Lake Wales
Upcoming
City Commission Regular Meeting
The City Commission will hold public hearings and second readings on several major land use changes, including the annexation and rezoning of 164 acres for the Hunt Bros mixed-use development and the 47-acre Hickory Ridge project. Other items include a first reading on a zoning change for a hotel, an ordinance for downtown historic district maintenance standards, and consent items such as a city hall generator contract and special event permits.
- Hunt Bros Mixed Use Annexation (Ordinances 2026-12, 13, 14) – 164 acres
- Hickory Ridge FLUM and Zoning (Ordinances 2026-15, 16) – 47 acres
- Contract award for City Hall Generator to Zabatt Engine Services (FEMA/CDBG grants)
- Ordinance 2026-20: Enhanced maintenance standards for Downtown Historic Overlay District
- Ordinance 2026-22: Zoning map amendment for hotel (2+ acres to C-3 Highway Commercial)
Citizens and Police Community Relations Advisory Board
The Citizens and Police Community Relations Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 18, 2026, and discuss police activity and general communication. The agenda contains no specific action items or public hearings.
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion of police activity
- General communication
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Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review a historic restoration grant and several professional service agreements. The board is focusing on streetscape improvements and hotel development projects across the city.
- $50,000 facade grant for 101 East Park Avenue
- Agreement with Catalyst Design Group for 1st Street/Central Avenue Streetscape
- Addendum #3 with Chastain-Skillman/DCCM for 1st Street/Central Avenue Streetscape
- Colliers Project Leaders proposal for RAISE Grant Streetscape redesign
- Colliers Project Leaders proposal for Walesbilt Hotel and Stuart Avenue projects
City Commission Workshop Meeting
The City Commission will discuss several land-use amendments, including a 164-acre mixed-use annexation for Hunt Brothers and a 47-acre amendment for Hickory Ridge. The body will also review infrastructure contracts and updates to downtown maintenance standards.
- Annexation and zoning for 164+/- acres (Hunt Bros Mixed Use)
- Zoning map amendment for 2+/- acres to C-3 Highway Commercial
- Contract award to Zabatt Engine Services for City Hall generator
- Contract for Engineered Sprayed Solutions to coat 31 wastewater manholes
- Ordinance 2026-20 establishing enhanced maintenance standards for Downtown Historic Overlay District
Planning & Zoning Board
The Board will consider a major modification for the Hunt Club Grove residential project and a zoning map amendment for the Lake Wales Hotel. Additionally, members will review proposed amendments to Chapter 23 of the Land Development Regulations and consider two new board member appointments.
- Hunt Club Grove: Major modification to a Special Exception Use Permit
- Lake Wales Hotel: Zoning map amendment and major site plan (Ord. 2026-22)
- Ordinance 2026-21: Amendments to Chapter 23 Land Development Regulations
- Board Member Appointment: Ralph Marino
- Board Member Appointment: Robin Gibson