Florida Administrative Code

Specific Authority 120.53(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1) FS. History-New 11-8-76, Formerly 29H-7.05, Repealed 1-27-09.

Specific Authority 120.53(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1) FS. History-New 11-8-76, Formerly 29H-7.07, Repealed 1-27-09.

Specific Authority 120.53(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1) FS. History-New 11-8-76, Formerly 29H-7.09, Repealed 1-27-09.

This chapter contains procedures and requirements of the Council which are in addition to the laws, rules and regulations of State and local government applicable to the review of a development of regional impact (DRI). Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1)…

A review fee shall be paid by each applicant prior to the commencement of the Council's initial, subsequent or substantial deviation review of a Development of Regional Impact Application for Development Approval, Areawide Application for Development Approval and Florida's Qualit…

The applicant will submit copies of all required and requested information in the number of copies requested by the Council in accordance with directives from the state land planning agency. Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1) FS. History-New 11-8-76, Ame…

A date for a site inspection and conference with the developer, authorized agent and/or project consultant will be established by mutual agreement to occur subsequent to submission of the ADA but prior to the setting of the final public hearing. Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1) FS.…

The applicant shall be requested to supply additional information by completing in full the following form which is hereby adopted by reference: "Addendum Application," dated July, 1981. Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1) FS. History-New 11-8-76, Amended…

Final recommendations for a DRI project approval or denial, or identification of conditions or approval in a final DRI report by the Council shall concern only those issues referenced in the Council's adopted growth policy, "Future of the Region: A Strategic Regional Policy Plan …

If an applicant proposes to eliminate any of the required DRI questions from the application, or TBRPC addendum application, a list shall be submitted to TBRPC for consideration with the summary narrative prepared by the applicant. Agreement reached at the pre-application confere…

A summary of the proposed project shall be prepared by the applicant and ten (10) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy submitted to the Council staff at least twenty (20) working days prior to the pre-application meeting for distribution to reviewing agencies. This summary sha…

In carrying out its various assigned responsibilities for review and comment, the Council shall use adopted review criteria in addition to any applicable government regulations and generally accepted professional standards. Specific Authority 120.53(1)(a), 380.06(14)(b) FS. Law I…

The following official publication of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council is hereby adopted, and incorporated by reference, with the exception of Appendix D, 2004 Indicators Report, as specific review criteria: Future of the Region: A Strategic Regional Policy Plan for the Ta…

The name of this agency is the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC, or "Council"), a voluntary association of counties and cities formed as of November 8, 1973, under the laws of Florida and comprising the 9th Comprehensive Regional Planning District as provided f…

(1) Purpose. The purposes of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council shall be: (a) To provide a means to permit local governmental units to make the most efficient use of their powers to cooperate for mutual advantages in order to provide services and facilities that will…

The Council shall appoint an Executive Director who shall have the responsibility for the general management of the affairs of the Council, subject to the governing laws of the State and such regulations as may be adopted by the Council. (1) The Executive Director shall annually …

(1) Membership and Appointments. (a) The Council shall include the Counties of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota, each of which shall be represented on the Council by two voting representatives appointed by their respective Board of County Commissioners. (b) Al…

(1) The regular January monthly meeting shall include electing from the regular membership officers with duties as follows: (a) Chair - The Chair shall be the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for executing contracts for the Council, for overseeing the organization of the work…

(1) The Council shall hold regular monthly meetings at a time and place to be determined by the membership prior to adjournment of the previous meeting or by the Chair in the absence of such determination. A monthly meeting may be waived by a majority of the Council. Business to …

(1) The Council shall cause to be prepared and shall adopt on or before August 15 of each year a budget for the development and implementation of the planning and development programs by such means and through such agencies as the Council shall determine and shall certify a copy …

The Council shall exercise all powers granted to regional planning councils, or regional planning agencies by Section 186.505 F.S., and by its Interlocal Agreement dated, November 8, 1973, amended October 28, 1980, incorporated by reference and available from the Council. Rulemak…

These rules shall be amended by a majority vote of the Council. All proposed amendments shall be voted on at a regular meeting, the call of which meeting shall have included notice of the proposed amendment, and which shall have been duly advertised in accordance with the provisi…

(1) The principal office of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is located at 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33901-3414. The office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All official forms, publications or documents of the Council are…

(1) The DRI Review Process incorporates the following Council practices and procedures in conjunction with the required guidelines, reviews, reports, recommendations, and time limitations imposed by Chapter 380, F.S. The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC) has be…

(1) An Application for Development Approval (ADA) may be received at any time by the SWFRPC. Before filing an ADA, the applicant shall contact the SWFRPC to arrange for a preapplication conference. During this conference, SWFRPC shall provide the applicant information about the D…

(1) An application for development approval shall be submitted using the state land planning agency official ADA forms specified within Rule 9J-2.010, F.A.C. Form RPM-BSP-ADA-1, Development of Regional Impact Application for Development Approval under Section 380.06, F.S., effect…

Copies of the completed ADA shall be submitted to the local government on the same date submitted to the SWFRPC. A minimum of 20 copies shall be submitted to the SWFRPC. Additional copies may be requested based on the number of regional review agencies expected to participate in …

The applicant must complete and deliver with the application for development approval (ADA) a "SWFRPC receipt and review fee agreement for review of developments of regional impact," (eff. 7/2006 available from Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council). Rulemaking Authority 18…

The DRI review fee for each DRI application, Florida Quality Development application, substantial deviation application, substantial deviation determination, supplemental plans and reviews identified in a development order requiring regional review or approval and review of each …

(1) If a proposed development is planned for development over an extended period of time, the developer may follow an alternative development of regional impact review procedure by filing an application for master development approval of the project and agree to present subsequen…

In order to facilitate the planning and preparation of permit applications for projects that undergo development-of-regional-impact review, and in order to coordinate the information required to issue such permits a developer may elect to request conceptual agency review pursuant…

(1) A downtown development authority may submit a development-of-regional-impact application for development approval pursuant to Section 380.06, F.S. The area described in the application may consist of any or all of the land over which a downtown development authority has the p…

(1) An authorized developer may submit an areawide development of regional impact to be reviewed pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Section 380.06, F.S. The areawide development-of-regional-impact review shall include an area wide development plan in addition t…

(1) An authorized developer may file an application under the Florida's Quality Developments program pursuant to Section 380.061, F.S. The developer shall submit the application to the state land planning agency, the SWFRPC, and the appropriate local government for review. The re…

(1) The developer shall submit, simultaneously, to the local government, the SWFRPC, and the state land planning agency, the request for approval of a proposed change to a previously approved development of regional impact. The form for this submission shall be as prescribed by r…

(1) The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council was designated as the are awide clearinghouse pursuant to United States Office of Management and Budget Circular A-95 for substate District Nine on May 17, 1974. (2) The Council's Clearinghouse Review function addresses projects…

(1) Because of the high volume of Clearinghouse reviews, and the desire of the Council to provide more detailed analysis of those projects of regional significance, without duly burdening those applications of a local nature, a classification system is employed. All applications …

(1) Projects of Regional Significance. In reviewing Projects of Regional Significance, the following criteria is generally used in whole or in part: (a) Project's consistency with adopted regional and local goals, objectives and policies. (b) The need for the project and whether …

All projects and programs which are reviewed by the Council are processed as follows: (1) Receipt of Project. When a proposal (Notification of Intent, Pre-Application, Permit Application, EIS, etc.) is received, it is date stamped, logged in and assigned a file number by the A-95…

Rulemaking Authority 163.01, 120.53(1) FS. Law Implemented 163.01, 120.53(1) FS. History-New 9-5-78, Amended 10-15-78, Formerly 29I-5.05.

There is hereby adopted, for the Southwest Florida Region, the Strategic Regional Policy Plan for the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, August 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference and copies of which are kept at the Council office at: 4980 Bayline Drive, 4th…

(1) The purpose of this rule is to establish a voluntary regional dispute resolution process (RDRP) to reconcile differences on planning, growth management, and other issues among local governments, regional agencies and private interests. The process consists of seven components…

(1) "Situation assessment" is a procedure of information collection that may involve review of documents, interviews, and an assessment meeting leading to a written or oral report identifying the issues in dispute, the stakeholders, the information needed before a decision can be…

(1) Named parties shall automatically be allowed to participate. Other jurisdictions, public or private organizations, groups, or individuals may be suggested by a named party in response letters or during RDRP meetings. Any such entity or individual may also submit a petition to…

(1) There shall be no charge for processing a RDRP initiation request and facilitation of the initial settlement meeting. The SWFRPC shall be compensated for situation assessments, facilitation of additional settlement meetings, mediation, technical assistance, and other staff se…

(1) The initial settlement meeting shall be scheduled and held within 30 days of the date of receipt of the initiation letter at a time and place convenient to the named parties. (2) Additional settlement meetings, mediation, or advisory decision-making shall be completed within …

The Regional Planning Council is authorized to write and adopt such administrative procedures as are necessary to implement this rule. These may address staff and Council roles, procedures for situation assessment and the selection of neutrals, development of consumer guides, or …

(1) Named parties should consider the provision of appropriate opportunities for public input at each step in this process. This could include the submission of comments on issues, alternative solutions, and the impacts of proposed agreements. (2) Applicable public notice and pub…

A jurisdiction, organization, group, or individual contemplating initiation of this process may request an informal pre-initiation meeting with the RPC staff in order to ascertain whether the potential dispute would be appropriate for this process. The Regional Planning Council a…

(1) A jurisdiction, organization, group, or individual may request that the RPC staff or other neutral perform a situation assessment at any time, before or after initiation of the process. (2) The situation assessment may involve examination of documents, interviews, and assessm…