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This code is updated on a bi-annual basis.  Refer to the bottom of this web page to see new ordinances, in effect, but not yet incorporated into the document. To determine when a chapter has been updated, refer to the bottom right corner of any page (except the header page) in that chapter to find the revision date.  If you need to obtain a copy of the most current Land Development Code, please contact the Land Development Division at 863-534-6792.

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Because the entire LDC is a very large document, and could take a considerable amount of time to download to your computer, it has been divided into sections by chapter.

To view a chapter simply click on the underlined link and you will see only that chapter. With this format you no longer need to download the entire LDC to view a single chapter.

Click here to view Table of ContentsTable of Contents (34k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 1 - General ProvisionsChapter 1 - General Provisions (71k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 2 - Land Use Districts and RegulationsChapter 2 - Land Use Districts and Regulations (305k)
  Please Note:  Section 209 A.1 is in conflict with the Florida Building Code, please call the Building Division for more detail 863-534-6080.

Click here to view Chapter 3 Conditional UsesChapter 3 Conditional Uses (403k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 4 - Special DistrictsChapter 4 - Special Districts (2724k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 5 Green Swamp Area of Critical State ConcernChapter 5 Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern (142k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 6 Resource ProtectionChapter 6 Resource Protection (137k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 7 - Site Development StandardsChapter 7 - Site Development Standards (716k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 8 - SubdivisionsChapter 8 - Subdivisions (393k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 9 - Development Review ProceduresChapter 9 - Development Review Procedures (153k)
 

Click here to view Chapter 10 - DefinitionsChapter 10 - Definitions (254k)
 

Click here to view Appendix A - Technical Standards ManualAppendix A - Technical Standards Manual (1018k)
 

Click here to view Appendix B - Recommended Plant Species ListAppendix B - Recommended Plant Species List (50k)
 

Click here to view Appendix C - Traffic Impact Study Methodology and ProceduresAppendix C - Traffic Impact Study Methodology and Procedures (138k)
 

Click here to view Appendix D - Future Capacity Road NeedsAppendix D - Future Capacity Road Needs (281k)
 

To view Newly Adopted Ordinances that have not been incorporated into the LDC please click links below (if available):

Click here to view Ordinance 08-001Ordinance 08-001 (2015k)
  Amending Section 703 Concurrency and Chapter 10 Definitions to include the addition of a School Concurrency Ordinance and Definitions

Click here to view Ordinance 08-004Ordinance 08-004 (2483k)
  Amending Section 303 Criteria for Conditional Uses; Section 705 Access to County Transportation System; and Section 822 Minimum Road Frontage

Click here to view Ordinance 08-005Ordinance 08-005 (585k)
  Amending Section 303 Criteria for Conditional Uses

Click here to view Ordinance 08-007Ordinance 08-007 (3621k)
  Amending the I-4 North East Selected Area Plan. Chapter 4 Section 401.01 E. Performance Standards; Adding 401.01 f. Conditional Uses; and Amending Table 4.1 to add Uses, Conditions and Standards for Various Types of Uses; and amending Table 4.2 to add Development Standards

 
 
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