Non-Residential Permitting Process

Developments that are not a single family dwelling, duplex, or accessory structure to a single family dwelling or duplex are considered non-residential development. Non-residential development includes commercial businesses or structures, houses of worship, multi-family developments, institutional development, and site modification. The review process for a non-residential development is highly dependent on the type, location, and property land use designation.

Project specific information can best be obtained by scheduling a pre-application conference. These conferences are free and are scheduled on a first come, first served appointment basis by calling 527-5310 for information or by visiting the Citrus County Department of Development Services building at 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461. Next, you will submit the application package.

Upon receipt of the application, the staff of the Department of Development Services will, within three working days, determine whether an application is complete. If the application is determined complete, it shall be formally accepted and routed to the Technical Review Team (TRT). The TRT is composed of representatives from county and state agencies routinely involved with development review and is composed of the following members.

If the application is judged to be incomplete, the applicant will be notified in writing of the deficiencies. The application shall then be returned to the applicant for revisions and resubmission.The TRT reviews applications for compliance with the Land Development Code (LDC) and other applicable regulations. The TRT takes final action on Level One applications and makes a formal recommendation to the Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) on Level Two applications.

The PDRB is a Board-appointed public body empowered to review and make final decisions on proposed developments that have the potential to affect or alter the surrounding neighborhood. This includes applications for variances, preliminary plats, or plans that propose an increased residential density exceeding one unit per acre and a preliminary plat or plan for non-residential development proposed to supplemental standards of Chapter 5 of the LDC exceeding 4 acres in size.By code, a Level One review undergoes the following time sequence:

• Day One - Submittal of application
• Three working days to review application for completenes
• Ten working days for TRT review.

A Level Two review takes longer. Since the PDRB is a public body, it is by Florida Statute required to publicly advertise. The PDRB typically meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Therefore, dependent on the date of submittal, a Level Two application will require an additional 30 to 45 days in addition to the Level One time frame of 13 working days (2 to 2 1/2 weeks).

Upon completion of the review, the application will be approved, approved with conditions, conditional approval, or denied. In all four cases, the applicant will be contacted and advised of the necessary actions to complete the process.

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