County Service Directory

The Solid Waste Division encourages residents to reduce litter and illegal dumping in our communities by helping keep St. Johns County beautiful! St. Johns County’s facilities and programs are designed to promote recycling; eliminate illegal dumping, and ensure the environmentally-sound management of Solid Waste.

Information from the St. Johns County Geographic Information System is provided for general reference purposes only and is not to be construed as a survey or legal document. Errors from non-coincidence of features from different sources may be present. The St. Johns County Geographic Information System makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided herein is current and accurate. However, St. Johns County provides no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any particular use or purpose. St. Johns County assumes no liability whatsoever associated with the use or misuse of such data.

Pursuant to Florida Statues, Chapter 406, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is responsible for the disposition of indigent or unclaimed persons who expire in St. Johns County. The Indigent status is met if a deceased household income is less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Unclaimed status is met when there is no legally responsible person who has accepted responsibility for the body.

Founded in 1980, the St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) consists of a 5-member board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

The District 23 Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) supports the education of students interested in forensic pathology, medicolegal death investigation, medicine, and forensics by providing relevant learning opportunities, and work experience, as well as serving as mentors and role models. The District 23 MEO provides interns with the opportunity to observe (and occasionally assist) in autopsy examinations, shadow forensic investigators at death scene investigations, and assist in the various other activities this office is responsible for, giving the student a wide range of experience in the job duties employed by this office.

Invasive species are introduced plants and animals that cause harm to the environment, the economy, and/or human health. Often displacing native species, these invaders skew the delicate native balance between animals, plants, and important processes such as water flow and fire. Florida is a good breeding ground for invasives due to tropical weather conditions and rising temperatures which allow certain plants to spread prolifically.

The St. Johns County Junior Lifeguard program is open individuals 9-16 years old. The program is staffed by St. Johns County certified Open Water Lifeguards. We focus on providing water safety education in an environment that is fun while building teamwork, physical conditioning and respect for each other and the environment.

Commissioner Krista Joseph has lived in Florida since 2007 – ten of those years in St. Johns County.

The Land Acquisition Management Board (LAMP) established by Ordinance 2021-38 serves as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners on issues involving the acquisition, conservation and management of Environmentally Sensitive Lands, Archaeological Sites, Historic Sites, recreational lands, and Aquifer Recharge Areas.

The St. Johns County Land Acquisition and Management Program (LAMP) Conservation Board identifies, evaluates and recommends lands to be acquired in the unincorporated areas of the County for conservation, management and passive recreational opportunities.

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

Land resource management is the process of managing the use and development (in both suburban and rural settings) of land resources in a sustainable way. Land resources are used for a variety of purposes which interact and may compete with one another, so it is desirable to plan and manage all uses in an integrated manner. The County owns over 8,000 acres that are either wetland mitigation sites or other green spaces like parks that need to be maintained for the public.

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 St. Johns County Public Library System serves the community by providing access to technology, facilities, collections, programs, and services that help people meet our mission: Connect, Learn, Enjoy @ Your Library

Hatchlings emerging from a nest will instinctively be drawn to a light source along the beach. On a natural beach with no artificial light the light of the seaward horizon guides the hatchlings to the waters edge. Artificial light can disorient the hatchling. As a result they will travel towards the light source rather than the ocean.

Limited rental and utility assistance is available for St. Johns County residents if you have a documented financial crisis. Assistance can only be provided once in an 18 month period.

The Live Local Act is a comprehensive, statewide workforce housing strategy, designed to increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities for Florida’s workforce, who desire to live within the communities they serve. This Act, also known as SB 102, provides historic funding for workforce housing. In addition to a multitude of new programs, incentives, and opportunities, this legislation works to refocus Florida’s housing strategy in ways that make housing more attainable. The St. Johns County Development Review Manual Section 7.A.0 provides guidance for projects developing according to the Live Local Act, Florida Statute 125.01055(7).

Above All… Remain Paws-itive!

• Report to Animal Control.
• Report to local rescues.
• Contact veterinarian practices in your area.
• Use social media.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue holds annual tryouts for Seasonal Lifeguards. Highly motivated and qualified personnel are encouraged to apply each year. We provide all the required training during a paid Marine Rescue Academy.

The Social Services Medical Program covers a variety of medically related services needed in life-threatening and critical care situations. St. Johns County Social Services attempts to provide all necessary services to ensure the health of clients is such to assist in remaining work ready. However, there may be a medical service desired by a client (or client’s doctor) that cannot be covered. In some cases, specialty physician services or other related medical service may not be offered in St. Johns County.

Monthly economic indicator reports are prepared to provide information about current economic conditions and economic trends in the county. The reports include information on the following topics:

In 1990, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published regulations requiring large and medium-sized municipalities to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program operating permits for their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). These “Phase One” rules also required stormwater permits for a specified list of industries, and for construction sites five acres or larger in size. Prior to 1990, EPA regulations only required permits for traditional point sources of pollutant discharge, such as wastewater treatment plants and industrial process wastes.

Participation of citizens in their government is a hallmark of the American experience. The opportunity for citizens to participate is much greater at the Local level than at the State or Federal level. However, there has been an increasing tendency for citizens to avoid participation for a variety reasons.

St. Johns County has a One-Stop Development Review Process for quick, efficient, approval of construction plans (paving, drainage, and utilities) that have only gotten minor comments on first submittal.

St. Johns County Administration and the Board of County Commissioners are aware of concerns and questions within the community regarding site clearing debris burns on large development sites. The County does not have legal ability or regulatory authority to manage or control burnings related to residential development, large land clearing, agriculture, or silviculture. State of Florida statute authorizes the Florida Forest Service to regulate these types of site clearing debris burns. In addition, St. Johns County does not have the ability to regulate prescribed burns in forested areas or on public lands that are conducted by state or federal agencies.

The Operations Section provides a multi-dimensional approach in managing the wide array of emergencies that a citizen, or our county as a whole, may face through three specialized divisions—the Fire Rescue Division, Fire Rescue Communications, and the Marine Rescue Division.

List of featured St. Johns County parks and facilities.

From birthday parties and family reunions to office gatherings and group get-togethers, we offer a diverse array of park pavilion rentals for your next occasion. Visit our Online Reservation System to check availability, submit an application, reserve a pavilion, and make a payment.

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