Help with Planning Issues
Where to find information about land use, permits, jurisdictions, and much more.
- What is a Comprehensive Plan?
- Each of the four jurisdictions have their own comprehensive plan.
- How do I get help with land use?
- Contact your Planner from the appropriate jurisdiction.
- What is a Jurisdiction?
- A jurisdiction is a governing area in which you live.
- How do I get a permit?
- Permits are handled by other agencies.
- Is the Planning Commission information resource center open to the general public?
- Yes, the Planning Commission library is open to the public but due to reduced staff hours, a reservation is required to access the collection.
- How do I find out where public meetings are?
- The Planning Commission calendar contains the schedule of all forthcoming meetings.
- What census tract am I located in?
- Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City, or Unincorporated Hillsborough County.
- Where can I receive transcripts of Planning Commission meetings? OR How do I appeal a decision that the Planning Commission made?
- Any person wishing to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission will need a record of the proceedings...
- Do you provide information by zip-code?
- No, the Planning Commission's demographics and statistical reports are based on Census Tracts.
- How do I get help with transportation planning and transit planning?
- You can visit the MPO's Webpage.
- How do I request bike maps and routes?
- Bike maps and routes can be found by visiting the Metropolitan Plannning Organization Web page or by request.
- How do I request land use maps?
- Maps are available for download or purchase.
- What is zoning and how can I get help?
- Zoning is a land use control protecting property owners from undesirable and incompatible land uses in neighborhoods.
