Resolution 2025-180 RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 180
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT, WHICH
WAS CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2013-57; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") adopted Ordinance No.
2004-66 on October 12, 2004,which created an Administrative Code for Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Board subsequently amended Ordinance No. 2004-66 through the
adoption of Ordinance No. 2013-57 on September 24,2013; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2013-57 provides for the adoption of Exhibit "B," the
Administrative Code for Land Development, which shall be maintained by the County Manager
or designee; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2013-57 also provides that amendments required to maintain
the Administrative Code shall be made by resolution adopted by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to revise the Administrative Code for Land Development,
as described in Exhibit"A,"attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Administrative Code for
Land Development, which was created by Ordinance No. 2013-57, is hereby amended as
follows:
SECTION ONE: AMENDMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE CODE FOR LAND
DEVELOPMENT
The Administrative Code for Land Development, is hereby amended as set forth in
Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION TWO: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall become effective on the date of adoption by the Board.
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THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by majority vote this„,3j' r'ta y of SEtI-r,ibzr', 2025.
ATTEST: ,;;a�• B.1s90 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL-K:"K1NZEEA CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By: . / By:
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Approved as to form and legality:
Heidi F. Ashton-Cicko 7-09-25
Managing Assistant County Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A— Administrative Code for Land Development
Chapter 8, Public Notice
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EXHIBIT A
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Collier County Land Development Code I Administrative Procedures Manual
Chapter 81 Public Notice
B. Neighborhood Information Meeting
Purpose and Wen 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.
Applicability 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 The NIM shall be noticed as follows:
Requirements
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."
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EXHIBIT A
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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.
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 or 1. Conduct of Meeting: A Collier County staff planner or designee shall attend the NIM
Meeting and and record all commitments made by the applicant during the meeting while
Decorum 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.
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EXHIBIT A
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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.
Updatec 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 The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15 days before each advertised public
Content 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.
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