Okaloosa County BOCC — July 15, 2015 — 6-1 Planning- PBB Annotated

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: GROWTH MANAGEMENT/PLANNING DIVISION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Planning Division is responsible for: • Administration of the Okaloosa County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code, a non- discretionary, state-mandated function intended to set general guidelines and principles for the growth and development of the County, including capital facilities and infrastructure planning. • Coordination of the County’s development review processes. • Coordination of the County’s floodplain management program as needed to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As of this writing, there are approximately 11,700 active flood insurance policies in the County with a premium value of roughly 5.5 million. • Coordination of the County’s participation in the NFIP Community Rating System which is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP requirements. Flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect reduced flood risk resulting from community actions toward meeting CRS goals. The County currently has a CRS classification of 5 which translates into a 25% savings for flood insurance policy holders. • Coordination of the Countywide (County and municipality) Local Mitigation Strategy which is a federal mandate requiring all local governments to develop hazard mitigation plans as a condition of receiving federal mitigation project grants under the pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation grant programs. • Primary liaison between the County and Eglin Air Force Base regarding land use and encroachment issues. REVENUE: The Planning Division is funded within the General Fund. Supporting revenue of the General Fund are ad valorem taxes, communications service tax, local business tax, permits and fees, state shared revenue, charges for services, miscellaneous revenue and transfers from other funds. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR: Ø Provided support to EDC/Gulf Power pre-certification for Bob Sikes Airport Ø Improved development project tracking system available on-line so that applicants, owners, and engineers can track the progress and status of development projects. Ø Provided staff support including agendas, staff reports, minutes, etc. to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, construction licensing boards, and other committees Ø Successfully coordinated CRS/Floodplain management review Ø Coordinated expedited permitting for expanding business in Bob Sikes Airport Industrial Park. PROGRAM GOAL: 1. To develop and implement short, medium, and long-range land use planning strategies, including associated regulatory programs, that ensure the County’s long term economic vitality, environmental health, and quality of life consistent with state land use legislation. 2. Implement a streamlined and efficient development review process that does not include unnecessary steps or superfluous requirements. 3. Enhance the ability of Eglin Air Force Base, the Eglin Reservation, and Hurlburt Field to continue and expand their military missions. 4. Maintain favorable insurance rates through continued participation in the NFIP Community Rating System. 5. Continue to ensure County and municipalities’ eligibility for disaster funding through oversight of Local Mitigation Strategy KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. Continue to improve the County’s Land Development Code. 2. Continue implementation of the 2009 Eglin Joint Land Use Study (JLUS). 3. Work with the Tri-County Community Partnership to identify opportunities to enhance the utility of the area’s military installations through shared use of resources, as feasible. 4. Maintain NFIP/CRS rating of 5 working within new CRS rules 5. Continue coordination of Loca