Planning, Engineering & GIS Division
Overview
The Planning, Engineering, and GIS Division is committed to encouraging development that meets our standards as defined in the Comprehensive Plan and City Code of Ordinances. The Division's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City through current and long-range planning in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The guiding documents for the division include the Comprehensive Plan, which serves as a vision and road map for the City’s future, and the Zoning Code, which implements the Comprehensive Plan. We are committed to improving the quality of life for all residents and promoting the future development and character of our community by fostering collaboration and responsiveness.
Tree City USA for 30 Years
The City of Greenacres has been named a Tree City USA for over 30 years in a row. This designation is given by the National Arbor Day Foundation in honor of Greenacres' commitment to community forestry. Trees are valuable to our community in so many ways; they help improve water quality and decrease flooding from storm water runoff, lower City temperatures, reduce air pollution, help conserve energy, provide wildlife habitat, and enhance property values and community aesthetic.
Due to the benefits derived from a healthy tree canopy, the Greenacres Zoning Code establishes tree protection standards that promote the preservation of and expansion of tree canopies. The City requires a certain number of trees and a variety of tree species to be maintained on each parcel, based on square footage, to achieve these goals. A permit is required to remove any trees within the City.
Live Local Act
Pursuant to Florida State Statute §166.0451, each municipality is required to update and electronically publish the inventory of publicly-owned properties that may be appropriate for affordable housing development. City staff has reviewed its list of City-owned properties and determined that there are no properties that are suitable for the development of affordable housing at this time.
