Planning, Zoning & Land Use

Development Permits

Obtaining a permit in Jefferson County is a two-step process: first acquire a Development Permit through the Planning Department, then apply for building permits through the Building Department. Building permits will not be issued for any site without a Development Permit.

• Online applications portal (iWorQ)
• How to Submit a Site Plan (PDF)
• Agent Authorization Form (PDF)
• Temporary Use Permit (PDF)
• Business Permit Application (PDF)

Land Development Regulations

Land Development Regulations apply to all development: subdivisions, buildings of any type, driveways, and power poles.

Subdivisions

All subdivisions of land require approval under the Land Development Code; verify approval before recording new deeds. If property is conveyed without approval, future owners may not be able to obtain a building permit.

Plans & Maps

• Adopted Comprehensive Plan (PDF)
• Comprehensive Plan Maps (PDF)
• Code of Ordinances (Municode)
• Flood information: FEMA Flood Map Service Center · FloodSmart.gov: the County participates in the NFIP Community Rating System (rating 8, earning premium discounts)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex, 435 West Walnut Street. Agendas.

Planning Commissioners

• Jacqueline Seabrooks, District 1 · Appointed by Stephen Fulford in December 2019 · Jseabrooks@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• Caroline Hoffner, District 1 · Appointed by Jessica Gramling in January 2025 · Choffner@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• Althera Johnson, District 2 · Appointed by Gene Hall in January 2022 · Ajohnson@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• Kimberly Odom, District 2 · Appointed by Gene Hall in July 2021 · Kodom@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• Byron Arceneaux, District 3 · Appointed by JT Surles in July 2018 · Barceneaux@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• Michael Schwier, Chair, District 3 · Appointed by Hines Boyd in May 2015 · Mschwier@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• Claude Sturm, District 4 · Appointed by Austin Hosford in October 2024 · Csturm@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• Randall Gregory, District 4 · Appointed by Austin Hosford in October 2025 · Rgregory@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• Stewart Cooksey, District 5 · Appointed by Ben White in January 2025 · Scooksey@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
• John Floyd Walker, District 5 · Appointed by Danny Monroe in November 2004 · Jwalker@jeffersoncountyfl.gov