SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-11 Chapter 9 LDC Changes) to amend multiple sections of Chapter 9. The suggested hearing dates are, for the first reading on July 16, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on August 6, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County initiated request for a LDC Text amendment to amend multiple sections of Chapter 9, to conform procedures and time frames for reviewing development applications with state requirements; clarifying terminology regarding extending the time frame for setting De Novo hearings; clarifying that a tie vote during a public hearing result in a denial; providing attendance standards for Planning Commission members. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which will be held on July 10, 2024, with a recommendation of approval.
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 the first reading on July 16, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on August 6, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ian Nance
Land Development Division
(863) 534-7621
ivannance@polk-county.net