Proposed Changes to Wellhead and Surface Water Protection Rules

Original title: LDC 25-1126 Wellhead and Surface Water Resource Protection Hillsborough County Environmental Services Division proposes amending the Wellhead and Surface Water Resource Protection Land Development Code text to consolidate the regulations for the map updates submitted under HC CPA 25-16, provide clarity, and update the review frequency to align with Tampa Bay Water’s Master Water Plan updates.

Record date · January 15, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Hillsborough County is proposing updates to its land development code regarding the protection of wellheads and surface water. The changes aim to simplify existing regulations, incorporate map updates from a related planning amendment, and synchronize review schedules with Tampa Bay Water’s master planning cycle.

Why it matters

This ordinance changes the regulatory framework and review timeline for land development near water sources in Hillsborough County, directly affecting property owners and developers subject to water resource protection standards.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in protected water zones

These owners are subject to the land development code regulations that are being consolidated and updated.

Directly affected

Land developers

Developers must comply with the updated review timelines and consolidated map regulations when planning projects.

Indirectly affected

Tampa Bay Water

The agency's Master Water Plan will now serve as the primary reference for the county's regulatory review cycle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will this change affect the review process for land development?

The amendment updates the frequency of reviews to match the schedule of Tampa Bay Water’s Master Water Plan.

What is the purpose of this amendment?

The goal is to consolidate existing regulations, clarify the code, and ensure local water protection rules stay in sync with regional water planning.

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Synchronization of Local and Regional Planning

The county is shifting its regulatory review cycle to be dependent on the Tampa Bay Water Master Water Plan, indicating a move toward tighter integration between local land use and regional utility planning.

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