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P&Z Board Alternate Vacancy

March 4, 2024

There is an opening on the Planning & Zoning/Architectural Review Board for an alternate member position! Please reach out to the City Clerk at (850) 653-9319 for a board member application.

Project Update

February 26, 2024

Leslie Street Update: 60% design plans have been submitted to FDOT and ERC comments have been satisfied. 90% design plans are being completed and should be submitted to FDOT within the next few weeks.

Workshop & Special Meeting

February 7, 2024

The city will hold a workshop and special meeting on 2/20/24 at 5PM in Holy Family to finalize the Hillside Sidewalks & Lighting scope of work.

New City Meeting Space

February 6, 2024

The City of Apalachicola has recently renovated the former library at 74 6th Street into a new City Meeting Space! All future City Commission, Planning & Zoning, and any City Citizen Committee meetings will take place at the new meeting location. 

New Building Clerk Permitting Hours

February 1, 2024

The Building Permit Clerk’s available hours are now Monday – Friday, 8AM-1PM! See the Building Department page for more information.

Vacation Rentals in the City of Apalachicola

February 1, 2024

Are you wondering if you can rent out your home or commercial space as a Vacation Rental? The City of Apalachicola has created 2 new quick guide Fact Sheets for Vacation Rentals within City of Apalachicola! Whether your property is zoned as Residential or Commercial, check out the Doing Business in Apalachicola page for access to each Fact Sheet!

City of Apalachicola Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway

January 8, 2024

Apalachicola Celebrates Arbor DaySaturday, January 27, 20249 a.m. to NoonApalachicola Margaret Key Library (corner of U.S. Highway 98 and 12th Street) Free Tree (One Per Residence, While Supply Lasts) Tree Planting and Care Information By: Information on:

City Commission Agenda Schedule

August 9, 2023

The City of Apalachicola is seeking a Building Official

July 25, 2023

Under general direction of the City of Apalachicola City Manager, the City Building Official provides building code administration in accordance with current Florida Building Codes. The City Building Official will manage all building code compliance activities such as reviewing permit applications and associated plans, issuing permits, conducting inspections and enforcing compliance with municipal building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire in strict compliance with the Florida Building…

Board of Adjustment Vacancy – Alternate

June 29, 2023

City of Apalachicola is now accepting applications for the BOA Alternate. Please contact the City Clerk in City Hall to request an application. Applicants must reside within City limits.

Comp Plan Revision Documents

May 12, 2023

Comp Plan Revision Documents have been added. Visit the Planning page to review the new documents.

HCA will be Closed for Repairs

May 10, 2023

HCA will be temporarily closed for repairs from June 1, 2023 to October 1, 2023.

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