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Growth Management Report 12. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	12/08/2011
Issue: 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance-Board of County Commissioners Review and Action of Rezonings
From:	Allyson Cain
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an LDC Ordinance - Board of County Commissioners Review and Action of Rezonings

That the Board does not adopt an Ordinance amending Part III of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC), as amended, amending Article 2, Section 2.08.02.E, "Board of County Commissioners; review and action on rezonings."

The Planning Board reviewed the Ordinance at the November 7, 2011, meeting and declined recommending the Ordinance for approval to the BCC.

BACKGROUND:

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) directed staff to clarify when the Board can modify the recommendation of the Planning Board to a more intensive zoning designation. At the November 7, 2011 Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended denial of the proposed Ordinance. The Board recommended not to take action and that the existing ordinance should remain as it is currently written.

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 Stephen West, 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 Development Services Department, the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Legal Review and Ordinance