Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning Department is responsible for developing and presenting public policy alternatives to the City Manager and City Commission regarding growth management, development, quality of life and related intergovernmental coordination. The department serves as the staff liaison to the Planning & Zoning board as well as to the Mayor and City Commission for the application and review for rezonings, subdivisions, conditional uses, annexations, and lakefront site plans.

The department administers the Land Development Code and provides information about the zoning codes to the residents, property owners and business owners of Winter Park. They also advise applicants about the review process, notifies property owners of sites under review, and provides consistency in decisions relating to the Comprehensive Plan. Plans are also reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable façade design guidelines. They direct the daily work and special projects and coordinate related activities with other departments so that a unified direction is maintained for the city.

The City of Winter Park has developed over the years with a unique character and environment. The Planning & Zoning Department ensures that the excellent quality of life in Winter Park as reflected in the built and natural environment and its heritage is maintained and enhanced by providing vision, fostering good design and guidance over development.

Access Zoning setback worksheets and guidelines.
Access Ordinance 3258-22 for adopted residential code updates.
Access information about Progress Point Property.
Access information about Orange Avenue Overlay (OAO) District.
Access the Brewer’s Curve Neighborhood Meeting presentation [February 10, 2022].
Access the ADA Transportation Transition Plan.

Live Local Act
Upon submission of the appropriate building permit, applicants must notify the city via email at planning@cityofwinterpark.org AND permits@cityofwinterpark.org that they are requesting expedited processing and state the statutory basis entitlement for the request under the Live Local Act. Upon review, the city will grant higher priority to process building permits that qualify under the Act. Please note that as of June 2023, the city has not identified any city-owned properties that are appropriate for use as affordable housing under the Act.

Applications & Forms

Agent Authorization Form

Applicants must submit one hard copy as well as a PDF of all required documents for each application.

Annexations

Please call the Planning & Community Development Department at 407-599-3324 for further instructions.

Comprehensive Plan Amendment and/or Change in Zoning Classification

Please note: Per Ordinance 3260-23, an additional deposit of $3,000 may be required for the assessment of third party consultant fees as part of your application. Please contact the Planning & Zoning department at planning@cityofwinterpark.org to determine if this deposit will be required.

Conditional Use (preliminary and/or final)

Please note: Per Ordinance 3260-23, an additional deposit of $3,000 may be required for the assessment of third party consultant fees as part of your application. Please contact the Planning & Zoning department at planning@cityofwinterpark.org to determine if this deposit will be required.

Lot Splits & Lot Consolidations (four lots or less)

Please note: Per Ordinance 3260-23, an additional deposit of $3,000 may be required for the assessment of third party consultant fees as part of your application. Please contact the Planning & Zoning department at planning@cityofwinterpark.org to determine if this deposit will be required.

Site Plan Review (including lakefront review)

Subdivisions & Lot Splits (five lots or more)

Please note: Per Ordinance 3260-23, an additional deposit of $3,000 may be required for the assessment of third party consultant fees as part of your application. Please contact the Planning & Zoning department at planning@cityofwinterpark.org to determine if this deposit will be required.