The City of Fort Lauderdale is considering amending the Unified Land Development Regulations of the City of Fort Lauderdale Section 47-19.3 “Boat Slips, Docks, Boat Davits, Hoists, and Similar Mooring Structures.” This amendment is intended to
improve coastal resilience and mitigate the effects of tidal flooding and sea level rise.
The City will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed changes on Monday, May 9, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Beach Community Center, which is located at 3351 NE 33rd Avenue.
AGENDA
6:30 pm | Introduction by District 1
Commissioner Bruce Roberts
6:40 pm | Presentation on the Proposed Seawall Ordinance
7:00 pm | Questions and Answers
7:30 pm | Public Feedback
Key Ordinance Modifications:
• Adds definitions for seawall and for North American Vertical Datum (NAVD88);
• Sets a minimum seawall elevation at 4.6 feet NAVD88 (0.7 feet; 8.4 inches above the current maximum allowable elevation)
• Sets an allowable maximum height of the seawall based on a property’s base flood elevation;
• Requires seawall reconstruction to the minimum elevation if the substantial repair threshold is triggered;
• Requires maintaining seawalls in good repair;
• Addresses fixed and floating docks; and
• Sets a date by which all seawalls must meet the minimum elevation requirement (March 1, 2035).
More information is posted on the City website. Neighbors are also encouraged to share comments on the proposed
revisions.
