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5. C.

Planning Board-Regular

Meeting Date:	07/01/2013
Issue: Review of Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment CPA-2013-02
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment CPA-2013-02

That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Comprehensive Plan Article amending Chapter 7, Future Land Use, Policy FLU 1.1.12, "Family Conveyance Exception".

BACKGROUND:

It is the intent of the Comprehensive Plan to allow the Family Conveyance exception through the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC) provision which allows property owners to convey parcels of property to family members as determined by the LDC.

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 Alison Rogers, 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