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Home My Public Portal AboutCity of Tybee Island Master Plan Short Term Work Program.pdf S H O R T T E R M W O R K P R O G R A M Tybee Island Comprehensive Plan// 2016 // 1 Community Short Term Work Program Project Description Year Begin Year End Responsible Party Cost Est. / Source LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS Review and update the Land Development Code in accordance with the Vision of this plan 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Enforce existing height restrictions 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Review and revise the current zoning ordinance as necessary to ensure development compatibility with existing neighborhoods 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Allow upstairs residential in commercial areas when commercial is the main use 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Discourage downzoning in commercial areas 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Increase minimum required square footage for duplex or multi-family construction in R-2 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Continue development of comprehensive GIS database for the City 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund COMMUNITY PRESERVATION Review and assess the current historic preservation ordinance and update as needed 2017 Ongoing City / Hist. Pres. Committee Staff time/ Gen. Fund Develop an education packet to be distributed to visitors about the available activities/services/resources, as well as information regarding protection of natural resources and work with various agencies/rental companies on distribution 2017 2018 City/Tourism Council $25,000/ Gen. Fund; H/M Tax Explore the feasibility of establishing incentives for restoration projects 2017 Ongoing City / Hist. Pres. Committee Staff time/ Gen. Fund Develop a program to buy and remove grandfathered billboards in the marsh 2018 Ongoing City/Tourism Council Gen. Fund/DNR Coordinate with appropriate agencies and historic preservation groups to identify funding for preservation projects 2017 Ongoing City/Hist. Pres. Committee Staff time/ Gen. Fund Adopt local historic district designations 2017 2017 City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Continue the economic development planning for the business district 2017 Ongoing City/Main Street Staff time/ Gen. Fund S H O R T T E R M W O R K P R O G R A M Tybee Island Comprehensive Plan// 2016 // 2 Project Description Year Begin Year End Responsible Party Cost Est. / Source COMMUNITY PRESERVATION (continued) Consider establishing architectural standards for historic structures 2017 Ongoing City/Hist. Pres. Committee Staff time/ Gen. Fund Protect the existing character of the island by limiting the mass, scale, density and height according to established ordinances 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Provide facilities and services needed by tourists and residents while lessening the impacts of tourism on permanent island residents 2017 Ongoing City/Tourism Council Staff time/ Gen. Fund Provide showers at dune crossovers if/when the deep well treatment facility is completed 2019 2021 City $100,000 Gen. Fund Incorporate the results of the carrying capacity study into regulations to ensure growth does not outpace resources and infrastructure 2019 Ongoing City Staff/City Council Staff time/ Gen. Fund Enforce existing rules through cart and beach patrols with possible surveillance video in problem areas 2019 Ongoing City Staff/City Council $50,000/ Gen. Fund Explore the feasibility of Transfer of Development Rights for the implementation of parking facilities in exchange for greenspace 2019 Ongoing City Staff/City Council/DCA Staff time/ Gen. Fund Continue to implement beautification/façade improvements in the business district through a revolving loan program 2017 Ongoing City/Main Street Staff time/$25,000/ Gen. Fund Review the Tree Ordinance and develop incentives to promote the retention of trees as opposed to removal and replacement 2018 Ongoing City/Main Street Staff time/$25,000/ Gen. Fund Actively enforce existing ordinance violations for short term rentals by warning for first offense and loss of license for second offense 2018 Ongoing City/City Council Staff time/ Gen. Fund Consider annexation of McQueen's Island from Lazaretto creek Bridge to the western terminus of the Bull River Bridge 2019 Ongoing City/City Council Staff time/ Gen. Fund Continue to support the Lighthouse Museum 2017 Ongoing City $25,000/yr Gen. Fund Continue to support and work with the Marine Science Center 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Continue to support the Tybee Post Theater 2017 Ongoing City $25,000/yr Gen. Fund Support continued planning and program development for the Rivers End Campground to attract off-season visitors 2017 Ongoing City $30,000 Gen. Fund/DNR S H O R T T E R M W O R K P R O G R A M Tybee Island Comprehensive Plan// 2016 // 3 Project Description Year Begin Year End Responsible Party Cost Est. / Source COMMUNITY PRESERVATION (continued) Continue to maintain/replace as necessary all public works equipment 2017 Ongoing City $100,000 Gen. Fund/SPLOST Develop a master plan for Memorial Park, including walking paths and shade trees 2019 2019 City/Tourism Council $75,000/ Gen. Fund SUSTAINABILITY Review results of the carrying capacity study and implement recommendations as feasible 2018 2021 City $1,000,000/Gen. Fund/DNR/SPLOST Work with agencies on preservation of beach and marshes 2017 Ongoing City $50,000/Gen. Fund/DNR Provide education for visitors on the fragile ecosystem and appropriate actions and activities 2017 Ongoing City/Tourism Council $25,000/Gen. Fund/DNR Continue water conservation efforts and assess needed upgrades to the system 2017 Ongoing City/Tourism Council $25,000/Gen. Fund/DNR Consider an island ban on outdoor watering (sprinkling, irrigation and drip lines) 2018 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Develop educational materials on water conservation techniques for visitors and residents 2017 Ongoing City/Tourism Council $15,000/Gen. Fund/DNR Develop a prioritized plan for implementing needed infrastructure improvements 2019 2020 City $50,000/Gen. Fund/DNR/DCA Fast track funding substructure for water/sewer plant upgrades and new facilities 2018 2020 City $1,000,000/Gen. Fund/DNR/DCA Continue to implement the NPDES Phase 1 MS4 Permit SWMP 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Complete a peer review of other island communities and the various approaches for conserving and managing water resources 2017 2018 City $45,000/Gen. Fund Continue to monitor drainage issues in dunes 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund/DNR Continue to update dune crossovers 2019 Ongoing City $100,000/ Gen. Fund/DNR Continue the upgrade of sewer collection system; improve efficiency, reduce stormwater intrusion and explore the feasibility of connecting existing septic systems users to the treatment facility 2017 Ongoing City S$3,000,000/ SPLOST Continue to seek funding and implement beach re- nourishment 2020 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund/DNR Continue to provide for the use of native plants/xeriscape through the development of landscaping guidelines 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund S H O R T T E R M W O R K P R O G R A M Tybee Island Comprehensive Plan// 2016 // 4 Project Description Year Begin Year End Responsible Party Cost Est. / Source SUSTAINABILITY (continued) Develop strategies focusing on the retention of small businesses 2018 2019 City/Main Street $30,000/ Gen. Fund Provide incentives and assistance to encourage new businesses to locate on Tybee 2017 Ongoing City/Main Street $40,000/ Gen. Fund Create policies to encourage off peak visitors 2018 2019 City/Main Street $30,000/ Gen. Fund Encourage small conventions to locate on the island during off-season 2018 2019 City/Main Street Staff time/ Gen. Fund Develop and adopt a Catastrophic Disaster Rebuild Plan for the Island 2019 2020 City $100,000/Gen. Fund/DCA/DNR If deep well tests are successful, construct water treatment facility for deep well water 2021 Ongoing City $2,225,000/ SPLOST Develop ordinance changes to encourage non-FEMA compliant homes to be lifted to become FEMA compliant 2019 2021 City $50,000/Gen. Fund/DCA/DNR Work with local, state and federal agencies to develop a plan for dealing with disasters 2020 2021 City/CEMA $100,000/Gen Fund/DCA HOUSING Encourage a variety of housing types with a range of costs 2017 Ongoing City $10,000/Gen. Fund Investigate the approaches of other communities and develop incentive programs for the provision of affordable housing appropriate for Tybee 2018 2019 City $30,000/Gen. Fund Allow for multi-use upstairs rentals in commercial areas that provide affordable year-round housing 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Investigate the feasibility of a rent subsidy program so critical city personnel (police, fire, etc.) can live on th e Island 2019 2021 City $30,000/Gen. Fund/DCA Review and assess the number of short-term rental properties and impacts on adjacent properties 2017 2018 City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Require licensing for vacation rentals and minimize adverse impacts on Island residents, including parking, noise, and numbers of tenants 2018 2019 City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Investigate the need to provide services and facilities for an older, retired population 2018 2019 City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Identify needed services that are lacking for year-round residents 2018 2019 City Staff time/ Gen. Fund TRANSPORTATION Work with the Coastal Region MPO and GDOT on planned and future improvements, including the exploration of alternative means of transportation on the Island as well as access to and from the Island 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund S H O R T T E R M W O R K P R O G R A M Tybee Island Comprehensive Plan// 2016 // 5 Project Description Year Begin Year End Responsible Party Cost Est. / Source TRANSPORTATION (continued) Document issues/events to substantiate funding requests 2018 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Establish active subcommittee of infrastructure committee to investigate funding opportunities for projects 2018 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund In coordination with GDOT, explore opportunities for round- abouts at intersections, including US 80/McKenzie, US 80/Estill Hammock Rd, and Butler/Tybrisa 2019 2020 City/GDOT $50,000/ Gen. Fund/GDOT Explore various funding opportunities, such as grant programs and the Transportation Alternatives Program to leverage local funding for implementation 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund / CORE MPO Continue to encourage bicycle connections to Tybee from Wilmington Island 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund/ CORE MPO Continue to develop multi-use paths and linkages throughout the City connecting greenspace, parks, cultural, and historic resources 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund/ CORE MPO Identify areas in need of pedestrian facilities or in need of upgrading existing pedestrian facilities and strategies to address the identified needs 2018 2019 City/CORE MPO $50,000/ Gen. Fund/GDOT/ CORE MPO Support the ongoing beautification/landscaping of Highway 80 2017 Ongoing City/GDOT Staff time/ Gen. Fund Educate residents and visitors about transportation related routes and ordinances 2017 Ongoing City/GDOT $10,000/ Gen. Fund Identify appropriate areas and types of additional parking facilities, specifically in the North Beach area 2017 Ongoing City $20,000/ Gen. Fund Explore the opportunity for a parking garage in coordination with Chatham County 2018 Ongoing City/ Chatham Co Staff time/ Gen. Fund Explore opportunities to incorporate mix of uses with potential additional parking 2018 Ongoing City/ Chatham Co Staff time/ Gen. Fund Consider the development of an additional parking lot in C-2 on city owned easement 2018 Ongoing City/ Chatham Co Staff time/ Gen. Fund Lessen parking requirements for new businesses to encourage commercial use of C-2 properties 2018 Ongoing City Staff time/ Gen. Fund Provide discounted parking decals for businesses for employees who do not live on Tybee 2018 Ongoing City $40,000/ Gen. Fund Develop a parking fee structure that maximizes income opportunities based on peak season and times. 2018 Ongoing City $40,000/ Gen. Fund Coordinate with local officials and agencies to provide assistance with seasonal traffic and to alleviate traffic impacts, especially on residential streets and particularly during events 2017 Ongoing City/ CORE MPO/ GDOT Staff time/Gen. Fund S H O R T T E R M W O R K P R O G R A M Tybee Island Comprehensive Plan// 2016 // 6 Project Description Year Begin Year End Responsible Party Cost Est. / Source GOVERNMENTAL/INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION Improve information dissemination through enhancements to the City website 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund Investigate opportunities to utilize social media and s mart phone apps for information sharing 2018 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund Develop programs for educating visitors and residents on littering 2018 Ongoing City $10,000/Gen. Fund Identify issues with trash removal and work to address those issues 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund Provide brightly painted trash cans on the beach between crossovers and explore the opportunity for trash can sponsorships 2018 2019 City $40,000/Gen. Fund Develop programs to reduce the amount of trash generated 2019 Ongoing City $15,000/ Gen. Fund Assess current enforcement practices and identify areas of needed improvement 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund Assess number of staff needed and identify any shortfalls 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund Identify areas where additional permanent public restrooms may be feasible 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund Provide portable restrooms at public beach crossovers in the summer 2018 Ongoing City $50,000/ Gen. Fund/DNR Develop and implement informational signage for visitors regarding amenities and their locations 2018 Ongoing City/Tourism Council $10,000/ Gen. Fund Utilize a broad spectrum of information dissemination, including traditional hard copy (mailers, newsletters) as well as technology based (website, social media) methods to reach all members of the community 2018 Ongoing City/Tourism Council $10,000/ Gen. Fund Coordinate with CEMA, Chatham County and other local regional planning agencies to implement Tybee Island's Hurricane Disaster Management Plan 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund Continue to work with Chatham County and Savannah economic development agencies 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund Continue to participate in regional transportation efforts 2017 Ongoing City Staff time/Gen. Fund