SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-8 Pool Safety LDC Text) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a Land Development Code text amendment to amend Chapter 2, Section 211, Pools and Screen Enclosures, to refer to Florida Building Code and Florida Statutes for consistency with above ground pool safety measures. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
A staff-initiated text amendment to Chapter 2, Section 211 of the Land Development Code (LDC) to reference and align with the Florida Building Code and Florida Statutes, specifically concerning above-ground swimming pool safety barriers. This change was brought on by Code Enforcement not being able to cite violations consistently based off the current interpretation of the LDC text. The current LDC language is outdated, or not harmonized with state law, therefore Code Enforcement Officers are struggling to uniformly apply the rules when inspecting properties.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve on second reading on December 2, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kyle Rogus, Planner II
Land Development Division
863-534-7553
kylerogus@polk-county.net