From a Regional Perspective
Recent Growth Management Legislation
Central Florida Region
Central Florida
Regional Planning Council
CFRPC Mission
To provide support to the citizens and counties of our region and to seek ways to improve the quality of life of the citizens in the Heartland.
Organizational ChangesDevelopments of Regional Impacts
2011 Legislative Changes
Organizational Changes
State of FloridaDepartment of Economic
Opportunity
Divisions of Community Development Strategic Business Development Workforce Services Finance and Administration
Department of Economic Opportunity
1. Assist local governments in finding creative planning solutions to foster vibrant, healthy communities while protecting important state resources and facilities
Division of Community Development
2. Administer state and federal grant programs for community development & project planning to expand economic development and employment opportunities
Division of Community Development
2. Includes:Community Development Block GrantHome Energy AssistanceWeatherizationNeighborhood Stabilization ProgramFront Porch FloridaLocal comprehensive plans &
development of regional impacts (DRI’s)
Division of Community Development
3. Assist in developing the 5-year statewide strategic plan (new)
Division of Community Development
Organizational Changes Developments of Regional Impacts
2011 Legislative Changes
What is a DRI?
A development, due to magnitude/location, would have a substantial effect upon the health, safety or welfare of the residents of more than one jurisdiction.
Chapter 380.06, FSRules 9J-2.001 through 9J-2.025, FAC
Changes
• 4 years extension of phases
• Thresholds are increased for new DRI’s & Substantial Deviations
• Exemption for Dense Urban Land Areas & other areas
•
Development of Regional Impacts (DRI)
Changes• No DRI’s for:• Industrial• Hotel/motel• Movie theatres • Mining (old or new)
Development of Regional Impacts (DRI)
DRI Thresholds
• Types of developments depending on thresholds
Regional Issues Reviewed
• Environmental
• Water resources
• Public facilities
• Transportation
DRI MapDRI Map
Central Florida Phosphate Mining District Concept Map
Integrated Habitat Network (IHN)
Guide for Permitting/Reclamation
Southern Phosphate District
Regional Conceptual PlanConnections and CorridorsManaged by DEP BMMRNucleus for Regional/State
PlanMemorialize Critical land
through mine activitiesPrepare for landscape
change
Integrated Habitat Network
Benefits Water Quality and Quantity
Improve Wildlife Habitat and Connectivity
Serves as a connection between rivers in the phosphate mining district and significant environmental features
Lake Wales Ridge and other scrub ridges
Green SwampPeace RiverFisheating CreekKissimmee RiverNorthern EvergladesLake Okeechobee
Natural Resources of Regional
Significance
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