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Escambia County Board of Adjustment: Overview and Application Guide

Original title: Board of Adjustment

zoning local government land use Escambia County public hearings

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The Frame

What this does

Residents seeking land-use s, permits, or administrative appeals must apply through this board, which holds the legal authority to grant or deny these requests for property development.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners in Escambia County

Property owners must apply to the Board of Adjustment for variances, conditional uses, or administrative appeals regarding their land.

Board of Adjustment members

Members are appointed to serve specific terms and are responsible for conducting quasi-judicial public hearings.

What changed

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Summary

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment (BOA) is a seven-member board responsible for reviewing and deciding on land-use requests, including s, s, and administrative appeals. This page outlines the board's structure, member terms, and the required fees for filing development-related applications.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a variance or conditional use permit?

You must first call 850-595-3475 to schedule an appointment with a planner, then submit the required application form.

Can I appeal a decision made by the Board of Adjustment?

Yes, Ordinance 2001-35 provides a right of appeal to the Board of County Commissioners.

Who appoints the members of the Board of Adjustment?

Each of the five County Commissioners appoints one member, and the Board of County Commissioners as a whole appoints two at-large members.

Why It Matters

Residents seeking land-use s, permits, or administrative appeals must apply through this board, which holds the legal authority to grant or deny these requests for property development.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

KATRIINA MCGUIRE

on behalf of JAB MERGER LLC

Senate LDAView filing →

KATHERINE JAHNKE-DALE

on behalf of STRS L3 ACQ3, LLC

Senate LDAView filing →

Connected Entities

personGregory Hodges“Board of Adjustment member for District 4.”Map →

personWillie Kirkland, Jr.“Board of Adjustment member for District 3.”Map →

locationEscambia County“The local government body overseeing the Board of Adjustment.”Map →

personSusan Carleton“Board of Adjustment member for District 1.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that appoints BOA members and hears appeals of BOA decisions.”Map →

personJohnnie Cardwell II“At-Large Board of Adjustment member.”Map →

personFadil Lee“At-Large Board of Adjustment member.”Map →

personJohn Taylor“Board of Adjustment member for District 5.”Map →

personRoss Padden“Board of Adjustment member for District 2.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

myescambia.com

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