Pinellas County |
Code of Ordinances |
Part III. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE |
Chapter 138. ZONING |
Article II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT |
Division 3. DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE REVIEW PROCEDURES |
§ 138-83. Type 3 review.
(a)
Purpose. Type 3 review is a public hearing process to ensure that development projects, land usages, Land Development Code text amendments, and activities comply with the minimum provisions of code and are consistent with the comprehensive plan. A Type 3 process requires the board of county commissioners (BoCC) to determine the appropriateness of certain applications/requests at specific locations within the county.
(b)
Application types. A Type 3 review is required for the following applicable types:
(1)
The applications/requests designated to the Type 3 review as listed in Table 138-77 and Table 138-355 (article III, division 3).
(2)
Other authority as provided by this Code, the State of Florida, or similar laws.
(c)
Performed by. Type 3 review is performed by the following authorities:
(1)
Development review committee (DRC). The DRC reviews the application/request, writes a staff report, and provides a recommendation to the LPA.
(2)
Local planning agency (LPA). The LPA reviews the application/request, conducts a public hearing, and makes a formal recommendation to the BoCC.
(3)
Board of county commissioners (BoCC). The BoCC reviews the application/request, reviews the DRC staff report, reviews LPA recommendation and findings, conducts a public hearing, and takes final action.
(d)
Result. Type 3 reviews will result in a written determination.
(e)
Appeal process and authority. Type 3 review decisions may be appealed per Table 138.77 and per section 134-14.
(f)
Review procedures.
(1)
The applicant shall file a formal application with the applicable department as determined by the county administrator.
a.
The application shall include, at a minimum:
1.
Applicant, owner, and property information.
2.
Description of the request.
3.
A conceptual plan or drawing illustrating the request, if applicable. Plans shall be drawn to scale and show the property boundaries, proposed improvements, and connections to the roadway system.
b.
The following Table 138.83.a, Type 3 Review Procedure, outlines the general review procedures for Type 3 submittals.
Table 138.83.a — Type 3 Review Procedure Applications/Reviews
■ Type 3 uses - establishment of new or major modifications
■ Variances that are a part of a new or major expansion of a Type 3 use
■ Development Agreements
■ Development master plans or similar
■ Zoning Atlas Changes
■ Land Development Code text amendments
■ Other authority allowed by this Code
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Pre-Application Meeting (optional)
County Staff
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First Review and Recommendation Body
Development Review Committee (DRC)
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Second Recommendation Body
Local Planning Agency (LPA)
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Reviewing and Action Body
Board of County Commissioners
** Two BoCC hearings may be required based on request type pursuant to State Statutes
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Result
■ Written Notice of official action
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Appeal Process
■ Circuit Court
(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)