III. REQUIRED PERIMETER LANDSCAPE BUFFERS

Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-04-28 · agenda_item

This agenda item concerns proposed landscape buffer requirements for a village development. The proposal specifies a minimum 25-foot wide Type "D" buffer along Corkscrew Road and State Road 82. This buffer may include a 10-foot wide underground utility easement next to the road, which would be sodded. The remaining 15 feet of the buffer would contain the required plantings. Other perimeter buffers vary based on adjacent land uses, with a 10-foot wide Type "A" buffer required next to Agriculture land and no buffer required next to Preserve or SSA2 areas, unless mandated by the South Florida Water Management District. A 300-foot open space buffer is also required between the SRA and adjoining HSA or FSA areas. This item is currently under review by the Board of County Commissioners. The project would involve site clearing, grading, installation of underground utilities, sodding, and extensive planting for landscape buffers. Contractors specializing in site preparation, grading, utility work, sod installation, and landscaping services could find opportunities. Engaging early before final plans and permits are established offers a strategic advantage.

minimum 25’ wide Type “D” Buffer

25 feet

10’ wide underground utility easement

10 feet

remaining 15’

15 feet

Minimum 10’ wide Type “A” buffer

10 feet

Minimum 300-foot Open Space buffer

300 feet