City of Longwood

The Community Development Division is responsible for the planning and engineering functions of the City. The Division prepares, updates, and enforces the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. These documents provide vision, guidance, and control over the future development of Longwood so that the City’s quality of life can be maintained and enhanced.

This Division serves as the liaison to the Land Planning Agency, Board of Adjustment, and the City Commission in review of applications for subdivisions, annexations, and other land development applications.

The Community Development Division is also responsible for infrastructure plans, preparation for paving and drainage projects, as well as obtaining permits for the City’s water, sewer, and drainage projects. This Division also provides engineering design services for a variety of City projects, as well as engineering review of proposed development projects within the City.