Backup Documents 11/10/2025 Item #17G ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP 1 7 G
TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE
Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office
at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later
than Monday preceding the Board meeting.
**NEW** ROUTING SLIP
Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the
exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routing lines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office.
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PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION 1 /
Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees
above,may need to contact staff for additional or missing information.
Name of Primary Staff Kathy Crotteau/County Attorne}vOffice& Phone Number 252-6052(Kathy)
Contact/ Department Eric Johnson/Zoning-LDC 252-2931 (Eric)
Agenda Date Item was November 10,2025 Agenda Item Number 17G
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INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A(Not
appropriate. (Initial) Applicable)
1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature? 11�� r�
2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, N/A`
provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet.
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be KC
signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed
by the Office of the County Attorney.
4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's N/A
Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board
5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the KC
document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable.
6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's KC
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip KC
should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is input into SIRE.
Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain
time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines!
8. The document was approved by the BCC on 11-10-25 and all changes made during N/A is not
the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County N an option for
Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. this line.
9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the ( N/A is not
BCC, all changes directed by the BCC have been made, and the document is ready for the \ )\ an option for
Chairman's signature. ",; this line.
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ORDINANCE NO. 25 — 59
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 INCREASE THE FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR
GROUP HOUSING WITHIN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS AND
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS FROM 0.45 TO 0.60, BY
AMENDING SECTION 5.05.04, GROUP HOUSING; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250005043]
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 September 24, 2025, and reviewed the
proposed amendments for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and did recommend
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, in a manner prescribed by law, did
hold an advertised public hearing on November 10, 2025, and did take action concerning these
amendments to the LDC; and
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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. VI I I, § 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
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.
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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 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
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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: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5.05.04 GROUP HOUSING
Section 5.05.04 — Group Housing, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land
Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5.05.04 Group Housing
D. All other care housing environments as defined in this Code, including, but not limited to,
care units, assisted living units, continuing care retirement communities, nursing homes,
and dwelling units that are part of an aging-in-place living environment shall adhere to
the following standards in addition to those established by the underlying zoning district.
1. The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.45, except that for group housing
in Planned Unit Development or Commercial zoning districts, the floor area ratio
may be increased to 0.60, except a maximum floor area ratio of 0.45 shall remain
for the following areas as identified in the Future Land Use Element of the Growth
Management Plan:
a. Mini-Triangle Mixed Use District
b. Agriculture Mixed Use District
c. Conservation Designation
d. North Belle Meade Overlay - Section 24 Neutral Lands - Buckley Property
e. Immokalee Rural Village Overlay —Village Center
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2. No structure shall be erected within twenty (20) feet of any abutting lot or parcel
which is zoned residential, nor within twenty-five (25) feet of a road right-of-way,
except for properties within the GGPOD, the front setback shall be in accordance
with LDC section 4.02.26 B.1.
3. Parking spaces required:
a. Independent living units. One (1) per dwelling unit.
b. Assisted living units. 0.75 per assisted unit.
c. Nursing care units. Two (2) parking spaces per five (5) beds.
4. The procedures for applications and review of proposed group care facilities are
set forth in Chapter 10.
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.
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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 10th day of November, 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTALX. KIN,Ze LERK OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: •�^ ` Bydie
<,' -', , puty Clerk B rt . Saun ers hairman
Attest'2p�o Chaim p
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Approved as to form and legality:
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Heidi F. Ashton-Cicko
Managing Assistant County Attorney
This ordinance tiled with the
Secretory of State'`s Office the
IV day of r(Qu2//1p, 2&S
and acknowledgernerg,of that
fiii received this (( _, day
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE
RON DESANTIS CORD BYRD
Governor Secretary of State
November 13, 2025
Crystal K. Kinzel
Clerk of Court
Collier County
3329 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401
Naples, FL 34112
Dear Crystal Kinzel,
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2025-59, which was filed in this office on November 13,
2025.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Leijon
Administrative Code and Register Director
AL/dp
R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270