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  • SURFSIDE SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION

    When: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
    Polls Open: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue

    1. Residential uses on Lots between Collins and Harding Avenues  

    The Charter doesn't limit residential uses on lots west of Collins Avenue and east of Harding Avenue. Except for lots zoned for municipal use and SD-B40, it's proposed that the Charter be amended to limit residential uses on said lots to detached, single-family, multi-family and townhomes only unless by unanimous vote of the Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors. 

    Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

    Yes [ ]
    No [ ]

    EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Upon passage, the Town Charter would be amended to only allow detached, single-family, townhomes and multi-family structures between Collins and Harding Avenues unless all Elected Officials and 60% of the Town’s electorate agreed otherwise. The business district and Town property are excluded.

     

    2.  Residential uses on Lots West of Harding Avenue 

    The Charter doesn't limit residential uses on lots west of Harding Avenue. Except for lots zoned for municipal use and SD-840, it's proposed that the Charter be amended to limit residential uses on said lots to detached, single-family only unless by unanimous vote of the Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors. 

    Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

    Yes [ ]
    No [ ]

    EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Upon passage, the Town Charter would be amended to only allow detached, single-family structures west of Harding Avenue unless all Elected Officials and 60% of the Town’s electorate agreed otherwise. The business district and Town property are excluded.

     

    3. Prohibition of Lot Subdivision 

    The Town Charter does not prohibit the subdivision of lots. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to prohibit the subdivision of lots, without the unanimous vote of the Town Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors. 

    Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

    Yes [ ]
    No [ ]

    EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Upon passage, the Town’s Charter would be amended to prohibit lot splits in Town unless all Elected Officials and 60% of the Town’s electorate agreed otherwise.

     

    4. Ensuring Collection of Obligations due to the Town 

    The Charter doesn't mandate collection of monies or obligations due. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to ensure that, except for code enforcement liens, any monies or obligations owed to the Town exceeding $50,000.00 in 2024, indexed for inflation, shall not be extended, reduced, waived or forgiven by the Commission, except by its unanimous vote with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors. 

    Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

    Yes [ ]
    No [ ]

    EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Upon passage, the Town’s Charter would be amended to require the Town to collect all debts exceeding $50,000, adjusted to inflation, unless all Elected Officials and 60% of the Town’s electorate agreed otherwise. Code enforcement liens are excluded.

     

    5. Amendment Prohibiting Development and Construction of Structures Within Point Lake

    Shall the Charter be amended to prohibit any structure within Point Lake, North Canal and South Canal,
    except for marine structures used for private recreational or leisure purposes, that are permitted in the
    Town Code and are accessory and subordinate to an upland waterfront single-family home on lots

    abutting Point Lake, North Canal and South Canal?

    Yes [ ]
    No [ ]

    EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Upon passage, the Town’s Charter would prohibit development of Pointe Lake, its North and South canals, except for private marine structures part of a detached , single family home, subject to Town Code.

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