SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-13 Green Swamp Density Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 5, Section 502, Table 5.3, and Amending Section 506. The suggested Adoption hearing date is November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County initiated request for a LDC Text amendment to amend Chapter 5, Section 502 Table 5.3, Density and Dimensional Regulations for Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, to increase the density transferred out of wetlands in the A/RRX district from one (1) unit per 20 acres to one (1) unit per 10 acres; amending Section 506 Rural Special Protection Area to specify the measurement of density in The Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RRX) and Conservation Core (COREX) Future Land Use Map designations, address wetland density transfer, and correct the vesting date in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on June 5, 2024, with a recommendation of approval by a 4:3 vote.
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 Adoption reading for November 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erik Peterson, AICP
Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
(863) 534-6470
erikpeterson@polk-county.net