Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) A Joint Coastal Permit, pursuant to
subsection 62B-49.005(1),
F.A.C., is required in order to conduct any coastal construction activities in
Florida. All information in conjunction with an application shall only be
submitted by the applicant or the duly authorized agent. The information listed
below provides specific details for application requirements related to this
chapter:
(a) A topographic and bathymetric
survey drawing of the proposed project site. The drawing shall be submitted in
a Geographical Information System format (.shp, .dwg, .dxf., or other GIS
compatible format) using layers for the specific information listed below. The
topographic and bathymetric information depicted in the drawing shall be from a
survey performed within six months prior to the date of application. A more
recent survey will be required in the event conditions have significantly
changed. The survey drawings shall include the following specific information:
1. Topographic and bathymetric data, which
shall be provided as offshore and onshore cross-sectional profiles in ASCII
files containing raw x, y, and z profile data points, and as a contour map.
Profiles shall extend from the crest of the first dune, dune escarpment or
rigid coastal structure to at least 1, 000 feet seaward of the seaward extent
of the proposed project or to the distance of the depth of closure, whichever
is more seaward, unless a more seaward limit is specified by the Department to
determine the active zone of influence of the proposed project. Profiles shall
be taken at least every 500 feet along the proposed project site and for a
distance up to at least 1, 000 feet laterally along the shoreline adjacent to
both ends of the proposed project site. If the topography and bathymetry are
varied and complex, profile lines of a higher density, or which are longer than
otherwise required shall be provided. The contour map shall include 1 foot
contour intervals. A bathymetric survey including a one foot contour map or a
contour map of sufficient resolution to adequately describe the area shall be
provided for all borrow sources or areas to be excavated and extending at least
one hundred feet beyond the limits of the area to be excavated.
2. All elevations, referenced to
N.A.V.D.
3. Survey control
information with all survey data, including coordinates of all survey reference
monuments given in Florida state plane coordinates and azimuths for all profile
lines.
4. The location, including
coordinates, of all Department survey reference monuments within the project
limits, including the nearest adjacent monument on either side of the
project.
5. The mean high-water
line, and, if applicable, the erosion control line.
6. The seaward limit of vegetation.
7. The location and areal extent of any
subsurface or beach and nearshore rock outcrops or any hard bottom or reef
tract which may be impacted by the proposed project.
8. All existing structures on, or adjacent
to, the project area, including sufficient descriptive identification and
accurate location references.
9.
The scale of the drawings.
10.
Designation of north direction.
11.
The dates of the field surveys.
12.
The signature and seal of the professional surveyor, duly registered pursuant
to Chapter 472, F.S., who performed the survey, accompanied by a certification
that the submitted drawing accurately reflects a field survey which complies
with the requirements of this section.
13. Projects involving or impacting inlets
shall include an accurate survey of all affected ebb and flood tidal
shoals.
(b) If the
proposed work is associated with an inlet, the applicant will provide the
following information in order to demonstrate that the proposed activity will
not have a significant adverse impact on adjacent beaches or the inlet system:
1. A description of the physical
characteristics of the inlet;
2. A
sediment budget for the inlet and an inlet sand bypassing objective that
balances the sediment budget between the inlet and the adjacent eroding beaches
within the area of inlet influence;
3. An analysis of the stability and hydraulic
characteristics of the inlet including current velocities, tidal prism and
current patterns of the flood and ebb tides;
4. A description of the wind and wave climate
in the area of inlet influence;
5.
A description of the sediment characteristics of the inlet and its related
shoals;
6. The influence of
existing manmade structures on coastal littoral processes;
7. The current and historic shoreline erosion
and accretion trends;
8. A
statement of performance objectives and an analysis of the expected affect of
proposed coastal construction on the coastal system and marine turtles within
the inlet area of influence;
9. An
analysis of available alternatives to the proposed coastal construction,
including the no action alternative, on meeting the stated performance
objective and any related affects on the coastal system or marine turtles; and,
10. A description of the
anticipated public benefits of the coastal construction.
(c) Any additional information, including
topographic, bathymetric, wave and current data; coastal processes, conditions
and morphological trends; and existing manmade and natural features, found by
staff to be reasonably necessary for proper evaluation of the application under
applicable statutory and rule criteria.
(2) Any of the requirements contained in
paragraph 62B-41.008(1)(a) or
(b), F.A.C., will be waived if, the
Department determines that the information is unnecessary for a proper
evaluation of the proposed work.
(3) If the processing of the application is
prolonged, or if a storm event is known to have altered the shoreline such that
the staff determines that the topographic and bathymetric survey data is no
longer adequate to complete its analysis, then an updated survey shall be
required as specified in paragraph (1)(h), above. In the event that an updated
survey is required, the application shall be treated as an amended application
pursuant to subsection
62B-41.0085(3),
F.A.C., and as a substantial revision, pursuant to subsection
62B-49.005(5),
F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
20.255,
161.041(1),
161.055(1), (2)
FS. Law Implemented 20.255,
161.041(1), (2), (3), (4),
(7)(b),
161.042,
161.051,
161.055(1),
(2),
161.142,
379.2431(1)
FS.
New 8-23-92, Formerly 16B-41.008, Amended 10-23-01,
1-11-17, 10-17-19.
