NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Subsection 420.9076(5), Florida Statutes, that the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee of Manatee County, Florida, will conduct a public hearing on November 3, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Manatee County Administration Building located at 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton Fl 34205, 5th Floor, Manatee Room. The purpose of this hearing is to adopt its evaluation and final local housing incentive strategies recommendations on affordable housing incentives as specified in Paragraphs 420.9076(4)(a)-(k), Florida Statutes, and any other affordable housing incentives identified by the Advisory Committee. The evaluation and local housing incentive strategies recommendations to be considered for adoption by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee include the following: 420.9076(4)(a): The processing of approvals of development orders or permits, as defined in s. 163.3164 and 163.3167, for affordable housing projects is expedited to a greater degree than other projects. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Land Development Code and reassess in 2026. 420.9076(4)(b): The modification of impact-fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees and alternative methods of fee payment for affordable housing. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Land Development Code and reassess in 2026. 420.9076(4)(c): The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Land Development Code and reassess in 2026. 420.9076(4)(d): The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very-low-income persons, low-income persons, and moderate-income persons. Recommendation: Maintain the current language while incorporating recommended text edit. 420.9076(4)(e): The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in residential zoning districts. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Land Development Code and reassess in 2026. 420.9076(4)(f): The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Land Development Code while incorporating the recommended text edit. 420.9076(4)(g): The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero-lot-line configurations for affordable housing. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Land Development Code while incorporating the recommended text edit. 420.9076(4)(h): The modification of street requirements for affordable housing. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Land Development Code while incorporating the recommended text edit. 420.9076(4)(i): The establishment of a process by which a local government considers, before adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that increase the cost of housing. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Local Housing Assistance Plan and reassess in 2026. 420.9076(4)(j): The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Land Development Code and reassess in 2026. 420.9076(4)(k): The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mixed-use developments. Recommendation: To maintain the current language in the Comprehensive Plan while incorporating the recommended text edit. Any other affordable housing incentives may be proposed at the public hearing. To view a copy of the tentative Advisory Committee recommendations, please go to https://www.mymanatee.org/government/advisory_boards/affordable_housing_advisory_board beginning Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Alternatively, you can request an electronic copy by emailing Deborah.ash@mymanatee.org. Interested parties may appear at the meeting or public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed recommendations. The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to and participation in programs, activities, meetings, and public hearings. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Carmine DeMilio at (941) 792-8784 ext. 8203; TDD ONLY (941) 742-5802 or email carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org. According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee with respect to any matter considered at the above-referenced meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purposes, it may be necessary 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. Date to be published: October 29, 2025. IPL0285669 Oct 29 2025