Future Land Use Policies - Concurrency required

Objective 1.9

Consistent with this comprehensive plan, as amended, level of service standards set forth in this plan will not be degraded.

Policy 1.9.1

As administered by the land development regulations, the City of St. Pete Beach shall ensure that all development and redevelopment taking place within its municipal boundaries does not result in a reduction of the level of service requirements established and adopted in this comprehensive plan.

Policy 1.9.2

Recognizing the limitations of the potable water supply available to serve this community, the city shall adopt by reference those applicable provisions of water conservation ordinances which may be adopted by Pinellas County or recommended by the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Policy 1.9.3

The development of residential and commercial land shall be timed and staged in conjunction with provision of supporting community facilities, such as streets, utilities, police and fire protection, emergency medical service, public schools.

Policy 1.9.4

The city shall work with the appropriate governmental agencies in an attempt to avoid any unnecessary conflicts between highway traffic and Intracoastal Waterway traffic.

Policy 1.9.5

Public facilities and utilities shall be located so as to maximize the efficiency of services provided; to minimize their cost; and to minimize their adverse impacts on the natural environment.

Policy 1.9.6

Consistent with this Comprehensive Plan, as amended, all permits for future development and redevelopment activities shall be issued only if public facilities necessary to meet the level of service standards adopted pursuant to this comprehensive plan are available concurrent with the impacts of the development.