Tom Deardorff, Director 863-534-6467 • Email
General Office: 863-534-6467 • Fax: 863-534-6543
Planner-On-Call 863-534-6084 (land use and zoning questions)
Email the Planner-On-Call (land use and zoning questions)
330 West Church Street • Bartow, FL 33830 • Map
Mail: P.O. Box 9005 Drawer GM01 • Bartow, FL 33831-9005
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM - 5PM
The Growth Management Department is responsible for ensuring safe and orderly growth and development of the County through implementation of the County's Comprehensive Plan and through the enforcement of relevant land development regulations and construction codes. The Comprehensive Plan, which is mandated by State Law, is a 20 year plan which establishes future land uses for the unincorporated portion of the County and includes policies for various development issues, such as housing, recreation & open space, transportation, water & sewer, drainage, natural resources, etc.
The Growth Management Department is responsible for the following Divisions: Building, Land Development, and Long-Range Planning.
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