Land Development Code Rewrite

Manatee County has started the clean up and re-write of its Land Development Code (LDC). While there have been minor tweaks to the Land Development Code over the years, there has never been a holistic update. The first phase is a major “housecleaning”, mainly targeted at updating, revising, consolidating and better clarifying much of the language in the LDC.  

 

The first phase of the LDC will specifically address:
 
Revisions to include the review of the existing LDC and remove inconsistencies, update information, consolidate like subject matter, and group information in a fashion that facilitates ease of use with graphics and charts.  This will also include revisions needed to comply with recent legislative changes, County organizational changes, etc. Other revisions may include, but not limited to the following: 
 
  • Changes to improve/reflect the current development review system;
  • Limited updates to encourage sustainable development;
  • Minor updates to promote infill development and redevelopment - this mostly includes removing existing barriers.
  • Changes to development standards (parking, landscaping, buffering, etc);
  • Addition of charts and graphics for illustration and ease of use; and  
  • Remove portions of LDC that are reflected in Florida Building Code. Identify portions of LDC that do not belong in LDC, such as noise, housing/community standards, etc. Provide optional additional services to address these items as separate ordinances.
The updated Land Development Code will have a searchable on-line, web-based version that is accessible from the County’s website that includes more graphics and tables to better communicate information.  
Please see the project timeline below.  The first draft of the rewrite is anticipated to be available in Spring 2012.  Comments can be sent to John Osborne, County Planning and Zoning Official, or you can attend one of the public workshops for more information.

LDC REWRITE PROJECT TIMELINE – 2011 

 

  • Joint Worksession with Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission  (9:00 AM).... 08/16
    • County Administration Building, (1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton)
      • Morning Worksession (9:00 AM) 1st Floor Chambers
      • Afternoon Worksession (1:30 PM) 4th Floor Manatee Room
      • Powerpoint Presentation
  • Planning Task Force (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)......... Updates Monthly
    • County Administration Building, 4th Floor Manatee Room (1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton)
    • Working group for LDC Rewrite
    • Open to public
  • Public Workshops (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) ............. 08/25 and 09/29
    • 8/25......Palmetto Library (923 6th St W, Palmetto)
    • 9/29......Woodland the Community Church (9607 E SR 70, Bradenton)
    • More to be scheduled
  • Planning Commission (PC) Land Use Day (9:00 AM)......... Updates Monthly
    • County Administration Building, 1st Floor Chambers (1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton)
    • General update to PC at 8:30 AM Worksession
  • Adoption Hearings  - 1st Quarter 2013