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Board approves administrative code to implement Boca Grande parking ordinance; business owners voice economic concerns
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Summary
The commission adopted Administrative Code AC 11‑20 to implement the Boca Grande parking ordinance and heard business and resident testimony about economic impacts and cross‑county coordination with Charlotte County; staff confirmed online permit application and staff will manage implementation.
The Board approved an administrative code amendment (AC 11‑20) to implement the Boca Grande parking ordinance and to provide staff direction for permit processing.
County staff and the county attorney said the administrative code interprets permit requirements in the ordinance, clarifies implementation steps and aims to reduce bureaucracy. The county confirmed an online application process is available for permits (staff initially said walk‑ins only but later confirmed online application capability).
Public comment included business owners and residents who said the ordinance process had ample public input but warned of economic impacts and a vocal Boca Grande boycott. Daniel Becker, a District 2 resident, said the advisory committee and ordinance had ample opportunity for public input; Marco Miola, a south‑beach restaurant co‑owner, said recent boycotts had reduced revenue about 36–40% for some local businesses and urged cross‑county coordination with Charlotte County for parking passes or compromises to help employees.
Commissioners approved the administrative code; staff will administer permits consistent with the ordinance and the county will publish implementation details and accept online applications.
