380.23 – Federal consistency.
380.23 Federal consistency.— (1) When a federally licensed or permitted activity subject to federal consistency review requires a state license, the issuance or renewal of a state license shall automatically constitute the state’s concurrence that the licensed activity or use, as licensed, is consistent with the federally approved program. When a federally licensed or permitted activity subject […]
380.24 – Local government participation.
380.24 Local government participation.—Units of local government abutting the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean, or which include or are contiguous to waters of the state where marine species of vegetation listed by rule as ratified in s. 373.4211 constitute the dominant plant community, shall develop a coastal zone protection element pursuant to s. 163.3177. […]
380.25 – Previous coastal zone atlases rejected.
380.25 Previous coastal zone atlases rejected.—The legislative draft of the coastal management program submitted to the Legislature by the department dated March 1, 1978, and the previously prepared coastal zone atlases are expressly rejected as the state’s coastal management program. The department shall not divide areas of the state into vital, conservation, and development areas. History.—s. […]
380.26 – Establishment of coastal building zone for certain counties.
380.26 Establishment of coastal building zone for certain counties.—The coastal building zone for counties not subject to s. 161.053 shall be as described in s. 161.54(1), after a public hearing is held in the affected county by the state land planning agency or its designee. The state land planning agency shall furnish the clerk of the […]
380.27 – Coastal infrastructure policy.
380.27 Coastal infrastructure policy.— (1) No state funds shall be used for the purpose of constructing bridges or causeways to coastal barrier islands, as defined in s. 161.54(2), which are not accessible by bridges or causeways on October 1, 1985. (2) After a local government has an approved coastal management element pursuant to s. 163.3178, no state funds […]
380.276 – Beaches and coastal areas; display of uniform warning and safety flags at public beaches; placement of uniform notification signs; beach safety education.
380.276 Beaches and coastal areas; display of uniform warning and safety flags at public beaches; placement of uniform notification signs; beach safety education.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that a cooperative effort among state agencies and local governments be undertaken to plan for and assist in the display of uniform warning and safety flags, […]
380.285 – Lighthouses; study; preservation; funding.
380.285 Lighthouses; study; preservation; funding.—The Division of Historical Resources of the Department of State shall undertake a study of the lighthouses in the state. The study must determine the location, ownership, condition, and historical significance of all lighthouses in the state and ensure that all historically significant lighthouses are nominated for inclusion on the National Register […]
380.20 – Short title.
380.20 Short title.—Sections 380.205-380.27 may be cited as the “Florida Coastal Management Act.” History.—s. 5, ch. 78-287; s. 1, ch. 92-276; s. 186, ch. 99-13; s. 1, ch. 2002-275.
380.205 – Definitions.
380.205 Definitions.—As used in ss. 380.205-380.27: (1) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Protection. (2) “Coastal zone” means that area of land and water from the territorial limits seaward to the most inland extent of marine influences. However, for planning and developing coordinated projects and initiatives for coastal resource protection and management, the department shall consider the coastal […]
380.21 – Legislative intent.
380.21 Legislative intent.— (1) The Legislature finds that: (a) The coast is rich in a variety of natural, commercial, recreational, ecological, industrial, and aesthetic resources, including, but not limited to, “energy facilities,” as that term is defined in s. 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act, of immediate potential value to the present and future well-being of the […]