Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-040 - Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City at Chapter 121-Subdivisions, Sections 121-8, 121-9 and, 121-10 relating to the general provisions, review, and procedure for platting property.  SECOND READING

The City of Fort Pierce Planning Department is proposing a Text Amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 121 - Subdivisions Sec. 121-8, 121-9 and 121-10. Plat specification. The proposed amendments are based on the recommendations of the St. Lucie County Development Review Task Force (2016). The task force comprised the St. Lucie Economic Development Council, the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, and the Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA). The amended text incorporates the recommendations to:

• Incorporate an Optional Preliminary Plat process.
• Require that Final Plat follow State Statue (local requirements eliminated).

The proposed amendment was presented to the Planning Board at their November 14, 2022, meeting. The Planning Board recommended a minor modification to the proposed amendment (as presented today) and approved the request by vote of 5-0.

Staff recommendation is for the City Commission to approve the amendments to streamline the City’s plat process.

1. Recommend Modified Approval.

or

2. Recommend Disapproval.

Kev Freeman, Planning Director.

City Engineering Department.
City Building Department.