Residential Planned-2 (RP-2) Land Use Study

Project Overview

The purpose of this study is to provide an analysis of development trends affecting current and future development for Residential Planned-2 (RP-2) designated lands located in Balm and Sun City Center, and with community input, make changes to the requirements of that land use category.

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Current Focus

J A N U A R Y W O R K S H O P

A workshop will be held with the Board of County Commissioners on January 13, 2021 at 1:30pm. The workshop will provide elected officials an opportunity to publicly discuss the proposed RP-2 changes in the Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code. The presentation slides and latest drafts (version 4) dated November 30, 2020 are located at the below links.

Please note the below drafts are subject to change based on feedback received during the workshops

January Workshop Presentation Slides

January workshop presentation slides.

Explanation of Changes to Drafts

Explanation of Changes provides a summary of changes to the drafts in between the November open houses and the December workshops.

Proposed RP-2 Future Land Use Policies

Proposed RP-2 Future Land Use Policies dated 11.30.20 provides the proposed updated Comprehensive Plan policy language for consideration during the December workshops.

Proposed RP-2 Land Development Code Regulations

Proposed RP-2 Land Development Code Regulations dated 11.30.20 provides the proposed updated Land Development Code regulations for consideration.

WVR-2 and RP-2 Future Land Use Market Study

The WVR-2 and RP-2 Future Land Use Market Study provides current demographic, real estate, and commercial data which serves to inform policy recommendations for the land use studies.

Scope of the Study

Phase 1

Real Estate Market Analysis

Began Winter 2019

Phase 2

Public Outreach and Land Use Study

Spring-Fall 2020

Phase 3

Land Use Policy Recommendations

Fall – Winter 2020

Public Engagement

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Community Involvement

March Open House #1

This Open House was conducted on March 11 to present findings from the existing conditions/inventory analysis and to receive community input about a vision for future development trends and community form. If you were unable to attend the meeting, the presentation slides are now available in the Documents section at the bottom of this page.

April Virtual Workshop

Due to direction from health officials regarding public gatherings, the virtual workshop was held in place of the previously scheduled in-person April 7 meeting. The virtual workshop was composed of a presentation and feedback survey. The workshop provided an overview of community feedback received to date with preliminary policy recommendations and opportunity for public comment.

June Planning Commission (PC) Workshop

On June 15, project consultant, Kimley-Horn, provided the PC with an overview of the land use study and proposed recommendations to date. Commissioners had an opportunity to publicly discuss the proposed changes and pose questions and comments to the RP-2 project team.

June Virtual Work Session

This virtual work session was held on June 18. A presentation was provided to discuss the proposed RP-2 policy changes at this stage. Attendees were given an opportunity to ask questions or submit comments at the end of the presentation. The input received will inform forthcoming policy recommendations.

July Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Workshop

On Tuesday, July 21 RP-2 project consultant, Kimley-Horn, provided the BOCC with an overview of the land use study and proposed recommendations to date. Commissioners had an opportunity to publicly discuss the proposed changes and pose questions and comments to the RP-2 project team. The workshop occurred immediately following the 9:00 am Land Use meeting.

August Meetings with Public

Planning Commission staff offered public group presentations and one-on-one meetings with anyone who requested to receive more information or explanations of RP-2 study and proposed policies.

November Open Houses #2

Two open houses were held in November – a virtual open house was held via Zoom on November 5; an in-person open house was held at Wimauma Elementary School on November 7. A presentation was provided to discuss the proposed RP-2 policy changes. Attendees were given an opportunity to ask questions and submit comments. The input received will inform forthcoming policy recommendations.

FAQ

Q: Why is this study being conducted?

A: This study was requested by the Board of County Commissioners in association with the moratorium on rezoning applications for properties with a Future Land Use designation of Residential Planned – 2 (RP-2).

Q: What are the geographic boundaries of this study?

A: This study is examining properties with a Future Land Use designation of Residential Planned – 2 (RP-2) located outside of the adopted Urban Service Area within the Community Plan boundaries of Balm and Sun City Center.

Q: What will be produced by this study?

A: This study will result in policy recommendations for the Future Land Use category of Residential Planned – 2 (RP-2). These recommendations will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration and potentially result in amendments to the Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan and/or Land Development Code. Any final policy changes are at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners.

Q: When will this study be concluded?

A: Any amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan and/or Land Development Code must be complete by the end of the moratorium, May, 2021.

Q: Is the County interested in buying my property?

A: No. This study does not seek to purchase private property nor is this a study for the use of eminent domain.

Q: How can I stay involved?

A: Get updates on this project by clicking on the Sign me up! button above.