Public Comment
The public is welcome at all meetings and invited to make a live public comment or submit written public comment in advance. The opportunity to provide public comment is available until the designated public comment portion of the item is closed.
Non-repetitive comments are encouraged; however, large groups are requested to name a spokesperson. A general time limit of 3 minutes to speak applies per issue or as officially set during the meeting.
The City of Orlando encourages courteous, civil discourse during public meetings. Persons making public comment are asked to conduct themselves following traditional rules of decorum.
If you would like to participate during a public meeting, please submit a request to speak at orlando.gov/publiccomments and indicate whether you will be participating in-person or virtually.
In-person live public comment
- If the meeting is listed as a "In-Person Meeting" or "Hybrid Meeting," you may appear in-person at the posted meeting location
- Check in with staff and indicate that you are present to provide live public comment
Virtual live public comment
- Join the live virtual meeting by web or phone
- Use the “Raise Hand” feature to request to speak when prompted (or dial *9 if on the phone)
- Wait to be recognized (either by name or by the last 4 digits of your phone number)
- Provide name and address when called upon
Written public comment
Written comment must include your name, address, phone number and topic. Comments are limited to a maximum of 700 words per item.
- online at: orlando.gov/publiccomments
- email to: publiccomments@orlando.gov
- mail to:
City Clerk, Public Comment
400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
- drop off to the City Clerk's Office located on the 2nd floor of City Hall
Deadline: Written public comments received 24 hours in advance of the meeting are distributed and attached to the related agenda item for public viewing. Note: Comments that do not include the required information will not be distributed or attached to the agenda. All comments received are public record.
Appellants and Parties to Appeals and Quasi-Judicial Hearings
Appellants and Parties must submit their documentary evidence and presentations online at orlando.gov/publiccomments 24 hours in advance of the meeting. All items received 24 hours in advance of the meeting will be attached to the corresponding agenda item and available for public viewing.
Items received by the deadline will be provided for consideration. Items received after the deadline will not be considered at the meeting. All items received are public record.