SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-13 Eloise Main Street Corridor LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions, to establish the permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses in the Main Street Corridor (MSC) land use district and implement additional development standards. This case is related to LDCPAS-2026-6. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is an applicant-initiated request for an LDC text amendment to change the text of the Land Development Code Appendix E, Section E105, Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions, to establish the permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses in the Main Street Corridor (MSC) land use district and implement additional development standards. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on September 2, 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
Approve on 2nd reading on October 6, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mark J. Bennett, AICP, FRA-RA, CNU-A, Senior Planner
Land Development Division
(863) 534-6455
markbennett@polkfl.gov