Legislation Details

File #: 2026-22993   
Type: Staff Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/8/2026 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting
On agenda: 5/18/2026 Final action:
Title: Consider Amendments to the Marion County Land Development Code (LDC) Article 1 Administration, Division 2 Definitions
Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance Article 1, Division 2, 2. Art 1 Div 2.DEFINITIONS_STUL_05.07.26_Shade Tree, 3. Art 1 Div 2.DEFINITIONS_CLEAN

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Consider Amendments to the Marion County Land Development Code (LDC) Article 1 Administration, Division 2 Definitions

Body

 

INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

Jim Couillard, Director

Parks & Recreation

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

Staff will present the attached proposed language to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 1 Administration, Division 2 Definitions, amendments pertaining to the enhanced clarification and definition of tree-related nomenclature.

 

The previous proposed LDC amendments were considered by the Land Development Regulation Commission (LDRC) in a public hearing held on March 11, 2026, and a second one on March 25, 2026. Following their review, the LDRC recommended approval and voted to forward the items to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration.

 

The Board of County Commissioners conducted the first required public hearing on March 31, 2026, followed by the second and final required public hearing on April 22, 2026. The definitions were approved to move forward at that time. The Board also requested that an additional definition be added. During the April 22, 2026 public hearing, the Board continued the public hearing to a date certain of May 18, 2026. The new definition is being presented today for consideration.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Take public comment and motion to approve the proposed language.

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