1243 #21-003-TA ORDINANCE NO. 1243
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 86
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE;
AMENDING SECTION 86.2, CLARIFYING THE CITY'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE
DIVISION AND JOINING OF LAND IN THE CITY; AMENDING SECTION 86-3,
CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CHAPTER TO INCLUDE JOINING LAND;
AMENDING SECTION 86-4, ADDING A DEFINITION FOR LOT, ADDING A DEFINITION
FOR PARCEL, ADDING A DEFINITION FOR PLATTED PARCEL SPLIT, DELETING THE
DEFINITION FOR PLOT; AMENDING THE TITLE OF ARTICLE II FROM PLANS AND
PLATS TO PLATTING; CHANGING DIVISION 3-SIMPLE LOT SPLIT/DE MINIMIS
SUBDIVISIONS TO ARTICLE III-DE MINIMIS SUBDIVISIONS; AMENDING SECTION 86-
90, CLARIFYING THAT STRUCTURE SETBACKS SHALL BE INCLUDED ON SURVEYS,
PROHIBITING CREATION OF PARCELS WITH SPLIT FUTURE LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS, REQUIRING CONSIDERATION OF UTILITY LINES AND WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEMS; CHANGING DIVISION 4-PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF JOINDER OF LOTS TO ARTICLE IV-JOINDERS;
AMENDING SECTION 86-91 TO PROHIBIT JOINING PARCELS WITH DIFFERENT
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS; CREATING NEW ARTICLE V-PLATTED PARCELS
SPLITS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR DIVIDING EXISTING
PLATTED PARCELS; RENUMBERING EXISTING ARTICLES III, IV, AND V; AMENDING
APPENDIX A OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, AMENDING FORM 18, PROVIDING PLATTED PARCEL SPLIT
APPLICATION STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES; AMENDING APPENDIX C OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, ADDING AN
APPLICATION FEE FOR PLATTED PARCEL SPLITS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; 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Development Regulations in order to address certain inconsistencies or outdated regulations contained in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. 21-003-TA, at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on September 16, 2021, 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 Chapter 86.
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 as follows:
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
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Sec. 86-2. -Jurisdiction of chapter provisions.
The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply to all lands presently within the incorporated limits of the
City, and to any lands which may in the future be annexed to and be made a part of the City. No land shall
be subdivided, , or'coined in any area of the City,
after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived unless such subdivision or ioinin
conforms to the provisions of the regulations of this chapter,the remainder of the City's code of ordinances,
and the City's Comprehensive Plan.
No subdivision, de minimis subdivision, ioindf;r or platted parcel split shall be recognized by the City and
no building permit shall be issued unless the land reconfiguration action has been approved by the City
prior to recording in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.
Sec. 86-3. -Applicability of chapter provisions.
In order to subdivide origin land and file a plat�hereen,except merely to record boundaries of an ownership,
all requirements as set out in this chapter shall be met, and the procedures as set forth in this chapter shall
be followed.
Sec. 86-4. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Alleys means minor ways which are used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or the side of
properties otherwise abutting on a street.
Bicycle way means a right-of-way intended primarily for the use of bicyclists, excluding self-propelled
vehicles.
Building includes the term "structure" and shall be constructed as if followed by the phrase"or part thereof."
City administrator means the person filling the position or his designee.
Code means the unified land development code of the City, volumes 1 through 4.
Cul-de-sac means a minor street intersection with another street at one end and terminating at the other in
a vehicular turnaround.
De minimis subdivision means a division or reconfiguration of land, whether improved or unimproved, into
not more than two contiguous 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.
Developer means a person, or his agent, who undertakes the activities covered by this chapter, particularly
the preparation and presentation of a subdivision plat showing the layout of the land and the improvements
involved thereof. Inasmuch as the subdivision plat is merely a necessary means to the end of ensuring a
satisfactory development, the term "developer" includes the term "subdivider," even though the identity of
persons involved in successive stages of a project may vary.
Developer's agreement means the agreement entered into between the developer and the City, defining in
detail the responsibility of both parties and the conditions for acceptance and recording of the plat. A
developer's agreement may include utility agreements for both water and wastewater.
Easement means a right-of-way granted for limited use of private property for a public or quasi-public
purpose.
Engineer means an engineer licensed in the state and qualified to perform duties for a developer under the
terms of this chapter.
Joinder eflets means any combination of a k)t of FeGGFd, E) parcel of land (or portions thereof) with one or
more other lots, lots of reGGrd, o parcels of land (or portions thereof).
Land includes water surface and land under water.
Lot means a single unit of land in a platted s ibdivision.
Lot depth means the mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lines of a lot or parcel.
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impre ed, Ink) FlOt more than tWe GeRfigUIDUS lets er parcels ef land and whiGh divisieR oF eGonfiguratieR
does net involve the need for a Flew street, or easement for street purpeses, or the es4abloshmeRt o.r
dediootiop of o highway, street or alley-.
Lot width means the horizontal distance between the side lines of a lot or parcel at the depth of the required
front yard or at the front!et property line where no building setback is required.
Parcel means a single unit of land under same ownership. A parcel may contain multiple platted lots and
portions of platted lots.
Plat means a map, diagram, or graphic representation of real property which has been subdivided into lots,
plots or parcels and showing such facilities and public improvements as may be required under this chapter.
The verb "to plat" or"platting" shall mean to make or prepare a plat.
Platted parcel split means a division or reconfiguration of a previously platted parcel, whether improved or
unimproved, 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.
Plot 4RG'u-es the term "'Ot" Or"p@FGel." A lot is alse identified as a single unit in a subdivusion.
Public improvements means any of the following, which are listed only for the purpose of illustration and
emphasis:streets, pavement,with or without curbs and gutters; sidewalks, alleys and alley pavement;water
mains; sanitary wastewater;storm wastewater or storm drainage;electricity;street name signs,street trees,
and similar public requirements or amenities.
Right-of-way (ROW) means lands conveyed or dedicated to the public to be used for a street, alley,
walkway, drainage facility or other public purpose.
Sight distance means the maximum extent of unobstructed vision (in a horizontal plane) along a street
located at any given point on the street.
Street means a way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway,
throughway, road, avenue, boulevard, lane, place, or however otherwise designated. Where width is
designated, such width is right-of-way width.
Street, arterial, means a street or highway used primarily for fast and heavy traffic traveling considerable
distances with a width of right-of-way of 150 feet or more.
Street, collector, means a street with a right-of-way of at least 100 feet which, in addition to giving access
to abutting properties, carries traffic from minor street to the major system of arterial streets and highways,
including the principal entrance street of a residential development and streets for circulation within a
development.
Street, local, means a minor street used primarily for access to abutting properties and not for through traffic
with a right-of-way of at least 50 feet.
Street, marginal access, means a minor street at least 50 feet in width parallel to and adjacent to arterial
streets or highways and which provides access to abutting property and protection from through traffic. A
marginal access street may also be called a frontage or service road.
Subdivision means the division of land into three or more lots, sites, or parcels, any one of which contains
two acres or less in area, or, if a new street or easement for street purposes or the establishment or
dedication of a highway, street, or alleys is involved, any division of a parcel of land. The term "subdivision"
includes resubdivision and, when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process of subdividing or to
the land subdivided. The sale or exchange of small parcels of land to or between adjoining property owners
where such sale or exchange does not create additional lots or parcels shall not be considered a subdivision
of land.
Surety bond means a performance-payment bond, and other instruments of security, furnished to the City
by the developer and the developer's surety that the public improvements will be completed and completed
in accordance with the approved final plat.
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Surveyor means a land surveyor registered in the state, and engaged by the developer to survey and
prepare the plat of the land proposed for subdivision.
Used and occupied include the words "intended," "designed," or"arranged to be used" or"occupied."
Walkway means a right-of-way intended primarily for pedestrians, excluding self-propelled vehicles.
Work means all construction shown or required on the plat as approved as well as all required construction
as shown on approved plans and specifications for all facilities and features of any kind.
Secs. 86-5-86-40. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - PLANS AND PLATS PLATTING
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 86-41. - Preparation of plats.
Sec. 86-42. - Preapplication procedure.
Sec. 86-43. - Procedure of conditional approval of preliminary plat and approval of construction
plans for required improvements.
Sec. 86-44. - Procedure for approval of final plat.
Secs. 86-45-86-70. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - PLATS AND DATA
Sec. 86-71. - Preapplication plans and data for platting.
Sec. 86-72. - Plats and data for conditional acceptance or approval.
Sec. 86-73. - Plats and data for final acceptance or approval.
Sec. 86-74. - Inspection; release of developer's bond.
Secs. 86-75-86-89. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3ARTICLE III. - SIMPi r i nT SP MDE MINIMIS SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 86-90. - Procedure for application submission and approval of a simple lot splwde minimis
subdivision.
(a) Submittal. The City shall consider a proposed let a� rcel split upon submittal of two copies of the
following information:
(1) A cover letter describing the project, 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 )e indicated and the legal owner's authority to apply shall be
included in a certified legal form.
(2) Completed application form.
(3) All applicable fees (See AppE:ndix C, Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and
Charges).
(4) Owner's authorization (if applicable).
(5) 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 and proposed lets parcels and a scaled drawing showing the
intended division, including any existing or required easements and/or restrictions. In the
event a let ap rcel contains .any pFiRGipal GF aGGeSSOFY structures, a survey showing the
structures on the let ap rcel and the setbacks of those structures from the existing and
proposed property lines shall accompany the application; and a metes and bounds
description shall accompany each description.
(6) A statement from the appropriate provider indicating if water and sanitary sewer service
capacity is available to the property.
(b) Standards. All let-split de minimis subdivision requests must conform to the following standards:
(1) The division of land must not increase the number of lets s parcels to greater than two.
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(2) The property that is the subject of the te�de minimis subdivision shall be current in its
ad valorem tax and other assessments due to the City and county.
(3) Each of the newly created lets parcels must meet or exceed all requirements of the zoning
district in which the let ap rcel is located and be consistent with the designated future land
use map category.
(4) Each of the newly created lets parcels must abut a public or private street for the required
minimum street frontage for the type of lot, or as otherwise stated in the City's subdivision
regulations.
(5) Each of the newly created lets parcels must have no encumbrances on the subject property
that would render the newly created lets parcels undevelopable, or would impact the
transfer of title.
(6) If there are existing structures on the subject property, the let split de minimis subdivision
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.
(7) The proposed let ap rcel split must be consistent with surrounding lets parcels. In
determining consistency and compatibility with surrounding lets parcels, the City veil
may consider, among other things, whether the existing or platted lets parcels have been
subdivided; and whether the majority of existing or platted lots parcels are comparable in
size or configuration aleng the came street within 500-feet of the subject let ap rcel an i
the resulting lots are waterfront lots, whether they will be of adequate size to aGGOMModate
o "�"n.
(8) No further division of an approved lot split de minimis subdivision is permitted, unless a
development plan and plat/replat is prepared and submitted in accordance with the City's
subdivision regulations, and this chapter.
(9) A let:-spllt subdivision may not be approved if property taxes are not current for any part of
the property that is the subject of a proposed let:split subdivision.
(10) If sanitary sewer service connection will not be required the resulting parcels shall be of
adequate size to accommodate an appropriately sized onsite wastewater treatment
system. Otherwise a statement must be included from the appropriate provider indicating
that sanitary sewer service is available to the property or can be made available.
(11) Each of the newly created parcels shall not be split zoned or have split future land use
designations.
(12) The newly created parcels shall not share septic facilities and private utility lines shall not
cross property lines.
(c) Approval.
(1) The City Administrator, or his designee, shall review the let spli de minimis subdivision
application and, with input as needed from the City's planning consultant, City staff 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.
(3) 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 lit de minimis subdivision and notify the applicant
aeeerdingly in writing. If not, they may approve the lot split de minimis subdivision with
conditions, or disapprove the lot split de minimis subdivision, and notify the applicant
@GGerdingly in writing.
(d) Actions subsequent to approval. Before a building permit may be issued, the applicant must:
(1) Record the lot split de minimis subdivision in the official records of Okeechobee County;
and
(2) Provide proof of the let-split de minimis subdivision approval by the City administrator.
DIVISION 4 ARTICLE IV. - oQnrFni iQG FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A
JOINDERS OF LOTS
Sec. 86-91.-Procedure for application submission and approval to combine multiple lots or parcels
into one parcel or let.
(a) Submittal. The City shall consider a joinder (hereinafter referred to as a "joinder") upon submittal
of two copies of the following information:
(1) A cover letter describing the project, 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,
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the applicant's interest shall bE: indicated and the legal owner's authority to apply shall be
included in a certified legal form.
(2) Completed application form.
(3) All applicable fees (Appendix C, Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and
Charges).
(4) Owner's authorization (if applicable).
(5) 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 lets parcels and proposed let parcels and a scaled drawing showing
the intended joinder, including any existing or required easements and/or restrictions. In
the event a let ap rcel contains any PFORGOIDGIIerasGessE)Fy structures, a survey showing the
structures on the let ap rcel shall accompany the application; and a metes and bounds
description shall accompany each description.
(6) 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 joinder shall be current in their respective ad
valorem tax and other assessments due to the City and county.
(2) All lots or parcels (or portions thereof) shall be located within the same zoning district and
share the same future land use designation.
(c) Approval.
(1) The City administrator, or his designee, shall review the joinder application and, with input
as needed from the City's planning consultant, City staff and other members of the
technical review committee, determine if the application meets the submittal requirements
of section 86-91 (a).
(2) If the submittal is incomplete, the applicant will be notified of the deficiencies for revision
and resubmittal.
(3) 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 ;he 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-
91(b), they may approve the joinder and notify the applicant aGGerdongly in writing. If not,
they may approve the joinder with conditions, or disapprove the joinder, and notify the
applicant acGerdiRgly in writing.
(d) Actions subsequent to approval. Before a building permit may be issued, the applicant must:
(1) Record the Unity of Title in the official records of Okeechobee County; and
(2) Provide proof of the joinder approval by the City administrator.
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ARTICLE V.— PLATTED PARCEL SPLITS
Sec. 86-92. - Procedure for splitting existing platted parcels.
(a) Submittal. The City shall consider a platted parcel split upon submittal of two copies of the following_
information:
(1) A cover letter describing the project, identifying the protect contact person(s) and any other
information relevant for City';3 staff review. If the applicant is other than the legal owner,
the applicant's interest shall IDe indicated and the legal owner's authority to apply shall be
included in a certified legal form.
(2) Completed application form.
(3) All applicable fees (Appendix C, Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and
Charges).
(4) Owner's authorization (if applicable).
(5) 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 parcel and proposed parcels and a scaled drawing showing the
intended platted parcel split, including any existing or required easements and/or
restrictions. In the event a p lrcel contains any structures, a survey showing the structures
on the parcel and the setbacks of those structures from the existing and proposed property
lines shall accompany the a ) lication.
(6) A statement from the appropriate provider indicating if water and sanitary sewer service
capacity is available to the property.
(b) Standards. All platted parcel split requests must conform to the following standards:
(1) Each of the newly created K>arcels must meet or exceed all requirements of the original
underlying plat.
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(2) The property that is the subiect of the platted parcel split shall be current in ad valorem tax
and other assessments due to the City and county.
(3) Each of the newly created parcels must meet or exceed all requirements of the zoning
district in which the parcel is located and be consistent with the designated future land use
map category.
(4) Each of the newly created parcels must abut a public or private street for the required
minimum street frontage for the type of lot, or as otherwise stated in the City's subdivision
regulations.
(5) Each of the newly created parcels must have no encumbrances on the subject property
that would render the newly created parcels undevelopable or would impact the transfer of
title.
(6) If there are existing structures on the subject property, the platted parcel 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.
(7) The proposed parcel split should be relatively consistent with surrounding parcels In
determining consistency and compatibility with surrounding parcels the City may consider,
among other things, whether the majority of existing parcels are comparable in size
configuration and access road surface type within 500-feet of the subject parcel
(8) Each of the newly created parcels shall not be split zoned or have split future land use
designations.
(9) The newly created parcels shall not share septic facilities and private utility lines shall not
cross property lines.
(10) If sanitary sewer service connection will not be required the resulting parcels shall be of
adequate size to accommodate an appropriately sized onsite wastewater treatment
system. Otherwise, a statement must be included from the appropriate provider indicating
that sanitary sewer service is available to the property or can be made available
(c) Approval.
(1) The City administrator,or his designee shall review the platted parcel split application arn�
with input as needed from the City's planning consultant City staff and other members of
the technical review committee determine if the application meets the submittal
requirements of section 86-92 (a)
(2) If the submittal is incomplete the applicant will be notified of the deficiencies for revision
and resubmittal.
(3) 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 92(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
92(b), they may approve the platted parcel split and notify the applicant in writing If not
they may approve the platted parcel split with conditions or disapprove the platted parcel
split, and notify the applicant in writing_ —
(d) Actions subsequent to approval Before a building permit may be issued the applicant must:
(1) Record the platted parcel split in the official records of Okeechobee County' and
(2) Provide proof of the platted parcel split approval by the City administrator.
Secs. 86-93-86-110. - Reserved.
ARTICLE 14VI. -VARIANCES
Sec. 86.111. - Hardship.
Sec. 86-112. - Large scale development.
Sec. 86.113. - Conditions.
Secs. 86-114-86-140. - Reserved.
ARTICLE tVll. - DESIGN STANDARDS
Sec. 86-141. - Streets.
Sec. 86.142. -Alleys.
Sec. 86-143. - Easements.
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Sec. 86-144. - Blocks.
Sec. 86-145. - Lots.
Sec. 86-146. - Public sites and open spaces.
Secs. 86-147-86-180. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 86-181. - Monuments.
Sec. 86-182. - Storm drainage.
Sec. 86-183. - Clearing and grading rights-oi-way.
Sec. 86-184. - Bridges and culverts.
Sec. 86-185. -Wastewater and water.
Sec. 86-186. - Streets.
SECTION 3: Amendment and Adoption to Appendix A— Applications, Forms, and Content Requirements,
as follows:
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, amending Form 18-De Minimis and Joincer of parcels or lots application, as follows:
APPENDIX A-APPLICATION FORMS AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Form 18. - De Minimis and Subdivision, Platted Parcel Split, or Joinder of ParGels OF 1 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.
G. 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, sr 86-91, or 86-92 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-
901 and 86-91, or 86-92 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 4: Amendment and Adoption to Appendix C-Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and
Charges, as follows:
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 C-Schedule of Land Development
Regulation Fees and Charges, adding Fee Schedule Item 22-Platted Parcel Split, as follows:
APPENDIX C -APPLICATION FORMS AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
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Fee Schedule:
22 Platted Parcel Split $500.00 plus $25.00 per acre
SECTION 5: CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: 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 7: 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 8: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED'for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 261th day of October 2021.
Dowlindk atford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST: ;b
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 16th day of November 2021.
Dowling R. Via ford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lane G miotea, CMC, Cf y Clerk
REVIEW E L SU1=F1 ENCY:
John J. umero, City Attorney
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