§ 1.05.01. Purpose and Intent

A.

It is the purpose of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County to establish the standards, regulations and procedures for review and approval of all proposed development of property in unincorporated Collier County, and to provide a development review process that will be comprehensive, consistent, and efficient in the implementation of the goals, objectives, and policies of the GMP.

B.

In order to foster and preserve public health, safety, comfort and welfare, and to aid in the harmonious, orderly, and progressive development of the unincorporated areas of Collier County, it is the intent of this LDC that the development process in Collier County be efficient, in terms of time and expense, effective, in terms of addressing the natural resource and public facility implications of proposed development , and equitable, in terms of consistency with established regulations and procedures, respect for the rights of property owners, and consideration of the interests of the citizens of Collier County.

C.

The Board of County Commissioners deems it to be in the best public interest for all property and development to be conceived, designed, built, and used in accordance with good planning and design practices and the minimum standards set forth in this LDC.

D.

It is the intent and purpose of this LDC to establish and adopt comprehensive zoning regulations governing the use of land and water in the unincorporated areas of Collier County, Florida. These regulations are based on a comprehensive plan for future development , and are enacted to protect, promote, and improve the public health, safety, comfort, order, appearance, convenience, morals and general welfare of the residents of the County.

E.

This LDC intends to accomplish and to provide for efficiency and economy in the process of future development and redevelopment; appropriate use of land; preservation, protection, conservation, and development of the natural resources of land, water and air; convenience in circulation of traffic for the transport of people, goods, and commodities; protection of persons and property in floodways and floodplains ; healthful and convenient distribution of population; adequate and continuously maintained public facilities and utilities; promotion of amenities, both public and private, to maintain and improve the quality of life for all residents; and development consistent with the GMP.

F.

In order to ensure that all development in unincorporated Collier County is consistent with the Collier County GMP, it is necessary and proper to establish a series of zoning districts to ensure that each permitted, accessory and conditional use is compatible with surrounding land uses, served by adequate public facilities, and sensitive to natural and coastal resources. Each zoning district has its own purpose and establishes permitted uses, uses accessory to permitted uses, conditional uses, dimensional standards and other land use, density and intensity regulations and references, sign regulations, off-street parking and loading regulations, landscaping regulations, and other regulations that control the use of land in each zoning district. All development within each zoning district shall be consistent with the purposes and regulations stated for that zoning district in Chapter 2.