COMMUNITY EXERCISES RE HORSE COUNTRY AREA

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-555-26 directing the County Mayor to conduct neighborhood planning exercises for the Horse Country area, including publicized community meetings, to gather input on its agricultural, equestrian, architectural, and aesthetic character and the potential development of a community-specific thematic zoning district. The first community meeting must occur no later than 90 days from the effective date, and a written report with findings and recommendations must be placed on a full Board agenda within one year of the effective date. The resolution was introduced on 6/1/2026, forwarded by the Policy Council with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026, and adopted on 6/16/2026. The area is generally bounded by SW Bird Road to Sunset Drive and from the Florida Turnpike to SW 127 Avenue. The document notes increasing development pressures, including applications for higher density uses, lot subdivisions, and non-agricultural development, raised concerns among residents and stakeholders about compatibility with the rural, agricultural, and equestrian character. No specific address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.