NORTHEAST PASCO RURAL PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT BCC July

NORTHEAST PASCO RURAL PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT BCC : July 12, 2016 PDD 16 -1384

Intent of Ordinance ØTo codify specific requirements for the Northeast Pasco Rural Protection Overlay District regulations in new Section 604 of LDC in accordance with Comprehensive Plan Objectives FLU Goal FLU: 2 Protection of Rural Areas with specific focus on Policy FLU: 2. 1. 1 Recognition of the Northeast Pasco Rural Area.

Special Area Plan 2005 Ø Key recommendation of Pasco County’s Evaluation and Appraisal Report to protect the rural area in Northeast Pasco County. Ø Set vision to protect rural character of Northeast Rural Area, incorporating citizen input, and established Comprehensive Plan Policies.

Comprehensive Plan ØFLU Goal FLU: 2 Protection of Rural Areas was adopted in the Comprehensive Plan (2006). ØPreserve and Protect existing rural character and residents, while providing for opportunity to enjoy its rural lifestyle.

LDC Sections Implementing NE Rural Comprehensive Plan Policies Comprehensive Plan Policy 2. 1. 5 2. 1. 6 2. 1. 8 2. 1. 9 2. 1. 10 2. 2. 4 2. 3. 3 2. 3. 4 Required LDC Amendment Topography Protection Conservation Subdivisions Commercial Enclave Development Rural Lighting Standards Corridor Overlay Conservation Subdivisions Rural Neighborhood Protection Rural Lighting Standards Implementing LDC Section 604. 5 522. 7 Reserved 604. 5. F 604 (various sections) 522. 7 402. 2, 304, 305, 306, 522 604. 5. F

Current Landscape Requirement for Subdivisions Type B or D Landscape Buffer and Screening Requirements

Type B

Type D

Corridor and Building Buffer Standards ØOne the following options shall be used to meet the Corridor Buffer Requirements 1) Corridor Buffer 2) Building Buffer 3) Combination of Corridor and Building Buffer

Option 3 Combination to meet intent Option 2 Viewshed Option 1

Rural Typical Cross-Section

LPA Recommendation ØJune 9, 2016, LPA recommended the following revisions to the Ordinance: • Clarify applicability for Minor Rural Subdivisions (MRS) and Limited Family Lot Divisions (LFLD) • Clarify applicability to the U. S. 301 Corridor

MRS and LFLD ØMinor Rural Subdivisions and Limited Family Lot Divisions may be used to subdivide property within the rural area. ØMinor Rural Subdivisions subject to this Section 604. Ø Limited Family Lot Divisions are Exempt.

U. S 301 Corridor As per proposed Section 604. 2. C: ØSections 604. 4 “Scenic Roadway Corridor Preservation and Enhancement” and 604. 5 “Rural Residential” are not applicable to U. S 301 Corridor within Northeast Rural Area ØWill be studied as part of a second phase in Reserved Section 604. 7 “Commercial Enclave Development” or a Potential Area Plan.

Public Participation Ø 5 Northeast Rural Area Interested Parties meetings Ø Informed of Ordinance revisions through County website and email ØPublic comments incorporated into proposed drafts ØQuestionnaire used to receive input on Ordinance Sections

Example: 7 foot shoulder for cyclists - rural street crosssection Would you support this recommendation? 20 19 18 16 13 14 12 10 8 6 3 4 2 0 Response Yes No No Response

Street Standards ØSample Comments • Encourage safe cycling • Would like to make sure taxes don’t go up to pay for it • Promotes the rural environment to stay rural • Let County build them

Do you agree with the intent to include dark sky lighting standards? 30 25 24 20 15 8 10 3 5 0 Yes No Response

Sample Comments • Sky at night most beautiful part of living in NE Pasco • If all residential why is it needed? • Minimum light pollution • Full cut off lighting

Public Meetings ØAdoption: August 9 th, 2016 ØAdvertised in newspaper Ø 30 public notices signs posted in NE Rural Area ØEmail ØWebsite

Questions?