Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62B-34.085 - Minor Reconstruction of Existing Coastal Armoring Structures
(1) Applicability. Minor reconstruction of
existing coastal armoring structures qualifies for a General Permit subject to
the criteria and conditions set forth in this chapter.
(2) Minor reconstruction shall be limited to
the repair of an existing functional, and intact armoring structure which is
necessary to maintain the structural and functional integrity of the structure
as originally constructed and includes the following:
(a) The repair or replacement of
caps.
(b) The repair or replacement
of anchoring systems landward of the armoring.
(c) The repair or replacement of return
walls.
(d) The repair or
replacement of individual sheet piles, walers, posts, and planks.
(e) The replacement of individual armor or
chink stones over sloping rock revetments.
(f) The placement of sand landward of
existing armoring meeting the requirements of chapter 62B-33,
F.A.C.
(3) Prohibitions
and Limitations. Activities in paragraphs
62B-34.085(2)(a) through
(e), F.A.C., shall be subject to the
following prohibitions and limitations:
(a)
The minor reconstruction shall not result in a seaward advancement or increase
the level of protection of the existing armoring as originally
constructed.
(b) Cap repairs and
replacement shall not result in an increase of the elevation of the top of the
structure as originally constructed.
(c) The minor reconstruction shall not result
in net excavation of sandy material on the site.
(d) The unit weight of armor stone placed on
rock revetments shall be no less than 135 pounds per cubic foot.
(e) The minor reconstruction of a rock
revetment shall not result in an increase of the footprint of the revetment as
originally constructed. Scattered or dislodged rocks shall be removed or
restacked within the footprint of the existing structure. The seaward slope
shall be no steeper than 1V:2H, and the crest elevation shall not be increased
over the original construction.
(4) The General Permit for minor
reconstruction of existing armoring shall be valid for one year from date of
issuance. No time extensions are available for this
permit.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 161.053(20) FS. Law Implemented 161.053(2), (4), (18) FS.
New 10-4-18.
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