Proposed Zoning Change for Shimmering Drive Activity Center
July 7, 2026
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The Frame
This ordinance changes the permitted land use for a specific site, transitioning it from residential-only to a community activity center designation, which dictates what types of businesses or facilities can be built there.
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Property owners near Shimmering Drive
The permitted land use and development potential of the nearby area may change due to the new activity center designation.
Polk County residents
Residents are subject to the updated Land Development Code and the new activity center planning standards.
Last recorded activity July 7, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends Ordinance No. 00-09, the Polk County Land Development Code.
- The amendment adds an activity center plan to Appendix E of the code.
- The land use designation for the site is changing from Residential Low (RL) to Community Activity Center-X (CAC).
- The change is linked to a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment (LDCPAS-2025-24).
- The document states there is no fiscal impact associated with this amendment.
- This is the first reading of the ordinance.
- The file number for this legislative item is 26-1199.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does changing the zoning to 'Community Activity Center-X' mean?
Will this zoning change cost taxpayers money?
Why It Matters
This ordinance changes the permitted land use for a specific site, transitioning it from residential-only to a community activity center designation, which dictates what types of businesses or facilities can be built there.
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Expansion of Activity Center Zoning
The amendment indicates a shift toward incorporating specific activity center plans into the existing Land Development Code via Appendix E.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
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