Current Planning

Current planning includes development review for site plans, variances, special use permits and wellfield special use permits. In addition to the resources listed here, be sure to visit the Community Development Department's Online Forms page.

The City offers a first step meeting to help a petitioner begin the development review process.
Click here to download a brochure on the first step process (138KB ),
or to obtain a brochure on how to start a business in Gainesville (31KB ),
or to download a Zoning Compliance Permit Form (35KB ).
Click here for a Guide to the Development Review Process (88KB )
or here for a flowchart (173KB ) of the steps involved.

All developments over a certain size must first hold a neighborhood workshop. Click here for a brochure on how to arrange a neighborhood workshop (78KB ).

Site plans are generally reviewed by the Development Review Board. For application requirements, contact COGPlanning@cityofgainesville.org .

Variances are generally reviewed by the Board of Adjustment. For application materials, contact COGPlanning@cityofgainesville.org

To contact the Current Planning staff, e-mail COGPlanning@cityofgainesville.org or call (352) 334-5023.