Planning - Lakeland, TN

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Lakeland's continuous planning process provides guidance for a rational response to growth and change. It helps the city to determine where to focus priorities to address the community's most pressing challenges.

The Planning Department oversees the approval process for several types of zoning, subdivisions, variances and designs. In conjunction with other city departments, it provides recommendations to various city boards and committees involved with the development process. It also oversees long-term planning and the city's Geographic Information System for mapping.

Planning News

April 28
New Land Development Regulation Meeting is cancelled.
Agricultural Zoning District Provisions (PDF) - what is allowed in A-1 zones, such as golf courses; any other uses require approval by the Municipal Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners, and at least one public hearing
2008 MPC Annual Filing and Meeting Schedule (PDF)
Recent Updates
- Subdivision regulation for "General Requirements and Minimum Standards of Design" (Article III, PDF) was recently amended by the Planning Commission to reflect City's 2005 requirement for 10 acres of parkland per 1,000 of population in new subdivisions (also see Amendments and Ordinances or Development pages for additional regulations).
- Land Development Regulations and Design Guidelines Project
Also see Government section's News and Information.

Lakeland Comprehensive Plan

This plan institutes goals and objectives for Lakeland's development. It is implemented by various ordinances and guidelines, including a zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and a capital improvements program. Its policies supercede other regulations.

The original Comprehensive Plan notebooks, predating the 2006 and 2007 amendments, are available for sale at City Hall. The following files are amendments from the 2006 and 2007 Updates. They are for planning purposes only, and may be updated from time to time (please contact the Planning Department for current information). Note: Some of these PDF files are very large; for quicker viewing, download them first to your computer and view them from there.

Goals and Objectives (PDF, 23 KB)
Land Use Map (PDF, 4.4 MB)
Parks and Recreation Plan Map (PDF, 4.2 MB)
Natural Resources Inventory (PDF, 1.8 MB) Note: Also see Natural Resources page.
Design sketches for roads, bike, and pedestrian facilities (PDF, 1.6 MB); includes
- Scenic Corridor
- Urban Road
- Urban Road w/Bike Lanes
- Rural Road w/Bike Lanes
- Traditional Neighborhood Public Road
- Typical Path Sections
Design Scenarios for Development (PDF, 4.3 MB); includes
- Conservation Overlay
- Traditional Neighborhood Development Overlay
- Suburban Neighborhood
- Exurban Neighborhood
- Mixed Use Center
- Residential Support Center
- Employment Center

Zone Map

The Zone Map (PDF) is for planning purposes only and may not be current. Please contact the Planning Department at City Hall for the most current zoning information.

Development Info

For the development handbook and pertinent ordinances and regulations, see the Development page.

Project: Land Development Regulations and Design Guidelines

For updates on this project, see Planning Projects page.

Other Plans

- Strategic Planning page outlines the city's mission, goals and vision.

- Lakeland/Arlington Joint Area Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF, 9 MB) reviews possible hazards facing our joint area, impact of the hazards, previous hazards and unique risks. Note: This large file may take several minutes to open on some computers. Also see Natural Resources page.

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