The purpose of the revisions to the proposed rules is to update certain rulemaking authority references and to otherwise update certain provisions of 29J-2.002 and 29J-2.003 to comply with current Florida law.

 

REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS

South Florida Regional Planning Council

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

29J-2.002Meetings, Hearings and Workshops

29J-2.003Developments of Regional Impact (DRI)

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the revisions to the proposed rules is to update certain rulemaking authority references and to otherwise update certain provisions of 29J-2.002 and 29J-2.003 to comply with current Florida law.

SUMMARY: Proposed revisions to Rule 29J-2 amends the language, correspondence, and coordination in the DRI review process.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The determination by the Agency staff that the proposed rule's potential economic impact did not exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 163.01, 186.505, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 163.01, 163.01(5)(h), 186.505, 186.505(1), F.S.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Isabel Cosio Carballo at [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Isabel Cosio Carballo at [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

29J-2.002 Meetings, Hearings and Workshops.

(1) Persons who wish to address the Council on a matter not specifically included on the agenda for the Council’s upcoming public meeting, hearing or workshop shall so notify the Chair Chairman or the Executive Director in writing to the South Florida Regional Planning Council, One Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 250, Hollywood, Florida 33020 Attn: Chair or Executive Director, not less than ten (10) days before the Council’s upcoming public meeting, hearing or workshop. The Chair Chairman or Executive Director shall include the party on the agenda or notify the party in writing of the reasons for not including the person on the agenda.

(2) Persons participating in a public meeting, hearing or workshop of the Council shall be allocated a reasonable amount of time to present oral testimony and offer any appropriate written materials relevant to the person’s position. The Chair Chairman shall instruct all persons as to the amount of time allocated for presentation and as to the appropriateness of written materials offered.

(3) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 120.54, 163.01, 186.505 186.501 FS. Law Implemented 120.54, 163.01(5)(h), 186.505 FS. History–New 8-6-75, Formerly 29J-2.02, Amended                            .

 

29J-2.003 Developments of Regional Impact (DRI).

The South Florida Regional Planning Council coordinates the multi-agency, intergovernmental review of Developments of Regional Impact (DRI), including Florida Quality Developments, and Areawide and Downtown DRIs, and amendments to same in accordance with Section 380.06, F.S., and Chapter 9J-2, F.A.C., as amended, and the Strategic Regional Policy Plan for South Florida (Rule 29J-2.009, F.A.C.).

Rulemaking Authority 120.54, 186.505 FS. Law Implemented 120.54, 186.505 185.505 FS. History–New 8-6-75, Amended 7-6-81, 9-1-81, Formerly 29J-2.03, Amended 6-2-86, 11-9-86, 5-3-87, 11-30-87, 12-26-88, 3-9-99,                             .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Isabel Cosio Carballo

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: South Florida Regional Planning Council

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 19, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 1, 2022