§ 4.02.02. Restrictions on Development within the Coastal Protection Zone.

The Coastal Protection Zone (CPZ) is defined as all lands on any site adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico or a related coastal dune system within an area defined as follows:

A.

The area that extends 50 feet seaward of the landward toe of the primary dune ridge; or

B.

The area seaward of a line 50 feet landward of the crest of the primary dune when the toe cannot be determined; or

C.

Twenty-five feet landward of the top of the higher bluff regions where no primary dune exists.

1.

Development within this Zone is limited to those activities which are presumed to have insignificant adverse effect on the resources within the Zone. The following activities are presumed to have an insignificant adverse effect:

a.

The designation and development of scenic, historic, wildlife, or scientific preserves.

b,

Minor maintenance or emergency repair to existing structures or existing improved areas.

c.

Constructing fences where no fill activity is required and where navigational access will not be impaired by construction of the fence.

d.

Development limited to boardwalks, dune walkovers and overlook pavilions, coastline access structures, and erosion control measures that will enhance and protect the dune system. FDEP Standards and Regulations shall apply to such construction.

i.

No activities shall be permitted which create erosion of a dune or the dune system.

ii.

Natural dune vegetation within the overlay zone shall be disturbed only to the extent necessary to construct these boardwalks and related structures; however, in no case may more than ten percent of the existing vegetation or dune be disturbed.

iii.

All boardwalks and any other constructed features will be constructed to allow potential animal movement and to maintain density and vigor of vegetation and to prevent blowouts.

e.

If these regulations render a property owner unable to build a single-family dwelling unit on an existing lot of record as of the date of plan adoption November 7, 1996 that lies wholly within the zone, then the owner shall be allowed to construct a single-family residential dwelling unit, providing that the owner complies with all permit requirements of the FDEP and limits the extent of disturbance to the minimum area necessary to accommodate the dwelling unit and access driveway.

(Ord. No. 2018-14, § I, 6-12-18)