Amendments are considered by the BOCC in public hearings
The Development Services Department reviews text amendments to the Land Development Code periodically. Land Development Code (LDC) Amendments are considered by the Board of County Commissioners in public hearings. Please note, the proposed text below is a draft and subject to change prior to the hearing. Please see the complete file to view all drafts.
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2025 LDC Amendments
Generally, there are two rounds of LDC amendments presented per year. Each round typically follows a set schedule to allow for public participation.
Round 2
Proposed LDC Amendments for 2025 Round 2:
LDC 25-1224, Administrative Plat Approval
- Purpose
- This proposed amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) will modify the process to receive, review, process and approve plats in accordance with Section 177.071, Florida Statutes. Prior to July 1, 2025, Florida law required plats to be approved by the jurisdiction's governing body. Section 177.071, Florida Statutes, was recently amended to provide that plats or replats must be administratively approved and no further action or approval of a county's governing body is required if the plat or replat complies with the requirements of Section. 177.091, Florida Statutes. This LDC text amendment will designate an administrative County official with the authority to approve plats.
- Information and Resources
- LDC 25-1224 Intent Statement & LDC 25-1224 Proposed Text
- Complete File (To view the complete file, log in using the public user name and password and click on the document repository. Enter the LDC amendment number 25-1224 in the box that reads APP/Permit/Tracking # and click Query.)
LDC 25-1225, Live Local Act Project Criteria and Zoning Requirements Update
- Purpose
- This proposed amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) will update the Live Local Act (LLA) provisions recently adopted in the LDC. The intent of this amendment is to modify the Live Local Act requirements and standards for projects to qualify under the LLA in the County, specifically, updating the zoning requirements due to recent changes to Section 125.01055, Florida Statutes, (LLA Statue). Land to be developed under the LLA is limited to parcels with the following standard zoning districts: BPO, OR, CN, CG, CI or M. This LDC Amendment will specify that any other zoning district that is deemed eligible by the LLA Statue will also qualify for Live Local Act projects.
- Information and Resources
- LDC 25-1225 Intent Statement & LDC 25-1225 Proposed Text
- Complete File (To view the complete file, log in using the public user name and password and click on the document repository. Enter the LDC amendment number 25-1225 in the box that reads APP/Permit/Tracking # and click Query.)
Key Dates
- Application submittal due date for Privately Initiated amendments - May 5, 2025
- Public Outreach Meeting - TBD
- Planning Commission Consistency Finding - October 13, 2025 at 2 PM (Hybrid)
1st BOCC Public Hearing - October 16, 2025 at 6 PM (Hybrid)
- 2nd BOCC Public Hearing - November 13, 2025 at 6 PM (Hybrid)
If the format is hybrid, it means you can choose to participate in-person or virtually.
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Recently adopted Land Development Code Amendment
LDC 25-0957 - Subdivision of Parcels on Septic Tank in the Urban Service Area
- Purpose
- This proposed amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) will revise the requirements for sanitary sewer connections for development in the Urban Service Area (USA) to allow for the subdivision of a parcel of land for residential use into up to three parcels, or non-residential development with an equivalent wastewater flow, to be served by septic systems provided connection to a wastewater line is not technically feasible. Additionally, the proposed amendment will remove the requirement to obtain a variance for a residential subdivision creating a third lot, or non-residential development with an equivalent water flow.
- Information and Resources
- LDC 25-0957 Intent Statement & LDC 25-0957 Proposed Text
- Complete File (To view the complete file, log in using the public user name and password and click on the document repository. Enter the LDC amendment number 25-0957 in the box that reads APP/Permit/Tracking # and click Query.)
Recently adopted amendments from Round 1, 2025
Click the title to see all of the information on the adopted amendment, links to intent statements and proposed text, and how to view the complete file in the PGM store.
Applying for a Land Development Code (LDC) amendment
Amendments are initiated by submitting a text amendment application. If the amendment is initiated by an individual or entity outside the county, they must first attend a mandatory application pre-submittal conference and then submit the application and pay the fee by appointment. To schedule an appointment to submit a completed application, contact the Zoning Counseling Center by phone at (813) 272-5600.
Other related information
- Development Review Procedures Manual (DRPM)
- Hillsborough County Land Development Code
- Land Development Code and Development Review Procedures Manual Supplements