Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
Supporting Documents (Data and Analysis) - Satellite Beach
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Post-Disaster Redevelopment<br />
Existing Conditions<br />
The incorporation of <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> occurred in 1957 <strong>and</strong> prior to 2004 there were no major coastal<br />
storms affecting the City. The Coastal High Hazard Area Map depicts the area subject to flooding in<br />
the event of a 100-year storm.<br />
Zoning regulations serve as the primary control for l<strong>and</strong> use, site utilization, <strong>and</strong> development<br />
intensity. About two percent (2%) of the City's l<strong>and</strong> area remains to be developed. The City's<br />
character <strong>and</strong> form is, therefore, established <strong>and</strong> future development is influenced by current<br />
development patterns. Permitted principal uses are limited to residential structures. Conditional<br />
uses, including office buildings, institutions, <strong>and</strong> personal service establishments, may be permitted<br />
by the City with conditions as determined to be appropriate by the City. Requirements are imposed<br />
by the City regarding setbacks from the bluff line <strong>and</strong> required breezeways (open spaces as<br />
percentage of lot width measures in a north-south direction). In addition, the zoning code contains<br />
provisions for establishing supporting structural beams above the base flood elevation <strong>and</strong><br />
engineering certification of structural stability to withst<strong>and</strong> storm conditions occurring in a 100-year<br />
storm.<br />
The area west of SR A1A currently has a zoning height limit of 25 feet for all structures <strong>and</strong> an<br />
orderly development pattern consisting of low-density residential uses, low-intensity commercial<br />
uses, institutional uses, <strong>and</strong> public facilities giving the area an open <strong>and</strong> uncongested character.<br />
There is no evidence of widespread physical obsolescence or deterioration of structures <strong>and</strong> current<br />
codes adopted by the City <strong>and</strong> policies included in this Comprehensive Plan should help assure<br />
prevention of such conditions.<br />
Implications for Redevelopment<br />
No major alteration of l<strong>and</strong> use patterns or development intensity ranges are necessary through<br />
redevelopment to achieve commonly-accepted community planning principals. Post-disaster<br />
redevelopment needs of the City will therefore be governed by the future occurrence of a coastal<br />
storm <strong>and</strong> the extent of damage resulting therefrom. The current l<strong>and</strong> use pattern <strong>and</strong> permitted<br />
densities/intensities would be reasonable under a redevelopment plan should that become necessary.<br />
The proposed l<strong>and</strong> uses within the City reflect existing zoning <strong>and</strong> development patterns.<br />
Aside from fundamental issues of l<strong>and</strong> use, intensity of development, <strong>and</strong> the application of a full<br />
range of construction-related codes <strong>and</strong> regulations appropriate for a coastal community, other<br />
concerns must be addressed within the context of post-disaster activities by the City. An immediate<br />
response by the City to restore safe <strong>and</strong> healthful conditions for the citizens of <strong>Satellite</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> has the<br />
highest priority <strong>and</strong> must be initiated at the earliest practicable time following a storm in accordance<br />
with the Emergency Management System adopted <strong>and</strong> maintained by the City. Such a plan will be<br />
useful in the aftermath of minor storms where damage is limited to clean-up of tree branches <strong>and</strong><br />
debris, as well as the more extensive activities associated with a major storm involving evacuation,<br />
structural damage, <strong>and</strong> interruption of essential public services. The emergency management team<br />
Coastal Management/Conservation Element<br />
<strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong> 5-17