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Growth Management Report 12. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	10/03/2013
Issue: 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LDC Article 12 - Coastal Management
From:	Horace Jones
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 12.01.00

That the Board review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 12, to remove the Shoreline Protection Zone 1 designation along Santa Rosa Sound on Pensacola Beach.

BACKGROUND:

This Ordinance is to amend Article 12, Section 12.01.00., to remove the Shoreline Protection Zone 1 designation along Santa Rosa Sound on Pensacola Beach. The 50 foot setback from Santa Rosa Sound required by the Shoreline Protection Zone 1 regulation has not been uniformly applied to development activities on Pensacola Beach. An underlying 30 foot setback from Santa Rosa Sound is also in effect and consistent with other coastline setbacks within Escambia County.

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 Stephen West, 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:

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

Attachments
Draft Ordinance
Ordinance Clean Copy