SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-2 US 98 and Peace River ARR) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) on 116.5± acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County initiated request for property located on the north side of US Highway 98 (SR 700), east of the Peace River, west of Poole Branch Road, and south of L Lanier Road, east of Fort Meade city limits, in Sections 25 and 26, Township 31 and Range 25.
State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held July 8, 2026, with a recommendation of approval by a 7:0 vote. This is the adoption hearing. This request was transmitted to the Florida Department of Commerce on August 18, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Robert Bolton
Planner III
Land Development
(863) 534-6468
robertbolton@polkfl.gov