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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
2 days ago

The Planning Department's mission is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of the City of Marathon as the City grows, while balancing economic development, the preservation/conservation of natural resources and sound City fiscal policy.

The Planning Department's mission is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of the City of Marathon as the City grows, while balancing economic development, the preservation/conservation of natural resources and sound City fiscal policy. Key Planning Programs and Resources: - Preliminary Coastal Flood Maps for Marathon & the Florida Keys - Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS) - Comprehensive Plan - Floodplain Management - Sustainability and Climate Plan - Affordable & Workforce Housing - CDBG Housing Rehabilitation - Historic Preservation - CDBG-DR Infrastructure Repair Program - Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Departmental Resources Include: - Zoning and FLUM Map - Building Permit Allocation System - Comprehensive Plan (Policy Document, Map Atlas, Technical Document) - Land Development Regulations (LDR) - Floodplain Management and Flood Safety Information - Building Requirements - FEMA Floodplain Management Resources - Emergency Management resources including Emergency Supply Kit, Hurricane Guide, Hurricane Wind Scale, and Shelters information - FEMA Species Focus Area - First Time Home Buyers information and Income Limits - CDBG Voluntary Home Buy-Out Grant Program - Historic Preservation deliverables - Planning Commission meetings and documents - Licenses and Forms - Beautiful Benchmarks Art Installation Contact Information: Phone: (305) 743-0033 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Address: 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 Sewer Emergency Line: 305-517-6764

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