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. (No Fiscal Impact) REQUEST TO CONTINUE
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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.
State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on March 6, 2024, with a recommendation for approval (Vote 5:1). This adoption hearing was continued from June 18, 2024; however, another continuance is needed to address comments received by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt
Adopt as amended by the Board, or
Do Not Adopt
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chanda Bennett, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
863.534.6484
chandabennett@polk-county.net