Community Development Department
Phone: 904.259.2403
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Address: 360 E Shuey Ave, Macclenny, Florida 32063
Building - Planning - Zoning - Code Enforcement
Director: Folks Huxford

Planner I: LaDonna Combs
Staff
Director:
Folks Huxford
Planner I:
LaDonna Combs

Permitting Staff:
Julie Cox
Michele Long

Inspections
In order to have your inspection on the next business day you must call by 4pm. Calls after 4pm will be scheduled for inspection in two business days instead of the next business day.

Inspection Line: 904.259.4896
Maps
Baker County Zoning, Future Land Use, and FEMA Flood Zones can be found on the Property Appraiser's site . Simply turn on the specific layers on the menu to the top right of the map.

Access The Maps Here
Termite Requirements
As of January 24, 2017 the Baker County Community Development Department will begin requiring a second termite inspection on all new homes.

More Information Here
Forms & Applications
Family Lot Application
Home Occupation Application
Large Scale Land Use
Medical Hardship Application
Mobile Home Installation Packet
Notice of Commencement
Permit Application
Re-Zoning Application
Small Scale Land Use
Special Exception Application
Special Use Application
Variance Application
State Certified Contractors
You must provide the following before building permits will be issued:
  • Current State License
  • Liability Insurance & Workers Comp
  • Workers Comp Exemption Form
  • Occupational License
    • Mission Statement
    The mission of the Community Development Department is to provide fair and equitable administration and enforcement of state and county building codes, as well as the County's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations as approved by the Board of County Commissioners; AND to do so in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and expedient for the citizens and property owners of Baker County.
    Please Take Note
    If anyone other than the license holder is to purchase the permit, we must have an original, notarized authorization(i.e. Power of Attorney) signed by the contractor listing those persons authorized to pull permits.
    Permit Fees
    ELECTRICAL PERMITS
    FEE
    200 AMP
    $75.00
    Commercial Electric ($200.00 = $6.00)
    $206.00
    Commercial Upgrade
    $100.00
    Construction Temp & Utility Pole (100 AMP)
    $40.00
    Pool Hook Up
    $50.00
    Upgrades/Additional Wiring
    $50.00
    Reconnect
    $40.00
    ROOF
    FEE
    Re-Roof
    $50.00
    Commercial Roof
    Based on Cost of Construction
    HV/AC
    FEE
    HV/AC Residential
    $75.00
    HV/AC Commercial
    $100.00
    MOBILE HOMES
    FEE
    Mobile Home Electric
    $50.00
    Mobile Home Plumbing
    $25.00
    Mobile Home HV/AC
    $50.00
    Move on Single Wide($175.00+$5.25)
    $180.50
    Move on Double Wide($200.00+$6.00)
    $206.00
    Move on Triple Wide($225.00+$6.75)
    $231.75
    PLUMBING
    FEE
    Plumbing + Fixtures
    $18.00 + $6.00/Fixture
    OTHER
    FEE
    Re-Inspection
    $29.00
    Moving of Permanent Structure
    $100.00
    Garage/Sheds/Carports
    Based on Cost of Construction
    Demolition
    $50.00
    Pool
    $267.75
    Culverts/Driveways
    $35.00
    ** Permits $139.00 or under will have an additional State Fee of $4.00**
    ** Permits over $139.00 will have an additional 3% State Fee **
    Planning & Zoning Application & Advertising Fees
    APPLICATION
    FEE
    ADVERTISING
    Article Amendment-Text
    $150.00
    $500.00
    DRI(Development of Regional Impact)
    $20,000.00
    Cost To Be Determined
    Family Lot Division
    $100.00
    Not Applicable
    Family Lot Temporary Use Permit
    $100.00
    Not Applicable
    Final Development Plan (plus $20 per acre)
    $450.00+A
    Not Applicable
    Home Occupation (Limited Notice)
    $100.00
    $365.00
    Large Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (plus $20 per acre)
    $500.00+A
    $500.00
    PUD (Planned Unit Development) (plus $20 per acre)
    $300.00+A
    $365.00
    Preliminary Development Plan
    $150.00
    $365.00
    Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (1 acre or less)
    $250.00
    $365.00
    Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (1 to 10 acres add $20 per acre)
    $400.00+A
    $365.00
    Special Exception
    $200.00
    $365.00
    Special Exception: Road Closing (technical fees will apply)
    $200.00
    $365.00
    Special Exception: Limited Notice
    $200.00
    $365.00
    Special Use
    $200.00
    $365.00
    Subdivision Application Ordinance 2005-02: Preliminary Review
    $150.00
    $365.00
    Subdivision Application Ordinance 2005-02: Final Review
    $450.00+A
    Not Applicable
    Variance
    $200.00
    $365.00
    Zoning Change (plus $20 per acre)
    $150.00+A
    $365.00
    ADDITIONAL FEES SUCH AS POSTAGE AND RECORDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE) WILL BE CHARGED ALSO.
    Technical Fees
    Attorney Review
    $250.00
    Engineer Review (Minimum 3 hours)
    $110.00 per hour
    Northeast Florida Regional Council Assistance
    $55.55 per hour
    Northeast Florida Regional Council Assistance for Mapping Services (Minimum 2 hours per map)
    $55.00 per hour
    State Certified Surveyor Review
    $250.00
    Contact County Administration @ 904.259.3613
    55 North 3rd Street, Macclenny, FL 32063
    For All Public Records Please Contact: Sara Little eMail
    55 N 3rd St, Macclenny, FL 32063
    P:904.259.3613 | F:904.259.7610
    Please be advised that Florida has a broad public records law, and all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida records law (SB80 effective 7-01-06), email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send public records request to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.