The Architectural Review Board (ARB) reviews projects which meet the applicability requirements found in Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances and the City’s adopted design guidelines. The ARB is an advisory Board to the City Council and consists of City (32561) residents appointed by the City Council. The Board meets on the third Thursday of each month if there are projects to be reviewed. The term limit for this board is two (2) years with two consecutive term limitations.
The Board of Adjustment (BOA) hears applications for variances from our Land Development Code of Ordinances. The Board of Adjustment is a Quasi-Judicial Board that consists of City (32561) residents appointed by the City Council. All decisions made by the BOA are final and the applicants only appeal is to the Santa Rosa Circuit Court. The Board is not empowered to hear the case again. The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month if there are cases to be heard. The term limit for this board is three (3) years with two consecutive term limitations.
BOA Board Members are required to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) annually as defined in Section 112.3145(1)(a)(2)(d), Florida Statutes.
The Development Review Board (DRB) hears applications for construction within the City Limits not requiring a variance, and is an advisory board to the City Council. The Development Review Board consists of City (32561) residents appointed by the City Council. The Board meets on the first Tuesday before the second Monday of each month if there are cases to be heard. The term limit for this board is two (2) years with two consecutive term limitations.
DRB Board Members are required to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) annually as defined in Section 112.3145(1)(a)(2)(d), Florida Statutes.
All Boards are subject to the Florida Sunshine Laws.
If you are interested in serving on one of these Boards, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 850.934.5115 or email to [email protected]
