Final_Development_Order.pdf

This is a Final Development Order issued by the City of Destin, Florida, establishing regulatory approval and conditions for the Shore at Crystal Beach Park Expansion project. The order authorizes the construction of parking lots, restroom facilities, public shower facilities, boardwalks with ADA-compliant ramps, geogrid beach access drives, and underground stormwater systems at Crystal Beach Park. The development order outlines comprehensive site planning requirements, environmental compliance measures, and phased implementation conditions for the infrastructure improvements. The project must comply with Florida Statute Chapter 380 and local development regulations, with specific attention to coastal protection, stormwater management, and public beach access standards. The order establishes conditions precedent to construction, including final engineering plans approval, environmental permits, and coordination with relevant state and federal agencies overseeing coastal development and water management.

The Final Development Order includes mandatory compliance requirements related to environmental protection, stormwater treatment, and coastal resource management. Specific conditions address beach renourishment coordination, dune protection measures, native vegetation restoration, and ongoing monitoring protocols. The order requires the developer to obtain necessary permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prior to commencing construction. Financial assurances and bonding requirements are established to ensure completion of required improvements and long-term maintenance of stormwater systems and public facilities. The development order remains in effect for a specified period with provisions for modification based on changed circumstances, environmental findings, or regulatory requirement updates.