Agenda 04/28/2026 Item #17B (Ordinance amending the Land Development Code, by adding a provision relating to application fees, processing of applications, and determination of completeness of applications)4/28/2026
Item # 17.B
ID# 2025-4959
Executive Summary
*** This item has been continued from the February 10, 2026, BCC Meeting, continued again to the March 10, 2026,
BCC Meeting, and further continued to the April 28, 2026, BCC Meeting ***
Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code, by adding a provision relating to
application fees, processing of applications, and determination of completeness of applications, and to authorize the
County Manager, or designee, to administratively deny an application when the applicant exceeds the time limits
specified in F.S.125.022, without receiving a waiver of time limits or an agreement to an extension of time, on behalf of
the Board of County Commissioners. [PL20250010243] (This item is a companion to Item 16A14)
OBJECTIVE: To adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC), by adding a provision relating to
application fees, processing of applications, determination of completeness of applications, and authorize the County
Manager, or designee, to administratively deny an application when the applicant exceeds the time limits specified in
F.S.125.022, without receiving a waiver of time limits or an agreement to an extension of time, on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 24, 2025, the governor approved Senate Bill 1080, which amended certain statutes (i.e.,
F.S.125.022 and F.S. 166.033) that regulate the review and approval of land development permits and development order
applications by local governments. The new law, Florida Chapter 2025-177, became effective on October 1, 2025.
F.S.125.022 requires counties to specify minimum information for certain applications (zoning, rezones, subdivision
approvals, certifications and variances, etc.); to revise timeframes for processing applications for development permits or
orders; to provide for refund parameters when the county fails to meet certain timeframes, and to expedite the review for
comprehensive plan amendments. Pursuant to F.S. 125.022(6), the terms “development permit” and “development order”
do not apply to the timeframes for processing building permits, which are regulated by the Florida Building Code
553.792 (1) A. through B.
Pursuant to F.S. 125.022, subsections (2) and (3), the statute stipulates, “When reviewing an application for a
development permit or development order that is certified by a professional listed in F.S. 403.0877, the county may not
request additional information from the applicant more than three times, unless the applicant waives the
limitation (timeframe) in writing.” Otherwise, the county must approve or deny the application. Furthermore, “Before
the third request for additional information, the applicant must be offered a meeting to attempt to resolve any outstanding
issues.” After an application is determined to be complete, the county must proceed to process the application for
approval, approval with conditions, or denial within 120 days for applications that don’t require a quasi-judicial or public
hearing and 180 days for applications that do require a quasi-judicial or public hearing. Notably, the timeframes do not
apply in an area of critical state concern, and they shall restart if an applicant makes a “substantial change” (meaning an
applicant initiated a change of 15 percent or more in the proposed density, intensity, or square footage of a parcel) to the
application.
To comply with the amended F.S. 125.022, the proposed amendment will modify relevant sections of the Land
Development Code (LDC) and the Administrative Code for Land Development in accordance with Chapter 2025-177 of
the Laws of Florida. For this LDCA, pursuant to LDC section 10.03.06 A., only one advertised public hearing is required
by the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) and Board of County Commissioners. On January 13, 2026, the
Board directed staff to advertise and bring back the Ordinance amending the Land Development Code.
The LDC amendment clarifies that development orders require payment of fees, established by Board resolution, and
administering an application’s completeness and development order processing, including withdrawal and cancellation of
applications for failure to pay fees or for inactivity are set forth in the Administrative Code. It requires a companion
Administrative Code amendment to be adopted by Board resolution (Consent Agenda Item 16A.2, ID 2025-4960).
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DSAC) - LDR SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION: On September 16, 2025, the subcommittee unanimously recommended approval with the
condition that staff include the required statutory percentage of refundable application fees in either the Administrative
Code or the County’s fee schedule. Further, the subcommittee recommended that staff include a processing timeframe
chart for the review of an application for completeness, as presented during the meeting. The chart has been incorporated
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as Exhibit C.
DSAC RECOMMENDATION: On October 01, 2025, the Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC)
unanimously recommended approval of the LDC amendment.
CCPC RECOMMENDATION:On December 4, 2025, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval
of the LDC amendment without changes. However, the provisions of this LDC amendment have been substantially
revised since the CCPC’s review and recommendation, as well as since the Board directed staff on January 13, 2026, to
advertise the draft ordinance. The CAO and staff have held several meetings to evaluate the requirements of Section
125.022, Florida Statutes, and to determine the most effective approach for incorporating them into the LDC while
minimizing redundancy and unnecessary language.
As a result, the following text has been removed from the draft ordinance: “Review timeframes will comply with the
mandates of Section 125.022, Florida Statutes.” In its place, a provision will be added to LDC Section 10.01.01
addressing the payment of fees and referencing the Administrative Code for Land Development as the governing
document for the application process, including the determination of application completeness and the cancellation of
applications for failure to pay fees or due to inactivity.
The remaining proposed text changes may be brought back for consideration in conjunction with a future LDC
amendment involving scrivener’s errors and corrections. Additionally, staff is seeking the Board’s authorization to allow
the County Manager or designee to administratively deny an application for failure to pay required fees, inactivity, or
when an application exceeds statutory review time limits without an applicant providing a waiver or agreeing to an
extension of the applicable timeframe.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to operate an efficient and customer-focused
permitting process.
FISCAL IMPACT: The costs associated with processing and advertising the proposed LDC amendment are estimated at
$50.00. Funds have been allocated within the Unincorporated Area General Fund (1011), Comprehensive Planning Cost
Center (138317).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality. An affirmative vote of four is required for
approval. - CLD
RECOMMENDATION(S): Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code by adding
a provision relating to application fees, processing of applications, and determination of completeness of applications,
and authorize the County Manager, or designee, to administratively deny an application when the applicant exceeds the
time limits specified in F.S.125.022, without receiving a waiver of time limits or an agreement to an extension of time,
on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.
PREPARED BY: Richard Henderlong, Planner III, Zoning Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance (3-18-26)
2. LDCA (4-03-26)
3. Business Impact Estimate
4. Legal Ad Ordinance
5. Legal Ad BIE
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ORDINANCE NO. 26 – ___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-
41, AS AMENDED, THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, WHICH INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND
REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ADD A PROVISION RELATING TO
APPLICATION FEES AND PROCESSING, BY PROVIDING FOR:
SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT;
SECTION THREE, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE
FOLLOWING: CHAPTER TEN – APPLICATION, REVIEW, AND
DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SECTION 10.01.01
PURPOSE AND INTENT; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER
COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX,
EFFECTIVE DATE. (PL20250010243)
Recitals
WHEREAS, on October 30, 1991, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
adopted Ordinance No. 91-102, the Collier County Land Development Code (hereinafter LDC),
which was subsequently amended; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) on June 22,
2004, adopted Ordinance No. 04-41, which repealed and superseded Ordinance No. 91-102, as
amended, the Collier County Land Development Code, which had an effective date of October
18, 2004; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 1997, the Board adopted Resolution 97-177 establishing local
requirements and procedures for amending the LDC; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of Resolution 97-177 have been met; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Planning Commission, sitting as the land planning agency,
did hold an advertised public hearing on 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
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WHEREAS, the subject amendments to the LDC are hereby determined by this Board to
be consistent with and to implement the Collier County Growth Management Plan as required by
Subsections 163.3194 (1) and 163.3202 (1), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted in compliance with and pursuant to the Community
Planning Act (F.S. § 163.3161 et seq .), and F.S. § 125.01(1)(t) and (1)(w); and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted pursuant to the constitutional and home rule powers
of Fla. Const. Art. VIII, § 1(g); and
WHEREAS, all applicable substantive and procedural requirements of the law have
otherwise been met.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that:
SECTION ONE: RECITALS
The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference herein as if fully
set forth.
SECTION TWO: FINDINGS OF FACT
The Board of Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, hereby makes the following
findings of fact:
1. Collier County, pursuant to § 163.3161, et seq., F.S., the Florida Community
Planning Act (herein after the “Act”), is required to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan.
2. After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the Act and in particular § 163.3202(1).
F.S., mandates that Collier County adopt land development regulations that are consistent with
and implement the adopted comprehensive plan.
3. Section 163.3201, F.S., provides that it is the intent of the Act that the adoption
and enforcement by Collier County of land development regulations for the total unincorporated
area shall be based on, be related to, and be a means of implementation for, the adopted
comprehensive plan.
4. Section 163.3194(1)(b), F.S., requires that all land development regulations
enacted or amended by Collier County be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or
element or portion thereof, and any land regulations existing at the time of adoption which are not
consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, shall be amended
so as to be consistent.
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5. Section 163.3202(3), F.S., states that the Act shall be construed to encourage the
use of innovative land development regulations.
6. On January 10, 1989, Collier County adopted the Collier County Growth
Management Plan (hereinafter the “Growth Management Plan” or “GMP”) as its comprehensive
plan pursuant to the requirements of § 163.3161 et seq., F.S.
7. Section 163.3194(1)(a), F.S., mandates that after a comprehensive plan, or
element or portion thereof, has been adopted in conformity with the Act, all development
undertaken by, and all actions taken in regard to development orders by, governmental agencies
in regard to land covered by such comprehensive plan or element shall be consistent with such
comprehensive plan or element as adopted.
8. Pursuant to § 163.3194(3)(a), F.S., a development order or land development
regulation shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan if the land uses, densities or
intensities, and other aspects of development are compatible with, and further the objectives,
policies, land uses, densities, or intensities in the comprehensive plan and if it meets all other
criteria enumerated by the local government.
9. Section 163.3194(3)(b), F.S., states that a development approved or undertaken
by a local government shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan if the land uses, densities
or intensities, capacity or size, timing, and other aspects of development are compatible with, and
further the objectives, policies, land uses, densities, or intensities in the comprehensive plan and
if it meets all other criteria enumerated by the local government.
10. On October 30, 1991, Collier County adopted the Collier County Land
Development Code, which became effective on November 13, 1991. The Land Development
Code adopted in Ordinance 91-102 was recodified and superseded by Ordinance 04-41.
11. Collier County finds that the Land Development Code is intended and necessary
to preserve and enhance the present advantages that exist in Collier County; to encourage the
most appropriate use of land, water and resources consistent with the public interest; to overcome
present handicaps; and to deal effectively with future problems that may result from the use and
development of land within the total unincorporated area of Collier County and it is intended that
this Land Development Code preserve, promote, protect and improve the public health, safety,
comfort, good order, appearance, convenience and general welfare of Collier County; to prevent
the overcrowding of land and avoid the undue concentration of population; to facilitate the
adequate and efficient provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, recreational
facilities, housing and other requirements and services; to conserve, develop, utilize and protect
natural resources within the jurisdiction of Collier County; to protect human, environmental, social
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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 AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
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Section 10.01.01 Purpose and Intent, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land
Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 10.01.01 – Purpose and Intent [Reserved] Application Fees and Processing
Applications for approval of a development order require the payment of fees established by
resolution of the Board. The Administrative Code will establish the application process and
determination of completeness of applications, including cancellation of applications for failure to
pay fees or for inactivity.
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SECTION FOUR: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provisions of this ordinance should result in an unresolved conflict
with the provisions of the Land Development Code (LDC) or Growth Management Plan (GMP),
the applicable provisions of the LDC or GMP shall prevail. In the event this Ordinance conflicts
with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply.
If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
SECTION FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Land
Development Code of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered
or re-lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article,"
or any other appropriate word.
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SECTION SIX: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this ___ 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:
__________________________
Courtney L. DaSilva
Assistant County Attorney
CLD3/18/26
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LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
PETITION
PL20250010243
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT
This amendment shall establish compliance with the Laws of Florida, Chapter
2025-177 that revised timeframes for processing applications for approval of
development permits or development orders. It defines the term “substantial
change” and provides refund parameters in situations where the county fails
to meet certain timeframes. The timeframes are not applicable to statutory
Areas of Critical State Concern (ACSC). LDC amendments are reviewed by
the Board of County Commissioners (Board), Collier County Planning
Commission (CCPC), Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC),
and the Land Development Review Subcommittee of the DSAC (DSAC-
LDR).
ORIGIN
Growth Management
Community Development
Department (GMCDD)
HEARING DATES LDC SECTION TO BE AMENDED
Board 02/10/26 10.02.03
10.02.04
10.02.08
10.02.13
10.04.01
10.04.03
10.08.00
10.09.00
Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and
Amendments thereof
Requirements for Subdivision Plats
Requirements for Amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Procedures
Determination of Completeness
Applications Subject to Type II Review
CONDITIONAL USE PROCEDURES
VARIANCE PROCEDURES
CCPC 12/04/25
DSAC 10/01/25
DSAC-LDR 09/16/25
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
DSAC-LDR
Approval with recommendations
DSAC
Approval
CCPC
Approval
BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2025, the governor approved Senate Bill 1080 which amended certain statues (i.e., F.S.125.022 and
F.S. 166.033) that regulate the review and approval of land development permits and development order
applications by local governments. The new law, Chapter 2025-177, will become effective on October 1, 2025.
It requires counties by F.S.125.022, and municipalities by F.S.166.033, to specify minimun information for
certain applications; revise timeframes for processing applications for development permits or orders; provide for
refund parameters when the county fails to meet certain timeframes, and expedites the review for comprehensive
plan amendments.
The LDC amendment identifies those applications, and development order permits for clear communication and
timely responses to applicants and recognizes the refund provisions resulting from processing delays. The
required processing of an application starts with an acknowledgement of receipt within five business days of an
application. Next, the application must be reviewed for completeness within 30 days, with any deficiencies being
specified. Non-quasi-judicial hearing applications must be approved or denied within 120 days from when the
application is deemed complete and quasi-judicial hearing applications within 180 days. During a public meeting
or hearing, the applicant and county may agree, in writing, to an extension of time. If there is a “substantial
change” (defined in the statue as 15 percent or more in proposed density, intensity, or square footage of a parcel)
to the application, the timeframes restart.
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Pursuant to F.S.125.022 (3)(a), “When reviewing an application for a development permit or development order
that is certified by a professional listed in F.S. 403.0877, the county may not request additional information from
the applicant more than three times, unless the applicant waives the limitation in writing.” F.S. 125.022 (d) also
states: “Before the third request for addition information, the applicant must be offered a meeting to attempt to
resolve any outstanding issues.”
If the County fails to meet the statue’s stipulated timeframes, a percentage of refunds must be issued to the
applicant as follows:
• 10 percent for failure to issue written notice of completeness or areas of deficiencies within 30 days after
receiving the application submittal or request for additional information,
• 20 percent for failure to send written notice or areas of deficiencies within 10 days of the second request
for information and the applicant submits required information within 30 days,
• 50 percent if the county fails to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application within 30 days
after conclusion of the 120-day or 180-day public hearing timeframe, and
• 100 percent if the county fails to act after 30 days and the conclusion of the 120-day or 180-day
timeframe.
Additionally, if “…the applicant and county agree to an extension of time, the delay is caused by the applicant,
or attributable to a force majeure or other extraordinary circumstance,” the county is not required to issue a refund.
In accordance with the amended F.S. 177.071-Approval of Plat by Governing Bodies, final plats are now
administratively reviewed and approved by a designated authority (County Manager or designee). In LDC section
10.04.03, the amendment will delete “Final Plats” from the graphic illustration for Applications Subject to Type
II Review.
Also, this proposed amendment will modify relevant sections of the Land Development Code and Administrative
Code for Land Development to comply with the Laws of Florida Chapter 2025-177, particularly F.S. 125.022.
DSAC-LDR Subcommittee recommendations: On September 16, 2025, the subcommittee unanimously
recommended approval with the condition that staff include the required statutory percentage of refundable
application fees in either the Administrative Code or County’s fee schedule. Further, the subcommittee
recommended staff include a processing time frame chart to the review of an application for completeness as
presented during the meeting. The chart has been incorporated as Exhibit C.
DSAC recommendations: On October 01, 2025, the Development Services Advisory Committee unanimously
recommend approval without change.
Planning Commission recommendations: On December 04, 2025, the Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval without change.
Since the time of the Board directing staff to advertise and bring back the Ordinance , on January 13, 2026, and
CCPC's recommendation of approval to amend the LDC, the CAO and staff have held several meetings regarding
the statutory requirements. and CCPC's recommendation, the CAO and staff have held several meetings
regarding the statutory requirements. It has been determined the Growth Management Community Development
Department's public portal and electronic processing system were updated to track all development orders and
development permits, including the statutory timeframes. As a result, the CAO recommended changing and
removing, within the various sections of the LDC, the text: "Review timeframes will comply with the mandates of
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Section 125.022 Florida Statutes" as it's redundant and not necessary. Instead, to add a provision relating to the
payment of fees, application process and determination of completeness of applications, including cancellation
of applications for failure to pay fees or inactivity of an application. The remaining proposed LDC amendment
text changes will be brought back at the time when 2026's scrivener errors and corrections land development
code amendment are reviewed.
FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS
A percentage of refund fees to the applicant
can occur in the event of an application
processing delay. Operationally, the county
will incur administrative costs to update
applications review timeframes.
GMP CONSISTENCY
The proposed LDC amendment has been reviewed by
Comprehensive Planning staff and may be deemed
consistent with the GMP.
EXHIBITS: A) Administrative Code Amendment, B) Laws of Florida Chapter 2025-177, C) Processing
Time Frames
DRAFT Text underlined is new text to be added
Text strikethrough is current text to be deleted
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Amend the LDC as follows:
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10.02.03 Requirements for Site Development, Site Improvement Plans and Amendments 2
thereof 3
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H. Time limits for review, approval, and construction of site development plans, site 5
improvement plans, and amendments thereof. 6
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1. Site development plans, site improvement plans, and amendments thereof, will 8
remain under review so long as a resubmittal in response to a county reviewer's 9
comments is received within 270 days of the date on which the comments were 10
sent to the applicant. If a response is not received within this time, the application 11
for the site development plan, site improvement plan, and amendments thereof will 12
be considered withdrawn and cancelled. Further review of the project will require 13
a new application subject to the then current LDC. Review timeframes will comply 14
with the mandates of Section 125.022 Florida Statues. 15
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10.02.04 Requirements for Subdivision Plats 20
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This section shall be read in conjunction with subdivision design standards, in particular, LDC 22
Chapters 3, 4, and 6. 23
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B. Construction Plans and Final Subdivision Plats (PPLs). Construction plans and final 27
subdivision plats are commonly referred to as "plans and plat." 28
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3. County Manager review of construction plans and final subdivision plats. 32
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c. Once the construction plans and final subdivision plats are submitted by the 36
applicant for review by the County Manager or designee, they will remain under 37
review so long as a resubmittal in response to a county reviewer's comments is 38
received within 270 days of the date on which the comments were sent to the 39
applicant, response is not received within this time, the application for construction 40
plans and final subdivision plat review will be considered withdrawn and cancelled. 41
Further review of the project will require a new application and the appropriate fees 42
paid by the applicant. Review timeframes will comply with the mandates of 43
Section 125.022 Florida Statues. 44
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DRAFT Text underlined is new text to be added
Text strikethrough is current text to be deleted
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10.02.08 Requirements for Amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas 1
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D. All proposals for zoning amendments shall be submitted as established in the 5
Administrative Code and accompanied by all pertinent information required by the LDC 6
and which may be required by the Planning Commission for proper consideration of the 7
matter, along with payment of such fees and charges as have been established by the 8
Board of County Commissioners. No application for zoning amendment shall be heard by 9
the Planning Commission until such fees and charges have been paid. 10
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1. Rezoning application processing time. Once an application has been determined 12
to be complete, the application will remain active until An application for a rezoning, 13
amendment or change will be considered "open" when the determination of 14
"sufficiency" has been made and the application is assigned a petition processing 15
number. An application for a rezoning, amendment or change will be considered 16
"closed" when the applicant withdraws the subject application through written 17
notice or ceases to supply necessary information to continue processing or 18
otherwise actively pursue the rezoning, amendment or change, for a period of 6 19
months. An application deemed "closed" will not receive further processing and 20
shall be withdrawn. An application "closed" through inactivity shall be deemed 21
withdrawn. The County Manager or designee will notify the applicant of closure, 22
however, failure to notify by the county shall not eliminate the "closed" withdrawn 23
status of a petition. An application deemed "closed" may be re-opened by 24
submission of a new application, repayment of all application fees and the grant of 25
a determination of "sufficiency". Further review of the request will be subject to the 26
then current code. Further review of the project will require a new application and 27
the appropriate fees paid by the applicant. An application deemed "closed" may 28
be re-opened by submission of a new application, repayment of all application fees 29
and the grant of a determination of "sufficiency". Further review of the request will 30
be subject to the then current code. Review timeframes will comply with the 31
mandates of Section 125.022 Florida Statues. 32
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10.02.13 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Procedures 37
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B. Procedures for planned unit development zoning. Petitions for rezoning to PUD in 41
accordance with LDC section 10.02.08 shall be submitted and processed as for a rezoning 42
amendment generally pursuant to LDC section 10.02.08 and in accordance with the 43
following special procedures: 44
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6. Action by Board of County Commissioners. Unless the application is withdrawn by 48
the applicant, or deemed "closed" pursuant to LDC section 2.03.06 10.02.08 D, 49
the Board of County Commissioners shall, upon receipt of the Planning 50
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Commission's recommendation, advertise and hold a public hearing on the 1
application. The notice and hearing shall be on the PUD rezone application, PUD 2
master plan of development and PUD ordinance, as recommended by the 3
Planning Commission to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of 4
County Commissioners shall either approve the proposed rezoning to PUD; 5
approve with conditions or modifications; or deny the application for PUD rezoning. 6
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10.04.01 Determination of Completeness 11
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B. Approval of regulated development and certificates to operate for wellfield operations. 15
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5. Administrative review. Certificates to operate shall be processed and reviewed, 17
and shall be administratively approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the 18
County Manager as provided in this section. Application for certificate to operate 19
shall be made on a form prepared by the County Manager. 20
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a. Completeness review. 22
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i. Within 30 days of receipt of a completed application, the County 24
Manager shall review the application for compliance with the 25
standards of LDC sections 3.06.12 and 3.06.13 hereof. 26
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ii. If the application is found not to be in compliance, the County 28
Manager shall advise the owner/operator of the noted deficiencies 29
or required information by certified mail return receipt requested to 30
the address listed in the application. 31
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iii. Within 30 days of the owner's/operator's receipt of the county's 33
notice, the owner/operator shall: 34
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(a) Provide the requested information or provide written notice 36
to the County Manager of its intent to either furnish the 37
requested information; or 38
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(b) Provide written notice to the County Manager of its intent to 40
have the application processed "as is" with the information 41
it then contains 42
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b. Substantive review. 44
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i. Upon a determination by the County Manager that the application 46
is complete, or upon receipt of written notice from the [sic] 47
owner/operator that the application should be processed as is, the 48
County Manager shall issue a determination of completeness and 49
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provide a copy to the owner/operator by regular U.S. electronic 1
mail. 2
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ii. Within 30 days of issuance of a determination of completeness, 4
the County Manager shall render a written evaluation of the 5
application in accordance with the standards of LDC 6
sections 3.06.12 and 3.06.13 hereof and render a notice of intent 7
to issue or deny the application, a copy of which shall be sent to 8
the owner/operator by regular U.S. electronic mail. 9
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iii. The owner/operator may appeal an adverse notice of intent to the 11
board as provided in LDC section 10.04.11, hereof. 12
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iv. The certificate to operate will be issued or denied by the 14
department within 15 days of issuance of the notice of intent, 15
unless an appeal is taken as provided in section (iii) above . 16
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c. Extension of administrative review and withdrawal [of] application. 18
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i. The County Manager may, in his sole discretion, extend the time 20
frame for administrative review set forth in LDC section 10.04.01 21
B.5.a. and LDC section 10.04.01 B.5.b. hereof for the purposes of 22
requesting and receiving additional information necessary to 23
complete the substantive review of the application. 24
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ii. If the owner/operator does not provide the information requested by 26
the County Manager or advises the county that the application is to 27
be processed "as is" within 45 days of such request, the application 28
shall be considered withdrawal [withdrawn] and fees paid shall be 29
surrendered. 30
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iii. The owner/operator may voluntarily withdraw the application at any 32
time prior to the issuance of the County Manager's notice of intent 33
by submitting a written notice to the County Manager stating its 34
intent to withdraw. 35
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10.04.03 - Applications Subject to Type II Review 40
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The following applications are subject to Type II review: Conditional use Permits; Rezoning; LDC 42
Text Amendments; GMP Amendments; and sSmall-sScale dDevelopment Amendments. 43
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10.08.00 CONDITIONAL USE PROCEDURES 6
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C. Application. The Administrative Code shall establish the submittal requirements for a 10
conditional use application. 11
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1. Conditional use application processing time. An application for a conditional use 13
will be considered "open," when the determination of "sufficiency" has been made 14
and the application is assigned a petition processing number. An application for a 15
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conditional use will be considered "closed" when Once an application for a 1
conditional use has been determined to be complete, the application will remain 2
active until the applicant withdraws the subject application through written notice 3
or ceases to supply necessary information to continue processing or otherwise 4
actively pursue the conditional use, for a period of 6 six months. An application 5
deemed "closed" will not receive further processing and shall be withdrawn and an 6
application "closed" through inactivity shall be deemed withdrawn. The Planning 7
and Zoning Department County Manager or designee will notify the applicant of 8
closure by certified mail, return receipt requested electronic mail; however, failure 9
to notify by the County shall not eliminate the “closed” withdrawn or denied status 10
of a petition. Further review of the project will require a new application, and the 11
appropriate fees paid by the applicant. An application deemed "closed" may be re 12
opened by 13
2. submitting a new application, repayment of all application fees and granting of a 14
determination of "sufficiency." Further review of the request will be subject to the 15
then current LDC. Review timeframes will comply with the mandates of Section 16
125.022 Florida Statues. 17
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10.09.00 VARIANCE PROCEDURES 23
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I. Variance application processing time. An application for a variance will be considered 27
"open" when the determination of "sufficiency" has been made and the application is 28
assigned a petition processing number. An application for a variance will be considered 29
"closed" when Once an application for a variance has been determined to be complete, 30
the application will remain active until the petitioner withdraws the subject application 31
through written notice or ceases to supply necessary information to continue processing 32
or otherwise actively pursue the variance, for a period of 6 six months. An application 33
deemed "closed" will not receive further processing and shall be withdrawn and an 34
application "closed" through inactivity shall be deemed withdrawn. The planning services 35
department County Manager or designee will notify the applicant of closure, however, 36
failure to notify by the county shall not eliminate the "closed" withdrawn status of a petition. 37
An application deemed "closed" may be re-opened by submitting a new application, 38
repayment of all application fees and granting of a determination of "sufficiency". Further 39
review of the request will be subject to the then current code. Further review of the project 40
will require a new application and the appropriate fees paid by the applicant. Review 41
timeframes will comply with the mandates of Section 125.022 Florida Statues. 42
43
1. Applicability. All applications for a variance whether submitted before or 44
after June 26, 2003, shall comply with the processing time procedures set 45
forth in section I. above. 46
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Exhibit A – Administrative Code Amendment
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Collier County Land Development Code | Administrative Procedures Manual 1
Chapter 1 | Administrative Procedures 2
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D. Common Procedural Steps and Information 4
This section describes common information that applies to most of the review procedures identified in the 5
Administrative Code. 6
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5. Completeness and Processing 9
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Prior to the acceptance of the application, the Client Services section of the Operations and Regulatory 11
Management Division - Business Center will determine if the application is complete and that the materials 12
identified on the Pre-Application Meeting Checklist and notes are included with the application. If the application 13
is incomplete, the applicant must obtain all the requirements prior to the submittal of the application. The Client 14
Services section of the Operations and Regulatory Management Division - Business Center will not accept or 15
process an incomplete application package. 16
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Once the application has been accepted by the County and the required fees have been paid, the application has 18
begun processing and the applicant will receive a processing notification, via email. This notification identifies the 19
petition number, (i.e., PL201200000) and a hyperlink for updates to the application online. The petition number 20
should be noted on all future correspondence regarding the application. 21
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Review timeframes will comply with the mandates of Section 125.022, Florida Statues. 23
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County’s website by the time notice of
the proposed ordinance is published.
Published on County website by: 4/08/26 [expected legal advertising date]
Proposed ordinance’s Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-41, AS AMENDED, THE COLLIER
COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, WHICH INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND
REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO
ADD A PROVISION RELATING TO APPLICATION FEES AND PROCESSING, BY
PROVIDING FOR: SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT;
SECTION THREE, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER TEN – APPLICATION,
REVIEW, AND DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SECTION 10.01.01
PURPOSE AND INTENT; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE,
INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX,
EFFECTIVE DATE. (PL20250010243)
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means t he County is of the view
that a business impact estimate is not required by state law1 for the proposed ordinance,
but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy
and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
☒ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
☐ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other
financial assistance accepted by the county government;
☐ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
☐ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
☐ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
2
a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in
Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida
Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163 -3220-
163.3243;
b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier
County;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that
an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
F.S. 125.022 became effective law on October 25, 2025. Pursuant to statutory law, this
ordinance revises the processing timeframes for applications that require development
permits or development orders, provides for refund parameters when the county fails to
meet certain timeframes, and expedites the review for comprehensive plan. It will serve
the public’s purpose to operate an efficient and customer -focused permitting process in
conformity with state law. The administrative code will establish the application process
and provide for cancellation of applications due to nonpayment of fees or inactivity .
Further, the processing timeframes do not apply to building permits which are regulated
by the Florida Building Code 553.792 (1) A. through B. and land designated in Areas of
Critical State Concern.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for -
profit businesses in the County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses
will be financially responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the County’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any
new charges or fees to cover such costs.
There may be a positive business fiscal impact to the extent that an applicant may receive
refunds if the county fails to meet the statutory processing deadlines for development
permits and development orders. However, the county is not required to issue a refund
when the applicant agrees to an extension of time, or causes the delay, or the delay is
attributable to a force majeure or extraordinary circumstances.
No new charges or fees will be imposed. In the event an application is denied without the
county receiving a waiver of processing to the time limits, the applicant must reapply in a
separation application.
3
No additional regulatory costs are required to comply with the statutory requirement s. The
only operational administrative costs to the county are those associated to update
application forms and the Growth Management Community Development Department
(GMCD)’s public portal website.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
None.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
In CityView, electronic development order and permit applications, including electronic
email notices, are being updated and revised to comply with F.S. 125.022. The provisions
for notices have been instituted in the GMCD public portal to allow an applicant and the
county to agree in writing or anytime in a public meeting or hearing to an extension of
time.
c.\so`t COti . ,
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel
Collier County, Florida
u 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324
Phone: (239) 252-2646
Publication Confirmation
COLLIER COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
The attached copy of advertisement,
4/28/26 BCC-Updates to Development Order Process
and Timeframes (LDCA)-PL20250010243 was published
on the publicly accessible website
https://notices.collierclerk.com as designated by Collier
County, Florida on 04/08/2026.
THIS IS NOT AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) at 9:00 A.M. on April 28, 2026, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Room,third floor, Collier Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East,Naples,FL to consider:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY,FLORIDA,AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-41,AS AMENDED, THE
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, WHICH INCLUDES THE
COMPREHENSIVE LAND REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ADD A PROVISION RELATING TO
APPLICATION FEES AND PROCESSING, BY PROVIDING FOR: SECTION ONE,
RECITALS; SECTION TWO,FINDINGS OF FACT; SECTION THREE,ADOPTION OF
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY
AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER TEN — APPLICATION, REVIEW, AND
DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SECTION 10.01.01 PURPOSE AND
INTENT; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE,
INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND
SECTION SIX,EFFECTIVE DATE.[PL20250010243]
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Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection.All interested
parties are invited to attend and be heard.
All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presentation of the
agenda item to be addressed.Individual speakers will be limited to three(3)minutes on any item.The selection of any
individual to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged.If recognized by the Chairman,a spokesperson
for a group or organization may be allotted ten(10)minutes to speak on an item. Written materials intended to be
considered by the Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of seven(7)days prior to the
public hearing.All materials used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record.
As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement, the public will have the opportunity to provide
public comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate
remotely should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events
on the County website at www.collier.gov/Calendar-Events-directory after the agenda is posted on the County
website. Registration should be done in advance of the public meeting,or any deadline specified within the public
meeting notice.Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how they can
participate remotely in this meeting. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user's risk. The
County is not responsible for technical issues. For additional information about the meeting, please call Geoffrey
Willig at 252-8369 or email to Geoffrey.Willig(a,collier.gov.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto
and therefore, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are
entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities
Management Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101,Naples,FL 34112-5356,(239)252-8380,at
least two(2)days prior to the meeting.Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board
of County Commissioners Office.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
DAN KOWAL,CHAIRMAN
CRYSTAL K.KINZEL,
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
4 13 Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel
Collier County, Florida
3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324
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Phone: (239) 252-2646
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Publication Confirmation
COLLIER COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
The attached copy of advertisement,
4/28/26 BIE-Updates to Development Order Process and
Timeframes(LDCA)-PL20250010243 was published on
the publicly accessible website
https://notices.collierclerk.com as designated by Collier
County, Florida on 04/08/2026.
THIS IS NOT AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION.
cot Lie
UN1
Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of
the proposed ordinance is published.
Published on County website by: 4/08/26 [expected legal advertising date]
Proposed ordinance's Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-41, AS AMENDED, THE COLLIER
COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, WHICH INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND
REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO
ADD A PROVISION RELATING TO APPLICATION FEES AND PROCESSING, BY
PROVIDING FOR: SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF FACT;
SECTION THREE, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER TEN —APPLICATION,
REVIEW, AND DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SECTION 10.01.01
PURPOSE AND INTENT; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE,
INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX,
EFFECTIVE DATE. (PL20250010243)
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view
that a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the proposed ordinance,
but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy
and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
El The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
El The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other
financial assistance accepted by the county government;
El The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
The ordinance relates to procurement; or
The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
1
a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in
Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida
Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220-
163.3243;
b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier
County;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that
an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
F.S. 125.022 became effective law on October 25, 2025. Pursuant to statutory law, this
ordinance revises the processing timeframes for applications that require development
permits or development orders, provides for refund parameters when the county fails to
meet certain timeframes, and expedites the review for comprehensive plan. It will serve
the public's purpose to operate an efficient and customer-focused permitting process in
conformity with state law. The administrative code will establish the application process
and provide for cancellation of applications due to nonpayment of fees or inactivity.
Further, the processing timeframes do not apply to building permits which are regulated
by the Florida Building Code 553.792 (1) A. through B. and land designated in Areas of
Critical State Concern.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-
profit businesses in the County, if any:
a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses
will be financially responsible; and
c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any
new charges or fees to cover such costs.
There may be a positive business fiscal impact to the extent that an applicant may receive
refunds if the county fails to meet the statutory processing deadlines for development
permits and development orders. However, the county is not required to issue a refund
when the applicant agrees to an extension of time, or causes the delay, or the delay is
attributable to a force majeure or extraordinary circumstances.
No new charges or fees will be imposed. In the event an application is denied without the
county receiving a waiver of processing to the time limits, the applicant must reapply in a
separation application.
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No additional regulatory costs are required to comply with the statutory requirements. The
only operational administrative costs to the county are those associated to update
application forms and the Growth Management Community Development Department
GMCD)'s public portal website.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
None.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
In CityView, electronic development order and permit applications, including electronic
email notices, are being updated and revised to comply with F.S. 125.022. The provisions
for notices have been instituted in the GMCD public portal to allow an applicant and the
county to agree in writing or anytime in a public meeting or hearing to an extension of
time.
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