2018-07 Amend Res. 98-09 (LDR Appendix A)RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO,
98-09, AS AMENDED, APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH ADOPTS AND
ESTABLISHES ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; WHICH INCLUDES FORMS AND PROCEDURES FOR
INCLUSION IN PETITIONS FOR REVIEW FOR LAND USES, DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND
RELATED PETITIONS, AS PERMITTED BY THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF FORM 18, DE MINIMIS AND JOINDER OF PARCELS OR
LOTS APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, upon recommendation of the Planning Board, has
recently enacted Ordinance No. 1170 to amend Chapter 86, Code of Ordinances, to provide for application
and approval procedures for the establishment and approval of de minimis lot splits, as well as to permit
joinder of multiple lots into a single lot; and
WHEREAS, in order to guide and direct City staff in processing such applications it is necessary to establish
application forms and procedures, to provide background information surrounding the applicant and the
parcel or lots affected, and to require such other information, studies or documentation as necessary for the
particular circumstances pertaining to the parcel(s) or lot(s),
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: That the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida hereby adopts this resolution to effect the
following changes and/or additions to Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances, as follows:
APPENDIX A -APPLICATION FORMS AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Form 18. De Minimis and Joinder of parcels or lots Application.
1. Application contents. An application for De Minimis splitting of lots or parcels of lands within the City of
Okeechobee, or for an application for Joinder of lots or parcels into a single lot shall be submitted on the
appropriate application form, and comprises the following:
a. Applicant's name, address, and phone number,
b. Proof of legal interest in the property, and if an agent, a notarized authorization to act signed by the
owner of record as set forth in the records of the property appraiser.
c. Property identification number, survey (if requested), and location map.
d, A cover letter describing the proposed project and the reason(s) and necessity for the change.
e. Any additional information as determined by City staff as relevant to the particular circumstances of
the subject property, including any of the information required in Appendix B to these regulations.
f. Any information as contained in Code of Ordinances Chapter 86, Sections 86-90 and 86-91 as
adopted by Ordinance No. 1170.
g_ Application fee(s).
2. Processing of Application. De Minimis and Joinder Applications are processed as follows:
a. Applicant submits Application to General Services Department.
b. The City Administrator, or his designee, reviews the Application, and with input from City staff,
Building Department, or the City's Planning Consultant, will determine if the Application meets the
requirements of Chapter 86, Sections 86-90 or 86-91, Code of Ordinances.
c. If the applicant provides all information and documentation as requested, as well as Application fees,
and otherwise complies with the requirements of Chapter 86, Sections 86-90 and 86-91, Code of
Ordinances, the City Administrator, or his designee, shall approve the Application for final completion
as submitted, or with conditions thereto, as set forth in the pertinent Ordinance.
SECTION 2: Conflict. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: Severability. If any provision or portion of this Resolution is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this
Resolution shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in Regular Session this 27th day of November, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lane amiotea, C, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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John R. Cook, City Attorney
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Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor