Subject:
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Setting of public hearing dates to consider proposed amendments to the Countywide Plan Strategies and Rules.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, authorize public hearings to be held on October 8, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. and October 22, 2019 at 6:00 P.M.
Proposed Amendments
The amendments to the Countywide Plan Strategies include:
• Replacing the Transit-Oriented Land Use Vision Map with the new Land Use Strategy Map.
• Reclassifying existing Special Centers and Special Corridors.
The amendments to the Countywide Rules include:
• Modifying standards, requirements, and tiered amendment process for the Activity Center and Multimodal Corridor categories.
• Creating the Planned Redevelopment District category.
• Providing for new local density and intensity bonuses.
• Adding and modifying definitions.
In addition to the proposed amendments to the Countywide Plan Strategies and Countywide Rules, the package includes an unadopted appendix as a support document.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
Summary:
Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning Council, held a public hearing on July 10, 2019 and adopted Resolution 19-3, recommending the Countywide Planning Authority amend the Countywide Plan Strategies and Rules as set forth in the attached underline/strike-through ordinance.
Background Information:
Forward Pinellas documentation is attached.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Rodney Chatman, Planning Division Manager, Forward Pinellas
Linda Fisher, Principal Planner, Forward Pinellas
Partners:
Local Municipal Governments
Attachments:
Forward Pinellas Resolution 19-3
Draft Ordinance with Exhibits
Affidavit of Publication for Forward Pinellas Public Hearing