Florida Record
Polk County
ApprovedGeneral Plan Amendment

LDCPAL 2026-5 ILE Duplex and Sewer Text Amendment CPA

Description

Allows duplexes on shared septic tanks in Indian Lakes Estates' Residential Low area, where sewer doesn't exist and running pipe would take ten-plus miles. Transmitted to the state; LDC companion returns in two weeks.

Impact summary

Halves the septic tank count originally proposed, allowing duplex construction without sewer connections.

At a glance

Hearings
2
Public comments
0
Total mentions
2

Last vote · County Commission

Approved5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.

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