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4. A.

Planning Board-Regular

Meeting Date:	05/06/2014
Issue: LDC Ordinance Article 13.11.00, "Swimming Pools"
From:	Paolo Ghio
Department:	Santa Rosa Island Authority

RECOMMENDATION:

A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article13.11.00

That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article13.11.00, "Swimming Pools".

The Santa Rosa Island Authority Board has reviewed the Ordinance at their July 10, 2013 meeting and has recommended it to the Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners for review and adoption.

BACKGROUND:

The Santa Rosa Island Authority Board approved amending Article 13, Section 13.11.00.A. of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances and add language to require only the approval of the Santa Rosa Island Authority Board for a variance or encroachment into the setbacks for a swimming pool on Pensacola Beach.

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 Ryan Ross, 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 Santa Rosa Island Authority, Development Services Department, the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Santa Rosa Island Authority will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Draft Ordinance 1B