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Future Land Use Maps:
Items of Interest
For more information, contact a planner at (850) 595-3475.
Comprehensive Plan &
Land Development Code (LDC)
The Official Escambia County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code (LDC) are codified in Volume II, Part II & III of the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County respectively.
The following pdf links are unofficial reproductions of the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan & Land Development Code (LDC) and are intended to be for general information only.
Note the size of each file and allow time
for the larger ones to open.
Comprehensive Plan (967kb, pdf)
LDC (updated 8/2010)
Article 1-Legal (476kb, pdf)
Article 2- Administration (833kb, pdf)
Article 3-Definitions (814kb, pdf)*
Article 4-Subdivision/site plan(309kb, pdf)
Article 5-Concurrency Management (175kb, pdf)
Article 6-Zoning districts (717kb, pdf)*
Article 7-Performance standards (500kb, pdf)
Article 8-Signage (310kb, pdf)
Article 9-Non conforming (113kb, pdf)
Article 10-Floodplain Management (214kb, pdf)
Article 11-Airport (313kb, pdf)
Article 12-Coastal Management (179kb, pdf)
Article 13-Santa Rosa Island (403kb, pdf)
Comprehensive Plan or Land Development Code on the Municipal Code Corporation's site (Municode.com).
How do I navigate the Municode?
Answer:
To access the Comprehensive Plan, scroll down the bookmarks on the left side of the page to Part II (Comprehensive Plan). Note: Future Land Use information is in Chapter 7.
To access the Land Development Code, scroll down the bookmarks on the left side of the page to “MORE”, click. Scroll down the bookmarks to Part III (Land Development Code). Note: Zoning District information is in Article 6.
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For information on current projects pertaining to the EAR Based Amendments or LDC revisions, please visit Projects Contracts & Grants.
Escambia County Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive plan has been established as the guideline for the future growth of our community. The Comprehensive plan deals with issues related to the appropriate uses of land, and was prepared to address compatibility issues between various uses of land, management and preservation of natural resources, identification and preservation of historically significant lands and structures, and adequate planning for infrastructure needs. Comprehensive plans are also utilized to address issues related to schools, recreation, and housing. The Comprehensive Plan consists of a study of existing conditions and a discussion of future trends, goals, and objectives. Land-use patterns, housing conditions, population, roadways, and other infrastructure are usually the principle elements that are studied.
Click on the links below to access the most recent Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC) Annual Report.
Escambia County Land Development Code
The goals, objectives and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan are implemented through the Land Development Code (LDC). The LDC also establishes performance standards for each zoning district depicted on the Zoning Map and generally regulates development and redevelopment activities in incorporated Escambia County.
The land development regulations shall be amended, updated or revised to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and used as our County's governing regulations for new development. The Comprehensive Plan is a pre-requisite to the Land Development Code.
Page Updated July 27, 2010
