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.
Watch this part of the meeting (starts at 2:57:26)
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
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Discussed suing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Mid-Florida Mining & Materials for negligence, trespass, and nuisance, and approved filing a verified complaint and obtaining a bond.
- Next item: Appointed Brian Broadway and Laura Tolbert to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for terms ending 11/30/28.
- All 19 items from Oct 27, 2026
More on growth and zoning
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a change to the rail-trail extension agreement to hire a professional appraiser to review the value of the rail corridor for about $11,000.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a resolution to advertise a public hearing to vacate a portion of the Village Green plat, with a fiscal impact of $2,295.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a plan to hold a public hearing to remove driveway, walkway, and cul-de-sac easements on lots 174-177 in Dora Pines, Unit 1, for $2,295.00.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved vacating a 330.65 feet by 15 feet right of way in the Clermont area, with a fiscal impact of $2,295.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a new rule in the Lake County Code requiring property owners to confirm if historical or archaeological resources exist on their land before development begins.
