What is the public hearing about?

It's regarding a special exception for a telecommunication tower in Glades County.

When is the public hearing scheduled?

The hearing is on April 14, 2026, at 5:15 PM.

What should I do if I want to appeal the decision?

You will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure a verbatim record is made.

Mar 25, 2026 Public Hearing: 3897 Loblolly Bay Road, Labelle, FL, Okeechobee

Q: Where will the hearing take place?

It will be held at the County Commissioners Chambers, Glades County Courthouse.

Q: How can I review the petition and staff report?

You can review them at the Glades County Community Development Department during business hours.

GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in Glades County, Florida, a public hearing will be held as follows: The Planning Commission will sit as the Board of Adjustments to make the final decision on a Special Exception. This hearing will occur on April 14, 2026, at 5:15 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. The hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Chambers, Glades County Courthouse, 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, and Florida 33471. Case Number SX26-01: A Public Hearing to consider an application for a Special Exception use under the present zoning classification of AR, Agricultural Residential. The request is to gain approval for a telecommunication tower. The Parcel ID Number of the subject site is A15-42-28-A00-001C-0000. The subject site address is 3897 Loblolly Bay Road, Labelle, FL. The amount of acreage of the subject site is 9.62 acres The property owner is Glades County. A copy of this notice is on file at the Glades County Clerk of Courts Office, 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, Florida, 33471. Normal business hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. A copy of said petition and staff report will be available for review at the Glades County Community Development Department, 198 6th Street SW, Moore Haven, Florida, 33471, between the hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IF AN INDIVIDUAL REQUIRES SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY MANAGER AT (863) 946-6000. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND BE HEARD. 39891 LON/Glades 03/25/2026

Public Hearing — 3897 Loblolly Bay Road, Labelle, FL (SX26-01)

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