AGENDA REPORT
DATE: January 12, 2026
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Legislative public hearing regarding a text amendment amending Section 35-1, adding Sections 35-11 and 35-12, and amending Section 50-4, Fireworks.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the proposed text amendment is to amend and introduce regulations regarding fireworks within the City of Plant City.
The text below summarizes the major revisions:
Section 35-1
• Provides definitions for Chief of Police and Fire Chief.
Section 35-11
• Adds language regarding public display of fireworks and their requirements under the National Fire Protection Association Code 1123.
• Names the Fire Chief as having authority to grant such permits.
Section 35-12
• Adds language regarding the use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and their requirements under the National Fire Protection Association Code 1126.
• Names the Fire Chief with as having authority to grant such permits.
Section 50-4(14)
• Amends the language regarding prohibited acts within public parks to require a permit pursuant to 35-11 or 35-12 to be issued for public display of fireworks within Plant City Stadium.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Commission adopt an ordinance approving the proposed text amendment.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
Prepared by: Robyn Baker, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning