Development Services Division

Mission Statement

Development Services provides efficient, effective and professional services for the permitting and enforcement of the County’s codes relating to the development of land and the State of Florida regulations relating to the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors of St. Johns County.

Program Description

• Code Enforcement
  The Code Enforcement Program provides the County with certified professional services for the enforcement of adopted Ordinances and State of Florida regulations relating to the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. The Program is created to enhance community revitalization through the enforcement of minimum property standards within substandard neighborhoods. The Program also effectively protects the socio-economic and physical environment within well established neighborhoods through consistent enforcement.

• Development Review
  The Development Review Program offers professional, technical and administrative services for the implementation, development and interpretation of the County’s regulations relating to land development and construction inspection. The Program consists of customer service and permit tracking of applications, clearance sheet approval, pre-application review, subdivision plat review, construction review (roadways, drainage and utilities), landscaping and tree review, site and construction compliance inspection.

• Zoning
  The Zoning Program offers professional, technical and administrative services for the implementation, development and interpretation of the County’s Zoning regulations. The program is responsible for reviewing proposed land development applications, new construction applications, Special and Temporary Use permits and Telecommunications Towers submittals.