Lakeland housing development off Medulla Road OK'd by planning board
Potential flooding and the use of septic tanks instead of city sewer lines are still issues cited by some on the board.
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Potential flooding and the use of septic tanks instead of city sewer lines are still issues cited by some on the board.
In a workshop discussion Friday, commissioners seemed unconvinced that short-term rental properties are causing significant problems for residents.
The developer has returned with a revised plan that calls for 49 homes instead of 56. But Lakeland residents say "nothing has changed."
Florida law prohibits municipalities from regulating vacation rentals based on the length of a guest's stay or rental frequency. Do other options exist?
Residents hope an endangered bird isn't caught in the crossfire of the city's duck hunting debate.