Who We Are
Departments
Environmental and Developmental Services
Paolo Ghio, Director of Developmental Services
The mission of this department is to ensure that all construction, development and redevelopment on Pensacola Beach are consistent with applicable local, state and federal regulations. The department oversees:
- Development Plan Review
- Customer Service
- Administration of the National Flood Insurance Program
- Environmental Programs
- Administrative Management of Engineering activities
- Emergency Preparedness
- 1988 Pensacola Beach Land Use Plan
- Disaster Recovery and Mitigation
- Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Facility
The Environmental and Developmental Services Department is ready to help you carry out your building ideas. We recommend that you contact us before you begin to make improvements or changes. We can help you with the regulations and codes that must be followed and assist you in working with other governmental agencies who may also have jurisdiction over your project.
- The 50% Rule (PDF | Word doc)
- Sign Application
- Requirements for Submission of Construction Plans
- Building application: Commercial (PDF | Word doc), Residential (PDF | Word doc)
- Review Fee Schedule
- Pensacola Beach Flood Facts
- SRIA Development Regulations - Article 13
- Development Regulation Updates - Floodplain, Building Heights, Building Setbacks
- Pensacola Beach Benchmarks
- Flood Zone Information
For questions or comments, contact Paolo Ghio.