Comprehensive Plan rewrite (Ordinance 26-19)
Summary
Residents from Myakka City and east county urged the board to slow the 700-page Comprehensive Plan rewrite, citing new four-lane roads toward Myakka, unpaved existing roads, and developer influence.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Consultant costs for the plan rewrite were questioned by residents; no new figure adopted.
Planners and future development interests seeking updated land-use rules.
East county and Myakka City residents concerned about rural character, traffic and dry wells.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners Land Use — June 4, 2026
The county's big Comprehensive Plan update went to public hearing but the transmittal vote died and was pushed to August 6. Residents raised concerns about Kimley-Horn's role, State preemption under SB 180, and the vacant District 1 seat.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — May 19, 2026
Residents from Myakka City and east county urged the board to slow the 700-page Comprehensive Plan rewrite, citing new four-lane roads toward Myakka, unpaved existing roads, and developer influence.
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