(A)

The City of Tarpon Springs Board of Adjustment is hereby established.

(B)

The membership, terms of office and procedure shall be as follows:

(1)

The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five members and two alternate members appointed by the Board of Commissioners.

(2)

The term of office for Board of Adjustment members shall be for a period of three years with not more than two terms expiring in any one year.

(3)

Any member may be removed from office by a majority vote of the full membership of the Board of Commissioners without cause.

(4)

Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners for the unexpired term of any membership which becomes vacant.

(5)

The Board of Adjustment shall, by a majority vote of the full membership, adopt rules of procedure.

(6)

All meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be open to the public, and minutes of all proceedings shall be kept showing all evidence presented, the names and addresses of witnesses giving testimony, findings of fact, and the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or abstaining, such fact.

(7)

If any member of the Board of Adjustment finds that he has a conflict of interest as defined by state statute on any matter coming before the Board then that person shall disqualify themselves from the vote on and discussion of that matter. Appropriate forms shall be filled out and filed with the City Clerk and Collector.

(C)

Members of the Board of Adjustment shall receive no salaries or fees for their services, but may receive reasonable expenses while on official business as approved by the Board of Commissioners.

(D)

No member of the Board of Adjustment shall appear before the Board while acting as agent for any person upon matters which the Board of Adjustment has the authority to act.

(E)

The Planning and Zoning Director shall be responsible for coordinating the duties of the Board of Adjustment. All City employees shall furnish to the Board such available information as may be required to carry out its duties.

(F)

The powers and duties of the Board of Adjustment are established by Article XII, § 215.00 of this Code.

(Ord. 90-10, passed 5-1-90; Am. Ord. 93-33, passed 10-19-93; Am. Ord. 2016-09, passed 8-16-16)

(A)

The City of Tarpon Springs Planning and Zoning Board is hereby established.

(B)

The membership, terms of office and procedures shall be as follows:

(1)

The Planning and Zoning Board shall consist of seven members and one alternate member appointed by the Board of Commissioners.

(2)

The term of office for the Planning and Zoning Board members shall be for a period of three years.

(3)

Any member may be removed from office by a majority vote of the full membership of the Board of Commissioners without cause.

(4)

Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners for the unexpired term of any membership which becomes vacant.

(5)

The Planning and Zoning Board shall, by a majority vote of the full membership, adopt rules of procedure.

(6)

All meetings of the Planning and Zoning Board shall be kept open to the public, and minutes of all proceedings shall be kept showing all evidence presented, the names and addresses of witnesses giving testimony, findings of fact, and the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or abstaining, such fact.

(7)

If any member of the Planning and Zoning Board finds that he has a conflict of interest as defined by state statute on any matter coming before the Board then that person shall disqualify themselves from the vote on and discussion of that matter. Appropriate forms shall be filled out and filed with the City Clerk and Collector.

(C)

Members of the Planning and Zoning Board shall receive no salaries or fees for their services, but may receive reasonable expenses while on official business as approved by the Board of Commissioners.

(D)

No member of the Planning and Zoning Board shall appear before the Planning and Zoning Board or Board of Commissioners while acting as agent for any person upon matters which the Planning and Zoning Board has the authority to act.

(E)

The Planning and Zoning Board shall be the Local Planning Agency (LPA) for the City of Tarpon Springs.

(F)

The Planning and Zoning Director shall be responsible for coordinating the duties of the Planning and Zoning Board. All City employees shall furnish to the Board such available records or information as may be required to carry out its duties.

(G)

The powers and duties of the Planning and Zoning Board shall be as follows:

(1)

To conduct public hearings for the purpose of reviewing, commenting, and recommending to the Board of Commissioners matters or amendments related to the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the provisions of F.S. Ch. 163.

(2)

To make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding amendments to this Code.

(3)

To make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas, Conditional Uses, and Site Plans.

(4)

To conduct special planning studies as directed by the Board of Commissioners.

(Ord. 90-10, passed 5-1-90; Am. Ord. 93-33, passed 10-19-93)

(A)

The City of Tarpon Springs Historic Preservation Board is hereby established.

(B)

The membership, terms of office and procedures shall be as follows:

(1)

The Historic Preservation Board shall consist of five members and one alternate member appointed by the Board of Commissioners.

(2)

The term of office for Historic Preservation Board members shall be for a period of 4 years. The Board of Commissioners shall appoint several members thereof so that no more than two terms shall expire in any one year. Such members shall be eligible for multiple reappointments to the Historic Preservation Board.

(3)

Any member may be removed from office by a majority vote of the full membership of the Board of Commissioners without cause.

(4)

Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners for the unexpired term of any membership which becomes vacant.

(5)

The Historic Preservation Board shall, by a majority vote of the full membership, adopt rules of procedure.

(6)

Each member of the Historic Preservation Board shall be a resident of the City of Tarpon Springs and shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners on his or her demonstrated integrity, experience, and interest in the field of historic preservation.

(7)

The Director of Cultural and Community Affairs shall be an ex officio, non-voting member of the Historic Preservation Board.

(8)

A vote shall only be approved by a majority of the full membership of the Historic Preservation Board.

(9)

All meetings of the Historic Preservation Board shall be open to the public, and minutes of all proceedings shall be kept showing evidence presented, the names and addresses of witnesses giving testimony, findings of fact, and the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, such fact.

(10)

If any member of the Historic Preservation Board finds that he has a conflict of interest as defined by state statute on any matter coming before the Board, that person shall disqualify himself or herself from the vote and discussion on that matter. Appropriate forms shall be filled out and filed with the City Clerk and Collector.

(C)

Members of the Historic Preservation Board shall receive no salaries or fees for their services, but may receive reasonable expenses while on official business as approved by the Board of Commissioners.

(D)

No member of the Historic Preservation Board shall appear before the Board while acting as agent for any person on matters the Historic Preservation Board has the authority to act upon.

(E)

The Planning and Zoning Director shall be responsible for coordinating the duties of the Historic Preservation Board. All City employees shall furnish to the Board such available information as may be required to carry out its duties.

(F)

The powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Board shall be as follows:

(1)

To conduct special studies as directed by the Board of Commissioners to identify historically, architecturally, and archaeologically significant properties, structures, and areas that exemplify the cultural, social, economic, political, or architectural history of the nation, state, or city.

(2)

To recommend to the Board of Commissioners the designation of individual sites, districts, and archaeological sites that are historically or archaeologically significant.

(3)

To develop and recommend to the Board of Commissioners additional design guidelines for alterations to landmarks or buildings within historic districts.

(4)

To issue Certificates of Approval in accordance with the terms of this Article and thereby regulate alterations, new construction, relocation, and demolitions affecting designated properties.

(5)

To recommend to the Board of Commissioners amendments to this Code, the building codes and to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Tarpon Springs.

(6)

To establish and recommend to the Board of Commissioners additional guidelines, criteria and standards of approval for the issuance of Certificates of Approval.

(7)

To promote public awareness of historic and archaeological preservation.

(8)

To nominate landmark buildings, archaeological sites, and historic districts to the National Register of Historic Places.

(9)

To establish and recommend to the Board of Commissioners an awards program and marker program in order to foster continuing education.

(Ord. 90-10, passed 5-1-90; Am. Ord. 93-33, passed 10-19-93; Am. Ord. 95-28, passed 9-5-95; Am. Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-21-12)

The establishment, membership, procedures, and powers and duties of the Code Enforcement Board are established by Chapter 2, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Tarpon Springs.

(Ord. 90-10, passed 5-1-90; Am. Ord. 93-33, passed 10-19-93)

(A)

The Technical Review Committee (TRC) is hereby established for the purpose of providing for the professional and technical review of development applications.

(B)

The membership shall include the Director or his designee from the following City Departments:

(1)

Planning and Zoning.

(2)

Project Administration.

(3)

Utilities.

(4)

Fire.

(5)

Building.

(6)

Public Works.

(7)

Law Enforcement.

(C)

The TRC shall review the following development applications for compliance with the provisions of this Code, The Comprehensive Plan, and all applicable building codes:

(1)

Site Plans.

(2)

Subdivisions.

(3)

Conditional Uses.

(4)

Amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas.

(5)

Amendments to the Future Land Use Map Series.

(6)

Variances.

(7)

Vacations of Streets, Plats, or other property.

(8)

Temporary Uses.

(9)

All other applications assigned by the City Manager.

(D)

The TRC shall have the authority to approve temporary uses and site plans in accordance with the provisions of this Code.

(E)

Regular meetings of the TRC staff shall be held at least once per month, at an established time and place.

(F)

The TRC agenda shall be distributed to the members at least seven working days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.

(G)

The meetings shall be open to the public. Attendance of the applicant is not required.

(H)

The Planning and Zoning Department shall be responsible for the following:

(1)

Agenda preparation and distribution.

(2)

Chairing the meeting.

(3)

Recording minutes.

(4)

Notification to applicants of the regularly scheduled date, time, and place for consideration of the applications.

(5)

Written notification to applicants of the outcome of the TRC review.

(Ord. 90-10, passed 5-1-90; Am. Ord. 93-33, passed 10-19-93; Am. Ord. 2017-35, passed 2-6-18)

(A)

The City of Tarpon Springs Planning and Zoning Department is hereby created.

(B)

The Planning and Zoning Department shall report to the City Manager.

(C)

The Planning and Zoning Department shall perform functions relative to the administration of the Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable building codes as determined by the City Manager.

(Ord. 90-10, passed 5-1-90; Am. Ord. 93-33, passed 10-19-93)