Polk County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Polk County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 29 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 27 approved (93% approval rate), 2 denied. Activity was up 233% compared to May (169 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Highland St. Mobile Home Park Conditional Use

Denied.

Denied LDCU 2025-38 request for 19-unit mobile home park at 2730 W Highland St. on 4.93 acres. Planning Commission had previously denied. Surrounding area has known flooding issues with county ditch system lacking maintenance access. Applicant offered 100-year no-discharge stormwater pond and drainage easement dedication.

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Old Dixie Hwy. Suburban Plan Development

Denied.

Denied LDSPD 2025-2 de novo hearing for 31 single-family lots on approximately 15 upland acres at 1994 Old Dixie Hwy. in Auburndale. Planning Commission had approved. Proposed density of 2.07 dwelling units per acre with 10,010 sq ft minimum lots. Site has flood zone with undetermined base flood elevation, wetlands, and will require septic systems as Auburndale lacks wastewater capacity.

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Organic Matters Industrial Rezoning on US 17

Approved.

Approved large-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing 71.26 acres from business park center to industrial for Organic Matters property located south of Bartow on US 17, between US 17/98 and Old Homeland Rd. Property is vacant and being prepared for sale. Applicant is Ronnie Barron, General Manager of Organic Matters.

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West Cannon Heights Duplex Conversion

Approved.

Approved conditional use LDCU 2026-7 to convert existing single-family home to duplex on 0.40 acres at 1210 Northwest 33rd Street in West Cannon Heights subdivision, within Inwood redevelopment district. Property comprises two lots of record (lots 118 and 119). Applicant Angela Williamson.

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Highway 5547 Short-Term Rental

Approved.

Approved conditional use LDCU 2026-5 for short-term rental on 2.63-acre unplatted residential lot at 3119 N Highway 5547 north of Davenport. Existing 3,600 square foot home with privacy fence and gate. Typical stays 3-7 nights, vacation-oriented.

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Small-scale future land use map amendment, Rucker Highway (business park center to industrial)

Approved.

Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing future land use from business park center to industrial on 8.59 acres on Rucker Highway south of Auburndale, adjacent to a railroad. Planning Commission recommended approval.

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Future land use map change, Keller Road (phosphate mining to agricultural residential rural)

Approved.

Map change from phosphate mining to agricultural residential rural on 19.47 acres (nine parcels) east of Fort Meade along Keller Road. Developed as residential in 1960s/70s, never part of mining. Planning Commission unanimous recommendation.

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Green Line X Industrial Rezoning at State Rd. 60

Approved.

Approved comprehensive plan amendment changing 3.81 acres from residential suburban to industrial for property on State Rd. 60 north of Mulberry, near Pauley Creek. Applicant proposes high-tech manufacturing facility with 50-foot height limit. Vote was with Julie Jackson voting against.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Showing the 8 most significant of 29 recorded zoning decisions. See all Polk County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at North side of 540A west of US Highway 98, Polk County
• Zoning change, 25.8 acres at Highway 37 south of Mulberry, Polk County
• Zoning change, 19.47 acres at Keller Road east of Fort Meade, Polk County
• Zoning change, 2 acres at Mount Pisgah Road near Fort Meade, Polk County
• Zoning change, 39 acres at Fort Grove south of Fort Meade, Polk County
• Zoning change, 8.59 acres at Rucker Highway south of Auburndale, Polk County
• Residential Suburban → Industrial, 3.81 acres at State Rd. 60, north of Mulberry, near Pauley Creek bridge (Property owner (TDW Land Planning representative))
• Business Park Center → Industrial, 71.26 acres at US 17, south of Bartow, between US 17/98 and Old Homeland Rd. (Organic Matters)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 110 instances
• land use: 72 instances
• commercial: 48 instances
• comprehensive plan: 45 instances
• industrial: 35 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 197% from May.
• Land use came up 132% more often than May.
• Commercial saw 336% more mentions month-over-month.
• Comprehensive plan increased 543% compared to May.
• Industrial is new this month with 35 mentions, not present in May.

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