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
Planner I: LaDonna Combs
Staff
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
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
    $50.00
    ROOF
    FEE
    Re-Roof
    Based on Cost of Construction
    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
    $75.00
    Mobile Home Plumbing
    $50.00
    Mobile Home HV/AC
    $50.00
    Move on Single Wide($195.00+$5.85)
    $200.85
    Move on Double Wide($245.00+$7.35)
    $252.35
    Move on Triple Wide($295.00+$8.85)
    $303.85
    PLUMBING
    FEE
    Plumbing + Fixtures
    $25.00 + $6.00/Fixture
    OTHER
    FEE
    Re-Inspection
    $39.00 first
    $49.00 each after
    Moving of Permanent Structure
    $100.00
    Garage/Sheds/Carports
    Based on Cost of Construction
    Demolition
    $50.00
    Pool
    Based on Cost of Construction
    Culverts/Driveways
    $59.00
    Plan Review
    1/2 Permit Fee (initial & 1 revision)
    $10 per sheet for additional revisions
    Working Without Permit
    2x Permit Fee (1st Offense)
    2x Permit Fee + $250 (2nd Offense)
    2x Permit Fee + $500 (3rd Offense)
    Buildable Lot Confirmation Letter
    $25.00
    Contractor Registration
    $100.00
    ** 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 **
    Fire Associated Fees
    Fire Plan Review
    1/2 Permit Fee (initial & 1 revision)
    $10 per sheet for additional revisions
    Adult Family Care Home
    Assisted Living
    Group Home
    $50.00
    Apartment/Condo/Camps
    $65.00/building
    Private Schools
    Child Care Facilities
    (Residential and Non)
    $50.00
    Firework Tents
    Membrane Structures
    Food Trucks
    $50.00
    Restaurants
    Amusement Parks
    Carnivals & Festivals
    $100.00
    Fire Pumps
    Sprinklers w/Fire Pumps
    Fire Alarms
    Suppression
    Hoods
    $50.00
    New Construction Commercial
    Certificate of Occupancy
    Occupant Change
    (Under 5,000 square feet)
    $50.00
    New Construction Commercial
    Certificate of Occupancy
    Occupant Change
    (Over 5,000 square feet)
    $75.00
    Re-inspection
    (Within 1 year of first)
    $39.00
    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
    $125.00
    Not Applicable
    Family Lot Temporary Use Permit
    $125.00
    Not Applicable
    Final Development Plan (plus $20 per acre)
    $450.00+A
    Not Applicable
    Home Occupation (Limited Notice)
    $125.00
    $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)
    $350.00+A
    $385.00
    Preliminary Development Plan
    $200.00 + Engineer Review
    $385.00
    Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (1 acre or less)
    $250.00
    $385.00
    Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (1 to 10 acres add $20 per acre)
    $400.00+A
    $385.00
    Special Exception
    $200.00
    $385.00
    Special Exception: Road Closing (technical fees will apply)
    $200.00
    $385.00
    Special Exception: Limited Notice
    $200.00
    $385.00
    Special Use
    $200.00
    $385.00
    Subdivision Application Ordinance 2005-02: Preliminary Review
    $200.00 + Engineer Review
    $385.00
    Subdivision Application Ordinance 2005-02: Final Review
    $450.00 + A
    + Engineer Review
    + County Attorney
    + State Certified Surveyor Review
    Not Applicable
    Variance
    $200.00
    $385.00
    Zoning Change (plus $20 per acre)
    $200.00+A
    $385.00
    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
    Zoning Compliance Letter
    $25.00