Current Planning/Development Review
What is current planning/development review and what does it mean?
Primarily - It’s the application of the Land Development Code and other Regulations on a site for a specific project based on the standards of the zoning district or conditions of approval.
Depending on jurisdiction, it can include…
Annexations
JPA Amendments
Land Use Amendments
Rezonings
Variances
Special Exceptions
Subdivisions/Lot Splits
Vacations
What is current planning/development review and what does it mean?
Development Review Planner => Project Manager
Because it requires…
Being creative
Looking “big picture”
Considering context & needed connections and services
Thinking outside the box
Reviewers in the Process
1) Planning – Comprehensive Plan
2) Zoning – Land Development Code
3) Traffic/Transportation
4) Fire – National Fire Prevention Code
5) Utilities – Water, sewer, reclaimed water service capabilities
6) Police – Public safety
7) Building – Florida Building Code
8) Development Engineering/Public Works – Engineering Standards Manual
9) State & Regional Reviewers (Various State Agencies, School District, Water Management District, Other LGs, etc.)
GOAL: To ensure that the proposed project complies with all applicable Codes and Regulations and that the site and surrounding systems support the project. Project Manager => Coordination
Site Design / Development Standards
Setbacks
Heights
Parking
Stormwater/Max ISA
Utilities
Lighting
Internal Circulation
EMS/Fire Access
Interconnectivity
Buffer/Open Space
Landscape/Irrigation
Architecture/Design
Floodplains
Wetlands/Natural Resources
After all Regs are met, a site typically does not get developed at maximum FAR or density
Setbacks
Parking
ISA
Lot Trees
Drainage
Floodplain
FFE
Accessory Structures
• Swimming Pools
• Screen Enclosures
• Porches/Patios
• Fences
• Garages/Carports
• Sheds
• Gazebos/Pergolas
• Driveway Expansions
• Docks
• Dog houses/pens
• Play Courts, etc.
• Accessory Dwellings
Setbacks are measured from property line to structure, not from structure to property line, the road pavement or ROW line.
Large-Scale Site Plan
Rehabilitation Hospital
The Process and How Long It Takes
1) Pre-app Meeting
2) Preliminary Site Plan
3) Rounds of Review
4) DRC Meeting
5) PZC Hearing
6) City Commission Hearing
7) Final Site Plan/ Engineering
8) Rounds of Review
9) Consent Agenda
10) Approval/Pre-Con
11) Site Work Permit
12) Building Permit
13) Inspections
14) Certificates of Completion/Occupancy
Most jurisdictions have established review timeframes that must be met. So, length of process depends largely on quality of each submittal and how thoroughly city/regional agency comments are addressed.
