# September 17, 2026 -  Planning Commission - 2026-09-17 08:00:00

The Manatee County Planning Commission held a meeting on September 17, 2026, focusing extensively on updates to the county's storm water management design manual and related watershed management plans. Discussions included the need to modernize storm water regulations to address increased rainfall intensities and flood risks, with emphasis on incorporating watershed management plans into design criteria and establishing street-level service standards for flood inundation. The commission also approved a 12-month moratorium on data center-related development applications to allow for regulatory review and updates. Several zoning and development proposals were reviewed and voted on, including an amendment to increase affordable housing density at Fifth Street Elmington, a rezoning for outdoor vehicle storage for the Ghetto dealerships, and amendments to the Parish Lakes development plan reducing multifamily units while increasing commercial space. The commission passed motions approving most projects, with one denial based on storm water and wetland impact concerns. The meeting concluded with calls to prioritize comprehensive storm water planning and to review the county's land use equivalency matrix for better balancing residential and commercial development impacts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [September 17, 2026 -  Planning Commission - 2026-09-17 08:00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_OW6nIZ6oQ) - Manatee County Commissioner Meetings