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Commission approves zoning changes to add certified recovery residences as permitted or special uses
City Commission of the City of Winter Haven · January 13, 2026
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Summary
The commission approved ordinance O-26-04 at first reading to amend Winter Haven’s land‑development code to add a definition and land‑use entries for certified recovery residences to comply with Florida Senate Bill 954 (effective 07/01/2025).
The Winter Haven City Commission voted at first reading to amend Chapter 21 of the city code to add definitions and land‑use table entries for certified recovery residences, bringing the city’s land‑development regulations into compliance with Senate Bill 954.
Eric Labbe, director of…
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