Florida Administrative Code 29 - REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS
Florida Administrative Code – Chapter 29: Regional Planning Councils
Chapter 29 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) governs the organization, structure, and operations of Regional Planning Councils (RPCs) in the state. Each RPC is assigned to a specific geographic region and serves as a forum for regional collaboration and intergovernmental planning on issues such as land use, emergency management, economic development, and transportation.
📌 Overview of Chapter 29
Authority: Established under Chapter 186, Florida Statutes, which sets forth the state’s regional planning process.
Purpose: To facilitate regional coordination among counties and municipalities and to assist in the implementation of state and local plans.
🏛️ Structure of Chapter 29 FAC
Each section in Chapter 29 corresponds to an individual Regional Planning Council:
| Rule Chapter | Name of RPC | Coverage Area |
|---|---|---|
| 29A | West Florida RPC | Panhandle region (e.g., Escambia, Santa Rosa) |
| 29B | Apalachee RPC | Big Bend area (e.g., Leon, Gadsden) |
| 29C | North Central Florida RPC | Alachua and surrounding counties |
| 29D | Northeast Florida RPC | Jacksonville region |
| 29E | East Central Florida RPC | Orlando region |
| 29F | Central Florida RPC | Polk, Hardee, Highlands |
| 29G | Tampa Bay RPC | Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco |
| 29H | Southwest Florida RPC | Charlotte, Lee, Collier |
| 29I | Treasure Coast RPC | Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie |
| 29J | South Florida RPC | Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe |
⚙️ Common Functions of RPCs under FAC 29
Strategic Regional Policy Plans (SRPPs): Each RPC develops and maintains an SRPP for guiding growth and resource management.
Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Review: RPCs review large-scale developments for regional impacts (though this role has diminished since the DRI program was scaled back).
Technical Assistance: To local governments in planning, grant applications, and disaster preparedness.
Intergovernmental Coordination: Address cross-jurisdictional issues like water, transportation, and economic development.
🔎 Example Rule Chapter: 29H (Tampa Bay RPC)
29H-1: Organization and operation of the RPC.
29H-3: Strategic Regional Policy Plan content and amendment procedures.
29H-9: Rules for conducting business meetings.
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