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Proposed Zoning Change for Shimmering Drive Activity Center

Original title: Public Hearing: (LDCT-2026-5 Shimmering Drive LDC LCCX Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 00-09, as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code, amending Appendix E adding for an activity center plan, related to a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment (LDCPAS-2025-24) from Residential Low (RL) to Community Activity Center-X (CAC). (No Fiscal Impact)

Record date · July 7, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Polk County is considering a land development code amendment to rezone property at Shimmering Drive from Residential Low to Community Activity Center-X. This change would allow for the creation of an activity center plan at the site.

Why it matters

This ordinance changes the permitted land use for a specific site, transitioning it from residential-only to a community activity center designation, which dictates what types of businesses or facilities can be built there.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners near Shimmering Drive

The permitted land use and development potential of the nearby area may change due to the new activity center designation.

Indirectly affected

Polk County residents

Residents are subject to the updated Land Development Code and the new activity center planning standards.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance amends Ordinance No. 00-09, the Polk County Land Development Code.
  • The amendment adds an activity center plan to Appendix E of the code.
  • The land use designation for the site is changing from Residential Low (RL) to Community Activity Center-X (CAC).
  • The change is linked to a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment (LDCPAS-2025-24).
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  • The document states there is no fiscal impact associated with this amendment.
  • This is the first reading of the ordinance.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 26-1199.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does changing the zoning to 'Community Activity Center-X' mean?
It allows the property to be developed according to an activity center plan rather than being restricted to Residential Low density usage.
Will this zoning change cost taxpayers money?
The document explicitly states there is no fiscal impact.

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Expansion of Activity Center Zoning

The amendment indicates a shift toward incorporating specific activity center plans into the existing Land Development Code via Appendix E.

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