Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 20-80, Public Hearing, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Amending Title V, Public Works, of the Code of Ordinances to Include Chapter 54, Rights-of-Way; Amending Chapter 97, Streets and Sidewalks; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date
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Submitted By: Colt Schwerdt, P.E. - Deputy Public Works Director, Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): A comprehensive review of the regulations relating to land development in the City revealed that certain chapters within the City Code required updating of outdated standards and to provide clarity to City Staff, individuals and entities using the Code for land development purposes. As part of the comprehensive review, Public Works revised several areas of the Code. The proposed ordinance is one part of several revisions, and codifies regulations relating to the use of, and work conducted in, City rights-of-way in one Chapter located under Title V, Public Works.
Presentation Information: Staff is available to provide a summary of the revisions and answer questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council complete the motion in the affirmative.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and complete the motion in the affirmative.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff direction.
Background: Upon reviewing the regulations governing land development in the City with multiple City Departments, Staff noted that revisions were required to certain chapters within the City Code to update outdated standards, to affect coordination, and/or provide clarity. Public Works conducted a comprehensive review of such regulations which resulted in several revisions to, and reorganization of, the City Code. The proposed ordinance is one part of those revisions and provides for the recommended addition of a new Chapter 54 under Title V, Public Works, to consolidate existing regulations and to provide for additional requirements for use of, and work within, City rights-of-way.
Issues/Analysis: The proposed ordinance creating Chapter 54, Rights-of-Way, is a new chapter to relocate and expand on requirements found in Chapter 97, Streets and Sidewalks, and sets forth regulations relating to the use of, and work within, City rights-of-way such as regulations relating to driveway permits, road/lane/sidewalk closures, regulatory signage and requirements for utility use. The creation of Chapter 54, Rights-of-Way, also consolidates right-of-way regulations into one chapter and provides clarity for individuals and entities using the Code.
Financial Information: This Ordinance does not increase City fees or charges.
Special Consideration: Ordinances 20-78, 20-79, 20-80, 20-81, 20-82, and 20-83 each are part of a comprehensive review and revision of code provisions relating to Title V, Public Works, of the Code of Ordinances. It should be noted that the ordinances are interconnected and requested revisions to one may necessitate revisions to another. It is also important to note that Development Stakeholder’s and multiple departments within the City, including the Planning & Zoning Department, Utility Services Department, Building Department, and Neighborhood Services Department have all reviewed the proposed changes and no objections or requested revisions were received.
Location of Project: Citywide
Attachments:
• Ordinance 20-80
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Internal Reference Number: 3136
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Caroline A. Valentin, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.