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2004 Storms Publications

Document Name

Version

Hurricane Charley Damage Assessment Report

Word Not Available

pdf
3860k

Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne Damage Assessment Report

Word Not Available

pdf
9047k

Hurricane Ivan Damage Assessment Report

Word Not Available

pdf
7562k

2004 Hurricane Recovery Plan

Word Not Available

pdf
6543k

 

Coastal Construction Control Line Publications

Document Name

Version

Frequently Asked Questions About the CCCL - Coastal Construction Control Line FAQs

Word
64k

pdf
64k

How to determine if you property is seaward of the CCCL using 'Map Direct' Word Not Available pdf
Table of County Reset Dates of the Reestablishment of CCCL - Pursuant to Section 161.053, Florida Statutes

Word
23k

pdf
8k

Coastal Construction Items of Concern - Intended to alert the applicant to important beach topics such as siting of all planned structures, foundation of structures, coastal armoring (seawalls, etc.), turtle nesting, and vegetation and landscaping guidelines.

Word
77k

pdf
71k

Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems Coastal Armoring Policy and Guidelines 

 

Word Not Available

pdf
44k

Guidelines to Local Governments for Emergency Temporary Coastal Armoring Seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line

Word

pdf

56 KB

Homeowners Guide to Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Program (draft) - A complete outline of the Coastal Construction Control Line Program's requirements.

 

Word
100k

pdf
37k

 

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Coastal Vegetation / Dune Protection Publications

Document Name

Version

Interim Sea Grape Trimming Guidelines - Guidelines for trimming sea grapes on your beach property.

Word Not Available

pdf
169k

Sea Grape Trimming and Sea Turtles - Guidelines for protecting sea turtles.

Word Not Available

pdf
1143k

Rules of Green Thumb at the Coast - Instructions for properly landscaping your beach property.

Word
284k

pdf
37k

Sand Fencing Guidelines - Information about the different types of sand fences and how to properly construct one.

Word
414k

pdf
31k

Beach/Dune Walkover Guidelines - Design and construction information for elevated walkover structures.

Word
1451k

pdf
44k

 

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Educational Publications

Document Name

Version

Florida's Beaches and Shores Activity Book - Intended to enrich children's knowledge of Florida's sandy beaches and surrounding coastal environment. 

pdf
3,043k

Building Back the Sand Dunes - Basic steps to a dune restoration project.

pdf
549k

Beach and Shore Preservation Program - Important topics concerning the Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems.

pdf
1859k

Martin Co. Beach Nourishment Project Sea Turtle Monitoring - Sea turtle monitoring and studies - 1997 Annual Report and Final Assessment 

pdf
3381k

Florida Assessment of Coastal Trends 2000 - by Florida Coastal Management Program of Florida Department of Community Affairs

pdf
2334k

Public Access to the Florida Coast

pdf
8320k

Economics of Florida's Beaches Phase I - The impact of Beach Restoration 1-6-03 

pdf
2212k

Economics of Florida's Beaches Phase II - The Economics of Beach Tourism in Florida 12-05 

 

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pdf
497k

PowerPoint Presentations

Document Name

Version

Algae - Presentation on types of Algae

PowerPoint
5401k

Coral Diseases - Presentation on various coral diseases.

PowerPoint
513k

Reef Pictures - Presentation with photos of reefs

PowerPoint
4677k

Soft Corals - Presentation with photos of various types of Soft Corals

PowerPoint
5998k

 

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Apalachicola River

Alternative Beneficial Use Projects Report

Evaluation of Alternative Beneficial Use Projects for Beach Restoration  or Beach Protection Using Stockpiled Sand from the Apalachicola River 
Please note: The following report has been included in sections below to facilitate downloading

Document Sections

Version

Section 1 - Introduction to the Report -  Includes executive summary, table of contents, glossary, and introduction

pdf
5506k

Section 2 - Logistics of Excavation from the Apalachicola River Disposal Areas - Includes figure 1.2 and all of Section 2

pdf
5960k

Section 3 - Description of Beneficial Use Site and Estimated Quantities of Material  -  for Stump Hole, Alligator Point, and Sikes Cut

pdf
4165k

Section 3 Continued Description of Beneficial Use Site and Estimated Quantities of Material  - for Little St. George Island and St. George Island Park

pdf
5188k

Section 3 Continued Description of Beneficial Use Site and Estimated Quantities of Material  - for Hwy 98 at Marsh Point and Green Point, Shell Point, and Dog Island  

pdf
5831k

Section 3 Continued Description of Beneficial Use Site and Estimated Quantities of Material  - for Mexico Beach, Mashes Sands, and Miami Beach

pdf
4983k

Sections 4 through 7  - Compatibility of Apalachicola sands, Estimates of Costs, Potential Cost-share Partners, Environmental Evaluation and Permitting, Site Specific Environmental Benefits, Bibliography, and Appendices

pdf
4763k

 

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Alternative Construction Template for BNP

Turtle Friendly Alternative Construction Template for BNP 
Please note: The following report has been included in sections below to facilitate downloading

Document Sections

Version

Turtle Friendly Alternative Template for BNP -  Includes executive summary, table of contents, glossary,  introduction and the report

pdf
531k

Appendix A  - Contains meeting minutes

(opens in new window)

pdf

Appendix B  - Contains Appendix B in Excel files

(opens in new window)

xls

Appendices  - Contains Appendix C in PDF and Excel files

(opens in new window)

pdf & xls

Appendices  - Contains Appendix D in PDF and Excel files

(opens in new window)

pdf & xls

 

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Inlet Management Plans

Document Sections

Version

Bakers Haulover Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 9-5-97.

pdf
883k

Boca Raton Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 9-19-97. pdf
1450k
Doctors Pass Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 6-6-97. pdf
1569k
East Pass Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 6-8-00. pdf
1994k
Ft. Pierce Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 5-30-97. pdf
1698k
Hillsboro Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 9-5-97. pdf
1534k
Jupiter Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 9-5-97. pdf
891k
Lake Worth Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 11-25-96. pdf
927k
Ponce DeLeon Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 3-10-97. pdf
1184k
Port Canaveral Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 4-24-96. pdf
986k
Port Everglades Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 5-3-99. pdf

6.57mb

Sebastian Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 3-16-00. pdf
745k
South Lake Worth Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 3-5-99. pdf
1949k
St. Augustine Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 8-31-98. pdf
1114k
St. Lucie Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 8-7-95. pdf
5194k
St. Marys River Entrance Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 5-18-98. pdf
2532k
Venice Inlet Management Study - Approved for adoption 9-16-98. pdf
1257k

 

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Adopted Strategic Beach Management Plan (SBMP)

Document Sections

Version

 Introduction to the Strategic Beach Management Plan

 Adopted 5-21-2008

pdf
476KB

 SBMP Northeast Atlantic Coast Region -  Adopted 5-21-2008

pdf
1.47MB

 SBMP Central Atlantic Coast Region -  Adopted 5-21-2008

pdf
1.6MB

 SBMP Southeast Atlantic Coast Region -  Adopted 5-21-2008

pdf

1.97MB

 SBMP Florida Keys Region -  Adopted 5-21-2008

pdf
561KB

 SBMP Southwest Gulf Coast Region -  Adopted 5-21-2008

pdf
3.66MB

 SBMP Big Bend Gulf Coast Region -  Adopted 5-21-2008

pdf
533KB

 SBMP Panhandle Gulf Coast Region -  Adopted 5-21-2008

pdf
2.5MB

 

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Beach Management Rules

Disclaimer: The information on this web site is provisional. For matters affecting legal rights, please refer to the printed version of the appropriate official publication. 

Document Name

Version

Chapter 62B-26 -  Setback line - Effective 2-7-97

Word Not Available

pdf
603k

Chapter 62B-33  - Rules and Procedures for Permits for construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line - Effective 7-17-08

Word Not Available

pdf
158k

Chapter 62B-34  - Rules and Procedures for General Permits for activities seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line - Effective 11-21-05

Word
131k

pdf
142k

Chapter 62B-36  -  Beach Management Assistance Program - Effective 12-25-03

Word Not Available

pdf
148k

Chapter 62B-41  -  Rules and Procedures for Application for Coastal Construction Permits - Effective 10-23-01

Word Not Available

pdf
113k

Chapter 62B-49  - Joint Coastal Permits and Concurrent Processing of Proprietary Authorizations - Updated 5-17-07

Word Not Available

pdf
39k

Chapter 62B-54  -  Administrative  Fines and Damage Liability - Effective 3-20-00

Word
20k

pdf
13k

Chapter 62B-56 - Rules and Procedures for Using Geotextile Containers as Core Dune Features (Permits for Construction and Maintenance)

Word

61 KB

pdf

51 KB

 

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More Information

For more information concerning general publications, please e-mail Rosaline Beckham. Phone numbers can be found on the Staff Contacts page.

 

Last updated: June 22, 2009

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