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Development of Regional Impact

Development of Regional Impact. Created by the Department of Community Affairs and edited by Jeffrey P. Gellermann.

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Development of Regional Impact

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  1. Development of Regional Impact Created by the Department of Community Affairs and edited by Jeffrey P. Gellermann

  2. Development of Regional Impact“... any development which, because of its character, magnitude, or location would have a substantial effect upon the health, safety, or welfare of citizens of more than one county.”380.06, F.S.

  3. Purpose of the Development of Regional Process • Identifies issues early in the development process • Provides extra-jurisdictional approach • Allows for broader planning perspective from state and regional agencies • Allows for state and regional agency input, expertise and technical assistance

  4. Airports Hospitals Mining Operations Hotel And Motel Developments Office Developments Petroleum Storage Facilities Multi-Use Developments Recreational Facilities Attractions And Recreation Facilities Residential Developments Post-Secondary Schools Industrial Facilities Retail Service Developments Recreational Vehicle Developments Categories of DRI Development

  5. Uniform Standards • Identifies Resources and Facilities of Concern to State and Region • Defines What Constitutes a “Significant Impact”

  6. Establishes Uniform Standards for Mitigation of Regional Impacts such as: Vegetation and Wildlife Species Archaeological and Historical Resources Public Facilities Transportation Air Quality Adequate Housing Hurricane Preparedness Uniform Standards

  7. Role of the Developer ((Rule 9J-2, F.A.C) • Initiates the Process with Proposed Development Plan • Files a Completed Application for Development Approval • Participates in Review Process and Responds to Questions • Participates in Public Hearings • Implements the Development Order and Provides Mitigation • Submits Annual Reports

  8. Role of Local Government • Responsible for Land Use and Development Approvals • Participates in the DRI Review Process • Conducts the Public Hearing • Adopts or Denies the Development Order • Includes Conditions (Mitigation) of Approval or Denial of Development Order • Primary Enforcer of Development Order

  9. Role of Regional Planning Councils • Assists the Developer through the DRI Process • Coordinates the Review Process with Local, Regional, State and Federal Agencies (Pre-Application Conference, Sufficiency Review, and Regional Assessment Report) • Recommends Conditions of Approval or Denial to Local Government

  10. General Supervision of Administration and Enforcement of Program Adopt Rules Agreement Authority Determines when a Development Qualifies for DRI Review Binding Letters of DRI Status or Vested Rights Clearance Letters Monitoring and Enforcement Approves Preliminary Development Agreements May Appeal the Adopted Development Order Role of Department of Community Affair

  11. Costs and Time Required for a DRI Application • Depending on the size of the development and the surrounding circumstances the review process can take up to 24 months and cost upwards of a million dollars! For more information please contact Jp Gellermann at 772-462-1938 or email me at Jgeller@ifas.ufl.edu

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