The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (PROSMP) was adopted on January 25, 2021.  The PROSMP was developed over a two-year period and includes an analysis of existing conditions, a comprehensive needs assessment, a long-range vision, and the development of a phased implementation strategy. 

Part of the implementation strategy includes an update to Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances, Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance.

The attached ordinance will amend this Chapter to implement the PROSMP and the companion comprehensive plan text amendments to:

1.     amend the definitions of Community, County, Neighborhood, and Regional Park;

2.     emphasize that park impact fees must be proportional to the demand created by development;

3.     specify that park impact fees may be used for park design and studies, park infrastructure, and interest/bond payments for parks; and

4.     clarify the separation of park land donation/credit and park impact fees.

Consider ORD21-002, an ordinance amending Chapter 34 Of The County Code of Ordinances, Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance; amending Section 34-21, Definitions Applicable To Park and Recreational Facilities Impact Fees; amending Section 34-22, Legislative Findings Applicable to Park and Recreational Facilities Impact Fees; amending Section 34-23, Imposition of Park and Recreational Facilities Impact Fees; amending Section 34-24, Use Of Monies; providing for application;  providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.