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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for St. Marks
Property owners must obtain city site plan approval for improvements before submitting to the county for permit issuance.
- Exempt AC changeout
- Exempt Fill dirt
- Exempt Fences
- Exempt Reroofs
Note: The city states that simple projects may not require a Local Planning Board meeting, but this does not mean they are exempt from city review or county permitting. Applicants must still obtain the required city approval letter and county permit determination.
- Completed application
- Property owner's original signature
- Digital copy of site plan
- Two physical copies of site plan
- Deed and legal description
- Stormwater certification
- Transportation concurrency review application
- Additional items may be required: wetland delineations, traffic studies, or drainage reports depending on project type and location
- Building code
- Wakulla County Building Code
- Permit validity
- Not clearly identified from reviewed city pages.
- Owner-builder
- Not identified from St. Marks public pages. County owner-builder rules apply once permit moves to Wakulla County.
- Contractor requirements
- Not clearly published by the city. County contractor registration requirements apply for the county-issued permit.
Application process
Typical processing: Site plan packages not requiring a Local Planning Board meeting typically take 2-4 business days if no additional administrative work is needed. Projects requiring a Local Planning Board meeting must be submitted at least 10 days before the meeting.
- 01 Prepare a completed city site plan application package with the property owner's original signature.
- 02 Include required materials: digital copy of site plan, completed application, deed and legal description, stormwater certification, transportation concurrency review application, two physical copies of site plan, and fees.
- 03 For simple projects (AC changeout, fill dirt, fences, reroofs), a Local Planning Board meeting is not required unless the City Manager or City Attorney determines otherwise.
- 04 For projects requiring a Local Planning Board meeting, submit the package at least 10 days before the meeting date.
- 05 After receiving the city approval letter, submit the building permit to Wakulla County for final permit issuance and county inspection processing.
Typical processing time: Site plan packages not requiring a Local Planning Board meeting typically take 2-4 business days if no additional administrative work is needed. Projects requiring a Local Planning Board meeting must be submitted at least 10 days before the meeting.
Fee schedule
St. Marks building permit fees
City fees apply to the city site plan approval layer. County permit fees still apply once the permit moves to Wakulla County.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: The city performs front-end site plan and zoning/flood review. Permit then proceeds to Wakulla County for permit issuance and county inspections.
Frequently asked
Common questions about St. Marks permits
01 Do I need a building permit in St. Marks, FL? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in St. Marks, FL? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in St. Marks, FL? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in St. Marks, FL? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in St. Marks, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of St. Marks Building and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.