Agenda

Back to Calendar Return

Growth Management Report 19. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	07/11/2013
Issue: 5:47 p.m - A Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance - Article 6, Zoning District, To Allow Parks & Recreational Facilities in Agricultural Zoning
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 6, To Allow Parks & Recreational Facilities in Agricultural Zoning

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 6, Zoning Districts to allow Parks & Recreational Facilities in Agricultural Zoning.

This hearing serves as the second of two required public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as set forth in Section 2.08.04 (b) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).

BACKGROUND:

While public parks and recreational facilities are a permitted or Conditional Use for most zoning districts in the county, there is no provision to allow them in Agricultural zoning. This is in conflict with Chapter 13 of the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan 2030 which promotes, "adequate recreational opportunities for the citizens of Escambia County through the provision of a comprehensive system of public and private park facilities". Staff is seeking to add public parks and recreation facilities as an allowed use in the Agricultural zoning district.

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 with Legal Sign Off
Clean Ordinance