Taylor County
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Perry, Florida
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TAYLOR COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

 PURPOSE: The Taylor County Comprehensive Plan contains the objectives and policies that provide for distribution of future land use, as well as, guidance for such land use.  This plan is intended to minimize the impact of urban sprawl and ensure future generations have available land suitable for agriculture and similar uses.

CONTENTS: The objectives listed in the Comprehensive Plan cover land use, traffic circulation, housing, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water, conservation, recreation, coastal management and capital improvements. 

HOMES ALLOWED PER ACRE
  1. Agriculture 1 -- Density 1 residence per 20 acres
  2. Agriculture -- Density 1 residence per 10 acres
  3. Agriculture / Rural Residential -- Density 1 residence per 5 acres
  4. Conservation -- Density 1 residence per 40 acres
  5. Mixed Use Rural Residential -- Density 1 residence per 2 acres
  6. Mixed Use Urban Development -- Density 1 residence per ½ acre
  7. Water Oriented Commercial -- One residence for owner
  8. Industrial -- One residence for owner

LAND COVERAGE: The maximum intensity for development as measured by land coverage is; Agriculture 1-25%, Agriculture 2-25%, Agriculture / Rural Residential 40%, Conservation N/A, Mixed Use Rural Residential 50%, Mixed Use Urban Development 60%, Water Oriented Commercial 60%, Industrial 75%.

PURCHASING: Copies of the Comprehensive Plan can be purchased from the Planning Department for $20.00.  

ALLOWED USES WITHIN EACH LAND DISTRICT
Agricultural 1
Agricultural 2
Agricultural / Rural Resident
Mixed Use Rural Residential
Mixed Use Urban Development
Industrial
Aviation Related Commercial
Water Related Commercial
Public
Conservation 

AGRICULTURAL 1 (1 residence per 20 acres)

  1. Residential
  2. Outdoor recreational
  3. Public service / utility
  4. Agricultural
  5. Mining
  6. Conservation 

AGRICULTURAL 2 (1 residence per 10 acres)

  1. Residential
  2. Outdoor recreational
  3. Public service / utility
  4. Agriculture
  5. Neighborhood commercial (small scale convenience retail and service establishments, each not to exceed 5,000 square feet in floor space).
  6. Mining
  7. Conservation
  8. All other uses allowed in lower intensity land classifications

AGRICULTURAL / RURAL RESIDENTIAL (1 residence per 5 acres)

  1. Residential
  2. Outdoor recreational
  3. Public service / utility
  4. Agricultural
  5. Neighborhood commercial (small scale convenience retail and service establishments, each not to exceed 5,000 square feet in floor space)
  6. Conservation
  7. All other uses allowed in lower intensity land classifications (except mining)

MIXED USE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (1 residence per 2 acres)

  1. Residential
  2. Outdoor recreation
  3. Public service / utility
  4. General commercial (not exceeding 10,000 square feet or floor space)
  5. Neighborhood commercial (small scale retail and service establishments, each not to exceed 5,000 square feet in floor space)
  6. Professional Office and service
  7. Small-scale industrial
  8. Agricultural
  9. Conservation
  10. All other uses allowed in lower intensity land classifications (except mining)

MIXED USE URBAN DEVELOPMENT (1 residence per ½ acre)

  1. Residential
  2. Outdoor recreation
  3. Public service / Utility
  4. High intensity commercial
  5. General commercial (not exceeding 10,000 square feet or floor space)
  6. Neighborhood commercial (small scale retail and service establishments, each not to exceed 5,000 square feet in floor space)
  7. Professional service and office
  8. Small-scale industrial
  9. All other uses allowed in lower intensity land classifications (except mining)

INDUSTRIAL (1 residence for owner and/or night watchman)

  1. Public service / Utility
  2. Industrial
  3. Small-scale industrial
  4. High intensity commercial (consistent with the industrial character of the area)
  5. General commercial (consistent with the industrial character of the area)
  6. Aviation related commercial
  7. Residential (accessory use as part of an approved site plan where such dwelling unit is located on the same lot or parcel)
  8. All other uses allowed in lower intensity land classifications shall be allowed prior to development of site for industrial use.
AVIATION RELATED COMMERCIAL
  1. Aviation related commercial
  2. Aviation related professional service and office
  3. Residential (limited to upper floors above ground floor commercial and office uses for occupancy by owner, lessee, custodian or watchmen, including immediate family)
  4. Public service / Utility
WATER ORIENTED COMMERCIAL
  1. Marinas
  2. Hotels and motels
  3. Restaurants
  4. Recreational vehicle parks
  5. Boat ramps
  6. Bait and tackle shops
  7. Campgrounds
  8. Fish camps
  9. Marine-related specialty shops
  10. Accessory residential dwellings (occupied by owner, lessee, custodian or watchman – including immediate family)
  11. Public service / Utility
PUBLIC
  1. Institutional
  2. Recreation
  3. Public service / Utility 

CONSERVATION (1 residence per 40 acres)

  1. Residential
  2. Outdoor recreational (passive)
  3. Public service / utility
  4. Agricultural (consistent with the conservation purpose) 

ZONE LOCATIONS 

  • Adolph Kemp Road: AG 2 – 1/10
  • Alton Wentworth Road (west of Shady Grove): AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Alton Wentworth Road (east of Shady Grove): AG 2 – 1/10
  • Athena area: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Aucilla River Road: AG 2 – 1/10
  • Beach Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Carlton Cemetery Road (north side): MUUD – 2/1
  • Carlton Cemetery Road (south side): AG 2 – 1/10
  • Cedar Island: MUUD – 2/1
  • Cooey Island Grade: AG 2 – 1/10
  • Cooks Hammock Grade: AG 2 – 1/10
  • Courtney Grade: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Davis Walker Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Dekle Beach Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Econfina River Road: AG 2 – 1/10
  • Eridu (½ mile radius): MURR – 1/2
  • Fish Creek Road: AG 2 – 1/10
  • Foley Cut-off Road: MURR – 1/2
  • Gas Plant Road: MURR – 1/2
  • Golf Course Road (1 mile from 98): MUUD – 2/1
  • Golf Course Road (2 miles from 98): AG 2 – 1/10
  • Green Farm Road (from Leon Ward to Roberts Aman): MURR – 1/2
  • Harrison Blue Road: MURR – 1/2
  • Holt Road: MURR – 1/2
  • Houck Road: MUUD – 2/1
  • HW 51 (from Tennille to Steinhatchee): AG 2 – 1/10
  • Ira L. Smith Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Jody Morgan Road (Beach Road to Deerwood Subdivision): MUUD – 2/1
  • Jody Morgan Road (Past Deerwood subdivision): AG 2 – 1/10
  • Keaton Beach: MUUD – 2/1
  • Kelly Grade: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Landfill Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Leon Ward Road: MUUD – 2/1
  • Lyman Hendry Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Ma Dixon Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • N HW 19 (north of Boyd Road): AG 2 – 1/10
  • N HW 221 (north of Boyd Road): AG 2 – 1/10
  • N US 19 (2 miles from City limit): MUUD – 2/1
  • N US 19 (2 to 3 miles from City limit): MURR – 1/2
  • N US 19 (past Salem): AG 2 – 1/10
  • Nutall Rise Road: AG 2 – 1/10
  • Old Dixie Highway: MUUD – 2/1
  • Osteen Road: MURR – 1/2
  • Paul Poppell Road: MURR – 1/2
  • Pine Bluff Road: MUUD – 2/1
  • Pisgah Road: MURR – 1/2
  • Potts Still Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Puckett Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Red Padgett Road (south of Cooks Hammock): AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Roberts Aman Road: MURR – 1/2
  • Salem Area: MURR – 1/2
  • Salem Tower Road: AG 2 – 1/10
  • San Pedro Bay Road (East of main bay road): AG 1 – 1/20
  • Shady Grove (1 mile radius): MURR – 1/2
  • Shady Grove area: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Slaughter Road (west of Paul Poppell): MURR – 1/2
  • Spring Warrior Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Steinhatchee: MUUD – 2/1
  • Sue Pridgeon Road: AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Turner Road: AG 2 – 1/10
  • W US 98 (to David Horton Road): MURR – 1/2
  • W US 98 (west of poor spot cemetery road): AG 2 – 1/10
  • Wilbur Knowles Road: AG 2 – 1/10
  • Woods Creek Road (1 mile from City limit): MUUD – 2/1
  • Woods Creek Road (west of section 21): AG Rural Resident – 1/5
  • Wright Road: MUUD – 2/1

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

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PLATS 

WHEN REQUIRED: Any division of land into more than 2 parcels, except that any division of land into 2 or more parcels of 15 acres or greater that does not require the creation of a public or private road is exempt from platting.

ROADS: "Subdivision roads must be constructed to County standards. All roads with MUDD and MURR land use, and roads that serve more than 8 lots in any land use, must be paved."

DEED RESTRICTIONS: Any deed restrictions must be submitted with the Final Development Plan for recording.

SURFACE WATER PERMIT: A surface water permit must be obtained from Suwannee River Water Management for any roads constructed.

STATUTE: Platting of property must conform to all the requirements of Chapter 177, Florida Statutes.

APPLICATION: Applications for subdivisions are available at the Planning Department. You should call the Planning Department and request a pre-development conference with the Planning Technician for assistance with this application.

PLAN REQUIREMEMNTS:

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