Transcript 2011 Legislative Changes

From a Regional Perspective
 Recent Growth Management
Legislation
Central Florida Region
Central
Florida
Regional
Planning
Council
CFRPC Mission
To provide support to the
citizens and counties of our
region and to seek ways to
improve the quality of life of
the citizens in the Heartland.
2011 Legislative Changes
 Organizational Changes
 Developments of Regional
Impacts
Organizational Changes
State of Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity
Department of Economic Opportunity
Divisions of
 Community Development
 Strategic Business Development
 Workforce Services
 Finance and Administration
Division of Community Development
1.
Assist local governments in finding creative
planning solutions to foster vibrant, healthy
communities while protecting important state
resources and facilities
Division of Community Development
2.
Administer state and federal grant programs
for community development & project
planning to expand economic development
and employment opportunities
Division of Community Development
2.
Includes:
Community Development Block Grant
Home Energy Assistance
Weatherization
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Front Porch Florida
Local comprehensive plans & development of
regional impacts (DRI’s)
Division of Community Development
3.
Assist in developing the 5-year
statewide strategic plan (new)
2011 Legislative Changes
 Organizational Changes
 Developments of Regional Impacts
What is a DRI?
A development, due to
magnitude/location, would have a
substantial effect upon the health,
safety or welfare of the residents of
more than one jurisdiction.
Chapter 380.06, FS
Rules 9J -2.001 through 9J -2.025, FAC
Development of Regional Impacts (DRI)
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Changes
•4
years extension of phases
• Thresholds are increased for new DRI’s & Substantial
Deviations
• Exemption for Dense Urban Land Areas & other areas
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Development of Regional Impacts (DRI)
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Changes
• No DRI’s for:
• Industrial
• Hotel/motel
• Movie theatres
• Mining (old or new)
DRI Thresholds
• Types of developments depending on
thresholds
Regional Issues Reviewed
• Environmental
• Water resources
• Public facilities
• Transportation
DRI Map
Central Florida
Phosphate Mining District Concept Map
Integrated Habitat Network (IHN)
 Guide for
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Permitting/Reclamation
Southern Phosphate
District
Regional Conceptual Plan
Connections and
Corridors
Managed by DEP BMMR
Nucleus for
Regional/State Plan
Memorialize Critical land
through mine activities
Prepare for landscape
change
Integrated Habitat Network
 Benefits Water Quality and Quantity
 Improve Wildlife Habitat and Connectivity
 Serves as a connection between rivers in the
phosphate mining district and significant
environmental features
Natural Resources of
Regional Significance
 Lake Wales Ridge and
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other scrub ridges
Green Swamp
Peace River
Fisheating Creek
Kissimmee River
Northern Everglades
Lake Okeechobee
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