§ 24-169. Intents, purposes, and findings.

(a)

This article is intended to implement and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the county comprehensive plan.

(b)

The purpose of this article is to regulate the use and development of land so as to ensure that new development bears a proportionate share of the cost of capital expenditures necessary to provide parks in the county as contemplated by the county comprehensive plan.

(c)

The state legislature, through the enactment of F.S. §§ 163.3202 and 380.06(16), has sought to encourage local governments to enact impact fees as a part of their land development regulation program.

(d)

The park system of the county is designed and intended to provide recreational facilities and open space for all citizens of the county, in both unincorporated and incorporated areas. Therefore, placing a fair share of the burden of the cost of providing capital improvements and additions to the park system within municipal areas constitutes a county purpose.

(e)

All new residential construction within the county in both unincorporated and incorporated areas impacts the need for future improvements and expansions to the county park system. Accordingly, the provision by the county of expansions and additions to the regional park system benefits all residents of the county, including residents of municipalities, and is in the best interest of the public's health, safety, and welfare.

(Code 1982, § 1-15-32; Ord. No. 95-023, pt. A, 9-19-1995; Ord. No. 05-030, pt. M, 9-6-2005)