§ 30-35. Same—Functions, powers and duties.  


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  • (a)

    The functions, powers and duties of the planning and zoning commission shall be in general:

    (1)

    To acquire and maintain in current form such basic information and materials as are necessary to an understanding of past trends, present conditions, and forces at work or cause changes in these conditions. Such basic information and materials may include maps and photographs of manmade and natural physical features of the area concerned, statistics on past trends and present conditions with respect to population, property values, economic base, land use and such other information as is important or likely to be important in determining the amount, direction and kind of development to be expected in the area and its various parts.

    (2)

    To prepare and from time to time amend and revise the comprehensive and coordinated general plan for meeting present requirements and such future requirements as may be foreseen; to prepare and from time to time amend and revise an official zoning map showing the zones and districts as established by the comprehensive plan.

    (3)

    To establish principles and policies for guiding action in the development of the area.

    (4)

    To prepare and recommend to the board of county commissioners resolutions promoting orderly development along the lines indicated in the comprehensive plan.

    (5)

    To determine whether specific proposed developments conform to the principles and requirements of the comprehensive plan for the growth and development of the area, and to approve all proposed plats in accordance with the standards and requirements of the comprehensive plan and the regulations adopted hereunder.

    (6)

    To provide for an orderly street development and alignment in all plats and subdivisions developed in the county.

    (7)

    To keep the board of county commissioners and the general public informed and advised as to these matters.

    (8)

    To conduct such public hearing as may be required to gather information necessary for the drafting, establishment and maintenance of the comprehensive plan, and such additional public hearings as are specified under the provisions of this article.

    (9)

    To cooperate with municipalities, regional planning councils and other governmental agencies for the purpose of achieving a harmonious and coordinated plan for the development of the land resources under their respective jurisdictions.

    (10)

    To make similar and compatible use determinations, provided each such determination relates to a specifically enumerated permitted use in the zoning district for which the determination is sought, each determination furthers the intent and purpose of the particular zoning district, and each such determination is made at a duly noticed and advertised public hearing.

    (11)

    Upon application for changes in zoning categories, the planning and zoning commission has the authority to recommend a variance from the requirements of section 38-1501 as it relates to minimum lot area and minimum lot width only.

    (b)

    In addition, the planning and zoning commission may make, cause to be made, or obtain special studies on the location, condition, and adequacy of specific facilities of the area. These may include, but are not limited to, schools, school sites, churches, sewer facilities, air and water pollution, studies on housing, commercial and industrial facilities, parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities, cemeteries, public and private utilities, and traffic, transportation, parking and drainage facilities.

    (c)

    All public officials serving the county shall, upon request, furnish to the planning and zoning commission, its employees or agents, within a reasonable time, such available records or information as it may require.

(Code 1965, § 37-5; Laws of Fla. ch. 63-1716, § 5; Ord. No. 92-1, § 3, 1-21-92; Ord. No. 98-37, § 33, 12-15-98)

Charter reference

Functions of planning and zoning commission, § 501.