Are you looking at a piece of property in Franklin County and not sure what it’s zoned?
Check out our interactive Franklin County Zoning Map!
- You can search the GIS Zoning Map with the Parcel ID or by using the 911 address.
- GIS Zoning Map Disclaimer: This GIS zoning map is provided for informational purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate and current information, Franklin County makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information presented and assumes no liability for errors, omissions, or decisions made in reliance on this map. Recent zoning changes may not be reflected immediately, but will be updated as information becomes available. The map may not include all applicable zoning regulations, land use restrictions, overlays, development standards, or other requirements that may affect a property.
- Property owners and prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to confirm the property’s zoning designation and all applicable land use requirements directly with Franklin County staff via email before purchasing, developing, or making other property-related decisions. This map is not a substitute for official confirmation from Franklin County staff, and it is the responsibility of the property owner or prospective buyer to independently verify all applicable requirements.
District Symbol & District
- R1 Single Family Residential
- DISTRICT INTENT: To insure the health, safety, and fiscal well being of residents by limiting the extent and density of single-family residential development and directing growth to those areas where public services are available and where soils are suitable for development.
- R2 Single Family Residential/Mobile Home
- DISTRICT INTENT: To insure the health, safety, and fiscal well being of residents by limiting the extent and density of mixed types of single-family residential development and directing growth to those areas where public services are available and where soils are suitable for development.
- R3 Single Family Estate Residential
- DISTRICT INTENT: To limit development in areas not already developed or otherwise served by public facilities which due to the nature of the terrain, drainage patterns, soil, surface waters, future energy conservation, proximity to Class II waters, and other limiting factors require development densities less than single family residential.
- R4 Single Family Home Industry
- DISTRICT INTENT: To ensure the continued maintenance and support of home related activities associated with fishing which occur in or near the family residence, and for certain cottage industries by providing for areas suitable for such activities.
- R5 Multi Family
- DISTRICT INTENT: To provide for areas suitable for multi-family dwelling units.
- R6 Rural Residential
- DISTRICT INTENT: To limit development density in residential areas located away from existing infrastructure and development.
- C1 Commercial Fishing
- DISTRICT INTENT: To provide for the location of commercial activities related to the seafood industry and the Bay. It is recognized that these activities require proximity to the Bay and this designation will ensure that land is set aside for such activities.
- C2 Commercial Business
- DISTRICT INTENT: To provide for commercial development in the unincorporated county near present concentrations of population.
- C3 Commercial Recreational
- DISTRICT INTENT: To provide commercial services to those using the natural resources of Franklin County.
- C4 Commercial Residential
- DISTRICT INTENT: To provide for a mixture of compatible commercial and residential uses in areas where such development already exists or has historically occurred or where public water and sewer are available.
- A1 Forestry Conservation
- DISTRICT INTENT: To provide for the long term protection and management of forest land for timber harvest, wildlife preservation, recreation, and the benefit of future generations.
- A2 Forestry Agriculture
- DISTRICT INTENT: To preserve threatened agricultural land from urban development by permitting agricultural and forestry related activities to function economically while protecting the environmental integrity of Apalachicola Bay and other surface waters from the impacts of urban development.
The PDF version of the Franklin County Zoning Regulations can be found on the Documents Page under the Zoning Ordinances section.
NOTE: Zoning district regulations may not encompass all requirements applicable to the development of your property. Additional regulations may apply, including, but not limited to, commercial development standards, Special District regulations, Critical Shoreline District regulations, or property-specific Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinances. Please contact Franklin County staff via email to confirm your property’s zoning designation and all applicable development requirements before purchasing or developing a property.
ZONING MAPS
The PDF version of the Franklin County Zoning Maps can be found on the Documents Page under the Zoning Maps section
The GIS Map can be found on the Documents Page under the GIS Map section
ZONING REGULATIONS
The PDF version of the Franklin County Zoning Regulations can be found on the Documents Page under the Zoning Ordinances section.
The 2022 Franklin County Comprehensive Plan can be found on the Documents page under the Ordinance section.