Submitted By: Tye Chighizola
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Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Ordinance 2022-32 concerning an amendment to the code of ordinances to create a definition for a satellite hospital emergency room and allow the use in the Institutional, B-4, B-5, and SC zoning districts (Case COD22-44700). This is the second of two public hearings. The first public hearing was held on April 5, 2022.
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Friday, April 8 in the Star Banner
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BACKGROUND: Staff proposes an ordinance to better address the new freestanding emergency rooms that are under review. The new definition would allow the use in more zoning districts than a hospital.
A satellite hospital emergency room shall be defined as a facility where medical or surgical care is given to non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients without limitation as to hours of service but not expressly intended for overnight accommodations. These facilities include related activities such as laboratories, outpatient services, training facilities, and emergency care services
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The requested ordinance is needed to address the new applications for freestanding emergency rooms. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: This ordinance is pending final review by City Attorney Robert W. Batsel, Jr.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve
• Deny
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