Code Amendments for Downtown Indoor Recreation and Manufactured Housing
Summary
A state law passed in 2026 requires cities to allow manufactured homes in more residential zoning districts. This ordinance would bring Winter Haven's code into compliance, affecting what kinds of housing can go in RE through R-4 and mixed-use zones.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 6, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Staff say there's no direct financial impact to the city.
Homebuyers seeking more affordable manufactured housing options and property owners wanting to place manufactured homes.
Established single-family neighborhoods concerned about neighborhood character and property compatibility.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Commission Meeting - Nov 9, 2026
A state law passed in 2026 requires cities to allow manufactured homes in more residential zoning districts. This ordinance would bring Winter Haven's code into compliance, affecting what kinds of housing can go in RE through R-4 and mixed-use zones.
City Commission Meeting - Oct 26, 2026
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.
City Commission Agenda Review Session - Oct 22, 2026
Winter Haven is updating its zoning rules to comply with a new state law (House Bill 399) that requires cities to allow manufactured homes in the same residential and mixed-use zones as traditional site-built and modular homes.
Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 6, 2026
The commission reviewed code updates to allow off-site manufactured homes in standard residential zones to comply with Florida House Bill 399.
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