SUBJECT:
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PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Transmittal of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report Large-Scale Text Amendment to Amend the Marion County Comprehensive Plan (25-L05) After the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
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Kenneth Weyrauch, Deputy Director |
Growth Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment is the result of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) process, looking forward to sustainable growth practices through the 2050 horizon. In 2024, Growth Services staff worked with their consultant, Kimley Horn, to complete the EAR with a Data Inventory Analysis (DIA). The Marion County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) held eight workshops to perform a line-by-line review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment language. During the Public Hearing on November 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to adopt the changes and proceed with the transmittal hearing with the BCC on December 17, 2025.
Additionally, staff seeks direction regarding Equestrian Estates (aka mini farms) and their inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan’s Land Use Element amendment.
Staff recommends approval of the request to update the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and recommends that the request is consistent with the provisions of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and will not adversely affect the public interest.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and direct staff to transmit the proposed EAR-Based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the State.
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