Application to amend the Land Development Code and other applicable codes of the Palm Bay Code of Ordinances.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

Any mislabeled files may delay the review process.

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• Ordinance Section(s) Proposed to be Changed
• Proposed Language
• Justification for Proposed Change

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $2,000.00

Application to petition for establishment, amendment, or dissolution of a Community Development District (CDD).

View the CDD Instruction Sheet for requirement details.

Please note, the following documents and requirements relate solely to the petition that must fully document and address all requirements of Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, except for submittal of a copy of the entire currently adopted local government comprehensive plan. Citation of applicable text with source documentation shall suffice. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Owner's Authorization Letter
• CDD Board of Supervisors List
• Deed(s)
• Map of CDD Water & Sewer Mains
• Metes and Bounds Description
• Proposed Timetable & Estimated Costs
• Map Showing the Future Land Use Classification for CDD
• Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs
• Written Consent

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $7,500.00 Establishment

• Owner's Authorization Letter
• Deed(s)
• Map of CDD Water & Sewer Mains
• Metes and Bounds Description
• Proposed Timetable & Estimated Costs
• Map Showing the Future Land Use Classification for CDD
• Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs
• Written Consent

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $3,750.00 Amendment

• Owner's Authorization Letter
• Deed(s)
• Metes and Bounds Description
• Written Consent

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $1,500.00 Dissolution

Application for a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment or for a Textual amendment to the Palm Bay Comprehensive Plan.

The Interactive Zoning and Future Land Use Map can be used to identify zoning and land use designations assigned to Palm Bay properties.

Application for a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment.

Small-Scale amendment – 50 acres or less.

Large-Scale amendment – More than 50 acres.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• 500-Foot Radius Mailing - Full radius package of property covered by the application with the names, mailing addresses, legal descriptions, and correlating map of all respective property owners within the referenced area. This should be obtained from the Brevard County Information Technology Department at GISrequest@brevardfl.gov by emailing the Tax Account Number(s) of referenced area; specify the request is for the 500-Ft. Radius Package; and provide your name and telephone number.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Citizen Participation Plan & Report - CPP meetings are to occur prior to the application submittal. Refer to Section 172.012 of the Land Development Code for guidelines and CPP Report Form.
• School Board Impact Analysis Application (if applicable) - The application is obtained from the Planning and Project Management Department of the School Board of Brevard County at (321) 633-1000, extension 11418.
• Site Sketch - A legal description of the subject properties with a sketch to scale of the legal descriptions.
• Planning and Zoning Board Factors and Analysis – This form must be completed in its entirety.
• Natural Resources Assessment – A brief environmental summary of the subject property that shall include information regarding any natural habitats (FLUCCS Map) and species on the site and within the immediate vicinity; the site’s proximity to surface waters (natural and manmade); and if the site is within the protected Turkey Creek or Indian River Lagoon watersheds.

 Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee:  $1,500.00 Small Scale | $2,000.00 Large Scale
• Meeting Sign - Staff will provide a sign template for applicants to erect meeting signage on the subject property. Refer to Section 51.07(C) of the Code of Ordinances.

Application for a Textual Amendment to the Palm Bay Comprehensive Plan which is comprised of the following ten elements:

• 01 Future Land Use Element (FLU)
• 02 Transportation Element (TE)
• 03 Housing Element (HSG)
• 04 Coastal Management Element (CME)
• 05 Recreation and Open Space Element (ROS)
• 06 Conservation Element (CON)
• 07 Infrastructure Element (INF)
• 08 Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE)
• 09 Capital Improvement Element (CIE)
• 10 Private Property Rights Element (PPR)

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff.

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• Comprehensive Plan Section(s) to Amend - Indicate the goals, objectives, or policies proposed for amendment.
• Proposed Language
• Justification for Proposed Change

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee:  $2,000.00

Application for a Conditional Use for special consideration regarding the suitability and compatibility of a specific use at a location and development in particular zoning districts. Conditional Use application requirements are evaluated based on Section 172.024 of the Code of Ordinances.

The designated conditional uses within the appropriate zoning district classifications are set forth in Chapter 173.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• 500-Foot Radius Mailing - Full radius package of property covered by the application with the names, mailing addresses, legal descriptions, and correlating map of all respective property owners within the referenced area. This should be obtained from the Brevard County Information Technology Department at GISrequest@brevardfl.gov by emailing the Tax Account Number(s) of referenced area; specify the request is for the 500-Ft. Radius Package; and provide your name and telephone number.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Citizen Participation Plan & Report - CPP meetings are to occur prior to the application submittal. Refer to Section 172.012 of the Land Development Code for guidelines and CPP Report Form.
• Site Sketch - A legal description of the subject properties with a sketch to scale of the legal descriptions and proposal.

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $850.00
• Meeting Sign - Staff will provide a sign template for applicants to erect meeting signage on the subject property. Refer to Section 51.07(C) of the Code of Ordinances.

Application to establish or amend a Development Agreement. Provisions of Development Agreements addresses developments within the City that impacts public facilities, such as roads, stormwater, utilities, parks, and public safety infrastructure, for which a developer shall be required to improve as a result.

Please note, the following documents and requirements must be accomplished in compliance with Sections 172.090 through 172.093 of the Palm Bay Code of Ordinances and with Chapters 163.3220 through 163.3243, Florida Statutes. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Draft Development Agreement
• Site Plan
• Declaration of Covenants (HOA, POA, or CDD)
• Draft Utility Agreement
• Narrative and Explanation of Request - The proposed location of the land, development uses, population densities, and building intensities and height shall be included.
• Legal Description
• Phasing Plan
• Draft Proportionate Fair Share Agreement
•  Traffic Study

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $2,500.00 Establishment

Development Agreement Amendment:

 Applicants of existing Development Agreements must notify the Land Development Division to enable submittal of an Amendment application. Amendments must comply with Section 172.093(H) of the Palm Bay Code of Ordinances.

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $2,500.00 Amendment

Application to grant a street name change by the City Council in cooperation with Brevard County E-911 Street Naming Office. Street naming guidelines are located in Section 176.006 of the Code of Ordinances.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Mailing Package - Full mailing package of all properties that abut the roadway under consideration with the names, mailing addresses, legal descriptions, and correlating map of the respective property owners. This should be obtained from the Brevard County Information Technology Department at GISrequest@brevardfl.gov by emailing the Tax Account Number(s) of referenced area; specify the request is for the properties that abut the roadway under consideration; and provide your name and telephone number.

• Response Letters - The applicant shall use the Template Response Letter to obtain responses from the abutting property owners.

There is no application fee to rename a roadway.

Applications to rezone a property to an established zoning district based on consistency and compatibility with the current Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan.

Comprehensive Plan Zoning Amendment - Application selection to rezone a property in conjunction with a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Amendment application.

Zoning Change - Application selection when a Land Use Amendment is NOT being submitted.

These rezoning applications pertain specifically to the Zoning District Regulations located in Section 173 of the Code of Ordinances:

Table 173-1, Table 173-4, and Table 173-5 (as applicable to Agriculture, Residential, and Non-Residential Uses):

GU – General Use Holding District

RR – Rural Residential District

RE – Estate Residential District

SRE – Suburban Residential Estate District

RS-1 – Single-Family Residential District

RS-2 – Single-Family Residential District

RS-3 – Single-Family Residential District

RT-10 - Residential Transition District

RMH – Residential Mobile Home District

RM-15 – Single-, Two-, Multiple-Family Residential District

RM-20 – Multiple-Family Residential District

CMU – Community Mixed-Use District

UMU – Urban Mixed-Use District

Table 173-2, Table 173-5, and Table 173-6 (as applicable to Commercial-Retail, Commercial-Service, Industrial Warehousing, Institutional, Lodging, Recreation, Residential, Transportation, and Utility Uses)

OP - Office Professional District

RC - Restricted Commercial District

NC - Neighborhood Commercial District

CC - Community Commercial District

GC - General Commercial District

HC - Highway Commercial District

CMU - Community Mixed-Use District

UMU - Urban Mixed-Use District

Table 173-3 and Table 173-7 (as applicable to Commercial-Retail, Commercial-Service, Industrial/Warehousing, Institutional, Recreation, Residential, Transportation, and Utility Uses)

LI - Light Industrial and Warehousing District

HI - Heavy Industrial District

IU - Institutional Use District

C - Conservation District

The Interactive Zoning and Future Land Use Map can be used to identify zoning and land use designations assigned to Palm Bay properties. Zoning Map and Land Development Code Amendments regulations can be found in Section 172.022 of the Code of Ordinances. Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• 500-Foot Radius Mailing - Full radius package of property covered by the application with the names, mailing addresses, legal descriptions, and correlating map of all respective property owners within the referenced area. This should be obtained from the Brevard County Information Technology Department at GISrequest@brevardfl.gov by emailing the Tax Account Number(s) of referenced area; specify the request is for the 500-Ft. Radius Package; and provide your name and telephone number.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Boundary Survey or Sketch - A legal description of the subject properties with a sketch of the legal descriptions.
• Citizen Participation Plan & Report - CPP meetings are to occur prior to the application submittal. Refer to Section 172.012 of the Land Development Code for guidelines and CPP Report Form.
• School Board Impact Analysis Application (if applicable) - The application is obtained from the Planning and Project Management Department of the School Board of Brevard County at (321) 633-1000, extension 11418.
• Planning and Zoning Board Factors and Analysis – This form must be completed in its entirety.
• Natural Resources Assessment – A brief environmental summary of the subject property that shall include information regarding any natural habitats (FLUCCS Map) and species on the site and within the immediate vicinity; the site’s proximity to surface waters (natural and manmade); and if the site is within the protected Turkey Creek or Indian River Lagoon watersheds.

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $1,200.00
• Meeting Sign - Staff will provide a sign template for applicants to erect meeting signage on the subject property. Refer to Section 51.07(C) of the Code of Ordinances.

Applications for subdivision plats and planned developments include the following for public hearing review:

• Planned Development (PUD / PMU / PCRD / RAC)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan (Plat)
• Petition to Vacate Plat
• Final Plat

Application for Preliminary Development Plan approval and/or Final Development Plan approval to permit more flexibility for the total use of a site.

Preliminary Development Plan – Procedures and requirements can be found in Section 172.030 of the Code of Ordinances.

Final Development Plan – Procedures and requirements can be found in Section 172.031 of the Code of Ordinances.

As these applications apply to four specific zoning categories, additional conditions must be met and incorporated into the site plan for the specific type of development request per Sections 173.062 through 173.086:

PUD - Planned Unit Development District

PCRD - Planned Community Redevelopment District

PMU - Parkway Mixed Use District

RAC - Regional Activity Center District

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• 500-Foot Radius Mailing - Full radius package of property covered by the application with the names, mailing addresses, legal descriptions, and correlating map of all respective property owners within the referenced area. This should be obtained from the Brevard County Information Technology Department at GISrequest@brevardfl.gov by emailing the Tax Account Number(s) of referenced area; specify the request is for the 500-Ft. Radius Package; and provide your name and telephone number.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Preliminary Development Plan - Plan submittal for preliminary development review.
• Final Development Plan - Plan submittal for final development review.
• Schematic Drawing - A drawing of the elevation and architectural construction of the proposed primary and secondary nonresidential structures.
• Vicinity Map - A map clearly outlining the subject property and showing the relationship between the site and its surrounding area including adjacent streets and thoroughfares.
• Boundary Survey - The survey shall also include the location, size and type of all trees per the tree standards identified in Chapter 175 of the Code of Ordinances.
• Site Sketch - A legal description of the subject properties with a sketch to scale of the legal descriptions.
• Traffic Study - A hard copy must also be provided to the Land Development Office.
• Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation Plan - A plan of vehicular and pedestrian circulation showing the general locations and right-of-way widths of roads, sidewalks, the capacity of the system and major access points to the external and internal thoroughfare network.
• Dedication Instruments - If applicable, instruments dedicating all public right-of-way, easements, lands.
• Narrative Summary - Narrative describing in detail how the proposed development meets the requirements of the Land Development Code and the Palm Bay Comprehensive Plan.
• Development Schedule - The schedule shall contain the order of construction stages, proposed beginning and completion dates of stages, and schedule of the construction and improvement of common open space and complementary buildings within the stages.
• Deed Restrictions
• Title Opinion
• Natural Resources Assessment – A brief environmental summary of the subject property that shall include information regarding any natural habitats (FLUCCS Map) and species on the site and within the immediate vicinity; the site’s proximity to surface waters (natural and manmade); and if the site is within the protected Turkey Creek or Indian River Lagoon watersheds.
• School Board Impact Analysis Application (if applicable) - The application is obtained from the Planning and Project Management Department of the School Board of Brevard County at (321) 633-1000, extension 11418.
• Citizen Participation Plan & Report - CPP meetings are to occur prior to the application submittal. Refer to Section 172.012 of the Land Development Code for guidelines and CPP Report Form.

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $2,000.00 Preliminary | $2,500.00 Final
• Meeting Sign - Staff will provide a sign template for applicants to erect meeting signage on the subject property. Refer to Section 51.07(C) of the Code of Ordinances.

Preliminary Subdivision Plan (Plat)

Application for the Preliminary Subdivision Plan review of a preliminary plat. Approval of a Preliminary Subdivision Plan shall not constitute approval of the final plat but is deemed an expression of approval of the layout submitted on the plan as a guide to the preparation of a final plat subject to City Council approval. Residential development types can be found in Sections 173.030 through 173.034 of the Code of Ordinances. Application for Preliminary Subdivision Plan requires Planning and Zoning Board and City Council review.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• 500-Foot Radius Mailing - Full radius package of property covered by the application with the names, mailing addresses, legal descriptions, and correlating map of all respective property owners within the referenced area. This should be obtained from the Brevard County Information Technology Department at GISrequest@brevardfl.gov by emailing the Tax Account Number(s) of referenced area; specify the request is for the 500-Ft. Radius Package; and provide your name and telephone number.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat - The plan must meet the requirements of Chapter 172.052 of the Code of Ordinances. Refer to Chapter 172.050 through 172.061 of the Code of Ordinances to review the full Subdivision Ordinance. 
• Title and Certifications
• Boundary Survey
• Declaration of Covenants

If the plan involves a replat of the same lands, final plat approval will be conditioned upon applicant fully complying with Florida Statutes Chapter 177, regarding vacation and annulment of prior lands. Notice is given at this time so you may begin the required procedure for vacating plat. All documents required by F.S. 177 must be submitted to the city clerk prior to final plat approval.

Should the developer or owner or their successors, heirs, or assigns execute a document entitled "easement agreement" with the Melbourne Tillman Water Control District, the City of Palm Bay will not at any time accept such structure for maintenance purposes. Further, the City of Palm Bay will take no formal action to accept any dedication of such structures.

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $800.00
• Meeting Sign - Staff will provide a sign template for applicants to erect meeting signage on the subject property. Refer to Section 51.07(C) of the Code of Ordinances

Application for vacating a plat as required prior to the approval of a replat or final plat of the same property. The vacating cannot affect the ownership or right of convenient access of persons owning other parts of the subdivision and must adhere to Chapters 172.070 through 172.072 of the Code of Ordinances. Petition to Vacate a Plat requires City Council review.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Fee Simple Title - Proof that applicant owns fee simple title to the whole or that part of the property covered by the plat sought to be vacated.
• Plat Map - Map of plat or portion thereof requested for vacating per Florida Statutes, Chapter 177.
• Tax Certificates - Copies of certificates verifying that all state, city, county, and municipal taxes have been paid.

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $250.00

Application for Final Plat review and approval.  Residential development types can be found in Sections 173.030 through 173.034 of the Code of Ordinances. Application for Final Plat requires City Council review.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• 500-Foot Radius Mailing - Full radius package of property covered by the application with the names, mailing addresses, legal descriptions, and correlating map of all respective property owners within the referenced area. This should be obtained from the Brevard County Information Technology Department at GISrequest@brevardfl.gov by emailing the Tax Account Number(s) of referenced area; specify the request is for the 500-Ft. Radius Package; and provide your name and telephone number.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Final Plat - The final plat must conform substantially to the approved preliminary plat and must meet the requirements of Chapter 172.053 of the Code of Ordinances. Refer to Chapter 172.050 through 172.061 of the Code of Ordinances to review the full Subdivision Ordinance.
• Construction Plans - The construction plans must include a construction schedule.
• Approved Preliminary Plat
• Approved Preliminary Development Plan
• Utility Agreement
• Title Opinion or Property Information Report
• Deed Restrictions

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $1,200.00
• Meeting Sign - Staff will provide a sign template for applicants to erect meeting signage on the subject property. Refer to Section 51.07(C) of the Code of Ordinances.

Application for a variance of 20 percent or greater to grant relief from the Land Development Code. Variance requests must meet the conditions of Section 172.025 of the Code of Ordinances.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Pre-Application Meeting - A Pre-application meeting may be required to provide an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• 500-Foot Radius Mailing - Full radius package of property covered by the application with the names, mailing addresses, legal descriptions, and correlating map of all respective property owners within the referenced area. This should be obtained from the Brevard County Information Technology Department at GISrequest@brevardfl.gov by emailing the Tax Account Number(s) of referenced area; specify the request is for the 500-Ft. Radius Package; and provide your name and telephone number.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Site Plan - A site plan drawn to scale which shows all property and yard dimensions, its structures (if any) and the variance desired, including abutting highway or road boundaries. Site plan data may be shown on a copy of the survey.
• Survey - A survey prepared by a registered surveyor showing all property lines and structures.
• Bert J. Harris Private Property Rights Exemption - To claim exemption per Chapter 95-181, Laws of Florida, provide a copy of the special master appointed in accordance with the act or a court order as described in the act.
• Americans with Disabilities Exemption - To claim this exemption, the section of the act from which the variance request will provide relief must be cited.

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $500.00
• Meeting Sign - Staff will provide a sign template for applicants to erect meeting signage on the subject property. Refer to Section 51.07(C) of the Code of Ordinances.

Application to petition for voluntary annexation into the corporate city limits of Palm Bay in accordance with Chapter 172.020 of the Palm Bay Code of Ordinances and Section 171.044, Florida Statutes. If accepted by the Palm Bay City Council, the voluntary annexation shall be binding upon the petitioner and their successors, assigns and legal representatives, and shall be binding upon and run with the land.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Pre-Application Meeting - The Pre-application meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.
• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Deed(s) - Copy of the deed for each parcel requesting annexation.
• Survey(s) - Signed and sealed surveys for each parcel seeking annexation prepared by a registered surveyor showing all property lines and structures.
• Metes and Bounds - Metes and bounds legal description for each parcel seeking annexation.
• Map of Future Land Use

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee:  $2,000.00 per parcel seeking annexation

Subject to the laws and regulations of the City of Palm Bay, the petitioner/owner(s) must submit for the following supplemental application:

• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment Application - A City of Palm Bay future land use designation must be assigned to all annexed properties.

Application for City Council to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Growth Management Director in the enforcement of the city's land development regulations.

The Administrative Appeal process can be found in Section 172.014 of the Code of Ordinances.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Ordinance Section(s) Proposed to Appeal
• Justification for Appeal
• Supporting Exhibits

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $650.00

Application for an architectural exception to the Architectural Style Requirements in Sections 173.040 through 173.045 of the Code of Ordinances.

Alternative architectural styles can be considered administratively to provide relief from the style provisions. A Final Administrative Decision will be made by the Growth Management Director.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

• Ordinance Section(s) to Appeal
• Justification for Proposed Exception
• Supporting Exhibits

NOTE:  Applicants who are not satisfied with the Final Administrative Decision by the Growth Management Director can request an appeal before the City Council pursuant to Section 172.014 of the Code of Ordinances. The following document will be requested at that time:

• Written Appeal – A written appeal must be filed with the Palm Bay City Council to appeal the Final Administrative Decision made by the Growth Management Director.

There is no application fee to request an architectural exception.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

• Concept plan
• Aerial Location Maps
• Application Fee: $250.00

Concept Plan Required:

• Proposed name of project
• Area of the site (acres or square feet)
• Configuration and dimensions of all existing and proposed lots and tracts, including proposed park, open space and or drainage tracts or easements
• Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings, structure
• Internal circulation system, name and location of existing and proposed roadways and roadway easements (private and public)
• Location of existing and proposed on-site driveways and off-street parking
• Location of existing off-site driveways across the street and median openings
• Location and width of existing and proposed on-site pedestrian facilities

Recommended:

• Location of on-site wetlands, existing trees and water bodies (if known).
• Location and width of existing and proposed easement for access, drainage, etc.
• Location and width of existing and proposed trees and other landscaping to be planted at the site.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION:

Traffic methodology and Standardized Traffic Impact Studies will be addressed by Public Works staff.

When is a Pre-Application Meeting required?

Pre-application meetings are required for the following applications:

• Administrative Site Plan Reviews
• Annexation
• Code Textual Amendment
• Comprehensive Plan Textual Amendment
• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Conditional Use
• Site Plan Modifications to an approved site plan
• Planned Developments (Preliminary and Final)
• Preliminary Plat
• Rezoning
• Vacating of Plats
• Variance (Public Hearing)

What is the purpose of a Pre-Application Meeting?

The Pre-application meeting provides the applicant an opportunity to discuss the review process and address concerns, if any, with City staff prior to formal submittal.

To familiarize City staff with a potential application, and to familiarize the potential applicant with the requirements of applicable City Codes, the Comprehensive Plan, and other relevant criteria and procedures.

• A pre-application meeting is not intended to be an exhaustive review of all potential issues.
• A pre-application meeting does not bind or preclude the City from enforcing all applicable regulations or from applying regulations in a manner differently than may have been indicated in the pre-application meeting.
• A pre-application meeting is Intended to be informational only and is not an approval in any manner.

When do Pre-Applications Meetings take place?

Scheduled Meetings are held every Tuesday between 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm.

Where are Pre-Application Meetings held?

All Pre-Application meetings are held virtually via Teams.

An in-person meeting can be requested via email at ximena.escobar@palmbayflorida.org

In-person meetings are held at:

City Hall Annex
Growth Management Conference Room 228,
120 Malabar Road, 2nd Floor
Palm Bay, FL 32907

If you have any questions, please call (321) 733-3042 or email at Ximena.Escobar@palmbayflorida.org.

Required Attendance:

Owner of the subject property and/or Engineer of Record

City staff departments typically represented:

• Land Development
• Building
• Public Works
• Fire Department
• Utilities

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

Procedures and requirements can be found in Section 172.023 (A) of the Code of Ordinances.

• Application Fee: $1,500.00
• Site Plan including Landscape, Photometric, and Architectural plans (Signed and Sealed)
• Boundary and Topographic Surveys (Signed and Sealed)
• Trip Distribution Model
• Traffic Study
• Stormwater Calculations
• Soil Reports
• Notarized Letter of Authorization
• Address Assignment Request Form (Completed and signed by Brevard County Address Assignment)
• Palm Bay Architectural Materials and Finishes Form
• School Board of Brevard County School Impact Analysis Application
• Natural Resource Assessment
• St. Johns Water Management District Permit Application Number
• Melbourne-Tilman Water Control District Permit Application Number

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Site Plan Links:

• Site Plan Guidebook
• Handicap & Parking Detail
• Florida Vernacular Style Guide
• Fire Department Turnaround Detail
• Address Assignment Request Form
• Parking Relief Application
• Letter of Authorization
• Site Work Permit (Tree Removal) – Section 175.016
• Commercial Landscape & Lighting Requirements - Section 175.020 and Section 177.040
• Low Impact Development Guidance Manual

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

Procedures and requirements can be found in Section 172.023 (F) of the Code of Ordinances.

• Application Fee: $750.00
• Letter of Explanation of Changes
• Revised Site Plan (Signed and Sealed)
• Notarized Letter of Authorization

RTAP Site Plan Links:

• Letter of Authorization
• Site Plan Guidebook

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

Procedures and requirements can be found in Section 172.023 (B) of the Code of Ordinances.

• Application Fee: $750.00
• Letter of Explanation of Changes
• Revised Site Plan (Signed and Sealed)
• Notarized Letter of Authorization

Minor Site Plan Links:

• Letter of Authorization
• Site Plan Guidebook

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

Procedures and requirements can be found in Section 172.023 (C) of the Code of Ordinances.

• Application Fee: $450.00
• Letter of Explanation of Changes
• Revised Site Plan (Signed and Sealed)
• Notarized Letter of Authorization

Site Plan Modification Plan Links:

• Letter of Authorization
• Site Plan Guidebook

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

• Application Fee: $1,500.00
• Subdivision Construction Plans including Landscape and & Plat (Signed and Sealed)
• Boundary and Topographic Surveys (Signed and Sealed)
• Traffic Study
• Stormwater Calculations
• Soil Reports
• Notarized Letter of Authorization
• School Board of Brevard County School Impact Analysis Application
• Natural Resource Assessment
• St. Johns Water Management District Permit Application Number
• Melbourne-Tilman Water Control District Permit Application Number

Subdivision Links:

• Letter of Authorization
• Site Plan Guidebook
• Site Work Permit (Tree Removal) – Section 175.016
• Commercial Landscape & Lighting Requirements - Section 175.020 and Section 177.040

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff. 

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. 

• Application Fee: $750.00
• Letter of Explanation of Changes
• Revised Subdivision Construction Plans (Signed and Sealed)
• Notarized Letter of Authorization

Subdivision RTAP Site Plan Links:

• Letter of Authorization
• Site Plan Guidebook

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff. 

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. 

• Application Fee: $800.00
• Notarized Letter of Authorization
• Plat
• Hold Harmless Documents
• Notarized Affidavit
• Demolition Bond
• FDEP Water Clearance
• Model Home Site Plan (Signed and Sealed)

Model Homes/Model Display Group (Early Start Homes) Links: 

• Letter of Authorization
• Model Homes/Model Display Group (Early Start Homes) Section 174.021
• Handicap & Parking Detail

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. 

• Application Fee: $750.00
• Notarized Letter of Authorization
• Plat
• Letter of Explanation of Changes
• Hold Harmless Documents
• Demolition Bond
• Revised Model Home Site Plan (Signed and Sealed)

Model Homes/Model Display Group (Early Start Homes) Links:

• Letter of Authorization

•  Model Homes/Model Display Group (Early Start Homes) Section 174.021

• Handicap & Parking Detail

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

• SJRWMD Notice of Commencement
• FDEP NPDES
• Schedule of Work
• Notice of Intent
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• FDEP Notice of Intent

Site Work Permit Links:

• Site Work Permit (Tree Removal) – Section 175.016
• Required Contacts - Fillable Form

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

• SJRWMD Notice of Commencement
• FDEP NPDES
• Schedule of Work
• Notice of Intent
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• FDEP Notice of Intent

Site Work Permit Links:

• Site Work Permit (Tree Removal) –Section 175.016
• Required Contacts - Fillable Form

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

• SJRWMD Notice of Commencement
• FDEP NPDES
• Schedule of Work
• Notice of Intent
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• FDEP Notice of Intent

Site Work Permit Links:

• Site Work Permit (Tree Removal) –Section 175.016
• Required Contacts - Fillable Form

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.

Application for a variance less than 20% to grant relief from the Land Development Code. Variance requests must meet the conditions of Section 172.026 of the Code of Ordinances.

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted. Additional documents may be required upon request by city staff:

Any mislabeled files may delay the review process.

• Owner's Authorization Letter - Where the property owner(s) are not the representative for the request(s), notarized consent from all property owners must be provided to authorize the representative(s).
• Site Plan - A site plan drawn to scale which shows all property and yard dimensions, its structures (if any) and the variance desired, including abutting highway or road boundaries. Site plan data may be shown on a copy of the survey.
• Survey - A survey prepared by a registered surveyor showing all property lines and structures.
• Americans with Disabilities Exemption - To claim this exemption, the section of the act from which the variance request will provide relief must be cited.
• Letter of Intent

Following Sufficiency Review of Submittal:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: $50.00

Please note, the following documents and information may be required before application can be submitted.

Any mislabeled files may delay the review process.

• Application Fee $200.00
• Narrative Describing the Project
• Current Property Boundary Survey (Signed and Sealed), to scale, with a north arrow, certified within 90 days, and identifying the following:

• All existing structures, and their setbacks from all property lines, including square footage and use of each.

• Designate the yards (i.e. front, rear, sides and side street) and annotate the yard designation on each lot of the approved survey and show the allowable building envelope;

• All existing or proposed easements;

• Identify wetland areas, include wetland line and acreage;

• Identify the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) for any water bodies, and depict the location of the NHWE contour line;

• Proposed Lot Reconfiguration and Legal Descriptions

• Identify each lot’s area - Total land area for each proposed lot, and net developable area for each proposed lot.

• Net Developable Land area (aka Upland Area) is the total lot area minus any wetlands, or any natural surface waters such as lakes or ponds (land that is beyond the (NHWE) contour is not considered upland). This is also referred to as “high and dry” area.

• Only non-submerged land that is landward of the NHWE is considered as upland area and counted for purposes of meeting density and zoning requirements.

• Legal descriptions of the parent tract and for each proposed lot;

• Identify the 100-year flood elevation;

• Label all adjoining rights-of-way;

• Show the proposed lot lines and lot dimensions;

• If septic systems or wells are proposed, the survey must indicate where any existing septic tanks, drain fields, and wells are located; and

• Authorization letters from the area’s controlling utility provider      verifying the availability (or non-availability) of central sewer and/or water services.  

• Notarized Letter of Authorization

• Notarized Agent Authorization form if applicant is not the owner of the property. Also, if there are multiple owners then a form is required for each individual or entity

• Existing Infrastructure details

• Identification of any existing septic systems and wells within 75 feet of the parent tract’s property lines (unless this separation can be accommodated entirely on the applicant’s property).

• Minimum Lot Standards and Regulations - All residential lots shall comply with all minimum lot size requirements, and all other applicable codes.

• All existing structures to remain must meet the required setbacks from any new lot line created through lot split, lot reconfiguration, or plat reversion

• For residential properties, any new lot created must be completely vacant, or contain a principal structure (dwelling unit). New lots created cannot solely contain accessory structures (such as sheds or pools). If any structures are shown on the survey submitted that do not meet setbacks, or are not permitted to remain, the application will be denied until such time as demolition permits have been completed, and updated surveys submitted

Simple Lot Split/ Lot Reconfiguration Links:

• Simple Lot Split/ Lot Reconfiguration- Section 172.059
• Letter of Authorization

Note: Additional documents maybe required upon request by city staff.