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6. A.

Planning Board-Regular

Meeting Date:	08/04/2020
Issue: A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending LDC Chapter 4 Regarding Recreational Vehicles
From:	HORACE JONES
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending LDC Chapter 4 Regarding Recreational Vehicles

That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC), Chapter 4, to expand the use of recreational vehicles as living quarters, establish related use standards, and modify related provisions.

BACKGROUND:

Although recreational vehicles are not dwelling units, they can provide useful temporary living quarters beyond their primary recreational, camping, and travel uses. However, any such use of recreational vehicles outside of duly licensed campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks, or mobile home parks requires land use standards to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

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 Kia M. Johnson, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommendations or legal sufficiency comments made in that review are also attached herein.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Amendment of the LDC requires public hearing review and recommendation by the Board prior to action by the BCC. 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 staff and interested citizens.

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