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12. 3.
BCC Regular Meeting
Public Hearing  
Meeting Date:
04/09/2015
Issue:
5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Subdivision Regulations, Procedures, and Submissions Requirements
From:
Horace Jones
Department:
Development Services
RECOMMENDATION:
5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Articles 4 and 6 of the Land Development Code
That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 4, Subdivisions and Site Plans, amending Section 4.02.00 Subdivision Regulations; and Article 6, Section 6.04.00 Zoning Districts, creating a new Section 6.04.20 relating to the cessation of recreational amenities in residential subdivisions.
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 March 3, 2015, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended to remove Section 6.04.21 from the ordinance and forward to the BCC for review.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners directed staff to produce an ordinance that allows for predictability for residential developments and help protect investment expectations of home buyers and infrastructure planning. Also to ensure the integrity of residential subdivisions in Escambia County.
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
Legal Guidance
Draft Ordinance 1B
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