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Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals

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Purpose

The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals conducts public hearings, and has the power to render decisions on special exceptions, variances and appeals; and conduct public hearings prior to making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on changes in zoning and amendments to the County’s land development regulations and comprehensive plan; considers and approves site plans and development orders  for major developments, and performs other duties as set forth by the County’s land development regulations. The Planning Board is also designated as the Local Planning Agency

Created By

The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals is enabled by the Code of Ordinances of Okeechobee County, Florida, Part II, Land Development Regulations. 

Membership Details/Requirements

  • All members of the Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall be residents of Okeechobee County.
  • The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals consists of seven (7) board members; and one (1) alternate member.
    • All eight (8) members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners at a regular scheduled meeting.

Appointment Terms

  • The terms of the seven (7) members and one (1) alternate member are appointed to serve staggered three (3) year terms. 

Meetings Held

  • 4th Tuesday of every month at 6 PM
  • Location: Okeechobee County Health Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida

Is Financial Disclosure Required to Serve?

Yes

Board Coordinator

William D. Royce, Okeechobee County Community Development Director
1700 NW 9th Avenue, Ste A., Okeechobee, FL 34972
Ph: 863-763-5548

Download  Application at:  Application for Citizen Board Appointment - Adopted 2-26-26 by BOCC 4873-2399-4285 v.1

Members:

Board Member                                       Term Ending
Joey Hoover, Chairman                        03/01/2027
Lynn Murray                                            03/01/2027
Vacant                                                     03/01/2028
Christy Howard                                      03/01/2028
Winston Ward (Alternate)                     03/01/2028
Carol Sikorski                                         03/01/2029
Charles Murphy                                      03/01/2029
Vacant                                                     03/01/2029