HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL

The Question:

6. How does the proposed Charter amendment protect the Rural Area?

The Answer:

Will establish the Rural Boundary and Rural Area in the Home Rule Charter, providing additional strength to the current regulations in the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan. Will provide that the current land use designations of the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan shall control the density and intensity of development on all Rural Lands regardless of whether some of the Rural Area is located within a city in the future. Will provide a "check and balance" system on growth management decisions in the Rural Area. Will maintain the current process for amending the Rural Boundary - a majority vote of your County-wide elected Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing, where you may voice any concerns. Will provide an additional level of review for development of incorporated (in a city) lands in the Rural Area. Will provide an opportunity for Seminole County, the seven cities and the Seminole County School Board to work together to manage growth in this important area of Seminole County.

GENERAL

	1. What is a charter?
	2. How is the County Charter amended?
	3. What does the proposed Charter amendment mean?
	4. How does the proposed Charter amendment affect you?
	5. What is a Rural Boundary and a Rural Area?
	6. How does the proposed Charter amendment protect the Rural Area?
	7. What is the Comprehensive Plan?
	8. What are the criteria for amending the Urban/Rural boundary in the County's Comprehensive Plan?