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1. Adoption of long-term strategies to facilitate development patterns that support
This item concerns the potential adoption of long-term strategies for development patterns in Highlands County. The strategies aim to support multi-modal transportation, urban design, and mixed land uses, including varying intensity and density. This is currently under review by the Board of County Commissioners. If adopted, these strategies could lead to future projects involving site planning, infrastructure development, and construction. The scope of work might include land clearing, grading, utility installation, road construction, and building development. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process. Early engagement before final plans and permits are established could offer a competitive advantage for upcoming development opportunities.
- Board:
- Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for a Workshop on Impact Fees
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Decision:
- Board of County Commissioners
1. Any approved reasonable accommodation may be revoked by the
Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting 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:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. BOA 2002 Staff Report
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 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:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. BOA 2007 Staff Report
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 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:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. BOA 2009 Staff Report
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 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:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. BOA 2010 Staff Report
This item concerns a staff report for BOA 2010 in Highlands County. The report is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. No specific project details such as a proposed use, size, or location were provided in the agenda item text. As the item is a staff report under review, the scope of work and potential phases are not yet defined. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should monitor future public notices for specific project details as they become available. Early engagement may offer an advantage once project plans are clarified.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Impact fees cannot be collected prior to building permit issuance; and
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. Information about the property for which the reasonable accommodation is
Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting 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:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Staff Report P&Z 2191 for P&Z LDRs Certified Recovery Residences
Highlands County is considering changes to its Land Development Regulations. These proposed amendments would affect unincorporated areas of the county. The changes involve adding new regulations and modifying existing ones related to multiple-family dwelling districts and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Commission. If approved, the changes could lead to new development or redevelopment projects that require site preparation, construction, and related services. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers should monitor this process as it moves forward. Engaging early, before specific projects are defined and permits are issued, offers the best opportunity to understand potential needs and compete for future work.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Unincorporated Highlands County
1. The Applicant shall obtain all permits required by the County, State, and Federal
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 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:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. The Applicant shall obtain all permits required by the County, State, and Federal
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 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:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. The Departments, Divisions, and Agencies listed below provided comments
This item concerns a variance request for a project that is currently under review by the Highlands County Board of Adjustment. The specific details of the proposed project, including its location, size, and intended use, are not provided in this agenda item. However, the staff report indicates that the request is consistent with land development regulations. If approved, the variance would allow for a building permit to be obtained within one year and construction to be completed within two years of the approval date. This process would likely involve site preparation, utility work, construction, and final landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers should monitor this item as it progresses, as early engagement before final plans and permits are issued could offer a competitive advantage for potential work.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. The Departments, Divisions, and Agencies listed below provided comments
Highlands County is reviewing a request for a special exception to allow the keeping of up to two caged hens on a 0.24-acre parcel at 218 Rail Avenue in Sebring. The applicant is seeking approval for reduced setbacks for a chicken coop, specifically 12 feet 10 inches from the side property line and 16 feet 2 inches from the rear property line. This item is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, the project would involve the construction of a chicken coop and associated site preparation. This early stage presents an opportunity for contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage before final plans and permits are issued. Businesses specializing in site preparation, concrete work, carpentry, and landscaping could find opportunities as the project moves forward.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 218 Rail Avenue, Sebring
- Applicant:
- John Austin Muldoon
1. The Departments, Divisions, and Agencies listed below provided comments
This item concerns a request for a variance to enclose an existing screen room at 1500 Duane Palmer Boulevard in Sebring. The property is approximately 0.36 acres. The applicant is seeking to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 feet to 18 feet. This request is currently under review by the Highlands County Board of Adjustment. If approved, the project would involve work to enclose the existing screen room. This could include framing, roofing, and finishing trades. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to reach out early to learn more about this potential project before final plans and permits are settled.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring
- Applicant:
- Guy and Mary Stanley
1. The Departments, Divisions, and Agencies listed below provided comments
This notice concerns a variance request, identified as BOA 2010/HCC, that is currently under review by the Highlands County Board of Adjustment. The request is for a variance related to land development regulations, and staff findings indicate it is consistent with these regulations. If approved, the variance would allow for a building permit to be obtained within one year of approval, with construction completed within two years. The project scope would involve obtaining necessary permits and then proceeding with construction, which could include site preparation, utility work, and building construction, depending on the specific nature of the variance. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early in this process. Understanding the project details before final site plans, bids, and permits are settled offers an advantage in competing for potential work.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. The development will not materially endanger the public health or safety or
This item concerns a proposed special exception for the raising and keeping of hens. The applicant is seeking approval to proceed with this use. The proposal is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, the project would involve implementing best management practices for the care of hens. This could include site preparation and enclosure construction. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process. Early engagement before final permits are issued could provide a competitive advantage for potential work related to this special exception.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. The development will not materially endanger the public health or safety or
This item concerns a special exception request for the raising and keeping of hens. The request is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, the project would involve site preparation and potentially the construction of coops or enclosures, followed by landscaping. This early stage in the review process presents an opportunity for local contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage. Businesses specializing in site preparation, grading, concrete work, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and landscaping could find potential work as the project moves forward. Reaching out now allows businesses to understand the project scope and potentially bid on work before final plans and permits are issued.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. There are special conditions and circumstances that exist, which are
This item concerns a property located in the M-1-S District that does not meet current road frontage rules. The property is a legally nonconforming lot, originally platted in 1944 before current land development rules were put in place. It has about 4,800 square feet and 40 feet of road frontage. A variance is being requested to address these conditions. This matter is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, the project could involve site preparation, utility work, and the construction of a conforming structure, followed by finishing trades and landscaping. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers should consider reaching out to the applicant or owner early to understand potential needs before formal plans and bids are finalized.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 2nd Addition Highway Park Subdivision
1. There are special conditions and circumstances that exist, which are
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 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:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
1. Upon receipt of an application for reasonable accommodation, the
Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting 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:
- Planning & Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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