Community Development

Community Development is responsible for helping ensure that uses within Glades County are in compliance with the County's Land Development Regulations and that buildings and other structures are planned, designed and built in a way that is safe and compliant with the Florida Building Code and Fire Safety Code.

Community Development Hours:

_{Monday - Friday}

_{7:00 am - 5:30 pm}

Our mission is to provide citizens and the development community with a high level of professional, customer-focused service.

Accepts and reviews land use permits such are rezonings, plan amendments, special exceptions, variances, plats, and plat vacations.
Accepts land development permit applications, tracks plan reviews, collects fees, and issues permits.
Reviews plans for residential, commercial and industrial development, utility installations, driveway permits, and site plans to ensure they are constructed according to approved plans and county, state, and federal regulations.
Processes and schedules applications for review and approval by appropriate boards
Provides guidance to design professionals, contractors, and others as to County requirements
Provides flood zone determinations for all site plans and building permits according to FEMA regulations
Oversees transportation access and the impact of developments on roadways within the County

The County's Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan only apply within unincorporated Glades County. If the property is located within the City of Moore Haven, please call City Hall at (863) 946-0711.

Building
Building contributes to the health, safety and welfare of those who live and visit our County through the observance and enforcement of mandated federal and state statutes and county ordinances regulating the construction of buildings and structures.

Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement contributes to the health, safety and welfare of those who live and visit our County through the enforcement of County ordinances including Land Development Regulations, Minimum Housing Standards and the County Nuisance Ordinance

The Planning Commission is seeking Glades County Citizen's to serve on the Glades County Planning and Zoning Board, that also serves as the Glades County Board of Adjustments and Glades County Nuisance Abatement Board.

Glades County Citizen Application for Appointment

Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board are made by the Glades County Board of County Commissioners. Citizens that want to be considered for appointment to the Glades County Planning and Zoning Board shall submit a completed application by March 29, 2024 to the Community Development Department Office.

Glades County is a Section 504/ADA Compliant Advocate. If you feel you may have been discriminated against, you may contact Susan BuChans, Community Development Director at (863) 946-0533.

Sue BuChans, AICP, Community Development Director
Jenny Allen, Office Manager

198 6th Street
P.O. Box 1527
Moore Haven, Florida 33471

Email: sbuchans@myglades.com
Email: jallen@myglades.com
Phone: (863) 946-6018
Fax: (863) 946-1535