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Manatee County Planning Commission holds public hearing on zoning changes, site plans, and land development code amendments

Original title: August 13, 2026 - Planning Commission

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What This Bill Does

The Manatee County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 13, 2026, to consider rezoning requests, approvals for emergency and residential developments, and county-initiated land development code amendments regarding minimum lot sizes and parking minimums. Interested parties may appear, be heard, or submit written comments to the Development Services Department prior to the meeting.

Why it matters

Residents and property owners in unincorporated Manatee County face potential changes to local zoning designations, allowable building uses, parking requirements, and land development rules that affect property rights and neighborhood planning.

Background
  • The Manatee County Planning Commission reviews land development applications and zoning ordinance amendments before forwarding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Core Suncoast III, LLC

Core Suncoast III, LLC owns property subject to a proposed rezone and site plan for a Free Standing Emergency Department.

Directly affected

Baycare Health System Inc.

Baycare Health System Inc. is the contract purchaser for a property undergoing a rezone and site plan review for a Free Standing Emergency Department.

Directly affected

Belleair Capital Group Parrish Plantation LLC

Belleair Capital Group Parrish Plantation LLC is the owner of a project site undergoing a mixed-use rezone and preliminary site plan modification.

Directly affected

Guardian Angels of SW Florida Inc.

Guardian Angels of SW Florida Inc. owns property undergoing a rezone for residential dwelling units.

Directly affected

Gettel Bradenton, Inc.

Gettel Bradenton, Inc. owns property undergoing a partial rezone for outdoor storage use.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the public hearing taking place?
The public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, 1st Floor, Patricia M. Glass Chambers, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida.
How can I submit comments on the proposed zoning changes or ordinances?
Interested parties may appear and be heard at the meeting or file written comments with the Director of the Development Services Department / Agenda Coordinator at 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205, or via email to public.comments@mymanatee.org.
What specific land development code amendments are being considered?
The commission is considering code amendments regarding minimum lot size exemptions within the (Ordinance 26-10) and revisions to off-street parking minimums and design standards (Ordinance 26-21).

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County-Initiated Code Amendments

Manatee County is pursuing broad text amendments concerning urban service area lot size exemptions and parking minimums alongside specific project rezonings.

Planning Commission of Manatee CountyBoard of County Commissioners of Manatee County

Connected Entities

Gettel Bradenton, Inc., Manatee County Board of Commissioners, Manatee County Development Services Department and 6 more
OrganizationGettel Bradenton, Inc.“Owner for ZL-26-02”Map →
OrganizationManatee County Board of Commissioners“Receiving recommendations and making final decisions on ordinances”Map →
OrganizationManatee County Development Services Department“Accepting written comments and providing assistance for public hearings”Map →
OrganizationCore Suncoast III, LLC“Owner for PDC-25-23(Z)(P)”Map →
PersonCarmine DeMilio“ADA Compliance Coordinator”Map →
OrganizationBaycare Health System Inc.“Contract Purchaser for PDC-25-23(Z)(P)”Map →
OrganizationBelleair Capital Group Parrish Plantation LLC“Owner for PDMU-07-07(Z)(P)(R2)”Map →
OrganizationPlanning Commission of Manatee County“Conducting the public hearing and forwarding recommendations”Map →
OrganizationGuardian Angels of SW Florida Inc.“Owner for PDR-25-25(Z)(P)”Map →

Sources

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www.mymanatee.org

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