A.

No development permit shall be issued unless the proposed development meets the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Element and the Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

B.

Prior to the issuance of any development permit, the administrative official shall make a determination that the proposed development is consistent with objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Element and the Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 331, § 3, 4-13-11)

A.

Improvements to the beaches of the Town of Jupiter Island shall be implemented in a manner that does not damage or destroy beach wildlife habitats.

B.

Beach activities, including recreation, beach cleaning and lighting of beach structures shall be regulated in a manner that protects sea turtle nesting areas from unreasonable disturbance.

C.

Estuarine fauna, including the Florida manatee, shall be protected from damage or destruction by cooperating with State and County officials in enforcing boating speed limits in any designated manatee habitats, and in waters containing sea grass beds.

D.

The town shall implement where feasible the objectives of the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves Management Plan as adopted and amended.

E.

No new point-sources of pollution shall be permitted which discharge directly into the Indian River Lagoon, or into canals leading into the lagoon

F.

Future development on any unfortified areas of the estuarine shoreline that lack wetland vegetation shall be planted with native vegetation in order to stabilize the shoreline, limit stormwater run-off and soil erosion, and trap sediments and other non-point source pollutants. See section 3.02, Waterfront Setback Lines.

G.

Development projects shall be found consistent with the SFWMD's Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan (SWIM) and future modifications.

H.

In order to protect wildlife habitats and wildlife species, which are endangered and threatened species, and species of special concern, as set forth in the Coastal Management goals, objectives and policies large scale projects having ten acres or more shall be required to submit an environmental assessments for review and approval.

I.

Development and redevelopment projects shall be reviewed to eliminate inappropriate and unsafe buildings and structures in coastal areas, and:

1.

Include development and redevelopment principles, strategies; and engineering solutions that reduce the flood risk in coastal areas which results from high-tide events, storm surge, flash floods, stormwater runoff, and the related impacts of sea-level rise.

2.

Encourage the use of best practices development and redevelopment principles, strategies, and engineering solutions that will result in the removal of coastal real property from flood zone designations established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency;

3.

Identify site development techniques and best practices that may reduce losses due to flooding and claims made under flood insurance policies issued in this state.

(Ord. No. 331, § 3, 4-13-11; Ord. No. 371, § 5, 3-12-18)