What is the date of the public hearing in Bartow?

The public hearing is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Where is the Polk County Administration Building located?

It is located at 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida.

How can I submit written comments for the hearing?

Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing for consideration by the Land Use Hearing Officer.

What should I do if I need special accommodations for the hearing?

Contact the Boards Communications Division at (863) 534-6090 at least four days before the hearing.

Public hearing on proposed special exceptions and variances for land use in Polk County.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Mar 11, 2026 · 4 weeks ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Winter Haven
Address: 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida · 12 filings

What You Should Do Next

1
Attend the Public Hearing
Join the meeting on March 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Polk County Administration Building.
2
Submit Comments
Send any written comments to the Land Use Hearing Officer before the hearing date.
3
Request Accommodations
If needed, call (863) 534-6090 for special accommodations at least four days prior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the date of the public hearing in Bartow?: The public hearing is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Where is the Polk County Administration Building located?: It is located at 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida.
How can I submit written comments for the hearing?: Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing for consideration by the Land Use Hearing Officer.
What should I do if I need special accommodations for the hearing?: Contact the Boards Communications Division at (863) 534-6090 at least four days before the hearing.

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Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL 
EXCEPTIONS AND VARIANCES TO THE
POLK COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
 
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON Thursday, March 26, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public meeting in the Board Room, Polk County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida. 

CASE FILE # LDLSE-2026-1
Juan L. Sanchez & Traci Sanchez property owners are requesting a special exception for commercial vehicle parking in a Residential Suburban (RS) land use district. The property is located at  4100 Shady Hammock Drive, south and west of State Road 60, north of Nichols Road, east of Riverwood Drive, west of Mulberry in Section 04, Township 30, and Range 23312 Bass Lane, north of Bowfin Drive, east of Chinook Road, east of Haines City, in Section 34, Township 27, Range 28..

CASE FILE # LDLSE-2026-4
Megan Ray, Applicant and Anthony Vincent Ginevra, Michelle Lynn Loyd, property owner, are requesting a variance to allow an accessory structure to be larger than 1,000 sq. ft in a Residential Low-1 (RL-1) land use district. The property is located at 6935 Indian Creek Park Dr, south of Indian Sky Cir, east of Indian Creek Park Blvd, south of the City of Lakeland in Section 20, Township 29, Range 24.

CASE FILE # LDLSE-2025-14  
Kairty Sylvain and Edouard Sylvain property owners are requesting a special exception for commercial vehicle parking in a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) land use district. The property is located at 312 Bass Lane, north of Bowfin Drive, east of Chinook Road, east of Haines City, in Section 34, Township 27, Range 28..
 
CASE FILE # LDLVAR-2026-13 
Polk County is requesting a variance of right-of-way, side, and rear yard setback reduction from 50, 15, and 20 feet to zero (0) feet for a carport structure in a Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RRX), Polk City Special Protection Area, Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern land use district. The property location is 7240 Commonwealth Avenue (State Road 33), northwest   corner of State Road 33 and Bloomer Road, South of Hacienda Trail, north of Poyner Road, north of Polk City, in Section 17, Township 25, Range 25. 

CASE FILE # LDLVAR-2025-78
Michelle Kucaba applicant, Stewart Beatrice C Revocable Living Trust, property owner, are requesting a Right-of-way setback reduction from 65 feet to five (5) feet off Recker Highway and a Right-of-way setback reduction from 35 feet to 20 feet off Coleman Road for a water vending station on approximately 0.98 acres in a Community Activity Center (CAC) land use district. The property is located at 2787 Recker Highway north of  highway  540 W, south of Avenue G NW, east of Spirit Lake Road, west of 3rd Street SW, southwest of the City of Winter Haven in Section 25  Township 28, Range 25.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate in this public hearing should contact the Boards Communications Division, located in the Polk County Administration Building, 1 st Floor at (863) 534-6090, not later than four days prior to the public hearing.  If hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771, or Voice impaired call:  1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.  Written comments may be submitted prior to such hearing for consideration by the Land Use Hearing Officer in making a decision on the case. All files are available for public inspection, during office hours, at the Land Development Division, County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida. (Phone # (863) 534-6792). If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Land Use Hearing Officer at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings of the proceedings and may need to ensure that the record includes a verbatim transcript.
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