Planning, Engineering & GIS Division
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. We offer expert guidance and support to the City Council, City departments, and City residents. 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.
Responsibilities
The Division's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Staff offers a variety of services, including offering recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals/Local Planning Agency for Current and Long Range Planning, Annexations, Land Use Amendments, Rezonings, Special Exceptions, Site & Development Plans, and Variances. Additionally, Staff is responsible for evaluating building permit applications to ensure that they are in accordance with the City's Zoning Code.
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 aesthetics.
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.
