SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-21 Accessory Structures LDC Text) to amend Chapter 2, Section 206.A, Accessory Dwelling units; Section 208.F, Accessory Structure Setbacks; Section 209.D, Accessory Structure Location and Chapter 9, Section 930, to add Accessory Dwelling Units. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on March 18, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a county-initiated request for a LDC Text to amend Chapter 2, Section 206.A, Accessory Dwelling units, to limit their size and provide variance criteria; Section 208.F, Accessory Structure Setbacks, to increase the setbacks for sheds; Section 209.D, Accessory Structure Location, to provide exceptions for accessory structures on lakefront properties; amending Chapter 9, Section 930, to add Accessory Dwelling Units to list of accessory uses eligible for a variance. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on February 5, 2025, with a recommendation of approval by a 7:0 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 for the first reading on March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on March 18, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ian Nance
Land Development Division
(863) 534-7621
ivannance@polk-county.net