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Administrative Code for
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................5
A. Purpose and Intent ........................................................................................................................... 5
B. Amendments and Conflicts ............................................................................................................... 6
1. Administrative Code Amendment ................................................................................................ 6
2. Conflicts ........................................................................................................................................ 6
C. Reviewing Agencies ........................................................................................................................... 6
1. Architectural Arbitration Board (AAB) .......................................................................................... 6
2. Board of County Commissioners (BCC) ........................................................................................ 6
3. Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) ..................................................................................................... 6
4. Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA) ..................................................................... 6
5. Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC or Planning Commission) ........................................ 7
6. Office of the Hearing Examiner .................................................................................................... 7
7. Growth Management Department (GMD) ................................................................................... 7
8. Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) ......................................................................................... 7
9. Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC) .................................................................... 7
10. Historical Archaeological Preservation Board (HAPB) .................................................................. 8
D. Common Procedural Steps and Information ..................................................................................... 8
1. Fees and Submittal Requirements ................................................................................................ 8
2. GMD Public Portal ........................................................................................................................ 8
3. Initiation of the Application .......................................................................................................... 8
34. Pre-aApplication mMeeting.......................................................................................................... 8
45. Completeness and Processing Letter ......................................................................................... 10
56. Staff Review ................................................................................................................................ 11
67. Advisory Board or Agency Review .............................................................................................. 11
78. Open and Closed Applications .................................................................................................... 11
89. Pre-Construction ConferenceMeeting ....................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2. Legislative Procedures ................................................................................................ 13
A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment ................................................................................................... 14
B. Privately Initiated Land Development Code Amendments ............................................................. 19
Chapter 3. Quasi-Judicial Procedures with a Public Hearing ......................................................... 22
A. Appeal of an Official Interpretation of the Land Development Code ............................................. 23
B. Boat Dock – Including Boathouse Establishment, Dock Facility Extension, and Boat Lift Canopy .. 25
B. Boat Dock......................................................................................................................................... 30
B.1. Boathouse Establishment ........................................................................................................... 30
B.2. Dock Facility Extension ............................................................................................................... 33
B.3. Boat Lift Canopy with Deviations ............................................................................................... 36
C. Conditional Uses (CU) ...................................................................................................................... 38
C.1. Conditional Use Permit ............................................................................................................... 38
C.2. Conditional Use Extension .......................................................................................................... 43
C.3. Conditional Use Re-Review ......................................................................................................... 46
D. Development of Regional Impact (DRI) ........................................................................................... 48
D.1. DRI Application – Establishment of a new DRI ........................................................................... 48
D.2. DRI Abandonment ...................................................................................................................... 52
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D.3. DRI Amendment ......................................................................................................................... 54
E. Mixed Use Project (MUP) – Public Hearing for use of Bonus Density Pool and/or other Deviations
.................................................................................................................................................... 55
F. Parking Exemption – With a Public Hearing .................................................................................... 57
G. Planned Unit Developments (PUD) ................................................................................................. 60
G.1. Rezoning to a PUD ...................................................................................................................... 60
G.2. PUD Amendment ........................................................................................................................ 66
G.3. PUD Insubstantial Change .......................................................................................................... 68
G.4. PUD Minor Change ..................................................................................................................... 71
G.5. PUD Extension ............................................................................................................................ 74
G.56. Zoning Verification Letter – PUD Comparable Use Determination ............................................ 77
H. Rezoning – Standard ........................................................................................................................ 79
I. Sign Variance ................................................................................................................................... 83
J. Variance ........................................................................................................................................... 86
K. Compatibility Design Review ........................................................................................................... 89
Chapter 4. Administrative Procedures ......................................................................................... 92
A. Architectural Plans........................................................................................................................... 93
B. Coastal Construction Setback Line Permit....................................................................................... 95
C. Certificate of Public Facility Adequacy (COA) .................................................................................. 97
C.1. COA for Roadways ...................................................................................................................... 97
C.2. COA for Non-Roadway public facilities ..................................................................................... 100
D. Early Work Authorization (EWA) ................................................................................................... 101
E. Vegetation Removal Applications ................................................................................................. 103
E.1. Agricultural Land Clearing Permit ............................................................................................. 103
E.2. Agricultural Clearing Notice ...................................................................................................... 105
E.3. Cultivated Tree Removal Permit ............................................................................................... 107
E.4. Vegetation Removal Permit ...................................................................................................... 109
E.5 Vegetation Removal and Site Filling Permit (VRSFP) ................................................................ 112
F. Mixed Use Project – Administrative Approval .............................................................................. 115
G. Official Interpretation of the Land Development Code ................................................................ 117
H. Sign Permit..................................................................................................................................... 120
I. Site Development Plan .................................................................................................................. 123
I.1. Conceptual Site Plan (CSP) ........................................................................................................ 123
I.2. Site Development Plans (SDP) .................................................................................................. 125
I.3. Site Improvement Plan (SIP) ..................................................................................................... 140
I.3.a. Immokalee Nonconforming Mobile Home Parks or Mobile Home Sites - Existing Conditions
Site Improvement Plan ...................................................................................................... 144
I.4. Site Development Plan Amendment (SDPA) ............................................................................ 147
I.5 Insubstantial Change to a Site Development Plan (SDPI) or Site Improvement Plan (SIPI) ..... 149
J. Temporary Permits ........................................................................................................................ 151
J.1. Amplified Sound Permit ............................................................................................................ 151
J.2. Annual Beach Event Permit ...................................................................................................... 153
J.3. Carnival/ Circus Permit ............................................................................................................. 155
J.4. Film Permit................................................................................................................................ 158
J.5. Model Homes and Model Sales Centers................................................................................... 160
J.6. Special Events ........................................................................................................................... 163
J.7. Temporary Uses during Construction ....................................................................................... 165
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K. Zoning Certificate .......................................................................................................................... 167
L. Zoning Verification Letters ............................................................................................................ 169
L.1. Zoning Verification Letter – Generally ...................................................................................... 169
L.2. Zoning Verification Letter – Non-residential Farm Building ..................................................... 171
L.3. Zoning Verification Letter – Fence Finished Side Out Waiver .................................................. 173
M. Stormwater Plan ............................................................................................................................ 174
N. Intent to Convert Application for Golf Course Conversions .......................................................... 176
O. Boat Lift Canopy – Administrative Review .................................................................................... 182
P. Landscape Plans ............................................................................................................................. 183
Chapter 5. Subdivision Procedures ............................................................................................ 185
A. Lot Split .......................................................................................................................................... 186
B. Lot Line Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 188
C. Preliminary Subdivision Plat (PSP) ................................................................................................. 190
C.1. Preliminary Subdivision Plat – Standard ................................................................................... 190
C.2. Preliminary Subdivision Plat Amendment (PSPA) .................................................................... 195
D. Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat (PPL) ...................................................................... 197
D.1. Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat – Standard ....................................................... 197
D.2. Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat Amendment (PPLA) ......................................... 211
D.23. Final Subdivision Plat – For Townhouse Fee Simple Development .......................................... 213
E. Construction Plans (CNSTR) ........................................................................................................... 217
E.1. Construction Plans – Standard ................................................................................................. 217
E.2. Insubstantial Change to Construction Plans (ICP) .................................................................... 220
F. Minor Final Subdivision Plat (FP) ................................................................................................... 223
G. Plat Recording ................................................................................................................................ 226
H. Vacation of Subdivision Plats ......................................................................................................... 229
Chapter 6. Waivers, Exemptions, and Reductions ...................................................................... 230
A. Administrative Fence/Wall Waiver (AFW) .................................................................................... 231
B. Administrative Parking Reduction (APR) ....................................................................................... 233
C. Administrative Parking Exemption ................................................................................................ 235
D. Administrative Variance (AVA) ...................................................................................................... 238
E. Alcohol Beverage Distance Waiver ................................................................................................ 240
F. Alternative Architectural Design ................................................................................................... 242
G. Automobile Service Station WaiverFacilities with Fuel Pumps Waiver ........................................ 244
H. Nonconforming Use Change (NUC) ............................................................................................... 247
I. Site Plan with Deviations for Redevelopment Projects (-DR) ........................................................ 250
J. Post Take Plan................................................................................................................................ 252
K. Vested Rights Determination ........................................................................................................ 256
L. Administrative Appeal of Preliminary Substantial Damage Determination .................................. 257
Chapter 7. Supplementary Submittal Requirements for Land Use Applications ........................... 259
A. Environmental Data Requirements for PUD Zoning and Conditional Uses................................... 260
B. Traffic Impact Study (TIS) .............................................................................................................. 261
C. PUD Annual Monitoring Report..................................................................................................... 262
D. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan ........................................................................................ 263
Chapter 8. Public Notice ............................................................................................................ 264
A. Generally ....................................................................................................................................... 264
B. Neighborhood Information Meeting ............................................................................................. 265
C. Mailed Notice ................................................................................................................................ 267
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D. Newspaper Advertisement ............................................................................................................ 269
E. Posting of a Sign ............................................................................................................................ 270
F. Stakeholder Outreach Meeting for Golf Course Conversions (SOM) ............................................ 273
Chapter 9. Office of the Hearing Examiner – Procedures ............................................................ 277
Chapter 10. Where to Find Current Information .......................................................................... 283
Chapter 11. Contact Information ................................................................................................. 285
Chapter 12. Acronyms ................................................................................................................ 287
Chapter 13. Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 289
Chapter 14. Appendices ................................................................................................................. 292
Appendix A. ........................................................................................................................................... 292
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Chapter 1. Introduction
A. Purpose and Intent
Collier County’s Land Development Code (LDC) is the principal regulatory tool for implementing the County’s
Growth Management Plan (GMP). The LDC contains the standards and criteria that development must meet in the
County. To ensure that all growth meets these standards, there are specific approval procedures for the various
forms of development, ranging from simple, single-lot residences to large, multi-phased planned developments.
The Administrative Code consolidates and identifies the procedures for approval to develop under the LDC.
The Administrative Code for Land Development, hereafter referred to as the Administrative Code, is divided into
14 chapters. Each chapter comprises a genre of land use petitions or permits. Each cChapter is organized
alphabetically to provide for ease of use. Cross references are provided for related land use petitions or permits
where appropriate. The following list provides a breakdown of the Administrative Code by chapter:
• Chapter 1 contains the intent of the Administrative Code and how to it is to be amended. This chapter
also outlines Collier County’s Reviewing Agencies and the Common Procedural Steps and Information
necessary to submit and process a land use petition or permit.
• Chapter 2 contains the land use petitions which are processed through a legislative procedure.
• Chapter 3 contains the land use petitions and permits which are processed through a quasi-judicial
procedure.
• Chapter 4 contains the land use petitions and permits which are processed administratively by the Growth
Management Department.
• Chapter 5 contains the applications for the creation and completion of a subdivision.
• Chapter 6 contains applications for waivers, exemptions, and reductions to LDC standards.
• Chapter 7 contains supplementary submittal requirements for land use applications.
• Chapter 8 contains information relating to public notice requirements for land use petitions.
• Chapter 9 contains the procedures for the Office of the Hearing Examiner.
• Chapter 10 identifies where to find current information.
• Chapter 11 contains contact information.
• Chapter 12 contains commonly used acronyms in the Administrative Code and the LDC.
• Chapter 13 contains the glossary of terms, which are bolded throughout the Administrative Code.
• Chapter 14 contains Appendices.
The Administrative Code is available to download as an Adobe PDF file on the County’s website:
www.colliergov.net/admincodewww.colliercountyfl.gov/admincode. It is also available for purchase in print at the
Growth Management Department, located at 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104.
The Code has visual cues that improve its readability. These include:
This symbol identifies a cross-reference to another Administrative Code chapter or another regulatory
code.
This symbol identifies explanatory materials/information that may help to explain or expand upon a
provision of the Administrative Code.
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B. Amendments and Conflicts
1. Administrative Code Amendment
The Administrative Code was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as Ordinance 2013-57 and
amended by Resolution 2016-168. Subsequent amendments can be found on the County’s website:
www.colliercountyfl.gov/admincode. Amending Collier County and State of Florida contact information and
website links may be done administratively by the County Manager or designee. Further, the County Manager or
designee shall have the authority to update and correct Growth Management Department’s organizational
structure, and department titles, and acronyms.
All other amendments, additions, revisions, or modifications required to maintain the Administrative Code shall be
made by resolution by the BCC and adopted by majority vote at any regular or special meeting. The resolutions
may be placed as an item on the regular, consent, or summary meeting agenda, as deemed appropriate by the
County Manager or designee in consultation with the County Attorney.
2. Conflicts
Where the Administrative Code conflicts with the LDC or Growth Management Plan, the LDC or the Growth
Management Plan shall prevail.
C. Reviewing Agencies
This section describes the various agencies that are involved in processing zoning and land development
applications.
1. Architectural Arbitration Board (AAB)
The Architectural Arbitration BoardAAB, identified in LDC subsection 5.05.08 F assists with the Architectural
Deviations and Alternative Compliance procedure. The Board consists of five voting members comprised of the
following: two representatives from the Collier County Zoning staff, two representatives appointed by the
American Institute of Architects (Southwest Florida Chapter) and one member appointed by the American Society
of Landscape Architects (Southwest Florida Chapter). The Architectural Arbitration Board may provide the
following: 1) Assistance to the County Manager in rendering a decision; and 2) An applicant may appeal the
decision of the County Manager or designee to the Architectural Arbitration Board.
2. Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
The BCC is the County’s governing agency. It sets the County’s land develop ment policies by adopting and
amending the Growth Management Plan and the LDC. It is also involved in quasi-judicial procedures, such as a
rezoning, the establishment of PUDs, the creation of stewardship receiving/sending areas, and the establishment
of Development of Regional Impacts, and other petitions as specified in the LDC.
3. Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The BCC acts as the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for Collier County. The BZA processes and makes final decisions
on zoning variances, appeals, conditional uses, nonconforming use amendments, flood variances, parking
agreements, and other functions outlined in the Collier Coun ty Code of Laws and Ordinances section 2-1171, F.S. §
67-1246 and Laws of Florida, as amended.
4. Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA)
The Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA) is a decision-making body that makes final decisions on
appeals related to the decisions of the building official, such as the manner of construction proposed to be
followed, or materials to be used, and in the erection or alteration of a building or stru cture, pursuant to Code of
Laws and Ordinances section 2-1181. The BOAA consists of five members, appointed by the BCC, who have the
necessary education and qualifications to review and render decisions related to the Florida Building Code and
Florida Fire Prevention Code.
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5. Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC or Planning Commission)
The Collier County Planning Commission is designated as the local planning agency for the County, as identified in
the Code of Laws and Ordinances section 106-1 and 2-1156. The Planning Commission processes amendments to
the Growth Management Plan, text amendments to the LDC, and makes a final decision on actions as specified in
the Administrative Code and LDC. The Planning Commission also provides recommendations to the BCC on land
use petitions where the BCC renders a final decision.
6. Office of the Hearing Examiner
The Office of the Hearing Examiner is established in the Code of Laws and Ordinances section 2-83 through 2-90.
The Hearing Examiner hears and makes final decisions and provides recommendations to the BCC as specified in
oOrdinance 2013-25 and in the Administrative Code. The procedures for the Office of the Hearing Examiner are
established in Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code.
7. Growth Management Department (GMD)
Most land use petitions and permit applications begin the process with a review by the Growth Management
DepartmentGMD – Development Services section. The Growth Management DepartmentThis section of the GMD
provides information and services associated with building permits, inspections, development plans, land use
petitions, and investigations. The GMD provides guidance for the long-term use of land and public facilities to
assure quality growth and to enhance the community's quality of life, pursuant to local ordinances and Florida
State growth management laws.
The following are the primary departments within the Growth Management Department: the Business Center , the
Engineering Services Department, the Natural Resources Department, the Comprehensive Planning Department,
the Planning and Zoning Division, Operations and Regulatory Management, which includes the Plan Review and
Inspection Department, and the Code Enforcement Department . The Planning and Zoning Division is generally the
initial point of contact for land use petitions and permits. The Plan Review and Inspection Department handles
building permits.
The following are the primary divisions with the GMD- Development Services section:
• Operations and Regulatory Management Division;
• Development Review Division;
• Building Division;
• Zoning Division; and
• Code Enforcement Division.
8. Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)
The Environmental Advisory CouncilEAC acts in an advisory capacity to the BCC pursuant to Code of Laws and
Ordinances section 2-1191. The Collier County Planning Commission sitsacts as the Environmental Advisory
CouncilEAC. Pursuant to Ord. 2013-51, the EAC reviews matters dealing with regulation, control, management,
use, or exploitation of natural resources within the County. It also reviews specific zoning and development
petitions and their impact on the County’s natural resources.
9. Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC)
The DSAC is a fifteen 15- member committee that was created in 1993 pursuant to Code of Laws and Ordinances
section 2-1031. This committee represents the various aspects of the development industry and may include
architects, general contractors, residential or building contractors, environmentalists, land use planners, land
developers, landscape architects, professional engineers, utility contractors, plumbing contractors, electrical
contractors, structural engineers, and attorneys. The purpose of this committee is to provide reports and
recommendations to the BCC to assist in the enhancement of operational efficiency and budgetary accountability
within the Growth Management Department and to serve as a primary communication link between the Growth
Management Department, the development industry, and the citizens of Collier County. Terms are 4 years.
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10. Historical Archaeological Preservation Board (HAPB)
The Historical Archaeological Preservation Board (Preservation BoardHAPB) is an advisory board to the BCC
pursuant to Code of Laws section 2-2000. The Preservation Board designates, regulates, and administers historical
and archaeological resources in the County under the direct jurisdiction and control of the BCC.
D. Common Procedural Steps and Information
This section describes common information that applies to most of the review procedures identified in the
Administrative Code.
1. Fees and Submittal Requirements
The County charges fees for applications filed under the LDC. The BCC establishes the fees by resolution. The fee
schedule is available for download on the County’s website: http://www.colliergov.net/Index.aspx?page=128
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-government/divisions-s-z/zoning-division/zoning-services-section. The
County will not accept an application until all of the required fees are paid.
2. GMD Public Portal
The GMD accepts application packages electronically through the E-Permitting program for most Building and Land
Use Permit types. Applicants utilizing the E-Permitting program submit their documents through the GMD Public
Portal, where they are guided through the process of uploading their application package. Important information
regarding the use of the E-Permitting program and the GMD Public Portal can be found on the County’s website:
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-government/divisions-a-e/building-review/e-permitting.
3. Initiation of the Application
Most applications are initiated by filing a County application form, along with all of the required information, with
the Business Center within the Growth Management Department. Each section of the Administrative Code lists the
corresponding application by name under “Initiation.”
Most applications can be initiated electronically by uploading the application, along with all the required
information, to the GMD Public Portal, or applications can be initiated in person with the Client Services section of
the Operations and Regulatory Management Division. Each section of the Administrative Code lists the
corresponding application by name under “Initiation”.
34. Pre-aApplication mMeeting
Applicability
Where specified within the Administrative Code, applicants must attend a pre-application meeting with the
assigned planner, and review staffPlanning & Zoning Division before filing an application.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for the applicant, and the assigned planner, and review
staffPlanning & Zoning Division to informally review a proposed development and determine the most efficient
method of review before substantial commitments of time and mon ey are made in the preparation and
submission of the application.
The name of the planner assigned to the project shall be identified on the application once it is filed. The project
planner is the main contact and their name should be referenced in any correspondence with the County
regarding the petition. The project planner can be reached by calling the Business Center Front Desk, at 239-252-
2400.
The pre-application meetings are held at Planning & Zoning Division offices are located within the Growth
Management Building at the following location:
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Growth Management
Department
Planning & Zoning
Division
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: (239) 252-2400
Initiation of the pre-application meeting
Applicants may request a pre-application meeting online by calling the Planning & Zoning Division, or in person at
the Business Center, which is located within the Growth Management Department Building. A pre-application fee
is required at the time of the meeting. Applicants must complete a Pre-Application Request Form, or fill out the
form on-line at http://apps2.colliergov.net/portal. The Planning & Zoning Division will contact the applicant within
2 working days to schedule a pre-application meeting. Pre-application meetings are held in the Growth
Management Building in order to allow all appropriate County review staff to attend. Applicants may bring an
agent(s) or another person they wish to have present at the meeting.
Applicants must request a pre-application meeting online through the GMD Public Portal. Applicants can access a
step-by-step guide for submitting a pre-application meeting request at: https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-
government/divisions-a-e/building-review/e-permitting. While requesting a pre-application meeting on the GMD
Public Portal, it is recommended that applicants upload supporting documents such as: An Addressing Checklist,
Conceptual Site Plans, Conceptual Master Plans, aerials, ordinances, etc. Once the pre-application meeting
request has been received, the Client Services section of the Operations and Regulatory Management Division will
contact the applicant within two working days, via email, to coordinate the date and time of the pre-application
meeting.
Applicants may bring agents and representatives to the meeting. A pre-application fee is required prior to, or at
the time of the meeting. Unless further specified in the Administrative Code, or uploaded on the GMD Public
Portal, the applicant should bring a conceptual plan of the project, aerial photographs of the property, and
preliminary environmental data, depending on the type of application.
At the pre-application meeting County Staff will review the proposed request, discuss the contents of the
application packet, indicate which submittal items are required, and the number of plans required for submittal.
The submittal requirements vary by application type, so applicants are encouraged to hold off on completingwait
to complete the application packet until after the pre-application meeting. At the pre-application meeting, County
GMD
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Staff members will provide the applicant Pre-Application Meeting Notes, which outline the requirements discussed
at the meeting.
Issues to discuss
The Planning & Zoning Divisionassigned planner, review staff, and the applicant may discuss the following issues at
the pre-application meeting:
1. The general nature of the proposed development.
2. Changes to the proposed development which need to conform to the LDC, the Growth Management
Plan, or other County policies.
3. The review procedures that will apply, including the public hearing process, if applicable, the
approximate length of the development review, and the approval process.
4. Federal, State, and local agencies that may review, comment, or require permits for the proposed
development.
5. The type of information needed throughout the procedure, including surveys, plans, drawings,
reports, the application form, and other supporting documentation.
6. The number of copies of the application and supporting information that the applicant must provide.
At the pre-application meeting, the applicant and staff may discuss other issues as needed. At Following the pre-
application meeting, the Planning & Zoning Divisionassigned planner will provide the applicant a checklist of
submittal requirements discussed at the meeting. The applicant and the Planning & Zoning Division staff may
discuss other issues as needed.
Required Documentation
Unless further specified in the Administrative Code, the applicant should bring a conceptual plan of the project,
aerial photographs of the property, and preliminary environmental data, depending on the type of application.
45. Completeness and Processing Letter
Prior to the submittalacceptence of the application, the Client Services section of the Operations and Regulatory
Management DivisionBusiness Center will determine if the application is complete and that the materials
identified on the Pre-Application Meeting cChecklist and notes are included with the application. If the application
is incomplete, the applicant must obtain all of the requirements prior to the submitt al of the application. The
Client Services section of the Operations and Regulatory Management DivisionBusiness Center will not accept or
process an incomplete package.
Once the application has been accepted by the County and the required fees have been paid, the application has
begun processing and the applicant will receive a Pprocessing Letternotification, by email. This letter notification
identifies the petition number, (i.e. PL201200000) and the assigned planner/project manager. The petition number
should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the application. The letter is generally received within 10
days of submittal.
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56. Staff Review
Once the application has been processed, County Staff will review the application to determine whether the
application is sufficient or insufficient in one or more areas. This is considered the “first set of review comments”
by County Staff. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the application complies with the standards for
approval and/or the findings of fact pursuant to the LDC. This review is also designed to prevent the application
from unnecessary delays in the process. If the application is insufficient, or does not meet code requirements, the
Planning & Zoning Division applicable division will notify the applicant of the deficiencies through the review
comment process.
For administrative applications, County Staff, acting on the beha lf of the County Manager may approve or deny the
application based on the criteria provided in the LDC. While the Planning & Zoning DivisionGMD is the agency that
is primarily involved in administering and enforcing the Growth Management Plan and the LDC, other State or
regional agencies may be responsible for certain types of applications.
67. Advisory Board or Agency Review
If the petition requires review by the EAC, Planning Commission, BCC, BZA, the Hearing Examiner, or other County
advisory County board or agency, County Staff prepares a specialized report for each Board. For example, a Staff
Report for the Planning Commission contains information identified in the application, whether the project is
consistent with the Growth Management Plan, an analysis of the request, legal considerations, recommendations
by the County, and any recommendations of another reviewing body.
If the application is to be reviewed by the BCC, Staff prepares an Executive Summary which is a condensed version
of the Staff Report and includes recommendations of the EAC, if applicable, and the Planning Commission.
78. Open and Closed Applications
An application is considered "open" when the Pprocessing Letternotification has been provided to the applicant
and/or agent. The Planning & Zoning Division assigns an open application and petition processing number.
An application is considered "closed" when the petitioner withdraws the application through written notice or
ceases to supply necessary information to continue processing, or otherwise actively pursue the application for a
period of 6 months, unless the particular process assigns a different time period. A closed application will not
receive further processing and is considered withdrawn. The Planning & Zoning Divisionapplicable division will
notify the applicant of closure in writing. However, the failure of the Planning & Zoning Divisionapplicable division
to notify the applicant does not eliminate the "closed" status of an application.
The applicant can reopen a closed application by submitting a new application and repaying the application fees.
Further review of the request is subject to the then current LDC.
Please note: the GMD Public Portal displays various application statuses indicating the stage in which the
application is available for uploads, closed for uploads, submitted, etc. Additional information can be found on the
County’s website: https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-government/divisions-a-e/building-review/e-permitting.
89. Pre-Construction ConferenceMeeting
The Ppre-construction conferencemeeting applies to all development projects that include infrastructure
improvements, including but not limited to: site development plans (SDP), site development plan amendments
(SDPA), site improvement plans (SIP), plans and plats (PPL), plans and plat amendments (PPLA), and construction
plans (CNSTR).
Following approval of the plans, the applicant shall pay the inspection fees and the Engineer of Record shall
submit to the Business Center an affidavit that the plans and documents approved by Collier County are consistent
with those approved by all State and Federal agencies. The Engineering Services Department shall contact the
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applicant to schedule a pre-construction conference. The applicant shall bring all approved County plans and
permits and copies of all State and Federal permits for the project to the meeting. At the meeting, the applicant
and the Engineering Services Department will coordinate construction activities and will discuss the timeline for
the inspection of the improvements. The applicant, the applicant’s contractors, and representatives from all
affected utilities are encouraged to attend the meeting.
Following approval of the plans, the Engineer of Record (EOR) shall submit the Affidavit of Compliance to the Client
Services section of the Operations and Regulatory Management Division or through the GMD Public Portal. The
Engineer’s Affidavit of Compliance shall attest that the plans and documents approved by Collier County are
consistent with those approved by all State and Federal agencies, and all required permits have been issued. The
EOR shall request to schedule a pre-construction meeting with Development Review Division. Before the Pre-
Construction submittal can be reviewed and scheduled, the applicant shall upload copies of all required permits
for the project to the GMD Public Portal, and all inspection fees shall be paid prior to the meeting. The purpose of
the meeting is for the applicant and the Development Review Division staff t o discuss the inspection of the
improvements, project schedule, notification requirements, and project completi on and acceptance procedures. It
is encouraged that the following parties attend the meeting: the applicant; EOR and EOR’s field representative;
owner and/or developer; general, site, and utilities contractors; and representatives from affected utilities.
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Chapter 2. Legislative Procedures
The petitions identified in this Chapter require a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners.
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A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Reference F.S. § 163.3177 – 163.3187, 125.66 and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 E and the
Collier County Growth Management Plan (GMP).
Note: The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) website contains
procedures, forms, and technical assistance regarding State of Florida review and
requirements. For State related Comprehensive Plan Amendment information refer to:
http://www.floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-
development/programs/comprehensive-planning.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request to amend the GMP whether initiated by the County
or a private landowner.
A comprehensive plan amendment does not authorize development.
There are several categories of plan amendments, including but not limited to:
• a. Small-Scale Amendment: A plan amendment that involves 10 acres or
less and other criteria set out in F.S. § 163.3187(1).
o i. Generally, small-scale amendments are for maps and may
include text changes.
o ii. Small-scale amendments that involve 10 acres or less may be
site-specific amendments.
• b. Regular Large-Scale Amendment: A plan amendment that changes the
goals, objectives and policies; a map change; or any other material in the
plan, and falls within one of the categories described in F.S. § 163.3184(2)
and 163.3184(3).
o i. Regular Large-scale amendments may be site-specific
amendments.
• c. DRI Companion Amendment: A plan amendment that is directly related
to a DRI. This is processed concurrent with the DRI application. See
Chapter 3 D.3 of the Administrative Code for more information.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for a Request to Amend the Collier County Growth
Management Plan” with the Comprehensive Planning Section of the Planning and Zoning
Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application shall include the draft amendment text and/or map amendment and all
data and supporting materials that justify the amendment.
Note: Refer to F.S. § 163.3163 et. seq. for State requirements.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Comprehensive Planning Department will review the application for completeness.
After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant
that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for
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the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice –
Small-Scale
Amendment for
Map and/or Text
Changes
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written notice shall
be given to property owners in the notification area at least 15 days prior to the
NIM meeting.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Planning Commission hearing.
3. Newspaper Advertisement: The legal advertisements shall be published at least 15
days before the Planning Commission and BCC public hearings dates. The
advertisements shall include at a minimum:
• a. Clear explanation of the proposed ordinance or resolution as it affects
the subject property;
• b. Date, time, and location of one or more public hearings;
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location; and
• d. The required advertisements must be at least 2 columns wide by 10
inches long, in a standard size or a tabloid size newspaper, and the headline
in the advertisements must be in a type no smaller than 18 point. The
advertisement shall not be placed in a portion of the newspaper where
legal notices and classified advertisements appear. The advertisements
shall be placed in a newspaper of general paid circulation.
4. Sign: Posted at least 15 days prior to the advertised Planning Commission hearing.
See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
Notice –
Large-Scale
Amendment for
Site-Specific
Amendment
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days before the first advertised
Planning Commission hearing. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written
notice shall be given to property owners in the notification area at least 15 days
prior to the NIM meeting. The NIM is only for site-specific amendments.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Planning Commission hearing.
3. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisements shall be published at least
15 days before the Planning Commission and BCC transmittal and adoption public
hearings. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Clear explanation of the proposed ordinance or resolution as it affects
the subject property;
• b. Date, time, and location of one or more public hearings;
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• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location, if site-specific; and
• d. The required advertisements must be at least 2 columns wide by 10
inches long, in a standard size or a tabloid size newspaper, and the headline
in the advertisement must be in a type no smaller than 18 point. The
advertisement shall not be placed in a portion of the newspaper where
legal notices and classified advertisements appear. The advertisements
shall be placed in a newspaper of general paid circulation.
4. Mailed Notice: The County shall send written notice by mail to each real property
owner within the area covered by the proposed plan amendment at least 15 days
before the advertised BCC public hearing date.
5. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days prior to the advertised public
hearings. Two distinct signs shall be posted for the transmittal hearings and the
adoption hearings. The first sign shall be posted before the first Planning
Commission hearing on the GMP transmittal to DEO. A second sign shall be posted
before the Planning Commission hearing on the GMP adoption. See Chapter 8 of
the Administrative Code for sign template.
Notice –
Regular Large-
Scale Amendment
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisements shall be published at least
15 days before the Planning Commission and BCC transmittal and adoption public
hearings. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Clear explanation of the proposed ordinance or resolution as it affects
the subject property;
• b. Date, time, and location of one or more public hearings;
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location, if site specific; and
• d. The required advertisements must be at least 2 columns wide by 10
inches long, in a standard size or a tabloid size newspaper, and the headline
in the advertisement must be in a type no smaller than 18 point. The
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advertisement shall not be placed in a portion of the newspaper where
legal notices and classified advertisements appear. The advertisements shall
be placed in a newspaper of general paid circulation.
Public Hearings for
Small-Scale
Amendment
1. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
3. The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Public Hearing for
Regular Large-
Scale Amendment
Regular Large-Scale Amendments require two sets of public hearings, transmittal
hearings and adoption hearings.
1. Transmittal Public Hearings:
• a. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
• b. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public
hearing.
• c. The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised transmittal public hearing.
2. Adoption Public Hearings:
• a. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
• b. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public
hearing.
• c. The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised adoption public hearing.
Decision maker The BCC, following recommendations from both the EAC, if required, and the Planning
Commission.
Review Process 1. Transmittal of Amendment to DEO:
• a. The Comprehensive Planning Section will review the application,
identify whether additional materials are needed, prepare a Staff Report,
and schedule a hearing date before the EAC, if required, and the Planning
Commission to present the petition for review.
• b. Following the recommendation by the Planning Commission, the
Comprehensive Planning Section will prepare an Executive Summary and
schedule a hearing date before the BCC to present the petition for review.
• c. Small-Scale Amendments are not subject to a review by DEO and may
be adopted by the BCC at the first advertised public hearing. A Regular
Large-scale Amendment is reviewed by the BCC at a transmittal hearing and
if approved, the amendment is sent to DEO and other review agencies for
review in accordance with F.S. § 163.3184(3) and (4).
2. Adoption of Amendment:
• a. Following review by DEO and other review agencies, the
Comprehensive Planning Section will prepare a Staff Report, and schedule a
hearing date before the EAC, if required, and the Plan ning Commission to
present the amendment and comments from DEO and other review
agencies for review. Following the recommendation by the EAC, if required,
and the Planning Commission, the Comprehensive Planning Section will
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prepare an Executive Summary and schedule an adoption hearing before
the BCC. If the amendment is adopted, the amendment is sent to DEO and
the review agencies in accordance with F.S. § 163.3184(3) and (4).
Criteria The plan amendment must be consistent with the applicable portions of the Collier
County Growth Management Plan, F.S. § 163.3164, et seq., the State Comprehensive
Plan, and the Southwest Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan published by the
Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.
Effective Date See F.S. § 163.3184(3) and (4).
See F.S. § 163.3191 if the plan amendment is an update that results from an
evaluation and appraisal report.
Appeals Affected persons may file an administrative challenge as described in F.S. § 163.3184(5).
Small-scale amendments may be administratively challenged pursuant to F.S. §
163.3187(5) (a).
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B. Privately Initiated Land Development Code Amendments
Reference LDC section 10.02.09, LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 A and K, F.S. § 163.3202,
and F.S. § 125.66.
See LDC section 10.03.06 for County Initiated LDC Amendments.
Applicability Privately initiated amendments that supplement, change, or repeal the LDC.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Amendment to the Land Development Code” with
the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following information:
1. Applicant Contact Information.
2. Pre-application meeting notes.
3. LDC amendment request document, including the following.
• a. The applicant’s name;
• b. The name of the author of the LDC text amendment;
• c. All LDC sections to be modified by the amendment;
• d. A written statement briefly describing the change requested;
• e. A written statement describing the justification for the amendment
and any other relevant information about the change requested;
• f. A written statement describing any potential fiscal or operational
impacts associated with the amendment;
• g. A written statement addressing the amendment’s consistency with the
Growth Management Plan;
• h. Changes to the LDC shall be identified in a strikethrough/underline
format. Strikethrough language represents removal and underlined
language represents new language; and
• i. All cross references to the section in the LDC shall be checked and
amended if necessary.
4. Electronic copies of all documents.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Growth Management Department will review the application for completeness.
After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant
that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for
the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition.
This petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding
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the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and
processing steps of the application.
Notice
Requirements
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation.
The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. The title of the proposed ordinance or resolution;
• b. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• c. Places(s) within the county where the proposed ordinance may be
inspected by the public; and
• d. LDC amendments that change the zoning map designation of 10 acres
or more of land or change the permitted, conditional, or prohibited uses
within a zoning category shall include a 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project
location.
Public Hearings For LDC amendments that change the zoning map designation of less than 10 acres of
land or do not change the list of permitted, conditional, or prohibited uses within a
zoning district:
1. The EAC shall hold at least one advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least one advertised public hearing.
3. The BCC shall hold at least one advertised public hearing.
For LDC amendments that change the zoning map designation of 10 acres or more of
land, or change the list of permitted, conditional, or prohibited uses within a zoning
district:
1. The EAC shall hold at least one advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least one advertised public hearing.
• The Planning Commission may elect by a majority decision to hear the
ordinance or resolution at two advertised public hearings. If there is only
one advertised public hearing, the hearing shall be held after 5:00 p.m. on a
weekday, and if there are two advertised hearings, then at least one of t he
advertised public hearings shall be held after 5:00 p.m. on a weekday.
3. The BCC shall hold at least two advertised public hearings.
• At least one advertised public hearing shall be held after 5:00 p.m. on a
weekday, unless the BCC by a majority vote plus one vote elects to conduct
that hearing at another time of day.
Decision maker The BCC, following the recommendations from both the EAC, if required, and the
Planning Commission.
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Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether
additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare a Staff Report and provide a
recommendation to the following advisory boards and the BCC:
• a. The DSAC reviews the amendment application in a public meeting and
makes a recommendation to the BCC.
• b. The EAC reviews the amendment application if the proposed change
includes an environmental component in accordance with Collier County
Code of Laws section 2-1193. The EAC makes a recommendation to the
BCC.
• c. The Planning Commission reviews the application for consistency with
the GMP and makes a recommendation to the BCC.
The BCC shall review the application and the recommendations by the advisory boards.
The BCC may approve, approve with revisions, or deny the proposed ordinance or
resolution.
Effective Date Per F.S. § 125.66, the ordinance must be filed with the Florida Department of State,
Tallahassee, FL within 10 days of signing by the Chairman of the Board. The effective
date is the date it is filed with the State, unless a date is specified in the ordinance.
Updated Resolution 2018-072
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Chapter 3. Quasi-Judicial Procedures with a Public Hearing
Quasi-judicial Lland use petitions require a public hearing where the applicant and affected property owners are
allowed to speak and provide testimony about the a pplication. The County’s decision-making agency is similar to a
judge presiding over a trial, and its decision is based on the record. Quasi-judicial hearings are pursuant to law and
provide for the following:
1. The record may include the application materials, County Staff’s recommendation, and may also include
written reports, and the fact–based testimony of any witnesses (expert or otherwise) that speak at the public
hearing. The applicant or the agent has the burden of providing a written record.
2. The applicant has an opportunity to be heard in person and through counsel, to present evidence of its case,
and to rebut the case presented by opposing parties.
3. Cross–examination of adverse witnesses is allowed. The chairman or presiding officer of the decision-making
agency may reasonably control the amount of time and type of questions asked during cross -examination.
4. Exparte communications must be disclosed by members of the advisory boards or decision-making agency
pursuant to law.
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A. Appeal of an Official Interpretation of the Land Development Code
Reference LDC subsection 1.06.01 D, LDC section 8.10.00, LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06
Q, and Code of Laws and Ordinances section 250-58.
Applicability This process allows an applicant to appeal an Official Interpretation to the Hearing
Examiner.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Appeal Application for Official Interpretation” with the
Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Interpretation number.
3. A narrative describing the request, the legal basis for the appeal, the relief
sought, including any pertinent information, exhibits, and other backup
information in support of the appeal.
4. Electronic copies of all documents.
5. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive an electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the appeal. The
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.
See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing st eps
of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code
for additional notice information.
1. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least
15 days before the advertised Hearing Examinerpublic hearing in a newspaper of
general circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing; and
• b. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location, if site specific.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See
Chapter 9 for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
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Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the appeal and identify whether additional
materials are needed. Staff will prepare a Staff Report to present to the Office of the
Hearing Examiner for a decision.
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B. Boat Dock – Including Boathouse Establishment, Dock Facility
Extension, and Boat Lift Canopy
Reference LDC sections 5.03.06, 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 H.
Applicability There are four types of permits for a boat dock facility and related structures:
1. Dock Facility Extension
2. Dock Facility with a Boathouse
3. Boat Lift Canopy
4. Boat Lift Canopy Deviations.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files one of the following applications with the Planning & Zoning Division:
1. “Dock Facility Extension or Boathouse Establishment Petition Application and
Submittal Instructions,” or
2. “Boat Lift Canopy Application” for a Boat Lift Canopy or a Boat Lift Canopy
Deviation, or
3. Non-residential dock facility requests must submit the “Dock Facility Extension
or Boathouse Establishment Petition Application and Submittal Instructions” and comply
with LDC section 5.03.06, as part of the Site Development Plan application.
Application
Contents for Boat
Dock
Establishment
and/or a Dock
Facility Extension
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• Property identification number;
• Section, township, and range;
• Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
• Address of subject site.
3. Zoning information, including:
• Current zoning and land use of subject property; and
• Adjacent zoning and land use.
4. Site information, including:
• Waterway width and where the measurement came from;
• Total property water frontage;
• Measurement of provided and required setbacks;
• Total protrusion of proposed facility into water;
• Number and length of vessels to use facility; and
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• Additional dock facilities in close proximity of subject property and the total
protrusion of each into the waterway.
5. Narrative description of the project.
6. Signed and sealed survey depicting mean high water (MHW) and mean low
water (MLW), and relevant water depths (no less than 5 foot increments).
7. Pursuant to LDC subsection 5.03.06 I, a submerged resources survey, as
applicable.
8. A chart, drawn to scale, of the waterway at the site, depicting the waterway
width, the proximity of the proposed facility to any adjacent navigable channel, the
proximity of the proposed facility to docks, if any, on the adjacent lots, and the
unobstructed waterway between the proposed facility and the opposite bank or any
dock facility on the opposite bank.
9. Site Plan illustrating the following:
• Lot dimensions;
• Required setbacks for the dock facility;
• Cross section showing relation to MHW/MLW and shoreline (bank, seawall,
or rip-rap revetment);
• Configuration, location, and dimensions of existing and proposed facility;
• Water depth where proposed dock facility is to be located;
• Distance of the navigable channel;
• Illustration of the contour of the property; and
• Illustration of dock facility from both an aerial and side view.
10. Narrative response to listed criteria/questions.
11. Signed and notarized affidavit by property owner or agent.
12. Addressing checklist.
13. Electronic copy of all documents.
14. Copies for the Hearing Examiner as identified on the Submittal Checklist.
Application
Contents for a
Boat Lift Canopy
or a Boat Lift
Canopy Deviation
The Boat Lift Canopy and the Boat Lift Canopy Deviation application must include the
following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• Property identification number;
• Section, township, and range;
• Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
• Address of subject site.
3. Current zoning and land use of subject property.
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4. Survey, signed and sealed showing any existing dock facility.
5. Scale drawing of the proposed canopy showing all dimensions.
6. Sample of the fabric for color review.
7. Addressing checklist.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.
Notice for Boat
Dock
Establishment
with a Boathouse,
Boat Dock
Extensions, and
Boat Lift Canopy
Deviations
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the
notification area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing. The
County will mail the letters at the applicant’s expense. The advertisement shall include
at a minimum:
• Date, time, and location of the Hearing Examiner hearing;
• Petition number;
• Extension and total protrusion of the facility; and
• Date by which written comments must be filed with the Planning & Zoning
Division.
2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least
15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation for the following petitions: Boat Dock Establishment with a Boathouse, Boat
Dock Extension, or Boat Lift Canopy Deviation. The advertisement shall include at a
minimum:
• Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• Petition number;
• Address of the facility;
• Extension and total protrusion of the facility;
• 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location; and
• Date by which written comments must be filed with the Planning & Zoning
Division.
3. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing
Examiner hearing date.
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Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing for the
following. See Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing
Examiner procedures.
• Dock Facility with a Boathouse;
• Dock Facility Extension; and
• Boat Lift Canopy Deviation.
2. No hearing is required for a Boat Lift Canopy application.
3. For non-residential dock facilities, compliance is determined as part of the site
development plan application. A public hearing is not required.
Decision Maker 1. The Hearing Examiner may approve:
• Dock Facility with a Boathouse
• Dock Facility Extensions
• Boat Lift Canopy Deviations
2. The County Manager or designee may approve:
• Boat Lift Canopies
• Non-residential Boat Dock Facilities
Review Process 1. The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application, identify whether
additional materials are needed and prepare a Staff Report to present to the Office of
the Hearing Examiner for a decision for the following petitions:
• Dock Facility with a Boathouse;
• Dock Facility Extensions; and
• Boat Lift Canopy Deviations.
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2. The Planning & Zoning will review the application, identify whether additional
materials are needed, and prepare a letter of determinations utilizing the criteria
identified in LDC section 5.03.06 for the following:
• Boat Lift Canopy; and
• Non-residential Dock Facility, as part of the site development plan
application.
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B. Boat Dock
B.1. Boathouse Establishment
Reference LDC sections 5.03.06, 5.03.06 F, 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice section 10.03.06 H.
Applicability A boathouse establishment petition is required for proposed boathouses and includes
any roofed structure built on a dock.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Dock Facility Extension or Boathouse Establishment Petition” with
the Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
a. Property identification number;
b. Section, township, and range;
c. Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
d. Address of subject site.
3. Zoning information, including:
a. Current zoning and land use of subject property; and
b. Adjacent zoning and land use.
4. Site information, including:
a. Waterway width and where the measurement came from;
b. Total property water frontage;
c. Measurement of provided and required setbacks;
d. Total protrusion of proposed facility into water;
e. Number and length of vessels to use facility; and
d. Additional dock facilities in close proximity of subject property and the total
protrusion of each into the waterway.
5. Narrative description of the project.
6. Signed and sealed survey depicting mean high water (MHW) and mean low water
(MLW), and relevant water depths (no less than 5 foot increments).
7. Pursuant to LDC section 5.03.06 I, a submerged resources survey, as applicable.
8. A chart, drawn to scale, of the waterway at the site, depicting the waterway width,
the proximity of the proposed facility to any adjacent navigable channel, the
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proximity of the proposed facility to docks, if any, on the adjacent lots, and the
unobstructed waterway between the proposed facility and the opposite bank or any
dock facility on the opposite bank.
9. Site Plan illustrating the following:
a. Lot dimensions;
b. Required setbacks for the dock facility;
c. Cross section showing relation to MHW/MLW and shoreline (bank, seawall,
or rip-rap revetment);
d. Configuration, location, and dimensions of existing and proposed facility;
e. Water depth where proposed dock facility is to be located;
f. Distance of the navigable channel;
g. Illustration of the contour of the property; and
h. Illustration of dock facility from both an aerial and side view.
10. Narrative response to listed criteria/questions noted in LDC section 5.03.06 F.
11. Signed and notarized affidavit by property owner or agent.
12. Addressing checklist.
13. Property Ownership Disclosure form.
14. Electronic copy of all documents.
15. Copies for the Hearing Examiner as identified on the application’s Submittal
Checklist.
16. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of
the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing. The County
will mail the letters at the applicant’s expense. The advertisement shall include at a
minimum:
a. Date, time, and location of the Hearing Examiner hearing;
b. Petition number;
c. Extension and total protrusion of the facility; and
d. Date by which written comments must be filed with the Zoning Division.
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2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
b. Petition number;
c. Address of the facility;
d. Extension and total protrusion of the facility;
e. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location; and
f. Date by which written comments must be filed with the Zoning Division.
3. Sign: Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing date.
See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
Public Hearing The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See Chapter 9 of
the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision Maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Zoning Division will review the application, identify whether additional materials are
needed and prepare a Staff Report to present to the Office of the Hearing Examiner for a
decision.
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B.2. Dock Facility Extension
Reference LDC sections 5.03.06, 5.03.06 H, 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice section 10.03.06 H.
Applicability A dock facility extension petition is required for additional protrusion of a dock facility
into any waterway beyond the limits established in LDC section 5.03.06 E.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Dock Facility Extension or Boathouse Establishment Petition” with
the Zoning Division.
Non-residential dock facility requests must submit the “Dock Facility Extension or
Boathouse Establishment Petition Application and Submittal Instructions” and comply
with LDC section 5.03.06, as part of the Site Development Plan application.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
a. Property identification number;
b. Section, township, and range;
c. Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
d. Address of subject site.
3. Zoning information, including:
a. Current zoning and land use of subject property; and
b. Adjacent zoning and land use.
4. Site information, including:
a. Waterway width and where the measurement came from;
b. Total property water frontage;
c. Measurement of provided and required setbacks;
d. Total protrusion of proposed facility into water;
e. Number and length of vessels to use facility; and
d. Additional dock facilities in close proximity of subject property and the total
protrusion of each into the waterway.
5. Narrative description of the project.
6. Signed and sealed survey depicting mean high water (MHW) and mean low water
(MLW), and relevant water depths (no less than 5 foot increments).
7. Pursuant to LDC section 5.03.06 I, a submerged resources survey, as applicable.
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8. A chart, drawn to scale, of the waterway at the site, depicting the waterway width,
the proximity of the proposed facility to any adjacent navigable channel, the
proximity of the proposed facility to docks, if any, on the adjacent lots, and the
unobstructed waterway between the proposed facility and the opposite bank or any
dock facility on the opposite bank.
9. Site Plan illustrating the following:
a. Lot dimensions;
b. Required setbacks for the dock facility;
c. Cross section showing relation to MHW/MLW and shoreline (bank, seawall,
or rip-rap revetment);
d. Configuration, location, and dimensions of existing and proposed facility;
e. Water depth where proposed dock facility is to be located;
f. Distance of the navigable channel;
g. Illustration of the contour of the property; and
h. Illustration of dock facility from both an aerial and side view.
10. Narrative response to listed criteria/questions noted in LDC section 5.03.06 H.
11. Signed and notarized affidavit by property owner or agent.
12. Addressing checklist.
13. Property Ownership Disclosure form.
14. Electronic copy of all documents.
15. Copies for the Hearing Examiner as identified on the application’s Submittal
Checklist.
16. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of
the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing. The County
will mail the letters at the applicant’s expense. The advertisement shall include at a
minimum:
a. Date, time, and location of the Hearing Examiner hearing;
b. Petition number;
c. Extension and total protrusion of the facility; and
d. Date by which written comments must be filed with the Zoning Division.
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2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
b. Petition number;
c. Address of the facility;
d. Extension and total protrusion of the facility;
e. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location; and
f. Date by which written comments must be filed with the Zoning Division.
3. Sign: Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing date.
See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
Public Hearing The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See Chapter 9 of
the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision Maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Zoning Division will review the application, identify whether additional material s are
needed and prepare a Staff Report to present to the Office of the Hearing Examiner for a
decision.
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B.3. Boat Lift Canopy with Deviations
Reference LDC sections 5.03.06, 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice section 10.03.06 H.
Applicability A boat lift canopy with deviations petition is required for a proposed boat lift canopy that
does not meet the standards of LDC section 5.03.06 G.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Boat Lift Canopy Application” with the Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
a. Property identification number;
b. Section, township, and range;
c. Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
d. Address of subject site.
3. Current zoning and land use of subject property.
4. Survey, signed and sealed, showing any existing dock facility.
5. Scale drawing of the proposed canopy showing all dimensions.
6. Sample of the fabric for color review.
7. Property Ownership Disclosure form.
8. Addressing checklist.
9. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of
the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing. The County
will mail the letters at the applicant’s expense. The advertisement shall include at a
minimum:
a. Date, time, and location of the Hearing Examiner hearing;
b. Petition number;
c. Extension and total protrusion of the facility; and
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d. Date by which written comments must be filed with the Zoning Division.
2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
b. Petition number;
c. Address of the facility;
d. Extension and total protrusion of the facility;
e. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location; and
f. Date by which written comments must be filed with the Zoning Division.
3. Sign: Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing date.
See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
Public Hearing The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See Chapter 9 of
the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision Maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Zoning Division will review the application, identify whether additional materials are
needed and prepare a Staff Report to present to the Office of the Hearing Examiner for a
decision.
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C. Conditional Uses (CU)
C.1. Conditional Use Permit
Reference LDC section 10.08.00, 8.10.00, LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 B or C, and F.S. §
163.3202
Applicability A conditional use permit is required if the proposed use or development is eligible as a
conditional use or a minor conditional use in the applicable zoning district.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application Ffor Public Hearing Ffor: Conditional Use” with the
Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The petition should include material necessary to demonstrate that the approval of the
conditional use will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the LDC, will be
consistent with the Growth Management Plan, will not be injurious to the neighborhood or
to adjoining properties, or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing Checklist.
3. A cover letter briefly explaining the proposed project.
4. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
5. The date the subject property was acquired or leased (including the term of the lease).
If the applicant has an option to buy, indicate the date of the option, the date the
option terminates, and anticipated closing date.
6. The name and mailing address of all registered Home Owners Associations and civic
associations whose members are impacted by the application.
7. Pre-application meeting notes.
8. A copy of the last recorded deed, contract for sale or agreement for sale, or a
notarized statement of ownership clearly.
9. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment information, if applicable.
10. A written petition that shows how the proposed use satisfies the findings outlined in
LDC section 10.08.00.
11. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description; or if the conditional use involves only part of a PUD,
only a legal description for the subject portion is required;
• b. Property identification number;
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• c. Section, township and range;
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• e. Address of subject site and general location; and
• f. Size of property in feet and acres.
12. If the property owner owns additional property contiguous to the subject property,
then the following information, regarding the contiguous property, must be included:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range; and
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description.
13. Zoning information, including:
• Adjacent zoning and land use.
14. Conditional Use request detail, identifying current zoning district, type of use an d
present use of property.
15. A description of previous land use applications on the subject property, including
whether a public hearing was held on the property or any abutting properties within
the year preceding the application, and the nature of tha t hearing.
16. Conceptual site development plans at an appropriate scale showing the proposed
placement of structures on the property, provisions for ingress and egress, off-street
parking and off-street loading areas, refuse and service areas, and required yards, and
other open spaces. The conceptual site development plan does not replace the site
development plan (SDP) required by Chapter 4 of the Administrative Code.
17. Completed Statement of Utility Provisions.
18. Plans showing proposed locations for utilities.
19. Plans for screening and buffering the use with reference as to type, dimensions, and
character.
20. Plans showing the proposed landscaping and provisions for trees protected by County
regulations.
21. Plans showing the proposed signs and lighting, including type, dimensions, and
character.
22. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
23. Environmental Data Requirements for PUD Zoning and Conditional Uses See
Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
24. Recent aerial photographs must be legible at the scale provided. The aerial shall
identify plant and/or wildlife habitats and their boundaries. The identification shall be
consistent with the Florida Department of Transportation Land Use Cover and Forms
Classification System. Developments shall identify, protect, conserve, and
appropriately use native vegetative communities and wildlife habitat.
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25. An Architectural Rendering of proposed structures, if applicable, See Chapter 4 A.
of the Administrative Code.
26. Traffic Impact Study See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
27. If the property is located within an area of historical or archaeological probability, as
identified at the pre-app meeting, a historical and archeological survey or waiver
application.
28. If the zoning district places additional requirements on the requested use, include
documentary evidence that those requirements are met.
29. Permits: All Federal, State, and local permits shall be submitted prior to construction
and before the pre-construction meeting. If approved by the County Manager or
designee, an applicant may submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-
construction meeting.
30. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
31. Electronic Copy of All Documents.
32. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice for Minor
Conditional Use
petitions
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days prior to the Hearing Examiner’s
receipt of the staff report and application materials in accordance with the applicable
sections of the Administrative Code. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written
notice shall be given to property owners in the notification area at least 15 days prior
to the NIM meeting.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing.
3. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a new spaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
4. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing
Examiner hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
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Notice for all other
Conditional Use
petitions
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days before the advertised public
hearing. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written notice shall be given to
property owners in the notification area at least 15 days prior to the NIM meeting.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised public hearing.
3. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The
advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location for the Planning Commission
advertisement.
4. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised public hearing
date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
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Public Hearing for
Minor Conditional
Use petitions
1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See
Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Minor Conditional Uses are defined in LDC section 8.10.00.
Public Hearing for
all other
Conditional Use
petitions
1. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
3. The BZA shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision maker for
Minor Conditional
Use petitions
The Hearing Examiner.
Decision maker for
all other
Conditional Use
petitions
The BZA, following a recommendation from both the EAC, if required, and the Planning
Commission.
Staff Review
Process
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application, identify whether additional
materials are needed, prepare an Executive Summary, and schedule a hearing date before
the appropriate body to present the petition for review.
Recording of
Developer
Commitments
Within 30 days of approval of the conditional use, the owner or developer at its expense
shall record in the Public Records of Collier County a Memorandum of Understanding of
Developer Commitments or Notice of Developer Commitments that contains the legal
description of the property that is the subject of the land use petition and contains each
and every commitment of the owner or developer specified in the conditional use. The
Memorandum or Notice shall be in form acceptable to the County and shall comply with
the recording requirements of Chapter 695, F.S. A recorded copy of the Memorandum or
Notice shall be provided to the assigned Principal Planner, Zoning Services
DepartmentDivision, within 15 days of recording of said Memorandum or Notice.
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C.2. Conditional Use Extension
Reference LDC section 10.08.00 and 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 D.
Applicability This establishes a process to extend the life of an approved conditional use permit.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application Ffor Public Hearing Conditional Use Extension”
with the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Disclosure of ownership informationProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
3. The date the subject property was acquired or leased (including the term of the
lease). If the applicant has an option to buy, indicate the date of the option,
the date the option terminates, and anticipated closing date.
4. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Plat book and page number;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• f. Address of subject site and general location; and
• g. Size of property in feet and acres.
5. Zoning information, including:
• a. Zoning of adjacent properties when original Conditional Use was
approved;
• b. Land use of adjacent properties when original Conditional Use
was approved;
• c. Current zoning of adjacent properties; and
• d. Current land use of adjacent properties.
6. Two copies of a signed and sealed boundary survey (completed within the last 6
months, maximum 1 in. = 400 ft. scale) if required to do so at the pre -
application meeting.
7. Conditional Use extension request detail, identifying current zoning district,
type of use and present use of property.
8. Copies of Warranty Deed(s) for the current property owners.
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9. A narrative statement describing the request for conditional use extension and
how it meets the criteria discussed in LDC section 10.08.00.
10. How the request remains consistent with the applicable sections of the LDC and
GMP, including the future land use element; any GMP amendments since the
approval of the conditional use; identify any development/redevelopment that
has occurred on adjacent parcels and what effect, if any, an extension would
have on those uses; and any additional relevant information.
11. A description of previous land use applications on the subject pro perty,
including whether a public hearing was held on the property or any abutting
properties within the year preceding the application, and the nature of that
hearing.
12. Cover letter briefly explaining the project.
13. Pre-application meeting notes.
14. A site plan (measuring no larger than 24 in. x 36 in.) and a conceptual site plan
measuring 8½ in. x 11 in.
15. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
16. Traffic Impact Study See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
17. Electronic copy of all documents.
18. Copies of the previously approved conditional use site plans, and one reduced
8½ in. x 11 in. copy of the site plan. The applicant shall provide additional
copies of the plan upon completion of Staff’s evaluation for distribution to the
Board, if requested by the staff planner.
19. The resolution that approved the conditional use.
20. A copy of the original application for the conditional use.
21. Addressing Checklist.
22. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the
applicant that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be
a receipt for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to
the petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information
regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice for Minor
Conditional Use
Extension
petitions and all
other Conditional
Use Extension
petitions
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative
Code for additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the
notification area at least 15 days before the advertised public hearing.
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2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at
least 15 days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing; and
• b. Description of the proposed land uses.
3. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing
Examiner hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign
template.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
See Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner
procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application, identify whether
additional materials are needed and prepare a Staff Report to present to the Office
of the Hearing Examiner for a decision.
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C.3. Conditional Use Re-Review
Reference LDC section 10.08.00 and 8.10.00 and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 D.
Applicability If a Conditional Use is approved with stipulations, the Conditional Use is reviewed to
determine whether the applicant has met the conditions of approval or whether
additional stipulations are necessary. The Hearing Examiner will establish the time
period or dates when the conditional use is subject to review. This is a mandatory
procedure for any applicant holding a valid conditional use permit that has
stipulations.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Conditional Use Re-review” application with the Planning &
Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant Contact Information.
2. A letter describing the request.
3. All documents necessary to address the conditions or stipulations.
4. Pre-application meeting notes.
5. Addressing checklist.
6. Property Ownership Disclosure Form.
7. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the
applicant that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be
a receipt for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to
the petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information
regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice for Minor
Conditional Use
Re-Review
petitions and for
all other
Conditional Use
Re-Review
petitions
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative
Code for additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the
notification area at least 15 days before the advertised public hearing.
2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at
least 15 days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
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• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing; and
• b. Description of the proposed land uses.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See
Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner
procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application, identify whether
additional materials are needed and prepare a Staff Report to present to the Office
of the Hearing Examiner for a decision.
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D. Development of Regional Impact (DRI)
D.1. DRI Application – Establishment of a new DRI
Reference LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 I and F.S. § 380.06 and 380.0651
A DRI involves the review and input by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
and the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC). See swfrpc.org/dri.html.
Applicability This section applies to the establishment of a DRI.
See F.S. § 380.0651 and FAC 28-24 (DRI thresholds) for statewide guidelines and standards
to determine whether DRI review is required.
See Chapter 14 - Appendix A of the Administrative Code for a flow chart of State, Regional
and Local review process.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation If certain thresholds are met, DRI review is required. See F.S. § 380.06(2) and 380.0651 and
FAC 28-24.
The applicant files the County’s “Application Ffor Public Hearing Ffor DRI Application for
Development Approval (DRI),” and Aapplicants must submit an Application for Development
Approval (ADA) for a DRI simultaneous review with a growth management plan amendment
per 380.061(6), F.S.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating an
application.
The DRI applications are available from the DEO and are listed in FAC 73C-40.010 and its
website at www.floridajobs.org.
Application
Contents
The County’s application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
4. Completed ADA form with all attachments.
5. Draft DRI Development Order to address the proposed change.
6. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description of subject property and any contiguous property owned by
the applicant;
• b. If the application involves a change to more than one zoning district, include
a separate legal description for each district;
• c. Property identification number;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
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• f. Address of subject site and general location; and
• g. Size of property in feet and acres.
7. An explanation of whether the requested action is consistent with the Growth
Management Plan.
8. A statement of whether a public hearing was held on the property within the year
preceding the application and an explanation of that hearing.
9. A detailed narrative statement that explains the requested action and why this action is
proposed. Provide applicable supporting material, and a list of all previous actions on the
subject site, beginning with the original DRI/PUD approval and including all subsequent
amendments. Include the hearing number, hearing dates and a summary of the approved
action.
10. A description of any sale or development of the DRI.
11. Traffic Impact Study See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
12. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
13. An 8½ in. x 11 in graphic location map of the site.
14. Signed and sealed survey, no older than 6 months.
15. DRI Development Order Master Plan.
16. Copies of Notices sent to DEO and RPC.
17. Pre-application meeting notes.
18. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
19. Electronic copy of all documents.
20. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After submission
of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the applicant will
receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the petition is being
processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment and the tracking
number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition tracking number should
be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for
information regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice See F.S. § 380.06 and the Florida Administrative Code for notice procedures.
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information. See F.S. § 380.06(11) for additional notice requirements if the
DRI is proposed within the jurisdiction of more than one local government.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Planning Commission hearing.
2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The
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advertisement shall include at a minimum: See F.S. §.380.06 for State publication
requirements.
• Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• Description of the proposed land uses; and
• 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location
3. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing date.
Public Hearing 1. SWFRPC staff notifies Collier County that it may schedule a public hearing to consider a
Development Order. The County will set the public hearing at its next scheduled meeting.
The hearing is held within 90 days after the SWFRPC’s notice, unless the applicant
requests an extension. Both the Planning Commission and the BCC will conduct a public
hearing.
2. The Planning & Zoning Division will record the hearing proceedings by tape or a certified
court reporter and make the recordings available for transcription at the expense of any
interested party. See FS § 380.06(11)
Decision maker The BCC, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Review Process 1. RPC determines sufficiency. See F.S. § 380.06(10).
2. Report and recommendation by RPC, See F.S. § 380.06(12).
3. The County will review the application at the same time as the Growth Management Plan
amendment application, prepare an Executive Summary, and schedule a hearing date
before the Planning Commission and the BCC to present the petition for approval.
Timing Pursuant to F.S. § 380.06(15)(b)), the BCC must render a decision on the application within 30
days after the hearing unless an extension is requested by the developer, pursuant to F.S. §
380.06(15)(a).
Changes to
Approval
See F.S. § 380.06(19) for substantial deviations to a DRI.
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D.2. DRI Abandonment
Reference LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 I and F.S. § 380.06(26); FAC 73C-40.0251.
Applicability This establishes a process for the County, a property owner, or developer to
abandon a valid DRI.
This does not apply to an application to abandon a preliminary developmen t
agreement with the Florida DEO, which is governed by F.S. § 380.06(8)(a).11 and
FAC 73C-40.0185.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files the following applications:
1. “Application for Public Hearing, Abandonment of a Development of
Regional Impact” (DRIABN); See Chapter 1 D. for additional information
regarding the procedural steps for initiating an application.
2. “Application for Abandonment of a Development of Regional Impact,” with all
attachments (FORM DEO-BCP-ABANDONMENT DRI-1). This form is available
on the Florida DEO website.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
3. DRI Development Order name and number.
4. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description of subject property and any contiguous
property owned by the applicant;
• b. If the application involves a change to more than one zoning
district, include a separate legal description for each district;
• c. Property identification number;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• f. Address of subject site and general location; and
• g. Size of property in feet and acres.
5. A narrative and detailed explanation of the reason for seeking abandonment.
6. Completed State Abandonment form with all attachments.
7. Completed DEO Application for Abandonment of DRI and copies of the
submittal letters submitted to DEO and RPC.
8. An explanation of whether the abandonment is consistent with the Growth
Management Plan.
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9. A statement of whether a public hearing was held on the property within the
year preceding the application and an explanation of that hearing.
10. A description of any sale or development of the DRI.
11. An 8½ in. x 11 in. graphic location map of the site.
12. DRI Development Order Master Plan.
13. Pre-application meeting notes.
14. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application
15. Electronic copies of all documents.
16. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the
applicant that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be
a receipt for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned
to the petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information
regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice Notice is provided by the County to DEO and the RPC 45 days before the BCC
hearing, See FAC 73C-40.0251(1)(b).
Public Hearing 1. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
3. The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision maker The BCC, following recommendations from both the EAC, if required, and the
Planning Commission.
Review Process 1. The County will review the application, identify whether additional materials
are needed, prepare an Executive Summary, and schedule a hearing date
before the Planning Commission and the BCC to present the petition for
approval.
2. At the public hearing, the BCC will render a written decision to grant, grant
with conditions, or deny the request for abandonment within 30 days of the
public hearing, See FAC 73C-40.0251(2)(c)-(e).
Recording The County will issue a notice of the abandonment within 15 days after any appeal
is resolved or after the appeal period expires. See FAC 73C-40.0251(2)(e).
Appeal See F.S. § 380.07.
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D.3. DRI Amendment
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.13 E.1.j, LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 HI and F.S. §
380.06(19)
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E. Mixed Use Project (MUP) – Public Hearing for use of Bonus Density Pool
and/or other Deviations
Reference LDC sections 4.02.16 C.8, 10.02.15 and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 N.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for a mixed use project (MUP) within the Bayshore
Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area which seeks to utilize the Bonus Density Pool
and/or other deviations.
Eligible Applicants Property owners in the following zoning districts:
1. Bayshore Mixed Use District, Neighborhood Commercial (BMUD -NC) Subdistrict
2. Bayshore Mixed Use District, Waterfront (BMUD-W) Subdistrict
3. Gateway Triangle Mixed Use District Overlay, Mixed Use District (GTMUD-MXD)
Subdistrict
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Mixed Use Project Plan (MUP) with Deviations- Public Hearing,” with
the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
MUPs that require a public hearing shall follow the applicable submittal requirements of a
Conditional Use in Chapter 3 C. of the Administrative Code. In addition, pursuant to LDC
subsection 10.02.15 A.2., the applicant shall prepare a conceptual plan depicting mixed
use development and noting all deviations.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows: See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written notice shall be
given to property owners in the notification area at least 15 days prior to the NIM
meeting.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Planning Commission hearing.
3. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The
advertisement shall include at a minimum:
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• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location for the BZA advertisement.
4. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign
template.
Public Hearing 1. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
3. The BZA shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision maker The BZA, following recommendations from both the EAC, if required, and the Planning
Commission.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application, identify whether additional
materials are needed, prepare a Staff Report, and schedule a hearing date befo re the EAC,
if required, and Planning Commission to present the petition for review.
Following the recommendation by the Planning Commission, the Planning & Zoning
Division will prepare an Executive Summary and schedule a hearing date before the BZA to
present the petition for review.
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F. Parking Exemption – With a Public Hearing
Reference LDC subsection 4.05.02 K.3, LDC section 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection
10.03.06 G.
Applicability This procedure applies to relief from the various minimum parking requirements
established within the LDC and shall follow the circumstances identified in LDC
subsection 4.05.02 K.3.a.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required but may be requested.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application Ffor Public Hearing Ffor Parking Exemption” with
the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information of principal site and off-site parking, if applicable,
including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township, range, Plat book and page number;
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• e. Address and general location; and
• f. Size of property in feet and acres.
3. Zoning information, including:
• a. Zoning classification of any proposed off-site parking; and
• b. Zoning and type of land use of the property that the Parking
Exemption is proposed to serve.
4. The name and mailing address of all registered Home Owners Association’s that
could be affected by the application.
5. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
6. Project information, with the following included:
• a. Total number of parking spaces required for the project;
• b. Number of parking spaces proposed to be located off-site;
• c. Whether the proposed parking lot is separated from the
permitted use by a collector or arterial roadway, and the roadway
name; and
• d. Whether the permitted use is proposed to share required parking
with another permitted use.
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7. A narrative statement describing the request with specific reference to the
criteria noted in LDC subsection 4.05.02 K.3.b., and any backup materials or
documentation.
8. Pre-application meeting notes, if applicable.
9. Addressing checklist.
10. If required, a Boundary Survey (completed within the last 6 months, maximum 1
in. to 400 ft. scale) that is abstracted, signed, sealed and prepared by a Florida
registered land surveyor. The boundary survey must include the following:
• a. The location and dimensions of all property lines, existing streets
or roads, easements, rights-of-way, and areas dedicated to the public;
and
• b. An Attorney’s Opinion of Title or by a sworn statement from the
property owners stating that they have provided sufficient
information to the surveyor to allow the accurate depiction of the
information on the survey.
11. A conceptual site plan drawn to a maximum 1 in. to 400 ft. scale. The plan must
measure 24 in. x 36 in. along with a reduced 8½ in. x 11 in. copy. The site plan
shall show the following information:
• a. All existing and proposed structures and their dimensions;
• b. Provisions for existing and/or proposed ingress and egress
(including pedestrian ingress and egress to the site and the structure(s)
on site);
• c. All existing and/or proposed parking and loading areas (including a
matrix that indicates required and provided parking and loading,
including required parking for the disabled);
• d. Required yards, open space and preserve areas; and
• e. Proposed and/or existing landscaping and buffering as may be
required by the County.
12. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
13. A copy of the last recorded deed, contract for sale or agreement for sale, or a
notarized statement of ownership clearly
14. Map of property location.
15. 10-Year Lease Agreement, if required by the approval criteria.
16. Electronic copies of all documents.
17. Agent Letter review. Following the initial staff review comments and prior to
second submittal the following Agent Letter materials shall be submitted to the
assigned Planner for review and approval:
a. A list of the names and addresses of property owners to receive the
Agent Letter; and
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b. Draft of the Agent Letter.
18. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee,
the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant
that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt
for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the
petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding
the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative
Code for additional notice information.
1. Agent Letter: An Agent Letter shall be sent to property owners within 150 feet
of the subject property following the initial staff review comments and prior to
the second submittal. See Application Contents for review and approval of
letter materials. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days before the
advertised Hearing Examiner hearing. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed
written notice shall be given to property owners in the notification area at
least 15 days prior to the NIM meeting.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the
notification area at least 15 days before the advertised public hearing.within
150 feet of the subject site describing the extent and nature of the parking
exemption within 30 days of receipt of the letter indicating that the application
is determined to be complete.
3. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least
15 days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisemen t shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing; and
• b. Clear explanation of the parking relief sought.
4. Sign: Posted at least 15 days before the first advertised public hearing date.
See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See
Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner
procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether
additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare a Staff Report, utilizing the
criteria identified in LDC subsection 4.05.02 K.3, to present to the Office of the
Hearing Examiner for a decision.
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G. Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
G.1. Rezoning to a PUD
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.13 A – F, LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 B and F.S. § 163.3202.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request to rezone to a PUD.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required. The pre-application meeting with the Planning &
Zoning Division may address, but is not be limited to, the criteria set forth in LDC subsection
10.02.13 B.1. The applicant is encouraged to bring an aerial, proposed product type, and
land uses to discuss.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Public Hearing for a PUD Rezone” with the Planning &
Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating an
application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following information:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. A PUD Master Plan. See Master Plan Contents below.
4. Name of project.
5. The name and mailing address of all registered Home Owners Association’s that could
be affected by the application.
6. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
7. The date the subject property was acquired or leased (including the term of the lease). If
the applicant has an option to buy, indicate the date of the option, the date the op tion
terminates, and anticipated closing date.
8. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range;
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• e. Address of subject site and general location;
• f. Size of property in feet and acres; and
• g. PUD district.
9. If the property owner owns additional property contiguous to the subject property,
then the following information, regarding the contiguous property, must be included:
• a. Legal description;
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• b. Property identification number;
• c. Plat book and page number;
• d. Section, township and range; and
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description.
10. Detail of rezone request.
11. A narrative statement describing the rezone request with specific reference to the
criteria pursuant to LDC section 10.02.13.
12. List of exhibits which are proposed to be included in the ordinance of adoption.
13. Completed Statement of Utility Provisions.
14. Statement of compliance with all elements of the Growth Management Plan.
15. General location map drawn to scale, illustrating north point and relationship of the site
to external facilities such as highways, shopping areas, cultural complexes and the like.
16. Property ownership and general description of site (including statement of unified
ownership).
17. Description or narrative of project development, including a description of the
relationship of the proposed land uses to each other within the PUD and to land uses
abutting/surrounding the project.
18. Boundary survey (no more than 6 months old) and legal description.
19. Proposed and permitted land uses within each tract or increment which shall be
incorporated into the ordinance of adoption.
20. A dimensional standards table for each type of land use proposed within the PUD.
Dimensional standards shall be based upon an established zoning district that most
closely resembles the development strategy, particularly the type, density, and
intensity of each proposed land use. All proposed variations or deviations from
dimensional standards of the most similar zoning district shall be clearly identified. No
deviations from the fire code will be permitted, except as otherwise allowed by that
code. This table shall be incorporated into the ordinance of adoption.
21. The proposed timing for location of, and sequence of phasing, or incremental
development within the PUD.
22. The proposed location of all roads and pedestrian systems, with typical cross sections,
which will be constructed to serve the PUD and shall be attached as exhibits to the
ordinance of adoption.
23. Habitats and their boundaries identified on an aerial photograph of the site. Habitat
identification will be consistent with the Florida Department of Transport ation Florida
Land Use Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCFCS) and shall be d epicted on an
aerial photograph having a scale of 1 inch equal to at least 200 feet when available
from the county, otherwise, a scale of at least 1 inch equal to 400 feet is acceptable.
Information obtained by ground-truthing surveys shall have precedence over
information presented through photographic evidence. Habitat, plant, and animal
species protection plans as required by the LDC section 3.04.00 shall apply.
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24. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
25. Environmental Data Requirements for PUD zoning See Chapter 7 of the
Administrative Code.
26. Information about existing vegetative cover and soil conditions in sufficient detail to
indicate suitability for proposed structures and uses.
27. The location and nature of all existing public facilities, such as schools, parks and fire
stations that will service the PUD.
28. A plan for the provision of all needed utilities to serve the PUD; including (as
appropriate) water supply, sanitary sewer collection and treatment system,
stormwater collection and management system, pursuant to related county
regulations and ordinances.
29. Electronic copy of all documents.
30. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
31. Historical/Archeological Survey or Waiver.
32. Traffic Impact Study. See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
33. Agreements, provisions, or covenants which govern the use, maintenance, and
continued protection of the PUD and any of its common areas or facilities.
34. Development commitments for all infrastructure and related matters.
35. When determined necessary to adequately assess the compatibility of proposed uses
to existing or other proposed uses, relationship to open space, recreation facilities, or
traffic impacts, or to assess requests for reductions in dimensional standards, the
Planning & Zoning Division Director may request schematic architectural drawings
(floor plans, elevations, perspectives) for all proposed structures and improvements, as
appropriate.
36. Deviations to sections of the LDC other than to dimensional standards related to
building placement such as yard requirements, lot area requirements, and building
height, shall be identified in the PUD application by citing the specific section number
of the regulation and indicating the proposed modification to such regulation. The list
of deviations shall be incorporated into the ordinance of adoption.
37. School Impact Analysis (SIA) application for the School District’s review for a
determination of school capacity, if the PUD has a residential component.
38. Affidavit of Authorization.
PUD Master Plan
Contents
Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.13 A, the PUD Master Plan will graphically illustrate the
development strategy, using The Community Character Plan for Collier County, Florida (April
2001) as a guide for development and redevelopment. The PUD Master Plan shall be
prepared by a planner who possesses the education and experience to qualify for full
membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners; and/or a landscape architect
who possesses the education and experience to qualify for full membership in the American
Society of Landscape Architects, together with either a practicing civil engineer licensed by
the State of Florida, or a practicing architect licensed by the State of Florida.
The Master Plan shall include the following:
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1. The title of the project and name of the developer.
2. Scale, date, north arrows.
3. Boundaries of the subject property. Indicate all existing streets and pedestrian systems
within the site, watercourses, easements, and land uses and zoning districts of abutting
property. Include book and page numbers of platted parcels, section lines, and other
important physical features within and adjoining the proposed development.
4. Boundaries and dimensions of all proposed tracts or increments with an indication of
the proposed land use category, including but not limited to:
• a. Residential (for multiple single-family lots, only the overall area reserved
for this land use category shall be indicated);
• b. Office;
• c. Retail;
• d. Commercial;
• e. Industrial;
• f. Institutional;
• g. Conservation/preservation;
• h. Lakes and/or other water management facilities;
• i. Common open space;
• j. Buffers, by type – include a cross-section for any buffer that deviates from
LDC requirements;
• k. Community and/or public use – designate the location and function (e.g.,
common open space), and whether they are dedicated or reserved; and
• l. Recreational uses including golf courses and related facilities – include
provisions for ownership, operation, and maintenance.
5. Identify all proposed and permitted land uses, pursuant to LDC section 2.03.06, within
each tract or increment describing:
• a. For residential Ddevelopment:
o i. Acreage;
o ii. Number of dwelling units;
o iii. Density; and
o iv. Percentage of total development represented by each type of
use.
• b. For commercial, industrial, institutional or office:
o i. Percentage of the total development represented by each type of
use;
o ii. Acreage (each tract or increment);
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o iii. Maximum gross leasable floor area (each tract or increment);
o iv. Outline of the proposed building footprint (each tract or
increment); and
o v. Building height for each structure (each tract or increment).
6. The relationship of the proposed land uses to each other within the PUD and to the
land uses abutting and surrounding the project.
7. The location and size (as appropriate) of all existing drainage, water, sewer, and other
utilities.
8. The location of all proposed major internal thoroughfares and pedestrian accessways,
including interconnecting roadways within the PUD as well as with abutting uses.
9. Typical cross sections of all major, collector, and local streets, public or priva te, within
the proposed development.
10. The location of proposed and existing roads, rights-of-way, and pedestrian systems
within 1,500 feet of the proposed development.
11. Information on previous and recent uses of land within the proposed development.
12. Proposed vehicular ingress and egress points.
13. Any other relevant information determined to be necessary by the Planning & Zoning
Division Director.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition tracking
number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter
1 D. for information regarding the c ompleteness and processing steps of the application.
After the application is filed, pre-hearing conferences may be held between the applicant,
the applicant’s agents, county officials, and county staff prior to the public hearing.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written notice shall be
given to property owners in the notification area at least 15 days prior to the NIM
meeting.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification area
at least 15 days before the advertised Planning Commission hearing.
3. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The
advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
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• b. Description of the proposed land uses;
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location; and
• d. Name and application number.
4. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign
template.
Public Hearing 1. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
3. The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision maker The BCC, following recommendations from both the EAC, if required, and the Planning
Commission.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether additional
materials are needed. Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.13 B.3, Staff will prepare a Report
utilizing the PUD criteria identified in LDC section 10.02.13 and the rezone criteria identified
in LDC section 10.02.08.
Staff will schedule a hearing date before the Planning Commission to present the petition.
Following the Planning Commission’s review, Staff will prepare an Executive Summary and
will schedule a hearing date before the BCC to present the petition.
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G.2. PUD Amendment
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.13 E and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 B.
Applicability This process applies to any request to amend an approved PUD that cannot be considered
an Insubstantial change or Minor change and therefore is a Substantial change as defined
in LDC subsection 10.02.13 E.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application Ffor Public Hearing For: Amendment Tto PUD (PUDA)”
with the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedur al steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application shall include a detailed written narrative describing all of the change(s)
and the reasons for the request and shall follow the Application Contents required for a
PUD Rezone. See Chapter 3 G.1 of the Administrative Code.
In addition, all PUD documents are required to be submitted with the PUDA application.
See Chapter 3 of the Administrative Code for PUD Requirements.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regardin g the
petition.
See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of
the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows: See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written notice shall
be given to property owners in the notification area at least 15 days prior to the
NIM meeting.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Planning Commission hearing.
3. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The
advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location for the Planning Commission
advertisement.
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4. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign
template.
Public Hearing 1. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
3. The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision maker The BCC, following recommendations from both the EAC, if required, and the Planning
Commission.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether additional
materials are needed. Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.13 B.3, Staff will prepare a
Report utilizing the PUD criteria identified in LDC section 10.02.13 and the rezone criteria
identified in LDC section 10.02.08.
Staff will schedule a hearing date before the Planning Commission to present the petition.
Following the Planning Commission’s review, Staff will prepare an Executive Summary and
will schedule a hearing date before the BCC to present the petition.
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G.3. PUD Insubstantial Change
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.13 E, LDC section 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection
10.03.06 H.
Applicability This process applies to insubstantial changes to a PUD Master Plan which meets the
thresholds in LDC subsection 10.02.13 E.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an application for an “Insubstantial Change Tto PUD Master Plan
(PDI)” with the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps f or
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
3. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment information.
4. A legal or graphic description of the area of amendment. This may be
graphically illustrated on the Amended PUD Master Plan. If the amendment
involves only part of the PUD, provide a legal description for the subject
portion.
5. A narrative and detailed description of the amendment and why it is
necessary.
6. An analysis of whether the amendment complies with the Growth
Management Plan.
7. Whether a public hearing was held for the property within the year preceding
the application. If this has occurred, include the applicant’s name.
8. Whether any part of the PUD has been sold or developed, and whether the
proposed changes involve those areas.
9. Current and revised Master Plans, along with a reduced copy of each,
describing the proposed changes of the following:
• a. Land use;
• b. Densities;
• c. Infrastructure;
• d. Open space, preservation or conservation areas;
• e. Area of building square footage proposed for nonresidential
development;
• f. Change in potential intensity of land use and related automobile
trip movements; and
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• g. Relationships to abutting land uses.
10. Addressing checklist.
11. An 8½ in. x 11 in. graphic location map of the site.
12. Pre-application meeting notes.
13. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
14. Electronic copies of all documents.
15. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee,
the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant
that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt
for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the
petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition. See Chapter 1 D. for information
regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative
Code for additional notice information.
1. NIM: A NIM is required, however upon written request by the applicant the
Hearing Examiner has the discretion to waive the NIM after the first set of
review comments have been issued. If the NIM has not been waived, it shall
be completed at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing.
The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written notice shall be given to
property owners in the notification area at least 15 days prior to the NIM
meeting.
12. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the
notification area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner
hearing.
23. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at
least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper
of general circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
34. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing
Examiner hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign
template.
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Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
See Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner
procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether
additional materials are needed. Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.13 B.3, Staff will
prepare a Staff Report utilizing the criteria identified in LDC subsection 10.02.13 E,
to present to the Office of the Hearing Examiner for a decision.
The Hearing Examiner will approve, approve with conditions, or deny the
application utilizing the criteria in LDC subsection 10.02.13 E.
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G.4. PUD Minor Change
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.13 E, LDC section 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection
10.03.06 T.
Applicability The following are considered minor changes:
1. Educational and ancillary plants. These include PUD master plans that are amended
for the sole purpose of adding an educational and/or ancillary plant.
2. Removal of Affordable Housing Contributions. The County Manager or designee may
allow minor text changes to remove affordable housing commitments to pay an
affordable housing contribution in PUDs, Development Agreements, and Settlement
Agreements. Conditions are identified in LDC subsection 10.02.13 E.
3. Minor Changes during Construction. The County Manager or designee may allow
minor changes to the PUD Master Plan during its subdivision improvements plan or
site development plan process to accommodate topography, vegetation and other
site conditions not identified or accounted for during its original submittal and review
and when said changes have been determined to be compatible with adjacent land
uses, have no impacts external to the site, existing or proposed, and is otherwise
consistent with the provisions of this code and the growth management plan. These
changes include the following:
• a. Internal realignment of rights-of-way, including a relocation of access
points to the PUD itself, where no water management facility,
conservation/preservation areas, or required easements are affected or
otherwise provided for;
• b. Relocation of building envelopes when there is no encroachment upon
required conservation or preservation areas;
• c. Relocation of swimming pools, clubhouses, or other recreation facilities
that do not affect adjacent properties or land uses; and
• d. Relocation or reconfiguration of lakes, ponds, or other water facilities
subject to the submittal of revised water management plans or approval of
the EAC where applicable.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Minor Change to a PUD Master Plan or Text (PMC)” application with
the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
3. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment information.
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4. A legal or graphic description of the area of amendment. This may be graphically
illustrated on the Amended PUD Master Plan. If the amendment involves only part of
the PUD, provide a legal description for the subject portion.
5. The current PUD Master Plan, See Chapter 3 G.1 of the Administrative Code for
requirements and the changes in potential intensity of land use, changes in trips and
relationships to abutting land uses.
• Include any previously revised Master Plans.
6. A narrative and detailed description of the map change and reason for request.
7. An analysis of whether the amendment complies with the Growth Management Plan.
8. Whether a public hearing was held for the property within the year preceding the
application. If this has occurred, include the applicant’s name and number.
9. Whether any part of the PUD has been sold or developed, and whether the proposed
changes involve those areas.
10. For removal of affordable housing commitments, a completed Letter to Property
owners as identified in the application.
11. Addressing checklist.
12. An 8½ in. x 11 in. graphic location map of the site.
13. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
14. Electronic copies of all documents.
15. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows for Removal of Affordable Housing Contributions:
See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing.
Public Hearing 1. No public hearing is required for adding educational and ancillary plants to a PUD or
minor changes to a PUD Master Plan during construction.
2. A hearing before the Hearing Examiner may be required to remove affordable
housing contributions, pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.13.E.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee or the Hearing Examiner.
Review Process Minor changes are reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Division staff and may be approved
by the County Manager or designee.
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If a public hearing is required to remove Affordable Housing Contributions, Staff will
prepare a Staff Report and Staff will schedule a hearing date before the Hearing Examiner
to present the petition for review.
Appeals Administrative appeals shall be in accordance with the Code of Laws section 250-58.
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G.5. PUD Extension
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.13 D, LDC section 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection
10.03.06 D.
Applicability This process applies to request to extend the life of a PUD before or after it “sunsets.” A
PUD “sunsets” when it does not meet the time frames and development criteria outlined
in LDC section 10.02.13. Once a PUD has “sunset,” applications for additiona l
development orders are not processed until there is an extension, PUD amendment, or
new PUD rezoning.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application For Public Hearing For PUD Extension” with the
Planning & Zoning Division.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Disclosure of ownership.
3. The name and mailing address of all registered Home Owners Association’s that
could be affected by the application.
4. The date the subject property was acquired or leased (including the term of the
lease). If the applicant has an option to buy, indicate the date of the option, the date the
option terminates, and anticipated closing date.
5. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment information.
6. Property information, including:
• Legal description;
• Property identification number;
• Plat book and page number;
• Section, township and range;
• Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• Address of subject site and general location; and
• Size of property in feet and acres.
7. If the property owner owns additional property contiguous to the subject
property, then the following information, regarding the contiguous property, must be
included:
• Legal description;
• Property identification number;
• Plat book and page number;
• Section, township and range; and
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• Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description.
8. Zoning information, including:
• Zoning and Land Use of adjacent properties.
9. Extension request information regarding sunsetting, previous extension s, and
history of previous zoning approvals.
10. How the PUD remains consistent with the Growth Management Plan, including
density, intensity and concurrency requirements.
11. How the PUD is compatible with existing and proposed uses in the surrounding
area.
12. A description of whether the PUD development places an unreasonable burden
on essential public facilities.
13. Aerial photograph(s) (taken within the previous 12 months at a minimum scale of
1 in. = 400 ft.). The aerial shall identify plant and/or wildlife habitats and their boundaries.
The identification shall be consistent with the Florida Department of Transportation Land
Use Cover and Forms Classification System. Developments shall identify, protect,
conserve, and appropriately use native vegetative communities and wildlife habitat.
14. Deed Restrictions.
15. A written statement addressing LDC subsection 10.02.13 D.
16. Pre-application meeting notes.
17. Addressing checklist.
18. An 8½ in. x 11 in. graphic location map of the site.
19. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
20. Traffic Impact Study See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
21. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
22. Electronic copies of all documents.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least
15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• Date, time, and location of the hearing;
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• Description of the proposed land uses;
• Application number, project name;
• PUD name and ordinance number; and
• Description of extension.
2. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing
Examiner hearing date.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See
Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether additional
materials are needed. Staff will prepare a Staff Report to present to the Office of the
Hearing Examiner for a decision.
Monitoring If the PUD is extended, the applicant must submit Monitoring Reports as required for PUD
development. See Chapter 3 G.6 of the Administrative Code.
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G.56. Zoning Verification Letter – PUD Comparable Use Determination
Reference LDC subsections 2.03.00 A, 10.02.06 J, LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 O, LDC
section 8.10.00 and F.S. §125.66.
Applicability A Zoning Verification Letter may be used to make a determination that a new use is
comparable, compatible, and consistent with the list of identified permitted and
conditional uses in a PUD ordinance. Depending on PUD ordinance language, one of
the following methods of consent by the Hearing Examiner will occur:
1. If the PUD ordinance language identifies the BZA as the authority to determine a
use is comparable, compatible, and consistent, the Zoning Verification Letter
will be brought to Hearing Examiner for approval of the determination.
2. If the PUD ordinance language identifies the Planning Director (or other similar
County staff) as the authority to determine a use is comparable, compatible,
and consistent, the Zoning Verification Letter will be brought to Hearing
Examiner for affirmation of the determination.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Zoning Verification Letter Application” with the Planning &
Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Site folio number;
• b. Site Address;
• c. Property owner’s name; and
• d. Verification being requested.
3. The determination request and the justification for the use by a certified land
use planner or a land use attorney.
4. Additional materials may be requested by staff depending on the use and
justification provided.
5. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment information.
6. Electronic copies of all documents.
7. Addressing checklist.
8. Affidavit of Authorization.
9. Property Ownership Disclosure Form.
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Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee,
the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant
that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt
for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XXPL201200000) assigned to the
petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding
the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative
Code for additional notice information.
1. Newspaper Advertisement: At least 15 days before the hearing in a newspaper
of general circulation. The legal advertisement shall include:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Application number and project name;
• c. PUD name and ordinance number;
• d. Proposed permitted use;
• e. Whether the use will be approved or affirmed by the Hearing
Examiner; and
• f. Description of location.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See
Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner
procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether
additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare a Staff Report to present to the
Office of the Hearing Examiner for a decision.
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H. Rezoning – Standard
Reference LDC section 10.02.08, LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 B, and F.S. § 125.66.
Applicability This procedure applies to any ordinances or resolutio ns that change the zoning map
designation of a parcel or parcels of land.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Standard Rezone Application” with the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure form.
3. The date the subject property was acquired or leased, including the term of any lease.
If the applicant has an option to buy, indicate date the option terminates, or
anticipated closing date.
4. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Plat book and page number;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• f. Address of subject site and general location; and
• g. Size of property in feet and acres.
5. If the property owner owns additional property contiguous to the subject property,
then the following information, regarding the contiguous property, must be included:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Plat book and page number;
• d. Section, township and range; and
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description.
6. Zoning information, including:
• a. Zoning and Land Use of adjacent properties;
• b. The existing and requested zoning classifications; and
• c. The present and proposed uses of the property.
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7. A narrative statement describing the rezone request with specific reference to the
criteria in LDC section 10.02.08.
8. Whether any applications or official interpretations under the Administrative Code
were filed for the subject property within the year preceding the application, including
the nature of any public hearing relating to that application.
9. If the rezone is requested for a specific use, a 24 in. x 36 in. conceptual site plan (with a
reduced 8½ in. x 11 in. copy) drawn to a maximum scale of 1 inch equals 400 feet,
depicting:
• a. Existing and proposed structures and their dimensions;
• b. Provisions for existing and/or proposed ingress and egress (including
pedestrian ingress and egress to the site and the structure(s) on site);
• c. Existing and/or proposed parking and loading areas (including a matrix
indicating required and provided parking and loading, and required parking
for the disabled);
• d. Required yards, open space and preserve areas;
• e. Proposed and/or existing location of utility services to the site; and
• f. Proposed and/or existing landscaping and buffering that may be required
by the County.
10. An architectural rendering of any proposed structures.
11. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
12. Statement of utility provisions.
13. Traffic Impact Study See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
14. Historical/Archeological Survey or Waiver.
15. The name and mailing address of all registered Home Owners Association’s that could
be affected by the application.
16. Signed and sealed survey by a licensed professional surveyor and mapper.
17. Addressing checklist.
18. A copy of the pPre-application meeting notes.
19. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
20. Electronic copies of all documents.
21. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
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petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice-
For parcels less
than 10
contiguous acres
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. NIM: The NIM shall be completed at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing. The NIM shall be advertised and a mailed written notice shall be
given to property owners in the notification area at least 15 days prior to the NIM
meeting.
2. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
Area at least 15 days before the advertised Planning Commission hearing.
Notice –
For Parcels greater
than 10
contiguous acres
Notification requirements are as noted above, in addition to the following: See Chapter
8 of the Administrative Code for additional notice information.
13. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before each advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The
advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses;
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location;
• d. PUD name and ordinance number;
• e. Description of rezone; and
• f. Description of location.
24. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Planning
Commission hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign
template.
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Public Hearing 1. The EAC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing, if required.
2. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
3. The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing for parcels that are less than 10
contiguous acres. The BCC shall hold 2 advertised public hearings for parcels that are
greater than 10 contiguous acres.
4. For a Collier County initiated rezoning:
• a. At least one hearing is held after 5 p.m. on a weekday, unless the BCC, by
a majority plus one vote, elects to conduct that hearing at another time of
day.
• b. The first public hearing is held at least 7 days after the day that the first
advertisement is published.
• c. The second hearing shall be held at least 10 days after the first hearing
and is advertised at least 5 days before the public hearing.
Decision maker The BCC, following recommendations from both the EAC, if required, and the Planning
Commission.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether additional
materials are needed. Staff will prepare a Report and schedule a hearing date before the
Planning Commission to present the petition. The Planning Commission may approve,
approve with conditions/stipulations, or deny the petition.
Following the recommendation by the Planning Commission, the Planning & Zoning
Division will prepare an Executive Summary and schedule a hearing date before the BCC to
present the petition for review. The BCC may approve, approve with
conditions/stipulations, or deny the petition.
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I. Sign Variance
Reference LDC sections 5.06.08, 9.04.02, 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 F.
Applicability This process applies to a request to vary from the required dimensional standards for a
sign.
See Chapter 3 of the Administrative Code for a standard Variance.
Initiation The applicant files a “Sign Variance Petition” with the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Electronic copies of all documents.
4. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Length and height of wall upon which the sign will be secured, if a wall
sign; and
• c. Width of the subject property measured by the road frontage.
5. Survey or Site Plan of property depicting the following:
• a. All property boundaries and dimensions;
• b. North arrow, date and scale of drawing;
• c. All existing and proposed signs (labeled as such);
• d. Existing and proposed sign setbacks; and
• e. Location map depicting major streets in area for reference.
6. A detailed explanation of the variance request, including:
• a. Existing signs and what is proposed;
• b. The amount of variance proposed using numbers (i.e. reduce setback
from 15 ft. to 10 ft.);
• c. If existing, explanation of how existing encroachment came to be; and
• d. Additional factors that address the criteria for a sign variance.
7. A narrative and justification that the proposed sign variance meets the criteria
identified in LDC subsection 5.06.08 B.
8. Notarized owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
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9. An 8 ½ in. x 11 in. graphic location map of the site.
10. A copy of the Pre-application meeting notes.
11. Agent Letter review. Following the initial staff review comments and prior to the
second submittal, the following Agent Letter materials shall be submitted to the
assigned Planner for review and approval:Once the first set of review comments are
posted, the following mailed notice documents shall be submitted to the assigned
Planner:
• a. A list of the names and addresses of property owners to receive the
Agent Lettermailed notice; and
• b. Draft of the Agent Lettermailed notice letter.
12. Property Ownership Disclosure form.
13. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Agent Letter: An Agent Letter shall be sent to property owners within 150 feet of the
subject property following the initial staff review comments and prior to the second
submittal. See Application Contents for review and approval of letter materials.
12. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners within 150 feet of the
subject area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing.in the
notification area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing .
The mailed notice shall be sent by the applicant following approval by the Planning
and Zoning Division.
23. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
34. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing
Examiner hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
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Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See
Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether additional
materials are needed. Staff will prepare a Staff Report, utilizing the criteria established in
LDC subsection 5.06.08 B.1., to present to the Office of the Hearing Examiner for a
decision.
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J. Variance
Reference LDC sections 9.04.00, 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 F.
Applicability An applicant may seek a variance from dimension standards if the LDC creates an
unreasonable hardship, as defined in LDC section 9.04.00.
See Chapter 3 I. of the Administrative Code for a Sign Variance.
Initiation The applicant files a “Variance Petition Application” with the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Electronic copy of all documents.
4. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range;
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• e. Acreage; and
• f. Address of subject site and general location.
5. Zoning Information, including:
• a. Zoning and land use of adjacent properties; and
• b. Minimum yard requirements for subject property.
6. The name and mailing address of all registered Home Owners Associations and civic
associations whose members are impacted by the application.
7. A detailed explanation of the request including:
• a. Existing and proposed structures;
• b. The amount of encroachment proposed;
• c. Survey of property showing the encroachment (measured in feet);
• d. Date of purchase by property owner;
• e. The date the existing principal structure was built (include building
permit numbers if possible);
• f. Explanation of why encroachment is necessary;
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• g. How existing encroachment came to be, if applicable;
8. Project narrative providing a detailed description/explanation of the variance, why it
is requested, and the relevant criteria in LDC section 9.04.03.
9. An Official Interpretation or Zoning Verification Letter, if applicable.
10. A copy of the Pre-application meeting notes.
11. A Conceptual Site Plan (24 in. x 36 in.) and one 8 ½ in. x 11 in. copy.
12. A copy of the last recorded deed, contract for sale or agreement for sale, or a
notarized statement of ownership.
13. An 8 ½ in. x 11 in. graphic location map of the site.
14. Aerial photographs (taken within the previous 12 months at a minimum scale of 1 in.
= 200 ft.), showing FLUCCS Codes, legend, and project boundary.
15. Historical Survey or waiver, if applicable.
16. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
17. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
18. Agent Letter review. Following the initial staff review comments and prior to the
second submittal, the following Agent Letter materials shall be submitted to the
assigned Planner for review and approval:Once the first set of review comments are
posted, the following mailed notice documents shall be submitted to the assigned
Planner:
• a. A list of the names and addresses of property owners to receive the
Agent Lettermailed notice; and
• b. Draft of the Agent Lettermailed notice letter.
19. Property Ownership Disclosure form.
20. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Agent Letter: An Agent Letter shall be sent to property owners within 150 feet of the
subject property following the initial staff review comments and prior to the second
submittal. See Application Contents for review and approval of letter materials.
12. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners within 150 feet of
the subject area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in
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the notification area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner
hearing. The mailed notice shall be sent by the applicant following approval by the
Planning and Zoning Division.
23. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the requested variance; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
34. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing
Examiner hearing date. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign
template.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See
Chapter 9 of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application and identify whether
additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare a Staff Report, utilizing criteria
established in LDC section 9.04.03, to present to the Office of the Hearing Examiner for a
decision.
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K. Compatibility Design Review
Reference LDC sections 5.05.15, and LDC Public Notice section 10.03.06 Y.
See Chapter 4.N of the Administrative Code for Intent to Convert Applications and
Chapter 8.F for Stakeholder Outreach Meetings for Golf Course Conversions.
Purpose The Compatibility Design Review process is intended to address the impacts of golf course
conversions on real property by reviewing the conceptual development plan for
compatibility with existing surrounding uses.
Applicability This process applies to a golf course constructed in any zoning district or designated as a
Stewardship Receiving Area that utilize a non-golf course use which is a permitted,
accessory, or conditional use within the existing zoning district or designation.
This application is not required for golf courses zoned Golf Course and Recreational Uses
(GC) seeking another use as provided for in LDC section 2.03.09 A.
Conditional uses shall also require conditional use approval subject to LDC section
10.08.00. The conditional use approval should be a companion item to the compatibility
design review approval.
Pre-Application
Meeting
A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Compatibility Design Review” with the Zoning
Division after the “Intent to Convert” application is deemed complete by County staff and
the Stakeholder Outreach Meetings (SOMs) are completed. See Chapter 4 of the
Administrative Code for information regarding the “Intent to Convert” application and
Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for requirements for SOMs and additional notice
information.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Name of project.
4. The proposed conceptual development plan.
5. The name and mailing address of all registered property owners’ associations that
could be affected by the application.
6. Disclosure of ownership and interest informationProperty Ownership Disclosure
form.
7. The date the subject property was acquired or leased (including the term of the
lease). If the applicant has an option to buy, indicate the dates of the option: date
the option starts and terminates, and anticipated closing date.
8. Property information, including:
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• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township, and range;
• d. Address of the subject site and general location;
• e. Size of property in feet and acres;
• f. Zoning district;
• g. Plat book and page number; and
• h. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, and metes and bounds description.
9. If the property owner owns additional property contiguous to t he subject property,
then the following information, regarding the contiguous property, must b e included:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range; and
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description.
10. Zoning information, including adjacent zoning and land use.
11. Soil and/or groundwater sampling results, as described in LDC section 5.05.15 G.6;
12. The approved Intent to Convert application, as described in LDC section 5.05.15 C.1;
and
13. The SOM Report, as described in LDC section 5.05.15 C.3.
14. A narrative describing how the applicant has complied with the criteria in LDC
sections 5.05.15 F.3, including:
• a. A list of examples depicting how each criterion is met;
• b. A brief narrative describing how the examples meet the criterion; and
• c. Illustration of the examples on the conceptual development plan that
are described above.
15. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After submission of the
completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the applicant will
receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the petition is being
processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment and the
tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition tracking
number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition .See
Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of the
application.
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Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The advertisement
shall include at a minimum
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
2. Mailed Notice: For the purposes of this mailed notice requirement, written notice
shall be sent to property owners located within 1,000 feet from the property line of
the golf course at least 15 days prior to the advertised public hearings.
Public Hearing 1. The Planning Commission shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
2. The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision Maker The BCC, following a recommendation by the Planning Commission.
Review Process Staff will prepare a staff report consistent with LDC section 5.05.15 F and schedule a
hearing date before the Planning Commission to present the petition. Following the
Planning Commission’s review, Staff will prepare an Executive Summary and will schedule
a hearing date before the BCC to present the petition.
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Chapter 4. Administrative Procedures
The permits and approvals listed in this Chapter do not require a public hearing, unless a decision on the permit is
appealed.
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A. Architectural Plans
Reference LDC sections 5.05.08 and 10.02.03.
Applicability Architectural review is required for buildings, structures, and projects as described in
LDC subsection 5.05.08 B.
See Chapter 6 F. of the Administrative Code to request an Alternative Architectural
Design.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting may be required as a component of the submittal of the Site
Development Plan, Site Development Plan Amendment, Site Improvement Plan,
Alternative Architectural Design Standards Plan, or Building Permit application, as
applicable.
Initiation The applicant submits architectural plans to the Development Review Division in
conjunction with the Site Development Plan, Site Development Plan Amendment, Site
Improvement Plan, Alternative Architectural Design Standards Plan, or Building Permit
application, as applicable.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:Submittal Credentials: Pursuant to LDC
section 5.05.08, architectural drawings shall be signed and sealed by a licensed architect
registered in the State of Florida.
The architectural drawings must include the following, as applicable:
1. Scaled elevations for all sides of the building at a minimum of 1/8 in. scale.
2. Floor plans of each proposed building with dimensions.
3. If rooftop-mounted equipment is proposed, a roof plan showing equipment screens
or parapets scaled wall section from top of roof to grade.
4. Renderings to show materials, color scheme and/or paint chips, and roof color
samples, in particular for elevations with multiple colors and/or for colors restricted
by the LDC.
5. For projects subject to LDC subsection 5.05.08 CD.3 Façade/wall height transition
elements must include site sections showing the relationship to adjacent structures.
6. A scaled wall section from top of roof to grade.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Architectural Plans are processed in conjunction with the Site Development Plan,
Site Development Plan Amendment, Site Improvement Plan, Alternative Architectural
Design Standards Plan, or Building Permit application, as applicable.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Architectural Plans will be reviewed by the Development Review Division as part of
the Site Development Plan, Site Improvement Plan, Alternative Architectural Design
Standards Plan, or Building Permit application.
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B. Coastal Construction Setback Line Permit
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.06 G.
Applicability This procedure applies to the following activities seaward of the Coastal Construction
Setback Line (CCSL), unless exempt by LDC section 10.02.06 G.4:
1. Construction of dune walkovers.
2. Creation, restoration, re-vegetation or repair of the dune or other natural area
seaward of the CCSL on an individual parcel of land.
3. Activities that temporarily alter ground elevations, such as artificial beach
nourishment projects, excavation, or maintenance dredging of inlet channels.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Coastal Construction Setback Line Permit Application” with the
Development Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Address of subject property;
• c. Proposed activity; and
• d. Proposed dates to start and end work.
3. Addressing checklist.
4. An aerial photograph with the property clearly delineated and the p roposed areas
for site improvements.
5. Site Plan, depicting the following:
• a. General location of lot;
• b. All lot dimensions;
• c. The established Coastal Construction Control Line as established by law
(197489), if applicable;
• d. The established Coastal Construction Setback Line as established by
law (1975);
• e. Location of area of the proposed work;
• f. Location of the landward and seaward edges of the dune (vegetation
line) and a rough profile of the existing dune;
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• g. Approximate locations of existing structures on adjacent lots; and
• h. Vegetation inventory of the area of proposed work.
6. Affidavit of Authorization.
7. Permits: All Federal, State, and local permits shall be submitted prior to construction
and before the pre-construction meeting. If approved by the County Manager or
designee, an applicant may submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the
pre-construction meeting. Permits may include, but shall not be limited to:
• a. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permits; an d
• b. Vehicle on the Beach permit. This permit shall be obtained if it is
necessary to use a vehicle on the beach for completion of the project. The
permit shall be obtained, and the work shall be completed prior to Sea
Turtle Nesting Season (May 1st through October 31st).
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Natural Resources Department will review the application for completeness. The
completed application packet must be accompanied with the required fee. The tracking
number (i.e., XX201200000) will be assigned to the petition. This petition tracking
number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition.See
Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of the
application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Natural Resources Department Development Review Division will approve, approve
with conditions, or deny a Coastal Construction Setback Line permit based on criteria in
LDC subsection 10.02.06 G.
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C. Certificate of Public Facility Adequacy (COA)
C.1. COA for Roadways
Reference LDC section 10.02.07 and Code of Laws and Ordinances section74-302(h).
Applicability 1. A certificate of public facility adequacy (COA) is required for any development that
generates additional impacts or demands on public facilities. A COA ensures that
adequate public facilities are available and no development orders subject to
concurrency regulation are issued unless adequate public facilities are available to
serve the proposed development.
2. An application for a COA shall only be submitted as part of an application for one of
the following development orders:
• a. A final subdivision plat and amendments thereof;
• b. A final approved site development plan or site improvement plan and
amendments thereof;
• c. A building permit or mobile home tie-down permit issued by the
County; or
• d. As provided for in an enforceable development agreement with Collier
County pursuant to the provisions of F.S. § 163.3220 - 163.3242 or another
agreement acceptable to the BCC, in conjunction with the approval of a
development order and/or a certificate of public facility adequacy.
3. The following are exempt from concurrency review See LDC section 10.02.07 for
further information:
• a. Certain development of regional impact (DRI) orders that were
approved prior to January 10, 1989; See LDC subsection 10.02.07 B for
exemptions to this provision.
• b. Construction of public facilities that are consistent with the Collier
County Growth Management Plan;
• c. Temporary construction and development permits;
• d. Replacement, reconstruction, and repair of existing development;
• e. Temporary use permits, not to exceed 1 year; and
• f. Development that is subject to a vested rights determination.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting may be required as a component of the submittal of the
Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat and amendments thereof, Site
Development Plan, Site Development Plan Amendment, and Site Improvement Plan, as
applicable.
Initiation The applicant files a “Collier County Certificate of Public Facility Adequacy Application”
with the requested development order application with the Capital Project Planning,
Impact Fees and Program Management Division or the Building Plan Review and
Inspection DivisionDepartment.
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See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Reason for application, i.e. what type of development order.
3. Type of development.
4. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range; and
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot/parcel and block, or metes and bounds
description.
5. Development information, including whether there are previous structures on the
property.
6. Estimated Transportation Impact Fee calculations.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
Impact Fee Administration will review the application for completeness. The completed
application packet must be accompanied with the required fee. The tracking number
used for the requested development order will be included on the application (i.e.,
XX201200000). This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition. See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding
the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process Impact Fee AdministrationThe Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management Division will review the application, identify whether additional materials
are needed, and verify the calculations of fees in accordance with LDC subsection
10.02.07 C and Code of Laws and Ordinances section 74- 201.
1 yr. Traffic
Capacity
Reservation and
Estimated Impact
Fee Payment
1. Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.07 C.4, the Engineering Services Department
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Division shall
review the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) for concurrency. The Engineering Service
Department Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Division shall set aside and allocate a 1-year Traffic Capacity Reservation from the
date of TIS approval by Staff for all or part of the proposed development.
2. Within 1 year of TIS approval the applicant must receive approval of the requested
development order and shall pay the applicable roadway impact fees to obtain the
COA.
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3. If the requested development order is not approved within 1 year of the TIS
approval date, the applicant may petition the BCC to extend the Traffic Capacity
Reservation for 1 year.
Failure to Pay
Estimated Impact
Fees
If the requested development order is approved and the applicant fails to pay the road
impact fees as required by Code of Laws and Ordinances section 74-302 within the 1-
year Traffic Capacity Reservation period, the 1-year Traffic Capacity Reservation shall be
invalid and the applicant shall re-apply for a COA.
Final Impact Fee
Payment
At the time of building permit application, the road impact fees will be calculated based
on the intensity of development permitted for construction and the road impact fee
schedule in effect at the time of the building permit(s) application submittal. The
applicant shall pay any additional road impact fees that are due over the estimate, prior
to the issuance of the building permit(s).
Appeal Appeal of a COA shall be pursuant to Code of Laws and Ordinances section 250-58.
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C.2. COA for Non-Roadway public facilities
Reference LDC section 10.02.07 and Code of Laws and Ordinances section 74-302.
Applicability Certificates of public facility adequacy for non-roadway “Category A” capital
improvements shall be issued simultaneously with the issuance of the building permit.
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D. Early Work Authorization (EWA)
Reference LDC subsection 10.01.02 B.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for an Early Work Authorization (EWA). The
Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division may approve an EWA
permit for one or more of the following activities:
• a. Vegetation removal (site clearing);
• b. Excavations;
• c. Site filling;
• d. Construction of stormwater management facilities limited to ponds,
lakes, retention/detention areas, interconnection culverts, and swale
systems;
• e. Off-site infrastructure; and
• f. Construction of a perimeter landscape buffer, berm, wall, or fence.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application Ffor Early Work Authorization (EWA)” with the
Development Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Cover letter describing the scope of work proposed under the EWA.
3. Original SDP/PPL AR/PL number.
34. Right-of-way permit number.
45. Plan Cover Sheet.
56. Excavation Plan.
67. Clearing Plan.
78. Erosion Control Plan.
89. Fill Plan.
910. A vegetation bond in the form of a performance bond, letter o f credit, or cash bond
in the amount of $2,000 per acre shall be posted for stabilization with vegetation in
accordance with LDC subsection 4.06.04 A.3.
110. Copies of the following if available and applicable:
• a. DEP Permit;
• b. USACE Permit; and
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• c. SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP).
121. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
132. Letter of Authorization, if required.
143. Addressing checklist.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for completeness. The
completed application packet must be accompanied with the required fee. The tracking
number (i.e., XX201200000) will be assigned to the petition. This petition tracking
number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition.See
Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of the
application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services Department Development Review Division will review the
application and identify whether additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare a
letter of approval or denial review the request based on the criteria identified in LDC
subsection 10.01.02 B.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Engineering Services
Department Development Review Division prior to the commencement of work. All
Federal, State, and local permits shall be submitted prior to commencement and before
the pre-construction meeting. If approved by the County Manager or designee, an
applicant may submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-construction
meeting.
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E. Vegetation Removal Applications
E.1. Agricultural Land Clearing Permit
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.06.C and F.S. § 163.3162(4) or 823.14(6).
Applicability This procedure applies to any request to receive an Agricultural Land Clearing
permit which is required for agricultural operations that fall outside the scope of the
Agricultural Lands and Practices Act, F.S. § 163.3162(4) or the Right to Farm Act, F.S.
§ 823.14(6). See Chapter 4 E.2 of the Administrative Code for the Agricultural
Land Clearing Notice.
Exemptions for an Agricultural Clearing permit are identified in LDC subsection
10.02.06 C.1.d.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Agricultural Clearing Permit Application” with the
Development Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Acreage;
• c. Proposed acreage to be cleared; and
• d. Street address of subject property.
3. Zoning information, including:
• a. Zoning district, including zoning overlays; and
• b. Proposed agricultural use.
4. A copy of the last recorded deed, contract for sale or agreement for sale, or a
notarized statement of ownership clearly.
5. Special Treatment (ST) permit information, if one has been previously granted.
6. Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.06 C:
• a. Silviculture operation information and management plan,
prepared by a forester or resource manager, if applicable;
• b. Generalized vegetation inventory and clearing plan;
• c. Data on wetland impacts and protected wildlife species habitat
subject to the GMP, Conservation and Coastal Management Element,
and the LDC, if applicable; and
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• d. Signed agreements.
7. An aerial photograph or Site Plan that includes a general vegetation inventory
identifying the acreages of existing native vegetation on site and proposed
clearing plan.
8. Affidavit of Authorization.
9. Prior to the clearing of the land, the following state and federal permits shall be
submitted, if applicable:
• a. SFWMD consumptive use permit or exemption (for the
withdrawal of water);
• b. SFWMD surface water management permit or exemption (for
control of surface water, i.e. dikes and ditches); and
• c. US Army Corps of Engineers permit (for wetland impacts).
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Natural Resources Department will review the application for completeness.
The completed application packet must be accompanied with the required fee. The
tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) will be assigned to the permit. This permit
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and
processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Natural Resources Department Development Review Division will approve,
approve with conditions, or deny the agricultural clearing permit in writing based on
criteria in LDC subsection 10.02.06 C.
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E.2. Agricultural Clearing Notice
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.06 C and F.S. § 163.3162(4) or 823.14(6)
Applicability This procedure applies to a request to receive an Agricultural Clearing Notice which
is required for agricultural operations that fall within the scope of the Agricultural
Lands and Practices Act, F.S. § 163.3162(4) or the Right to Farm Act, F.S. § 823.14(6).
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for an Agricultural Clearing Notification” with the
Development Review Division.
Pursuant to sections F.S. § 163.3162(4) or 823.14(6), the property owner shall file
the application no later than 60 days prior to the removal of vegetation.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents for a
Land clearing
notice
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Street address of subject property;
• c. Current property acreage;
• d. Proposed acreage to be cleared;
• e. Acreage of existing native vegetation on site; and
• f. Date of clearing to begin and expected date of clearing
completion.
3. Zoning information, including:
• a. Zoning district, including zoning overlays;
• b. Proposed agricultural use; and
• c. Basis of property exemption from local regulation pursuant to
Agricultural Lands and Practices Act section 163.3162(4) F.S. and the
Right to Farm Act section 823.14(6) F.S.
4. The date on which land clearing will begin.
5. The date on which land clearing is expected to be completed.
64. An aerial photograph or site plan that includes a general vegetation inventory
identifying the acreage of existing native vegetation on site and proposed
clearing plan.
75. Proof that the property is classified as agricultural by property appraiser, i.e.
Agricultural Exemption.
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86. Description and evidence of bona fide agricultural operations.
97. List Best Management Practices, interim measure or regulations governing the
agricultural operation.
108.Signed agreements, pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.06 C.2.
9. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Natural Resources Department will review the application for completeness.
The completed application packet must be ac companied with the required fee. The
tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) will be assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and
processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Natural Resources Department will approve or deny the agricultural clearing
permit in writing based on F.S. § 163.3162(4) or § 823.14(6). Where the agricultural
clearing permit is denied, the letter shall state the reason(s) for denial.The
Development Review Division will review the Agricultural Clearing Notice
application in accordance with F.S. § 163.3162(4) or § 823.14(6) and provide
correspondence to the applicant acknowledging the Agricultural Clearing Notic e.
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E.3. Cultivated Tree Removal Permit
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.06 I.
Applicability The Cultivated Tree Removal Permit applies to the removal or relocation of any
tree or palm installed for landscaping and which is not a part of a preserve.
The provisions of this section are applicable to all development except for single -
family and two-family home sites. However, such single-family and two-family
home sites shall maintain the minimum number of trees required by the landscape
code, identified in LDC section 4.06.05.
Initiation The applicant files a “Landscape Tree Removal for Cultivated LandscapesCultivated
Tree Removal Permit” application with the Development Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Property information, including:
• a. Detailed description of property location; and
• b. Address of subject property.
4. Reason for proposed tree removal and a brief description of trees to be
removed.
5. Photographs of specific tree related problems or damage, if applicable.
6. Any professional recommendation of an arborist, urban forester, or landscape
architect, if available.
7. Endangered Wildlife Habitat information.
8. Types of trees to be used for replacement.
9. Proof of ownership such as a warranty deed or tax statement.
10. A site plan depicting the following:
• a. Location and type of proposed trees to be removed;
• b. Location of proposed replacement or relocated trees, buildings,
paved areas, structures and utilities and type of trees proposed for
replacement;
• c. The Development Review Division may require the site plans be
prepared by a landscape architect registered in the State of Florida
when the tree removal exceeds 10 trees; and
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• d. If the site plan does not provide sufficient information to
determine which trees will be affected by the proposed tree
removals, the Development Review Division may require that a tree
survey of the site be prepared and submitted to the Development
Review Division for review.
11. The name, phone number, and mailing address of all registered Home Owners
Association’s that could be affected by the application.
12. Separate letters stating the following, if applicable:
• a. The removal of the tree(s) in question is approved by the HOA;
and
• b. If the application is submitted by an agent, a letter from the
homeowner/property owner stating the removal of the tree is
approved.
13. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the
applicant that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be
a receipt for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to
the petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information
regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The County Manager or designee will review and approve, approve with
conditions, or deny the application based on criteria outlined in LDC subsection
10.02.06 I.
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E.4. Vegetation Removal Permit
Reference LDC section 3.05.00.
Applicability This process applies to the following activities, or a request to remove protected
vegetation, as defined in the LDC section 3.05.04, other than that planted for
landscaping.:
1. The removal of exotic vegetation by mechanical means;
2. To clear additional acreage on a single-family residential lot for permitted
accessory uses beyond the one acre of clearing allowed by the building
permit for the house; and
3. To clear native vegetation in order to construct a perimeter fence.
See LDC section 3.05.0002 for exemptions.
See Chapter 4 E.5 of the Administrative Code for Vegetation Removal and Site
Filling
Initiation The applicant files a “Vegetation Removal Permit” application with the Natural
Resources DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps
for initiating an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Detailed location and description of property;
• Directions to subject site;
• c. Reason for proposed removal and brief description of the
vegetation to be removed;
• d. Total acreage to be removed;
• e. Proposed method of vegetation removal; and
• f. Proposed methods to protect vegetation to be preserved.
4. Proof of Ownership.
5. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application and
affirmation of compliance with the conditions of the permit.
6. A generalized vegetation inventory which includes:
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• a. Generalized vegetation inventory superimposed on a current
aerial. A generalized vegetation inventory shall show the
approximate location and extent of vegetation on the site. The
inventory shall be based upon the most current available
information. The inventory shall be in the form of an aerial or a
field survey, and may be accompanied by photographs illustrating
typical areas of vegetation referenced to positions on the aerial or
survey, but shall clearly indicate habitat types and protected
vegetation. The generalized vegetation inventory shall be prepared
in some manner which clearly illustrates the relationships between
the areas of vegetation and the proposed site improvements.
• b. Generalized written assessment and evaluation, if requested.
The generalized vegetation inventory shall be accompanied by a
brief written assessment of the plant communities which have
been identified on the site. The assessment shall include an
evaluation of character and quality of the plant communities
identified, including their rarity, viability, and such other physical
characteristics and factors that may affect their preservation, and
presence of any bald eagle nests. The inventory assessment and
evaluation shall be prepared by a person knowledgeable in the
identification and evaluation of vegetative resources, such as a
forester, biologist, ecologist, horticulturist, landscape architect, or
certified nurseryman.
• c. Reasonable additional information. The County Manager or
designee may require that the application include additional
information which is reasonable and necessary to demonstrate
compliance with the criteria in LDC section 3.05.04 and 3.05.05.
7. A site plan which depicts the following:
• a. Property dimensions;
• b. Location of existing infrastructure and alterations;
• c. Location of proposed structures, infrastructure, and
alterations;
• d. The location and species of all protected vegetation. Large
stands of a single species, such as cypress heads, may be indicated
as a group with an approximate number or area;
• e. Designation of all protected vegetation proposed for removal;
and
• f. Location and details of protective barricading of the
vegetation to be retained.
8. Affidavit of Authorization.
9. County Permits: All County permits and necessary applications requiring
County approval and other permitting and construction related items,
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including but not limited to the following, shall be submitted and approved
with the Vegetation Removal Permit:
• a. Building permits (except in accordance with LDC subsection
4.06.04 A);
• b. Special Treatment (ST) development permits; and
• c. Any other required county approvals.
910.Non-County Permits: All non-County permits, including but not limiting to
the following, shall be submitted prior to vegetation removal:
• a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits;
• b. Florida DEP permits or exemptions;
• c. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permits or exemptions;
• d. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission permits or
exemptions;
• e. SFWMD permits or exemptions; and
• f. Other applicable agency reviews or permits or exemptions.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Natural Resources Department will review the application for
completeness. The completed application packet must be accompanied with
the required fee. The tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) will be assigned to
the petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information
regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Natural Resources DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will approve,
approve with conditions, or deny the permit based on criteria in LDC section
3.05.05.
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E.5 Vegetation Removal and Site Filling Permit (VRSFP)
Reference LDC section 4.06.04.
Applicability This process applies to a request to clear and fill land for residential, commercial,
or industrial lots or building sites where lakes are excavated within a PUD or
project, and where an approved SDP, SIP, or PPL has identified the lot or site for
future development.
Pursuant to LDC section 4.06.04 the VRSFP does not apply to the Golden Gate
Estates subdivision.
See LDC section 3.05.02 for exemptions for vegetation clearing.
See Chapter 5 D. for Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plats.
Initiation The applicant files a “Vegetation Removal and Site Filling Application” with the
Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Legal description of the subject property.Property information, including:
a. Legal description of the subject property;
b. Detailed location and description of the subject property; and
c. Reason for proposed clearing/filling.
4. Detailed location and description of the subject property.
5. Reason for proposed clearing/filling.
64. Disclosure of ownership.
75. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application and affirmation
of compliance with the conditions of the permit;
86. Site Filling/Grading Plan, if requested.
97. Site re-vegetation plan, if requested.
108.Site Stabilization Plan for areas impacted by vegetation removal and/or site
filling.
119.Vegetation removal requirements, if requested.
1210. Site plan with area requested for clearing delineated.
1311. A Vegetation Relocation Plan, if applicable. See LDC subsection 3.05.05 H.
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1412. A management plan, if applicable.
1513. Environmental Data Requirements, See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
1614. Generalized vegetation inventory, which includes:
• a. Generalized vegetation inventory superimposed on a current
aerial. A generalized vegetation inventory shall show the
approximate location and extent of vegetation on the site. The
inventory shall be based upon the most current available
information. The inventory shall be in the form of an aerial or a field
survey, and may be accompanied by photographs illustrating typical
areas of vegetation referenced to positions on the aerial or survey,
but shall clearly indicate habitat types and protected vegetation. The
generalized vegetation inventory shall be prepared in some manner
which clearly illustrates the relationships between the areas of
vegetation and the proposed site improvements.
• d. Generalized written assessment and evaluation. The generalized
vegetation inventory shall be accompanied by a brief written
assessment of the plant communities which have been identified on
the site. The assessment shall include an evaluation of character and
quality of the plant communities identified, including their rarity,
viability, and such other physical characteristics and factors that may
affect their preservation, and presence of any bald eagle nests. The
inventory assessment and evaluation shall be prepared by a person
knowledgeable in the identification and evaluation of vegetative
resources, such as a forester, biologist, ecologist, horticulturist,
landscape architect, or certified nurseryman.
• c. Reasonable additional information. The County Manager or
designee may require that the application include additional
information which is reasonable and necessary to demonstrate
compliance with the criteria in LDC section 3.05.04 and 3.05.05.
15. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for
completeness. The completed application packet must be accompanied with the
required fee. The tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) will be assigned to the
petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future
correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information
regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Posting of a bond A bond, letter of credit, or cash bond shall be posted for a permit within a
subdivision, pursuant to LDC subsection 4.06.04. A.3.e.
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Review Process The Engineering Services and Natural Resources DepartmentsDevelopment
Review Division will approve, approve with conditions, or deny the permit based
on criteria in LDC subsection 4.06.04 A.
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F. Mixed Use Project – Administrative Approval
Reference LDC sections 10.02.15 and 4.02.16 and 10.02.15.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for a mixed use project (MUP) within the Bayshore
Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area that is not seeking a Density Bonus and/or is
eligible for administrative deviations pursuant to LDC subsections 10.02.15 A.1 and
10.02.15 B.
Eligible Applicants Property owners in the following zoning districts:
• a. Bayshore Mixed Use District, Neighborhood Commercial (BMUD -NC)
Subdistrict
• b. Bayshore Mixed Use District, Waterfront (BMUD-W) Subdistrict
• c. Gateway Triangle Mixed Use District Overlay, Mixed Use District
(GTMUD-MXD) Subdistrict.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Mixed Use Project Plan (MUP) – Administrative Approval”
application with the Development Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.15 A.1.b, MUPs that may be administratively approved
shall follow the applicable submittal requirements of a site development plan. See
Chapter 4 I. of the Administrative Code for additional information.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XXX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Staff Review
Process
The Development Review Division will review the application, identify whether additional
materials are needed and prepare a letter of approval or denial utilizing the criteria
identified in the LDC subsection 10.02.15 A.1. and 10.02.15 B.
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Appeals Administrative appeals shall be in accordance with the Code of Laws and Ordinances
section 250-58.
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G. Official Interpretation of the Land Development Code
Reference LDC section 1.06.01 and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 P.
Applicability Any affected person, resident, developer, land owner, or entity that is subject to the
LDC may make a request to clarify the requirements for d evelopment approval or the
meaning of a particular term, phrase, or requirement of the LDC.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Official Interpretation” with the Planning &
Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Request details, pursuant to LDC section 1.06.01:
• a. Each request must identify the specific LDC citation to be
interpreted; and
• b. A request for interpretation may contain no more than 3 issues or
questions. The request must not contain a single question with more
than three sub-issues or questions. If it is determined by the
appropriate official that the request for interpretation contains more
than three issues, the applicant will be required to submit a separate
request accompanied by the applicable fees.
3. An interpretation of the request prepared by the applicant. The interpretation
shall include justification for the request.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive an electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and
processing steps of the application.
Notice – For
interpretation of
County wide
application of the
GMP and LDC
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code
for additional notice information.
1. Newspaper Advertisements: Upon issuance of the interpretation, the County
Manager or designee shall provide a legal advertisement that is published in a
newspaper of general circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Brief summary of interpretation;
• b. Location of affected property; and
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• c. Appeal time frame.
Notice- For
interpretations
affecting a specific
parcel of land
Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code
for additional notice information.
1. Notification of affected property owner: If an official interpretation has been
requested by an affected party other than the property owner, Collier County
shall notify the property owner that an official interpretation has been
requested.
2. Mailed Notice: Upon issuance of the interpretation, the County Manager or
designee shall provide written notice of the interpretation to property owners
within 300 feet of the property lines of the land for which the interpretation is
requested.
3. Newspaper Advertisements: Upon issuance of the interpretation, the County
Manager or designee shall provide for a legal advertisement that is published in
a newspaper of general circulation. The advertisement shall include at a
minimum:
• a. Brief summary of interpretation;
• b. Location of affected property;
• c. Appeal time frame; and
• d. Project Location Map, if site specific.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process 1. The Planning & Zoning Division shall determine whether the request is
complete. If the DepartmentDivision determines that the request is not
complete, the DepartmentDivision shall identify the deficiencies in a written
notice to the applicant. The DepartmentDivision shall take no further action on
the request for the official interpretation until the deficiencies are addressed.
2. After the request for the official interpretation is complete, the County
Manager or designee shall review and evaluate the request in light of the
Growth Management Plan and LDC, as applicable, and render an official
interpretation.
3. The County Manager or designee may consult with the county attor ney and
other county departments before rendering an interpretation. Prior to the
release of the official interpretation to the applicant, the official interpretation
shall be reviewed by the county attorney for legal form and sufficiency.
4. The interpretation shall be in writing and shall be sent to the applicant by
certified mail with a return receipt requested.
Timing Pursuant to LDC section, oOfficial interpretations shall be rendered within 45 days of
issuance of a determination of completeness.
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Official Record The County Manager or designee shall maintain an official record of all
interpretations rendered. The official interpretations shall be available for public
inspection during normal business hours.
Appeals An official interpretation may be appealed to the BZA by the applicant, affected
property owner, aggrieved, or adversely affected party within 30 days from the
receipt by the applicant or affected property owner of the written official
interpretation or within 30 days of the newspaper publication. See Chapter 3 A. of
the Administrative Code.
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H. Sign Permit
Reference LDC section 5.06.00.
Applicability This procedure applies to any construction, installation, rebuilding, reconstruction,
relocation, alteration, or change in the sign, including a change in the grap hics or message
of any sign.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a Sign Permit application with the Operations & Regulatory
Management DepartmentDivision.
The Sign Permit can be downloaded from the Collier County website by following this link:
http://www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=3428.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
Submittal Credentials: All drawings, plans, and specifications for pole signs, projecting
signs, and any ground sign over 32 square feet or 8 feet in height shall be submitted
by a Florida certified design professional.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Notarized approval letter from property owner or management company.
3. The legal description and the street address of the property upon which the sign is to
be erected.
4. The dimensions of the sign including height.
5. The graphics/message to be placed on the sign face.
6. If the sign or sign graphics/message is illuminated or electronically operated, the
technical means by which this is to be accomplished.
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Additional
Requirements for
Wall Signs
In addition to the application contents mentioned above, applications for a Wall Sign
must also include the following, pursuant to LDC section 5.06.11:
1. Two copies of the Construction Drawings, that includesincluding:
• a. The mMethod of attachment or Engineering;
• b. Color rendering; and
• c. Dimensions of signage.
2. Two copies of the Elevation Drawings, that demonstratesincluding:
• a. Identifying tThe height and width of the unit or building;
• b. The pPlacement of sign on elevation; and
• c. The 10 percent clear area; and.
• Site plan showing location if more than 1 wall sign is applied for See
Freestanding Sign site plan requirements below.
3. Two copies of a floor plan showing units and placement of sign(s).
4. When more than 1 wall sign is applied for, two copies of a site plan showing the
location and placement of the sign on the building.
Additional
Requirements for
Freestanding Signs
In addition to the application contents mentioned above, applications for a Fr eestanding
Sign must also include the following, pursuant to LDC section 5.06.11:
1. Two copies of the Construction Drawings, including:
• a. Method of attachment or Engineering;
• b. Color rendering; and
• c. Dimensions of signage.
2. Two copies of the Site Plans, including showing the following:
• a. Showing The location and placement of the sign;
• b. Showing sSetbacks from the sign to property lines; and
• c. Showing rRoad frontage dimensions.; and
• Showing location.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Operations and Regulatory Management Department will review the application for
completeness. After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with
the required fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the
applicant that the permit is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a
receipt for the payment and the tracking number assigned to the permit. This permit
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
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Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Operations and Regulatory Management DepartmentDivision will review the
application utilizing the criteria identified in LDC section 5.06.00.
Permit Number
Displayed
Following approval, only the current permit number shall be displayed or affixed at the
base of the sign, or sign structure, and
• a. Shall have the same life expectancy as the sign;
• b. Shall be clearly legible to a person standing five feet in front of the base
of the sign; and
• c. Shall be at least one-half inch (½”) in height.
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I. Site Development Plan
I.1. Conceptual Site Plan (CSP)
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.03 C.
Applicability This procedure applies to any request for a Conceptual Site Plan, which is designed to be
an informal review and approval process that may precede a Site Development Plan
approval.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Conceptual Site Plan (CSP)” with the Development
Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Narrative description of the project.
3. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Assigned project planner; and
• d. Total acreage of subject site.
4. Two site plans, drawn to scale, showing the location of proposed infrastructure and
buildings, zoning and land use of subject and surrounding properties, and r equired
perimeter landscape buffer and building setbacks, including:
• a. A table showing the required and provided setbacks and separation of
structures, with a reference to the applicable ordinance from which these
requirements are taken;
• b. A table showing parking calculations, and number of spaces required
and provided;
• c. For residential projects, a table showing the permitted density and the
number of units provided, including the minimum floor per dwelling unit
required and provided; and
• d. A note on the site plan stating that: “Site geometry, parking, setbacks,
and landscape buffers shall meet the Collier County LDC and/or applicable
PUD ordinance requirements.”
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. The
completed application packet must be accompanied with the required fee. The tracking
number (i.e., PL201200000) will be assigned to the petition. This petition tracking
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number should be noted on all future corresponden ce regarding the petition.See
Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of the
application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & ZoningDevelopment Review Division will review the application, identify
whether additional materials are needed and review the application for compliance with
LDC section 10.02.03 and other provisions of the LDC.
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I.2. Site Development Plans (SDP)
Reference LDC section 10.02.03 and other provisions of the LDC.
Applicability All development is subject to this subchapter, unless it is exempt pursuant to LDC
subsection 10.02.03 A.3.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required unless waived by the County Manager or designee
at the request of the applicant, pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.03 D.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Site Development Plan” with the Development
Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents and Site
Plan Requirements
Submittal Credentials: The engineering plans shall be signed and sealed by the
applicant’s professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Florida. The
landscape plans shall be signed and sealed by a landscape architect registered
in the State of Florida. For projects subject to LDC section 5.05.08, architectural
drawings, shall be signed and sealed by a licensed architect, registered in the
State of Florida.
Sheet size: The site development plan and the cover sheet shall be prepared on a
maximum size sheet measuring 24 inches by 36 inches, drawn to scale.
The application shall include the following, if applicable:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Warrant deed.
4. Property information, including:
• Project title;
• Legal description;
• Property identification number;
• Section, township and range;
• Subdivision name, unit, lot and block; and
• Scale, north arrow, and date.
5. Electronic copies of all documents.
6. Proof of ownership, including a copy of the recorded deed, contract for sale or
agreement for sale, or a notarized statement of ownership clearly demonstrating
ownership and control of the subject lot or parcel of land.
• The applicant shall also present a notarized letter of authorization from the
property owner(s) designating the applicant as the agent acting on behalf
of the owner(s).
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7. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
8. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment Information.
9. PUD Monitoring Report and Schedule, if applicable.
10. A Cover Sheet with the following information:
• The project title and the name, address and phone number of the firm or
agent preparing the plans and the name, address and telephone number of
the property owner;
• Zoning designation of the subject property. In the event that the property is
zoned PUD, the name of the PUD and the number of the ordinance
approving the PUD;
• Vicinity map clearly identifying the location of the development and its
relationship to the surrounding community; and
• A legal description and the property appraiser's property identification
number(s)/folio number(s) for the subject property or properties.
11. The following information shall be set forth on the site development plan
and/or on a separate data sheet used exclusively for that purpose:
• A narrative statement on the plan identifying the provisions of ownership
and maintenance of all common areas, open space, preservation areas,
private streets, and easements;
• A site summary in chart form which shall include the following information,
with development and dimensional standards based on the provisions of
the LDC and/or applicable PUD ordinance:
o Total site acreage;
o Total square footage of impervious area (including all parking areas,
drive-aisles, and internal streets) and its percentage of the total site
area;
o Total square footage of landscape area/open space and its percentage
of the total site area;
o For projects that include residential uses, total number of units,
density, units per acre, and a unit breakdown by square footage and
number of bedrooms, as well as minimum/maximum (as applicable)
floor area required and floor area proposed;
o For projects that include non-residential uses, total building footage
and a square footage breakdown by use (i.e., office, retail, storage,
etc.) and its percentage of the total building; for hotels and motels, the
minimum/maximum (as applicable) floor area, or proposed floor area
ratio, required, and floor areas;
o All required and provided setbacks and separations between buildings
and structures in matrix form;
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o Maximum zoned building height allowed and actual building height as
defined in LDC section 1.08.00;
o Zoning and land use of the subject property and adjacent properties,
including properties abutting an adjacent right-of-way or right-of-way
easement; and
o North arrow, scale, and date.
• A parking summary in matrix form which shall include:
o Type of use;
o Total square footage per use;
o Required parking ratio, number of standard spaces required by use,
and number provided;
o Number of loading spaces required and provided (if applicable); and
o Total number of spaces provided by use.
• The following building construction information must be included in the
SDP packet:
o Information in the Standard Building Code, type of construction,
number of stories, total square footage under roof, occupancy/use and
fire sprinkler intentions of all proposed structures so that a needed fire
flow may be determined;
o A fire hydrant flow test report from the applicable fire district for the
closest hydrant(s) to the project so that the available fire flow may be
determined; and
o Location of existing and proposed fire hydrants.
• Illustrative information accurately depicted unless waived at the pre-
application meeting:
o A boundary survey, prepared by a professional surveyor, showing the
location and dimensions of all property lines, existing streets or roads,
easements, rights-of-way, and areas dedicated to the public. This
survey shall be accompanied either by an attorney's opinion of title, or
by a sworn statement from the property owner(s) stating that he or
she has provided sufficient information to the surveyor to allow the
accurate depiction of the above information on the survey;
o Name, alignment and existing/proposed rights-of-way of all streets
which border the development (including raised islands, striping,
right/left turn lanes, median cuts and nearby intersections), the
location of all existing driveways or access points on the opposite sides
of all streets which border the development, and the location of all
traffic calming devices;
o Location and configuration of all development ingress and egress
points;
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o Location and arrangement of all proposed buildings (including existing
buildings that are to remain);
o Location and configuration of all parking and loading areas;
o Name, alignment, and existing/proposed right-of-way of all internal
streets and alleys;
o Directional movement of internal vehicular traffic and its separation
from pedestrian traffic;
o Location and configuration of recreational facilities (including related
buildings, golf course areas, tennis courts, pools, etc.);
o Location and general configuration of all water and drainage
retention/detention areas as well as all existing and proposed
easements, and water and sewer lines intended to serve the
development;
o Location and general configuration of such natural features as
preservation/conservation areas, water bodies, and wetlands;
o Location of emergency access lanes, fire hydrants and fire lanes;
o Location of all handicapped parking spaces;
o Location of trash enclosures;
o Location and heights of proposed walls or fences; and
o Accurate dimensions which include the following:
▪ All building setbacks;
▪ Distance between buildings and accessory structures;
▪ Width of all internal streets;
▪ All parking areas and drive-aisles; and
▪ Landscape areas adjacent to all vehicular drives, interior
property lines and all parking areas.
o Traffic circulation, signing and marking plan, to include outside and
inside radii for all turn movements using a common pivot point for
both radii at each location;
o Access Management Exhibit, identifying existing and proposed access
points, nearest U turns and legal access to the site;
o Roadway elevations; and
o Any additional relevant information required by the Development
Review.
12. Architectural Plans. See Chapter 4.A of the Administrative Code for
Architectural Plan submittals. The plans shall also include:
• If proposed, dumpster enclosure details depicting height and material and
color of walls and gates; and
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• If proposed, light pole details depicting height and colors of pole and
housing.
13. Stormwater management information as follows:
• The South Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource
Permit or General Permit number, if obtained;
• Stormwater management control structure(s) location (referenced to State
Plane Coordinates, Florida East Zone, North American Datum 1983 (NAD
'83), latest adjustment);
• Stormwater management control elevation(s) and overflow elevation(s)
(referenced to the North American Vertical Datum, 1988 (NAVD '88), latest
adjustment), and NGVD;
• Twenty-five-year/3-day design discharge at control structure(s);
• Drainage calculations, including pipe sizing calculations;
• Estimated cost of construction of roadways, paving, and drainage;
• Engineer’s Report with Assumptions and Explanations;
• Engineering Review Checklist, signed by a professional engineer;
• Hydraulic Grade Line Pipe calculations for culverts; and
• Streetlight plan, for multi-family housing.
14. For residential projects subject to the provisions of LDC section 10.04.09, a
completed School Impact Analysis (SIA) application, location map and review fee.
15. Certificate of Adequate Public Facilities application, if applicable.
16. Landscaping Plan. A landscape plan which shall contain the following:
• Landscape summary. A landscape summary in matrix form which shall
include:
o Graphic symbol to indicate each type of plant material;
o Botanical name;
o Common name;
o Total number of each type of plant material;
o Height and spread of each type of plant material; and
o Spacing of each type of plant material.
• Illustrative information. Illustrative information consisting of the following
shall be accurately depicted on the landscape plan:
o The location, configuration, and arrangement of all proposed buildings,
internal streets and parking areas as reflected on the site plan;
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o The location and dimensions of all proposed landscaped areas with
appropriate graphic symbols including existing trees that are being
credited toward the development's landscaping requirements;
o Location and configuration of all special or textured paving areas;
o Provisions for site irrigation; and
o Any additional relevant information as may be required by the County
Manager or designee.
17. Vegetation inventory. A generalized vegetation inventory of the property shall
be required to the extent necessary, as determined at the pre-application meeting,
indicating the approximate location, densities and species of the following:
• Upland, wetland and estuarine vegetation including prohibited exotic
vegetation, mapped using FLUCFCS terminology;
• Any type of vegetation identified for preservation;
• Conservation easement including signed and sealed legal description and
boundary survey for preserve, include protective language, and provide a
sketch and description in construction plans.
• Projects containing the following shall provide a survey identifying species
and locations on a current aerial photograph at a scale of 1 inch equals 200
feet or larger or superimposed on the site plan:
o Plants specified to remain in place or to be transplanted to other
locations on the property as specified in the applicable development
order.
o Specimen trees designated by the BCC, pursuant to LDC section
3.05.09.
o State or federal rare, threatened or endangered plan species surveyed
according to accepted Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service methods.
o Existing trees that may be credited toward the development's
landscaping requirements.
• For proposed site alteration(s) within the coastal zone as depicted on the
future land use map, in addition to the foregoing requirements, the
vegetation inventory shall depict the categories of impact in accordance
with LDC sections 3.03.03-3.03.04.
18. A recent aerial photo shall be provided at the same scale as the plan delineating
the development boundaries, unless waived at the pre-application meeting.
19. Density bonus. If a residential bonus is requested, as provided for in the Growth
Management Plan, a certified survey that clearly illustrates the location and relationship
of the development to the appropriate activity center and the related activity band shall
be required.
20. Building plans. Plans showing proposed building footprints, spatial relationship
to one another when there are multiple buildings and building heights.
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21. Traffic Impact Study. See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
22. Soil erosion and sediment control plan. See Chapter 7 of the Administrative
Code.
23. Construction Plans. Detailed on-site and off-site infrastructure improvement
plans and construction documents prepared in conformance with the design standards
identified in LDC section 10.02.04 and any current county ordinances, regulations,
policies and procedures, which consist of, but are not limited to, the following items:
• A cover sheet setting forth the development name, applicant name, name
of Engineering firm, and vicinity map;
• Improvements for water and sewer service as needed or as may have been
specified during a site development plan review prepared in conformance
with the Utilities Standards and Procedures Ordinance, 2004-31, as
amended;
• Improvements for roadway, motor vehicle and non-motorized circulation,
ingress and egress, parking and other transportation needs, including traffic
calming devices, required or as may have been specified during the site
development plan review, prepared in conformance with the subdivision
design requirements. Non-motorized circulation is defined as movement by
persons on foot, bicycle, or other human-powered device. Non-motorized
circulation depicting sidewalks and bicycle facilities shall be consistent with
LDC subsection 5.05.08 A.5. Cross sections and details for improvements
are required;
• The absence of obstructions in the public right-of-way shall be
demonstrated, including provisions for safe and convenient street crossing;
• Cross sections and details for improvements required in LDC subsections
6.06.02 A.7 through 6.06.02 A.9;
• Improvements for water management purposes as needed or as may have
been specified during the site development plan review, prepared in
conformance with subdivision design requirements and pursuant to South
Florida Water Management District rules, chapter 40E-4, 40E-40 and 40E-
41, Florida Administrative Code;
• Citation to the applicable technical specifications for all infrastructure
improvements to be constructed;
• Engineering design computations and reports for water, sewer, roads, and
water management facilities, as required by federal, state, and local laws
and regulations.
• Topographical map of the property including:
o Existing features, such as, watercourses, drainage ditches, lakes,
marshes.
o Existing contours or representative ground elevations at spot locations
and a minimum of 50 feet beyond the property line.
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• Benchmark locations and elevations (to both NGVD and NAVD).
• Site clearing plan and methods of vegetation protection.
• Where jurisdictional wetlands occur onsite, approved wetland jurisdictional
lines shall be shown on the construction plans.
24. County-Permits: All necessary permits and applications requiring County
approval and other permitting and construction related items, including but not limited
to the following, shall be submitted and approved with the site development plan. These
permits may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Excavation permit;
• A Collier County right-of-way permit;
• Blasting permit, prior to commencement of any blasting operation;
• Interim wastewater and/or water treatment plant construction or interim
septic system and/or private well permits prior to building permit approval;
• Any additional state and federal permits which may be required prior to
commencement of construction, addressing the impacts on jurisdictional
wetlands and habitat involving protected species;
• All other pertinent data, computations, plans, reports, and the like
necessary for the proper design and construction of the development that
may be submitted; and
• All necessary performance securities required by Collier County ordinances
in effect at the time of construction.
25. Non-County Permits: All Federal, State, and other local permits shall be
submitted prior to construction and before the pre-construction meeting. If approved by
the County Manager or designee, an applicant may submit Federal, State and local
agency permits at the pre-construction meeting.
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection water and sewer facilities
construction permit application;
• Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue either a Florida Department of
Transportation Right-of-Way permit;
• South Florida Water Management District permit, if required or, Collier
County general permit for water management prior to site development
plan approval; and
• Any additional state and federal permits which may be required prior to
commencement of construction, addressing the impacts on jurisdictional
wetlands and habitat involving protected species, such as:
o USACOE permit and exhibits. If no USACOE permit, SFWMD permit and
exhibits shall be submitted; and
o For the RFMUD, Agency accepted UMAM/WRAP scores.
1. Applicant contact information.
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2. Addressing checklist.
3. Property information, including:
a. Project title;
b. Legal description;
c. Property identification number;
d. Section, township and range;
e. Subdivision name, unit, lot and block;
f. Current zoning designation; and
g. Requested or approved zoning actions.
4. Pre-application meeting notes.
5. Electronic copies of all documents.
6. Proof of ownership, including a copy of the recorded deed, contract for sale or
agreement for sale, or a notarized statement of ownership clearly demonstrating
ownership and control of the subject lot or parcel of land.
7. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
8. Affidavit of Authorization.
9. Fee Calculation Worksheet and Review Fees, signed.
10. Cover letter describing in detail the proposed project or proposed changes, including
any discussions with the assigned planner that may be pertinent to the review of the
application, and the sheet numbers of the plans affected by the change, if applicable.
11. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment Information.
12. PUD Monitoring Report and Schedule, if applicable.
13. Architectural Plans. See Chapter 4.A of the Administrative Code for Architectural
Plan submittals. The plans shall also include:
a. If proposed, dumpster enclosure details depicting height and material and
color of walls and gates; and
b. If proposed, light pole details depicting height and colors of pole and
housing.
14. Landscape Plans. See Chapter 4.P of the Administrative Code for Landscape Plan
submittals.
15. Lighting plans signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed to practice in
the State of Florida, or by the utility provider.
16. Traffic Impact Study. See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
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17. Engineer’s Report with Assumptions and Explanations signed and sealed by a Florida
registered professional engineer, with the following information, as applicable:
a. For all developments, the following Stormwater related information:
i. Completed calculations used to design the facilities, such as: road,
water management systems, and all accessory facilities, public or
private;
ii. Drainage calculations, including 10-year 1-day; 25-year 3-day; 100-year
3-day storm routings;
iii. Detailed hydraulic grade line pipe design calculations utilized to design
the stormwater management facilities for the subdivision or
development; and
iv. Status of all other required permits including copies of information and
data submitted to the appropriate permitting agencies.
b. If within Collier County Public Utilities Service Area, the following Report
must also contain the following:
i. Estimated cost of utilities construction, Water and Sewer calculation s;
ii. Sewer Hydraulics;
iii. Lift station hydraulics to first downstream master station;
iv. Lift station buoyancy calculations;
v. Chloramine Dissipation Report; and
vi. Detailed hydraulic design calculations utilized to design water and
sewer facilities regulated by the County.
18. Geo-technical report with soil boring results.
19. Engineering Review Checklist signed and sealed by the applicant’s professional
engineer.
20. Engineer’s Opinion of probable cost (Paving, grading, and drainage).
21. For residential projects subject to the provisions of LDC section 10.04.09, a
completed School Impact Analysis (SIA) application, location map and review fee.
22. Certificate of Adequate Public Facilities application, if applicable.
23. Density bonus. If a residential bonus is requested, as provided for in the Growth
Management Plan, a certified survey that clearly illustrates the location and
relationship of the development to the appropriate activity center and the related
activity band shall be required.
24. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC Section 3.08.00 A.
25. Preserve Management Plan.
26. Completed Conservation Easement Form signed and sealed, with reference Exhibits
depicting the site, preserve area and legal descriptions, as detailed on the Ch ecklist
for Processing Conservation Easements.
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27. For proposed site alteration(s) within the coastal zone as depicted on the future land
use map, in addition to the foregoing requirements, the vegetation inventory shall
depict the categories of impact in accordance with LDC sections 3.03.03-3.03.04.
28. County-Permits: All necessary permits and applications requiring County approval
and other permitting and construction related items, including but not limited to the
following, shall be submitted and approved with the site development plan. These
permits may include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Excavation permit;
b. A Collier County right-of-way permit;
c. Blasting permit, prior to commencement of any blasting operation;
d. Interim wastewater and/or water treatment plant construction or interim
septic system and/or private well permits prior to building permit approval;
e. All other pertinent data, computations, plans, reports, and the like
necessary for the proper design and construction of the development that
may be submitted; and
f. All necessary performance securities required by Collier County ordinances
in effect at the time of construction.
29. Non-County Permits: All Federal, State, and other local permits shall be submitted
prior to construction and before the pre-construction meeting. If approved by the
County Manager or designee, an applicant may submit Federal, State and local
agency permits at the pre-construction meeting.
a. Florida Department of Environmental Protection water an d sewer facilities
construction permit application;
b. Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue a Florida Department of Transportation
Right-of-Way permit;
c. Florida Department of Environmental Protection or South Florida Water
Management District Environmental Resource Permit, if required or, Collier
County general permit for water management prior to site development
plan approval; and
d. Any additional state and federal permits which may be required prior to
commencement of construction, addressing the impacts on jurisdictional
wetlands and habitat involving protected species, such as:
i. USACOE permit and exhibits. If no USACOE permit, SFWMD permit and
exhibits shall be submitted; and
ii. For the RFMUD, Agency accepted UMAM/WRAP scores.
Site Development
Plan Requirements
Submittal Credentials: The engineering plans shall be signed and sealed by the
applicant’s professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
Sheet size: The site development plan and the cover sheet shall be prepared on a
maximum size sheet measuring 24 inches by 36 inches, drawn to scale.
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The site plan shall include the following, if applicable:
1. A Cover Sheet with the following information:
a. The project title;
b. Applicant contact information;
c. Name, address and telephone number of the property owner;
b. Zoning designation (if zoned PUD, include PUD Ordinance number and
Development Commitment Information);
c. Vicinity map clearly identifying the location of the development and its
relationship to the surrounding community; and
d. Legal description; and
e. Property identification number(s) for the subject property.
2. On the cover sheet or following page, provide information on the Standard Building
Code, type of construction, number of stories, total square footage under roof,
occupancy/use and fire sprinkler intentions of all proposed structures so that a
needed fire flow may be determined.
3. A narrative statement on the plan identifying the provisions of ownership and
maintenance of all common areas, open space, preservation areas, private streets,
and easements.
4. A site summary in chart form which shall include the following information, with
development and dimensional standards based on the provisions o f the LDC and/or
applicable PUD ordinance:
a. Total site acreage;
b. Total square footage of impervious area (including all parking areas, drive-
aisles, and internal streets) and its percentage of the total site area; and
c. Total square footage of landscape area/open space and its percentage of
the total site area.
5. For projects that include residential uses, total number of units, density, units per
acre, and a unit breakdown by square footage and number of bedrooms, as well as
minimum/maximum (as applicable) floor area required and floor area proposed.
6. For projects that include non-residential uses, total building footage and a square
footage breakdown by use (i.e., office, retail, storage, etc.) and its percentage of the
total building; for hotels and motels, the minimum/maximum (as applicable) floor
area, or proposed floor area ratio, required, and floor areas.
7. A development standards table which shall include the following:
a. All required and provided setbacks and separations between buildings and
structures in matrix form; and
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b. Maximum allowed zoned and actual building height, and the provided
zoned and actual building height, as defined in LDC section 1.08.00.
8. Zoning and land use of the subject property and adjacent properties, including
properties abutting an adjacent right-of-way or right-of-way easement.
9. North arrow, bar scale, and date.
10. A parking summary in matrix form which shall include:
a. Type of use;
b. Total square footage per use;
c. Required parking ratio, number of standard spaces and handicapped
spaces required by use, and number provided;
d. Number of loading spaces required and provided, if applicable; and
e. Number of required and provided bicycle parking spaces.
11. A fire hydrant flow test report, no more than 6 months old, from the applicable fire
district for the closest hydrant(s) to the project.
12. Location of existing and proposed fire hydrants.
13. A recent aerial photo shall be provided at the same scale as the plan delineating the
development boundaries, unless waived at the pre-application meeting.
14. Soil erosion and sediment control plan. See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
15. A boundary and topographic survey, less than 6 months old and prepared by a
professional surveyor, showing the location and dimensions of all property lines,
existing streets or roads, easements, rights-of-way, and areas dedicated to the
public. This survey shall be accompanied either by an attorney's Opinion of Titl e, or
by a sworn statement from the property owner(s) stating that he or she has
provided sufficient information to the surveyor to allow the accurate depiction of
the above information on the survey.
16. Name, alignment of existing/proposed rights-of-way of all internal streets, alleys,
and streets which border the development (including raised islands, striping,
right/left turn lanes, nearest U turns, median cuts and nearby intersections).
17. Location and configuration of all development ingress and egress points.
18. Location of all existing driveways or access points on the opposite sides of all streets
which border the development, and the location of all traffic calming devices.
19. Directional movement of internal vehicular traffic and its separation from pedestrian
traffic.
20. Traffic circulation, signing and marking plan, to include outside and inside radii for al l
turn movements using a common pivot point for both radii at each location.
21. Roadway elevations.
22. Location of emergency access lanes, fire hydrants and fire lanes.
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23. Location and configuration of all parking and loading areas.
24. Location of all handicapped parking spaces.
25. Location and configuration of recreational facilities (including related buildings, golf
course areas, tennis courts, pools, etc.).
26. Location and general configuration of all water and drainage retention/detention
areas as well as all existing and proposed easements, and water and sewer lines
intended to serve the development.
27. Location and general configuration of such natural features as
preservation/conservation areas, water bodies, and wetlands.
28. Location of trash enclosures.
29. Location, height, and material type of proposed walls or fences.
30. Location and arrangement of all proposed buildings (including existing buildings that
are to remain).
31. Accurate dimensions which include the following:
a. All building setbacks;
b. Distance between buildings and accessory structures;
c. Width of all internal streets; and
d. All parking areas and drive-aisles.
32. Stormwater management information as follows:
a. The South Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource
Permit or General Permit number, if obtained;
b. Stormwater management control structure(s) location (referenced to State
Plane Coordinates, Florida East Zone, North American Datum 1983 (NAD
'83), latest adjustment);
c. Stormwater management control elevation(s) and overflow elevation(s)
(referenced to the North American Vertical Datum, 1988 (NAVD '88), latest
adjustment), and NGVD; and
d. Twenty-five-year/3-day design discharge at control structure(s).
33. Any additional relevant information required by the Development Review Division.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
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Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and approve, approve with
conditions or deny the application utilizing the criteria identified in the applicable LDC
sections.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Engineering Services
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division prior to the commencement of construction.
All Federal, State, and local permits shall be submitted prior to construction and before
the pre-construction meeting. If approved by the County Manager or designee, an
applicant may submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-construction
meeting.
The following permits, if applicable, require final approval and issuance prior to the
County pre-construction meeting:
1. Florida Department of Transportation Right-Of-Way Construction Permit.
2. Collier County right-of-way [ROW] permit.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the final site development plan has been approved by the County Manager or
designee for compliance with the LDC as provided in section 10.02.03, the applicant's
professional engineer shall submit:
1. Digitally created construction/site plan documents, and
2. 1 disk (CDROM) of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital data to be
submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered in the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET)
units; as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information
shall have a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad
(DWG) or Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common
naming conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—
EOP, etc.). For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily
understood by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite
annotation) shall be drawn on a unique information layer, with all linework
pertaining to the property feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines
that form the parcel boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations
pertaining to property information shall be on a unique layer. Example: Lot
dimensions—Lottxt layer.
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I.3. Site Improvement Plan (SIP)
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.03 E and other provisions of the LDC.
Applicability This procedure applies to a site improvement plan (SIP) request. A SIP must meet all of
the criteria in LDC subsection 10.02.03 E.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is required unless waived by the County Manager or designee
at the request of the applicant, pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.03 E.
Initiation The applicant files a “Site Improvement Plan Application” with the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents and Site
Plan Requirements
Submittal Credentials: Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.03 E, the engineering plans shall
be signed and sealed by the applicant’s professional engineer licensed to
practice in the State of Florida. For projects subject to LDC section 5.05.08,
architectural drawings, shall be signed and sealed by a licensed architect,
registered in the State of Florida. Landscape plans shall be signed and sealed by
licensed landscape architect, registered in State of Florida.
Sheet size: The site improvement plan and the cover sheet shall be prepared on a
maximum size sheet measuring 24 inches by 36 inches drawn to scale.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Property information, including:
• a. Project title;
• b. Legal description;
• c. Property identification number;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision name, unit, lot and block; and
• f. Scale, north arrow, and date.
4. Zoning designation of the subject and adjacent sites and the proposed use of the
subject site.
5. Detail of requested changes.
64. Cover letter briefly explaining the projectdescribing in detail the proposed project or
proposed changes, including any discussions with the assigned planner that may be
pertinent to the review of the application, and the sheet numbers of the plans
affected by the change, if applicable.
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75. A copy of the last recorded deed, contract for sale or agreement for sale, or a
notarized statement of ownership clearly demonstrating ownership and control of
the subject lot or parcel of lan d. The applicant shall also present a notarized letter
of authorization from the property owners(s) designating the applicant as the agent
acting on behalf of the owner(s).
6. A Cover Sheet with the following information:
a. The project title;
b. Applicant contact information;
c. Name, address and telephone number of the property owner;
d. Zoning designation (if zoned PUD, include PUD Ordinance number and
Development Commitment Information);
e. Vicinity map clearly identifying the location of the development and its
relationship to the surrounding community; and
f. Legal description; and
g. Property identification number(s) for the subject property.
8. Location, configuration, and dimensions of all building and lot improvements.
9. Location and configuration of parking and loading areas, and the directional
movement of internal vehicle traffic.
10. Location and dimension of access point(s) to the site.
11. Parking summary in matrix form, indicating the required and provided parking for
each existing and proposed use.
12. Location and configuration of handicapped parking facilities and building
accessibility features.
13. Location, dimension, and configuration of existing water management facilities.;
14. Location of trash enclosures.
15. Location of existing and proposed landscaping with specifications as to size,
quantity, and type of vegetation.
16. All required and provided setbacks and separations between structures in matrix
form.
7. The following information shall be depicted on the site plan:
a. Bar scale and north arrow;
b. Location, configuration, and dimensions of all building and lot
improvements;
c. Location and configuration of parking and loading areas, and the directional
movement of internal vehicle traffic;
d. Location and dimension of access point(s) to the site;
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e. Parking summary in matrix form, indicating the required and provided
parking for each existing and proposed use;
f. Location and configuration of handicapped parking facilities and building
accessibility features;
g. Location, dimension, and configuration of existing water management
facilities;
h. All required and provided setbacks and separations between structures in
matrix form;
i. A site summary in chart form which shall include the following information,
with development and dimensional standards based on the provisions of
the LDC and/or applicable PUD ordinance:
i. Total site acreage;
ii. Total square footage of impervious area (including all parking areas,
drive-aisles, and internal streets) and its percentage of the total site
area; and
iii. Total square footage of landscape area/open space and its percentage
of the total site area.
j. Site clearing plan/vegetation inventory, if required.
8. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
9. Architectural Plans, if required. See Chapter 4.A of the Administrative Code for
Architectural Plan submittals.
10. Landscape Plans, if required. See Chapter 4.P of the Administrative Code for
Landscape Plan submittals.
11. Boundary and topographic survey, if required.
12. Engineer’s Report with Assumptions and Explanations, if required.
13 Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (OPC) signed and sealed, if required.
14. Affidavit of Authorization.
157. Any additional relevant information as may be required by the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
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Public Hearing No public hearing required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and approve, approve with
conditions or deny the application utilizing the criteria identified in the applicable LDC
sections.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting is not required. However, all Federal, State, and local permits
shall be submitted prior to construction. If approved by the County Manager or
designee, an applicant may submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-
construction meeting.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the final site development plan has been approved by the County Manager or
designee for compliance with the LDC as provided in section 10.02.03, the applicant's
professional engineer shall submit:
1. Digitally created construction/site plan documents, and
2. 1 disk (CDROM) of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital data to be
submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered in the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET)
units; as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information
shall have a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad
(DWG) or Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common
naming conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—
EOP, etc.). For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily
understood by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite
annotation) shall be drawn on a unique information layer, with all linework
pertaining to the property feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines
that form the parcel boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations
pertaining to property information shall be on a unique layer. Example: Lot
dimensions—Lottxt layer.
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I.3.a. Immokalee Nonconforming Mobile Home Parks or Mobile Home Sites - Existing
Conditions Site Improvement Plan
Reference LDC subsection 2.03.07 G.6.
Applicability This procedure applies to mobile home parks or mobile home sites pursuing an existing
conditions site improvement plan and which meet the criteria established in LDC section
2.03.07 G.6.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is required unless waived by the County Manager or designee
at the request of the applicant, pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.03 E.2.
Initiation The applicant files an “Existing Conditions Site Improvement Plan Application” with the
Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents and Site
Plan Requirements
Submittal Credentials: The site improvement plan, as described below, is not required to
be signed and sealed by a Professional Surveyor and Mapper or a professional engineer.
The specific purpose survey, as described below, shall be signed and sealed by a
Professional Surveyor and Mapper.
Sheet size: The cover sheet and site improvement plan shall be prepared on a size sheet
measuring 24 inches by 36 inches and drawn to scale.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Cover letter briefly explaining the project.
4. A copy of the last recorded deed, contract for sale or agreement for sale, or a
notarized statement demonstrating ownership and/or control of the mobile home
park or mobile home site or parcel of land.
5. Site improvement plan shall include:
• a. Cover Sheet with the following information:
o i. The pProject title and the name, address and phone number of the
preparer of the plans;
o ii. Applicant contact information;
o iii. Name, address and telephone number of the property owner;
o iv. Zoning designation of the subject property and adjacent sites;
o v. Vicinity map clearly identifying the location of the development
within the Immokalee Urban Overlay and its relationship to the
surrounding community;
o vi. The property appraiser’s property identification number(s) /folio
number(s) for the subject property; and
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o vii. Bar Scale, north arrow, and date;
o viii. Acreage of site;
o ix. Number of mobile home units; and
o x. Number of vacant lots;.
• b. Illustration of existing conditions, such as:
o i. Site address of mobile home units;
o ii. Location and dimension of access point(s) to the site;
o iii. Directional movement of internal vehicle traffic;
o iv. Location and configuration of streets;
o v. Location and configuration of parking spaces and loading areas;
o vi. Location of fire hydrants and fire alarms, if any;
o vii. Location, dimension and configuration of existing infrastructure,
such as utilities, drainage facilities for the park; and
o viii. Utility connections for mobile home units.
6. Specific purpose survey shall include the following:
• a. The name and contact information of the person who prepared the site
improvement plan;
• b. Property boundaries;
• c. Location and configuration of mobile home units, vacant lots, and
other structures;
• d. Location and dimension of access point(s) to the site;
• e. Separations between mobile home units and other structures; and
• f. Easements.
7. Affidavit of Authorization.
8. Any additional relevant information as may be required by the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness.
After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required
fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant
that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for
the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
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Public Hearing No public hearing required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and approve, approve with
conditions or deny the application utilizing the criteria identified in the applicable LDC
sections.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the existing conditions site improvement plan has been approved by the County
Manager or designee for compliance with the LDC as provided in section 2.03.07 G.6, the
applicant shall submit a:
1. Ddigital copy of the site plan document.
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I.4. Site Development Plan Amendment (SDPA)
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.03 F and other provisions of the LDC.
Applicability This process provides for amendments to a site development plan (SDP). A site
development plan amendment (SDPA) shall meet the criteria identified in LDC subsection
10.02.03 F.
See Chapter 4 I.5 of the Administrative Code for insubstantial changes to a site
development plan (SDPI) or site improvement plan (SIPI).
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Site Development Plan Amendment Application” with the Planning
& Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents and Site
Plan Requirements
A site development plan amendment application must include the following, in addition
to the Application Contents and Requirements for site development plans, as applicable.
See Chapter 4 I.2 of the Administrative Code.
Submittal Credentials: Pursuant to LDC section 10.02.03, the engineering plans shall be
signed and sealed by the applicant’s professional engineer licensed to practice
in the State of Florida. For projects subject to LDC section 5.05.08, architectural
drawings, shall be signed and sealed by a licensed architect, registered in the
State of Florida. Landscape plans shall be signed and sealed by licensed
landscape architect, registered in State of Florida.
Sheet size: The site improvementdevelopment plan amendment and the cover sheet
shall be prepared on a maximum size sheet measuring 24 inches by 36 inches,
drawn to scale showing the areas affected by the amendment. The sheet must
clearly show the change “clouded” and clearly delineate the area and scope of
the work to be done.
The application must include the following:
1. Property information, including:
• a. Original SDP number or AR/PL number;
• b. Total area of project; and
• c. Site address.
2. Description of proposed amendment.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
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petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and approve, approve with
conditions or deny the application utilizing the criteria identified in the applicable LDC
sections.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Engineering Services Department
Development Review Division prior to the commencement of construction. All Federal,
State, and local permits shall be submitted prior to construction and before the pre-
construction meeting. If approved by the County Manager or designee, an applicant may
submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-construction meeting.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the final site development plan has been approved by the County Manager or
designee for compliance with the LDC as provided in section 10.02.03, the applicant's
professional engineer shall submit:
1. Digitally created construction/site plan documents, and
2. 1 disk (CDROM) of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital data to be
submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered in the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET)
units; as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information
shall have a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad
(DWG) or Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common
naming conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—
EOP, etc.). For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily
understood by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite
annotation) shall be drawn on a unique information layer, with all linework
pertaining to the property feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines
that form the parcel boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations
pertaining to property information shall be on a unique layer. Example: Lot
dimensions—Lottxt layer.
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I.5 Insubstantial Change to a Site Development Plan (SDPI) or Site Improvement Plan
(SIPI)
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.03 F.
Applicability An insubstantial change must meet the criteria established in LDC subsection 10.02.03 F.
In order to determine if a change is truly insubstantial and does not requ ire an
amendment to a SDP or SIP, the applicant shall contact the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division to discuss the proposed change.
The applicant may request the meeting online
(http://apps2.colliergov.net/webapps/vision/meetings) or contact the Planning & Zoning
Department by mail or telephone to request a telephone consultation for Insubstantial
Change to a SDP or SIP.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required, but the applicant must obtain pre-submittal
authorization from the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
Initiation The applicant files an “Insubstantial Change to: Site Development Plans or Site
Improvement Plans” application with the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment
Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for
initiating an application.
Application
Contents
Submittal Credentials: Pursuant to LDC section 10.02.03, the engineering plans shall be
signed and sealed by the applicant’s professional engineer licensed to practice
in the State of Florida. For projects subject to LDC section 5.05.08, architectural
drawings, shall be signed and sealed by a licensed architect, registered in the
State of Florida. Landscape plans shall be signed and sealed by licensed
landscape architect, registered in State of Florida.
Sheet size: The site improvement plan or the site development plan and the cover sheet
shall be prepared on a maximum size sheet measuring 24 inches by 36 inches,
drawn to scale showing the areas affected by the amendment. The sheet must
clearly show the change “clouded” and clearly delineate the area and scope of
the work to be done.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Project information, including:
• a. Project Name;
• b. Assigned Planner;
• c. Original SDP/SIP Number; and
• d. Section, township and range.
3. Addressing Checklist.
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4. Copy of email from the planner who deemed proposed changed to be insubstantial.
5. Cover letter describing in detail the proposed changes, including any discussions with
the assigned planner that may be pertinent to the review of the application.
6. Cover sheet with the following included:
• a. The pProject title;
• b. Reference stating the project is an Insubstantial Change to appropriate
SDP, SDPA ofor SIP;
• c. Applicant Contact Information;
• d. Name, address and telephone number of the property owner;
• e. Zoning designation (if zoned PUD, include PUD Ordinance and
Development Commitment Information);
• f. Vicinity map clearly identifying location of the development and its
relationship to the surrounding community;
• g. Legal description; and
• h. Property identification Number(s) for the subject property.
7. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the
payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and approve, approve with
conditions or deny the application utilizing the criteria identified in the applicable LDC
sections.
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J. Temporary Permits
J.1. Amplified Sound Permit
Reference Code of Laws and Ordinances section 54-92.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for a one-time, site-specific, Amplified Sound Permit for
any commercial business or nonresidential land use which conducts such outdoor
entertainment activities within 2,500 feet of any property containing a residential use or of
any residential zoning district.
See Code of Laws and Ordinances section 54-92 for information on how to measure the
distance of the sound source to the affected residential property.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation An applicant files an “Amplified Sound Permit” application with the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. A current valid Business Tax Receipt in the case of a temporary sale, when required by
F.S. § 250.13 et seq.
3. Consent/authorization of owner.
4. Business or establishment information, including:
• a. Name of business/establishment;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Address;
• d. Phone number; and
• e. Zoning classification.
5. A sketch and description of the area in which the event will occur on the property.
6. A narrative description of any factors which might mitigate the impact of close
proximity of the activity to adjacent residential use or zoning;
7. Event information, including:
• a. Type of event (i.e. amplified, non-amplified, community event, enclosed,
and/or non-enclosed);
• b. Description of event;
• c. Hours of operation;
• d. Hours of music; and
• e. Identification of sound, method and number of loudspeakers and other
amplifying devices to be used.
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Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition tracking
number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter
1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division will
review the application, identify whether additional materials are needed and prepare a
letter of approval or denial utilizing the criteria identified in the Code of Laws section 54-92.
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J.2. Annual Beach Event Permit
Reference LDC section 5.04.01, 5.04.07, LDC subsection 10.02.06 F, and LDC Appendix G.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for an Annual Beach Event permit.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Annual Beach Events Permit” application with the Planning &
Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Consent/authorization of owner.
3. A current valid Business Tax Receipt in the case of a temporary sale, when required by
F.S. § 250.13 et seq.
4. Event information, including:
• a. Property identification number;
• b. The effective dates of permit;
• c. Reason for event; and
• d. On-site contact information.
5. Description of proposed uses.
6. Duration of use.
7. Hours of operation.
8. Impact of proposed use on adjacent properties.
9. FDEP field permits shall be submitted prior to commencement of activity, if
applicable.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
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Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and prepare a letter of
approval or denial utilizing the criteria identified in the LDC section 5.04.07.
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J.3. Carnival/ Circus Permit
Reference Code of Laws and Ordinances sections 10-26 to 10-33, 10-46 to 10-51 and sections 66-89
to 66-91.
Applicability This applies to any operator, sponsor, or owner of a carnival or exhibition.
This includes any activity (whether private or commercial) with the following
characteristics not prohibited by state law to be open to the public for an admission or
participation fee:
• a. Menageries;
• b. A circus, sideshow performances, ferris wheels and other ride activities,
food and drink dispensing facilities;
• c. Booths for the conduct of games of skill and chance; and
• d. Freak and similar novelty shows.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Carnival Operation Application” with the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. A current valid Business Tax Receipt in the case of a temporary sale, when required by
F.S. § 250.13 et seq.
3. Property information, including;
• a. Legal description;
• b. Address of subject site and general location; and
• c. property identification number.
4. Current zoning of subject property.
5. A description of the nature of the application.
6. A surety bond in the penal sum of $2,500.00, issued by a company authorized to issue
such bonds in Florida, conditioned upon the operator complying with each provision
of this section and subject to forfeiture under the terms provided in Code of Laws
section 10-31 and section 10-33.
7. Evidence of current public liability insurance coverage, issued by a company
authorized to do business in Florida, in the minimum amount of $100,000.00 for any
one person and $300,000.00 for any one incident.
8. A current occupational license issued by the Collier County Tax Collector.
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9. The name and headquarters address of the carnival or exhibition company with a
direct or indirect financial interest; names and addresses of any sponsoring
organizations, and the name and local address of the applicant representing the
carnival or exhibition company.
10. A description of every activity to be conducted such as but not limited to, menageries;
circus and side-show performances; amusement, merry-go-round and other ride
activities; food and drink dispensing facilities; booths for conduct of games of skill or
chance not prohibited by state law to be open to the public for an admission or
participation fee and number of persons to operate the activities.
11. Name and identification of each person accountable for the operation of each
activity.
12. A description and sketch of the site showing the location of each activity proposed,
the location and number of sanitary facilities, parking facilities, and provision for
lighting and public water.
13. Application for food establishment operating permit from the county health
department as required by the Code of Laws and Ordinances section 66-89 through
section 66-91.
14. The plan for refuse, garbage, debris, and sewage disposal during and after operation
of the circus or exhibition.
15. Provisions for traffic control, fire safety and security precautions.
16. The date and time each activity is to be conducted and concluded.
17. Written approval from the owner of the property authorizing the u se of his premised
for such carnival activity.
18. An indication of whether the event has been held in Collier County in the past, and if
so the location and time the event was held.
19. Individual booth and sponsor notification form for temporary events with the
following included:
• a. Name of Event;
• b. Name of Booth;
• c. Person in Charge of booth;
• d. Types of Food or Beverage to be served;
• e. Location of advanced food preparation;
• f. How food will be transported to event location;
• g. Method of keeping food hot and/or cold at event site;
• h. Method of cooking food at the location;
• i. The method for protecting food from dust, insects, flies, coughs, and
sneezes; and
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• j. The method for providing adequate facilities and supplies for employee
hand washing.
20. A signed statement that the applicant understands that failure to comply with
applicable food service requirements in accordance with Chapter 10D-13, Florida
Administrative Code, may result in enforcement action.
21. Addressing checklist.
22. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing The BCC shall hold at least 1 public hearing for events that have not been previously
approved.
Decision Maker 1. For events that have been previously-approved, the County Manager or designee
may, in their discretion, administratively approve any application for a carnival permit
where the event being applied for is substantially identical to an event for which the
BCC previously approved a permit application.
2. For events that have not been previously approved and cannot be administratively
approved, the BCC shall act as the decision-making body following interpretation of
the criteria set forth in the Code of Laws and Ordinances section 10-49.
Review Process 1. Except as set forth below, the Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and
Regulatory Management Division will review the application and forward one copy to
the sheriff and one copy to the health department for review. The sheriff and health
department will provide their comments within seven calendar days.
2. If required, the Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory
Management Division will place the application on the agenda of the next regular
meeting of the BCC for approval or denial.
3. Previously-approved events: See Code of Laws and Ordinances section 10-48 and
section 10-51.
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J.4. Film Permit
Reference LDC section 5.04.01, 5.04.08, and LDC subsection 10.02.06 F.
Applicability This procedure applies to the request for a Film Permit for the following activiti es taking
place, in conjunction with commercial motion picture, film, television, video, or still
photography production: the use of set scenery, temporary structures or other apparatus,
special effects or closure of public streets or access ways.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Temporary Use Permit-Special Event” application with the Planning
& Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Consent/authorization of owner.
3. A current valid Business Tax Receipt in the case of a temporary sale, when required by
section F.S. § 250.13 et seq.
4. Locations, including the duration of use and hours of filming.
5. Description of proposed uses.
6. Impact of proposed use on adjacent properties.
7. Proof of comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in the amount of at least
$1,000,000.00 combined single limit, with Collier County named as an additional
insured. The applicant shall provide to the County Manager or designee a certificate
of insurance evidencing that said insurance is in effect and certifying that Collier
County be given 30 days notice prior to the expiration or cancellation of the policy.
8. Special effects to be utilized, especially incendiary or explosive devices, with proof of
not less than $5,000,000.00 comprehensive general liability insurance combined
single limit with Collier County listed as additional insured. In addition, the application
shall list the person in charge (pyrotechnician) of such special eff ects, together with
his qualifications and license from the applicable federal and/or state agencies, and
authorization from the local fire district permitting the event.
9. The following information is required by the County Manager or designee, unless
waived:
• a. A conceptual plan indicating the location of film events and parking
facilities provided;
• b. Plans for construction or utilization of structures on subject site(s);
• c. Number, type and location of sanitation facilities to be provided. Plans
for disposal of refuse and debris, and restoration of the site(s) to its original
condition;
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• d. A description of any lighting facilities that would be necessary and/or
the need to disconnect any public lighting;
• e. A description of any use which may encroach into environmentally
sensitive areas;
• f. Approximate number and type of vehicles and/or equipment to be used
and any special parking requirements. The number of personnel to be on
location with the production;
• g. Necessity for closures of public streets or sidewalks and for what
duration and location;
• h. An indication of any utilization of aircraft/fixed-wing, helicopter, or
balloons at the subject site(s);
• i. List of county personnel or equipment requested, and an agreement to
pay for extraordinary services provided by Collier County;
• j. Provisions for traffic control, fire safety and security precautions;
• k. If located on private property, not under the county's ownership or
control, a written notarized agreement from the property owner to allow
the filming to occur on his property; and
• l. Additional information requested to assist Collier County in obtaining
future film production.
10. A surety bond in an amount to be determined by Collier County and issued by a
company authorized to issue bonds in Florida or cash payment in lieu of the bond
may be required by the County Manager or designee to provide for cleanup and/or
restoration of the subject site(s).
11. Office of the Fire Code Official’s requirements, if applicable:
• a. Special Event Permitting Questionnaire/Checklist; and
• b. Tent Installation Notification form.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division will
review the application, identify whether additional materials are needed and prepare a
letter of approval or denial utilizing the criteria identified in the LDC section 5.04.08.
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J.5. Model Homes and Model Sales Centers
Reference LDC section 5.04.01, 5.04.04 and LDC subsection 10.02.06 F.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for a Temporary Use permit for a model home or
model sales center intended to facilitate the sale of a product similar in design as the
model.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Temporary Use Permit-Model Home/Model Sales Center”
application with the Operations and Regulatory Management Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Consent/authorization of owner.
3. A current valid Business Tax Receipt in the case of a temporary sale, when required by
F.S. § 250.13 et seq.
4. Property information, including;
• a. Property identification number;
• b. Subdivision/Development;
• c. Unit, lot and block;
• d. Developer/Builder information; and
• e. Address of subject site and general location.
5. Current zoning of subject property.
6. Description of proposed uses.
7. Duration of use.
8. Hours of operation.
9. Identify the impact of proposed use on adjacent properties.
10. Model homes or model sales centers to be located within a proposed single-family
development prior to final plat approval require the following additional application
contents:
• a. A plat and construction plans showing all required infrastructure for the
lot(s) on which the model home or model sales center is to be located;
• b. A site development plan See Chapter 4 I.2 of the Administrative Code;
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• c. A maximum of 5 models, or a number corresponding to 10% of the total
number of platted lots, whichever is less, per platted, approved
development shall be permitted prior to final plat approval as specified;
• d. Documentation showing all required utilities will be available to the
subject site. The SDP must depict all required utilities in detail;
• e. The boundaries depicted on the preliminary subdivisions plat shall be
depicted on the SDP in order to ensure compliance with the applicable
development standards in effect on the subject property;
• f. Final lot grading and drainage conveyance shall be in conformance with
the master grading plan for the project as depicted on the preliminary
subdivision plat submittal documents; and
• g. Confirmation that the model home has not been previously used as a
residence.
11. A Model Sales Center within an existing subdivision requires the following additional
application contents:
• a. In the case of a permanent structure which is a dwelling unit, a site
improvement plan (SIP), pursuant to LDC section 10.02.0403 and subsection
5.04.04 C;
• b. In the case of a permanent structure, other than a dwelling unit, a site
development plan (SDP), pursuant to LDC section 10.02.03 and subsection
5.04.04 C; and
• c. In the case of a temporary structure (mobile home or sales trailer),
either a conceptual site plan which addresses the requirements of LDC
subsection 5.04.04 C.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
The temporary use permit may be approved prior to or simultaneously with the
submission of a building permit application, if applicable.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division will
review the application, identify whether additional materials are needed and prepare a
letter of approval or denial utilizing the criteria identified in the LDC section 5.04.04.
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J.6. Special Events
Reference LDC section 5.04.01, LDC subsection 5.04.05 A, 10.02.06 F, and Code of Laws and
Ordinances sections 118-131 to 118-155
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for a Temporary Use Permit. Specifically, for a Special
Event such as a sales and promotional event or a sports, religious, and community event.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant shall submit a “Temporary Use Permit-Special Event” application with the
Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Consent/authorization of owner.
3. A current valid Business Tax Receipt in the case of a temporary sale, when required by
F.S. § 250.13 et seq.
4. Property information, including;
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Shopping center;
• d. Business name; and
• e. Address of subject site and general location.
5. Current zoning of subject property.
6. Type of event proposed.
7. Description of proposed uses.
8. Duration of use.
9. Hours of operation.
10. Impact of proposed use on adjacent properties.
11. A conceptual site plan (CSP) or a site development plan (SDP) is required for special
events and seasonal sales. The site plan must demonstrate that provisions will be
made to adequately address each of the following:
• a. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety measures;
• b. Limited activity hours;
• c. Watchmen, fencing, and lighting;
• d. Fire protection and emergency access measures;
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• e. Sanitary facilities; and
• f. If required, a faithful performance bond to guarantee compliance with
the conditions of the permit.
• g. Adequate on-site or additional off-site parking areas shall be provided as
follows:
o i. A maximum of 10 percent of the parking required by LDC section
4.05.04 may be occupied or otherwise rendered unusable by the
placement of temporary structures, equipment, and merchandise; and
o ii. The minimum required number of handicapped parking spaces
pursuant to LDC section 4.05.07 shall remain available for use.
12. Temporary Event Recycling Plan, pursuant to Code of Laws and Ordinances sections
118-131 to 118-155.
13. Office of the Fire Code Official’s requirements, if applicable:
• a. Special Event Permitting Questionnaire/Checklist; and
• b. Tent Installation Notification form.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
The temporary use permit may be approved prior to or simultaneously with the
submission of a building permit application, if applicable.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division will
review the application, identify whether additional materials are needed and prepare a
letter of approval or denial utilizing the criteria identified in the LDC subsection 5.04.05 A.
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J.7. Temporary Uses during Construction
Reference LDC section 5.04.01, 5.04.03 and LDC subsection 10.02.06 F.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for a Temporary Use permit during the construction of
any development for which at least a preliminary development order has been granted.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Temporary Use Permit-Construction and Development” application
with the Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Consent/authorization of owner.
3. A current valid Business Tax Receipt in the case of a temporary sale, when required by
F.S. § 250.13 et seq.
4. Property information, including;
• a. Development/Subdivision;
• b. Developer;
• c. Address of subject site; and
• d. Site development plan number.
5. Description of proposed uses.
6. Duration of use.
7. Hours of operation.
8. Impact of proposed use on adjacent properties.
9. Proposed temporary structures require the submittal of a conceptual site plan. See
Chapter 4 I.1 of the Administrative Code.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
The temporary use permit may be approved prior to or simultaneously with the
submission of a building permit application, if applicable.
Notice No notice is required.
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Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and Regulatory Management Division will
review the application, identify whether additional materials are needed and prepare a
letter of approval or denial utilizing the criteria identified in the LDC section 5.04.03.
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K. Zoning Certificate
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.06 B.1.f.
Applicability 1. A Zoning Certificate provides a statement of compliance with the LDC for proposed
uses.
2. A Zoning Certificate is required prior to:
• a. Applying for a business license, for residential and non-residential;
• b. Prior to occupying land or a building space. This includes a subdivided
building, such as a strip mall; and
• c. Prior to conducting business in all zoning districts.
3. It is recommended to obtain a Zoning Certificate prior to any building remodels.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files one of the following applications with the Planning and
ZoningOperations and Regulatory Management Division:
• a. “Land Use and Zoning Certificate-Home Business,” or
• b. “Land Use and Zoning Certificate-Non-Residential”.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents for Non-
Residential
An application for a Non-Residential Zoning Certificate must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Business and use information, including:
• a. Name;
• b. Phone number;
• c. Address;
• d. Owner or qualifiers name;
• e. Property owner or leasing agent name;
• f. Type of business or use;
• g. Complex name, if applicable;
• h. Type and name of business previously or presently occupying location;
and
• i. The length of time the property has been vacant, if applicable.
3. Building use information, including:
• a. Proposed building use, including the square footage devoted to the use;
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• b. A brief description of the building (e.g., single-occupant building,
shopping center, office or business center);
• c. Total building floor area; and
• d. Number of parking spaces for the building, and the number available for
the proposed use.
Application
Contents for a
Home Business
An application for a Home Business Zoning Certificate must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Business name, phone number, and address.
3. A brief description of the type of business or use.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process After the application is complete, the Planning & Zoning DepartmentOperations and
Regulatory Management Division will review and evaluate the application and will issue or
deny the Zoning Certificate based on the provisions of the LDC.
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L. Zoning Verification Letters
L.1. Zoning Verification Letter – Generally
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.06 J.
Applicability A Zoning Verification Letter may be used to verify:
1. The zoning of the property according to the Collier County Zoning Map;
2. Future Land Use according to the Collier County Growth Management Plan.
The letter may provide additional information about the subject property if the applicant
requests it. This includes:
1. Permitted uses and development standards applicable to the p roperty under the LDC;
2. Zoning of the adjacent properties;
3. Confirmation of any Site Development or Improvement Plans approved for the
property;
4. Confirmation of any Variances or Conditional Uses approved for the property;
5. The nonconforming status of the property (whether the lot is “buildable”) will be
provided if specifically requested; and
6. Additional zoning information may be provided, subject to the availability of
information, and may be specifically requested.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Zoning Verification Letter: General Verifications and Fence Finished
Side OutApplication” application with the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Address of subject site; and
• b. Property identification number.
3. Type of verification being requested.
4. Additional materials may be requested, such as the original or amended site plan
and/or survey.
5. If verification as to nonconforming status is requested, a copy of the Property
Appraiser’s Card shall be submitted with the application. This copy may be obtained
from the Collier County Property Appraiser’s Main Office located at 3950 Radio Rd., or
by calling 239-252-8141.
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6. Information on building permits must be obtained through the Growth Management
Records Room at 239-252-57402400.
7. Information on Code Enforcement cases/violations must be obtained through the
Code Enforcement DepartmentDivision at 239-252-2440.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application, identify whether
additional materials are needed, and prepare a Zoning Verification Letter for the
applicant.
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L.2. Zoning Verification Letter – Non-residential Farm Building
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.06 J and F.S. § 823.14 and F.S. § 553.73(10)(c)
Applicability A Zoning Verification Letter may be used to establish that a non -residential farm building
and/or fence is exempt from the Florida Building Code. However, the exemption applies
to the structure and does not exempt the applicant from obtaining the necessary
electrical, plum bing, mechanical, or gas permits for the structure.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Zoning Verification Letter: Non-Residential Farm Building
Application” application with the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Property identification number; and
• b. Address of subject site.
3. Type of verification being requested.
4. Description of the existing/proposed use of the property.
5. Description of the proposed nonresidential farm building.
6. A survey or sketch, dawn-to-scale plan showing the property boundaries and
dimensions and existing easements or rights-of-way, location of water bodies or
jurisdictional wetlands.
7. Location of the existing and proposed buildings, identifying the separation distances
between buildings and the setbacks to the proposed nonresidential farm building.
8. Compliance with floodplain construction standards.
9. Proof of Bona Fide Farm Operation:
• a. Farm Serial Number assigned by USDA Farm Services; or
• b. Documentation that the land has an Agricultural Exemption through the
Collier County Appraiser’s Office; or
• c. Description and any supporting documentation to confirm that the
property is a Bona Fide Farm Operation, as defined by FS § 823.14;
10. A signed affidavit, stating that the proposed structure is exempt from the
requirements for a Building Permit per FS § 553.73.
11. Additional materials may be requested by the staff planner if necessary.
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Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision, in coordination with the Building Official,
review the application, identify whether additional materials are needed, prepare a
Zoning Verification Letter for the applicant.
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L.3. Zoning Verification Letter – Fence Finished Side Out Waiver
Reference LDC subsection 5.03.02 F.5.a. and 10.02.06 J.
Applicability A zoning verification letter may be used to waive the requirement th at fences, and walls
are to be constructed to present the finished side to the adjoining lot or any abutting road
right-of-way.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Zoning Verification Letter (ZLTR): – GenerallyGeneral Verifications
and Fence Finished Side Out” application with the Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
See Chapter 4 L.1 of the “Administrative Code- Zoning Verification Letter – Generally”
application content requirements.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition.
See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completene ss and processing steps of
the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No Public Hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application, identify whether
additional materials are needed and prepare the Zoning Verification Letter based on the
criteria in LDC subsection 5.03.02 F.5.a.
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M. Stormwater Plan
Reference LDC subsection 6.05.03.
Applicability This process applies to single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and duplexes that
meet the applicability criteria established in LDC section 6.05.03.
This process may also be used to demonstrate compliance with Collier County Code of
Laws and Ordinances section 90-41(f)(8) as described in LDC section 6.05.03 G.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant submits a Type I or Type II Stormwater Plan as part of the Building Permit
application or when required by the Code Enforcement Board or Special Magistrate to
demonstrate compliance with Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances section 90-
41(f)(8).
Application
Contents
Submittal Credentials: A Type I Stormwater Plan, as described below, shall be prepared by
a Florida registered design professional, licensed contractor, or owner builder. A Type II
Stormwater Plan, as described below, shall be prepared by a professional engineer
licensed in the state of Florida. The name and contact information of the person who
prepared the drainage plan shall be included on the document.
Type I and Type II Stormwater Plan applications must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Address of the subject property;
• b. Zoning of the subject property; and
• c. Description of the proposed activity.
3. The Stormwater Plan shall demonstrate the following:
• a. Property boundaries;
• b. Lot area;
• c. Finished floor elevation of the subject property, as needed;
• d. Elevation of adjacent properties at the property line and representative
elevations of the subject site throughout the impacted area, as needed;
• e. Location and area of all surfaces that prevent the percolation or
absorption of water into the ground on the site;
• f. Septic system location and dimensions, if applicable;
• g. Location of existing topographical features, such as, watercourses,
drainage ditches, lakes, marshes, if applicable;
• h. Proposed drainage directional arrows;
• i. Location and type of all drainage infrastructure, if applicable;
• j. Square feet of retention or detention areas, if applicable;
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• k. Depth of retention or detention areas in inches, if applicable;
• l. Cross-sections illustrating proposed grading and drainage infrastructure,
including but not limited to: berms, walls, swales, pipes, gutters and
downspouts, or other drainage facilities as needed to demonstrate
compliance with LDC section 6.05.03; and
• m. Elevation of the wet season water table in the impacted area if
detention or retention is proposed;
In addition to the applicationStormwater Plan contents above, Type II Stormwater
Plans must include an engineer’s analysis that demonstrates the following:
• a. Water quantity calculations required in LDC section 6.05.03 D.2;
• b. A matrix of all required separation distances between wells, drainfield
systems, and stormwater retention/detention areas. The matrix may be
included as a part of the site plan or on a separate engineer’s report; and
• c. The wet season water table elevation.
4. Any additional information related to the subject site, impervious areas, or drainage
requested by the County Manager or designee.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Division will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accomp anied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition.The
Stormwater Plans are processed in conjunction with a Building Permit application or in
order to address a code enforcement case.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Stormwater Plan will be reviewed by the Planning & ZoningDevelopment Review
Division as a part of the Building Permit application or a code enforcement case.
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N. Intent to Convert Application for Golf Course Conversions
Reference LDC sections 5.05.15, and LDC Public Notice section 10.03.06 W.
See Chapter 8.F for Stakeholder Outreach Meetings for Golf Course Conversions.
Applicability This process applies to applicants seeking to convert a constructed golf course to a non-
golf course use. Approval of this application is required prior to submitting a conversion
application (rezone, PUD, SRAA or Compatibility Design Review petition). This application
is not required for golf courses zoned Golf Course and Recreational Uses (GC) seeking
another use as provided for in LDC section 2.03.09 A.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Intent to Convert” application with the Planning & Zoning Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Name of project.
4. The name and mailing address of all registered property owners’ associations that
could be affected by the application.
5. Disclosure of ownership and interest information.
6. The date the subject property was acquired or leased (including the term of the
lease). If the applicant has an option to buy, indicate the dates of the option, date the
option starts and terminates, and anticipated closing date.
7. A title opinion or title commitment that identifies the current owner of the property
and all encumbrances against the property.
8. Boundary survey (no more than six months old).
9. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township, and range;
• d. Address of the subject site and general location;
• e. Size of property in feet and acres; and
• f. Zoning district.
10. If the property owner owns additional property contiguous to the subject property,
then the following information, regarding the contiguous property, must be included:
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• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range; and
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description.
11. Zoning information, including adjacent zoning and land use.
12. Existing PUD Ordinance, SRA Development Document, Site Development Plan, or Plat.
13. An exhibit identifying the following:
• a. Any golf course acreage that was utilized to meet the minimum open
space requirements for any previously approved project;
• b. Existing preserve areas;
• c. Sporadic vegetation less than ½ acre, including planted areas, that meet
criteria established in LDC section 3.05.07 A.4; and
• d. A matrix demonstrating the following as required in LDC section 5.05.15
G.3:
o i. For conventionally zoned districts:
▪ a) County approved preserve acreage; and
▪ b) Any sporadic vegetation acreage used to meet the
preserve requirement for the conversion project.
o ii. For PUDs:
▪ a) County approved preserve acreage; and
▪ b) Any County approved preserve acreage in excess of
the PUD required preserve acreage that is used to meet
the preserve requirement for the conversion project.
14. Stormwater management requirements as required by LDC section 5.05.15 G.4.
15. Floodplain compensation, if required by LDC section 3.07.02.
16. Soil and/or groundwater sampling results, as described in LDC section 5.05.15 G.6.
17. List of deviations requested, as described in 5.05.15 C.4.a-b. The specific LDC sections
for which the deviations are sought shall be identified. The list of deviations shall be
shared with stakeholders at the SOM or NIM.
18. Electronic copies of all documents.
Application
Contents Required
for Presentations
at SOMs
In addition to the application contents above, the following must also be submitted with
the Intent to Convert application and used during SOM presentations:
1. The Developer’s Alternatives Statement as described in LDC section 5.05.15 C,
including:
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• a. A narrative clearly describing the goals and objectives for the conversion
project.
• b. No Conversion Alternative: A narrative describing the timeline of
correspondence between the applicant and the property owners’
associations relating to the applicant’s examination of opportunities to
retain all or part of the golf course as described in LDC section 5.05.15
C.2.b.i, and copies of such correspondence. It shall be noted in the narrative
whether a final decision has been made about this alternative or whether
discussions with the property owners’ a ssociations are ongoing.
• c. County Purchase Alternative: A narrative describing the timeline of
correspondence between the applicant and the County to determine if there
is interest to retain all or portions of the property for public use as described
in LDC section 5.05.15 C.2.b.ii, and copies of such correspondence. It shall be
noted in the narrative whether a final decision has been made about this
alternative or whether discussions with the County are ongoing.
• d. Conceptual Development Plan Alternative: A conceptual development
plan consistent with LDC section 5.05.15 C.2.b.iii, and as described in the
following section.
2. The conceptual development plan shall include all information described in LDC
section 5.05.15 C.2.b.iii, and the following:
• a. An Access Management Exhibit, identifying the location and dimension
of existing and proposed access points and legal access to the site.
• b. A dimensional standards table for each type of land use proposed within
the plan.
o i. Dimensional standards shall be based upon the established
zoning district, or that which most closely resembles the
development strategy, particularly the type, density, and intensity
of each proposed land use.
o ii. For PUDs: Any proposed deviations from dimensional standards
of the established zoning district, or of the most similar zoning
district, shall be clearly identified. Provide a narrative describing the
justifications for any proposed deviations that are not prohibited by
LDC section 5.05.15 C.4.
• c. A plan providing the proposed location and design of the greenway (this
may be included on the conceptual development plan):
o i. Greenway Design: A plan providing the proposed location and
design of the greenway and illustrating the following (including any
alternative designs as described in LDC section 5.05.15 G.2.a):
▪ a) The proposed location of passive recreational uses;
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▪ b) Existing and proposed lakes, including lake area
calculations;
▪ c) Preserve areas;
▪ d) Any structures or trails related to passive recreational
uses;
▪ e) Greenway widths demonstrating a minimum average
width of 100 feet and no less than 75 feet shall be
identified every 100 feet;
▪ f) Locations of existing trees and understory (shrubs and
groundcover) shall be located on the plan in accordance
with LDC section 5.05.15 G.2.e;
▪ g) A matrix identified on the plan shall demonstrate tree
counts used to calculate the ratio described in LDC section
5.05.15 G.2.e; and
▪ h) Location of any proposed wall or fence pursuant to
LDC section 5.05.15 G.2.f.
• d. A narrative describing how the applicant proposes to offset or minimize
impacts of the golf course conversion on stakeholders’ real property and
provide for compatibility with existing surrounding land uses. Identify the
compatibility measures on the conceptual development plan.
3. A narrative statement describing how the greenway will meet the purpose as
described in LDC section 5.05.15 G.2 to retain open space views for stakeholders,
support passive recreational uses, and support existing wildlife habitat.
4. A narrative statement describing the public outreach methods proposed for the
SOMs, consistent with Administrative Code Chapter 8.F.
5. Web-based survey, including the following:
• a. A copy of the web-based survey;
• b. The user-friendly website address where the survey will be available;
and
• c. The dates the survey will be available.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee,
the applicant will receive an electronic response notifying the applicant that the petition
is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the pay ment and the
tracking number (i.e., XX201600000) assigned to the application. The tracking number
should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D.
for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of the a pplication.
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Notice for the
Intent to Convert
Application
After the Intent to Convert application has been submitted, notice is required to inform
stakeholders of a forthcoming golf course conversion application. However, no mailing is
required if the applicant chooses to withdraw the Intent to Convert application. See
Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: For the purposes of this mailed notice, written notice shall be sent to
property owners located within 1,000 feet from the property line of the golf course.
The notice shall be sent after the Intent to Convert application has been reviewed and
deemed satisfactory by staff to proceed to the mailed notice and SOMs, and at least
20 days prior to the first SOM. The mailed notice shall include the following:
• a. Explanation of the intention to convert the golf course.
• b. Indication that there will be at least two advertised SOMs and one web-
based visual survey to solicit input from stakeholders on the proposed
project. The date, time, and location of the SOMs does not need to be
included in this mailing.
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
• d. Applicant contact information.
2. Sign: (see format below) Posted after the Intent to Convert application has been
reviewed and deemed satisfactory by staff to proceed to the mailed notice and SOMs,
and at least 20 days before the first SOM. The sign shall remain posted until all SOMs
are complete. For the purposes of this section, signage, measuring 16 square feet,
shall clearly indicate an applicant is petitioning the county to convert the golf course
to a non-golf use (e.g. residential). A user-friendly website address shall be provided
on the signs directing interested parties to visit Collier County’s website to access
materials for the SOM and the web-based visual survey. The sign shall remain posted
for 7 days after the last required SOM. The location of the signage shall be consistent
with Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required for the Intent to Convert application. Public hearings will be
required for subsequent conversion applications.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
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Review Process The Zoning Division will review the Intent to Convert application and identify whether
additional materials are needed.
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O. Boat Lift Canopy – Administrative Review
Reference LDC section 5.03.06 G.
Applicability A boat lift canopy application is required for a covering that is applied to a boat lift over a
legally permitted dock facility.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Boat Lift Canopy Application” with the Development Review
Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The Boat Lift Canopy application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
a. Property identification number;
b. Section, township, and range;
c. Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
d. Address of subject site.
3. Current zoning and land use of subject property.
4. Survey, signed and sealed showing an existing, permitted, dock facility.
5. Canopy Detail showing all dimensions.
6. Sample of the fabric for color review.
7. Addressing checklist.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of
the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee may approve.
Review Process The Development Review Division will review the application, identify whether additional
materials are needed, and prepare a letter of determination utilizing the criteria identified
in LDC section 5.03.06 G.
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P. Landscape Plans
Reference LDC sections 4.06.00, 10.02.03, and 10.02.14.
Applicability Landscape plans are required for any development application that proposes new
required landscaping or proposes to modify the existing required landscaping.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting may be required as a component of the submittal of the Site
Development Plan (SDP), Site Improvement Plan (SIP), Subdivision Construction Plans and
Plat Application (PPL) process, or any insubstantial change or amendment thereof.
Initiation The applicant submits landscape plans to the Development Review Division as a
component of a site development or subdivision application.
Application
Contents
Submittal Credentials: Pursuant to LDC section 10.02.03 D.4, landscape drawings shall be
signed and sealed by a licensed landscape architect registered in the State of Florida.
The landscape plan must be consistent with the site development plans and contain the
following, as applicable:
1. North arrow, bar scale, and title information.
2. Labeled roadways, canals, and surrounding land uses.
3. The location of all property lines.
4. The location of all proposed and existing buildings.
5. The location of all easements and utility lines.
6. The location of access points, internal streets, and parking areas.
7. The configuration of pedestrian, vehicular, and bike circulation.
8. The location of light poles and the required separation from trees.
9. Adjacent outparcels, shopping center, or subdivisions, as applicable.
10. The location of permanent vegetation protection devices, such as barricades, curbing,
and tree wells.
11. Landscape legend. A landscape legend in matrix form which shall include:
a. Graphic Symbol to indicate each type of plant material;
b. Botanical name;
c. Common name;
d. Total number of each type of plant material;
e. Height and spread of each type of plant material;
f. Spacing of each type of plant material;
g. Native status;
h. Drought tolerance rating; and
i. Type of mulch.
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12. The location and dimension of all proposed landscaped areas, with appropriate
graphic symbols, including existing trees that are being credited toward the
development's landscaping requirements.
13. The location and configuration of all special or textured paving areas.
14. The location of the interior vehicular use area landscaping.
15 The location and width of perimeter landscape buffers.
16. The location of terminal landscape islands.
17. The location of building perimeter landscaping.
18. Required details, such as tree staking and shrub planting, per accepted industry
practices and standards.
19. Specify Florida #1 or better plant material.
20. Landscaping calculations for vehicular use areas, perimeter buffers, and building
foundation areas.
21. On a separate plan sheet, attached to the landscape plan, the following elements
shall be provided as part of the irrigation plan:
a. Location of existing vegetation;
b. Location of existing and proposed buildings, and other site improvements;
c. Location of parking spaces, aisles, and driveways;
d. Location of the water main, valve, and pump;
e. Pipe sizes and specifications;
f. Location of controller and specifications;
g. Location of backflow preventer, rain-sensing devices, a typical sprinkler zone
plan indicating type specifications, spacing, and coverage; and
h. If drip irrigation or soaker hoses are proposed, their layout shall be shown.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Landscape Plans are processed as a component of the corresponding Site
Development Plan (SDP), Site Improvement Plan (SIP), Subdivision Construction Plans and
Plat (PPL) application, or any insubstantial change or amendment thereof.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Landscape Plans will be reviewed by the Development Revi ew Division as part of the
Site Development Plan (SDP), Site Improvement Plan (SIP), Subdivision Construction Plans
and Plat (PPL) application, or any insubstantial change or amendment thereof.
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Chapter 5. Subdivision Procedures
The following applications and approvals listed in this Chapter are for subdivision procedures.
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A. Lot Split
Reference LDC subsection 4.03.04 BC.
Applicability This sectionprocedure applies to the division of a lot, parcel, or lot of record into no more
than two parcels. This applies to all unplatted or platted lots of record in any subdivision,
and to all lots in the Estates zoning district. This procedure does not apply to Lot Lin e
Adjustments or to lots of record combined for tax purposes alone.
No development order or development permit for the property will be approved until the
lot split is recorded.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an application for “Lot Split” with Planning & Zoning Departmentthe
Development Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
Submittal Credentials: The survey shall be signed and sealed by a professional surveyor
and mapper registered to practice in the State of Florida.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range;
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• e. Address of subject site and general location;
• Property Appraiser’s Parcel Number, if applicable;
• f. Area of existing lot in sq. ft.;
• g. Area of proposed lots in sq. ft.; and
• h. Width of proposed lots calculated according to the LDC defined term for
“lot measurement, width.”
3. Property History Card, indicating the date the lot first appeared in the Property
Appraiser’s Records in its current configuration.
4. Recorded warranty deed to show the current ownership from the Clerk of Courts.
5. A signed and sealed boundary survey showing existing and proposed lot dimensions,
easements of record, and all structures on the subject property.
6. A drawing or survey showing location of proposed access, including the location of
proposed access easements.
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7. Addressing checklist.
8. Affidavit of Authorization.
9. Electronic copies of all documents.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XXXPL201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the lot
split application and will approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based
on the criteria established in LDC subsection 4.03.04 BC.
Recording Within 12 months of approval, tThe applicant shall filerecord the approved lot split with
the Property Appraiser or the Clerk of Courts and record it in the Official Land Records of
Collier County. The lot split shall not be effective until it is recorded. Evidence of the
approved lot split shall be provided to the Property Appraiser for their consideration and
record-keeping. No development order or development permit for the property will be
approved until the lot split is recorded. A copy of the recorded document shall be
provided to the Growth Management Department.
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B. Lot Line Adjustment
Reference LDC subsection 4.03.04 AB.
Applicability A lot line adjustment between contiguous lots or parcels, which may be platted or
unplatted and under the same or separate ownership, may be requested to correct an
engineering or surveying error or to allow an insubstantial boundary change between
adjacent parcels.
Initiation The applicant files a “Lot Line Adjustment (LLA)” application with the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required unless waived by the County Manager or designee.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Property information, including:
• a. Project name;
• b. Legal description of each lot;
• c. Property identification number of each lot;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description;
• f. Address of subject site and general location; and
• g. Zoning designations of each lot.
4. A narrative describing the reason for the lot line adjustment and proposed
reconfiguration.
5. An affidavit by all property owners that they consent to the lot line adjustment and
resulting lot formation. The affidavit shall include the number of existing and resulting
lots and that the lot line adjustment complies with the criteria set out in LDC section
4.03.04. The affidavit shall be signed by all property owners and include the following
attachments:
• a. Drawings that clearly show the original and the proposed configuration
of the lots involved including acreages;
• b. Lot width before and after, calculated according to the LDC definition of
"lot measurement, width”;
• c. Lot width provided to depth equal to that of minimum required front
yard;
• d. A table and drawing showing setbacks required by the zoning district as
they apply to the reconfigured lot; and
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• e. Copy of signed and sealed survey by a professional surveyor and mapper
showing all structures on each lot or noted as “vacant.” The existing and
proposed setbacks shall be included on the survey.
6. A drawing or survey showing location of proposed access, including the location of
proposed access easements.
7. Quitclaim Deed(s) or warranty deed (s).
8. Electronic copies of all documents.
9. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Director will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XXXPL201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the co mpleteness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services DirectorDevelopment Review Division will approve, approve
with conditions, or deny the lot line adjustment using the criteria in LDC subsection
4.03.04 AB.
Timing See LDC subsection 4.03.04 A for timing requirements.
Recording Within 12 months of approval, tThe applicant shall file the approved lot line adjustment
affidavit, quitclaim deed(s) to complete the lot line adjustment, and exhibits with Clerk of
Courts, and record it in the Official Land Records of Collier County. The lot line adjustment
shall not be effective until it is recorded. A copy of the recorded document shall be
provided to the Growth Management Department.
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C. Preliminary Subdivision Plat (PSP)
C.1. Preliminary Subdivision Plat – Standard
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.04 A and other provisions of the LDC.
Applicability The preliminary subdivision plat (PSP) process is required for integrated phased
developments, but is otherwise an optional procedure for subdivision development. If an
applicant chooses to submit a PSP, the applicant shall provide all of the submittal
requirements.
The PSP application shall be submitted for the entire property to be subdivided.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Preliminary Subdivision Plat Petition” with Planning & Zoning
Departmentthe Development Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents for
Preliminary
Subdivision Plats
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. General location and cross streets Address of subject site and general
location;
c. Metes and bounds description;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Size of plat in acres;
• f. Number of lots and minimum lot size; and
• g. Name of development.;
h. Zoning petition number (Rezone, Conditional Use, and Site Development
Plan), if applicable; and
i. Source of utilities.
4. Cover letter explaining the project or proposed changes.
Current zoning designation of subject property.
5. PUD Monitoring Schedule, if applicable.
6. Aerial photograph(s), taken within the previous 12 months at a minimum scale of 1
in. = 200 ft., illustrating existing conditions and any site improvements.
7. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
8. Traffic Impact Study, if applicable. See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
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9. Original petition number (PUD name and ordinance, rezone, conditional use, site
development plan, etc.), if applicable.
10. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
11. Historical/Archeological Survey or waiver, if applicable.
12. Conditional Use application, if applicable.
13. If conditionssubstitutions are requested, pursuant to LDC section 10.02.04 A.5,
justification based on sound engineering principalsprinciples and practices shall be
provided for each conditionsubstitution.
14. Generalized statement of subsurface conditions on the property, location, and results
of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil conditions and groundwater depth.
15. If not shown on the plans, tThe zoning classification of the tract and all contiguous
properties.
16. For residential projects subject to the provisions of LDC section 10.04.09, a completed
School Impact Analysis (SIA) application, location map and review fee.
17. Electronic copies of all documents.
18. Affidavit of Authorization.
Requirements for
Preliminary
Subdivision Plat
Submittal Credentials: The preliminary subdivision plat shall be prepared by the
applicant's engineer and professional surveyor and mapper. The boundary
survey shall be signed and sealed by a professional surveyor and mapper
registered in the State of Florida.
Sheet size: The preliminary subdivision plat shall be submitted on standard size 24-inch by
36-inch sheets, drawn to scale.
1. A cover sheet, including a location map, showing the location of the tract in
reference to other areas of the county with a north arrow, graphic scale, and d ate.
2. The name of subdivision or identifying title which shall not duplicate or closely
approximate the name of any other subdivision in the incorporated or
unincorporated area of Collier County.
3. Boundary survey, with bearings and distances as a written description with a
reference to section corners.
4. The location and names of adjacent subdivisions and plat book and page reference,
if any.
5. A land plan with the following information identified:
• a. Location, dimensions, and purpose of all existing and proposed streets,
alleys, property lines, easements, and rights-of-way of record;
• b. Existing streets and alleys of record adjacent to the tract including
name, right-of-way width, street or pavement width and established
centerline elevation. Existing streets shall be dimensioned to the tract
boundary;
• c. Location of existing and proposed sidewalks and bike paths;
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• d. Location of all existing and proposed utilities and related easements;
• e. Location and purpose of existing drainage district facilities and their
right-of-way requirements;
• f. Location of existing and proposed watercourses, drainage ditches,
bodies of water, marshes and wetlands;
• g. Location of existing possible archaeological sites and other significant
features;
• h. The proposed layout of the lots and blocks;
• i. The plan shall indicate whether the streets are to be public or private.
Proposed street names shall be identified on all public and private
thoroughfares;
• j. Location of proposed sites for parks, recreational areas, and school sites
or the like, in accordance with any existing ordinances requiring such a
dedication;
• k. Location of buffer areas required by LDC section 4.06.01 shall be
illustrated and the dimensions provided, if appropriate at this time; and
• l. Typical right-of-way and pavement cross sections shall be graphically
illustrated on the plans and shall include but not be limited to the location of
sidewalks, bike paths, and utilities.
6. Interconnectivity of local streets between developments shall be consistent with LDC
section 6.06.01 B and GMP Objective 9.
7. Access Management Plan. All access provisions to the nearest public street(s) shall
be identified, including all existing and proposed driveways.
8. Water Management Plan. The master water management plan shall outline the
existing and proposed surface watercourses and their principal tributary drainage
facilities needed for proper drainage, water management, and development of the
subdivision. All existing drainage district facilities and their ultimate right -of-way
requirements as they affect the property to be subdivided shall be identified on the
plan. The Engineer’s Report with Assumptions and Explanations signed and sealed
by a Florida registered professional engineer shall include dDrainage data, assumed
criteria, and hydraulic calculations, consistent with the criteria and design method
established by the SFWMD in addition to the following information: shall be included
in the Engineer’s Report.
• The plan and report shall include the preliminary design calculations
indicating the method of drainage, existing water elevations, recurring high
water elevations, the proposed design water elevations, drainage structures,
canals, ditches, delineated wetlands, and any other pertinent information
pertaining to the control of storm and ground water. Any additional
information submitted to SFWMD shall also be provided with the plans.
a. For all developments, the following Stormwater related information:
i. Completed calculations used to design the facilities, such as: road, water
management systems, and all accessory facilities, public or private;
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ii. Drainage calculations, including 10-year 1-day; 25-year 3-day; 100-year
3-day storm routings;
iii. Detailed hydraulic grade line pipe design calculations utilized to design
the stormwater management facilities for the subdivision or
development; and
iv. Status of all other required permits including copies of information and
data submitted to the appropriate permitting agencies.
b. If within Collier County Public Utilities Service Area, the Report must also
contain the following:
i. Estimated cost of utilities construction, Water and Sewer calculations;
ii. Sewer Hydraulics;
iii. Lift station hydraulics to first downstream master station;
iv. Lift station buoyancy calculations;
v. Chloramine Dissipation Report; and
vi. Detailed hydraulic design calculations utilized to design water and sewer
facilities regulated by the County.
9. Lot configurations. Typical lot configurations shall be illustrated and the minimum
area of the lots required by the approved zoning classification shall be referenced by
note.
• a. For fee-simple residential lots, the illustration shall portray the type of
unit identified by LDC definition and developer's description to be placed on
each lot (i.e., Lots 1-20, single-family attached (patio home), and show a
typical unit on typical interior and corner lots, depicting setbacks (including
preserve setbacks, if applicable) and/or separation of structures. In addition,
for fee simple residential lots the illustration shall portray the location of
typical units on atypical lots, such as cul-de-sac, hammerhead, and all
irregular lots.
• b. For non-residential lots (i.e., multi-family amenity lots or parcels,
commercial/industrial lots), the illustration shall portray setbacks and
building envelope. Setbacks required by the approved zoning classification
shall be provided verbatim on the plan in matrix form. Where there is more
than one type of dwelling unit proposed (i.e., single-family detached, single-
family attached, zero lot line), lots must be linked to the type, or types, of
unit which they are intended to accommodate.
• c. A table shall be provided showing lot area and lot width for each
irregular lot. Regular corner and interior lots may show only typical width
and area.
10. Master utilities. Utilities such as telephone, power, water, sewer, gas, and the like,
on or adjacent to the tract including existing or proposed water and sewage
treatment plants.
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• a. The plans shall contain a statement that all utility services shall be
available and have been coordinated with all required utilities.
• b. Evidence of such utility availability shall be provided in writing from
each utility proposed to service the subdivision.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XXPL201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and review the application
based on the criteria in LDC subsection 10.02.04 A and other provisions of the LDC and
shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the preliminary subdivision plat.
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C.2. Preliminary Subdivision Plat Amendment (PSPA)
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.04 A.4 and other provisions of the LDC.
Applicability The County Manager or designee is authorized to make amendments to the approved PSP
pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.04 A.4.This process applies to an amendment to an
approved preliminary subdivision plat.
Initiation The applicant files an “Amendment to Preliminary Subdivision Plat (PSPA)” application
with the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Application
Contents and
Requirements for
Preliminary
Subdivision Plat
Amendments
A preliminary subdivision plat amendment application must include the following, in
addition to the Application Contents and Requirements for Preliminary
Subdivision Plan, as applicable. See Chapter 5 C.1 of the Administrative Code.
Submittal Credentials: The preliminary subdivision plat amendment shall be prepared by
the applicant’s engineer andsigned and sealed by a professional surveyor and
mapper. registered in the State of Florida. The boundary survey shall be signed
and sealed by a professional surveyor and mapper registered in the State of
Florida.
Sheet size: The preliminary subdivision plat amendment shall be submitted on standard
size 24-inch by 36-inch sheets, drawn to scale.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Name of development.
4. Amendment to PSP Number (original PSP number).
5. Cover letter describing the proposed changes.
6. Owner/Agent Affidavit.
7. Revised plat.
8. PUD Monitoring Schedule, if applicable.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XXPL201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
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Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and revi ew the application
for compliance with LDC subsection 10.02.04 A.4 and shall approve, approve with
conditions, or deny the amendment to the preliminary subdivision plat.
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D. Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat (PPL)
D.1. Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat – Standard
Reference LDC subsections 10.02.04 B and 10.02.04 C and other provisions of the LDC.
Applicability The procedure applies to Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plats (PPL) which is a
required process prior to development and recording of a subdivision where
improvements are required.
See Chapter 5 F. of the Administrative Code to submit a Minor Final Plat (FP) – when
improvements are not required.
See Chapter 5 E. of the Administrative Code to submit Construction Plans (CNSTR) –
when there are only improvements and no platting or recording is required.
Pre-Application
Meeting
A pre-application meeting is required for a Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat
application. The following information is beneficial to bring for discussion at the pre-
application meeting:
Written and mapped information describing:
1. A brief description of the land subject to the application and existing conditions.
2. Existing and proposed zoning classifications.
3. The proposed development – include the property subject to the application and any
future phases.
4. Existing covenants or restrictions.
5. Location of utility facilities, public facilities, and anticipated utility sources.
6. Water retention areas.
7. Public areas.
8. General soil characteristics.
9. Proposed number of parcels, lots, or tracts.
10. Typical lot or other parcel configuration.
11. Current aerial photograph with a clear film overlay with the proposed subdivision
configuration superimposed on the aerial photograph. Aerials and overlay
information must be legible at the scale provided.
12. Any other information needed to prepare and review of the application.
13. A map, at a scale of at least 1 in. =200 ft., identifying the following:
• a. Location of the subject property and identification of adjacent lands;
• b. Approximate acreage;
• c. Date of map;
• d. North arrow and scale;
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• e. Natural features such as native habitat identified by vegetative cover
and depicted in aerial imagery; low or swampy areas; water bodies, streams,
lakes, canals or the like;
• f. Streets and layout of all adjoining streets;
• g. General lot and block layout;
• h. Zoning classification of the property subject to the application and
adjacent properties;
• i. Location of existing improvements; and
• j. Any other significant features.
Initiation The applicant files a “Subdivision Construction Plans and Plat Application ” with Planning &
Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.04 B.6, site development plans may be submitted for
review once the first review comments of the construction plans and final subdivision plat
are posted. No site development plans may be approved until the final subdivision plat is
approved by the County Manager or designee.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents for
Construction Plans
and Final
Subdivision Plats
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Property information, including:
• Legal description;
• a. Zoning district;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Project name;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
• f. General location and cross streets.
4. Zoning designation of subject property.
5. PUD Monitoring Schedule and Report, if applicable.
6. Digital file of conditional use or PUD application, if applicable.
7. Cover letter explaining the project.
8. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment Information, as applicable.
9. Owner/Agent Affidavit and Evidence of AuthorityAffidavit of Authorization.
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10. Opinion of title.
11. Letter of intent as to the timeline for construction and platting.
12. Home Owner Association documents, if applicable.
13. An aerial photograph. All information must be legible at the scale provided.
14. Certificate of Public Facility Adequacy application.
15. Fire Flow test.
16. Zoning Data Sheet, including:
• a. Name of Plat (and PUD, if applicable);
• b. Development Standards per LDC or PUD;
• c. Overall subdivision layout;
• d. Table showing lot area and lot width for regular, interior and irregular
lots;
• e. Density, as allowed by zoning district;
• f. For Residential lots:
o i. Type of unit identified by LDC definition and description of
what is permitted on each lot;
o ii. Drawing of typical unit or typical interior and corner lots,
showing setbacks, including preserve setbacks) and separation from
structures; and
o iii. Lot layout and setbacks, particularly for the unique lots.
• g. For Non-Residential lots:
o i. Identification of setbacks and building envelopes.
17. Historical/Archeological Survey or waiver, if applicable.
18. Environmental Data Requirements.See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
19. Traffic Impact Study. See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
20. School Impact Analysis, for residential projects only.
21. Information and data relating to previous zoning actions affecting the project site.
22. Utility letters of availability and plat easement approval letter for utility easements, if
applicable.
23. Engineer’s Report including:The Engineer’s Report with Assumptions and
Explanations signed and sealed by a Florida registered professional engineer shall
include the following:
• Complete calculations used to design the facilities, including but not limited
to all water, sewer, road, water management systems, and all accessory
facilities, public or private;
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o Detailed hydraulic design calculations utilized to design the water
management facilities for the subdivision or development; and
o Detailed hydraulic design calculations utilized to design the water
and sewer facilities regulated by the county.
• Geo-technical report with soil boring results;
• Engineering Review Checklist, signed and sealed by the applicant’s
professional Engineer;
• Engineer’s Opinion of probable cost; and
• Status of all other required permits including copies of information and data
submitted to the appropriate permitting agencies.
a. For all developments, the following Stormwater related information:
i. Completed calculations used to design the facilities, such as: road, water
management systems, and all accessory facilities, public or private;
ii. Drainage calculations, including 10-year 1-day; 25-year 3-day; 100-year
3-day storm routings;
iii. Detailed hydraulic grade line pipe design calculations utilized to design
the stormwater management facilities for the subdivision or
development; and
iv. Status of all other required permits including copies of information and
data submitted to the appropriate permitting agencies.
b. If within Collier County Public Utilities Service Area, the Report must also
contain the following:
i. Estimated cost of utilities construction, Water and Sewer calculations;
ii. Sewer Hydraulics;
iii. Lift station hydraulics to first downstream master station;
iv. Lift station buoyancy calculations;
v. Chloramine Dissipation Report; and
vi. Detailed hydraulic design calculations utilized to design water and sewer
facilities regulated by the County.
24. Vegetation Removal and Site Filling permit (VRSFP), if requested.
• a. Provide separate acreage calculations for each phase of clearing
requested;
• b. If clearing or filling lots and building sites, with or without stockpiling, a
separate VRSFP application shall be submitted, pursuant to LDC subsection
4.06.04.A.2; and
• c. A site clearing plan. See Requirements for Construction Plans for more
information.
25. Additional plans included in the construction plans packet:
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• Streetlight plans, signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed to
practice in the State of Florida or the utility provider;
• Landscape plans., signed and sealed by a landscape architect registered in
the State of Florida.; and
• Irrigation plans, signed and sealed by a landscape architect or irrigation
designer.
25. Property Ownership Disclosure Form.
26. Permits: All Federal, State and local permits, including but not limited to the
following, shall be submitted prior to construction and before the pre-construction
meeting. If approved by the County Manager or designee, an applicant may submit
Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-construction meeting.
• a. SFWMD Permit, Permit Modification, or waiver, including staff report
exhibits;
• b. DEP utility installation permits, water/sewer; and
• c. US Army CoreCorps of Engineers permit and exhibit, if applicable.
27. Electronic copies of all documents.
Requirements for
Construction Plans
Submittal Credentials: The construction plans shall be signed and sealed by the
applicant’s professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
Sheet size: The construction plans shall be submitted on standard size 24-inch by 36-inch
sheets, drawn to scale.
The following are required to identify and provide on the construction plans:
1. A cover sheet, including a location map, showing the location of the tract in reference
to other areas of the county. The map shall include a north arrow, graphic scale, and
date.
2. Construction plans with specifications detailing/showing:
• a. Complete configurations of all required improvements including, but not
limited to, all water, sewer, roads, water management systems, and all
appurtenant facilities, public or private;
• b. Complete calculations used to design these facilities shall be included
with the plans; and
• c. If the development is phased, each phase boundary shall be clearly
delineated.
3. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
4. Vegetation Removal and Site Filling permit (VRSFP), if requested by applicant.
• If clearing or filling outside infrastructure is requested, the plans shall
differentiate on a site clearing plan (using hatching and legend) the
infrastructure clearing and storage of fill as allowed by VRSFP.
4. Additional plans included in the construction plans packet:
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a. Streetlight plans signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed to
practice in the State of Florida or the utility provider; and
b. Landscape plans. See Chapter 4.P of the Administrative Code for
Landscape Plan submittals
5. Preserve Management Plan, including a Native Vegetation Retention/Mitigation Plan,
if requested by applicant.
6. Boundary and topographic survey, less than six months old.
7. Site Clearing Plan, including a vegetation inventory.
• Areas where improvements are to be constructed with a maximum limit of
10 feet beyond any approved rights-of-way line or 5 feet beyond any
easement line.
8. Design sections, i.e., cross sections of roads, lakes, berms, and lots.
9. Construction details showing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local
standards.
10. For required improvements which will be constructed within an existing easement,
the existing easement and facilities and the proposed easement and facilities shall be
illustrated.
• The applicant shall provide copies of the plans to the holder of the
easement(s) simultaneously with its submission of the application to the
county.
11. Plan and profile sheets, showing roads, water, sewer, conflict crossings, drainage,
utilities, sidewalks, bike paths, and any unique situations.
12. Benchmark, based on NOAA datum NAVD (both NAVD and NGVD).
13. Locations of test borings of the subsurface condition of the tract to be developed.
14. The construction plans and attachments shall address special conditions pertaining to
the subdivision in note form on the construction plans, including statements
indicating:
• a. Compliance with federal, state, and local standards as currently
adopted;
• b. Source of water and sewer service; and
• c. Required installation of subsurface construction such as water lines,
sewer lines, public utilities and storm drainage prior to compaction of
subgrade and roadway construction.
Requirements for
Water
Management for
Construction Plans
Submittal Credentials: The water management plans and specifications in report form
shall be signed and sealed by the applicant’s professional engineer licensed to
practice in the State of Florida.
The Water Management plans and specifications shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
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1. A topographic map of the land development related to both NAVD and NGVD with
sufficient spot elevations to accurately delineate the site topography, prepared by a
professional surveyor. The information may be shown referenced to 1 datum with a
note on the cover sheet listing a site-specific equation for determining the grades in
the other datum.
2. A drainage map of the entire basins within which the development or subdivision lies.
This map may be combined with the above topographic data in a manner acceptable
to the County Manager or designee. All ridges lying within the basins and the area of
the basins stated in acres, of all the existing and proposed drainage areas shall be
shown and related to corresponding points of flow concentration.
3. Flow paths shall be indicated throughout including final outfalls from the
development and basins, existing water elevations, all connected and isolated
wetlands, recurring high water elevations, proposed design water elevations, and
other related hydrologic data.
4. Drainage data, assumed criteria and hydraulic calculations, consistent with the
criteria and design method established by the SFWMD. This includes routings for the
10-yr, 25-yr and 100 -yr storm events.
5. Pipe sizing calculations for the site.
6. Plans showing proposed design features and typical sections of canals, swales and all
other open channels, storm sewers, all drainage structures, roads and curbs, and
other proposed development construction.
7. Plans and profiles of all proposed roads. Where proposed roads intersect existing
roads, elevations and other pertinent details shall be shown for existing roads. Where
additional ditches, canals or other watercourses are required to accommodate
contributory surface waters, sufficient right-of-way shall be provided by the
developer or subdivider to accommodate these and future needs.
8. For projects that require a construction permit to be issued by the SFWMD, work
shall not commence until the applicant has provided the County Manager or
designee a copy of the permit or an acceptable "early work" permit.
9. The master drainage plan shall include the drainage plans and details for all lots. The
master drainage plan shall show proposed finished grade elevations at all lot corners
and breaks in grade. The engineer shall state on the water management calculations
the basis for wet season water table selection.
10. Construction plans for all subdivisions, site development plans, site development plan
amendments and site improvement plans shall include a general note stating that all
off-site drainage improvements associated with the current phase of development,
including perimeter berms, swales, stormwater outfall systems and on-site perimeter
swales shall be completed and operational prior to commencement of construction
of on-site improvement.
• a. This requirement shall be established at the mandatory pre-construction
conferencemeeting. Failure to comply with completion of the required
offsite improvements will result in a stop work order being issued until such
time as the project is brought into compliance with this requirement; and
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• b. The Engineer of record prior to final acceptance shall provide
documentation from the stormwater maintenance entity that it has been
provided information on how the stormwater system works and their
responsibility to maintain the system.
Requirements for
Final Subdivision
Plats
Submittal Credentials: The final subdivision plat shall be signed and sealed by a
professional surveyor and mapper registered in the State of Florida.
Sheet size: The final subdivision plat shall be submitted on standard size 24-inch by 36-
inch sheets of mylar or other approved material in conformance with F.S. Ch.
177, drawn to scale.
The final subdivision plat shall include at a minimum the following requirements:
1. The final plat shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of F.S. Chapter 177,
as may be amended.
2. The plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn with black permanent drawing ink or a
photographic silver emulsion mylar to a scale of not smaller than 1 inch equals 100
feet.
3. Name of subdivision. The plat shall have a title or name acceptable to the County
Manager or designee. When the plat is a new subdivision, the name of the
subdivision shall not duplicate or be phonetically similar to the name of any existing
subdivision. When the plat is an additional unit or section by the same developer or
successor in title to a recorded subdivision, it shall carry the same name as the
existing subdivision and as necessary a sequential numeric or alphabetic symbol to
denote and identify the new plat from the original plat. If the name of the subdivision
is not consistent with the name utilized for any zoning action for the subject property,
a general A note shall be added to the plat cover sheet which identifies the zoning
action name and ordinance number which approved such action.
4. Title. The plat shall have a title printed in bold legible letters on each sheet containing
the name of the subdivision. The subtitle shall include the name of the county and
state; the section, township and range as applicable or if in a land grant, so stated;
and if the plat is a replat, amendment or addition to an existing subdivision, it shall
include the words "section," "unit," "replat," "amendment," or the like.
5. Description. There shall be lettered or printed upon the plat a full and detailed
description of the land embraced in the plat. The description shall show the section,
township and range in which the lands are situated or if a land grant, so stated, and
shall be so complete that from it without reference to the map the starting point can
be determined and the boundaries identified.
6. Index. The plat shall contain a sheet index on page 1, showing the entire subdivision
on the sheet indexing the area shown on each succeeding sheet and each sheet shall
contain an index delineating that portion of the subdivision shown on that sheet in
relation to the entire subdivision. When more than 1 sheet shall be used to accurately
portray the lands subdivided, each sheet shall show the particular number of that
sheet and the total number of sheets included as well as clearly labeled match lines
to each sheet.
7. Survey data. The final plat shall comply with F.S. Ch. 177, and shall show the length of
all arcs together with central angles, radii, chord bearing, chord length and points of
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curvature. Sufficient survey data shall be shown to positively describe the boundary
of each lot, block, right-of-way, easement, required conservation or preserve area
and all other like or similar areas shown on the plat or within the boundary of the plat
as shown in the description. The survey data contained on the plat shall also include:
• a. The cover sheet or first page of the plat shall show a location plan,
showing the subdivision's location in reference to other areas of the county;
• b. The scale, both stated and graphically illustrated, on each graphic sheet;
• c. A north arrow shall be drawn on each sheet that shows the geometric
layout and the configuration of the property to be platted. The north
direction shall be at the top or left margin of the map where practicable;
• d. The minimum size for any letter or numeral shall be 1/10 inch;
• e. The points of beginning and the commencement shall be boldly shown
for any metes and bounds description;
• f. All intersecting street right-of-way lines shall be joined by a curve with a
minimum radius of 25 feet;
• g. All adjoining property shall be identified by a subdivision title, plat book
and page or if unplatted, the land shall be so designated;
• h. Permanent reference monuments shall be shown in the manner
prescribed by F.S. Ch. 177, as amended, and shall be installed prior to
recording of the final plat;
• i. There shall be reserved a space in the upper right-hand corner of each
sheet for the words "Plat Book ____________" and "Page ____________"
with the minimum letter size of ¼ inch. On the line directly below, a space
for "Sheet ____________ of ____________.";
• j. The map shall mathematically close and when practical shall be tied to
all section, township and range lines occurring within the subdivision by
distance and bearing where applicable; and
• k. All line and curve tables are to be shown on the same sheet as the
graphic drawing they relate to. When possible, dimensions shall be shown
directly on the map.
8. Lot and block identification. Each lot, block, or other like or similar parcel, however
described, shall be numbered or lettered. All lots shall be numbered or lettered by
progressive numbers or letters individually throughout the subdivision or
progressively numbered or lettered in each block, not necessarily starting with the
number "1" or letter "A." Parcels and blocks in each incremental plat shall be
numbered or lettered consecutively throughout a subdivision.
9. Protected/Preserve easements. All parcels which constitute a protected/preserve
area shall be labeled as an easement or tract. All protected/preserve area easements
or tracts shall be dedicated on the final subdivision plat to Collier County without the
responsibility for maintenance and to a property owners' association or similar entity
with maintenance responsibilities.
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10. Street names. The plat shall contain the name of each street shown on the plat in
conformance with the design requirements of this section.
11. Utilities. The construction plans for required improvements which will be constructed
within an existing easement must illustrate the existing easement and existing
facilities, and the proposed easement and the proposed facilities.
• Copies of the construction plans shall be provided by the applicant to the
holder of the easement(s) simultaneously with its submission to the county.
12. Outparcels. All interior excepted parcels shall be clearly indicated and labeled "Not a
Part of this Plat."
13. Rights-of-way and easements. All right-of-way and easement widths and dimensions
shall be shown on the plat. All lots must have frontage on a public or private right-of-
way in conformance with the LDC. Exceptions to lot frontage requirements are
identified in LDC section 4.03.04.
14. Restrictions, reservations, and restrictive covenants. Restrictions pertaining to the
type and use of water supply, type and use of sanitary facilities; use, responsibility of
maintenance and benefits of water or water management areas, canals, preserve and
conservation areas, and other open spaces; odd-shaped and substandard parcels;
restrictions controlling building lines; establishment and maintenance of buffer strips
and walls; and restrictions of similar nature shall require the establishment of
restrictive covenants and the existence of such covenants shall be noted on the plat
by reference to official record book and page numbers in the public records of Collier
County. Documents pertaining to restrictive covenants shall be submitted with the
final plat.
15. Location. The name of the section, township, range, and if applicable city, town,
village, county and state in which the land being platted is situated shall appear under
the name of the plat on each sheet. If the subdivision platted is a resubdivision o f a
part or the whole of a previously recorded subdivision, the fact of its being a
resubdivision shall be stated as a subtitle following the name of the subdivision
wherever it appears on the plat.
16. Basis of bearings. The basis of bearings must be clearly stated, i.e., whether to "True
North," "Grid North" as established by the National Oceanic Society (NOS), "Assumed
North," etc., and must be based on a well-defined line.
17. Existing or recorded streets. The plat shall show the name, location, and width of all
existing or recorded streets intersecting or contiguous to the boundary of the plat,
accurately tied to the boundary of the plat by bearings and distances.
18. Private streets and related facilities. All streets and their related facilities designed to
serve more than 1 property owner shall be dedicated to the public use; however
private streets shall be permitted within property under single ownership or control
of a property Home Owners' Association a condominium or cooperative association
or other like or similar entity. Where private streets are permitted, ownership and
maintenance association documents shall be submitted with the final plat and the
dedication contained on the plat shall clearly dedicate the roads and maintenance
responsibility to the association without responsibility to the county or any other
public agency. The rights-of-way and related facilities shall be identified as tracts for
roads and other purposes under specific ownership. All private streets shall be
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constructed in the same manner as public streets and the submission of construction
plans with required information shall apply equally to private streets.
19. Preserve Setbacks. The required preserve principal structure setback line and the
accessory structure setback lines shall be clearly indicated and labeled on the final
plat where applicable. The boundaries of all required easements shall be
dimensioned on the final subdivision plat. Required protected/preserve areas shall be
identified as separate tracts or easements having access to them from a platted right-
of-way. No individual residential or commercial lot or parcel lines may project into
them when platted as a tract. If the protected/preserve area is determined to be
jurisdictional in nature, verification must be provided which documents the approval
of the boundary limits from the appropriate local, state or federal agencies having
jurisdiction and when applicable pursuant to the requirements and provisions of the
growth management plan. See LDC section 6.01.02 for further information.
20. Certification and approvals. The plat shall contain, except as otherwise allowed
below, on the first page (unless otherwise approved by the Engineering Services
Director County Manager or Designee and office of the county attorney prior to
submittal) the following certifications and approvals, acknowledged if required by
law, all being in substantially the form set forth in Appendix C to the LDC. The
geometric layout and configuration of the property to be platted shall not b e shown
on the page(s) containing the certifications, approvals and other textual data
associated with the plat when practical.
• a. Dedications. The purpose of all dedicated or reserved areas shown on
the plat shall be defined in the dedication on the plat. All areas dedicated for
use by the residents of the subdivision shall be so designated and all areas
dedicated for public use, such as parks, rights-of-way, easements for
drainage and conservation purposes and any other area, however
designated, shall be dedicated by the owner of the land at the time the plat
is recorded. Such dedication and the responsibility for their maintenance
shall require a separate acceptance by resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners. No dedication items shall be included in the general note for
the plat;
• b. Mortgagee's consent and approval. Identification of all mortgages and
appropriate recording information together with all mortgagees' consents
and approvals of the dedication shall be required on all plats where
mortgages encumber the land to be platted. The signature(s) of the
mortgagee or mortgagees, as the case may be, must be witnessed and the
execution must be acknowledged in the same manner as deeds are required
to be witnessed and acknowledged. In case the mortgagee is a corporation,
the consent and approval shall be signed on behalf of the corporation by the
president, vice-president or chief executive officer. At the applicant's option,
mortgagee's consents do not have to be included on the plat to be recorded,
so long as they are provided as fully executed and acknowledged separate
instruments along with the plat recording submittal;
• c. Certification of surveyor. The plat shall contain the signature,
registration number and official seal of the land surveyor, certifying that the
plat was prepared under his responsible direction and supervision and that
the survey data compiled and shown on the plat complies with all of the
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requirements of F.S. ch. 177, part I, as amended. The certification shall also
state that permanent reference monuments (P.R.M.), have been set in
compliance with F.S. chapter 177, part I, as amended, and this section, and
that permanent control points (P.C.P.s) and lot corners will be set under the
direction and supervision of the surveyor prior to final acceptance of
required improvements. Upon installation of the P.C.P.s, the surveyor must
submit to the County Manager or designee written certification that the
installation work has been properly completed. When required
improvements have been completed prior to the recording of a plat, the
certification shall state the P.C.P.s and lot corners have been set in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and ordinances of Collier
County. When plats are recorded and improvements are to be accomplished
under performance security posted as provided for by this section, the
required improvements and performance guarantee shall include P.C.P.s;
• d. Surveyor's seal. The surveyor of record shall sign and seal copies of the
plat submitted for approval;
• e. Signature block for county attorney. The plat shall contain the approval
and signature block for the county attorney;
• f. Signature block for Board of County Commissioners and clerk of circuit
court. The plat shall contain the approval and signature block for the Board
of County Commissioners and the acknowledgement and signature block of
the clerk of circuit court;
• g. Evidence of title. A title certification or opinion of title complying with
section 177.041, F.S., must be submitted with the plat. The evidence of title
provided must state or describe: (1) that the lands as described and shown
on the plat are in the name, and record title is held by the person, persons or
organization executing the dedication, (2) that all taxes due and payable at
the time of final plat recording have been paid on said lands, (3) all
mortgages on the land and indicate the official record book and page
number of each mortgage. The evidence of title may, at the applicant's
discretion, be included on the first page of the plat, so long as the
information required by section 177.041, F.S., and this paragraph is clearly
stated, an effective date is provided, and the statement is properly signed;
and
• h. Instrument prepared by. The name, street and mailing address of the
natural person who prepared the plat shall be shown on each sheet. The
name and address shall be in statement form consisting of the words, "This
instrument was prepared by (name), (address)."
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the final subdivision plat application for
completeness. After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with
the required fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the
applicant that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a
receipt for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the
petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence
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regarding the petition. See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness
and processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision Maker The BCC.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and review the application
for compliance with LDC subsections 10.02.04 B and 10.02.04 C and other provisions of
the LDC.
Once submitted for review, the construction plans and final subdivision plat application
will remain under review so long as a resubmittal in response to a county reviewer's
comments is received within 270 days of the date on which the comments were sent to
the applicant. If a response is not received within this time, the application will be
considered withdrawn and cancelled. Further review of the project will require a new
application together with appropriate fees.
The County Manager or designee will provide a recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the final subdivision plat.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Engineering Services
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division prior to the commencement of construction. All
Federal, State, and local permits shall be submitted prior to construction and before the
pre-construction meeting. If approved by the County Manager or designee, an applicant
may submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-construction meeting.
Re-submittal of
Construction Plans
and Final
Subdivision Plats
Upon re-submittal of construction plans and final subdivision plat, the engineer shall
identify all revisions to the construction plans by lettering or numbering; the surveyor
shall identify all revisions to the plat by highlighting the current revisions. The applicant
shall also provide a written response to the county's comments, responding to each
comment individually.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the construction plans and final subdivision plat has been approved by the County
Manager or designee for compliance, the applicant shall submit the following:
1. The applicant's professional engineer shall submit a digitally created
construction/site plan documents; and
2. 1 CDROM of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital data to be
submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered in the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET)
units; as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information
shall have a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad
(DWG) or Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common
naming conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—
EOP, etc.). For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily
understood by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite
annotation) shall be drawn on a unique information layer, with all linework
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pertaining to the property feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines
that form the parcel boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations
pertaining to property information shall be on a unique layer. Example: lot
dimensions—Lottxt layer. All construction permits required from local, state and
federal agencies must be submitted to the County Manager or designee prior to
commencing development within any phase of a project requiring such permits.
Recording Process The final subdivision plat shall be recorded pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.04 F. See
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D.2. Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat Amendment (PPLA)
Reference LDC section 10.02.04 B. and other provisions of the LDC.
Applicability This process applies to amendments to a Board approved Construction Plans and Final
Subdivision Plat, but prior to the recordation.
Initiation The applicant files a “Subdivision Construction Plans and Plat Amendment (PPLA)”
application with the Development Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Application
Contents and
Requirements for
Construction Plans
and Final
Subdivision Plat
Amendments
A Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat Amendment application must include the
following, in addition to the Application Contents and Requirements for Construction
Plans and Final Subdivision Plat, as applicable. See Chapter 5 D.1 of the Administrative
Code.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Name of development.
4. Amendment to PPL Number (original PPL number).
5. Cover letter describing the proposed changes.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing steps of
the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision Maker The BCC.
Review Process The Development Review Division will review the application, identify whether additional
materials are needed and review the application for compliance with LDC sections
10.02.04 B and 10.02.04 C and other provisions of the LDC.
Once submitted for review, the construction plans and final subdivision plat amendment
application will remain under review so long as a resubmittal in response to a county
reviewer's comments is received within 270 days of the date on which the comments
were sent to the applicant. If a response is not received within this time, the application
will be considered withdrawn and cancelled. Further review of the project will require a
new application together with appropriate fees.
The County Manager or designee will provide a recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the final subdivision plat.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Development Review Division
prior to the commencement of construction. All Federal, State, and local permits shall be
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submitted prior to construction and before the pre-construction meeting. If approved by
the County Manager or designee, an applicant may submit Federal, State and local agency
permits at the pre-construction meeting.
Re-submittal of
Construction Plans
and Final
Subdivision Plat
Amendments
Upon re-submittal of construction plans and final subdivision plat, the engineer shall
identify all revisions to the construction plans by lettering or numbering; the surveyor
shall identify all revisions to the plat by highlighting the current revisions. The applicant
shall also provide a written response to the county's comments, responding to each
comment individually.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the construction plans and final subdivision plat has been approved by the County
Manager or designee for compliance, the applicant shall submit the following:
1. The applicant's professional engineer shall submit a digitally created
construction/site plan documents; and
2. 1 CDROM of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital data to be
submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered in the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET)
units; as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information
shall have a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad
(DWG) or Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common
naming conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—
EOP, etc.). For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily
understood by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite
annotation) shall be drawn on a unique information layer, with all linework
pertaining to the property feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines
that form the parcel boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations
pertaining to property information shall be on a unique layer. Example: lot
dimensions—Lottxt layer. All construction permits required from local, state and
federal agencies must be submitted to the County Manager or designee prior to
commencing development within any phase of a project requiring such permits.
Recording Process The final subdivision plat shall be recorded pursuant to LDC section 10.02.04 F. See
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D.23. Final Subdivision Plat – For Townhouse Fee Simple Development
Reference LDC subsections 10.02.04.B and 10.02.04 C and other provisions of the LDC.
Applicability For final subdivision plat incorporating a townhouse development on fee simple lots, the
additional application contents identified below shall be provided with the final
subdivision plat application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Subdivision Construction Plans and Plat Application ” with Planning &
Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.04 B.6, site development plans may be submitted for
review once the first review comments of the construction plans and final subdivision plat
are posted. No site development plans may be approved until the final subdivision plat is
approved by the County Manager or designee.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
A Townhouse Fee Simple Development application must include the following, in addition
to the Application Contents and Requirements for construction plans and final subdivision
plat. See Chapter 5 D.1 of the Administrative Code.
Submittal Credentials: The construction plans shall be signed and sealed by the
applicant’s professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Florida. The
final subdivision plat shall be prepared by a professional surveyor and mapper
registered in the State of Florida. The landscape plans shall be signed and sealed
by a landscape architect registered in the State of Florida.
Sheet size: The construction plans and final subdivision plat shall be submitted on
standard size 24-inch by 36-inch sheets, drawn to scale.
1. A coversheet which includes:
• a. Applicant contact information;
• b. The name of the development;
• c. The zoning district;
• d. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment information;
• e. Legal description of the subject property, both prior to and after
subdivision; and
• f. A location map, showing the location of the tract in reference to other
areas of the county. The map shall include a north arrow, graphic scale, and
date.
2. Landscape plans., signed and sealed, in accordance with LDC section 10.02.14.
3. Traffic Impact Study See Chapter 7 of the Administrative Code.
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4. For residential projects subject to the provisions of LDC section 10.04.09, a completed
School Impact Analysis (SIA) application, location map and review fee.
52. The following information in table format:
• a. Total site acreage;
• b. Total square footage of impervious area, including all parking areas,
drive aisles, internal streets, and the percentage of impervious area of the
total site area;
• c. Total number of units, units per acre, and a unit breakdown by square
footage and number of bedrooms, as well as minimum/maximum (as
applicable) floor area required and floor area proposed;
• d. All required and provided setbacks and separations between principal
and accessory structures;
• e. Maximum building height allowed by zoning district and height
proposed;
• f. Zoning and land use of the subject property and adjacent properties,
including properties abutting an adjacent right-of-way or right-of-way
easement;
• g. A parking summary, showing number of spaces required, and number of
spaces provided; and
• h. Preserve area required and provided;.
63. A Site Plan illustrating the following:
• a. Name and alignment of existing/proposed rights-of-way of all streets
bordering the development;
• b. Name and alignment of existing/proposed rights-of-way for all internal
streets and alleys;
• c. Location of all existing driveways or access points of the opposite sides
of all streets bordering the development;
• d. Location of all traffic calming devices;
• e. Location and configuration of all development ingress and egress points;
• f. Location and arrangements of all proposed principal and accessory
structures;
• g. Directional movement of internal vehicular traffic and its separation
from pedestrian traffic;
• h. Location of emergency access lanes, fire hydrants and fire lanes;
• i. Location of all handicapped parking spaces;
• j. Location of trash enclosures or compactors, if applicable;
• k. Location and proposed heights of proposed walls or fences;
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• l. Location of sidewalks and pathways designed in accordance with LDC
section 6.06.02;
• m.Location of residential off-street parking in accordance with LDC
subsection 4.05.04 D.1;
• n. Location of all required preserves with area in square feet; and
• o. Any additional relevant information as may be required by the County
Manager or designee.
4. Property Ownership Disclosure form.
Completeness and
Processing of the
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the final subdivision plat application for
completeness. After submission of the completed application packet accompanied with
the required fee, the applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the
applicant that the petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a
receipt for the payment and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the
petition. This petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence
regarding the petition.See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the
procedural steps for initiating an application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing The BCC shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision Maker The BCC.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and review the application
for compliance with LDC subsections 10.02.04 B and 10.02.04 C and other provisions of
the LDC.
Once submitted for review, the townhouse construction plans and final subdivision plat
application will remain under review so long as a resubmittal in response to a county
reviewer's comments is received within 270 days of the date on which the comments
were sent to the applicant. If a response is not received within this time, the application
review will be considered withdrawn and cancelled. Further review of the project will
require a new application together with appropriate fees.
The County Manager or designee will provide a recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the final subdivision plat.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Engineering Services
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division prior to the commencement of construction. All
Federal, State, and local permits shall be submitted prior to construction and before the
pre-construction meeting. If approved by the County Manager or designee, an applicant
may submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-construction meeting.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the final subdivision plat has been approved by the County Manager or des ignee for
compliance the applicant shall submit the following:
2. The applicant's professional engineer shall submit a digitally created
construction/site plan documents; and
3. 1 CDROM of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital data to be
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submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered in the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET) units;
as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information shall have
a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad (DWG) or
Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common naming
conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—EOP, etc.).
For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily understood
by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite annotation) shall
be drawn on a unique information layer, with all linework pertaining to the property
feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines that form the parcel
boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations pertaining to property
information shall be on a unique layer. Example: lot dimensions—Lottxt layer. All
construction permits required from local, state and federal agencies must be
submitted to the County Manager or designee prior to commencing development
within any phase of a project requiring such permits.
Recording Process The Townhouse Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plats shall be recorded pursuant
to LDC subsection 10.02.04 F See Chapter 5 G. of the Administrative Code.
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E. Construction Plans (CNSTR)
E.1. Construction Plans – Standard
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.04 E.
Applicability This procedure applies to construction improvements which do not require platting or
recordation of land.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Construction Plans (CNSTR)” with the Planning &
Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedura l steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range;
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block;
• e. Project name; and
• f. General location.
4. Cover letter, briefly describing the project.
5. Streetlight plans, signed and sealed by a professional Engineer, licensed to practice in
the State of Florida.
6. Landscape plans. See Chapter 4.P of the Administrative Code for Landscape Plan
submittals.
7. Professional engineer’s report.
8. Construction Plans.
9. Professional engineer’s opinion of the probable construction costs or contract bid
price.
10. Electronic copies of all documents.
Requirements for
Construction Plans
See Chapter 5 D.1 - Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plat section of the
Administrative Code for the construction plans and water management plan requirements.
Submittal Credentials: The construction plans shall be signed and sealed by the
applicant’s professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Florida. The
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landscape plans shall be signed and sealed by a landscape architect registered in
the State of Florida. The streetlight plans shall be signed and sealed by an
irrigation designer or landscape architect registered in the State of Florida
Sheet size: The construction plans shall be submitted on standard size 24-inch by 36-inch
sheets, drawn to scale.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and review the application
for compliance with LDC subsection 10.02.04 E and shall approve or deny the application.
Once submitted for review, the construction plans application will remain under review so
long as a resubmittal in response to a county reviewer's comments is received within 270
days of the date on which the comments were sent to the applicant. If a response is not
received within this time, the application for review will be considered withdrawn and
cancelled. Further review of the project will require a new application together with
appropriate fees.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Engineering Services
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division prior to the commencement of construction. All
Federal, State, and local permits shall be submitted prior to construction and before the
pre-construction meeting. If approved by the County Manager or designee, an applicant
may submit Federal, State and local agency permits at the pre-construction meeting.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
following approval
by the County
Manager or
designee
After the final subdivision plat has been approved by the County Manager or designee for
compliance the applicant shall submit the following:
1. The applicant's professional Engineer shall submit a digitally created
construction/site plan documents; and
2. 1 CDROM of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital data to be
submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered i n the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET) units;
as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information shall have
a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad (DWG) or
Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common naming
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conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—EOP, etc.).
For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily understood
by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite annotation) shall
be drawn on a unique information layer, with all linework pertaining to the property
feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines that form the parcel
boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations pertaining to property
information shall be on a unique layer. Example: lot dimensions—Lottxt layer. All
construction permits required from local, state and federal agencies must be
submitted to the County Manager or designee prior to commencing development
within any phase of a project requiring such permits.
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E.2. Insubstantial Change to Construction Plans (ICP)
Reference LDC subsections 10.02.04 B.5 and 10.02.05 A.5
Applicability Approved construction plans may request minor or insubstantial changes due to site
inspections and/or unexpected conditions that warrant changes to the plans. All changes
must be noted on the record drawings.
No changes to the final subdivision plat are permitted.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is required unless waived by the County Manager or designee.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Insubstantial Change to Construction Plans” with
the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
Submittal Credentials: Construction plans for all of the improvements required shall be
signed and sealed by the applicant's professional engineer licensed to practice in
the State of Florida.
Sheet size: The construction plans shall be submitted on standard size 24-inch by 36-inch
sheets, drawn to scale.
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Project information, including:
• a. Assigned Planner;
• b. Project name;
• c. Original SDP/SIPCNSTR/PPL number; and
• d. Section, township and range.
4. Determination (i.e. email correspondence) from the County Manager or designee
that confirms the following:
• The proposed revisions to a PPL, or CNSTR, SDP or SIP is are consistent with
the insubstantial change criteria; and
5. Cover letter describing in detail the requested changes and identification of the sheet
number and the plans affected by the requested change. The cover sheet shall be
signed and sealed and include the following information:
• a. Project Title;
• b. Reference the project is an Insubstantial Change for PPL, or CNSTR, SDP
or SIP;
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• c. Zoning Designation;
• d. Vicinity map clearly identifying the location of the development; and
• e. Property information, including:
o i. Legal description; and
o ii. Property identification number.
6. The Engineer’s Report with Assumptions and Explanations signed and sealed by a
Florida registered professional engineer shall include the following:
a. For all developments, the following Stormwater related information:
i. Completed calculations used to design the facilities, such as: road, water
management systems, and all accessory facilities, public or private;
ii. Drainage calculations, including 10-year 1-day; 25-year 3-day; 100-year
3-day storm routings;
iii. Detailed hydraulic grade line pipe design calculations utilized to design
the stormwater management facilities for the subdivision or
development; and
iv. Status of all other required permits including copies of information and
data submitted to the appropriate permitting agencies.
b. If within Collier County Public Utilities Service Area, the Report must also
contain the following:
i. Estimated cost of utilities construction, Water and Sewer calculations;
ii. Sewer Hydraulics;
iii. Lift station hydraulics to first downstream master station;
iv. Lift station buoyancy calculations;
v. Chloramine Dissipation Report; and
vi. Detailed hydraulic design calculations utilized to design water and sewer
facilities regulated by the County.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
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Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application and identify whether additional materials are needed and review the
application for compliance with LDC sections 10.02.04 and 10.02.05 and any other
applicable LDC sections.
Once submitted for review, the insubstantial change application will remain under review
so long as a resubmittal in response to a county reviewer's comments is received within
270 days of the date on which the comments were sent to the applicant. If a response is
not received within this time, the application for review will be considered withdrawn and
cancelled. Further review of the project will require a new application together with
appropriate fees.
Pre-Construction
Meeting
A pre-construction meeting shall have occurred with the Engineering Services
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division prior to the initial commencement of
construction.
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F. Minor Final Subdivision Plat (FP)
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.04 D.
Applicability This procedure applies to a minor final subdivision plat. A minor final subdivision plat
generally does not require improvements, a construction maintenance agreement, a
security performance bond, or phasing.
Pre-application A pre-application meeting is required unless waived by the County Manager or designee.
Initiation The applicant files a “Minor Subdivision Plat Application” with the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. PUD Ordinance and Development Commitment Information .
4. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Project name;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
• f. Total acreage.
5. Current zoning designation of subject property.
6. Cover letter briefly explaining the project.
7. PUD Monitoring Schedule, if applicable.
8. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
9. Signed and sealed Plat, less than 6 months old.
10. Signed and sealed boundary survey, less than 6 months old.
11. Evidence of AuthorityAffidavit of Authorization.
12. Zoning Data Sheet.
13. Certificate of Adequate Public Facilities application, if applicable.
14. School Impact Analysis application, if applicable.
Final Subdivision
Plat Requirements
See Chapter 5 D.1 - “Requirements for Final Subdivision Plat” within the Construction
Plans and Final Subdivision Plat section of the Administrative Code.
Submittal Credentials: Minor final plats shall be signed and sealed by a professional
surveyor and mapper registered in the State of Florida.
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Sheet size: The final subdivision plat shall be submitted on standard size 24-inch by 36-
inch sheets, drawn to scale.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing The BCC shall hold 1 public hearing.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application, identify whether additional materials are needed and review the application
for compliance with and shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the minor final
subdivision plat.
Once submitted for review, the minor final subdivision plat application will remain under
review so long as a resubmittal in response to a county reviewer's comments is received
within 270 days of the date on which the comments were sent to the applicant. If a
response is not received within this time, the application for review will be considered
withdrawn and cancelled. Further review of the project will require a new application
together with appropriate fees.
The County Manager or designee will provide a recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the minor final subdivision
plat.
Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the minor final subdivision plat has been approved by the County Manager or
designee for compliance the applicant shall submit the following:
1. The applicant's professional Engineer shall submit a digitally created
construction/site plan documents; and
2. 1 CDROM of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital da ta to be
submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered in the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET) un its;
as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information shall have
a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad (DWG) or
Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common naming
conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—EOP, etc.).
For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily understood
by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite annotation) shall
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feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines that form the parcel
boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations pertaining to property
information shall be on a unique layer. Example: lot dimensions—Lottxt layer. All
construction permits required from local, state and federal agencies must be
submitted to the County Manager or designee prior to commencing development
within any phase of a project requiring such permits.
Recording Process
The minor final subdivision plat shall be recorded pursuant to LDC section 10.02.04 F
See Chapter 5 G. of the Administrative Code
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G. Plat Recording
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.04 F.
Applicability This procedure is to ensure proper legal description, identification, documentation, and
recording of real estate boundaries.
No building permit for habitable structures shall be issued prior to approval by the BCC
and recordation of the final subdivision plat, except as identified in LDC sections 5.05.04
and 10.02.04 B.6.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting will have occurred at the time of submittal of the construction
plans and final subdivision plat or minor final subdivision plat.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Plat Recording (PR)” with the Engineering Services
DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Original PPL number.
3. Construction and Maintenance Agreement.
4. Original sepia mylar of the final subdivision plat.
• Surveyor’s certification that the mylar contains no revision s from the most
recent submittal of the final subdivision plat to the Engineering Services
Department.
5. Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.04 F.3, an original title opinion from an attorney
licensed to practice in the State of Florida, which contains the following:
• a. A legal description of at least the lands being platted;
• b. A statement that the attorney is licensed to practice in the State of
Florida and that the attorney has examined title to the subject real property,
if a title opinion is being provided;
• c. Identification of the exact name of any person who is the record owner
of the subject real property and a specific citation to the official records
book and page, where each record legal owner obtained title to the subject
real property. The title information shall have attached thereto a copy of
said instrument(s) of conveyance; and
• d. Identification of liens, encumbrances, easements, or matters shown or
that should be shown as exclusions to coverage on a title insurance policy.
As may be applicable, the title information shall include in a neatly bound
fashion, and make citation to the recording information of, all referenced
liens, encumbrances, easements, or exclusions. The title information shall
have attached thereto a copy of any such instruments.
6. Joinder and consent of mortgagee, if applicable.
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7. If any dedications, grants, conveyances, easements, consents (including mortgagee
consents), reservations, covenants, or other like instruments are to be recorded
simultaneously with the final subdivision plat, appropriate fees and original
documentation must be provided to the County Manager or designee for processing
and recording by the clerk of court prior to, or simultaneously with, the recording of
the final subdivision plat.
8. Homeowner Association Documents, if applicable.
9. Affidavit by surveyor.
Supporting “gap”
title information
1. Pursuant to LDC subsection 10.02.04 F.3, within 60 days of recordation of the final
subdivision plat the applicant shall submit to the County Manager or designee final
supporting "gap" title information.
2. The final supporting title information must meet all of the requirements in the above
(Plat Recording – Application Contents).
3. The effective date of the supporting "gap" title information must be through the date
of recordation of the final subdivision plat and must, at a minimum, cover the "gap"
between the time the effective date of the information required above (Plat
Recording – Application Contents) and the date and time of recording of the final
plat.
4. The title information must identify and provide copies of any recorded
documentation of the holders of any estates, liens, encumbrances, or easements not
properly included or joined in the dedication or consents on the final subdivision plat.
The supporting "gap" title information must have attached a copy of any required
instruments not previously provided in connection with submittals for the final plat's
recording.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Services Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing The BCC shall hold 1 public hearing.No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The BCC.The County Manager or Designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will review the
application and identify whether additional materials are needed pursuant to LDC
subsection 10.02.04 F.
The Engineering Services DepartmentDevelopment Review Division will submit the final
subdivision plat materials to the Collier County Clerk of Courts for recording.
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Digital Submittal
Requirements
After the final subdivision plat has been approved by the County Manager or designee for
compliance the applicant shall submit the following:
1. The applicant's professional Engineer shall submit a digitally created
construction/site plan documents; and
2. 1 CDROM of the master plan file, including, where applicable, easements,
water/wastewater facilities, and stormwater drainage system. The digital data to be
submitted shall follow these formatting guidelines: All data shall be delivered in the
state plane coordinate system, with a Florida East Projection, and a North American
Datum 1983/1990 (NAD83/90 datum), with United States Survey Feet (USFEET) units;
as established by a Florida registered surveyor and mapper. All information shall have
a maximum dimensional error of +0.5 feet. Files shall be in an AutoCad (DWG) or
Digital Exchange File (DXF) format; information layers shall have common naming
conventions (i.e. right-of-way—ROW, centerlines—CL, edge-of-pavement—EOP, etc.).
For a plan to be deemed complete, the layering scheme must be readily understood
by county staff. All property information (parcels, lots, and requisite annotation) shall
be drawn on a unique information layer, with all linework pertaining to the property
feature located on that layer. Example: parcels—All lines that form the parcel
boundary will be located on 1 parcel layer. Annotations pertaining to pro perty
information shall be on a unique layer. Example: lot dimensions—Lottxt layer. All
construction permits required from local, state and federal agencies must be
submitted to the County Manager or designee prior to commencing development
within any phase of a project requiring such permits.
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H. Vacation of Subdivision Plats
Reference See F.S. § 177.101, as amended and LDC subsection 10.02.04 G.
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Chapter 6. Waivers, Exemptions, and Reductions
The following applications and approvals listed in this Chapter provide waivers, exemptions, and reductions from
the standards identified in the LDC. Some petitions require a public hearing for approval.
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A. Administrative Fence/Wall Waiver (AFW)
Reference LDC subsection 5.03.02 FD.2 and LDC section 5.03.02 H.4.a.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request to administratively approve the following: an
alternative to the fence or wall design requirements, where there is a non-residential
development on the adjoining parcel or abutting right-of-way.
1. A variance from the height limitations of fences and walls in commercial and industrial
zoning districts; or
2. An alternative to the fence or wall design requirements between residential and
nonresidential development, where there is a local street that lies contiguous to the
rear of a residence or some other physical separation exists between the residential
development and the nonresidential development.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Administrative Fence Waiver/Variance” application with the
Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including;
• a. Section, township and range;
• b. Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
• c. Address of subject site.
3. A narrative description of the site and a detailed explanation of the alternative
proposal to meet the intent of the LDC.
4. Illustrations, landscape plans, photos, and other illustrative materials that support the
applicant’s proposal.
5. Affidavit of Authorization.
6. Electronic copies of all documents.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
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Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application, identify whether
additional materials are needed and approve, approve with conditions or deny the
Administrative Fence/Wall Waiver.
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B. Administrative Parking Reduction (APR)
Reference LDC subsection 4.05.04 F.24.
Applicability This procedure applies to the process where the County Manager or designee may
determine the minimum parking requirements for a use which is not specifically identified
in the LDC 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 the LDC should not be
applied.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Administrative Parking Reduction” application with the Planning &
Zoning DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regardi ng the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Section, township and range;
• b. Subdivision, lot and block; and
• c. Address of subject site.
3. Type of business.
4. Hours of operation.
5. Signed and sealed survey.
6. Addressing checklist.
7. To determine the minimum parking requirements for a use which is not specifically
identified in the LDC 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 the
LDC should not be applied, then the applicant may be required to submit the
following:
• a. Parking generation studies;
• b. Evidence of parking ratios applied by other counties and municipalities
for the specific use;
• c. Reserved parking pursuant to LDC section 4.04.05; and
• d. Other conditions and safeguards deemed to be appropriate to protect
the public health, safety and welfare.
8. Affidavit of Authorization.
9. Copy of most current approved SDP or SIP, if applicable.
10. Copy of approved Zoning Certificate, if applicable.
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Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the complet eness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application, identify whether
additional materials are needed and prepare a letter of approval or denial utilizing the
criteria identified in the LDC subsection 4.05.04 F. 24.
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C. Administrative Parking Exemption
Reference LDC subsections 4.05.02 K.1-2.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for relief from various requirements of the minimum
parking requirements established by the LDC, including:
1. Allowing off-site parking on non-contiguous lots under the same ownership, and/or
2. Allowing off-site parking on contiguous lots under different ownership (shared
parking).
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required but may be requested to determine if the
exemption request may be fulfilled administratively.
Initiation The applicant files an “Application for Public Hearing for Parking Exemption” with the
Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description; and
• b. Principal site property information and off-site parking area information,
with the following included:
• i. Property identification number;
• ii. Section, township and range;
• iii. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds
description;
• iv. Address of subject site and general location; and
• v. Size of property in feet and acres.
3. The name and mailing address of all registered Home Owners Association’s that could
be affected by the application.
4. Disclosure of ownershipProperty Ownership Disclosure Form.
5. Project information, including:
• a. Zoning classification of proposed off-site parking lot;
• b. Zoning and type of land use of the property that the Parking Exemption
is proposed to serve;
• c. Total number of parking spaces required for the project;
• d. Number of parking spaces proposed to be located off-site;
• e. Whether the proposed parking lot is separated from the permitted use
by a collector or arterial roadway, and the roadway name; and
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• f. Whether the permitted use is proposed to share required parking with
another permitted use.
6. A narrative statement describing the request with specific reference to the crite ria
noted in LDC subsection 4.05.02 K.1.-2., and any backup materials or documentation.
7. Pre-application meeting notes, if applicable.
8. Addressing checklist.
9. If required, a Boundary Survey (completed within the last six months, maximum 1 in.
to 400 ft. scale) that is abstracted, signed, sealed and prepared by a Florida registered
land surveyor. The boundary survey must include the following:
• a. The location and dimensions of all property lines, existing streets or
roads, easements, rights-of-way, and areas dedicated to the public; and
• b. An Attorney’s Opinion of Title or by a sworn statement from the
property owners stating that they have provided sufficient information to
the surveyor to allow the accurate depiction of the information on the
survey.
10. A conceptual site plan drawn to a maximum 1 in. to 400 ft. scale. The plan must
measure 24 in. x 36 in. along with a reduced 8½ in. x 11 in. copy. The site plan shall
show the following information:
• a. All existing and proposed structures and their dimensions;
• b. Provisions for existing and/or proposed ingress and egress (including
pedestrian ingress and egress to the site and the structure(s) on site);
• c. All existing and/or proposed parking and loading areas (including a
matrix that indicates required and provided parking and loading, including
required parking for the disabled);
• d. Required yards, open space and preserve areas; and
• e. Proposed and/or existing landscaping and buffering as may be required
by the County.
11. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
12. A copy of the last recorded deed, contract for sale or agreement for sale, or a
notarized statement of ownership clearly
13. Map of Property Location.
14. 10-Year Lease Agreement, if required by the approval criteria.
15. Electronic copies of all documents.
16. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
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petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application and approve,
approve with conditions, or deny the applications utilizing the criteria identified in LDC
subsection 4.05.02 K.1 or K.2.
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D. Administrative Variance (AVA)
Reference LDC section 9.04.04.
Applicability This procedure applies to a request for an administrative approval for minor after -the-fact
yard encroachments for principal and accessory structures, pursuant to the specific
classifications outlined in LDC section 9.04.04.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation The applicant files an “Administrative Variance for Minor After-The-Fact Yard
Encroachments Submittal Instructions And Application Form” application with the
Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Disclosure of ownership.
3. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Section, township and range;
• c. Subdivision, unit, lot and block; and
• d. Address of subject site and general location.
4. Details of variance request, including the following information:
• a. Statement of what is requested and where on the site;
• b. Location and extent of encroachment, measured in tenths of feet;
• c. When the encroachment was discovered;
• d. How the encroachment was discovered; and
• e. Building permit numbers of encroaching structures.
5. A signed and sealed copy of the survey identifying the encroachment.
6. Affidavit of Authorization.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
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Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application, identify whether
additional materials are needed and approve, approve with conditions or deny the
application based on the criteria in LDC section 9.04.04.
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E. Alcohol Beverage Distance Waiver
Reference LDC subsection 5.05.01 A.6, LDC section 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection
10.03.06 U.
Applicability This procedure provides for waiver of part or all of the minimum separation distance
required between establishments whose primary function is the sale of alcoholic
beverages for on-site consumption.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Petition for Waiver from Separation Requirements for
EstablishmentsBusinesses Selling Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premise Consumption” with
the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range;
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description; and
• e. Address of subject site.
3. Zoning information, including:
• a. Current zoning of subject property; and
• b. Adjacent zoning and land use.
4. A statement describing the extent of the waiver requested, in linear feet, from the
required 500-foot separation.
5. A description of all proposed uses for the subject site/structure, including the
following:
• a. Total square footage of subject structure.
• b. Square footage dedicated to each proposed use.
• c. Proposed hours of operation.
• d. Indication of entertainment and type.
• e. A description addressing each of the criteria identified in LDC subsection
5.05.01 A.6.a.- dc.
6. A signed and sealed survey or boundary sketch to scale, including reduced 8½ in. x 11
in. copies.
7. Addressing checklist.
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8. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
9. Affidavit of Authorization.
10. Agent Letter Review. Following the initial staff review comments and prior to the
second submittal, the following Agent Letter materials shall be submitted to the
assigned Planner for review and approval:
a. A list of the names and addresses of property owners to receive the Agent
Letter; and
b. Draft of the Agent Letter.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Agent Letter: An Agent Letter shall be sent to property owners within 150 feet of the
subject property following the initial staff review comments and prior to the second
submittal. See Application Contents for review and approval of letter materials.
2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing; and
• b. Description of the proposed land uses.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See Chapter 9
of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner may grant a waiver of part or the entire minimum distance
requirement.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application and identify
whether additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare Staff Report, utilizing the
criteria established in LDC section 5.05.01 A.6, to present to the Office of the Hearing
Examiner for a decision.
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F. Alternative Architectural Design
Reference LDC subsection 5.05.08 FG.
Applicability This section establishes a process to request deviations from the architectural and site
design standards in LDC section 5.05.08. Any modification to an approved design requires
re-review and approval by the County Manager or designee.
The buildings and uses which qualify for an administrative deviation are identified in LDC
subsection 5.05.08 FG.4
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting may be required as a component of the submittal of the Site
Development Plan, Site Development Plan Amendment, Site Improvement Plan, or
Building Permit application, as applicable.
Initiation The applicant files an “Alternative Architectural Design” application with the Planning &
Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division in conjunction with the associated site
plan.
Application
Contents
In addition to the submittal requirements for Architectural Plans See Chapter 4 A. of the
Administrative Code, the application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. The project name, zoning, building type, square footage and number of stories of the
buildings to which the Alternative Architectural Design requirements would apply.
3. The plans shall be clearly labeled as “Alternative Architectural Standards Design.”
4. The plans must identify the section numbers from the LDC section 5.05.08 from which
the deviation is being requested.
5. A narrative statement that specifically identifies all standards of LDC section 5.05.08
from which the deviations are requested, and the justification for the request. This
statement must also include a description of how the alternative plan accomplishes
the purpose and intent of LDC section 5.05.08, without specifically complying with
those standards identified.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker 1. The County Manger or designee may administratively may approve, approve with
conditions, or deny the request for the Alternative Architectural Design plan(s) and
corresponding site plan, in whole or in part, for a plan meeting the standards of LDC
section 5.05.08.
2. Approved deviations are allowed only as to the specific design and plan reviewed.
Any modification to an approved design shall necessitate re-review and approval by
the County Manager or designee.
3. The County Manager or designee may seek the assistance of the Architectural
Arbitration Board in rendering a decision.
Review Process The County Manager or designee shall review the Alternative Architectural Design plan(s)
and corresponding site plan in accordance with the review criteria identified in LDC
subsection 5.05.08 FG.
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Appeals Pursuant to LDC subsection 5.05.08 FG., the applicant may appeal the administrative
decision to the Architectural Arbitration Board by making a written request to the
Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Review Division.
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G. Automobile Service Station WaiverFacilities with Fuel Pumps Waiver
Reference LDC subsection 5.05.05 B, LDC section 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06
U.
Applicability This establishes a process to waive part or all of the minimum separation requirements
for automobile service station sitesfacilities with fuel pumps from other automobile
service station sitesfacilities with fuel pumps.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Petition for Waiver from Separation Requirements for Automobile
Service StationsFacilities with Fuel Pumps” with the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Section, township and range;
• d. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description; and
• e. Address of subject site.
3. Zoning information, including:
• a. Current zoning of subject property; and
• b. Adjacent zoning and land use.
4. The extent of the waiver being requested (in linear feet) from the required
separation.
5. A narrative that describes why the waiver complies with the waiver criteria, pursuant
to LDC section 5.05.05 B.1, and that addresses the factors to be considered by the
Hearing Examiner.
6. A site plan (measuring no larger than 24 in. x 36 in.) along with a conceptual site plan
measuring 8½ in. x 11 in., that indicates the following:
• a. The dimensions of the subject property;
• b. All vehicular points of ingress and egress and their relationship to the
parking area and site circulation;
• c. Demonstration of compliance with all requirements of the LDC including
the location of the structures on site, landscaping, off-street parking, site
circulation, architectural design guidelines, and signage;
• d. The location of all proposed buffer areas and their dimensions; and
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• e. The layout of road(s) on which the proposed station fronts or to which
access is provided, including the type of road(s), the number of lanes, and
the location of intersections and turn lanes, median locations and median
widths, for a 500 foot distance from the subject parcel.
7. A written market study analysis which justifies a need for the additional Automobile
Service Station in the desired location.
8. Environmental Data Requirements. See LDC subsection 3.08.00 A.
9. An Aerial photograph (taken within the previous 12 months at a minimum scale of 1
in. = 200 ft.), showing FLUFCS Codes, legend, and project boundary.
10. Addressing checklist.
11. Pre-application meeting notes.
12. Warranty Deed.
13. Letter of no objection from the United States Postal Service.
14. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
15. Electronic copy of all documents.
16. Affidavit of Authorization.
17. Agent Letter Review. Following the initial staff review comments and prior to the
second submittal, the following Agent Letter materials shall be submitted to the
assigned Planner for review and approval:
a. A list of the names and addresses of property owners to receive the Agent
Letter; and
b. Draft of the Agent Letter.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., ASW-PL20120000000) assigned to the petition. This
petition tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Agent Letter: An Agent Letter shall be sent to property owners within 150 feet of the
subject property following the initial staff review comments and prior to the second
submittal. See Application Contents for review and approval of letter materials.
2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• Date, time, and location of the hearing; and
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• Description of the proposed land uses.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See Chapter 9
of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application and identify
whether additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare Staff Report, utilizing the
criteria established in LDC section 5.05.05, to present to the Office of the Hearing
Examiner for a decision.
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H. Nonconforming Use Change (NUC)
Reference LDC subsection 9.03.02 D, LDC section 8.10.00 and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06
UV.
Applicability This process applies to a request to change a nonconforming use to another
nonconforming use of the same character or a more restricted nonconforming use. New
structures or additions to existing structures shall only be allowed for permitted or
accessory uses on the site.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Initiation The applicant files a “Non-Conforming Use Change (NUC) Petition” with the Planning &
Zoning DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Address of subject property;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision name, unit, block and lot number; and
• f. Size of subject property, in acres.
3. Zoning information, including:
• a. Current zoning and land use of subject property; and
• b. Adjacent zoning and land uses.
4. Total number of parking spaces that exist on the site.
5. Proof of ownership or interest in the property, such as a deed or contract to
purchase.
6. If the request proposes a number of possible nonconforming uses, list all of the
proposed nonconforming uses and identify the following for each use:
• a. Total number of parking required for the proposed nonconforming use;
• b. Hours of operation for proposed nonconforming use; and
• c. Total square footage for the proposed nonconforming use building(s)
and structure(s).
7. If the request proposes a number of possible permitted and/or accessory uses, list all
of the proposed uses and identify the following for each use:
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• a. Total square footage of the new or existing structures for the permitted
and/or accessory uses;
• b. Total number of parking required for the permitted and/or accessory
uses; and
• c. Hours of operation for proposed for the permitted and/or accessory
uses.
8. A narrative statement identifying how the nonconforming use change complies with
the standards in LDC subsection 9.03.02 D., including:
• a. How the proposed nonconforming use is equally or more appropriate to
the zoning district than the existing nonconforming use;
• b. The relation of the structure to surrounding properties, showing that
adverse effect(s) on occupants and neighboring properties will not be greater
than if the existing nonconforming use is continued; and
• c. Any additional information supporting the proposed nonconforming use
change.
9. A copy of the pre-application meeting notes.
10. Aerial photograph(s), taken within the previous 12 months at a minimum scale of 1 in.
= 200 ft., showing FLUCCS codes, legend and project boundaries.
11. A site plan drawn to scale depicting:
• a. North arrow, date, and scale of drawing;
• b. Property boundaries and dimensions;
• c. Current and proposed uses for each structure;
• d. If permitted or accessory uses are proposed for the site, all setbacks an d
building heights shall be identified for any existing structures, proposed new
structures, or proposed additions;
• e. Parking areas and driveways; and
• f. Location Map that includes the project location and major roadways in
project vicinity.
12. Notarized owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
13. Affidavit of Authorization.
14. Property Ownership Disclosure Form.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completen ess. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regar ding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and pro cessing
steps of the application.
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Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing.
2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• Date, time, and location of the hearing; and
• Clear explanation of the nonconforming use change.
3. Sign: Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing date.
See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for sign template.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See Chapter 9
of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application and identify
whether additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare Staff Report, utilizing the
criteria established in LDC section 9.03.02 D, to present to the Office of the Hearing
Examiner for a decision.
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I. Site Plan with Deviations for Redevelopment Projects (-DR)
Reference LDC section 10.02.03 F and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06 R.
Applicability A site plan with deviations for redevelopment shall provide a means for a redevelopment
project to seek dimensional deviations, excluding height, architectural deviations, and
deviations from site features, such as but not limited to, landscaping, parking, and buffers,
from the standards established in the LDC when the passing of time has rendered certain
existing buildings, structures or site features nonconforming.
A site plan with deviations may be requested for the redevelopment of a site which meets
the criteria for a site development plan, site development plan amendment or a site
improvement plan as established in LDC section 10.02.03. Except for the requested
deviations, the site plan shall comply with LDC section 10.02.03.
In accordance with LDC section 10.02.03 F, “Redevelopment” shall mean the renovation,
restoration, or remodeling of a building or structure, or required infrastructure, in whole
or in part, where the existing buildings, structures or infrastructure were legally built and
installed.
Initiation The applicant files a “Site Plan with Deviations for Redevelopment Application” application
with the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Application
Contents
A site plan with deviations application must include the following, in addition to the
Application Contents and Requirements for a site development plan, site development
plan amendment or a site improvement plan. See Chapter 4 I.2 – I.4 of the
Administrative Code.
Submittal Credentials: Pursuant to LDC section 10.02.03, the engineering plans shall be
signed and sealed by the applicant’s professional engineer licensed to practice in
the State of Florida. For projects subject to LDC section 5.05.08, architectural
drawings, shall be signed and sealed by a licensed architect, registered in the
State of Florida. Landscape plans shall be signed and sealed by licensed
landscape architect, registered in State of Florida.
Sheet size: The site improvement plan and the coversheet shall be prepared on a
maximum size sheet measuring 24 inches by 36 inches, drawn to scale showing
the areas affected by the amendment. The sheet must clearly show the change
“clouded” and clearly delineate the area and scope of the work to be done.
The application must include the following:
1. A narrative of the redevelopment project and how it is consistent with the standards
for approval, LDC section 10.02.03 F.8.
2. Description of each requested deviation and justification for each request. Requ ested
deviations shall be clearly delineated in the petition. The LDC section for which the
deviation seeks relief from shall be identified.
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3. Project enhancements to offset or minimize the deviations shall be clearly identified.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petiti on
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
steps of the application.
Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing.
2. Newspaper Advertisement: At least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner
hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The legal advertisement shall include:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Application number and project name;
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of project location;
• d. Requested deviations and proposed project enhancements; and
• e. Description of location.
Public Hearing 1. The Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing. See Chapter 9
of the Administrative Code for the Office of the Hearing Examiner procedures.
Decision maker The Hearing Examiner.
Review Process The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will review the application and identify
whether additional materials are needed. Staff will prepare Staff Report, utilizing the
criteria established in LDC section 10.02.03 F, to present to the Office of the Hearing
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J. Post Take Plan
Reference LDC subsection 9.03.07 D, LDC section 8.10.00, and LDC Public Notice subsection 10.03.06
S.
Applicability An applicant may request a Post Take Plan in order to mitigate and/or eliminate the
impacts, such as loss of parking, nonconforming setbacks and buffers which exceed the
allowance under LDC sections 9.03.07 and 9.03.07 D.2, resulting from the public
acquisition of a personal property for public purposes.
The Post Take Plan is not a SDP. However, changes requested by the applicant that do not
result from the public acquisition will require an SDPA or SIP. For example, a building
expansion unrelated to public acquisition would result in a SDPA or SIP.
Initiation The applicant files a “Post Take Site Plan Application” with the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDivision.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is required.
Application
Contents
The application must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Addressing checklist.
3. Electronic copy of all documents.
4. The project name.
5. Pre-application meeting notes.
6. Property information, including:
• a. Legal description;
• b. Property identification number;
• c. Project name;
• d. Section, township and range;
• e. Subdivision, unit, lot and block, or metes and bounds description; and
• f. Address of subject site and general location.
7. Zoning Information, including:
• Ccurrent zoning and land use of subject property.
8. The name of the existing circuit court case and number, if applicable.
9. Scaled drawing 24 in. x 36 in. in size, with one 8 ½ in. x 11 in. drawing depicting the
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• a. The name, address and phone number of the consulting firm(s)
preparing the plans;
• b. The total site acreage for both pre- and post-acquisition condition;
• c. Legal description;
• d. Zoning designation;
• e. All existing improvements, clearly depicting those affected by the
acquisition;
• f. All proposed mitigating improvements and remedies;
• g. The exact nature and dimension of any requested deviations;
• h. The pre- and post-acquisition configuration of the lot or lots; and
• i. The dimensions from the pre- and post-acquisition property line to all
affected improvements.
10. A narrative description of the pre- and post-acquisition site conditions, noting
impacts and all nonconformities created or exacerbated as a result of the acquisition,
and any proposed mitigation and remedies.
11. A signed and sealed boundary or special purpose survey to ascertain or verify existing
conditions. Pursuant to LDC subsection 9.03.07 D.1, the boundary or special purpose
survey shall be prepared by a surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
12. The most recent available aerial of the site.
13. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
14. Once the first set of review comments are posted, the following mailed notice
documents shall be submitted to the assigned planner:
• A list of the names and addresses of property owners to receive the mailed
notice; and
• Draft of the mailed notice letter.
14. Affidavit of Authorization.
15. Property Ownership Disclosure form.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Planning & Zoning Department will review the application for completeness. After
submission of the completed application packet accompanied with the required fee, the
applicant will receive a mailed or electronic response notifying the applicant that the
petition is being processed. Accompanying that response will be a receipt for the payment
and the tracking number (i.e., XX201200000) assigned to the petition. This petition
tracking number should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the
petition.See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and processing
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Notice Notification requirements are as follows. See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for
additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area within 60 days of the date of the submittal of the application. The mailed notice
shall include the following information:
• a. List of requested deviations;
• b. A brief narrative with justification for the deviations; and
• c. A copy of the Post Take Plan, in either an 11 in. x 17 in. or 8 ½ in. x 11 in.
format.
Additional Notice-
If Written
Objection is
Received
If a written objection is received from an abutting property owner within 30 days from
the date in which the first mailed notice was sent, then the Post Take plan shall go before
the Hearing Examiner.
The notice requirements for the public hearing are as follows: See Chapter 8 of the
Administrative Code for additional notice information.
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification
area at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing.
• a. List of requested deviations;
• b. A brief narrative with justification for the deviations; and
• c. A copy of the Post Take Plan, in either an 11 in. x 17 in. or 8 ½ in x 11 in.
format.
2. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the advertised Hearing Examiner hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time and location of the hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
3. Sign: (see format below) Posted at least 15 days before the advertised Hearing
Examiner hearing date.
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Public Hearing If a written objection has been received from an abutting property owner, then the
Hearing Examiner shall hold at least 1 advertised public hearing.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee or the Hearing Examiner.
Review Process 1. If a written objection has not been received from a notified property owner within 30
days from the date of the public notice, then the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDivision may approve the Post Take Plan.
2. If a written objection has been received from a notified property owner, then the
Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision will prepare a Staff Report to present to the
Office of the Hearing Examiner for a decision.
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K. Vested Rights Determination
Reference See LDC section 9.02.00.
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L. Administrative Appeal of Preliminary Substantial Damage
Determination
Reference Florida Building Code and Code of Laws and Ordinances Chapter 62.
Applicability This procedure allows a property owner to administratively appeal a preliminary
substantial damage determination through the building permit process.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required; however, a consultation with the Floodplain
Management Section is recommended. Please contact:
FloodInfoRequest@colliercountyfl.gov or the Flood Information Hotline at: 239-252-2942
Initiation The applicant files a building permit application along with the materials noted below.
See Chapter 1 D. for additional information regarding the procedural steps for initiating
an application.
Application
Contents
Application materials can be found on the Collier County Building Plan Review and
Inspection application forms and submittal requirements webpage.
The application must include the following:
1. Building Permit application, to include in the Description of Work, all repair work,
and other improvements to the structure.
2. Owner-Builder Affidavit, if applicable.
3. Construction plans of the structure (hand drawn is sufficient), with notes identifying
the areas to be repaired, and the materials to be used.
4. Removal, Replacement and Repair of Mobile/Manufactured Homes Post Event form.
5. Substantial Improvement or Repair of Substantial Damage Packet and Cost Estimate
Worksheet found on the Growth Management Building website, noted above.
• a. The Affidavits must be signed by the property owner and notarized.
• b. The Cost Estimate worksheet must include all repair work, other
improvements, and any open building permit applications or issued building
permits.
• c. Please note: The property owner is responsible for collecting all
subcontractor bids and quotes and compiling them for one cost estimate
worksheet. Incremental repair work is not permitted; all repairs must be
permitted and calculated under one permit.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The building permit is to be submitted for review and will be provided a building permit
number (i.e. PRBD201200000). The completed application packet must be accompanied
with the required fee. The permit number should be noted on all future correspondence
regarding the permit. See Chapter 1 D. for information regarding the completeness and
processing steps of the application.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
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Review Process The Building Plan Review and Inspection Division will review the application, identify
whether additional materials are needed, and review the application for compliance with
the Florida Building Code and Code of Laws and Ordinances Chapter 62.
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Chapter 7. Supplementary Submittal Requirements for Land Use
Applications
The following are supplemental submittal requirements which may be requested for the submission of a lan d use
application.
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A. Environmental Data Requirements for PUD Zoning and Conditional Uses
Reference LDC section 3.08.00.
Code of Laws Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 23 (Environmental Advisory Council)
Conservation and Coastal Management Element (CCME) GMP Policy 6.1.8.
Applicability The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) shall consist of the Environmental Data
Requirements identified in LDC section 3.08.00 and shall be submitted for PUD Zoning and
Conditional Use petitions.
Pursuant to LDC subsection 3.08.00, the environmental data shall be prepared by an
individual with academic credentials and experience in the area of environmental sciences
or natural resource management. Academic credentials and experience shall be a
bachelor's or higher degree in one of the biological sciences with at least two years of
ecological or biological professional experience in the State of Florida.
Application
Contents
Applicants shall collate and package applicable Environmental Data into a single EIS
packet, prior to the public hearings and after all applicable staff reviews are complete.
Copies of the Environmental Impact Statement shall be provided to the County Manager
or designee prior to public hearings.
Completeness and
Processing
The completeness and processing review of the environmental data shall be conducted at
the time of the land use petition review.
Notice N/A
Public Hearing N/A
Decision maker N/A
Review Process The EIS shall consist of previously reviewed environmental dat a materials. The County
Manager or designee may require additional data or information necessary to evaluate
the project’s compliance with LDC and GMP requirements.
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B. Traffic Impact Study (TIS)
Reference LDC section 6.02.03 and Collier County Resolution 2006-299
For the TIS Guidelines and Procedures, refer to:
http://www.colliergov.net/Index.aspx?page=566
Applicability A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) is required for any rezoning, conditional use, or where it is
listed in the Application Contents for a specific process in the Administrative Code or LDC.
The Planning & Zoning Department Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management Division may waive the TIS requirement at the pre-application meeting if it
determines that the proposed development’s traffic impacts are not significant.
Application
Contents
See the TIS Guidelines, referenced above.
Completeness and
Processing
The completeness and processing review of the TIS shall be conducted at the time of the
land use petition review.
Notice N/A
Public Hearing N/A
Decision maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Transportation Planning Section Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management Division shall review the TIS as part of the land use petition application
based on the criteria in the TIS Guidelines and Resolution 2006-299.
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C. PUD Annual Monitoring Report
Reference LDC subsection 10.02.13 F.
Applicability This procedure applies to PUDs to ensure that the approved project densities,
intensities, and commitments are consistent with the development’s approved
Ordinance and Traffic Impact Study.
Pre-Application A pre-application meeting is not required.
Initiation If the PUD is active, the applicant files a PUD Monitoring report with the Engineering
Department Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Division on an annual basis, on or before each anniversary date of the PUD approval
by the BCC.
See LDC subsection 10.02.13 F.1.a for PUD tracts or parcels that are built out.
See LDC subsection 10.02.13 F.7 for Traffic Count Monitoring requirements.
Application
Contents
The monitoring report must include the following:
1. Applicant contact information.
2. Number of units, by residential type; square footage commercial and other
permitted uses which are approved and complete and any on -site or off-site
commitments completed and approved as of the due date of the monitoring
report.
3. Current PUD master plan showing infrastructure, projects/developments, plats,
parcels, and other pertinent information, including on-site or off-site
commitments.
4. Copies of all required monitoring reports completed in past year (i.e., traffic,
wellfield, etc.).
5. Status of commitments in PUD document, including projected completion dates if
then established.
6. Other information as may be required by County Manager or designee.
7. Owner/agent affidavit as to the correctness of the application.
Completeness and
Processing of
Application
The Engineering Department Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management Division tracks the Monitoring Reports submitted in the Commitment
Tracking System, found here: http://bccvweb01/ctsv/projectoverview.aspx
https://bccportal02/cts/ProjectSearch.
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D. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Reference LDC section 6.01.05
Applicability A Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan is required, for new and existing development
and construction, such as Site Development Plans and Final Subdivision Plats.
Plan Contents Each plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following standards:
1. The most recent edition of the State of Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Designer
and Reviewer Manual, June 2007.
2. Turbidity values surrounding discharge from projects shall not violate water quality
criteria contained in 62-302.530(69) Florida Administrative Code.
Completeness and
Processing
The Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be submitted in conjunction with all
applicable land use applications.
Notice No notice is required.
Public Hearing No public hearing is required.
Decision Maker The County Manager or designee.
Review Process The Engineering Services Department Development Review Division shall review the Soil
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan concurrent with all applicable land use applications.
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Chapter 8. Public Notice
A. Generally
Many land use decisions in the County require public notice to the general community and/or the surrounding
neighborhoods regarding an applicant’s development plans. Each Administrative Code section describes the types
of notice required, if any, for a petition or a permit. This section identifies the different types of public notice
procedures and specific information necessary to fulfill the notice requirement.
The following are the types of public notice that may be required:
• Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM)
• Mailed Written Notice
• Newspaper Advertisement
• Posting of a Sign
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B. Neighborhood Information Meeting
Applicability 1. A Neighborhood Informational Meeting ("NIM") shall be conducted when:
• a. The initial staff review and comment on the application has been
completed; and
• b. At least 15 days before the first public hearing is held, whether it is the
Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner, the BCC, or the BZA.
2. In addition to the above, the following shall also apply for small-scale amendments
and other site-specific comprehensive plan amendments:
• a. The NIM is required before the Planning Commission transmittal
hearing.
• b. A second NIM is required if the County Manager or designee determines
that a substantial change has occurred to a proposed site-specific
comprehensive plan amendment following the BCC’s transmittal hearing.
The applicant must hold the second NIM before the Planning Commission
adoption hearing.
3. If the applicant’s petition activity extends beyond 1 year from the date of the first
NIM, a second NIM will be required and shall be noticed in accordance with this
chapter.
Notice
Requirements
The NIM shall be noticed as follows:
1. Mailed Notice: Written notice shall be sent to property owners in notification area
at least 15 days before the NIM meeting.
• The applicant shall also provide written notice of the NIM to property
owners, condominium, and civic associations whose members may be
affected by the proposed land use change and who have formally requested
the County to be notified.
2. Newspaper Advertisement: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the NIM meeting in a newspaper of general circulation. The
advertisement shall include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the NIM meeting;
• b. Petition name, number and applicant contact info;
• c. Purpose of the NIM meeting;
• d. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• e. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
Location The applicant must arrange the location of the meeting. The location must be reasonably
convenient to the property owners who receive the required notice. The facilities must
be of sufficient size to accommodate the expected attendance.
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Conduct of
Meeting
The Collier County staff planner assigned to attend the pre-application meeting, or
designee, must also attend the NIM. and will serve as the facilitator of the meeting.
However, tThe applicant is expected to make a presentation of how they intend to
develop the subject property. The applicant is required to audio or video tape the
proceedings of the meeting and to provide a copy to the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDivision.
The applicant must provide the following at the NIM meeting for review and comment:
• a. The proposed uses and density of the project;
• b. The proposed Master Plan; and
• c. The current LDC zoning district uses and development regulations.
Meeting Follow-
Up
1. After a NIM is completed, the applicant will submit a written summary of the NIM
and any commitments that have been made to the assigned planner. These
commitments will:
• a. Become part of the record of the proceedings;
• b. Be included in the staff report for any subsequent review and approval
bodies; and
• c. Be considered for inclusion in the conditions of approval of any
applicable development order.
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C. Mailed Notice
Applicability For applicable land use petitions, a mailed notice shall be as follows.
Notice
Requirements
Mailed written notices shall be sent by regular mail to property owners in the notification
area listed below. Names and addresses of property owners shall be those listed on the
latest ad valorem tax rolls of the County. The County must send mailed notice must be
sent out at least 15 days before the hearing for all applications, except as identified
otherwise in the Administrative Code.
The applicant must provide a copy of the list of all parties noticed by the required
notification deadline to the Planning & Zoning Department Division staff.
The written notice must include:
• a. Date, time, and location of the NIM meeting or public hearing;
• b. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
For a conditional use, rezoning, PUD, PUD extension, or variance, the notice must also
include:
• a. A clear description of the proposed land uses;
• b. A clear description of the applicable development standards;
• c. Intensity or density in terms of total floor area of commercial or
industrial space and dwelling units per acre for residential projects;
• d. A clear description of the institutional or recreational uses when part of
the development strategy; and
• e. The substance of the proposed ordinance or resolution (rezoning only).
For a site plan with deviations for redevelopment projects, the notice must also include:
• Tthe type of deviation sought.
The cClerk to the BCC will make a copy of all notices available for public inspection during
the regular business hours.
Recipients of
Mailed Written
Notice
Property owners in the notification area are described below and shall be based on the
latest tax rolls of Collier County and any other persons or entities who have formally
requested notification from the County:
→ Urban
designated area
of the future land
use element of
the growth
management
plan
The notification area includes:
1. All property owners within 500 feet of the property lines of the
subject property.
2. If any of the land in the area listed in paragraph 1 is owned by
the same person or entity who owns the subject property, the
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500-foot distance is measured from the boundaries of the
entire ownership or PUD.
3. The maximum notification area is ½ mile (2,640 feet) from the
subject property.
→ All other areas The notification area includes:
1. All property owners within 1,000 feet of the property lines of
the subject property.
2. If any of the land in the area listed in paragraph 1 is owned by
the same person or entity who owns the subject property, the
1,000-foot distance is measured from the boundaries of the
entire ownership or PUD.
3. The maximum notification area is ½ mile (2,640 feet) from the
subject property.
→Associations Notification shall also be sent to property owners and condominium
and civic associations whose members are impacted by the
proposed land use changes and who have formally requested the
County to be notified. A list of such organizations shall be provided
and maintained by the County, but the applicant must bear the
responsibility of insuring all parties are notified.
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D. Newspaper Advertisement
Applicability For applicable land use petitions, the legal newspaper advertisement shall be as follows.
A copy of the newspaper advertisement shall be kept available for public inspection
during regular business hours of the Office of Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners. The notice of proposed enactment shall include where the proposed
ordinance or resolution may be inspected by the public. The notice shall also advise that
interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed
ordinance or resolution.
Placement and
Content
The legal newspaper advertisement shall be published at least 15 days before each
advertised public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The advertisement shall
include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
• b. Petition name, number and applicant contact info;
• c. Description of the proposed land uses; and
• d. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location, as applicable.
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E. Posting of a Sign
Applicability For applicable land use petitions, the posting of a sign shall be as follows.
Timing The sign shall be posted at least 15 days before the Hearing Examiner, Planning
Commission, or the BCC acting as the BZA hearing.
Sign Requirements The sign copy must occupy the total area of the sign. The requirements for the size,
location, and proof of posting and removal of the sign are as follows:
1. Properties < less than or equal to 1 acre: The sign shall measure at least 1 and ½
square feet in area. The sign is erected by the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDivision on behalf of the applicant.
2. Properties > greater than 1 acre: The sign shall measure at least 32 square feet in
area. The sign is erected by the applicant. At least 1 sign is placed on each external
boundary that fronts a street. If the external boundaries along a street exceed 1,320
linear feet, signs are placed equidistant from one another with a maximum spacing
of 1,000 linear feet. However, the number of signs along an exterior boundary
fronting a street cannot exceed 4 signs.
3. All properties:
• a. The sign must be located in full view of the public on each street side of
the subject property.
• b. Where the subject property is landlocked or for some other reason the
signs cannot be posted directly on the subject property, then the sign or signs are
erected along the nearest street right-of-way, with an attached notation
indicating generally the distance and direction to the subject property.
• c. The applicant must provide evidence to the Planning & Zoning
DepartmentDivision that the sign(s) were erected by furnishing photographs of
the sign(s) that show the date of their erection at least 10 days before the
scheduled public hearing.
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Sign Template Unless otherwise specified, the sign must adhere to the following templates:
1. Properties less than or equal to 1 acre:
2. Properties greater than 1 acre:
3. For Dock Facility Extensions:
a. Properties less than or equal to 1 acre:
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b. Properties greater than 1 acre:
Removal of Sign The signs shall remain in place until any of the following occur:
1. Final action is taken on the application,; or
2. The Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision receives written notification that the
applicant is withdrawing or indefinitely continuing the application.
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F. Stakeholder Outreach Meeting for Golf Course Conversions (SOM)
Reference LDC sections 5.05.15 and LDC Public Notice section 10.03.06.
See Chapter 4.N for Intent to Convert Applications for the Application Contents
Required for Presentations at SOMs.
Purpose Stakeholder Outreach Meetings (SOMs) are intended to engage stakeholders early in the
design of a golf course conversion project and to encourage collaboration and consensus
between the applicant and the stakeholders on the proposed conversion.
Applicability This process applies to applicants seeking to convert a constructed golf course to a non-
golf course use. A minimum of two in-person meetings and one web-based visual survey
are required. This section shall be used in connection with LDC section 5.05.15.
Initiation The SOMs may be held after the “Intent to Convert” application has been received by the
County and deemed sufficient by staff to proceed. It is encouraged that SOMs take place
in a timely manner so as to support stakeholder involvement.
SOM Notice
Requirements
Each SOM shall be noticed as follows:
1. Newspaper Advertisements: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15
days before the SOM in a newspaper of general circulation. The advertisement shall
include at a minimum:
• a. Date, time, and location of the SOM;
• b. Petition name, number and applicant contact info;
• c. Notice of the intention to convert the golf course to a non-golf course
use;
• d. Brief description of the proposed uses; and
• e. 2 in. x 3 in. map of the project location.
2. Mailed Notice: For the purposes of this mailed notice requirement, written notice
shall be sent to property owners located within 1,000 feet from the property line of
the golf course at least 15 days before the first SOM. The mailed notice shall include
the following:
• a. Date, time, and location of each SOM included in the mailed notice;
• b. Petition name, number and applicant contact info;
• c. Notice of the intention to convert the golf course to another use;
• d. A brief description of the proposed uses;
• e. A statement describing that the applicant is seeking input through a
stakeholder outreach process;
• f. The user-friendly web address where the meeting materials, such as the
Developers Alternatives Statement, can be accessed;
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• g. A brief description of the visual survey and the user-friendly web
address where the survey can be accessed; and
• h. The dates that the web-based visual survey will be available online.
Location The applicant must arrange the location of the meeting. The location must be reasonably
convenient to the property owners who receive the required notice. The facilities must be
of sufficient size to accommodate expected attendance.
Timeframe SOMs must be held between November 1st and April 1st.
Conduct of SOMs A minimum of two SOMs shall be conducted in accordance with the following:
• a. An assigned County planner shall attend the SOMs and observe the
process. The planner shall note any commitment made by the applicant
during the meetings.
• b. Meeting Conduct: The applicant shall conduct the meetings as follows:
o i. Use at least one public outreach method during the in-person
meetings as described below; and
o ii. The applicant shall facilitate dialogue and encourage input on
the conceptual development plan from the stakeholders regarding
the types of development the stakeholders consider compatible
with the neighborhood, and the types of land uses they would
support to be added to the neighborhood.
• c. Presentation: The applicant must provide the following at the SOM for
review and comment:
o i. The current LDC zoning district uses and development
regulations;
o ii. Information about the purpose of the meeting, including the
goals and objectives of the conversion project;
o iii. A copy of the Developer’s Alternatives Statement shall be made
available at the SOM, as described in LDC section 5.05.15 C.2;
o iv. Visuals depicting the conceptual development plan(s) and the
greenway; and
o v. The list of deviations requested, as described in LDC section
5.05.15 C.4.a-b.
• d. Public Outreach Methods: The applicant shall use one or more of the
following at the Stakeholder Outreach Meetings to engage stakeholders:
o i. Charrette. This public outreach method is a collaborative
design and planning workshop that occurs over multiple days.
Through a charrette, the applicant designs the conceptual
development plan and greenway with stakeholders’ input. During a
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charrette, stakeholders are given the opportunity to identify values,
needs, and desired outcomes regarding the project. Through a
series of engagement activities the conceptual development plan
and greenway are designed and refined. Throughout the sessions,
stakeholders have an opportunity to analyze the project, address
and resolve issues, and comment on multiple iterations of the
project.
o ii. Participatory Mapping. This public outreach method produces
maps using stakeholder knowledge and input. To start, the
applicant hosts a workshop and shares information about the
project through exhibits such as poster boards, written or electronic
materials, etc. Participants are then given sticky dots, markers, or
other tactile/visualization tools in conjunction with maps of the
conceptual development plan and greenway to identify options to
address compatibility, adverse impacts, or types of desirable usable
open space for the project. For example: stakeholders are asked to
place red dots on the map where there is a perceived pedestrian
hazard and place a green dot where they support additional tree
plantings in the greenway.
o iii. Group Polling. This public outreach method polls participants at
the meeting and provides instant results. The poll can include a
wide range of topics about the project, such as density, greenway
uses, vehicle/pedestrian transportation networks, etc. The
applicant provides sticky dots or uses electronic devices to conduct
the polling.
o iv. Visioning Exercise. This public outreach method invites
stakeholders to describe their core values and vision for their
community. In a workshop setting, the applicant presents a wide
variety of reports, maps, photos, and other information about the
project. The applicant then poses questions to the participants,
such as, but not limited to the following:
▪ 1) “What do people want to preserve in the
community?”
▪ 2) “What do people want to create in the community?”
▪ 3) “What do people want to change in the community?”
The applicant collects the responses and works with the
participants to create a vision statement for the project that
incorporates the goals, concerns, and values of the community.
Web-based Visual
Survey
Requirements
The web-based visual survey is intended to increase engagement with stakeholders. The
survey should engage the stakeholders in the design of the project and assist in
determining what stakeholders find important to the neighborhood, what is considered
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compatible with the neighborhood, and what types of land uses they support adding to
the neighborhood.
• a. The survey shall provide visual representations of the proposed
development, in particular the types of land uses proposed, streetscapes,
public spaces, design characteristics, and depictions of the greenway design;
• b. The survey questions shall be worded so as to elicit responses to the
stakeholders’ preferences or support for the visual representations.
• c. The survey shall allow for additional comment(s) to be made by the
stakeholders.
SOM Report After the SOMs and the web-based survey are complete, the applicant will submit a
report of the SOM to the County, including the following information:
• a. A list of attendees, a description of the public outreach methods used,
photos from the meetings demonstrating the outreach process, results from
outreach methods described above;
• b. Copies of the materials used during the meeting, including any materials
created at the meeting, such as any participatory mapping or related
documents;
• c. A verbatim transcript of the meetings and an audio (mp3 or WAV
format) or video recording in a format accessible or viewable by the County;
• d. A point-counterpoint list, identifying the input from the stakeholders
and how and why it was or was not incorporated into the application. Input
from stakeholders may be categorized by topic and the applicant may
provide a single response to each topic in narrative format; and
• e. The report shall be organized such that the issues and ideas provided by
the stakeholders that are incorporated in the application are clearly labeled
in the point-counterpoint list and in the conversion application.
Meeting Follow-up After each SOM is completed and prior to the submittal of a conversion application, the
applicant will submit to the assigned planner a written summary of the SOM and any
commitment that has been made. Any commitment made during the meeting will:
• a. Become part of the record of the proceedings;
• b. Be included in the staff report for any subsequent conversion
application; and
• c. Be considered for inclusion into the conditions of approval of any
subsequent development order.
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Chapter 9. Office of the Hearing Examiner – Procedures
Reference LDC section 8.10.00, Code of Laws and Ordinances section 2-83 through 2-90, and
Ordinance No. 2013-25.
Applicability The Hearing Examiner hears and makes final decisions pursuant to the Code of Laws and
Ordinances section 2-83 through 2-90 and Ordinance No. 2013-25.
A minor conditional use is one which does not require environmental review under
Section 2-1191 et seq. of the Code of Laws and Ordinances and which is not a case of
great public interest or concern as determined in the discretion of the Hearing Examiner
or as requested by a member of the Board of County Commissioners.
If the Hearing Examiner recuses, disqualifies himsel f or herself, or does not otherwise
hear a particular case where the Hearing Examiner makes the final decision, these cases
shall be heard by the Planning Commission in an advisory capacity and then forwarded to
the Board of County Commissioners for the final decision.
Assignment Once the application is submitted to the County and deemed complete pursuant to
Chapters 1 through 7 of the Administrative Code, as applicable, the following petitions
shall be assigned to the Hearing Examiner:
1. Administrative Type III Appeal.
2. Alcohol Distance Waiver.
3. Appeal of an Official Interpretation of the LDC.
4. Automobile Service Station WaiverFacilities with Fuel Pumps Waiver.
5. Boat Dock Facility Extension, including Boat Lift Canopy Deviations.
6. Minor Conditional Use.
7. Minor Conditional Use Re-Review.
8. Minor Conditional Use Extension.
9. Non-Conforming Use Change and Non-Conforming Use Alteration.
10. Parking Exemption with a Public Hearing.
11. Post Take Plan, if applicable.
12. PUD Extension.
123. PUD Insubstantial Changes, including Minor Text Changes.
134. PUD Minor Change to Remove an Affordable Housing Contribution.
145. Sign Variance.
156. Site Plan with Deviations for Redevelopment Projects.
167. Stewardship Receiving Area (SRA) Insubstantial Changes, including Minor Text
Changes.
168. Variance.
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179. Zoning Verification Letter – PUD Comparable Use Determination.
Hearing Examiner
Review
Upon completion of the staff report by the assigned planner pursuant to Chapters 1
through 7 of the Administrative Code, as applicable, five copies of the staff report and
application materials shall be forwarded to the Hearing Examiner for all matters ass igned
to the Hearing Examiner.
Pre-Hearing
Conference
The Hearing Examiner may have ex parte communications with any party or person.
Motions for
Disqualification
Unless good cause is shown, all motions for disqualification of the Hearing Examiner shall
be filed no later than ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled public hearing before
the Hearing Examiner. The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit stating particular
grounds, which shall be limited to those for which a judge may be disqualified. The
affidavit must state facts sufficient to show that the movant has a well-founded fear that
the movant will not receive a fair and impartial hearing. Unless denied as untimely, the
motion shall be ruled on by the Hearing Examiner before whom the case is pending. If the
motion and affidavit are found legally sufficient, the Hearing Examiner shall disqualify
himself or herself, after which the matter will be set for hearing as provided for in the
Land Development Code for such particular action. The Hearing Examiner may also recuse
or disqualify himself or herself at any time in accordance with Ord. 2013-25.
Notice Public notice is required for all Hearing Examiner hearings.
See the specific Administrative Code section for the public notice requireme nts
necessary for the petition.
See Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code for additional notice information.
Public Hearing –
Participants
The participants before the Hearing Examiner shall be the applicant, County staff, County
agencies, proponents and opponents, inclusive of the public, and witnesses with relevant
testimony. The proponent shall be defined as a participant in favor of the application,
exclusive of the applicant; whereas, the opponent shall be defined as a participant against
the application. Both definitions are inclusive of the public and any other parties of
record. All participants will testify under oath.
Public Hearing –
Rules of Procedure
1. Due Process. For hearings, basic due process requires that the parties have notice of
the hearing and an opportunity to be heard. Parties must be able to present evidence
and be informed of all the facts upon which the County acts. The term “parties” to
any proceeding are the Applicant and the County (or their representatives) and does
not include public participants or their representatives.
2. Evidence. Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.
Any part of the evidence may be received in written form, and all testimony shall be
under oath. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or
explaining other evidence but it shall not be sufficient, in itself, to support a finding
by the Hearing Examiner unless it would be admissible over objections in a civil
action.
3. Application of rules. The Hearing Examiner is responsible for ensuring these rules are
applied equally and consistently to all evidence and testimony presented by the
parties and public participants.
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4. Burden of Proof. The applicant has the burden of proof to show by competent and
substantial evidence that the proposed request conforms to the LDC and the GMP.
5. Expert Witness. A witness may be qualified by the Hearing Examiner as an expert
through specialized knowledge, training, experience or education, which is not
limited to academic, scientific or technical knowledge.
Public Hearing –
Order of
Proceedings
1. Hearings will be conducted in an informal but courteous and professional manner. To
the extent possible and at the Hearing Examiner’s discretion, the order of
proceedings will be as follows:
• a. Hearing Examiner’s explanation of rights and responsibilities of all
interested persons as well as an explanation of future proceedings that may
occur in relation to the matter to be heard.
• b. The announcement of the matter to be heard and if applicable, Hearing
Examiner discloses all ex parte communications.
• c. Presentation of request or appeal by applicant, appellant, or
representative.
• d. Presentation of County’s position.
• e. Public participation and comment.
• f. Rebuttal and closing statement by applicant, appellant or
representative. Rebuttal testimony may not be used to provide new
information.
2. Questioning shall be confined as closely as possible to the scope of direct testimony.
The Hearing Examiner may call and question witnesses as he or she deems necessary
and appropriate. The Hearing Examiner shall decide all questions of procedure and
will raise questions and provide comments at any time during the hearing.
Public Hearing –
Matters to be
considered by the
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner shall not be limited to the evidence presented by Applic ant or
County at the hearing. The Hearing Examiner may consider any additional relevant
evidence including, but not limited to, any of the following:
1. The history of the subject parcel.
2. Applicable regulations and development standards promulgated.
3. Applicable goals, objectives, and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Reports and recommendations filed by reviewing agencies.
5. Physical characteristics of the subject parcel and surrounding lands.
6. Impact on the surrounding transportation network.
7. Availability and capacity of public services.
8. Nature of and impacts on surrounding land use.
9. Environmental impact of the proposed development activity.
10. Application of criteria in LDC relating to the requested petition.
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11. Site visit.
12. All such additional relevant evidence shall be made part of the record at the hearing.
Public Hearing –
Findings and
Decision of the
Hearing Examiner
1. The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be in writing and include:
• a. Summary of proposed development activity and the evidence
presented.
• b. Findings of fact and conclusions of law, including compliance or
noncompliance of the proposed development activity with applicable
provisions of the Growth Management Plan (GMP) and the Land
Development Code (LDC).
• c. A decision to grant, grant with conditions or deny the application with
reasons therefore specified, including any recommended conditions.
2. Persons wishing to receive a copy of the decision by mail may supply County staff
with their name, address and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for that purpose.
Public Hearing –
Record of hearing
before the Hearing
Examiner
1. A verbatim transcript of all public hearings before the Hearing Examiner shall be
recorded by the Clerk of the Board and also transcribed by an official court reporter.
Any person may request and obtain a transcript of the record from the court reporter
at their own expense.
2. The record of the hearing before the Hearing Examiner shall consist of:
• a. The application and accompanying documents.
• b. Staff reports and recommendations.
• c. All exhibits and documentary evidence.
• d. The decision of the Hearing Examiner.
• e. Verbatim transcript of the proceedings.
Public Hearing –
Decisions to be
Filed
Decisions shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners.
Public Hearing –
Decision of the
Hearing Examiner
A copy of the decision of the Hearing Examiner is required to be filed with the Clerk of the
Board within 30 working days after the conclusion of the public hearing before the
Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner will deliver all decisions by electronic mail or
regular mail.
Public Hearing –
Decisions to
Notated on Zoning
Map
Decisions of the Hearing Examiner shall be noted for information purposes on the zoning
map for variances, conditional uses, and boat dock extensions.
Public Hearing –
Reconsideration of
matter by the
Hearing Examiner
1. On motion by a party, the Hearing Examiner may grant a rehearing on an application
for the following reasons:
• a. Mistake, inadvertence or excusable neglect;
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• b. Newly discovered evidence which by due diligence could not have been
discovered in time for the original hearing; or
• c. Fraud, misrepresentation or other misconduct of an adverse party.
2. The motion for reconsideration by a party shall be made prior to the deadline for
filing an appeal. The filing of such a motion tolls the time for filing an appeal. The
time for filing an appeal shall begin anew in full upon the Hearing Examiner’s denial
of such a motion.
Public Hearing –
Continuance(s)
Continuance(s) of the public hearing shall be permitted for good cause as determined by
the Hearing Examiner. If the continuance of the public hearing is to a specific date and
time, then re-advertisement of the hearing shall not be required.
Public Hearing –
Appeal of the
Decision by the
Hearing Examiner
1. Within 30 days after the Hearing Examiner’s written determination has been
rendered, either the County or the landowner may appeal the determination to the
Board of County Commissioners. Any additional fee for a landowner-initiated appeal
must accompany the appeal. At the public hearing, the Board of County
Commissioners will review the record created by the Hearing Examiner’s proceedings,
but the Board may by majority vote accept evidence not presented to the Hearing
Examiner.
2. The Board of County Commissioners may:
• a. Affirm the Hearing Examiner’s determination, with or without
modifications or conditions; or
• b. Reject the Hearing Examiner’s determination, except that the Board
may not modify the determination or impose conditions, or reject the
Hearing Examiner’s determination unless the Board expressly finds that one
or more of the Hearing Examiner’s findings of fact or conclusions of law is
not supported by competent substantial evidence in the official record, or
that the Hearing Examiner’s determination otherwise specifically failed to
properly apply one or more of the criterion in the LDC or GMP.
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Chapter 10. Where to Find Current Information
This Administrative Code references a number of documents that are important to the development process. All
of these documents are available at the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDevelopment Services offices, or online at
the references listed below. These documents include:
Document Description Reference
Collier County Growth Management
Plan (“GMP”)
The GMP establishes the County’s official
policies for land development. All land
development regulations and permits must
be consistent with the GMP.
Online at
http://www.colliergov.n
et/Index.aspx?page=257
Collier County Land Development
Code (LDC)
The LDC includes the regulations that
implement the GMP. The processes in the
Administrative Code are based on the LDC.
Online at
http://library.municode.
com/index.aspx?clientId
=13992&stateId=9&stat
eName=Florida
(see discussion below)
Zoning Map The Zoning Map shows the boundaries of
the County’s zoning districts.
Online at
https://www.colliercoun
tyfl.gov/i-want-
to/view/zoning-maps
Code of Laws and Ordinances of
Collier County, Florida (“Code of
Laws”)
The Code of Laws consolidates the County’s
laws – its general and permanent
ordinances. Several provisions of the Code
of Laws are implemented by procedures in
the Administrative Code.
Online at
http://library.municode.
com/index.aspx?clientId
=10578&stateId=9&stat
eName=Florida
Florida Statutes These include the state constitution and
state laws. The Administrative Code
includes various references to the state
statutes.
Online at
http://www.leg.state.fl.
us/Statutes/index.cfm
Planning & Zoning
DepartmentGrowth Management
Department website
This includes individual division website
links, information on popular services,
organization charts, background
information, applications, contacts, and
Online at
https://www.colliercoun
tyfl.gov/your-
government/departmen
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other information relating to land
development in Collier County.
ts/growth-management-
department. You can
download Zoning and Land
Use Application forms at
http://www.colliergov.n
et/index.aspx?page=338
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Growth Management Department
(GMD) Fee Schedule (September 23,
2008)
These are the fees that an applicant must
pay when filing an application under the
Administrative Code. The fees offset the
cost of administering the LDC. The County
will not accept an application unless the
required fee is paid.
Online at
http://www.colliergov.n
et/index.aspx?page=128
Applicants should check
the website before filing an
application, because the
fees change from time to
time.
The Land Development Code (LDC) is codified on the Municipal Code Corporation’s website at
www.municode.com. Click “Online Library,” then click “Florida,” then click “Collier County,” and then click the
“Collier County Land Development Code.” The codified ordinance may not be current. To find ordinances that
have amended the LDC since its most recent codification, go the Collier County Clerk’s website at
https://www.collierclerk.com/records-search – click “Board Minutes and Records,” then “Accept,” and then
click “BMR,” “Browse Boards, Minutes and Records,” then “BMR Validated Ordinances.” Members of the general
public may find it difficult to search through the minutes to locate an LDC provision they are interested in. A
member of the Planning & Zoning DepartmentDivision staff can assist you with finding the most current
ordinances that affect development in your neighborhood or of your property.
Printed copies of the LDC, Growth Management Plan, and forms are available for purchase at the Growth
Management Department building, located at 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL.
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Chapter 11. Contact Information
Contact information is available on the County website. When an application is filed with the Planning & Zoning
Departmentapplicable division, the appropriate staff member is assigned to the application. Staff will conduct a
Completeness and Processing and will contact the applicant about whether the filing is in order. The applicant can
contact the assigned staff member throughout the various steps of each process.
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Chapter 12. Acronyms
A – Rural Agricultural Zoning District
AAB – Architectural Arbitration Board
ACOE – Army Corps of Engineers
ACP – Agricultural Clearing Permit
ACSC – Area of Critical State Concern
ADT – Average Daily Trips
AFW – Administrative Fence Waiver
APR – Administrative Parking Waiver
ASI – Area of Significant Influence
AVA – Administrative Variance
BCC – Board of Collier County Commissioners
BD – Boat Dock Petition
BMUD – Bayshore Drive Mixed Used District
BOAA – Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals
BP – Business Park District
BZA – Board of Zoning Appeals
C-1 – Commercial Professional General Office District
C-2 – Commercial Convenience District
C-3 – Commercial Intermediate District
C-4 – General Commercial District
C-5 – Heavy Commercial District
CCME – Conservation and Coastal Management
Element
CCPC – Collier County Planning Commission
CCSL(P) – Coastal Construction Setback Line (Permit)
CDD – Community Development District
CEB – Code Enforcement Board
CF – Community Facility
CIE – Capital Improvement Element
CIP – Capital Improvement Program
CMO – Corridor Management Overlay
CNSTR – Construction Plans
C.O. – Certificate of Occupancy
COA – Certificate of Public Facility Adequacy
CON – Conservation Zoning District
CRD – Compact Rural Development
CSP – Conceptual Site Plan
CU – Conditional Use
DBH – Diameter at Breast Height
DEO – Department of Economic Opportunity
D.O. – Development Order
DRI – Development of Regional Impact
DSWT – Dry Season Water Table
E – Estates Zoning District
EAC – Environmental Advisory Council
EIS – Environmental Impact Statement
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
EWA – Early Work Authorization
EXP – Excavation Permit
FAC – Florida Administrative Code
FDEP – Florida Department of Environmental
Protection
FDOT – Florida Department of Transportation
FFWCC – Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation
Commission
FIAM – Financial Impact Analysis Module
FIHS – Florida Interstate Highway System
FLUCFCS - Land Use Cover and Forms Classification
System
FLUE – Future Land Use Element
FLUM – Future Land Use Map
FP – Minor Final Plat
FS – Florida Statutes
FSA – Flow way Stewardship Area
GC – Golf Course
GGAMP – Golden Gate Area Master Plan
GGPPOCO – Golden Gate Pkwy Professional Office
Commercial Overlay District
GMP – Growth Management Plan
GPCD – Gallons Per Capita per Day
GT – Gopher Tortoise
GWP – Ground Water Protection Zone
GZO – Goodland Zoning Overlay
HAPB – Historic Archaeological Preservation Board
HSA – Habitat Stewardship Area
I – Industrial Zoning District
ICBSD – Immokalee Central Business Subdistrict
LDC – Land Development Code
LOS – Level of Service
LPA – Local Planning Agency
LSPA – Littoral Shelf Planting Area
M/F – Multi-family Use or Zoning
MH – Mobile Home
MHO – Mobile Home Overlay
MLW – Mean Low Water
MPP – Manatee Protection Plan
MUP – Mixed Use Project
NBMO – North Belle Meade Overlay
NC – Neighborhood Commercial District
NRPA – Natural Resource Protection Area
O.C. – On Center
P – Public Use District
PPL – Plans and Plat
PSI – Pounds Per Square Inch
PSP – Preliminary Subdivision Plat
PUD – Planned Unit Development
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RSF – Residential Single-Family Districts
RCW – Red Cockaded Woodpecker
RFMU – Rural Fringe Mixed Use District
RLS – Request for Legal Service
RLSA(O) – Rural Lands Stewardship Area (Overlay)
RMF – Residential Multi-Family Districts
RNC – Residential Neighborhood Commercial
Subdistrict
R.O.W. – Right of Way
RSF – Residential Single-Family
SBCO – Santa Barbara Commercial Overlay District
SBR – School Board Review
SDP – Site Development Plan
SDPA – Site Development Plan Amendment
SDPI - Site Development Plan Insubstantial Change
S/F – Single Family Use/Zoning
SFWMD – South Florida Water Management District
SIP – Site Improvement Plan
SIPI – Site Improvement Plan Insubstantial Change
SLR – Sound Level Reduction
SRA – Stewardship Receiving Area
SSA – Stewardship Sending Area
ST – Special Treatment Zoning Overlay
ST-NAR – Special Treatment-Natural Aquifer
Recharge
SWFRPC – Southwest Florida Regional Planning
Council
TCEA – Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas
TCMA – Transportation Concurrency Management
Areas
TDR – Transfer of Development Rights
TP – Turtle Permit
TTRVC – Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle
Campground
USFWS – United States Fish & Wildlife Service
VOB – Vehicle on the Beach Permit
VR – Village Residential Zoning District
VRP – Vegetation Removal Permit
VRSFP – Vegetation Removal & Site Fill Permit
W – Waterfront District
WRA – Water Retention Area (within RLSA)
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Chapter 13. Glossary
Addressing
Checklist
An addressing checklist is a form that must be signed by a member of the Addressing Staff.
This form indicates the petition type, the legal description, folio/property identification
number, the street address, location information, and a survey for unplatted properties.
The addressing checklist form can be found on the Collier County website, on the Zoning
and Land Use Application page.
Applicant A person or entity who files an application with the Growth Management D epartment,
including their representative or agent.
Applicant Contact
Information
The applicant contact information should include, but not limited to the following:
• Applicant/owner or agent’s:
o Name;
o Address;
o Phone number;
o Email address; and
o The name of the firm where the agent is employed, if applicable.
Architect A natural person who is licensed under F.S. Chapter 481, Part I to engage in the practice of
architecture.
Engineer A person who is licensed to engage in the practice of engineering under F.S. Chapter 471,
and who practices principally in the design and construction of public works or
infrastructure.
Collier County
Code of Laws &
Ordinances
The general codification of the general and permanent ordinances of Collier County,
Florida. The Code of Laws and Ordinances is available online at www.municode.com.
Electronic Copies
of all Documents
An electronic version of all plans and documents, in PDF or Word format, on a CDROM as
part of the submittal package.
Landscape
Architect
A person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in the State of Florida
under the authority of F.S. Chapter 481, Part II.
Land
Development
Code (LDC)
The Collier County Land Development Code 2004-41. The LDC is available online at
www.municode.com.
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Mailed Notice See LDC section 10.03.05 B.
NIM See LDC section 10.03.05 A.
Newspaper
Advertisement
See LDC section 10.03.05 C., and in accordance with F.S. section 125.66
Official Zoning
Atlas
The map that shows the location and boundaries of the zoning district s established by the
LDC section 2.02.01.
Planner A person who is certified by the American Institute of Certified Plan ners (AICP).
Proof of
Ownership
A copy of the recorded deed, contract for sale or agreement for sale, or a notarized
statement of ownership clearly demonstrating ownership and control of the subject lot or
parcel of land. The application shall also present a notarized letter of authorization from
the property owner(s) designating the applicant as the agent acting on behalf of the
owner(s).
Property
Identification
Number
The folio number that identifies a property or the parcels that are assigned by the Collier
County Property Appraiser.
Property Owner The owner of the property that is subject to an application for development approval, or
the designated agent or attorney.
Property Owners
in the
Notification Area
Persons or entities who own property in the area that are subject to a mailed written
notice of a hearing, pursuant to LDC subsection 10.03.05 B., See Chapter 8 of the
Administrative Code for additional information.
PUD Ordinance
and Development
Commitment
Information
The following list of documents and materials shall be provided for the following land use
applications, including, but not limited to: SDPs, SDPAs, PPLs, and PUDAs. The Planning &
Zoning DepartmentDivision shall review the PUD materials concurrent with all applicable
land use applications.
1. PUD ordinance and any amendments.
2. A copy of the latest approved agreements.
3. An itemized list of all commitments identified within the agreement/ordinance a nd a
corresponding detailed status report of the commitments.
4. Notarized affidavit from the owner/authorized agent that certifies all commitments
within the agreements or PUD are compliant or not applicable at this time, or that
work identified in the application being submitted fulfills the outstanding
commitments.
5. An up to date site drawing illustrating (except for DRIs):
• a. All on-site and off-site infrastructure identified as a commitments which
have been completed or are pending such as turn lanes, entrance lighting
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signalization, right-of-way dedication, water management, well fields,
conservation easements, sidewalks, interconnections, etc.
• b. Other information as may be required by the County Manager or
designee that is consistent with the monitoring of agreements and PUD
ordinances.
Sign See LDC section 10.03.05 D.
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Chapter 14. Appendices
Appendix A.
The following is a flow chart identifying the State, Regional and Local Review Procedure.