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Monroe County Species Focus Area Regulations

Original title: Species Focus Area Information | Monroe County, FL - Official Website

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What This Bill Does

This document provides information and resources regarding the regulations adopted by Monroe County in June 2012. It outlines the and provides guidance for building projects located in areas designated for the protection of endangered species.

Why it matters

Property owners and developers in Monroe County must comply with specific regulations and es when building in designated habitats for protected species.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in Monroe County

Must adhere to permit referral processes and building regulations if their property is located within a designated Species Focus Area.

Directly affected

Developers

Must comply with Section 122-8 requirements when planning construction projects in protected habitats.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted an ordinance in June 2012 amending Chapter 122 Floodplain Regulations.
  • The ordinance created Section 122-8, which establishes the Species Focus Area regulations.
  • The county maintains a specific permit referral process for projects within Species Focus Areas.
  • The county provides species assessment guides for various protected animals, including the Eastern Indigo Snake, Key Deer, and Silver Rice Rat.
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  • The county provides maps (Volume 1 and 2) detailing the designated Species Focus Areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Species Focus Area?
It is a designated area within Monroe County subject to specific building and permit referral requirements to protect endangered species.
Where can I find the maps for these areas?
The county provides two volumes of maps on their official website under the Building and Permitting department section.

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Integration of Floodplain and Species Protection

The county integrated species protection regulations directly into the existing Floodplain Regulations (Chapter 122), suggesting a consolidated approach to land-use permitting.

Monroe CountyBOCC

Connected Entities

Monroe County, BOCC, 1100 Simonton Street and 3 more
locationMonroe County“Local government jurisdiction”Map →
OrganizationBOCC“Board of County Commissioners”Map →
location1100 Simonton Street“County office address”Map →
otherChapter 122“Floodplain Regulations”Map →
other33040“Zip code for Key West”Map →
otherSection 122-8“Species Focus Area regulation”Map →

Sources

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www.monroecounty-fl.gov

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