Item Coversheet



BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:Sidewalk Fee-in-Lieu Policy Update
Date:5/23/2022
Department:Engineering Services
Background:

On February 14, 2022 a Public hearing was held regarding revisions to Ordinance 99-17, Roadway and Drainage Standards, as presented at the January 10, 2022 workshop including the Sidewalk Fee-in-Lieu Policy and the Volume Sensitive Areas Map.  

 

The Board directed staff to meet with stakeholders to review the Sidewalk-Fee-In-Lieu portion of the proposed ordinance.  Based on the feedback received from stakeholders, the attached modification retains the fee-in-lieu policy per the Comprehensive Plan and allows for sidewalk exemptions in Article 7 and variance request in Article 8 for rural residential development.

Request:
Approve the Sidewalk Fee-in-Lieu Policy created per Board direction following a public hearing held on February 14, 2022, regarding revisions to Ordinance No. 99-17, Roadway and Drainage Standards.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
Reviewing and updating ordinances may have an affect on citizens for years to come, however, stakeholder’s meetings and public hearings allow greater transparency for citizens to be involved in the process.
Action Requested and Recommendation:

Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the Sidewalk Fee-In-Lieu Policy as modified to be included in Ordinance 99-17 with an effective date of May 1, 2022.

 

Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
Yes
Funding Source:
Not required

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
None
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
No
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
No
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
No
How many originals are needed?
N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Sidewalk Fee In Lieu Policy5/16/2022Cover Memo