§ 2-25-1. Local planning agency.

(a)

This section shall be applicable within the unincorporated areas of the county.

(b)

Pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 163.3174 of the Florida Statutes (Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975) the county planning commission is hereby designated and established as the local planning agency for the unincorporated territory of the county.

(c)

All meetings of the local planning agency shall be public meetings and all agency records shall be public records. The local planning agency shall encourage public participation.

(d)

The board of county commissioners shall appropriate funds at its discretion to the local planning agency for expenses necessary in the conduct of its work. The local planning agency may, in order to accomplish the purposes and activities required by the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975, expend all sums so appropriated and other sums made available for use from fees, gifts, state or federal grants, state or federal loans, and other sources; provided acceptance of loans or grants must be approved by the board of county commissioners.

(Ord. No. 76-5, §§ 1—4, 6-29-76)

Cross reference

Administration, Ch. 2-2.