SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-18 Section 220 Warehouse Separation Text Amendment) to amend Section 220, add Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) for applicability, and add Subsection H. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on January 21, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on February 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a county-initiated request to amend Section 220, Compatibility, to add Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) for applicability of the 50-foot compatibility zone, and to add a new Subsection H. “Four or more loading/unloading areas, docking facilities, and their accessory truck parking areas” for additional requirements for fencing, buffers, setbacks and prohibitions. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on December 4, 2024, with a recommendation of approval by a 7:05:2 vote.
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 January 21, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on February 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