The Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) consists of five voting members and a non-voting School Board representative. The PZB provides recommendations to the City Commission on various development applications, such as comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, and subdivisions, and reviews and makes decisions on certain development applications as provided for within the City’s Land Development Regulations. The PZB is also authorized by the City Commission to provide recommended policies and guiding action affecting development in the City, including amendments to Land Development Regulations, special studies, and other proposals which promote orderly development.
- Applicants must be a resident of the City of Alachua.
- Meetings are typically held at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month, in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall.
Applications may be obtained by clicking: P&Z Application
Completed applications must be received by the Planning and Community Development Department no later than 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Applications may be submitted in person at City Hall, by mail to the following address: City of Alachua, Planning and Community Development Department, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616 OR you can email your application to planning@cityoflalchua.com. Questions may be directed to the Planning and Community Development Department at (386) 418-6121.
