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Land Use & Environmental Services

An image from Cascades Park featuring a fountainThe Land Use & Environmental Services Division is responsible for site and environmental reviews that ensure compliance with the Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and any other applicable environmental regulations. Typically, these reviews must be complete before a project can submit for building permits.

For a complete explanation of the different land use and environmental applications and submission guidelines, visit the links below.

If your parcel is outside the City Limits, please contact Leon County Development & Environmental Services.

Land Use / Site Plan / Subdivision

Review & Submission Information

Environmental

Review and Submission Information

Tree Removal

Tree Removal permits are regulated by the City's tree preservation ordinance which defines protected trees according to both their species and size and defines several reasons a protected tree might be approved for removal. These reasons include if it resolves a safety hazard, prevents the disruption of public services, prevent the spread of disease or pests, be consistent with good forestry practices, assure a reasonable use of the property, and if it is needed for the construction of essential improvements. No more than 10 trees may be removed through a tree removal permit. If a development project requires an EMP and proposes tree removal, then the tree removal would be covered under that.

Stormwater Operating Permits

LUES issues the Stormwater Operating Permits and manages the program for all stormwater management facilities operating permits, inspections, and renewals within the City of Tallahassee. Operating Permits are renewed every three years and inspections are performed yearly by LUES staff to ensure compliance with the Land Development Code.

Code Enforcement Questions

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Resources for More Information

LUES Teams Area Map
Land Development Code

Zoning Handbook

cover of the handbookWelcome to the Zoning Handbook. The Handbook (PDF) provides an introduction to the City of Tallahassee's Land Development Code, including definitions (Chapter 1), signs (Chapter 7), subdivisions and site plans (Chapter 9), and zoning (Chapter 10). The Zoning Handbook doesn’t replace the City Code. Rather, it's intended to orient you if you’re new to our Code to help you better understand how it works. Please let us know if you have questions! You can reach a Growth Management Department staff member by phone at 850-891-7001, option 4, or by email at zoning@talgov.com.

Zoning Spotlight

Welcome to the Zoning Spotlight. The Zoning Spotlight is a series of reports that provide a deep dive into specific land use questions. Land use standards are sometimes addressed by multiple citations in both the City’s Zoning Code and Florida Statutes. Zoning Spotlight works to connect those dots in order to assist you in quickly finding what you need. Please let us know if you have questions! You can reach a Growth Management Department staff member by phone at 850-891-7001, option 4, or by email at zoning@talgov.com.

Zoning Spotlight Editions
Tallahassee - Leon County Comprehensive Plan