SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2025-4-EAR Based Comp Plan, CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change several policies in all Comprehensive Plan elements per the requirements of Florida Statutes 163.3191, Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request for a Comprehensive Plan text amendment required by Florida Statutes 163.3191, Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). The changes reflect a minimum planning period of at least ten (10) years; changes in state requirements since the County’s last EAR adoption in 2010; updates to the Historic Preservation policies and Historical Resources Map; and updates to the Infrastructure Element for septic to sewer feasibility.
State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on June 4, 2025, with a recommendation for approval (Vote 6:0). This is the adoption hearing. This request was transmitted to the Florida Department of Commerce on July 15, 2025 with one objection and two comments provided with their Objections, Comments, and Recommendations Report dated September 23, 2025 (Polk CO. 25-04ER).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chanda Bennett, AICP, CPM
Comprehensive Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
863-534-6484
chandabennett@polk-county.net <mailto:chandabennett@polk-county.net>