§ 10-3. Coastal construction control line.

(a)

Purpose. This section establishes within the city the coastal construction control line as the line of reference from which setbacks shall be measured along the Gulf of Mexico for buildings and structures pursuant to F.S. § 161.053 in order to protect the safety, economic, environmental, recreational and community appearance objectives of the city.

(b)

Required setback. No building or structure shall be located seaward of the coastal construction control line unless approved by the State of Florida.

(c)

Interpretation. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to conflict with or supersede the authority of the state in regard to establishing the location or relocation of the coastal construction control line, or any waiver or variance to the requirements relative thereto pursuant to F.S. ch. 161, or the requirements and authority of the county construction licensing board. This section shall be administered according to the following requirements:

(1)

Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be independent of any action or authority of the State of Florida pursuant to F.S. ch. 161 and no action by the state shall relieve any person from compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 07-02, § 2, 4-2-2007)