Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning is a division of the Community Development Department and is responsible for the following services:

  • Site Plan Review Applications

  • Special Exception and Variance Applications

  • Implementing & updating the Comprehensive Plan

  • Zoning District ("Rezoning") & Future Land Use Map changes

  • Implementing & updating the Land Development Regulations

  • Preliminary Plats and Final Plats

  • Plat Vacations

  • Staff support for the Planning & Zoning Board

  • Other Planning Services

Responsibilities

The Planning and Zoning Department provides Current and Long Range Planning, Annexations, Land Use Amendments, Rezoning, Special Exceptions, Site & Development Plans and Variances. Staff provide recommendations to the Planning & Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency.

Planning

Planning staff's mission is to promote, protect, and improve in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Clewiston. To protect the character and maintain the stability of residential and commercial areas by establishing zoning districts and regulations through active engagement in strategic planning and community development.

Development Compliance & Zoning

Zoning staff is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the City's Comprehensive Plan. They are also tasked with reviewing building permits and site and development applications for compliance with the City's Zoning Code.

Maps

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