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Backup Documents 02/24/2026 Item #17C ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP .7 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. Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office Initials Date 1. 2. 3 County Attorney Office County Attorney Office �/j\ S J L 4. BCC Office Board of County Commissioners 1✓1( 12y I /5/ 2/z7 5. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION 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 Attorney Office& Phone Number 252-6052(Kathy) Contact/ Department Rich Henderlong/Zoning-LDC 252-2464(Rich) Agenda Date Item was February 24,2026 Agenda Item Number 1.93 '7C Approved by the BCC Type of Document Ordinance Number of Original Attached Documents Attached PO number or account number if document is to be recorded 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? 2. 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I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04,Revised 1.26.05,Revised 2.24.05;Revised 11/30/12 17C ORDINANCE NO. 26 — 09 AN ORDINANCE 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 ADD A FLOATING SOLAR FACILITY AS A PERMITTED USE IN CERTAIN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES, 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 ONE — GENERAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING SECTION 1.08.02 DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER TWO — ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING SECTION 2.03.01 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.03.03 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.03.04 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.03.05 CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS; CHAPTER FIVE — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.05.17 FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. (PL20250000235) 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 [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 1 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission, sitting as the land planning agency, did hold an advertised public hearing on December 4, 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 February 24, 2026, 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 [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1186 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 2 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C 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. 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 [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 3 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C 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 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 1.08.02 DEFINITIONS Section 1.08.02 Definitions, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1.08.02 Definitions Fire station services, ancillary: Fire protection activities imperative to carry out the purposes of a government establishment primarily engaged in firefighting, such as fire training camps, but which is not required to be located at a fire station for that fire station to serve its function. However, services designed to repair any firefighting equipment is not an ancillary fire station service. Floating solar facility: A solar facility as defined in Section 163.32051(2), Florida Statutes, as amended, which is located on wastewater treatment ponds, abandoned limerock mine areas, stormwater treatment ponds, reclaimed water ponds, or other water storage reservoirs. A solar floating facility does not require any significant modification of drainage, flora or fauna, littoral zone and dissolved oxygen for aquatic species survival at the site. [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 4 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C Flood: A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land area from the overflow of inland or tidal waters or the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. * * * * * * * * * * * * Sidewalk: That portion of a right-of-way or cross or crosswalk, paved or otherwise surfaced, intended for pedestrian use and also bicycle use. (See Chapters 4 and 10) Solar facility: A production facility for electric power as defined in Section 163.3205(2), Florida Statutes, which: a. Uses photovoltaic modules to convert solar energy to electricity that may be stored on site, delivered to a transmission system, and consumed primarily offsite; and b. Consists principally of photovoltaic modules, a mounting or racking system, power inverters, transformers, collection systems, battery systems, fire suppression equipment, and associated components; and c. May include accessory administration or maintenance buildings, electric transmission lines, substations, energy storage equipment, and related accessory uses and structures. Solid waste: Garbage, refuse, yard trash, clean debris, white goods, special waste, ashes, or other discarded material, including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous material resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, or governmental operations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBSECTION 3.B. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.03.01 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS Section 2.03.01 Agricultural Districts, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.03.01 Agricultural Districts A. Rural Agricultural District (A). The purpose and intent of the rural agricultural district (A) is to provide lands for agricultural, pastoral, and rural land uses by accommodating traditional agricultural, agricultural related activities and facilities, support facilities related to agricultural needs, and conservation uses. Uses that are considered compatible to agricultural uses that would not endanger or damage the agricultural, environmental, potable water, or wildlife resources of the County, are permissible as conditional uses in the A district. The A district corresponds to and implements the Agricultural/Rural land use designation on the future land use map of the Collier County GMP, and in some instances, may occur in the designated urban area. The maximum density permissible in the rural agricultural district within the urban mixed-use district shall be guided, in part, by the density rating system contained in the future land use element of the GMP. The maximum density permissible or permitted in district A shall not exceed the density [04-CMD-0 1077/2003608/1 I86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 5 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C permissible under the density rating system. The maximum density permissible in the A district within the agricultural/rural district of the future land use element of the Collier County GMP shall be consistent with and not exceed the density permissible or permitted under the agricultural/rural district of the future land use element. 1. The following subsections identify the uses that are permissible by right and the uses that are allowable as accessory or conditional uses in the rural agricultural district (A). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the rural agricultural district (A), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00 and the Administrative Code. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 27. Ancillary plants. 28. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. SUBSECTION 3.C. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.03.03 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Section 2.03.03 Commercial Zoning Districts, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.03.03 Commercial Zoning Districts A. Commercial Professional and General Office District (C-1). The purpose and intent of the commercial professional and general office district C-1 is to allow a concentration of office type buildings and land uses that are most compatible with, and located near, residential areas. Most C-1 commercial, professional, and general office districts are contiguous to, or when within a PUD, will be placed in close proximity to residential areas, and, therefore, serve as a transitional zoning district between residential areas and higher intensity commercial zoning districts. The type of office uses permitted are those that do not have high traffic volumes throughout the day, which extend into the evening hours. They will have morning and evening short-term peak conditions. The market support for these office uses should be those with a localized basis of market support as opposed to office functions requiring inter-jurisdictional and regional market support. Because office functions have significant employment characteristics, which are compounded when aggregations occur, certain personal service uses shall be permitted, to provide a convenience to office-based employment. Such convenience commercial uses shall be made an integral part of an office building as opposed to the singular use of a building. Housing may also be a component of this district as provided for through conditional use approval. 1. The following uses, as identified with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the C-1 commercial professional and general office district. [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 6 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the (C-1) commercial professional and general office district, subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 15. Veterinary services (0742, excluding outdoor kenneling). 16. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. * * * * * * * * * * * * B. Commercial Convenience District (C-2). The purpose and intent of the commercial convenience district (C-2) is to provide lands where commercial establishments may be located to provide the small-scale shopping and personal needs of the surrounding residential land uses within convenient travel distance except to the extent that office uses carried forward from the C-1 district will expand the traditional neighborhood size. However, the intent of this district is that retail and service uses be of a nature that can be economically supported by the immediate residential environs. Therefore, the uses should allow for goods and services that households require on a daily basis, as opposed to those goods and services that households seek for the most favorable economic price and, therefore, require much larger trade areas. It is intended that the C-2 district implements the Collier County GMP within those areas designated agricultural/rural; estates neighborhood center district of the Golden Gate Master Plan; the neighborhood center district of the Immokalee Master Plan; and the urban mixed use district of the future land use element permitted in accordance with the locational criteria for commercial and the goals, objectives, and policies as identified in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible in the C-2 district and the urban mixed use land use designation shall be guided, in part, by the density rating system contained in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible or permitted in a district shall not exceed the density permissible under the density rating system. 1. The following uses, as identified with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the C-2 commercial convenience district. * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the commercial convenience district (C-2), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Educational services (8211, 8222). 3. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 3-4. Homeless shelters. [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 7 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C (remainder of list to be renumbered} C. Commercial Intermediate District (C-3). The purpose and intent of the commercial intermediate district (C-3) is to provide for a wider variety of goods and services intended for areas expected to receive a higher degree of automobile traffic. The type and variety of goods and services are those that provide an opportunity for comparison shopping, have a trade area consisting of several neighborhoods, and are preferably located at the intersection of two-arterial level streets. Most activity centers meet this standard. This district is also intended to allow all of the uses permitted in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts typically aggregated in planned shopping centers. This district is not intended to permit wholesaling type of uses, or land uses that have associated with them the need for outdoor storage of equipment and merchandise. A mixed-use project containing a residential component is permitted in this district subject to the criteria established herein. The C-3 district is permitted in accordance with the locational criteria for commercial and the goals, objectives, and policies as identified in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible in the C-3 district and the urban mixed use land use designation shall be guided, in part, by the density rating system contained in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible or permitted in the C-3 district shall not exceed the density permissible under the density rating system. 1. The following uses, as identified with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the commercial intermediate district (C-3). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the commercial intermediate district (C-3), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC sections 4.02.02 and 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9. Fire protection (9224). 10. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 4-0-11. Food stores with greater than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area in the principal structure (groups 5411-5499). (remainder of list to be renumbered} * * * * * * * * * * * * D. General Commercial District (C-4). The general commercial district (C-4) is intended to provide for those types of land uses that attract large segments of the population at the same time by virtue of scale, coupled with the type of activity. The purpose and intent of the C-4 district is to provide the opportunity for the most diverse types of commercial activities delivering goods and services, including entertainment and recreational attractions, at a larger scale than the C-1 through C-3 districts. As such, all of the uses [04-CM D-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 8 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C permitted in the C-1 through C-3 districts are also permitted in the C-4 district. The outside storage of merchandise and equipment is prohibited, except to the extent that it is associated with commercial activity conducted on-site such as, but not limited to, automobile sales, marine vessels, and the renting and leasing of equipment. Activity centers are suitable locations for the uses permitted by the C-4 district because most activity centers are located at the intersection of arterial roads. Therefore, the uses in the C-4 district can most be sustained by the transportation network of major roads. The C-4 district is permitted in accordance with the locational criteria for uses and the goals, objectives, and policies as identified in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible or permitted in a district shall not exceed the density permissible under the density rating system. 1. The following uses, as defined with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the general commercial district (C-4). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the general commercial district (C-4), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 10. Fishing, hunting and trapping (0912-0919). 11. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 12. Fuel dealers (5983-5989). {remainder of list to be renumbered} * * * * * * * * * * * * E. Heavy Commercial District (C-5). In addition to the uses provided in the C-4 zoning district, the heavy commercial district (C-5) allows a range of more intensive commercial uses and services which are generally those uses that tend to utilize outdoor space in the conduct of the business. The C-5 district permits heavy commercial services such as full-service automotive repair, and establishments primarily engaged in construction and specialized trade activities such as contractor offices, plumbing, heating and air conditioning services, and similar uses that typically have a need to store construction associated equipment and supplies within an enclosed structure or have showrooms displaying the building material for which they specialize. Outdoor storage yards are permitted with the requirement that such yards are completely enclosed or opaquely screened. The C-5 district is permitted in accordance with the locational criteria for uses and the goals, objectives, and policies as identified in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. 1. The following uses, as identified with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 9 of 15 Words,truck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the heavy commercial district (C-5). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the heavy commercial district (C-5), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. Farm product raw materials (5153-5159). 6. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 67. Fuel dealers (5983-5989). (remainder of list to be renumbered} * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBSECTION 3.D. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.03.04 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Section 2.03.04 Industrial Zoning Districts, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.03.04 Industrial Zoning Districts A. Industrial District (I). The purpose and intent of the industrial district (I) is to provide lands for manufacturing, processing, storage and warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution. Service and commercial activities that are related to manufacturing, processing, storage and warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution activities, as well as commercial uses relating to automotive repair and heavy equipment sales and repair are also permissible in the I district. The I district corresponds to and implements the industrial land use designation on the future land use map of the Collier County GMP. 1. The following uses, as identified within the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section, are permitted as a right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the industrial district (I). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the industrial district (I), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. Fabricated metal products (3482-3489). [04-CMD-01077/2003 608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 10 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C 6. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 6-7. Food and kindred products (2011 and 2048 including slaughtering plants for human and animal consumption). {remainder of list to be renumbered} B. Business Park District (BP). The purpose and intent of the business park district (BP) is to provide a mix of industrial uses, corporate headquarters offices and business/professional offices which complement each other and provide convenience services for the employees within the district; and to attract businesses that create high value added jobs. It is intended that the BP district be designed in an attractive park-like environment, with low structural density and large landscaped areas for both the functional use of buffering and enjoyment by the employees of the BP district. The BP district is permitted by the urban mixed use, urban commercial, and urban-industrial districts of the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. 1. The following uses, as identified within the latest edition of the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, or as otherwise provided for within this section, are permitted as of right, or as uses accessory to permitted primary or secondary uses, or are conditional uses within the business park district. * * * * * * * * * * * * * d. Conditional uses: 1. Ancillary plants. 2. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 2- 3. Mobile food dispensing vehicle(s), permanent, subject to LDC section 5.05.16. 3:4. Vehicle racing - applicable to the Immokalee Regional Airport only. * * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBSECTION 3.E. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.03.05 CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS Section 2.03.05 Civic and Institutional Zoning Districts, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.03.05 Civic and Institutional Zoning Districts [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1186 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 11 of 15 Words struck through are deleted, words underlined are added 17C A. Public Use District (P). The purpose and intent of public use district (P) is to accommodate only local, state and federally owned or leased and operated government facilities that provide essential public services. The P district is intended to facilitate the coordination of urban services and land uses while minimizing the potential disruption of the uses of nearby properties. * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. The following uses are permitted as of right, or as accessory or conditional uses, in the public use district (P). a. Permitted uses. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7. Fairgrounds. 8. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 8 9. Libraries. {remainder of list to be renumbered) * * * * * * * * * * * * B. Community Facility District (CF). The purpose and intent of (CF) district is to implement the GMP by permitting nonresidential land uses as generally identified in the urban designation of the future land use element. These uses can be characterized as public facilities, institutional uses, open space uses, recreational uses, water-related or dependent uses, and other such uses generally serving the community at large. The dimensional standards are intended to insure compatibility with existing or future nearby residential development. The CF district is limited to properties within the urban mixed use land use designation as identified on the future land use map. 1. The following uses are permitted as of right, or as accessory or conditional uses, in the community facility district (CF). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the community facility district (CF), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00: * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. Community centers. 5. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1186 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 12 of 15 Words str"c�`vcrack thro g i are deleted,words underlined are added 17C 5-6. Golf driving ranges. {remainder of list to be renumbered} * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBSECTION 3.F. ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 5.05.17 FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES Section 5.05.17 Floating Solar Facilities, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby added to read as follows: 5.05.17 Floating Solar Facilities A. Unless a waiver is approved in accordance with LDC section 5.05.17.B, a floating solar facility must comply with all of the following requirements: 1. Placement location, coverage area and setbacks. a. Floating solar facilities shall be located on wastewater treatment ponds, abandoned limerock mine areas, stormwater treatment ponds, reclaimed water ponds, or other water storage reservoirs. They shall not be in, on, over, or upon, Wellfield Risk Management Special Treatment Overlay Zones, aquatic preserves or environmentally protected lands that are conservation and/or preservations designated lands, or an Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir project if the floating solar facilities will have a negative impact on that project. b. The floating solar facility coverage area shall be contained within the lot or parcel under unified control, on an impounded or controlled water body with a water depth of six feet or more beneath the water surface coverage area (measured above the dry season water table). The water surface coverage area shall be limited to no greater than 60 percent. For a water surface coverage area that exceeds 30 percent and up to 60 percent, a project site-specific environmental assessment report of the ecological, biological, and physical impacts shall be approved by the County Manager or designee. A littoral shelf area of 30 percent or more shall be established, planted, and contained within the water body. The installation shall comply with the requirements set forth in LDC section 3.05.10, except that the littoral shelf planting area shall be at least 30 percent or more. c. Setbacks, landscaping and buffer standards shall apply pursuant to LDC section 4.02.03, LDC section 4.06.02, and LDC section 4.06.05. Buffer and landscaping requirements shall be in conformance with the underlying zoning district. d. The installation, when proposed on stormwater conveyance, retention, or detention areas, shall not interfere with stormwater management infrastructure and the volume and quantity of water flow. [04-CMD-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 13 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C e. Power and communication lines running from the bank of land to interconnect with any building, transformer or inverter shall be buried underground. 2 Water quality control. A water quality survey shall be required to establish baseline pre-development water quality conditions with the exception for wastewater treatment ponds to ensure compliance with the State of Florida's water quality standards (F.A.C. 62-302) and provide reasonable assurance that stormwater management systems containing a floating solar facility which discharge to the County's MS4 or waters of the state meet the standards. Long term water quality monitoring shall be submitted one year after post installation and annually thereafter to assess the effects on water quality, aqua flora and fauna, and the corrosion environment from leaching materials. The floating solar facility system shall be properly anchored and the water not energized. 3. Maintenance and Inspection. To prevent the occurrence of damage and breakdown of the facility, a maintenance plan shall be submitted at the time of Site Development Plan approval and an inspection report filed with the County Manager or designee one year after the facility is permitted and operational, and every three years thereafter. 4 Glare. Floating solar facilities shall not produce reflective glare that could affect or impair aircraft traffic control or vehicular traffic. If a reflector to enhance production is utilized, it shall control and minimize the glare to adjacent and abutting properties. 5. Building permits. Permits shall be obtained for the construction of any structures and other improvements to the extent required by the Florida Building Code and National Electrical Code. B. An applicant may request a waiver for approval of one or more of the provisions of LDC section 5.05.17 A. through a Conditional Use request. * X X X X X X K X * X X X 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. [04-CM D-01077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 14 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 1 7 C SECTION FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPME NT CODE The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Development Code of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the OrdinanceLand renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changeyd be "section," "article," or any other appropriateged to 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 Jday of Fib v' art, � , 2026. ATTEST: CRYSTAL ,I�`;�INZEL, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS C OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA 1,0 `, �.• ^y;�' Deputy Clerk By. Dan Kowal hairman Approved as to form and legality: hits ordinance Secretary of t-,te's (rr ice tf,c: > day ofy7o6 and acknowledgem.rr~ of that Heidi F. Ashton-Cicko fiiin received this _ Kati Managing Assistant County Attorney of 1-ebcua�l, 2p2 By--_ k 04-CMD-01077/2086 !)oo_ ,�td Ctazr2 [04-CMD-01 077/2003608/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 15 of 15 Words str-lic-k--threttgft are deleted,words undue are added If l�. t u u \I r,f 1 / C -:i ; -,AO ,1:. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE RON DESANTIS CORD BYRD Governor Secretary of State February 27, 2026 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. 26-09, which was filed in this office on February 27, 2026. 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 C Martha S. Vergara From: Ailyn Padron <Ailyn.Padron@collier.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 1:49 PM To: Minutes and Records; Legal Notice Cc: Richard Henderlong; Eric Johnson;Wanda Rodriguez; Kathynell Crotteau Subject: FW: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) *2nd BCC Hearing* (PL20250000235) Attachments: Ad Request.pdf; Ordinance - PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities - 12.10.25.pdf; RE: 2/24/26 BCC- Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) (PL20250000235) Good afternoon, M&R, Please post the attached Ad Request on the Collier Legal Notices webpage. The Ad will need to be advertised no later than February 4th and run through the hearing date. Staff is approval is attached; CAO approval is below. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Ailyn Padron Management Analyst I Zoning (401 Office:239-252-5187 Collier Coun 2800 Horseshoe Dr. Naples, Florida 34104 irs poi � CIAilvn.Padron aC�collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Ailvn.Padron(a�collier.gov From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@collier.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 27, 2026 11:11 AM To:Ailyn Padron<Ailyn.Padron@collier.gov>; GMDZoningDivisionAds<GMDZoningDivisionAds@collier.gov> Cc: Kathynell Crotteau<Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.gov> Subject: re: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities(LDCA) *2nd BCC Hearing* (PL20250000235) Ailyn, Attorney approval is below. "Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CPN1 Office of the County .attorney 17 C (239) 252-8400 LERT I FIEO 11 (1 � ® PI,ORI D S EING r '. /�1/Iy1�'N•'M■�11rp1/Y11YM/1�I�y��/m COWER COUNTY' n program qtl Certifed Public Manager '/wSINwyE My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: wanda.rodriguezAcollier.gov From: Heidi Ashton <Heidi.Ashton@collier.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 27, 2026 11:03 AM To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@collier.gov> Cc: Kathynell Crotteau<Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.gov> Subject: FW: for your approval: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) *2nd BCC Hearing* (PL20250000235) Wanda, Approved. Thank you! Heidi Ashton-Cicko Managing Assistant County Attorney 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Suite 301 Naples, FL 34104 (239) 252-8773 Note new email: heidi.ashton@collier.gov From: Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 27, 2026 11:01 AM To: Heidi Ashton <Heidi.Ashton@collier.gov> Subject: FW:for your approval: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities(LDCA) *2nd BCC Hearing* (PL20250000235) Heidi: The ad request is correct per the 12-10-25 TO ordinance title. .xatfiy Crotteau, legal.sssistant/Paralegal Office of the Collier County Attorney 2800 North Horseshoe Drive,Suite 301 Naples, FL 34104 Phone: (239)252-6052 From: Heidi Ashton <Heidi.Ashton(a collier.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 27, 2026 10:38 AM 2 To: Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.gov> 1 7 t Subject: FW:for your approval: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) *2nd BCC Hearing* (PL20250000235) Kathy, Please check the title. Thank you! Heidi Ashton-Cicko Managing Assistant County Attorney 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Suite 301 Naples, FL 34104 (239) 252-8773 Note new email: heidi.ashton@collier.gov From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@collier.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 27, 2026 10:29 AM To: Heidi Ashton <Heidi.Ashton@collier.gov> Cc: Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.gov> Subject:for your approval: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) *2nd BCC Hearing* (PL20250000235) Heidi, For your approval. This will be the second hearing of this item. 'Wanda Rodriguez, .ACP, CT,M Office of the County .Attorney (239) 252-8400 LERTIF/pt, A Floa 9? vs.ox�oe a COWER coup(ACP y 1P �t /WyWWll\I}lylyly NCECertified Public Manager rlr+6law tsw.q My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: wanda.rodriguez(c�collier.gov From:Ailyn Padron<Ailyn.Padron@collier.gov> Sent: Friday,January 23, 2026 1:12 PM To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@collier.gov> Cc: Richard Henderlong<Richard.Henderlong@collier.gov>; Eric Johnson <Eric.Johnson@collier.gov>; Kathynell Crotteau <Kathynell.Crotteau@collier.gov> Subject: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) *2nd BCC Hearing* (PL20250000235) Good afternoon, Wanda, 3 17C Attached is the *Web* Ad Request, Ordinance, and approval for the referenced petition.The ad will need to be advertised no later than February 4th 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 Collier Coun 2800 Horseshoe Dr. Naples, Florida 34104 O Ailyn.Padron a(�collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Ailyn.Padronna 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. 4 17C Martha S. Vergara From: Richard Henderlong <Richard.Henderlong@collier.gov> Sent: Friday,January 23, 2026 12:08 PM To: Ailyn Padron Cc: Eric Johnson Subject: RE: 2/24/26 BCC- Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) (PL20250000235) Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Ailyn, Good to go! Thanks Richard Henderlong Planner Ill Zoning Office:239-252-2464 Collier Coun 2800 North Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104 gil —, � CBRichard.Henderlonc a�collier.gov �J My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Richard.Henderlonq@collier.gov From:Ailyn Padron<Ailyn.Padron@collier.gov> Sent: Friday,January 23, 2026 11:35 AM To: Richard Henderlong<Richard.Henderlong@collier.gov> Cc: Eric Johnson <Eric.Johnson@collier.gov> Subject: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) (PL20250000235) Good morning, Rich, Attached is the *Web* Ad Request and Ordinance for your petition. Please let me know if you approve and/or if changes are needed by end of day. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. 1 Ailyn Padron 1 7 C Management Analyst I Zoning Office:239-252-5187 4r��` Collier Coun 2800 Horseshoe Dr. Naples, Florida 34104 I� � Ailyn.Padroncollier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Ailvn.Padron(c�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. 2 I7C 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 February 24, 2026, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room,third floor, Collier Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East,Naples,FL to consider: AN ORDINANCE 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 ADD A FLOATING SOLAR FACILITY AS A PERMITTED USE IN CERTAIN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES, 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 ONE—GENERAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING SECTION 1.08.02 DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER TWO — ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING SECTION 2.03.01 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS,SECTION 2.03.03 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,SECTION 2.03.04 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.03.05 CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS; CHAPTER FIVE — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.05.17 FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX,EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250000235] 17C N Collier county 1 Florida SI 1- Liki 11, y • ti - c _aeMoumes 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 Geoffrev.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 17 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 DAN KOWAL,CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K.KINZEL, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER DRAFT 12/10/25 ' ORDINANCE NO. 26 — AN ORDINANCE 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 ADD A FLOATING SOLAR FACILITY AS A PERMITTED USE IN CERTAIN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES, 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 ONE — GENERAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING SECTION 1.08.02 DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER TWO — ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING SECTION 2.03.01 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.03.03 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.03.04 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.03.05 CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS; CHAPTER FIVE — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.05.17 FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. (PL20250000235) 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 [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 1 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17 DRAFT 12/10/25 WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission, sitting as the land planning agency, did hold an advertised public hearing on December 4, 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 , 2026, 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 etseq.), 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 [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 2 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added I C DRAFT 12/10/25 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. 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 [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 3of15 Words strut are deleted,words underlined are added DRAFT 12/10/25 ` 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 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 1.08.02 DEFINITIONS Section 1.08.02 Definitions, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1.08.02 Definitions Fire station services, ancillary: Fire protection activities imperative to carry out the purposes of a government establishment primarily engaged in firefighting, such as fire training camps, but which is not required to be located at a fire station for that fire station to serve its function. However, services designed to repair any firefighting equipment is not an ancillary fire station service. Floating solar facility: A solar facility as defined in Section 163.32051(2), Florida Statutes, as amended, which is located on wastewater treatment ponds, abandoned limerock mine areas, stormwater treatment ponds, reclaimed water ponds, or other water storage reservoirs. A solar floating facility does not require any significant modification of drainage, flora or fauna, littoral zone and dissolved oxygen for aquatic species survival at the site. [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 4 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added 17C DRAFT 12/10/25 Flood: A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land area from the overflow of inland or tidal waters or the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. * * * * * * * * * * * * Sidewalk: That portion of a right-of-way or cross or crosswalk, paved or otherwise surfaced, intended for pedestrian use and also bicycle use. (See Chapters 4 and 10) Solar facility: A production facility for electric power as defined in Section 163.3205(2), Florida Statutes, which: a. Uses photovoltaic modules to convert solar energy to electricity that may be stored on site, delivered to a transmission system, and consumed primarily offsite; and b. Consists principally of photovoltaic modules, a mounting or racking system, power inverters, transformers, collection systems, battery systems, fire suppression equipment, and associated components; and c. May include accessory administration or maintenance buildings, electric transmission lines, substations, energy storage equipment, and related accessory uses and structures. Solid waste: Garbage, refuse, yard trash, clean debris, white goods, special waste, ashes, or other discarded material, including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous material resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, or governmental operations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBSECTION 3.B. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.03.01 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS Section 2.03.01 Agricultural Districts, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.03.01 Agricultural Districts A. Rural Agricultural District (A). The purpose and intent of the rural agricultural district (A) is to provide lands for agricultural, pastoral, and rural land uses by accommodating traditional agricultural, agricultural related activities and facilities, support facilities related to agricultural needs, and conservation uses. Uses that are considered compatible to agricultural uses that would not endanger or damage the agricultural, environmental, potable water, or wildlife resources of the County, are permissible as conditional uses in the A district. The A district corresponds to and implements the Agricultural/Rural land use designation on the future land use map of the Collier County GMP, and in some instances, may occur in the designated urban area. The maximum density permissible in the rural agricultural district within the urban mixed-use district shall be guided, in part, by the density rating system contained in the future land use element of the GMP. The maximum density permissible or permitted in district A shall not exceed the density [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 5of15 Words strusk-tlifeugh are deleted,words underlined are added i C DRAFT 12/10/25 permissible under the density rating system. The maximum density permissible in the A district within the agricultural/rural district of the future land use element of the Collier County GMP shall be consistent with and not exceed the density permissible or permitted under the agricultural/rural district of the future land use element. 1. The following subsections identify the uses that are permissible by right and the uses that are allowable as accessory or conditional uses in the rural agricultural district (A). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the rural agricultural district (A), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00 and the Administrative Code. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 27. Ancillary plants. 28. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. SUBSECTION 3.C. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.03.03 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Section 2.03.03 Commercial Zoning Districts, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.03.03 Commercial Zoning Districts A. Commercial Professional and General Office District (C-1). The purpose and intent of the commercial professional and general office district C-1 is to allow a concentration of office type buildings and land uses that are most compatible with, and located near, residential areas. Most C-1 commercial, professional, and general office districts are contiguous to, or when within a PUD, will be placed in close proximity to residential areas, and, therefore, serve as a transitional zoning district between residential areas and higher intensity commercial zoning districts. The type of office uses permitted are those that do not have high traffic volumes throughout the day, which extend into the evening hours. They will have morning and evening short-term peak conditions. The market support for these office uses should be those with a localized basis of market support as opposed to office functions requiring inter-jurisdictional and regional market support. Because office functions have significant employment characteristics, which are compounded when aggregations occur, certain personal service uses shall be permitted, to provide a convenience to office-based employment. Such convenience commercial uses shall be made an integral part of an office building as opposed to the singular use of a building. Housing may also be a component of this district as provided for through conditional use approval. 1. The following uses, as identified with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the C-1 commercial professional and general office district. [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 6 of 15 Words etruck through are deleted,words underlined are added DRAFT 12/10/25 * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the (C-1) commercial professional and general office district, subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 15. Veterinary services (0742, excluding outdoor kenneling). 16. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. * * * * * * * * * * * * B. Commercial Convenience District (C-2). The purpose and intent of the commercial convenience district (C-2) is to provide lands where commercial establishments may be located to provide the small-scale shopping and personal needs of the surrounding residential land uses within convenient travel distance except to the extent that office uses carried forward from the C-1 district will expand the traditional neighborhood size. However, the intent of this district is that retail and service uses be of a nature that can be economically supported by the immediate residential environs. Therefore, the uses should allow for goods and services that households require on a daily basis, as opposed to those goods and services that households seek for the most favorable economic price and, therefore, require much larger trade areas. It is intended that the C-2 district implements the Collier County GMP within those areas designated agricultural/rural; estates neighborhood center district of the Golden Gate Master Plan; the neighborhood center district of the Immokalee Master Plan; and the urban mixed use district of the future land use element permitted in accordance with the locational criteria for commercial and the goals, objectives, and policies as identified in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible in the C-2 district and the urban mixed use land use designation shall be guided, in part, by the density rating system contained in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible or permitted in a district shall not exceed the density permissible under the density rating system. 1. The following uses, as identified with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the C-2 commercial convenience district. * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the commercial convenience district (C-2), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Educational services (8211, 8222). 3. Floatinq solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 3-4. Homeless shelters. [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 7 of 15 Words strut' h are deleted,words underlined are added C DRAFT 12/10/25 {remainder of list to be renumbered) * * * * * * * * * * * * C. Commercial Intermediate District (C-3). The purpose and intent of the commercial intermediate district (C-3) is to provide for a wider variety of goods and services intended for areas expected to receive a higher degree of automobile traffic. The type and variety of goods and services are those that provide an opportunity for comparison shopping, have a trade area consisting of several neighborhoods, and are preferably located at the intersection of two-arterial level streets. Most activity centers meet this standard. This district is also intended to allow all of the uses permitted in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts typically aggregated in planned shopping centers. This district is not intended to permit wholesaling type of uses, or land uses that have associated with them the need for outdoor storage of equipment and merchandise. A mixed-use project containing a residential component is permitted in this district subject to the criteria established herein. The C-3 district is permitted in accordance with the locational criteria for commercial and the goals, objectives, and policies as identified in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible in the C-3 district and the urban mixed use land use designation shall be guided, in part, by the density rating system contained in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible or permitted in the C-3 district shall not exceed the density permissible under the density rating system. 1. The following uses, as identified with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the commercial intermediate district (C-3). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the commercial intermediate district (C-3), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC sections 4.02.02 and 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9. Fire protection (9224). 10. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 44-11. Food stores with greater than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area in the principal structure (groups 5411-5499). {remainder of list to be renumbered) * * * * * * * * * * * * D. General Commercial District (C-4). The general commercial district (C-4) is intended to provide for those types of land uses that attract large segments of the population at the same time by virtue of scale, coupled with the type of activity. The purpose and intent of the C-4 district is to provide the opportunity for the most diverse types of commercial activities delivering goods and services, including entertainment and recreational attractions, at a larger scale than the C-1 through C-3 districts. As such, all of the uses [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1186 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 8 of 15 Words strue' rough are deleted,words underlined are added DRAFT 12/10/25 17 permitted in the C-1 through C-3 districts are also permitted in the C-4 district. The outside storage of merchandise and equipment is prohibited, except to the extent that it is associated with commercial activity conducted on-site such as, but not limited to, automobile sales, marine vessels, and the renting and leasing of equipment. Activity centers are suitable locations for the uses permitted by the C-4 district because most activity centers are located at the intersection of arterial roads. Therefore, the uses in the C-4 district can most be sustained by the transportation network of major roads. The C-4 district is permitted in accordance with the locational criteria for uses and the goals, objectives, and policies as identified in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. The maximum density permissible or permitted in a district shall not exceed the density permissible under the density rating system. 1. The following uses, as defined with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the general commercial district (C-4). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the general commercial district (C-4), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 10. Fishing, hunting and trapping (0912-0919). 11. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 12. Fuel dealers (5983-5989). (remainder of list to be renumbered) * * * * * * * * * * * * E. Heavy Commercial District (C-5). In addition to the uses provided in the C-4 zoning district, the heavy commercial district (C-5) allows a range of more intensive commercial uses and services which are generally those uses that tend to utilize outdoor space in the conduct of the business. The C-5 district permits heavy commercial services such as full-service automotive repair, and establishments primarily engaged in construction and specialized trade activities such as contractor offices, plumbing, heating and air conditioning services, and similar uses that typically have a need to store construction associated equipment and supplies within an enclosed structure or have showrooms displaying the building material for which they specialize. Outdoor storage yards are permitted with the requirement that such yards are completely enclosed or opaquely screened. The C-5 district is permitted in accordance with the locational criteria for uses and the goals, objectives, and policies as identified in the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. 1. The following uses, as identified with a number from the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section are [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 9 of 15 Words stfttelE-threugh are deleted,words underlined are added DRAFT 12/10/25 17 C permissible by right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the heavy commercial district (C-5). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the heavy commercial district (C-5), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. Farm product raw materials (5153-5159). 6. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 67. Fuel dealers (5983-5989). {remainder of list to be renumbered) * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBSECTION 3.D. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.03.04 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Section 2.03.04 Industrial Zoning Districts, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.03.04 Industrial Zoning Districts A. Industrial District (I). The purpose and intent of the industrial district (I) is to provide lands for manufacturing, processing, storage and warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution. Service and commercial activities that are related to manufacturing, processing, storage and warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution activities, as well as commercial uses relating to automotive repair and heavy equipment sales and repair are also permissible in the I district. The I district corresponds to and implements the industrial land use designation on the future land use map of the Collier County GMP. 1. The following uses, as identified within the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), or as otherwise provided for within this section, are permitted as a right, or as accessory or conditional uses within the industrial district (I). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the industrial district (I), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. Fabricated metal products (3482-3489). [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 10 of 15 Words struc'i-threugh are deleted,words underlined are added C DRAFT 12/10/25 6. Floatinq solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 6-7. Food and kindred products (2011 and 2048 including slaughtering plants for human and animal consumption). {remainder of list to be renumbered) * * * * * * * * * * * * B. Business Park District (BP). The purpose and intent of the business park district (BP) is to provide a mix of industrial uses, corporate headquarters offices and business/professional offices which complement each other and provide convenience services for the employees within the district; and to attract businesses that create high value added jobs. It is intended that the BP district be designed in an attractive park-like environment, with low structural density and large landscaped areas for both the functional use of buffering and enjoyment by the employees of the BP district. The BP district is permitted by the urban mixed use, urban commercial, and urban-industrial districts of the future land use element of the Collier County GMP. 1. The following uses, as identified within the latest edition of the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, or as otherwise provided for within this section, are permitted as of right, or as uses accessory to permitted primary or secondary uses, or are conditional uses within the business park district. * * * * * * * * * * * * * d. Conditional uses: 1. Ancillary plants. 2. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 2 3. Mobile food dispensing vehicle(s), permanent, subject to LDC section 5.05.16. 3-4. Vehicle racing - applicable to the Immokalee Regional Airport only. * * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBSECTION 3.E. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.03.05 CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS Section 2.03.05 Civic and Institutional Zoning Districts, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2.03.05 Civic and Institutional Zoning Districts [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 11 of 15 Words strtt^' r are deleted,words underlined are added 17C DRAFT 12/10/25 A. Public Use District (P). The purpose and intent of public use district (P) is to accommodate only local, state and federally owned or leased and operated government facilities that provide essential public services. The P district is intended to facilitate the coordination of urban services and land uses while minimizing the potential disruption of the uses of nearby properties. * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. The following uses are permitted as of right, or as accessory or conditional uses, in the public use district (P). a. Permitted uses. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7. Fairgrounds. 8. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. 8 9. Libraries. (remainder of list to be renumbered) * * * * * * * * * * * * B. Community Facility District (CF). The purpose and intent of (CF) district is to implement the GMP by permitting nonresidential land uses as generally identified in the urban designation of the future land use element. These uses can be characterized as public facilities, institutional uses, open space uses, recreational uses, water-related or dependent uses, and other such uses generally serving the community at large. The dimensional standards are intended to insure compatibility with existing or future nearby residential development. The CF district is limited to properties within the urban mixed use land use designation as identified on the future land use map. 1. The following uses are permitted as of right, or as accessory or conditional uses, in the community facility district (CF). * * * * * * * * * * * * * c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the community facility district (CF), subject to the standards and procedures established in LDC section 10.08.00: * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. Community centers. 5. Floating solar facility, subject to LDC section 5.05.17. [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1j86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 12 of 15 Words struckgh are deleted,words underlined are added DRAFT 12/10/25 5-6. Golf driving ranges. {remainder of list to be renumbered) * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBSECTION 3.F. ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 5.05.17 FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES Section 5.05.17 Floating Solar Facilities, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, is hereby added to read as follows: 5.05.17 Floating Solar Facilities A. Unless a waiver is approved in accordance with LDC section 5.05.17.B, a floating solar facility must comply with all of the following requirements: 1. Placement location, coverage area and setbacks. a. Floating solar facilities shall be located on wastewater treatment ponds, abandoned limerock mine areas, stormwater treatment ponds, reclaimed water ponds, or other water storaqe reservoirs. They shall not be in, on, over, or upon, Wellfield Risk Management Special Treatment Overlay Zones, aquatic preserves or environmentally protected lands that are conservation and/or preservations designated lands, or an Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir project if the floating solar facilities will have a negative impact on that project. b. The floating solar facility coverage area shall be contained within the lot or parcel under unified control, on an impounded or controlled water body with a water depth of six feet or more beneath the water surface coverage area (measured above the dry season water table). The water surface coverage area shall be limited to no greater than 60 percent. For a water surface coverage area that exceeds 30 percent and up to 60 percent, a project site-specific environmental assessment report of the ecological, biological, and physical impacts shall be approved by the County Manaqer or designee. A littoral shelf area of 30 percent or more shall be established, planted, and contained within the water body. The installation shall comply with the requirements set forth in LDC section 3.05.10, except that the littoral shelf planting area shall be at least 30 percent or more. c. Setbacks, landscaping and buffer standards shall apply pursuant to LDC section 4.02.03, LDC section 4.06.02, and LDC section 4.06.05. Buffer and landscaping requirements shall be in conformance with the underlying zoning district. d. The installation, when proposed on stormwater conveyance, retention, or detention areas, shall not interfere with stormwater management infrastructure and the volume and quantity of water flow. [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 13 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added DRAFT 12/10/25 ° e. Power and communication lines running from the bank of land to interconnect with any building, transformer or inverter shall be buried underground. 2 Water quality control. A water quality survey shall be required to establish baseline pre-development water quality conditions with the exception for wastewater treatment ponds to ensure compliance with the State of Florida's water quality standards (F.A.C. 62-302) and provide reasonable assurance that stormwater management systems containing a floating solar facility which discharge to the County's MS4 or waters of the state meet the standards. Long term water quality monitoring shall be submitted one year after post installation and annually thereafter to assess the effects on water quality, aqua flora and fauna, and the corrosion environment from leaching materials. The floating solar facility system shall be properly anchored and the water not energized. 3. Maintenance and Inspection. To prevent the occurrence of damage and breakdown of the facility, a maintenance plan shall be submitted at the time of Site Development Plan approval and an inspection report filed with the County Manager or designee one year after the facility is permitted and operational, and every three years thereafter. 4 Glare. Floating solar facilities shall not produce reflective glare that could affect or impair aircraft traffic control or vehicular traffic. If a reflector to enhance production is utilized, it shall control and minimize the glare to adjacent and abutting properties. 5. Building permits. Permits shall be obtained for the construction of any structures and other improvements to the extent required by the Florida Building Code and National Electrical Code. B. An applicant may request a waiver for approval of one or more of the provisions of LDC section 5.05.17 A. through a Conditional Use request. 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. [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1]86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 14 of 15 Words strusli-through are deleted,words underlined are added DRAFT 12/10/25 1 I C 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: frAc- Heidi F. Ashton-Cicko 12-10-25 Managing Assistant County Attorney 04-CMD-01077/ [25-LDS-00344/1989786/1}86 12/10/25 PL20250000235 Floating Solar Facilities Page 15 of 15 Words struck through are deleted,words underlined are added c Martha S. Vergara From: Richard Henderlong <Richard.Henderlong@collier.gov> Sent: Friday,January 23, 2026 12:08 PM To: Ailyn Padron Cc: Eric Johnson Subject: RE: 2/24/26 BCC- Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) (PL20250000235) Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Allyn, Good to go! Thanks Richard Henderlong Planner III Zoning Office:239-252-2464 oll er Coun 2800 North Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida lonc 15 Richard.HenderlongCa)collier.gov 1 My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Richard.Henderlongc collier.gov From:Ailyn Padron<Ailyn.Padron@collier.gov> Sent: Friday,January 23, 2026 11:35 AM To: Richard Henderlong<Richard.Henderlong@collier.gov> Cc: Eric Johnson <Eric.Johnson@collier.gov> Subject: 2/24/26 BCC-Ad Request for Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) (PL20250000235) Good morning, Rich, Attached is the *Web* Ad Request and Ordinance for your petition. Please let me know if you approve and/or if changes are needed by end of day. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. i Ailyn Padron 1 7 C Management Analyst I Zoning Office:239-252-5187 Collier Coun 2800 Horseshoe Dr. Naples, Florida 34104 � ��I xi, coAilyn.Padron aC�collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Ailyn.Padron c( 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. 2 ° c Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel 0.1 Collier County, Florida * 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324 o * Phone: (239) 252-2646 l> ti lERCOUNf '- 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, 2/24/2026 BCC-Floating Solar Facilities (LDCA) (PL20250000235)- Second BCC Hearing was published on the publicly accessible website https://notices.collierclerk.com as designated by Collier County, Florida on 02/04/2026 until 02/26/2026. Affiant further says that the website complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes. (Affi Si ature) / r al • '(Affiant.Printed dame) Sworn to ain i subSvibed before me this 03/02/2026 r1 O n •. r C9 C) : p (SrrAtgL Kintel C rk of the Circuit Court& 'Ciotp€ lr• ; • s s . ♦�M� N:puty Cle�k►�Sig .ture) I I , ' i� (Deputy C erk Printed Na e) ate tor 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 February 24, 2026, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room,third floor,Collier Government Center,3299 Tamiami Trail East,Naples,FL to consider: AN ORDINANCE 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 ADD A FLOATING SOLAR FACILITY AS A PERMITTED USE IN CERTAIN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES, 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 ONE—GENERAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING SECTION 1.08.02 DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER TWO — ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING SECTION 2.03.01 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS,SECTION 2.03.03 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,SECTION 2.03.04 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.03.05 CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS; CHAPTER FIVE — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.05.17 FLOATING SOLAR FACILITIES; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX, EFFECTIVE DATE. [PL20250000235] iC N - cote County Florida /o• ' I.► r 1 am wwFs o w nos" *�7..7 'VI;'f• "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.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 17C 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 DAN KOWAL,CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K.KINZEL, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER