The Community and Economic Development Department's mission is to promote public health, welfare and safety through improved aesthetics and urban design, enhancing the business community, and preserving neighborhoods by providing quality building and planning services that are efficient, comprehensive, and helpful. Our team consists of the following:
Community and Economic Development Director
Catherine Ralston
Director
413
Chief Building Official
Mike Barthle
Building
414
Building Inspector
Jason Cummings
Building
432
Building Inspector
James Christenson
Building
438
Permit Coordinator
Lorelei Wieck
Building
412
Permit Technician
Diane Dixon-Laird
Building
411
Code Compliance Officer
Amado Almanzar
Code Compliance
434
Code Compliance Officer
Charles "Trey" Kinnear
Code Compliance
433
Administrative Assistant
Mayte Ortega-Olmo
Code Compliance
441
Planning Manager
Evis Bushi
Planning
430
Planner II
Isaiah Hollinshead
Planning
431
GIS and Planner I
Cassi Van Lent
Planning
403
BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES DIVISIONS
- BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
- CODE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
- FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS INFORMATION
- BUILDING PERMIT & INSPECTION UTILIZATION REPORTS
PLANNING DIVISION:
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
Also known as future land use, the Comprehensive Plan sets the vision for the development pattern in the City, including parks, streets, residential, commercial, and environmental protection. This link will take you to information regarding the City's Vision through the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
CURRENT PLANNING / DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
What is more commonly known as planning and zoning, the Current Planning Section of the Community Development Department is responsible for review and approval of current planning projects and analyzes requests for development approval of site and construction plans, subdivision plats, zoning amendments, and variances from the City's Land Development Regulations. The above below will take you to the City's adopted Land Development Regulations (Code)s.
Land Use Regulations (Zoning Code)
You can now check your zoning, future land use designation and other parcel information on our web-based GIS web Map by clicking the link below. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Planning Department at 352-523-5050.
GIS Web Map - Check zoning, land use designations and more.
You can find the necessary application forms for new development projects by clicking the link below.
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS (BTR)
All businesses operating within the City limits are required to register annually through the BTR process. Click the link for an application, available at the portal home: BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTSO (formerly known as Occupational License). To view the ordinance which regulates BTRs, click: Business Tax Receipt Ordinance
ONLINE PAYMENTS
Credit card payments will be charged a convenience fee of $3.50 for all transactions. Instructions for online payments: From the Portal Home Page search by name or Entity Number, Select view, Click Renew. Confirm Information and click renew. You will be directed to the online payment Center. Select Fees Tab, then Complete payee information, Click Make Payment, Complete Payment information.
Click the link above to apply for a permit online. Documentation required to be uploaded with your permit application can be found here.