161.52 – Short title.

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

161.53 – Legislative intent.

161.53 Legislative intent.— (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 these pressures are controlled, the very features which make […]

161.54 – Definitions.

161.54 Definitions.—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 Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, or Straits of Florida and […]

161.55 – Requirements for activities or construction within the coastal building zone.

161.55 Requirements for activities or construction within the coastal building zone.—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 adverse impact on the beach and the […]

161.551 – Public financing of construction projects within the coastal building zone.

161.551 Public financing of construction projects within the coastal building zone.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Coastal structure” means a major structure or nonhabitable major structure within the coastal building zone. (b) “Public entity” means the state or any of its political subdivisions, or any municipality, county, agency, special district, authority, or other public body […]

161.56 – Establishment of local enforcement.

161.56 Establishment of local enforcement.— (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 restrictive as, or more restrictive […]

161.57 – Coastal properties disclosure statement.

161.57 Coastal properties disclosure statement.— (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 of the real property in such […]

161.58 – Vehicular traffic on coastal beaches.

161.58 Vehicular traffic on coastal beaches.— (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 otherwise provided in this section, any person driving […]