City of Indian Rocks Beach

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Waste Generated:24,272 Tons (66.5 Tons per day) in 2005

Completed drainage projects to improve stormwater management
Implemented water conservation measures
Enforced regulations to protect wetlands and native vegetation
Consistently applied regulations that protect coastal resources from further destruction

Maintained intergovernmental relations with various entities
Provided information and technical assistance to the private sector to maintain a production capacity sufficient to meet the housing needs
Supported efforts that facilitate coordination of planning between the City and the School Board for the location and development of public educational facilities
Assisted property owners in the identification, preservation, and protection of historical, archeologically, and architecturally significant sites

Complied with all budget preparation and financial reporting requirements
Implemented procedures to deal with the appeal process as outlined in the Bert J. Harris, Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act and the Environmental Dispute Resolution Act
Participated in the countywide planning process through representation on and coordination with the Pinellas Planning Council

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

Short-term Goals:

Maintain adopted levels of service for public facilities
Continue to reduce solid waste generation rate through increased recycling participation

Limited amount of vacant land for future development
Extensive urbanization impacting natural drainage patterns and leading to flooding
Vulnerability to tropical storms and hurricanes
Maintaining water quality in surrounding waters due to pollution from stormwater runoff and wastewater discharges