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Second Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Ordinance Regarding Community Appearance Regulations
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
This second public hearing follows more than a year of public outreach, community discussion, stakeholder feedback, and County review of the Chapter 10 rewrite. The process included a countywide survey, four community roundtables in fall 2025, public hearings, and an additional town hall and community roundtable on August 20, 2026.
Outreach reached more than 360 community groups and subgroups and generated 198 completed survey responses. The fall 2025 roundtables reported more than 50 participants, with surveys before and after each session to gather additional input. Stakeholder feedback was incorporated into the package brought forward to the Board in January 2026.
2025 Public Engagement Timeline:
• July 28, 2025 - Countywide survey launched. Outreach to more than 360 community groups and subgroups invited input on the Land Development Code update.
• August 22, 2025 - Countywide survey closed. The County received 198 completed survey responses.
• October 2025 - Roundtable preparation and community discussion. The community roundtable draft was finalized for the County on October 8. An in-person community roundtable also took place during October.
• October 30, 2025 - In-person community roundtable. Stakeholders provided input through discussion and surveys before and after the session.
• November 10, 2025 - Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing. The proposed Chapter 10 rewrite was brought forward for a formal public hearing.
• November 14, 2025 - Virtual community roundtable. An additional session provided an opportunity for stakeholder discussion and survey feedback.
• November 17, 2025 - Virtual community roundtable. A further session provided an opportunity for stakeholder discussion and survey feedback.
• January 2026 - Stakeholder feedback incorporated. The revised package was brought forward to the Board. County Attorney review began and continued through August 2026
• March 3, 2026 - Development Services Director presentation. The Director presented proposed Chapter 10 updates.
• August 4, 2026 - First Board of County Commissioners public hearing. The Board held the first public hearing on the proposed ordinance.
• August 20, 2026 - Follow-up town hall and community roundtable. The Development Services Director hosted continued discussion after the August 4 hearing. Preregistration questions shaped the agenda. Participation was available in person and virtually, with written comments accepted for the record.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this request.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board discuss the proposed ordinance, take public comment, and approve and authorize the Chairmans’ signature on the Ordinance.