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Decisions › County Commission meeting of Oct 27, 2026

Heard a presentation by Kelley Klepper of Kimley Horn on Lake County's landscaping standards in the Land Development Regulations.

Presentation Growth and zoning

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The county's own recording.

In plain words

A presentation by Kelley Klepper of Kimley Horn on Lake County's landscaping standards in the Land Development Regulations, with Board discussion and direction on the topic.

What changes Nothing changes yet; this is a presentation and discussion item with no vote on a rule change.

Who and the money Applies to Lake County's Land Development Regulations; the record states there is no fiscal impact.

Stated reason (staff, quoted): "The Board asked staff to bring back additional information for a workshop, including consideration of landscape materials, buffer widths, fencing requirements, and opportunities to incentivize the preservation of existing natural vegetation."

Why (staff, quoted) "The Board asked staff to bring back additional information for a workshop, including consideration of landscape materials, buffer widths, fencing requirements, and opportunities to incentivize the preservation of existing natural vegetation."

Backup in the packet: STAFF APPROVALS AND DATES: Kathleen Dial Created/Initiated - 09/24/2026 Sheri Hutchinson Approved - 09/24/2026 David Eic (p. 1078)

Written from the Board ActionThe Clerk's same-week record of what the County Commission decided on each agenda tab. Vote tallies and discussion come later in the Board Minutes. Clerk of Court, Board Action and Board Minutes on Municode and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo

From the record

Presentation by Kelley Klepper, Vice President with Kimley Horn on Section 9.01.00, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Landscaping Standards. Board discussion and direction on landscaping standards.
Clerk of Court, Board Action, Oct 27, 2026, page 6. Open the official document

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