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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-029f RESOLUTION NO. /2--79 WHEREAS, on September 8, 1971, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County passed a new Zoning Ordinance for Indian River County, and WHEREAS, the minimum lot size is 7, 000 square feet and the minimum lot width is 70 feet for new residences in said ordinance, and WHEREAS, there are hundreds of property owners in Indian River County who own lots in platted subdivisions which do not meet the minimum standards for lot size and lot width, and WHEREAS, these property owners have expressed a fear that their lots may not be developed because of the lot size and lot width requirements, and WHEREAS, many rumors are circulating and there has been much speculation about the requirements for septic tank permits, the size of houses that can be built and the required lot sizes and widths, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to quell the rumors and speculation, IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County: 1. That notice is given that said Board does not establish the minimum requirements for issuance of septic tank permits nor does it issue septic tank permits. That the issuance of septic tank permits is a function of the State of Florida and is administered by the State of Florida through the Division of Health. That any inquiries or grievances concerning septic tank permits should be directed to the Division of Health. _?3_ r 2. Section 25, Paragraph C (1) of Indian River County Ordinance No. 71 - 3 states - 41D "Any lot of record at the time of the adoption of this ordinance which contains less lot area or width than required in the district in which it is located may be ® used for a use permitted in such district. This pro- vision shall not be construed to permit more than one dwelling unit on a lot with less lot area per family than required for the district in which such lot is located.: That it was the intent of the Board of County Commissioners in passing said paragraph to allow the construction of at least one residence on all nonconforming undersized lots that were of record (Platted Sub- divisions) on September 8, 1971, and that the policy of the Board is in conformity with that intent. 3. That the Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Clerk of Court and County Administrator be provided with sufficient copies of this Resolution so that copies may be furnished to inquiring property owners.