Growth Management
Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life for our citizens by providing timely and effective management of the development process and excelling in community and customer service.
Latest News
City Introduces New Program to Enhance Customer Service in Building Permit Process
Growth Management and Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department Help Bring Whole Foods Market to Tallahassee!
Proposed Sign Code Ordinance
Ordinance No. 11-O-14 proposes changes to the City's sign code. Please note that the document is still a DRAFT; there may be changes before it is presented to the Planning Commission and City Commission. The proposed changes have been reviewed by various City departments, including Planning, Growth Management, Neighborhood and Community Services, StarMetro, and Legal.
The proposed changes include new definitions; new regulations for electronic reader boards (like the bank and drug store signs); new public information signs for the downtown area and advertising signs on bus shelters in various parts of the City; prohibition of billboards on certain City gateways and other roadways; allow the Architectural Review Board to review and approve signs on historic structures; address where billboards can be located at intersections; clarify spacing requirements for billboards; and other topics.
The ordinance is long, and we want all interested parties to have an opportunity to thoroughly review it and discuss it. We welcome your comments, you may send written comments via email to Linda R. Hudson, Senior Assistant City Attorney.
Public Hearing (1/25/2012) for Ordinance No. 11-0-14AA, Revising the City's Sign Code
View the sign code comment sheet here (PDF).
Sign Code Ordinance Agenda Item (10/04/11) before the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission (PDF, 3MB)
Growth Management Sections
Applicable Codes
See what construction codes are enforced by the City of Tallahassee
Applications & Forms
Forms and instructions on permitting, construction and development.
Building Inspection
Ensuring local building meet the proper codes.
Building Inspection/Land Use Reports
Weekly reports from building inspections and yearly new construction reports.
NEW! City Fast Tracking Initiative
Our initiative to streamline the development review process.
City Projects
Learn how to submit your projects for review using our new ProjectDox online review.
The following projects are available:
- Type A Site Plan Review
- Type B Site Plan Review
- Land Use Compliance Certificate (LUCC)
- Limited Partition
- Preliminary Plat
- Minor/Major Modification Site Plan Reviews
Code of Ordinances
Take a look at the City's ordinances
Concurrency
Ensuring new developments do not make major impacts on infrastructure.
Fee Schedule
How much do all these forms and permits cost?
Growth Management Meetings and Agendas
Land Development Process
Knowing what to do and when is important when developing on a fresh plot of land.
Land Use and Environmental Services Review Teams Map
Find out the team areas and more info on the review teams
LUES Frequently Asked Questions
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about land use and environmental services
Online Permitting
Simple permits are available online to businesses.
Permitting Process
Knowing what to do and when is important when filing for a permit.
Residential Permits
Information on what permits you will need for residential projects.
Stormwater Management Facilities
Information on maintaining stormwater management facilities