Contacts:

Eva A. Peterson

Project Manager

(850) 595-3118 (direct)

eapeters@co.escambia.fl.us

If any individual or group is interested in learning more about the Optional Sector Plan please contact Margarett Archie at (850) 595-3460 to schedule a meeting time.

* A hard copy of the materials can be viewed at the downtown Public Library.

Items of Interest

Notice of Intent & Statement of Intent (07/21/10)

Florida Department of Community Affairs

Code of Ordinances (Comp Plan & LDC)

Customer Survey

Optional Sector Plan

The optional sector plan process was established as an alternative to the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) process, pursuant to F.S. § 163.3245. Sector plans approved through comprehensive plan amendments will be initiated by the local government in agreement with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).

The Detailed Specific Area Plan (DSAP) Boundary was approved by the BCC at the April 8, 2010 meeting. The conceptual long term buildout overlay was incorporated into the EAR Based Amendments. The Adoption Package was approved by the BCC at the June 3, 2010 BCC meeting to be transmitted to the DCA. The Notice of Intent & Statement of Intent was received July 21, 2010.

Sector Plan Portion of EAR Adoption Package

Map-Optional Sector Plan

For more information on the optional sector plan process please click the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) link on the right.

OPTIONAL SECTOR PLAN SCHEDULE
Escambia County has contracted with Miller, Sellen, Connor & Walsh, Inc. (MSCW) in the preparation of an Optional Sector Plan pursuant to F.S. § 163.3245.

Status Report

Completed Alternative Land Use Plan
Developed the Trend Analysis - representing a pattern of development based on our current trends.
Developed the Sector Profile.
Executed the formal agreement for authorization with the Department of Community Affairs on April 3rd, 2008.

Archive of Recent Meetings:

Alternative Land Use Presentation from November 19, 2008
The alternative land use plans represent choices for the future land use patterns compared to the existing trend analysis shown in April 2008. The Trend Analysis reflected a land use pattern of development based upon past and existing trends. If we were to keep developing at the same pattern the Trend Analysis reflects the results. The Alternatives are intended to represent what could happen over the planning horizon.
November 19, 2008 Public Workshop Comments
Trend Plan Presentation from April 16, 2008 Workshop
April 16, 2008 Workshop Agenda
MSCW Overview from March 10, 2008 Workshop
Explanatory Workshop March 10, 2008
Explanatory Workshop January 22, 2008

Milestone Key Dates

05/06/07	DCA reserves a place for Escambia County to complete the Sector Plan
08/08/07	Project Manager issued “Notice to Proceed” to MSCW
09/13/07	RPC held official Scoping Meeting
10/04/07	Approved Memorandum of Understanding with the development group
10/15/07	Regional Planning Council approves of the Optional Sector and forwards a favorable recommendation to the DCA
10/30-31/08	Stakeholder Interviews
1/22/08	Public Explanatory Workshop held at Ransom Middle School
3/10/08	Public hearing to approve the formal agreement between Escambia County and the DCA
04/08	Completed Trend Analysis
04/16/08	Public Explanatory Workshop held at Ransom Middle School
06/08	Working on Sector Plan Alternatives
10/08	Expected dates for next Public Workshops
03/09	Sector Plan Alternatives completed
08/09	Final conceptual overlay district complete
09/09	Review of goals, objectives and policies
10/09	Transmittal hearing has been delayed until after the adoption of the EAR Based Amendments.

Note: The information on this page is based on best available data, and is provided for information purposes only. Updates will be done as more current data becomes available.

Webpage updated July 27, 2010