BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PCT130109 Steep Grades
steep grades that arguably has not diminished their character. The “Tallahassee Character” is
certainly less urban and more focused on natural aesthetics than the larger cities mentioned above,
however, these examples are provided to demonstrate that construction on steep grades does not
mean that the larger communitywide topographic character is lost.
Figure 3:Steep Grades and the Tallahassee Topography
County Strategic Priorities
At the December 12, 2011 retreat, the Board charted the course for the future of Leon County by
establishing a vision statement and four strategic priority areas of the Economy, the Environment,
Quality of Life and Governance. The proposed amendment is aligned with the strategic priority
presented and discussed below.
Environment Strategic Priority: “Promote orderly growth which protects our environment,
preserves our charm, maximizes public investment, and stimulates better and more sustainable
economic returns.” The Urban Service Area concept is the primary Comprehensive Plan tool for
promoting orderly growth in our community. Providing flexibility regarding the regulation of steep
grades inside the Urban Service Area fosters development in the areas where we have already made
public investments in urban infrastructure. The proposed amendment seeks balance between
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