SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2023-13 Septic to Sewer Text Change CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan text amendment to several elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended that address new septic tank limitations in areas with Basin Management Action Plans, a new overlay called Nutrient Restoration Plan Overlay (NRPO), and septic tank to sewer conversation in the NRP. This case is related to LDCT-2023-24. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request to amend several elements of the Comprehensive Plan, addressing new septic tank limitations in areas with a Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP), adding a new Resource-Protection District called Nutrient Restoration Plan Overlay and map series, addressing septic tank to sewer conversation feasibility analysis; the impacted elements and appendices include Division 2.100 Future Land Use Element, Appendix 2.132 Critical Area Resource Management Plan; Division 2.300 Conservation Element, 3.100 Infrastructure Element, Division 4.200 Capital Improvements Element and adding and modifying definitions to Division 4.400 Glossary.
The County received comments from Florida Commerce and the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (FDEP). Staff has added new text to address the concerns from the reviewing agencies.
State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on March 6, 2024, with a recommendation for approval (Vote 5:1). The Transmittal hearing was held on June 18, 2024 and this is the adoption hearing.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chanda Bennett, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
863.534.6484
chandabennett@polk-county.net