Kathleen Government Center (LDCPAS-2026-8)
Description
29.62 acres change from Residential Low to Institutional for a future county government center with courtrooms and park elements.
Impact summary
Brings county services closer to fast-growing North Lakeland, though one neighbor fears worsened flooding.
Applicant
- Name
- Polk County
- Address
- Kathleen area, North Lakeland, FL
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · County Commission
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of County Commissioners — August 18, 2026
29.62 acres change from Residential Low to Institutional for a future county government center with courtrooms and park elements.
Planning Commission — July 8, 2026
29.62 acres changed from residential-low to institutional for a new decentralized county government center; recommended 7-0.
Related issues (2)
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