Legislation Details

File #: 26-0072    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: General Agenda
File created: 7/8/2026 In control: Special Meeting
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action:
Title: First Reading of Ordinance 597 - Charter Section 5.04 Summary: It is the Charter Review Committee's recommendation that Section 5.04 of the Belleair Charter be removed. The Planning and Zoning Board is the only board required by the Town Charter and the language is redundant and unnecessary because Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes, requires the Town to appoint a local planning agency. The changes will take effect upon results of the referendum in November.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 597- 5.04 Charter FINAL.pdf, 2. Ordinance No. 597 BIE re Charter 5.04.pdf

Summary

To: Town Commission

From: Gay Lancaster, Town Manager

Date: 7/14/2026

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First Reading of Ordinance 597 - Charter Section 5.04

 

Summary:

It is the Charter Review Committee’s recommendation that Section 5.04 of the Belleair Charter be removed. The Planning and Zoning Board is the only board required by the Town Charter and the language is redundant and unnecessary because Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes, requires the Town to appoint a local planning agency. The changes will take effect upon results of the referendum in November.

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Recommendation: Staff recommends approval

 

Proposed Motion: Move approval of Ordinance 597 amending Charter Section 5.04 on first reading.