Planning & Zoning Board as Local Planning Agency (LPA)

The Planning and Zoning Board/Special Magistrate also serves as the Local Planning Agency for comprehensive planning and other land use issues as required by Florida statute.

The Local Planning Agency shall review all proposed comprehensive plan amendments and make recommendations to the City Commission based on the following being presented at the hearing:

(1)   Justification of the proposed amendment has been adequately presented;

(2)   The proposed amendment is not inconsistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan;

(3)   The proposed amendment should not be considered urban sprawl or exemplify an energy inefficient land use pattern;

(4)   The proposed amendment will not have an adverse effect on environmentally sensitive systems; and

(1)   The proposed amendment will not adversely affect transportation, potable water, sewer, schools or other public facilities without providing remedies to correct the system or facility.

Planning and Zoning Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month.