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Backup Documents 01/13/2026 Item #17F LDCA- PL20250006145 Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates Notice & BIE 1 ` From: Ailyn Padron <Ailyn.Padron@collier.gov> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3:54 PM To: Minutes and Records; Legal Notice Cc: Eric Johnson; Michael Bosi; Wanda Rodriguez; Kathynell Crotteau Subject: FW: 1/13/26 BCC-Ad Request for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) Attachments: Ad Request.pdf; BIE.docx; RE: 1/13/26 BCC-Ad Request for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145); Ordinance - Exotic Vegetation Removal LDCA-PL20250006145 - 12.10.25.pdf Good afternoon, M&R, Please post the attached Ad Request and BIE on the Collier Legal Notices webpage.The Ad Request and BIE will need to be advertised no later than December 23`d and run through the hearing date. Staff approval is attached; CAO approval is below. Thank you! Ailyn Padron Management Analyst I Zoning f41Office:239-252-5187 Collier Coun 2800 Horseshoe Dr. Naples, Florida 34104 Ailyn.Padron a(�collier.gov 1511 © Q 0 My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Ailyn.Padroncollier.qov From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@collier.gov> Sent:Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3:51 PM To:Ailyn Padron <Ailyn.Padron@collier.gov> Cc: GMDZoningDivisionAds<GMDZoningDivisionAds@collier.gov> Subject: re: 1/13/26 BCC-Ad Request for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) Attorney approval is below.Thanks, 'Wanda Rodriguez, .ACP, CP.1I Office of the County .Attorney (239) 252-8400 i L1.H1IF/F� 17 F ,l / `�► �'�'�PR01101ysgs ` ACP W; W COLLIER COUNTY/6 444,20054, My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: wanda.rodriquez(c�collier.gov From: Heidi Ashton <Heidi.Ashton@collier.gov> Sent:Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3:42 PM To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@collier.gov> Cc: Kathynell Crotteau<Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.gov> Subject: FW:for your approval: 1/13/26 BCC-Ad Request for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) Approved. Thank you! Heidi Ashton-Cicko Managing Assistant County Attorney (239) 252-8773 Note new email: heidi.ashton@colliergov.net From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@collier.gov> Sent:Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:17 AM To: Heidi Ashton <Heidi.Ashton@collier.gov> Cc: Kathynell Crotteau<Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.gov> Subject:for your approval: 1/13/26 BCC-Ad Request for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) Heidi, Ad and BIE attached for your approval. -Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CP.M Office of the County Attorney (239) 252-8400 LERTIFIFO cFROIAYSERV�VGACP 1C vER cowry w My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: wanda.rodriquez(&collier.gov 2 1 ' F From:Ailyn Padron<Ailyn.Padron@collier.Rov> Sent:Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:04 PM To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@collier.Rov> Cc: Eric Johnson <Eric.Johnson@collier.gov>; Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.Rov> Subject: 1/13/26 BCC-Ad Request for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) Good afternoon, Wanda, Attached is the *Web* Ad Request, BIE, and approval for the referenced petition.The Ad Request and BIE will need to be advertised no later than December 23rd and run through the hearing date. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Ailyn Padron Management Analyst I Zoning � Office:239-252-5187 (� � C.;ol 1 ier Coun 2800 Horseshoe Dr. Naples, Florida 34104 0€3 ICI Ailyn.Padrona,collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Ailyn.Padron(a collier.gov Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. 3 i ? F 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 January 13, 2026, 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 UPDATE THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION, BY PROVIDING FOR SECTION ONE,RECITALS; SECTION TWO,FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTIONS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER THREE — RESOURCE PROTECTION, INCLUDING SECTION 3.05.08 REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250006145] APP—"`IN N 0 `I. ill call.' County Florida r.■ Valli 11111 �vtcs . - �p h 4�l 1., + * :•,�'�. BUND {`��. Jh ; rr ary Jam' .J J 4.. 17 i' 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. 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 intended 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.collier.gov/Calendar-Events-directory 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 is 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.WilligAcollier.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 DANIEL KOWAL,CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K.KINZEL, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER LDCA- PL20250006145 Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates Notice & BIE OLL4.+ • tip' �� ., Business Impact Estimate This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published. Published on County website by: 12/23/2025 [expected legal advertising date] Proposed ordinance's Short Title: 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 UPDATE THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION, BY PROVIDING FOR SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTIONS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER THREE — RESOURCE PROTECTION, INCLUDING SECTION 3.05.08 REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250006145] This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law1 for the proposed ordinance, but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting. ❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget; ❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the county government; ❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance; ❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or ❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following: 1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes. j zi 1 a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in 1 Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220- 163.3243; b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier County; c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts; d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following information: 1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): To update the regulations pertaining to the removal of prohibited exotic vegetation. 2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for- profit businesses in the County, if any: (a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur; (b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible; and (c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs. There will be little to no direct economic impact from the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the County. No new charge or fee will be imposed on businesses if this Ordinance is adopted. 3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: No businesses are to be impacted by the proposed ordinance. 4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): None. 2 Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates 17 F From: Eric Johnson <Eric.Johnson@collier.gov> Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:46 PM To: Ailyn Padron Subject: RE: 1/13/26 BCC-Ad Request for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Approved! Now I will work on a BIE. Eric Johnson Manager - Planning Zoning Office:239-252-2931 COI I icr Coun 2800 Horseshoe Drive N Naples, FL34104 © E:31 0 Eric.Johnson(a�collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Eric.Johnson(a�collier.gov From:Ailyn Padron<Ailyn.Padron@collier.gov> Sent:Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2:33 PM To: Eric Johnson <Eric.Johnson@collier.gov> Subject: 1/13/26 BCC-Ad Request for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) Good afternoon, Eric, Attached is the *Web* Ad Request for your petition. Please let me know if you approve and/or if changes are needed no later than, 10:00a.m.,Wednesday. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Ailyn Padron Management Analyst I (J Zoning Collier Coun Office:239-252-5187 Oci2uI 2800 Horseshoe Dr. 17 F Naples, Florida 34104 Ailyn.Padron a(�collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Ailyn.Padroncollier.gov Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. 2 I F ORDINANCE NO. 26 — 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 UPDATE THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION, BY PROVIDING FOR SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTIONS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER THREE — RESOURCE PROTECTION, INCLUDING SECTION 3.05.08 REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. (PL20250006145) 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 October 16, 2025, and reviewed the proposed amendments for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and did not recommend approval; and 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 [25-LDS-00369/1989636/1]50 12/10/25 Page 1 of 5 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17F 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. [25-LDS-00369/1989636/1]50 12/10/25 Page 2 of 5 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added I F 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 [25-LDS-00369/1989636/1]50 12/10/25 Page 3 of 5 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added i7F 'A 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: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3.05.08 REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION Section 3.05.08 Requirement for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3.05.08 Requirement for Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation * * * * * * * * * * * * C. Applicability to new structures and to additions on single-family and two-family lots. 1. In addition to the other requirements of this section, the applicant shall be required to remove all prohibited exotic vegetation before a certificate of occupancy is granted on any new principal or accessory structure and any additions to the cquarc footage of the principal or accessory structurcp on single-family or two- family lots. For an Estates-zoned lot with an existing single-family dwelling that has been issued a certificate of occupancy or for any lot in a residential zoning district with an existing single-family or two-family dwelling that has been issued a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall only be responsible for removing prohibited exotic vegetation within 30 feet of the addition or modification of structure(s) described in any permit application submitted for principal or accessory structures on or after December 12, 2023. 2. The requirement to remove prohibited exotic vegetation Thi& shall not apply to tents, awnings, fences, cabanas, utility storage sheds under 60 square feet, or screened enclosures not having a roof impervious to weather. This shall not apply to interior remodeling of any existing structure. 3. The removal of prohibited exotic vegetation shall be required in perpetuity. Upon issuance of a vegetation removal permit, subject to the provisions in LDC section 3.05.02 F. and G., prohibited exotic vegetation may be removed prior to issuance of a building permit. * * * * * * * * * * * * * [25-LDS-00369/1989636/1]50 12/10/25 Page 4 of 5 Words struck t*"r-eugh are deleted,words underlined are added 1. 7 F 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 , 2026. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: By: , Deputy Clerk Dan Kowal, Chairman Approved as to form and legality: Heidi F. Ashton-Cicko 12-10-25 Managing Assistant County Attorney [25-LDS-00369/1989636/1150 12/10/25 Page 5 of 5 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added F 1 i Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel c Collier County, Florida ' 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324 * * Phone: (239) 252-2646 o �o` .RCouNIN.‘`' Publication Confirmation COLLIER COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA The attached copy of advertisement, Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145)-BCC 01/13/2026 was published on the publicly accessible website https://notices.collierclerk.com as designated by Collier County, Florida on 12/23/2025. THIS IS NOT AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION. 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 January 13, 2026, 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 UPDATE THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION, BY PROVIDING FOR SECTION ONE,RECITALS; SECTION TWO,FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTIONS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER THREE — RESOURCE PROTECTION, INCLUDING SECTION 3.05.08 REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250006145] A 117\ -- Collier County N Florida 5 f71r NNIL9 a Inv 1;J' .a h i ;`o an - - _- 1 7 F 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. 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 intended 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.collier.gov/Calendar-Events-directory 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 is 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@collier.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 DANIEL KOWAL,CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K.KINZEL, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER i 7 F c`,ctrr cotk, c Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel Collier County, Florida z 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324 '`o `o* Phone: (239) 252-2646 CC�Fk COI;NT\h�li� Publication Confirmation COLLIER COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA The attached copy of advertisement, BIE -Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145)-BCC 01/13/2026 was published on the publicly accessible website https://notices.collierclerk.com as designated by Collier County, Florida on 12/23/2025. THIS IS NOT AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION. GOLLit 17 F Business Impact Estimate This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published. Published on County website by: 12/23/2025 [expected legal advertising date] Proposed ordinance's Short Title: 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 UPDATE THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION, BY PROVIDING FOR SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTIONS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER THREE — RESOURCE PROTECTION, INCLUDING SECTION 3.05.08 REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250006145] This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the proposed ordinance, but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting. ❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget; ❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the county government; ❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance; ❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or ❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following: 1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes. 1 a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220- I ? F 163.3243; b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier County; c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts; d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following information: 1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): To update the regulations pertaining to the removal of prohibited exotic vegetation. 2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for- profit businesses in the County, if any: (a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur; (b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible; and (c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs. There will be little to no direct economic impact from the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the County. No new charge or fee will be imposed on businesses if this Ordinance is adopted. 3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: No businesses are to be impacted by the proposed ordinance. 4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): None. 2 ()stag COvio,t 1 F 64r ° c Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel Collier County, Florida 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324 ti Phone: (239) 252-2646 OCtR CoUNTt, c4 Affidavit of Publication COLLIER COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Jennifer Hansen, who on oath says that he or she is a Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) -BCC 01/13/2026 was published on the publicly accessible website https://notices.collierclerk.com as designated by Collier County, Florida on 12/23/2025 until 01/15/2026. Affiant further says that the website complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes. • ( ianf'Signature) .i \VtiP.� ( lam.Y1S�G1 FAffiant Printed Name) Sworn to andsubsdt bed before me this 01/15/2026 r� Crystal Y . hffnzel Clerk of the Circuit Court& domptroller_ G (Deputy Clerkogi2jnature) 6 iepivive. Mgt }i ne z I/1540 (Deputy Clerk Printed Name) Date 1? F 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 January 13, 2026, 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 UPDATE THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION, BY PROVIDING FOR SECTION ONE,RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTIONS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER THREE — RESOURCE PROTECTION, INCLUDING SECTION 3.05.08 REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250006145] Collier County Florida ■ •��,z aan +MrtFs 4 , ,\ _ply UMW E1RA01A0E9 J 17F 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. 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 intended 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.collier.gov/Calendar-Events-directory 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 is 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(a,collier.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 DANIEL KOWAL,CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K.KINZEL, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER c,„,T co5RT 17 F • c Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel r' Collier County, Florida x 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324 IrePhone: (239) 252-2646 011leR couNCY,,k'o4ti Affidavit of Publication COLLIER COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Jennifer Hansen, who on oath says that he or she is a Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, BIE-Removal of Prohibited Exotic Vegetation Updates (LDCA) (PL20250006145) -BCC 01/13/2026 was published on the publicly accessible website https://notices.collierclerk.com as designated by Collier County, Florida on 12/23/2025 until 01/15/2026. Affiant further says that the website complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes. (Af i nt S' nature) 4,,, ..,,,, ,Ay, ,...cc, ,,,,,,tr, (Affiant1l inted Name) , Sworn to and subscribed before me this 01/15/2026 -II n c-0 g�)rycAaf .,`�l�iin2el Clerk of the Circuit Court& -, pm th1l✓ n^ •' (Deputy Clerlf,Signature) S fefI,c ri e Ma l`1 i Ae 7 1/15/ (Deputy Clerk Printed Name) Date GoLL1e �lp3t ln4f0",k Business Impact Estimate This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published. Published on County website by: 12/23/2025 [expected legal advertising date] Proposed ordinance's Short Title: 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 UPDATE THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION, BY PROVIDING FOR SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTIONS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER THREE — RESOURCE PROTECTION, INCLUDING SECTION 3.05.08 REQUIREMENT FOR REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED EXOTIC VEGETATION; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250006145] This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the proposed ordinance, but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting. ❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget; ❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the county government; ❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance; ❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or ❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following: 1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes. 1 a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in 1 7 F Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220- 163.3243; b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier County; c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts; d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following information: 1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): To update the regulations pertaining to the removal of prohibited exotic vegetation. 2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for- profit businesses in the County, if any: (a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur; (b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible; and (c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs. There will be little to no direct economic impact from the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the County. No new charge or fee will be imposed on businesses if this Ordinance is adopted. 3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: No businesses are to be impacted by the proposed ordinance. 4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): None. 2