Bartow, FL — rezoning & P&Z cases

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CPA-26-01-TEXT — text_amendment

Bartow, FL - Unified Land Development Code · hearing 2026-10-02 · new

This is a text amendment to Articles 2 and 9 of the Unified Land Development Code to create new regulations and a definition for Outdoor Storage. The amendment applies city-wide and establishes standards for how outdoor storage will be regulated throughout Bartow.

Z-26-01-ALUP — Industrial development consistent with the City's Table of Land Uses and other provisions of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC)

West side of U.S. Highway 17 North; south side of Spirit Lake Road and east side of Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road, Section 14, Township 29 South, Range 25 East, Polk County, Florida · hearing 2026-10-02 · new

Ruthven 17, LLC seeks to rezone approximately 111.4 acres to I-1 and I-2 (Industrial) zoning to enable industrial development. The properties, currently owned by Ruthven 17, LLC and Clear Springs Enterprises, LLC, are located west of U.S. Highway 17 North near Spirit Lake Road and will be subject to Planning & Zoning review and public hearing before recommendation to the City Commission.

CPA-26-03-LS — Industrial development

West side of U.S. Highway 17 North; south side of Spirit Lake Road and east side of Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road in Section 14, Township 29 South, Range 25 East, Polk County, Florida · hearing 2026-10-02 · new

Request to assign an Industrial Future Land Use Map designation to 111.4 acres for future development by Ruthven 17, LLC and Clear Springs Enterprises, LLC on the west side of U.S. Highway 17 North. This comprehensive plan amendment would enable industrial development of a substantial property adjacent to major highway corridors in the area.

A-26-01 — annexation

West side of US Highway 17 North; south side of Spirit Lake Road and east side of Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road, Section 14, Township 29 South, Range 25 East, Polk County, Florida · hearing 2026-10-02 · new

Ruthven 17, LLC is requesting annexation of approximately 111.4 acres of land located west of US Highway 17 North into the city limits of Bartow for future development. The property is currently owned by Ruthven 17, LLC and Clear Springs Enterprises, LLC.

ULDC-26-01 — text_amendment

C-3 zoning districts · hearing 2026-10-02 · new

Amendment to the Unified Land Development Code to allow Manufacture of Finished Products, Light Manufacturing/Assembly, and Controlled Outdoor Storage in C-3 zoning districts upon site development plan approval. This text amendment establishes new permitted uses and standards for C-3 districts citywide.

S-26-02-PSP — Multi-parcel, retail commercial development

Northeast corner of US Highway 98 North and Ernest M. Smith Jr. Blvd, Section 30, Township 29S, Range 25E, Polk County, Florida · hearing 2026-02-23 · new

This is a preliminary subdivision plat review for a 121.8-acre retail commercial development (CORTA Commons at Stuart Crossing) that is part of a larger 692-acre planned development. The plat requires Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation to the City Commission for approval, making it relevant for developers monitoring commercial projects in the Stuart Crossing PD area.

VAC-26-01 — other

Alderman Avenue, extending from Pearl Street to Vine Street, between Lots 1-6, Block 5 and Lots 7-12, Block 4, Oakdale Subdivision · hearing 2026-01-26 · new

This case involves a request to vacate and close an unopened platted right-of-way (Alderman Avenue) in the Oakdale Subdivision. The property is located in Bartow, Florida, and requires review, public hearing, and recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission before submission to the City Commission. Developers should monitor this if they have interests in adjoining properties within or near the Oakdale Subdivision, as street vacation can affect access and property values.

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