Agenda 06/26/2018 Item #9CProposed Agenda Changes
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
June 26, 2018
Item 9C: Recommendation to withdraw Subsection
3, of the proposed LDC amendments, that would
establish new standards requiring permanent
emergency generators at certain community
clubhouses or community center buildings. (Staff’s
request)
Move Item 16K5 to Item 12A: Recommendation to authorize the County Attorney to retain
outside counsel to work with the County Attorney, staff and outside consultants, to negotiate and
help draft Developer Contribution Agreements with respect to the Rural Lands West proposed
development, and authorize all necessary budget amendments. (Commissioner Taylor and
Commissioner Fiala’s separate request)
Time Certain Items:
Item 9A to be heard at 9:15 a.m.
Item 11B and 11C to be heard at 10:40 a.m.
6/26/2018 8:32 AM
06/26/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 04-41, as amended, the
Collier County Land Development Code, which includes the comprehensive land regulations for the
unincorporated area of Collier County, Florida, to require permanent emergency generators at
residential developments with a clubhouse or community center and at facilities with fuel pumps
and assisted living facilities or nursing homes, and to allow yard encroachments and reduced
planting areas for permanent emergency generators at facilities with fuel pumps and assisted living
facilities or nursing homes, by providing for: Section One, Recitals; Section Two, Findings of Fact;
Section Three, Adoption of Amendments to the Land Development Code, more specifica lly
amending the following: Chapter Four - Site Design and Development Standards, including Section
4.02.01 Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts, Section 4.05.04 Parking
Space Requirements, Section 4.06.05 General Landscaping Requirements; Chapter Five -
Supplemental Standards, including Section 5.05.04 Group Housing, Section 5.05.05 Facilities with
Fuel Pumps, adding new Section 5.05.17 Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community
Center Buildings; Chapter Ten - Application, Review, and Decision-Making Procedures, including
Section 10.02.03 Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and Amendments
thereof; Section Four, Conflict and Severability; Section Five, inclusion in the Collier County Land
Development Code; and Section Six, effective date.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners (Board) review staff’s analysis and
recommendations along with the recommendations of the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC)
regarding the above referenced petition and to render a decision regarding the petition.
CONSIDERATIONS: There are four “Post Hurricane Irma” Land Development Code (LDC)
amendments. These are result of the Board’s Work Session held on November 7, 2017. At the Work
Session, County staff presented several regulatory responses to address the After-Action Findings of the
County’s Hurricane Irma response. The following Regulatory Actions were implemented by the
proposed LDC amendments:
Regulatory Action #1: Suggested to draft an ordinance that expands the on-site generator
capabilities for licensed health care facilities.
Regulatory Action #2: Suggested establishing a local ordinance to help address evacuation
shelter deficits.
Regulatory Action #3: Suggested strengthening the emergency generator requirements for
commercial gas stations located near the interstate highway and multi -pump stations located
further inland.
The four Post Hurricane Irma amendments are described as follows:
1. Group Housing (LDC section 5.05.04) - This amendment establishes new requirements for
nursing homes and assisted living facilities (ALFs), as defined by Chapters 400 and 429 F.S.,
respectively, to require Emergency Environmental Control Plans (EECP), which provides for the
installation of permanent emergency generators (see Attachment B - Group Housing).
2. Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings (New LDC section
5.05.17) - This amendment establishes new standards for clubhouses or community center buildings in
residential developments, to aid in the County’s emergency response and recovery after an emergency
event, such as a tropical storm or a hurricane (see Attachment C - Clubhouses and Community Center
Buildings).
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3. Facilities with Fuel Pumps (LDC section 5.05.05) - This amendment clarifies the requirement to
install a generator transfer switch at facilities with fuel pumps and introduces the requirement to install a
permanent emergency generator (see Attachment D - Facilities with Fuel Pumps).
4. Exemptions from Certain Design Standards for Permanent Emergency Generators (LDC sections
4.02.01, 4.05.04, 4.06.05, and 10.02.03) - This amendment creates new exemptions from certain design
standards for existing facilities with fuel pumps, ALFs, and nursing home s that install permanent
emergency generators and related fuel storage for an emergency event (see Attachment E - Exemptions).
The Collier County Fire and EMS Chiefs’ Association endorses the proposed changes to #1, #3, and #4
above (see Attachment F - Letter of Support).
PUBLIC UTILITIES RESILIENCY: These LDC amendments are companion to other resiliency
initiatives resulting from the Board’s May 8, 2018 meeting. Agenda Item 11A, “Recommendation to
accept an update to the After-Action Report provided during the Board’s November 7, 2017 Workshop
regarding the effects of Hurricane Irma,” the Public Utilities Department (PUD) expressed its plans to
update the Collier County Utilities Standards and Procedures Ordinance (“Ordinance”) and the Utilities
Standards Manual (“Manual”) to ensure greater resiliency in construction, and to impose maintenance
standards upon private pump stations. PUD has two separate agenda items requesting the County
Attorney's Office to advertise an ordinance and resolution to implement its resiliency changes.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DSAC) RECOMMENDATION: The
DSAC meeting was held on May 2, 2018. The official recommendation for each amendment was as
follows:
1. Group Housing - The DSAC unanimously recommended approval of this amendment with no
changes.
2. Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings - The DSAC
recommended denial of this LDC amendment. However, the DSAC indicated they may be amenable to a
more limited amendment that requires a generator transfer switch to establish back up connectivity.
3. Facilities with Fuel Pumps - Prior to a recommendation being made, the DSAC requested
additional information regarding the evacuation routes referenced in the amendment. The DSAC also
suggested updating the applicability for this amendment to apply only to larger facilities with fuel pumps
(i.e. more than 8 fueling stations). The amendment returned to DSAC on June 6, 2018. After additional
information was presented, a motion to approve with conditions was made and seconded; however, the
motion failed due to a lack of majority in the affirmative.
4. Exemptions from Certain Design Standards for Permanent Emergency Generators - The DSAC
unanimously recommended approval of this amendment with no changes.
CCPC RECOMMENDATION: The CCPC heard the amendments on May 17, 2018. The CCPC voted
on the four amendments as follows:
1. Group Housing - The CCPC recommended approval because of a perceived urgency to get this
amendment approved. However, the CCPC recommended that it be fixed in the future by moving the
language that does not involve land development into the Code of Laws and Ordinances rather than in the
LDC. Earlier in the meeting, a request was made, of which staff agreed, regarding t he written statement
of onsite attestation, that it may also be in electronic form (e.g. digital report) as opposed to being kept
onsite via paper copy only.
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2. Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings - The CCPC voted
not to adopt the proposed regulations, to allow for more time to vet the proposed language through the
stakeholders and HOA groups and to bring it back if the Board so desires. When vetting through
stakeholders and HOA groups, if there is any significant level of concern regarding the expenses that the
redraft would come back with an opt-out provision that requires all constituents/members be informed
that the association is opting out and their level of protection may be less than an organization that did not
opt out. The CCPC recommended that staff contact a sample of general managers of communities that
have private clubs and solicit their feedback on the proposed provisions. On May 23, 2018, Staff
followed up on the CCPC’s recommendation by sending emails to those on the distribution list. Staff has
received feedback from six individuals expressing concern regarding this amendment. Any public
comments received in response are attached.
3. Facilities with Fuel Pumps - The CCPC recommended approval of this amendment.
4. Exemptions from Certain Design Standards for Permanent Emergency Generators - The CCPC
recommended approval of this amendment.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impacts associated with the four LDC amendments are as follows:
1. Group Housing - In the “Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs” of the summary bill analysis
for Senate Bill 7028, prepared by the Department of Elder Affairs, a one-time estimated average ALF
facility cost to comply was assumed at $19,033 for 6 beds or less; $68,637 for 7 to 49 beds; $106,721 for
50 to 100 beds and for more than 100 beds, $439,000. In the “Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs”
prepared by the Agency for Health Care Administration, a one-time estimated average nursing home cost
to comply was assumed at $2,627 per bed. The one-time estimates included in the bill analyses did not
include reoccurring operational and maintenance costs. This amendment will result in additional costs to
comply with the proposed supplementary requirements for EECPs, including but not limited to backup
power connectivity and third-party testing.
2. Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings - This amendment
will result in additional costs to residential developments that install an emergency generator. There are
no anticipated fiscal or operational impacts to the County associated with this amendment.
3. Facilities with Fuel Pumps - This amendment will result in additional costs to comply with those
requirements that differ from existing State requirements. The land area necessary to accommodate the
required generator and associated equipment may cause the site to become non-conforming with other
LDC standards, such as off-street parking, required setbacks, landscaping, etc., which may cause further
complications when transferring ownership of real property. Also, if adopted, a facility with fuel pumps
may experience unanticipated costs when contemplating future expansions or renovations when
discovering that a non-conformity exists because the site lacks the required generator.
4. Exemptions from Certain Design Standards for Permanent Emergency Generators - There are no
anticipated fiscal or operational impacts associated with this amendment.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The growth management impacts associated with these
amendments are as follows:
1. Group Housing - This LDC amendment supports Goal 12 of the Conservation and Coastal
Management Element of the GMP which requires the County, “to make every reasonable effort to ensure
the public safety, health and welfare of people and property from the effects of hurricane storm damage.”
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It is consistent with Policy 12.1.14, which states:
All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed shall have a core area to
shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be constructed to meet the Public Shelter
Design Criteria that are required for new public schools and public community colleges and
universities (“State Requirements for Educational Facilities,” 2014). Additionally, this area shall
be capable of ventilation of air conditioning provided by back-up generator for a period of no
less than seventy-two (72) hours.
2. Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings - This amendment
supports Goal 12 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the GMP, “to make every
reasonable effort to ensure the public safety, health and welfare of people and property form the effects of
hurricane storm damage.”
3. Facilities with Fuel Pumps - This amendment supports Goal 12 of the Conservation and Coastal
Management Element of the GMP which requires the County, “to make every reasonable effort to ensure
the public safety, health and welfare of people and property from the effects of hurricane storm damage.”
4. Exemptions from Certain Design Standards for Permanent Emergency Generators - There are no
anticipated Growth Management Plan impacts associated with this amendment.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality. An affirmative vote of
four is needed for Board Approval. - HFAC
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approves the attached ordinance.
Prepared By: Eric Johnson, AICP, CFM, LEED Green Associate, Principal Planner, Zoning Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance (PDF)
2. Attachment B - Group Housing (PDF)
3. Attachment C - Clubhhouses and Community Centers (PDF)
4. Attachment D - Facilities with Fuel Pumps (PDF)
5. Attachment E - Exemptions to Development Standards (PDF)
6. Attachment F - Letter of Support (PDF)
7. Legal Ad - Agenda ID 5722 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 9.C
Doc ID: 5722
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 04-41,
as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, which includes the comprehensive land
regulations for the unincorporated area of Collier County, Florida, to require permanent emergency
generators at residential developments with a clubhouse or community center and at facilities with fuel
pumps and assisted living facilities or nursing homes, and to allow yard encroachments and reduced
planting areas for permanent emergency generators at facilities with fuel pumps and assisted living
facilities or nursing homes, by providing for: Section One, Recitals; Section Two, Findings of Fact;
Section Three, Adoption of Amendments to the Land Development Code, more specifically amending the
following: Chapter Four - Site Design and Development Standards, including Section 4.02.01
Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts, Section 4.05.04 Parking Space
Requirements, Section 4.06.05 General Landscaping Requirements; Chapter Five - Supplemental
Standards, including Section 5.05.04 Group Housing, Section 5.05.05 Facilities with Fuel Pumps, adding
new Section 5.05.17 Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings;
Chapter Ten - Application, Review, and Decision-Making Procedures, including Section 10.02.03
Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and Amendments thereof; Section Four,
Conflict and Severability; Section Five, inclusion in the Collier County Land Development Code; and
Section Six, effective date.
Meeting Date: 06/26/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Planner, Principal – Zoning
Name: Eric Johnson
05/21/2018 4:03 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Planning and Zoning – Zoning
Name: Michael Bosi
05/21/2018 4:03 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Judy Puig Level 1 Reviewer Completed 05/22/2018 4:36 PM
Zoning Michael Bosi Additional Reviewer Completed 05/24/2018 4:17 PM
Zoning Jeremy Frantz Additional Reviewer Completed 05/29/2018 11:46 AM
Growth Management Department James French Deputy Department Head Review Completed 05/29/2018 4:04 PM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Department Head Review Completed 06/08/2018 4:18 PM
County Attorney's Office Heidi Ashton-Cicko Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 06/08/2018 4:40 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 06/11/2018 7:29 AM
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Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 06/12/2018 5:04 PM
Office of Management and Budget Allison Kearns Additional Reviewer Completed 06/14/2018 11:19 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/15/2018 4:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 06/26/2018 9:00 AM
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ORDINANCE NO. 18 – ___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-
41, AS AMENDED, THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, WHICH INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND
REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO REQUIRE PERMANENT EMERGENCY
GENERATORS AT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS WITH A
CLUBHOUSE OR COMMUNITY CENTER AND AT FACILITIES WITH
FUEL PUMPS AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES OR NURSING
HOMES, AND TO ALLOW YARD ENCROACHMENTS AND REDUCED
PLANTING AREAS FOR PERMANENT EMERGENCY GENERATORS
AT FACILITIES WITH FUEL PUMPS AND ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITIES OR NURSING HOMES, BY PROVIDING FOR: SECTION
ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION
THREE, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE
FOLLOWING: CHAPTER FOUR – SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, INCLUDING SECTION 4.02.01 DIMENSIONAL
STANDARDS FOR PRINCIPAL USES IN BASE ZONING DISTRICTS,
SECTION 4.05.04 PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS, SECTION
4.06.05 GENERAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS; CHAPTER FIVE
– SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS, INCLUDING SECTION 5.05.04
GROUP HOUSING, SECTION 5.05.05 FACILITIES WITH FUEL PUMPS,
ADDING NEW SECTION 5.05.17 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
WITH CLUBHOUSES OR COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDINGS;
CHAPTER TEN – APPLICATION, REVIEW, AND DECISION-MAKING
PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SECTION 10.02.03 REQUIREMENTS FOR
SITE DEVELOPMENT, SITE IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND
AMENDMENTS THEREOF; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER
COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX,
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recitals
WHEREAS, on October 30, 1991, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
adopted Ordinance No. 91-102, the Collier County Land Development Code (hereinafter LDC),
which was subsequently amended; and
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WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) on June 22,
2004, adopted Ordinance No. 04-41, which repealed and superseded Ordinance No. 91-102, as
amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, which had an effective date of October
18, 2004; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 1997, the Board adopted Resolution 97-177 establishing local
requirements and procedures for amending the LDC; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of Resolution 97-177 have been met; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission, sitting as the land planning
agency, did hold advertised public hearings on May 3, 2018 and May 17, 2018, and reviewed
the proposed amendments for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and did recommend
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, in a manner prescribed by law, did
hold an advertised public hearing on June 26, 2018, and did take action concerning these
amendments to the LDC; and
WHEREAS, the subject amendments to the LDC are hereby determined by this Board to
be consistent with and to implement the Collier County Growth Management Plan as required
by Subsections 163.3194 (1) and 163.3202 (1), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted in compliance with and pursuant to the
Community Planning Act (F.S. § 163.3161 et seq.), and F.S. § 125.01(1)(t) and (1)(w); and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted pursuant to the constitutional and home rule
powers of Fla. Const. Art. VIII, § 1(g); and
WHEREAS, all applicable substantive and procedural requirements of the law have
otherwise been met.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that:
SECTION ONE: RECITALS
The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference herein as if
fully set forth.
SECTION TWO: FINDINGS OF FACT
The Board of Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, hereby makes the following
findings of fact:
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1. Collier County, pursuant to § 163.3161, et seq., F.S., the Florida Community
Planning Act (herein after the “Act”), is required to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan.
2. After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the Act and in particular §
163.3202(1). F.S., mandates that Collier County adopt land development regulations that are
consistent with and implement the adopted comprehensive plan.
3. Section 163.3201, F.S., provides that it is the intent of the Act that the adoption
and enforcement by Collier County of land development regulations for the total unincorporated
area shall be based on, be related to, and be a means of implementation for, the adopted
comprehensive plan.
4. Section 163.3194(1)(b), F.S., requires that all land development regulations
enacted or amended by Collier County be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or
element or portion thereof, and any land regulations existing at the time of adoption which are
not consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, shall be
amended so as to be consistent.
5. Section 163.3202(3), F.S., states that the Act shall be construed to encourage
the use of innovative land development regulations.
6. On January 10, 1989, Collier County adopted the Collier County Growth
Management Plan (hereinafter the “Growth Management Plan” or “GMP”) as its comprehensive
plan pursuant to the requirements of § 163.3161 et seq., F.S.
7. Section 163.3194(1)(a), F.S., mandates that after a comprehensive plan, or
element or portion thereof, has been adopted in conformity with the Act, all development
undertaken by, and all actions taken in regard to development orders by, governmental
agencies in regard to land covered by such comprehensive plan or element shall be consistent
with such comprehensive plan or element as adopted.
8. Pursuant to § 163.3194(3)(a), F.S., a development order or land development
regulation shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan if the land uses, densities or
intensities, and other aspects of development are compatible with, and further the objectives,
policies, land uses, densities, or intensities in the comprehensive plan and if it meets all other
criteria enumerated by the local government.
9. Section 163.3194(3)(b), F.S., states that a development approved or undertaken
by a local government shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan if the land uses,
densities or intensities, capacity or size, timing, and other aspects of development are
compatible with, and further the objectives, policies, land uses, densities, or intensities in the
comprehensive plan and if it meets all other criteria enumerated by the local government.
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10. On October 30, 1991, Collier County adopted the Collier County Land
Development Code, which became effective on November 13, 1991. The Land Development
Code adopted in Ordinance 91-102 was recodified and superseded by Ordinance 04-41.
11. Collier County finds that the Land Development Code is intended and necessary
to preserve and enhance the present advantages that exist in Collier County; to encourage the
most appropriate use of land, water and resources consistent with the public interest; to
overcome present handicaps; and to deal effectively with future problems that may result from
the use and development of land within the total unincorporated area of Collier County and it is
intended that this Land Development Code preserve, promote, protect and improve the public
health, safety, comfort, good order, appearance, convenience and general welfare of Collier
County; to prevent the overcrowding of land and avoid the undue concentration of population; to
facilitate the adequate and efficient provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools,
parks, recreational facilities, housing and other requirements and services; to conserve,
develop, utilize and protect natural resources within the jurisdiction of Collier County; to protect
human, environmental, social and economic resources; and to maintain through orderly growth
and development, the character and stability of present and future land uses and development
in Collier County.
12. It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County to
implement the Land Development Code in accordance with the provisions of the Collier County
Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 125, Fla. Stat., and Chapter 163, Fla. Stat., and through these
amendments to the Code.
SECTION THREE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE
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SUBSECTION 3.___. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 4.02.01 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
FOR PRINCIPAL USES IN BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
Section 4.02.01 Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts, of
Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
4.02.01 Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts
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D. Exemptions and exclusions from design standards.
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13. Permanent emergency generators may be placed within the rear yard with a 10-
foot rear yard setback. Permanent emergency generators may encroach into side
yards up to 36 inches. Generators are not permitted to encroach into required
front yards. Above-ground fuel tanks for the generators are subject to the same
setbacks; however, underground tanks are not subject to setback requirements.
In order to reduce noise during required routine exercising of the generators, this
exercising is restricted to operating the generator for no more than 30 minutes
weekly during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and shall not exceed sound
level limits for Manufacturing and Industrial uses as set forth in Ordinance 90-17,
the Noise Ordinance, as amended. All permanent emergency generators must
be equipped with sound attenuating housing to reduce noise.
a. Facilities with fuel pumps. Permanent emergency generators and related
fuel storage installed at existing facilities with fuel pumps may encroach
into any required side or rear yards, provided the encroachment does not
create a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
b. Assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Permanent emergency
generators and related fuel storage installed at existing assisted living
facilities or nursing homes that are subject to LDC section 5.05.04 E. may
encroach into any required side or rear yards or buffers, provided the
encroachment does not create a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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SUBSECTION 3.___. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 4.05.04 PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Section 4.05.04 Parking Space Requirements, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier
County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
4.05.04 Parking Space Requirements
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F. Minimum requirement.
1. Irrespective of any other requirement of this LDC, each and every separate
individual store, office, or other business shall be provided with at least one (1)
off-street parking space, unless specific provision is made to the contrary.
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2. Existing facilities with fuel pumps that meet the off-street parking requirements
of LDC section 4.05.04 G. may remove one required off-street parking space to
accommodate the installation of a permanent emergency generator and related
fuel storage and screening.
3. Existing assisted living facilities or nursing homes that are subject to LDC
section 5.05.04 E. and that meet the required off-street parking requirements of
LDC section 4.05.04 G., may remove up to 10 off-street parking spaces to
accommodate the installation of a permanent emergency generator and related
fuel storage and screening.
2 4. The County Manager or designee may determine the minimum parking
requirements for a use which is not specifically referenced below or for which an
applicant has provided evidence that a specific use is of such a unique nature
that the applicable minimum parking ratio listed in this LDC should not be
applied. In making such a determination the County Manager or designee may
require submission of parking generation studies; evidence of parking ratios
applied by other counties and municipalities for the specific use; reserved parking
pursuant to section 4.05.05; and other conditions and safeguards deemed to be
appropriate to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
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SUBSECTION 3.___. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 4.06.05 GENERAL LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS
Section 4.06.05 General Landscaping Requirements, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the
Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
4.06.05 General Landscaping Requirements
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C. Building foundation plantings. All commercial buildings, residential buildings with 3 or
more units, and retail and office uses in industrial buildings shall provide building
foundation plantings in the amount set forth in table 4.06.05.C. and illustration 4.06.05.C.
These planting areas shall be located adjacent to building entrance(s), primary façades,
and/or along façades facing a street. For projects subject to architectural design
standards, see LDC sections 5.05.08 E.—F. for related provisions.
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10. Existing facilities with fuel pumps may reduce the required building foundation
planting area to accommodate the installation of a permanent emergency
generator and related fuel storage and screening. The reduction in building
foundation planting area shall be less than or equal to the total area that is
required to accommodate the generator and related fuel storage and screening.
11. Existing assisted living facilities or nursing homes subject to LDC section 5.05.04
E. may reduce the required building foundation planting area to accommodate
the installation of a permanent emergency generator and related fuel storage and
screening. The reduction in building foundation planting area shall be less than or
equal to the square feet required to accommodate the generator and related fuel
storage and screening.
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SUBSECTION 3.___. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5.05.04 GROUP HOUSING
Section 5.05.04 Group Housing, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land
Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.05.04 Group Housing
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E. Emergency Environmental Control Plans. In accordance with Rules 58A-5.036 and 59A-
4.1265, F.A.C., as amended, Emergency Environmental Control Plans for assisted living
facilities and nursing homes, as defined by §§ 400 and 429 F.S., shall be submitted as a
supplement to its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, to the Bureau of
Emergency Services - Emergency Management Division.
1. The Emergency Environmental Control Plans shall include the following
information, in addition to the requirements identified in Rules 58A-5.036 and
59A-4.1265, F.A.C., as amended:
a. Primary evacuation locations, either within or outside the county, and a
secondary location outside of the county.
b. Finished floor elevation of the first and second floors of all structures.
c. Permanent emergency generator or alternate power sources. Assisted
living facilities or nursing homes, as defined by §§ 400 and 429 F.S., shall
install permanent emergency generators or an alternate power source to
ensure ambient air temperatures will be maintained at or below 81
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degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of 96 hours in the event of the loss of
primary electrical power.
i. If a permanent emergency generator is used the following shall be
required:
a) Permanent emergency generator specifications.
i) Permanent emergency generators and the
associated fuel supply shall be sized to ensure
compliance with §§ 58A-5.036 F.A.C., as amended,
for assisted living facilities and 59A-4.1265 F.A.C.,
as amended, for nursing homes.
ii) Permanent emergency generators shall be
installed, tested and maintained in accordance with
NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, and NFPA
110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power
Systems.
b) Regular testing and inspections required. Permanent
emergency generators shall be tested under load as
required by §§ 58A-5.036 F.A.C., as amended, for assisted
living facilities and 59A-4.1265 F.A.C., as amended, for
nursing homes, and by manufacturer’s specifications, and
be inspected a minimum of once per year. Each facility
shall keep a written statement on site attesting to the
regular maintenance, third-party testing and inspection of
the generator and fuel system by a service organization
authorized by the manufacturer.
ii. Submittal Requirements.
a) Manufacturer’s specifications of the permanent emergency
generator.
b) Calculations demonstrating adequacy of fuel supply to
comply with §§ 58A-5.036 F.A.C., as amended, for
assisted living facilities and 59A-4.1265 F.A.C., as
amended, for nursing homes.
d. Backup connectivity. A power transfer switch or automatic transfer switch
shall be installed to accommodate a secondary or back-up generator
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connection point in the event of failure for the permanent emergency
generator or alternate power source.
2. Emergency Environmental Control Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
Bureau of Emergency Services - Emergency Management Division.
3. The Plan shall be resubmitted to the County annually from the date of original
submittal, or at the time of a change of ownership of the facility, or after a
modification to a previously approved Plan.
4. Notification of Plan submittal shall be in accordance with Rules 58A-5.036 and
59A-4.1265, F.A.C., as amended.
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SUBSECTION 3.___. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5.05.05 FACILITIES WITH FUEL PUMPS
Section 5.05.05 Facilities with Fuel Pumps, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County
Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.05.05 Facilities with Fuel Pumps
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H. No facility with fuel pumps shall have an entrance or exit for vehicles within 200 feet
along the same side of a street as a school, public playground, child care center,
church, hospital, public library, or any institution for dependents or for children, except
where such property is in another block.
I. Permanent emergency generators.
1. Purpose and intent. The following provisions are intended to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare through improved evacuation capability and
commercial fuel availability during a state of emergency.
2. Generator Connection. Each facility with fuel pumps that does not meet the
criteria in subsection 3 below, shall provide the necessary infrastructure and
pre-wiring in order to provide the capabilities for generator service to the
following in case of emergencies: all fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, life-
safety systems, and payment-acceptance equipment.
3. Permanent emergency generator. Facilities with fuel pumps shall install a
permanent emergency generator capable of operating all fuel pumps,
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dispensing equipment, life-safety systems, and payment-acceptance equipment
for use in case of emergencies under the following circumstances:
a. Newly constructed,
b. Located within one-half mile to an interstate highway or state or
federally designated evacuation route, or
c. Additions or substantial renovations exceeding 50 percent of the
assessed value of the existing facility with fuel pump, including land and
improvements.
4. Permanent emergency generators and transfer switches must be tested under
load and according to manufacturer’s specifications. Each facility with fuel pumps
must keep a written statement on site attesting to the periodic testing of the
equipment.
5. The following are exempt from LDC section 5.05.05 I:
a. Automotive vehicle dealers (SIC Code 5511);
b. Establishments operating a fleet of motor vehicles;
c. Establishments which sell motor fuel exclusively to a fleet of motor
vehicles; or
d. Establishments that have a written agreement with a public hospital in a
form approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management,
wherein the public hospital agrees to provide the establishment with an
alternative means of power generation on-site so that the establishment’s
fuel pumps may be operated in the event of a power outage.
J. In addition to the retail dispensing of automobile fuels and oil, only the following services
may be rendered and sales made, except as indicated:
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SUBSECTION 3.___. ADDING NEW SECTION 5.05.17 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
WITH CLUBHOUSES OR COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDINGS
Section 5.05.17 Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings, is
hereby added to Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, to
read as follows:
5.05.17 Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings
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A. Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to protect the public health, safety and
welfare and aid in the implementation of the County’s emergency response and recovery
activities at the community level by requiring permanent emergency generators at
community clubhouses or community center buildings. The requirements are also
intended to improve communication to residents before, during, and after emergency
events.
B. Applicability. Permanent emergency generators shall be required at clubhouses or
community center buildings in any of the following circumstances:
1. A newly constructed building with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or greater; or
2. An existing building with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or greater undergoes
an addition or renovation that exceeds 50 percent of the assessed value of the
existing building; or
3. An existing building with a floor area less than 10,000 square feet undergoes an
addition or renovation that exceeds 50 percent of the assessed value of the
existing building and results in the building having a floor area of 10,000 square
feet or greater.
C. Exemption. Residential developments with more than one clubhouse or community
center building with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or greater are only required to
install one permanent emergency generator at one of the clubhouses or community
center buildings. Any additional clubhouses or community center buildings are exempt
from the requirements for permanent emergency generators under this section.
D. Standards.
1. Generator Capacity. Permanent emergency generators shall at a minimum
provide service for the following:
a. Essential electrical systems within the building, including but not limited to
exit lighting, emergency lighting, elevators, fire alarm systems, bathroom
exhaust fans, bathroom hot water heaters, and water and sewer lift
stations.
b. Lighting for a minimum of 30 percent of the building’s floor area, including
but not limited to the main meeting or gathering areas, hallways, and
bathrooms.
c. Air-conditioning for a minimum of 30 percent of the building’s floor area,
including the largest meeting or gathering area.
2. Fuel Capacity. There shall be sufficient fuel to operate the generator for a
minimum of 72 hours at the full load capacity.
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3. Setbacks. Permanent emergency generators shall comply with the dimensional
standards in LDC section 4.02.03.
E. Coordination with Emergency Management. At the time of generator installation,
residential communities shall coordinate with the Bureau of Emergency Services -
Emergency Management Division to consider allowing the County to use their private
clubhouses or community center buildings for post-emergency response activities.
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SUBSECTION 3.___. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 10.02.03 REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE
DEVELOPMENT, SITE IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND AMENDMENTS
THEREOF
Section 10.02.03 Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and
Amendments thereof, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development
Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
10.02.03 Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and Amendments Thereof
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D. Site Development Plan Requirements (SDP). A pre-application meeting shall be
conducted by the County Manager or designee prior to the submission of any site
development plan for review. This meeting may be waived by the County Manager or
designee upon the request of the applicant.
1. Application. The Administrative Code shall establish the process and submittal
requirements for a site development plan. A site development plan application
shall include, but not be limited to, the following information in order to illustrate
compliance with LDC standards and other State, Federal, and local agency
requirements.
a. Zoning designation of the subject and adjacent properties.
b. Site plan with existing and proposed buildings and structures, including
equipment, permanent emergency generators and related fuel storage
and screening, dimensions, heights, setbacks, and separations. Parking,
open space, preserves, and other applicable land uses shall be
identified on the site plan.
c. Architectural plans.
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SECTION FOUR: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provisions of this ordinance should result in an unresolved conflict
with the provisions of the Land Development Code (LDC) or Growth Management Plan (GMP),
the applicable provisions of the LDC or GMP shall prevail. In the event this Ordinance conflicts
with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall
apply. If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court
of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
SECTION FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Land
Development Code of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be
renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to
"section," "article," or any other appropriate word.
SECTION SIX: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this ___ day of ______, 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:__________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk ANDY SOLIS, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
__________________________
Scott A. Stone
Assistant County Attorney
04-CMD-01077/____ (6/5/18)
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Land Development Code Amendment Request
ORIGIN: Hurricane Irma After-Action Report to the Board of County Commissioners
AUTHOR: Zoning Division Staff
LDC SECTION: 5.05.04 Group Housing
SUMMARY: This amendment establishes new requirements for nursing homes and assisted
living facilities (ALFs), as defined by Chapters 400 and 429 F.S., respectively, to require
Emergency Environmental Control Plans (EECP) and installation of permanent emergency
generators.
DESCRIPTION: In September of 2017, Governor Rick Scott issued Emergency Rules after
Hurricane Irma caused an extended power outage to a Broward County nursing home, resulting in
heat-related deaths to several of its residents. After the close of the 2018 legislative session, Senate
Bill 7028 ratified Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C. entitled “Emergency Environmental Control for
Assisted Living Facilities,” which is implemented by the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA).
Additionally, HB 7099 ratified Rule 59A.-4.1265 entitled “Emergency Environmental Control for
Nursing Homes,” and it is implemented by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA).
These agency rules require nursing homes and ALFs to acquire alternative power sources, such as
a generator, that ensure sufficient cooling temperatures are maintained at 81 degrees Fahrenheit or
cooler, during extended power outages for at least 96 hours to all the facility’s residents.
At the Board of County Commissioners Work Session on November 7, 2017, Staff presented
several regulatory responses to the After-Action Findings regarding the County’s Hurricane Irma
Response. Regulatory Action #1 suggested drafting an ordinance that expands on-site generator
capabilities to address cooling, extended generator fuel run times, and comprehensive generator
testing for licensed health care facilities.
This amendment proposes to incorporate the requirement to submit an EECP annually to the
County in accordance with Rules 58A-5.036 and 59A.-4.1265 F.A.C., and to support the
implementation of the state requirement. The amendment shall apply to nursing homes and ALFs
and, as defined by Chapters 400 and 429 F.S., respectively. Furthermore, the amendment proposes
to add the following additional standards to the State’s requirement and assist staff’s review to
EECPs:
• Identification of the County’s primary and secondary evacuation locations.
• Identification of the finished floor elevation for the first and second floors of all nursing
homes and ALFs.
• Installation of permanent emergency generators. While the DOEA and ACHA
requirements call for alternate power sources, this amendment requires the power source
to be a permanent emergency generator. The following are required for permanent
emergency generators in all nursing homes and ALFs:
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o Capability of keeping the ambient air temperature at or below 81 degrees
Fahrenheit for a minimum of 96 hours in the event of the loss of primary electrical
power.
o Sufficient fuel supply to ensure compliance with Rules 58A-5.036 F.A.C., and
59A-4.1265 F.A.C., as amended.
o Installation, testing, and maintenance shall be in accordance with National Fire
Prevention Association (NFPA) 99, Health Care Facilities Code and NFPA 110,
Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems.
• Installation of backup power connectivity to accommodate a secondary back-up generator,
in the event of permanent emergency generator failure.
• Submittal of the manufacturer’s specifications of the generator and calculations
demonstrating the fuel supply needed shall comply with DOEA and ACHA rules.
• Annual third-party testing and inspection of the permanent emergency generator, under
load, by manufacturer’s specifications.
Both rules 58A-5.036 and 59A.-4.1265 F.A.C. are provided as a reference in Attachment A of this
amendment.
DSAC-LDR SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC-LDR Subcommittee
reviewed the amendment on April 18, 2018. Lacking a quorum, the Subcommittee member
present, as well as a regular member of the DSAC, made several suggestions and observations for
further review at the regular DSAC meeting.
DSAC RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC unanimously recommended approval of this
amendment on May 2, 2018, with no changes.
COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (CCPC) RECOMMENDATION: The
CCPC reviewed this amendment on May 17, 2018, and recommended approval because of a
perceived urgency to get this amendment approved. However, the CCPC recommended that it be
fixed in the future by moving the language that does not involve land development into the Code
of Laws and Ordinances rather than in the LDC. Earlier in the meeting, a request was made, of
which staff agreed, regarding the written statement of onsite attestation, that it may also be in
electronic form (e.g. digital report) as opposed to being kept onsite via paper copy only.
FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS: In the “Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs” of
the summary bill analysis for Senate Bill 7028, prepared by DOEA, a one-time estimated average
ALF facility cost to comply was assumed at $19,033 for 6 beds or less; $68,637 for 7 to 49 beds;
$106,721 for 50 to 100 beds and for more than 100 beds, $439,000. In the “Statement of Estimated
Regulatory Costs” prepared by AHCA, a one-time estimated average nursing home cost to comply
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was assumed at $2,627 per bed. The one-time estimates included in the bill analyses did not include
reoccurring operational and maintenance costs.
This amendment will result in additional costs to comply with the proposed supplementary
requirements for EECPs, including but not limited to backup power connectivity and third-party
testing.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPACT: This LDC amendment supports Goal 12 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the GMP which requires the County, “to make
every reasonable effort to ensure the public safety, health and welfare of people and property from
the effects of hurricane storm damage.” It is consistent with Policy 12.1.14, which states:
All new nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are licensed shall have a
core area to shelter residents and staff on site. The core area will be constructed
to meet the Public Shelter Design Criteria that are required for new public schools
and public community colleges and universities (“State Requirements for
Educational Facilities,” 2014). Additionally, this area shall be capable of
ventilation of air conditioning provided by back-up generator for a period of no
less than seventy-two (72) hours.
Amend the LDC as follows:
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E. Emergency Environmental Control Plans. In accordance with Rules 58A-5.036 and 59A-4
4.1265, F.A.C., as amended, Emergency Environmental Control Plans for assisted living 5
facilities and nursing homes, as defined by §§ 400 and 429 F.S., shall be submitted as a 6
supplement to its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, to the Bureau of 7
Emergency Services-Emergency Management Division. 8
1. The Emergency Environmental Control Plans shall include the following 9
information, in addition to the requirements identified in Rules 58A-5.036 and 59A-10
4.1265, F.A.C., as amended: 11
a. Primary evacuation locations, either within or outside the County, and a 12
secondary location outside of the county. 13
b. Finished floor elevation of the first and second floors of all structures. 14
c. Permanent emergency generator or alternate power sources. Assisted 15
living facilities or nursing homes, as defined by §§ 400 and 429 F.S., shall 16
install permanent emergency generators or an alternate power source to 17
ensure ambient air temperatures will be maintained at or below 81 degrees 18
Fahrenheit for a minimum of 96 hours in the event of the loss of primary 19
electrical power. 20
i. If a permanent emergency generator is used the following shall be 21
required: 22
a) Permanent emergency generator specifications. 23
i) Permanent emergency generators and the 24
associated fuel supply shall be sized to ensure 25
compliance with §§ 58A-5.036 F.A.C., as amended, 26
for assisted living facilities and 59A-4.1265 F.A.C., 27
as amended, for nursing homes. 28
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ii) Permanent emergency generators shall be installed, 1
tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 99 2
Health Care Facilities Code, and NFPA 110, 3
Standard for Emergency and Standby Power 4
Systems. 5
b) Regular testing and inspections required. Permanent 6
emergency generators shall be tested under load as 7
required by §§ 58A-5.036 F.A.C., as amended, for assisted 8
living facilities and 59A-4.1265 F.A.C., as amended, for 9
nursing homes, and by manufacturer’s specifications, and 10
be inspected a minimum of once per year. Each facility shall 11
keep a written statement on site attesting to the regular 12
maintenance, third-party testing and inspection of the 13
generator and fuel system by a service organization 14
authorized by the manufacturer. 15
ii. Submittal Requirements. 16
a) Manufacturer’s specifications of the permanent emergency 17
generator. 18
b) Calculations demonstrating adequacy of fuel supply to 19
comply with §§ 58A-5.036 F.A.C., as amended, for assisted 20
living facilities and 59A-4.1265 F.A.C., as amended, for 21
nursing homes. 22
d. Backup connectivity. A power transfer switch or automatic transfer switch 23
shall be installed to accommodate a secondary or back -up generator 24
connection point in the event of failure for the permanent emergency 25
generator or alternate power source. 26
2. Emergency Environmental Control Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the 27
Bureau of Emergency Services-Emergency Management Division. 28
3. The Plan shall be resubmitted to the County annually from the date of original 29
submittal, or at the time of a change of ownership of the facility, or after a 30
modification to a previously approved Plan. 31
4. Notification of Plan submittal shall be in accordance with Rules 58A-5.036 and 32
59A-4.1265, F.A.C., as amended. 33
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58A-5.036 Emergency Environmental Control for Assisted Living Facilities.
(1) DETAILED EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PLAN. Each assisted living facility shall prepare a detailed
plan (“plan”) to serve as a supplement to its Comprehensive Emergency Manage ment Plan, to address emergency environmental
control in the event of the loss of primary electrical power in that assisted living facility which includes the following in formation:
(a) The acquisition of a sufficient alternate power source such as a generator(s), maintained at the assisted living facility, to
ensure that current licensees of assisted living facilities will be equipped to ensure ambient air temperatures will be maint ained at or
below 81 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of ninety-six (96) hours in the event of the loss of primary electrical power.
1. The required temperature must be maintained in an area or areas, determined by the assisted living facility, of sufficient size
to maintain residents safely at all times and that is appropriate for resident care needs and life safety requirements. For planning
purposes, no less than twenty (20) net square feet per resident must be provided. The assisted living facility may use eighty percent
(80%) of its licensed bed capacity as the number of resi dents to be used in the calculation to determine the required square footage.
This may include areas that are less than the entire assisted living facility if the assisted living facility’s comprehensive emergency
management plan includes allowing a resident to congregate when he or she desires in portions of the building where temperatures
will be maintained and includes procedures for monitoring residents for signs of heat related injury as required by this rule . This rule
does not prohibit a facility from acting as a receiving provider for evacuees when the conditions stated in Section 408.821, F.S., and
subsection 58A-5.026(5), F.A.C., are met. The plan shall include information regarding the area(s) within the assisted living facility
where the required temperature will be maintained.
2. The alternate power source and fuel supply shall be located in an area(s) in accordance with local zoning and the Florida
Building Code.
3. Each assisted living facility is unique in size; the types of care provided; the physical and mental capabilities and needs of
residents; the type, frequency, and amount of services and care offered; and staffing characteristics. Accordingly, this rule does not
limit the types of systems or equipment that may be used to achieve ambien t temperatures at or below 81 degrees Fahrenheit for a
minimum of ninety-six (96) hours in the event of the loss of primary electrical power. The plan shall include information regarding
the systems and equipment that will be used by the assisted living facility and the fuel required to operate the systems and
equipment.
a. An assisted living facility in an evacuation zone pursuant to Chapter 252, F.S., must maintain an alternative power source and
fuel as required by this subsection at all times when the a ssisted living facility is occupied but is permitted to utilize a mobile
generator(s) to enable portability if evacuation is necessary.
b. Assisted living facilities located on a single campus with other facilities under common ownership, may share fuel,
alternative power resources, and resident space available on the campus if such resources are sufficient to support the requir ements
of each facility’s residents, as specified in this rule. Details regarding how resources will be shared and any necessary mo vement of
residents must be clearly described in the emergency power plan.
c. A multistory facility, whose comprehensive emergency management plan is to move residents to a higher floor during a flood
or surge event, must place its alternative power source and all necessary additional equipment so it can safely operate in a location
protected from flooding or storm surge damage.
(b) The acquisition of sufficient fuel, and safe maintenance of that fuel at the facility, to ensure that in the event of the loss of
primary electrical power there is sufficient fuel available for the alternate power source to maintain ambient temperatures a t or
below 81 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of ninety-six (96) hours after the loss of primary electrical power during a dec lared
state of emergency. The plan must include information regarding fuel source and fuel storage.
1. Facilities must store minimum amounts of fuel onsite as follows:
a. A facility with a licensed capacity of 16 beds or less must store 48 hours of fuel on site.
b. A facility with a licensed capacity of 17 or more beds must store 72 hours of fuel onsite.
2. An assisted living facility located in an area in a declared state of emergency area pursuant to Section 252.36, F.S., tha t may
impact primary power deli very must secure ninety-six (96) hours of fuel. The assisted living facility may utilize portable fuel storage
containers for the remaining fuel necessary for ninety-six (96) hours during the period of a declared state of emergency.
3. Piped natural gas is an allowable fuel source and meets the onsite fuel supply requirements under this rule.
4. If local ordinances or other regulations limit the amount of onsite fuel storage for the assisted living facility’s locati on, then
the assisted living facility must develop a plan that includes maximum onsite fuel storage allowable by the ordinance or regulation
and a reliable method to obtain the maximum additional fuel at least 24 hours prior to depletion of onsite fuel.
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(c) The acquisition of services necessary to maintain, and test the equipment and its functions to ensure the safe and sufficient
operation of the alternate power source maintained at the assisted living facility.
(d) The acquisition and maintenance of a carbon monoxide alarm.
(2) SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN.
(a) Each assisted living facility licensed prior to the effective date of this rule shall submit its plan to the local emerge ncy
management agency for review within 30 days of the effective date of this rule. Assisted living facility plans previously submitted
and approved pursuant to Emergency Rule 58AER17 -1, F.A.C., will require resubmission only if changes are made to the plan.
(b) Each new assisted living facility shall submit the plan required under this rule prior to obtaining a license.
(c) Each existing assisted living facility that undergoes any additions, modifications, alterations, refurbishment, renovations or
reconstruction that require modification of its systems or equipment affecting the facility’s compliance with this rule shall amend its
plan and submit it to the local emergency management agency for review and approval.
(3) APPROVED PLANS.
(a) Each assisted living facility must maintain a copy of its approved plan in a manner that makes the plan readily available at
the licensee’s physical address for review by a legally authorized entity. If the plan is maintained in an electronic format, assisted
living facility staff must be readily available to access and produce the plan. For purposes of this section, “readily availa ble” means
the ability to immediately produce the plan, either in electronic or paper format, upon request.
(b) Within two (2) business days of the approval of the plan from the local emergency management agency, the assisted living
facility shall submit in writing proof of the approval to the Agency for Health Care Administration.
(c) The assisted living facility shall submit a consumer-friendly summary of the emergency power plan to the Agency. The
Agency shall post the summary and notice of the approval and implementa tion of the assisted living facility emergency power plans
on its website within ten (10) business days of the plan's approval by the local emergency management agency and update withi n ten
(10) business days of implementation.
(4) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN.
(a) Each assisted living facility licensed prior to the effective date of this rule shall, no later than June 1, 2018, have
implemented the plan required under this rule.
(b) The Agency shall allow an extension up to January 1, 2019 to providers in compliance with subsection (c), below, and who
can show delays caused by necessary construction, delivery of ordered equipment, zoning or other regulatory approval processe s.
Assisted living facilities shall notify the Agency that they will utilize the extension and keep the Agency apprised of progress on a
quarterly basis to ensure there are no unnecessary delays. If an assisted living facility can show in its quarterly progress reports that
unavoidable delays caused by necessary construction, delivery of ord ered equipment, zoning or other regulatory approval processes
will occur beyond the initial extension date, the assisted living facility may request a waiver pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S.
(c) During the extension period, an assisted living facility mus t make arrangements pending full implementation of its plan that
provides the residents with an area or areas to congregate that meets the safe indoor air temperature requirements of paragra ph
(1)(a), for a minimum of ninety-six (96) hours.
1. An assisted living facility not located in an evacuation zone must either have an alternative power source onsite or have a
contract in place for delivery of an alternative power source and fuel when requested. Within twenty -four (24) hours of the issuance
of a state of emergency for an event that may impact primary power delivery for the area of the assisted living facility, it must have
the alternative power source and no less than ninety-six (96) hours of fuel stored onsite.
2. An assisted living facility located in an evacuation zone pursuant to Chapter 252, F.S., must either:
a. Fully and safely evacuate its residents prior to the arrival of the event, or
b. Have an alternative power source and no less than ninety-six (96) hours of fuel stored onsite, within twenty-four (24) hours of
the issuance of a state of emergency for the area of the assisted living facility.
(d) Each new assisted living facility shall implement the plan required under this rule prior to obtaining a license.
(e) Existing assisted living facilities that undergo any additions, modifications, alterations, refurbishment, renovations or
reconstruction that require modification of the systems or equipment affecting the assisted living facility’s compliance with this rule
shall implement its amended plan concurrent with any such additions, modifications, alterations, refurbishment, renovations or
reconstruction.
(f) The Agency for Health Care Administration may request cooperation from the State Fire Marshal to conduct inspections to
ensure implementation of the plan in compliance with this rule.
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(5) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Each assisted living facility shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to ensure that the assisted liv ing
facility can effectively and immediately activate, o perate and maintain the alternate power source and any fuel required for the
operation of the alternate power source. The procedures shall ensure that residents do not experience complications from fluc tuations
in ambient air temperatures inside the facility. Procedures must address the care of residents occupying the facility during a declared
state of emergency, specifically, a description of the methods to be used to mitigate the potential for heat related injury i ncluding:
1. The use of cooling devices and equipment;
2. The use of refrigeration and freezers to produce ice and appropriate temperatures for the maintenance of medicines requiri ng
refrigeration;
3. Wellness checks by assisted living facility staff to monitor for signs of dehydration and heat injury; and,
4. A provision for obtaining medical intervention from emergency services for residents whose life safety is in jeopardy.
(b) Each assisted living facility shall maintain the written policies and procedures in a manner that makes them readily available
at the licensee’s physical address for review by a legally authorized entity. If the policies and procedures are maintained i n an
electronic format, assisted living facility staff must be readily available to access the policies and procedures an d produce the
requested information. For purposes of this section, “readily available” means the ability to immediately produce the policie s and
procedures, either in electronic or paper format, upon request.
(c) The written policies and procedures must be readily available for inspection by each resident; each resident’s legal
representative, designee, surrogate, guardian, attorney in fact, or case manager; each resident’s estate; and such additional parties as
authorized in writing or by law.
(6) REVOCATION OF LICENSE, FINES OR SANCTIONS. For a violation of any part of this rule, the Agency for Health
Care Administration may seek any remedy authorized by Chapter 429, Part I, F.S., or Chapter 408, Part II, F.S., including, bu t not
limited to, license revocation, license suspension, and the imposition of administrative fines.
(7) COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(a) Assisted living facilities whose comprehensive emergency management plan is to evacuate must comply with this rule.
(b) Each facility who se plan has been approved shall submit the plan as an addendum with any future submissions for approval
of its comprehensive emergency management plan.
(8) NOTIFICATION.
(a) Within five (5) business days, each assisted living facility must notify in writin g, unless permission for electronic
communication has been granted, each resident and the resident’s legal representative:
1. Upon submission of the plan to the local emergency management agency that the plan has been submitted for review and
approval;
2. Upon final implementation of the plan by the assisted living facility.
(b) Each assisted living facility must maintain a copy of each notification set forth in paragraph (a), above, in a manner th at
makes each notification readily available at the licensee ’s physical address for review by a legally authorized entity. If the
notifications are maintained in an electronic format, facility staff must be readily available to access and produce the noti fications.
For purposes of this section, “readily available” means the ability to immediately produce the notifications, either in electronic or
paper format, upon request.
Rulemaking Authority 429.41 FS. Law Implemented 429.19, 429.41 FS. History–New 3-26-18.
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59A-4.1265 Emergency Environmental Control for Nursing Homes.
(1) DETAILED NURSING HOME EMERGENCY POWER PLAN. Each nursing home shall prepare a detailed plan (“plan”),
to serve as a supplement to its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, to address emer gency power in the event of the loss of
primary electrical power in that nursing home, which includes the following information:
(a) The acquisition of a sufficient alternate power source such as a generator(s), maintained at the nursing home, to ensure that
current licensees of nursing homes will be equipped to ensure the protection of resident health, safety, welfare, and comfort for a
minimum of ninety-six (96) hours in the event of the loss of primary electrical power. Safe indoor air temperatures in re sident
occupied areas shall be determined by the licensee to meet the clinical needs of residents, but shall not exceed eighty -one (81)
degrees Fahrenheit.
1. The required temperature must be maintained in an area or areas determined by the nursing home of sufficient size to
maintain all residents safely at all times and is appropriate for the care needs and life safety requirements. For planning p urposes, no
less than thirty (30) net square feet per resident must be provided. This may include areas that ar e less than the entire nursing home
if the nursing home’s comprehensive emergency management plan includes relocating residents to portions of the building where
the health, safety, welfare, and comfort of the residents will be maintained as required by this rule. The plan shall include
information regarding the area(s) within the nursing home where the required temperature will be maintained.
2. The alternate power source for the equipment necessary to maintain the safe indoor air temperature required by t his rule may
be provided by the essential electrical system required by the Florida Building Code for Nursing Home design and construction or
onsite optional standby system as defined by NFPA 70 National Electrical Code supplying normal power to the nursin g home
maintained onsite at all times when the building is occupied. If an optional standby system is used, it must be connected and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The alternate power source and fuel supply shall be locat ed in
an area(s) in accordance with local zoning and the Florida Building Code.
3. Each nursing home is unique in size; the types of care provided; the physical and mental capabilities and needs of residen ts;
the type, frequency, and amount of services and care offered; and staffing characteristics. Accordingly, this rule does not limit the
types of systems or equipment that may be used to maintain the safe indoor air temperature required by this rule for a minimu m of
ninety-six (96) hours in the event of the loss of primary electrical power. The plan shall include information regarding the systems
and equipment that will be used by the nursing home required to operate the systems and equipment.
a. A nursing home in an evacuation zone pursuant to Chapter 252 , F.S., must maintain an alternative power source and fuel as
required by this subsection at all times when the facility is occupied but is permitted to utilize a mobile generator(s) to e nable
portability if evacuation is necessary.
b. Facilities located on a single campus with other facilities licensed by the Agency under common ownership, may share fuel,
alternative power resources, and resident space available on the campus if such resources are sufficient to support the requi rements
of each facility’s residents, as specified in this rule. Details regarding how resources will be shared and any necessary movement of
residents must be clearly described in the emergency power plan.
c. A multistory facility, whose comprehensive emergency management plan is to move residents to a higher floor during a flood
or surge event, must place its alternative power source and all necessary additional equipment so it can safely operate in a location
protected from flooding or storm surge damage.
(b) The acquisition of sufficient fuel, and safe maintenance of that fuel onsite at the facility, to ensure that in the event of the
loss of primary electrical power there is sufficient fuel available for the alternate power source required in paragraph (1)(a), to power
life safety systems, critical systems, and equipment necessary to maintain safe indoor air temperatures as described in this rule for
ninety-six (96) hours after the loss of electrical power during a declared state of emergency. The plan shall include information
regarding fuel source and fuel storage.
1. A nursing home located in an area in a declared state of emergency area pursuant to Section 252.36, F.S., that may impact
primary power delivery must secure ninety-six (96) hours of fuel. The nursing home may utilize portable fuel storage containers for
the remaining fuel necessary for ninety-six (96) hours during the period of a declared state of emergency.
2. A nursing home must store a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours of fuel onsite.
3. Piped natural gas is an allowable fuel source and meets the onsite fuel requirement under this rule.
4. If local ordinances or other regulations that limit the amount of onsite fuel storage for the nursing home’s location and the
nursing home does not have access to piped natural gas, then the nursing home must develop a plan that includes maximum onsite
fuel storage allowable by the ordinance or regulation and a reliable method to obtain the maximum additional fuel at least 24 hours
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prior to depletion of onsite fuel.
(c) The acquisition of services necessary to install, maintain, and test the equipment and its functions to ensure the safe and
sufficient operation of the alternate power source installed in the nursing home.
(2) SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN.
(a) Each nursing home licensed prior to the effective date of this rule shall submit its plan to the local emergency management
agency for review and approval within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the rule. Nursing Home plans previously recei ved and
approved under Emergency Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., will require resubmission only if changes are made.
(b) Each new nursing home shall submit the plan required under this rule prior to obtaining a license.
(c) Each existing nursing home that undergoes additions, modifications, alterations, refurbishment, reconstruction or
renovations that require modification of the systems or equipment affecting the nursing home’s compliance with this rule shal l
amend its plan and submit it to the local emergency management agency for review and approval.
(3) PLAN REVIEW. Architectural and engineering plans are subject to review by the Agency’s Office of Plans and
Construction. The local emergency management agency shall review the emergency power plan for compliance with the subsection
and may rely on the technical review of the Office of Plans and Construction. Once the review is complete, the local emergency
management agency shall:
(a) Report deficiencies in the plan to the nursing home for resolution. The nursing home must resubmit the plan within t en (10)
business days.
(b) Report approval or denial of the plan to the Agency and the nursing home.
(4) APPROVED PLANS.
(a) Each nursing home must maintain a copy of its plan in a manner that makes the plan readily available at the licensee’s
physical address for review by the authority having jurisdiction. If the plan is maintained in an electronic format, nursing home staff
must be readily available to access and produce the plan. For purposes of this section, “readily available” means the ability to
immediately produce the plan, either in electronic or paper format, upon request.
(b) Within two (2) business days of the approval of the plan from the local emergency management agency, the nursing home
shall submit in writing proof of the approval to the Agency for Health Care Administration.
(c) The nursing home shall submit a consumer friendly summary of the emergency power plan to the Agency. The Agency shall
post the summary and notice of the approval and implementation of the nursing home emergency powe r plans on its website within
ten (10) business days of the plan’s approval by the local emergency management agency and update within ten (10) business da ys
of implementation.
(5) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN.
(a) Each nursing home licensed prior to the effective date of this rule shall, no later than June 1, 2018 have implemented the
plan required under this rule.
(b) The Agency shall grant an extension up to January 1, 2019 to providers in compliance with paragraph (c), below, and who
can show delays caused by necessary construction, delivery of ordered equipment, zoning or other regulatory approval processes.
Nursing homes granted an extension must keep the Agency apprised of progress on a monthly basis to ensure there are no
unnecessary delays.
(c) During the extension period, a nursing home must make arrangements pending full implementation of its plan that the
residents are housed in an area that meets the safe indoor air temperature requirements of paragraph (1)(a), for a minimum of ninety-
six (96) hours.
1. A nursing home not located in an evacuation zone must either have an alternative power source onsite or have a contract in
place for delivery of an alternative power source and fuel when requested. Within twenty -four (24) hours of the issuance of a state of
emergency for an event that may impact primary power delivery for the area of the nursing home, it must have the alternative power
source and no less than ninety-six (96) hours of fuel stored onsite.
2. A nursing home located in an evacuation zone pursuant to Chapter 252, F.S., must either:
a. Fully and safely evacuate its residents prior to the arrival of the event, or
b. Have an alternative power source and no less than ninety-six (96) hours of fuel stored onsite, within twenty-four (24) hours of
the issuance of a state of emergency for the area of the nursing home,
(d) Each new nursing home shall implement the plan prior to obtaining a license.
(e) Each nursing home that undergoes any additions, modifications, alterations, refurbishment, reconstr uction or renovations
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that require modification of the systems or equipment affecting the nursing home’s compliance with this rule shall implement its
amended plan subsequent with the completion of construction.
(f) The Agency may request cooperation from the State Fire Marshal to conduct inspections to ensure implementation of the
plan in compliance with this rule.
(6) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Each nursing home shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to ensure that each nursing home can
effectively and immediately activate, operate and maintain the alternate power source and any fuel required for the operation of the
alternate power source. The procedures shall be resident-focused to ensure that residents do not experience complications from heat
exposure, and shall include a contingency plan to transport residents to a safe facility if the current nursing home’s plan t o keep the
residents in a safe and comfortable location within the nursing home at or below the indoor air temperatur e required by this rule
becomes compromised.
(b) Each nursing home shall maintain its written policies and procedures in a manner that makes them readily available at the
licensee’s physical address for review by the authority having jurisdiction. If the p olicies and procedures are maintained in an
electronic format, nursing home staff must be readily available to access the policies and procedures and produce the request ed
information.
(c) The written policies and procedures must be readily available for inspection by each resident; each resident’s legal
representative, designee, surrogate, guardian, attorney in fact, or case manager; each resident’s estate; and all parties aut horized in
writing or by law.
(7) REVOCATION OF LICENSE, FINES OR SANCTIONS. For a violation of any part of this rule, the Agency may seek any
remedy authorized by Chapter 400, Part II, or Chapter 408, Part II, F.S., including but not limited to, license revocation, l icense
suspension, and the imposition of administrative fines.
(8) COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(a) Nursing homes whose comprehensive emergency management plan is to evacuate must comply with this rule.
(b) Once the plan has been approved, the nursing home shall submit the plan as an addendum with any future sub missions for
approval of its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
(9) NOTIFICATION.
(a) Within three (3) business days, each nursing home must notify in writing, unless permission for electronic communication
has been granted, each resident and the resident’s legal representative:
1. Upon submission of the plan to the local emergency management agency that the plan has been submitted for review and
approval;
2. Upon final implementation of the plan by the nursing home following review by the State Fire Marshal or the Agency’s
Office of Plans and Construction.
(b) The nursing home shall keep a copy of each written or electronic notification sent by the nursing home to the resident an d
resident’s representative on file.
Rulemaking Authority 400.23 FS. Law Implemented 400.23 FS. History–New 3-26-18.
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Land Development Code Amendment Request
ORIGIN: Hurricane Irma After-Action Report to the Board of County Commissioners
AUTHOR: Zoning Division Staff
LDC SECTIONS: 5.05.17 Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center
Buildings (New Section)
SUMMARY: This amendment establishes new standards for clubhouses or community center
buildings in residential developments, to aid in the County’s emergency response and recovery
after an emergency event, such as a tropical storm or a hurricane.
DESCRIPTION: At the Board’s Work Session on November 7, 2017, Staff presented several
regulatory responses to the After-Action Findings regarding the County’s Hurricane Irma
Response. Regulatory Action #2 suggested establishing a local ordinance to help address
evacuation shelter deficits.
This amendment proposes to allow clubhouses or community center buildings within private
residential developments to be used in the post-event response and recovery efforts by requiring
permanent emergency generators to be installed at new facilities that are at least 10,000 square
feet. Existing facilities would also be subject to these standards if they undergo a substantial
addition or renovation and are at least 10,000 square feet or if the addition or renovation results in
a building exceeding 10,000 square feet. The amendment also sets forth minimum operating
standards for permanent emergency generators at clubhouses or community center buildings.
Lastly, at the time of generator installation, this amendment requires coordination between the
property owner and the Bureau of Emergency Services-Emergency Management Division to allow
the Bureau to consider the use of the private clubhouses or community center buildings for post-
emergency response activities.
The intent of this amendment is to provide an option for residents to use the facility as a post-
disaster point of distribution for supplies, such as water, shelf-stable meals, or to deliver tarps. The
facility may also be used as a place for residents to obtain updated emergency information, gain
comfort/respite from the heat, maintain hygiene, or operate their personal communication devices.
DSAC-LDR RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC-LDR Subcommittee reviewed the amendment
on April 18, 2018. Lacking a quorum, the Subcommittee member present, as well as a regular
member of the DSAC, made several suggestions and observations for further review at the regular
DSAC meeting.
DSAC RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC recommended denial of the LDC amendment as
proposed on May 2, 2018. However, the DSAC indicated they may be amenable to a more limited
amendment that requires a generator transfer switch to establish back up connectivity.
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COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (CCPC) RECOMMENDATION: The
CCPC reviewed this amendment on May 17, 2018, and voted not to adopt the proposed
regulations, to allow for more time to vet the proposed language through the stakeholders and
HOA groups and to bring it back if the Board so desires. When vetting through stakeholders and
HOA groups, if there is any significant level of concern regarding the expenses that the redraft
would come back with an opt-out provision that requires all constituents/members be informed
that the association is opting out and their level of protection may be less than an organization that
did not opt out. The CCPC recommended that staff contact a sample of general managers of
communities that have private clubs and solicit their feedback on the proposed provisions. An
email that identifies the proposed changes should be sent to those on the distribution list of
community associations. On May 23, 2018, Staff followed up on the CCPC’s recommendation by
sending emails to those on the distribution list. Staff has received feedback from six individuals
expressing concern regarding this amendment. Any public comments received in response are
attached.
FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS: This amendment will result in additional costs to
residential developments that install an emergency generator. There are no anticipated fiscal or
operational impacts to the County associated with this amendment.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPACT: This amendment supports Goal 12 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the GMP, “to make every reasonable effort to
ensure the public safety, health and welfare of people and property form the effects of hurricane
storm damage.”
Amend the LDC as follows: 1
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5.05.17 – Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center Buildings 3
A. Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to protect the public health, safety and 4
welfare and aid in the implementation of the County’s emergency response and recovery 5
activities at the community level by requiring permanent emergency generators at 6
community clubhouses or community center buildings. The requirements are also 7
intended to improve communication to residents before, during, and after emergency 8
events. 9
B. Applicability. Permanent emergency generators shall be required at clubhouses or 10
community center buildings in any of the following circumstances: 11
1. A newly constructed building with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or greater; or 12
2. An existing building with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or greater undergoes 13
an addition or renovation that exceeds 50 percent of the assessed value of the 14
existing building; or 15
3. An existing building with a floor area less than 10,000 square feet undergoes an 16
addition or renovation that exceeds 50 percent of the assessed value of the 17
existing building and results in the building having a floor area of 10,000 square 18
feet or greater. 19
C. Exemption. Residential developments with more than one clubhouse or community center 20
building with a floor area of 10,000 square feet or greater are only required to install one 21
permanent emergency generator at one of the clubhouses or community center buildings. 22
Any additional clubhouses or community center buildings are exempt from the 23
requirements for permanent emergency generators under this section. 24
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D. Standards. 1
1. Generator Capacity. Permanent emergency generators shall at a minimum provide 2
service for the following: 3
a. Essential electrical systems within the building, including but not limited to 4
exit lighting, emergency lighting, elevators, fire alarm systems, bathroom 5
exhaust fans, bathroom hot water heaters, and water and sewer lift 6
stations. 7
b. Lighting for a minimum of 30 percent of the building’s floor area, including 8
but not limited to the main meeting or gathering areas, hallways, and 9
bathrooms. 10
c. Air-conditioning for a minimum of 30 percent of the building’s floor area, 11
including the largest meeting or gathering area. 12
2. Fuel Capacity. There shall be sufficient fuel to operate the generator for a minimum 13
of 72 hours at the full load capacity. 14
3. Setbacks. Permanent emergency generators shall comply with the dimensional 15
standards in LDC section 4.02.03. 16
E. Coordination with Emergency Management. At the time of generator installation, 17
residential communities shall coordinate with the Bureau of Emergency Services-18
Emergency Management Division to consider allowing the County to use their private 19
clubhouses or community center buildings for post-emergency response activities. 20
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JohnsonEric
From:FrantzJeremy
Sent:Wednesday, May 23, 2018 11:00 AM
To:Doug Campbell
Cc:SummersDan; BosiMichael; SummersEllen; HenderlongRichard; JohnsonEric
Subject:RE: Upcoming LDC Amendment for Residential Community Clubhouses - Public Input
Needed!
Hi Doug,
Thank you for your input. We will be compiling all public comments and providing those to the Board of
County Commissioners when they review the amendment on June 26, 2018.
For more information regarding upcoming hearings, you can follow along at
www.colliergov.net/ldcamendments
Please let me know if you have any additional comments or questions.
Respectfully,
Jeremy Frantz, AICP
Land Development Code Manager
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Campbell [mailto:jdcampbell78@jdcjr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 9:36 AM
To: FrantzJeremy <Jeremy.Frantz@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Re: Upcoming LDC Amendment for Residential Community Clubhouses - Public Input Needed!
To me, this is government overreach. Associations should be able to decide when and where to spend their
money.
Doug Campbell
jdcampbell78@jdcjr.com
H: 239-403-7919
C: 239-269-8104
> On May 23, 2018, at 9:29 AM, FrantzJeremy <Jeremy.Frantz@colliercountyfl.gov> wrote:
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> Proposed LDC Amendment
> Meeting Schedule
> Current Amendments
> Collier LDC
> News Releases
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> Collier County staff is proposing to require the installation of permanent emergency generators at residential
clubhouses and community center buildings that are 10,000 square feet or more, and:
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> • New developed, or
> • Substantially renovated
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> The amendment is intended to improve the County’s resiliency and preparedness after a disaster but adopting
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> This proposal will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on June 26, 2018.
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> Please contact us or consider attending the public hearing to make your voice heard.
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> Collier County Government Center
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From: FrantzJeremy
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 8:41 AM
To: 'bernie901@comcast.net'
Subject: RE: Installing generators at clubhouses (in condos & puds)
Thank you for your input!
The Board of County Commissioners will review this amendment on June 26, 2018. We will include your
comments in their review materials.
You can follow the hearing schedule at www.colliergov.net/ldcamendments
Respectfully,
Jeremy Frantz, AICP
Land Development Code Manager
From: bernie901@comcast.net [mailto:bernie901@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 5:50 AM
To: FrantzJeremy <Jeremy.Frantz@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Installing generators at clubhouses (in condos & puds)
My opinion is no. We have enough expenses without incurring more. In the last
hurricane - (about 50% of the owners are snowbirds) the remaining people in our
complex left their units - so having an emergency generator required is not a good idea.
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From: SummersDan
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2018 12:54 PM
To: FrantzJeremy
Subject: FW: proposed club house generator
Attachments: Proposed LDC Amendment re Clubhouses and generators.pdf
From: GoodnerAngela
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 5:17 PM
To: charlie hirschfeld <hirschfeldcharlie@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: proposed club house generator
Great to hear from you, Charlie – how is your wife feeling? Better, I hope!
I’m including the report they are sending to the BCC on this, including descriptions of the discussions
with the Development Services Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. (And HERE is a link
to the Planning Commission meeting where it was discussed – I can’t link directly to the discussion item,
but they begin talking about the changes related to the hurricane at 1:06, if you want to hear Dan
Summers, our Emergency Manager, discuss their intentions with this change.)
I am also going to share your email with Dan Summers, so he’ll have a sense of the sort of concerns the
leadership of our gated communities have about the proposal.
Hope that is helpful! As always, we’re here for your questions and concerns.
Angela Goodner, Executive Coordinator
Commissioner Andy Solis, Esq., Chairman
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Phone: 239.252.8602
Fax: 239.252.6947
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From: charlie hirschfeld [mailto:hirschfeldcharlie@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:55 PM
To: GoodnerAngela <Angela.Goodner@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Fpaul16871 <fpaul16871@aol.com>; charlie hirschfeld <hirschfeldcharlie@gmail.com>
Subject: proposed club house generator
Hi Angela,
Please forward to Commissioner Solis,
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At Carlton Lakes we are against the proposed manatory installation of a generator.
During the recent hurricane we did have limited power after 3 days and opened the club house to those
in the community without power,, The results were families with small kids made so much noise that it
drove many back into their homes without power. Nobody was able to get any sleep. This could be an
issue at any club house not just ours. I feel it should be a community vote for every home owner
association that has a club house regardless of size to decide if they wish to spend the money to have a
generator installed or not.The county should not be dictating the various communities.
The single family home owners have the right to install generators at ther own expense following county
guidelines for installation and up keep and the condo buildings can also vote if they wish to install
generators to help keep some power on. We don't need government telling us how to spend our money
or dictating to us. If they are s concerned then the county should build shelters and have all residents
pay for them through their property taxes or sales tax.
Thanks,.
Charlie Hirschfeld
President -Carlton lakes Home owners Asscoaition
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Notes from Telephone Discussion with Ron Albeit (General Manager
of Fiddler’s Creek) on May 29, 2018
• If a generator were installed staff would be required to operate the
facilities but it is difficult to get staff back after a storm since they have
evacuated.
• The size of generator that the amendment would require would be
impractical.
• The cost of the amendment could be from $100,000 to over $500,000.
• Preference would be to let the decision to install a generator remain an
individual decision for the private sector.
• The amendment would be a burden on facilities when they are trying to get
back on track after a storm.
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JohnsonEric
From:FrantzJeremy
Sent:Monday, June 04, 2018 8:30 AM
To:JohnsonEric
Subject:FW: Proposed LDC Amendment 5.05.17-Residential Developments with Clubhouses or
Community Center
Respectfully,
Jeremy Frantz, AICP
Land Development Code Manager
From: BosiMichael
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2018 3:01 PM
To: FrantzJeremy <Jeremy.Frantz@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: Proposed LDC Amendment 5.05.17-Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center
For the file.
From: McDanielBill
Sent: Friday, June 1, 2018 11:24 AM
To: BosiMichael <Michael.Bosi@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Proposed LDC Amendment 5.05.17-Residential Developments with Clubhouses or Community Center
Hi Michael, please see below email from Phil Brougham. Any comments????
Thank you.
Sue
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Phil Brougham" <phillip.brougham@gmail.com>
Date: June 1, 2018 at 11:17:24 AM EDT
To: "'McDanielBill'" <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Proposed LDC Amendment 5.05.17-Residential Developments with Clubhouses or
Community Center
Sue
Thanks you and I had obtained the proposed LDC amendment. Paragraph C can be interpreted as a club
house, such as Fiddler's Creek which has one of 54,000 square feet, would not be exempt. In addition,
paragraph E implies that when a generator is installed, Emergency Services must be consulted as
potential use as a shelter. And paragraph B 1 states "newly constructed" with no additional explanation
or clarification. Very problematic and wide open to interpretation. In any case, private HOAs who DO
fall under the jurisdiction of this LDC amendment if it passes, would be forced to spend a lot of money
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for a generator and fuel storage and then if they were forced to open as a shelter, they would need to
provide staff, sanitary facilities and cleaning. In my opinion this is the duty of Collier County and not
private citizens (the HOA expenses are paid by us).
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 1, 2018 8:57 AM
To: Phil Brougham <phillip.brougham@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Proposed LDC Amendment 5.05.17-Residential Developments with Clubhouses or
Community Center
Hi Phil,
I have attaching the email I received from Mike Bosi; this should help to explain.
Sue, The attached is the draft LDC amendment, I highlighted the circumstances it would effect existing
clubhouse and it should be noted that this amendment received a recommendation from the CCPC to
not adopt, but to continue to vet with existing clubhouse managers and HOA’s.
Hope this helps,
mike
Hi Mike,
A lot of people are still confused. Is it possible to get something in writing regarding what is being
recommended for preexisting subdivisions pertaining to generators?
Thank you,
Sue
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JohnsonEric
From:FrantzJeremy
Sent:Wednesday, June 06, 2018 3:59 PM
To:JohnsonEric
Subject:FW: LDC Amendment
Respectfully,
Jeremy Frantz, AICP
Land Development Code Manager
-----Original Message-----
From: FrenchJames
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 3:49 PM
To: FrantzJeremy <Jeremy.Frantz@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: McLeanMatthew <Matthew.McLean@colliercountyfl.gov>; LongRichard
<Richard.Long@colliercountyfl.gov>; KovenskyKenneth <Kenneth.Kovensky@colliercountyfl.gov>;
GuitardDonna <Donna.Guitard@colliercountyfl.gov>; CohenThaddeus
<Thaddeus.Cohen@colliercountyfl.gov>; MarcellaJeanne <Jeanne.Marcella@colliercountyfl.gov>;
BellowsRay <Ray.Bellows@colliercountyfl.gov>; BosiMichael <Michael.Bosi@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: LDC Amendment
Jeremy - FYI
Thank you,
Jamie
-----Original Message-----
From: OchsLeo
Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 3:45 PM
To: PriceLen <Len.Price@colliercountyfl.gov>; CohenThaddeus <Thaddeus.Cohen@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: CasalanguidaNick <Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; FrenchJames
<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>; SummersDan <Daniel.Summers@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: LDC Amendment
FYI
Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
Collier County Manager
leo.ochs@colliercountyfl.gov
3299 East Tamiami Trail Naples FL 34112
239.252.8383
-----Original Message-----
From: david trecker [mailto:djtrecker@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 3:17 PM
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To: FialaDonna <Donna.Fiala@colliercountyfl.gov>; SolisAndy <Andy.Solis@colliercountyfl.gov>;
SaundersBurt <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; TaylorPenny <Penny.Taylor@colliercountyfl.gov>;
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Subject: LDC Amendment
Commissioners:
The Collier County Presidents Council, representing over 30,000 doors in Collier County, strongly opposes the
proposed Land Development Code amendment that would require installation of emergency generators in many
community center buildings.
We feel this is unnecessary government overreach. Communities and associations must be allowed to spend
their money as they see fit to maximize benefits for their members. They should not be compelled to meet an
arbitrary and unneeded mandate, in effect a hidden tax.
The expenditure for emergency generators and the attendant cost for upkeep would place an unacceptable
financial burden on many communities and associations.
We urge you to oppose this proposal.
For the Collier County Presidents Council, Paul Feuer, Chairman Dave Trecker, Vice Chairman
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Land Development Code Amendment Request
ORIGIN: Hurricane Irma After-Action Report to the Board of County Commissioners
AUTHOR: Growth Management Department, Zoning Division Staff
LDC SECTION: 5.05.05 Facilities with Fuel Pumps
SUMMARY: This amendment clarifies the requirement to install a generator transfer switch at
facilities with fuel pumps and introduces the requirement to install a permanent emergency
generator.
DESCRIPTON: At the Board of County Commissioners Work Session on November 7, 2017,
Staff presented several regulatory responses to the After-Action Findings regarding the County’s
Hurricane Irma Response. Regulatory Action #3 suggested strengthening the emergency generator
requirements for commercial gas stations located near the interstate highway and multi-pump
stations located further inland. The recommendation also stated the need for annual testing of
permanent on-site generators and operational certificates.
Currently, F.S. 526.143, requires newly constructed and substantially renovated gas stations be
capable of operating under an alternate form of generated power. These standards require gas
stations be pre-wired with a generator transfer switch. Corporations or other entities owning 10
or more gas stations within the County are required to have at least one portable generator for
every 10 gas stations. The statute also requires a written statement attesting to the periodic testing
of the equipment.
This LDC amendment models the standards from F.S. 526.143 and includes additional
requirements based on the Board’s After-Action Findings recommended regulatory action. This
amendment proposes the following changes to LDC section 5.05.05 I.:
1) Modifies an existing LDC provision that requires all facilities with fuel pumps to be pre-
wired with a generator transfer switch. This requirement only applies to motor fuel retail
outlets for which a certificate of occupancy is issued on or after July 1, 2006, in F.S.
526.143;
2) Identifies certain facilities with fuel pumps that are required to install a permanent
emergency generator. While F.S. 526.143 requires corporations owning 10 or more gas
stations within a County to have a portable generator, this requirement would be unique to
Collier County;
3) Facilities with fuel pumps with a permanent emergency generator or transfer switches shall
conduct testing of the equipment under load and according to manufacturer’s
specifications, and keep a written statement on the site attesting to the periodic testing of
the equipment. The requirement for testing is also found in F.S. 526.143. However, the
requirement to perform testing “under load,” would be unique to Collier County; and
4) Exempts certain uses, such as automotive vehicle dealers (SIC 5511), establishments
operating a fleet of motor vehicles, and certain establishments that have a written
agreement with a public hospital. These exemptions are also found in F.S. 526.143.
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DSAC-LDR RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC-LDR Subcommittee reviewed the amendment
on April 18, 2018. Lacking a quorum, the Subcommittee member present, as well as a regular
member of the DSAC, made several suggestions and observations for further review at the regular
DSAC meeting.
DSAC RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC reviewed the amendment on May 2, 2018. Prior to
a recommendation being made, the DSAC requested additional information regarding the
evacuation routes referenced in the amendment. The DSAC also suggested updating the
applicability for this amendment to apply only to larger facilities with fuel pumps (i.e. more than
8 fueling stations). The amendment returned to DSAC on June 6, 2018. After additional
information was presented, a motion to approve with conditions was made and seconded; however,
the motion failed due to a lack of majority in the affirmative.
COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (CCPC) RECOMMENDATION: The
CCPC reviewed this amendment on May 17, 2018, and unanimously voted to recommend
approval.
FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS: This amendment will result in additional costs to
comply with those requirements that differ from existing State requirements. The land area
necessary to accommodate the required generator and associated equipment may cause the site to
become non-conforming with other LDC standards, such as off-street parking, required setbacks,
landscaping, etc., which may cause further complications when transferring ownership of real
property. Also, if adopted, a facility with fuel pumps may experience unanticipated costs when
contemplating future expansions or renovations when discovering that a non-conformity exists
because the site lacks the required generator.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPACTS: This amendment supports Goal 12 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the GMP which requires the County, “to make
every reasonable effort to ensure the public safety, health and welfare of people and property from
the effects of hurricane storm damage.”
Amend the LDC as follows:
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5.05.05 – Facilities with Fuel Pumps 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * 3
I. Permanent emergency generators. 4
1. Purpose and intent. The follo wing provisions are intended to protect the public 5
health, safety, and welfare through improved evacuation capability and 6
commercial fuel availability during a state of emergency. 7
2. Generator Connection. Each facility with fuel pumps that does not meet the 8
criteria in subsection 3 below, shall provide the necessary infrastructure and pre-9
wiring in order to provide the capabilities for generator service to the following in 10
case of emergencies : all fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, life-safety systems, 11
and payment-acceptance equipment. 12
3. Permanent emergency generator. Facilities with fuel pumps shall install a 13
permanent emergency generator capable of operating all fuel pumps, dispensing 14
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equipment, life -safety systems, and payment-acceptance equipment for use in 1
case of emergencies under the following circumstances: 2
a. Newly constructed, 3
b. Located within one-half mile to an interstate highway or state or federally 4
designated evacuation route, or 5
c. Additions or substantial renovations exceeding 50 percent of the 6
assessed value of the existing facility with fuel pump, including land and 7
improvements. 8
4. Permanent emergency generators and transfer switches must be tested under 9
load and according to manufacturer’s specifications. Each facility with fuel pumps 10
must keep a written statement on site attesting to the periodic testing of the 11
equipment. 12
5. The following are exempt from LDC section 5.05.05 I: 13
a. Automotive vehicle dealers (SIC Code 5511); 14
b. Establishments operating a fleet of motor vehicles; 15
c. Establishments which sell motor fuel exclusively to a fleet of motor vehicles; 16
or 17
d. Establishments that have a written agreement with a public hospital in a 18
form approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, wherein 19
the public hospital agrees to provide the establishment with an alternative 20
means of power generation on-site so that the establishment’s fuel pumps 21
may be operated in the event of a power outage. 22
# # # # # # # # # # # # # 23
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Land Development Code Amendment Request
ORIGIN: Hurricane Irma After-Action Report to the Board of County Commissioners
AUTHOR: Zoning Division Staff
LDC SECTIONS: 4.02.01 Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts
4.05.04 Parking Space Requirements
4.06.05 General Landscaping Requirements
10.02.03 Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and
Amendments thereof
SUMMARY: This amendment creates new exemptions from certain design standards for existing
facilities with fuel pumps, assisted living facilities (ALFs), and nursing homes that install
permanent emergency generators and related fuel storage for an emergency event.
DESCRIPTON: At the Board of County Commissioners Work Session on November 7, 2017,
Staff presented several regulatory responses to the After-Action Findings regarding the County’s
Hurricane Irma Response. Regulatory Actions #2 and #3 suggested the creation of new
requirements to improve the County’s recovery efforts after emergencies. Two other companion
LDC amendments require permanent emergency generators in certain circumstances at assisted
living facilities (ALFs), nursing homes, and facilities with fuel pumps.
This LDC amendment grants relief from certain design standards. The amendment reduces the
minimum setbacks, parking requirements, and building foundation planting requirements for
existing ALFs, nursing homes, and facilities with fuel pumps that install a permanent emergency
generator. These reductions are intended to reduce or remove potential constraints that might limit
the ability of existing businesses to install generators. Other requirements applicable to generators
and other equipment such as screening requirements in LDC sections 4.06.02 and 5.05.08, and
sound attenuation requirements in LDC section 4.02.01 D.13 are unchanged.
Additionally, this amendment also expands the list of items required on a site plan per LDC section
10.02.03 D to ensure that the location of permanent emergency generators and any related
equipment is clearly identified on the site plan.
DSAC-LDR RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC-LDR Subcommittee reviewed the amendment
on April 18, 2018. Lacking a quorum, the Subcommittee members present, as well as a regular
member of the DSAC, made several suggestions and observations for further review at the regular
DSAC meeting.
DSAC RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC unanimously recommended approval of this
amendment on May 2, 2018, with no changes.
COLLIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (CCPC) RECOMMENDATION: The
CCPC reviewed this amendment on May 17, 2018, and unanimously voted to recommend
approval.
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FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS: There are no anticipated fiscal or operational impacts
associated with this amendment.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPACTS: There are no anticipated Growth
Management Plan impacts associated with this amendment.
Amend the LDC as follows:
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4.02.01 – Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * 3
D. Exemptions and exclusions from design standards. 4
* * * * * * * * * * * * * 5
13. Permanent emergency generators may be placed within the rear yard with a 10-6
foot rear yard setback. Permanent emergency generators may encroach into side 7
yards up to 36 inches. Generators are not permitted to encroach into required front 8
yards. Above-ground fuel tanks for the generators are subject to the same 9
setbacks; however, underground tanks are not subject to setback requirements. In 10
order to reduce noise during required routine exercising of the generators, this 11
exercising is restricted to operating the generator for no more than 30 minutes 12
weekly during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and shall not exceed sound level 13
limits for Manufacturing and Industrial uses as set forth in Ordinance 90-17, the 14
Noise Ordinance, as amended. All permanent emergency generators must be 15
equipped with sound attenuating housing to reduce noise. 16
a. Facilities with fuel pumps. Permanent emergency generators and related 17
fuel storage installed at existing facilities with fuel pumps may encroach 18
into any required side or rear yards, provided the encroachment does not 19
create a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 20
b. Assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Permanent emergency 21
generators and related fuel storage installed at existing assisted living 22
facilities or nursing homes that are subject to LDC section 5.05.04 E. may 23
encroach into any required side or rear yards or buffers, provided the 24
encroachment does not create a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 25
# # # # # # # # # # # # # 26
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4.05.04 – Parking Space Requirements 28
* * * * * * * * * * * * * 29
F. Minimum requirement. 30
1. Irrespective of any other requirement of this LDC, each and every separate 31
individual store, office, or other business shall be prov ided with at least one (1) 32
off-street parking space, unless specific provision is made to the cont rary. 33
2. Existing facilities with fuel pumps that meet the off -street parking requirements 34
of LDC section 4.05.04 G. may remove one required off-street parking space to 35
accommodate the installation of a permanent emergency g enerator and related 36
fuel storage and screening. 37
3. Existing assisted living facilities or nursing homes that are subject to LDC section 38
5.05.04 E. and that meet the required off -street parking requirements of LDC 39
section 4.05.04 G., may remove up to 10 off -street parking spaces to 40
accommodate the installation of a permanent emergency generator and related 41
fuel storage and screening. 42
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24. The County Manager or designee may determine the minimum parking 1
requirements for a use which is not specifically referenced below or for which an 2
applicant has provided evidence that a specific use is of such a unique nature 3
that the applicable minimum pa rking ratio listed in this LDC should not be applied. 4
In making such a determination the County Manager or designee may require 5
submission of parking generation studies; evidence of parking ratios applied by 6
other counties and municipalities for the specif ic use; reserved parking pursuant 7
to section 4.05.05; and other conditions and safeguards deemed to be 8
appropriate to protect the public health, safety and welfare. 9
# # # # # # # # # # # # # 10
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4.06.05 – General Landscaping Requirements 12
* * * * * * * * * * * * * 13
C. Building foundation plantings. All commercial buildings, residential buildings with 3 or more 14
units, and retail and office uses in industrial buildings shall provide building foundation 15
plantings in the amount set forth in table 4.06.05.C. and illustration 4.06.05.C. These 16
planting areas shall be located adjacent to building entrance(s), primary façades, and/or 17
along façades facing a street. For projects subject to architectural design standards, see 18
LDC sections 5.05.08 E.—F. for related provisions. 19
* * * * * * * * * * * * * 20
10. Existing facilities with fuel pumps may reduce the required building foundation 21
planting area to accommodate the installation of a permanent emergency 22
generator and related fuel storage and screening. The reduction in building 23
foundation planting area shall be less than or equal to the total area that is required 24
to accommodate the generator and related fuel storage and screening. 25
11. Existing assisted living facilities or nursing homes subject to LDC section 5.05.04 26
E. may reduce the required building foundation planting area to accommodate the 27
installation of a permanent emergency generator and related fuel storage and 28
screening. The reduction in building foundation planting area shall be less than or 29
equal to the square feet required to accommodate the generator and related fuel 30
storage and screening. 31
# # # # # # # # # # # # # 32
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10.02.03 – Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and Amendments 34
thereof 35
* * * * * * * * * * * * * 36
D. Site Development Plan Requirements (SDP). A pre-application meeting shall be 37
conducted by the County Manager or designee prior to the submission of any site 38
development plan for review. This meeting may be waived by the County Manager or 39
designee upon the request of the applicant. 40
1. Application. The Administrative Code shall establish the process and submittal 41
requirements for a site development plan. A site development plan application 42
shall include, but not be limited to, the following information in order to illustrate 43
compliance with LDC standards and other State, Federal, and local agency 44
requirements. 45
a. Zoning designation of the subject and adjacent properties. 46
b. Site plan with existing and proposed buildings and structures, including 47
equipment, permanent emergency generators and relate d fuel storage 48
and screening, dimensions, heights, setbacks, and separations. 49
Parking, open space, preserves, and other applicable land uses shall be 50
identified on the site plan. 51
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c. Architectural plans. 1
d. Environmental Data, as applicable. 2
e. Landscape plans. 3
f. Streetlight plans. 4
g. Transportation system, sidewalks, and pathways, including all ADA 5
information. 6
h. Stormwater management plan including all technical specifications and 7
design computations. 8
i. Utility information, including existing and proposed facilities. 9
j. Trash and recycling information. 10
k. Building plans. 11
l. Information from the Fire Code, including Fire Hydrant Flow test report, 12
if applicable. 13
m. Information from the Standard Building Code, including type of 14
construction, number of stories, total square footage under roof, 15
occupancy/use and fire sprinkler intentions of all proposed structures so 16
that a fire flow may be determined. 17
n. Site construction plans, including all technical specifications and design 18
computations. 19
o. Any additional relevant information as may be required by the County 20
Manager or designee. 21
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JohnsonEric
From:SummersDan
Sent:Wednesday, June 13, 2018 5:40 PM
To:FrantzJeremy
Cc:SummersEllen; JohnsonEric
Subject:FW: Support Letter- IRMA -EM- LDC matters
Attachments:Letter-2018 06-04 BOCC-Support of LDC Amendments.pdf
Jeremy
Please see the attached for your consideration for future placement in the record as you deem appropriate.
Thanks again!
Dan Summers
From: Lori Freiburg [mailto:lfreiburg@northcollierfire.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 5:30 PM
To: SummersDan <Daniel.Summers@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Support Letter
Did you receive this one?
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Lori Freiburg <lfreiburg@northcollierfire.com>
Date: Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 4:50 PM
Subject: Support Letter
To: Dan Summers <Dan.Summers@colliercountyfl.gov>
Dan...let me know if you get this....Lori
Lori Freiburg
Executive Assistant
to Fire Chief James Cunningham
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District
1885 Veterans Park Drive
Naples, FL 34109
Direct: (239) 552-1357
Main: (239) 597-3222
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Lori Freiburg
Executive Assistant
to Fire Chief James Cunningham
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District
1885 Veterans Park Drive
Naples, FL 34109
Direct: (239) 552-1357
Main: (239) 597-3222
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Packet Pg. 113 Attachment: Attachment F - Letter of Support (5722 : LDC Amendments (Post-Hurricane Irma))
COLLIER COUNTY FIRE AND EMS CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION
14575 Collier Boulevard Naples, FL 34116
June 4, 2018
Andy Solis, Esq.
Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
Dear Chairman Solis,
At the May 23, 2018 Collier County Fire & EMS Chiefs’ Association (CCFEMSCA) meeting, the Chiefs
unanimously voted to support the following Land Development Code Amendments:
5.05.04 Group Housing
5.05.05 Facilities with Fuel Pumps
Associated amendments: 4.02.01 Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning
Districts, 4.05.04 Parking Space Requirements, 4.06.05 General Landscaping Requirements and
10.02.03 Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and Amendments thereof
The aftermath of Hurricane Irma demonstrated the need for these amendments, and the CCFEMSCA fully
understands their importance.
The CCFEMSCA respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners consider approving these
amendments.
Sincerely,
James Cunningham
President, Collier County Fire and EMS Chiefs’ Association
Fire Chief, North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District
cc: Board of County Commissioners
Leo Ochs, County Manager
Dan Summers, Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services & Emergency Management
Collier County Fire and EMS Chiefs’ Association
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