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Growth Management Report 16. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	12/11/2014
Issue: 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance Article 6, Material Recovery Facilities Ordinance
From:	Horace Jones
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 6.

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 6, Sections 6.05.16, 6.05.19 and 6.08.02.

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).

At the November 10, 2014 Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended approval of this Ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

On October 9, 2014, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners enacted an ordinance related to zoning categories for recycling facilities and other similar uses. The Board of County Commissioners desires to treat materials recovery facilities similarly to recycling facilities, therefore, this ordinance is intended to help avoid inconsistent land uses and to memorialize sound planning principles.

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 P. 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
Final Ordinance