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Planning & Development is responsible for assisting customers to comply with the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan and the Seminole County Land Development Code and related ordinances through a managed review process. The Construction Inspection Team ensures that projects are constructed in compliance with all approvals including Development Orders and construction plans.
Staff processes applications for land use amendments, rezoning, commercial site plans, subdivision plans, vacates, variances, special exceptions, special use permits, excavation, fill permits and other miscellaneous permits. The Division provides technical data and recommendations for land development proposals to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning and Zoning and the Board of Adjustment.
ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW COMING SOON! click to view information
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PERMIT EXTENSIONS click to view ordinance
On 6/28/11, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2011-17, which extends development permits until January 1, 2016 for permits issued by Seminole County that carry an expiration date between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2015. Development Permits, defined in Florida Statute 380.04, include: site plans, subdivision plans, master plans, building permits, site development permits, special exception approvals, et. al.
ABOUT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
This section highlights some of the basics behind Planning & Development in Seminole County.
ADDRESSING
Information on addressing and subdivision naming for development projects.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS
Process and applications for Mobile Homes, Special Exceptions and Variances.
CODES
Land Development Code and County Code
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Guide to the growth and development of Seminole County
CONCURRENCY & IMPACT FEES
An applicant's handbook for the Concurrency Review Process & Impact fees.
US HWY 17-92 CRA PROGRAM
The US 17-92 CRA is dedicated to creating jobs, eliminating blight, and improving the quality of life for residents and business owners in the community while managing growth and preserving Seminole County’s natural resources.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS
Information about development processes along with applications for land use amendments, rezoning, site plan approval and subdivsion plats including lot split and minor plats.
ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW
FORMS AND CHECKLISTS
A list of forms and checklists associated with Planning & Development.
RIGHT-OF-WAY USE APPROVAL PROCEDURE
This section has information on the requirements for submitting for a Right-of-Way Utilization Permit Review.
SPECIAL PERMITS
Information on special permits for temporary uses (including temporary package storage), noise exemption permits, and special event permits.
VACATION OF EASEMENTS AND PLATS
Information on vacating of utility, drainage, and conservation easements and rights-of-way and plats.
Information and Resources
1971 TAX ROLL
PROJECT INQUIRY
A listing of projects in review or completed by Planning & Development.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Browse through some of the most common questions asked about Planning & Development.
MY RESIDENCE INFORMATION
Find out information that relates directly to YOUR location in Seminole County such as political districts, utility providers, schools, and more.
NEW DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS TEAM
Information about Active Projects, the Inspection Team, the Inspection Process, and more.
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
New developments under inspection.
PROPERTY BASICS 101 BROCHURE
Summary of general information and resources.
STUDIES AND AGREEMENTS
WETLANDS INFORMATION
Information and documentation on Single Family Wetlands Reviews and Building A Dock.
ZONING AND LAND USE TABLE (pdf) [492KB]
Table of Zoning District Regulations and Future Land Use Designations.