The Growth Management Plan

Orlando's Growth Management Plan (GMP) describes the City's vision of itself in the future, and translates that vision into policies, programs, and public investments. It was adopted in 1991 and was updated in 1998 and 2007 through a comprehensive planning process called an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).

Amending the GMP

A Guide to the Growth Management Plan

The first section of the GMP is the vision statement. The remainder of the GMP is comprised of 15 elements, or chapters, that address the full range of topics affecting physical development of the City. Together, these elements shape the City’s growth in a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable way.

Each element includes one or more goals. A goal is a long-term statement toward which programs and activities are ultimately directed. Each goal is supported by one or more objectives, which are specific, measurable action items that are achievable and mark progress toward that goal. Most GMP objectives include a target completion date. On-going objectives are targeted to continue "throughout the planning period", which is currently through 2030, and will be updated as part of a future EAR process. Objectives are implemented according to the direction provided by one or more policies. Policies describe the way in which specific programs and activities should be conducted to achieve an identified goal. Together, the adopted goals, objectives and policies make up the GMP Policy Document.

Each element has a companion Support Document that includes data and analysis to clarify and elaborate on the rationale for adopting the goals, objectives and policies. The GMP also includes a series of maps. Some maps are adopted as part of the Policy Document, while others are supporting data included in the Support Document. The Policy Document is adopted by City Council, and changes must be transmitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for approval. The Support Document is for reference purposes, and may be updated from time to time as conditions change.

Policy Document

• GMP Manual Cover

• Vision Statement

• Urban Design

• Future Land Use

• Transportation

• Housing

• Historic Preservation

• Conservation

• Recreation

• Cultural Arts

• Stormwater & Aquifer Recharge

• Potable Water

• Wastewater

• Solid Waste

• Intergovernmental Coordination

• Capital Improvements

• Public School Facilities

• Monitoring & Evaluation

All Elements are downloadable in PDF format. A paper copy of the entire GMP is available for review at the Planning Division.

Official Future Land Use Map series

The Official Future Land Use Map Series is a visual representation of the type, intensity, and location of development that will be allowed to occur throughout the City. This map series, which forms the basis for zoning, depicts the development patterns that will accommodate projected population growth while protecting existing neighborhoods and ensuring the long-term livability of our community.

Download a generalized City-wide Future Land Use map (PDF - 3.17 MB)

Explore the entire Future Land Use Map Series

Support Documents

The following documents provide data and analysis that demonstrate the need for the adopted goals, objectives and policies.

• Urban Design Support Document

• Future Land Use Support Document

• Transportation Support Document

• Housing Support Document

• Historic Preservation Support Document

• Conservation Support Document

• Recreation Support Document

• Cultural Arts Support Document

• Stormwater & Aquifer Recharge Support Document

• Potable Water Support Document

• Wastewater Support Document

• Solid Waste Support Document

• Intergovernmental Coordination Support Document

• Capital Improvements Support Document

• Public School Facilities Support Document

Additional Documents

• Green Chart provides a table showing which GMP policies address energy efficiency, conservation of natural resources and other environmental issues.

• Rule 9J-5 Requirements provides a table showing which GMP policies address the various state rules related to the adoption of the comprehensive plan, provided in Rule 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code.

• State Plan Requirements provides a table showing which GMP policies address the requirements of the Florida State Comprehensive Plan, provided in Chapter 187, Florida Statutes.

• Strategic Regional Policy Plan Requirements provides a table showing which GMP policies address the requirements of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council’s Strategic Regional Policy Plan. 

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