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Commissioners reject interim ROGO ordinance after hours-long debate, 3-2
Summary
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Jan. 15 to deny an interim ordinance that would have paused acceptance of new ROGO applications while the county prepared changes to its comprehensive plan and Land Development Code.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Jan. 15 to deny an interim ordinance that would have paused receipt and approval of new market-rate and affordable ROGO applications while the county prepares comprehensive-plan and Land Development Code amendments.
Supporters of the pause argued it would let the county convert a larger share of its remaining ROGO allocations into a new “workforce market-rate” pool and stretch available units over a longer timeframe. Opponents said a moratorium (the meeting included repeated references to that term) would send mixed signals to state officials and developers, could harm property owners and builders, and might not be necessary if the county coordinates closely with the Department of Commerce and the county’s legislative delegation.
Why it matters: The ROGO (Rate of Growth…
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