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Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Building Department provides certified professional services for the enforcement of the City’s codes related to the development of land. These regulations relate to the health, safety, and welfare of residents and visitors of St. Augustine.

Responsibilities

The Planning Division is responsible for long- and short-term planning for the City of St. Augustine. This involves State-mandated long-term planning, alongside the implementation and compliance of the zoning code and land development regulation responsibilities for the City. Long term planning includes reviewing development proposals for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use designations for property within the City.

Requirements

The Planning and Building Department is one of the first places to find out what requirements need to be met to develop a piece of property. This includes:

Single-Family and Multifamily Homes
Commercial Development and Site Plan Requirements
Conservation Overlay Zone Development and Docks
Landscaping and Tree Removal
Parking
Business Tax Receipts
Sign Code and Permits

NOTICE OF CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS: The City of St. Augustine has designated the City Clerk, Darlene Galambos, its Custodian of Public Records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Anyone wishing to inspect or copy public records consistent with Florida law should contact the Custodian of Public Records at:

City of St. Augustine
Custodian of Public Records
Darlene Galambos, City Clerk
75 King Street, PO Box 210
St. Augustine, FL 32085
Phone: 904-825-1007
Email the City Clerk

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

If you have a civil rights or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint regarding your ability to participate in a City program or activity please contact the City Clerk at:

City of St. Augustine
Darlene Galambos, City Clerk
75 King Street, PO Box 210
St. Augustine, FL 32085
Phone: 904-825-1007
Email the City Clerk
For more information visit our Legal Notices & Disclaimers Page

Si usted tiene una queja con respecto a su capacidad para participar en un programa o actividad de la Ciudad en acuerdo con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades o sus derechos civiles, por favor llame al Secretario de la Ciudad al 904-825-1007.