SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-18, Section 220 Warehouse Separation) (First Reading), to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request amending Section 220, Compatibility related to warehouse uses and loading and unloading areas. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request to add Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) for applicability of the 50-foot compatibility zone, and to add a new Subsection H. “Four or more loading/unloading areas, docking facilities, and their accessory truck parking areas” for additional requirements for fencing, buffers, setbacks and prohibitions. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on December 4, 2024, where the Planning Commission recommended approval (Vote:7-0).
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
Adopt after the second reading on February 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chanda Bennett, AICP
Comprehensive Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
(863) 534-6484
chandabennett@polk-county.net <mailto:chandabennett@polk-county.net>