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ORDINANCE NO. 13-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING
SECTION 6.40 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH SECTION
IS ENTITLED"SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES", OF CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED
"ZONING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.12, ENTITLED
"SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS" OF CHAPTER 28 IN ORDER TO TRANSFER
AND AMEND THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN EXISTING SECTION
6.40; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND
PROCEDURES RELATING TO REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL OF USES AS
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND REVISING SECTIONS 10.30 AND 10.32 TO
BE CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW PROCESS; PROVIDING THAT ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS
OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT ARE REPEALED TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Section 6.40 of Chapter 28, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dania Beach, which Section is entitled "Special Exception Uses" is repealed in its
entirety. All references to Section 6.40 of Chapter 28 shall be changed to Section 10.12
of Chapter 28.
Section 2. That Section 10.12 of Chapter 28, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dania Beach, which section is entitled "Special Exceptions", is amended to read as
follows:
10.12 Special Exceptions.
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1a) Application requirements An application for approval of a
special exception shall be submitted to the Department on forms provided by
the-Department. The following is a list of the minimum re uirements to be
contained in an application for a special exception
1. Name address and telephone number of the applicant
or authorized representative for the applicant
2. A statement of ownership of the subject property or
proof of authorization to apply for a special exception
from the legal propqrty owner of the parcel proposed for
development
3. Survey of the subiect property,
4. Legal description of the subiect property.
5. A brief description of the development permit request
6. Existing use of the subiect property.
7. Proposed use of the subiect property,
8. Zoning of the subiect property,
9. Land use designation of the subiect property.
10. Zoning use and land use designation of lands within
seven hundred (700) feet of the subiect property.
11. Site plan of proposed development showing all
structures roadways Pathways parking areas utility
and exterior lig hti M installations landscaping on the
site, and all existing structures within one hundred (100)
feet of the subiect Property,
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u Fees and costs All applications for a special exception shall
be accompanied by an application fee as established by the city commission
as set forth in Section 8-3(h)b of the city's code In addition to the
application fee any additional costs incurred by the city, including review by
a consultant on behalf of the city or special advertising costs shall be paid
by the applicant and any other city costs pursuant to Section 9.60 of Chapter
28. Any additional costs which are unknown at the time of application but
are later incurred by the city in processing and review of the application shall
be paid by the applicant prior to the final hearing upon the application for a
special exception approval
f� Determination of completeness
1. Within five (5) business days of submission of an
application the Department should review all applications for a special
exception to determine if the information provided is complete The
Department shall notify the applicant of any deficiencies in the application
2. Upon submittal of additional information the
Department will determine if the application is complete
3. If an applicant fails to provide additional information as
requested by the Department within two (2) weeks of the request or respond
to the Department with a time when the information will be submitted the
application shall be deemed to be withdrawn by the applicant
4. At a minimum an application for a special exception
approval must evidence compliance with the city's adopted Land Use Plan
and the minimum standards of the zoning code
M Burden of Proof. The applicant shall have the burden of
showing that all standards requirements and criteria of the zoning code have
been met. The applicant shall have the burden of going forward with
evidence to show these elements and shall have the burden of persuasion
on all questions of fact which are to be determined by the city commission
Lej Notice procedures for public hearings. .Public notice required
for special exception approvals shall be as follows
1. Mail notice.
ji) Mail notice shall consist of mailing a
notice of a public hearing to real property owners within
three hundred (300) feet of the applicant's property at
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least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the public
hearings.
ii Unless otherwise provided by law, mail
notice may be provided by first class mail or other type
of mail made available by the U.S. Postal Service as
Iona as the mail is sent in a timely manner as required
by this section.
LiiD Mail notice shall be deemed given when
a notice has been properly addressed stamped and
deposited in a U.S. Postal Service depository.
iv Failure to receive notice shall not be
grounds to invalidate the hearing as this provision is
directory and not mandatory.
2. Sign notice.
11 Sign notice shall be given by the applicant
by posting a sign provided by the city stating the time,
date and place of the public hearing on such matter on
the property which is the subiect of an application for
special exception use approval
ii The sign shall be posted at least ten (10)
days prior to the date of the public hearing.
L[iij The sign shall be located so that it is
visible from adiacent streets.
iv If the subiect property is located on more
than one (1) street a sign shall be posted facing each
street front.
fv If the applicant is not the owner of the
property which is the subject of the application, the
applicant shall post the sign on or as near to the subiect
Property as possible subject to the permission of the
owner of the property where the sign is located or in a
location in the right-of-way if approved by city
vi If the sign is destroyed or removed from
the property, the applicant is responsible for obtaining
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another sign from the city and posting the sign on the
property.
vii The sign shall remain on the property until
_final disposition of the application This shall include
any deferral, rehearing appeals request for review or
hearings by another body. The sign information shall
be changed as needed to reflect the information to be
provided as specified in subsection (i)
viii The applicant shall ten (10) days prior to
the public hearing execute and submit to the
Department an affidavit of proof of the posting of the
public notice sign in accordance with this section If the
applicant fails to submit the affidavit the public hearing
will be postponed until the next public hearing after the
affidavit has been supplied
ix All signs shall be removed by the
applicant within five (5) days after final disposition of the
application If the applicant fails to remove the sign the
city shall have the right to remove same
f�f Criteria. Special exception uses and their related accessory
uses or any expansion, enlargement or modification of an existing special
exception use shall be permitted only upon authorization by the city
commission (after review on an advisory basis by the Planning and Zoning
Board provided that such uses shall be found by the city commission to
comply with the following requirements and other applicable requirements as
set forth in this chapter. (For additional standards applicable to a planned
unit development, see Article 7 of this chapter.)
(a)1. That the use is a permitted as a special exception use
as set forth in the Schedule of Use Regulations, City of Dania Beach, in
Article 4 hereof.
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(s)2. That the use will not cause sabsta#ial-� a
detrimental impact to the value of
it is to be located. existing
contiguous uses to uses in the general area and to the zoning district where
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(d)3. That the use will be compatible with adj�
legated the existing uses on contiguous property, with uses in the general
area and the zoning district where the use is to be located and compatible
with the general character of the area considering Population dens
design, scale and orientation of structures to the area property values and
existing similar uses or zoning;
(e)4. That adequate landscaping and screening is are
provided as required 4efe4n in the Chapter.
(#)5. That adequate g#street parking and loading is provided
and ingress and egress is so designed as to cause minimum interference
with traffic on abutting streets.
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6. That the use will be consistent with the existing
Comprehensive Plan
7. That the use will not have a detrimental environmental
impact upon contiguous properties and upon properties located in the
general area or an environmental im act inconsistent with the health safe
ty
and welfare of the community.
8. That the use will not have a detrimental effect on
vehicular or Pedestrian traffic or parking conditions and will not result in the
generation or creation of traffic inconsistent with the health safety and
welfare of the community.
9. That the use will not utilize turning movements in
relation to its access to Public roads or intersections or its location in relation
to other structures or proposed structures on or near the site that would be
hazardous or a nuisance.
10. That the use will not have a detrimental effect on the
future development of contiguous Properties or the general area according
to the Comprehensive Plan
11. That the use will not result in the creation of
incompatible noise lights vibrations fumes odors dust or physical
activities taking into account existing uses uses located on contiguous
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Properties, uses in the general area and the zoning in the vicinity due to its
nature, duration location and character.
12. That the use will not overburden existing public services
and facilities.
13. That the use will be sufficiently accessible to permit
entry onto the property by fire police rescue and other essential public
services.
14. That the use will be consistent with the definition of a
special exception and will meet the standards and criteria of the zonin
classification in which such use is proposed to be located and all other
requirements for such particular use set forth elsewhere in the zoning code
or otherwise adopted by the city commission
(g) In issuing its decision to grant a special exception the city
commission may place more restrictive requirements and conditions on
applicants than are provided in the zoning code when the conditions are
based on site considerations and its use and the potentially resulting
Impacts upon the surrounding area or zoning district where the subject
property Is located. A condition may not be based upon reasons other than
those pertaining to land use principles A decision to grant a special
exception shall not be made unless and until the procedures in this chapter
have been complied with
jW The use for which a special exception has been granted by the
city commission shall not be commenced by the owner, his or her agent or
lessee until such time as the decision is deemed to be final (i.e., all appeal
times have expired) and all of the improvements stipulated in the grant of
special exception necessary for the orderly use of the property have been
accomplished
L� Expiration of special exception use approvals All special
exception approvals shall expire eighteen (18) months following the date of
City Commission approval unless any building permit pursuant to the South
Florida Building Code has been issued to the applicant for any part of a
development approved as a special exception use and work under the
building permit has commenced If a building permit has been obtained vet
no work has commenced then the approval shall expire unless an extension
of time has been obtained An extension of time shall be granted by the citv
commission when all applicable building zoning and engineering regulations
remain the same and good cause for the delay has been shown by the
applicant. Good cause may include but shall not be limited to delay caused
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by governmental action or inaction or other factors totally beyond the control
of the applicant An extension shall only be granted where an applicant has
requested an extension during the effective period of the special exception
approval If any applicable building zoning or engineering regulations have
been changed during the eighteen (18) month period then the proposed
development shall be reviewed only to the extent that the changes affect the
proposed development After the eighteen (18) month period has expired
and the building permit is revoked for any reason or the work fails to
progress for a period six (6) months then the approval shall expire and in
order to proceed further, an extension of time shall be obtained by the owner,
his or her agent or lessee
W Successive applications Upon denial of an application for
special exception there shall be a two (2) year waiting period before any
applicant maV submit an application for the same or substantially similar
application and for the same property as that which was initially denied
Lk) Amendment.
1. If the applicant wishes to amend a special exception
application the proposed amendment will be required to be reviewed and
approved by the Planning and Zoning Board and the city commission as a
new application for special exception in accordance with the procedures in
this section.
2. If the applicant wishes to amend or modify a condition
to a special exception use approval for good cause shown the Board ma
recommend and the city commission may grant such relief, provided that the
special exception with the amended or modified condition still meets the
criteria necessary for the initial granting of the special exception
Section 3. That Section 10.30 of Chapter 28, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dania Beach, which section is entitled "Appeals", is amended to read as follows:
10.30 Appeals.
Appeals to the city commission may be taken by any person
aggrieved or by any officer, board or bureau of the city affected by any
decision of an administrative official under any provision of this chapter, or
by any person requesting a variance or special exception to the provisions
of any provision of this chapter. No person may request a change in zoning,
or a variance, eF a spesial ex6eptien if a substantially equivalent request has
been denied within the prior period of twelve (12) months, unless this
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restriction is waived by the unanimous vote of the members of the city
commission present at the time of the vote.
Section 4. That Section 10,32 of Chapter 28, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dania Beach, which section is entitled "Hearing Procedure", is amended to read as
follows:
10.32 Hearing Procedure.
Any person appealing any decision of an administrative official shall
make such appeal in writing to the City Commission within thirty (30) days
after rendition of the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed
and file thereof, with supporting facts and data withhtheame, and ten ia4 copies
Growth
Mana ement Director. This does not, however, restrict the eq est
for a spe��� variance b an
person
provided for elsewhere in this chapter. Upon receipt noft he appeal ors
request, the following procedures shall be undertaken:
(a) The bj4ild;p9 affiGia} Growth Managemen, t Director shall
forthwith examine such appeal or request application and
endorse his a recommendation thereon together with all
documents, plans, papers or other materials constituting the
record upon which the action appealed from was taken, or in
the case of a request for a spesia
report setting forth his or her recommendations affecting the
6Pes4l-�-eF variance requested.
Section 5. That Section 2.10, entitled "Definitions", Article 2, entitled "Definitions", is
hereby amended to read as follows:
2.10 Definitions.
(51) Special exception. A use which may be allowed within a
zoning district subject to the provisions efs�gp
accordance with the procedures as set forth in Article 10 of thispte. in
Section 6. That except as amended, all other provisions of Chapter 28 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, shall remain in full force and effect, and
any inconsistent provisions of Chapter 28, the entire Code of the City or City resolutions
are repealed to the extent of any conflict with this ordinance.
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Section 7. If any clause, section or other part of this ordinance shall be held invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance
shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 8. That this Ordinance shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its final
passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on First Reading on May 11, 1999.
PASSED and ADOPTED on Second and Final Reading on May 25, 1999.
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MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
SHERYLCHAPMAN
ACTING CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
COPIES: MICHAEL W. SMITH, City Manager
TERRY L. VIRTA, AICP, Growth Management Director
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
FROM: THOMAS J. ANSBRO, City Attorney
DATE: MAY 6, 1999
RE: SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS;
BURDEN OF PROOF AND RELEVANT CASE LAW
INTRODUCTION
The following is an outline of relevant legal standards and issues that relate to special
exceptions, which can be used in conjunction with your review of the revised "special
exceptions"ordinance which has been agendaed for adoption (first reading at the May 11,
1999 City Commission meeting). Simply stated, once a particular use of property is
specified as permitted in the City zoning code, but only as an "exception" if and when
certain criteria are met, then it is to be treated as a use specially authorized by the
particular local government (as distinguished from a zoning "variance", which gives relief
from the zoning code, and is granted if a unique "hardship"applicable to the land at issue
is demonstrated, subject to a number of other legal tests and rules).
STANDARD
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Florida legal decisions follow the general zoning rule of law, which provides that once a
party seeking a special exception meets the initial burden of showing compliance with the
criteria specified in the particular zoning code for granting an exception from the zoning
code's requirements, the burden shifts to the government (here, for purposes of this
memorandum, the City) to demonstrate by "competent substantial evidence" that the
Special exception does not comply with the criteria in the zoning ordinance and is, in fact,
"adverse to the public i—nterest".1 In reviewing decisions made by local governments in
special exceptions cases, the courts conduct an analysis to determine whether the decision
of the local government is supported by such evidence. "Competent substantial evidence"
has been defined as evidence which will establish a substantial basis of fact, from which
the fact at issue can be reasonably inferred, such that a reasonable mind would accept it
as adequate to support a conclusion.2
EVIDENCE
Citizen�ents.
21 Irvine v. Duval County Planning Comm'n, 495 So. 2d 167(Fla. 1986).
Pollard v. Palm Beach County, 560 So.2d 1358, 1359(Fla. 41^DCA 199o).
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Memorandum to
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Re: Special Exceptions
May 6, 1999
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A number of court decisions have reviewed the issue of whether the government had been
provided with competent substantial evidence to support its decision (usually arising in
cases of denial). An important issue for local governments has been the question of where
citizen input"fits"within the legal process of reviewing special exceptions, as well as other
zoning and land use decisions. The typical situation, which has caused problems for a
number of cities, is one in which a citizen or group of citizens complain, directly resulting
in the denial of the special exception. In City of Apopka v. Orange County', an application
for a special exception involving airport construction was denied after a number of
neighbors objected and a petition from the community was circulated in opposition to the
special exception, because of a fear that the use would create intolerable noise. The court
held that laymen's opinions, when unsubstantiated by any competent facts, are not
adequate in and of themselves to constitute competent substantial evidence. In Flowers
Baking Co. v. City of Melbourne', a Florida court similarly held that objections of local
residents based on fears of increased traffic do not constitute competent substantial
evidence. Objections by citizens must be based upon fact, not speculation, and must bear
upon one or more of the relevant criteria set forth in the particular zoning code governing
special exceptions. As one court described it, the decision of the governing body cannot
be based upon a "popularity poll" of the affected neighborhood.'
Some citizen comments which the Florida courts have decided do not constitute
substantial evidence are the following:
1. Fears regarding increased traffic, without evidence to support the fears.'
2. Comments which do not "fit" into one or more of the criteria laid out in the
particular special exception ordinance.'
299 So. 2d 657, 658(Fla. 4"DCA 1974).
4 537 So.2d 1040, 1041 (Fla. 5th DCA 1989).
5 See, Conetta v. City of Sarasota,400 So. 2d 1051, 1052 (Fla. 2d DCA 1981).
`' Flowers Baking Co., 537 So. 2d at 1041.
7 Conetta,400 So. 2d at 1052.
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3. Testimony by a lay witness that a "zoning trend" has been established.e
4. Opinions, without factual support, that the proposed use in question would
cause traffic problems, both light and noise pollution and generally would
impact unfavorably on the area.'
5. Petitions signed by citizens.10
6. Lay witness testimony regarding an increase in construction costs in the
area, effects on the zoning and damage to the Florida aquifer."
7. Conjecture by area residents that the owner of the property will not comply
with City ordinances.72
8 Metropolitan Dade County v. Blumenthal, 675 So.2d 598, 601 (Fla. 3d DCA 1993).
" Pollard v. Palm Beach County, 560 So.2d 1358, 1359 (Fla.4th DCA 1990).
10 City of Apopka, 299 So.2d at 659.
11 Id.
12 BML Invesimenis v. City ofCasselhernt 476 So.2d 713,715(Fla.S"DCA 1985).
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Memorandum to
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However,just because a person is a layman does not mean that he or she cannot provide
competent evidence. In Metropolitan Dade County v. BlumenthaP3, "citizen testimony in
a zoning matter is perfectly permissible and constitutes competent substantial evidence,
so long as it is fact-based" (emphasis added). Therefore, mere "generalized statements"
of opposition are not helpful, but fact-based testimony does carry weight with it.14
The following are some examples of citizen comments which were found to constitute
competent substantial evidence:
1. Comments from a veterinarian, with some degree of knowledge about the
particular issue, regarding the dangers of transporting and incinerating
infectious medical waste.75
2. A letter from a professor, with experience and knowledge regarding air
pollution, maintaining an opinion that certain permits which had been
13 675 So.?d 598,607(Fla.3d DCA 1995)(dissent adopted as the opinion of the court on rehearing
en banc).
14 Id.
is Multidyne, 567 So.2d at 957.
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approved did not provide adequate protection from pollution and other
emissions.16
3. Lay person's opinion regarding "natural beauty' or "aesthetic
incompatibility"."
4. Factual comments from neighboring property owners that zoning applicants
intended to use strictly residential property for commercial use (confirmed by
property owner's own testimony).78
In order to determine whether a citizen's testimony may be given greater weight because
of certain experience, educational or professional qualifications, questions to that effect
can be asked of the witnesses by members of the local governing body, if they are not
volunteered when the person addresses the governing body.
CONFLICTING EVIDENCE
ie Id.
" Blumenthal, 675 So.2d at 601 and Metro-Dade Cty. v. Sec. 11 Property Corp., 719 So.2d
1204(Fla. 3d DCA 1998).
1" Gretkowicz v. Metropolitan Dade County, 389 So.2d 1041, 1042(Fla. 3d DCA 1980).
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Memorandum to
City Commission
Re: Special Exceptions
May 6, 1999
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Conflicting evidence does not lead to the conclusion that a special exception must be
granted. "Where the evidence is conflicting, the courts should not interfere with an
administrative decision to deny a special exception."19 Several cases discuss the situation
where conflicting evidence is presented to a municipal governing body. In Multidyne v. City
of Ft. Lauderdale20, as indicated above, the Commission heard from a veterinarian who had
some degree of knowledge about medical waste, and a professor knowledgeable about
environmental matters argued that the incinerator would be dangerous since it did not have
adequate protection from pollutants. This evidence conflicted with that of the applicant's
engineers, who claimed the incinerator was adequate and should be permitted. In deciding
not to overturn the City Commission's denial of the application, the Court noted that
[I]n all candor, if we were to weigh the professional expertise of one side
against the other, Multidyne might well come out on top. However, the test
is not whether one side produced more experts than the other, but rather
whether there was any substantial competent evidence upon which to base
the Commission's conclusion... To be competent the evidence relied on to
sustain the ultimate finding should be sufficiently relevant and material so
that a reasonable mind would accept it as adequate to support the
conclusion reached.
In another case, the Court stated "when the facts are such as to give the County
Commission a choice between alternatives, it is up to the County Commission to make that
choice— not the circuit court."21
19 City ofDania v. Florida Powerand Light, 1998 WL 17935(Fla. 4th DCA 1998), presently
pending before the Florida Supreme Court.
20 567 So.2d 955(Fla.4"DCA 1990).
21 Blumenthal, 675 So.2d at 605(Fla. 3d DCA 1995).
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OTHER EVIDENCE
Argument of attorneys is not considered evidence, although a factual evidentiary "proffer"
(a summary by an attorney of another person's expected testimony, such as the
conclusions reached by a civil engineer or traffic safety expert) may be deemed evidence.22
The opinions of planning boards can be considered competent substantial evidence if
supported by legitimate reasonable positions.21 Staff recommendations and reports can
also constitute competent substantial evidence.21
FINDINGS OF FACT
Currently, Florida courts do not require local governing bodies to make"findings"to support
their decisions in cases of special exceptions.21 In a recent case, the court stated "[w]hile
22 Nat. Adv. Co. v. Broward Cty.,491 So.2d 1262,1263 (Fla. 41"DCA 1986).
1987). "' Hillsborough Cty. So. of Cty. Comm'nrs. v. Longo, 505 So.2d 470,471 (Fla. 2d DCA
'"a Alachua Cty. v. Cagle's Nest Farms, Inc., 473 So.2d 257,258(Fla. 1"DCA 1985).
1993). zs
Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County, v. Snyder, 627 So.2d 469, 476(Fla.
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they may be useful, the board will not be required to make findings of fact. However, in
order to sustain the board's action upon review, . . . it must be shown that there was
competent substantial evidence presented to the board to support its ruling."26 This may
be accomplished by having a record of the meeting, such as a transcript or a tape
recording of the minutes which can then be transcribed. Also, it is advisable to obtain
expert reports, evaluations and any other exhibits or documents which will tend to support
the local government's decision and to ensure that they are admitted into "the record".
CONCLUSION
The referenced ordinance is designed to reflect the foregoing state of the law. There may
be further developments in this area of the law, depending upon the action of the Florida
Supreme Court in the pending Dania v. FP L case. Commission adoption of the revised
ordinance is recommended at this time.
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
MEMORANDUM
Via E-Mail and Regular Mail
TO: LOU ANN CUNNINGHAM, Administrative Aide
COPIES: MICHAEL W. SMITH, City Manager
TERRY L. VIRTA, AICP, Growth Management Director
SHERYL CHAPMAN, Acting City Clerk
FROM: THOMAS J. ANSBRO, City Attorney
DATE: MAY 6, 1999
RE: REVISED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS ORDINANCE
I revised the referenced ordinance pursuant to the review and discussion of same at the
April 21, 1999 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. A copy of the "marked-up"
version is also attached for your reference.
Please call me if you have any questions or comments.
TJA/nd
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Before the undersigned authority personally appeared: '
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who on oath that he is
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of The Miami Herald, a daily newspaper published at Miami in Dade County, Florida;
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was published in said newspaper In the issues of:
Broward Local.News, May 17, 1999 on pg 5B
Affiant further says that the said Miami Herald is a newspaper published at Miami,
In the said Dade Cou Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been
continuously publish in said Dade County, Florida, each day and has been
enter as second (ass mail matter at the post office in Miami, in said Dade
Co n y, Florida, fr a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
The City of Dania Beach proposes to adopt or discuss an ordinance amending the zoning code by
revising the procedures by which special exception uses are approved. Two public hearings will be
held on the proposed change:
Tuesday, May 11, 1999,on or after 7:30 p.m. for the first reading and
Tuesday, May 25, 1999,on or after 7:30 p.m. for the second reading
in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 100 West Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Florida,
33004.The title of the proposad zoning text amendment reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 6.40 OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH SECTION IS ENTITLED"SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES", OF
CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED "ZONING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.12, ENTITLED "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS" OF
CHAPTER 28 IN ORDER TO TRANSFER AND AMEND THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN
EXISTING SECTION 6.40; FURTHER, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND
PROCEDURES RELATING TO REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL OF USES AS SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
AND TO MAKE SECTIONS 10.30 AND 10.32 CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW PROCESS;
PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR
PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT ARE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Information on the proposed amendment may be obtained from the Growth Management
Department, City Hall, 100 West Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Florida 33004, weekdays,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.
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Terry Virta,AICP
Growth Management Director
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
NU IT: If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered
at this public meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and for such
purpose he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Any one needing auxiliary services to assist in participation at the meeting should contact the
Administrative Services Director, Sheryl Chapman, at (954) 921-8700 ext. 203, at least 72 hours
prior to meeting.
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THE MIAMI HERALD
A Knight Ridder Newspaper
Published Daily
MIAMI, FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF DADE
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared;
Matthew Fine
who on oath that he is
ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER
of The Miami Herald, a daily newspaper published at Miami in Dade County, Florida;
that the advertisement for City of Dania
was published in said newspaper in the issues of:
The Herald, Broward Edition on Monday, May 3rd, 1999 on pg 6B
Affiant further says that the said Miami Herald is a newspaper published at Miami,
in the said Dade Counti,, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been
continuously publis eb in said Dade County, Florida, each day and has been
enter as second lass mail matter at the post office in Miami, in said Dade
Co n y, Florida,, a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
The City of Dania Beach proposes to adapt or discuss an ordinance amending the zoning code by
revising the procedures by which special exception uses are approved.Two public hearings will be
held on the proposed change:
Tuesday, May 11, 1999,on or after 7:30 p.m. for the first reading and
Tuesday, May 25, 1999, on or after 7:30 p.m.for the second reading
in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 100 West Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Florida,
33004.The title of the proposed zoning text amendment reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 6.40 OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH SECTION IS ENTITLED "SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES", OF
CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED "ZONING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.12, ENTITLED "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS" OF
CHAPTER 28 IN ORDER TO TRANSFER AND AMEND THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN
EXISTING SECTION 6.40; FURTHER, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND
PROCEDURES RELATING TO REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL OF USES AS SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
AND TO MAKE SECTIONS 10.30 AND 10.32 CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW PROCESS;
PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR
PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT ARE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Information on the proposed amendment may be obtained from the Growth Management
Department, City Hall, 100 West Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Florida 33004, weekdays,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m,
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Terry Virta,AICP
Growth Management Director
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
I E: If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered
at this public meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and for such
purpose he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Any one needing auxiliary services to assist in participation at the meeting should contact the
Administrative Services Director, Sheryl Chapman, at (954) 921-8700 ext. 203, at least 72 hours s
prior to meeting.
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