Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting: mayo de 2026
Highlands County
05.12.2026 P&Z Agenda
The Highlands County Planning & Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency is considering proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) concerning certified recovery residences. The amendments aim to define 'recovery residence' and 'certified recovery residence,' permit 'certified recovery residence' in R-3 and R-3 NC zoning districts, and establish procedures for reasonable accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities, as required by state and federal law. This item received a recommendation at the May 12, 2026, hearing and will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on June 16, 2026. An overview of ETRAKIT software is also scheduled.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommendation at May 12, 2026 hearing; final decision by BCC on June 16, 2026
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Staff
05.12.2026 P&Z Agenda Packet
[600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870; case P&Z 2191] Highlands County Planning & Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency considered proposed amendments to Land Development Regulations (LDRs) to define and permit 'certified recovery residence' in R-3 and R-3 NC zoning districts, and to establish procedures for reasonable accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities, as required by state law and the Federal Fair Housing Act. The proposed amendments were recommended for approval to the Board of County Commissioners. A prior meeting on April 14, 2026, approved amendments to Section 12.04.112 of the LDRs pertaining to final plat submittal and recordation. [600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida; case P&Z 2188] Highlands County Planning & Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency approved amendments to Section 12.04.112 of the Land Development Regulations concerning final plat submittal and recordation. The amendments were recommended to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption by ordinance.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Recommended for approval by Planning & Zoning Commission to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Address:
- 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870
- Applicant:
- Staff (Development Services Department)
05.12.2026 P&Z Minutes
The Highlands County Planning & Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency met on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The commission unanimously approved minutes from the previous meeting. In new business, they considered P&Z 2191, proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations pertaining to certified recovery residences. The amendments aim to include definitions for 'recovery residence' and 'certified recovery residence,' list 'certified recovery residence' as a permitted use in R-3 and R-3 NC zoning districts, and create a new section for reasonable accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities, as required by Section 397.487 F.S. and the Federal Fair Housing Act. The commission recommended to the Board of County Commissioners to approve and adopt by Ordinance the proposed text amendments. Mrs. Kramer demonstrated the new eTRAKiT permitting and project software. The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 pm.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Recommended to the Board of County Commissioners to approve and adopt by Ordinance.
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