Welcome to the Lake County Comprehensive Plan Web page. Required by law, the comprehensive plan is the foundation for local planning as it acts as an outline of the community's vision and priorities.

The task of drafting the new comprehensive plan will be a partnership between Lake County citizens, municipalities, county government and other local and regional entities. Upon completion, the new plan titled “Planning Horizon 2030” will provide flexible guidelines for policymakers, land managers and land users about how to conserve, rehabilitate or develop an area.

Planning Horizon 2030 will stipulate the ultimate goals of efficient transportation, adequate employment, affordable housing, needed capital improvements and access to clean air, water and open space for the next 20 years.

A host of data will be used in developing the plan, including census figures, demographics and economic factors. The following information is provided to help inform all stakeholders of the continuing process. It is the aim of Lake County to compose a 2030 Comprehensive Plan that will balance increased demand for public utilities, development and conservation; and provide concurrency provisions for infrastructure, transportation and public education while attaining adequate revenue to finance these demands.

Planning Horizon 2030 is in conjunction with the 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which is being developed by the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The 20-year LRTP will be completed in December. The Lake-Sumter MPO seeks to improve transportation in both counties for all modes of travel, including mass transit, walking, bicycling, as well as the automobile.

If you would like to submit further comments or questions regarding the Lake County Comprehensive Plan, please email the Planning & Community Design Division at compplan@lakecountyfl.gov.