SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-22 Offices Text Amendment) (First Hearing) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to modify standards for office uses. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request to amend LDC Chapters 2, 4, and 5 to add Professional Office and Contractor Office to the Use Tables; Chapter 2, Section 221, Principal Uses and Buildings, to add standards for office buildings; Chapters 3 and 4 to add conditional use criteria for Professional Office and Contractor Office uses; Chapter 7, Section 708, to amend parking standards for office uses; Chapter 10 to add definitions. On October 7, 2026, the Planning Commission recommend approval (Vote 7:0) of the amendment.
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. This is the first of the two hearings.
RECOMMENDATION
After the second reading on December 1, 2026:
Adopt
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ian Nance, Principal Planner
Land Development Division
(863) 534-7621
ivannance@polkfl.gov