Growth Management Department
Planning, Zoning, and Land Information
Grove City Community Planning Area
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation Acreages
| FLUM Designation | Acreages |
| Agriculture | 3.5129 |
| Commercial Center | 72.7287 |
| Commercial Corridor | 184.3305 |
| High Density Residential | 22.9625 |
| Low Density Residential | 1517.4596 |
| Low Intensity Industrial | 82.9869 |
| Medium Density Residential | 106.7764 |
| Preservation | 1.9781 |
| Public Lands & Facilities | 24.7029 |
| Recreational Vehicle Park | 170.1063 |
| Rural Estate Residential | 31.9962 |
Properties in Charlotte County have two designations. The first is the Future Land Use Map designation or “FLUM”. The second designation is the Zoning. Generally, these two designations are consistent with one another for development purposes. The Zoning designation usually determines specific development requirements. Finally, when there is a disparity between the two designations, the more restrictive of the two is most often applied.
Grove City Community Planning Area
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation Definitions
Agriculture: These lands are designated for agricultural activities and are located primarily within the Rural Service Area. Agricultural lands may not exceed a maximum residential density of one (1) dwelling unite per ten (10) acres within the Rural Service Area and one (1) dwelling unit per on (1) acre within the Urban Service Area. Uses on land designated as such include: single-family residential dwelling units, ranching, crop farming including citriculture, silvicuture, aquaculture, and row crops, and extractive industries.
Commercial Centers: These lands are designated for commercial, institutional, and professional office activities. Commercial Centers area lands in which retail,. Service, and office uses currently exist or a need is projected in the future, They are further differentiated into categories which are determined by land area.
Commercial Corridor: Commercial Corridors are areas located along major urban corridors within Charlotte County. These corridors generally include, but are not limited to, US 41, US 17, SR 776, Cr 775, and CR 771. Allowable uses shall include retail and wholesale stores, professional offices, hotel, motels, multi-family dwelling units not exceeding 10 units per acre, and restaurants. Maximum building coverage shall not exceed 50%. Maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed .60.
High Density Residential: These lands are designated for urban residential uses. High Density Residential lands may be developed at a density from 10 dwelling units per acre to 15 dwelling units per acre. Uses on land designated as such include: single- and multi-family residential dwelling units, and recreational facilities, sub-neighborhood commercial centers, and schools.
Medium Density Residential: These lands are designated for urban residential uses. Medium Density Residential lands may be developed at a density from 5 dwelling units per acre to 10 dwelling units per acres. Uses on land designated as such include: single-family residential dwellings, units, multi-family residential dwelling units, manufactured residential dwelling units, recreational facilities, sub-neighborhood commercial centers, and schools.
Low Density Residential: These lands are designated for urban residential uses. Low Density Residential lands may be developed at a density from 1 dwelling unit per acre to 5 dwelling units per acre, with the exception of manufactured housing from 1 dwelling unit per acre to 6 dwelling units per acre. Uses on land designated as such include: single-family residential dwelling units, multi-family residential dwelling units, manufactured residential dwelling units, recreational facilities, sub-neighborhood commercial centers, and schools.
Low Intensity Industrial: These lands are designated for facilities which assemble, market, and distribute products, engage in research and development, or commercial use. Low Intensity Industrial lands must be located with convenient access to principal highways or major arterial roads.
Preservation: These lands will be maintained as aquatic preserves, wilderness areas, wildlife sanctuaries, or similar uses. Allowable development activities include habitat relocation areas and limited improvements including fire trails, or facilities which allow limited, unobtrusive human access, such as unpaved parking spaces, primitive camping areas, canoe launches, and sanitation facilities. Residential densities in privately owned areas may not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per ten (10) areas within the Urban Service Area and one (1) dwelling unit per forty (40) acres within the Rural Service Area. Non-residential use4s must preserve at least ninety percent (90%) of the subject property in open space.
Public Lands and Facilities: These lands are characterized by public ownership or they are facilities which accommodate the general public. Public Lands and Facilities include those lands owned by Charlotte County general government, the Charlotte County School Board, private schools, churches, the City of Punta Gorda, the State of Florida, the United States government, and private hospitals, and utilities
Recreational Vehicle Park: These lands are designated for recreational vehicle campgrounds. RV Parks are intended to accommodate recreational vehicles and camping tents occupied as temporary living quarters for periods not to exceed 180 days. They shall be located in areas with access to major highways and which offer natural settings, open space, and scenic vistas. Temporary residential densities shall range from up to eight (8) dwelling units per acre. Permanent residential densities to accommodate owners and caretakers may not exceed a maximum of one (1) dwelling per ten (10) acres.
Rural Estate Residential: These lands are designated for rural residential uses and are located primarily with the Rural Service Area. Residential land uses shall range from one (1) dwelling unit per five (5) acres to 2 (2) dwelling units per one (1) acre. Uses on land designated as such include: single-family residential dwelling units, and small scale agricultural uses (including horticulture, greenhouses, horse stables, nurseries, farming, and cultivation of ornamentals) when located within the Rural Service Area.
Staff Liaison Contact Information:
Martina Kuche, Planner III
Charlotte County Growth Management
Planning & Zoning Division
(941) 743-1949
