SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2026-5 Text amendment to Section 2.130-B Indian Lakes Estates) modifying policy 2.130-B3.4 of the Comprehensive Plan removing the sewer connection requirement for duplex units in the Residential Low land use designation in Indian Lakes Estates (ILE). ILE is located south of SR 60, north of CR 640 and east of the City of Lake Wales. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on August 18, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request for an amendment to the Polk County Comprehensive Plan regarding the sewer connection requirement for duplex units in the Residential Low land use designation in Indian Lakes Estates (ILE). ILE is located south of SR 60, north of CR 640 and east of the City of Lake Wales. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which will be held on June 3, 2026.
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 June 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on August 18, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chanda Bennett, AICP
Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
863-534-6484
chandabennett@PolkFL.gov