SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-18 Natural Encounters Amendment) to amend Appendix E Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date on December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is an applicant-initiated request for an LDC text amendment to Appendix E Parcel Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments with Conditions to add standards for development on property subject to LDCPAS-2025-26. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on November 5, 2025, with a recommendation for approval by 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board set the first reading on December 2, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., and the adoption hearing date on December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Johnathan Sims, MPA, Planner II
Land Development Division
863-534-7515
JohnathanSims@polk-county.net