SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-4 Streets & Pedestrian Safety Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 206, Accessory Uses, to add EV Charging Stations; Chapter 8, Subdivisions, to require speed limits signs on Level 2 plans; and Chapter 10 to provide definitions. The suggested hearing dates are, for the first reading on May 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., and the second reading on May 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County initiated request for a LDC Text amendment to amend Chapter 206, Accessory Uses, to allow EV Charging Stations as accessory uses and provide standards; amending Chapter 8, Subdivisions, to require notations and standards for speed limit signs on Level 2 plans; and amending Chapter 10 to provide definitions. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on April 3, 2024. The Planning Commission voted *** to recommend approval.
Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes (F.S.) requires the Board to adopt Land Development Code (LDC) regulations consistent with the implementation of the Polk County Comprehensive Plan. Amendments to the LDC require two public hearings before the Board to be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board set the first reading on May 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., and the second reading on May 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ian Nance
Land Development
(863) 534-7621
ivannance@polk-county.net