Comprehensive Plan &
Land Development Code (LDC)

The Official Escambia County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code (LDC) are codified in Volume II, Part II & III of the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County respectively.

The following pdf links are unofficial reproductions of the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan & Land Development Code (LDC) and are intended to be for general information only.

Note the size of each file and allow time for the larger ones to open.

 

Comprehensive Plan

(updated as of 1/20/2012)

Comprehensive Plan: 2030 (1,083kb, pdf)

DISCLAIMER:
This is for general information on the land use regulations within the unincorporated areas of
Escambia County. Please note that Escambia County regularly amends its land use regulations
and that recent amendments may not yet be shown on this website. Accordingly, when buying,
selling, or developing land in Escambia County, please come in to our office& speak with a Front
Counter Planner for assistance on the most current regulations affecting your property.

LDC (updated 1/2012)

Article 1-Legal (476kb, pdf)

Article 2- Administration (833kb, pdf)

Article 3-Definitions (814kb, pdf

Article 4-Subdivision/site plan(309kb, pdf)

Article 5-Concurrency Management (175kb, pdf)

Article 6-Zoning districts 1897kb, pdf)

Article 7-Performance standards (500kb, pdf)

Article 8-Signage (310kb, pdf)

Article 9-Non conforming (321kb, pdf)

Article 10-Floodplain Management (214kb, pdf)

Article 11-Airport (313kb, pdf)

Article 12-Coastal Management (179kb, pdf)

Article 13-Santa Rosa Island (403kb, pdf)

 

Comprehensive Plan or Land Development Code on the Municipal Code Corporation's site (Municode.com).

How do I navigate the Municode?

Answer:

To access the Comprehensive Plan, scroll down the bookmarks on the left side of the page to Part II (Comprehensive Plan). Note: Future Land Use information is in Chapter 7.

To access the Land Development Code, scroll down the bookmarks on the left side of the page to “MORE”, click. Scroll down the bookmarks to Part III (Land Development Code). Note: Zoning District information is in Article 6.

2012 List of Approved

LDC Ordinances & Comprehensive Plan

 

Archived List of Comprehensive Plan & LDC Ordinances
				2011
2010	2009	2008	2007	2006
2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
2000	1999	1998	1997	1996
1995	1994	1993	1992	1991
1990	1989	1988	1987	1986
Borrow Pit & C&D Info

 

For information on current projects pertaining to the EAR Based Amendments or LDC revisions, please visit Planning & Zoning.

 

Escambia County Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive plan has been established as the guideline for the future growth of our community. The Comprehensive plan deals with issues related to the appropriate uses of land, and was prepared to address compatibility issues between various uses of land, management and preservation of natural resources, identification and preservation of historically significant lands and structures, and adequate planning for infrastructure needs. Comprehensive plans are also utilized to address issues related to schools, recreation, and housing. The Comprehensive Plan consists of a study of existing conditions and a discussion of future trends, goals, and objectives. Land-use patterns, housing conditions, population, roadways, and other infrastructure are usually the principle elements that are studied.

Click on the links below to access the most recent Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC) Annual Report.

• Fiscal year 2009-2010 (approved June 2011)
• Fiscal year 2008-2009 (approved July 2010)
• Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (approved July 2009)
• Fiscal Year 2006-2007 (approved July 2008)
• Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (approved April 2007)

 

Escambia County Land Development Code

The goals, objectives and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan are implemented through the Land Development Code (LDC). The LDC also establishes performance standards for each zoning district depicted on the Zoning Map and generally regulates development and redevelopment activities in incorporated Escambia County.

The land development regulations shall be amended, updated or revised to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and used as our County's governing regulations for new development. The Comprehensive Plan is a pre-requisite to the Land Development Code.

 

 

Page Updated November 22, 2011