PUTNAM COUNTY · LOCALzoning action

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Putnam County Planning and Zoning Boards and Committees

Original title: Boards, Commissions, & Committees - Putnam County, FL

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and developers must navigate these specific boards and committees to obtain permits, request s, or propose changes to land use and zoning regulations in Putnam County.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners and developers

They must follow the established review processes and board procedures to obtain permits or variances for land use.

Contractors

They are subject to the oversight of the Contractor & Building Trades Examiners Board.

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Summary

This document outlines the roles and contact information for the various boards and committees that manage land development, zoning, and building standards in Putnam County, Florida. It explains the different review processes for development projects and identifies the primary advisory bodies responsible for land use decisions.

Key Facts

Development in Putnam County is categorized into three classes, which dictate the review process under LDC 12.05 and 12.03.
The Development Review Committee facilitates meetings between applicants and multiple county agencies for project review.
The Planning Commission serves as the Local Planning Agency under Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and advises the Board of County Commissioners on Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code amendments.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears appeals of final decisions by the Planning and Development Services Department.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment decides requests for variances, special use permits, non-conforming use determinations, and preliminary development plans.
The Contractor & Building Trades Examiners Board oversees building trade-related matters.
Development review is a distinct process from rezonings, special use permits, variances, nonconforming use determinations, vesting determinations, and comprehensive plan amendments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which development review process applies to my project?

The class of development, defined under 12.05, determines the specific review process required under LDC 12.03.

Who should I contact for Planning and Zoning inquiries?

You can contact the Planning & Development office at (386) 329-0307 or via email at pzb@putnam-fl.gov.

What is the role of the Planning Commission?

It acts as an advisory body that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code.

Why It Matters

Residents and developers must navigate these specific boards and committees to obtain permits, request s, or propose changes to land use and zoning regulations in Putnam County.

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Discoveries

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Centralized Development Oversight

The county utilizes a tiered development review system (LDC 12.05) to route projects to specific committees based on complexity.

Putnam County

Connected Entities

locationPutnam County“The local government jurisdiction overseeing these boards.”Map →

personSusan Roberts“Chairperson of the Planning Commission.”Map →

personLinda Osborne“Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.”Map →

personJerry L. Sims, Jr.“Chairperson of the Contractor & Building Trades Examiners Board.”Map →

location2509 Crill Ave, Suite 300, Palatka, FL 32178-1486“Physical address for Planning & Development and Code Enforcement offices.”Map →

Sources

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www.putnam-fl.gov

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