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Land Use Permitting

Buying a House? Want to keep livestock? Build a deck or retaining wall? Knowing what is allowable and what is not can save you time and money.

The resources on this page will assist you in making informed decisions about your current property or potential purchases.

Steps

1

Determine address and Strap Number (Parcel Identification)
Property Appraiser

3

Determine if the Use is allowed within the Use category
Land Development Code

4

Locate the Zoning District
Zoning Maps

Resources

Map Mart

Zoning, Land Use and Development Maps that illustrate complex spatial analysis and GIS overlays, while portraying St. Johns County’s intricate surroundings, communities, environment, and infrastructure.

 Map Mart
iMAP Layers

Land Use, Zoning, Utility Zones, Overlay Districts, etc.

Interactive mapping that will locate a parcel and related information with an address or PIN.

 iMAP
2025 and Future Comprehensive Plan

Land Use element. St. Johns County land use planning.

 Comprehensive Plan
Land Development Code

The Land Development Code contains most of the land development regulations governing the development of property within unincorporated St. Johns County.

 Land Development Code

    Contact Us Before You Commit

    Our Growth Management team can assist you with questions you may have about permitting and land use / development questions.

    Planning and Zoning Division

    T: (904) 209-0675

    plandept@sjcfl.us

    Dept. Contact

    Email: gmdevelopment@sjcfl.us

    (904) 209-0675