The Avon Park Air Force Range Joint Land Use Study website is undergoing modifications to provide enhanced access to documents for disabled individuals who are visually impaired and to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodations. While these modifications are being made many documents have been removed. If you would like to obtain a document not currently provided on the website, please contact our Deputy Director, Jennifer Codo-Salisbury, at (863) 534-7130 ext 178 or jcodosalisbury@cfrpc.org, or Donna Horvath at (863) 534-7130 ext 101 dhorvath@cfrpc.org. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we implement these changes.
What does that mean to you?
Living near the Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR) should not greatly impact your property or way of life. However, some restrictions may apply for the safety of the residents of the surrounding area and military personnel. See below for a list of things that you should be aware of while living near this military installation. For additional information, please contact a planner in your area. A list of planners for all affected areas is located at the bottom of this page.
Safety
- Unexploded Ordnance Information
Sound
Communities located near a military installation such as APAFR may be exposed to aircraft and blast noise that may interfere with typical indoor activities, such as watching television, talking on the telephone and sleeping.
- View/Download a Sound Mitigation Near Airports Brochure
- View/Download a Sound Insulation Informational Packet
Height
Low level flight training areas extend beyond the boundaries of the APAFR. For safety reasons, there may be height limitations on structures.
Bird/Aircraft Strike Hazards
Areas identified as having potential risks of Bird/Aircraft Strike Hazards (BASH) are natural areas such as open water and marsh areas as well as man-made areas like landfills. These areas attract resident and migratory bird populations creating the risk that birds could cause a plane to crash.
Lighting
Outdoor lights can cause difficult and unsafe flying conditions. Lighting regulations may be in place to promote compatibility with aircraft operations.
For specific details regarding sound, height, BASH and lighting, please use the information below to find your specific influence area.
Influence Areas
The name of the influence area surrounding the Avon Park Air Force Range may be different in your jurisdiction. Please see the list below to help you identify the name of the infludence area in your city or county.
City of Avon Park, City of Frostproof, City of Sebring: Military Influence Planning Area (MIPA)
Highlands County: Military Airport Zone (MAZ)
Okeechobee County, Polk County: Military Compatibility Zone (MCZ)
Osceola County: Please visit Osceola County’s website for information regarding their Avon Park Joint Land Use Study and influence areas.
MCZ-1, MIPA I, MAZ 1
Within a 3 mile radius of the Avon Park Air Force Range, a military training facility. Potential day and night low level aircraft overflight, and military training noise during training exercises. Additional property development regulations may apply. Please check the development regulations for your county or city.
MCZ-2, MIPA II, MAZ 2
Outside a 3 mile radius of the Avon Park Air Force Range, a military training facility. Potential day and night low level aircraft overflight, and military training noise during training exercises. Additional property development regulations may apply. Please check the development regulations for your county or city.
MCZ-3, MIPA III, MAZ 3
Outside a 3 mile radius of the Avon Park Air Force Range, a military training facility. Potential for occasional military training noise.
Additional Information
Avon Park Air Force Range Website
City of Avon Park
Ordinance – 24-13
Land Development Regulations regarding the Military Influence Planning Area (MIPA).
Contact a Planner – Ron Borchers, Senior Planner at CFRPC
Phone:(863) 534-7130 x177
Email: rborchers@cfrpc.org
For additional information please check the Avon Park Land Development Code.
City of Frostproof
Ordinance – 2013-03
Land Development Regulations regarding the Military Influence Planning Area (MIPA).
For additional information please check the Frostproof Land Development Code.
Highlands County
Ordinance – 13-14-11
Contact a Planner – Mark J. Hill, Development Services Division at Highlands County
Phone: (863) 402-6650
Email: mhill@hcbcc.org
For additional information, please check the Highlands County Land Development Code.
Polk County
Ordinance – 12-028
Land Development Regulations regarding the Military Compatibility Zone (MCZ).
Contact a Planner – Planning Department at Polk County
Phone:(863) 534-6084
Email: planneroncall@polk-county.net
Property Appraiser/Property Search – www.polkpa.org
Military Compatibility Zones Map – view/download the PDF map
For additional information, please check the Polk County Land Development Code.
Okeechobee County
Contact a Planner – Okeechobee County, Planning and Zoning Department
Phone: (863) 763-5548
For additional information, please check the Okeechobee County Land Development Code.
Osceola County
Ordinance – 13-34
Land Development Regulations regarding the Military Compatibility Zone (MCZ).
Contact a Planner – Kerry Godwin, Planning and Zoning Office
Phone:(407) 742-0300
Email: kgod@osceola.org
For additional information, please check the Osceola County Land Development Code.