Residential Site Plan ZONING/ Requirement DEVELOPMENT REVIEW A complete site plan submission will include: · Dimensions of your property · Streets bounding your property · All proposed and/or existing improvements · Distance from property line to the proposed improvement · All well and septic tanks — with setbacks · Driveway location · Survey corner markers must be visible for first inspection · If corner lot, please indicate the front Marion County Zoning/ Development Review 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470

Marion County Zoning/ Main Line: (352) 438-2675 Development Review Fax Line: (352) 438-2 676 Growth Management Bureau

2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd Visit us on the web: Ocala, FL 34470 www.marioncountyfl.org Main Line: (352) 438-2675 • Click on Departments Fax: (352) 438-2 676 • Click on Zoning Email: [email protected] ZONING Development in Environmentally A Flood Zone Sensitive The Zoning Department classifies Overlay Zone land into districts for the purpose of The overlay zone is intended to protect regulating the use of land and the the environmentally sensitive lands de- placement and size of buildings. picted in the Comprehensive Plan. The The development of land through overlay zone provides criteria for the the processing of zoning requests, conservation and protection of certain special use permits, and variance bodies of water, shore and wetlands, applications ensure functional and native habitats, vegetation, associated creative sub-division and site design uplands, and other sensitive areas from for Marion County. the effects of development, while pro- The Zoning Department provides platting and tecting the rights of property owners. flood information for Marion County. The Zoning Bodies of Water Affected by the director is the county flood administrator, and Overlay Zone: oversees adherence to the 100-year flood plan. Dead River Juniper Run If you have questions about developing your Orange Creek property and its particular flood requirements, Salt Springs Run visit our office to consult with a member of the Silver Creek Silver Glen Zoning staff. We can provide you with Federal St. Johns River Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) information. You Withlacoochee River can also research property online, utilizing the Development of property within the GIS maps found on the Department’s website. County must comply with the guide- If your property is designated as Zone “C” it lines found in the Marion County means the property is in an area of minimal risk. Land Development Code (LDC). Properties classified as Zone “A” are within the There are rules governing location, special flood hazard area of Marion County. height, bulk, and size of buildings Zone “A” properties require construction im- and other structures; as well as the provements so the bottom of the floor joist for a percentage of the lot, tract, or parcel Lakes affected by the Overlay Zone: raised floor structure, or finished floor elevation which may be occupied. Lot size Bonable , Bryant, Chain O’ Lakes, for a concrete slab structure, is one foot above and usage for unincorporated areas Charles, Delancy, Doe, Eaton, the established high-water elevation for the 100- of Marion County shall be zoned Ella/Juanita, Farles, Half Moon, Jumper, year flood plan. This elevation is determined by according to the classifications Kerr, Little Kerr, Little Weir, Mary, Mill a registered surveyor who must provide the found in the LDC. Dam, Mud, Nicotoon, - County with a certified elevation certificate. Shoreline, Pecan, Smith, and Weir