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Growth Management Report 14. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	03/07/2019
Issue: 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending LDC, Chapters 2 and 4 Regarding Accessory Structures on Pensacola Beach
From:	HORACE JONES
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 2 and 4 Regarding Accessory Structures on Pensacola Beach

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC), Chapters 2 and 4, to clarify general variance provisions and the regulation of accessory structures, especially those on Pensacola Beach and as may be directed by the Santa Rosa Island Authority.

BACKGROUND:

The Santa Rosa Island Authority recognized that its established review responsibilities and practices regarding accessory structures on Pensacola Beach were only described by the LDC for residential uses, and not accurately described within either the code's variance provisions or its supplemental use regulations. In the resolution of these deficiencies, the general application of variances to eligible development standards is clarified and appropriate modifications are made to the supplemental use regulations that govern accessory uses and structures.

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 recommendations or legal sufficiency comments made in that review are attached herein.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Amendment of the LDC requires public hearing review and recommendation by the Board prior to action by the BCC. 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 BCC.

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

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
Clean Ordinance