The purpose of this Article is to establish environmentally sensitive lands and other resources that must be protected from harmful effects of development. A developer should apply the provisions of this Section to a proposed development site before any other development design work is done. Application of the provisions of this Section will divide a proposed development site into areas that may be developed and areas that must generally be left free of development activity. The proposed development should then be designed to fit within the areas that may be developed.
Scope: Designated Environmentally Sensitive Lands and other Protected Natural Resources. This section incorporates regulations designed to protect Environmentally Sensitive Lands, which are designated in Policy 6.2.1 of the City of Mexico Beach Comprehensive Plan, and other natural resources in need of protection. Environmentally sensitive lands are considered to be jurisdictional wetlands, surface waters, and beaches and dunes. Other protected natural resources are considered to be canal shoreline, wildlife habitat, and marine habitat.
(Ord. 711, passed 2-5-2019)