Business Impact Estimate Ordinance 2026-49

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).

Ordinance-2026-49-Temporary-Signs-BIE-ADA.pdf(PDF, 228KB)

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. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in s. 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under ss. 163.3220-163.3243;

b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the county;

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

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

e. 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 changes amend the Land Development Code, Chapter 3, Performance and Siting Standards, regarding Article 3.17 Outdoor Sign Standards, 3.17.8 F.1.and F.1.a Temporary Signs Not Requiring a Permit, to allow for an additional temporary sign type on residential properties, in order to better serve and maintain the aesthetics of the community and ensure that information in the specific interest of the traveling public is presented safely for both motorists and pedestrians.

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

The ordinance does not impose any additional fees on businesses.

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

The ordinance does not result in additional costs for compliance for businesses.

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

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

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

The ordinance does not impose any additional impacts on businesses.

6. 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.