Agenda 12/10/2019 Item # 9B (Proposed LDC Amendments)12/10/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve 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 eliminate the seating limitations and extend the hours of operation
for restaurants within the Golf Course and Recreational Use District (GC), when located within the
Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone 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 Two - Zoning Districts and Uses, including
Section 2.03.09 Open Space Zoning Districts; Section Four, Conflict and Severability; Section Five,
Inclusion in the Collier County Land Development Code; and Section Six, Effective Date.[First of
two hearings]
OBJECTIVE: To obtain Board approval of the proposed Land Development Code (LDC) amendment.
CONSIDERATIONS: During a discussion regarding a proposed public private partnership to provide
golf and other complimentary experiential opportunities on the Golden Gate Golf Course property on
October 22, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) directed staff to draft an ordinance to
eliminate the seating limitations on restaurants in the Golf Course Zoning District within the Golden Gate
City area.
Some of the goals included in the Invitation to Negotiate include the development of “complimentary
experiential opportunities such as miniature golf, modern driving range, quality food and beverage
services, and community space” (See Agenda Item 11.C).
Golf courses operations have undergone changes in recent years in response to declines in participation in
the sport, especially among younger generations. This has led to innovation in the industry so that the
modern golf experience includes a variety of family-oriented golf experiences, such as community spaces
open to more of the public, driving ranges, and food service at restaurants that are larger than have
historically been associated with golf courses (See examples of regional or national modern golf
experiences in Exhibit A). Additionally, several restaurants associated with golf courses throughout
Collier County have opened to the public, rather than limiting their service to club members.
The proposed amendment removes the 150-seat limitation and extends the hours of operations from 10:00
p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for restaurants that are accessory to a permitted use in the Golf Course and
Recreational Use District “GC” within the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone (See Exhibit
B). The seating limitation and hours of operation were originally added to the LDC in Ordinance 92-73.
This amendment does not make any changes to the site design standards applicable to the GC district.
Additionally, LDC section 5.05.15 B states that, “where a permitted, accessory, or conditional use is
sought for a golf course zoned Golf Course and Recreational Uses (GC),” the standards in LDC section
5.05.15 H would also apply. See Exhibit C for development standards applicable in the GC Zoning
District.
The Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone was established in Ordinance 2018-56 when the
Board designated the Golden Gate City Area as target for economic development. Expanding the
allowance for larger restaurants that are accessory to a golf course will support both the operation of the
golf course as well as the larger economic development and redevelopment goals for the Golden Gate
City Area.
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Public Information Meeting
A Public Information Meeting PIM was held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Golden
Gate Community Center. Mailed notice was sent to property owners within 1,000 feet of the Golden Gate
City Golf Course to notify residents of the PIM, CCPC, and Board meeting dates.
The required public process for this amendment includes advertised public hearings before the Collier
County Planning Commission (CCPC) and the Board. In addition to the required advertisement and
hearings, County staff has also scheduled a Public Information Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019
at 5:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Community Center.
Hearing Schedule
Since this amendment includes proposed changes to the list of permitted, and conditional uses on land
greater than 10 acres, LDC section 10.03.06 K requires two Board hearings, with at least one hearing held
after 5:00 p.m. on a weekday. However, on November 12, 2019, the Board elected to conduct both
hearings during regular board meetings. This is the first required hearing for this amendment.
DSAC RECOMMENDATION: The DSAC will review the amendment on December 4, 2019.
CCPC RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission reviewed the amendment on December 3,
2019, and unanimously recommended denial. The Planning Commission stated that the LDC amendment
is not the appropriate process to identify new uses for the Golden Gate Golf Course property and that a
master planning process or Planned Unit Development process should be used instead.
Furthermore, the Planning Commission recommended that the Board of County Commissioners instead
utilize the advisory board that was called for by the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone
Ordinance (Ord. 2018-56) to vet future development plans for the Golden Gate Golf Course.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no fiscal impacts associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires an
affirmative vote of four for Board approval. - SAA
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
action.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approves the attached Ordinance.
Prepared by: Jeremy Frantz, AICP, LDC Manager, Zoning Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Proposed LDC Amendment (PDF)
2. 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Property Owner Letter (PDF)
3. 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (PDF)
4. 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (PDF)
5. [Linked] 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Comment Cards (PDF)
6. 10748 LDC ordinance - 111519 (PDF)
7. Legal Ad - Agenda ID 10748 (PDF)
8. Staff Presentation for 12-10-19 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 9.B
Doc ID: 10748
Item Summary: ***This item to be heard immediately following Item 9A*** Recommendation
to approve 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 eliminate the
seating limitations and extend the hours of operation for restaurants within the Golf Course and
Recreational Use District (GC), when located within the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone
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 Two -
Zoning Districts and Uses, including Section 2.03.09 Open Space Zoning Districts; Section Four, Conflict
and Severability; Section Five, Inclusion in the Collier County Land Development Code; and Section Six,
Effective Date.[First of two hearings]
Meeting Date: 12/10/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Planner, Senior – Zoning
Name: Jeremy Frantz
11/08/2019 1:26 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Planning – Zoning
Name: Ray Bellows
11/08/2019 1:26 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Level 1 Reviewer Completed 11/12/2019 8:20 AM
County Attorney's Office Sally Ashkar Additional Reviewer Completed 11/15/2019 2:41 PM
County Attorney's Office Heidi Ashton-Cicko Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 11/22/2019 3:30 PM
Growth Management Department James C French Deputy Department Head Review Completed 11/22/2019 4:57 PM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 11/25/2019 9:04 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/25/2019 9:25 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 11/25/2019 10:01 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/25/2019 1:05 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/29/2019 9:06 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/10/2019 9:00 AM
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LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
PETITION
PL20190002545
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT
This amendment eliminates seating limitations and expands the hours of
operations for restaurants within the Golf Course and Recreational Use
District (GC), when located within the Golden Gate City Economic
Development Zone.
LDC SECTION TO BE AMENDED
2.03.09 Open Space Zoning Districts
ORIGIN
Board of County
Commissioners
HEARING DATES
BCC 01/14/2020
12/10/2019
CCPC 12/03/2019
DSAC 12/04/2019
DSAC-LDR N/A
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
DSAC-LDR
N/A
DSAC
TBD
CCPC
Denial
BACKGROUND
During a discussion regarding a proposed public private partnership (P3) to provide golf and other complimentary
experiential opportunities on the Golden Gate Golf Course property on October 22, 2019, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) directed staff to draft an ordinance to eliminate the seating limitations on restauran ts in
the Golf Course Zoning District within the Golden Gate City area. Then, during commissioner communications
on November 12, 2019, the Board also acknowledged the need to extend the hours of operation.
Some of the goals included in the Invitation to Negotiate for the proposed P3 include the development of
“complimentary experiential opportunities such as miniature golf, modern driving range, quality food and
beverage services, and community space” (See Agenda Item 11.C).
Golf courses operations have undergone changes in recent years in response to declines in participat ion in the
sport, especially among younger generations. This has led to innovation in the industry so that the modern golf
experience includes a variety of family-oriented golf experiences, such as community spaces open to more of the
public, driving ranges, and food service at restaurants that are larger than have historically been associated with
golf courses (See examples of regional or national modern golf experiences in Exhibit A). Additionally, several
restaurants associated with golf courses throughout Collier County have opened to the public, rather than limiting
their service to club members.
The proposed amendment removes the 150-seat limitation and extends the hours of operations from 10:00 p.m. to
12:00 a.m. for restaurants that are accessory to a permitted use in the Golf Course and Recreational Use District
“GC” within the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone (See Exhibit B). The seating limitation and hours
of operation were originally added to the LDC in Ordinance 92-73.
This amendment does not make any changes to the site design or development standards applicable to the GC
district. Additionally, LDC section 5.05.15 B states that, “where a permitted, accessory, or conditional use is
sought for a golf course zoned Golf Course and Recreational Uses (GC),” the standards in LDC section 5.05.15
H would also apply. See Exhibit C for development standards applicable in the GC Zoning District.
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The Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone was established in Ordinance 2018-56 when the Board
designated the Golden Gate City area as a target for economic development. Expanding the allowance for larger
restaurants that are accessory to a golf course will support both the operation of the golf course as well as the
larger economic development and redevelopment goals for the Golden Gate City Area.
Public Information Meeting
On October 31, 2019, while discussing the CCPC’s review schedule for this amendment, the CCPC requested that
staff reach out to the community surrounding the Golden Gate Golf Course to alert the community to the change.
As a result, a Public Information Meeting was held on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., in the Golden
Gate Community Center. See Exhibit D for a summary of the meeting.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission reviewed the amendment on December 3, 2019, and unanimously recommended
denial. The Planning Commission stated that the LDC amendment is not the appropriate process to identify new
uses for the Golden Gate Golf Course property and that a master planning process or Planned Unit Development
process should be used instead.
Furthermore, the Planning Commission recommended that the Board of County Commissioners instead utilize
the advisory board that was called for by the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Ordinance (Ord.
2018-56) to vet future development plans for the Golden Gate Golf Course.
FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS
There are no anticipated fiscal or operational
impacts associated with this amendment.
This amendment will support the Board’s
goal of continued operation of the Golden
Gate Golf Course through the ITN process
and redevelopment in the area.
GMP CONSISTENCY
The proposed LDC amendment has been reviewed by
Comprehensive Planning staff and may be deemed
consistent with the GMP.
EXHIBITS: A) Modern Golf Experience Examples, B) Ordinance 2018-56, C) Development Standards
in GC Zoning, D) Public Information Meeting Summary
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Amend the LDC as follows:
2.03.09 - Open Space Zoning Districts 1
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A. Golf Course and Recreational Use District "GC". The purpose and intent of "GC" district 3
is to provide lands for golf courses, recreational uses, and normal accessory uses, 4
including certain uses of a commercial nature. Recreational uses should be compatible in 5
scale and manner with residential land uses. The GC district shall be in accordance with 6
the urban mixed use district and the agricultural/rural mixed use district of the future land 7
use element of the Collier County GMP. All uses shall be subject to design standards 8
established in LDC section 5.05.15 H, and other applicable LDC standards. 9
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1. The following subsections identify the uses that are permissible by right and the 11
uses that are allowable as accessory or conditional uses in the GC district. 12
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a. Permitted uses. 14
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1. Golf courses. 16
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2. Hiking trails, walkways, multi-use paths and observation decks. 18
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3. Passive recreation areas. 20
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4. Disc golf. 22
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b. Accessory uses. 24
25
1. Uses and structures that are accessory and incidental to uses 26
permitted as of right in the GC district. 27
28
2. Recreational facilities that serve as an integral part of a golf course 29
use, including but not limited to clubhouse, community center 30
building, practice driving range, shuffleboard courts, swimming 31
pools and tennis facilities, snack shops and restrooms. 32
33
3. Pro shops with equipment sales, no greater than 1,000 square feet, 34
associated with a golf course. 35
36
4. Restaurants, associated with a golf course, with a seating capacity 37
of 150 seats or less, provided that the hours of operation are no 38
later than 10:00 p.m. However, the seating capacity shall not apply, 39
and the hours of operation may be extended to 12:00 a.m., within 40
the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone. 41
42
5. A maximum of two residential dwellings units for use by golf course 43
employees in conjunction with the operation of the golf course. 44
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6. Maintenance buildings. 46
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c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses 1
in the GC district, subject to the standards and provisions established in 2
LDC section 10.08.00. 3
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1. Commercial establishments oriented to the golf course including gift 5
shops; pro shops with equipment sales in excess of 1,000 square 6
feet; restaurants with seating capacity of greater than 150 seats 7
outside the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone; 8
cocktail lounges, and similar uses, primarily intended to serve 9
patrons of the golf course. 10
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2. Cemeteries and memorial gardens. 12
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3. Equestrian facilities, including any trails, no closer than 500 feet to 14
residential uses. 15
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4. Museums. 17
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5. Water related activities, including non-motorized boating, boat 19
ramps, docks, and fishing piers. 20
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6. Courts, including bocce ball, basketball, handball, pickle ball, 22
tennis, and racquetball. 23
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7. Neighborhood fitness and community centers. 25
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8. Parks and playgrounds. 27
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9. Pools, indoor or outdoor. 29
30
10. Botanical gardens. 31
32
11. Any other recreational use which is compatible in nature with the 33
foregoing uses as determined by the Hearing Examiner or Board of 34
Zoning Appeals, as applicable. 35
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Exhibit A – Modern Golf Experience Examples
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Top Golf:
Source: Screen captures from www.swingsuite.topgolf.com and
https://cdn.topgolf.com/assets/galleries/50934/5500_edison-Single-Bay-01.jpg
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Pop Stroke
Source: Screen captures from www.popstroke.com
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Big Shots Golf
Screen captures from: www.bigshotsgolf.com
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Exhibit B – Ordinance 2018-56
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4.02.01 – Dimensional Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts
A. The following tables describe the dimensional standards pertaining to base zoning districts. Site
design requirements apply to the principal building on each site.
Table 1. Lot Design Requirements for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts.
Zoning District Minimum Lot Area
(square feet)
Minimum Lot Width
(linear feet)
Maximum Building Coverage
(%)
GC None None None
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Table 2. Building Dimension Standards for Principal Uses in Base Zoning Districts.
Zoning District
Maximum
Building
Height
(feet)
Minimum
Distance
Between
Buildings
Minimum Floor Area of
Buildings
(square feet)
Floor Area
Ratio
(%)
GC 35 None None None
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Table 2.1 - TABLE OF MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS
(SETBACKS) FOR BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
Note as to setback line measurement: minimum setback lines are typically measured from the legal
boundary of a lot, regardless of all easements burdening a lot, with the exception of easements that comprise
a road right-of-way where the minimum setback line is to be measured from the road right-of-way easement
line.
Zoning
district
Minimum
Front Yard
(feet)
Minimum Side Yard (feet) Minimum Rear Yard (feet) Public School
Requirements
GC None None None
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4.02.03 - Specific Standards for Location of Accessory Buildings and Structures
A. For the purposes of this section, in order to determine yard requirements, the term " accessory
structure " shall include detached and attached accessory use structures or buildings
notwithstanding the attachment of such structure or building containing the accessory use to the
principal use structure or building. Accessory buildings and structures must be constructed
simultaneously with or following the construction of the principal structure and shall conform with
the following setbacks and building separations.
B. Accessory buildings shall not occupy an area greater than five (5) percent of the total lot area in all
residential zoning districts, or occupy an area greater than forty (40) percent of any building
envelope (i.e., area of lot remaining for building purposes after accounting for required setbacks),
whichever is the lesser, provided the total maximum coverage provision of this ordinance for all
principal and accessory buildings is not exceeded. Nothing herein contained shall serve to prevent
the construction of an accessory building containing an area of less than 500 square feet provided
all yard and building spacing requirements can be met.
C. All accessory structures in Rural Agricultural (A) and Estates (E) zoning districts must meet
principal structure setbacks. For accessory structures related to the keeping of animals and livestock
in these districts, see LDC section 4.02.07.
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D. Table of dimensional standards for accessory buildings and structures in zoning districts other than
Rural Agricultural (A) and Estates (E):
Location Accessory Building/Structure
Setbacks
Front Rear Side
Structure to
Structure (If
Detached)
Non-Waterfront
Lots and Non-
Golf Course Lots
Attached porch SPS 10
feet SPS N/A
Carports (commercial, industrial, and
multi-family) 1 SPS SPS SPS 10 feet
Carports (one- and two-family) SPS 10
feet SPS 10 feet
Chickee, barbecue areas SPS 10
feet SPS 10 feet
One-story and multi-story parking
structures SPS SPS SPS
1/1 2 with a
minimum of
10 feet
Parking garage (one- and two-family) SPS 10
feet SPS 10 feet
Permanent emergency generators 1
Not permitted
in front of
building
10
feet SPS N/A
Satellite dish antennas
Not permitted
in front of
building
15
feet SPS 10 feet
Swimming pool and/or screen
enclosure (one- and two-family) SPS 10
feet SPS None
Swimming pool (multi-family and
commercial) SPS 20
feet 15 feet None
Tennis courts (one- and two-family) SPS 15
feet SPS 10 feet
Tennis courts (multi-family, and
commercial) SPS 20
feet 15 feet 20 feet
Trellises, arbors, and similar structures
that do not exceed the maximum fence
height in LDC section 5.03.02
None None None None
Trellises, arbors, and similar structures
that exceed the maximum fence height
in LDC section 5.03.02
SPS 10
feet SPS None
Unlisted accessory SPS SPS SPS 10 feet
Utility buildings SPS 10
feet SPS 10 feet
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Location Accessory Building/Structure
Setbacks
Front Rear Side
Structure to
Structure (If
Detached)
Waterfront Lots
and Golf Course
Lots 3
Attached porch where floor or deck of
porch are:
• In Isles of Capri: Seven feet in
height or less above the top of seawall
with a maximum of four feet of stem
wall exposure
• In all other areas: Four feet in height
or less above top of seawall or top of
bank
SPS 10
feet SPS SPS
Attached porch where floor or deck of
porch are:
• In Isles of Capri: More than seven
feet in height above the top of seawall
or with more than four feet of stem
wall exposure
• In all other areas: More than four
feet in height above top of seawall or
top of bank
SPS 20
feet SPS SPS
Boat slips and ramps (private) N/A N/A 7.5 feet N/A
Boathouses and boat shelters (private) SPS N/A
See LDC
sections
5.03.06 E
and F
10 feet
Carports (commercial, industrial, and
multi-family) 1 SPS SPS SPS 10 feet
Carports (one- and two-family) SPS SPS SPS 10 feet
Chickee, barbecue areas SPS 10
feet SPS 10 feet
Davits, hoists, and lifts N/A N/A
See LDC
sections
5.03.06 E
and F
None
Docks, decks, and mooring pilings N/A N/A
See LDC
sections
5.03.06 E
and F
N/A
Golf clubhouse and maintenance
buildings 4 50 feet 50
feet 50 feet N/A
One-story and multi-story parking
structures SPS SPS SPS
1/1 2 with a
minimum of
10 feet
Parking garage (one- and two-family) SPS SPS SPS 10 feet
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Location Accessory Building/Structure
Setbacks
Front Rear Side
Structure to
Structure (If
Detached)
Permanent emergency generators 1
Not permitted
in front of
building
10
feet SPS N/A
Satellite dish antennas
Not permitted
in front of
building
15
feet SPS 10 feet
Swimming pool and/or screen
enclosure (one- and two-family)
where swimming pool decks are:
• In Isles of Capri: Seven feet in
height or less above the top of seawall
with a maximum of four feet of stem
wall exposure
• In all other areas: Four feet in height
or less above top of seawall or top of
bank
SPS 10
feet SPS None
Swimming pool and/or screen
enclosure (one- and two-family)
where swimming pool decks are:
• In Isles of Capri: More than seven
feet in height above the top of seawall
or with more than four feet of stem
wall exposure
• In all other areas: More than four
feet in height above top of seawall or
top of bank
SPS 20
feet SPS None
Swimming pool (multi-family and
commercial) SPS 20
feet 15 feet None
Tennis courts (private) (one- and two-
family) SPS 15
feet SPS 10 feet
Tennis courts (multi-family and
commercial) SPS 35
feet SPS 20 feet
Trellises, arbors, and similar structures
that do not exceed the maximum fence
height in LDC section 5.03.02
None None None None
Trellises, arbors, and similar structures
that exceed the maximum fence height
in LDC section 5.03.02
SPS 10
feet SPS None
Unlisted accessory SPS SPS SPS 10 feet
Utility buildings SPS SPS 10 feet 10 feet
Notes:
SPS = Calculated same as principal structure for the zoning district.
1 See LDC section 4.02.01 D for exemptions and exclusions from required yards.
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2 1 foot of accessory height = 1 foot of building separation.
3 In those cases where the coastal construction control line is involved, the coastal construction control line
will apply.
4 The setback shall apply to external boundaries of the golf course district, and shall be inclusive of
separately platted buffer tracts.
# # # # # # # # # # # # #
4.02.08 – Outside Lighting Requirements
A. Lights on golf courses shall be located and designed so that no light is aimed directly toward
property designated residential, which is located within 200 feet of the source of the light.
B. Specific height requirements in zoning districts.
1. GC—Twenty-five (25) feet
2. C-1—Twenty-five (25) feet
3. CF—Twenty-five (25) feet
# # # # # # # # # # # # #
5.05.15 – Conversion of Golf Courses
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
H. Design standards for lands converted from a golf course or for a permitted use within the GC zoning
district shall be subject to the following design standards.
1. Lighting. All lighting shall be designed to reduce excessive glare, light trespass and sky
glow. At a minimum, lighting shall be directed away from neighboring properties and all
light fixtures shall be full cutoff with flat lenses. Lighting for the conversion project shall
be vetted with stakeholders during the SOMs and the public hearings, as applicable.
2. Setbacks. All non-golf course uses, except for the greenway, shall provide a minimum
average50-foot setback from lands zoned residential or with residential uses, however the
setback shall be no less than 35 feet at any one location.
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Public Information Meeting
Date & Time: Monday, November 18, 2019 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Golden Gate Community Center.
The County provided notice of the public meeting through the placement of Variable Message Signs on
Golden Gate Boulevard and mailed notice to property owners within 1,000 feet of the GC zoning district
within the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone. A copy of the letter is attached.
County staff counted more than 125 members of the public in attendance, however, not all signed the
attendance sheet. Sign-in sheets are attached.
At the meeting, County Staff provided a summary of the proposed LDC amendment, distributed comment
cards, responded to questions and comments, and provided a schedule of the upcoming public meeting
dates. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached.
The following comments, concerns, or suggestions were made by those in attendance:
• The desire to see the golf course maintained and continue to operate for the community’s benefit.
• Requests to have a more complete understanding of the County’s ultimate plans for the golf course.
• Concerns about the addition of new commercial uses on the Golf Course property.
• Concerns about the compatibility of new experiential or modern golf experiences with the
established neighborhood.
• Concerns about increases in traffic, noise, and lights, and the impact on infrastructure and
surrounding property values.
• Concerns about existing commercial businesses in the area.
• The suggestion to include a maximum number of seats for restaurants.
• The suggestion that the amendment is premature and should be addressed at the time when there is
a complete plan for the property.
• Questions regarding impacts to water and sewer systems.
• Questions about whether other uses would now be open until midnight.
• Objections to potential noise and lighting from new uses.
Comment cards were passed out during the meeting to allow for additional written comments and the ability
to indicate support, opposition, or no opinion about the proposed amendment to eliminate seating
limitations and expand hours of operation for restaurants that are accessory to a golf course. Copies of the
comment cards that were returned are provided by separate attachment. Of 100 comment cards that were
passed out, 65 were returned. The written comments were as follows:
• 57 indicated opposition to the amendment (when additional comments were provided, the following
comments were registered):
o Vendors would have the ability to request changes later (through the conditional use
process), making this change unnecessary.
o The golf course should remain as green space.
o Increased congestion and noise.
o Impacts to privacy and safety.
o Impacts from lights or noise from music outside the building.
o The desire to see the golf course continue to operate.
o Impacts to water quality.
o The need for more information about future plans for the golf course.
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o Incompatibility with the surrounding development and way of life.
o Misunderstandings about the reason for the meeting.
o The proposed change would be incompatible with surrounding senior living.
o Concerns about density and the compatibility of adding a bar or restaurant to the area.
o Concerns about impacts to property values.
o Concerns about impacts to infrastructure such as water, roads, schools, and traffic.
o The desire for a maximum number of seats.
o Expectations for the golf course when homeowners purchased their homes.
o The absence of a need for this type of development.
o The need for more information to make a decision.
o The suggestion to refurbish the course, and manage it as a golf course.
• Five comment cards indicated support for the amendment:
o All of which indicate that support was predicated on continuing to use the property for a
golf course.
• Three comment cards indicated no opinion:
o Two indicated there was insufficient information about what is planned for the property.
o One indicated the desire to see golf first.
The meeting concluded with a review of the upcoming public hearing dates.
Attachments:
Letter to Property Owners
Sign-in Sheets
Staff presentation
Comment Cards
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November 4, 2019
Jeremy Frantz
Collier County Zoning Division
(239) 252-2305
Jeremy.Frantz@colliercountyfl.gov
Subject: Public Information Meeting and Public Hearings for Proposed LDC Amendment
PL20190002545
Dear Property Owner:
Please be advised that Collier County proposes an amendment to the Collier County Land
Development Code (LDC) that would remove the seating limitations and to extend the hours of
operation for restaurants that are accessory to a golf course.
This amendment is proposed to apply to properties in the Golf Course and Recreational Use (GC)
Zoning District located within the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone. The purpose
and intent of the amendment is to support the continued operation of the Golden Gate City Golf
Course and to implement the economic development and redevelopment goals in the
community. The boundaries of the areas to be discussed are shown on the following page.
The public is invited to attend and provide feedback at the Public Information Meeting held by
Collier County on:
Monday, November 18, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples FL 34116
Several other public hearings will also be held by Collier County as shown below, during which
the public may provide additional feedback on the proposed LDC amendment.
Meeting Date Location
Collier County Planning
Commission
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
at 5:05 p.m.
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34112
Collier County Board of
Commissioners
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
at 9:00 a.m.
Collier County Board of
Commissioners
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
at 9:00 a.m.
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Packet Pg. 277 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Property Owner Letter (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
The proposed LDC amendment is applicable to the area depicted below:
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9.B.3Packet Pg. 279Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
9.B.3Packet Pg. 280Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
9.B.3Packet Pg. 281Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
9.B.3Packet Pg. 282Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
9.B.3Packet Pg. 283Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
9.B.3Packet Pg. 284Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
9.B.3Packet Pg. 285Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
9.B.3Packet Pg. 286Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
9.B.3Packet Pg. 287Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Sign-in Sheets (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
Public Information
Meeting
County initiated amendment to LDC Section 2.03.09
Golf Course and Recreational Use District (GC)
9.B.4
Packet Pg. 288 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
Meeting Purpose
Introduce a proposed LDC
amendment regarding
restaurants that are
accessory to a golf course
9.B.4
Packet Pg. 289 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
Golden Gate City
Economic
Development Zone
Adopted in 2018
(Ordinance 2018-56)
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Packet Pg. 290 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
Board Direction
October 22,
2019
1) Goals and objectives for
future of the golf course
2) Eliminate the seating
limitations on restaurants in the
Golf Course Zoning District
within the Golden Gate City
Economic Development Zone.
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Packet Pg. 291 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
Golf Course and Recreational
Use District (GC)
Permitted Uses:
1.Golf courses.
2.Hiking trails,
walkways, multi-use
paths and
observation decks.
3.Passive recreation
areas.
4.Disc golf.
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Packet Pg. 292 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
GC District –Accessory Uses
1.Uses and structures that are accessory and incidental to uses permitted
as of right in the GC district.
2.Recreational facilities that serve as an integral part of a golf course use,
including but not limited to clubhouse, community center building,
practice driving range, shuffleboard courts, swimming pools and tennis
facilities, snack shops and restrooms.
3.Pro shops with equipment sales, no greater than 1,000 square feet,
associated with a golf course.
4.Restaurants, associated with a golf course, with a seating capacity of 150
seats or less provided that the hours of operation are no later than 10:00
p.m.
5.A maximum of two residential dwellings units for use by golf course
employees in conjunction with the operation of the golf course.
6.Maintenance buildings.
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GC District –Conditional Uses
1.Commercial establishments oriented to the golf course including gift shops; pro shops with
equipment sales in excess of 1,000 square feet; restaurants with seating capacity of greater than
150 seats; cocktail lounges, and similar uses, primarily intended to serve patrons of the golf
course
2.Cemeteries and memorial gardens.
3.Equestrian facilities, including any trails, no closer than 500 feet to residential uses.
4.Museums.
5.Water related activities, including non-motorized boating, boat ramps, docks, and fishing piers.
6.Courts, including bocce ball, basketball, handball, pickle ball, tennis, and racquetball.
7.Neighborhood fitness and community centers.
8.Parks and playgrounds.
9.Pools, indoor or outdoor.
10.Botanical gardens.
11.Any other recreational use which is compatible in nature with the foregoing uses as determined
by the Hearing Examiner or Board of Zoning Appeals, as applicable.
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Packet Pg. 294 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
Proposed Changes –Accessory Uses
Restaurants,associated with a golf course,with a
seating capacity of 150 seats or less,provided that the
hours of operation are no later than 10:00 p.m.
However, the seating capacity shall not apply, and the
hours of operation may be extended to 12:00 a.m.,
within the Golden Gate City Economic Development
Zone.
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Packet Pg. 295 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
Proposed Changes –Conditional Uses
Commercial establishments oriented to the golf course
including gift shops; pro shops with equipment sales in
excess of 1,000 square feet; restaurants with seating
capacity of greater than 150 seats outside the Golden
Gate City Economic Development Zone; cocktail
lounges, and similar uses, primarily intended to serve
patrons of the golf course.
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Packet Pg. 296 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
No Change to
Golf Course
Development
Standards
Amplified Sound
Building Dimensions
Parking
Setbacks
Buffers
Landscaping
Lighting
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Packet Pg. 297 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
LDC
Amendment
Process –
Next Steps
Tuesday, December 3
5:05 p.m.
Planning
Commission
(CCPC)
Wednesday, December 4
3:00 p.m.
Development
Services Advisory
Committee (DSAC)
Tuesday, December 10
9:00 a.m.
Board of County
Commissioners
(1st Hearing)
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Board of County
Commissioners
(Final Hearing)
9.B.4
Packet Pg. 298 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
Housekeeping
Comment cards
Draft amendment
Sign-in sheet
9.B.4
Packet Pg. 299 Attachment: 11-19-19 Public Information Meeting Staff Presentation (10748 : Restaurant
Questions/Comments?
Jeremy Frantz, AICP
Collier County Growth Management
Department -Zoning Division
(239) 252-2305
Jeremy.Frantz@colliercountyfl.gov
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ORDINANCE NO. 19 – ___
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 ELIMINATE THE SEATING LIMITATIONS AND
EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR RESTAURANTS WITHIN
THE GOLF COURSE AND RECREATIONAL USE DISTRICT (GC), WHEN
LOCATED WITHIN THE GOLDEN GATE CITY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ZONE, 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 TWO
– ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING SECTION 2.03.09 OPEN
SPACE ZONING DISTRICTS; SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; SECTION FIVE, INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER
COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX,
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 5, 2019, and reviewed the proposed
amendments for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and did recommend approval; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, in a manner prescribed by law, did hold
advertised public hearings on _____________, and _________________, 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
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
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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 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
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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 Count y 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 2.03.09 OPEN SPACE ZONING
DISTRICTS
Section 2.03.09, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land Development Code,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2.03.09 Open Space Zoning Districts
A. Golf Course and Recreational Use District "GC". The purpose and intent of "GC" district
is to provide lands for golf courses, recreational uses, and normal accessory uses,
including certain uses of a commercial nature. Recreational uses should be compatible in
scale and manner with residential land uses. The GC district shall be in accordance with
the urban mixed use district and the agricultural/rural mixed use district of the future land
use element of the Collier County GMP. All uses shall be subject to design standards
established in LDC section 5.05.15 H, and other applicable LDC standards.
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 GC district.
a. Permitted uses.
1. Golf courses.
2. Hiking trails, walkways, multi-use paths and observation decks.
3. Passive recreation areas.
4. Disc golf.
b. Accessory uses.
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1. Uses and structures that are accessory and incidental to uses
permitted as of right in the GC district.
2. Recreational facilities that serve as an integral part of a golf course
use, including but not limited to clubhouse, community center
building, practice driving range, shuffleboard courts, swimming
pools and tennis facilities, snack shops and restrooms.
3. Pro shops with equipment sales, no greater than 1,000 square feet,
associated with a golf course.
4. Restaurants, associated with a golf course, with a seating capacity
of 150 seats or less, provided that the hours of operation are no
later than 10:00 p.m. However, the seating capacity shall not apply,
and the hours of operation may be extended to 12:00 a.m., within
the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone.
5. A maximum of two residential dwellings units for use by golf course
employees in conjunction with the operation of the golf course.
6. Maintenance buildings.
c. Conditional uses. The following uses are permissible as conditional uses
in the GC district, subject to the standards and provisions established in
LDC section 10.08.00.
1. Commercial establishments oriented to the golf course including gift
shops; pro shops with equipment sales in excess of 1,000 square
feet; restaurants with seating capacity of greater than 150 seats
outside the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone;
cocktail lounges, and similar uses, primarily intended to serve
patrons of the golf course.
2. Cemeteries and memorial gardens.
3. Equestrian facilities, including any trails, no closer than 500 feet to
residential uses.
4. Museums.
5. Water related activities, including non-motorized boating, boat
ramps, docks, and fishing piers.
6. Courts, including bocce ball, basketball, handball, pickle ball,
tennis, and racquetball.
7. Neighborhood fitness and community centers.
8. Parks and playgrounds.
9. Pools, indoor or outdoor.
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10. Botanical gardens.
11. Any other recreational use which is compatible in nature with the
foregoing uses as determined by the Hearing Examiner or Board of
Zoning Appeals, as applicable.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
SECTION FOUR: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provisions of this ordinance should result in an unresolved conflict
with the provisions of the Land Development Code (LDC) or Growth Management Plan (GMP),
the applicable provisions of the LDC or GMP shall prevail. In the event this Ordinance conflicts
with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply.
If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
SECTION FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Land
Development Code of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered
or re-lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article,"
or any other appropriate word.
SECTION SIX: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State.
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this ___ day of ______, 2019.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:__________________________ By:________________________________
, Deputy Clerk WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
__________________________
Sally A. Ashkar
Assistant County Attorney
19-LDS-00085/____ (__/__/19)
04-CMD-01077/____ (__/__/19)
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9.B.7
Packet Pg. 308 Attachment: Legal Ad - Agenda ID 10748 (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
County Initiated LDC
Amendment
Restaurant Seating and Hours of Operation in GC District
December 10,2019
9.B.8
Packet Pg. 309 Attachment: Staff Presentation for 12-10-19 (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
Board
Direction
Oct. 22, 2019
Eliminate the seating limitations on
restaurants in the Golf Course Zoning
District within the Golden Gate City
Economic Development Zone.
9.B.8
Packet Pg. 310 Attachment: Staff Presentation for 12-10-19 (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
Golden Gate City
Economic
Development Zone
Adopted in 2018
(Ordinance 2018-56)
9.B.8
Packet Pg. 311 Attachment: Staff Presentation for 12-10-19 (10748 : Restaurant seating in GC district)
Golf Course and Recreational
Use District (GC)
Permitted Uses:
1.Golf courses.
2.Hiking trails,
walkways, multi-use
paths and
observation decks.
3.Passive recreation
areas.
4.Disc golf.
9.B.8
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GC District –Accessory Uses
1.Uses and structures that are accessory and incidental to uses permitted
as of right in the GC district.
2.Recreational facilities that serve as an integral part of a golf course use,
including but not limited to clubhouse, community center building,
practice driving range, shuffleboard courts, swimming pools and tennis
facilities, snack shops and restrooms.
3.Pro shops with equipment sales, no greater than 1,000 square feet,
associated with a golf course.
4.Restaurants, associated with a golf course, with a seating capacity of 150
seats or less provided that the hours of operation are no later than 10:00
p.m.
5.A maximum of two residential dwellings units for use by golf course
employees in conjunction with the operation of the golf course.
6.Maintenance buildings.
9.B.8
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GC District –Conditional Uses
1.Commercial establishments oriented to the golf course including gift shops; pro shops with
equipment sales in excess of 1,000 square feet; restaurants with seating capacity of greater than
150 seats; cocktail lounges, and similar uses, primarily intended to serve patrons of the golf
course
2.Cemeteries and memorial gardens.
3.Equestrian facilities, including any trails, no closer than 500 feet to residential uses.
4.Museums.
5.Water related activities, including non-motorized boating, boat ramps, docks, and fishing piers.
6.Courts, including bocce ball, basketball, handball, pickle ball, tennis, and racquetball.
7.Neighborhood fitness and community centers.
8.Parks and playgrounds.
9.Pools, indoor or outdoor.
10.Botanical gardens.
11.Any other recreational use which is compatible in nature with the foregoing uses as determined
by the Hearing Examiner or Board of Zoning Appeals, as applicable.
9.B.8
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Proposed Changes –Accessory Uses
Restaurants,associated with a golf course,with a
seating capacity of 150 seats or less,provided that the
hours of operation are no later than 10:00 p.m.
However, the seating capacity shall not apply, and the
hours of operation may be extended to 12:00 a.m.,
within the Golden Gate City Economic Development
Zone.
9.B.8
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Proposed Changes –Conditional Uses
Commercial establishments oriented to the golf course
including gift shops; pro shops with equipment sales in
excess of 1,000 square feet; restaurants with seating
capacity of greater than 150 seats outside the Golden
Gate City Economic Development Zone; cocktail
lounges, and similar uses, primarily intended to serve
patrons of the golf course.
9.B.8
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No Change to
Golf Course
Development
Standards
Amplified Sound
Building Dimensions
Parking
Setbacks
Buffers
Landscaping
Lighting
9.B.8
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Public
Meetings
Monday, November 18
5:30 p.m.
Public Information
Meeting
Tuesday, December 3
5:05 p.m.
Planning
Commission (CCPC)
Wednesday, December 4
3:00 p.m.
Development
Services Advisory
Committee (DSAC)
Tuesday, December 10
9:00 a.m.
Board of County
Commissioners
(1st Hearing)
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Board of County
Commissioners
(Final Hearing)
9.B.8
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