Public hearing on proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan in Zephyrhills.

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CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Zephyrhills will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 5335 8th Street, Zephyrhills, Florida.  
The purpose of this public hearing is to consider a proposed amendment to the City of Zephyrhills Comprehensive Plan to repeal and replace the adopted Recreation and Open Space Element with updated Goals, Objectives, and Policies. 
The proposed amendment is part of the Citys ongoing Comprehensive Plan update to ensure consistency with state law and to address changing community needs, growth trends, and long-term planning priorities.  
At this public hearing, the Planning Commission will consider the proposed amendment, receive public comment, and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding adoption of the updated Recreation and Open Space Element. 
Interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearing or may file written comments with the City Clerk prior to the hearings. 
A copy of the proposed amendment, including supporting data and analysis, is available for public inspection at the Planning Department, City Hall, 5335 8th Street, Zephyrhills, Florida, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, the person will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, 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. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.  
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons needing special accommodations to participate in these meetings should contact the City Clerks Office at Zephyrhills City Hall, 5335 8th Street, Zephyrhills, Florida 33542, by calling 813-780-0000, Ext. 3547, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 
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