SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-16 Heavy Machinery Equipment Sales and Services Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 4, Section 403.01C, Table 4: Wahneta Neighborhood Plan Use Table. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on September 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing on September 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is an applicant-initiated request for a LDC Text Amendment to Chapter 4, Section 403.01C, Table 4: Wahneta Neighborhood Plan Use Table to add “Heavy Machinery Equipment Sales and Services” as a conditional use in the Industrial-X (IND-X) land use district. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on August 6, 2025, with a recommendation of approval by a 7:0 vote.
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 the Board to set the first reading on September 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., and the adoption hearing on September 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kyle Rogus, Planner I
Land Development Division
(863) 534-7553
kylerogus@polk-county.net <mailto:kylerogus@polk-county.net>