Development Review Committee

Please note that as of January 1, 2012, the Development Review Committee will be replaced by the Appearance Review Committee.

For more information, please go to:
www.cityoforlando.net/planning/cityplanning/ARB.htm

The Development Review Committee (DRC) is a group that has been appointed by the Downtown Development Board (DDB) to review proposed plans for compliance with the overall Downtown Plan and the requirements of the Downtown design guidelines. The group is made up of seven volunteers who have expertise in the building, design and development disciplines.  If you have further questions after reading through the information below please do not hesitate to contact Holly Stenger, Project Manager I - City Planning Division, via email at holly.stenger@cityoforlando.net

How do I submit a project for review by the DRC?

Below are the qualifications for submission and application for review forms for the DRC. Please download and complete the application and return it to the Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency (DDB/CRA) office, in order to have your project reviewed. You will be contacted with the details of the review process once your application has been submitted.

Under the City Code you are required to submit your project for review by the DRC if it is:

  • Located in the CRA District
  • Visible from a public right of way

The following types of projects within the CRA District require review by DRC:

  • Physical developments or re-developments (buildings or landscapes)
  • Land use or zoning changes
  • Signs
  • Menu boards
  • Streetscapes
  • Sidewalk cafes
  • Awnings or canopies
  • Visible antennas or transmitters
  • Fences
  • Demolitions
  • Underground work in public right of way
  • Any externally visible changes to existing buildings except normal maintenance

Forms Available:

PDF File

2011 Application for Project Review

PDF File

Jan 28 2011 DRC Minutes

PDF File

Dec 16 2010 DRC Minutes

PDF File

Updated 2011 Development Review Schedule

PDF File

Updated 2011 DRC Schedule

Development Review Committee

Mr. Jon Baines

Orlando Harley Davidson

Mr. Chance Gordy

Real Estate Inverland North America

Mr. Greg Witherspoon

Canin Associates

Ms. Stephanie Darden

FDG Creative

Mr. Jeffrey Bush

HKS Architects

Mr. Matthew Taylor

C & S Companies

Mr. Brian Giessuebel

Rieker & Associates Inc.