City Departments Planning

Lowell Garrett

Planning Director
Email: Lowell Garrett

Lowell Garrett came to the City of Newberry at the beginning of 2003 after serving 19 years with the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council. He is responsible for Comprehensive Planning as well as preparation and implementation of the City's Land Development Regulations.

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The City Planning Department ensures that development is planned, completed and maintained in such a way as to be beneficial to the public health, safety and welfare of the community. The Department coordinates development activities consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and provides staff assistance to the City’s Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Committee, and the Historic Architectural Review Board as well as Grant Writing.

The Department, headed by the Planning Director, an Assistant Planner and UF intern is tasked with the administration of the Newberry Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, and general City Code.

Planning Mission

To provide the City with creative and innovative guidance for the effective implementation of land use development, planning, transportation, housing, and environmental policies, plans and programs. The intent is to maintain the City as a safe, vital and attractive community and enhance the high quality of life, health, safety, and welfare within the residential and business communities in association with the preservation of the historical heritage of Newberry.