Objective 2.13.2. - School Locational Criteria.

Locate schools concurrent with development and the provision of public facilities. (Refer to Objective 11.1.5 and associated policies.)

Policy 2.13.2.1. New and proposed schools shall locate in areas where adequate public facilities, e.g., roads, potable water and sanitary sewer, exist or where adequate facilities are budgeted for in the appropriate Capital Improvements Program, except in cases of overriding public interest, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners or where any entity installs or constructs the necessary public facilities in conjunction with the construction of the school.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

Ensure adequate public facilities for the proposed school site are in place at the time of use of the school through the development review process.

Policy 2.13.2.2. Coordinate with the School Board on large residential project reviews to consider school site dedication to meet new and future educational demands.

Implementation Mechanism(s):

(a)

County coordination through the development review process.

(b)

Manatee County cooperation with the School Board in efforts to study and implement innovative methods to address the educational infrastructure needs.

Policy 2.13.2.3. Public Educational Facilities shall be allowable uses in all future land use categories and corresponding zoning districts, except heavy industrial, conservation and preservation categories subject to compliance with applicable development standards. However, Public Educational Facilities may be allowed in those future land use categories at the discretion of Manatee County Government.

(Ord. No. 16-23, § 6(Exh. D), 9-19-16; Ord. No. 17-13 , § 3, 9-3-17)