Help with Planning Issues

Where to find information about land use, permits, jurisdictions, and much more.

What is a Comprehensive Plan? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:53

Each of the four jurisdictions have their own comprehensive plan.

How do I get help with land use? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:53

Contact your Planner from the appropriate jurisdiction.

What is a Jurisdiction? — by echolse — last modified 2008-06-17 10:42

A jurisdiction is a governing area in which you live.

How do I get a permit? — by echolse — last modified 2008-06-17 10:45

Permits are handled by other agencies.

Is the Planning Commission library open to the general public? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-07 06:41

Yes, the Planning Commission library is open from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

How do I find out where public meetings are? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:54

The Planning Commission calendar contains the schedule of all forthcoming meetings.

What census tract am I located in? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:54

Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City, or Unincorporated Hillsborough County.

Where can I receive transcripts of Planning Commission meetings? OR How do I appeal a decision that the Planning Commission made? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:54

Any person wishing to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission will need a record of the proceedings...

Do you provide information by zip-code? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:54

No, the Planning Commission's demographics and statistical reports are based on Census Tracts.

How do I get help with transportation planning and transit planning? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:54

You can visit the MPO's Webpage.

How do I request bike maps and routes? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:54

Bike maps and routes can be found by visiting the Metropolitan Plannning Organization Web page or by request.

How do I request land use maps? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:54

Maps are available for download or purchase.

What is zoning and how can I get help? — by echolse — last modified 2008-03-06 05:54

Zoning is a land use control protecting property owners from undesirable and incompatible land uses in neighborhoods.