ABANDONMENTS

Orlando City Code ch. 65, pt. 4, pt. 4E

in effect

Orlando City Code § 65.500 Purpose of Abandonment Requirements.

Sec. 65.500. - Purpose of Abandonment Requirements. This part is established to provide for standards and procedures for the consideration of requests for the abandonment of the public right-of-way or easement, through a legislative review by the Municipal Planning Board and the City Council. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Orlando City Code § 65.501 When Abandonment Procedures Apply.

Sec. 65.501. - When Abandonment Procedures Apply. The Abandonment Review procedures of this Part shall apply to all requests for the abandonment of the public right-of-way, easements or other land dedicated to the use of the public. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Orlando City Code § 65.502 Pre-Application Conference.

Sec. 65.502. - Pre-Application Conference. Except where this requirement is specifically waived by the Planning Official, the applicant shall meet with the staff of the Planning and Development Department prior to submitting the application, to discuss informally the requirements of this Part and the appropriateness of the application. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Orlando City Code § 65.503 Submittal of the Application.

Sec. 65.503. - Submittal of the Application. The applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department an Application for Abandonment which conforms to the submittal requirements of this Part. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Orlando City Code § 65.504 The Review Process.

Sec. 65.504. - The Review Process. Technical Review Committee. Copies of the application for abandonment shall be forwarded to all members of the Technical Review Committee for review. The Planning and Development Department will review the application for consistency with the requirements of State Law, the Provisions of this Part, and all other applicable provisions. The Technical Review Committee (TRC) shall meet to review the application, and the applicant or his representative should also be present at the meeting. Following the meeting, the TRC shall prepare recommendations for the consideration of the Municipal Planning Board (MPB). Municipal Planning Board (MPB). The Municipal Planning Board shall hold a public hearing with due public notice to consider the application. Based upon the application, the requirements of this Chapter, and the recommendations of staff, the Board shall recommend approval, denial, approval with conditions of modifications, or refer the matter back to the Technical Review Committee for further consideration based on specific instructions. City Council Review. The recommendations of the Municipal Planning Board shall be submitted to the City Council for final review and approval or denial. The City staff shall initiate the preparation of the necessary ordinance. The City Clerk shall schedule and advertise the ordinances for legal hearings to be held by City Council. City Council shall hold two (2) legal hearings/readings of the ordinances. No less than 10 days prior to the first meeting of the City's Municipal Planning Board, at which the Abandonment Ordinance will be heard, the City shall post a Notice of Abandonment at a conspicuous location along the right-of-way that is proposed to be abandoned. The Notice shall provide a brief description of the right-of-way proposed to be abandoned and the anticipated date, time, and location of the Municipal Planning Board meeting. Upon completion of the second reading and adoption, the ordinance shall become effective as specified therein. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. of 3-26-2007, § 1, Doc. #0703261001)

Orlando City Code § 65.505 Considerations for Abandonment.

Sec. 65.505. - Considerations for Abandonment. In the review of requests for abandonment of the public right-of-way or easements, the Municipal Planning Board and City Council shall include the consideration of the following factors: Adequate Public Facilities. Whether and the extent to which the request would result in demand on public facilities and services (both on-site and off-site), exceeding the capacity of such facilities and services, existing or programmed, including transportation, utilities, drainage, recreation, education, emergency services, and similar necessary facilities and services. No abandonment for any public right-of-way, easement, or other land dedicated to the use of the public shall be approved where an identified future need for the facility exists. Where existing or proposed utilities are located within the right-of-way to be abandoned, it shall be retained as an easement. Cost for Improvements. The cost for abandonment of any right-of-way, easement, or other land dedicated to the use of the public shall be paid by the applicant or developer of a proposed project, including cost of improvements to adjacent rights-of-way or relocation of utilities within an existing easement. Other Matters. Any other matters which they may deem relevant and appropriate. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. of 6-20-1994, Doc. #27635)

Orlando City Code § 65.506 General Requirements.

Sec. 65.506. - General Requirements. Along with the abandonment application, the applicant shall submit the following: A Recent Boundary Survey: A recent boundary survey that accurately delineates and describes the area proposed for abandonment. A metes and bounds legal description signed and sealed by a Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper of the area to be abandoned shall be required. Site Plan: If the abandonment is requested in connection with a proposed project, a site plan of development shall be submitted. Where facilities are to be relocated, a site plan shall be provided showing the relocation of the facilities. Consent to Agents: The application shall be signed by all owners, mortgagees, and contract purchasers of the property or documentation shall be submitted signifying the owner's approval of consent or an affidavit. Statement of Impact: The application shall include a statement by the applicant of the impact of the proposed abandonment, if any, on adjacent and abutting property owners. Reasons for Request: A statement for the reasons of requesting the abandonment. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. of 3-26-2007, § 2, Doc. #0703261001; Ord. No. 2013-29, § 1, 6-3-2013, Doc. #1306031202)

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