9/28/26 Local Planning Agency Meeting

The Lee County Local Planning Agency held a meeting on September 28, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the county's comprehensive plan and land development code amendments. Key procurement-related discussions included the proposed comprehensive plan amendment CPA 2025-00004 to update the planning horizon to 2050, reflect recent annexations, and simplify the implementation of acreage allocations in Table 1B. The agency reviewed population projections, land use allocations, and policy amendments allowing a 10% or 10-acre buffer before development orders are restricted. The board voted unanimously to recommend transmitting the amendments with staff addressing questions about allocation changes and buffer limits. Additionally, the agency approved amendments to Chapter 6 of the land development code to align with FEMA floodplain requirements, specifically providing administrative variance options for accessory structures in flood hazard areas to reduce financial burdens on property owners while maintaining compliance. A motion passed to approve these amendments with a minor language clarification. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the planning and regulatory updates could influence future procurement and development activities in Lee County.