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   DIVISION ADMINISTRATION:  
 


David Dickey
   
Community Development
   Department Director
    ddickey@mywinterhaven.com

Sean Byers
   
Senior Planner
    sbyers@mywinterhaven.com

Jeanne Sobierajski
   
Planner I
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Bethany Owen

    Executive Assistant
   
bowen@mywinterhaven.com

  

 
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  Our Division:
 
 
 
 
Image: Houses Office Location:
Winter Haven City Hall
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, Florida 33881

Contact Information:
Phone: (863) 291-5600
Fax: (863) 297-3090  
 

 
The Planning Division focuses on community development; regulating and enforcing the vast number of codes, laws, acts, regulations and ordinances related to development and construction within the City of Winter Haven and maintains high standards throughout and after the development process.
 
 
 ProjectDox:
 
 
 
 

As part of our continuing sustainability efforts, City staff has been working with Avolve Software to implement the ProjectDox program for the electronic submission of site plans and building permit applications.  The implementation of this program will reduce the amount of paper, travel time and expense, and cost inefficiencies associated with the current method for obtaining these entitlements. 

ProjectDox is a project management software package that will enable City staff and customers to use a Web based browser to access a centralized, online site.  It is a tool that will improve the City’s overall development review process, from both a timing and cost standpoint. 

Applicants will electronically submit required materials and City staff will review and provide comments via the web site.  In addition, ProjectDox provides the following benefits: 

  • Provides the applicant email notification when review comments are readyAllows the review team access to one anothers commentsIs accessible 24/7 via web-enabled device
  • Allows team to graphically compare subsequent submittals
  • Automates the internal and external notification process
  • Paperless online plan submissionParallel plan check and reviewAutomatic change notificationsRe-submission and approval
  • Online access to approved plans
 
 
Below is some information that will be helpful when working in ProjectDox and submitted plans to the City.
 
 

Electronic Plan Submission Guidelines (PDF:995 KB)

   
  Electronic Submission Requirements (PDF:77 KB)  
 
 
  Documents/Downloads:

    (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

2009-2010 Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule (PDF: 36KB) UPDATED (Effective-October 1, 2009)

Residential Development Map (PDF: 3.92 MB) September 2007

Landscape Ordinance (PDF:3.75 MB)
Table of Development Standards (PDF:80 KB)
Table of Land Uses (PDF:457 KB)

Future Land Use Map (PDF:14.2MB)UPDATED July 2009

Zoning Map (PDF ZIP:7.06MB) UPDATED July 2009
Future Land Use/Zoning Shape and Layer Files (ZIP:6.4MB)
Core Improvement Area Map (PDF:1.20MB)
   
  Comprehensive Plan:

(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)
   
Table of Contents (PDF: 62KB)
Future Land Use Element (PDF: 11MB) Amended through June 22, 2009
Transportation Element  (PDF: 1.87MB)
Housing Element  (PDF: 268KB)
Infrastructure Element (PDF: 676KB)
Conservation Element (PDF: 541KB) Amended through December 8, 2008
Recreation and Open Space Element (PDF: 161KB)
Capital Improvement Element (PDF: 409KB) Amended through December 8, 2008
Intergovernmental Coordination Element (PDF: 376KB)
Neighborhood Element (PDF: 382KB)
Water Supply Sub-Element (PDF: 234KB)
Public Schools Facilities Element (PDF: 1.17MB)
   
First Street Corridor:

(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)
First Street Flyer (PDF: 205 KB)  
  First Street Corridor Online Survey    
     
Evaluation & Appraisal Report:

(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)
 
Letter of Understanding (PDF: 48 KB)  
DCA Response to Letter of Understanding (PDF: 106 KB)  
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (PDF: 31.48 MB)  

Upcoming Dates:
October 27 - Planning Commission Public Hearing
     

 
  Web Links:  

City of Winter Haven Planning Division: Applications for Planning:

www.mywinterhaven.com/information/downloads.htm
 


County:

Florida Planning and Zoning Associates: www.fpza.org 

Polk County: www.polk-county.net 

Polk County Property Appraiser:www.polkpa.org
 


State:

Department of Community Affairs: www.dca.state.fl.us 

Department of Transportation: www.dot.state.fl.us 

Florida Chapter of American Planning Association: www.floridaplanning.org 

Florida Department of Environmental Protection: www.dep.state.fl.us 

Florida Department of State: www.dos.state.fl.us; www.flheritage.org 

Florida League of Cities: www.flcities.com 

Florida Legislature: www.leg.state.fl.us 

Southwest Florida Water Management District: www.swfwmd.state.fl.us 

State of Florida: www.myflorida.com 

University of Florida: Bureau of Economic & Business Research (BEBR):
www.bebr.ufl.edu


National:

American Planning Association (APA): www.planning.org 

Geographical Information Systems: www.esri.com 

International City/County Management Association: www.icma.org 

National Arbor Day Foundation: www.arorday.org 

Planners Web (Planning Commissioners Journal): www.plannersweb.com 

United States Census Bureau:www.census.gov
 


Regional:

Central Florida Regional Planning Council: www.cfrpc.org 

Transportation Planning Organization (TPO):
www.polk-county.net/county_offices/tpo

 
 

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