Description: This dataset contains points representing Bald Eagle Nest locations. This data exists as an aid in the protection of habitat zones around known Bald Eagle’s Nests in St. Johns County as required by Section 4.01.10 of the Land Development Code. The intent of Section 4.01.10 of the County Land Development Code is to maintain and/or improve the environmental conditions that are required for the survival and well-being of the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in St. Johns County by minimizing potential detrimental impacts on Bald Eagles particularly during the nesting season defined as October 1 to May 15. This section provides Management Zones with prohibitions and standards for the protection of the Bald Eagle in St. Johns County. Limitations of activities that are allowed in the Management Zones around Bald Eagle nest trees are to minimize the adverse effects on Bald Eagles. Primary Zone: This is the most critical area and must be maintained to promote acceptable conditions for Bald Eagles. The Primary Zone shall be an undisturbed area extending in a minimum radius seven hundred fifty (750) feet outward from the nest tree. Secondary Zone: Restrictions in this zone are needed to minimize disturbance that might compromise the integrity of the Primary Zone and to protect important areas outside the Primary Zone. The Secondary Zone shall be an area extending outward from the boundary of the Primary Zone a minimum distance of seven hundred fifty (750) feet. Both the Primary and Secondary Zones are displayed from each Nest Point. This data is managed as an element in reviews of proposed development project applications received by the County to determine appropriate development options and constraints.
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Copyright Text: Data content is created and/or maintained by the St. Johns County GIS Division and St. Johns County Growth Management.