Ordinance 2026-644 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance upon adoption hereof. Section 2. Amending Chapter 265, Article VII, Section 265-44. Chapter 265, Article VII, Section 265-44, of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, entitled "Specific use regulations," is hereby amended as follows: § 265-44. - Specific use regulations. O. Recovery residences (1) Purpose and applicability. The purpose of this section is to establish procedures for the review and approval of requests for special accommodations from the city's land development regulations that may prohibit the establishment of certified recovery residences pursuant to Section 397.487 Florida Statutes. Facilitating reasonable accommodations requests ensures that individuals with a disability and/or handicap have equal opportunity to use and enjoy dwellings or to provide accessibility in another manner, as provided by the Federal Fair housing Amendments Act (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq )("FHA") and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12131 et. seq.) ("ADA"). (2) Definitions. For the purpose of this section the following words and terms shall have the meaning ascribed hereto unless the context clearly indicates or requires a differing meaning. A disabled individual or person: Is an individual or person that qualifies as disabled or handicapped under the FHA and/or ADA. Certified recovery residence: A recovery residence that holds a valid certificate of compliance from the Florida Department of Children and Families or such agency's successor or designee and is actively managed by a certified recovery residence administrator. Certified recovery residences shall comply with Chapter 397, Florida Statutes applicable provisions of Chapter 419 Florida Statutes and applicable rules and regulation promulgated by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Recovery• A process of personal change through which individuals achieve abstinence from alcohol or drug use and improve health, wellness, and quality of life. Recovery residence: A residential dwelling unit the community housing component of a licensed day or night treatment facility with community housing, or other form of group housing which is offered or advertised through any means including oral, written, electronic or other printed means by any person or entity as a residence that provides a peer -supported alcohol -free, and drug -free living environment. Page 2 of 7 408