Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Urban Planning Division
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Section 39-11 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Zoning Code”) to provide for digital mapping of zoning districts in lieu of printed maps; amending Sections 39-74 and 39-278 of the Zoning Code to permit construction consistent with the applicable zoning category on nonconforming plots located within residential zoning districts; amending and creating various sections of the Zoning Code to update provisions related to community residential homes and assisted living facilities consistent with state law; and providing for general updating amendments to the Zoning Code.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 18.5(e) of the Broward County Administrative Code, the subject matter of a proposed Ordinance must be considered by the Board prior to the drafting of the proposed Ordinance.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides required direction to the Office of the County Attorney.
Goal Related Icon(s)
☒County Commission
☒Go Green
☐MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE URBAN PLANNING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board’s goal of Accountable Government by “providing an open government that is transparent and accessible to the public.” It also supports the Go Green goals by creating a process that “reduces waste” and “furthers sustainability in government operations.”
Broward County Zoning Code is maintained digitally through Municode. However, Section 39-11 of the Code still requires staff to have paper zoning maps on file for public use. For several years zoning data had been made accessible, through the Urban Planning Division’s webpage, in an easy to search format for property owners and developers. The proposed code amendment would discontinue the paper zoning maps.
Section 39-74(b) of the Zoning Code currently entitles nonconforming plots located within residential zoning districts to construct a minimum of one dwelling unit. The proposed amendment would permit construction consistent with the applicable zoning category on nonconforming plots located within residential zoning districts.
Multiple sections of the Zoning Code define and regulate community residential homes and assisted living facilities. The proposed amendment would update these sections to be consistent with site selection requirements of Section 419.001, Florida Statues. Finally, the proposed code amendment would provide for general updating amendments to the Zoning Code.
Source of Additional Information
Josie P. Sesodia, AICP, Director, Urban Planning Division, (954) 357-6602.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
There would be an estimated cost saving of $3,000 per year in staff time and printing costs for creating the paper maps.