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Leon CountyBoard of County Commissioners

Cover Sheet for Agenda #17

June 14, 2016

To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board

From: Vincent S. Long, County Administrator

Title: First of Two Public Hearings to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Leon County Land Development Code to Allow Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges in the Rural Zoning District

County Administrator Review and Approval:

Vincent S. Long, County Administrator

Department/Division Review:

Alan Rosenzweig, Deputy County Administrator Ken Morris, Assistant County Administrator David McDevitt, Director, Development Support and Environmental Management

Lead Staff/Project Team:

Ryan Culpepper, Director, Development ServicesRyan Guffey, Concurrency Mgt. Planner, Development Services

Fiscal Impact: This item has no fiscal impact to the County.

Staff Recommendation:Option #1: Conduct the first of two required Public Hearings to consider proposed amendments

to the Leon County Land Development Code (Attachment #1) to allow outdoor sport shooting ranges in the Rural zoning district and schedule the second and final Public Hearing for July 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board

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Title: First of Two Public Hearings to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Leon County Land Development Code to Allow Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges in the Rural Zoning District June 14, 2016

Report and Discussion Background: On July 7, 2015, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adopted an Ordinance amending the Rural zoning district (Ordinance 15-08). The amendment to the Rural zoning district was in response to direction by the Board, as well as response to proposed amendments to the Rural Future Land Use (FLU) Category of the Comprehensive Plan. On September 23, 2014, the Board approved a Settlement Agreement as a result of litigation involving the Keep It Rural Coalition (KIRC), Thelma Crump, and Leon County concerning a proposed development within the Rural zoning district. One of the terms of the Settlement Agreement required the County to consider amendments to the Rural FLU category to determine whether commercial development was appropriate on properties designated “Rural” on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. An application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Rural FLU Category was submitted by the KIRC on September 26, 2014. The amendment addressed the Board’s Strategic Initiative to “protect the rural character of our Rural Land Use Category” that was adopted by the Board on January 27, 2015. Ordinance 15-08 was reviewed by the Department of Development Support and Environmental Management (DSEM) Citizen’s User Group prior to adoption by the Board. The Citizen’s User Group recommended that outdoor sport shooting ranges be considered as an allowable use in the Rural zoning district. Due to agenda deadlines, staff was only able to complete a preliminary review of other jurisdictions to determine how they addressed the location and standards for outdoor sport shooting ranges before the proposed Ordinance went to the Board in July 2015. The review revealed a lack of consistency among other jurisdictions with regard to the development of locational standards for outdoor sport shooting ranges. As a result, staff did not include outdoor sport shooting ranges in Ordinance 15-08 amending the Rural zoning district. However, the July 7, 2015 agenda item for the referenced Ordinance noted that staff would continue to analyze the development of locational standards for outdoor sport shooting ranges and bring back a recommendation to the Board later in the year. Staff received authorization from the Board to proceed with drafting a proposed Ordinance at their meeting on December 8, 2015. Analysis: The Rural zoning district contains specific standards for non-residential uses or activities. Some non-residential uses continue to be allowed at major intersections, while other retail uses (as part of a bona-fide agricultural operation) are allowed in the Rural district provided the uses are functionally related to or supportive of agriculture, silviculture or natural resource based use. Rural commercial that is functionally supportive of agricultural, silvicultural, or natural resource base is allowed at some intersections, provided development standards can be met. This provides greater certainty and predictability with regard to where non-residential uses can occur in the Rural district. A select number of non-residential uses and activities are identified as restricted uses in the Rural zoning district due to their increased potential for adverse impacts to adjacent properties.


Title: First of Two Public Hearings to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Leon County Land Development Code to Allow Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges in the Rural Zoning District June 14, 2016 Restricted uses have additional development standards that must be addressed prior to approval. These standards and restrictions were established to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and to address the Board’s Strategic Priority to “protect the rural character of the Rural Land Use Category.” Therefore, staff recommends that outdoor sport shooting ranges may be allowed as a restricted use in Rural. An outdoor sport shooting range has never been specifically listed as an allowed use within the Rural zoning district. An outdoor sport shooting range could be expected to have some adverse impacts such as noise, traffic and safety concerns. As a result, any proposed Ordinance to allow outdoor sport shooting ranges in the Rural zoning district will need to include the development of site-specific standards to mitigate the anticipated off-site impacts to adjacent and nearby property owners. Existing outdoor sport shooting ranges were taken into consideration during the drafting of the Ordinance. There are only two (2) outdoor shooting ranges in Leon County. One is located in the Apalachicola National Forest (located in the Rural zoning district). The other is a private shooting range on Oak Ridge Road, which is located in the Urban Fringe zoning district and would not be affected by any proposed amendments to the Rural district. Both outdoor shooting ranges are considered to be legally non-conforming uses, as the use is currently not allowed in either zoning district. Staff has drafted an Ordinance amending Section 10-1.101 “Definitions” and Section 10-6.612 “Rural zoning district” of the Leon County Land Development Code (LDC) to include outdoor sport shooting ranges as a restricted use in the Rural zoning district (Attachment #1). A restricted use requires review pursuant to the Type “C” site and development plan review process with final disposition by the Board at a duly noticed Public Hearing. Staff presented the draft Ordinance to the KIRC and Tall Timbers. KIRC specifically noted concerns about the impact of an outdoor sport shooting range on the rural character of Leon County, including the impacts of noise and safety on surrounding properties. KIRC, through their representation on the DSEM Citizen’s User Group, provided specific restrictions to mitigate the anticipated impact. Tall Timbers noted concern about the possible ramifications of the Ordinance for hunting leases on plantation property. Shooting ranges ancillary to hunting plantations have been specifically exempted from the proposed Ordinance. Buffer requirements, access management criteria, hours of operation for all restricted uses, and a minimum 500’ setback from all property lines has been included in the proposed Ordinance to mitigate adverse impacts from noise, lighting, and related issues. DSEM Citizen’s User Group Comments and Recommendations The Ordinance went through numerous revisions in order to meet the requirements of State Statute and to incorporate the recommendations of the KIRC; therefore, the DSEM Citizen’s User Group was convened to review each draft at meetings on February 16, April 18 and May 17, 2016. During this process, the County Attorney’s Office determined that Leon County is statutorily preempted from regulating certain aspects of outdoor sport shooting ranges, which limited the number of proposed revisions to the Ordinance. The User Group recommended the


Title: First of Two Public Hearings to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Leon County Land Development Code to Allow Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges in the Rural Zoning District June 14, 2016 Board approve the final draft of the Ordinance that was presented to them at the May 17th meeting. Comprehensive Plan Consistency Determination The Planning Department has reviewed the proposed Ordinance and found it consistent with the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan (Attachment #2). The proposed Ordinance is scheduled for consistency review by the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission at a Public Hearing on June 7, 2016. Due to Board agenda deadlines, the recommendation from the Planning Commission will be provided at the Board’s first Public Hearing. Public Notification The Public Hearing has been publicly noticed consistent with the requirements of Florida Statutes (Attachment #3). Options: 1. Conduct the first of two required Public Hearings to consider proposed amendments to the

Leon County Land Development Code (Attachment #1) to allow outdoor sport shooting ranges in the Rural zoning district and schedule the second and final Public Hearing for July 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

2. Conduct the first of two required Public Hearings to consider proposed amendments to the Leon County Land Development Code to allow outdoor sport shooting ranges in the Rural zoning district and do not schedule the second and final Public Hearing for July 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

3. Board direction. Recommendation: Option #1. Attachments: 1. Proposed Ordinance 2. Consistency Memorandum from PLACE 3. Legal Advertisement


Attachment #1 Page 1 of 6

ORDINANCE NO. 16- _______ 1

2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY 3 COMMISSIONERS OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING 4 CHAPTER 10, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE 5 CODE OF LAWS OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING 6 SECTION 10-1.101, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 10-7 6.612, RURAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO ALLOW OUTDOOR 8 SPORT SHOOTING RANGES AS A RESTRICTED USE; 9 PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR 10 SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11

12 WHEREAS, the intent of the Rural Zoning District is to maintain and promote agriculture, 13 silviculture and natural resource based activities, to preserve natural systems and ecosystem 14 functions and to protect the scenic vistas and pastoral development patterns that typify Leon 15 County’s rural areas; and 16 17 WHEREAS, Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges are a type of active recreation that is 18 functionally related to a natural resource-based activity; and 19 20 WHEREAS, Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges are a type of use that assist in promoting a 21 natural resource based activity; and, 22 23 WHEREAS, Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges shall be regulated as a Restricted Use; and, 24 25 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LEON COUNTY, 26 FLORIDA: 27 28 SECTION 1. Section 10-1.101 of Article I of Chapter 10 of the Code of Laws of Leon County, 29 Florida, entitled “Definitions” is hereby amended to include the following new definition: 30 31 Sec. 10-1.101. Definitions. 32 33

* * * 34 35 Outdoor Sport Shooting Range shall mean an area designed and operated for the use of 36 rifles, shotguns, pistols, silhouettes, skeet, trap, black powder, or any other similar type of 37 sport shooting. 38 39

* * * 40 41 SECTION 2. Section 10-6.612 of Article VI of Chapter 10 of the Code of Laws of Leon County, 42 Florida, entitled “Rural zoning district,” is hereby amended to read as follows: 43 44

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Sec. 10-6.612. Rural zoning district. 1

1. District Intent 2. Allowable District Location The intent of the Rural zoning district is to maintain and promote agriculture, silviculture, and natural resource-based activities, preserve natural systems and ecosystem functions, and protect the scenic vistas and pastoral development patterns that typify Leon County’s rural areas. Allowable land uses within this district include agriculture, silviculture, ecotourism based activities, very low density residential, community and passive recreational facilities, and some forms of active recreation as a restricted use. Non-residential uses, with the exception of community and passive recreational facilities, that are not functionally related to and supportive of agriculture, silviculture and other natural resource-based activities shall be prohibited within the Rural zoning district. This district is not intended to accommodate commercial activities designed to service basic household needs of area residents. Rural commercial uses, as well as restricted uses, may be allowed in this district but shall be limited to the locational and design standards as noted herein. Due to the need to protect and preserve existing Rural lands from fragmentation and to promote infill and redevelopment within the Urban Services Area and Rural Communities, urban services are not planned or programmed for this area. Design standards and development standards for non-residential development and restricted uses, as noted herein, shall be required to prevent encroachment and fragmentation of agricultural uses as well as to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses.

The district may only be located within areas designated Rural on the Future Land Use Map.

PERMITTED, PROHIBITED, AND RESTRICTED USES

3. Principal Uses 4. Prohibited Uses 5. Restricted Uses

6. Rural Accessory Uses Functionally Related to Bona-Fide Agriculture, Silviculture or Natural Resource-Based Activities

(1) Agricultural (2) Silviculture (3) Wholesale Trade: Farm-product

raw materials (4) Wholesale Nursery Products (5) Rural commercial (6) Community services (7) Low-density residential (single,

two-family, or manufactured home)

(8) Passive recreation (9) Light infrastructure (10) Cemeteries

(1) Manufacturing (2) Extraction and bottling of mineral or springwater – wholesale (3) High Pressure well stimulation/Acid Fracturing and/or Hydraulic Fracturing (4) Gas stations, fuel oil and liquefied petroleum products (5) Convenience stores (6) Grocery stores (7) General merchandise sales (8) Drug stores (9) Automotive repair (10) Motor vehicle racing tracks/amusement parks (11) Heavy Infrastructure (with the exception of those listed under restricted uses) (12) Active recreation (with the exception of those listed under restricted uses) (13) Other uses which are not functionally supportive of and accessory to established agricultural, silvicultural or

natural resource-based activities within the Rural zoning district.

(1) Mining (2) Landscape counseling and

planning (3) Airports, flying fields and services (4) Camps and recreational vehicle

parks (5) Botanical and zoological gardens (6) Archaeological historical sites (7) Commercial kennels (8) Veterinary clinics (9) Riding academies/livery or

boarding stables (10) Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges

Pursuant to Section 823.14, F.S., a bona-fide farm operation shall be exempt from local regulation, ordinance, rule or policy that prohibits, restricts, regulates or otherwise limits activities of a bona-fide farm operation on land classified as agricultural land pursuant to s. 193.461 FS. Pursuant to Section 823.14(3)(b), F.S., “farm operation” shall mean all conditions or activities which occur on a farm in connection with that farm’s products.

2 7. Development Standards Use Category a. Lot area

(acres) b. Minimum lot

frontage

c. Front yard setback

d. Corner yard setback

e. Side yard setback

f. Rear Yard Setback

g. Maximum percent impervious surface area

h. Maximum height at building envelope perimeter

i. Maximum height per additional setback

j. Total maximum height

Low Density Residential

10 acres minimum

15 feet

30 feet 30 feet 20 feet 50 feet 30 35 feet 1’/1’ Not applicable



Rural Commercial 3.0 acres

minimum; 5.0 acres maximum*

40 feet 50 feet building, 50 feet parking

50 feet building, 50 feet parking



30 35 feet 1’/1’ 45 feet

Community Services

3.0 acres minimum; 5.0

acres maximum

40 feet 50 feet building, 50 feet parking




30 35 feet 1’/1’ 45 feet

Restricted Uses; Passive Recreation Facilities

3.0 acres minimum

Not applicable 50 feet building, 50 feet parking;

unless otherwise specified in

subsection 10

50 feet building, 50 feet parking;


subsection 10



subsection 10



subsection 10

30 35 feet 1’/1’ 45 feet

Comp. Plan Policy 2.1.9 Subdivision

0.5 acres minimum

15 feet 25 feet 25 feet 15 feet 50 feet

30 35 feet 1’/1’ Not applicable

1 GENERAL NOTES: 2 1. If central sanitary sewer is not available, residential development shall provide no less than 0.50 acre of buildable area. Nonresidential development and community service facilities are limited to a maximum of 900 gallons of wastewater flow per day. Refer to sanitary 3

Sewer Policy 2.1.12 of the Comprehensive Plan for additional requirements. 4 2. Refer to the Environmental Management Act (EMA) for information pertaining to the regulation of environmental features (preservation/conservation features), stormwater management requirements, etc. 5 3. Refer to the Concurrency Management Ordinance for information pertaining to the availability of capacity for certain public facilities (roads, schools, parks, etc.). 6 7 Footnotes: 8 * If subdivision is proposed to create the rural commercial parcel, then the remaining portion of the property shall meet the minimum lot size standards noted herein. 9 10 8. Development Standards for Community Service uses:

Community Service uses shall also be subject to the buffer zone standards (section 10-7.522), the parking and loading requirements (Subdivision 3 of Division 5 of Article VII) and applicable design standards outlined in subsection 11 of this section.

(1) Single structure: 5,000 gross square feet maximum (2) Site area: 3 acres minimum; Maximum of 5 acres

9. Rural Commercial Intersection Location Standards: The intersection location standard is intended to group rural commercial activities toward intersections to provide access and to prevent fragmentation of agricultural uses.

(1) Major Function: Provide sales and services functionally related to and supportive of agriculture, silviculture and natural resource-based activities.

(2) Location: On or near the intersection (access within 330 feet of the centerline of the intersection) of an arterial/arterial or arterial/major collector roadway

(3) Site area: 3.0 acres minimum with a maximum of 5.0 acres per quadrant

(4) Allowable building square footage: Maximum of 10,000 gross square feet per intersection (only 2 quadrants per intersection may be developed for rural commercial). Single structure limited to a maximum of 5,000 gross square feet



10. Development standards for restricted uses.

All proposed restricted uses shall meet the applicable provisions of Section 10-6.611 (Special Exception uses and Restricted uses); the applicable design standards noted in subsection 11 of this section; the buffer zone standards (section 10-7.522); and, the parking and loading requirements (Subdivision 3 of Division 5 of Article VII). All restricted uses shall be limited to a maximum building area of 2,000 gross square feet per acre with no more than 5,000 gross square feet of retail commercial or office space. The following restricted uses require satisfaction of additional criteria: (1) Mining activities.

a. All mining activities as defined on the schedule of permitted uses must meet the specific development standards, as follows upon review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners following a duly noticed public hearing. This includes NAICS items 212321 and 212324.

b. A plan must be submitted demonstrating protection of adjacent properties and public interest which shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. The mining activity, all accessory uses and structures, internal roadways, and driveways onto the adjacent streets shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from the perimeter property boundaries or 200 feet from

the nearest off-site residence, residential zoning district, or subdivision intended primarily for residential land use, whichever distance is greater. This setback standard may be reduced if less of a setback is approved in writing by the adjacent property owner or owners prior to site plan approval or if the adjacent property is also used as a mining activity.

2. A plan of vehicular access to and from the site demonstrating that heavy trucks and equipment will not travel on that portion of a local or minor collector street with frontage containing residential land use, zoned for residential land use, or containing subdivision lots intended primarily for residential land use. For purposes of this requirement, local and minor collector streets shall be those identified in the local government Comprehensive Plan and the Tallahassee-Leon County Long Range Transportation Plan.

3. A land reclamation plan shall be submitted demonstrating that upon termination of the activity the land shall be returned to a condition that will allow an effective reuse comparable to surrounding properties. 4. Fencing requirement: All areas proposed for use in open-pit mining operations and/or construction and demolition debris disposal must be secured by a fence, unless the area is determined by the county

administrator or designee to be a reclaimed open-pit mine. The fence must be at least four feet in height with openings that will reject the passage of a seven-inch diameter sphere. The fence must be equipped with a gate which shall remain locked when workers or employees of the land owner or mining company are not present at the site. At every gate or access point, at least one sign must be posted which states, in at least four-inch tall letters, "Danger," "Keep Out," "No Trespassing," or similar language indicate that there may be hazardous conditions on the premises.

(2) Camps and recreational vehicle parks (NAICS 721211 and 721214). a. All camps and recreational vehicle parks must meet the specific development standards, as follows upon review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners following a duly noticed public hearing. A plan must be

submitted demonstrating protection of adjacent properties and public interest which shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Sanitary facilities shall be provided. 2. Not more than five campsites per gross acre shall be provided. 3. Individual campsites, roadways, and accessory structures shall be located to meet the minimum building setback standards from the exterior property lines of the campground.

(3) Airports, flying fields and services a. All airports, flying fields and services must meet the specific development standards as noted in this section and as required by state or federal law, and shall require review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners following a duly noticed public hearing.

(4) Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges a. This subsection shall not apply to personal firearm use on private property or to businesses that operate an outdoor sport shooting range as an ancillary use to a legal, principal use, such as but not limited to, a hunting

plantation, timber plantation, or special event venue. b. All outdoor sport shooting ranges must meet the specific development standards as noted in this section, and shall require a Type “C” review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners following a duly noticed public hearing. c. All outdoor sport shooting ranges must demonstrate protection of adjacent properties and the public interest which shall include, but not limited to the following: 1. An outdoor sport shooting range shall not be located within an unrecorded or recorded subdivision or in the Residential Preservation Overlay District. 2. No outdoor sport shooting range shall be permitted within 500 feet of the property line. 3. The firing lines shall be oriented to minimize off site impacts, including but not limited to noise and safety of existing structures and roadways. 4. Access to a Canopy Road shall be subject to Article VI, Division 7 of the LDC. 5. A minimum of a Type D Buffer and 15 foot high berm behind the line of fire/targets shall be constructed. 6. Leon County encourages the use of the National Rifle Association’s Range Source Book for best practices. 7. Leon County encourages compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Best Management Practices for Environmental Stewardship of Florida Shooting Ranges. 8. Leon County encourages outdoor sport shooting ranges to have Range Safety Officers on the premises during the hours of operation.



9. To ensure compatibility with the surrounding area, additional site specific conditions may be imposed, such as but not limited to conditions related to noise reduction and safety.

11. Site Design Criteria. Rural commercial uses, as well as restricted uses, may be allowed in this district but shall be limited to the locational and design standards as noted herein. (1) A plan and supporting narrative must be submitted pursuant to the applicable site and development plan process outlined in Article VII that demonstrates compliance, as applicable, with the following:

a. Freestanding onsite signs shall be limited to monument-style signs and the sign base shall be consistent with the materials and design context of the primary onsite building. Signs shall be illuminated with externally mounted lighting focused on the sign in a manner that limits off-site illumination. Internally illuminated signs and pole signs are prohibited. For sites not located at intersections, onsite ground signs shall be limited to no more than 32 square feet in area and limited to no more than 10 feet in height.

b. Building design standards including any proposed accessory buildings and structures shall reflect or compliment the local vernacular architectural style. Building facade treatments and materials shall provide architectural interest through, but not limited to: the utilization of fenestration that allows for natural surveillance and gabled or parapet roof treatments.

c. On-site lighting including 24-hour security lighting shall be wall mounted with illumination focused on the building in a manner that limits off-site illumination, consistent with the “Dark Sky Friendly” guidelines. d. All exterior lighting shall have recessed bulbs and filters which conceal the source of illumination. No wall or roof mounted flood or spot lights used as general grounds lighting are permitted. Security lighting is permitted. e. Lighting at the property line (six feet above ground) adjacent to residential uses shall not exceed 0.1 footcandles. f. Lighting for parking areas shall not exceed 15 feet in height as measured from average grade to the light fixture. g. Perimeter buffering and/or fencing requirements shall be based on the density of the adjacent residential uses. If the adjacent residential density is 0.5 dwelling units per acre or greater, a Type C buffer shall be required. A

wooden buffer fence may be utilized on sites where the required vegetative buffer cannot be established based on site limitations or constraints. h. The trash collection dumpster shall be accessible to waste collection vehicles, and shall be located in the side or rear setback area of the onsite principle building. The dumpster shall be screened with a material and design

treatment consistent with the building façade of the principle building. i. All appurtenant mechanical and electrical equipment, outside collection/drop-off/storage areas, and other accessory or ancillary structures shall be screened from public view. The screening material shall be consistent with

the materials and design context of the primary onsite building. j. The site design shall integrate internal and where appropriate external pedestrian circulation and interconnection including the accommodation of bike circulation were applicable. k. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 am to 10:00 8:00 pm. l. To ensure compatibility, other site design treatments and considerations may be applicable to the proposed use and shall be identified during the proposed project's application review meeting.



SECTION 4. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of 1 this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, as of the effective date of this 2 Ordinance, except to the extent of any conflicts with the Tallahassee-Leon County 3 Comprehensive Plan, as amended, which provisions shall prevail over any parts of this 4 Ordinance which are inconsistent, either in whole or in part, with the Comprehensive Plan. 5 6 SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this 7 article is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, 8 such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding 9 shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. 10 11 SECTION 6. Effective date. This ordinance shall be effective according to law. 12 13 14 DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, 15 Florida, this ____ day of _____________, 2016. 16 17 18 LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA 19

20 21 BY: ____________________________________ 22

BILL PROCTOR, CHAIRMAN 23 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 24 25

26 ATTEST: 27 BOB INZER, CLERK OF THE COURT 28 AND COMPTROLLER 29 LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA 30 31 32 BY: ___________________________ 33 34 APPROVED AS TO FORM: 35 LEON COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 36 37 38 BY: ____________________________ 39 HERBERT W.A. THIELE, ESQ. 40 COUNTY ATTORNEY 41 42



•••••• TALLAHASSEE-LEON COUNTY

555555PLANNING :::::: DEPARTMENT PLACE -PLANNING,LANDMANAGEt1ENT ... , C011MUNITY ENHANCEMENT MEMORANDUM

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TO: Ryan Guffey, Concurrency Management Planner, Development Services Division Leon County Department of Development Services and Environmental Management

FROM: Susan Denny, Senior Planner, Land Use Planning Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department

THRU: Russell Snyder, Administrator, Land Use Planning Division Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department

DATE: May 23,2016

SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review of Proposed Ordinance Establishing Outdoor Sport Shooting Ranges as a Restricted Use in the Rural Zoning District

Description of the Proposed Ordinance:

The proposed ordinance would amend Sections 10-L101 and 10-6.612 of the Leon County Land Development Code (LDC) to add the use of outdoor sport shooting ranges as an allowable restricted use within the rural zoning district. In addition to the general site design standards for restrictive uses in the Rural zoning district, outdoor shooting ranges would also be required to adhere to the following review requirements and development standards:

• Outdoor sport shooting ranges shall require a Type "C" site plan, which requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners following a duly noticed public hearing.

• Outdoor sport shooting ranges must demonstrate protection of adjacent properties and the public interest, which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

o An outdoor sport shooting range shall not be located within an unrecorded or recorded subdivision or in the Residential Preservation Overlay District;

o No outdoor sport shooting range shall be permitted within 500 feet from all property lines;

o Access to a Canopy Road shall be subject to Article VI, Division 7 of the LDC .; o Firing lines shall be oriented to minimize off site impacts, including but not limited to

noise and safety of existing structures and roadways; o A minimum of a Type D Buffer and 15 foot high berm behind the line of fire/targets

shall be constructed; o Use of National Rifle Association's Range Source Book for best practices shall be

encouraged; o The use of Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) Best

Management Practices for shooting ranges shall be encouraged;


Attachment #2 Page 2 of 3Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review of Proposed Ordinance Establishing Outdoor Sport Shooting

Ranges as a Restricted Use in the Rural Zoning District

o Leon County encourages outdoor sport shooting to have Range Safety Officers on premises during hours of operation; and

o To ensure compatibility with the surrounding area, additional site specific conditions may be imposed, such as but not limited to noise reduction and safety,

Analysis of Consistency with the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan

I. Land Use Element Policy 2.2.1[L] (See Attachment #1):

The Rural/Agricultural zoning district implements the Rural/Agricultural Future Land Use Map (FLUM) category in the Tallahassee/Leon County Plan. Land Use Element Policy 2.2.1 [L] states that "[t]he intent of the Rural category is to maintain and promote agriculture, silviculture, and natural resource-based activities, to preserve natural systems and ecosystem functions, and to protect the scenic vistas and pastoral development patterns that typify Leon County's rural areas."

The Comprehensive Plan defines recreation as either passive, i.e., nature oriented ( hiking, boat landings, neighborhood parks) or active, (swimming pools, ball fields, tennis courts) [See Comprehensive Plan Glossary]. An outdoor gun range is an active recreational use. Policy 2.2.1 states that active recreational uses may be permitted in the Rural/agricultural FLUM category provided that [the uses] are compatible with the natural and rural surrounding, and that active recreational uses "functionally are related to or supportive of agricultural, silviculture, natural resource and ecotourist activities". A gun range is a natural resource based active recreational use because its operation requires a multi-acre rural environment and is arguably integral to the rural way of life.

II. Land Use Element Policy 2.1.1.[L] (See Attachment #1):

Policy 2.1.1 [L ], which requires protection of existing residential areas from encroachment of incompatible uses that are destructive to the character and integrity of the residential environment. Specifically it requires "additional development requirements for community facility (active recreation) when adjoining low density residential areas that result in effective visual and sound buffering (either through vegetative buffering, or other design techniques) between the community facility and the low density residential uses."

The proposed ordinance implements the visual and sound buffering requirements as follows:

• The ordinance prohibiting outdoor firing ranges in subdivisions within a Residential Protection Overlay (RPO) [Sec. 10-6.612(10)(4)(c)(1)] to minimize the sight and sound impacts in residential areas;

• The ordinance prohibits sport shooting range within 500 feet from any property lines [Sec. 10-6.612(10)(4)(c)(2)] to reduce the site and sound impacts on adjacent property owners.

• The ordinance requires that firing lines shall be shall be oriented to minimize off site impacts , including but not limited to notice and safety of existing structures and roadways [Sec. 10-6.612(10)(4)(c)(3)]; and

• The ordinance requires a minimum of a Type D Buffer and 15 foot high berm behind the line of fire/targets shall be constructed to increase safety and mitigate noise. [Sec. 1 0-6.612(10)(4)(c)(5)]; and


Attachment #2 Page 3 of 3Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review of Proposed Ordinance Establishing Outdoor Sport Shooting

Ranges as a Restricted Use in the Rural Zoning District

• To ensure compatibility with the surrounding area, including light and sound impacts, additional site specific conditions may be imposed, such as but not limited to noise reduction and safety to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area [Sec. 10-6.612(10)(4)(c)(9)].

III. Conservation Element Policy 1.3.2 [C) (See Attachment #1):

The ordinance implements Policy 1.3.2[C] by requiring that proposed outdoor shooting ranges avoid or minimize access via a designated Canopy Road, consistent with the requirments of LDC. [Sec. 10-6.612(1 0)(4)( c)( 4)].

Finding of Consistency with the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan

Based on the findings above, the Planning Department finds the proposed Rural Outdoor Shooting Range Ordinance consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.



NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OR

CHANGE OF A LAND USE REGULATION

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, Florida (the "County") will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 14,2016, at 6:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as such matter may be heard, at the County Commission Chambers, 5th Floor, Leon County Courthouse, 30 I South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, to consider adoption of an ordinance entitled to wit:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 10, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 10-1.101, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 10-6.612, RURAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO ALLOW OUTDOOR SPORT SHOOTING RANGES AS A RESTRICTED USE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

All interested parties are invited to present their comments at the public hearing at the time and place set out above.

Anyone wishing to appeal the action of the Board with regard to this matter will need a record oft he proceedings and should ensure that a verbatim record is made. Such record should include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based, pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Mathieu Cavell or Facilities Management, Leon County Courthouse, 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 3230 I, by written request at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. Telephone: 850-606-5300 or 850-606-5000; 1-800-955-8771 (TTY), 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), or 711 via Florida Relay Service.

Copies of the ordinance may be inspected at the following locations during regular business hours:

Leon County Courthouse 301 S. Monroe St., 5th Floor Reception Desk

Tallahassee, FL 3230 I and

Leon County Clerk's Office 315 S. Calhoun Street, Room 750

Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Ad,:crttsc Jun~ 6, :!0 16

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