§ 13-301. Board of county commissioners.

(a)

Authority and duties related to this chapter. The Sumter County Board of Commissioners (herein referred to as commission or BOCC) shall have the following authority and duties regarding development and growth management in their area of jurisdiction:

(1)

Comprehensive plan. Acting in a legislative capacity, the commission shall prepare, adopt and amend the county comprehensive plan in accordance with F.S. ch. 163.

(2)

Development code. Acting in a legislative capacity, the commission may amend this chapter, including zoning map amendments, and other growth management rules and regulations in conformance with its adopted comprehensive plan and state statutes.

(3)

Land use permits. Acting in a quasi-judicial capacity, the commission may issue land use permits, as specified herein.

(4)

Development permits. Acting in an administrative capacity, the commission may issue development permits, as specified herein.

(5)

Variances. Acting in a quasi-judicial capacity, the commission may issue variances from the requirements of this chapter, as specified in this section.

(6)

Appeals. Acting in a quasi-judicial capacity, the commission shall review and act upon appeals when it is alleged that there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the administration or enforcement of any provision of this chapter.

(7)

Appointments.

a.

Pursuant to F.S. ch. 125, the commission may appoint other boards, agencies and hearing officers to administer specified functions in this chapter.

b.

Notwithstanding the agencies and boards established in this chapter, the commission may establish independent advisory groups, committees or commissions to make recommendations on any development issue directly to the commission.

(b)

Commission operation. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the commission shall follow requirements for voting and other matters as set forth in this chapter, the Sumter County Code, Florida Statutes and general law.

(Ord. No. 2015-17, § 3(Exh. A), 9-22-15)