Commissioners transmit Sable Palm growth‑plan amendment to state after heated public comment; notice radius expanded

May 28, 2025

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners voted to transmit a proposed growth‑management plan amendment for a 169.19‑acre Sable Palm Road property to the Florida Department of Commerce, allowing staff to seek state review and public agency comments before any final decision on a plan change that would permit up to 423 owner‑occupied dwelling units.

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The Collier County Board of County Commissioners voted to transmit to the Florida Department of Commerce a proposed growth management plan amendment that would change the future land use designation for a 169.19‑acre parcel on Sable Palm Road, replacing the Rural Fringe Mixed‑Use District (a NERPA/sending designation) with a residential subdistrict allowing up to 2.5 units per acre (up to 423 owner‑occupied units) and a 30‑year, 15% for‑sale affordable housing commitment (63 units).

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