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
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 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 dated 11.30.20 provides the proposed updated Land Development Code regulations for consideration.
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
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Evaluate Residential Planned-2 Category requirements in the Balm and Sun City area -
Look at infrastructure needs -
Increase safe and equitable transportation choices -
Preserve the environment and open space -
Create implementable design options
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
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.
There are no upcoming events.
FAQ
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).
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.
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.
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.
A: No. This study does not seek to purchase private property nor is this a study for the use of eminent domain.
A: Get updates on this project by clicking on the Sign me up! button above.
Future Steps
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Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code will be processed based upon BOCC’s action. The process will include workshops and public hearings with the Planning Commission and BOCC.
Documents
Project Plans & Studies
Supporting Documents
Past Presentations & Events
Maps

Contact
Mariann Abrahamsen, AICP Planning Commission
T: 813-836-7353
marianna@plancom.org