The Department of Community Affairs found four policies not in compliance in the Walton County comprehensive plan.
According to a Jan. 11 letter addressed to Commission Chairman Scott Brannon, the DCA determined that the future land use element, the coastal zone/conservation, housing element policy and the transportation element policies do not meet Florida Statute requirements.
?We?re aware of the issues and trying to address them,? County Administrator Ronnie Bell said.
According to Paul DiGiusippi, regional planning administrator for DCA, the agency is working with the county to identify problems and recommend solutions.
?My suggestion is to work with the Department of Community Affairs on a settlement agreement that will allow modifications to adopted ordinances and bring them in compliance,? Planning Department Director Pat Blackshear said.
A settlement agreement provides cities and counties the opportunity to resolve ?not in compliance amendments,? Blackshear said. However, the Board of County Commissioners must authorize the measure first.
?We want to try to reach a settlement agreement with DCA and make good decisions for the citizens of Walton County,? Bell said.
The Planning Department will make recommendations regarding the comprehensive plan to the Board of County Commissioners at its Feb. 14 meeting at the Walton County Courthouse.