SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-12 ILE LDC Duplex and Use Table Text Change) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding Chapter 4, Section 402, c. Indian Lakes Estates (Pre-DRI #2) to add a use table and conditions for duplex units on septic tanks, minimum septic tank requirements, and prohibiting parcel subdivision. This case is related to LDCPAL-2026-5, a companion Comprehensive Plan text amendment. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated to modify Chapter 4 regarding Indian Lakes Estates (ILE). ILE is located east of Lake Walk in the Water, south of SR 60 and north of CR 630 between Lake Walk in the Water and the intersection of SR 60 and CR 630. On June 3, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 7:0 to recommend approval of the amendment.
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
After the second reading on August 16, 2026
Approve
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chanda Bennett, AICP, CPM
Land Development Division
(863) 534-6484
chandabennett@polkfl.gov