SUBJECT
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Public Hearing (LDCT-2025-18 Natural Encounters LDC Text Amendment) (First Reading) to add development conditions in Appendix E, Section E105. This will amend Table E1 and create Subsection V. This will add policies in Section 2.135 in the Comprehensive Plan to reference that this property has development restrictions in the LDC. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The subject property is located south of State Road 540 (Cypress Gardens Boulevard), west of US Highway 27, east of Eloise Loop, north of Thompson Nursery Road, surrounded by the City of Winter Haven, in Sections 17, Township 29, and Range 27.
State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on November 5th, 2025, with a recommendation for approval (7:0). This is the first reading of the ordinance and the adoption hearing is scheduled for December 16th, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt on December 16, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Johnathan (JP) Sims, MPA
Planner II
Land Development Division
(863) 534-7515
johnathansims@polkfl.gov