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Read. Follow. Verify.Update to Cutler Bay Coastal Management Plan
Record date · April 19, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The Town of Cutler Bay is updating its to align local land-use policies with recent changes in Florida state law. This ordinance ensures the town's remains consistent with state-mandated requirements.
This ordinance updates the town's long-term coastal development policies to comply with state law, which dictates how the town manages coastal resources and development standards.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Cutler Bay property owners
Property owners are subject to the updated coastal development standards and land-use policies defined in the comprehensive plan.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
The state agency responsible for reviewing local comprehensive plan amendments for compliance with state law.
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends the Coastal Management Element of the Town of Cutler Bay's Comprehensive Plan.
- The amendment is required to ensure local policy consistency with recent Florida state legislation.
- The ordinance includes provisions for transmittal to state agencies for review.
- The ordinance includes a severability clause, meaning if one part is found invalid, the rest remains in effect.
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- The ordinance includes a conflict clause to resolve inconsistencies with other existing town regulations.
- The ordinance is currently at the Second Reading stage.
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State-Driven Local Policy
The ordinance highlights how local land-use policy is frequently dictated by state-level legislative changes, requiring municipalities to perform periodic updates to maintain compliance.
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