Planning Commission Regular Meeting - 06.08.26

The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission held its regular meeting on June 8, 2026, focusing primarily on urban expansion area studies, land development code amendments, and comprehensive plan map amendments. Key procurement-related discussions included the status update on the urban expansion area planning study for the Little Manatee South and I-4 corridor, highlighting infrastructure, environmental, and market analyses. The commission approved text amendments to the Temple Terrace Land Development Code concerning easements and recovery residences, ensuring consistency with comprehensive plans and federal statutes. Additionally, the commission approved revisions to its policies related to diversity and contracting, aligning with recent state legislation and emphasizing support for small businesses. Several privately and publicly initiated comprehensive plan map amendments were presented, proposing changes in land use designations to accommodate increased residential density and commercial intensity, with some requiring future connection to public water and sewer services. The commission also discussed the timing and approach for further evaluation of the urban service area, ultimately approving a motion to proceed with facilitated discussions among commissioners and stakeholder engagement. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included significant policy and planning decisions that will influence future procurement and development activities in the county.