LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jared Moore
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 12-12-4; VACATION OF STREETS, ALLEYS.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 01-19 on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-12-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, VACATION OF STREETS, ALLEYS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
At their September 13, 2018 City Council Meeting, City Council sent to the Planning Board for review and recommendation a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code Section 12-12-4 - Vacation Streets, Alleys.
Within this proposed amendment is included language which states:
When a request for vacation of a right of way adjacent to a street or alley is made, the vacation shall be limited to a minimum of no less than 10’ from the existing back-of-curb. In no case shall a right of way vacation result in a lesser level of accessibility to the public, Any existing sidewalk on a right of way must be maintained or rebuilt by an owner granted such a vacation in order to preserve ADA accessibility to the public.
Also included is cleanup language bringing the Code up to date with current City staffing and departments.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 13, 2018 - City Council referred to Planning Board
October 23, 2018 - Planning Board met and approved with recommendations
January 17, 2019 - City Council held public hearing and approved revised Ordinance No. 01-19 on first reading
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 01-19
2) Planning Board Minutes 10-23-18
PRESENTATION: No