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BABCOCK RANCH COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ADOPTION OF THE
AMENDED DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION MANUAL FEE SCHEDULE AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
In accordance with Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended (“Act”), the Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District (“District”) hereby gives notice of its intent to adopt its proposed amended Design and Specification Manual fee schedule (the “Proposed Rule”). The Proposed Rule number is 2026-45. Prior notice of rule development relative to the Proposed Rule was published in the Florida Administrative Register on June 16, 2026.
A public hearing will be conducted by the Governing Board (“Board”) of the District on the following date, time and place to adopt the Proposed Rule:
Date and Time: July 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Place: Babcock Ranch Field House Cafeteria
43281 Cypress Parkway
Babcock Ranch, Florida 33982
Pursuant to Section 6(60)(e) of the Act, the Proposed Rule will not require legislative ratification. The specific grant of rulemaking authority for the adoption of the Proposed Rule includes Section 6(6)(e), Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended. The specific laws implemented in the Proposed Rule include, but are not limited to, Sections 3(3), 6(6)(j), and 6(6)(r), Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended, and Sections 120.54, 120.542, 120.5435, 120.56, 120.69, 120.81, Florida Statutes.
A statement of estimated regulatory costs, as defined in Section 120.541(2), Florida Statutes, has not been prepared relative to the Proposed Rule. Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Manager’s Office.
For more information regarding the public hearing, the Proposed Rule, or for a copy of the Proposed Rule and the related incorporated documents, if any, please contact the District Manager, c/o Wrathell Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, [email protected] (“District Manager’s Office”) or by visiting the District’s website at http://www.babcockranchliving.com/153/Independent-Special-District.
The purpose and effect of the Proposed Rule is to update such rates, fees, and charges as provided below and to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to provide sufficient revenues to meet expenses and provide services within the boundaries of the District. The full text of the Proposed Rule is available upon request from the District Manager’s Office. The proposed rates are set forth below with new language in underline and proposed deletions noted in strikethrough, which may be adjusted at the public hearing pursuant to discussion by the Board and public comment:
Permit Type
Submittal Criteria
Cost
RLSP
Initial Submittal - Per Lot
$125
Resubmittal - Per Lot
$45
Initial Inspection (ROW & LA)
$376
1st Reinspection
$50
2nd Reinspection
$100
3rd Reinspection
$150
CLSP
Initial Submittal
$500
Resubmittal
$250
Initial Inspection (ROW & LA)
$376
1st Reinspection
$50
2nd Reinspection
$100
3rd Reinspection
$150
ADC
Plan Review Fee
$100
Resubmittal
$35
Initial Inspection (ROW & LA)
$376
1st Reinspection
$50
2nd Reinspection
$100
3rd Reinspection
$150
SDP
40 Plan Sheets or Less
2500 $3,500
Greater than 40 Plan Sheets
$34,500 + $25 for every sheet over 40 sheets
Resubmittal - 3rd resubmittal and on
$750
SDP Modification
Major Modification
Same as SDP
Major Modification 3rd Resubmittal and on
$750
Minor Modification
$500
Minor Modification 3rd Resubmittal and on
$250
Limited SDP
Initial Submittal
$500
Resubmittal
$250
ROW
Plan Review Fee
$230
Inspection Fee
1% of construction costs or minimum of $300, whichever is greater
Environmental Review
Project area < 10 acres; no wetland impacts (just reviewing for species issues)
$2,500
Project area < 10 acres; < 1 acre wetland impacts
$3,500
Project area < 40 acres; < 3 acres wetland impacts
$5,000
Project area < 100 acres; < 5 acres wetland impacts
$6,000
Project area > 100 acres; ≥ 5 acres wetland impacts
$7,200
Stormwater Review
Stormwater 10 acres or less (Live ICPR Files not Provided)
$5,000
Stormwater more than 10 acres (Live ICPR Files not Provided)
$5,000 + $42 per acre over 10 acres
Stormwater 10 acres or less (Live ICPR Files Provided)
$4,000
Stormwater more than 10 acres (Live ICPR Files Provided)
$4,000 + $21 per acre over 10 acres
(Live ICPR Files Provided with Full Master Development Update)
$1,000
Utilities
Plan Review Fee
1% of Construction Cost or minimum of $772.50, whichever is greater
Inspection Fee
1% of Construction Cost or minimum of $772.50, whichever is greater
Deviation
Per Request
$175
Variance
Per Request
$2,000
Stormwater Acceptance Package (SAP) Right of Way Acceptance Package (RAP) Stormwater and Right of Way Acceptance Package (SRAP)
Per Request Application and review Fee
1% of Construction Cost or minimum of $2,000, whichever is greater
SAP or RAP Inspection Fees
Project area 0-10 acres
$750
Project area 10-20 acres
$1,200 + $50 per acre over 20 acres
Reinspection
$500
SRAPA Inspection Fees
Project area 0-10 acres
$1000
Project area 10-20 acres
$1,500 + $50 per acre over 20 acres
Reinspection
$500
SDP GIS
Project area 10 acres or less
$1500
Project area more than 10 acres
$3,000 + $10 per acre over 20 acres
UAP GIS
Project area 10 acres or less
$2,000
Project area more than 10 acres
$4,600 + $10 per acre over 20 acres
SAP GIS
Project area 10 acres or less
$2,000
Project area more than 10 acres
$3,800 + $10 per acre over 20 acres
This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. At the public hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this public hearing because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1 800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.
Cindy Cerbone, District Manager
Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District
June 26, 2026 26-00763T
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