1219 LDR #20-002-TAORDINANCE NO. 1219
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING
CHAPTER 70 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING SECTION 70-340, BROADENING THE
APPLICABILITY OF THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING
PETITIONS; AMENDING FORM 1 OF APPENDIX A TO CLARIFY THE
PROCEDURES FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PETITIONS;
AMENDING FORM 3 OF APPENDIX A TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES
FOR ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITIONS; CREATING
FORM 19 IN APPENDIX A TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE
LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS; CREATING FORM 20 IN APPENDIX A TO
PROVIDE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY
INITIATED ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; 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inconsistencies or outdated regulations contained in the Codes; to make amendments to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. 20-002-TA, at a duly
advertised Public Hearing held on September 17, 2020, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before 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; that:
SECTION 1: Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals is true and correct and
incorporated herein by this reference:
SECTION 2: Amendment and Adoption to Section 70-340.
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
70-Administration, Article III -Administrative Procedures and Requirements, Division 4-
Application Requirements, Section 70-340 Findings Required for Granting Petitions as follows:
All petitions for change of land development regulations and change of zoning district
boundary shall be considered in relation to the following criteria, where applicable. In
acting upon a petition, the city council, planning board, or board of adjustment, as
appropriate, shall find that:
(1) The request is not contrary to comprehensive plan requirements.
(2) The use is specifically authorized under the zoning district regulations applied for.
(3) Approval of the request will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
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(4) The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with
adjacent uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
(5) Approval of the request will not adversely affect property values or living
conditions, nor be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent
property.
(6) The use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the
impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood.
(7) Approval of the request will not create a density pattern that would overburden
public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
(8) Approval of the request will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage
problems, or otherwise affect public safety.
(9) The use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
SECTION 3: Amendment and Adoption to Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, Form 1-Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition.
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 Appendix
A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 1-Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Petition as follows:
Appendix A -Application Forms and Content Requirements, Form 1-Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Petition.
1. Petition contents. Comprehensive plan amendment petition shall be submitted on
the appropriate application form and comprises the following:
a. Petitioner's name, address, phone number.
b. Reason for requesting the amendment.
C. Details of the requested amendment.
d. Supplementary supporting information.
e. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to public
hearing.
f. Application fee.
2. Processing. Comprehensive plan amendment petitions are processed as follows:
a. Applicant submits petition to general services department.
b. Administrator reviews petition, initiates processing, issues notice of
planning board public hearing.
C. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to
city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of city council public hearing.
e. City council holds public hearing, renders final decision on petition.
SECTION 4: Amendment and Adoption to Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, Form 3-Zoning District Boundary Change Petition.
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 Appendix
A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 3-Zoning District Boundary Change
Petition as follows:
Appendix A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 3-Zoning District Boundary
Change Petition
1. Petition contents. Zoning district boundary change petition shall be submitted on
the appropriate application form and comprises the following:
a. Petitioner's name, address, phone number.
b. Proof of interest in property.
C. Property survey and location map.
d. Property owner's list.
e. Site development plan.
f. Statement of use.
g. Supplementary supporting information.
h. Impact analysis.
i. Application fee.
2. Processing. Zoning district boundary change petitions are processed as follows:
a. Applicant submits petition to general services department.
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b. Administrator reviews petition, initiates processing, issues notice of
planning board public hearing.
C. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to
city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of city council public hearing.
e. City council holds first public hearing, renders decision.
f. If approved, Administrator issues notice of second city council public
hearing.
g. City council holds second public hearing, renders final decision on petition.
SECTION 5: Addition and Adoption of Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, Form 19-Administratively Initiated Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map Amendment.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, adds herein Part II of the Code of
Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Appendix
A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 19-Administratively Initiated
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment as follows:
Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content Requirements, Form 19_Administratively Initiated
comprehensive plan future land use map amendment.
1. Application contents. Comprehensive plan future land use map amendments
initiated by the City of Okeechobee shall be presented by city staff in a report which
includes the following:
a. List of property owners.
b. Location map identifying subject property.
C. Future Land Use Map identifying subject property.
d. Zoning Map identifying subject property.
e. Legal description of subject property_
f. Reason for amendment.
d. Supplementary supporting information.
e. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to public
hearing.
2. Processing. Administratively initiated comprehensive plan amendment
applications are processed as follows:
a. Staff prepares a report on the proposed map change.
b. Administrator reviews application, initiates processing, issues notice of
public hearing.
C. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to
city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of city council public hearing.
e. City council holds public hearing, renders final decision on application.
SECTION 6: Addition and Adoption of Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, Form 20-Administratively Initiated Zoning District Boundary Change
Petition.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, adds herein Part II of the Code of
Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Appendix
A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 20-Administratively Initiated Zoning
District Boundary Change Petition as follows:
Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content Requirements, Form 20-Administratively Initiated
zoning district boundary change petition.
1. Petition contents. Zoning district boundary changes initiated by the City of
Okeechobee shall be presented by city staff in a report which includes the
following:
a. List of property owners.
b. Location map identifying subject property.
C. Future land use map identifying subject property.
d. Zoning map identifying subject property.
e. Legal description of subject property
f. Reason for rezoning
g. Supplementary supporting information.
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Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is struck throHgh.
h. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to public
hearing.
2. Processing. Administratively initiated zoning district boundary change petitions are
processed as follows:
a. Staff prepares a report on the proposed map change.
b. Administrator reviews staff report, initiates processing, issues notice of
planning board hearing.
C. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to
city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of first city council public hearing.
e. City council holds first public hearing, renders decision.
f. If approved, Administrator issues notice of second city council public
hearing.
9_ City council holds second public hearing, renders final decision.
SECTION 7: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 8: 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 9: Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Council, and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code
of the City of Okeechobee.
SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage.
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 20th day of PQrAober,
2020.
Dowling R. at ord, Jr., Mayor
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Lane amiotea,ICMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 17th day of November,
2020.
Dowling R. W tford, Jr., Mayor
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John FLf6ero, City Attorney
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City of Okeechobee
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Okeechobee, Florida 39974-2903
Publication Dates:
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218
Notices Mailed: 111A
Fax: (863) 763-1686
APPLICATION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Name of Applicant: C!N b f O`?eC'hOh
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Mailing address: 55 ,[ 3td Aveoue ` i(Leec l o f. tun c,
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E-mail address: kuv P 6+11 ipW"ckob"' (I
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Daytime phone(s): Q��a 3-`� ��,3 - 9 Q �-o
Do you own residential property within the City? Yes (_) No
If yes, provide address(es)
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Do you own nonresidential property within the City? Yes No
If yes, provide address(es)
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REQUEST INFORMATION
Request is for: ( Text change to an existing section of the LDRs
(� Addition of a permitted use Deletion of a permitted use
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(� Addition of a special exception use (_) Deletion of a special exception use
() Addition of an accessory use Deletion of an accessory use
Provide a detailed description of text changes to existing section(s) showing deletions in str+keout and
additions in underline format. (This description may be provided on separate sheets if necessary.)
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Provide a detailed listing of use(s) to be added or deleted and the zoning district(s) and section(s) to
be changed. (This description may be provided on separate sheets if necessary.)
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Non-refundable application fee of $500
Note: Resolution No. 98-11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges -
10 When the cost for advertising publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the
established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the city on the application,
the applicant shall pay the actual costs.
Confirmation of Information Accuracy
I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is
for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be
punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the denial of this
application.
Signature Printed Name Date
For questions relating to this application packet, call General Services Dept. at (863)-763-3372, Ext. 218
LDR Amendment Application Page 2 of 3
FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING A
CHANGE IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(Sec. 70-340, LDR page CD70:16 as modified for a text amendment)
It is the Applicant's responsibility to convince the Planning Board/LPA and City Council that approval of the
proposed request is justified. Specifically, the Applicant should provide in his/her application and presentation
sufficient explanation and documentation to convince the reviewing bodies to find that the proposed change
and its likely effects:
1. Are not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements.
2. Are compatible with the intent of the LDRs and specifically the intent of the zoning district(s) affected.
3. Will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
4. Are appropriate for the locations proposed and reasonably compatible with other land uses allowed in the zoning
districts affected, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
5. Will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of
other properties in the zoning district(s) affected or nearby thereto.
6. Can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the
neighborhood.
7. Will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
8. Will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety.
9. Will not inordinately burden properties in the affected zoning districts by unnecessary restrictions.
Your responses to these findings should be as descriptive as possible. Attach additional pages as may be
necessary to adequately make your case. The City will, in the Staff Report, address the request and evaluate
it and the Applicant's submission in light of the above criteria and offer a recommendation for approval or
denial.
LDR Amendment Application Page 3 of 3
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION TEXT AMENDMENT
A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning Board (PB), meeting as the Local
Planning Agency, on Sep. 17, 2020, 6 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 31d Ave, Rm
200, Okeechobee, FL, to consider and receive input on Land Development Regulations (LDR) Petition No. 20-
002-TA proposing to amend: Section 70-340, broadening the applicability of the findings required for granting
petitions; Appendix A; Form 1 to clarify the procedures for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applications;
Form 3 to clarify the procedures for Zoning District Boundary Change Petitions; creating Form 19 to provide
standards and procedures for administratively initiated Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
Amendments; creating Form 20 to provide standards and procedures for administratively initiated Zoning
District Boundary Change Petitions. View the Petition on the website cityofokeechobee.com/public-notice.html,
or at the address above during regular business hours, Mon -Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM, except for holidays. The PB
will offer a recommendation to the City Council for consideration at Public Hearings TENTATIVELY scheduled
for 6 PM on Oct. 20, 2020 and Nov. 17, 2020.
Public Comment: Citizens have options to submit public comments and/or questions by 3:00 PM the
day of the meeting; submit in writing to pburnette@cityofokeechobee.com including your name,
address and topic of comment; or call the General Services Office, 863-763-9824, to dictate your
message to an employee or leave a detailed voice message with a call back number. Comments will be
read aloud during the corresponding item(s) of the meeting. Contact General Services with any
questions. Evidence, testimony and argument which is offered utilizing CMT shall be afforded equal
consideration as if it were offered in person. Persons intending to offer sworn testimony are
responsible for making appropriate arrangements for offering sworn testimony. The public is invited to
attend; seating is limited in accordance with Executive Order #20-193. Municipalities may conduct meetings of
their governing boards without having a quorum of its members present physically or at any specific location,
and utilizing communications media technology (CMT) such as telephone or video conferencing, as provided
by Sec. 120.54(5)(b)2, F.S. The PB may conduct this meeting using CMT to constitute a quorum via
Zoom.com, a web -based virtual meeting platform allows the PB, Staff, and public to participate via laptop,
desktop, smartphone, or telephone. Instructions to participate in the meeting will be published with the
agenda on the website at cityofokeechobee.com/agendas.html. Contact Robin Brock BEFORE 4:30 PM on
the day of the meeting, 863-763-9812 for assistance.
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the PB in support or
opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the
Board Secretary for the City's records. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the PB
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 Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should contact the General Services Office in person or call 863-763-9824, Hearing
Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding.
By: Zoning Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca, Petition No. 20-002-TA
Bobbie Jenkins
From: City Attorney
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 4:54 PM
To: Bobbie Jenkins
Cc: Lane Gamiotea; J.J. Smith
Subject: RE: 20-001-TA AND 20-002-TA
I reviewed the resolutions. No comments or edits. Thank you.
From: Bobbie Jenkins
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 10:49 AM
To: City Attorney <cityattorney@cityofokeechobee.com>
Cc: Lane Gamiotea <Igamiotea@cityofokeechobee.com>; J.J. Smith <jsmith@cityofokeechobee.com>
Subject: RE: 20-001-TA AND 20-002-TA
Importance: High
Good morning! Just following gup to see if you had a chance to review the attached proposed Ordinances? Please let
me know. Thanks!
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814
Direct: (863) 763-9814
Fax: (863) 763-1686
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From: Bobbie Jenkins
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 1:17 PM
To: City Attorney <cityattorney@cityofokeechobee. com>
Cc: Lane Gamiotea <Igamiotea@cityofol<eeciiobee.com>; City -J.J. Smith <ismith@cityofol<eechobee.com>
Subject: FW: 20-001-TA AND 20-002-TA
Good afternoon,
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Please review the draft ordinances we received from the Planner. If changes need to be made, please let me know.
Thanks!
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814
Direct: (863) 763-9814
Fax: (863) 763-1686
NOTICE: Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Okeechobee officials
and employees will be available to the public and media, upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public
records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this office. Instead,
contact our office by phone or in writing.
From: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 12:12 PM
To: Lane Gamiotea<Igamiotea@cityofokeechobee.com>; Bobbie Jenkins<bienl<ins@citvofokeechobee.com>
Cc: Patty Burnette <pburnette@citvofokeechobee.com>; Yesica Montoya <vmontova@cityofokeechobee.com>
Subject: 20-001-TA AND 20-002-TA
Lane,
See attached proposed ordinances 20-001-TA an 20-002-TA. Let us know if you need anything else. Have a great
weekend.
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From: Bobbie Jenkins
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:37 AM
To: Ben Smith
Cc: Lane Gamiotea; City - J.J. Smith
Subject: Nov. 17th Agenda & Exhibits
Attachments: CC Agenda 11 17 20 Ex 4.pdf, CC Agenda 11 17 20 Ex 5.pdf, CC Agenda 11 17 20.pdf
Ben — although you did not attend last night's meeting, I wanted to be sure you had copies of the meeting agenda and
exhibit items for the Text Amendments adopted
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814
Direct: (863) 763-9814
Fax: (863) 763-1686
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NOTICE:
Patty Burnette
From:
Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Sent:
Monday, August 24, 2020 12:26 PM
To:
Patty Burnette
Cc:
Yesica Montoya
Subject:
RE: September 17, 2020 meetings
Patty,
For the Planning Board meeting, I'd like to add two proposed ordinances with the following title blocks:
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 90
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING SECTION 90-162, REVISING
PERMITTED USES IN THE RMH ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING SECTION 90-165, REVISING MINIMUM LOT AND
STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 70
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING SECTION 70-340, BROADENING
THE APPLICABILITY OF THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING PETITIONS; AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING FORM 1 TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES
FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PETITIONS; AMENDING FORM 3 TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHAGE PETITIONS; CREATING FORM 19 TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP
AMENDMENTS; CREATING FORM 20 TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY
INITIATED ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
For the Planning Board workshop, I'd like to proposed one discussion item:
• Strategies to encourage owners of properties zoned holding to request rezoning
20-005-TRC has a few issues, one of which is a setback issue. I put a call in to Steve this morning but have not been able
to speak with him yet. Can you please call me to discuss when you get a chance?
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To: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Staff Report
Land Development Code Text Amendment
Applicant: The City of Okeechobee
Petition No.: 20-002-TA
Staff Report Applicant: City of Okeechobee
LDC Amendment Petition No. 20-002-TA
Based on direction from the Board at the July workshop and discussion of this issue at the August
Workshop, the attached proposed Ordinance presents land development code amendments that
will allow the City of Okeechobee to initiate zoning map changes and future land use map
changes with less requirements than are currently required for map changes requested by
property owners. As staff confirmed with other local governments, no survey is required for a
city initiated rezoning or a city initiated future land use map amendment. Identifying the subject
property on maps and providing a legal description is sufficient. Minor changes to the processing
procedures of applicant -initiated map changes are also proposed in order to more clearly align
with the manner in which requests are actually processed.
In addition to new application requirements proposed in Appendix A, some minor revisions are
also proposed to Section 70-340 in order to broaden the applicability of the required findings for
zoning map changes and land development code changes.
Submitted by:
Benjamin L. Smith, AICP
Sr. Planner
LaRue Planning
September 8, 2020
Planning Board Meeting: September 17, 2020
City Council 1st Reading: (tentative) October 20, 2020
City Council 2nd Reading and Public Hearing: (tentative) November 17, 2020
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Held
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA;
AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 70 OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE;
AMENDING SECTION 70-340, BROADENING THE APPLICABILITY
OF THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING PETITIONS;
AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING FORM 1 TO CLARIFY THE
PROCEDURES FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
PETITIONS; AMENDING FORM 3 TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES
FOR ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITIONS;
CREATING FORM 19 TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY INITIATED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS;
CREATING FORM 20 TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY INITIATED ZONING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 166.01 authorizes cities to establish, coordinate and enforce
zoning and development laws that are necessary for the protection of the public;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee desires to update its Land Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee Land Development Code is intentionally modified to
be relevant and to encourage development and redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee Land Development Code is wholly consistent with
the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Florida Community Planning Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agreed with the recommendation of the Planning Board and
hereby finds such Land Development Code text amendment to be consistent with
the City's Comprehensive Plan and deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants
of said City to amend the Land Development Code as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before 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; that:
SECTION 1: RECITALS ADOPTED. Each of the above stated recitals is true and
correct and incorporated herein by this reference:
SECTION 2: CITY CODE AMENDED. The City of Okeechobee Land Development
Code is hereby revised as follows:
CHAPTER 70—ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE III. — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 4. — APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 70-340. - Findings required for granting petitions.
All petitions for change of land development regulations and change of zoning district boundary shall
be considered in relation to the following criteria, where applicable. In acting upon a petition f
proposed -use, the city council, planning board, or board of adjustment, as appropriate, shall find that:
(1) Theereaues is not contrary to comprehensive plan requirements.
(2) The use is specifically authorized under the zoning district regulations applied for.
(3) T-he-u&eApprovai of the iegues will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
(4) The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses,
and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
(5) T-he-useApproval of the requesi will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor
be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property.
(6) The use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any
nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood.
(7) The--useApprova-I of the reques`: will not create a density pattern that would overburden public
facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
(8) The of the requesi will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems,
or otherwise affect public safety.
(9) The use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
APPENDIX A - APPLICATION FORMS AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Form 1. - Comprehensive plan amendment petition.
1. Petition contents. Comprehensive plan amendment petition shall be submitted on the appropriate
application form and comprises the following:
a. Petitioner's name, address, phone number.
b. Reason for requesting the amendment.
c. Details of the requested amendment.
d. Supplementary supporting information.
e. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to !,public hearing.
f. Application fee.
2. Processing. Comprehensive plan amendment petitions are processed as follows:
a. Applicant submits petition to general services department.
b. Administrator reviews petition, initiates processing, issues notice of 4rstplanning board public
hearing.
c. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of seseedcity council public hearing.
e. City council holds public hearing, renders final decision on petition.
Form 3. - Zoning district boundary change petition.
1. Petition contents. Zoning district boundary change petition shall be submitted on the appropriate
application form and comprises the following:
a. Petitioner's name, address, phone number.
b. Proof of interest in property.
c. Property survey and location map.
d. Property owner's list.
e. Site development plan.
f. Statement of use.
g. Supplementary supporting information.
h. Impact analysis.
i. Application fee.
2. Processing. Zoning district boundary change petitions are processed as 'follows:
a. Applicant submits petition to general services department.
b. Administrator reviews petition, initiates processing, issues notice of #ir-stplanning board public
hearing.
c. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of seseRd-city council public hearing.
e. City council holds first public hearing, renders decision.
f. If approved, Administrator issues notice of second citv council public hearina.
eg. City council holds second public hearing, renders final decision on petition.
Form 19. — Administratively Initiated comprehensive plan future land use map amendment.
1. Petition contents. Comprehensive plan future land use map amendments initiated by the City of
Okeechobee shall be presented by city staff in a report which includes the following:
a. List of property owners.
b. Location map identifying subject property_
c. Future Land Use Map identifying subject property..
d. Zoning Map identifying subject property_
e. Legal description of subject property
f. Reason for amendment
d. Supplementary supporting information.
e. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to public hearing.
2. Processing. Administratively initiated comprehensive plan amendment_ petitions are processed as
follows:
a. Staff prepares a report on the proposed map change.
b. Administrator reviews petition, initiates processing, issues notice ofpublic hearing.
c. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of city council public hearing.
e. City council holds public hearing, renders final decision on petition.
=orm 20. — Administratively Initiated zoning district boundary change petition.
Petition contents. Zoning district boundary changes initiated by the City of Okeechobee shall be
presented by city staff in a report which includes the following:
a. List of property owners.
b. Location map identifying subject property.
c. Future land use map identifying subject property.
d. Zoning map identifying subject property.
e. Legal description of subject property
f. Reason for rezoning
Q. Supplementary supporting information.
h. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to public hearing.
2. Processing. Administratively initiated zoning district boundary change petitions are processed as
follows:
a. Staff prepares a report on the proposed map change.
b. Administrator reviews staff report, initiates processing, issues notice of planning board hearing.
c. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of first city council public hearing`
e. City council holds first public hearing, renders decision.
d. If approved, Administrator issues notice of second city council public hearing_
f. City council holds second public hearing, renders final decision.
SECTION 3: CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: INCLUSION IN THE CODE. It is the intention of the City Council, and it is
hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a
part of the Code of the City of Okeechobee.
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 day of
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this day of
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John Fumero, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Ordinance No. 2020-XX Page 5 of 5
_ PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Nor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The Planning Staff Report with the full details will be posted here by Friday, September
11, 2020. We apologize for any inconveniences.
Land Development Regulations (LDR) Petition No 20-002-TA: AMENDING DIVISION
4 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 70 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING SECTION 70-340, BROADENING THE
APPLICABILITY OF THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING PETITIONS;
AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING FORM 1 TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PETITIONS; AMENDING FORM 3 TO
CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE
PETITIONS; CREATING FORM 19 TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE
MAP AMENDMENTS; CREATING FORM 20 TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY INITIATED ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Bobbie Jenkins
From:
Bobbie Jenkins
Sent:
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 3:03 PM
To:
Marcos Montes De Oca; Robin Brock; India Riedel; Melissa Henry; Kim Barnes; Patty
Burnette; Gail Neu; Robert Peterson; Donald Hagan; Jeanna Kovac; Terisa Garcia; Justin
Bernst; dvause@saol9.org; Herb Smith; Fred Sterling; Sue Christopher; PW - Marvin
Roberts; Jim LaRue; Ben Smith; LaRue - Gloria; Jeff Newell; David Allen; Kay Matchett;
Karen Harris (harrisk@circuitl9.org); Dawn Hoover; 'Cnty Planner'; Aurelio Almazan;
Belen Reyna; Police - Cesar Romero; Dawn Wendt; vikki.okeefe@pol9.org
Cc:
Lane Gamiotea; City - J.J. Smith
Subject:
City of Okeechobee Code Book Update
Attachments:
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Good afternoon,
Attached you'll find Ordinance No. 1218 & No. 1219, adopted at the November 17th Council meeting.
Please refer to this language as the most recent and correct. Also, make the necessary changes to your code book until
the Ordinances are supplemented to the Code.
Should you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's office.
Have a great day!
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814
Direct: (863) 763-9814
Fax: (863) 763-1686
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records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this office. Instead,
contact our office by phone or in writing.
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THIS ORDINANCE HAS NOT BEEN SUPPLEMENTED
TO THE CODE. PLEASE REFER TO THE LANGUAGE
IN THIS ORDINANCE AS THE MOST RECENT AND
CURRENT.
ORDINANCE NO. 1219
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING
CHAPTER 70 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING SECTION 70-340, BROADENING THE
APPLICABILITY OF THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING
PETITIONS; AMENDING FORM 1 OF APPENDIX A TO CLARIFY THE
PROCEDURES FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PETITIONS;
AMENDING FORM 3 OF APPENDIX A TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES
FOR ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITIONS; CREATING
FORM 19 IN APPENDIX A TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE
LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS; CREATING FORM 20 IN APPENDIX A TO
PROVIDE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY
INITIATED ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; 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. 20-002-TA, at a duly
advertised Public Hearing held on September 17, 2020, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before 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; that:
SECTION 1: Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals is true and correct and
incorporated herein by this reference:
SECTION 2: Amendment and Adoption to Section 70-340.
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
70-Administration, Article III -Administrative Procedures and Requirements, Division 4-
Application Requirements, Section 70-340 Findings Required for Granting Petitions as follows:
All petitions for change of land development regulations and change of zoning district
boundary shall be considered in relation to the following criteria, where applicable. In
acting upon a petition, the city council, planning board, or board of adjustment, as
appropriate, shall find that:
(1) The request is not contrary to comprehensive plan requirements.
(2) The use is specifically authorized under the zoning district regulations applied for.
(3) Approval of the request will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
Ordinance No. 1219 - Page 1 of 4
Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is ekusktMo4o.
THIS ORDINANCE HAS NOT BEEN SUPPLEMENTED ^
TO THE CODE, PLEASE REFER TO THE LANGUAGE
IN THIS ORDINANCE AS THE MOST RECENT AND
CURRENT,
(4) The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with
adjacent uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
(5) Approval of the request will not adversely affect property values or living
conditions, nor be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent
property.
(6) The use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the
impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood.
(7) Approval of the request will not create a density pattern that would overburden
public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
(8) Approval of the request will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage
problems, or otherwise affect public safety.
(9) The use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
SECTION 3: Amendment and Adoption to Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, Form 1-Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition.
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 Appendix
A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 1-Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Petition as follows:
Appendix A -Application Forms and Content Requirements, Form 1-Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Petition.
1. Petition contents. Comprehensive plan amendment petition shall be submitted on
the appropriate application form and comprises the following:
a. Petitioner's name, address, phone number.
b. Reason for requesting the amendment.
C. Details of the requested amendment.
d. Supplementary supporting information.
e. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to public
hearing.
f. Application fee.
2. Processing. Comprehensive plan amendment petitions are processed as follows:
a. Applicant submits petition to general services department.
b. Administrator reviews petition, initiates processing, issues notice of
planning board public hearing.
C. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to
city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of city council public hearing.
e. City council holds public hearing, renders final decision on petition.
SECTION 4: Amendment and Adoption to Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, Form 3-Zoning District Boundary Change Petition.
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 Appendix
A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 3-Zoning District Boundary Change
Petition as follows:
Appendix A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 3-Zoning District Boundary
Change Petition
1. Petition contents. Zoning district boundary change petition shall be submitted on
the appropriate application form and comprises the following:
a. Petitioner's name, address, phone number.
b. Proof of interest in property.
C. Property survey and location map.
d. Property owner's list.
e. Site development plan.
f. Statement of use.
g. Supplementary supporting information.
h. Impact analysis.
i. Application fee.
2. Processing. Zoning district boundary change petitions are processed as follows:
a. Applicant submits petition to general services department.
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b. Administrator reviews petition, initiates processing, issues notice of
planning board public hearing.
C. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to
city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of city council public hearing.
e. City council holds first public hearing, renders decision.
f. If approved, Administrator issues notice of second city council public
hearing.
g. City council holds second public hearing, renders final decision on petition.
SECTION 5: Addition and Adoption of Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, Form 19-Administratively Initiated Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map Amendment.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, adds herein Part II of the Code of
Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Appendix
A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 19-Administratively Initiated
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment as follows:
Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content Requirements, Form 19-Administratively Initiated
comprehensive plan future land use map amendment.
1. Application contents. Comprehensive plan future land use map amendments
initiated by the City of Okeechobee shall be presented by city staff in a report which
includes the following:
a. List of property owners.
b. Location map identifying subject property.
C. Future Land Use Map identifying subject property.
d. Zoning Map identifying subject property.
e. Legal description of subject property.
f_ Reason for amendment.
d. Supplementary supporting information.
e. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to public
hearing.
2. Processing. Administratively initiated comprehensive plan amendment
applications are processed as follows:
a. Staff prepares a report on the proposed map change.
b. Administrator reviews application, initiates processing, issues notice of
public hearing.
C. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to
city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of city council public hearing.
e. City council holds public hearing, renders final decision on application.
SECTION 6: Addition and Adoption of Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, Form 20-Administratively Initiated Zoning District Boundary Change
Petition.
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, adds herein Part 11 of the Code of
Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Appendix
A -Applications Forms and Content Requirements, Form 20-Administratively Initiated Zoning
District Boundary Change Petition as follows:
Appendix A -Applications, Forms, and Content Requirements, Form 20-Administratively Initiated
zoning district boundary change petition.
1. Petition contents. Zoning district boundary changes initiated by the City of
Okeechobee shall be presented by city staff in a report which includes the
following:
a. List of property owners.
b. Location map identifying subject property.
C. Future land use map identifying subject property.
d. Zoning map identifying subject property.
e. Legal description of subject property
f. Reason for rezoning
g. Supplementary supporting information.
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h. Information and documents requested by city administrator prior to public
hearing.
Processing. Administratively initiated zoning district boundary change petitions are
processed as follows:
a. Staff prepares a report on the proposed map change.
b. Administrator reviews staff report, initiates processing, issues notice of
planning board hearing.
C. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to
city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of first city council public hearing.
e. City council holds first public hearing, renders decision.
f. If approved, Administrator issues notice of second city council public
hearing.
9_ City council holds second public hearing, renders final decision.
SECTION 7: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 8: 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 9: Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Council, and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code
of the City of Okeechobee.
SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage.
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 201h day of O 4ober,
2020.
Dowling R. at ord, Jr., Mayor
AjT,T�ST: �
Lane tGamiotea,-1CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 17th day of November,
2020.
ATT ST:
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Lane Gamiote , CMC, City Clerk
REVVIIEWED LEGAL SUFFICIE
John F rfiero, City Attorney
Dowling R. W "tford, Jr, Mayor
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