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Planning applications now begin with our online Planning Intake Form.
Not sure which application is appropriate?
A member of our team is happy to help. You can email questions related to Planning and Zoning applications to zoning@ocalafl.gov.
Paper applications are also available below for download:
Land Development & Site Planning
For developing property or modifying an approved development.
- Development Application (Site Plan & Subdivision)
- Development Permit Extension Request
- General Developers Agreement
- Chapter 163 Development Agreement
- Statement for Maintenance of Improvements
- Project Completion Report & Certification
- Pre-Conceptual Shopping Center Plan
- Request for Preapplication Meeting
Zoning & Land Use
For changing how property may be used or developed.
- Rezoning Request
- PD Rezoning
- RZL Rezoning
- Land Use Amendment
- Rezoning & Land Use Amendment (Small Scale)
- Annexation / Land Use / Zoning Petition
- Annexation Agreement
- Comp Plan Amendment
- Land Development Regulations Amendment
Property & Plat Requests
For modifying existing property records or subdivision plats.
Variances, Waivers & Public Hearings
For requests requiring Planning review or Board action.
- Variance Request
- Special Exception
- Public Hearing Request
- Signage Approval Public Hearing
- Street-Specific Setback Reduction
- Sidewalk Waiver
- Board of Adjustment Appeal of Address Change
Environmental & Tree Permits
Other Permits
- Permanent Sign Permit
- Temporary Sign Permit
- Backyard Chicken Permit
- Alcoholic Beverage Permit
- Special Event Permit
- Special Event with Alcohol Permit
- Juvenile Dance Hall Permit
- Sidewalk Cafe Permit
- Pawn/Secondhand Dealer Permit
- Mobile Vendor Permit
Research & Information Requests