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Walton County

Corridor Management Plan

Scenic 30-ACorridor Management Plan

Submitted to:

Florida Department of TransportationDistrict Three

Scenic Highways CoordinatorP.O. Box 607

Chipley, Florida 32428850.415.9524

Submitted by:

Scenic 30-A Corridor Advocacy GroupClaire Bannerman, Chairperson

90 Spires Lane, 7-A StreetSanta Rosa Beach, Florida 32459

850.622.3059

Prepared by:

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.1725 Hermitage BoulevardTallahassee, Florida 32308

850.553.3500

October 2007

AcknowledgementsThe process of designating a Florida Scenic Highway relies on the volunteer efforts of local citizens, community leaders, businesses, and non-profit organizations working closely with land-management agencies, local governments, consultants, and the Florida Department of Transportation. The Friends of Scenic 30-A, along with the added support from local business owners and residents of Scenic 30-A, have committed significant amounts of time to this process. Others deserving recognition for their participation, encouragement, guidance, and financial contributions in the joint effort to make Scenic 30-A designation a reality include:

FDOT District ThreeLaura Haddock, District Environmental AdministratorShannon Foor, District Scenic Highway Coordinator

Special ThanksWalton County Board of County Commissioners District 5 Commissioner’s Aide, Vicki Kitahara

Walton County Tourist Development Council – Kriss TitusWalton County Tourist Development Council – Tracy Louthain

Walton County Chamber of CommerceWalton County Citizen Services – Ken Little

Shannon Porath, Attorney at LawFlorida State Parks

Walton County Health DepartmentScenic 30-A Corridor Advocacy Group Chairperson- Claire BannermanScenic 30-A Corridor Advocacy Group Vice Chairperson- Cliff Knauer

Scenic 30-A Corridor Advocacy Group

Special Recognition to:SoWal.com

Discover30A.comEmeraldcoast.com

Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Committee

Special AcknowledgementVan Ness Butler and Staff

Tim Pauls and Staff

Friends of Scenic 30-AJohndra CulpDale Foster

Cheryl and William FreezeMary and Bill Grubbs

Vicki KitaharaKen Little

Meg NelsonHenry Nooe

Carole SeibertTom SteinKen Volgel

Walton County MapsWalton County GIS

PhotographyKurt Lischka, Mooncreek Studios

Walton County Tourist Development CouncilClaire Bannerman

Ken LittleChuck Huettel

Diane G. Delaney

Designation ApplicationKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

FDOT Secretary Signature Page

As Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the signature below indicates the approval and endorsement of this Corridor Management Plan and this corridor for designation as a Florida Scenic Highway. FDOT approval of this management plan represents our agreement to serve in a partnership with the Corridor Management Entity to preserve, enhance and maintain the designated scenic highway corridor. We recognize the grassroots initiative and strong local support for this corridor demonstrated by the communities involved in the preparation of this management plan. This Corridor Management Plan acknowledges that the designated corridor will be subject to the requirements of the Section 1046(c) of the ISTEA which added a new subsection (s) to 23 USC 131 precluding outdoor advertising on designated scenic highways, and the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act. I herby designate this corridor as a Florida Scenic Highway.

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Statement of Significance“Scenic 30-A runs through long-leaf pine flat woods, along the white sand beach and sea oat covered dunes, past freshwater coastal lakes and saltwater inlets, over sand hills and coastal uplands, along wetlands and marshes, and through hammocks and coastal scrub. Our area is known for the shimmering brilliance of the Gulf of Mexico and her white sand beaches.

But it is the beauty of our landscape and its native plants and animals that are second to none. Don’t miss the centuries-old live oaks at Eden State Gardens in Point Washington State Park and the craggy, many-trunked scrub oaks in Old Grayton Beach.

Look for the huge, fragrant white blooms of Southern magnolia in early summer throughout the woods at the crest of Old Seagrove and next to the obelisk beach walkover in Seaside.

Admire the graceful arc of slash pine reflected in Western Lake. Discover the tough little sand pine that grows all along the Gulf Coast, but nowhere else

in the world! Look closely at the sharp-toothed edge of the stem of a palmetto frond that gives Saw Palmetto—a palm tree that grows its trunk underground—its name!

Wildflowers bloom year-round along 30-A. Watch for the lavender blossoms of wild rosemary and Gulf Coast lupine in the spring. In the fall, the roadsides turn gold with goldenrod, woody goldenrod, golden asters and camphorweed. Sea oats, the grasses that hold the dunes in place, are a federally protected species. Enjoy the beauty of the plants, but please don’t walk on the dunes or pick the seed heads. Please do enjoy and protect the beauty of our beaches, dunes, scrub, and woodlands.”

— Randy Harelson, Pt. Washington

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Title Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iAcknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiSecretary Signature Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iiiDesignation Application Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ivStatement of Significance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vScenic 30-A Overview Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viList of Tables and Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viiiSHAC Comments and Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Chapters

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Corridor Story 3Corridor Vision 5

2. The Corridor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Background Conditions Analysis 9Intrinsic Resource Assessment and Designation Criteria 25

3. The Support and Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Corridor Management Entity 59Community Participation Program 60Local Support 62Partnerships and Agreements 65

4. The Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Goals, Objectives and Strategies 69Protection Techniques 75Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan 78Funding and Promotions 84Action Plan 88

AppendicesA. SHAC Eligibility Review and Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91B. The Corridor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135C. Support and Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157D. The Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES

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Tables2.1 Background Support for Action Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.2 Scenic 30-A Corridor Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112.3 Summary of Right-of-Way Widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.4 Land Use Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.5 Functional Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192.6 Traffic Monitoring Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192.7 Traffic Volumes and Level of Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.8 Level of Service Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212.9 FDOT Adopted Work Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212.10 CIP Parks and Recreation Projects; Walton County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222.11 CIP Transportation Projects; Walton County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233.1 Friends of Scenic 30-A Committee List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594.1 Scenic 30-A Goal 1 Comprehensive Plan Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 784.2 Scenic 30-A Goal 2 Comprehensive Plan Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794.3 Scenic 30-A Goal 3 Comprehensive Plan Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814.4 Scenic 30-A Goal 4 Comprehensive Plan Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814.5 Scenic 30-A Goal 5 Comprehensive Plan Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 824.6 Scenic 30-A Goal 6 Comprehensive Plan Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 824.7 Action Plan Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 884.8 Action Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Figures2.1 Scenic 30-A Corridor Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.2 Intrinsic Resource Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252.3 Scenic 30-A Beach Communities, Managed Lands, and Water Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332.4 Scenic 30-A Trail Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432.5 Scenic 30-A Corridor Overview of Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462.6 Scenic 30-A West Area Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472.7 Scenic 30-A Central Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482.8 Scenic 30-A East Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492.9 Scenic 30-A Point Washington Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502.10 Intrinsic Resource Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SHAC COMMENTS & RESPONSES

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SHAC Comments and Responses

The role of the Scenic Highway Advisory Committee (SHAC) is to evaluate Florida Scenic

Highway applications and determine if a candidate corridor merits eligibility and designation as a scenic highway. This section of the Designation Application summarizes the comments made by the SHAC when reviewing the Eligibility Application for Scenic 30-A. Included are comments made by SHAC members and the Scenic 30-A CAG responses to the comments.

The Scenic 30-A Eligibility Application was presented to the SHAC on February 13, 2006 for their recommendation. The SHAC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Eligibility Application.

In general, comments from the SHAC were very complimentary of the Scenic 30-A Eligibility Application. Some of the comments that did not require responses include:

“Current trends in new-urbanism area benchmark for development globally.” Patricia Evans, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

“Coastal dune lakes are the crowning jewel of an already stellar corridor.” Kerri Post, VISIT FLORIDA

“Great historical homes” Diane Quigley, Department of Community Affairs

SHAC Comments and Responses for Scenic 30-A Eligibility ApplicationAfter the SHAC review of the Scenic 30-A Eligibility Application, comments were returned to the Scenic 30-A CAG to be addressed within the Designation Application. The comments and responses are identified below.

Bob Jones, Florida Department of State

1. The Local Support section could include more towns and communities along the corridor. It appears that Rosemary Beach is the only town in support of the corridor.

The Scenic 30-A CAG Response

Support letters from additional community organizations are listed in Chapter 3, Support and Participation Chapter and are included in the Appendix. No incorporated cities exist along the corridor; Rosemary Beach is the only beach community within the corridor that has an organized governing body.

2. The archeological resources should be described in more detail.


Archeological resources along with the other intrinsic resources are described in Chapter 2, The

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Corridor. Indian burial mounds have been added as an archeological resource. Archeological resource interpretation has been included as part of strategy 4.1.8.

Shawn Hartzer, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry

3. The Corridor Story should be revised to include more discussion about the future of the corridor and not only the current resources and residents.


The Scenic 30-A vision addresses the future of the corridor. The Corridor Story has been revised and is included in Chapter 1, Introduction.

Diane Quigley, AICP, Department of Community Affairs (Former SHAC Member)

4. Some resources (Gulf Place and WaterSound) should be reconsidered as resources.


Gulf Place is a recently constructed mixed-use development that has a growing reputation for cultural events. A description of its significance and intrinsic resource characteristics are included in Chapter 2, The Corridor. WaterSound has been removed as an

intrinsic resource because it is a private development with no public access to the amenities.

5. There needs to be more support from residents and communities.


See Chapter 3, Support and Participation, Friends of Scenic 30-A section, and Appendix C for local support documentation.

6. The CMP’s relationship to the local comprehensive plan is weak and should be stronger. The CME should get language added into the local comprehensive plans that address the goals and action of the Scenic 30-A CMP.


Scenic Corridor design standards currently exist for CR 30-A within the Walton County Land Development Code. A summary of the existing policy support and recommendations for amendments are included in Chapter 4, The Plan. Table 4.8 in the Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan section illustrates the Walton County Comprehensive Plan policies that support the Scenic 30-A Action Plan strategies. Action Plan strategies 1.1.7 and 1.1.10 addresses policy support and related regulatory changes for Scenic 30-A.

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IntroductionScenic 30-A Story

Scenic 30-A is a series of beautiful, two-lane scenic corridors located in Walton County, blending

a unique mixture of both man-made and natural environments brimming with local history and culture. The significance of the Scenic 30-A corridor lies in the resources that transcend the typical American driving experience, creating an immediate and compelling adventure for those exploring the corridor whether via automobile, bicycle, or on foot. Picture yourself walking along miles of unspoiled crystalline beaches that hug the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. You’re surrounded by rolling beach dunes and limitless blue skies. Imagine exploring quaint little beach villages or marveling at the lush landscapes while hiking on scenic nature trails. This all exists along Scenic 30-A!

With its location being among the highest points in Florida, this picturesque area is enjoyed for its lush natural habitats, including sand pine scrub, longleaf pine flatwoods, cypress ponds, wet prairies, and titi swamps, as well as 11 rare coastal dune lakes that are found in only three other locations worldwide. These uncommon coastal lakes set Scenic 30-A apart from

other Florida communities. As a result, environmental protection of the approximately 25,000 acres of these fragile ecosystems is a priority here.

In the 1890s, the combination of natural wilderness and pristine beaches enticed summer vacationers

to this area. As they returned year after year to their tiny beach cottages, small resort communities began to emerge. During the 1920s, promotion and advertising were used to market these resort communities. Beach lots were offered for sale to those who wanted to build permanent residences. Today, 12 distinct beach communities have evolved along the corridor, each with its own unique history and character. Grayton Beach was not only the first community established in the area, but in 1913 was also the area’s first resort community. Today, Grayton Beach continues to have small-town character with its narrow tree-lined streets and a modest downtown with shops, bed and breakfast inns, a

general store, and a handful of restaurants.

Santa Rosa Beach, one of the older communities, borrowed its name from a thriving turpentine plantation nearby. The abundance of slash pine trees made it a perfect place for such an industry.

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Settled initially in the nineteenth century, paper making eventually became the main business here.

Communities that developed later have been aesthetically planned and sport pastel colors and New Urbanism-style architecture. Some of the communities along Scenic 30-A have architecture based on the area’s rich maritime history or the warmth and hospitality associated with traditional Southern grand hotels and classic beach houses. To maintain the existing peaceful character of the area, height restrictions and design guidelines help new developments blend with old. Local organizations such as South Walton Community Council, Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Committee, Beach to Bay Connection, and Scenic Corridor Association, also work closely with County government to help preserve and protect the unique character of the area.

Cultural resources are plentiful along Scenic 30-A. South Walton County is known for its artist colonies and thriving local art scene. Galleries, annual festivals, and antique stores are present along Scenic 30-A. Each season generates its own special events, beginning with ArtsQuest, a week-long event held each May. During the summer, the Seaside Repertory Theatre presents live shows from Memorial Day through August, and the Autumn Tides celebration is always a highlight of the fall season.

Scenic 30-A is known for its world-class, certified Blue Wave beaches; a mark of cleanliness and good management from the Clean Beaches Council. For

those who desire a slower, simpler pace, an abundance of recreational activities await hikers, bikers, bird watchers, beach lovers, campers, and sportsmen. More than 200 miles of trails located on state lands are open to the public. Explore the 19-mile Timpoochee Trail, a paved multi-use path that runs parallel to the Gulf. Enjoy the tranquility of kayaking or canoeing on the coastal dune lakes. Learn about nature, by discovering the habitats of endangered species like the gopher tortoise or Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Choctawhatchee Beach mouse or rare wildflowers, including Gulf Coast lupine and wild rosemary.

Spend a day, or the rest of your life, exploring Scenic 30-A. Whether wandering along sugary white beaches, bicycling through a vast network of greenway trails, or exploring charming little coastal communities, you’ll be sure to want to return again and again…and again.

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IntroductionScenic 30-A Vision in 2026

Twenty years have passed since Scenic 30-A was designated as a Florida Scenic Highway, and the

vision set forth by the Friends of 30-A has been fully implemented. Scenic 30-A has maintained its beautiful two-lane scenic drive, not only for passengers in vehicles, but for pedestrians and cyclists alike. The vivid greenery of State Parks and woodlands is a natural backdrop for majestic sand dunes and rare coastal dune lakes along the Gulf of Mexico.

Travelers on Scenic 30-A easily find their way using the signature wayfinding system established years ago. The signage is easy to read, well maintained, and ties in with an overall directional sign system created by the Walton County Tourist Development Council. The significance of the Scenic 30-A corridor and its resources transcends the typical American driving experience. Local history, culture, and natural environments are clearly identified, creating an immediate and compelling experience for travelers. Education about the distinct character of the surrounding landscapes and beach communities instills greater public confidence and a desire to define, understand, and protect what travelers enjoy.

Visitors and residents bike down the well-manicured Timpoochee Trail and pass by benches placed along the trail for those who want only to observe. Travelers stop at a kiosk to pick up maps, take a drink of water, and visit with other trail users. The maps show the distance and directions to the next stop, and the location of significant resources along the way. The beauty of a rare coastal dune lake is announced by

signature planting and is framed by glistening white sandy dunes. The ocean breeze and the smell of the salt air consume one’s senses. A wooden bridge crosses the dune lake where interpretive signs on the trail explain the significance of sensitive dune lakes and their inhabitants. People kayaking and canoeing skim across the lake and wave spontaneously to onlookers. A group of school-age children learn about the

surrounding environment as they gather on the lake overlook for an outdoor classroom.

Trail users feel safe because the pathway is separated from the vehicle travel lane. Cars cruise down Scenic 30-A , slowing down at the clearly-marked pedestrian crossings. The traffic on Scenic 30-A is flowing evenly, following well-marked traffic signs and wayfinding signs for points of interest. A quiet, clean, and comfortable transit system carries people along Scenic

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30-A, connecting the 12 beach hamlets with the area’s stores, restaurants, and parks.

Parking has been centrally organized in small pockets, and landscaped with native plants and shade trees. Parking areas have been designed for electric golf carts, scooters, and other modes of travel. Some of the neighborhood streets parallel to Scenic 30-A have designated lanes for golf cart travel. These lanes lead to designated parking areas along Scenic 30-A. Local residents do not need to use their cars unless desired. Bike trails, pedestrian pathways, and electric cart lanes interconnect, making it reasonable to leave your car at home, at least for local trips within and between the distinct beach communities of Scenic 30-A.

The scenic corridor’s roadways and trails are free of trash and litter. Trash and recycling receptacles have been placed at strategic locations along the scenic highway. Residents and visitors recognize the natural beauty of the area and do not want to disturb it with litter.

As water became more scarce, the governing officials adopted a xeric landscape ordinance requiring drought tolerant native plants in common areas and public rights-of-way along the corridors of Scenic 30-A. You know you are in a special place because the vegetation is native and water is conserved by residents and guests alike.

As an additional surprise, travelers may enter a dirt trail that leads to the Point Washington State Forest.

Bikes travel over the dusty trails through an area that contains hundreds of acres of preserved forest land and is home to numerous rare plants and animals. The end of the natural trail connects to the paved section of Timpoochee Trail, where you find the historic community of Grayton Beach. A local sign provides a written and graphical story of the town, and directs you to a historic district of homes and small-town stores. Residents were concerned about light pollution, and because of their efforts to protect the night skies, sunset viewing is a common ritual to catch a glimpse of the shimmering aquamarine waters of the Gulf under the moonlight. Travelers can walk down the raised boardwalk to the beach or choose another path on Scenic 30-A for more hidden treasures.

The unique characteristics and natural resources of Scenic 30-A were recognized early on by residents and guests, and as a result the entire corridor was preserved. Many generations will come to enjoy the very wonders that inspired this community 20 years ago. This scenic piece of Florida is treasured by all.

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The Corridor2Background Conditions Analysis

IntroductionThe Background Conditions Analysis provides an overview of the Scenic 30-A corridor and serves as an inventory of existing corridor conditions, including roadway conditions, traffic, safety issues and land uses. In order to profile a scenic highway corridor, it is necessary to summarize the history, existing conditions, and projected future growth anticipated for the area in relation to the corridor vision and goals. This analysis will concentrate on the opportunities and constraints within the corridor that have led to the development of the corridor’s vision, goals, and objectives that are later addressed in the Action Plan.

Summary of FindingsAn analysis of background conditions in the Scenic 30-A Eligibility Application supports the findings in this chapter. These findings are summarized below.

Corridor Limits

Need for application of limits consistent with Scenic Corridor Design Standards in LDC

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Right-of-Way Description

Constrained by presence of current bike path and limited right-of way widths along corridorParking limited within right-of-way

Land Use and Zoning

30-A Scenic Corridor design standards in LDC (13.02.00) currently existNeed design standards for CR 83, CR 283, CR 395 in LDCXeric landscaping ordinance pendingLack of designated parking areas

Signage

Limited directional signageTDC directional plan under developmentBike trailway finding under development

Safety Issues

Inconsistent speed limit along CR 30-ATraffic calming recommendations in 30-A Traffic StudyCollisions at driveway access points

Traffic Volumes & Level of Service

New corridors may need to be considered to address projected trafficCR 30-A LOS projected to be deficient by year 2015 (from CR 395 to US 98)Stormwater Runoff needs to be addressed

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Transportation Planning

Transportation options are neededPotential for Proportionate Fair-Share fundingBike trail expansion is needed

Roadway Improvements

US 98 intersection improvements are funded

Roadway Maintenance

Unpaved shoulders are not maintained Bike path maintenance program is ongoing

Social and Economic Conditions

Panama City Airport- potential new tourist market and resulting TDC strategies

Tourism & User Facilities

Four State Parks with camping facilitiesBeach access points need parkingEden State Park improvements under development

Other Programs

Jail crew cleanup days are ongoingRecycling program currently initiatedDune Lake monitoring program is ongoingMaintenance agreements for landscaping; responsibility of new developments Public concern of excessive lighting from new development

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The Florida Scenic Highway Program Manual (2003) requires a Summary of Findings that “should be linked to the Goals and Objectives, and to the Action Plan (3.6.2).” Table 2.1 is designed to combine the background research conducted during the Eligibility Phase with the corresponding Action Plan developed during the Designation Phase.

Table 2.1 Background Support for Action PlanBackground Conditions Objectives

Corridor Limits Landscape; Beautification; Management and Maintenance; Transportation; Recreation; Economic Development and Tourism; Adminstration

Right-of-Way Description Management and MaintenanceLand Use and Zoning Landscape; Beautification; Management and Maintenance;

Transportation; Recreation; Economic Development and Tourism; Adminstration

Signage Beautification; Management and Maintenance; Transportation; Recreation; Education and Corridor Story; Economic Development and Tourism

Future Land Use Landscape; Beautification; Management and Maintenance; Economic Development and Tourism

Safety Issues Transportation; RecreationTraffic Volumes TransportationLevels of Service Waste Management; Management and Maintenance; TransportationTransportation Planning Management and Maintenance; TransportationRoadway Improvements Maintenance; Beautification and Clean-upRoadway Maintenance Beautification; Management and Maintenance; TransportationSocial and Economic Conditions Economic Development and TourismTourism and Use Facilities Economic Development and TourismOther Programs Landscape; Waste Management; Beautification; Management and

Maintenance; Transportation; Recreation; Support; Education and Corridor Story; Economic Development and Tourism; Adminstration

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The CorridorCorridor LimitsThe Scenic 30-A corridor limits generally include CR 30-A, and connector roads CR 83, CR 283 and CR 395; totaling 28 miles of scenic roads. The limits of the corridor extends 400’ outside of the public right-of-way (see Figure 2.1).

The segments of Scenic 30-A corridor include the entire 18.5 mile length of CR 30-A from US 98 in the west adjacent to Topsail Hill State Preserve, to US 98 in the east near Inlet Beach. The limits of the 9.5 miles of connector roads include: CR 83 from the Blue Mountain Beach public access to US 98; from the Western Lake boat ramp on Hotz Avenue to DeFuniak Street; from CR 30-A north on CR 283 to US 98; CR 395 from CR 30-A north to Tucker Bayou in historic Point Washington.

The corridor travels past four State Parks, 27 miles of greenway trails, 11 rare coastal dune lakes, 12 beach communities, and miles of beautiful beaches.

The Scenic 30-A corridor was divided into segments during the Eligibility Phase to organize background information and intrinsic resource descriptions. Table 2.2 below outlines the six segments that make up the Scenic 30-A Corridor.

Corridor Overview

Scenic 30-A is a major tourist attraction and destination. The architecture along the corridor matches each beach community’s aesthetics, from Old Florida’s traditional two to three story homes, to the cottages in Seaside with white picket fences, and New Urbanism pedestrian pathways. There are also miles of greenway trails connecting state parks, preserves, and residential areas.

Scenic 30-A’s beaches are naturally beautiful. All of the beaches along Scenic 30-A are certified as Blue Wave Beaches, a mark of cleanliness and safety. Beach nourishment, the formation of sand dunes, and other educational programs to keep people off of the dunes

Table 2.2 Scenic 30-A Corridor LimitsSegment Name Route Name From To

Segment #1 Tops’l to Blue Mountain Beach CR 30-A US 98 CR 83Segment #2 Blue Mountain Beach to Seagrove CR 30-A CR 83 CR 395Segment #3 Seagrove to Inlet Beach CR 30-A CR 395 US 98Segment #4 Old Blue Mountain Beach Road CR 83 Blue Mountain Rd US 98Segment #5 Old Grayton Beach Road CR 283 Hotz Ave US 98Segment #6 Old Seagrove to Tucker Bayou CR 395 CR 30-A Tucker Bayou

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Segment #2 - CR 30-A (CR 83 east to CR 395)

Segment 2 continues in an east/west direction along CR 30-A from CR 83 to CR 395. Above-ground utility lines continue along most of this segment. The route passes by the Point Washington State Forest and Grayton Beach State Recreation Area to the north and Grayton Beach State Park to the south. This segment passes near Blue Mountain Beach, Gulf Trace, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, and Seaside. Curb and gutter is present near the WaterColor development.

Coastal pine forests and the century-old community of Grayton Beach border one of the largest and most scenic dune lakes: the 220-acre Western Lake. Despite recent growth and new development, Grayton Beach has maintained its small-town flavor. Grayton Beach is home of the Grayton Beach State Recreation Park, a 2,228 acre park that opened in 1968. Sea turtles nest in the park during the summer and shorebirds are plentiful. Wildflowers include lupine, gaillardia, and golden aster. “Tread Softly” signs dot the sea oat-covered dunes and white sand beaches next to the Gulf.

Located just off CR 395 on CR 30-A is Deer Lake State Park, a 172-acre park managed by the South Walton County Ecosystem. Rare plant and animal species

are critical to protecting the world-class beaches on Scenic 30-A.

There are 12 distinct beach communities along the Scenic 30-A corridor. From west to east the communities include: Dune Allen Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, WaterSound, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach, and Alys Beach. There are also 11 coastal dune lakes along the corridor, known by kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts for their beauty and tranquility. Dune lakes are formed by the wind and found almost exclusively along this portion of the Gulf Coast.

Roadway Characteristics

Segment #1 – CR 30-A (US 98 east to CR 83)

This segment begins at the intersection of CR 30-A and US 98 and continues east to the intersection of CR 30-A and CR 83. The roadway travels in an east/west direction, and the scenic views available

along this segment remain consistent throughout.

This part of the corridor passes through the towns of Dune Allen Beach and Santa Rosa Beach.

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found here include the Choctawhatchee Beach mouse and the Red-cockaded Woodpecker. The reflection of the Gulf of Mexico can be seen in Deer Lake. The view combines the emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico with a sliver of white sand and the deep blue of Deer Lake.

The community of WaterColor blends right into the hustle and bustle of neighboring Seaside, which most consider the cultural and commercial center of Scenic 30-A, with a small post office and a town center, complete with a stage. Seaside is the recipient of numerous architectural awards and was the film location for The Truman Show. Seaside also has an artists’ colony and hosts many cultural events.

Segment #3 – CR 30-A (CR 395 east to US 98)

The third segment of the corridor begins as CR 30-A crosses CR 395. A portion of this segment just east of CR 395 contains a paved shoulder on the south side of the road. Utilities are located above ground until just east of the intersection with WaterSound Parkway, where they are underground to the end of the segment

at the intersection with US 98. Part of the segment passes by Deer Lake State Park, between CR 30-A and the Gulf of Mexico.

This section of the corridor passes through WaterSound, a coastal community under development by the St. Joe Company, then on to Camp Creek Lake and the Camp Creek Golf Club. It then passes through Rosemary Beach, another planned community with white stucco, bell towers, and upscale restaurants and shops. CR 30-A reconnects with US 98 at Inlet Beach.

Segment #4 – CR 83 (Blue Mountain Road Beach Access to US 98)

The fourth segment of the corridor extends north from the Blue Mountain Road Beach access point near the Gulf of Mexico, intersects with CR 30-A, and continues north to US 98 (Emerald Coast Parkway). This segment is generally bound on both east and west by the Point Washington State Forest. The southern terminus of the corridor has access to Blue Mountain Beach.

Segment #5 – CR 283 (US 98 to Hotz Avenue)

This segment begins near the Grayton Dunes access point and the Western Lake Boat Ramp, on Hotz Avenue north along DeFuniak Street to CR 30-A, and continues to the intersection with US 98. This segment of CR 283 includes the town of Grayton Beach to the south and historic Point Washington to the north at Tucker Bayou. However, Point Washington is not located directly on the Scenic 30-A corridor.

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Segment #6 begins at the intersection of CR 395 and CR 30-A. It runs north/south through the Point Washington State

Forest and US 98, adjacent to Eden State Park, then continues to Choctawhatchee Bay at Tucker Bayou.

Heading north on CR 395 from the CR 30-A corridor leads to the Eastern Lake Bike/Hike Trail in Point Washington State Forest, which consists of three greenway trails where visitors can see sandhills, cypress ponds, wet prairies, and titi swamps. Deer, coyotes, alligators, and gopher tortoises are present in the area. Point Washington State Park is an example of the sandhill ecosystem. Rare species include Flatwoods salamander, White-topped pitcher plant, and the world’s largest stand of Curtis sandgrass.

Across US 98, the corridor continues to Eden State Park and Eden Gardens, where the former Wesley Family Mansion (an example of typical Panhandle architecture) is located. It contains two stories, each with an equal number of rooms divided by a central hallway. The house is perched on pilings for greater air circulation and flood protection.

Right-of-Way Width

The existing and maintained right-of-way (ROW) widths along the corridor vary according to roadway characteristics and land use. Along CR 30-A from US 98 to CR 83, the ROW width varies from 66 feet to 100 feet. Between CR 83 and CR 395, ROW width ranges from 70 feet to 100 feet. In the section from CR 395 to US 98 East, it ranges from 70 feet to 130 feet. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) considers the maintained ROW to be the roadway pavement and the width of the shoulder where the public entity has completed routine maintenance for over four years. A summary of the minimum and maximum ROW widths for each segment is described in Table 2.3.

Utility Placements

On Segment #1 of Scenic 30-A, utilities are mostly located above ground, with the exception of a small

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#1 CR 30-A 66’ - 100’#2 CR 30-A 70’ - 100’#3 CR 30-A 70’ - 130’#4 CR 83 70’#5 CR 283 70’#6 CR 395 70’

Source: County Road 30-A Traffic Study

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portion of CR 30-A just west of CR 83. Similarly, Segment #2 features above-ground utility lines, except for the section between Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside, where they are located underground. From CR 395 to just east of WaterSound Parkway on CR 30-A, utilities are located above ground. The utility lines run underground for the remainder of Segment #3.

Acquisitions

FDOT has no budgeted right-of-way acquisitions along the proposed corridor. However, FDOT is in the process of widening US 98 from just west of Mack Bayou to the intersection with CR 30-A, and from CR 30-A to the intersection with SR 83.

Land Use and Zoning

Land Use

Table 2.4 summarizes the existing land uses along the corridor. Between US 98 West and CR 83 (Segment #1), land use along CR 30-A is comprised of Village Mixed Use, Conservation, Infill, Residential Preservation, Small Neighborhood, Traditional Neighborhood, and Institutional. Appendix B contains the Existing Land Use Map for Walton County.

Zoning

Walton County does not have a zoning ordinance. Land development is regulated through the Walton County Unified Land Development Code.

SignageChapter 7 of the Walton County Unified Land Development Code describes the size, location, and type of advertising and billboards allowed outside of public right-of-way. On-premise and off-premise signs

are allowed in unincorporated Walton County as specified in the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Temporary, real estate, and rental signs are permitted, but must comply with specific size, location, and duration standards. Signage regulations for Scenic Corridors in the LDC are much more stringent. Signs specifically prohibited in the Scenic 30-A corridor include

off-premise outdoor advertising signs, murals used as advertising, flashing signs, and plastic signs with interior lighting. Any such signs that existed prior to the county designation of CR 30-A as a scenic corridor are regulated as nonconforming uses.

The number of ground signs permitted depends on the amount of frontage a parcel has on the public

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right-of-way. These regulations are detailed in Section 7.03.01 of the LDC. If the parcel has less than 100 feet of frontage, one sign is allowed; if it is between 100 feet and 300 feet, the allowance is two signs; if it is between 300 feet and 400 feet, three signs are permitted; if it is greater than 400 feet, four signs are allowed. The permissible square footage of signs also increases with ROW frontage. In all cases, the maximum height for ground signs is 18 feet.

Section 7.03.02 of the county code provides requirements for directional signs. Directional signs give motorists directions to parking areas and access drives. They are limited in area to four square feet, and do not count against an occupancy’s maximum sign area. Directional signs are allowed as permanent signs on all parcels. Additional sign regulations are included in Section 13.02.00 of the Land Development Code and are described in Chapter 4 The Plan.

Billboards

The only restriction a Florida Scenic Highway designation places on a corridor is the provision of new billboard permits within the corridor limits. In 1991, Section 1046(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Equity Act (ISTEA) added a new subsection(s) to 23 United States Code (USC) 131

Table 2.4 Land Use SummarySegment Hwy/Route # Description Land Use

#1 CR 30-A From Hwy 98 West to CR 83 Conservation, Village Mixed Use, Infill Residential Preservation, Institutional, Small Neighborhood, Traditional Neighborhood

#2 CR 30-A From CR 83 to CR 395 Village Mixed Use, Traditional Neighborhood, Infill, Residential Preservation, Conservation, Court Ordered Overlay

#3 CR 30-A From CR 395 to Hwy 98 East Residential Preservation, Village Mixed Use, Infill, Institutional, Conservation, Court Ordered Overlay, Traditional Neighborhood, Small Neighborhood

#4 CR 83 From Blue Mountain Rd to Hwy 98 Residential Preservation, Village Mixed Use, Traditional Neighborhood, Small Neighborhood, Conservation, Light Industrial

#5 CR 283 From US 98 to Hotz Ave Conservation, Village Mixed Use, Infill, Residential Preservation#6 CR 395 From CR 30-A to Eden State Park Residential Preservation, Traditional Neighborhood, Public Facilities, Court Ordered

Overlay, Conservation, CR 2 Units per Acre, Infill, InstitutionalSource: Walton County GIS and Walton County Existing Land Use Map

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that precludes outdoor advertising on designated scenic highways/byways. Once a corridor has been designated, the FDOT Outdoor Advertising Office is precluded from issuing new outdoor advertising permits within the control zone of the Interstate, the National Highway System, the Federal Aid Primary System, and any State Highway System along the corridor.

Permanent outdoor advertising signs are regulated according to Section 7.05.00 of the Walton County Land Development Code. The maximum area of such signs is 950 square feet (Section 7.05.01). No two billboards may be spaced less than 1,500 feet apart on any road. Billboards are not permitted on street frontage within 100 feet of public parks, public schools, churches, courthouses, city halls, or public museums using the same street frontage. Permanent outdoor advertising signs are limited to 65 feet in height. Signs must be constructed in accordance with the Walton County building code.

No outdoor advertising is permitted along Scenic 30-A due to county ordinance (Section 13.02.05.02, Walton County Land Development Code). However, because

all of the roads in the corridor are county roads, they fall outside of the scope of Florida Scenic Highway/ISTEA regulations for outdoor advertising.

According to Section 13.02.05.04, allowable signs on CR 30-A include temporary signs, main identification signs, building signs, directory signs/kiosks, permitted off-premises signs, and street signs.

Safety IssuesThe Walton County Public Works Department compiled crash data for CR 30-A from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. The data report nine intersection crashes and 59 mid-block crashes, including one pedestrian/bicycle involved crash. The predominant type of crash was classified as “Rear End.” The pedestrian/bicycle involved mid-block crash was determined to be “No Fault.” In addition to “Rear End” and “No Fault,” other types of mid-block crashes include:

Careless Driving (11)Failure to Yield (10)Hit Deer (4)Improper Parking (2)Improper Backing (2)Criminal (1)

In the CR 30-A Traffic Study (Walton County, 2005) strategies to address safety concerns include the following recommendations:

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Safety issues have been addressed in the Action Plan within the Safety objectives and strategies.

Traffic Volumes

Functional Classification

The functional classification for the corridors in Walton County depend upon the type and location of the facility. The functional classification of state, county, and local roads will vary depending on traffic volumes and lane configurations. A summary of functional classifications for Scenic 30-A corridors in can be found in Table 2.5.

FDOT collects traffic data at Traffic Monitoring Stations throughout the state. The state has two types of monitoring stations: portable and telemetered. Portable monitoring stations consist of a set of tubes that are set across a roadway once or twice a year, and then removed. Telemetered monitoring stations consist of permanent traffic counting devices, such as a loop detector in the pavement. See Table 2.6 for the location and type of monitoring stations for the Scenic 30-A corridors.

See Table 2.7 for historical, existing (2005), and 5- and 10-year projected traffic volumes, and for corresponding level of service for the Scenic 30-A corridors. Table B-1 in Appendix B provides background information and calculations to determine

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Table 2.5 Functional ClassificationRoute Number Functional Classification Area Type # Lanes

CR 30-A Minor Arterial Urbanized 2CR 83 Local Transitioning 2

CR 283 Local/Collector/Major Collector Transitioning 2CR 395 Collector/Minor Collector Transitioning 2

Source: Florida DOT Planning Statistics

Table 2.6 Traffic Monitoring StationsCount

NumberMonitoring

TypeLocation

CR 30-A600219 Portable 300’ South of US 98600258 Portable 300’ East of CR 393600263 Portable 300’ West of CR 283200267 Portable 300’ West of CR 395600268 Portable 300’ East of CR 395

CR 83600262 Portable 300’ South of US 98

CR 283600112 Portable 300’ South of US 98

CR 395600214 Portable 300’ South of US 98600254 Portable 300’ South of US 98

Source: Florida Traffic Information CD 2005

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Table 2.7 Traffic Volumes and Levels of Service

RoadwayAdopted

LOS Standard

Historical Existing Projected

2001 2005 2010 2015From To Volume LOS Volume LOS Volume LOS Volume LOS

CR 30-AUS 98 CR 393 D 6,600 C 6,400 C 8,304 D 10,845 DCR 393 CR 83 D 6,600 C 7,200 D 9,342 D 12,600 DCR 83 CR 283 D 4,900 C 5,500 C 7,136 D 12,919 DCR 283 CR 395 D 5,900 C 6,500 C 8,433 D 12,121 DCR 395 US 98 D 7,250 D 10,150 D 13,169 D 16,188 F

CR 83CR 30-A US 98 D 1,000 C 1,700 C 2,206 C 2,392 C

CR 283CR 30-A US 98 D 3,100 C 4,100 C 5,320 C 6,858 C

CR 395CR 30-A US 98 D 3,200 C 6,000 C 7,785 D 8,453 DUS 98 End D 1,200 C 750 C 973 C 1,196 C

Source: Florida DOT Quality/Level of Service Handbook

Level of Service (LOS)

Future traffic volumes and LOS standards were developed using the methodology stated in sub-section G, Traffic Volumes and User Types of this chapter. Considerations for LOS include: whether the corridor is rural or urban, developed or undeveloped; whether turning bays are present at major intersections; the number of travel lanes; and whether there is an uninterrupted flow of traffic or

traffic control devices such as stop signs or signals are present.

The thresholds for LOS standards for the Scenic 30-A corridors are detailed in Table 2.8. All LOS standards are based on the Walton County comprehensive plan policies. The traffic analysis projects that one segment of CR 30-A, from CR 395 to US 98, may be operating below the adopted LOS of D in the year 2015.

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Responsibility for transportation planning along the Scenic Highway corridor is divided between FDOT, Walton County, and the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization. The West Florida Regional Planning Council provides coordination between land use and transportation decisions, working closely with local governments, FDOT, and the Florida Department of Community Affairs. These agencies and their efforts regarding transportation planning are described in the following sections.

FDOT Adopted 5-Year Work ProgramAt the state level, FDOT has authority to regulate commercial and general aviation airports and rail lines, as well as state roads, within the state. This does not apply to the corridor because it consists solely of county roads. However, FDOT does plan on increasing the capacity of US 98 at two locations where it intersects with Scenic 30-A. The FDOT District Three Work Programs for 2006-2011 and 2008-2012 outline roadway projects near Scenic 30-A. These projects will have a positive effect on the proposed highway by improving existing roadway facilities. The adopted FDOT Work Programs

Table 2.8 Level of Service Standards

RoadwayAdopted

LOS StandardFrom To A B C D E

CR 30-AUS 98 CR 393 D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600CR 393 CR 83 D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600CR 83 CR 283 D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600CR 283 CR 395 D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600CR 395 US 98 D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600

CR 83CR 30-A US 98 D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600

CR 283CR 30-A US 98 D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600

CR 395CR 30-A US 98 D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600US 98 End D * * 7,000 13,600 14,600

* Cannot be achieved using table input value defaults.Source: Walton County Comprehensive Plan and Florida DOT Quality/Level of Service Handbook

Table 2.9 FDOT Adopted Work ProgramProject Description Location Type of Work

2006-2011US 98 Road Improvement US 98 from .6 miles west of Mack

Bayou to CR 30-A WestAdd lanes and reconstruct

US 98 Road Improvement US 98 from CR 30-A to SR 83 Add lanes and reconstruct2008-2012US 98 Preliminary Engineering US 98 from Okaloosa County Line to

CR 30-A WestPE for future capacity

Source: FDOT Program Development Office 2006-2011 Adopted Work Program

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Table 2.10 CIP Parks and Recreation Projects in Walton CountyExpenditures FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 Project Description

Helen McCall Park $200,000 Park ImprovementsSouth Walton Park $250,000 $750,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 New Park DevelopmentRed Fish Lake Bridge $250,000 Pedestrian BridgePoint Washington Boat Ramp $100,000 RefurbishmentSource: 2006 Walton County CIP

includes annual support for projects in Walton County. A summary of highway improvements on US 98 included in the work programs is listed in Table 2.9.

Walton County

Walton County Planning is responsible for planning at the local level, in addition to coordinating with other levels of government. Most importantly, Planning is tasked with developing, evaluating, and maintaining the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Chapter 4 for more information on the Comprehensive Plan.

The Walton County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) outlines capital and transportation-related projects programmed through Fiscal Year 2011. Tables 2.10 and 2.11 detail capital improvement projects, including a variety of capacity and safety improvements along Scenic 30-A. For more information on the complete CIP, refer to Appendix B.

Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization

The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization (OWTPO) serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), a designation under Section 134 of Title 23, U.S. Code for maintaining and conducting a “continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive” (3-C) transportation process. The OWTPO, consisting of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, serves as the forum for cooperative regional decision making. Collectively, it develops the region’s transportation plans and programs; a prerequisite for the allocation of Federal-Aid Highway and transit funds.

The OWTPO adopted the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to extend to 2030 on April 19, 2007. The plan serves as the blueprint for developing a regionally-based network of transportation facilities that meet the future travel needs of the region in the most efficient and effective manner possible. There are no specific projects along Scenic 30-A included in the FY 2008-2012 Project Priorities document.

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Project # Road Project Project Funding Type Phase Improvement FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011

2006-01-016 CR 30-A Signalized Intersection or Roundabout at Intersection of New St. Joe Road and CR 30-A

City/County & Private Partnership

Capacity Engineering Design

Intersection Improvement

$750,000

2006-01-020 CR 30-A Signalized Intersection or Roundabout at Intersection of CR 395 and CR 30-A




$750,000





$750,000





$750,000





$750,000

2006-01-036 CR 30-A Left and Right Turn Lanes at the Intersection of Lakewood Dr and CR 30-A




$440,800

2006-01-040 CR 30-A Left Turn Lane at Somerset Bridge Rd and CR 30-A




$220,400

2006-01-044 CR 30-A Two Left Turn Lanes at the Intersection of Gulf Drive and CR 30-A




$440,800

2006-01-048 NewRoad

New North-South Connector for CR 30-A and US 98 between Camp Creek and CR 395



New Roadway $31,375 $3.5 Million

2006-01-052 CR 30-A Sign Upgrade - Retrofit Existing City/County & Private Partnership

Safety Engineering Design

Material $35,500

2006-01-053 CR 30-A Pavement Marking Modifications - Retrofit Existing


Safety Construction Striping $220,400

2006-01-054 CR 30-A Left Turn Lane at Main Park Rd and CR 30-A




$5,687

2006-01-058 CR 30-A Intersection Safety Improvements to Ensure Adequate Signt Visiblity at Acacia St


Safety Engineering Design


$300,000

2006-01-066 CR 30-A Parking Retrofit Based on Crash Reports at Various Locations Along CR 30-A (Where Parking in the ROW Occurs)


Capacity/Safety

Engineering Design

Right-of-Way Improvements

$625,000

2006-01-070 CR 30-A Transit Plan City/County & Private Partnership

Capacity Planning EvaluationReport

Source: 2006 Walton County CIP

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Social and Economic ConditionsWalton County’s Scenic 30-A highway lies entirely in the immediate vicinity of the Gulf of Mexico. CR 30-A generally runs east/west, paralleling the coast. Meanwhile, CR 83, CR 283, and CR 395 run north/south, terminating at the beach. The corridor contains 28 miles of scenic roads. Despite this limited geography, Scenic 30-A will regularly serve both Walton County residents and visitors from all over the region who are attracted by South Walton’s beaches.

According to the 2000 Census, Walton County has a population of 40,601. The 2005 estimated population of 53,525 represents a 31.8% increase (University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research). The median income for a household in the county was $32,407 in 2000. Additional demographic information can be found in Appendix B.

Tourism and User FacilitiesThere are more than 12,000 lodging units available along Scenic 30-A, many of them directly or indirectly accessible from the corridor. Accommodations range from luxury rooms in Seaside, WaterColor, and other beach communities to RV sites and campgrounds. Campgrounds and RV sites are located in Grayton Beach State Park, Peach Creek RV Resort, Topsail Hill RV Resort, and Willows Campground. The Peach Creek and Topsail Hill facilities have full RV hook-ups.

A number of businesses along the corridor provide opportunities for visitors to engage in outdoor

activities. There are five businesses offering bicycle rentals so visitors can explore the area or ride one of the many local trails by bike. Many businesses also cater to water sports enthusiasts. Visitors can rent a kayak, canoe, surfboard, catamaran, or even charter a fishing expedition. There are four certified nature-based businesses that offer interpretive river tours in the Choctawhatchee Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, and Black Creek areas, as well as camping and kayak, canoe, and tube rental.

There are more than 120 restaurants along Scenic 30-A. Six of them are in Florida Trend’s “Top 500 Restaurants.” There is also abundant shopping, including the open-air market and artist colony in Seaside.

Golf courses can be found at Camp Creek Golf Club (off of CR 30-A between WaterColor and Rosemary Beach) and at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club. There are also 50 tennis courts available to the public along Scenic 30-A.

Visitors can also enjoy the amenities available at the State Parks located along the corridor. Camping is available at Grayton Beach State Recreation Area and Topsail State Preserve. Public beach access is available at Grayton Beach State Park, Topsail State Preserve, and Deer Lake State Park. Hiking trails are available at Grayton Beach State Recreation Area, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Deer Lake State Park, Eden State Gardens, and Point Washington State Forest.

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Scenic 30-A is served by passenger airports in Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, and Pensacola, and by general aviation airports in Destin, DeFuniak Springs, Crestview, and Panama City.

Intrinsic Resources Assessment and Designation Criteria

IntroductionThe Intrinsic Resources Assessment and Designation Criteria outlines the 10 Universal and Resource Specific Criteria that the Scenic 30-A corridor has met to be designated a scenic highway in Florida. These criteria establish the standard requirements of the Florida Scenic Highway Program. This chapter documents how the ten criteria have been fulfilled, a list of corridor resources, and the significance of how area resources contribute to Scenic 30-A.

The following section describes the ten criteria and provides a reference where these criteria are addressed in the Scenic 30-A Corridor Management Plan.

Universal Criteria

Universal Criterion #1“Resource(s) must be visible from the roadway.”

Each of the six intrinsic resource types, that determine the eligibility of a corridor for consideration as a Florida Scenic Highway are present within the Scenic 30-A corridor limits and are either visible from the roadway or accessible from the corridor. According to field inventories conducted along the corridor, approximately 89% of the resources are visible or partially visible from the roadway. The remaining 11% of resources are easily accessible, but not visible.

Figure 2.2 Intrinsic Resource Visibility

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Universal Criterion #2

“The corridor must ‘tell a story’ that relates to its intrinsic resource(s).”

Scenic 30-A holds a unique mixture of cultural, natural, archeological, historical and scenic resources that transcend the typical American driving experience. The Story, presented in Chapter 1 Introduction, walks through the numerous resources and amenities within the Scenic 30-A corridor, illustrating its unique characteristics that separate it from other scenic highways. Listed below are the qualities and resources collected from a public workshop designed to highlight and organize the important aspects that make Scenic 30-A unique. This list was used as an outline for the creation of the corridor’s Story, followed by a narrative of the corridor’s history.

HikingBicyclingFamilies feel safeArts and craftsVibrant nightlifeMix of manmade and natural resourcesPaths, trails, boardwalkBeach destinationPublic landsDune lakesNational ForestBeach resort and communityBeach cottage style homesNew-Urbanism (Seaside)

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History

The following section describes the history of the Scenic 30-A corridor and South Walton County in an effort to further support the Corridor Story criterion.

The 1890s was a period when American taste and interest in vacationing at the beach in the summer was popular. In several parts of Florida, small beach resort communities began to grow. By 1911, Grayton Beach was a small resort for beach goers from DeFuniak Springs and elsewhere in the county. As with many developments in the 1920s, promotion and advertising were widely used to market resort areas. Newspapers in Defuniak Springs (and probably in Alabama) carried advertisements that promoted Grayton Beach as a place to buy a beach lot and as a place to relax and recuperate from daily life.

By 1923, new houses replaced the cottages that had been located on the beach since before the turn of the century. Visitors continued to come from Alabama and Walton County. J.J. Kinney and B.B. Murray were among several who built houses at the beach. Their houses were described as “air castles” with low hip roofs called storm roofs and large screens with hinged shutters to protect from hurricanes.

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South Walton County was an important Native American settlement as indicated by European artifacts that were

found at the site, indicating the first meeting between early explorers and Native Americans. The crescent moon shaped mound is now protected and has been returned to the Creek Indian Nation. Florida State University performed an archaeological dig evident by the deep cuts that traverse the mound remain. Today it is entirely fenced in and is once again a protected resting place for our early ancestors. From a geological standpoint, the location of the town and mound was ideal. Horseshoe Cove, Filler Lake, Morris Lake, and Campbell Lake all line up as if at one time there was an entrance to Choctawhatchee Bay from the Gulf. This strategic position allowed the Indian settlement to harvest crab and shell fish from the bay and to fish the shore waters of the Gulf. The area is abundant with fresh water streams that spill into the various bayous. Refuse shell mounds are heavily scattered about the area. The site is just inside of a tree and vegetation cover on the west side of Mack Bayou Road. A chain link fence surrounds the huge elongated mound, which is reportedly as one of the top three largest mounds in Florida. According to records a site marked “fort” was designated on an earlier survey map. None

of the earth works can be located due to the influx of bay homes that may have covered the site.

During the Civil War, a Confederate settlement called LaGrange City lay at the end of La Grange Bayou where the town of Freeport now sits. The small town of LaGrange had a boat and barge building industry. The earthen fort location could have either been a Confederate after-thought for a gun emplacement to protect the back bay waters, or, if the site is authentic, it would have more likely been a planned Federal gun mound to prevent the construction of any boats in the Freeport bayou area.

Abandoned Town of Santa Rosa The first recorded cabin was in the late 1860s, but it became a major bay community in the early 1900s.

As a major steamboat landing, the Town of Santa Rosa boasted a population from 850 to 1,200 people at its height. However, a crop disaster and vicious hurricane devastated the town. The town eventually took on a sinister “Wild West” tone after a recorded posse chase took place and a murderous feud caused division in the settlement. Shortly after these events the residents requested three or four steamboats from Mobile and then left en masse. The empty town hotels, churches, stores, café, and cottages turned Santa Rosa into a true ghost town. The remaining locals and North Bay Shore residents eventually dismantled the town for lumber.

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were located. It’s a happy and quiet place to picnic. It also has a fishing dock and restroom facilities. Next to the park is Bayou Arts & Antiques, located on the Old Sugar Cane

Mill site. A room is dedicated to various pictures showing what the town was like in its heyday. The Fisherman’s Chapel has also been restored. History information of the town is available free of charge at the park.

The Old Town of Santa Rosa cemetery sits on the highest ground in the area and was the final resting place for many of the town’s inhabitants. As one enters the grounds, it is odd to see so many small plain white wooden crosses and only the occasional stone monument. Stone was a very expensive luxury for a timber and sand territory. Only the rich could afford the cost of importing stone markers; wooden crosses served the poorer population. The crosses are all marked “unknown” and those buried there are “known only to God.” One other unusual monument is known as “the box.” Nobody knows if someone was placed inside or if it was a crude memorial. To find it, go to the crest of hill on the south entrance side.

GraytonNamed after its founder, Major Charles T. Gray, who in 1890 obtained a patent to the property for General William Wilson and William Miller.

The first building, a beach cottage, is thought to have been built in 1880. However the first “recorded” building is believed to have been built during the 1890s, and was most likely a hotel for those who made the onerous overland and across-the-bay trip from the northern railroad town of Defuniak Springs, located about 35 miles north of Grayton. The structure is still standing and was called Washaway due to its under-pilings being washed out in a hurricane. By 1911, the small community was little more than a collection of

shacks nestled under the magnolias and live oaks. The poor condition of the road made it extremely difficult to travel to the village.

In 1919, a group of Iowa bankers purchased property around the community and proposed a road from Point

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Washington to Grayton. The project failed and Grayton sat almost forgotten. Then, in the 1920s, W.H. Butler moved his family there and a renaissance began as he restored many of the rundown cottages, platted new home sites, built a hotel (destroyed in the 1936 Hurricane), and even gave some properties away to friends. The friends, in turn, “spread the word” around the surrounding localities and southern Alabama, praising the natural beauty of the sea side community. In 1926, Van R. Butler, the son of W.H. Butler, continued the renovations and land purchasing and promotion. By the 1930s, more “air castles” as they were known (low hip roofs with wide screen porches) punctuated the sand dunes and shady hammocks.

The Grayton Beach Store (now the Red Bar) was built by Van R. Butler in 1939 to replace the smaller general store (1936) which was moved and is now a cottage in the town. It was the main gathering place for dances held during the summer months. World War II saw the Coastal Command take possession of Washaway and other cottages for beach patrol barracks. German submarine activity sank ships in the Gulf and the washed up merchant marine survivors only hope were these patrols. Also spies had been landing in Florida so the patrols became ever more vigilant on the lonely coast line.

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The building fell into decay and was renovated as a guest house in the 1910s. It was used by the Coast Guard for an office and housing in World War II. This house is one of the landmark buildings in the Grayton Beach Historic District.

This house is one of the few built directly on top a sand dune.

It is a vernacular type which differs from the houses which

were normally built in Grayton Beach. James and Annie Bell Bullard had the house built in 1938. The Brazella carpenters

and Bert Murray built the house. The house now belongs to the

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This house is an excellent example of the hall and parlor

house which was used in Grayton Beach in the early years. The

house was a mill house for workers at Foley, Alabama and

was moved to the present site in 1931 by W. J. Shepherd.

This large bungalow is not the typical style built in Grayton Beach in the 1930s. Van R. Butler built this house for rental use in 1936 along with four others from salvaged lumber from the destroyed Grayton Beach Hotel. This bungalow served as housing in World War II. This house is one of the landmark buildings in the Grayton Beach Historic District.

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Point Washington This 1800s logging settlement boasted having the largest house in south Walton County.

The two-story architecture found in Point Washington is a blend of Antebellum (with wrap-around shady porches), and a touch of Victorian. The wood mill, which sat at the edge of the bayou, burned down three times. Enormous live oaks now grace the mill site and open water breezes cool the expansive garden grounds. The now historically dedicated home and gardens were built by the Wesley family between 1895 and 1897. By 1953, the Wesley family died out and Lois Maxon had purchased the mansion. Upon her death she left the home and grounds to the State. Tours and a more in-depth history are available from the State Park ranger and preservation volunteers.

Point Washington experienced two small invasions during the Civil War. The first account was in early 1864, when Federal Captain James Galloway who was tasked with locating deserters, burned the town’s saw mill and attempted to capture the blockade runner-the schooner “Champion,” which operated out of Choctawhatchee Bay. The town was again enlisted as a camp and temporary Civil War headquarters for

a rebel prisoner holding site for General Alexander Asboth who, in late 1864, set out from Pensacola to burn Marianna and invade and capture the surrounding territory. The quiet backwater town boasted a population of 350 citizens during its peak and had a school (a little red school house), two or three general stores, a post office, turpentine stills, and a total of six timber mills dotting the shores around Point Washington. The first known church was originally a United Methodist Church built in 1893. The Methodist Church was laid out using the timbers from another building built in the 1890s across the intercoastal waterway. The church was literally under an open air arbor with a fence built around it to keep the wild roaming hogs from entering the services. Music was provided by a piano on the back of an old pick up truck. The story book architecture is reminiscent of a small New England chapel. The Corner Stone Assembly Church was built in 1940. The 1938 school, located under the shade trees is a design straight out of the Norman Rockwell period. One walk though the hall and classrooms makes the saying “as American as apple pie” a real life experience.

The town’s commodity was lumber, which at the time was transported by steamboat and schooner to Pensacola and New Orleans. Approximately four steamboats called on the town, which was the home port for the schooner “Magnolia.” A ferry service ran to the north shore in 1921. The one-room post office is still active today, with many of the town’s original homes still in place along the shaded streets.

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“The roadway must be a public road that safely accommodates two-wheel drive motor vehicles.”

All 28 miles of the Scenic 30-A corridor in South Walton County are paved and can safely accommodate two-wheel drive vehicles. Functional classification, Table 2.5 and route descriptions in Chapter 2 provide additional roadway information to fulfill the requirements of this criterion.

Universal Criterion #4“The corridor must exhibit significant, exceptional, and distinctive features of the region it traverses.”

The coastal dune lakes adjacent to the Scenic 30-A corridor are features unique to only a few locations in the world. These important ecosystems provide exceptional scenic, natural, recreational, and historic significance for the area. Additionally, the Scenic 30-A corridor contains four state parks, 12 distinct beach communities, and the highest point in Florida. The region celebrates local art and culture in

local galleries and during annual festivals. The resources identified along Scenic 30-A are recognized internationally for their significant, exceptional, and distinctive features.

Exceptional Corridor Features

COASTAL DUNE LAKES

To determine whether a roadway deserves the designation as a “Scenic Corridor,” it is necessary to identify the basic elements that distinguish this specific corridor from other avenues of travel. What is it that makes Scenic 30-A so scenic? Are the aesthetically designed planned communities, like Seaside, the main focal point? Do the glimpses of our famous beaches satisfy the appetite of the scenic enthusiast? Or is there something more that provides this essence? While the allure of our renowned architectural communities and pristine beaches tempts one to define 30-A by these characteristics, to many within the community it is a lesser marketed natural landscape that sets this road apart from other scenic corridors. For those who traverse this roadway on a daily basis, the answer is quite simple.

The Scenic 30-A Corridor is distinctive from other Florida corridors in that none of the other roadways can claim to be situated along the globally rare ecosystems of South Walton’s Coastal Dune Lakes.

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Walton County proudly asserts to being home to 15 globally rare Coastal Dune Lakes (Florida Natural Areas Inventory). Outside of the Gulf Coast these lakes are currently found only along the scattered coastlines of the Pacific Northwest, Australia, and New Zealand. The lakes are true lakes fed by a surface aquifer, but are defined by an intermittent connection to the Gulf of Mexico, creating what many believe to be the aesthetic staple of our natural landscape. Many communities throughout the globe enjoy beautiful beaches, but few witness these tannic stained canals meandering through their white, sand dunes into the emerald waters of the Gulf.

Eleven of these Coastal Dune Lakes can be seen from the confines of Scenic 30-A, ranging from Stallworth Lake to the west to Camp Creek Lake in the east. Whether it is the wind-swept waters of Eastern Lake, the quaint serenity of Little Redfish Lake, or the most

recognized stand of pine trees on Western Lake, these natural communities constantly draw attention.

The essence of Scenic 30-A is that it is a unique corridor showcasing one of the most incredible coastal ecosystems in all of Florida. The globally rare Coastal Dune Lakes are the defining feature of this ecosystem that unquestionably distinguishes this particular roadway as a “Scenic Corridor.”

Distinctive Corridor Features

SCENIC 30-A COMMUNITIES

Housing and resort developments have sprung up alongside the natural wilderness. Even with all the new development along Scenic 30-A, the beaches will remain largely state-owned and preserved in their natural state of sand pine forest, freshwater lakes, emerald green Gulf waters, and snow-white sand dune beaches. When traveling through traditional towns such as Seagrove, well known communities such as Seaside, or on Scenic 30-A’s newest master planned communities such as WaterColor and Alys Beach, the communities blend into the surrounding environment to create a unique sense of place along the Gulf Coast (see Figure 2.3).

The Scenic 30-A corridor includes 12 distinct beach communities, each with their own history, culture, and featured resources. The following section describes each of the communities along the Scenic 30-A corridor in greater detail.

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SANTA ROSA BEACH Santa Rosa Beach is one of the oldest beach towns along Scenic 30-A between Choctawhatchee Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and the Bay County line. The town of Santa Rosa Beach encompasses the largest tract of land of all the beach communities.

The name was borrowed from the Santa Rosa Plantation, which was a thriving turpentine plantation

north of US 98 on Hogtown Bayou in the late 1800s. The abundance of slash pine trees made it a perfect place for the industry. Turpentine was used to caulk the seams of wooden ships and was referred to as a “naval stores industry.” The industry died out in the 1940s due to damage from storms and shipbuilding shifting from wood to steel. Papermaking became a bigger industry and the pine trees were used for that purpose.

Santa Rosa Beach is characterized by coastal residential enclaves, thriving commercial enterprises and miles of white, sandy beaches. It offers shopping galleries, restaurants, four county-maintained beach

accesses, and Cessna Landing Park, a public boat launch with a children’s playground and picnic area.

Topsail Hill State Preserve, located in Santa Rosa Beach, could be the state’s most pristine piece of property; its beach, dunes, coastal lake, and cypress swamp remain nearly untouched for the past five centuries. Santa Rosa offers several entrances to Point Washington State Forest, a 15,000-acre preserve with miles of trails. The Santa Rosa area includes the historic town of Point Washington, where Eden State Gardens incorporates the old Wesley mansion on Tucker Bayou, once a thriving sawmill.

DUNE ALLEN BEACH

Dune Allen is the western-most beach town along Scenic 30-A. It is also home to The Santa Rosa Beach Club (the area’s first gulf front golf course), Butler Elementary School, and Kindness Pet Hospital (Scenic 30-A’s first veterinary clinic). Dune Allen includes residential and beachfront vacation homes in the dunes lining both sides of the road. The town is built around Stallworth Lake, Dune Allen Lake, and Oyster Lake, three of the 11 coastal dune lakes along Scenic 30-A.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH

According to local legend, Blue Mountain Beach got its name from the blue haze seen at dawn on the hills and dunes created by the blankets of blue Lupine, which to the Native Americans and sailors resembled “blue mountains” along the beach. The town remains relatively undeveloped except for a bike shop, bank, and the only health food store on Scenic 30-A. Blue Mountain Beach is one of the highest geological points along the Florida Gulf Coast.

Blue Mountain Beach marks the beginning of the Eastern Lake Hike/Bike Trail, which ambles through all of South Walton’s beach communities. Draper

Lake, a large expansive body of water, boasts the area’s only covered bridge. Alligator Lake and Big Red Fish Lakes, two smaller dune lakes in the area, teem with abundant wildlife throughout the

year as they gently flow back and forth between the Gulf of Mexico and the fresh water lake system.

GRAYTON BEACH

Grayton Beach, the first community in South Walton, was established during the late 19th century. Grayton Beach celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 4th, 1990. According to legend, it was named after an Army major, Charles T. Gray, who built a home with his wife Elizabeth in Grayton in 1885. A few years later, their home and all of their possessions were destroyed in a fire. It was almost another 30 years before Grayton would be settled again. In 1913, the Butler family settled Grayton Beach with the plan to turn it into a resort. They bought most of the property at a very good price and began building, renting cottages, and selling lots. Grayton Beach continues to have small-town character with its narrow tree-lined streets and a modest downtown with shops, bed and breakfast inns, a general store, and a handful of restaurants. Today’s Grayton Beach is a historic district with many of the old cottages nicely restored.

Grayton Beach is known for its artists’ community evolving from its “hippie” days. Nearby Grayton Beach State Park was named

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inns, and the charm of classic beach houses.

Western Lake is a 220-acre coastal dune lake located adjacent to WaterColor. There are numerous foot and bicycle paths around the lake. Visitors can also explore the lake by renting a canoe or kayak. Cerulean Park, linking the Gulf to the lake, is WaterColor’s central gathering space or Town Center and has a collection of retail shops, offices, and the WaterColor Market. Hiking and biking paths unfold in an extensive woodland trail system within WaterColor. Nearby State Parks offer differing perspectives of coastal dune lakes, sand pine scrub, longleaf pine flatwoods, cypress ponds, wet prairies, and titi swamps.

SEASIDE

Conceived, planned, and developed by Robert and Daryl Davis, (Robert Davis inherited the 80-acre property in the 1970s) Seaside is a pedestrian-friendly community of cottages with picket fences and elevated porches to watch the sun set on the Gulf. New- Urbanism, an architectural movement born with the creation of Seaside, has played an important role in contributing to today’s awareness of the designing and planning of the traditional town along Scenic 30-

America’s Best Beach by coastal geomorphologist Stephen Leatherman (a.k.a. Dr. Beach) in 1994. The park also includes Western Lake, a coastal dune lake with a public boat ramp and short nature trail. Other area parks include Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, named for its towering dune, and Deer Lake State Park. Grayton Beach is also known for the colorful visitors who stop by every fall en route to Mexico – Monarch butterflies.

WATERCOLOR

WaterColor is one of two master-planned communities currently being developed by Arvida, a St. Joe company, along Scenic 30-A. The 499-acre resort was designed by architect Jaque Robertson on land held by the St. Joe Company since 1927. The WaterColor Inn and Resort is a resort and residential community located between Seaside and Grayton Beach State Recreation Area.

A prominent feature here is the WaterColor Inn that was designed by acclaimed restaurant designer, David

Rockwell. The Inn combines the warmth and hospitality associated with traditional southern grand hotels, the intimacy of bed and breakfast

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Seaside is designed so that people can reach every shop, restaurant, art gallery, and more by foot or bicycle. The town center contains a market, art galleries, a florist, an ice cream store, a post office, and other small boutiques. Many homes in Seaside can be rented on a daily or weekly basis. There is also a motor court and a bed and breakfast. The town was the stage set for the movie The Truman Show.

Seaside is the heart of Scenic 30-A. Since its grand beginning, it has attracted world wide attention. Time magazine quoted it as “the most astounding design achievement of its era.” It has won many prestigious architectural awards over the years.

WATERSOUND

WaterSound is the second master-planned community (the other is WaterColor) by Arvida, a St. Joe company, along Scenic 30-A. Although still in the early stages of development, the 256-acre site promises to be

one of the most beautiful and unique beach towns along Scenic 30-A. WaterSound is being planned as a secluded, seaside village on more than one mile of white sand beach along Scenic 30-A. The town plan, designed by Robert A.M. Stern, features walking

paths, dune walkovers, parks, a beach club, and recreational facilities blended into a quiet community of single-family home sites, townhomes, and multi-family residences. The architecture and programming at WaterSound are based on the area’s rich maritime history. There are also nature trails along an 80-acre coastal dune lake.

SEAGROVE

Seagrove got its name from the thick grove of windswept oak trees along the beach. The trees were a cover from the harsh hurricanes that landed along the coast of North Florida. Seagrove is a quiet beach town tucked between the coast’s natural dunes. Just up the road are

art galleries and antique stores.

Seagrove is perfect for nature lovers seeking an unspoiled retreat and crowd free environment. Eastern and Deer Lakes are wonderful spots for quiet reflection or launching a canoe or kayak for a day of exploration.

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to short-term visitors. Footpaths and boardwalks in Rosemary Beach lead to large decks over the dunes and, of course, to the beach below.

INLET BEACH

Inlet Beach is located at the eastern edge of Scenic 30-A’s 12 beach communities. It is the easternmost town directly accessible from Scenic 30-A. Inlet Beach is lo-cated at the intersection of Scenic 30-A and US 98. In-let Beach is a well-established neighborhood defined by modest homes inland, newer multi-storied homes (on the Gulf side), and large lots north of Emerald Coast Parkway where rolling hills define the terrain. Lake Powell is located adjacent to the town.

The McCaskill Investment Company of DeFuniak Springs first introduced the town to the buying public during the 1920s. Development began in earnest when young veterans from World War II returned to the area and applied for land offered through a latter-day version of the Homestead Act. In 1947, the Birmingham News ran an article about the Bureau of Land Development giving veterans first choice in a lottery.

Recently, Seagrove has experienced an increasing amount of attention. Residences, condominiums, shops, and restaurants are springing up in the area, and it is becoming a popular destination for tourists.

SEACREST

Seacrest begins after the big bend in the road on CR 30-A. The road still follows the Gulf here, and passes through areas of wild and dense coastal scrubs. Seacrest is a quiet residential community with some of the highest sand dunes on Scenic 30-A.

Camp Creek Lake is one outstanding feature of the Seacrest area. One of the least developed and most scenic of the dune lakes, Camp Creek is located on the western edge of the community and extends north and south of Scenic 30-A. The area golf club features marshlands (perfect for wading birds), plantings of more than 200 live oaks, and a challenging landscape.

Seacrest is one of the quietest beach communities along Scenic 30-A because there is virtually no commercial development.

ROSEMARY BEACH

Rosemary Beach was established in 1995 and named after the dune rosemary. It has a town center that continues to grow with new shops and restaurants. Rosemary Beach follows the same successful blueprint developed by Seaside but, instead of Seaside’s look, Rosemary Beach has gone with a blend of colonial St. Augustine, New Orleans, and West Indian styles using natural tones. Like Seaside, it offers vacation rentals

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ALYS BEACH

Alys Beach will employ the best available urban design and architectural techniques to create harmonious relationships between humans and the environment. Combined with the pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use plan, these techniques will make Alys Beach a leader in ecologically-sound living in Florida.

In the tradition of nearby Seaside and Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach will be a model resort town—a place where the best practices in town planning are applied. Alys Beach is located on a 158-acre site, the last piece of beachfront property in the Florida Panhandle. Approximately 20 acres of jurisdictional wetlands lie to the north. Within this configuration, the urban-

to-rural transect distribute the denser, more urban concentrations near the beach and Scenic 30-A (which crosses the southern half of the site) and the sparser, more rural elements toward the wetlands.

The architectural style is simple, with whitewashed masonry and stucco reminiscent of Bermuda. Buildings will be grouped into small compounds and unified by perimeter walls, which will be higher and more formal in the urban zones and lower and more rustic in the rural areas. The Bermuda style is combined with a patio house type that originated in Antigua and a courtyard building type common in California.

All streets will lead to the beach, with views of the water kept clear for as great a distance as possible. The main street will lead to a waterfront plaza that will serve as the primary gathering place in the community. Three-story, mixed-use buildings will line the plaza, featuring arcades and cafés at ground level and apartments above. The northern edge will be framed by an open air auditorium and the distinctive silhouette of a flatiron building with a viewing deck.

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Significant Corridor Features

BEACHES

Scenic 30-A is known for world-class beaches. The corridor has 38 public beach access points. The list below summarizes public access points by town.

1. Santa Clara Regional Beach Access – Located on Scenic 30-A across from Santa Clara Avenue in Seagrove Beach

2. One Seagrove Place Neighborhood Beach Access – Located adjacent to the eastern side of One Seagrove Place Condominium along Scenic 30-A in Seagrove Beach

3. Campbell Street Neighborhood Beach Access – Located on Scenic 30-A across from Campbell Street in Seagrove Beach

4. San Juan Neighborhood Beach Access – Located at the southern end of San Juan Avenue in Seagrove Beach

5. Greenwood Neighborhood Beach Access – Located at the southern end of Greenwood Avenue in Seagrove Beach

6. Van Ness Butler Jr. Regional Beach Access – Located between WaterColor and Seaside

along Scenic 30-A7. Miramar Beach/Pompano Joe’s Restaurant

Access – Located in western Walton County adjacent to Pompano Joe’s restaurant. Walk on access only.

8. Ed Walline Regional Beach Access – Located at the southern end of CR 393 along Scenic 30-A in Santa Rosa Beach. Walk on access only.

9. Blue Lake Road Neighborhood Beach Access – Located at the southern end of Blue Lake

Road along Blue Mountain Road in Blue Mountain Beach

10. Seagrade Road Neighborhood Beach Access – Located at the southern end of Seagrade Road along Blue Mountain Road in Blue Mountain Beach

11. Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access – Located at the southern end of CR 83 in Blue Mountain Beach

12. Dune Allen Regional Beach Access – Located on Scenic 30-A near Lake Allen

13. Inlet Beach Regional Beach Access – Located at the end of South Orange Street in Inlet Beach

14. Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access – Located behind Goatfeathers Restaurant on Scenic 30-A

15. Lake Causeway Neighborhood Beach Access – Located in Dune Allen adjacent to the

western side of Vizcaya 16. Beach Highlands Neighborhood Beach Access

– Located in Dune Allen17. Ed Walline Regional Beach Access – Located at

the intersection of Scenic 30-A and CR 39318. Grayton Dunes Regional Beach Access

– Located at the end of DeFuniak Street in historic Grayton Beach

19. Holly Street – Located at the southern end of Holly Street along Scenic 30-A in Seagrove Beach

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Palms of Dune Allen Condominiums in Dune Allen

21. Sugar Cliffs – Located across from Cassine Village in Seagrove Beach

22. Nightcap Street – Located at the southern end of Nightcap Street in Seagrove Beach

23. Spooky Lane Neighborhood Beach Access – Located at the southern end of Spooky Lane in Santa Rosa Beach

24. Dogwood/Thyme – Located along Scenic 30-A between Dogwood and Thyme Streets in Seagrove Beach

25. Highway 395 – Located at the southern end of County Hwy 395 in Seagrove Beach

26. West Allen Loop Neighborhood Beach Access – Located in Dune Allen at the western side of Allen Loop Road

27. Live Oak – Located at the southern end of Live Oak Street in Seagrove Beach

28. Hickory Street Neighborhood Beach Access – Located at the southern end of Hickory Street in Seagrove Beach

29. Gardenia Street – Located at the southern end of Gardenia Street in Seagrove Beach

30. Phillip’s Inlet Neighborhood Beach Access – Located at the end of Lakeshore Drive

31. Walton Dunes (Lakewood) – Located at the end of Beach Front Trail near Eastern Lake

32. Pelayo Neighborhood Beach Access – Located between Santa Clara and One Seagrove Place

33. Miramar Beach Access – Located adjacent to Pompano Joe’s restaurant in Western Walton County

34. Eastern Lake Neighborhood Beach Access – Located on the immediate western edge of Eastern Lake in Seagrove

35. Ray’s Multi Mountain Neighborhood Beach Access – Located in Grayton Beach

36. Andalusia Street Neighborhood Beach Access – Located in Seagrove Beach

37. Dothan Avenue Neighborhood Beach Access – Located in Seagrove Beach

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STATE PARKS

Approximately 40% of the total acreage surrounding Scenic 30-A (25,000 acres) is state-owned. This includes five state parks. In Seacrest, Deer Lake State Park consists of 172 acres of beach and lake areas south of Scenic 30-A, and more than 1,900 acres of hiking trails north of Scenic 30-A. Grayton Beach State Recreation Area is home to Grayton Beach, which has been rated the “Best Beach in the U.S.” The park offers nature trails, camping, a boat ramp on Western Lake, cabin rentals, and picnic areas. Topsail Hill State Preserve features 1,600 acres of gulf-front pine forest, as well as nature trails and two coastal dune lakes.

One mile north of US 98 on CR 395, Eden State Gardens includes the Wesley Mansion, a fully renovated Greek-Revival style home filled with antiques. The mansion is surrounded by an elaborate garden. Also near CR 395 is the Point Washington State Forest, encompassing 15,810 acres and containing the Eastern Lake Bike/Hike Trails that

weave through a wide variety of plant communities such as sandhills, coastal sand pine scrub, longleaf pine flat woods, cypress ponds, wet prairies, and titi swamps.

TRAILS Numerous hiking and biking trails crisscross the corridor. Since more than 40% of the total land area in Walton County is dedicated to preservation, hikers and bicyclists are free to explore the area on more than 200 miles of trails (see Figure 2.4).

The Longleaf Pine Greenway System consists of more than eight miles of trails throughout different areas of the county, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Choctawhatchee Bay. Trails range from beginner to expert level and users can view wildflowers, freshwater lakes, and sea oat-covered dunes.

The Eastern Lake Bike/Hike Trail in the Point Washington State Forest offers three-, five-, or ten-mile loops to accommodate all skill levels. The trail winds through a variety of natural vegetation and wildlife habitats. Donations are accepted for the continued maintenance of the trails.

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Art and Culture

There is a thriving arts scene in along Scenic 30-A. The Walton County Tourist Development Council sponsors an “Artist of the Year” program to highlight the work of area artists. There is also an abundance of art studios, as well as antiques and craft stores. In the fall, the Autumn Tides celebration brings

festivals and events to the area. In Seaside, the Seaside Repertory Theatre presents live shows during Summer Season Theatre from Memorial Day to August. ArtsQuest, a week-long event held each May, includes a fashion show, garden party, tours of art galleries, along with a juried fine arts festival.

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Ecology

South Walton County is recognized as a leader in beach management and preservation. All 26 miles of coastline in South Walton are certified Blue Wave beaches, a mark of cleanliness and good management from the Clean Beaches Council. In 2004, South Walton County hosted the inaugural Sustainable Beach Summit.

The Gulf of Mexico, the 17 fresh and saltwater lakes, and the Choctawhatchee Bay provide a multitude of natural, recreational, scenic, and archeological features. Preservation efforts also provide abundant habitat for wildlife, including many endangered

species like the Gopher tortoise and the Red-cockaded woodpecker.

NATURAL RESOURCES

The sand on the beaches is sugar-white because it is mostly pure quartz crystal. Millions of years of erosion have weathered these crystals into this extremely fine sand. The sun reflects off the sand

and combines with the clear Gulf to give the water its signature blue-green hue.

Sand dunes are formed by the wind and are the first defense against wave action, which depletes the sand on the beach. Sea oats comprise more than 85% of the plant life on the dunes. They are protected by state law. Their root system grows both vertically and horizontally, stabilizing the dune and protecting it from wind, thus allowing the dunes to grow.

Distinct ecological communities include beach dunes, mesic flatwoods, scrub, scrub flatwoods, depression marshes, wet flatwoods, coastal dune lakes, and estuarine marshes. There are five very rare plants present in South Walton: Large-leafed jointwood, Godfrey’s golden aster, Cruise’s golden aster, Gulf coast lupine, and Long-leaf pine. Threatened animals in the area include the American alligator, Atlantic loggerhead sea turtles, Snowy plover, Piping plover, Southeastern kestrel, Least tern, and the Choctawhatchee Beach mouse. A table in Appendix B lists all federally protected species in Walton County that may occur near the Scenic 30-A corridor.

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“The roadway generally should be more than one mile in length, and if appropriate, provide access to the resources(s).”

The Scenic 30-A corridor includes the entire 18.5-mile length of CR 30-A and 9.4 miles of north/south spur roads along CR 83, CR 283, and CR 395, therefore fulfilling this criterion. All roadways provide direct access to the resources along the corridor or indirect access to off-corridor resources such as trails and beaches in designated parking areas.

Universal Criterion #6“A majority of the corridor must exhibit scenic or heritage qualifying resource(s). These resources must be as continuous as possible throughout the corridor.”

A majority of the Scenic 30-A corridor exhibits scenic qualifying resources, from the aqua blue Gulf of Mexico, sugar white sand beaches, and golden brown sea oats to the pastel colors and New-Urbanist style architecture. The exceptional intrinsic resources along the route are continuous and are bound by the Gulf Coast to the south and Washington State Forest to the north. Figure 2.5-2.9 illustrate the continuity of intrinsic resources as points of interest unique to the corridor. The Corridor Features descriptions in this chapter, and the maps and stunning images throughout this application, fulfill this criterion.

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“A Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) must be organized to support the scenic highway designation.”

In 2000, Commissioner Van Ness Butler (1996-2000) began the process of obtaining designation of Scenic 30-A as a Florida Scenic Highway. In 2002, the Walton County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #02-60 supporting a Letter of Intent for the designation of Scenic 30-A as a Florida Scenic Highway. The application for Scenic Corridor designation for Scenic 30-A was filed in September 30, 2003. Commissioner Tim Pauls (2000-2004) continued the application process during his term and Commissioner Cindy Meadows (2004-present) continues work on finalizing the designation.

The Board of County Commissioners approved funding to hire a scenic corridor coordinator to prepare all required FDOT documentation for the State Scenic Highway designation. Additionally, the scenic corridor coordinator works directly with Ms. Shannon Foor, the FDOT District Three Scenic Highway Coordinator and consultant Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. on designation activities. Ms. Claire Bannerman serves as the scenic corridor coordinator for Walton County and as Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) chairperson for Scenic 30-A. Ms. Bannerman also works with Ms. Laura Haddock, FDOT District Environmental Administrator. The composition of the original CAG included local citizens, state agencies, Walton County

officials, and representatives from local businesses. Because the project has been on-going since 2003, members of the CAG have changed over time. See Appendix C for a list of current Scenic 30-A CAG members. Additional support for this criterion is included in the Support and Participation section of Chapter 3.

Universal Criterion #8“A Community Participation Program must be developed and implemented.”

The Scenic 30-A CAG has developed and successfully implemented a Community Participation Program (CPP) engaging local citizens, business leaders, and government agencies. More information on the CPP can be found in Chapter 3 Support and Participation. In addition to the activities in the CPP, the success of the Scenic 30-A CAG is evident in the letters of support, the variety and number of endorsing groups and agencies, and in active participation at public meetings and workshops.

Universal Criterion #9“Strong local support must be demonstrated.”

The Scenic 30-A CAG has local support from a broad range of stakeholders with an interest in the preservation and enhancement of the resources along the corridor. Individuals, businesses, public agencies, and elected officials have been very supportive of scenic highway designation for the Scenic 30-

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Figure 2.10 Intrinsic Resource Types

A corridor. Chapter 3 Support and Participation demonstrates the fulfillment of this criterion.

Universal Criterion #10“A Corridor Management Plan (CMP) must be developed with endorsement of local government(s) and a Corridor Management Entity (CME) created.”

The Scenic 30-A CAG developed a set of preliminary action items (see Chapter 4 The Plan) to improve the conditions of the intrinsic resources along the corridor. The action plan items were incorporated into the Vision and Goals for this application. The concerns and ideas of CAG members and the public were developed from responses to the corridor impression surveys, field inventories, a visioning workshop, and comments from public CAG meetings. Objectives and strategies were developed by the CAG and are included in Chapter 4 The Plan. A CME was created concurrently with the CMP. The Walton County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution endorsing Scenic 30-A’s designation on July 10, 2007. A copy of the resolution is included in Appendix C.

Intrinsic Resources OverviewThe intrinsic resources for the Scenic 30-A were divided into the six Scenic Highway Program resource types: historic, cultural, archeological, recreational, natural and scenic. Figure 2.10 summarizes the number of intrinsic resources by type.

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The following list of resources by type is provided as a reference for the Florida Scenic Highway Program requirements only. The local, regional, and global significance of each intrinsic resource is recognizable for multiple characteristics.

HISTORIC

Landscapes, buildings, structures, or other visual evidence of the past. Must be something that can still be seen—not just the site of something that used to be there.

Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club - Historically recognized recreational site Gulfview Heights Beach Access - Traditional footpath, now public beach access, that was access for residents decades agoHistoric Grayton Beach, Hotz Avenue and Defuniak Street - Beachside streets, historical houses, and boat launch ramps to lakes and beachesHistoric Point Washington

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CULTURAL

Portions of the human environment that express aesthetics, traditions, values, and customs, such as arts, rituals, festivals, languages, legacies, or customs.

Gulf Place - Beachside community supporting cultural events with weekly music concerts and festivals throughout the year, eateries, retail shops and glamorous landscaped vistas, next to the colorful kiosks of the Artists of Gulf PlaceAlys Beach - A splendid mix of natural habitat and architecturally unique homes, offers an upscale neighborhood hangout and meeting house for mixing music, book readings at Fonville Press, dining, and peopleSeacrest Beach - Eclectic houses on the edge of the Gulf mixed with the colors and wonder of art galleries and open-air markets

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Rosemary Beach - World-class cuisine from award-winning chefs near one-of-a-kind collections of shops reflecting unique style and personality with distinctive luxurious retreats, award-winning houses of quiet enclaves, spacious homes of elegance alongside a Town Hall and lush natural habitat with unique accommodationsWaterSound - A beachside community with luxurious homes developing their signature sense of community and activities for families, tourists and talented artistsSeaside - A New-Urbanist town

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Physical evidence or remains of known historic or prehistoric human life, activity, or culture such as significant ruins, artifacts, inscriptions.

Native American Burial GroundsStallworth Lake - Globally rare Coastal Dune Lake defined by an intermittent connection to the Gulf of Mexico, creating an aesthetic staple of our natural landscapeDraper Lake - Coastal Dune Lake Dune Allen Lake - Coastal Dune LakeOyster Lake - Coastal Dune LakeBig Redfish Lake - Coastal Dune LakeLittle Redfish Lake - Coastal Dune LakeAlligator Lake

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Sites accessible from the corridor that are used for hiking, biking, picnics, camping, fishing, boating, swimming.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - Exceptional adventures the whole family can enjoy adjacent to the waters of the Gulf of MexicoMorris Lake, Campbell Lake within State Park - Boat launch for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, exploring, floating on Coastal Dune LakesFt. Panic - Beach AccessEd Walline Public Park - Public beach access with parking adjacent to the waters of the Gulf of MexicoGrayton Beach State Park Cottages - The public can rent cabins to enjoy the amazing State ParkGrayton Beach State Park - Dramatic white sand dunes alongside the green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Eastern lake

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Minimal human disturbance of the natural features associated with the region.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - Natural scenic beauty, natural habitat, enormous unspoiled historic sand dunesTucker Bayou - Significant waterwayGulf of Mexico - Natural and historic body of water that hugs the shoreline of Walton CountyPoint Washington State Forest - Minimal disturbance of the natural features associated with the regionEastern Lake

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SCENIC

Beauty, whether natural or human-made. The quality of the features is measured by how memorable, distinctive, uninterrupted, and unified they are.

Emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. -Picturesque sceneryVistas from the 11 Coastal Dune LakesNative Vegetative CommunitiesWhite Sandy DunesEmerald waters of the Gulf of MexicoVenacular architecture of 30-A communitiesModernist architecture of 30-A communitiesSeaside Post OfficeRosemary Beach Town Hall and public placesWaterColor Clock TowerAlys Beach Butteries and landscaped mediansWaterSound Bridge over Camp Creek LakeOld Seagrove CanopiesHistoric grid pattern streets and homes of Grayton BeachBlue Mountain Beach blue haze at dawnSunsets and night skiesCovered Bridge over Draper LakeGulf view at Ed Walline Park

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Support and ParticipationCorridor Management Entity

The Corridor Management Entity (CME) was built through the volunteer efforts of the Scenic 30-

A CAG to ensure that the Action Plan is accurately implemented, monitored and updated.

The CME was developed consistent with the requirement of the Florida Scenic Highway Program. The CAG began to establish CME memberships as part of their innovative Community Participation Program (see Community Participation Program). The purpose of forming a CME was to educate, inform and engage potential CME members in the development of the Scenic 30-A Action Plan. Engaging CME members early in the process allowed members to develop an understanding of the Action Plan and guide the implementation of projects.

The Scenic 30-A CME, referred to as the “Friends of Scenic 30-A,” is fortunate to draw participation from the existing CAG, local municipalities, and business partners. A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation titled the Scenic 30-A Foundation was also developed during the Eligibility Phase by the founding CAG members. The non-profit organization will serve as an umbrella organization for the Friends of Scenic 30-A. The non-profit provides additional funding opportunities for the Scenic 30-A activities and a structure for administrative duties of the CME. An executed CME agreement and Bylaws for the organization are included in Appendix C.

Current officers include:

Claire Bannerman, Chair Cliff Knauer P.E., Vice Chair Vicki Kitahara, Secretary Ken Little, Treasurer

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Beautification & Clean Up Vicki Kitahara, Carol Seibert

Community Liaison Claire Bannerman

Environmental/Dune Lakes Meg Nelson, Phillip Ellis/CBA Representative

Growth Management Cindy Meadows

Multi-Use Path Peggy Sheehan, Bill Freeze

Multi-Modal Improvement Tom Stein, Bill and Cheryl Freeze

Preservation of Natural Resources Christian Wagley

Public Relations/Promotion Ken Little, Dale Foster

Signage/Mapping Ken Vogel, Milla Hopkins

State Lands Representative from Division of Forestry

Trash & Recycling Carole Seibert, Vicki Kitahara

Additional Supporting Members Johndra CulpCliff Knauer, P.E.Mary GrubbsBill GrubbsHenry Nooe

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Community Participation Program

Claire Bannerman, CAG Coordinator, enlisted community volunteers including artists,

photographers, writers, historians, and others. Community organizations, non-profit organizations, and private businesses contributed time and resources to the application effort. In addition to the neighbors who attended the regular Corridor Advocacy Group meetings, several local artists donated resources for fundraising opportunities. Local artist Justin Gaffrey donated one of his paintings of the Scenic 30-A corridor to be auctioned. Celeste Cobena, The Soap Peddler, prepared a special edition collection of 30-A homemade soaps specifically saluting the SHAC tour. Photographer Kurt Lischka donated a collection of unique photographs taken along the corridor for use in submittals. Additionally, representatives from local developers and coastal communities shared in the spirit by donating refreshments, gathering places, vehicles, and time.

With support from Walton County Commissioner Meadows, Claire Bannerman charged the Corridor Advocacy Group to gain State Scenic Highway designation of Scenic 30-A from FDOT. The CAG

meets monthly at the Walton County TDC to delegate tasks required for scenic byway designation. Activities performed by the CAG include the distribution of surveys, information, and

field inventories of connector roads CR 395, CR 283, and CR 83. The CAG invited the following speakers to present information to the public on topics related to scenic corridor designation:

Rory Cassedy- Waste Management RepresentativeTrash collection, trash containers, transfer station, recycle goals

Jeff Caster, FDOT State Landscape ArchitectWildflowers and native landscaping techniques

Cliff Knauer- Consultant from Preble-Rish, Project Engineer

County right-of-way, storm runoff, multimodal transportation

Consultants from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.Florida Scenic Highway Program process and requirements

Ken Little, Walton County Public Information Specialist

Formation of the CAG, County regulations and support

Tom Beitzel, Director of ForestryState Park lands and tourism, controlled burns, recreation and trails

Phil Ellis- Executive Director, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA)

Rare Coastal Dune Lakes, Stormwater runoff, Invasive plants

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The following is a list of local residents and business owners within the Scenic 30-A Corridor that attended a mini charrette in May 2007.

Business Owners, Local Officials, and AgenciesGeorge Newman - Walton County Planning Susan Burgess - Aide, Walton County Commissioner Scott Brannon District 1Cindy Meadows - Walton County Commissioner District 5Leah Stratmann - Local PressAaron Warren - Walton County Public WorksRyan Douglass - Walton County Public WorksCeleste Cobena - Beach to Bay ConnectionJames Murray - Business ownerGale Murray - Business ownerDale Shingler - Grayton Beach State Park RangerLoretta Shaffer - Tourism Development CouncilLisa Purul - St. Joe

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Local CitizensHenry NooeJane DunworthDale FosterDavid Kramer Meg NelsonCaroling GearyKen VogelRosemary HembreeKaren MonroeCurtis WeatherallCarole SeibertMike SeibertTom SteinJanet Stein

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The Scenic 30-A CAG has built strong county-wide support for corridor designation of Scenic

30-A during its public participation process. The surrounding communities have unanimously endorsed Scenic 30-A, as has the Walton County Board of Commissioners. Endorsements have been received from local authorities, organizations, and merchants. Scenic 30-A has demonstrated substantial local support for designation. The local support was developed by getting individuals and groups involved in the future plans for the corridor and communicating the benefits the designation will provide. Documentation to illustrate local support can be found in Appendix C.

The following quotes represent the broad-based local support for Scenic 30-A designation:

“Dune Allen- over the years, Eric and Jeanne Allen built homes for vacationing families to enjoy. Eric built a short airstrip to be used by vacationers who had small planes. That Airstrip is now the road north of CR-30A to the Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club.

~ ”The Way We Were” - Recollections of South Walton Pioneers

“We strongly believe that a scenic byway can stimulate and facilitate sustainable economic progress that will be of direct benefit to our members and all other citizens of this County. This is an opportunity to help build community pride and involvement through the identification of the unique scenic, natural, recreational, cultural, archeological, and historical resources that we possess.”

~ Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

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Support and Participation“On behalf of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce with over 1,200 business members representing over 26,000 employees, We are pleased that at a recent Board meeting with discussion of these plans, our Board of Director’s voted unanimously to endorse and support this important initiative. We look forward to actively participating with the CAG as work on the candidate Scenic Byway project moves forward.”

~ Dawn Moliterno, CEO, Walton County Chamber of Commerce

“The 30-A corridor is one of the most beautiful roadways in the Florida Panhandle, with its mix of unique communities and rich natural resources. Along this stretch of Walton County you pass through three State Parks, a State Preserve and a State Forest. This mix of natural areas is not found anywhere else in Florida. I feel like the proposed County Road 30-A Scenic Highway will provide

multiple opportunities and benefits to numerous communities and public lands that the corridor traverses, while showcasing the intrinsic resources along its route.”

~ Division of Forestry

“The Town of Rosemary Beach fully supports Walton County’s application for designation of County Road 30-A as a Scenic Corridor. The natural beauty and fragile ecosystem that this road passes through requires the effort of all of us to preserve, respect and share with future generations. We are prepared to do our part to ensure that Scenic County Road 30-A be selected for this honor.”

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“As nature-based and eco-tourism is beginning to be marketed by The Beaches of South Walton, the Alliance feels this is a wonderful opportunity for Walton County to use its natural surroundings to attract new visitors.”

~Phil Ellis, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance

“This designation will increase the visibility of our area and establish standards that will help to maintain and improve the beauty and viability of this prized corridor. We are working hard to make Alys Beach a wonderful addition to the Highway 30-A corridor. The formal designation of Highway 30-A as a scenic highway will compliment our efforts and those of many others to create world class experience in South Walton County.”

~Jason Comer, Alys Beach, Town Founder

The following organizations have supported 30-A as part of an ongoing community participation program and through submission of formal support letters.

Leda C. Suydan - Department of Environmental Protection: Topsail Hill Preserve State ParkJohn Gillis - Beaches of South WaltonDawn A. Moliterno - Walton County Chamber of CommerceCharles H. Bronson - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesCommissioner Scott A. Brannon - Walton County District 1James B. Bagby - Rosemary BeachCommissioner Cindy A. Meadows - Walton County District 5Keith Howard - Howard GroupPhillip Ellis - Program Coordinator, Choctawhatchee Basin AllianceDonald D. Brown - Florida House of RepresentativesDon Gaetz - Florida State SenatorDale Foster - ResidentClifford Knauer - Consultant Preble-Rish, IncHal Rhodea - Friends of Topsail Hill

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The Florida Scenic Highway Program is a grass roots effort with an emphasis on local support

and consensus building. All formal and informal partnerships and agreements associated with resource preservation, maintenance and enhancement must be documented to fulfill state designation requirements. The Friends of Scenic 30-A have provided copies of these partnership agreements which outline the agreement between an institution and the Friends of Scenic 30-A to provide a financial contribution or service to assist in carrying out the Corridor’s Vision after Designation.

An agreement between The Friends of Scenic 30-A and the Tourist Development Council can be found in Appendix C. The following is a list of The Friends of Scenic 30-A Partnership Agreements currently under development. Additional partnerships will be forthcoming.

Friends of EdenWalton County Chamber of CommerceSouth Walton Community CouncilWalton County Garden Club

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The Goals, Objectives and Strategies developed for Scenic 30-A are based on the Initial Goals and

Preliminary Action Plan from the Eligibility Phase of the program. The Scenic 30-A CAG documented the preliminary action plan items from Corridor Impression Surveys, Field Inventories, public meetings, workshops, and partner interviews. The Friends of Scenic 30-A have developed additional strategies from input during the six Friends of Scenic 30-A meetings and discussion at a public mini-charrette workshop conducted in June 2007 (see Chapter 3 Support and Participation). The objectives and strategies listed below directly support the Vision and Story of Scenic 30-A.

Goal 1: Intrinsic Resource Protection, Maintenance, and Enhancement

Objective 1.1: To preserve and protect the existing Scenic 30-A natural landscape.

Strategies:

1.1.1 Review and update existing vegetative community preservation ordinances and comprehensive plan policies to develop additional standards

1.1.2 Work with Walton County to continue to enforce existing native vegetation preservation regulations

1.1.3 Coordinate with Walton County Planning Department to develop a heritage tree preservation ordinance

1.1.4 Coordinate with Walton County GIS department to map delineations of vegetative communities

1.1.5 Continue support of exotic species removal monitoring program

1.1.6 Formalize guidelines for use of preservation “buy out” program funds for xeric landscaping installation/maintenance

1.1.7 Develop landscaping standards and guidelines for the Scenic 30-A corridor

1.1.8 Promote and work with Walton County to develop xeric landscaping ordinances

1.1.9 Support and provide input on the proposed turtle lighting ordinances

1.1.10 Work with Walton County Planning and government agencies on redevelopment policies

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Objective 1.2: Improve the waste management efforts along Scenic 30-A to be more proactive.

Strategies:

1.2.1 Coordinate with Sheriff ’s Department to enforce littering laws

1.2.2 Develop a plan for uniform garbage control along CR 30-A, CR-83, CR-283, CR-395, and Timpoochee Trail

1.2.3 Expand the recycling and large item pick-up components of the current waste management program

1.2.4 Seek funding from private and public sources for recycling options

1.2.5 Work with local citizens, businesses and organizations to address littering, trash management, recycling and reuse programs

1.2.6 Identify other ongoing waste management issues and provide solutions

Objective 1.3: Enhance the current amenities and viewsheds along Scenic 30-A.

Strategies:

1.3.1 Work with Walton County and citizen groups to cleanup and beautify the Coastal Dune Lake vistas to announce presence of “Coastal Dune Lake”

1.3.2 Inspect and maintain wooden bridge connections and crossings

1.3.3 Promote underground utilities and coordinate with Walton County to put existing utilities underground

1.3.4 Explore funding opportunities for underground utilities along Scenic 30-A

1.3.5 Work with local utility providers on lift station buffers and odor control

1.3.6 Coordinate screening of accessory structures with utility providers

1.3.7 Apply for FDOT beautification grants for Scenic 30-A and connectors

1.3.8 Install benches and water fountains along Timpoochee Trail where physically feasible

1.3.9 Work with local organizations and Walton County on continued beautification and preservation (i.e. Friends of Scenic 30-A, Garden Clubs, Coastal Dune Lake Advisory Committee and others)

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Objective 1.4: Develop coordinated management and maintenance schedules and programs for Scenic 30-A.

Strategies:

1.4.1 Develop a Scenic 30-A Maintenance Plan for roads, trails, landscaping and interpretive sites

1.4.2 Identify clean-up, landscaping or construction projects appropriate for county work crews

1.4.3 Work with Walton County to address ongoing infrastructure maintenance issues

1.4.4 Develop a Maintenance Plan for existing stormwater management systems

1.4.5 Develop and seek funding for Scenic 30-A Surface Runoff/Stormwater Master Plan and implementation

1.4.6 Work with Walton County on continued funding for maintenance

Goal 2: Transportation Planning and Safety

Objective 2.1: To maintain and improve the quality of life along Scenic 30-A by providing a safe, cost effective, comprehensive, integrated, energy efficient, and multimodal transportation system.

Strategies:

2.1.1 Develop proposals for alternative transportation modes including shuttles to strategic locations, trolleys, golf carts and other multi-modal strategies (Friends of 30-A have proposals and studies on file)

2.1.2 Work with developing communities to provide airport shuttles to the proposed Bay County International Airport

2.1.3 Encourage the use of Proportionate Fair Share funds from new development for public transit

2.1.4 Work with Walton County and TDC to prepare and fund development of a Long Range Parking Master Plan

2.1.5 Work with Walton County Planning and Public Works to design and implement uniform speed limit plan with suggested traffic calming solutions

2.1.6 Coordinate with Walton County Planning on implementation of the Scenic 30-A Traffic Study recommendations including intersection improvements for CR 30-A at CR 83, CR 283, and CR 395

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Objective 2.2: To enhance the recreational activity amenities, trails and public access along the 30-A corridor.

Strategies:

2.2.1 Work with Public Works on Timpoochee Trail safety improvements at all major and minor intersections

2.2.2 Provide pedestrian crosswalks with safety features at strategic locations along Timpoochee Trail

2.2.3 Work with TDC to install bike racks at all public beach access points where feasible.

2.2.4 Finalize the proposed Timpoochee Trail Wayfinding Plan with consultants

2.2.5 Work with Walton county to remove repetitive non-conforming signage

2.2.6 Work with Walton County and TDC to fund the Wayfinding Plan

2.2.7 Promote maintenance and clearing of vegetation from visibility triangles on all trails

2.2.8 Support trail development and funding for additional trails along Scenic 30-A and connector roads

2.2.9 Continue to work with the FDEP office of Greenways and Trails to seed and support funding for trail projects

2.2.10 Identify locations for public restroom areas.2.2.11 Pursue acquisition of lands for recreational

learning centers and public use

Goal 3: Community Support and Public Participation

Objective 3.1: To engage, inform, and encourage local community support and participation in Scenic 30-A activities

Strategies:

3.1.1 Inform local businesses and organizations about the benefits of Scenic 30-A designation

3.1.2 Encourage local businesses and organizations to engage in promotion of Scenic 30-A

3.1.3 Seek a Friends of 30-A representative on the Work with Planning to establish a Friends of 30-A representative on the Walton County Technical Review Committee (TRC)

3.1.4 Encourage participation of regional governmental and private entities, and management agencies with multi-jurisdictional resources on all corridor-wide projects

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Objective 4.1: To support existing and develop new educational programs and materials on area resources and the Scenic 30-A Story

Strategies:

4.1.1 Educate citizens, businesses and visitors about recycling options

4.1.2 Educate the public about pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular laws

4.1.3 Create and distribute information to educate developers about vegetative community preservation requirements, fines, incentives, and cost saving benefits of using same

4.1.4 Promote best management practices and education for xeric landscaping

4.1.5 Educate citizens and businesses on the value of conserving water resources through landscape measures with reminders that the corridor is part of a fragile Barrier Island

4.1.6 Install historic markers where appropriate4.1.7 Coordinate with homeowner associations to

educate citizens about vegetative community preservation requirements and benefits of using native vegetation

4.1.8 Provide intrinsic resource interpretive signage on the Scenic 30-A corridor in conjunction with the Wayfinding Plan and TDC’s family of signs

Goal 5: Economic Development and Tourism

Objective 5.1: To encourage local economic development and support Scenic 30-A tourism through resource-based programs

Strategies:

5.1.1 Coordinate promotional and educational efforts with the Tourist Development Council, Economic Development Council, and the Walton County Chamber of Commerce

5.1.2 Work with local businesses and rental agencies to support economic development

5.1.3 Participate in economic development meetings with appropriate organizations

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Goal 6: Administration and Coordination of Scenic 30-A Initiatives

Objective 6.1: To implement the Scenic 30-A Ac-tion Plan strategies and monitor required activities consistent with the FDOT Scenic Highway Program

Strategies:

6.1.1 Participate in an annual Environmental Forum workshop

6.1.2 Develop a Work Plan and Annual Report to guide implementation of strategies

6.1.3 Engage interested and appropriate government officials, citizens, landowners, businesses, and land managers in Friends of Scenic 30-A strategies

6.1.4 Broaden Friends of Scenic 30-A membership annually based on current projects

6.1.5 Develop fundraising strategies for administrative activities

6.1.6 Develop and support additional projects, programs and strategies based on new membership input, public participation and local corridor conditions

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The PlanProtection Techniques

Protection and preservation of the intrinsic re-sources along Scenic 30-A are critical to both the

designation and the long term viability of the corri-dor. The visual appearance of the corridor plays a key role in the designation, protection and management strategies for Scenic 30-A. Protection Techniques out-line existing and planned organizational policies and programs aimed to maintain the quality of intrinsic re-sources associated with Scenic 30-A.

The South Walton Conservation and Development Trust was established by the State Legislature in 1994. The Trust’s mandate was to prepare an environmental survey of South Walton County and recommend ways to enhance the beaches in an economical and environmentally friendly manner. As a result of this document, the Walton County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code adopted language to

provide the blueprint to guide development activity while balancing economic growth and sustainability.

The Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) participates in a wide range of preservation efforts. The Council has a full-time coastal scientist on staff who addresses coastal-related issues. The TDC works closely with the Walton County Board of County Commissioners, and recognizes the positive impact resource preservation can have on tourism.

The South Walton Turtle Watch Program locates turtle nests, protects them until hatching, and helps baby turtles make it to the water after hatching. This organization also provides posters, signs, and brochures to educate the public about conservation. Other local environmental groups, such as the Beach to Bay Connection, actively work with state agencies and Walton County to preserve the natural resources of the County.

The Florida State Parks division within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) was created in 1935 to preserve and protect “The Real Florida” elements and resources in portions of the State’s natural lands. Procedures preformed by the Florida State Parks division consist of prescribed burning, invasive exotic species control, hydrological restoration, and other kinds of habitat restoration. Most of this work is done by park staff as a part of their day-to-day activities, which also include the many other aspects of providing recreational facilities accessible for public enjoyment. Restoration,

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preservation, and interpretation of many of Florida’s most significant cultural resources is also a top priority within this department.

The Scenic 30-A CAG worked with County staff to determine what comprehensive plan policies support intrinsic resource protection along the corridor. In general, all Walton County Comprehensive Plan elements and supporting goals, objectives and policies address intrinsic resource preservation. The policies are referenced in this section. The policy directives, evaluated against the Scenic 30-A Vision during this Designation Phase, assisted in creating appropriate objectives and strategies for the Scenic 30-A Action Plan. Additionally, action items were developed to further Walton County’s existing intrinsic resource protection policies through coordination with resource-based agencies and groups.

Organizations in the region that promote and monitor intrinsic resource preservation and protection include but are not limited to the following:

Walton County Tourist Development CouncilChoctawhatchee Basin AllianceSouth Walton Turtle WatchBeach to Bay ConnectionCoastal Dune Advisory BoardSouth Walton Community CouncilSeaside InstituteCultural Arts AssociationMuscogee Nation of FloridaScenic Corridor AssociationAppropriate State AgenciesWalton County Chamber of CommerceWalton County Heritage AssociationFriends of EdenFriends of Grayton State ParkFriends of Topsail HillFriends of Timpoochee Trial

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The PlanCurrent InitiativesThe following current initiatives are being conducted by Walton County with coordination by the Friends of Scenic 30-A.

Wayfinding Plan 2007

A Wayfinding Plan for the Timpoochee Trail, consists of directional, interpretive, and informational signs to be placed on the Scenic Corridor. Phase I will be funded in 2007.

Multi-Use Path Maintenance

A maintenance schedule is being developed and coordinated with the appropriate departments for the up-keep of the current multi-use path. A maintenance contract with Walton County Public Works has been signed and is ongoing.

Capital Improvement Projects Approved for Budget Years 2007-2010

Those projects approved within the 2007-2010 budget year, outlined in Chapter 2 The Corridor, are being implemented by Walton County.

Inmate clean-up days

This program utilizes local inmates required to perform community services such as landscaping and litter control by integrating them into the maintenance and clean-up schedules of the County.

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“Use Blue- think Green”-Recycling Program

Recyclable items such as cans, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard materials are placed into a Blue Recycling Bag provided by the County and are collected along with regular garbage pick up service. Those items in the Blue Recycling Bags are separated at the landfill and are recycled. For additional information see Appendix C.

Xeric landscape ordinance

The xeric landscape ordinance, also supported by the Scenic 30-A Action Plan, is currently being drafted by the Planning Department for review by the Board of County Commissioners.

Coastal Dune Lake Monitoring Program

The protection and preservation of the Coastal Dune Lakes along the corridor is currently being funded by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance and is supported by Action Plan strategies.

Large White Goods Pick-Up

In response to the growing demand for large item pick up within the Scenic 30-A communities, the Walton County’s Waste Management department has added a Large White Goods pick-up day to their schedule.

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Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan

The Walton County Comprehensive Plan provides the foundation of goals, objectives, and policies

that directly relate to the management of Scenic 30-A. A number of goals, objectives, and policies in the Comprehensive Plan that support the Scenic 30-A vision and goals are located in the Coastal Zone and Conservation, Recreation, Open Space and Greenways, Transportation and the Intergovernmental Coordination Elements.

The following tables illustrate how each of the Scenic 30-A Goals developed by the Scenic 30-A CAG corresponds with the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

Goal 1 - Resource Protection, Maintenance, and Enhancement

Goal 1 of the Corridor Management Plan relates to the Coastal, Recreational, and Infrastructure elements of the Walton County Comprehensive Plan. Table 4.1 illustrates how existing Walton County policies support Goal 1 of the Scenic 30-A Corridor Management Plan.

Table 4.1 Scenic 30-A Goal 1 Comp Plan SupportWalton County Comprehensive Plan

Coastal Zone, Conservation Element

Goal 1 - Protect/Conserve Natural ResourcesObjective C-1.1 Policy C-1.1.3-4Goal 2 - Water QualityObjective C-2.1 Policy C-2.1.1Objective C-2.2 Policy C-2.2.1-8Objective C-2.3 Policy C-2.2.1-5Goal 3 - Reduce PollutionObjective C-3.2 Policy C-3.2.1Objective C-3.2 Policy C-3.2.4-5Objective C-3.2 Policy C-3.2.8Objective C-3.2 Policy C-3.2.9Objective C-3.2 Policy C-3.2.11Objective C-3.3 Policy C-3.3.1Objective C-3.3 Policy C-3.3.3-6Goal 4 - Coastal AreasObjective C-4.1 Policy C-4.1.4Objective C-4.4 Policy C-4.4.1Objective C-4.4 Policy C-4.4.3Objective C-4.4 Policy C-4.4.4Objective C-4.4 Policy C-4.4.7

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Goal 2 - Transportation Planning and Safety

Goal 2 of the Corridor Management Plan corresponds to the County’s Recreational, Open Space and Greenway Element (ROG). Table 4.2 illustrates how existing Walton County policies support Goal 2 of the Corridor Management Plan. Policy R-2.3.3 under


Coastal Zone, Conservation Element

Goal 4 - Coastal AreasObjective C-4.1 Policy C-4.1.4Recreation, Open Space, and Greeway Element

Goal 1 - Economic DevelopmentObjective R-1.1 Policy R-1.1.1Goal 2 - Recreational SystemsObjective R-2.1 Policy R-1.1.1-3Objective R-2.3 Policy R-1.2.3.1-3Goal 3 - Open SpacesObjective R-3.1 Policy R-3.1.2Objective R-3.2 Policy R-3.2.1-3Objective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.5-6Objective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.8Objective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.11Goal 4 - EcologyObjective R-4.1 Policy R-4.2.2Objective R-4.3 Policy R-4.3.1-2Objective R-4.3 Policy R-4.3.4Objective R-4.4 Policy R-4.4.1Goal 7 - Recreational OpportunityObjective R-7.3 Policy R-7.3.1-2Traffic Circulation Element

Goal T-1 TransporationObjective T-1.3 Policy T-1.3.1Objective T-1.4 Policy T-1.4.2Objective T-1.5 Policy T-1.5.3Objective T-1.6 Policy T-1.6.1-2Objective T-1.7 Policy T-1.7.1-3Objective T-1.8 Policy T-1.8.1

Table 4.1 Scenic 30-A Goal 1 Comp Plan Support (continued)

Walton County Comprehensive PlanRecreation, Open Space, and Greenway Element

Goal 1 - Economic DevelopmentObjective R-1.1 Policy R-1.1.5Goal 2 - Recreation SystemsObjective R-2.1 Policy R-1.1.1-3Objective R-2.3 Policy R-12.3.1-3Goal 3 - Open SpacesObjective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.4Objective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.10Objective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.12Objective R-3.5 Policy R-3.5.4-6Goal 4 - EcologyObjective R-4.1 Policy R-4.2.2Infrustructure Element

Goal I-1 Potable WaterObjective I-1.2 Policy I-1.2.2-3Objective I-1.3 Policy I-1.3.1-2Goal I-4 DrainageObjective I-4.1 Policy I-4.1.1Objective I-4.2 Policy I-4.2.1

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ROG’s Recreational Systems is in direct support of one of the features the CAG group and the community desires to establish. The policy states,

“The County, in coordination with the Tourist Development Council, shall introduce the beach jitney/trolley to provide access to the beaches, especially along CR 30-A.“

Additionally Objective T-1.8: Scenic Highways states,

“For highways being considered for scenic designation, the County shall develop designation criteria and Corridor Management Plans for the preservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of those intrinsic resources within the corridor.

Policy T-1.8.1: For each highway being considered for scenic designation, the following procedures shall be followed:

a) A Scenic Highway Advisory Committee shall be formed to create a vision, set goals and objectives, evaluate intrinsic resources, develop a Corridor Management Plan and Action Plan, and establish a management entity for the scenic highway.

b) The Advisory Committee shall coordinate the reconciliation of the Corridor Management Plan with the current Walton County Comprehensive Plan.

c) The Board of County Commissioners must approve any scenic highway nomination and adopt the Corridor Management Plan by ordinance into the Walton County Comprehensive Plan in order for the local designation to go into effect.

d) The management entity shall implement the Action Plan and provide an annual report on the effectiveness of the Corridor Management Plan. “

These procedures support the strategies developed by the Friends of Scenic 30-A and support the Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan requirements.

Goal 3 - Community Support and Public Participation

Goal 3 of the Corridor Management Plan expands on the type of programs that have been established by the CAG and Friends of Scenic 30-A that correlate with the county’s policies. Within the County’s Comprehensive Plan there are references to the County’s responsibilities regarding the coordination with local organizations to develop and maintain higher standards within the County.

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“The County will coordinate with citizens and state agencies to promote and conserve the designated South Walton greenways by incorporating appropriate management and protective measures into its local planning processes, and will coordinate with the Water Management District and adjacent local governments to incorporate complementary measures into their planning processes.

This policy supports Goals 1,2 ,3 and 6 of the CMP. Table 4.3 provides a list of the other County policies that support Goal 3 of the Scenic 30-A CMP.


Recreation, Open Space, and Greeway Element

Goal 1 - Economic DevelopmentObjective R-1.1 Policy R-1.1.5Goal 3 - Open SpacesObjective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.4Objective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.6

Goal 4 - Education and Corridor Story

Goal 4 of the CMP has support in both the County’s Recreational, Open Space and Greenway, and Coastal Elements. Table 4.4 illustrates how existing Walton County policies support Goal 4 of the Scenic 30-A Corridor Management Plan.


Coatal Zone, Conservation Element

Goal 3 - Reduce, Conservation ElementObjective C-3.2 Policy 3.2.6Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Element

Goal 1 - Economic DevelopmentObjective R-1.1 Policy R-1.1.3Goal 3 - Open SpacesObjective R-3.2 Policy R-3.2.3Objective R-3.3 Policy R-3.3.6

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Goal 5 - Economic Development and Tourism

The economic development and tourism goals of the CMP are supported in the Intergovernmental Coordination of the Comprehensive Plan. Table 4.5 illustrates the related supporting policies.

Goal 6 - Administration and Coordination of Scenic 30-A Initiatives

The Friends of Scenic 30-A will serve as the main caretaker of the Scenic 30-A corridor by ensuring that the Action Plan is executed, and the corridor initiatives are monitored and implemented in accordance with the CMP as well as with the County’s initiatives and policies. The following comprehensive plan policies in Table 4.6 support these efforts.


Coatal Zone, Conservation Element

Goal 3 - Reduce Pollutionb ective C . Policy C . .b ective C . Policy C . .

Goal 4 - Coastal Areasb ective C . Policy C . .b ective C . Policy C . .

Goal 1 - Economic Developmentb ective R . Policy R . .

Goal pen Spacesb ective R . Policy R . .b ective R . Policy R . .

Goal 7 - Recretional Opportunityb ective R . Policy R . .

Intergovernmental Coordination Element

Goal IC-1 Intergovernmental Coordination Elementb ective C . Policy C . .b ective C . Policy C . .b ective C . Policy C . .



Goal 4 - Coastal Areasb ective C . Policy C . .


Goal 1 - Economic Developmentb ective R . Policy R . .b ective R . Policy R . .

Goal 3 - Open Spacesb ective R . Policy R . .b ective R . Policy R . .

Goal 7 - Recretional Opportunityb ective R . Policy R . .

Intergovernmental Coordination Element

Goal IC-1 Intergovernmental Coordination Elementb ective C . Policy C . .b ective C . Policy C . .b ective C . Policy C . .

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The PlanLand Development Code Policy SupportThe Land Development Code (LDC) contains the rules, regulations, and ordinances that govern how and where certain types of development may occur within the specified area. Within the LDC for Walton County, Section 13.02.00: The Route 30-A Scenic Corridor, specific regulations are provided to preserve and protect the current conditions of CR 30-A. The design standards within this section are set,

“to preserve and maximize views of the Gulf of Mexico, enhance the visual characteristics of the roadway corridor, and to eliminate roadside clutter.”(13.02.00 A)

In Section 13.02.00 the applicable properties and limitations of the Route 30-A Scenic Corridor design standards are described and pertain to,

“all properties that are located continuous to County Road 30-A shall, for purpose of this section, be considered within the Route 30-A scenic corridor.”(13.02.00 B.)

Within this section the following standards are regulated: Location Designation; Setback and Building Width; Landscaping Standards; Driveway/Access/Parking

Standards; Sign Control; and Other Uses of the Public Right-of-Way.

Section 13.02.01 of the LDC contains additional scenic corridor design standards for other routes in Walton County, including: The US 98 and US 331 Scenic Corridor Design Standards, and are designed to,

“ensure high quality commercial development along roadways in South Walton County” (13.02.01 A).

This section of the code applies to US 98 and US 331 and not the Scenic 30-A corridor limits, however the legal application provided in Section 13.02.01 B are more specific on the applicable corridor. It states:

“The Scenic Corridor width extends 400 feet north and 400 feet south of US Highway 98 right-of-way and the property abuts US Highway 98 and US Highway 331.”

Though these standards do not apply to the Scenic 30-A corridor, The Friends of Scenic 30-A are working with Walton County to amend Section 13 to apply the 400 foot right of way limit designation to County Road 30-A.r

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during the Designation Phase. This funding source “clearinghouse” will be used during the Implementation Phase to determine appropriate and available funding sources on a project-specific basis.

Government, Business and Civic Groups

Walton County Board of County Commissioners117 Montgomery CircleDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435850-8925-8155

Choctawhatchee Electric CooperativePO Box 512DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435(850)892-2111

Walton County Economic Development CouncilRobert Smith, Executive Director908 U.S. Hwy 90 WestDeFuniak Springs, FL 32433(850)892-0555

Fabric ArchitectureSanta Rosa Beach404-578-1651

Habitat for Humanity, Walton County PO Box 2400 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850)267-0606

Funding and Promotions

All Florida Scenic Highways should begin to identify potential funding sources early in the

designation process. The Friends of Scenic 30-A have identified government, institution, grant and private sources to fund the Action Plan items. Additionally, the Friends of Scenic 30-A will have the benefit of funding available to the existing Scenic 30-A Corridor Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation. This organization was formed early during the Eligibility Phase.

Grant Funding Considerations

Groups that have 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status, such as the Scenic 30-A Corridor Foundation, Inc., are eligible for many grants that are not necessarily in the scope of scenic highway programs specifically; however, these grant sources can further support the corridor Vision and Action Plan strategies. There are often many grants that are available within the same grantor department, and groups may be eligible to apply for more than one each year. Likewise, the Friends of Scenic 30-A, through cooperation with the Scenic 30-A Corridor Foundation, Inc., may be able to apply for the same grant multiple times for different projects. Additionally, some grant applications are repeatable and/or renewable.

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Walton County Chamber of Commerce 63 South Centre Trail Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Phone: (850) 267-0683

Beach to Bay Connection, Inc. 850-267- 2227 www.beachtobay.org

Coastal Heritage Preservation Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 2111 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Seaside Community Foundation 850-231-3209 www.seasidefoundation.org

Camel Club, Inc. Patrick Reily PO Box 1728 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Leadership Walton Walton County Chamber of Commerce Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-267-0683

Sandestin Lions Club Scenic 30A Business Association South Walton Rotary Club

Walton County Taxpayers Association PO Box 1085 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

The Friends of Eden State Gardens PO Box 4 Pt Washington, FL 32454

South Walton Community Council, Inc. PO Box 1661 Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 850-231-7856

The Friends of Topsail State Park, CSO 1019 Coastal Cove Circle Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Green Thumb Garden Club 1258 Deerwood Dr Miramar Beach, FL 32550 850-267-1186

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance 100 College Blvd Niceville, FL 32578 850-729-6456

Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council (850) 267-3511

Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County PO Box 4097 Ft Walton Beach, Fl 32549 (850)651-73

Waste Management Inc. 108 Hill Avenue Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

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American Business Women’s Association Emerald Coast ChapterPO Box 731Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547(850)864-7697www.arc.net/abwa

Destin Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 81021 Hwy 98 E. - Suite ADestin, FL 32540-0008850-837-6241www.destinchamber.com

Emerald Coast Association of Realtors10 Hollywood Blvd. S.E.Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548(850)243-6145

Emerald Coast Tourist Development Councilwww.destin-fwb.com

Florida’s Great Northwest11490 Emerald Coast Pkwy Suite 300Destin, FL 32550(850)337-3469

Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce34 SE Miracle Strip PkwyFt. Walton Beach, FL 32548(850)244-8191

South Walton Utility Co., Inc.79 Old Hwy 98Destin, FL 32541(850)-837-2988

West Florida Regional Planning CouncilP.O. Box 9759Pensacola, Fl 32513-9759850-595-8910

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Federal Level FundingState Level FundingSpecial Legislative FundingFoundation/Organization FundingMultimodal Transportation Funding Art in Public PlacesAdditional Funding Database ResourcesNational Association of Counties

Marketing and Promotion

The intent of the Florida Scenic Highway Program is to heighten the awareness of Florida’s history and intrinsic resources. Marketing and promotional initiatives should focus on corridor resources. Friends of Scenic 30-A will work closely with the existing Tourist Development Council supporting their efforts in marketing and promotion. The TDC currently has the infrastructure in place to promote Scenic 30-A. The Friends of Scenic 30-A will assist in promotion of the market resulting from the proposed, approved Bay County International Airport.

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The Friends of Scenic 30-A will consider target markets, promotional techniques, and available data to measure the success of a marketing and promotion strategy for Scenic 30-A. Coordination with TDC, EDC, Chamber of Commerce and beach communities currently involved in marketing and promotion along the corridor and within the region will be vital.

Existing marketing and promotional resources that will be used on an on-going basis include:

MarketingWalton County TDCWalton County Chamber of CommerceEconomic Development CouncilCommunity Based WebsitesLocal Government WebsiteVisit FloridaGreat NorthwestState Park Websites

Promotion Links to existing community websitesLocal magazines and Chamber of Commerce Business JournalLinks to Walton County and TDC websitesLocal Radio and Television ProductionsLocal Freelance Writers

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Table 4.7

Action Plan Key

FundingG GovernmentC Local Civic AssociationsGr GrantsP Private organi ations/businesses

Responsible PartyFriends Friends of Scenic 30-ACounty Walton CountyTDC Tourist Development CouncilState State Parks/Forestry

TimelineO Current OngoingS 1-5 ear PlanL 6-15 ear Plan

3. Support

4. Education and Corridor Story

5. Economic Development and Tourism

6. Administration

Table 4.7 is a reference for Table 4.8 The Action Plan illustrating each category with the specific Goal, Objective and Strategy, potential funding sources, responsible parties, and a timeline.

Artist Programs and EventsWalton County’s Public Information OfficerLocal art shows, festivals, concerts, and other social eventsLinks to State Parks and Recreation promotional materials including websitesTelluride Mountain Film Festival at WaterColorBack to Nature FestivalExisting lectures and symposiums at local communitiesLocal and Regional NewspapersOkaloosa Walton College

Gulf Coast Community College

Action Plan

The Scenic 30-A Action Plan outlines actions that the Friends of Scenic 30-A will work towards

in support of the Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Corridor Vision. The Action Plan serves as the “instruction manual” on how to implement the Corridor Management Plan. The Action Plan is a required component for scenic highway designation and includes a prioritized list of projects or programs in an effort to realize the Vision for Scenic 30-A.

The Action Plan is organized into six categories or goal areas:

1. Protection, Maintenance, and Enhancement

2. Transportation Planning and Safety

•••

•

•••

•••

4

89

The PlanTable 4.8 Action Plan (continued)

Goa

l

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ject

ive

Stra

tegy

Action Items Funding Responsible Party Tim

elin

e

Transportation Planning and SafetyTransportation2 1 1 Alternative Transportation Modes G, Gr, P Friends, County, TDC L2 1 2 Airport Transport G, P Friends, County, TDC L2 1 3 Proportionate Fair-Share G County O2 1 4 Long Range Parking Master Plan G, C, Gr, P County L2 1 5 Uniform Speed Limit G County O2 1 6 Traffic Study G County ORecreational2 2 1 Trail Safety G Friends, County S2 2 2 Crosswalks G County S2 2 3 Bike Racks G County, TDC S2 2 4 Wayfinding G Friends, County S2 2 5 Directional Signs G County S2 2 6 Fund Wayfinding Plan G, Gr County, TDC O2 2 7 Visibility Triangles G County, State S2 2 8 Trail Development G Friends, County, State L2 2 9 Funding Trails G Friends, County, State S2 2 10 Public Restrooms G County L2 2 11 Land Acquisition G, Gr County, State LSupport3 1 1 Benefits G, C, P Friends, County S3 1 2 Promotion G Friends, County, TDC S3 1 3 TRC Representative C Friends S3 1 4 Participation G Friends, County, TDC, State OEducation and Corridor Story4 1 1 Recycling Options G, C, Gr, P Friends, County O4 1 2 Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Vehicular

LawsG County S

4 1 3 Information Sheets G, C, Gr, P Friends, County O4 1 4 Promote Xeric Landscaping G Friends, County S4 1 5 Water Conservation G Friends, County, State O4 1 6 Historic Markers G County S4 1 7 Preservation C, Gr, P Friends, County, State S4 1 8 Interpretive Signage G County, Friends, TDC SEconomic Development and Tourism5 1 1 TDC G, C, P Friends, County, TDC, State S5 1 2 Tourism C, P Friends, County, TDC S5 1 3 Visioning G, C, P Friends, County, TDC, State O

Table 4.8 Action PlanG

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Protection, Maintenance, and EnhancementLandscape1 1 1 Vegetation Standards G County S1 1 2 Native Preservation G Friends, County O1 1 3 Heritage Tree Ordinance G Friends, County S1 1 4 Map Vegetative Communities G Friends, County S1 1 5 Exotic Removal G Friends, County, State O1 1 6 Preservation “buy out” G County S1 1 7 Landscaping Standards G Friends, County S1 1 8 Xeric Landscaping Ordinance G Friends, County SWaste Management1 2 1 Littering Laws G Friends, County S1 2 2 Uniform Garbage Control G Friends, County S1 2 3 Large Item Pick-up G Friends, County S1 2 4 Funding for Recycling G, C, Gr, P Friends, County S1 2 5 Trash Management G, C, Gr, P Friends, County O1 2 6 Ongoing Issues - Recycling

ProgramG, Gr, P Friends, County O

BeautificationCoastal Dune Lakes G, C, Gr, P Friends, County, TDC, State SBridge Maintenance G County

nderground tilities G, Gr, P County LFunding nderground tilities G, Gr, P County LLift Station Buffers G, Gr, P County L

tility Screening G, Gr, P County LBeautification Grants G, Gr, P County LBenches and Water Fountains G, C, Gr, P Friends, County, TDC SBeautification and Preservation G Friends, County, TDC S

Management and MaintenanceMaintenance Plan G CountyWork Crews G CountyRoad Maintenance G CountyStormwater Management G County LFunding Stormwater Plan G, Gr, P County LFunding for Maintenance G, Gr County

4The Plan

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Table 4.8 Action Plan (continued)

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AdministrationForums G, Gr FriendsAnnual Report G Friends SEngage C, P Friends, County, TDC, StateLighting rdinances G Friends, County SRedevelopment Policies C, Gr, P Friends, County SMemberships C FriendsFundraising G, C, Gr, P Friends, County S

A

Appendix ASHAC Tour Materials

91

Appendix BThe Corridor

B

135

Annual %Roadway Station Count Station Count Growth

From To ID 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Slope Growth ID 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Slope Growth RateCR 30A

US 98 CR 393 600219 6,400 7,000 7,100 6,400 7,100 4 -80 -1.25% 600220 6400 6600 6900 6600 6100 4 60 0.94% -0.16%CR 393 CR 83 600258 7,200 7,900 6,800 7,000 6,600 4 210 2.92% 2.92%CR 83 CR 283 600263 5,500 8,100 5,800 5,300 4,900 4 400 7.27% 7.27%CR 283 CR 395 600267 6,500 7,600 7,100 6,400 5,900 4 240 3.69% 3.69%CR 395 US 98 600268 13,500 13,500 9,900 8,400 8,000 4 1,610 11.93% 600235 6800 6800 6600 5900 6500 4 150 2.21% 7.07%

CR 83CR 30A US 98 600262 1,700 1,500 1,200 1,100 1,000 4 180 10.59% 10.59%

CR 283CR 30A US 98 600112 4,100 4,300 3,900 3,500 3,100 4 280 6.83% 6.83%

CR 395CR 30A US 98 600214 6,000 5,300 4,000 2,900 3,200 4 800 13.33% 13.33%US 98 End 600254 750 750 750 700 1,200 3 15 2.00% 2.00%

5.95%Average for Study Area

HistoricalAADT Linear

HistoricalAADT

Source: Florida Traffic Information CD 2005

Table B-1 Historic AADT, Walton County, FL

Linear

T = threatened; E = endangered; CH

= critical habitat; ce = not federally-listed, but consideration is encouraged; s/a = similarity of appearance

SSC = species of special concern (state)

Com

mon N

ame

Scientific Nam

eStatus FW

SN

atural Com

munities

StatusState

FISH:

aE

Wal

Gulf sturgeon

Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoiTC

HESTU

ARIN

E: various MAR

INE: various habitats

RIVER

INE: alluvial and blackw

ater streams

Wal

SSC

AM

PHIB

IAN

S & R

EPTILES:a

Wal

American alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

T(s/a)ESTU

ARIN

E: marshes, various habitats

LACU

STRIN

E: marshes, sw

amps, various habitats

PALUSTR

INE: sw

amps, floodplains, m

arshes, various habitats R

IVERIN

E: open water, shorelines,

various habitats

Wal

SSC

Flatwoods salam

anderAm

bystoma cingulatum

TPALU

STRIN

E: wet flatw

oods, dome sw

amp, basin

swam

p, ruderal TERR

ESTRIAL: m

esic flatwoods

(reproduces in ephemeral w

etlands within this

comm

unity)

Wal

SSC

Loggerhead turtleC

aretta carettaT

TERR

ESTRIAL: sandy beaches; nesting

Wal

TG

reen turtleC

helonia mydas m

ydasE

TERR


Wal

ELeatherback turtle

Derm

ochelys coriaceaE

TERR


Wal

EEastern indigo snake

Drym

archon corais couperiT

ESTUAR

INE: tidal sw

amp PALU

STRIN

E: hydric ham

mock, w

et flatwoods TER

RESTR

IAL: mesic

flatwoods, upland pine forest, sandhills, scrub,

scrubby flatwoods, rockland ham

mock, ruderal

Wal

T

Haw

ksbill turtleEretm

ochelys imbricata

imbricata

EM

ARIN

E: open water; no nesting

Wal

E

Gopher tortoise

Gopherus polyphem

usce

TERR

ESTRIAL: sandhills, scrub, scrubby flatw

oods, xeric ham

mocks, coastal strand, ruderal

Wal

SSC

Pine barrens treefrogH

yla andersoniiPALU

STRIN

E: seepage slope, baygall RIVER

INE:

seepage streamW

alSSC

Kemp's R

idley turtleLepidochelys kem

piE

TERR


Wal

EAlligator snapping turtle

Macroclem

ys temm

inckiice

ESTUAR

INE: tidal m

arsh LACU

STRIN

E: river floodplain lake, sw

amp lake R

IVERIN

E: alluvial stream

, blackwater stream

Wal

SSC

Florida pine snakePituophis m

elanoleucus m

ugitusce

LACU

STRIN

E: ruderal, sandhill upland lake TER

RESTR

IAL: sandhill, scrubby flatwoods, xeric

hamm

ock, ruderal

Wal

SSC

BIR

DS:

aW

alSoutheastern snow

y ploverC

haradrius alexandrinus tenuirostris

ceESTU

ARIN

E: exposed unconsolidated substrate M

ARIN

E: exposed unconsolidated substrateTER

RESTR

IAL: dunes, sandy beaches, and inlet areas

Wal

T

Piping ploverC

haradrius melodus

T CH

ESTUAR

INE: exposed unconsolidated substrate

MAR

INE: exposed unconsolidated substrate

TERR

ESTRIAL: dunes, sandy beaches, and inlet

areas. Mostly w

intering and migrants.

Wal

T

Stoddard's yellow-throated

warbler

Dendroica dom

inica stoddardice

TERR

ESTRIAL: w

ooded habitats with spanish m

oss, various

Wal

Little blue heronEgretta caerulea

ESTUAR

INE: m

arshes, shoreline PALUSTR

INE:

floodplains, swam

ps RIVER

INE: shoreline

Wal

SSC

Snowy egret

Egretta thulaESTU

ARIN

E: marshes, tidal sw

amps, shoreline

LACU

STRIN

E: lake edges PALUSTR

INE: sw

amp,

floodplain, ruderal RIVER

INE: shoreline

Wal

SSC

Tricolored heronEgretta tricolor

ESTUAR

INE: m

arshes, tidal swam

ps, shorelineLAC

USTR

INE: lake edges PALU

STRIN

E: swam

p, floodplain, ruderal R

IVERIN

E: shoreline

Wal

SSC

Arctic peregrine falconFalco peregrinus tundrius

ceESTU

ARIN

E: winters along coasts LAC

USTR

INE:

various PALUSTR

INE: various TER

RESTR

IAL: various, ruderal

Wal

E

Southeastern kestrelFalco sparverius paulus

ceESTU

ARIN

E: various habitats PALUSTR

INE:

various habitats TERR

ESTRIAL: open pine forests,

clearings, ruderal, various

Wal

T

American oystercatcher

Haem

atopus palliatusESTU

ARIN

E: exposed unconsolidated substrate, exposed m

ollusk reef MAR

INE: exposed

unconsolidated substrate, exposed mollusk reef

TERR

ESTRIAL: beaches, ruderal areas

Wal

SSC

Bald eagleH

aliaeetus leucocephalusT

ESTUAR

INE: m

arsh edges, tidal swam

p, open water

LACU

STRIN

E: swam

p lakes, edges PALUSTR

INE:

swam

p, floodplain RIVER

INE: shoreline, open w

aterTER

RESTR

IAL: pine and hardwood forests, clearings

Wal

T

Brown pelican

Pelecanus occidentalisESTU

ARIN

E: islands for nesting, open water

MAR

INE: open w

aterW

alSSC

Red-cockaded w

oodpeckerPicoides borealis

ETER

RESTR

IAL: mature pine forests

Wal

T

The following is a list of federally-protected species in W

alton County that m

ay potentially occur within the area around 30A. For the

purpose of this list, the 30A area includes the area bounded by 30A and 98, and the area within 1 m

ile south of 30A. Species were

included in this list either because there are known occurence data for them

, or because they occur in Walton C

ounty and the 30A area provides suitable habitat for them

. The list also includes some state-listed species that are not federally-protected.

Com

mon N

ame

Scientific Nam

eStatus FW

SN

atural Com

munities

StatusState

Black Skimm

erR

ynchops nigerESTU

ARIN

E: various LACU

STRIN

E: variousR

IVERIN

E: various TERR

ESTRIAL: ocean beaches,

beach dune, ruderal. Nests com

mon on rooftops.

Wal

SSC

Least ternSterna antillarum

ESTUAR

INE: various LAC

USTR

INE: various

RIVER

INE: various TER

RESTR

IAL: beach dune, ruderal. N

ests comm

on on rooftops.

Wal

T

MA

MM

ALS:

aW

alC

hoctawhatchee beach m

ousePerom

yscus polionotus allophrys

ECH

TERR

ESTRIAL: beach dune, coastal scrub. Bay

Co.:St. Andrew

State Rec. Area m

ainland (CH

) and Shell Island (C

H), Tyndall Air Force Base Shell Island

(CH

). Walton C

o.: Grayton Beach State R

ec. Area (m

ain CH

& western units), Topsail H

ill State Preserve (C

H), D

eer Lake State Park, Cam

p Creek,

Four-Mile Village, Tow

n of Grayton Beach and

Seagrove Beach, Seaside. Okaloosa C

o. historic range.

Wal

E

Southeastern big-eared batPlecotus rafinesquii

cePALU

STRIN

E: various, floodplains TERR

ESTRIAL:

pine and hardwood forests, ruderal, various

Wal

West Indian m

anateeTrichechus m

anatus latirostrisE

ESTUAR

INE: subm

erged vegetation, open water

MAR

INE: open w

ater, submerged vegetation

RIVER

INE: alluvial stream

, blackwater stream

, spring-run stream

Wal

E

PLAN

TS:a

Wal

Southern three-awned grass

Aristida simpliciflora

cePALU

STRIN

E: wet flatw

oods TERR

ESTRIAL:

sandhill, mesic flatw

oods, old fieldsW

al

Toothed savoryC

alamintha dentata

ceTER

RESTR

IAL: sandhill, roadsides W

alC

urtiss' sandgrassC

alamovilfa curtissii

cePALU

STRIN

E: mesic and w

et flatwoods, w

et prairie, depression m

arsh TERR

ESTRIAL: m

esic flatwoods

Wal

T

Godfrey's golden aster

Chrysopsis godfreyi

ceTER

RESTR

IAL: beach dunes, coastal grassland Wal

Cruise's golden-aster

Chrysopsis gossypina

cruiseanace

TERR

ESTRIAL: coastal dunes, coastal strand,

coastal grassland; openings and blowouts

Wal

E

Spoon-leaved sundewD

rosera intermedia

LACU

STRIN

E: sinkhole lake edges PALUSTR

INE:

seepage slope, wet flatw

oods, depression marsh

RIVER

INE: seepage stream

banks, drainage ditches

Wal

T

Wiregrass gentian

Gentiana pennelliana

cePALU

STRIN

E: seepage slope, wet prairie, roadside

ditches TERR

ESTRIAL: m

esic flatwoods, planted

slash pine

Wal

E

Panhandle spiderlilyH

ymenocallis henryae

cePALU

STRIN

E: dome sw

amp edges, w

et prairie, wet

flatwoods, baygall edges, sw

amp edges

TERR

ESTRIAL: w

et prairies and flatwoods

Wal

E

Southern red lilyLilium

catesbaeiPALU

STRIN

E: wet prairie, w

et flatwoods, seepage

slope TERR

ESTRIAL: m

esic flatwoods, seepage

slope; usually with grasses

Wal

T

Gulf coast lupine

Lupinus westianus

ceTER

RESTR

IAL: beach dune, scrub, disturbed areas, roadsides, blow

outs in dunesW

alT

Chapm

an's butterwort

Pinguicula planifoliace

PALUSTR

INE: w

et flatwoods, seepage slopes, bog,

dome sw

amp, ditches; in w

aterW

alT

Primrose-flow

er butterwort

Pinguicula primulifolia

PALUSTR

INE: bogs, pond m

argins, margins of

spring runsW

alE

Bent golden asterPityopsis flexuosa

ceTER

RESTR

IAL: sandhill, upland pine forest, ruderal E

Large-leaved jointweed

Polygonella macrophylla

ceTER

RESTR

IAL: scrub, sand pine/oak scrub ridges Wal

T

Orange azalea

Rhododendron austrinum

PALUSTR

INE: bottom

land forest RIVER

INE:

seepage stream bank TER

RESTR

IAL: slope forest, upland m

ixed forest

Wal

E

White-top pitcher plant

Sarracenia leucophyllace

PALUSTR

INE: w

et prairie, seepage slope, baygall edges, ditches

Wal

E

Parrot pitcher plantSarracenia psittacina

PALUSTR

INE: w

et flatwoods, w

et prairie, seepage slope

Wal

T

Decum

bant pitcher plantSarracenia purpurea

PALUSTR

INE: Bogs

Wal

TC

hapman's crow

nbeardVerbesina chapm

aniice

PALUSTR

INE: seepage slope TER

RESTR

IAL: m

esic flatwoods w

ith wiregrass (Aristida stricta)

Wal

T

Appendix CSupport and Participation

C

157

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Last

City

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Anders

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ta Rosa B

eachFL

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nSan

destin

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destin

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destin

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es B.

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by

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ta Rosa B

eachFL

Claire

Ban

nerm

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ary Beach

FLTom

Beitzel

Panam

a City

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Bid

dle

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niak S

prin

gs

FLSusan

Breed

enSan

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Sharo

nBro

ckenbro

ugh

San

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Rory

Cassed

yPen

sacola

FLKris M

eade

Chavez

San

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Celeste

Coben

aSan

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Donna

Craw

ford

Seag

rove B

eachFL

Melo

dy R

ayCulp

DeFu

niak S

prin

gs

FLBill

Cunnin

gham

San

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Jeanne

Dailey

Destin

FLD

ebbie

Dan

ton

Tallah

asseeFL

LarryD

avisSan

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Ash

leyD

ismukes

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ta Rosa B

eachFL

Bill

Dism

ukes

Panam

a City B

eachFL

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on

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ukes

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niak S

prin

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FLRobert W

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obes

Seag

rove B

eachFL

Phillip

Ellis

Niceville

FLRich

ardFo

wlkes

San

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Phil

Francis

San

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Ken

Giffo

rdRosem

ary Beach

FLJo

hn

Gillis

Destin

FLBill

Gru

bbs

San

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Laura

Had

dock

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leyFL

LeslieH

allman

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ta Rosa B

eachFL

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ashin

gto

nFL

Patrick W.

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n B

eachFL

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ttH

enso

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eachFL

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inote

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illaH

opkin

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ta Rosa B

eachFL

Bob

Hudso

nSan

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Chick

Huettel

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ta Rosa B

eachFL

Cliff

Knau

erSan

ta Rosa B

eachFL

Keith

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ht

San

ta Rosa B

eachFL

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nn

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eachFL

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Knott

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ithLanier

West Point

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Kurt

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osa Beach

FLPaul

LydolphSanta R

osa Beach

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nnM

cCalister

Santa R

osa Beach

FLBilly

McC

onnellSeagrove B

eachFL

Becky

McC

oySeagrove B

eachFL

Carey

McW

horterSeagrove B

eachFL

Gregory A

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ikellPensacola

FLD

awn

Moliterno

Santa R

osa Beach

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Morar

Blue M

ountain Beach

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ailM

urrayM

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egN

elsonSeacrest

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ithSeagrove B

eachFL

Barbara

Olshner

Santa R

osa Beach

FLShannon

Porath Widm

anSanta R

osa Beach

FLSteve

Rappaport

Santa R

osa Beach

FLLane

Ress

Seagrove B

eachFL

Mike

Richards

DeFuniak S

pringsFL

James R

.Richburg

Niceville

FLM

aryRosenheim

Santa R

osa Beach

FLD

avidRovner

Santa R

osa Beach

FLG

eorgeRussell

FreeportFL

Steve

Saenz

Santa R

osa Beach

FLD

avidSchjott

Santa R

osa Beach

FLCarole

Seibert

Seagrove B

eachFL

Ken

Shannon

Santa R

osa Beach

FLAdam

Shiland

Miram

ar Beach

FLD

aleShingler

Grayton B

eachFL

JackSlattery

Santa R

osa Beach

FLStuart

Slicis

FreeportFL

Mike

Standley

Santa R

osa Beach

FLM

ikeStange

Sandestin

FLLeda

Suydan

Santa R

osa Beach

FLKaren

TerrellAlys B

each FL

Kriss

TitusSeagrove B

eachFL

Bob

ToothakerEden

FLCharlie

Webb

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FLM

elissaW

heelerD

eFuniak Springs

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Widm

anSanta R

osa Beach

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Wilkerson

Santa R

osa Beach

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Wilson

Grayton B

eachFL

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olfeSanta R

osa Beach

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anielYoung

Santa R

osa Beach

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Zukow

skiSandestin

FL

January 3, 2007 M

s. Shannon Foor

District Scenic H

ighways Coordinator

Florida D

epartment of T

ransportation P

ost Office B

ox 607 Chipley, F

lorida 32428 R

E: Scenic CR

30-A

Dear M

s. Foor:

The Choctaw

hatchee Basin A

lliance would like to express its support for your efforts

to dedicate 28 miles of County R

oad 30-A in W

alton County as a State S

cenic

Highw

ay.

As nature based and eco-tourism

is beginning to be marketed by the B

eaches of South

Walton C

ounty, the Alliance feels this is a w

onderful opportunity for Walton County

to use its natural surroundings to attract new visitors. I com

mend W

alton County for

pursuing the State S

cenic Highw

ay Designation along this beautiful stretch of county

road.

It is the Alliance’s hope that w

e will soon see County R

oad 30-A designated as a S

tate

Scenic H

ighway that brings new

visitors to enjoy the special beauty along the beaches

of Walton County. P

lease feel free to contact me if you have any questions. T

hank

you for your attention to this matter.

Respectfully,

Phillip E

llis P

roject Coordinator

Florida House of Representatives

Representative Donald D. BrownDistrict 5

Reply to:

OW

C Chautauqua Campus

908 Hw

y 90 West

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

(850) 892-8431 (850) 892-8433 Fax - P.O

. Box 1548 D

eFuniak Springs, FL 32435

402 South M

onroe Street 400 H

OB The Capitol

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300 (850) 488-4726

e-mail: donald.brown@

myfloridahouse.gov

Committees: C

hair- Jobs & Entrepreneurship C

ouncil, Policy & Budget C

ouncil, Rules & C

alendar Council

15 December 2006

Ms. Shannon Foor

District Scenic Highways Coordinator Florida Departm

ent of Transportation Post Office Box 607 Chipley, Florida 32428

RE: SCENIC CR 30-A

Dear Ms. Foor:

I am writing to express m

y support for your efforts to dedicate 28 miles of County Road 30-A in

Walton County as a State Scenic Highway.

As nature based and eco-tourism is beginning to be m

arketed by the Beaches of South Walton, I

feel this is a wonderful opportunity for Walton County to use its natural surroundings to attract

new visitors. I comm

end Walton County for pursuing the State Scenic Highway designation

along this beautiful stretch of county road.

It is my hope that we will soon see County Road 30-A designated as a State Scenic Highway and

bringing new visitors to enjoy the special beauty along the beaches of Walton County.

Sincerely,

Donald. D. Brown Representative, District #5

August 31, 2007

Ms. Shannon Foor

District Scenic Highways Coordinator Florida Departm

ent of Transportation P. O. Box 607 Chipley, FL 32428

Re: Scenic County Road 30-A Scenic Highway Designation

Dear Ms. Foor:

As a business owner along CR-30A, I support designation and the benefits it will bring to m

y business.

The natural beauty and fragile ecosystem that this road passes through require the effort

of all of us to preserve, enjoy, respect and share with future generations. I feel this is a wonderful opportunity for W

alton County to use its natural surroundings to attract new visitors.

Sincerely yours,

Harriet H. Crom

melin

Owner

HhcCc: Claire Bannerm

an

Board

of Cou

nty

Com

mission

ers

Kenneth Pridgen, District 2, Chair

Scott Brannon, District 1, V

ice Chair

Larry Jones, District 3

Rosier“Ro” Cuchens, District 4

Cindy Meadows, D

istrict 5

Website:

www.co.w

alton.fl.us

News Release

For more inform

ation, contact:

FOR IMM

EDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Claire Bannerm

an, 850-622-3059, or Bannerw

oman@

mchsi.com

A comm

unity meeting open to the public is planned for Thursday,

June 30th at 5:30 p.m. at the W

alton County Tourist

Developm

ent Council at the junction of U

S 98 and 331 to address our efforts to obtain a Florida Scenic H

ighway

designation for County R

oad 30-A through a program sponsored

by the Florida Departm

ent of Transportation.

Why is a designation im

portant? A Florida Scenic Highw

ay designation w

ill provide the comm

on bond that will link all of C

R

30-A’s com

munities, public lands, resources, businesses, and

cultural interests to a shared corridor vision. It will also elevate

the status of the corridor, increasing the potential for grant funding.

The Scenic 30-A Corridor Advocacy G

roup (CAG

) has accom

plished much tow

ard its goal for designation, but much is

yet to be done. More com

munity involvem

ent is needed to move

this effort forward to gain the designation of a Florida Scenic

Highw

ay. Volunteers are needed for input concerning topics such as: a corridor vision, goals, and protection techniques, as w

ell as specific concerns such as transportation, signage, parking, bicycle/pedestrian paths, w

aste removal, lighting and

funding issues.

County R

oad 30-A is a unique corridor with versatile character --

a collection of old (Grayton B

each) and new (R

osemary B

each) and everything in betw

een. Because of its rich resources, S

cenic 30-A is a valued place for residents and visitors alike. From

one end to the other, the corridor is a favorite for recreation, shopping, sightseeing, and festivals. It is and w

ill continue to be both developed (structures) and undeveloped (state forests), diverse in property values and diverse in its inhabitants.

Help us to preserve the character of the S

cenic 30-A corridor by

Scenic 30-A C

orridor Advocacy G

roup Announces

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munity M

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providing your input at this comm

unity meeting w

here your efforts w

ill go a long way tow

ard accomplishing the goal of achieving a

Florida Scenic H

ighway designation. S

o remem

ber to mark your

calendar for Thursday, June 30th at 5:30 pm at the W

alton C

ounty Tourist Developm

ent Council at the intersection of U

S 98 and 331 and becom

e part of a very worthy endeavor.

Contact: C

laire Bannerm

anC

orridor Advocacy Group C

oordinatorB

annerwom

an@m

chsi.com850-622-3059

This effort is fully funded by grants and is based on approval by C

ounty Com

mission R

esolution # 02-60 adopted Decem

ber 10, 2002.

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Corridor A

dvocacy Group M

eeting April 20, 2006 5:00 – 6:00 Tourist D

evelopment C

enter

CA

G m

embers present: C

indy Meadow

s, Claire Bannerm

an, Vicki Kitahara, Cliff

Knauer, Jim Bagby, JoAnn M

cAlister, Steve Rappaport, Bill C

unningham,

Visitors present: Dottie N

ist, William

and Cheryl Freeze, and Phil Frances

Claire Bannerm

an opened the Visioning meeting by describing the process of obtaining

30A Scenic Highw

ay Designation and w

hat the FDO

T requires in order to designate a stretch of road as a Scenic H

ighway. She displayed the FD

OT chart and the Big Bend

Scenic Eligibility Application as examples of w

hat the process entails and emphasized

that there are “no shortcuts” to the designation process. Our efforts to designate 30A as

a Scenic Highw

ay are being supported by both the FDO

T and the State Parks.

Claire described each segm

ent of 30A and the north/south connector roads included in the Letter of Intent. This includes all of C

R30 A from

Hw

y 98 west 18 m

iles east to Hw

y 98 east and county roads 83, 283 and 395. Surveys for each segm

ent were available at

the meeting and are available through C

omm

issioner Meadow

s office for anyone w

ishing to participate in evaluating these roads.

Audience mem

bers offered their visions of 30A in twenty years. They include the

following:

Underground utilities

Com

mon signage

Directional m

arkers C

onsistent public garbage receptacles C

onsistent rental signs C

onsistent landscaping C

onsistent landscaping for gas stations Low

level solar lighting M

ile markers

Parking managem

ent D

esignated golf cart areas Interconnecting golf cart paths betw

een comm

unities Public transportation C

onsistent speed limit

Round a Bouts

Information kiosks, incl: W

ater ftns, maps, dog w

ater stations C

onsistent maintenance funding

Adopt a highway

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m

.

CA

Public Meeting

August 1, 2006

CA

mem

bers attending: Com

missioner C

indy Meadow

s, Claire Banne rm

an, Vicki Kitahara, Cliff

Knauer and JoAnn McC

alister.

uests attending: Rory C

assedy, Linda Hendrickson, Ella C

aro, Carole Siebert, R

ichard Fow

lkes, eri Buckheit, D

ave Sell, Anita Page, and Rob Stainback.

Claire Bannerm

an opened the meeting at 5:00 p.m

. at the TDC

describing the Corridor Advocacy

roup process for State Scenic Highw

ay designation of county road 30A, saying there are “no

shortcuts”. The application process must strictly adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Florida

Departm

ent of Transportation which are detailed and tim

e consuming. After Scenic H

ighway

designation is received the Corridor Advocacy

roup will becom

e the Corridor M

anagement

Entity which w

ill then manage the new

Scenic Highw

ay and apply for grants to maintain and

enhance it.

One of the forem

ost concerns along 30A and the fee der roads is the trem

endous amount of

garbage from rentals during peak tourist season and the visual clutter it creates. R

educing the am

ount of visible garbage is one of the CA

S top priorities.

In order to address the waste disposal issue along 30

A and help find solutions, Claire introduced

Rory C

asse dy

overnmental Affairs M

anager with W

aste Managem

ent who discussed w

aste solutions for W

alton County and specifically 30

A. Rory explained that W

aste Managem

ent is seeking a suitable location for a transfer station in South W

alton County in order to stream

line services and increase efficiency. C

urrently all garbage must be hauled to a transfer station north

of DeFuniak Springs w

hich is time consum

ing and expensive. The garbage is then loaded onto sem

i trucks that haul it to the Springhill Landfill near Marianna, Florida.

A 99 gallon garbage can, on display at the meeting, w

ould be given to all residents in the future after the insta llation of autom

ated trucks, several years away

. According to Rory, these trucks

help reduce injuries, thereby reducing workm

ans com

p claims and ultim

ately saving the county m

oney. These larger, heavy duty cans are extremely durable and w

ill hold about the same

amount of garbage as three sm

aller cans.

Local residents expressed their desire for curbside recycling but according to Rory this w

ill not be co st effective until a transfer station can be built in South W

alton. Recycling is currently done by

prisoners who sort through household garbage at the old transfer station. W

ith the cost of gas and the distance the trucks m

ust travel, adding curbside recycling trucks would be cost

prohibitive. There are however, com

munity recycling containers located at various locations

around Walton C

ounty, which the county is responsible for dum

ping. Com

plaints were voiced

about these needing to be emptied m

ore often.

Carol Seibert w

ith arrett R

ealty requested Saturday collection for rentals along 30A during peak

sea son which R

ory felt would be feasible for 200

. Com

missioner M

eadows and C

arol Seibert suggested requiring trash com

pactors for new construction as a w

ay to reduce the amount of

garbage along the corridor. Com

missioner M

eadows w

ould like to see the 99 gallon cans installed as soon as possible in South W

alton.

Rory feels w

e are several years away from

instituting these ch anges but he and Waste

Managem

ent are comm

itted to helping us find solutions to garbage issues in South Walton.

Claire and the C

A thanked R

ory for his presentation and meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m

.

Anyone with questions, com

ments, or suggestions concerni ng garbage or recycling, m

ay contact Vicki Kitahara at 622

3059 at Com

missioner M

eadows office.

Appendix DThe Plan

D

231

30-A Scenic C

orridor Funding Docum

entation •

Federal Level Funding Opportunities

N

ational Scenic Byways

rant �

State Scenic H

ighways C

oordinator, FDO

T, 605 Suwannee St, M

S 3,

Tallahassee, FL 323990

50, 850.10.589

, ww

w.byw

ays.org�

Transportation Enhancem

ent Funds �

Transportation Enhancem

ent Coordinator, FD

OT, 605 Suw

annee St, MS 3

, Tallahassee, FL 32399

050, 850.

10.589

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Rivers, Trails and C

onservation Assistance �

R

ivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance, N

ational Park Service, Atlanta Federal C

enter, 100 Alabama St SW

, Building 192, 5

th Floor, Atlanta, A

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ww

.nps.gov/rtca�

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ational Science Foundation �

D

r. erald Selzer, N

SF, ww

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e/rprograms/start.htm

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Farmland Protection Program

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U

S Departm

ent of Agriculture, Natural R

esource Conservation Service, 261

NW

3

rd St, ainesville, FL 32606, 352.338.9509, w

ww

.fl.nrcs.usda.gov�

D

iscretionary Bridge Program

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National C

orridor Panning and Developm

ent Program and C

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eployment Incentives Program

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omm

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ent Program

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Interstate Maintenance D

iscretionary Program

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Public Lands Highw

ay Discretionary Program

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Transportation and C

omm

unity and System Preservation TSC

P Pilot Program

�

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redit Assistance or Surface Transportation Projects �

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ational Fish and Wildlife Foundation

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US D

epartment of H

ousing and Urban D

evelopment. State C

omm

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rant Program. w

ww

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epartment of Agriculture. The C

onservation Reserve Program

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ational Program.

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w.fhw

a.dot.gov/environmentalrectrail.htm

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ational Parks Service. ww

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uman Services. H

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AA Coastal Services C

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etlands Conservation

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ighway Beautification C

ouncil rant Program

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Staff C

oordinator, FDO


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ighway C

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epartment of Agriculture and C

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ivision of Forestry, R

ural Developm

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rants �

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istoric Preservation, Florida D

epartment of State, R

. A. ray Bldg., 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL

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istoric Museum

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rants Manager, M

useum of Florida H

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ent of State, R. A.

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Florida reenw

ays Trails Acquistion program

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O

ffice of reenw

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, Florida Departm

ent of Environmental

Protection. 3900 Com

monw

ealth Boulevard, MS

95, Tallahassee, FL 323993000. 850

25

2052. http://ww

w.Florida

reenwaysAndTrails.com

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Historic Special C

ategories rants

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rants and Education Section, Bureau of Historic Preservation, Florida

Departm

ent of State, R. A.

ray Bldg., 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399

0250, 850.25.6333, http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/bhp/grants

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Cultural

rants Program

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Bureau of rants Services, D

ivision of Cultural Affairs, D

epartment of State, The

Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399

0250, 850.08

.2980, ww

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Coastal M

anagement

rants Program

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rants Manager, Florida C

oastal Managem

ent Program, Florida D

epartment of

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munity Affairs, Bureau of C

omm

unity Developm

ent, 2555 Shumard O

ak Blvd, Ste. 320, Tallahassee, FL 32399

2100, 850.922.538, w

ww

.dca.state.fl.us�

Florida M

ain Street Program

�

Florida Main Street C

oordinator, Division of H

istorical Resources, Florida

Departm

ent of State, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, 323990250,

850.8

.2333, ww

w.flheritage.com

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Florida Small C

ities Com

munity D

evelopment Block

rant – Neighborhood R

evitalization �

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unity Developm

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ent of Com

munity Affairs, Bureau of C

omm

unity Developm

ent, 2555 Shum

ard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399

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evelopment, Block

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epartment of C

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munity D

evelopment, 2555

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, w

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Florida Com

munities Trust Land Acquisition

rants, Loans and Matching

rants �

Executive D

irector, Florida Com

munities Trust, Florida D

epartment of C

omm

unity Affairs, 2555 Shum

ard Oak Boulevard, Suite 310, Tallahassee, FL 32399

2100, 850.922.220

, ww

w.dca.state.fl.us/ffct/

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Florida Recreation and D

evelopment Assistance

rant Program

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Land and Water C

onservation Trust Fund �

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ecovery Program

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Florida Arts rant and Special C

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rban C

omm

unity Forestry rant Program

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dof.com/conservation/urban/urbangrantprogram

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Rural D

evelopment Program

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w.fldof.com

/help/rural/index.html

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Coastal Protection R

estoration Program

�

Division of R

ecreation and Parks, Florida Departm

ent of Environmental

Protection, 350 Thom

asville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308, 850.

88.3539, w

ww

.dep.state.fl.us/parks�

Section 319 N

onpoint Source Managem

ent Implem

entation Storm W

ater Managem

ent �

N

onpoint Source Managem

ent and, Water

uality Standards Section, Florida D

epartment of Environm

ental Protection, 2600 Blairstone Road, M

S 350,

Tallahassee, FL 323992

00, 850.88.3605,

ww

w.dep.state.fl.us/w

ater/monitoring/index.htm

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reenways and R

ailsto

Trails Program

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Office of

reenways and Trails, Florida D


ental Protection, M

arjory Stoneman D

ouglas Building, 3900 Com

monw

ealth Boulevard, MS

95, Tallahassee, FL 32399

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01, ww

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Aquatic Preserves, N

ational Marine Sanctuaries and N

ational �

Estuarine R

esearch Reserves, O

ffice of Coastal and Aquatic M

anaged Areas, Florida D


ental Protection, Marjory Stonem

an Douglas

Building, 3900 Com

monw

ealth Boulevard, MS 235, Tallahassee, FL 32399

3000, 850.

88.356, w

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Technical Assistance For C

omm

unityBased O

rganizations �

Program

Supervisor, Enterprise Florida, Inc., 390 North O

range Avenue, Suite 1300, O

rlando, FL 32801, 0

.316.600, w

ww

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R

ural Job Tax Credit Program

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Executive O

ffice of the overnor, O

ffice of Tourism, Trade and Econom

ic D

evelopment, The C

apitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 323990001,

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rban Job Tax Credit Program

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ffice of the overnor, O

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ic D

evelopment, The C

apitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 323990001,

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ic Analysis �

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range Avenue, Suite 1300, O

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ww

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atch rant

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eritage Tourism

rant Program

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Florida Tourism Industry M

arketing Corporation, 661 E. Jefferson St, Suite 300,

Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850.88.560

x313, ww

w.flausa.com

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Land and Water C

onservation Fund �

D


ental Protection, Division of R

ecreation Parks, Bureau

of Design

Recreation Services, 3900 C

omm

onwealth Boulevard, M

S 585,

Tallahassee, Florida 323993000, 850.

88.896,

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cf.htm�

South Florida Ecosystem

Program

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The Florida Inland Navigation D

istrict, 131 M

arcinski Road, Jupiter, FL 33

998

561.62.3386, w

ww

.aicw.org

�

Florida Scenic Highw

ay Program

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Florida Departm

ent of Environmental Protection. Florida Forever Program

. w

ww

.dep.state.fl.us/lands/carlff/ and Beach Erosion C

ontrol Program

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w.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/program

s/bcherosn.htm and 319

rant Program

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w.dep.state.fl.us/w

ater/nonpoint/319h.htm and C

lean Marina Program

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ww

.dep.state.fl.us/law/grants/cm

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D

EP, Bureau of invasive plants. Exotic removal.

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w.dep.state.fl.us/land/invaspec/2ndlevpgs/U

plandsplntman/htm

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Recreational Trails Program

Florida Office of

reenways and Trails. R

ecreational Trails Program

. ww

w.Florida

reenwaysAndTrails.com

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Fl DEP, Bureau of D

esign and Recreational Services. w

ww

.dep.state.fl.us/park/bdrs�

FL D

OAC

S, Division of Forestry. w

ww

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ecreation/OH

V/rant0

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Florida Fish and Wildlife C

onservation Com

mission. Florida Boating Im

provement

Program. m

yfwc.com

/boating/grants/fbip.htm

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The Florida Wildflow

er Advisory Council w

ww

.floridawildflow

ercouncil.org

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rganizations �

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orton. Sustainable Forrestry Focus..ww

w.lairdnorton.com

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The Am

erican Legion. Child W

elfare Organization. w

ww

.legion.org/cwf.htm

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Rockefeller Fam

ily Fund. Environment w

ww

.rfffund.org�

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und Foundation. Environmental program

ww

w.gundfdn.org

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The Ittleson Foundation. Environmental aw

areness and activism

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w.ittlesonfoundation.org

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Pew C

haritable Trust. Advancing policy solutions environment, inform

ing the public , Supporting civic life. w

ww

.pewtrust.com

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Turner Foundation. By invitation only grants: Safeguard habitats

rowing the

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ent Creating Solutions for Sustainable Living

Healthy Planet, H

ealth C

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uniites. ww

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Barnes and Noble. Affiliates Program

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Florida Departm

ent of State. Historical R

esources rant Program

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w.dos.state.fl.us

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Eastman Kodak C

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erica reenw

ays Program.

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w.conservationfund.org

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Bikes Belong Coalition. Bicycle Safety. w

ww

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N

ational Endowm

ent for the Arts. Challenge Am

erica Fast Track rants. w

ww

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D

avid and Lucille Packard Foundation. Conservation and Science. w

ww

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harles Stewart M

ott. Environment. w

ww

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Nathan C

umm

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ental Protection Agency. Environmental Education

rants Program.

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Patagonia. Environmental

rants Program. w

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rban/Suburban Land Use.

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uman and N

atural Systems. Energy. w

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R

obert Wood Johnson Foundation. Trails

through their preventing childhood obesity objective. w

ww

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Agency for Healthcare R

esearch and uality. Sm

all conference grant program.

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w.health.gov/healthypeople

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ESRI C

onservation Program. O

ngoing

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for nonprofit

conservation and environmental organizations. w

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unn Foundation. ViewFinders Too. w

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Am

erican Hiking Society. N

ational Trails Endowm

ent. ww

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ericanhiking.org�

Environm

ental Support Center. Leadership and Enhanced Assistance Program

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tility Co., Inc.

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63 South Centre Trail

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6509330 w

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oastal Heritage Preservation Foundation, Inc. P.O

. Box 2111 Santa Rosa

Beach, FL 3259

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Seaside Com

munity Foundation 850

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alton Com

munity C

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el Club, Inc.

Patrick Reily

PO Box 1

28 Santa R

osa Beach

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ounty Taxpayers Association PO

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iceville Fl

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osa Beach, FL

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. Scenic 30A Santa Rosa

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osa Beach, FL 3259

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osa Beach, FL 32

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5200 W. Scenic 30A

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3259

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une Allen 5200 W

. Scenic 30A Santa

Rosa Beach FL 32

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ther Funding Opportunities

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FDO

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Local Funding

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Fundraising and Sponsorships �

Special Legislative Funding D

on aetz, Florida Senate

Durell Peaden, Jr., Florida Senate

Don Brow

n, Florida House of R

epresentatives Allen Boyd, U

S House of R

epresentatives M

el Martinez, U

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elson, US Senate

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National Association of R

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rants �

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ational Association of Counties N

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rants �

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Florida League of C

ities Financing and Technical Assistance for Florida M

unicipalities199

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Florida League of C

ities, Post Office Box 1

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, 5305

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ities 530

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Bus and Bus Facilities 5309, 5318

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ational Fuel Cell Technology D

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305

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ational Endowm

ent for the Arts

Florida Division of C

ultural Affairs

The Arts Council of N

orthwest Florida

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ultural Arts Association of Walton C

ounty

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ation for Additional Funding Opportunities

The C

atalog of Federal Dom

estic Assistance CFD

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ww

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ural Funders Collaborative

Forum

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rantmakers

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ww

.grants.gov

The Federal Register

The Foundation C

enter, ww

w.foundationcenter.org

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ov for Nonprofits, w

ww

.nonprofit.gov

Catalog of State Financial Assistance, apps.fldfs.com

/fsaa/catalog.aspx

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plete uide to Florida Foundations, w

ww

.floridafunding.com

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w.floridafunding.com

roups that have 501c

3 notforprofit status are eligible for m

any grants that are not necessarily in the scope of the Scenic Byw

ay, itself. Also, usually nonprofits are not liable for property tax. There are often

many grants hiding in the sam

e department, and groups m

ay be eligible to apply for more than one each

year. Likewise, they m

ay be able to apply for the same grant m

ultiple times w

ith different projects. Also, som

e are repeatable /or renew

able.

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