Board of County Commissioners: CPA Public Hearing - 05.14.26

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners held a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) public hearing on May 14, 2026, to consider multiple land use and zoning amendments affecting various parcels within the county. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of text amendments to rename and create new future land use categories, such as the introduction of a rural light industrial category with specific development restrictions. The board also reviewed privately and publicly initiated map amendments proposing changes in residential density and commercial/industrial uses, with significant public input expressing concerns about compatibility, traffic, and environmental impacts. Notably, the board approved amendments related to infrastructure planning, including the addition of the Fort Hamer interchange to the county's quarter preservation plan map, which aligns with long-range transportation plans and received a $7.5 million legislative earmark for study. Motions to approve or deny various amendments were taken, with some motions passing unanimously and others failing due to split votes. The meeting emphasized balancing growth, infrastructure needs, and environmental considerations in future development and procurement planning.