DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Division of Community PlanningDCA Final Order No.: DCA07-OR-007
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
In re:LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ADOPTED
BY CITY OF KEY WEST
ORDINANCE NO. 06-22
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FINAL ORDER
The Department of Community Affairs (the “Department”) hereby issues its Final Order, pursuant to §§380.05(6) and (11), Fla. Stat., (2006), approving a land development regulation adopted by a local government within the City of Key West Area of Critical State Concern as set forth below.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.The City of Key West is a designated area of critical state concern.
2.On November 15, 2006 the Department received for review City of Key West Ordinance No. 06-22, which was adopted by the City of Key West City Commission on November 9, 2006 (“Ord. 06-22”). Ord. 06-22 amends Section 114-102 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the use of motion lights and miniature lights in the historic-zoned neighborhoods of the City to preserve community character and promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Key West.
3.Ord. 06-22 is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
4.The Department is required to approve or reject land development regulations that are adopted by any local government in an area of critical state concern based upon consistency with the Principles for Guiding Development applicable to that area of critical state concern. §§380.05(6) and 380.05(11), Fla. Stat., (2006).
5.The City of Key West is an Area of Critical State Concern. § 380.05, Fla. Stat. (2006) and Rule 28-36.001, Fla. Admin. Code.
6.“Land development regulations” include local zoning, subdivision, building, and other regulations controlling the development of land. § 380.031(8), Fla. Stat. (2006). The regulations adopted by Ord. 06-22 are land development regulations.
7.All land development regulations enacted, amended, or rescinded within an area of critical state concern must be consistent with the principles for guiding development for the particular area (the “Principles”). § 380.05(6), Fla. Stat.; see Rathkamp v. Department of Community Affairs, 21 F.A.L.R. 1902 (Dec. 4, 1998), aff’d., 740 So. 2d 1209 (Fla. 3d DCA 1999). The Principles for the City of Key West Area of Critical State Concern are set forth in Rule 28-36.003(1), Fla. Admin. Code.
8.Ord. 06-22 promotes and furthers the following Principles in Rule 28-36.003(1):
(a) To strengthen local government capabilities for managing land use and development so that local government is able to achieve these objectives without the continuation of the area of critical state concern designation.
(f) To enhance natural scenic resources, promote the aesthetic benefits of the natural environment, and ensure that development is compatible with the unique historic character of the Florida Keys.
(g) To protect the historical heritage of the Florida Keys.
10.Ord. 06-22 is not inconsistent with the remaining Principles. Ord. 06-22 is consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development as a whole.
WHEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that Ord. 06-22 is found to be consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development of the City of Key West Area of Critical State Concern, and is hereby APPROVED.
This Order becomes effective 21 days after publication in the Florida Administrative Weekly unless a petition is filed as described below.
DONE AND ORDERED in Tallahassee, Florida.
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THOMAS G. PELHAM
Secretary
Department of Community Affairs
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE RIGHTS
ANY PERSON WHOSE SUBSTANTIAL INTERESTS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS ORDER HAS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 120.569, FLORIDA STATUTES, REGARDING THE AGENCY’S ACTION. DEPENDING UPON WHETHER YOU ALLEGE ANY DISPUTED ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT IN YOUR PETITION REQUESTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO EITHER AN INFORMAL PROCEEDING OR A FORMAL HEARING.
IF YOUR PETITION FOR HEARING DOES NOT ALLEGE ANY DISPUTED ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT CONTAINED IN THE DEPARTMENT’S ACTION, THEN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING WILL BE AN INFORMAL ONE, CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 120.569 AND 120.57(2), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 28-106, PARTS I AND III, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. IN AN INFORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING, YOU MAY BE REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL OR BY A QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE, AND YOU MAY PRESENT WRITTEN OR ORAL EVIDENCE IN OPPOSITION TO THE DEPARTMENT'S ACTION OR REFUSAL TO ACT; OR YOU MAY EXERCISE THE OPTION TO PRESENT A WRITTEN STATEMENT CHALLENGING THE GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE DEPARTMENT HAS CHOSEN TO JUSTIFY ITS ACTION OR INACTION.
IF YOU DISPUTE ANY ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT STATED IN THE AGENCY ACTION, THEN YOU MAY FILE A PETITION REQUESTING A FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE OF THE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 120.569 AND 120.57(1), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 28-106, PARTS I AND II, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. AT A FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, YOU MAY BE REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL OR OTHER QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE, AND YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT EVIDENCE AND ARGUMENT ON ALL THE ISSUES INVOLVED, TO CONDUCT CROSS-EXAMINATION AND SUBMIT REBUTTAL EVIDENCE, TO SUBMIT PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDERS, AND TO FILE EXCEPTIONS TO ANY RECOMMENDED ORDER.
IF YOU DESIRE EITHER AN INFORMAL PROCEEDING OR A FORMAL HEARING, YOU MUST FILE WITH THE AGENCY CLERK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS A WRITTEN PLEADING ENTITLED, “PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS” WITHIN 21 CALENDAR DAYS OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. A PETITION IS FILED WHEN IT IS RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY CLERK, IN THE DEPARTMENT’S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, 2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100.
THE PETITION MUST MEET THE FILING REQUIREMENTS IN SUBSECTION 28-106.104(2), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. IF AN INFORMAL PROCEEDING IS REQUESTED, THEN THE PETITION SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 28-106.301, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. IF A FORMAL HEARING IS REQUESTED, THEN THE PETITION SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION 28-106.201(2), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
A PERSON WHO HAS FILED A PETITION MAY REQUEST MEDIATION. A REQUEST FOR MEDIATION MUST INCLUDE THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY RULE 28-106.402, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. CHOOSING MEDIATION DOES NOT AFFECT THE RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING.
YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO AN INFORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING OR A FORMAL HEARING IF YOU DO NOT FILE A PETITION WITH THE AGENCY CLERK WITHIN 21 DAYS OF PUBLICATION OF THIS FINAL ORDER.
CERTIFICATE OF FILING AND SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the original of the foregoing Final Order has been filed with the undersigned designated Agency Clerk, and that true and correct copies have been furnished to the persons listed below by the method indicated this 11th day of January, 2007.
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Paula Ford, Agency Clerk
By U.S. Mail:
The Honorable Morgan McPherson
Mayor, City of Key West
P.O. Box 1409
Key West, Florida 33041
Cheryl Smith
Clerk to the City Commission
P. O. Box 1409
Key West, Florida 33041
Robert Tischenkel
City Attorney
P. O. Box 1409
Key West, FL 33041
