LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 20-21: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES AND PROMOTING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt the Proposed Ordinance No. 20-21 on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XII OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 12-3-43 BAYOU TEXAR SHORELINE PROTECTION DISTRICT; SECTION 12-4-3 PARKING LOTS; SECTION 12-8-4 EXEMPTIONS; SECTION 12-8-6 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; AND SECTION 12-8-18 ILLICIT DISCHARGE EXEMPTIONS; TO PROVIDE FURTHER PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES AND PROMOTE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Public
SUMMARY:
Many sections of the City’s Land Development Code were drafted a number of years ago and have not been updated. Over time, various items have come to light that need updating or modification. These proposed revisions to the City of Pensacola’s Land Development Code (LDC) have a twofold goal. First, they codify language for items which have been enforced for quite some time without actually being included in the LDC. This results in a vast improvement to the clarity and efficiency of the engineering review process. Second, this new language provides a commonsense approach to the permitting of developments which have a negligible impact to the City’s stormwater quality or quantity. These changes maintain the City’s focus on ensuring the well-being of our prized water bodies, wetlands, and smaller water bodies that feed them while aligning us more closely with the Statewide stormwater rules.
PRIOR ACTION:
May 27, 2021 - City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 20-21 on first reading.
February 9, 2021- Planning Board - Proposed Land Development Code Amendments.
August 11, 2020 - Planning Board - Proposed Land Development Code Amendments.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
5/10/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Kerrith Fiddler, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
David Forte, Interim Director - Public Works & Facilities Department &
Capital Improvements Projects Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 20-21
2) February 9, 2021 Planning Board Item - Proposed Amendments to the Land Development Code
3) February 9, 2021 Planning Board Minutes
4) August 11, 2020 Planning Board Item - Proposed Amendments to the Land Development Code
5) August 11, 2020 Planning Board Minutes
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