Environmental and Sustainability Section
Project Overview and Scope

The Environmental and Sustainability Section serves to update the Conservation and Aquifer Recharge Element (CARE) of the Unincorporated Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan. The Environmental and Sustainability Section provides a framework for the conservation, use, and protection of natural resources, wetlands, lakes, soil conservation, Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve, Hillsborough River, and alternative energy.
The purpose of the Environmental and Sustainability Section is to provide a plan and policy direction for the preservation, conservation, and management of the natural resources of Hillsborough County. The Environmental and Sustainability Section’s role is to maintain or improve the County’s environmental and natural resources and its citizens’ quality of life in anticipation of the region’s population growth.
The language was developed via a cooperative effort with staff from across Hillsborough County government, and incorporates feedback from stakeholders including the Environmental Protection Commission.
Phase 1
Development of draft language
Collaborative development process with County professionals, stakeholders including EPC
Began Fall 2019
Phase 2
Public and stakeholder review and comment
Planning Commission Briefing – 8 March 2021 – See Upcoming Events Below
BOCC LDC & CPA Workshop (Hybrid) – 9 March 2021
Public stakeholder comment period ends 25 March 2021
Phase 3
Recommendation and transmittal
Planning Commission Public Hearing – 12 April 2021 – See Upcoming Events Below
Board of County Commissioners Public Transmittal Hearing (Hybrid) – 22 April 2021
Public Engagement
Submit a public comment
Upcoming Events
Planning Commission Meeting
@ This meeting will be held virtually. To participate, please click on the link below:
Planning Commission Meeting
@ This meeting will be held virtually. To participate, please click on the link below:
Future Steps
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Continue to develop policy in cooperation with Hillsborough County government staff, EPC and stakeholders -
Conduct public stakeholder review -
Planning Commission briefing and Board of County Commissioners workshop
Documents
Project Plans & Studies
Supporting Documents
Past Presentations & Events

Contact
Diego Guerra, Planning Commission
T: 813-793-2384
guerrad@plancom.org