You must meet all requirements listed on the submittal checklist in the application to apply for a special use permit
Certain uses have been determined to require additional design standards to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses and the surrounding neighborhood. A Land Excavation is the excavation and subsequent removal from a site of any material of more than 10,000 cubic yards and is subject to review for compliance with these additional design standards through a noticed Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO) public hearing process with approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The Special Use Permit application must contain all required information and documents needed for the hearing.
Things to consider
- You need to meet all requirements listed on the submittal checklist
- We will not accept incomplete applications
- For questions, please email zoninghelp@hcfl.gov
- A hearing with the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is required after the application is submitted
- The application deadlines for the hearings are listed in the Special Use-Land Excavations schedule
Application
- Special Use Land Excavation Application - Fillable (PDF)
- Special Use Land Excavation Application - Printable (PDF)
Hearing decision
- Within 15 business days after the hearing we will notify you of the LUHO decision
- If granted, you can move forward with your project.
- You will need to apply for a Land Excavation Operating Permit
- If denied, you can appeal the LUHO decision to the Land Use Appeals Board
- You must file your appeal within 30 calendar days of the decision
- Appeal fee is $202
How to submit a Zoning form or application
- Download - download and complete your desired application or form
- Fillable versions of the application/form may not work with some browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.). If you have issues with the PDF, do one of the following:
- Download the form to your computer and open it up with a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Download the printable version of the form, print it, and fill out by hand
- Ensure that you have all required files labeled with the Folio number
- Files must be in PDF format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi
- Fillable versions of the application/form may not work with some browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.). If you have issues with the PDF, do one of the following:
- Submit - submit your files
- If the total size of your files is under 25 MB, email them to ZoningIntake-DSD@HCFL.gov
- If the total size of your files is greater than 25 MB or you have difficulty sending them via email, upload the documents here using the following tips:
- If you need assistance creating with this process, visit the Digital Drop-Off page
- Pay - once payment is received (if applicable), it will be assigned a planner for review and you will receive a decision via email
Resources
Questions?
Email ZoningHelp@HCFL.gov or call (813) 272-5600.