nsm n,R ro ,e 1 wnt districts' Mobile krigat n I it t:?r rcoaact t mation in di sail .' t kajda area please vhdl? htt' ;/./vv '§ w.s wr &; r°?G? 1!a?ERa al,,, w;.rdk s ".b l lkt" Nl rear:r??r :; .. ! I ,i;: d; f r:t f(k i +.k u",,jli oleran, :tL n doe ati:n ii e't that your jpz a rennA gre n Whom rainfall or k tI'`1``- , do (1 ma -y un q t oEPtPE I.:ri' , 'e [f) ' t:,t r?.r.[i (it...?: €.tlq am_ ar . 1, a' s .yr` have which ;gp grTanakilaf) L :1 m 'h n 'n V Yl rB y?yof34^y ?+ya,}rp r4{{F f 1.:'sg.?t{Vf! ?. ., { these h {. E tfrom V,Ses ,'y new 1 U.`.,U-AY -...F e! Now rfranf'il{f... And K,.-` oil dormancy, St.A.tiEE€°=(f€! ,e antic mipf-E:epo Al ?'! t(11 .ivea harder time °:k e r!tit ( torn drought ;{ all qp type, Isar ,{ _ ring and moctfi!'tq 4 rJ( =1 erke , F ge 't qp . tc, of ;t l:"ir i 1 k; :'? 7 €hat aid u',he rf rain{ ! is t.FkN4 rasses ill i 1 uit"1 ;ppl i °Ii it i=eicy0:i n t m An g ;'i .hi Sil".!iia 'ttipplemental €t €f, €! .;(' (?I.i?l( '> 1 t : oga lower W €€t`a' tE.ll€ t _ E iWI .,E errl dve .such. ' .-pi,,I ?fE coversoi Vii "E ell beds I.1$'tr?, li?f4v1.'Vi.P,i€FS?h.i9re iy'.:4r`<t'f•?C?k:??i::t't.t.F 4::.14#T1#€?SI€?£*thdl?9Ef3tt?t{i:3ia:g?1.{`?,?€ Follow these easy steps to train your awn to use less w %? r: * Mow your lawn at the highest recommended setting for your grass type (see page 39) and don't remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade at each mowing. Mowing high results in sleeper roots, which is important in developing drought tolerance. 4 beep your mower blades sharp. Leaves cut by a dull blade will need more water. Apply the same amount of water at each application but adjust irrigation frequencies by season, weather conditions and your region of the state. Don't irrigate until you see suns of wilt. Frain the grass roots to grow deep by applying infrequent, deeper watering (but no more than will fill the root zone in most cases '%" to 3/W' per application). The drought conditioning accomplished by proper irrigation and mowing practices can be undone b applying too much nitrogen fertilizer. Apply just enough nitrogen for a small but continuous amount of growth. Keep stress down by spot-treating pest problems only as needed. Minimize chemical use during drought stress. r, 1 .: '" €1 ;€k'' [t?E.E1C`6 [ It.#C1 01'€ fot lour lil,%';![t `k. ` F it' F I( F€ st i...e.E10 :..IoniJh?'a 4:,5r' ,?k?G-ff?[? fr'f-!-rl, t!??Fkr[ (?c e;;s %'?-.€ k(,?€I T f{;kr`?ik, i tl"tr_j.,€ ??F'kt111'Y3?I9CI s:llls_? [3Y JII §?yE llilt'.c1t t{1 ?.@p t r€:E 1?t? Prc,.-ss of Florida Lake oAkh, ?l At the most basic level, fertilizers e plants, h ;=lj.sin..I tl ?.J to grog a AJu,:, , E )iii you know that you can choose fertilizers that CIn SJ r r ti .r Er planr?.' ? rl, M specihcways? l ifferent'types fff.,€til., ersenco.. 4,:J(:y., jl E.i ,to,l.avr:F i° Clore or larger blooms Greener leave Faster growth More fruit Fertilizing can be done by applying composted organic i ;trialiacl if ;,l tk 00zer or a specific mineral, such as iron. Different ty p,; , o j::=1a?r rr g k r, € i t from different fertilizers, so we'll discuss fertilizing lawns, w t: ly r, r €5.c :flee plants and palms in separate sections. Grass that receives appropriate levels of fertilizer - r s G too little and not too much ---w produces a dense root and shoot s ster . i j gable of filtering Out impurities or other components of leachate or run properly fertilized lawn absorbs nonpointsoun. t pollutants, helps stabilize soil, reduces ambient air ternperatures and rorn,:aes a healthy ecosystem of its own, Since it grows more ,.°Etl rously, a properly lertili Bred lawn might also require fewer cultural or c ernical controls for weeds, insects or diseasP5. verfertilizing can aggovate pest problems, stimulate excessive grow 1! ,tr . [ require frequent weteni,i i. In addition, when pe j:flO use too much fertilizer on their landscapes, it can .l through the ground, 1 . r t the root zone of the grass, plants or trees ,A7 .? into the aquifer. i can af-;I I r ,-vashed off by rainfall directly into surface,,-,ater or via stormwater° , .I?1 -rs. The way you fertiii ? lawn it Ir iri( s how rriu h fertilizer is taken up by grass -- and how rr,ii . ° i ctht be lost to leaching et norr, Several factors determine polluticr j .: ii i.:rlfrom lawn fertrlr ir:c . 4n;::°r , i tl s are: Type of fertilizer Flow much you apply How you apply it When you fertilize Now much irrigazitt ,rou apply afterwards Overall health of the lawn th,it olu .1? lit j u r ??r d the hr you apply fertilizer, iit is very ?y?-ry label. If [y?? you ?.o py F of feel confident y 34 9 you a ,,' ur a' r PRO o in 0 d 4 r Jw label instruc, r Ions, consider hirtr-ag a lawn h e €eE r ft; rt ?rt fli erju at n vb4r°? on the b n, thethr will read ? y {? } so?r{ erli{f I': _! Er, 1::' l,?- 5.1"'7 or 16-2-8. The firm E urn h. - ( 1er."v Y:' ha ncnta € o " € r4fl,reri in O.e ag,thesecond refers to w, ..r. ... € € number t . t t:r p tt,, s{irrrl. For evarn le, 50 Ib t r ; ; r Ponds (::0 illrl kE,, k }}1<._?s hor s,ornrl ,,?;in(Ia d i , r ; .,, or or.ir ?y oun v Abe I .?nniYYiFF[[fng m ght is usrra ,- . 1 I y i 51 of has, i ro'; itr i,e and l ?F'I;iphortrs :arse the most ; t k(:kl; { rs mut ii giti,r t . eater PoMpt, West fertilizer is s es c? bury }.4t. tot slow rcAease `erdlizer ,or hav , hipj€ `-Ita eOf p s€r."' €t €1 .'1.". F' l ifr.io j,,:! n in ht: nn. These 6?rdy us have Wows note r1 ,ii: `1:'! h or i,./g as A €il:(: H rl o'r'rdtj': than qr.rk t s promotes ` 6 [[ l .tit.. 1 ili.)G`rt11. -;:: T you use lo -releasf-'. 'i?i{tl ?t1 r;"f I "14. h 1 °r;t ?? - `?gth surge. .{t 111' t.lt i) I Is IC"ss ? tch accurrll.l?,.:ltlc € ` rt; rt!r't;!'[rll l 1 "iIII. Ii.,nI [c€?tl i1 VIA h € hir f.k ck i : rneans loss rnov t{a !, How tic; you know, it' Ca fertilizer is slow- release .7 Wok, at No fel-Aze; niurco; Wed t-, Ow k ,{1 k o ,. E , t ,. ;tf1 { this ?r = amount o mogen Bit {'? 4I?k# ;el _I:,e,"Thre high i rtf:_ ?t 'rt t { t;:: I _ wAease the W n 1.t an t'. :A tt.. CR ..hin _ .... n les i t{:1ch a:;lr1d t 11; €- low rely ase fer trlr> er, rerthir dim Mass as nulrky r, gr .rck ,fl;o cover a t,e n.Fd of 1=r'rt€:, rit'S,4!ve n sc ; and t-f Won I:. 1o €'in r ;;rt.:- r anti €€°€@F''I?il tt'" riwr WO Sol tk?t s.7fy???t€ €3?t??tff ?t.€r,ts:€.?fl tat Ofi . t 1 i li uh f riw ii r' cl! it ss f u r ' firzer. Many Florida soils are nj ,- i f i in phosphorus, cu oul use ? I L. _ determine if you even need to apply this nutrient; `m. UF' IF Extension office to et soil test fore and lean , h ;,;,, tot'_'„ If you have ample phosphorus in your soil, look: f r ., l111'er with no more than phosphorus, As for potassium, look for a ? r ;llizer with at least half as rnuch potassium as nitrogen 1 6--2-8) or equal mounts of nitrogen and -)otassium 15-0-15), di-pending on the results of y rrr soil test, HOW How much f dly ends three . Your desire=d level of maintenance . The amount of nitrogen in the bag . What percentage of that nitrogen is slow-release FY N generally recommends applying the lowest end of the fertilizer ranges recommended by the OF T rf rass Science program (low maintenance level). Understand that at tunes an underfertllized lawn may b less pest- or disease- resistant and unable to perform as well in preventing erosion, On the other E rend, lawns receiving more fertilizer than recommended by FY guidelines generally require more mowing, additional irrigation and may develop more pest probler ns. Regardless of the level of maintenance you desire, adhere to the following guidelines. If you are applying a fertilizer with less than 30% its nitrogen in a slow- release form, r ply apply M-, pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn per applic ti+ If it has at :.0% slow-release nitrogen, you may apply op to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn per application. For more help cal c, the amount of fertiliser to apply to your lawn, see Tables 2 and 3 `r. 53 and 54), Regardless of thr total nitrogen applied over a year, every at high maintenance #els, i Is the amount of nitrogen applied at any one time are the proper application and watering-in that has the greatest impact on the potential for creating pollution. ? llllli s V .,' should fc?r0lizer to ('I la w o tease s[rnple steps: Deiiri the annual f?itilit meads of o3 _w ({ _ii,, by referring t 21 b'elo w. t f3 square footage of your (awn a{-.i. D not include landscape n this area calculation. F.r --release much slow eI as nitrogen is in yo w f, <t tilizer; Fertilization t id iif, s to( td lishea urf?)) Ass t:gin Three Regions of Florida Nitrogen recommendations Species North Central South Bahia grass - - B r-I-I Udar.'P -5 4 CAE 5-- I rsd(,, Rt:.s 1 23 - I N.,igustinegrass 2-4 4-6 sc rass t) - for lawn quality z1 :d £;lrl'. inte:nat ice, 01 [for instance,sh.46 I .'i J@$,' ratesS:f{N Pgen f$xtl _. ... .. I: ,i .. iI ,I.4:. ,. ':. C?}fth C=, t ;.'i , ;Y i'd1TZ f',5 eYl'tc? t 7 : -; atJstlt --1 0 It ?.. I • i t 'a '::;'; od: gg., 4. Refer to Table 3 (below) to find out how much fertifi. ei M apply to youi fJvvn area, based on the percentage of nitrogen in your k?? rdi er product, These figures are based on 112 pound of soluble fertilizer per 1,000 square feet. Ii., , you are using a product with over 0% o nitrogen in slow-release foram, double these amounts to apply I pound nitrogen per 1:.000 square feet.' . Broadcast the fertilizer over the lawn with drop spreader. Table 3, Proper Applic ation Pates for Spec ific Fertilizer Products' Area % Nitrogen in Fertilizer Bag (sq ft) I % 10n; 12% 15% 16% 23% T% 1.3 oz 0.8 oz .7 oz 0.5 Oz 0.5 oz 0.4 oz 03 oz 10 T 14/2'1'13 1'6 TS R2 tsp 1 TB ','2 tsp 2!A tsp 6.6 oz 4 o:7 3.3 oz 2.7 oz 2.5 oz 1.7 oz 13 oz 50 14T13 ------ - 'z c, ------ } T8 6T13 5'ATB 4 ? B 4; 13.3 viz 8 oz 6.7 oz 53 z 5 oz 3.5 oz 3o7, 100 1 ?N C. 1 C. 14T8 c. 10?f. TB 9 'TB , !6 c, _ ` - 8.A- Ibs 5 Ibs U l s 3.31bs 3.1 Ibs .2 Jbs 1.9 lbs 1000 E : 1 i 171%2 c. 916. c, 44 c 71,, c. 6In, c. 5 :i c, 1 3,4 c, . 13 Ibs 7.5Ibs 6.5Ibs 4.9Ibs 4.8Ibs _ , _,__ 33 Ibs _,. _,._ .----------- ,9Ibs 1500 26,A c. 14% c, 13 c. I 1 C, 9N4 C. 3? C. c. 71A 25,2Ibs 1S Ib 116Ihs 9.8Ibs 9.4I s 6.6Ihs 5:8Ibs 3000 i 524 c. 28% c. 16 c. 2V/4c. W4:_, c 16% c. 14Y C. 42,0 bs 25 Ibs 21 Ihs 16.4 (s 1 'I lbs 9.8 lbs 5000 87%c. 7V,s 1,., 43%,c, 36,V2 c. 321'x., c, 271,1i c. 2.413.2 c, One the main things you can do to prevent oilufl is to use caution when applying fertilizers. Do n ,01f. F'if ff. t0i,_,:ergranules. if of ci(, lt,oe at{ t_1t ?lEf?i"?li' ".the grant €1 i nsing fertilizer off with aiti : ac-,Li l Z?f-nd it dice n the storm drain: in Do ii °lc Fertilizer onto water b 6(F s of ;r r terv ioi.i, suc r t , , such as drivr:°vu i? r ,'dewalks. Particles on F zf' i ',ui;',J,,-4 "I C,..) r if'; tt =tetVVays. sC dIf.F ;Erc` it Cwl€°h outs srtlcl',f?it,lllEtf'€ t'y 1:_«1i t"'tr ea spreader, rcitl`.C ri; tft c? f t ti q clr,lciry fling,, p3(f{c ` Avoid 1!',€f tC:{''.. d l € . d` prc8d i..icts 111, 1f. i. I EI tslii'i h erbicir'les i"°"{' fertilizer tog e, i_e t. 1';<<. d? r Cll,? can injure tt ?e, •-r €? shrub I ad root ptic f ?[{.t ?itertgra far ytp"y!?T Fi,l H)) ??. €t?Et foli ,tft fir? ;'Ipt ?}(y ld?try?gt ur . {Ft 1'stditi fin, {.1 5tt#.8f.. es shoult( t be fAO Tf ?B.:Sg A4A??IG::'.r turf. than over the entire forecast. ar as ,,.:?:u , product. Vt not (.{krll'':'rFheavy rain is ft,, i>> Cl.,:€ l;ff€i. ?5t t' lfor f rtilf:;'t if into storm drains or 1,1 t±''si 4h f!i h rairf't t:eI In sun tn,when turf is actively growirq,, apy&y of f It .f r r{ti e i a o a nitr get i !l`f f:iiz r to green the lawn without in,". chel to m.)n or iron sulfate. When should apply fertilizer t wn 1c)rT1' c rt f fir r f ' I'1 1 4, ,i1` i€ -r GrC't i r rf,f.. €f€tj T? ?fi 1t T i::tart `i:,Fv dormant L,;,A,,i [0if Pik Jfthe year. Apply is€ii!..fr?;v?, (ifif,?;r?;; growing, n € vvi,, fk iC dormant. Do not a ''l ` moTI"?,.Jf €t t Hi of tetirn in summer (l`iSf"IFfI, ijgraS is already f }9t1'Il t,t:;fttli`H, t.._t €i"i yourCC`iunty f_ F, `(f i'ih? AS E, iviLh questions. typiclilk ff1C fif,lk f¢ f()€- tG e: t ;. l.E Ci'tea 1 t ,?tf?`?_ „ "wolf u{l' ['h;tf L feitt d ;Cf ?' IF It1 ei °w,J( t1?5 *' How do I ter iii h?rtdizer? JMost fertilizers need to b watered in t move fertili er just below the s= r surface to dress roots, This process requires only about X14" of irrigation 5nd out o long it tal:t#s your sprinkler stem to deliver this such the Florida Yard Tip, CaEdbratin Irrigation systems,"nn page 6. Da not c. rN venter or you increase the potential to move fertilizer past the root zone and into ground dater. When fertilizing lawns, follow recommendations in the Florida ra ga Hondb nk, available for viewire at all count UF/JFAS Extension offices. In the sail, routs tr F'.., < bs, turf rass and eo:J Ping l,w' aTits intern .f ; i tnd compete for water and nutrients. In fact, the roots,,.-,,F a s 1 mature r.ree ,:.. extend 60 feet or more out into your I_t }n or floe erbeds: Fertilizer appli is to one plant is often absorbed b the roots of a nearby plant, Every treatment you apply to your lawn (fertilizer and herbicide, for example) can impact your trees and shrubs. Conversely, treatments applied t a tree, such as pruning and fertilizing, can influence the app>t!ai nce and health of underlying tur.grass. ?, i kole . Fertilization Guidelines for Esta'Olished Landscape Plants Level of Maintenance 1(1 d f i '9a.?tu re ree .? Eft.ar t°t J1, ti:E tt `,: `_E i• l :r Ass i of Fla :tlda Native i m l es- In areas where tree or shrub fertili at o ; on ., s overlap with lawn 14 fertili .on f4 +till e for one or the n lvi t1 if lant types, but not otir r I I r shrubs are not Ica e(l Iii E t??rtih ed Vft?-j 5, you ar? apt:tf I =.?t? nal nar ' en t eel E Ef Et ; ,,? f estarilshed trees an=. I si t r t f f ' er to Table (see page 56,1 F • E,E fr'€::: I ire r commendaborv Al i € IE t and )ol ' c rfi.,1 , fkk SpI . I rrtf'o rr ati,m on calCUI:'IrHl I hearty aMOUnt of fertilizer to . r Broadcast a ? i r(:: , r ivon area ; f:.t E[ ei€F€Efi l) o>r tI Id !:4 re, J ?tf? t tat rll dsca e, )',ppl v?, il: h fk r Ii•',_ rs it no more than A:I,Ir I E.;? RI €€:q1 ilitrn en er 1,000 Sit ;'t£ta 5 ,^i tf•. .1.1?I 'I t:4 o '.k. nt( Idled- elease 1=f TLj )fOClP:'I5 (at3d :s4 tdsalori, the $ rates g i ,__:..i 3E,:8 n relc,:I:ae 01 ,. _ t? _::•.r'3 F?TitrYtt?P, l" 100 1000 353 %kil In[ lma.. Ii fI1 i.`, 1i n4 On- requirements than other landscape lanv,, } e t f qi:, ' k nd _:cape ( , €', .v thin 30 feet of large establ :red palms with `F i I tN -P -K,,t: I'u11.( t ?tet rile, t'r (an 8-2-12-4 Mg i i E;.ample of a us nq . ajoj' potassium and ntayt ,ium should I I< €q€ ivalent pert €?J", €€. ,rinnt in control led-re'rase foram. If YOU U .(' d i ."liter with a i ati { c l hey ihai) spy _` i ed, you may bring about or intenAy ; ent defic enck., , i€€ palms. t = fertilization rate. ' I;Il4lr • (page 56). Palms are highly prone to s vci3f l R ientialyfataln,,.F,:€sirlrrk ;d liencies,so any fertilizer You apply to then" should contain lit; . t.:€€ (F4 .mcl manganese (Mr)),plusfrace amour! {I zinc ( n ,copper (Cu. ncl boron ?rIF . Turf Fertilizer a}F}:FI'? r??,ir,_?€il it r:q€ € . ?p;:€rt??€??;?r €.l ?.€f[:;aa?t ,e 11' ,iltk} rl??`,"v 1:' 1'::t s!€tt17Ek kFe?`,Sj tl k_. t,.'stt C ae f: I i kI11..?i:,a 115 f€,3rt ^commenoed for r lawns. For more detailed information on nn to properly maintain your lawn, including fertilizer schedules, disease and pest management, please refer to time Florida Lawn Handbook, available for viewing at all county UFAF Extension offices. l lch layer aroun l I:i l r tl's,planted beds and .c irtq :3rocir"r:'ti.IIli'l l:t;t` ides Tlanybeneh t[€ Sthat ar difficult t J E,,. Ctl (Irri_'or tJf.?..t [4v ':; C, 't'i k l Join, use mulch °. ; I; [,,`r pi'urf or grourldc very, tIU'X i in shady areas v,"! I t, iloiit<; don't grow well. Here are a few sir'riple facts lwt,s ulc : Organic Mulch r atF 1 < E,: tmpro e soil ferl €1it< & 11, : t s i . :,G rl l lose, 1 Mulch buffers soil tc- apwrature, keeping and cooler in summer. Mulch helps maintain soil moisture by reducii ?g e layer of mulch also minimizes water nee.d,, for established plattl Fresh rnulch inhibits ei,j e d gerininatio and grov-1 h. Over time, many tyl € , (:>f r nulch improve soil aut w i "fr t; ,?t rt r t Ur and drainage. tij mulch layer can itthil".'rr: certain plant diseases. of Mulch around trees and ,:;,Drubs (not against the u u l l' r F a ,1 ,% maintenance= and reduces the likelihood ofdamage from string tr €t? I ??;: t' A Mulch gives planting beds a neat and uniforrtj ?tF,l,r, tr'lrls,I ,i..15'f ,?r contrast of color and texture that compl ei ents planting,, Foils grass tips when adding I h t your a sc e- For well-drained sitc , I i[;4:1 t3.: -3 inch layer (aft, rr t,, tiling) of muich around trees shrubs and be dil hi iq l llmts. If there are ?lr: tl,.iF?E?r problems, use a thinner layer. Coarse rFt ti,::l I iEs ?,uch as pine nug ei , Itt,=ty lac t. glued i ; a depth of "slut don't aAuv¢ ttltrir h to accuMUI tI ?'I'f;1 a grr.nali r c:Itt rj 1. If rni,l h is already present, check the cf,,_pth, Cho not add i nulch if thl:re i a suffli Jen layer in place (2`4'). 'Volcano mulching," (??,r MUk i't applied too de p ?`, hi nd(,rs ). V; ?€' l i ?E Ert i to roots,which str. uh1' (Elantand causes root r"Er}t ?r_1I IIi ft GY1 top ofa tree's roots ill cif a Jiiins the trunk" NA4nf::' tLk 1"it II i itit.,I r,j Cttl E°1't on the rootball ofnr d.,' l:danted trees and sprat :': I ,ari I;I ,tftC z €3E`t.left' € mulch can intercept ii icant forth rocit ,, If mulch ?s piled ag+`.ttl1'Ei t.ti.. tt,.fttl':, troll It back r,tl iii_'.trl . 1G,r rj th, base o t trunk and i ie ft :Et €'ll?.,, E? kilt[lrh moisture against the r'rl11'11°,3:t[((' 1e +E"t`:F?[tl°? ;;t?€f[Iti'E f;l"t t? fir`)' l tl,c C: ?[t,r:_t1{'?l} 4.'4:t are prom to root rot, Muicl i piled high gairist the trunL of young tees nwy MuPrh&, for the Landscape, 1'' ' " also crfNate habitats for rodents that 'POA -,0 heo, t I ? ark and ,wan girdle the ti t I W, N, ¦ I` ulf to a r C iri line or Li: I at f , f )t crr meter arvur d :l i , tE . ,_n)t . d-,er teat in a forest 1:91 fr l! E tj i:,a tree's entire root o rf l GIJ E r i sally extends well beycin 1-1c, drir; fi .nuld LIC; Mulched. !Ti t,:k kcktrr. ets of fi ie r! Jl,-h can h-,e F i E; r i ;t t ! iris: l may or(, : nt eater an,k l firer s pin thro+,: {k;, c; become 1 po i soil and may support we ,d Ae old mulch to break p If 114, r oi I Lrers and to refresh the zip p i!ance; rr i l hes m requir weed. tl ar di € ishment once or twice a yI to to r'r1.,ia..:W. a tot.il cf,.pth of 2"---3". Do k r .e cypress mulch because rro th -Ald deplete, v; e1 ]°nds. lr: El u: i.F . °t n , . peb l s can C used as mulch h , £? ?von't l°M l fFA t r TI Pi ll " :'nt end ;ctri9! f'Tl _ I r .ltr i1 E s l'tr 'i both rai, i_: p l beat, edplants.' 3 Much Mtdch?, c"=cl .°[ mulcl !7°E P[?1?S you ca ?'a? I':_: t11I IiWch iui `?"i: Hf €r }tne tips on obtaitiii1 3 rec clecl tnuIch pro .a. E Use Mulch i. " ; t ( ¢ E ""s in your own lan scape suc as leaves, needles, €rtCl c:l?ppirts; Local power r'?`ui,1icip l sold w..-?s. `'€'E::, tr rtl_ i t?', d services C1S 1 4? ?i( ,rr e, Cir low-cost utility n f is I'! 'i 11-c'{, deliver bulk ?'JII O': t: to t only rrwkri iN RL4 `f more clisea,1.! r?, ?F ,.?,Y[r€ i Rx lch from clth''r toots. Team Up Vjtj-j your neighbot Check the I.t?l E 1 I €„ 15. for commercial suppliers of mulch made fro# 1 recycle mww? l 1 ;. If you need lots of mulch for new landscape, place an d in tK ' l: . I Newspaper so suppliers coats to you, n eE ;pct: 79 , .. rf_3?j bfc d.,,..? '?t.. .. .41?d Fi o L7M:.t}c 111 4 Of 1110 '11111111P ? ? q ? !yr?? i ??li?? ? !I I?? ? ?p ? ? , ' ? ha ? ' , , ,, ? '? h h?. ???? k kind;:i hr ,5 ?h chi; ;I nos( ;.vk:,r %[€ Illlr G p41?:i?t tl1 iy but ,d(I'1 urba i cii ;eioprnent, uiarly in coastal cc.m: nunities, is , foyint native wildlife hal: id ,tt° As ot.ir communities expand, e `ament the loss of birds and other wildlife, but often our own yards are pertly to blame. Your Florida- Friend Yard can vi habitat for wildlife in two ajar rays: 1. By increasing biodiversity, in part by using a variety of plants in your yard's design, . By creating landscaped islands € d natur i f; «t r of p l! In : C E I :J connect bordering properties. Animals us(, ?:Stridor t . Cr<;veI from one natural area to other, which in turn }m r'.. r d Lunen t ? CAI life a larder neighborhood scale. As you create a new landscape or improve your F grin one, add a few features for wildlife,an you will bring youryard to life with butterflies and beneficial insects. Just rew.emb r that food, water atj, l sever attract wildlife, hu.ir providing habitat is not 'rl:'; I '. You also need to maintain your yard so the impact it has on the tl, ii jjca ;writ i minimal. r:y a f of these ideas for luring wildlife t your yard; Food ------ Provide food in the form of plants th t i s k??r seed [ r1..i 1 r it 1;(i . G r 'ors that you're willing to have eaten by hir r €5 1 r 4 ,itt4 pillars) or adult butterflies. Berries; 4 h. Ci"1 ilr`, nuts ..If it I 4 ?jr,tl . 4 e! all tr: ,::Its + r wildlife, t€ dl f find rl I ;I IV, they add a graceful Ik'--(U ka t 'any mR nds :Il I Running ------The sound of running ? In: `,v H :au I 4`,,';I II(i ; . t yard. This sound could corne f, tr 3 ri,lt4rr" tl fr', 11.11 '.:t.t ? ,t1 j.,jocrc'E:? r other body of fre water, A fount. in , ii 1,r- t., Even a Jr"i :(C, ED birdbath that captures rainwater can rmpty arv.1 clean your bkdb t I i v-. tiv I°r ' v (]a)ts, not lF r ' oap or i ';each, east phyM r, t.r all sta faces with a brush or snou iri 1`y¢;FF sponge. t...f'r;iErrp n v`, ver rk .a rlarlyprevents ??r^^'rr o q it /o L?rr-;-drrrq nd bacterial bards WI€, oact biic k,desi Mk t ii°+ Geer: that ri iude a tree c:irtopy r°r Her unclr'r,,torytrees rral shaWs, and grasses or flowers. AHo a qr i:,,,, :s and fl ,vers to go to need on occasion --- this is a real donv kw bids. 4 Butterflies .--- can °I:An ton of both I ii val waterp= and nectar e:'J ,t , "t>IIt II tI ?Ic a „ ariety butterflies to yrour)vwi Nectar pIcrr"a I e those that unfurl flowers, and proIii ;F 1- E s ,rip ' . ar even better, See tI l Ant list at We back fthis Ii tCt;;;II:?'E t? or r r f'!` uJt t [.t c:G ullty's F1 W AL Utr ;r°asion office for e ampler o I:I, n thi tianis t I _i r ties., terridl r --These are the l rva of Ma JIM R and MY Etch butterfly t;F-.`='.: €t Q ks eggs on a preferred host phrTI, t rlirr I'1 m q c 'I ,i. €rarra the i dt..ilt p:.trle;°re ne vR r sOi_irr:.e. Ti"14: werp14l us r I Kt,t,e db rriust eat to Clr m.ti huge enough to form a r ys lrs, t:,t r v: ,y often j i q?i ri,, l plants of lr,F3a?' ,. If you want to attr ctbwF''dh s to our ya§ d, ss i r t , s grain level of a r'in i; le. One wa l,f_) keep i=k.Iti,It 'Ei' Il4 ng ai ti;r;;_ti1, ;E tc€ (rui` vatea hgTp.f," wti w,wetr.,uked ifexte € 4rmfritndscaping IWw/ crop of butte ,, >rse larval and nectar p',imts in a bed. devote an enti€ e p r'.€.rr rc t ; r a that is out ofA wt( . to ., l plants. ¦ Snags - Leave tr (,-,s in place if they do not creat; hazard. MJn,, birds use snags tc r t, _;;,ry l?in€s nesting and feeding. Manage Pets -.._ if y (A] 1)"':J n~?, i tF=ts to harass wildlife, you will only,. Fr any efforts you n r s ::r t< v trdI tl'rae._ tE r wildlife, 'leis is especial' rtt: f'(fr house cats 1Ar r in in .girds. if you permit your cat to wander in your yard, it is k:;, 1 r rr? p, w'p try to attract birds and other animals whose lives would bo its 1 (C:1esr. , rr Reduce Insecticide Use Ew. In time you apply an is t. Ctir ld to ?VOW landscape,you 1 6,., C ? in,F, c t f..opulations,which form _In importa ii " K)O source for birds. ',.( K tr =mk G Is also can poison birds and other ar rirrr;rl that feed on affe tt,!d it r t sl Reduce he Amount of Mowed Lawn Area ...... Over time, unmowed are, ,; contain more pl ri s:. i.] y tf are mowed areas. Reduce the mowed arna around your house, especially in low-traffic areas, such as corners of f, yard. In other spots, trade turf for diverse plant species that will create shelter and food for many animal species. Plant diversity attracts more wildlife species. ¦ Increase Vertical Layering -Plant a variety of pl rr ru= in different -,1zc,1 and heights. This provides more gayer and feeding opportunities for% species. ¦ Extension's. Urban Wildlife Program -..: For more information on wii(llffr in Florida and help in cry.,atin a wildlife-friendly 1?u <?]scdpe,visit tl Hr: r?rr(,r Wildlife Extension wn F?l ,its: http-://www.wec.ufl oed le ten lonlland ca i!ng/. You r yard could be recognized as a Floi ida Backyard Landscape f r it lfrte. t ? ?r iii ?? q M l'mp :rwuiiw-fl,A:.orq hack, aaTdv dJdli' h ? f?atftt?r ? r?t? b Fa Ka?,r? z rlow?? MEN= 6- Hd_? h mr h F the preventive and indiscriminate use u i of pesticides ill-advised. L' E El' x 'tY F. 7M better approach to rn na .jln integrated Pest Mana(le ment kil?Nj ---- emphasizes My) a €.xMin tion of environmentally friendly o r a l#a , is that focus on pi-oblerns. What are the basic ii i q luc s of {PM begins at planting time, with pest-free and pia!A-resistant l sl ar ar a n a landsc p , 6esign that encouia es natural c ntiols. .Y Pesticide Resistance; carte ai-med al:aphuar;aa..aaa t o a c i r taW rwarra k some pem_ti n"'a air adapt R) the >; h rn1cal and Care` not harmed by it -__ tiios N is k kr.ai4 that '^=r[€"tt' nn then breed art # g1= ncc' r t =r trlC i FEra+ t tc) their t II°, ti =r; late r'att$N) Pest aflC9agement m arl,'-a+pQ pests by G i_E nhu[1[rq ki(oQ€(::ai,, E takt„rmL phynaal iancl c h'''rl6 .al tf:wa in a way that MOM, 4`£,;.t:}E"arunic MIT and E ra?,irr-41 faa.?'a as f_r a[?'?I',_`.t IPM Moil ja. ?N wilti 1 aLaa ar IWO l' ",' it !in rr Wong your €} int healthy i the best d fen! > la;,s pe,,t t •G,tt.llat 4 o A-iq car ant' on Y;: r4j yar ?. helps detect pest pr ,b i 1 it[,P fore `JC t tfa€ o t I l k ; i>>? { F?k tik r ? 't'ti`t € r€ ?[` {tt '?? Mur wit a AeUc damage r A W 014 .?iMf)i. nt i=f t ,iE` IkF ;i( trll:tt:' 3' ik.[ ':tt tr'vtllitlq s ti ( )t. kE 4r€..Jk.! ,t :1 1,zk € 4-ktttl,,t :ctl , t. -,Tei`kne 11 ,€'! l.'tt ? !It to r€':lt?€.r t ':vs c r if natural 11s_`I"I,Et. !ia rea 1 t5te`.enta darevvoik€ktt;Jon t; 1, ent )aat:t t, ;t t" , c ? ?SS t'y? tt" l to '„i t 12't:i`t t'€ kt k i such as inse i , or pruninq it iNk kt d ff.'s,€a s of a Qnt II l: ', i s become necessary choose the lea,: harniful "1at; C aly W '::o l>, at" i!1°t't"d 1 ies (an ?pJf n ti?:_ alsandt?til??l tikoo F€gmkt+j:1kst, qumpki pets +t 10 `v, EdHfe,` I!°t?:lu& MANNA ,°,l lcQ E1MI t,(11t raj 61, and i"t'tk ; € if as (eg, tEittt? r€ :a r.am ctitt %M rrl.`t rh rrPf€E"t1.'r4E,l a stakil, only to s tar t r;t. e t d k lanS ui lawn, not in n t pP P kr: 19 4:5€ ,,,. Y F iK' fspo tm tment: a1,IMX'Is rr' of t p,'st'lr ,de to p ?r bk,, rl I°;t.€M o area, i ttli `f than a Id Pik t Rkfif't?; ?ti:ti CO € 19J UP& iPFV'l:.1M%ufl kdiX The way that you design and maintain your yard either establishes a barrier k against pests - or throws out the welcome mat for therm. r? Follow these tips to prevent pests; Think before you plant. Each time 1 you place a plant its spot that's not ideal, you will likely have to protect it from pests, Plants in unfavorable growing conditions (compacted soil, inappropriate pH or light, competition with weeds, etc.) are targets for pests! Choose plants that can tolerate the conditions in your yard. Choose insect- and disease- resistant plant varieties. • Co easy can water and fertilizer. Too much can cause excessive growth, making plants vulnerable to some insects and diseases. Encourage healthy growth by applying fertilizer and water only when needed and in moderate amounts. Mowing grass too short and severely pruning trees and shrubs weakens there, inviting pests. Mow 4-1 to the proper height and prune selectively.. Use harriers to block pest entry. Ants wndiig plant hoppem Encourage beneficial insects by ist r rr plants that provide the I €,:tt- n ,,!d by [,y ?°ad; RsyBand:b td4Eth €t. iFC_.i the use of ?.! 'a? i £ t l !,'.,,!tore they >t out of hand, o i c cin cv,,; °plants tha,? once-over anytime you '.° iter by hand -now or are IEEE tending to F J, l r outdoor c! nes. if you are noi: li€ i y ird until -1h ? kend, you ta' r e 4 d' to, t asido, a .II .k €ce or more t t wiA; r l i i ou h th y d tt?.a t£J€yt ;,t t4xrits. Son je small lr t cc ow Q hi_Ar life cycles in one , = s l , a vveek Q wander through the Sao 4 € t €. €;, ! ! t t e uent enough, nln j€,€„ t.l ll 11 t gists in f`I .-'da ins 4rr?cn ?-tl htr€`t? mealyWnys, scales, MORO, thi tp, rE a r '?'6inC rni .. iInd a r p.Har , Men ! r you W q ,A ... ! .Unce of a pem co 'il ;;k'lve you spin tile:, insec (P . K YOU O CLAW 0' f cor defornned Ir=; owy; xv l,io K v eso Li u s,r In arq u I [ E q €(1 ,_ d .'?F. r 6?-_it stern star dr c iv t-; k W on leave- you arc H :' i to find i pest W € n :where. thereCtl'ig n,SEEtt, ectsar:clmitescank, (..%tl t;Jtt, : Drl well is to hi€.kthe Owes W ait lltwan h agate .C'i`_rll .'[(tfalseaten- nwe' tt X) ma git4ying qjass to search r.j ;),r [ ? t ( l ! of pests, For q w th tii aach to the plant, such as . a f €€;l t. l it rt ll ? i, )s, look on the l; a ,£ I .. and a[ i otth the u t;er :it +, I _ r l d of € 1o d on leaves is a + &iie We o an lr(?;f ntt1_ati;r._ `i: .na ?j,ti P i t ".1 a,,n insects, Apt{t s are 'ttt::?? r' ar ple. E he se !.{F zt: [W k+ A E Jar-€t .drte ) J i_ I{ {uthp as and such Y , Some piers ir' g su ,Ji t [ I sugary ,€ „..3n e called honeyd ,v, c. n which the black € ;;yl € l .o o;y r € ?J f F ?,€ t• !< id grows. Sooty sold doesn't injure ' plant ImM5, but It su W ; l t r€._,rn leaves,. Fst?`rt ?e=cr?';.eP s:k.€t3:???€.€t1"PI? ! i?r#?++r :.1 ? ?n?ra?r FG?.f. reducing photosynthesis, An'{also f in fl tlie lj,Ft 'nb,., l g3 f1l,s. (Al pc`sts. ni:, (e d un ltsi i yti "k tF't l t)1 t?:°t..f prow `ct the in =e t tt'lxit ICE"F d1? . „ it. you see plant dg,I n iijc [;tit: fi[`kv a F.[A,,:16ABF `If?t i(`f rf,fyinclude lad- lyk.f it ,oliff nonly fl( l I dybUCJ. -) M(] ?:ltr f€ l 1f <<??:? 15'ic wings and 11lefr 1,:il F I .:', t S ?trt bugs, spiders, pa I .Itis: € a sl:,s and Me I is parasitic flies (sy i al , t ,fvr i fly Often mistaken fora c.#taro t.s€ i€l €F lf larvae and tachirnizl Tolerate some I se t l€Faf vises on plants. No n can nn,jirit,li an insect- and dtse, ,c f i I ft ? I.. r pe, and a little damage will not hurt y € j it, plants. Remember, in order i:u have the #good guys," such as ladybugs, 0 [Qf f: must be some "bad guys," or pests, for them to feed on. If pest, problern persists, tale sample of the damaged plant and pest to your Extension office for identification and suggestions on how to proceed using IPM techiiiclti. ?. What do you do j'ien you have pest infestati?)n or a €_tr f ,:g% ow,h!( f(,: fI;`M focuses or) using chemicals as a last resort. IPM methods ibrm a first title of defense to deal with problems. w When pests are heavily concentrated o a plant, you :in often r dw _ u_ eliminate the problem simply by removing the artr F te(,.) t eaves cf } f ?f1t pacts. Cru h bt.itn ?or compost these infested plait ll.+rt:°. to prevent. the disE, ,e or insect f€°onti sprea if g, photosynthesis: the ptoces ?Iiti3$ if[rffs, light ?.t iR`t{;'(k,? 4"to il::`ittf{ 1i ener(, in pi int in For large, slow-moving pests, picking r€ ;e m off W y hand can t t defeat the problem. I ,'i`.p use of any captured €rs': t F they A not mum to feed again. dry one of these &,posa[ et oc t ;,, U 7 M w • Drop pens into s aj € ,- ...?t ?r r Isf l_,r E 1, ; l . I l' 31?c?1. Flake rwtG in the rc F ; ,?r overnight, g C € t?sh Own and putt t=hem in your hta:rtlEr : li kl¢ I tPc Stl. Yv.%I)i.I€[.in(wad'ip+"M, npesbdde%'1t'eyin€`Itot.-tIFn.), ....:Myalso i0 b ti% al h v o and iris :Ct'sthat area ra?`stl,t{€I '€1 atif Saki a N €.:` It.tdves to :[ t{ ft[ln d pw ct, le II K.It.We inse C, A,tl ,(mp and h0i'tt; , t,r.r, OHS, bath o whi t work to I`.°€ {tlt e papulaClor ? [St l' ft1f l ttt . 't R {`F <Fvts cw alltlf"'g a€t xtizi t of the 3aR'teI"11.,irn CAE I.ft.i.^:;%?lf?tlt f€?t€° ?'.il =t€? I'C Ite care of c.at t prillars: lways treat for spedfic puts, and truly treat r l i . a 10:-, f:: tf I p 1 a i lead all paxAct labels car flly and filW cE €: t r ,wwf, ngl Remember that the label is the lave! Dig not attempt to nix yam taw i1 W€=€ ,Eli or €k:ll Il _,tt*tt .t i le: recipes Ldllles5 ' ;tLl h4. ti': l t t't`? Irtt_3pe I`q% Eta trt C` tc d so. E€ is usually Ust to apply soaps, _ft if tk 1r?- t t t.ltt? I I;, to avoid injuring (Ant ;''khm.gYCftlt k Ir. tJ:). (.,c€ C;I ;I" y/ x'11 ?IIL:' k€t - II'_=ta.: d as being sett':=(we M rK ;' prod; ict. IEa d('ter rte if the lp l_1i::t(l,'I vv fl ht.trt your pl.tms,apply it to a .mall rva"tlon of ;:_r Is tf fqs ,and i4=+. ; liM :::r leaf burn after 2 dady?:,: Ph tot lcity ??tttt €i.:s I,t" Odin o tgt1 l e edge of l '.k` e . r -' l yt t xidtyr deg me l t`, h ¢^ t t. Itt:, n :€I is tC)AC to it Oui ! l)l nt:s, phtrlr a`IlasM€ n y u) a pa,::lo Atli'It k tfF_`1' w tirI, f ?:?k,apl att.F1) aae and e nvironrite."t' ud l.onrtltms €;t ewn e Fd F gi,o or a'iu e ge € wa rn ri €e: i.Ill horn heiyjt('rl tr a4€t:n'1:''nt t`i t l ts. ? ,' ?ta?s?t ?r tss r??, ifKe w, €,€fl: a????tf `. 't'hree body segments, Mange in size from 1/16"--- 1 /2", depending on species. Most species are not harmful: In the landscape, they do not affect plants but the bite and Ling o fire ants and carpenter ai C. olects people. When ants are pi e ,., era yu may observe mounds, Bets ire trails and on plants. Natural ene F : Phori flies (decapitate r a i its), Thelothan a fire ant disease. #rrt j-.xt4 ( (r s- ... and der ... but c rouse; the paintuf hi;PUSti10 Other controls: Bait effectively controls fire ants. Be sure material is dry/fresh. Apply in late afternoon or evening around edges of 'i aunA loo not apply when ground or grass is wet. Do not disturb m--- mid. S Lo, e baits in a c Uol environment, Natural en rnie5, 1. cly beetle (ladybuci) aciUlt= 't an(J larvae, lacewing larvae, syrphiu iki larvae, parasitic wasps. Other controls.- Prune infested plant parts: Apply it .-t cidal soaps or horticultural oils. Soil drench with product coma ni, ag ire°iidacloprid. Fe;it red C reatup as- ':1,1% ? V?Ntt CAT - R r Larvae of butterflies ann =0 Chen= Wage Madl o at s s . 'E rr " €; End or notched leaves. Vla(t, h of een I ,:s on leaves € l twwle weinies Wasps, predatory stink uq r ft.f 4 ?: i t F twJ, f: rds. thercontroka Remove byK.'f id (use to tc"'MO'Vr:! AAMB` N, rti?a€EF' 9 r. ,gym , back ,,,s ,l','%i',!9 and have a Mv (, so iPe a.cr ll. LhWr backs: Chinch on F_. in M sun w near p aerne tt, Njur d J r tul wuraien rn.les: t ey d begs, N'I onto i ,q. At,,I tl.l5t? _(:)l,a at it M €,€ in `>un a €E thin _Pi tr,F€° F s € - :ill[ F7{rais var{_ws when lt' `q=i F 1kIf'k' C r, JI's { F I i r!cl P C1 C C r, t' r gd "AMU :F i€?-?- 1/8" jo kt .VA i ve t I 1 I €t€\;?:l t€4r:?`:d Ing. BOW arKI egg masses covered ?,'N{?I1tr:' t k, <<E`F! t} :l;K i.?!'.9t>^,[F :. `rY`1t°lF;. i`{{ti`?iC?l INN Y.1 _:... Cher antrols Spray with horticultural oil or rr X ;, k'lril soap; If lh. t apply a systemic insecticide (i.e., imidacloprid) to tht F it ystein : k; H ysternics may take several weeks to work. Choose a pic ckuct ?llat ?? .5::? .r pests that feed on plant sap. NOIZ M- Velvety brown, 1112." long,feed on turfgrass and v o t f-,Af;- roots. Flattened front legs adapted for burrowing, hole crickets,.,, fI{.-t: r t;(i grasses, but prefer bahiagrass and bermud rass, Injured turf may l k , t t Ez,S i` and thinning, with 3/4"-found holes that are signs o tunneling. lnfe' lt;i! i usually occw-1i[I. 10 ,11POeach year.Te tforinf station by flusltiri i fr?,5r i i soapy water ( t')bi 1 t)o ins soap in a gallon of water). rrcl.t ra „sal : r r within -5 mi€??r t > ? ir?+ ??;,t, fiat ar ?:rl b errr sn F'' k r , 5 r E.r r.. wasp Larr bicolor), red-, , y t rmro dr p, ! I, r insect-i. ar&,,'i6 , rv mi ltod ; (Steinernerna scopterisci) i, i birds. Other controls: For chronic infestation, consider replacing turf with trees, shrubs or groundco ers. If necessary, spot--treat infestations in May or June with insecticides labeled for mole cricket control. PIANT-FEEPIN& Nll . Tiny (1./32") red, rf low or green with oval ho ie . May have spots. Some spin loose webs on foliaUe, Pvfltns r pro ur- r,"fpidly i hot weather. Injuries to plants look like light-.cUlo(C,d dots, givia I (k ;lull, gray-green, speckled appearance. Naturat enemies. Lady ties, predatory ieEl[ sber controfs: Flush vdit h ?v ,ter, then necessary, 6> 5, V u in size, shi ipe and color, app[oxinotOy, 1,? >`' its diameter, Soft scales and armored scales are the most common. Soft scales produce 10 and a uhs tbrvwn). I Many organisms, including viruses, FJnqil and bacteria, can cause diseases in plants:. Diseases can be quite specific in the plant species they commonly attack, but identifying cli ceases can still be extremely Ci ffict,rlt. Often, home gardenets nw.ltakle environmental or maintenanro pr lems for diseases. For 5. -? tirliple,Spanish mass, lichens and I ball moss are n,,, it parasites that should be killed or rernoved; they are merely plants themselves. Another common misdiagnosis in coastal areas is 1u se f)T=Pen4 !47. mistaking saltwater damage for disease. Irrigating plants with salty well water can cause yellowing around the edgjj s of leaves and leaf--drop starting from the bottom part of the plant's c, (+ 11 ?I-.e;r. When a plant does have a disease, the problern r. i y h merely + ? 1 f .1 t 114 r than truly damaging to the plant. Examples ai e i finor leaf spot ?- or ,v 111 li! . i : r .Ii.ll r damage to :elect rE ,::gives, Such minor aesthetic F + =rns are no rtr tmeraF thdti. i `r`it .:fygp 'r,€ gais5?,.+??5„l?'?a??1+11ever',, l( can 4?at 3y?i k i I i J1jiii1, they aff,kJ' lM, _Ir?tl I€'?t, :-€}1?f?r1d'Shj +€..`r'fll root rot on Y Y?wo yaWi arRFE't.d ,ffl-.'till"{llt. can Ia+IU. 4 d, (1! hkrl",! l1 S }.}lr fr }Ji l Cr. L Such diseases can serrou, kf cl:' (1 1.1, tll plant's a +,J W t' tat lF'I . theca€t al ? di' i lt,.! Cl0cult to identify,do not as urne u' t IaI s€lt s appararace.1sea rT`iaty? r?l Pe i hItll,.§t'°?(} k Its fr} the damage, Also ,an I, l(1 (i((k;'?ranl:F::kE., ,€.{: t J1,(r Cau t`1i r € ; 11€ c l ti:;l w l .I is I .? ,.'_""rn to111S. If YOU still d=cease, con- county's t,:'t If Ax; I .r"[` (€sti + .. f' iR°;?? advice otr i c, r to collect and U I .rr". r € k.ir1 s mples for c" e d I a ?t p sis and ecornmenda t r ns on the least-toxi rinethods of treatment. . csuthern Phr€t Diagnostic tit Illy" cif a it, st€4, J: [:Ro ice activities ..... f1 3 i1ng, rF. tt!(rt, iS 1 Ct ±F,t t 1tr, .1 1 waste t It y,.)l,I _ lr't r .rrt..Irl to thesoil, recycling vakt,??5k?' dx recycle yea F.,i l t, ,r f f thes(! str PjP ;'(F ? j. ?. St , tr x' C'?' p" 1? 5-a'E E' t F E` F }f€ tl' ?i,) s.. b ha' lc? l a a ".I yt. Florida prohibits ,.1t:tit::,tsin It of yard tr.t ;1 t in n landfills. ,per r ji "fir ? wt ?u i , 4 Leaves and pine nm l needles t t €Cie a t source of rnu3ch that is a real asset. it t the landscape, jjr 1s d virtually tree 1 i9 yt ?t,?i; yard generates I t O , leaf mulch than 'v u can use,. (r r, ti_ cc ,)t the material (?,r,.Ji ire sore .;•,,Ajri neighbor. Male, frec ta, $ r, T for orC, G t: ', Ct l Ph(I C): • After 1, runing trees and shrubs, VBFI F alb n S>6 ?: 1,.?# 4?.xT into ,-j c.: WI bel lir d a shrub. • I vt1 (lair tip r:tj,t'>s clippings or other y44 , 'fry sFk iris:) Sto r'i, (W V4' ?? t ? yea ?,uch activities al(' Ili" C( !I Jnf""J Or't ttt 1'4r;.a 1t`t j cVR:3€€1`l. Glass clipping ri ,,t't :l rrj t ;`It s(tR1 `s( Ilp,f` of riif ly(.t ?e:l"i, tha rat oin the !<)wn and out (,i the ( DFP €gecydinq r r f'p rr ',€ rute lawn ?;r a ?.€€ "fr tMd verf111`? rlE rl {i nt.. ?.. '` M A Lki,r? r.,?'!? rrk e€` ? t? ?'_rtrl r=r: t4?'C, ?-fee h, turrgr r; ??.Irr?lrt?,,p. 3y ear t. lr F k? 4,_.f, l'?..;. C{F blade at Ah I.:. i .. E i., frr ?r -fE t E SS r.d „d 01 For Pro _ra`_:K,rrr_araw1o ntm re WH a li;',nadc,fr r9 rrQwerscutgrass i to 5maIIE:r fr€.'?i?€ ?`? "??rt1C?f Sharpen ?,i?p C .s r LA' ar e monthly t protect ak r_ invasion. If your yardp O ru ;`skc w;i ,you'll owl ss,sa ittgTime, (o 19y- 'a ? money. Wha--r e 4,?r1€ t_R,je;,ii`tserve a nction;(.rp? for k:yvu rfle:i( rt rr;rr, gr un cov kr_. Wend o yass, r nd rp ntttek' ;ti[1 frtlllw€;, t r y..w„ W ti w•? Ideal Grasp Height F .:t )1 t tty •.'j1't.vv best .;rh it it m€. uve r to a peo31( he96.3& i G u ku +h::+Cter than Ti'"i= r cG;: tiimeFaded ht f ka ,F III be stressed F and n me swephWr- to peas and d F , es, i I S( 4441 9 t, ` ,ineg Y , t i.+;riflYtE(UlfPi i{"t..i tt t, i', 1tf €t.,.if?i €i a•4 ?tE 1 rE1(':ttif tlc:' t °€i + !! ' t except for d`'?'i , kvrk["tk be, whk "i can h cut _e m ter, u t C I t•, t 11tip;;`d! fy€R3: Wr::IJrt cl1%t,o yOttliY!€i+ `. `uAtlf¢. Il €IF 1v4 e:l` r °:;sf4.uu€€kt?• fl.r;)`v"; ? , e?1,.4•? 1t:,j ? r i `''?"? ;t.? ? E. .` . 'i, 4 tl .it. fE;t,t:'' f ,`%'1(;k4irr,; i.E( t tF:?rl (( El :9 [€r ,E3 i, o j. ds 1Flrly °Q'quh d lt.,4 !ng one to three'' Urn s F f mt ek ?y f fF?. l? ?, I`s F?,j q?k_t?-,t.,l f f.tl€tflrf? '='.tt ilF7t It; rf r?, F; €., 1!t s.`t t. iF €!. ?(,?€'If i`J i 4+ Y71 r i a i < < r rrrrcwer tcrrt+ r rss (? a) r ri,?er it c€rr c{ nr ? n r r, bw has tes undevgrourkl g F; A ?+€?tae±F r•r???t syst??ttt cJr}><:?1? : €:a ?e.stac?rrse t?? t?• :: rta, arg Fre€r?ki's (ps ?t (rt lf; it t t i L-int.kca a Storm re ar tlon I?, ? }LIB, Prurlinq i t € :€ E[ ::°E 5? 4 i removing P?ant t improve € ,:ii L health, u r contreI gr t11 or enha c_ [f E,€r6n I ullEll ??µbl II u„ ?? I II P €.. tia ? °? ?hr u most:sl € p' removes r tot , and br_tnt_h5;1t, Prune using me a three techniques- thinning. ' hLunhi { -hat "r thinning? s,.,5 t pkiey ret7lclAn sloe kwanc _`s. W vow cut s ( bra che. back in) tif::r;r4l brit chest or the l'lW11.1'dwSa{';:. in h bj,Ieil9 ,ti't:: ;Wr-I to the f L I I It t What does thinning o Gives a plant are open apji.? a an k eE; f , ?i' I j. M you c nn so, A1ti E_^ € f' m ° r "era; demo w1m pP^til I € % h r'? ercsi.€r:'ig. I"I.` 4f1€,.t h Wide thin?a °t rr(, ";!r" €Cj=,I [ t r oa l Ik-;j ht 1 l o-n := nd a (. G d a 0 a i U'i:=I 4 the crrawn ?r a U C,r'=€Mkk S AI "tie ? I-,- 11.1 a .€ _,, t h 1 k o h c.Q tir 1o i n g st ngter resi to€tc to viii td d ?.n il?rw. Heading back hat: is heading bay, ? ,,cJ,;'ctivel c tth g the ji of 1 "A or yw g I;t a t has back to bud, All u iiit[e?i(k)P r o €::; I pre I sewt What does headiny back do Produces 4 I r1 , r tt', ,.por shl r«liJ JF ;s l R rl`:t-Lill; €rrt R r tir;? 111-11 d,Jerof shoots ariff Place p,mfili ,,? ill::'€t , , isi lJ i.w i1 5r ifini i them inside the I,,.k i , r . vv red up I rya rl ar i;ri? llr ,r= filar . l=5 hf,?L 1-hij, k on annuals at plant nq, time to cre rt rrf rs, 1-'I 1u„F , r'!RE.[ stems. Hedging hart is hedging? it+:?tt <1; ing .ir(:t+:)1-S t"1P i;1= 9.1k:i'l: - frgrl[ a shrub f i -Ir;rll"1'1- lll'i ,:1 11 rrr?,. .Ft i:rl, r1t iIgesf"d ,s.rC [r, r:l lri=i:;r€ r:l llklli l; it1it_ylrti=.al irl F_,l{,:?F le:t .I1 s.`t:'s [{E i.t,'f tlli II 1-1 till :11 5l"', ir, 1r[E,r t i41' r l +t1r ,_I irr Ilt.tF IlLlydur€ 1-t:[ tire? (;{it ,1lrr({ F ;r r1# inforni_) irk Ft f r`1 t.:' trit'7rr l _`(,i;ihlilla s„i 6tt:?€r?.phto e?P ?rslv'v tir rl rrwheInrwalr_t I"`Is Irr€:a? w4E1 I vv 1-Y t ()g slr,u Lures or from shar[inq I ii" [r , What does hedging do Establishes and rri;lii tGiins a haniP l 11? ?s: [rl,_ pri acyot iormawind Teak. Correct °i:`;I,tllit:1 t.rlt'; , i healthy and grow actively from top to [Bottom, r-l u-vay tao ..5 t , E ri II Il 1-6 F I'; ;1, cut your hedge so that the top is narrower than they bottom. rlhkl I Iii, 1rf,:;r ; light can reach each part of the hedge - which i,,eeps the en t I F: 6 t, I r I4 r EF `,, ti lY and growing. Make cuts during the growing season when grc. < <l r = f ? ` 1-l R, i'r :i tender. Use these simple steps as guideline for ever pruning job you tackle: ¦ Remove all dead; diseased or injured branches. Dir?;, p[- r [rrf_1 shears and saws in ay o?vdyealk ;.€G ?,l €51 11trJ `01 nii-'' ?...r Sri i Y?vater) to prevent reading di e r.J MY enio i-sr rnchesthatcro sortn, iii:l k ,4.1 't?1(IiF?r:1 1 <i:AIlytti<a?l 3a, €C?'rial ') place. ¦ if a shrub is too tall, heading and thinrli't cl r'`I 5 both be neces? rr ; i_ 'rl i`1- r.r hedge shears, but cut each branch in ividu rll / tc) different lengths vii tl', hand pruners. This maintains a neat itii' rl wdl ii' rub with a natural ;,1 ?4]kl, Pr€rning Shade Trees in Landrrap : It you .ret[t uit, ItFow t•f ;1 r ImMi E tech k!(.;}{1e t_:@i tltt'[ flitfC'l } 0,,.wo e Arkwirist tp p C_[f to your trees, tr,? ;_Si rfl i,i a[ ; i E + I ?t=.". in I the care of kf [k[ 1?r, d1.al trees. IF' ?1k?[ed A ' _ F ?,, we ? f F {owi r: g :hl' Awn il Mn ec r.k@[ trees ar 1 ,:.EFpe Vam d and t'qko ed Ettrt?t? f? sJ =st3?Etik"1'.{ t ]1.{ctb4:'n ad "tftA IE (ed f, lilt . h It n : IC_?i al Society • if Ai° ° o icul'tl_ re to f: 1 ., id ? r • rp 1 Can, To End .i ..,s n{t.ed r V`E::;Fork-i in your m e% check €u Go }E'IP1 {P{'r a o. i; `y A AC'f':=1Ftlx 4.i[trft ', Fit, (,jtt,',http:l/wwvh o6 a'tht1xY and av4 h by A w h rLltjt(t C;a) ky jj t ,e Qj Q €E;'tak;:'k :EFi1E chn ferou pR v. Low r€i't e CAMEred Arbarist: an arbonst who has passed aw exam and €?'?_ E?' ; C: C1 i ¢E?'IgE1ri E f;4 t.i ? =n.:r kttf€s>r1{I c? 4"E.ic€? .I?lsrli ??~.E€11I, ??.,3R ? ??4,,? th}!,a(em4,f{? !ea...,fk;k 7 t^'fl1.!f€;.,€ f_lkf?14k :'t¢rt.P`-[ Ctify!(!'?.f kgen Eaes?,4i ttwkr>r,€? ? .> €P?.????Ca, a,;a??a't€f•?t?4€ 4xC4e4?c:? 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As r o`npost d .t'?t°i pc in slit relt a,cs ennt'ridal nut, r. 1 tts. Add ener s 8f"t o nt", of c €,:t3"t°tpt5` red rnatMal fir't ;?i,)e' illl F €.t ;,,ti1 an(I it ('an "ea( the perfect €rtl€t.. w or su r tIItL:'E_ I last health'(. Adding rnpost t soil an: lr pr _;; r t i uc t €sre, texture and aer ea. i _.r, 1 , Incre C k' -€ ht v,Yat I 17C,Jidivi g capacrt y of i,('. €d. Help loosen compacted sails. ¦ Promote soil fertility and stimulate root development, Create f ? t;l .IG;rle environment for micrnor anismq eartlR or s and insects that a(';::_ nature's "soil builders," mp stirg can b as simple as placing leaves, c?fass dippings and small cuttings b efu rd shrubs or in a hi re carnet r G Vats l and letting nature take its course. Homemade or manufactured cc nipo st bins ally you to 3 a ;f ,ico rporate kitchen waste, such i vegetable ar iJ h uitscraps, e'€ i snor 5€9t- c rounds, Nturnerous type ofcornpost bins an) c€ nim rd H f€lltl.;le; Ianyareat"a hve Gardening Eliag1dne%cataltstj,.and garden,- et"€r , are goodsr ur4.i. k l .orli(t 1',t1ng i.1?or; um For rtcFc:' F €E e !"..: Online € ter t',t itt ./tcomp sti??fo,coni. EPA t::r;rmposdny Ifitc. Acompost rl#' reek; adequate moisture, oxyq,E i , nA l and ;ftionsources to efa .raw the I ght ('ic ditiC)riskx&corn3o.,ii:Ro h ktt€;fk ,! ne , o moil l .y es r. ermpu! to these fact l E It _r d -k o Cur... , i{ 1s n and the k<, r1k you ;?:€H have rich Compi n ha fertM ang tV,3irs and amens- soil: Follow es tips for successful composting- im fFin are not but they help keep pile n at, feiair hck at and ni stk, in am l lel complaints from neiiii re rtminik i de d °e is one cubic yard Nil I r €k Net f'qu ,{ . by three feet g I igh ltarqW{ . xlr# 4fFE s little as four tf-. I ,v e < ci a I..eng as one t two yew, kte f # Pik. wig on the size and fryp of SFr {t?.rr1 ll 4 the Salle and the YOU give it. tl iG:ktr{€ i,f sltt# rttl )r'{ Pf. € of irk-Ah", k,r'k f` n'e, k-,ssaryfor r(;reI k;i=t{.lr'lfcf'i1 P')iIr.'e_.1'tt`iloc`ethe 4 "AK WAY "?W ell, #k.,5t Sc. q "Men h I:'€ktli Y u sfkma d not lovable the tta4 P7 rt (r P_I t? ` r r,€t.f a, f a _t FlC atom of the plf:', ¦ =='?k??i? r?k II t?,i?i ???@r? PI") t.C:E[t`I?Jf° ?(PI.1, 5?;? Iur'€I`y r[, 5e. lt.l#t!1 f , s..1e t[I:_'.?r?lllll a O d wa, n ,o,fi};tli"iiikk C:'ftfl Eeg{..'I rnatc.,ri lsin'the p-H such as gar f s ch:on s and leaves, ref ,chi 4 . th ;, right l)I kF.:r tf ej , C.at e s I,(r,, { .i€ d nitrogen T'e, e t€ . tie e (x)In[)tVJ1t1g. f?ki??:;t?t?rtn#:<agsp€ k;5.er:trda€?Pa??K;k; Always bury kitchen waste inside the pil,- v) +IE _+:; oura e pests an(J t+:+ prevent odor from rotting fruit and vegetables. w eneratl v, f )r fastest composting, turn the pile with a pitchfork or stir it are weedy basis in warm weather. Stabbing the pile with length of pipe or rape handle will help aerate and mix the material. Dever place meat, animal fat or daisy products in a compost pile. The Squeeze Test To I€tr:l out €i your t:_€1tc: ;j I?IiF ltl"If} C'ltt+'k.', ::4 it, Yo ta Itrl(irl't C.ifF.?l S° _?f Ear l r:^e f I"fE tltr?' C,t'S€€113?:i ?t('a F EPA n-t..ineTrainin inWaTer0i tamigernem: M. Since the tt1 na a>(', o the El'`f, and t ?tgt 3 'j. ,'ri the e_la,°a Afk "t¢. C ';l;t to€t strides have! 1' Emri lfi t5.l tovt ,'Erd daunt inint j and l ;E: s(O ing water quabity throughoit ttie ljnhod ttmes, fi is has New at.t.,£m( 1ted 0i1£1ugh €t'"t€ dating point sj??t,?k`ces of ?; C:;Ei + or , "9L1ch +a s sl'!+";lk,':?e3s and sewage ct;} t Ft !lty?y€, a ,tt.}I?: a??.??! E, "91.._ ?°€e_e of ? f- lR..i1i19t1,,,n.........w non????€nt source ( P .) ???N?abon .... _.: €, e O e'wn, Wr(£. a £3ca m9 s, Many ofFloiO £sJi;iNT re so irr esaree dally ,Cis'cend i:tlf`t=i¢'iSifutOn because of t'=f,u unique ge!olt>gy zrind climate, lori h""ri? ,)T"'on €T't i,tc of 1jie i( drinking sse,tt 't" f, s;r1't tia€i':at.ttli:f E at;et al,€ppli %nuid s,ttt_;"[ of N t ; e, s near the urfacq covered by porous li en ,£ne and sandy r..O Jirmh of `o`'ht fE a How water t 4EEhRrat [ ap j. DOWN [30HG1HA 1 'aCh t,tlr:i+..tll I Watef Cj"5t`ttugh t:t ocess atje le,E:hiitsj. l t± F? i€fllit(11t1' afler t (li{_'fl(.i,illtb t, s s.i (ftt,,.tf:ttlC:l wat n Heavy rainfall €kir5t>, a! 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E_Ii,+u F. x iy s,li(1"k"lt lis'.SjgE?,[tantr'; tl rn, our everyday ,18.E t?. €? k,t ec ta;'r`tulat; on t5€ ?t l : ncp !".:?+ E1 Y plt:`s of f'f`!'S polf€nan s include gd,'..G';fke, f .€tdiz "! and, even ",tail, t%jp ' 1>t.':ilPilrlmi i a !":;ti .F)')j£'m wIioi r ttt'tf 111 [:=(, f.'ti itvy n-I'jtjation carries 'C:fffFtCi"°t'tf EF-dtllnulv d€"h ifli..al to wtteI's"aystt`I:1.t£9`ntitRt ter rt..(I'oH and by lea l liq or percolating t:l"ktFyt(gh ;,cAl 'It(Ipp( ii 'i:::l adif€:i£..t ,j f::1 1t4ff(:f31`at(Cltf s.tlfliF-`11t and tlP`";-1:_:ljGf,`t: ?t I!+ stf:.,r `R/ l?iRli?t•??a ?:t WHIM DEP NP5 pap? h -O hy, prope0 maintained f;tvin absorl t oi tn%'v. €tel , umnf l; l.€r Q r.+ n t . i a's natural waters. If stoiiamester ra=ft IS Wt ab utk: d and r . i, ,kfl s unused nitrogen .€t'ti: ph sptionn fronn if i e €h ,I i l (> f € wrnk , ' _ :enter natural saterm!Y they can rtN i aburlk!?€1 W IM blooms that odt C natural e_E il..tl; c ?1t'.; ; if , p')'e ?et. itiorl,de t)r t f:Ft3 tten aryl p „?sifly M! W, , Tl i _ perly, can 4 ffV` e Move weds -) ( oof ish; 01":11 igii lf? t loo ,flant c:<:)r11r-nuniTfc':. p rw` h lly WOO t:'S mn 4; tch as household F 1 .:I':_f . and , fr_Me 3 leaching mu) iii,-{f ..am €3 y These rt11mim d.€'["t.,etgl :1?{uiticlife an'd 11.1nn €t:.': ancesthat r torn and through iii ? te3€;t,..r1ti 1€i? t€,€i -€tf o=`m ti s v llu on. E ::ll i ' ing FYN W1s { F ail Aq guldeIines will red u ' f tt:111F whi sr um e of u_ on. Wgin d and managed jandnuwe can help A= down +:. `ter store vv t tt..'if, !:One of the basic co€Ir pt` of 1Flurda Clr 44dt; r ; Mt::i i' CF [i f tttl t.t...t,{t .d it" your mould soak into ow yard. Ater al( AW is an e uell. trf want um or s;a>_id.`capi ?+itls:i tE (do r not pr:. t,eE t'. v', ate my s.. Re tabs , AM!! long enough for it to pto-flmak° awRou h 1,,. it is :€t` < iric i nei j1?,I.,F rI ds buili. on ;_ #.t:ed fill soil_fertfiet; practical i; reducing thQi' € ec €unt of rainfall that` rum A your yard, I t: msp?o.?ji?ytps.?.,tVy1 Eit your tv:f has g rain gutters, An the [„? ?l tt.jt ; l.i ;.d porous surface .at;'r can so°tk w o sot e sire grater E ,, °t pool next t i.,,oildin s, I f ll hint: If m., decide to ICE idscapi ;:area where tl;' a ri i _;:} _::.., drmn.,cho€ e As adapted t AI NY extroEr m t .. Shaping. l(ts tl t:4' ?t ttrati rive, -.JSart €at_k i Waj(,-.:] i;:lll C €,°y e« in i€ `€) and berm tta naG f„;'aah n areas) can help ra.ket t mn fi Baca, i Ise rush hurt p x,it yar . :Jensel growing tats i s , or gt , tf t Fc av er h P ,.", p,s proves espP?rially useful to capture, rainwater, filter nutrients, recta,: ' e round wcatur and reduce soil erosion. In a waterfront yard with a seawall, use a berm and swaie cornbtt is ti, in reduce stormwater runoff Add a maintenance--free zone of natK,e ?nJ . tlJJr ' plants to a bean or Swale to rnak your and more wale[front-friendly. Helpful hint: Minor alterations to the lay of the land won't require permits or engineers, but any major earthwork: should have a professional touch and will require regulatory review. Also, check with your local Florida DEP office before r µ a?ii?w?huri? making any changes to shorelines, H ?ln?' a ?? ` ?! Rain Barrels and Cisterns. These ancient technologies av::? ma king a comeback as water shoets)cjes prompt homeowners to save and use rain that falls on their properties. Large plastic rain barrels are now available of some home and garden stores. FYalso offers rain barrel workshop in some counties where you ;1i i l at tt f::> ka.illd your own, The barrel I t he in the (:(p where a roof doa , a ,rE a ti ( ii pit , I i u l Avalve near th( b ,rtt)n i kflovvs vo to fill a watering car) rlt oran c (a hose. I(-'[- h'-trid =watering, and thr Y GII 1`Il19t,5,';i: i,yeeding a ounds t 11t::?',itly. If your barrel [ s,':ij::;rE n o t thr t: j:tl t isci t USthuringi nsis t 'i ; E F t; f: , (r,tt 4, 'LLcl in a donut form) to k:iII rtt4.jrat1:_a la r v aci to an ?rr irc rrr ;k:tr t a `<< . t! away, if you happen to have .t1(:pe take root in your rain barrel; treat the water with submersible bacterial packets sold in pond supply stores. A rain C;;rtne.€'tearatnbarr, "t.. to repltare F'.. barn rent zwatwp4 re,duc frig stoor water runoff, barrel is not unsi;`ilitl , but a four foot shrub rlt tt I is it from view, cistern l E,, ?_ r hes rain, but requires more ?=, rk ? ,? ; t tt €; i and greater storage ca ,tr Its` 1h an a An k_ arrel. °J w€ i from a 1L W K III to f, (..ere and s1..)red in a H lp ul hint: r t i I : rttly in Florida, water € bzatr t : f : n t :Fr n is only for non- potat'li u Q , u In ,t<_= landscape watering. In other ? oi d<_s: I D4.,, not drink it! Before a tttr'Od q to make sum that it not at:{. ti [1ttl F` 1,.S4d` 4{s °?ti=l{1 -:t'. 11 i''::€i is Sudans. Whenever ponsible, use s`eti? tti;P`r' 3 1?`? to I r:rpat€' these Ia1 tr r€,ti , [; r. i ter to s ,' , into the ,art 4JrUt h lt.3rr i i€!wr pollut.:Iitts and Fe cing he amount of runoR h urn your porous I''1 [C`[ : ( itt,rly i ` t. + less u-j install Ffelpful hintw f ;€ ,t ornpansC=n of sortie 6.;1f I . x,1 ttfa e ' '. an befo n'u m1able i see page 9R ?w f (450 . Material Depth elative stv N?kklaiet„ik 'r fvl.1ls 219 rr.rrrrk r ?aI Ofa ' Mulch ----------- - ------ E?r?ta t Ek.,?.f arc.l Waste ---- - ------------ - ---------- " - ----------- - ----------- - ---------- FREE Compost " " - ----- €t ,,t vF Ik,kd I (r(-` rFrul ---- --- --- - -- ----- 1.511 - -------- y7 Red hAr. ch 41 Lime risk F, liver Rock " Me Berk 211 $ PAP Concrete Qd ) 489 $$$$ E.orPk rG ?e Mrrs,ped) 4" SYS - - ---- ----------- - --- Aspludi. ------- - ---------- - ------- ]. " ---- - ------------- - --------- - - 5200 Wal test; $$=$200-499; $$$,= $500-999, ,r ? n a?a ? aps s? f ?P y? r? 3 3y:?Mppf +Y ? Mc # ?M ? b??aR? Mr ': M! 'fntnH' x4 3 NK '? b 'wP ?^+OMk 3 ? 3 } ? ? ? } ^3e1 Waterfront property owners have firsthand knowledge of the special contribution ponds, rivers, streams and lagoons make to Florida's quality of life. Florida--l= i ndly Yards located on a wat,_ . r V . rr .;t a ldr°er? certvr challenges and responsibilities. As next-,door neighbor to these natural resource treasures, you must rtl' ko it your mission to practice good environmental stewardship. To design and maintain landscape that borders waterfront of airy su. t requires a strong focus on the natural environmE kr) t, as well as on environmental impact, If you presently live on the waterfront or are considering moving to a waterfront location, review these points to make the most of your landscape --- t create a yard that is beautifully functional for you and environmentally safe for the natural resources of our state. r. a ftf? ?? R,;f)w7t$1?d3t7C?<'x:it7t #„I i i?f Naturally sloping shorelines, particularly when buffered by a fringe of m ?r r ?r$:;.kvns or marsh grass, help smooth OUL waves and reduce cloudirl thr - , 3 ;.4 `1 In addition, mangroves , rrtf:.(f ltr i :`r ., shoreline plants contr t! +:} , food ,,v(.4:), attract wildlife such as wz ding bi ds, aid help 1,:, water's edge. The area in which shoreline plants grew i known as the littoral zone.l f, boundary between land and water. Unfortunately, seawall! . a} k rt,rr(r?tE r't %; been placed directly in this intertidal, I°rttoral zone. If you desire, . e.; rF Ft > 5_r natural shoreline with natural vegetation, you face complex,,.. { Ca ;€c, I riorif a%we?rap isi b inquirine, about y :Et.ir city and ourd1 G?t( n 1f°it_.t to dQ,'t.ei`t1dne ' wh(s € er e'en 6l is an ption. ley#.E can i!'tj;Ib Ee kicSS r ` a shots':€ne pri=tfmfon €€E.ajure wI[It.:t ('l tiff al hu.t.i 1y1 ;:1':'r i[fis[t I ;t•:mt prof.',i , ?'OUr options will he Owed hy soveral tworsi I . WPM of Yom lot' 2Dr,,,:r ni e tt .{ t v terltw', to vVA. nd smmm t 4,r e €mp i< t {Y r t{{' C'JtJttt ore 4Our ktGi%fet tFt't+? tL',onf1 1,_1 ope, Lies Shoreline pro, me w, G' ! ternativ S r coo ri,, c 1 e >tC?° r °€ 1 c' rl ci J t :6T I. EI'i`s, € nd )'s l r li'k:a[. e,,? .pprt EI 1€1€A. ,€ 4rt C e?,.t?tt lli'i1"1'' advice xWn won l.f nt in yeat€t c our"!; IV:3f.tiral resource uml i 1,e , o n ti go ! i E:-'11ll,: tE€ , of)d th,,, FF E! ida, D =p ii ment o nvirrantre 'Jal trot°Et ttil hliel hcQ iniornn tion, e in mir€ci Cil??kC is probably no y L [m q. ,'qty, but belongs to the atE of FlodE a. Fat, ti"A sB ation eat'' immitilti requirements, conta tf kolidtl <l€tm _t} t,+t nvie r??r ? i F'€c€ :'in un ofh : in your area, ?M?.a me alp Beauty, ?-nd erosion protect uj 'i h .. mangroves ,.ii"+ asset to a Fl rids 11'a s four native r E <<ro es- a Fled rn ngi nve, ( hizophora mangle) G u ,I live closest to open water. TI x: 11 arching red prop roots and t, „?'? r st-eds luck like green < Black r i I O ce nn a errrtrrJ <i"i grove further u lar°d ; h n i nangroves. Taller than lip: it n ,1 and white cousins, blade mangroves are the most cold tolerant of the mangrove species found in Florida. Black mangroves send a nubby projections called pneumatophor s.. which provide oxygen t the tree's roots. White mangroves (Loganculoraa racer, oso) are usually found ; t higher elevations, interspeis . ";,1 . black mangroves. Buttonwood (` nocarpus erectt?<< not con:'Adered a true rnangrc )"; somQ , i nt€ its. It grows most landward of the mangrove sped r---';. Once e?,t;:,l i tl ;?d, it is quite draught r::, Aant and can also withstand f coding, making it an ideal landscape plant for coastal areas. Some mangrove pruning requires a permit, and the rules are periodically ? 1' ti „h. A' -vgr le € lE rr i hores tart! scorn rn . / kn ,. €. ec H me - wwo and he individuals the l r, to t f fr ' X ei r ..., roves are .....Ff ly?I F L? s l6 f.ado ? Ff:;:t 1yy66i1 yg w -J?1i ng mangroves a -. r 1.op ,f,.1?.,' . T?F, E_:11 o?" -q 'g' g ? k yy -rov?3Frrti4 ? * r^ i V:_.?:,,Je mess ?rf ?o-meoV?'rt' f r.i ?(C f! ? 'f!;_ " 1t (' _.{ : 5.?9? ..4 y4.. .. _ thr u ! .. Ttat . You can read t have 18 ai 1 { 1 wi o?, f{,f.{?????, 1 inf' 1 ;:'.Yz .9fI on ,'.'i n?. r' act t$ifoll ;a ' € t?.P..rly ai .r p4 ^? F ( fascinating lants.. l,,jj id,, FlorIi.,.'. 1 p?.(p ., ?E1:12eg®?§. of nvir nmen# al Ftl+t:emn x 1, y u E i`?mentss ,.,{ u il t rsourc s department. Lakejrivers,strww n? a od ponds also have Utt .I rty beraphts. Littoral wwo ! ..: s niutrler . i . ! Jirnents fronl runoff soil in p?? , ... N f.,J',?z t t$ hem Y. I , =[ rce fror { g a natural VJ U-1 consider building one. A pond is relatively easy to maintain, and it can add v,,_J Ee, beauty and ecological soundness to your Florida-Friendly Yard. It ,+G CPca matter whether your pond measures in square feet or acres, it will Lot itE l ; F significantly to wildlife in your area. Selecting goad pond site requires evaluating many factors, including slopo'. soil type, water table, septic tank and house foundation setbacks, and Utiii t E easements, When planning, try to strike a balance between what your I1 rn%0: allows and what would fit most naturally into the landscape. In nature, Florida lakes and ponds feature some common characteristics: 1. They are usually located at the lowest elevation in a landscape.' . They have a high edge-to-clept ratio --- that means that they , i :I and shallow. . shallow depth increases the aMraunt of littoral shelf area -- the receiving maximum sunlight penetration. The shelf area provkj _ place for plants to root and quickly becomes a beehive of por (J 11ItL, activity. Florida ponds less than four feet deep often exhihi r 1 t E ? plant coverage. (It takes -1 foot depths to maintain open wa.r =r. k F: :. .. P.M If you live can a waterfront, evaiuate stormwaCer runoff patterns to ck.A r. f ill E, it you are inadvertently "dumping" runoff from your landscape directly i l.ti . ?l natural watE r „v,ry. One way to filter runoff is by installing series of channels, foilov, tccl by a small pond as a final collection paint for rui suf . pond provides a natural filter for potential waterway pollutants, eg, Ft€0n and filter traps act as active filtration systems for pollutants, and the action in the ,ond itself serves as another way to remove pollutant A .. ; l1 built ?ono llh' t ' i,?pport plant life can significantly improve the quality of water draining into Florida's waterways. Another advantage these systems offer is extending the ".soap tin ic f store rater, or increasing the amount of water allowed to percolate. ,,;,; i percolates through soil recharges ground water directly, as opposed ':4. << E:r,,?_ that empties into waterways. UCF t(iCRBwtft r 1'an'€g4^€lakail6 If you find yourself managing one of these natural stormwater filtration systerns,follow our do's and don'ts checklist t maintain them properl : ' .., ¦ plant aquatic, rric r. i-„ill ,n ,1fi Oplori,,J vegetation they. `?,ii,fIi.,e E ri: atly. H H Vp ' ii irrigati,Dn needs, in fertilize surroumr ing areas with the least amount of fr:rrtlii er p ssrl iF ,;il ys Using. slaw-- release iYPO "r tY , .. ¦ use 5,Dti janlic r'o post in lieu of fertilizer. D use mulch around plants to retain Moisture. • CEO keep pet wastes out of water bodies. DON'T llr, , I'trr r i iti: io graze pond bank sides, [f ugl't[ in s+_rrnwci( ,j Il r its t clog waterways, ¦ DU4T direct 1Oss clippings into stormwater ponds. 11tr{ P,edul IV V If, WE; im 310'""s 1 common pond type --and perhaps the easiest to imitate as a y,,, (j is a shallow "seasonal" pond, typically '-- ' deep and 25' '--.150 . ? rc 1 irifarE°:; in seasonal rainfall cause fluctuations in water level, appe r,irtf:.f:r,:H i(J k s£ (tic r, in winter, standinwater recedes, often drying down completely, dep,,rE([riigr ?)n the pond's water depth, soil type and the local water table. But even in cN.. "dry-do trn" condition, a seasonal pond offers moisture sources, the damp habitats roquire by many amphibians, reptiles, birds and small arr malr . you swish construct r pond t replicate these mpoftan habitats, choose an area that: accons ., l;.r . the shallow and wide profile plant life and soil types ¦ provi; l 's a_ . ,r or wildlife The future of i-torida`s treasi.ired ?,.;R1t r n r`Et I s 13 cjns in your yard. T lr:? decisions you make -from It ' k f€EG{ .I h l-Wi ?11W,to landsc,i(:;t sf e.::i fi{, to fertilizing your lawn .,ss...actin Il rIGp r i:1s r?C;lth of Florida:!" it,:lk (,:tI waterways. Nature doesn't rec a ;Iii k" i [ieS. A ra lrl =tn1 f€'I f 3trt `a'd. l:i t[ sail, landscape debris, as, oil, fisr6' 1jai V W=S r? ,,,from on y_ 1 I i ; :rr ?rl i' r. butterfly attracted to q31 ' k f ;Ei € i{ in flit across a P Qt F l It ; into another landscape. LanE 1 5 >tl:s is i connect people r trr:_ outdoors, they also connect one i '...y the next,foi mot ?; neighborhoods, Ultimately, yards and nILgghboncoods are conn(:,oke r 'Pl resources. This connection maybe irnrnediate,as ina waterfront c, ° Sri gradual, through the flow of storm drains, ditches, streams, rivers and 51 water. For more information on Florida-friendly landscaping, contact the FYN Coordinator a your county's UFIIF Extension office (find contact inform lUon at .l sai?,rt?iuf,is oryou'rlif .u l.edu) or visit the state FYN w bsite at ht-tp. 1 EPA, Loo, Mw= Your Watt L?hi: i 1 r '; lw;w€W; For references on the information contained in this boo and links to additional resources on each of the nine Florida-friendly landscaping principles, including many articles on the E IS website (Electronic Data Information Source of UFOIF S Extension), o to http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu and follow the link to the FYI Handbook, You can also visit www.FloridaYards.org for more information on Florida-friendly landscaping, or contact your county's UFAFAS Extension office and ask for the Florida Yards Neighborhoods program. See tt :ifs lutions ory url fe.ufl.edu map/` or check the government pees in your phone boob to find your county's Extension office, to a Flo rida-Friendly ti l? Y rds and lard , ',P(? can be a positive asset to Florid j design and maintain your own Florida--Friendly )' ?r il5 E the sirriple,common sense practices in thi You will learn the basics of designing a landscape carefully selected plants suited to Florida's unique cl natural conditions and wildlife. >a N?%! ',.`fie offer you cost-saving tips that, if implemented prop- erly, will help you reduce water, fertilizer and l ek tide use. There is also a helpful section for waterfront homeowners that addresses the special concerns of shoreline landscape lk ,i Ir :?r ie !?rarting frolm scratch with a new land- [ {i:,Yl s}! f ;,.tl cis:"-fkf'klf. es t€-san xist n aro,.th f the i :l l i it bi!)rhoocls Handbook offers helpful ,Jrrd techniques for creating your own Flor- rd6:,-l,.riendly Yard, We hnpe you enjoy the publication and we look forward to ng you in creating an aesthetically pleasing landscape that will also help to protect Florida's natural resources. u€ k lr sdPY'J k s-'Liu SolutionsForYourLife.com/fyri M I oa, Mchnn a n? Gary E--d" COM ad, D a Ad.-- S,-? Ba? t S-c-I I utzrn. an, E i -in-. n a.l HO-.- ? a University of Floridi w svftte, FL„ C -R; 'Proven - w L The .Ju M on _" is lrst are, ..€ _' by LWIIF nc u ,_ sp _.aUsts to b ?_: led to growing in Florid :..ndscape"a. Whei; t rsd .ter appropr iatc s_ -r -i;a a:--.d climat.? patio ts, most _ . w , require little maintenance compared ith other p!," ' . Each plart's ; ?"ferred rr.=ink !sail Pig soft texture, relative Mught tolerance, s ear light t , g`=- optimum, and salt toter, c) are inc>. -jded here as a guide to chaos..n plants for your specific site conditions. Add`:=onal ,. , ration - . :>n growth rate, mature height and spread, flowering color and season, _ atu to , ute, wind nce and other` characteristics helpful for, plant selection and rnairrtenance. See the fey to synbO s and AM= used in the t_ tAes for details. Berne giber to al z . right gant the 4':_. pUce by ° r #.. ,-'.e ;W the `- 1x45''_ en.._,x rv. . i. .. „ the site, There rnay be variation in same chaf ac WIN im, eywUndiY th-e g y? . e_.:`., '{ ti;r.r,e i. M.a .. s.N .?..r;.. Er. o S3i4n_'= to sit ...?,_$ of tr._ .F is V, I(.. A°x_.rt: Y grow :_ w r ;firm the appropriateness of speWis _ a m s _; _ ,k. pages of your phone toot. --- /./sot tionsfor ourlife.Lrft.ed # : for v ui; c _y - _ c _:._ l information). Key to Symbols and Ab r e? laltio s Florida Re ion anC' -;_ 'Jardiness Zones; ..W - 4--ion (includes Florida regions in which plant will grow), - a >r}h% C=Central; S=South 1',ee map at right). 'SC A cold hardiness zone (fib !!.gww.usna.p0'z. riv Hard .................................................. es R?-se .htmt) t _L _ below the region and includes Florida ..Noes only. -- Native and NI := Native and Non-invasive Status: FL = Florida N = Non-native pacies not yet assessed for invasive potential by the IFAS Invasive Plant or' _ Group K = Non-native s-uec e assessed by the 1FAS Invasive Plant Working Croup (as of February 2007) and not considered to be a problem species (net considered invasive) and can be recommended (for full details on assessment procedure, see htt ? ?p ni Jas.ufLed /assessment) IC = Assessed by the IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group and not considered to be invasive, but use with caution in at lease one region (see comments column for details on these plants) FUNN = Some species are Florida natives and some are non-natives that have net yet been assessed Growth Rate, Height and'Spread: Growth rate: Slow; Medium; Fast; S- = Slow to Medium; -F = Medium to Fast T = mature height i feet; ---? = mature spread in feet Soil DH (gives the range tolerated by the plant): •ooo = Acid o••o = Slightly acid to slightly alkaline oooo = Acid to slightly acid o••• = Slightly acid to alkaline •••o = Acid to slightly alkaline •••• = Tolerates any soil pH o•oo = Slightly acid Soil Texture: C/L = clay loam; S/L = sandy loam; S = sandy; S/C = sandy clay; any = any texture Soil Moisture: 0 = well drained = medium drained 06 = wet 0 = well drained to medium drained 46 =medium drained to wet 6 ? 46 = well drained to wet Drought Tolerance: High, Medium, Low, or None (Note: Both drought tolerance and soil moisture tolerance should be considered, and they are not the same. For example, a plant may tolerate wet soils and also have high drought tolerance, and another plant may prefer well drained soils but have low drought tolerance.) Light Range and Light Optimum: = Full Sun Partial Shade = Shade ? =Optimum light conditions Salt Tolerance: H = High; M=Medium; L-N: Low to None; U = Unknown Wildlife: = Attracts butterflies = Attracts hummingbirds = Attracts other birds 3 Use this list to choose plants based on your site conditions, following these steps: 1.) Find out and write down the conditions of the bed or other area you want to plant: • The region of the state you live in. (Check the map on page 2 and remember that if you live close to the border of a region, all of the plants listed for that region may not do well in your area and some of the plants that do well in the next region may do well in your area.) • The amount of light the site receives. (Check at various times throughout the day and through the seasons.) • Soil pH and texture. (Take samples and obtain a soil test through your county's Extension office.) • Soil moisture (Is it in a high, dry area or a low area where water frequently accumulates? To check drainage, dig a small hole, add water and see how quickly the water drains - if water stands for more than 24 hours, consider it a wet site.) • Exposure to salt spray or salty irrigation water. • Size of area for plants. (Are there height restrictions such as a window nearby or power lines above? Is the width of the area limited?) 2.) Determine the type of plant you want (tree, shrub, etc.) and go to that category on the list. 3.) Narrow down the list by choosing plants that match the region, light, soil conditions and moisture at the site. 4.) Further narrow your list to those plants that will fit the site based on mature height and spread. 5.) Consider the need for salt tolerant plants, if applicable, and any additional factors you are interested in, such as wildlife value or flower color and season. 4 For further assistance, contact the Florida Yards Et Neighborhoods or horticulture program at your county's OF/IFAS Extension office. This list is meant as a guide to start choosing plants appropriate for your conditions. The absence of a plant from this list does not imply that it is not well adapted to Florida landscape conditions. This list will be updated periodically. Please check with your county's OF/IFAS Extension office for future updates. For photos of the plants on this list, see the on-line database of Florida-friendly plants at www.FloridaYards.org. There you can search for plants by choosing site conditions or look up specific plants. For additional information and fact sheets on many of the plants on this list, see also http: //hort.ifas.uf1.edu/woody/. Acknowledgements: This list was developed using as a base the plant availability lists from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, Tampa Bay Wholesale Growers, and the Association of Florida Native Nurseries. Thanks to Marguerite Beckford, Stephen Brown, Doug Caldwell, Patty Connolly, Dan Culbert, Terry DelValle, Chris Dewey, Mary Duryea, Alison Fox, Kim Gabel, Crysta Gantz, Adrian Hunsberger, Claudia Larsen, Tom MacCubbin, Jim Moll, Jane Morse, Sydney Park Brown, Jyotsna Sharma, Erick Smith, Jessica Sullivan, Teresa Watkins, Wendy Wilber, Larry Williams, Sandy Wilson and members of the SWFWMD Green Industry Advisory Committee for contributions to and review of the list. This list was produced in collaboration with the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 5 Scientific name = o d _ > z Growth Height Soil pH, Soil Moisture/ Light Range/ .? i Comments Common Name(s) W c Z Spread text. Drou ht Optimum n Large Trees Acer barbatum N M-F also known as Acer saccharum ssp. floridanum; Florida Maple, Southern 8b- FL 4 25-60 0000 I 3W ? L-N green flowers in spring; watch for aphids and cottony Sugar Maple 9a ! 25-40 Any High '1§11 maple scale Fast O red flowers in winter-spring; red fall foliage; watch Acer rubrum NCS FL 35-80 4 0000 3®F =ti P ` -N L for aphids, cottony maple scale, gall mites; shallow- Red Maple 8-10 o. 25-35 Any Medium t> rooted; good for wet sites; medium-low wind i ' stance res Fast O ® needs soil space for root expansion; grows best with Betula nigra NC FL 4 40-50 0000 ,P.? Wi??t` L-N high soil moisture; chlorosis develops in alkaline River Birch 8-9a 25 35 Any L soil; tolerates periodic flooding but not long periods - ow of drought; medium-high wind resistance Bucida buceras S M-F O ( white flowers, spring; messy fruit, leaves; med-low 20 i i i f i d i Black Olive Oxhorn lOb- OK/ 45-60 f 0000 ® `? ® H irst yrs; stance; pest sens t ve; prun ng w n res , C -0o. Any Hi h invasive assessment: N,C ok; caution-manage to Bucida, Gregorywood 11 35-50 g prevent escape in S (incomplete data) NC Med. edible fruit (C. illinoinensis ); white/yellow flowers, Carya spp. gb- FL varies 4 0000 11 L-N spring; tolerates occasionally wet soil; wind Hickories, Pecan 9a -* vanes Any High ll§k resistance high for C. floridana , med-high for C. % glabra and C. tomentosa, low for C. illinoensis Conocarpus erectus S Med. white/cream flowers in spring; silver leaved form 4 0000 ` ? H more susceptible to sooty mold and insect problems; Buttonwood, Silver 10b- FL 5-50 ? An Any ?R l ? do not plant in marl soil; high wind resistance; Buttonwood 11 15-20 High wildlife value (cover/nesting) S Fast not for small areas; spreading canopy shades parks, Ficus aurea 0000 ?` ' M large yards; may start as epiphyte, killing host tree Strangler Fig Ob- I 1 11 FL 40-50 30-50 Any igh M L often encircling cabba e +Im fallen fruits ma be ( b g p ) Y messy; medium-low wind resistance Med. O W tolerates occasionally wet soil; does not tolerate Fraxinus americana N FL 50-80 ? ??oo F*1 L-N compacted soil; watch for ash borer, cankers, leaf White Ash 8 ? 50-80 Any Medium spots, dieback when stressed; medium-high wind i res stance Fraxinus caroliniana P A h li C A h NC FL Med. 30 50 f o o 00 46 N; L N W good plant for retention ponds, swales and canal , aro na op s s , 8-9 - -p. Any banks; tolerates wet conditions Water Ash 20 -35 Medium Fat • Fraxinus pennsylvanica NC FL S100 f SO o o 00 L N tolerates wet conditions; good for shaded areas; Green Ash 8-9 ? 30-70 Any Medium medium-low wind resistance Gordonia lasianthus NC Slow ? 6 0000 • • white flowers in spring-summer; good restoration Loblolly Bay 8-9 FL 30- 0 ? C/L ? L-N tree; good for retention pond edges; do not plant in lk li il 20-30 Low ne so a a s Halesia spp. NC FL/ M-F 15 60 + o 0 L N flowers variable, usually white in early spring; i ildlif i d d d b d d Silverbell, Halesia 8-9 NN - ? S/L - w nge y some w e; reg see s use on epen s i 15-30 Low on spec es Juniperus virginiana NC FL Fast ? 50 • o _ H very similar to Juniperus silicicola but branches Red Cedar 8-9 ? 25 Any High straighter Liquidambar styraciflua NC FL Med. f 40 100 000* O • many cultivars; some wildlife value (seeds of limited Sweetgum 8-9 - ? Any M use to some birds and mammals); medium-high wind i 40-60 High res stance Liriodendron tulipifera Fast O yellow/orange flowers, spring-summer; watch for Tulip Poplar, Tulip Tree, N FL 80-100+ *ago J1 ?- L- N borers/aphids/leaf spots/root and stem rot; newly Yellow Poplar 8-9A . 40-80 ? Any Medium transplanted trees susceptible to leaf yellowing and drop w/o enough moisture; low wind resistance Scientific name g _ d > Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ Common Name(s) 0 ?- z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum U) ? Comments Spread text. Drou ht Lysiloma latisiliquum S Fast t oee• O _ small white/pink flowers in spring-summer; needs to Wild Tamarind, Bahama 10b- 16L 40-60 p. Any H be pruned for strong form; no pest problems; medium Lysiloma 11 30-45 High 'tA, high wind resistance Magnolia grandiflora NC Med. osoo O white/cream, fragrant flowers in summer; red seeds and cvs. FL 40-80 ? H used by various wildlife; tolerates occasionally wet Southern Magnolia 8-9 15-40 An Any Medium soil; high wind resistance Magnolia virginiana and NC Med. 4 0000 white flowers, spring; small red seeds used by wildlife; larval food plant for swallowtail butterflies; cvs. FL 40-60 L-N Sweet Bay Magnolia 8 9 20-50 Any None no serious pest problems, but watch for scales/borers; medium-high wind resistance N Slow O Nyssa sylvatica 8b- FL e 65-75 T eooo ® M showy fall color; white, inconspicuous flowers in Tupelo, Black Gum 9a 25-35 -o,. Any High spring; medium-high wind resistance Fast O flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' Pinus elliottii var. densa CS FL 4 75-1 00 0000 ? ® z H from bldgs; old trees dangerous, medium-low wind Southern Slash Pine 9-11 . ? 35-50 Any High resistance; seeds provide wildlife food; tolerates occasionally wet soil; sensitive to disturbance Pinus elliottii var. Fast O flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' elliottii NC FL 75-1 004 eooo '971k, H from bldgs; old trees can be dangerous, med-low Northern Slash Pine 8-9 . 35-50 _111'. Any High wind resistance; tolerates occasionally wet soil; seeds eaten by wildlife; sensitive to disturbance Slow O ? Pinus glabra N FL 30-60 4 0000 Aw ?A` L-N flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' Spruce Pine 8-9a 25-40 -* Any Medium from bldgs; low wind resistance Med. flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' Pinus palustris L l f Pi NC 8 9 1 1 ? 60-80 0000 A L -N bldgs; old trees dangerous, med-low wind watch for borers resistant to fusiform resistance ong ea ne - 30-40 ? ny High ; ; rust/pine bark beetle; tolerates occasionally wet soil Piscidia piscipula Fast 46 Jamaican Dogwood, Fish S F I 30-50 ? '? ? H lavender/white flowers; all parts are poisonous; good Poison Tree 11 30-50 -? Any High wildlife value (birds/insects) Platanus occidentalis NC Fast - needs space; sheds continually; leaf scorch if Sycamore, American 8b- 1' 1 75-90 0600 01 ` Fl M insufficient water; watch for mites/lace Planetree 9a 50-70 ? Any Medium bugs/anthracnose; good for erosion control on stream banks; medium-low wind resistance Quercus acutissima N Med. + 0000 *_1 wildlife food; tolerates occasionally wet soil; Sawtooth Oak 8-9a NN 40-50 ? Any M chlorosis from micronutrient deficiency occurs in lk li il 50-70 High a a ne so s Slow Quercus Alba NC l L. 6 0-100 o o H wildlife food; tolerates occasionally wet soil; medium White Oak 8-9 60-80 ? Any High L high wind resistance Med. Quercus austrina NC NN 40 -60 ? 0000 L-N Bluff Oak 8-9 ? 35-50 Any Medium Quercus falcata NC Med. 0000 Southern Red Oak, 8-9a 11. 60-80 n y y low wind resistance; provides wildlife food Spanish Oak, Turkey Oak 60-70 High Fast short lived; low wind resistance; tolerates Quercus hemisphaerica NC I. I 60-70 f 0000 ? ` M occasionally wet soil but does not tolerate poor Laurel Oak 8-9 ? 35-45 Any Medium drainage well; trunk decays easily when large branches removed Scientific name C _ m > z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ Y Common Name(s) ? ° Height PH, Moisture/ Optimum U Comments z Spread text. Drought - Fast ` short lived; low wind resistance; tolerates Quercus laurifolia NC I-l 4 60-70 ooeo ? M occasionally wet soil but does not tolerate poor Laurel Oak 8-9 . -o,. 35-45 Any Medium drainage well; trunk decays easily when large , branches removed Quercus michauxii Med. A wildlife food; tolerates occasionally wet soils; in wet Swamp Chestnut, Swamp NC F1 4 60-200 eeoo ?., L-N soils rot rot may be a problem; best in full sum but Ch k O 8 9 148 ? C/L L tolerates shade when young; very tolerant of urban estnut a to ow conditions; medium-high wind resistance Med. ) ,* Quercus nuttallii N NN N 60-80 • 0 0 0 ' L-N wildlife food; tolerates occasionally wet soil Nuttall Oak 8 ? 35-50 Any Medium Ilk. Fast Quercus shumardii N F t. + 55-80 eeoo F*1 M wildlife food; tolerates occasionally wet soil; medium Shumard Oak 8-9a -1p. 40-50 Any High high wind resistance Quercus virginiana NCS 8b Med. 80 + 40 eeoo H wildlife food; not for small lots; caterpillars, root rot d i ll i bl l - 1 l - an nsect ga s somet mes a pro em; to erates Live Oak lOb 60-120' Any High occasionally wet soil; high wind resistance Simarouba glauca S Med. ? + •eee yellow flowers in summer; medium-high wind lOb- Ff. 30-50 H resistance; no major pest problems; don't plant near Paradise Tree 11 25-30 Any Medium sidewalks and driveways (surface roots) S Fast Swietenia mahagoni lOb- It 40-75 eeee H medium-high wind resistance; tolerates occasionally West Indian Mahogany 11 40-60 ? Any High wet soil; watch for webworms on foliage 10 Taxodium ascendens NCS Fast 8b f I 50 60 • • s also known as Ta:.eodi p,um disric„ ?, hu,,,,;var. uurnns ; weuand plant ada „...,, Pond Cypress - - --? lob 10-15 Any High M wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' from bldgs, us. has yellow-brown fall color; high wind resistance Fast f flammable plant - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. Taxodium distichum NCS 1-1 . + 60-80 ***o ` L-N 30' from bldgs.; wetland plant & adapts to dry sites; Bald Cypress 8-10 25-35 ? Any High deciduous; yellow-brown color in fall; small seeds used by some birds; high wind resistance Fast Ulmus alata NC I L 45-70 f M watch for Dutch elm disease; medium-high wind Winged Elm 8-9 ? 30-40 Any High resistance Fast 044 ' Ulmus americana NC F I f 70-90 r M long-lived (300+years); watch for Dutch elm disease; American Elm 8-9 ? 50-70 Any High medium-low wind resistance ; Med . Ulmus crassifoh NC I" 1 f 50-70 , M watch for Dutch elm disease and powdery mildew Cedar Elm 8-9 -p. 40-60 Any High Ulmus parviflora and cvs. NC Med. ^ low wind resistance; may experience freeze problems Chinese Elm, Lacebark 8 9 NN 40-50 An Any M and pest problems in north FL; tolerates occasionally Elm 35-50 High wet soil Medium Trees C S Med. white flowers all year; very good for salty shorelines Avicennia germinans 9a- f I 20 + - 30 F- *1 H with full sun; produces pneumatophores (breathing Black Mangrove 11 11 ? 10 - 20 S None roots) that protrude around base of tree; flowers attractive to bees Bursera simaruba CS l Ob I L Med. + 20 50 o 000 wood borers may become a problem if trees are Gumbo Limbo - - Any y M stressed, but otherwise pest resistant; high wind i t 11 25-40 High res ance s 11 Scientific name ° m _ ? z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ = Common Name(s) 0) ? ?p ° eight p Moisture/ Optimum Comments z Spread text. Drou ht ? A ? Caesalpinia spp. and cvs. CS N ? e o 0 0 0 _ • M region depends on species and cultivar, choose Poinciana 9-11 N ar s -o. S/L species adapted to clirnate; flowers variable varies Medium S Fast C) Carpentaria acttminata lob- NN 4 35-40 0000 L-N white/cream flowers in spring-fall; tolerates Carpentaria Palm -* Any occasionally wet soil; can cause skin irritation 11 8-10 Medium Carpinus caroliniana Slow / orange/yellow flowers in spring; pest resistant; small NC 4 0 0000 L-N enough to plant under powerlines; seeds and catkins American Hornbeam, 8-9a I1 20-3 -p. Any - used by birds and squirrels; excellent understory tree; Musclewood, Ironwood 20-30 Medium medium-high wind resistance CS Fast } Cassia fistula lOb- OK 30-40 4 0000 * L-N yellow flowers in summer; low wind resistance; Golden Shower 11 1 -? 25-40 Any Medium showy when blooming Cercis canadensis NC M-F 4 0000 y (D' ? L N cultivars provide various foliage and flower color; i i /l / i k fl i i l d 8b- l L 20-30 - t ve; aven ar p n owers n spr ng; pest sens purp e Eastern Redbud 9a 15-35 -* Any High some birds eat beans; medium-high wind resistance Chrysophyllum S Slow 4 000 > 0 fragrant flowers; attracts wildlife; edible fruit; may oliviforme lOb- F[ 30-45 ? H. need native soil incorporated in hole for better Satinleaf 1.1 18-25 ? Any High 191l" 1 establishment; medium-high wind resistance Coccoloba Cliversifolia S Fast 4 000 0 H white flowers in summer; edible fruit; watch for weevils; attracts wildlife; compact crown makes it Pigeonplum l0a- 1 f 30-40 11 10 20 S Hi h L good POrS117dll areas; medium-high win rolslaffe - g 12 S Slow tolerant of salt or brackish water; orange flowers all Cordia sebestena IOb- NN ? 25-30 o e H year; geiger beetles eat some foliage so don't plant in Geiger Tree 11 20-25 ? Any High high visibility area; damaged by severe freezes; high wind resistance Med. 00 ? 46 "haws" eaten by variety of wildlife; provides good Crataegus spp. NC F 1. - varies f • • 00 ,_ L-N nesting cover; flowers variable; best for north Hawthorn 8-9 varies ? Any High Florida; many species and cultivars; optimal soil conditions depend on species D l i i S Fast orange/red flowers in summer; med-low wind e on x reg a lOb- OK/ 35-40 + M resistance; needs large area; invasive assessment: not Royal poinciana 11 C 40-60 ? Any High considered a problem species in N and C; caution- manage to prevent escape in S E i b i Med. white flowers, fall-winter; med-low wind resistance; r o otrya japon ca NCS OK/ 20-30 f M Medfly host-don't plant in citrus areas; invasive Loquat 8-11 C ? 30-35 Any Medium '1?61 assessment: not a problem species in N; caution- manage to prevent escape in C and S Ficus citrifolia S M-F ? Shortleaf Fig, Wild I Ob- H 25-50 -0. An I M edible; don't plant in drainfields, aggressive roots Banyan Tree 11 40 y High Ilex x attenuate and cvs. NCS 1" 1- Fast ? 30-45 • o * ,? M may have severe disease problems in central parts of East Palatka Holly 8-10 10-15 Any Medium the state; important source of pollen for bees Med white flowers in spring; important source of pollen Ilex cassine and cvs. NCS 1 t _ . 20-30 • o 0 O?*. ? + M for bees; berries provide food for many wildlife Dahoon Holly 8-10 -? 15-20 Any Medium species; needs to be in a wet area; high wind resistance Ilex myrtifolia Myrtleleaf Holly Myrtle NCS 1-1 Med. 4 25-50 e??o & 0 7) 46 W M inconspicuous white flowers in spring; wildlife id l d f i i l f ll , H ll -11 8 _* An Any " w e y use re ru t n ate a ; no pest problems; y o 10-15 Medium important source of pollen forbees 13 Scientific name c m _ Z Growth Height Soil pH Soil Moisture/ Light Range/ w M Comments Common Name(s) m M R o Z Spread , text. Drought Optimum n Ilex rotunda NCS Slow + 0000 white flowers in spring; important source of pollen Round Holly, Roundleaf 8 ll NN 20-30 20 30 Any di M L-N for bees; attracts wildlife Holly, Rotund Holly - um e CS Fast lavendar/blue flowers in spring-summer; messy when Jacaranda mimosifolia 4 0000 L N N and flowers drop; soft wood, breaks easily; Jacaranda OK 25 40 - -* Any - - low wind resistance; invasive assessment: not a 11 11 45 - 60 High problem, incomplete conclusions for S and C NCS Fast / low wind resistance; attracts birds (excellent nesting Juniperus silicicola I L 40 4 0000 , H cover and fruit provides food); good for dune Southern Red Cedar 8a- lob ? 20 Any h Hi planting; watch for juniper blight and mites; branches g +. drooping NCS Fast 4 flowers vary, summer; use mildew resistant cvs., Lagerstroemia indica 8- OK 10-30 4 0 000 ? L-N good air circulation; watch for aphids/sooty Crape/Crepe Myrtle l0b 15-30 Any High mold/root rot; high wind resistance Lagerstroemia indica x NC Fast 4 eooo ? ? showy flowers in summer (white, red, pink, purple or auriei Crape Myrtle, M l 8-9 NN 25-50 35 ? 25 Any Medium M lavendar); many cultivars are mildew resistant yrt e Japanese Crape - Lagerstroemia speciosa S Med. lavendar/pink flowers in spring-summer; watch for Crape/Crepe Myrtle, 10- OK 45 eooo L-N cottony cushion scale and aphids; tolerates alkaline Pride of India, Queen's 11 35 Any Medium soil when fertilized regularly Cra e Myrtle S Fast / many cultivars; white flowers, winter; coed-low wind Mangifera indica + 0000 M resistance; use anthracnose and mildew resistant Mango 10b- NN 30-45 - --to. S/L M di varieties; watch for mites/scales/thrips new dwar 11 30-40 um e varieties better for small yards 14 Ostrya virginiana American Hophornbeam, NC F I , Slow 30-40 *000 It", N - L-N fall color; nuts used by some birds and mammals; American Hornbeam 8 9a 25 -30 ? Any High medium-high wind resistance Persea americana CS 9b NN Fast 35 40 ? • • • o `-? many cultivars for edible fruit; low wind resistance; Avocado - 11 - 25-35 -* Any Medium L-N watch for avocado lace bug, mites, scales, root rot (es eciall in oorl drained soils) fire bli ht p y p y , g NCS Med. only for northern part of southern region; larval food Persea borbonia 8b- F I ? 30-50 **60 , ? H plant for swallowtail butterflies; generally pest-free Red Bay, Bay Oak y' y 11 30-50 -o,. Any High but insect galls can distort leaves; medium-low wind resistance Med. Persea palustris Swamp Bay NCS 8-10 f I_ ? 20-30 + • • o o An An z L-N purple fruit; good wetland plant 20-30 y Medium Podocarpus gracilior CS Slow Weeping Fern Pine, 9b- OK f 30-50 • • • o L-N relatively pest free; grows slowly in full shade; high Weeping Podocarpus 11 25-35 ? Any Medium wind resistance Pyrus spp. NC S -M 4 0000 flowers variable; edible; only grows well in parts of Pear 8_9 NN 30 12 15 SQL M i M central Florida; tolerates occasionally wet soil; Pyrus ll h l i d i - um ed eryana ca as ow w n res stance Slow V Quercus chapmanii ' NC 1 1-, ? 30-45 0000 H provides wildlife food Chapman s Oak 8_9 ? 20-30 An Any High Quercus lyrata NC F1 Med. 4 30 40 e e e o 0 ?' Overcup Oak 8-9a _ - -pp. An Any L-N tolerates occasionally wet soil 30-40 Medium 15 Scientific name c g a) _ >_ z M Growth Height Soil pH Soil Moisture/ Light Range/ i ` Comments Common Name(s) M W o z Spread , text. Drought Optimum n S Med. Rhizophora mangle 10- FI_ 4 20-40 0000 H yellow flowers all year Red Mangrove 11 30-40 jo. Any Medium Tabebuia chrysotricha CS Fast + 000 yellow flowers in spring; medium-low wind Yellow Trumpet Tree, Yell 9B- OK 25-35 Any An M resistance Golden Trumpet Tree 11 25-35 Medium Tabebuia heterophylla CS Med. 4 0000 U pink/white flowers in spring to summer; medium-low Pink Trumpet Tree OK - 30 -* Any Hi h -H M wind resistance; watch for holopothrips I11 1 15 -25 15 g Tabebuia impetiginosa CS Slow s 0000 f` showy, pinkish-purple flowers in spring; medium-low Purple Trumpet Tree 9b- OK 12-18 po. Any M wind resistance 1 .1 10-15 High Small Trees Acacia farnesiana S-M also known as Acacia smallii; yellow flowers all yr., CS 4 0000 M esp. spring; thorny; tolerates occasionally wet Sweet Acacia 9-11 F l 10-25 --0. 15-25 S/C High soil; rovides seeds/cover for birds; ood nectar )ant P g plant i lk ' dewa t plant next to s for beneficial insects;don Aesculus pavia N Med. + 0000 Red Buckeye, Florida 1 1. 15-20 M red flowers in spring; tolerates occasionally wet soil Buckeye 8 9a 15-25 An Any Medium Med. h also known as Angelica spinosa; small white flowers Aralia spinosa NC FL. 10-25 4 0000 L-N in spring-summer; purplish berries widely used by Devil's Walkingstick 8-9a 6-10 -* Any Medium "? wildlife; spiny stems; tolerates occasionally wet soil 16 Ardisia escallonioides CS M F ? o • NP fragrant, white flowers all year; attractive foliage; round purple fruits widely used by wildlife mostly in 1L 10-21 H , Marlberry, Marbleberry 9-11 3-12 ? SQL Hi h fall and winter; no pest problems; good for screens g and hedges Arenga engleri CS Med. Formosa Palm, Dwarf 9a- NN 10 0000 rte, L-N red/orange/green flowers in spring Sugar Palm 11 16 p. Any None Baccharis halimifolia NCS Med. f 0000 0 (_/ 6 ? white flowers in fall; poisonous seeds; useful for Groundsel Tree, Sea 8-10 1 L 8-12 ? An M reclaiming wet sites, by retention ponds and drainage Myrtle, Salt-bush 6-12 y Medium ditches Butia capitata NCS 8b NN Slow 15 2 + o??o edible fruit used for jelly; attracts wildlife; looks best Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm - 1 - 5 2 Any i h M in full sun; white flowers; pest sensitive; high wind i t 1 15- 5 H g res s ance Calliandra spp. and cvs. CS 9b NN Fast 15 ? 10 o ? ? o L N pink/white flowers in spring-fall; invasive t C lli d h h l d Powderpuff - - ? Any - assessmen : a an ra aematocep a a assesse as 11 8-15 High not a problem, others not yet assessed NCS Med. red flowers, spring-summer; medium-low wind Callistemon spp. gb- NN 6-30 ? o o Fi W M resistance; attracts beneficial insects; invasive Bottlebrush ? S/1 assessment: C. citrinus, C. rigidus, C. viminale 11 6-15 High assessed as not a problem, others not yet assessed Slow many cultivars; flowers up to 6 inches, in winter- Camellia japonica NC OK ? 10-20 0000 ? L-N spring, color variable; watch for scales, aphids, Camellia 8-9 ? Any chewing insects and fungal diseases; requires acid 10-20 Medium soil and will have problems if pH is too high Camellia sasanqua NC Slow ? 0000 7-1 (^?`' ? a some groundcover cultivars available; flowers in fall- winter color variable; watch for scales mites, aphids Sasanqua, Sasanqua OK 3-15 .z L-N , , 8-9 -p. Any and chewing insects; requires acid soil and will have Camellia varies Medium problems if pH is too high 17 Scientific name C o d _ > Z :- Growth Height Soil pH Soil Moisture/ Light Range/ w Comments Common Name(s) . z ° Spread , text. Drought Optimum to Canella winterana S Slow 4 0000 , purple flowers in summer; poisonous (except flowers, Wild Cinnamon, IOb- I I. 10-30 SQL Hi h - H fruit and leaves) Cinnamon Bark 11 10-30 g Capparis S Slow cynophallophora 10- H_ 4 6-20 0000 H purple/white flowers in spring Jamaica Caper Tree, 11 6-1.5 Any High Mustard Tree Cephalanthus NCS Med. 4 0000 A - flammable, in wildfire-prone area, plant min.30' from bldg; attracts insects- white flowers, spring-summer; occidentalis 8-11 111, 6-20 An Any L-N good for retention ponds/swales/canal banks; well Buttonbush 6-8 None adapted to disturbed soils Cephalotaxus harringtonia NC Slow 4 0000 flammable plant - in wildfire-prone area, plant a Japanese Plum Yew, 8-9 OK varies S L-N minimum 30' from buildin s g Harrin ton Plum Yew varies Medium Chamaerops humilis NCS Fast 4 0000 _ clumping palm- yellow flowers in summer; pest NN 5-15 M sensitive; very cold hardy; relatively low maintenance European Fan Palm 8-11 6-15 Any High compared to other palms; petioles with sharp teeth Chionanthus pygmaeus C 1 1 Med. 4 6-12 0000 ti L-N white flowers in spring; purple fruits in late summer Pygmy Fringetree 9 -? 15-20 S Medium Chionanthus retusus N Slow 4 0000 NN 1.5-20 L-N white flowers in spring-summer Chinese Fringetree 8 ? 10-12 S Medium 18 Chionanthus virginicus NC F L Slow ? 12 20 o L N showy, white flowers in spring; flowers best in sun; i i i l i ll Fringetree 8-9 - -pi. 10 15 Any di M ti - po sonous; pest sens t ve; to erates occas ona y wet soil medium-hi h wind resistance - e um ; g s Med. Cithare lum sPinosum 10- F 1. 15-25 + o P M also known as Citharexylum fruticosum ;white, Fiddlewood 1 1 12 ? Any High fragrant flowers all year; attracts wildlife choose species adapted to climate; check Extension Citrus spp. b- NN 12-30 f o**o M or www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/ for quarantine info.; med Citrus 11 -? 15-30 S/I Medium low wind resistance; invasive assessment: Citrus medica not a problem, others not assessed Med. fragrant, white flowers, spring; fruit attractive to large Coccoloba uvifera CS 1-1 3-35 Soso ? Y H wildlife; watch for weevils; grows as shrub on coastal Seagrape 9-11 ? 10-50 S High dunes and as tree inland; deciduous, continual leaf drop; medium-high wind resistance Cordia boissieri CS Slow ? 0000 White Geiger, Texas 9a- NN 15-20 M white flowers all year Olive 11 10-15 ? Any High Cornus foemina Swamp Dogwood, Stiff NCS 1 1 : Med. 10-16 ? 0000 L N white flowers in spring; larval food plant for spring Dogwood, Stiff Cornel 8-10 10-16 ? Any Low azure butterfly; blue berries used by various birds Cyrilla racemiflora NC Fast ? *Soo ?tj white flowers in late s rin -summer wetland lant Titi, Swamp Cyrilla, 8b- f - 10-30 L-N g ; p p ; Leatherwood 10a ? 6-15 Any Medium good for edges of retention ponds; attractive to bees Dodonaea viscosa CS Med. ? 0000 Hopbush, Varnish Leaf 9-11 1 L 10-18 ? S/L H yellow flowers in summer-fall; relatively pest free 6-15 High 19 Scientific name C e d 12 Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ Common Name(s) z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum cn Comments Spread text. Drought Eugenia spp. (natives Fast flowers variable; few pests; needs little attention once only) CS 1:1 _ 4 10-30 0000 H established; natives are E. axillaris, E. foetida, E. St 9-11 --jo? 5 20 Any Hi h rhombea, and E. confusa ; E. axilia.ris, E. confusa, oppers - g E. foetida have high wind resistance NCS Med. Forestiera segregate L 4 4 1 0000 ,(,;?? H yellow flowers in early spring; great hedge; fruit Florida Privet 8b- 11 l- - 5 --o. 3-12 S/L Hi h provides food for wildlife, flowers attract insects g ' ' Med. n 1 Mary Nell Ilex x NC i I 4 0000 ? M white flowers in spring; important source of pollen Mary Nell Holly 8-9 10 -* S/C Medium for bees ' ' Med. Nellie R. Stevens Ilex x NC 1 1 15-25 4 0000 _ M white flowers in spring; important source of pollen Nellie R. Stevens Holly 8-9 10-12 -* S/C Medium , for bees; attracts wildlife Ilex cornuta and cvs. NC Med. 0000 ) can have severe tea scale problem, especially in cool, Chinese Holly, Horned OK varies ? M shady areas; fruit attracts wildlife; many cultivars; Holly 8-9 varies An Any High "l important source of pollen for bees NCS Slow flammable plant - in wildfire-prone area, plant a min. Ilex glabra 8- l1 4 6-8 0000 M 30' from bldgs.; white flowers in spring; black fruit Gallberry . 10 -? 8 Any Medium used by wildlife in late fall and winter; good for - wetland/pine areas; high wind resistance Med. flammable, in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' Ilex vomitoria and cvs. NCS l ? i 0000 H from bldgs; white flowers, spring-summer; red fruit Yaupon Holly 8-10 I. var es varies ? Any High wildlife food), late fall-winter; 'Pendula' - FNGLA ( Plant of the Year, 2005; high wind resistance 20 Illicium spp. NC IT, Med. ? i 0000 IUI?l L N l i bl Star Anise 8-9 N\, var es ? Any - owers var a e varies Medium Jatropha integerrima CS 9b NN Med. + 15 0000 L N scarlet flowers all year; very poisonous, use with l itiv ti t h f l d b t - - y cau on; wa c or sca es an mea ugs; sens e o Pere ina 11 10 -p. Any High frost Ligustrum japonicum and NCS Med . white flowers, summer; watch for scale/whiteflies cvs. g_ OK 8-12 ? o Goo H /sooty mold/nematodes/root rot; used as hedge; thins Ligustrum, Japanese -mo. Any at bottom unless in full sun; invasive assessment: not Privet l 0b 15-25 -25 High a problem, incomplete conclusion Magnolia x soulangiana NC Med. ? 0000 many cultivars; pink/white/lavender fragrant flowers, late winter-spring; no major pests but watch for and cvs NN 20-25 - L-N . li 8 9a 25 -10. 1 Any L scales/nematodes/leaf spots/mushroom root rot; Saucer Magno a 5- ow medium-high wind resistance CS Fast 46 edible; in cooler parts requires protection, foliage Musa spp. 9b NN ? 0 0000 _ W L -N dies in winter, emerges in spring if no killing frost; Banana 11 15 ? 10 Any Low grows quickly when fertilized; needs regular watering; watch for Sigatoka leaf spot disease Myrcianthes fragrans CS Slow 0000 a 46 ? ? edible fruit; white, fragrant flowers all year and red Simpson's Stopper, 9b- I I , 6-30 . H berries used by many birds; tolerates occasionally wet Twinberry 11 15-20 ? Any High soil; needs little attention once established Myrciaria cauliflora S Slow Jaboticaba, Brazilian lOb - OK ? 15-40 *see ? L-N white flowers, time of flowering depends on cultivar; Grape Tree, Brazilian 11 15-40 ? Any Medium edible fruit Gra e Fast flammable, in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' Myrica cerifera and cvs. NCS 1 1 10-40 + *see H from bldgs; watch for lobate lac scale, severe in S FL; Wax Myrtle 8-10 ? 20-25 Any Medium trunk disease can shorten life; good hedge plant for il lif di l i d i res stance e; me um- ow w n w d 21 Scientific name a _ d > Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ = Common Name(s) E v c Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum in Comments Z Spread text. Drought +. Med. C ` Osmanthus americanus NC 1 [. 4 0000 , H white, fragrant flowers in spring; fruits of some used Wild Olive 8b-9 10-15 -to. Any Mediu m by birds/mammals Parkinsonia aculeata Fast Jerusalem Thorn, CS OK 4 0 0000 H yellow flowers in spring-summer; not for wet areas; Mexican Palo Verde, 9-11 -* Any roots rot in poorly drained soil 20-25 High Retama Plumeria rubra S Slow 4 0000 } fragrant, showy flowers in spring to fall; watch for Frangipani, Nosegay, lOb- OK 20-25 H frangipani caterpillar; needs cold protected spot if Templetree 11 20-25 Any High grown in central Florida Med. Prunus angustifolia NC 1' I, 4 12-20 0000 M white flowers in winter; reddish plums provide Chickasaw Plum 8-9 -0. 15 20 Any Hi h wildlife food; medium-high wind resistance - g Prunus persica and cvs. NC NN Fast 25 4 15 0000 UZI L_N white/red flowers in spring; edible; select cultivars Peach 8-9 - 25 --to. 15 Any di appropriate for your area, based on chill hours - Me um Prunus persica var. NC Fast 4 o 0 0 0 (?) lud, N white/red flowers in spring; edible; select cultivars nucipersica NN 15-25 M L-N Nectarine 8-9 15-25 p. Any Medium appropriate for your area, based on chill hours Prunu s umbellata Prune u NC NC Med. 4 0000 white flowers in spring; purple plums provide Plum Flatwoods 8-9 It 12-20 + An Any L-N wildlife food; edible fruits, ranging from very tart to t t h f ill 12-20 Medium swee ; wa c or tent caterp ars 22 Quercus geminata NCS Med. Sand Live Oak, Small 8- 11 12-15 O.0 o # H high wind resistance; good in dune areas; important Sand Live Oak 10a 10-12 ? SiL High for wildlife food NC Slow wildlife food; used often by threatened Florida scrub Quercus myrtifolia 8a- F 1 ? 6-20 0000 M jay; useful for stabilizing banks and in coastal Myrtle Oak 9b ? 5 10-2 S High , reclamation; tolerates poor growing conditions; no pest problems; high wind resistance Med. ??y flowers variable; wildlife food; use disease-resistant ' Raphiolepis spp. and cvs. NC NN 2-10 ? 0000 ? M cvs., plant in full sun, don t overirrigate to avoid Indian Hawthorn 8-9 ? Any disease; invasive assessment: R. indica assessed as 2-6 High not a problem, others not yet assessed Sambucus spp. NCS 1 l Fast ? 12 20 0000 # i V flowers variable; salt tolerance depends on species, check with county Extension office or local nursery Elderberry 8-11 \\ -? 12 15 Any M di 't before making final selection - e um Senna polyphylla S l0 NN Fast f 10 6 0499 lul?l ' - H ellow flowers in summer Desert Cassia a- - ? SiL y 11 6-8 Medium Sideroxylon spp. (natives Med. beach plant; region depends on species; flowers only) NCS 1 I. ? varies • • ? H variable; soil texture and acidity and drainage depend 8 11 ? Any on species; Siderozylon foetidissimum has medium- Buckthorn vanes High high wind resistance S Med. Sophora tomentosa 1 1=1 6-10 + 10 - ? H yellow flowers all year; attractive foliage; seeds Necklace Pod 11 1 -00. 8- 12 SQL High poisonous Tabebuia aurea S Med. •??• ( F_ 1 Wd, f also known as Tabebuia caraiba ; yellow flowers in Silver Trumpet Tree, 10- OK 15-25 .?..?.. M winter to spring; flowers emerge after leaves drop; Yellow Tab 11 10-1.5 -+? Any High not wind resistant 23 Scientific name a o- a, « Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ Common Name(s) W . z o Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum CI) Comments W Spread text. Drought Tecoma stans CS Fast 4 0000 ? • yellow flowers in summer to winter; FNGLA Plant o Yellow Elder, Yellow 9b- OK 20 L-N the Year, 2005; may die to the ground in north FL Trumpetbush 11 15 Any Medium and return in the spring Viburnum obovatum and Med. evs NCS F1 4 varies 0000 L N white flowers in winter-spring; small black fruit used . Walter's Viburnum 8-10 _ varies -0. Any High - by many birds; good nesting cover NCS S-M + white flowers in spring; susceptible to leaf spots, Viburnum odoratissimum 8b- OK 4 15-30 *000 ? - L-N powdery mildew, and downy mildew; no major insect Sweet Viburnum l0a -* 15-25 Any Medium problems, but watch for aphids and scales; often grown as a hedge; thins in shaded sites Viburnum odoratissimum NCS Slow 4 0000 _ also known as Viburnum awabuki ; white flowers in var. awabuki 8- NN 15-20 z L-N spring; good under power lines - takes well to Awabuki Viburnum 10b 15-20 -* Any Medium pruning Viburnum rufidulum NC Slow 4 oeoo 4_/ l ?-' fall color (scarlet-purple); large cluster of small white Rusty Blackhaw, Southern 8b 9 1 L. 20-25 A H flowers in spring; small black fruit used by many Blackhaw - 20-25 -o,. ny High birds; tolerates occasionally wet soil Large Shrubs Abelia x grandiflora NC Med. 4 0000 v {-' = pink/white flowers in spring-fall (nearly year round in ' OK 6-10 L-N central Florida); no pest problems; doesn t flower in Glossy Abelia 8-9 6-10 SAC Medium the shade S-M also known as Acacia smallii; yellow flowers all yr., rall wit Acacia farnesiana Sweet Acacia CS + 9-11 1 L 10-25 0000 SAC O M y esp. spring;thorny;tol,ztes ,c?- rovides seedslCOVer f01' bll'dS;g00d 11ei ?l??? Ph1C)1 soil 15-25 ? High ;p ' for beneficial insects;don t plant next to sidewalk 14 .ice Acca sellowiana NCS Me. 5 0000 '' L N also known as Feijoa sellowiana; red/white flowers Pineapple Guava, Feijoa 8-11 OK 1 8- -0'. S/C - in spring; no pest problems; often used as a hedge 8-15 High Acrostic danaeiicu m CS Med. ? 0 * 0 o ( 46 ? E?a: large fern; good for wet sites in shaded landscape; ith t l i f ll f li i di FL 4-8 M sun w ors n u ou o age somet mes sco Leather Fern, Giant 9-11 -o. 3-5 Any Low regular irrigation Leather Fern Agarista populifolia Med. 46 Pipestem, Fetterbush, NC 1 L + 8-12 0000 L-N also known as Leucothoe axillaris ;white, fragrant Doghobble -g 8-9 5-10 -P. S/C Medium flowers in spring NCS Slow choose species adapted to climate; sharp spines; Agave spp. var- I l- ? 0000 H invasive assessment: Agave sisalana not a problem Century plant, Agave \ N ? v S in N, caution-manage to prevent escape in C,S; able aries High Agave americans assessed, not invasive Allamanda neriifolia h CS Fast ? 00*0 'rtes, L N yellow flowers all year; no pest problems; makes an Bush Allamanda, Bus 9-11 NN 5-15 ? Any - open hedge; plants in shade flower poorly Trumpet -10 4 Medium Aralia spinosa NC Med. ? 0000 j also known as Angelica spinosa ; small white flowers F1. 10-25 v L-N in spring-summer; purplish berries widely used by Devil's Walkingstick 8-9a 6-10 -? Any Medium wildlife, ; spiny stems; tolerates occasionally wet soil M-F fragrant, white flowers all year; attractive foliage; Ardisia escallonioides CS + 0000 H round purple fruits widely used by wildlife, mostly in Marlberry, Marbleberry 9-11 1 1. 10121 ? 3 2 S/L h Hi fall and winter; no pest problems; good for screens - g and hedges Med. region, light preferences vary by species, choose Asimina spp. NCS 1 I ? 0000 .- ? species appropriate for your conditions; flowers Pawpaw 8-10 titi ' varies ? S .. . L-N variable; larval food plant for zebra swallowtail varies Medium butterfly; does not transplant well 25 Scientific name a e d _ y Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ r Common Name(s) z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum cn Comments W S read text. Drought Baccharis halimifolia NCS Med. + 00000 A F* white flowers in fall; poisonous seeds; useful for Groundsel Tree, Sea I L 8-12 M reclaiming wet sites, by retention ponds and drainage Myrtle, Salt-bush 8 10 6-12 Any Medium ditches Bambusa spp. (clumping l NCS Med. 4 0000 A ? region depends on species, choose species adapted to types on y) var- NN varies M climate; allow adequate space since bamboo grows Bamboo iable varies -* Any Medium aggressively Barleria micans S Fast Giant Yellow Shrimp 10- NN 4-5 + 0000 U yellow flowers Plant 11 4-5 An y Medium Berberis julianae N Slow 0000 white flowers in winter-spring; grow in soil with Wintergreen Barberry, OK 4-6 -* ' M good moisture holding capacity; requires some Julian's berberis 8-9a 2-5 An Any Medium pruning to maintain best form; spiny; good barrier Berberis thunbergii N S-M 000 0 showy fall color; white flowers in spring; no pest Japanese Barberry, OK 2-8 L-N problems; very good barrier; develops root rot in wet Crimson Pygmy 8 9a 4-6 An Any Medium conditions Brunfelsia grandiflora NCS Med. Yesterday-Today-and- 8b- NN 4 7-10 0000 L-N lavendar/purple/white flowers in spring-fall; do not Any plant in wet soils Tomorrow 11 5-8 Medium Buddleia lindleyana Fast Butterfly Bush, Lindley's NC OK 4-6 + o0 000 L-N excellent for butterflies Butterflybush 8-9 4 Any Medium 26 Calliandra spp. and cvs. CS 9b NN Fast ? 10 15 0000 a I L N ' pink/white flowers in spring-fall; invasive t lli d C h h l d Powde uff - - ? Any y - assessmen : a an ra aematocep a a assesse as 11 8-15 High not a problem, others not yet assessed Med. purple/light purple flowers in spring-fall; attracts Callicarpa americana NCS l i ? 6 o • 00 - L N wildlife; small purplish fruits eaten by some birds in Beautyberry 8-10 -g Any High late winter; cut fruiting branches are used in flower arrangements NCS Med. f? ( red flowers, spring-summer; medium-low wind Callistemon spp. 8b- NN f 6-30 o o _ M resistance; attracts beneficial insects; invasive Bottlebrush 11 6-15 SiL High assessment: C. citrinus, C. rigidus, C. viminale assessed as not a problem, others not yet assessed Calycanthus floridus Slow A A Carolina Allspice, Eastern NC 8b 9 I L, 6-9 ? 0000 A L-N good screen; red flowers in spring-summer; tolerates ll i il Sweetshrub - -12 -o,. 6 ny Medium occas y wet so ona Slow many cultivars; flowers up to 6 inches, in winter- Camellia japonica NC OK ? 10-20 0 * o o ? L-N spring, color variable; watch for scales, aphids, Camellia 8-9 -o,. 10-20 Any Medium chewing insects and fungal diseases; requires acid soil and will have problems if pH is too high Camellia sasanqua NC Slow ? 00 oo some groundcover cultivars available; flowers in fall- winter color variable; watch for scales mites aphids Sasanqua, Sasanqua OK varies r L-N , , , Camellia 8-9 varies ? Any Medium and chewing insects; requires acid soil and will have problems if pH is too high Capparis S Slow cynophallophora 1 l`1 _ ? 6-20 0000 H purple/white flowers in spring Jamaica Caper Tree 11 1 6-15 ? An Any High Mustard Tree Carissa macrocarpa CS OK Med. 2-20 ? 0000 H also known as Carissa grandiflora ;edible fruit; Natal Plum 9-11 2 20 ? S High white, fragrant flowers all year; poisonous 27 Scientific name C m _ > z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ Common Name(s) 0 _ :• z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum ° <n ! Comments Spread text. Drought Cephalanthus Med. ,4 A, 1W flammable, in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' occidentalis NC I I 4 6-20 0000 L-N from bldg; attracts insects; white flowers in spring- 8-9 _ -p. An Y summer; good for retention pond s/swales/canal. Buttonbush 6-8 None banks; well adapted to disturbed soils Cephalotaxus harringtonia NC Slow 4 0000 \ rte" flammable plant - in wildfire-prone area, plant a min. Japanese Plum Yew, 8-9 OK varies ri S Medium L-N 30' from bldgs Harrin ton Plum Yew va es Fast A y Cestrum aurantiacum CS NN 4 0 0000 M yellow/orange flowers in spring-summer; poisonous Orange Jessamine 9-11 8 Any Medium parts Med. U Chionanthus pygmaeus C FL 4 6-12 0000 , ? ? L-N white flowers in spring; purple fruits in late summer Pygmy Fringetree 9 15-20 S Medium S Med. 1\ 11 , white flowers all year; good screen, used as a hedge; Chrysobalanus icaco 4 0000 0 H no pest problems; edible fruit; attracts wildlife Cocoplum 10- 11 1-1 _ 3-30 -* 10-2 Any Medium (purple "plums" used by large birds and mammals); i i nd res stance high w S Med. f Citharexylum spinosum 10- 1 1 4 15-25 o e e o M also known as Citharexylum fruticosum ; white, Fiddlewood 11 12 Any High fragrant flowers all ear; attracts wildlife year; Clethra alnifolia NC Med. 4 0000 i ? white, fragrant flowers in summer; attracts bees and ' 1-1 4 - 8 M Sweet Pepperbrush 8-9 ? Any other wildlife; good for wet areas 4 - 8 Medium 28 Med. fragrant, white flowers in spring; fruit attractive to Coccoloba uvifera CS I I_ 3-35 ? 4440 H large wildlife; watch for weevils; grows as a shrub on Seagrape 9-11 ? 10-50 S High coastal dunes and as a tree inland; deciduous, continual leaf drop; medium-high wind resistance Cocculus laurifolius CS Med. O Laurelleaf Snailseed, 9a- OK ? 12-18 0000 ? M yellow flowers; poisonous leaves Carolina Coralbead, 11 ? 18-20 Any High Cocculus Codiaeum variegatum CS S-M f 0000 significant variation depending on cultivar; Croton 9b- OK 3-8 -o,. Any L-N white/yellow flowers in summer; pest sensitive 11 3-6 Low Conocarpus erectus s Med. white/cream flowers in spring- silver leaved form Buttonwood, Silver l Ob- 1L 5-50 0000 ? `.?..:?. H more susceptible to sooty mold and insect problems; Buttonwood 11 15-20 ? Any High do not plant in marl soil; high wind resistance; wildlife value (cover/nesting) Cordyline (spp. & cvs.) S Fast 0 a soil drainage, drought tolerance, salt tolerance, size ' except Cordyline 10- NN varies ? 0000 F-W V vary by species - check with your county s Extension guineensis 11 ? varie Any Varies office or local nursery before final species selection; Ti plant s flowers variable; cold sensitive Med "haws" eaten by variety of wildlife; provides good Crataegus spp. NC 1 1- . varies f 0000 ? L-N nesting cover; flowers variable; best for north Hawthorn 8-9 ` -? varies Any High 104 Florida; many species and cultivars; optimal soil 1 conditions depend on species Cyrilla racemiflora Fast Titi, Swamp Cyrilla, NC FL ? 10-30 0000 { L-N white flowers in late spring-summer; wetland plant; 8b 9 ? Any good for edges of retention ponds; attractive to bees Leatherwood 6-15 Medium Duranta erecta CS Med. O also known as Duranta repens ; lavendar/blue/white Golden Dewdrop, 9b- OK 4-18 0000 .M L-N flowers in summer-fall; showy, poisonous fruit; Pigeonberry; Skyflower 11 10-15 ? An Any High watch for scales, nematodes, chewing insects; i i h d i l ng sap; t orns; may sprea aggress ve y rritat 29 Scientific name c a) - Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ w Common Name(s) ? z o Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum CO ? Comments Spread text. Drought . Eugenia spp. (natives Fast a flowers variable; few pests; needs little attention once only) OS 1,L 10-30 + 0000 '7M H established; natives are E. axillaris, E. foetida, E. Stoppers 9-11 5-20 -o. Any High rhornbe a, and E. confusa ; E. axillaris , E. confitsa , E. foetida have high wind resistance Fatsia japonica CS Med. 4 0000 white flowers in winter watch for rat and termit Japanese Aralia, OK 5-8 M ; e Paperplant 9-11 -10 3 Any Medium problems NCS Med. Forestiera segregata 8b- FL 4 4-15 0000 ? H yellow flowers in earl spring; great hedge- ; fruit y Florida Privet ? S/L provides food for wildlife, flowers attract insects 11 3-12 High CS Med. Galphimia glauca NN 4 5 - 9 0000 L-N yellow flowers all year; no major pest problems, but Thryallis, Rain-of-Gold -* Any watch for caterpillars and mites 11 1 1 4- 6 Medium Med. also known as Gardenia angusta ; white, fragrant Gardenia jasminoides NCS OK 4-8 4 0000 L-N flowers, spring-summer; use only grafted varieties Gardenia, Cape Jasmine 8-10 -p. Any due to nematade susceptibility; watch for scales; use 4-8 Medium iron fertilizer to keep foliage green; requires acid soil Hamamelis virginiana NC I L S M 4 15-30 0000 L N / ll fl i f ll Common Witchhazel 8.9 15 25 Any - cream ye ow owers n a - Low Fast s ? ) orange/red flowers, esp. summer; watch for Hamelia patens CS H. 4 5-20 0000 -- - L-N ? mites/whiteflies/scales; foliage usually more Firebush, Scarletbush 9-11 5-8 Any Medium . attractive in shade but flowers best in sun; tolerates occasionally wet soil; dies back in freezes but returns 30 Heptapleurum CS Fast 0000 UZ, arboricolum 9-11 NN 10-15 -* S/L U also known as Schefflera arboricola Dwarf Schefflera 6-15 Medium Hibiscus s natives pp ( NCS Med. region and salt tolerance depend on species, check and their hybrids only) var- Ft ? varies 6600 ? 1 a I V before final species selection; flowers variable, spring Hibiscus, Mallows fable varies ? S/L Medium fall; some hibiscus injured by freezes in extreme north FL; watch for pink hibiscus mealybug Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea, Bigleaf NC 8b- OK Med. ? 6-10 *000 L L-N white/pink/purple flowers in spring-summer; pest Hydrangea, French 9a 6-10 ? Any Medium sensitive; tolerates occasionally wet soil Hydrangea Fast Hydrangea quercifolia NC I i. 6 - 10 ? 0000 M L-N White/cream flowers in summer; good flowering Oakleaf Hydrangea 8b-9 ? Any shrub for shade; tolerates occasionally wet soil 6 - 8 Medium ' ' 1 ' A Ilex x Mary Nell NC 1 l 110 20 ? 6090 1 ? M white flowers in spring; important source of pollen Mary Nell Holly 8-9 ? 10 S/C Medium for bees Ilex cornuta and cvs. Chi H ll H d NC OK Med. + i 0000 } A M can have severe tea scale problem, especially in cool, h d nese y, o orne 8 9 var es An Any s a y areas; fruit attracts wildlife; many cultivars; Holly varies High important source of pollen for bees Ilex vomitoria and cvs. NCS Med. f 09*0 flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' from bldgs; white flowers spring-summer; red fruit l' L varies H , Yaupon Holly 8-10 -* varies Any High wildlife food, late fall-winter; 'Pendula' was FNGLA Plant of the Year, 2005; high wind resistance Illicium spp. NC 1 1 Med. ? i 0000 L N fl i bl Star Anise 8-9 t var es ? y .w - owers var a e varies Medium 31 Scientific name ° d _ ? z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ = Common Name(s) ? r z ° Height p Moisture/ Optimum cn y Comments S read text. Drought Itea virginica NC Slow 4 0000 'I Al ? ? white flowers in spring-summer; good plant for edges of retention ponds swales and canals; occurs Virginia Willow, Virginia l- 1_ 3-8 L-N , t il b t t t d di ll d i d 8-9 ? S/L na y in wet so u o con ura s may a ap t ons ry y Sweetspire 2-4 Medium (performs best with moderate moisture) Jasminum multiflorum CS Fast 4 000 0 L N white, fragrant flowers all year; dies back when cold Downy Jasmine 9b- NN 5-10 -o,. Any - and comes back; pest sensitive 11 5-10 Medium Jasminum nitidum Fast Star Jasmine, Shining CS NN 20 0000 L-N white, fragrant flowers in spring to summer Jasmine 9 11 + 10 S/L Medium Jatropha integerrima CS 9b NN Med. 4 15 0000 % .? L-N U scarlet flowers all year; very poisonous, use with ti h f l t d l b iti t - z cau on, wa c or sca es an mea y ugs; sens ve o Peregrina 11 10 -1* Any High frost Juniperus chinensis and M -F A L 1 flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' cvs. NC OK varies 4 0000 M from bldgs; does not tolerate wet feet; good pollution Chinese Juniper, Japanese 8-9 varies -I,. S Hi h tolerance; watch for mites (especially when hot and Juniper g , dry), bagworms, root rot, Phomopsis blight Ligustrum japonicum and NCS Med. white flowers, summer; watch for scale/whiteflies cvs. g_ OK $-12 4 0000 +0 H /sooty mold/nematodes/root rot; used as hedge; thins Ligustrum, Japanese lOb 15 ? -25 Any High at bottom unless in full sun; invasive assessment: not Privet a problem, incomplete conclusion Loropetalum chinense Med. white/pink flowers in spring; size varies; no major and evs NC OK 4 6-15 o e o o •,? ?o.r. L-N pest problems but watch for mites/nematodes/root Loropetalum, Chinese g_g -Oo. Any rot; eriophyid mites may be severe on cv'Ruby; in Fringe Bush 8-10 Medium high pH soils may have minor element deficiencies 32 Slow - Lyonia ferruginea NCS Fl_ 10-25 f o [ It? L -N white/pink flowers in spring Rusty Lyonia 8-10 5-10 ? S High Mahonia bealei N Slow ? 0000 ( (I M also known as Berberis bealei ; yellow, fragrant Oregon Hollygrape 8b- 9 OK 53--410 ? Any Medium flowers in winter-s rin attracts wildlife p g, a Murraya paniculata i CS b O Slow 12 8 • • Q Fa;l ( L N white, fragrant flowers all year; good container plant; Orange Jessam ne, - 9 K ? - An Any - pest sensitive; often used as a hedge; attracts wildlife Orange Jasmine, Chalcas 11 8-15 High F ast 46 F_I_A2,_I edible; in cooler parts requires protection, foliage Musa spp. 9b NN ? 7-30 -N L -N in winter, emerges in spring if no killing frost; Banana 11 11 10-15 ? 10-1 Any Low grows quickly when fertilized; needs regular watering; watch for Sigatoka leaf spot disease Myrcianthes fragrans CS Slow Ogg* ? ; edible fait; white, fragrant flowers all year and red Simpson's Stopper, 9b- H_ 6-30 J..x ls:-? H berries used by many birds; tolerates occasionally wet Twinberry 11 15-20 ? Any High soil; needs little attention once established Fast A U flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' Myrica cerifera and cvs. NCS I- L ? 10- 40 • ` j - H from bldgs; watch for lobate lac scale, severe in south Wax Myrtle 8-10 25 ? 20-25 Any Medium FL; trunk disease can shorten life; good hedge plant i 4 stance for wildlife; medium-low wind res Med. Osmanthus americanus NC L ? 15-25 0000 ? - H white, fragrant flowers in spring; fruits of some use Wild Olive 8b-9 ? 10-15 Any Medium by birds/mammals b Osmanthus fragrans NC Slow + o o N t iti i f ll i hi f fl Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive, 8b 9 OK 15-30 An Any L- ng; pes sens ve owers n a -spr w te, ragrant Sweet Osmanthus 15-20 Medium 33 Scientific name a o d _ w z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ w Common Name(s) m ca o I Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum in ? Comments z Spread text. Drou ht Philadelphus inodorus NC NN Fast f 10 12 + o • e o . U hit fl i i English Dogwood 8-9a - Any w e owers n spr ng 6-1.0 High CS Fast many cvs; height/spread/region/flowers variable; Philodendron cvs. var- NN 4 varies 0000 L N choose for climate; tolerates occasionally wet soil; Philodendron fable varies ? Any Medi m - - invasive assessment: P. cordauun., P. scanderzs, P. u oxycardium not a problem, others not assessed Philodendron selloum NCS Fast Selloum, Tree 8b- NN 6-12 000 0 L-N green flowers all year; temperatures in mid to upper Philodendron I 1 10-15 -* Any Medium 20s burn foliage; tolerates occasionally wet soil Pittosporum tobira cvs. NCS Fast 4 0000 J Pittosporum 8-11 OK 8 1 + S/L H white, fragrant flowers in spring 2 18 High Podocarpus gracilior CS Slow ' Weeping Fern Pine, 9b- OK 30-50 4 000 0 L-N relatively pest free; grows slowly in full shade; high Weeping Podoca us, 11 25-35 ? Any Medium wind resistance Weeping Yew Podocarpus NCS Slow U macrophyllus and cvs. 8b- NN 4 30-40 0000 ? M no serious pest problems, but watch for scales, sooty Podocarpus 11 20-25 _* SAC High mold, mites and root rot; high wind resistance Psychotria nervosa s lOb F Med. ? 4 0000 white flowers in spring-summer; caterpillar damage Wild Coffee - L -10 Any M can be serious; red fruit eaten by many wildlife 11 4-10 Medium U species 34 Rhododendron austrinum N Slow andcvs. 8b- 1=1 ? 6-10 **00 Y L-N ' yellow/orange flowers in spring; select disease- Florida Azalea 9a 4-8 ? Any Medium resistant varieties Rhododendron canescens N Slow and cvs. 8b- IT, 8-12 ? 0000 ? L-N pink/white flowers in spring; prefers well drained soil Pinxter Azalea 9a 6-10 ? Any Medium that retains moisture NC Slow region depends on species, choose species adapted to Rhododendron cvs. var - T I f varies 0000 - L-N climate; flowers variable; invasive assessment: R. Azalea ti\ ? Any A obtusum, R. simsii assessed as not a problem, others fable varies Medium %L not yet assessed Sabal minor NCS Slow ? " fruit attracts wildlife in fall; difficult to transplant; good understory plant and for retention Dwarf Palmetto, Blue- 1 L 4-9 ! "ORF M 8-10 ? Any ponds/drainage swales, prefers moist soils but stem Palmetto 4-8 High tolerates drier conditions after establishment Sambucus spp. NCS I 1 - Fast f ? ? flowers variable; salt tolerance depends on species, 12-20 V check with county Extension office or local nursery Elderberry 8-11 X \' 12-15 -* Any Medium before making final selection S Fast 1 Senna polyphylla 0000 l0a- NN 6-10 H yellow flowers in summer Desert Cassia ? S/L 11 6-8 Medium Strelitzia nicolai CS Fast ? o??o A [Nt blue/white flowers all year; scales can be a problem when air circulation is inadequate; foliage may tear in Giant Bird of Paradise, NN 20-30 Q L-N 9-11 ? Any the wind; needs protection in cooler parts of central White Bird of Paradise 15-20 Low region ed. n4 Y ' Suriana maritima SOb f I S 2 0 ? H yellow flowers all year; good beach plant; will grow Bay Cedar - ? S/L in sand or on bare rock 11 5-8 High 35 Scientific name C d . ? z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ .r Common Name(s) z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum @ cn , I Comments Spread text. Drought .. Tabernaemontana divaricata CS Fast 4 0000 ® white fragrant flowers in summer; watch for scales 9b- OK 6-10 L-N , , Crape Jasmine, Pinwheel -0. Any mites, nematodes and sooty mold Flower _ 11 3-6 Low Tecoma stans CS Fast 4 0000 r yellow flowers in summer to winter; FNGLA Plant o Yellow Elder, Yellow 9b- OK 20 L-N q the Year, 2005; may die to the ground in north FL Trumpetbush 11 15 -po. Any Medium and return in the spring Ternstroemia NC Med. 0000 " F2? gymnanthera 8 9 - OK 12-20 -* An Any L-N white, fragrant flowers in spring; good as hedge Cleyera, Ternstroemia 5-10 Medium Thunbergia erecta ' CS Fast 0000 purple flowers all year; used as hedge in south King s Mantle, Bush 9 9-11 NN 4-6 An L-N Florida; tough plant; pest resistant; unclipped plants Clock Vine 5-8 y Medium sprawl across the ground Tibouchina urvilleana CS Med. 4 0000 also known as Tibouchina semidecandra ; purple Princess Flower, Glory 9b- OK 10-15 L-N flowers all year; was one of the FNGLA Plants of the Bush, Lasiandra 11 10-15 -* SQL High Year in 2005 Vaccinium arboreum NC L IT Med. 6 25 0000 ? ` L N white flowers in spring; showy fall color; attracts ildlif t lli i i l Sparkleberry 8-9 - Any - w e; attrac s po nat ng nsects; to erates 4-15 Medium occasionally wet soil Vaccinium spp. NCS FL Med. 4 1 12 0000 lr? white flowers in spring; black fruit in fall attracts Blueberry 8-10 - Any L-N wildlife; edible; prefers moist, well-drained 1-10 Medium conditions 36 Viburnum obovatum and Med. " cv NCS 1-1 ? i • • / ?? ? - L N white flowers in winter-spring; small black fruit used s. Walter's Viburnum 8-10 var es varies ? Any High . - by many birds; good nesting cover NCS S-M ^ white flowers in spring; susceptible to leaf spots, Viburnum odoratissimum 8b- OK ? 15-30 • • 1? F*1 4? L-N powdery mildew, and downy mildew; no major insect Sweet Viburnum l0a 15-25 ? Any Medium 44 problems, but watch for aphids and scales; often , 3 grown as a hedge; thins in shaded sites Viburnum odoratissimum NCS Slow 0000 also known as Viburnum awabuki ; white flowers in var. awabuki 8- NN 15-20 ? L-N spring; good under power lines - takes well to Awabuki Viburnum 10b 15-20 A n Any Medium pruning Viburnum rufidulum R Bl kh h S NC 1 Slow 20 j fall color (scarlet-purple); large cluster of small white usty ac aw, out e 8b 9 1 -25 An An H flowers in spring; small black fruit used by many Blackhaw 20-25 y High birds; tolerates occasionally wet soil Viburnum suspensum NCS M-F ? 0000 0 / -a Sandankwa Viburnum 8-10 OK 6-12 ? Any y , , M pink/white flowers in winter-spring; no pest problems 6-12 Low Fast Vitex agnus-castus NC NN ? 10-20 0900 M purple flowers in summer; attracts wildlife Chaste Tree 8-9 ? 10-20 Any High S Med. Yucca elephantipes l - OK ? 30 0000 M also known as Yucca guatemalensis ; white flowers in Spineless Yucca 11 1 ? 8-10 Any High spring to summer Yucca spp. NCS Fl Med. ? 0000 a region depends on species; white flowers in spring to Yucca 8-11 N", 33--612 ? Any High H summer 37 Scientific name c e a) _ > Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ .. Common Name(s) W ?- ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum r?! Comments Z Spread text. Drought Small Shrubs Med. ~ choose species adapted to climate; flowers variable; Aloe spp. NCS NN 4 i 0000 _ ? H injured by frost in extreme north FL; occasional Aloe var. var es ? Any caterpillars; invasive assessment: Aloe very assessed varies Hugh and not invasive, others not yet assessed Med ' Caesalpinia spp. and evs. CS NN 4 0000 ?- M region depends on species and cultivar, choose Poinciana var. varies S/L species adapted to climate; flowers variable varies Medium NCS Fast A? 1 L Gamolepis spp. 8b- NN 4 2-4 0000 - L-N yellow flowers all year Bush Daisy 11 3-4 Any Medium Lantana depressa Med. Weeping Lantana, NCS 111_ 4 3-6 0000 H small yellow flowers all year; susceptible to Pineland Lantana 8-11 3-6 S/L Medium nematodes; poisonous to livestock Leucophyllum frutescens NC Med. 4 0000 white/ ink lavender/blue flowers refers dr hot Texas Sage , Texas Ranger, 8b- OK 3-5 M p ; p y, Silverleaf, Barometer Bush 10a 3-5 S High sites Med. 01, , Lyonia lucida NC - 4 0000 ? I t, 3-10 L-N white/pink flowers in spring; leaf spotting may occur Fetterbush, Shiny Lyonia 8-9 S/L 2-5 High Mahonia fortunei ' Slow also known as Berberis fortunei ; yellow flowers all Fortune s Mahonia, N OK 3-5 4 0000 M year, esp. spring; no pest problems; low maintenance Chinese Mahonia, Holly 8b-9 o. Any plant well suited as foundation plant on north or east Grape 3-5 Medium side of a building; excellent shade tolerance 38 S Slow n Malpighia coccigera l Ob- OK f 2-5 N? M pink flowers in spring-summer; sensitive to Miniature Holly ? Any nematodes 11 4-6 Medium Med. flowers variable; wildlife food; use disease-resistant Raphiolepis spp. and cvs. NC NN 2-1 0 ? 0000 ti M cvs., plant in full sun, don't overirrigate to avoid Indian Hawthorn 8-9 -* Any disease; invasive assessment: R. indica assessed as 2-6 High not a problem, others not yet assessed Rosa spp. NCS 1 1 Fast ? 0*00 (. + flowers variable; red spider mites and black leaf spot Rose 8-10 1\ 1\ 1-20 -p,. An Any M may be a problem; choose only disease-resistant varies Medium cultivars like Knock Med. Rosmarinus spp. NCS + f o00o 0 Rosemary 8-11 NN 2-5 S/L M flowers variable 3 High Russelia equisetiformis CS Med. F?zl Firecracker Plant, Coral 9b- OK 3-5 0000 ?? • M " red flowers all year; good container plant; pest Plant 11 6-12 Oo. Any High sensitive NCS Fast Russelia sarmentosa 8b- NN 3-4 000' (. U red flowers in summer to fall; attracts wildlife Firecracker Plant ? SiL 11 2-4 Medium Slow flowers in spring-summer; small, black berries in Sabal etonia CS Fl 4-6 ? 0000 M summer-fall; long-lived (likely over 100 years); Scrub Palmetto 9-11 4-6 S/L High 154 tolerates hot d conditions; endemic to central 1 Florida sand scrub; difficult to transplant Spiraea spp. NC NN Med. + 5 3 0000 W - L N white flowers in spring; invasive assessment: Spiraea i i i S h b ii d Spiraea 8-9 ? - Any - canton ens raea t erg s, p un assesse as not a 3-4 Medium problem, others not yet assessed 39 Scientific name c m _ > Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ w Common Name(s) :. Z o Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum M Comments Spread text. Drought S S-M Strelitzia reginae 1 NN 4 3 -5 0000 L -N -N striking flowers; pest sensitive; tolerates Bird of Paradise 11 1 4 -o- 2- Any High occasionally wet soil Symphyotricum NC Med also known as Ampelaster carolinianus, Aster carolinianum b . 12 4 1 0000 { 'ZI L N carolinianus; lavendar flowers in fall; tolerates but Carolina Aster, Climbing 8 - PL - -* Any i mss: - blooms poorly in dry soil; larval food plant for pearly Aster 9a 2-4 Med um crescent butterfly Zamia pumila NCS Slow 4 0000 U . r` also known as Zamia floridana ; Florida's only native cycad; seeds and caudex poisonous; sole larval food Coontie Florida 8b- FL 1-5 H , Any plant for atala butterfly; pest sensitive; temperatures Arrowroot, Florida Zamia 11 3-5 High in low 20s turn foliage brown Zamia fitrfitracea CS Slow 4 0000 C r H seeds and caudex poisonous; freezes in central Cardboard Plant NN 2 -5 -o. Any y a z Florida and can come back 1 11 5 - 8 High Vines Fast U Allamanda cathartics CS 4 i 0000 L N ll fl ll ll l i OK var es v - ye ow owers a year; a p ant parts are po sonous Yellow Allamanda 9-11 -* varies Any Medium Allamanda neriifolia h ll h CS Fast 4 1 0000 L N yellow flowers all year; no pest problems; makes an Bus A amanda, Bus 9-1 L NN .5 5- Any - - open hedge; plants in shade flower poorly Trumpet -10 4 Medium Aristolochia spp. h ' i CS 1 1 Fast 4 0 0000 ?- L N white/purple flowers in summer and winter; larval f l f i i ll il d B hil man s P pe, Dutc 1 -15 - or p pev ( oo p ant ne swa owta attus p enor ) Pipevine 9-10 N?' -0. varies S Medium and of damasbutterfl Battus ofydamas P Y Y( p ) 40 Bignonia capreolata Vi T t C NCS I' I Fast i 0000 Q ? J _* N ?Z ' M : fl i i ross ne, rumpe 8 10 , var es An An orange owers n spr ng Flower varies y High CS Fast a pink/yellow/orange/white flowers all year, esp. winte Bougainvillea cvs. 9b- NN 4 varies 0000 ? ` M spring; freezes in parts of central region; invasive Bougainvillea 11 ? 15-40 SQL High assessment: Bougainvillea glabra assessed as not a problem, others not yet assessed Campsis radicans Trumpet Creeper, NCS 8 10 1-1 Fast to 40 A A d ' L-N ` orange/red flowers in spring-summer Trumpet Vine varies n ny Medium Decumaria barbara Med. Climbing Hydrangea, N Ft. + 60 o o 00 v L-N white flowers in spring Wood Vamp, Cow Itch 8 ? varies S/L Medium Vine Gelsemium sempervirens li C J i NC I L M-F 40 f 0000 L N ' Yellow flowers in late winter to spring; rapid growth aro na essam ne, 8-9 . ? Any - when established; no pest problems; very poisonous Yellow Jasmine 20 -30 Low NCS ast F F Hedera canariensis 8b- OK 1 ? - 0000 am, M watch for aggressive spread to keep contained; no Algerian Ivy, Canary Ivy 10 1-6 ? Any Medium pest problems; rich groundcover in the shade Fast watch for aggressive spread and keep contained; no Hedera helix NC OK f • o L N major pest problems but watch for scale and English Ivy 8-9 2-5 ? Any Medium Rhizoctonia; poisonous; invasive assessment: not considered a problem, incomplete conclusion in C,S Ipomoea spp. (natives Fast only) NCS F 1 ? '/z 0000 M flowers variable; use within a border, can spread Morning Glory 8 11 10-75 ? Any High easily 41 Scientific name c d _ > z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ y Common Name(s) :• z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum ?a v? ! Comments Spread text. Drou ht ?asminum multiflorum CS Fast eeee _? white, fragrant flowers all year; dies back when cold 9b- NN 5-10 L-N Downy Jasmine -jo. Any and comes back; pest sensitive 11 5-10 Medium Lonicera sempervirens H l kl C NC 11 Fast 4 10 15 oeoo * (?^ M red flowers in spring-summer; relatively pest free; oneysuc ora e, - Honeysuckle 8-9 varies -iii. Any Medium '1*1 birds feed on fruit Mandevilla cvs. CS Med. } Pink Allamanda, 9b- NN 4 varies oeoo L-N many cultivars; pink/white flowers all year Mandevilla 11 varies Any Medium Fast Millettia reticulata CS 4 oeoo NN 12-15 M purple flowers in summer to fall Evergreen Wisteria 9-11 ? 10-12 SiL Low Paspalum quadrifarium NCS Fast 0000 Evergreen Paspalum, NN 3-4 + H tan flowers in summer Crown Grass g 10 3-4 S/L High Passiflora incarnata NCS 8b IL Fast 5 10 4 + 0 0 0 0 F*1 M VI pink/purple flowers in summer-fall; larval food plant f l i lf f b d i ill b fli - - o ze ra ongw ng an r gu t ary utter es; Maypop, Passion Vine 11 varies Any High tolerates occasionally wet soil S Fast ,y Petraea volubilis lOb NN 4 i 0eee ? l fl i i ' - var es L-N purp owers n spr ng e Queen s Wreath -* Any 11 varies Medium. 42 Thunbergia alata CS Fast ? 0000 ( , 9b- NN 10 L-N yellow flowers in summer Black-Eyed Susan Vine ? S/I 11 10 Low Trachelospermum NCS Fast lull white, fragrant, showy flowers in spring; can be asminoides 8b- OK ? varies Go* • T L-N aggressive; no serious pests but watch for scales and Confederate Jasmine, Star ? Any sooty mold; invasive assessment: not considered a Jasmine 10 varies Medium problem, incomplete conclusions in N and C Fast Vitis spp. NC 1- + 050 1 0000 `? V edible; only certain cultivars adapted to FL; salt Grape 8-9 N N ? varies Any High tolerance varies by rootstock Fast ? ( Wisteria frutescens NC 1 1 ? 10 20 o • • o ` American Wisteria 8-9 - ? Any L-N lavender, fragrant flowers in spring; poisonous parts 6-12 Medium Groundcovers Ajuga reptans Fast (? purpleiblue flowers, spring-summer; spreads quickly; Bugleweed, Carpet NC NN '/z -] ? 00 o o ?' L N many cultivars; watch for southern blight; crown rot 8-9a ? Any in poor ventilation or soggy soils; does not compete Bugleweed 1-2 Medium well against weeds, especially in sun Fast Anthericum sanderii NCS ' ? 000 0 NN /z U St. Bernard's Lily 8-11 -op. 1 Any Medium Slow ) yellow/orange flowers in summer-fall; no nitrogen Arachis glabrata NCS OK '/z ? 0000 H fertilizer needed; spreads underground, keep Perennial Peanut 8-11 ? S contained; no pest problems; withstands foot traffic; varies High best in south, damaged by frost in north, central Aspidistra elation NCS Slow f 0000 brown flowers periodically throughout the year; used Cast Iron Plant, Barroom 8b- OK 1-3 L-N for cut foliage; no pest problems; tolerates deep Plant 11 1-3 ? Any Medium shade better than most plants 43 Scientific name g _ m > Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ .. Height pH, Moisture/ w ! Comments Common Name(s) 0 z ° Spread text. Drought Optimum cn ?411 Caladium x hortulanum NCS NN Fast 4 1 2 0000 kid- ' L N good container plant; attractive foliage d/ i k/ hi / il /b / l di / - (re rose n w te ver ronze green); eaves p s e Caladium 8-11 -po- 1-2 Any Medium back naturally in the fall; pest sensitive Med. C n Carissa macrocarpa CS OK 20 4 2 0000 ? ?y H also known as Carissa grandiflora ; edible fruit; Natal Plum 9-11 - -No. S white, fragrant flowers all year; poisonous 2-20 High Catharanthus roseus CS Med. white/pink/purple flowers all year; watch for Periwinkle, Madagascar 9b- OK/ 4 1-2 0000 ? M micronutrient deficiencies/disease if too much C ? Any moisture; invasive assessment: not a problem. in N Periwinkle, Vinca 11 1-2 High and C; caution-manage to prevent escape in S Cyrtomiumfalcatum NCS 8b OK Med. 4 2 0000 L N no major pest problems but watch for scales, mites, l il l d l i b d t - - mea y ugs, sna s an ow ma n enance s ugs; goo Holly Fern y 11 3-4 An Any Medium groundcover in shady sites; evergreen fern Dryopteris spp. NCS FL' Slow 4 0000 region depends on species - choose species adapted Autumn Fern 8-11 NN varies -o- Any L-N to your area; used as cut foliage varies Medium Dyschoriste oblongifolia NCS Fast 0000 / Twin Flower, Oblongleaf F 1. '/2 -1 ? L-N lavendar flowers all year Snakeherb 8-11 varies An Any High Evolvulus glomeratus Med. ssp. grandiflortts CS OK '/2 -1 0000 H blue flowers in spring to summer Blue Daze 9-11 1-2 S/L Medium 44 Glandularia tampensis CS Med. 0000 also known as Verbena tampensis ; purplish- Tampa Vervain, Tampa 1 1'/Z 2 L-N pink/white flowers in summer; endemic to Florida Mock Vervain 9-11 -i . varies S High and endangered NCS Fast - Hedera canariensis 8b- OK ? '/2 -1 0000 M watch for aggressive spread to keep contained. no Algerian Ivy, Canary Ivy ? Any pest problems; rich groundcover in the shade 10 1-6 Medium Fast watch for aggressive spread and keep contained; no Hedera helix NC OK ? 1-2 00 • o L-N major pest problems but watch for scale and English Ivy 8-9 ? Any Rhizoctonia; poisonous; invasive assessment: not 2-5 Medium considered a problem, incomplete conclusion in C,S Juniperus conferta and Slow flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' cvs. NC OK 1-1'/2 ? H from bldgs; must be in full sun and well drained Shore Juniper 8-9 6-10 ? S High soils; used for dune stabilization; sensitive to fungus blight, especially away from the beach Juniperus horizontalis Med. no major pest problems, but watch for mites, and cvs. NC OK ? '/2 • • M bagworms, root rot, Phomopsis blight; plants become Creeping Juniper, 8a-9a 8-10 ? Any High thin in partial shade; does not tolerate waterlogged Horizontal Juniper • conditions Lantana montevidensi.s CS Fast + ? ? ? • F! white/pink/lavender flowers in summer-fall; watch Trailing Lantana 9-11 OK 1-3 ? Any H for pests (caterpillars chew leaves, mites); leaf spots 4-8. Medium "54, cause defoliation in partial shade Liriope muscari and cvs. Li i M k G NC OK Med. '/ 1 purple flowers in summer; pest sensitive; forms a r on ey rass, ope, 8 9 2 - Any M solid groundcover in a few years; variegated cultivar Lily Turf, Border Grass 1-2 Medium is damaged by frost Rumohra adiantiformis CS S-M 0000 ; Leatherleaf Fern, Seven 9b- OK 1-3 - L-N pest sensitive Weeks Fern 11 4-5 ? Any Medium 45 Scientific name g d > Z Growth Height Soil pH Soil Moisture/ Light Range/ i Comments Common Name(s) W ` o Z Spread , text. Drought Optimum n S Slow small pink and white flowers in summer; spreads by Scaevola plumieri 10- F l 4 2-4 0000 ? H underground rhizomes; well suited to beachfront Inkbe 11 ? 3-8 SQL High sandy soils Trachelospermttm NCS Fast withstands foot traffic; spreads aggressively, maintain asiaticum 8b OK 4 i oeoe M to contain it; good for slopes/bank stabilization; no Small-Leaf Confederate - var es ? Any serious pest problems but watch for Jasmine Asiatic Jasmine 10 varies Medium scales/whiteflies/sooty mold; foliage burns low 20s Trachelospermttm NCS Fast white, fragrant, showy flowers in spring; can be jasminoides b OK 4 i 0000 E?l C L-N " aggressive; no serious pests but watch for scales and Confederate Jasmine, Star 8 - var es -* Any ? sooty mold; invasive assessment: not considered a Jasmine 10 varies Medium problem, incomplete conclusions in N and C Vinca major NC M F 4 0000 ?, `- L N blue/purple/lavender flowers in summer; no pest does not small ardens d f r shaded bl OK 1-2 - g ; , pro ems; goo o Periwinkle 8a-9 varies ? Any Medium tolerate hot, dry conditions Grasses Fast soil moisture preference depends on species, check Andropogon spp. NC l l 4 3-10 0000 H with Extension office or nursery before making final Bluestem Grass 8-9 3-7 -Po- Any High selection; silver/white/pink flowers in fall Aristida stricta var. NCS Fast 4 0000 Ak AL } -? also known as Aristida beyrichiana; tan flowers all beyrichiana 8-11 1'L 2-4 ? L-N year Wiregrass 2-3 High Chasmanthium latifolium N Fast 4 0000 - _ U fall color; tan/bronze flowers in summer-fall; used in River Oats, Northern Sea 8-9a 1-1_ 2-5 -* Any ? L-N floral arrangements Oats, Indian Wood-oats 2-4 Medium 46 Conradina spp. Fast False Rosemary, Scrub NC 8-9 1 t, 1-3 ? -1p. of*, An M blue flowers all year; used in beach landscaping Mints, Beach Rosemary 1-3 y High Cortaderia selloana NCS Fast ? 0000 . flammable plant - in wildfire-prone area, plant a min. Pampasgrass 8-10 NN 10-12 ? An Any H 30' from bldgs.I- white flowers in summer; leaves 6-8 High have sharp edges Fast (?) ? Eragrostis elliottii NCS f 0000 ? W * Elliott 's Lovegrass 8-10 } f 1-3 -P. S/L L-N tan flowers all year, especially fall 1-3 High Eragrostis spectabilis NCS Fast + 000 o *1 N small red/purple flowers all year, especially fall; Purple Lovegrass 8-10 } 1 1-3 ? S/I om` L-N grows best in hot, dry sites; does not tolerate wet, 1-3 High shady sites Med Muhlenber is caPillaris g NCS 1 1 . 2-5 ? o 0 0 ^ H pink flowers in fall; tolerates extreme drought and Muhly Grass 8-11 -? S flooding 2-3 High Ophiopogon japonicus Slow and cvs. and cv NCS ? 0 *00 Dwarf Mondo Grass, 8-11 OK to I ? Any M white flowers in summer; no pest problems Lil turf Dwarf Lirio oe varies Medium Panicum virgatum and Fast cvs. NCS 8 10 1 1. 1-5 + 0000 An J ? H tan flowers in summer Panic Grass 1-5 y y High '41 Fast Spartina spp. NC l: i ? o tan flowers in summer; grows in brackish areas, use Cordgrass $-9 \ 2-6 ? S H on saltwater shores; soil moisture preference depends varies High on species 4/ Scientific name g m > Z Growth Height Soil pH Soil Moisture/ Light Range/ Comments Common Name(s) m W o o Z Spread , text. Drou ht Optimum Tripsacum dactyloides Med. ^. cream/orange/red/yellow flowers (not showy) in and cvs. NCS 1 L 4 4-6 0000 M spring-summer; pest resistant; tolerates occasionally Fakahatchee Grass, 8-11 4-6 -0. Any Medium wet soil Gamma Grass M d. 46 Tripsacum floridana NCS . 4 eooo v _0? M yellow flowers in spring-summer; used to stabilize Florida Gama Grass 8-11 F l i ?s 4-6 Any Medium banks, steep slopes Palms and Palm-like P lants Acoelorrhaphe wrightii S Slow A ? yellow/white flowers, spring; no pest problems; 4 0000 M forms dense clump, needs space; w/o regular Paurotis Palm, Saw 10- 1-1. 15-30 -pp. An Any M di fertilization, older leaves lose color; susceptible to Cabbage Palm 11 10-15 um e manganese deficiency; tolerates occasionally wet soil Arenga engleri CS Slow 0000 l L-N i fl i / d/ Formosa Palm, Dwarf 9a- NN 10 n spr ng green owers re orange Sugar Palm 11 16 Any None Bismarckia nobilis S Med. 4 0000 Wd, M fronds blue-green; white/cream flowers; no pest Green Bismarck Palm 11 lOa- 11 NN 15--20 70 15 Any Haigh L problems Bismarckia nobilis 'Silver ' S Slow 4 ooeo y H consistently silver fronds; white/cream flowers; don't Select l Oa- NN 40-70 Any Hi h plant under power lines Bismarck Palm 11 10-15 g NCS Slow edible fruit used for jelly; attracts wildlife; looks best Butia capitata 8b NN 15-25 ooeo v M in full sun; white flowers; pest sensitive; high wind Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm 11 10-15 Any High resistance 46 Slow 0 ? Carpentaria acuminate lOb- NN f 0000 L N white/cream flowers in spring-fall; tolerates Carpentaria Palm ? Any occasionally wet soil; can cause skin irritation 11 8-10 Medium Chamaedorea spp. NCS Fast choose species adapted to region; cream flowers, Chamaedorea, Bamboo var- NN ? varies 0000 L-N spring-summer;good container plant; potential skin Palm, Miniature Fishtail -o. Any irritant; invasive assessment: C. seifrizii not a Palm fable varies Medium problem (incomplete data, S); others not assessed Chamaerops humilis NCS Slow ? o??o clumping palm; yellow flowers in summer; pest NN 5-15 M sensitive; very cold hardy; relatively low maintenance European Fan Palm 8-11 6-15 ? Any High compared to other palms; petioles with sharp teeth Coccothrinax argentata S Fast + 3 0000 } H white flowers in summer; key deer food source; high Silver Palm f L -1 5 -o,. Any wind resistance 111 1 6- 7 High Dioon edule Slow watch for scale, mealybugs and occasionally thrips Dioon, Chamal, Mexican NCS NN 1-8 + 0000 ? M during leaf emergence; leaflets very sharp; can 8-11 ? Any tolerate adverse conditions for periods but requires Sao g 4-6 High excellent drainage and full sun Dypsis lutescens S Med. (t also known as Chrysalidocarpus lutescens ; regular Areca Palm, Yellow l0a- NN 15-25 ? Soo W ? ??. M fertilization for green leaves; watch for Butterfly Palm, Bamboo ? Any bagworms/banana moth/K deficiency; tolerates Palm 11 6-10 High occasionally wet soil; high wind resistance Howea forsterana S Med. ? 0000 - Y white flowers in summer; susceptible to Phytophthora 10- NN 15-25 om. L-N root rot, so plant only in well drained site; watch for Kentia Palm, Sentry Palm 11 6-10 ? S/L Medium lethal yellowing disease Licuala grandis w Ruffled Fan Palm, 10b- NN 10 0000 L-N white flowers all year; palms have high fertilizer Vanuatu Fan Palm, 11 6 ? S/L Medium ,? needs Licuala Palm 49 Scientific name ° - Y Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ W Common Name(s) ? z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum U) + Comments Spread text. Drought Med. flowers variable; Livistona chinensis has high wind Livistona spp. CS NN 4 varies 0000 , M resistance; invasive assessment: L. chinensis not Fan Palm 9-11 -* SQL considered a problem in N, caution-manage to varies High prevent escape in C, S (incomplete conclusions) Phoenix spp. except NCS Slow + 0000 7_7 ?-° yellow flowers in summer; Phoenix canariensis, Phoenix reclinata NN varies M Phoenix dactylifera and Phoenix roebelinii have Date Palms 8 11 varies SQL High high wind resistance Pseudophoenix sargentii S Slow 4 0000 ? yellow flowers in summer; produces grape-sized red Buccaneer Palm, Sargent's l0a- 1-1. 10-40 M fruit; endangered in Florida; grows naturally in sandy Palm 11 10-20 -* Any High or limestone soils where little rain falls Ptychosperma elegans S / Slow white flowers in summer; resistant to lethal Alexander Palm, Solitary l0a- OK 15-25 4 0000 L-N yellowing; high wind resistance; invasive assessment: Palm, Solitaire Palm 11 C 6-10 SQL High not considered a problem species in N; i caut on-manage to prevent escape in C and S Ptychosperma S Med. 4 0 0 0 0 i ` macarthurii lOb- NN 15-25 L-N white flowers in summer Macarthur Palm 11 6-10 SQL None Ravenea rivularis S l O NN Med. 4 80 + 50 0000 1 'La, M hit fl i t bl a- - creamy w owers n summer; no pes e pro ems Majesty Palm 11 10-15 CAL High Rhapidophyllum hystrix NCS 1 1 Fast 4 5 0000 L N red flowers in summer; mammals and large birds eat Needle Palm 8-11 -10 -o. SQL Mediu m yellowish fruits 50 Slow watch for scales, mealybugs and banana moth; Rhapis excelsa CS NN 7-14 ? 0000 L-N manganese deficiency on alkaline soils; iron Large Lady Palm 9-11 15 -? S/L Medium deficiency; in full sun leaves yellow and roots burn if too dry Rhapis humilis CS NN Med. f 7 0000 =•ka Slender Lady Palm ? S/L M watch for scales and mealybugs I I 1 varies Medium Slow flowers in spring-summer; small, black berries in Sabal etonia CS H_ 4-6 + 0 * 0 0 r `2 M summer-fall; long-lived (likely over 100 years); Scrub Palmetto 9-11 4-6 -oo. S/L High tolerates hot, dry conditions; endemic to central Florida sand scrub; difficult to transplant Sabal minor NCS Slow ? •??? ?/?1, fruit attracts wildlife in fall; difficult to transplant; good understory plant and for retention Dwarf Palmetto , Blue- 1 I_ 4-9 M stem Palmetto 8-10 4 8 -p. Any High I?k ponds/drainage swales, prefers moist soils but l tolerates drier conditions after establishment Sabal palmetto NCS Slow W FL's state tree; adapted to most landscapes; white Cabbage Palm, Sabal 8b- 1-1 25-60 • • ,, H flowers, summer; watch for weevils/scale/ Palm, Cabbage Palmetto 11 10-15 ? Any High ganoderma butt rot; high wind resistance; older palms transplant easily; fruit important to wildlife Slow flammable - in wildfire-prone area, plant min. 30' Serenoa repens NCS 1 1 ? 3-10 •??• r H from bldgs; yellow/white flowers in spring; difficult Saw Palmetto 8-11 4-10 ? Any High to transplant; grows on first dune; round black fruits used by many mammals and large birds Thrinax morrisii S Slow • • `' 7) - CT, white flowers in summer; tolerates occasionally wet Brittle Thatch Palm, Key lOb- Fl, 15-20 A H Thatch Palm 11 6-10 Any High soil; tolerates light frost; high wind resistance Thrinax radiata S Slow white flowers in summer; low maintenance palm for Florida Thatch Palm I Ob- I L 15-25 -No. S H many landscapes due to small size; high wind 11 6-10 High resistance 51 Scientific name c o 0 d _ >_ z Growth Height Soil pH Soil Moisture/ Light Range/ Comments Common Name(s) I z c Spread , text. Drought Optimum CO Med. U inconspicuous, fragrant flowers in summer; Trachycarpus fortunei NCS 4 0000 N? M moderately susceptible to lethal yellowing; good Windmill Palm 8-11 NN 10-25 -* Any palm for shaded landscapes; tolerates occasional sun; 6-10 Medium watch for scale Wodyetia bifiircata S 10- NN Slow 4 30 oeeo (? -1 M white flowers in spring; no pest problems Foxtail Palm 11 8-20 Any Medium umila Za ia NCS Fast ? also known as Zamia floridana ; Florida's only native m p 4 0000 H cycad; seeds and caudex poisonous; sole larval food Coontie, Florida Z i Fl id A 8b- 11 I- L 1-5 -o. 3 5 An Any Hi h = ? °x plant for atala butterfly; pest sensitive; temperatures or am a rrowroot, a - g in low 20s turn foliage brown Zamia furfuracea Slo w 4 0000 L.+ H seeds and caudex poisonous; freezes in central Cardboard Plant 9b- NN 5 -* Any Florida and can come back 11 5-8 High . Perennials Acrostichum Med. ? large fern; good for wet sites in shaded landscape; danaeifolium CS 11 4 4-8 oeeo --, -ar= M foliage sometimes discolors in full sun without Leather Fern, Giant 9-11 ? 3-5 Any Low regular irrigation Leather Fern Adiantum capillus- S Slow veneris 10- It 4 1 %z -2 0 0 0 0 ? L-N tolerates occasionally wet soil Southern Maidenhair 11 1-1'/z -p. Any Medium Fern Venus' Hair Fern Agapanthus africanus NCS Fast + 0000 ? M i d id l / hi fl Lily of the Nile, African NN 2 owers n summer; ec uous purp e w te Lily 8-10 2 S Medium 52 NCS Slow choose species adapted to climate; sharp spines; Agave spp. var- F L T ? 6 0000 H invasive assessment: Agave sisalana not a problem Century plant, Agave NA ? S in N, caution-manage to prevent escape in C,S; fable varies High Agave americana assessed, not invasive Ajuga reptans Fast O purple/blue flowers, spring-summer; spreads quickly; Bugleweed, Carpet NC NN f '/z -1 0000 -N many cultivars; watch for southern blight; crown rot 8-9a ? Any in poor ventilation or soggy soils; does not compete Bugleweed 1-2 Medium well against weeds, especially in sun Alocasia spp. CS Fast ? small, green flowers in summer; large leaves; requires l h FL./ ? 2 0 0000 ?a L N little attention once planted; no pest problems; E ant Ears, Taro, ep 9b- N % -1 ? Any - freezing temperatures kill the foliage but grows back Giant Taro 11 1-10 Low in warm weather NCS Med. _ choose species adapted to climate; flowers variable; Aloe spp. var- NN ? varies 0* • • 5 1 H injured by frost in extreme north FL; occasional Aloe ? Any caterpillars; invasive assessment: Aloe vera assessed fable varies High and not invasive, others not yet assessed Alpinia spp. Fast white with pink/brown/red flowers in summer-fall; Shell Ginger, Shell NCS NN 6 12 ? 0000 M will not flower if freezes back; invasive assessment: 8-11 -0'. S/C Alpinia zerumbet assesed and not invasive, others Flower 3-5 Low not yet assessed AmorphoPhallus sPP• NCS NN Med. ? 6 0000 a L N rows very slowly in north FL; flowers variable, have g Voodoo Lily, Snake Lily 9-11 ? Any - a foul odor varies Medium Angelonia angustifolia NCS Fast ? 0000 F*1 white and/or blue flowers in summer; can be grown NN 1-3 U as an annual bedding plant but survives winters in Angelonia 9-11 -? 1-3 Any Medium zones 9 and 10 Asclepias spp NCS Fast region/light/soil moisture preferences vary by species, . Milk d B fl tt 1 [ ? 2 5 o o o? L N choose species appropriate for your conditions; wee , u er y var- - ? Any ? - reseeds andspreads; flowers variable in north FL Weed fable 1-4 Medium goes dormant in winter; sap may irritate 53 Scientific name C g Z ? Growth Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ -' Common Name(s) z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum w cn *< Comments Spread text. Drought A i i NCS FL/ Med. ? region, light preferences vary by species, choose s m na spp. 4 0000 species appropriate for your conditions; flowers Pawpaw 8-10 NN varies -0. S v L-N variable; larval food plant for zebra swallowtail varies Medium butterfly; does not transplant well Aspidistra elation C I Pl B NCS 8b OK Slow 4 1 3 0000 y` brown flowers periodically throughout the year; used ast ron ant, arroom - - Any L-N for cut foliage; no pest problems; tolerates deep Plant 11 1-3 Medium shade better than most plants Begonia semperflorens NCS Slow 4 + 0000 flowers variable; watch for powdery mildew and Wax Begonia 8-11 NISI z 1 Any z L-N nematodes; grows as an annual in north and central /z -1 Low regions, can be a perennial in south Florida NCS Fast 0 Belamcanda chinensis 8- NN 4 1-2 000 , M yellow flowers in spring-fall; prone to crown rot if Blackberry Lily 10a 2-4 -* Any Medium kept too wet Blechnum serrulatum CS ' Med. 4 0000 ® hardy fern; forms underground stems, persisting for many years and spreads widely; excellent Swamp Fern, Toothed FL 1-6 L N , Midsorus Fern, Saw Fern 9-11 -jo. 2-6 Any Low groundcover for moist sites (forms dense clumps); grows in full sun if in moist conditions Bromeliaceae genera, Slow ' a lud, flowers, light, region vary; choose species for s ecies NCS F1 .% ari 0000 r L-N climate; don't exchange bromeliads from areas with p Bromeliads, Airplants 8-11 N \ v es varies S High Mexican bromeliad weevil; air circulation prevents scale/mealybugs; cold/overwatering cause crown rot Caladium x hortulanum NCS NN Fast 4 1-2 + 0000 0 L N good container plant; attractive foliage d/ / i k/ hi / il Caladium 8-11 -p Any - (re rose p n w te s ver/bronze/green); leaves die I-2 Medium back naturally in the fall; pest sensitive 54 Canna spp. NCS 1 L Fast ? 2 6 *000 many cultivars; attractive foliage; flowers variable, in Canna Lily y 8-11 NN - ? An Any L-N summer; invasive assessment: Canna indica assessed 1-3 Medium as not a problem, others not yet assessed Catharanthus roseus CS OK/ Med. + 0000 white/pink/purple flowers all year; watch for micronutrient deficiencies/disease if too h Periwinkle, Madagascar 9b- 1-2 M muc Periwinkle, Vca 11 C 1-2 ? Any High moisture; invasive assessment: not a problem in N and C; caution-manage to prevent escape in S Coreopsis spp. NCS ?J I Fast ? ??oo Florida's state wildflower; orange/yellow flowers in Tickseed, Coreopsis 8a- ` 1-4 ? Any M summer; may be annual or short-lived perennial, lob 1-3 High depending on species Costus spp. NCS NN Fast f 6-10 0000 27 Spiral Ginger 8-11 ? n y y white, fragrant flowers in summer-fall 4-8 Low C i NCS Med. many cultivars; flowers variable, all year; watch for r num spp. 8b- 1 1 3-6 + 0000 M rust, Botrytis, leaf spots (esp. in south FL), Crinum Lily 11 ? -o. 3-6 Any Medium caterpillars and other chewing insects; some are disease sensitive; poisonous Crossandra spp. S Fast ? ' 0000 0 region varies by species, choose species adapted to Firecracker Flower 10 NN /2 -4 -? S/L L-N climate; flowers variable; can be used as annual in 1-3 Medium north and central regions Cuphea hyssopifolia NCS Med. 0900 ( purple/white/pink flowers all year; pest senstive; Mexican Heather, False 8b- OK 1-2 ? An M killed to the ground by hard freeze; may be weedy in Heather 11 2-3 y y High landscapes Curcuma spp. NCS Fast ? .... ?tl Curcuma, Hidden Lily 8b- NN 1-6 ? An y L-N pink/yellow flowers in spring 11 1-4 Medium bb Scientific name c a d _ > z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ Common Name(s) 0 _ m c Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum to °K Comments W Z Spread text. Drought Fast c Dianella spp. NCS I, L, f 1-2 0000 r_ T? U flowers variable Flax Lily 8-11 \ -* 1-2 Any High Dicksonia antarctica CS Slow 4 0000 ?y Tasmanian Tree Fern NN to 50 L-N does not tolerate prolonged freezing or direct sun , Australian Tree Fern 9-11 -? SQL Low Didymochlaena Slow truncatula S NN 1,/z 4 0000 - ,? U Mahogany Fern, Tree 10 1 ?/2 Loam Low Maidenhair Fern NCS Slow i also known as Moraea iridoides and Moraea vegeta, Dietes iridoides 8b- NN + 2-6 0000 L-N previously Dietes vegata; white/yellow/blue flowers African Iris, Butterfly Iris 11 1-2 Any Medium in spring-summer; no pest problems Dryopteris eythrosora Slow Autumn Fern, Japanese NCS NN 4 1 2 0000 L-N no pest problems Shield Fern, Japanese 8-1.1 ? Any l -2 Low Wood Fern Dryopteris spp. NCS I 1 Slow 4 0000 region depends on species - choose species adapted Autumn Fern 8-11 \, N varie -to. Any s L-N to your area; used as cut foliage varies Medium Dyschoriste oblongifolia NCS Fast 0000 //) ` Twin Flower, Oblongleaf 1 1_ '/2-1'/z L-N lavendar flowers all year Snakeherb 8 11 varies An Any High 56 Med. (?} Echinacea purpurea NCS F1 ? 1-3 o • • • ? L-N . purple flowers in spring to summer; tolerates Purple Coneflower 8-10 2 3 ? C/L High occasionally wet soil NCS Med. Euryops spp. var- NN 3-6 ? 0000 ? ? M region varies by species, choose species appropriate Daisy Bush ? Any to climate; flowers variable fable 3-6 High Evolvulus glomeratus Med. ssp. grandiflorus CS OK '/z-1 + 0000 H blue flowers in spring to summer Blue Daze 9 1 1 1-2 S/L Medium NCS Fast Gaillardia pulchella 8a- (C f 1-2 0000 F* M no pest problems Blanket Flower ? S/L 11 2-3 High - Fast Gaillardia spp. NCS 1 1, f 1 2 0000 M yellow/red flowers in summer; used in floral Blanket Flower 8-11 NI A -o. S/L arrangements 2-3 High Gaura lindheimeri Med. White Gaura, Whirling NC + o * • o ' Butterflies, Lindheimer's 8-9 NN 1-3 ? Any ; -N L pink/white flowers in spring to fall Beeblossom 2-3 High NCS Med. Gazania spp. 8b- NN '/z 1 f o 00 o M yellow/orange/red flowers in summer; no major pest Gazania, Treasure Flower 11 1-2 ? Any High problems, but roots may rot from overwatering Gloriosa spp. NCS NN Fast + i 0 *00 U crimson/yellow-orange flowers in spring-summer; i i Gloriosa Lily 8-10 var es ? S/C nvas ve assessment: Gloriosa superba assessed as varies Medium not a problem, others not yet assessed 57 Scientific name .°_ d 2 z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ Common Name(s) 0 Y z o eight p Moisture/ Optimum CO Comments read S text. Drought Slow A Haemanthus multiflorus NCS 4 0000 also known as Sca.doxus multiflorus; red flowers in NN h s U Blood Lily 8-11 1 S/L Medium summer Hedychium spp., hybrids NCS Fast 0 and cvs. 4 000 -' ;?? ? M white/yellow/red flowers in spring; thrives in boggy Butterfly Lily, Butterfly 8b NN 4 8 S/L soils 11 2-4 Low Ginger Helianthus angustifolius NCS Fast ( Swamp Sunflower, 8b- 1 1 2-4 4 0000 --- H yellow/brown flowers in fall Narrowleaf Sunflower 10 2-4 Any Medium ' Helianthus debilis NCS Fast s 0000 yellow/purple flowers all year; good groundcover for 8b- F1: 1-4 H beaches and dune stabilization; develops fungus if Beach Sunflower 11 2-4 S/L High planted in wet areas; no pest problems S Fast Heliconia spp. lob- NN 4 2-15 e 000 L-N flowers variable, all year Heliconia 11 3-6 Any None Hemerocallis spp. NCS N Fast 4 1 3 0000 . H many cultivars; flowers variable, in summer; watch f i i H lli l N - Z'' or rust; nvas ve assessment: emeroca s.fu va Daylily 8-10 1-2 Any Medium assessed as not a problem, others not yet assessed Hippeastrum spp. and Med. 1 hybrids NCS NN 1-3 o 0 0 0 L-N red/white flowers in spring Amaryllis 8-10 1-3 An Any Medium 58 Hymenocallis spp. NCS nFI./ Fast 1 3 0000 O Ire, H region depends on species - choose species adapted Daylily 8-11 NN -1o. Any to your area; white/yellow flowers in spring-fall 3-5 High Med. O Impatiens spp. NCS NN 1 ? 0000 L-N flowers variable Impatiens 8-11 ? Any 1 None Iris hexagona NCS Med. o o purple flowers in spring; tolerates partial shade but Louisiana Iris, Blue Flag NN 2-5 ? L-N flowers best in full sun; good for wet areas or rain Iris 8 10 ? '/2 S/L Low gardens Iris virginica NCS Med. Virginia Iris, Blue Flag 8b- 1:1 f 4-7 •000 T L-N lavendar flowers in spring; for wet areas Iris 11 1-3 ? Any Medium NCS Fast white flowers in summer; no major pest problems, Justicia brandegeana 8b- NN 2-6 0000 ? +'? L-N but watch for caterpillars; grow in full sun for Shrimp Plant 11 -* 2-4 Any Medium i?k compact growth and better flowering; killed to l ground when freezes but comes back Justicia carnea NCS 8b NN Slow 3 6 • o L N flowers variable, in summer-fall; caterpillars i ll t f li t h f l kill b d Jacobinia, Flamingo Plant - - ? Any - occas ona y ea age; wa or mea y o c ugs; e ° 11 2-3 Low to ground at 20 F but emerges in spring S Fast Justicia spicigera l Ob- NN 5 ? L-N orange flowers in summer Orange Plum 11 3-5 ? Any Low Fast Kaempferia spp. NCS NN 2 0000 N;;?2?? L-N flowers variable; watch for snails Peacock Ginger 8-10 ? varies C/L Medium 59 Scientific name C m _ Y Z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ y Common Name(s) z o Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum M rn < '? Comments S read text. Drought Kalanchoe blossfeldiana S Slow + O Cl Kalanchoe, Madagascar 10- NN 'h-1 S?L M pink/red/yellow flowers in winter-spring Widow's Thrill 11 ''/2-1 High Fast yy ?J 19 Lantana involucrata CS 4 0000 ? } L 2-5 H white flowers all year Wild Sage, Buttonsage 9-11 1-5 ? SQL Medium Fast ? () Leonotis leonurus CS NN 4 4 5 o e o o H / d fl i i ' - orange re owers n summer to w nter s Ear Lion 9-11 -o. Any -3 2 High NCS Med. Liatris spp. 8 1 1,i 4 3 0000 L-N lavendar/pink/white flowers in summer-fall; attracts Blazing Star N V' -* Any wildlife lOb h - l Medium Liriope muscari and cvs. NC Med. 4 eoee A purple flowers in summer; pest sensitive; forms a Liriope, Monkey Grass, OK `/z -1 ? M solid groundcover in a few years; variegated cultivar Lily Turf, Border Grass 8 9 1-2 An Any Medium is damaged by frost Med. \ Lycoris spp. NC NN 4 1 /z 0000 L-N yellow/red/pink flowers in early fall Hurricane Lily 8-9 Any 1 Medium Mimosa strigillosa Fast Powderpuff, Sunshine NCS F I_ '/z -'/a 1 0000 IWI M pink powderpuff flowers Mimosa 8 11 varies Any Medium 60 CS Fast 46 edible; in cooler parts requires protection, foliage Musa spp. 9b- NN 7-30 ? 0000 • L-N dies in winter, emerges in spring if no killing frost; Banana 11 10 15 ? Any L grows quickly when fertilized; needs regular - ow watering; watch for Sigatoka leaf spot disease NCS Med. Neomarica gracilis 8b- NN 2-3 0000 L-N white/blue flowers in spring to fall Walking Iris 11 ? 2-3 Any Low NCS Med. W Odontonema strictum 8b- NN ? 2-6 0000 L-N red flowers in fall-winter; used in floral arrangements Firespike 11 ? 2-3 S/L Medium Slow Osmunda cinnamomea NCS ['1 ? • o o ? - L-N deciduous, shrub-like fern; good plant for retention Cinnamon Fern 8-10 -o. CAL ponds, swales and canals 3 Low Osmunda regalis NCS Med. ? 0 0 o o y requires night temperature of 45° F to stay green; Royal Fern 8-10 1 1 6-7 -? Loam L-N watch for caterpillars; may be less attractive during 6-7 Low winter dormancy Pachystachys lutea 9b 9b NN Med. + 2 3 o • • o 0 ll i i f ll fl Golden Shrimp Plant - - ? Any D L-N ye ow owers n spr ng- a 11 2-3 Low Pentas lanceolata NCS 8b NN Fast 2 4 ? 0000 } M many cultivars; red/pink/white/lilac flowers in t bl i t t kill f Pentas, Starflower - - ? Any summer; no pes pro ems; ng empera ures reez 11 2-3 Medium plant to the ground Philodendron cvs CS Fast ? many cvs; height/spread/region/flowers variable; choose for climate; tolerates occasionally wet soil; . var- NN varies L-N Philodendron ? Any invasive assessment: P. cordatum, P. scandens, P. iable varies Medium oxycardium not a problem, others not assessed 61 Scientific name d _ > z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ r Common Name(s) :- z ° Height PH, Moisture/ Optimum m cn *< Comments Spread text. Drou ht Phlox divaricata NCS Fast 4 0000 ? L N l fl i NN 1-3 - owers n summer purp e Blue Phlox 8-11 Any 1-3 Medium Fast '? flowers variable; 'Mona Lavender' was one of the Plectranthus spp. NCS NN + i 0000 L N FNGLA Plants of the Year in 2004; invasive Plectranthus 8-11 var es -* S/L - assessment: Plectranthus parviflorus not a problem, varies Medium others not yet assessed Plumbago auriculata cvs. CS Fast 4 0000 l ? blue/white flowers all year; pest sensitive; NN 6-10 L-N temperatures in mid 20s kill it to the ground, but it Plumbago 9-11 ? 8-10 Any Medium comes back from the roots Med. Pteridium aquilinum NCS 4 000 0 1 L 3-6 , U L-N poisonous to livestock Bracken Fern 8-11 S/L 2-3 Medium Rudbeckia fulgida NC l Fast 4 0000 L N Rudbeckia 8-9 1. 3 S/L Low - Rudbeckia hirta NC E l Med. 4 2 3 000 0 large yellow-orange to reddish-orange flowers in Black-Eyed Susan 8-9 - 1-2 Any Me ium U L -N summer; does not tolerate prolonged, wet weather d NCS Fast 't Salvia spp. 8a- ' FL . 4 varies 0000 F* L-N " flowers variable; attracts wildlife Salvia, Sage „` S 11 varies Medium 62 Sisyrinchium Fast - angustifolium NCS 1 L '/z -1`/z? 0000 1 t? L-N blue flowers in spring Blue-eyed Grass $ 11 '/2 -1'h Any Medium Solenostemon Fast j _ purple flowers in summer; many cultivars; 'Hurricane scutellorioides NCS NN varies + 0000 F* 1 L-N Louise' was one of the FNGLA Plants of the Year in Coleus 8-11 ? varies Any L 2005; watch for mealybugs, caterpillars, fungal ow diseases Med. Solida o s pp. g pp• G ld d 1 1 ; ? 2-6 o F-W H yellow flowers in summer-fall; large colonies form in o enro 8-10 NN -? '/2--2 S High some species Sphaeropteris cooperi S lOb NN Slow ? 12 18 0000 Australian Tree Fern - - ? S/L L-N also known as Alsophila cooperi 11 8-15 Low Sprekeha formosissima NCS Fast 0000 Aztec Lily, Jacobean Lily, 8- NN 1-2 M red flowers in spring-summer St. James Lily lOb 1-2 ? S/L Low - Fast ?? flowers variable; invasive assessment: Stachytarpheta spp. NCS [- 1- 2-8 _ 0000 ?? ? f M Stachytarpheta urticifolia assessed as Porterweed 8-11 \N 3-4 ? Any Medium caution-manage to prevent escape in N C'S (incomplete conclusions); others not assessed Fast Stokesia laevis NC + 0000 ? Stokes' Aster 8_9 1 1: 1-2 ? S/L, L-N blue/white flowers in summer; many cultivars 1-2 High Tulbaghia violacea NCS 8 K M-F ? 1 2 00 o o 0 _ lavender flowers in spring-fall; relatively pest free; Society Garlic a- - ? SQL L-N does not flower well in shade; plant has strong garlic 11 1-2 High scent 63 Scientific name m _ > z Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ r Common Name(s) z ° Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum ° cn Comments F Spread text. Drou ht Zamia pumila NC Slow 4. o000 l also known as Zamia floridana ; Florida's only native cycad; seeds and caudex poisonous; sole larval food Coontie Florida i? t 1.-5 H , --p. Any plant for atala butterfly; pest sensitive; temperatures Arrowroot, Florida Zamia 11 3-5 High in low 20s turn foliage brown CS Slow Zamia furfuracea 4 0000 H seeds and caudex poisonous; freezes in central Cardboard Plant 9b- NN 2 - 5 Any Florida and can come back 11 5 - 8 High Fast '. Zephyranthes spp. NCS I t 4 ' 0000 w? white/yellow/pink red flowers in spring-fall; watch Rain Lily, Zephyr Lily 8-11 \N /2 1 -* Any M for maggots, chewing insects, botrytis i /z -1 Medium d. ?l Zingiber Zerumbet NCS 4 ? 4 0000 red, fragrant flowers in fall; used in floral Pine Cone Ginger 8-11 NN -p. Any M arrangements; tolerates occasionally wet soil 4-6 Medium Annuals Med. Ageratum spp. NCS NN 4 2 1 0000 , -?? L-N many cultivars; purple/white flowers all year Ageratum 8-11 ? Any /z -1 Low ' Fast Amaranthus spp. NCS 1 1 4 0000 .?? many cultivars; attractive foliage; inconspicuous Amaranth 8-11 NN 1-2 1-2 -* Any Medium M flowers Angelonia angustifolia NCS Fast 4 0000 1 . white and/or blue flowers in summer; can be grown NN 1-3 U as an annual bedding plant but survives winters in Angelonia 9-11 + 1-3 Any Medium zones 9 and 10 64 Slow i flowers variable; watch for powdery mildew and Begonia semperflorens NCS NN ? '/2 -1 0000 L-N nematodes; grows as an annual in north and central Wax Begonia 8-l l '/z -1 ? Any Low regions, can be a perennial in south Florida Caladium x hortulanum NCS Fast ? 2 1 0000 L N good container plant; attractive foliage leaves die ink/white/silver/bronze/ reen) d/ / NN - - g ; (re rose p Caladium 8-11 1-2 -? Any Medium back naturally in the fall; pest sensitive Fast ` " Calendula spp. NCS NN ? 2 0000 ?-f M Yellow/orange flowers in winter-spring Pot Marigold 8-11 1-1' ? /z Any Low Catharanthus roseus CS Med. white/pink/purple flowers all year; watch for /di if t h i d f i i i d 9b OK/ ? 1 2 0000 M sease oo muc cronutr ent e ic enc es m Periwinkle, Ma agascar - C - ? Any moisture; invasive assessment: not a problem in N Periwinkle, Vinca 11 1-2 High and C; caution-manage to prevent escape in S Fast 0 Celosia spp. NCS NN + z 2 o • • o L-N many cultivars; flowers variable, in summer Celosia 8-11 V /2 -1 ? Any Low NCS - Fast Florida's state wildflower; orange/yellow flowers in Coreopsis spp. 8a- 1 1,- ? 1-4 0000 ; M summer; may be annual or short-lived perennial, Tickseed, Coreopsis lOb NN ? 1-3 Any High *AL depending on species NCS Med. Gazania spp 8b NN ? , 2 1 0000 M yellow/orange/red flowers in summer; no major pest Treasure Flower Gazania 1 ? Any problems, but roots may rot from overwatering , 11 2 High Impatiens spp. NCS NN Med. f /z -1 o • • o ._- L-N flowers variable Impatiens 8-11 1 ? Any None 65 Scientific name c m _ M E Growth Soil Soil Light Range/ w . Common Name(S) a eo c Height pH, Moisture/ Optimum in Comments Z Spread text. Drought '*. NCS Fast white flowers in summer; no major pest problems, Justicia brandegeana 8b- 8b- NN 2-6 4 0000 : ? - L -N but watch for caterpillars; grow in full sun for Shrimp Plant 11 2-4 -* Any Medium "Ill compact growth and better flowering; killed to ground when freezes but comes back Justicia carnea NCS Slow 4 0000 flowers variable, in summer-fall; caterpillars Jacobinia, Flamingo Plant 8b- NN 3-6 ? Any L-N occasionally eat foliage; watch for mealybugs; killed 11 2-3 Low to ground at 20 degrees but emerges in spring S Fast Justicia spicigera I Ob- NN 4 5 + 0000 0 L-N orange flowers in summer Orange Plum Any 11 3-5 Low Lobularia maritima NCS NN . Med 4 1 0000 L- Y L N purple/white/pink flowers in winter; tolerates light Sweet Alyssum 8-11 2 -* Any - frost h -1 Medium Monarda punctata Fast n Spotted Horsemint, NC I'l 4 1 3 000 0 H i k fl i f ll Dotted Horsemint, 8b-9 - An Any n owers n summer- p a 2-4 Medium Spotted Beebalm CS Med. C Pachystachys lutea 9b NN 4 2 3 0000 F* Golden Shrimp Plant - - An Any L-N yellow flowers in spring-fall 11 2-3 Low Pentas lanceolata NCS 8b NN Fast 4 2 4 0000 ?' many cultivars; red/pink/white/lilac flowers in Pentas, Starflower - - Any M summer; no pest problems; freezing temperatures kill 11 2-3 Medium plant to the ground 66 Petunia x hybrida NCS Fast , , ? o0*o 0 -1 M many colors of flowers, in fall-spring; watch for ill d hid l d ild t b NN /z -1 /z erp ars an ap s; mea y owny m ew, ca ugs, Petunia 8-11 1 ? Any Low can be grown as a perennial in south Florida Rudbeckia fulgida NC 11 Fast 3 + 0000 L-N Rudbeckia 8-9 . 3 ? S/L Low Rudbeckia hirta NC 11 Med. 2-3 + 0000 L-N large yellow-orange to reddish-orange flowers in Black-Eyed Susan 8-9 . ? Any summer; does not tolerate prolonged, wet weather 1 2 Medium Solenostemon Fast purple flowers in summer; many cultivars; 'Hurricane ' NCS NN ? i 0000 ? N L Louise was one of the FNGLA Plants of the Year in scutellorioides 8-11 var es ? Any - 2005; watch for mealybugs, caterpillars, fungal Coleus varies Low diseases Tagetes spp. NCS NN Fast 3 + 1 0000 L N i bl fl Marigold 8-11 - S/L - owers var a e 1 ? Medium Torenia fournieri NCS NN Med. , , _* z o o } L N lavendar/pink/blue/white flowers in spring-fall; watch ill d l f Wishbone Flower 8-11 l S/L or caterp ars an ugs s 2 V/2 Low Viola spp. NC 1-1 Fast /2 -1 0690 L-N Violet, Johnny-jump-up 8-9 \\ /z -1 ? S/L Low Viola x wittrockiana NCS NN Slow '/z -1 + 0000 L-N many cultivars; flowers variable, all year; no pest Pansy 8-11 Any problems; needs regular watering in warm weather t /z -1 ? Low Fast many cultivars with various colors and flower sizes, Zinnia hybrids NCS NN ,/z 3 f 0000 L -N flowering all year; watch for stem borers, chewing Zinnia 8-11 1 ? Any Hi h * insects and downy mildew; choose cultivars resistant g 1 to mildew; used for cut flowers 67 References and Additional Information: Black, R.J. and E.F. Gilman. 2004. Landscape Plants for the Gulf and South Atlantic Coasts. University Press of Florida, Gainesville. 230 Pp- Broschat, T.K. and A.W. Meerow. 1999. Betrock's Reference Guide to Florida's Landscape Plants. Betrock Information Systems, Inc., U.S.A. 428 pp. Dehgan, B. 1998. Landscape Plants for Subtropical Climates. University Press of Florida, Gainesville. 638 pp. Floridata Plant Profiles. 2005. http://Floridata.com Haehle, R.G. and J. Brookwell. 2004. Native Florida Plants. Taylor Trade Publishing, New York. 400 pp. Meerow, A.W. 1999. Betrock's Guide to Landscape Palms. Betrock Information Systems. Hollywood, FL. 138 pp. Nelson, G. 2003. 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University Press of Florida, Gainesville. 468 pp. University of Florida Environmental Horticulture Department, Woody Ornamental Landscape pages by Ed Gilman: Landscape Plant Fact Sheets: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/shrubs/ Palm Fact Sheets: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/palms.html Tree Fact Sheets: http://orb.at.ufl.edu/FloridaTrees/ 68 University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), EDIS publications (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu): Annual Flowers for Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG018 Bedding Plants: Selection, Establishment and Maintenance: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG319 Bulbs for Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG029 Butterfly Gardening in Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW057 Common Native Wildflowers of North Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP061 Drought Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP022 Florida Native Aquatic Plants for Ornamental Water Gardens: ht!p://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP095 Flowering Perennials for Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG035 Groundcovers for Central Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH138 Groundcovers for Florida Homes: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP016 Groundcovers for North Florida: h"://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH137 Groundcovers for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH139 Landscape Trees for Energy Conservation - South Florida Trees: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP018 Landscaping to Attract Birds in South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP021 Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW175 Low Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP107 Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes: ht!p://edis.ifas.ufi.edu/EPO 11 Native Groundcovers for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH402 Native Landscape Plants for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP222 Native Plants that Attract Wildlife: Central Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW062 Native Shrubs for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH159 Native Trees for North Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP007 Native Trees for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH157 North Florida Landscape Plants for Wet Areas: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG253 North Florida Landscape Plants for Shaded Areas: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG252 Ornamental Palms for North Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP019 Ornamental Palms for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP009 Ornamental Trees for Central Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP014 Ornamental Trees for North Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP015 Salt Tolerance of Landscape Plants for North Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WO014 Salt Tolerance of Landscape Plants for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WO012 Salt-Tolerant Plants for Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP012 Selected Shrubs for Central Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP033 Selected Shrubs for North Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG344 Trees for Central Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH141 Trees for North Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH140 Trees for South Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH142 Vines for Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG097 69 Index to Common Names Common Name Scientific Name Page Common Name Scientific Name Page African Iris Dietes iridoides 56 Bamboo Bambusa spp. 26 African Lily Agapanthus africanus 52 Bamboo Palm Chamaedorea spp. 49 Agave Agave spp. 25,53 Bamboo Palm Dypsis lutescens 49 Ageratum Ageratum spp. 64 Banana Musa spp. 21,33 Airplants Bromeliaceae 54 Barometer Bush Leucophyllum frutescens 38 Alexander Palm Ptychosperma elegans 50 Barroom Plant Aspidistra elatior 43,54 Algerian Ivy Hedera canariensis 41,45 Bay Cedar Suriana rnaritima 35 Aloe Aloe spp. 38,53 Bay Oak Persea borbonia 15 Amaranth Amaranthus spp. 64 Beach Rosemary Conradina spp. 47 Amaryllis Hippeastrum spp. 58 Beach Sunflower Helianthus debilis 58 American Elm Ulmus americana 11 Beautyberry Callicarpa americana 27 American Hophornbeam Ostrya virginiana 15 Bigleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla 31 American Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana 12 Bird of Paradise Strelitzia regime 40 American Hornbeam Ostrya virginiana 15 Bismarck Palm Bismarckia nobilis 'Silver Select' 48 American Planetree Platanus occidentalis 9 Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica 8 American Wisteria Wisteria frutescens 43 Black Mangrove Avicennia germinans 11 Angelonia Angelonia angustifolia 53,64 Black Olive Bacida buceras 6 Areea Palm Dypsis lutescens 49 Blackberry Lily Belamcanda chinensis 54 Asiatic Jasmine Trachelospermum asiatlcum 46 Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta. 62,67 Australian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica 56 Black-Eyed Susan Vine Thunbergia alata 43 Australian Tree Fern Sphaeropteris cooperi 63 Blanket Flower Gaillardia pulchella 57 Autumn Fern Dryopteris eythrosora 56 Blanket Flower Gaillardia spp. 57 Autumn Fern Dryopteris spp. 44,56 Blazing Star Liatris spp. 60 Avocado Persea americana 15 Blood Lily Haemanthus rnultiflorus 58 Awabuki Viburnum Viburnum odoratissimum var. 24 37 Blue Daze Evolvtdus glomeratus ssp. 44,57 awabuki , grandiflorus Azalea Rhododendron cvs. 35 Blue Flag Iris Iris hexagona 59 Aztec Lily Sprekelia formosissima 63 Blue Flag Iris Iris vi.rgi.nica 59 Bahama Lysiloma Lysiloma latisiliquum 8 Blue Phlox Phlox divaricata 62 Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum 11 Blueberry vaccinium spp. 36 70 Blue-eyed Grass Sisyrinchium angustifolium 63 Cape Jasmine Gardenia jasminoides 30 Bluestem Grass Andropogon spp. 46 Cardboard Plant Zamia furfuracea 40, 52, 64 Blue-stem Palmetto Sabal minor 35,51 Carolina Allspice Calycanthus floridus 27 Bluff Oak Quercus austrina 9 Carolina Ash Fraxinus caroliniana 7 Border Grass Liriope muscari 45,60 Carolina Aster Symphyotricum carolinianum 40 Bottlebrush Callistemon spp. 17, 27 Carolina Coralbead Cocculus laurifolius 29 Bougainvillea Bougainvillea cvs. 41 Carolina Jessamine Gelsemium sempervirens 41 Bracken Fern Pteridium aquilinum 62 Carpentaria Palm Carpentaria acuminata 12,49 Brazilian Grape Myrciaria cauliflora 21 Carpet Bugleweed Ajuga reptans 43,53 Brazilian Grape Tree Myrciaria cauliflora 21 Cast Iron Plant Aspidistra elatior 43,54 Brittle Thatch Palm Thrinax morrisii 51 Cedar Elm Ulmus crassifolia 11 Bromeliads Bromeliaceae 54 Celosia Celosia spp. 65 Buccaneer Palm Pseudophoenix sargentii 50 Century plant Agave spp. 25,53 Buckthorn Sideroxylon spp. 23 Chalcas Murraya paniculata 33 Bugleweed Ajuga reptans 43,53 Chamaedorea Chamaedorea spp. 49 Bush Allamanda Allamanda neriifolia 25,40 Chamal Dioon edule 49 Bush Clock Vine Thunbergia erecta 36 Chapman's Oak Quercus chapmanii 15 Bush Daisy Gamolepis spp. 38 Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus 37 Bush Trumpet Allamanda neriifolia 25,40 Chickasaw Plum Prunus angustifolia 22 Butterfly Bush Buddleia lindleyana 26 Chinese Elm Ulmus parviflora and cvs. 11 Butterfly Ginger Hedychium spp. 58 Chinese Fringe Bush Loropetalum chinense 32 Butterfly Iris Dietes iridoides 56 Chinese Fringetree Chionanthus retusus 18 Butterfly Lily Hedychium spp. 58 Chinese Holly Ilex cornuta 20,31 Butterfly Weed Asclepias spp. 53 Chinese Juniper Juniperus chinensis 32 Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis 18,28 Chinese Mahonia Mahonia fortunei 38 Buttonsage Lantana involucrata 60 Cinnamon Barak Canella winterana 18 Buttonwood Conocarpus erectus 6,29 Cinnamon Fern Osmunda cinnamomea 61 Cabbage Palm Sabal palmetto 51 Citrus Citrus spp. 19 Cabbage Palmetto Sabal palmetto 51 Cleyera Ternstroemia gymnanthera 36 Caladium Caladium x hortulanum 44,54,65 Climbing Aster Symphyotricum carolinianum 40 Camellia Camellia japonica 17,27 Climbing Hydrangea Decumaria barbara 41 Canary Ivy Hedera canariensis 41,45 Cocculus Cocculus laurifolius 29 Canna Lily Canna spp. 55 Cocoplum Chrysobalanus icaco 28 71 Common Name Scientiffc Name Page Common Name Scientific Name Page Coleus Solenostemon scutellorioides 63,67 Dwarf Jasmine Trachelospermum asiaticum 46 Common Maidenhair Adiantum capillus-veneris 52 Dwarf Lilyturf Ophiopogon japonicas 47 Common Witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana 30 Dwarf Liriopoe Ophiopogon japonicas 47 Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides 43,46 Dwarf Palmetto Sabal minor 35,51 Coontie Zamia pumila. 40,52, 64 Dwarf Schefflera Heptapleurum arboricolum 31 Coral Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens 42 Dwarf Sugar Palm Arenga engleri 17,48 Coral Plant Russelia equisetiformis 39 East Palatka Holly Ilex x attenuata and cvs. 13 Cordgrass Spartina spp. 47 Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis 12 Coreopsis Coreopsis spp. 55 Eastern Sweetshrub Calycanthus floridus 27 Cow Itch Vine Decumaria barbara 41 Elderberry Sambucus spp. 23,35 Crape Jasmine Tabernaemontana divaricata 16,36 Elephant Ears Alocasia spp. 53 Crape/Crepe Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica 14 Elliott's Lovegrass Eragrostis elliottii 47 Crape/Crepe Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 14 English Dogwood Philadelphus inodorus 34 Crape/Crepe Myrtle Lagerstroemia speciosa 14 English Ivy Hedera helix 41,45 Creeping Juniper Juniperus horizontalis 45 European Fan Palm Chamaerops humilis 18,49 Crimson Pygmy Berberis thunbergii 26 Evergreen Paspalum Paspahmt quadrifarium 42 Crinum Lily Crinum spp. 55 Evergreen Wisteria Millettia reticulata 42 Cross Vine Bignonia capreolata 41 Fakahatchee Grass Tripsacum dactyloides 48 Croton Codiaeum variegation 29 False Heather Cuphea hyssopifolia 55 Crown Grass Paspalum quadrifarium 42 False Rosemary Conradina spp. 47 Curcuma Curcuma spp. 55 Fan Palm Livistona spp. 50 Dahoon Holly Ilex cassine 13 Feijoa Acca sellowiana 25 Daisy Bush Euryops spp. 57 Fetterbush Agarista populifolia 25 Date Palms Phoenix spp. 50 Fetterbush Lyonia lucida 38 Daylily Hemerocallis spp. 58 Fiddlewood Citharexylum spinosum 19,28 Desert Cassia Senna polyphylla 23,35 Firebush Hamelia patens 30 Devil's Walkingstick Aralia spinosa 16,25 Firecracker Flower Crossandra spp. 55 Dioon Dioon edule 49 Firecracker Plant Russelia equisetiformis 39 Doghobble Agarista populifolia 25 Firecracker Plant Russelia sarmentosa 39 Dotted Horsemint Monarda punctata. 66 Firespike Odontonema strictum. 61 Downy Jasmine Jasminum multiflorum 32,42 Fish Poison Tree Piscidia piscipula 9 Dutchman's Pipe Aristolochia spp. 40 Flamingo Plant Justicia carnea 59,66 72 Flatwoods Plum Prunus umbellata 22 Goldenrod Solidago spp. 63 Flax Lily Dianella spp. 56 Grape Vitis spp. 43 Florida Arrowroot Zamia pumila 40,52,64 Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica 7 Florida Azalea Rhododendron austrinum 35 Green Bismarck Palm Bismarckia nobilis 48 Florida Buckeye Aesculus pavia 16 Gregorywood Bucida buceras 6 Florida Gama Grass Tripsacum floridana 48 Groundsel Tree Baccharis halimifolia 17,26 Florida Maple Acer barbatum 6 Gumbo Limbo Bursera simaruba 11 Florida Privet Forestiera segregata 20,30 Halesia Halesia spp. 7 Florida Thatch Palm Thrinax radiata 51 Harrington Plum Yew Cephalotaxus harringtonia 18,28 Florida Zamia Zamia pumila 40,52,64 Hawthorn Crataegus spp. 13,29 Formosa Palm Arenga engleri 17,48 Heliconia Heliconia spp. 58 Fortune's Mahonia Mahonia fortunei 38 Hibiscus Hibiscus spp. 31 Foxtail Palm Wodyetia bifurcata 52 Hickories Carya spp. 6 Fragrant Olive Osmanthus fragrans 33 Hidden Lily Curcuma spp. 55 Frangipani Plumeria rubra 22 Holly Fern Cyrtomium falcatum 44 French Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla 31 Holly Grape Mahonia fortunei 38 Fringetree Chionanthus virginicus 19 Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens 42 Gallberry Ilex glabra 20 Hopbush Dodonaea viscosa 19 Gamma Grass Tripsacum dactyloides 48 Horizontal Juniper Juniperus horizontalis 45 Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides 30 Horned Holly Ilex cornuta 20,31 Gazania Gazania spp. 57,65 Hurricane Lily Lycoris spp. 60 Geiger Tree Cordia sebestena 13 Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla 31 Giant Bird of Paradise Strelitzia nicolai 35,40 Impatiens Impatiens spp. 59,65 Giant Leather Fern Acrostichum danaeifolium 25,52 Indian Hawthorn Raphiolepis spp. 23,39 Giant Taro Alocasia spp. 53 Indian Wood-oats Chasmanthium latifolium 46 Giant Yellow Shrimp Plant Barleria micans 26 Inkberry Scaevola plumieri 46 Gloriosa Lily Gloriosa spp. 57 Ironwood Carpinus caroliniana 12 Glory Bush Tibouchina urvilleana 36 Jaboticaba Myrciaria cauliflora 21 Glossy Abelia Abelia x grandiflora 24 Jacaranda Jacaranda mimosifolia 14 Golden Dewdrop Duranta erector 29 Jacobean Lily Sprekelia formosissima 63 Golden Shower Cassia fistula 12 Jacobinia Justicia carnea 59,66 Golden Shrimp Plant Pachystachys lutea 61,66 Jamaica Caper Tree Capparis cynophallophora 18,27 Golden Trumpet Tree Tabebuia chrysotricha 16 Jamaican Dogwood Piscidia piscipula 9 73 Common Name Scientific Name Page Common Name Scientific Name Page Japanese Aralia Fatsia japonica 30 Liriope Liriope muscari 45,60 Japanese Barberry Berberis thunbergii 26 Live Oak Quercus virginiana 10 Japanese Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 14 Loblolly Bay Gordoni.a lasianthus 7 Japanese Juniper Juniperus chin.ensis 32 Longleaf Pine Pinus palustris 9 Japanese Plum Yew Cephalotaxus harringtonia 18,28 Loquat Eriobotrya japonica 13 Japanese Privet Ligustrum japonicum 21,32 Loropetalum Loropetalum chinense 32 Japanese Shield Fern Dryopteris eythrosora 56 Louisiana Iris Iris hexagona 59 Japanese Wood Fern Dryopteris eythrosora 56 Macarthur Palm Ptychosperma macarthurii 50 Jelly Palm Butia capitata 17,48 Madagascar Periwinkle Catharanthus roseus 44,55,65 Jerusalem Thorn Parkinsonia aculeata 22 Madagascar Widow's Thrill Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 60 Johnny-jump-up Viola spp. 67 Mahogany Fern Didymochlaena truncatula 56 Julian's berberis Berberis julianae 26 Majesty Palm Ravenea rivularis 50 Kalanchoe Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 60 Mallows Hibiscus spp. 31 Kentia Palm Howea forsterana 49 Mandevilla Mandevilla cvs. 42 Key Thatch Palm Thrinax morrisii 51 Mango Mangifera indica 14 King's Mantle Thunbergia erecta 36 Marbleberry Ardisia escallonioides 17,25 Lacebark Elm Ulnzus parviflora and cvs. 11 Marigold Tagetes spp. 67 Large Lady Palm Rhapis excelsa 51 Marlberry Ardisia escallonioides 17,25 Lasiandra Tibouchina urvilleana 36 Mary Nell Holly Ilex x'Mary Nell' 20,31 Laurel Oak Quercus hemisphaerica 9 Maypop Passiflora incarnate 42 Laurel Oak Quercus laurifolia 10 Mexican Heather Cuphea hyssopifolia 55 Laurelleaf Snailseed Cocculus laurifolius 29 Mexican Palo Verde Parkinsonia aculeata 22 Leather Fern Acrostichum danaeifolium 25,52 Mexican Sago Dioon edule 49 Leatherleaf Fern Rumohra adiantiformis 45 Milkweed Asclepias spp. 53 Leatherwood Cyrilla racemiflora 19,29 Miniature Fishtail Palm Chamaedorea spp. 49 Licuala Palm Licuala grandis 49 Miniature Holly Malpighia coccigera 39 Ligustrum Ligustrum japonicum 21,32 Mondo Grass Ophiopogon japonicas 47 Lily of the Nile Agapanthus africanus 52 Monkey Grass Liriope muscari 45,60 Lily Turf Liriope muscari 45,60 Morning Glory Ipomoea spp. 41 Lindheimer's Beeblossom Gaura lindheimeri 57 Muhly Grass Muhlenbergia capillaris 47 Lindley's Butterflybush Buddleia lindleyana 26 Musclewood Carpinus caroliniana 12 Lion's Ear Leonotis leonurus 60 Mustard Tree Capparis cynophallophora 18,27 74 Myrtle Holly Ilex myrtifolia 13 Pecan Carya spp. 6 Myrtle Oak Quercus myrtifolia 23 Pentas Pentas lanceolata 61,66 Myrtleleaf Holly Ilex myrtifolia 13 Peregrina Jatropha integerrima 21,32 Narrowleaf Sunflower Helianthus angustifolius 58 Perennial Peanut Arachis glabrata 43 Natal Plum Carissa macrocarpa 27,44 Periwinkle Catharanthus roseus 44,55,65 Necklace Pod Sophora tomentosa 23 Periwinkle Vinca major 46 Nectarine Prunus persica var. nucipersica 22 Petunia Petunia x hybrida 67 Needle Palm Rhapidophyllum hystrix 50 Philodendron Philodendron cvs. 34,61 Nellie R. Stevens Holly flex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' 20 Pigeonberry Duranta erecta 29 Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium 46 Pigeonplum Coccoloba diversifolia 12 Northern Slash Pine Pinus elliottii var. elliottii 8 Pindo Palm Butia capitata 17,48 Nosegay Plumeria rubra 22 Pine Cone Ginger Zingiber zerumbet 64 Nuttall Oak Quercus nuttallii 10 Pineapple Guava Acca sellowiana 25 Oakleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia 31 Pineland Lantana Lantana depressa 38 Oblongleaf Snakeherb Dyschoriste oblongifolia 44,56 Pink Allamanda Mandevilla cvs. 42 Orange Jasmine Murraya paniculata 33 Pink Trumpet Tree Tabebuia heterophylla 16 Orange Jessamine Cestrum aurantiacum 28 Pinwheel Flower Tabernaemontana divaricata 16,36 Orange Jessamine Murraya paniculata 33 Pinxter Azalea Rhododendron canescens 35 Orange Plum Justicia spicigera 59,66 Pipestem Agarista populifolia 25 Oregon Hollygrape Mahonia bealei 33 Pipevine Aristolochia spp. 40 Overcup Oak Quercus lyrata 15 Pittosporum Pittosporum cvs. 34 Oxhorn Bucida Bucida buceras 6 Plectranthus Plectranthus spp. 62 Pampasgrass Cortaderia selloana 47 Plumbago Plumbago auriculata cvs. 62 Panic Grass Panicum virgatum 47 Podocarpus Podocarpus macrophyllus 34 Pansy Viola x wittrockiana 67 Poinciana Caesalpinia spp. 12,38 Paperplant Fatsia japonica 30 Pond Cypress Taxodium ascendens 11 Paradise Tree Simarouba glauca 10 Pop Ash Frazinus caroliniana 7 Passion Vine Passiflora incarnata 42 Porterweed Stachytarpheta spp. 63 Paurotis Palm Acoelorrhaphe wrightii 48 Pot Marigold Calendula spp. 65 Pawpaw Asimina spp. 25,54 Powderpuff Calliandra spp. 17, 27 Peach Prunus persica 22 Powderpuff Mimosa strigillosa 60 Peacock Ginger Kaempferia spp. 59 Pride of India Lagerstroemia speciosa 14 Pear Pyrus spp. 15 Princess Flower Tibouchina urvilleana 36 75 Common Name Purple Coneflower Purple Lovegrass Purple Trumpet Tree Pygmy Fringetree Queen's Crape Myrtle Queen's Wreath Rain Lily Rain-of-Gold Red Bay Red Buckeye Red Cedar Red Mangrove Red Maple Retama River Birch River Oats Rose Rosemary Rotund Holly Round Holly Roundleaf Holly Royal Fern Royal poinciana Rudbeckia Ruffled Fan Palm Rusty Blackhaw Rusty Lyonia Sabal Palm Sage Salt-bush Salvia Sand Live Oak Scientific Name Page Common Name Scientific Name Page Echinacea purpurea 57 Sandankwa Viburnum Viburnum suspensum 37 Eragrostis spectabilis 47 Sargent's Palm Pseudophoenix sargentii 50 Ta.bebuia impetiginosa 16 Sasanqua Camellia sasanqua 17,27 Chionanthus pygmaeus 18,28 Sasanqua Camellia Camellia sasanqua 17,27 Lagerstroemia speciosa 14 Satinleaf Chrysophyllum oliviforme 12 Petraea volubilis 42 Saucer Magnolia Magnolia x soulangiana 21 Zephyranthes spp. 64 Saw Cabbage Palm Acoelorrhaphe wrightii 48 Galphimia glauca 30 Saw Fern Blechnum serrulatum 54 Persea borbonia 15 Saw Palmetto Serena repens 51 Aesculus Pavia 16 Sawtooth Oak Quercus acutissima 9 Janiperus virginiana 7 Scarletbush Hamelia patens 30 Rhizophora mangle 16 Scrub Mints Conradina spp. 47 Acer rubrum 6 Scrub Palmetto Sabal etonia 39,51 Parkinsonia aculeata 22 Sea Myrtle Baccharis halimifolia 17,26 Betula nigra 6 Seagrape Coccoloba uvifera 19,29 Chasmanthium latifolium 46 Selloum Philodendron sellown 34 Rosa spp. 39 Sentry Palm Howea forsterana 49 Rosmarinus spp. 39 Seven Weeks Fern Rumohra adiantiformis 45 Ilex rotunda 14 Shell Flower Alpinia spp. 53 Ilex rotunda 14 Shell Ginger Alpinia spp. 53 Ilex rotunda 14 Shining Jasmine Jasminum nitidum 32 Osmunda regalis 61 Shiny Lyonia Lyonia lucida 38 Delonix regia 13 Shore Juniper Juniperus conferta 45 Rudbeckiafulgida 62,67 Shortleaf Fig Ficus citrifolia 13 Licuala grandis 49 Shrimp Plant Justicia brandegeana 59,66 Viburnum rufidulum 24,37 Shumard Oak Quercus shumardii 10 Lyonia ferruginea 33 Silver Buttonwood Conocarpus erectus 6,29 Sabal palmetto 51 Silver Palm Coccothrinax argentata 49 Salvia spp. 62 Silver Trumpet Tree Tabebuia aurea 23 Baccharis halimifolia 17,26 Silverbell Halesia spp. 7 Salvia spp. 62 Silverleaf Leucophyllum frutescens 38 Quercus geminata 23 Simpson's Stopper Myrcianthes fragrans 21,33 76 Skyflower Duranta erecta 29 Stokes' Aster Stokesia laevis 63 Slender Lady Palm Rhapis humilis 51 Stoppers Eugenia spp. 20,30 Small Sand Live Oak Quercus geminata 23 Strangler Fig Ficus aurea 6 Small-Leaf Confederate Trachelospermum asiaticum 46 Sunshine Mimosa Mimosa strigillosa 60 Jasmine Swamp Bay Persea palustris 15 Snake Lily Amorphophallus spp. 53 Swamp Chestnut Quercus michauxii 10 Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea 63 Swamp Chestnut Oak Quercus michauxii 10 Solitaire Palm Ptychosperma elegans 50 Swamp Cyrilla Cyrilla racemiflora 19,29 Solitary Palm Ptychosperma elegans 50 Swamp Dogwood Cornus foemina 19 Southern Blackhaw Viburnum rufidulum 24,37 Swamp Fern Blechnum serrulatum 54 Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora 8 Swamp Sunflower Helianthus angustifolius 58 Southern Maidenhair Fern Adiantum capillus-veneris 52 Sweet Acacia Acacia farnesiana 16,. 24 Southern Red Cedar Juniperus silicicola 14 Sweet Alyssum Lobularia maritima 66 Southern Red Oak Quercus falcata 9 Sweet Bay Magnolia Magnolia virginiana 8 Southern Slash Pine Pinus elliottii var. densa 8 Sweet Osmanthus Osmanthus fragrans 33 Southern Sugar Maple Acer barbatum 6 Sweet Pepperbrush Clethra alnifolia 28 Spanish Oak Quercus falcata 9 Sweet Viburnum Viburnum odoratissimum 24,37 Sparkleberry Vaccinium arboreum 36 Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 7 Spider Lily Hymenocallis spp. 59 Sycamore Platanus occidentalis 9 Spineless Yucca Yucca elephantipes 37 Tampa Mock Vervain Glandularia tampensis 45 Spiraea Spiraea spp. 39 Tampa Vervain Glandularia tampensis 45 Spiral Ginger Costus spp. 55 Taro Alocasia spp. 53 Spotted Beebalm Monarda punctata 66 Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica 56 Spotted Horsemint Monarda punctata 66 Tea Olive Osmanthus fragrans 33 Spruce Pine Pinus glabra 8 Templetree Plumeria rubra 22 St. Bernard's Lily Anthericum sanderii 43 Ternstroemia Ternstroemia gymnanthera 36 St. James Lily Sprekelia formosissima 63 Texas Olive Cordia boissieri 19 Star Anise Illicium spp. 21,31 Texas Ranger Leucophyllum frutescens 38 Star Jasmine Jasminum nitidum 32 Texas Sage Leucophyllum frutescens 38 Star Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides 43,46 Thryallis Galphimia glauca 30 Starflower Pentas lanceolata 61,66 Ti plant Cordyline spp. 29 Stiff Cornel Cornus foemina 19 Tickseed Coreopsis spp. 65 Stiff Dogwood Cornus foemina 19 Titi Cyrilla racemiflora 19,29 77 Common Name Scientific Name Page Common Name Scientific Name Page Toothed Midsorus Fern Blechman serrulatum 54 West Indian Mahogany Swietenia mahagoni 10 Trailing Lantana Lantana montevidensis 45 Whirling Butterflies Gaura lindheimeri 57 Treasure Flower Gazania spp. 57,65 White Ash Fraxinus americana 7 Tree Maidenhair Fern Didymochlaena truncatula 56 White Bird of Paradise Strelitzia nicolai 35,40 Tree Philodendron Philodendron selloum 34 White Gaura Gaura lindheimeri 57 Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicans 41 White Geiger Cordia boissieri 19 Trumpet Flower Bignonia capreolata 41 White Oak Quercus alba 9 Trumpet Vine Campsis radicans 41 Wild Banyan Tree Ficus citrifolia 13 Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera 7 Wild Cinnamon Canella winterana 18 Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera 7 Wild Coffee Psychotria nervosa 34 Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica 8 Wild Olive Osmanthus americanus 22,33 Turkey Oak Quercus falcata 9 Wild Sage Lantana involucrata 60 Twin Flower Dyschoriste oblongifolia 44,56 Wild Tamarind Lysiloma latisiliquum 8 Twinberry Myreianthes fragrans 21,33 Windmill Palm Trachycarpus fortunei 52 Vanuatu Fan Palm Licuala grandis 49 Winged Elm Ulmus alata 11 Varnish Leaf Dodonaea viscosa 19 Wintergreen Barberry Berberis julianae 26 Venus' Hair Fern Adiantum capillus-veneris 52 Wiregrass Aristida stricta var. beyrichiana 46 Vinca Catharanthus roseus 44,55,65 Wishbone Flower Torenia fournieri 67 Violet Viola spp. 67 Wood Vamp Decumaria barbara 41 Virginia Iris Iris virginica 59 Yaupon Holly Ilex vomitoria 20,31 Virginia Sweetspire Itea virginica 32 Yellow Allamanda Allamanda cathartica 40 Virginia Willow Itea virginica 32 Yellow Butterfly Palm Dypsis lutescens 49 Voodoo Lily Amorphophallus spp. 53 Yellow Elder Tecoma stans 24,36 Walking Iris Neomarica gracilis 61 Yellow Jasmine Gelsemium sempervirens 41 Walter's Viburnum Viburnum obovatum 24,37 Yellow Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera 7 Water Ash Fraxinus caroliniana 7 Yellow Tab Tabebuia aurea 23 Wax Begonia Begonia semperflorens 54,65 Yellow Trumpet Tree Tabebuia chrysotricha 16 Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera 21,33 Yellow Trumpetbush Tecoma stans 24,36 Weeping Fern Pine Podocarpus gracilior 15,34 Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow Brunfelsia grandiflora 26 Weeping Lantana Lantana depressa 38 Yucca Yucca spp. 37 Weeping Podocarpus Podocarpus gracilior 15,34 Zephyr Lily Zephyranthes spp. 64 Weeping Yew Podocarpus gracilior 15,34 Zinnia Zinnia hybrids 67 78 Index to Synonyms (Other Scientific Names Used) Other Scientific Name Name in List Common Name Page Acacia smallii Acacia farnesiana Sweet Acacia 16,24 Acer saccharum ssp. floridanum Acer barbatum Florida Maple 6 Alsophila cooperi Sphaeropteris cooperi Australian Tree Fern 63 Ampelaster carolinianus Symphyotricum carolinianum Carolina Aster, Climbing Aster 40 Angelica spinosa Aralia spinosa Devil's Walkingstick 16,25 Aristida beyrichiana Aristida stricta var. beyrichiana W,iregrass 46 Aster carolinianus Symphyotricum carolinianum Carolina Aster, Climbing Aster 40 Berberis bealei Mahonia bealei Oregon Hollygrape 33 Berberis fortunei Mahonia fortunei Fortune's Mahonia 38 Carissa grandiflora Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum 27,44 Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Dypsis lutescens Areca Palm, Yellow Butterfly Palm 49 Citharexylum fruticosum Citharexylum spinosum Fiddlewood 19,28 Dietes vegata Dietes iridoides African Iris 56 Duranta repens Duranta erecta Golden Dewdrop 29 Feijoa sellowiana Acca sellowiana Pineapple Guava 25 Gardenia angusta Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia 30 Leucothoe axillaris Agarista populifolia Pipestem 25 Moraea iridoides Dietes iridoides African Iris 56 Moraea vegeta Dietes iridoides African Iris 56 Scadoxus multiflorus Haemanthus multiflorus Blood Lily 58 ScheffZera arboricola Heptapleurum arboricolum Dwarf Schefflera 31 Tabebuia caraiba Tabebuia aurea Silver Trumpet Tree 23 Taxodium distichum var. nutans Taxodium ascendens Pond Cypress ]] Tibouchina semidecandra Tibouchina urvilleana Princess Flower 36 Verbena tampensis Glandularia tampensis Tampa Vervain 45 Viburnum awabuki Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki Awabuki Viburnum 24,37 Zamia floridana Zamia pumila Coontie 40,52 79 This publication was funded in part by a Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program Implementation grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through a contract with the Nonpoint Source Management Section of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 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This information was originally published February 2006, Reprinted with revisions February 2007, Florida Cooperative Extension Service. 0 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER December 3, 2009 Present: Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, and Councilmember Carlen Petersen- Also . William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City present: Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Richard Hull - Assistant City Attorney,. Cynthia E. Goudeau - City Clerk, and Rosemarie Call - Management Analyst. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 1. Call to Order - Mayor Frank Hibbard The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. 2. Invocation - Pastor Bob Brubaker of Christ Community Presbyterian Church 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Frank Hibbard 4. Presentations - Given 4.1 Youth for Human Rights Day Proclamation - Dustin McGahee, President of Youth for Human Rights Florida, and members Bryant Guzman and Mila VonDohmain - December 10, 2009 4.2 Appreciation for Clearwater's Veteran's Day - Bob Swick, CVA and Bob Lavender, Boys and Girls Club Suncoast. 4.3 We Care Fund - Jim Geary, Dir. Customer Service Residents were encouraged to donate to the fund, which is used to assist paying utility bills for people experiencing temporary financial difficulties. 4.4 Turkey Trot Council 2009-12-03 0 0 The City was thanked for its support. 4.5 Clearwater Human Rights Week Proclamation - December 5-12, 2009 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2009 City Council Meetinq as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2009 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda Marv Morrow suggested the City use social networking tools to increase voter turnout for municipal elections. Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM 7. Second Readings - Public Hearing 7.1 Adopt Ordinance 8070-09 on second reading, making EAR based amendments to the Community Development Code. Ordinance 8070-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8070-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 7.2 Adopt Ordinance 8116-09 on second readinq, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use designation for certain real property whose post office address is 1980 Kings Highway from Residential Medium (RM) to Transportation Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with existing Residential Medium. Council 2009-12-03 2 0 0 Ordinance 8116-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 8116-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 7.3 Adopt Ordinance 8118-09 on second reading, relating to historic designation, designating property located at 401 Cleveland Street, the Clearwater Evening Sun/Lokey Building, as a historic property under Community Development Code Section 4-607, providing for classification of the designation, providing for notice of the designation and recognition of the designated property by sign or marker. Ordinance 8118-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 8118-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 7.4 Adopt Ordinance 8119-09 on second reading, relating to historic designation, designating property located at 405 Cleveland Street, the Capitol/Royalty Theatre, as a historic property under Community Development Code Section 4-607, providing for classification of the designation, providing for notice of the designation and recognition of the designated property by sign or marker. Ordinance 8119-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran moved to pass Ordinance 8119-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. Council 2009-12-03 7.5 Adopt Ordinance 8121-09 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 13 Baywood Avenue into the corporate limits of the citv and redefining the boundarv lines of the citv to include said addition. Ordinance 8121-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8121-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 7.6 Adopt Ordinance 8122-09 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 13 Baywood Avenue, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU). Ordinance 8122-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 8122-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 7.7 Adopt Ordinance 8123-09 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 13 Baywood Avenue, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). Ordinance 8123-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 8070-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes'" Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. Council 2009-12-03 4 0 0 8. Consent Agenda - Approved as submitted. 8.1 Adopt Council Policy for an Audit Committee in compliance with Florida Statute 218.391, for selection of a Certified Public Accounting firm to perform the annual audit and approve the committee membership being one Councilmember, one citizen and three staff members. (consent) 8.2 Approve the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with Pinellas County for Utility Installation by Contractor for Phase III of the Dansville Redevelopment project. consent 8.3 Approve a Legal Services Agreement with Klausner and Kaufmann. PA, to serve as counsel in matters pertaining to the City Employees' benefits plan, deferred compensation plan and money purchase plan, at a rate of $300 per hour. consent 8.4 Award a contract (purchase order) to Navistar, Inc. of Wesley Chapel, FL in the amount of $113,347.00 for the purchase of one 2010 International Durstar with Nuway Grapple Body in accordance with Sec. 2.560)(d), Code of Ordinances - other governmental bid, authorize lease purchase under the City's master lease purchase agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same- consent 8.5 Appoint Michael Engelmann to the Environmental Advisory Board with the term to expire December 31, 2013. (consent) 8.6 Approve changing the January 2010 Council meeting to Thursday, January 14 at 6:00 p.m. and Work Session to Monday, January 11 at 9:00 a.m. (consent) Councilmember John Doran moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. City Manager Reports 9. Other Items on City Manager Reports 9.1 Support the repeal of the cap on the State and Local Housing Trust funds and the full appropriation of funding to Florida's Affordable Housing Programs in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and Adopt Resolution 09-50. The Florida Legislature enacted the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act in 1992, creating a dedicated revenue source for state and local housing trust funds. This revenue source funded state and local housing programs and assisted local governments in meeting the housing needs of its population. The Sadowski Act created the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Through the SHIP Program, the City of Clearwater's Economic Council 2009-12-03 Development and Housing Department has provided funding for the following housing activities: down payment and closing costs assistance, rehabilitation of owner occupied single-family dwellings, foreclosure prevention, acquisition/renovation of affordable multi-family dwelling and home ownership counseling services. The City of Clearwater's SHIP allocation was reduced by one (1) million dollars in funding for the 2009/2010 funding cycle. This represented over one-third (1/3) of our total budget for the City's housing programs. The Florida Housing Coalition, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties, along with our neighboring communities, are working together to stop the loss of SHIP and state housing trust fund monies. Resolution 09-50 supports the removal of the cap on the State local trust funds for housing programs. Councilmember John Doran moved to support the repeal of the cap on the State and Local Housing Trust funds and the full appropriation of funding to Florida's Affordable Housing Programs in Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Resolution 09-50 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to adopt Resolution 09-50. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 9.2 Approve submitting an amendment to City Charter Section 2.01(c)(3) to eliminate mandatory auditor rotation to City voters and pass Ordinance 8130-09 on first reading. The City Charter currently requires mandatory rotation of the audit firm employed for the annual audit every five years at a minimum. Mandatory auditor rotation creates additional audit costs and audit inefficiencies with uncertain potential benefits. A recent decrease in audit firms fully qualified to perform public-sector audits and the resulting lack of competition has made mandatory auditor rotation more costly and potentially counterproductive. Council 2009-12-03 6 0 0 Other safeguards currently exist to address the independence and objectivity of independent auditors, including recently enacted Florida Statutes Section 218.391 requiring selection of external auditors via a competitive request for proposals process managed by an audit committee appointed by the governing body. Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to amend Ordinance 8130-09 to reflect the following change in the ballot question: Shall Section 2.01(c)3 of the City Charter be amended as provided in Ordinance 8130-09 to require a Request for Proposals process every five years to select an independent auditor rather than a mandatory rotation of independent auditors every five years? The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 8130-09 was presented for first reading as amended and read by title only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8130-09 as amended on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 9.3 Accept submerged land lease 520344583 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Public Lands for use of state owned land under ten boat slips at the Downtown Boat Slips and adopt Resolution 09-49. The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (TIIF) of the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Public Lands requires the City of Clearwater to accept a lease instrument for use of a parcel of sovereign submerged land in Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, in Clearwater Harbor, Pinellas County, containing 39,801 square feet, more or less. Accepting this lease for submerged lands authorizes the City of Clearwater to use State owned bottomland for ten slips at the Downtown Boat Slips. The term of the lease will extend through July 26, 2019. In response to a question, Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris he did not believe the State will require payment in the future for the bottom land. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to accept the submerged land lease 520344583 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Public Lands for use of state owned land under ten boat slips at the Downtown Boat Slips. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Council 2009-12-03 7 • I?? Resolution 09-49 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to adopt Resolution 09-49. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 9.4 Provide direction and guidance to staff regarding possible implementation of a one way pair on south beach comprised of Coronado Drive and Hamden Drive. A FDOT style public meeting was held on November 4, 2009 from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center. Sixty-eight residents registered at the door and 32 comments have been returned to the city. There were 7 in favor, 9 may or may not support, and 16 absolutely opposed. The comments are provided with the agenda item. The one-way plan as presented at the meeting was developed to organize and improve traffic flow, long-term, on the beach, taking into account future development and safety for pedestrians as well as motorists. Maintenance of the one-way system would be by the Traffic Operations Division of the Engineering Department. Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said there have been no accidents near the Hyatt or Patel lot. It was suggested that Council delay decision on the one-way pair until after Spring Break to confirm need. Eighteen individuals spoke in opposition and 2 individuals suggested further study was needed. The Council recessed from 8:01 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding pedestrian safety, improvements needed to Hamden, and traffic exiting on Coronado. Council 2009-12-03 9 0 Staff was directed to re-surface Hamden Drive, delay decision of one-way pair on beach until after Spring Break and in the meantime take steps to prohibit left turns out of the Hyatt garage and Patel lot onto Coronado Drive. 9.5 Approve the 2010 State Legislative Package. The 2010 State Legislative Package includes supporting: continued funding for programs that benefit municipalities statewide such as Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) and Brownfields Cleanup; full funding of the housing trust funds under the Sadowski Act and State Aid to Libraries. Also included in the 2010 package is a local bill that removes the reverter clause from the beach Marina property in order to facilitate future redevelopment of that site in accordance with current state policies. The City, along with the Florida League of Cities, continues to oppose unfunded mandates and intrusions to municipal home rule authority. Staff was directed to add supporting permanent funding source for TBARTA. In response to a question, Fire Chief Jamie Geer said the State of Florida already requires a boater safety course for personal watercraft owners. State regulations do not address watercraft rentals. Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to add supporting a permanent funding source for TBARTA and to approve the 2010 State Legislative Package. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Miscellaneous Reports and Items 10. City Attorney Reports 10.1 Authorize a civil action on behalf of the City against Florida Power Corporation, and Florida Power Corporation d/b/a Progress Energy Florida, Inc., to seek to recover costs and expenses incurred during the construction of improvements on the Cleveland Street Streetscape Project and authorize a separate civil action on behalf of the City against Florida Power Corporation, and Florida Power Corporation d/b/a Progress Energy Florida, Inc., to seek to recover costs and expenses incurred during the construction of improvements on the Beach Walk Coronado Drive project. Council 2009-12-03 9 Staff pulled item. 10.2 Repeal Section 30.053, Code of Ordinances, relating to nonconsensual towing of vehicles from private property and pass Ordinance 8117-09 on first reading. Section 30.053, Code of Clearwater, adopted in 1984, refers to regulations regarding nonconsensual tows of vehicles from private property. Section 715.07, Florida Statutes, already contains numerous regulations regarding nonconsensual tows of vehicles from private property. Those regulations overlap the regulations in Section 30.053. Sections 122-38 through 122-45, Pinellas County Code, also contain numerous regulations regarding nonconsensual tows of vehicles from private property and are enforceable within both the unincorporated and incorporated areas within Pinellas County. However, Section 30.053(2)(a)5.e., Code of Clearwater, contains a requirement that does not appear in Section 715.07, Florida Statutes, or Sections 122-38 through 122-45, Pinellas County Code. Section 30.053(2)(a)5.e. states "[t]he City shall require approval after inspection of these signs prior to the authorization by any city police officer of any towing or removal to ensure compliance subsection (2)(a)5." It has not been the policy of the police department, code enforcement, or traffic engineering to inspect the towing signs that private property owners place on their property. A private property owner who has a vehicle towed without having proper signage is subject to a civil cause of action by the vehicular owner, who would be able to recover damages, attorney's fees, and court costs pursuant to Section 715.07(4), Florida Statutes. Moreover, the vehicular owner can make a complaint with the Pinellas County Department of Justice and Consumer Services. Therefore, based on the redundancy of Section 30.053 and the non-enforcement of the inspection provision, Section 30.053, Code of Clearwater, should be repealed. One individual spoke in opposition. One individual expressed concern regarding the property owners not being provided information regarding signage placement requirements. It was requested the towing company be informed of the need to provide property owners the sign requirements. Council 2009-12-03 10 s • Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to repeal Section 30.053, Code of Ordinances, relating to nonconsensual towing of vehicles from private property. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 8117-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran moved to pass Ordinance 8117-09 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 11. City Manager Verbal Reports 11.1 City Manager Verbal Reports -None. 12. Council Discussion Items 12.1 Adopt Resolution 09-53 supporting the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council as hosts of the 2012 National Association of Regional Councils Annual Conference. It was stated that an official site has not been determined since the application process is still underway. If TBRC is successful, Clearwater will contribute $2000 in support. Councilmember John Doran moved to support the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council as hosts of the 2012 National Association of Regional Councils Annual Conference. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Resolution 09-53 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to adopt Resolution 09-53. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. 12.2 Clearwater High School - Fundamental Status Council 2009-12-03 11 It was stated that Clearwater High School is seeking a letter from the city supporting its request to be a Fundamental School. Consensus was to submit a letter of support. 12.3 Rental Vacancy Rates - Councilmember Gibson Vice Mayor Paul Gibson has expressed concern regarding pursuing additional affordable housing as there are vacancies in current facilities. In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing Director Geri Campos Lopez said rents are regulated if the housing complex receives any federal or state funds. The Clearwater Housing Authority has a waiting list for Section 8 housing. It was noted in the current economy there are those that cannot afford the rental rates and a lot of families are "doubling-up." Vice Mayor Paul Gibson requested to meet with Housing staff to obtain information on projects in the pipeline. 13. Other Council Action 13.1 Other Council Action Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated and reviewed upcoming events. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. 1Mayor City of Clearwater Attest Cit lerk Council 2009-12-3 12 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER October 20, 2009 DRAFT Present: Nicholas C. Fritsch Chair Thomas Coates Vice Chair Jordan Behar Board Member Frank L. Dame Board Member Richard Adelson Board Member Brian A. Barker Board Member Norma R. Carlough Acting Board Member Absent: Doreen DiPolito Board Member Also Present: Gina Grimes Attorney for the Board Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Michael L. Delk Planning Director Gina Clayton Assistant Planning Director Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: September 15, 2009 Member Behar moved to approve the minutes of the regular Community Development Board meeting of September 15, 2009, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. D. CONSENT AGENDA: The following cases are not contested by the applicant, staff, neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by a single vote at the beginning of f the meeting: (Items 1-8) 1. Case: FLD2009-08025 - 490 Mandalay Avenue Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: Mary G. Realty, Inc; North Beach Wine & Spirits, Inc. Agent: Katherine Cole, Esq., Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Bums, LLP. (911 Chestnut Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: 727-461-1818). Location: 0.40 acre located at the southwest corner of Mandalay Ave. and Baymont St. Atlas Page: 267A. Zoning: Tourist (T) District. Request: Flexible Development approval to permit a change of use from restaurant to alcoholic beverage sales within the Tourist (T) District within an existing 6,254 square-foot shopping center with 26 off-street parking spaces and no changes to the building height, structure setbacks, or building as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-803.C. Proposed Use: Alcoholic Beverage Sales. Community Development 2009-10-20 0 0 Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Beach Association and Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner Ill. See Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-08025 2009-10-20. Member Dane moved to approve Case FLD2009-08025 on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the application and the Staff Report, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report, with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 2. Pulled from Consent Agenda Case: FLD2007-06024 -1200 Rogers Street Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: John H. Meek, Jr. Agent: Renee Ruggiero, Northside Engineering Services Inc. (300 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765; phone: 727-443-2836; fax: 727-446-8036). Location: 0.154 acre located on the east side of Missouri Avenue at the northeast corner of Rogers Street and Missouri Avenue. Atlas Page: 2968. Zoning District: Commercial (C) District. Request: Extend the time frame of the Development Order. Proposed Use: Off Street Parking Lot. Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III. See Exhibits: Staff Letter FLD2007-06024 2009-10-20 and Staff Report FLD2007-06024 2009-10-20. Member Coates moved to accept Scott Kurleman as an expert witness in the fields of zoning, site plan analysis, planning in general, landscape ordinance, tree ordinance, and code enforcement. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. In response to a question, Planner III Scott Kurleman said Findings of Facts 6 contained a typo; the project will provide public parking, not beach parking. That Findings of Fact will be amended In the Development Order. Acting Member Carlough moved to recommend approval of Case FLD2007-06024 based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report and Findings of Facts, with an amendment to Fact 6 that replaces the reference to beach parking with a reference to public parking. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3. Pulled from Consent Agenda Level Three Application Case: TA2009-03006 Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances Applicant: City of Clearwater, Planning Department. Request: Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances to implement EAR-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to increase the maximum s Community Development 2009-10-20 2 t 0 0 height from 36 inches to 48 inches for non-opaque fences in waterfront yards, and to address other minor editorial changes. Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Sandra E. Herman, Planner III. See Exhibit: Staff Report TA2009-03006 2009-10-20. It was recommended that North Ward School be added to the City's list of historic structures. Assistant Planning Director Gina Clayton said staff is working with the Pinellas County School Board regarding the historic preservation of North Ward School and hopes the School Board will apply for its historic designation. Acting Member Carlough moved to recommend approval of Case TA2009-03006 based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report and recommend that application be made to designate North Ward School a historic structure. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4. Level Three Application Case: CPA2009-07001 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Applicant: City of Clearwater, Planning Department. Request: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to update the Capital Improvements Element consistent with the City's FY2009/10 CIP Budget and the reference to the School District's Five-Year Work Program of FY2009/10 through 2013/14 as proposed for adoption by the School Board on September 15, 2009. Type of Amendment: Separate submittal to State DCA - exempt from large-scale submittal process Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Sandra E. Herman, Planner III. See Exhibit: Staff Report CPA2009-07001 2009-10-20. See page 4 for motion to recommend approval. 5. Case: HIS2009-00001 - 401 Cleveland Street Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: City of Clearwater Agent: Ivan A. Rodriguez, Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. (2199 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 400, Coral Gables, FL 33134; phone: 305-446-7799; fax: 305-446-9275). Location: 0.065 acre located on the southeast corner of Cleveland Street and Osceola Avenue. Atlas Page: 286B Zoning: Downtown (D) District. Request: Historic designation of 401 Cleveland Street (Parcel Number 16-29-15-20358-002- 0071) under the provisions of Section 4-607. F. Existing Use: Office Neighborhood Associations: Downtown Development Board, Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Planning Director. Community Development 2009-10-20 3 0 0 See Exhibit: Staff Report HIS2009-00001 2009-10-20. See below for motion to recommend approval. 6. Case: HIS2009-00002 - 405 Cleveland Street Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: City of Clearwater Agent: Ivan A. Rodriguez, Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. (2199 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 400, Coral Gables, FL 33134; phone: 305-446-7799; fax: 305-446-9275). Location: 0.1444 acre located on the south side of Cleveland Street approximately 50 feet east of Osceola Avenue. Atlas Page: 286B Zoning: Downtown (D) District. Request: Historic designation of 405 Cleveland Street (Parcel Number 16-29-15-20358-002- 0070), under the provisions of Section 4-607.F Existing Use: Theater Neighborhood Associations: Downtown Development Board, Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Planning Director. See Exhibit: Staff Report HIS2009-00002 2009-10-20. The City was thanked for saving this important historic structure. See below for motion to recommend approval. 7. Case: LUZ2009-07002 - A Portion of 1980 Kings Highway Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: Clearwater Village LLC/City of Clearwater Agent: Michael Delk, Community Development Coordinator (100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: 727-562-4567). Location: 2.21 acres located on the west side of Kings Highway approximately 112 feet south of Woodlawn Terrace. Atlas Page: 251 B. Zoning: Medium Density Residential (MDR) District. Request: Application from The City of Clearwater for Future Land Use Plan amendment approval for a portion of one parcel located at 1980 Kings Highway (Parcel Number 03-29-15- 55548-000-0091), to add the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay categories to the existing Residential Medium (RM) land use. Type of Amendment: Small scale. Proposed Use: Vacant. Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Cate Lee, Planner 11. See Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-07002 2009-10-20. Acting Member Carlough moved to recommend approval of Cases CPA2009-07001, HIS2009-00001, HIS2009-00002, and LUZ2009-07002 on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the applications and the Staff Reports, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Reports. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. i. Community Development 2009-10-20 4 E. LEVEL TWO APPLICATION: (Item 1) 1. Case: FLD2009-08024 - 25020 U.S. Highway 19 North Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: U. S. 19 Group, LLC; Linda P. Windham. Agent: Kelly Puttonen, Rent First Realty Inc. (P.O. Box 272670, Tampa, FL 33688-2670; phone: 813-629-0255). Location: 1.58 acres located on the west side of U.S. Highway 19 North approximately 3,100 feet north of the intersection of Sunset Point Road and U.S. Highway 19 North. Atlas Page: 2438. Zoning: Commercial (C) District. Request: Flexible Development approval to permit a change of use from retail sales and services to animal grooming and boarding within the Commercial (C) District within an existing 18,022 square-foot shopping center with 82 off-street parking spaces and no changes to the building height, structure setbacks or building, as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-704.C. Proposed Use: Animal Grooming and Boarding. Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III. See Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-08024 2009-10-20. Member Behar moved to accept Scott Kurleman as an expert witness in the fields of zoning, site plan analysis, planning in general, landscape ordinance, tree ordinance, and code enforcement. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Mr. Kurleman said this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda upon receipt of Angelo and Julia Battel's letter, opposing dog boarding at this location. Mr. Kurleman said he spoke to the Battels and advised them that the application is only for grooming, not boarding. The Battels, who are out of town, retracted their opposition but lacked the means to rescind their written opposition prior to today's meeting. Member Coates moved to approve Case FLD2009-08024 based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. F. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL: (Item 1) 1. Case: APP2009-00006 - 2325 Stag Run Blvd Owner/Appellant: Gerald Mitchell (2325 Stag Run Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765; phone: 727-724-6453). Location: 0.234 acre located on the southeast side of Stag Run Boulevard, approximately 670 feet southwest of Wethedngton Road. Atlas Page: 272A. Zoning: Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. Request: An appeal from a Level One (Tree Removal Permit) denial decision pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-501.A.4, that a request to remove one laurel oak tree Community Development 2009-10-20 5 9 0 in conjunction with the construction of a swimming pool and deck does not meet the removal criteria set forth in Community Development Code Section 3-1205 B.2.a. Existing Use: Detached Dwelling. Neighborhood Associations: Coachman Ridge Homeowners and Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. Presenter: Richard J. Albee, Land Resource Specialist. See Exhibit: Staff Report APP2009-00006 2009-10-20. Member Coates moved to accept Rick Albee as an expert witness in the fields of tree protection in relation to construction, tree appraisal, inventory/assessments, regulate erosion and sediment control ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Land Resource Specialist Richard J. Albee said homeowner Gerald Mitchell had submitted the tree removal and pool permit applications together. Mr. Albee presented a copy of the plan, noting the tree is 18 feet from the proposed pool decking and 29 feet from the proposed pool. The subject tree is 33 inches in circumference and approximately 30 years old. The Laurel Oak, a protected species with a'life span of 50 to 70 years, is healthy, shows no sign of disease, and poses no hazard. After reviewing the plans and health of the tree, he determined that the tree would not affect the construction of the pool nor meet Code criteria for removal and denied the tree removal request. He said removing the tree to construct the pool is not justified. Property owner Gerald Mitchell said his research indicates that Laurel Oaks become dangerous when they reach the latter part of their life span. He expressed concern that the large tree is a safety hazard. He said he was not concerned about the Laurel Oak in his front yard as it leans away from his house and is farther away. He said neighbors had been granted permission to remove Laurel Oaks. He said he had purchased his house after reviewing the City's website and not finding anything indicating that he could not remove the tree when he installed a pool. He said he was willing to replace the tree with a wind resistant species. He said he does not want to cage the pool and tree debris will make it difficult to keep the pool clean. He said the tree will block sunlight on the pool. In response to a question, Mr. Mitchell said he also wants green space for his dogs. He felt the Code is subjective regarding tree removal. He said the liability would be tremendous if the tree falls. Mr. Albee said Mr. Mitchell had never mentioned safety concerns. In response to questions, Mr. Albee said he would have recommended the pool be moved to its logical location next to the covered lanai and not issued a permit to remove the tree had the property owner submitted an application proposing to locate the pool where the tree is. He reviewed research that indicates the pool/deck should be at least 8 to 13 feet from the tree. He said the property owner did not provide proof that the tree is diseased. The City had denied the previous home owner's 2006 application to remove the two oaks. Discussion ensued with a suggestion that the property owner trim the tree as permitted by Code. Board members discussed limits to their authority to overturn staff decisions. It was stated that staff had not misconstrued nor incorrectly interpreted provisions of the development code. Community Development 2009-10-20 6 Ir Member Behar moved to deny the appeal, Case APP2009-00006, and affirm the Staff's development order denying the application based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Staffs Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. F. DIRECTOR'S ITEM: (Item 1) Holiday Luncheon Administrative Analyst Sherry Watkins said the Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for December 15, 2009, prior to the 1:00 p.m. meeting. She will email board members with restaurant suggestions and requested that members email her with their top choices. Consensus was to support Community Pride as the board's holiday charity. G. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 1:57 p.m. Chair Community Development Board Attest: Board Reporter Community Development 2009-10-20 7 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CLEARWATER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE The City of Clearwater proposes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO FURTHER THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR EDITORIAL CHANGES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 1-108, "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY", TO RENAME THE SECTION AS "FUTURE LAND USE MAP" AND TO MAKE "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY" INTO A NEW SUBSECTION 1-108.A, AND TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-108.13 "MAP ADJUSTMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR CRITERIA FOR MAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER/DRAINAGE FEATURE, PRESERVATION, AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE CATEGORIES, AND AMENDING SECTION 1-109, "ZONING ATLAS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-109.E, "ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS", TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS TO BE MADE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS", SECTION 2-1303, "TABLE 2-1303", TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, MAJOR VEHICLE SERVICE, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE USES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT USES IN THE IRT ZONING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SECTION 3-804, "SETBACK AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-804.B.1.c.,TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF NON-OPAQUE FENCES FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES ON WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-804.C AND TO DELETE GRAPHICS; AMENDING SECTION 3-904, "SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE", SUBSECTION 3-904.6, TO INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE FOR WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING GRAPHIC; AMENDING SECTION 3-908, "PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS AND OVER STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY", SUBSECTION 3-908.A.1, TO DECREASE THE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR AWNINGS FROM NINE FEET TO EIGHT FEET; AMENDING SECTION 3-914, "STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-914.C, TO ADD THE USE OF "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT" TECHNIQUES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 3-1202, "GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 3- 1202.6.3, TO ADD "FLORIDA-FRIENDLY PLANT MATERIALS" TO THOSE PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE "NATIVE TO CENTRAL FLORIDA"; AMENDING SECTION 3-1805, "SIGNS PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT", TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-1805.U, TO ELIMINATE SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, AND TO RE- LETTER THE REMAINING SUBSECTIONS, AMENDING SECTION 3-1910, "SAME-WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-1910.D, TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO PROVIDE INTERNAL RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS IF THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WHERE RECLAIMED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES", SECTION 4-607 "HISTORIC DESIGNATION", SUBSECTION 4-607.6, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO INITIATE AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND AMENDING SECTION 4-901, "AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY", SUBSECTION 4-901.C.6., TO ADD "TRANSPORTATION" TO "PUBLIC FACILITIES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION", SECTION 8-102, "DEFINITIONS", TO REPLACE THE DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA" WITH A NEW DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL STORM AREA"; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE III, WELLHEAD PROTECTION, SECTION 24.63 PERMIT-REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, TO MODIFY THE REQUIERMENTS FOR A WELLHEAD PROTECTION PERMIT AND A PROTECTION-CONTAINMENT PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE DISTANCE FROM 500 FEET TO 1,000 FEET REQUIRED FROM A WELL FOR POTENTIAL EXPANSION/CHANGE OF AN EXISTING USE WITH CONTAMINATING MATERIALS; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. r 0 Schedule of Public Hearings: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 before the Community Development Board, at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 before the City Council (1s' Reading), at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 before the City Council (2nd Reading), at 6:00 p.m. All public hearings on the ordinances will be held in the City Council Chambers, in City Hall, 3rd floor, 112 South Osceola Ave, Clearwater, Florida. TA2009-03006 Additional information is available in the Planning Department at the Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, Florida. Florida Statute 286.0105 states: Any person appealing a decision of this board must have a record of the proceedings to support such an appeal. A person making an appeal will need to ensure that a verbatim record, including testimony and evidence, is made. The inclusion of this statement does not create or imply a right to appeal the decision to be made at this hearing if the right to an appeal does not exist as a matter of law. Citizens may appear to be heard or file written notice of approval or objection with the Planning Director or the City Clerk prior to or during the public hearing. A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS 8; LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DEPT. 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