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5. E.

Planning Board-Regular

Meeting Date:	07/01/2013
Issue: Review of LDC Ordinance, Article 7, Marina Siting
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 7, Marina Siting

That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 7, Marina Siting.

BACKGROUND:

In Escambia County there are many platted subdivisions that dedicate waterfront right-of-way to the public and in many instances the County has not accepted these dedications. Upland property owners often desire to build docks, piers and similar structures on or across the area dedicated to the public. If certain factors are considered, the Board of County Commissioners could allow permits for such structures that would accommodate both the public’s interests and the upland property owner’s interests.

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 by the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Draft Ordinance