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The Planning Division's function is to help answer general questions from citizens about Comprehensive plan issues; zoning and land issues; setbacks; Special Exception issues; Variances; Annexations; Subdivision development and Commercial project review. Grants are applied for to help augment the City’s general funds. Past grants applied for include:
- St. Johns River Water Management District -- Baffle boxes, master storm water plan, reuse feasibility plan and purchase of master storm water retention tracts
- Department of Environmental Protection -- baffle boxes, surface water runoff depressions construction, and the purchase of master storm water retention areas
- FEMA -- grant to master storm water retention area tracts;
- Beautification grants
- Department of Justice -- grants for new officers and School Resource Officers
- DCA -- grants for emergency management control center
- New bullet proof vests for the Police Department
- Community Development Block Grant -- funds for low income neighborhood improvements such as Shepard Park Acres
Comprehensive Plan:
- Prepare Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Evaluation and Appraisal reports
- Work with applicants in preparing proposed changes
- Update the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) after approval by City Council
- Submit changes to the Department of Community Affairs for review
- EAR Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
- Water Supply Facility Work Plan
Zoning
- Prepare information for the Planning Commission and City Council on re-zoning issues
- Work with applicants in preparing for rezoning changes
Special Exceptions
- Work with applicants to prepare documentation
- Prepare work packages for the Planning Commission
- Act as a liaison to the Planning Commission
Annexations
- Work the applicant in preparing applications
- Submit review packages to City and County staff
- Work with the County on potential Joint Planning Area issues
Subdivision and commercial site plan review:
- Work with developers and city staff to enforce the provisions of the Rockledge Land Development regulations
- Supply support information to the Planning Commission and City Council
- Review for compliance with the Land Development Regulations
Grants:
- Work with department heads and City Council on city-wide projects where grants can be obtained
- Help city Boards with their requested grant needs as directed
- Maintain required documentation for the life of a grant
Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS)
- Create maps for projects as needed and directed
- Update FLUM, Zoning and street mapping
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