Apply to Appeal a Land Use Decision

If you disagree with a decision made by the Land Use Hearing Officer (variances and special use permits) you can appeal your case to the Land Use Appeals Board. 

Please note that all appeals must be filed within 30 calendar days of the date the zoning decision is rendered.

1. Download the application for complete list of requirements.
2. Appeal applications are submitted by appointment only through the zoning application intake process. To schedule an intake appointment to submit a completed appeals application, contact the Development Services Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at 813-277-1630 or by email.

Appeals decisions are announced at Land Use Appeals Board meetings. The board meets every first Friday of the month at 1 p.m. as needed.

Meetings are held at:

County Center

601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor

Tampa, FL 33602

See calendar for Land Use Appeals Board meeting dates