Development of Regional Impact Created by the Department of Community Affairs and edited by Jeffrey P. Gellermann

Development of Regional Impact “... any development which, because of its character, magnitude, or location would have a substantial effect upon the health, safety, or welfare of citizens of more than one county.” , F.S.

Purpose of the Development of Regional Process  Identifies issues early in the development process  Provides extra-jurisdictional approach  Allows for broader planning perspective from state and regional agencies  Allows for state and regional agency input, expertise and technical assistance

Categories of DRI Development Airports Airports Hospitals Hospitals Mining Operations Mining Operations Hotel And Motel Developments Hotel And Motel Developments Office Developments Office Developments Petroleum Storage Facilities Petroleum Storage Facilities Multi-Use Developments Multi-Use Developments Recreational Facilities Recreational Facilities Attractions And Recreation Facilities Attractions And Recreation Facilities Residential Developments Residential Developments Post-Secondary Schools Post-Secondary Schools Industrial Facilities Industrial Facilities Retail Service Developments Retail Service Developments Recreational Vehicle Developments Recreational Vehicle Developments

Uniform Standards  Identifies Resources and Facilities of Concern to State and Region  Defines What Constitutes a “Significant Impact”

Uniform Standards  Establishes Uniform Standards for Mitigation of Regional Impacts such as: Vegetation and Wildlife Species Vegetation and Wildlife Species Archaeological and Archaeological and Historical Resources Historical Resources Public Facilities Public Facilities Transportation Transportation Air Quality Air Quality Adequate Housing Adequate Housing Hurricane Preparedness Hurricane Preparedness

Role of the Developer ( ( Rule 9J-2, F.A.C)  Initiates the Process with Proposed Development Plan  Files a Completed Application for Development Approval  Participates in Review Process and Responds to Questions  Participates in Public Hearings  Implements the Development Order and Provides Mitigation  Submits Annual Reports

Role of Local Government  Responsible for Land Use and Development Approvals  Participates in the DRI Review Process  Conducts the Public Hearing  Adopts or Denies the Development Order  Includes Conditions (Mitigation) of Approval or Denial of Development Order  Primary Enforcer of Development Order

Role of Regional Planning Councils  Assists the Developer through the DRI Process  Coordinates the Review Process with Local, Regional, State and Federal Agencies (Pre-Application Conference, Sufficiency Review, and Regional Assessment Report)  Recommends Conditions of Approval or Denial to Local Government

Role of Department of Community Affair  General Supervision of Administration and Enforcement of Program  Adopt Rules  Agreement Authority  Determines when a Development Qualifies for DRI Review  Binding Letters of DRI Status or Vested Rights  Clearance Letters  Monitoring and Enforcement  Approves Preliminary Development Agreements  May Appeal the Adopted Development Order

Costs and Time Required for a DRI Application  Depending on the size of the development and the surrounding circumstances the review process can take up to 24 months and cost upwards of a million dollars! For more information please contact Jp Gellermann at or me at