Franklin County Planning and Zoning Department Overview
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The Frame
Residents and property owners must use this department to obtain zoning permits, verify 911 addresses, and participate in public hearings regarding land use in Franklin County.
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Property owners in Franklin County
They must interact with the department for zoning permits and land use compliance.
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
They are responsible for the management of 911 address verification.
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Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify my 911 address?
Where can I find information on upcoming zoning board meetings?
Key Facts
- The Planning and Zoning Department manages zoning rules, regulations, classifications, and permit applications.
- The department facilitates the Planning & Zoning Adjustment Board and its associated meetings.
- The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for 911 Address Verification.
- The county maintains three annex locations in Apalachicola, Eastpoint, and Carrabelle for public access.
- The department provides a public portal for searching building permits.
- The department issues 'No Objection Letters' as part of its service offerings.
Why It Matters
Residents and property owners must use this department to obtain zoning permits, verify 911 addresses, and participate in public hearings regarding land use in Franklin County.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
60 Plus Association
2026
“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”
KATHERINE JAHNKE-DALE
on behalf of ALLOY PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC
RICHARD KLAWITER
on behalf of GOLUB & CO.
KATRIINA MCGUIRE
on behalf of CONDOR PARTNERS LLC
MARIAH DIGRINO
on behalf of RYAN COMPANIES US, INC.
WARREN E SILVER
on behalf of DANIEL, ROGER
MATTHEW G FIASCONE
on behalf of THE HABITAT COMPANY LLC
RICHARD KLAWITER
on behalf of RELATED MIDWEST
KEATING CROWN
on behalf of STERLING BAY, LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
GRAHAM C GRADY
on behalf of GRACE AND PEACE FELLOWSHIP
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
911 Address Management
Responsibility for 911 address verification has been shifted to the Sheriff's Department, separate from the Planning and Zoning Department.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.franklincountyflorida.com
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