What is the purpose of the public hearing?

The hearing is to consider annexation and zoning changes for approximately 164 acres.

When is the public hearing scheduled?

The public hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.

How can I participate in the public hearing?

Interested parties can appear at the meeting to express their views on the amendments.

What should I do if I want to appeal a decision?

You will need a verbatim record of the proceedings to support your appeal.

Public hearing on annexation and zoning changes in Lake Wales.

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Published: Apr 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Lake Wales
Address: 201 W. Central Avenue, Lake Wales, Florida · 4 filings

What You Should Do Next

1
Attend the Public Hearing
Join the meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal Building.
2
Review Hearing Files
Contact the Growth Management Department at (863) 676-5112 to inspect the files.
3
Submit Written Comments
File any written comments with the administrative official before the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the public hearing?: The hearing is to consider annexation and zoning changes for approximately 164 acres.
When is the public hearing scheduled?: The public hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
How can I participate in the public hearing?: Interested parties can appear at the meeting to express their views on the amendments.
What should I do if I want to appeal a decision?: You will need a verbatim record of the proceedings to support your appeal.

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Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City Commission - City of Lake Wales Municipal Building, 201 W. Central Avenue, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Lake Wales will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. or shortly thereafter at the Municipal Administration Building, 201 W. Central Avenue, Lake Wales, Florida, in the Commission Chambers, to consider adoption into law:
ORDINANCE 2026-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 164+/- ACRES OF LAND EAST OF HUNT BROTHERS ROAD AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, AS SHOWN ON ATTACHMENT &quot;A&quot; AND SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; GIVING THE CITY OF LAKE WALES JURISDICTION OVER THE LAND ANNEXED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Location Map of Parcel IDs: 283007000000013030, 283007000000014010,
283007000000014020, 283007000000014030, 283007000000014040, 283007000000021020, 283007000000021030, 283007000000021040, 283007000000021050, 283007000000023010, 283007000000023020, 283007000000023030
ORDINANCE 2026-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ON APPROXIMATELY 164+/- ACRES OF LAND EAST OF HUNT BROTHERS ROAD, FROM COUNTY DESIGNATIONS RS RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN, TO CITY OF LAKE WALES DESIGNATION MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Location Map of Parcel IDs: Location Map of Parcel IDs: 283007000000013030,
283007000000014010, 283007000000014020, 283007000000014030, 283007000000014040, 283007000000021020, 283007000000021030, 283007000000021040, 283007000000021050, 283007000000023010, 283007000000023020, 283007000000023030
ORDINANCE 2026-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WALES, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO ASSIGN ZONING DESIGNATIONS ON APPROXIMATELY 164+/- ACRES OF LAND EAST OF HUNT BROTHERS ROAD, FROM COUNTY DESIGNATIONS RS RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN, TO CITY OF LAKE WALES DESIGNATION R-3 RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Location Map of Parcel IDs: Location Map of Parcel IDs: 283007000000013030,
283007000000014010, 283007000000014020, 283007000000014030, 283007000000014040, 283007000000021020, 283007000000021030, 283007000000021040, 283007000000021050, 283007000000023010, 283007000000023020, 283007000000023030
HB Mixed-Use - Special Exception Use Permit Approval to allow for a Residential Planned Development Project (PDP)
Location Map of Parcel IDs: Location Map of Parcel IDs: 283007000000013030,
283007000000014010, 283007000000014020, 283007000000014030, 283007000000014040, 283007000000021020, 283007000000021030, 283007000000021040, 283007000000021050, 283007000000023010, 283007000000023020, 283007000000023030
All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed amendments. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The files for these hearings may be inspected at the Growth Management Department during regular business hours. Please call (863) 676-5112 to make arrangements to view the files.
The City Commission may continue the public hearing to other dates and times, as they deem necessary. Any interested party shall be advised that the dates, times, and places of any continuation of these or continued public hearings shall be announced during the hearing and that no further notices regarding these matters will be published. Written comments filed with the administrative official will be heard and considered. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (863) 678-4182 extension 1254.