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Bonita Springs council adopts multi‑element comprehensive plan amendments
Summary
The City Council adopted amendments to Bonita Springs’ comprehensive plan to include 2040 and 2050 planning horizons and updates to land use, transportation and other elements under Chapter 163, Florida Statutes; the adoption passed unanimously at the June 17 hearing.
Community Development staff introduced the city’s evaluation and appraisal amendments at a June 17 public hearing and asked council to adopt changes required by state law and recent legislation.
Jacqueline Ginson, community development staff, described the amendments as the result of a seven‑year evaluation and a 2024 amendment process. She said state reviewers requested the plan reflect an explicit short‑term planning horizon; the revised text adds both 2040 and 2050 planning horizons and updates the future land use and long‑range transportation maps.
Dr. Banyan, participating by Zoom, and staff confirmed the state issued a technical assistance comment and the revised packet addresses the short‑term planning period. Staff noted one typographical correction in a legend will be fixed on submission of the ordinance.
Council moved to adopt the amendments as presented. On roll call the ordinance passed with all members voting in favor.
Why it matters: The adoption updates statutory compliance, clarifies the city’s 10‑ and 20‑year planning horizons and revises the data and analysis that support future land use, transportation and housing policies. The transmittal and adoption steps also trigger state review under Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes.
What’s next: Staff will submit the corrected ordinance package to the state land planning agency and implement the updated maps and policies upon finalization.
