ROGO in Marathon, Florida
Marathon, Florida Facing Building Allocation Shortage
Marathon, Florida is nearing the end of its building allocations. (ROGO) Once exhausted, owners of vacant lots may resort to legal action against the city for denying them the opportunity to build on their properties.
Marathon and Monroe County Strike Deal
Marathon City and Monroe County have reached an agreement to prevent lawsuits. Marathon will temporarily borrow building allocations from the county.
Marathon initiated paperwork to request additional building allocations from the state. However, Monroe County preferred a comprehensive assessment of available buildable lots and infrastructure needs before proceeding. The county consented to loan allocations to Marathon on condition that the city postpones further requests from the state.
ROGO News Article
Here is a link to the most recent news article where this was addressed
https://keysweekly.com/42/bpas-band-aid-marathon-monroe-county-outline-building-allocation-loan/
Is Borrowing Building Allocations a Good Idea?
Is relying on temporary borrowing of building allocations truly a viable long-term solution for Marathon’s development challenges? While it may stave off immediate legal action, it doesn’t guarantee immunity from potential future lawsuits if the state doesn’t allocate more permits. Additionally, what about property owners in line for ROGO on their vacant lots in the county? With a limited number of permits available, borrowing allocations could negatively impact their opportunities for development. Considering these factors, is temporary borrowing a sustainable approach, especially if the state fails to allocate more permits in the future?
What are your thoughts on Marathon temporarily borrowing building allocations from Monroe County to address its shortage? Do you believe this is a viable solution for the city’s development challenges, or do you foresee potential drawbacks in the long term?
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