October 27th, 2015
It aims to balance economy, equity, and environment to achieve more sustainable outcomes. And it address who will provide and pay for new services and facilities.
View growth as problem to be addressed by strict regulations.
Basic approach: strict limits on amount of growth, boundaries delineating preferred locations
View growth as cost to be accounted for through comp planning and wise use of public resources.
Basic approach: regulation of development, comprehensive planning, infrastructure planning
View growth as opportunity for achieving desirable development outcomes.
Basic approach: incentives and public infrastructure investments
View growth as opportunity for supporting economy, promoting sustainability, and addressing past errors.
Basic approach: combo of incentives and regulations to promote balanced growth appropriate to different locations
Source: https://freeassociationdesign.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/nat_and_rural_urb_hi.jpg
Source: http://www.dpz.com/Initiatives/AgrarianUrbanism
The most effective growth management programs use a combination of all three tools.
More info: https://www.talgov.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/planning/pdf/compln/thecompplan/lus.pdf
Land use regulation is the principal mechanism local government uses to manage growth.
Conventional zoning specifies where land use types can occur (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Conservation)
Zones have different development intensity or density restrictions as well as development parameters or design standards for building size and site characteristics
Source: http://tlcgisinter.leoncountyfl.gov/zoning/
Not zoning use, but do set requirements for the layout of streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and infrastructure.
Miami-Dade Urban Development Boundary
Source: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/News/release/2013/July/8TDR.aspx
Around 200 units per year approved in Monroe County.
October 29th, 2015
Regional Planning Councils
Quasi-governmental organizations authorized by state statute to address problems and plan solutions for issue of greater than local scope
Provide technical assistance to local governments on issues related to growth management
Water Management Districts
District works with state and federal agencies and local governments to achieve its mission through four primary functions, pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes.
Natural System Protection - ecosystem maintenance and restoration
Flood Protection - maintaining floodplains
Water Quality - storm management, springs restoration, conservation acquisition
Water Supply - water use permitting
Process to identify and mitigate regional impact of large scale developments
Pursuant to Section 380.06(1), Florida Statutes, a development of regional impact is "any development which, because of its character, magnitude, or location, would have a substantial effect upon the health, safety or welfare of citizens of more than one county."
Rolled back in 2015 Legislative session after 40+ years
State reviews all proposed development actions in these areas:
Green Swamp
Big Cypress
Florida Keys
Key West
City of Apalachicola
Also responsible for reviewing and approving amendments to comprehensive plans and land development regulations proposed and adopted by local governments within the designated areas
Local governments create Comprehensive Plans that must include:
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
A map showing future land use (FLUM)
Plan monitoring and evaluation procedures
Set of required Elements, many other optional. Tallahassee/Leon County has 11 Elements
White paper on 2011 changes: http://static.gunster.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-Management-White-Paper-20111.pdf
Goals - Broad visions for the community's present and future
Objectives - Measurable, time-specific, and plainly written statements that provide guidance for the community.
Policies - Strategies for achieving the objectives and ultimately the goals
Source: https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/portals/0/OMB/Docs/Budgets/FY2016Budget.pdf
Due Tuesday, Nov 3rd by 11:59pm