§ 5.02.01. Purpose

A.

Construction activity upon the land is an element in the process of community development. Such activity impacts public utilities, facilities, roadways and adjacent land and their use. Therefore, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, it is necessary that these activities be carried out in a proper and orderly fashion and in accordance with Hillsborough County standards.

B.

The purpose of the site development regulations is to establish procedures and standards for the review of construction activities and site development, except for single family and duplex residential development, and Community Residential Type A, in order to ensure the following:

1.

Provision of efficient and effective review, determination and compliance procedures;

2.

Prevention of flooding within developments by ensuring adequate flood control and drainage facilities are provided;

3.

Traffic hazards are minimized and traffic flow is enhanced, including pedestrian traffic;

4.

Developments are compatible with the sites as well as adjacent uses;

5.

Developments are responsive to the environment and protection of environmentally sensitive areas;

6.

Availability and type of water and wastewater utilities serving the sites;

7.

Developments have adequate fire protection; and

8.

Compliance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes and the Future of Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan.

9.

Compliance with the adequate facilities provisions (commonly known as "concurrency") prescribed by this Code.

(Ord. No. 99-25, § 2, 11-18-99)