SUBJECT
title
Public Hearing (LDCPAL-2025-4 EAR Based Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment) (Transmittal Hearing) to consider a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change several policies in all Comprehensive Plan elements per the requirements of Florida Statutes 163.3191, Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).
body
DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request for a Comprehensive Plan text amendment required by Florida Statutes 163.3191, Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). The changes reflect a minimum planning period of at least ten (10) years; changes in state requirements since the County’s last EAR adoption in 2010; update the Historic Preservation policies and Historical Resources Map; and, update the Infrastructure Element for septic to sewer feasibility.
State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on June 4, 2025, with a recommendation for approval (Vote 6:0). This is the transmittal hearing to the Department of Florida Commerce and the adoption hearing is scheduled on November 4, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chanda Bennett, AICP, CPM
Land Development
(863) 534-6484
chandabennett@polk-county.net