SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-10 Temporary Storm Debris Handling LDC Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 2, Section 207, Temporary Uses, subsection 207.L, Road Construction Material/Equipment, add a Subsection 207.M, Processing Management, and Disposal of Yard Debris Collected from major storms. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on June 17, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on July 1, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request for a LDC text amendment to amend Chapter 2, Section 207, Temporary Uses, subsection 207.L, Road Construction Material/Equipment, add a subsection 207.M, Processing Management, and Disposal of Yard Debris Collected from major storms, to allow for temporary yard debris processing sites after major storm events. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which will be held on June 4, 2025.
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 Board set for the first reading on June 17, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on July 1, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erik Peterson, AICP
Planning Administrator
Land Development Division
(863) 534-6470
erikpeterson@polk-county.net <mailto:erikpeterson@polk-county.net>