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Winter Haven · week of October 25, 2026

Council approves Minutes

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What changed in Winter Haven

Development activity

  • Ordinance O-26-25 Indoor Commercial Recreation Land Use Amendment

    An administrative request to allow small-scale indoor commercial recreation and private clubs in C-1, C-2, and MX zoning districts.

    still pending

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  • Ordinance O-26-26 Manufactured Housing Land Use Amendment

    An administrative request to permit off-site manufactured homes in RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and MX zoning districts per House Bill 399.

    still pending

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Also discussed

  • Code Amendments for Downtown Indoor Recreation and Manufactured Housing

    To comply with new state legislation (HB 399), Winter Haven is updating its land development regulations to allow off-site constructed manufactured homes in standard residential and mixed-use zoning districts.

    What it means: Developers and property owners seeking diverse housing construction options.

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  • East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetland Restoration

    The city is moving forward with the design phase of a major 450-acre wetland restoration and aquifer recharge project to improve water supply resilience and provide public trails. Officials discussed acquisition phases and grant funding supporting the initiative.

    What it means: Grant funding has contributed approximately $13 to $14 million toward project costs.

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