13-Planning and Zoning - 2021Planning and Zoning
Purpose:
The Planning and Zoning Department administers zoning and land use related functions of the City including: implementation and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan; review of applications
for Development Permits to verify consistency with land development regulations and the Comprehensive Plan; compliance with requirements of State Growth Management laws; proposes amendments
to city land use regulations as appropriate; and implements studies, programs, and special projects as directed. The Department also serves as City liaison with Northeast Florida Regional
Council and Department of Community Affairs and other State and Federal regulatory agencies as appropriate, and provides staff support to the Community Development Board. Performs
all administrative functions associated with department activities and objectives.
Key Objectives:
Mayport Road Corridor Revitalization efforts – Activities that support this Strategic Plan priority continue.
Work with the City Commission and city staff to maintain and improve the quality of life of Atlantic Beach in terms of aesthetics of the built environment, bicycle and pedestrian planning,
economic development, redevelopment, long range planning, marsh master planning, and public works projects.
Issues, Trends and Highlights:
Staff will be formulating economic development strategies, with particular emphasis on the Mayport Road Corridor in the coming year. Creating a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will
be explored, as will the creation of a formal Mayport Redevelopment Committee.
Atlantic Beach is currently in the midst of a growth cycle, both residentially and commercially. Permit fees are up 40.5% thus far in FY 2013-2014 compared to the same period in FY
2012-2013. In the middle of such strong growth and development, Planning Department staff expends a significant amount of time with local property owners, real estate agents, architects,
builders, and homeowners to assist them with their projects in growth cycles.
Workload Data:
The Community Development Department is responsible for planning functions and land use and zoning administration, including review of all Building Permit applications and new business
tax receipts to verify consistency with the Zoning and Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan. The Department also administers the City’s tree ordinance, assists with the
CDBG grant, and provides staff support to the Community Development Board.