Agenda Item Name:
Title
Public Hearing for Adoption of New Dock Code
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Presenter:
Emily Rodriguez, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Environmental Protection Department, 352-264-6836
Description:
A public hearing to adopt proposed updates to the Dock Code
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt an amendment to the Unified Land Development Code amending Chapter 404, Article XXVIII, Section 404.108 related to docks, Chapter 406, Article VI, Section 406.50 related to exemptions, and Chapter 406, Article VII, Subsection 406.56(a) related to administrative approval.
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Prior Board Motions:
At the 5/10/22 BoCC meeting, the Board approved the request to advertise a public hearing to amend the portion of the Unified Land Development Code related to docks.
At the 8/25/20 BoCC meeting, the Board approved a motion for staff to draft proposed updated dock code language.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
None
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Environment
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Background:
Dock construction occurs in surface waters which are protected as conservation resources by the ULDC. The rate of dock applications and the size of docks in the County have been increasing. On August 25th, 2020, citizens and staff brought concerns to the BoCC about current dock code language being vague and inadequate to limit adverse impacts to water resources. Staff sought input from stakeholders and interested residents on draft language with new restrictions on docks, primarily limiting dock dimensions. Staff presented the proposed changes to the BoCC on May 10, 2022, and a draft was approved to be brought back before the BoCC at a public hearing.