DSAC Agenda 11/01/2017November 1, 2017
3:00 PM
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive
Growth Management Department
DSAC
Meeting
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
November 1, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Conference Room 610
NOTICE:
Persons wishing to speak on any Agenda item will receive up to three (3) minutes unless the Chairman
adjusts the time. Speakers are required to fill out a “Speaker Request Form,” list the topic they wish to
address, and hand it to the Staff member seated at the table before the meeting begins. Please wait to
be recognized by the Chairman, and speak into a microphone. State your name and affiliation before
commenting. During discussion, Committee Members may direct questions to the speaker.
Please silence cell phones and digital devices. There may not be a break in this meeting. Please leave
the room to conduct any personal business. All parties participating in the public meeting are to
observe Roberts Rules of Order, and wait to be recognized by the Chairman. Please speak one at a time
and into the microphone so the Hearing Reporter can record all statements being made.
I. Call to Order – Chairman
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes from September 6, 2017
IV. Public Speakers
V. Staff Announcements/Updates
A. Code Enforcement Division update – [Michael Ossorio]
B. Public Utilities Department update – [Tom Chmelik or designee]
C. Growth Management Department Transportation Engineering Division & Planning Division updates – [Jay
Ahmad or designee]
D. Collier County Fire Review update – [Shawn Hanson and/or Shar Hingson]
E. North Collier Fire Review update – [Dale Fey]
F. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update – [Ken Kovensky]
G. Development Review Division update – [Matt McLean]
VI. New Business
A. NIM Discussion [Mike Bosi]
B. Zoning web page re-organization [Mike Bosi/Camden Smith]
C. LDC Amendments Update [Jeremy Frantz]
D. Chapter 1 Amendments for the new 6th Edition [Jon Walsh]
VII. Old Business
VIII. Committee Member Comments
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates:
December 6, 2017 GMD conference Room 610 – 3:00 pm
January 3, 2018 GMD conference Room 610 – 3:00 pm
February 7, 2018 GMD conference Room 610 – 3:00 pm
March 7, 2018 GMD conference Room 610 – 3:00 pm
September 6, 2017
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MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, September 6, 2017
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Development Services Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management
Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: William J. Varian
Vice Chairman: Blair Foley
David Dunnavant
James E. Boughton (Excused)
Clay Brooker (Excused)
Brad Schiffer
Chris Mitchell (Excused)
Robert Mulhere (Excused)
Mario Valle
Stan Chrzanowski
Norman Gentry
Marco Espinar (Excused)
Ron Waldrop (Excused)
Laura Spurgeon DeJohn
Jeremy Sterk (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Deputy Department Head
Judy Puig, Operations Analyst, Staff Liaison
Mike Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
Lorraine Lantz, Principal Planner, Transportation Planning
Matt McLean, Director, Development Review
Rich Long, Director, Plans Review and Inspections
Mike Bosi, Zoning Division Director
Cormac Giblin, Manager, Housing and Grant Development
Kim Grant, Director, Community & Human Services Administration
September 6, 2017
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I. Call to Order - Chairman
Chairman Varian called the meeting to order at 3:00pm
II. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Valle moved to approve the Agenda subject to hearing a Staff update on Hurricane Irma at the
beginning of Item V.A. Second by Mr. Schiffer. Carried unanimously 8 - 0.
III. Approval of Minutes from August 2, 2017 Meeting
Mr. Chrzanowski moved to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2017 meeting as presented. Second
by Mr. Foley. Carried unanimously 8 - 0.
IV. Public Speakers
None
V. Staff Announcements/Updates
Hurricane Irma Update – Jamie French/Mike Ossorio
Mr. French and Mr. Ossorio reported on the County’s preparation for Hurricane Irma noting:
If necessary, post storm damage assessment will be conducted via windshield inspections on the
ground, or aerial reconnaissance.
The County will institute a program to issue paper permits on the spot for those in need of
immediate relief.
A new email address has been created (permitpostirma.colliergov.net) to address the event.
Reinstating operations of critical core facilities will be the first priority for the County.
Exemptions will be granted for the permits required to remove downed trees.
Contractors such as those engaged in tree removal or roofing will be placed on the fast track for
licensing – especially if the area is subject to catastrophic damage given many contractors will be
traveling from out of state to address the disaster.
The fast track permits will be granted for a 90 day period.
The goal will be to displace as few individuals as possible with uninhabitable structures being
declared only if absolutely necessary and the building has been deemed structurally unsafe for
occupancy.
A. Code Enforcement Division update – [Mike Ossorio]
Mr. Ossorio provided the report “Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report July 22, – August 21,
2017 Highlights”” for information purposes. He noted Staff has been working on pre storm
inspections to ensure construction sites do not have loose debris. The Division continues to
participate in outreach programs with civic organizations, chamber of commerce, etc.
B. Public Utilities Division update – [Tom Chmelik or designee]
None
C. Growth Management Department/Transportation Engineering and/or Planning – [Jay Ahmad
or designee]
Ms. Lantz reported the Division is working on 3 innovative intersection improvement options for
the Pine Ridge Road/Livingston, Pine Ridge Road/Whippoorwill Lane and the Pine Ridge Road/I75
intersections including construction of overpasses, jug handles, etc. The Division anticipates the
BCC will provide direction on the concepts in the spring of 2018.
September 6, 2017
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D. County Fire Review update – [Shar Hingson and/or Shawn Hanson]
None
E. North Naples Fire Review update – [Dale Fey]
None
F. Operations & Regulatory Mgmt. Division update [Ken Kovensky]
Mr. Long submitted the “Collier County August 2017 Monthly Statistics” which outlined the
building plan and land development review activities.
G. Development Review Division update [Matt McLean]
Mr. McLean reported:
The use of the electronic plan submittal format is at 60 percent and Staff is reviewing
measures available to increase the usage to 100 percent.
Site Development Plan applications are on the increase for commercial and residential
developments.
Staff has developed a format for email notification for 800 series inspection.
VI. New Business
A. Landscape update [Jeremy Frantz/Mike Bosi]
Mr. Bosi noted:
Staff is reviewing the requirements for replacing commercial landscaping given the current
requirements is for the work to be completed to code minimum standards.
Staff is reviewing requirements in other jurisdictions to determine the practices available to
address the issues.
Public concern is the landowner is allowed to remove mature landscaping and replace it with
the minimum standard negatively affecting the character of the areas.
Landowner concern is the mature landscaping blocks the publics view into the commercial
plazas and causes damage to onsite infrastructure or utilities.
The intent is to provide the BCC with a series of options to address the concerns.
The Committee noted it may be beneficial for the options to include incentives for the landowner
to retain the mature landscaping.
B. Revised PUD document template [Mike Bosi]
Mr. Bosi provided the documents “Exhibit A – List of Permitted Uses, Exhibit B – List of
Development Standards, Exhibit C – Master Plan, Exhibit D – Legal Description, Exhibit F – List of
Deviations, Exhibit G – List of Development Commitments” for information purposes. He noted
Staff is reviewing the standards for the model PUD documents to re-format them for consistency.
Staff is seeking input from the various stakeholders as part of the activity.
C. “Draft” of the Community Housing Plan [Cormac Giblin]
Mr. Giblin presented the “Draft - #2, Collier County Community Housing Plan – September 26,
2017” and for information purposes. He provided an overview of the plan and the Committee held a
roundtable discussion on the housing issue.
September 6, 2017
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VII. Old Business
None
VIII. Committee Member Comments
None
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting Dates
October 4, 2017 GMD conference Room 610 – 3:00 pm
November 1, 2017 GMD conference Room 610 – 3:00 pm
December 6, 2017 GMD conference Room 610 – 3:00 pm
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 5:00PM.
COLLIER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
______________________________________
Chairman, William Varian
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on ________________, as presented _______, or as
amended ________.
This report reflects monthly data from: August 22 thru September 21, 2017
Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report
August 22 –September 21, 2017 Highlights
● Cases opened: 701
● Cases closed due to voluntary compliance: 439
● Property inspections: 2794
● Lien searches requested: 811
Trends
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300
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700
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934669529396660784864736765653701462Cases Opened Per Month
This report reflects monthly data from: August 22 thru September 21, 2017
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500 301125272247148524782858314026112956279429071804Code Inspections per Month
0
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2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
2015 2016 2017
8960
8705 6021
Total Code Cases Opened Annually
This report reflects monthly data from: August 22 thru September 21, 2017
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
2016 2017
3886
2731
4819
3290
Origin of Case
Code Div. Initiated
Cases
Complaint Initiated
Cases
This report reflects monthly data from: August 22 thru September 21, 2017
Case Type Common issues associated with Case Type
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,
etc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill,
preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking
etc.
Animals 3%
Land Use
13%
Noise
2%
Nuisance Abatement
35%
Occupational Licensing
2%Parking Enforcement
1%
Property Maintenance
10%
Right of Way
7%
Signs
2%
Site Development
8%
Vehicles
13%
Vegetation
Requirements
4%
August 22 -September 21, 2017 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from: August 22 thru September 21, 2017
Case Type Common issues associated with Case Type
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,
etc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill,
preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking
etc.
Accessory Use
1%
Land Use
9%
Noise
2%
Nuisance Abatement
42%
Occupational Licensing
1%
Property Maintenance
7%
Right of Way
5%
Signs
5%
Site Development
8%
Vehicles
17%
Vegetation
Requirements
2%
July 22 -August 21, 2017 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from: August 22 thru September 21, 2017
Case Type Common issues associated with Case Type
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,
etc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill,
preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking
etc.
Accessory Use
1%
Land Use
10%
Noise
2%
Nuisance Abatement
42%Parking Enforcement
1%
Property Maintenance
10%
Right of Way
4%
Signs
4%
Site Development
8%
Vehicles
16%
Vegetation
Requirements
2%
June 22 -July 21, 2017 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from: September 22 thru October 21, 2017
Code Enforcement Division Monthly Report
September 22 –October 21, 2017 Highlights
● Cases opened: 542
● Cases closed due to voluntary compliance: 256
● Property inspections: 2405
● Lien searches requested: 649
Trends
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200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
669529396660784864736765653701462542Cases Opened Per Month
This report reflects monthly data from: September 22 thru October 21, 2017
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
252722471485247828583140261129562794290718042405Code Inspections per Month
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
2015 2016 2017
8960
8705
6563
Total Code Cases Opened Annually
This report reflects monthly data from: September 22 thru October 21, 2017
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
2016 2017
3886
2784
4819
3779
Origin of Case
Code Div. Initiated
Cases
Complaint Initiated
Cases
This report reflects monthly data from: September 22 thru October 21, 2017
Case Type Common issues associated with Case Type
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,
etc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill,
preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking
etc.
Animals
1%
Accessory Use
3%Land Use
13%
Noise
2%
Nuisance Abatement
17%
Occupational Licensing
1%
Parking Enforcement
4%
Property Maintenance
24%
Right of Way
6%
Signs
2%
Site Development
8%
Vehicles
6%
Vegetation
Requirements
6%
September 22 -October 21, 2017 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from: September 22 thru October 21, 2017
Case Type Common issues associated with Case Type
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,
etc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill,
preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking
etc.
Animals 3%
Land Use
13%
Noise
2%
Nuisance Abatement
35%
Occupational Licensing
2%Parking Enforcement
1%
Property Maintenance
10%
Right of Way
7%
Signs
2%
Site Development
8%
Vehicles
13%
Vegetation
Requirements
4%
August 22 -September 21, 2017 Code Cases by Category
This report reflects monthly data from: September 22 thru October 21, 2017
Case Type Common issues associated with Case Type
Accessory Use – Fence permits, fence maintenance, canopies, shades, guesthouse renting etc.
Animals – Prohibited animals, too many animals, etc.
Commercial - Shopping carts
Land Use – Prohibited land use, roadside stands, outdoor storage, synthetic drugs, zoning issues, etc.
Noise - Construction, early morning landscaping, bar or club, outdoor bands, etc.
Nuisance Abatement – Litter, grass overgrowth, waste container pits, exotics, etc.
Occupational Licensing – Home occupation violations, no business tax receipts, kenneling. etc.
Parking Enforcement - Parking within public right-of-way, handicap parking, etc.
Property Maintenance - Unsanitary conditions, no running water, green pools, structure in disrepair, etc.
Protected Species - Gopher Tortoise, sea turtles lighting, bald eagles, etc.
Right of Way - Construction in the public right-of-way, damaged culverts, obstruction to public right-of-way,
etc.
Signs - No sign permits, illegal banners, illegal signs on private property, etc.
Site Development -Building permits, building alterations, land alterations, etc.
Temporary Land Use - Special events, garage sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
Vegetation Requirements – Tree maintenance, sight distance triangle, tree pruning, land clearing, landfill,
preserves, etc.
Vehicles - License plates invalid, inoperable vehicles, grass parking, RV parking, other vehicle parking
etc.
Accessory Use
1%
Land Use
9%
Noise
2%
Nuisance Abatement
42%
Occupational Licensing
1%
Property Maintenance
7%
Right of Way
5%
Signs
5%
Site Development
8%
Vehicles
17%
Vegetation
Requirements
2%
July 22 -August 21, 2017 Code Cases by Category
September 2017
Monthly Statistics
109/2017 Growth Management Department
Building Plan Review Statistics
09/2017 Growth Management Department 2
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500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
Sep-15Oct-15Nov-15Dec-15Jan-16Feb-16Mar-16Apr-16May-16Jun-16Jul-16Aug-16Sep-16Oct-16Nov-16Dec-16Jan-17Feb-17Mar-17Apr-17May-17Jun-17Jul-17Aug-17Sep-172,978 3,145 2,798 2,964 2,650 3,186 3,834 3,766 3,662 3,727 3,233 3,509 3,002 3,086 2,955 2,724 2,884 3,246 3,548 3,571 3,981 3,907 3,188 3,686 1,984 All Permits Applied by Month
Well Permits, 32
Demolition, 37
Fence, 44
ROW Residential, 50
Gas, 58
Pool, 68
Aluminum Structure, 81Plumbing, 103
Building Add Alt, 113
Convenience, 120
Roof, 122
New Res 1 & 2 Family, 130
Shutters/Doors/Windows,
160
Electrical, 262
Mechanical, 422
Top 15 of 37 Building Permit Types Applied in
September
Building Plan Review Statistics
09/2017 Growth Management Department 3
$-
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
Sep-15Dec-15Mar-16Jun-16Sep-16Dec-16Mar-17Jun-17Sep-17Monthly 1 & 2 Family Total
Construction Value by Applied Date
$-
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
$90,000,000
Sep-15Dec-15Mar-16Jun-16Sep-16Dec-16Mar-17Jun-17Sep-17Monthly Multi-family and Commercial
Total Construction Value by Applied
Date
Multi-family Commercial
$-
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
$90,000,000
Sep-15Oct-15Nov-15Dec-15Jan-16Feb-16Mar-16Apr-16May-16Jun-16Jul-16Aug-16Sep-16Oct-16Nov-16Dec-16Jan-17Feb-17Mar-17Apr-17May-17Jun-17Jul-17Aug-17Sep-17Monthly Total Construction Value by Applied Date
1&2 Family Multi-family Commercial
Building Plan Review Statistics
409/2017 Growth Management Department
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Sep-15Oct-15Nov-15Dec-15Jan-16Feb-16Mar-16Apr-16May-16Jun-16Jul-16Aug-16Sep-16Oct-16Nov-16Dec-16Jan-17Feb-17Mar-17Apr-17May-17Jun-17Jul-17Aug-17Sep-17Sep-
15
Oct-
15
Nov-
15
Dec-
15
Jan-
16
Feb-
16
Mar-
16
Apr-
16
May-
16
Jun-
16
Jul-
16
Aug-
16
Sep-
16
Oct-
16
Nov-
16
Dec-
16
Jan-
17
Feb-
17
Mar-
17
Apr-
17
May-
17
Jun-
17
Jul-
17
Aug-
17
Sep-
17
Commercial 5 8 6 4 5 8 7 7 11 10 6 6 3 6 3 10 15 10 6 6 12 4 7 13 5
Multi-family 8 4 7 8 14 9 12 4 15 14 2 9 5 5 4 7 10 5 4 15 -4 5 5 3
1&2 Family 214 210 204 257 228 236 233 262 250 230 228 230 224 216 163 166 203 202 286 242 268 293 224 287 177
New Construction Building Permits Issued by Month
-
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Sep-15Nov-15Jan-16Mar-16May-16Jul-16Sep-16Nov-16Jan-17Mar-17May-17Jul-17Sep-17New Commercial Building
Permits Issued by Month
-
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Sep-15Nov-15Jan-16Mar-16May-16Jul-16Sep-16Nov-16Jan-17Mar-17May-17Jul-17Sep-17New Multi-family Building
Permits Issued by Month
Building Inspections Statistics
09/2017 Growth Management Department 5
-
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Sep-15Oct-15Nov-15Dec-15Jan-16Feb-16Mar-16Apr-16May-16Jun-16Jul-16Aug-16Sep-16Oct-16Nov-16Dec-16Jan-17Feb-17Mar-17Apr-17May-17Jun-17Jul-17Aug-17Sep-1717,602 19,089 17,225 18,954 15,834 18,217 19,357 18,308 18,870 19,700 17,095 20,166 18,544 19,451 20,055 19,050 17,615 16,605 20,089 16,794 18,948 18,023 16,286 19,552 9,097 Building Inspections
Electrical, 1,739
Land Development,
679
Gas, 206
Mechanical, 781
Plumbing, 1,690
ROW, 132
Septic, 28
Structural, 3,827
Well, 14
Pollution, 1
Types of Building Inspections in September
Land Development Services
Statistics
09/2017 Growth Management Department 6
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20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Sep-15Oct-15Nov-15Dec-15Jan-16Feb-16Mar-16Apr-16May-16Jun-16Jul-16Aug-16Sep-16Oct-16Nov-16Dec-16Jan-17Feb-17Mar-17Apr-17May-17Jun-17Jul-17Aug-17Sep-17126 113 109 124 102 155 159 115 104 141 109 116 120 141 107 121 139 144 145 154 176 178 146 158 63 All Land Development Applications Applied by Month
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Vegetation Removal
Permit
Utility Conveyance
Final Acceptance
Zoning Verification
Letter
Site Development
Plan Insubstantial
Change
Informal Wetland
Determination
38 39
78
100
119
Top 5 Land Development Applications Applied within
the Last 6 Months
Land Development Services
Statistics
09/2017 Growth Management Department 7
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5
10
15
20
25
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Land Development Code Amendment Request
ORIGIN: Board of County Commissioners
AUTHOR: Growth Management Department Staff
AMENDMENT CYCLE: 2016 LDC Amendment Cycle (Carry-Over)
LDC SECTION(S): 3.05.07 Preservation Standards
CHANGE: This amendment modifies the requirements for off-site native vegetation retention.
The amendment updates and revises the applicability section, provides for off-site preservation
through deviations or variances, modifies the calculation for monetary payments, and removes the
land donation alternative for off-site native vegetation retention.
REASON:
Amendment History
Currently, LDC section 3.05.07 H.1.f establishes the following options for compliance with the
County’s native vegetation retention requirements:
1) On-site preservation; or
2) Off-site preservation through one of the following methods:
a. Monetary payment with an exotics maintenance endowment, or
b. Land donation with an exotics maintenance endowment.
On July 7, 2015, Conservation Collier staff made several preliminary recommendations to the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) for guidance prior to establishing more detailed changes
to the program. The Board directed a review of these recommendations with the Conservation
Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) and Development Services Advisory
Committee (DSAC) to provide recommendations to:
• Increase the monetary payment so that land management endowments last beyond seven
years; and
• Consider removing the land donation alternative.
The following narrative describes some of the history of the County’s preserve requirements, the
changes included in this amendment, and the recommendations suggested by the advisory boards
and the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC).
Background regarding on-site preserves
The purpose of the on-site preserve requirement is to retain, maintain, and protect existing native
vegetation on site as provided for in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME)
of the Growth Management Plan (GMP). Accordingly, the purpose of LDC section 3.05.00
Vegetation Removal, Protection, and Preservation states:
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The purpose of this section is the protection of vegetation within the County by
regulating its removal; to assist in the control of flooding, soil erosion, dust, heat,
air pollution, and noise; and to maintain property, aesthetic, and health values
within the County; to limit the use of irrigation water in open space areas by
promoting the preservation of existing plant communities; to limit the removal of
existing viable vegetation in advance of the approval of land development plans;
and to limit the removal of existing viable vegetation when no landscape plan has
been prepared for the site.
It is important to note that while this section allows for off-site preservation, preserves in the urban
area still provide benefits to the community. Beyond native habitat, preserves also provide green
space consisting of naturally existing vegetation in urban areas. The Nature Conservancy’s
“Planting Healthy Air” (2016) confirms that trees and other vegetation provide many benefits to
people including: “aesthetic beauty, enhancement of property values, erosion prevention,
stormwater management, and noise reduction.”1 The study also reiterates that trees sequester
carbon, which helps to alleviate the effects of climate change. Trees help to make the air healthier
as “Dozens of studies now show that tree leaves filter out particulate matter from the atmosphere,
along with many other air pollutants.”2
Preserves retained on site are an amenity for residents. The LDC allows for boardwalks, pathways,
benches, educational signs, and viewing platforms; staff encourages these uses so that residents
can enjoy preserve areas. In addition, the Nature Conservancy’s Tree Study indicates that urban
trees have been shown to have economic value, stating, “in general, the total economic value of a
tree is frequently more than 20 times the value specifically for air quality, with stormwater
mitigation and aesthetic value for property owners being especially important.”3
Background regarding off-site preserves
Off-site native vegetation retention was added to the LDC in 2010 to allow for the purchase or
donation of land off site in lieu of preserving native vegetation on site. The criteria for determining
when this alternative is allowed is based on the provisions identified in CCME, of the GMP, Policy
6.1.1 (10), which states:
The County shall adopt land development regulations that allow for a process
whereby a property owner may submit a petition requesting that all or a portion of
the native vegetation preservation retention requirement to be satisfied by a
monetary payment, land donation that contains native vegetative communities
equal to or of a higher priority as described in Policy 6.1.1 (4) than the land being
impacted, or other appropriate method of compensation to an acceptable land
acquisition program, as required by the land development regulations. The
monetary payment shall be used to purchase and manage native vegetative
communities off-site. The land development regulations shall provide criteria to
1 McDonald, R., Kroeger, K., Boucher, T., Wang, L., Salem, R. (2016). Planting Healthy Air. Retrieved from
https://global.nature.org/content/healthyair?src=r.global.healthyair. Pg. 2
2 Ibid, Pg. 2.
3 Ibid, Pg. 22.
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determine when this alternative will be considered. The criteria will be based upon
the following provisions:
a. The amount, type, rarity and quality of the native vegetation on site;
b. The presence of conservation lands adjoining the site;
c. The presence of listed species and consideration of Federal and State agency
technical assistance;
d. The type of land use proposed, such as, but not limited to, affordable housing;
e. The size of the preserve required to remain on site is too small to ensure that
the preserve can remain functional; and
f. Right-of-Way acquisitions for all purposes necessary for roadway construction,
including ancillary drainage facilities, and including utilities within the right
of way acquisition area.
The land development regulations shall include a methodology to establish the
monetary value, land donation, or other appropriate method of compensation to
ensure that native vegetative communities not preserved on-site will be preserved
and appropriately managed off-site.
Generally speaking, preserves which are smaller in size, or those located adjacent to more intense
land uses, have a greater potential to become less viable over time due to habitat fragmentation
and sensitivity of native vegetation to changes in the environment. Depending on the type of
development and uses on adjoining properties, plants, such as slash pine, often die after a few
years. It is in these instances where the off-site preservation is recommended in lieu of preservation
of native vegetation on site.
Changes to LDC sections 3.05.07 H.1.f.i-ii
Purpose section
This amendment adds a purpose section to clarify the original intent and guide the administration
of the off-site preserve program. This section identifies it is intended to apply to projects with a
preserve requirement of 21,780 square feet (one-half acre) or less. Additionally, this section is not
applicable to the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) and Rural Fringe Mixed Use (RFMU)
districts, since there are separate off-site preservation provisions specific to each district.
Applicability
This amendment removes the existing applicability in its entirety and replaces it with a provision
limiting the applicability of off-site preservation to projects where the preserve requirement is
21,780 square feet (one-half acre) or less, and where the preserves have not been identified on an
approved development order by the County.
This section also limits the applicability of off-site preservation with several prohibitions that
modify or add to the provisions previously identified as “restrictions.” Identifying these standards
as prohibitions makes it clear that no deviations can be requested or allowed when any of the
prohibitions are found on site. Additionally, the following clarifications and additions have been
made to the list of prohibitions:
• The prohibition on removing native vegetation adjacent to flowways is clarified to indicate
that it also applies to native vegetation within flowways.
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• Currently, remaining portions of on-site preserves must be a minimum of one acre, unless
high quality habitat is present. This provision is removed as applicants will not be able to
leave any required preserves on site when off-site preservation is requested.
• A standard is added prohibiting off-site preserves if the on-site native vegetation
requirement is greater than 21,780 square feet (one-half acre).
• A standard is added prohibiting deviations or variances from the off-site preservation
standards.
Approval methods
CCME Policy 6.1.1 (13) requires two potential methods for obtaining approval when
developments meet the applicability to provide on-site preserves off site. The policy states:
“The County may grant a deviation to the native vegetation retention requirements
of subsections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12 of this Policy, and shall adopt land development
regulations to set forth the process for obtaining a deviation. The regulations shall
allow for the granting of a deviation by the appropriate review board after a public
hearing, and for the granting of a deviation administratively…”
Therefore, the following approval processes have been established:
1) Administrative approval:
The County Manager or designee may approve deviations for off-site preserves in only the
following four situations:
a. Essential service facilities;
b. Affordable housing projects that have been approved by the Collier County
Community and Human Services Division;
c. Projects where on-site native vegetation is fragmented; or
d. Projects where on-site native vegetation is not contiguous to off-site preserve areas.
2) Approval through a public hearing:
For other projects that satisfy the applicability criteria, off-site preservation may be
approved through a PUD deviation or variance, as applicable.
Finally, a provision is added which states that for the purposes of this section, the required
preserves shall be based on the total acreage for the PUD or development order, and not based on
an individual phase or phases of a development. Additionally, if the on-site native vegetation
retention requirement is satisfied off site, then all of the required preserve will be satisfied off site.
Changes to Off-Site Alternatives in LDC section 3.05.07 H.1.f.iii.
This section currently identifies that the native vegetation retention requirements may be satisfied
by one of two off-site alternatives, either monetary payments or land donations. This amendment
removes the land donation alternative and modifies the calculation of the monetary payment.
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Currently, the monetary payment amount is based on the
location of the land to be impacted and must be equal to
125 percent of the average cost of land purchased by
Conservation Collier in the urban designated area or of the
average cost of all other designations, as applicable.
This amendment states that the monetary payment amount
shall be established in the Growth Management
Department Development Services Fee Schedule. The
proposed per acre fee for the monetary payment alternative
is based on the Annual Update and Inventory Report
(AUIR) Community and Regional Park Land Summary
unit cost per acre, as updated annually. Using the AUIR to establish the cost to purchase land will
ensure that this fee is consistent with the County’s other land purchasing estimates and that the fee
is updated regularly.
CCPC RECOMMENDATION: Following the Board’s direction, the CCPC has reviewed
recommendations from CCLAAC and DSAC over the course of several meetings. During their
review of this amendment, the CCPC noted the following:
• The retention of native vegetation, even small areas, is valued by Collier County residents.
• The native vegetation retention requirements should be designed to promote on-site
retention.
• The program should place more emphasis on encouraging incorporation of the natural
environment within urban developments.
Furthermore, the CCPC expressed concern over the ability for developers to satisfy native
vegetation retention requirements off site, the methodologies used by the CCLAAC and DSAC to
revise the fees associated with the off-site preservation alternatives, and the County’s ability to
manage exotics in the rural areas of the County. As a result, this amendment reflects the following
CCPC recommendations made during the August 17, 2017, meeting:
1. Off-site preservation should only be allowed through a deviation where the preserve
requirement is one-half acre or less.
a. The CCPC explained that the limitation to one-half acre is significant when
compared to minimum lot sizes for single-family homes. For instance, 21,780
square feet compares to more than three minimum sized lots within RMF-6 zoning
districts.
2. An administrative deviation should be available to projects that meet identified criteria.
3. The only method for providing off-site preserves should be through a monetary payment
and the amount should be based on the AUIR Community and Regional Park Land
Summary per acre unit cost.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on October 19, 2017.
Preserves in Industrial Districts:
LDC section 3.05.07 B.2.h
establishes that industrial zoned
parcels which have a native
vegetation retention requirement
of two acres or less are exempt
from the preserve requirement.
For this reason, industrial zoned
parcels are not incorporated in the
applicability section.
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CCLAAC & DSAC RECOMMENDATIONS: Off-site preservation was used infrequently after
its addition to the LDC in 2010, and several provisions have proved problematic when staff has
applied this section to projects in recent years. Therefore, in addition to addressing the Board’s
direction staff recommended clarifying certain portions of this provision to CCLAAC and DSAC.
Both the CCLAAC and DSAC provided similar recommendations regarding changes to the
purpose and intent, applicability, PUD deviations, and prohibitions sections. While the CCPC
recommendation includes the CCLAAC and DSAC recommended language in the purpose and
intent section, several other sections were modified during the CCPC hearings described generally
as follows:
• Both CCLAAC and DSAC recommended to allow for off-site preservation to apply to
preserve requirements of up to one acre and to allow for up to two acres through a PUD
deviation. However, the CCPC modified these provisions to apply only to preserve
requirements of one-half acre or less.
• Both CCLAAC and DSAC recommended clarifications to the restrictions section,
including renaming the section to “prohibitions.” While some of these clarifications are
included in the CCPC recommendation, the CCPC has made additional modifications and
additions as described above.
• Both CCLAAC and DSAC recommended changes to the off-site preservation alternatives
as directed by the Board. While these recommendations differed between committees, each
committee included endowments for estimated land management costs, and proposed fees
for the monetary payment and land donation alternatives. Each Committee’s proposal for
changes to the off-site preservation alternatives are summarized in the next section.
CCLAAC recommendations for off-site preservation alternatives:
1) Land Management Costs: CCLAAC recommended using an annual estimated cost of $558 per
acre to manage lands donated to Conservation Collier. This yearly management estimate was
used to establish an endowment amount that ensures sufficient management funds for at least
20 years while accounting for inflation and interest. The resulting land management
endowment amount of $32,500 was incorporated in CCLAAC’s recommended fees for the
monetary payment and land donation alternatives.
2) Monetary Payment Alternative: CCLAAC recommended that the monetary payment should
be equivalent to 125% of the “post development appraised value” of the on-site preserve
acreage. The following example was given: If a development with a one acre preserve
requirement received a post development appraisal value of $300,000, the total fee associated
with the monetary payment alternative would equate to $375,000.
3) Land Donation Alternative: CCLAAC recommended that the land donation fee incorporate the
land management endowment and an initial exotic vegetation removal cost. Additionally,
CCLAAC recommended a 4:1 ratio for land donations to offset the land being developed. The
following table illustrates the land donation fee for a project with a native vegetation
requirement of one acre. Since a 4:1 ratio would apply to the donation, four acres would need
to be donated, therefore, the fees are multiplied by four in the following table:
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Elements of Land Donation Fee Cost Per Donation
Land management endowment ($32,500 x 4) $130,000
Initial exotic vegetation removal costs ($4,000 x 4) $16,000
Total $146,000
DSAC recommendations for off-site preservation alternatives:
1) Land Management Costs: DSAC recommended using the following estimates to manage lands
donated to Conservation Collier:
• Years 1-5 = $558 per acre
• Year 6 and ongoing = $141 per acre
These yearly management estimates were used to establish an endowment amount that ensures
sufficient management funds for at least 20 years while also accounting for inflation and
interest. The resulting land management endowment amount of $13,200 was incorporated in
DSAC’s recommended fees for the monetary payment and land donation alternatives.
2) Monetary Payment Alternative: DSAC recommended that the monetary payment incorporate
the cost for Conservation Collier to purchase land, the land management endowment, and an
initial exotic vegetation removal cost as shown in the following table:
Elements of Monetary Payment Alternative Per Acre Cost
Average cost to purchase land for Conservation Collier $32,800
Land management endowment $13,200
Initial exotic vegetation removal costs $4,000
Total $50,000
3) Land Donation Alternative: DSAC recommended that the land donation fee incorporate the
land management endowment and an initial exotic vegetation removal cost as shown in the
following table:
Elements of Land Donation Fee Per Acre Cost
Land management endowment $13,200
Initial exotic vegetation removal costs $4,000
Total $17,200
FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS: There are no anticipated fiscal or operational impacts
associated with this amendment.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPACT: There are no anticipated Growth Management
Plan impacts associated with this amendment.
Amend the LDC as follows:
3.05.07 Preservation Standards 1
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H. Preserve standards. 3
1. Design standards. 4
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f. Off-site vegetation retention. 2
i. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this subsection f is to identify 3
the criteria to satisfy on-site preserve requirements off site. The 4
intent of the on-site preserve requirement is to retain, maintain, 5
and preserve existing native vegetation on site as provided for in 6
the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the GMP. 7
However, in limited situations on-site preserve may be considered 8
less viable as a functional preserve if it is 21,780 square feet (one-9
half acre) or less and isolated. Therefore, in limited situations, 10
providing for a preserve off site can achieve the goals and 11
objectives of the GMP. This section shall not apply to lands 12
located within the RLSA or RFMU districts. 13
i. Applicability. A property owner may request that all or a portion of 14
the Collier County on-site native vegetation preservation retention 15
requirement be satisfied for only the following situations and 16
subject to the restrictions listed below. 17
a) Properties zoned commercial where the on-site preserve 18
requirement is less than 2 acres in size. 19
b) Park sites where the on-site preserve requirement is less 20
than one acre in size. 21
c) Essential service facilities other than parks, for any size 22
preserves. 23
d) Preserves less than on acre in size 24
e) Affordable housing projects. The maximum percent 25
of native vegetation retention allowed offsite shall be 26
equal to the percent of affordable housing units, without 27
limitation as to size of the preserve. 28
f) Existing or proposed preserves with 75 percent or more 29
coverage with exotic vegetation. Existing preserves not 30
previously overrun with this type vegetation and which 31
arrive at this state due to lack of management of the 32
preserve shall mitigate off site at a ratio of 2 to 1. 33
g) Created preserves which do not meet the success criteria 34
in 3.05.07 H.1.e.viii or where preserves have not been 35
planted in a manner which mimics a natural plant 36
community. 37
h) Preserves which do not meet the minimum dimensional 38
requirements of this section. 39
f) Portions of preserves located within platted single-family 40
lots. 41
j) Right of Way acquisitions to be conveyed or in the process 42
of being conveyed to the County by non-governmental 43
entities for all purposes necessary for roadway 44
construction, including ancillary drainage facilities, and 45
including utilities within the right of way acquisition area. 46
k) All criteria listed for created preserves. 47
ii. Restrictions, when one or more of the following situations occur. 48
Applicability and prohibitions. Except where it is prohibited, 49
applicants may request that the on-site native vegetation 50
retention requirement be satisfied in full off-site where the native 51
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vegetation requirement is 21,780 square feet (one-half acre) or 1
less, and the preserves have not been identified on an approved 2
development order by the County. Off-site preserves are 3
prohibited if one or more of the following is found on site: 4
a) Xeric scrub, and hardwood hammocks which are one acre 5
or more in size, mangrove (excluding mangrove fringes 6
less than 40 feet in width, as measured from the root line, 7
on artificially created shorelines), coastal dune and strand 8
environments, and listed species habitat or corridors per 9
the requirements or recommendations of the FFWCC or 10
USFWS are found on site; shall not be allowed to have the 11
on-site native vegetation preservation retention 12
requirement provided offsite. 13
b) Preserves shall remain onsite if that are located within or 14
contiguous to natural flowways required to be retained per 15
the requirements of the SFWMD, natural water bodies, 16
estuaries, government required preserves (not meeting the 17
off-site preservation criteria herein), NRPAs, or contiguous 18
to property designated for purchase by Conservation 19
Collier or purchased by Conservation Collier, or contiguous 20
to properties containing listed species nests, buffers, 21
corridors and foraging habitat per the requirements or 22
recommendations of the FFWCC or USFWS. For the 23
purpose of this section, natural flowways shall also 24
include those identified during wetland permitting with 25
applicable State and Federal agencies, regional drainage 26
studies, or surface water management permits.; or 27
c) Remaining portions of on-site preserves must be a 28
minimum of one acre in size and shall not meet the offsite 29
criteria of sub-section 3.05.07 H.1.f.i.(f) and (g) above, 30
unless preserved with higher quality habitat not qualifying 31
for the off-site native vegetation retention alternative. 32
c) If the on-site native vegetation retention requirement is 33
greater than 21,780 square feet (one-half acre), then no 34
required preserves are allowed to go off site. 35
iii. Off-site preserves approved administratively. Except as limited in 36
LDC section 3.05.07 H.1.f.ii, the County Manager or designee 37
may approve deviations to meet the on-site preserve requirements 38
off site in only the following four situations: 39
a) Essential services facilities; 40
b) Affordable housing approved by the Collier County 41
Community and Human Services Division; 42
c) Projects where on-site native vegetation is fragmented; or 43
d) Projects where on-site native vegetation is not contiguous 44
to off-site preserve areas. 45
iv. Off-site preserves approved through a public hearing. Except as 46
limited in LDC section 3.05.07 H.1.f.ii., applicants may request a 47
PUD deviation or variance, as applicable, to meet the on-site 48
preserve requirement off site. 49
a) PUD deviations shall be processed in accordance with the 50
procedures in LDC section 10.02.13. 51
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b) Variances shall be processed in accordance with the 1
procedures in LDC section 10.09.00. 2
v. For the purposes this section, the preserve requirement shall be 3
based on the total acreage for the PUD or development order, as 4
applicable, and not based on an individual phase or phases of a 5
development, consistent with LDC section 3.05.07 H.1.a. If the 6
on-site native vegetation retention requirement is satisfied off 7
site, then all of the required preserve will be satisfied off site. 8
iii.vi. Off-site Alternatives. Off-site native vegetation retention 9
requirements may be met by monetary payment or by land 10
donation. If a development qualifies for off-site preservation, only 11
a monetary payment will satisfy the off-site retention requirement. 12
a) Applicants shall make the monetary payment to Collier 13
County. Such funds will shall be used by the County for the 14
purchase and management of off-site conservation lands 15
within the county. The monetary payment amount shall be 16
established by resolution in the Collier County Growth 17
Management Department Development Services Fee 18
Schedule. The monetary payment amount shall be 19
calculated based on the on-site preserve requirement for 20
the land that is proposed to be developed and shall be the 21
current AUIR Community and Regional Park Land 22
Summary per acre unit cost, as amended annually. based 23
on the location of the land to be impacted and be equal to 24
125 percent of the average cost of land in the Urban 25
Designation or 125 percent of the average cost for all other 26
Designations, as applicable, as defined by the FLUE, 27
purchased by Collier County, through the Conservation 28
Collier program. This monetary payment shall be made 29
prior to the preconstruction meeting for the SDP or final 30
plat construction plans. 31
b) In lieu of monetary payment, applicants may choose to 32
donate land for conservation purposes to Collier County or 33
to another government agency. In the event of donation to 34
Collier County, the applicant may acquire and 35
subsequently donate land within the project boundaries of 36
Winchester Head, North Golden Gate Estates Unit 53, 37
another multi- parcel project or any other land designated 38
by Conservation Collier donation acceptance procedures. 39
Applicants who choose to donate land shall be required to 40
demonstrate that the land to be donated contains native 41
vegetation communities equal to or of higher priority (as 42
described in subsection 3.05.07 A.) than the land required 43
to be preserved onsite. In no case shall the acreage of 44
land donated be less than the acreage of land required to 45
be preserved onsite. Land donated to satisfy the off-site 46
vegetation retention requirement must be located entirely 47
within Collier County. Donations of land for preservation 48
shall be made to a federal, state or local government 49
agency established or authorized to accept lands for the 50
conservation and management of land in perpetuity, 51
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subject to the policies and procedures of the receiving 1
entity. Lands donated to Collier County must include a 2
cash payment for management of the land. The amount of 3
this payment shall be equal to 25 percent of the average 4
cost of land in the Urban Designation or 25 percent of the 5
average cost in all other Designations, as applicable, as 6
defined by the FLUE, purchased by Collier County, through 7
the Conservation Collier program. 8
Applicants shall provide evidence that donations of land 9
for preservation and endowments for management have 10
been accepted by and donated to the entity stated above, 11
at the time of the preconstruction meeting for the SDP or 12
final plat construction plans. Exotics shall be removed in 13
accordance with the time frames provided in 3.05.07 H.2. 14
State and Federal agency requirements for mitigation, 15
remediation and monitoring for the donated land shall be 16
the responsibility of the applicant. 17
iv.vii. PUD zoning. Where the off-site native vegetation retention 18
alternative is used for portions of preserves not identified on a 19
PUD master plan, a PUD amendment is not required. 20
Preserves or portions of preserves identified on a PUD master 21
plan shall require an amendment to the PUD master plan to 22
use the native vegetation retention alternative, subject to 23
LDC section 10.02.13 E, unless the option to use the off -site 24
native vegetation retention alternative is included in the PUD. 25
viii. Deviations or variances from LDC section 3.05.07 H.1.f. are 26
prohibited. 27
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