Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/05/1995

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THE ZONING REPORT Page Two CHECKLIST OF PROVISIONS FOR REGULATING SHORELINES TO BE INCLUDED IN ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CODES (Part Two of two parts) 7. ZONING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ALONG SHORELINES A. Loeational and siting criteria. (a). Survey and recommendation of .the use of all shorelines in the jurisdiction. Many corn- munities survey all shorelines and coastlines within their jurisdiction and classify them in- to water-oriented zones and buffers by the type of existing developed use and, for unde- veloped segments, for their potential use by water-oriented uses within, th.eir comprehe.nT_ sire plan. Shorelines locally are a finite resource and the survey seeks to optimize their water use potential as a scarce resource. The potential classification of any shoreIine seg- ment for a particular type of use on water is based on the characteristics of the shore- line, its conservation value as a sensitive natural environment and its ability to accommo- date varying intensities of urban and industrial uses. Developed shoreline segments are zoned to recognize existing uses and the predominant character of the shoreline; undevel- oped shoreline segments are zoned as open space holding or agricultural holding zones or as singIe-family or estate zones, pending future rezoning. (b). Criteria for land use development. Shoreline locational criteria for locating or approv- ing proposed land uses on shorelines include: adequate water depth between the proposed facility and any navigational channel, with a preferred location on deepwater to minimize the need for dredging or fill; adequate upland landward of the shoreline to support the land use and its facilities; avoidance of locating on or creating dead-end channels~ canals, ditches, bays and inlets from existing shorelines; difficulty in meeting state water quality standards; ability to adequately contain accidental spills and water contamination; location relative to community potable water supply intakes; ability to provide open and uncovered boat slips and water-dependent facilities over surface waters; reasonable access to natu- rally deep water considering local tides and seasonal water pool levels; and use of existing navigational channels to provide deepwater access to new water-oriented uses. (c). Criteria for shorelines, permanently reserved for environmental protection include: state or federal waters; aquifer recharge areas; marine or estuarine sanctuaries; desig- nated shellfish harvest or fish~ry restoration areas; navigation channels; and road ROW and easements; designated and mapped wetlands; endangered species habitats. B. Regulation. of setbacks, height and bulk. (a). Landward of the shoreline; on land. (i). Shore yard is measured from the defined and designated shoreline. This yard might be imposed in some states by state regulation for designated waters or for all August 4, 1995 issue