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General Questions

  • I don’t know where to start. Who can point me in the right direction?
  • Am I in the City or the County?
  • How much will my application cost?
  • How can I learn about the status of land use proposals both throughout the City and in my neighborhood?
  • What does the City do to notify neighbors of land use proposals?
  • What are the different roles of the Growth Management Department's planning staff, engineering staff, building inspection staff, and code enforcement staff?
  • How can I get involved in the development process?
  • How does the City balance the property rights of landowners who want to build with the desire of adjacent residential homeowners who want to preserve their neighborhoods?
  • What's the best way for a citizen to learn about the development process and how it works?
  • Where can I find the Tallahassee Land Development Code?

Planning & Zoning Questions

  • What is the difference between the Planning Department and the Growth Management Department?
  • What is the difference between the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning?
  • What is the difference between the City’s Zoning Code and a homeowner association’s codes, covenants, and restrictions (CC&Rs)?
  • How do I determine the zoning of my property?
  • What boards have final approval on land use decisions and do they occur in public meetings?
  • Why and how is the zoning code periodically updated?
  • What is a Land Use Compliance Certificate (LUCC)?
  • What is a Zoning Verification Letter?
  • What is the difference between a Type A and a Type B site plan?
  • Which City departments participate in the review of land use applications?
  • What is a variance?
  • Can I have a business at my residential home?
  • Where can I find population and census data?
  • What land use regulations affect my property?
  • Can I subdivide my property?
  • Can I rezone my property?
  • What is a site plan?
  • What is "walkability"?
  • What is mixed-use development?
  • What is infill development?
  • What is affordable housing?
  • What is inclusionary housing?
  • Can I build an accessory dwelling unit on my property?
  • My property has a historic overlay. What does that mean?
  • How can I comment on a project?
  • How do I appeal a decision?
  • How long does it take for the Land Use and Environmental Services (LUES) Division of Growth Management to issue its approvals?
  • What is my allowable density and is that a measurement of units or bedrooms?
  • How many parking spaces do I need?
  • How tall can I build my fence?
  • How tall can I build my structure?
  • What are my setbacks?
  • How may I request a building address change or the addition of a building number to my building?
  • If I want to learn more about city planning, can you suggest any good resources to look at?
  • What is an easement and how do I determine whether one applies to my property?
  • What should I do if I want to move a property boundary line?
  • How can I find out what the square footage of my home is?
  • Who do I speak to about tree removal?
  • Are short term vacation rentals allowed?
  • Am I allowed to have a tiny house?
  • Does the Zoning Code regulate landlord/tenant disputes?
  • Can I store a recreational vehicle on my property?
  • Is there a limit to how many people can live in a residence?
  • What are the requirements of a food truck?
  • What is the Multi-Modal Transportation District (MMTD)?

Code Enforcement Questions

  • What is Code Enforcement?
  • How can I report a Code violation to the Growth Management Department?
  • How does City staff become aware of potential code violations?
  • How does the code enforcement process work from beginning to end?
  • My neighbors have violations too. Why aren't you investigating them?
  • Can I report a violation anonymously?

Building Questions

  • When do I need a permit?
  • Where do I get a permit?
  • What is the cost of a permit?
  • When do I need a contractor?
  • What are the construction codes enforced by the City of Tallahassee?
  • How do I apply for a permit?
  • How can I learn more about the steps in Tallahassee's permit process?
  • How long will it take to obtain a building permit?
  • How do I find out the status of my building permit application?
  • How do I submit revisions to my building permit?
  • Is it possible to reinstate an expired building permit application?
  • How long can an applicant wait to pick up an approved building permit?
  • How long is a building permit valid?
  • Can I change or add a contractor once the permit has been issued?
  • How can I request an extension to an issued building permit?
  • How do I obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Completion?
  • How do I check if a contractor is licensed?
  • Who can answer questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act?
  • How can I get copies of building permit records for a specific site?
  • What inspections are required for a residence?
  • How do I schedule or cancel an inspection?
  • Do I need a permit for a backyard shed?
  • Do I need a permit for a raised deck?
  • Do I need a permit for a window or door change-out?
  • Do I need a permit for a driveway?
  • Do I need a permit for a fence?
  • Do I need a permit for a canopy or carport?
  • Do I need a permit to replace an existing sign face with a new sign face?
  • A nearby construction project is making a lot of noise. What is allowed?
  • Who do I contact to file a complaint about illegal construction activity?

Engineering Questions

  • What is a Natural Features Inventory?
  • When must I apply for a Natural Features Inventory?
  • Are any sites exempt from the Natural Features Inventory requirement?
  • What information must be included in a Natural Features Inventory application?
  • When will I have an answer to my Natural Features Inventory application?
  • Does an approved Natural Features Inventory expire?
  • Are archaeology reviews still required for a Natural Features Inventory given that the State no longer provides clearance letters?
  • What is an Environmental Impact Analysis?
  • When must I apply for an Environmental Impact Analysis?
  • What issues must be addressed in an Environmental Impact Analysis?
  • How long does it take to review an Environmental Impact Analysis?
  • When does the Environmental Impact Analysis expire?
  • What is an Environmental Management Permit?
  • What types of development must apply for an Environmental Management Permit?
  • What issues are addressed by an Environmental Management Permit?
  • How long does it take to review an Environmental Management Permit?
  • When does an Environmental Management Permit expire?
  • Can an Environmental Management Permit be amended?
  • Can a very minor change be done on the as-built drawings instead of through an amendment to the Environmental Management Permit?
  • Can I substitute trees on my environmental management permit because I can't find the species that I need at local nurseries?
  • What are the City's tree protection standards?
  • Which roads are designated as canopy roads in Tallahassee?
  • What is a regulated canopy road tree protection zone?
  • What are the development standards for a canopy road tree protection zone?
  • Who are the members of the Canopy Roads Citizens Committee, what are their responsibilities, and when do they meet?
  • Is there a floodplain on my property?
  • What is the minimum required green space on the project?
  • Is there any stormwater pond capacity near my project site?
  • I live in an established neighborhood, but the lot next to me is vacant. A large house is being built on that lot, but it is flooding my yard. Is there anything that can be done?
  • What limitations do I have due to the floodplain on my property?
  • What is the required size of a landscape island in a parking lot for a multi-family residential or a non-residential use?
  • Can we use pervious pavement to reduce the size of the project's stormwater facility?
  • Can I add fill to a flood plain?
  • How do I find out if there is a wetland on my property?
  • What are the requirements for underground stormwater management facilities?
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