Polk County

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement is housed within the Building Division in the Growth Management Department and is charged with enforcement of the County Zoning Ordinance and other land use-related ordinances and codes. Code Enforcement provides for the handling of complaints concerning abandoned or distressed vehicles, substandard housing, junk, overgrown lots, commercial vehicles on residential property, etc. Code Enforcement is also responsible for enforcing the sign code. Cases which are not resolved are scheduled to appear before a Hearing Officer. Appeals of the Hearing Officer’s decisions go before the Code Enforcement Board.


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Joan Davies, Director 863-534-5997 · Email
General Office: 863-534-5997
330 West Church Street · Bartow, FL 33830 · Map
Mail: P.O. Box 9005 Drawer CA04 · Bartow, FL 33831-9005
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM - 5PM

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