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Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-19 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-19
- Type:
- Agenda_item
05.12.2026 BOA Agenda
This document is an agenda for the Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on May 12, 2026. It lists four New Business items, each seeking a variance or special exception for residential property improvements. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is recorded in this agenda.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Not stated in the agenda; this is a notice of a hearing.
- Address:
- Multiple addresses listed: 130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid; 211 Lark Avenue, Sebring; 218 Rail Avenue, Sebring; 1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring.
- Applicant:
- Multiple applicants listed: Michael and Leonard Callahan, c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers; Ann Brooks; John Austin Muldoon, c/o Megan Rossi; Guy and Mary Stanley.
05.12.2026 BOA Agenda Packet
[4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W. Palm Circle, Lake Placid; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid; case BOA 1999; BOA 2000; BOA 2003; BOA 2004; BOA 2005; BOA 2006] BOA 1999: Shawna and Rubin McCullors requested and were approved for variances to replace a damaged dwelling. The variances allowed a 3-foot side yard setback on the west instead of 7.5 feet, and a 2-foot side yard setback on the east instead of 7.5 feet. No public comment was received. BOA 2000: Henry and Agnes Walker requested and were approved for a variance to replace a damaged dwelling. The variance allowed a 6.5-foot rear yard setback of 18.5 feet instead of 25 feet. No public comment was received. BOA 2003: Amaral Homes LLC requested and was approved for a special exception to operate an existing dwelling as a model home. No public comment was received. BOA 2004: Hicoria Sand Mine requested a special exception for a sand mine. This was continued to June 9, 2026. 6 audience members spoke against the request, citing concerns about drainage, traffic, mine depth, wells, contamination, and cancer. BOA 2005: Rosalie Klein requested and was approved for a variance for a mobile home replacement. The variance allowed an 11.2-foot front yard setback instead of 25 feet. No public comment was received. BOA 2006: Lyle and Leah Wilson requested and were approved for a special exception to allow the construction of a guesthouse. No public comment was received. [130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid; case BOA 2002] BOA 2002: Michael and Leonard Callahan requested and were recommended for approval for a 5.5-foot variance to allow a 19.5-foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet, to replace a damaged dwelling on an approximate 0.11-acre parcel. The property is a legal nonconforming lot of record. No public comment was stated. [211 Lark Avenue, Sebring; case BOA 2007] BOA 2007: Ann Brooks requested and was recommended for approval for a special exception to allow raising, keeping, or maintaining up to two caged hens. The structure housing the hens must be no less than 25 feet from all property lines. The applicant had a previous code enforcement violation for having one caged hen, and the rooster and one hen did not survive a dog attack. The applicant currently has no chickens. No public comment was stated. [218 Rail Avenue, Sebring; case BOA 2009] BOA 2009: John Austin Muldoon requested and was recommended for approval for a special exception to allow the raising, keeping, or maintaining up to two caged hens with a reduced setback of 12 feet 10 inches from the side property line and 16 feet 2 inches from the rear property line for the chicken coop. The applicant had a code enforcement violation for having one caged hen and a rooster, the rooster has since been rehomed. No public comment was stated. [1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring; case BOA 2010] BOA 2010: Guy and Mary Stanley requested and were recommended for approval for a 7-foot variance to allow an 18-foot rear yard setback instead of the required 25 feet, to enclose an existing screen room on an approximate 0.36-acre parcel. The property is a corner lot and the screen room was legally constructed under a previous ordinance allowing encroachment into the rear yard setback. The Spring Lake HOA has approved the request. No public comment was stated. [case BOA 2010/HCC] The Board of Adjustment is considering Variance BOA 2010/HCC on May 12, 2026. The applicant seeks a setback reduction variance to enclose an existing screen room within its current footprint. The property is zoned R-1 (Residential District) and the proposed use is Mixed Use (MU) Residential. All surrounding properties are also zoned R-1 with Single-Family Residential (SFR) use. The variance is considered the minimum necessary for reasonable use of the land and is in harmony with the neighborhood. The Spring Lake HOA has already approved the project. No public comment is stated. The Highlands County Building Department, Emergency Management, Natural Resources, Road & Bridge, Fire Rescue, Engineering, Code Enforcement, Avon Park Air Force Range, and Spring Lake Improvement District provided no comment. Staff finds the request consistent with Land Development Regulations. A building permit must be obtained within one year of variance approval, and construction completed within two years.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved; Approved; Approved; Continued; Approved; Approved
- Address:
- 4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W. Palm Circle, Lake Placid; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid
- Applicant:
- Shawna and Rubin McCullors; Henry and Agnes Walker; Amaral Homes LLC; Hicoria Sand Mine; Rosalie Klein; Lyle & Leah Wilson
05.12.2026 BOA Minutes
[130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid, Florida; case BOA 2002] BOA 2002: Variance approved for a 5.5-foot front yard setback reduction from 25 feet to 19.5 feet to replace a damaged dwelling. One letter of concern received, no letters in favor. Motion carried 6-1. [211 Lark Avenue, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2007] BOA 2007: Special exception approved to allow raising, keeping, or maintaining up to two caged hens. Five letters of objection received, including a petition with five signatures. One member of the audience spoke in favor. Motion carried 7-0. [218 Rail Avenue, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2009] BOA 2009: Special exception approved to allow raising, keeping, or maintaining up to two caged hens with reduced setbacks for the chicken coop (12 feet 10 inches from the side property line and 16 feet 2 inches from the rear property line). One letter of objection received, no letters in favor. Motion carried 6-1. [1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2010] BOA 2010: Variance approved for a 7-foot rear yard setback reduction from 25 feet to 18 feet to enclose an existing screen room. No letters of objection or favor received, one letter stating no impact. Motion carried 7-0.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid, Florida
- Applicant:
- MICHAEL AND LEONARD CALLAHAN, C/O SARAH MAIER, DEWBERRY ENGINEERS
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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Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Appendix A, Table A -1 for weighted population and Table A -11 for functional
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: BEBR: April 1, 2025 Final Population Estimates. If fire rescue and EMS service area
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Highlands County
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Highlands County
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Highlands County
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Highlands County
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Highlands County Sheriff's Office
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Highlands County and Highlands County Property Appraiser
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Table A-13 for residential land uses and Table A-15 for non-residential land uses
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Table II-1
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Table II-5
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1) Source: Table II-9
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-12 in Highlands County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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