Public Input - SRC East Milton Master Plan Survey
Note from East Milton Water System
East Milton Water System, Inc. would like to encourage our customers/residents to read the information listed below and participate in the surveys sited below. We feel it is vitally important that our customers/residents have a voice in the master plan for the East Milton Area. There are also community workshops that have been scheduled, however at this time we do not know the time of day these community workshops are to be scheduled. Please reach out to the Santa Rosa County Planning and Zoning Office for the scheduled time of these community workshops.
Santa Rosa County Launches East Milton Master Plan Survey to Gather Public Input
Santa Rosa County invites residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the East Milton area to help shape the future of their community by participating in an online survey now available through June 30, 2025.
The survey is part of the East Milton Master Plan, a long-range planning effort designed to guide responsible growth, land use, transportation, and infrastructure decisions in one of the county’s fastest-growing areas. The goal is to build a vision that reflects the values and needs of the East Milton community — and that vision starts with your voice.
Take the Survey Today
The online survey is open and can be accessed directly at www.surveymonkey.com/r/EastMiltonVision
It is also available on the county’s project page at www.santarosa.fl.gov/1104/East-Milton-Master-Plan
Project Timeline Highlights
Public Input Period (May 1 – June 30) Online survey open to the public.
Stakeholder Meetings (May 5 – May 30) Targeted discussions with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders.
Public Charettes / Community Workshops
June 30: First public meeting at East Milton Park (Multipurpose Building).
Aug. 25: Second public meeting to review proposed plan elements.
County Staff Meetings (July 7 – Sept. 18) Internal coordination with departments and agencies.
Zoning Board & BOCC Review
Sept. 18: Plan advertisement
Oct. 9: Zoning Board Meeting
Oct. 23: Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Plan Implementation (2026) The adopted plan will inform future zoning updates and land development code amendments.
Why It Matters:
This is your opportunity to directly influence how East Milton grows. From parks and traffic to housing and economic development, your feedback ensures that local priorities are front and center.
For more information, contact Santa Rosa County Planning & Zoning:
Shawn Ward, Planning Director
(850) 981-7082
shawnw@santarosa.fl.gov
Darliene Stanhope, Senior Planner
(850) 981-7081
darlienes@santarosa.fl.gov
Dylan Anderson, GIS Planner
(850) 981-7078
dylana@santarosa.fl.gov