HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 01-2014 ORDINANCE NO. 01-2014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 102,
VEGETATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATED TO THE CITY'S TREE BANK AND THE
LISTS OF DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE
SPECIES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCORPORATION INTO THE
CODE; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the
State Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly
prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution, Article II, Section 7, provides "it shall be the
policy of the State to conserve and protect natural resources and scenic beauty;" and
WHEREAS, trees aid in energy conservation by cooling the atmosphere, reduce air
pollution by removing particles such as dust and pollen, increase oxygen production, slow
surface water runoff, reduce soil erosion, provide food, nesting and protection for wildlife,
enhance scenic beauty, and provide other environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, the "Tree Bank," established by Ordinance No. 05-2005, provides a
repository for funds collected through fines and contributions in furtherance of the tree
mitigation and replacement requirements outlined in Chapter 102,Vegetation; and
WHEREAS, permit fees collected pursuant to the issuance of tree removal permits are
currently deposited into the City's General Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral wishes to direct all funds
collected pursuant to Chapter 102, Vegetation, into the City's "Tree Bank"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral wishes to expend funds
collected and deposited into the City's "Tree Bank" in furtherance of the goals stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, finds that adopting
free governmental online publications into Chapter 102, Vegetation, by reference provides
beneficial and efficient resources to ensure compliance with evolving best horticultural practices;
and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, hereby finds this
Ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Cape Canaveral.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL HEREBY ORDAINS
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by this
reference as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Council of the City of
Cape Canaveral.
Section 2. Amendment to Chapter 102, Vegetation. Chapter 102, Vegetation, of the Code
of Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type
indicates additions and strikeout type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a
deletion from this Ordinance of text existing in Chapter 102. It is intended that the text in
Chapter 102 denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged
from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance):
CHAPTER 102.VEGETATION
ARTICLE II.—TREE PROTECTION
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DIVISION 2 -LAND CLEARING
Sec. 102-36.Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Tree Bank means that account maintained by the City as a repository for any funds
collected and distributed pursuant to this Chapter.
Tree replacement credit means the tree replacement credit offered to a person for
replacing trees removed or destroyed in accordance with this division with desirable species.
preferred plant material. The tree replacement credit shall be established by the city council and
set forth in section 102 51.
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Sec. 102-37. Title; applicability; intent and purpose;exemptions tree bank.
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(e) Reserved. Tree Bank. Funds deposited in the "Tree Bank" pursuant to this chapter shall
be used for public purpose landscape enhancements at the sole discretion of the city,
which shall include, but not be limited to tree planting, tree maintenance, beautification,
education, and/or ecosystem management projects. All fees, fines, and other payments
made to the city pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the city's "Tree Bank".
The value to be paid into the "Tree Bank" shall be established by resolution of the city
council; set forth in Table 1; and based upon wholesale market value of the trees being
replaced,plus installation and maintenance costs to establish the tree.
Sec. 102-43. Tree replacement guidelines.
(b) Criteria. Criteria for replacement trees are as follows:
(5) Waivers of replacement tree(s) specifications. The number of required
replacement trees may be waived by the city council, if the city council
determines that the remaining number of trees to be preserved on site are of
sufficient number and quality to substantially comply with the purpose and intent
of this division and a tree replacement fee is paid to the city's "tree bank"-which is
hereby established. Monies collected in the tree bank shall be used for
enhancement and maintenance of trees on public lands. The contribution to the
tree bank may be waived by the city council for individual homeowners, on a
case-by-case basis, if the homeowner can demonstrate that the payment of the fee
will cause the homeowner an undue economic hardship. Substitute tree(s) allowed
under this waiver provision must have the approval of the city council. The value
to be paid into the tree bank shall be: established by resolution of the city council;
set forth in table 1; and based upon wholesale market value of the trees being
Sec. 102-49. Remedial action.
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(b) Tree replacement remediation requirements. Each tree destroyed or receiving
major damage in violation of this division must be replaced by either a comparable size
and desirable type of tree as listed within this division or providing a contribution to the
tree bank equal to four times the contribution listed on Table 1 or planting four (4)
desirable species preferred plants listed within in accordance with section 102-54 before
issuance of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion. Palm trees may only
be used to satisfy up to 25 percent of any hardwood remediation.
Sec. 102-52. List of desirable species and plants.
(a) All trees and plants required to be installed under this division or elsewhere in the
City Code shall be selected from the list of desirable species and plants set forth in this
section in the current edition of the Florida Native Plant Society's list of Native Plants, as
applicable to the East Central Florida Region. The list of trees and plants in this section
are intended to provide the developer and homeowner a list selection of choice
appropriate native and suitable vegetation for proposed landscaping plans. Native
vegetation is considered ideal for landscaping since these plants have become adopted
[adapted] to the county's particular set of climatic conditions. The city council hereby
finds that if native and other desirable vegetation suitable for the city's climatic condition
are utilized in the form and size context in which they naturally occur, a long-lived and
maintenance-free landscape scheme will result within the city.
(b)The key to codes used in the list is as follows:
(1) Community.
(N)North Brevard County.
(C) Central Brevard County.
(S) South Brevard County.
(B) Barrier Island.
(2)Form and size.
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(MT)medium tree. Average mature height of at least 20 feet and no greater
than 60 feet.
(LT) large tree. Average mature height over 60 feet.
(P)Palm tree.
(S) Shrub.
(G)Ground cover.
(V)Vine.
(A)Aquatic.
(3)Temperature.
(+)Cold tolerant.
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O Cold intolerant. Although these species occur in the county, they are at the
northern limit of their range and are suggested only for southern and
eastern Brevard County in protected areas.
NATIVE SPECIES
Botanical Name Common Name Community Geld
Tolerance
{ST) Small Tree
Acacia farnesiana N, C, S +
Ardisia escallonioides Marlberry C, S -
Bumelia tenax Tough buckthorn N, C, S, B +
Capparis cyanophallophora Jamaica caper B -
Capparis flexuosa Limber caper B -
Chrysobalanus icaco Coco plum Si-B -
Citharexylum fructicosum Fiddlewood 8714 -
Coccoluba uvitera Sea grape S713 -
Conocarpus erecta Buttonwood STB -
Cornus foemina Swamp dogwood N, C, S +
Dodonea viscosa Varnish leaf B -
Drypetes laterifolia Guiana plum B -
Eugenia axillaris White stopper C, S, B -
Eugenia foetida Spanish stopper B -
Exothea paniculata weed B -
Forestiera segregata Florida privet N, C, S, B +
Guapira discolor Welly ST-B -
Hamelia patens Firebrush STB -
.. . -_ Black ironwood ST B -
Laguncularia racemosa White mangrove S;B -
Myrclanthes fragrens Simpson stopper N, C, S, B +
Myrica cercfcra Wax myrtle N, C, S, B +
Myrsine floridana Myrsine C, S, B -
Nectandra coriacea Lancewood C, S, B -
Quercus chapmanii Chapman oak N, C, S, B +
Quercus geminata Sand live oak N, C, S, k 4=
Quercus incana Blue jack oak N, C, S +
Quercus minima Dwarf live oak N, C, S, B 4=
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Rhus copallina Southern sumac N, C, S, B +
{MT)Medium Tree
Avicennia germinana Black mangrove N, C, S, B +
Bursera simaruba Gumbe4imbe €03 -
Carpinus caroliniana 14efFbanibluebeech N-G +
Carya floridana Scrub hickory N, C, S, B +
Carya glabra Pignut hickory N, C, S, B +
Celtis laevigata Sugarberry N, C, S +
Chrysophyllum oliveforme Satinleaf ST-B -
Coccoloba diversifolia Pigeon -
Diospyros virginiana Persimmon N, C, S, B +
Ficus aurea Strangler fig C, S, B -
Fraxinus caroliniana Water ash/pop ash N, C, S +
Gordonia lasianthsus Loblolly bay N, C, S *
Ilex cassinc Da-hoof} N, C, S, B +
Ilex vomitoria Yaupon holly N, C, S +
Juniperus silicicola Southern red cedar N, C, S +
Magnolia virginiana Sweet bay N, C, S +
Mastichodendron foetidissimum Mastic tree B -
Moms rubra Red mulberry N, C, S +
Osmanthus americanus Wild olive N, C, S 4
Persea borbonia Red bay N, C, S, B +
Pinus clausa Sand pine N, C, 5 +
Prunus caroliniana C. cherry laurel N, C, S, B +
Quercus laevis Turkey oak N, C, 5 4
Rhizophora mangle Red mangrove C, S, B -
Ulmus americana American elm N, C, S 4
Zanthoxylum clavaherculia Hercules club N, C, S, B +
(LT)Large Tree
Acer rubrum Southern red maple N, C, 5 4
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet gum N, C, S +
Magnolia grandiflora Southern magnolia N, C, S, B +
Nyssa sylvatica Swamp black gum N, C, 5 +
Pinus ellottii Slash pine N, C, S, B +
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Pinus palustris Longleaf pine N, C, S +
Quercus laurifolia Laurel oak N, C, S +
Quercus virginiana Live oak N, C, S, B 4
Taxidium distichum Bald cypress N, C, S +
(P)Palm Tree
Paurotis wrighti Saw palmetto N, C, S +
Sabal palmetto Cabbage palm N, C, S, B +
(S) Shrub
Bacharis halimifolia Groundsel tree N, C, S, B +
Befaria racemosa Tar flower N, C, S 4
Callicarpa americana Beauty berry N, C, S 4
Ccphalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush N, C, S +
Croton punctatus Beach croton B -
Erytrina herbac ne Coral bean N, C, S, B 4
Iva frutescens Marsh elder S -
Iva imbricata Marsh elder B -
Lantana involucrata Wild sage B -
Lycium carolinianum Christmas berry N, C, S, B +
Lyonia ferruginea Staggerbush N, C, S, B +
Lyonia fruticosa Staggerbush N, C, S, B 4
Lyonia lucida Fetterbush N, C, S, B +
Psychotria nervosa Wild coffee C, S, B -
Psychotria sulzneri Wild coffee C, S, B -
Quercus myrtifolia Myrtle oak N, C, S, B +
Quercus pumila Running oak N, C, S, B +
Randia aculeata Randia C, S -
Rhapidophyllum Hystrix Needle palm N, C, S, B +
Sophora tomentosa Necklace pod SB -
Vaccinium spp. Blueberry N, C, S, B +
Yucca aloifolia Spanish bayonet N, C, S, B 4
Zanthoxylum fagara Wild lime S +
(G) Ground Cover
Acrostichum danaeafolium Leather fern N, C, S, B +
Aristida spp. Wiregrass N, C, S, B +
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Borrichia frutescens Sea oxeye daisy N, C, S, B +
Ceratiola ericoides Rosemary N, C, S, B
Crinum americanum String lily N, C, S, B 4
Ernodea littoralis Golden creeper S B -
Gaillardia pulchella Firewheel N, C, S, B +
Garberia fruticosa Garberia N, C, S +
Helianthus debilis Beach sunflower N, C, S, B 4
Hymenocallis latifolia Spider lily N, C, S, B +
Hypericum spp. St. John's wort N, C, S, B +
Licania michauxii Gopher apple N, C, S, B 4
Nephrolepis biserrata S -
Nephrolepis cordifolia Boston-fen N, C, S +
Nephrolepis exaltata N, C, S *
Nolina atopocarpa Florida beargrass N, C, S +
Opuntia humifusa, compressa Prickly pear N, C, S, B *
Opuntia stricta Prickly pear N, C, S, B +
N, C, S +
Osmunda regalis Royal fern N, C, S +
Panicum amarulum Beach grass N, C, S, B +
Panicum commutatum Panic grass N, C, S, B +
Physalis viscosa Ground cherry N, C, S, B +
Pilobiephis rigida Pennyroyal N, C, S, B +
Portulaca pilosa Pink purslane N, C, S, B +
Pteridium aquilinum Bracken fern N, C, S, B +
Rubus trivialis Southern dewberry N, C, S +
Serenoa repens Saw palmetto N, C, S, B 4
Sesuvium portulacastrum Sea purslane C, S, B +
Spartina spp. Spartina/cordgrass N, C, S, B 4
Uniola paniculata Sea oats N, C, S, B 4
Yucca filamentoua Adams-needle N, C, S, B +
Zamia floridana, pumilia, integrifolia, Coontie/arrowroot N, C, S, B 4
angustifolia
{A)Aquatic
Nuphar lutea Spatter dock N, C, S +
Nymphea odorata White water lily N, C, S +
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Pontederia cordata Pickerelweed N, C, S +
Sagittaria spp. Arrow head N, C, S 4
{V) Vine
Caesalpinia bonduc, crista Gray nickerbean B -
Canavalia rosea Beach bean 8713 -
Cissus trifoliata Marine vine N, C, S +
Ipomea pes caprae Railroad vine C, S, B -
Ipomea spp. Morning glory N, C, S, B 4
Ipomea stolonifera Beach morning glory 44 -
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper N, C, S, B +
Vitis aestivalis Summer grape N, C, S 4
Vitis rotundifolia Muscadine grape N, C, S, B +
Vitus shuttleworhtii Calusa grape N, C, S +
Note: Those species which are identified as occurring in the barrier island community are found
there naturally. Planting these species may be difficult due to salt burn and they may undergo
substantial shock before becoming acclimated to the barrier island conditions.
NONNATIVE SPECIES
Botanical Name Comore Na..re Community Cold Tolerance
(ST) Small Tree
Eucalyptus cinera Silver dollar N, C, S +
Lagerstromia indica Crape myrtle N, C, S +
(MT)Medium Tree
Bauhinia purpurea Orchid tree S-,--B -
Callistemon lanceolatus Bottlebrush N, C, S, B +
Callistemon viminalis Bottlebrush N, C, S, B 4
Cupaniopsis anacordiodes Carrotwood S -
Dalbergia sissoo Resevveed C, S -
Eriobotrya japonica Loquat N, C, S, B +
Koelreuteria formosana Gold rain tree N, C, S +
Olea europae Olive tree S713 -
Parkin;,onia aculeata Jerusalem thorn N, C, S, B +
Ulmus pumila,parvifolia Chinese elm N, C, S, B +
(S) Shrub
Podocarpus macrophylla Maki N, C, S +
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Podocarpus nagi Nagi N, C, S +
(P)Palm Tree
Arecastrum romanzoffianum Queen-palm N, C, S +
Butia capitata Pinde N, C, 5, B +
Livistonia chinensis Chinese fan N, C, S +
Phoenix canariensis Canary Island date N, C, S, B +
Phoenix reclinata Senegal date N, C, S +
Trachycarpus fortunei Windmill palm N, C, S +
Washington robusta Washington palm N, C, S, B 4
Sec. 102-53. List of undesirable species.
The planting of any tree and plant listed below in the current edition of the Florida Exotic
Pest Plant Council's Invasive Plant Species List, as applicable to the East Central Florida Region,
is strictly prohibited within the city.
Botanical Name Common-Name
Shinus terebinthifolius Brazilian pepper
Melaleuca quinquenervia Melalcuca, cajcput tree
Casuarina spp. Australian pine
Eucalyptus spp. Eucalyptus
Enterolobium contortisiliquem Ear tree
Melia azedarach teeny
Cinnamomum camphora Camphor tree
Sapium sebiferum Chinese tallow
Dioscorea bulbifera Air potato/air yam
•. ... - - - Downy rose myrtle
Sansevieria hyacinthoides African bowstring hemp
Ricinus communia Castor bean plant
Sec. 102-54. Tree replacement standards.
The following shall apply when calculating the number of tree replacement credits in
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(1) For each medium or large tree planted from the list of desirable species that is designated
"B" (barrier island) on said list and is at least ten feet tall with greater than three inch
diameter(dbh) and two foot spread, two tree replacement credits shall be granted.
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(2) For each small tree planted from the list of desirable species that is designated "B" (barrier
island) on said list and is at least six feet tall with two to three inch diameter (dbh)
minimum and two foot spread, one tree replacement credit shall be granted.
TABLE 1. CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL TREE REPLACEMENT STANDARDS
DBH of Number of Number of Preferred Plant Contribution to
Protected Tree Replacement Replacement Tree Bank*
Trees(1.5" Small Trees or
minimum dbh Palms Required
each) Required for Each Tree
for Each Tree Removed(Palms
Removed must have at least
6 feet of clear
trunk)
4" up to,but not 1 or 1 or Prod or $250.00
including, 8" plant(s)
w/credit
8"up to,but not 2 or 2 Prod $500.00
including, 12" plant(s)
w/credits
12" up to,but 3 Not allowed Prod $750.00
not including, plant(s)
16" w/credits
16"up to,but 4 Not allowed Pre erred $1,000.00
not including, plant(s)
24" w/credits
>24" To be preserved; To be preserved; To be To be preserved;
see § 102-41 see § 102-41 pfeseedsee see § 102-41
§ 102 /11
* These amounts may be adjusted biannually to compensate for increases to costs of plants as
well as to costs of installation and establishment.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council, or parts of ordinances and
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance and all Exhibits hereto shall be
incorporated into the City of Cape Canaveral City Code and any section or paragraph, number or
letter and any heading may be changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing.
Grammatical, typographical and like errors may be corrected and additions, alterations and
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omissions, not affecting the construction or meaning of this Ordinance and the City Code may be
freely made.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural or any other reason, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida this 21st day of
January , 2014.
ROCKY RANDELS,Mayor
For Against
ATTEST: John Bond Motion
(' .10 a Bob Hoog Second
AN(� 'LA APPE Si ,MMC
City Clerk Buzz Petsos x
Rocky Randels Absent
Betty Walsh X
First Reading: December 17,2013
Legal Ad published: January 2,2014
Second Reading: January 21,2014
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency
for the . . of Cape Canaveral only by:
I
ANTHO A.GARGANESE,City Attorney
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