Agenda Item Name:
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Discussion on options for overnight accommodation related to agritourism or bona fide agricultural uses.
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Presenter:
Mehdi Benkhatar, 352-374-5261
Description:
A presentation by County staff to discuss options for overnight accommodation related to agritourism or bona fide agricultural uses.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board hear the presentation and provide direction on potential changes to overnight accommodations on agricultural properties.
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Prior Board Motions:
At its 12/14/21 meeting the Board of County Commissioners made a motion for staff to review agritourism issues in the county and bring it back to the Board for a discussion.
At the 2/1/22 Board of County Commissioners meeting Growth Management made a presentation about agritourism in the county, including current options for overnight accommodation in the ULDC. A new motion was made for staff to look at Bed and Breakfast and other rural land uses to allow overnight stays at bona fide ag tourism operations and bring back ideas. The motion also included looking at best practices from Visit Florida.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
n/a
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Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity
Background:
Staff has reviewed many rural lodging sites from the Visit Florida website and inquired as to how these sites were regulated in their respective jurisdictions. Staff has also discussed possible amendments to Sec. 404.70 (Bed and Breakfast) that would allow for dispersed lodging sites on parcels that have a bona fide agricultural operation and the ability to increase the number of lodging sites from 5 up to 10 with a special exception approval.