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FUTURE LAND USE
Goal: 1.0.0 Provide for the development of suitable and compatible land uses
which will preserve,enhance,and are within the established character
of the Village of Tequesta.
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Objective: 1.1.0 Coordinate all future land use decisions with the appropriate
topography and soil conditions,the availability of facilities and
services and land use designations as per the Future Land Use Map.
Policies: 1.1.1 Enact-development Continue to maintain regulations in 1990
(subdivisions,zoning,signage,etc.)which guide future land use
configurations so as to preserve topography and soils;require facilities
and services;and,protect against seasonal or periodic flooding.
1.1.2 The Land Use Classification System presented on Table FLU-1 is
adopted as the"Future Land Use Classification System"of the Village
of Tequesta.
1.1.3 Coordinate with and support Palm Beach County and Martin County
in the protection of potable water wellfields.and Adopt the Palm
Beach County Wellfield Protection Ordinance or a locally developed
version.
Objective: 1.2.0 During each 5-year update to the Comprehensive Development Plan,
inventory the housing stock to determine whether there are blighted
areas within the Village in need of renewal or redevelopment.
Policy: 1.2.1 There are no residential blighted areas within the Village of Tequesta.
However,the Village will,wherever and whenever appropriate,
cooperate with other local governments in these efforts to redevelop
and renew such areas within their respective jurisdictions.
Objective: 1.3.0 Prohibit land uses which are inconsistent with the conununity's
character and future land uses.
Policies: . 1.3.1 Through the adoption of planned unit development,mixed-use and
other innovative regulations,encourage the development of housing
types within a physical setting that permit both comfortable and
creative living,while affording both privacy and sociability.
1.3.2 Maintain the existing high quality of single family neighborhoods
through the community by prohibiting commercial and high density
residential development in these areas.
1.3.3 Maintain architectural control through implementation of the
Community Appearance Board Ordinance and other applicable,local
regulations.
1.3.4 Continue low-level profile,as defined by zoning districts;for future
buildings or structures,except in the areas zoned C-2,and R 3 and M-
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U(Mixed-Use),where multi-level may be permitted,through
implementation of height limitations in the zoning ordinance.
1.3.5 Continue trend of low-density type of residential developments,except
in designated high-density areas by requiring consistency between the
Future Land Use Map and the Official Zoning Map.
1.3.6 Require,through the implementation of the Zoning Ordinance that
adequate parking,suitably arranged and attractively landscaped is
provided within all developments.
1.3.7 Commercial developments shall be developed in a manner that will
compatibly serve the community's needs by restricting their location to
those areas indicated on the Future Land Use Map.
1.3.8 Strive for compatible developments that will benefit the Village and
compliment the aesthetic character of the community.
1.3.9 Require signs that are visually attractive and low-key through
implementation of Village sign regulations.
1.3.10 Require parking areas that are generously landscaped and
appropriately lighted by implementing provisions within the Zoning
Ordinance.
1.3.11 Respect the privacy a§sociated with the existing open space.
1.3.12 As part of the Site Plan Review process,compatibility with adjacent
land uses shall be demonstrated. Compatibility is defined as
consistency with the Future Land Use Map and compliance with
Village land development regulations.
Objective: 1.4.0 Ensure the protection of natural resources and historic resources;
Policies: 1.4.1 Utilize orientations to water,to the fullest extent.
1.4.2 At the time of each 5-year Comprehensive Development Plan update,
the Village will,where applicable,identify,designate,and protect
under provisions of the Standard Housing Code,areas of historical
significance.
1.4.3 Implement an ordinance requiring a land development permit prior to
commencement of development activities to protect natural resources.
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1.4.54 The trimming or removal of mangroves should be consistent with the
County Mangrove Protection Ordinance,if applicable;or alternative
regulations and subject to approval of the Village.
1.4.65 During 1990,The Village shall continue:t
support efforts to preserve native plant species in Ecosites Number 61
and Number 63.
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1.4.7 6 Ding-19907 The Village shall adept-an-erdinanee continue to
protecting mangroves within Tequesta through its adopted mangrove
regulations.
1.4.7 The Village.shall,continue.to:protect potable water wellfields:by.
designating appropriate_activities and landuses within wellhead
protection.areas.
Objective: 1.5.0 Require,through the land development review process,that suitable
land is made available for infrastructure facilities necessary to support
all proposed development and:which are:consistent.with;localls
adopted level:of service standards.
Policies: 1.5.1 By continuing with existing land use patterns and categories,along
with current zoning regulations requiring specific densities and
intensities,the Village will establish standards for future land use
development.
1.5.2 The Village shall adept-and enforce
Concutrency Management.Ordinance to ensure thatthe=availability of
public facilities and services meet acceptable levels of service be:
concurrent with:;development:impacts':and that provide for utilitl.
sewices,to be:authorized at the same-time.land.uses;are_authorized.
1.5.3 The site plan review process of the Village's current Planned Unit
Development regulations shall be written to specifically condition the
issuance of permits on the availability of facilities and services
necessary to serve the proposed development.
1.5.4 The approval and authorization of land use development within the
Village shall be concurrent with the provision of utility service.
Concurrency shall be defined in the Adequate-Faeilities Concurrency:.
Management Ordinance referenced in Policy 1.5.2.
1.5.5 Apply the standards and requirements of the adopted hurricane
evacuation and civil defense regulations where applicable.
1.5.6 Provide for drainage and stormwater management,open space,and
safe and convenient parking and on-site traffic flow by applying the
site plan review requirements of the current land development
regulations within the Village.
1.5.7 Ensure that adjacent land uses are protected by strictly enforcing
setback,height,landscaping and signage provisions within the Village
land development regulations.
1.5.8 Designate a Village staff person to coordinate the impacts of new
development within the coastal zone against existing hurricane
evacuation plans.
Objective: 1.6.0 Coordinate with any appropriate resource planning and management
plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 380,Florida Statutes,and approved
by the Governor and Cabinet.
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Policy: 1.6.1 The Village will coordinate its future planning and development with
the South Florida Water Management District by requiring the
issuance of a Surface Water Management Permit,as appropriate,prior
to issuing a development order.
Objective: 1.7.0 Development within the storm flood zone shall be prohibited unless it
is in conformance with regulations promulgated under the Coastal
Construction Control program
Ordinance or unless a vafiance_is-granted`by the Village.
Policies: 1.7.1 The Village should keep abreast of federal requirements to assure
resident's eligibility for flood insurance.
1.7.2 The Village should carefully scrutinize all developments in flood zone
areas as part of the planning and review process.
1.7.3 The Village shall nue to.operate within:the'Federal Emergency
Management Ag4ncy's National Flood:Insurance and Community
Rating SystemtPrograms;ands continue to work toward maintaining,
and improving status'witluu'these programs.
Objective: 1.8.0 All new development and_redevelopment .except single family-
development,within the special flood hazard areas shall be subject to
site plan review.
Policies: 1.8.1 The Village should examine the latest land use control criteria relating
to flood zone development for inclusion in the site plan review
process.
1.8.2 High intensity developments in Tequesta's hurricane flood zone
should be serviced by central sanitary sewer systems.
1.8.3 The Village should discourage high intensity land uses in hurricane
flood zones.
Objective: 1.9.0 Create regulations in existing building codes requiring new
construction in the hurricane flood zone to utilize the latest wind
damage and flood prevention techniques.
Policy: 1.9.1 The Village should study special building standards for the 100-year
hurricane flood zone,with provisions for utilization of these latest
techniques.
Objective: 1.10.0 Encourage local residents within the hurricane flood areas to utilize •
the flood insurance programs developed by the Federal Insurance
Administration.
Policies: 1.10.1 All structures in the hurricane flood zone should be protected by flood
insurance in an effort to ensure that the financial burden from flooding
is borne by those desiring to live in such areas.
1.10.2 The Village should continue to support the Federal Flood Insurance
Program.
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Objective: 1.11.0 Adopt land development regulations,including Planned Unit
Development,overlay zoning,mixed-use development or other
innovative development and redevelopment concepts.
Policy: 1.11.1 By-19907 The Village shall continue to define and master plan the
Downtown area and develop a Village Center concept which promotes
all the integration of land uses,pedestrian and vehicular movement
and mixed-use development.
Objective: 1.12.0 Special land use Policies shall be developed by the Village of Tequesta
when necessary to address site specific land development issues related
to implementing the Future Land Use Goal Statement.
Special Policy: 1.12.1 Utilize the mixed-use provisions of the '
Development Mixed-Use regulations or develop new Special District
Urban Standards(e.g.urban design standards,architectural standards,
street design standards)and utilize them in the development and/or re-
development of the Village center
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Property). Development of the property or properties shall be subject
to Village Council approval of the specific,site plans and:subject"to
the land development regulations cited
above.
Policies: 1.12.2 The Mixed Use regulations shall provide fot a variety of residential
and non-residential.land Uses;.however,commercial uses.are intended
to be limited to small-scale'retail sales and services, business:services
and professionatservices primaily designedto serve residential°
neighborhoods `It should bithintelitirin of these regulations to:
provide fora.range of residential uses from:.lower density single-
familyusestq higher density,multiple family uses. Maximus density,
however,in residential areas shall be.lim►ted.to-18 dwelling units/acre
with.tlie exception of ALF's,which can have a maximum density of 24
dwelling utits/acre.
1.12.3 The Village shall pursue a proactive approach and attitude;to
encourage.public/pnvatepartnershipswith-owners developers;.
business interests,civic and groups and other.affected parties.in.
the future implementation:of the Village Center concept.,..This.
approach shouldbe actively pursued for those:currently vaunt
properties which are available'for development andd those developed,
properties that have redevelopment potential.
1.12:4 Innovative planning and design techniuues:should be pursued in
developinent.of the Village Center area;to improve.existing blighted
areas;as well as other areas of need and of future Potential
development. Such techniques couldinclude visioning proccsses.and
.with the.develo merit community;businesses,.
s�ecial:workshops p
eivic/cultural groups and other affected oarties.
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1.12.5 The Village should pursue all.avenues for grants;and other assistance
in developing its>future areas,especially for those planning areas with
special needs andconcerns:
Objective: 1.13.0 Coordinate'coastal..planning area population densities with the
appropriate-local or regional hurricane evacuation plan,when.
anplicable:
Policy: 1.13.1 The hurricane evacuation plan instituted by.the Village shall take into
consideration the future land uses and intensities of development being
proposed=i i tl is.element.
Objective: 1.14.0 Coordination of future landuses.within the Village-by.encouraging-the
elimination or reduction of uses that are not Consiktent with inter-
agency_hazard Mitigation reports that the Village:determines:to be
appropriate:.
Objective:: 1.15.0 The Village should actively pursue annexation of neighboring areas
•that are consistent withthe character of the community,which-Gan be
provided facilities and services consistent with levels of seivice;
standards establishedby=.the:Village,and:which specifically:discourage.
urban sprawl.
Policies:. 1.15.1 The Nillageshoirldpursue annexation of these,areas delineated on the.
Future Annexation'Area:Map.(Ret Figure
1.15.2 The annexation of firtai areas into the Village',shall discourage the
proliferation of urban sprnwl'consistent with standards,Cciiiiaiiiii
within Chapter 9J=5 006.(51,.Florida Administrative Code(FeA C.).
Goal; 2.0:0 To coordinate the,location of new and expanded.sites for Public
Educational Facilities i> order ensure compatibilityand consistency
with the-=Village's Comprehensive.Plan in accordance wi hi235.193„
F.S.and to maintain aid enhance joint:planning processes and.
procedurei for coordination and:development of public school facilities
concurrent with`residential development:and-other services.
Objective: 2.1.0 The Village shall identify:sufficient available land inthe:adopted,
future,land use element to accommodate Public Educational Facilities
as necessary to serve the current and projected student.population.
Policy: 2.1.1 Public Educational Facilities of the School District shall be an
allowable use within the:"Other Public.Facilities:"land use category on
the Future:LandUse Map:
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FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The Future Land Use Classification System presented on Table FLU-1 is adopted as the"Future Land Use
Classification System"of the Village of Tequesta.
FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES
Future Land Use Map
The Future Land Use Map for the Village is displayed on Figure FLU-1. There are no designated historic
districts of significant properties meriting protection within the Village,nor are there any listed on the
Florida Master Site File of the National Register of Historic Places. Recreation/Open Space areas are
identified on Figure FLU-1;however,due to their character and Village-wide appeal,the delineation of
specific service areas is not appropriate. Each facility is deemed to serve the Village as a whole.
Natural Resource Maps
The following natural resources data are exhibited on Figures FLU-2 through FLU-4:
1. Natural Habitat,wetlands,coastal Vegetation and Beaches(Ref: Figure FLU-4);
2. Surface Water Features(Ref: Figure FLU-4);
3. Generalized Soils Map(Ref: Figure FLU-2 and Table FLU-2);and
4. Flood Zones(Ref: Figure FLU-4 and Table FLU-3).
5. Future Annexation Area Map(Ref. Figure.FLU-5).
Existing and/or planned potable water wells or cones of influence in the Village of Tequesta are illustrated
on Figure FLU-4. There are no minerals of determined value within the Village.
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FUTURE LAND USE
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
For the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan,the following land use classifications,which are applicable
to Tequesta,are used to describe existing land uses in the Village. The classifications are consistent with
those defined in Chapter 9j-5,F.A.C. and concurrent with the Village's perception of use.
Residential: Land uses and activities within land areas used predominantly for housing and excluding
all tourist accommodations.
Commercial: Land uses and activities within land areas which are predominantly related to the sale,
rental and distribution of products and the provision of performance of services.
Recreation/
Open Space: Land uses and activities within land areas where recreation occurs and lands which are
either developed or vacant and concerned with active or passive recreational use. These
uses can also be suitable for conservation uses.
Conservation: Land uses and activities within land areas"designated"for the purpose of conserving or
protecting natural resources or environmental quality,and includes areas designated for
such purposes as flood control,protection of quality or quantity of ground water of
surface water,flood plain management,fisheries management,or protection of vegetative
community of wildlife habitats.
Public Build-
ings&Grounds: Lands and structures that are owned,leased,or operated by a government entity,such as
libraries,police stations,fire stations,post offices,government administration buildings,
and areas used for associated storage of vehicles and equipment. Also,lands and
structures owned or operated by a private entity and used for a public purpose such as a
privately held but publicly regulated utility.
Educational: Land use activities and facilities of public or private primary or secondary schools,and
colleges and universities licensed by the Florida Department of Education,including the
areas of buildings,campus open space,dormitories,recreational facilities or parking.
Other Public
Facilities: Land uses and activities within land areas concerned with other public or private facilities
and institutions such as churches,clubs,fraternal organizations,homes for the aged and
infirm,and other similar uses.
Transportation: Land areas and uses devoted to the movement of goods and people including streets and
associated rights-of-way.
Water: All areas covered by water or any right-of-way for the purpose of conveying or storing
water.
Vacant/
Undeveloped: Land areas not currently developed for a particular land use.
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SOIL TYPE-CHARACTERISTICS
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TABLE FLU-2(CONTINUED)
SOIL TYPE CHARACTERISTICS
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TABLE FLU-2 (CONTINUED)
SOIL TYPE CHARACTERISTICS
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TABLE FLU-2(CONTINUED).
SOIL TYPE CHARACTERISTICS
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FLOOD ZONE MAP KEY AND EXPLANATION OF ZONE DESIGNATIONS
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