DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
Division of Community Development
Final Order No. DEO-18-058
In re: A LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION
ADOPTED BY LAKE COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-38
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FINAL ORDER
APPROVING LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2018-38
The Department of Economic Opportunity (“Department”) hereby issues its Final Order, pursuant to section 380.05(6), Florida Statutes, approving land development regulations adopted by Lake County, Florida, Ordinance No. 2018-38 (the “Ordinance”).
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Green Swamp Area is designated by section 380.0551, Florida Statutes, as an area of critical state concern. Lake County is a local government within the Green Swamp Area.
2. The Ordinance was adopted by Lake County on September 11, 2018, and rendered to the Department on September 14, 2018.
3. The Ordinance amends Appendix E, Chapter II, of the Lake County Code (the “Code”) by modifying the definition of “Kennel.” Specifically, the Ordinance removes language establishing categorical limits on dogs and cats kept, harbored, or maintained that previously existed to differentiate kennels/catteries and non-kennels. Additionally, the Ordinance adds exemptions to the definition for premises used as Animal Shelters and premises owned or leased by the county or an Animal Rescue Organization.
4. The Ordinance amends Section 3.01.02 of the Code, relating to the classification of agricultural uses, by removing a reference to “pet shops,” as defined in Chapter II of the Code.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
5. The Department is required to approve or reject land development regulations that are adopted by any local government in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern.
See section 380.05(6), Florida Statutes.
6. “Land development regulations” include “local zoning, subdivision, building, and other regulations controlling the development of land.” Section 380.031(8), Florida Statutes. The regulations adopted by the Ordinance are land development regulations.
7. The Ordinance is consistent with the Lake County Comprehensive Plan generally, as required by section 163.3177(1), Florida Statutes, and is not inconsistent with any specific policies.
8. All land development regulations enacted, amended, or rescinded within an area of critical state concern must be consistent with the principles for guiding development for that area. See section 380.05(6), Florida Statutes. The Principles for Guiding Development for the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern are set forth in Rule 28-26.003(1), Florida Administrative Code.
9. The Ordinance is consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development for the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern as a whole, and is not inconsistent with any principles.
WHEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the Department finds that Lake County Ordinance No. 2018-38 is consistent with the Lake County Comprehensive Plan and the Principles for Guiding Development for the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern and is hereby APPROVED.
This Order becomes effective 21 days after publication in the Florida Administrative Register unless a petition is timely filed as described in the Notice of Administrative Rights below.
DONE AND ORDERED this 22nd day of October, 2018, in Tallahassee, Florida.
/s/James D. Stansbury
James D. Stansbury, Bureau Chief
Bureau of Community Planning and Growth
Department of Economic Opportunity
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.
For the required contents of a petition challenging agency action, refer to Rules 28-106.104(2), 28-106.201(2), and 28-106.301, Florida Administrative Code.
Depending on whether or not material facts are disputed in the petition, a hearing will be conducted pursuant to either sections 120.569 and 120.57(1), Florida statutes, or Sections 120.569 and 120.57(2), Florida statutes. MEDIATION IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Any petition must be filed with the agency clerk of the department of economic opportunity within 21 calendar days of the final order being published in the florida administrative register. A petition is filed when it is received by:
Agency Clerk
Department of Economic Opportunity
Office of the general Counsel
107 East Madison St., MSC 110
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4128
Fax 850-921-3230
You waive the right to any administrative proceeding if you do not file a petition with the agency clerk within 21 calendar days of the final order being published in the florida administrative register.
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 following persons by the methods indicated this 22nd day of October, 2018.
/s/Stephanie Webster
Agency Clerk
Department of Economic Opportunity
107 East Madison Street, MSC 110
Tallahassee, FL 32399-4128
By U.S. Mail:
The Honorable Timothy I. Sullivan, Chairman
Lake County Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 7800
Tavares, FL 32778
Gary J. Cooney, Clerk
Lake County Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Comptroller
P.O. Box 7800
Tavares, FL 32778
