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What This Bill Does
This document serves as an informational resource for Putnam County residents regarding land development, zoning regulations, and permit applications. It outlines the services provided by the Planning & Zoning Division and provides answers to common questions about property use, building requirements, and subdivision processes.
Residents must follow these specific zoning and permitting rules to legally build structures, subdivide land, or store vehicles on their property, with formal inquiries costing $45.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Putnam County Property Owners
Property owners must adhere to the Land Development Code and zoning ordinances when building, subdividing, or modifying their land.
Key Facts
- The Planning & Zoning Division office is located at 2509 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177, open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.
- Pre-application conferences are held by appointment on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- A formal Lot Inquiry to determine if a lot is buildable or can be subdivided costs $45 and typically takes 2-4 weeks.
- As of May 9, 2016, the department accepts credit card payments (including debit cards with Visa/Mastercard logos).
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- Fences in residential areas must have the 'good side' facing outward.
- Building a garage or shed before a primary residence requires a building permit for the primary dwelling first.
- Boats, RVs, and utility trailers in residential zones must be parked behind or beside the dwelling and meet setback requirements.
- Mobile homes are restricted to Agriculture (AG), Residential-2 (R-2), and Residential Mobile Home Park (RMH) zoning districts.
- Building setbacks are determined by the specific zoning classification of the property.
- Combining lots requires a Combination Request form submitted to the Property Appraiser with written approval from Planning & Development Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out what my property is zoned?
Can I build a guest house on my property?
How close to the property line can I place a storage shed?
What else do you want to know?
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Scheduled Pre-application Availability
The county restricts pre-application meetings to a specific 3-hour window on Tuesday afternoons, which may impact resident planning.
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