Evaluation & Appraisal Report: Future Land Use


Agricultural Lands
According to BEBR1 projections Hernando County may experience a population increase of 50% by 2035 with a trends towards transitioning of mining, agricultural and rural lands to residential development. The County must continue to examine the proactive encouragement of high-quality land use, density and intensity patterns while maintaining a viable tax base and economy. Land use patterns should be reviewed especially with respect to Issue 1 (Infrastructure/LOS) and Issue 3 (Green Infrastructure)

Issue: Future Land Use Pattern

What will the Hernando County landscape and development pattern look like in 2035? How will Hernando County guide its future development to achieve that pattern with a sustainable balance of residential, commercial, industrial and rural lands? Will the County’s ability to supply services be enhanced by its future land use pattern?

Featured Comprehensive Plan Elements
  • Future Land Use Element
  • Intergovernmental Coordination

Featured Workshop Speakers

Link to Hernando County’s current Future Land Use Map .

Download a summary of Hernando’s Comprehensive Plan Elements.

1BEBR Bureau of Economic and Business Research http://www.bebr.ufl.edu/