SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-13 Green Swamp Density Measurement Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a LDC Text amendment to Chapter 5, Section 502, Table 5.3, and Section 506 related to density and dimensional regulations within the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County initiated request for a LDC Text amendment to amend Chapter 5, Section 502 Table 5.3, Density and Dimensional Regulations for Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, to increase the density transferred out of wetlands in the A/RRX district from one (1) unit per 20 acres to one (1) unit per 10 acres (with a minimum 5 acres upland per lot); amending Section 506 Rural Special Protection Area to specify the measurement of density in The Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RRX) and Conservation Core (COREX) Future Land Use Map designations, address wetland density transfer, and correct the vesting date in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on June 5, 2024, with a recommendation of approval (Vote: 4-3).
State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was June 5, 2024, with a recommendation of approval by a 4:3 vote. Amendments to the LDC require two public hearings before the Board to be adopted. The first reading held on June 18, 2024, and continued to July 17, 2024. This is the adoption hearing.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erik Peterson, AICP
Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
(863) 534-6470
erikpeterson@polk-county.net