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County: Orange   City: Belle Isle

Date Created: 08/03/26
Last updated:08/03/26

Belle Isle, FL to Consider Resolution Exemption the City from Section 50-102A9 of the LDC; Canopy Shelters
The City Attorney prepared Resolution 26-08 to formally exempt the City from the prohibition on canopy shelters contained in Section 50-102(a)(9) of the Land Development Code, as authorized by Section 41-3 of the City Code. Staff noted that the Code's requirement for an affirmative supermajority vote of the City Council to exempt the City from certain provisions demonstrates that there is not an automatic presumption that the City is immune from its own Code. The resolution establishes a formal Council record recognizing that the City may utilize canopy structures on Cityowned property when necessary to protect public safety equipment and support municipal operations. The resolution was prompted after questions from residents regarding the apparent difference between the City's canopy and the prohibition on private residential canopies. The exemption is not intended to create a double standard or treat residents differently but rather recognizes the operational necessity of protecting public safety equipment at a City owned facility. Adoption of the resolution provides clarity for future enforcement questions and documents the City's exemption through formal Council action.

Issue History

08/03/26  The Council will consider the resolution at the 8/04/26 meeting.

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