Growth Management

Announcements

Interested in proposed projects? The Development Permit Application Database includes the status of pending projects, allowing citizens to review events and comments posted by reviewing departments.

JEA Tower/Archie Site – A community meeting was hosted by NW St Johns County Community Coalition April 22nd to provide an opportunity for public dialog of a proposed Communications Antenna Tower. JEA with T-Mobile propose to erect a Communications Antenna Tower at the Hawcrest Drive Water Treatment Plant. The application remains in review; next steps would include scheduling additional community or public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Agency. View selected application documents (pdf format): Proposed_Site_Plan_TOWER_2008-05, SUP_narrative, Photo_simulations.

St. Johns County is updating its Comprehensive Plan. Updates, schedule, and revisions.

Building Permit / Development Order Extension Changes  – More about SB360.

See the Calendar for Public Meetings and Neighborhood Bill of Rights Notices.

Growth Management Department
The Growth Management Department facilitates well-designed, efficient, healthy and safely built developments, while ensuring protection of the natural and cultural environment. Responsibilities include long range planning, environmental planning and education, building permitting, and development review. In coordination with state and federal laws, the Department ensures compliance with all County codes and regulations including the Comprehensive Plan, Florida Building Code, Ponte Vedra Zoning Ordinances, and Land Development Code, as well as maintaining related public records.

Permit Status: To check the status of an application for a building permit, clearance sheet, or development click here.

The Department is organized into four major Divisions:

• Building Services Division
  The Building Services Division issues permits and inspects construction activity in St. Johns County to protect life, health and property.  Find information on permitting, inspections, and contractor licensing. Click for Building Services.

• Development Review Division
  
  

• Application Management
  Development Review Committee, Commercial plan review and inspection, Subdivision plan review and inspection, Construction Surety (bonds, letters of credit), As-Built review & inspection, Lot grading drainage complaints

• Clearance Sheets
  Requirement for Building Permit, Flood zone determinations, Residential driveway permits, Coastal Building Zone/Coastal Construction Control Line determinations (Click to check Review Status.)
  

• Code Enforcement
  Public Request Inquiry Data Exchange (PRIDE), Code Enforcement Board, political and advertising signs, junk and abandoned vehicles, mobile sales units, minimum dwelling standards, parking of heavy vehicles in residential areas

• Current Planning and Zoning
  Rezoning, Overlay Districts, Special Use Permits, Sign Permits, Occupational License

• Transportation Planning
  Concurrency, Transportation Master Plan, Mass Transit

• Environmental Division
  The Environmental Division has a wide range of responsibilities that include safeguarding of the County’s protected animals, plants and habitats; protecting historic and prehistoric sites; managing County land for mitigation and invasive plant removal; ensuring County facilities comply with state and federal regulations; reviewing proposed new development or construction for required environmental and cultural protections; and protecting St. Johns County’s surface waters through stormwater control. Click for the Environmental Division.

• Long Range Planning Division
  Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Large and Small Scale, Development of Regional Impact) applications, Sector Plans. Click for the Long Range Planning Division.

Housing and Community Services
Looking for affordable home ownership opportunities, rental assistance, or the first time home buyer program? Visit the Housing & Community Services Department section of the site.