Polk County

Land Development Division

Chandra Frederick, Director 863-534-7606 · Email
General Office: 863-534-6792 · Fax: 863-534-6407
330 West Church Street · Bartow, FL 33830 · Map
Mail: P.O. Box 9005 Drawer GM03 · Bartow, FL 33831-9005
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM - 5PM

The Land Development Division is one of three divisions within the Growth Management Department.The Division is currently comprised of three sections:

  • County Engineering: This section works to insure that lands within the County are used/developed for the overall benefit of the community in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, land development regulations and state requirements.
  • Current Planning: This section works to insure that lands within the County are used/developed for the overall benefit of the community in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, land development regulations and state requirements.
  • Processing: This section processes applications for variances for the BOA, Levels 3 and 4 Development Plans for the Planning Commission and the BoCC; coordinates subdivision plans; non-residential site plans; plat reviews and maintains records of development actions.

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Helpful Links:

Planning and Development Tools

Building and Construction Tools

Transportation Planning Organization

Contractors Tools 

Codes and Ordinances

Hearing Schedules and Fees

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  • Polk County Board of County Commissioners
  • 330 West Church Street | Bartow, FL 33830
  • (863) 534-6000
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