LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County is announcing the results of a growth management survey as work is happening to develop a 25-year comprehensive plan on the issue.

During a meeting on Tuesday, commissioners discussed the input from more than 1,500 residents who shared insight on development, infrastructure and preservation.

Kelley Klepper, who is the vice president of Kimley-Horn, said in the surveys there was a consistent emphasis on placing transportation infrastructure, economic development, and housing near city centers.

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“These are long-standing residents that have legitimate concerns about traffic and where new houses are being developed,” Klepper said.

The results also show that environmental protections were important to many people, as well as preserving a rural boundary in some areas.

“There’s a lot of natural beauty and environmental features that are worth preserving. So making sure we’re not affecting those is one of the key things we keep hearing,” Klepper said.

Commission Chair Leslie Campione said the county is committed to developing a comprehensive plan to manage growth, but a key aspect will be cooperation from the 14 cities within Lake County.

“We do have high hopes. We would love to get all the cities on board and our comp plan was one big plan,” Campione said.

While the future of the comprehensive plan is uncertain, the next steps include re-engaging the public during additional surveys from November until April.

Adoption of the Lake County 2050 Comprehensive Plan isn’t expected until September 2026.