SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2025-4 EAR Based Comp Plan Text Amendment) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change several policies in all Comprehensive Plan elements. The suggested transmittal hearing date is July 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is November 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request to Change several policies in all Comprehensive Plan elements per the requirements of Florida Statutes 163.3191, Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), to reflect a minimum planning period of at least ten (10) years; to reflect changes in state requirements since the County’s last EAR; update the Historic Preservation policies and Historical Resources Map; and, update the Infrastructure Element for septic to sewer feasibility. Range. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held June 4, 2025, with a recommendation of approval by a 6:0 vote.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board set the transmittal hearing date for July 15, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date for November 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chanda Bennett, AICP
Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
863-534-6484
chandabennett@polk-county.net