Polk County Code Enforcement Overview

Original title: Public Safety | Code Enforcement Polk County | Polk County FL

Code Enforcement Public Safety Land Use Property Maintenance

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The Frame

What this does

Residents are responsible for maintaining their property according to county ordinances, and failure to resolve identified violations can lead to hearings before a .

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property Owners

Property owners are subject to land development codes and may be cited for violations on their property.

Special Magistrate

The magistrate is responsible for hearing and deciding on unresolved code violation cases.

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Key Facts

Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing land development codes and land use-related ordinances.
The department addresses nuisances including inoperable vehicles, rat infestations, trash on lots, high weeds on vacant land, and unsanitary conditions.
The division oversees the enforcement of the county's sign code.
Unresolved code violation cases are scheduled for a hearing before a special magistrate.
Appeals regarding special magistrate decisions are heard by an appellate special magistrate.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The main office is located at 330 W. Church St., Bartow, FL 33830.
A secondary location is the Northeast Government Center at 200 Government Center Blvd., Lake Alfred, FL 33850.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of property issues does Code Enforcement handle?

They handle inoperable vehicles, rat infestations, trash on lots, high weeds on vacant land, unsanitary conditions, and sign code violations.

What happens if I have a code violation that I do not resolve?

The case will be scheduled to appear before a .

How can I report a code violation?

You can contact the department via phone at (863) 534-6054 or (800) 780-5346, or email CodesAdmin@polkfl.gov.

Why It Matters

Residents are responsible for maintaining their property according to county ordinances, and failure to resolve identified violations can lead to hearings before a .

Summary

This document outlines the responsibilities and contact information for the Polk County Code Enforcement division. The department manages land development regulations, property nuisances, and sign code compliance.

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Connected Entities

other800-780-5346“Toll-free contact number”Map →

location330 W. Church St. Bartow, FL 33830“Main office address”Map →

other863-534-6054“Director phone number”Map →

personAutumn Fenton“Director of Code Enforcement”Map →

locationPolk County“Local government jurisdiction”Map →

location200 Government Center Blvd. Lake Alfred, FL 33850“Northeast Government Center address”Map →

Sources

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www.polkfl.gov

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