Business Impact Estimate Ordinance 2025-10

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).

BIE-General-LDC-Update-2025-10_Revised.pdf(PDF, 170KB)

Proposed ordinance's title/reference: Ordinance 2025-10

An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida; amending  the Osceola County Land Development Code by amending Chapter 1 “Administration, Boards, and Committees” Article 1.3 “Boards and Committees”; Chapter 2 “Development Processes and Procedures”, Article 2.1 “Applicability and General Application Procedures”, Table 2.1 “Summary of Review Applications and Procedures by Reviewing Body”, Article 2.2 “Review Procedures”, Article 2.3 “Public Hearings”, Article 2.5 “Modifications After Approval”; Chapter 3, “Performance and Siting Standards” Article 3.1 “General Provisions”, Table 3.1 “Zoning Districts”, Table 3.2 “Preceding Zoning District Development Standards Matrix” Article 3.2 “District Development Standards”, Article 3.4 “Use Regulations”, Table 3.4 “Use Table”, Article 3.6 “Residential Use Siting Standards”, Article 3.8 “Commercial Uses Siting Standards”, Article 3.11, “Planned Developments”, Article 3.12 “Narcoossee Community Development Standards”, Article 3.14 “Urban Infill Centers Standards”; and Chapter 4 “Site Design and Development Standards” Article 4.7 “Transportation Standards”; 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 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):

The Land Development Code regulates the use of land to implement the Comprehensive Plan in a manner that ensures public health, safety, and welfare. Proposed changes address procedures and permitting to ensure appropriate review in a streamlined, predictable manner; clarify standards to ensure consistent implementation; and update the Use table to conform with Comprehensive Plan policies and ensure specific uses are clearly and consistently interpreted.

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

No direct economic impact on private, for-profit businesses. 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 does not impose any additional costs for compliance on potential developers.

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

The ordinance does not impose any additional costs 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 up to 10 businesses with projects which have not yet been submitted or approved. The changes will cause design adjustments for up to 5 projects which have not been submitted or approved. The ordinance does not impose any additional costs or fees on potential developers. Costs may be incurred for projects which have to make design adjustments.