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6. D.

Planning Board-Regular

Meeting Date:	02/07/2017
Issue: A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Article 3, Section 3-3.7, Scenic Highway Overlay
From:	Horace Jones
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Article 3, Section 3-3.7, Scenic Highway Overlay

That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3 Article 3 Overlay Districts, Section 3-3.7 "Scenic Highway Overlay," to refine the list of structures that must meet the minimum 50' setback from the Scenic Highway right-of-way.

BACKGROUND:

The BCC directed staff to amend provisions of the Scenic Highway Overlay to expand the list of structure types that must meet the 50' minimum setback from the Scenic Highway right-of-way. The Scenic Highway Overlay is intended to protect the unique scenic vista and environmental resources of the Scenic Highway corridor and adjacent Escambia Bay.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Ordinance.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The attached Ordinance has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Meredith D. Crawford, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Board’s goal “to increase citizen involvement in, access to, and approval of, County government activities.”

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

This Ordinance, amending the LDC, will be filed with the Department of State following adoption by the board.

Implementation of this Ordinance will consist of an amendment to the LDC and distribution of a copy of the adopted Ordinance to interested citizens and staff.

The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Development Services Department, in cooperation with the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Draft Ordinance