Our Viewpoint THE ISSUE: Crystal River planning new building code to implement the Civic Master Plan OUR OPINION: Be a part of the solution – attend the workshop
Douglas Baber will mark his first appearance as Crystal River’s city manager this Monday, Aug. 14, when the council convenes for both its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, which will
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The City of Crystal River Florida is seeking Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) to establish a new, city-wide, transect-oriented, form-based, Land Development Code. Crystal River is a waterfront city with tremendous potential and excitement surrounding its new riverwalk, town square park, rail trail, and main street restaurants and shops. In addition, the city recently completed a Civic Master Plan to help guide the infusion of new growth that is anticipated. While the city’s population is just over 3000, the population of Citrus County is growing and exceeds 150,000.
A form-based code can be applied across a full range of places, including main street, urban neighborhoods, and even suburban areas. Staff hopes to combine all three, applying the code across the entire city. The new ordinance will promote the tenants of the New Urbanism, replacing the current Land Development Code (LDC) that was adopted in 2005. It will provide a regulatory framework that preserves and enha