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Home My WebLink About01 - Comp Plan_Future Land Use Element_Tab 01_01/14/2010 R VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 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. 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. Policy: 1.1.1 Continue to maintain regulations (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 and periodic flooding. Policy: 1.1.2 The Village's Land Development Regulations shall conform to, and implement, the use, density and intensity standards as outlined on Table FLU -1 below: 1 �t Table FLU - 1. Future Land Use Districts, Density and Intensity Standards District Uses Maximum Density and Intensi Low Density Residential Residential units 5.4 units per acre Medium Density Residential Residential units 12 units per acre Commercial Activities related to the sale, Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 lease or distribution of products and /or the provision of services Recreation and Open Space Active or passive recreational Floor Area Ratio of .10 uses Public Buildings and Grounds Land and structures owned, Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 leased or operated by a government entity, and /or privately owned but used for a public purpose Other Public Facilities Public or private facilities or Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 institutions such as churches, schools, fraternal organizations, and nursing homes Conservation Land used for the conservation Floor Area Ratio of .10 and preservation of natural resources Mixed Use A mix of: single and multi - family 18 dwelling units per acre, 24 residential uses; small scale units per acre in an Adult retail sales and services, Congregate Living Facility. business services and Maximum Floor Area Ratio of 4.2 professional services primarily for non - residential uses and designed to serve residential mixed use buildings. Residential neighborhoods, and; recreation uses shall comprise no less than and open space 20 percent and no more than 80 percent of a mixed -use district. 2 I \, Policy: 1.1.3 Coordinate and support Palm Beach County and Martin County in the protection of potable water well fields, and in the implementation of applicable well field protection programs. Objective: 1.2.0 Continue to monitor conditions in the Village in order to identify and evaluate 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 in their respective jurisdictions. Objective: 1.3.0 Prohibit land uses which are inconsistent with the community's character and future land uses. Policy: 1.3.1 Through the implementation 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. Policy: 1.3.2 Maintain the quality of existing single family neighborhoods by prohibiting commercial and high density residential development in these areas. Policy: 1.3.3 Maintain architectural control through implementation of the Community Appearance Board Ordinance and other applicable local regulations. Policy: 1.3.4 Implement height limitations in accordance with the Land Development Regulations. Policy: 1.3.5 Maintain residential densities in accordance with the standards prescribed in Table FLU -1 and the Land Development Regulations. Policy: 1.3.6 Require adequate parking, suitably arranged and attractively landscaped, in all developments. 3 f Policy: 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. Policy: 1.3.8 Strive for compatible developments that will benefit the Village and compliment the aesthetic character of the community. Policy: 1.3.9 Require signs that are visually attractive and low -key through implementation of Village sign regulations. Policy: 1.3.10 Require parking areas that are generously landscaped and appropriately lighted by implementing provisions within the Zoning Ordinance. Policy: 1.3.11 Respect the privacy associated with the existing open space. Policy: 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. Obiective: 1.4.0 Ensure the protection of natural resources and historic resources. Policy: 1.4.1 Utilize orientations to water, to the fullest extent. Policy: 1.4.2 By 2013 the Village will, where applicable, identify, designate, and protect historic, archeological and cultural resources that may be located within its boundaries by conducting a survey to identify such resources, if any, and adopting appropriate protection mechanisms into the Code of Ordinances. Policy: 1.4.3 Implement an ordinance requiring a land development permit prior to commencement of development activities to protect natural resources. Policy: 1.4.4 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. 4 tN Policy. 1.4.5 The Village shall continue to supports the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management/ Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management Department Land Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding to provide for joint management of the Jupiter Inlet Natural Area. The Village shall support preservation of native plant and animal species on Eco -Site #61, a 52 acre parcel located east of US -1 and north of County Road 707 (Beach Road), as a component of this effort. Policy: 1.4.6 The Village will protect mangroves within Tequesta by deferring the review of mangroves in proposed development and redevelopment areas to the County for enforcement and protection under the Palm Beach Countywide Mangrove Ordinance. This shall be made a part of the Village Site Plan Review Process. Policy: 1.4.7 The Village shall protect potable water wellfields by allowing only the land uses encompassed within the wellfield drawdown zones of influence shown on the Future Land Use map. Obiective: 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 locally adopted level of service standards. Policy: 1.5.1 Implement standards for future land use development in accordance with the density, intensity and use standards outlined in Table FLU -1 of this Element. Policy: 1.5.2 The Village shall ensure that public facilities and services meet adopted levels of service, and are provided concurrent with development impacts. Policy: 1.5.3 The Village shall continue to condition the issuance of permits on the availability of facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed development. Policy: 1.5.4 The approval and authorization of land use development within the Village shall be concurrent with the provision of utility service. 5 Policy: 1.5.5 Apply the standards and requirements of the adopted hurricane evacuation and civil defense regulations where applicable. Policy: 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. Policy: 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. Policy: 1.5.8 Designate a Village staff person to coordinate the impacts of new development within the coastal zone against existing hurricane evacuation plans. Policy: 1.5.9 Electric substations shall be permitted in all Future Land Use Districts except Conservation. Policy: 1.5.10 The Village shall implement land development regulations to accommodate and protect existing and future energy efficient electric power generation and transmission systems, including right -of -way protection, allowing substations and transmission lines in Future Land Use and zoning districts, and other mechanisms. The Village prefers and shall encourage the provision of underground utility lines where feasible. Policy 1.5.11 The Village of Tequesta, through the Land Development Regulations, will coordinate current land uses and any future land use changes with the availability of water supplies and water supply facilities. 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. 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 site plan approval. 6 I Obiective: 1.7.0 Development within Flood Insurance Rate Map zones shall be subject to restrictions implemented through the Village of Tequesta's land development regulations and other provisions of the Code of Ordinances. Policy: 1.7.1 The Village should keep abreast of federal requirements to assure resident's eligibility for flood insurance. Policy: 1.7.2 The Village should carefully scrutinize all developments in flood zone areas as part of the planning and review process. Policy: 1.7.3 The Village shall continue to operate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Flood Insurance and Community Rating System programs, and continue to work toward maintaining and improving status within these programs. Policy: 1.7.4 A minimum finish first floor elevation above mean sea level (MSL) for all new construction, additions and substantial improvements to existing structures shall be 8.5 ft. mean sea level, or 18 inches above the crown of any road, street, cul -de- sac or highway, or meet the requirements of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to flood hazard areas, whichever is most stringent. Objective: 1.8.0 All new development and redevelopment within the special flood hazard areas shall be subject to site plan review. Policy: 1.8.1 The Village should examine the latest land use control criteria relating to flood zone development for inclusion in site plan review process. Policy: 1.8.2 The Village should discourage high intensity land uses and public facilities in the Flood Insurance Rate Map zones and the Coastal High Hazard Area. Objective: 1.9.0 The Village should follow regulations in existing building codes requiring new construction in the Flood Insurance Rate Map zones and Coastal High Hazard Area to utilize the latest wind damage and flood prevention techniques. Policy: 1.9.1 The Village should make provisions for the utilization of these latest techniques and building standards for development in the Flood Insurance rate Map zones and Coastal High Hazard Area. Objective: 1.10.0 Encourage local residents within the hurricane flood areas to utilize the flood insurance programs developed by the Federal Flood Insurance Administration. Policy: 1.10.1 All structures in the Flood Insurance Rate Map zone and Coastal High Hazard Area should be protected by flood insurance, where possible. Policy: 1.10.2 The Village should continue to support the Federal Flood Insurance program. Objective: 1.11.0 Implement innovative development and redevelopment concepts such as Planned Unit Development, overlay zoning, transit oriented development, and mixed use development through the land development regulations and other appropriate mechanisms in order to reduce automobile dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, reduce sprawl, and promote more efficient development patterns. Policy: 1.11.1 The Village shall continue to support beautification efforts and streetscape improvements on commercial corridors. Policy: 1. 11.2 The Village shall promote mixed use development, defined as a mixture of residential and non - residential land uses in a design- unified, pedestrian friendly environment with multi -modal transportation connectivity to other areas, at appropriate locations. A major purpose of mixed -use development shall be to provide opportunities to live, work, shop and recreate in a walkable area, and to reduce automobile dependence and greenhouse gas emissions. Policy: 1. 11.3 The Village shall encourage the implementation of low impact development techniques and green building standards that reduce the negative environmental impacts of development and redevelopment by: locating building sites away from environmentally sensitive areas; promoting the preservation of natural resources; providing for on -site mitigation of impacts (i.e. retention and treatment of stormwater runoff, water reuse, Master Stormwater Management Systems); promoting 8 energy conservation through design, landscaping and building techniques (i.e. solar power, increased tree canopies); promoting water conservation through landscaping and building design; ensuring environmentally friendly building practices (i.e. use of environmentally friendly building materials, recycled materials), and; considering the development of a Green Building Ordinance and a related LEED Certification Program for development and redevelopment, including the development of a Neighborhood Development Rating System that integrates the principles of smart growth, urbanism and green building into a national system for neighborhood design. 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. Policy: 1.12.1 Areas designated Mixed Use shall provide for single and multi- family residential uses; small scale retail sales and services, business services and professional services primarily designed to serve residential neighborhoods, and; recreation and open space. Policy: 1.12.2 The Village should pursue all avenues for grants and other assistance in developing its future areas, especially for those planning areas with special needs and concerns. Objective 1.13.0 The Village shall continue to review hurricane evacuation and emergency management plans to ensure that they adequately address its evacuation and emergency management needs, and are compatible with coastal planning area population densities and regional emergency management. Policy: 1.13.1 The hurricane evacuation plan for the Village shall consider the densities and intensities prescribed on the Future Land Use Map. 9 ^,�'� C :,� ;'�� 1I 't Obiective: 1.14.0 The Villaa�e, as appropriate and feasible, shall encouraginge the elimination or reduction of uses that are not consistent with interagency hazard mitigation reports or hazard mi�tigation goals. Obiective: 1.15.0 The Village should consider annexation of neighboring areas that are consistent with the character of the community, which can be provided facilities and services consistent with the levels of service standards established by the Village, and which discourage urban spraw�. Policy: 1.15.1 The annex:ation of future areas into the Village shall discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl consistent with standards contained within Chapter 9J- 5.006 (5), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Goal: 2.0.0 To coordinate the location of new and expanded sites for Public Educational Facilities in order to ensure compatibility and consistency with the Village's Comprehensive plan, in accordance with 235.193, F.S. and to maintain and enhance joint �lanning processes and procedures for coordination and development of public s�hool facilities concurrent with residential development and other services. Obiective: 2.1.0 The Village shall identify sufficient available land in the adopted future land use element to accommodate Public Educational Facilities as necessary to serve the current and projected student population. Policv: 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 Land Use Map. Policv: 2.1.2 In the event of a future annexation that has sufficient land area to site schools or co-locate schools with public facilities such as; parks, libraries and community centers, prior to th� amendment to incorporate the area into the Village Comprehensive Plan, the Village shall coordinate with the Palm Beach County School Board to determine the need ta site a school in the annexed area. 10