Title
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TLDR-25-06, Revisions to Section 3-9-52: Bridgeless Barrier Island (BBI)
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Requested Motion/Action
Department Making Request
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Community Development
Approve an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Charlotte County, Florida, amending Charlotte County Code Chapter 3-9: Zoning, Article II. District Regulations, by revising Section 3-9-52: Bridgeless Barrier Island (BBI) to allow noncommercial boat docks as permitted principal uses and structures; providing for conflict with other Ordinances; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Applicant: Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Located in Commission District III.
Legislative
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Agenda Item Type
Public Hearing
Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
Background (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
Staff initiated a request to amend Section 3-9-52: Bridgeless Barrier Island (BBI) to add “Noncommercial boat docks” as part of permitted “principal uses and structures.”
The only access to properties located on the bridgeless barrier island chain is via boat or ferry. Noncommercial boat docks have been allowed as permitted “principal uses and structures” under RSF and RMF zoning since 2014 as part of the County Land Development Regulation rewrite. Furthermore, there have been multiple docks built on these properties without a primary use or structure prior to the changes.
On January 12, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the proposed revisions.
On February 25, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners moved the changes to second reading.
What Action will be accomplished?
If approved, “noncommercial boat docks” will be allowed as both permitted “principal uses and structures” and accessory uses under Section 3-9-52: Bridgeless Barrier Island (BBI).
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