Planning and Zoning
Most Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) List
1. What is the zoning of my
property?
You can find the zoning of your property by calling the Planning and Zoning office at 850-981-7075, or on the web at http://maps.roktech.net/santarosa/zoning/
What are my setbacks?
That
depends on the zoning district you are in. In most cases, the setbacks
are 25 feet in the front, 25 feet in the rear, 10% of the lot width for the
side, or 15 feet for a side street. Please call the Planning and Zoning
Department at 850-981-7075 to verify setback information.
3. What can I do on my
property?
What
you can do on your property depends upon your zoning category. You can
find the zoning of your property by calling the Planning and Zoning office at
850-981-7075, or on the web at http://maps.roktech.net/santarosa/zoning/
4. I have a house or mobile
home on my property. Can I put another house or mobile home on my
property for one of my children?
Only
if you have enough land to create another lot. The Santa Rosa County Land
Development Code only allows one dwelling unit per parcel. Therefore,
another parcel is required in order to put another house or mobile
home on your property.
5. How close can I build to
the water?
The
Santa Rosa County Land Development Code establishes a 50 foot setback from most
bodies of water.
6. What is the procedure to
rezone my land?
Fill
out a rezoning application, turn it in with all of the required attachments,
and pay an application fee and postage fee. The application will first go
to the Local Planning Board (LPB). The LPB is a recommending body to the
7. I am new to the County
and want to start a business. Where do I start?
It
is best to start with a call to the Planning and Zoning Division. You can
reach them at 850-981-7075.
8. I am looking for information on plans for
future roads or widening/construction projects, including sidewalk and bike
path information.
Contact
us at 850-981-7075 or the Metropolitan Planning Organization at 850-595-8910.