Frequently Asked Questions

You can look up the zoning or land use of a property in on our Online Zoning Map Portal. You can search a property by address, parcel ID, or search on the map. When you find the property you are looking for, click on "More Info" to go to the zoning code and find out what can be developed on the property.

You may also request for a Zoning/Land Use Verification from the Planning and Zoning Department by completing and submitting the online form.

You can look up your property's address on the Online Zoning Map Portal to see if it is located within the local or national historic district. The map will default to the zoning district layer. To turn on the historic district layers, you will need to click on the 'Layers Tab' in the menu and then check the boxes next to the three historic district layers (National HD Boundary, Local HD Boundary, and Historic District Properties). You can also use the online map to see if a property is located within the Greektown Cultural District by selecting the three Greektown layers.

You can also look up your property on the Historic Districts Property Map.

A calendar for the Tarpon Springs Board of Commissioners and all advisory boards is available on the city's online agenda portal. Agendas and agenda backup materials for each meeting are posted on this site as they become available before each meeting.

Short term rentals, also referred to as tourist homes, are only permitted in specific zoning districts and in some cases under certain conditions. Visit the Short Term Rental topic page to see where short term rentals are allowed. You can also contact the Planning and Zoning Department to verify an address. 

Below are the simple steps to apply for a planning and zoning application.

1. Step 1: Download the correct application and addendums from the Applications & Forms page.
2. Step 2: Visit the online Application Submittal Portal (goPost) to create a new project in order to submit the application materials, plans, and other necessary documents.
3. Step 3: Submit the application fee via check or money order made payable to "City of Tarpon Springs". The fee can either be dropped off at City Hall located at 324 East Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, Florida or mailed to Planning and Zoning, P.O. Box 5004, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34688.
4. Step 4: Once your project has been accepted, you will receive regular email updates from goPost throughout the process.

For more detailed information about the review process, please visit the Development Review page and review the Applicant's Guide to Technical Review Committee (TRC).