§ 12.01.07. Prohibited on-going activities.

The following standards apply to post development activities taking place within any protected environmentally sensitive zone.

A.

Point source and non-point source discharges. Absent an amendment to the development order, point source and non-point source discharges shall continue to meet the standards applicable to the original development.

B.

Clearing. Absent an amendment to the development order, no person shall clear more vegetation than was permitted for the original development.

C.

Handling and storage of fuel, hazardous and toxic substances and wastes.

1.

Developments where fuel or toxic substances will be stored, transferred or sold shall employ the best available facilities and procedures for the prevention, containment, recovery and mitigation of spillage of fuel and toxic substances. Facilities and procedures shall be designed to prevent substances from entering the water or soil and employ adequate means for prompt and effective clean-up of spills that do occur. No such facilities shall be permitted in the floodplain or in floodways.

2.

No toxic or hazardous wastes or substances shall be stored in outdoor containers nor be located in a floodplain or floodway.

3.

Storage or disposal of all types of wastes is prohibited on shorelines.

D.

Prohibited uses. The long term storage of equipment or materials and the disposal of wastes shall be prohibited.

E.

Fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides.

1.

Fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides shall not be applied in a protected environmentally sensitive zone except for projects conducted under the authority of F.S. §§ 373.451—373.4595, the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act and governmental authorized mosquito control programs.

2.

Fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used in restricted development zones shall be applied sparingly and at appropriate rates and time intervals.

F.

Spray vehicles. Vehicles used for mixing or spraying chemicals are prohibited from withdrawing water directly from bayou or bay waters.

G.

Pump-out, holding and treatment facilities for wastes from mobile sources. Sewage, solid waste and petroleum waste generated by vessels or vehicles on the site shall be properly collected and disposed of.

(LDC Ord. of 1-9-2014)