Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Planning & Development Management
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Chapter 5 Article IX, of the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Land Development Code”), related to the length of time that housing must remain affordable when benefits related to the development of affordable housing have been received from the County.
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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.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On March 9, 2021, the Board approved two amendments to the Broward County Land Use Plan related to affordable housing: PCT 20-3 (Agenda Item No. 47) and PCT 20-4 (Agenda Item No. 48). The foregoing policies provide that housing constructed pursuant to the policies set out in the foregoing Land Use Plan amendments must remain affordable for a minimum of thirty (30) years.
The Broward County Land Development Code, which provides regulations to implement the Land Use Plan, needs to be updated to provide for affordability terms of thirty (30) years, consistent with PCT 20-3 and PCT 20-4. The thirty (30) year term would apply to developments that obtain benefits related to the development of affordable housing including, but not limited to, impact fee waivers, allocation of flexibility, or administrative approvals from the County.
All amendments to the Broward County Land Development Code are reviewed by Broward County Planning Council, prior to Board action.
Source of Additional Information
Josie P. Sesodia, AICP, Director, Planning and Development Management Division, (954) 357-6602
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No fiscal impact.