Title XI, County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations

Sections 161.52-161.58 may be cited as the “Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985.”History.—s. 36, ch. 85-55.

(1) The Legislature recognizes that coastal areas play an important role in protecting the ecology and the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state; that in recent years the coastal areas have been subjected to increasing growth pressures; and that unless t…

In construing ss. 161.52-161.58:(1) “Coastal building zone” means the land area from the seasonal high-water line landward to a line 1,500 feet landward from the coastal construction control line as established pursuant to s. 161.053, and, for those coastal areas fronting on the …

The following requirements shall apply beginning March 1, 1986, to construction within the coastal building zone and shall be minimum standards for construction in this area:(1) REGULATION OF COASTAL MINOR STRUCTURES.—Minor structures shall be designed to produce the minimum adve…

(1) Nothing in ss. 161.52-161.58 shall be construed to limit or abrogate the right and power of the department to require permits or to adopt and enforce standards pursuant to s. 161.041 or s. 161.053 for construction seaward of the coastal construction control line that are as r…

(1) The Legislature finds that it is necessary to ensure that the purchasers of interests in real property located in coastal areas partially or totally seaward of the coastal construction control line as defined in s. 161.053 are fully apprised of the character of the regulation…

(1) Vehicular traffic, except that which is necessary for cleanup, repair, or public safety, and except for traffic upon authorized local or state dune crossovers, is prohibited on the dunes or native stabilizing vegetation of the dune system of coastal beaches. Except as otherwi…

This part may be cited as the “Oceans and Coastal Resources Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-166.

As used in this part, the term:(1) “Commission” means the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission created in s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution.(2) “Council” means the Florida Oceans and Coastal Council created by this act.(3) “Department” means the Department of Environme…

(1) The Legislature finds that:(a) The oceans and coastal resources of the United States are of national importance;(b) The United States Commission on Ocean Policy has made 212 recommendations, and the President has responded with an Ocean Action Plan to better protect and prese…

The Florida Oceans and Coastal Council is created within the Department of Environmental Protection and shall consist of 18 members. The secretary, the executive director, and the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or their designees, shall serve…

(1) RESEARCH REVIEW.—Prior to the development of the research plan, the council shall review and compile the existing, ongoing, and planned ocean and coastal research and monitoring activities relevant to this state. Included in this review shall be the “Florida’s Ocean Strategie…

This part does not restrict or limit the authority otherwise granted to the commission, or other state agencies by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-166.