Business Impact Estimate

In accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) is required to be: 1) prepared before enacting certain ordinances and 2) posted on Osceola County's website no later than the date the notice of proposed enactment/notice of intent to consider the proposed ordinance, is advertised  in the newspaper (which, per Section 125.69, F.S., is ten (10) days before the Public Hearing). 

Attachment-B-LDC25-0002-Boggy-Creek-Overlay-District-BIE_3.pdf(PDF, 204KB)

Proposed ordinance's title/reference: Ordinance 2025-47

An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida; amending the Osceola County Land Development Code by amending Chapter 3, “Performance and Siting Standards” Article 3.2 “District Development Standards”, and Article 3.12 “Overlay District Development Standards” to establish the Boggy Creek Road Overlay District; and, by relocating the Preceding Use Table 3.5 to Article 3.4 “Use Regulations” with no changes to the list of permitted uses; providing for correction of scrivener’s errors; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

The County confirms that the following exception(s) to the Business Impact Estimate requirement applies to the above-referenced proposed ordinance:

• The County confirms that the following exception(s) to the Business Impact Estimate requirement do not apply to the above referenced proposed ordinance:

  ☒The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation;

  ☒The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;

  ☒The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;

  ☒The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by the local government.

  ☒The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;

  ☒The ordinance relates to procurement; or

  ☒The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:

  a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits;

              b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts;

              c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or

              d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following information

1.Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

Proposed Land Development Code changes establish Boggy Creek Road Overlay District standards for the implementation of Land Use changes considered under CPA24-0009. Proposed standards support desired outcomes based on community input and address: corridor aesthetics; access

management to facilitate safe and efficient ingress and egress to existing and new development; buffers and setbacks to provide appropriate transitions and compatibility between uses; and permitted/prohibited uses.

2.Estimate of direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the County:

The proposed ordinance is anticipated to have a positive impact on private, for-profit businesses in the County by creating predictable standards for industrial, commercial, multifamily, and single-family residential development within designated land uses adopted under CPA24-0009.

The ordinance does not impose any additional costs or fees on potential developers.

3.Estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur:

No direct compliance costs.

The ordinance may result in additional costs for compliance with landscaping standards.

4.Any new charge or fee imposed on businesses by the proposed ordinance:

The ordinance does not impose any additional charges or fees on potential developers.

5. Estimate of the County regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs:

There are no estimated revenues or costs anticipated. Existing staff may need additional training.

6. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance:

Positive impact is expected for businesses who seek to find a location for industrial, commercial, and residential projects within the Boggy Creek corridor between Narcoossee Road and Simpson Road. There are currently no businesses located within the proposed overlay district; however, the future number is anticipated to exceed 25 businesses directly and indirectly support multiple businesses with services.