SUBJECT
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PUBLIC HEARING (LDCT-2025-25 Communication Towers) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to lower the level of review for Monopole Communication Towers in non-residential districts; to modify Communication Tower conditional use standards; and add standards and a definition for Mobile Communication Towers. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request for an LDC text amendment to Chapter 2, Section 205, Use Table for Standard Land Use Districts, to lower the level of review for communication towers in non-residential districts; Chapter 3, Section 303, Criteria for Conditional Uses, to modify Communication Tower conditional use standards and add standards for Mobile Communication Towers; Chapter 4, Special Districts, to lower the level of review for communication towers in non-residential districts and modify conditional use standards; Chapter 5, Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, to lower the level of review for communication towers in non-residential districts; Chapter 10, Definitions, to provide glossary updates. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on February 4, 2026, with a recommendation for approval by a 7:0 vote.
RECOMMENDATION
After the second reading on March 17, 2026:
Approve
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ian Nance, Principal Planner
Land Development Division
(863) 534-7621
ivannance@polkfl.gov