Community Development

Overview

The Community Development Department consists of the Planning and Zoning Division and Business Tax Services. The department provides for one-stop permitting and a variety of community development services related to the use of private property in the City.

Construction Project Review Process

We have a new process for reviewing construction projects such as sheds, docks, driveways, building additions, and more. If you are new to the City’s review process, click here and refer to this guide to help you easily navigate the process!

Departments

The department's essential functions are:

Planning & Zoning

• Addressing
• Census
• Comprehensive planning
• Development review
• Downtown architectural reviews
• Future land use and redevelopment
• General planning services
• Impact fee calculations
• Transportation planning
• Zoning

View the Winter Garden's Zoning Ordinances

Business Tax Services

Includes processing new business locating in the City as well as annual renewals and business location transfers, processing temporary sale and vendor permits and residential garage sales.

View Local Business Tax Receipts Ordinance and Other Business Requirements

Boards

Provides staff or support to the following City Boards and Committees:

• Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board
• Community Redevelopment Advisory Board/ Brownfield Advisory Board
• Development Review Committee
• Planning and Zoning Board
• City Commission