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Growth Management Report 11. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	05/04/2017
Issue: 5:50 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending, Chapter 3, Section 3-3.7, Scenic Highway Overlay
From:	Horace Jones
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:50 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending, Chapter 3, Section 3-3.7, Scenic Highway Overlay

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3, Article 3, Overlay Districts, Section 3-3.7, Scenic Highway Overlay, refining the setback for structures.

BACKGROUND:

The Scenic Highway Overlay District was adopted in 1999 (Ord. 99-12) and has served to protect the unique scenic vista along the Scenic Highway corridor. Staff has been directed to review and modify this LDC section as needed to address concerns that have arisen since that time. This proposed change will strengthen the protections in place by refining the setback for structures along the right-of-way.

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 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
Clean Ordinance