Surface Water Protection Working Group

The Comprehensive Plan requires the regulation of development along surface waters to include the Indian River Lagoon system and the St. Johns river to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Brevard County.  This is accomplished by protecting water quality and promoting a healthy ecosystem, which in turn provides both economic and recreational opportunities for the community.

Over the last several years, numerous requests to clarify the Surface Water Protection code (Chapter 62, Article X, Division 3) have arisen.  On April 22, 2008, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved the formation of a Working Group to review the Surface Water Protection regulations and make recommendations for improvement.  On May 20, 2008, the Board adopted Resolution 08-110, creating the Stakeholder Working Group. 

May 20, 2008 Agenda Report

Resolution 08-110, creating the working group.

11/18/08 Deputy Clerk's memo, extending the operation of the Surface Water Protection Ordinance Work Group to May 31st.

Working Group Member List

• 2009 Working Group Members' Attendance List
• 2008 Working Group Members' Attendance List

Meeting Schedule

• 2009 Meeting Schedule   NEW as of 5/11/09
• 2008 Meeting Schedule

April 16 , 2009

• Agenda

• "Passive Recreation" definition memo

• Volusia County IRL homeowner initiative email

March 25 , 2009

• Agenda

• ARTICLE X DIVISION 3 Surface Water Protection Draft v1.pdf

January 28, 2009

• Agenda

January 14, 2009

• Agenda
• Draft Meeting Summary
• DRAFT Code Matrix

December 17, 2008

• Agenda
• Draft Meeting Summary
• Newspaper Article on new St. Johns River Water Mgt. District watering rules

December 3, 2008

• Agenda
• Draft Meeting Summary

November 19 , 2008

• Agenda
• Final Minutes
• Handouts 
  • County Attorney Office's Response to Erosion definition
  • Surface Water Protection Ordinance draft with changes from 11/5/08 meeting
  • For Group Discussion
  • Impervious email
  • Pervious/impervious usage in Surface Water Protection Ordinance

November 5 , 2008

• Agenda
• Final minutes
• Surface Water Protection Ordinance draft with changes from 10/22/08 meeting
• Draft Dock Ordinance

This is a draft ordinance prepared by the Brevard County Zoning Department. The Planning & Zoning and County Commission Boards will conduct public hearings prior to adoption. The ordinance may pass as-is or may have significant changes.

October 22, 2008

• Agenda
• Final Minutes
• Surface Water Protection Ordinance draft with changes from 10/8/08 meeting

October 8, 2008

• Agenda
• Final Minutes
• Handouts
  • Reasonable/Buffer Access Definitions
  • 1/10/08 Marine Contractors Memo

September 24, 2008

• Agenda
• Final Minutes
• Lake Washington Ordinance
• Item VIII.A.6. Public Interest Determination Request for the Pine Road Extension Project

September 10 , 2008

• Agenda
• Final Minutes
• Definitions for surface water protection buffer discussion
  • Accessory Uses
  • Alteration of Mangroves
  • Native Vegetation
  • Reasonable Access
  • Structure
• FDEP Response regarding Regarding Mean high Water Line, September 8, 2008

This is correspondence between NRMO and Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP’s ) Bureau of Surveying and Mapping regarding MHWL. NRMO questions/comments are in black; FDEP’s responses are in red.

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Nationwide Permits

There are 50 Nationwide permits listed on the ACOE website (see “ACOE Nationwide Permit Summaries” below). Sixteen of these appear to have some relevance to the surface water ordinance and are also posted below. Due to the abundant amount of information, staff has not printed each of these documents for the Working Group. However, we will be happy to print any documents you would like for your binder. Please email darcie.mcgee@brevardcounty.us to request printed documents. If the Group decides that all documents are needed hard-copy, we will be happy to print them for you.

 

You may access all of the permit documents at http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/RD/reg/nwp.htm.

1. ACOE Nationwide Permit Summaries

2. NW-02 Structures in Artificial Canals

3. NW-03 Maintenance

4. NW-13 Bank stabilization

5. NW-18 Minor Discharges

6. NW-19 Minor Dredging

7. NW-23 Approved Categorical Exclusions

8. NW-28 Modifications of Existing Marinas

9. NW-29 Residential Developments

10. NW-35 Maintenance Dredging of Existing Basins

11. NW-36 Boat Ramps

12. NW-39 Commercial, and Institutional Developments

13. NW-40 Agricultural Activities

14. NW-42 Recreational Facilities

15. NW-43 Stormwater Management Facilities

16. NW-45 Repair of Uplands Damaged by Discrete Events

17. NW-48 Existing Commercial Shellfish Aquaculture Activities

• Other Meeting Handouts
  1. Naples Seawalls and Revetment Regulations
  2. Mean High Water Line / Ordinary High Water Line: FDEP Correspondence
  3. Mean High Water Line / Ordinary High Water Line: Smith Case
  4. Mean High Water Line / Ordinary High Water Line: Public Trust Doctrine

August 27, 2008

• Agenda
• Final Minutes
• Meeting Handouts
1. Updated Comp Plan, Zoning & Code Definitions Comparison Matrix 8/27/08
2. Targeted Definitions (print on 11x17 paper for best viewing)

August 13, 2008

• Agenda
• Final Minutes
• Meeting Handouts
  1. Updated Comp Plan / Ordinance Comparison Matrix
  2. Comp Plan, Zoning, & Code Definitions Comparison Matrix
  3. Identified Surface Water Code Issues
  4. May 6, 2008, Board Minutes, Marine Permitting
  5. Comp Plan Definitions
  6. Zoning Definitions
  7. Additional Comp Plan/MPP Definitions
  Legislation/Code

1. FAC 258.35 Aquatic Preserves
2. ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
   CHAPTER 40C-400, F.A.C.

Shellfish Harvesting Area Maps

Water Classification Maps

1. Class I & II Waters
2. Aquatic Preserves
3. Aquatic Preserves - Merritt Island
4. Outstanding Florida Waters
5. Outstanding Florida Waters - Merritt Island

July 30, 2008

• Agenda
• Final Minutes
• Meeting Handouts
  1. Sunshine Law Memo
  2. Surface Water Section of Comp Plan
  3. Surface Water Protection Ordinance
  4. Comp Plan / Ordinance Comparison Matrix

• County Environmental Regulations

• Interactive Mapping

• Interactive Mapping Directions