2025-04-07-BOCC-Workshop

Flagler County Board of County Commissioners Workshop Agenda Monday, April 7, 2025• 1:00 p.m. Government Services Complex, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg 2, Board Chambers, Bunnell, FL 32110 View the meeting broadcast live on cable television: Spectrum Channel 492 View the meeting streamed live on the County’s YouTube Channel: www.YouTube.com/FlaglerCounty 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge to the Flag and Moment of Silence 3. Welcome: Flagler County Board Chair 4. Synergy Sports Presentation 5. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Update 6. Comprehensive Plan Discussion – Housing and Future Land Use 7. Other Items for Discussion as Needed 8. Public Comment: This thirty-minute time period has been allocated for public comment. Each speaker will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to address the Commission. Speakers should approach the podium, identify themselves and direct comments to the Chair. 9. Adjournment While this is a workshop only and no decisions are expected to be made by any of the governmental bodies, if a person decides to appeal any matter that may be discussed for a future proceeding, a record of the workshop may be needed and, for such purposes, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the workshop is made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in this meeting should contact the (386) 313-4001 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Note: The presentation for Item 4 was added to the backup after the meeting was published.

Sports Complex Update County Commission Workshop April 7, 2025

National sports consulting firm Expertise in creating public/ private sports partnerships with municipalities, colleges, and universities Currently over 30 sports complex projects in development nationally as public private partnerships

Representative Projects (FL) • Lake County • 500-acre park • ~$100M project • Working with TDC on final structure • Alachua County Sports & Event Center (Gainesville) • $45M Indoor Court Facility • Host of 2025 World Indoor Masters Track Meet • Currently operating (Opened 2023) • Sebring • 150,000 Sqft. Indoor Sports Complex • 9 Diamonds • 12 Flat Fields • $80- $90M • Fields are operational; final TDC/ County presentations for indoor • Operating partners currently have ~20 facilities in operation across the country

Executive Summary Multiple feasibility studies were done; all recommend an indoor facility + flat field outdoor sports complex that is designed for both community use and sports tourism revenue. The proposed complex is the cornerstone of the westward expansion and the catalyst that drives visitors to other areas in the development There is a pathway for a privately funded complex through a public private partnership The County’s partnership through intergovernmental agreements with local municipalities, the creation of reserve accounts, and utilizing naming rights capital and newly generated tax revenue/ TDC revenue can help support long-term sustainability.

Site Plan Conceptual Cost Estimate: $90- $100M

Indoor Sports Complex • Indoor Court Facility • 10 Full-Size Basketball Courts • 24 Full-Size Volleyball Courts • 30-36 Pickleball Courts • Ability to accommodate a 200m Indoor Track (1 publicly available in FL) • Ability to host 150+ team tournaments • ~100,000 sqft of indoor event space • Graduations, Concerts, Meetings, non-sports events • Hospitality spaces, restaurants, leasable space (medical, PT, fitness)

Outdoor Sports Complex • Outdoor Components • 20 Flat Fields (FIFA Regulation) • 16 Turf • 4 Grass • Lights, Bleachers, & Scoreboards for all fields • Stadium • Grass Field • 2500- 3500 seats • Lights, Scoreboard, & Pressbox • Amenities • Multiple Concession/ Restroom Buildings • Playgrounds • Parking for ~3000

Interested Organizations / LOIs

Naming Rights & Sponsorship Revenue Potential

Funding Options Issue Bonds - Generally unpopular - Long timeline - Costly - Better used for infrastructure - Not Recommended Capital Improvement Budget - Funds typically don’t materialize - Long term - Other priorities take precedent - Not Recommended Developer Funded/ Private - Developers don’t get the same return on sports as on other projects - High cost of capital - Not recommended P3 Partnership - Able to leverage private capital - Ability to combine resources - Least risk for municipality - Recommended

How does a P3 partnership work? 1. The County and the private sector each bring value to the project 2. The current landowner is willing to donate the land required to develop the sports complex to the County. 3. The private side brings the balance of the capital required to fund the project along with development expertise, sports experience, vendor relationships, and operating expertise 4. The land is leased by the County to the private side for $1 5. The private side then develops the project as a private project with an agreement to lease the improved facility back to the County for a pre-determined amount 6. Doesn’t use County’s bond capacity and ensures the County maintains control of the use of the facility (as Master Leaseholder) 7. The private side operates the complex

Flagler County Sports Complex- Financial Model YR1 YR2 YR3 YR4 YR5 Total Income $ 3,462,000 $ 3,462,000 $ 3,982,000 $ 4,578,000 $ 5,265,000 Total Expenses $2,813,820 $2,747,150 $3,009,280 $3,298,670 $3,660,070 Net Operating Income $ 821,280 $ 887,950 $ 1,171,820 $ 1,508,230 $ 1,868,180

Economic Impact • 250,000- 400,000 unique visitors (Year 1) • 100,000- 125,000 hotel room nights (Year 1) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Annual Direct Spending $48,750,000 $53,746,875 $59,255,930 $65,329,662 $72,025,953 Indirect/Induced Spending 63% $30,712,500 $33,860,531 $37,331,236 $41,157,687 $45,376,350 Total Annual Economic Impact $79,462,500 $87,607,406 $96,587,165 $106,487,350 $117,402,303 County Sales Tax 0.50% $394,875 $435,350 $479,973 $529,170 $583,410 Hotel Occupancy Tax/ New TDC Revenue 5.00% $781,250 $861,328 $949,614 $1,046,950 $1,154,262 Tax Impact to County $1,176,125 $1,296,678 $1,429,587 $1,576,120 $1,737,672 Operating Income Before Lease $821,280 $887,950 $1,171,820 $1,508,230 $1,868,180 Naming Rights Capital $4,300,000 $4,730,000 $5,250,000 $5,575,000 $6,100,000 Total Available for Leaseback Payment $5,121,280 $5,617,950 $6,421,820 $7,083,230 $7,968,180 Municipal Lease ($6,000,000) ($6,000,000) ($6,000,000) ($6,000,000) ($6,000,000) Operating Income After Lease ($878,720) ($382,050) $421,820 $1,083,230 $1,968,180 Use of Dedicated Sports Complex Reserve Fund $878,720 $382,050 $0 $0 $0 Net Income $0 $0 $171,820 $508,230 $868,180 Dedicated Sports Complex Reserve Fund $3,000,000 $2,121,280 $1,739,230 $1,739,230 $1,739,230 $1,739,230

Development Process Engage Synergy For Feasibility Review & Update Present to County Commission; meet with community partners; finalize land, funding, P3 structure, legal, etc. Present Final Results and P3 Framework to County Commission County Commission approves P3 Begin pre-development (6- 8 mos.) Provide oversight/ Phase II consulting Begin construction Construction timeline: 18-24 months Grand Opening

FAQs • A: The lease is amortized over 30 years at 5- 6%. Typically, municipalities can pay off the lease sooner. A lease doesn’t affect the County’s bond rating Q: What are the terms of the lease? • A: Our funding partners would own the facility until the last lease payment is made. It’s then turned over to the municipalityQ: Who owns the facility? • A: Non-appropriation risk is factored in. Ultimately, if the municipality does not appropriate funds, the funding group would take possession of the facility and operate it to secure its ROI Q: How are non- appropriations handled? • A: We have several operators we work with that are well-vetted and have a proven track record. A private operator is better suited to manage the day-to-day operations, balance community use, and partner with the municipality to bring in a variety of events, both sport and non-sport Q: Who operates the facility? • A. The operator handles all daily operations, maintenance, repairs, etc. A deferred maintenance account is established for capital improvements in the future Q: Who’s responsible for repairs & maintenance?

Next Steps • Consensus to move the project forward • Consensus to allow County Staff to work with Synergy Sports to draft a pre-development agreement and funding MOU/ Term Sheet to bring back to you for consideration in 30-60 days • Pre-Development Agreement: Full Architectural, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental, etc., plans • Funding MOU/ Term Sheet: Outlines the term, rate, and details of the private funding • To be presented to County Commission for Final Vote To Approve

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Improving lives, bringing families and communities together, through sport

Aligning Local Priorities with State Housing Policy AHAC Incentives, 420.9076, and the Live Local Act Presented By: Joe Hegedus

Purpose: • Introduce AHAC’s statutory incentives • Introduce Live Local Act’s impact on local policy. • Gather feedback Outcome: • Align local priorities with state requirements and housing needs

1985: The Growth Management Act • Required local comprehensive plans with a housing element. • Local governments are required to plan for the availability of housing current and anticipating residents F.S. 163.3177(6)(f). • Created the impetus to create the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act--Funding for SHIP with Regulatory and Land Use Incentive Reviews Some incentives became required under law , such as: • Expedited permitting & site plan reviews for affordable housing • Regulatory review of local policies affecting housing costs • Review of public lands for affordable housing Background

Community Planning Act: Foundation for AHAC Housing Element Requirements under F.S. 163.3177(6)(f) : • Considering housing needs for current and future residents • Eliminating substandard housing conditions • Improving the structural and aesthetic quality of existing housing • Ensuring adequate sites for workforce, low -, very -low -, and moderate -income housing, including mobile homes, group homes, and foster care facilities • Supporting affordable housing for seniors (60+) • Managing public land for affordable housing per F.S. 125.379 / 166.0451

www.floridahousing.org PROGRAM PURPOSE To meet the housing needs of the very low, low, and moderate-income households To expand production of and preserve affordable housing To further the housing element of the local government comprehensive plan specific to affordable housing F.S 420.907-420.9079

LABO R LAN D LUMBER LO AN S LAW (Local Ordinance)

AHAC S TATUTE s s . 4 2 0 .9 0 7 6 (4 )(a - k )

• Fee waivers for development and construction costs for affordable housing • Increased density flexibility for affordable housing • Reserved infrastructure capacity for very-low to moderate-income housing • Allowance of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) • Reduced parking and setback requirements for affordable housing. • Flexible lot configurations , including zero-lot-line options for affordable housing • Modified street requirements for affordable housing projects • Encouraging development near transit hubs & job centers State -Recommended Housing Incentives

REQUIRED UNDER STATUTE • Expedited site plan & permit reviews for affordable housing projects • Public lands for affordable housing ⚬ P ublis hing pa rce ls on we bs ite (LLA) • Ongoing re vie w proce s s of cos t-impa ct for loca l policie s .

Recommendations are Starting Point • In April AHAC refines focus w/ BOCC feedback • AHAC consults with staff & conducts research • In September , pre-workshop with BOCC • In November, they hold Public Hearing • In March , staff provides implementation plan • In December Report of Recommendations to BOCC • Refined policies are updated & implemented

Legislation Impacts Considerations: Live Local Act • Restructured state housing policy • Fully funds SHIP & SAIL • Preempts local zoning for certain affordable housing projects • Expands property tax exemptions for affordable housing • Expands public land requirements • Expands requirements for website information Key Takeaways Why it Matters Today • LLA influences how local governments plan & regulate housing. • Some AHAC incentives align with Live Local mandates. • AHAC aligns local priorities with state-mandated incentives

Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption & Opt -Out Provision Florida Statute s.s.196.1978 Exemption Overview: • Provides ad valorem tax exemptions for affordable housing developments. • Applies to units serving households at or below 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Opt -Out Provision: • A local taxing authority may opt out only if the county has a surplus of affordable rental units for households at or below 120% AMI. • The Shimberg Center for Housing Studies determines this in its annual housing report. • To opt out, the taxing authority must pass an ordinance or resolution by a two -thirds majority vote. Flagler County Status: • Flagler County has a deficit of affordable rental units. • Flagler cannot opt out of the property tax exemption under current conditions. • (Data Source: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, Live Local Act 2023 -2024)

Housing Resources & Key Reports Florida Housing Coalition Website: www.flhousing.org • Technical assistance, training and policy guidance on affordable housing • Specialized support for the Live Local Act Shimberg Center for Housing Studies Website: www.shimberg.ufl.edu • Research and data on Florida’s housing market & affordability trends • Annual Report (Live Local Act) identifies counties with affordable rental deficits, restricting their ability to waive the Act’s required property tax exemption.

• What are some concerns about current local or state housing policy? • What are ideas and suggestions to ensure clarity and alignment with county goals? • Do you have feedback or ideas? Local Housing Policy Discussion: AHAC 2025 Priorities

FLAGLER COUNTY 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | future land use element i

FLAGLER COUNTY 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | future land use element i Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Geographic Context ...................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Demographic & Socioeconomic Context .............................................................................................. 1 2.0 LAND USE INVENTORY ......................................................................................... 4 2.1 Existing Land Use ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Vacant Lands ................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Natural Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.3.1 Waterbodies, Wetlands, & Floodplains..........................................................................................................5 2.3.2 Soil Permeability ...........................................................................................................................................................5 2.3.3 Aquifer Recharge ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 2.4 Historic & Cultural Resources ..................................................................................................................... 6 2.4.1 Historic Resources ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.4.2 Cultural Resources ......................................................................................................................................................7 2.5 Public Facilities & Services .......................................................................................................................... 8 2.5.1 Infrastructure ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 2.5.2 Airports ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.5.3 Railways ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9 2.5.4 Military Installations .................................................................................................................................................. 9 2.6 Community Redevelopment Areas ......................................................................................................... 9 2.7 Study Areas....................................................................................................................................................... 9 3.0 CARRYING CAPACITY ............................................................................................. 11 3.1 Projected Population .................................................................................................................................. 11 3.2 Future Land Use Map ................................................................................................................................. 11 3.3 Developments of Regional Impact ........................................................................................................ 14 3.4 Carrying Capacity Analysis ........................................................................................................................ 15

FLAGLER COUNTY 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | future land use element ii List of Tables Table FLUE - 1: Demographic Profile Comparison (2023) ...................................................................................................... 2 Table FLUE - 2: Socioeconomic Profile Comparison (2023) 1 ............................................................................................... 2 Table FLUE - 3: Demographic Profile of the Mainland & the Barrier Island (2023) ............................................... 3 Table FLUE - 4: Socioeconomic Profile of the Mainland & the Barrier Island (2023) 1 ......................................... 3 Table FLUE - 5: Existing Land Use Composition within the Unincorporated Area ............................................... 4 Table FLUE - 6: Surveyed Historic Resources ................................................................................................................................ 6 Table FLUE - 7: Resources Currently Listed on the NRHP .................................................................................................... 7 Table FLUE - 8: Surveyed Cultural Resources ............................................................................................................................... 8 Table FLUE - 9: Unincorporated Flagler County Population Projections ..................................................................11 Table FLUE - 10: Flagler County Future Land Use Categories ..........................................................................................12 Table FLUE - 11: Flagler County Future Land Use Map Composition ...........................................................................13 Table FLUE - 12: Developments of Regional Impact ...............................................................................................................15 Table FLUE - 13: Residential Carrying Capacity Analysis of Vacant & Undeveloped DRI Lands .................15 List of Maps Map FLUE - 1: Regional Context ...........................................................................................................................................................18 Map FLUE - 2: Municipal Boundaries ................................................................................................................................................19 Map FLUE - 3: Existing Land Use .........................................................................................................................................................20 Map FLUE - 4: Wetland Inventory .......................................................................................................................................................21 Map FLUE - 5: Floodplain Inventory ...................................................................................................................................................22 Map FLUE - 6: Soil Permeability ...........................................................................................................................................................23 Map FLUE - 7: Aquifer Recharge ..........................................................................................................................................................24 Map FLUE - 8: NRHP-Eligible & -Listed Historic Resources................................................................................................25 Map FLUE - 9: Concentration of Cultural Resources ..............................................................................................................26 Map FLUE - 10: Study Areas .....................................................................................................................................................................27 Map FLUE - 11: Future Land Use Map ................................................................................................................................................28 Map FLUE - 12: Developments of Regional Impact .................................................................................................................29

FLAGLER COUNTY 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | future land use element 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Future Land Use Element (FLUE) is intended to determine the distribution, location, and intensity of uses necessary for accommodating the unincorporated area’s projected population growth, advance its economic interests, minimize impacts to the natural environment, and deliver high-quality public facilities and services to residents of the County. The Data & Analysis portion of this Element provides the basis for future land use decisions and forms the factual foundation for policy changes made by the County within the 2050 planning horizon. Topics related to land use explored as part of this analysis include the unincorporated area’s geographic context, demographics and socioeconomic conditions, vacant and existing land uses, natural resources, historic and cultural preservation, public facilities and services, community redevelopment areas, previously identified study areas, developments of regional impact (DRIs), population growth, future land use, and the carrying capacity of vacant and undeveloped DRI lands to accommodate the unincorporated area’s projected growth. 1.1 GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT Flagler County spans approximately 507 square miles and is located along the Atlantic Ocean in Northeastern Florida. The County is surrounded by Volusia County to the south, Putnam County to the west, and St. Johns County to the north. The County is transected by four major roadways: Interstate 95 (I-95), US Highway 1 (US 1), State Road 100 (SR 100), and State Road A1A (SR A1A). Flagler County is also home to five incorporated municipalities, including the towns of Beverly Beach and Marineland, and the cities of Bunnell, Flagler Beach, and Palm Coast. Map FLUE-1 provides a regional snapshot of Flagler County, while Map FLUE-2 shows the location of each municipality within the County boundary. 1.2 DEMOGRAPHIC & SOCIOECONOMIC CONTEXT According to the 2020 Census, Flagler County possessed a permanent population of 115,378—17,195 (or 14.9%) of which lives within the unincorporated area. According to population estimates provided the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida dated April 1, 2023, the unincorporated area has grown by 1,999 residents since 2020 Census data was released— increasing the community’s total population to 19,269 (or 12%). A glimpse of the unincorporated area’s current demographic (age, sex, and race/ethnicity) and socioeconomic (income, housing status, and education) profile is provided by ESRI Business Analyst Online (BAO) in Tables FLUE-1 and FLUE-2 below, which extrapolates population characteristics from the 2020 Decennial Census and the 2017-2021 American Community Survey. Countywide and State averages are also included within these tables to better understand the challenges and opportunities which may be unique to the unincorporated area.

FLAGLER COUNTY 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | future land use element 2 Table FLUE - 1: Demographic Profile Comparison (2023) Unincorporated Area Flagler County State of Florida Median Age 60.6 51.2 42.9 Female Population (%) 49.8 51.6 50.9 Male Population (%) 50.2 48.4 49.1 Senior (Age 65+) Population (%) 40.3 31.1 22.5 Race/Ethnicity White Alone (%) 86.7 74.8 57.1 Black Alone (%) 3.6 9.4 15.0 American Indian Alone (%) 0.3 0.4 0.5 Asian Alone (%) 1.3 2.2 3.1 Pacific Islander Alone (%) 0.02 0.1 0.1 Some Other Race Alone (%) 1.3 3.3 7.6 Two or More Races (%) 6.8 10.0 16.7 Hispanic Origin (%) 5.9 11.9 27.0 Race/Ethnicity Diversity Index 32.7 54.2 76.8 Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online, 2023. Table FLUE - 2: Socioeconomic Profile Comparison (2023) 1 Unincorporated Area Flagler County State of Florida Median Household Income $78,116 $65,805 $65,081 2021 Households Below Poverty Level (%) 8.8 9.5 12.8 Median Home Value $382,367 $314,656 $330,683 Owner Occupied Housing Units (%) 88.6 78.6 66.4 Renter Occupied Housing Units (%) 11.4 21.4 33.6 Employed Population (%) 97.6 97.1 96.5 Unemployed Population (%) 2.4 2.9 3.5 High School Graduate or Higher (%) 26.3 27.3 23.8 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%) 21.0 19.6 21.6 1 Unless otherwise noted above Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online, 2023. Highlights from the demographic and socioeconomic data available for these geographies reveal several important characteristics about the unincorporated area, particularly when compared at the County and State level. In terms of demographic makeup, residents comprising the unincorporated area are generally older and less diverse than their comparatives. Socioeconomically, households in the unincorporated portions of the County also tend to have a much higher household income, home value, and rate of owner occupancy, and possess a noticeably lower poverty rate. However, when looking at population data for the unincorporated area as a whole, it is important to recognize that the demographic and socioeconomic conditions vary significantly between the populations comprising the mainland and the barrier island—areas located to the west and east of

FLAGLER COUNTY 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | future land use element 3 the Matanzas River, respectively. These differences are highlighted in Tables FLUE-3 and FLUE-4 below. Table FLUE - 3: Demographic Profile of the Mainland & the Barrier Island (2023) Unincorporated Area Mainland Barrier Island Median Age 60.6 57.4 64.7 Female Population (%) 49.8 50 49.4 Male Population (%) 50.2 50 50.6 Senior (Age 65+) Population (%) 40.3 36.2 49.1 Race/Ethnicity White Alone (%) 86.7 85.6 89.0 Black Alone (%) 3.6 4.6 1.2 American Indian Alone (%) 0.3 0.3 0.2 Asian Alone (%) 1.3 1.0 1.9 Pacific Islander Alone (%) 0.02 0.03 0.02 Some Other Race Alone (%) 1.3 1.6 0.7 Two or More Races (%) 6.8 6.8 6.9 Hispanic Origin (%) 5.9 6.3 5.2 Race/Ethnicity Diversity Index 32.7 34.7 28.1 Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online, 2023. Table FLUE - 4: Socioeconomic Profile of the Mainland & the Barrier Island (2023) 1 Unincorporated Area Mainland Barrier Island Median Household Income $78,116 $65,494 $100,979 2021 Households Below Poverty Level (%) 8.8 10.6 6.0 Median Home Value $382,367 $338,317 $487,703 Owner Occupied Housing Units (%) 88.6 87.9 90.4 Renter Occupied Housing Units (%) 11.4 12.1 9.6 Employed Population (%) 97.6 97.8 97.4 Unemployed Population (%) 2.4 2.2 2.6 Highest Educational Attainment Achieved High School Graduate 26.3 32.8 15.6 Bachelor’s Degree 21.0 17.1 28.1 1 Unless otherwise noted above Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online, 2023. When the unincorporated area is divided into the mainland and the barrier island, several differences between the two areas are made clear: the population comprising the barrier island is generally older, less diverse, wealthier, maintain a higher home value, and are more educated. Yet, the socioeconomic conditions of both the barrier island and the mainland are still often more positive than those found at the countywide, regional, and state level. As such, the County should continue to maintain its impressive socioeconomic status within the barrier island as well improve

FLAGLER COUNTY 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | future land use element 4 the socioeconomic conditions found within the mainland as it continues to grow in population within the 2050 planning horizon. 2.0 LAND USE INVENTORY 2.1 EXISTING LAND USE Using Department of Revenue (DOR) use codes included in the latest Flagler County Property Appraiser tax parcel shapefile, Map FLUE-3 identifies the current use of each property (not to be confused with ‘future land use’—a regulatory tool discussed in Section 3.2 of this Element) within the unincorporated area, while Table FLUE-5 totals the acreage comprised by each use. Table FLUE - 5: Existing Land Use Composition within the Unincorporated Area Existing Land Use Acres 1 Percentage of Total Agricultural 102,533.0 64.0% Conservation 15,092.7 9.4% Single-Family Residential 9,646.8 6.0% Parks, Recreation, & Open Space 7,190.0 4.5% Public/Institutional 6,108.6 3.8% Residential Common Area 2,683.7 1.7% Industrial 1,424.0 0.9% Utilities/Transportation 1,352.2 0.8% Office/Professional 221.9 0.1% Commercial 168.5 0.1% Multi-family Residential 40.0 <0.1% Subtotal 146,461.4 91.4% Vacant 11,002.9 6.9% Water 2,121.8 1.3% Unclassified 2 574.2 0.4% Total Area 160,160.4 100.0% 1 This calculation does not include the acreage for parcels which are stacked on top of one another (such as in the case of multi-story condominiums); in these cases, only the ground floor acreage is calculated 2 Refers to properties which did not have a DOR code assigned to them by the Property Appraiser. Source: Flagler County Property Appraiser, 2023. This inventory reveals that a sizable majority of unincorporated Flagler County is currently being used for agricultural activities. Although many of these properties are currently being utilized as large lot single-family homes with no active-agricultural component, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated in 2017 that Flagler County possessed 79,246 acres of active agriculture, inclusive of crops, timberlands, pastures and other similar uses. The County also has a large inventory of conservation lands, including the Pellicer Creek Conservation Area and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. The only remaining existing land use comprising more than five percent of the unincorporated area is single-family residential—which is