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

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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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