2. The development will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting · 2026-04-14 · agenda_item

This notice concerns a proposed sand mine operation planned for an area in Highlands County. The applicant seeks to develop a large-scale industrial use, specifically mining activities, which would involve excavation over an extended period of 20 to 50 years. The proposal is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. The project's scope would likely include site clearing, grading, extensive excavation, and potentially significant truck traffic. While a conceptual reclamation plan suggests future residential or recreational uses, the immediate focus is on the mining operation itself. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early, as this project is in its preliminary stages before site plans, bids, and permits are finalized. Understanding the project's details now offers an advantage in competing for future work related to site preparation and the mining operation itself.

mining duration

20 to 50 years

nearby residential properties distance

0.22 miles

other residential properties distance

0.75 miles