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Important Notice
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Planning and Zoning provides various services to the County which
entails providing technical, professional and administrative support to
various boards, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board, Board of
County Commissioners and the general public. This department implements
and enforces the Columbia County Land Development Regulations, monitors
and updates the County's Comprehensive Plan.
Guide for Subdivisions
Florida Statute 177.031:
(18) “Subdivision” means the division of land into three or more lots, parcels, tracts, tiers, blocks, sites, units, or any other division of land; and includes establishment of new streets and alleys, additions, and resubdivisions; and, when appropriate to the context, relates to the process of subdividing or to the lands or area subdivided.
Guide for Recreational Vehicles
Columbia County has released a guide for recreational vehicles.
This guide answers many common questions regarding recreational vehicles such as:
- What is a Recreational Vehicle?
- Can I live in a RV on my property?
- I have family coming into town, can they stay in their RV on my property?
Guide to Home‐Based Businesses
Columbia County has released a guide for Guide to home‐based businesses.
This guide answers many common questions regarding recreational vehicles such as:
- What is a Home‐Based Business?
- What type of business can I have as a Home‐Based Business?
- Can I obtain a separate address for my Home‐Based Business?
Guide to Special Family Lot Permits
Columbia County has released a guide for Guide to Special Family Lot Permits.
This guide answers many common questions regarding special family lots such as:
- What is a Special Family Lot?
- Who is eligible for a Special Family Lot permit?
- What happens if the family member does not move onto the property?
Do you have a Zoning question about a parcel?
You may submit Zoning questions to the Zoning Department online. Seach for and find the address or parcel that you have a question about and click "Ask Question". Your question along with your contact information will be sent to the Zoning Department and answered promptly. Please be sure and provide a valid email address. After submitting, you should get an email about your question. Please allow 1-3 business days for a response.
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Search Zoning Permits and Land Development Regulations
Zoning Permit Search
Zoning Applications
You can now upload, manage, submit and pay for Zoning Applications and Building Permits online using the
My BNZ Portal.
