32-97 ORDINANCE NO. 32-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT 97-1 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
"LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT", FLORIDA STATUTES
SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ENTITLED "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1" AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach exercised the authority
granted pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes Sections
163.3161 through 163.3243, known as the "Local Government
Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act"; and
WHEREAS, via Ordinance No. 82-89, the City Commission
adopted the document entitled "Comprehensive Plan - Delray Beach,
Florida"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board, as Local Planning
Agency, did prepare an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan entitled
"Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board, as Local Planning
Agency, following due public notice, held a public hearing on August
25, 1997, in accordance with the requirements of the "Local
Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation
Act"; and
WHEREAS, after the above referenced public hearing, the
Planning and Zoning Board, as Local Planning Agency, recommended to
the City Commission that the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
97-1 be transmitted; and
WHEREAS, proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 was
submitted to and reviewed by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, following due public notice, the first of two
required public hearings on Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 was
held by the City Commission on September 9, 1997, at which time it
was authorized to be transmitted to the Department of Community
Affairs for required review; and
WHEREAS, a report of Objections, Recommendations and
Comments (ORC) has been received from the State Department of
Community Affairs and said report has been reviewed by the Planning
and Zoning Board, as Local Planning Agency; and
WHEREAS, following due public notice, the second of two
required public hearings on Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 was
held on December 9, 1997, in accordance with statutory requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, hereby declares its intent to exercise the authority
granted pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes Sections
163.3161 through 163.3243, inclusive, known as the "Local Government
Planning and Land Development Regulation Act".
Section 2. That in implementation of its declared intent
as set forth in Section 1 of~this ordinance, there is hereby adopted
the document entitled "Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1", which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. That the document entitled "Comprehensive Plan
- Delray Beach, Florida" is hereby amended pursuant to the document
entitled "Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1".
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective upon
the date a final order is issued by the Department of Community
Affairs finding the amendment to be in compliance in accordance with
Chapter 163.3184, F.S.; or the date a final order is issued by the
Administration Commission finding the amendment to be in compliance
in accordance with Chapter 163.3184, FoS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session~on s6comd and final
reading on this the 9th day of December, 19~ ~
JCity' C~rk
First Reading September 9, 1997
Second Reading December 9, 1997
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGERial//
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # /0'~- REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1997
ORDINANCE NO. 32-97 (ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT 97-1)
DATE: DECEMBER 4, 1997
This is second reading and the adoption hearing for Ordinance No.
32-97 which enacts Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1. The City
Commission passed the ordinance on first reading on September 9,
1997, and authorized the amendment's transmittal to the
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review. The results of
the DCA review were received in the attached Objections,
Recommendations, and Comments Report (ORC) on December 1, 1997.
The complete Response to ORC Report is also attached.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 was initiated with the adoption
of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) on July 9, 1996, and
implements the recommendations made in that report. Each element
of the Comprehensive Plan was revised to update information and
the status of objectives and policies. The elements were also
reformatted to improve readability and logic, and to better track
the State rule requirements. In addition, information and policy
directives were added, deleted and modified as recommended in the
adopted EAR, and as subsequently directed by the City Commission.
During the DCA review process, staff performed a detailed edit of
the document. None of the changes resulted in a change in growth
management philosophy or in the direction of the transmitted
document. Examples are provided in the documentation provided
from the Planning and Zoning Department.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 32-97 on second and final
reading.
ref:agmemo8
TO: Df~ID T. HARlOtS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: D~NG~F PLANNING AND ZONING
SUBJECT: MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1997 ** PUBLIC HEARING**
ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1 (EAR-
BASED AMENDMENT)
The action requested of the City Commission is that of adopting Comprehensive
Plan Amendment 97-1 (EAR-based amendment).
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 was transmitted to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs (DCA), for review, at a public hearing on September 9, 1997. This
meeting was also the first reading of the Adoption Ordinance (No. 32-97). During the
DCA review process, staff performed a detailed edit of the document.
Changes resulting from the staff edit included format, correction of typos, and
adjustments for internal consistency. None of these changes resulted in a change in
growth management philosophy, or in the direction of the transmitted document.
Examples of changes to the goals, objectives, and policies include the following:
Conservation Policy B-2.2, regarding the preservation of sensitive flora and fauna
during development, was clarified to allow mitigation where preservation is not possible
or appropriate.
Open Space and Recreation Policy A-3.1, calling for the provision of tot lots and
recreation areas in new residential developments, was revised to be consistent with a
similar policy (B-2.2) in the Housing Element.
Coastal Management Policy D-3.3, regarding commercial development on the barrier
island in the area of Atlantic Ave./SR A1A, was found to be redundant and deleted.
City Commission Documentation
Adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 (EAR-Based Amendment)
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Future Land Use Policy A-2.3, which was called for in the EAR but inadvertently omitted
from the transmitted Comprehensive Plan, was added. This policy states that the
development of remaining vacant properties shall occur in a manner which is consistent
with and complimentary to adjacent development, regardless of zoning designations.
Future Land Use Policy D-1.1, regarding the policy toward racial balance in schools,
was expanded to specify the City's goals in addition to those of the School Board.
The results of the DCA review were received, in the attached Objections,
Recommendations, and Comments Report (ORC) on December 1, 1997. The ORC
report contained several objections, most of which could be answered by further
explaining information already in the Comprehensive Plan. One policy, Future Land
Use Policy D-3.5, and one map, Map #27, were slightly revised in response to
objections in the ORC report. The complete Response to ORC Report is attached.
By motion, approve adoption Ordinance 32-97 on second reading.
Attachments:
· ORC Report and Response to ORC Report
· Ordinance 32-97, including Exhibit "A" consisting of Comprehensive Plan
Amendment 97-1
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1 (EAR-BASED)
RESPONSE TO ORC REPORT
The Florida Department of Community Affairs raised several objections in their
review of the proposed Plan Amendment. Each of the objections is described
below with a response.
Objection: Future Land Use Policy D-3.5, providing for public school education
facilities siting, was found to be over broad and open ended. The policy did not
clearly identify the land use categories in which public schools are an allowable
land use.
Response:
Policy D-3.5 has been revised to clearly state that public educational facilities are
consistent with all land use categories except Conservation.
Ob!ection: The Transportation Element does not include maps depicting
significant parking facilities or bicycle and pedestrian ways, nor does it contain
policies regarding the establishment of parking strategies.
Response:
Significant parking facilities, other than those required for specific sites such as
shopping centers, occur only in the downtown area. These are described in text
(page TR-2) rather than on a map. In addition, these facilities are mapped in the
report establishing the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA),
which was adopted as part of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 95-2, and is
referenced in the Comprehensive Plan.
Separate bicycle ways are provided only on collector and artedal roads under the
jurisdiction of the County and State. Therefore, these facilities were not mapped
in the City's Comprehensive Plan. However, the City has included several
policies to support and enhance the provision of bicycle ways. These include
Transportation Policy D-2.1, requiring a shared facility design (14 foot outside
travel lanes) for collector and arterial roads; and Transportation Policy D-2.2,
requiring bicycle parking for all new development, with emphasis to be placed on
development within the TCEA. Transportation Policy D-3.5 requires the City to
install additional bicycle parking facilities in the TCEA in FY 98/99.
Pedestrian ways in the City take the form of a sidewalk system on local,
collector, and arterial roads. Since this system occurs throughout the City, it was
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not mapped separately from the road system. A number of policies address
continuation and expansion of the sidewalk system, including Transportation
Policies D-1.1 and D-1.2 (new development); Transportation Policies D-3.10 and
D-3.11 (sidewalks in the TCEA); Public Facilities Policy E-3.2 (development of a
street system master plan); and Public Facilities Policy E-3.3 (city-wide sidewalk
system.
The need for parking strategies in Delray Beach is focused in the downtown, in
the area covered by the TCEA. The policies under Transportation Objective Do3
discuss the development of plans and implementation of strategies to improve
mobility, including parking utilization, in the TCEA.
Ob!ection: The Transportation Element does not include maps depicting the
Future Transit System Route, Future Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, Future
Traffic Network, Future and Existing Major Trip Producers and Attractors, and
Future and Existing Hurricane Evacuation Routes.
Response:
The Future Transit System Route is under the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County
through PalmTran. Such a map would be more appropriate in the County's
Comprehensive Plan. However, the City has included policies to endorse
continued operation of the transit system, and committed to coordinate with Palm
Tran to improve the system (Transportation Policies A-1.3 and D-3.4).
As discussed above, the City addressed bicycle and pedestrian facilities through
text and policies rather than maps. This is believed to be most appropriate due
to the nearly built out condition of the City, and the types of facilities addressed
(sidewalks along streets and shared bicycle facilities on collector and arterial
roads).
The Future Traffic Network is included (see Map #12). Existing roadway lanes
are shown on Map #13. Projected improvements are shown on Table T-8 (year
2000, and Table T-9 (year 2015).
Major Trip Producers and Attractors are shown on Map #18. The built out
condition of the City makes significant changes in the future unlikely.
The Hurricane Evacuation Routes are shown on Map #19. Again the built out
condition of the City makes changes in these routes unlikely.
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Objection: Coastal Management Objective C-7 refers only to the barrier island,
while the associated map depicts a portion of the Coastal High Hazard Area on
the mainland.
Response:
A subtitle has been added to Map #27 to clarify that it depicts the generalized
limits of the Coastal High Hazard Area. A description on page CM-7 defines the
evacuation area for a category 1 hurricane (the definition of the Coastal High
Hazard Area) as limited to the barrier island within the City. Based on this
description, together with the map revision, Objective C-7 is adequate to limit
public expenditures in the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Objection: The Coastal Management Element does not address measures to
reduce exposure to hazards as the result of being in the Coastal High Hazard
Area, including relocation, structural modification, and public acquisition.
Response:
The City has described measures to reduce exposure to hazards as a result of
being in the Coastal High Hazard Area through both text and policies. As
described in the inventory and analysis, the City maintains a beach nourishment
project to provide storm protection, and is essentially built out in the Coastal High
Hazard Area. The City is the upland owner of half the City's beach frontage.
Continuation of the beach nourishment program is committed to through
contracts with the state and federal governments as well as Objective A-1.
Development and redevelopment are controlled through several policies (A-1.1,
C-3.1, C-3.2, C-3.3, C-5.1, and C-6.1). In addition, a post disaster
redevelopment plan is called for in Objective D-3 to address both short and long
range redevelopment. It should also be noted that the potential for flooding in
the Coastal High Hazard Area is addressed through the standards in the building
regulations, including requiring finished floor elevations significantly higher than
the vertical limits of the Coastal High Hazard Area, and through the
implementation of the Stormwater Master Plan, including installation of pump
stations in Iow lying areas on the barrier island. Taken together, these measures
reduce exposure to hazards and eliminate the need for separate policies
regarding relocation, structural modification and public acquisition of facilities and
land in the Coastal High Hazard Area.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DFPARTMF_NT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
"Helping £1oridians create safe, uibr~nL s~stainable communities"
LA~ON CHILES JAMES F. MURLEY
Governor Secreta~
.p,.vg 1 1997
The Honorable :lay Alperin, Mayor
City of Delray Beach PLANN lNG & ZON lNG
100 Northeast, lst Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Dear Mayor Alperin:
The Department has completed its review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amend-
ment for the City of Delray Beach (DCANo. 9g-IER), which was received on September 17,
1997. Copies of the proposed amendment have been distributed to appropriate state, regional
and local agencies for their review and their comments are enclosed.
I am enclosing the Department's Objections, Recommendations and Comments (nRC)
Report, issued pursuant to Rule 95-11.010, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.): The issues
identified in this nRC Report concern inadequate policies regarding public school siting,
transportation facilities mapping, and the modification of uses within the coastal high hazard area.
It is very important that the adopted plan amendment address these issues, and all of the
objections in the Department's nRC Report.
Upon receipt of this letter, the City of Delray Beach has 120 days in which to adopt, adopt
with changes, or determine that the City will not adopt the proposed amendment. The process for
adoption of local government comprehensive plan amendments is outlined in Section 163.3184,
Florida Statutes (F.S), and Rule 9I-11.011, F.A.C. The City of Delray Beach must ensure that all
ordinances adopting comprehensive plan amendments are consistent with the provisions of
Section 163.3189(2)(a), F.S.
Within ten working days of the date of adoption, the City of Delray Beach must submit the
following to the Department:
2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD ,, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100
Phone: 850.488.8456/Suncom 278.8466 FAX: 850.921.0781/Suncom 291.0781
Interne[ address: http://www.state.fl.us/cornaff/dca.htrnl
FLORIDA KEYS GREEN SWAMP SOUTH FLORIDA RECOVERY OFFICE
Area of Critical State Concern Field Office Area of Critical State Concern Field off/ce P.O. Box 4022
2796 Overseas Highway, Su(te 212 1 SS East Sumr~lin 8GO0 N.W. )6~h Sb'eet
Marathon, Flor/da 33050-2227 Bariow, Fk)rida 33830-4641 Miami, Florida 331594022
The Honorable Jay Alperin
November 26, 1997
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Three copies of the adopted comprehensive plan amendments;
A copy of the adoption ordinance;
A listing of additional changes not previously reviewed;
A listing of findings by the local governing body, if any, which were not included in the
ordinance; and
A statement indicating the relationship of the additional changes to the Department's
Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report.
The above amendment and documentation are required for the Department to conduct a
compliance review, make a compliance determination and issue the appropriate notice of intent.
In order to expedite the regional planning council's review of'the amendments, and
pursuant to Rule 9J-11.011(5), F.A~C., please provide a copy of the adopted amendment directly
to the Executive Director of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
Please contact Robin Branda, Planner IV, Roger Wilburn, Community Program Adminis-
trator or Charlie Gauthier, AICP, Growth Management Administrator, at (850) 487-4545 if we
can be of assistance as you formulate, your response to this Report.
Sincerely,
J. Thomas Beck, Chief
Bureau of Local Planning
JTB/rbj
Enclosures: Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report
Review Agency Comments
cc: Diane Dominquez, Director, Planning & Zoning
Michael Busha, AICP, Executive Director, Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
OBJECTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Amendment 98-1ER
November 26, 1997
Division of Resource Planning
and Management Bureau of Local Planning
This report is prepared im~unnt to Rule 9J-I 1.010
INTRODUCTION
The following objections, recommendations and comments are based upon the Department's
review of the City of Delray Beach proposed amendment to their comprehensive plan pursuant to s.
163.3184, Florida Statutes (F.S.).
Objections relate to specific requirements of relevant portions of Chapter 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Chapter 163, Part II, F.S. Each objection includes a
recommendation of one approach that might be taken to address the cited objection. Other
approaches may be more suitable in specific situations. Some of these objections may have initially
been raised by one of the other external review agencies. If there is a difference between the
Department's objection and the external agency advisory objection or comment, the Department's
objection would take precedence.
Each of these objections must be addressed by the local government and corrected when the
amendment is resubmitted for our compliance review. Objections which are not addressed may result
in a determination that the amendment is not in compliance. The Department may have raised an
objection regarding missing data and analysis items which the local government considers not
applicable to its amendment. If that is the case, a statement justifying its non-applicability pursuant
to Rule 9J-5.002(2), F.A.C., must be submitted. The Department will make a determination on the
non-applicability of the requirement, and if the justification is sufficient, the objection will be
considered addressed.
The comments which follow the objections and recommendations section are advisory in nature.
Comments will not form bases of a determination of non-compliance. They are included to call
attention to items raised by our reviewers. The comments can be substantive, concerning planning
principles, methodology or logic, as well as editorial in nature dealing with grammar, organization,
mapping, and reader comprehension.
Appended to the back of the Department's report are the comment letters from the other state
review agencies and other agencies, organizations and individuals. These comments are advisory to
the Department and may not form bases of Departmental objections unless they appear under the
"Objections" heading in this report.
OBJECTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Proposed Plan Amendment 98-1ER
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
1. CONSISTENCY WITH RULE 9J-5, AND CHAPTER 163 .
The Department raises objections to the following proposed changes.
A. Future Land Use Element:
Objection: Policy D-3.5, providing for public school education facilities siting within the
"Community Facilities" zoning district is broad and open ended, and lacks comprehensive plan
predictability as to the suitability and compatibility of sites for public schools relative to adjacent
or nearby uses. Therefore, the city did not dearly identify the land use categories in which
public schools are an allowable use, as required pursuant to Section 163.3177(6)(a), Florida
Statu (F.S.).
Recommendation: The Future Land Use Element should clearly identify land use categories in
which public schools are an allowable use. When delineating the land use categories in which
public schools are an allowable use, the City should include in the categories sufficient land
proximate to residential development to meet the projected needs for schools in coordination
with public school boards and may establish differing criteria for schools of different types or
sizes. Additionally, the City should include lands contiguous to existing school sites, to the
maximum extent possible, within the land use categories in which public-schools are an
allowable use.
B. Transportation Element:
Objection: The proposed element does not include existing maps depicting significant parking
facilities or bicycle and pedestrian ways, nor does it contain a policy or policies regarding the
establishment of parking strategies. [Rule 9J-5.019(2)(a) and (4)(c)3., Florida Administrative
Code ff.A.C.)]
Recommendation; Provide maps for existing parking facilities, sidewalks, and bicycle paths.
These should be dearly labeled as "existing" and "furore". An additional policy or policies
should be included in the element to provide parking strategies to promote the overall goals and
objectives of the Transportation Element.
~ The proposed element does not include all requirements for th.e Transportation Map
Series. The map series does not include a Future Transit System Route, Future Bicycle and
Pedestrian Facilities Map, Future Traffic Network Map (including number of lanes for each
roadway), a future and existing map of Major trip producers and attractors, and a future and
existing map of Hurricane Evacuation Routes. [Rule 9J-5.019(5)(a)l., 2, 3., and 9J-5.019(5)Co),
F.A.C.]
Recommendation: The City should revise the Transportation Element map series to include
maps for the following: Future Transit Systems Route, Future Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities,
Future Traffic Network (including number of lanes for each roadway), major trip producers and
attractors, and hurricane evacuation routes (future and existing).
C. Coastal Management Element:
Objection: Objective C-7 of the Coastal Management Element is not adequate because it does
not provide for the limitation of public expenditures which subsidize development in the Coastal
High Hazard Area. The Objective only refers to the "barrier island" of the community, whereas
the data and analysis, and map, depicts a portion of the Coastal High Hazard Area within the
mainland area of the City Limits. [Rule 9I-5.012(3)Co)5., F.A.C.]
Recommendation: Revise the Objective, or provide an additional policy to limit public
expenditures that subsidize development in the Coastal High Hazard Area, except for
restoration/enhancement of natural resources.
Objection; The proposed element does not address measures to reduce exposure to hazards as
the result of being in the Coastal High Hazard Area, including relocation, structural
modification, and public acquisition. [Rule 9J-5.012(2)(e)l., 2, 3., and 0)5, 6., and 8., and
(c)5., and 7., F.A.C.]
Recommendation: Revise the element to include policies which address measures to reduce
exposure to subject hazards. The policies should contain measures for relocation, structural
modification, and public acquisition of facilities and lands ia the Coastal High Hazard Area.
CONSISTENCY WITH STATE COMPREltENSIVE PLAN (Chapter 187, F.S.)
Objection: The proposed amendments are not consistent with and do not further the State
Comprehensive Plan, including the following provisions [Rule 9I-5.021(1), F.A.C.]:
(9) Coastal and Marine Resources, Goal (a), Policies 3., and 6. -
(16) Land Use, goal (a), Policy 6.
(20) Transportation, Goal (a), Policies 3., 12., and 15.
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Recommendation: Revise the amendment to be consistent with and further the above referenced
policies of the State Comprehensive Plan. Specific recommendations are included following the
objections above.
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/[~VID T HARDEN, CITY MANAGER _
FROM: DIANE DOMINGUEZ, DIREG'TOR ~:'LANNING AND ZONING ~"
SUBJECT: MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9. 1997
TRANSMITTAL OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1 (EAR
BASED AMENDMENT) ** PUBLIC HEARING **
The action requested of the City Commission is that of authorizing transmittal of
proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 (EAR based amendment) to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review.
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 was initiated with the adoption of the Evaluation
and Appraisal Report (EAR) on July 9, 1996. This amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan will formally include the recommendations made last year in the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report (EAR). Each element of the Plan has been revised to update
information and the status of objectives and policies. The elements have been
reformatted to improve readability and logic, and to better track the State rule
requirements. In addition, information and policy directives have been added, deleted,
and modified as recommended in the adopted EAR, and as subsequently directed by
the City Commission.
!
The Planning and Zoning Board formally reviewed the items included in the Plan
Amendment at a public hearing on August 25, 1997. There was no public testimony.
After discussion, the Board recommended (6-0) that the City Commission transmit
proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 as presented.
By motion, authorize transmittal of proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 to
DCA for rewew as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Attachments:
* Planning and Zoning Board Memorandum Staff Report
* Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1
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ORDINANCE NO. 32-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT 97-1 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
"LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT", FLORIDA STATUTES
SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ENTITLED "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1" AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach exercised the authority
granted pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes Sections
163.3161 through 163.3243, known as the "Local Government
Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act"; and
WHEREAS, via Ordinance No. 82-89, the City Commission
adopted the document entitled "Comprehensive Plan - Delray Beach,
Florida"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board, as Local Planning
Agency, did prepare an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan entitled
"Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board, as Local Planning
Agency, following due public notice, held a public hearing on August
25, 1997, in accordance with the requirements of the "Local
Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation
Act"; and
WHEREAS, after the above referenced public hearing, the
Planning and Zoning Board, as Local Planning Agency, recommended to
the City Commission that the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
97-1 be transmitted; and
WHEREAS, proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 was
submitted to and reviewed by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, following due public notice, the first of two
required public hearings on Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 was
held by the City Commission on September 9, 1997, at which time it
was authorized to be transmitted to the Department of Community
Affairs for required review; and
WHEREAS, a report of Objections, Recommendations and
Comments (ORC) has been received from the State Department of
Community Affairs and said report has been reviewed by the Planning
and Zoning Board, as Local Planning Agency; and
WHEREAS, following due public notice, the second of two
required public hearings on Comprehensive Plan AmendmentP 97-1 was
held on in accordance with statutory requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, hereby declares its intent to exercise the authority
granted pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes Sections
163.3161 through 163.3243, inclusive, known as the "Local Government
Planning and Land Development Regulation Act"
Section 2. That in implementation of its declared intent
as set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance, there is hereby adopted
the document entitled "Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1", which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. That the document entitled "Comprehensive Plan
- Delray Beach, Florida" is hereby amended pursuant to the document
entitled "Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1".
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective upon
the date a final order is issued by the Department of Community
Affairs finding the amendment to be in compliance in accordance with
Chapter 163.3184, F.S.; or the date a final order is issued by the
Administration Commission finding the amendment to be in compliance
in accordance with Chapter 163.3184, F.S.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the day of , 1997.
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
- 2 - Ord. No. 32-97
MEETING OF: August 25, 1997
AGENDA ITEM: II.A. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION
REGARDING THE TRANSMITTAL OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT 97-1 (EAR-BASED AMENDMENTS)
The item before the Board is that of recommending to the City
Commission those items that should be transmitted to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs as part of Comprehensive Plan
Amendment 97-1.
The City Commission initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 with the adoption
of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) on July 9, 1996. This amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan will formally include the recommendations made last year in the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). Each element of the Plan has been revised to
update information and the status of objectiVes and policies. The elements have been
reformatted to improve readability and logic, and to better track the State rule
requirements. In addition, information and policy directives have been added, deleted,
and modified as recommended in the adopted EAR.
The proposed elements of the Plan have been reviewed with the Board in worksessions
on July 21, 1997 and August 11, 1997. The work has also been reviewed with the City
Commission at a workshop on August 12, 1997.
Generally, the changes in the amendment do not represent a change in the City's
philosophy toward growth management, but are expressions of the City's positions and
methods of doing business as expressed through the actions of the City Commission.
The significant changes to the existing Comprehensive Plan are highlighted below, by
element.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
This element now includes the Hammock 'Reserve Preserve Area in the list of
environmentally sensitive lands. The analysis of conservation issues has been updated
to better address concerns about Lake Ida, and the County's efforts to improve its water
quality; improvements in air and ground water quality; and the future potential of
Hurricane Pines as an environmental preserve. Significant new or modified policies
include the following:
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Policy A-1.4 Through its membership on the Regional Wastewater Board, the City shall
assure the continued evaluation of the alternative methods of sludge disposal, at least
every two years.
Policy A-2.2 Inspection and monitoring of business premises to ascertain that facilities
and procedures exist and aro utilized to propedy manage hazardous materials and
wastes commonly occurring as a result of existing or proposed activities, shall be
continued through current processes related to the Wellfield Protection Program,
Industrial Pretreatment Program, and Fire department inspections.
Policy A-4.7 The City, through the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Board,
shall continue to monitor the aroa of effluent rouse with the ultimate goal of reclaiming
and rousing moro effluent from the wastewater treatment plant if and when such a
program becomes technically and economically feasible. Priorities for expansion of
effluent rouse should be on golf courses in the City, and in the Coastal Planning Aroa.
Policy B-1.2 The City shall develop a program, in FY 97/98, to preserve the Hurricane
Pines parcel along S.E. 10th Street to the extent feasible through sensitive site
planning, or mitigate its development through a form of mitigation banking.
Policy B-1.5 The 4 acro oak hammock in the Hammock Reserve development shall
continue to be preserved from development as a environmentally sensitive site.
Policy B-3.2 The City supports Palm Beach County's program to restore and protect
the shoreline of Lake Ida. In addition, the City supports continuing monitoring of
boating activity in the lake to assure that this activity does not produce adverse impacts
on the shoreline.
Policy B-4.2 The City shall continue to implement the Sea Turtle Conservation
Program, which includes monitoring of nesting and hatching activity, and enforcement
of lighting restrictions.
Policy B-4.3 The City shall continue to implement its dune protection and enhancement
programs, which include management of the dunes at the municipal beaches and
regulation of private development activities.
Policy B-4.4 The City shall maintain existing programs to protect offshore reefs and
marine habitat through monitoring and management of beach renourishment
construction activities.
Policy C-2.1 The City shall encourage contiriulgd monitoring and enhancement of the
Lake Ida water quality by the responsible agencies, with the goal of achieving a level of
water quality that will allow swimming.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
In addition to updating and reformatting the information that describes the (~ity's public
facility components, objective and policy directives have been oriented toward the
efficient correction of long term system deficiencies. The additions and changes reflect
on-going work in the various departments responsible for the systems which have not
been sufficiently expressed in the Plan. Specific policies include:
Policy A-2.2 Expand the solid waste recycling program, including a focus on
commercial recycling and public awareness, with the goal of reducing the 1990 waste
stream level of 87,000 tons by 50% in 1998.
Policy B-1.2 The City shall continue to implement the Acquifer Storage and Recovery
(ASP,) well program to supplement water supply during conditions of drought or well
field contamination and as a method of balancing the demand on water supply wells
during periods of high and Iow demand. This program shall include feasibility studies,
design, and construction as warranted by the results of the feasibility studies.
Policy C-2.1 A study shall be completed, by FY 98/99, to determine the total program
cost of addressing remedial work needed, for wastewater lines and lift stations, to
correct the problems with inflow and infiltration. This study should estimate the annual
costs required to complete the project over a 15 year time frame, and establish
reasonable interim targets.
Policy C-2.2 A study shall be completed, by FY 98/99, to determine the total program
cost of addressing remedial work needed to correct deficiencies in existing water lines.
This study should estimate the annual cost required to complete the project over a 15
year time frame, and establish reasonable interim targets.
Policy C-6.3 Through its membership on the regional wastewater treatment board, the
City shall assure that alternatives to land application of treated wastewater sludge are
assessed, at least every two years, and shall continue to monitor the impacts of the
effluent from the ocean outfall.
Policy E-I.~ Criteria for determining project priorities shall be as defined in the
Stormwater Master Plan, and upon correcting current, localized problems.
Policy E-1.5 The City shall protect and enhance surface water quality through the full
implementation of programs and activities incluUed in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
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Policy E-3.2 The City.shall develop a street system master plan to enable the
development of criteria to prioritize annual wOrk programs and allow, optimum funding
decisions. The master plan will be completed by FY 98/99, and will address all
components of the street system, including roadway surface, signs and markings, on-
street parking, storm sewers and swales, sidewalks, and street lights.
Policy E-3.3 The City shall program installation of sidewalks on an annual basis, with
the goal of completing a safe and convenient sidewalk system throughout the City by
the year 2000.
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
One obvious change in this element is its redesignation from Traffic Element to
Transportation Element, as required by changes in the States Rule. New rules require
the element to address mass transit (rail, bus, etc.) as well as the automobile. Most of
this information was already contained in the City's element, and required only
updating. The element analyzes the roadway network today, in the year 2000, and the
year 2015. Required improvements are projected and compared with committed and
planned projects in the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) plans. Needs for
additions and adjustments to the MPO plans are identified to provide the City with an
acceptable roadway network through 2015. Policies are included to provide, within the
scope of the City's jurisdiction, opportunities for alternative transportation such as bus,
rail, pedestrian and bicycle. In addition, policies focus on the provision of a safe and
convenient local street network. Significant new and revised policies include the
following:
Policy A-1.1 The City will monitor efforts to establish a high speed rail system in South
Florida. If such a system is implemented, the city will work to obtain a route which is
convenient to access but which minimizes impacts to residential areas.
Policy A-1.4 The City supports the eventual use of the F.E.C. rail corddor for
commuter travel, and its potential to link the City's downtown with the downtown's of
other eastern cities along the corridor.
Policy A-7.4 The City shall continue its opposition, as expressed in Resolution No. 86-
95, to increases in minimum bddge clearances across the Intracoastal Waterway. The
current guidelines call for a 21 foot vertical clearance and 125 foot horizontal clearance.
These guidelines will have an adverse impact on residents and business in the vicinity
of bridges. ' '
Policy A-?.5 The City supports the,widening of Lake Ida Road between Congress
Avenue and Military Trail only as a last resort to alleviating LOS deficiencies. The City
will explore alternatives, such as limiting expansion to the addition of a center rum lane,
and seeking a CRALLS (Constrained Roadway at a Lower Level of Service)
designation for the roadway.
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Policy C-l.1 Through and nonresidential traffic travel shall be limited in stable
residential areas. Where a problem with such traffic is specifically identified, .it should be
addressed through the' utilization of traffic calmin§ measures, such as roundabouts,
medians, and speed humps. , ~, ,
Policy D-2.1 Bicycle traffic shall be accommodated in the design and construction of
Collector and Arterial roadways. These improvements are to emphasize safer bicycle
movements (e.g. 14 foot outside travel lanes) rather than providing separate bicycle
facilities and lanes. The City, by adoption of this policy, requests that such
improvements be included on all projects undertaken per Florida Department of
Transportation or the County five-year road program, as well as the City's Capital
Improvement Program.
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT
In the area of recreation services, Delray Beach has long met the minimum level of
service standards. The City's focus now is to satisfy the entire community's demands
for leisure time opportunities at the highest level of quality. To this end, several new
objectives and policies have been added to this element, directed toward improving the
delivery of leisure services to the community. These include:
Policy A-2.4 The City shall strive to develop a scenic recreational network for
pedestrians and bicyclists. This network should make use of existing resources where
possible, such as canal rights-of-way. In this way the scenic network would be similar
to the rails-to-trails concept. Development of the network is not seen as a high pdority
work item, but every opportunity to advance such a network should be taken.
Policy A-2.6 The City shall develop a program, in FY 98/99, to improve and upgrade
the recreation facilities at the Catherine Strong Center, and shall work with he School
Board to assure maintenance and improvement of the recreation facilities at the Full
Service Center.
Policy A-2.7The City shall develop a program to establish small parks in
neighborhoods. The program would include identification of vacant or surplus parcels,
and strategies to assure that the neighborhood determines the parameters of the park
and is responsible for construction and operating costs. Such strategies should rely
heavily on existing neighborhood associations as the originating, motivating and
organizing forces. Program development shall occur in FY 97/98.
Policy A-2.8 Provide needed office space in the Community Center while maximizing
multi-purpose room space for program neei:l~. The expansion of the Community
Center, or other solutions to the need to accommodate office and program space,
should be a funding priority in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Policy A-2.10 The City shall develop a program, with funding requirements including
cost sharing by the School Board, for field lighting at the Full Service Center and Carver
Middle School. Program development shall be completed in FY 97/98.
Policy A-3.5 The City shall develop a program, with funding requirements, to establish
an information exchange, staffed by City personnel, acting as a clearinghouse to
encourage and publicize recreational activities to meet the needs of all cultural and age
groups. Program development shall be completed in FY 97~98.
Policy A-3.6 The City shall continue to encourage other community partners, including
religious and social organizations, to join in the effort to provide leisure programs and
activities for the community as a whole.
Policy A-3.7 The City shall develop a program, with funding requirements, to diversify
recreational programs to offer more alternative sports, music, drama, arts and crafts
and youth-in-government programs. Program development shall be completed in FY
97/98.
Objective A-4
The provision of recreational facilities by the private sector is an important factor in the
quality of life in the entire community, especially for teenagers and young adults. The
City shall encourage the siting of appropriate private recreational facilities within the
City through the provision of informational services, and consideration of innovative,
quality development proposals.
Policy A-4.1 The City shall consider modifications to the Land Development
Regulations with regard to private recreational facilities, including the number of
permitted, vs. conditional, recreational uses allowed in commercial zoning districts.
Policy A-4.2 The City shall establish, within the Planning and Zoning Department, a
staff level task team to assist potential developers of private recreational facilities.
HOUSING ELEMENT
Housing needs as projected by both the City's consultant and the State are used in this
element to forecast needs in various income ranges. Strategies for the creation and
preservation of affordable housing, including housing for middle income families, rental
housing assistance, and provision of lots for Iow income housing are addressed. Local
issues related to 'masionization" and housing in the downtown are also included in the
element, along with State-prescribed growth rhanagement issues. Significant new and
revised policy direction includes:
Staff
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Policy A-8.4 In FY 97/98, the City will examine the possibility of establishing a
revolving loan program to help subsidize the rehabilitation of rentaL, properties. As
envisioned, the program will consist of short term, secured loans that will concentrate
primarily on exterior improvements and the correction of code deficiencies. A possible
funding source for the program is money received from the repayment of the Auburn
Trace UDAG.
Policy A-12.3 In evaluating proposals for new development or redevelopment, the City
shall consider the effect that the proposal will have on the stability of nearby
neighborhoods. Factors such as noise, odors, dust, traffic volumes and circulation
patterns shall be reviewed in terms of their potential to negatively impact the safety,
habitability and stability of residential areas. If it is determined that a proposed
development will result in a degradation of any neighborhood, the project shall be
modified accordingly or denied.
Policy B-2.2 The development of new adult oriented communities within the City is
discouraged. New housing developments shall be designed to accommodate
households having a range of ages, especially families with children, and shall be
required to provide 3 and 4 bedroom units and activity areas for children ranging from
toddlers to teens. This requirement may be waived or modified for residential
developments located in the downtown area, and for infill projects having fewer than 25
units.
Policy B-2.3 New housing developments shall include a range of housing types that
offer variety in size, color, and style.
Policy B-2.5 The development of single family housing that is affordable to families
earning 120--200% of the median income is encouraged. For vacant properties having
a Transitional or Medium Density Residential FLUM designation, the City will consider
the use of incentives to encourage the development of housing at lower densities in
order to meet this need. Such incentives may include flexibility in development
standards, participation in infrastructure costs, or other measures deemed appropriate.
Policy B-2.6 Housing in and near the downtown area, in close proximity to employment
opportunities and services, is a critical need. In order to help stimulate demand for new
housing in and around the Central Business District, the development of new rental
housing projects outside of the TCEA and North Federal Highway area is discouraged.
Policy B-3.4 The City's Planning and Zoning D'epartment will work with the Community
Redevelopment Agency to analyze the existing Central Business District regulations to
determine if there are significant .regulatory impediments to the development of
residential units in the downtown, and will process the amendments necessary to
eliminate those barriers. This analysis will be conducted in FY 97/98.
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COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
The inventory and analysis (text) sections of this element have been enl~anced with
more detailed descriptions of the Coastal Planning Area, and the programs in place
relating to the Intracoastal Waterway, the beach, and natural disaster planning.
Existing policy direction related to maintaining the character of coastal development has
been retained. New and revised policy direction clarifies the City's philosophy of
protecting and enhancing the quality of the coastal area, as shown in the following:
Policy A-1.5 The City shall protect sea turtles and their nesting habitat through
continuation of lighting restrictions, monitoring and education programs.
Policy A-2.2 The quality of the ICWW shall continue to be improved by the control of
storm runoff and the implementation of the projects and programs in the NPDES permit.
Policy B-I.1 The City shall retain the existing public parking under its control on the
barrier island, and shall explore opportunities to expand parking for increased public
beach access.
Policy B-1.2 Additional madna facilities and waterway access shall be provided
pursuant the boating facility siting plan being developed by the Flodda Department of
Environmental Protection for Palm Beach County as part of the manatee protection
plan. The City shall closely monitor the development of this plan and shall provide input
to assure that the plan will maximize opportunities for public access to the Intracoastal
Waterway while protecting the environment.
Policy B-1.4The City shall retain all existing public access to the Intracoastal
Waterway, including street ends, and should consider enhancement of the street ends
as pocket parks with reasonable use restrictions including limited hours of operation.
Policy B-'I.5 The City shall perform the necessary studies to pursue development of
FIND parcel MSA 650 either as 1) an entirely passive park with picnic areas and a
nature trail, with additional boat ramps at Knowles Park; or 2) a partially active park with
boat ramp and parking facilities in addition to preservation areas. The completed
studies should be brought to the City Commission for a decision on the final plan in time
for inclusion in the FY 98/99 budget.
Policy C-4.2 The City, through its Parks and Recreation Department, shall continue its
programs for the acquisition and perpetual u~e of the FIND properties as marine and
wildlife habitats through retention of flora and fauna and the possibility of sites for the
relocation of mangroves which must be relocated from elsewhere along the Intracoastal
Waterway, and development of Intracoastal Waterway access.
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Objective C-7
There shall be no public expenditures which subsidize expanded developn~ent on the
barrier island, unless such expenditures are necessary to: provide services to
development allowed by the Future Land Use Map at the same level of service as the
rest of the City; provide for recreational needs; maintain, restore or enhance of natural
resources; maintain adequate evacuation times; and maintain or enhance public beach
access and use.
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
In addition to updating the basic data and analysis, this element addresses the need to
perform new studies to project population growth, assess the City's economy as it
relates to land use, to reevaluate the extent of redevelopment planning required to
stabilize neighborhoods, and to analyze the City's annexation area. Policy direction
has been strengthened relating to control of strip commercial development, location of
regional facilities, historic preservation, and location of auto dealerships. Significant
new and revised policies include:
Policy A-1.4 The City shall undertake a comprehensive study of economic
development issues and needs in FY 98/99. The study will, at a minimum, assess the
major economic components of the City to determine the uses necessary to
accommodate employment needs and sustain economic growth. Recommendations
made in the study regarding land use needs shall be adopted as policies in the Future
Land Use Element.
Policy A-1.7 Amendments to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) must be based upon
the following findings:
· Demonstrated Need -- That there is a need for the requested land use. The need
must be based upon circumstances such as shifts in demographic trends, changes
in the availability of land, changes in the existing character and FLUM designations
of the surrounding area, fulfillment of a comprehensive plan objective or policy, or
similar circumstances. The need must be supported by data and analysis. This
policy shall not apply to requests for the FLUM designations of Conservation or
Recreation and Open Space.
· Consistency - The requested designation is consistent with goals, objectives, and
policies of the most recently adopted ComlSr&hensive Plan.
· Concurrency -- Development at the highest intensity possible under the requested
designation can meet the adopted concurrency standards.
· Compatibility -- The requested designation will be compatible with existing and
future land uses of the surrounding area.
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· Compliance -- Development under the requested designation will comply with the
provisions and requirement of the Land Development Regulations.
Policy A-1.8 Future proposals to establish regionally oriented public. ~ciliti.es shall be
supported by data which demonstrates that the loss of property tax revenue and other
negative impacts will be offset by mitigating measures which may include, but are not
limited to: payment of fees, creation of significant numbers of local jobs, and measures
to control odors, noise, traffic, and other potential impacts on the surrounding
communities. If the approving body determines that the negative impact of a particular
facility cannot be substantially offset by mitigating measures, the application shall be
denied.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT
The element was modified to provide up to date descriptions of the City's revenue
sources and financing mechanisms, and to list the capital needs expressed in other
elements. The guidelines used in prioritizing capital improvement projects are specified
in the Plan, as are the procedure used to develop capital budgets. Objective and policy
directions have been reordered to better reflect the needs of a city nearing build out, i.e.
needs relative to maintaining and upgrading existing facilities are addressed before
those related to accommodating future growth. New or significantly modified objectives
and policies include the following:
Policy A-1.8 The City shall strive to maintain a General Fund Reserve equal to 7-10%
of the recurring annual operating revenue, excluding major one-time costs such as
those related to bonding.
Policy A-3.2 The Five Year Capital Improvements Schedule shall be established in
accordance with the Guidelines for Prioritizing Capital Improvement Projects, as
contained in this Element.
Objective A-6
The City of Delray Beach shall limit public expenditures on the barrier island which
subsidize increased development intensities beyond those shown on the Future Land
Use Map, or development which adversely affects hurricane evacuation times.
These, and the other objectives and policies summarize the existing financial practices
of the City, and mirror those in other documents such as the financial reports and
Capital Improvement Plan.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
The inventory and analysis sections describing the City's relationships with other
government entities have been changed to a tabular format for ease of reference.
Policy directives from other elements that require intergovernmental coordination are
identified as needs in this element. Two new objectives have been added that highlight
the importance of good coordination with other government agencies. These are:
Objective A,4
The City shall emphasize the intergovernmental coordination activities needed to
achieve the policies and programs identified in other elements of the Plan, as described
in the Needs and Recommendation section of this Element.
Objective A-5
The City shall seek to improve relationships with those entities with which coordination
problems have been identified.
'
By motion, recommend that the City Commission transmit to tho Florida Department of
Community Affairs, proposed Comprehensive Plan ^mendment 07-'1, containing the
material in the staff report and attachment.
Attachment:
· Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1
S : PLANNIIDCOUMEI ADV ICOMP I9 71P Z1 .DOC
Boca Raton News, Tuesday, December 2 1997 ~A~,
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE
(COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1)
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach proposes
to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 32-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1 PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION ACT", FLORIDA STATUTES SECTIONS
163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ENTITLED
"COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1" AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 9, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M. (or at any continuation of
such meeting which is set by the Commission), in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida. At this meeting the City Commission
will accept public testimony and will consider the adoption of
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1.
The proposed changes amend the Comprehensive Plan and
its Elements to implement the changes recommended in the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) adopted by the Delray
Beach City Commission on July 9, 1996, via Resolution No.
54-96.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing
and comment upon Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1
or submit comments in writing on or before the date of this
hearing to the Planning and Zoning Department. Copies of
the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan are
available at' the Delray Beach Planning and Zoning
Department, City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach,
Florida 33444 (Phone 407/243-7040), between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO
APPEAL ANY. DECISION MADE BY THE CITY
COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THIS HEARING, SUCH PERSON WILL
NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON
WHICH THE APPEAL IS ¥O BE BASED. THE CITY DOES
NOT PROVIDE NOR PREPARE SUCH RECORD.
PURSUANT TO F.S. 286.0105.
PUBLISH:. BOCA RATON NEWS CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
. December 2, 1997 Alison MacGregor Harty
Ad #764055 City Clerk
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE
(COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1)
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach proposes to adopt
the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 32-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1 PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT" FLORIDA STATUTES SECTIONS 163.3161
,
THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A" ENTITLED "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1" AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on TUESDAY, DECEMBER
9, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M. (or at any continuation of such meeting which
is set by the Commission), in the Commission Chambers at City Hall,
100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. At this meeting the
City Commission will accept public testimony and will consider the
adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1.
The proposed changes amend the Comprehensive Plan and its Elements
to implement the changes recommended in the Evaluation and Appraisal
Report (EAR) adopted by the Delray Beach City Commission on July 9,
1996, via Resolution No. 54-96.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and
comment upon Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 or submit comments in
writing on or before the date of this hearing to the Planning and
Zoning Department. Copies of the proposed amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan are available at the Delray Beach Planning and
Zoning Department, City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach,
Florida 33444 (Phone 407/243-7040), between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION
MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT
THIS HEARING, SUCH PERSON WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE
BASED. THE CITY DOES NOT PROVIDE NOR PREPARE SUCH RECORD. PURSUANT
TO F.S. 286.0105.
PUBLISH: The News CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
December 2, 1997 Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
Instructions to Newspaper: Per Florida Statutes, the minimum size
of this ad must be no less than 2 columns wide by 10 inches long.
The headline (NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE / (COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1) / CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA) is to be in a
type no smaller than 18 point. The is not to be placed in the
legal/classified section of the newspaper. Thank you.
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on the following proposed ordinance
on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. (or at any
continuation of such meeting which is set by the Commission), in
the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray
Beach, Florida, at which time the City Commission will consider
its adoption. The proposed ordinance may be inspected at the
Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. All interested
parties are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the
proposed ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 32-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1 PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT", FLORIDA STATUTES SECTIONS
163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ENTITLED "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
97-1" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered
at this hearing, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal
is to be based. The City does not provide nor prepare such
record. Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105.
PUBLISH: The News CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
November 28, 1997 Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
Instructions to Newspaper: This is a standard legal ad to be
placed in the legal/classified section. Thank you.
8Jl~ Boca Raton News, Sunday, August 31, 1997
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE
(COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97.t)
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach will consider
the following .ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 32-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CIT~.OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING COM-
PREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1 PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF THE 'LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOP-
MENT REGULATION ACT', FLORIDA STATUTES SEC-
TION 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ENTITLED "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-
1" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEAL-
ER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M. (or at any continuation of
such meeting which is set by the Commission), in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida.
The proposed changes amend the Comprehensive Plan and its
Elements to implement the changes recommended in the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) adopted by the Delray
Beach City Commission on July 9, 1996, via Resolution No. 54-96.
At this hearing the City Commission will accept public testimony
and will consider the transmittal of Comprehensive Plan
Amendment 97-1 to the State of Florida, Department of
Community Affairs, for intergovernmental review and comment.
Upon completion of that review, an additional advertised public
hearing will be scheduled at which the City Commission will con-
sider adoption of Comprehens, ive Plan Amendment 97-1.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and
comment upon Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 or sub-
mit comments in writing on or before the date of this hearing to
the Planning and Zoning Department. Copies of the proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are available at the
Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department, City Hall, 100
N.W. 1st Avenue, Deiray Beach, Florida 33,!.'!.'!. (Phone 407 /
243-7040), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO
APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION
WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS
HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A
VERBATIM RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVI-
DENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE
CITY DOES NOT PROVIDE OR PREPARE SUCH RECORD.
PURSUANT TO F.S. 286.0105.
PUBLISH: BOCA RATON NEWS CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
August 31, 1997 Alison MacGregor Harty
Ad #757780 City Clerk
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE
(COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1)
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach will consider the
following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 32-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION
ACT" FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, ,
INCLUSIVE; ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
"A" ENTITLED "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1" AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
9, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M. (or at any continuation of such meeting which
is set by the Commission), in the Commission Chambers at City Hall,
100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
The proposed changes amend the Comprehensive Plan and its Elements
to implement the changes recommended in the Evaluation and Appraisal
Report (EAR) adopted by the Delray Beach City Commission on July 9,
1996, via Resolution No. 54-96.
At this hearing the City Commission will accept public testimony and
will consider the transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1
to the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, for
intergovernmental review and comment. Upon completion of that
review, an additional advertised public hearing will be scheduled at
which the City Commission will consider adoption of Comprehensive
Plan Amendment 97-1.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and
comment upon Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 or submit comments in
writing on or before the date of this hearing to the Planning and
Zoning Department. Copies of the proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan are available at the Delray Beach Planning and
Zoning Department, City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach,
Florida 33444 (Phone 407/243-7040), between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION
MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT
THIS HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE
BASED. THE CITY DOES NOT PROVIDE OR PREPARE SUCH RECORD. PURSUANT
TO F.S. 286.0105.
PUBLISH: The News CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
August 31, 1997 Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
Instructions to Newspaper: Per Florida Statutes, the minimum size
of this ad must be no less than 2 columns wide by 10 inches long.
The headline (NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE / (COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1) / CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA) is to be in a
type no smaller than 18 point. The ad is not to be placed in that
portion of the newspaper where legal notices and classified
advertisements appear. Thank you!
ref:COMPADV1
Boca Raton News, Thursday, August 14, 1997 9A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
-CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
'The planning and Zoning Board as Local Planning Agency of the
City of Delray Beach will consider making a recommendation to
~ the City Commis~;ion concerning the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE:~NO. 32-97
, . . ., ,,~..; .
AN' ORDINANCE(~F~.~E!CI~''COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA~ ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
'"LOCAL GOVERNMENTC0MPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND
DEVELOPMEN~ REGULATION AC'F', FLORIDA STATUTES SEC-
.TION 163.3161 THROUGH 163~3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL AS MORE
PARTICULARLY. DESCRIBED'IN EXHIBIT "A" ENTITLED "COMPRE-
HENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-i" AND INCORPORATED HERE-
IN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL
REPEA. LER ,CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
~APublic Hearing regarding. Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1
Will be held on MONDAY, .'A~*~[,~'~ 251 ~1997, AT 6~00 RM. in the
Commission. Chambers at' City Hal~, i00 N.W. 1 st Avenue, Delray
Beach, Florida.
· The proposed changes amend the Comprehensive Plan and its
Elements to implement the changes recommended in the Evaluation
and Appraisal Report (EAR) adopted on July 9, 1996 by Resolution
#54-96.
The purpose of this hearing is to afford the Planning and Zoning
Board the opportunity to receive public comment on the proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Upon completion of the
Public Hearing the Planning and Zoning Board will take the pro-
posed amendments under advisement and will forward a recommen-
dation to' the City Commission.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearings and
comment upon the Plan Amendment or submit their comments in
writing to the Planning Department. For further information or to
obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance, please contact the
Planning and Zoning Department, City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida 33444 (Phone 561/243-7040), between the
ho~rs of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p,m., Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays.
Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter
considered at this hearing, such person will need a record of the
19roceedings, and tor this purpose such person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
based. The City does not provide or prepare such record, pursuant
to ES. 286.0105. . CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Alison MacGregor Harry
PUBLISH: THE BOCA RATON NEWS City Clerk
AUGUST 14, 1997
AD #757940
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE 97-1
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
The Planning and Zoning Board as Local Planning Agency of the City of Delray
Beach will consider making a recommendation to the City Commission
concerning the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 32-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION Of THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT 97-1 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "LOCAL
GOVERNMENT . COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT", FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION
163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ENTITLED
"COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 97-1//AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Public Hearing regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97-1 will be held
on MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1997, AT 6:00 P.M. in the Commission Chambers
at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
The proposed changes amend the Comprehensive Plan and its Elements to
implement the changes recommended in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
(EAR) adopted on July 9, 1996 by Resolution #54-96.
The purpose of this hearing is to afford the Planning and Zoning Board the
opportunity to receive public comment on the proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan. Upon completion of the Public Hearing the Planning and
Zoning Board will take the proposed amendments under advisement and will
forward a recommendation to the City Commission.
All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and comment upon
the Plan Amendment or submit their comments in writing to the Planning
Department. Further information concerning the proposed amendments can be
obtained from the Planning and Zoning Department, City Hall 100 N.W. 1st
Avenue, FL 33444 or by calling 561/243-7040, between the hours of 8:00 A.M.
and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter considered at this
hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for this purpose
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal
is based. The City does not provide or prepare such record, pursuant to F. S.
286.0105.
Published: Boca News CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
August 14, 1997 Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
Instructions tO New~paper: This notice must be at least two columns wide and
10 inches high with the headline [NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE #97-1/ CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA] to be in a type no smaller than 18 point.
The ad is not to be placed in that portion of the newspaper where legal notices
and classified advertisements appear. Thank you for your assistance.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF DEI. RAY BEA CH'
Adopted by Ordinance 82-89
November 28, 1989
Certified as In Compliance
February, 1990
Amended by Ordinance 52-90 Amended by Ordinance 94.9~,!~.~.,~.
November 20, 1990 December 6, 1994
Amended by Ordinance 74-91 Amended by Ordinance 47-95
October 8, 1991 August 15, 1995
Amended by Ordinance 28-92 Amended by Ordinance 44-95
September 8, 1992 September 5, 1995
Amended by Ordinance 63-92 Amended by Ordinance 69-95
December 8, 1992 December 5, 1995
Amended by Ordinance 52-93 Amended by Ordinance 36-96
September 28, 1993 September 17, 1996
Amended by Ordinance 84-93 Amended by Ordinance 5~-96
December 14, 1993 November 19, 1996
Amended by Ordinance 90-94 November 15, 1994
Evaluation and Appraisal Report
Resolution Number 54-96
July 9, 1996
Amended by Ordinance 32-97
December 9, 1997
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TABI_E OF CONTENTS
This is the general table of contents for the Comprehensive Plan. A detailed table of
contents, including lists of maps and tables, can be found in each element of the Plan.
Pa_oe
INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY OF MAJOR FEATURES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ...IN - 1 - 8
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE PLAN ........................................ PR - 1 - 7
ADOPTION DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................................ AD- 1 -4
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT ........................................................................................................ FL - 1 - 54
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT ......................................................................................................... TR - 1 - 48
HOUSING ELEMENT ......................................................................................................................... HO - 1 - 37
PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT ......................................................................................................... PF- 1 - 20
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT .............................................................................................. CM - 1 - 26
CONSERVATION ELEMENT ............................................................................................................. CO - 1 - 16
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT ................................................................................. OS - 1 - 22
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT .................................................................... lC - 1- 22
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT ............................................................................................... CI - 1- 31
INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY
OF MAJOR FEATURES
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
INTRODUCTION
In 1989, at the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, Delray Beach faced many of the
problems common to aging cities. Infrastructure such as water and sewer lines were
deteriorating. Storm drainage problems were evident in several areas, and streets and
sidewalks were in need of repair. The historic downtown was tending toward decay as
business moved to the suburbs. These problems, and others related to housing, the
parks system, transportation, and public involvement were identified in the 1989 Plan,
along with strategies to solve the problems. The Plan proposed a renaissance for the
City, a revival in both economic and social terms, based on its unique history and
culture.
Revival in the City went far beyond Comprehensive Plan language. A "Decade of
Excellence" bond was issued to repair and upgrade infrastructure, including water and
sewer systems, streets and drainage, parks and fire stations. Significant public
investment was made in the downtown, including a complete reconstruction of the
streetscape; the preservation and reuse of Old School Square (the original Delray
school) into a museum, community center and theater; and the renovation of the
Municipal Tennis Center and addition of a tennis stadium. Private investment has
followed, resulting in a vibrant city center of shops, restaurants and theaters, with
development incentives, such as increased densities and an exception to traffic
concurrency, in place to continue revitalization into the future.
Recognition of its achievements has come to the City from sources beyond the local
residents and business community. The City received the title of "All America City", and
the "Main Street" designation. Florida Trend magazine featured Delray Beach in a
1995 cover story as "The Best-Run Town in Florida". The City has become a model of
growth management for other communities, an example of the viability and value of the
"Eastward Ho!" initiatives of the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South
Florida.
The City is approaching build-out, and the issues of today and tomorrow focus less on
the classic growth management questions found in a fast growing area, and more on
maintaining and enhancing a stable community. The emphasis has shifted to
IN-1
maintaining existing systems, correcting deficiencies in specific neighborhoods, and
providing for the quality of life desired by the community. Therefore, the Plan goes
beyond the minimum State requirements to address the needs and desires of the
community.
The Comprehensive Plan is the primary growth management planning tool for the City.
The Plan describes how the community looks today and how it is expected to look in
the future. It contains the policy guidelines for the control of growth and quality of life in
the City and its Planning Area. The Plan is made up of specific elements addressing:
[] Future Land Use
El Transportation
El Housing
Q Public Facilities (Infrastructure)
[] Coastal Management
El Conservation
[] Open Space and Recreation
Q Intergovernmental Coordination
El Capital Improvements
The Plan elements are compatible and complementary. Together, they provide a
comprehensive look at the issues facing the City, and plan for future growth.
The contents of the Comprehensive Plan reflect the requirements of the State statutes
and rules governing local planning. These include:
[] Chapter 163, F.S., entitled "Local Government Comprehensive Planning And Land
Development Regulation Act".
El Rule 9J-5, F.A.C., entitled "Minimum Criteria for Review of Local Government
Comprehensive Plans and Determinations of Compliance".
The Comprehensive Plan has been kept reasonably current through a series of
amendments. In 1996, the City performed a complete review and update of the Plan
through the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). Based on the EAR, the Plan was
completely revised and amended in 1997. This cycle of annual analysis and
amendment, and periodic major review will be continued in the future. The major check _._
points in the process planning periods are described below.
IN -2
Plan Adoption November 28, 1989
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) July 9, 1996
Base Date for Most Information 1995
EAR-Based Amendment (97-1) December, 1997
Five-Year Planning Period (FY 97~98 to FY 01/02) to October, 2002
Estimated Build-out Population 2012
THE PLANNING AREA
The Planning Area is that area which is projected to be the ultimate incorporated area
for the City of Delray Beach, and will have its full range of municipal services provided
by the City. The actual limits of the Planning Area are shown in Map 1, and the
Planning Area itself is discussed in greater detail in the Land Use and Population Data
section of the Future Land Use Element.
The total gross area within the Planning Area is 16.5 sq. miles, with 1.4 sq. miles
currently under County jurisdiction.
The City of Delray Beach also provides limited services to adjacent municipalities,
which are not in the Planning Area. The City provides water, fire protection and
emergency services, and limited sewer services to the Town of Gulf Stream, and sewer
services, fire protection and emergency services to the Town of Highland Beach, all on
a contract basis.
LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS & NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS
F.S. Section 163.3202(2)(g) requires that level of service standards be established to
ensure that adequate facility capacity will be provided for future development. Thus,
the City must establish such a standard for each public facility located within its
boundaries. Level of service standards are identified in various elements of the Plan
and are adopted as a part of the Capital Improvement Element. These standards are
summarized in Table CI-GOP-1. Identified improvements are those necessary to reach
and/or maintain L.O.S. standards. Other improvements for the overall operation of the
facilities are addressed in the individual elements.
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TAB L E CI-GOP-f
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
FACiLITy; · , :, STANDARDs
Sewer Treatment System
· Generation Inflow 160 gal per person per day.
· Plant Design Capacity 21 m~d average / 30 mgd peak.
Water Treatment System
· Water Usage 195 gal per person per day.
· Storage 15% of maximum flow + fire reserve at 1.5 mg+ emergency reserve at 25% of
storage = 6.0 mg at buildout.
· Raw Water Pumping Capacity 22.4 mgd.
· Water Treatment Capacity 28 mgd.
· Water Pressure 20 psi, minimum.
Solid Waste
· Generation Inflow 7.13 pounds per person per day.
Drainage
· SFVVMD Standard Retention of the first one inch of runoff or 2.5 inches of water storage times
the percentage of impervious areas, to protect water quality.
Traffic
· Local Streets "C" under any condition.
· City Collectors and Arterials "D" under any conditions, pursuant to Exhibits 1 & 2.
· County Streets "D" under any conditions, per the adopted County level of service. Basis for
calculations are the County Traffic Performance Standards.
· State Facilities "D" Under any conditions, pursuant to Exhibit 2.
Open Space and Recreation
· Local Determination 3 acres per 1,000 residents.
· Facilities
Mini Park / Playground 1 per 2,500 residents, 1/, mile service area.
Neighborhood Park 1 per 5,000 residents, ¼ to % mile service area.
Community Park I per 25,000 residents, % to 3 mile service area.
Urban District Park 1 per 50,000 residents, 30 to 40 minutes driving time.
Regional Park 1 per 100,000 residents, 30 to 60 minutes driving time, 250 + acres.
· Activities
Children Play Area 1 )er 5,000 residents.
Baseball Field 1 )er 5,000 residents.
Softball Field 1 )er 5,000 residents.
Football / Soccer Field 1 )er 15,000 residents.
Tennis Courts 1 )er 2,000 residents.
Golf Course (18 hole) 1 )er 25,000 residents.
Basketball Court 1 )er 5,000 residents.
Shuffleboard Court 1 )er 2,000 residents.
Handball/Racquetball Court 1 )er 10,000 residents.
Swimming Pool (small) I )er 2,000 residents.
Swimming Pool (Large) 1 )er 25,000 residents.
Boatramps 1 )er 15,000 residents.
Beachfront 25 linear feet per 1,000 residents.
,,, Boating ¼ acre per 1,000 residents.
Coastal Zone Levels of Service Shall be the same as elsewhere in the City.
IN -5
GROWTH MANAGEMENT.-
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT -
As a mature community, at 89% build-out (based on land area), the focus of the
Comprehensive Plan is not upon accommodating future growth but upon quality
development of remaining vacant areas and redevelopment of areas which are in a
state of decline or deterioration. Redevelopment is also a goal for commercial and
industrial areas which are no longer functionally competitive in the regional
marketplace.
Development goals and objectives are primarily addressed through the Future Land
Use Element which contains the descriptions of the Future Land Use Map and its
categories. These descriptions have been allocated to insure that new development
and redevelopment is compatible with adjacent uses and does not create undue
congestion or detract from the character of the City. In addition, an emphasis is placed
upon land uses which will add to the economic base of the community through the
provision of employment in commerce and related industries.
The Future Land Use Element identifies four areas in which development actions
should be carefully weighed or put on hold until a redevelopment plan is prepared and
adopted. The Housing Element identifies several areas for which neighborhood plans
are to be prepared and adopted. The Housing Element also sets forth an "action
program" for taking neighborhoods through a phased process in achieving the goal of
becoming a stable neighborhood.
There is a focus upon redevelopment in the Central Business District (CBD) with an
emphasis on mixed use development. In addition, there is to be a CBD development
plan to be prepared jointly by the City and the Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA).
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
The elements of the Plan describe programs and activities which will maintain the level
of service for infrastructure components, and enhance the quality of life in the
community. A sampling of the major programs and activity thrusts from the various
elements include:
Future Land Use Element
· assessment of economic development needs;
· reevaluation of annexation efforts;
· a more efficient development and redevelopment coordination process.
IN -6
Transportation Element
· strategies to promote alternative transportation, including bicycle, pedestrian,
and mass transit;
· maintain a public street beautification program;
· reduction of the incidents of accidents in targeted areas and elimination of
obstacles to vehicle and traffic safety;
· monitor and coordinate the MPO plans to provide necessary roadway
improvements in the City.
El Housing Element
· strategies to promote owner-occupied middle income housing;
· assistance for the rehabilitation of renter-occupied housing;
· provision of housing in the Central Business District;
· acquisition of vacant lots for affordable housing.
Public Facilities Element
· reduction of inflow/infiltration in the wastewater collection system;
· upgrading of undersized water mains;
· correction of stormwater management deficiencies;
· development of a street system master plan;
· protection of water supply wells;
· solid waste recycling.
Coastal Management Element
· control the quality of stormwater runoff;
· enhanced accessibility to the beach and Intracoastal Waterway.
El Conservation Element
· reduction of per capita consumption of water through various means;
· promotion of water quality and weed control improvements in Lake Ida;
· preservation of remaining natural areas.
El Open Space and Recreation Element
· maintenance and enhancement of facilities at existing parks;
· creation of educational interpretive trails;
· improvement of the scope, quality and delivery of leisure services to all
segments of the community.
IN-7
Capital Improvement Element
· citizen participation in establishment of priorities for infrastructure improvements;
· annual, public review of capital budgets and departmental capital improvement
programs.
IN-8
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING
AND EVALUATION OF THE PLAN
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
This portion of the Comprehensive Plan provides "procedures for monitoring and
evaluation of the local plan" as required by 9J5-005(1)(c)3, and qualified by 9J5.005(6)
& (7). It is presented in the following framework:
[] Implementation of Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Elements of the Plan
[] The Annual Review Process
[] The Evaluation and Appraisal Report
[] Continuing Citizen Participation
IMPLEMENTATION OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN
Following is a list of programs, activities, and studies which are to be undertaken
pursuant to individual policies within the Plan Elements. The list is by fiscal year with
the Element and policy reference identified at the end of each item. (Please refer to the
specific policy in order to determine the extent of the activity).
This list shall be used by the City Administration in the preparation of work plans and
budget requests commencing with preparation of the FY 97/98 budget. Upon
preparation and review of the resulting work plans and resource availability, individual
tasks may be deferred to a subsequent year. However, no activities shall be completely
eliminated or deferred longer than one year without first processing an amendment to
the Plan. This amendment shall be a local amendment and shall be accommodated
through the annual review process.
ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
[] Report to the City Commission on potable water quality and consumption trends.
[PF B-4.1]
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[] Adjust water distribution system computer model calibration. [PF C-1.1]
[] Adjust wastewater collection and transmission system computer model calibration.
[PF C-1.2]
[] Determine the most significant accident areas. [TR A-5.1]
gl Inventory congested intersections. [TR B-2.1]
[] Review pedestrian and bicycle accidents. [TR D-1.3 and D-2.3]
[] Report status of coastal programs. [CM A-l]
[] Review Emergency Operations Guide. [CM D-1.2]
[] Prepare Five Year CIP. [CI A-3.4]
[] Conduct a Town Hall meeting. [HO A-1.4]
Q Acquire five lots to be used for infill housing. [HO B-1.2]
[] Monitor development in the TCEA. [FL C-4.5]
FISCAL YEAR 97198
[] Develop a program for Hurricane Pines (preservation or mitigation of development).
[CO B-1.2]
[] Complete an inventory of obstructions in street travelways. [TR C-2.2]
[] Perform TDM surveys. [TR D-3.1]
[] Modify LDR to require TDM activities. [TR D-3.3]
[] Develop a program to establish small parks in neighborhoods. [OS A-2.7]
I~1 Develop a program for the reuse of Sarah Gleason Park. [OS A-2.9]
[] Develop a program for field lighting at the Full Service Center and Carver Middle
School. [OS A-2.10]
[] Develop a program to establish an information exchange for recreational activities.
[OS A-3.5]
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[] Develop a program to diversify recreational programs. [OS A-3.7]
[] Complete Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan. [HO A-7.2] [FL C~2.6]
[] Perform feasibility study for rental rehabilitation program. [HO A-8.4]
[] Mitigate the impacts of the "mansionization" trend. [HO A-12.4]
[] Revise LDR regarding group homes and foster care facilities. [HO B-3.3]
[] Reassess CBD regulations. [HO B-3.4]
[] Resolve issue of transferring control of FIND parcels 645 and 650 to City. [CM C~
4.'1]
[] Update seawall ordinance and regulations. [GM D-4.1]
[] Complete Seacrest/Del Ida Neighborhood Plan. [HO A~5.5]
[] Assist CRA in the preparation of the North Federal Highway Improvement Program.
[FL C-1.4]
[] Assist CRA in the West Atlantic Economic Development Strategy. [FL C-1.5]
[] Evaluate the need for specific redevelopment plans. [FL C-2]
[] Prepare a redevelopment plan for the vicinity of Lindell Boulevard and Federal
Highway. [FL C-2.4]
FISCAL YEAR 98/99
[] Through SCRWWTB, evaluate alternative methods of sludge disposal. [CO A-1.4]
[PF C-6.3]
[] Complete a study to determine program to correct I/I problems. [PF C-2.1]
[] Complete a study to determine program to correct deficiencies in existing water
mains. [PF C-2.2]
[] Determine feasibility of TMA. [TR D-3.2]
[] Install bicycle facilities in TCEA. [TR D-3.5]
[] Improve signing at municipal parking lots in the TCEA. [TR D-3.8]
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n Develop a program to improve and upgrade recreation facilities at the Catherine
Strong Center. [OS A-2.6]
n Prepare a redevelopment plan for the area on both sides of SW 4th Avenue, north
of Linton Boulevard. [FL C-2.5] [HO A-7.2]
I~ Complete Allen/Eastview/Lake Avenue Neighborhood Plan. [HO A-5.5]
n Complete studies to develop FIND Parcel MSA 650. [CM B-1.5]
I~ Complete post-disaster redevelopment program. [CM D-3]
I:::1 Undertake an economic development study. [FL A-1.4]
Q Evaluate LDR regarding nonconforming uses and structures. [FL A-2.4]
I~ Update LDR to implement Amendment 97-1. [FL A-5.1]
I~ Review the Mixed Use Category land use designation. [FL A-5.5]
~ Undertake the annexation program. [FL B-3.5]
FISCAL YEAR 99/01;)
I:::1 Through recycling, reduce the waste stream to 43,500 tons. [PF A-2.21
I:::1 Prepare a redevelopment plan for the Wallace Drive Industrial Area. [FL C-2.3] [HO
A-7.2]
Q Complete Osceola Park Neighborhood Plan. [HO A-5.5]
I::1 Develop the southwest park. ICI A-2.1]
I:::1 Develop street system master plan. [PF E-3.2]
FISCAL YEAR 00101
I;3 Complete Delray Shores Neighborhood Plan. [HO A-5.5]
I:1 Through SCRWTD Board, evaluate alternative methods of sludge disposal. [CO
A-1.4] [PF C-6.3]
I::i Achieve per capita water consumption target of 176 gpd. [CO A-4]
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Complete a City-wide sidewalk system. [PF E-3.3]
Establish plan for an in-town shuttle. [TR D-3.6]
Update Residential Housing Categorization Map. [HO A-2.2]
FISCAL YEAR 01102
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).
The Annual Review Process
Chapter 9J-5.005(7) requires that the program for accommodating the required, 5-year
evaluation and appraisal of the Plan be stated in the Plan. In addition, a means of
ensuring continuous monitoring and evaluation (during the five year period) is required.
The following constitutes the ongoing review and monitoring program:
THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
At the conclusion of the fiscal year, an annual report listing land use actions and
analyzing their cumulative impact upon the growth projections and assumptions shall be
prepared by the Planning and Zoning Department and publicly reviewed by the Local
Planning Agency (LPA). That report shall be reviewed each year during the winter
months. The LPA shall determine if alterations need to be made to the Plan and, if so,
shall initiate a Plan Amendment. In Delray Beach, the Planning and Zoning Board is
the LPA.
THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
At the conclusion of the fiscal year, an annual report listing significant automotive,
pedestrian, and bicycle accident locations, and recommending mitigation shall be
prepared by the City Engineer and publicly reviewed by the Local Planning Agency
(LPA). The report shall be reviewed each year during the winter months. The LPA
shall determine if the recommended mitigation(s) requires alterations to the Plan and, if
so, shall initiate a Plan Amendment.
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
At the conclusion of the fiscal year, an annual report listing progress made on programs
and activities shall be prepared by the City Administration and publicly reviewed by the
LPA. That report shall be reviewed each year during the winter months. The LPA shall
determine if alterations need to be made to the Plan and, if so, shall initiate a Plan
Amendment.
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CAPITAL BUDGET
Prior to a proposed annual budget document being forwarded to the City Commission
for formal hearings, the capital budget shall be reviewed by the LPA for its consistency
with the five-year schedule of improvements. If there are any inconsistencies, the LPA
shall determine whether or not a Plan Amendment is necessary and, if so, shall initiate
it. When reviewing the proposed capital budget, the LPA shall first review progress on
the preceding year's capital budget and the status of projects in the current five-year
schedule of improvements.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
There are two ways in which provisions of the Comprehensive Plan (adoption
document) can be altered. These are:
a. Pursuant to F.S. 163.3187 and,
b. Pursuant to F.S. 163.3177(3)(b).
The above procedures apply only to the document which is formally adopted by
ordinance, by the City Commission and certified by the Florida Department of
Community Affairs. The full elements and background data are not formally adopted
and thus can be updated without being processed as an amendment. A Plan _
Amendment shall be initiated only by formal action of the City Commission.
a. F.S. 163.3187 - Places a limitation on general amendments, except those related
to small scale development activities, to the effect of only two amendments per year.
Additional exceptions (to the number of permitted amendments) are allowed for
emergencies (Subsection 1) and Developments of Regional Impact (Subsection 2).
Each of the two general amendments may have more than one component and may
address the Future Land Use Map and/or policies or objectives (i.e. text).
b. F.S. 163.3177(3)(b) allows for the correction, updating, and modifications
concerning costs; revenue sources; acceptance of facilities pursuant to dedications
which are consistent with the Plan; or the date of construction of any facility
enumerated in the Capital Improvement Element. However, such changes shall be
accomplished by ordinance.
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT
The information generated through the local annual review process shall be combined
and shall be the basis for the preparation of a formal Evaluation and Appraisal Report
(EAR) which shall be transmitted by the Local Planning Agency to the State
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Department of Community Affairs through the City Commission. The EAR shall
address the requirements of 9J-5.005(7), including:
a. An overall assessment of the progress made in achieving the Plan's initial goals,
objectives, and policies;
b. The progress and condition of each element (and its subject matter), including
results of each individual objective;
c. Identification of intervening events and their impact upon the goals of the Plan and
the implementation program;
d. Recommended changes in goals, objectives, policies, standards, programs, and
activities as initially set forth in the Plan.
The EAR shall be subject to the same hearing process as was followed for initial
enactment of the Plan. It shall be identified as an element in the Planning and Zoning
Department's FY 01/02 work program. It shall involve at least two components. One
shall be an overall evaluation performed by professional planning staff i.e. an audit (this
may be performed through the technical assistance program of a county, regional or
state planning agency if such services exist). The other component shall involve citizen
participation as described in the next section.
CONTINUING PUBLIC PARTIClPATION
The City of Delray Beach utilized an extensive citizen participation program in the
development and review of this Comprehensive Plan (see Adoption Documentation).
This effort shall be continued through the implementation and review of the Plan as
follows:
The Local Planning Agency shall review progress reports dealing with the programs
and activities of the Comprehensive Plan on an annual basis. This review shall be
conducted during the winter months with announcement of the review advertised
through a quarter page notice in a local newspaper.
In FY 01/02, the evaluation and appraisal report preparation process shall include
the formation of citizen task teams for the following elements: Housing, Open Space
& Recreation, Public Facilities, Conservation, and Coastal Management. These
citizens task teams shall provide the assessment of progress made in each of the
elements and shall recommend changes in their respective elements. The
remaining elements of the Plan, which are considered technical in nature, will be
prepared by the Planning and Zoning Board.
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ADOPTION DOCUMENTATION
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
ENACTING ORDINANCE
The Comprehensive Plan was adopted November 28, 1989, by Ordinance 82-89. A
copy of the Ordinance is at the end of this section.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In October, 1987, the City Commission endorsed a public participation program and
flow chart for the plan amendment program. The public participation program called for:
[] citizen task teams to be involved in creation of the Housing, Open Space &
Recreation, Public Facilities, Coastal Management, and Conservation Elements;
[] the Planning and Zoning Board (Local Planning Agency) to create the Traffic, Land
Use, Capital Improvement, and Intergovernmental Coordination Elements;
[] a coordination committee consisting of the Chairpersons of the Task Teams and
P&Z Board Members was to be created;
[] public information meetings relative to each element were to be held.
In July, 1988, more details were reviewed and accepted relative to the citizen
participation effort. A formal "kick-off" meeting was scheduled (and held) on August 2,
1988. Individual task teams were formed following newspaper advertisements and
press coverage (see exhibits on following and opposite pages).
The individual task teams held a combined total of twenty-five (25) workshops. They
then met with the Planning and Zoning Board or otherwise participated in nine (9)
workshops. During two of these workshops, task teams presented their elements to the
Board. Subsequently, tasks team chairpersons reviewed their elements in public work
sessions before the City Commission.
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Following the Planning and Zoning Board workshop, a draft document was prepared.
That document was then reviewed by the City Commission at work sessions which
were attended by members of the Planning and Zoning Board, task team
representatives, and members of the public. Those sessions began on February 16th
and continued to April 25th. During that time, eleven (11) work session were
conducted.
At the May 15, 1989, public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Board testimony
was taken on fourteen subjects. The Board recommended ten areas of change. At the
May 23rd public hearing before the City Commission, each of those items were again
addressed as well as twenty-four additional items. On May 30, 1989, the City
Commission reviewed each request for change. Changes were made by a positive
action of the Commission.
On September 16, 1989, The City received the Objectives, Recommendations, and
Comments Report from the Florida Department of Community Affairs. A response to
that report was reviewed by the Local Planning Agency at a special meeting held on
November 10, 1989. That response provided the basis for many changes to the
proposed text. Those changes and additional items (see the "Response to ORC
Report" for a listing and discussion of all changes) were considered at a public hearing
before the City Commission on November 28, 1989. After additional public comments,
The Plan was formally adopted.
AMENDMENTS
The Plan has been amended a number of times under the twice-yearly limitation for
local plan amendments. A discussion of the content of these amendments can be
found in the 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Full documentation of the
amendments to the Plan and the rationale for each change can be found in the files of
the Planning and Zoning Department. Amendments were as follows:
Amendment90-1 The City adopted Amendment 90-1 on November 20, 1990 via
Ordinance 52-90.
Amendment91-1 The City adopted Amendment 91-1 on October 8, 1991 via
Ordinances 68-91 and 74 -91.
Amendment 92-1 The City adopted Amendment 92-1 on September 8, 1992 via
Ordinance 28-92.
Amendment 92-2 The City adopted Amendment 92-2 on December 8, 1992 via
Ordinance 63-92.
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Amendment93-1 The City adopted Amendment 93-1 on September 28, 1993 via
Ordinance 52-93.
Amendment93-2 The City adopted Amendment 93-2 on December 14, 1993 via
Ordinance 84-93.
Amendment 94-1 The City adopted Plan Amendment 94-1 on November 15, 1994 via
Ordinance 90-94.
Amendment 94-2 The City adopted Plan Amendment 94-2 on December 6, 1994, via
Ordinance 94-94.
Amendment 92-3 The City adopted Comprehensive Plan Compliance Agreement
Amendment 92-3 on August 15, 1995, via Ordinance 47-95
Amendment 95-1 The City adopted Plan Amendment 95-1 on September 5, 1995, via
Ordinance 44-95.
Amendment 95-2 The City adopted Plan Amendment 95-2 on December 5, 1995, via
Ordinance 69-95.
Amendment 96-1B The City adopted Plan Amendment 96-1B on September 17, 1996,
via Ordinance 36-96.
Amendment 96-lAThe City adopted Plan Amendment 96-1A on November 19, 1996,
via Ordinance 51-96.
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT
The first Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) of the Comprehensive Plan was adopted July
9, 1996, by Resolution 54-96. The EAR directed a major revision to update the
Comprehensive Plan. This revision took the form of Comprehensive Plan Amendment
97-1 (the EAR-based amendment).
Public participation in the development of the EAR was similar to that of the 1989
Comprehensive Plan. Citizen task teams were formed to prepare the Housing, Open
Space and Recreation, Public Facilities, Coastal Management, and Conservation
Elements. The Future Land Use, Transportation Capital Improvement, and
Intergovernmental Coordination Element EAR's were prepared by the Planning and
Zoning Board and staff. Beginning with a kick-off meeting on February 22, 1996, the
task teams worked with staff through February and March to produce a Draft EAR.
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The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the Ear in sections, in noticed workshops on
March 28, April 8, and April 11, 1996. On April 25, 1996, at a formal public hearing, the
Planning and Zoning Board transmitted the proposed EAR to the City Commission for
adoption, and to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for their review.
The City Commission reviewed the proposed Ear at a workshop on June 11, 1996. On
July 9, 1996, the City Commission adopted the EAR by resolution. The DCA, on
September 20, 1996, made a determination that the adopted EAR met the state
requirements for the evaluation and appraisal process.
The EAR updated all the factual information in the Comprehensive Plan and assessed
the City's performance in achieving stated goals. Essentially, the EAR described the
state of the City, relative to its adopted Comprehensive Plan, and to the rules and
statutes that govern growth management. Through this review, planning issues were
identified, and recommendations made to address the issues and needs of the City for
the next five-year planning period. While the EAR is not in itself a Comprehensive Plan
amendment, the data, analysis, and recommendations contained within it formed the
basis of a major amendment, described as the EAR-Based Amendment.
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ORDI~ANCZ I,,Io. 112-8~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CrTY C~ISSrON OF THE CITY
OF OELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A COmPREHEN-
SIVE PLAN PURSUMiT TO TBE PROV~SIOHS OF THE
=LOCAL ~OVEI~q~KHT COfiPREHENSIVE PLANNXHG AND
LAND DEVELOPHENT REGULATrO~ ACTa , FLORIDA
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
' ~HEREAS, it is and will be expedient for good govern-
me~t and will promote the general welf~e of the City of Oalray
Beach to establish and adopt a comprehensive plan for the orderly
development of the Cityl and,
~ERF~S, the City of Delray Beach is required to adopt
a comprehensive plan to Guide future development pursuant to the
provisions of Florida Statutes Sections 163.3161-163.3243 known
as the 'Local Government Comprehensive Planning .end Land
Development P~gulation Act~ and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board, as Local
Planning Agency, did prepare a Comprehensive Plan! and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board, as Local
Planning Agency,' following due public notice, held public
hearings on said Comprehensive Plan on May 8, 1989 and ~ay 15,
198'9, in accordance with the requirements of the =Local
Government Comprehensive Planning and La~d D~velopment R~Gulation
Act'; and,
WH£P~.A~, after the above-referenced public hearings,
the Plann.ing and Zoning Board, as Local Planning Agency, recom-
mended 'to the. City Commission that the proposed'Comprehensive
Plan be .adopted~ and,
.
~EREAS, the propoaed Comprehensive Plan was sub~itted
to and reviewed by the City Cou~ission; ~nd, "
I~*RF-~S, following due public notice, the first of t~o
required public hearings on the Comprehensive 'Plan was held by
the City Commission on ~ay ~3, 1989, in accordance with the
requirements of the 'Local Government Cc~prehensive Planning and
Land Development Regu~ation Act'~ and,
WHEREAS, ~a Comprehensive Plan was forwarded to the
State Department of Community Affairs for review and comment on
~ay 23, 1989r and,
WHEREAS, a report of OblJections, :Rec--~-endations, Lnd
Comment has been received from the Salts Department of Con~aun£ty
Affairs and s~ld report has bien-revle~nd 'by the Planning and
Zoning Board, aa Local Planning Aqsncy, and ia'the basis for
modifications to the proposed Co,~prehensive Plan! and,
~HEREAS, following due public not/cs, the second of 'two
required public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan was held by
the City CC~lssion on November 2~, 198S, 'in accordance with the
requirements of the 'Local Government Comprehensive Planning and
Land Development Regulation ACte~
HO~, THEREFOP~, BE IT ORDAII~D BY ~HE ClT~ CO~4ISSlOH
OF THE CITY OF DEL~AY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLO~St
Section 1. That the Cl. ty Conmission of. the City .of
Delray Bee'ch, Florida, hereby declares lt~ intent' to exercise the
authority granted pursuant to the provisions of the Florida
Statutes Sections 163.3161-1~3.3243 known aa the =Local
Government Comp~ehens£ve Planning and Land Development ReGulation
Act."
Section 6: ~h&t the D~recto~ .of P~&nn£n~ and ZonLng
· plan, and ~n~nts ~er~to~ and any app~aLsa~ and
re~rt ~nd these ~r~el shell ~ m~de available to the
m~ flo charge, at ~he fron~ counter o~ ~he Pllflfl~flg OffAce.lfld at
~he public
P~S~ ~ ~ In ~e~lar session on t~s the loth day
of ~to~r, 1989.
I
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·
R.F. SOLUTIOel NO. 75-8~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CGe~ISSIO~ OF THE CITY OF DELRA¥
BEACH, FLORIDA, £SIABLISHIHG GENERAL PR~EDU~S ~ PROVIDE
FOR ~O ~COU~GE 9UHLIC P~TICI~A~ION rN ~E PLYING
· PR~ESS INCLUDING C~SID~TION OF ~~S ~ ·
~Z~, the Ci~ of ~lr&y ~ch is prep~rin~ & new
c~prehensXve plan pursuant to the ptov~alons of-FXor~da Statues.
Ru~e 9J-5.004 re.ires th&t
~H~
A~nistr&t~ve
pr~edu=e~ ~or p~lic par:lcipatlon In the p~a~Ing process
~g~S, the ~la~lng a~ Zoning ~ard, as the
Planning Agency, and the C~ty C~,~on have rev~ed and
endor,ed , ~bl~c participation pr~r~ which ~nvolve, ~e
Kn the dec~on ~king
N~, ~FO~t ~g IT gOL~ BY ~ CI~ ~ISSI$ OF
CI~ OF DE~Y B~, F~DA, ~ ~L~S:
Section 1: ~a~ ~he City Clerk shall ~ res~nsible for
eflsu~lng ~hat the p~ovisions of Fio:lda Statues, Chap~e: 163 and
~nisCrative Rule 9J-S are M~ with :es~ct to notice of ~blic
hearings ~fore the ~al P~.~lng Agency and the City
c~lssion, ~u, providing ~at ~ers of real pro~rty are
given notice as to official actions which ~y affect ~he use of
:heir pro~rCy~ and, Eurther. ~: prior to ~der:akLng the
preparation of the c~prehen=~ve plan and any evaluation and
l~al n~spaper solicl~ p~rticip~ion fr~ the ~lic in such
endeavors.
Section 2: ~at tn addition to the notices re~lred
Section 1, above, the Director of Planing and Zoning shill
provide for ~rl~lc n~s~: accosts on aspects of the plan;
its elements, and resultk of any evaluation and appraisal
and ffurther said Director shall, through ~blic work sessions
~fore che ~al P~anning Agen~ ~ :he Ci=y C~ission. provide.
for public disclosure of the pro,sod plan, future plan'
~en~en=s. or the' :he results of any evaluation and 'appraisal
repot:.
Section 3: ~a~ all notices o~ ~lic hearings on the
c~prehensive pl~, ~e~en:s thereto. Or eva~uatton and
c~nts; ~d, f~er, ~e Director og Pl~ng a~ Zoning ,haXX '.
ldentlf~ all such 'corrosiVe,s ~e: at ~lic ~tkshops or
o~e: p~lLc ~et~ngs of ~e ~al PlUg Agency.
Section 4= ~,t ~e D~:~to~ of Plying ~d ~ning
res~ns/ble fo= assuring ~at alX ~l=ed ~liC hea~/ngs-~lch
a~e to ~ held ~fore ~e ~al Pla~g Agen~ and the City
C~ss~on are held In a ~ly
section St ~ac each lt~ o~ ~lic test~ny shall
recoghed An .~he~ m~nutes o~ ~e ~1 Placing Agefl~ and ~e
~isslon as eppcopria~e, a~ ~at all witten c~n~s receive.
Agency~ a~, fu~her, ~a~ ~e Director ot ~la~lng and .Zoning
shall provide an appropria~e res~e to each such i~ of
~lic meeting o~ In written ~rend~ ~herea[~er.
Section 2. That in lmplementat£on of its declared
intent set'~orth l~ Section 1 of thai ordinance, there is hereby
adopted ~nd ~ncorporatad here~n by reference the dock,fit
tled "Comprehensive P~a~ - ~lray ~ach, Florida.' /
~lons of 'all prl~r' c~rehen~ve plmnl (m/k/a "C~prahenliv~
~ster Plan{s)' and "Halter Plln{I)e], ldopted by the City o[
~lray ~ach.
'Section 4. That .hould a~y .ectlon or provision of
~Le ord~n4nce or any ~t~on ~e~eof, any p~agraph, sentence,
o~ vo~d be declared by a co~t of c~petent Ju~isd~ck~on to be
~nval~d, such decision ihall not affect ~e va~ldity of the
reminder hereof as ~ ~hol~ or p~t ~ereof o~r than the part
declared to be ~nval~d.
Section 5. That ~ls o=d~n~ce shall become effective
... u~n ~e City's receipt of ~t~ce of ~pl~ce from the
Section 163.3~84.
PASSED A~ ~PTED in r~u~ar se~s~on on second and
f~nal reading on this ~e 28th day of November , 1989.
· ~.. · First ~ading November .14, 1989
' Second. ~ading November 28, 1989
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. FL- 1
LAND USE AND POPULATION DATA .............................................................................................. FL - 1
ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................................... FL - 9
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................ FL- 16
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ FL -18
LIST OF MAPS
MAP# 1 - PLANNING AREA ......................................................................................................... FL-2
MAP # 2 - EXISTING LAND USE ................................................................................................... FL - 5
MAP # 3 - POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ............................................................. FL- 10
MAP # 4 GENERALIZED ADJACENT LAND USES ................................................................... FL - 46
MAP# 5 - SOIL SURVEY .............................................................................................................. FL-47
MAP # 5A - SOIL CLASSIFICATION LEGEND ................................................................................ FL - 48
MAP # 6 WELLFIELD PROTECTION AREAS ............................................................................ FL - 49
MAP # 7 SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS ............................................................................ FL - 50
MAP # 8 HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND SITES ............................................................................. FL - 51
MAP # 9 TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY EXCEPTION AREA (T.C.E.A.) ..................... FL - 52
MAP # 10 - LOCATION OF NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS ..................................................................... FL - 53
MAP # 11 - ANNEXATION AREAS ................................................................................................. FL - 54
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE L-1 -EXISTING LAND USE INVENTORY ............................................................................. FL - 6
TABLE L-2 -1989 POPULATION PROJECTION ............................................................................... FL- 6
TABLE L-3 -1993 POPULATION PROJECTION ............................................................................... FL- 7
TABLE L-4 -POPULATION PROJECTION (1989 VS. 1993) ............................................................ FL - 8
TABLE L-5 -POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS ............................................................................... FL - 11
TABLE L-6 -FUTURE LAND USE ALLOCATIONS ........................................................................... FL - 40
TABLE L-7 -LAND USE DESIGNATION / ZONING MATRIX ............................................................ FL - 45
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
989 Delray Beach Future Land Use Element (Strategic Planning Group)
[] 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
The source documents, along with other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning & Zoning Department Offices located at 100
N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
LAND USE AND POPULATION DA TA
The Charter for the City of Delray Beach established the "Greater Delray Beach Area".
That area exceeded the municipal boundaries and provided that the City could annex
properties within it (i.e. a "reserve annexation area"). Since the Charter was adopted,
the City has enacted numerous annexations. Through 1987, these annexations had
mostly been voluntary and were usually associated with proposed development seeking
municipally provided services (water, sewer, fire, police, street maintenance). That
annexation process led to the creation of numerous County islands or "enclaves".
Following enactment of special legislation entitled the "Delray Beach Enclave
Annexation Act", the City in 1988 unilaterally annexed approximately 1,300 parcels
located within 68 enclaves which comprised 834 acres and a population of
approximately 3,100 individuals.
Upon adoption of the 1989 Comprehensive Plan, the City's "reserve annexation area"
was replaced by the boundaries of its "Official Planning Area". The Official Planning
Area is the area for which most calculations and projections in this Plan are predicated
upon. It is also considered the City's ultimate boundaries. The Planning Area is
specifically delineated on Map #1, as well as most maps contained in this Element.
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The Planning Area contains 16.5 square miles (gross) with 1.4 square miles under
County jurisdiction (August 1997). The areas under County jurisdiction include the
following (please see Map #11 for geographical description of theses areas):
A. The Foxe Chase Subdivision, a 60.38 acre platted residential subdivision,
containing 43 individual single family-detached lots. One lot receives City water and
sewer, the remaining existing homes are serviced by well water and septic tanks.
B. Southwest Corner of Linton Boulevard & Military. Trail Area, 63.61 acres of
institutional and commercial land uses (Delray Community Hospital, Palm Court
Plaza, Equity Bank). All uses receive City water and sewer.
C. Berwick Road Area (_lust north of Atlantic Ave). 121.07 acres of predominately
residential uses. A small number of homes receive City water and sewer, but the
vast majority do not. The area includes several unplatted single family lots, and the
following platted subdivisions: Kingsland, Kingsland Pines, and Franwood Pines.
D. The Atlentic Avenue and Military_ Treil Area, 153.27 acres of mixed land uses.
Services are provided to existing commercial uses, and some residential. This area
does not include High Point West of Delray, or the portion of Country Club Acres
west of Military Trail.
E.._The North Military. Trail Area, 141.78 acres of mixed land uses. Services are
provided to some residential parcels.
F. High Point West Area. 200 acres of mixed land uses. Water services are provided to
High Point West of Delray through the form of a master meter. All service mains
within High Point are privately owned and maintained. One commercial parcel (Tire
Kingdom) does receive City water and sewer, but remaining commercial and
scattered residential do not.
G. Country_ Club Acres (.west of Military_ Trail). A 159 acre single family subdivision.
None of the homes in this subdivision currently receive City water or sewer service.
Through this comprehensive planning formulation, review, and adoption process, it is
intended that Palm Beach County formally recognize the City of Delray Beach
Comprehensive Plan as the Plan for the designated planning area and that it shall
guide future land development decision making. A program for annexation of the above
areas are set forth in the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of this Element. Most future
development, by virtue of existing boundaries, will be subject to annexation prior to
development through the City's use of annexation agreements as a prerequisite for
obtaining water service.
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The following information is provided in summary form, consistent with the structure of
9J5-006(1). _
Q Map #2 depicts generalized existing land uses. Table L-1 provides a listing of
approximate acreage and general range of density or intensity of existing uses.
I~ There are no conflicting land uses or conflicting designations on the Future Land
Use Map between the City of Delray Beach and its municipal neighbors.
I~1 Enclaves and land under County jurisdiction is discussed previously.
I~ There are no designated Areas of Critical State Concern, pursuant to Section
380.05, Florida Statutes.
Q There are no dredge spoil disposal sites in the City.
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TABLE L-I
EXISTING LAND USE INVENTORY
LAND USE ACRES PERCENT
RESIDENTIAL 5,919 58%
COMMERCIAL 987 10%
INDUSTRIAL 362 4%
VACANT & AGRICULTU RE 1,141 11%
RECREATION, OPEN SPACE,
AND CONSERVATION 1,31 '1 13%
EDUCATION AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES 443 4%
TOTALS 10,162 100%
* The above table provides a breakdown of existing land uses for the City and remaining Planning
Area. These figures exclude the right-of-way for 1-95, arterial roadways, and the surface area for
Lake Ida and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Source: City of De/ray Beach, 1997
TABLE L-2
1989 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Year Permanent Seasonal Total
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1988 54,410 10,990 65,400
1990 55,145 11,135 66,280
1991 55,880 11,280 67,160
1992 56,610 11,430 68,040
1993 57,340 11,580 68,920
1994 58,070 11,730 69,800
1995 58,810 11,870 70,680
1996 59,540 12,020 71,560
~997 60,270 12,170 72,440
1998 61,000 12,320 73,320
1999 61,730 12,470 74,200
2000 62,400 12,600 75,000 RESIDENTIAL
BUILD-OUT
Source: City of Delray Beach, 1988
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TABLE L-3
1993 POPULATION TRACKING SYSTEM
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Year . Permanent
i · :Population i
1993 49,715
' 1994 51,984
· .... 1~95 53,997
· i996 54,508
1997 55,018
1998 55,529
1999 56,039
2000 56,550
2001 57,060
· 2002 57,571
.2003 58,081
2004 58,592
2005 59,103
2006 59,613
2007 60,124
2008 60,634
2009 61,145
2010 61,655
2011 62,166
2012 62,676
2013 62,864
· 2014 62,864 RESIDENTIAL
BBUILD-OUT
Souse: Ci~ of Delmy Beach, 1993
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
The population projections as found in the original comprehensive plan of 1989, were
divided into three separate categories: permanent, seasonal, and total population. The
projections are based on the entire Planning Area, not the City proper. Because the
projections cover the entire Planning Area, with no breakdown of city-only population, it
is difficult to track on an annual basis for validity. The official City population estimates
from the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, only provide annual estimates at
the City and County level. Thus, the amount of increase or decrease in the
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unincorporated portions of the Planning Area must be estimated. The stated seasonal
population projections can only be assumed to be correct (via a straight line projection),
in-between decenial censuses.
In 1993 the City's Planning & Zoning Department created a population estimating and
projection report, which is known as the Population Tracking System. This system used
1990 Census figures as a base, and then compiled certificate of occupancy and
demolition data in order to derive a current population estimate. Further, the system
examined historical building trends, and the remaining vacant residential land (and
corresponding densities), in order to project population levels into the future. The
system also employed a pre-set annexation schedule, which projected all remaining
unincorporated portions of the Planning Area to be annexed during the years 1993-95,
and for the existing populations of these areas to be added to the system concurrently.
It differed from the 1989 Comp Plan method in that it did not take the seasonal
population into account, and that the figures are based on the City proper, not the
Planning Area. The latter issue became moot after the Population Tracking System's
1995 projection, as all annexations were scheduled to have occurred by this time, and
the City and the Planning Area would be the same.
TABLE L-4
1989 SYSTEM vs. 1993 SYSTEM
65,000 .
BUILD-OUT
BUILD-OUT
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~ 'g3 TRACKING SYSTEM I '89 COMP PLAN YEAR
Source: City of Delray Beach, 1997
The preceding graph illustrates the results of the two population forecasting systems.
Two points are clearly depicted by this graph. First, the 1989 Comp Plan system and
the 1993 Population Tracking System are very close on the build-out population of the
City. The 1989 Comp Plan projected a build out population of 62,400, while the '93
Population Tracking System projected a build out population of 62,864, a difference of
only 464 persons. Given that all population projection systems are based on several
dynamic variables, a difference of 464 persons can be considered negligible.
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The second point is the time by which the build-out population will be attained. On this
point, the two systems differ. The '89 Comp Plan employed a much larger growth rate,
and projects residential build-out for the year 2000. This represents an average annual
increase of approximately 1.24%. The '93 Population Tracking System utilized a slower
growth rate, which moved the projected residential build-out date to 2014, and an
average annual increase of approximately 1.19%. It is likely that the build-out date will
occur sometime between these estimates.
However, the agreement of these two systems only concerns permanent or year round
population. The "effective" population, which includes seasonal residents, must be
taken in account when planning for future infrastructure needs. Because seasonal
residents have a considerable presence in Delray Beach, it is now time to update earlier
studies, in order to gain an accurate assessment of their levels, as well as the general
population. Other variables, such as annexation schedules and the possibilities of
increased densities for vacant land or redevelopment areas, should also be taken into
consideration.
ANAL YSIS
The following information is provided in summary form, consistent with the structure of
9J5-006(2). More detailed information and full explanations are found the 1996
Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
As the distribution of land uses indicates (Table L-l), the City is primarily residential in
nature, with moderate amounts of commercial, industrial and vacant land. Residential
and vacant land is found throughout the Planning Area, both east and west of 1-95.
Commercial uses are mainly clustered in commercial "corridors", located along major
roadways, such as Federal Highway and Linton Boulevard. The small amount of
industrial land is primarily located adjacent to 1-95, on either side.
.AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES
~ The City's water and sanitary sewer treatment facilities have sufficient capacity to
provide the adopted level-of-service for the City's build-out population, under the
Comprehensive Plan's development scenario. Water and sewer service lines are
extended to most properties. Although the City has undertaken an aggressive
program to provide water and sanitary sewer service to annexed parcels that were
unserved, a few unserved areas remain. Those areas include Breezy Ridge Estates
(sewer), and Bermuda Gardens Road (water & sewer). Wells for domestic potable
water and septic tanks are fairly prevalent in the unincorporated sections of the
Planning Area. The water and sewer sub-elements set forth programs for providing
remedial actions to provide central services to existing, unserved residential areas.
Central water and central sewer will be used by all projects which have currently
approved development orders. Water supply, water treatment, and wastewater
treatment facilities are all capable of accommodating existing development and land
for which specific development orders have been issued.
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AOOREGATE PARCELS OF LAND, WHICH ARE VACANT OR UNDERDEVELOPED, 5 ACRES
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GRAPHIC SCALE TRANSITIONAL, MIXED USE, OR RURAL RESIDENTIAL.
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TABLE L - 5
POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
JULY 1997
MAXIMUM
LAND USE CURRENT POTENTIAL
ID# DESIGNATION ZONING ACRES UNITS
102 LOW DENSITY CNTY 103.27 516.40
128 LOW DENSITY R1A & CF 11.89 59.50
157 LOW DENSITY R1AA 5.00 25.00
120.16 600.90
104 MEDIUM DENSITY CNTY 5.00 60.00
116 MEDIUM DENSITY RM & RR 28.31 242.20
156 MEDIUM DENSITY RL & RM 19.33 232.00
161 MEDIUM DENSITY PRD 9.12 109.44
61.76 643.66
111 TRANSITIONAL CNTY & RM-8 8.32 99.80
114 TRANSITIONAL A 6.21 74.50
127 TRANSITIONAL RM 6.12 73.40
146 TRANSITIONAL CNTY 7.84 94.00
158 TRANSITIONAL CNTY 17.20 206.40
45.69 548.10
159 REDEVELOPMENT AREA #6 PC 12.20 146.40
12.20 146.40
105 PREVIOUS APPROVAL RL 6.47 66.00
107 PREVIOUS APPROVAL RM 12.23 149,80
118 PREVIOUS APPROVAL RM-7 49.99 282.00
122 PREVIOUS APPROVAL RM-8 18.56 144.00
124 PREVIOUS APPROVAL PRD-4 37.64 160.40
142 PREVIOUS APPROVAL PRD-5 & RM-8 87.41 273.00
151 PREVIOUS APPROVAL PRD 19.19 139.00
155 PREVIOUS APPROVAL SAD 30.38 300.00
261.87 1514.20
GRAND TOTALS: 501.68 3453.26
Source: City of Delray Beach, 1997
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There are no ultimate solid waste disposal facilities within the corporate limits or
Planning Area. The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) has
established a LOS of 7.13 pounds per person per day (PPD). Based on existing
landfill space, current population, and the land use plans of the County and its
municipalities, the SWA has sufficient landfill capacity to meet that LOS for the
projected life of the existing landfill (2020). The City's solid waste generation is
approximately 6.17 PPD. Thus the City meets the SWA's LOS standards.
With the development of the Morikami Wellfield, west of the Planning Area, the City
will have sufficient raw water capacity to meet the needs of the build-out population.
The City has adopted the Stormwater Master Plan that identifies current LOS
throughout the City and areas needing remedial action. Cost estimates for those
improvements are also included. Required improvements have been prioritized and
programmed.
Coordination was achieved with the Transportation Element by the use of different
land use scenarios being used in the traffic model. No significant differences were
noted with respect to impacts of local land use decisions. The most significant
impacts to the street system occurred in response to inter-area traffic on County and
State arterial roadways.
Roadway level of service deficiencies (based on County and regional standards for
all but State facilities in which case FDOT standards are used) currently (1996) exist
on the following streets:
Lake Ida Road, Barwick Road to Congress Avenue;
1-95 north of Linton Boulevard;
In addition to the above mentioned LOS deficiencies, some areas in the City
currently lack improved roadways. Several areas that the City has annexed contain
unimproved streets. The affected areas are the Woods of Southridge, and Wallace
Drive areas. Roadway improvements in the other areas are to be completed either
following the adoption of associated redevelopment plans or through the City's
capital improvement program.
To aid in the revitalization of the downtown, the City has established a
Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA). Designation of the TCEA is
essential to achieve the City's goal of having a compact and vibrant downtown.
Downtown Delray Beach, including West Atlantic Avenue and the commercial areas
east of the Intracoastal Waterway, is the logical location for a concentration of
growth, both commercial and residential. All major infrastructure systems are in
place, including a grid network of streets providing convenient access to and from
major arterials and the interstate highway system. -
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However, the existing building setbacks, as well as the pedestrian oriented
streetscape, provide little opportunity for road widening to increase traffic capacity.
Nor would such widening be consistent with the character and ambiance of the
area. Adherence to a rigid level of service standard for traffic in the central business
district would create a major obstacle to the City's revitalization efforts, and could
jeopardize the substantial public and private investment that has been made in the
area to date. The TCEA allows the City to continue to grow, within established
limits, and without having to significantly alter the existing character of the downtown
area.
VACANT LAND ANALYSIS / ACCOMMODATING PROJECTED POPULATION
Although the 1989 Comprehensive Plan stated the City was 87% "built-out", current
figures show the City as 89% "built-out". The discrepancy between these two figures
(more than two percentage points of land was developed during this time frame), can
be attributed to different definitions of the term "built-out".
In 1989, the term built-out was referencing current population as a percentage of the
ultimate projected population (54,410 / 62,400 = 87%). However, this methodology only
takes residential development into consideration. In order to better represent the actual
amount of development left to take place in the Planning Area, the current definition of
"built-out" represents acreage. More precisely, the total acreage of developed land
represented as a percentage of the total acreage of the developable Planning Area
(9,022/10,162 = 89%). Thus other types of land uses, such as industrial and
commercial, are taken into consideration.
Of the remaining vacant land in the Planning Area (as shown on Map #3),
approximately 500 acres of land is available for residential development, in aggregated
tracts of 5 acres or more. There is also a substantial amount of land available for infill
residential development (on tracts of less than 5 acres). In addition, there are
approximately 110 acres available for commercial development, and another 90 acres
suitable for industrial development (all in aggregated tracts of one acre or more). Here
again, there are also several vacant tracts of less than one acre in size.
None of the above mentioned available vacant land was identified as having any soils,
topographic, or historic constraints, which would preclude development.
All population and development estimates used in this report are predicated upon the
remaining land available for development and redevelopment. Thus, the land needed
for projected development is the amount of available land which remains.
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REDEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
Blighted and Declining Areas -
Delray Beach has been designated as an entitlement community, which automatically
qualifies the City for state and federal funding through programs such as the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and State Housing Initiative Partnership
(SHIP). These funds are used primarily for infrastructure and housing improvements in
designated target areas (generally those neighborhoods classified as "Rehabilitation" in
the Housing Element). In addition, a substantial portion of the City has been declared
as "blighted" for the purposes of establishing a Community Redevelopment Area. This
area is under the jurisdiction of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), a 7-
member board appointed by the City Commission. Redevelopment activities in the
CRA area are established in a separate Community Redevelopment Plan and are
funded through the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIFs). The CDBG area lies totally
within the CRA boundaries, which allows for joint participation and funding of various
affordable housing programs.
Redevelopment is identified as the approach to eliminate blighted conditions in six
separate areas of the City, which were originally designated as Redevelopment Areas
in the 1989 Comprehensive Plan. The general location of those areas is as follows:
E:l West Atlantic Avenue corridor, from Swinton Avenue to 1-95
~1 Along Wallace Drive
I~ Lindell and Federal Highway area
I~1 Silver Terrace subdivision
I~ S.W. 4th Avenue north of Linton Boulevard
[30sceola Park area (south of the CBD, west of S.E. 5th Avenue)
Redevelopment plans have been adopted for two of the areas: West Atlantic Avenue
and Silver Terrace, and corresponding changes to the Future Land Use Map and
zoning designations have been made. Plans for the remaining areas are to be
prepared in this planning period. In addition to those areas listed above, the North
Federal Highway Corridor has been separately designated as a blighted area, and a
Redevelopment Plan is underway to address that mixed use corridor.
The preparation of Neighborhood Plans is appropriate to help stabilize some of the
City's older neighborhoods that are in decline. These areas are identified as
Revitalization on the Neighborhood Categorization Map in the Housing Element, and
include the following: -
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r~ Seacrest / Del Ida area
E30sceola Park (between S.E. 4th and 10th Streets)
I~ Lake and Allen Avenue area (east of N. Federal Highway)
I~ Delray Shores
Some of these areas are in or adjacent to Redevelopment Areas, and the plans for both
will be combined. Others will involve the preparation of separate Neighborhood Plans.
Non-conforming Uses
The need exists for the elimination or reduction of uses inconsistent with the
community's character and proposed future land uses. This need is primarily met
through policies addressing the redevelopment areas, where an inappropriate mix of
uses has had a detrimental effect.
The City currently pursues the termination of inappropriate uses through the traditional
method of applying restrictions on the continuance and expansion of nonconforming
uses (i.e., not allowing the use to be re-established once it has been abandoned for six
months; restricting the type and value of improvements, etc.) The section of the Land
Development Regulations concerning nonconforming uses has been periodically
amended, but it has not been comprehensively evaluated for several years. There has
on occasion been some confusion concerning the difference between nonconforming
structures, and conforming structures which contain nonconforming uses. This section
of the LDRs should be re-evaluated in order to clarify the language and the City's
position regarding nonconforming uses and structures
FLOOD PRONE AREAS
Flood prone areas are identified on maps prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. These maps are used by the Building Department Permit
Division in determining compliance with the City's Flood Damage Protection Ordinance.
Severe flooding of developed areas, other than by ocean activity, is influenced by the
water levels in Lake Ida and the C-15 Canal. Water levels in each of these is controlled
by the South Florida Water Management District; thus, in times of severe rainstorms
some mitigation can be provided. In addition, existing and proposed development is
regulated by the Flood Damage Protection Ordinance.
OTHER
The City of Delray Beach is located in the center of south Palm Beach County, and is a
strategic location for regional public and semi-public facilities. It is currently the site of
the south county courthouse, a solid waste transfer station, mental health and drug
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rehabilitation centers, County bus maintenance facility, wastewater treatment facility,
and Palm Beach County administrative offices. Some of the facilities generate certain
positive benefits, such as job growth and an increased consumer base for local
businesses. However, there are also negative impacts associated with the uses,
including a loss of property tax revenue. In addition, certain facilities generate odors
from waste products, increase truck traffic throughout the City, and create similar
detrimental impacts. The position of the City is that it has assumed much of the area's
burden for the provision of these services, and that it is not obligated to accommodate
additional facilities.
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE POPULATION PROJECTIONS
As mentioned elsewhere in this report, the City has two population forecast studies,
which can currently be referenced. One is from the 1989 Comprehensive Plan, and the
other is the 1993 Population Tracking System. Because both of the above mentioned
systems are lacking in certain respects, it would be appropriate to conduct a new
study. This would provide a single, current reference, which could used in planning to
accommodate the future needs of the City.
The following is brief summary of each systems deficiencies at this time:
1989 Comprehensive Plan
a) Did not provide a breakdown for City-only population, only for the Planning Area.
Because of this it is difficult to evaluate annually for validity, against the official
State estimates.
b) This study used 1980 census data as a base. This data was nine years old
when the study was originally conducted, and is now 16. This made certain
aspects of this system, such as seasonal population, suspect. Updated data
from the 1990 census can be used to update base figures by 10 years.
993 Population Tracking System
a) The future annexation schedule was too optimistic, and needs to be revised.
b) Needs to account for seasonal population.
c) Re-examine historical building trends, by utilizing updated building data.
It should also be noted that all population projection systems are forecasts, not
predictions. Forecasts differ from predictions in that they suggest a scenario that could
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come to be, based upon the analysis of certain variables. The quality of any forecast
varies directly with the quality of the underlying data (or variables). Thus, forecasts
should be updated whenever new data or new technology can improve its overall
quality.
RE-EVALUATION OF THE PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES
The adopted Comprehensive Plan had specific policies with regard to annexing eligible
properties by FY 94/95. While the City has been successful in annexing some
properties through the ELMS III legislation and voluntary annexations, there has been
difficulty annexing other properties that were not attainable through ELMS III. The
problem areas are those near Military Trail which require approval of a referendum by
over 50% of the property owners. The City will need to determine if its planning area
boundaries should be defined to continue to pursue these "eligible" areas, reduced to
exclude the current "eligible" areas, or expanded to include additional area.
RE-EVALUATION OR ELIMINATION OF REDEVELOPMENT AREAS (FUTURE
LAND USE ELEMENT OBJECTIVE C-2)
At this time, only two of the six redevelopment plans identified in the Future Land Use
Element have been adopted and the priority listing has not been followed. As four of
the six redevelopment areas are located outside the Community Redevelopment
Agency area, there are limitations with regard to the City's ability to aggregate land
through the eminent domain procedure to accommodate a large-scale development.
One of the redevelopment areas (Redevelopment Area ~,/Osceola Park) qualifies more
as a neighborhood plan which is being addressed in the Housing Element. The City is
in the process of re-evaluating the value of redevelopment plans for some of these
areas. It appears that in many instances application of an appropriate land use
designation with some policy changes regarding the specified redevelopment area
would be sufficient.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY
The Future Land Use Element has a policy which discourages Future Land Use Map
Amendments which diminish the "Commerce" land use designation. Given the current
downsizing trends of larger corporations; the reluctance of large users to build to suit
versus occupying existing vacant built space; and current job creation primarily by small
firms; the City needs to assess the adequacy of the existing Commerce land to sustain
the City in the future, and if it is the most needed land use. Many of the City's larger
employers are companies located in office developments which have a Transitional
land use designation. Also, the City needs to assess the other major economic
components of the City such as tourism and the need for a major hotel. In order to
better assess the economic needs, the City will have an economic development study
conducted to the determine the land uses that will be necessary to accommodate the
employment needs and sustain the economic growth of the City.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL AREA "A" DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF REMAINING
LAND
Objective A-1 Appropriateness of intensity
Policy A-1.1 Establishment of Intensity of Use for Land Use Categories on the Future
Land Use Map
Policy A-1.2 Avoiding Strip Commercial Development
Policy A-1.3 Retention of"Commerce" Land Use Designations
Policy A-1.4 Economic Development Study
Policy A-1.5 Balanced Demographic Mix of Year Round Residents
Policy A-1.6 Commercial Land Use Amendments
Policy A-1.7 Findings for Future Land Use Map Amendments
Policy A-1.8 Demonstrated need for Regional Facilities
Objective A-2 Elimination of Inconsistent Uses
Policy A-2.1 Continuation of Code Enforcement Efforts
Policy A-2.2 Requirement re "Findings Of Consistency"
Policy A-2.3 Consistency in Development of Remaining Land
Policy A-2.4 Location of Auto Dealers and Auto Related Uses
Policy A-2.5 Evaluation of Non-Conforming Uses Regulations
Objective A-3 Retention of Open Space & Natural Areas
Policy A-3.1 Requirement re "Findings Of Consistency"
Policy A-3.2 Relationship to "Conservation Areas"
Policy A-3.3 Reference to Conservation Element and Open Space & Recreation
Element Policies
Objective A-4 Historic Preservation
Policy A-4.1 Requirement of"Findings of Consistency"
Policy A-4.2 Inventory of Historical Buildings, Sites, or Districts
Objective A-5 Development Regulations - Upgrading
Policy A-5.1 Review and Update of LDRs
Policy A-5.2 Sign Code
Policy A-5.3 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance
Policy A-5.4 Off Street Parking Regulations
Policy A-5.5 Review of Mixed Use Designation
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Objective A-6 Discouraging Urban Sprawl
GOAL AREA "B" PROVISION OF SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT
Objective B-1 Accommodating Needed Facilities
Policy B-1.1 Southwest Fire Station and Park Needs
Policy B-1.2 Dedication of Rights-Of-Way and Easements for Facility Needs
Objective B-2 Concurrency
Policy B-2.1 Requirement for Provision of Facilities
Policy B-2.2 Certification Required
Policy B-2.3 Requirement re "Findings Of Consistency"
Policy B-2.4 Referral of Drainage Plans for Review
Policy B-2.5 Referral of Site Plans & Plats to FDOT for Review
Policy B-2.6 Referral of Site Plans & Plats to County for Review
Objective B-3 Services with the Planning Boundaries
Policy B-3.1 Standard for Provision of Services
Policy B-3.2 Provision of Facilities on Demand
Policy B-3.3 Coordination with County re: Land Use
Policy B-3.4 Coordination with County re Land Use
Policy B-3.5 Annexation Program
Policy B-3.6 Support Legislation for Unilateral Annexation
GOAL AREA "C" REDEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL
Objective C-1 Blighted Areas
Policy C-1.1 Reference to Housing Element Programs
Policy C-1.2 Community Redevelopment Agency
Policy C-1.3 Industrial Areas along Arterial Streets
Policy C-1.4 North Federal Highway Corridor
Policy C-1.5 West Atlantic Redevelopment Area
Policy C-1.6 Silver Terrace Area
Objective C-2 Redevelopment Areas
Policy C-2.1 Timing of Development vs. Planning
Policy C-2.2 Large Scale Mixed Use Areas
Policy C-2,3 Wallace Drive Area
Policy C-2.4 Lindell & Federal Highway Area
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Policy C-2.5 S.W. 4th Ave - Linton Area
Policy C-2.6 Area between S.E. 2nd Avenue and S.E. 5th Street
Objective C-3 Economic Development
Policy C-3.1 Role of Culture and the Arts
Policy C-3.2 Old School Square Parking Area
Policy C-3.3 Alleys in Old School Square District
Policy C-3.4 Beach Commercialization/Promotion
Objective C-4 The Central Business District
Policy C~4.1 CBD Zone District
Policy C-4.2 CBD Development Plan
Policy C-4.3 Parking Structures
Policy C-4.4 Pineapple Grove Main Street
Policy C-4.5 TCEA Monitoring
Policy C-4.6 TCEA Exempt from Traffic Concurrency
Policy C-4.7 Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) with the TCEA
Objective C-5 Coastal Area/Hurricane Coordination
GOAL AREA "D" SCHOOLS -
Objective D-1 Achieving Racial Balance
Policy D-1.1 Support of District Policy
Policy D-1.2 Deferral of Certain Projects
Objective D-2 Enhanced Role in Neighborhoods
Policy D-2.1 Access Improvements
Policy D-2.2 Minimize Busing
Policy D-2.3 Reduction of Attendance Districts
Objective D-3 City - School District Cooperation
Policy D-3.1 Infrastructure
Policy D-3.2 Coordination Assignment
Policy D-3.3 Impact Fees and Capacity Charges
Policy D-3.4 New Schools
Policy D-3.5 Public School Siting
Policy D-3.6 Findings of Consistency
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Objective D-4 Continued Improvement of Schools
Policy D-4.1 Funding
Policy D-4.2 Public Recognition of Improvement
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GOAL AREA "A " LAND WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA SHALL BE
DEVELOPED OR REDEVELOPED, TO ENHANCE THE
EXISTING QUALITY OF LIFE, COMPLIMENT EXISTING
LAND USE AND RESULT IN A MIXED, BUT
PREDOMINA TEL Y RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY WITH A
BALANCED ECONOMIC BASE.
Objective A-1
Property shall be developed or redeveloped, in a manner so that the future use and
intensity is appropriate in terms of soil, topographic, and other applicable physical
considerations; is complementary to adjacent land uses; and fulfills remaining land use
needs.
Policy A-1..1 The descriptions of land use designations contained in this Element are
hereby adopted and establish the intensity of use for each future land use category and
compatible zoning district designations.
Policy A-1.2 Zoning changes which would result in strip commercial development shall
be avoided. Where strip commercial developments or zoning currently exist along an
arterial street, consideration should be given to increasing the depth of the commercial
zoning in order to provide for better project design.
Strip commercial development, in this context, is characterized by several of the
following design features: buildings are arranged in a linear (or strip) format on a narrow
depth lot; parking is generally street frontage or on-street; uses are one store deep; no
design integration among individual uses; typically no pedestrian access between
adjacent developments; very little or no uniformity of signage on an individual
development.
Policy A-1.3 The Commerce land use designation, which involves a mix of light
industrial, commercial uses, and research and development, is the most needed land
use during the City's final stage of build-out. Thus, changes to the Future Land Use
Map, which diminish this land use, are discouraged.
Policy A-'I.4 The City shall undertake a comprehensive study of economic
development issues and needs in FY 98/99. The study will, at a minimum, assess the
major economic components of the City to determine the uses necessary to
accommodate employment needs and sustain economic growth. Recommendations
made in the study regarding land use needs shall be adopted as policies in the Future
Land Use Element.
Policy A-1.5 As the City has an ample supply of housing designed to accommodate its
seasonal and retirement population, new residential developments shall be designed
for a balanced demographic mix of permanent year-round residents. This shall be
accomplished through the implementation of policies from Objective B-2 of the Housing
Element.
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P.olicy A-1.6 To encourage revitalization of the City's Central Business District and
enhance the residential character of the western portion of the City, Future Land Use
Map amendments to commercial designations in the area west of Interstate 1-95 shall
be discouraged.
Policy A-1.7 Amendments to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) must be based upon
the following findings:
Demonstrated Need -- That there is a need for the requested land use. The need
must be based upon circumstances such as shifts in demographic trends, changes
in the availability of land, changes in the existing character and FLUM designations
of the surrounding area, fulfillment of a comprehensive plan objective or policy, or
similar circumstances. The need must be supported by data and analysis. This
policy shall not apply to requests for the FLUM designations of Conservation or
Recreation and Open Space.
Consistency -- The requested designation is consistent with goals, objectives, and
policies of the most recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Concurrency -- Development at the highest intensity possible under the requested
designation can meet the adopted concurrency standards.
Compatibility -- The requested designation will be compatible with existing and
future land uses of the surrounding area.
Compliance -- Development under the requested designation will comply with the
provisions and requirement of the Land Development Regulations.
Policy A-1.8 Future proposals to establish regional public facilities shall be supported
by data which demonstrates that the loss of property tax revenue and other negative
impacts will be offset by mitigating measures which may include, but are not limited to:
payment of fees, creation of significant numbers of local jobs, and measures to control
odors, noise, traffic, and other potential impacts on the surrounding communities. If
the approving body determines that the negative impact of a particular facility cannot be
substantially offset by mitigating measures, the application shall be denied.
.Objective A-2
To reduce, and eventually eliminate, uses which are inconsistent with the character of
the City of Delray Beach, or which are inconsistent with predominant adjacent land
uses, and to insure compatibility of future development, the following policies shall be
applied.
Policy A-2.1 The City shall continue its Code Enforcement Program at funding and
staffing levels to no less than that of FY 95/96.
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Policy A-2.2 Prior to approving any development application which comes before it,
the applicable approving board must make a "finding of overall consistency" of the
requested land use action with the objectives and policies of the Future Land Use -
Element.
Policy A-2,3 Development of remaining vacant properties shall occur in a manner
which is consistent with and complementary to adjacent development regardless of
zoning designations. This policy shall be implemented through the review process
associated with platting and site plans.
Policy A-2.4 Automobile uses are a significant land use within the City and as such
they have presented unique concerns. In order to properly control these uses and
guide them to locations which best suit the community's future development, the
following shall apply:
1) Auto related uses other than gasoline stations, wash establishments, and auto parts
sales, shall not be permitted in the area encompassed by the CBD zone district.
2) Automobile dealerships shall not locate and/or expand in the following areas:
Within the CBD zone district;
El West side of Southbound Federal Highway between George Bush Boulevard
and S.E. 10th Street; -
El East side of Federal Highway, between George Bush Boulevard and the north
property line of the Delray Swap Shop/Flea Market Property;
n On properties fronting George Bush Boulevard, east of Federal Highway.
However, on the east side of Federal Highway, south of N.E. 6th Street, an existing
dealership may expand onto adjacent property which has an auto sales use and
which is zoned AC.
3) Rezoning to AC (Automotive Commercial) to accommodate auto dealerships shall
not be permitted west of 1-95,
4) Automobile dealerships shall be directed to the following areas:
El North of George Bush Boulevard, between Federal and Dixie Highways;
El East side of Federal Highway north of the north property line of the Delray Swap
Shop/Flea Market;
El South of Linton Boulevard, between Federal and Dixie Highways;
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El Between the one-way pairs (Federal Highway), from S.E. 3rd Street to S.E. 10th
Street; and from N.E. 5th Street to George Bush Boulevard;
El On the north side of Linton Boulevard, between 1-95 and S.W. 10th Avenue, and
along Wallace Drive.
5) Auto related uses which involve the servicing and repair of vehicles, other than as
part of a full service dealership, shall be directed to industrial/commerce areas.
Policy A-2.$ The section of the Land Development Regulations that deals with
nonconforming uses and structures shall be comprehensively evaluated in order to
ensure that the restrictions on the continuation, expansion, and improvement of
nonconforming structures and uses are clear and enforceable. This evaluation and the
subsequent LDR changes shall be completed in FY 98/99.
Ob_iective A-3
The development of remaining vacant land shall provide for the retention of open space
and natural resources. This objective shall be met through the following policies:
Policy A-3.1 Prior to recommending approval of any land use application which comes
before it, the appropriate approving board must make a finding that the requested land
use action is consistent with this objective and its supporting policies.
Policy A-3.2 Proposed development should not adversely affect any land identified as
an environmentally sensitive area pursuant to Objective B-1 of the Conservation
Element.
Policy A-3.3 Proposed development shall accommodate required open space as
provided for under Objective B-1 of the Open Space and Recreation Element.
Objective A-4
The redevelopment of land and buildings shall provide for the preservation of historic
resources. The objective shall be met through continued adherence to the City's
Historic Preservation Ordinance and the following policies:
Policy A-4,1 Prior to approval or recommending approval of any land use or
development application for property located within a historic district or designated as a
historic site, the Historic Preservation Board must make a finding that the requested
action is consistent with the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development
Regulations relating to historic sites and districts and the "Delray Beach Design
Guidelines".
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Policy A-4.2 In order to protect the City's historic resources, the Land Development
Regulations shall include provisions for designation of historically significant buildings,
structures, archaeological sites, or districts. The City shall conduct periodic
neighborhood surveys to identify and evaluate potential historic resources.
Ob_iective A-5
The City shall maintain its Land Development Regulations, which shall be regularly
reviewed and updated, to provide streamlining of processes and to accommodate
planned unit developments (PUD), mixed-use developments, and other innovative
development practices.
Policy A-$.1 Following review of this plan, the LDRs shall be reviewed and updated for
consistency with Amendment 97-1. This will occur within one (1) year from the date of
adoption of the EAR based amendment.
Policy A-5.2 The City shall continue to enforce its existing sign code.
Policy A-5.3 The City shall continue to enforce its Flood Damage Protection
Ordinance.
Policy A-$.4 The City shall continue to enforce its existing off-street parking
regulations.
Policy A-5.5 In FY 98/99 the City shall review the Mixed Use Category land use
designation, to determine if the designation is achieving the intended results of this
Objective.
Ob_iective A-$
Urban sprawl shall be discouraged by the provision of services necessary for
development of unserved parcels in the City's Planning Area.
GOAL AREA "B" THE REMAINING GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY SHALL
OCCUR IN A MANNER WHERE NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL
BE SERVICEABLE AND IT WILL NOT IMPEDE THE
COMMUNITY'S ABILITY TO ACCOMMODATE FUTURE
GROWTH OR DETRACT FROM ITS CURRENT QUALITY OF
LIFE.
Objective B-1
New development shall not occur upon land which is needed for public facilities which -
are necessary to support development within the community.
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PoliCy B-I.t In the area of Blood's Hammock Grove, provisions shall be made for a
neighborhood park. (See Policy A-2.5 of the Open Space & Recreation Element, and
Policy D-2.3 of the Public Facilities Element)
Policy B-'I.2 The Land Development Regulations shall continue to include provisions
for the dedication of rights-of-way for streets and easements for the installation of
water, sewer, and drainage facilities.
Objective i~-2
Facilities and services which are provided by, or through, the City of Delray Beach shall
be provided to new development concurrent with issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy pursuant to the following policies.
Policy B-2.1 Services and facilities shall be provided pursuant to the levels of service
as established elsewhere in this Plan, concurrent with occupancy. For water facilities,
concurrency shall mean that direct connection to a functioning municipal system is
made. For sewer facilities, concurrency shall mean that direct connection to a
functioning municipal system is made; or, where such facilities are not reasonably
accessible (as defined in the Land Development Regulations), connection to a septic
system that meets the requirements of the County Health Department. For streets,
drainage, and other facilities concurrency shall be determined by the following:
the improvement is in place prior to issuance of the occupancy permit;
the improvement is bonded, as a part of the subdivision improvements agreement or
similar instrument, and there is a schedule of completion in the bonding agreement;
the improvement is a part of a governmental capital improvement budget; it has
been designed; and a contract for installation has been solicited.
.P_~z[J.g.y__~.:2,~ As a part of the City's Concurrency Management System, prior to
issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the Chief Building Official or a designee shall
certify that concurrency is achieved.
Policy B-2.3 Prior to recommending approval of any land use application which comes
before it, the Local Planning Agency, or appropriate approving body, must make a
finding of consistency with this objective and its supporting policies. If such a finding
cannot be made, either conditions shall be made which provide for concurrency or the
land use request shall be denied.
Policy B-2.4 All drainage plans shall be reviewed pursuant to the policies of the Lake
Worth Drainage District and/or the South Florida Water Management District, as
applicable. This shall be accomplished by referral of development applications to these
agencies. No actions of the Local Planning Agency, or appropriate approving body,
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shall be finalized unless and until an approval of drainage plans has been granted by
the appropriate review agency. _
Policy .B-2,$ All site plans and plats which have direct access to State roads shall be
referred to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Permits from FDOT shall be
obtained prior to approval of final plat or building permit, whichever is applicable.
Policy B-2.6 All site plans and plats which have direct access to County roads shall be
referred to Palm Beach County. Permits from Palm Beach County shall be obtained
prior to approval of final plat or building permit, whichever is applicable.
The City of Delray Beach shall provide facilities and limited services for that area within
its planning boundaries which is not yet annexed. The City shall annex such properties
in a timely manner.
~ Services shall be provided to unincorporated areas upon annexation and
they shall be at a level which exists for land uses elsewhere in the City under the same
or similar conditions. In circumstances where it not feasible or appropriate to
accomplish annexation, individual services (e.g. fire protection, code enforcement), may
be provided to unincorporated parcels within the Planning Area, through an interlocal
agreement.
Policy B-3.2 Water and sewer facilities shall be provided to unincorporated areas by
the City, upon demand, in a manner consistent with policies of the City. The provision
of water facilities shall be accompanied by an agreement to voluntarily annex upon
eligibility unless the property is already eligible in which case, annexation shall precede
the provision of services.
PolicY B-3.3 The City has petitioned Palm Beach County to make changes to its
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) in order for there to be consistency between City and
County FLUM designations within the Delray Beach Planning Area. Once consistency
is achieved, the City shall petition for an interlocal agreement wherein provisions shall
be made that the City's FLUM designation shall be in effect immediately upon
annexation of a specific parcel. Following any annexation, the Future Land Use Map,
and appropriate portions of the Comprehensive Plan, shall be amended to reflect the
change in the City's boundaries.
Policy B-3.4 For purposes of implementing Policy B-3.3, the Future Land Use Map
designations as initially contained on the City's Future Land Use Map upon adoption in
November, 1989, (and as formally amended subsequently) are hereby deemed to be
the Future Land Use Map designations for the territory subject to provisions of the
interlocal agreement.
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Policy B-3.5 The City shall, in FY 98/99, undertake the following program for the
annexation of remaining eligible properties:
D Preparation of an "urban services annexation report" as required by Florida
Statutes, for each of the remaining designated annexation areas:
A. Foxe Chase subdivision
B. Southwest Corner of Linton Boulevard and Military Trail
C. Barwick Road (just north of Atlantic Avenue)
D. Atlantic Avenue & Military Trail, (less the portion of Country Club Acres west of
Military Trail and High Point of Delray West)
E. The North Military Trail Area, north of Lake Ida Road.
F. High Point Delray Area (north of Atlantic Avenue)
G. Country Club Acres (west of Military Trail)
(See Map #11 for a geographical description of the above referenced areas).
D Working in concert with the Palm Beach County Planning Department, address the
annexation of improved property which lacks adequate sewer, water, street, and/or
drainage facilities pursuant to the Palm Beach County Annexation Incentive
Program;
I~ Recommend whether annexation should be pursued, and if so, the means by which
annexation should occur.
n Accommodate individual voluntary annexations as the opportunities arise.
~ The City of Delray Beach hereby supports legislation at the State level
which allows for unilateral annexation by municipalities in designated urban areas.
GOAL AREA "C" BLIGHTED AREAS OF THE CITY SHALL BE
REDEVELOPED AND RENEWED AND SHALL BE THE
MAJOR CONTRIBUTING AREAS TO THE RENAISSANCE
OF DELRA ¥ BEACH.
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Ob_iective C-1
Blighted areas, as designated by the City Commission, shall receive special attention
and assistance in renewal. This objective shall be implemented through the following
policies and activities.
Policy C-1,'I Residential areas shall be categorized in terms of their level of need and
programs shall be identified to provide assistance. This policy shall be implemented
through objectives and policies in the Housing Element, including a commitment to
maintain and/or increase Community Development staff and funding levels to
implement the programs.
Policy C-1,2 The City shall work with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for
the improvement of neighborhoods within the CRA boundaries. The City shall take the
lead in the preparation of neighborhood plans (as described in the Housing Element)
and for redevelopment plans (except as provided for in Objective C-2 of this Element).
The unique powers of the CRA shall be used in the implementation of appropriate
provisions of such plans.
Policy C-1.3 The City shall concentrate efforts in the heavy industrial and undeveloped
areas along arterial roadways in order to provide a better image of the community.
Such efforts should include:
enhanced and continuous code enforcement,
regulations which require heavy industrial uses to provide perimeter landscaping of
their sites,
owners of vacant property shall provide a landscaped appearance of their
properties.
Policy C-1.4 The following pertains to the North Federal Highway Corridor:
The North Federal Highway Corridor is defined as the area bounded by the FEC
railroad right-of-way to the west, the easterly boundary of the CRA to the east, George
Bush Boulevard to the south, and the north City limits to the north.
Properties in the corridor that front on Federal Highway primarily contain small-scale,
strip commercial development. Many parcels in the area contain vacant or dilapidated
structures, substandard parking, and substandard landscaping. The area also contains
residential areas identified as "Stabilization" and "Revitalization" on the Residential
Neighborhood Categorization Map contained in the Housing Element. Many of the
remaining parcels in the area are currently vacant.
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Due to those conditions, the North Federal Highway Corridor is hereby identified as a
blighted area. The CRA will be the lead agency for the preparation of an Improvement
Program for the North Federal Highway Corridor. The City, through its Planning and
Zoning Department will provide support and assistance to the CRA in the preparation of
the North Federal Highway Corridor Improvement Program.
The program will, at a minimum, address the following issues:
Improvement of the appearance of the area;
Identification of appropriate uses for parcels adjacent to Dixie Highway and the FEC
railroad tracks;
El Identification of and strategies for the elimination of inappropriate and marginal
uses;
El Provision for increases in permitted residential densities adjacent to the Intracoastal
Waterway;
Directing smaller business operations to more concentrated areas;
El Providing economic stimulation and investment in the area;
El Creation ofjobs;
Stabilization and preservation of residential neighborhoods through new
development, redevelopment and the elimination of blight,
The program will be completed in FY 97/98.
Policy C-1.$ The following pertains to the Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Area:
This area extends in a corridor along Atlantic Avenue eastward from 1-95 to Swinton
Avenue. The present land uses in this area include single family homes, duplexes,
mini-parks, commercial uses along Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 5th Avenue, and
scattered vacant parcels.
The West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the City Commission
on July 11, 1995. The plan establishes Future Land Use Map designations, zonings,
special development standards, and design guidelines for the Redevelopment Area.
Future development in the area must be in accordance with the provisions of the
redevelopment plan.
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Adoption of the Redevelopment Plan represents Phase I of the redevelopment strategy
for the area. Phase II consists of an economic development strategy to be developed
by the CRA, based on the Redevelopment Plan, and a market study. The economic
development strategy will be completed by Fiscal Year 97/98.
Policy C-1,6 The following pertains to the redevelopment of the Silver Terrace Area:
This area involves the old Silver Terrace Subdivision which contains some mixed use
but is primarily single family. It also involves the adjacent land use of the Floranda
Mobile Home Park which is a well maintained land use but which may, in the future, be
inappropriate for its location along Federal Highway adjacent to a regional shopping
center. The Silver Terrace Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the City Commission
on March 5, 1996. The plan establishes Future Land Use Map designations, zonings,
and special development standards for the redevelopment area. Future development in
the area must be in accordance with the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan.
The City, through its Planning & Zoning Department, shall evaluate the continued need
for specific redevelopment plans to address the following geographic areas. The
evaluations shall be completed, and recommendations presented to the Planning &
Zoning Board by the end of FY 97/98. Should the need for redevelopment plans be
demonstrated, they shall be added to the Department's adopted Work Program. Until
the evaluation is complete, the policies referring to redevelopment areas will be
maintained.
1. Wallace Drive Industrial Area
2. The vicinity of Lindell and Federal Highway
3. 4th Avenue, north of Linton Boulevard
4. Area between S.E. 2nd and S.E. 5th Streets, and Federal Highway to Swinton
Avenue (Osceola Park area)
Policy C-2.1 The areas listed above shall be designated on the Future Land Use Map
as "redevelopment areas". Until such time as a redevelopment plan is prepared and
adopted for such an area, public investment - in terms of infrastructure - shall be
minimal. If a private development proposal is made within a redevelopment area, one
of the following options shall be pursued:
r~ Acceleration of the redevelopment plan and deferral of the land use request until the
plan is completed; or,
Consideration of the use request on its own merits with the existing zoning and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan guiding the disposition of the request.
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Poli~y C-2.2 The Large Scale Mixed Use land use map designation shall constitute a
redevelopment area; however, the planning and implementation of redevelopment in
such areas shall primarily be the lead responsibility of the private sector.
Policy C-2.3 The following pertains to the Wallace Drive Industrial Area:
This area shall be primarily industrial (LI Zoning) with an emphasis on commerce uses
(PCC, MIC zone districts). The City, through its water and sewer capital improvement
program, shall install water and sewer mains throughout the area. Unimproved and
underimproved rights-of-way shall be abandoned when it facilitates the aggregation of
parcels and larger scale development provided that the right-of-way is not essential for
traffic flow purposes. Support uses for the existing automobile dealership uses are
encouraged. All commercial uses shall be allowed with the exception of "strip-type"
development along Wallace Drive which is not desired because of traffic conflicts along
this collector street.
This redevelopment plan shall be prepared in FY 99/2000 and shall be adopted through
a comprehensive plan amendment.
Policy C-2.4 The following pertains to the vicinity of Lindell and Federal Highway:
This area extends from the C-15 Canal northward between Federal and Dixie
Highways. The area does not include the existing (Honda) automobile dealership but
does include the mobile home park north of it. Half of the land is vacant, almost half is
underutilized as a substandard trailer park, and a few lots have residences upon them.
While any commercial use is allowable, the future use of the property is most
appropriate for specialized commercial or recreational activities. An effort shall be
made to promote aggregation of parcels prior to any further development.
This redevelopment plan shall be prepared in FY 97/98 and shall be adopted through a
comprehensive plan amendment.
Policy C-2.5 The following pertains to the area on both sides of S.W. 4th Avenue, north
of Linton Boulevard.
This area involves warehouses, heavy industrial use, sporadic residential uses, and
vacant land. The vacant land was platted as a part of the Woods of Southridge
Subdivision. Residential use is most appropriate for the area west of S.W. 4th Avenue.
Industrial and office uses are appropriate east of S.W. 4th Avenue.
This redevelopment plan shall be prepared in FY 98/99 and shall be adopted through a
comprehensive plan amendment.
Policy C-2,6 The following pertains to the area bounded by S.E. 2nd Street, Federal
Highway, S.E. 5th Street, and Swinton Avenue (Osceola Park area):
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This area has industrial uses with inadequate parking to the west, commercial uses to
the east, and a mixed residential area which has turned mainly into renter-occupied _
units. It is also encompassed by wellfield protection zones. The primary focus of this
redevelopment plan shall be to arrest deterioration, provide adequate parking and
services for the existing industrial and commercial areas, and accommodate housing
which is compatible with the other uses.
The issues relating to industrial uses within this area were addressed within the new
CDB-RC zoning district, created on May 16, 1995. Therefore, the redevelopment plan
for this area will focus on the residential neighborhood.
The plan will, at a minimum address the following issues:
Appropriateness of the existing RM zoning district within the area.
Use of traffic-calming measures to reduce speed and volume of traffic on the
residential streets within the area.
Potential for creation of a historic district within the area.
El Landscape beautification.
El Improvement of existing housing stock.
This redevelopment plan shall be prepared in FY 97/98 and shall be adopted through a
comprehensive plan amendment.
Objective C-3
Economic development is an essential component of the redevelopment and renewal
efforts which are directed to the future of the City of Delray Beach. Specific efforts for
the coordination and provision of economic development activities shall be centered in
the City Administration's Development Services Management Group. Those efforts
shall be governed by the following policies.
Policy C-3.1 The City of Delray Beach hereby acknowledges the role of Culture and
the Arts in Economic Development and pledges in pursuit of a theme of this
Comprehensive Plan -- A Renaissance Community -- the promotion of the arts and
accommodation of cultural activities for economic development ends.
Policy C-3.2 The successful development of the Old School Square Project is the
cornerstone to the rebirth of the economic vitality of the community. To further
accommodate this activity, the City shall evaluate the potential for the acquisition of
land in the Old School Square area of the City for the purpose of improving public
parking and/or creating a linkage between Old School Square and governmental
facilities to the west.
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Policy C-3.3 Alleys located within the Old School Square Historic District on either side
of Swinton Avenue shall remain and be made available for access to abutting
properties. Accordingly, these alleys shall not be abandoned to private interests.
Policy C-3.4 The City's Coastal Area is one of its most valuable resources in terms of
economic attraction, recreation, and natural beauty. While action is appropriate to
capitalize upon the economic benefits of this resource, commercialization and
promotion shall not occur to such an extent that they diminish this beach resource.
Objective C-4
The Central Business District (CBD) represents the essence of what is Delray Beach
i.e. a "village like, community by the sea". The continued revitalization of the CBD is
essential to achieving the overall theme of the City's Comprehensive Plan of "A City Set
Apart In South Florida". The following policies and activities shall be pursued in the
achievement of this objective.
Policy C-4,1 The Central Business District (CBD) Zoning District regulations shall
facilitate and encourage rehabilitation and revitalization and shall, at a minimum,
address the following:
deletion of inappropriate uses
El incentives for locating retail on the ground floor with office and residential use on
upper floors
incentives for dinner theaters, playhouses, and other family oriented activities
allowing and facilitating outdoor cafes
El incentives for mixed use development and rehabilitations
elimination of side yard setback requirements
El allow structural overhang encroachments into required yard areas
Policy C-4.2 A special CBD plan shall be developed jointly by the CRA and the City. It
shall address the maximum development which can be accommodated in a competitive
market while still retaining the "village like, community by-the-sea" character of the
CBD. It shall further identify the infrastructure requirements, including parking, which
will be needed to accommodate such an intensity of development. Such a plan shall be
formally processed as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The plan shall be
instituted under the lead of the Community Redevelopment Agency but conducted
through close participation with the City's Planning & Zoning Department.
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Policy .C-4.3 The City shall be the lead agency in pursuing the construction and
operation of tiered parking structures with mixed uses in the CBD. Locations of parking
facilities shall follow the CBD Development Plan required through Policy C-4.2.
Poli(;:y C-4.4 The City supports the efforts to revitalize the Pineapple Grove Main
Street area, and the use of the Main Street approach: organization, promotion, design,
and economic restructuring. While the CRA is the lead support agency for the PGMS
organization, the City will provide technical support and assistance through the
Planning & Zoning and Community Improvement Departments, and interim funding to
assist the program in becoming financially self-sufficient.
Policy C-4.5 The City shall monitor development in the TCEA annually to assess the
land use mix. Should monitoring show that the rate of development or land use mix vary
significantly from projections, the City shall reanalyze the traffic impacts of the TCEA on
the roadway network. The monitoring effort shall include a review of the implementing
policies of the TCEA and adjustments to their schedules as necessary based on the
actual rate of development.
Policy C-4.6 The City shall continue to exempt land uses within the TCEA from traffic
concurrency requirements.
Policy C-4,7 Developments of Regional Impact (DRI), even when located within the
TCEA, shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 380, F.S.
Ob_iective C-5
The relationship between coastal area population and measures for evacuation in the
event of a hurricane shall be enhanced through the requirement that redevelopment of
existing properties in the coastal zone shall be consistent with the Future Land Use
Map as opposed to reconstruction to current intensities, except as provided in Coastal
Management Policy C-3.5.
GOAL AREA "D" THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM WHICH SERVES DELRAY
BEACH SHALL BE AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH
CONTRIBUTING TO THE STABILIZATION OF
NEIGHBORHOODS AND ACCOMMODATING THE NEEDS AND
DESIRES OF EXISTING AND FUTURE RESIDENTS OF THIS
CITY.
Ob_iective D-1
The City will work to ensure that the racial balance in the City's schools is comparable
to that of the public school population of Palm Beach County.
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Policy D-1.1 The City supports the Palm Beach County School Board's adopted
policies related to creating and maintaining racially balanced schools as part of an
overall program to achieve this objective. While the Board's policy strives toward a
student population that is comprised of no fewer than 10%, nor more than 49% black
students, the City supports a percentage of no fewer than 10%, nor more than 40%
black students. This will be achieved in part through implementation of the "Sharing for
Excellence In Schools 1994" plan and program as presented by residents of the City
and endorsed by the City Commission, within the planning period.
Policy D-1.2 The City shall not participate in new housing projects which would
exacerbate the current imbalance of racial mix for each local school district until the
School Board's policy for racial balance is achieved.
Ob_iective D-2
The role of schools in their neighborhoods shall be enhanced so that the school
facilities aid in achieving the goals and objectives of this Comprehensive Plan,
particularly those identified in the Housing Element, which are directed toward the
stabilization and revitalization of neighborhoods.
Policy D-2.1 The City shall make improvements to sidewalks and pathways under its
jurisdiction which, without such improvements, would require that the School Board
transport students. New developments shall be required to comply with this policy by
providing such pathways concurrent with the development.
Policy D-2,2 The City Commission shall work in concert with the School District to
reduce and minimize the busing of Delray Beach students out of Delray Beach, in order
to enable as many children as possible to attend schools that are in or near their own
neighborhoods.
~.~ The City shall strive to achieve better cohesiveness of neighborhoods by
lessening the number of school attendance districts to which students are assigned,
and/or the number of students bused out of the City. This shall be accomplished
through drawing such boundaries by adding or subtracting areas adjacent to existing
districts, rather than by drawing from enclaves located elsewhere.
Ob_iective D-3
The City shall cooperate with the School Board to achieve placement of new schools
inside of the County's urban services area, to upgrade and enhance existing facilities
within the City, and to schedule individual facility needs in an orderly and timely manner
that is responsive to meeting the other objectives of this goal area.
Policy D-3.1 The City shall work with the School Board to provide appropriate
infrastructure and physical plant improvements pursuant to the "Sharing for Excellence
in Schools 1994" plan in such a manner as to achieve the objectives of this goal area.
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Policy D-3.2 The policies of this objective shall be coordinated through ongoing
communications between the .Office of the City Manager and the School District
Superintendent. There shall be a mutual obligation to insure that all policies within this
goal area are urgently pursued.
Policy D-3.3 The City shall support existing and proposed legislation preventing public
and private agencies from changing governmental agency's impact fees and capacity
changes.
Policy D-3.4 The City shall work with the School Board toward constructing and
placing into operation: a new elementary school in the southeast portion of the City, a
new middle school in or adjacent to the City, and a new high school in or adjacent to
the City, pursuant to the "Sharing for Excellence in Schools 1994" plan.
Policy D-3.$ Public educational facilities of the school district of Palm Beach County
shall be consistent with all land use categories except Conservation.
Policy D-3.$ The location and construction of new public education facilities and the
expansion of existing facilities shall be permitted based upon a finding that the proposal
is consistent with applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan,
and is compatible with adjacent land uses and development patterns.
Ob_iective D-4
The City shall work toward the continued improvement of its schools and to promote a
positive image of the local public education facilities.
Policy D-4.1 The City will continue to lobby the School Board for an equitable amount
of funding and resources for schools located within the City.
Policy D-4.;~ Through its Education Board, the City will work to publicize the
improvements that have been made to local schools, and to ensure that the schools
and teachers are recognized for their achievements. This will be achieved through the
production of informational brochures and the conducting of special programs and
activities to promote education and the local schools.
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THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
Maps #5, #6, and #10 depict the location of natural resources (wetlands, floodplains,
and minerals and soils) which may affect the development potential of a specific site. A
Future Land Use Map prepared in a manner as prescribed by 9J5-006(4) is an
attachment to the Plan.
Historically Significant Properties: Existing Historic Districts and individual structures
which are of historic significance are not shown on the Future Land Use Map.
However, they are shown on Map #8 in the Future Land Use Element. Historically
significant properties can only be redeveloped in a manner consistent with the City of
Delray Beach's Historic Preservation Ordinance. Districts which have been formally
designated (per the Historic Preservation Ordinance) as historically significant shall be
shown as such on the Official Zoning Map.
Waterwells and Cones of Influence: The Future Land Use Map shows the
approximate location of each of the municipal water wells which are located within the
Delray Beach Planning Area. The location includes Wellfield Protection Zone #1
(approximately 100' radius from the well), within which no development is to occur. The
Future Land Use Map also shows the boundary of Wellfleld Protection Zones within
which provisions of the Palm Beach County Wellfield Protection Ordinance apply.
Further description of the wellfield protection program is provided within the
Conservation and Public Facilities Elements.
Interpretation of Land Use Boundaries: The Future Land Use Map is produced
through the City's Digital Base Map System (DBMS). While the DBMS is updated
constantly, there are still areas of the City which may be slightly out of scale, and/or
where property lines or road rights-of-way maybe out-dated. Thus, the boundaries of
land uses, as shown on the Future Land Use Map, are considered to be approximate.
The Local Planning Agency shall make a finding as to the specific boundaries at the
time that they make a finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Such
findings are mandatory when the Local Planning Agency acts upon a land use request.
Whenever there is a doubt as to the boundaries of land uses or there is a question as to
how to interpret the application of the above land use designations as they apply to
specific territory, the Local Planning Agency shall provide such an interpretation.
However, such an interpretation shall not exceed the requirements for amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan as set forth in the Land Use Management Act of 1985, as
amended.
Table L-6 provides a listing of future land use categories used on the map and the
acreage allocated to them.
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TABLE L-6
FUTURE LAND USE ALLOCATIONS
TOTAL PLANNING AREA .................... t0,574 ACRES
ADJUSTED LAND USE AREA ..................... 10,162 ACRES
Low Density, Stable Residential 3,790 37.3
Medium Density, Stable Residential 2,124 20.9
Rural Residential 8 0.1
Transitional Designations 449 4.4
Core Commercial 285 2.8
General Commercial 532 5.2
Industrial 87 0.9
Commerce 369 3.6
Recreation & Open Space & Conservation 1,186 11.7
Community Facilities 396 3.9
Mixed Use - Redevelopment Areas 343 3.4
Water Bodies 593 5.8
~ The Adjusted Land Use Area has been calculated to more accurately reflect comparison among
percentages of land uses. It does not include the right-of-way for 1-95, and arterial road ways. It
does include the area for all other streets. In addition, the A.L.U.A. does not include the surface
area of the Intracoastal Waterway or Lake Ida.
Source: City of Delray Beach, 1997
The designated land use categories are described in the following material. Table L-6
identifies which zoning districts are consistent with the Future Land Use Map categories
(designations).
RESIDENTIAL LAND USES: There are three categories of residential land use.
Rural Residential: This designation is applied to land which is currently in a rural state
(no central water, central sewer, nor parcels less than one acre in area) and which is to
remain in such a state. Agricultural uses and the keeping of livestock would be
accommodated in these areas as would other uses which are appropriate in a rural
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setting. Minimum lot sizes for residential would be three acres with other uses to be
accommodated on parcels of not less than ten acres.
Low Density: This designation is applied to land which is developed, or is to be
developed, at a density of five units per acre or less. Such land is usually developed for
single family purposes although mixed residential uses may occur under a planned
residential zoning district. Home ownership is characteristic of this designation. Where
this designation exists, uses other than Iow density residential shall not be considered.
Medium Density: This designation is applied to land which is developed, or is to be
developed, at a density between five and twelve units per acre. Such land is usually
developed in planned communities or exists in older areas where there are duplexes
and condominiums. Home ownership is characteristic of this designation. Where this
designation exists, uses other than those which are residential in character shall not be
considered.
TRANSITIONAL LAND USES: This designation is applied to land which is developed,
or is to be developed, for either residential or nonresidential uses. In some instances
this designation provides for a transition between less intensive residential use and
commercial uses. In other instances, this designation allows the establishment of uses
which are compatible with adjacent residential use. When Neighborhood Commercial
Zoning is placed within or adjacent to a residential area, such zoning shall be limited to
two acres, or less, which is sufficient to accommodate the needs of an immediate
residential neighborhood. While in others, it provides for uses which are not as
intensive as general commercial in areas where residential use is not desirable and/or
appropriate.
Residential development at a density between five and twelve units per acre, mobile
home parks and apartment development in addition to condominiums, Continuing Care
Facilities, A.C.L.F., and various types of group homes are appropriate under this
designation. Nonresidential development at an intensity equivalent to that associated
with medium density residential land uses is also appropriate.
COMMERCIAL LAND USES: There are two categories of commercial land use.
Commercial Core: This designation is applied to the Community's Downtown area. It
includes a substantial portion of the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area
described in the Future Land Use Element and graphically shown in Figure L-8. The
Commercial Core designation accommodates a variety of uses including commercial
and office development; residential land use upper story apartments; older homes
renovated to accommodate office use; and uses such as "bed and breakfast"
establishment; and industrial/commerce type uses.
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General Commercial: This designation is applied to land which is, or should be,
developed for general commercial purposes e.g. retail, office, services. Light industrial
type uses such as fabrication and assembly are permissible under this designation
when located in the special overlay district between Federal Highway and Dixie
Highway, north of N.E. 14th Street to the north City limit. Residential uses, unless they
are in conjunction with a commercial use, are not permissible on land shown as
General Commercial on the Future Land Use Map.
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE: There are two categories of industrial land use.
Industrial: This designation accommodates manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and
warehousing. It is applied to property which currently has such uses and which is
located in an area which should continue to be used for industrial purposes. It is also
applied to those areas of the community which are best suited, because of their
location, to accommodate industrial uses. Residential and general commercial uses
are not appropriate on land designated as Industrial.
Commerce: This designation is applied to property which is developed, or is to be
developed, in such a manner as to accommodate a mix of industrial, service, and
commercial uses. This may be done either through development of existing parcels or
through a planned concept.
AGRICULTURAL LAND USE: There are no designations for agricultural land use on
the Future Land Use Map. The City of Delray Beach Planning Area is an urbanized
area with over 89% of its land area developed. The long-term continuance of existing
agricultural operations is not compatible with the urbanization which has occurred.
RECREATION & OPEN SPACE LAND USE: This designation applies to public
recreational areas (such as municipal parks), to open space areas, and to conservation
areas. Open space areas include canals, waterways, beaches, shores, estuarine
systems, golf courses, private open (common) areas within planned developments, and
undevelopable parcels. Public recreational areas which also have indoor facilities (e.g.
community centers) are more apt to be shown as "Community Facilities". The
conservation properties are those lands shown on the Conservation Map. Land shown
under this designation shall not be used for any purpose other than recreation, open
space, or conservation.
CONSERVATION LAND USE: This designation applies to those specific properties
identified in the Conservation Element as land to be preserved. No other land use is
appropriate. These properties shall be either placed into public ownership or developed
only as allowed by policies of the Conservation Element. They are shown on the Future
Land Use Map under the Recreational and Open Space designation.
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COMMUNITY FACILITY LAND USES: This designation is applied to current and
future school sites; to current and future sites for public buildings; and to current and
future sites for public facilities e.g. the wastewater treatment plant. It is also applied to
single function (purpose) buildings which have been constructed for community related
purposes (e.g. churches) and which are not commercial in nature. However, not all
community facilities are required to be shown under this designation. Small sites are
not shown nor are the locations of governmental services (e.g.H.R.S.) which lease
common office space, nor are churches that do not include substantial accessory uses
such as educational facilities.
A suffix to the Community Facilities designation is sometimes shown on the Future
Land Use Map to denote its approved function. These suffixes include:
P (Public Buildings), R (Recreational Facilities), C (Churches), S (Schools),
H (Hospitals), O (Conference / Other), SW (Solid Waste Facility).
MIXED USE CATEGORIES: There are three types of mixed use land designations on
the Future Land Use Map.
Large Scale Mixed Use: This designation is applied to those properties which will be
developed or redeveloped solely by private entities. It is an overlay designation which
provides incentives for redevelopment. The land uses which are allowed are governed
by the underlying land use as shown on the Future Land Use Map. However,
commercial land use may be increased in intensity to accommodate a floor area equal
to 75% of its land area; residential land use may have the maximum permissible unit
count (under the standard designation) increased by 10%. The actual allowable
intensity of use shall be determined at the time that zoning is sought. The location of
specific uses (e.g. commercial or residential) do not have to be congruent with the
underlying (or base) land use designations. A Large Scale Mixed Use development
shall occur only through the application of Special Activities District (SAD) zoning. Land
which has a Large Scale Mixed Use Overlay need not develop in such a manner; but
may develop pursuant to the underlying (or base) land use designations.
Other Mixed Use: There is not a designation for this category. However, such areas
are generally noted by the more general boundaries of the land use designations. An
example would be the accommodation of a future park site or retention of open space
in a development proposal. There are no incentives such as are provided in the
L.S.M.U. category. Land which is appropriately developed under an "other mixed use"
approach can be processed as a Special Activities District (SAD), through a Planned
Development approach (PRD, PCC, etc.), through other specially created mixed use
districts such as the Old School Square Historic Arts District (OSSHAD), or through
application of individual zoning districts (part RM, part CF, part OS, etc.) with the
boundaries of the zoning districts not having to be congruent with the designation of the
Future Land Use Map, provided that the Local Planning Agency finds the development
to be compatible with adjoining properties.
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Specially created mixed use districts such as the Old School Square Historic Arts
District shall be created through the addition of a zone district to the City's land
Development Regulations. Special Activities Districts zone districts shall be created -
through the adoption of a zoning ordinance. Such districts and zoning ordinance
(SAD's) shall provide specific guidelines for the implementation of this mixed use
district, including the land use types allowed, their densities or intensities, the relative
proportion (percentage) of each land use type within flexible ranges, and compatibility
requirements. Densities and intensities appropriate to each type of land use
(residential and nonresidential) must be included.
Existing zoning regulations shall establish the land use types allowed, their intensities
and densities, the relative proportion of each land use and compatibility for other mixed
use's created through the application of individual zoning districts. However, the
specific boundaries of the existing zoning districts need not be adhered to in the
development and approval of a site and development plan. Assurance that these items
are addressed will be through the standards for site plan actions, Section 3.3.3 of the
City's Land Development Regulations.
Redevelopment Areas: This designation is applied to those areas which have been
identified in the Land Use Element as being in need of redevelopment. Development
shall occur pursuant to a specific "redevelopment plan" which is to be prepared
pursuant to Objective C-2 of the Land Use Element. If a development proposal is
presented to the City prior to the creation and adoption of a redevelopment plan, that
proposal shall be handled in one of the following ways: -
the application shall be placed on hold for not more than six months while the
redevelopment plan is prepared;
the application shall be processed on a case-by-case basis with the existing zoning
map, the Land Use Element, and the Housing Element providing the Local Planning
Agency with the policy guidance needed to properly dispose of the application.
(Note: A description of each of the redevelopment areas is contained within the Land
Use Element.)
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SOIL LEGEND
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The first letter, always a capital, is the initial letter of the soil name. The second
letter is a lower case letter for a narrowly defined unit, and a capital letter for a
broadly defined unit? The third position, if used, is a capital letter and connotes
slope class. Most symbols without a slope letter are those for nearly level soils,
but some are for land types or broadly defined units that have a considerable
range in slope.
SYMBOL NAME SYMBOL NAME
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Bn Beaches Po Pompano fine sand
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Cc Canaveral-Urban land complex Ra Riviera sand
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Os Oldsmar sand Wn Winder frae sand
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survey area. Mapping has been controlled well enough, however, to be interpreted for the
anticipated use of the soils.
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TRANSPORTA TION E LEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. TR - 1
FUTURE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION MAP ........................................................................................... TR - 1
INVENTORY ....................................................................................................................................... TR - 1
ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................................... TR - 5
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................ TR - 10
DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................................... TR - 12
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ TR - 37
LIST OF MAPS
MAP # 12 - FUTURE TRAFFIC NETWORK ....................................................................................... TR - 13
MAP # 13 -EXISTING ROADWAY LANEAGES ................................................................................ TR - 22
MAP # 14 - FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGENCY ............................. TR - 24
MAP # 15 - EXISTING (1995) ANNUAL AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ....................... TR - 25
MAP # 16 - EXISTING (1995) PEAK SEASON PM PEAK HOUR PEAK DIRECTION ...................... TR - 26
TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
MAP # 17 - INTERMODAL FACILITIES ............................................................................................. TR - 30
MAP # 18 - MAJOR TRIP PRODUCERS/ATTRACTORS .................................................................. TR - 31
MAP # 19 - HURRICANE EVACUATION ROUTES ........................................................................... TR - 32
MAP # 20- 2015 OPERATING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PROGRAMMED IMPROVEMENTS ....... TR -34
MAP # 21 - 2015 COST FEASIBLE PLAN ......................................................................................... TR - 35
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE T-1 - STREET CLASSIFICATION, RESPONSIBLE AGENCY AND ULTIMATE ......... TR - 14 - 18
RIGHT-OF-WAY
TABLE T-2 --PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNUAL AVERAGE DAILY SERVICE VOLUMES ............. TR - 19
TABLE T-3 - PEAK SEASON PEAK HOUR PEAK DIRECTION SERVICE VOLUMES ............. TR - 20 - 21
TABLE T-4 - SIGNALS PER MILE ...................................................................................................... TR - 23
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS _
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE T-5 - 1994 INTERSECTION ACCIDENT DATA ..................................................................... TR - 27
TABLE T-6 - FUTURE (2000) ANNUAL AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ....................... TR - 28
TABLE T-7 - FUTURE (2000) PEAK HOUR PEAK SEASON DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC .................. TR - 29
CONDITIONS
TABLE T-8 - FUTURE (2000) OVER-CAPACITY FACILITIES STATUS OF IMPROVEMENTS ....... TR - 33
TABLE T-9 - 2015 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE ........................................................... TR - 36
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEA CH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
[3 Delray Beach Traffic Element (Walter Keller, Jr., 1989)
[3 Delray Beach Traffic Circulation Element, EAR (David Plummer & Associates, 1995)
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
[3 Delray Beach Comprehensive Plan Update - Transportation Element (David
Plummer & Associates, 1997)
The source documents, and other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning Department offices located at 100 N.W. 1st
Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
FUTURE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION MAP
Map #12 shows the location and classification of the Future Traffic Network with all
elements pursuant to 9J-5.007(4). Table To1 provides a listing of all streets, their
classification, responsible agency, ultimate right-of-way width, ultimate pavement width,
and programmed improvements (if any).
INVENTORY
The following summary is prepared to facilitate review with the requirements of
Administrative Rule 9J-5. As a summary, only significant items are highlighted. The
source documents should be referred to for more information.
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The data included in the 1996 inventory was based on a number of sources. Traffic
counts are 1995 counts from Palm Beach County with additional counts provided by the
City of Delray Beach and a traffic consultant. Roadway classifications are by the
Federal Functional Classification (FFC) system. The County and FDOT service
volumes are based on procedures and methodologies included in the FDOT Highway
Capacity Manual. The generalized service volumes are those contained in the FDOT
1995 LOS manual published in 1995, effective January 1, 1996.
Palm Beach County utilizes existing and projected annual average daily traffic (ADT)
and peak hour volumes (Test 1) or peak hour, peak season, peak direction and
intersection's critical volumes (Alternative Test 1) as well as level of service standards
on the improved system [2010 Highway Systems Needs Plan] (Test 2); (see Tables T-
2, T-3 and T-4). FDOT utilizes only peak season, peak hour directional level of service
volumes (see Table T-3). County standards are utilized for the analysis of County and
City maintained facilities, while FDOT standards are utilized for State maintained
roadways.
Road System'
There are 48.4 miles of arterial and collector roadways in the City. Map #13 identifies
roadway location, and design types (number of lanes). Map #15 and Map #16 show
the 1995 annual average daily traffic and the peak hour, peak direction volumes and
related levels of service. Map #14 shows the existing roadway network in the planning -
area by functional classification and maintenance responsibility.
The City has adopted the Federal Functional Classification (FFC) system for roadways
which conform to the FDOT's "General Interest Data Procedures, Chapter 5: Federal
Functional Classification". A map showing the FFC is included as Map #14, depicting
roadways contained in FDOT's table entitled "Palm Beach County Federal Functional
Classification".
Tables T-6 and T-7 show annual average daily and peak hour, peak season, peak
direction projections of traffic volumes for the City's roadways in the year 2000,
considering improvements proposed in the FDOT and Palm Beach County five year
improvement plans.
Significant Parking Facilities:
Significant public parking facilities under the jurisdiction of the City are surface parking
lots and on-street parking which serve the downtown area, and facilities such as City
Hall and the Community Center. These facilities provide approximately 1,650 free
parking spaces, with duration's ranging from two hour limits to unlimited times.
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Safety:
Table T-5 summarizes data associated with locations with a high accident frequency in
the Planning Area.
Port and Airport Facilities:
There are no ports or airports in the Planning Area.
Freight and Passenger Rail Lines:
The City currently is served by the following four railway lines:
The Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad, a freight line that runs north-south through
the eastern portion of the City;
The Seaboard Coast Line (CSX) Railroad, a freight line that runs north-south, just
west of 1-95;
[] Amtrak passenger rail serves the City utilizing the CSX tracks, stopping just south of
West Atlantic Avenue (South County Government Complex); and
Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the City utilizing the CSX tracks, stopping just south of
West Atlantic Avenue.
Rail terminals are identified on Map #14.
Public Transit:
Delray Beach is served by a regional bus transit provider. Palm Tran is the County-
wide bus service, under the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. A new route system
was initiated in August, 1996 which included expanded service to Delray Beach. The
new routes in the City are shown in Map #17. Palm Tran operates a maintenance and
storage terminal within the City on Congress Avenue north of Atlantic Avenue (Map
#17).
Public Transit Trip Generators and Attractors:
The major trip producers and generators in Delray Beach are shown on Map #18. Palm
Tran bus routes serve all of these areas with regular service as indicated in Map #17.
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Intermodal Terminals:
Existing intermodal facilities in Delray Beach include rail and bus. Two intermodal
facilities (Tri-Rail and Amtrak stations) exist at a shared terminal along Congress
Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in the central part of the City. The Palm Tran Satellite
Facility is located on Congress Avenue near Atlantic Avenue, and provides for storage,
maintenance, and staging of the Palm Tran bus fleet serving southern Palm Beach
County.
Other intermodal facilities include High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on 1-95 and a
park-and-ride lot. An additional HOV lane is scheduled for construction from the south
City limits to Linton Boulevard in FY 96/97, and from Linton Boulevard north to the north
City limits in FY 99/00. The park-and-ride lot is located just south of the City, at the
Congress Avenue interchange with 1-95. This lot can be used in conjunction with Palm
Tran routes or the HO¥ lanes on 1-95.
Evacuation Routes:
Three evacuation routes are designated in Delray Beach (Map #19), all of which have
bridges over the Intracoastal Waterway. Bridge operations are directed by the Coast
Guard and Palm Beach County Emergency Management Division to assure safe
evacuation. The evacuation routes are:
George Bush Boulevard to 1-95, via Swinton Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Avenue to 1-95
CI Linton Boulevard to 1-95
Transportation Concurrency Exception Area:
The City has established a Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) to aid
in the revitalization of the downtown. One purpose of defining this specific area is to
gain access to the flexibility allowed for concurrency management. The TCEA provides
incentives to redevelopment by eliminating transportation concurrency requirements.
These incentives encourage land use planning within a compact area which enhances
mobility goals with a balanced development scenario. This development pattern will
result in alternatives to the use of a single occupant automobile trip for mobility needs.
This area is described in detail in the Future Land Use Element. The TCEA
encompasses the central business district of Delray Beach, pursuant to Section
163.3164(25) F.S., and contains approximately 436 acres. The general limits of the
TCEA are 1-95 on the west, SR A1A on the east, S.E. 2nd Street on the south, and N.E.
4th Street on the north. The specific boundaries of the TCEA are shown on Map #9 in
the Future Land Use Element.
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ANAL ¥SIS
Existing Levels of Service and System Needs:
Map #13 provides the current roadway laneage for the expressway, arterials and
collectors within the City. Map #15 shows the existing annual average daily traffic
volumes and levels of service for these area roadways. Map #16 shows peak hour
peak direction traffic volumes and level of service for the State, County, and City
roadways. The following roadways (excluding state facilities which are not assessed on
an average annual basis) are currently operating below the adopted levels of service on
an annual average daily basis:
r-t Military Trail - Atlantic Avenue to Linton Boulevard - 4 LD - LOS "E"
[3 Lake Ida Road - Barwick Road to Congress Avenue - 2 LU - LOS "F"
[3 Linton Boulevard - 1-95 to SW 10th Avenue - 6 LD ~ LOS "F"
[3 Atlantic Avenue - 1-95 to SW 12 Avenue - 4 LD - LOS "E"
For over capacity facilities, the Palm Beach County Unified Development Code allows
for examination of peak hour, peak season, peak directional conditions (Alternative Test
1) and requires analysis of the intersections at the termini of each link. If roadways
pass Alternative Test 1 they are considered to meet acceptable LOS. State facilities
are assessed utilizing the peak hour, peak season, peak directional standards only.
Based on that analysis only the following roadway links are operating below the
adopted level of service standards:
Q 1-95 - Woolbright Road to Linton Boulevard - 6 LX - LOS "F"
[3 Lake Ida Road - Barwick Road to Congress Avenue - 2 LU - LOS "F"
The two facilities which are currently operating below the adopted ADT (Average Daily
Traffic) and/or peak season, peak hour, peak directional standards are maintained by
jurisdictions other than the City. 1-95 is considered a backlogged facility. On a portion
of 1-95, from Linton Boulevard south to the South City limits, an additional High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction is under construction. The addition of
an HO¥ lane in each direction from Linton Boulevard north to the north city limits is
programmed for construction in the third year of the FDOT's adopted work program
(FY 99/00).
The link of Lake Ida Road from Barwick Road to Congress Avenue has failed the
County's average daily standard for more than five years. Efforts to program this
roadway's improvement have not been successful to date, due to significant public
opposition.
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Availability of Facilities and Services for Existing Land Uses:
Local land uses are compatible with the circulation system and where congestion and
lower LOS occurs it is created by inter-area traffic.
There is no need for new street facilities as the City is 89% built out and all collector
and arterial roads are either at their terminus (the ocean) or extend into adjacent
jurisdictions. Developer-funded street extensions may occur based upon specific
development proposals (e.g., in the currently underdeveloped northwest portion of the
City).
Planned expansions (see next item and recommendations for a listing) will
accommodate needs for safe and convenient operating conditions on the existing
collector and arterial street system.
Planned Improvements:
The FDOT Five-Year Plan includes the following improvements:
gl Federal Highway (US 1) from the south City limits to Linton Boulevard - add 2 lanes
(planning is funded for FY 97/98; there is no committed funding for construction).
gl 1-95 from the south City limits to Linton Boulevard - add HOV lanes ( from 8 lanes to -
10 lanes ) and roadway reconstruction (under construction).
[~ 1-95 from Linton Boulevard to the north City limits - bridge replacement engineering
and construction (under construction).
gl 1-95 from Linton Boulevard to the north City limits - add HOV lanes (from 6 lanes to
8 lanes) and roadway reconstruction (construction scheduled for FY 99/00).
The Palm Beach County Five-Year Plan includes the following improvements:
gl Military Trail from the south City limits to Atlantic Avenue - add 2 lanes, from 4 lanes
to 6 lanes (under construction).
Q Linton Boulevard from Congress Avenue to Military Trail - add 2 lanes, from 4 lanes
to 6 lanes (construction scheduled for FY 2000/01).
Natural Disaster Evacuation:
Planning for evacuation is accomplished under the auspices of the Palm Beach County
Division of Emergency Management. A coordinated program exists between that
agency and the City, based on the Hurricane Evacuation portion of the Palm Beach
County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
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In Delray Beach, all of the barrier island would be evacuated in a category I hurricane,
together with mobile home parks. In the case of more intense hurricane categories, the
evacuation area would be expanded as stated in the City of Delray Beach Emergency
Operations Guide.
[] Evacuation routes can accommodate the population of the Coastal High Hazard
Area with an evacuation time of 7-10 hours.
[] There are no constraints to evacuation other than localized street flooding along
evacuation routes and backlog traffic on 1-95 and the Florida Turnpike, the regional
evacuation routes.
[] No significant changes in these conditions would be created through development
allowed by the Future Land Use Map. It is noted the City is approaching build out
and most development is infill or development on relatively small vacant tracts of
land.
Growth Trends and Travel Patterns:
Growth trends in the City, and the accompanying travel patterns, are expected to follow
the patterns established through the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The roadway
network to service this growth is already in place, with sufficient rights-of-way to
accommodate anticipated expansions.
Growth through much of the City will take the form of infill development and
redevelopment in the east, and development of the remaining vacant parcels in the
west. Identified roadway improvements to provide additional vehicle capacity will
accommodate this projected growth on the existing network. Investment by other
transportation agencies provides expanded opportunities for intermodal transportation.
These include the expanded and improved Palm Tran fleet and network, and the Tri-
Rail and Amtrak stations. Intermodal facilities are compatible with projected growth, as
illustrated in the FLUM.
It is expected that the western suburbs (outside the City ) will continue to grow to meet
the demand for new single family housing. In the west, growth will be accommodated
through roadway improvements providing additional vehicle capacity. However, the rate
of growth is expected to slow in the next five to ten years, as the availability of vacant
land and roadway capacity are reduced. In addition, if incentives are created through
initiatives such as "Eastward Ho" the eastern portions of the City will become more
desirable for future growth.
In the east, the downtown area continues to increase in popularity. The City has made
a conscious effort to direct growth to the east, through significant public investment in
infrastructure, and through planning strategies such as the establishment of the
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Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and redevelopment plans. Such
strategies as the TCEA emphasize compact, mixed use development which internalizes
trips. Many trips between uses become pedestrian rather than vehicular trips. High
availability of alternate transportation modes reduce automobile dependency. In the
east, land uses are planned to maximize the existing roadway facilities and utilize
alternate transportation modes.
Compatibility Between Future Land Use and Transportation:
Delray Beach is a mature City, approaching build-out. As discussed above, remaining
development will be consistent with the patterns established in the Future Land Use
Map. Planned roadway improvements and the requirements of the City's concurrency
management system, will assure the availability of roadway capacity to serve
development through build-out.
Intermodal Facilities:
In the past, opportunities for intermodal transportation in Delray Beach have been
severely limited. New facilities, either planned or recently completed, promise to relieve
much of the perceived deficiency. The expansion of the Palm Tran route system has
been in place only since late 1996. This expansion has provided additional bus routes
to serve the City, including downtown. Reductions in headways on existing routes is a
policy direction in the City's TCEA. The City's TCEA also contains policies requiring the
development of a local shuttle to help increase capacities on vital corridors in the
downtown.
An additional HOV lane in each direction on 1-95 is under construction (1997) from the
south City limit to Linton Boulevard, with the segment from Linton Boulevard north to
the City limits scheduled for construction in FY 99/00. A park-and-ride lot has been
constructed just outside the City limits at the Congress Avenue and 1-95 interchange
which is served by Palm Tran routes 2 and 26. This park-and-ride lot is currently
underutilized (30% occupied) during the AM peak hour and it is anticipated the site has
sufficient capacity for growth over the next 5 to 7 years. Improvements to the Tri-Rail
system, including future proposals for additional trains and double-tracking will result in
improved commuter rail service. The City, through policies related to the TCEA, plans
to expand in-town shuttle availability, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. These
improvements, both programmed and planned, should continue to expand intermodal
opportunities to meet growing demand. However, continual monitoring of ridership
demand, system programming and budgeting by transit entities is required, along with
active involvement by the City to assure fulfillment of transportation needs.
Projected Levels of Service and System Needs:
Level of service and system needs for the year 2000 will be partially accommodated -
through planned improvements. After programmed improvements as contained within
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the FDOT and County's Five Year Roadway Plans (Table T-8) the following roadways
are anticipated to be over capacity in the year 2000 (see Tables T-6 and T-7):
1-95 - Linton Boulevard north to the City limits (facility will continue to be over
capacity after improvements through 2000).
El Federal Highway - SE 10th Street south to Lindell Boulevard (scheduled for
improvement in 2010 in the 2015 Cost Feasibility Plan).
El Lake Ida Road - Military Trail to Congress Avenue (efforts to program improvements
have been unsuccessful to date).
El Atlantic Avenue - 1-95 to Swinton Avenue (scheduled for improvement in 2010 in
the 2015 Cost Feasibility Plan however, roadway is in the TCEA area which is
exempt from traffic concurrency and widening is inconsistent with redevelopment
plans and the constrained facility designation.
El Linton Boulevard - 1-95 to SW 10th Avenue (not programmed through 2015 and
has physical right-of-way constraints).
As the City looks further out to the Year 2015 additional County and FDOT roadway
improvements are needed to maintain acceptable levels of service. The projected level
of service deficiencies, prior to improvements outlined in the 2015 Cost Feasibility Plan
prepared by the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization), are noted in Map #20. The
2015 Cost Feasibility Plan improvements are noted in Map #21 and Table T-9 and
include the following:
El Atlantic Ave. widening from 4 lanes to 6 lanes from 1-95 to Swinton Ave.
El Swinton Ave. widening from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from Atlantic Ave. to Lake Ida Road.
El Lake Ida Road widening from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from Military Trail to Congress
Avenue, and Swinton Avenue to Federal Highway.
El Federal Highway widening from 4 lanes to 6 lanes from the C-15 canal to SE 10th
Street.
Some of the above improvements are inconsistent with the needs and desires of the
City. These include;
El Road widening improvements that run counter to redevelopment planning and
intermodal transportation initiatives (widening of Swinton Avenue, Atlantic Avenue,
and Lake Ida Road from Swinton Avenue to Federal Highway).
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[] Road widening improvements that are needed earlier than planned to serve existing
development and eastern infill development (segments of Federal Highway and
Lake Ida Road from Military Trail to Congress Ave).
With the improvements noted in the 2015 Cost Feasibility Plan the following LOS
deficiencies will persist:
Atlantic Avenue between Congress Avenue and 1-95 (County facility for which no
improvement or funding has been identified).
Atlantic Avenue between Swinton and Federal Highway (the roadway is in the TCEA
area which is exempt from traffic concurrency and widening is inconsistent with
downtown plans).
Linton Boulevard between Congress Avenue and SW 10th Avenue (This section is
currently developed to its full right-of-way width).
Dixie Highway from Lindell north to Linton Boulevard (no funding or improvement is
shown on the 2015 Cost Feasibility Plan).
[] 1-95 - Linton Boulevard north to the City limits (will continue to exceed LOS D when
constructed to full 10 lane section in 2010)
Land Uses and Programs to Promote and Support Public Transportation:
Continued support of transit providers, including Tri-Rail, Palm Tran and Amtrak is
required in order to enhance and maintain a viable public transit system. In addition,
implementation of planning strategies which promote compact, sustainable
development will provide the ridership necessary to sustain public transit in the City.
These strategies are expressed in policies such as those related to the TCEA and
redevelopment planning, and design considerations for new development.
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based upon the analysis provided above, the fact that each of the streets which require
improvement to meet acceptable level of service are under the jurisdiction of other
agencies, and that the City is essentially at build-out, the Year 2000 and 2015
deficiencies are created by traffic from outside the Planning Area. Therefore, the City
will request the following modification to the FDOT standards, as appropriate, as they
apply to issuance of development orders in the City of Delray Beach:
Q 1-95 to maintain at "E" and "F" as a backlogged condition
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The City will request modification of the MPO 2015 Cost Feasibility Plan to remove:
r3 VV'~ening of Lake Ida Road from Swinton Avenue to Federal Highway from 2 lanes
to 4 lanes. This section of roadway has physical right-of-way constraints and is
located in the TCEA which is exempt from concurrency.
[] VVidening of Atlantic Avenue from 1-95 to Swinton Ave. from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.
The roadway is in the TCEA area which is exempt from traffic concurrency and
widening is inconsistent with redevelopment plans and the constrained facility
designation.
[] Widening of Swinton Avenue from Atlantic Avenue north to NE 4th Street from 2
lanes to 4 lanes. This segment was reduced in right of way width and the
maintenance responsibility transferred to the City in 1991 to give the City greater
control with respect future widening. The roadway has been designated a
constrained facility and is located within the TCEA and therefore exempt from traffic
concurrency.
The City will request modification of the MPO 2015 Cost Feasibility Plan to move the
following improvements forward to an earlier date:
El Federal Highway (US 1) from Linton Boulevard south to the City limits - add 2 lanes,
from 4 lanes to 6 lanes. This improvement is planned in 2010 while the projected
need based upon historic growth is the year 2000. It is noted that the traffic model
utilized in the development of the 2015 Cost Feasibility Plan projects the need for
2010. The growth rate should be monitored to insure the improvement is in place
when needed.
Upon a determination that widening of Lake Ida Road is appropriate to alleviate LOS
deficiencies, request that the County widen Lake Ida Road from Congress Avenue
to Military Trail - add 2 lanes, from 2 lanes to 4 lanes. This improvement is planned
for 2005 while the projected need based upon historic growth is now (1997) for
Barwick Road to Congress Avenue, and year 2000 for Barwick Road to Military
Trail. It is noted that the traffic model utilized in the development of the 2015 Cost
Feasibility Plan projects the need for 1996 for Barwick Road to Congress Avenue
and 2005 for Barwick Road to Military Trail.
The City will further request modification of the MPO Cost Feasibility Plan to add the
following improvements to the plan:
[] Atlantic Avenue between Congress Avenue and 1-95 - This improvement may
include additional laneage and/or intersection improvements.
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Dixie Highway from Lindell north to Linton Boulevard - Based on the 2015 Cost
Feasibility Plan this roadway should be improved from 2 lanes to 4 lanes. The
projected need for this improvement is the year 2005.
DEFINITIONS
This section of the Transportation Element contains definitions of traffic terms relating to
the contents of this element. It is not a Rule 9J-5, F.A.C. requirement, but is included in
the plan for the purpose of clarifying technical traffic terminology appearing in this
Element and elsewhere in this Plan.
TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY EXCEPTION AREA - A specific geographic
area delineated in the local government comprehensive plan for downtown
revitalization within the designated central business district pursuant to Section
163.3164(25) F.S. A proposed development located in the designated exception
area shall not be subject to the requirements of rule 9J~5.0055(3)(c)1-4.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION - The physical and economic renewal of a central
business district of a community as designated by local government, and includes
both downtown development and redevelopment.
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) - Strategies and techniques
that can be used to increase the efficiency of the transportation system.
Transportation Demand Management focuses on ways of influencing the amount of
and demand for transportation by encouraging alternatives to the single occupant
automobile and by altering local peak hour travel demand. These strategies and
techniques may, among others, include: ride sharing programs, flexible work hours,
telecommuting, shuffle services, and parking management.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNUAL AVERAGE DAILY SERVICE VOLUMES (1)
2 lanes undivided - 8,800 14,300 15,900
3 lanes two-way - 9,200 15,000 16,700
2 lanes one-way - 11,500 18,700 20,400
3 lanes one-way 17,600 28,500 30,800
4 lanes undivided 14,400 23,300 25,500
4 lanes divided 19,200 31,100 34,000
5 lanes divided 19,200 31,100 34,000
6 lanes divided 29,300 47,500 51,400
8 lanes divided 35,800 58,000 62,900
4 lanes expressway 22,000 35,200 52,900 67,000 80,800
6 lanes expressway 33,100 52,900 79,400 100,600 126,900
8 lanes expressway 44,100 70,500 105,900 134,100 169,200
10 lanes expressway 55,200 88,200 132,400 167,700 211,400
(1) Source: FDOT 1995 LOS Manual, Table E-l, Class Ib.
(2) Cannot be achieved for roadway facilities other than expressways.
(3) Palm Beach County Level of Service Standard is LOS "D".
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Table T-3
PEAK SEASON PEAK HOUR PEAK DIRECTION SERVICE VOLUMES (1)
TWO-WAY ARTERIALS AND COLLECTORS
UNSIGNALIZED
MAXIMUM PEAK HOUR DIRECTIONAL SERVICE VOLUM~
2 lan~s undivided 460 720 980 1,280 1,710
4 lanes undivided 830 1,390 1,940 2,330 2,770
4 lanes divided 1,110 1,850 2,590 3,110 3,700
6 lanes divided 1,670 2,780 3,890 4,660 5,550
CLASS Ia - INTERRUPTED FLOW - ( > 0.00 to 2.49 Signals per Mile)
MAXIMUM PEAK HOUR DIRECTIONAL SERVICE VOLUMES
2 lanes undivided 660 810 880 900
2 lanes one-way 1,760 2,110 2,270 2,270
3 lanes two-way 690 850 920 940
3 lanes one-way 2,740 3,190 3,410 3,410
4 lanes undivided 1,100 1,320 1,420 1,420
4 lanes divided/ 1,470 1,760 1,890 1,890
5 lanes
6 lanes divided 2,280 2,660 2,840 2,840
8 lanes divided 2,840 3,280 3,480 3,480
CLASS lb - INTERRUPTED FLOW - (2.50 to 4.50 Signals per Mile) (4)
MAXIML~rM PEAK HOUR DIRECTIONAL SERVICE VOLUMES
FACILITY :
LOS a,a) } LOS !~ (2)LOSC, LOS D (3) J LOSE
2 lanes undivided 460 760 840
2 lanes one-way 1,220 1,970 2,160
3 lanes two-way 480 800 880
3 lanes one-way 1,860 3,010 3,250
4 lanes undivided/ 760 1,230 1,350
5 lanes
4 lanes divided 1,020 1,640 1,800
6 lanes divided 1,550 2,510 2,710
8 lanes divided 1,890 3,060 3,320
(I) Source: Florida's Level of Service Standards and Guidelines Manual for Planning, 1995.
(2) Cannot be achieved.
(3) Palm Beach County and FDOT Level of Service Standards are LOS "D".
(4) Class lb utilized for greater than 4.50 signals per mile also per Palm Beach County Standards.
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Table T-3 (Cont'd)
PEAK SEASON PEAK HOUR PEAK DIRECTION SERVICE VOLUMES (1)
FREEWAYS
GROUP 1
Los Los. ~ ~osc ~os~,~3~ ~=~os-
4 1,100 1,760 2,640 3,350 4,040
6 1,660 2,640 3,970 5,030 6,340
8 2,210 3,530 5,290 6,700 8,460
10 2,760 4,410 6,620 8,380 10,570
(1) Source: Florida's Level of Service Standards and Guidelines Manual for Planning, 1995.
(2) Cannot be achieved.
(3) Palm Beach County and FDOT Level of Service Standards are LOS "D".
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· MAP # 15
7/28/97 6LO - ROADWAY LANEA(2E LU - LANES UNDIVIDED LX - LANES EXPRESSWAY
LD - LANES DIVIDED * - UNDER CONS'rUCTION (UMITED ACCESS)
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Table T-4
SIGNALS PER MILE (1)
ROADWAY ~: FROM ::: SIGNALS PER i ANALYSIS
sht. E C2~ Ct-ASS ¢~
Military Trail Coconut Lane Lake Ida Road 1.4 la
Lake Ida Road Atlantic Avenue 2.7 lb
Atlantic Avenue Linton Boulevard 0.8 la
Linton Boulevard South City Limits 3.0 lb
Barwick Road Coconut Lane Atlantic Avenue 1.1 Ia
Homewood Boulevard Atlantic Avenue Linton Boulevard 0.6 Ia
SW 29th Street Old Germantown Road Congress Avenue 0.0 Unsig
NW loth Ave./SW 12th Ave./ Lake Ida Road Lowson Boulevard 0.0 Unsig
SW 14th Avenue
Wallace Drive Linton Boulevard SW 10th Avenue 0.0 Unsig
SW 10th Avenue Lowson Boulevard Linton Boulevard 0.0 Unsig
Lindell Boulevard Linton Boulevard Federal Highway (US 1) 1.2 Ia
Carl Bolter Drive Lindell Boulevard South City Limits 0.0 Unsig
Brant Drive/Blue Jay Turn Carl Bolter Drive Lindell Boulevard 0.0 Unsig
SW 8th Avenue NW 4th Street Lowson Boulevard 0.0 Unsig
SW 4th Avenue Lake Ida Road Lowson Boulevard 0.0 Unsig
Congress Avenue Ridgewood Road 1-95 2.1 la
Seacrest Blvd./NE 2nd Ave. Gulfstream Boulevard Atlantic Avenue 2.3 la
Swinton Avenue North City Limits NE 4th Street 0.5 la
NE 4th Street Lowson Boulevard 3.7 lb
Old Dixie Highway SE 10th Street South City Limits 0.9 la
Federal Highway (US 1) Gulfstream Boulevard NE 4th Street 1.3 la
NE 4th Street Linton Boulevard 3.5 lb
Linton Boulevard South City Limits 1.4 la
A1. A North City Limits South City Limits 0.6 la
NE 8th Street Swinton Avenue AIA 2.7 lb
Lake Ida Road (NE 4th Stree0 Military Trail Swimon Avneue 1.3 la
Swinton Avenue Federal Highway (US 1) 7.5 lb (4)
NW/NE 2nd Street NW 12th Avenue Federal Highway (US 1) 2.4 Ia
Atlantic Avenue Military Trail 1-95 2.6 lb
1-95 AIA 6.5 lb(4)
SW/SE 2nd Stxeet SW 12th Avenue Federal Highway (US 1) 1.6 Ia
Lowson Boulevard Military Trail Congress Avenue 0.6 Ia
Congress Avenue Federal Highway (US 1) 3.1 lb
Lintun Boulevard Military Trail Congress Avenue 1.7 Ia
Congress Avenue AIA o:, 4.0 lb
Old Germantown Road Linton Boulevard Congress Avenue 0.6 la
(1) Roadway segments used to determine signals per mile were split based on changing roadway or traffic characteristics. Only links
within and through the City of Delray Beach are shown, but longer segment may have been utilized to determine signals per mile.
(2) Utilized for determining class for peak season peak hour peak direction level of service standards shown on Exhibit 2.
(3) Source: FDOT 1995 LOS Manual.
(4) Signal Class lb used for this segment per Palm Beach County standards even though signals per mile is greater than 4.5.
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, COCONUT LN I CITY LI~IT$
LOW~N BLVD (S 10
CITY LIMITN
SOURCES; FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL C~SSIFI~TIONS AN0 PALM B~CH CCUNW ROAD ~INTENANCE I~ENTORY LIST.
FUNerAL ~51FI~ATI~5 AND ~NTENAN~E RES~SI~LI~
~ pO LEGENg, MAP
I - STATE MINOR I - COUNW MINOR ~ - CIW CO~ECTOR
7/28/97 ~RI~ AR~RIAL LOCAL RO~S AND
STATE CO~CTOR ~ - COUN~ CO~CTOR RO~WAYS OU~IDE CI~
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SW 23 AVE
~ ~ FSTR~ 8LV
_ _ _c~s ...... ~ ~
r ..... ~ I /I ,~,,-~ --~~ I
12069-D 20018-F 11275-D ~ /
1
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~ .~,,,_= ~~ / ATLANTIC
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I -' ~~ ~j /
m ...... ~ 4015.-C 111B7 -D r
--' ' I
HOU~ DIRECTIO~L. ONLY mAFF~C
SOURCE: WEST PALM ~CH URBAN STUDY AREA TRAFFIC COUNT PROGRAM. DATA tS SHOWN FO~ INFOR~TION
PURPOSES ONLY ON STATE ROADS.
~ EXISTIN~ fl 99S1 ANNUAL AVERABE DAILY
~ LEOENg: MAP
ON COUN~ · Cl~ RO~S (P) - P~K S~N COUNT ,, A~E OF COUN~ NORTH
7/28/97 ~-~ - ONLY ~C ~D LOS · SOURCE CI~ OF D~Y B~H ~O SOu~
ON STATE RO~ 1~96 P~K ~N COUNT
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SOURCE: ~EST PALM BEACH URBAN STUDY AREA TRAFFIC COUNT P~DGRAM.
~ E~STINB 119951 PEAK SEASON PM PEAK HOUR
~ PEAK DMECTION TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
I
LEgENd: ~P ~!6
7/~/97 1517-C - P~ $~ON PM P~ · ~OUEC[; ~1~ OF OEL~Y BNH ~* D~ERMINED ~ USING D~AULT
HOUR P~ DIEECTION 1995 P~ $~ON COUNT K ~D ~ F~T0~ ~ON ~T
~C ~D LOS ,, A~NE OF COUN~ NO~H ~D ~uTH ~ ~U~
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Table T-5
1994 INTERSECTION ACCIDENT DATA (1)
INTERSECTION ]ACCmENTSt994 1994MEVa) I ACCmE~T i ~BY
Atlantic Avenue/l-95 33 12.2 2.7 I 3
Linton Boulev~d/Mili~ Trail ~ 20.1 2.3 2 2
Atlantic Avenue/Mili~ Trail 52 23.3 2.2 3 1
NE 8 StreeffUS I 18 9.5 1.9 4 10
Atlamic Avenue/US I 22 14.3 1.5 5 7
Atlantic Avenue/Congress Avenue 31 22.1 1.4 6 4
Lintun Boulevard/I-95 22 16.4 1.3 7 7
Atlantic Avenue/Swinton Avenue 13 9.7 1.3 8 12
Limon Boulevard/US I 26 19.8 1.3 9 5
Linton Boulevard/Old Dixie Highway 20 16.7 1.2 10 9
Linton Boulevard/Congress Avenue 23 20.7 1.1 11 6
Lake Ida/Road/US 1 16 14.4 1.1 12 11
Atlantic Avenue~ 8 Avenue 10 9.6 1.0 13 14
Lintun Boulevard/Homewood Boulevard 13 12.7 1.0 14 12
Atlantic Avenue/W 4 Avenue 9 9.6 0.9 15 16
NE 2 StreeffUS I 9 10.1 0.9 16 16
Atlantic Avenue/Barwick Road 10 14.9 0.7 17 14
Lowsun Boulevard/Congress Avenue 9 13.5 0.7 18 16
Lake Ida Road/Congress Avenue 9 15.8 0.6 19 16
Lowson Boulevard/US I 8 15.0 0.5 20 20
(1) Source: Traffic Records Section, Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering.
(2) MEV = Millions of Entering Vehicles.
(3) Determined by dividing number of accidents occurring by millions of entering vehicles (MEV).
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Table T-6
DELRAY BEACH TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
FUTURE (2000) ANNUAL AVERAGE DALLY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
FILE: LINKTOT
JOB #: 95828 7/28/97
NUMBER ~ JURIS TOTAL LOS 13
ROADWAY FROM TO OF LANES VOLUME SERV VOL !1) LOS
MILITARY TR COCONUT LN LAKE IDA RD 6LD COUNTY 34,606 47,500 D
LAKE IDA RD ATLANTIC AV 6LD COUNTY 34,606 47,500 D
ATLANTIC AV LINTON BLVD 6LD COUNTY 37,775 47,500 D
LINTON BLVD SOUTH CITY LIMITS 6LD COUNTY 38,214 47,500 D
CONGRESS AVE NORTH CITY LIMITS LAKE IDA RD 6LD COUNTY 29,067 47,500 C
LAKE IDA RD ATLANTIC AV 6LD COUNTY 32,658 47,500 D
ATLANTIC AV LINTON BLVD 6LD COUNTY 28,408 47,500 C
LINTON BLVD SOUTH CITY LIMITS 8LD COUNTY 22,351 47,500 C
1 95 WOOLBRIGHT RD ATLANTIC AY 8L XWAY STATE 136,409 134,100 E (2)
ATLANTIC AV LINTON BLVD 8L XWAY STATE 178,376 134,100 F (2)
LINTON BLVD CONGRESS AV 10L XWAY STATE 174,214 167,700 E (2)
SEACREST BLVD GULFSTREAM BLVD NE 8 ST 4LD CNTY/CITY 20,991 31,100 D
NE 8 ST LAKE IDA RD 2LU CITY 7,575 14,300 C
SWINTON AVE NE 8 ST LAKE IDA RD 2LU CITY 14,416 14,300 E
LAKE IDA RD ATLANTIC AV 4LD CITY 16,247 31,100 C
ATLANTIC AV SE 10 ST 2LU CITY 13,599 14,300 D
OLD DIXIE HWY SE 10 ST LINDELL BLVD 2LU COUNTY 13,379 14,300 D
FEDERAL HWY (US 1) GULFSTREAM BLVD NE 8 ST 4LD STATE 20,124 31,100 D (2)
NE 8 ST LAKE IDA RD 3L 1-WAY STATE 12,946 28,500 C (2)
LAKE IDA RD NE 8 ST 3L 1-WAY STATE 14,640 28,500 C (2)
LAKE IDA RD ATLANTIC AV 3L 1-WAY STATE 16,435 28,500 C (2)
ATLANTIC AV LAKE IDA RD 3L 1-WAY STATE 18,569 28,500 D (2)
ATLANTIC AV SE 10 ST 3L 1-WAY STATE 15,319 28,500 C (2)
SE 10 ST ATLANTIC AV 3L 1-WAY STATE 18,091 28,500 D (2)
SE 10 ST LINTON BLVD 4LD STATE 33,795 31,100 E (2)
LINTON BLVD LINDELL BLVD 4LD STATE 38,221 31,100 F (2)
~IA NORTH CITY LIMITS NE 8 ST 2LU STATE 9,439 14,300 D (2)
NE 8 ST ATLANTIC AV 2LU STATE 9,559 14,300 D (2)
ATLANTIC AV LINTON BLVD 2LU STATE 12,296 14,300 D (2)
NE 8 ST FEDERAL HWY A1A 2LU CITY 7,243 14,300 D
LAKE IDA RD MILITARY TR BARWICK RD 2LU COUNTY 15,274 14,300 E
BARWICK RD CONGRESS AVE 2LU COUNTY 23,755 14,300 F
CONGRESS AV SWINTON AV 4LD COUNTY 18,125 31,100 C
SWlNTON AV FEDERAL HWY 2LU COUNTY 18,882 14,300 F
~,TLANTIC AVE MILITARY TR CONGRESS AV 6LD STATE 38,831 47,500 D (2)
CONGRESS AV 95 6LD STATE 42,762 47,500 D (2)
I 95 SWINTON AV 4LD STATE 33,036 31,100 E (2)
SWINTON AV FEDERAL HWY 2LU CITY 13,373 14,300 D
FEDERAL HWY AIA 4LU STATE 15,542 23,300 D (2)
LOWSON BLVD MILITARY TR FEDERAL HWY 4LU (3) CITY 15,012 23,300 D
LINTON BLVD MILITARY TR CONGRESS AV 6LD COUNTY 34,252 47,500 D
CONGRESS AV 95 6LD COUNTY 46,485 47,500 D
1 95 SW 10 AVE 6LD COUNTY 58,502 47,500 F
SW 10 AVE FEDERAL HWY 6LD COUNTY 40,838 47,500 D
FEDERAL HWY A1A 6LD COUNTY 16,638 47,500 C
~ 6 AVE NW 4 SI' ATLANTIC AVE 2LU CITY 6,716 14,300 C
ATLANTIC AVE LOWSON BLVD 2LU CITY 4,732 14,300 C
~V 4 AVE LAKE IDA RD ATLANTIC AVE 2LU CITY 1,554 14,300 C
ATLANTIC AVE LOWSON BLVD 2LU CITY 5,182 14,300 C
SW 10 AVE LOWSON BLVD LINTON BLVD 2LU CITY 2,384 14,300 C
HOMEWOOD BLVD ATLANTIC AVE LINTON SLVD 4LD CITY 5,603 31,100 C
LINDELL BLVD SW 10 AVE CARL BOLTER DR 2LU CITY 9,382 14,300 D
CARL BOLTER DR FEDERAL HWY 2LU CITY 11,932 14,300 D
CARL BOLTER DR LINDELL BLVD SOUTH CITY LIMITS 2LU CITY 4~309 141300 C
(1) Source: Palm Beach County Standards based on FDOT 1995 LOS Manual.
(2) Levels of service for State roadways are provided for information purposes only. State standards are peak season peak hour peak direction.
(3) Represents laneage at existing traffic count location east of 1-95.
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Table T-7
DELRAY BEACH TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
FUTURE (2000) PEAK HOUR PEAK SEASON DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
FILE: LINKTOT
JOB #: 95828 7/28/97
NUMBER SIGNALS JURIS TOTAL LOS D
ROADWAY FROM TO OF LANES PER MILE VOLUME SERV VOL ~1) LOS
MILITARY TR COCONUT LN LAKE IDA RD 6LD 1.4 COUNTY 1,890 2,840 B
LAKE IDA RD ATLANTICAV 6LD 2.7 COUNTY 2,080 2,510 D
ATLANTIC AV LINTON BLVD 6LD 0.8 COUNTY 2,156 2,840 B
LINTON BLVD SOUTH CITY LIMITS 6LD 3.0 COUNTY 2,127 2,510 D
CONGRESS AVE NORTH CITY LIMITS iLAKE IDA RD 6LD 2.1 COUNTY 1,758 2,840 B
LAKE IDA RD iATLANTIC AV 6LD 2.1 COUNTY 1,873: 2,840 B
ATLANTIC AV LINTON BLVD 6LD 2.1 COUNTY 1,5961 2,840 B
LINTON BLVD SOUTH CITY LIMITS 6LD 2.1 COUNTY 1,340 i 2,840 B
I 95 WOOLBRIGHT RD ATLANTIC AV 8L XWAY STATE 6,820 6,700 E
ATLANTIC AV LINTON BLVD 8L XWAY STATE 8,919 6,700 F
LINTON BLVD CONGRESS AV 10L XWAY STATE 8,711 8,380 E
SEACREST BLVD GULFSTREAM BLVD NE 8 ST 4LD 2.3 CNTY/ClTY 1,200 1,890 B
NE 8 ST LAKE IDA RD 2LU 2.3 CITY 436 880 B
SWINTON AVE NE 8 ST LAKE IDA RD 2LU 0.5 CITY 776 880 C
LAKE IDA RD ATLANTIC AV 4LD 3.7 CITY 874 1,640 C
ATLANTIC AV SE 10 ST 2LU 3.7 CITY 728 760 D
DIXIE HWY SE 10 ST LINDELL BLVD 2LU 0.9 STATE 691 880 C
FEDERAL HWY (US 1) GULFSTREAM BLVD NE 8 ST 4LD 1.3 STATE 1,467 1,890 B
NE 8 ST LAKE IDA RD 3L 1-WAY 3.5 STATE 1,309 3,012 C
LAKE IDA RD NE 8 ST 3L 1-WAY 3.5 STATE 1,500 3,012 C
LAKE IDA RD ATLANTIC AV 3L 1-WAY 3.5 STATE 1,726 3,012 C
ATLANTIC AV LAKE IDA RD 3L 1-WAY 3.5 STATE 1,887 3,012 D
ATLANTIC AV SE 10 ST 3L 1-WAY 3.5 STATE 1,613 3,012 C
SE 10 ST ATLANTIC AV 3L 1-WAY 3.5 STATE 1,967 3,012 D
SE 10 ST LINTON BLVD 4LD 3.5 STATE 1,911 1,840 F
L~NTON BLVD LINDELL BLVD 4LD 1.4 STATE 2,162 1,890 F
AIA NORTH CITY LIMITS NE 8 ST 2LU 0.6 STATE 619 880 B
NE 8 ST ATLANTIC AV 2LU 0.6 STATE 603 880 B
ATLANTIC AV LINTON BLVD 2LU 0.6 STATE 735 880 C
NE 8 ST FEDERAL HWY A1A 2LU 2.7 CITY 375 760 C
LAKE IDA RD MILITARY TR BARWICK RD 2LU 1.3 COUNTY 896 880 E
BARWICK RD CONGRESS AVE 2LU 1.3 COUNTY 1,268 880 F
CONGRESS AV SWINTON AV 4LD 1.3~ COUNTY 992 1,890 B
SWINTON AV FEDERAL HWY 2LU 7.5 COUNTY 1,033 760 F
ATLANTIC AVE MILITARY TR CONGRESS AV 6LD 2.6 STATE 2,009 2,510 D
CONGRESS AV 1 95 6LD 2.6 STATE 2,457 2,510 D
I 95 SWINTON AV 4LD 6.5 STATE 1,840 1,640 F
SWINTON AV FEDERAL HWY 2LU 6.5 CITY 753 760 D
FEDERAL HWY A1A 4LD 6.5 STATE 974 1,560 D
LOWSON BLVD MILITARY TR FEDERAL HWY 4LU (2) 3.1 CITY 777 1560 C
LINTON BLVD MILITARY TR CONGRESS AV 6LD 1.7 COUNTY 1,959 2,840 B
CONGRESSAV t 95 6LD 4.C COUNTY 2,775 2,510 F
1 95 SW 10AVE 6LD 4.0 COUNTY 3,236 2,510 F
SW 10 AVE FEDERAL HWY 6LD 4.0 COUNTY 2,293 2,510 D
FEDERAL HVVY AIA 6LD 4.0 COUNTY 1,026 2,510 C
W8AVE NW4ST ATLANTIC AVE 2LU 0-0~I CITY 313 1,280 A
ATLANTIC AVE LOWSON BLVD 2LU 0.01 CITY 354 1,280 A
W 4 AVE LAKE IDA RD ATLANTIC AVE 2LU 0.0 CITY 77 1,280 A
ATLANTIC AVE LOWSON BLVD 2LU 0.0 CITY 494 1,280 B
SW 10AVE LOWSON BLVD LINTON BLVD 2LU 0.0 CITY 312 1,280 A
HOMEWOOD BLVD ATLANTIC AVE LINTON BLVD 4LD 0~6 CITY 246 1,890 B
LINDELL BLVD SW 10 AVE CARL BOLTER DR 2LU 1.2 CITY 544 880 B
CARL BOLTER DR FEDERAL HWY 2LU 1.2 CITY 750 880 C
CARL BOLTER DR LINDELL BLVD SOUTH CITY LIMITS 2LU 0.0 CITY 312 1,280 A
(1) Source: FDOT 1995 LOS Manual.
(2) Represents laneage at existing traffic count location east of 1-95.
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N.T.S.
/
/
PALM TR~N
SATELLITE -NE 1 ST
__ -- __ ~ F,~:ILITY O
F J
L ATLANTIC
, sT OCEAN
LINTON BLVD
I I
r- I
L_ I
...... ~-ClTT LIMITS
PARK-N-RIDE- LOT
SOURCE: PALM TRAN, PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
INTERMODAL FACILITIES
MAP #17
LEGEND,
m- ROUT 24. i,.m- ROUTE TR7 i m- ROUT 3
7/28/97 ~- ROUT 2 i=- ROUTE ls O - EXIS~NO FAClUW
i- ROuT 26 ii- ROUTE 25
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NT.S.
NE B ST
LAKE I~ RD
1 ST
ATLANTIC
~ ST OCEAN
SOUTH
GO~. CENTER
t
LOWSONBLVD I
DELRAY MALL
LINTON i3LVD
I
L__J
CITY LIMITS
-~ MAJOR TRIP PRODLI~ER$/ATTRA~.TOR$
MAP #18
7/28/97 :
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SW 25 AVE
-GULFSTREAM BLVD
/
/
LAKE IDA RD
m
ATLANTIC
^T~NT,C AVE ~ ST OCEAN
TRi-RAIL/
-- J ~ AMTRAK
LOW$ON BLVD f I
I
UNTON BLVD
~ I
CITY LIMITS
SOURCE: PALM BEACH COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
HURRIEANE EVA~.UATION ROUTES
MAP #19
LEGEND= ~ - EVACUATION ROUTE
7/28/97
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SW 23 AVE ~
N.T.S.
D
~ D /
I D /
NEBST
Z LAKE IDA RD
C
I---- D --C D
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m AMTRAK
__j ~ C D
D O C
D D
D D
F
D D C
UNTBN BLVD
I I
L__ b_~
E
-- c~r
SOURCE: METROPOLITAN PLANNING OEBANIZATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, 2015 COUNTY MODEL.
2015 OPERATINB CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO PROBRAA~ItED IMPROVEMENTS
LEOENI), MAP ~20 :~ - PROJECTED TO MEET
----- 10L I- 4.L --- 2L ONE-WAY PEAK HOUR STANDARD
7/28/97 --- 8L --- 3L ONE-WAY --- NOT SHOWN IN 2015 ~:~- IMPROVEMENT INCLUDED
--- 6L --- 2L COUNTY MODEL IN 2015 PLAN
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AVE ~
N.T.S.
GULFSTREAM
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J I AMTRAK
/
LO'ON BLVD (S10 ST) III
I
I
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LINTON BLVD
I D
I I
L_J
CITY LIMITS
SOURCE: METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF PALM BE4~H COUN'Pf, WPBUSA 2015 PLAN UPDATE.
-~ 20 ! 5 COST FEASIBLE PLAN
LEOEND: MAP #2
~- I OL I- 3L ONE-WAY
i_ 6L --- 2L ONE-WAY P~K HOUR STAND~D NOT: LOS IS SHOWN FOR
7/28/97 ~- 4L i_ NOT SHOWN ON 2015 **- INCONSIS~NT WI~ O~R-C~ACI~ UNKS ON
I m 2L COST F~IB~ P~N EXIS~NG ~N~ ~HIBIT 16 FOR COMP~ISON.
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Table T-9
2015 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE
~ :PLANNED ESTIMATE NEED
~ ~ ~01s :SCn~ULE ~OR ~ FOR
~ RO~WAYLINK IMPRoVEMENT(l} IMPROVEMENT{2) IMPRovEMENT (3) ,
1-95
Linton Boulevard to Atlantic Avenue 10LX 2010 2000 (4)
Atlantic Avenue to Woolbright Road 10LX 2010 2000 (4)
Atlantic Avenue
Congress Avenue to 1-95 None Not Included (5) 8L - 2005
1-95 to Swinton Avenue 6L 2010 1996
Swinton Avenue to US 1 None Not Included (5) 4LD - 2015
Lake Ida Road
Military Trail to Barwick Road 4L 2005 2005
Barwick Road to Congress Avenue 4L 2005 1996
Swinton Avenue to US 1 4L Not Available (6) 2005
US 1
Lindell Blvd. to North of Linton Blvd. 6L 2010 2010
Linton Boulevard
Congress To 1-95 None Not Included (5) 8L - 2010
1-95 to SW 10 Avenue None Not Included (5) 8L - 2000
Old Dixie Highway
Linton Boulevard to Lindell Avenue None Not Included (5) 4L-2005
Military Trail
South City Limits to Linton Boulevard None Not Included (5) 8L - 2015
(1) Includes improvements not already programmed.
(2) Source: YEAR 2015 WPBUSA Plan Update, Palm Beach County MPO.
(3) Based on overall growth rate established by a comparison of the existing and 2015 volumes.
(4) Ten lane improvement throughout the City is projected to provide operation at LOS "E" for year 2015.
(5) Not included in 2015 Cost Feasible Plan, however, volumes show need for improvement.
(6) No schedule shown for this 2015 planned improvement.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOALS AREA "A" ACCOMMODATING FUTURE GROWTH
Objective A-1 Public Transit
Policy A-1.1 Florida High Speed Rail System
Policy A-1.2 Tri-Rail and Amtrak
Policy A-1.3 Palm Tran Transit System
Policy A-1,4 F,E,C, Rail Corridor
Objective A-2 Street Improvements & Growth
Policy A-2.1 Reduction of Current LOS Deficiencies
Policy A-2.2 Dedication of Rights-Of-Way
PolicyA-2.3 Concurrency Required
PolicyA-2.4 Concurrency Defined
Policy A-2.5 County Traffic Impact Fee Program
Objective A-3 Coordination for Transportation Planning
Policy A-3.1 Request Modification of MPO Plans
Objective A-4 Ultimate Right-Of-Way Needs
Objective A-5 High Accident Areas
Policy A-5.1 Inventory
Policy A-5.2 Development in High Accident Areas
Policy A-5.3 Over-Commercialization Not Allowed
Objective A-6 Required Standards/Regulations
Policy A-6.1 LDR Design Requirements
Policy A-6.2 Modifications Required to Upgrade Access
Policy A-6.3 Abandonment Policy
Objective A-7 East-West Traffic Flow
Policy A-7.1 No Enhancements of A-1-A
Policy A-7.2 Lowson Boulevard, Local Function
Policy A-7,3 Reduction of Right-Of-Way for Swinton Avenue
Policy A-7.4 ICWW Bridge Clearances
Policy A-7.5 Lake Ida Road
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GOAL AREA "B" LOCAL TRAFFIC WAYS
Objective B-1 Level of Service Established
Objective B-2 Local Travelways Use
Policy B-2.1 Correction of Congestion
Policy B-2.2 Confusion Reduction
Policy B-2.3 Building Identification
Objective B-3 Street Beautification
Policy B-3.1 Beautification Program
Policy B-3.2 Streetscape Maintenance
GOAL AREA "C" SAFETY ITEMS
Objective C-1 Site Design Policies
Policy C-1.1 Limiting Through Traffic in Residential Areas
Policy C-1.2 Alternative Travelways
Objective C-2 Improve Existing Conditions
Policy C-2.1 Street Marking Program
Policy C-2.2 Obstructions to be Removed
Policy C-2.3 Potholes and Manholes
GOAL AREA "D" ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Objective D-1 Separation of Transportation Modes
Policy D-1.1 Sidewalks Required
Policy D-1.2 Specific Pathways
Policy D-1.3 City Engineer to Annually Review Pedestrian Accidents
Objective D-2 Accommodating Bicycles
Policy D-2.1 Bicycle Travelways
Policy D-2.2 Bicycle Parking Facilities
Policy D-2.3 City Engineer to Annually Review Bicycle Accidents
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Objective D-3 Transportation Concurrency Exception Area
Policy D-3.1 Transportation Surveys for TDM Activities
Policy D-3.2 Feasibility of Establishing a TCMA
Policy D-3.3 LDR Changes to Implement TDM Activities
Policy D-3.4 Increase Number of Buses on Palm Tran Routes
Policy D-3.5 Bicycle Facilities
Policy D-3.6 Plan for an In-Town Shuffle System
Policy D-3.7 Establishment of an In-Town Shuffle System
Policy D-3.8 Utilization of Municipal Parking Lots
Policy D-3.9 Deceleration Lanes at 1-95/Atlantic Avenue
Policy D-3.10 Downtown Sidewalk Network
Policy D-3.11 Intermodal Linkages
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(~OALAREA "A" THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SHALL ACCOM-
MODATE FUTURE GROWTH THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO
ITS STREET SYSTEM AND ALTERNATIVES THERETO
DIRECTED TOWARD ENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY, FACIL-
ITATING TRAFFIC FLOW, AND DOING SO IN A CONVENIENT,
SAFE, AND EFFICIENT MANNER.
Ob_iective A-I
Alternatives to use of the automobile through the provision of a safe, convenient and
energy efficient multimodal transportation system shall be made available to Delray
Beach residents and visitors through the following policies:
Policy A-1.1 The City will monitor efforts to establish a high speed rail system in South
Florida. If such a system is implemented, the City will work to obtain a route which is
convenient to access but which minimizes impacts to residential areas.
Policy A-1.2 The City endorses the Tri-Rail Commuter Rail System and the Amtrak
passenger rail system, and further supports the continuation of station stops in Delray
Beach.
Policy A-1.3 The City endorses the continued operations of the Palm Tran Transit
System and its operations in Delray Beach, and through policies of this Element related
to the TCEA, will coordinate with Palm Tran to improve the system.
Policy A-'I.4 The City supports the eventual use of the F.E.C. rail corridor for commuter
travel, and its potential to link the City's downtown with the downtowns of other eastern
cities along the corridor.
Objective A-2
The traffic circulation system, and improvements thereto, shall be coordinated with new
development as depicted on the Future Land Use Map in order to retain the appropriate
level of service or otherwise provide for adequate and safe access concurrent with such
new development. Implementation of this objective shall be accomplished through the
following policies.
.P_.p.U.C..Y_~,I Development proposals which add over 1% to the existing volume of any
streets within its radius of influence (as defined by the Palm Beach County Traffic
Performance Standards), that are currently operating below the acceptable level of
service shall not be approved unless contracts have been let for required street
improvements. This does not apply to development within the TCEA, which is exempt
from traffic concurrency, or Palm Beach County level of service exceptions awarded
residential development east of 1-95.
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~ Commensurate with approval of development plans, provisions shall be
made for dedication of land for the ultimate planned right-of-way of adjacent streets.
Such dedication shall also include sufficient right-of-way for expansion of intersections
pursuant to the Palm Beach County Thoroughfare Right-of-Way Identification Map.
Policy A-2.3 Concurrent with the issuance of building permits, provisions shall be made
for the installation of improvements which are necessary to maintain the adopted level
of service.
.P_gJJ~7,.~ Concurrency shall be deemed as being met under any of the following
conditions:
a) The improvement is in place prior to issuance of an occupancy permit;
b) The improvement is bonded for as a part of the subdivision improvements
agreement or similar instrument, and there is a schedule of completion in the
bonding agreement;
c) The improvement is a part of governmental capital improvement budget; it has been
designed; and a contract for installation has been solicited.
Policy A-2,$ The City, through this policy statement, endorses and subscribes to the
Palm Beach County "Traffic Impact Fee" program.
Ob_iective A-3
The City through its membership in the M.P.O. and T.C.R.P.C. shall continue to
coordinate its traffic and transportation programs with these agencies consistent with
the FDOT and Palm Beach County adopted transportation work programs.
Policy A-3.1 The City will request appropriate modifications to MPO plans to implement
the needs and recommendations identified in this Element.
Ob_iective A-4
Ultimate rights-of-way shall be provided per the schedule contained in Table T-4.
Setback requirements for new construction along streets shown in Table T-4 shall be
measured from the ultimate property line, thus, providing protection of these rights-of-
way from building encroachment.
Ob_iective A-5
Special attention shall be paid to high accident areas, and specific activities shall be
undertaken to reduce their occurrence. .-
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Policy A-5.1 The City Engineer shall annually determine the most significant accident
areas and shall identify methods to mitigate accidents at these locations. Those
methods shall be given extra weight in the establishment of priorities among street
capital improvement projects and/or referred to the responsible jurisdiction for initiation.
An annual report shall be made to the City Manager as part of the budget development
process.
Policy A-5.2 Additional development in proximity of high accident areas shall include in
the required traffic report the specific topic of the accident area. Such development
shall not be approved without a finding that the additional traffic generated by, or
directed toward, the new development will not necessarily exacerbate the situation
which has led to the high accident designation. Development shall not be approved if
traffic associated with such development would create a new high accident location, or
exacerbate an existing situation causing it to become a high accident location, without
such development taking actions to remedy the accident situation.
Policy A-5.3 The City shall guard against the over-commercialization of intersections
by restricting land uses which are high traffic generators to no more than two adjoining
intersection corners.
Ob_iective A-6
The City's Land Development Regulations shall continue to provide standards which
insure that new development and redevelopment mitigate adverse situations and/or
provide for functionally safe traffic movements.
Policy A-6.1 The Land Development Regulations shall maintain consistent standards
for, but not limited to, the following:
Location and design of driveway access and on-site circulation;
Width and location of curb cuts;
Width and location of median openings;
Radii of curves and criteria for locations where driveways or private streets may
intersect on curves;
r~ Width and conditions of shoulders;
Street lighting standards, particularly at intersections;
Traffic impact analysis.
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Policy A-6.2 The approval of a modification to an existing site development plan and/or
conditional use shall be conditioned upon the upgrading of its points of access to meet
adopted standards.
Policy A-6.3 Abandonment of right-of-way shall not be granted unless it is conclusively
demonstrated that there is not, nor will there be, a need for the use of the right-of-way
for any public purpose.
Ob_iective A-7
The greatest potential for negative impact to the City's character from the street system
deals with the accommodation of east-west traffic flow. In order not to have such an
adverse effect occur and yet to provide for efficient traffic flow, the following policies
and programs shall be pursued.
Policy A-7.1 The City opposes widening or other enhancements of SR A-1-A which
would accommodate greater traffic flow since such improvements would encourage the
use of A-1-A for inter-area traffic movements and will therefore increase the use of east-
west trafficways to access A-1-A.
Policy A-7.2 The existing east-west travelway of Lowson Boulevard shall retain its
present function of primarily accommodating local traffic (2 lanes); thus, this road shall
not extend west of Congress Avenue in the same capacity as it exists east of it (4
lanes). Further, it is not to become an arterial for inter-area traffic nor become
burdened with obstacles to the free flow of traffic; thus keeping it available as a viable
travelway for the knowledgeable Delray Beach resident.
Policy A-7.3 The City maintains a policy of supporting only two through travel lanes on
Swinton Avenue, between the north City limits and S.W. 10th Street (excluding the
segment between S.E. 1st Street and N.E. 1st Street), and that the ultimate right-of-way
is sixty feet (60').
Policy A-7.4 The City shall continue its opposition, as expressed in Resolution No. 86-
95, to increases in minimum bridge clearances across the Intracoastal Waterway. The
current guidelines call for a 21 foot vertical clearance and 125 foot horizontal clearance.
These guidelines will have an adverse impact on residents and business in the vicinity
of bridges.
Policy A-7.5 The City supports the widening of Lake Ida Road between Congress
Avenue and Military Trail only as a last resort to alleviating LOS deficiencies. The City
will explore alternatives such as limiting expansion to the addition of a center turn lane,
and seeking a CRALLS (Constrained Roadway at a Lower Level of Service)
designation for the roadway.
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GOAL AREA "B" THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE CITY'S
EXISTING QUALITY OF LIFE SHALL BE COMPLIMENTED BY A
CONVENIENT, SAFE AND EFFICIENT STREET SYSTEM WHICH
MAINTAINS A REASONABLE LEVEL OF SERVICE. THE
SYSTEM SHALL KEEP THE LOCAL TRAFFICWAYS OF
DELRA Y BEACH A T A RELATIVELY UNCONGESTED LEVEL;
THUS RETAINING ONE OF THE UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES OF THE
DELRAY BEACH QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDING A
DRIVING ENVIRONMENT WHICH IS SAFE FOR THE DIVERSITY
OF DRIVING HABITS WHICH ARE EXHIBITED BY DELRAY
BEACH RESIDENTS.
Ob_iective B-1
The Level of Service (LOS) for the Delray Beach street system is hereby established as
"C" for all conditions except for:
Streets under State jurisdiction which shall be allowed to function at LOS "D" under
any condition pursuant to Exhibit 2, and
Streets under County jurisdiction which shall be allowed to function at LOS "D"
under any conditions pursuant to the Palm Beach County Traffic Performance
Standards, Ordinance 90-40 (Exhibits 1 and 2), and
[3 Streets identified as City Collectors or City Arterials on the Functional Classifications
Map (Exhibit 5) shall be allowed to function at LOS "D" under any condition pursuant
to Exhibits 1 and 2.
Streets within the TCEA, which are excepted from traffic concurrency requirements.
Travelways which are primarily used by residents (local streets) shall receive special
attention in order to assure that they remain accessible to residents and provide for
easy traffic flow. This objective shall be implemented through the following tasks.
~ The City Engineer shall determine intersections which have congestion on
an as needed basis. An inventory shall be compiled annually, and necessary
improvements funded through the street improvement capital budget of the
Environmental Services Department. Items to be addressed and corrected may
include the following:
Where restrictions to efficient traffic flow exist they shall be removed.
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Where appropriate, turn lanes should be provided in lieu of traffic lights or four-way
stops in order to accommodate turning movements without hindering through traffic.
Where traffic signals exist, turn arrows will be installed when warranted.
Where signals do not exist and equivalent traffic volumes enter an intersection, four-
way stops and traffic calming devices should be considered.
P_gJJ.g.y_B_~,~, In order to reduce confusion in locating properties, during the review of
development proposals the Fire Marshal shall review proposed street names, and shall
provide recommendations for changes which eliminate duplication and confusion.
Duplicative names such as Holt Court, Holt Place, Holt Avenue shall be prohibited.
Policy B-2.3 The manner in which structures are identified, including street address
numbers, shall be specifically reviewed at the time of issuance of building permits in
order to facilitate building identification by the passing motorist.
The accommodation of traffic, accomplished through street widening, shall not detract
from the aesthetics of the community.
Policy B-3.1 The City shall continue its public street beautification program, for median
and perimeter landscaping.
Policy B-3.2 The City shall continue to budget sufficient funds to maintain streetscapes
under its jurisdiction for community aesthetics.
GOALS AREA "C" A CONVENIENT, SAFE AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION
NETWORK WHICH EMPHASIZES GENERAL SAFETY AND
WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS, BOTH YEAR-
ROUND AND SEASONAL, SHALL BE CREATED. ITS FOCUS
SHALL BE UPON AVOIDING CONGESTION AND
ACCOMMODATING SHORT TRIPS SUCH AS FROM ONE'S
NEIGHBORHOOD TO SHOPPING AND SERVICE AREAS.
Objective C-1
New development and redevelopment shall be directed to meeting the above goal
through the following policies. These policies shall be assessed against projects during
review by the Local Planning Agency. The Land Development Regulations shall
continue to require the making of findings consistent with this objective as a
prerequisite to project approval. _
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Policy C-1.1 Efforts shall be made to limit excessive through-traffic and nonresidential
traffic on local roads within residential neighborhoods. Where a problem with such
traffic is specifically identified, it should be addressed through the utilization of traffic
calming measures, such as roundabouts, medians, and speed humps.
Policy C-1.2 Alternative traffic pathways along City collectors shall be enhanced so that
residents have an opportunity to reach a destination without competing with traffic on
arterial roadways.
Ob_iective C-2
Existing situations which impose obstacles to accommodating this Goal shall be
rectified through the following policies and programs.
P_~-2.1 An enhanced program of street marking and traffic controls shall be
maintained in the Streets Division budget. This program will, as its first priority, be
directed toward areas where visitors most frequently encounter problems.
Policy C-2.2 Power poles and other obstructions shall be removed from travelways as
a part of street reconstruction projects. An inventory of such obstructions shall be
maintained by the Engineering Division, beginning in FY 97/98.
Policy C-2.3 The City's Street Maintenance Program shall have a specific component
which involves the filling of potholes, leveling of pavement at railroad crossings, and
leveling of pavement at manholes. These items shall be used in determining the priority
of street resurfacing projects which are undertaken on annual basis.
GOAL AREA "D" ALTERNATIVE (TO THE AUTOMOBILE) TRANSPORTATION
OPTIONS SHALL BE CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR
RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE PURPOSES.
Ob_iective D-1
Separation of different forms of transportation shall be encouraged. This includes
pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. Providing for such separation shall be a
mandatory criteria of development review and shall address the following:
Policy D-1.1 All new development and redevelopment shall provide for the installation
of sidewalks or otherwise accommodate pedestrian traffic so that a pedestrian does not
have to use vehicular travelways to access common areas or neighboring properties.
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Policy D-1.2 The provision of a pedestrian system apart from the street as well as
within rights-of-way shall be explored with the review of each development. Specific
focus shall be given to access to waterways, to parks, between residential
developments, and along access routes to schools including such systems through
developments.
Policy D-1,3 The City Engineer shall annually review pedestrian accidents to establish
common patterns and/or locations. The annual listing of pedestrian accident locations
shall be part of the annual report as set forth in the Procedures for Monitoring and
Evaluation of the Plan. If applicable, remedial improvements and/or actions should be
programmed.
Facilities which accommodate the use of bicycles as an alternative means of personal
transportation shall be assessed and required during development review.
Policy D-2.1 Bicycle traffic shall be accommodated in the design and construction of
Collector and Arterial roadways. These improvements are to emphasize safer bicycle
movements (e.g. 14 foot outside travel lanes) rather than providing separate bicycle
facilities and lanes. The City, by adoption of this policy, requests that such
improvements be included on all projects undertaken per Florida Department of
Transportation or the County five-year road program, as well as the City's Capital
Improvement Program.
Policy D-2.2 Bicycle parking and facilities shall be required on all new development
and redevelopment. Particular emphasis is to be placed on development within the
TCEA.
Policy D-2.3 The City Engineer shall annually review bicycle accidents to establish
common patterns and/or locations. If applicable, remedial improvements should be
programmed.
Ob_iective D-3
A Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) is hereby established for the
purpose of downtown revitalization. Within the TCEA, there shall be no traffic
concurrency requirements. Transportation and mobility needs within the TCEA shall be
met through the implementation of the following policies:
Policy D-3.1 In cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation regional
Commuter Assistance Program, the City shall perform and analyze transportation
surveys to determine the issues and needs for employer based TDM activities,
including but not limited to ride sharing, van pooling, and flexible work hours. These -
activities shall be completed in FY 97/98.
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Policy D-3.2 An analysis shall be made by FY 98/99, based in part upon the above
noted surveys, to determine the feasibility and potential efficiency, of the establishment
of a Transportation Management Association (TMA). Until such time as a TMA is
established, the feasibility shall be reassessed periodically, at least every two years.
Policy D-3,3 The City shall adopt changes to the Land Development Regulations that
require major developers (more than 50 employees) locating within the TCEA to submit
a program to implement employer based TDM activities. This activity shall be
completed in FY 97/98.
Policy D-3.4 The City shall coordinate with Palm Tran and the MPO [through the
Congestion Management System (CMS)] to increase the number of buses on the Palm
Tran routes to reduce headways to 20 minutes in the peak hours, and 45 minutes in the
off-peak hours by 2015.
Policy D-3.5 The City and CRA shall, by FY 98/99, install additional bicycle facilities in
the TCEA to accommodate and encourage the use of bicycles as transportation. These
could include bike racks, bike lockers and other bicycle parking facilities.
Policy D-3.6 The City and the CRA shall establish a plan for an in-town shuttle system
by the year 2000 to serve the downtown, Tri-Rail, and the beach with headways of 10-
12 minutes.
Poli(;;:y D-$.7 Implementation of the in-town shuttle system described in Policy D-3.6
shall be coordinated with the MPO through the Congestion Management System (CMS)
by the year 2010.
Policy D-3,8 The City and TMA, if and when established, shall improve utilization of the
existing municipal parking lots in the TCEA through improved signage and public
awareness. This task shall be accomplished by FY 98/99.
Policy D-3.9 The City shall coordinate with the MPO, through the Congestion
Management System (CMS) to add deceleration lanes at Atlantic Avenue/I-95 by the
year 2010 to relieve congestion.
Policy D-3.10 The City shall eliminate the missing links in the sidewalk network
throughout the TCEA and within one-quarter mile of its boundaries by FY 02/03.
Policy D-3.11 Intermodal linkages shall be provided between different types of
transportation. These could include sidewalks from parking areas to Atlantic Avenue,
shuttle and bus stops, and a shuttle from bus stops to shopping areas or parking.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. HO - 1
HOUSING D^TA ................................................................................................................................ HO- 1
INVENTORY AND CH^R^CTERISTICS .............................................................................. HO - 1
COMPARISON OF CITY/COUNTY HOUSING ..................................................................... HO -7
HOUSING CONDITIONS ...................................................................................................... HO - 9
HOUSING ANAYSlS ........................................................................................................................... HO - 12
FORECAST NEED FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING ............................................................... HO - 13
AVAILABILITY OF LAND TO MEET THE HOUSING NEED ................................................. HO - 15
ADEQUACY OF THE HOUSING DELIVERY SYSTEM ........................................................ HO - 15
CREATION/PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING .............................................. HO - 19
OTHER HOUSING ISSUES AND NEEDS ............................................................................ HO - 23
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ HO- 25
LIST OF MAPS
MAP # 3 - PLANNING AND SERVICE AREAS ................................................................................. HO - 16
MAP # 22 - RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD CATEGORIZATION MAP ........................................ HO - 22
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE HO-1 - UTILIZATION OF HOUSING BY TYPE ..................................................................... HO - 2
TABLE HO-2 -AGE OF HOUSING ................................................................................................... HO - 3
TABLE HO-3 - DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY RENTS ................................................................... HO -4
TABLE HO-4 - DISTRIBUTION OF OWNED HOUSING BY VALUE ................................................ HO - 5
TABLE HO-5 - OWNERS PAYING EXCESSIVE HOUSING COSTS ...............................................HO - 6
TABLE HO-6 - RENTERS PAYING EXCESSIVE HOUSING COSTS ..............................................HO - 6
TABLE HO-7 - OWNER VS. RENTER OCCUPIED HOUSING (COUNTY/CITY) ............................ HO - 7
TABLE HO-8 - HOUSING BY TYPE (COUNTY/CITY) ...................................................................... HO - 7
HOUSING E LEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS ~
Page
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE HO-9 - MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL UNITS (COUNTY/CITY) ................................................... HO - 8
TABLE HO-10 -VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED UNITS (COUNTY/CITY) ..................................... HO - 8
TABLE HO-11 - SUBSTANDARD UNITS ........................................................................................... HO - 9
TABLE HO-12 - RENTER HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAMS .......................................................... HO - 9
TABLE HO-13 - GROUP HOMES ...................................................................................................... HO - 10
TABLE HO-14 - MOBILE HOME PARKS ........................................................................................... HO - 10
TABLE HO-15 - HISTORIC HOUSING ............................................................................................... HO - 11
TABLE HO-16 - PROJECTED HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME RANGE ............................................... HO - 12
TABLE HO-17 - FORECAST NEED FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING (TYPE) ..................................... HO - 13
TABLE HO-18 - FORECAST NEED FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING (TENURE) ................................ HO - 13
TABLE HO-19 - FORECAST NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (INCOME) .............................. HO - 14
TABLE HO-20 - POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS ......................................................................... HO - 17
TABLE HO-21 - PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING SUPPLY ................................................................. HO - 18
TABLE HO-22 -AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS (OWNER OCCUPIED) ............................ HO -20
HOUSING ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
Analysis of Current and Future Housing Needs (Reinhold P. Wolff Economic
Research, Inc., 1995)
Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (Shimberg Center for Affordable
Housing, University of Florida, 1996)
Consolidated Action Plan for Fiscal Year October 1997 - September 1998 (City
of Delray Beach, 1997)
996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
The source documents, and other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning and Zoning Department offices located at
100 N.W. Ist Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
HOUSING DA TA
The following summaries have been prepared to facilitate review with the requirements
of the Department of Community Affairs, Administrative Rule 9J-5. As a summary, only
significant items are highlighted. The source documents should be referred to for more
information.
HOUSING INVENTORY AND CHARACTERISTICS
This section deals with the characteristics and conditions of the City's existing housing
stock in 1995. The primary sources of statistical information on the City's housing are
the documents referenced above, as well as the 1990 Census of Population and
Housing U.S. Census Bureau. Information was also obtained from the City's Building
HO- 1
Department for permits that have been issued since 1988. The exact source used is
listed under each table.
In 1995, as shown in Table HO-l, there were 29,120 year round housing units in Delray
Beach, of which 46.8% were single family, 52.2% were multi-family (including duplexes,
condominiums, and rental apartments), and less than 1% were mobile homes. Table
HO-1 also indicates that of the City's 23,006 occupied units, 16,609 or about 72% were
owner occupied, and 6,397 or 27.9% were renter occupied. There are an additional
6,114 housing units which are vacant. Of the vacant units about 2,988 are held for
occasional/seasonal use, 628 units are sold or leased and are awaiting occupancy, and
the balance are vacant for unspecified reasons.
TABLE HO-1
ESTIMA TED CURRENT UTILIZATION
CHARACTER OF HOUSING BY TYPE
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
APRIL, 1995
TYPE OF RENTAL UTILIZED OWNER UTILIZED ::!~ TOTAL
.ous,. . occu , V^c^..:!
Single Family
(Attached & Detached) 2,724 1,478 8,915 525 11,639 2,003
MUlti-Family
(Condominiums) 1,610 642 7,505 3,130 9,115 3,772
Multi-Family
(Apartments) 2,005 295 0 0 2,005 295
Mobile Homes 58 33 189 11 247 44
TOTAL 6,397 2,448 16,609 3,666 23,006 6,114
Source: RPW Economic Research
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TABLE H0-2
AGE CHARACTER OF HOUSING
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
1995
AGE OF NUMBER PERCENTAGE
YEAR BUILT HOUSING OF uNITS~ OFHOUSlNG
1989 or Later 0- 5 Years 2,371 8.1%
1985 - 1988 6 - 10 Years 2,279 7.8%
1980 - 1984 7- 15 Years 5,620 19.3%
1970 - 1979 16 - 25 Years 10,841 37.3%
1960 - 1969 26 - 35 Years 3,532 12.1%
1950 - 1959 36 - 45 Years 2,959 10.2%
1940 - 1949 46 - 55 Years 708 2.4%
1939 or Earlier 56+ Years 810 2.8%
TOTALS 29,120 100.0%
Source: RPW Economic Research
Median Age = 19.0 Years
As Table HO-2 indicates, as of April 1, 1995 the median age of the housing units in the
City of Delray Beach is 19.0 years. About 5.2% of the housing in the City is 46 or more
years old and 15.4% is 36 or more years old. About 15.9% of the housing in the City
was built in the past 10 years.
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TABLE HO-3
ESTIMA TED DISTRIBUTION OF
MONTHLY RENTS
CITY OF DELRA Y BNA CH
1995
NUMBER '! PERCENTAGE
MONTHLY RENT OFUNITS OF ,UNITS
Less Than $200 361 4.1%
$200 - 299 220 2.5%
$300 - 399 :256 2.9%
$400 - 499 573 6.5%
$500 - 599 1,983 22.5%
$600 - 749 2,936 33.3% -
$750 - 999 1,701 19.3%
$1,000+ 785 8.9%
TOTALS 8,815 '100.0%
Source: EPW Economic Research, Inc.
Median Rent = $651
The estimated median rent in the City of Delray Beach is $651. The figures above
include those for all types of housing occupied on a rental basis, including single family
homes, apartments, and condominiums. The rate of increase in the median rent has
slowed somewhat compared to the rate in the years between 1980 and 1990.
However, several new luxury apartment projects have recently come on line or are in
the approval process. It is anticipated that the rents from those projects will create a
significant increase in the median rent in the coming years.
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TABLE HO-4
ESTIMA TED DISTRIBUTION OF
OWNERSHIP HOUSING BY VALUE RANGES
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
1995
NUMBER PERCENTAGE
:
VALUE RANGE OF UNITS OF UNITS
Less Than $20,000 41 0.2%
$20,000- 39,999 203 1.0%
$40,000- 59,999 833 4.1%
$60,000- 79,999 4,284 21.1%
$80,000- 99,999 3,513 17.3%
$100,000- 149,999 4,731 23.3%
$150,000 - 199,999 2,071 10.2%
$200,000 - 249,999 1,096 5.4%
$250,000 - 299,999 792 3.9%
$300,000+ 2,741 13.5%
TOTALS 20,305 100.0%
Source: RPW Economic Research, Inc.
Median Value = $113,518
From 1980 to 1990, the median value of ownership housing in the City increased by
about 5% per year rising from $61,990 in 1980 to $113,518 in 1995. Only about 5.3%
of the ownership housing in the City is valued at under $60,000 while 22.8% is valued
at $200,000 or more.
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TABLE HO-5
OWNERSHIP HOUSEHOLDS PA YING
EXCESSIVE HOUSING COSTS BY INCOME RANGE
CITY OF DELRA ¥ BEACH
1995
HOUSEHOLD i: PiERCENTAGE OF ~OUSE" ,NUMBER OF
iNCOME RANGE HOLDs PAYING 30 ¥o OR MORE HOUSEHOLDSPAyiNG
INCOME FOR: HOUSING COSTS EXCESSIVE:COSTS
Less Than $10,000 69.6% 438
$10,000- 19,999 53.3% 573
$20,000 - 34,999 32.1% 642
$35,000 - 49,999 17.2% 275
$50,000+ 7.8% 247
TO TAL 25. 7% 2,175
Source: AHNA, Shimberg Center for DCA
NOTE: Data excludes mobile homes, houses with an office, houses on 10 or more acres, and
housing units within multi-family buildings.
TABLE HO-6
RENTER HOUSEHOLDS PA YING
EXCESSIVE RENTS BY INCOME RANGE
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
1995
HOUSEHOLD PERCENTAGE OF HOUSE, ::NUMBER OF
INCOME RANGE HOLDS PAYING 30% OR MORE HOUSEHOLDS PAyING
INCOME FOR RENT EXCESSIVE RENTS
·
Less Than $10,000 80.2% 919
$10,000- 19,999 82.5% 1,123
$20,000 - 34,999 38.6% 669
$35,000 - 49,999 10.5% 97
>$50,000 0.0% 0
TO TAL 46.0% 2,808
source: AHNA, Shimberg Center for DCA
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,COMPARISON OF CITY CHARACTERISTICS WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY*
* (includes incorporated and unincorporated areas)
TABLE HO-7
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSING
OWNER OCCUPIED VERSUS RENTER OCCUPIED
COUNTY- CITY
1995 % OFHOUSING CHANGE IN %
AREA OWNER RENTER RENTER
OCCUPIED OCCUPIED OCCUPIED
1980 ' 1990
Palm Beach County 72.1% 28.8% + 1.4%
City of Delray Beach 69.7% 30.3% + 5.7%
Source: RPW Economic Research, Inc.
In the past decade Delray Beach has shown a trend toward providing more rental
housing than Palm Beach County as a whole. From 1980 to 1990 statistics show that
renter occupied units in the Delray have increased 5.7% while the County increased by
only 1.4%. Furthermore, Delray also accommodates slightly more rental housing
(30.3%) than the County (28.8%).
TABLE HO-8
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSING BY TYPE
COUNTY- CITY
! SINGLE FAMILY DUPLEX MULTI,FAMILY MOBILE
AREA ATTACHED/ (2 UNITS)(3. UN~TS)HoMEs OTHER
: DETACHED
Palm Beach County 47.6% 3.6% 43.2% 4.6% 1.0%
City of Delray Beach 45.8% 3.9% 48.3% 1.0% 1.0%
Source: RPW Economic Research, Inc.
Table HO-8 indicates that in 1995 Palm Beach County had slightly more single family
units (47.6%) than Delray Beach (45.8%). Delray Beach accommodates more duplex
(3.9%) and multi-family units (48.3%) than the County which has 3.6% and 43.2%
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respectively. The County has a larger share of mobile home units with 4.6% compared ·
to Delray which has 1.0% of housing stock.
TABLE HO-9
PERCENTAGE OF MUL TI-FAMILY RENTAL UNITS
COUNTY- CITY
: AREA : PERC ENTAG E OF UNITS
Palm Beach County 6.7%
City of Delray Beach 7.5%
Source: RPW Economic Research, Inc.
TABLE HO-10
VALUE OF OWNER OCCUPIED UNITS
COUNTY. CITY
AREA UNDER $60,001- $100'001 ·OVER MEDIAN
$60,000 100,000- 200,0005200,000 VALUEI
Palm Beach County 5.0% 30.1% 42.8% 22.1% $134,812
City of Delray Beach 5.3% 38.4% 33.5% 22.8% $113,518
Source: RPW Economic Research, Inc.
In Delray Beach 5.3% of owner occupied units are valued at $ 60,000 and under which
is comparable to the County at 5.0%. Delray Beach has a larger share of housing
valued at $60,001-$100,000 than the County with 38.4% compared to 30.1%. The
County has more housing valued in the 100,001-$200,000 range with 42.8% compared
to 33.5%. Delray has slightly more housing units valued over $200,000 with 22.8%
whereas the County has 22.1%.
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INVENTORY OF HOUSING CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL HOUSING TYPES
TABLE HO-11
NUMBER OF SUBSTANDARD UNITS (1990)
CATEGORIES NUMBER OF UNITS ! % OF :UNITS
Total Housing Units 27,527 100.0%
Lack of Complete Plumbing 82 0.3%
Lack of Complete Kitchen 50 0.2%
Facilities
Lack of Central Heating 299 1.4%
Overcrowded* 1,125 4.1%
Source: 1990 u.s. Census
*NOTE: Defined as any unit having 1.01 or more persons per room.
TABLE HO-12
INVENTORY OF RENTER-OCCUPIED HOUSING PROGRAMS
CURRENTLY USING FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL SUBSIDIES
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM # OF UNITS
Lake Delray Apartments
700 Lindell Boulevard Moderate Rehabilitation Program 403
Carver Estates
770 S.W. 12th Terrace Public Housing Program 200
Auburn Trace Apartments
625 Auburn Circle Urban Devt. Action Grant 256
..... Groves of Delray
1301 S.W. 10th Avenue SAIL Program 158
Citywide Section 8 Certificates 302 Utilized
Citywide Section 8 Vouchers 155 Utilized
TOTAL SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE 1,474
Source: Delray Beach Community Improvement Department
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TABLE HO-13
INVENTORY OF GROUP HOMES
LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEAL TH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES*
"NAME &ADDRESS:' ~PE i'i MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
Mariposa
48 S.E. 4th Avenue ALF 12
AVDA Abused Spouse 25
United Cerebral Palsy
640 S.W. 20th Court Physically Handicapped 6
Sipporta House
202 Palm Court Mentally Handicapped 8
RULE 9J-5 defines "group home" as a facility which provides a living environment for unrelated residents who operate as
the functional equivalent of a family, including such supervision and care as may be necessary to meet the physical,
emotional and social needs of the residents. Adult Congregate Living Facilities comparable in size to group homes are
included in this definition. It does not include rooming or boarding homes, clubs, fraternities, sororities, monasteries or
convents, hotels, residential treatment facilities, nursing homes, emergency shelters, or large-scale ALFs.
TABLE HO-14
INVENTORY OF MOBILE HOME PARKS
LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEAL TH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
NAME ANDiADDRESS RV~s MOBILE HOMES
Arrow Mobile Home Estates, Inc.
1800 North Federal Highway 24 14
Del Raton Trailer Park
3008 South Federal Highway 36 24
Delray Trailer Park
3110 South Federal Highway 0 56
FIoranda Mobile Home Park
1206 South Federal Highway 4 88
Source: Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
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TABLE HO-15
INVENTORY OF SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC HOUSING
~PE OF LISTINGS : OF PROPERTIES
Florida Master Site File 285
National Register of
Historic Places 4
Local Register of Historic
Places/Sites Individually 17
Local Register of Historic
Places/Historic Districts 5
With the exception of the Seaboard Airline Railroad Station (National and Local
Register status, located north of Atlantic Avenue along the CSX railroad) and the Sundy
Feed Store (Local Register, relocated to Palm Beach County's Morikami Park just west
of the City limits), all of the City's historic resources are concentrated in the area
bounded by Interstate Highway 95 on the west; the Atlantic Ocean on the east; N.E.
20th Street to the north and S.E. 10th Street to the south.
AMOUNT OF HOUSING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AFFECTING CHANGES IN
THE NUMBER OF UNITS SINCE THE 1990 CENSUS
Since the 1990 decennial United States Census, approximately 2,138 housing units
have been permitted, 204 units have been removed, and 11 units have been converted
from single family dwellings to non-residential uses. With respect to mobile home
placements, the number of mobile home parks licensed by HRS (4) has not changed. In
1992, the City annexed Highland Trailer Park containing 162 lots, which is not licensed
by HRS. Shortly after that annexation, the City approved three additional lots within the
park.
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HOUSING ANAL YSIS
TABLE HO-16
PROJECTED HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME RANGE
INCOME LEVEL 2000 2005 % of T°tal*
Very Low 5906 6226 23.8
Low 3999 4226 16.2
Moderate 4870 5127 19.7
>Moderate 9967 10794 40.3
TOTAL 24742 26373 100.0
Source: AHNA, Shimberg Center for DCA
*Percentage held constant throughout the forecast period
According to the data provided by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), there
will be almost 3,367 additional households (over 1995 figures) in the City by the year
2005. This projection differs from the City's own analysis, which forecasts that there
would be a growth of 2,203 households, for a total of approximately 25,209 by 2005.
The DCA figures are used above because they are projected in terms of income
ranges. However, the City's overall forecast is felt to be more accurate because it took
into account the diminishing supply of available land for housing. In addition, there are
many parcels of land throughout the City that are developing at densities that are
significantly lower than that which is permitted under the present land use
classifications. This will ultimately result in fewer units being built, which will further
reduce the rate of household growth.
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TABLE HO-17
FORECAST NEED FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING BY TYPE/CHARACTER
UNIT TYPE 1995-2000' 2000-2005 TOTAL
Single Family** 747 304 1051
Multi-family 412 740 1152
TO TA L 1 '159 1044 2203
Source: RPW Economic Research, Inc.
*Excludes 272 units under construction at the time of the study
**Includes detached, attached, and mobile homes
TABLE HO-18
FORECAST NEED FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING BY TENURE
CATEGORY 1995-2000' 2000-2005 TOTAL
Owner Occupied 430 269 699
Renter Occupied 729 775 1504
TOTAL '1159 1044 2203
Source: RPW Economic Research, Inc.
*Excludes 272 units under construction at the time of the study
Some of the projected household growth will occupy existing vacant or seasonal units
which will become available for year round occupancy. Additionally, there were 272
units under construction at the time of the study which were deducted from the total
number of units needed in the 1995-2000 period. The tables above illustrate the
remaining supply of new units which are needed to accommodate the projected growth
in households through the year 2005.
The greatest need identified in the years 1995 through 2000 is for single family homes,
which is forecast at 747 units. An additional 304 single family homes are projected to be
needed in the period between 2000 - 2005. Projects under construction or which have
recently been approved are well on the way to meeting that need (See Table HO-20).
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At the time that the study was completed, it was estimated that an additional 1,504 -
rental housing units would be needed through the year 2005. Again, the majority of that
need (approximately 1,416 units) is being addressed through projects that have been
completed in the past year, are currently under construction, or are in the approval
process. Thus, the City is ahead in terms of meeting the study's projected need for the
provision of additional renter-occupied housing.
TABLE HO-19
FORECAST NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
CUMULATIVE SURPLUS/DEFICIT BY INCOME CA TEGORY
: OWNER-OCCUPIED ,UNITS :RENTER-OCCUPIED:UNITS
INC,OME LEVEL: 1995 2ooo::: 2,00s :2ooo 2005
Very Low 1882 2203 2441 698 814 908
Low 246(s) 230 647 854(s) 671(s) 536(s)
Moderate 789(s) 107(s) 522 1242(s) 953(s) 775(s)
>Moderate 410(s) 554 1480 2 458 752 -
Source: AHNA, Shimberg Center for DCA
(Numbers represent Households minus Units; a (s) after a number indicates a surplus, otherwise the
number represents a deficit. These figures have not been adjusted to reflect subsidies and other
income/housing cost anomalies--see discussion below for explanation)
The data in Table HO-19 is from the Affordable Housing Needs Analysis provided by
the Florida Department of Community Affairs. The numbers are cumulative throughout
the time periods covered. They do not account for any subsidies that are being
provided to enhance affordability. There are also certain assumptions made in the
analysis which make these numbers somewhat suspect in terms of their projection of
affordability gaps, as described in the following discussion.
The table indicates that the greatest need is in the provision of owner-occupied housing
for Very Low Income residents. It is noted that the analysis looks strictly at household
income levels and the price range of housing in the City, and projects that need into the
future. It does not account for situations in which a household with a relatively Iow
income (such as Social Security) has paid off its mortgage, or has used the proceeds of
a previous sale to purchase a house that is more expensive than what their income
would otherwise support. Nor does it consider situations in which a household has a
very Iow mortgage payment relative to the value of their home because they have
occupied the house for such a long period of time. Given Delray Beach's substantial
elderly population (46% of all households), many of whom are retired, it is safe to -
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assume that a significant percentage of the housing need indicated in the above table
reflects those types of situations. Thus, they appear to have an affordability gap where
one does not actually exist.
In terms of rental housing, again, the highest numbers are in the Very Low income
categories. However, when factoring in the subsidies that are available (more than 450
Section 8 certificates and vouchers, plus subsidized housing projects) the deficit is
significantly reduced. The numbers indicate that there is actually a surplus of
affordable units in the Low and Moderate income categories.
In terms of a needs analysis for rural and farmworker housing which is required by
Administrative Rule 9J-5, Delray Beach is an urbanized community and there are no
special needs for migrant/agricultural housing within the City limits.
AVAILABILITY OF LAND TO MEET THE HOUSING NEED
While the number of large vacant tracts of land remaining in the City is quite limited,
there is sufficient land available to accommodate the future population. There are
approximately 21 vacant tracts which could potentially be used for residential
development (see Map #3). Under their existing Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
designations these parcels could accommodate a maximum of 3,453 housing units
(see Table 20). As previously noted, several of the parcels have already received
development approvals at densities that are below the maximum FLUM designation,
and it is likely that the ultimate density of many of the remaining parcels will be similarly
reduced. However, there are still sufficient parcels remaining at sufficient potential
densities to meet the projected demand of 2,203 units through 2005, and 2,854 units
through 2010.
ADEQUACY OF THE HOUSING DELIVERY SYSTEM
There are no known problems with the present housing delivery system. The City has
experienced a boom in new development and redevelopment in recent years, and it
appears that the trend will continue, at least in the near future. In the past five years
plans have been processed for virtually all of the remaining residentially-zoned parcels,
including several that were recently annexed into the City limits. Many of those projects
have been developed or are currently under construction.
The City has worked with the development community to achieve the goals of the
Housing Element, particularly with regard to the provision of a variety of housing types
to meet the needs of its diverse population. For example, in the years since adoption of
the 1989 plan, Phases II and III of the Sabal Lakes single family subdivision were
approved (total of 245 moderately priced units); several moderate and upscale
apartment projects have been completed (approximately 880 units); the Groves of
Delray project provided 158 rental units for Iow and moderate income senior citizens;
the Auburn Trace rental community was completed, providing 256 affordable housing
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TOWN OF
Ct TY OF
BOYNTON BEACH
L-SD CANAL
LAKE IDA ROAD
r ....... N.W.
J
ATLANTIC ~ S.W.
LOWSON BOULEVARD
LINTON BOULEVARD
BOULEVARD
TOWN
HIGHLAND
L-58 CANAL C-15 CANAL BEACH
PALM BEACH COUNTY
CITY OF
BOCA RA TON
POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
MAP #3
MILE
I
-- I A~CREOAT£ PARCELS OF LAND, WHICH ARE VACANT OR UND£RDEV~LOPED, 5 ACRES
' ~ OR GREATER IN SIZE, AND HAVE A F.L.U.M. DESIGNATION OF LOW DENSITY, MEDIUM DENSITY,
GRAPHIC SCALE TRANSITIONAL, MIXED USE, OR RURAL RESIDENTIAL.
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA LEGEND:
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ~ PLANNING AREA I I I -- CITY LIMITS .................
ID NUMBER:~ (ULTIMATE CITY BOUNDARY)
AUGUST 1997
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TABLE HO-20
I
POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
JULY 1997
MAXIMUM
LAND USE CURRENT POTENTIAL
ID# DESIGNATION ZONING ACRES UNITS
102 LOW DENSITY CNTY 103.27 516.40
128 LOW DENSITY R1A & CF 11.89 59.50
157 LOW DENSITY R1AA 5.00 25.00
120.16 600.90
104 MEDIUM DENSITY CNTY 5.00 60.00
116 MEDIUM DENSITY RM & RR 28.31 242.20
156 MEDIUM DENSITY RL & RM 19.33 232.00
161 MEDIUM DENSITY PRD 9.12 109.44
61.76 643.66
111 TRANSITIONAL CNTY & RM-8 8.32 99.80
114 TRANSITIONAL A 6.21 74.50
127 TRANSITIONAL RM 6.12 73.40
146 TRANSITIONAL C NTY 7.84 94.00
158 TRANSITIONAL CNTY 17.20 206.40
45.69 548.10
159 REDEVELOPMENT AREA ~ PC 12.20 146.40
12.20 146.40
105 PREVIOUS APPROVAL RL 6.47 66.00
107 PREVIOUS APPROVAL RM 12.23 149.80
118 PREVIOUS APPROVAL RM-7 49.99 282.00
122 PREVlOUS APPROVAL RM-8 18.56 144.00
124 PREVIOUS APPROVAL PRD-4 37.64 160.40
142 PREVIOUS APPROVAL PRD-5 & RM-8 87.41 273.00
151 PREVIOUS APPROVAL PRD 19.19 139.00
155 PREVIOUS APPROVAL SAD 30.38 300.00
261.87 1514.20
GRAND TOTALS: 501.68 3453.26
Source: City of Delray Beach, 1997
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units; the Allamanda Gardens single family home subdivision was completed, providing
36 homes for Iow/moderate income residents; and several high end townhouse projects
have been constructed in the beach area.
To enhance the efficiency of the development review and permitting process, the City
created a new wing in City hall that provides a "one-stop shop" for Planning, Zoning,
Building, Code Enforcement, Community Development, and Occupational Licensing
services. In addition to being in close physical proximity, all of the various departments
involved in development review are linked to a computerized land management system,
which helps to expedite and monitor the permitting process. The City also works
closely with the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce to ensure that any complaints
from the development community are satisfactorily addressed, and changes
implemented where appropriate.
In terms of meeting the future housing need, a number of residential developments
have recently been approved or are presently under construction, as described in Table
HO-20. The list includes private sector projects that are currently under construction or
which have recently received site plan approval. The table indicates that virtually 100%
of the supply of moderate income housing through the year 2005 can be
accommodated by the private sector. At present there are no private sector projects in
process that would help to fulfill the future need for owner-occupied Very Low Income
housing, and only a few owner-occupied units that would be affordable for Low Income _
residents. These needs will have to be addressed primarily through publicly subsidized
programs.
TABLE HO-21
PRIVATE SEC TOR HOUSING SUPPLY
DEVELOPMENT of Units Type Tenure COSt/Rent :Range
Barwick Estates 28 SF-D Own $150's--180's >Moderate
Bayberry Landing 149 MF Rent $650--900/mo Moderate
Coral Trace 282 SF-A Own $120's Moderate
Delray Lakes 160 SF-D Own $120's--180's Mod/>Mod
Hammock Reserve 273 SF-D Own $150's--200's >Moderate
Kokomo Key 133 SF-A Own $80's--120's Low/Mod
La Sedona 66 SF-A Own $110's--120's Moderate
Lee's Crossing 57 SF-D Own $130's--180's >Moderate
Villa's D'Este 191 MF Rent $900--1200 Moderate
Water's Edge 144 MF Rent $650-900/mo Moderate
SF-D=Single Family Detached SF-A=Single Family Attached MF=Multiple Family
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CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
As noted elsewhere in this Element, Delray Beach has a very limited supply of vacant
land available for residential development. Most of the remaining vacant tracts are
valued at a range that makes their feasibility for development as affordable housing
extremely unlikely. Delray Beach is fortunate to have an existing housing supply which
accommodates a wide range of income levels, as well as an extensive array of
programs to enhance affordability. The City's future efforts to create and maintain an
adequate supply of housing for persons of Very Low, Low, and Moderate income levels
will concentrate primarily on the construction of new owner-occupied homes on
available vacant lots, and the rehabilitation and preservation of existing affordable
housing. There appears to be an adequate supply of rental housing and rent subsidies
to meet the projected need, therefore, the City does not intend to subsidize the creation
of additional rental housing. It will, however, consider the establishment of programs
aimed at the preservation of the existing rental housing stock.
The City's Community Improvement Department continually strives to create and
implement new housing programs, working with various nonprofit groups and
community development corporations, and aggressively pursuing all available sources
of funding. In addition to the federal funding available through the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), the City has applied for and received federal
funding through the HOME and HOPE 3 programs, as well as dollars provided through
the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP). The City leverages its funds by
forming and participating in partnerships with other housing providers. The Delray
Beach Renaissance Program, created in 1995, is one such coordinated approach to
housing delivery. Participants include the City, the Consortium for Affordable Housing
(13 financial institutions), the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the Delray
Beach Housing Authority, the Delray Beach Center for Technology, Enterprise, and
Development (TED Center), the Delray Beach Community Development Corporation
(CDC), and several private builders. Private and public funds are pooled to finance the
annual construction of 25 to 30 new homes for Very Low, Low, and Moderate income
households. The City also works with the Boca/Delray Habitat for Humanity, donating
approximately five (5) vacant lots each year for the construction of affordable owner
occupied single family housing.
Most of the inflll housing that has been constructed to date is located in either the
CDBG target area or the CRA area. This is due in part to the fact that most of the
remaining affordable vacant lots are located in these areas. The City is currently
reviewing its programs in order to expand those housing opportunities citywide, through
an increased effort to provide subsidies for the purchase of existing housing outside of
the target areas.
The following table summarizes the available housing programs for owner-occupied
units (see Table HO-12 for renter occupied projects).
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TABLE HO-22
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS (OWNER OCCUPIED)
NAME OF ~PE OF : UNITS INCOME
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AVAI~BILI~ PERYR RANGE* ~
Bootstrap Hsg. Rehab Citywide 30 VL, L, M
CDBG Rehab Hsg. Rehab Target Area 10-15 VL, L
CDBG Emergency Hsg. Rehab Target Area 8-10 VL, L
CRA Loan Subsidy Hsg. Rehab CRA Area 15 No limit
Renaissance** New Construction Target/CRA 25-30 VL, L, M
HOPE 3 Acquisition/Rehab Citywide 5 VL, L, M
*VL=Very Low; L=Low; M=Moderate **Includes HOME and SHIP program dollars
In addition to the programs listed above, the City conducts a number of programs and
activities that are intended to improve the overall condition and livability of its
neighborhoods. Many of these activities are organized through the Neighborhood
Association Program, which provides assistance in the creation of neighborhood
associations to enhance communication among residents and help them to address
problems in their areas. Through the Neighborhood Association Program, more than
100 such associations have been organized to become involved in crime prevention,
beautification, recreational programming, community gardening, and other issues that
are relevant in their neighborhoods. Other aspects of the Neighborhood Association
Program which are intended to stabilize and improve the appearance and condition of
the City's neighborhoods include the annual Paint Up Delray program, which provides
free exterior paint jobs to approximately 30 Iow income households each year, the
Adopt-A-Tree program (provides free street trees), and the Adopt-A-Street and Anti-
Litter programs (litter control).
The City's Community Police program has resulted in the establishment of four
substations in various neighborhoods, allowing for regular interaction between police
officers and residents, who work together to create a safer environment. The City's
Planning and Zoning Department and Community Redevelopment Agency coordinate
on the preparation of neighborhood plans to implement improvements in streetscape,
lighting, traffic and pedestrian circulation, land use, and various other aspects of -
neighborhood life.
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The City is committed to continuing and enhancing all of these programs in order to
improve its neighborhoods, eliminate substandard housing, and enhance the overall
value of the housing stock. The degree to which these programs are implemented in
the various neighborhoods will depend upon the level of need, which was determined
by the City's Housing Task Team in the creation and updating of this Element.
Neighborhoods were classified as to their overall appearance and condition of the
structures and infrastructure (see Map #22). The programs are to be implemented
accordingly, as described in Goal Area "A" of the Goals, Objectives, and Policies. The
neighborhood categories and their applicable descriptions are as follows:
El Stable-No apparent signs of physical or other decline; no improvement needed.
Stabilization--Appearance of minor code violations and maintenance problems;
some improvement desired.
Revitalization--Evidence of decline in condition of structures and yards;
increase in crime; property values stagnant or declining.
Rehabilitation--Numerous code violations; deteriorated and non-maintained
structures; high level of absentee ownership; significant crime problems; large
number of vacant lots.
Redevelopment--Lack of basic infrastructure; incompatible mix of land uses;
numerous substandard structures and vacant lots.
Special needs housing, such as foster homes, group homes, etc., is accommodated
through the City's land development regulations. Community residential facilities are
permitted per state statutes, and other group housing arrangements such as abused
spouse residences, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities are allowed as
permitted or conditional uses in the various residential zoning districts, several
commercial/office districts, and the Community Facilities (CF) zoning district.
Historically significant housing and neighborhoods are protected through the City's
Historic Preservation Ordinance. As noted in Table HO-15, there are within the City
285 structures listed on the Florida Master Site File, four (4) on the National Register,
and seventeen (17) on the Local Register, as well as five (5) locally registered historic
districts. Most of the significant housing is located within the districts. Within these
established districts the Historic Preservation Board must issue a Certificate of
Appropriateness for changes in use, new construction, demolitions, and exterior
building modifications. The City regularly evaluates its older neighborhoods to
determine if the age and character of the housing warrant the creation of new districts.
The City also promotes the preservation of historic structures through the recently
adopted tax abatement program, which allows for the abatement of property taxes on
improvements to qualified buildings for a specified time period.
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/~ RESIDENTIAL NEISHBORHOOD
CA TEt~ORIZA TION htAP
L_ ~,LE I MAP #22
GRAPHIC SCALE
LEGEND: STB - ~TA~LE RH~ - REHAbiLITATION
CI~ OF DELRAY B~CH, FLOridA
P~NNINO ~ ZONINO DEPARTMENT STBLZ - STABILIZATION RDV - REDEVELOPMENT
AUGUST 1997 RVZ - REVITAUZATION
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OTHER HOUSINGISSUES AND NEEDS
Housing for Families Earning 120% to 200% of the Median Income
A need that has been identified by community leaders, and articulated in the Visions
2005 process, is for additional owner-occupied housing within the City that is in the
$125,000 to $200,000 price range (generally affordable to households which earn 120
to 200% of the median income, currently $48,412 for a family of 4). It is felt that
attracting more families in this income range will help to improve the racial balance of
the schools within the City, reducing the need to bus minority students out of their
neighborhoods to attend schools outside of the City. Approximately 22% of the City's
owner-occupied housing stock is in this price range. More than 50% is in a price range
that primarily appeals to Iow/moderate income households, and almost 25% is priced
for households earning more than 200% of the median income. In addition, a
significant portion of the City's housing supply in all price ranges can be classified as:
adult only (restricted to ages 55 and over); adult oriented (designed to appeal to "empty
nesters" and seniors); and seasonal (primarily beach area condominiums). It is
estimated that these units represent at least one third of the City's total housing supply.
The Affordable Housing Needs Analysis indicates that by the year 2000 an additional
554 owner occupied units will be needed for households earning 120% to 200% of the
median income, increasing to almost 1,500 by the year 2005. Housing that is currently
under construction or has recently been approved will help to meet the demand for the
next several years, however, given the shortage of available vacant land, it is unlikely
that all of the needed units can be accommodated. The City should promote the use of
the remaining vacant land in the Planning Area, particularly in the western parts of the
community, for the development of housing to meet this need. It was suggested in the
EAR that the City consider the use of incentives for developers who want to build single
family owner-occupied housing on property that is zoned for multi-family housing, in
areas where single family residential is an appropriate and desired use. These
incentives could include participation in infrastructure costs, waivers of certain
development standards, and other measures to enhance the economic feasibility of
constructing a lower-density community that would help to fulfill the need for middle
income housing.
Rental Housing Assistance
During the EAR process, the Housing Task Team noted that since the discontinuance
of the federally funded Rental Rehabilitation Program, there is no assistance available
for the rehabilitation of renter-occupied housing. It was suggested that a revolving
short-term loan program be established, possibly with funding that is received from the
repayment of the Auburn Trace UDAG.
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Foreclosures of Liens on Vacant Lots -
The Housing Task Team also recommended that the City pursue a program of
acquiring vacant lots for affordable housing by foreclosing on liens that have been
imposed for the correction of code deficiencies. The team suggested that the City work
with an agency that could clear the titles of these properties for a fee. The lots could
then be made available to Habitat for Humanity or the Renaissance Program.
Mansionization Effect
Another housing issue in the City is the "mansionization" trend that is occurring primarily
east of the Intracoastal, where escalating land prices have made existing, older homes
obsolete. Those homes are being demolished in favor of newer structures that are
typically much larger in size and scale than is typical of the surrounding neighborhood.
This year the City formed the "Large Home Task Team" to evaluate the extent of this
phenomenon and make recommendations for ensuring that new homes are compatible
with their surroundings. The recommendations of the task team are currently being
addressed through revisions to the Land Development Regulations.
Housing in the Downtown Area
One of the most important objectives of the City's overall housing policy is the
establishment of housing in the downtown area. In the years since adoption of the
1989 Comprehensive Plan the downtown has changed from a somewhat sleepy,
seasonally-oriented shopping district to a vibrant year-round retail, service, and
entertainment area with an active night life. A critical missing element is a significant
housing development. The City recognizes the importance of providing housing in
close proximity to shopping, employment, and transportation, and the need to have a
residential base to support the businesses in the downtown area. The City needs to re-
evaluate current regulations regarding the construction of dwelling units in the central
business district, and make whatever changes are necessary to eliminate impediments
and provide incentives.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL AREA "A" MAINTAIN A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOUSING
Objective A-1 Program of Information Exchange
Policy A-1.1 Neighborhood Program Specialist
Policy A-1.2 Monthly Newsletter
Policy A-1.3 Courtesy Notices
Policy A-1.4 Town Hall Meeting
Objective A-2 Residential Categorization Map
Policy A-2.1 Categorization of Neighborhoods
Policy A-2.2 Updating of Map
Objective A-3 Stable Neighborhoods
PolicyA-3.1 Neighborhood Association
Policy A-3.2 Most Restrictive Zoning
Objective A-4 Stabilization Neighborhoods
Policy A~4.1 Neighborhood Association
Policy A-4.2 Regular Contact by City
Policy A-4.3 Priority in Code Enforcement
Policy A-4.4 Most Restrictive Zoning
Objective A-5 Revitalization Neighborhoods
Policy A-5.1 Neighborhood Association
Policy A-5.2 Regular Contact by City
Policy A-5.3 Priority in Code Enforcement/Law Enforcement
Policy A-5.4 Capital Improvement Programming
PolicyA-5.5 Neighborhood Plan
Objective A-6 Rehabilitation Neighborhoods
PolicyA-6.1 Housing Programs
Policy A-6.2 Neighborhood Association
Policy A-6.3 Regular Contact by City
Policy A-6.4 Priority in Code Enforcement/Law Enforcement
Policy A-6.5 Capital Improvement Programming
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Objective A-7 Redevelopment Areas
Policy A-7.1 Redevelopment Plans
Policy A-7.2 Priority of Plans
PolicyA-7.3 Future Development
Policy A-7.4 Moratorium on Public Fund Investment
Objective A-8 Elimination of Substandard Housing
Policy A-8.1 Rehabilitation Funds
Policy A-8.2 State and Federal Programs
Policy A-8.3 Bootstrap Program
Policy A-8.4 Rehabilitation of Rental Properties
Policy A-8.5 Other Programs
Objective A-9 Elimination of Unsafe Structures
Policy A-9.1 Unsafe Buildings and Structures Ordinance
Objective A-10 Historically Significant Housing
Policy A-10.1 Historic Preservation Ordinance _
Policy A-10.2 Historic Designations
Objective A-11 Displacement of Residents
Policy A-11.1 Contact and Consultation
Policy A-11.2 Relocation Policy
Objective A-12 Neighborhood Protection Policies
Policy A-12.1 Street Modification Impacts
PolicyA-12.2 Streetscape Requirements
Policy A-12.3 Impact of Proposed Developments
Policy A-12.4 Size and Scale of New Homes
Objective A-13 Cultural Diversity
PolicyA-13.1 Outreach Programs
Policy A-13.2 Overcrowding
Objective A-14 Condition of Schools
Policy A-14.1 Physical Improvements
Policy A-14.2 Participation by City
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GOAL AREA "B" SUPPLY OF NEW HOUSING TO MEET FUTURE NEEDS
Objective B-1 Adequate Supply of Very Low/Low/Moderate Income Housing
Policy B-1.1 Renaissance Program
Policy B-1.2 Habitat for Humanity
Policy B-1.3 HOME and SHIP Funds
Policy B-1.4 Manufactured Housing
Policy B-1.5 Rental Housing Assistance
Policy B-1.6 Waiver Restrictions
Objective B-2 Variety of Housing Types
Policy B-2.1 Single Family Detached
Policy B-2.2 Housing for Various Age Ranges
Policy B-2.3 Variety of Styles and Types
Policy B-2.4 Foster Care
Policy B-2.5 Families Earning 120-200% of Median Income
Policy B-2.6 Downtown Housing
Objective B-3 Streamlining of Permit Process
Policy B-3.1 Expedited Permits for Affordable Housing
Policy B-3.2 Monitor Review Practices
Policy B-3.3 Group Home Ordinance
Policy B-3.4 CBD Regulations
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GOAL AREA "A" TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOUSING
BY PRESERVING EXISTING STABLE NEIGHBORHOODS,
STABILIZING AND ENHANCING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ARE
IN TRANSITION, AND RESTORING AND REHABILITATING
NEIGHBORHOODS THAT HAVE DECLINED.
Ob_iective A-1
The City shall continue its program of information exchange with its neighborhoods.
The purpose of this program is to provide a mechanism through which these areas are
kept aware of the overall condition of the City, potential threats to the stability of the
neighborhoods, and any information and assistance which is available to them. The
program is to be implemented through the following policies.
Policy A-I.'I The Community Improvement Department shall maintain a staff position
or positions whose main emphasis is on the organization and continuation of
neighborhood associations. The main purpose of forming these associations is to
organize residents to work with the City to improve their neighborhoods. The
Community Improvement Department shall maintain, and regularly update, a map of the
boundaries of each association and the names of the official representatives.
Policy A-1.2 The City shall continue to publish, at least monthly, a newsletter that is
intended to provide information on services, events, and activities that are of interest to
the City's residents. This newsletter will be mailed to the representatives of all
neighborhood and homeowner associations.
.Po..li(;;;y A-1.3 The City shall provide "courtesy notices" to the representatives of the
various homeowner and neighborhood associations, of upcoming advisory board
meetings which involve land use and development activities which may potentially
impact their neighborhoods. Each association should identify the area or areas of the
City which are of particular concern to them.
Policy A-1.4 At least once a year, the City Commission and the Planning and Zoning
Board shall conduct a Town Hall Meeting, the purpose of which is to provide a report to
its citizens of progress made in achieving the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan, and to allow citizens to have input regarding infrastructure needs
and other problems that they wish the City to address.
Ob_iective A-2
The Planning and Zoning Department shall maintain a Residential Neighborhood
Categorization Map as an integral part of this Housing Element. The main objective of
the categorization is to identify the level of need in each neighborhood, which in turn will
determine the strategies to be taken in meeting that need.
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Policy A-2.1 Each residential area shall be categorized in terms of the descriptions
provided in this Housing Element, and shall be identified as such on the Residential
Neighborhood Categorization Map.
Policy A-2.2 The Planning and Zoning Department shall update the Residential
Categorization Map, with the assistance of the Community Improvement Department
and a citizen task team, at least once every three years.
Ob_iective A-3
For those areas identified as "stable residential" on the Residential Neighborhood
Categorization Map, the City shall implement the following policies to ensure that they
remain stable and do not decline.
Policy A-3.1 Each area of the City that is identified as "stable" shall be included within
a neighborhood association which has an official representation. The purpose and
implementation of this policy is as provided in Objective A-1 and its related policies.
Policy A-3.2 The most restrictive residential zoning district that is applicable given
existing development patterns and typical lot sizes shall be applied to these
neighborhoods and affixed to the zoning map. Requests for rezonings to a different
zoning designation, other than Community Facilities, Open Space, Open Space and
Recreation, or Conservation shall be denied.
Objective A-4
For those areas identified as needing "stabilization" on the Residential Neighborhood
Categorization Map", the City shall take measures to prevent further decline, and to
help move the neighborhood toward a classification of "stable".
Policy A-4,1 The City shall initiate efforts to create a neighborhood association (if one
does not exist). The purpose and implementation of this policy is as provided in
Objective A-1 and its related policies.
Policy A-4,2 The Community Improvement Department, through its Neighborhood
Program Specialist (or equivalent) position, shall maintain regular personal contact with
the representatives of the associations through attendance (on at least a quarterly
basis) at association meetings and by acting as a liaison with the City to resolve matters
of concern to the neighborhood.
Policy A-4.3 These areas shall have some priority in terms of targeting of code
enforcement activities. That priority could take the form of task teams directed at
solving specific problems, assignment of additional staff for specified periods, or any
other measure that increases the level of activity to produce results.
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Policy A-4.4 The most restrictive residential zoning district that is applicable given
existing development patterns and typical lot sizes shall be applied to these
neighborhoods and affixed to the zoning map. Requests for rezonings to a different
zoning designation, other than Community Facilities, Open Space, Open Space and
Recreation, or Conservation shall be denied.
Ob_iective A-$
For those areas identified as needing "revitalization" the City shall take measures to
prevent further decline, and to help move the neighborhood toward a classification of
"stabilization" or "stable".
Policy A-5.1 The City shall initiate efforts to create a neighborhood association (if one
does not exist). The purpose and implementation of this policy is as provided in
Objective A-1 and its related policies.
Policy A-5.2 The Community Improvement Department, through its Neighborhood
Program Specialist (or equivalent) position, shall maintain regular personal contact with
the representatives of the associations through attendance (on at least a quarterly
basis) at association meetings and by acting as a liaison with the City to resolve matters
of concern to the neighborhood.
Policy A-5.3 These areas shall have some priority in terms of targeting of code
enforcement and law enforcement activities. That priority could take the form of task
teams directed at solving specific problems, assignment of additional staff for specified
periods, or any other measure that increases the level of activity to produce results.
Policy A-5.4 These areas shall have some priority in terms of scheduling of capital
improvements (infrastructure) which will assist in arresting visible signs of deterioration.
Policy A-5.5 These areas shall be provided assistance through the development of a
"neighborhood plan" which is directed toward the arresting of deterioration through
physical improvements such as street lighting, street trees, landscaping, street repair,
drainage improvements, sidewalks, parks and parking areas, installation or upgrading
of water and sewer facilities, all of which may be provided through funding and/or
assessment districts. The plans shall also address the appropriateness of existing land
use and zoning classifications, traffic circulation patterns, abatement of inappropriate
uses, and targeting of code enforcement programs. The plans shall be prepared by the
Planning and Zoning Department, with assistance from the Community Improvement
Department, and the Community Redevelopment Agency if located within the CRA
district. At least one neighborhood plan shall be prepared each fiscal year. The priority
for these plans is as follows:
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r~ Seacrest/Del Ida
[] Allen/Eastview/Lake Avenues (to be addressed in the N. Federal Plan)
[] Osceola Park
El Delray Shores
Ob_iective A-6
For those areas identified as needing "rehabilitation" on the Residential Neighborhood
Categorization Map, the City, through its Community Improvement Department, shall
provide concentrated programs of code enforcement, public investment in
infrastructure, public assistance in the rehabilitation of structures, public action in the
provision of replacement housing, opportunities for new private development, and
special social programs all directed toward the stabilization and revitalization of those
designated areas. This objective shall be accomplished through the following policies.
Policy A-6.1 These areas shall have first priority for housing programs identified under
Housing Element Objective A-8.
Policy A-6.2 The City shall initiate efforts to create a neighborhood association (if one
does not exist). The purpose and implementation of this policy is as provided in
Objective A-1 and its related policies.
Policy A-6.3 The Community Improvement Department, through its Neighborhood
Program Specialist (or equivalent) position, shall maintain regular personal contact with
the representatives of the associations through attendance (on at least a quarterly
basis) at association meetings and by acting as a liaison with the City to resolve matters
of concern to the neighborhood.
Policy A-6.4 These areas shall have the highest priority in terms of targeting of code
enforcement and law enforcement activities. That priority could take the form of task
teams directed at solving specific problems, assignment of additional staff for specified
periods, or any other measure that increases the level of activity to produce results.
Policy A-6.5 These areas shall have some priority in terms of scheduling of capital
improvements (infrastructure) which will assist in arresting visible signs of deterioration.
Objective A-7
For those areas identified as needing "redevelopment" on the Residential
Neighborhood Categorization Map, the City shall identify appropriate measures to
accomplish the redevelopment of the area.
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Po.l.i~y A-7,1 Each of these areas shall be provided assistance through the preparation
of a "Redevelopment Plan" that will focus on the assignment of appropriate land use
and zoning designations, a plan for the provision of infrastructure, and a program to
accomplish other physical improvements to the areas. The specific direction each plan
will take is described in Objective C-2 of the Future Land Use Element. The plans are to
be prepared and adopted as a formal amendment to the Future Land Use Element and
Map prior to embarking upon any specific redevelopment activity.
Policy..A-7.2 The priority for the preparation of plans for those Redevelopment Areas
which include a significant number of residential units is as follows:
1. Osceola Park (area between S.E. 2nd and S.E. 5th Streets, from Federal
Highway to Swinton Avenue)
2. S.W. 4th Avenue north of Linton Boulevard
3. Wallace Drive Industrial Area
At least one plan shall be completed each fiscal year.
Policy A-7.3 Once a Redevelopment Plan is formally adopted, all development shall
be in accordance with the adopted plan.
Policy A-7.4 Until such time as a general redevelopment strategy is in place for a
specific redevelopment area, no public funds shall be expended for infrastructure
improvements unless they are necessary to alleviate immediate threats to health and
safety. Upon completion of a specific redevelopment strategy, public funds shall be
spent only to the extent as to be appropriate relative to the strategy.
Ob_iective A-8
The City shall work to eliminate substandard housing conditions by providing programs
to improve the structural and aesthetic conditions of its existing housing stock and
neighborhoods. Most programs will be targeted to those areas that are showing the
greatest signs of deterioration (those identified as Revitalization or Rehabilitation on the
Residential Neighborhood Categorization Map); others will be available citywide.
Policy A-8.1 Through its CDBG program, the City will continue to offer housing
rehabilitation loans for the upgrading of substandard owner-occupied housing in
designated target areas.
Policy A-8.2 The City will participate in state and federal programs such as SHIP
(State Housing Initiatives Partnership), HOME, and HOPE 3 to provide for the purchase
and rehabilitation of existing housing.
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Policy A-8.3 The City will provide local funding to operate the Bootstrap Program for
the rehabilitation of the exterior of existing owner-occupied units, including
improvements such as new landscaping, painting, and replacement of doors and
windows. This program shall be available on a citywide basis.
Poli~y A-8.4 In FY 97~98, the City will examine the possibility of establishing a
revolving loan program to help subsidize the rehabilitation of rental properties. As
envisioned, the program will consist of short term, secured loans that will concentrate
primarily on exterior improvements and the correction of code deficiencies. A possible
funding source for the program is money received from the repayment of the Auburn
Trace UDAG.
Policy A-8.5 The City will continue to promote and fund programs such as Paint-Up
Delray, Adopt-A-Street (litter control), Adopt-A-Tree (street tree plantings), and similar
programs intended to improve the appearance of its neighborhoods.
Objective A-9
In order to eliminate blighting and unsafe conditions in its neighborhoods, the City will
ensure that housing units which cannot be effectively rehabilitated will be demolished.
Policy A-9.1 This objective will be implemented in accordance with the standards and
criteria included in Article 7.8 of the Land Development Regulations, Unsafe Buildings
and Structures.
Ob_iective A-10
The City shall support the conservation and rehabilitation of historically significant
housing, especially where such housing is an identifying characteristic of a particular
neighborhood.
Policy A-10.1 This objective will be implemented in accordance with the standards and
criteria of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development Regulations, Historic Preservation
Sites and Districts.
Policy A-10.2 The City will promote the use of historic designations as a revitalization
tool in its preparation of Neighborhood Plans for those areas which have a significant
inventory of historic structures.
Ob_iective A-11
Displacement of individuals from their current living situation is generally undesirable,
however, at times it is necessary to displace individuals because of immediate dangers
to health and safety or to accommodate redevelopment efforts. Displacement shall be
accommodated in a sensitive manner and shall be guided by the following policies.
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Policy A-11.1 All situations involving displacement, except those initiated by and fully-
accommodated by landlords, shall be brought to the attention of the Community
Improvement Department. The Department shall make personal contact with the
individuals being displaced and shall document whether or not public assistance is
required or desired or appropriate.
Policy A-11.2 Displacement of owner-occupants or tenants shall be handled in
accordance with the City's adopted relocation policy.
Objective A-12
To assist residents of the City in maintaining and enhancing their neighborhood
environment, the City shall take steps to ensure that modifications in and around the
neighborhood do not lead to its decline, such as those described in the following
policies.
Policy A-12.1 The City shall evaluate the effect that any street widening or traffic
circulation modification may have upon an existing neighborhood, and shall allow
opportunity for public input on the proposed change. If it is determined that the
widening or modification will be detrimental and result in a degradation of the
neighborhood, the project shall not be permitted.
Policy A-12.2 There shall be strict adherence to streetscape landscaping
requirements. Street plantings shall be consistent and compatible within a
neighborhood, thus reinforcing a neighborhood theme and character.
Policy A-12.3 In evaluating proposals for new development or redevelopment, the City
shall consider the effect that the proposal will have on the stability of nearby
neighborhoods. Factors such as noise, odors, dust, traffic volumes and circulation
patterns shall be reviewed in terms of their potential to negatively impact the safety,
habitability and stability of residential areas. If it is determined that a proposed
development will result in a degradation of any neighborhood, the project shall be
modified accordingly or denied.
Policy A-12,4 In order to help preserve the character and scale of the City's
neighborhoods, measures shall be taken to mitigate the impacts of the "mansionization"
trend. In FY 97/98, the City shall adopt regulations to limit the size and scale of new
homes in order to ensure that they are compatible with the City's existing, older housing
stock.
Objective A-13
The City takes pride in its ethnic and cultural diversity, but is aware of the difficulties
that can occur because of varying cultural norms and expectations. The City will work
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to reduce conflicts between existing and new residents, especially as it relates to
educating new residents about local property standards.
P..olicy A-13.1 The City will continue to implement special outreach programs to help
new residents understand applicable codes and ordinances regarding lawn
maintenance, trash disposal, parking, etc.
Policy A-1:3.2 Wherever problems of illegal conversions of dwelling units and
overcrowding exist, it shall be a priority of the Code Enforcement division to address
and eliminate the problem.
Ob_iective A-14
The City recognizes that the condition and operation of its schools has a direct bearing
on the stability of its neighborhoods. ^ poorly maintained physical plant can have a
blighting influence on a surrounding neighborhood, and a school with poor educational
performance can have a depreciating impact on the property values of homes located
within the district. The City will continue its efforts to upgrade and improve schools
located within its boundaries.
Policy A-14.1 The future of the public schools located in rehabilitation and
revitalization areas (Atlantic High, Plumosa Elementary, Spady Elementary, and Pine
Grove Elementary) is vital to the future of the associated neighborhoods. The City will
continue to lobby the Palm Beach County School District to provide investment in
physical improvements, staffing, and curriculum in order to have these facilities be
assets to the neighborhoods.
Policy A-14.2 Where appropriate, the City will provide land or funding to facilitate the
improvement of local schools. Such investment shall be accomplished through
interlocal agreements with the school district.
GOAL AREA "B" TO ENSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF NEW HOUSING
IS AVAILABLE IN A RANGE OF TYPES AND COST LEVELS TO
MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CITY'S FUTURE POPULATION
Ob_iective B-1
The City's existing housing supply accommodates households having a wide range of
economic ability. There is very little vacant land left, especially large tracts, for new
housing development. Through its housing programs, the City shall work to ensure that
there continues to be an adequate supply of housing to accommodate very Iow, Iow,
and moderate income households, as well as manufactured and mobile homes.
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Policy B-'I.1 The Community Improvement Department will continue to participate in
partnerships such as the Renaissance Program, which coordinates the efforts of private
and non-profit sectors to provide new single family housing throughout the City.
Policy B-t.2 The City will acquire approximately five lots each year to be used for the
provision of infill housing by programs such as Habitat for Humanity.
Policy B-1,3 The City will utilize funds available from state and federal programs such
as HOME and SHIP to create homeownership opportunities for very Iow, Iow, and
moderate income households. These funds will be made available citywide in order to
avoid a concentration of affordable housing in specific areas of the City.
Policy B-1.4 Manufactured housing will continue to be permitted throughout the City,
provided that it complies with building code requirements and is consistent with the
aesthetic standards of the community.
Policy B-'I.$ The City shall, through its Housing Authority, pursue increases in its
allotment of Section 8 vouchers/certificates to provide for affordable rental housing.
However, the City will not participate financially or otherwise in the construction of new
affordable rental housing projects.
Policy B-1.6 Due to the potential negative impact on the stability of its existing
residential neighborhoods, the City does not support waivers of infrastructure
requirements, provision of adequate parking and activity areas, or any reduction in the
overall quality of new housing as a means of achieving affordability, particularly in areas
of the community which are currently experiencing deterioration.
Ob_iective B-2
Redevelopment and the development of new land shall result in the provision of a
variety of housing types which shall continue to accommodate the diverse makeup of
the City's demographic profile, and meet the housing needs identified in this Element.
Policies which will implement this objective include:
Policy B-2.1 Vacant land areas west of 1-95, shown on the Future Land Use Map as
Iow density residential and rural residential, shall be retained for single family detached
housing or Iow density planned unit residential development.
Policy B-2.2 The development of new adult oriented communities within the City is
discouraged. New housing developments shall be designed to accommodate
households having a range of ages, especially families with children, and shall be
required to provide 3 and 4 bedroom units and activity areas for children ranging from
toddlers to teens. This requirement may be waived or modified for residential
developments located in the downtown area, and for infill projects having fewer than 25--
units.
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Policy B-2.3 New housing developments shall include a range of housing types that
offer variety in size, color, and style.
Policy B-2.4 Foster care homes shall be permitted in all residential zoning districts.
Community Residential Homes and other group home facilities that are licensed by the
state shall be a permitted or conditional use in the City's residential zoning districts,
based upon their size and level of intensity.
Policy B-2.$ The development of single family housing that is affordable to families
earning 120-200% of the median income is encouraged. For vacant properties having
a Transitional or Medium Density Residential FLUM designation, the City may consider
the use of incentives to encourage the development of housing at lower densities in
order to meet this need. Such incentives may include flexibility in development
standards, participation in infrastructure costs, or other measures deemed appropriate.
Policy B-2.6 Housing in and near the downtown area, in close proximity to
employment opportunities and services, is a critical need. In order to help stimulate
demand for new housing in and around the Central Business District, the development
of new rental housing projects outside of the TCEA and N. Federal Highway area is
discouraged.
Objective B-3
The Community Improvement Department and the Planning and Zoning Department
will work to streamline the permitting process and minimize costs and delays for
housing, especially affordable housing. These departments shall operate under the
philosophy of private enterprise regarding efficiency and delivery of product.
Policy B-3.1 The City will expedite the processing of building permits for homes being
constructed through City-sponsored affordable housing programs.
Policy B-3.2 The City shall continually monitor its development review practices to
ensure that applications are being processed in a timely manner, and shall regularly
implement new programs and technological improvements to expedite the review and
approval process.
Policy B-3,$ The City shall revise its Land Development Regulations to be consistent
with Chapter 419, FS, regarding the location of group homes and foster care facilities.
These revisions will be completed in FY 97/98.
Policy B-3,4 The City's Planning and Zoning Department will work with the Community
Redevelopment Agency to analyze the existing Central Business District regulations to
determine if there are significant regulatory impediments to the development of
residential units in the downtown, and will process the amendments necessary to
eliminate those barriers. This analysis will be conducted in FY 97/98.
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PUBLIC FA CILITIES E LEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. PF- 1
INVENOTRY AND ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................ PF - 1
SEWER FACILITIES .............................................................................................................. PF - 2
PORTABLE WATER AND GROUNDWATER RECHARGE FACILITIES ............................. PF - 3
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................... PF - 5
DRAINAGE ............................................................................................................................ PF - 6
STREET SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. PF - 6
BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES ................................................................................. PF - 7
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................ PF - 8
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ PF- 9
LIST OF MAPS
MAP # 1 - PLANNING AND SERVICE AREAS .................................................................................. PF - 4
PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
[] Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater
Acquifer Recharge Element (Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., 1989)
[] Water Treatment Plant Master Plan (Hazen & Sawyer, 1991)
[] Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan (Camp, Dresser, McKee, 1989)
[] Water Distribution System Master Plan (Hazen & Sawyer, 1992)
[] Water Supply Master Plan (CH2M Hill, 1991)
[] Stormwater Master Plan (Mock, Roos & Assoc., 1994)
[] Wastewater Transmission System Master Plan (Hazen & Sawyer, 1992)
[] 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
The source documents, and other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning and Zoning Department offices located at
100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
INVENTORY AND ANAL YSIS
The following summaries have been prepared to facilitate review with the requirements
of Administrative Rule 9J-5. As a summary, only significant items are highlighted. The
source documents should be referred to for more information.
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A separate inventory and analysis is provided for sewer, water, drainage, and solid
waste disposal facilities. Inventory and analysis dealing with groundwater aquifer
recharge is addressed under the water subsection.
SEWER FACILITIES
Wastewater treatment is provided by the South Central Wastewater Treatment Facility,
located in Delray Beach. The facility is jointly owned by Delray Beach and Boynton
Beach, under the responsibility of a board comprised of the City Commissions of both
cities. Daily operations of the facility are overseen by an executive director, reporting to
the board. Delray Beach Environmental Services Department is responsible for the
wastewater collection and transmission system within the service area.
The service area coincides with the City's Planning Area plus service provided through
contract to Highland Beach. Also included are several single and multi-family
connections in the Town of Gulf Stream. The service area encompasses approximately
18 square miles, as shown on Map #1.
The wastewater collection system consists of approximately 300 miles of gravity and
force mains interconnected to 113 lift stations and 3 master lift stations. In addition,
there are more than 500 septic tanks within the service area. The treatment plant was
constructed in 1979, with a programmed life of 50 years (2029). Ultimate disposal is by
ocean discharge of secondary effluent and land spreading of sludge. The design
capacity of the treatment plant, established by its secondary treatment capacity, is 24
mgd. This capacity is shared equally between Boynton Beach and Delray Beach.
CAPACITY ANALYSIS (SEWER)
CAPACITY: DEMAND (,96) DEMAND (BUILD OUT);
12 mgd 8.56 mgd 9.05 mgd
Deficiencies
Upgrading and maintenance of lift stations requires on-going capital investment.
Excessive infiltration into the collection system could impact future facility costs through
capital expansion. An on-going program to reduce infiltration/inflow is a cost effective
method of reducing the need for treatment facility expansion and requires on-going
capital investment.
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POTABLE WATER AND GROUNDWATER RECHARGE FACILITIES
Water treatment is provided by the City of Delray Beach at the Water Treatment Plant.
The geographic service area coincides with the Planning Area plus service provided to
Gulf Stream through contract as a bulk customer. The service area encompasses
approximately 18 square miles, as shown on Map #1.
The treatment plant was constructed in 1972, with a programmed life of 50 years
(2022). The design capacity is established by its clarifier capacity (28 mgd). The City
maintains a State certified laboratory, the primary responsibility of which is monitoring
potable water quality.
CAPACITY ANALYSIS (WATER TREATMENT)
CAPACITY DEMAND DEMAND(BUILD OUT)
28 mgd 13.2 mgd 14.5 mgd
(16.3 mgd peak) (21.9 mgd peak)
The water distribution system includes water mains ranging from 2 to 24 inch diameter,
transfer pumps, and storage facilities.
The water supply is provided from 27 wells in four wellfields, with programmed
expansion to 38 wells total, yielding a total design capacity of 49.2 mgd. The amount of
withdrawal is established, through the South Florida Water Management District
consumptive use permit, at 22.39 mgd. There are an additional 5 wells in the eastern
wellfield which are not in production due to salt water intrusion (2) and slight increases
in chlorides (3), which can be used for emergency standby. In addition, there are more
than 1,000 domestic wells within the service area. There are no major groundwater
recharge areas within the Planning Area, although the entire region east of the
Conservation Area is identified as a prime aquifer recharge area by the U.S. Geological
Survey and the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan.
Deficiencies
Water mains of 2" diameter, found in older areas of the City, are not sufficient for fire
protection. Funds are provided annually to upgrade these lines.
Additional storage facilities are needed to provide fire suppression reserve. This
deficiency is being addressed through the programmed installation of Aquifer Storage
and Recovery (ASR) facilities.
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Needed improvements to the piping system have been identified to accommodate
demand conditions and localized fire demands.
CAPACITY ANALYSIS (WELLS)
CAPACIw DEMAND (i96)DEMAND (BUILD OUT) ~
49.2 mgd 12.09 mgd 15.6 mgd
(17.96 mgd peak) (23.4 mgd peak)
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Solid Waste Authority has responsibility for the ultimate disposal of solid waste in
the region. The City is responsible for collection of solid waste within the City limits
through a contract with a private firm.
Solid waste is collected by the City's contractor and generally taken to a transfer station
located within the City, then by Solid Waste Authority trucks to the regional landfill,
located near West Palm Beach. The transfer station, located on S.W. 4th Avenue just
south of Linton Boulevard, has a capacity of 1,000 tons per day and is operating at its
maximum capacity. This transfer station serves the south county from Boynton Beach
Boulevard south to the County line. Other transfer stations used are outside the City.
The North County Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility, operated by the Solid Waste
Authority, is the ultimate disposal site. This facility occupies 334 acres, and consists of
a Class 1 (garbage and incinerator residue) and a Class 3 (trash) landfill. The landfill,
at its established Level of Service standard of 7.13 pounds per person per day, has
sufficient capacity to serve until the year 2020. In addition to the landfill, the facility
provides recycling, waste-to-energy incineration and composting facilities. The total
tonnage added to the landfill annually is 1,239,293 tons (1995). The City of Delray
Beach contributes 56,500 tons per year (commercial and residential) to the landfill
(1995), including garbage, trash, and vegetation. This equates to 6.17 pounds per
person per day. The City's yearly contribution to the landfill is 4.6% of the total. The
Delray Beach population of 50,195 (1995 estimate) represents 5.2% of the County
population of 960,600 (1995 estimate). The City's impact on the landfill is, therefore,
15% less than the Level of Service standard and 13% less than its portion of the
County population.
The City has an aggressive recycling program that began in 1990. The program
includes curbside residential recycling for single family and multi-family homes. The
program accounts for a reduction to the waste stream of 12,854 tons per year (1995).
This represents a reduction of over 30% in the residential waste stream.
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There were no problems or deficiencies with the collection system. Long truck queues -
at the transfer station sometimes cause congestion problems.
The capacity of the landfill was not estimated for this report. Such capacity analysis is
under the jurisdiction of the Solid Waste Authority, and indicates sufficient capacity
through the year 2020. A local issue relative to capacity would be whether the local
government is meeting the established level of service standard of 7.13 pounds per
person per day. As discussed above, Delray Beach is well below the standard, at 6.17
pounds per person per day.
DRAINAGE
Responsibility for storm drainage in the City is divided among a hierarchy of state and
regional agencies, the City, and landowners, as follows:
South Florida Water Management District Major canals and structures; permitting
Lake Worth Drainage District Lateral and equalizer canals and minor structures
City of Delray Beach/Palm Beach County Public storm sewer system
Land Owners On-site storm sewers and retention areas
Deficiencies
Local and City-wide drainage deficiencies are identified in the Stormwater Master Plan
(Mock, Roos & Associates, 1994). The City has programmed projects to correct the
deficiencies and achieve a Level of Service standard of 'C', with funding to come from
the Stormwater Utility Fee.
STREET SYSTEM
The City has repair and maintenance responsibility for most roads within the City limits.
Exceptions to this include major roads under the jurisdiction of the State or County, and
private roads maintained by land owners. The City maintains approximately 191 miles
of roadways.
The City had undertaken a program to reconstruct numerous streets under City
jurisdiction. An annual program exists to resurface streets as needed. In addition,
there is a need to pave currently unpaved streets, particularly in areas added to the City _
by annexation. Currently, approximately 2 miles of unpaved roads exist in the City.
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BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES
An inventory of the major buildings and facilities owned by the City includes:
[~ City Hall and Community Center on NW 1st Avenue.
r3 City Attorney's Office on NW 1st Avenue.
[] Water/sewer warehouse on Lake Ida Road.
r3 Central Fire Station on Atlantic Avenue.
[] Four fire substations (#2, #3, #4, #5).
[] Environmental Services complex on SW 4th Street.
[] Water treatment plant on SW 2nd Avenue.
[] Public Safety Building (Police) on Atlantic Avenue.
[] City Marina.
[] Municipal Tennis Center and Stadium (operated by management firm).
r3 Municipal Golf Course (operated by a management firm ).
[] Lakeview Golf Course (operated by a management firm).
[] Library Site (leased to non-profit organization which owns and operates building).
[] Old School Square Complex (operated by a non-profit organization).
I;I Cason Cottage Museum (operated by a non-profit organization).
[] Cemetery (mausoleum portion is operated by a lessee).
[] Parks and Historic Structures (addressed in the Open Space & Recreation
Element).
Deficiencies
There are no major deficiencies related to buildings and facilities.
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NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -
Summarizing from the previous facility and performance analysis, the following needs
and recommendations are identified in the City's Public Facilities Element.
El Continue the program for reduction of I/I in the wastewater collection system.
El Continue the program for extending water and sewer mains to inhabited areas in the
City.
El Develop a street system master plan.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL AREA "A" ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Objective A-1 Sources of Pollution
Policy A-1.1 Septic Systems
Policy A-1.2 Rehabilitation of Sewer System
Objective A-2 Solid Waste
Policy A-2.1 Local Drop Off for Hazardous Waste
Policy A-2.2 Solid Waste Recycling
Policy A-2.3 Waste Level of Service
GOAL AREA "B" POTABLE WATER
Objective B-1 Water Supply
Policy B-1.1 WVVTP Effluent Recycling
Policy B-1.2 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
Objective B-2 Meeting Future Demands
Policy B-2.1 Decrease in Consumption
Policy B-2.2 Level of Service
Policy B-3.3 New Development Concurrency
Objective B-3 Groundwater Protection
Policy B-3.1 Wellfield Protection
Policy B-3.2 Minimal Reliance on Eastern Wellfield
Objective B-4 Enhancement of Water Quality (Potable)
Policy B-4.1 Reports to the City Commission
Policy B-4.2 Water Main Inspection
Policy B-4.3 Discourage Urban Sprawl
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GOAL AREA "C" SEWER COLLECTION AND WA TER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Objective C-1 Master Plans
Policy C-1.1 Water System Model
Policy C-1.2 Sewer system Model
Objective C-2 System Improvements
Policy C-2.1 Remedial Work- Sewer
Policy C-2.2 Remedial Work - Water
Objective C-3 Availability of Facilities - Sewer
Policy C-3.1 Obligations of New Development
Policy C-3.2 Upgrading existing Facilities
Objective C-4 Availability of Facilities - Water
Policy C-4.1 Upgrading of Existing Facilities
Policy C-4.2 Obligations of New Development
Objective C-5 Revenue Allocations
Policy C-5.1 General Fund Relationship
Policy C-5.2 Annual Allocations for Upgrading of System Components
Policy C-5.3 Financing of System expansions
Policy Co5.4 Coordination with Other Improvement Projects
Objective C-6 Wastewater Treatment Plant
Policy C-6.1 Level of Service
Policy C-6.2 Participation Formula
Policy C-6.3 Sludge Disposal
Policy C-6.4 Design Capacity
GOAL AREA "D" BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Objective D-1 Public Facilities
Policy D-1.1 Repair and Maintenance
Policy D-1.2 Facility Replacement
Policy D-1.3 Accessibility
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GOAL AREA "E" STREETS AND DRAINAGE
Objective E-1 Drainage Facilities
Policy E-1.1 Project Priorities
Policy E-1.2 Design Standards
Policy E-1.3 Storm Water Management Regulations
Policy E-1.4 Design Frequency Standards
Policy E-1.5 NPDES Programs and Activities
Objective E-2 Funding Mechanisms
Policy E-2.1 Stormwater Utility Fee
Policy E-2.2 Bonding
Objective E-3 Street Resurfacing and Reconstruction
Policy E-3.1 Street Resurfacing Program
Policy E-3.2 Street System Mater Plan
Policy E-3.3 Sidewalk System
GOAL AREA "F" PUBLIC INFORMATION
Objective F-1 Public Information Resources
Objective F-2 Public Participation
Policy F-2.1 Public Hearings Required Prior to Setting Priorities
Policy F-2.2 Local Planning Agency Responsibilities
Policy F-2.3 Priority Changes restricted
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GOAl. AREA "A" THE PURPOSES, PROGRAMMING, AND PROVISION OF
WASTE DISPOSAl.. FACILITIES SHALL BE DIRECTED BY THE
IDEAl.. OF PROVIDING A SAFE AND DECENT PHYSICAl..
ENVIRONMENT.
Objective A-1
Specific programs to mitigate the adverse impacts of point sources of pollution, as
identified in the following policies, shall be developed and implemented by the City's
Environmental Services Department and the South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility Board, as appropriate.
Policy A-1.1 Existing septic tanks which are located in sewered areas throughout the
City shall be removed from use as necessary pursuant to Florida Statutes. Septic
systems deemed subject to flooding, or with chronic drainfield problems that may have
an adverse impact on the environment shall be abandoned and connection made to the
central sewer system.
Policy A-1.2 Programming of improvements to the sewer system shall place a high
priority upon the rehabilitation of portions of the original system which experience
infiltration and leakage.
Ob_iective A-2
Programs to address the collection and disposal of solid waste, as identified in the
following policies, shall be developed and implemented.
Policy A-2.1 The City shall support the continued operation of the "transfer" station or
suitable alternative for the collection of small amounts of hazardous substances from
individuals, and public information efforts which educate the public on the identification
and proper disposal of household hazardous waste.
Policy A-2.2 Expand the solid waste recycling program, including a focus on
commercial recycling and public awareness, with the goal of reducing the 1990 waste
stream level of 87,000 tons by 50% in 2000.
Policy A-2.3 A level of service for solid waste at a generation of 7.13 pounds per
person per day is hereby established within the City of Delray Beach.
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GOAl. AREA "B" POTABLE WATER SHALL BE PLANNED FOR AND PROVIDED
SO THAT IT IS AVAILABLE TO ACCOMMODATE DEMANDS
BOTH IN TERMS OF QUANTITY AND QUALITY WHILE ALSO
MAKING WISE USE OF THIS LIMITED RESOURCE AND THE
LIMITED RESOURCE OF CAPITAL.
Ob_iecfive B-1
Even though the City has projected an adequate water supply, it shall provide for
increasing draw and the potential of reduced capacity through salt water intrusion
and/or extended drought conditions through optimum use of existing wells,
development of new wells and development of alternative technologies and methods of
providing water. This objective shall be met in the performance of the following:
Policy B-1.1 The City, through the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment
Facility Board, shall continue to monitor the area of effluent reuse with the ultimate goal
of reclaiming and reusing more effluent from the wastewater treatment plant if and
when such a program becomes technically and economically feasible. Priorities for
expansion should be on golf courses in the City, and in the Coastal Planning Area.
.P__o. JJ~,3LI~1~ The City shall continue to implement the Acquifer Storage and Recovery
(ASR) well program to supplement water supply during conditions of drought or well
field contamination and as a method of balancing the demand on water supply wells
during periods of high and Iow demand. This program shall include feasibility studies,
design, and construction as warranted by the results of the feasibility studies.
Ob_ieCtive B-2
To insure that potable water is available to meet consumption, a reduction in demand
through conservation and treatment plant enhancement shall be achieved as
addressed in the following:
Policy B-2.1 The City shall maintain its program of responsible consumption of water
and shall decrease the overall per capita consumption of water by 10% from the 1989
level of 196 gpcd through continued implementation of the following techniques and
programs: (Also see Objective A-4 of the Conservation Element).
Maintaining its water rate structure which establishes an inverted block rate
structure to set higher consumption rates for increased water use in order to
promote reductions in water consumption as well as establishment of conservation
surcharges, based on South Florida Water Management District formulae, and
keyed to various levels of drought alert.
Mandatory use of wells for irrigation purposes where conditions permit.
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E! Continued enforcement of water use laws.
El The consideration of xeriscape landscaping alternatives for all new development
during the review of site and development plans.
El Continuation of the regular preventive maintenance program for water mains, pumps
and meters.
El Continuation of the wastewater effluent reuse program.
P_.g. Jj.g..y_~,.~ The City's water utility shall perform at the following levels of service:
El Average design flow of the water system @ 195 gpcd.
El Storage capacity for the water system @ 15% of maximum flow plus fire reserve at
1.5 mg, plus 25% of that total. (Based on 1996 figures, this amount is 6 rog).
El Minimum pressure for the water system @ 20 psi.
(Note: The above standards are currently met throughout the system).
~ It shall be an obligation of new development to provide water system
improvements to accommodate demands created by it and to meet the City's minimum -
design standards concurrent with development.
Ob_iective B-3
The City shall provide for the protection of its potable water resources through
implementation of the following policies:
Policy B-3.1 Protection of existing wellfields shall be accommodated through the
continued implementation of monitoring for salt water intrusion, wastewater
pretreatment programs and monitoring wells and through enhanced quality control
programs which provide early detection of possible contamination.
Policy B-3.2 The City shall maintain provisions in the program for raw water supply to
require only minimal reliance upon wells which are subject to salt water intrusion.
Ob_iective B-4
The City shall provide for the enhancement of the quality of its water through
implementation of the following:
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Policy B-4.1 Annual reports shall be made to the City Commission which describe the
current condition of potable water, including at a minimum, water quality and
consumption trends.
Policy B-4.2 Whenever the opportunity occurs to uncover or examine an existing water
main, an inspection shall be conducted relative to the presence of asbestos cement in
the main. The results of each such inspection shall be logged and made a part of the
report to the Commission.
Policy B-4.3 The City shall assist in discouraging urban sprawl within areas of County
jurisdiction by denying requests to make water service available outside its existing
Planning Area to areas which could be developed at Iow density with City water
facilities.
GOAL AREA "C" SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND WATER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO UNSERVED AREAS, AND
EXISTING SYSTEMS SHALL BE UPGRADED IN SUCH A
MANNER AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT THROUGH AN ACCELERA TED IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM.
Ob_iective C-1
The water and sewer master plans shall be kept current through regular updates of the
data and projections.
Policy C-1.1 The water distribution system computer model shall be maintained on an
on-going basis and shall reflect current system inventory and operational
characteristics, and shall be used in the planning of system extensions and upgrade
requirements. Model calibration shall be adjusted annually to reflect current population
estimates with flows predicated on current levels of consumption and estimated future
demands as established in the master plan.
Policy C-1,2 The wastewater collection and transmission system computer model shall
be maintained on an on-going basis and shall reflect current system inventory and
operational characteristics, and shall be used in the planning of system extensions and
upgrade requirements. Model calibration shall be adjusted annually to reflect current
population estimates with flows predicated on current levels of consumption and
estimated future demands as established in the master plan.
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Objective C-2
Upgrading of sewer and water facilities shall occur on an accelerated schedule.
System upgrades shall be funded through annual appropriations in the Water and
Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund.
Policy C-2.'1 A study shall be completed, by FY 98/99, to determine the total program
cost of addressing remedial work needed, for wastewater lines and lift stations, to
correct the problems with inflow and infiltration. This study should estimate the annual
costs required to complete the project over a 15 year time frame, and establish
reasonable interim targets.
Policy C-2.2 A study shall be completed, by FY 98/99, to determine the total program
cost of addressing remedial work needed to correct deficiencies in existing water lines.
This study should estimate the annual cost required to complete the project over a 15
year time frame, and establish reasonable interim targets.
Ob_iective C-3
Wastewater collection system capacity is available to all areas within the City's service
area. Installation of facilities shall be programmed when the need is demonstrated.
PQli(;:y C-3.1 New development shall be responsible for extending sewer service to and _
through the land to be developed. Said extensions shall meet the City's performance
standards.
Policy C-3.2 Upgrading of existing wastewater facilities shall be provided for through
annual appropriations in the capital improvement program.
Ob_iective C-4
Potable water distribution system capacity is available to all areas within the City's
service area. Installation of facilities shall be programmed when the need is
demonstrated.
Policy C-4.1 Upgrading of existing potable water facilities shall be provided for through
annual appropriations in the capital improvement program.
Policy C-4,2 New development shall be responsible for extending water service to and
through the land to be developed. Said extensions shall meet the City's performance
standards.
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Ob_iective C-5
Capital raised through the water and sewer enterprise funds shall be allocated as
required by bond covenants. Allocations shall include those in the following policies.
Policy C-5.1 Transfers from enterprise funds to the general fund are made only for the
fund's proportionate share of administrative costs and an in-lieu of tax payment.
Policy C-$.2 Annual allocations shall be provided for upgrading system components
(i.e. manholes, hydrants, etc.) in the Water and Sewer Renewal and Replacement
Fund.
P¢licy C-5.3 Upgrading of existing systems to construction and level of service
standards and extension of new facilities to unserviced, inhabited areas shall be
financed through appropriations in the Water and Sewer New Capital Outlay Fund.
Policy C-5.4 Priorities for projects shall also consider other improvement projects (e.g.
street construction and drainage) in establishing priorities.
.Ob_iective C-6
The City Commission in its role with the Board of the South Central Regional Waste
Water Treatment Plant shall examine ways in which increased costs associated with
capital expansion can be avoided with respect to property owners within the City.
Policy C-6.1 The Level of Service of the waste water treatment plant is hereby
established as 12 mgd, or 160 gpcd in addition to the specific requirements of Boynton
Beach (capacity divided by effective buildout population of 75,000).
Policy C-6.2 The City Commission shall, prior to commitments by the South Central
Regional Waste Water Treatment Board for capital expansion at the wastewater
treatment plant, renegotiate the participation formula for such expansion based on
relative populations and usage at the time of the expansion.
Policy C-$.3 Through its membership on the South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility Board, the City shall assure that alternatives to land application of
treated wastewater sludge are assessed, at least every two years, and shall continue to
monitor the impacts of the effluent from the ocean outfall.
Policy C-6.4 Average and peak flow design capacity for the Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant shall be 21 mgd and 30 mgd respectively. Thus, capacity need shall
be monitored by the South Central Wastewater Regional Treatment Plant Board.
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GOAL AREA "D" A COORDINATED AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR
THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE OFFICE FACILITIES FOR THE -
CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS SHALL BE CONTINUED.
Provisions are to be implemented to maintain and upgrade existing public facilities to
retain the acceptable level of service for the facility and to maintain the "marketability" of
the facility and the City. This objective shall be met through the following policies.
Policy D-'I.1 The City shall continue its established program for the maintenance and
repair of buildings and facilities, including such items as roof replacement and major
structural repair, in a timely manner to maintain the viability of the facility.
Policy D-'I.2 The City shall continue its established program for the replacement of
irreparable or obsolete buildings, facilities, and major facility elements and the
upgrading of existing facilities to maintain their ability to deliver the established level of
service to the community.
Policy D-t.3 All new construction projects shall be in accordance with Federal
guidelines on accessibility. The City shall make modifications to existing facilities that
are easily achievable without great expense, such that the facility will be in accordance
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GOAL AREA "E" PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCONVENIENCE TO THE PUBLIC
CREATED BY FLOODING AND POOR STREET CONDITIONS
SHALL BE SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED AND, WHERE
POSSIBLE, ELIMINATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
Objective E-1
A capital improvement program directed specifically to storm drainage and runoff
management has been adopted by the City Commission, and capital projects, as
identified in that program, shall be implemented with funding to come from the
Stormwater Utility Fee.
Policy E-1,1 Criteria for determining project priorities shall be as defined in the
Stormwater Master Plan, and upon correcting current, localized problems.
~ Minimum design standards for determining the scope of drainage projects
shall be such as to establish a level of service at least equal to the standard of retaining
the first one inch of runoff, or 2.5 inches of water storage times the percentage of
impervious area, whichever is greater, to protect water quality.
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Policy E-1.3 Storm water drainage regulations which provide for the protection of
natural drainage features and ensure that development utilizes storm water
management systems which are compatible with this objective shall be retained.
Poli~y E-1,4 The City shall maintain through regulations the minimum design storm
return frequency for stormwater facilities capacity.
Policy E-1.5 The City shall protect and enhance surface water quality through the full
implementation of programs and activities included in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Policy E-1.6 The City shall develop and implement a stormwater mapping system and
maintenance program for storm sewers and structures.
Drainage improvements and flood control measures shall be financed through the
Stormwater Utility Fee. Funded projects shall be located throughout the City as
opposed to being concentrated in a single quadrant. The fee shall be reassessed upon
completion of the program.
The street system under the City's jurisdiction shall be maintained and enhanced to
provide a uniform level of service throughout the City and provide a safe and
convenient transportation network.
Policy E-3.1 The program of resurfacing streets shall be maintained with at least the
current funding level.
~ The City shall develop a street system master plan to enable the
development of criteria to prioritize annual work programs and allow optimum funding
decisions. The master plan will be completed by FY 98/99, and will address all
components of the street system, including roadway surface, signs and markings, on-
street parking, storm sewers and swales, sidewalks, and street lights.
Policy E-3.3 The City shall program installation of sidewalks on an annual basis, with
the goal of completing a safe and convenient sidewalk system throughout the City by
the year 2000.
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GOAL AREA "F" THE NEED FOR ENHANCEMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
THE PROCESSES USED TO IDENTIFY, PRIORITIZE, AND -
FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PUT FORWARD IN A
MANNER WHICH IS EASILY UNDERSTOOD BY THE PUBLIC
AND IS CONSISTENTLY AND EQUITABLY APPLIED.
Objective F-1
Public knowledge and understanding of public facilities and infrastructure planning shall
be assured through continuation of the following practices: display of system maps for
water, sewer and drainage in City Hall; ready availability of the Five Year Capital
Improvement Plan; prominent display of pamphlets addressing water conservation,
solid waste disposal, and other subjects relative to public facilities.
Ob.iective F-2
Public awareness of the methods used to determine public improvement activities, and
public input to the process, shall be encouraged through the continued implementation
of the following:
Policy F-2.1 Public input through testimony received at public hearings, advertised and
held before the Local Planning Agency, shall be solicited annually during winter months
in order to identify geographic areas which are most in need of improvements. -
Policy F-2.2 Criteria, as identified in the Capital Improvement Element, shall be
followed in the establishment of priorities for construction of public facilities. On an
annual basis, the Local Planning Agency shall forward to the City Commission a listing
of new or revised priorities with written findings as to the relationship of projects to
those criteria.
Policy F-2.3 Once established, program priorities shall not be altered except as
allowed in the policies established for implementation of capital improvement
programming.
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COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. CM - 1
INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................ CM - 1
LAND USES ........................................................................................................................... CM - 1
BEACH AREA ........................................................................................................................ CM - 4
INTRACOSTAL WATERWAY ............................................................................................... CM - 6
NATURAL DISASTER PLANNING ........................................................................................ CM - 7
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................ CM - 9
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ CM - 15
LIST OF MAPS
MAP # 23 - COASTAL PLANNING AREA - EXISTING LAND USES ................................................ CM - 10
MAP # 24 -COASTAL WATER RELATED USES .............................................................................. CM - 11
MAP # 25 - COASTAL NATURAL RESOURCES .............................................................................. CM - 12
MAP # 26 - COASTAL AREAS SUBJECT TO FLOODING ................................................................ CM - 13
MAP # 27 - COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA - GENERALIZED LIMITS .......................................... CM - 14
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE CM-1 - COASTAL PLANNING AREA LAND USES ............................................................... CM - 2
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEA CH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
Q Delray Beach Coastal Management Element (Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc.,
1989)
i~l 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
The source documents, and other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning and Zoning Department Offices located at
100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
INVENTORY AND ANAL YSIS
LAND USES
General
The City's Coastal Planning Area encompasses approximately 629 acres, bounded by
the north and south City limits, and running from the Atlantic Ocean to a point
approximately 200 feet west of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Coastal Planning Area
includes the barrier island, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Waterway's west
shoreline.
The length of the beach front is approximately three miles, one-half of which is owned
by the City. The barrier island varies in width from 1,000 to 2,000 feet. The land area
on the barrier island is essentially built-out with only individual lots available for
development. The land use is overwhelmingly residential with more than half the area
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zoned for single family detached housing. Commercial land uses are found along -
Atlantic Avenue and George Bush Boulevard.
On the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway, most of the remaining vacant land is
located north of George Bush Boulevard. This area is addressed in a redevelopment
plan (North Federal Highway Redevelopment Plan) jointly authored by the City and the
Community Redevelopment Agency. In other areas west of the Intracoastal Waterway,
only isolated infill lots remain.
The Coastal Planning Area and its land uses are depicted in Map #23. Table CM-1
presents the acreage distribution of the land uses. There are no land use conflicts
along either the beach front or the Intracoastal Waterway. There are no barrier island
areas which are in the need of redevelopment. As noted, a portion of the North Federal
Highway Redevelopment Area lies within the Coastal Planning Area.
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COASTAL PLANNING AREA LAND USES
Residential 521.0 83.0
Commercial 27.5 4.5
Industrial 0.0 0.0
Vacant 39.0 6.0
Recreation & Open Space 39.0 6.0
Education, Public & Other 2.5 0.5
TOTAL 629.0 100.00
Water-Dependent and Water-Related Uses
Water-related uses are depicted in Map #24. Water-dependent uses include only the
beach itself and four marinas along the Intracoastal Waterway (Delray Harbor Club,
Delray Beach Yacht Club, Ocean City Marina, and the City's Marina). Water-related
uses include docking facilities and private marinas which are secondary to residential
use. Two City parks provide water-related amenities: Veterans Park, with fishing and
shod term dockage, and Knowles Park, with boat ramp facilities.
There are no needs for additional water-dependent sites relative to meeting level of
service needs of the Delray Beach Planning Area. However, there is a desire to
provide additional water access to the Intracoastal Waterway through additional
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marinas or boat ramp access and to continue to enhance beach access. There are no
needs for additional water-related development sites.
Conflicts Among Shoreline Uses
There are no conflicts with future development (since there is minimum potential for
future development). The most significant potential for conflict occurs with the
preservation of the dune system and its vegetation while still providing accessibility to
the beach. Continuation of existing beach and dune management programs will avert
any such conflicts.
There are no fishing piers, public docks or other traditional shoreline fishing areas along
the ocean shoreline.
Economic Base
The planned economic character of the Coastal Planning Area, as depicted on the
Future Land Use Map, is the same as exists today. This character is generally
residential, with limited commercial development, providing support for both residents
and tourists.
The economy of the Coastal Planning Area is reflective of the economy of the City as a
whole, and in turn, of the region. It is a service economy based upon full-time
residents. There is, however, a significant tourist and seasonal component within the
economy that is oriented toward the beach resource.
Infrastructure
Public infrastructure facilities in the Coastal Planning Area include water and sewer
systems, storm drains, and streets to serve the built out character of the area. Future
infrastructure improvements will be those to assure that the Coastal Planning Area
receives the same level of service as the rest of the City.
West of the Intracoastal Waterway, street improvements and extensions of water and
sewer systems will be provided to existing, unserved units and to the undeveloped area
north of George Bush Boulevard. These facilities will not impact the condition of the
estuarine environment.
On the barrier island, the existing infrastructure systems for potable water, sewer, and
streets accommodates existing development. There are no plans for installation of
additional facilities or the expansion of these current facilities east of the Intracoastal
Waterway. Some localized drainage improvements are necessary.
Potential capital improvement projects to be undertaken, as discussed in other
elements, include those to implement the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
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System (NPDES) permit, projects to maintain the integrity and level of service for water, -
sewer, streets and drainage systems, and wastewater effluent reuse. There are no
projects contemplated that would support the expansion of development into unserved,
undeveloped areas.
Level of Service
The level of service for each infrastructure component in the Coastal Planning Area is
the same as that for the rest of the City.
Historic Resources
There are two locally designated Historic Districts in the Coastal Planning Area. They
are the Nassau Street Historic District and a portion of the Marina Historic District.
There are three structures designated on the local historic register. Those designated
areas and other potential historic sites are shown on Map #8 in the Future Land Use
Element. The City has a Historic Preservation Ordinance which is administered by the
Historic Preservation Board. That ordinance requires issuance of a Certificate of
Appropriateness by the Board prior to modification or new construction on formally
designated sites. There are no conflicts between the Future Land Use Map and
historically designated sites.
Dredge Spoil Disposal Sites
No dredge spoil disposal sites have been identified as needed within the City
throughout the planning period.
BEACH AREA
General
The beach area in Delray Beach consists of the barrier island lying east of the
Intracoastal Waterway. The ocean shoreline is approximately three miles long. Of that
frontage, the City is the upland owner of the 1.25 mile Municipal Beach; Palm Beach
County owns, and the City leases, the 500 foot Atlantic Dunes Park. The remaining
mile and a half is adjacent to private lands. Permit conditions of the Beach
Nourishment Project required the City to plat the Erosion Control Line (ECL), to fix the
location of the mean high water line. Therefore, the sandy beach east of the ECL
throughout the City is State land.
Management of Natural Resources
Natural resources consist of the beach/dune ecosystem and the offshore reef. Maps
depicting remaining natural resources and areas subject to coastal flooding are
provided in Map #25 and Map #26.
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In Delray Beach, there is a single offshore coral reef, in approximately 55 feet of water.
Long term monitoring indicates this reef to be one of the healthiest and most diverse
reef environments in the region. Between the reef and shore is sand bottom, there are
no hard bottom areas or reef or rock outcrops.
The City has one of the premier beach erosion control and nourishment programs in the
State. In 1973, the City constructed an initial beach restoration, placing 1.6 million
cubic yards of sand in a 2.7 mile project area by hydraulic dredging from an offshore
borrow area. Maintenance nourishment projects were constructed in 1978, 1984, and
1992. Beach restoration and maintenance is an on-going project, with periodic
maintenance nourishments. The next required nourishment is projected for the year
2000. The beach nourishment project has successfully provided storm protection for
upland property. Since 1973, there has been no damage to upland property due to
erosion or storm damage.
Beach nourishment has proven to be a very satisfactory solution to long term erosion.
This method reacts in a similar manner to natural beaches, providing a flexible buffer to
the impact of storm waves. In addition to recreation and storm protection, beach
nourishment has recreated a habitat for nesting sea turtles.
The City has recreated a dune system at the Municipal Beach through a long term
program of reconstruction and maintenance. Over the years, this has resulted in a
distinct foredune and primary dune, vegetated in native species. In Atlantic Dunes
Park, portions of the natural dune have survived. This remnant dune has been
augmented with pioneer vegetation to recreate a foredune, and the entire dune system
has been protected and enhanced. Adjacent to privately owned properties, remnants of
the natural dune have also survived. Many property owners have undertaken
vegetation projects similar to those of the City to recreate a vegetated foredune.
The City has had an on-going sea turtle conservation program since 1984. An average
of 200 turtles per year nest in the City. This program includes nest monitoring and
protection, and data collection such as nesting and hatching success. The City also
maintains lighting restrictions during the nesting and hatching seasons. Other
management practices include monitoring of both the beach, nearshore and reef
environments, beach cleaning, and dune maintenance.
Beach Access
The following existing provisions have been made for public access to the beach:
El 668 parking spaces along SR A1A and in six municipally maintained off-street
parking areas;
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33 designated and controlled pedestrian access points are provided to the one and -
one-half miles of public beach. The full extent (three miles) of the beach is
accessible from these points;
SR A1A runs parallel to the beach. The road functions at an average daily level of
service (LOS) standard "C" north of Atlantic Avenue, with LOS "D" south of Atlantic
Avenue, and is projected to function at LOS "D" throughout in 2015. This level of
service is acceptable in light of the status of SR A1A as a policy constrained facility.
Three bridges provide east/west access to A-1-A. The arterial streets along two of
these routes have direct access to 1-95. Accessibility of the beach is excellent.
In addition to automobile access, the beach area is served by the County-wide
public bus system (Palm Tran). The beach area is located adjacent to the
downtown, and is linked to it and the rest of the City through the sidewalk system.
In addition, bicycle parking facilities are provided throughout the beach area.
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
General
Technically, there is no estuarine environment in the Delray Beach Coastal Planning
Area. The Intracoastal Waterway has been channelized throughout the City, and most _
of the shoreline is protected by seawalls. The natural areas which remain are not
estuarine in a technical classification. However, the City and other responsible
agencies consider it to be more than a transportation route and its estuarine features
should be protected. Maps depicting remaining natural resources and areas subject to
coastal flooding are provided in Maps #25 and #26. There are no significant areas that
support manatees in the City, and the estimates of manatee sighting is relatively Iow.
Even so, the City supports speed restrictions in the Intracoastal Waterway designed to
protect this endangered species.
Three publicly owned parcels which front the Intracoastal have potential as preservation
areas. The sites include Florida Inland Navigation District Parcels MSA 645 and 650,
and the City-owned Donnelly Tract. All three sites have conservation land use
designations and are zoned as conservation areas. One of the most significant
activities to be undertaken along the Intracoastal involves the preservation of these
sites.
There are no known point sources of pollution along the Intracoastal Waterway other
than places where storm water systems discharge into it. Implementation of projects
and programs under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit, together with standards already adopted in the Land Development Regulations
for new construction and reconstruction, will bring the City in line with state and national
standards for the quality of storm water runoff.
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Access
Two public parks (Veteran's Park and Knowles Park) abut the Intracoastal
Waterway. Knowles Park provides two boat ramps. A municipally operated marina
(22 slips) with a dock master is located on the Waterway.
There are numerous private slips and private marinas (associated with condominium
development) and three commercial marinas along the Waterway.
Several street ends provide public access points to the Intracoastal Waterway where
they intersect its right-of-way.
NATURAL DISASTER PLANNING
General
Natural disaster planning in the Coastal Planning Area involves all disasters, including
hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, freezes and droughts. Due to the City's geographic
location, the emphasis is directed toward hurricane response, including hurricane
preparation and evacuation, post-storm evaluation and clean up, and long term post
disaster redevelopment.
Hurricane response plans are fully discussed in the City of Delray Beach Emergency
Operations Guide. City personnel training is regularly updated through annual and pre-
storm briefings, as table-top exercises.
Coastal High Hazard Area
The Coastal High-Hazard Area, as defined in 9J-5.003(19), is the evacuation zone for a
category 1 hurricane as established in the regional hurricane evacuation study
applicable to the City. For Delray Beach, this study is the Florida Hurricane Evacuation
Study.for the Treasure Coast (Post, Buckley, Shuh & Jernigan, 1993). The western
limits of the area are generalized in Map #27. The site-specific limits of the coastal high
hazard area are based on vertical ground elevations below 6.3 NGVD. Therefore,
significant portions of the area mapped in Map #27 are not, technically, in the Coastal
High Hazard Area due to property elevation. The actual evacuation area in Delray
Beach consists of the entire barrier island, together with mobile home parks, as directed
by the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management. These areas are
evacuated more because they can be isolated from emergency services than the threat
of flooding.
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Evacuation Planning -.
Planning for evacuation is accomplished under the auspices of the Palm Beach County
Division of Emergency Management. A coordinated program exists between that
agency and the City, based on the Hurricane Evacuation portion of the Palm Beach
County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
In Delray Beach, all of the barrier island would be evacuated in a category 1 hurricane,
together with mobile home parks. In the case of more intense hurricane categories, the
evacuation area would be expanded as stated in the City of Delray Beach Emergency
Operations Guide.
Three evacuation routes are designated, all of which have bridges over the Intracoastal
Waterway. Bridge operations are directed by the Coast Guard and Palm Beach County
Emergency Management Division to assure safe evacuation. The evacuation routes
are:
[] George Bush Boulevard to 1-95, via Swinton Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Avenue to 1-95
~1 Linton Boulevard to 1-95
In summary, the significant aspects of hurricane evacuation planning include:
[] There is an existing population of approximately 7,353 (1990 Census Tracts 64,
7401, 7402, 54.03).
[] Evacuation mutes can accommodate the population of the Coastal High Hazard
Area with an evacuation time of 7-10 hours.
[] There are two designated and one reserve hurricane shelters in the City limits, with
a total capacity of 2,450 based upon a standard of 20 sq. ft. per person.
There are no constraints to evacuation other than localized street flooding along
evacuation routes and backlog traffic on 1-95 and the Florida Turnpike, the regional
evacuation routes.
[] There are no hospitals or facilities for groups with special needs in the Coastal
Planning Area, except for a life care retirement community with a nursing home
component on Linton Boulevard, on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.
No significant changes in these conditions would be created through development _
allowed by the Future Land Use Map.
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Long Term Post Disaster Redevelopment
Post disaster redevelopment will replicate the existing land use pattern and character in
the Coastal Planning Area. The Coastal Planning Area will remain primarily residential
with a high level of public access to the beach. Commercial uses are restricted to the
area along Atlantic Avenue and its intersection with SR A1A.
Except as provided in the one-year grace period for post-disaster reconstruction, all
redevelopment will be required to conform to existing criteria as described in the Land
Development Regulations. In addition to local regulations, the rules and regulations of
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding shoreline development
(i.e. Erosion Control Line, Coastal Construction Control Line) have been incorporated
by reference in the Land Development Regulations.
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Accelerate efforts to take over management of FIND parcels 645 and 650.
There is a desire to provide additional water access to the Intracoastal Waterway
through additional marinas or boat ramp access, and to continue to enhance beach
access.
Develop a program for the development of FIND parcel MSA 650 as a preservation
and public access site.
Retain existing street end access to the Intracoastal Waterway and consider
developing those sites as limited use mini-parks.
Implement the projects and programs under the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit to control the quality of stormwater runoff.
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SOURCE: FLORIDA HURRICANE SURGE ATLAS,
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, NOVEMBER 1995.
(U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS,
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NOTE: INFORMATION ON THIS MAP IS A
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PLEASE CONSULT THE SOURCE ATLAS
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL AREA "A" PROTECTION OF NATURAL COASTAL ENVIRONMENT
Objective A-1 Coastal Management Programs
Policy A-1.1 Environmental Assessment Required
Policy A-1.2 Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage
Policy A-1.3 Dune and Beach Studies
Policy A-1.4 Private Beach Access
Policy A-1.5 Sea Turtle Protection
Objective A-2 Intracoastal Waterway
Policy A-2.1 FIND Parcels 645 and 650
Policy A-2.2 Storm Water Runoff
PolicyA-2.3 Multi-Jurisdictional Impacts
PolicyA-2.4 Boating Facilities
Objective A-3 Ocean Ouffall
Objective A-4 Intergovernmental Regulation/Management
Policy A-4.1 Countywide Beaches and Shores Council
Policy A-4.2 Program Implementation Participation
Policy A-4,3 "Countywide" Application of Regulations
GOAL AREA "B" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Objective B-1 Accessibility
Policy B-1,1 Public Parking
Policy B-1.2 Additional Marina Facilities
Policy B-1.3 Public Beach Access
Policy B-1.4 Street Ends
Policy B-1.5 Development of Parcel MSA 650
Policy B-1.6 Deep Water Artificial Reef
Objective B-2 Historic Preservation
Policy B-2.1 Marina Historic District
Policy B-2.2 Individual Historic Structures
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Objective B-3 Beach as an Economic Resource
Policy B-3.1 Ocean Boulevard Streetscape
Policy B-3.2 Beach Use Restrictions
GOAL AREA "C" DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
Objective C-1 Historic Preservation
Policy C-1.1 North Portion of Marina District
Policy C-1.2 Middle and South Portions of Marina District
Objective C-2 Levels of Service
Objective C-3 Future Development on the Barrier Island
Policy C-3.1 Consistent Zoning
Policy C-3.2 Maintain Intensity, Infill Connection to Stormwater and Sewer Systems
Policy C-3.3 Reconstruction Limitations
Policy C-3.4 Development Concurrency
Policy C-3.5 Post-Disaster Redevelopment Grace Period
Objective C-4 F.I.N.D. Parcels
Policy C-4.1 Transfer of Jurisdiction to City
Policy C-4.2 Future Use
Objective C-5 Prioritizing Shoreline Uses
Policy C-5.1 Shoreline Land Use Priorities
Objective C-6 Construction Standards
Policy C-6.1 Coastal Construction Control Line and Erosion Control Line
Objective C-7 Limit Public Expenditures
GOAL AREA "D" PROTECTION, DISASTERS, REDEVELOPMENT
Objective D-1 Emergency Preparedness Plan
Policy D-1.1 Hazard Mitigation -
Policy D-1.2 Annual Hurricane Operations Plan Review
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Objective D-2 Hurricane Evacuation Times
Objective D-3 Post Disaster Redevelopment
Policy D-3.1 Immediate and Short-Term Aspects
Policy D-3.2 Land Use and Character
Policy D-3.3 Reconstruction Limitations
Objective D-4 Protection Re Water Related Damages & Safety
Policy D-4.1 Seawalls
Policy D-4.2 Intracoastal Waterway Speed Restrictions
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GOAL AREA "A" THE CITY SHALL CONTINUE ITS PROGRAMS FOR THE -
PROTECTION, CONSERVATION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE
NATURAL COASTAL ENVIRONMENT AND SHALL
UNDERTAKE ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH PROTECT THIS
FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT.
Ob_iective A.1
The City shall continue its established and ongoing programs for the purposes of
protecting, conserving, and enhancing coastal wetlands, living marine resources,
coastal barriers, wildlife habitat, beach erosion control, dune protection, and sea turtle
protection. A report of the status of those programs shall be prepared annually and
made available to the public at the Town Hall Meeting and at City Hall.
Comment: The above programs all exist within the City's Coastal Planning Area and
are already institutionalized. These existing programs meet the intent of 9J-5.012(3)(b)
1, 2, 4, 5 and (c) 2.
Policy A-I.'I Any development proposal for property within the Coastal Planning Area
which has the potential to adversely impact wetlands, wildlife habitat, living marine
resources, and/or the beach and dune system shall be subject to the requirement of
having an environmental assessment performed and presented as a part of that
development proposal.
Policy A-1.2 Development in the Coastal Planning Area shall use only potable water
from the City's municipal water system and shall connect to the municipal sanitary
sewer system. The use of well water shall be prohibited. Stormwater discharge into
waterways is prohibited except via an approved connection to the municipal storm
sewer system.
Policy A-1.3 The City shall undertake beach and dune studies as required by
permitting agencies to monitor and maintain the Beach Renourishment Project.
Policy A-1.4 Whenever new, private access is to be provided to the beach it shall be
via approved access points which shall not disturb the dune or vegetative communities.
Policy A-1.5 The City shall protect sea turtles and their nesting habitat through
continuation of lighting restrictions, monitoring and education programs.
Objective A-2
Although the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) has been dredged and improved
throughout the City and South Florida, its remaining estuarine characteristics should be
protected. Such protection shall be accomplished through the following policies.
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Policy A-2.1 Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) parcels 645 and 650 shall be
controlled so that their long-term use serves the environmental purposes of this goal
area.
Policy A-2.2 The quality of the ICVVW shall continue to be improved by the control of
storm runoff and the implementation of the projects and programs in the National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Policy A-2.3 The City shall monitor development requests in adjacent communities. If
it is not apparent that there will be no adverse impacts upon the Intracoastal Waterway,
the item shall be referred to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for review
and mediation as needed.
Policy A-2.4 Any new marinas and boating facilities which are proposed within the City
shall be limited to a maximum of one powerboat slip per one hundred linear feet of
shoreline owned or controlled by the applicant for such facility, until such time as a
countywide boating facility siting plan is adopted. The 1:100 rule is as required by the
executive order of the Governor and Cabinet entitled "Recommendations to Improve
Boating Safety and Manatee Protection for Florida Waterways: Interim Boating Facility
Expansion Policy and County Manatee Protection Plans".
Ob_iective A-3
The City shall protect and enhance the quality of the marine habitat through support for
on-going monitoring of the quality of the effluent from the ocean out'fall and continued
study of effluent reuse by the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility
Board, with the ultimate goal of reusing effluent from the wastewater treatment facility
and reducing dependence on the ocean outfall when and if such a program becomes
technically and economically feasible.
Ob_iective A-4
The City of Delray Beach shall seek coordination with adjacent communities in matters
dealing with the goals of the Coastal Management Element through the following
policies:
Policy A-4.1 The City shall, through the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores
Council, exchange information regarding beach/dune system protection and
management, sea turtle protection, habitat protection and enhancement, and water
quality.
~ The City shall continue to participate with its adjacent units of government
along the Intracoastal Waterway in responding to efforts of the others to implement
programs as contained within its Comprehensive Plan for the protection of living marine
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resources, the reduction of exposure to natural hazards, and the continuing provision of -
public access.
Policy A-4.3 The City shall continue to support the concept of "countywide" application
of regulations which are targeted toward the protection of existing resources. When
such measures are enacted, the City shall provide the clerical and technical support
personnel, in the appropriate department, to provide for the effective implementation of
such ordinances.
GOAL AREA "B" THE COASTAL PLANNING AREA IS A VITAL COMPONENT OF
THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE CITY. IT SHALL BE
ENHANCED TO ADD TO THE OVERALL ECONOMIC HEALTH
OF THE CITY; HOWEVER, THE BARRIER ISLAND SHALL NOT
BE OVER-COMMERCIALIZED AND OVER-PROMOTED TO THE
EXTENT THAT IT DIMINISHES THE BEACH RESOURCES.
Ob_iective B-1
Accessibility to the public beach areas and waterways shall be maintained and
enhanced through the following policies:
Policy B-1.1 The City shall retain the existing public parking under its control on the
barrier island, and shall explore opportunities to expand parking for increased public
beach access.
Policy B-l.2Additional marina facilities and waterway access shall be provided
pursuant to the boating facility siting plan being developed by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection for Palm Beach County as part of the manatee protection
plan. The City shall closely monitor the development of this plan and shall provide input
to assure that the plan will maximize opportunities for public access to the Intracoastal
Waterway while protecting the environment.
Policy B-1.3 Whenever development is proposed east of SR A-1-A a survey of the
property shall be required. Said survey shall identify any public access to lands
seaward of the mean high tide or Erosion Control Line (ECL) by prescription,
prescriptive easement, or any other legal means or a surveyor's note that no such
access exists. Such access shall not be eliminated or replaced, except in compliance
with F.S. 161.55(6).
Policy B-'I.4 The City shall retain all existing public access to the Intracoastal
Waterway, including street ends, and should consider enhancement of the street ends
as pocket parks with reasonable use restrictions including limited hours of operation.
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Policy B-t.5 The City shall perform the necessary studies to pursue development of
FIND parcel MSA 650 either as 1) an entirely passive park with picnic areas and a
nature trail, with additional boat ramps at Knowles Park; or 2) a partially active park with
boat ramp and parking facilities in addition to preservation areas. The completed
studies should be brought to the City Commission for a decision on the final plan in time
for inclusion in the FY 98/99 budget.
Policy B-1.6 The City shall request that the County study the feasibility of establishing
a deep water artificial fishing reef in the Delray Beach area in conjunction with its
artificial reef program.
Ob_iective B-2
The value of historic preservation to economic development is recognized and shall be
a component of economic development programs throughout the City. With respect to
the Coastal Planning Area, this relationship shall be achieved through the following
policies:
Polic_vB-;2.1 The Marina Historic District shall embrace principles of historic
preservation and economic development in a sensitive and blending manner. See
Objective C-1 for the specific implementation program.
Policy B-2.2 Individual historic structures shall continue to be designated pursuant to
the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Ob_iective B-3
The City shall protect the beach as an economic resource by continuing to provide a
valuable amenity for beach users, including reasonable support facilities, without
jeopardizing the essentially passive character of the beach and its value as a natural
resource. This objective shall be achieved through activities as expressed in the
following policies.
Policy B-3.1 Municipal funds shall continue to be allocated in each year's budget for
enhancement of the streetscape. Priority shall be on plantings along Ocean Boulevard
(SR A-l-A). Enhancements shall include the planting of indigenous plants and the
provision of street furniture particularly at beach access points and areas of
congregation.
P_~ The high quality of the Municipal Beach shall be retained through current
use restriction programs. The beach concession, under contract with the City, may be
allowed to provide certain limited recreational amenities for beach visitors. The
services provided are limited to the rental of chairs, umbrellas, cabanas, and boogie
boards. All other concessions shall be prohibited. Cooking on the beach shall be
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prohibited and litter law enforcement shall be strictly enforced except for publicly _
endorsed events.
GOAL AREA "G" DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT IN THE COASTAL
PLANNING AREA SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE
EXISTING CHARACTER OF THE AREA, AND SHALL PROVIDE
FOR A SENSITIVE BALANCING OF THE NEEDS FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, REDEVELOPMENT, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Ob_iective C-1
The retention, rehabilitation, and protection of historic resources as provided for in the
City's Historic Preservation Ordinance shall continue to be applied in the Coastal
Planning Area. The Marina Historic District shall continue to be redeveloped with a
sympathetic blending of the demands of economic development and historic
preservation.
Comment: The City of Delray Beach has regulations, a formal Historic Preservation
Board (established by ordinance) which has regulatory powers, an inventory of historic
structures, and several formally adopted "historic districts" already established. These
existing conditions meet the intent of 9J-5.012(3)(b)(10).
Policy C-1.1 The northern portion of the Marina District nearest Atlantic Avenue shall
be developed with the active participation of both the Historic Preservation Board and
the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Policy C-1.:~ The middle and southerly portions of the Marina District shall continue to
be enhanced through the renovation of existing single family and multi-family structures,
sensitive rehabilitation of historic structures, and new construction which is appropriate
to the historic district.
Objective C-2
The Level of Service to be provided for land within the Coastal Planning Area shall be
the same as elsewhere in the City with respect to traffic circulation, recreation and open
space, solid waste, water supply, drainage, and sewage capacity.
Objective C-3
The development of vacant and under-developed land on the barrier island shall occur
in a manner which does not change the character, intensity of use, or demand upon
existing infrastructure in the Coastal Planning Area, as dictated in the following policies: -
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Policy C-3.1 Remaining, isolated infill lots shall be developed under zoning which is
identical or similar to the zoning of adjacent properties; and, the resulting development
shall be of a design and intensity which is similar to the adjacent development.
Policy C-3.2 There shall be no change in the intensity of land use within the barrier
island and all inflll development which does occur shall connect to the City's storm
water management system and sanitary sewer system.
Policy C-3.3 Whenever a structure is damaged to an extent of greater than 50% of its
value, it shall not be reconstructed unless such reconstruction complies with the
requirements of the zoning district which applied to the property and with the policies of
the Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan, except as provided in
Policy C-3.5.
Policy C-3.4 Development in the Coastal Planning Area shall be subject to the same
findings of concurrency as is required for other development in the City and shall
additionally include a finding that such development is consistent with the densities
proposed by the Future Land Use Element, except as provided in Policy C-3.5, and is
consistent with coastal resource protection and safe evacuation programs.
Policy C-3.5 Whenever a residential, hotel, motel, or resort dwelling unit structure is
destroyed to an extent of greater than 50% of its value by disaster, the structure may be
rebuilt to pre-disaster densities and heights if permit applications are submitted within
one year following the disaster. Current fire and building codes shall be met; current
parking, building setbacks, and landscape requirements shall be complied with as
closely as possible. For purposes of this policy, disaster means any non-self imposed
catastrophic damage including, but not limited to, fire, flood and storm.
Objective C-4
The future of Florida Inland Navigational District (FIND) parcels 645 and 650 shall be
that they are maintained and enhanced as conservation and marine habitat areas, and
public access points. This objective shall be achieved through the following policies.
Policy C-4.1 In FY 97/98 the City, through its Parks and Recreation Department, shall
resolve with FIND the eventual disposition of the possible transferring of these
properties into City control upon termination of their need by the District.
Policy C-4.2 The City, through its Parks and Recreation Department, shall continue its
programs for the acquisition and perpetual use of the FIND properties as marine and
wildlife habitats through retention of flora and fauna and the possibility of sites for the
relocation of mangroves which must be relocated from elsewhere along the Intracoastal
Waterway, and development of Intracoastal Waterway access.
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Objective C-5 _
Ocean shoreline uses shall only be for beach purposes. Beach purposes include, but
are not limited to, normal beach recreation, lifeguard towers, access facilities, dune and
beach restoration, and beach cleaning and maintenance.
Policy C-5.1 The highest priority for ocean shoreline use in the City of Delray Beach
shall be for beach purposes which shall include recreation and conservation. There
shall be no commercial development nor water-dependent development (except the
beach) or water-related uses, except those permitted pursuant to Policy B-3.2, along
the shoreline which abuts the beach. Residential development shall not exceed a
height greater than 48', except as provided in Policy C-3.5, from the elevation of the
crown of SR A-1-A and shall be constructed in accordance with the City's Coastal
Protection Ordinance.
Objective C-6
The rules and regulations of the Department of Natural Resources which establish a
"Coastal Construction Control Line" and an "Erosion Control Line" shall continue to be
enforced as a part of the Land Development Regulations.
Policy C-6.1 The City shall continue to administer its adopted regulations which prohibit
non-beach related construction seaward of the Erosion Control Line (ECL) and which
provide performance standards for construction seaward of the Coastal Construction
Control Line (CCCL).
Objective C-7
There shall be no public expenditures which subsidize expanded development on the
barrier island, unless such expenditures are necessary to: provide services to
development allowed by the Future Land Use Map at the same level of service as the
rest of the City; provide for recreational needs; maintain, restore or enhance natural
resources; maintain adequate evacuation times; and maintain or enhance public beach
access and use.
GOAL AREA "D" THE CITY SHALL ENHANCE ITS EFFORTS FOR PREPARING
FOR AND HANDLING DISASTERS WITHIN THE COASTAL
REGION, SHALL PREPARE FOR REDEVELOPMENT IN THE
EVENT THAT A DISASTER DOES OCCUR, AND SHALL
DEVELOP PROGRAMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
AND SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS IN CIRCUMSTANCES OTHER
THAN DISASTERS.
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Ob_iective D-1
The City shall continue its established and ongoing programs for emergency
preparedness, emergency evacuation, disaster relief, and coastal construction practices
and shall enhance those programs through periodic reviews by the existing positions of
City Manager, Fire Chief and Chief Building Official, as appropriate.
Policy D-I.1 Appendix I, Hurricane Evacuation; to Annex V, Evacuation, (Ill-L) of Palm
Beach County's Peacetime Emergency Plan and its attendant recommendations for
hazard mitigation and interagency hazard mitigation reports is hereby adopted by the
City of Delray Beach and the Coordinator of Emergency Services is directed to provide
for the effective implementation and coordination required by those recommendations.
Policy D-1.2 The Fire Chief shall annually review the City's Emergency Operations
Guide to insure that base data is current and that the Guide is consistent with the Palm
Beach County Peacetime Emergency Plan.
Ob_iective D-2
There shall not be any development upon the barrier island which shall reduce
hurricane evacuation time beyond its present level or which shall lower the level of
service at the intersections of SR A-1-A and Atlantic Avenue; George Bush Boulevard
and SR A-l-A; or at Linton Boulevard and SR A-1-A.
Ob_iective D-3
A post disaster redevelopment program which addresses both immediate/short-term
and long range redevelopment shall be prepared though the joint efforts of the Planning
and Zoning Department and the offices of the City Manager and the Fire Chief. This
program shall be adopted in FY 98/99. This program shall include the existing disaster
planning and recovery programs of the City and the long range development directions
of the Comprehensive Plan into a single source document.
Policy D-3.1 The immediate and short-term aspects shall address:
mobilization for cleanup, repair, and restoration of services;
the removal of hazards and damaged structures;
the rehabilitation and reuse of the Coastal Planning Area; and,
coordination of interagency hazard mitigation and response reports/programs.
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Policy D-3.2 The long range redevelopment portion shall provide for land use and
character of development which presently exists except that the height of reconstructed
buildings shall be limited to the then current height regulations of the City, except as
provided in Policy C-3.5.
Policy D-3.3 Whenever a structure is damaged to an extent of greater than 50% of its
value, it shall not be reconstructed unless such reconstruction complies with the
requirements of the zoning district which applied to the property, except as provided in
Policy C-3.5, and with the policies of the Coastal Management Element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Ob_iective D-4
Programs shall be undertaken to protect property from water related damages and to
provide for the safety of individuals.
Policy D-4.1 The City's seawall ordinance and regulations shall be reviewed in FY
97/98, modifications made, and public information distributed to the effect of
implementing an enhanced program for seawall maintenance through public inspection
and private rehabilitation.
P~licy D-4.2 The City supports the designation and continuation of speed restrictions, -
as established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, throughout the
entire length of the Intracoastal Waterway within the City limits
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CONSERVA TION ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. CO - 1
INVENTORY ....................................................................................................................................... CO - 1
ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................................... CO - 3
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................ CO - 8
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ CO - 9
LIST OF MAPS
MAP # 10 - LOCATION OF NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS ........................................................................ CO - 4
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
Conservation Element (Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., 1989)
996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
The source documents, and other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning and Zoning Department offices located at
100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
INVENTORY
The following summary is prepared to facilitate review with the requirements of
Administrative Rule 9J-5. As a summary, only significant items are highlighted. The
source documents should be referred to for more information.
The following natural resources, as listed in 9J-5, are found within the Delray Beach
Planning Area:
Surface Waters
· The Intracoastal Waterway
· Lake Ida (80 acres)
· South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Canal C-15
· Several Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) equalizer and lateral canals
· Private water bodies used primarily as water retention areas (drainage
requirements)
· The Atlantic Ocean
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El Ground Water
· Surficial Aquifer System, an unconfined unit, is the source of the City potable
water supply through municipal wells.
· Intermediate Confining Unit (Hawthorn formation).
· Floridan Aquifer System, a confined unit, is used for acquifer storage and
recovery, and is a potential long-term water supply resource with reverse
osmosis treatment.
El There are no wetlands in the Planning Area (South Florida Water Management
District mapping program).
El There are no hazardous waste sites in the Planning Area.
El There are no commercially valuable minerals being mined or extracted in the
Planning Area (Florida Mining Atlas and local knowledge). Some concentrations of
coquina, dolomite, and sand exist below the surface but are located in developed
areas.
El Four types of soil erosion are discussed in the PBS&J report. Three pertain to
development activities and are now controlled by the City's Erosion Control -
Ordinance. The fourth is beach erosion which is addressed by the City's Beach
Renourishment Program (see the Coastal Management Element for a full
description of this program). Other than beach erosion, none of the erosion
situations are significant.
El Vegetative Communities identified as native ecosystems in the "Inventory of Native
Ecosystems in Palm Beach County, Phase II1" report, include: (see Map #10)
Leon Weekes Environmental Preserve 12 acres, Florida Scrub
Hurricane Pines 5 acres, Florida Scrub
Atlantic Dunes Park 4 acres, Beach Strand Community
Delray Oaks 24 acres, Low (Oak) Hammock
Additional environmentally sensitive sites identified locally include:
Donnelley Tract 2 acres, Mangroves
FIND Parcel MSA 645 8 acres, Mangroves
FIND Parcel MSA 650 4 acres, Mangroves
Hammock Reserve Preserve Area 4 acres, Oak Hammock
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A complete list of endangered, threatened, or species of special concern whose
range includes the Planning Area are listed in the PBS&J report. The manatee is
frequently seen in the Intracoastal Waterway and the C-15 Canal. Several species
of sea turtles nest upon the City's extensive coastal beach. The City has enacted a
"Turtle Nesting Protection" ordinance.
ANAL YSIS
KNOWN POLLUTION PROBLEMS
Water Quality
The City's major surface water bodies, which include the Intracoastal, Lake Ida,
SFWMD and LWDD drainage canals, and private water retention bodies have shown
no degradation in water quality. There is a continuing concern with the quality of Lake
Ida in that swimming has not been allowed in the past and continues to be prohibited.
A study has recently been completed by Palm Beach County entitled "State of the
Lakes, A report on the State of the Lakes of the Coastal Ridge in Palm Beach County
and a Plan for their Management". This report details the condition of Lake Ida in the
context of the chain of interconnected lakes, and proposes a program of management
and enhancement. There continues to be nuisance problems with litter, improper
dumping and wastes from boats and boaters. The water quality in the Intracoastal
Waterway is listed as fair (Palm Beach County Health Department). Although the
Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges through an ocean outfall, the Atlantic
Ocean and beach area do not show any indications of pollution.
Ground Waters
The point source problem identified in 1988 in the Series 20 Wellfield (Aero Dry site)
continues to be mitigated through the availability of air scrubbers at the water treatment
plant. Water quality has improved to the extent that the air scrubbers are no longer in
use, although water quality testing continues. No further water quality problems are
noted with ground water.
Air Quality
The air quality within Delray Beach and Palm Beach County as a whole continues to be
in compliance with all National Ambient Air Quality Standards. In late 1993, the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) submitted a request to the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the Southeast Florida Area
(Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County) from non-attainment to a maintenance area
for ozone. The EPA approved the request and the redesignation was effective April 25,
1995. Continued compliance with air quality standards is anticipated and has been
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achieved to date through new control methods including less evaporative gasoline, a
motor vehicle inspection program, vapor controls for retail gasoline fueling, and
replacement of older vehicles with less polluting ones. The City has approved a Motor
Vehicle Inspection Site (MVIS) on Congress Avenue north of the C-15 canal. In
addition many of the City's gasoline dispensing facilities have been outfitted with vapor
recovery systems, and have replaced and upgraded underground storage tanks.
Soil Erosion
Soil erosion is not a concern except beach erosion which is mitigated by the City's
Beach Renourishment Program.
EXISTING USE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR CONSERVATION, OR PROTECTION
Surface Waters
The Intracoastal Waterway has three commercial marinas (Delray Harbor Club, Delray
Beach Yacht Club, and Marina Delray) and one municipally operated marina. Two City
parks, one of which also provides boat launching facilities, are located along the
Waterway. Other public access points along the Waterway are via street ends. There
is extensive boat traffic which originates from private marinas and waterfront properties
within the City and locations (both private and commercial) outside the City.
Lake Ida has no commercial use. The west side of the lake is a regional park operated
by Palm Beach County, and a City neighborhood park is located on the east side.
There is public access to the lake. While swimming is not allowed, there is extensive
boat usage. There is potential to improve the water quality and weed control in Lake Ida
as proposed in the County's "State of the Lakes" report.
There is no commercial usage of the South Florida Water Management Canal (C-15)
nor of the several Lake Worth Drainage District laterals and equalizer canals. The only
recreational use of the canals is for small craft.
There is no commercial use of the private water bodies, nor is there significant
recreational use since they are used primarily as water retention areas and use is
restricted by SFWMD and LWDD regulations.
There is no commercial usage along the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean within the City,
except for concessions renting cabanas and recreational equipment such as
surfboards, and windsurfers. However, the one and one-half miles of municipal beach
is a major recreational center.
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Vegetative Communities
Atlantic Dunes Park, Leon Weekes Environmental Preserve, and Delray Oaks sites are
in public ownership. Interpretive trails exist in Atlantic Dunes Park, and are planned in
the Delray Oaks and Leon Weekes preserves.
Hurricane Pines (currently 3 acres) continues in private ownership and is subject to
development. While portions of the site could be preserved through acquisition, or
through development order conditions, its continued viability is questionable due to its
small size. Acquisition through the Palm Beach County Environmentally Sensitive
Lands Acquisition Program is not presently considered, and is unlikely in the future.
Development order conditions would result in less than one acre being preserved. A
possible alternative to preservation of the site is a form of mitigation banking, whereby a
developer augments a similar habitat by purchasing land or funding management
activities.
The oak hammock in the Hammock Reserve development has been preserved through
conditions of a development order and set aside as a preservation area through zoning
(Open Space) and platting.
The Donnelly Tract is a small (1.65 acre) mangrove tract owned by the City. The
property is located on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway approximately one-
quarter mile north of George Bush Boulevard. The site is to be preserved and -
maintained as a mangrove wetland. The only potential site improvement is a boardwalk
for passive use, although there are no current plans developed.
The City is continuing to negotiate with Florida Inland Navigational District (FIND) for
utilization of MSA parcels 650 and 645. Parcel 650 (south of Knowles Park) is a 4.1
acre site, originally a spoil area for Intracoastal Waterway dredging. The City is
negotiating a long term lease on the site to take over management and maintenance.
Parcel MSA 645 is a 8.5 acre mangrove site located on the east side of the Intracoastal
just south of George Bush Blvd. The City is negotiating with FIND to acquire control of
the site through a long term lease.
There are no other commercial or recreational uses of identified natural resources.
Endangered, Threatened, and Species of Special Concern
Species of special concern include the Florida Manatee which continues to be subject
to danger from boat traffic. Boat speed restrictions have been established for the
Intracoastal Waterway throughout the City. In addition, several species of sea turtles
nest on the municipal beach and are protected through the City's Sea Turtle
Conservation Program and lighting restrictions.
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A complete list of endangered, threatened, or species of special concern whose
habitats include the Planning Area are listed in the PBS&J report prepared for the
1989 Conservation Element.
CURRENT AND PROJECTED WATER SOURCESAND NEEDS
Reductions in per capita water consumption have been accomplished through
implementation of various water conservation and public education programs. The City
currently has a consumptive use permit through SFWMD which allows a maximum of
49.2 million gallons per day capacity. This is distributed among the City's four
wellfields in the following manner; 30.5 million gallons per day from the eastern, series
20, and golf course wellfields, and 18.7 mgd from the new Morikami wellfield. The
current permitted withdrawal rate is 22.39 million gallons a day. The City's current
maximum day water demand of 21.5 mgd can be accommodated by raw water wells
having peak capacities of 30.5 mgd (exclusive of Morikami wellfields which are under
construction). This existing supply will accommodate the City's peak demand of 23
mgd at build-out.
Significant improvements to the water treatment operations have been achieved
through the addition of a lime softening process; installation of three wells (of the 13
planned) at Morikami, providing an additional capacity of 3.7 mgd (18.7 upon
completion); and development of 100 million gallon Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Well. The Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well is a deep well injection system which
extends approximately 1,200 feet deep into the upper Floridan Aquifer, where
approximately 100 million gallons of fresh water will be injected displacing the existing
salt water. The fresh water will be withdrawn as needed. The City and the South
Central Wastewater Treatment Facility Board have initiated a program of wastewater
effluent reuse for irrigation to address water conservation and the reduction in demand
for water.
Both the City and South Florida Water Management District promote water
conservation through public education. However, in times of crisis both entities may
impose restrictions on the outdoor use of water (irrigation, car washing, etc.). While
such efforts have been sufficient in the past, greater demands upon the area's water
resources dictate that additional water conservation measures, particularly those
directed toward reduction in normal consumption, be continued.
There is no special need for agricultural water in the next ten years based upon the
projection that the few remaining agricultural operations will have been abandoned in
favor of development.
There are no special needs for industrial water as intensification of industrial uses is
not anticipated. The overall demand for water by commercial and industrial uses is
calculated as a part of the per capita demand upon which water needs are projected.
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FLOOD PRONE AREAS
Flood prone areas are identified upon Community Panel Numbers 125102-0001-0006,
revised January 5, 1989, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National
Flood Insurance Program. The City has a flood damage protection program which is
certified by FEMA.
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summarizing from the above, the following needs and recommendations are identified
in the Conservation Element:
· Continuation of the beach erosion control program.
· Promotion of water quality and weed control improvements in Lake Ida and
associated drainage canals.
· Continued pursuit of water conservation programs.
· Promotion of water conservation through public education.
· Development and/or implementation of programs for the preservation of Delray
Oaks, the Donnelley Tract, and FIND parcels 645 and 650.
· Establishment of an interpretive trail at the Leon Weekes Environmental Preserve.
· Development of a program to preserve a portion of the Hurricane Pines parcel or
mitigate its development through a form of mitigation banking.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL AREA "A " WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY
Objective A-1 Protection of Water Sources
Policy A-1.1 Monitoring of Groundwater
Policy A-1.2 Utilization of Cost-Effective Technology
Policy A-1.3 Preservation of Recharge Areas
Policy A-1.4 Sludge Disposal
Objective A-2 Wellfield Protection Program
PolicyA-2.1 Performance Standard Requirement
Policy A-2.2 Inspection and Monitoring of Commercial Property
Policy A-2,3 Hazardous Waste Storage/Transfer/Generation Prohibited
Objective A-3 Disposal of Hazardous Material
Policy A-3.1 Maintain Existing Programs
Policy A-3.2 Public Education Programs
Policy A-3.3 Monthly Collection of Household Hazardous Waste
Policy A-3.4 Central Collection Site for Household Hazardous Waste
Objective A-4 Water Conservation
PolicyA-4.1 Public Information
Policy A-4.2 Retrofitting Program-Household Fixtures
Policy A-4.3 Water-Saving Irrigation Techniques
Policy A-4.4 City Use of Xeriscape
Policy A-4.5 Surface Water for Irrigation
Policy A-4.6 Reduction of Potable Water Use for Irrigation
Policy A-4.7 Effluent Reuse for Irrigation
Policy A-4.8 Sealing of Wells
Policy A-4.9 Emergency Water Conservation
GOAL AREA "B" CONSERVATION OF SENSITIVE LAND
Objective B-1 Sensitive Lands to be Protected
Policy B-1.1 Land Use Designation and Zoning of Sensitive Sites
Policy B-1.2 Hurricane Pines
Policy B-1.3 Interpretive Trail at Leon Weekes Preserve
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Policy B-1.4 City-owned Park at Blood's Grove
Policy B-1.5 Oak Hammock at the Hammock Reserve
Policy B-1.6 Natural Reservations/Historic Sites
Policy B-1.7 Invasive Exotic Plant Species
Objective B-2 Regulation and Public Awareness
Policy B-2.1 Biological Survey Requirement
Policy B-2.2 Preservation of Habitat
Policy B-2.3 Tree Permit Requirement
Policy B-2.4 Speed Limits on the Intracoastal
Objective B-3 Erosion Protection
Policy B-3.1 Soil Erosion Control Measures
Policy B-3.2 Lake Ida Shoreline Protection
Policy B-3.3 Intracoastal Seawall and Shoreline Protection
Objective B-4 Beach Renourishment Program
Policy B-4.1 Pedestrian Access Control
Policy B-4.2 Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Policy B-4.3 Dune Protection Programs _
Policy B-4.4 Offshore Reefs and Marine Habitat
GOAL AREA "C" AIR QUALITY AND WATERWAYS
Objective C-1 Air Quality
Objective C-2 Waterways Quality
Policy C-2.1 Lake Ida Water Quality
Policy C-2.2 Discharges into Intracoastal Waterway
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GOAL AREA "A" RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CITY'S WATER
SUPPLY AND THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS QUALITY, ALL
EFFORTS SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN TO PROTECT,
CONSERVE AND WISELY USE WA TER.
Objective A-1
Efforts shall be undertaken which focus upon detecting contamination and instituting
preventative measures which protect our water supply sources, through the following
specific policies.
Policy A-1.1 The practice of monitoring groundwater conditions through installation of
monitoring wells shall be continued through implementation of the County's Wellfield
Protection Ordinance and the City's Industrial Pretreatment Program, as well as
applicable State and Federal requirements.
Policy ^-1.2 The City shall continue to monitor developments in the field of water
treatment technology, including desalinization, and shall utilize the most cost effective
technology available to meet long-term demands.
Poli(;y A-1.3 The City shall encourage the preservation of existing groundwater
recharge areas through sensitive site planning, including maximizing open space,
pretreatment of stormwater runoff, etc. In the case of environmentally sensitive lands,
such preservation may include sensitive development under "planned development"
concepts, exaction (public site dedication provisions of the Land Development
Regulations), and acquisition (including the County Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Acquisition Program).
Policy A-1.4 Through its membership on the South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility Board, the City shall assure the continued evaluation of the
alternative methods of sludge disposal, at least every two years.
Objective A-2
The concepts, principles, and regulations contained in the Palm Beach County Wellfield
Protection Program shall be implemented and expanded upon by the City as
specifically identified in the following policies.
Policy A-2,1 The City shall continue to assure compliance with the County Wellfield
Protection Ordinance by including compliance as a performance standard for which a
specific finding must be made upon approval of any site plan or conditional use action.
~ Inspection and monitoring of business premises, to ascertain that facilities
and procedures exist and are utilized to properly manage hazardous materials and
wastes commonly occurring as a result of existing or proposed activities, shall be
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continued through current processes related to the Wellfield Protection Program,
Industrial Pretreatment Program, and Fire department inspections. -
Policy A-2.3 The City of Delray Beach shall prohibit the establishment of hazardous
waste storage, transfer, or generating facilities.
Ob_iective A-3
Specific programs shall be implemented to monitor, enforce, reduce, eliminate, and
provide alternative disposal methods with respect to the everyday use of material which
may be hazardous and which would contaminate our water supply shall be
implemented.
Policy A-3.1 The current program of monitoring and inspection of industrial and
commercial sites shall be maintained through the allocation of adequate staff to such
duties.
Policy A-3.2 The City supports public education programs to provide awareness of the
impacts of the improper disposal of household hazardous waste.
Policy A-3,3 The City supports the continuation of monthly collection at the local
transfer station of all household hazardous wastes by the Solid Waste Authority.
Policy A-3.4 The City supports the continuation of a central collection site, under the
jurisdiction of the Solid Waste Authority, to which the public may bring and deposit
household hazardous wastes.
Objective A-4
To mitigate against future water shortages, a series of activities shall be undertaken
which reduce consumption, minimize waste, and generally protect water resources.
These activities shall be directed toward a 10% reduction of water use, from the 1989
per capita consumption level of 196 gallons per person per day, by the year 2000.
Policy A-4.1 The City's current water conservation regulations shall, on a regular basis,
be brought to the attention of the public. Vehicles for public information shall include;
posting of literature in City Hall and along major roads, utility bills, neighborhood
newsletters, and press releases.
Policy A-4,2 The City shall continue to implement the current program for retrofitting of
existing interior plumbing systems through distribution of water conservation kits, and
shall publicize this program through the "News for Neighborhoods". The City shall also
continue to implement up-to-date building code requirements for water conserving
fixtures in new construction.
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Policy A-4.3 The City shall encourage a broad range of water-saving irrigation
techniques through the continued enforcement of the landscape code.
Policy A-4.4 Wherever possible, the City shall use xeriscape instead of traditional
landscaping on City property. As a part of the submittal of any landscape plan, a
xeriscape approach must be considered.
Policy A-4.$ Water which flows in canals or drainage lakes shall be used wherever
possible for irrigation of golf courses and open space areas. The possibility of such
water use shall be explored during the review of any development plans which are in
proximity of such a water source.
Policy A-4.6 The City shall continue its present policy of requiring a water source, other
than City water, for irrigation purposes in geographically defined areas of the City.
Policy A-4.7 The City, through the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Board,
shall continue to monitor the area of effluent reuse with the ultimate goal of reclaiming
and reusing more effluent from the wastewater treatment plant if and when such a
program becomes technically and economically feasible. Priorities for expansion of
effluent reuse should be on golf courses in the City, and in the Coastal Planning Area.
Policy A-4.8 Whenever water wells are discontinued from use, they shall be plugged
and sealed as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Policy A-4.9 The City of Delray Beach hereby supports the public education programs
and emergency powers of the South Florida Water Management District with respect to
the conservation of water sources and shall, when such programs and activities are
imposed by the District, impose those similar restrictions which are available under the
City's emergency water conservation powers.
GOAL AREA "B" NATURAL RESERVATIONS AND SENSITIVE LANDS WHICH
PROVIDE HABITAT AND CONTAIN NATIVE VEGETATION
WHICH ARE VITAL TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THIS COMMUNITY SHALL BE
CONSERVED AND PROTECTED.
Ob_iective B-1
The City shall undertake efforts, through the following policies, to protect natural
reservations and environmentally sensitive areas.
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Policy B-1.1 Publicly-owned environmentally sensitive areas have been identified on
the Future Land Use Map by an "Open Space - Conservation" symbol. The FIND _
parcels 645 and 650 have been zoned into the conservation zone district. These
designations shall be maintained in order to further Objective B-1.
Policy B-1.2 The City shall develop a program, in FY 97/98, to preserve the Hurricane
Pines parcel along S.E. 10th Street to the extent feasible through sensitive site
planning, or mitigate its development through a form of mitigation banking.
Policy B-1,3 An interpretative trail system shall be created within Leon Weekes
Environmental Preserve upon completion of the prescribed burn program currently
underway.
Policy B-1.4 The City-owned park site in the Hammock Reserve area shall be
developed with primarily passive uses to maximize retention of the existing native plant
communities.
Policy B-1.5 The 4 acre oak hammock in the Hammock Reserve development shall
continue to be preserved as a environmentally sensitive site.
Poli~y B-1.6 Natural reservations which exist as historic sites shall be protected
through the continued implementation and enforcement of the City's Historic
Preservation Ordinance.
Poli~y B-I.7 The City's Landscape Ordinance shall provide for the removal of existing
invasive exotic species such as Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, and Melaleuca on
private property as development and/or redevelopment occurs. It shall also prohibit the
planting or cultivation of these species anywhere within the City.
Ob_iective B-2
Programs of education and regulation shall be implemented to increase public
awareness and provide for the protection of flora and fauna. Regulatory measures
shall ensure the protection, preservation, conservation, and appropriate use and
protection of fisheries, wildlife and marine habitats which serve as habitat for
endangered and threatened plant and animal species.
Poli~y B-2.1 The submission of a biological survey and a habitat analysis shall
accompany land use requests for plan amendments, rezonings, and site plan approval.
However, the requirement shall not apply to small parcels, developed parcels, or where
it is apparent that there are no such resources.
Policy B-2.2Whenever and wherever significant or sensitive flora and fauna
communities are identified, plans shall be required to preserve the habitat to the extent
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~gJ[c,~y_~,~ A tree permit shall be necessary to remove or destroy any tree which has
a diameter of four inches or greater.
policy B-2.4 The City supports the maintenance of speed limits on the Intracoastal
Waterway in order to provide a degree of protection for the Manatee.
Ob_iective B-3
The City shall implement programs and techniques to protect property from erosion and
deterioration created by the impacts of wind and flowing water.
Policy B-3.1 The City shall continue to control erosion from wind and flowing water
through the building permit review and inspection process and the soil erosion control
ordinance.
Policy EI-3.2 The City supports Palm Beach County's program to restore and protect
the shoreline of Lake Ida. In addition, the City supports continuing monitoring of
boating activity in the lake to assure that this activity does not produce adverse impacts
on the shoreline.
Policy lB-3.3A program to accommodate necessary repair, replacement, and
maintenance of City-owned seawalls along the Intracoastal Waterway shall be retained.
Ob_iective B-4
The City shall continue to implement its beach erosion control program and the
environmental protection and enhancement aspects of its Beach Renourishment
Program.
Policy B-4.1 As a part of the City's ongoing beach renourishment and protection
program, the existence of pedestrian accesses to the beach shall be maintained and
enhanced through the continuation of the dune management program. Where
necessary to control erosion, accesses shall be enhanced in accordance with the
Beach Access Study.
Policy [~-4.2 The City shall continue to implement the Sea Turtle Conservation
Program, which includes monitoring of nesting and hatching activity, and enforcement
of lighting restrictions.
Policy B-4.3 The City shall continue to implement its dune protection and enhancement
programs, which include management of the dunes at the municipal beaches and
regulation of private development activities.
Policy B-4.4 The City shall maintain existing programs to protect offshore reefs and
marine habitat through monitoring and management of beach renourishment
construction activities.
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GOAL AREA "C" THE QUALITY OF THE AIR AND THE RECREATIONAL
WATERWAYS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE TO BE PROTECTED
AND ENHANCED.
Ob_iective C-1
The level of air quality exceeds minimum FDEP standards pursuant to Florida
Administrative Code Rule 17-2.300. The City shall continue efforts to maintain this
condition through support of motor vehicle inspections and air quality regulations, and
the high level of maintenance of its fleet.
The City shall support and participate in regional efforts to protect and enhance the
quality of waterways, including Lake Ida, the drainage canal system, and the
Intracoastal Waterway.
Policy C-2,1 The City shall encourage continued monitoring and enhancement of the
Lake Ida water quality by the responsible agencies, with the goal of achieving a level of
water quality that will allow swimming.
Policy C-2.2 The City shall seek the placement of signs on the Intracoastal Waterway
discouraging discharge of litter and emphasizing the location of public sewage pump- _
out stations.
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OPEN SPA CE AND RECREATION
E I_EMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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B^CKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. OS - 1
INVENTORY ....................................................................................................................................... OS -1
ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................................... OS - 3
CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................................. OS o 11
NEEDS ^ND RECOMMEND^TIONS ................................................................................................ OS - 14
GO^LS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ OD - 16
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 0S-1 INVENTORY OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES ............................................... OS - 4
TABLE 0S-2 INVENTORY OF SCHOOL RECREATION FACILITIES ............................................. OS - 5
TABLE 0S-3 INVENTORY OF PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES ...................................... OS - 6 - 7
TABLE 0S-4 STATE GUIDELINES COMPARISON FOR PARK LANDS (1996) ............................ OS - 10
TABLE 0S-5 STATE GUIDELINES COMPARISON FOR PARK LANDS (BUILDOUT) .................. OS - 10
TABLE 0S-6 COMPARISON WITH FACILITIES STANDARDS (1996) .......................................... OS - 12
TABLE 0S-7 COMPARISON WITH FACILITIES STANDARDS (BUILDOUT) ................................ OS - 15
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEA CH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
I~ Delray Beach Open Space & Recreation Element (Strategic Planning Group, Inc.,
1989)
~1 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
The source documents, and other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning and Zoning Department offices located at
100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
INVENTORY
The following summary is prepared to facilitate review with the requirements of
Administrative Rule 9J-5. As a summary, only significant items are highlighted. The
source documents should be referred to for more information.
PARK AND RECREATION LANDS INVENTORY
Recreation areas can be classified as either "resource based" or "activity based".
Resource based facilities exist around natural resources such as beaches and lakes,
and are generally used for hiking, swimming, boating, picnicking, and other activities
adaptable to the resource. Activity based facilities are built for a particular activity, such
as tennis or baseball. Recreation facilities can also be classified as active or passive.
The City's Parks and Recreation Department seeks to provide sufficient facilities in all
these categories to meet the needs of its citizens and visitors.
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The City provides 127 acres of activity based recreation facilities, excluding golf
courses. An additional 247 acres are considered resource based, including the
beaches, Lake Ida, conservation parcels, and the golf courses. Not counted in these
totals, but contributing to the recreation and open space inventory of the City, are
specialty facilities such as nature centers and museums, schools whose recreation
facilities are available to the community under joint use agreements, and urban district
parks under the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County.
RECREATION FACILITY INVENTORY BY CATEGORY
Activity Based Recreation Facilities
Community Center/Tennis Center 9.7 acres
Veterans Park 7.0 acres
Pompey Park 20.0 acres
Southwest Park 6.0 acres
Barwick Park 9.5 acres
Currie Commons 2.0 acres
Miller Park 29.0 acres
Merritt Park 3.0 acres
Boy Scout Hut 5.0 acres
Catherine Strong Center 10.0 acres
Delray Beach Full Service Center 22.0 acres
Oakmont Mini Park 1.5 acres
1-95 Mini Parks 1.4 acres
Worthing Park 1.0 acres
TOTAL 127.1 acres
Resource Based Recreation Facilities
Lake Ida Park (11th Street) 3.5 acres
Knowles Park 3.0 acres
City Marina 0.9 acres
Municipal Beach/Atlantic Dunes Park 22.5 acres
Leon VVeekes Environmental Preservation Area 12.0 acres
Delray Oaks (County) 24.6 acres
Donnelly Tract Preservation Area 1.7 acres
Municipal Golf Course 137.0 acres
Lakeview Golf Course 42.0 acres
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Special Facilities
Beach Parking Facilities
Sarah Gleason Park
Old School Square
Cason Cottage
Monterey House Historic Structure
Spady House Historic Structure
Sandoway House Nature Center (proposed)
Schools With Joint Use Agreements
Atlantic High School
Carver Middle School
Plumosa Elementary
Pine Grove Elementary
Orchard View Elementary
Spady Elementary
Banyan Creek Elementary
County Urban District Parks
Caloosa Park
Lake Ida Park
Morikami Park
RECREATION FACILITIES
Within recreation areas, amenities and facilities are provided to meet the demand for
leisure opportunities for all segments of the community. Besides facilities provided by
the City and County (Table OS-1), numerous recreational amenities are provided by
local schools (Table OS-2) and by private developments (Table OS-3).
ANAL YSIS
The provision of open space and recreation in a community, relative to broad
standards, existing natural features, and its demographic demands, is an important
factor in the quality of life of the community, and its ability to attract and retain
businesses which fuel its economy.
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Delray Beach has been a mature, and nearly built-out City for some time, even before
the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in 1989. With much of its residential growth
occurring in the 1970's through the 1980's, a large part of the newer development
pattern consists of planned communities which provide some or all of the recreational
needs of their residents. Swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and golf
courses are common. Like many such communities, the City has already met the
national and state standards for parks and open space.
The natural features of the area include the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway,
coupled with a climate perfect for the enjoyment of outdoor activities, especially water
related activities. The City has made good use of these features, with one and one-half
miles of public beach, boat ramps and other access to the Intracoastal Waterway, and
an extensive park system.
Demographically, the City poses an interesting mix for recreation planners. A
significant segment of the population is older adults, providing a high demand for
certain leisure activities such as beach recreation, golf, tennis, shuffleboard and arts
and crafts. While much of this demand is satisfied by the amenity packages within
residential developments, the City provides opportunities for older residents without
ready access to on-site facilities. At the same time, the City provides opportunities for
children and young adults, family activities, and team sports. Programs and facilities
are provided for all economic segments of the community, and all geographic areas.
As will be seen throughout this analysis, Delray Beach has moved past the provision of
basic open space and recreation facilities, to strive to satisfy the entire community's
demand for leisure opportunities at the highest level of quality.
There are three guidelines that apply to the provision of open space and recreation in
Delray Beach. The first is an overall measure of open space, set forth in the 1986
Citizen's Policy Guide to the Future Land Use Element, of three acres per 1,000
residents. The amount of land currently provided in activity based recreation facilities,
the municipal beaches, and the two public golf courses, establishes an existing level of
service of 7.5 acres per 1,000 residents, far exceeding the general guideline.
The City has adopted the State of Florida Recreation Guidelines, and National Park,
Recreation and Open Space Standards as the desired level of service (LOS) standard
for its park system. This LOS is found in Objective A-1 of the Open Space and
Recreation Element. In applying the guidelines, it is appropriate to include the facilities
provided by the City, County, School Board, and private developments to achieve a
complete picture of the service provided. The guidelines address two factors of park
and recreation facilities: the number of parks available in specific categories, and the
recreation facilities within those parks.
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LAND FOR RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection guidelines are the City's standard
of comparison for the provision of land area for open space and recreation. In order to
compare the City's parks to the guidelines, the service population is used to calculate
the number of facilities needed in each category, both for the 1995 permanent
population of 50,195 and for the estimated effective build out population of 75,000. In
addition, the existing parks were categorized (neighborhood park, community park, etc.)
based on the existing facilities, providing a functional classification system. It should be
noted that this classification method is not always clear cut, as community parks include
all the facilities of a neighborhood park, but are larger. In addition, some of the City's
parks in a particular category are either smaller or larger than the guideline. When
viewed from a functional perspective, though, these inconsistencies are eliminated.
The term "playground" was used to refer to the categories of equipped play area and tot
lot. Many of the playgrounds are located within other parks, so no specific acreage was
assigned to them. Parks were assigned to the other three applicable functional
classifications as follows:
Neighborhood Parks
Merritt 3 acres Currie Commons 2 acres
Barwick 9.5 acres Southwest Park (undeveloped) 6 acres
Knowles 3 acres Lake Ida (11th Street) 3.5 acres
Veterans7 acres Boy Scout Hut 5 acres
Miller 29 acres Catherine Strong 10 acres
Plumosa Elementary School
Atlantic High School
Carver Middle School
Pine Grove Elementary
Banyan Creek Elementary
Community Parks
Community Center/Tennis Center 9.7 acres
Pompey 20 acres
Delray Beach Full Service Center 22 acres
Urban District Parks
Atlantic Beaches 22.5 acres
Caloosa (County) 64.5 acres
Lake Ida (County) 209.0 acres
Morikami (County) 207.0 acres
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STATE GUIDELINES COMPARISON FOR PARK LANDS (1996)
FAClLITY~ GUIDE, CITY SCHOOLS COUNTY~ PRIVATE TOTAL ABOVE!/
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Playground 20 11 4 2 10 27 +7
Neighborhood 10 10 5 .... 15 +5
Community 2 2 1 .... 3 +1
Urban District 1 1 -- 3 -- 4 +3
Source: Outdoor Recreation In Florida, 1994, State of Flodda Department of Environmental
Protection, Division of Parks and Recreation.
City of Delray Beach, 1996.
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STATE GUIDELINES COMPARISON FOR PARK LANDS
(BUILDOUT)
Playground 30 28 - 2
Neighborhood 15 16 +1
Community 3 3 ---
Urban District 2 4 +2
Source: Outdoor Recreation In Florida, 1994, State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Recreation.
City of Delray Beach, 1996.
The City fares quite well in a comparison to accepted standards for the provision of
parks. The City exceeds the standards in all categories for the existing population. At
the effective buildout population of 75,000, deficiencies appear in the category of
playgrounds. The deficiency in playgrounds can be made up through provision of
additional facilities in existing parks and in new housing developments (through existing
land development regulations).
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES
The City has adopted both the State and National standards for park facilities. This
leads to some inconsistencies in application, since the standards do not correspond in
all cases. In addition, the State guidelines list a minimum, maximum, and median -
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category for provision of facilities. For the purposes of this analysis, the median State
guideline was used for each facility. Further, comparisons were made to the strictest of
the two standards (State or National).
Assessing recreation facilities relative to the strictest of the two applicable guidelines
reveals a current deficiency only in the category of boat ramps. This deficiency will be
eliminated through the development of FIND parcel MSA 650, or construction of
additional boat ramps at Knowles Park. For the buildout demand, planned facility
additions were added to the existing total. At buildout, deficiencies again appear only in
boat ramps (5). There may be no way to eliminate the deficiency, since future
development of boat ramps will be constrained by State restrictions on boating facilities
for manatee protection. Further, the deficiency itself is questionable. The State
guideline for boat ramps is three times the National standard (15 vs. 5), which leads
one to question the applicability of the State guideline. For the purpose of this analysis,
the City must acknowledge that the State guideline for boat ramps is unlikely to be met,
but that the number of boat ramps will provide an acceptable level of service for the
community.
CONCLUSIONS
The City will have sufficient recreation facilities at build-out to meet the adopted
standards so long as planned improvements are made. There will be an on-going need
to assure that facilities are provided in a timely manner.
While the City has sufficient park lands to meet standards, the distribution of land at the
neighborhood level could be improved. Surplus public land could be converted into
mini-parks, designed and supported by the neighborhood residents. These mini-parks
could enhance the beauty and quality of neighborhoods and provide a "common" for
community interaction.
Several existing recreational facilities were identified as needing improvement to
increase their quality of service. These include:
The Community Center, in which some of the multi-purpose room space has been
converted to office use housing additional staff. A possible building expansion
should be investigated to provide both needed office space and maximize multi-
purpose room space for program needs.
Sarah Gleason Park, which formerly housed the Ocean Rescue Headquarters, is
underutilized since the construction of the new headquarters for Ocean Rescue. In
addition, the restrooms on the site are in need of renovation. Plans for renovation
and optimal use of this small but high-profile site are needed.
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Additional lighting for existing fields at the Full Service Center and Carver Middle
School, both owned by the School Board, would help satisfy a demand for evening
activities, particularly for adult athletics. A program needs to be developed for
lighting these fields.
Beyond meeting guidelines and standards, the City has identified a number of
programs and activities to improve the scope, quality, and delivery of leisure services to
all segments of the community. These items were identified in the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report (EAR) process, by task teams which included staff and residents. The
items are treated in detail in the EAR, and include the following:
Development of a scenic recreation pathway network for pedestrians and bicyclists.
This network would make use of existing resources where possible, such as canal
rights-of-way. The network could be a strolling and biking destination, separate from
the street system, which could take advantage of natural areas and views.
A need identified in the originally Visions 2005 Assembly is to develop incentives to
attract privately owned and operated recreation facilities, particularly those providing
services to young people. As a beginning, the Land Development Regulations
should be analyzed to identify unnecessary barriers and disincentives related to the
establishment of private recreational facilities.
The potential for further improvement was seen in the scope of recreational services
provided, and the range of participants served. To achieve significant results, the
City will need to act as a catalyst and clearinghouse for other public and private
community partners. For example, the City could act as an information exchange to
encourage and publicize recreational activities by organizations throughout the City.
The City could offer encouragement to other partners, such as religious and social
organizations, to sponsor and produce leisure programs for the community as a
whole. The City could diversify its recreation programs to offer more alternative
sports, music, drama, and arts and crafts activities.
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summarizing from the above and drawing upon additional information from the source
documents, the following needs and recommendations are put forth from the Open
Space and Recreation Element:
Development of the southwest park site.
Opportunities may exist for providing additional access to the Intracoastal
Waterway, preserving natural areas, and providing public park areas through _
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development of the FIND parcel (MSA 650), additions to the boat ramps at Knowles
Park, and enhancement of existing street ends at the Intracoastal Waterway.
[] Establish at least two additional playgrounds prior to build-out.
[] Develop a scenic recreation network for bicycles and pedestrians.
[] Encourage siting of appropriate private recreational facilities within the City.
[] Develop a program, with funding requirements, to establish an information
exchange, staffed by City personnel, to act as a clearinghouse to encourage and
publicize recreational activities to meet the needs of all cultural and age groups.
[] Encourage other community partners, including religious and social organizations, to
join in the effort to provide leisure programs and activities for the community as a
whole.
Develop a program, with funding requirements, to diversify recreational programs to
offer more alternative sports, music, drama, arts and crafts and youth-in-government
programs.
E! Develop a program to establish small parks in neighborhoods. The program would
include identification of vacant or surplus parcels, and strategies to assure that the
neighborhood determines that parameters of the park and is responsible for
construction and operating costs. Such strategies should rely heavily on existing
neighborhood associations as the originating, motivating and organizing forces.
El Expand the Community Center to provide needed office space while maximizing
multi-purpose room space for program needs.
[] Develop a program, with funding requirements, for the reuse of Sarah Gleason Park.
El Develop a program, with funding requirements, for field lighting at the Full Service
Center and Carver Middle School. The program will include cost sharing by the
School Board.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES -
GOAL AREA "A" RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES
Objective A-1 Level of Service Adopted
PolicyA-l.1 Maintenance of L.O.S.
Objective A-2 Provision of Recreation Facilities
Policy A-2.1 Additional Services to be Provided
PolicyA-2.2 Methods of Providing Additional Service
PolicyA-2.3 AnnualAllocation Required
PolicyA-2.4 Scenic Recreation Network
PolicyA-2.5 Bicycle Safety Education
Policy A-2.6 Catherine Strong Center and Full Service Center
PolicyA-2.7 Neighborhood Mini-parks
PolicyA-2.8 Community Center Expansion
Policy A-2.9 Reuse of Sarah Gleason Park
PolicyA-2.10 Field Lighting
Policy A-2.11Criteria for Increasing ClP Priority
Policy A-2.12Criteria for Increasing ClP Priority
Policy A-2.13Criteria for Increasing CIP Priority
Objective A-3 Public - Private Partnerships
Policy A-3.1 Tots Lots and Recreation Areas Required in New Residential Developments
Policy A-3,2 Public Role in the Arts and Culture
Policy A-3.3 Youth Activities
Policy A-3.4 Joint Use Programs with the School District
PolicyA-3.5 Information Exchange
Policy A-3.6 Provision of Leisure Programs and Activities
PolicyA-3.7 Provision of Diversified Recreation Programs
Objective A-4 Private Recreational Facilities
Policy A-4.1 LDR Analysis Re: Private Recreational Facilities
Policy A-4.2 Staff Assistance to Developers
GOAL AREA "B" OPEN SPACE
Objective B-1 Retention of Open Space
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PolicyB-l.1 View Corridors
Policy B-1.2 Street Beautification Programs
Policy B-1.3 Entry Features and Landscape Buffers
Objective B-2 Preservation of Natural Areas
Policy B-2.1 Preservation of"Conservation Areas"
Policy B-2.2 Zoning Requirements
Policy B-2.3 Beach Pedestrian Access
Objective B-3 Accessibility
Policy B-3.1 Access to the Intracoastal Waterway
Policy B-3.2 Beach Access
Objective B-4 Passive Area Public Access and Facilities
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GOAL AREA "A" RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES WHICH
ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, PROVIDE FOR FAMILY -
RECREATION AND INTERACTION WITH OTHERS, AND
PROMOTE THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY SHALL RECEIVE
HIGH PRIORITY IN THE INVESTMENT OF THE CAPITAL
RESOURCES OF THE CITY.
Ob_iective A-1
The City hereby adopts the Department of Natural Resources Standards for Park
Facilities in Florida, and the National Park and Recreation and Open Space Standards,
as shown in this Element as measures for "level of service" applicable to parks,
recreation, and open space in Delray Beach.
Policy A-1.1 The City shall maintain the adopted level of service for all recreational
facilities through build-out.
Ob_iective A-2
Park and recreation facilities shall be adequately and efficiently provided through
implementation of the following policies:
Policy A-2,1 The City shall provide additional park, recreation, and open space
facilities through enhancement of existing facilities, major capital improvements, and the
provision of new services to geographic areas which do not have facilities readily
available to them.
Policy A-2.2 The City, through the Parks and Recreation Department, shall place its
first recreation priority on the provision of facilities for activities which serve all residents
of the community and which can be achieved through completing the development of
existing park areas, enhancing existing facilities, and adding specialized items such as
playgrounds to existing facilities.
Policy A-2.3 Funds shall be allocated, on an annual basis, for the purpose of achieving
Policy A-2.2. This mechanism shall only be one of the funding sources which are
applied to meeting that policy,
Policy A-2.4 The City shall strive to develop a scenic recreational network for
pedestrians and bicyclists. This network should make use of existing resources where
possible, such as canal rights-of-way. In this way the scenic network would be similar
to the rails-to-trails concept. Development of the network is not seen as a high priority
work item, but every opportunity to advance such a network should be taken.
Policy A-2.5 The City shall continue to support and expand bicycle safety education _
programs for both children and adults.
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Policy A-2.6 The City shall develop a program, in FY 98/99, to improve and upgrade
the recreation facilities at the Catherine Strong Center, and shall work with the School
Board to assure maintenance and improvement of the recreation facilities at the Full
Service Center.
Policy A-2.7The City shall develop a program to establish small parks in
neighborhoods. The program would include identification of vacant or surplus parcels,
and strategies to assure that the neighborhood determines the parameters of the park
and is responsible for construction and operating costs. Such strategies should rely
heavily on existing neighborhood associations as the originating, motivating and
organizing forces. Program development shall occur in FY 97/98.
.P_.~Z[i.g~L~,~ Provide needed office space in the Community Center while maximizing
multi-purpose room space for program needs. The expansion of the Community
Center, or other solutions to the need to accommodate office and program space,
should be a funding priority in the Comprehensive Plan.
PQlicy A-2.9 The City shall develop a program, with funding requirements, for the reuse
of Sarah Gleason Park (southwest corner Atlantic/AIA). Program development shall be
completed in FY 97/98.
Policy A-2.10 The City shall develop a program, with funding requirements including
cost sharing by the School Board, for field lighting at the Full Service Center and Carver
Middle School. Program development shall be completed in FY 97/98.
Policy A-2.1'1 Whenever the accomplishment of one or more of the activities cited
can be achieved through major investment in an existing facility, such a situation shall
be a justification for raising the priority of the major capital improvement on the capital
improvement list.
Policy A-2.'12 The priority of a specific project may move up if it is funded from a
dedicated revenue source and that funding is sufficient to accommodate the
improvement (e.g. golf course improvement funded by a golf cart surcharge).
Policy A-2.13 The priority of a specific project may move up if there is a contribution
from the private sector, or other sources, or area development/redevelopment can be
coordinated with its construction.
Objective A-3
The provision of recreation facilities and programs for the future well-being of this
community is a joint responsibility of both the public and private sectors. That
partnership shall be continued by each body taking an appropriate role as expressed in
the following policies.
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Policy A-3.1 Tot lots and recreational areas, serving children from toddlers to teens,
shall be a feature of all new housing developments as part of design to accommodate
households having a range of ages. This requirement may be waived or modified for
residential developments located in the downtown area, and for infill projects having
fewer than 25 units.
Policy A-3,2 The role of the Parks and Recreation Department in fulfilling community
needs in culture and the arts shall continue to focus on programs. Private and quasi-
public groups (e.g. Old School Square Foundation, Public Library, Atlantic Avenue
Merchants Association, Historic Society, etc.) should be encouraged to provide facilities
necessary to accommodate the arts (e.g. auditorium, indoor concerts, and the
performing arts). The City shall provide reasonable assistance to such groups in as
much as such efforts relate to the overall economic development of the community.
Policy A-3.3 The City shall continue to develop and sponsor programs for youth
activities.
Policy A-3.4 The City, through the Parks and Recreation Department, shall continue its
formal relationship and program with the school district for the joint use of school
grounds for active sports such as soccer and for the creation of educational programs
such as use of the nature and interpretative trails.
Policy A-3.5 The City shall develop a program, with funding requirements, to establish -
an information exchange, staffed by City personnel, acting as a clearinghouse to
encourage and publicize recreational activities to meet the needs of all cultural and age
groups. Program development shall be completed in FY 97/98.
Policy A-3.6 The City shall continue to encourage other community partners, including
religious and social organizations, to join in the effort to provide leisure programs and
activities for the community as a whole.
Policy A-$.7 The City shall develop a program, with funding requirements, to diversify
recreational programs to offer more alternative sports, music, drama, arts and crafts
and youth-in-government programs. Program development shall be completed in FY
97/98.
Ob_iective A-4
The provision of recreational facilities by the private sector is an important factor in the
quality of life in the entire community, especially for teenagers and young adults. The
City shall encourage the siting of appropriate private recreational facilities within the
City through the provision of informational services, and consideration of innovative,
quality development proposals.
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Policy A-4.1 The City shall consider modifications to the Land Development
Regulations with regard to private recreational facilities, including the number of
permitted, vs. conditional, recreational uses allowed in commercial zoning districts.
Policy A-4.2 The City shall establish, within the Planning and Zoning Department, a
staff level task team to assist potential developers of private recreational facilities.
GOAL AREA "B" AN OPEN SPACE RETENTION AND ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM SHALL BE PURSUED IN ORDER TO ENRICH THE
QUALITY OF LIFE IN DELRAY BEACH AS WELL AS
ENHANCING PROPERTY VALUE AND THE COMMUNITY
AESTHETIC
The retention of open space areas is vital to meeting the overall themes of the
Comprehensive Plan. Part of the image of open space is that of vistas and
streetscapes. The maintenance of vistas and enhancement of the streetscapes are
objectives which shall be accomplished through the following:
P¢lic¥ B-I.I Large open space areas like golf courses and lakes, when developed
within a subdivision, shall be located so that they provide a view corridor for the general
public. Similarly, common areas which are a part of new developments shall be
located, in some degree, contiguous to the external street system and likewise provide
a view corridor.
P~JJ.~C_J~_~t~ The City shall continue its on-going street beautification efforts, including
programs such as Adopt-A-Tree, landscaping upgrades as part of street construction
projects, and an emphasis on providing sufficient funds to maintain existing landscaping
at a high level.
Policy B-1.3 New developments shall provide central focal points at entries and
landscape buffers along the external (arterial, collector) streets which service them.
Back-lotting of individual homes along such streets should be allowed only when
special landscape buffers are provided between the rear yard walls or fences and the
right-of-way.
Ob_iective B-2
Natural areas which provide relief from the urban fabric, provide a glimpse of the natural
environment of South Florida, provide a natural laboratory for exploration of the area's
history, and provide for a balance between the natural and man-made environment
shall be preserved through the following policies.
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Policy B-2.1 The Land Use Map shall identify as "conservation" the following areas -
which shall be preserved:
I~ The FIND parcels 645 and 650 along the Intracoastal;
1~1 The Leon Weekes Environmental Preserve;
I~1 Delray Oaks;
Q The oak hammock in the Hammock Reserve development; and,
D The Donnelley Tract on Palm Trail.
Policy B-;~.2 The Open Space (OS) and Open Space and Recreation (OSR) Zone
Districts of the Land Development Regulations shall be applied to "Recreation", "Open
Space" and "Conservation" parcels. The OS Zone shall provide for distinct standards
applicable to open space lands and to conservation lands.
Policy B-2.3 As a part of the City's ongoing beach renourishment program, the
existence of pedestrian accesses to the beach shall be maintained and enhanced (See
Conservation Policy B-4.1).
Ob_iective B-3
Not only shall existing access to beach areas and the Intracoastal Waterway be
retained, but enhanced with special emphasis placed upon beach accessibility for
residents of Delray Beach. This objective shall be accomplished through the following.
Policy B-$.'I Additional access to the Intracoastal Waterway shall be achieved through
improvements made at the time of development of the FIND parcel (MS^ 650).
Policy B-3.2 Current access points and pathways to the beach shall be enhanced
through the policies which implement Objective B-4 of the Conservation Element.
Ob_iective B-4
The City shall ensure that public access and that passive resource-based facilities (i.e.
trails, wildlife observation areas, etc.) are provided on publicly owned natural areas for
the public use and enjoyment of the site.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINA TION E LEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ lC- 1
BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. lC- 1
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION DATA ........................................................................... lC - 2
INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ....................... lC - 2
STRATEGIC REGIONAL PLAN ......................................................................................................... lC -7
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................ lC- 13
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ lC - 19
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE IC-1 INVENTORY OF ESTABLISHED AGREEMENTS/ACTIVITIES ............................ lC - 3 - 6
TABLE IC-2 INVENTORY OF MECHANISMS/EFFECTIVENESS ............................................. lC - 8 - 12
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
INTRODUCTION
The Intergovernmental Coordination Element is prepared to address the needs and
desires of the City relative to coordinating programs and activities required to fulfill the
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
Pursuant to Rule 9J-5 the City of Delray Beach is required to have established
coordinating relationships with the adjacent unit of governments. Those adjacent units
of government include the City of Boca Raton, City of Boynton Beach, Town of Gulf
Stream, the Town of Highland Beach and Palm Beach County. The need to resolve
growth management issues and incompatible aspects of development with the
neighboring jurisdictions is limited as the planning area for the City is 89% built-out
(acreage basis) and land use patterns along common borders with each of the
neighboring jurisdictions are in place.
There is a need, however for further coordination with the various County, State and
Federal agencies in order to maintain and improve level of service and the service
delivery efforts of those entities as well as meeting common goals, objectives, and
policies contained in the Plan.
There are no designated Areas of Critical State Concern in the City's Planning Area or
immediately adjacent lands, thus there is no need for coordination with the rules,
principles for guiding development, and development regulations for those areas.
There are no dredge spoil disposal sites identified within the City of Delray Beach or in
the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) long range plans.
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
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I~ Delray Beach Intergovernmental Coordination Element (City of Delray Beach, 1989) _
Q 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
The source documents and other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning Department Office located at 100 N.W. 1st
Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION DA TA
The City has established formal agreements with the adjacent units of government of
Palm Beach County, City of Boynton Beach, City of Boca Raton, Town of Highland
Beach and Town of Gulf Stream encompassing programs ranging from law
enforcement services, fire and EMS services, water interconnection services and sewer
services, to beach renourishment projects, wellfield protection and review of
Comprehensive Plan amendments. Established programs and activities are in place
with other agencies which perform services relating to the growth management issues
of the City. These agencies are not limited to governmental entities and incorporate
local, state and federal entities. These entities include the Palm Beach School Board,
other units of government (with no land use authority); Independent Special Districts;
the South Florida Water Management District, Planning Agencies; Regional/State and
Federal Agencies with land use and environmental regulatory authority, and utility
companies which provide services to the City.
Table IC-1 summarizes the on-going programs and activities conducted by the City
with the jurisdictions with which intergovernmental coordination exist.
INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION
The City of Delray Beach has been true to its commitment in participating in
intergovernmental coordination activities to further the goals of the Plan. Table II
provides an inventory of the agencies with which the City has established
intergovernmental coordination programs in order to fulfill the policies set forth in other
elements of the Plan and the requirements established in Rule 9J-5.015.
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Table IC-2 further summarizes the function of the entities inventoried, the office with
primary responsibility for coordination and the mechanism by which the coordinating
relationship exist. The City's intergovernmental coordination activities exist either
through formal actions such as special legislation, intergovernmental agreements,
planning and service agreements or informal actions such as voluntary participation.
By and large the City enjoys excellent coordinating and cooperation with the
participating jurisdictions and few problems have been identified. Where problems
have been detected, the City has been diligent in its efforts to improve the coordinating
relationships. For those agencies (which are discussed below) where problems in the
coordinating relationship persist, resolution has been outside the City's control.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Due to its size and limited contact with the
City [EPA has delegated its responsibility for enforcement to the Department of
Environmental Protection (State)], it is not likely that coordination will improve, or that
improvement is necessary.
Florida Power and Light and Southern Bell Utility Companies: Problems in some service
delivery functions are primarily a result of the corporate downsizing.
South Florida Water Management District: Rigid enforcement of their requirements and
the lack of any waiver or variance procedures provides for a very bureaucratic structure
with little flexibility for varying circumstances.
Children's Services Council: Bureaucratic structure provides limited flexibility with
respect to the allocation of funding.
The City will continue to work towards improving the relationships with those agencies
that we deal with frequently.
STRATEGIC REGIONAL PLAN
The strategic plan prepared by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC)
contains goals, objectives and policies for a number of development related issues.
The goals objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan are not inconsistent
with the Strategic Regional Plan. Further the Interlocal Plan Amendment Review
Committee (IPARC) process ensures that TCRPC is notified of Future Land Use Map
(FLUM) amendments, and the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) process ensures
coordination on developments having a region-wide impact.
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NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS
The various elements of the Comprehensive Plan identify new and/or expanded
programs and activities which are to be coordinated with jurisdictions outside the City.
These programs and activities, usually expressed in objectives and policies, require
intergovernmental coordination to achieve their aims and further the goals of the
element. Therefore, it is appropriate to summarize the activities and programs in the
Intergovernmental Coordination Element as needs. For ease of cross reference, the
location of the programs and activities in their element is cited.
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
Palm Beach County
The City has petitioned Palm Beach County to make changes to its Future Land Use
Map (FLUM) in order to achieve consistency between City and County FLUM
designations within the Delray Beach Planning Area. Once consistency is achieved, the
City shall petition for an interlocal agreement which would allow that the City's FLUM
designation shall be in effect immediately upon annexation of a specific parcel. [Policy
B-3.3]
The City shall work with Palm Beach County Planning Department to address the
annexation of improved property which lacks adequate sewer, water, street and/or
drainage facilities pursuant to the Palm Beach County Annexation Incentive program.
[Policy B-3.5]
Palm Beach County School Board
The City will continue to work with the Palm Beach County School Board to implement
the goals outlined in the "Sharing for Excellence In Schools 1994" plan which
addresses:
Maintaining racially balanced schools.[Policy D-1.1]
Reducing and minimizing the busing of Delray Beach students out of Delray Beach.
[Policy D-2.2]
Encouraging the cohesiveness of neighborhoods by lessening the number of
school attendance districts. [Policy D-2.3]
Providing appropriate infrastructure and physical plan improvements.[Policy D-3.1]
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I~ The provision of a new elementary school in the southeast portion of the City, a new
middle school in or adjacent to the City and a new high school in or adjacent to the
City [Policy D-3.4]
The City will continue to lobby for an equitable amount of funding and resources for
schools located within the City. [Policy D-4.1]
Community Redevelopment Agency
The City shall work with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the
improvement of neighborhoods within the CRA boundaries through the preparation and
implementation of neighborhood and redevelopment plans. [Policy C-1.2]
The City, through its Planning and Zoning Department will provide support and
assistant to the CRA in the preparation of the North Federal Highway Corridor
Improvement Program. [Policy C-1.4]
The City through the Planning and Zoning Department shall develop jointly with the
CRA a special CBD (Central Business District) plan to address the maximum
development which can be accommodated in a competitive market while still retaining
the character of the CBD. [Policy C-4.2]
Pineapple Grove Main Street Organization
The City will continue to support the efforts to revitalize the Pineapple Grove Main
Street area. [Policy C-4.4]
PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Board
Cost Sharing: Prior to commitments for capital expansion at the wastewater
treatment plant, the City Commission will renegotiate the participation (cost sharing)
formula for the expansion that is based on the relative populations and usage of Delray
Beach and Boynton Beach at the time of the expansion. [Policy C~6.2]
Sludge Disposal: Through its membership on the Board, the City Commission will
assure that alternatives to the current method of treated wastewater sludge disposal -
land application - are reassessed at least every two years. [Policy C-6.3]
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Board
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Sludge Disposal: Through its membership on the Board, the City Commission will
assure that alternatives to the current method of treated wastewater sludge disposal -
land application - are reassessed at least every two years. [Policy A-1.4]
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
The City is committed to support the emergency powers of the District with respect to
conservation of water sources. When the District imposes water restrictions, the City
will impose those similar restrictions which are available under the City's emergency
water conservation powers. [Policy A-4.9] This program is already institutionalized in
the City, but implementation of activities may be considered as an expansion of
intergovernmental coordination.
Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management
The City will encourage continued monitoring and enhancement of the water quality in
Lake Ida, with the goal of achieving a level of water quality that will allow swimming.
[Policy C-2.1] Achieving this goal may require coordination with other responsible
agencies.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
The City will seek the placement of appropriate signs along the Intracoastal Waterway
which will discourage the discharge of litter from boats, and emphasize the location of
public sewage pump-out stations. [Policy C-2.2]
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
The City through the Congestion Management System (CMS) shall seek to increase
the number of buses on the Palm Tran routes to reduce headways to 20 minutes in the
peak hours, and 45 minutes in the off-peak hours by 2015. [Policy D-3.4].
The City, through the CMS will seek to add deceleration lanes at Atlantic Avenue/I-95
by the year 2010 to relieve congestion. [Policy D-3.9]
Community Redevelopment Agency
The City will seek to install additional bicycle facilities in the Traffic Concurrency
Exception Area to accommodate and encourage the use of bicycles as transportation.
[Policy D-3.5]
The City shall establish a plan for an in-town shuttle system by the year 2000 to serve
the downtown, Tri-Rail, and the beach with headways of 10-12 minutes. [Policy D-3.6]
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Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) -,
The City shall continue its opposition, as expressed in Resolution No. 86-95, to
increases in the minimum bridge clearances across the Intracoastal Waterway. [Policy
A-7.4]
The City will continue to request that for all arterial and collector roadways projects,
bicycle traffic be accommodated thru emphasis on safer bicycle movements (i.e. 14 foot
outside travel lanes) rather than providing separate bicycle facilities and lanes. [Policy
D-2.1]
The City in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation regional
Commuter Assistance Program shall perform and analyze transportation surveys to
determine the issues and needs for employer based TDM (Transportation Demand
Management) activities. [Policy D-3.1]
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)
The City has been in negotiations with FIND to take over control of several parcels of
surplus land along the Intracoastal Waterway. The City intends to maintain these _
parcels as mangrove preservation areas and limited public access. There is a need to
resolve the negotiations and proceed with the planning for improvement and
management of these sites. [Policies A-2.1, C-4.1, and C-4.2]
Neighboring Communities
The City monitors development proposals in neighboring communities which have the
potential to impact the Intracoatal Waterway, and is committed to resolve adverse
impacts through mediation. [Policy A-2.3]
The City shall, through its membership in the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and
Shores Council, exchange information regarding beach/dune system protection and
management, sea turtle protection, habitat protection and enhancement, and water
quality. [Policy A-4.1]
The City will continue to participate with adjacent governments in responding to their
efforts to implement programs in their comprehensive plans which are directed toward
providing public access, protecting natural resources, and reducing exposure to natural
hazards along the Intracoastal Waterway. [Policy A-4.2]
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Palm Beach County
The City supports the concept of "countywide" application of regulations which are
targeted toward the protection of existing resources. When such measures are
enacted, the City will provide appropriate technical support to assist in the effective
implementation of the measures. [Policy A-4.3]
The City will request that the County study the feasibility of establishing a deep water
artificial fishing reef in the Delray Beach area in conjunction with their artificial reef
program. [Policy B-1.6]
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP):
A boating facility siting plan is being developed by the FDEP for Palm Beach County as
part of the manatee protection plan. The City will closely monitor development of the
plan and provide input to assure that it will maximize opportunities for public access to
the Intracoastal Waterway while protecting the environment. [Policy B-1.2]
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT
Palm Beach County School Board
The City will develop a program with funding requirements, including cost sharing by
the School Board, for field lighting at the Full Service Center and Carver Middle School.
[Policy A-2.10]
The City will continue its formal relationship and program with the School Board for the
joint use of school grounds for active sports such as soccer, and for the creation of
educational programs such as the use of nature and interpretive trails. [Policy A-3.4]
This program is already institutionalized in the City, but implementation of activities may
be considered as an expansion of intergovernmental coordination.
HQU, SING ELEMENT
Community Redevelopment Agency
The City shall establish joint coordination efforts with the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) for the preparation of neighborhood plans for areas located within the
CRA district which are identified as needing "revitalization" [Policy A-5.5].
The City will work to analyze the existing Central Business District regulations to
determine if there are significant regulatory impediments to the development of
residential units in the downtown, and will process the amendments necessary to
eliminate those barriers [Policy B-3.4].
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Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development -
The City will participate in programs such as HOPE 3 and HOME to provide for the
purchase and rehabilitation of existing housing [Policy A-8.2].
Florida Housing Finance Agency
The City will participate in programs such as SHIP (State Housing Initiatives
Partnership) to provide for the purchase and rehabilitation of existing housing [Policy
A-8.2].
Palm Beach County School Board
The City will continue to lobby the Palm Beach County School Board to provide
investment in physical improvements, staff and curriculum in order to have the schools
located in designated rehabilitation and revitalization areas be assets to the
neighborhoods [Policy ^-14.1 ]
The City through interlocal agreements will provide land or funding to facilitate the
improvement of local schools [Policy ^-14.2].
Delray Beach Housing Authority _
The City shall pursue increases in its allotment of Section 8 vouchers/certificate to
provide affordable rental housing [Policy B-1.5].
The City will continue to work toward improving relationships with those entities with
which coordination problems were identified in the assessment section of the Element.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL AREA "A" USE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
Objective A-1 Coordination of Plans
Policy A-1,1 Distribution Prior to Adoption
Policy A-1.2 Consistency with Adjacent Governments
Policy A-1.3 Mediation of Conflicts
Policy A-1.4 Provision of Services and Information
Policy A-1.5 Annexation Coordination
Policy A-1.6 Continuing Application
Policy A-1.7 Adjacent Local Government Notification
Policy A-1.8 Assessment of Local Government Impacts
Objective A-2 Coordination of L.O.S. Standards
Policy A-2.1 Distribution Prior to Adoption
Policy A-2.2 Provision of Information
Policy A-2.3 Resolution of Conflicts
Policy A-2.4 Continuing Application
Objective A-3 School Board Coordination
Objective A-4 Coordinating the needs of other elements
Objective A-5 Improving Intergovernmental Coordination
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GOAL AREA "A" A CONTINUOUS AND COORDINATED EFFORT WHICH _
INVOLVES ALL AFFECTED UNITS OF GOVERNMENT,
REGULATORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL BE MADE
IN PURSUIT OF ACCOMPLISHING THE GOALS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Ob_iective A-I
The City's Comprehensive Plan shall be coordinated with the planning and service
delivery efforts of those units of government and agencies which may be impacted by it.
This objective shall be met through the following:
Policy A-1.1 Notification of proposed plan amendments shall continue to be provided to
all local units of government in Palm Beach County through the Interlocal Plan
Amendment Review Committee (IPARC), and to affected adjacent municipalities and
service providers through direct notification.
Policy A-l,2 Amendments to plans of adjacent units of government shall be reviewed
pursuant to the formal plan amendment review program. The City Manager, or his
designee, is authorized to issue a statement of "intent to object" when the actions of
another municipality may affect the City of Delray Beach. Such situations may be
analyzed by the Local Planning Agency who shall recommend to the City Commission
any formal objection which is to be made. -
Policy A-1.3 Conflicts which may occur in the implementation of the City's
Comprehensive Plan or which may occur in the implementation of the Plan of a
neighboring jurisdiction shall be brought to the attention of the affected jurisdiction in
order to resolve the situation. If an early resolution of the conflict cannot be achieved,
the item will first be taken to the Multi Jurisdictional Issues Coordination Forum for
review and direction. If further resolution is still necessary, the informal mediation
process provided by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Commission shall be
pursued by the City of Delray Beach.
Policy A-1.4 The City Manager's Office through its Planning and Zoning Department
shall maintain a listing of entities affected by this Plan and shall provide to them
information regarding City actions which affect provision of services or plans for
facilities which affect them.
Policy A-1.5 Future annexations by the City of Delray Beach shall be carried out
pursuant to Policy B-3.5 of the Future Land Use Element (Annexation Program) and
shall be consistent with adopted annexation policies of Palm Beach County.
Consistency shall be determined by specific notification of each annexation to the
Planning Director and concurrence by that office.
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Policy A-1.6 This objective and its implementing policies shall be followed for each
proposed plan amendment.
Policy A-1.7 Whenever a development proposal which involves a private land use
petition that requires Local Planning Agency review or implements a development
activity proposed in this Comprehensive Plan and it is located within one-quarter mile of
the boundary of an adjacent unit of government, a copy of the development application
or development activity description shall be provided to the affected unit of government
upon its receipt by the City of Delray Beach.
Policy A-1.8 The staff report prepared for any development application or development
activities proposed in the plan and provided to the Local Planning Agency shall contain
an assessment, if applicable, of how the proposed activity may affect the existing plans
of any adjacent local government.
Ob.iective A-2
The level of service standards contained within this Plan shall be reviewed by and
established in conjunction with the entity which has operational and maintenance or
planning responsibility for such facilities.
P.olicy A-2.1 During review of any Plan amendment which involve changes to the
level of service standard, letters shall be sent to each entity which is affected by a level
of service standard adopted pursuant to this Plan. The letter shall ask for concurrence
with the proposed standard.
Policy A-2.2 Additional information as to the basis of the level of service standard shall
be provided to said entities upon request.
Policy A-2.3 Any conflicts emanating from Policy A-2.1 and which are not resolved
prior to resubmission to D.C.A. shall be taken to the Interlocal Plan Amendment Review
Committee (IPARC) and Multi-Jurisdictional Issues Coordination Forum as appropriate,
for direction and/or mediation.
Policy A-2.4 This objective and its implementing policies shall be followed for each
proposed plan amendment which affects a level of service standard.
Ob_iective A-3
The objectives and policies contained in Goal Area D of the Future Land Use Element
and which provide mutual obligations for the enhancement of schools in Delray Beach
and the furtherance of School District policies shall be coordinated with the School
District, with the goal of implementation of the City's adopted plan entitled "Sharing for
Excellence in Schools 1994".
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Objective A-4
The City shall emphasize the intergovernmental coordination activities needed to
achieve the policies and programs identified in other elements of the Plan, as described
in the Needs and Recommendation section of this Element.
Objective A-5
The City shall seek to improve relationships with those entities with which coordination
problems have been identified.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT E LEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. CI - 1
INVENTORY ....................................................................................................................................... CI - 1
POTENTIAL CAPITAL NEEDS AS IDENTIFIED IN OTHER ELEMENTS ......................................... CI - 2
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND HEALTH SYSTEMS ............................................................................... CI - 3
REVENUE SOURCES AND FINANCING MECHANISMS ................................................................. CI - 4
ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................................... CI - 8
GUIDELINES FOR PRIORITIZING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS .............................. CI - 9
NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................ CI - 11
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES ............................................................................................ CI - 18
REVIEW, MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROGRAM ................................................................ CI - 31
LIST OF TABLES
GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE - FIVE YEAR FORECAST ............................... CI - 12
PLEDGEABLE REVENUE MATRIX ............................................................................................ CI - 13 - 14
DEBT SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ CI - 15 - 16
TABLE CI-GOP-1 - LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS .................................................................. CI - 23
TABLE CI-CIP - FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE FOR .......................... CI - 28 - 30
PROJECTS > $100,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
[3 Capital Improvements Element (City of Delray Beach, 1989)
[3 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
The source documents, along with other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review in the Planning and Zoning Department offices at 100 N.W.
1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
INVENTORY
The inventory of capital improvements consists of programs and projects identified in
other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The time frame of these improvements is
usually five years, through 2002, although some needs have been identified through
build-out.
In Delray Beach, as the City approaches build-out, many of these improvements involve
maintaining the established levels of service for existing facilities through renewal,
replacement, and correction of localized deficiencies in existing systems. These are
most often part of on-going programs, funded annually, such as street resurfacing.
Other capital improvements identified provide new facilities. Many of these
improvements are identified in system master plans (water, sewer, stormwater, etc.) to
improve overall level of service and meet the quality-of-life desires of the community.
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POTENTIAL CAPITAL NEEDS AS IDENTIFIED IN OTHER ELEMENTS _
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Maintain/Replace/Enhance existing facilities
[] Leon Weekes Environmental Preserve Interpretive Trail
[] Continue the beach erosion control program
Provide for projected new conservation facilities
[] Preservation program for the Donnelley Tract
[] Preservation program for the FIND parcels
PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
Maintain/replace existing facilities, equipment and infrastructure
[] Renewal and replacement programs for infrastructure components, including
streets, stormwater management, water, sewer, and buildings and facilities
Mainframe, software and other computer equipment
[] Golf course improvements
El Vehicle replacements
[] I/I reduction program
Provide for projected new facilities, equipment and infrastructure
[] Water main extensions
[] Sewer main extensions
D Aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) facilities
[] Stormwater facilities (Stormwater Master Plan)
[] Stormwater facilities (NPDES permit)
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT
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Maintain/replace existing parks and facilities
I:i Catherine Strong Center improvements
I~ Community Center expansion
~ Sarah Gleason Park reuse
Q Develop new parks and facilities
[3 One additional boatramp (Intracoastal)
Q Two additional playgrounds prior to build-out
l:l Field lighting at Full Service Center and Carver Middle School
Q Southwest park development
r-i Interpretive trail at Leon Weekes Environmental Preserve
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Maintain existing beachfront conditions
121 Beach Nourishment Program
121 Seawall maintenance and repair program
PUBI,,IC EDUCATION AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
The City is completely within the Palm Beach County School District. Within the City
are: one high school, one middle school, and five elementary schools. The Delray
Beach Full Service Center has been established at the site of the former Carver Middle
School providing community-based services including counseling, alternative education
programs, adult education, Head Start and health services.
Provision of appropriate public educational services in Delray Beach is a capital
improvement matter only to the extent of the City's participation with the School Board
in the provision of adequate infrastructure. Otherwise, it is a political matter. Goal Area
'D' of the Future Land Use Element addresses this subject.
The City's health system needs are met by two hospitals within one mile of the City
limits: Bethesda Memorial Hospital and Delray Beach Community Hospital. The
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County Health and Rehabilitation Center is located in the City, along with a County
social services center.
REVENUE SOURCES AND FINANCING MECHANISMS
REVENUE SOURCES:
The City receives revenue from the following major sources, which are described in
detail in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30,
1995, and in the Approved Budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 1995 and
ending September 30, 1996:
General Revenues:
Ad Valorem Property Taxes
Operations - $6.95 per $1,000 of assessed valuation (Maximum $10.00)
Debt Service - $0.85 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, voted debt with no legal
limit except that imposed by the municipality
Sales/Use Taxes
City's distribution of the County gas tax levy on motor and special fuels.
The City receives 33 1/3% of all sums collected on the first six cents levy and 21%
of all sums collected on the second five cents levy.
Franchise Taxes
Derived from the granting of non-exclusive rights to public service companies for
the right to construct, maintain and operate within the corporate limits of the City.
Fees are 6% on electric, 3% on cable television, 1% on local telephone, 5% on gas,
and $42,000 annually from the cabana beach services.
Utility Taxes
Taxes imposed on electricity, metered or bottled gas, and telecommunication
services. Taxes are assessed in the amount of 9.5% on commercial and
residential electric (with a 90 kilowatt hour exemption for residential), 8.5% for
metered or bottled gas, and 7.0% for the purchase of telecommunication services. --
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Intergovernmental Revenue
City's distribution by the State of Florida for cigarette taxes, gas taxes, and mobile
home license taxes.
Fees include a portion of the 5.8% of the 33.9 cents levied on each pack of
cigarettes sold in the County and State Revenue Sharing funds which include
cigarette and gas tax collections, a 1/2 cent sales tax, and a mobile home license
tax which is in lieu of ad valorem tax.
Also included in this category are County, State, and Federal grants for the
Children' s Services Council, Community Policing Officer Grant Program, and the
Parks and Recreation after school programs.
Licenses and Permits
This category includes occupational licenses, building activity permits, and
landlord/tenant permits.
Service Charges
These revenues are derived from a variety of governmental services to include
public safety services (Fire/Emergency Medical Services) to other municipalities
and townships to include Highland Beach and Gulf Stream, tennis operations,
emergency medical services and transport fees, parking fees, and our parks and
recreation and cemetery operations fees and charges.
Fines and Forfeitures
This revenue consists of fines for traffic violations, non-compliance with building
regulations and codes, late payment of property taxes, operating a business without
a current business license, false alarms violations, and for construction without a
permit.
Miscellaneous Revenues
This revenue category consists of interest earnings, contributions from other
entities, and transfers from other funds of the City.
OTHER REVENUES:
Connection Fees
Water $505 per unit
Sewer $800 per unit
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E! Enterprise Funds
Stormwater Utility Fund
Stormwater utility fees
Water and Sewer Fund
Water and sewer rates
Service charges
Sanitation Fund
Garbage, trash, yard trash, bulk waste, and recycling fees
Municipal Marina Fund
Marina slip rentals
Delray Beach Municipal Golf Course Fund
Greens fees, cart rentals, restaurant and lounge charges
Lakeview Golf Course Fund
Greens fees, cart rentals, restaurant and lounge charges
El Expendable Trust Funds
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Cemetery lot fees
Crypt, niche and internment fees
Special Projects Fund
Resident and non-resident donations and fees for special events, activities,
classes, or projects
El Assessment Districts
A legal framework exists for creation of special assessment districts for accelerating
project priorities.
El Special Revenue Funds
Downtown Development Authority (DDA), with a levy of 0.85 mills
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), with tax increment financing
Developers Land Contribution Fund (In-lieu, Parks), $500 per residential unit
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El Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Forfeitures of confiscated property by Police Department
El Community Development Fund
Federal, State and local (County) grants to improve targeted areas of the City
El Beautification Fund
That portion of the utility tax from 7.5% to 8.5% for landscape installation and
maintenance of beautification on median strips and other landscaped areas
FINANCING MECHANISMS:
The financing methods in use by the City include:
r~ Pay as you go from operating and non-operating revenues
~ Short-term and long-term borrowing from banks using operating revenues
~ Short-term capital leasing
El Developer contributions
~ Donations
E! Interim-term borrowing from banks using operating revenues
El Grants, both participating and non-participating
~ Long-term borrowing from municipal bond sales paid for by operating revenues:
· Five (5) outstanding general obligation bonds
· Four (4) outstanding special obligation bonds
· Three (3) outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds
· Seven (7) outstanding capital leases
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ANAL YSlS
Local Policies And Practices
In 1989, the City had significant infrastructure problems. Water lines previously
installed were undersized and deteriorating due to their age. Water pressure was a
problem in several areas. Sewer transmission lines had high levels of salt content, and
infiltration and inflow were also a problem. Storm drainage flooding was significant in
several areas. Streets and sidewalks were in a poor state of repair or non-existent in
several areas. The major arteries of the City were decaying, which was discouraging
use of the downtown area.
Starting in 1989, the City initiated a multi-phased improvement program utilizing bond
issues to resolve these severe infrastructure problems. The City then established
annual renewal and replacement funding to improve and maintain the infrastructure that
was in place or being installed during this period. Instead of focusing on growth dollars
from new development, the City focused more on improving values of existing real
estate. By improving infrastructure and beautifying areas of the City, the main arteries
and the downtown areas were improved to the point that a demand was created for
vacant business buildings and the entire image and reputation of the City was
improved.
Current local practices that guide the timing and location of construction, extension and
increases in capacity for public facilities are described in the Guidelines for Prioritizing
Capital Improvement Projects.
Fiscal Assessment
A current review of the General Fund and Enterprise Funds finds that capital
improvement implementation needs could be accomplished without additional bonds,
and the attendant impacts upon operating costs can be met with conservative increases
in revenue. A five year Forecast of General Fund Revenues and Expenditures is
attached. The City could readily accommodate additional bond expenses, if necessary,
as shown in the attached Pledgeable Revenue Matrix for the City of Delray Beach
schedule and the Debt Summary which shows existing debt service coverage ratios.
Relationship Of Capital Improvement Programming And Implementing The Goals,
Objectives And Policies Of The Land Use Element
The goals, objectives and policies of the Future Land Use Element relate to the
appropriate development of remaining vacant land, the provision of services for
development, the continued renewal and redevelopment of the City, and the
enhancement of the public school system.
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In a city approaching build-out, such as Delray Beach, there are different priorities for
projects than those in a growing community. Large vacant areas without infrastructure
no longer exist, but redevelopment and infill development continue. Major infrastructure
systems such as water, sewer and roads are in place. Capacity for major systems such
as water and wastewater treatment, street networks, and stormwater conveyance are
already sufficient to serve the build out population. Provision of infrastructure to
provide services for new development is the responsibility of developers through the
concurrency review process.
The issues in the community have shifted from providing for the accommodation of new
development to maintaining existing systems, correcting deficiencies in specific
neighborhoods to assure that all parts of the City receive the same level of service, and
providing for the quality of life desired by the community.
There is a hierarchy of needs in a built out community, and decisions regarding the
expenditure of limited funds follow that hierarchy. The section on Prioritization of
Capital Improvement Projects describes the framework within which budget decisions
are made for both the annual Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and the Five Year
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The framework for decision-making, and the CIB and
CIP, implement the goals, objectives and policies contained in the Future Land Use
Element regarding service provision and redevelopment.
GUIDELINES FOR PRIORITIZING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
Introduction
The following describes the framework within which budget decisions are made for both
the annual Capital Improvement Budget and the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Critical Items
Critical items are those which must be satisfied in the current year. They are necessary
to the continued operation of the City and the normal delivery of services to the
community. These items may force changes in project priority, displacing or delaying
scheduled capital projects.
The most important of these are service interruptions. Service interruptions include any
failure in the physical systems of the City which prevent the delivery of a service. For
example, major potable water system breaks, or the failure of the emergency
communication system which would prevent service delivery to a portion or all of the
community. These interruptions are usually unforeseen, but because of their nature,
will take precedence over any other programmed project.
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Other critical (short-term, immediate) needs could include the following:
El storm damage
El facility damage (leaks, roof collapse, etc.)
E;I facility contamination
El emergency equipment breakdown or damage
E] unforeseen, one-time opportunities
Mandatory Items
These are shod term needs which should be satisfied within one year. Similar to critical
needs, they are necessary to the continued optimum operation of the City and the
normal delivery of services to the community. Unlike critical needs, they will not
necessarily displace other planned projects, and can be planned ahead. Examples of
such needs are:
El Corrections of deficiencies in internal (operations) infrastructure
· emergency line department operational deficiencies
· other line department operational deficiencies
· other staff department operational deficiencies
· Correction of deficiencies in external infrastructure
· Legal/contractual requirements and commitments, bond covenants and
commitments to capital projects after bonds are sold, annexation agreements,
and grant requirements
· Maintenance of infrastructure
· Severe neighborhood flooding
· Structural integrity of public facilities
Desirable Items
These are the long term needs identified by the community to maintain and improve
quality of life. These needs should be satisfied in a time frame that exceeds one year
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and can be planned for the most efficient use of available funds. Examples of such
needs include:
Correction of level of service deficiencies in specific neighborhoods.
· extension of infrastructure to inhabited areas where none exists
· upgrading infrastructure to meet the adopted level of service standard
· Improvements to the efficiency of service provision or to productivity
· Provision of new services and facilities
· Upgrading outdated technology
NEEDS AND REGOMMENDA TIONS
Implications of Meeting Identified Needs
Level of Service standard deficiencies have been nearly eliminated. Remaining needs
in this area can be met without bonding or increasing rates.
The City generally follows a "pay-as-you-go" philosophy. While the needs of the City
could be met without such vehicles as bonding or increasing rates and taxes, the time
frame required to fully implement the projects may not be acceptable to the community.
Community desires and overall project cost efficiency may dictate financing for specific
needs.
Needs have been specifically identified, in master plans, for several public facility
categories, including water distribution, wastewater transmission, water supply, and the
stormwater system. It appears that these needs can be met in an acceptable time
frame by relying upon the revenue from their respective enterprise funds.
The stormwater drainage system in portions of the City requires massive renovation to
provide the same level of service provided in newer developments. Relying totally on a
"pay-as-you-go" approach, upgrading the drainage basins City wide will take an
estimated 15 years. The $22,000,000 cost estimate involved in this work does not
include correcting localized drainage problems.
Certain portions of systems, however, are underfunded if the problems of an aging
system are to be addressed in the next ten to fifteen years. These problems include
inflow and infiltration into the sewer system and upgrading of undersized water mains to
provide acceptable fire protection and water pressure.
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE -
FIVE YEAR FORECAST
BUDGET ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
REVENUES (11 FY 97 FY 98 FY 99 FY 00 FY 01 FY 02
AD VALOREM TAXES 19,806,840 20,661,367 21,177,901 21,707,349 22,250,032 22,806,283
AD VALOREM TAXES - DELINQ 103,340 103,340 103,340 103,340 103,340 103,340
SALES AND USE TAXES 1,525,600 1,571,368 1,618,509 1,667,064 1,717,076 1,768,589
FRANCHISE TAXES 3,002,000 3,092,060 3,184,822 3,280,366 3,378,777 3,480,141
UTILITY TAXES 5,174,000 5,329,220 5,489,097 5,653,769 5,823,383 5,998,084
LICENSES/PERMITS 1,996,320 2,056,210 2,117,896 2,181,433 2,246,876 2,314,282
INTERGOVERNMENTAL 4,913,750 5,061,163 5,212,997 5,369,387 5,530,469 5,696,383
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 3,561,050 3,667,882 3,777,918 3,891,255 4,007,993 4,128,233
FINES & FORFEITURES 473,600 487,808 502,442 517,516 533,041 549,032
INTERFUND TRANSFERS 88,000 90,640 93,359 96,160 99,045 102,016
CONTRIB FRM OTHR FDS 2,131,280 2,195,218 2,261,075 2,328,907 2,398,774 2,470,738
RECOVERY OF ADM COST 1,656,510 1,706,205 1,757,391 1,810,113 1,864,417 1,920,349
MISCELLANEOUS (3) 1,397,830 948,955 977,424 1,006,746 1,036,949 1,068,057
SUB-TOTAL 45,830,120 46,971,435 48,274,171 49,613,407 50,990,172 52,405,527
PRIOR YEAR SURPLUS 79,778 56,233 40,007 15,895
PRIOR YR ENCUMBRANCES 172,108
TOTAL REVENUES 46,082,006 47,027,668 48,314,178 49,629,302 50,990,172 52,405,527
EXPENDITURES ~2)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 3,750,972 3,863,501 3,979,406 4,098,788 4,221,752 4,348,405
POLICE DEPARTMENT 13,717,848 14,129,383 14,553,265 14,989,863 15,439,559 15,902,746
FIRE DEPARTMENT 9,309,864 9,589,160 9,876,835 10,173,140 10,478,334 10,7927~
PLANNING AND ZONING 751,609 774,157 797,382 821,303 845,943 871,
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT 2,133,323 2,197,323 2,263,242 2,331,140 2,401,074 2,473,106
ENGINEERING 371,363 382,504 393,979 405,798 417,972 430,511
ENV SVC/PUB WORKS 1,706,472 1,757,666 1,810,396 1,864,708 1,920,649 1,978,269
PARKS & RECREATION 5,471,309 5,635,448 5,804,512 5,978,647 6,158,006 6,342,747
TRANSFERS 2,390,318 2,462,028 2,535,888 2,611,965 2,690,324 2,771,034
GRANTS & MISC. EXP 1,795,870 1,849,746 1,905,238 1,962,396 2,021,268 2,081,906
DEBT SERVICE - G.O. 2,233,230 2,232,277 2,212,913 2,214,666 2,212,914 2,213,475
DEBT SERVICE - UTILITY 1,672,280 1,677,615 1,704,261 1,700,028 1,705,024 1,693,045
DEBT SERVICE - OTHER (3) 638,670 147,860 147,860 147,860 147,860 147,860
D. S. - PROPOSED (4) 329,000 329,000 329,000 329,000 329,000
CONTINGENCY 138,878 493 29,420
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 46,082,006 47,027,668 48,314,178 49,629,302 50,990,172 52,405,527
ASSESSED VALUE - 1000'S 2,634,640 2,770,549 2,839,812 2,910,808 2,983,578 3,058,167
OPERATING MILLAGE - CURR 6.95 7.00 7.03 7.05 7.07 7.09~
i DEBT MILLAGE - CURRENT 0.90 0.85 0.82 0.80 0.78 0.761
i DEBT MILLAGE PROPOSED -
ESTIMATED TOTAL MILLAGE 7.85 7.85 7.85 7.85 7.85 7.85
,AD VALOREM TAXES 19,806,840 20,661,367 21,177,901 21,707,349 22,250,032 22,806,283]
(1) Ad Valorem Taxes are based on 2.5% growth; all other revenues are based on 3% growth.
(2) Expenditures are based on 3% growth with the exception of debt service which is based on actual.
(3) Reduction in FYE 98 is due to the payoff of the Bed Tax Note in FYE 97.
(4) Proposed Debt Service is based on principal of $2,500,000, 10 year term, at a rate of 5.75% for
funding of 800 mgz Communication Equipment.
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Another major category of public facilities is the streets system. The City currently
allocates funds annually for such items as street resurfacing, street reconstruction, and
sidewalks. Efforts are made to prioritize such work efficiently and to coordinate with
other programmed work such as water and sewer projects. However, there is no
overall master plan for all the components of a street system, including roadways,
sidewalks, street lights, drainage, and signs and markings. Without such a master plan,
it is difficult to efficiently address problems in the area, and impossible to identify the
proper level of funding needed to provide a uniform and equitable level of service to all
parts of the City.
Proposal for Meeting Identified Needs
The hierarchy of needs expressed in the Guideline for Prioritizing Capital Improvement
Projects should be followed in the development of both annual Capital Improvement
Budgets and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
To fund unforeseen critical items and provide cash flow prior to the receipt of ad
valorem tax distribution, a general fund reserve of 7-10% of the recurring annual
operating budget, excluding major one-time costs such as those related to bonding,
should be maintained.
The specific plans and studies recommended in other elements should be completed to
identify the costs and funding options to implement identified needs. The goal of these
activities should be to correct remedial public facility needs in 10-15 years.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES _
GOAL AREA "A" PUBLIC FACILITIES
Objective A-1 Maintaining and Upgrading Existing Public Facilities
Policy A-1.1 Adherence to CIE/CIP
Policy A-1.2 Service to Unserved Inhabited Areas
Policy A-1.3 Storm Water Facility Fee
Policy A-1.4 Capital Equipment Funding Source
Policy A-1.5 Facility Maintenance Funding Source
Policy A-1.6 Facility Replacement Funding Source
Policy A-1.7 Allocations for Facilities Which Serve Existing Development
Policy A-1.8 General Fund Reserve
Policy A-1.9 Water and Sewer Systems
Objective A-2 Future Growth & Concurrency
Policy A-2.1 Park in the Blood's Grove area
Objective A-3 Programs and Procedures
Policy A-3.1 Five Year Schedule of Capital Improvements
Policy A-3.2 Guidelines for Prioritizing Capital Improvement Projects
Policy A-3.3 Criteria for Amendment of Five Year Schedule
Policy A-3.4 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Capital Improvement Budget (ClB)
Policy A-3.5 Administration and Review of CIP and ClB
Policy A-3.6 Adoption of LOS Standards
Policy A-3.7 Definition of Concurrency
PolicyA-3.8 Grants Guidance
Policy A-3.9 Principals for Debt Management
Objective A-4 Assessment of Development Impacts
Policy A-4.1 Impact Fee Programs
Policy A~4.2 Palm Beach County Traffic Impact Fee Program
Policy A-4.3 Dedications of Right-of-ways
Policy A-4.4 Extension of Public Utilities
Policy A-4.5 Streets and Sidewalk Construction
Objective A-5 Land Use and CIE Coordination
Objective A-6 Limit Public Investment on the Barrier Island
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Objective A-7 Local Planning Agency Finding of Consistency
Policy A-7.1 Consistency
GOAL AREA "B" QUALITY OF LIFE; CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Objective B-1 Implementation of Identified Programs and Activities
Policy B-1.1 Inventory Section Inclusion
Policy B-1.2 Priority Changes Re: Local Amendments
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GOAL AREA "A" THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH SHALL, IN AN EFFICIENT AND
TIMELY MANNER, UNDERTAKE ACTIONS WHICH ARE
NECESSARY TO PROVIDE NEEDED PUBLIC FACILITIES
WHICH ACCOMMODATE FUTURE GROWTH AND WHICH
MEET EXISTING DEFICIENCIES.
Ob_iective A-1
The City shall direct financial resources to the task of maintaining and upgrading
existing public facilities as necessary to assure that the entire City achieves the
adopted levels of service. To this end, the City shall allocate sufficient reserves and
annual recurring funding to address critical needs and system deficiencies. This
objective shall be met through the following policies.
Policy A-1.1 The City shall adhere to the Policies of Objective A-3 which describes the
program for establishing and maintaining the schedule of improvements in the Capital
Improvement Element.
.Policy A-1.2 The City shall strive to coordinate projects for providing water and sewer
services to inhabited areas which do not have such services, with other infrastructure
work in the area and shall include them in the Capital Improvement Plan to optimize
cost efficiency and service delivery.
Poli~yA-l.3 The City shall use the Stormwater Utility Fee to finance drainage
improvements and the related maintenance and administration of the system.
Policy A-1.4 The City shall maintain a funding source for replacement of irreparable or
obsolete office equipment, replacement of computer hardware and replacement of
other major pieces of equipment. Funds for these purposes will be allocated annually
from general funds.
Policy A-1.5 The City shall maintain a funding source for the maintenance and repair of
buildings and facilities, including such items as roof replacement and major structural
repair, in a timely manner to maintain the viability of the facility. Funds for these
purposes will be allocated annually from general funds.
Policy A-1.6 The City shall maintain a funding source for the replacement of irreparable
or obsolete buildings, facilities, and major facility elements and the upgrading of existing
facilities to maintain their ability to deliver the established level of service to the
community. Funds for these purposes will be allocated annually from general funds or
from long-term financing.
Policy A-1.7 The City shall allocate funds annually to maintain and improve public
facilities which serve existing development. _
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Policy A-1,8 The City shall strive to maintain a General Fund Reserve equal to 7-10%
of the recurring annual operating revenue, excluding major one-time costs such as
those related to bonding.
Policy A-1,9 The City shall use water and sewer operating funds to provide for the
repair, replacement, and upgrade of critical components of the water and sewer
systems in the amount of 2.5% of the value of fixed assets excluding land and works in
progress.
Ob_iective A-2
The City shall insure that public facilities which are necessary to accommodate future
growth are provided concurrent with the needs of such development. This objective
shall be achieved through the following:
Policy A-2.'i The six acre park in the Southwest portion of the City shall be developed
by FY 2O00.
Ob_iective A-3
The City of Delray Beach shall establish programs and procedures which require the
provision of needed and desired improvements, as identified in other elements, and
which shall manage the land development process so that needs created by future
development will not exceed the ability of the City to meet them. Such programs and
procedures shall, at a minimum, include the following policies and activities.
Policy A-3.1 The City of Delray Beach hereby adopts the list of capital projects
contained in the five year schedule contained in this element and establishes that all
projects identified shall be carried out in accordance with that schedule or within one
year thereof unless a Comprehensive Plan amendment is adopted to change the
schedule.
Policy A-3.2 The Five Year Capital Improvements Schedule shall be established in
accordance with the Guidelines for Prioritizing Capital Improvement Projects, as
contained in this Element.
Policy A-3.3 The criteria which shall be considered in the amendment and possible
modification of the 5-year schedule shall include the following:
a) The highest priority shall be afforded to activities and projects which eliminate a
public hazard whether it be to health or the reduction of damage potential. (cla)
b) The second highest priority shall be given to public safety equipment replacement.
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c) The third highest priority shall be given to activities and projects which eliminate _
system deficiencies, less than desirable conditions or provide services to unserved,
inhabited areas.
d) Consideration shall be given to impacts upon the availability of funds for the project
and for other projects; when appropriate for the purpose of providing financial
resources for other needs, an activity or project shall be phased over a period of
time.
e) When a project can be combined with another project in the same geographic area,
it shall receive a higher priority e.g. combining needed street improvements with
scheduled water and sewer improvements may accelerate the street improvement
project.
f) When a project will receive significant funding assistance from a development
project or through neighborhood contributions through an assessment district or
other method, it shall be accelerated on the schedule.
g) When a project can be f.unded through an exclusive funding source, it shall have a
priority determined through that funding source regardless of its relationship to
projects which are funded by other funding sources e.g. a park constructed with
dedicated park funding can have a higher priority than a mandatory need when the
financing for the need isn't available.
h) A project's priority shall increase if it can be tied to the construction of a project
undertaken by another unit of government e.g. water main upgrading and hydrant
placements shall be coordinated with street improvements which are constructed by
Palm Beach County.
I) A project's scheduling shall be consistent with respect to other projects which have
been prioritized within other elements of this Plan, except as they may be modified
through the criteria contained within this Policy.
Policy A-3.4 The City will prepare a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) each
year, in addition to a projection of the current year. The CIP shall address currently
funded projects, projects under construction, and a five year projection of projects. The
CIP shall include all projects contained on the five year schedule of this Element and
shall contain those projects of greater than $25,000 which are funded through the
dedicated financial resources for renewal and replacement projects and all other
projects of greater than $25,000 which are proposed, except for repair and replacement
items identified and funded via renewal and replacement programs. The first year of
the CIP will be the Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) projected for the next year.
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TAB L E CI-GOP-1
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
Sewer Treatment System
· Generation Inflow 160 gal per person per day.
· Plant Desi[~n Capacity 21 m~d average / 30 mgd peak.
Water Treatment System
· Water Usage 195 gal per person per day.
· Storage 15% of maximum flow + fire reserve at 1.5 mg + emergency reserve at 25% of
storage = 6.0 mg at buildout.
· Raw Water Pumping Capacity 22.4 mgd.
· Water Treatment Capacity 28 mgd.
· Water Pressure 20 psi, minimum.
Solid Waste
· Generation Inflow 7.13 pounds per person per day.
Drainage
· SFWMD Standard Retention of the first one inch of runoff or 2.5 inches of water storage times
the percent~]e of i,mpervious areas, to protect water quality.
Traffic
· Local Streets "C" under any condition.
· City Collectors and Arterials "D" under any conditions, pursuant to Exhibit 1 and 2.
· County Streets mD" under any conditions, per the adopted County level of service. Basis for
calculations are the County Traffic Performance Standards.
· State Facilities "D" Under any conditions, pursuant to Exhibit 2.
Open Space and Recreation
· Local Determination 3 acres per 1,000 residents.
· Facilities
Mini Park / Playground I per 2,500 residents, ¼ mile service area.
Neighborhood Park I per 5,000 residents, ¼ to % mile service area.
Community Park 1 per 25,000 residents, % to 3 mile service area.
Urban District Park I per 50,000 residents, 30 to 40 minutes driving time.
Regional Park 1 per 100,000 residents, 30 to 60 minutes driving time, 250 + acres.
· Activities
Children Play Area I per 5,000 residents.
Baseball Field 1 per 5,000 residents.
Softball Field I per 5,000 residents.
Football/Soccer Field I per 15,000 residents.
Tennis Courts 1 per 2,000 residents.
Golf Course (18 hole) I per 25,000 residents.
Basketball Court I per 5,000 residents.
Shuffleboard Court I per 2,000 residents.
Handball / Racquetball Court I per 10,000 residents.
Swimming Pool (small) 1 per 2,000 residents.
Swimming Pool (Large) 1 per 25,000 residents.
Boatramps I per 15,000 residents.
Beachfront 25 linear feet per 1,000 residents.
Boatin~ ¼ acre per 1,000 residents.
Coastal Zone Levels of Service Shall be the same as elsewhere in the City.
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Policy A-3.5 The City will have each draft of the CIP reviewed by the Capital
Improvement Committee consisting of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, -
Finance Director, City Engineer, and Environmental Services Director. The CIP shall be
reviewed annually by the Local Planning Agency which shall issue a statement of
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan prior to its consideration the City
Commission.
Policy A-3.6 The City of Delray Beach hereby adopts the Level of Service (LOS)
standards as set forth in Table CI-GOP~I as the mandatory levels of service for public
facilities within the City's Municipal Boundaries and Planning Area.
Policy A-3.7 Wherever the term "concurrent" is used in this Element and other
elements of the Plan it shall mean that the public facility shall be provided under any of
the following conditions:
a) The improvement is in place prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit;
b) The improvement is bonded for as a part of the subdivision improvement agreement
or similar instrument and there is a schedule of completion in the bonding
agreement;
c) The improvement is a part of a governmental capital improvement budget, it has
been designed, and a contract for installation has been solicited.
Policy A-3.8 The City shall be guided by the following in its pursuit of additional project
funding through grants. Whenever a grant which will fund a capital project becomes
available, the City Commission must determine that either the grant will fund a
previously identified need, or that obtaining the grant and its administration and the
construction of the capital project will not diminish the resources and activity which is
directed toward meeting scheduled needs.
Policy A-3.9 In developing financial programs to fund needed capital projects, the
following principles for the management of debt shall be observed:
a) Long term debt will not be issued to finance current operating costs or normal,
routine maintenance.
b) The City will strive to maintain a gross bonded general obligation debt (general
obligation bond principal) at a level not to exceed 2% of the assessed value of
property within the City.
c) The City will strive to insure that its net bonded debt does not exceed $700 per
capita.
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d) The City will strive to insure that the combined total of its direct net bonded debt and
its share of overlapping debt issued within Palm Beach County does not exceed
$2,000 per capita.
e) The City will strive to insure that annual general bonded debt service costs (principal
and interest) will not exceed 15% of General Fund Expenditures.
f) Wherever possible, the City will use Revenue, Self-Supporting, or Special
Assessment Bonds instead of General Obligation Bonds.
g) The length of a bond issue shall relate to the useful life of the projects which it is
financing. The City will attempt to schedule Bond Issues so that an equal principal
amount is retired each year over the life of the Issue, producing a total debt service
schedule with a declining balance each year.
h) Each proposed borrowing shall analyze the impact of the future debt service upon
projections of operating revenues and expenditures and the City Commission must
make a finding that the impact will not diminish the City's ability to continue to
provide services.
I) Long-term borrowing shall be used only for capital projects listed in the Capital
Project Schedule of this Element.
Ob_iective A-4
Future development shall continue to pay its proportionate share for previding needed
public facilities and shall be responsible for the extension of public facilities to the site of
development.
Policy A-Z..1 The City shall continue with the programs which it has established for
water, sewer connection fees and park facilities impact fees.
Policy A-4.2 The City hereby endorses the Palm Beach County Traffic Impact Fee
Program and commits to the collection and transfer of funds pursuant to that program.
Policy A-4.3 The City shall require the dedication of right-of-ways for street systems
and easements for utility systems concurrent with the appropriate stage of granting of
development orders. The size and location of such dedications shall be consistent with
the Transportation and Public Facilities Elements.
Policy A-4.4 New development shall be required to extend public utilities for water,
sewer, and drainage to the furthest portions of the property which is being developed in
a manner so that adjacent preperty will have access to the facilities.
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This policy shall apply in all cases unless it is determined by the City Engineer that no
good purpose is served by such extensions and no other development will occur at the
end of such extensions.
Policy A-4.$ New development should be required to install sidewalks along abutting
streets and should be responsible for the construction of one half of any street which
abuts the property being developed whether it services the development or not. The
developer's responsibility is limited to one half of a local street unless the improvement
is needed in order to met LOS standards, in which case full improvement is required.
Ob_iective A-5
The City shall maintain programs and procedures to insure that the land use decision-
making process is coordinated with the capital improvement element.
Ob_iective A-6
The City of Delray Beach shall limit public expenditures on the barrier island which
subsidize increased development intensities beyond those shown on the Future Land
Use Map, or development which adversely affects hurricane evacuation times.
Ob_iective A-7
For any land use project which requires review and action by the City Commission,
Local Planning Agency (LPA) or other approving Board, the Board shall review the
project with respect to all facets of the Comprehensive Plan. Upon such review, the
Board shall provide findings addressing consistency of the project with the Plan. A
finding of overall consistency must be made in order for the project to be approved and
shall include specific reference to the manner in which public facility needs created by
the project will not exceed the ability of the City to fund and provide or to require the
provision of the needed capital improvements. (b5)
Policy A-7.'I A finding of consistency shall not be made if the zoning designation for
the project is not consistent with the designations on the Future Land Use Map, and its
supporting policies. A finding of consistency shall not be made if the project will not
meet the test of concurrency pursuant to Policy A-3.6 of this element. A finding of
consistency may be made even though the project will be in conflict with some
individual policy statements contained within the Plan; provided that the LPA finds that
the beneficial aspects of the project (hence implementation of some policies) outweighs
the negative impacts of the identified points of conflict.
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GOAL AREA"B" THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH SHALL PROVIDE PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND SHALL INVEST PUBLIC FUNDS TO
ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE
COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTE AND ACHIEVE CULTURAL
AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Ob_iective B-1
The fiscal policies and activities established in Goal Area A shall apply to programs and
activities which have been identified in other elements and in this element.
P_gJJ.r,.y~ All projects and activities identified in The Inventory Section shall be
included on the schedule of improvements of this Element.
Policy B-1,2These projects and activities shall be subject to the rules of
implementation of that schedule with the exception that changes in priority or timing
may be enacted as local amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
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GOAL AREA"B" THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH SHALL PROVIDE PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND SHALL INVEST PUBLIC FUNDS TO
ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE
COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTE AND ACHIEVE CULTURAL
AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Objective B-1
The fiscal policies and activities established in Goal Area A shall apply to programs and
activities which have been identified in other elements and in this element.
Policy B-1.1 All projects and activities identified in The Inventory Section shall be
included on the schedule of improvements of this Element.
Policy B-1.2These projects and activities shall be subject to the rules of
implementation of that schedule with the exception that changes in priority or timing
may be enacted as local amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
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TABLE CI-CIP
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE FOR PROJECTS > $100,000
PROJECT & FUND IFY 1997-98 ,I FY 1998-99 FY 1999-00 FY 2000-0!; FY 2001-02
RECREATION IMPACT FEE FUND
Leon Weekes Scrub Trail ~ 130,000 0 0 0 iI 0
Southwest Park i 0 0 800,000 0 0
Boy Scout Hut Park 0 25,000 200,000 0 0
Pine Grove Park 130,000 0 0 0 ~ 0
TOTALS $260,000 $25,000 $1,000,000 $0 $0
BEACH RESTORATION FUND
Engineering 218,000 73,000 54,500 0I $0
Update Geotechnical 90,000 0 0 0 1 $0
Sand Pumping 0 0 5,500,000 0 $0
Bidding/Negotiation ~ 0 18,000 0 0 ~ $0
Dune Revegetation I 0I 0 60,000 ~ 0 $0
TOTALS ~' $30-8,000 $91,000 $5,614,500 $0 $0
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FUND
Street Reconstruction -~ 200,000 300,00_ 0 300,000__.j__ 300,000 300,000-
Sidewalks / Swales / Bike ~ 50,000 50,000 50,000 ~ 50,000 , 50,000
Downtown Parking Lots ! 40,000 55,000 50,000 .... 0 i 0
Community Center Addition i 90,000 150,000 0 0 I 0
P&R Maintenance Compound
Police Addition i 0 i 165,000 i 0 u :i 0
Garage Addition
Cemetery Maintenance Building i 0 0 15,000
0
R&R Buildings ' 100,000 ~- 200,000 200,000 250,000i 250,000
I 100,000I 100,000 I00,000 ~ 100,000
R&R Computer Equipment
R&R Software / Licenses I 0 ~ 80,000 12,000 85,000 0
Swinton Avenue, Phase II Beautification I 0I 150,000 0 0 0
Military Trail Beautification ' 0 0 0 30,--200 325,000
Sarah Gleason Park I 0 2--0,000 200,000 ~ 0 0
Pompey Park Ballfield { 25,000 220,000 0 0 0
Knowles Park Improvements I 154,522 0 0 0 0
Parking Lots / Roadways ] 0 61,000 24,000 17,000 ! 0
Boardwalk Replacement 8-6,000 0 0 0 0
Miller Park Grading I 199,000 0 0 0 0
Lake Ida Park ! 0 20,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Cemetery Im-~rovements [ 0 0 110,000- ...... 0 0
Police NC System 145,000 75,000- 0 0 0
Hurricane Shutters - Police 0 0 275,000 0 0
Hurricane Shutters - Old School Square I 0 141,000 0~ 0 0
Hurricane Access Doors 80,000 0 0 / 0 0
800MHz Radio - Police 1,250,000 1,250,000 0I. 0 ! 0
Document Storage / Imagi_ng 60,000 9~,000 ~ 0 0 L_ 0
Public Works Emergency Generator 0 0 250,00--0 0IS °
'
TOTALS $2,679,522 !$3,152,000 ~ $1,906,000 $1,017,000 1,1~_5,00~
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TABLE Cl-ClP
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE FOR PROJECTS > $100,000
,,, ' 'PROJECT & FUND ,J ,FY 1997-98i FY t998-991 FY i999-00 FY 2000-011 FY 2001-02
WATER I SEWER. NEW CAPITAL OUTLAY I
Bermuda Gardens Water / Sewer I 88,000 00n 0
Other Machine and Equipment ', 140,000 I
' 0!
Chemical Storage Building ~ 268,000 i 0
Intracoastal Sewer Crossing 2-~,000 ~ 0 0 0 0
TOTALS 1,085,000- _.. $0 $0 $0 $0
WATER I SEWER FUND CONNECTION FEES i -
Water Reuse Project I 0 0 -' 0 0
N.E. 7th Avenue Water Main ! .... 0~ 150,000 0 0 0
Davis Road Water Main ,! 0 0 60,000 540,000i 0
Lake Ida Road Water Main ~! ~1' 0 40,0000 320,000~ 0
$100, 00 $860,000 $0
TOTALS ! $1 085 000 $1 0---85 000_~
~'~~ i ~0T ~ 450,000 45 0 0 450,000
Intracoastal Crossings - --50,000 50,000 fi0,000 01 -- 0
Equipment Replacement Program0 ~ 100,00001 100,000-~ 0
Elevated Tank Rehabilitation ! 120,000 0i 0
Large MeterRep!acement Program i 180,000 50,0001 50,000 ' 50,000' 50,000
Lift Station Rehabilitation i 100,00--0~ 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Water Line Upgrades I 500,0001 750,000! 750,0001 750,000 750,000
Sewer Main Rehabilitation i 500,0001 750,0001 700~00~ 750,0001 750,000
Highland Beach Force Main ! 500,000i 01 01 01 0
Southeast Interceptor i 200,000~ 200,0001 200,000~ 01 0
Raw Water Well #24 Rehabilitation ~ 96,000 0 0_[ 01 0
TOTA Si~ $2,396,000 i$2'000'000 $2.,500,000 ~$2'300'000 , $2,200,000
Course Maintenance Equipment ! 58,000i 55,000, 65,00~0 ~ 65,000
Clubhouse Equipment ,. i15'000iL 15'00------0i 25'0001 25'000 25,000
TOTALS i $73,0001 $70,-~0~ .L $88,000 _ $90,000 $90,000
Other Machine & Equipment ~ 20,0001 20,000 22,000 20~-000 25,000
Clubhouse Renovation ! 300,00010~ 0 _ 01 -~
TOTALS ~ $320,000 $20,000 $22,000 $_2.0,00d $25,00-~-
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TABLE Cl-ClP
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE FOR PROJECTS > $100,000
PROJECT & FUND I FY 1997-981 FY 1998-99 FY 1999-00 FY 2000-01 F¥,2001-02
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND
Lakeview I 110,0001 0 0 0 0'
East George Bush Boulevard ! 88,0001 0 0 0
Spady Area and N.W. 3rd Street
i 512,000 0 0 0 0
Dotteral Road I 310,000 0 0 0 0
S.W. 8th Avenue - Atlantic to S.W. 4th Street! 0 515,000 0 0 0
Seacrest Park 0 275,000 0_l O. 0
Andrews Avenue Pipe Lining ~ 0 230,000 O/ ~)~ 0
Gradall Equipment .I 0 0 300,000 -'~ 0
Ingram Avenue / Venetian Drive 0 0 180,000 O 0
Brooks / VVhite / Rhodes I 0 0 120,000: 01 0
Lindell Boulevard i 0~ 0 275,000 0" 0
Albatross Road I 0 0 0: 275,000 0
Other Improvements !~ 100,000! 100,000 100,000. 100,000 100,000
TOTALS i $1,120,000 $1,120,000 $975,000 $375,000' $100,000
VEHICLE RENEWAL & REPLACEMENT
Vehicle Replacement 'i 815,590 850,000 875,000 900,000 ? 925,000
Vehicle Restoration i 40,000 i 40,000 ~,~)~ ~4-6~-0-0~ 40,000
TOTALS ! $855,590 ! $890,000 $915,000 $9401000" $965,000
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REVIEW, MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROGRAM
The principal program for monitoring and evaluating progress on the projects contained
in this Element is through the work of the Capital Improvement Committee, In order to
ensure that the work of that committee is available to all those individuals and groups
which are involved and concerned with the future of the community, the work of the
budget team shall be formally reviewed by the Local Planning Agency on an annual
basis. The steps of this review shall be as follows:
1. In March of each year the Capital Improvement Committee shall prepare for the next
budget year's work.
2. All appropriate departments shall report on the status of approved capital projects,
upon projects which are scheduled for the next fiscal year, and upon any changes
which are desired in the schedule of capital improvements. The departments shall
also provide an update of their individual capital improvement programs.
3. The Capital Improvement Committee shall identify those projects and changes
which car~ be accommodated through the normal budget review and adoption
process. They shall also identify those which require a change to the schedule of
improvements and shall immediately notify the Local Planning Agency of such
potential changes so that the formal Plan Amendment Process can be initiated.
4. The Local Planning Agency shall consider such Plan Amendments as part of its
review of the annual Capital Budget. In any event, the Local Planning Agency shall
review this Element on an annual basis for the purpose of adding a new fiscal year
to the schedule of improvements.
5. As a part of the annual Budget preparation process, the Local Planning Agency
shall review the Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Improvement Budget at a
public meeting and shall issue its findings as to consistency of individual projects
with the Comprehensive Plan. All projects which are included in the Capital Budget
must be found not to be inconsistent with the Plan.
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