X. GENERAL GOVERNMENT

City Council Meeting · 2026-06-17 · agenda_item

Lake County is working with the City of Tavares and other cities in the county to identify and protect rural "Protection Zones" and wildlife corridors. This effort involves creating Joint Planning Area Agreements (JPA's) that could limit development in certain areas through mechanisms like no annexation agreements and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR's). The county has hired a consultant to identify these zones, and a map of the City of Tavares has been provided for collaboration on identifying areas for protection. The process is currently under review, with future meetings planned for map markups. This initiative could lead to work in areas such as land use planning, legal services related to development agreements, and potentially environmental consulting. Engaging early in this planning phase may provide an advantage as the specifics of these agreements and protected areas are determined.