SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-3 Recreational Use Easements) (First Reading) to consider and Land Development Code text amendment, amending Chapter 3, Conditional Uses, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses for High Intensity Recreation to allow access via easement for firearms ranges. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is an applicant-initiated request for an LDC text amendment to Chapter 3, Conditional Uses, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses for High Intensity Recreation to allow access via easement for firearms ranges. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on May 6, 2026, with a recommendation for 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. This is the first of the two hearings.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval after the second reading on June 16, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erik Peterson, AICP
Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
(863) 534-6470
erikpeterson@polkfl.gov <mailto:erikpeterson@polkfl.gov>