Unincorporated Hillsborough County Future Land Use Update
What’s New?
- HC/CPA 23-21 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Goal 1 – Growth Management
- HC/CPA 23-22 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Goal 2 – Growth Management
- HC/CPA 23-23 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Goal 3 – Community Context
- HC/CPA 23-24 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Goal 4 – Development
- HC/CPA 23-25 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Goal 5 – Agriculture
- HC/CPA 23-26 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Goal 6 – Built Environment
- HC/CPA 23-27 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Goal 7 – Balance with Natural Resources
- HC/CPA 23-28 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Goal 8 – Economic Development
- March 7th Public Hearing Change Sheet
- Attachment F – Public Comments
- March 2024 Clean
- March 2024 Redline
- February 2024 Clean
- February 2024 Redline
- Centers and Connections Map – February 2024
- Public Engagement Plan and Final Summary – January, 2024
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
- Planning Commission Public Hearing – January 22, 2024
- Public Engagement Plan and Final Summary – January, 2024
- November 2 & 6, 2023 Public Engagement Meetings Summary
- November 6, 2023 Virtual Public Engagement Meeting #7 Presentation
- Watch a recording of the November 6 public meeting
- View the November 2nd public meeting presentation
- Watch a recording of the June 26 public meeting
- Watch a recording of the May 23 public meeting
- Watch a recording of the April 25 public meeting
New Documents and Maps
- March 7th Public Hearing Change Sheet
- March 2024 Clean
- March 2024 Redline
- February 2024 Clean
- February 2024 Redline
- Centers and Connections Map – February 2024
- January 2024 Redline
- January 2024 Clean
- Centers and Connections Draft Map – December, 2023
- October 2023 Redevelopable and Developable Land – 2050 Growth
- October 2023 Draft Redline
- October 2023 Draft Clean
- August 2023 Draft
DOCUMENT DISCLAIMER: This preliminary draft document is a work in progress. The language contained in this draft document is in different stages of development and review by Planning Commission staff, Hillsborough County staff and other review agencies. Planning Commission staff has not made all of the language changes needed to respond to public and elected official’s comments as of August 31, 2023. Goals and policies may be added, deleted or modified in future documents. The information provided by Planning Commission staff contained in this document is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for making any business, legal or other decisions. Planning Commission staff is not liable for any errors or omissions and does not make any representations as to the accuracy, validity, reliability or completeness of any information in this document, as it is a draft. This document does not constitute final language nor is it a proposed comprehensive plan amendment. This document is still in the process of being reviewed against current state statues. NOTE: An updated draft document is expected mid-October, 2023.
See the Documents section at the bottom of this page for more materials.
Overview of the Update
Unincorporated Hillsborough County is experiencing new growth in both population and employment. The County expects to add approximately 350,000 more people and 107,000 more jobs by 2045*. While the success of the County brings many benefits to our communities, its growth pressure also creates a series of challenges for current and future residents, businesses, and visitors. With a common goal of advancing the community’s vision for the future, this section will help direct investments that balance future growth with neighborhood values and ensure the character and location of land uses optimize the combined potential for economic benefit and the enjoyment and protection of natural resources.
The Future Land Use (FLU) Section of the Comprehensive Plan is being updated to serve as a long-range guide for future land development in unincorporated Hillsborough County and will result in updated policy recommendations. There will be various opportunities for the public to weigh in throughout the process at virtual and in-person community meetings, and Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings.
*Source: Planning Commission 2045 projections as of March 2023.
What are our goals?
The Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Section touches nearly every facet of our lives — where we live and work, what transportation options we have, opportunities for recreation, how and where communities will grow, and how to protect neighborhood character and vital resources. The Future Land Use Section update is proposing the following goals:
Growth Management
- Goal 1: Maintain a land use pattern that concentrates growth in the Urban Service Area and is supported by existing or planned public facilities and services.
- Goal 2: Ensure that the character, compatibility and location of land uses optimize the combined potential for economic benefit, fiscal sustainability, protection of natural resources and maintaining viable agriculture. Ensure density and intensities are maintained through the Future Land Use Map.
Community Context
- Goal 3: Ensure that land use decisions consider local context, impacts on disadvantaged/underserved communities promote cohesion between new development and existing communities, reinforce community identity and promote an overall more livable community.
Development
- Goal 4: Create safe, livable, and sustainable communities serving the needs of all residents which provide opportunities for housing, jobs and services in close proximity with a variety of mobility choices.
- Goal 5: Provide for a variety of agricultural and rural residential land uses to meet the needs of a diverse population and support sustainable, thriving and quality rural communities.
Built Environment
- Goal 6: Provide for a built environment with the goal of fostering a prosperous community, increase business activity and improving public health, safety and welfare.
Balance with Natural Resources
- Goal 7: Seek a balance between the preservation of natural systems and the built environment, while simultaneously being prepared for adverse natural events. Provide an environment where people naturally interact with each other and their community, including streets, parks and other public facilities.
Economic Development
- Goal 8: Seek land use and development patterns which will promote employment and economic growth.
Phases
Phase 1
- Public Engagement
- Summer/Fall 2023
- Completed
Phase 2
- Finalize Recommendations
- Fall/Winter 2023
- Completed
Phase 3
- Public Hearing Process
- Early 2024 – BOCC Hearing March 7th, 2024
- Ongoing
Public Engagement
Upcoming Meetings
Board of County Commissioners Transmittal Public Hearing – March 7, 2024
Past Community and Public Meetings
- Watch the Planning Commission Public Hearing – January 22, 2024
- Watch a recording of the November 6th virtual public engagement meeting
- View the November 2nd public meeting presentation
- Watch a recording of the June 26th virtual public engagement meeting
- Watch a recording of the May 23rd virtual public engagement meeting
- Watch a recording of the first virtual public engagement meeting (April 25, 2023)
Public Comment
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Project Advisory Team Meetings
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PAT members will provide feedback that will guide and inform the FLU Update at critical steps in the process and identify areas in the plan where we may need to make changes. Members will also help spread the word to stakeholders and the public about opportunities for public engagement.
PAT Meetings: Meetings will be in-person at 5 pm
Meetings will be held on the 26th floor of the County Center Building. 601 E Kennedy Blvd, 26th floor, Tampa, FL, 33602
- Tuesday, 5/2/2023: Study kick-off and overview of the project –
- Tuesday, 6/13/2023: Interactive discussion of the potential updates
- Tuesday, 8/8/2023: Interactive discussion of the recommended updates
- Wednesday, 11/15/2023 (in-person): Interactive discussion of proposed policy language
- Thursday, 11/16/2023 (virtual): Interactive discussion of proposed policy language
Frequently Asked Questions
Documents
Drafts
- March 2024 Clean
- March 2024 Redline
- February 2024 Clean
- February 2024 Redline
- January 2024 Redline
- January 2024 Clean
- October 2023 Redevelopable and Developable Land – 2050 Growth
- October 2023 Draft Redline
- October 2023 Draft Clean
- August 2023 Redevelopable and Developable Land -Growth to 2050
- 2023 Survey Results Technical Memorandum
- August 2023 Draft
DOCUMENT DISCLAIMER: This preliminary draft document is a work in progress. The language contained in this draft document is in different stages of development and review by Planning Commission staff, Hillsborough County staff and other review agencies. Planning Commission staff has not made all of the language changes needed to respond to public and elected official’s comments as of August 31, 2023. Goals and policies may be added, deleted or modified in future documents. The information provided by Planning Commission staff contained in this document is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for making any business, legal or other decisions. Planning Commission staff is not liable for any errors or omissions and does not make any representations as to the accuracy, validity, reliability or completeness of any information in this document, as it is a draft. This document does not constitute final language nor is it a proposed comprehensive plan amendment. This document is still in the process of being reviewed against current state statues. NOTE: An updated draft document is expected mid-October, 2023
Supporting Documents
Public Meeting Docs & Presentations
- March 7th Public Hearing Change Sheet
- Public Engagement Plan and Final Summary – January, 2024
- November 2 & 6, 2023 Public Engagement Meetings Summary
- November 6, 2023 Virtual Public Engagement Meeting #7 Recording
- November 6, 2023 Virtual Public Engagement Meeting #7 Presentation
- November 2nd, 2023 In-Person Meeting #6 Presentation
- June 26, 2023, Virtual Public Engagement Meeting #5 Video
- June 26, 2023, Public Engagement Meeting #5 Presentation
- June 22, 2023, Public Engagement Meeting #4 Presentation
- May 23, 2023, Virtual Public Engagement Meeting #3 Video
- May 23, 2023, Virtual Public Engagement Meeting #3 Video
- May 23, 2023, Virtual Public Engagement #3 Meeting Presentation
- May 23, 2023, Meeting Summary
- May 16, 2023, Public Engagement Meeting #2 Presentation
- May 16 Meeting Summary
- April 25, 2023, Virtual Public Engagement Meeting #1 Video
- April 25, 2023, Virtual Public Engagement Meeting #1 Presentation
Project Advisory Team Meeting Docs
- Meetings #4 & #5 Summary
- November 16, 2023 PAT Meeting # 5 Recording
- November 16, 2023 PAT Meeting # 5 Presentation
- November 15, 2023 PAT Meeting #4 Recording
- November 15, 2023 PAT Meeting #4 Presentation
- August 8, 2023, PAT Meeting #3 Presentation August 8, 2023, PAT Meeting #3 Recording
- Meeting #3 Summary
- June 13, 2023, PAT Meeting #2 Presentation
June 13, 2023, PAT Meeting #2 Video - Meeting #2 Summary
- May 2, 2023, PAT Meeting #1 Presentation
May 2, 2023, PAT Meeting #1 Video Part 1
May 2, 2023, PAT Meeting #1 Video Part 2
May 2, 2023, PAT Meeting #1 Video Part 3
May 2, 2023, PAT Meeting #1 Video Part 4
Supporting Resources
Past Presentations & Events
- Watch the Planning Commission Public Hearing – January 22, 2024
- November 13, 2023 Planning Commission Briefing (video)
- November 13, 2023 Planning Commission Briefing Slides
- October 25, 2023 BOCC Workshop Presentation (video)
- October 25, 2023 BOCC Workshop Presentation Slides
- March 13, 2023, Planning Commission Briefing (video)
- February 8, 2023, BOCC Workshop Presentation (video)
- February 8, 2023, BOCC CPA Workshop Presentation Slides
Contact for general questions on the Future Land Use update
Andrea Papandrew, AICP Senior Planner
T: 813-665-1331
[email protected]
Melissa Lienhard, AICP Executive Planner
T: 813-547-4364
[email protected]
Contact for questions on Centers & Connections
Katrina Corcoran, AICP Senior Planner
T: 813-582-7323
[email protected]
Elizabeth Watkins, AICP Principal Planner – Transit
T: 813-582-7382
[email protected]