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OCTOBER 2, 2018, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
55 SURD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
L SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor
October 2, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M.
II. OPENING CEREMONIES:
Invocation given by Father Jim Shevlin, Church of Our Saviour; Pledge of
Allegiance to be led by Mayor Watford.
III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member Wes Abney
Council Member Noel A. Chandler
Council Member Monica M. Clark
Council Member Gary Ritter
City Attorney John R. Cook
City Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins
Fire Chief Herb Smith
Police Chief Bob Peterson
Public Works Director David Allen
IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's
agenda.
G. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form
or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes
per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor.
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COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Mayor Watford called the October 2, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
In the absence of Father Shevlin, the invocation was offered by Council Member Chandler; the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Mayor Watford.
Deputy Clerk Jenkins called the roll:
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent (with consent)
Present
Absent (with consent)
Present
Present
Present
Present
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's
agenda. Presentations and Proclamations Item V.A. was withdrawn; New Business Item IX.B. was added. Mayor
Watford also noted corrections to the agenda, specifically adding the words "Vote on" to the beginning of Public
Hearing Items A.1.b. and 13.1.b, and New Business Item A.1.b.
Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda; there was none.
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AGENDA
V. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Present Police Records Clerk Jeanna Kovac with a 15-Year Longevity
Service Award,
VI. MINUTES - City Clerk
A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the September 18,
2018, Regular Meeting and Final Budget Public Hearing.
VII. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator
A. Motion to approve the August, 2018 Warrant Register:
General Fund..........................................................................$509,872.33
Capital Improvement Projects Fund ........................................$ 62,097.81
Public Facilities Improvement Fund ........................................$ 21,472.67
Law Enforcement Special Fund ..............................................$ 50.00
Vill. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor
A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only, regarding
Land Development Regulation (LDR) Text Amendment Application No.
18-001-TA to approve certain amendments in Chapters 78, 86, and 90
of the Code of Ordinances - City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
This item was withdrawn from the Agenda.
Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the
September 18, 2018, Regular Meeting and Final Budget Public Hearing; seconded by Council Member Clark. There
was no discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Ritter moved to approve the August, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, five
hundred nine thousand, eight hundred seventy-two dollars and thirty-three cents ($509,872.33); Capital Improvement
Projects Fund, sixty-two thousand, ninety-seven dollars and eighty-one cents ($62,097.81); Public Facilities
Improvement Fund, twenty-one thousand, four hundred seventy-two dollars and sixty-seven cents ($21,472.67); and
Law Enforcement Special Fund, fifty dollars and zero cents; seconded by Council Member Clark. There was no
discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION AT 6:06 P.M.
Council Member Ritter moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only, regarding Land Development
Regulation (LDR) Text Amendment Application No. 18-001-TA to approve certain amendments in Chapters 78, 86,
and 90 of the Code of Ordinances; seconded by Council Member Abney.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
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AGENDA
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED
A.1.c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only
2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1170.
b) Public discussion and comments.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B-LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 86-SUBDIVISIONS,
ARTICLE I -IN GENERAL, SECTION 86-4 DEFINITIONS, ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR LOT SPLIT/DE MINIMIS
SUBDIVISION AND JOINDER OF A LOT, AMENDING ARTICLE II -PLANS AND PLATS, ADDING A NEW
DIVISION 3 ENTITLED, SIMPLE LOT SPLIT/DE MINIMIS SUBDIVISIONS, AND A NEW SECTION 86-90
ENTITLED, PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A SIMPLE LOT SPLIT/DE
MINIMIS SUBDIVISION; ADDING A NEW DIVISION 4 ENTITLED, JOINDER OF LOTS, AND A NEW SECTION
86-91 ENTITLED, PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A JOINDER OF LOTS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 90-ZONING, ARTICLE 111-DISTRICT AND DISTRICT
REGULATIONS, DIVISION 6-COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICT, SECTION 90-223
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A PROVISION TO ALLOW ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL
BUILDING WITH CONDITIONS; AMENDING DIVISION 7-LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-253
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, TO INCLUDE BAR TO ITEM (3) PRIVATE AND NIGHT CLUB, AND ADDING A
CONDITION TO ITEM (15) ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING DIVISION
8-HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-282 PERMITTED USES, TO INCLUDE BAR TO ITEM (8)
PRIVATE AND NIGHT CLUB, AND SECTION 90-283 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A CONDITION TO
ITEM (17) ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING DIVISION 9-CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT, SECTION 90-313 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM (10)
ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING ARTICLE IV -SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS, DIVISION 1-GENERALLY, SECTION 90-447 YARDS ON CORNER LOTS, BY IDENTIFYING
THAT THE YARD UPON WHICH THE PROPERTY IS ADDRESSED IS AS THE PRIMARY FRONT YARD;
AMENDING DIVISION 3-OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, SECTION 90-512 SPACE REGULATIONS,
REQUIRING ONE PARKING SPACE PER 75-SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA; AMENDING DIVISION
7-ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES, SECTION 90-632 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS FOR ALL,
ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (E) REQUIRING THAT STRUCTURES OR CONTAINERS USED FOR STORAGE
BE TREATED AS AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE; AMENDING DIVISION 9-SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND
SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, ADDING A NEW SECTION 90-705 ENTITLED, TEMPORARY
PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND SETTING FORTH THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS UPON
THEIR PLACEMENT IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion and second by Council Members Ritter and Clark to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1170.
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public; there were none. Based on
the direction received from the Council at the September 18, 2018, meeting Mr. Brisson prepared a memorandum to
address the recommended changes to the title and Section 12 of the Ordinance.
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II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED
A.2.16) Public discussion and comments for proposed Ordinance No. 1170
continued.
c) Vote on motion.
B.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only regarding
implementation of a Magistrate System replacing the Code
Enforcement Board (CEB) - City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only
The proposed amendments to Section 12 pertained to the size and location of temporary storage containers used in
association with construction activity are as follows: T"gym r mif-ecec� ^waf[no fnllnniin
dimensien • night feet in width 16 feet in length and night foot in height The location of a container to be placed on
a lot within a single-family zoning district must be approved by the Building Official and must not exceed any of the
following dimensions: 10-feet in width, 20-feet in length and 10-feet in height. (e) The location and size of a
container located in any zoning district other than a single-family district shall be determined during site plan review.
The words "IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS" needs to be removed from the title of the
Ordinance as well.
Council Member Chandler made a motion to amend Ordinance No. 1170 title to delete the words "IN
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS," change the wording of Section 90-705(2)(d), and add
Section 90-705(2)(e) (as provided above); seconded by Council Member Clark.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED As AMENDED.
Council Member Clark moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only regarding implementation of a
Magistrate System replacing the Code Enforcement Board (CEB); seconded by Council Member Ritter.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 18, ARTICLE 11, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, 18-32
THEREOF, DEFINITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; ABOLISHING THE CURRENT SEVEN MEMBER
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 162.03 THEREOF;
ENACTING SECTION 18-37, ESTABLISHING A MAGISTRATE SYSTEM FOR ALL CODE ENFORCEMENT
ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MAGISTRATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
PURPOSES; MANDATING THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC COMMENT AT CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS;
SETTING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAGISTRATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
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AGENDA
Vill. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED
B.2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No.:1174.
b) Public discussion and comments.
c) Vote on motion.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Motion and second by Council Members Ritter and Clark to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1174.
Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment. CEB Member Michelle Sanders addressed the Council asking
they consider the difference this change is going to have on the community. She elaborated on how community is
defined when teaching social studies to her third grade students; a group of people living together, working together,
and having fun together. She also provided a comparison of the CEB versus Magistrate to Criminal Court (trial by a
jury of peers) versus Civil Court (trial by an individual). She reiterated the CEB considers all situations and
circumstances when passing judgement on a case.
Council Member Ritter voiced his appreciation to all the members who serve on the CEB but feels that transferring
to an independent assessor will alleviate the possible burden put on citizens by rendering verdicts against their
neighbors. He has also polled surrounding communities about a Magistrate system through his involvement with the
Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities; the City of Fort Pierce, Fellsmere, and Spring Lake Improvement District
have all been successful with the transition. Through researching the past 12 months of CEB minutes, he has found
five repeat offenders out of the 27 cases heard. Mrs. Sanders provided examples on the difficulties of contacting
repeat offender property owners, with some being homestead property preventing foreclosure. She added the
Magistrate will have to utilize the same process as the CEB, which is lengthy. Council Member Chandler feels a
Magistrate will not make a difference as there is only so much the law allows.
Mrs. Jennifer Tewksbury, Executive Director of the Economic Council of Okeechobee, expressed her gratitude to
the Council for taking the step in transitioning to a Magistrate system. Code Officer/Fire Chief Smith verified the
Magistrate follows the same Florida Statute as the CEB and all appeals on decisions made by the Magistrate or
CEB are filed with the Circuit Court system. He also confirmed that repeat offenders have already been through due
process and can be given the maximum fine.
VOTE:
WATFORD — NO ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — NO
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy Clerk Jenkins asked for clarification whether the effective date of this Ordinance was supposed to be
amended. Mayor Watford responded no, that would be considered when discussing proposed Ordinance No. 1175.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - MAYOR 11 MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:41 P.M.
OCTOBER 2. 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 7
AGENDA
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only, and set
October 16, 2018, as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Land
Development Regulation Text Amendment Application No. 18-002-TA
to approve certain amendments in Chapters 66 and 70 of the Code of
Ordinances - City Attorney (Exhibit 3).
b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only and
set final public hearing date.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only
2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1175
b) Public discussion and comments.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Council Member Ritter moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only, and set October 16, 2018, as a
Final Public Hearing date regarding Land Development Regulation Text Amendment Application No. 18-002-TA to
approve certain amendments in Chapters 66 and 70 of the Code of Ordinances; seconded by Council Member
Abney.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA BITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO PART 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
SUB -PART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
66-GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 66-9 TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION FOR MAGISTRATE; PROVIDING FOR
AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 70-ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 70-191 TO PROVIDE FOR
ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION OF A MAGISTRATE, AMENDING SECTION 70-192 TO PROVIDE FOR
POWERS AND DUTIES OF A MAGISTRATE, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion and second by Council Members Ritter and Clark to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No.
1175,
Mayor Watford asked if there were any comments from the public; there were none. Administrator MontesDeOca
explained this Ordinance directly relates to Ordinance No. 1174 adopted in the Public Hearing portion of the
meeting. Staff is recommending the effective date of this Ordinance be changed to February 1, 2019, to allow for
the completion of the Request For Qualification (RFQ) process.
Council Members Clark, Abney and Ritter questioned why amendments need to be made to Section 70-192 of the
LDR's. They were not aware that the CEB enforced this. Administrator MontesDeOca responded he would have to
defer to Attorney Cook and will provide the information at the final public hearing. fhe Council instructed
Administrator MontesDeOca to iorovide clarification on this Ordinance M the Final Public Hearing set for
October 16, 2018.
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AGENDA
IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
A.2.c) Vote on motion to approve first reading of proposed Ordinance No.
1175.
ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: B. Discussion regarding traffic and speeders on
local streets - Police Chief Peterson (Exhibit 4).
X. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding
is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are
for the sole purpose of backup for official fecords of the Clerk.
ATT
AST:
Lane Gamiotea, C IC, City Clerk
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.,"ayor
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Police Chief Peterson provided a brief summary of the complaints his office has been receiving regarding vehicles
speeding in residential neighborhoods. To help alleviate this problem, Lieutenant Bernst applied for grant funding
through the Florida Department of Transportation to purchase two Stalker Speed Awareness Monitors (Stalker
SAM). Chief Peterson received notification that the application made it to the final stages of award, but was denied
due to changes in the grant parameters; equipment could no longer be purchased with these funds. The purchase
of this equipment was not included in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget due to the anticipation of the grant funds.
A memorandum with the Stalker SAM specification sheet was distributed to the Council, It is a trailer equipped with
radar and speed monitoring software. Stalker SAM provides optional traffic analyst software that collects pertinent
data such as vehicle count, average speed per vehicle, average speed per time frame, and peak traffic hours. The
unit can also be set to flash red and blue lights once a speed exceeds the threshold limit that is set. The cost for two
Stalker SAM units with the optional traffic analysis software is approximately $25,000.00. The anticipated lead time
for delivery is six to eight weeks. Chief Peterson is requesting approval to begin the purchasing process of these
units.
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comments from the public. Mr. J.D. Mixon thanked the City for their
willingness to help alleviate this problem, adding the Stalker SAM is a great way to deter speeding but questioned
the purity of the data. He suggested utilizing the software without the sign initially; when more than one vehicle is
traveling together, the data captured becomes impure when the lead vehicle reduces its speed resulting in the trail
vehicles to also reduce their speed. Mr. Bob Jarriel said the number one complaint he has received during his
campaigning efforts is speeding and thinks this is a good, inexpensive solution. Mayor Watford thanked Chief
Peterson for his presentation and information. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the
purchasing process of the Stalker SAM's unit.
There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:23 P.M. The
next regular scheduled meeting is October 16, 2018.
City of Okeechobee, October 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on October 2, 2018, at
_ P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida
34974.
II. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation given by ljfte WvPin,(Ch avlour; the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford.
MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Present
Council Member Wes Abney
Present
Council Member Noel Chandler
Present
Council Member Monica Clark
Present
Council Member Gary Ritter
Present
City Attorney John R. Cook
Absent (w/consent)
City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca
Present
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Absent (w/consent)
Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins
Present
Fire Chief Herb Smith
Present
Police Chief Bob Peterson
Present
Public Works Director David Allen
Present
IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
Item V.A. was withdrawn.
New Business Item B, Exhibit 4 was added
B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen
comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor.
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comment cards presented for public comment.
V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor
A. Present a Fifteen -Year Longevity Service Award to Police Records Clerk Jeanna Kovac.
THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA.
V. MINUTES — City Clerk
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the September 18, 2018,
Regular Meeting and Final Budget Public Hearing.
Council Member Nbmoved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the September
18, 2018, Regular Meeting and Final Budget Public Hearing as amended; seconded by Council Member.
Discussion: none.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLE
CLARK—YEA RITTER—YEA N CARRIED. ��
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VII. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator
A. Motion to approve the August, 2018 Warrant Register.
General Fund $509,872.33
Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 62,097.81
Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 21,472.67
Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 50.00
Council Member 3 moved to approve the August, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, five
hundred nine thousand, eight hundred seventy-two dollars and thirty-three cents ($509,872.33); Capital Improvement
Projects Fund, sixty-two thousand, ninety-seven dollars and eighty-one cents ($62,097.81); Public Facilities Improvement
Fund, twenty-one thousand, four hundred seventy-two dollars and sixty-s"./
ncents ($21,472.67); and Law Enforcement
Special Fund, fifty dollars and zero cents; seconded by Council Member
Discussion: NOW
WATFORD — YEA
CLARK — YEA
VOTE:
ABNEY — YEA
RITTER — YEA
VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION — Mayor
A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only regarding Land
Amendment Petition No. 18-001-TA to approve certain amendments in Chapters
Ordinances — City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
CHANDLER —YEA
ION CARRI r,�
Time: W .�
Development Regulation Text
78, 86, and 90 of the Code of
Council Member 01 moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only regarding Land Development Regulation
Text Amendment Petition No. 18-001-TA to approve certain amendments in Chapters,' 86, and 90 of the Code of
Ordinances; seconded by Council Member W.
b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA �M�TIDR C�RRlF6:�
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only.
Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1170 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING PART 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B-LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 86-SUBDIVISIONS, ARTICLE I -IN
GENERAL, SECTION 86-4 DEFINITIONS, ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR LOT SPLIT/DE MINIMIS SUBDIVISION AND
JOINDER OF A LOT; AMENDING ARTICLE 11-PLANS AND PLATS, ADDING A NEW DIVISION 3 ENTITLED, SIMPLE
LOT SPLIT/DE MINIMIS SUBDIVISIONS, AND A NEW SECTION 86-90 ENTITLED, PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A SIMPLE LOT SPLIT/DE MINIMIS SUBDIVISION; ADDING A NEW DIVISION 4
ENTITLED, JOINDER OF LOTS, AND A NEW SECTION 86-91 ENTITLED, PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A JOINDER OF LOTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 90-
ZONING, ARTICLE Ill -DISTRICT AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 6-COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL AND
OFFICE DISTRICT, SECTION 90-223 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A PROVISION TO ALLOW ONE
DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH CONDITIONS; AMENDING DIVISION 7-LIGHT COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, SECTION 90-253 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, TO INCLUDE BAR TO ITEM (3) PRIVATE AND NIGHT
CLUB, AND ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM (15) ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING
DIVISION 8-HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-282 PERMITTED USES, TO INCLUDE BAR TO ITEM (8)
PRIVATE AND NIGHT CLUB, AND SECTION 90-283 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM
(17) ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING DIVISION 9-CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,
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SECTION 90-313 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM (10) ONE DWELLING UNIT PER
COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING ARTICLE IV -SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 1-
GENERALLY, SECTION 90-447 YARDS ON CORNER LOTS, BY IDENTIFYING THAT THE YARD UPON WHICH THE
PROPERTY IS ADDRESSED IS AS THE PRIMARY FRONT YARD; AMENDING DIVISION 3-OFF-STREET PARKING
AND LOADING, SECTION 90-512 SPACE REGULATIONS, REQUIRING ONE PARKING SPACE PER 75-SQUARE
FEET OF FLOOR AREA; AMENDING DIVISION 7-ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES, SECTION 90-632
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS FOR ALL, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (E) REQUIRING THAT STRUCTURES OR
CONTAINERS USED FOR STORAGE BE TREATED AS AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, AMENDING DIVISION 9-
SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, ADDING A NEW SECTION 90-705 ENTITLED,
TEMPORARY PORTABLE STORAOE-CONTAINERS.,,AND-SETTING FORTH THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
UPON THEIR PLACEMENT IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS• PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIV .
2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No.1170.
Motion and second by Council Members and Wto adopt proposed Ordinance No.1170.
b) Public discussion and comments.
Based on the direction received from City Council at our last meeting, Bill Brisson has prepared changes to Section 12 of the Ordinance that
addresses LDR §90-705(2) pertaining to the size and location of temporary storage containers used in association with construction activity. The
regulations applicable to single family residential districts are different from those applicable in all other zoning districts.
j1 height. -The location
of a container to be placed on a lot within a single-family zoning district must be approved by the Building Official and must not exceed any
of the following dimensions: 10-feet in width, 20-feet in length, and 10-feet in height.
u The location and size of a container located in any zoning district other than a single-family district shall be determined during site plan
review.
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A.21) Public discussion and comments continued.
c) Vote on motion.
WATFORD — YEA
CLARK — YEA
VOTE:
ABNEY — YEA
RITTER — YEA
CHANDL
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BA.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only regarding implementation of a Magistrate System
replacing the Code Enforcement Board — City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
Council Member RD moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only egarding implementation of a Magistrate
System replacing the Code Enforcement Board; seconded by Council Meml W.
b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only.
VOTE:
WATFORD - YEA ABNEY - YEA CHANDLER -
CLARK - YEA RITTER - YEA OTION CARRIED.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only.
Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 18, ARTICLE 11, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, 18-32 THEREOF,
DEFINITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; ABOLISHING THE CURRENT SEVEN MEMBER CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 162.03 THEREOF; ENACTING
SECTION 18-37, ESTABLISHING A MAGISTRATE SYSTEM FOR ALL CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES;
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OFA MAGISTRATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES; MANDATING THE
RIGHT OF PUBLIC COMMENT AT CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS; SETTING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE MAGISTRATE, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1174.
Motion and second by Council Members U and _K� to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1174
b) Public discussion and comments.
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only and set October 16, 2018, as a Final Public Hearing date
regarding Land Development Regulation Text Amendment Petition No. 18-002-TA to approve certain amendments
in Chapters 66 and 70 of the Code of Ordinances — City Attorney (Exhibit 3).
Council Member R moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only and set October 16, 2018, as a Final Public
Hearing date regarding Land Development Regulation Text Amendment Petition No. 18-0 TA to approve certain
amendments in Chapters 66 and 70 of the Code of Ordinances; seconded by Council Member(.
b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only and set final public hearing date.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA _MKTCARRIES
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only.
Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1175 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO PART 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUB-
PART B, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 66-GENERAL
PROVISIONS, SECTION 66-1 TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION FOR MAGISTRATE, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 70-ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 70-191 TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION OF
A MAGISTRATE; AMENDING SECTION 70-192 TO PROVIDE FOR POWERS AND DUTIES OF A MAGISTRATE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1175.
Motion and second by Council Members UR, and Wto approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1175.
b) Public discussion and comments.
Staff recommends changing the effective date to January 1, 2019.
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OCTOBER 2, 2018
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OFFICIAL AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor: October 2, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Fr. Jim Shevlin, Church of Our Savior;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
III. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member Wes Abney
Council Member Noel Chandler
Council Member Monica Clark
Council Member Gary Ritter
Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca
Attorney John R. Cook
Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Deputy Clerk Bobbie Jenkins
Fire Chief Herb Smith
Police Chief Bob Peterson
Public Works Director David Allen
IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS — Mayor
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda — Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per
speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor.
V. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Present Police Records Clerk Jeanna Kovak with a 15-year Longevity Service Award. 4by--,
PAGE 1 OF 3
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VI. MINUTES — City Clerk
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the September 18, 2018 Regular Meeting and Final Budget Public
Hearing.
VII. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator
A. Motion to approve the August 2018 Warrant Register.
General Fund $509,872.33
Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 62,097.81
Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 21,472.67
Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 50.00
Vill. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION — Mayor
A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1170 by title only regarding Land Development Regulation Text Amendment Petition No.18-001-TA to
approve certain amendments in Chapters 78, 86, and 90 of the Code of Ordinances — City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
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b)v Motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1170 by title only.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No.1170 by title only.
2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No.1170.
b) Public discussion and comments.
c) Vote on motion.
13.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1174 by title only regarding implementation of a Magistrate System replacing the Code Enforcement Board —
City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
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)v Motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1174 by title only.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No.1174 by title only.
October 2, 2018 PAGE 2 OF 3
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Vill. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED
B.2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No.1174.
b) Public discussion and comments.
c) Vote on motion.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1175 by title only and set October 16, 2018 as a final public hearing date regarding Land Development
Regulation Text Amendment Petition No.18-002-TA to approve certain amendments in Chapters 66 and 70 of the Code of Ordinances — City
Attorney (Exhibit 3).
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b) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1175 by title only and set final public hearing date.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No.1175 by title only.
2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No.1175.
b) Public discussion and comments.
c) Vote on motion.
X. ADJOURN MEETING — Mayor
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person
will need a record of the proceeding, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based. City Clerk recordings are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined
by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372.
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must
be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records.
October 2, 2018 PAGE 3 of 3
Exhibit 1
Oct 2, 2018
ORDINANCE NO.1170
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING PART II OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B-LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 86-SUBDIVISIONS, ARTICLE I -IN
GENERAL, SECTION 86-4 DEFINITIONS, ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR LOT SPLIT/DE
MINIMIS SUBDIVISION AND JOINDER OF A LOT; AMENDING ARTICLE II -PLANS
AND PLATS, ADDING A NEW DIVISION 3 ENTITLED, SIMPLE LOT SPLITIDE MINIMIS
SUBDIVISIONS, AND A NEW SECTION 86-90 ENTITLED, PROCEDURE FOR
APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A SIMPLE LOT SPLIT/DE MINIMIS
SUBDIVISION; ADDING A NEW DIVISION 4 ENTITLED, JOINDER OF LOTS, AND A
NEW SECTION 86-91 ENTITLED, PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION
AND APPROVAL OF A JOINDER OF LOTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 90-ZONING, ARTICLE III -DISTRICT AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
DIVISION &COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICT, SECTION 90-
223 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A PROVISION TO ALLOW ONE
DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH CONDITIONS; AMENDING
DIVISION 7-LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-253 SPECIAL EXCEPTION
USES, TO INCLUDE BAR TO ITEM (3) PRIVATE AND NIGHT CLUB, AND ADDING A
CONDITION TO ITEM (15) ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING;
AMENDING DIVISION 8-HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-282
PERMITTED USES, TO INCLUDE BAR TO ITEM (8) PRIVATE AND NIGHT CLUB, AND
SECTION 90-283 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM (17)
ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING DIVISION 9-
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, SECTION 90-313 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES,
ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM (10) ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL
BUILDING; AMENDING ARTICLE IV -SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
DIVISION 1-GENERALLY, SECTION 90-447 YARDS ON CORNER LOTS, BY
IDENTIFYING THAT THE YARD UPON WHICH THE PROPERTY IS ADDRESSED IS AS
THE PRIMARY FRONT YARD; AMENDING DIVISION 3-OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING, SECTION 90-512 SPACE REGULATIONS, REQUIRING ONE PARKING
SPACE PER 75-SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA; AMENDING DIVISION 7-
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES, SECTION 90-632 APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS FOR ALL, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (E) REQUIRING THAT
STRUCTURES OR CONTAINERS USED FOR STORAGE BE TREATED AS AN
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE; AMENDING DIVISION 9-SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND
SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, ADDING A NEW SECTION 90-705 ENTITLED,
TEMPORARY PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND SETTING FORTH THE
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS UPON THEIR PLACEMENT IN SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has adopted Ordinance Number 716, as
amended, known as the Land Development Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has a legitimate interest in periodic review of its Ordinances
and Land Development Regulations in order to address certain inconsistencies or outdated
regulations contained in the Codes; to make amendments to meet changing community standards,
or to accommodate new development; and to create new ordinance or regulation to better serve
the public and to make the Code a more consistent and easier to understand document; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, acting as the Local Planning Agency,
reviewed and discussed the proposed amendments, also known as Land Development Regulation
Text Amendment Application No. 18-001-TA, at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on July 19,
2018, and based on findings of fact by the Planning Staff, hereby recommends certain changes,
amendments or modifications to the Code of Ordinances, to present to the City Council for
ordinance adoption and codification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, considered the recommendations by the
Planning Board and concludes that enacting such amendments to be in the best interest of its
citizens of said City, that said amendments are necessary and appropriate to make the Land
Development Regulations more consistent and responsive to the needs of the City and its citizens.
Ordinance No.1170 - Page 1 of 7
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NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a
duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly
executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1: Amendment and Adoption to Section 86-4.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Chapter 86-Subdivisions, Article
1-In General, specifically: Section 86-4, Definitions, by adding definitions for lot split/de minimis subdivision
and joinder of a lot, as follows:
Lot splidde minimis subdivision means a division or reconfiguration of land, whether improved or
unimproved, into not more than two contiguous lots or parcels of land and which division or
reconfiguration does not involve the need for a new street, or easement for street purposes, or
the establishment or dedication of a highway, street, or alley.
Joinder of lots means any combination of a lot of record, or parcel of land (or portions thereof)
with one or more other lots, lots of record, or parcels of land (or portions thereof).
SECTION 2: Amendment and Adoption to Section 86-90.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Chapter 86-Subdivisions, Article
II -Plans and Plats, by adding a new Division 3 entitled, Simple Lot Split/D2 Minimis Subdivisions and a new
Section 86-90, as follows:
Section 86.90. Procedure for Application Submission and Approval of a Simple Lot
Split/De Minimis Subdivision.
j1 Submittal. The City shall consider a proposed lot split upon submittal of two copies of the
following information:
u A cover letter describing the proiect, identifying the project contact person(s) and
any other information relevant for City's staff review. If the applicant is other than
the legal owner, the applicant's interest shall be indicated and the legal owner's
authority to apply shall be included in a certified legal form.
ll, Completed application form.
j� All applicable fees (See Appendix C. Schedule of Land Development Regulation
Fees and Charges).
u Owner's authorization (if applicable).
ll A survey, not more than one year old, prepared by a professional land surveyor
roistered in the State of Florida. The survey must include legal descriptions,
acreage and square footage of the original and proposed lots and a scaled
drawing showing the intended division, including any existing or required
easements and/or restrictions. In the event a lot contains any principal or
accessory structures, a survey showing the structures on the lot shall accompany
the application; and a metes and bounds description shall accompany each
description.
u A statement from the appropriate provider indicating if water and sanitary sewer
service capacity is available to the property.
u Standards. All lot split requests must conform to the following standards:
M The division of land must not increase the number of lots to greater than two.
u The property that is the subject of the lot split shall be current in its ad valorem tax
and other assessments due to the City and County.
f 33 Each of the newly created lots must meet or exceed all requirements of the zoning
district in which the lot is located.
u Each of the newly created lots must abut a public or private street for the required
minimum street frontage for the type of lot, or as otherwise stated in the Citv's
subdivision regulations.
Ordinance No.1170 - Page 2 of 7
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(5) Each of the newly created lots must have no encumbrances on the subiect
Property that would render the newly created lots undevelopable, or would impact
the transfer of title.
(6) If there are existing structures on the subject property, the lot split shall not cause
any existing principal or accessory structures to become nonconforming regarding
required setbacks, maximum allowable density and intensity, and maximum
allowable lot coverage and impervious surfaces.
The proposed lot split must be consistent with surrounding lots. In determining
consistency and compatibility with surrounding lots, the City Council may consider,
among other things, whether the existinq or platted lots have been divided;
whether the maiority of existing or platted lots are comparable in size or
configuration along the same street within 500-feet of the subiect lot: and if the
resulting lots are waterfront lots, whether they will be of adequate size to
accommodate a septic tank.
u No further division of an approved lot split is permitted, unless a development plan
and plat/replat is prepared and submitted in accordance with the City's subdivision
regulations, and this chapter.
A lot split may not be approved if property taxes are not current for any part of the
Property that is the subject of a proposed lot split.
u AApproval.
j� The City Administrator, or his designee, shall review the lot split application and,
with input as needed from the City's Planning Consultant and other members of
the Technical Review Committee, determine if the application meets the submittal
requirements of Section 86-90(a).
(2) If the submittal is incomplete, the applicant will be notified of the deficiencies for
revision and resubmittal.
j� When a submittal or revised submittal is found complete, the City Administrator, or
his designee, will review the application for consistency with the standards of
Section 86-90(b) with input as needed from the City's Planning Consultant and
other members of the Technical Review Committee.
(4) If the City Administrator finds that the application meets all the standards of
Section 86-90(b), they may approve the lot split and notify the applicant
accordingly. If not, they may approve the lot split with conditions, or disapprove
the lot split, and notify the applicant accordingly.
(d) Actions subsequent to approval. Before a building permit may be issued, the applicant
must:
u Record the lot split in the official records of Okeechobee County; and
u Provide proof of the lot split approval by the City Administrator.
SECTION 3: Amendment and Adoption to Section 86-91.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Chapter 86-Subdivisions, Article
II -Plans and Plats, by adding a new Division 4 entitled, Procedure for Application Submission and Approval
of a Joinder of Lots, and a new Section 86-91, as follows:
Section 86-91 Procedure for application submission and approval to combine multiple
lots into one parcel or lot (hereinafter referred to as a 'joinder").
L Submittal The City shall consider a joinder upon submittal of two copies of the following
information:
f� A cover letter describing the project, identifying the proiect contact person(s) and
any other information relevant for City's staff review. If the applicant is other than
the legal owner, the applicant's interest shall be indicated and the legal owner's
authority to apply shall be included in a certified legal form.
u Completed application form.
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Ordinance No.1170 - Page 3 of 7
u All applicable fees (Appendix C. Schedule of Land Development Regulation
Fees and Charges).
(4) Owner's authorization (if applicable).
(� A survey, not more than one year old, prepared by a professional land surveyor
registered in the State of Florida. The survey must include legal descriptions
acreage and square footage of the original lots and proposed lot and a scaled
drawing showing the intended joinder, including any existing or required
easements and/or restrictions. In the event a lot contains any principal or
accessory structures, a survey showing the structures on the lot shall
accompany the application: and a metes and bounds description shall
accompany each description.
Completed Unity of Title form.
(b) Standards. All joinder requests must conform to the following standards:
(1 The properties that are the subject of the ioinder shall be current in their
respective ad valorem tax and other assessments due to the City and Countv.
11 All lots or parcels (or portions thereof) shall be located within the same zoning
district.
(1 Approval.
u The City Administrator, or his designee, shall review the ioinder application and
with input as needed from the City's Planning Consultant and other members of
the Technical Review Committee, determine if the application meets the
submittal requirements of Section 86-91(a).
11 If the submittal is incomplete, the applicant will be notified of the deficiencies for
revision and resubmittal.
u When a submittal or revised submittal is found complete the City Administrator,
or his designee, will review the application for consistency with the standards of
Section 86-91(b), with input as needed from the City's Planning Consultant and
other members of the Technical Review Committee.
(� If the City Administrator finds that the application meets all the standards of
Section 86-91(b), they may approve the joinder and notify the applicant
accordingly. If not, they may approve the joinder with conditions, or disapprove
the ioinder, and notify the applicant accordingly.
Actions subsequent to approval Before a building permit may be issued the applicant
must:
Record the Unity of Title in the official records of Okeechobee County: and
(1 Provide proof of the joinder approval by the City administrator.
SECTION 4: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-223.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article III -District Regulations, Division 6-
Commercial Professional and Office District, Section 90-223 Special Exception Uses, by adding a provision
to allow one dwelling unit per commercial building with conditions, as follows:
(12) One dwelling unit per commercial building, provided that the dwelling unit is located either
above or behind the ground floor commercial use.
SECTION 5: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-253.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article III -District Regulations, Division 7-
Light Commercial District, Section 90-253 Special Exception Uses, to expand the list of uses in subsection
(3) to include bar, and to modify subsection (15) to read as follows:
(3) Private club, nightclub, and bar.
(15) One dwelling unit per commercial building, provided that the dwelling unit is located either
above or behind the ground floor commercial use.
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SECTION 6: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-282.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article III -District Regulations, Division 8-
Heavy Commercial District, Section 90-282 Permitted Uses, to expand the list of uses in subsection (8) to
include bar, as follows:
(8) Private club, nightclub, and bar.
SECTION 7: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-283.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article III -District Regulations, Division 8-
Heavy Commercial District, Section 90-283 Special Exception Uses, to modify subsection (17) to read as
follows:
(17) One dwelling unit per commercial building, provided that the dwelling unit is located either
above or behind the ground floor commercial use.
SECTION 8: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-313.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article III -District Regulations, Division 9-
Central Business District, Section 90-313 Special Exception Uses, to modify subsection (10) to read as
follows:
(10) One dwelling unit per commercial building, provided that the dwelling unit is located either
above or behind the ground floor commercial use.
SECTION 9: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-447.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article IV -Supplementary District
Regulations, Division 1-Generally, Section 90-447-Yards on Corner Lots, to read such that the setback for
the street yard upon which the property is addressed is the primary front yard, as follows:
Any yard adjoining a street shall be considered a front yard. That yard upon which the property is
addressed One front is required to comply with the minimum depth requirements of the regulations
of this article. the-seeend front yard All other front yards shall be not less than 75 percent of the
required minimum depth.
SECTION 10: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-512.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article IV -Supplementary District
Regulations, Division 3-Off-Street Parking and Loading, Section 90-512 Space Regulations, by adding bar
to subsection (2), the parking requirement for commercial uses, to read as follows:
(2) Restaurant, nightclub, and bar. 1 per 75 square feet of floor area
SECTION 11: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-632.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article IV -Supplementary District
Regulations, Division 7-Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 90-632 Applicable Regulations for All, by
adding a new subsection (e) as follows:
u Any structure or container, other than a temporary structure as defined in Section 66-1.
used for storage as an accessory to a residential use must be placed as an accessory
structure in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Florida Building Code.
Language to be added is underfined
Language to be deleted is strask tlueugh.
Ordinance No.1170 - Page 5 of 7
SECTION 12: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-705.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90-Zoning, Article IV -Supplementary District
Regulations, Division 9-Special Exception and Supplemental Use Regulations, by adding a new Section
90-705 entitled, Temporary Portable Storage Containers, as follows:
Section 90-705, Temporary portable storage containers.
(1) Temporary portable storage containers are allowed in single family residential zoning
districts subject to the following restrictions and limitations:
!a The principal use on the property must be a single-family residence.
1b The container must remain on the property no more than 15 days, including the
day of delivery and removal.
1c The container must not exceed any of the following dimensions: 8-feet in width,
16-feet in length, and 8-feet in height.
(� The maximum number of times a container may be delivered to a site is three
times per calendar year.
(e) At least 30-days must elapse between placements of a container on a property.
(f) The container must be placed only on a driveway or in the side or rear vard.
(g) When placed on the driveway within the front setback area the container must be
located so that pedestrian and vehicular traffic is not obstructed and so that the
view of an operator of a motor vehicle entering or exiting a right-of-way is not
obstructed.
(1 In the case of a city-wide declaration establishing civil emergency conditions the
container may remain on a site for the length of time of the civil emergency
established pursuant to Chapter 252, Emergency Management Section 252.38
but in no event longer than 60-days from the termination date of the emergency.
(il In the event the City of Okeechobee is declared to be within the area of a
hurricane watch the container must be removed within 24-hours of the issuance of
the watch or tied down in a manner sufficient to withstand sustained winds of 140-
miles per hour.
jQ Temporary portable storage containers used in connection with permitted construction
activity may be located in any zoning district subject to the following conditions:
(1 The container must not encroach on sidewalks rights -of -way, adjacent properties
or obstruct the view of motorists.
(b The container may remain on the lot for the duration of construction authorized by
an active building permit.
(c) The container must be removed within 30-days of issuance of a certificate of
occupancy or final inspection.
(d) The container must not exceed any of the following dimensions: 8-feet in width
16-feet in length, and 8-feet in height.
(ej Storage of hazardous materials including flammable and biohazard substances in
the container is prohibited.
(f) In the case of a city-wide declaration establishing civil emergency conditions the
container may remain on a site for the length of time of the civil emergency
established pursuant to Chapter 252, Emergency Management Section 252.38
but in no event longer than the lesser of 60-days from the termination date of the
emergency or 30-days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final
inspection
(g� In the event the City is within the area of a hurricane watch the container must be
removed within 24-hours of the issuance of the watch or tied down in a manner
sufficient to withstand sustained winds of 140-miles per hour.
Language to be added is ~nedOrdinance No.1170 - Page 6 of 7
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Language to be deleted Is GVWGk WOW911.
SECTION 13: Conflict. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 14: Severability. If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions
and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 15: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for First reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 18th day of September, 2018.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 2nd day of October, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Ordinance No.1170 - Page 7 of 7
Language to be added Is underlined.
Language to be deleted Is causk-tbreugk.
ADDITION TO EXHIBIT 44
OCT. 2, 2018
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Bill Brisson, AICP
Sr. Planner, LaRue Planning
Date: October 1, 2018
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Subject: Changes to Ord. 1170 per comments during 1st Reading on 9/18/2018
The ordinance included in your agenda packet is the one read and discussed at 1st
Reading on September 18th, modified per the City Council's direction. Specifically:
1. All references to Chapter 78 relating to mandatory water and sewer hook-up have
been removed
2. Based on the direction received from City Council at our last meeting, I have
prepared changes to Section 12 of the Ordinance that addresses LDR §90-705(2)
pertaining to the size and location of temporary storage containers used in
association with construction activity. The regulations applicable to single family
residential districts are different from those applicable in all other zoning districts.
The text on the following page presents the text as proposed at 1st reading in
underline format; text proposed to be deleted is in rtrkeou format. Proposed
changes based on the direction of the City Council are highlighted and underlined
Temporary portable storage containers used in connection with permitted
construction activity may be located in any zoning district subiect to the
following conditions:
(a) The container must not encroach on sidewalks, rights-of-wa
adjacent properties, or obstruct the view of motorists.
The container may remain on the lot for the duration of construction
authorized by an active building permit.
(c) The container must be removed within 30-days of issuance of a
certificate of occupancy or final inspection.
(d) The
on�T width,
MUSt not eXGeed any of the following dimensions.
]=G eight feet in idth� 16 e��ength, and eight feed in heinh+
The location of a container to be placed on a lot within a single-
family zoning district must be approved by the Building Official and
must not exceed any of the following dimensions: 10-feet in width,
20-feet in length, and 10-feet in height.
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(e) The location and size of a container located in any zoning district
other than a single-family district shall be determined during site
plan review.
(f Storage of hazardous materials including flammable and biohazard
substances in the container is prohibited.
Lcil In the case of a city-wide declaration establishing civil emergency
conditions, the container may remain on a site for the length of time
of the civil emergency established pursuant to Chapter 252,
Emergency Management, Section 252.38 but in no event longer
than the lesser of 60-days from the termination date of the
emergency or 30-days after the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy or final inspection
In the event the City is within the area of a hurricane watch the
container must be removed within 24-hours of the issuance of the
watch or tied down in a manner sufficient to withstand sustained
winds of 140-miles per hour.
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ANDEPENDENT
MEWSMEDIA INC. USA
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE,
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Lake
Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at
Okeechobee, in Okeechobee Coun =�l da,%at the attached
copy of advertisement being a (l C_c
in the matter of �'� w' 1W -
in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of
91Q31aoi
Affiant further says that the said Lake Okeechobee News is a
newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County,
Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published
continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in
Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of
one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy
of advertisement, and affiant further says that she has neither'
paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount,
rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securingthis
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.
Katrina Elsken
Sworn to and subscribed before e thi�^�,
js+ day of �ti i� aW AD
Notary Public, Stat yf Florida t Large
Lake Okeechobee News
107 SW 17th Street, Suite D
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
863-763-3134
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NOTICFOF PROPOSED LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION TEXT AMENDMENTS
PUBLIC NOTICE: the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, FL, will on Tues,
October 2, 2018, at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter possible, at City Hall,- 55
SE 3rd Ave, Okeechobee, FL, conduct a Public Hearing to consider the Final
Reading for adoption of the proposed Ordinance amending the Land Development
Regulations as follows:
No. 1170: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; FLORIDA;
AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B-LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS;' PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 86-SUBDIVISIONS, ARTICLE- I -IN GENERAL, SECTION 86-4
DEFINITIONS, ADDING DEFINITIONS . FOR LOT SPLIT/DE MINIMIS
SUBDIVISION AND JOINDER OF A LOT, AMENDING ARTICLE 11-PLANS
AND PLATS, ADDING A NEW DIVISION 3 ENTITLED, SIMPLE LOT SPLIT/
DE MINIMIS SUBDIVISIONS, AND A NEW SECTION 86190 ENTITLED,.
PROCEDURE -FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A
SIMPLE LOT:SPLIT/DE MINIMIS SUBDIVISION; ADDING A NEW DIVISION
4 ENTITLED, JOINDER OF LOTS, AND A NEW .SECTION 86-91 ENTITLED,
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION - SUBMISSION - AND . APPROVAL OF
A JOINDER OF LOTS; PROVIDING FOR -AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER
90-ZONING, ARTICLE III -DISTRICT AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
DIVISION - 6-COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICT,
SECTION-90-223 SPECIAL EXCEPTION , USES, ADDING A' PROVISION
TO ALLOW ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH
CONDITIONS; AMENDING DIVISION 7-LIGHT COMMERCIAL, DISTRICT,
SECTION 90-253 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, TO INCLUDE BAR TO ITEM
g3) PRIVATE AND NIGHT CLUB, AND ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM (15)
NE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING DIVISION
8-HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-282 PERMITTED USES,
TO INCLUDE BAR TO ITEM (8) PRIVATE AND NIGHT CLUB, AND SECTION
90-283 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM (17)
ONE DWELLING UNIT PER COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING DIVISION
9-CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, SECTION 90-313 SPECIAL EXCEPTION
USES, ADDING A CONDITION TO ITEM (10) ONE DWELLING UNIT PER
COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AMENDING :ARTICLE IV -SUPPLEMENTARY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 1-GENERALLY, SECTION 90-447
YARDS ON CORNER LOTS, BY IDENTIFYING THAT THE YARD UPON WHICH
THE PROPERTY IS ADDRESSED IS AS THE PRIMARY FRONT YARD;
j AMENDING DIVISION 3-OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, SECTION
t 90-512 SPACE REGULATIONS, REQUIRING ONE PARKING SPACE PER
! -75-SQUARE FEET -OF FLOOR AREA; AMENDING DIVISION 7-ACCESSORY
USES AND STRUCTURES, SECTION 90-632 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
FOR ALL, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (E) REQUIRING THAT STRUCTURES
OR CONTAINERS USED FOR STORAGE BE TREATED AS AN ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE; AMENDING DIVISION 9-SPECIAL EXCEPTION ` AND
SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, ADDING A NEW SECTION 90-705
ENTITLED, TEMPORARY PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND SETTING
FORTH THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS UPON THEIR PLACEMENT
IN SINGLE-FAMILY 'RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The proposed Amendment may be viewed on the website, cityofokeechobee.com,
or 'at the Office of the City Clerk, during normal business hours, Mon -Fri, 8.AM-
4:30 PM, at the address above.
ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the City Council with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim
record. of the proceeding is made..,and the, _record includes. the .testimony. and
evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the'Amencans
with DisabilitiesAct (ADA); any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that
needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact.the City.
Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372.
BE -ADVISED that should you intend, to show any document, picture, video, or
items to the Council in support or opposition to any. item on the agenda a copy of
-the document: Dicture..video. or.item .MUST be provided to the CRV Clerk .fQr the
I
Exhibit 2
Oct 2, 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 1174
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA;
AMENDING SECTION 18, ARTICLE II, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, 18-32 THEREOF, DEFINITION OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD; ABOLISHING THE CURRENT SEVEN
MEMBER CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AS AUTHORIZED BY
FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 162.03 THEREOF; ENACTING
SECTION 18-37, ESTABLISHING A MAGISTRATE SYSTEM FOR ALL
CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE
APPOINTMENT OF A MAGISTRATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
PURPOSES; MANDATING THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC COMMENT AT
CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS; SETTING RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAGISTRATE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida Statute Chapter 162 permits municipalities to elect its method of
code enforcement within the City, via an appointed five or seven member board,
or by appointing a Magistrate to carry out the duties of an appointed board; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has traditionally used an appointed board for code
enforcement purposes, and acknowledges its appreciation of the many code
board members over the years for their services on a voluntary basis to the City
and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, through observation of the Magistrate system
used by Okeechobee County and other municipalities, believes that a Magistrate
system is more expeditious in the processing of code violations, and as the
Magistrate must be a member of the Florida Bar, who is trained in the
interpretation of statutes and codes, he or she would ensure the legal standards
set out by Florida Statute Chapter 162 are met; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Okeechobee and its residents for
code enforcement purposes to enact the Magistrate system for prompt
processing of code violations and issuance of legally sustainable rulings.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority
vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as
Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1: Amendment to Section 18-32 - Definitions.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein the definition
of Enforcement Board contained in Article II, Section 18-32, Code of Ordinances, to
read as follows:
Section 18-32. Definitions.
Code Enforcement Board means the system of enforcement of City Codes or
other assigned duties from the City Council, as authorized in Florida Statutes
Chapter 162.03, or as hereafter amended, as may be enacted by ordinance from
the City Council, which may include a five or seven -member board serAff+sed of
residents within of the City who aFe appeinted by the
of Okeechobee, or the appointment of a
Magistrate, to hear and determine code enforcement violations brought before it
the board. This definition shall apply in every section of City codes or ordinances
that refer to Code Enforcement Board.
Ordinance No.1174 - Page 1 of 2
language to be added is wdergried.
Language to be deleted Is cOwsk-WreegA.
SECTION 2: Addition of Section 18-37. Magistrate.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends Article II, section 18,
to add Section 18-37 to section 18, to read as follows;
Section 18-37. - Maaistrate.
Pursuant to the authority of the City of Okeechobee set forth in Florida Statutes
Chapter 162.03, the City enacts a system of enforcement of city codes, or such
other duties as assigned by the City Council, and to retain a Magistrate to hear,
determine and issue orders on matters of code violations as may be filed by the
code officer for the City of Okeechobee.
Appointment and Duties.
The position of Magistrate shall be appointed by vote of the City Council after
advertising for same. The Magistrate shall serve at the pleasure of the City
Council and may be removed by the City Council at any time with or without
cause. The Magistrate shall be a member of good standing with the Florida Bar,
and be a resident of Okeechobee county, Florida. The compensation of the
Magistrate shall be set by resolution of the City Council. Although the office of
code enforcement is a quasi-iudicial board, pursuant to F.S. 286.0114 the City of
Okeechobee requires that at the public code enforcement meetings, the
Magistrate allow reasonable comment by members of the public if so requested.
The Magistrate shall hear and determine code violations issuing from the code
enforcement officer, and promptly issue its findings of fact, and conclusions of
law, at the public meeting wherein the code violation is heard.
SECTION 3: Conflict. That all laws or ordinances in conflict with any provision of this
ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: Severability. If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared by
any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional or unenforceable,
then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage.
INTRODUCED for First reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 18t' day of
September, 2018.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 2nd day of
October, 2018.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Ordinance No.1174 - Page 2 of 2
Language to be added Is Wx Inedl
Language to be deleted Is Wuck-C�reugh.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Lake
Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at
Okeechobee, in Okeechobee Comity, lorida, that the attached
copy of advertisement being a (VU, Ic iJ64("-u
in the matter of 1, 6 C Q Ctt) (P u4 G� G f 11q
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in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of
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Affiant further says that the said Lake Okeechobee News is a
newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County,
Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published
continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in
Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of
one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy
of advertisement, and affiant further says that she has neither
paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount,
rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.
Katrina Elsken
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Sept. 27, 2018
Re: code enforcement
A question was posed as to whether the City could create a system whereby both a code board,
and magistrate could be appointed to handle code violations.
I have not researched other municipalities in this regard, but I attach an AG opinion which
indicates we have the authority to appoint more than one code enforcement board, which language is
also in ch.162.05 by state statute. In this opinion, the city of Ft. Lauderdale wanted to appoint two
complete boards, not one board and one magistrate, but it would appear that could be done.
We are not backlogged here in Okeechobee on code violation cases at this time, although I
question whether having a dual enforcement board is necessary, that would be a policy decision for the
council.
JCook
City Attorney
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Florida Attorney General
Advisory Legal Opinion
Number: AGO 86-67
Date: August 6, 1986
Subject: Code enforcement boards, creating more than one
Mr. Donald R. Hall
City Attorney
City of Fort Lauderdale
Post Office Drawer 14250
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33302
RE: LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARDS ACT --Creation of more
than one board authorized
Dear Mr. Hall:
This is in response to your request for an Attorney General's
Opinion on substantially the following question:
Are Florida municipalities authorized to create more than one code
enforcement board pursuant to Ch. 162, F.S.?
In your letter of inquiry you state that "[t]he City of Fort
Lauderdale has a large backlog of cases it would like to present to
its Code Enforcement Board and the creation of a second Board would
provide a solution to the case load problem." You also note that
although the language of s. 162.03(1), F.S., is couched in the
singular, s. 1.01(1), F.S., provides that where the context permits,
"[t]he singular includes the plural and vice versa."
The "Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act," Ch. 162, F.S.,
was enacted to establish administrative enforcement procedures and a
means of imposing administrative fines by local governing bodies for
violations of local codes and ordinances. See AGO 85-84 concluding
that such a mechanism established by statute is necessary in light
of the provisions of s. 1, Art. V and s. 18, Art. I, State Const.,
which respectively provide that "[c]ommissions established by law,
or administrative officers or bodies may be granted quasi-judicial
power in matters connected with the functions of their offices," and
that "[n]o administrative agency shall impose a sentence of
imprisonment, nor shall it impose any other penalty except as
provided by law." See also AGO 79-109 (governing body of charter
county prohibited in absence of statutory authorization from
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providing by ordinance for the imposition of civil penalties by
agencies [County Consumer Protection Board] of the county); Broward
County v. Plantation Imports, Inc., 419 So.2d 1145 (4 D.C.A. Fla.,
1982) (holding that the provisions of a county ordinance authorizing
assessment of penalties by a county agency was unconstitutional, and
agreeing with the conclusion in AGO 79-109); and see AGO's 84-51
(ordinance of noncharter county is not a "law" within the purview of
s. 5[c], Art. II, State Const.); 84-39 (municipal ordinance is not a
"law" within meaning of s. 8, Art. I, State Const.). This office has
stated on numerous occasions that a local government or its
governing body derives no delegated authority from Ch. 162,*F.S., to
enforce its codes in any manner other than as provided in that
chapter. Further, municipalities derive no home rule power from s. 2
(b), Art. VIII, State Const., or s. 166.021, F.S., to regulate the
statutorily prescribed enforcement procedures provided in Ch. 162.
See AGO's 85-84; 85-53; 85-27; 85-17; 84-55.
Chapter 162, F.S., was amended by the 1986 Legislature. As amended
by s. 2, Ch. 86-201, Laws of Florida, s. 162.03(1), F.S., states
that each county or municipality may now, at its option, create or
abolish by ordinance local government code enforcement boards as
provided in Ch. 162, F.S. Section 162.05(1), F.S., as amended by s.
4, Ch. 86-201, provides in pertinent part:
"[t]he local governing body may appoint one or more seven -member
code enforcement boards and legal counsel for the enforcement
boards. Members of the enforcement boards shall be residents of the
municipality in the case of municipal enforcement boards, or
residents of the county in the case of county enforcement boards."
And see the title to Ch. 86-201, Laws of Florida, stating that it is
"[a]n act relating to local government code enforcement boards; .
. authorizing creation of more than one board by a local
government . ."
Section 13 of Ch. 86-201, supra, provides that the "act shall take
effect upon becoming a law." I am advised that it was signed by
Governor Bob Graham on July 1, 1986, and filed in the office of the
Secretary of State on the same day. Therefore, the amendment became
effective on July 1, 1986. See AGO's 73-303; 72-182; 61-91.
It is axiomatic that where the language of a statute is plain and
unambiguous, there is no necessity for any construction or
interpretation of the statute, and effect should -be accorded to the
plain meaning of the statute's terms. Holly v. Auld, 450 So.2d 217
(Fla. 1984); State v. Egan, 287 So.2d 1 (Fla. 1973); Tropical Coach
Line, Inc. v. Carter, 121 So.2d 779 (Fla. 1960); Maryland Casualty
Co. v. Sutherland, 169 So. 679 (Fla. 1936). Chapter 162, F.S., as
amended by Ch. 86-201, Laws of Florida, effective July 1, 1986,
clearly and unequivocally grants to local governments the authority
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to create more than one code enforcement board for the purposes
enumerated therein.
Accordingly, it is my opinion that municipalities are authorized to
create more than one local government code enforcement board
pursuant to Ch. 162, F.S.
Sincerely,
Jim Smith
Attorney General
Prepared by:
John Rosner
Assistant Attorney General
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Exhibit 3
Oct 2, 2018
ORDINANCE NO.1175
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS TO PART II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUB -PART B, LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
66-GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 66-1 TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION FOR
MAGISTRATE; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 70-
ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 70.191 TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND
COMPOSITION OF A MAGISTRATE; AMENDING SECTION 70-192 TO PROVIDE FOR
POWERS AND DUTIES OF A MAGISTRATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has adopted Ordinance Number 716, as
amended, known as the Land Development Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has a legitimate interest in periodic review of its ordinances
and land development regulations, to make amendments to meet changing community standards;
and to create new ordinance or regulation to better serve the public; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, acting as the Local Planning Agency,
reviewed and discussed these proposed Amendments, Text Amendment Application No. 18-002-
TA, at a duly advertised public hearing held on September 20, 2018, and based on findings of fact
by the planning staff, hereby recommends approval to certain changes, amendments or
modifications of the code of ordinances, to present to the City Council for ordinance adoption and
codification; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute Chapter 162 permits municipalities to elect its method of code enforcement
within the City, via an appointed five or seven member board, or by appointing a magistrate to
carry out the duties of an appointed board; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, through observation of the magistrate system used by Okeechobee
County, and other municipalities, believes that a magistrate system is more expeditious in the
processing of code violations, and as the magistrate must be a member of the Florida Bar, who is
trained in the interpretation of statutes and codes, he or she would ensure the legal standards set
out by Florida Statute Chapter 162 are met; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Okeechobee and its residents for code enforcement
purposes to enact the magistrate system for prompt processing of code violations and issuance of
legally sustainable rulings;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented
at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly
executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1: Amendment and Adoption to Section 66-1.
The City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II Code of Ordinances, Subpart
B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 66-General Provisions, by adding a definition for magistrate in
Section 66-1, as follows:
proceedings before boards within the city: taking and receiving evidence, making findings of fact
and conclusions of law, and issuing legally binding orders thereon. This definition shall apply in
every section of City codes or ordinances that refer to Code Enforcement Board.
Ordinance No.1175 - Page 1 of 3
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SECTION 2: Amendment and Adoption to Section 70.191.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 70-Administration, Article II -City Council, Departments
and Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 8-Code Enforcement Board, by amending the
establishment and composition in Section 70-191, as follows:
business PeF60n, and lay pemens. Pursuant to the authority of the City of Okeechobee set forth in
Florida Statutes Chapter 162.03, the City enacts a system of enforcement of city codes, or such
other duties as assigned by the City Council, and to retain a magistrate to hear, determine and
issue orders on matters of code violations as may be filed by the code officer for the City of
Okeechobee. The definition of magistrate shall apply in every section of City codes or ordinances
that refer to Code Enforcement Board.
SECTION 3: Amendment and Adoption to Section 70-192.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II Code of Ordinances,
Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 70-Administration, Article II -City Council, Departments
and Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 8-Code Enforcement Board, by amending the powers
and duties in Section 70-192, as follows:
A. The code enforcement board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Enforce the land development. To enforce and regulate the subdivision of lands; to
regulate the use of land and water for those land use categories included in the land use
element in the comprehensive plan to ensure their compatibility of adjacent uses and
provide for open space; to provide for protection of potable water well fields; to regulate
areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding and stormwater management; to ensure
the protection of environmentally sensitive lands designed in the comprehensive plan; to
regulate signage; to prove that public facilities and services meet or exceed the standards
set in the capital improvement element of the comprehensive plan, and are available when
needed for development, or that development orders or permits are conditioned on the
availability of these public services; to ensure safe and convenience on -site traffic flow and
parking and to enforce or regulate such other provisions as are mandated by the land
development regulation.
(2) Nearing. To subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to the board's hearings, and to
subpoena evidence and take testimony under oath. To review such evidence and
testimony, and to decide whether or not a violation of these regulations has occurred.
(3) Enforce compliance. To issue orders having the force of law commanding whatever steps
are necessary to bring a violation of these regulations under compliance.
The city attorney shall be legal counsel to the board.
B. The position of magistrate shall be appointed by vote of the City Council after advertising for
same.
(1) The magistrate shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed by the
City Council at any time with or without cause.
(2) The magistrate shall be a member of good standing with the Florida Bar, and be a resident
of Okeechobee County, Florida.
(3) The compensation of the magistrate shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
(4) Although the code board is a quasi-iudicial board, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0114,
the City of Okeechobee requires that at the public code enforcement meetings, the
magistrate allow reasonable comment by members of the public if so requested.
(5) The magistrate shall hear and determine code violations issuing from the code
enforcement officer, and promptly issue its findings of fact, and conclusions of law, at the
public meeting wherein the code violation is heard.
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SECTION 4: Conflict. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5: Severability. If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and
portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for First reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 2nd day of October, 2018.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 16th day of October, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marcos Montes De Oca, City Administra o
Subject: City Council Additional Agenda Item
Date: October 2, 2018
Please add the following item to the October 2, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting
agenda:
NEW BUSINESS
B. Discussion regarding traffic and speeders on local streets — Chief Peterson
(Exhibit 4).
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