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Agenda 09/23/2025 Item #17B (Ordinance - Amending the Collier County Land Development Code to allow legal notice of Neighborhood Information Meetings by publication on the County Clerk’s website or a printed newspaper)9/23/2025 Item # 17.B ID# 2025-2304 Executive Summary Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending the Collier County Land Development Code to allow legal notice of Neighborhood Information Meetings by publication on the County Clerk’s website or a printed newspaper. [PL20250000524] OBJECTIVE: Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending the Collier County Land Development Code to allow legal notice of neighborhood information meetings by publication on the County Clerk’s website or a printed newspaper. CONSIDERATIONS: In Florida, the requirement for legal notices and advertisements to be provided in newspapers dates to the mid-nineteenth century. The Florida Constitution currently requires that all meetings of a collegial public body, at which official acts are to be taken, or public business of such body is to be transacted or discussed, be open to the public and properly noticed. Historically, the method of advertising legal notices has been done using printed versions only. However, Florida law changed in 2012, when Section 50.0211 of the Florida Statutes was created, in part, to also require that legal notices be placed on a newspaper’s website on the same day the notice appears in the printed edition, contingent upon a newspaper having and maintaining a website. In 2022, the Florida Statutes were further amended to allow governmental agencies the option of publishing legal notices on a publicly accessible website of a county instead of in a printed newspaper or on a newspaper’s website. The publicly accessible website was defined by the House of Florida Representatives Bill 7049 as “a county’s official website or other private website designated by the county for the publication of legal notices and advertisements that is accessible via the Internet.” A governmental agency may use the County’s website if the cost of publishing advertisements on the website is less than the cost of publishing in the newspaper. In 2023, the Board desired to amend the Code of Laws and Ordinances to allow advertisements, publications, and notices to be published on a publicly accessible website, as allowed by Chapter 50 of the Florida Statutes. The Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted Ordinance 2023-37, which defined “Publicly accessible website” as “the county’s official website or other private website designated by the county for the publication of legal notices and advertisements that is accessible via the Internet.” The adopted ordinance also included supporting provisions related to the publication of legal advertisements and public notices. On January 10, 2023, the Board designated the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s public notice website as the County’s official website for the publication of legal advertisements and public notices. In Collier County, there are many types of land use applications that require public hearings, and many of these require the petitioner to conduct a NIM. The NIM requirement was first established in Collier County in 2001, and the purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with notice of an impending zoning application and to foster communication between the petitioner and the public. The petitioner is required to conduct a NIM at least 15 days prior to the first public hearing. Each time a petitioner conducts a qualifying NIM, they are compelled to publicly notice it by advertising in a newspaper. However, because the County requires the petitioner to conduct a NIM as part of its application process, staff feels it is a reasonable courtesy to allow the petitioner the option of advertising the NIM on the County’s website in lieu of advertising in the newspaper, similar to the method used by the County when advertising proposed ordinances, both County-initiated and privately initiated. Advertising on the County’s website for an upcoming NIM may provide petitioners a cost savings and added convenience. The County’s NIM process and its required advertising are not addressed by the Florida Statutes, and if the Board decides to extend this courtesy to the petitioners, it will be necessary to amend the LDC. LDC amendments are reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners (Board), the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC), the Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC), and the Land Development Review Subcommittee of the DSAC (DSAC-LDR Subcommittee). This LDC amendment will have a companion amendment to the Collier County Administrative Code for Land Development. DSAC-LDR Subcommittee Recommendation: On March 18, 2025, the DSAC-LDR Subcommittee recommended approval of the LDC amendment, contingent upon: Page 3515 of 3896 9/23/2025 Item # 17.B ID# 2025-2304 1) removing “on the website” from the proposed administrative code amendment as it relates to when the public notice is first published, and 2) staff verifying that the cited Florida Statutes are correct. The presentation material included proposed edits to the Collier County Administrative Code for Land Development. DSAC Recommendation: On April 2, 2025, the DSAC recommended approval of the LDC amendment, including the changes presented by staff. The presentation material included proposed edits to the Collier County Administrative Code for Land Development. CCPC Recommendation: On May 15, 2025, the CCPC recommended approval of the LDC amendment. The presentation material included proposed edits to the Collier County Administrative Code for Land Development. On June 24, 2025, the Board directed staff to advertise an Ordinance that would amend the Collier County Land Development Code to allow legal notice of neighborhood information meetings by publication on the County Clerk’s website or a printed newspaper. This item is consistent with the Collier County Strategic Plan objective of responsible governance to lead by example with positive and purpose-driven actions. FISCAL IMPACT: There are no anticipated fiscal or operational impacts to the County's stakeholders associated with this LDC amendment. The costs associated with processing and advertising the proposed LDC amendment are estimated at $50. Funds have been allocated within the Unincorporated Area General Fund (1011) and the Comprehensive Planning Cost Center (138317). GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: No growth management impact is associated wtih this action. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires an affirmative vote of four for approval. --HFAC RECOMMENDATIONS: To adopt an Ordinance amending the Collier County Land Development Code to allow legal notice of Neighborhood Information Meetings by publication on the County Clerk’s website or a printed newspaper. PREPARED BY: Eric Johnson, AICP, CFM, Planning Manager, Zoning Division ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Ordinance 2. LDCA (07-03-2025) 3. Business Impact Estimate – agenda ID 25-2304 - Neighborhood Information Meetings (LDCA) (PL20250000524) BCC 09-23-2025 4. Legal Ad - agenda ID 25-2304 -Neighborhood-Information-Meetings-LDCA-PL20250000524 - BCC 9-23-25 Page 3516 of 3896 Page 1 of 6 Words struck through are deleted, words underlined are added 7-7-25 ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – ___ AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-41, AS AMENDED, THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, WHICH INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ALLOW LEGAL NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETINGS BY PUBLICATION ON THE COUNTY CLERK’S WEBSITE OR A PRINTED NEWSPAPER, BY PROVIDING FOR: SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER TEN – APPLICATION, REVIEW, AND DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SECTION 10.03.05 REQUIRED METHODS OF PROVIDING PUBLIC NOTICE; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. (PL20250000524) Recitals WHEREAS, on October 30, 1991, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 91-102, the Collier County Land Development Code (hereinafter LDC), which was subsequently amended; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) on June 22, 2004, adopted Ordinance No. 04-41, which repealed and superseded Ordinance No. 91-102, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, which had an effective date of October 18, 2004; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 1997, the Board adopted Resolution 97-177 establishing local requirements and procedures for amending the LDC; and WHEREAS, all requirements of Resolution 97-177 have been met; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission, sitting as the land planning agency, did hold an advertised public hearing on __________________, 2025, and reviewed the proposed amendments for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and did recommend approval; and Page 3517 of 3896 Page 2 of 6 Words struck through are deleted, words underlined are added 7-7-25 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, in a manner prescribed by law, did hold an advertised public hearing on ________________, 2025, and did take action concerning these amendments to the LDC; and WHEREAS, the subject amendments to the LDC are hereby determined by this Board to be consistent with and to implement the Collier County Growth Management Plan as required by Subsections 163.3194 (1) and 163.3202 (1), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted in compliance with and pursuant to the Community Planning Act (F.S. § 163.3161 et seq.), and F.S. § 125.01(1)(t) and (1)(w); and WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted pursuant to the constitutional and home rule powers of Fla. Const. Art. VIII, § 1(g); and WHEREAS, all applicable substantive and procedural requirements of the law have otherwise been met. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that: SECTION ONE: RECITALS The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth. SECTION TWO: FINDINGS OF FACT The Board of Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, hereby makes the following findings of fact: 1. Collier County, pursuant to § 163.3161, et seq., F.S., the Florida Community Planning Act (herein after the “Act”), is required to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan. 2. After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the Act and in particular § 163.3202(1), F.S., mandates that Collier County adopt land development regulations that are consistent with and implement the adopted comprehensive plan. 3. Section 163.3201, F.S., provides that it is the intent of the Act that the adoption and enforcement by Collier County of land development regulations for the total unincorporated area shall be based on, be related to, and be a means of implementation for, the adopted comprehensive plan. 4. Section 163.3194(1)(b), F.S., requires that all land development regulations enacted or amended by Collier County be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or Page 3518 of 3896 Page 3 of 6 Words struck through are deleted, words underlined are added 7-7-25 element or portion thereof, and any land regulations existing at the time of adoption which are not consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, shall be amended so as to be consistent. 5. Section 163.3202(3), F.S., states that the Act shall be construed to encourage the use of innovative land development regulations. 6. On January 10, 1989, Collier County adopted the Collier County Growth Management Plan (hereinafter the “Growth Management Plan” or “GMP”) as its comprehensive plan pursuant to the requirements of § 163.3161 et seq., F.S. 7. Section 163.3194(1)(a), F.S., mandates that after a comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, has been adopted in conformity with the Act, all development undertaken by, and all actions taken in regard to development orders by, governmental agencies in regard to land covered by such comprehensive plan or element shall be consistent with such comprehensive plan or element as adopted. 8. Pursuant to § 163.3194(3)(a), F.S., a development order or land development regulation shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan if the land uses, densities or intensities, and other aspects of development are compatible with, and further the objectives, policies, land uses, densities, or intensities in the comprehensive plan and if it meets all other criteria enumerated by the local government. 9. Section 163.3194(3)(b), F.S., states that a development approved or undertaken by a local government shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan if the land uses, densities or intensities, capacity or size, timing, and other aspects of development are compatible with, and further the objectives, policies, land uses, densities, or intensities in the comprehensive plan and if it meets all other criteria enumerated by the local government. 10. On October 30, 1991, Collier County adopted the Collier County Land Development Code, which became effective on November 13, 1991. The Land Development Code adopted in Ordinance 91-102 was recodified and superseded by Ordinance 04-41. 11. Collier County finds that the Land Development Code is intended and necessary to preserve and enhance the present advantages that exist in Collier County; to encourage the most appropriate use of land, water and resources consistent with the public interest; to overcome present handicaps; and to deal effectively with future problems that may result from the use and development of land within the total unincorporated area of Collier County and it is intended that this Land Development Code preserve, promote, protect and improve the public health, safety, comfort, good order, appearance, convenience and general welfare of Collier County; to prevent the overcrowding of land and avoid the undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate and efficient provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, recreational Page 3519 of 3896 Page 4 of 6 Words struck through are deleted, words underlined are added 7-7-25 facilities, housing and other requirements and services; to conserve, develop, utilize and protect natural resources within the jurisdiction of Collier County; to protect human, environmental, social and economic resources; and to maintain through orderly growth and development, the character and stability of present and future land uses and development in Collier County. 12. It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County to implement the Land Development Code in accordance with the provisions of the Collier County Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 125, Fla. Stat., and Chapter 163, Fla. Stat., and through these amendments to the Code. SECTION THREE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SUBSECTION 3.A. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 10.03.05 – REQUIRED METHODS OF PROVIDING PUBLIC NOTICE Section 10.03.05, Required Methods of Providing Public Notice, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 10.03.05 Required Methods of Providing Public Notice This section shall establish the required methods of providing public notice. Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code shall establish the public notice procedures for land use petitions. A. Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM). Neighborhood Information Meetings, when required, shall be held prior to the first public hearing, noticed as follows, and subject to the Rules of Decorum: 1. Mailed Notice shall be sent prior to the NIM and shall be pursuant to LDC section 10.03.05 B. 2. Newspaper Publication of Legal Advertisement prior to the NIM. Advertisements for NIMs may be published on the official website of Collier County or in a newspaper in the manner described in F.S. section 50.011. 3. Rules of Decorum. The purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with notice of an impending land use petition and to foster communication between the petitioner and the public. To promote increased participation and convenience to the interested members of the public, all NIMs shall be conducted at a physical location, to allow for in-person attendance, and virtually, utilizing videoconferencing technology. The expectation is that all NIM attendees will conduct themselves in such a manner that their presence will not interfere with the orderly progress of the meeting. The petitioner is encouraged to provide a licensed and qualified security detail for in-person meetings, which will be at the petitioner's expense. If the petitioner or staff determines the NIM cannot be completed due to the disorderly conduct of the members of the public, the petitioner shall have the right to adjourn the NIM but be required to conduct another duly advertised NIM, Page 3520 of 3896 Page 5 of 6 Words struck through are deleted, words underlined are added 7-7-25 either in person or via videoconferencing technology, or both, at the petitioner's discretion. B. Mailed Notice. 1. Where required, Mailed Notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification area as follows: a. For areas in the urban designated area of the future land use element of the Growth Management Plan notices shall be sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the property lines of the subject property. b. For all other areas, except areas designated in the Rural Golden Gate Estates Sub-Element or Urban Golden Gate Estates Sub-Elements of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, notices shall be sent to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the property lines of the subject property. c. For areas designated within the Rural and Urban Golden Gate Estates Sub-Elements of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, notices shall be sent to all property owners within one mile of the subject property lines, except for Estates (E) zoned variance applications, which shall be 1,000 feet of the subject property lines. d. Notices shall also be sent to property owners and condominium and civic associations whose members may be impacted by the proposed land use changes and who have formally requested the county to be notified. A list of such organizations must be provided and maintained by the County, but the applicant must bear the responsibility of ensuring that all parties are notified. 2. For the purposes of this requirement, the names and addresses of property owners shall be deemed those appearing on the latest tax rolls of Collier County. Unless required by F.S. § 125.66(4), the mailed notice is a courtesy only and is not jurisdictional. Accordingly, provided a good faith attempt for mailed notice is made, failure to mail or to timely mail the notice or failure of an affected property owner to receive mailed notice will not constitute a defect in notice or bar the public hearing as scheduled. C. Newspaper Legal Advertisement. 1. In accordance with F.S. § 125.66.,except 15 days prior to the public hearing. D. Posting of Signage. Where required, signs shall be posted 15 days prior to the first advertised public hearing pursuant to the Administrative Code. E. Agent Letter. Where required, an informational letter shall be sent by the owner or Agent to property owners within 150 feet of the area covered by the petition following the initial staff review comments for the petition and prior to the resubmittal of the petition to the County. Page 3521 of 3896 Page 6 of 6 Words struck through are deleted, words underlined are added 7-7-25 SECTION FOUR: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY In the event that any provisions of this ordinance should result in an unresolved conflict with the provisions of the Land Development Code (LDC) or Growth Management Plan (GMP), the applicable provisions of the LDC or GMP shall prevail. In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Land Development Code of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or any other appropriate word. SECTION SIX: EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this ___ day of ___________, 2025. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By:__________________________ By:________________________________ , Deputy Clerk BURT L. SAUNDERS, Chairman Approved as to form and legality: __________________________ Heidi F. Ashton-Cicko Managing Assistant County Attorney 04-CMD-01077/____ (__/__/__) 25-LDS-00345/____(__/__/__) Page 3522 of 3896 1 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PETITION PL20250000524 SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT To amend the Land Development Code (LDC) to allow applicants of land use petitions, which require a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM), the option of advertising the NIM on the County Clerk website instead of in a newspaper or other qualifying printed publication. LDC amendments are reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners (Board), Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC), Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC), and the Land Development Review Subcommittee of the DSAC (DSAC-LDR). ORIGIN Growth Management Community Department (GMCD) HEARING DATES LDC SECTION TO BE AMENDED Board 09/23/2025 06/24/2025 10.03.05 Required Methods of Providing Public Notice CCPC 05/15/2025 DSAC 04/02/2025 DSAC-LDR 03/18/2025 ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS DSAC-LDR Approval with recommendations DSAC Approval CCPC Approval BACKGROUND In Florida, the requirement for legal notices and advertisements be provided in newspapers dates to the mid- nineteenth century. The Florida Constitution currently requires that all meetings of a collegial public body, at which official acts are to be taken or public business of such body is to be transacted or discussed, be open to the public and properly noticed. Historically, the method of advertising legal notices has been done using printed versions only. However, Florida law changed in 2012, when Section 50.0211 of the Florida Statutes was created, in part, to also require that legal notices be placed on a newspaper’s website on the same day the notice appears in the printed edition, contingent upon a newspaper having and maintaining a website. In 2022, the Florida Statutes were further amended to allow governmental agencies the option of publishing legal notices on a publicly accessible website of a county instead of in a printed newspaper or on a newspaper’s website. The publicly accessible website was defined by House of Florida Representatives Bill 7049 as “a county’s official website or other private website designated by the county for the publication of legal notices and advertisements that is accessible via the Internet.” A governmental agency may use the county’s website if the cost of publishing advertisements on the website is less than the cost of publishing in the newspaper. The current cost of advertising an ordinance in the Naples Daily News is approximately $1,008.00, which is markedly higher than advertising on the County Clerk’s website— approximately $50.00. Furthermore, some types of Land Development Code amendments (ordinances) require two separate public hearings, which means that two separate printed advertisements are often done. Because the cost of advertising on the County’s website is significantly less than the cost of advertising in the newspaper, GMCD staff has begun to systematically advertise ordinances on the County Clerk’s website instead of in the newspaper—as a means of reducing the burden to the taxpayers. In 2023, the Board desired to amend the Code of Laws and Ordinances to allow advertisements, publications, and notices to be published on a publicly accessible website, as allowed by Chapter 50 of the Florida Statutes. The Board adopted Ordinance 2023-37, which defined “Publicly accessible website” as “the county’s official website or other private website designated by the county for the publication of legal notices and advertisements that is accessible via the Internet.” The adopted ordinance also included supporting provisions related to the publication Page 3523 of 3896 2 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx of legal advertisements and public notices. On January 10, 2023, the Board designated the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s public notice website as the County’s official website for the publication of legal advertisements and public notices. In Collier County, there are many types of land use applications that require public hearings, and many of these require the petitioner to conduct a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM). The NIM requirement was first established in Collier County in 2001, and the purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with notice of an impending zoning application and to foster communication between the petitioner and the public. The petitioner is required to conduct a NIM at least 15 days prior to the first public hearing. Each time a petitioner conducts a qualifying NIM, they are compelled to publicly notice it by advertising in a newspaper. However, because the County requires the petitioner to conduct a NIM as part of its application process, staff feels it is a reasonable courtesy to allow the petitioner the option of advertising the NIM on the County’s website in lieu of advertising in the newspaper, similar to the method used by the County when advertising proposed ordinances, both County-initiated and privately initiated. Advertising on the County’s website for an upcoming NIM may provide petitioners a cost savings and added convenience. The County’s NIM process and its required advertising are not addressed by the Florida Statutes, and if the Board decides to extend this courtesy to the petitioners, it will be necessary to amend the LDC. DSAC-LDR Subcommittee Recommendation: On March 18, 2025, the DSAC-LDR Subcommittee recommended approval of the LDC amendment, contingent upon 1) removing “on the website” from the proposed administrative code amendment as it relates to when the public notice is first published; and 2) staff verifying that the cited Florida Statutes are correct. DSAC Recommendation: On April 2, 2025, the DSAC recommended approval of the LDC amendment including the changes presented by staff. CCPC Recommendation: On May 15, 2025, the CPPC recommended approval of the LDC amendment. FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS There will be no additional fiscal impacts to County. To advertise a NIM on the County’s website, the County Clerk will accept a fee from the petitioner commensurate with the service provided. GMP CONSISTENCY The proposed LDC amendment has been reviewed by Comprehensive Planning staff and may be deemed consistent with the GMP. EXHIBITS: A) Changes to Adminstrative Code; B) County Clerk website; C) F.S. Chapter 50 – Legal and Official Advertisements Page 3524 of 3896 DRAFT Text underlined is new text to be added Text strikethrough is current text to be deleted 3 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx Amend the LDC as follows: 1 10.03.05 – Required Methods of Providing Public Notice 2 3 This section shall establish the required methods of providing public notice. Chapter 8 of 4 the Administrative Code shall establish the public notice procedures for land use petitions. 5 6 A. Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM). Neighborhood Information Meetings, when 7 required, shall be held prior to the first public hearing, noticed as follows, and subject to 8 the Rules of Decorum: 9 10 1. Mailed Notice shall be sent prior to the NIM and shall be pursuant to LDC section 11 10.03.05 B. 12 13 2. Publication of Legal Advertisement prior to the NIM. Advertisements for NIMs may 14 be published on the official website of Collier County or in a newspaper in the 15 manner described in F.S. section 50.011. 16 17 3. Rules of Decorum. The purpose and intent of a NIM is to provide the public with 18 notice of an impending land use petition and to foster communication between the 19 petitioner and the public. To promote increased participation and convenience to 20 the interested members of the public, all NIMs shall be conducted at a physical 21 location, to allow for in-person attendance, and virtually, utilizing 22 videoconferencing technology. The expectation is that all NIM attendees will 23 conduct themselves in such a manner that their presence will not interfere with the 24 orderly progress of the meeting. The petitioner is encouraged to provide a licensed 25 and qualified security detail for in-person meetings, which will be at the petitioner's 26 expense. If the petitioner or staff determines the NIM cannot be completed due to 27 the disorderly conduct of the members of the public, the petitioner shall have the 28 right to adjourn the NIM but be required to conduct another duly advertised NIM, 29 either in person or via videoconferencing technology, or both, at the petitioner's 30 discretion. 31 32 B. Mailed Notice. 33 34 1. Where required, Mailed Notice shall be sent to property owners in the notification 35 area as follows: 36 37 a. For areas in the urban designated area of the future land use element of 38 the Growth Management Plan notices shall be sent to all property owners 39 within 500 feet of the property lines of the subject property. 40 41 b. For all other areas, except areas designated in the Rural Golden Gate 42 Estates Sub-Element or Urban Golden Gate Estates Sub-Elements of the 43 Golden Gate Area Master Plan, notices shall be sent to all property owners 44 within 1,000 feet of the property lines of the subject property. 45 46 c. For areas designated within the Rural and Urban Golden Gate Estates 47 Sub-Elements of the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, notices shall be sent 48 to all property owners within one mile of the subject property lines, except 49 Page 3525 of 3896 DRAFT Text underlined is new text to be added Text strikethrough is current text to be deleted 4 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx for Estates (E) zoned variance applications, which shall be 1,000 feet of 1 the subject property lines. 2 3 d. Notices shall also be sent to property owners and condominium and civic 4 associations whose members may be impacted by the proposed land use 5 changes and who have formally requested the county to be notified. A list 6 of such organizations must be provided and maintained by the County, but 7 the applicant must bear the responsibility of ensuring that all parties are 8 notified. 9 10 2. For the purposes of this requirement, the names and addresses of property owners 11 shall be deemed those appearing on the latest tax rolls of Collier County. Unless 12 required by F.S. § 125.66(4), the mailed notice is a courtesy only and is not 13 jurisdictional. Accordingly, provided a good faith attempt for mailed notice is made, 14 failure to mail or to timely mail the notice or failure of an affected property owner 15 to receive mailed notice will not constitute a defect in notice or bar the public 16 hearing as scheduled. 17 18 C. Legal Advertisement. 19 20 1. In accordance with F.S. § 125.66.,except 15 days prior to the public hearing. 21 22 D. Posting of Signage. Where required, signs shall be posted 15 days prior to the first 23 advertised public hearing pursuant to the Administrative Code. 24 25 E. Agent Letter. Where required, an informational letter shall be sent by the owner or Agent 26 to property owners within 150 feet of the area covered by the petition following the initial 27 staff review comments for the petition and prior to the resubmittal of the petition to the 28 County. 29 30 31 * * * * * * * * * * * * * 32 # # # # # # # # # # # # # 33 Page 3526 of 3896 Exhibit A – Changes to Administrative Code 5 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx Collier County Land Development Code | Administrative Procedures Manual Chapter 8| Public Notice B. Neighborhood Information Meeting Purpose and Intent Applicability The purpose and intent of a Neighborhood Information Meeting (“NIM”) is to provide the public with notice of an impending zoning application and to foster communication between the petitioner and the public. 1. A NIM shall be conducted when: a. The initial staff review and comment period on the application have 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. a. 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. Each mailed notice shall contain the following: “The purpose and intent of this Neighborhood Information Meeting is to provide the public with notice of an impending zoning application and to foster communication between the applicant and the public. The expectation is that all attendees will conduct themselves in such a manner that their presence will not interfere with the orderly progress of the meeting.” Page 3527 of 3896 Exhibit A – Changes to Administrative Code 6 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx 2. Legal Advertisement: The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15 days before the NIM meeting. 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. f. Date on which the advertisement or public notice was first published. Location The applicant must arrange the location of the meeting. To promote increased participation and convenience to the interested members of the public, all NIMs shall be conducted at a physical location, to allow for in-person attendance, and virtually, utilizing videoconferencing technology. The in-person 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. Conduct of Meeting and Decorum 1. Conduct of Meeting: A Collier County staff planner or designee shall attend the NIM and record all commitments made by the applicant during the meeting while remaining neutral and providing clarification regarding the next steps the petition must follow in the review process, including the anticipated future public hearings that are associated with the petition. The applicant shall make a presentation of how they intend to develop the subject property. The applicant is required to record the NIM proceedings and provide an audible audio/video copy to the Zoning Division, including a written summary. When video conferencing is used, it must have the capability to capture the written comments from the attendees. These written comments will be included in the written summary of the NIM. The applicant must provide the following at the NIM for review and comment, including but not limited to: a. The proposed uses and density/intensity of the project; b. The proposed Master Plan, when applicable; and c. The current LDC zoning district uses and development regulations. 2. Decorum: The expectation is that all NIM attendees will conduct themselves in such manner that their presence will not interfere with the orderly progress of the meeting. For in-person meetings, the applicant is encouraged to provide a licensed and qualified security detail, which will be at the applicant’s expense. If the applicant or staff planner determines the NIM cannot be completed due to the disorderly conduct of the members of the public, the applicant shall have the right to adjourn the NIM but be required to conduct another duly advertised NIM, either in-person or via videoconferencing technology, or both, at the applicant’s discretion. Page 3528 of 3896 Exhibit A – Changes to Administrative Code 7 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx 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. 2. The County staff planner or designee shall promptly post the written summary and audio/video recording of the NIM to the County’s website for public inspection. Updated Resolution 2023-211 D. Legal Advertisement Applicability For applicable land use petitions, the legal advertisement shall be as follows. A copy of the legal 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 advertisement shall be published at least 15 days before each advertised public hearing or on the official website of Collier County, as prescribed in F.S. section 50.011 . 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. e. Date on which the advertisement or public notice was first published. Updated 2025-### Page 3529 of 3896 Exhibit B – County Clerk’s Website 8 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx Page 3530 of 3896 Exhibit C – F.S. Chapter 50 – Legal and Official Advertisements 9 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx Page 3531 of 3896 Exhibit C – F.S. Chapter 50 – Legal and Official Advertisements 10 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx Page 3532 of 3896 Exhibit C – F.S. Chapter 50 – Legal and Official Advertisements 11 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx Page 3533 of 3896 Exhibit C – F.S. Chapter 50 – Legal and Official Advertisements 12 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx Page 3534 of 3896 Exhibit C – F.S. Chapter 50 – Legal and Official Advertisements 13 G:\LDC Amendments\Advisory Boards and Public Hearings\BCC\2025\Sep 23\Materials\PL20250000524 Publication of Legal Notice (NIM) - LDCA (07-03-2025).docx Page 3535 of 3896 Page 3536 of 3896 Page 3537 of 3896 Page 3538 of 3896 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) at 9:00 A.M. on September 23, 2025, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, third floor, Collier Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-41, AS AMENDED, THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, WHICH INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ALLOW LEGAL NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETINGS BY PUBLICATION ON THE COUNTY CLERK’S WEBSITE OR A PRINTED NEWSPAPER, BY PROVIDING FOR: SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER TEN – APPLICATION, REVIEW, AND DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SECTION 10.03.05 REQUIRED METHODS OF PROVIDING PUBLIC NOTICE; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250000524] A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Page 3539 of 3896 All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presentation of the agenda item to be addressed. Individual speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes on any item. The selection of any individual to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged. If recognized by the Chairman, a spokesperson for a group or organization may be allotted ten (10) minutes to speak on an item. Written materials int ended to be considered by the Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. All materials used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record. As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement, the public will have the opportunity to provide public comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the County website at www.colliercountyfl.gov/our-county/visitors/calendar-of-events after the agenda is posted on the County website. Registration should be done in advance of the public meeting, or any deadline specified within the public meeting notice. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how they can participate remotely in this meeting. Remote participation i s provided as a courtesy and is at the user’s risk. The County is not responsible for technical issues. For additional information about the meeting, please call Geoffrey Willig at 252-8369 or email to Geoffrey.Willig@colliercountyfl.gov. Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto and therefore, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County Commissioners Office. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER Page 3540 of 3896