Any development in wetlands shall provide wetlands for wetland losses as to achieve
a "no net loss" of functional wetlands. Mitigation shall be provided as required by
Chapter 62-345
Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method,
Florida Administrative Code, as may be amended. In cases where the
Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method
does not apply, mitigation shall occur at a ratio of two to one for each acre or portion
thereof. Mitigation should be in-kind and on-site; however, alternative wetland community
types and mitigation sites may be considered in lieu of in-kind and on-site mitigation.
If mitigation in this manner is not feasible, then such practices as land banking
and wetland enhancement may be considered. All such mitigation projects shall be reviewed
and approved by the county and agreed to by the property owner prior to the issuance
of a development order by the county. The approved mitigation plan shall become part
of the approved site plan or subdivision plat. Mitigation may include, but is not
limited to wetland restoration, wetland replacement, wetland enhancement, monetary
compensation, and wetland preservation. In keeping with the "no net loss" goal of
this ordinance, wetland preservation may not be the only form of mitigation provided
for wetland impacts.
