Land Use Hearing Officer
The Land Use Hearing Officer may grant a variance or special exception from the strict application of the Land Development Code, if the following procedures are followed and findings made. Variances to the Green Swamp protection standards in Chapter 5, along with all Use Tables in Chapters 2 and 4 are prohibited.
The Land Use Hearing Officer meets at 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month, with the exception of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, in the boardroom of the County Administration Building, 330 W. Church St. in Bartow.
For information about a case, please contact the Planner on Call at PlannerOnCall@polk-county.net or (863) 534-6084.
Meetings and Agendas by Case ID#
LDLVAR-2022-33 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 103
Application Name: Colomba Variance
Request: Rear setback reduction
Location: 607 Downing Cir., Davenport
Status:
Hearing Date:
Notes: Application Withdrawn
Results:
Application Name: Colomba Variance
Request: Rear setback reduction
Location: 607 Downing Cir., Davenport
Status:
Hearing Date:
Notes: Application Withdrawn
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-69 - Lakeland
Posting Board #:167
Application Name: Advanced Aluminum Variance
Request: Interior setback reduction
Location: 2941 Parkway St., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Advanced Aluminum Variance
Request: Interior setback reduction
Location: 2941 Parkway St., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-73 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 170
Application Name: Martinez Variance
Request: Side primary structure setback reduction
Location: 0 Sylvan Ramble, Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Martinez Variance
Request: Side primary structure setback reduction
Location: 0 Sylvan Ramble, Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-70 - Lake Wales
Posting Board #: 168
Application Name: Engholm Variance
Request: Solar front yard setback reduction
Location: 2300 N. Scenic Hwy. Unit #80, Lake Wales
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Engholm Variance
Request: Solar front yard setback reduction
Location: 2300 N. Scenic Hwy. Unit #80, Lake Wales
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-42 - Davenport
Posting Board #:119
Application Name: White Aluminum
Request: Side Setback Reduction from 5' to 0'
Location: 404 Nesbitt Park Ave., Davenport
Status: Continued from 7/28/2022
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: White Aluminum
Request: Side Setback Reduction from 5' to 0'
Location: 404 Nesbitt Park Ave., Davenport
Status: Continued from 7/28/2022
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-82 - Lake Alfred
Posting Board #: 180
Application Name: Drop and Swap Communication Tower
Request: Communication Tower setback reduction
Location: 5978 HWY 557, Lake Alfred
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Drop and Swap Communication Tower
Request: Communication Tower setback reduction
Location: 5978 HWY 557, Lake Alfred
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-80 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 178
Application Name: Vollmar Variance
Request: Setback reduction for a screen room
Location: 533 Ridge View Dr., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Vollmar Variance
Request: Setback reduction for a screen room
Location: 533 Ridge View Dr., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-26 - Clermont
Posting Board #: 143
Application Name: Aruthurs Variance
Request: Primary structure side setback reduction
Location: 9000 HWY 192, Lot #619 Clermont
Status:
Hearing Date:
Notes: Application Withdrawn
Results:
Application Name: Aruthurs Variance
Request: Primary structure side setback reduction
Location: 9000 HWY 192, Lot #619 Clermont
Status:
Hearing Date:
Notes: Application Withdrawn
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-77 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 173
Application Name: Silva Variance
Request: Rear setback reduction
Location: 203 Napoli Dr., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Silva Variance
Request: Rear setback reduction
Location: 203 Napoli Dr., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-24 - Davenport
Posting Board #:94
Application Name: White Aluminum
Request: Primary structure side setback from 5'
Location: 506 Nesbitt Park Ave., Davenport
Status: Continued from 6/23/2022
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: White Aluminum
Request: Primary structure side setback from 5'
Location: 506 Nesbitt Park Ave., Davenport
Status: Continued from 6/23/2022
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-72 - Fort Meade
Posting Board #: 169
Application Name: Shock Variance
Request: Side accessory setback reduction
Location: 3254 E. Canal Ln., Fort Meade
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Shock Variance
Request: Side accessory setback reduction
Location: 3254 E. Canal Ln., Fort Meade
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-37- Haines City
Posting Board #: 117
Application Name: Santander Variance
Request: Primary setback reduction & surface water variance
Location: 0 Polk City Rd., Haines City
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Santander Variance
Request: Primary setback reduction & surface water variance
Location: 0 Polk City Rd., Haines City
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-50 - Lakeland
Posting Board #: 142
Application Name: Smith Variance
Request: Rear primary structure setback reduction
Location: 3738 Country LN., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Smith Variance
Request: Rear primary structure setback reduction
Location: 3738 Country LN., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-54 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 144
Application Name: Covas Variance
Request: Alcohol Distance Variance
Location: 6115 N HWY 17/92 Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Covas Variance
Request: Alcohol Distance Variance
Location: 6115 N HWY 17/92 Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-75 - Lake Wales
Posting Board #: 172
Application Name: McLeod Variance
Request: Solar front yard setback reduction
Location: 2300 N. Scenic Hwy. Unit #6, Lake Wales
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: McLeod Variance
Request: Solar front yard setback reduction
Location: 2300 N. Scenic Hwy. Unit #6, Lake Wales
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-56 - Lakeland
Posting Board #:161
Application Name: Marrero Variance
Request: Setback reduction for a chicken coop
Location: 3011 Chabett Ave. Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Marrero Variance
Request: Setback reduction for a chicken coop
Location: 3011 Chabett Ave. Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-57 - Davenport
Posting Board #:162
Application Name: Painter Variance
Request: Rear primary structure setback reduction
Location: 639 High Vista Dr., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Painter Variance
Request: Rear primary structure setback reduction
Location: 639 High Vista Dr., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLTSE-2022-8 - Haines City
Posting Board #:175
Application Name: BURCH TSE
Request: Temporary special exception for a mobile home
Location: 10882 Jim Edwards Rd., Haines City
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: BURCH TSE
Request: Temporary special exception for a mobile home
Location: 10882 Jim Edwards Rd., Haines City
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-71 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 176
Application Name: Di Loreto Variance
Request: Side accessory setback reduction
Location: 144 Del Sol Ave., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Di Loreto Variance
Request: Side accessory setback reduction
Location: 144 Del Sol Ave., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-76 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 177
Application Name: Tustin Variance
Request: Primary structure side setback reduction
Location: 417 Citrus Ridge Dr., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Tustin Variance
Request: Primary structure side setback reduction
Location: 417 Citrus Ridge Dr., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-64 - Lakeland
Posting Board #:165
Application Name: Ali Variance
Request: Side accessory setback reduction
Location: 6718 S. Broken Arrow Trl., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Ali Variance
Request: Side accessory setback reduction
Location: 6718 S. Broken Arrow Trl., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-74 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 171
Application Name: Martinez Variance
Request: Side primary structure setback reduction
Location: 615 Sylvan Ramble Rd., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Martinez Variance
Request: Side primary structure setback reduction
Location: 615 Sylvan Ramble Rd., Davenport
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-24 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 94
Application Name: Mullin Variance
Request: Primary structure side setback reduction
Location: 506 Nesbitt Park Ave., Davenport
Status: Continued from 6/23/2022
Hearing Date:
Notes: Resubmittal Required
Results: Cont. to 12/14/22
Application Name: Mullin Variance
Request: Primary structure side setback reduction
Location: 506 Nesbitt Park Ave., Davenport
Status: Continued from 6/23/2022
Hearing Date:
Notes: Resubmittal Required
Results: Cont. to 12/14/22
LDLVAR-2022-81 - Lake Wales
Posting Board #: 179
Application Name: Briggs Variance
Request: Primary structure side setback reduction
Location: 1303 Bryn Mawr Ave., Lake Wales
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Briggs Variance
Request: Primary structure side setback reduction
Location: 1303 Bryn Mawr Ave., Lake Wales
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 10/27/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-48 - Lakeland
Posting Board #: 140
Application Name: Doughty Variance
Request: R.O.W. reduction for carport
Location: 2336 Peavine Cir., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Doughty Variance
Request: R.O.W. reduction for carport
Location: 2336 Peavine Cir., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-58 - Frostproof
Posting Board #: 163
Application Name: Wayland Variance
Request: Surface water setback reduction
Location: 960 Keen Rd., Frostproof
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Wayland Variance
Request: Surface water setback reduction
Location: 960 Keen Rd., Frostproof
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-51 - Poinciana
Posting Board #: 164
Application Name: Womack Variance
Request: Rear primary structure setback reduction
Location: 408 Caraway Dr., Poinciana
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Womack Variance
Request: Rear primary structure setback reduction
Location: 408 Caraway Dr., Poinciana
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-68 - Babson Park
Posting Board #: 166
Application Name: Preston Variance
Request: Accessory structure larger than the primary
Location: 1324 Libby Rd., Babson Park
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Preston Variance
Request: Accessory structure larger than the primary
Location: 1324 Libby Rd., Babson Park
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLSE-2022-17 - Mulberry
Posting Board #: 159
Application Name: Garcia SE
Request: Special exception for commercial vehicle parking
Location: 1715 Belmont Woods Dr. Mulberry
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Garcia SE
Request: Special exception for commercial vehicle parking
Location: 1715 Belmont Woods Dr. Mulberry
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-42 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 119
Application Name: Zimmerman Variance
Request: Side setback reduction
Location: 404 Nesbitt Park Ave., Davenport
Status: Continued from 7/28/2022
Hearing Date:
Notes: Resubmittal Required
Results: Cont. to 12/14/2022
Application Name: Zimmerman Variance
Request: Side setback reduction
Location: 404 Nesbitt Park Ave., Davenport
Status: Continued from 7/28/2022
Hearing Date:
Notes: Resubmittal Required
Results: Cont. to 12/14/2022
LDLVAR-2022-52 - Mulberry
Posting Board #: 160
Application Name: Gooding Variance
Request: Rear setback reduction
Location: 2690 Howard St., Mulberry
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes: Resubmittal Required
Results:
Application Name: Gooding Variance
Request: Rear setback reduction
Location: 2690 Howard St., Mulberry
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes: Resubmittal Required
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-49 - Lake Wales
Posting Board #: 141
Application Name: Garcia Variance
Request: Front & side setback reduction
Location: 3825 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Rd., Lake Wales
Status: in Review
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes: Resubmittal Required
Results:
Application Name: Garcia Variance
Request: Front & side setback reduction
Location: 3825 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Rd., Lake Wales
Status: in Review
Hearing Date: 9/22/2022
Notes: Resubmittal Required
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-53 - Bartow
Posting Board #: 143
Application Name: Sackett Variance
Request: R.O.W. reduction
Location: 0 Gaskin Rd., Bartow
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Sackett Variance
Request: R.O.W. reduction
Location: 0 Gaskin Rd., Bartow
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-55 - Lake Wales
Posting Board #: 145
Application Name: Soto Variance
Request: Side primary structure setback reduction
Location: Jean Chase Rd., Lake Wales
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Soto Variance
Request: Side primary structure setback reduction
Location: Jean Chase Rd., Lake Wales
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-88 - Davenport
Posting Board #: 209
Application Name: Perez Variance
Request: Accessory structure setback from 10 feet to 3 feet
Location: 1314 Varner Rd., Davenport
Status: Approved for Hearing
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Perez Variance
Request: Accessory structure setback from 10 feet to 3 feet
Location: 1314 Varner Rd., Davenport
Status: Approved for Hearing
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-87 - Lakeland
Posting Board #: 208
Application Name: Santana Variance
Request: Accessory structure larger than primary
Location: 4376 Simms Rd., Lakeland
Status: In Review
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Santana Variance
Request: Accessory structure larger than primary
Location: 4376 Simms Rd., Lakeland
Status: In Review
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-92 - Lake Wales
Posting Board #: 212
Application Name: Wendt Variance
Request: Accessory structure larger than primary
Location: 5570 Timberlane Rd., Lake Wales
Status: In Review
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Wendt Variance
Request: Accessory structure larger than primary
Location: 5570 Timberlane Rd., Lake Wales
Status: In Review
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-90 - Lakeland
Posting Board #: 211
Application Name: Dirty Dog Wash Variance
Request: Primary setback from ROW 65 feet to 25 feet
Location: 2417 E. Hwy. 92,Lakeland
Status: Approved for Hearing
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Dirty Dog Wash Variance
Request: Primary setback from ROW 65 feet to 25 feet
Location: 2417 E. Hwy. 92,Lakeland
Status: Approved for Hearing
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-89 - Haines City
Posting Board #: 210
Application Name: Gill Variance
Request: Accessory structure side setback from 10 feet to 6 feet
Location: 3512 Pine Tree Loop, Haines City
Status: Approved for Hearing
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Gill Variance
Request: Accessory structure side setback from 10 feet to 6 feet
Location: 3512 Pine Tree Loop, Haines City
Status: Approved for Hearing
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLTSE-2022-9 - Lakeland
Posting Board #: 207
Application Name: Taylor/Logan TSE
Request: Temporary special exception for a mobile home
Location: 1401 Parker Road., Lakeland
Status: In Review
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Taylor/Logan TSE
Request: Temporary special exception for a mobile home
Location: 1401 Parker Road., Lakeland
Status: In Review
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
LDLVAR-2022-59 - Lakeland
Posting Board #: 146
Application Name: Graleemojo Variance
Request: R.O.W. reduction
Location: 4415 Clubhouse Rd., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
Application Name: Graleemojo Variance
Request: R.O.W. reduction
Location: 4415 Clubhouse Rd., Lakeland
Status: Approved for hearing
Hearing Date: 8/25/2022
Notes:
Results: Approved
LDLVAR-2022-94 - Lake Alfred
Posting Board #: 213
Application Name: Carrillo Variance
Request: ROW setback reduction 20 feet to 11 feet
Location: 2214 NW Lois Blvd., Lake Alfred
Status: In Review
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Application Name: Carrillo Variance
Request: ROW setback reduction 20 feet to 11 feet
Location: 2214 NW Lois Blvd., Lake Alfred
Status: In Review
Hearing Date: 12/14/2022
Notes:
Results:
Amy Little
AmyLittle@polk-county.net
Lisa Simons-Irizarry
LisaIrizarry@polk-county.net
Phone: (863) 534-6449