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Growth Management Report 12. 3.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Public Hearing |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, General Development Standards and DSM Chapter 1, Engineering, of the Escambia County Land Development Code
That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt, an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC), Chapter 5, General Development Standards, to modify standards for subdivision design and maintenance, stormwater management systems, minimum design standards for streets and access, traffic control, and parking and loading, and Design Standards Manual (DSM) Chapter 1, Engineering, concerning design standards for stormwater ponds and impounds, transportation, and parking; establishing Section 1-1.4 in the Manual concerning standards for pond slopes, fencing and maintenance access.
At the April 5, 2016, Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended approval with changes. |
| BACKGROUND: |
| On April 16, 2015, the BCC repealed and replaced the LDC. The Design Standards Manual (DSM) is located within the LDC and includes technical and environmental design standards. A seven member Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets to review proposed changes to the manual and make recommendations to the BCC. |
| 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 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. |
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