Planning & Zoning Board

The City of Tavares Planning & Zoning Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 201 E Main Street, Tavares 32778

The Planning & Zoning Board acts as a recommending body to the City Council. City staff prepares a statement of findings concerning the compliance of an application with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations and any recommendations for additional requirements. After receiving an application, the Planning & Zoning Board shall report to the City Council whether it concurs in whole or in part with the staff's proposed findings, and if there are differences, the Planning & Zoning Board will submit its recommendation and reasons, therefore. In response to the requests of the Planning & Zoning Board, an applicant may modify an application before submission to the City Council.

The Planning & Zoning Board consists of 7 members with 3-year terms and 1 Lake County School Board representative. Board Members must be residents of the City of Tavares and are appointed by the Mayor.

Planning & Zoning Board Members
Gary S. Santoro - Chairman (Term Expires June 2026)
Bruce W. Peterman (Term Expires June 2028)
Dara Treadwell (Term Expires June 2028)
Brooke Matthews (Term Expires June 2028)
Jay Cunningham (Term Expires expires June 2026)
Deborah Murphy (Term Expires June 2026)
James Sweezea (Term Expires June 2028)
Helen LaValley - Lake County School Board Representative

Staff Liaison: Antonio Fabre, Interim Community Development Director
Ph 352.742.6416 Email Antonio Fabre

Online Board and Committee Application

Board and Committee appointments are made by the Mayor of the City of Tavares.

Please contact the City Clerk, Susie Novack, City Clerk, at 352.742.6209 or Email Susie Novack for any questions regarding serving on a City Board or Committee.