SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-16 Heavy Equipment Sales and Services LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to allow Heavy Machinery Equipment Sales and Services as a conditional use in the Industrial-X (INDX) land use district. (No Fiscal Impact).
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DESCRIPTION
This is an applicant-initiated request for a LDC text amendment to amend Chapter 4, Section 403.01.C, Table 4: Wahneta Neighborhood Plan - Use Table, to add Heavy Machinery Equipment Sales and Services as a conditional use in the Industrial-X (INDX) land use district. On August 6, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval with a 7-0 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. This is the first of the two hearings.
RECOMMENDATION
No action required on first reading.
Adopt on second reading on September 16, 2025:
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kyle Rogus, Planner I
Land Development Division
(863) 534-7553
kylerogus@polk-county.net