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Agenda Item: 10(f) |
Prepared By: Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director |
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Business: Ordinance Amendment |
Department: Growth Management |
Subject:
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ORDINANCE - Land Development Code (LDC) amendment to Sec. 30-1009 (d)(5), to allow for Barbed wire, razor wire, spire tips, sharp objects or electricity charged fences for utility substations, sewage treatment plants, critical utility facility or similar use.
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BACKGROUND:
Our LDC regulations for fences do not allow for barbed wire, razor wire, etc. on fences in commercial zone districts. They are permitted however on fences in residential districts when it has been established there is a security risk or hazard at a utility substation, sewage treatement plant, or similar use, with approval from the Planning Board and City Council.
This provision in our LDC has caused issues with a few facilities on the island, such as the City’s treatment plant and the Lee County Electrict Cooperative (LCEC) substation. For this reason Staff is proposing an amendment to Chapter 30, Land Development Code, Section 30-1009(d)(5).
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Board approve the proposed amendment and forward their approval to the City Council based on the below findings:
1. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and in particular Future Land Use Element Objective 1.5 and Policy 1.5.1:
2. The need and justification for the Ordinance is to promote the safety and security of certain utility facilities.
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Approve the proposed changes.