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Joshua Dault Planner III Santa Rosa County Development Services Santa Rosa County Commercial Permitting Commercial Permitting

Joshua Dault Planner III Santa Rosa County Development Services Santa Rosa County Commercial Permitting

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Joshua DaultPlanner III

Santa Rosa County Development Services

Santa Rosa County

Commercial PermittingCommercial Permitting

Overview

Plug for Development Services CenterPermitting Process & TrendsCommon IssuesHandouts Available:

DS Contact Brochure Change of Occupancy Brochure County Process Flowchart DS Newsletter SRC Services Directory

Development Services Center

Development Services Center is hub for permitting processes for residential and commercial development

6051 Old Bagdad Hwy, Suite 201 Hours: M-F 7:00 – 4:30

Satellite office for permitting and intake at South Annex in Midway

5819 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Hours: M, W, F 9:00 – 2:00

Phone: 850-981-7000

Development Services Center

Spatial consolidation in 2009 of Building Inspection Division and Planning & Zoning Division

Created functional groupings of employees: Commercial, Residential, Addressing, Board Support, etc.

Groupings facilitated: Interdepartmental communication and learning Increased efficiency in staff and resources Process consolidation Project management approach for commercial projects Less fragmented regulatory framework

Goal Achieved:Goal Achieved: BetterBetter Customer ServiceCustomer ServiceGoal Achieved:Goal Achieved: BetterBetter Customer ServiceCustomer Service

Development Services Center

Project Management Assigned staff point of contact Regular check-ups on project progress from

pre-application to occupancy Proactive = problems identified earlier (or

before they happen)

Better communication provides a smootherBetter communication provides a smoother

process for the customer and the Countyprocess for the customer and the County

Better communication provides a smootherBetter communication provides a smoother

process for the customer and the Countyprocess for the customer and the County

Development Services Center

Pre-Application Meetings Free service to customers Meet with the review staff and discuss project

details Customers receive up-front info before

committing time and money

Better informed customer = happy customer!Better informed customer = happy customer!Better informed customer = happy customer!Better informed customer = happy customer!

Development Services Center

Website www.santarosa.fl.gov/developmentservices Website organization mirrors physical organization Public data available – permit records (GoPermits),

compliance records (GoCompliance), development orders issued

Regulations, codes and area plans Robust mapping system (GoMaps) Request addresses online, submit complaints online –

the list of online tools is constantly growing!

Commercial Permitting Trends

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50

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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Submitted Site Plans & Pre-Application Meetings Held

Site Plans

Pre-Apps

Commercial Permitting Trends

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17

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107

116

129

168

256

366

647

809

854

885

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Pace

Navarre Beach

Holley-Navarre

Midway

City of Milton

Milton

East Milton

Avalon

City of Gulf Breeze

Bagdad

Town of Jay

Allentown

Munson

Jay

Harold

Berrydale

All Commercial Permits by Area - 1991-2010

Commercial Permitting Trends

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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

All Commercial Permits by Year

Commercial Permitting Process

Process Overview: Investigate, Investigate, Investigate! Pre-Application Meeting (highly suggested) Plan Submission, Review & Permitting (cycle) Construction & Inspections Occupy!

County commercial permitting usually involves two distinct review and approval processes

Site – Land Development Code & local ordinance Building – Florida Building Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code & local

ordinance Some overlap

Since DSC creation, we’ve added a project management role for the benefit of our customers

Commercial Permitting Process

Development typically falls into three “categories”:

New Construction – vacant site or new building(s) Change of Use/Occupancy – existing building(s) Remodel – existing building(s)

Points to consider: New construction is often more straightforward

(starting from scratch) New construction often involves the customer hiring

more design professionals & consultants Change of Use/Occupancy is typically quicker and

can be less costly (depending on specifics) However, important point is that requirements are

very site/building specific – no easy checklist

Commercial Permitting Issues

Biggest Permitting Issue = ComplexityBiggest Permitting Issue = ComplexityBiggest Permitting Issue = ComplexityBiggest Permitting Issue = Complexity

Santa Rosa County is only one piece in the puzzle! Projects often involve:

Federal Agencies (USACOE) State Agencies (FDOT, FDEP, NWFWMD, Health Dept., etc) Local Agencies (County, City, Utility Providers, Independent Fire

Districts)

Commercial Permitting Issues

FloridaDEP

NWFWater

Management

FireDistricts(Navarre

&Midway)

FloridaDOT Gulf Power/

EREC/Chelco

HealthDeptFlorida Dept

of Ag &ConsumerServices

Florida Hotels&

Restaurants

City(inside

citylimits)

ArmyCorps

CustomerCustomer

Commercial Permitting Issues

Other Common Issues: Lease before you learn

Often approval is required but not obtained Landlord vs. Tenant

Who is responsible for what? Start-Up and Overall Costs

Permitting cost is typically minor compared to construction cost

Tap (impact) fees Financing

Commercial Permitting Process

Q & AQ & A

Contacts:

Website: www.santarosa.fl.gov/developmentservices

Development Services Phone: 850-981-7000

Joshua Dault: 850-981-7079 or [email protected]

Leslie Statler: 850-981-7086 or [email protected]