§ 30-36. Comprehensive plan—Generally.

The comprehensive plan, zoning resolutions, zoning districts and classifications, and all rules and regulations heretofore adopted by the board of county commissioners under Laws of Fla. ch. 31068 (1955), as amended by Laws of Fla. ch. 61-2591, shall continue in full force and effect until amended, repealed or altered as authorized under the provisions of this article. The planning and zoning commission shall continue to acquire basic information concerning the lands in the county for the purpose of reviewing, amending, changing or altering, from time to time as necessary, the comprehensive general plan of the area for the physical development of the area. The comprehensive general plan of the area shall be based on existing and anticipated needs, showing existing and proposed improvements in the area, and stating the principles according to which such developments should be controlled. The comprehensive plan may also include a long-range financial program for public improvements. All proposals for the construction of major arterial roads and highways, parks, public buildings, and sanitary or storm sewers, not otherwise provided for in the comprehensive plan, shall first be submitted to the planning and zoning commission for its approval. The plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the area, which will, in accordance with the existing and future needs, best promote public health, safety, comfort, order, convenience, prosperity, morals and the general welfare, as well as the efficiency and economy in the process of development.

(Code 1965, § 37-6; Laws of Fla. ch. 63-1716, § 6)

State law reference

Comprehensive plan, F.S. §§ 163.3167, 163.3177 et seq.