§ 3-9-51.1. Babcock community pattern book.

(a)

Pattern books may be submitted to define development parameters and design standards applicable within a defined site, area or subdistrict to establish some or all of the governing design parameters and standards, which may constitute waivers of submittal requirements and deviations, including but not limited to: setbacks, building heights, building orientation, parking, loading, landscaping, lighting, signage, density, intensity, lot sizes, coverages, and standards for roadway design and rights-of-way. Approval of pattern books shall be issued by the zoning official or designee (zoning official) upon finding that standards, waivers, and deviations are consistent with public health, safety and welfare. An amendment to an approved pattern book may be requested at any time, to be approved by the zoning official. Approval of pattern books and pattern book amendments shall not be unreasonably withheld, and if approval is not granted by the zoning official within thirty (30) days of submittal, the pattern book shall be subject to review and approval by the board of county commissioners. Where standards defined in an approved pattern book conflict with provisions of the Babcock Zoning Code or the County Code, the pattern book shall apply. Development in areas that are not subject to a pattern book shall be governed by the standards and provisions set forth in this Babcock Zoning Code. Approved pattern books shall be available for inspection at the community development department.

(b)

The initial pattern book, submitted to Charlotte County in July 2014, is hereby approved by the board of county commissioners on November 25, 2014.

(Ord. No. 2014-077, 1(Exh. A), 11-25-14)