The Key West City Commission recently passed new land use ordinances that will begin changes in the city’s Comprehensive Plan to get it updated for the current climate. According to Planning Director, Amy Kimball-Murley, “We’re chipping away at the most dysfunctional parts of the code”.
The City Commission will be establishing a new rate of growth (ROGO) ordinance for Key West properties. ROGO dictates where and what kind of development can occur based on land-use ordinances and monitors new development in Key West. The Commission has to account for all of the building permits and new allocations, keep track of deadlines for permits, and provide annual report to the entire City Commission.
The Commission has approved changes for hurricanes since Hurricane Wilma allowing for a new roof pitch, which will help with flooding, while allowing for aesthetics in neighborhoods. The commission approved rebuilding of up to 30-feet from the prior 25-foot ordinance. The new ordinance gives an extra five feet for flooding. FEMA recommends 3-5 feet above ground to account for flood mitigation.
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