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Land Development Code Text Amendments

The Development Services Department reviews text amendments to the Land Development Code periodically. Land Development Code (LDC) Amendments are considered by the Board of County Commissioners in public hearings. Please note, the proposed text below is a draft and subject to change prior to the hearing. Please see the complete file to view all drafts.

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Schedule of Key Dates for Round 1, 2023

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  1. Public Outreach Meeting - May 9, 2023 6 PM
  2. 1st BOCC Public Hearing - TBD
  3. 2nd BOCC Public Hearing - TBD

Proposed Text Amendments for Round 1, 2023

  1. LDC 23-0138 - Text Amendment to LDC Sections 2.02.02, 6.11.136, 11.03.01 and Part 12.01

    Purpose

    The proposed Text Amendment regarding vaping retail shops establishes zoning and land development regulations related to the location and permitting of the establishments that sells vaping products within 500 feet of public or private elementary, middle and secondary schools. The amendment will prohibit vaping retail shops with more than 20% of its total monthly retail sales of vaping products within 500 feet of public or private elementary, middle and secondary schools and require a Conditional Use zoning permit review and approval. Vaping retail shops with more than 20% of its total monthly retail sales of vaping products located within 500 feet public or private schools that were a permitted use of their property's zoning classification and in lawful operation by the effective date of this amendment would be deemed a legal nonconforming use, subject to a Determination of Nonconformity. This amendment has been directed by the Board of County Commissioners.

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  2. LDC 23-0311 - Text Amendment to LDC Section 10.03.04

    Purpose

    This proposed Text Amendment will modify the procedures for amendments to official zoning atlas (rezonings) of the LDC, specifically the consideration and final decision by the Board when rezoning or major modification applications are related to amendments of the Future of Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan (CPA) application. Applications proceeding in accordance with the Land Development Code that are contingent on a request to amend the Future of Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Hillsborough County will be deemed withdrawn and of no further effect in the event that such requested amendment to the Future of Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Hillsborough County is denied by the Board of County Commissioners and no further proceeding or action will be required.

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  3. LDC 23-0312 - Text Amendment to LDC Sections 2.02.02 and 6.11.103

    Purpose

    This proposed Text Amendment modifies the standards for Yard Waste Air Curtain Incinerator (ACI) facilities. The amendment will distinguish between commercial facilities which accept yard waste generated off site for incineration, and those that are temporary and accessory to the clearing of land, limited to the incineration of yard waste generated on site only. The amendment proposes for consideration two alternative options for addressing the approval process of a commercial facility.

    The first option specifies that commercial facilities will be permissible as a Conditional Use in the Commercial Intensive (CI) and Manufacturing (M) zoning districts. As a Conditional Use the commercial facility would be able to be permitted in those districts through an administrative permit approval process subject to demonstrating compliance with the standards outlined in this amendment.

    The second alternative option proposes that commercial facilities will only be permissible in Planned Development zoning districts. Under this alternative option to allow a new commercial facility would require a rezoning to a Planned Development, through a noticed public hearing process, and demonstration of compliance with the standards outlined in this amendment.

    Both type of facilities will require to meet all Local and State of Florida environmental requirements and permitting. Standards will regulate minimum required setbacks, screening and restricts the duration of the use for accessory/temporary ACI's sites. This amendment has been directed by the Board of County Commissioners.

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Schedule of Key Dates for Round 2, 2023

To watch the meeting after it has completed, go to Hillsborough County's Playback YouTube Channel.

  1. Public Outreach Meeting - September 26, 2023 6 PM
  2. 1st BOCC Public Hearing - October 19, 2023 6PM
  3. 2nd BOCC Public Hearing - November 2, 2023 6 PM 2 BOCC

Proposed Text Amendments for Round 2, 2023

  1. LDC 23-0913 - Text Amendment to LDC Section 6.11.39

    Purpose

    This proposed Text Amendment to the Land Development Code modifies the standards for Farm Worker Housing (FWH) sites. The intent of this amendment is to promote the efficient development of farm worker housing and predictability in the development process. The standards proposed to be amended include the permit review process, screening and landscaping, parking, sidewalk, occupancy, road improvements and site lighting. This amendment has been directed by the Board of County Commissioners.

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Applying for a Land Development Code (LDC) Amendment

Amendments are initiated by submitting a text amendment application. If the amendment is initiated by an individual or entity outside the county, they must first attend a mandatory application pre-submittal conference and then submit the application and pay the fee by appointment. To schedule an appointment to submit a completed application contact the Zoning Counseling Center by phone at (813) 272-5600.

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