2023-12-05 VI. A. Ord No 1281, Exhibit 5 • •
Exhibit 5
12/05/2023
ORDINANCE NO. 1281
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA,
PROHIBITING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE CITY
OF OKE.ECHOBEE AS SUBMITTED IN LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION (LDR) TEXT AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 23-004-TA;
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 66 GENERAL
PROVISIONS, SECTION 66-1 DEFINITIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 90
ZONING, ARTICLE III DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
DIVISION 7 LIGHT COMMERCIAL (CLT) DISTRICT SECTION 90-252
PERMITTED USES, DIVISION 8 HEAVY COMMERCIAL (CHV) DISTRICT
SECTION 90-282 PERMITTED USES, DIVISION 9 CENTRAL BUSINESS
(CBD) DISTRICT SECTION 90-312 PERMITTED USES, AND DIVISION 10
INDUSTRIAL (IND) DISTRICT SECTION 90-342 PERMITTED USES;
PROVIDING FOR EXISTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
NONCONFORMING; 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
(No.) 716, as amended, known as the LDRs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has a legitimate interest in periodic review of its
Ordinances and LDRs in order to address certain inconsistencies or outdated regulations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 LDR Text
Amendment Application No. 23-004-TA, at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on
September 21, 2023, 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 LDRs more consistent and responsive to the needs of the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS,on June 16, 2014, Florida's Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014 became law.
This act legalized the cultivation, production,and dispensing of a low-THC derivative product
of marijuana for"qualified patients"; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1163 which amended
the City's LDRs to identify Medical Marijuana Dispensaries as a use permitted within certain
zoning districts in the City; and
WHEREAS,the City Council desires to prohibit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in all zoning districts
of the City of Okeechobee, Florida pursuant to Florida Statutes (F.S.) Section
381.986(11)(b)(1) as amended and succeeded; and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of this Ordinance, underlined type shall denote additions to and strike
through shall denote deletions from the original text.
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:
Ordinance No. 1281, Page 1 of 4
If applicable,language to be added is underlined.
If applicable,language to be deleted is struck through
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SECTION 1: RECITALS.
The foregoing "whereas" clauses are incorporated herein as legislative findings by this
reference and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes.
SECTION 2: AMENDMENT TO CODE CHAPTER 66.
That Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-LDRs, Chapter 66 General Provisions,
Section 66-1. Definitions, is hereby amended to add the following:
Medical marijuana dispensary means a facility licensed or registered by the Florida
Department of Health that dispenses medical marijuana or products containing marijuana
and related supplies,to qualifying patients or their caregivers, pursuant to statute.A medical
marijuana dispensing facility does not cultivate process, transfer, or prepare any form of
marijuana or marijuana product.
SECTION 3: AMENDMENT TO CODE CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE III.
That Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-LDRs, Chapter 90 Zoning, Article III
Districts and District Regulations, is hereby amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 7. CLT DISTRICT
Section 90-252. Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the CLT district:
(1) Professional office, business office, medical office.
(2) Retail store, retail service.
(3) Personal service.
(4) Craft studio.
(5) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi-use building or shopping center.
(6) Pet grooming.
(7) Convenience store.
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DIVISION 8. CHV DISTRICT
Section 90-282. Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the CHV district:
(1) Professional office, business office, medical office.
(2) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise.
(3) Restaurant, take-out restaurant, cafe.
(4) Personal service.
(5) Dry cleaner/laundry, Laundromat.
(6) Funeral home.
(7) Hotel, motel.
(8) Private club, nightclub and bar.
(9) Craft studio.
(10) Business school.
(11) Commercial indoor recreation.
(12) Commercial parking garage or lot, taxi stand, bus terminal.
(13) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi-use building or shopping center.
(14) Taxidermist.
(15) Pet grooming.
(16) Convenience store.
(17) Indoor auction house.
484 Medical marijuana-dispensary as defined and regulated in F.S. §381.986.
49} (18) Pawnshop.
DIVISION 9. CBD DISTRICT
Section 90-312. Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the CBD district:
(1) Professional office, business office, medical office.
(2) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise.
(3) Restaurant, take-out restaurant, cafe.
(4) Personal service.
(5) Dry cleaner, laundry.
(6) Private club, nightclub, bar.
(7) Craft studio.
(8) Business school.
(9) Commercial indoor recreation.
Ordinance No. 1281, Page 2 of 4
If applicable,language to be added is underlined.
If applicable,language to be deleted is
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(10) Commercial parking garage or lot.
(11) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi-use building or shopping center.
{12} Medical marijuana-dispensary as defined and regulated in F.S., § 381.986.
DIVISION 10. IND DISTRICT
Section 90-342. Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the IND district:
(1) Business office.
(2) Business school.
(3) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise.
(4) Research laboratory.
(5) Manufacturing, processing, except those which produce explosives.
(6) Mechanical and repair services.
(7) Bulk storage of nonhazardous material.
(8) Off-site sign.
(9) Outdoor sales and storage, building contractor.
(10) Wholesale sales and distribution.
(11) Enclosed warehouse and storage.
(12) Commercial laundry, dry cleaner.
(13) Printing.
(14) Auto service station, car wash.
(15) Drive-through service.
(16) Parking garage, parking lot.
(17) Radio, television or cable reception, transmission or operational facilities.
(18) Veterinary service.
(19) Railroad facilities.
(20) Public utility.
(21) Public facility.
(22) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi-use building or shopping center.
(23) Restaurant, take-out restaurant, cafe.
(24) Barbershop, beauty shop.
(25) Dry cleaner/laundry.
(26) Nail care.
(27) Shoe repair.
(28) Tailor.
(29) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature on properties on which there is an active
agricultural exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not
later than September 19, 2013.
(30) Retail pool supplies and equipment, (including storage of chemicals for use and/or
retail sale).
(31) Water treatment services, (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale).
(32) Pest control (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale).
{33} Medical marijuana dispensary as defined and regulated in F.S., §381.986.
(34} (33) Pawnshop.
{35} (34) Bar.
SECTION 4: EXISTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES NONCONFORMING.
Existing medical marijuana dispensary facilities shall be considered nonconforming uses as
of the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: CONFLICT.
All ordinances or parts or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and made a part of the City of Okeechobee
Code of Ordinances,that the Sections may be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such
intentions; and the word"Ordinance"may be changed to"Section"or other appropriate word.
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 be effective upon final adoption on second reading.
Ordinance No. 1281, Page 3 of 4
It applicable,language to be added is underlined.
If applicable,language to be deleted is strucklMough
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INTRODUCED at a Public Hearing for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 7th day
of November 2023. Roll Call Vote:
Yes No Abstained Absent
Council Member Chandler:
Council Member/Vice Mayor Clark:
Council Member Jarriel:
Council Member McAuley:
Mayor Watford:
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC
City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second Reading and Final Public Hearing this 5th day of December
2023. Roll Call Vote:
Yes No Abstained Absent
Council Member Chandler:
Council Member/Vice Mayor Clark:
Council Member Jarriel:
Council Member McAuley:
Mayor Watford:
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC
City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John J. Fumero, City Attorney
Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P.A.
Ordinance No. 1281, Page 4 of 4
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If applicable,language to be deleted is skask through
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL PLAT ADOPTION CONTINUED
A. Continued. There were no public comments. For clarification, the final plat will not be executed by City
officials until the contingencies stated above have been approved by the City's Planner, Reviewing
Engineer, and Surveyor.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:14 P.M.
VII. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
PERMITTED USES IN SEVERAL ZONING DISTRICTS AT 7:14 P.M.
A. Motion by Vice Mayor Clark, second by Council Member Jarriel to read by title only, proposed Ordinance
No. 1281, Land Development Regulation (LDR) Text Amendment Application No. 23-004-TA, adding a
definition for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, removing them as permitted uses in the following zoning
districts: Light Commercial (CLT), Heavy Commercial (CHV), Commercial Business District (CBD), and
Industrial (IND); and existing facilities to be considered nonconforming [as presented in Exhibit 7].
Motion Carried Unanimously.
City Attorney Greg Hyden read the title of proposed Ordinance No. 1281 into the record as follows: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, PROHIBITING MEDICAL MARIJUANA
DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AS SUBMITTED IN LDR TEXT AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 23-004-TA; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 66 GENERAL
PROVISIONS, SECTION 66-1 DEFINITIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 90 ZONING, ARTICLE III
DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 7 CLT DISTRICT SECTION 90-252
PERMITTED USES, DIVISION 8 CHV DISTRICT SECTION 90-282 PERMITTED USES, DIVISION 9
CBD SECTION 90-312 PERMITTED USES, AND DIVISION 10 IND DISTRICT SECTION 90-342
PERMITTED USES; PROVIDING FOR EXISTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
NONCONFORMING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion by Council Members Chandler, second by Vice Mayor Clark, to approve the first reading and set
December 5, 2023, as the Final Public Hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1281.
Mrs. Raia Black asked whether the Ordinance allowed or prohibited medical marijuana dispensaries.
Mayor Watford responded it would prohibit the operation of any new dispensaries and existing ones
would be nonconforming uses. Roll Call Vote: Chandler-Yea, Clark-Yea, Jarriel-Yea, McAuley-Yea,
Watford-Yea.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:19 P.M
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mr. David Ramdon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Medical Sanitation, a biomedical
waste facility, is interested in purchasing property within the City's Commerce Center to expand his
business. The Council previously declined the offer when informally made through Administrator Ritter.
In an effort to explain the method and processing used, Mr. Ramdon gave a detailed explanation, utilizing
photographs in a 21-slide presentation, labeled as Exhibit 15. The consensus of the Council was to
reconsider selling property within the Commerce Center to Mr. Ramdon, this item will be
discussed at a future meeting.
B. Ms. Kaylee King, President of the Okeechobee County Economic Development Council, provided a
quarterly update which included a brief overview of their mission, purpose, and membership.Activity from
July through October 2023 included 30 business meetings, one site visit, 15 speaking engagements, one
new project, and continued work on 12 active projects. Business support for Fiscal Year 2022-23 included
29 prospects. Future projects for 2023-24 include Business Retention and Expansion Program, Positive
Community Campaign, Site Selection Inventory-Utility Capacity, support of Okeechobee Junior
Leadership Program, Career Fair 2024, Treasure Coast Makers Workforce Campaign, Indian River State
College Data Campus Initiative, and continued support of Policom Objectives. The power point is labeled
as Exhibit 14, this was for informational purposes only, no official action required.
C. Motion and second by Council Members McAuley and Jarriel to read by title only, proposed Ordinance
No. 1282, Abandonment of Right-of-Way (R-O-W) Petition No. 23-002-AC, for the alleyway laying N to
S between Lots 3 through 6 and 9 through 12 of Block 34, FIRST ADDITION TO S OKEECHOBEE, Plat
Book (PB) 1, Page (PG) 17, Okeechobee County Public Records. Application submitted by Steven M.
Guelff, on behalf of property owners, Guelff Family Limited Partnership and Porter Holdings of
Okeechobee. The property is located between S Parrott and SW 2nd AVE and SW 17th and 18th ST [as
presented in Exhibit 8]. Motion Carried Unanimously.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023,CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, PAGE 3 OF 5
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s PLANNING BOARD MEETING
`=. ,:,,;'''. SEPTEMBER 21 , 2023
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hoover called the regular meeting of the Planning Board for the City of
Okeechobee to order on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 6:07 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, located at 55 Southeast (SE) Third Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
II. ATTENDANCE
Roll was taken by Board Secretary Patty Burnette. Chairperson Dawn Hoover, Board
Members Phil Baughman, Carl Berlin, Jr., Karyne Brass, and Alternate Board Members
Jon Folbrecht and Jim Shaw were present. Vice Chairperson Doug McCoy, and Board
Member Mac Jonassaint were absent without consent. Chairperson Hoover moved
Alternate Board Members Folbrecht and Shaw to voting position.
III. AGENDA
A. There were no items added, deferred, or withdrawn from the agenda.
B. Motion by Member Folbrecht, seconded by Member Shaw to approve the agenda
as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. There were no comment cards submitted for public participation.
IV. MINUTES
A. Motion by Member Baughman, seconded by Member Folbrecht to dispense with the
reading and approve the June 15, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
V. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:09 P.M.
A. Consider Land Development Regulations (LDR) Text Amendment Application No.
23-002-TA, which proposes to amend Chapter 78, Land Development Standards,
Article IV, Stormwater Management, to reflect required changes adopted by the
State on stormwater management regulations.
1. City Attorney Stephen Conteaguero with Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris &
Fumero, briefly reviewed the proposed ordinance stating this is to bring the
existing City LDR into conformance with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection. This ordinance is to help protect the City's
resources from the harmful effects of unmanaged stormwater runoff. It also
addresses illicit discharges and post construction run off.
2. No public comments were offered.
3. No Ex-Parte disclosures were offered.
4. Motion by Member Folbrecht, seconded by Member Berlin to recommend
approval to the City Council for LDR Text Amendment Application No. 23-
002-TA, as presented in [Exhibit 1]. The recommendation will be forwarded
to the City Council for consideration at Public Hearings, tentatively scheduled
for October 17, 2023, and November 21, 2023. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
B. Consider LDR Text Amendment Application No. 23-004-TA, which proposes to
amend Section 66-1 , adding a definition for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and
Zoning Districts Permitted Uses Section's 90-252 for Light Commercial, 90-282 for
Heavy Commercial, 90-312 for Central Business District, and 90-342 for Industrial,
to prohibit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in the City.
1. City Attorney Conteaguero briefly reviewed the proposed ordinance stating
this proposed language would prohibit Medical Marijuana dispensaries in all
zoning districts in the City and any existing ones would be considered non-
conforming uses. Should an existing facility be sold, then the use would not
be permitted.
2. No public comments were offered.
3. No Ex-Parte disclosures were offered.
4. Motion by Member Berlin, seconded by Member Shaw to recommend
approval to the City Council for LDR Text Amendment Application No. 23-
004-TA, as presented in [Exhibit 2]. The recommendation will be forwarded
to the City Council for consideration at Public Hearings, tentatively scheduled
for November 7, 2023, and December 5, 2023. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
CHAIRPERSON HOOVER CLOSED THE PULIC HEARING AT 6:24 P.M.
September 21, 2023, Planning Board Meeting Page 1 of 2
• • Exhibit 2, September 21, 2023
City of Okeechobee Date: (''t. t L Petition No. 93_ -Pt'
General Services Department Fee Paid: " Jurisdiction: pg E C('
55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Room 101 1 S` Hearing: 2"d Nearing: 'r 'f 13
Okeechobee, Florida 39974-2903
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218 Publication Dates: _ I
Fax: (863) 763-1686 Notices Mailed:
APPLICATION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
APPLICANT INFORMATION
1 I Name of Applicant: 1 i.11uLr"IZt +=
2 Mailing address: -- 3 rd- Veuiu
3 E-mail address:
4 Daytime phone(s):
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 sttikeout and
additions in underline format. (This description may be provided on separate sheets if necessary.)
,lee (riciTt tuL.� pAD LA,
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LDR Amendment Application Page 1 of 3
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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.)
:�. . l ach d pitt pO: .CL ar tend ettiatl i.661
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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
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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 66- General Provisions, Section 66-1. — Definitions, to add
the following:
Medical marijuana dispensary means a facility licensed or registered by the Florida Department of Health that
dispenses medical marijuana or products containing marijuana and related supplies, to qualifying patients or
their caregivers, pursuant to statute. A medical marijuana dispensing facility does not cultivate process,
transfer, or prepare any form of marijuana or marijuana product.
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 90-Zoning, Article Ill - Districts and District Regulations,
Division 7— Light Commercial (CLT) District as follows:
Sec.90-252.-Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the CLT district:
(1) Professional office, business office, medical office.
(2) Retail store, retail service.
(3) Personal service.
(4)Craft studio.
(5)Storefront church located in a unit in a multi-use building or shopping center.
(6) Pet grooming.
(7) Convenience store.
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 90-Zoning, Article III - Districts and District Regulations,
Division 8— Heavy Commercial (CHV) District as follows:
Sec.90-282.-Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the CHV district:
(1) Professional office, business office, medical office.
(2) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise.
(3) Restaurant,take-out restaurant,cafe.
(4) Personal service.
(5) Dry cleaner/laundry, Laundromat.
(6) Funeral home.
(7) Hotel, motel.
(8) Private club, nightclub and bar.
(9) Craft studio.
(10) Business school.
(11)Commercial indoor recreation.
(12)Commercial parking garage or lot,taxistand, bus terminal.
(13) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi-use building or shopping center.
(14)Taxidermist.
(15) Pet grooming.
(16)Convenience store.
(17) Indoor auction house.
(19}(18) Pawnshop.
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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 90-Zoning, Article Ill - Districts and District
Regulations, Division 9— Central Business (CBD) District as follows:
Sec.90-312.-Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the CBD district:
(1) Professional office, business office, medical office.
(2) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise.
(3) Restaurant,take-out restaurant,cafe.
(4) Personal service.
(5) Dry cleaner, laundry.
(6) Private club, nightclub, bar.
(7) Craft studio.
(8) Business school.
(9) Commercial indoor recreation.
(10) Commercial parking garage or lot.
(11)Storefront church located in a unit in a multi-use building or shopping center.
and regulated in F.S., §381.986.
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 90-Zoning, Article Ill - Districts and District
Regulations, Division 10— Industrial (IND) District as follows:
Sec.90-342.-Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the IND district:
(1) Business office.
(2) Business school.
(3) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise.
(4) Research laboratory.
(5) Manufacturing, processing, except those which produce explosives.
(6) Mechanical and repair services.
(7) Bulk storage of nonhazardous material.
(8) Off-site sign.
(9)Outdoor sales and storage, building contractor.
(10)Wholesale sales and distribution.
(11) Enclosed warehouse and storage.
(12)Commercial laundry, dry cleaner.
(13) Printing.
(14)Auto service station,car wash.
(15) Drive-through service.
(16) Parking garage, parking lot.
(17) Radio,television or cable reception,transmission or operational facilities.
(18)Veterinary service.
(19) Railroad facilities.
(20) Public utility.
(21) Public facility.
(22) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi-use building or shopping center.
(23) Restaurant,take-out restaurant,cafe.
(24) Barbershop, beauty shop.
(25) Dry cleaner/laundry.
(26) Nail care.
(27) Shoe repair.
(28)Tailor.
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(29) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption, which was
granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than September 19, 2013.
(30) Retail pool supplies and equipment, (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale).
(31) Water treatment services, (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale).
(32) Pest control(including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale).
(31)(33) Pawnshop.
( 5}(34) Bar.
Existing medical marijuana dispensary facilities shall be considered non-conforming uses.
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Morgan elected Okeechobee CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
NOTICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT
School Board chair REGULATIONS CHANGE
�s -.A I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
"wVe FL,will conduct a FINAL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING
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1a r the following proposed Ordinance (No. 1281), prohibiting the operation of
. , medical marijuana dispensaries within the City Limits:
ae.' ;,, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA,PROHIB-
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1923-2023 ITING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE CITY OF
Okeechobee
xiKi,school OKEECHOBEE AS SUBMITTED IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION
.. (LDR) TEXT AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 23-004-TA; AMENDING
• THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 66 GENERAL PROVISIONS,
Okeechobee County School Board members with OHS principal Lauren Myers.[Photo by Richard SECTION 66-1 DEFINITIONS;AMENDING CHAPTER 90 ZONING,ARTI-
Marion/Lake Okeechobee News] CLE III DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 7 LIGHT
By Richard Marion accredited institution Principal Leadership COMMERCIAL (CLT) DISTRICT SECTION 90-252 PERMITTED USES,
LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS back in 1923. Award program was DIVISION El HEAVY COMMERCIAL (CHV) DISTRICT SECTION 90-282
OKEECHOBEE— It's special being established by Florida
Malissa Morgan was able to celebrate our TaxWatch to identify PERMITTED USES, DIVISION 9 CENTRAL BUSINESS(CBD)DISTRICT
elected Okeechobee 100 years on the same principals around the SECTION 90-312 PERMITTED USES, AND DIVISION 10 INDUSTRIAL
County School Board year that we are break- state who have had the (IND)DISTRICT SECTION 90-342 PERMITTED USES; PROVIDING FOR
chair during the board's ing ground on a new greatest impact on their
Nov. 14 meeting. high school,"said OHS students,in parts•of the EXISTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES NONCONFORMING;
Board member Jill principal Lauren Myers. state where educational PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PRO-
Our community is success can transform a
Holcomb was elected unique in that we have community. VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. •
as the board's vice chair only one high school.So Myers will be rec-
for the upcoming year. every single employee ognized at an awards This PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Tuesday, December 5,2023,at 6
The Okeechobee and every single student ceremony in Winter ,d
PM, or as soon thereafter possible,at City Hall,55 SE 3 AVE, Room 200, •
County School Board can celebrate this." Park next year and
also recognized Principal Myers will receive a$1,000 Okeechobee, FL. The public is invited to attend the PUBLIC HEARING
Okeechobee High was also selected by cash prize and will also and be heard on all matters.
School for celebrating Florida Taxwatch as have the opportunity
it's 100th year of ac- one of their Principal to award a two-year
creditation this year. . Leadership Award prepaid scholarship to a The proposed ordinance can be inspected in its entirety at the address above
OHS first became an •winners this year.The local sutdent. in Room 100,during regular business hours,Mon-Fri,8 AM-4:30 PM,except
for holidays,contact the City Clerk's Office staff at 863-763-9814.
COUNTY COMMISSION
Hazellief to continue to The proposed Ordinance and related information will be posted online one
week prior to the PUBLIC HEARING date, with the City Council agenda
materials on the City website at https://www.cityof okeechobee.com/Agen-
serve as commission chair daMlnutes-CityCouncil.html.
By Katrina Elsken Commissioners Okeechobee News is
LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS Kelly Owens and Terry a weekly publication, BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document,picture,video,
OKEECHOBEE— Burroughs were not in the Palm Beach Post,a or items to the Council in support or opposition of this item,a copy of the
David Hazellief will attendance at the Nov. daily newspaper,will be
continue to serve as 21 meeting. used when there is not document,picture, video,or item must be provided to the City Clerk for the
Okeechobee County In 2024,the board sufficient time for the City's records.ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made
ill
Commission Chair for meet the first and legal notice to appear in by the Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will
the comingyear. third Thursdays of the the Lake Okeechobee
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chosen by his fellow published in the Lake
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Brad Goodbread will will be published in postponed board
serve as first vice chair- the Lake Okeechobee appointments to other . By:City Clerk Lane Gamiotea,CMC ,
man.Frank DeCarlo News and the Palm boards and committees
will serve as second vice Beach Post.Since the until the full board is
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