HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-022 ORDINANCE No. 2022-22
FILE NO.: TCP-2205-000012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION ELEMENT TO INCORPORATE THE 10 YEAR
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR
FILING WITH THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,
based on the testimony and evidence, including but not limited to the staff report,
has made the following determinations:
1. On January 9, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, adopted the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
2. The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie as the governing body of
St. Lucie County having jurisdiction over this application pursuant to
Chapter 163, Florida Statues, is authorized and empowered to consider
amendment to the adopted Comprehensive Plan of St. Lucie County.
3. On May 19, 2022, the St. Lucie County Planning and Zoning Commission
acting as the Local Planning Agency held a public hearing, of which due
notice was published in the St. Lucie News Tribune, and recommended
approval of the proposed amendment to the Board of County
Commissioners.
4. On June 7, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida held the first of two required public hearing, of which due notice was
placed in the St. Lucie News Tribune and approved transmittal to the
Department of Economic Opportunity Division of Community Planning.
5. On August 9, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida held a public hearing, of which due notice was placed on the St. Lucie
News Tribune and approved the adoption of the amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
MICHELLE R.MILLER,CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY
ILE# 5085687 08118/2022 11:44.50 AM
DR BOOK 4875 PAGE 1609-1614 Doc Type:ORDN Ordinance No. 2022-22
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A. ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS
The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the amendments to the St.
Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, attached herein as Exhibit "A".
B. CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Board of County Commissioners does hereby state its intention to amend the
St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan Recreation Element Policy to incorporate
the 10 Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners on January 11, 2022.
C. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
Special acts of the Florida Legislature applicable only to unincorporated areas of
St. Lucie County, County Ordinances and County Resolutions, or parts thereof,
in conflict with the Ordinance are hereby superseded by this Ordinance to the extent
of such conflict.
D. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be
unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. If this Ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held
to be inapplicable for any person, property, or circumstances, such holding shall
not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or circumstances.
E. APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE
This Ordinance shall be applicable as stated in Paragraphs A and B.
F. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
The Clerk is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy of the Ordinance to
the Bureau of Laws, Department of State, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, 32304.
G. FILING WITH THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY
The Planning and Development Services Director shall send a certified copy of the
Ordinance to the Department of Economic Opportunity, Community Planning and
Development Programs, 107 East Madison Street, Caldwell Building, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-4120.
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H. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days after the adoption. If the
Ordinance is challenged within thirty (30) days after adoption, the Ordinance shall
not be effective until the State Land Planning Agency or Administration
Commission respectively issues a final order finding the adopted amendment in
compliance in accordance with Section 163.3184(10), Florida Statues.
I. ADOPTION.
After motion and second, the vote on this Ordinance was as follows:
Sean Mitchell, Chair AYE
Frannie Hutchinson, Vice Chair AYE
Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner AYE
Linda Bartz, Commissioner AYE
Cathy Townsend, Commissioner AYE
PASSED AND DULY ENACTED this 9th day of August, 2022.
Attest: Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County, Florida
By:
Deputy Cler 0pJ • itp Chair
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Exhibit "A"
RECREATION ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Goal 7.1: Provide adequate parks, recreation facilities and open-space areas that offer a broad range
of activities to all citizens and visitors of St. Lucie County.
Objective 7.1.1: Active and passive recreation facilities and open-space areas for the residents
and visitors of St. Lucie County shall be provided in a manner consistent with the Level of Service
Standards set forth in this element. Consistency with these standards shall be maintained in
subsequent years.
Policy 7.1.1.1 - Level of Service for Recreation and Open Space shall be as follows:
a. Community parks: 5 acres/1000 residents in the unincorporated area
b. Regional parks: 2.5 acres/1000 population countywide
c. Resource-based Parks: 21.2 acres/1000 population countywide.
Policy 7.1.1.2 — St. Lucie County shall expand and improve recreational facilities consistent
with the needs and recommended strategies identified in the Parks and Recreation 10 Year
Master Plan, dated and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on January 11, 2022.
The County shall Accept and achieve the Level of Service Standards as set forth in this Element
and the Capital Improvements Elements, through an equitable and systematic land acquisition
and development program.
Policy 7.1.1.3 - The County will continue to correct and improve upon existing deficiencies
through additional land acquisition and development, and through expansion or renovation of
existing parks and recreational facilities.
Policy 7.1.1.4 - All areas having the Conservation Public Land Use designation will be used
solely for preservation and/or passive recreation. No residential or commercial development
will be permitted other than development typically related to park service and security functions.
Objective 7.1.2: Through the use of public funds, gifts, contributions, mandatory fees and/or
deductions, cooperative agreements, or other means, St. Lucie County will coordinate public and
private resources to meet the recreation and open space needs of its residents and visitors.
Policy 7.1.2.1 - The County shall pursue development and enhancement of its recreational
programs, facilities, open spaces, and natural preserves in the following programs:
a. Continue to administer the countywide parks impact fee in order to partially fund new
park development.
b. Supplement facility needs through interlocal agreements, operational practices, user
fees and public/private cooperative efforts.
c. Utilization of municipal service taxing unit (MSTU) funds.
d. Loans and bonds approved by referendum or by the Board of County Commissioners.
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Policy 7.1.2.2 - The County shall continue to work with other units of local government to
provide for the reciprocal use of recreation, school and other facilities, while ensuring neither
party assumes an inequitable burden of expenses.
Policy 7.1.2.3 -The County shall allow, to the extent legally possible, financially feasible. and
whenever practical, other governmental agencies. such as the St. Lucie County School
Board, to use the St. Lucie County Sports Complex.
Policy 7.1.2.4 - The County shall maintain a detailed Recreation and Open Space Inventory
that indicates the general location of existing and proposed sites and facilities as well as
functional classification. nature of improvements, usage, size, priority. and other appropriate
considerations.
Objective 7.1.3: St. Lucie County shall provide vehicular and pedestrian access to all public
recreation facilities, including barrier-free design features at entrance points to facilities such as
buildings used for group assembly, spectator seating areas, and beaches and shores.
Policy 7.1.3.1 - Acquire and develop easements or rights-of-way as required to provide
adequate access for public recreation facilities. Construct access ways which are compatible
with the character and needs of the facility, as well as being harmonious with surrounding
development patterns.
Policy 7.1.3.2 - Continue to provide public access to Atlantic Ocean beaches. and continue
to give careful consideration to providing related parking areas and dune cross-over facilities
without disturbance to the dune environment, natural habitats, and designated areas of
particular concern.
Policy 7.1.3.3 - To the extent financially feasible, implement the policies advanced in the
adopted Bicycle, Pedestrian. Greenways & Trailways Master Plan, as it may be amended, to
promote non-motorized access and connectivity to recreational facilities.
Objective 7.1.4: To the extent financially feasible, implement and update the vision of the
January 2022 Parks & Recreation March 200 Master Plan.
Policy 7.1.4.1 - Continue to assess the County's recreational needs based on the Level of
Service Standards in this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 7.1.4.2 - Continue to seek funding for acquisition, expansion, and development of
recreational infrastructure, with an emphasis and focus on Community and Regional Parks.
Objective 7.1.5: Develop and implement strategies to encourage eco-tourism in St. Lucie
County.
Policy 7.1.5.1 - Identify appropriate and sustainable sites to develop as eco-tourism
destinations and passive recreational opportunities.
Policy 7.1.5.2 - Provide required infrastructure to attract visitors to and protect eco-tourism
destinations.
Policy 7.1.5.3 - In conjunction with the County's Tourist Development Office; publicize the
improved eco-tourism sites and St. Lucie County as an eco-tourism destination.
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Objective 7.1.6: Continue to preserve and enhance Environmentally Sensitive Lands in St. Lucie
County.
Policy 7.1.6.1 - Encourage the State of Florida to provide future funding for acquisition and
management of Environmentally Sensitive Lands.
Policy 7.1.6.2 - Seek funding from outside sources for acquisition. improvement and
management of Environmentally Sensitive Lands.
Policy 7.1.6.3 - To the extent financially feasible. budget for personnel and equipment for
management of Environmentally Sensitive Lands to ensure that these lands are preserved,
enhanced, and developed for access and uses that will maintain wildlife habitat. open space,
aesthetic value, and passive recreation.
Policy 7.1.6.4 - As financially feasible, provide educational programs that foster awareness.
understanding, and respect for natural resources.
Objective 7.1.7: Provide for an integrated system of Greenways and Trails in St. Lucie County.
Policy 7.1.7.1 - To the extent financially feasible, implement the goals, objectives, and
policies advanced in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways and Trails Master Plan for St. Lucie
County.
Policy 7.1.7.2 - Seek funding from outside sources for development and management of
greenways and trails.
Objective 7.1.8: The County shall protect environmentally significant areas with emphasis on
native upland habitats, and the prevention of the net loss of listed species and their habitats. This
shall be accomplished through the County Environmental Significant Lands Acquisition program,
ongoing natural resource protection programs and the implementation of Land Development
Code, including impact fees.
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RON DESANTIS CORD BYRD
Governor Secretary of State
August 17, 2022
Michelle R. Miller
Clerk & Comptroller
St. Lucie County
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
Attn: Vera Smith
Dear Michelle Miller:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of St. Lucie County Ordinance No. 2022-22, which was filed in this office on August 17,
2022.
Sincerely,
Anya Owens
Program Administrator
ACO/wlh
R. A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270