Governmental Affairs (rev.)

Emergency Responder Communication Legislation
Deadline for all HI Rise buildings to have a Radio Frequency Survey has been extended to January 1, 2024. SLC Fire department will be making contact soon with all hi-rise condos with more information. If you have any questions regarding this notification, please contact the St. Lucie County Fire District’s Office of the Fire Marshal at 772-621-3322 or via email at [email protected].  Emergency Responder Communication Legislation - BDAS

New Development on SHI

• Galleon Bay

Conceptual plan was well received in 9/16/21 DRC pre app meeting. Fire truck access to all buildings and beach construction access will be design challenges on narrow property.
   

• Treasure Cove

9/16/21 DRC meeting discussed modifying current County conservation easement as an alternative to a wetland waiver to account for storm surge impact on the reshaped the property and wetland boundary. Wetland jurisdiction limits for both state & federal need to be re- established following unapproved (storm related) fill.

Property Rights
Property Rights Comprehensive Plan required by recent state legislation was brought before SLC Commissioners. The intent of the proposed amendments is to ensure that local government respect judicially acknowledged and constitutionally protected private property rights. The intent is also to ensure that private property rights are considered in local decision-making. More information will be forthcoming after the next county meeting.
9/16/21 Planning & Zoning approved proposed amendment to the county Comprehensive Plan to include a new element entitled Property Rights as required by recent legislation. The language for the amendment has been provided by the state. Amendment requires 2 advertised public hearings before BOCC. PC is requesting meeting with Planning department to better understand local application.
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Land Development Code (LDC) Proposed Height Zone Amendment
PC has requested a meeting with the Planning & Development Staff to better understand the implications of the proposed height zone amendment on undeveloped island parcels and Sand & Sea property.