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St. Johns County

Contacts

Building Department - Howard White
Phone: 904-827-6800
Email: hwhite@sjcfl.us
Building Inspections & Code Enforcement - Roderick Potter
Phone: 904-209-0734
Email: RPotter@sjcfl.us
Building Plan Reviewers
Dennis King
Phone: 904-827-6814
Email: DKing@sjcfl.us
Joe DaCosta
Email: JDacosta@sjcfl.us
Zoning Department
Tami Rich
Phone: 904-209-0675
Email: TRich@sjcfl.us
Adam Howington
Phone: 904-209-0675
Email: AHowington@sjcfl.us
Clearance Sheet Review (Site Plan Submissions)
Angela McBroom
Email: AMcBroom@sjcfl.us
Trevor Steven
Email: tsteven@sjcfl.us
Kathleen Allen
Email: kallen@sjcfl.us
Environmental Department - Corryn Medecke
Email: cmedecke@sjcfl.us
Contractor Licensing - Office Staff
Phone: 904-630-1100
Email: Conlicen@sjcfl.us

Application Documents (Dropbox Accessible)

All application document PDFs are accessible via Dropbox
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Building Permit Application (Non-pool)
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Building Permit Application (Pools & Spas)
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Notice of Commencement
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Sunroom Affidavit
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Owner’s Agent Authorization
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Interior Remodel Application
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Pergolas

Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Pergola
Identify Total Square Foot Area of Proposed Pergola
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Signed & Sealed Digital Structural Engineering Plans

Cabanas

Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Cabana
Identify Total Square Foot Area of Proposed Cabana
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Sign & Sealed Structural Engineering Plans
Document stating FL Product Approval Information for Roofing Material

Decks

Decks below 36” are not required to be permitted in St. Johns County
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Deck
Identify Total Square Foot Area of Proposed Deck
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Sign & Sealed Structural Engineering Plans

Swimming Pools, Spas & Grottos

Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
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Site Plan
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Cloud Area Of Proposed Swimming Pool, Spa, and/or Grotto
Identify Total Square Foot Area of the Water
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Water’s Edge” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
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Pool Layout Plan
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Total Dynamic Head Calculation Document
Association of Pool & Spa Professionals Information Sheet
Pool Equipment Cut Sheets
Signed & Sealed Standard or Custom Structural Pool Engineering

Screen Enclosure

Permit Application Docs Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Sunroom Affidavit
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Screen Enclosure
Identify Total Square Foot Area of Proposed Screen Enclosure
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Digital Signed & Sealed Structural Engineering Plans

Attached Structures

Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Sunroom Affidavit
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Attached Structure
Identify Total Square Foot Area of Proposed Attached Structure
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Digital Signed & Sealed Structural Engineering Plans

Fireplaces

Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Fireplace
Identify Total Square Foot Area of Proposed Fireplace
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Digital Signed & Sealed Structural Engineering Plans
Spec Sheet for Fireplace Insert or Building Plans

Outdoor Kitchens

Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Outdoor Kitchen
Identify Total Square Foot Area of Proposed Outdoor Kitchen
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Digital Signed & Sealed Structural Engineering Plans

Pool Houses

Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Pool House
Identify Total Square Foot Area of Proposed Pool House
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Digital Signed & Sealed Structural Engineering Plans
Architectural Drawings with Floor Plans
Energy Calculations
FL Product Approval Information for Doors, Windows & Roofing Material

Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls Above 36” Require Permitting
Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Retaining Wall
Identify Total Square Foot Area of the Retaining Wall
Statement “Setbacks Measured From Walls” Must be Written at the Top of the Site Plan
Signed & Sealed Structural Engineering Plans

Driveways

Permit Application Documents Required
Building Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
Site Plan
Cloud Area Of Proposed Driveway
Identify Total Square Foot Area of the Driveway

Drainage Plans

Drainage Plans are not required in St. Johns County, though they may be required if an easement
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