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Polk County
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Limedale accessory variance

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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedSarah WhitechatJul 14, 2026

Asked whether the barn would be commercial storage, then read a statement urging denial to protect the Green Swamp's wildlife and tranquility, noting she'd been led to believe it was a commercial project.

Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer — July 14, 2026 · 30:05 →
OpposedTravis HicksJul 14, 2026

Claimed the barn was built without a permit, used for parties and others' storage, and that piled lumber is disrupting water flow; said residents don't want it there.

Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer — July 14, 2026 · 34:51 →
OpposedSabrina CruzJul 14, 2026

Said wood piled at the line blocks water flow to the swamp, questioned a shooting range near wildlife, and reported traffic leaving the property at 70–80 mph.

Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer — July 14, 2026 · 38:09 →
OpposedJanice HicksJul 14, 2026

Formally asked the board to deny the 2,400-square-foot structure, arguing accessory buildings must stay subordinate, that after-the-fact approvals set bad precedent, and that commercial vehicles are stored there.

Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer — July 14, 2026 · 41:21 →