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High Springs staff to draft ordinance after workshop on certified recovery residences
Summary
City commissioners discussed how to implement a state requirement to accept exemption requests for certified recovery residences, directed staff to draft a local ordinance for first reading, and asked for an overlay map and Orlando's use table to guide zoning decisions.
High Springs city commissioners on March 7 held a workshop-style discussion about how to implement a state law requiring local governments to create a clear application process for exemptions to the Land Development Code for certified recovery residences (CRRs).
City staff explained that CRRs already must be certified at the state level before seeking local exemptions and described the certificate requirements, which include a policy-and-procedures manual, drug-testing procedures, a good-neighbor policy, background checks, proof of insurance and fire/health inspections. The staff member leading the presentation said the statute (Senate Bill 954) obliges municipalities to establish a transparent exemption process…
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