Ordinance 2019-13 ORDINANCE NO. 19 — 13
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 ADD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR PERMANENT EMERGENCY GENERATORS FOR SINGLE
FAMILY AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, 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;
CHAPTER FIVE — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS, ADDING SECTION
5.03.07 PERMANENT EMERGENCY GENERATORS; SECTION FOUR,
CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX,
EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20180003486]
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
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2004, adopted Ordinance No. 04-41, which repealed and superseded Ordinance No. 91-102, as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 February 7, 2019, March 7, 2019, and May 16,
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2019, 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 25, 2019, 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:
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.
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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.
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
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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
X X X X X X X X * X X * X
SUBSECTION 3.A. 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
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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. For single-family and two-family dwelling units, see LDC
section 5.03.07 for exceptions and requirements. 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, a welly once every seven days, during
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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.
SUBSECTION 3.B. ADDING NEW SECTION 5.03.07 PERMANENT EMERGENCY
GENERATORS
Section 5.03.07 Permanent Emergency Generators, is hereby added to Ordinance 04-41, as
amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, to read as follows:
5.03.07 Permanent Emergency Generators
A. Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this section to reduce noise, improve the
aesthetics of mechanical equipment, and protect the public health and safety of
homeowners from the risks associated with combustion engines and the entry of carbon
monoxide gas to a dwelling unit. It is the intent to improve the resiliency of homeowners
who seek shelter at home during periods of electrical power outages.
B. Applicability. Permanent emergency generators for single-family and two-family
dwellings shall be permitted as an accessory use and located in accordance with LDC
section 5.03.07 Table 1.
C. Standards and Requirements.
1. Permanent emergency generators shall adhere to all generator manufacturer's
locational specifications and applicable federal, state, and local code
requirements. The manufacturer's locational specifications shall be concurrently
reviewed with the applicable electrical, structural, mechanical, gas piping, and
storage tank permits.
2. Submittals. At a minimum, the applicant's site plan shall indicate the location and
dimension of the proposed generator, generator exhaust direction and
permanent fuel tank(s) in proximity to the dwelling unit and lot line, and all
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easements burdening the property, including but not limited to drainage
easements, lake maintenance easements, and/or access easements. The site
plan shall be provided with the building permit application. The written approval
of an easement holder for placement in an easement is required and must be
included with the submittal.
3. Location and Distances. Permanent emergency generators may be located in the
required front, side and rear yard setback in accordance with the following in
Table 1. All distance setback and separation requirements shall be measured
from the most restrictive of the generator's enclosure or exhaust outlet and
adhere to the following:
a. When located underneath the dwelling unit, the exhaust outlet shall be
vented outside of the dwelling unit above the roof line.
b. Generators may be allowed in the front yard, at a distance no greater
than six feet from the dwelling unit in zoning districts with 35 feet front
yard setback or greater and shall require a vegetative screen. For corner
lots, the generator may be allowed in the front yard which has the longest
street frontage utilizing the side yard generator setback standards in
Table 1.
c. Generators located in the rear yard of a waterfront lot shall require a
vegetative screen.
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TABLE 1 Generator Setback and Separation Standards (feet)
Principal Structure Setback Generator Distance to
Lot Line
5 or less 1
Greater Than 5 and Up To 7.5 2
Side Yard
Greater Than 7.5 and Up To 20 4
Greater Than 20 10
10 waterfront
Rear Yard
5 non-waterfront
Separation
Distance to Public and Private Road Right-Of-Way 10
Between Mechanical Air Intake Equipment or Other 10
Generator —
Distance from Windows, Soffit Vent, Eaves To the 5
Dwelling, Shrubs and Trees
Distance from Gas and Electrical Meters, Pool
Pumps, Water and Water Softener Systems, AC 3
Compressors and Landscape Plantings
4. Carbon Monoxide Detector. If any exterior wall openings are within 10 feet of the
generator's exhaust outlet, at least one carbon monoxide detector shall be
installed inside the structure near the exterior wall openings and on each floor
level.
5. Generator Noise and Testing. Generator noise and routine testing shall be in
compliance with LDC section 4.02.1 D.13.
6. Drainage Flow. Maintenance of stormwater drainage shall be as required in LDC
section 6.05.03.
D. Additional Requirements for Diesel and Gasoline Engines. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, diesel or gasoline powered generators shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet
from any lot line.
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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 25th day of June, 2019.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K.;KIP4 LCLERK OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Att6st as t0 Choi ty Clerk W • LIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR.;'Chairman
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Approved as to form and legality:
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Heidi F. Ashton-Cicko
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE
RON DESANTIS LAUREL M.LEE
Governor Secretary of State
June 27, 2019
Ms. Teresa L. Cannon, BMR Senior Clerk II
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
&Comptroller of Collier County
3299 Tamiami Trail, Suite#401
Naples, Florida 34112-5324
Dear Ms. Cannon:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 19-13, which was filed in this office on June 27, 2019.
Sincerely,
Ernest L. Reddick
Program Administrator
ELR/lb
R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270
www.dos.state.fl.us