§ 16-32. Function, powers and duties.

The function, powers and duties of the zoning board shall be in general, and in addition to, any function, power or duties set forth in Florida law, to:

(a)

Acquire and maintain such information and materials as are necessary to an understanding of past trends, present conditions and forces at work to cause change in these directions. Such information and material may include maps, photographs of manmade and natural physical features of the area, statistics of past trends, present conditions and future projections with respect to population, property values, economic base, land use and such other information as is important, or likely to be important, in determining the amount, direction and kind of development to be expected in the area.

(b)

Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida, principles and policies to carry out the provisions and purposes of this [article] for guiding present and future development in the county.

(c)

They shall as soon as possible prepare and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County for adoption, a comprehensive plan complying with state law.

(d)

At least every fifth year after a comprehensive plan has been adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida, make or cause to be made a report, to be presented to the board of county commissioners assessing and evaluating the successes and failures of the comprehensive plan.

(e)

Make and cause to be made any necessary special studies on the location, conditions and adequacy of the specific facilities in the area. (These may include but are not limited 1:0 studies on housing, commercial and industrial conditions and facilities, public and private utilities, traffic, transportation, and parking).

(f)

Recommend procedures and methods to the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida, for providing effective public participation in the planning process (particularly as related to the preparation of the comprehensive plan or portions thereof).

(g)

Have an understanding of the current status of planning legislation in Florida and when appropriate assist other county officials in keeping the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida, informed of their obligations under such legislation.

(h)

After adoption of the comprehensive plan or elements thereof by the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida, review the comprehensive plan or elements thereof at least once a year, and recommend such changes in the comprehensive plan as may from time to time be required.

(Ord. No. 81-07, § 5, 6-11-81; Ord. No. 2012-14, § 1, 5-24-12)