Planning and Development

The Polk County Office of Planning and Development makes sure growth and community development doesn’t get out of control. Through the different divisions, this office of the county maintains orderly development by maintaining, enforcing and updating the land development regulations and construction codes.

Whether you want to develop a large tract of land for a major commercial space, a small piece of property for your business, or if you’re looking to build a new subdivision of any size, you will find that information here.

The regulations and codes can be viewed on the Land Development page.

If you have recently seen a Polk County public hearing sign or received a notice in the mail about a land use case in unincorporated Polk County and would like more information about the case, contact the Planner on Call at PlannerOnCall@polk-county.net or (863) 534-6084.

To view information on current public hearing notices, visit our Public Notices section.

Four Corners One Mission Initiative

The Four Corners is where Lake, Orange Osceola and Polk counties meet. It is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida, and aspires to be — and be perceived as — a distinct, unique and easily identifiable place. It is served by many governmental jurisdictions—the four counties of course, and three transportation planning organizations, four school districts, two FDOT districts, and two water management districts. Because these jurisdictions have historically had very different approaches to the area, the Four Corners also faces unique challenges.

Four Corners One Vision began as an initiative of the Four Corners Area Council to develop a strategic plan for the area.