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Growth Management Report 12. 5.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	11/05/2015
Issue: 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an LDC Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Zoning Regulations
From:	Horace Jones
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Section 3-2.5

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3-2.5, Low Density Residential District (LDR), to remove reference to one acre minimum lot size for new subdivisions in V-1 zoning prior to the adoption of the Land Development Code.

At the October 6, 2015, Planning Board Meeting, the Board members recommended approval of this Ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

On August 20, 2015, the BCC adopted an Ordinance creating a minimum lot size of one acre for parcels zoned V-1. The BCC feels this could create adverse impacts on economic development within 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 Kerra Smith, 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:

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 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
Clean Ordinance