§ 159.101. Short Title, Authority, and Applicability.

(A)

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Port St. Lucie Road Impact Fee Ordinance."

(B)

The City of Port St. Lucie has the authority to adopt this article pursuant to its home rule powers under its City Charter granted by Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Chapter 166 Florida Statutes, and pursuant to Chapters 163 and 380 Florida Statutes and Florida case law.

(C)

The City of Port St. Lucie has the power and responsibility to provide roads in the City. Development within the City impacts the capital road needs of the City.

(D)

Planning for additional capital infrastructure needed to serve development that generate additional demand for roads, and the subsequent implementation of these plans, is a responsibility of the City. Moreover, such planning is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City.

(Ord. No. 05-87, § 1, 6-20-05)