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Planning / Zoning
The Planning Division is responsible for long-range planning activities such as the management and update of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
We also coordinate all current planning and development review activities, including:
- Annexations
- Commercial site plan review
- Comprehensive plan applications
- Special Exception requests
- Subdivision development
- Zoning and the uses allowed on property
Duties & Responsibilities
Comprehensive Plan
- Prepare Comprehensive Plan amendments
- Update the Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
- Work with our Wastewater Department to submit Water Supply Facility Work Plan
- Work with City Council in preparing proposed ordinance changes
- Submittal of EAR(Evaluation and Appraisal Report) every 7 years
Land Use & Zoning
- Prepare information for the Planning Commission and City Council on Land Use and Zoning requests
- Work with applicants in preparing for land use and rezoning changes
- Update the City zoning and future land use maps
- Confirm land use and zoning classifications on properties
Special Exceptions
- Act as a liaison to the Planning Commission
- Prepare agendas and information packages for the Planning Commission
- Work with applicants to prepare documentation
Annexations
- Work the applicant in preparing applications
- Submit review packages to city and county staff
- Work with the county on potential joint planning area changes
Subdivision & Commercial Site Plan Review
- Work with applicants in preparing application submittals
- Review for compliance with the Land Development Regulations
- Supply support information to the Planning Commission and City Council
- Work with developers and city staff to enforce the provisions of the Rockledge Land Development regulations
Recognition Programs
- Tree City USA for 23 years
- Playful City USA for 3 years
- SNAP (simplified, nimble, accelerated, permitting) certified for 3 years
Grants
- Acquire grants for municipal projects, as directed by City Council with input from department heads
- Maintain required documentation for the life of the grant
Geographic Information System Mapping
- Create maps for projects as needed and directed
- Update FLUM, zoning, and street mapping
ADA Compliance Measures
- Equal Opportunity Policy
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Alexandra "Alix" Bernard
Planning Director
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Planning / Zoning
Physical Address
1600 Huntington Lane
Rockledge, FL 32955
Phone: 321-221-7540Fax: 321-204-6356
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Trina Gilliam
City PlannerPhone: 321-221-7540
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- Comprehensive Plan
- Land Development Regulations
- Municipal Code
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Florida Department of Transportation
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Florida Division of Corporations
- Florida Administrative Code
- Florida State Statutes
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