Immokalee Area Overlay District LDC Updates
County staff discussed IAMP Policies 6.1.3 (Downtown Pedestrian Amenities) and 3.1.4 (Central Business District) at the CRA meeting on March 17, 2021. The first Land Development Code (LDC) workshop followed on May 19, 2021. On June 16, 2022, the county held a kick-off meeting with The Neighborhood Company (TNCo), the project's consultant, followed by a site visit on August 12, 2022. Over the next several months, TNCo provided updates, including a February 2023 CRA Advisory Board presentation and a June 2023 joint CRA & MSTU meeting.
In September 2023, TNCo submitted a “White Paper” on the Immokalee Land Development Code, followed by workshops and updates in early 2024. By May 2024, TNCo presented draft language to the CRA Board and submitted revisions to the county. The Development Services Advisory Committee (DSAC) reviewed the project in July and September 2024.
On September 24, 2024, TNCo informed staff that DSAC approved the proposed LDC amendments on September 4. However, concerns arose about implementing architectural design standards on Main Street due to Senate Bill 250, which bans restrictive development requirements until October 2026. TNCo is considering omitting these regulations for now. Additionally, the Loop Road Overlay is under review for potential conflicts with existing zoning rules. While the amendments are progressing, these issues may cause delays in the overall timeline.
On October 31, 2024, TNCo met with CRA staff and county staff to review county attorney comments. Both issues of concern will be tabled until Senate Bill 250 expires, and the Loop Road is completed. TNCo staff will revise the LDC amendments and proceed with the adoption process.
On January 15, 2024, County staff presented updated language that included provisions for Mobile food dispensing vehicles, that may be allowed on lands zoned Community Facility District (CF) within the IUAOD, subject to Conditional Use approval and contingent upon compliance with LDC section 5.05.16.
This Immokalee Urban Area Overlay (LDCA) (PL20240004278) went to the Collier County Planning Commissioner on March 6, 2025. County staff is preparing the Ordinance for Board of County Commissioner Hearing.
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