The City shall protect, conserve, or enhance the two remaining coastal Wetlands, living marine resources, coastal barriers, and wildlife habitat. The measurement of this objective is the extent to which these resources are protected, conserved or enhanced and the degree to which the following Policies are implemented.

Policy CM-1.1:

The City shall develop guidelines to protect, conserve, and, where possible, seek restoration of the vital areas of the coastal zone, including, as appropriate, Wetlands, water quality, water quantity, wildlife habitat, living marine resources (such as manatees), and beach and dune systems.

Policy CM-1.2:

The City shall provide for development which is consistent with resource tolerance, carrying capacity and the ability of the City to efficiently provide and maintain necessary services as set out in other Elements.

Policy CM-1.3:

The City shall continue to work with County, State and Federal governments in maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of the overall quality of the coastal environment, including but not limited to, its amenities and aesthetic values.

Policy CM-1.4:

The City shall work with County, State and Federal governments in the orderly and balanced utilization and preservation, consistent with sound conservation principles, of all living and non-living coastal zone resources.

Policy CM-1.5:

The City shall identify and implement methods of avoiding irreversible and irretrievable commitments of coastal zone resources.

Policy CM-1.6:

In cooperation with state and federal regulatory agencies and private developers, the City shall monitor development in those areas with overriding environmental limitations to development.

Policy CM-1.7:

The City shall make sure that it has an effective ordinance for the control of noxious exotic plants in the coastal zone, including the following noxious species:

Causarina cunninghamians (Beefwood)

Causarina glauca (Scaley-bark Beefwood)

Causarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine)

Dioscorea bulbifera (Devil's Potato)

Melaleuca quinquenervis (Punk Tree or Cajeput)

Rincinus communis (Castor Bean)

Sansevieria hyuacinthoides (African Bowstring)

Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper)